Mandevillian, 2001, Vol16, No1

MANDEVILLIAN Vol 16, No. 1

May 2001

LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL

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Front Cover: LMH Music Tour:

At Stonehenge - Andrea Vaz, Hannah Coleman, Penny Wang, Jennifer Fu, Renata Anderson.

Page Tyrrell Background:

Performing at the St George's British School, Rome.

Above: Year /0 Quad Scull Division 3 Winners: L-R: Samantha Mustey, Clare Arbon, Kate Argentino, Kirstyn Campbell and Andrea Pahor (coxswain)

From the Principal

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princpal

One ofthe things I love about school life is that every new year, indeed every new terni. is full of anticipation. We enjoy tliese beginnings each one with such an abundance ofhope and expectation at the prospect of new challenges and opportunitiex.

We beuan 200 I with enormous pride and Joy that we had undertaken our

R »611-blin.·1--4-ilirtofipittiij<»ap-:»1wf litst international Milsic lolit' overthe C litistinas break. Every member of

the school 1:imily can ritditful|v share our pleasure m the success ot this

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·' this venture possible, Ms Mary ()'1)tiscoll. Dr Sits:in Stevens, Mrs Leonie

** Conolan. Mrs Anne Elliott, Mrs .lenny Meachein. Do conie along to our :4-- .

ir next Music Concert iii .Julie. You \viil hear the difference.

Dr.Anne llimt

Another highlight of this term was the Australlan Loreto Leadership Team conference. These confurences are vital to us as the Loreto schools iii

Australia. as we pray. ponder and work to maintain and foster the IBVM charism in our schools. This year. our

• Myselli Amie Hillit. oil tile topic. Cha#enges .Ahead

conference took place iii Sydney in March and involved

approximately 60 stafffrom our schools. including Dr

iii the Nert Ten Years.

• Mr Ray Paxton. Religious Education Coordinator.

Susan Stevens, Ms Elizabeth Burns. Ms Louise Peyton,

Loreto Normanhill.st. who led us through a reflective

Miss Catherine Sim. Mr Ian James and myself from

process on the work of Dr Toni Groome. a specialist

Loreto Mandeville Hall, Our speakers at this year s

in Religious Education who teaches at Boston

conference included

College USA. on The Asent/27/ t/ements 0/'u

• Sister Frances Orchard ]BVM from England who

ge/iii///ch' C :/th„/ic school

spoke on Authentic Le,/ders/,47. Sister Frances is the

former Principal of St. Marv's School. Ascot and is

All of the presentations provided much food for thought

now executive officer for the Association of I leads of

and rellection. disciission und sharing of current practice

Independent (i.e. schools that are not grant

in schools. Lach day was aIKo marked by the celebration

maintained) Catholic schools iii England.

of hilligy together. It was inspiring to be at the Mary

• Sister Deirdre Browne IBVM. Sister Provincial of

Mac Killop C ent re. where the spirit of this great Australian

Loreto Australia, who spoke on the topic of

saint is so taiigible. We have returned with a renewed

Shicent-v. a focal theme for our AllstriJan Loreto

sense ofour lilission :1% a Loreto school and a renewed

schools this year

Commitment to strive to instil thilt illission even more

• Two sculptors who are each being considered ibi- a

deeply in our school communities.

commission to produce a lilli sized statue of Mary Ward for our schools.

C l)r) Anne / lum

Welcome to Louise Peyton, Director of Junior School It is with great pleasure that we welcome Ms Louixe Peyton, Dip. T,, B.Ed„ M.Ed., as Deputy Principal-Director of Junior School (Prep Year 6) at Loreto Mandeville Hall. to our school this year. Louise

coines to this position with very strong credentials and proven commitment to Catholic education of the highest quality. Most

recently, she was working as Education Officer - Literacy (C.1.a.S.S.) with the Catholic Education Oftice here in Melbourne, in which role

she was responsible for the professional development ofteachers iii this most important and successful early literacy programme. Prior to

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this. she was Head ofthe Jimior School (Prep - Year 6) at Getiazzano FCJ College for three years. In her various roles. she has proved herself to be a talented teacher and a most capable and competent educational [eader. Louise conies to us with energy, enthusiasm and expertise in the field of primary education. She also comes with experience and considerable insight into the goals of a Prep - Year P girls' school. Welcome to Lot'eto, Louise.

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Report from the Chairman It is my great pleasure to announce that, after years of careful planning and preparation. we have begun the construction of our Sports Centre and adjacent Art Facility. McCorkell Builders have been appointed as the builders, with Crone Ross our architect and project manager. Demolition and excavation work commenced in January and Archbishop George Pell most graciously visited and led us in a ceremony to bless the site in early April, Current indications are that the project the first part of our Property Master Plan. will be completed and ready for use by April 2002, Thank you to those many members of

the School family who have already provided financial support for the project. I ask that all families now join us by giving their financial support. The greater your support, the stronger the School's ability to manage the project and move forward with its plans. Please help us.

1 also thought it appropriate to bring to the School family's attention the role which our Principal, Dr Anne Hunt, plays on various Committees outside of the school in 2001. Loreto Mandeville I lall is proud that our principal is Chairman of The Invergowrie Foundation, whose primary focus is to promote and advance public education in general witliin the State of

Victoria and the education of girls and women in particular, The Foundation has a corpus of several millions dollars and disburses grants each year for educational purposes within Victoria. Dr Hunt is also Vice President of the Management Committee of Girls Sport Victoria. GSV is already off to a great start, in this its inaugural year. with 24 Melbourne

independent girls' schools and approximately 16,000 students involved. Dr Hunt is also a Council member of the Incorporated Association of Registered Teachers of Victoria, an organisation which aims (i) to be pre-eminent in providing

educational services fur the teaching professional, particularly those in Victorian independent schools and (ii) to promote the interests of education by promoting and enhancing the status and interest of the teaching profession, particularly in independent schools in Victoria and by informing, influencing and supporting the work of the teaching profession. Our School Council is pleased and proud that our Principal undertakes these significant responsibilities in the broader educational

community and appreciates the benefits, including, the recognition and kii(los, that we as a school enjoy though her involvement.

Bryan Madden, Chairman

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Enrolment News

2002 - Enrolments for Preparatory, Years 4,5 and 7,2002 classes should be finalised as soon as possible. Only a limited

number ofplaces remain unfilled. / 2003 - Enrolment interviews for Years 4,5 and 7 applicants to commence in 2003 will begin during Term 2,2001 and thosJ' who have lodged applications for entry at Years 4,5 and 7 should receive an invitation to arrange an interview by early next , term. Ifyou believe you have made an application for commencement in one of the 2003 intake years (with the exception of

the 2003 Preparatory Class) and do not receive a letter regarding interview arrangements please contact the Registrar as soon i as possible.

If you plan to apply for a place in 2002 or 2003 for your daughter and you have not already lodged an application form, now is the time to attend to it.

Scholarships and Bursaries Mathematics Scholarships for Year 9 in 2002

Closing date 4.00 pm Thursday 16 August, Examination Date Saturday morning 25 August 2001.

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A limited number of Bursaries are available for entry in the Senior School especially for daughters of past pupils who might not otherwise be able to attend Loreto Mandeville Hall. These Bursaries provide up to 50% remission of academic tuition fees and are awarded to Catholic families on the basis of a means test. A

pplication forms for the Mathematics Scholarships and Bursaries can be obtained from the Registrar, Ms Zena Roslan.

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We welcome Sr Maureen Bui-ke IBVM und Mr Peter Suffren to our School Council this year. St- Maureen has worked in

our Australian Loreto schools iii a range of capacities over the years, and was Principal of Loreto College Billarat from 1995 to 1997. Peter is well known to the Se|loo| Coliticil. having served on the Properly Committee since 1995.

Loreto Mandeville Hall is blessed indeed in the dedication and commitment ofour School Council to the welfare of the

school. On behalfofthe School family. I express our heartfult thanks to Out members 01'Council tor 2001: Bryan Madden (Chairman). Maureen Burke IBVM. Elizabeth Butt OAM. Elizabeth Cuilain, Margaret lionner IBVM. Annabelle Scanlon (Deputy Chair of School C ouncil), John Sheldon. Peter Suffren. Micliael Tehan and Henry Tumbull.

I also thank those generous members of the school family who assist in the work of the Sellool Council by serving on its Committees. The membership of our School Council Committees this year is: Development: Annabelle Scatilon (Chair), Margaret I lomier IBVM, Michael Tehan, Aldo Gandolfo. Judy Reid.

Anne Hunt, lan James and Louise Peyton.

Fibance: John Sheldon (Chair). Patrick Sweeneb Graeme 13<,u ker. John

School Council

Phillips. John Vines. Chris Pidcock, Ellie Tallb IBVM Anne Iliint, lan James. Louise Peyton. Judy Reid and Geraldine Hott.

Property.' I lenry Turnbull (Chair). Peter Suffren, Maureen Burke 1BVM. Stuart Fowler. Peter Walsh, John MeNamara, Aline Html. lan James. Tom

Parrott. Geraldine Ilott and Louise Peyton.

Council Review:

Elizabeth Butt OAM (Chain. 81-yan Madden. Margaret

Honner IBVM. Anne Hunt and Annabelle Scanlon.

2001 has been declared the hue/-/mtion.7/ }'em- 0/ Vohmteers. It is a year to pay generous tribute to those many members of Our Commimity who gi,e

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their time mid expertise fleely and generously in serving the interests of the Cominlinity.

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Congratulations to Elizabeth Butt OAM ...iss Elizabeth It was with Ldreat excitement thilt we recen·ed new< on Atiftrnlia 1-):iv tbal nin- KelinnI ('nuticil nirmlwr M

Butt. was awarded the Medal of the Order of Allstralia (OAM). The :tward pays litting tribute to Miss Butt's extraordinary commitment and dedication to education in general (both government and lion-government). to girls' education in

-- particular. and also to school governance and industrial relations. Her service to the

educational Comillimity has been truly outstanding. Miss Butt was president of the 1 - Associatioll of Independent Schools of Victoria for two years and served on its committee for 23 years. She hits sened on the Council ofthe Invergowrie Foundation since its beginning in 1992. Since retiring as Principal of Fintona Girls' School in 1991. she has generously served on the School Councils of ivatihoe (iii-ls Grammar School and Mentone Girls' Grammar

School as well as at Loreto Mandeville Hall. where she has been :1 Council member since the

inception of our School Council in 1992. As a member of our founding School Council, Miss Butt played a critical und decisive role in the early development of the Council. Her particulat ly valuable contribution was her vast knowledge and experience in the area of I 1*U '

4, school administration and governance. She proved :iii effective guide and mentor to the Z. Council iii that crucial period in which the self-identity of the School Council was being established. its pai-ameters defined and its relationship and responsibilities articulated. [le:lily collet-atulations to Miss Butt O AM.

