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From the Principal Birthdays are such special times. We come to any and every birthday party to celebrate and have fun, but also to take pride in all that has been achieved and enjoyed over the years and to give thanks for all the blessings that we have been given.

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In this our 75th birthday year at Loreto Mandeville Hall, we want especially to give

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thanks to the Loreto Sisters for all that they have

given to our school in so many ways, seen and

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unseen. At the same time, we rejoice in the challenge that has been given to us by the Loreto Sisters to carry forward the Loreto mission into the next 75 years of our history Hence our theme for our anniversary year: Celebrate the past Shape the future.

As we celebrate the past and give thanks for all the blessings we have been given, we are also

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setting our sights on shaping the future, a future that is imbued with the values and virtues which we hold dear as a Loreto school.

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Celebrating the Past,

Shaping the Future: our 75th Twilight Celebration

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Our 75th birthday celebrations commenced in style on Friday evening, March 12 with a

splendid pageant held on the front lawn. With wonderful drama, music and art, a brief history

Dr Anne Hunt

Association; the Parents' Association; and those

of Loreto Mandeville Hall was presented,

responsible for the production of A Mosaic of

touching on four main eras: the 20's Early

Memories. Very special thanks to Ruth Trait,

Beginnings/Felicity; the 40's The Wartime

editor of our book and past pupil who gave so

Years/Integrity; The Swinging 60's/Freedom, and

generously of her time over many months; to

The Turn of the Millennium and the School's

Judge Elizabeth Curtain for her superb speech;

Future/Justice. Four narrators - Mary Ward,

to Joan Morgan, Director of Drama, who worked

Mother Gonzaga Barry and a Mandeville Girl of

tirelessly to co-ordinate the wonderful pageant;

the Past and of the Future - were supported by

and to our principal, Anne Hunt, for her support

musical, dramatic and movement items.

of these Celebrations in our 75th Year.

Barbara Kitchen, School Council

Four large banners representing the four eras were brought to the stage by processions of girls.

The performance culminated with the Roll of Honour (a 24 metre banner with the name of

every past and present student of Loreto

(Clockwise from top left) 1. Sue Olney, Josie Jeffery IBVM, Tania Salzano, Dr Anne Hunt, Michelle Anderson, Ruth Trait

Mandeville Hall on it) being presented to our

and Judy Reid.

principal, Dr Anne Hunt, by our youngest preps,

2. Maria Borgiorno IBVM, Pat Moylan and Diana Hoy

several past pupils, as well as some current Year

3. Joy Hanrahan (McDonald), Sue Olney (Hanrahan), Pat

7 and Year 12 students.

Buxton (Ahern), Maria Browne[1 (Lightfoot), Andrea Maule

(England) and Penny Gamble.

During the evening, A Mosaic of Memories

4. Tina Croker (Fakhryl, Hilary Dwyer (Dunlea), Julianna

was launched by past pupil Judge Elizabeth

O'Bryan (Adams), Mary Wright (McCarthy), Julienne Scarff

Curtain and her speech is featured on page 8 of

(Moloney), Jean Chambers, Cathy Ferrari (Bailey) and Helen

this issue. The book is a superb collection of

personal reflections and memories of school life at Toorak since 1924, celebrating the past with

Dore (G/bson).

5. The Hon Dr David Kemp MP Minister for DEETYA and Paul Hoy Chairman School Council.

6. Angeta Kennedy /B VA,1 and Mary Wright (McCarthy).

deep gratitude for the commitment and dedication

7. Annabelle Scanlon, lan Phipps representing The Hon Rob

ofthe Loreto Sisters and the lay staff members.

Maclellan MR and Mary Breheny.

Sincere thanks to all those who worked so hard

for the Twilight Celebrations: the staff and

8. Jim McCarthy, Noreen McCarthy and Alison Miller.

9. Judge Elizabeth Curtain.

10. (Centre top) Morna Sturrock, Member of the Victorian

students (especially drama, art and music);

Embroiderers Guild, who designed the new School Banner.

members of the 75th Committee; the Past Pupils'

11. (Centre bottom) Veronica Angelatos.

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Congratulations to 1998 Dux of School Rochelle Howie It is with great pride that we congratulate the Year 12 class of 1998 and our Dux of' School for 1998, Rochelle Howie. As a class, Year 12s

achieved excellent results. In total, 69 of the Year 12 students achieved an ENTER (Equivalent National Tertiary Entry

Rank) above 99.00 (compared to 1% State-wide) and 11% above 98.00 (compared to 29 State-wide). 269 achieved scores

above 95.00 (compared to 5% State-wide). 399 achieved a score of 90.00 or above (compared to 109 State-wide). 58% of our students achieved 80.00 or above (compared to 20% State-wide); and 90% achieved scores of 50.00 or above

(compared to 50% State-wide). The median score was 85.

Outstanding results were achieved by Sunaina Miranda, Kasey Warner, Tamara Brooks, Marie-Danielle Turner, School Captain Phoebe Knowles, Lauren Reed, Rachel Ball, Anna-Marie Black, Kate MeCartney, Anthea Kavanagh, Michelle Rodrigues, Maria Asimakopoulos and Rochelle Howie, all of whom achieved an ENTER of 98.00 or above, placing them in the top 2% of the State.

1998 Dux of Loreto Mandeville Hall, Roche3lle Howie,

with her parents and sister, Rebecca, after Award Ceremony.

These are excellent results and we are very proud of them. even m()re so because they are a tremendous testimony to the teamwork between students and teachers which is so strong a part of our school and to the high standards for which we as a school community strive.

We pay special tribute to Rochelle Howie, our Dux of school for 1998. Rochelle started at LMH in Prep. She was an exemplary student and consistently achieved outstanding results throughout her school years, winning numerous Loreto awards for academic achievement over the years, including the Monash Prize in Year 11 as our top Year 11 student. As well as her fine academic record, she also has an outstanding record of' contribution to school life: she was School Councillor and School Music Captain in Year 12, House Music Captain in Year 11: she participated in the Stage Band and Concert

Band in years 8 - 12, as well as School Orchestra and the Percussion Ensemble in earlier years. She was also most generous in her role as Assistant to the choir.

Rochelle completed her Year 12 with 7 VCE subjects at Units 3&4: English, Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry, Physics, Music Performance, University Mathematics and an 4

ENTER of 99.85, a score which places her among the very top students across the State.

But iii addition to all of this, indeed at the core of it, were the

outstanding personal qualities which Rochelle brought to everything and everyone along the way - her genuine care and concern for others, her thoughtfulness and sensitivity for those around her, her remarkable generosity of spirit, her maturity, her integrity and her strength of character. We salute her not only as dux of School but as a real Mary Ward woman in so many ways.

We are exceptionally pleased and proud to congratulate Rochelle for her efforts and her achievements. We congratulate her as a student who always sets high standards for herself in all that she does - curricular and co-curricular - and then works with

determination, diligence, dedication and a healthy measure of ambition to achieve them. We thank Rochelle most sincerely for her very generous contribution to school life over her years at Loreto

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and, with great confidence and pride in her, we wish her every success as she embarks on this next stage of her life - a double degree in Commerce and Engineering at the University of' Melbourne.

(Dr) Anne Hunt

Principal

February 1999

Premier's Awards Dr Anne Hunt (Principal) congratulates the winners of 1938

Premier's Awards after the presentations at

Government House. (Left to right> Jessica Day - Music

History and Styles (Distance Education), Lizette Bell Studio Arts (Teacher Ms Sandra Jane), Aimee Lipscombe - Studio Arts (Teacher Ms Sandra Jane) and Josie Parkinson - Texts and Tradition (Teacher Mr John Collins)

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1999 School Councillors (Back L-R) Bridget Cleary (School Captain), Prudence Tehan, Meg Wielgosz, Josie Parkinson, Jessica Fetterplace, Simone Bailey

(Front) Claire McKeown, Joanne Halpin, Stephanie Doyle, Jessica Curley (School Vice Captain), Kristen Doyle, Hannah Whiting.

The theme may appear quite simplistic at first glance but, being quite abstract, the theme is very versatile and can be applied to many areas of our lives.

For the students here at Loreto Mandeville

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Hall we all have the freedom to be ourselves and

share our individuality That helps shape the colourful school life we have. This sense of inner-

freedom encourages us to be broad minded and flexible people who can voice our beliefs with conviction and, even more importantly, live by our beliefs.

Because the Freedom to be Women is an

integral aspect of' our theme, we need to acknowledge our position as women in the world beyond Loreto Mandeville Hall, and live within spirit of Mary Ward's belief that 'Women also should and can provide something more than the ordinary in the face of the common spiritual (Left to right) Jessica Curley (School Vice Captain) and Bridget Cleary (School Captain)

need'. As young Loreto women and the future of our world, we are challenged to look beyond the

Freedom To Be

limitations of our freedom and to try and achieve something more than the ordinary for others.

The 1999 School Theme is Freedom To Be, or

Education is invaluable in the achievement of

FTB, as we like to remember it. In this, our 75th

freedom. One step we can take is to share our

birthday year, the Councillors are inviting the

knowledge with those in the world who do not

school community to celebrate not only 75 years

have the outstanding opportunities for education

of outstanding education, but also the Freedom

that we enjoy,

To Be.

This is the first year that Loreto Schools all over Australia have been assigned a particular idea that has to be included in the school theme.

Hence, in celebrating our own Freedom To Be, we are encouraged to acknowledge those without as much freedom as we enjoy, empathise with them, and to aid them to the best of our abilities.

In 1999 the central focus is freedom, incorporating

Bridget Cleary (School Captain) and

aspects of Vision, Challenge, and Women.

Jessica Curley (School Vice Captain)

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My Year 12 was effectively the culmination of thirteen

Fare Well, Mandeville

years of a Mandeville education. Everything I had learned

Dux Speech by Rochelle Howie

over that period, not only in accumulated knowledge, but in additional skills, such as being able to organise myself

When I walked through the Junior School gates that first

and cope under pressure, was being brought to bear in a

day of Prep. in 1986. I didn't realise just what the next

single year.

thirteen years would have in store for me. Walking through

So how did I approach my final year? I have to admit that

the Clendon road gates again today brought back a flood of

my dreams of tirelessly and selflessly sacrificing

memories. I remembered a typical day . .

everything for the good of my ENTER were not quite

I wake up; it's dark outside, and my eyes, clou(led with

realised. However, having completed my year twelve, I can

,sleep, squint in response to the light that has just been

assure you that it doesn't have to be a matter of mere

turned on. I glance at my clock - 6.50. I ftop back onto my

survival.

bed with a groan. I've slept in again. and the 7.20 bus will not wait. I rush through breakfast, and just make the bus,

Firstly, I didn't study every waking hour. There were

wishing that there were an extra six hours in every day.

times when I didn't quite get enough sleep, and times when

Checking my diary, I repeat the thought as I am reminded

I did seem to be studying a lot, but I always made sure that

of' the maths test in fourth period. I've studied, so I should

when I could take the opportunity for a bit of time out, I

be okay, yet a tinge of apprehension nags in the back of my

did. This may just have been going over to a friend's house

mind. I also see that I have a free in third period and

or going to see a movie; whatever it was, it was something

immediately consider my options - the library, or the

to take my mind off my work for while.

common room? Books, or Brevilles? I know the answer to

School life was more for me than just academic; I also

this already and trudge ofT to the library with

took on a number of other activities that I believe helped to

determination at the end of recess. All too soon, I hear the

make my time more enjoyable and fulfiling. For me, the

bell, and go to sit the test. Putting it behind me, I then

majority of these were musical, and the extra

attend the rest of my afternoon classes. Following

responsibilities they involved helped me to maintain good

orchestra rehearsal, I head home, and after relaxing for a

organisational skills, particularly in dividing my time

while and eating some dinner, I sit down at my desk to

amongst all the tasks expected of me. This responsibility

study Alternatives tempt me - TV, the telephone. However.

didn't have to come from a captaincy or special position; it

study wins and I work into the night, my stereo waiting up

didn't for me fbi· most of my time at Mandeville. It was

with me. At about twelve, I decide that I've had enough, and drowsily crawl under my bed covers. The first sound I

simply a willingness to commit myself to an extracurricular activity, and promise that I would make time for

will hear will be my alarm in the morning, and I know that

rehearsals or training no matter how busy I was.

I will wake in the morning to do it all again.

Having said that, I did spend the majority of my time studying. One factor that I feel is worth pointing out is the

This was a typical school day for me. Given the time students spend at school each year, it is interesting to consider the impact Loreto Mandeville Hall has had on my

importance of English in the VCE. This is something that we are repeatedly told throughout secondary school.

life, and on that of my family. We have had an ongoing

English was, however, my worst subject, and I had always

association with the school, one spanning almost 30 years;

attended school here, my older sister also from prep to year

simply planned to fumble my way through and rely on hard work in my other subjects to boost my final results. As it happened, English was the subject that I worked on the

twelve. My mother, an aunt, and two cousins were also

most in Year 12, and ironically, it and Chemistry were the

Mandeville girls, and I have no doubt that this involve-

subjects in which I received my highest marks.

I am the middle, in age, of three daughters who have all

ment will continue into the future.

Other vital and often imposing contributors to the

Why this lengthy association with a single school? As

ENTER were exam CATs. I believe that it is not a case of'

most of you know, many students have had several

one person being good at exams and another being bad at

members of extended family attend Mandeville over the years. For me, there is the sense of belonging to a family

them. All the subjects that I chose had examinations for two of the three CATs, but even if you don't have lots of

wider than my own. and being part of a unique tradition

exams in Year 12, everybody must sit the gruelling three

that is older than I can imagine.

hour English exam. Sitting exams is a skill that can be learned; all it takes is practice. You should practise sitting

Mandeville HaH has kept careful watch over my year

the exam, and not losing your concentration if things don't

level for the past thirteen years. While I have only seen a

go your way, so that you won't be afraid of the exam itself.

little of university life, I am already very aware of the

You can learn to plan out the time you have in the exam to

secure, loving environment I am leaving behind. It is a

realistically give your best to each task you must complete.

