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Editorial Committee Editor, Amillida Apthorpe: Assistant 1-,ditor..ludv Broad:

Assistant. Prudence \10>lan: Junior Seli,)(,1. Till,im Pullin:

1-ypist. 13.ii-harti I le>'hoe: I)evelopment Ollice. Robyn.lohnson, Lynne Rosenthal and Steplianic West.

Photography. Lynne Beck. Sandi·,1.1.ine and Jayne Webster.

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1 the end of semester. al| of Years Prep to 12 joiiied together iii a

celebration of the 1.licharist for our Simply Sharing locus within the School. This gathering was important iii many ways, Over the preceding

weeks, all students were encouraged to be gencious in their practical support

ofthe Simply Sharing Drive. through the donation of grocery items. Our students and their families i-exponded genciously to this call. and this was greatly appreciated. But ofequal importance is the pow·er ofprayer. physically making and taking tile time to pray |2)1- a common Callse, to reach oiltwards in thought as

well as deed. to focus on what is truly important in our lives. This Eucharistic Celebration represented our faith in action. and this is one cornerstone ofa

Loreto education. In 1893 Mother Mary Gonniga Barry gin e this same niessage to her owii Loreto students when she said:

' ... all :tiound you are possibilities of doing good. and 01 making the world richer fur you having lived ill it."

The pages ofthis lovely publication show the lile and richness that permeates the Se|lool Community here at Loreto Mandeville Hall - a coninumity of young women seeking in so niany ways to do good, and to make a difference.

(Dr) Susan Stevens

1 a Tuesday School Assembly in Terni 2. two Loreto Past Pupils, Mrs Penny Gamble (mother of.Jessica. Year 12) and Mrs Jane Nathan (mother of Sarah-Jane. Year l l ). spoke to the students of Years 7- 12 about Loreto Federation. Lot-eto Federation is a

Conference for Loreto Past Pupils ofAustralia and occurs every two years.

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It is a means of unification. continuation ofthe Charism and celebration

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of what is me:ins to be Loreto educated. Loreto Federation has just been held at Loreto Marryarvilie. South Australia: in two years time. it will be

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held here it Loreto Mandeville Hall, At the Assenibly. the i·ederation Cross was handed over to Dr Stevens forsafe keeping until the Conierence in 2005.

Already preparations have conimenced for this iniportant event,

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The following is the Federation Prayer. read at every Federation Conference. which speaks ofthe Spirit of Federation: O Holy Spirit of loJ e and.joy Be with lIN during these days.

Show us what we should do.

For the senice of the Church in our countiy

And give lis tile strength to do it gencrously O Mary Motlier of God and help of Christians.

Obtain for us something ofyour seltless love of Christ, So that. like you. we may bring him to others.

And be truly the women for this season of the Church's need.

That ix the spirit of a Loreto woman! Congratulations to: School Council member

Mrs Penny (ianible and Mrs.lane Nathan

Dr Jacqueline McGilp ibiwi, who was awarded a

Centenary Medal in the

Queen's Birthday honour list.

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uring Term 1 oft|lis year. the stildents of'Year 6 hall a major loclls on Leadership Their study involved an appraisal 01 tile roles ofthe leaders we elli-1-ently have iii government in Australia. Further to this. they looked at the part they will play as leaders in working towards a sustainable lutiire. They were fortunate enough to be part of a student forum on Sustainable Living held at Federation Square late in February.

This was actually the very filst festival held at Federation Square!

With an idea of the skills and attributes that our political leaders possess and exhibit. they then went into the Student Leadership phase. As participants in this part of the

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unit. they were invited to make a presentation to other Year 6 students within tlieir House either on the topic of Leadership or putting themselves forward as candidates fur various captaincy roles for the year. Many ofthe git-Is also made posters highlighting uhat they pei-ceive to be quality leadership skills.

The formal captaincy roles for Year 6 LMI I Stlldents are in the areas of Spolt Music and Communications. Captains for botli Conmiunications and Sport are representative of

their Houses. while Music Captains have exponsibilily for ensemble grolips. The Captains iii.ike weekly presentations at asseniblies and have other responsibilities according to their portfolios. Generally. there is a captain :ind vice-captain for each portfolio.

All the students in Year 6 were then invited to vote for holli C ommunications .ind Sport Captains and Vice-captains for theil

House. This was quite a challenge for the girls. however. with the in-depth study on Leadership still fresh in their minds. they were able to focus on the skills each candillate would bring to the role. 11(11.ilist that she was a good friend! Music captains tire selected by members ofthe Music deparnnent.

TIle results are collated and shared with st.111 prior to being announced to the students. Throughout the entire process, tile stall spoke with the students about the roles that they will have in addition to captaincy roles. this was another time to remind them ofthis. There were tears! Sonic ofjoy and some of sorrow. That was to be expected as the stlidents had been so involved iii the process and were so excited about the outcome.

This year. we made the announcements earlier in the day ho the girls could be together to Nlippoil each other. and to allow for some parents to be present at the assembly when the students received their badges.

Since then. LMI 1 has been invited to participate in two student leadership 12,1-iilils, To carli 4,1 these we have taken Year 6 students who :11\\'ays sho\v tremendous lealler,hip skills and whom wet bought would benefit from the experience. These students have not necessatily held captaincy roles. as captaincy is by no nicans where leadership responsibilities end at LMI L Other sought after leadership roles in Junior School are those of Prayer Le.iders. This ministt-y is available to students from Prep to Year 6. Tlie students are involved in preparation ofassemblies and liturgies as well as having a key role in the classroonk I he students in these roles have training with the .Junior School RE Coordinator and. as \\ ith Year 6 capt:i ins. were presented with their bildges earlier iii the year.

Each week. a Junior School class attends l iiday Mass at St Peter s. FoHoulng Mass. the students sometimes visit the LLC„ This is a great opportunity to spend time witli t|le youngest members of the LM Il community. The connections between the Parish. the School and the Early Learning Centre are enjoyable and ofbenefit to all.

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iii 2002. as part of an extension program. 1-EG (The Em iromnental Group) was launched. This year. TEG has reformed as The Greenies. with a similar focus being care of our local environment. The Greenies are fi-om all year levels throughout Junior School and carry out a very important function ofpricking our conscience in terms of em ironmental issues. One of their key functions, but by no means the least. is to collect the paper recycling bins each fortnight!

The practicalities oforganising Community Service/Social .lustice activities rest with Junior School stalli however. the abundance of ideas for such generally come witli the students. We sponsor a child in Sri Lanka through Plan Australia. Many

stildents having been through .Junior School would remember fundraising for Omar. According to our docilinentation, Omar is now Olan age whereby lie is supported by other means, so we have the privilege offiliancially supporting another child, At the end of last term, we were also able to assist the Sacred Heart Mission in the wonderful work it does and to make

connections with the Warmun Commimity at Turkey Creek iii tile Kimberley Ranges. The students' enthusiastic involvenient in tliese

activities demonstrates keen leadership skills with a sense of global

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.Junior School and the students take them lip wholeheartedly. The

Year 12 pot-tfolios of Captains. Sport and Music leaders, Liturgy, F.nvitonment. Social Justice. SRC, and year level liaison is being matched effort for effort by the junior members ofthe school.

Hopefully. we can start to combine the ell'orts even more to produce some synergy! fit/,0 Louise Perton .Deputy Principal Director ofJunior School

From the Registrar MID-YEAR ENROLMENT UPDATE

Interviews for the 2005 Year 4.5 and 7 Classes commenced in second term. The application lists for the 2005 intake year levels are heavily subscribed and there are waiting lists at all levels. Enrolment interviews for the 2005 Preparatory Class will coninience iii first term 2004.

Parents please note that there are Waiting Lists for places for the 2004 Preparatory, Year 4 and 5 C lasses and a limited number of racancies for the 2004 Year 7 Class. We strongly encomage any parent planning to send a younger daughter to Loreto Mandeville Hall, to lodge an application for future enrolment without delay.

BURSARIES

A limited number of Bursaries are available annually. especially for daughters of past pupils who might not otherwise be able to

attend Loreto Mandeville Hall. Burs:tries provide up to 50% remission of academic tuition fees and are awarded to secondaty school applicants from Catholic families on the basis of a means test, Bursary information and application forms are available from the Registrar. Zena Roslan.

