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Invergowrie Oration Loreto Mandeville Hall proudly hosted the 2008 Invergowrie Foundation's W E McPherson Oration. This year's orator was Mrs

Allana Corbin, Aviator and Motivational Speaker. Approximately five hundred were in attendance to hear Allana speak about overcoming adversity following a tragic plane crash in 1990. Having taught herself to walk again, Allana conquered her fear of flying to achieve her commercial helicopter licence and, in 1997 became the first woman to circumnavigate the mainland of Australia solo in a helicopter.

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Editorial Committee Mandevillian

LORETO Mandeville Hall

Editor, Amanda Apthorpe

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak, 3142 Phone 9823 8100 Fax 9823 8120 LMH Website www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

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Assistant Editor, Judy Broad

Junior School, Catherine Sim

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Photography, Josephine Fagan and Sandra Jane Proofreading, Felicity Ferdinands

LORE-[-O Mandeville Hall Toorak 2008

Principal ince the earliestyears, the Chapel has been atthe heartof Loreto Mandeville Hall. Theplanningandconstructionofthe Chapelwastheveryfirstbuilding project undertaken by the sisters and the parents in the School Community at the time. Whilst the necessary funds were sought and gathered, and during the construction period, the room known as the Oak Parlour in Mandeville Holl was

used as a temporary place for worship. Pictures from

our archives show the altar in the Oak Parlour as both beautiful and elaborate. It

was with great joy a few years later that the Chapel of Christ the King was opened.

Over the years many of our past students have celebrated significant occasions in this sacred space, and have made the sacraments of baptism, reconciliation, communion and marriage. The Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary have prayed in the Chapel of Christ the King for over eighty years - in the history of our School, it is the most special place

Situated physically in the centre of the School, equally accessible to ouryoungest and oldeststudents, the Chapel is used by Loreto students of 2008 each and every day. Late last year we commenced restoration works on the

Chapel. In this issue of the Mandevillian (pages 8 and 9) you will find a report on the progress of works to date, all undertaken to restore our Chapel aesthetically, but also to upgrade its facilities for best use, efficiency and

comfort. 1 thank the whole School Community who supported our Annual Appeal last year, and thus enabled the commencement of these works - 1 thank you in advance for the generosity that I know will continue with this year's Annual Giving Appeal, to be launched mid-year; we need your further support in order to bring this

wonderful project to completion. The Chapel of Christ the King will re-open in second semester, and I look forward to inviting you there for one of our many Liturgies or Masses, or just to invite you to call in to the Chapel and sit for a while in the sacred space.

Once again our students have commenced the year in a commendable way - they are active and involved, enthusiastic and participative. 1 congratulate our Class of 2007 for their outstanding academic results last year

- Loreto Mandeville Hall was named a top achieving School on the basis of the ENTER scores of the cohort, and the consistency of our students to achieve these outstanding results each year in something of which we are very proud. The various articles, photographs and reports in this beautiful publication record just some of the activities of School life!

It is with pride and joy that we present this first Mandevillian for the year.

Susan Stevens

Schooll-heme 2008

LORETO 2020 SUMMIT

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On Tuesday 15 April, three days prior to the Prime Minister. Mr Rudd's 2020 Summit in Canberra, Loreto held its own "mini summit". All girls from Years 5 and 12 were lucky enough to be involved in this activity that linked them directly to this

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historic and nationally important event.

The session was launched by Mr Andrew Kay (husband of Mrs Robyn Kay, Head of Drama) who was a Summit delegate. His area of expertise and contribution at the Summitwas in the Towards a Creative Australia stream.

Andrew read the letter he had received from the Prime Minister. He then

described the Summit structure and process to the girls and shared his ideas about how he imagined the Summit might be organised and what types of outcomes could be anticipated by the Australian people.

It was explained to the students that the Summit was to be broken into 10 areas for investigation and discussion. Each area had been given 10 focus questions.

The girls then broke into 10 groups, replicating the Summit structure. Each group had an equal number of Year 5 and Year 12 girls, and each group was given one area and one question to focus on and discuss. Like the Summit delegates, the girls were asked to come up with one big idea and 3 changes that they thought could be of great importance or benefit to their special area. The 10 groups were facilitated by staff when necessary. However, the girls had some very

good ideas and Year 5 and Year 12 girls remained engaged in vigorous and thoughtful dialogue for the entire session.

The ideas that each group had arrived at were presented by a spokesperson at the end of the session.

Some examples of the feedback are listed below. The girls were commended on their thoughtful and informed contributions. Interestingly some of their ideas were raised and ratified at the real Summit.

All the students reacted positively to the workshop and all the participants genuinely enjoyed the opportunity to share discussion and ideas in this cross- age activity. The girls were keenly aware that they will be the Australians of 2020 who stand to benefit from the outcomes of the 2008,2020 Summit.

Many thanks to Ms Michelle McCarty (Year 12 Co-ordinator and Head

of Politics), who organised this important workshop.

Examples of student feedback and recommendations:

Australia's Future in the World - establish stronger I nks with emerging nations.

Communities and Families - a supporting fund to assist people in purchasing affordable housing.

Creative Australia - equality for arts subjects in the curriculum.

Economy - try to prevent the scarcity of resources and the increase in demand causing inflation.

Governance - schools to implement leadership and roles of responsibility so that young people gain insight and experience in leadership.

Health - more individual responsibility and accountability for personal "wellness".

Indigenous Australia - more Indigenous study programs in schools to enhance understanding of indigenous history, culture and issues.

Productivity - (in relation to schools) equal and improved funding to create equality in the different sectors of education.

Rural Australia - improved infrastructures for rural communities.

Sustainability and Climate Change - individuals should be able to easily monitor their "footprint".

Robyn Kay, Head 0(Drama

.At Right: Guest Speaker Andrew Kay and students

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WORKS OF JUSTICE

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s many who read this will already be aware, the School's new Works of justice program was launched during Term I. The ultimate aim

of the program is to encourage every Loreto student to routinely think about and act for others, particularly those on the margins of society, those who are disadvantaged, those who cannot fend for themselves, both in Australia and globally. We hope that where there

is injustice, Loreto students will be aware of it and act in some way to try and correct it, bearing in mind that any action is better than no action.

Since the launch we have seen a tremendous surge of activity. The Pied Piper Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children's Hospital saw one hundred and thirty seven Loreto students turn out to help raise over $22,000. On a scorching Friday in March, the Year 12 Social Justice Councillors led an activity for the 'Close the Gap' campaign which saw dozens of students pledging to help close the gap in life expectancy for indigenous Australians. About forty students are attending Friday Night School on a regular basis to help refugees and recent immigrants with their homework,

and throughout the School, students have been seeking opportunities to be of serv ce in their local communities,

from playing piano in a nursing home and childminding to going shopping for an elderly neighbour and sorting food

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packages at church.

The response to the program has been overwhelming

and we have been impressed with the willingness of Sonic ofthe Pied Piper collectors gathered at the school on Good Friday the students to not only take part in the program, but to

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the Catholic Education Office who will lead

During Term 2 a major focus in all classes

them in activities focussing on Reconciliation

will be the child we sponsor through

and Indigenous culture.

Prior to the 2020 Summit held in Canberra,

The major focus of the Junior School Works

the Year 5 students joined with the Year 12s

of Justice program in Term I was that of

to participate in the Loreto 2020 summit.

Caritas' Project Compassion. The DVD was

This session was facilitated by Mr Andrew

Plan Australia, and the benefit he and his

community gain from our thoughts, prayers and financial contribution. We will also be

preparing for the annual Simply Sharing Mass to be held in June.

shown in assembly and followed up in various

Kay who was one of the delegates at the

Other special daysthatwillbeinthe spotlight

classes. The girls became very familiar with

summit in Canberra. The girls are to be

over the year include:

Psyche Mai and her family situation, and

commended on their valuable contributions,

the benefit that Psyche Mai and her family

and their confidence engaging with the older

can gain from people like us contributing

students.

International Day of Families - May 15, World Refugee Day-june 20, World Population Day - july 11, International Day of the World's

financially to Project Compassion.

In Term 2, the Year 6 Social Justice leaders

Indigenous People - August 9, International

At the beginning of Term 2, the students

officially launched the Junior School Works

Literacy Day - Sept 8, International Day of

in Year 5 were involved in the 'Close the

of Justice program. The girls highlighted

Peace - September 21, International Day for

Gap' campaign focussing on the seventeen

for the Junior School girls that works of

the Eradication of Poverty - October 17,

difference

international Day of Tolerance - November

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justice do not only include fundraising, and

life expectancy of white Australians and

do not only occur at school. There are

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Indigenous Australians. This awareness

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local communities for us to be making a

Indigenous Studies. Later in the term, they

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A Fond Farewell

school life is full of comings and goings and each of these can be fil ed with a mixture of emotions.