It can be crucial that you maintain hope and effort, even in

place where people, your friends and teachers, are concerned about what happens to you. They will bother to chase up work that isn't handed in on time; they care about

the closing minutes of the exam. Most importantly, don't be afraid to give it all you've got - the examiner doesn't know

whether you pass or fail, and about whether you are

you, and the exam is your opportunity to show them that

coming back again next year. Never again will anybody

you know your work.

have that sort of concern for my education and personal

Although I know you've heard this before, another

development.

important factor is organisation. Throughout your Year 12,

This is a school where we can so easily and freely

there is a lot your teachers can do to help you. However, if

participate in almost any activity, whether it be music,

you constantly work according to the phrase "I work best

sport, drama, or debating. For as long as I can remember,

under pressure, you'll find that they will become

there was always someone encouraging us to join the choir,

increasingly unsympathetic when your drafts are handed

or the athletics team. In addition to this, we are taught

back with few encouraging comments.

that, in the words of Mary Ward, "women in time to come

By far the most important advice I can give you is to not be intimidated by the VCE. There were times when it

will do much", a point well-proven by the 1998 ENTERs. The class of '98 managed to top both Xavier and St. Kevin's, a feat to which neither school would readily admit.

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seemed impossible; I would receive CAT drafts back that

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made me want to cry Covered in red pen, they appeared to need an incredible amount of work to

get to a stage where I could even think about handing them in. At those times, don't give up -

they are the times when your friends are also going through what you are. You will realise that

the more red pen a draft has on it, the better, because

every

constructive alteration you make will help.

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School and Year 12 are about choice. By the time you have reached your final year, you have chosen which subjects you want to do. You will

soon be required to choose a future career. You can choose to study hard in Year 12, or take it

easy in the full knowledge of what you may be forfeiting. Similarly, you can choose to become overwhelmed by the year, and not even try to strive for the light at the end of the tunnel. Or you may decide to accept the opportunity that has been given to you, and rise to the challenge, not allowing the year to get you down and

overcome you. Know that everyone, including your teachers, family and friends, will support you in your endeavour.

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Year 12 Councillor, Simone Bailey, welcomes her grandmother to the

There is no doubt that this is a time of great

Opening Mass

change at Mandeville - upon my return today, I was struck sharply by evidence that the school

has already begun to change. New walls, fresh

paint - a smaller common room. Because I'm not here anymore, something in me wishes that everything would remain as it was during my last year. Nevertheless, changes must take place

Liturgical Beginnings On Monday 8 February, the opening of the school year was marked with the gathering of the Senior School Community to celebrate

Mass, led by Father Edward Dooley SJ, ably assisted by the Year 12 councillors, who also worked on the preparation of the liturgy.

- it reminds me that Mandeville is a living,

The 1999 theme, Freedom to be was woven through the celebra-

changing institution. In the time I've been here, I

tion. This was highlighted in the Gospel procession, which featured

have seen the school move from having a green

the lectionary, the Loreto Mission Statement, an Australian history

and black Apple IIe in every junior school

book, and the LMH anniversary book, A Mosaic of Memories. These

classroom, to laptop computers for each student in Year 10 or above. From named pinnies and

different aspects of the procession symbolised major influences which have shaped ourunderstanding of freedom and contexts in

slippers in Prep, with a uniform designed by a

which freedom (or otherwise) is experienced.

girl in my mother's year level, to a whole new

In these changing times, our students are afforded the

uniform. Another part of me is excited about the

opportunity to prepare and participate in a variety of liturgical

changes, knowing that they improve the school,

experiences at school. Nevertheless, it is important that they

and bring it another inch closer to the Mandeville

continue to be given the opportunity to celebrate their lives and

that we see in the building plans, the Mandeville

concerns in the Eucharist, the unique act of worship of the whole

that our children and grandchildren may some

Church.

day attend.

(Mrs) Pat O'Halloran, Liturgy Coordinator

To all ofyou, I wish you the best ofluck in 1999.

Particularly to the Year 12 girls - I am confident that your year and your results will exceed your every expectation. Although I will no longer come here on a regular basis, I know that I will always

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refer to Mandeville as my school".

Rochelle Howie, Class of'98

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Top CATs Congratulations to 1998 Year 12 students Lana Mai

(left) and Nancy Sposato (right) and their teacher Ms Sandra Jane on being chosen to exhibit their Studio Art work in the prestigious 1999 VCE Top CATs 'Starting Out" Exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Welcome to New Staff

Richard Walker - Maths and

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Richard may find himself the subject of close questioning by some of the girls

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Religious Education and Mathematics

1 1 over most year levels in the Senior School and is looking forward to his /lfl involvement at Loreto.

Richard's wife Joanne is the Director of Music at Star of

the Sea, and his interests include music, tennis, swim2-

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ming. running and motor bike iacing.

/11-il- Akhmad Zamroni (Pak Roni) Language Assistant Akhmad Zamroni (affectionately known as Pak Roni) has joined the

(Left to right) Christine Walters, Stuart Shearman,

LOTE Department this year as

Vicki MeNamara and Trudy Smith

Indonesian Assistant.

He

will be

working each week with Years 11 and 12

Trudy Smith - Special Assistant

to assist them with their oral work. He

My position at Loreto Junior School is my first appointment as I completed my Bachelor of Education iii

comes particularly well qualified for this task, being a native Indonesian

1998, majoring in English andcompleting two streams (,f teaching - Primary Teaching and Adult Education. From

speaker as well as an experienced CAT 2 and CAT 3 assessor. He has a Bachelor of Economics and,

June 1997 to tile end of 1998 I taught basic literacy and

before migrating to Australia, worked as an assistant lecturer at Pajajaran University in Bandung, Indonesia.

numeracy skills to a Mildly Inteilectually Disabled Adulti Group at Carringbush Adult Education.

Pak Roni's wife is also of Indonesian background and they are the proud parents of two young sons.

11 worked as part of a team in implementing a Student

Mentor Program between first and fourth year education students at RMIT

Ron Ferdinands - Maths Teacher

I enjoy listening to music, cooking, going to the theatre

Ron Ferdinands should certainly feel

and spending time with my family cold friends.

at home at Loreto as he not only joins

Christine Wallters - Drama Teacher

his wife Felicity on the staff. but he has been

Chnstine, who has a Bachelor of' Education in Drama

associated with

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bushwalking trips including the 1996-

and Voice and has done professional stage work as an actor and director and some television work, joins the expanding

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Drama Department at Loreto, working across all levels of

In teaching, Ron strives to encourage

the Junior School. She is also involved in working with adult actors and singers at the National Theatre in St

students' confidence in the area of

Mathematics and, as a Monash

Kilda. Apart from an obvious interest in attending the theatre, Christine enjoys Jazz music, cooking for relaxation and having friends join her husband and two boys to share her culinary creations.

graduate, with 15 years teaching experieiice, including Sacre Coeur and De La Salle, he is certainly well qualified. A highlight of Ron's teaching career was winning the 'National Excellence in Teaching Award' in 1996 for Victoria and Tasmania.

Stuart Shearman - Music Teacher

Ron enjoys live theatre, dining and the outdoors, and his

Stuart Shearman brings a wealth of' experience to Loreto

friendly nature makes him a real 'people person'

after 28 years in Ministry schools and in 1998 was Cocrdinator of Music at Caulfield Grammar - Malvern

Campus. Stuart, who will be teaching Music from Prep to

james Begley -PE Assistant

Year 7, has a Bachelor of Music from ACU, and Graduate

James Begley, an AFL St Kilda draft

Diploma in Music Education and it is not surprising that his interests outside school involve music, in particular as

selection, has also been drafted by Loreto Mandeville Hall to assist in the

organist and cantor at St Bede's North Balwyn.

Physical Education Department. An

Vicki McNamara - Teaching Aide

18-year-old from South Australia, James had just completed the first year

Vicki who has 5 daughters from University level down to

of Human Movement at the University

Year 2 moved from Tasmania due to her husband's work

of South Australia when football

transfer. She has a Bachelor of Education and Graduate

commitments brought him to Victoria.

Diploma in Technology Education and experience teaching in Tasmanian schools and is looking forward to her position

He enjoys all types of sport in addition

in the Junior School. Recently Vicki has worked as a school

to the obvious, football, including cricket. golf and body boarding. James is assisting the Loreto PE Staff with a

volunteer helping with reading, library, fund-raising and drama costumes. Her hobbies include reading, movies,

broad range of activities. Although he has travelled

sewing, dining out, walking the family dogs and caniping

extensively when younger and finds Melbourne exciting, he

holidays.

loves Adelaide and aims to return there one dav.

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More than Building Bridges Year 11 student Fiorelle Amore was one of 130 students from Victorian and interstate schools

who participated in the University of Melbourne Engineering Residential Summer School.

Students were offered an insight into the

exciting and multi-faceted worlds of engineering, computing and geomaties (surveying) through a packed schedule over three and a half days. The 14/05 ./

hands-on activities included "Optical Fibre Communications"

(electrical

engineering),

"Funny Fluids" (chemical engineering) and

"Building a Fish Ladder for the Wobbly Mud Sucker (environmental engineering). The

students also attended one of several site visits, and

participated in sporting

activities,

competitjive design projects and a dinner with 4lt

professional engineers.

Al] the fun and action was aimed at providing students with the opportunity to realise that engineering, computing and geomatics provide limitless

opportunities,

involve

various

Florelle Amore (Yl 1) at work on the "Creating a Healthier Urban Environment" engineering activity at the University of Melbourne

Engineering Residential Summer School 1999.

disciplines, and span much, much more than

building bridges!

Students were also invited to ask questions about the University, the course structure, subjects, life on a campus packed with people,

clubs, facilities, opportunities and engineering careers.

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1999 School Leaders

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(Back L-R) Kamy Lee (School Music Captain), Emma Poynton (School Sports Captain), Annabel Smith (Leader of the School Orchestra), Emily Smith (Leader of the Stage Band)

(Front) Megan Walters (School Debating Captain and Leader of the Concert Band), Jiaping Fu (School Pianist), Erin Buntine (School Drama Captain), Joan Allanadale (School Chorister)

Monash Prize Congratulations to Megan Walters who Was awarded the Monash Prize for Year 11 1998

Megan, who is pictured with her mother and Dr Craig DeWilde, Music Dept. Monash University after accepting her award at a special assembly, is continuing the family

tradition as her sister Catryn won the same award in 1993. The award includes a cash grant towards the cost of the final year of schooling

and a further grant if the winner accepts entry into a Monash University course in 2000.

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'A Mosaic of Memories' Text of ludge Elizabeth Curtain's speech at the Twilight Celebration Thank you very much Dr Hunt and the School Community for the honour that you've bestowed

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upon me in asking me to launch 'A Mosaic of Memories' in

honour of the 75th anniversary of

the School's foundation.

The book itself is both joyous and delightful.

Its earlier reminiscences will fill the reader with

nostalgia and perhaps even a little envy and its more recent recollections will revive happy memories. The School has progressed in 75 years from a student body of 65 including 10 boarders and 9 nuns to over 960 students. It has, in those

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75 years ostensibly changed with the times. The unifbrms, the curricula, the teaching staff, the

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sporting pursuits and the extra-curricular activities. Where once the option for a young girl may have been limited to a vocation in either the

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longer an option but an imperative. So it would

seem that from the Sodalities, the feast days, the Friday Benediction, the May Day Procession, the

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quarant d'or, from the nuns as the backbone of the School, the boarders at its heart, the day students as its pulse, where the entirety of the world was within the confines of Loreto Convent,

to the school pilgrimage to Central Australia in 1988, the Performing Arts Festivals, the International Student Exchange Programme, the School it would appear has changed beyond recognition. It is holder, brighter and broader. It is a vibrant body.

It must be said that I look upon the experience of my nieces Eliza and Julia with a little envy and wish perhaps that I could be a student in these days able to indulge in so many interests that work could become play and play would become work; but it would be too easy and in fact inaccurate to say that the School has changed, although it has moved with the times. The School is more than the student body. more than the teachers, more than the past pupils, more than the parents. Indeed it is more than the Loreto community and the Loreto family It is even more than

all of those

taken

components

compendiously, and that is because since 1924 it has without waiver or digression always acted upon and acted out the vision of Mary Ward.

Mandeville Hall, launches A Mosaic of Memories at

the 75th Birthday Twilight Celebration.

instilled in students a deep sense of faith, compassion, a belief in one's own abilities, a capacity for mature friendship, independence, self-assurance, confidence and competence - al] laudable attributes then and now.

What was once described as a well-rounded

education now in recent times translates as being articulate and analytical, capable and competent,

the ability to pursue goals and to attain them, an ability to commit to one's vocation and one's family, to have a sense of social justice and to be prepared to act upon it. To have in essence a sense of self and of one's worth and of one's

responsibility to and in the wider community and. when expressed like this, one can readily see that throughout all the manifestations of change and progress the school has remained the same.

So that it seems that the goals have remained the same. Mary Ward's vision is constant in its

application although the means to achieve those goals have changed over the years. So they

should, to fulfil Mary Ward's vision, so they must.

In 1622, she wrote: "There is no such difference between men and

women, yet women,

Judge Elizabeth Curtain, a past pupil of Loreto

may they not do great

things. I hope in God it will be seen that women in time to come, will do much."

Of' the 5.500 girls who have passed through those gates from 1924 to this very day, each one has been allowed to find, to feel and to enjoy the measure of her worth. So that the Mandeville

Hall girl of 1924, in essence, has the same

302 years later when Mandeville Hall opened

experience of the School as a student of 1954,

its doors it was to educate young girls. They were

1974 and the present day. It is 'the corpus' that is

taught etiquette, physical culture, domestic

the constant. The School has been loyal to its

and

vision, philosophy and its ideals and it is this

mathematics. The predictable order of school life

constancy which is the legacy that the School has

was punctuated by feast days and relieved by

bequeathed to all of us.

science.

music,

languages,

history

holidays. There was much pageantry and ritual, a sense of the sacred and the spiritual.

So it seems to me that the School is not simply about those who presently run it and those who

This book is a testament to the reality of the

presently study in it. Nor is its success measured

education the School did give its pupils. It did

by the number of years it has endured nor its

more than just turn them into young ladies. It is

many distinguished students. For indeed every

apparent from the reading of the book that it

student has brought great honour to it. Whilst

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the experience of school life, for some, an easy journey,

for

others

an

awkward

and

uncomfortable ride, yet School is like a mother to us, giving equal and unequalled love to all her children, always doing her best for them and no matter the child's age, always the mother.

The book is a delight. You will enjoy reading it.

