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Highlights of the 80th Anniversary Concert

Editorial

Editorial Committee

Mandevillian Loreto Mandeville Ilai]

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak, 3142 Phone 9823 XIC)() Fax 9823 8120

LMH Website www.linh.vic.edu.au

Editor, Amanda Apthorpe: Assistant I·ditor..judy Broad: Assistant, Prudence Moylan: Junior School. -1 i flany Stephens: Developinent Omee, Robyn Johnson. L>line Rosenthal and Stephanie West.

Photography. 1.yime Beck, Sandra Jane.

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1-0111 time to time there are events

in the life of any school that become

an acknowledged part of the history of the School itself. I believe that the

8()m Anniversary Concert was one such occasion.

This wonderful event welcomed members of the

Institute ofthe Blessed Virgin Mary, staffand students from our sister Loreto Schools throughout Australia. In this celebration of our eighty years tradition here in Toorak. we chose to focus on

our place in the bigger picture. Accordingly. to our Concert, we invited our friends and our

lam ilies. The stage was filled with our talented students from all over Australia, present and past.

musicians. singers, dancers. orchestras and bands. an outstanding Past Pupils Choir, the engaging voices of the St Kevin's College Senior Choir. and the inaugural performance of the very popular Father's Choir! But even more than an impressive

display of talent and excellence, this occasion remains in our memories as a tangible reflection of the connectedness that exists between all of

our Schools. What a joy it was to celebrate being Loreto iii this way.

(Dr) Fli.jan Stez'ens

Loreto Ballarat

On the first day of Terni 2 the staff of Loreto Ballarat travelled to Loreto Mandeville Hall for a shared Professional Development Day. The in-service day was the second combined gathering of Victorian Loreto staff, and it provided a forum for the celebration of Mary Ward's vision for the education of young women, and an opportunity to strengthen the links between our Schools. The day consisted of a School Tour, a shared Eucharistic celebration, and a discussion of the formation of Global Loreto Education Gllidelines,

facilitated by Sr Maureen Burke ibi'ni. The outcomes of our discussions on this day will be considered in the formulation of the Australian contribution to the Loreto International

Education Guidelines. This was an enriching experience for all, and many Loreto connections were made.

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LMH welcomes Chinese Diplomats Wednesday 28 May was a chilly morning, but that did not prevent

tls from giving a warm welconie to a very important delegation of top educational leaders from China. The delegation visited Loreto Mandeville Hall between 9.30am und 1 2,30pin. participated in a School tour. and discussed cunicul„111, funding. administration and School organisation. Establishing international connections is extremely important and our Chinese visitors were extremely interested in learning about Loreto. This visit follows on from

a visit from two leading Japanese educationalists late last term.

Mr Koniatsu, Director of the National Institute for Educational

Policy Research 01 Japan. and Dr Sakano. Senior Researcher for the National Institute for Educational Policy Research oiJapan were also keen to visit our School. and establish communication and links.

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Congratulations to our Director of Studies.

Ms Elizabeth Burns. for her recent award of

Fellow ofthe Australian C ollege of Educators (FACE).

Ms Burns has been recognised for outstanding

A Study in Early Learning

contributions to Mathematics education both in the

classroom. through the Mathematics Association of Victoria, lind the Australian Association ol Mathematics Teachers.

It is wonderful to see the tireless work of Ms Burns

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Literary Breakfast hose of us who have never known true hinger are very fortunate. Foilimate not to sit at the family dinner table every night and watch your niother dole out :1 meagre meal of tasteless yams to her husbatid and seven sons, all ofwhom had

done a hard day's labour iii the fields. Fortunate not to see desperate staning neighbours eating the bark off the trees. Fortunate not to have to hunt wild rats to cat for food. Such were the stories told to a stilled audience in the Pall'icia Schaefer Centre one

chilly May morning earlier this year.

Li Cunxin, acclaimed author of the best-selling .Wao k Last Daucer, was telling us of

his childhood in China - a childhood characterized by endless physical labour. starvation and a sense of hopelessness that things would never be any different. Yet, through all

of this. the thread that ran through all of his stories uas the abiding :ind immensely comforling love oihis mother.

Li ('unxin was born into Mao's Communist China where. every day, they were subjected to propaganda extolling the virtues of the Commimist way. Life was to chanue

fur the young Li when, one day, he was whimsically chosen by one of Madame Mao's entourage, to join a group of schoolchildren who were plucked from their families and transplanted in the Beijing Dance Academy. There they were taught classical ballet.

It would be a year before they were allowed to return to their families for a holiday.

Li Cunxin was eleven years old.

Even at that young age, Li decided that although lie initially hated ballet, to return permanently to his village would be to concede defeat and to bring loss offace to his family. As a result of endless focused practising Li became the top dancer of his academy and was included in a delegation to the US. This proved to be the scene of his ultimate defection from Chimi to live in "the

decadent West" that Mao had so roundly criticized. but which Li found to be the source of so much delight.

Years later. married to Australian ballet dancer. Mary Me Kendry. Li came to Austl-alia

as principal dancer in the Australian Ballet. Now retired froin ballet, lie has become a stockbi-oker with a leading Melbourne firm.

Set against the backdrop of China's emergence from communist rule, Li C illixin's story is extraordinary. He relates his story calmly and sensitively and held tile Loreto audience spellbound throughout.

This was LMH's second Annual Literary Break fast and it proved to be a resounding success. Two hundred and forty students. parents and friends attended this, the major public function during LMH's English Week.

Thanks to Ms Jan Paull for her great attention to detail. to Maigaret C rammond from Caft Mandeville (Sodexho) for the suniptuous buffet breakfast and to Christine from The Little Bookroom for bringing such a fascinating selection of books for purchase.

Guests assured us they would be back next year. Anyone who would like to be included on the mailing list should contact nickens@lmh.vic.edit.au.

(Mis) Sally MoKenzie. Teacher of English

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Latin at Loreto Mandeville Hall Come to Room M 1 on a Monday evening between 7pm and 9pm. and youll find fourteen girls learning Latin. All are volunteers from Years 8 and 9. Their Latin study is a co-curricular activity, Schola Latina. which began in March and is in addition to the two languages they are studying in their curriculum. The girls are keen learners, and starting from scratch, have made good progress with the Cambridge Latin Course.

The course materials give a lively picture of a Roman family in Pompei in 79AD. This is the year that Vesuvius erupted, burying the city beneath its ashes. The dramatis personae include Caecilius, a well-to-do banker; Metella. his wife; Quintus, their son; Grumio, the cook; and Cerberus, the family dog, who never seems to stop barking, Could this be because latrare. 'to bark", is not just easy to pronounce but a neat. regular first conjugation verb?

Conjugations. declensions, infinitives, nominatives, accusatives: the mysteries of Latin, like those of an exotic religion - the cult of Mithras, say, so widespread among Roman soldiers - come to initiates in a jargon which the students are learning to decipher. This is just as well, since, although the Cambridge texts lead readily to discussion of life iii the ancient world, Schola Latina's core activity is the Latin language, the key to Ronian literature.

Loreto Mandeville Hall has no recent experience of Latin. so in setting up Schola Latina 1 have had to seek outside help.

1 take this opportunity to thank in particular Mr Chris Hartney, former Head of Languages at Xavier, now at Melbourne Girls' Grammar School. His advice has been invaluable, as has the encouragement I have received from the Principal Dr Susan Stevens: the Director of Curriculum, Mrs Elizabeth Burns: the Head of Languages, Mrs Barbara Watt: the parents of the Schola Latina girls. And last but not least. the girls themselves.

Frank Murphy

Scholae Latinae Magister Master in Charge, Schola Latina

Future Problem Solving in the Junior School Future Problem Solving involves a group of twelve girls who try to find solutions to problems that could probably happen in the next twenty or thirty

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years. For example, one we discussed was "Smart Clothes". which was about camping gear and clothes that can do things for you, such as glasses that can take pictures if you press a button. or a hat that has a certain smell that may help you with allergies, or a jacket that instantly warms you up even before you realise that you are a bit cold.

As well as working out these problems, we also look at things that might happen in the future. for example. human clones. cures for diseases, solarpowered energy and wireless communication. There might be flying cars and we may be able to live iii locations that we can't live iii now, such as the desert. under the sea or on the Moon.

We dont know what will happen in the future and, unless we invent a time

machine, we will have to wait and see! Future Problem Solving gives us the skills to problem solve and think about the unknown. Mrs Bowden runs the Future Problem Solving groups through the Individual Differences Department.

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Top Arts This year the Art Department 01ice again celebrated the notion of excellence with an unprecedented four students from the class of 2003 having six of theii- at-tworks selected for inclusion iii the annual Top Arts exhibition. This year's exhibition was held at

the lan Potter Centre: NGV iii March and April and showcased a selection of the best VCE Art and Studio Art work from students

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Ainy Pollard and Rebecca Finney were delighted to be iii,ohed in such a prestigious event.

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Awards. We congratulate the following students and their teachers for this wonderful achievement Alexandra Sweeney for Theatre Studies. Dilini Dharmage for English ESL and

Linda Wallace for Studio Art. Congratulations are also clue to Christine Ilou, Year 12 2004. who has recently been awarded the People's Choice Award fur Iici- Art Work "Unveiled Torment"

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iTne mall from Mukinumn Apparently.".....nothing niuch ever happens in Mukinupin..."

However. it took fourteenweeks of dedication and creative blood. sweat und tears for Mrs Kav's Year 12 Theatre Studies 8

class to produce The Alan /j·om Mukinupin.

Dorothy Ilewett's iconic play reveals the challenges faced by the inhabitorts oftlie fictional Western Australian towii

of Mitkinupin during the years preceding and inimediately following The Great War. On the surface the play focusses on the eccenti ic characters who populate the town and examines

their everyday lives and routines. But the play delves much deeper. addressing issues of racism. alcoholism. violence,

generational poverty, financial inequity. social intolerance and the isolation ofthe Western Australian people in the early 190(ls. The characters serve as a mirror. in \vhich the audience

is forced to examine their own pelliness and intolerance. The production allowed each student to practise and develop her

skills in tlie various areas of stagecraft and performance. Each actor managed a specific area of stagecraft The production team and I)irector worked collaboratively to realise mir vision

for the play and to ensure that all areas of the production were of the highest standard. The resulting costume, set.

makeup, lighting and sound designs evoked a sense that the characters and their dwellings were superimposed on the harsh and unforgiving I:indscape. thus echoing the invasion ofthe

European way of life into Australia and its elfect on the land and the indigetious population.