These emotions were certainly prevalent at the end of Term 1, with the retirement of our

beloved Mrs Heyhoe. After seventen years of dedicated service to Loreto Mandeville Hall, Barb

has moved into the next exciting stage in her life. All students, staff, parents and visitors who have

passed through the Junior School reception have been touched by Barb's compassion and kindness. She greeted everyone with a smile and took the time to listen to all who crossed her path.

Barb certainly took multi-tasking to a new level. To watch her in action as she finished typing a note,

answered a phone and tended to a child in sick bay with genuine care and professionalism, was a sight to behold, She certainly is a lady of many talents and great skills and willingly shares these gifts with those she meets.

As a school we have been blessed to have had Barb as part of our lives. We thank her for her untiring

efforts, her words of wisdom and her ability to deal with a variety of jobs and situations. We will miss her, but we do wish her much joy and happiness as she starts the next adventure in her life.

So let's not cry because she has gone, but rather, smile because we had the chance to know her.

1/*te It was with great sadness that Loreto Mandeville Hall farewelled staff member Garry Roden who passed away on 8 April after a long illness. Garry has been an integral part of the Loreto Community, having taught at Loreto Ballarat for twenty-seven years before coming to Loreto Toorak in 2004.

1 Garry will be greatly missed by the staff and students at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

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Restoration of Christ the King Sacred Objects As part of the overall renovations to our Chapel of Christ the King, a number of very significant sacred cbjects, statuary and other items

of historical significance have been, or are currently undergoing

The elaborate, brass and copper processional cross, inscribed

"Souvenirof First Communion of John Noonan, Holy Thursday 1925" is currently being cleaned and will continue to be used for liturgies.

restoration. Some of these items have been part of our Chapel since

The marble angel water font, inscribed "E Arrighini", possibly the

it opened in 1927, and others have been acquired over the years to

artist's name, is currently undergoing extensive cleaned and will be

complement the sacred space.

repositioned at the northern axis of the Chapel, in the foyer. The

The magnificent, cream and apricot colour, plaster statue of Christ the King that was located in the foyer of the Chapel is currently undergoing restoration. Minor repairs to the left hand and the right

southern axis is anchored by the tabernacle. The brass and bronze crucifix, donated in loving memory ofjoseph Collins RIP that resides on top of the tabernacle, has also been cleaned.

fingers were required. Some of the paint was flaking, dueto extensive

The solid timber crucifix of Christ adorned with a burgundy gothic

sun exposure over a number of years, and this paintwork has been

chasuble and cream alb, has had all the minor paintspots removed and

consolidated and retouched where necessary. The later application of

will be re-erected above the door in the nave leading to the eastern

grey paint on the shoulders and arms is being removed. The base of

staircase. The crucifix featires a brass plague with the following

the statue has the following inscription: G.Rou V, Columbier, Paris.

inscription "In loving memory of Mr Richard Tipping RIP".

The #233 plaster crucifix of Christ on a timber cross, manufactured

A numberof our brass candie stands, once used during Holy Thursday

by the Mattei Bros & Co., is currently being cleaned. The inscription

services, and now mainly used for weddings, were cleaned and

on the plague at the base of the cross reads - "In loving memory of

restored in 2007. There are still quite a number of other brass stands

Mary Broderick RIP and Catherine McAteer RIR Erected by Mary

includingthe Pascal candie stand and thurible thatstill requirecleaning

Broderick Parkes."

and minor restoration, which will be undertaken as funds become available.

The highly decorative, silver sanctuary lamp that once hung from the proscenium in the Chapel was removed during the 1970s renovation,

The School Community is now looking forward to seeing the Chapel

and thankfully put into storage. As Dart of the current- works, the

completed and all these objects reinstalled into our sacred space.

lamp will be thoroughly cleaned and become the new light for the foyer of the Chapel. The existing brass sanctuary lampstand, inscribed

"The gift of her parents in memory of Margaret Reid 15/1 1/1942" is currently being cleaned and will be repositioned in the sanctuary.

FJ. Rocco, Gold & Silversmiths in Elgin Street, Carlton have undertaken the extensive restoration and cleaning of all the brass and silverware. jude

Schohinger, Conservator has undertaken the restoration of all major timber, marble and plaster objects.

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Annual Giving Appeal 2008 Chapel of Christ the King Refurbishment

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It was with much excitement and antichpation that we launched our 2007 Annual Giving Appeal in September last year. Given that the Chapel was in desperate need of refurbishment, we sought the help and support of our valued

members of the School Community. '41 We wish to thank all our donors for your wonderful support of Stage I of the Chapel Refurbishment.

Removal of the old carpet

Restoration of the parquetry floor hidden under the carpet Restoration of the marble tiles around the altar and the sanctuary Cleaning and restoration of the stained glass windows Installation of integrated lighting, sound and panel heating systems Installation of multiple plasma screens Plaster repairs and painting

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From the very beginning, the Chapel of Christ the King has been a significant gathering place at the Very heart of our School for prayer, reflection and 1

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celebration. The Chapel is used today for many celebrations and rituals. We - VY

treasure our Morning Chapel Assemblies for all Year Levels in Senior School, 1 Celebrations of the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Communion,

the Year 12 Mother/Daughter Liturgy, First Friday Mass, Father/Daughter Masses and the Weddings of our Past: Pupils.

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With the shell of the Chapel now featuring the restored parquetry flooring, marble and stained glass, new heating, lighting and AV equipment, it is obvious that the tired old chairs need replacement. The furniture required consists of pews, an altar, lecterns, presider's chair and communion tables.

Rich wooden pews will resonate with the former glory of the Chapel and will create a beautiful sacred place in the School.

All donations to this important Annual Appeal are tax deductible and cheques snould be made payable to Loreto Mandeville Hall Building Fund.

For further information please contact Rose Doolan on

9823 8147.

Please look out for the brochure in the mail in the next few

months.

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Thank you to our donors !

Donations gratefully received by the School between I September 2007 and 31 March 2008