It is absolutely charming. In parts it has an

innocence and graciousness about it, in places it is quaint and humorous, but it is in essence a work of love and pride. It is a very happy book indeed. There is no doubt that the presence of the many nuns who taught here over the years were for a very long time the fabric of the school and as such they occupy a very special place in the hearts of many Not only in their role as teachers and carers of the girls but also their impact as positive role models cannot be overstated. Every generation had their own. In mine it was Mother Xaveria, Sister Toni Matha, Sister Anne McPhee,

Sister Jane Kelly, Mother Bridget, Mother Borgia, Mother Mark and Mother Aloysius and

indeed there were many, many more - all individuals, all highly educated and highly intelligent, highly principled, self-sacrificing women. They were strong women devoted to their task and they extolled the very qualities they sought to develop in each of us.

The lay teachers also brought their special attributes to the task, their knowledge of the outside world, a touch of glamour and sometimes a sense of the exotic. It was the mark of all who

taught here in whatever capacity, academic,

Mrs Mary Louise Hollywood (Fowler) visits Mother Teresa in Calcutta in 1996

sport, music, drama that they searched in each child for that unique gift or talent and, having unearthed it, they nourished it and allowed it to flourish.

When one reflects upon school days as the

To Mother Teresa, With Love

contributors to this book have done, one can see

Just over 12 months ago I was honoured to

that the Loreto education has instilled its pupils

deliver the eulogy to Mother Teresa at a well-

with high ideals and the sense that all is within

attended ecumenical service held at Noosa,

reach and all endeavour is worthwhile. It is a

Queensland. This was one of the proudest

privilege to be educated by Loreto at Mandeville

moments of my life.

Hall. I congratulate the School on its past 75

spiritual presence of this wonderful lady.

years. I wish it well for the future and I leave you now with the worlds of the holiday hymn which we always sang on the last day of school, and we always sang it with great gusto because we were five verses from the holidays. It was an exhortation to Our Lady Queen of the Angels: "To smile upon all that is dear to us To smile on our School and home

Smile on the days that are passing now Smile on the years to come Brighten our hearts and gladden our play"

I felt inspired by the

On my last visit to Calcutta in 1995, when

saying goodbye to Mother Teresa, she placed her arms around me and said, 'Mary, I have so much to do - I have not got time to die.' But, of course, she did die, and the world is a poorer place

because of her passing. No doubt, her canonisation will be announced soon.

Several times during the 80s, I visited Mother Teresa as a volunteer, sleeping on camp stretchers, etc, and making my minuscule contribution to her cause. Further, it was pleasing to

It must be clear to all of' us present today that

meet the young schoolgirl Ranjeeta whom I (like

Our Lady has indeed bestowed her blessings

hundreds of' other Loreto sponsors) had been

upon us. I exhort you to buy the book; it is an

supporting for many years. It was also pleasing

investment in our past and their future!

to note her progress towards a medical career.

Thank you.

Now in my early seventies, and not really fit enough to physically help the Missionaries of Charity, I leave next Monday for my last visit to Calcutta. I look forward to meeting Sister Nirmala the new Superior, Sister Cyril at Loreto Sealdah, Ranjeeta my sponsored child, and to renewing contact with the wonderful nuns at the Mother House.

(Mrs) Mary Louise Hollywood (Fowler)

Working Together

Year 7s Get Started

At Loreto, we value the interaction between different levels of the

I have just been to the most marvellous camp.

school, where students have an opportunity to learn from each other.

It was a three-day camp. The camp was only for

In the Junior School, for our Cross Age program, each class is paired with another from a different level for the year.

The program is designed to enhance relations between students

the Year 7 students at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

In my cabin there were 12 people. We all chose a bunk. We had lunch in an enormous room.

across the school; to share their knowledge and skills; and to

After lunch we had to do activities. My first activ-

appreciate the worth of each individual, regardless of age or class.

During our Cross Age lessons, the emphasis is on cooperative

ily was the Titanic Raft. The Titanic Raft was so

partner and group work where the students ai·e involved in a variety

scary We had a piece of' wood which four people had to sit on. You had to get from one side to the

other. If you did not keep your balance you may

of interactive activities.

Pictured below are students from Year 4 Blue and Year 6 Red. who

have fallen of'TI You use table tennis racquets to move the raft.

are Cross Age buddies for 1999, teaching each other a range of strategy games including Chess, Backgammon and Mastermind.

My second activity was canoeing. Canoeing is rather like rowing. You have one person at the back and one person at the front. Our third activity was 'No touching the ground track'. On this track you have lots of bridges. It was good

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fun except I kept on falling. After that we went back to our cabins and got ready for dinner after

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a shower.

After this we were not sleepy, so we watched a

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movie called Wallace and Gromit. We

were now

tired and so we had to go to sleep.

In the morning I woke up at approximately 7.30 am. I stayed in bed and talked to my friends.

We then got dressed and went out for breakfast.

After breakfast, we had more activities. We only

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had to do four before lunch and three after lunch.

Out of the ten that I have been doiiig I liked the

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abseiling, Titanic Raft, canoeing and Giant Swing. They were also the scariest ones.

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After dinner that night, we lind a paper

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contest. We had to dress up in paper and perform

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a theme. My friends and I dressed up as Hawaiian girls. It was so embarrassing!

In the morning I woke up, had breakfast and packed my bags. We were going home today! We got our swimming suits to go to Wai'atah Bay! I

Cross Age buddies Georgina Sinclair 96) and Eleanor Dunin 94)

didn't swim; I only splashed around.

Two hours later we were back on the bus, then

Congratulations Elizabeth O'Day

back to school. I r:ing my parents and they came to pick me up.

Carol Ta, Year 7

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is given to candidates in three age groups: Bronze (13-14 year olds) Silver (15-18 year olds) and Gold (up to 25 years). A recipient of this award must fulfil the requirements of the award, which are: to attain significant merit in the areas

ofi

(i) service (ii) expedition (iii) skills and (iv) physical recreation.

Congratulations to Elizabeth O'Day (Year 11/99) who received the Silver Award for 1998.

Elizabeth fulfilled the requirement for service by completing a Workplace First Aid Certificate Level 2 at Box Hill TAFE. She has now registered with the school as a provider of first aid.

In order to fulfil the requirements for expedition. Elizabeth completed two practice bushwalks and then helped to organise and participated in a 60km trek over four days.

The Duke of' Edinburgh Award also stipulates that skill building must occur in another contrasting area over at least 12 months duration. As a way of maintaining a variety of skills, Elizabeth completed 4th grade. piano in 1998.

In the area of physical recreation, Elizabeth was involved in learning fencing for 12 months in 1997; during this time she participated in three fencing competitions.

What is also praiseworthy is that this award was not organised by the school. Elizabeth's award thus stands as a strong testament to her initiative and motivation. Congratulations and well done.

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Krystine Horfiniak finds a "comfy" spot on the Year 7 Camp.

Alleluia!

This holiest of weeks in our Church calendar

comes alive in our school community as we relive the last events in Jesus' life on Earth and

celebrate his incredible love for us.

We came together each day in the Junior School to remember, to pray about and to

celebrate these events, which teach us so much about the person of Jesus and the world in which He lived.

Class preparations involved each year level

Cie

preparing Scripture readings and prayers to assist us to focus on our Week of Remembrance

and our journey to the elation of Easter.

The classes were also busy building up 3D pictorial representations of their event in the week. During the liturgies these 'picture story

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boxes' were used as a focus for prayer and as each box was added, a large symbolic cross was constructed. This cross tells of the journey of Jesus to the cross and to the joy of Easter.

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(Mrs) Dot Peters, Junior School

Religious Education Coordinator

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Help Shape the Future "I know you will not forget me when I shall have passed to the other world. I will not forget

Year 1 giris add their prayers to their Holy Week "Story Box" in

you when I have power with God; not only past

preparation for the liturgy

and present, but future Loreto girls also will be

always objects of concern to me until we all meet in our Heavenly Father's Home."

Last letter of' Mother Gonzaga t() the Children, 1 February 1915.

In this, our 75th Birthday Year, we ask that all members of the Loreto Mandeville Hall school

family, give serious consideration to leaving a bequest to the school, as their own very special way of remembering future Loreto students when they themselves have "power with God".

Afier providing for your family and friends, bequests offer you, as a member of our school family, a very valuable way of helping to secure the school's financial future. Remember that the

school does not have a strong tinancial asset base; we really do need your assistance and support very much.

Ideally, we would love notification of at least 75 bequest intentions - one for each year of the school's history. Many people have mentioned that they are thinking of making a bequest to the school but only few have advised us that this has

happened. Not only does notification allow us to thank you in your lifetime and to discuss your individual areas of' interest with you, but it also allows us to look to the future with confidence

that we will benefit from your financial support.

If you would like to discuss the bequest programme or receive a copy of our bequest brochure, please contact Judy Reid in the Development Office on 9826 0211 or tick the box on the back of the address sheet and return it to

us. Please be assured that all enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Lenten liturgy in the Junior School

League. The Junior team won the minor division

Off and Running

premiership whilst the Senior team placed 3rd in

Another very successful Sports Camp was held

the minor division. A team of 30 girls competed at

in the last week of the school holidays with a

the Mentone Invitational Carnival and we saw

large dedicated group of girls participating. 130

some excellent performances from:

rowers, 35 athletes, 50 swimmers and 20 divers completed three - five days of training and competition, refining their skills and developing

Sarah Stonehouse and Alice MeNamara

(Sprints) Anna Balmer (Javelin)

their fitness for the coming season.

Susannah Bailey, Hannah O'Shaughnessy and

Swimming

Natalie Bossong (High Jump)

The Swim Camp this year was again held over three days with two days specialist training at St Kevin's College and a half day competition against Lauriston Girls' School on the final day.

The girls swam four sessions, concentrating on developing a particular stroke each session. This

Jessica Ierardo and Karen Merwart (Shot Put and Discus)

Christina Collard, Caroline O'Brien and Jessica Fetterplace (Distance Events) Kelly MeBride (Jumps)

included a rewarding breastroke clinic conducted

In preparation for our two big carnivals in

by an up and coming Australian representative,

Term 2, training sessions on Monday and

Simon Leighfield. The swimmers also listened to

Wednesday nights will be held at Duncan

Australian Olympic Butterfly finalist David Wilson talking about goal setting and motivation.

The highlight of the camp for both swimmers

MeKinnon reserve. We look forward to the carnivals that will conclude the Athletics

program for this part of the year.

and athletes was hearing from our Olympic

(Miss) Carolyn Fox, Senior School

Hockey Gold Medallist and Commonwealth

Physical Education Coordinator

Athletics Medallist Nova Perris-Kneebone. Nova

spoke of her career development, the various ups and downs of her life of involvement in sport, and her fierce determination to succeed and do her absolute best.

Diving We had 20 girls from Years 5 - 12 involved in the Diving Camp over three days. It was terrific to see so many beginners, as over half the group were new to diving. All the girls did really well

It was a terrific camp and great to see so many

and progressed to learn lots of new dives. We

swimmers in attendance. It was particularly

finished off the camp with a diving competition

pleasing to see so many Junior School girls from

on Friday.

Years 5 and 6 in the squad completing the three day camp.

Well done to Krystal Sherry (Year 10), Nicole Dwyer (Year 10), Grace Callaghan (Year 6), Kate

Thanks to Lisa Miller and Megan Holt for their coaching over the camp.

Argentino (Year 8), Amy O'Connor (Year 7) and Julia Dickson (Year 9) on a great improvement

(Ms) Cathy Woodhouse, Director of Sport

over the camp. Thanks to Amanda Wright who coached the advanced group in 3 metre dives,

Athletics

somersaults and twisting dives.

The Athletics Squad began the year as part of

(Miss) Monica Wright, Diving Coach

the Pre Season Sports Camp at St Kevin's during January Approximately 40 athletes participated in this three-day extensive program, combining

Sacrificing part of their summer holidays is

with the swimmers, rowers and divers for various

just part of the effort put in by Loreto's rowers

sessions also.

and their coaches in preparation for the season.

Our coaches Manfred Lewandowski, Norm Osborne and Tom Hancock conducted all the

hurdles, sprints, jumps, relays, distance and

25 students from Years 11 and 12, with five

coaches and three cooks occupied the Nagambie Caravan Park for six days in January.

throwing sessions. The girls worked on fitness

Previously camps had been held at Falls Creek,

development and conditioning and technique

but all were delighted with the Nagambie venue.

work. Some of the more varied sessions included

The fully buoyed course on Nagambie Lake was

videos, pool recovery sessions and a Sport

perfect as they began intensive training for the

Psychology Seminar. We had a combined lunch with the Rowers and Swimmers at the boat sheds

1999 season. From the Senior School population of 600 plus students, over 130 girls row, making

on the Yarra on the first day of the camp.

up 25 crews.

The highlight for the athletes was visiting

On the weekend of 20 - 21 March at the Head

and

Commonwealth Games medallist (200m and

of the Schoolgirls' Regatta, despite the weather, we had a fantastic two days with unfailing

Relay) Miss Nova Peris Kneebone. She spoke to

support from parents and the wider LMH

the girls about goal setting and motivation

community. 12 crews were placed, with the Year

toward achieving personal goals in sport. It inspired them all to get back out onto the

10 2nd Quad and the Year 10 3rd Quad placing

Olympic

Hockey

Gold

Medallist

training track and go for it!

The season has continued throughout Term 1

1st in their divisions. The cheer squad was superb. Congratulations to all rowers and their coaches.

Wednesday nights. A small team of girls

Thanks to Director of Rowing Ms Josie Millard, Head Coach Mr Rob Zahara, and to Rowing Club

competed in the weekly Wednesday night

President Mr Michael Lonergan, as well as all

competition at Olympic Park - Athletics Premier

supporters of our Rowing Club.

with athletics squad training on Monday and

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Charlotte Chalmers - Bronze Medallist at Victorian

Primary Schools Swimming Championships.

Profile of a Champion Charlotte Chalmers, Year 5, began swimming with the

Blue Fin Swim School when she was 2 1/2. In kindergarten,

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she moved to the Armadale Swim School, where she has

continued to learn and train for 1% hours, 3 times per week. Her years of perseverance and preparation have

come together this year. Charlotte's personal best times in all strokes have steadily improved. She has been an integral part of the Junior School Swimming Team since Year 3.