SCHOOL TOURS and OPEN DAY

Remember there are a number of opportunities remaining this year to visit us. please feel welcome to attend any of the following: Thursday 7 August

Principal's Welcome at 9.10 am

Senior School Tour departs from Senior Reception Office at 9.15 am Junior School Tour departs from Jimior Reception Office at 10.00 am Thursday 4 September

Principal's Welcome at 9,10 am Senior School Tour departs from Senior Reception Office at 9.15 am

.lunior School Tourdeparts from Junior Reception Office at 10.00 am H+dnesday 15 October

Open Day und Student Art Show at Loreto Mandeville Hall from 9 am to 12 pin, Enter via Mandeville Crescent or Orrong Road Gates

Thursday 20 November

Principal 's Welcome at 9.10 am Senior School Tour departs from Senior Reception Office at 9.15 am .Junior School Tour departs from Junior Reception Office at 10.00 am

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Lit Year 12 Councillors presented a report to the School Assembly on their activities this semester. The Enviromnent Councillors. .lulien Gibson and Sus:in Accary assumed the roles of Captain Planet and Mother Earth to prehent the Councillors report to the School Assembly on World Environment Day. 5 June, The Plalleteer) ailillhed its all whilst delizeriny the very important lesson of caring fur our environment. W'e were left with the niesxage.-Ille power is yours".

NRC representatives. Alexandra Sweeney and 131-ighid Faliy reported oil the enthusiasm and energy directed to fundraising for various projects aci'oss the year levels. At their initiative. guest speaker.

Michelle Gale from World Vision advised their group on sponsoring a child in an under-developed country: a project the students wish to undertake.

Liturgy Councillors. Sally-Anne Tiernan and Jane Ful-le reminded lis .111 of the many opportunities at school for quiet reflection at First Friday Mass, Father-Daughter Mass and the weekly Chapel Assembly.

(Mrs) Rosenun·v Doolan, Deptitr Principal: Directoi- 4,1 Pastoral Care

Passion; Live Yours, Celebrate Others'!

Bishop Coleridge Last term. Bishop Mark Coleridge. uncle of Brigid Coleridge. Year 10. addressed the Years 7-12 Assembly. It was a pleasille to welcome Bishop Coleridge lo the School.

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and to hear his address on the eli:itiging face of the Church. and iii particular. on the significant contribution of women in the Church. Bishop Coleridge joined the Student Representative Councillors fur lunch ti,lic,u ing the Assembly and discussions

continued on an informal level. The students were greatly appreciative of the opportunity to ask questions ofthe lishop and to be given such pel-sonal attention.

Congratulations to: Diana Bowman, Zoe Leyland and Chloe Wilson,Year 12 2002, who are recipients of the Australian Students Prizes for 2002.

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Loreto Ballarat Excursion On the first Monday ofsecond terni the whole staffof' Loreto Mandeville 11:111 travelled to 1.01-eto Billarat for a shared Professional Development Day. The in-service day was the first combined

gatheling of Victorian Loreto stall: providing a forum for the celebration of Mary Ward's vision for the edllcation ofyoung Ucillien and an opportunity to strengthen the links betweeti our Schools Together with the St.in of Loreto Ballat-at. we discussed curriculum directions. viewed the archives. visited the grave 01 Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry. and participated in a celebration ofthe Eucharist.

This was an enriching experience for al 1 - and wonderful fun!

Alon Kaiser. who has been Head of Lieography for the past

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ten years. graduated from Melbourne University in April of this year after completing his Master of Information

Technology iii Edllcation. This was undertaken :is a fouryear study based on eight individual course-Hork topics.

Assessment was done in a Lariely o f formatx including online video-conferencing :ind performance of educational theories as a group project in front of a lectiire theatre full of students. To complete the coin-se, Alon assembled

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material to produce a C[)-ROM to lielp students navigate

faculty. gradull ted with a Bachelor

their way around Wilso11% Promontory. I le hopes to uxe

of Education (l Miysical !{duciation):

all of the practical skills gained from the course to make

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effective digital lessons as part of the on-line curriculum. in this way enhancing student learning at LMI-1.

Susan Pascoe Special Guest Ms Susan Pascoe, newly appoiiited Dii-ector of Catholic Education, addressed the Years 7-12 students at ali Assembly in second tel-m. 1.oreto Mandeville I]all claims a special relationship with Ms Pascoe. for Ms Pascoe is a past pupil o f Loreto Ballarat, a l'ormer Council Menibei- o F Loreto Mandeville Hall, and a past parent ofthe School. Ms Pascoe tal ked to the students about her own career. her pathway to becoming Director of Catholic Education. and the challenges ahead. Question time with Ms Pascoe wax a highlight. and this continued into lunch hour with Ms Pascoe attending a luncheon with the student leaders.

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Foot Of the River Regatta 2003 1 A grey morning greeted the hardy souls who gathered on the banks of the Yarra on I June this year. No , doubt wondering what had possessed them to agree to get

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u p that early. parents and fri ends of LMI[ und of Lauristoil climbed into their assigned rowing lours and paddled up to the start of their \ery own rowing regatta.

This was Foot of the River 2003. This event.

inspired by the great "Head" races of Ungland mid Australia (l lead ofthe River, 1 lead of the Yarra) ix the answer to u

parent's prayer. This was their chance to have a go at rowing after 011 those months (or years) simply standing on the bank - a chance to actually get into tile boat themselves after years of watching Foot ofthe River is a combined event and a maior

fundraiser for both schools as a way of augmenting their rowing fleets. This year was, once again, hugely successful in this and every other sense.

Crews signed up either as a team or as individlials.

Once these u'ere finali,ed. and Coxes and coaches assigned.

it was time for the opening of the -se:lion"- the all-important cocktail party, There the old-timers (thoe who were back ioi

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Then the four week training period began iii earnest. And what a steep learning cune it was! Many of the hardy competitors were rank novice,0 a fact that became

iminediately apparent as soon as they hit the witter. Howeven persistence paid off. It was amazing to see the transformation

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to the river at 5.30 :im or set their ti-:tining times for alter work. Either way. they slowly began to appreciate. first liand.

the demands placed upon their chikiren during the rowine KCAS011,

"It looks so easy until you actually get into the boat!" was a common refrain.

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However. the overriding opinion was one of sheer . exhilaration at achieving something significant.

On the day, crews were ianked in categorie including Sharks, Flathead and Stonefish. They were

encouraged to give their crew a clever name such as "What 47

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Elizabeth Burns in her rowing debut).

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crew (featuring Eninia McDonell. Ashley Saxage. Lynne Rosenthal and Robyn .lolinson ) also put in an impressive finals race but. ultimately, the Bonacci Boys dominated once again to win for the second year in a row. (Stewards are

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efficiency and great good humour. Loreto's Rob Zahara rim a tight schedule, supported by the FOTR committee, of \\hich the following were Loreto parents and stall: Philip Mustey, John O'Dowd. Bernard MeNainara. Paul Noonan, Sophie Morrison and Sally Mckenzie.

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entrants liave indicated they will be back on 30 May, 2004 when Foot of the Rker is on again. For full details see our website at www. footoltheriver.org.

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Inaugural Literary Breakfast On 7 May Loreto Mandeville Ilail held its Inaugural Literary Breakfast. As part of English Week. senior seliool gii-Is were invited to bring along parents and friends to hear a speaker and to share a delicious buffet breakfast in the Patricia Schaefer 1

Centre.

We wei-e fortunate enough to Ilin e. as a guest. one of

Australiak most popular playwrights, Ms llannie Rayson.

Hannie has a long history in the performing arts and her successful plays in recent years include Li/0 After Geo/xc and Hotel Xorremo.\\er

latest play, illize; il(,ide. was just linishing

its ]1iglily successful Victorian season and is Cat the time of

writing) playing to packed houses in Sydney.

The girls were enthralled by }lannie's

honest. selileffacing and very entertaining. style of speaking. and listened as she ran through Iici- varied career path from Melbourne University student to aspiring actress to playwright.

She amused us with anecdotes about plays gone wrong and research avenues which led nowhere.

Most ofall. however. she spoke of her fascination with the human condition. When llannie decides on a theme.

she researches it in depth. For hibi„/auce, her play set iii the

Mallee-Wimmera disti'icl. she spent time in the area. She went to pubs. talked to the people on tile land. and asked them what their concerns were- what was on their mind, Armed with a tape recorder. I lannie sat at countless kitchen tables in farm houses

and slinply listened as her subjects talked oftheir lives. And they all said their biggest won-y was who was going to inherit

the farm. The resulting play is rich in the Australian vernacular and sharply observed detail.

11 :tilii i Es talk was e.Cemely well-received ani afterwards. she was surrounded by girls who wanted to know more. Meanwhile. others ate breakfast and perused the

eclectic supply of books made available for sale by the Little Bookroom.

1 his ix the first time such an event has been held at

LM] 1 but a second one is already in the pipe-line for 2 004.

(1/11) Salli .th·Kenrie, English Tctic·her

The Gyuto Monks Part of the Religious Education Course .lt Year

[-lie aniazing aspect of the day was the way iii

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other than their own. As most ofthe stildents /

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choose Buddhism. it seemed an approprititc

k retlective and centered they gradually became as the day progressed. One way to describe the day would be as a four hour nieditation.

moment to iin itc tile (iylito Monks Ii-orn

1-ibet to share with tile students some of . the richness of their tradition.