Come and Visit Us

Sellior School

Junior School

Open Day

Thursday 10 May 9.15 am

Monday 6 August 10.10 am

Wednesday 31 October 9 -12

Junior School

Senior School

Senior School

Wednesday 23 May 9.30 am

Tuesday 7 August 9.15 am

Thursday 22 November 9.15 am

Senior School

Senior School

Junior School

Wednesday 13 June 9.15 am

Tuesday 4 September 9.15 am

1-hursday 22 Noveniber 10.10 am

Junior School

Junior School

Wednesday 13 June 10.H) am Tuesday 4 September 10.10 am

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Destinations Year 12, 2000

All our Year 12,2000 students have been offered a place in

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a tertiary course or training situation of their choice.

Ninety-four received offers of a university or TAFE course,

one a traineeship and another a place in an applied arts folio-

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preparation year.

Even though a number of interstate tertiary offers were received, only one graduate will be moving out of Victoria to study - at Austi-allan National University in Canberra.

Also leaving home, but for a different reason, will be

Miranda Hindle who has deferred her university place for a GAP voluntary work placement in Britain. Emily Smith and •

Vaiiessa Condello have also been required to defer and will

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• Deakin 7

¤ La Trobe 5

0 Monash 21 • RMIT 7

be taking up their places in the new Monash Medicine

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0 Swinburne 3

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We can be confident that most of our exiting students were satisfied with their offers as, at the conclusion of VTAC Round 3 offers:

Destinations by Institution Type

• 96% had received an offer of their 1 ht - 3rd course preference

• 588/0 - Ist preference

• 31% - 211(1 preference • 3°/0 - 5th-8th preference

Higher Education

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Foundation Year 1 %

Courses by Career Interest Arts & Communication 35

Health Sciences 17

Arts

Dental Science 2

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Media & Writing 6

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Health Promotion 1

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Build Environment 5

Architecture 3

Engineering 2 Business & Commerce 28

Adverting 5

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Pharmacy

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0 Chisholm 1

Physiotherapy

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0 Homesglen 1

Psychology

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ORMIT 9 0 Swinburne 2

Law

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Science

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Business 12 Commerce 8

Hospitality 2

Science

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Information Management 1

Animal Science

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Creative Arts 9 Arts & Science 1 Applied Design 7

Biomedical Science 1

IMusic 1 Computer Science 1 Performance 1 Food Science 1

Congratulations:

Education & Child Care 5

Rosannah Healy -

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Grand Prix d'Honneurfor best

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candidate in Year 11 (French) in

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TIt is with great pride that we congratulate the Year 12 class of 2000 on their excellent results. In summary:

• 18% ofourgraduating Year 12 students achieved ati ENTER (Equivalent National Tertiary Entry Rank) above 99.00 (compared to 1 % state-wide) • 56% achieved a score of 90.00 or above (compared to 10% state-wide)

, • 77% of our students achieved 80.00 or above (compared to 20% state-wide). This is a splendid result and we are very proud ofthem.

1 We extend very special congratulations to Julia Dehm. Cassandra Fry, Rebecca Pereira, Georgina Coleman, ...11/ .l.VV,till

1 Katherine MeMahon, Cecily O'Shea, Vanessa Condello. Megan Downing, Jennifer Fu, Sally Finemore, Patricia Nigro,

1 Annabel Smith, Belinda Bowman, Simone Ball, Andrea Vaz, Emily Smith, Caroline Wallace, Rachel Griffiths, Vi Pham , and Caroline Chen, each of whom achieved an ENTER of 98.00 or above, placing them in the top 2% of the State. f We also extend very hearty congratulations to those students who achieved perfect scores in their studies: Vanessa I Condello (English), Katherine MeMahon (English), Rebecca Pereira (English and Literature), Emily Smith (Economics

i and English) Jane Stewart (English and History Revolutions), Andrea Vaz (English) and Cassandra Fry (Legal Studies).

£ We also pay a very special tribute to Cassandra Fry, our Dux of School for 2000, Cassandra commenced in Prep at i

' Loreto in 1988, and proved hersel f to be an ambitious and talented student, who set high goals for herself and worked i with determination to achieve them. She also participated in a range of co-curricular activities over the years, particularly 1 ? in the area of Debating for which she was awarded the school's highest honour, an insignia. We wish Cassandra every ;

success as she embarks on this next stage of her life - a double degree in Arts/Law at Monash University.

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Congratulations to Monash

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Prize Winner, An Pham Associate Professor Peter Wells. Deputy Head

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of the School of Physics and Materials Engineering at Monash University, visited our Assembly on 20 February 2001 to award the Monash Prize to An, as our top Year 1 1 student in 2000. An received a handsome certificate, a

cheque for $450.00, a $50.00 book voucher and a letter from the Vice Chancellor of Monash

University. Congratulations to An and thank

you to Monash University and to Associate Professor Peter Wells.

L-R: Dr Anne Hunt, Professor Peter Wells, Monash Prize winner An Pham, An's

father Mr Phu-Tinh Pham, sister Vi and mother Thi-Them Nguyen

Congratulations Premier's VCE Award winners:

Rebecca Pereira -English and Literature Julia Dehm - English and German Cassandra Fry - Political Studies

Jane Stewart -History Revolutions Above: Rebecca Pereira who has won

three Premier's Awards for English ('00), Literature ('00) and Music History and Styles ('99)

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School Captain's Address to Final Assembly, 2000 They ear hiis been quite an hiques.Ure one und euch.veur le i el hax

The reg obihty to „cor whilt zie ttunt. /0 hure /Phwds mid ciR?ose

achieved much in its own way, Und l „ould like to Congi.}lulate

xibil'cts in-e/i/71 //eye.4 /11,1/7.t'.lciling reap/eden 't /wre. Recenth /

te,/chers. snidents und pwrms 7hke tiu' getting thi-ough miother

nu-ned Whteen. 77,6· It us :1 11 (,/ic/crti// ///7/c because,·,// of' a

busy school year. )'et. 1 hikt this yew- hux /77-obably been busv

sudden / h,id the kyul /-44,/ to do so /17,1/7-v things and it seems thiit

and diuining tbr us,7/1. it hus :,/so been £7 Ili i, 7/cyc bi·c·,W/.%'e It c lt/,0

/icm / ha i c· real />ic/cy,endence thrit et ers'one /1 /brced to

sit here in the Me/bum-ne /inrn /1,7// todu.v mr yi/ted iii No ni,iny

:/i'knmt /e*,c. 117,en / ttl/-ned ethtee/1 / 11,7.0 .0/7(7Al e,·ed ilith /ove.

trays. 1·Ve mr the /linuitic,//i' und the i/7/ellecti/,7/A·Fi/'it i/iyed 1 1 D

mrsents am/ independence. It 'henvou nu-/7 ek,hteen in /sme/vou

con sit here union#st ti*mA this :7/.je/-/ioon. ti c' con leale here

J/V 6./1 071 .7 yun,ind sent 6, the w-m-v. //lk/ghic' tt uking up on .vour

tod.?v und enilm/1 017 27 hal/2*v. wthet/,ci- ire actii:i/0' ti·'it el (11·no/.

ed,hlecmh b i/-thday £7/7£/ bc·ing sent to 11 Ul·.'

bee,juse H c iri// hare the tivedom to rehix ami enier t,ine together.

When / was preparing to speak today / tholight of uN the

S< 1 11 h.7/ can it e do us the pon er/id. the educated und the

it-Linderti// thing> / cou/d sa.v Obout the School. :iliout my ti-ic·mA

m 1, i/eyed7 11'e// /2,1- ./ sturl ive con xit l//7 und rew/Ar hon hicky

und some ot' the gre.it /17,71101-iCS / h.zi v hud lit L oreto .md /hen /

11 e ,·Ur. Some o/'lis mu r not knoti hon import.mt.1/7 education is

tholight. tre// H hot about the people 11 ho n i// nerer knon 1, hut it

,'md hoil H under/W it 6 to M e in mich a /Pee mui hberul commy.

is like /o be hereted:o' us educated. t,·//emed,7/1£/ t-el' /-/ilht i-£/1/£76·7

77,6 1.4 inisxiblv because // 11· al/ thut lir h:ne ever knotrn, But

1 thought. tie// /'ve got a /2,9 minutes to ni/k ,ill(llt thok 1% ho

knoit ·/cY/ge und counwe mr the 0/7/v things that it ill he/r the

arelit so hickv. those ir·ho nill nercue to school. in the hore th. il

ltv-i-ible .Unmtion in 171:/ces /ike Atidwijikmn. 112 hore to use our

ite. us the luck-v ones. it i// be //itli/enced to make the /77(101 0/'our

knoti le·*e /4, prove to the ti or/d the benetit.0 0/' ethication.

chancex so that Ii·-e Cati p,7.V ir>/72'Ct to those itho 1, 77/ net er h./1 c

th'Cdom und eql/£'lliot

our kick.

11 2 /771/.v i//st) reahke thal .itist bcc,'m.k ire ure hic·Air und gitted

At Loreto Ne are const.intly mught to look to the luture. 10

chies/7 1 /Jitim th:/1 1% e hin e die nght ta Uve better th,7/7 :1/0 une e/Ne.

conce/itiate on Ii-/7:it lie.7/·C gom# to do. lihilt stilyects Ire Ntt/(/L:

This year we have had the chance to dance at the Concert Hall. run

ithere tie Ii ant to yo utte/- school. 11-here ire n-iliti<lic//0.· 9) there

und.gi,>77 at 0/:77#,ic l'emws. imd ire ce/cbrate our School in the

is this angoing /Deling thut itr cou/d .7// do ,7/77.uing things iii the

A/e/bom-ne lim n //,7//. blit thil ch,L'.v// ne.21.0.:il-ih ninke l/.0' good

timur it' tt e it 'ant to :ind this 6 17/zibal« it h,w keepx ils /71<)/it med.

people. 11 h,w it outi nnike Us good peop/e 6 it' 11 r U.4.'(/ our

becouse u e mr encell/-,wed to think about our incs mid /0 /17:/ke

,/di unt,we.0 /0 he//7 the dis,·ic/t ,·i/it,·wed.

mogress. But in manv countnes therc 6 no concept of things

A glumix/an H /7/ uni-5 contintic i/'enough peop/e think th at it's

nim ing on. ofthings gening better. / :un going to use Afgh,mistan

ok,(v. 11 2// surch' there mr enough 0/'us to knoir thot it k not.