On Sunday, March 28, she swam at the Victorian Primary

Rowers enjoy the training facilities on Nagambie Lake. (Photo

Schools Swimming Championships, having qualified for her

courtesy Keith Peplar publisher Seymour Nagambie Advertiser)

age group at the District and Zone championships. Charlotte achieved the unusual feat of qualifying in 2 individual

Let's Go Swimming

events: the freestyle and butterfly Her swims through the

Yes, it has begun! We have formed the LMH Aquatic

heats were solid and her placing in the butterfly final earned

Club. This involves the girls training all year round and

her a bronze medal. Her freestyle swim was the 5th fastest

competing as a Club in inter-club competitions. This Club

time of the day for her age. Charlotte's performances are a

is open to all LMH students and their families who are

direct result of her training and dedication to her sport. She

interested in becoming members. You do not necessarily

has enjoyed fabulous support from her family and is already

have to be a great swimmer. The aim of the Club is to

threatening the times her older sisters, Lucie and Milly, are

provide an opportunity to train and/or compete in a fun,

currently swimming.

social and competitive Club. Many girls may choose to train with the Club to develop and maintain their fitness

Junior Diving Keeps Improving

over the winter.

Our first Annual General Meeting and Information Evening was held on Wednesday 24 February. We

The Junior School diving squad under Monica Wright's guidance has continued to improve. Our representatives at the Armadale District diving were: Grace Callaghan,

welcomed Mr Peter Suffren as President, Mrs Margaret Noonan as Treasurer and Mrs Anne Spence as Secretary.

Stephanie Lukan, Michelle Smitheram, Bridget Lester,

These parents, along with committee members Mrs Jan

Emily Richards, Alicia Simmonds.

Curtain, Mrs Teresa Chalmers, Mr Rob Dernelley, Ms Lisa

Some of the girls had never been in competition before

Miller and Ms Megan Holt have been instrumental in

and went on to record excellent performances. Emily

developing the LMH Aquatic Club. I thank them all for

Richards finished in 2nd place in the 10 Years age group.

their tremendous support and enthusiasm. We would also like to welcome to the

con-lrnittee

Mrs

Michelle Smitheram came within points of qualifying for

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the Victorian Primary Schools Diving Championships in

O'Shaughnessy and Mrs Debbie Pirrie.

the 11 Years age group. Grace Callaghan missed the

Ifyou are interested in registering as a member or would

District competition, but made selection on the basis of her

like more information, please feel free to contact me or a

training and previous accomplishments. Grace performed

committee member.

strongly on the 1 metre board to finish 15th in a field of 41 entrants from around the state.

(Ms) Cathy Woodhouse, Director of Sport

910, 15

Stay Between the Flags LMH girls competed for the first time in the

If this wasn't enough - we scooped the pool in the 'Best and Fairest' awards: Kesiah Madden

(Under 13 Reserve runner up), Hannah

interschool Surf Life Saving Victoria Surf League

O'Shaughnessy (Under 13 runner up), Claire

Competition held at Mordialloc Beach. Our team

Macfarlan (Under 15 winner), Amelia Hartley

of 30 girls had a fantastic day competing in a

(Under 17 winner), Lucy Kenny (Under 17

variety of races including: beach spi·ints and

runner up), Sarah Dyson (Under 17 Reserve

flags, surf swim, board rescue, iron wonian and

equal winner), Kate Edmonds (Under 17

various relay races. Our teams finished 6th, 9th

Reserve equal winner)

and 10th, which is a great effort for our first competition.

This surely is a wonderful effort by these girls against stiff competition. Congratulations!

A big thank you goes to Mrs Mary Funder for making and donating the team caps and to Mrs Jan Curtain, Ms Rachel Hoy and Ms Madeline

There

have

been

memorable

moments

throughout the year and I will list but a few:

Hoy for acting as team managers throughout the

* The Grand Final Open Division 2 - Thursday

competition. We also thank Rachel and Madeline

evening played in blistering heat in December

for doing such a great job in training the girls in

with the 'Mavericks' only having six players

the beach events.

due to girls going overseas. The 'Mavericks'

(Ms) Cathy Woodhouse, Director of Sport

were superb even in defeat. * Winning two Grand Finals in her first season of' Netball. This unbelievable feat was

achieved by Krystal Sherry (Year 9). She played the spring season in both the Under 17 and Open Division 2 Monday with the Hot Shots and the Jackana Blues respectively. * Winning two Best and Fairest trophies in one

On The Ball

year in two divisions above her age group.

Once again the netball club has had a most successful year. There were many premierships and 'Best and Fairest' awards. The coaches were

outstanding and this contributed niuch to the success of their teams.

However, the most

important factor was that everyone enjoyed themselves and games were played in a spirit of fine sportsmanship. Of' particular note was the Year 8 team 'Anonymous' who had a very successful spring season and reached the Grand Final. The opposing team could not play at the scheduled time. 'Anonymous' graciously agreed to a rescheduled time and they were narrowly defeated, but the girls showed the true spirit of fine sportsmanship as had they not agreed to the rescheduling, then they would have won the competition by default.

Lucy Kenny managed this. * Bringing your team from bottom iii the

autumn season to within one goal of the premiership in the spring season. Sarah Dynon's coaching did this.

Sarah White is the School Netball Captain for 1999 and Natalie Flegg the Vice Captain. They were members of the two founding teams when they were iii Year 8. Sarah in the Magics and Natalie in the Super Stars. I am delighted that so many girls have continued playing Netball throughout their school lifb. Whether it be an all consuming passion where skills are developed to the full or whether it be a run around and social

occasion once a week or anything in between, the

sport of Netball offers something to everyone.

(Mrs) Lesley Gillespie

In the Autumn competitions seven out of eight teams reached the finals, with Year 7 'Lightnings' taking off the Premiership in the Under 13 Reserve.

Best and Fairest Awards were given to Sally Brookes ( Under 16 runner up), Lucy Kenny (Under 16 winner), Elisse Jones ( Under 13 runner up) and Michelle Funder (Open Division 1 runner up)

Interhouse Athletics Meet

Again a great effort as it was Elisse's first

Congratulations to Mulhall on winniiig 1st

season with her team, and Michelle played

place at the Athletics on Tuesday 9 March 1999.

Barry came 2nd, Ward 3rd and Mornane 4th. The

superbly throughout the season.

There were also two teams competing at Caulfield in the Saturday morning competition.

The Year 7 team 'Fireballs' and the Year 11 team 'Ruskies'. Both teams had excellent seasons and

were runners up in their respective divisions.

The Spring Season proved to be very popular as there was not a clash with rowing. A huge number of teams entered the competition held at Richmond and there was success all round. 13

out of the 17 teams played in the finals, five

Year Level Champions were: Year 7

Harry

Kesiah Madden

Year 8

Mulhall

Lucy Kenny

Year 9

Barry

Alison Spence

Year 10

Ward

Sarah Dynon

Year 11

Mornane

Michelle Funder

Year 12

Ward

Jessica Fetterplace

Mornane

Beata Lukasiak

Champion Thrower:

Laura Riley

Year 9 'Jackana Blues' and Year 9/10 'Aces' all

Champion Athlete:

Alison Spence

winning premierships.

House Spirit Award:

Mornane

teams were runners up with Year 9 'Hotshots',

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3. Winning Mulhall Captains, Emma Poynton and Natalie Flegg, proudly display the House Athletics Trophy.

4. Jennifer Turnbull, Krista Dale, Kate Eichhorn, Hannah Price, Ms Wendy Rickarby, Caroline O'Brien and (front) Bridget Hill.

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Year 1 Madeline Club What began with reading the Madeline

Adventures and a dress up day has developed over the past three years into the Madeline Club and a special part of the Year 1 Literature Program.

The Madeline Adventures are used throughout

the year in the same way as any shared texts: to teach an aspect of' language. This could be the use of punctuation such as the use of Capital letters for names or for beginning sentences, question marks, commas or talking marks, or the skills known as Phonemic Awareness: rhyming, alliteration, syllabification etc...

Throughout the year we also watch and discuss some of the Madeline Adventures and use them

as a springboard for genre activities and writ:ing

our own narratives. Perhaps some of the continuing appeal for the club lies in the fact that the students in Madeline's school are also at a

school for girls of approximately the same age

Year 1 Madeleine Club

and can speak French.

Other aspects of the club include a top secret handbook to put the Madeline work in, membership card, and letter writing sets, Madeline's virtues as a strong female role model

Junior School Tennis goes to Bendigo

provide a lovely backdrop for rewarding the class for positive behaviours with Madeline Awards.

The year's work culminates in the Madeline

Jacqueline Moore, Year 6, and Stephanie

Tea Party when the class dresses up as the girls

MacFarlane, Year 5, were selected as a doubles

from Madeline's school to sing songs, play games

pair to represent LMH and the Armadale District at the Victorian Primary Schools Tennis

and share in a party.

(Ms) Michelle Lindeman,

Championships, played each year at Bendigo

Year 1 Class Teacher

There are 65 regions that represent primary school from all over the state. These regions. are

then grouped together so that a Round Robin can be played. Jacqueline and Stephanie won their grouping and then went into a knockout competition with the other finalists. They managed 2 wins before being eliminated, and received VPSSA medals for being semi-finalists.

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Primary education is an exciting time as school captains are chosen and each student has the responsibility of being a leader in the school.

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To ensure a happy start to the year, the Year 6 students attended a three day educational tour to

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Echuca and Bendigo. Each day contained a very

full agenda with visits to local sites, including paddle boat rides, wharf and mine tours, a visit to a Science and Technology Centre, and the groups even negotiated a maze at night with torches!

The prayer leaders led the group in many ineaningful prayer sessions. One memorable occasion was prayer held on the banks of the Murray River, early one morning as a light mist settled over the area.

As the camp came to a close, we were grateful for the opportunity we'd had to get to know each

other a little better and begin our year in such a positive manner.

Year 6 students and teachers

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First Place !

We have finally done it! The LMH Swim Team

has won the Genazzano Centenary Swim Meet.

The prestigious trophy has eluded us since 1990

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with Genazzano winning year after year! It was a

tremendously exciting carnival with the girls and many parents cheering LMH on every race. Of course this victory can largely be attributed to

the hard work completed at training, competing in various practice meets and to a great sense of

team spirit which has developed. The girls from Years 5 - 12 have been completing two 6.00 am sessions at Caulfield Grammar and an afternoon session at Melbourne Grammar.

This is a fantastic achievement and we are all

very proud of you.

The team continued to compete with excellent team spirit in the annual GPSVSA Competition

The victorious LMH Swimming Team celebrates its victory in the Genazzano Centenary Swim Meet.

held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic

Centre. The competition was extremely fierce with nine schools in attendance. LMH placed in 8th position, finishing only 8 points behind our greatest rival, Genazzano!

Special congratulations go to the following girls for outstanding individual performances, finishing in the top 3 placings in one or more of their races: Stephanie Hagan (Year 7), Tyla Bound (Year 7), Alison Smitheram (Year 7), Jessica Curtain (Year 9) and Cheryl Holt (Year 10). Our Intermediate B Relay Team also secured 2nd place in their event. Congratulations to

Alison Spence (Year 9), Joanne Downing (Year 9), Dominik White (Year 9) and Anna Mansour (Year 10).

The LMH Swimming and Diving Team continued to be extremely competitive in the SCSA Division 1 Carnival. Our Intermediate

(Year 9 and 10) Team attained a particularly good result finishing 2nd in their division. There were many outstanding performances with some girls achieving personal best times. The following results are for 'A Division races: Jessica Curtain - 1st Intermediate 100m

freestyle, 3rd Year 9 50m backstroke, 1st Year 9 50m freestyle, 2nd Year 9 50m breastroke Lauren Mihelcie - 2nd Intermeidate 50m but-

terfly, 3rd Year 10 50m freestyle

Swimming captains Jessica Fetterplace and Arley Grey hold the Winner's Trophy.

Kate Argentino - 2nd Junior Diving Stephanie Hagan - 3rd Year 7 50m freestyle Cheryl Holt - 2nd Year 10 50m breastroke

Lauren Mihelcie, Kate Fetterplace, Cheryl Holt, Jessica Curtain - 3rd Intermediate

50m Medley Relay Stephanie Hagan, Alison Smitheran, Jessica Noonan, Lucie Chalmers - 2nd Year 7

Freestyle Relay Lauren Mihelcic, Kate Fetterplace, Anna Mansour, Cheryl Holt - 1st Year 10 50m Freestyle Relay

Jessica Fetterplace, Eliza Suffren, Bridget Bourke, Arley Grey - 2nd Year 12 50m Freestyle Relay.

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come in and help serve breakfast to the hungry swimmers.

(Ms) Cathy Woodhouse, Director of Sport

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Judge Elizabeth Curtain, a past pupil, launched a history of the School A Mosaic of Memories.

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Principal's Address to the 1998 Final Assembly of the Senior School

whose opinions we do not like. Finally, the people

vote. We in Australia have compulsory voting every eligible voter is required to vote on who will govern us and the polices which they propose.

This is democracy - the people discussing,

The following address is published in response to requests from people unable to attend the 1998 Final Assembly at Melbourne Town Hall.

del)ating, deciding. A vital part of democracy is the right to speak, even when we don't agree; but the right to speak is definitely not the same as the right to be taken seriously - that has to be earned.

1998 has been another good year for Loreto Mandeville Hall. The School Report in this year's School Magazine is remarkable for the long list of outstanding achievements and successes, on both individual and team level, curricular and extra-

curricular. In all sorts of ways, we as a school are reaching ever new heights of success; and there is so much more that we shall do in 1999 and in

We are so blessed to live in Australia and be

part of a living and working democracy. When we look around the world, we see that democracy is

a very precious thing. One of my heroes is Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the democratic party in Burma.

Aung San Suu Kyi was born, in Burma, in 1945. Her father was a national hero. He had led

2000 and beyond.

It has also been a year of signi ficant events for Australia. Last year we had the Stolen Generations' Report which documented the mistreatment of our indigenous people. This year, two things stand out for Australia as I look back on the year: the rise of the One Nation Party (with some of its most controversial policies relating to the aboriginal people), and the federal election.

The issues involved in that federal election are

of vital importance to us as a nation - who we are as a multi-cultural society, our relationship to our indigenous people, and the way we choose to be governed and, indeed, to be taxed by government.

This indeed is what it means to live in a

democracy: we choose our government.

Government has very weighty responsibilities.

In a civil society, we don't believe in survival of the fittest; we believe instead in caring for the

the struggle for Burma's independence from Britain, but he was assassinated when she was 2 years old. She later left Burma. She then lived in

Britain, USA and other countries. She completed a degree in economics, politics and philosophy at Oxford University. She married and had 2 sons.