On 9 April seven Tibetan monks

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conducted an all day workshop for one

< performed a dispersal cereniony where

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1 they su ept up the coloured sand of the

group of girls from Sacre Cocur. The

'; mand:11:1 and ga, e a little piece of it to C} each gill, The symbolism ofthe sweeping

signifies that nothing in life is permanent

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and attachment to material things does not

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Chanting. Paper Flower making and Tibet,iii Peace Weaving.

This was truly a memorable day one which. 1 am

i re the girl s who were present. u i 11 not foruet.

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Music Camp From the 2-4 May. all girls in Years 6 to 9 who are in music ensenibles went on Music Camp at a new venue. Camp Arrabri. at

Warburton. (h er these two days. we spent our time rehearsing iii our ensembles. Satill'dily afternoon brought us into groups across the year levels to participate in a r:inge of activities organized by 0,11- Camp Leaders. Laterthat evening. our Year 12 Milsic Captains arranged an entertaining Trivia Night. On the last day. :ill tile ensembles perfurmed their pieces to oili' iumilies. Vin Kiire all the girls who attended will agree with me when I sav it \vax a wonderful canin. and we annreci:ited the work cit'uill

ff wlio helped over the weekend.

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Loreto & St Kevin's Orchestra Workshop On Thursday 8 May. the Loreto Symphony Orchestra came together with the St.Kevin's Symphony Orchestra for a workshop

afternoon with internationally renowned conductor. Mr Peter Bandy. The workshop began with afternoon tea. where we got to meet the boys who woitid be playing alongside us. Dul-ing tile workshop. Mi- [tandy skilfully conducted us through two pieces.

At the end of the workshop. the two orehestras performed the pieces iii a sniall concert. alongside performances from other

ensembles from both schools. The afternoon was a great success and the audience appreciated the great sound made by our conibined group. Thank you to Mrs Conolan and to Mr I larris from St Kevin's, for organizing the workshop.

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Thursday 19 June. This fantastic night of music-making brought both joy and excitement to al| those invoked. The

audience enjoyed the delightful music, "...

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Chapel of Christ the King On the evenine of Thursday 29 May a large gatherine of students. staff. Loreto sisters, parents and friends gathered in the Chapel for the Milsic Department's annual Chamber Music Concert. The concert was a great success with

performances from the School's sniall ensembles - tuo Strilig Quartels. a senior Piano Ti-io. middle school Piano Quailet. Clarinet Quilitet & Trio, Vocal Ensenible Trombone and Horn Quintets.

As well. the Harpsichord was officially blessed and performances given by Elizabeth Anderson (music staff). Jane Matheson (School Pianist).

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and as continuo part for a VCE Ensemble and a performance of Brandenburg Concerto No.2 with

Recorders. The Chapel looked bealitiful with the altar aglow with calidles and lovely ilowers. Thank you to Miss O'Driscoll fur organizing the concert and to all music stall'who prepared ensembles.

Symphonic Band Workshop with Brett Kelly The Lot-eto Symphonic Band had the pleasure of welcoming Mr Bi-ett Kelly. principal trombone player from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. to a workshop on 13 May. Mr Kelly worked on three pieces that the Band had been learning. focusing on tuning and explession iii playing as an ensemble.

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The Xavier/LMH Winter Play 2003 Death of a Salesman - Arthur Miller nce again the traditional combined 1.-Mi l and Xavici- Winter Play is fast ali- /

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bring another new dimension of imagination and thought to the minds of all u·li see it. This year, the production team will be pinenting

Death of £/ Salesnum by Arthur Miller: the story of the " American Dream" through the eves ofone individual. Willv 1.omall.

hi preparation for this. a group of sometimes overly eager LMI 1 and Xavier students headed for the Xavier camp grounds iii Burton. Four

exceptional staff led us from both schools Drama Departments - Mr /

Tony Corr. Mr Chris Fosdik, Ms .loan Morgan und. the latest meni- / bet- of the LMH team. Mr.James Fawke. The goal was to work on / extensive characterisation. blocking and the important aspect of /

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the gourniet meals by Morgan and Fawke. the feeling of comfort 1 felt as a newcomer to this group. and the competitive. intellectually

stimulating game oicharades, all contributed to the i im of the camp. This even included the Illajority of young socialites on the camp not regretting having to spend their long weekend on School Drama Camp!

As the camp came to a conclii xion. a realisation m envhelmed me and. perhaps. others, that there was still so much work to do! It.s di fficult to hnagine a camp being so enjoyable and

yet so challenging. This was very much due to the great patience and unending help fi-om tile Drama stall. The attitudes of the students towards each other and the hilarious times we lind

together maile for a very bright weekend. We were a unique. small group working alongside each other with simil,Ii- interests und objectives. We found this to be rewarding und satislying The outcome of this time will be the strengthening of the relationship between the two school communities. and I anisure the final result will be a pleasure forall uho vieu it.

Elkabeth Corrigan, Year 11

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crfurming to a full-house on closing night, tlie Year 12 production of The Newspaper ,)1 C laremont Street

Loreto Mandeville 1 lall was almost

unrecounisable. with our rather elaborate

set consisting oftwo ai-eas of staging.

was a great success. This intriguing and

separated through the erection of:i scri iii.

captivating piece of theatre. adapted from

This 1-elati\ely short play was highly

the novel by Australian author Elizabeth

technical with approximately two hundred

.lolley. by David Britton and Alan Becher, was very different from anything our

cues. which inchided the use olit smoke

machine. slide projectors. complex

theatre class had worked on before. Over

lighting. as well as a follow spot und

twelve weeks we saw this intel'estine.

appropriate milxic and sound effects. all

and:it times complex text. ti inlslorm into

ofwhich were operated by our newly

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play explored different classes in society dill ing the 1960s in Australia. as well as the poor living iii the English

West-Midlands during the 1920s, known as the 'Black Country.' Tlie

/ very critical view of upper class Ailsti-alian women in Pertli provided

humotous interludes throughout the 'play which contrasted strongly with the traiitiiatic Ilash backs into Weekly's past.

The Year 12 Theatre Studies class.

along with their directors Ms Joan

Morgan and Mr.lames Fawke, worked tirelessly preparing and rehearsing this play. Both Mr Fawke and Ms lirin Schliebs (Production Manager) who joined lINh this year. have proved to be invaluable additions to our school Drluna

Department and we thank them for all the creativity and enthusiasm they put into our last school production.

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History Shaping the Future Staff and students of the Senior School were fortunate to ha, c

Associate-Professor Jo, Damousi from the Histon Department at The t_iniversity of Jlelbourne address them at a General Assembly on Tuesda> 6 May. Drawing on a number of past and present events. Assoc. Prof. Damousi spoke of the importance of histon. not just as an academic pursuit, but as an intrinsic aspect of each individual's personal and intellectual development, to understand the Horld of 0, hich thev are a part. Here is an e\tract of what she presented to the Senior School students ...

Without an understanding of history,

we cannot understand the meaning, or significance of world and niodern affairs.

Indeed, without an understanding of history we cannot understand ourselves, where we

have come.from, or where we might be going ... ifyou want to be truly radical, and creative, and make your mark, then you need a grasp of history...

How could we understand the extraordinary events of

Every successful leader in their field - be it in medicine. law,

11 September if we do not understand the history of US/Middle

literature. music. or film - has a solid understanding of history.

East relations: or the history offundamentalism: or the history of

What do 1 mean by this'?

terrorism? What does history tell us about these events? It can

If you are going to be an innovator in your area,

tell us why and how they happened. and why they are impoitant

whether you are going to be a writer, or musician, or filmmaker.

to our culture and to our society.

or teacher - or whatever you choose to become - you need to

How could we make sense of the recent Iraq-American

know what has come before you in order to create something

war without a knowledge of the earlier 1991 Gulf war. or of

truly new and innovative that can make a difference to your

American and Iraqian relations over the past twenty years?

world.

In other words, discoveries iii science. or different

Each generation inherits the history of ati earlier

approaches to teaching; or a new way of story telling in cinema,

generation - of your parents and grandparents. An awareness of

can only come about if you are aware of the history of science.

history can help us to understand why people in the past - our

or teaching or filinmaking. Because without that knowledge

family and our friends - have responded to historical events in

you can not improve the world. or think of new ways of seeing

the ways in which they have.

things.

Closer to home. issues like the stolen generation, the

So my final point is that although some people think

refugee question, and Australia s support of the United States in

history is dull. irrelevant. boring and old fashioned, in fact, if

foreign policy can only make sense ifwe are aware of the history

you want to be truly radical, and creative, and make your mark,

of Australian government towards treatment of the Aborigines:

then you first need a grasp of history.

or of the long history of the Australian - US alliance which saw

We need the past for the present and the future. It

Australian troops enter a combat zone for the first time iii the

doesn't belong to those who once lived it. It belongs to those

21>t century. In other words past histories influence present

who are willing to explore it and to give it meaning for its today.