Terri & Frank Deak

james Irving & Nafsika Sahinidis

Yvonne & John Della

Lisa Ives

Lenor & Gary Dempsey

Caroline & Russell Ives

Susan & Brett Densmore

M ary J effrey

Arti & Narendra Deshpande

Eva & Paul john

Mary Doig

Peter johnston

Majella & Michael Donovan

Josephine jones

Rose & Tony Doolan

Colleen & Elias jreissati

Edwyna Doyle

joanna & Con Kastaniotis

jane & Rohan Dummett

Carmel Kehoe

Eileen Dunn

Pamela Keith

jean Dupuche

Mark Kenna & jennette Kilby

Vicki & james Dynon

Jackie & Stephen Kerr

Angela Elliot

Mary Kevin

joanne Elsum

Elizabeth & Colin Kinsey

Mary England

Tess & Billy Kirby

Simone & Ken Adams

Margaret Fanning

Anna & Paul Lacava

Kathy & Peter Agardy

Patricia Ficarra

Tricia & Philip Lane

Mandy & Keith Alden

Paddy Finn

Kylie Lawtey

Margie Amarfio

judith & Anthony Fitzgerald

Narina & Peter Leahy

Rita Andre

Janet Fitzwater

Diane & Patrick Lennon

Philippa & Michael Angley

Barbara Flynn

Joan Leonard

Primula & Joe Baini

Mark & Darryl Foley

Fran Bramwell

Mary & Bernard Balmer

Bernadette & Warwick Foster

Jill Lethlean

Catherine & Giuseppe Barbalaco

Grace & Stuart Fowler

Helena & Andrew Lillas

Joe Barberis & Angela Torcasio

Lolita Frederico

Leticia Lim

Marian Bare

Ann Gandolfo

Patricia Linden

Libby & Damian Berry

Kerryn & Phonse Gangitano

Elizabeth Linton

Nancye Best

Susan & Richard Gaylard

Carmel Lombard

Ingrid Binental

Maureen Gaylor

jo & Michael Lonergan

Tania & Greg Bourke

Fay Gerber

Diana Lowe

Angela Bowler

Dorothy Gibbs

Janina Lukasiak

Margot Brearley

Janice Gibson

Mary Lynch

Linda & Nicholas Brennan

Gerald Gill

Sara Lynch

Gabrielle & Jonathon Broome

Lesley & Roger Gillespie

Marisa & Phillip Mance

Michael Brown & Mary-Vee Gage

Margaret Golder

Gillian & Garry Mand

Robyn Buccheri

josephine Gorman

Anne & Con Mantas

Aileen Buesing

Patricia & Stephen Gorman

Dale Manton & Sonia Mahony

Patricia Burke

Anna & Andrew Gowers

julie & Vincent Marino Helen Marron

Elizabeth & Robbie Burns

Rita Green

jenine & Mark Burton

judy & Don Gregg

David Martin

Elizabeth Butt

Paul Ryan

Toni Matha

Tania & Michael Cain

Suzanne & John Griffiths

Glenys & David Mattei

Daniela Caleo

Anthony Ha & Kim Ngo

Caroline & Phillip Maynes

joan & Wallace Cameron

Anne Maree & Michael Hall

Donald McBeath

Chris & Brian Casey

Liz & Kevin Halpin

Lawre McCaffrey

Charles Cayless

janet & Brian Hanning

june McCann

Tracey Cenedese & Glenys Reid

Melanie & Peter Hannon

Mark McCombe & Liz Hunt

Tony Chen & Guo Xia Zhou

Patsy Hanson

Rob McGauran & Alex Giannini

Larry Chow & Mia Chau

Elizabeth Haratsis

Antoinette McMahon

Lucy & Don Christie

Carole Hart

Lisa & Geoffrey McMaster

Loretta & Anthony Cinque

Marianne Hartmanis

Mary McNamara

Angela & Carmine Colantuono

Patricia & John Hassell

Jennifer & Malcolm McNamara Antoinette Meehan

Nicola & Alexander Commins

jane & Nicholas Healey

Joan Connaughton

Henriette Herman

Rosalind Merry

Joan Connellan

Ruth & Gerard Higgins

Anne & Colin Moorhead

Caroline & Sean Convey

Kerryn & Peter Higgins

Caroline Mortimer

Catherine & Anthony Coppolino

Lynette & julian Hoare

Pat Moylan

Rosanna & Joe Cravana

Karen Horgan

Vikki & Danny Murphy

Nicole & Mark Cullinan

Tracey & Paul Howard

Maria Myers

Helen & Stephen Curtain

Nina & David Hummerston

julie & Damien Nash

Meredith & Chris Dalton

Angela Hummerston

Christina Nealon

Louise & john Date

Filomena Impala

Michaela Newell

Ann De Castella

Fiona & julian Ireland

Lan & Phan Nguyen

Michelle & Colin De Lutis

jeanne & Earl Irving

Tuan-Hoai Nguyen-Dang & Trang Le

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Margaret & jonathan Noonan

Lou Heriot

Susie & Rod North

Kate & Peter Suffren

Caterina & john O'Bree

Nerida Sullivan

Elizabeth O'Brien

Jillian Sutton

Patricia O'Connor

Elizabeth Sweeney

Geraldine O'Day

Aileen & John Taylor

joan O'Leary

Maria & Michael Tehan

Geraldine & John Olle

Beverley Tiernan

Susan & Robert Olney

Lenore Tiernan

Ruth & Maurice O'Shannassy

Nanette Tighe

Cecily O'Shea

Barry Tobin

Charlotte Ostor

Hilary & Richard Tracey

Parents' Association

Tanya & Luke Travers

Amy Partridge

Michele Trowbridge

Past Pupils' Association

Irene & Michael Tsotsos

Jan Paull

Jo & Paul Tuddenham

Kathleen Payne

Rosalie Turnbull

Janette Peck

Anna & Bill Tymms

Mary Petrie

Carlo Vaccari

Louise Peyton

Patricia Vardy

Phu-Tinh Pham & Thi-Them Nguyen

Sarah & Matt Vaughan

Margaret Phillips

Patricia Vaughan

Louise & Terry Phillips

Chi & Loc Vu

Robert Piazza

Suzanne V\/akeham

Patricia Pickering

Genevieve Walker

Chris Pidcock & Lisa Barker

Christine & Peter Walsh

Christopher Poppins & Anna Martin-Poppins

Catherine Walter

Julienne Prendergast

julia Walters

Katrina & Stephen Prior

You Ting Wang & He Shen

Caroline & Michael Quinert

Elizabeth & David Wells

jill Quin

Stephanie West

Barbara Ralph

Cathryn & Michael Wheelahan

Sally & Andrew Ramsay

Karen & lan White

Cecilia & Paul Randles

Louis Whitehead & Jeanette Symes

Helen Reid

Janet Whiting

Judith Reid

Mary Willis

Joanna & jeffrey Richards

Louise & Robert Willis

Anne Ridley

Suzanne & Andrew Wilson

Charmaine & Colin Rodriges

Alicia & Albert Wong

Nicolette & Vincent Rogers

Shelley & Antony Woodley

Lynne Rosenthal

janet Woodman

Zena Roslan

Margaret Wrigley

Gabrielle & Peter Rowsthorn

Diana Yeldham

Kate & Stephen Russell

Robert Zahara

Susan & Patrick Russo

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Catherine Ryan

Madeleine, Edwina, Bridget and Georgette Scanlon

Annabelle & Terry Scanlon Andrew Schmidt Ourania & Emmanuel Sfendourakis Catherine Sim

Hilda & John Simonds Sharon & Philip Simpson Stephen Simpson & Catherine Valentine julie & Michael Skerrett Margaret Smith Catherine Smith

Rose Doolan

Margaret & David Smith

Director of Development

Mary Soppitt Catherine Spillane

The School gratefully acknowledges the culture

Victoria Spillane

of philanthropy within the School Community.

Steve Stefan

Thank you

Aileen Stephenson Susan Stevens

International Women's Day Breakfast On the morning of Thursday 6 March our Loreto Sisters, Year 12 students

Celebrating 100 years since Victorian women won the right to vote

and their mothers and members of our Community enjoyed breakfast in

For events. activities and more information go to

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the Patricia Shaefer Centre to celebrate International Women's Day. InthefirsteventinourBreakfastSerieswereflectedonthe 1OOthanniversary of Victorian women's right to vote and on striving to successfully balance

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career and family life today. We were addressed by Gabrielle (Gabby)

Coles, our School Co-Captain, and Dr Marno Ryan, Gastroenterologist and Research Fellow, St Vincent's Hospital, of the Class of '89.

Gabby spoke about the achievements of women in the political arena.

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Women such as Margaret Thatcher, Mary Robinson, Aung San Suu Kyi, Edith Cowan and Hillary Clinton have provided inspiration for women of

today to step out of the shadows to seek their own goals. Gabby suggested that we mustcontinue to strive for recognition of the role of women as policy and decision makers rather than allowing the media to concentrate on irrelevant details of personal appearance.

She argued that a Loreto education allows for the enrichment of an individual's talents and sows the seeds for an aptitude for greatness, calling on us all as inheritors of Mary Ward to work towards creating a better life for women everywhere.

Marno shared her own experiences, reflecting on the centrality of the Loreto value of 2008, sincerity, in her life's journey. Quoting

John Tillotson who defined sincerity as a capacity to "speak as we think, do as we profess" she suggested that when we are sincere to ourselves we can communicate that to others. In striving to find a balance between the different parts of her life, Marno has had to make decisions about what has been important to her at various points. She noted that this is a continuous process that changes over time and is informed by all of life's experiences along the way. One vital influence has been the presence of significant mentors, the women in her own family, particularly her mother Rani, women she worked with such as those in Western Samoa who were excellent at what they did, knowledgeable but always keen to further their education, contributors to the medical unit and family women. women in her fields of research. These mentors and her own sincere contemplation of her priorities have enabled Marno to chose a path which balances her love of family life - the joy of husband, three little girls and a baby on the way with the opportunity to make a valuable contribution in research into non-alcoholic related liver disease and to teach doctors of the future. One suspects that they will be quoting her as a significant mentor as they make decisions about their own journeys.

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International Women's Day Address

ever before. We can admire these women for the benchmarks they have set, and the impact they have made on our society. However, as much as we can build them up to be honoured, the media can use its influence to shoot them down. When we think of Natasha Stott-

Gabrielle Coles Co-Captain of School

Despoja, do we recall her policies, principles and philosophy? Or do we recall herchoice in fashion, and of thatdaythatshechoseto wear Doc Martens into the senate? Julia Gillard should be renowned for

t is a pleasure to be able to share with you some of my reflections

her achievements as Australia's first female Deputy Prime Minister

on International Women's Day. As 2008 marks 100 years since

and the responsibility she has been given for a 'super-ministry', yet

Victorian women won the right to vote, today I would like to focus

it is hard to get past the day Bill Heffernan labelled her "deliberately

on the achievements and developments made by women in politics

barren" and that day during the election campaign when shegot her

thus far. From the perspective of a young woman and a student

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of politics, I will be speaking to you about my perceptions for my contemporary generation as we move forward into our future and

You cannot help but wonder, whether it comes naturally, or

make an impact on our society as leaders and decision makers, post

whether our eyes have been trained to scrutinise a woman for her

Year 12 and school life.

appearance when what we should really be doing is listening to her ideas and values. The double standards that are evident in our

Having a Loreto education, it comes naturally that I draw upon the

modern society need to be abolished. We must move away from

words of Mary Ward, I do believe, as Mary Ward so famously said

the shallow stereotypical criticisms of the appearance of women

that, women in time have achieved great things and that women

and look deeper into analysing that which we should; their policies

will continue to do much. Mary Ward was told that she could not

about making our society a better place.

and should not educate girls, however the 400 years of history of the IBVM displays how successful her aspirations were to become.