She always believed that her education was an

important preparation for serving her country.

That time came when her mother was dying and Aung San Suu Kyi returned to Burma to look after her. She returned to find that her country

was in turmoil. The democratic government had been overturned. The country was ruled by army

generals and had become one of the poorest countries in Asia. Her return coincided with the

outbreak of a spontaneous revolt by the people against the ruling military regime. By the time her mother died, the mass demonstrations had turned time after time to bloodshed, as the

weak and for those who are unable to care for

military authorities brutally tried to stem the revolt, by firing on demonstrators, causing many

themselves. We don't believe that education is

deaths.

only for those who can pay for it - but for everyone. This is what we mean when we talk about the

Commonwealth of

Australia. In just

At that point, Aung San Suu Kyi stepped forward to take a stand. She formed a political party But the army rulers then arrested her in

one year's time, we shall be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia on 1 January 1901 and the establishment of our identity as a nation.

to speak to her supporters, she and her party won a landslide victory in the elections in 1990. But

Commonwealth means common good; it means

the military authorities refused to concede defeat

the good of everyone. Education, health care and hospitals, public transport, defence, law enforcement -

commonwealth,

all

this is

vital to our

our common good. Taxation -

that share of income earners' money that is taken from the income earner and placed in the public purse - plays a key role in providing the money to pay for those services that are essential to a civil society One of our responsibilities as citizens is to pay taxes. A civil society depends on taxation.

Taxation is a very serious issue - who pays, and how much, and how it is collected. This was a

major issue in our election this year and continues to be debated.

The way in which we are governed, how we will work to achieve the common good - all of this is worked out by democratic means - people are allowed to express their opinions, we discuss and debate the issues in the public domain about what is best. We don't assassinate politicians

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1989 and kept her under house arrest, a prisoner in her home. Nevertheless, despite not being able

and to transfer power to her.

Aung San Suu Kyi has been under house arrest

on and off for more than 10 years now. During most of this time, her husband and two sons have not been permitted to visit her, her home is fenced in, surrounded by guards and tanks,

constantly guarded by the military, the street cut off to all but local residents. She and her

associates are subject to ongoing harassment.

Many of her supporters have been arrested and

jailed.

The military authorities have been trying to persuade her to go into exile from Burma. She insists on staying. She insists on resisting. But

her fight for democracy is not a fight with guns or with violence. She insists that democratic ends demand democratic means.

Like the great Mahatma Gandhi, leader in India earlier this century, who believed in peaceful protest and non-violence, even when

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In 1991, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts and of her courage in working to achieve democracy and ethnic conciliation by non-violent means. Her son received the Prize on her behalf. She is, I think,

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says "to build a better world where freedom

and justice and goodness and compassion rule supreme"; a duty that is even greater than her

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duty to her family Some duties are even greater than one's duty to one's family.

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even though her own life is in danger. * Her unswerving insistence on non-violence at every step of the way.

* Her singular lack of bitterness against those who have treated her so unjustly. Like Nelson

Mandela, she possesses an extraordinary magnanimity of spirit and willingness to

Budding bards! - Caitlin Spence and Natasha Barison (Y 2)

forgive those who have mistreated her.

'All the World's A Stage'

She is truly a remarkable woman, a hero in our time.

We are so blessed, all of us, to live in a century

that has known so many truly inspiring people people like Aung San Suu Kyi, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, people who know that

democracy is a cause worth suffering for, even dying for. Through Aung San Suu Kyi's eyes, we in Australia can see ever more clearly that democracy is not to be taken for granted but is instead to be protected and treasured. As she says,

Democracy is something one must nourish

all one's life, if it is to remain live and strong."

This is the responsibility of every one of us.

Our goal and our hope in educating you is to prepare you for a whole lifetime of civic responsibil-

Year 2 students are introduced to Shakespeare at the start of tlschool year, as part of the Junior School 'Language Arts' Prograi with learning outcomes according to the current 'Curriculu] Standards Framework' for Level 2.

'Shakespeare Club' is up and running in Term 1 and has genera

ed such enthusiasm to learn that the girls can already recite verse 1 suit many occasions. Each term, a Year 2 President of tl Shakespeare Club is elected and learning includes the history su

rounding Shakespeare, his education, famous sayings and his pa

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ticular play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' because of its 'faeri therne.

23 April is a big day for the Year 2 class as it is Shakespeare

birthday and this year will be an extra special celebration because,

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the BBC poll naming him as 'The Man of the Millennium'.

(Mrs) Maureen Carrol Year 2 Class Teach€

ity and wholehearted commitment to democracy and the common-wealth.

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Victorian Representative Congratulations to Meghan Andrew 0/6) who represented Victoria in the National Sabot Championships in Tasmania in January. Meghan is pictured racing at Royal Brighton Yacht Club where she has sailed for three years.

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Jenny MeMillan (McCauley) served on our School Council for the years 1995 to 1997 and during that period also served on the Council

Review Committee. Jenny has had a long association with our school, having been educated here at Toorak (1952 - 1965). Jenny has

taught in both government and private schools,

her most recent experience being at Geelong 4-433

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Grammar School where she has held significant positions including Head of English, Director of Curriculum and Head of The Hermitage House.

This experience and her own personal commitment to Loreto values enabled her to

contribute significantly to School Council.

During her time on Council Jenny suffered great personal loss with the death of her

husband, Alex. Despite this, she resumed her duties and gave very generously of her time and skills. Jenny is a contributor to A Mosaic of Memories, having written an extensive chapter

on Curriculum. Jenny has an intense belief in the educational vision of Loreto schools and is

passionate about the importance of educating young women to contribute to our society We thank Jenny for her vision, her ability to

articulate those values so important to a Loreto education and her very generous service to School Council.

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School Council 1999

(Back left to right) Bryan Madden, David Beatty, Barbara Kitchen, Henry Turnbull.

(Front) Margaret Honner IBVM, Annabelle Scanlon, Anne Hunt (Principal), Elizabeth Butt, Ellison Taffe IBVM, Paul Hoy (Chairman).

Henry Turnbull's association with Loreto commenced in 1995 when his daughter Kate came to Loreto in Year 9. Kate completed her studies last year and is now studying Science at Melbourne University.

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Henry joined the Property Sub-Committee and has given generous service for four years. He has

and a Warm Welcome

now been appointed to School Council as

It is with a deep sense of appreciation that we

acknowledge the excellent work completed by Bill Brazenor and Jenny MeMillan, two members of Loreto School Council who have recently concluded their term of office.

Chairperson of that Committee and is very well experienced to take on this role, being a consulting traffic engineer and a principal of

Turnbull Fenner, traffic engineers and transport planners. Sincere thanks to Henry for his very generous

Bill Brazenor is known to many Loreto parents because of his long association with both Loreto and St Kevin's. His wife, Constance

attended Loreto Ballarat and his daughters

commitment to the

Property

Committee in the past and a warm welcome to him in his new role as Chairperson.

Barbara Kitchen, School Council

Clare and Adele came to Loreto Mandeville Hall,

Clare completing her studies in 1994 and Adele in 1998.

As Director of John Mullen and Partners,

Consulting Engineers, Bill was very well qualified to become a member of the Property Committee and later to serve as Chairperson

( 1995-1997). During Bill's period of' service to the

School very significant achievements included: a property audit in 1994; the appointment of Crone Ross as architects for the Master Plan; and the

completion of the Master Plan for blanket site development for the next twenty years.

to Kim Lien Congratulations to Kim Lien ( 12/97) who has been awarded the prestigious RMIT University Invergowrie Engineering Scholarship, involving a $10,000 grant to support Kim in her studies.

The scholarship award is based on academic excellence, communication skills and leadership as well as involvement in community or co-

Bill is very committed to bath the school and

the IBVM and he contributed greatly to School Council because of his excellent knowledge and

skill relating to property issues. He has a capacity to think "outside the square" and offer logicai alternatives. As well, Bill gave to other School Council members very fine friendship and a wonderful sense of humour!

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curricular activities. Since completing her VCE in 1997, Kim proceeded to study for a B.Eng.(Aerospace)-B.Bus.Admin. She achieved outstanding results in her first year. While

pursuing her studies, Kim has also given support to the Vietnamese Association, and is currently preparing its web page. She is also a member of the Young Engineers Society.

The Vision of Youth

debts of the most inipouerished nations. We call upon tile

Leaders of lending nations to write off these debts by the yea r

I recently attended a youth leadership conference run by

We ask them to take effective steps to prevent such high levels of debt building up again. We look for a lieu)

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World Vision where we learnt about all the different

projects that World Vision supports. It was a wonderful

beginning to celebrate the new mittennittin.

experience that I will never forget, and it has helped me to

There is so much to be done. If you want to help, you can

understand why I am doing the 40 hour famine. I find it

make a big difference by sponsoring children, writing to governments about the landmine treaty, writing to newspapers about these issues or participating in a 40 hour famine - you don't have to give up food; you could give

hard to express how much it has changed my life, having spoken to people who are dealing with these enormous problems in Third World countries every day of their lives.

We participated in a number of workshops. The first of

up talking, T.V or chocolate.

these was called Jesus and Body Piercing. As a speaker

By Jacqueline Koutoumas, Year 10

said, "We have one of the best icons a religion could haue, in Jesus, who really knew whot suffering lucts all about." He had his body pierced over and over on the cross, and we discussed this and how the world has been pierced and why.

Another workshop called Blind Terrorists was about land mines. They are called this because the people who place

them in the ground don't see whom they kill. In this we played a game where we had to walk through a minefield

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of cardboard mines blindfolded carrying heavy things and

being directed by someone, but they could direct you straight onto a landmine. If you stepped on one, whatever body part the card said was injured was tied to you and you

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had to keep going. This is how people in some countries really live. We looked at some extremely moving videos that I will never forget. We looked at a landmine treaty and it showed all the countries that still own landmines and

the ones that have and haven't signed or ratified it.

We talked one on one with people who had tears in their eyes as they told us about things they had seen. In Sudan, a country that has been at war since 1956, a country that

justice for East Timor

induces famine on their people in a type of war that is

Three Year 11 students - Beth Jones, Rebecca Prescott and Tina

abouti killing civilians rather than the enemy, boy soldiers force.d to kill members of'their own families. We also looked

Vanspall, photographed with Archbishop Belo, attended an address by the Archbishop on @Justice for East Timori. The girls were also engaged in raising funds for Project Compassion

at child slavery in India as well as many other topics and

during Lent.

are kidnapped from their villages and then sometimes

issues concerning the youth of today.

But we didn't only see the horrible side of' things in these countries, but also how World Vision helps people. They

don't just go into an area and give food when there is a famine, but they help educate the people so that things

don't get so bad again, and we saw some extremely happy faces because of this.

World Vision has also helped in Australia with the Aborigines and we heard some awful stories about conditions that our indigenous people live in. Part of this

was to look at reconciliation and how we, as the youth of Australia, can make a difference.

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The jubilee 2000 was another workshop about breaking the chain of debt of Third World countries. They pay their

debt 5 times over in interest but can't spend any money on fixing up their own country and looking after their people for· the long term. The United Nations estimates that

19,000 children die every day in Africa alone. The Jubilee 2000 coalition is calling on the leaders of the world's richest governments to cancel the unpaid debt owed by the

world's poorest countries. Pins, symbolising the breaking of the chain of debt (links of a chain), may be purchased to support this cause.

Another way they are attacking this issue is to have the

world's youth sign the world's biggest petition.

Helping hand

"We, the undersigned, believe that the start cd the new millennium should be a time to give hope to the

Volunteers Catherine Ryan, Rosannah Healy, Georgina Molloy and Uyen Nguyen (Y 10) were happy to join Ms Anne Callahan in a baking session to raise funds to assist an elderly persons'

impoverished people of the world. To make a fresh start, we believe it right to put behind us the mistakes made by both

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lenders and borrowers, and to cancel the backlog of unpaid

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Destinations of 1998 Graduates The 1998 Dux of the School. Rochelle Howle, earned an ENTER of 99.85 Joanne

Amott

Eloise

Armstrong Monash University

University of Ballarat

Katsy

Lee

Monash University

Education-Physical Education

Jenica

Lee

University of Melbourne

Arts

Airnee

Lipscombe University of Melbourne

Arts

Business I Retail Management Commerce I Arts

Maria

AsimakopoulosUniversity of Melbourne Commerce /Arts

Tiffany

Loft

University of Melbourne

Arts

Rachel

Ball

Monash University

Arts

Lana

Mai

Swinburne

Arts-Media and Comm

Virginia

Bal]

Monash University

Arts l Late

Ebonie

Martello

Victoria University

Arts-Sports Adni,in

Sarah

Balmer

University of Melbourne

Arts

Sarah

Martini

Deakin University

Arts-Professional Writing

Samantha Basford

Kangan Batman TAFE

Recreation - Sports Coaching

Lucy

Maule

University of Melbourne

Lizette

Bell

RMIT

Photography (Arts)

Katherine McCartney University of Melbourne

Arts

Jennifer

Bishop

Australian Catholic

Health Science -

Angela

MeFarland

Box Hill TAFE

University

Arts-Design (Graphic)

Human Movement

Kate

Mcfarland

Box Hill TAFE

University of Melbourne

Arts I Science

Rachel

Margherita Boemo

Mdnerney University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

Arts

Marney

MeMillan

Adele

University of Melbourne

Early Childhood Studies

Anna-MarieBIack

Brazenor

Commerce I Arts

Hospitality-Management Arts l Science

RMIT TAFE

Business-Legal Practice

Catherine Meehan

University of Melbourne

Arts

Tamara

Brooks

University of Melbourne Arts/Law

Sunaina

Miranda

Daniela

University of Melbourne

Calabro

Medicine I Surgery / Med Sci,

La Trobe University

Arts - Humanities and

Jessica

Moretti

University of Melbourne

Arts

Carlene

Deakin University

Ngoma

Monash University

Science

Computing - Applied

Monica

Nisbet

Australian Catholic

Business

Social Sciences Tania

Caldow

Computing Lauren

Campbell

Georgina Carroll

University

RMIT TAFE

Business-Public Relations

Deakin University

Arts l Commerce

Catherine Chamberlain University of Melbourne

Commerce / Arts

Monash University

Multimedia

Meg

Ockleshaw Monash University

Jennifer

O'Connell

Josephine Oldham

Michelle

Chan

Anna

Clarke

Monash University

Arts - Police Studies

Rachel

Collard

University of Melbourne

Community Access Program

C]are

Anne

Conroy

RMIT

Property

Pix}gram)