The past belongs to us because we are the ones who need it.

actions.

History is therefore inescapable. So my first point is

So I suppose my key message to you today is that

a simple one: without knowing about history. any event. and

history is everywhere. Whatever corner you turn around.

especially world events, understanding why people respond and

history is already there. It shapes world events and allows us to

understand why people act as they do in the past; it teaches you

act like they do, really make no sense to us.

But history is not simply dates and facts. And this is the second point I would make: the past is used in a range of

professions. This is because history teaches you a very basic

to think and to analyse: it will be in any job you do. Above all. it provides the basis for innovation and for the shaping of the future - both your own and that of your society.

skill which will always be needed, no matter how technological our society becomes. That skill is the ability to think. and to analyse.

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Maths Matters in the Junior School Once again Mathematics has been at the foreti-ont of the Junior Sellool'% curriculum

focus this year. As you may be aware the Junior School has beeii part of two important Mathematics programs over the past two years.

The Junior School has been one of sixteen research schools that have participated iii the Researching Numeracy Teaching Approaclies In Primary Schools project, At the moment the project is coming to a conclusion and the data is being collated and analysed. A report is being written that will produce research evidence recommending best practice

in the way mathematical concepts are taught in the classroom. It has been through the wonderful support and great professionalism of the staffthat allowed Dr Dianne Sienion.

Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at RMIT. to collect vital information

through observing Maths lessons and discussion with teachers about the way that they teach mathematical concepts effectively.

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Valuable professional development sessions with Dr Siemon during the Course of the project. allowed stafflo be informed about the latest lindings in Miths education and to apply them to their teaching.

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Over the last two years the Junior School has also been a member of the Success In Numeracy Education program.This program focuses on several aspects of Maths education such as lesson structure. curriculum development and developing conceptual understandings based on the student's prior knowledge.

This information is gathered through testing. This program. in conjunction with RNTAPS. has allowed continual professional discussion and development so that

LMH can provide ati enriched and enjoyable Mathematics program to lili students, Year 4 students were asked: "What does Maths mean to youT

"Some things in Alaths are clicillenging hecatise ther recilly make you think. The games we phi.v a l'e exc#ing " Catherine Roberts

"Maths is a subject that / enior leanting about und it is ahrays tim.' " Courtner Marni "The Maths DA·cove/·1· Centre is g/·cat it·hether wc ure doing tasks r)/· li·r,i·king ()11

construction becatise you learn abc)lit what 17)11 call do. " Bernadette 11'alsh ''With the

Alaths games we pho' ire practisc skills und /cm*/1 new su·a/cgics. Mr ha·ori/e game m

the moment is coilled MDK This game develops (mr undtiplication skills." Caitli,i Moran

"Maths is a subject that niakes .um thi*nk and / enjoy it. / like to bc challenged so that / can learn more." Courtner Bel·ger

(Mrs) Catherine Crowhtii·.st, JS Maths Coordilliticir

S.O.S. at IlVIAX On 19 May. the Year 3 mid 4 gii-Is, their teachers and Nix Peyton went to the giant JD IMAX theatre at the :imazing Melbollille Museum. We watched a show about 'Conservation' and 'Save oiir Earth' hee:illse those are the topics that we learnt about this term. My favourite

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part was when some monkeys were playing baseball. I learnt a lot and realised how important it is to look after the environment properly iii order to survive longer,

During the movie. NOS Planet, we Ii:id to wear heavy goggles so that we could see the giant screen properly and so that il looked thi-ec-dimensional. After the movie we went to a nearby playground to have recess.

There was a cool maze there. Then we went back to school on the train.

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The whole thine was GREAT!

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Inviting Students into Our Planning What we teach and How we do it!

In April 2002, the Junior School staff began familiarising theniselves with a Concept Based curriculum model which is based on the original work and research of Hilda Taba (1966).

The use of concepts to frame teaching, helps students to retain facts. It serves as a starting point for engaging students at a higher level of thinking and understanding by providing a certain perspective or focus on the topic or study. Our brains are constantly

seeking patterns and connections. By bunching facts into categories and organising them around concepts. the brain can make sense out of information and begin to understand it.

To accommodate this curriculum model within our school. term planning has taken on a slightly different format. Nearing the end of each term, all Specialist teachers meet with each year level team. Together. this group of teachers selects a concept that will be used to frame the unit of work planned for the following term. We then go through the same process ofbrainstorming the concept, categorising the concept and writing statements and questions. as the students will in the following term.

Below is a list of concepts and the corresponding unit of work that was studied during Term 2.

Year Prep. I and 2 selected the concept of CHANGE. The unit of work that was undertaken was called "Wet, Wet .Wet" and explored water, this year being the International Year of Fresh Water.

Year 3 and 4 chose the concept of CONSERVATION, The unit of work was cal led "Save Our Earth".

Year 5 teachers chose the concept JUSTICE and undertook a study of "Indigenous Australians.

Year 6 teachers chose the concept of GROWTH and undertook astudy of "Health and the Human Body

Below are just some examples of statements written by students after the exploration ofthe concept. These initial statements are revisited and checked throughout the term as the students'understanding ofthe concept increases along with their investigations of the unit.

Class teachers have all reported that using the concept-based curriculum, rather than a conventional. fact based curriculum. has meant that students have a better retention of material covered. greater depth in their understanding of the topic and better problem-solving abilities and classroom performance. It seems that the exploration of the concept not only cues students in and

gives them a reference point, it gives them all an opportunity to show the teacher where they are at already in their personal understanding of the concept. As teachers, we gauge where to begin our activities and believe we have a very good idea of where our students are. Initial exploration of the concept with our st,Idents often makes us rethink and reconsider starting points.

Year 6 Statements: GROWTH

Humans can experience both mental and physical growth: All Iking things change iii lots of different U'El VT There is growth and change iii et'e/37 environment thut happens over time, Humans need many things to stay a01'£' atid grow: The modern world grows

everyday, from the economy to a companv.

Year 3 Statements: CONSERVATION

4 people make the wrong choices and pollute or poach, it could effect the future environment: There are organisations that lielp to protect the environment: Our world is made up ofmany dit»ent enviromnents.

We have to protect all of them: There are many things in our worici that need to be saved. We especially need to save things that mar run out such as M'ate/; o.rvgen, electricitv and peace. We are going through a drought anti are running out ot water: To ensure our destiny on this

ea/th, we need to save precious resources such as oceans, rainforests, animals and plants.

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and telling stories as part oftlieir Aboriginal Perspectives unit. Classes have explored Ancient Aboriginal Culture. the effect of European Settlement on the Indigenolls people of Allstralia. and the importance of Reconciliation today.

Through a range ofactivities the girls have dereloped an awareness and appreciation of our Indigenous Australians. of their connection to tile land and the dreailitime. and of the importance of songs and artwork to the people:ind their history.

As part of our unit our Year 5 students visited the Botanical Gardens fur tin Aboriginal Resources Trail designed to give students a greater

understanding and respect for Aboriginal Culture. particulally ofthe local Victorian Communities. We discovered that the area was once an

illiportalit meeting place for the Blin u rong a lid Woiworung clans.

The ghls were treated to bark painting. bush tucker. weaving and learnt much of traditional Aboriginal food und medicines,

One particular highlight of the term has been the correspondence of our Year 5 students with an Aboriginal community at Turkey Creek iii Western Australia. One of out· Year 5 teachers. Miss.lohanna Alldley has visited Turkey Creek mid has shared her stories and experiences

in this remote area ofour couiltry. The unit ofwork has been very rewarding, the girls have learnt much about lite in the outback and

have been busy raising funds for the school Community of Turkey C 'reek.

(Ms) Michelle C'ourmev. )Par 3 71'acher

Affirmation Throughout the year. each student in Year 6 will have a chance to pailicipate in an Ailirmation. The student being affirmed gets die chance to share aspects of her life as well as her likes and di>likes. her hopes and dream.s and her achievements.

As well as the oral presentation, where you get to share things with the test ofthe class. we get the chance to decorate a special board in the classroom with photos. certificates. medals or any other precious items that we choose to bring in.

This part is fun as we get to see incredibly Cute baby photos of the girls.

After the student beilig affirmed has shared her story with the class. we all write her a private letter that describes why we believe tliatshe is a worthwhile member ofour School Community, We also write about the special qualities that make her a unique individual. We think that this part is very important, especially this year, as we live out our school theme: A Year To Celebrate Our Uniqueness.

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United Nations Youth Association

undivided attention. He was quick-witted and intelligent During lunch. the Treasurer took several hundred guests through the key Budget highlights. State parliumentarians and students

Over the weekend of 5-6 April a group 01'Year 11

representing difTerent schools from the Higgins electorate

students attended the United Nations Youth Association

(including Lot*eto Mandeville Hall Year 12 students Lucy Dole and

State Conference at Latic,be University. Chi our arrival.