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as an exwnple. imd / hope / non k xmwd 4.mu-wit in suring th/k

Il l· .7// Ham /0 t/-'li c/. enior c)i//iqe/1 cs um/ hi v in thrdom. st) it e

but it /9 '7 countn' ithich ti-/2htens me. u tommy tihic·h denies

/111/.4/ 11*()1 V th,7/ ti) Chill' ,7/7.1'(1lk' the.AL' li,bil Ikht.$ i.$ C/-i/11/)1,7 l.

im/ii hhm/x. in particu/.·u- ii -amen. basic huni:iii i-4,hts. inste.id ot embracing the tinure.

Atill.itlist.iti is looking to the past und

becon?ing more res'ti-ic·til =c. 60/.ita/mid ch:,1/1 imkt.

1 Can unly hope thut with our persistence and the growth of d.mors /7,ore indit ithm/s 11 77/ soon tim/pe,ice. / Iik)u/d 06'0

liki' to thmik L „rete und JU its tati·he/-0 /2,1- git i)w me im Unt,/ /996. 11 unle/1 1/1 . 1/khanistim cou/d Jork. be educated und

educ,·ilion. 11,7.0:,7,0, the best gi/i / irt// ever receive. 14·purents.

hadsocial /ivedom. blit /7(m the c(,l//7//*L i.4 /7//edbi /he /2//ib.7/7. lin

loo. h:i i c' uit ivi nk' sui·h .pecil·// h) re. ti)/- 11 h/l·h / a//7 .0·o grutcti//. /

exurnle m#iti,1 67-0,q? 1, ho /wre isst/ed /,711 .0 lh,'it dem· 11 -unic·/1 their

must :liNo thank our School Vice C:iptain. Alisha /In:itiuk. who is a

basic himmn /4'hts. 7Wdwn,·mth,milies ch,hu that their ruh)ws wr

li -unde/-/i// ewmip/e c)/'kinchiess. integrity and intel//jenee. / hope

S//770.v U Cultill-,1/ phenomenon. a /brm of moni/ C/C,7/1.4'ing not

th,/1 iti' I,W u// re:,hke hoit /)77portunt it ik that ive shmr our

undei:,tood by the [Fest. ithich is hiteresting because that ix £76'0

knon ledge und make the /1,0.v of H hat „ c h,71·c. becatise u'c h,ne

the c.\case S/obodan Al//osm ic 1/xed to jusliti' the .1/b,whill

a bily ir.vionsibdin· /£1 hi'41 thosi' not us hit'kv ox Quise/rex.

110»Weres. NOM·. 11'(Mlen i/7/1/2/1,111/k/,11/ cannot 114)/-k. cm; C)/10'go outside it' they 1 ear heod to toc cot ering ,·md ure excorted by u

/ am Loing to finish with u poem by Meemi. a jbmale Afgh:till

unde. ther cannot i iNIt nnde ductors. yet. as /2/17,7/6 ure /70/

uctit ·i,/ 1, ho he/ped to extubhkh secret schools ,md re/iyes fbi·

QUoived to tvoik. thik c·/rutcs some /71¥,b/ems Hluncil lur sli#

il vmen. She it /7,/c.-

stoned to death. lupe ix /10/ 0//en ackil<nr/edged '/S ,/ Cnillin,7/ l/Ct und ivomen ure u hi>,ped mid beaten i/'thev. hiwi i·11 tbi·bid. shon'

'lum the Bronnul tiho hax uit'oken

the/)- h,11)- in pubhc. }'Ct It hi/st thi·xi· :lt/¥)CitiCS WV //*dhic'ni>w.

Oh comp,itriot. no humer regard me as weak ;ind

whot is pc/-haps more so is that tic,men c/*clii viv hure no nk,ht /0

iniwimb/c.

//*. thev ha re no vok·e. .·ind,7// thiv ha/)/lens 117-thout /)/ten rution

30· voice has /71/ily/ed ilith thinis:mds 0/'11'amen.

th,/17 1+Ch'te,77 p<)11 2/N - 19-0/7/c ,>ii 7 it th,1 the > c.·u /2.0 recen C'd

My /8·ts .'ur chwched irith /6'tx· 0/'thous'unds

their results today and the women 1 mil retlit·ing to would be

To brcuk .i// these slityl·ri/ws. u// these tl'tters ot'x/,7 rea·

hiqu-im,ne,/ it'they Kirre educuted like l/X. So /7 6 i/lire/*,7/irc //7,71

1 um the „unnm it ho hus .71, oken.

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help now.

Thank you.

Annabel Smith. School Captain 2000 DC

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School Captain's Address to Opening Assembly, 2001

A little way into January, I found myself sitting in the arrivals hall, waiting for Loreto's team o f musicians to touch down

at Heathrow airport and make it through customs. Everyone had warned me of the crazy thefts that occur at airports. I was a

someone else's family.+At time*you feel like a very singular unit.€ People introduce you by

your continent ahegd of your name.*You heag#49 the phrase "She'*Australip" not only.at fu*L,, introduction, but as,spe sort,.LK of excust,* off. , J. 9-8

indication of novel iltle.

little nervous that I hadn't been to bed for

thirty hours or so, and I had my suitcase, my violin, my hand luggage, everything somehow strapped and attached to my

And so, to be surrounded by Loreto girls left

body, my logic being that should I doze

me overwhelmed. An for quite a while I

off, and someone tried to steal my violin,

stood there in that airport, grinning like an idiot

they'd have to drag me and everything else

and not really knowing what to say, because to

along with it.

meet up with a group, and feel like you are

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somehow completing a part of it, is like coming home. I guess if there is one thing that I hope for this year, for everyone here, whether you

But through the doors, soon enough, there

arrived at Loreto yesterday, or ten years ago, is

came, in the lead, Miss O'Driscoll, looking

that at some point this year, you will realise and

surprisingly fresh and chirpy. She was

love the fact that you are part of groups, part of

soon followed by close to fifty Loreto staff

a network. There is certainly a difference

and students, admittedly some looking a

between school, and school life, and I hope that

bit bedraggled, but all familiar faces. I can

you will be a part of both.

only tell you how wonderful it is, after

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being away from home for what seems like forever, to then be amidst girls from your own school,

and

their

tremendous

collection of luggage.

The best thing about this School in particular, I believe, is that there is truly a communitv here and being a part of it is not necessarily gained by joining every club and choir. Being a part of school life can just be through really

I had been away since early December, on

knowing your year level, taking the time to talk

a music tour through some parts of Asia,

sincerely with people, so that when you walk

before meeting up with my host sister in

through the corridors, or line up for the

France.

photocopier, there is always someone to talk to.

It's hard to be away from

everyone you care about at Christmas, but

it's harder still to slot yourself into

Rosannah Healy, School Captain 2001

The School Cross is traditionally passed from the outgoing School Captain to the newly elected School Captain at the Final Assembly of the School year.

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Know Your Be.Ile# Loreto Schools Student Leadership Conference For three days in the summer holidays, while our 2001

able to see, in Ballarat, the first Loreto school ever built in

School Captain Rosannah liealy was in Asia, Catherine

Australia, and were given the opportunity to visit the gravesite of

Ryan and I attended a 'Loreto Schools' Leadership

someone so influential in the creation of our School.

Conference' at Melbourne University. Sister Maureen Burke IBVM ran the weekend and 12 girls from other

We came away from this weekend feeling part of a wider Loreto

Loreto schools around Australia joined us. It was

community. We had met sonic wonderful people, with whom we

exciting for us to meet the girls as, although we knew

hope to stay in contact, and had been given a much broader

these schools existed, we had for so long considered our

outlook on our School. More importantly though. we had an

school to be the only real 'Loreto'. It took a few hours

insight into the understanding of Mary Ward and Mother Gonzaga

for us to get over the mishap of answering the

Barry's hope for Loreto Women in society. They created our

liequently asked question. "What school are you from?'

School, not just to make beautiful buildings or to provide a place

with the common response loreto"

to learn, but in the hope that those who attended the School would grow to be well-educated women who would greatly influence the

A main point of discussion for the weekend was our

wider world.

focus for the year: the word sbicerity. Many sessions

were based on the meaning behind sincerity and how we

Sarah Dynon. 2001 School Vice Captain

could apply it to our schools and our lives. I found this very worthwhile. particularly considering we. as councillors, would be determining the 2001 School theme soon, based on this word. It helped me to further understand the meaning behind sincerity and the reasons why it had been chosen. Even though it is not used as regularly as words like 'justice' or 'freedom', its meaning is equally relevant iii our lives. We also

enjoyed comparing our six schools. enabling us to share our School's activities, and take fresh ideas back to Loreto Mandeville Hall.

On the last day of the conference we visited Loi-eto

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Ballarat. There we saw the archives, their unique chapel, and were lastly taken to see Mother Gonzaga Barry's grave. This day was the highlight, as we came

School Vice Captain. Sarah Dynon, with School Captain,

to realise the great history behind our School. We were

Rosannah Healy

School Councillors 2001 Portfolios Liturgy

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The school year began with our Opening Mass. The focus of this special celebration together was our School theme.

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"Know your beliefs. act from within". We delivered the theme by means of a visual representation, the gospel story and a student retlection, so that all students had a better

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understanding of its message.

As Liturgy Councillors. our aspirations for this year are to

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strengthen the creative involvement from all students.

Masses, liturgies and chapel assemblies will become a further outlet for students with music, drama and all talents.

More active involvement from a wider range of students will further the significance of these celebrations in our school

Edwina Scanlon and Lauren Matthey

lives.

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Act T r 0-vvu W 0€k,ovv lea Student Representative Council Our first objective is increased activity within the Student Representative Council CSRC). Not only will the Council be continuing its role of representing the student body. it will also be undertaking a series ofprojects and initiatives throughout the year. such as our celebration of Iliternational Women's Day. in order to broaden awareness of the wider community's concerns within the student body.

Our second goal ix increased student Involvement in the running of the SRC - meetings will be chaired primarily by Councillors, and the SRC Councillors will be assigned to each year level in a

Michelle Podbury, Catherine Ryan and Claire Ogilvy

liaison role. We will also look to hicrease SRC involvement with the leaders ofother schools. to extend ties with the Junior

Our overall aim is to ensure that all stildents feel that

School and particul:irly, to focuM on student welfare.

their voices can be heard.

Social Justice In living out our School theme, *Know your beliefs. act from While last year's Councillors ellormolls efforts will be a

within', tls tile Social Justice Councillors. we hope to hard act to follow, we aim to both raise:twareness for issiles involve the entii-e School Community in social justice this and give the whole school the opportunity to actively support callses. in interestinu and fun ways.

year.