Arts

University of Melbourne

Arts

Monash University

Arts

Meaghan O'Loughlin Australian Catholic

Nursing

University O'Neil

Monash University

Arts

Renee

Patterson

La Trobe University

Arts - Humanities and

Pearson

(Dean's

Scholarship

Nicole

Corcoran

Full-time work

Amanda

Cosgriff RMIT

Applied Chemistry

Rachel

Couttie

La Trobe University

Tourism and Hospitality

Brooke

Deakin University

Arts l Commerce

Aimee

Curtain

La Trobe University

Computer Science I Commerce

Alice

Penna

La 'Probe University

Arts - Hum.anities and

Marie

Dermatis

Holmesglen

Business-Marketing

Jennifer

Donald

Swinburne TAFE

Business-Marketing

Kelly

Peterson

Victoria University

Marketing

Sophie

Dowling

RMIT TAFE

Arts-Visual Mere}iandising

Emily

Petricola

La Trobe University

Arts - Humanities and

Sarah

D'Silva

RMIT TAFE

Business-Marketing Kate

Ralph

Holmesglen

Business-Legal Practice

Erin

Reade

Swinburne TAFE

Marketing

Renee

Reardon

Monash University

Biomedical Science

Lauren

Reed

University of Melbourne

Arts

Katherine Duggan

University of Melbourne

Gemma

Fleurisson

RMIT TAFE

Business-Aduertising

Jane

Foley

RMIT

Marketing

Anna

Francis

Victoria University

Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Arts

Applied Sci-Human Movement

Jodie Fry RMIT

Social Science

Kelly

Gallivan

University of Melbourne

Arts / Science

Sarah

Gandolfo

University of Melbourne

Engineering I Com:merce

Lucinda

Gannon

University of Melbourne

Arts

Thea

Geddes

University of Melbourne

Arts

Nicole

Gialelis

Tamara

Goncharow Monash University

Engi neering

Julie

Grouzis

University of Melbourne

Early Childhood Studies

Therese

Hanrahan

Swinburne

Design-biterior L Exhibition Design

Megan

Haratsis

RMIT

Journalism

Monash University

Arts l Commerce

Victoria

Heatley

Katrina

Hood

Rochelle

Howie

University of Melbourne

Eng i Commerce

Rachel

Hoy

Victoria University

Arts-Recreation Leadership

Kate

Jackson

Full-time work

University of Melbourne

RMIT TAFE

Victoria University

Nursing

Kaluzny

University of Melbourne

kience

Anthea

Kavanagh

University of Melbourne

Commerce I Arts

Stephanie Keenan

Swinburne

Industrial Design

Erin

RMIT

Marta

Kennedy

Kiernikowski Monash University

Catherine Killen Phoebe

Knowles

Georgina Labb Claire

Lachal

University of Melbourne

Medicine j Surgery

Monash University

Jane

Rogan

University of Melbourne

Horse Management (Adu. Dip.)

Chelsea

Rowlings

Holmesglen

Business-Legal Practice

Roxanna Ryan

Monash University

Arts

Georgina Ryan

Victoria University

Bus-Music Industry

Chiara

Shenoy

Monash University

Radiography IMedical Imaging

Jessica

Shirley

University of Melbourne

Commerce I Arts

Sharon

Spinelly

Chisholm Institute of TAFE Hospitality

Stella

Spitaliorakis La Trobe University

Sci-Nutrition

Nancy

Sposato

Creative Arts

University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

Olivia

Sweeney

University of Melbourne

Commerce l Arts

Fiona

Tetley

RMIT

Applied Chemistry

Emily

Tribe

Kate

Turnbull

University of Melbourne Science

Danielle

Turner

University of Melbourne Music'

Marisa

Vaughan

University of Melbourne

Community Access Program

Louise

Vautin

Victoria University

Nursing

Kasey

Warner

University of Melbourne

Arts I Late

Kirsten

White

University of Ballarat

Arts / Teaching

Surini

Wijayasinghe University of Melbourne

7)·avel plans

Marie-

Marketing Arts

Arts I Sciences

University of Melbourne

Commerce l Lau'

Monash University

Arts

Monash University

Arts

Catherine Wilkinson as at

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Rodrigues

Geomatics

Ajts-Interior Decoration & Design

Regina

Business l Arts-Italian

Michelle

Samantha Stewart-Steele

Eng l Science

Emmaline Jones

Vivienne Ringersma Swinburne

February 1999

University of Melbourne

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French Exchange Program In December 1998 and January 1999, I spent seven of the most amazing, and at times, scary, weeks of my life as an exchange student in France.

I travelled to Paris with a group of exchange students where we spent four exciting days

sightseeing and shopping together. On the fifth day we were all taken to different parts of France

for the homestay part of the trip. I was staying with a family in a tiny village in the south-east of

France called La Voulte. I spent six weeks living with a French family and going to school with my 1 41

host brother and sister.

For the first week or two about three quarters of what was said to me meant absolutely nothing and I spent most of my time asking people to slow

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down and repeat themselves For these two weeks

the dictionary was my Bible and lived in the centre of the kitchen table! It didn't take too long for things to start making more sense and by the end of my stay I was able to hold conversations entirely in French without needing the dictionary.

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I not only learnt the language of this beautiful country, but about the culture and the very

different way the French live. I tried many new

Kamy Lee and the Eiffel Tower

things and learnt to appreciate many French delicacies, though in many cases, ie - dessert, this wasn't too difficult!

School in France is more like what I envisage

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university to be like. The classes are much larger

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and more like lectures. Even Christmas had a

different feel to it. Celebrations began late Christmas Eve and continued into the night.

Another highlight was my first image of snow, though skiing did not have the same appeal!

My exchange was one of the most exciting,

fantastic and memorable experiences of my life. I made many friends, learnt and saw so much and have

returned

home

a more

confident,

independent, open-minded person.

Megan Downing, Year 11

(L-R) Rachel Griffiths, Megan Downing, Cassandra Fry, Simone Ball and Zoe Croker view Paris from the Eiffel Tower

House Captains And Vice Captains 1999 BARRY

MORNANE

MULHALL

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SPORT

C: Arley Grey VC:

Sophie Laurence

Sarah White

Emma Poynto

Eloise Porter

Roisin Gleich

Natalie Flegg

Angela O'Connell

Clare Gibson

Joan Allanadale

Simone Bailey

Erin Buntine

Bridget Hill

Karen Lee

Elizabeth O'Day

Katherine MeMahon

Annabel Smith

Caroline Chen

Patricia Nigro

Beth La Brooy

Megan Walters

Emma Poynton

Kristen Doyle

Katie Taylor

Lauren Trumble

Simone Bailey

Bridget Scanlon

Lauren Smith

Katie Campbell

Kate Argentino

Stephanie Davis

Elisse Jones

PAF CAPTAINS

C: Katherine Gardiner VC:

Josie Parkinson &

Stephanie Resciniti MUSIC

C: Jiaping Fu VC:

Laura Riley

DEBATING

C: Eliza Curtain VC:

Elizabeth Fox

JUNIOR DRAMA C: Caroline Bainbridge VC:

Clare Arbon

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Do You Love Rice? - Part 1 It seemed like a lifetime of waiting before Alana, Bridget and I were destined to leave for

Japan, a country we had only read about and visualised.

For the first few days you feel like a tourist, looking at and admiring all the decorated temples and traditional shrines. But once you and your host family have settled in with one another, you begin to feel like you are part of the family and the community, which is very reassuring.

Everyone is so polite, generous and kind to you.

The Japanese think you are gorgeous, are amazed by the blonde hair, and consider that you have long legs, even if you are only just beyond

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five foot. My host family was constantly reminding me that I was now a member of their family and 'what was theirs was now mine'.

Life in Japan was considerably different. The Japanese do not celebrate Christmas; instead they continue to work on that day New Year is a lot more traditional than how Australians may perceive and celebrate it. Staying with a fairly traditional family we spent New Year's Day with the family, dressed in kimonos and visiting

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shrines for good luck.

Japan had many traditional customs which I

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was confronted with in the first few days of my stay. Customs such as the communal showers

and breakfasts of fermented beans are not easy to

Eliza Suffren and her host sister

adapt to!

Do You Love Rice? - Part 2

Japan is a fantastic country to visit, and Japanese is a wonderful language to learn. I believe that the trip was a very worthwhile experience not only because I enjoyed myself and

experienced a different lifestyle and culture, but also because I developed and improved my linguistic skills.

Eliza Suffren (Year 11)

After experiencing two weeks of hosting a Japanese girl from Fukuoka I thought I was fairly well informed about what I was about to experience for six weeks on a trek of* my own to

Japan. Little did I know what lay ahead, and my Japanese wasn't that fantastic either. However,

after many talks with Mum, I decided my main goal was remaining optimistic, tolerant and open to all new experiences.

With such high expectations of Japan I was bound for let downs, but I now look back on these times and refer to them as my 'ups and downs'.

The moment that I will always remember occurred on my first day in Japan. In fact,

Bridget and Eliza will agree, I'm sure, that the 'onsen' or public bath was definitely the biggest obstacle for us all. Something so traditional and

routine for the Japanese, this form of showering

was the biggest culture shock for us. I will also V

remember the nerves experienced as our train descended further into rural Japan away from the fantastic Tokyo, my security blanket.

I was looked after by a very warm and welcoming family, community and school friends

whom I'm sure I will always keep in contact with.

I learned more about myself than anything else, and I think that anyone who partakes in an

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exchange would agree. I loved learning about the very unique cultural aspects of Japan and of

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course trying lots of traditional foods. Apart from

my refusal to eat any fish, the food was stunning, as were the people, city and landscapes in Japan.

It was a worthwhile experience, recommended for those who aspire to challenges and who love rice!

Alana Spadaro at home with her host family and some of their neighbours

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In the midst of the summer holidays, LMH was fortunate enough to be visited by students and staff from our sister school Fukuoka Kaisei High School. As part of their study tour of Australia

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120 girls, accompanied by the School Principal Sister Kyoko, spent an afternoon enjoying a barbecue and games with LMH students.

Josie Parkinson, Year 11

Time for Change

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It is time for change. Our camp program at Loreto Mandeville Hall has undergone a revamp.

The Year 7 girls ventured to Camp Rumbug (10 12 February). See article on page 10.

We were very pleased to welcome the Outdoor Education Group to conduct the Year 8 camp for 4/

us. It is a non-profit organisation which plans, develops and implements programs for a vast

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number of Victorian schools and companies.

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The girls were fortunate enough to be involved in many challenging activities which included bushwalking, high ropes course, canoeing, raft building. initiative games, bush cooking, camping in tents, and environmental studies.

They developed many useful skills in the four days including gi·oup cooperation, personal organisation, responsibility, personal goal

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setting, group goal setting and leadership skills.

They developed the ability to encourage others, establish and develop trust with others, under-

Dr Anne Hunt Principal) and LMH students welcome Sister Kyoko, staff and students of Fukuoka Kaisei High School to Loreto Mandeville Hall during the

stand and appreciate the environment, and

January holidays.

understand the differences between the natural

environment and their urban lifestyles. The girls also assessed what they achieved (individually and as a group) for the week and how they could relate it to their urban life.

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The girls returned from camp with many positive experiences and memories. They developed new friendships with students, LMH

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staff and the OEG leaders. Each student was

'challenged by choice'. This means that they were able to set their own goals and were never pushed to do anything they were uncomfortable with. 'Challenge by choice' gave each student the opportunity to achieve to her own level and provided them with a terrific sense of accomplishment.

It was a fantastic camp enjoyed by both staff

and students. We look forward to developing our relationship with the Outdoor Education Group and continuing to provide positive experiences for the girls at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

(Miss) Wendy Rickarby, Outdoor Education Coordinator

Year 8 Camp photos on page 30.

i jigillit I Al Welcome to our new Prep Class of 1999.

The new Prep Class dressed in house colours visit the historic house and the Senior School.

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Year 8 Camp

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2. Mr Andrew Schmidt (shoes visible) gets a dunking.

3. Sleeping out: Dilini Dharmage, Jennifer Asheroft, Aimee Mohren, Sally-Anne Tiernan.

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Jennifer Ashcroft, Ms Wendy

Rickarby,

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Vanessa Leoncelli,

Tiernan,

Lilian Connor

McLaughlin. (Centre) Rebecca Finney, Kate

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Argentino, Jessica Marchesari. (Front) Dilini

Dharmage, Aimee Mohren, Ms Mel Haslem, Claire Gibbs, Katie Campbell.

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, 5 Eliza Ralph on the High Ropes Course.

6. Jane Furze.

7 Mrs Lynne Beck and Mrs Dianne Swann.

8. (Centre photo) Penny Wang, Margaret

Walsh: Vivien Gu and Geralyn Tan. 9. Julienne Lacava, Georgia Fillmore,

\ Avesia Calman, Amanda Schultz, Sophie Ball.

10. Katharine Logan, Clare Ferguson, Emma Norman.

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Well Connected The McCann family connection to Loreto Mandeville Hall spans over 50 years and three generations

commencing with June Shelton who was Captain of the School in 1942.

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June MeCann (Shelton) then had a long association

with Loreto Mandeville Hall as a parent over a period of 24 years, all of her six daughters beginning their education at Loreto: Elizabeth Jones in 1953, Margaret O'Loughlin, Judy Hemingway, Joan O'Halloran, Patricia MeCann and Genevieve White in 1977. As President of

the Mothers' Association in 1974, June attended the golden

anniversary Mass of Loreto Mandeville Hall celebrated by Archbishop Little at St Peter's, Toorak.

June has also had four grand daughters at Loreto

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Mandeville Hall: Olivia Jones, Penelope O'Laughlin, Meaghan O'Loughlin and Simone MeCann (who is currently in Year 4).

June has retained her connection with Loreto and, with her family, recently attended the 75th Birthday Celebrations where a painting of her, as 1942 School

Captain, featured on one of the processional banners.

Three generations of the McCann family: June McCann (Shelton), Patricia McCann and Simone McCann.