Vivien Gu) were aniongst the large audience seated in tlie elegant

e.iell student was allocated a country to represent as

Grand Ballroom at the Sofitel. At the end of a very informative

delegates at a mock United Nations General Assembly

presentation. the Treasurer took questions from the floor on current

session. The niorning began with an introductory

issues relating to the Federal Budget.

session on the United Nations and the role it plays in the world today. There were a few guest speakers, one iii

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particular, a refugee from Africa, who was very grateful

to the UN for helping him leave his dangerous situation und move to Australia.

All students were then divided into four discussion

groups. The topics were human rights. peace and security. development and environment. This was a valuable experience as we had the opportunity to

discuss world issues with a range ofother people and listen to their opinions.

The climax of the day was the mock-session of the

United Nations General Assembly. I lere we represented our countries on three separate resolutions- asylum

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Overall it was an extremely beneficial experience

from which everyone gained a deeper knou ledge and appreciation of the important role the United Nations ()rganization plays iii oin- world. *OJAI . h _/

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Grandparents' Day,_ On 14 May the Year 7s had the great privilege of inviting their grandparents or other significant adults in their lives to Grandparents

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the girls and their quests.

The occasion began in the PSC where everyone gathered for morning tea. We sat our guests at circular tables where they could chat with others. We then divided into two groups. one half attending class with their grandparents and the other attending a tour of the Historic House where we listened to a teacher play the harpsichord. We then went to the Barry Centre to see the new facilities.

The grandparents were eager to see what happened in our classes. what we were learning. and how we used our notebook computers. In art class we drew one another!

I think the day was a good opportunity for our relatives and grandparents to see our School and our education journey. It was a great event that was enjoyed by all. When the grandparents left, girls had a BIG red or bright pink mark on their cheeks in the shape of lips.

It had been a wonderful day as we were able to show our significant adults how great it is to be at Loreto. and to share a lovely time with them. >t

Eleanor Fabbri, Alexandra Nelson, Nice,le Pendrey, Jessica Stockdale and Rania Tabet, Year 7

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Gymnastics Alexandra England, Year 6 , placed 1 st overall on Floor. Bars and Beam, at the Victorian

Championships heid at Bulleen. Alexandra is preparing for the Nationals to be held at the Vodafone Arena

competing at Stage 3 level on Floor, Bars and Beam.

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Cross Country 1

The .junior School CroN, Counn-y Te:ini began their training for The Armadale District Cross Country Championships late in Term I. The girls trained at

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Ronianis Reserve on sonic frosty inornings twice a week. They enjoyed breaklast together back at school before beginning their da>. Sunday trainine sessions were held at Kooyong Park where we were joined by many family niembers to get used to tile two and three kilomette Courses.

Our team eventriallv had hixtv-six runners on race

day, led by Captains 1 9\\,1 Lobaia and Natasha Simonds. Every girl in the team had her own

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to us this year and we enjoyed a great afternoon. perfect for cross country running.

The combined efforts of the uhole team earned

enough points to win the Champions|lip for only the second time by a substantial points lead. There

were eight girls who qualified in the first eight places to compete at TIle Cent lai Zone finals. Alexa Madden (10 Years age gi-(,lip) and Abigail Smith

Cll Years age group) both ran at this race at Bals Hill and qualified to rim at The V.P.S.S.A. State Cross Country Championships at Bundoora early in June.

Congratulations to ill leani Members. The LM H blue cerminly stood out amongst all the other schools at these competitions. The girls were vocal and positive in their support ofeach other and their sportsmanship in backing runners from all schools was excellent.

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Senior School Interhouse Cross Country Results 2003 Winner of each level:

Year 7 - Stella MeNamara

Overall Results:

Year 8 - lillogen Rlissell

1 st: Barry - 5815

Year 9 - Grace Mighell

2nd: Mulhall - 5758

Year 10 - 11.mnali Carrodus

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Loreto Old Boys?

Although we all associate Lot-eto Schools in Australia with young women. many Loreto Schools at one time or another

had young boys enrolled in the Junior classes and Loreto Mandeville Hall was no exception. But it was Portland, on the west coast o f Victoria where "small boys were taken as boards..." and where "many distinguished men commenced

their academic careers in Loreto by the sea". Paul Blair, a former Loreto boy reminiscences about his days as a board in Portland.

'1 was one ofthe lucky ones - one oftheftw boys to be

bi·ought up in a Catholic convent for young ladies. Mind you, ifit hadn't been.fur my sisters, l'ni sure j would never hare

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been allowed past the broken glass-topped walls.

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Dad spent a thit· amount of time away from home, so it was

Having a beach so close was wonderfid. Even,one in the

arranged that, together with my two older Fisters, 1 would be

convent would go to swim (the nuns some short distance away)

sent away to a respectable place. The children were to stay

land] to play games. Later on, when we were back in Mel-

with each other, my mother decreed, so we all went logether to the Loreto Convent iii Portland.

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would 7'ixit some of the nuns at the

Loreto Convent in Toorak. It was difficult to imagine that these

sedate ami serene ladies were the same people who chased us 1 was not quitejour years old when I arrived there. I can

along the Portland beach until we collapsed with exhausted

clearly recall my tburth birthday parn· in a classroom at the

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com,ent. For tile next three Years, with the odd visit back to

Melbourne. I lived in Portland. In theory, 1 didn't live at the

Later in liE I was very interested iii a young lady from Loreto

convent. Rules were rules, and having am· male stay overnight

Manderille Hall. We tised go everywhere together, which in-

was not on. So I was officially lodged with a local family.

cluded social functions at Mandeville Hall - which meant that, Rom time to tinie, 1 saw some of'the Portland nuns, and we

if l hadfavourites among the nuns, they would have been

wozild cliat. My friend thought it all very odd!"

Sister Rita and Mother Columbanlis. Life in the com,ent was good. There was an apple orchard, which provided abmidant truit fur the nuns and boarders, to the extent thal my sisters cannot Rice stewed apples to this day!

Being a boy amongst all those ladies presented a Rw logistical

If your father, uncle, neighbour or cousin attended a Loreto School. ask him to get in contact with us. You never know who may turn up at the next Loreto Past Pupils reunion!

Steve SteRm, School Archivist

problems. There 11'aS the problem oftoilets (but the gardeners had one, so no matter what the time or the weather, it wa-%

mine to share) and bath time. Ah, bath time. This took some working around.

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Undenvearfor children was one thing that had to be bought

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with clothing coillions, ftliatj were always in short supply. So

friends of Loreto in a tour of

accompanying this

the nuns figured that they could fix thi·ee problems together.

the old or the new at Lot-eto

Mandevillian and send it in

They had a trw retired sisters on the payroll, who could be put

Mandeville Hall. or both.

to book your Tour. Bookings

to truitful work earning their keep with knitting needles. Presto

will be acknowledged by

- multiple sets of Collpon-less knitted undies. itc'hy

Experience the lavish front

singlets. Itchy imderpants. Undies in school colours (brown,

rooms of Mandeville Hall

from previous years that

with blue and gold bands). Undies that 1 could wear in the

or see the servants wing. St

places fill quickly!

bath, preserving the necessary decorum. Undies that didn't drv

George's and the new Mary

easily...you get the picture l'in sure. I get itchy thinking about

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mail. Don't delay - we know

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The other logistical problem was hair. 1 had lots of lightbrown curls, the sort ofthing that every min wanted to brush

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and comb. OK, but then }10-one wanted to cut it, either. 1 can

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with the curIs over iny collar. I remember being hattled back to where Mum was staying, where l was parked in a chair on the upper veranda while the scissors were applied to mr locks.

There went my disguise...

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Mandevillian, please advise us.

0407 052 924 or email:

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Support Loreto Mary Wai-d's hope for Loreto women. that they "becoine Imers of truth and norkers of.justice" 1% central to the work of Loreto Mande, ille Hall today.

We mail invitations to Reunions. other School events and the ......And iii the Future

Annual Giving Appeal

With the many demands of life and i.inlily. it

information. as well as the

is not akva>:s po»ible to Klipport the auses

Mandevillian - you can elect

you believe iii during your lit'etinic. After

which you are happy to receive.

pim iding fur your family. rememberint What better Callse then. when you are

considering u here to give your philanthropic

s lippoit, 1 han to ful-thet-ing the work ofthe Loreto sisters here at your old school?

the School iii your will is a U underful way

If you knou of a past student who

to ensure that the true spirit 01 it Loreto

is not receiving the Mandevillian

education lives on. Should you Choose.

and would like it Kent please

your legacy can be placed iii a pei-111ailent

contact us too!

endowment that will continue to distribute

Cliving rodah......

Each year the Annual Giving Programme seeks support for a special project or for the

funds in pei-petuity - for bllisaries and

scholarships or a particul:11' slibject - a gift that will Mve on forever.