Term 1 began with 'Project Compassion'. raising funds for Caritas Australia which will be sent to areas of the world iii

desperate need. such as Burnia, Mozambique and East Timor.

Three major events followed. Pancakes w'ere sold iii the Senior School on Shrove Tuesday. while a lunchtime concert 1

of Year 12 acts in March provided Sonic entermininent! We held a day in early April when students from Prep - Year 12 were encouraged to eat plain rolls instead of theil- 1101-mal

lunch. With the help of Ms Brown und Mi- Whelati. we hope to real|y increase the importance of social justice at Lot-eto this year and we appeal to everyone to give whenever possible.

Julie Bentley. Madeleine Dowling und Georgina Molloy

Year 7 Liaison The Big Sister - Little Sister Programme has been a valued tradition of our School for many years und we, the Year 7 Liaison Councillors, wili endeavour to continue the programme's success.

Through shared lunches. liturgies and individual communication, and the inclusion of new and exciting activities. we hope to further

strengthen the significant relationship between Year 7 and Year 12 students. and to help make this their first year in Senior School a happy one for all Year 7 students.

Welcome. Year 7 of 2001. and best wislies for the year ahead.

Sarah Wilsdon and Lara Signorino

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SPORTS CAPTAIN DEBATING CAPTAIN

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Cheryl Holt

Daniela Panto

MUSIC CAPTAIN

SCHOOL PIANIST

Natalie Grant

Lucy Fang

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DRAMA CAPTAIN SENIOR CHORISTER

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Julia Bentley

Joanna Patocs

LEADER OF STAGE BAND

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Lucy MeN amara LEADER OF CONCERT BAND

Johanna Shembrey LEADER OF SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

Student Representative Council Years 7- 12

Nicole Lee

House Captains and Vice Captains 2001 BARRY

MORNANE

Captain

Sarah Wilsdon

Edwina White

Vice Captain

Siobhan O'Dwyer Edwina Scanlon

MULHALL

WARD

SPORT

Amelia Hartley

Sarah Dyiion

Natalie Bossong

Cheryl Holt

Kate Dalheimer

Natalie Grant

PAF

Captain

Jennifer Palisse

Vice Captain

Stefanie Fitzgerald Nicole Mamouzis

Johanna Shembrey Lara Signorino

Capt am

Samara Madden

Tanya Chaves

Veronica MeGee

Caitlin Sheahan

Vice Captain

Leah Lim

Jaiie Li

Beth Hunter

Diana Bowman

Captain

Georgina Molloy

Rosannah Healy

Lauren Matthey

Natalie Grant

Vice Captain

Andred Pianta

Daniela Panto

Abigail Acance

Catherine Ryan

Rosannah Healy

MUSIC

DEBATING

SCHOOL SPORTS CAPTAINS 2001 AEROBICS

C: Kate Fetterplace

Vice C: Cheryl Holt

ATHLETICS

C: Sarah Dynon

Vice C: Sarah Wilsdon

BADMINTON

C: An Pham

Vice C: Aparna Ravinutala

BASKETBALL

C: Edwina While

Vice C: Amanda Schembri

CRICKET

C: Lauren Matthey

Vice C: Daniela Panto

CROSS COUNTRY

C: Caroline Smith

Vice C: Kate Lonergan

DIVING

C: Nicole Dwyer

EQUESTRIAN

C: Alexandra Stafford

Vice C: Jane Macfarlan

GYMNASTICS

C: Nicole Dwyer

Vice C: Kate Fetterplace

HOCKEY

C: Sarah Dynon

Vice C: Jennifer Palisse

NETBALL

C: Edwina Scanlon

Vice C: Edwina White

ROWING

C: Edwina Scanlon

Vice C: Kate Lonergan

SKIING

C: Gemma Pantaleo

SOFTBALL

C: Lara Signorino

Vice C: Julie Bentley

SWIMMING

C: Kate Fetterplace

Vice C: Cheryl Holt

TENNIS

C: Kate Maguire

Vice C: Madeleine Dowling

VOLLEYBALL

C: Lauren Matthey

Vice C: Jessica Cuttler

WATER POLO

C: Lauren Mihelcic

Congratulations to the 2001 House Music Competition Winners: Set Choir Song:

Mornane

Part Choir Song:

Ward

Instrumental:

Ward

Best Conductor:

Diana Bowman (Ward)

Best Accompanist:

Penny Wang (Mulhall)

Winning House overall: Ward

Junior School

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Captains 2001 Music Captains CHOIR

Lia Brett

Captain:

Vice Captain: Emily Russell RECORDER

Captain:

Stephanie Rizzardi

Vice Captain: Alexandra Blackburn WIND BAND

Captain:

Sophie Russell

Vice Captain: Tess Gangitano

Above: Senior School Councillors, Dr Anne / lum„ Ms Louise Peyton, Juniot

School Sports Captains, Communications Captains. Music Captains and Prayer Leaders.

ORCHESTRA

Captain:

Zoe Wood

Vice Captain: India Prior House Captains BARRY

Alicia Simonds

Captain:

Vice Captain: Georgia Momane MORNANE

Captain:

Zoe Harper

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Vice Captain: Anastasia MeNamara MULHALL

Captain:

Alice Halpin

Vice Captain: Prudence Maynes WARD

Captain:

Melissa Dynon

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Vice Captain: Kaylah Malishev Communications Captains BARRY

Captain:

Melissa Jreissati

Vice Captain: Rosemary Tracey

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MORNANE

Captain:

Daniella Stutt

Vice Captain: Felicity McDonald

Junior School Leader„

receiving their badges MULHALL

Captain:

Sophie Maddison

Vice Captain: Ana Maria Cabal Pasini WARD

Captain:

Alice Macfarlan

Vice Captain: Annabel Suffren

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Cultural Exchange r 18th Japan - Australia Relations Essay Contest 1 of Japan in Australia and aims t

, The Japan - Australia Relations Essay Contest is run by the Embassy and Consulates - C encourage and further develop understanding of Australia - Japan relations.

A number of our students participated in the Junior A Division with the topic: 'You received an unexpected parcel from one of your internet friends in Japan. Describe

what you find in the parcel.'

We are very proud that from nearly 300 entries in this category from Victoria, Tasmania and f

South Australia, two of our students received 'Highly Commended' results.

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The winners, Kesiah Madden and Emily Wallace, along with their families and I, attended the awards ceremony on Wednesday 7 March 2001. This was held at the Consul - General's

Residence in Lansell Road, Toorak, in a beautiful garden setting on a lovely warm evening.

The students were presented with a special plague, a certificate and other small mementoes as

* Kesiah Madden and Emily Wallace with

recognition of their achievements.

1 Consul-General Mr Kage-Fumi

I would like to congratulate both these girls on their achievements and encourage as many students as possible to participate il

this year's competition. You do not need to be a student of Japanese to be eligible. 1 look forward to reading some more essa later in the year.

(Ms) Lisa Ritchie, Japanese teacher

Sister School Visit

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4 On Friday 9 February, Years 10 - 12 students

i of Japanese met with our Japanese friends 6 from Fukitoka.

The girls were similar to us. around 16 14>bit , /

F *: years old. not too tall. and as nervous about v#4 9

IF- speaking iii English as we were about speaking in Japanese. **44* /v= This led to one thing. ..excessive thumb twiddling and desperation for

conversation topics to break the ice with the 120 girls visiting from Fukuoka Kaisei, Japan Light refreshments were served and we gradually started making conversation with our small group of students...slowly the ice started to break with nervous giggles around the rooin.. . A fter refreshments and some cliatter, we came together as a large group and under Mrs Black's instruction, attempted to teach our Japanese sister students all about line dancing...Before you knew it. everyone was involved - Australian and Japanese, teacher and students alike - and. by the sounds of the laughter. having lots of

fun...Suddenly words from both languages were being shouted across the gymnasium and the nervousness of an hour ago was forgotten...It was a great afternoon and a great opportunity to again meet with our friends from Japan.

Many thanks to the Japanese staff Sensei Ritchie and Sensei Nishikubo for organising the visit. Doo1110 arigatoo gozaimashita!

Kate Stowell. Year l l ********************** *

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Little Women in Prep

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Mary Ward said tliat women would do great things and out little women iii Prep 2001 are already proving it. After only a few short weeks at school, our girls could line up in tire drill order. remeniber

the morning 'get ready' routine. sing the alphabet. count to one hundred and do the D,7/icc Ot'the Sly,71 Plum Fairy!

begin .

What's more our Preps attend School Assembly every Monday morning and are learning how to listen with their hearts. They will tell you tliat we have a 'very high standard' at our School and that our School rules are 'fair to everyone'.

1 f yoii visit the Prep classroom you will sce 24 decorated 'Wishing Stars' hanging A

from the 'Enchanted Ceiling.' Each star holds a special wish and blessing from parents for the uirl>C first year at school.

Shakespeare invented great words like bubble: pickle' and wink and Preps are V inventing great w'ords too. It's 'fan-fairy-tastic'in Prep!

Our little women believe iii iiiailic and miraclei Therefore, ureat things happen everyday!

(Mrs) Maureen Can·ol/. /'rep Teacher

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Orientation for New Students The orientation of new students from Years 8-12 is something we take very seriously at LMH, This year several of our current students agreed to train as mentors. The mentors recognised that it is not always easy for students to enter the school at different year levels. New students were sent letters of welcome from the Year

1 2 Councillors as well as from a mentor in their Year Level. Mentors and new students then got together on the Friday afternoon belore school commenced to meet. share stories of their holidays, have a look around the

school. receive their timetable. and tilost importantly. to hear abolit Mary Ward from Dr Hunt. Oiii· new students also had the opportunity to meet their Year Coordinators before school commenced the following Monday. The mentor program for new students (Years 8-12) was a great success. and we are delighted tO observe that in one shot-t term, the students who joined us at the beginning of the year, do not seem "new anymore!

(Dr) Susan Stevens, Director of Pastoral Care

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International Music Tour to Rome

From Cambridge we travelled to Stratford, Oxford,

Our sincei-est thanks to our musicians who were such

Bath, Stonchenge and Salisbury taking iii all these

great ambassadors for Loreto and for Australia. to the

and England

wondertiil places over a period of four days. Then on

girls' pat-ents and our school community for

Tour group al Huckingham Palace It ith Father Mark Coleridge at St.

7 - 27 January 2001

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to Portsmouth where we visited with the students and

supporting the tour. and to the staff who worked so

families from the Ditcham Park School. a P-10 school

tirelessly towards its success - Mrs Leonie Conolan,

situated most idyllically in rural countryside. about 20

Mrs Jennifer Meachem. Di- Susan Stevens and Mrs

Forty-four LMH Band and Orchestra students. from

minutes from Portsinouth. We gave a concert at the

Anne Elliott.