The results ofthe hard work and dedication ofall inwhed

were reflected on the stage and the audiences received all our performances w ith great appreciation and acclaim.

On behal fot my Theatre Studies class I would like te thank

our Director, Mrs Robyn Kay. for her continual guidance and creative vision in helping realise this wonderful production of The Man /j·om .1/itkimqu-/1. It was an enriching experience for everyone involved und it will be a cherished memory as our last Theatre Studies production at Loreto Mandeville 11:111.

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Rllinoceros This year. the 2004 Loreto Year 12 Theatre Studies classes bravely decided to perform two very unique plays as part of their assessment criteria for the year, Both classes underlook equally

challenging pieces that deal with the essence of the individual and how the world around them can affect this individualk spirit and soul.

The Theatre Studies class headed by Mr James Fawke chose to perform an interpretation of French playwright Eugene lonescok renowned and controversial Rh inoceros.

Hugene lonesco was one ofthe niajorfigures in the Theatre oftlie Absurd, the French dramatic movenient oftlie 1940's and 50's

that emphasised the absurdity ofthe modern condition as defined by Existential thinkers. such as Jean- P:lul Sartre and Albert ('amus.

Absurdity and purposelessness frames Rh i m,Cen}.S. which is a study

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of a single man'.% transformation from apathy to responsibility. as the world around him descends into violence and greater levels of absurdity.

Rhinoce/os demonstrates how anyone can fall victim to collective unconscious thought by allowing their wills to be manipulated by others. It is therefore clear why Ionesco called AJ

his play an anti-nazi piece of work. This subject of conformity is symbolised in Rhinoceros by everyone except the lead protagonist himselli turning into herds of Rhinoceroses. rhe rehearsals during Terms 1 and 2 were both intense and exhausting but extremely rewarding. With a small cast of nine. everyone was able to work closely together in creating an unforgettable, highly innovative and eccentric performance that all appreciated and from it they truly gained immense experience.

Rhinoceros was certainly a testing new genre for the group

of actors invoked. as it pushed them to explore aspects of acting that woitld otherwise have not necessarily been discovered.

Performed in the final week of April. Rhinocems, an

extraordinary experience, pushed all its iiispired actresses C

physically. mentally and dramatically, so as to realise and enhance the final production. It was very 1-ewarding indeed to recogilise the passion within us all. It had Cell:linly overwhelmed us as tile play drew to its opening curtain call.

The I.oreto Theatre goers were impressed and we as a cast and creiv were inundated with a great sense of achievement and fultilment However, :iii underlying factor pulsating through each of our healts. was the realisation that this play would never have been considered and produced without the dedication and determination to establish and present something distinctive by its Director, Mr James Fawke and the aid of Stage Mimager, Technician and on-going mentor, Miss Erin Shliebs.

Elizabeth Corrigan, Emilia Sula & de.ssica Simpson

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Michael Carter visited

the Year i 0 FPT class to

The Year l Os raised over S 1 200 for Very Special

demonstrate how to style :ind photograph food for

Kids by selling pink ribbons. pink merchandise.

magazine and television

pink lolly bags und organised a Staff/Student Netball

advertisements.

match. A special thank you to al| the girls involved in the Very Special Kids Committee.

Michael showed us

the different styles of photographs in books taken over the decades and a , ideo

of the painstaking process of photographing a MeDonalds hamburger.

After viewing this. we formed groups to create :ind photograph the petibet

haniburger. This entailed pinning lettuce down and placing cardboard between layers of toinato and lettuce. On top we placed Cut union so that it could be just seen and theii lightly cooked the meat so that it was light brown, and ue cut off the edges to make it round. We put more sesame seeds on top of the burger bl111 to make it look balanced and tastier and then

Michael photographed die finished product.

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Danny Frawley and trainer Noel Duncan. As part of the Year 12 curriculum the girls learn about principles of training - training methods, coaching styles and gaines analysis to enable individual training progranis to be developed. Many ofthe issues we discussed in class could be seen in

action. such as the ilse of interval training and plyometrics, training specificity for the different players on the team. and the importance of warni

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up and cool down. Danny and Noel also stressed the importance of monitoring each of the athletes A

so as to avoid overtraining. the recovel-y tecliniques rl Richniond use after each match and the diet ofan . 11

elite footballer.

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The Differentiated Senior Showcase Concert

Curriculum "Three principles from brain research - emotional

safely, appropriate challenge. and self constructed meaning suggest that one-size-fits-all approach to classroom teaching

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is ineffective for most students and harmful fur some

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C.Tonilinson und M.L.Kalbfeisch.

After contemplating the above quote, we. as a staff began to reflect on our own learning and acknowledged the profound effect these thi-ec principles had had on lis as adult learners.

The Differentiated Curriculum is one of tile foci in

Melba Hall, Conservatorium of Music

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professional development for the.lunior School stall in 2004 and beyond.

ff there is one thing on which both research and

Come and hear Loreto's finest musicians perform as

common sense agree. it is that kids are not the same. that

soloists at this year's Showcase Concert. with some

they learn in different ways, and that they respond to

performers performing movements from concertos - with

different kinds of incentives.

the Loreto Symphony Orchestra.

All staff members have reflected on their own

teaching practice in an effort to develop within all Key Learning Areas, learning experiences that address individual

Works this year include Schumann's Piano Concerto in

learners. In classrooms. teachers are working consistently

A minor & Vivaldi's Concei-to for Flute and Strings

to develop the hallinarks of a differentiated curriculum.

(Il Cardellino)

Stildents from varying backgrolinds. experiences, interests. readiness levels and learning profiles should all experience ati appropriate challetige. and make sense ofpowerful ideas.

By the teacher considering the level and type of content and the variety of processes and products used in classrooms.

they are able to be specific about what they provide for all students.

Differentiated classrooms sometimes ha, e small

groups working. several different activities operating and a teacher actively looking for feedback on how a student is Copilly with tasks. In platining activities. the teacher looks to develop a childk potential, critically aware of the child's own entry point. Individual learning styles and personalities

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a differentiated classroom. teachers usually adapt one or

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more of the curricular elements of content. process or product based on one or more of student's characteristics: readiness, interest and learning profile.

Careers Night 2004

(Mrs) Marg Bowden, Curriculum Co-ordinator, Juni(> i

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Japan During our first day iii Japan

event was our evening spent

cultural experience as we got

we visited Asakusa. ati

singing English songs iii .1

the opportunity to take part

ancient park of 1-okyo. hich

modern Japaner Karaoke

in a traditional lea ceremony

is a well known tourist

complex - the choices of

and kendo lesson in addition

attraction with countlesh

songs mneed from old

places to shop. beautiful

Disnev Classich to Bon

gardens and a temple by the

.lori and Celine Dion.

name of Senso-ji temple

Oiii third stop for

That night we walked iii

the.]ap.in trip was;

Akihabana and. despite the

Hiroshima. our first

rain and cold conditions.

home stay destination.

it was a wonderful night

Upon our allival at

walking among the streets

Iliroshinia station.

which tire included in this

we uere ureeted by

electrical goods wonderland.

several teachers from

The Japan Trip for 2004 was

The following day we visited

Hiroshhna University

definitely ati experience to

Disneyland. the home of

High School und taken

remember. On the evening of

Minnie und Mickey and all

to the school where

3 April. fifteen Loreto

the other Disney characters.

a welcome party.

students. accompanied by

Apart from tile horl-elitiously

consisting of our host

long queues the rides were

sisters und brothers,

Beck. made their nine-hour

exhilaratine.

were au.liting our

journey to Japan. where

From Tokyo. we trarelled on

arrival. At the party ue

they were to stay for two

a Shinkansen (A Bullet train)

ate Japanese sweets

weeks. Five more girls and

to Kyoto where we were to

played Japanese games

Kandori sensei and Mi-s

Mrs Burns were to join us

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to the various other activities

organised by our host

one day later iii Tokyo. In

families. such as outings to

those two weeks. not only

the baseball and dressing

had we holled our language

Lip in a kimono. At Fukiloka

skills. we also had the

Kaisei. we were able to

opportunity to experience

participate iii seeral lessons

and partake iii Japanese

such as Calligraphy, English

cul lure and to visit numerous

Comet-sation and Traditional

historical sites and temples.

Japanese. And ofcollise.

Also. we believe that most

we never missed the chance

of i].s did shop until we

to shop u'ith reglilar ti'ipx

dropped...literally!

to the Ilyaku Yen shop Can equivalent toolli Two Dollar

Tokyo. the city of nilisical train stations and electrical

spend the liext three days. In

Lind were introduced to our

shops ) und an excursion to

goods, zending machines and

Kyoto we visited places of

host brothers or sisters. and

Tenjin. one of the major

molly other magical places

such beauty that nothing we

with the ending ofthe party,

shopping areas of Fukuoka.

was our first destination

sau in Tokyo could really

we all embarked on our way

Twenty Loreto girls set

aniong many we were to

compare. We visited Nijo

to make the most of our

off 011 3 April iii the hope

visit whilst iii Japan. We only

Castle. the house of a shog,in

first home stay. Whilst iii

of perhaps an adventure:

stayed in Tokyo for 24 days.

(sallizil'ai's leader). the Gold

Hiroshima. we also z isited

however. they received much

yet we were lileky etiough to

Pavilion and the Kyoto

"Miyajinia". famous for

more. They experienced not

visit such places as Asakusa.

Imperial Palace: however.

"Otc,1 ii Gate" that stands in

only the aspects of modern

Akiliabana and Disneyland.

perhaps the most favourite

the middle of the sea. the

Japan that make it such

Peace Memorial with our

an industrially aduinced

host families and Hondori

society. but they were able

shopping area to do a bit

to en.loy some facets of

more

shopping.

traditional Japan. This trip was an amazing adventure.