Scholarship or Librory Fund. We rejoice that many Loreto women find it in their hearts and means to make a contribution. The

School is also truly appreciative of the work 01 past pupils who serve on the Past Pupils'

Association Committee or volunteer to help ill other ways.

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In her lifetime. Mary Ward gained treniendous strength from her "Circle of

Friends". a circle where there was always a space for other like-minded women to Join.

Will you join a new ch-cle of friend that helps carry on her wonderful work through our Bequest Programme'.' Telephone

Contact hnne Rosenthal. telephone 9823 8148 for information about tile

Annual Appeal or to offer your sen ices as a volunteer.

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Stephanie West. Director of Development. on 9823 8147 or urite to her c/- Loreto

Robyn Johnson

Nlandeville Hall for more Mformation about

De elopment Officer/

this or any other :ispect of slipport for tile

Mandevillian Mailing Contact

School.

Telephone 9823 8167

PAST PUPILS News Keita Barnes (93). I completed a Bachelorol Health Science

Maria Lisa Coperchini (82). After school. I went on to

- Nursing at the end of 1997. I had travelled overseas for a

Melbourne University to study medicine, graduating in 1988.

short period after finishing Uni, however believed that it was

The next 7 years saw me experience the highs and lows of

important to see more of iny own country. My Graduate Nurse

hospital residency and specialty training. It was during this

programme was completed iii both Alice Springs Hospital

time that I started my lifelong love affair with travel (especially

and Tennant Creek Hospital, where I learnt the importance of

Europe) and my interest in ballroom dancing. 1 qualified as a

adapting my nursing skills to the cultural needs of others, A

medical oncologist but decided that palliative care was where

fantastic experience. This inspired me to travel more around

my interest lay. 1 went on to do further training in this area in

Australia hence the reason for spending the last four years

Sydney, then London. with lots of travelling along the way.

or so (on and off) in other places such as Darwin, Kalgoorlie

Since returning to Australia in 1998, I have been Director of

and Royal Melbourne [lospital. Since May 2002 1 have been

Palliative Care Services for Western Health, which incorporates

working at Royal Darwin Hospital Operating Theatre.

the Western and Sunshine Hospitals.

Jacqueline Muiqueen (82). I have just completed Directing my

Michaela Ryan, Keogh (93). For the first six years after

first Opera. 1 am a Registered Nurse in Anaesthetics. Calvary

school 1 was studying Arts and Law, which included a year

Hospital and since school. apart from nursing. I have been to

on exchange at Tokyo University in Japan. 1 am a freelance

the Opera School and have been performing iii a lot of Opera

writer and lecturer iii the Law Faculty of the University of

and music both professionally and in an amateur capacity.

Queensland. I have an Arts(Hons)/Law(Hons) Degree, Monash

Directing an Opera has been a major advance in my music

University. After graduating I was a lawyer for a couple of

career. Living in Tasmania is also wonderful, with my two

years in a Melbourne law firm. In April 2001 I married Ted

boys! Life treats me pretty well really! It's also really nice to

Ryan and we are now living in Brisbane. On a freelance basis

live on a beautiful island where Marita Long (82) also lives!

1 write articles for various magazines. I also lecture at the

University of Queensland one day a week.

Marita Long (82). After leaving school I becaine a registeied nurse, graduating from the Royal Children's Hospital in ]986.

Jenny Prowse, Hess (82). After leaving schooll started a

Married Andrew Robinson in 1987 and have 3 children, Sam

teaching course before deferring and working in catering and

16, Ella 12 and Meg 3% years. Moved to Launceston in 1994

for a computer company with the O'Sullivan family. Married

and obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal ancl Child

to Peter Prowse - children. Nick 15, Dom 13, Lucy 11, Jeni

Health Nursing in 1996.1 am currently a full time medical

9, Christian 7. Will 4 and Patrick 11 months. An expert at

student at the University of Tasmania (2nd Year) and have

moving house as we have moved 11 times iii 15 years and lived

therefore moved further south to Hobart. We have bought land

in Sydney for four years with Pete's work (he's in financial

on the beautiful Freycinet Peninsula where we imagine we will

markets). Now settled permanently (hopefully!) in Deepdene

end up living one day.

to be near family, friends and the kids' schools.

Jenny Mortimer (82). Have completed an Associate Diploma

Claire Nelson (93). Manager, Top Dog Entertainment. BA.

of Music Theati-e at Trinity College London and a Diploma of

Monash. I manage a company called Top Dog Entertainment

Dance at the Dance Factory Melbourne. Career - performing in

which provides DJ services of the highest quality. In lily spare

stage musicals such as "Cats", "My Fair Lady", "Hello Dolly".

time 1 continue to pursue my interest in acting for both theatre

etc. interests are athletics, human rights, writing articles

and television. 1 haven't quite hit R anis ay Street although I

(critic), socializing - when 1 have the time! Travelling - "too

have done some "police work" for Blue Heelers.

much" - I hate it!

Katrina Laurence (93). Travel Consultant, Air New Zealand

Amanda Regan (82). Not married, no kids, no fixed address.

Holidays. Hospitality Diploma/Travel Diploma. Have spent

Favourite things - surf, travel, painting. wine, HFC and trying

4 years on and off. travelling overthe past 10 years. This

to mix 5 languages into one understood sentence. Highlights

includes 4 months working in Thailand, 1 year in Japan and 2

- Interior Design at RMIL BA Cultural Studies, Philosophy

years in London. In between I have visited various countries

& Russian at Melbourne Uni, Post Grad Dip Art Curatorship

around the world. It has been great fun with hopefully a lot

& Museum Management at Melb Uni, Master of Wine

more travelling in the future.

Technology and Marketing at Monash, Dutch and Italian language courses, holidays in Europe and the US, living in

Kate Routley (93). Have finished travelling and working in the

Amsterdam, Paris and England. interior designer/assistant to

UK/France. Now opened a Bar/Cafe, "1947" in Williamstown.

architect at Harrods, curatorial assistatit to the director NGV,

art consultant and buyer for Crown Casino, interior designer for Village Cinemas international - Rivoli, Europe and Asia. growing wine at family vineyard, vintage winemaking in south of France, five day hilarious Irish country wedding. Just back in Australia for an exam and the 1982 reunion, then back overseas.

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PAST PUPILS 60 Plus Reunion On Tuesday 18 March at 1 lam. 37 friends gathered itt Mandeville for the first "60 Plus" Rellilion. This is to be ali Annual Reunion for those who left Mandeville 60 vears :tuo. or 11701 C .

It was wonderful to see warm greetings and hugs exchanged.

We wandered along the green verandah and toured tile Barry Sports Centre before enjoying a delicil)lIA lunch in the Reception Room ofthe Historic House.

L-R: Mary Cash. Power (28). St Mai-y M,Ii:·head (35). Bett>

With ages varying from 70 to 91 years. ue felt we uere

McCombe. ('oulilim (37)

blessed to be able to enjoy this day together. We shared

stories of our early days at Mandeville. 1-emembering the warnith. faith and guidance of the Loreto Sisters and others

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at the school. It u·as a very special day - ue re already looking forward to meeting up again next year!

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i L-R: Betty Daly (38). Sr Ruth Witiship (35). Sr Leoiiie Robinson (41 )..lacqueline MePhail. Vanheenis (41 ). Beryl Dwyer. Yoimil (42). Joan Bouden. Coleman (Ballarat 35)

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L-R: Patt Rowan (38), Pat Weiss, Gritlin (38). Betty [),aly (38), Geraldine O'Day, Vanheems (34). Lynne Rosentlial

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L.-R: .loan 13[yan. Devine (38). Mariorie Carr. Tuoiny (33).

Fay Get-her. Carter (43)

(LMH), Lucy Cary, Tuomy (35)

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Front left clockwise: Pat Lachal. Peppard (36). Paddy Finn

L-R: Pauline Clarke, Misch (38), Mary Kevin. Lodge (41),

(38). Mary England. Rowan (37). Joan Connaughton.

Joan Burne, Roberts (41), friend. Elise Mulvany, What-ton

McCardel (36) Mary Cass. Power (28). Ruth Winship

(33). Fay Gerber. Carter (43)

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PAST PUPILS 1953 Reunion

1962 Reunion

The Class of 1953 50 Year Reunion was held on Saturday 12

On Saturday 23 November 20()2 the Class of 1962 girls met

April. These lovely ladies toured the Historic House and the

at the Kooyong Tennis Club, under a Loreto banner, for their

Barry Sports Centre before gathering for lunch at Carole Hart's

40 Year Reunion. Delicious food. good friends and plenty of

(Bowen) home. A wonderful event! We are most grateful for

laughter ensured a wonderful occasion for all.

their kilid gesture in remembering current students at their old school. We thank them for their donation of $60 to the

Scholarship Fund - it is greatly appreciated.