It is in doing this that we move towards what should be inevitable,

A Loreto education, enjoyed by so many in this room, allows for a

the election of Australia's first female Prime Minister- perhaps she

woman to achieve enrichment in her talents and in her potential.

is somewhere in this very room. The old saying goes that 'behind

As I look upon my fellow classmates, it is difficult not too see an

every great man, is a great woman' and the women of today have

aptitude for greatness and wonder where this will lead us in the future.

begun to step outside the shadows and independently seek outtheir goals. Perhaps one day we will find ourselves saying, 'behind every great woman is a great mother.'

Women of the past, both historical and recent, have paved the way for this next generation to have an improved society of equality

In this Loreto year of sincerity, we are focusing on letting go of the

and opportunity. We are expanding our horizons in the workforce

masks we wear, and going beyond the superficial and narrow ways

and continuing to enter roles that were traditionally held by men.

we judge each other and portray ourselves. As women we have

However, to this day there have only been two female Justices

a responsibility to stand up for and promote the rights of other

appointed to the High Court in Australia and women still do

women - particularly those who are voiceless in our society. As

not have the right to paid maternity leave. For every female who

females who are privileged in the sense of our education and our

holds a CEO position in Australia, there are thirty-three male

families, this duty is even more compelling and more of what Mary

CEOs. Nevertheless, these adverse statistics are a hurdle which

Ward would have wanted US to do as the inheritors of her vision

our generation will clear with determination and energy. It is only

and those who follow in her footsteps. It has been 100 years since

a matter of time before these 'boys clubs' open their doors to

Victorian women won the right to vote, and it is with this right

deserving women and cease to exist.

that we are called to uphold the spirit of International Women's

On the world stage, women have been progressing in the field of

everywhere. It is our education that gives us the freedom to work

leadership for decades. We can draw upon a number of significant

towards equality in our society.

Day so that we may work towards creating a better life for women

women as examples of the greatness women can achieve in politics.

Margaret Thatcher and Mary Robinson are examples of women who have achieved in political positions of power. We can admire

the peacemakers such as Aung Sun Su Kyi of Burma and our own Kirsty Sword Gusmao in Timor and indigenous women like Lowitja O'Donoghue and Tania Major.

Interestingly, the United States may soon find itself with its first

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female President if Hillary Clinton is successful in becoming the

Democrat Candidate. Although we can look upon Hillary and her growing achievements with pride, we must question the basis of the scrutiny she receives. How many articles have you read containing

an analysis of Barack Obama's wardrobe, make-up and split ends?

Yet if an article made up of this information were to be published about Hillary it is not out of the norm. Rush Limbaugh, a radio presenter, asked his audience: "Will Americans want to watch a woman get older before their eyes on a daily basis?" This question was not condemned to be controversial and Limbaugh's listeners

responded sincerely. Although much is made of Obama being 'black', much more is made of 'Hillary' being female.

Australians can also be proud of such female political figures as Edith Cowen, Natasha Stott-Despoja, julia Gillard, and Julie Bishop. We

Above: G·abrielle Coles, Dr Marno Ryan and Dr Susan Stevens

currently have more women in both Parliament and Cabinet than W

Class Representatives 2008 The Development Office is pleased to present the Class Representatives and Coordinators for 2008;

Junior School Coordinator: Loretta Cinque (bWow /eft) Senior School Coordinator: Liz Hunt (below right)

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Rima Gallas, Yvonne Della

Year 2 Brigid Warwick, Liesl Wilson

Year 3 Claire Girardi, jacque Klein, Tracey Howard Year 4 Clare Wilson, Nina Hummerston Year 5 Caroline Pereira, Louise MeNamara, Rebecca Buettner

Year 6 Eleopora Luisetto, Rachael Cox, Janita Harrick, Gabrielle Broome Year 7 Judy Leahy, Lisa Barker, Majella Donovan, Alison Leyden, Darryl Foley, Linda George Year 8 Mardi Tovey, Anita Fitzgerald, Melanie Turner, Bernadette Kennedy Year 9 jo Tuddenham, Susan Russo Year 10 Helen Hodgman, Marisa Mance

Year 11 Hilda Simonds, julie Orr, Katrina Prior, Liz Hunt Year 12 Marie Gibbs, Lisa England, Catherine Dunn, jill Lovelock, Geraldine Olle, Loretta Mannix-Fell

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Breakfast Series The School hosted a Science Breakfast on 17 April as part of the 2008 Breakfast Series. Guest Speaker, Rob Gell, spoke about Water. Energy & Waste: The Key to Sustainable Development - an important topic in relation to today's environment, global warming and water restrictions. It was a wonderful occasion with many students, parents, staff and friends enthralled by Rob's presentation. The girls enjoyed the opportunity to talk with Rob informally after the Breakfast

David Oldham He·ad of Science, Rob Gell and Dr Susan Stevens

Please note the dates in yourdiary forthe remaining events in the 2008 Breakfast Series:

June 18 -

Science Breakfast, Guest Speaker: Prof Emeritus Sir Gustav Nossal

August 15 -

Science Breakfast, Guest Speaker: Prof lan Fraser

August 19 -

Literary Breakfast 4

September 3 - GLS Combined Past Pupils Breakfast September 5 - Junior School Fathers' Breakfast September 17 - Science Breakfast, Guest Speaker: Prof Miles Prince

Prep Parents Dinner Great expectations! Imagine starting out on your education.

There was much to share and so much to nope for atthegathering on 28 February 2008. The Prep Parents' Dinner provided an opportunity for parents of our youngest students to meet and share a meal in our beautiful Mandeville Hall with Dr Stevens and staff. Spirits were raised as we watched a DVD of involved, surprised and concentrating young faces. Parents were watchful and proud. What a good appetiser. In between courses Sr Toni Matha enchanted us with a tour of the four main rooms in the Basement of the mans on. May the years at Loreto Mandeville Hall continue to involve and challenge and be happy for both children and their parents.

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(Vice President) in conjunction with the Development Office. It is hoped that the Past Parents Will maintain the links and friendships formed with parents while their daughter/s attended Loreto Mandeville Hall.

The Past Parents Committee will host a Cocktail Party for Past Parents on 16 September in Mandeville Hall. Please note this date in your diary.

For further detai/s please contact Vicki Dynon on 04/2-823-090 or Annabelle Scanion on 043/-685-405

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A few days later one hundred and e|even gir|s, ten staff and four past pupils arrived at Camp Waratah Bay - the site of this year's Year 7 Orientation Camp. Over the three days of camp girls participated in a variety of outdoor activities.

Highlights of Camp Waratah Bay included the stomach churning heights of the Giant Swing, fossicking in the rock pools, andthedevelopmentof team workskills in successfully completing the Jail Break and ropes courses. The students also demonstrated both their dramatic and artistic talents

during the Newspaper Concert and Table Decoration activities. The Bead Story was also launched during camp

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where girls were awarded beads for demonstrating the virtues of politeness, team spirit, helpfulness, environmental

awareness, tidiness, enthusiasm, friendship, sincerity and the like. (See page 32 for photographs)

By Week 3, students and staff were looking forward to establishing a normal routine and the girls launched enthusiastically into their studies. With the excitement of using their notebook computers, learning from interactive whiteboards, mastering new languages, revising for tests and completing projects, the rest of Term I flew by.

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commented on their pleasure in including the enthusiastic and co-operative Year 7s in their productions. Some of our Year 7s were given lead roles in acting, dancing or music components in the various House performances. For most girls, PAF remains the highlight of the term.

The Big Sister-Little Sister program, launched on Orientation Day last year, was also celebrated in Terms I and 2 with a number of joint Year 7 - Year 10 events and has proven to be successful in ensuring the youngergirls feel welcomed and supported in the early stages of their primary to secondary school transition. The tWO year levels recently spent lunchtime in The Glade gettingto know each otherand it was a delight to see the two groups of students mingling together - the Big Sisters passing on their wisdom and experience to their younger counterparts while feeling refreshed by the energy and exuberance of the Little Sisters.

Overall, we have enjoyed a very successful start to senior school life due to the dedication and hard work of the Year 7

homeroom and class teachers, the willingness of the Year 7 students to'have ago' and thetireless supportof their parents who are a fundamental part of our School Community.

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It was decided to introduce colours one by one, to encourage the

children's focus on the quality of each colour, on their patterns and lines. The environment enhanced this further by being dressed, draped and decorated with each specific colour at different times.

Atthe easels yellow, then red and finally blue were offered, with light and dark shades added. In latter weeks tWO colours were offered

together. The light box provided the opportunity to explore colour

using dye. At first the dyes were used by the children over their pen drawings, and then with eye droppers.

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investigations in both the 3 year old/kindergarten and 4 yearold/preprep programs.

The Pre-Prep's fotllowed the growth of the 'broccoli caterpillars' found by one of the chilldren on the broccoli leaves in our vegetable garden. These were placed in the glassed caterpillar habitat (our

old fish tank!) and we have been very lucky to observe and record the amazing changes of a caterpillar to a butterfly with a number of butterflies 'hatching' and being released outside.