Our fourth and final stop

one which those twenty girls

for the trip was to Fukuoka.

won't easily forget.

uhere we were to have

another home stay and attend our Sister School. Fuklloka

Kaisei Girls' Senior High School. Fukuokia was truly a

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Stephanie Sheldon and Annette Yeo, Year 11

Twenty-First Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest 2003 The Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest. run by the Embassy and Cons,]lates-Generals oiJapan in Australia, gives our students a chance to reflect on the growing awareness and interests iii the Australia-Japan relationship every year, Year 8 and 9 Japanese students in 2003 entered this contest lind we were thrilled with the excellent results gained by the five stildents who received the awards.

Those students are:

Outstanding Award Bridget Lester (.lunior B Division), Year 9 '03 Felicity McDonald (Junior A Division), Year 8 '03

1 lighly Commended Georgette Scanlon (Junioi- 13 Division). Yeat 9 '03 Aleksandia Lobaza (Junior A Division). Year 8 '03

Michelle Oaten (Junior A Division). Year 8 '03

These girls and their parents were invited to tile presentation ceremony at the Consulate-Getieral'x residence in Tool·ak to recei, e their awards.

Congratulations to all the students who participated and special congratulations to those who have achieved to such a high

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Japanese students are cun-ently working to enter this

essay contest again this year and we are looking forual-d to another successful year ahead ofus.

(Ms) Shizitka Kandori, li'tic·her (tj.JttpCmcse

1.-R: Bridget LE,xte,: (.'c)/Nette .5,·wdon. Ah· :thisatiki :th. a.,hi/a (Couxul Gene/·al 0/ .Japan).

4/eksanch·a Lobaza, Felic·in· Atc/),mah/ and Al.#· .Wizick-a A-,iinhu·i

Teacher - Student; Teacher - Teacher!

Nineteen years ago two people left the Lae International High School in Papua New Guinea after having spent six years there, one oftheni a French and German teacher and the other. one ofthe students, Much hits happened in those nineteen years but after all that time. they are both now working at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Barbara Watt came via PLC and is now in her 11 '11 year its LOTE Co-ordinator and Carole Saunders commenced this year as Class Teacher for Year 2. Surprise and disbelief

reigned on the first day of the year as each eyed oil the other, wondering, "could this really be Barbara / Carole?" Buttheyears fell away as the two began toreminisce, Int lie intel-vening years. Carole has been studying in the United States, and teaching iii both Papita New Guinea and C hina and from those experiences has brouidit a great deal to her L

work iii Year 2.

Who said comcidences can't happen :my more'? They evidently can and do. and bring with Carole Saunders and liarbara Watt

them a great deal ofjoy in the process.

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The year Ss enjoy Unit 1 of the French book, not only because they learn the French adjective agreements. but essentially because they have to perform "un ddfild de mode' (a Fashion Parade). It is also delightful for the teachers to see the students using their itnagination to be di-essed like models, And. in this field, they have no limit, Bravo les filles vous ttiez fantastiques! ! !

Mme Marie - Law·c Mil]1(,till-Sorel,

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Grandparents' Day On 13 May. Year 7 students

On Monday 3 May the.lunior

invited their grandparems to

School grandparents mid other

visit Loreto Mandeville liall

relatives were greeted by

to share the school day with

Year 6 guides and taken to the

them. The fun day began

Multi Purpose Room for some

when grandparents were met

afternoon tea. After this they

at the Clendon Road gate and

were guided throligh tile Junior

taken to the PS(.' to meet with

School by the Year As or by their

their granddaughters. After

relative at the school. In the

morning tea. which was a

classrooms they were shown

great chance for grandparents

around the room and they

and granddaughters to catch

Here welcome to join in with

up with each other and to meet

activities that included using

new people, there was a tour

the notebooks in the Year 6

of the Historic House and

classes. playing Math'i games

Bat-ry Centre, led by School

with the Year 4s and watching

Archivist Mr Steve Stefan.

the Year 5s play Netball

Then grandparents and

outside. The guests could also

granddaughters alike had

sit with their relative and hin e a

lessons iii English. Japanese

look at what they were focilsing

and I lealtli.

on this term.

It was an enjoyable afternoon

Overall, everyone had a

fur all.

fantastic day and lili sure that

Eloise Smart und .Sarah Zaccm·i

all grandparents felt extremely' lucky to be able to join us at Loreto. 1 hank you to all who went out of their way to make this a memorable day.

Le.vie Grimn

Year 7s Rock and Roll A fun filled night ofinusic and entertainment: the Year 7 girls had record night with the theme Rock and RoN.

Many came as

pink ladies, Sandy from (i/'ea.w'. and some came in boots and

leather jackets, long, short skirts with shirts tucked in.

The costumes were just fabulous.

On the night we had professional

DJs who played some groovy music. The Mandeville CafO was decorated with streamers and balloons and

a pifiata and there were colourful lights and snacks and drinks. There were many fun-filled games such as the Limbo and donut eating competitions and fashion parades. best-dressed competition and a whole lot of dancing and sinuina.

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First Communion

Stephanie Torri

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her mother Grace

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Early in Term 2. folly girls from the.lunior School made their First 1 loly Communion it St Peter's

Church in Toorak. Due to the large number of girls tliele were two celebrations. Sunday 2 May and Sunday ] 6 Mav

Preparation for this Sacrament commenced in Term I with the girls working through a special

program for Eucharist in their classroom Religious Education lessons. Prior to each celebration the gills also participated in a Retreat Dity. where they decorated candlcH to be used on their Communion day, wrote invitations to their special guests and completed their individual banners.

Each class in the school was responsible for decorating the pew banners for a small group of First Communion girls and would pray for them (Ii,1-ing t|ie preparation liv' their special day. In the week preceding the celebration the First Communion students visited these classes during Morning Prayer.

Our Masses were celebrated by Father Des [)wyer :mil Father Gaetan Pereira. from Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorn. The girls participated in both a prayerful and reverent manner.

Elizabedi Hannon it'i/h her brother

This important faith step with the girls and their families was celebrated in the supportive

Tim und xister MeAmie, Year l

environment of the wider School Community.

(Mrs) Liz Blackie. RE Co-ordinator

Year 6 Notebook

Computers At Loreto Mandeville Hall, we believe that ati information rich classroom is essential for

effective learning. It is for this reason that we liave introduced a wireless notebook lab into Year

6. This has given the students vabtly more hands on computer access each day and has enabled teachers to further enhance their curricullim by the

increased availability of information on our network and the Internet. The notebooks have allowed

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Ah·x) Tiffuny Stephens .Jimior School I.T. Co-ordinator ,2@El-

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u rite letters. fundraise and raise awareness about different

Catharine Georgiou and Nicole Jee. both in Year ] 1. took part in the day along with over two hundred secondary school

human rights issues within their communities. The con ference was a wonderful opportunity for students to exchange notes on the running ofthese groups. It was also a good opportunity for students who did not have groups to find out from others the best way to get them started. Participants of the day also

students and teachers from across Victoria. The conference

was held at the Collingwood Town Hall with the majority

of students arriving by train or bus. The end result was a wonderful mix of students from a variety of backgrounds. with some coming from as far as Echuca.

Throughout the day students participated in many interesting and thought provoking activities, these included group discussions on various human rights issues. workshops on running school Amnesty International groups and letter writing sessions. Students focused on how they

could transform the anger and frustration they felt about human rights abuses into positive and productive activities within their groups. As well as this. a variety of Amnesty International volunteers were interviewed, including several school students and members of the 'Actors for Refugees' team who aid in bringing the issue of refugees to our attention

canie up with some united aims to accomplish over Semester

2. These included looking at issues such as child soldiers. the ticatment of asylum seekers in detention. slavery and racism.

Students were also keen to contribute towards this year's global Stop Violence Against Women campaign.

This year's Victorian Amnesty International Schools Conference was a huge success. It is a wonderful achievement

for so many students to be able to come together and discuss their opinions and plan for the future. I look forward to next year's conference and hope that more LMH girls will also be able to attend this wonderful event.

Catharine Georgiou. Year 11.

throiigh various refugee themed performances.

Many of the schools represented, including LMH, currently have their own Amnesty International groups. who

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Time To Wake Ull ... It's seven o'clock."

As 1 open my eyes I see the canvas above me. Lind take a deep breath of fresh air. taking in the smell of trees, and the dirt around inc. It takes me a while to

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remember where I am.

-It's the last day of ow- camp at the Mitchell River National Pal-k," I remind myself, -We're going home today.

1 sigh to niyself. We have had a lot of fun on this camp. For the first two days we went sledging. which is basically going down a river on a lilo with our packs attached. which was so much fun. Some of us ended up towing a couple of people with a paddle. 1 found it much easier to tow Ibur people with an oar, than paddle witholit one. The walking that followed wasn't so bad. there were a few arguments for people to go faster or to slow down and so on. but it was fun stopping at midday and preparing our lunch of mountain bread. lettllce. tomatoes, tuna. salami. and much more food. I think I ate more at lunchtime

than I did at any other time of the day.

I get out of my sleeping place and walk over to the kitchen table. which is a piece of blue canvas with all of our food on it. There is so inuch ofit left, und we have to carry back what we don't ent. ho we have a big breakfast. fullowed by a general tidy up of the campsite, then wire on the move again.

1Half an hour later. we're at the nieeting spot where the buses will pick us up Because we have time to spare. we have a look at the Den of Narizin. which is a sacred Aboriginal site. Homen used to come to this spot to give birth. We sit and appreciate the special atmosphere. before we have a group meeting. where we tell each other who we were the guardian angel of (:m idea thought up by our group leader). As we do, we reflect on :111 ofour nieniories. It is now tliat I realise

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the Melbourne Zoo On 31 May, both Year3 classes visited the Melbourne Zoo as part of our study on Living Creatures. The weather was beautiful and we were all very excited.

We began the day with a lesson on sonic endangered Australian aninials, which was fascinating. We were able to get up close to snakes. a tortoise, Lind a green

tree frog! Then we wondered around the zoo and looked at all the other animals. The meerkats were

very popular. Following this, we had lunch in the sun. and finished the day visiting the seals, lions and giraffes. The most interesting part of the day was seeing the elepliant paint!

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increases each year. with students choo:i;ing to specialize i on drumkit as well as mallet percussion instruments, such as Vibraphone and Glockenspiel, 1 impani and numerous other orchestral percussion instruments. Our percussion teacher Ms Rebecca Matthews does great work with our percussion students and provides terrific support for Senior School bands and orchestras.