Heartfelt Thanks

Past Parents' Mass

Since our donation list was published in the last edition of the Mandevillian, we have received generous donations from the individuals listed below. Our thanks go to these

of Celebration

people and to the many other members of the school family who are assisting us in our development work by

invite all Loreto Mandeville Hali Past Parents to a Mass of

making donations to the Building, Library, Scholarship

Celebration to be held in the School Chapel on Wednesday

and Historic House Funds.

2 June at 6.30 pm. Light refreshments will be served

In honour of our 75th Anniversary Year, we warmly

If you would like further information about how you can

following the Mass. To assist in catering arrangements, we

assist the school with a donation or by leaving a bequest, please contact the Director of Development, Mrs Judy Reid

would be grateful if you would advise Mrs Judy Reid 9826 0211 by Friday 21 May 1999 if you will be attending.

on 9826 0211.

Rita Andr6 (O'Sullevan)

Linda and David Lee

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Patricia Moore (Weichard)

Geraldine Croagh

Barbara Nott (Hill)

Tess and Peter Dowling

Sally O'Byrne

Judy and Tony Fitzgerald

Natalie O'Sullevan

Congratulations Megan Walters (Y12) - Runner Up District Final Lions' Club Young Australian of the Year Elanor McInerney and Tessa Hall

(Y12) -

interlocutors at the Jesuit Lenten Seminar responding to addresses by Judge Gerard Brennan and Morag Fraser.

Alison Spence (Y9) - Silver Medallist in Under 14 400m and 800m events at the National Athletics

Championships Zoe Leyland, Felicity MeGill and Dominik White (Y9) - awarded a Highly Commended in the Australia-Japan Essay Competition.

Claire Baxter (Y12) - Winner State and National

Championship event in Cross Country Mountain Bike

Visitors from Loreto Kirribilli: Eddie Kane (LMH Science Coordinator) is happy to show our facilmes to visiting science

Riding.

teachers, Anne-Marie Jamieson, Paul Houseman and Karen Maughan.

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News from the Archives

A Birthday Song

As we approach the next of our 75th anniversary celebrations - the Past Pupils'

had its first official celebration for its 75th

On Friday 12 March, Loreto Mandeville Hall

Dinner on 14 May and the Open Day at Loreto

Anniversary The School Community gathered

Mandeville Hall on Saturday 15 May - the focus

together on the School oval on a balmy evening to

in the archives is on preparations for our display.

participate in an engaging pageant prepared and performed by the staff' and students of Loreto.

Serita and Lolita Frederico called recently with a woilderful framed photograph of their aunt,

As School Captain of Music, I was involved in

Louisa Frederico, in her school uniform when she attended Lore.to Convent, Albert Road, in 1906.

rehearsing along with the rest of the school musicians. Preparation began at the beginning of

Michele Purnell (Cox) supplied an outline of four

the term. Every Monday and Tuesday night, we

Loreto generations of her family, beginning with her grandmother's sisters, Jo and Louisa Farley

were 'di agged' along to the Orchestra Room from 3.45 pm - 5.15 pm or sometimes even longer! Our

(M. Margarita), then her mother Patricia Collins, Michele herself, and lastly her daughter. whom

sessions were often intense as we aimed for

she hopes will begin in 2005. On Open Day, we hope to feature some of the families who have been

associated

with

Loreto

for

several

generations, so if you have photographs, together

with information about your family, or other items you would like to include, please send them to the archives immediately.

perfection. As well as our hard-working instrumentalists, the Vocal Ensemble also practised hard in order to sing with purity, clarity and professionally.

After our final rehearsal on the day, we gathered in Maiideville Hall and the Music Room f'or tune ups and warm ups. At 6.00 pm, the combined Concert Band, Loreto Symphony

It was good to receive a letter from Bernardine

Orchestra and the Vocal Ensemble strolled to the

Hanman, a Past Pupil from Loreto Coorparoo.

oval from Mandeville Hall where parents were

She sent a copy of Toorakanrooin, March 1969,

setting up their colourful rugs and popping corks.

which features her niece, Sally Gunnis, as Head of the School in that year. Sally's daughter Rebecca Edwards is a present pupil of Loreto

There was a festive feel amongst the people:

Mandeville Hall.

Historic House. After the official launch of the

Our collection of memorabilia of the 1940s and

children running and skipping; parents chatting and the Official Party eating and drinking in the book A

Mosaic· of Memories by Judge Elizabeth

1950s has been enhanced recently by a

Curtain, the Orchestra opened the celebrations.

prospectus, a First Year Intermediate report and an account for school and boarding fees from

'1812 Overture' and of' course 'Queen of Loreto'!

Veronica Capell (Gorman) while her sister,

The Vocal Ensemble sang 'Satin Doll' and a

We played 'Horn Pipe', 'Moonlight Serenade',

Josephine has sent a hat band and a prefect's

medley of 60s songs. We played and sang so well

badge. Sheela Saunders (Keenan) has kindly lent

that it was like magic. The actual performance

two hats - summer and winter - and some

was the best that we ever played!

interesting photographs from the 19508. We are also very grateful for three boxes of slides taken

by Patricia Davis (McGuinness) about 1956 and a

small blazer which belonged to Julie Loughnan (D'Arcy).

Catherine Sim, now Deputy Head of the Junior School. has donated her original school uniform to the archives. She wore this summer tunic, blouse and straw hat when she first came to Loreto Mandeville Hall in 1970.

Personally, I felt the night went smoothly and although it. was hard work, the resu]t was very rewarding. It was great to receive so many

positive comments from parents and staff. This is what true musicians are for: to entertain and to

enjoy themselves.

Special thanks must go to the Drama Department and the Music Department,

particularly Miss Wendy Anderson, Mrs Leonie Conolan, Mrs eJenny Meachem and Mrs Wendy

Further information regarding the names of

Todd, who taught and played with us on the

girls in the photographs of Angels and Fairies,

night. Most of' all thank you to all girls who

published in the Mandevillian last year, has kindly been supplied by Mrs Nancy Donald

participated.

Kamy Lee, Year 12

(Burne) - great-aunt of Hermione and Phoebe Knowles - who appears in one of the groups.

With so much help from Past Pupils, from Sister Sylvester O'Malley and Ruth Trait who for many years preserved so much of historical value, from present staff who are still finding treasures and from Sr Paula Ziesing of the Central Archives at Mary's Mount who provides

Lunch In Sydney All Mandevillians who have migrated north to the 'Olympic City' are warmly invited to lunch on Sunday 30 May 1999 from 12.30 pm at:

invaluable information, our Archival Display

The Library Verandah

should be very interesting. We hope that many of

The Exchange Hotel

you will come to view the exhibition on Open Day

Cnr Beattie & Mullens Streets

15 May 1999 between 11.0() am and 4.00 pm. It will be a great opportunity to recall school days

Balmain

Please call either Nicole Gibson (Moloney)

as you tour the school and renew friendships over

on (02) 9818 5519 or Breda Annesley on (02)

a cup of coffee. We are looking forward to seeing

8707 2348 (BIT) or (02) 4285 0418 (AH) if you

you there.

are able to attend.

Sr Josephine Jeffrey, IBVM, Archivist

Invitation to past pupils for expressions of interest in School Council

Committee membership The School Council operates a number of Standing Committees which advise the Council on policy matters and support the Principal and

Past Pupils' 'Bumper' Weekend Dear Past Pupils Our Association now has over 3700

members! Fantastic. We need as many of

you as possible to make the weekend of the 14 and 15 May 1999 an unforgettable one.

Director of Business Operations with advice in

FRIDAY 14 MAY 1999 at 7.30 pm

regard to school operations and management.

75th ANNIVERSARY DINNER

School Council Standing Committee membership provides invaluable assistance to the school. It

CARLTON CREST HOTEL

also offers you the opportunity to make a very real contribution to the school and its future.

at the

* Mini book launch of 'A Mosaic of Memories'

We invite past pupils with appropriate experience and expertise to express their interest in being considered for membership of these Council Committees:

* Sight & sound show of 75 years at Loreto! * Raffles

* Commemorative gift badge

The Finance Committee is responsible for

Telephone enquiries to:

oversight and assistance with the school's

Sue Olney 9885 0624

financial management, accounting policies,

Penny Gamble 9822 7234

and long term financial planning.

Emily Gregory 9592 6611

The Property Committee is responsible for

If you require transport, please contact

long term property master planning, major

Andrea Maule on 9818 7971.

maintenance and development of the school buildings and grounds, and conservation of the Historic House.

SATURDAY 15 MAY, 11.00 am - 4.00 pm ARCHIVAL DISPLAY

The Development Committee is responsible

AND OPEN HOUSE

for policy and planning in the areas of public relations and fund-raising for the school. Our

* View the school archive collection in our

development plan for new school buildings and

beautiful Historic House, Mandeville

facilities relies on the success of our fund-

Hall.

* Memorabilia and refreshments will be on

raising.

Each Committee has 6 to 8 meetings per year (usually 8.00 - 9.15 a.m.). If you would like to discuss further the Committees or the role of

Committee members, please feel free to contact the Principal Anne Hunt or Judy Reid (Director of Development) or Ian James (Director of Business Operations).

sale - relax and enjoy a coffee at Cat* Mandeville

* Volunteers are needed for this day to 'man' the house and archive display and to assist with Cafd Mandeville.

* Please ring Teena Croker on 9830 0583 if you can assist for 1 or 2 hours on the day.

We are always keen to know of those members

of the school community who would be able to assist us in our work, now or in the future, so

that, when vacancies arise, as they do from time to time, we have this information at hand. To

register your interest in assisting us, please present a brief rdsumt outlining your relevant experience and skills and forward this to Dr Anne

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(Dr) Anne Hunt f

Principal

REMINDER

Loreto Past Pupils' /* 7 ,-,-r 1 r a Golf Day Monday 17th May 1999

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Enquiries Jenny Carr 9787 5610

L-R) Sr Ruth Winship IBVM with past pupils Cathy Ferrari (Bailey) Sue Olney (Hanrahan) and Mardi Tovey (Swann).

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Staying in Touch If you know the location of any of the following people, or if' you know of a past pupil who does not receive The Mandevillian, please telephone Judy Reid on 9826 0211.

We would be most grateful for this assistance with %11

updating our records. (*ar above name denotes Class

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Group)

Please remember to advise the School if you move house

or change your name. We love to keep in touch with all members of the Loreto Mandeville Hall family but it is so difficult to find people once they change address.

1946

Gemma Huie

Patricia Cox

1970

1947

Maria Millikan

Elizabeth Partington

Paula Davis

1980

1956

Sarah Larwill

Judith Holden

1982

1960

Anne Williams

Jane Sullivan

Virginia Ellis

1983

Amanda Kerton

1961

Wendy Wilson

1985

1963

Justine Thompson

Christina (Cree)

1986

Gledhill

Anna Kennan

Brenda Lee

Katie Tuke

Samantha Worner

1964 4 416,

Marie Jiminez

Sara Lynch

1987

Mary Fisher

Osaka Scholarship

Annabelle Rice

1966

During 1998 I completed the first year of an Arts /Law

course at Monash Uniuersity. Hauing studied VCE

1988

Mary Jane Alston

Japanese at LMH, I continued my study of the Japanese

Sophie Cleland

1967

language and culture as part of my Arts course at Monash where the department of Japanese Studies is very well regarded. 1 was pleased with the results I

Louise Tuck

Carol Johnson

1991

Louise Potter

achieued and I

Melissa Schutze

1969

was encouraged to make application for a scholarship from

Amy Cleland

Deborah Jones

the Association of International Education Japan (AIEJ).

Liz Gallagher

Further to my application I was awarded a full AIEJ

Linda Mahon

scholarship to study at Osaka University for one year. I will

Judy Bourke

undertake such subjects as Japanese Contemporary Society and Law, which witt be credited to my Monash Arts degree.

The course commences iii April this year and continues

until March 2000. Osaka University is a Japanese National

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University and inkerits the progressive and liberal

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tradition of Osaka which had been the centre of the economy of the. country for many centuries. There are about

12,500 undergraduates at the Uni of whom about 850 are foreign students. As a National University it is one of Japan's premier tertiary institutions, (Ind it is a great privilege for me to haue been awarded the scholarship.

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As Osaka is a sister city to Melbourne, I may be able to

fulfil. some functions for the City of Metbourn.e during my studies on Osaka.

One of the principal objectives of this scholarship is to

foster international understanding, and I am looking forward to meeting Japanese students and people in the local community and to being introduced to a host family,

During the year I hope to travel to Fukuoka to revisit the school I attended on the uery first LMH Japanese exchange

School Councillor Kristen Doyle and School Vice Captain Jessica

trip in 1995.

Curley with an appredative audience at the 'Bad Fashion"

Sara Lynch, 12/1997

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Parade in the Courtyard of the Senior School.

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I often think the pressures these days for young parents are much harder to deal iuith - isolation, harsh climate,

droughts. floods and a lack of amenities can try one's determination, ingentlity and day to day pati.ence, but th.at does not compare with the niaterialistic, hedonist atniosphere prevailing these days. Trying to ill>41-it Christianity against the odds, I am amazed at how well they

are doi.ng it, and thank God for the worth, the

gentleness, the responsibility and godliness of our young folk.

The Mandeuillian has kept me feeling in touch with Toorak, as I am sure it has for many others unable to visit.

I haue always felt proud of Loreto and all it stood for but never so much as token Loreto Landlink came into being.

The assistance through Landlink lue were able to arrange

for those suffering economic hardship was invaluable. Just ift.

to know there were city people who would help, care,

understand and do something made so much difference to sonie uery desperate families.

Despite a recent battle with cancer, Veronica hopes to make her long desired return to Loreto Mandeville Hall for the Past Pupils' weekend of 75th birthday celebrations in Veronica Gorman (Photo from School Captains' Honour Board)

May.

Past Pupil Profile Veronica Capell (Gorman) Veronica Gorman received the surprise of her life when her name was announced as the School Captain 1951 of Loreto Mandeville Hall, as she was a Year 11 student.

Veronica's life since has taken her from leafy Toorak first into outback Western Queensland, and later to Central Western New South Wales, so that Veronica and her

husband John Capell could educate their family of nine children.

"In Western Queensland in 1958 there was a four year drou.ght in the offing. Our first four babies were born in a

huge rambling hospital with gauzed-in uerandahs and ceiling fans of singular inefficiency, gireli: the u'eather.

Magnificent staff and dedicated doctors ouer the years calined any worries about isolation. Although we had no hot water, no electricity other than lights, and no proper telephone, we had friends, each other, a le()11:derful, spec·tacular country full of wildlife which we all appreciated - the Lord was uery good to its.