Years 8 to 12. accompanied by five staff members

school combining our Finale to perform selections

undertook a most exciting and rewarding three week

from

St. Mary's. Cambridge Feast Da.\

International Music Tour to Rome and England. Tile

School choir from Ditcham Park.

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tour was a great success for our young musicians

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Ghembreu outside Salisburi Ca diedral

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our orchestra accompanying the Junior

who performed to much acclaim in public. and at

Iii Portsmouth we also shared a concert programme. at

schools - in Rome. Cambridge and Portsmouth.

the Lord Nelson School. with the Portsmouth Youth

Orchestra: our ensembles gave the first half of the ./mic Alathexon i ith./ohn Lairnder at

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Ati important aspect of the tour's itinerary was to visit

prograinme, and we combined with the youth orchestra

molly places of significant cultural and historical

for the second half of the concert.

interest, and iii our travels to Rome. Cambridge.

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Stratford, Oxford. Balli. Portsmouth and London, we

Our tour concluded in London where we went to a

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were certainly able to do this.

musical. attended an orchestral concert at Royal

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Festival Hall and took part in a number of workshops A highlight of our time in Rome was playing at a

and masterclasses. We visited, and were tutored by

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Papal Audience of about 4,000 people. We were

musicians from Kings School. Wimbledon and St

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publicly welcomed at the audience by Father Mark

Martins iii the Fields Orchestra. And, of course.

Coleridge who took time afterwards to talk to the girls

amidst our busy time in London we were able to see

all the siuhts of such a magnificent city.

the Fields Orchestra

Background:

iii St Peter's Square and point out places of interest in

On Tour in Londan

the Vatican.

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Ambrit International School and tile St George's

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In Rome we also performed in the

International School. We then travelled to Cambridge.

England where we Here hosted for four days by another IBVM school. St Mary's.

We shared St

Mary's Feast Day Mass in the city'% beautiful Catholic

Church and gave a concert thal some evening to 1.6E ii i parents and students ofthe school. As a number 01-ourIL\· rf tour group were also senior pianists, we organised a

piano masterclass Hhils[ in Cambridge with John '·_ Lavender.

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(Ms) Mary O'Driscoll, Director of Music

Notre Sejour En France Whilst everyone us recinering from exams. searching fur formal fl,T A .L-4

dresses and starting to enjoy summen we were anticipating sonieuliat N44-51-it2+34i h ., E-*'E€.f¥*-=r:;r- ___.. colder weather - in France. In a reciprocal excliange between Loreto

Mandeville HAIL Xa\ier College and St Louis de Gon/ague School in

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Whilst it was scary facing the prospect of spending seven weeks. including Christmas, on the other side of the world, away from our

Ihinilies and friends. it was a relief to ah·eady know our host sisters. who stayed with us iii July of 2000. Although adjusting to French linnily lilb was occusionally difficult and a little bizarre at times. we were very much maile to feel at home. in between going to school with our host sisters and eating nunierous ct-Opes, we were left to discover Paris for ourselves. In addition to visiting the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame as normal tourists, we lasted Parisian life. Coffee on

Georgina Molloy, lett, and Heken Beatty, right enjoy die sights of Paris

the Chanips Elysdes. shopping at the Bon Mare·]10 and numerous MOtio 1-ides got US into the Swing ofthingx.

Over the two-week Christmas break we uere fortunate enough to go skiliig in the French Alps with our host families and experience a white Christmas. We owe a lot to our French families who made our trip so wonderful. Language wise. our Fi-ench really improved. but we still hine a long way to go to match up to our host sisters' English. We had an amazing experience living in Parix. which made ils appreciate Out families. Melbolline's good weather, and the more liberal education system here. We would like to thank everyone who made this exchange so unforgettable. and liope that the girls next year will be as lucky as we were, Georgina Molloy and Helen Beatty. Year /2

Let Loose in Toulouse Iii Deceniber 2000, a pleasantly warm Saturday afternoon, a group of twelve Year 10 and 11 students and one teacher met at Tullaniatine airport to start an experience of a lifetime. After a very long journey via Singapore, London and Paris, we arrived exhausted and dishevelled to be met at Blagnae airport. To,ilouse. by the families who were to be our hosts for the next six weeks.

A small reception had been organised in our hotiour, a fact that we have very much appreciated, but were too tired to enjoy.

The very next day, jetlag notwithstanding. we donned winter coats and scarves. and were taken to school by our host brothers and sisters. School was .1 daunting experience: new friends to make. new teachers to meet, some of whom were more accepting than

others. the medium of instruction was Fretich (bien sur!). no school uniforms, a hot canteen lunch at midday, and a host of other differences. The highlight ofthe week was the half-day holiday every Wednesday afternoon. which was designated its the time we woilld 711 meet in town for a coffee and to swap news,

After two weeks, school broke up for the Christmas holidays. Sonic of us stayed in Toulouse for the holidays. others went with their host families to holiday houses or to visit relatives. Some went skiing to the Alps, some went to nearby towns. and one of us

even went to Paris. Then it was back to school for another two weeks. Toulouse is a vcr> pretty town and we all got to know it well. Behind the main square (the Capitole) is a tangle of narrow, little streets, full of shops and cafes and bars. The town is situated on the banks of the beautiful river Gui-onne. which is spanned by the Pont Neuf. built in the 13th Century. The river is quite spectacillar when lit up at night. Since we were in the south of France. the weather was not too cold.

After a tearful goodbye to our host families and promises to nigel again,

hi„iis flight to Paris. Three days is far too little time to do Paris jitstice,i either iii France or Australia, we boarded the Air France plane for the

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trip down the Seine, as well as the magnificent palace at Versailles.

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6.30 am on a hot 24 January, saw us back at Tullamarine. tired, exhilarated. much wiser and more mature. with a far greater command of French than before. and pleased to be home to see family, friends and

some sunshine! Those taking part in this wonderful experience were:

Nicole I)wyer. Lara Signoritio. Anna Smith, Camilla Hopkins. Siobhan O' Dwyer, Zoe Leyland, Catherine Black, Litcy McTiernan, Joanna [)owning, Jessica Ries, Anianda Cumbrae-Stewart. Sophie Price. Mrs Ill,-1 Ruth Taft.

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Vithesitinconage g the siinteCossel ot Mef'iokniuPlme'aces laisrgest urbanremai arch.jninegolstructure ogical digof. the M.st "Little Lon"

The excursion involved: ati introductory session with a professional archaeologist at the Melbourne Musellill, a visit to the Australia Gallery and a walking tour ofthe 'Little Lon" excavation site taking in the western ends of Little Bourke and Little Lonsdale Street.

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Year 1 0 Genetics ineursion with the CSIRO

National Youth Science Forum The National Youth Science Forum in Canberra was one of those experiences miliich can shape our future and Change our lives

Forever. It allowed me to take an objective look at my future possibilities. and not only helped tile decide whicli path I would Ibllow. but also how I would follow it.

1 was one of only 274 students selected from 1800 applicants. For two weeks our senses were bombarded as we were exposed to

many opportunities to further our scientific knowledge. Divided into the special interest groups of Biology, Chemistry Physics and Engineering (my clioice being Chemistry), we visited some of Canberra's many research and development institutions and universities as well as seeing examples of science taking key roles within the work pl ace.

We were olten allowed to do some practical science rather than just observing the lectures. Some of the more memorable experiments we did incillded the preparation ofaspilin. finding the vitamin C content oforange juice Cat ANU) and making ice-

cream using liqiiid nitrogen. We met many industry representatives. which opened our eyes to the possibilities beyond research.

We saw how large corporations (such as ORICA :ind Holden) worked closely with scientists to develop their final product so that it complies with modern .afety standards, We also had the opportunity to consider Oil- future career choices. and even submitted a

mock application for a position in which we could see ourselves by 2008, We were interviewed by a panel and given feedback on ,„11- performance. 1 was now better aware of the bolindless opportunities tliat lay aliead.

Perhaps the best feature of the NYSF was tile opportunity to get to know 143 enthusiastic. capable. confident individuals. and

furni soine friendships, thal I hope will last a lifetime. 1 will look back on it as two weeks when 1 learned, not only about science. but about working with others, and about myself'. I can now see a little more of the bigger picture and iny priorities have moved.

It gave me a firmer grasp on my future. both humediate and distant. In ten years time I willlook back and will have taken a wise man's (Professor Jory's) advice to "Follow the yellow brick road, I would like to acknowledge my gratitude to all the individuals and organisations who liave helped support the NYSF - the stall'.

my school. my family mid the sponsors of the NYSF, and I uould like particularly to thank Rotary who sponsored many of the applicants and made it possible for them to attend.

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see who we were with in our bunk rooms. One of the activities on the first afternoon was 'Scare Bear.' it was

a giant swing and you were strapped in and then hoisted up into the air. Then the rope was let go and you went

swinging back and forth for ages. It was "sooo" much fun and everybody screamed their heads o{11

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M teamwork, friendship, perseverance. encouragement and i other qualities. We put the beads on a bracelet which we -r- wore throughout camp.

At Camp Rumbug 1 made a number of new friends and Suzanne Walker and Lauren D'Aprano

have learnt a lot more about my other niends.

Back L-R, Laura Petrucei. Prue Whitehead,

Clare Rowe, Jessica Stergiou. Front, L-R, Hannah Smith, Laura Sullivan, Stephanie

By Jessica Minear Year 7

Year 8 Outdoors

Mermigas. Phoebe Ryan, Nicole Travis

We became a bit more sell

dependant. learned to trust each other and along the way, made many new fi lends aniongxt our group.

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Above: The "Bush Dreaniers" name their walking sticks us they head offf Rir an overnight camp.

Outdoor Educacion Group version of water polo was great fun on the Year N Camp

Top right: Caitlin Mios, let't. Christina King. right, and Chelsey Wissell. Katrina Couttic and Emily /lodges at the Year N ( :imp

We loved this year's camp and ilwe could

Our campsite was perched right on the top of

go on any canip again we would definitely

a hill with a picturesque view of the fat-111!and

clioose Buxton...

and surrounding hills of [luxton. We gathered this was why it was called -A room

Year 8 students.

with a view!"

) Year 12 Retreat

School Theme Song on our Year 12 Camp

It was a special time for retlection. relaxation, discussion and to come together as a group before we hit the books ... We all

Amm' your belic/k· Und act th,1

spun a web of memories. throwing a ball ofwool across to the

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person with whom you shared a memory. This web of wool

A/Hays be t,ve. beyou

was woven again into a ball, as a symbol of the group coming

Dev,ite a# the tioubles in .p·our /i/:

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Always be true. he you.

together, and was put on the altar during the liturgy...Iii the end. all ofus contributed to the success ofthe camp. We

Question opinions and make your own

became united as a group and learnt from our own

del·ixions

experiences to 'Know our beliefs and act from within.'