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This year the Year 5 Instrumental Program took place in Terms 1 and 2 with seventy-five Year 5 students having a forty-five minute lesson each week on the following instruments: Flute,

Chamber Music Concert

Clarinet. Oboe. Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone and Saxophone. The girls have had a terrific time playing

On the evening of Wednesday 19 May a large gathering of

their instruments in group lessons and then coming together

students, staff Lot-eto sisters parents and friends gathered

for their big band rehearsals, which culminated in a fantastic

in the Chapel for the Music Department's annual Chamber

end of semester concert. This instrumental program is a great

Music Concert. The chamber music program at Loreto

introduction to wind and brass instruments and. for a large

provides our musicians with the opportunity to experience

number of students, the beginning of many years of lessons and

another important performance genre. and a lovely program

playing in school bands and orchestras.

of works was presented from Junior and Senior School String and Piano trios & quartets, Clarinet Quartet and Clarinet Ensemble. Recorder Ensemble and Vocal Ensemble. Than

you to Miss Mary O'Driscoll for organizing the concert an to all music staff who prepared ensembles.

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We are sure t|iat everyone can say that Music Camp was a huge success and

extreinely fun. (file to the dedication of all the participating statland students.

Men,bers 0/ }Par 7 & 6' Chui/· in /·chem·sal

Stephanie .John, Theresa Ngtiyen and Julia Walker, Year 7

Making music around town On Sunday 23 May, in the afternoon. the Mandeville String Orchestra

presented a delightful two-hour prograin of music in the Great Hall of the National Gallery. The girls played a program of Baroque pieces to set a period mood for the Caravaggio Exhibition. which was touring at this time. Thank you to their director, Mrs Leoiiie Conolan and to the members of the ensemble for playing so beautifully on this occasion.

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Jialing Chen, Yr 9

On Tuesday I June the Vocal Ensemble accepted an invitation from

Congratulations to Jialing Chen. Year 9 who was

Achieve. The concert, titled Schools 'Out On Stage. featured choirs

Yooralla to perform at their fundraising event. 1 [elping People

awarded her Associate of M usic Pei-formance Diploma

from eight other schools presenting programs of fun and entertaining

on Piano in May this year. This is a wonderful

works. All choristers came together at the end of the evening to

achievement for Jialing

perform with guest artist Sally Dastey (from the group. Pdas). Thank

Jialing shows great commitment

you to Miss Mary O Driscoll und Mr Damian Whel:iii for working

towards her music studies and

with the girls for this event. They certainly enjoyed the opportunity

learns both Piano and Cello

to perform for Yooralla and at the BMW' Edge performance space.

at Loreto. She enjoys a busy musical life at school this

year as a member of the Loreto Symphony

Orchestra.

the

Mandeville String Orchestra and our middle school Piano

Trio. As well, Jialing has also put her piano skills to good use in tlie area o f accompaniment. working with the Year 7 and 8 Choir.

Congratulations to Jialing and to her teacher, Mrs Lyn Dernelly.

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memories of the significant history of our Scliool through Music. In collaboration with students from all year levels,

past pupils. staff. current fathers. St. Kevin's boys and girls from our sister Loreto Schools comprising Loreto b

Ballarat. Coorparoo, Man-yatville. Nedlands, Normanhurst and John XX[Il College. we gathered together to perform 9 in song and dance to make exquisite music. captivating all who attended. The first half of the concert showcased the Schools ensembles and bands and there were 111:illy splendid performances from the Symphony Orchestra. St. Cecilias Strings and the Concert and Symphonic Bands th:it enchanted the audience with song and music. Our Loreto visitors all combined to make the Loreto Schools Choir and our.lunior School from Prep - Year 6 perforniers. opened the night with Australian songs acconipanied by the Junior Orchestra and recorderi. The second hal fofthe concert. Showtime. gave us some terrific songs from musicals. One ofthe niany highlights ofthe night was the performance of the Loreto fathers in the song Hello Dolty. which enthralled and entertained the audience. Dancers and gymnasts combined with

the Showtime band to generate much excitement from the audience with their swift manocuvres and dynamic skills, The grand finale. a reprise of He//0 Dolly was a fitting closure to a magnilicent and unforgettable night. However.

the inevitable success of the concert was mainly due to the hard „ork and expertise of the Music Staff with their preparation and assistance. Most ofall we thank our Director of Music. Miss Mary O'Driscoll, whose careful planning and guidance was vital for the success ofthis memorable night, Sumantlm Lau. Music Captain

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and. with only one thing on all of our minds. to win (and maybe the beaches but that would have to wait).

On Sunday 1 1 April 2004. one week into Term 2 holidays. LM H sent two tennis and foin- teachers to Hawaii for one week to play Netball. The three-day tournament was held on grass courts in Waikiki with a stunning backdrop of a be:ilitiful mountain and only 20()111 from the beach. Our competitors were Catholic schools from all over Australia. At the skills clinic held before

the corii petition, both LMH teams wei e told that they \vould not stand a cliance and would finish on the bottom of the ladder.

Despite this, both teams showed the best of their ability as they

pushed to make that extra intercept or goal that would win the game, At the end of the day the U/15 Bs won four games out of six. This placed them comfortably in the Semi Finals, where they blasted there opponent with LMI-1 spirit. securing their position in the Grand Final. Unfortunatelb they lost to Sacred Heart College. As for the U/ 1 HA's, they started off in spectacular form, winning two out of thi-ee games on the first day. but then

lost the last four games. which finally placed them 5'11 on the Hawaiian Netball chart.

Oil the first day of the Hawaii tour. tuenty-three students and

four teachers were tlip tlopping around in bathers. flippers and snorkels...we were going snorkelling in a bay ofelear blue water with a sea turtle. many colowful fishy friends und a stretch of

white sand that catered for any purpose as long as it consisted ol relaxing. Hanallma Bay was the perfect location fura first day in Hawaii. Next stop was a visit to the Polyliesian Cultural Centre.

Here. we were able to experience many wonderful sites and cultures that the Polynesian islands had to offer although it was the beaches that we were most awaiting. In between matches we were able to enjoy the amazing beaches and shopping facilities within the Hawaiian streets of Waikiki.

Throughout our stay in Hawaii we were fortunate to be accompanied by four Loreto staff who acted as surrogate motliers. They were Ms Lucy Vallence. Ms Anglea ()'Shea.

Ms Wendy Rickarby and Ms Louise Peyton, Without them this magnificent trip would not have been possible. A special

thanks goes to Ms Vallence for her hard work leading up to the trip making every day enjoyable for the whole team, We thank all staff for their ongoing support and their time that they gave up for the training sessions und games. We would also like to acknowledge our captain Kesiah Madden for her leadership and enthusiasm. which she brought to both teams. Without all

of these people the trip would not have been as successful and enjoyable as it was. Although the locals of Waikiki kept asking What is Netbal]T we werent too bothered that we had to reply with the same answer so many times. because this trip was such a wonderful opportiinity.

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Champion Thrower Medal: Melissa Dynon Yr 9, Ward

Champion Relay Team Trophy: Mot-limie

Team Members: Alexandra Smith Year ll,

linogen Russell Year 9. Anthea Sidiropoulos Year X und Stephanie Mermigas Year 10

Champion Athlete: Inlogen Russell

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Yes. now it's time for another rhyme.

To share the sporting achievements that have made 1.oreto look so fine.

Although it's poetry skil ls 1 may lack LM 11 athletes have shown they hin e a knack.

For Netball. I lockey, Tennis too Water polo and Cross Country- all girls participating iii blue.

Cross Country called many to the road 1 IF

The ititensive training getting everyone in the mode.

Bundoora Park is where the girls raced.

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Despite the rain and the hail they all managed to ace.

Junior and Senior placed in the top tive.

Well done to all runners for coming oLit ofthe

season alive.

Netball. very popular again this year.

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Loreto finished with six teams first in their zone.

other teams hiding in lear.

Five 2"d places and two 3'd places brought the

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n _ n..0 The Hockey girls won a few.

Special mention to the Junior team who proved '1

wliat they cozild do.

The Aerobics girls. still training tough. . ille Perfecting their skills through the huffand the ;0, pufti

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The Water Polo team may not have had the most successful season.

Madeleine White and Stephanie MacFarlane

But after learning the Filles, they played for a reason.

Madeleine White (Year 9) and Steph:inie Mac #'at·lane (Vear 10) have both been selected to represent 5 ictoria in their chosen sports in 2004.

Madeleine has earned selection in the t n der 16 Catholic Netball Association

Four times Olympic medal winner spoke to a few, Betty ('uthbert kilew exactly what God had called her to do.

State Nchool Girls Team as ell as the Victorian Xecondary Schools' Sports bsociation State Netball learn. Undeleine ill be tra,elling to both SIdne, and Dan,in fur these ti,o „ents.

She taught us the lesson to follow your skill.

You c.iii do anything ifyoujust have the will.

Stephanie was %eleeted in the Victorhrn Secondan Schools' Sports

Term 3 Sport will surely be a blast,

»dne#. Ateph:inie helped Victoria to a Ard place finish in the National

tssociation Under 20 1 ennis I eam to compete in the Pir/ey Tenni * C up in

And already lialfthe year has past.

So find your sporting talent. maybe you can run?

Come and join the ath's team, there's no dolibt it will be fun.

Competition.

We acknouldege the dediation and committment of both Stephanie and Madeleine and wish them all the beNt for their tournaments and futures in both netball an€1 tennis.

if running's not your style.

CONGRATULATIONSto

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Badminton. Volleyball and Soccer too, Give one a go. that's the best you can do.

who has also been selected to represent Victoria in the U 15 State Hockey l'eam. Hlrnnah i,ill be traveling to Brishane in Neptember to participate iii

Kexiah Madden. School Sports Captain

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The good things about Surf Lifesaving are the different

Senior Basketball Premiers

skills involved. You don't have to be really good at everything as there is a lange ofdifferent events to suit swimmers. runners and board paddlers.

LMH would like to acknowledge and congratulate the Senior Basketball Team of 2003 who took out the GSV Premiership, win-

At the start ofTerm I.it number ofgirls froni Years

ning all their Zone. Semi Final and Grand Final matches. This is

7-12 went to South Melbourne beach try out for tile

an outst:mding achievement condsidering the strength of basket-

Surf Lifes:iving team. Two teams of nine girls selected

ball aer(» the twenty-four schools iii GSV. The committment to

(three U/14. three U/16 and three Open) then competed

Basketball ofthese girls overtheir years at LMII has always been

iii the regional competition at South Melbourne beach

excellent.