Innovation occurred when, unable to find paper, some children used paper towels with the droppers. It seemed that the children

preferred the towel to flat paper as they watched the colours spread and mix together. This then became their paper of choice.

Colour mixing and exploration of shapes emerged from these activities.

Rollers at the easel with different colours led to more interest in

mixing primary colours and also introduced the concept of pattern making. This interest was extended by the children creating their own patterns and shapes using masking tape onto hessian and roller painting over the top. Children were surprised and delighted at the This interactive way of learning has provided real opportunities

results when the tape was removed.

to question and oebate what they see with each other, each day bringing new questions. For example; what is the difference between a cocoon and a chrysalis? Are moths and butterflies the same thing?

These questions were discussed throughout the term. The children

also created a garden mural, drawing the different stages of the life

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cycle. This will be placed in the pre-prep room when finished.

A mobile that tells the story of this journey is hanging in the kindergarten room for all to see and for the children to revisit.

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Eggs-citing Events at St Peter's ELC Children in the 3 year old/kindergarten program and 4 year old/pre-prep program at St Peter's ELC were engaged in the first hand experience of new life prior to Easter. Chickens were hatched and cared for by the children for almost two weeks. Many discussions, observations and

creative experiences, utilising a range of the "100 Languages" were also undertaken. The "100 Languages" are recognised in the Reggio Emilia Educational project as the many ways children investigate, explore, interpret and engage and learn. These may include drawing, painting,

construction, using clay, imaginative play, singing, dancing and more. Loris Malaguzzi says, the child has a hundred languages. a hundred hands, a hundred thoughts, a hundred ways of thinking, of playing of speaking. A hundred, always a hundred ways of listening, of marvelling, of loving, a hundred joys for singing and understanding a hundred works to invent, to dream.

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Loreto Mandeville Hall musicians continue to support the music events sponsored by the City of Stonnington, this year being no exception Past and present members of the School's Stage Band were part of the Stonnington Youth Jazz Band which performed at 'jazz in the Gardens (Central Park, Malvern) in February.

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On Tuesday 29 April we celebrated the piano in grand style with twenty of the School's Junior and Senior

School pianists performing works of great musical brilliance and excitement. On two grand pianos, in the Patricia Schaefer Centre, girls performed solo works, and works for four and eight hands. And, as has become atradition, School piano staff also joined the girls as performers for this occasion. Bravo to

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Piano Masterclass

On the afternoon of 29 February, a Piano Masterclass was held in the Oak Parlour. given by the School's Patron of Piano Studies, Associate

Pro'essor Ronald Farren-Price. Six girls from Years 7 to 11 performed a range of pieces by composers including Granados, Haydn, Bach and Ravel. The advice given by Professor Farren-Price provided us with a valuable insight to our pieces and what we learnt will no doubt

give us much to think about in improving our piano playing. It was a lovely two hours of piano music, much appreciated by the students and staff in attendance.

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in Year 6, and in September was awarded

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her AMusA at the incredibly young age

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of eleven. Anne began learning the piano

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remarkable for a Year 9

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student to do so. This result

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is testament to her exceptional ability and talent as a pianist. To

Academy of Music in South Melbourne.

achieve her LMusA, Stephanie was required to give a Concert Recital

Anne also learns violin and she is a

performance of about one hour duration.

member of the St Cecilia's Strings, the Loreto Symphony Orchestra and the Mandeville String Orchestra.

Stephanie said that "... completing LMusA was definitely a challenge.

There were days when I was sick of practising and wanted to give up.

However, 1 always kept in mind that it would be my last AMEB piano

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exam, and that the reward at the end would be worth it. This is an

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Recitahs, Celebration of the Piano and Showcase Concerts and other

School music events. Mary currently plays in the Loreto Symphony Orchestra, Mandeville String Orchestra and the Madeleine String Quarter. Developing her performance experience beyond the School, Mary has performed successfully in many eisteddfods, both on piano and violin.

Performance Dinloma success in 2007

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the end of each year, the AMEB holds an award ceremony at Melbourne

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her AMusA on

Pictured here (L-R) are our girls at this ceremony: Anne Nguyen (Yr 7),

was in Year 10. She has been learning

Theresa Nguyen (Yr 11), Monica MeGauran (Yr 12,2007), Olivia Coburn

violin for eleven years and her violin

(Yr 10), Mary Nguyen (Yr 9) and Stephanie Chow (Yr 10). Monica

teacher at Loreto is Mrs Elena Solovei.

and Olivia were awarded their AMusA early in 2007 (reported in The

An accomplished pianist, Theresa

Mandevillian, October 2007) and the other four girls are featured above.

she was in Year 9 and this year she is studying VCE Music Performance 3/4 on piano. A very capable and talented musician, Theresa in highly involved in school ensemble music with the

Loreto Symphony Orchestra, Mandeville String Orchestra and the Mandeville String Quarter. She is the 2008 School Pianist and is a frequent perfouner as a soloist on this instrument, as well as violin,

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& were delighted when two of our 2007 VCE Music Performance students, Monica McGauran lright in picture) and Stephanie Rizzardi, were invited to perform at the VCE Season of Excellence,

Saturday 15 March 2008, at the Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank. The performers selected to take part in this event are a representative group, across all instruments, of the Music Performance students who achieved the highest grades in the state for their Music Performance Recital examination, held

in October 2007. Monica and Stephanie played superbly on this day and we congratulate them, and their instrumental teachers, Ms Grania Burke and Miss Deana Dodds.

2008 Friends of Music Cocktail Party

A large gathering of junior and Senior School parents and staff enjoyed a lovely evening together on Wednesday 23 April at the Friends of Music Cocktail Party, held in

Mandeville Hall. Thank you to the Friends of Music Committee, led by Annemaree Jones (President), for providing such a delightful social occasion for the School's supporters of music. The Friends of Music next activity for

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Music Concert. Keep your eye out for tickets

and great prizes, leading up to the concert at Hamer Hall, on Wednesday 30 July.

On Sunday 16 March the Vocal Ensemble, consisting of past and present members, with members of the Mandeville String Orchestra and guest artists - Nicholas Dinopolous, Susannah Foulds-Elliott, and past pupils Madeleine Gardam ('05) and Jessica Young ('03) - performed Faurd's Requiem in the Chapel of Christ the King.

The performance was superb and it was a great achievement for our girls to perform this work in its entirety. Thank you to all staff, students, family members and past pupils who came to this concert. Particularthanks are extended to the Loreto Mandeville Hall Past Pupil's Association for their wonderful support of this event.

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In 2009 we celebrate 400 years of Mary Ward education world-wide and Loreto Mandeville Hall's 85th Anniversary.

Following on from the success of the Loreto Past Pupils' Choir for our 80th Anniversary Concert in 2004, we are again calling for expressions of interest from past pupils of Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak and any other Loreto School to come and sing together at our Annual Music Concert at Hamer Hall in 2009.

Please email your contact information to: kate.russell@lot-etotoorak.vic.edu.au or contact Mrs Kate Russell, Ph: 98238148 (Tues - Thurs).

The date for the concert, to take place in August 2008 will be published in the October Mandevillian.

Other music happenings in Term I and early Term 2, which you will read about in separate articles, include our 2007 VCE Music Performance students performing at the 2008 VCE Season of Excellence - Top Class Music Performances; a Piano Masterclass with Associate-Professor

Ronald Farren-Price; the performance of Faurd's Requiem in the Chapel of Christ the King, and our Ce/ebration ofthe Piano Concert.

Beginning Term 2, our Senior String Quartet played at the opening of Very Special Kids Annual Art Show in Malvern. We are always happy to support the work of this organisation, started by one of our Loreto sisters.

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The Lunchtime Concert program is in full swing with up to six concerts being held each term, in both Junior and Senior Schools. Oak Parlour Recitals are well attended and the performance standard and preparation of our performers for these recitals is of great credit to our girls and their teachers. The recital dates for Terms 3 and 4 are Monday 18 August and Wednesday 29 October. Specifically for our Junior School musicians, we have two Junior School Recitals, in the PSC, on Monday 10 November.

You are warmly invited to attend any of our music events throughout this year, all which are advertised on the School's Website: www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au I particularly wish to draw your attention to the major concert dates later in the year which everyone is most welcome to attend.

.Junior School Ensembles Concert, Monday 2 Jime, 5.oopin - PSC

Chapel Concert, Tuesday 24 June, 6.oopm- the Chapel of Christ the King Annual Music Concert, Wednesday 30 July, 7.30pm - Hanier I Iall Singers Soirde, Monday 15 September, 4.30piii - PSC

Showcase Concert, Thursday g October, 7.3opin - Melba Hall, University of-Alelbourne Mar¥ C)'Driscoll

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Victorian Opera Production - Ibougb tbe Looking Glass In May this year, two of our young singers will be sharing the singing

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Theproductiontakesplace from May 17-29 atthe Malthouse Theatre and a report on the production will be in the next Mandevillian.