Stand out in the cmwd and tal/.

Diana Tung Year 12

Although it may seem small

Good Lord, Oh u hot a change Right, top L-R: Diana Tung. Amy Johannes. Nicole Lee, Maria

lit, e a//act /Pom within.

Jaskiemiak

Right, bottom: Spinning a web of memories

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Year 6 go to the Capital Iii March. the Year 6 students and teachers ilew to Canberra to

spend three very exciting days exploring our capital city. Being the centenary of Federation this year, our trip was made even more special when we were met by the Treasurer. the a

I lonorable Peter Costello, who was keen to share his

knowledge and experiences with the group.

Our days were very full as we visited such special places as OId Parliament House, tile War Memoriii] and the National

Gallery. Thi-ough the guided tours, we came to understand 111ore fully the important role indigenous people have played in our country's history as well as others who have contributed to the past two hundred years.

Top: On the steps ' \ ofthe War Menic,rial.

1There were many highlights during our three days, including the excitement at the Australian Institute of Sport. as the group spotted Michael Klim and Alexander Popov training.

Right.· the group it,Dkmg,7/ong

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Canberra once again provided a valuable learning experience

R,i- both students and teachers and will be fondly remembered byall.

(Airs) Michelle Courtenay. Year 6 teacher

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Nagambie Rowing Camp: Stephanie Richards prepares to enter the water,· scenes

'· \ Ig; 4 4 thini the Swimmit# Canip.· .*L 5 -29=1 Melanie Ringersma und

i il, *i Jacqueline Fundergetting · I ready to take to the river.

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The diving camp was an extremely full single-day excursion

to Caulfield Swimming Pool, run by Monica Thorn and Amanda Wright.

For the students involved in sport, tile school year started a [ week earlier in 2001. The reasoning behind this was not to

Two weeks before the hectic year started. the Senior Racing '

brush up on academic skil s. but rather the sporting variety.

The following week. Loreto rowers began training at the Yarra

[ enthusiastic group offifty-five girls embarked on the two-

Rowing Camp.

Squad headed up to Nagainbie for a busy week of training.

The netball camp was offered to Year 7 and 8 students. An

day cainp which was expel-tly organised und administered by All girls thoroughly enjoyed their respecth e camps and milch

Mrs Lesley Gillespie.

was achieved. More sports camps are planned for the start of

Ninety girls participated in a three-day swimming camp itt St

second term, to get the edge on the competition.

Leonards and Melbourne brammar organised by Loreto's

(Mrs) Cathy Hunt. Director of Sport

swimming coaches for 2001, Alex Pilcher and Rachel

Thomson.

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Above leti: L-R Gabrielle Coles. Frankie Cox,.4>/m Ryan.

Above right: Gabrielle Warren and Brianna Travers hard at work

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Farewell,

Trenchard. Patsy Hanson and

Margaret Quill

Above right: Virginia Hand in

rhis issite ofthe Monde\illi.iii farewells

lesskw Foley cooking up a stortil.

the Junior School Library.

Right: Director 0/ Rowing.

Margaret Quill. Editor of the School Magazine

Mardi Featherston .it the Head

und Mundevillian fur the past ten years.

of the Schoolgirls in Geelong.

Margaret's professionalism, expertise and, most especially. her humour and patience will be misc

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We wish Mai-garet well in her future endeavours

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Lynne Beck above. and Llianne Swann. jeti, at rear N ('amp

Welcome to New Staff

Above, L-R: Georgina Parker, James Howard, Cath Costin.

Above, L-R: Andrew Mackay, Sally Snowden,Ken Trtifitt, Chris

Sonia Papasergio

Stevens, Jill Fitzsimons, Vincent Ben-aud, Lucy Vallence

Welcome also to: Giuliana D'Angelo (Art in Senior School) Alex Pilcher and Rachel Thomson (Swimming coaches)

T---- Staff Achievements - advising the Board on matters pertaining to this study.

Brian Ellett (Chemistry) - Brian was approached by Oxford

Alon Kaiser (Geography) - Alon, with a fellow

University Press to write the Chemistry edition of a series

geographer, developed the material to create the

of Study Dictionaries. The text is designed for use by upper secondary school students through to first-year university level as an adjunct to the more comprehensive

Interactive Atlas Skills section for the Heinemann Third

Edition Atlas CD-ROM. Alon is currently working on a junior Atlas edition ofthe CD-ROM.

texts available. The book is now available Australia wide.

Deanna Dodds (Music) has written two books for children

' Nick Frigo (History) - Nick has accepted the offer to be

which aim to teach music theory through engaging and

State Reviewer of History: Renaissance Italy, in 2001. As State Reviewer, Nick will be a key person in implementing

fun activities.

the Board of Studies decisions for this year as well as

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It would be an impossibility to fully document all the activity iii a day in the life of a school, Having spent the early part of this year learning about the people and places that make up Loreto Mandeville Ha]1. it would be foolish of me to even attempt such a task.

1' The level of learning, participation, discussion, experimentation and debate could never be

quantified. The climate of care, affection, determination, shared decision making and dreaming is observable. however. not measurable.

f Energy and enthusiasm abound at Loreto Mandeville Hall, Shared ideas and insights bring us closer

together as the Loreto Mandeville Hall community and inspire us to work towards a more united world through education of 'our' girls. What we are aiming to do is work with parents and their daughters to identify strengths, then assist the girls to work towards their full potential. We encourage the girls to work at developing skills and understandings in areas that are not necessarily strengths. learning as a team -student. parents and school.

Priorities of care of students. curriculum developinent, financial decisions, future planning, outside deinands. commendations and

discipline all juggle for our attention each day and with all decisions, we have our ethos as a source of inspiration. When we

speak about 'ethos', we are describing the core beliefs of the School community. How fortunate we are to have an ethos which challenges us to make decisions based on freedom, justice. felicity, sincerity and verity,

In terms of curriculum development for 2001 we will be working on the introduction of the new Religious Edlication texts which have recently been developed by the Archdiocese of Melbourne, We will follow on from the P-12 Professional Development days of late January with a focus of Information Literacy. The whole Junior School staff will be working on Mathematics education, while individual members of staff will pick up on other Key Learning Areas including Science and Studies of Society and the Environment, incorporating the Centenary of Federation and the International Year of Volunteers.

1 look forward to a challenging and rewarding year sharing the journey with you l Ms) Louise Peyton. Director of Junior School.

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One of the exciting developments of 2001 is

the newly established Girls Sport Victoria (GSV). GSV was formed to create a uniform

identity through which girls' sport in GSV

participating schools could be supported, conducted and promoted.

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involves 24 independent girls' schools in Melbourne and approximately

16,000

students in those schools. The aims of GSV are:

• The promotion ofgirls' sport; *CT'23'.* E *

• Enhanced opportunities for participation .80,Ii'4 - 41%'. .41 11.0

in elite, competitive and recreational g#fL 441.2 sport and physical activity;

• Accessibility to a diverse range of

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programmes;

• The fostering of individual talents, team .11--

spirit and commitment;

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Above le#.· Surf-/itesaw*, Above right: LMH surf-lifesavers racing

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to the beach,

Left: LMH Cricket Team.

• The pursuit of excellence;

Below: our three teams of

• A commitment to the highest standard 1

surf-lifesavers who enthusiastically

of ethical behaviour;

trained at Brighton Beach. a

A commitment to the promotion of

The A team made the final.

health and well being of all girls.

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The following words from Arthur Ashe (Wimbledon Champion 1975) to his daughter capture the spirit that has inspired the GSV:

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"Pay attention to your health. ... and do not take it for granted. Whatever else you learn

in school l would like you to master at least i. two 'life sports', those you can play long -: after you are out of school. Sports are €

Iwonderful - they can bring you comfort and ' leasure for the rest of your life. Sports can .'teach you so much about yourself, your emotions and character, how to be resolute in

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moments of crisis and how to jight back from the brink of defeat. In this respect, the lessons of sports cannot be duplicated easily, - you quickly discover your limits but

you can also build self-confidence and a ositive sense of yourseM Never think of

.yourselfas being above sports."

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through a clinic with the Australian 2 - 2 -1 _ 7 « L . ··- --

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We made it to the semi-finals of the inter-

school cricket competition. Thanks to Mr .

Best and Mr Baddeley.

Lauren Matthey and Daniela Panto, Year /2

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Monday 14 May, 7.30-9.30 In the Senior School Gymnasium Giest Speake/: Tarnsyn Lewis (Athletics Olympian)

Maste/- 0/'Ceremonies: Leon Weigard (Water Polo

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Olympian) • Sportx prograninie at LMH 2001 & onwards Girls Sport Victoria-what it means fur LMI I

25 • update of Sports Centre A • Successes ofpast 12 months LE-4.

Auction of Sporting Goods & Memorabilia --

$5 adults. $3 stuilents. Tickets available from SS Student

Office, JS Reception or Friends of Sport Parents.

Year 10 3rd Crew racing at National Watersports Centre. Carrum

Rowing-

The Racing Season 1,7 6

Two weeks before the hectic

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year started. the Senior Racing Squad headed up to

©lagambie for a busy week of

trainir*rdeveloping a positive attitude and a strong

Open crew after racing

sense of camaraderie whicl¥ held us in good stead for the

lead of the Schoolgirls'

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Regatta in March. The week before school returned,

2 Loreto rowers began training

at the Yarra Rowing Camp.

, Regular training followed I.,c - with 5.45am starts at the river

- and long afternoons training

.a .m and working on racing

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and coles on a brilliant

Jane Mactarlan, Senior Racing Scull finalist

performance at the Hei

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i 11 F 0: d. where we had twelve c rews iii 1-----1,2__1 ' ./ rifE.

the finals. Our team of

Andrea Pahor, Samant ha

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Mustey Clare Arbon. Kirstyn

Campbell and Kate Ar tellti ]10

W¢11 the Year JO 3rd Quad Scull. and Elizhbeth Ames,

Jacqui Low, Felicity Whelar 4

Ellie Paterson and Sally Vines won the Senior Scull Division 2 race.

The LMHJunior Tennis Team.

Back: L..R Danielle Jackson, Elise Nicholson. Roger Gill (Coach), Stephanie Maciarlane, Alexandra Cottee. Centre: LR Alexandra Bingham, Jacqueline Micallet, Catherine Pendrey, Front: Tori Cavanagh

The A team made the final and lost by the nan·owest of margins.