LMH congratulates the girls and their coach Ms Wendy

on 25 February. Both teams did very well. The A team

Ricsarby. Weli done to: Sally-Anne Tiernan. Kelly MeBride.

came iii the top three and got through to the Final lit

Kesiah Madden. Jessica lerardo, Alice MeNaniara, Sarah-Jane

Cosy Corner Beach iii Torquay on 26 March.

Nathan.Bridget Moran. .|ii|ienne Lacava and Megan Prescott.

It was really fun and everyone who participated enjoyed it.

Stella Ale·Namara,Year M

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1.-R: Back Row: Wendy Rickarby (coach), Sally-Anne Tiernan, A-elli·.th·Bride, A exiah Machlen, Jessica h'/·ardo.

Interhouse Cross Country was held iii

Frout Row: Alice M,Namard, Surah-jane Nathan, Bridget Moran

Semester I. There were some magnificent

und Julienne La cara (Abi: \ tegan Prest·om

individual achievements in each year level and great team effort was displayed by each

Junior School Cross Country

House. Congratulations to Barry who took out first place.

On 19 May the Cross Country girls took offto Kooyong Park

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Year 7 - Ilona Smart,

,all the girls who hin e participated in Cross Country and

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especially the girls who got into the Zones. At the end of the

day we were so happy because we won and took home the Bl(i Golden Trophy, '

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Samantha .\!adden.

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What a great start to the year with seven of the LM] I Competition Squad students being asked to attend the National Sport Aerobics Training Camp! Well done to Sarah Adamson Year 9. Prudence Maynes Year 9. Romy Lou Year 12. Stephanie Rizzardi

Year 9 and Ellie Bll!111 - Ouch *ictured top left), Jenna Flack Year 11. Julia Pashula

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Recreation Classes

What a greatjob the Recreation classes have been doing on a Tuesday night (pictured

1 .. bottom left). Fun. Fitness and Flexibility are just some ofthe Fundamentals the girls

1 2 have been working on with theircoaches uhile learning their Hot Stuffaerobics 2,4

= routine to music. We have students from Years 3 to Year 10 participating in the Recreation Classes with many ofthe girls aiming to get into the 2005 Sport Aerobics Competition Squad.

Aerobics Competition Squad

The Sport Aerobics Competition Squad (SACS) has done a great job so fat- in Terms I and 2 competing in Jumping Stars Day and Interschool Competition No, 1. All Squad girls were rewarded with a p i 7 la night for their great etTorts so far in 2004. This was held in Cald Mandeville on the last day of training befure the girls headed off for their mid year break,

HZ Good hick to all the Sqiiad girls w'ho are competing in the State Aerobics Championships in Term 3. May your hai-d work and determination be rewarded with a

- spot in the Victorian te:im at the Australian Championships.

Well Done

Kerryn Cormick our llead Coach

(Als) Kerryn Cormick Aerobics Coach

has heen selected as the Team Manager to take the Australian

LMH Aquatic Success

Sport Aerobics Team to the World Aerobic Championships iii the t)%,7

in August. Well clone on your position

LMIi success in tile pool was our best ever this season and. although small in num-

and may You return „ ith ome great

bers. our members competing under the 1-MH Aquatic banner did a great job. We

results and plenty of new ideas from

stared our competition season with two qualifying swim meets at Melbourne Sports

athletes around the world!

and Aquatic Centre with twelve swiminers competing. Madeleine Tostevin Year 8 and .1 u lia Sweeney Year 7 attained Victorian Championship qualifying and times and swam personal best times.

During early December 2003. eight swimmers competed in Victorian December 'C7

Competitions and Mudeleine Tosteviii and Clara Bilini (Yeal- 8 04). qualified for

Victorian Championships. kibelle Tolliurst (Year 9 ()4). Caitlin Grace (Year 9 '04).

Julia Sueeney (Year 7 '04). Madeleine Tostevin and Clara Baini qualified for the Victorian Sprint Ch:unpion ships - Our First LMH Club Representatives at State Level !

Head Coaches.lulic Dyring :ind .lames Me·Qileen awarded the Coach's Award for season 2003/2004 to Clara Haini and Madeleine Tostevin for their dedication.

application and success.

It is the opinion ofthe coaches that sonic ofour swimmers are ready to take the next step towards competition and training. We look forward to a successful and happy .\!adeleine Toswrin and Chna Haini

year with the support of a well-managed club and dedicated swimmers. hdie /)1'/'ing Head Coach

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training endlessly for the GSV carnivals. Our Captains Claire White (Captain) and Amy I layes (Vice Captain) have

kept our spirits up so we could enjoy the competitions. This helped us and we did really well making 4'h in the GSV. and then into Division 2.

We then started niore training for the SCSA. On 18 March caine the competition at tlie Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, The SCSA was our biggest competition this year! After our warm-up we swain the 100111 freestyle and Loreto was cheering the loudest!

Throughout the carnival. Loreto did really well and came 3'd overall. The Intennediate and Senior [)irisions went very well and had some spectacular wins. The Junior Division won nearly all their relays

When we had finally finished the meet we were all very tired from cheering and swimming our hardest.

Ille results were fantastic with the Junior Division coming Ist. the Intermediate Division coniing 31'1 and the Senior Division, coming 8't Natasha Sinumds and.Julia Sweenev, Year 7

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competing. twenty-tuo made it to the semi-finals. eleven to

1 uncharted territory in many ways.

the A finals which resulted a win. Congratulations to Sarah

Simpson Year 8. Jennifer Ames Year 11. Meghan Keary Year ' It was the first time we boated ten Year 9 crews. This was the

11. Enima Simpson Year 12 :ind [sobelle .Jones Year 12 on their

result ofan overwhelmingly successful Year 8 Learn to Row

victory iii the Senior Division Four Quad Scull.

Program. This flowed into the Development Program, which

The standard of competition was ext eniely

provided the basis for our Year

high. again tliis year. making it very dillicult

9 squad for the 2004 season.

to make A h lials and then to convert tb at into

The Year 9 squad were very

a win. Success can be measured in many

successful in terms of their on

ways and 1 think the team spirit evidenced

water perfunnance. with nearly :111

among thegilison the I IOSG weekend and

our crews having a victoi·y at sonic

lignin during the presentation dinner shows

point throughout the racing season.

that we truly had a successful season.

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The standard of coaching played a large

/ role in that success. We have a wonderful

also performed consistently well

throughout the season. A highlight

group of dedicated coaches who worked hard

was the first and second senior crews

throughout the season to help teach the girls

competing at the Australian National Championships uhich

and support them at regattas. 1 would like to thank the coaches

were held at Nagambie Lakes iii Marcli.

for all they have done to make the program a success.

It was lalso the first hme we hail to manage a ten week season.

Behind the scenes the committee is working hard to raise the

This duration oftiaining is certainly longer than usual and

funds to keep us on the water. Without these efforts the LMH

it created soine dilliculties in relation to illness. injuries and

Rowing Club would not be able to support the number of girls

concentration during training at various points during Term 1,

we have participating in the sport. I would like to thank all

To their credit, the crews really Came together in the last couple

members of the committee for the work which went into the

of weeks leading into the Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta and

various ftind-raising events.

the work they did is reflected iii the number of crews we had making semi-finals and finals. Ofthe twenty-three 1.oreto crews

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boat. all the ullile muttering to themselves abolit why they d

novice fours wending their way down the river with

ever agreed to do this. Training just with your crew was one

frenzied coaches on bicycles yelling instructions from

thing. bill it was quite another thing to make a fool of yourself

the tow path. They were keen to avoid seeing their

in public.

charges being "collected" by a Mercantile Men s Eight or. iii

At the start line. the FOTR committee members were

turn. ramming an innocent MUBC single sculler.just out for a

doling out megaphoties and walkie talkies to officials. the

quiet paddle. These fours were the latest batch of keen parents

cappiccino people were setting iip and hospitality tents were

and friends who took tile plunge (sonic of theiii literally! ) and

being greeted on the nearby Engineer's Lawn.

signed up to learn to row in the annual Loreto/Lauriston rou ine fundraiser - The Foot of The River 2004.

Competition was fast and furious. Many crews began well but started to tlag as they came through the Swan Street

Training began early in Term 2. With fifty-one crews

Bridge. It was the time where stamina and fitness came into

entered, FOTR 2004 was the biggest FOTR regatta iii living play...at least. that's the theory. history. Many participants were retii Fri ing for their second. third or even fourth year.

Crowds of children and grannies came to watch and cheer family members and the cry ofthe day was a toddler

Iii characteristic rowing fraternity style, "The Season

calling "Go. Mummy!" The commentary, given so ably by

kicked offwith a Cocktail Party itt Melbourne Rowing Club.

Ross Campbell and IiI] Tait. was accurate. informative and

This was well-attended by almost one hundred and fifty

entertaining thanks to somejudiciously chosen '»anecdotes"

intrepid soil I s who braved a wet Friday night to meet their

about crew members.

competitors in a spirit of friendship and sportsmanship.

But then down to the serious business ofactually

The regatta program began sharply at Ham and events

ran smoothly right up to the finals at 12.30. Gradually, the

learning how to row. For many entrants. this was to be the first

crowd gathered under the Loreto and Lauriston tents to enloy

time they had actually got into a boal. let alone moved it along.

a tasty spit roast and a -refreshing beverage". Medals were

For others it was an opportunity to relive their glory days iii

awai-ded to winners in each category but they were warned

school crews. This year saw several mothers return to rowing

not to take themselves too seriously! They may think theyre

for the first time since childbirth (some years earlier).

Often. the hardest part ofthe exercise was getting

elite athletes but get a grip! The medals could be worn around the kitchen itt home but. quite frankly. their children ( many of

the boat over the staging which was coated in a film of brown

whom have rowed longer harder races) would not really be that

slime. Tlien, of course. making sure the oars were in the gate

impressed.

(firmly) and making sure they were iii the right way up. It's the little things that count....

1-hen The Foot ofthe River was over for another year.