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Loreto Toorak continues to be illuminated by the artistic endeavours of our girls.

The latest creative offeringl;1y this year's Theatre Studies Ensemble who performed Brian Friel's beautiful May 'Dancing at Lughnasa'.

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Dancing at Lughnasa is a touching play about five courageous, good-hearted women

who desperately try to fight their fate with extraordinary resilience. Mikaela, bor out of wedlock to Chris, the youngest of the sisters, invites us into her childhood as h young girl growing up in the Mundy household. And in the three eventful weeks of the summer, Mikaela not only witnesses "Marconi's voodoo" but also meets her father, Gerry Evans, for the first time.

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Henson to open their end of year Art Show. Bill Henson has exhibited extensively over a period that spans three decades and his

work can be found in every major public gallery in Australia and many collections overseas including the Guggenheim Museum, New

York. In 1995 he represented Australia at the Venice Biennale, In 2005 a comprehensive survey of his work was held at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the National Gallery of Victoria. Bill Henson had many positive things to say about our students' work and showed a great interest in their individual approaches to making art.

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M arika Borlase, a senior member of our Art Department has

continued her rise as a well respected practising Melbourne artist. In October lastyear, Marikaheld a majorsolo exhibition

Memory Palace at Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne. This exhibition was a huge success with most of her artworks being purchased,

including one by Artbank (a government authority for contemporary art) for their collection. In March this year she backed this show up with a Group Exhibition The View From Here 111 which showcased a range of attitudes toward the genre of contemporary landscape painting. As part of this exhibition Marika was invited to conduct

an artist's talk on "Landscape painting in a Contemporary Practice".

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2008 DEBATING SO FAR...

Should the Government pay compensation to the Stolen Generations? Should we outlaw alcohol? Or should we end live

animal exports? Another exciting year of debating at Loreto has begun and these are just a few of the recent topics that Loreto debaters have either argued for or against.

After a training session conducted by members of the Melbourne University Debating Society and much preparation done by each individual team, the senior DAV season opened with Round One at Scotch College on the 13 March. This was followed by Round Two on the 17 April. In both rounds, the girls debated extremely

well and proved the strength of their debating skills; our teams' successes have significantly outnumbered their losses and a number of girls from each year level have been named as Best Speaker.

We have a large number of girls participating in senior debating this year with three teams competing at A Grade level, three at B Grade, three at C Grade and four at D Grade.

Our Year 8s have also started debating for the year participating in an afternoon of debating against the Year 8 St Kevin's boys on 15

April at Loreto on the topic "That the bay should not be dredged."

Many events are in store for Debating in 2008 and we thank our

Debating Coordinator Mrs Sally McKenzie for all her organisation and time given towards the fantastic debating program at Loreto.

With the remainder of the senior DAV season, the Interhouse

Debating Competition, various interschool debates and the junior DAV season for the Year 7 and 8 debaters still to come, we all look

forward to an eventful and successful year of debating at Loreto.

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helped us to do some of the activities - cooking, Karaoke, a jumping castle and pass the parcel. We did these activities in the Prep to Year I area and outside .We also got to dress up. After all of those activities we had dinner. For dinner we had pizza then we had dessert. Then we had a hunt for Easter eggs. We also had a parade. After that we had a disco. It was lots of fun!

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To the Capital On 12 March the Year 6 girls flew to Canberra, our Nation's Capital, for an educational camp. Our experiences in Canberra helped us to consolidate what we had already learnt about government and leadership but we also learnt a lot of new and interesting things.

Some of the places we enjoyed visiting were: Old Parliament House, New Parliament House, The Australian War Memorial and The Australian Electoral Commission where we took part in our own 'mini' election. We also got the chance to visit some really fun places like the Australian Institute of Sport and Questacon. Year 6 Camp was very memorable and we will all remember the exciting experiences we had and the friendshps we made.

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Camp Eildon was a camp that tested our strengths and abilities. We had to work together as one to get tasks accomplished. There were all sorts of activities to do at Camp Eildon, these activities kept us busy throughout the whole camp. Every meal time we had to cook and prepare our own food, after every meal we had to clean and scrub all the tools we used with only a limited amount of water.

Every day we had to construct our own tent, then pull it down, then construct itagain, then pull itdown again! By the end of the camp we were completely exhausted.

When we first began the water rafting, one girl was afraid of the water, and refused to go in, but after some reassurance and guidance from her friends and teachers, she conquered her fear, and made the mOSI of the exciting water rafting experience. Soon the time came for our ropes course activity, and we had to imagine how far

Year 8 - Camp Eildon

along the course we thought we could travel and then set a goal for that place. Many of the girls thought they could make it the whole way, and even some who didn't make a goal to go the whole way, surprised themselves by going the full distance! We were all amazed at each others' determination to climb up such an extraordinarily high course! Although not everyone made it to the top, everyone accomplished her personal goal, which was the most important thing to achieve in the activity.

Throughout the whole camp it was incredibly hard and tiresome to do so much hiking. There was one particular day when we had to walk noticeably longer and over tougher terrain than usual. None of us was confident of making the distance, and there were others who didn't want to continue as they were awfully tired. But, of course, we did it; we gritted through the toughness like soldiers and accomplished the mission.

This year's Year 8 camp was definitely a camp to remember. It was a fantastic experience and it allowed us to strengthen our friendships with other girls in the year level and have a fun and memorable time with those around us. If we were asked to do it all over again, we certainly would.

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World Youth Day On

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commission students as World Youth

Day ambassadors. The ceremony was conducted in the Chapel of Christ the King, with the Bishop and several members of the Archdiocesan World

Youth Day Team officiating. Students from Years 10-12 participated In the simple ceremony, with the Bishop blessing them and presenting them with a official WYD ambassadors medal.

The Team will keep in touch with the students in the lead up to World Youth Day, being held in Sydney in july 2008, through email and text messaging. The ambassadors will have a role in the

Days in the Diocese program which is being held in Melbourne in the days prior to the official program in Sydney.

International students will be billeted

through parishes all over Melbourne duringthis week.

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MAGiS08 is a gathering of young people from across the globe in the lead-up to World Youth Day. It is the first step in fostering Ingnatianl

1 Spirituality and developing a long-term ministry amongst young people, and aims to produce leaders who have a sense of God's place ini

their lives and a capacity to do something to build a better world. 1

MAGiSOB is an exciting and jam-packed project, comprising inter-cultura: experiments, festivals, participation in WYD events, andl Ignatian Gathering and a post-WYD programme. Some of these events are open to people of all ages, including children. .

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Dux of School 2007 A special Assembly was held in February for the Dux of Schoo12007.

Prize winners included:

Dux of School - Eleanor Angley (Pictured atleft with parents Philippa and Michael Angley and Susan Stevens) 2nd to the Dux -Sabrina Hoare, Monica McGauran and Kate Wilson

Monash Prize for Excellence - Rebecca Howie (pictured below left with mother Felicity Howie, Susan Stevens and Robert Burke, Faculty of Arts, Monash University)

Dorothy Sullivan Music Prize - Lisette Stevens (pictured below with Mary O'Driscoll, Nerida Sullivan and Susan Stevens) Australian Vocational Education Prize - Sally Plummer

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new students at the inaugural Engineering Scholarship Recipients Celebration on Wednesday 5 March. Held on campus at Monash University the celebration

Premier's Award

Recipients: Alicia Simonds: VCE Art

acknowledged the success of students who not only gained a place in an engineering course at Monash Univers;ty, but who also received a scholarship fortheir outstanding results during their VCE. Among these students was Rebecca Nealon (07) (at right).

Students celebrated with their families, the

Zoe Wood: Literature

Dean of Engineering, Professor Tam Sridhar and other distinguished Monash staff.

Scholarship recipients were individually

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As in the past 89% of 2007 students received University offers, 8% of students received TAFE offers with 3%

receiving offers from private colleges. Almost all of the TAFE and Private College offers were the girl's first or second preferences, ie. they were particularly targeting those courses.

In a reversal of a trend this year the largest single

Destinations by Institute

destination is clearly Melbourne University with 40% of offers being from the University of Melbourne, up from 20% last year.There are several factors at play here and it is uncertain which has had the biggest impact,The ENTER

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have dropped considerably for example Arts from 91 to 85, and the new Environments degree ( pathway to

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demand has remained largely the same as last year with 19% receiving offers from Monash.

This year has been characterized by a tighter group of

Destinations by Course Type

chosen destinations, for example last year approximately 45 students chose Melbourne or Monash and the others were distributed between the other institutions with Deakin

and RMIT being popular destinations.This year 60 students have chosen Melbourne or Monash and the distribution to Science

others slightly less. However, as before, RMIT and Deakin

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continue to attract our students strongly.