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A L 1973 Reunion At 6pm on Saturday 3rd May. about 40 gathered excitedly for

With a number of girls travelling from interstate to join the

their 30 Year Reunion at Mandeville. The Class of 1973 are

Reunion. there was plenty of news to share.

an exciting group! Amid the lively charter, they enjoyed their walk through the Historic House. the Barry Centre and the

The group graciously donated $200 to Sister Jane Kelly for the

green verandah. Drinks and canape were served iii the

Loreto Oral Archive Project and $100 to the Historic House

Reception Room of the Historic House and before long. it was

Lighting Project. We thank them sincerely for their thoughtful

time to farewell Mandeville and move on for dinner.

generosity.

The evening was a great success and many celebrated into the early hours - "our voices had gone into overdrive"!

December edition

Boarders Reunion

In the December edition of the Mandevillian. we will be

Saturday 18 October 2003 at Lot-eto Mandeville Hall. All

featuring a story on Kathleen Fagan (96) who works in a gold mine 200km from Kalgoorlic in WA as a Geologist. "I work in exploration which is basically finding where the gold is."

Boarders-all years! A Reunionjustforyou! It'sheen 30

years since the last boarders left Loreto Mandeville Hall. We are organising this special day to celebrate the warm memories of life in the boarding house.

We are always interested to hear and publish stories on past

pupils' occupations and adventures.

If you were a boarden please contact us to ensure you are on the list. Don't miss out! Please drop us a line or phone Lynne

If you have a tale to tell please contact Lynne Rosenthal,

Rosenthal on 9823 8148 or email rosenl(mlinh.vic.edu.au

telephone 9823 8148 or Robyn Johnson, telephone 9823 8167.

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PAST PUPILS Past Pupils ACM And you thought AGM's were dull!

Engagements BRITTAIN

Sarah (88) to Paul Moss.

CLANCY

Trish (86) to Stephen Roseman.

Those past pupils who enjoy a glass of wine. socialising. event

CONRAD

Emma (95) to Paul Ratcliffe.

organising. marketing. sandwich making, social justice and/or

CUST

Phillipa (92) to Martin Smith.

creating fresh ideas may wish to take up the opportunity of

FAGAN

Kathleen (96) to Jason Ring on 17/4/03.

being involved in the Cominittee. The Committee meets

GENOVESE Debra (92) to Caine Stokes on 22/4/03.

bi-monthly on a week night evening and would be delighted to

OBRIEN

Andrea (95) to Lue Le Quiniat.

see soine new faces.

WHELAN

Joanna (89) to Corey Slykerman.

The Past Pupils warnily welcome you to the Annual General Meeting of the Past Pupils' Association to be held on

Awards

Wednesday 10 September 2003 at 8pm in the Information Services Centre at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

BAXTER

Claire (99) was awarded Victorian Female Mountain Biker of the Year and Victorian Female

Our Strategic Plan, which can be viewed on the school

Road Cyclist of the Year. These awards were

website, gives on outline ofthe Committee's future intentions

hard on the heels of being awarded Melbourne

(www.Imh.vic.edu.au).

University Female Athlete of the Year.

GAYNOR

Enquiries Jane Nathan, President (mobile 0419 542 492)

Elizabeth (72) was appointed County Court Judge in 2002.

Loreto Mandeville Hall is proud to count two County Court Judges among its past pupils.

Outback travels

CURTAIN Contrary to the notice in the Awards section of the April Past Pupils news Judge Elizabeth

Curtain (71) has been a County Court Judge since

From Jo Chappell, Grogan (79) For the past nine months my husband Tom and 1 have been in the fortunate position of being

1993.

O'BRIEN

able to take our four children (Tess. Max. Pete and Patrick)

her Doctorate at Melbourne University. Her

around Australia. To make sure they will never forget the

thesis was on memory function and epilepsy.

experience, we converted a bus into a motorhome!

She works in Neuropsychology at St Vincents Ilospital.

[t has been a trip of a lifetime. an education for all ofus

with too many tales to mention here. So far we have done

PEREIRA

Rebecca (00) (pictured right) in April was awarded the

30,000kms around this incredible continent of ours and we get

2002 Mallesons Stephen --

the feeling from people we meet along the way that there is still

Jaques prize for the highest

so much to see. Sadly ourjourney comes to an end in .luly. but

placed student for Civil

we recommend anyone to take the plunge and '.just do it!"

PS. We are looking forward to our daughter Tess starting her

Catherine (90) iii December 2002 was awarded

Procedure.

WILLIS

Jane Nathan (67) received

a Centenary Medal in May

secondary education at Mandeville in 2004. Tess will be the

.,all

2003. for long ami distinctive vy

third generation of Mandevillians in our family.

service to local government.

Below L-R: friend. Max. Jo Patrick. Pete. Tess. friend

Betty Ryan .. they give much who give with

generous loving hearts" Mary Gonzaga Barry ibi'm

C 30) died'peacefullyllt home ontfo,May fy 2003 aged 91 years. Loved sister of

.'t M Atl

Dorothy Adams (26) (dec). John (dec) lif , /* and Margaret. Betty and Dorothy were among the Loreto Sisters' first students at Mandeville Hall. Betty was a long

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term supporter of the work of the Sisters and her old school.

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PAST PUPILS Births BAYLES

Perri (86) and Jed McCarthy, ason Daniel

SWEENEY

Anne (84) and Steven Webb a son Fraser 24/4/03.

Dermot 13/3/03.

BELL

Sarah (88) and James Sullivan. a daughter

TAUTKUS

Kristina (87) and Stewart Hanna, a second

soil Cameron Joseph 10/4/03.

Lily Louise 16/4/03.

BRADLEY

Maria (88) and Robert Carlos. a son Max

WALKER

Richard (staft) and Jo, a daughter Ashley Louise 1 8/5/03.

Robert Bradley Carlos 9/5/03.

BURKE

Sarah (87) and John Wilhelm. a daughter

WILSON

Anna (88) and Scott Walker, second child, a

Claudia Charlotte 16/6/03.

CLANCY

Anita (91) and Mark Evans, a second

son Joseph Michael 26/2/03.

WINSHIP

Kate (80) and Ross McCulloch, first child a daughter Audrey Elizabeth 7/4/03.

daughter Rebecca Anti 29/8/02.

COAKLEY

Kate (87) and Gregor Dixon, a son William 8/7/02.

CONDON

Suzanne (87) and Mark Hansen. first son James Frederik 1/7/02.

COOKE

Jennifer (79) and George Lianos, a son

Marriages

Jonas 30/3/01.

COPERCHIN[

Maria Lisa (82) and Sumith Nawaratne, a son David William 2/4/03.

DAVIS

Dorothy (Dody) (89) and Stephen Oliver. a daughter, Lily Rose 12/2/03.

de MORNAMENT Emma (89) and John Mangan, a second son Ben Francis 20/1/03.

FAGAN

Christine (82) and Martin Hoare, a son Francis Connor 7/3/03.

FERDINANDS

Catherine (87) married Nelson Mair 18/5/02.

BRYAN

Olivia (95) married Stephen Strubel 21/12/02

BYFIELD

Marlese (91 ) married A lastair Sloan 1/3/03

COAKLEY

Kate (87) married Gregor Dixon 1/9/01.

CUST

Felicity (88) married Robert Walker 3/6/()2.

11OWELL

Karen (90) married Andrew Reszka 1 0/5/03.

LENNON

Melissa (89) married Tim Yong 24/8/02.

O'BRIEN

Catherine (90) married Stephen Meade 14/12/02.

Felicity and Ron (both staff), a son Dane Sabastian 30/6/03.

HANGER

BATEMAN

WARD

6/10/02.

Madeleine (89) and Jeremy Grummet.

Harriet Mabel 3/8/01 and Olive Margaret

Anne-Marie (85) married Terry Healy

WHELAN

Catherine (96) married James Beckingham.

19/4/03.

HERON

Megan (89) and Stephen Macaw. a daughter, Georgia Lucy I 5/11/00 and a son, Samuel Richard 2/9/02.

HUMPHREYS

Melissa (89) and Paul Salter, a son Oscar

Deaths

9/10/02.

INGWERSEN

Kate (87) and Pierre Villiers deCasanove. a

BOEMO

father of Catrina (96) and Margherita Boemo

daughter Annabelle Mary 9/4/01 and a son

(98).

Gabriel Michael Pierre 1 2/12/02.

INGWERSEN

Susie (86) and Simon Gough, Isabelle

COATES

McARDLE

Kate (88) and Mark Schofield, a son

Hall Chapel. Isla is the inother of Annie

Thomas Johnston 6/3/03.

Cantwell-Bart] (71) and Genevieve Cantwell (76) and grandmother ofAnna Bartl (01).

Elizabeth (Liz) (90) and Scott Martin, a son Harrison Leigh 26/4/03.