Mardi Featherston.

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Background.· Year 10 Quad Scul/ Div /. L-R: Bridget Moran 07/ ing in /br Megan Prescott), Bridget Scanlon, Kristy Hodges, Kelly MeBride, Leia Bonacci (Cox)

sport

REGI5TRATION

Weetbix Aussi Kids Try-athlon

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In 2000.4 girls from the Junior School entered the Weetbix Aussi Kids Try-athlon held at Port Melbourne. This year, 34 girls from Year 2 to Year 8 competed, and LM H had the second largest number of entries. We practised running into the water. wading and swimming, bike riding and running. We had "the best fun!" and next

year. we hope to have an even bigger team.

Photo at left: L-R Joanne Stergiou. Emilie Fellay, Charlotte

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McPherson. Back: Jayne Webster.

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the stafff·om Sportsguard. Mouthguards are compulsory for Physical Education and Sports sessions in the Junior School, from Year 4 upwards.

Above: Junior School Swiniming Captains Annabel Su Efren, left. and Laura Brady, right.

Right: Rowers Raffaella Baker, Georgina Balmer, Kate Lonergan, Meg Macfarlan and Edwina Scanion with Olympic rower, Rachael Kinninmonth

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Congratulations Caitlin Grace. Ye.ti· 6 select ed at the Central Zone Netball Trials to join the Victorian Pri mary Schools State Netball Team, Little Devi Is basketball te,tin ( Slim antha Bell-( ioodinan. Ju Ila Canavan. Alexandra England. Al exandra Gribbin. Amelia Harris on. Siana Madden. .Ill lia Sweency. Eliza Tiernan antl coach Peter C m ew ). u hich has been together since Year 1 and came runners-up in the last season for pei-xewirance. determi and improvement.

Edwina White. Year 12 selected to represent Victoria in the National Indoor Netball Championships. for being selected in the Alixtralian Team.

voted 2'1" best player 01-tile l) 1 K C olilpetiii on at t|le National Champions hips in Cai ms,

Lucy Kenny. Year 10 competed in the Atisti·,11 ian Youth ,1 thletic ( hamp ions Iiips in Bendigo. where her relay team placed second und Lucy c.inie 5"' iii the l.: 1 8

wonieiG ] CH)111, a wonderful achie, ement as she is unly 15. Also for winning the U 17 1 ()0111 and placing 3"I in the 20()111 event at the Victorian Track and Ifiel Championships.

Emily Richards. Year 7. Danielle Cooke. Jitlia Pashula and Grace C'allaghan. all Year 8. who placed 3" in the GSV Diving Team Challenge.

Charlotte Chalmers placed Ist in the 12U 4 r 50m freestyle relay and otherimpressive results at the Victorian Snimminy Championshipl

Alison Spence. Yeai· 1 I placed 2" in tile 17U 40(lm and 800111 events at the Victorian Track and Field Championships.

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Past Pupils'

Profile:

Reunion:

Association

de Lacy Lowe

Class of 1960

Happy New Year.' How Ume flies.

"See Melbourne By Tram" is the

The 40th reunion ofthe C/UNS Of / 960 1 i , 7.4

Already Easter has come and gone and

latest book by past plipil. de Lacy

held m the hn'ely home 0/NWary Johnson

the year ik no hmge/- neiv./ But liu- the

Loire. pubhkhed by Ne,i Holland

(King) on 2-i No; ember. 2000.

Past PupiM Collitilittee this is an

Ptiblishers.

erciting time,75' tre h,/3 r quite a tl'w plannedevents /brtheyeur. which ive

There u rre -?0 c.rcite,/pu/7/247:mix am/ the De Lact' (nte Markm Lak) attended

evening passed in a u hirl of 11'17}iniscence.

look thrward to getting up and

Loreto Alandeville Hall from 1926

Of the many counti->' mid interstate visitors,

1-unlling.

until 1933 and has enjoyed a varied

11 e weir e.vecikillyp/eased to see Anne

career. overseas and in Australia. She

Ridley (Devine) from Sydney. who had not been to any previous rellilions.

This year we have planned a cocktail

served with the Red Cross during the

party for M June in the Historic

ir,w- mid has n viked as ,7 teacher.

House. 1 1 -hich i i i// be,7 tel-7-itic i i uy to

tra, el agent and volunteer

A very special guest was Helen Jones

catch lip und xce the house />7 0// its

newsreader for Radio 3RPH. De

(Stokes) who sad/> passed invay in March

.w/endour (see booki/,3. demi/x. this

Locy/7,7.0 iii-itten. und co-Ii'ritten.

20(1 j after u long illness. borne with great

page). Along it'ith our aminal Duy of

books about Melbourne and the

counge. She 1177/ hexm#v nuk.xed ltv

Reflection und Remembrance M:iss

Kimberley region. and attributes her

many. especi:dly her husband Muitiji. her

und j]101-ning ten, our Speakers'

success to her teachers. Mother

devoted children Und her 26 grandchildren.

El enings wi//again be,-un,md ive

Andrew and Mother Frances. who

hlok /2)1-tvord to xenic intl)/777,/lit r mid

encouraged her to write.

topical speakers to highlight cunrnt Rociol /k'mies und C,7/·ren' 0/'interest. A

De Lacy's memories of her school

populaj- event kist year was the lWovie

litl include sharing a garden plot in

Night and this will he held :,gain on a

the northern end of the Clendon

Sunday evening later iii the year.

Road entrance with a school friend.

and the building of the Chapel in As always. we aim to provide ways in

il hich she /1 the proud owner of'a

which /wst pupi/x con catch up. 1, hi/e

brick r

at the sanie time. I-:lising nioney tbi· our Schohirship Fund. the niissions

and general Association needs. So it is to the wide popul.ition otpost pupils

tbat / extend,7 iturm Ile/come. / hore that yoll will support tls by getting itivolved in coming events. We tire

Class rennion of /960

always looking fur new ways to ce/cbmte the L oirto spirit so p/cw.,·c

teel tree to comact uny Committee nicniber with *Aws.vou nmy ha i r.

Finally. just a quick renUnder thut all

Past Pupil, de Lacy Lowe

Past Pupils' dates and injhrniation can be accessed 1/2/ the schoo/ tt cbsite so

be sure to check it regl/6/-0' ut »'M/tithnh. vic. edu. uu

Forthcoming Reunions

Rebecca Buettner

President Past Pupils' Association

Class of 1991

Reunion will be held on

Loreto Past

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Friday 5 October 2001.

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6.30 - 9pm In the Oak Parlour at Mandeville Hall

ONLY 100 TICKETS AVAILABLE. S.?.5 pa- pc IM)/1.

Class of 1981 Reunion to

Comact Karen Treloar on 9836 877/ or

be held on Friday 10

send cheque pavable to Loreto Past

October 2001.

Monday 14 May 2001

More information to follow. For

Enquiries to Diana Lowe

further details contact Caroline

(9822 1248)

1 Friday 15 June

invitations will be sent. Enquiries to Emily Price on 041 1 403 808 or

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Cocktail Party

Woodley on 9882 772 1 or Anna MeKinnon on 9572 2554.

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Pupils' Association to Non. Ticket Secrela/y, Mi:1' R. /jilellan·r. 1 A'nal· St, EAST MALVERN 3/4.5

RSVP Friday 8 June

Engagements Siobhan Stillivan ('90) to Peter McCornmck

Alicia Tinetti ('94) to Chi-istopher Bolatid

Kathrvn Fergusson ('S>9) to Peter Righetti

Siobhan O'Call:ighan ('90) to Anthony S lilith

Kate O'Halloran ('NS) to (jilliert Lili Paula Lee ('87) to Charles Johmaone Catherine Hede ('92) to Julian Foster

Max Francis (27/10/00)

Patricia Sheridan Schae/G-

Anita Clancy and Mark Evans. a daughter Olivia Monique (17/1 1/00) daughter. Elizabeth Tess (31/12/00) Brigid Crennan and Paul Hains, a

heart und lively sense of humour, a

Monique Shield and Nehemiah

zest for life. a passion fur sport. and

Richardson. a daughter. Grace Song

an endul-ing love for her stlitients.

(22/1/01)

11+ gii/e th,inks /,1/-,711 the b/essings

Karen Halliday and Piers Bolger. a

Petrie ( 14/4/99) Enima Moore ('89) mid Paul O'Sullivan ( j 1/3/00)

Alicia Dennis and Chi-is Solnordal. a

Allison (stafO and John Hart. a son.

Multhell ./ohn

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C To assist 11 ith c'Ule/ing /7/e,7.0·e RS FP to Jan Paull. 9826 02 11)

Sandra ./one (smfO and Simon Purssey. a datighter. Samantha

Other News Catherine (nee Ralph) and Phil Moore

Deaths

have returned to live in Melbourne

(30/6/00)

We extend our prayers and

Kate Wrigley ('82) and.leremy St John

sympathy to the family and

C /8/1 1/00) iii London

friends ofi

Turner ( 18/11 /00)

200/. trith st//7/767-0/je/-11 .7/Uk

son. Hudson (20/3/01 )

Paula Lee ('87) and Charles Jolifistone

Sarah Lethlean (90) mid Richard

Mass of Th:inksgii ing iii the School

Chapel at 7.30pm on Monday 2 1 May

Lisa Maria Bmirnell ('87).md Anthom/./mi,ex h'VS C /. 1/4%/007

she bioi/ght to us.

daughter, Alexandra Catherine (26/1/01)

Alicia ()'ttallorall and Dale Fisher. a

Marriages

Beloved teacher :ind colle:igue friend und mentor. with a eenerous

daughter, Hannah Zoe (02/1/01)

daughter. Freya ( 15/3/01 )

Patrice Murphy ('79) and Stephen

Bum to eternal life on 3 April 200 1

./enny Drake and Duncan Tucker, a

Judge Joseph Meagher. father ofJoanna

atter being m the UK tor the past two

Music Recitals

Murdoch ( 83) mid Samh Stock ('89)

Jenny Bourke ( '94) und Gareth Jones (24/2/01 ) Helen Shortell ('78) :ind Michael

Fred Winship. brother of Ruth Winship

Oak Parlour Recitals

Tuesday 7 May

IBVM

Young (24/2/01)

Thursday 26.hdy. for./llilior School

Domia Quin ('79) :md./amie Al/press

stlidelits

(17/3/01)

Hannah Fit/panick (*91) mid Nolger

Sir Leo Curtis. father of Ann Bennett

('57). Elizabeth Webb ('61). and Vikki

Kelle ( 1 8/02.00) Lisa Rodek (staft):ind./amie Todd

(121/01)

Catherine Maimone (st:ift) und Alyles

Monday 29 October Dr ./ohn Bradley. husband of Veronica. liither o f Vicki Blemian ('77). Catherine

K/:incic (27/1.01 )

Georgie Stunder (Stat'/1 .jild lison

1/CP Recital Series

Thursday 7.hme

('83) and Alaria ('88).