Architecture/Building/Propery

There have been some noticeable changes in course interest in some areas this year.With the advent of the

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and Construction and Urban Planning and students will now use this degree as their pathway to their careers goals. The interest shown in this course may merely be underpinning the growth in Architecture, Building and property areas already noted.We hope there are also some Environmentalists in training for the future of the planet.

Education and Information Technology courses continue to decline in the eyes of Generation Y.These are both areas

already experiencing skills shortages. Fortunately for the teaching profession there is a much greater acceptance of the Post Graduate pathway into teaching as an option.As has been the trend over many years interest remains strong in Business and Commerce, Health and Creative Arts and Design.

The considerable research and thought that has gone into

the variety of courses chosen by the graduating class of 2007 is both exciting and augers well for their futures.

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tains NQM M Sports Cap After a brief but productive Term I the girls learnt their new 2008 g

Breakfast

routines with teams being selected at the beginning of Term 2.

Level I Division:

Bronte Evans, Sarah Gribbin, Isabella Delaney, Alexandra Garson, The

Alexandra Boland, Louise Connell, Aimee Dummett, Mia Harrison,

2008

GSV

Sports

Captains'

Breakfast, held at Ivanhoe Girls School,

Adele D'Souza, Amelia Beaton, Francesca Torcasio Barberia,

was an excellent opportunity for Loreto

Maggie Rowsthorn, Bronte Mathieson, Madeleine Hillier and Ruby

sports captains Claire Saundry, Alix

Mc Linden.

Level 2 Division:

Hauser, Elisabeth Curtis and Eleanor

Francesca Broome, Isabella lafrate, Erica Sinni, Sarah White, Bridie

Van Der Merwe to meet captains from the other GSV schools as well as discuss

Greene, Amelia Freezer, Alice Date, Maddy Gorman, Carolyn

ideas of how to increase participation and

Shembrey, Hannah jones, Ava Frawley, Katherine Papageorgiou,

promote sport at Loreta Mandeville Hall.

Emily Pakis, Paige Burton, Tayla Daniel and Xanthe Kanellos.

Level 3 Division: Eliza Grant National B: Eliza Quinert (Captain) and

Clai

re Saundry and Alix The breakfast included an inspirational

Chiara Ardi (Vice Captain) HE luser at the Sports C

iptains' Breakfast

talk from Emma Rickards, an elite cyclist and Kate Thomas, past Shelford Sports Captain. Loreto Mandevi le Hall w 11 host

A number of the students have been selected to compete at the Down

the Sports Captains' brea,<fast in 2009.

Jnder Spirit Championships on the Gold Coaston june 28 and 29. This is a prestigious International Cheerleadingand Sport Aerobics event .

in 2008 we will have two teams represent the school in Specialist

Saturday Sp orts

Dance. Years 10, 1 I and 12 students have also been selected to

compete at the Gold Coast event with at least 10 girls entering the Cheerleacing 'Dance and Pom' division. The team includes Jessica Stockdale (Captain) , Marnie Dunn (Vice Captain), Kate Pattison,

Saturday sports give the girls the opportunity to become involved in sports which differ from the mainstream

Emily Macfarlane, Eugenie Prior, Meg Argentino, Eliza Grant, Matilda

sports offered. Some of these sports include AFL,

Sholly, Olvvia Giordano, Tess Mc Pherson, Victoria Sheldon, Sonia

Fencing, Dancesport and Triathlon.

Kopinski, Kaitlyn Foote, Carly Gregg and Celia Mallard. The junior team looks like being verystrong, includingsome of the experienced 2007 girls. Students include Mimi Scheriani, Annabel Branden Letizia

Anna Francis

Florinca-Grillo. Rejane Filippini, Emily Pattison, Caitlin Howard, Molly Parkes, Eliza Sholly, Kristen Fowler, Guilia Puopulo, Carla Ardi, Alana

If a3.8kmswim, 1801<mbikerideand42km run

Sheldon, Cathernle john and Sophie Tostevin.

sound appealing to you then you should get involved in Australian iron man competitions.

Anna Francis, Head coach of Gymnastics and

The Club introduced a new Program in 2008 called Fitness held on

Diving has been training exceptionally hard in

Tuesday afternoons from 3.30 to 4.30pm. Students from Years 3 to

order to compete in the Panthers Australian

12 are invited to participate in a range of activities each week working

competition held in Port Macquarie. Anna

on zheir health and fitness. Activities have included Cheerleading,

finished in 4'11 place in the 25 - 29 ferrale age

Nutrition, Kick Boxing, Circuits, Step Reebok, Basketball, Pilates,

group and was the 22nd female across tte

Ultimate Frisbee, Belly Dancing, Contemporary Dance and Circus.

line. In 2009 Anna will be setting her sights

In Terms 3 and 4 we will be concentrating on an Olympic Theme,

on being invited to the Hawaiin iror man

Sport Aerobics, Theatre Sports and many more fun activities. Term

competition, considering that she was only 2

3 and 4 enrolment forms are available outside the PE Office in the

places away from selection this year.

Barry Centre for anyone who wishes to join.

Loreto also sent three senior crews to Penrith NSW to compete in

Rowing Success

the 2008 Australian Rowing Championships. This venue hosted the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Congratulations to the 101 gurIs of the 2008 Loreto Mandeville Hall Rowing Squad who participated in the Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta on the Barwon River in Geelong, where almost 50 schools from across Victoria competed

2 Crews:

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Gemma Kenna (Ix) - 4th

3 rds- Ellie Tiernan, Annabelle Healey, Sarah Trapani, Eliza Monti, Meg Allanadale

Yr 10 0 Quad - 94

' Yr 10 24 Quad - 4' Yr 10 34 Quad - 3rd

Yr 10 4th Quad - 2nd

Yr 10 58 Four - 3rd

Yr 10 68 Four - 6th

Yr 9 1 St Quad - 2nd

i Yr 9 3rd Quad - Ist - HOSG CHAMPIONS (Isabella Punteri,

1 Alexandra Mattei, Sophie Clarke, jasmine Cannizzo, Alexandra

Not only were the weather conditions sensational for the entire week but the venue was in prime condition and gave the girls an

entirely new perspective of what a real rowing course looks like.

In the "Schoolgirl Coxed Quad Scull" 41 crews from across the

nation competed and our girls returned home ranked 7% 12,hand IP respectively.

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Yr 9 48 Quad - 0 - HOSG CHAMPIONS (Caitlin Moran, Hannah

f Abbott, Framzes UINatale, Anna Managan, Julia Ouy) Yr 9 2nd Quad Yr 9 6th Four = 5M

Yr 9 58 Four - 2nd Yr97 th Four - 3 rd

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Whilst there, the squad had the pleasure of cheering on Loreto's

very own Alice MacNamara in the Lightweight Single Sculling Championship of Australia. In the final, five current world champions

were competing Alice included, and despite racing in her club colours of MUBC she raced on to the cheers of "We love you coz YOU'RE LORETO" over the final 200m. Alice went on to win her first

Australian Title in the single against probably the hottest Australian

field ever to contest the race. After she received her gold medal she Thanks mustgotoall of the coachingstaff who have worked tirelessly since August 2007 for these results: Mark Dwyer, Jess Morrison, Tim Deveson, Alice Evans, Charlotte MacNamara, Matt Giulieri,

Beth jens, Peter Halliday, Christian Keel, James Smith, Emma Roche, Denis Cairney, Annabel Suffren, Andy Short, Eleanor Angley, Kesiah

was interviewed and made special thanks to the girls from LORETO who she said made the last part of the race even more special. It was truly a great moment for Loreto Rowing and for Alice's parents who watched on from the bank.

Matt Wilson, Director of Roicing

Madden, Milly Dynon.

15 of our 21 crews made it through to the Final claiming a top 4

position in what is the largest regatta of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere with almost 2000 competitors. This is an outstanding result. Thanks to all of the parents who have supported their daughters and made it possible for the girls to participate in the

"pain is temporary, pride is forever ,y

Claire and Annabelle

rowing program this season, and to all of the school staff who have assisted in many ways with special mention to Elizabeth Burns, Robyn Stapley and Rob Zahara.

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Junior School PE and Sport All students in the Junior School have been busy learning new skills and continuing to improve their current skills. In Physical Education classes, the Preps and Year I girls have learnt to run relays and have

been improving their throwing and catching. The Year 2s have learnt many new games including tunnel ball and rats and rabbits. The Year 3s have participated in a bat tennis round robin, while the Year 4,5, and 6 students have been working on their T-ball and softball skills.

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Lauren Bastone, competing in the 50m Breaststroke, qualified for the Regional Swimming carnival and then the Victorian Primary School E

State Swimming Competition.

Year 9 Gold Medal Winners

After the District Swimming Sports were completed, all students in Year 3-6 swapped their bathers and goggles for running shoes and

took part in the House Cross Country event. A team was selected and the girls have been training hard in preparation for the District

Cross Country in May. We have also had students represent Loreto at the District tennis, netball and basketball trials. Emily Tuddenham advanced from the district netball trials and will take part in the Zone netball trials.