Education was a challenge - thankfully the Queensland Correspondence School had uery high standards. It was a wonderful lifestyle - isolated of course - 60 miles to town me.ant we went to Mass every second week. The Rosary

Sisters from Toowoomba copered thousands of miles visiting schools and homes, giving our children instruction and becoming life-long friends. A moue to Condamine meant a school bus ( 10 miles away) and access to a 'real' school for the first tinie. Their schoolwork was well aboue

average, but they had never seen a blackboard or people playing basketball and, among my derelicti.ons of duty as a parent, I'd neglected to teach them how to skip. They nearly died of mortification.

Surviving all that, coping wit}1 jackaroos, etc., and the arrival of our sixth baby, was much easier note we had a

washing machine instead of a copper and bore water. I had an electric iron and a hot water system - what luxury!

Our final move to Central Western NSW has been a

The Capells gather for a family wedding in 1998.

(L-R) Geoffrey, Deborah, Sally, Elizabeth, James, Jocelyn, Alicia, Veronica (Gorman) and her husband John, Brendan and Peter.

Decade Reunions Class of 1949 will be holding their 50 Year Reunion this year. Further information from Pat Bourke (Campbell) 9596 4094

Class of 1969 30 Year Reunion will be held on

Saturday 7 August 1999. Further information from Sally Edwards (Gunnis) 9817 3711

We have been unable to locate the following past pupils Liz Gallagher, Linda Mahon, Judy Bourke, Deborah Jones and Gemma Huie. If you can assist with an address or phone number please contact Judy Reid 9826 0211 or Sally Edwards 9817 3711

Class of 1979 20 Year Reunion will be held on Friday 10 September 1999. Invitations will be sent closer to the date. Further information from Leonie MeLinden (Browne) 9885 4133.

blessed haven - Catholic Priniary School, local high school, and then Loreto Normanhurst for the girls and Marist

Class of 1989 10 Year Reunion will be held this year.

Further information from Marno Ryan 9817 1262.

College in Forbes for the boys. They are all doing their own thing these days with the 'baby'now a primary teacher, and we haue grandchildren to keep us busy.

Saturday 13 November 1999. Further information from

Class of 1974 will be holding a 25 Year Reunion on Jane Bryan (Britt) 9481 7930.

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Nicole Gibson (Moloney) Equal Dux 1986 After leaving school, Nicole Moloney undertook an Arts/Law degree at Melbourne University with Honours in Australian History. The first year was very difficult, as sadly, Nicole's father died in July of that yean Nicole recalls long, lazy Uni days spent mostly in the Caf, on the South Lawns and in the library, Lectures from

luminaries such as Dinny O'Hearn and Geoffrey Blainey, Robin Sharwood and Hilary Chat·lesworth highlighted her academic years, and her Fine Arts tutor was Russell Staiff, who taught her at Lot·eto.

During her university years, Nicole worked part time at David Jones and in 1989 as an assistant in the Loreto

Junior School After Care programme.

After graduation she completed Articles of Clerkship at Dunhill Madden Butler, Solicitors, and then worked in

their Corporate and Commercial .section. Nicole really enjoyed working there until she left to have her baby, Grace Virginia, in July 1998. During those years she also worked on secondment to the legal departments of The Shell Company of Australia and Glaxo Wellcome Limited, both very valuable experiences. Nicole was promoted to Senior Associate of the firm in 1997.

Nicole

recalls "Memorable

experiences

included

barkpacking through Europe with Justine Galante (HSC 1986) and travelling to the USA with Mum. I loved

trarelling through Scandinavia, Russia and the UK in 1995 with my husband: Mark Gibson. My uncle, Fr Frank Molone¥, officiated at our niarriage in August 1996. My mother, Virginia Molonev, (a teacher at Loreto Junior School for 14 years) died iii October 1997. I took six months

leare of absence to care for Muni at home - such a rewarding yet taxing experience! I am so grateful I was given the opportunity to spend this precious time with my Mum. Mai·k, Grace and I hare recently moved to Sydney,

and at present I am liappily taking care of Grace who is the light of our lives.'

Jicole Gibson (Moloney) relaxes with Grace Virginia

Brigid Hains (Crennan) Equal Dux 1986 "When I left school I was uncertain about my future

career, but euentually took a leap of jaith into an Arts degree. It was a choice which I haue never regretted. After time working in museums and galleries, 1 returned to study, t

and I am now teaching history at Monash University. I liaue recently completed a PhD in history, returning to my early enthusiasm for science and the natu.ral enuiroilm.ent with a topic which in restigated the nexus

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I am blessed in niany ways in my life: a career which is geii itinrlv a

rocation is not the least of those blessitigs. More

precious still is the love and companionship of my husband, I

Paul, and the opportunity to pursue a life rich in interests,

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friendship and family. My time at Mandeuille has left me with a number of legacies: my faith in the importance of community is just one aspect, and a reuiued interest in playing music with friends is another. Most important are

the rare, but treasured, friendships which extend from Brigid Hains (Crennan) in a pensive mood on holidays.

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school into adult life."

(pp 1968). Grandmother of Sarah Mercovich (pp 1990),

Family News

Jane Mercovich (pp 1992) and Edwina Holbeach (pp 1997). It was Maud's brother Wadee Amad who donated

Engagements

the statue of St Michael at the front of the drive.

Rebecca Thiel '9() to Justin Glass

Frank Hempel, husband of Judy (Montague, pp 1945)

Charlotte Ostor '89 to Matthew Tehan (in New York)

Judy Mountain, mother of' Jennifer (pp 1980) and Karen

Patrice Murphy '79 to Stephen Petri

(pp 1981)

Tania Ipavec '89 to Cameron McClure

John Hayden, husband of'Jeannette (Fakhry pp 1960)

Elizabeth McArdle '90 to Scott Martin

General News

Elissa Davison '88 to John Bown Caroline Griffin ' 87 to Sean MePhee

Moya O'Shea (1976) writes to us (via email!) from London where she has lived for the past 12 years. Her

Marriages

home is in the centre of' town - just behind the Tate Gallery.

Kirsty Davison '91 and Andrew Ralph (10/10/98)

Moya works as a writer, even though, she adds, she wasn't the best English student at school !

Sarah Meagher '89 and Robert Stock (14/11/98) Jacqueline Buttigieg ( Staff) and Adrian Sammut ( 19/12/98)

Martha Clark (Parry, 1970) came tovisit from California,

USA where she lives with her family Martha had not seen

Sandra Jane (StafD and Simon Purssey (3/1/99)

the school since she left at the end of Year 8 in 1966.

Cathy Woodhouse (Staff) and Michael Hunt (3/4/99)

Martha's mother, who now lives in Florida, accompanied her on her visit. Neither could believe the number of new

Births

buildings that have been erected.

To Julienne Hogan and Bryan Walkinshaw, a son, Jack Francis

To Felicity O'Shea and Adrian Kennedy, a daughter, Rebecca Charlotte

Patrice Murphy ( 1979) expects to complete her PhD in Management in July thi year at New York University, and is planning to stay in the USA for a few more years (she arrived in 1995). Patrice has recently become engaged and

To Catherine Bradley and Peter Kudelka, a son, Jack Peter

is marrying an American in New York on 17 April 1999.

News from Olivia Barry ( 1992) who is presently working

To Belinda Cameron and Gerard Browne, a daughter,

in Switzerland taking care of two children - quite a

Samantha Jane

To Michael Francis and Sonia Francis, a son, Jack Michael

(Michael is the past pupil!)

To Alison O'Regan and David Zidarich, a son, Elliot George

challenge as they speak no English and Olivia is learning German! A stint working for the Chelsea Football Club in London convinced Olivia that Collingwood fans weren't so bad!

To Virginia Borghesi and Andrew Halse, a daughter, Freya Charlotte Borghesi To Sarah Thomas and Michael Keenan, a daughter, Lucinda Chloe

To Felicity Pierce and Philip Small, a son, Hamish Philip To Angie Hayden and Paul Visintini, a daughter, Sienna

We would love to hear from any School Captain or

To Sarah Winship and Greg Perrett, a son, Matthew

Dux of School for our Past Pupil Profile or Family

Gordon

News pages for the Anniversary issues of' the

To Madeleine Waters and Noel Wood, a daughter,

Mandevillian.

Stephanie Frances

Please

forward to The

Editor

Mandevillian.

To Ina McCorkell and Maurici Cortada-Esteve, a daughter Marta Gabriella

To Leonie Browne and Frank McLinden, a daughter, Ellie Grace

To Suzanne Dunn and Stuart Baron, a daughter, Jessica Louise

Deaths

We extend our sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of the following: Jacqueline Mary Drake (MeNamara, past pupil Class of 1958).

IBVM News Congratulations to Sr Mary Wright IBVM who has been elected General Leader of the Loreto Sisters worldwide.

Sr Mary, a past pupil of' Loreto Mandeville Hall, and until

Cam Paradise, husband of Mary (Meehan, pp 1952)

recently Provincial Leader of the Australian Province of

Brian Naulty, husband of Christine (McKenzie, pp 1951)

Loreto Sisters, has now moved to Rome to take up her new role.

and father of Simone (pp 1983)

Patricia MeDavitt (Doyle pp 1939). Mother of Joanne

Congratulations to Sr Deirdre Browne IBVM on her

Bonollo (Chapman, pp 1966) and Patricia Alexandra

McDavitt (pp 1961) and Jillian MeDavitt (pp 1971).

recent appointment as Provincial Leader of the Australian Province of' Loreto Sisters, replacing Sr Mary. Sr Deirdre, who is currently Sister Superior at Loreto Kirribilli, will

Grandmother of Kate Bonollo (pp 1988), Kym Bonollo (pp

take up her position in April.

(Alex) Simms (Chapman, pp 1973). Stepmother of Jane

1991) and Julie Bonollo (pp 1994).

Our prayers and blessings to Mary and Deirdre iii these

Maud Coleman (Amad): mother of Mary Liz Holbeach (pp 1964), Debbie Mercovich (pp 1965), Patricia Thompson

very important leadership roles and to the Loreto Order as we enter the new millennium and its challenges.

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The Birth of the LMH Festive Fair November 1997. What have I done? Agreed to conuene a

school fair. We haven't had one since 1984. Things haue changed iii the market place. Where do I find the talented coordinators? On the phone, where else? And so it evolved, the LMH Festive Fair was conceived.

The first trimester was one of doubt. We have missed the

raspberries. It can't be done. My partner will kill me. The idea won't work. Second trimester: Yes we can do it./ We

haue /bund an excellent source for... So, six months later and with an entire committee working at full pace we were now only awaiting the birth of the fair.

The joyful day was Sunday 29 November. The event started with the usual joyful twinges on Saturday when eager traders entered the grounds to snap up rare pieces of

Parents' Association News Year 1 2 Garden Courtyard Renovated The Loreto Mandeville Hall Parents' Association made a

donation to the school of $33,000, the proceeds of their fundraising over the last two years, to enable the school to renovate the Year 12 courtyard.

This is a project the school wished to do but was not able to fund in the current budget. It's also a project that will

benefit the majority of students during their time at Mandeville.

Work commenced over the summer break and the final

landscaping is almost complete.

Combined with the donation of the proceeds from the Fair in November 1998 the Parents' Association has so far

this year donated over $105,000 to the school.

haute couture and trash and treasure.

By 9 0'clock on Sunday morning the event was in full

flight. Slowly but surely movement was taking place. By lunchtime people were mingling and lingering, enjoying the beauty of the grounds, quality of produce, the neverending array of entertainment and the always friendly ambience.

The birth took place at 1800 hours amid a great deal of

joy, relief and congratulations as our final profit was in

Upcoming Events Our two major events for 1999 are the Raceday at Flemington on 21 July and the annual Dinner Dance on 11 September. Both dates should be marked on the calendar, as these events will be great fun. Further details will be available in the weekly bulletin closer to the time.

Parents' Association Meetings All parents are invited to attend the Parents'Association

excess of $72,000.

The birth of this fair, unlike any ordinary birth, was the culmination of effort, support and generosity from the

meetings. The dates are in the school calendar and any new parents to the school are particularly welcome.

entire school community, especially the committee of 44 people who had worked tirelessly for 12 months.

It was agreed unanimously at a meeting of the fair committee and the Parents' Association that the proceeds be given to the Loreto Mandeville Hall Building Appeal.

The swimming pool was now in sight!

To thank you for your support seems inadequate, to

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praise you too frivolous; to say that I had the honour of working with you is the most appropriate. Your efforts

which resulted in the amalgamation of an already generous and friendly school community will never be forgotten.

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Sue Coleman, Fair Committee Convenor 1998

Front and back cover photos: Scenes from the

Twilight Celebration. See article page 3.

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Editorial Mandevillian Loreto Mandeville Hall

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

Editor, Margaret Quill; Junior School, Michelle Seymour; The Community, Sr. Ellison Taffe; Typists, Jacqueline Buttigieg and Barbara Heyhoe; Past Pupils'Association, Teena Croker; Photography, Lynne Beck and Jayne Webster; Design assistance, Kate Whelan and Lynne Beck.

Printed by New Litho Pty Ltd www. newlitho.com.au

A Big Sister- Little Sister Day is held in the newly paved Year 12

Courtyard. Further landscaping is still to be completed.

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(Clockwise from top right) 1. Jennifer Wong

Year 6 Camp

observing an experiment at Discovery Science Museum, Bendigo.

2. Kate Sala, Caitlin Mios and Lucy Wilkinson making notes in their camp booklets on board the paddle steamer Canberra.

3. Kate Sala, Julia Hall, Stephanie Hannon, Victoria Gregory and (front) Alexandra Cuttler - enjoy morning tea in Heathcote.

4. Madeline Tilley, Victoria Cavanagh and Sarah

% Maule record events while cruising down the Murray River 5. Nicola Flook, Julia Hall and Nicola Rawling in the old showers at Deborah Gold Mine, Bendigo.

6. Chloe Chiem, Jennifer Wong, Angela Basil, Bridget Blackburn, Phoebe Pownall and Gabriella Farries at the mine entrance.

7. Half in and half out of the State - Year 6 girls standing on the border at Echuca!

8. (centre top) Sarah Pound and Sarah Maule at the Ice Creamery.

9. (bottom) Sunday Barca-Irving relaxes at the Ice Creamery.

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