And. its the weary crouds daudled off to their cars. you Could

Once on the water. they fuiind that rowing was not as

hear them promising themselves, "Next year Ill do more

easy as it looked. While it may not rank highly as a spectator training".

sport. rowing is certainly a lot more demanding than it

Thankyou to the rowing committees from Loreto

appears. There is now a new cohort of parents who have some

Mandeville Hall and Laitriston whojuggled work, family and

understanding of the skill involved in getting a racing four

-Foot" commitments to ensure the event ran so smoothly.

down the race length (in their case. 011 600 metres ofit!). al speed and with style.

The date for FOTR 2005 is Sunday 29 May. Only 364 sleeps to go!

Race day dawned with the Yarra swathed iii a cold Grev lieht. Sinulv. or in shivering small groups. the participants

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Boys !

Did someone mention boys? Who would have thought that Loreto Monde, ille I lall was co-educational up until thirty years ago'?

Loreto Mandeville liall. like many other Loreta School iii Australia. welcomed boys to the School from as young as four years ofage. It was common for many families who had daughters enrolled at the School to also enrol their sons. Boys were permitted to attend Loreto lintil the end of Grade 2 and from then on, they transferred to slirrounding Catholic Boys Schools such as Xavier, St Kevin's and De La Salle who had middle and senior primary school classes.

Unlike some Catholic Parish Primary Schools in the area. who had separate classes for the boys and the girls, at Lorelei. the boys were taught with the gii-Is in the same classroom. From the outset, the gil-ls always outnumbered the boys, but the boys had one advantage over die girls. they didn't have to wear the school uniform!

During the late 196()s and early 1970>4. the Priticipal and Superior decided that boys would no longer be enrolled at Loreto Mandeville Hall. No boys were admitted into Prep in 1974 and the last group of boys left Grade 2 in 1975.

These young boys made the School an interesting place to work and play. They have now grown up and we want to bring them back to the School. 1 have been undertaking research through the Ileritage Collection looking for any

references to the "Old Boys". We now have well over 550 Old Boys on out- database, but we know there are many more who were never captured in our School records. If you know of an "Old Boy" please contact the Development Office - Stephanie West 9823 8147 or Robyn Johnson 9823 8167.

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PAST PUPILS Births BUCCI IERI

Deaths Andreina '95 and Tlin Green a son William

Al.LEN

Robert 1 /6/04.

CALLIL

CAMERON

Emma '86 and Glenn Jacobsen a daughter

Daughter of Archibald and Sarah (dec).

Chiara Skye 28/1/04.

Sister of Sam, Maitd, Cyril. Vincent.

Michelle (stall) and Lachlan a son Harrison

Lawience, Mary (Sr Cyril ib\ in) and

Jay 7/5/04.

Thomas Call dec).

CARNOVALE Emnia '86 and Glen Pall|ine a son Anthony

BRYAN

William 16/6/04.

CONLAN

DAVISON

Chloe Bryan Cyr 6 '90). Sybil came to board

Angus David 28/1/04.

at Loreto Mandeville llili from Brisbane,

Annabel '93 and Scott Cornfoot a daughter

along with her cousin Joan Garret (llooper

Emily Caroline 26/3/()4.

'35). F.laine O'Mara (Broad 36) and Sr

Pauline '89 and Daniel Trindile a daughter Chloe Rose 8/3/04.

CUST

Ruth Winship '35.

BRYCE

FAGAN

Annele 90 and Daniel Moon a daughter

Fiona '65. Sabina '67. Catriona '68 and Olivia 719.

Kirsty 91 and Andrew Ralph third child a

Annabel 88 and Sinion Williamson a

CLAREBROUGHShirlie (Yoting '41) on 3/5/04. Motherof Sue Facey ( 79) and Judith Clatebrough '71.

11AWORTII

Elaine (Worch '45) on 12/5/04. Student of

daughter Alice Barbara 4/4/04.

Mary's Mount and Mandeville. Lived fur

Kathleen '96 and Jasoti Ring a daughter

molly years in England.

Annabelle Charlotte 29/9/03.

FISHER

Marea on 8/5/04. Mother of Marea '60.

Chloe Nina 29/4/04.

boy Charles Henry 23/4/04.

DRAKE

Sybil (Douglas '35). Grandmother of Sophie Bryan '91. Olivia Strubel C Bryan 95) and

C HAMBERLAIN Victoria '89 and David Rolleston a son

COLLIE

Sr Pauline (Theresa) ibi·m oil 13/6/()4.

Greally loved Loreto Sister for 72 years.

1 1()NANI

Mai-ie-Constance on 11/6/04. mother of Elizabeth. Sue-lillen. Marianne Hartmanis

Grant (stall) and Georgeina a fourth son Lucas Steven 14/7/04.

'76. Sr Amanda ibr/11'78.

FOGARTY

Sarah 90 and Da id Searby a soil Charles Michael 1 1/3/04.

of 131-enda Mooney. father to Helen 67,

FOLLEY

Claire '89 mid Paul Me('ann a son Charles

Mai-vanne "72. Claire '77 and Kate '82

John 19/121)3.

(Mandeville). grandfather to Annaliese '92

Charlotte '91 Lind Andrew Forster a daughter

and Emma '93 Burleigh. (Normanhurst).

Isabella Grace 1 7 MAA.

Elisa Dairs '96. (Coorparoo), and Camilla

Gil.iDICE

MOONEY

MARSIIALL Tania '85 and Michael Weller a daughter Paris Jeminia 19/4/04.

McAR[)LE

MeLEAN

Ratcliff Cyr 6 Mandeville).

NAUGHTON John. at Booligal. NSW..lanuary 2004.

Anna 91 and Nick Randall a daughter

Father of Debbie Bradley '71 and Jenny

Amelia Elizabeth 16/3/04.

Clark '65.

Fiona '85 and Andrew Fox a son Frederick

PACINI

Edward 23/3/04.

and Merrin Corrigan 68, grandfather of Anita '97 and Sura 99 Pacini. Katherine '99

Madeleine Kate 12/12/03.

Mariko 92 and Ashley Davison a daughter Bridie Louise 18/6/04.

MELDRUM

and Elizabeth Corrigan 04.

PLANT

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and John.

Sophie 989 and Scott Vickers-Willis a

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Peter on 16/6/04. Brother of Margaret Quin 53 and Judith Kennedy '45 Mee) and father

Catherine '90 and Stephen Meade a daughter

oililizabeth '77, Sarah. atid Emma '99.

SERONG

Si- Angela. ibi·m. (Mother Rosa) on 5 June

Emma (staff) and E ji Nishikubo a son Akira

2004. Aunt of Marion Serong. Much loved

James 22/3/04.

meniber of the Institute of the Blessed

.liilia '86 and David Wain a daughter

Virgin Mary fur 74 years. True dallghter of

Rebecca Pitricia on 1 0/11.00 and a son

Mary Ward. an inspiration and guide to her

Edward Christopher 8/7/03.

family, friends. past students and her Loreto

Sarah-Jane '85 and Michael Elsworth a son Jack 30/1/1)4.

TIMMC)NS

POYNTON

daughter Lucy Susan 13/12/03.

Laura Josephine 14/1/()4.

ROSS

Noineen (Gallagher '31 ) on 22/3/04 aged 90. Mother of David. Edwina Lainpitt '54

Maria '85 and Roger (Sillani a son Toby 8/ 1 /04.

MOTT

John on 28/4/04. Husband of Pauline Pacini

(Jackson '38). intlier of Terry (Kinder '50)

MCPHERSON Enima '83 and Stephen Lazenkils a daughter

MEEHAN

William Kevin on 21/3/04. Husband

conimimity at Toorak.

TUOMY

Ellen. Sr Maiy Agnes. p/n·m. Born

Suzanne '89 and Paul Dwyer a daughter

1 C)/ 12/13 - died 16/1/99. Sister of Marjorie

C hloe Grace 4/1/04.

Carr '33 and Lucy Cary '35.

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.lenny '95 and Kent Skyring Dec 2003.

DAVIS

Olivia '87 and Roger Avats of Atlanta

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Georgia USA 3/3/04.

EDWARD

Melanie (Mary:inka '92) and Scott Voting

FINNEY

Kate '94 and Sum Grindal 14/2/04.

El A RATS I S

Megan '98 and Nicolas MeGay 26/12/03.

13/4/()4.

MCMILLAN

Monique '91 and Sam Hecker 11/6/04.

NELSON

Caroline '89 and ()livier Gazenge] 10/4/04.

Currently living in France.

Karolinka Grub:1 93 (centre) Kate Papalucit '95 and with 93 girls (L-R) Kcim Timothy Wrathall.

Barnes. Alexis Penny. Marie

Marriages

Conti and Antonia Parkes.

(Seated front) Dana Bonacci

ANDERSON

Clare '92 and Darren Millard 25/1/04.

BOYLE

Chelsea (stall) and Martin Roche 27/3/04.

1080(0(ings a{Mandevi[(e

BROOM]-i[.AD Annmaree '91 and Vincent Leone 29/11/03.

Diana Roche '91 was her Maid of [lonour.

BUG'HERI

.lenny '95 and Kent Skyi-ing 4/9/04.

CONRAD

Emina '95 and Paul Rateliffe 23/1/04.

CROAGH

Vii-ginia '93 and Rob Monaco 7/12/03.

DENNIS

Sara '91 and .liistin I latitiebery 29/5/04.

DOHERTY

Natalie '91 and Grant Edhouse 1/7/04.

GRUBA

Karolink:t 93 and Jason von Moorst

IIANRAIIAN

Elitabeth '92 and Andrew Harrison 1/5/04.

HOWARD

Sally '94 and Chris Sliepherdson 13/3/04.

LEO'liTE

Melanie '90 and Tiin Farrell 28/2/04.

12/3/()4.

MORRISON

Sophie (stall) and Andrew Short 26/6/04.

OBRIEN

Andrea '95 and Lue Le Quillitit 17/1.04.

PAPALUCA

Kate '95 and Tim Wrathall 8/5/04.

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at tile wedding \4.1. Gin Hartley 95 and Belinda Donald '95.

PINNER

Amy '93 and Chris O'Contior 27/3/04.

PULLIN

Tiffany (staff) and Pilill Stephens 8/5/04.

REYNOLDS

Killileen '93 :ind Anthony McDonald

108 are thriffed to announce {6{ the Schoofis now 86(e to offer our

15/2/04.