McCARTHY

COGHLAN

O'SHEA

on 3/2/02.

Thomas 22/5/03.

Reid (70). Grandparents of Jacquie Reid (02)

Felicity (86) and Adrian Kennedy. twins

and Brigette Reid (Yr 8,03).

SULLIVAN

DEVINE

Mary Gleeson (33) on 1/6/03. Sister of Joan

28/2/03.

Bryan (38). mother of Peter, John. Hugh and

Georgina (92) and Scott Lucas, a daughter,

Jenny Richards (72).

Mia Rose 12/12/02.

SINN

Parents of Anne Marie (65),

Maureen (68), Joan Mcican (70) and Susan

Louise (92) and Sean Dempsey, a son Ned

Constance Lillian and Benjamin James SHORT

Nell Coghlan, Miles (Loreto Perth) on 25/5/03 and Jasper Coghlan (Loreto Portland)

Emma (92) and Andrew Warner, a son Edward Bryan 2/1/03.

O'HALLORAN

Isla Cantwell (35) on 16/4/03. A vigil was held in her honour at the Loreto Mandeville

Florris 30/3/00 and Charlotte Ann 15/11/01.

JOHNSTON

Antonio on 3/2/03, husband of Mirella and

O'RORKE

Edmund (Gr 2.60) on 24/2/03. Son of Phyllis

Anna (85) and Anthony Johnson, a daughter

Wearne (37) and John. Brother of Ann

Maryrose Kate 20/3/03.

Brownell (60), Joanne Pace (61) and John (Gr 1,53).

Siobhan (90) and Peter McCormack, a son Angus William 2/12/02.

WITNEY

Stanley Charles (Jim) on 29/6/03. Father of Judy Broad (staff).

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PAST PUPILS Day of Reflection 2003

Sandra encouraged us to consider "Choosing Serenity" during

our afternoon workshop. Following a still time to focus. we

Choosing Serenity

Most of us stop long enough every once in a while to ask ourselves a question about how we are living. Our comment

might be: "Life was never this busy before .. .". or -This is ridiculous - 1 need to find a better way of coping".

exercised our minds witli two different experiences. The first was to -walk the Labyrinth" - a journey ofthe heart

and soul to discover that which lies hidden deep within us.

The second was to draw a Mandala. The Mandala is a very ancient art form and can be found in almost every culture and major religious tradition. We began drawing, tentatively. We

On Sunday afternoon. 30 March, a small group of Loreto past

represented our current roles and responsibilities, our personal

pupils and other friends met iii the Chapel of Christ the King to

shoulds" and 'oughts", our fears, jealousies, the issues we

find a "Still Point in a Turning World". The Day of Retlection

wanted to say goodbye to. and others we wished to greet as a

is an annual event organised by the Past Pupils' Association and

new dawn.

this year. Sister Sandra Perrett ibwn, led us in a most relaxing and assuring way to consider the direction of our present lives

Many of us experienced Serenity that afternoon. It was

and options for bringing about change.

uplifting. insightful and heart-warming. Thank you. Sandra. I have no doubt next yeark Day of Reflection will be rewarding too!

Federation Experience 1 graduated from Loreto Mandeville Hall in 1985. married a

Approximately 50 past pupils of Loreto Mandeville Hall

Sydneysider and have been living in Sydney for over 13 years.

attended the recent Loreto Federation gathering in Adelaide in

Stephen and I have 2 sons, Nicholas 4 years and Joseph 12

May - pictured below. May we call on you to help us

months old. My appreciation of a Loreto education continues to

identify one delegate please? If' you find yourself pictured,

grow. I realise it has shaped how 1 respond to the world. and also

and unnamed would you please call Lynne Rosenthal on

that I am part of a special family.

9823 8148, to complete this lovely photograph.

Having gained a great deal from attending Federation at Toorak

Pictured below

in 1991,1 was drawn to the Adelaide 2003 Federation theme,

Back row L-R: Andrea Maule. England (68). Liz Brett-

"Loreto Family - Discerning our Titiies". 1 discussed lily interest

Young. Ryan (68). Anne Ridley. Devine (60), Toni Matha

in attending with my husband, who travels and works long

ibvm, Edwyna Doyle. Fitzgerald (57)

hours. He was totally supportive. offering to spend the Friday at home (unheard of! ) and care for the children over the conference

3rd row L-R: Krisitina Janka. Salacz (67). Jane Nathan

Willis (67). Cynthia Fowler. Dethridge (67), Margaret Finlay

weekend.

ibun (55)

Federation totally exceeded my expectations. The intellectual stimulation, especially from the prepared presentations,

2nd row L-R: Joy Hanrahan, McDonald (55), Sr Genevieve

was so enriching and my encounters with Old Girls from

Davey ibrm, Sally Hartley, Lodge (70). Mary Kevin. Lodge

septuagenarians to graduates of the new millennium so

(41) Margaret Cosgriff' O'Keeffe (45). Penny Gamble,

delightful. Most importantly, a reminder that the example and

Hopkins (64), Yutha Bartley, Lodge (46). Lorraine MacLagan,

teachings of Mary Ward are so valid in my life today.

Crosbie (63). Jill Lethlean. Maggs (63). Ann Heath, Brenan (46), Ruth Trait (5())

Ilook forward to attending Federation again at Toorak iii 2005, when 1 may once again take time out and reset mysel f to face

1st ro„ L-R: Friend, Elizabeth Callanan, ealy (46), Pam

life's challenges.

Nicholls, Corben (40). Kath White, Kevin (71), Jenny Watson,

Megan Porter, Dwyer (85)

McCombe (71), Maryann Trumble, Rofe (71), Dawne-Marie O'Farrell (55), Jan Bostock. Julianna

O'Bryan, Adams (56). Megan Porter. Dwyer (85), Therese Lechte ibun (57)

PAST PUPILS Annual Golf Day Monday 12 May was another magnificent autumn day and tile Solith Course at The Peninsula Country Golf('lub was iii

perfect condition. Twenty-eight players hitoff to enjoy a round 01'golland compete for the beautiful Loreto Cup. This was the 36th Annual Loreto Past Pupils Golf Day and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. despite mixed golf and mixed age groups!

Pictured lift 1.-R:

Chi-issie Kimberley, Russo (61 ), Sara Hennessy. Barrett. (65) and Pihie Otollins.

Calder(58)

2003 Loreto Cup Winner

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M[ass of ]R.ernembrance

Virginia MeN:unce, Mansour (73) 40 stableford points 2003 Ru n ncr L p

Sisiter ]Deirdlre Rofe ][EVM

Posie ()'Collins. Calder (58)

'Better 9' trophy inners

Mai-gui-et Quin. Poynton (53) and Deidre Black. MeSwiney (64) Nearest the Pin - .lan Simi. Chamberlain (68) and Diana Lowe.

A1111 imembers of the Loreto Family aire invited to a Mass of Remembriance

Bouen (57) to h,on·our the life and work of Pictured left i.-R:

Diana Lowe u ith

Sister Deirdre Rofe IBVM

Virizinia MeN.iniee.

]Principal 197'9 -1988

Manst)iii- ( 73 )

6pm on Wediniesday 3 September 2003 It was most encouraging to welcome new players and we liope many inore will join us next year on 1 0 May 2004. at The

(Chapel of Christ the King/ Patricia Schaefer C,entre

Peninsula GO|f C'I llb.

Loreto Mandeville Hall Diana Lowe

A final decision about the location will depend

Past Pupils Diary

on numbers. Please let the School know that

September 3 Joint breakfast for past students of Loreto.

belou to:

you will be atte:iding by returning the slip

Genazzano and Sacre Coeur. Guest speakers Jane Kennedy,

Rachael Ilodderand Kate Oggeon "Changing llabits". $30

Development Office. Loreto Mandedle Hall.

per person ($25 students). 7am-8.30am Park Ilyatt Hotel.

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak Victoria 3142

Bookings ph: Krisitina on 9457 6606 or email alumni(ajgen.melb.catholic.edu.au.

or by telephoning Robyn Johnson (9823 8167)

September 10 Annual General Meeting. Int'ormation Services

or Lynne Rosenthal (9823 8148).

Centre. Loreto Mandeville Hall. Rpm.

October 12 Historic House Tour to raise funds for the Mary Ward Bursary. 2pm-4pm. (see flyer) October 18 Boat-ders Reunion at Loreto Mandeville Hall

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Name (s)

November Class of 1963 Reunion. Weekend of 8/9 November. Contact Jill Lethlean 9853 7846.

November 23 Mass in the Chapel of Christ the King

Mandeville Hal! at I Oamfollowed by morning teaandoptional lunch.

will be attending the Mass of Remembrance for Sr Deirdre Rofe ibwn at 6pm on

For infurmation on these events please call Jane Nathan

Wednesday 3 September 2003.

President 0419 542 492.

Daytime phone number 35

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Easter Liturgy