Crowhill-st (6, 1 /0 l)

Angela Geninm (stutt) and Ross

Wednesday 22 August

Tilesday 9 October. jiu- VCE Soloists

Peters ('69)

Tuesday 24./uly Judge Hubert T Frederico. father of

Tuesday /4 August

Serita ('52). Lolita (38) and Mai-garita Comtemporary Music

( 39)

Thursday 6 September

Parker ( 10/3/01 ) Helene Matterson (Martin. 63)

Births

Peter Black. husband of Lynn (Grace.

Concerts

'71 ) and father of Lucy (Yr 10)

Music Festival

Helen Jones (Stokes. '59)

Senior School Ensembles

Campbell. a son. Thomas Alexander

Aileen Murphy. grandmother of Olivia

Singers on Stage

Francis ( 14/6/00)

( '94) mid Meg ( Yr 9/). great-aunt of Sara

Friday 3 1 Al,glist

Jacqueline Lee :md Peter./ohnston. a

Lynch ('97) :ind Olivia Burns ( 99)

A Night on Broadway

Suzanne Timmons und Milil Dwyer. a

./eatielle Conne//an, grandmother of

Sonata und Concerto

daughter. Emily K:itherinc (21/7/00)

Katrina ('99) find Bonnie C '00)

Sunday afternoon / 6 September

son. Christopher Patrick (29/8/00)

/Mrs Patricia Schaefer, mother of Penny

Junior School Ensembles

Joanna Penney and ./eff Slater. a son.

Fill-phy ('65) :ind past Sports Mistress of

Sunday aftemooji 21 October

Beniumin William (7/9/00)

Loreto Mandeville Hall (1956-86).

Tuesday 19./une. toi-.hmior and

Patrice Murphy and Stephen Petri. a daughter, Brooke (4/5/00) dub/*/le 07/,7/h,/un widA/c·.1

daughter, Emily Anne (11/7/00)

Anna Sinn und Anthony Johnson. a

Details and RS\/P Mrs./. Dickson

Sarah Francis und Paul -/minor. a

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daughter Elia Rose ( 13/10/00) Holly Francis and Anthony Ries. a son

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\Ve have had an enjoyable and busy start to the year 2001,

Mentor Prograin. This was well supported and introduced

We litie a strong committee consisting of:

many new parents to their mentors. and hopefully has fustered new friendships. Special thanks to Pam Pearse and Annabelle

Liz Halpin (President)

Phil Meehan (Vice President)

Pam Pearse (Vice President) Ken Stollehouse (Treasurel-)

Scanlon for their work in this area.

Catherine Peeler(Minutes Secretary)

Prue Ogilvy (Correspondence Secretary)

A large number ofclass cocktail parties have been held and

Michael Corrigan

Mary Baliner

from al] accoimts, have been well supported and enjoyed by 711

Libby Downing

Shan Podolakin

who attended. Special thanks must go to all the Class

Mary-lillen Blackborn

Jan Curtain

Representatives. particularly Libby Downing and Katrina Prior,

Annabelle Se:inlon

Margaret Brookes

the Year Level Coordinators.

Kim Chambers

Tony Hillett

Jack Chalmers

Rick Prescou

The convenors of the Father Daughter Masses, Phil Meehan.

Breda liertaeg

Michael Doyle

and his team of helpers should be congratulated for tlieir work.

Julie Power

Liz Nootian

The Masses are a wonderful tradition with u hicli we are proud

Michael Green

Katrina Prior

to be involved.

As well as prin iding social fimetions. we also need to raise

During the year we plan to hold 4 major events:

flitids to help towards the building ofthe new sporting

Parents' Dinner

complex and other projects within the school. At the Blessing ofthe Site on 3 ApriL the Patents' Association

Fathers' Dinner

15 August

Mothers' Lunch

9 August

presented the school with a cheque for $94,()00,which had

Our ma.ior m 111 e will be drawn at the Christmas Cocktail Party

beeii raised from the Fair and other Pal-cots Association

on 30 November. Please support our fundmising efforts and

pro.iects.

have fun at the same time.

rhis year began with a welcome cocktail party for tile

Liz Halpiti (President)

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A Season of Theatre in the Horror Genre Drama and Theatre Studies for Term i has begun with a bang, already with two ma.jor productions in advanced stages ofrehearsals. The Year 12 Theatre Studies class is currently rehearsing its plily L.)/uc't//,7. directed by Mrs Morgan, to be performed on 3 and 4 May in Mandeville 1 lall at 7.30pm, The play focuses on the

legend of Dracula and craftily incorporates fiightening characters and

haunting moods to create a spine chilling recreation ofthis famous story.

I he theme of horror seems to be very popular iii the school at the moment. as Mrs Schroor is also directing a play aptly named Shrht written by Claire Carmichael. The play takes place ill an ancient mansion in the

c(,illiti'y where the floods bring logether an odd assottment of characters. It is being assisted by a willing cast of 13. including 3 male roles to be pei Ibi med by Xavier boys, and will be rei-formed on 17 und 18 May iii

Mimdeville I lall also at 7.30pm. Both plays threaten a highly entertaining evening fur anyone who dares to come and xee. .lillie Bentlev. Droma Captai11

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sign-Preps 2001 Left: Anoushka de Costa

Typists, Jae q iici ine Saininut and Barbara Heyhoe: Past Pupils' Assi iciation. I Rebecca Ittietmer:

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Rebecca Hurley-Wise. Brittany Ar/ove

Principal's Address at the Final

all because this was the first time that Australia has so

proudly presented and applauded its indigenous people and

Assembly - December 2000

their culture, and paid public respect to them as prior custodians of this land.

The year 2000 has been remarkable in so many ways. you might recall that this time last year there were spirited

Something of singular importance happened in the Openim

discussions as to precisely when a new century starts and

Ceremony of the Gaines - we tasted in a new way the dream

when a new millennium starts - but no one disputed that there

of reconciliation with our Aboriginal people. We tasted the

was something very momentous in moving from 1999 to 2000.

Australia we dream of and long for. Who could forget that other magic moment, among so many magic moments on that

We began with the New year's Eve celebrations, and for us in

night, when Cathy Freeman emerged to light the Olympic

Australia, after a spectacular fireworks display, we saw an

Torch? And even more, who could forget the joy and

extraordinary and intriguing sight: the word - Eternity -

jubilation of the nation when she won her Gdd medal in the

emblazoned on the 5ydney Harbour Bridge. It seemed such an

40Om? It was the very essence of the Jubilee dream that

impertinent, even a brazen claim - yet behind it was the story

we tasted in Cathy Freeman's triumph. It was the dream of

of the man, Arthur Stace, who, as if on a sacred mission, with

reconciliation, justice, jubilation, and harmony that was

something of utmost importance to communicate to us, wrote

enacted before our eyes and enlivened in our hearts in that

this one word in beautiful copperplate script on the footpaths

moment.

of Sydney more than half a million times, over a period of thirty seven years.

But, does it take a gold medal at the Olympics to be I acceited?

Do indigenous people have to be better before we

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For the Church, the year 2000 was declared a Great Jubilee

treat fhem akiqual? Those are the questions. In the end,

year, with the Holy year Door of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome open for the whole duration of this special year. As with the 1

word 'Eternity: the word 'Jubilee' has prgfound connotations.

here is no equality, there is no justice, if they have to be eroes, celebrities or gtars to earn our respect. Being equal beans being allowed fb be ordinary Australians. The dream of

It evokes a certain reverence and awe, and a certain-longing in

:econciliation is yet to be realised. And each and everyone of

our hearts for a better and more just world. The Jubilee i

us has a role to play, a role in taking the dream forward and

tradition is itself thousands of years old, extending far back

making it a reality.,for always.

into the history of ancient Israel. Like a clarion cry, the

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declaration of 'a Jubilee year' heralds a time of reconciliation,

Feast Day 2000 was a magical moment for us at Loreta, with

forgiveness and freedom, justice anijubilatiofe"-

our celebrations focussed on reconciliation with our

indigenous people. The plc*e, which now resides permanently

Such indeed was the spirit with which Au;tralia hosted the

in the Chapel, stands as our pledge that we as a school

Olympic Games in 5ydney in September. It is probably fairly

community will not just wait, but work for justice and

true to say that, until the journey of the Torch around

reconciliation. I particularly commend the year 12 students

Australia, many of us had been fairly lackadaisical about the

who initiated this event. I also commend those students who

Games. But the meandering passage of the Torch through the

participated in the Reconciliation March in Melbourne last

Australian countryside and cities, beginning at the Centre,

week. The March was one more step along the long road we

awakened us from our slumbers, and proclaimed the

£ still have to walk to reach the goal, when being equal means

momentous event that was about to unfold before us. Aloni

, being alloWed to be ord@bry Australians.

its journey, we saw hundreds of Australidns carrying tht'

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Torch, people who have made a differencelo our wor:Id in all sorts of ways, some in the face of extraordinary;adyyrsity.

We saw the huge expanse of the Australian lands¢e, with

Why is recondition so vitally important?- because our futu 9 a natidn, the very welfare of Australia's heart and -4 soul,

the indigenous people as its original custodians, and the ' multicultural diversity of its people now. In many ways, the passage of the Torch symbolised our spiritual journey as a

nation, a journey whose goal is reconciliation with our indigenous people, peace and harmony with each other in our multicultural society, and with this ancient and beautiful land where we live.

ends on it. Every other relationship - with ourselves,

within our nation, and with other nations - ultimately depends on it. It is so utterly vital that we get this relationship with our indigenous people right, and right for always.

My dream - is that every one of us will work to make this pledge a reality. In the end, it all depends on you. Our whole future as a nation depends on you. And we as a school will

At last came the Opening Ceremony, with so many arresting images of Australian life, and which stirred such pride in being Australian. For me the most moving part of the Opening Ceremony was not the motor mowers, the sheep dogs, or the beautiful horses: it was the striking images of the dreamtime, with more than 1000 indigenous Australians involved. This was reinarkable and significant in so many ways - perhaps most of

measure our success as a school not in terms of your ENTER scores, but in terms of how you spend your life helping to build a better and more just world. I have no doubt that you can do it, and do it well. All it takes is determination,

perseverance and commitment to make it happen. Let's make it happen!

(Dr) Anne Hunt, Principal.

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