TIMMONS

Katherine 88 and Jason Walker 21/2/04.

VALLENCE

Lucy (staff) and Jerome Lyfurd 24/6/04.

beautifu(and Aistoric Chape(of Christ {Ae King as a speciaf wedding venue for Coreto past students.

1Uitfl a seatin} mfacit of {20 guests, the foreto Chape( (cts

Awards GURRY

evegone elfo.9 the inlimacg of,our ccremon in beautifu(,

traditional surroundings· A{{cr {(Ic reremo, brida[ parties and

{Acir 7ucs{s can Lve {Acir weddinp pho{os {aten ou{side in {Ae

Margaret '60 Congrattilitions. Margaret was awarded

gar,tens or on the front steps of ttle ?fistoric Uouse

an AM in the Queens Birthday Honours. "for service to migrant children and their

ce(ebratejour speciafdqp at the Chape(of Christ fAe 7<ing.

itimilies through the establishment of the

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Friday night school to provide assistance

Coordinators, past and present slat'(members Mrs Dot Peters and

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PAST PUPILS 60 Plus Reunion

Reunion Dates

On Tuesday 23 March. ladies from the Class of 1928 through

2004

to the Class of 1944 gathered together for this Reunion.

Class of 1954

Mass was celebrated in the Chapel and we were treated to

50 Year Reunion

A delicious Lunch was enjoyed by all on

a wonderful musical recital in the Oak Parlour. We loved

Saturday 24 July - pictures and report

meeting Ms Mary O'Driscoll and her talented musicians and

nextissue.

singers. Over lunch in the Reception Room we chatted about

Class of 2003

old times and new. People travelled from interstate to join us and they were not disappointed. It was a day to remember! A

1 Year Out Retinion

Great gathering at the Armadale Hotel was held on 29 July - report next issue.

$195 donation was given to the school.

Class of I 974

40 Year Reunion

Saturday 16 October Contact: Vicki Rainford 9817 5782

lili

0409 190 390 Class of 1994

10 Year Reunion

Saturday 27 November Contacts: Laura Marchese CHenderson'94)

laura.f.inarchese@ipmorgan.com 0298790546 (h) and Michelle

O'Callaghan, rocky649@hotmail.com, 0411 025 569

Old Boys Reunion

L-R standing: Helen Dore (Gibson '44), Elizabeth McKenzie

Thursday 21 October

Contacts: Stephanie West. 9823 8147 or

(Cahill '44), Shirley Reynolds (Burne '44), Lettie Breheny (King '44), Mary Midgley (Reynolds '43), Joan Kiernan

Robyn Johnson. 9823 8167 at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Class of 1979

(Silk '42). Betty Nagle (Buckley '42) and Dynipna Sleeman

25 Year Reunion

(Gooch '46). L-R sitting: Beverley Tiernan (O'Connell '44).

Joan Burne (Roberts '41),June McCann (Shelton '42) and

Contacts: Catharine Roy (Sheehan '79),

Judith Craig (McCooey '43)

9645 1807 and Jenny Hunt 9523 7762

Saturday 23 October

2005

Class of 2000

5 Year Reunion

Contact: Sam Dermatis,

sammyd22@hotmail.com. 0402 252 283 1 1,

Class of ] 995

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10 Year Reunion

Contacts: Loretta Bourke,

toi-ettabourke@hotmail.com.

0413 136 606 and Clare Soppitt, c.soppitt@vre.net.au, 0413 358 581 Class of 1955

50 Year Reunion

Saturday 12 March 2005

Contact: Joy Hanrahan, 9572 2504

L-R standing: Sheila Pitt (Sullivan '30), Nancye Best (Donovan '38), Betty Bowen (Hourigan '29). Margaret

joy_hanrahan@bigpond.com.au

Sawers '39 and Helen Mari*on (Healy '42). L-R sitting: Mollie Buxton (O'Brien '40). Joan Ryan (Finn '40). Helene Chugg (Lambert '40) and Mary England (Rowan '37).

Ifyou are from the Class of 1945. 1965, 1975. or 1985. you

might like to get the ball rolling for your Reunion next year.

Perhaps you are interested iii arranging a 25 Year or 35 Year Reunion. 1 am happy to print invitations for you and help with arrangements so give me a call - Lynne Rosenthal, 9823 8148 or email rosenl@lmh.vic.edu.au.

lIi1lI.

If you have a Loreto friend who does not receive the Mandevillian it means we do not have their address. No address means no Reunion Invitation either. Current

addresses are the key!

Elaine Broad (O'Mara '36) & Sr Mary Muirhead ibvm '35 099%&

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PAST PUPILS 1964 Reunion

1984 Reunion

We approached the day of our reunion in a state of

Abollt 52 people from the Class of 1984 attended the 20 Year

apprehension and antic*ation. 1 think it was a lilixture

Reimion on Friday 26 March at The Great Provider. Marine

of reluctance to confront the past as well as practical

Parade. St Kildit, Megan Tauro flew in from California

considerations of whether we would recounise each other!

fur our Reunion which coiticided with her Dad s bit-tliday

The iesponse was aniazing - old class mates confirmed they were coming from New York. Queensland. Canberra and

Marion Fox moved from the city to the country the day before. was 36 weeks pregnant with a toddler in tow and still

Sydney. Betty Ip even volunteered to come from Singapore but circumstances prevented her, In the end we had a total ol

ainong us all. aged 18. arranged for her other 5 children to

34 plus two ofthe Sisters. Toni Matha and Patricia Ziebarth.

be looked after so that she could come for the night. 1 think

The fit-st sight we had ofeach other on 1 0 July was when

chilciren! All iii all a good night, venue was perfect, everyone

walking up the drive at Mandeville. scanning faces as we

mixed well, great to re'count school memories and catch up on

approached. From that nioment on it was a day of non stop

last 20 years. All keen to do it all again in 10 years!

managed to come. Jane MeNamara, who had the oldest child

we were all gobsmacked at how great she looked after 6

talking. lots of'laughs and a few tears. Lynne Rosenthal who had been an enormous help organising the event. welcomed

Tina Ferguson (Thornton '84)

us at the old house with champagne. class lists and name tags. r

.

L-R: Kate Ahearn and Kate Purcell

The toui- ofthe school rekindled memories, some happy and some painful. A bits took us across town to the North Fitzroy Star where we had a beautiful lunch in a delightful environment. Toni Matha had us singing the Scout's grace and later Mary Brabenec spoke for us all remenibering with

wit und ainazing clarity tile times we spent together and the social chanues we were on the brink of in the '601

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The lunch didn't finish for many of us until 8,30 pm and the next morning 14 women got togetherfor a boarders' breakfast at Brunetti's. It was a truly wonderful day and we are determined not to let it go too long before we all get together again.

L-R: Barbara Tonkin (Smrekar) and Tina Ferglison (Thornton)

Thankyoll Mandeville.

Kerry Smith '64

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L-R: Danielle Shield. Shanta Parker (de Soysa). Sandra di Felice and Megan Van Oorschot (Feakeg.

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News Snippets

Kindeigarten 1950, Denver. USA..hily 2004. ['iii proud to bean " OLD I.ORETO BOY"! Unfortunately

Christine Rigbv (Weisz '74)

1 doli t think 1 will be in Melbourne forthe reunion, but rd

Hudson. Ohio, USA. May 2004.

love to be included in any info sharing. 1 have been living

Kids grown, I went back to school lit age 45 to get my

iii the US for the past 3 I years, specifically doing Dentistry

Masters iii Library and Information Science. Presently I

in Deliver for the past 23 years. My fading memory also

work part time at liudson Library and Historical Society as

recalls Maryanne Moloinby,.lolin Dynan (deceased 1 think),

a childrens librarian. Jack and ! arejust exploring empty

John Paul Ryland (also deceased). Peter Connaughton. and

nesting. We recently bought kayaks and enjoy exploring

fiequent reprimands from Mother Aloysius. My mother

offilie beaten path waterways. We are hoping to conibine

Elise Mulvany (Wharton) lives in Malvern and has been

it with our backpacking, ie. we u ill now th o w the gear iii

active in the Loreto old girls for years. My older brother

the knyaks instead of on our backs. YIPEE! 1 studied 111:inv

Peter. u ho was lost at sea in 1963.1 believe also attended.

many years with two leading Russiall iconographers living

My sister Angela was there for several years and maintains

in this country and have truly enjoyed painting icons as was

many contacts. My current family consists of wife Patti. son

done in 15th C Russia. I take yoga classes, love to garden

Chris (17). and daughter Megan (20). While in Senegal last

(we are recently trying our hand at roses. We put in a rose

year. doing Dentistry, the 4 of us had a chance to do some

garden two years ago and are slowly learning how to help

volunteer work there. (see photo below)

them thrive. Rabbits are our bane.).

Tliat's about it. Spring is here for us und we are looking furward to a nice summer!

Claire MeNamarn '92

London. May 2004.

Am living and working in London for a recruitment agency but hope to make my way to Sydney in October this year.

Emilv Tribe '98

Pullmim. Washington. USA, May 2004.

My darling older sister Melissa has been writing on my

behalf. thanks Mel. I graduated with a degree in Sports Marketing with aminor in Business. I will be taking a

Mandevilli@ns Online

position down in Tempe Arizona with the Tostitos Fiesta

Bowl (national collegiate football championship game) in early August, working within the marketing and media

Visit the School Website www.linli.vic.edu.au, (and have

relations divisions. My rowing career will culminate

a look at what's happening at your old school while

al'lei my team competes at the national championships in

you're there!) Go to tile Past Pupils page and click on

Sacraemento, California. Aside froin that things are great.

"Mandevilli@nsOn Linc". Register by identifying yourself as

miss Australia, anyone coming to the states should look tile

a past pupil (name, date of birth. year you would have been

in Year 12) and a new world Of opportunities for social and

ll p.

business networking and catching up with old friends is open Moya O'Shea '76

to you on a secure site.

London, UK, May 2004.

1 work as a television, animation and radio writer in London.

Iii just a few nionths since our networking directory was

Currently 1 am writing for the BBC TV di.inia series,

launched. over 300 past students have joined and there have

"Doctors" and am devising my own TV drama series. "The

been more than 1500 log ins from Mandevillians in 711 parts

Three Lives of Devlin Truitt" for RTE, the Irish broadcaster.

of Australia and the world. Take a look today!

1 have also recently been commissioned to devise a new animated series for HIT Entertainment who make "Bob the

For more information. or ifyou have any difficulties iii

Builder" and -Angelina Ballerina"! Otheremployment

logging on contact Lynne Rosenthal Ph: 9823 8148, email

includes voice over work and I have done many voice overs

rosenicalmh.vic.edu.au or Stephanie West Ph: 9823 8147.

for TV and radio in the UK.

email wests@Imh.vic.edu.au.

Kate Gitiffrida (Moulton '90)

"Thank you so much for giving old school friends around

Have been living in London for 10 years, am married to ati

the world the ability to keep in contact with each other, it is

Australian, whom I met over here and who went to school

really nice to know what my old classmates are doing.

at Xavier! I have a one-year-old child and have a wonderful

Emily Tribe '98

li fe filled with much travel to many exotic places.

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PAST PUPILS Golf Days

Sr Deirdre Rofe

The 37th Annual Golf Day was held at The Peninsula

Scholarship Appeal

Country Golf Club. Frankston on 10 May and played oil the

newly upgraded North Course. Thirty four players enjoyed the challenge with Sue Lally pictured below (36 points)

winning the day, followed by Pat Davis (35 points) and Joan Cumbrae-Stewart (34 points). Better 9's were won by Ami

Barnett and Jenny Carr, with Nearest to Pin, Site Lally. We were delighted to welcome several new players including

Anita I lughes. Jane Tosterin and Ruth Iliggins, We hope

This year our Annual Giving Appeal invites past students

to honour the memory of Sr Deirdre Role ibi·in, by making a donation to the Deirdre Rofe Scholarship for Leadership.

Those who worked with Sr Deirdre or knew Iici well could

not help but be inspired by her leadership. her beliefin Christ and the value of evei-y person, and our capacity to make a difference in this world.

there are some more »unger' players out there who will ic)in us next year on Monday 9 May. The Inter-School Challenge Cup was played at Kew in Mai-ch and our team consisted ol'Ann Fenner.

Denisse O'Callaghan.

Many students and parents from the Rofe Years have already taken up the fundraising challenge - to establish a fund that. invested wisely, will generate income to provide a scholarship in perpetuity. This way Sr Deirdre's memory and influence will remain forever alive at Loreto Mandeville H.ill.

Virginia MeNamee and Cathy Ockleshaw.

Congratulations to Denise who won the Ncil Gough .

Trophy for the best individual score iii Bronze Division and to the team

which came equal 5th.

Diana Lowe (Bowen '57)

fo provide one lilli or two half Scholarships annually will need a fund of at least $250.000. Sounds huge. doesn't it?

But with God's help and yours it can be achieved. There are more than 3000 Mandeville past students - you come from all walks of life. and have varying commitments. but you each have the capacity to contribute iii sonic way. Please

respond generously when you receive your request to help.

2003 Annual Giving In the dark? Not any more.

Greol *st

Thank you to those w ho donated to

the 2003 Annual

Giving Appeal. The new lights in the Ilistoric House are

Combined Genazzano, Sacre Cocur anc( Coreto

Susiness Srea#as{ at f Ae ·Par(74-Vottt 7-foic(,

wonderful! We can see the features in the beautiful front

rooms niore easily.

"'8ut what can 9 do?"

Speakers - Catherine 116(ter, gohanna Canningion and Carrie Stonel)

the stainvells are

well lit. and stained

glass windows are displayed at their best. With better

lighting outside.

1/Uedneso[® 8 Se{){ember 2004

security has been

7,006{m - 8:30am

greatly improved

Cost $35 ($25 students)

too. You have made

these improvements possible. By giving,

94tgistration form at www. AnA,vic.edu.au or telephone,@nne losenthafon 9823 8148

you have shed light for the enjoyment and benefit of all

u'lio ilse and visit the Historic House.

Thank you!

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PAST PUPILS Diary Terms 3&4

Loreto Family

Wednesda> 8 September 2004,8.00pm

International

Past Pupils' Association Amill:11 General Meeting in tile Infurmation Services Centre itt Loreto Mandeville Hall. All

Be compassionate and merciful towards the poor and

welcome. Among other items. you will hear the President's

getierous also ifyou have the me:ins" Mary Ward

Report and an update on the work of Loreto Family

Loreto Family International Members from all around

,always keen to encourage new members to come along and

Australia. support the Loreto Sisters and t|ieir colleagues to

become iii,ohed. This year and next will be especially busy

benefit people from other cultures who are - in faith - our

as we are hosting the Loreto Federation gathering at Loreto

International. Office bearers will be elected and we lire

sisters. our brothers, our children.

Mandeville 1 jail early in 2005. Give Jane Nathan a call.

0419 542 492. Get to know other Loreto past students and

Children come from around railway stations of Calculta and

enjoy the fellowship oiworking together.

the Tea Plalitations of Darieeling. and have the chance to attend their very own school tlianks to tile generosity of our

Sunda> 21 November 20(}4. 1().(H)am

S lIp porters.

Past Plipils' Association Annual Ma.As - a time for Loreto women and families to gather together in the Chapel

For those who may be interested in assisting Loreto Family

01 (hrist the King. Bring your Mum, your sister. your

International with this wonderful work please contact Andrea

Atint. your brother. your hilsband. your daughter. your

Maule (President) ph 03 9818 797 1 or Sr Toni Matha ibrm

grandmother. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the Loreto

ph 03 9826 2688 for further information on the program or

link that binds us together. The bonus is the delicious

complete the sponsorship form below.

homemade morning tea. Put this date iii your diary!

Sponsorship Form

But - what can I do?

I would like to contribute towards the work of Loreto Family

The theme for the Women'.% Breakfast aims to get Lis

International with a donation of $175 or $

thinking about hou we can contribute to the communities

(other

to which we belong. As Loreto women it focuses LiA on the

Lt 111 0 N 111 ) .

work of the IBVMinour own community here at Loreto Mandeville Hall as well as world wide. Mother Gonzaga

Method of payment

Cheque - please niake cheque/money order payable to

Barry said. -It is a great work - the Education of Youth." A

"Loreto Family International"

Loreto education encourages women to work for freedom and justice. A Loreto education fosters understanding of

¥our details

one's power to make a difference. delight in community and

Name

- whether in gifts of time. expet-tise or money.

celebration of diversity. It is a calise worthy of your support

U hat can vou do?

Address

Could you volunteer for the organising committee in the lead up to Federation 2005? Or help during Federation, 29 April to 1 May 2005.

Posteode

Could you help lead the Class of 1983 or 1989 in theii· efforts for the Sr Deirdre Role Scholarship Appeal?

Pllolle

Please cut out and send your Sponsorship form to Loreto

In time, when your own family is taken care of could you

Family International. C/- Loreto Mandeville Hall,

consider a bequest to the Schoolt'

Development O ffice. 10 Mandeville Crescent. Toorak 3142.

Do yoit have a few hours to spare from time to time to

help u ith mail outs? Coilld you be a special friend on Grandparents' Day'? Or help support current students via the Careers Prograninie? Things great and small that "Leave

something behind......on which others may build".

Contact Stephanie West iii the Development Office on

X 9823 8147,

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PAST PUPILS Mandeville Manhunt " We seek them here, we seek them there"... ... and we find them everywhere!

Thanks to everyone who has helped us track down Mandeville ()ld Boys in Italy, the UK. the USA. Malaysia. throtighout Australia and all over Melbourne! Weie lip to 20 I and still counting. School records suggest that there are another 300 out there somewhere.

We've found Mandeville men in all the professions. on the land and iii blisiness - a History Professor at lian ari a [)enlist in 1-Denver, a Real Estate Agent in Florida - what a lantastic network! (Do we have any winemakers out thei·e

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who can help its with wine for the Reunion?)

"Lost Bovs"

The Haines listed on this page are just some ofour "lost boys '. Ifyou know them or you are their sister, cousin. mother. wife...please pass on their addresses or put them in touch with Mandeville so we can be slire they receive a Reunion invitation.

Lost Boys FORREST

Terrence and James

FRANCIS

Nicholas, Michael & Geoffrey

GODFREY

Anthony & Christopher

GRIFF[THS-SMITH Anthony & Simon Contact Rot,yii Johnson Ph: 03 9823 8167. email

johnxr@lilih,vic.edu,au or Stephanie West Ph: 03 9823 8147, email wests(admh.vie.edu.au.

HENDERSON M......hilian & John 11UGHES

Nicholas. Andrew and Dominic

KEANE

Patrick & Damien

KEARNEY

J... & Anthony

LORY

Michael & Peter

MCI<ECHNIE

11...&(.i.

MCMENAMIN J...& Thomas

Old Boys Reunion Help us celebrate the 80'h Anniversary at the inaugural

NAUGHTON

Billy & Michael

NOLAN

.1...& Bernard

O'BRIEN

Tony. Peter & John

O'BRYAN

Dick, Mark & Paul

O'DONONUE

Peter & Simon

OKEEFE

G... & Desmond

PARKER

Anthony & Stephen

PEPPAR[)

Peter & William

PITT

Old Boys' Reunion Dinner

F... & Anthony

RAYNER

Noel, George & Timothy

Thursday 21 October

RYAN

Anthony, Paul. David & Martin

SCOTT

Peter & David

Loreto Mandeville Hall

SMITH

Revisit your old school and share -

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memories from Kinder to Grade 2

(who could forget Mother Aloysius!)

Invitations will be mailed in

September so make sure we have your address!

Enquiries to Stephanie West on 9823 8147 or wests@Imh.vic.edu.au, or Robyn Johnson on 9823 8167 or johnsr@lmh.vic.edit.au.

Arthur, Lloyd, Donald. Stephen, Tony and Simon

SPAIN

P... & Stephen

STARR

T... Frank & Edward

STEWART

P... & James

SULLIVAN

Phillip & Andrew

TESART

P... & Giles

THOMPSON

Brian & John

TIERNEY

B...& Paul

VACCARI

Carlo & Frank

WARD

Anthony & Michael

WILDEN

.John & Mark

WILKINSONI

Kingsley & Michael

WILLIAMS

[an & Harold

WOOD

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