Melanie 1)1·i...oll, lunior School Pbvii.·al 1·'diuration and Sport Coordimitor

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Swimming The Loreto Mandeville Hall Swimming and Diving team have again represented the School with pride. The Swimming team were unstoppable at the beginning of the season with their extensive morning training session and hard work paying off. This resulted in

Ist place in not only the SCSA Swimming competition but the GSV Preliminary B Swimming and Diving Championships.

The spirit and enthusiasm of the Swim team was electric on the

afternoon of the GSV Championship A swimming and Diving Carnival. The girls fought extremely hard against rivals MLC and Firbank and achieved an admirable 3rd place. The girls who recorded the 10 fastest times/scores in the swimming and diving championship

were then invited to the swimming and diving finals evening. This

< included the cream of the crop in relation to the swimmers and divers

. representing all 24 GSV schools. Congratulations are extended to

the entire Loreto Mandeville Hall team as they achieved the highest medal count out of the 24 school competing with a total of 20 medals.

The individual results are as follows:

Individual Results:

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Kate Mcintosh: Ist Year 11-121 metre Diving (RECORD SCORE) Laura Foley: l' Year-9- 10 100m Freestyle; 4tb Year 10 freestyle Emily Higgins: 1" Year 11-12 100m Freestyle: 2" Year 12 Freestyle; 2nd Year 12 Backstroke

Bridget Foley: 2 id Year 7 Breaststroke

Olivia Wells: 1" Year 8 Breaststroke; 2" Year 8 Butterfly; 5'' Year 8 Backstroke Annaliese Foley: 3rd Year 12 Breaststroke: P Year 12 Backstroke: 4th Year 12 Freestyle

Alice Van Veenendaal: Equal 3rd Year 9 Butterfly Carly Gregg: 3" Year 10 Butterfly Anna Hughes: 3rd Year 8 Freestyle Annabelle McNamara: P Year 9 Freestyle Eliza Christie: 4' Year 7-8 100m freestyle: 6th Year 8 Freestyle

Rachel Stewart: 4th Year 7 Breasts troke: 9" Year 7 Butterfly 7

Isabella Russo: 6'h Year 9 Breaststroke

Tessa Kuiper: 5' Year 11 Freestyle Eliza Tiernan: P Year 11 Backstroke

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2" Year 8 Freestyle Relay 3" Year 8 Medley Relay 3 0 Year 9 Freestyle Relay ISI Year 12 Freestyle Relay 7" Year 7 Medley Relay

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Loreto into the

Surf Lifesaving

State Championships What a season!! The Loreto Mandeville Hall Surf Lifesaving team were on target after the Open A Surf Lifesaving team finished in 1" place in the Metro League Twilight round competition at Port Melbourne. The girls performed exceptionally even after the competition was changed to an alternative venue due to the strong

winds and seas. The girls then progressed to the State finals which were held at Bancoora, Breamlea. Thegirls' performance atthe State

championships was brilliant and they represented Loreto Mandeville Hall with pride. We hope to continue our Surf Lifesaving success in 2009.

Tam Brothwell and Me/ Do/heimer (coaches) 9

Our very successful swim coaches L-It: James Methlecti, Julie Dyring and Jeremy I lowell

Diving The Diving season started with a record number of participants at the annual camp. The camp was a good opportunity to meet new friends and learn new dives before the team training sessions commenced. Only 9 divers are able to represent Loreto at the GSV carnivals, so the Loreto Sw m/Dive meet was a good oppo·-tunity for the divers to practice competition diving before selection for the

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Above: Kate Mcintosh at the Metro League competition Below: the Surf Lit-esaving Team

Our next event was the GSV

Preliminary carnival, and after a

steady climb up the ranks, Loreto made it into Division I for the first

time. The competition in Division

I was extremely tough, but our Senior team placed 3'd overall, and we saw some outstanding individual

performances from Ellen Cullity (Year 10) who finished in 3rd place and Kate Mcintosh (Year 11) who

won her division. Kate also qualified for the Finals night where she finished in Ist place and set a record for the highest overall score in any GSV competition! Well done to all the girls.

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Star of the Week

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1.Most individual points

Congratulations to al the girls who were awarded the

"Star of the Week". This prize is awarded to one girl each

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week for her team spirit, teamwork, sportspersonship or

Yr 7 Annais Lombard, Barry Yr 8 Ruby Becroft, Mornane & Tara Harrington, Ward

Yr 9 Adele Sylvester, Ward 2

an outstanding performance.

Yr 10 Clare Daly, Mornane

The coaches and PE staff will be keeping their eyes peeled for more"Stars ofthe Week" throughouttheyear,

Yr 11 Siana Madden, Barry & Stephanie McDonald, Barry

so make sure you try and get involved in GSV sport.

Yrl2 Megan Lane, Mornane

Interhouse Athletics

Champion Thrower

Siana Madden, Barry, Yr 11 ;

Most individual points earned

On Thursday 20 March, the Interhouse Athletics Carnival took place at Olympic Park. The weather was perfect for the day and all students took part in the Sunsmart Policy, which was reinforced

in the 3 throwing events

by the Year 11 SRC team leaders. Great spirit and enthusiasm was shown by every house, and each girl really got into their respective house theme, which was chosen by their captains. This year's themes were Barry Batman, Mornane Masquerade, Mulhall Mohicans, and

The winning 4 x /00

Isabella Punteri, Yr 9 1

open relay team

Madeleine Ulbrich, Yr 10

Champion Relay Team

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Champion Athlete

To begin the day, each house warmed up with a lap around the track. This was followed by many outstanding results both on the

Ward - Adele Sylvester, Yr 8 ;

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Clare Daly, Mornane

Most points earned in individual A events

track and field. All girls put in one hundred percent and competed extremely well. The championship relay was won by Ward and great sportsmanship was demonstrated bythe House captains; who worked

Invitational Sprint

Adele Sylvester, Ward, Yr 8

ended with the invitational 100m sprint, where ten students who

The winner ofthe 100m race

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recorded the fastest sprint times raced against each other. This race

off between the /0 fastest

extremely hard on the day and in the lead up to the event. The day

was introduced to the program last year and is always an exciting way

to finish the day. This year's winner was Adele Sylvester from Year 9, Next came the part of the day that everyone waited for with great anticipation - the results. Many thanks are due to the House Captains and Ms Dalheimer who all put in agreat amount of effort to make the day the success that it was.

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Tennis Congratulations to the Senior and Intermediate A tennis teams who achieved first place in their GSV zone competition earning themselves a place in the finals series. After an extremely tough semi final against MLC the Intermediate Tennis team advanced into the grand final. The Intermediate tennis tam fought hard in the semi final; however were beaten by an extremely tough rival in St Margaret's.

The Senior tennis team defeated St Margaret's in the tennis grand final Melbourne Park. This is the first time that Loreto Mandeville Hall has ever won a senior tennis final.

Sports Captain's Report The strong sportng spirit sport of our school is clearly reflected in the high levels of participation in all areas of sport. One aspect of Loreto Sport which separates us from all other GSV schools is the

Mrs Samantha Saundry. mother of the School

enthusiasm of the Staff and students, as evidenced under the Freeway

Athletics Captain, presents the trophy to

Bridge at the Head of School Girls Rowing Regatta on the Barwon

Invitational Sprint Winner Adele Sylvester

River; at MSAC for swimming and diving; on the softball field and the tennis courts. The much anticipated Interhouse Athletics Carnival also demonstrated the house spirit and enthusiam of the girls.

Loreto has experienced numerous successes in the sporting field this year. At the Swimming and Diving Finals, out of the 24 GSV schools Loreto was the one which attaned the highest number of medals. In

rowing, two Year 9 crews won theirdivision atthe biggest girlsschool

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sporting event in the southern hemisphere. Both the intermediate and senior tennis teams went through to compete at the GSV grand final. All are sensational achievements. 1 would liketo thankall sports captains and teachers for their extreme commitment and dedication shown to their respective sports throughout this year.

Claire Saundry, School Sports Captain

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The Junior Softball team finished the 2008 season having fielded three very competitive teams. Unfortunately we did not make the finals in any of the sections however managed to put pressure on all teams that we played. Congratulations and thank you to all girls who attended early morning training sessions and matches. A big thank you to our Softball captains who attended training sessions and matches; Sarah Olle and Sophia Robinson Coaches: Helen Jacnscb U Bianca Mai-as,-0

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whose enthusiasm did not falter throughout the season. In Term 1, they were faced with extremes - a match in the heat and even a washout but they were lucky to have some highly competitive games too. It was fantastic to see so many girls at morning training sessions, with the level of interest and participation so high that Loreto could tlitv. >

Year Level Athletics Champions

easily field 2 teams. Congratulations on your efforts this season girls.

Coach: Michelle Brennan

PAST PUPILS 60 Plus Annual Reunion Luncheon

Class of '78 Reunion Over fifty 'girls' attended the 1978 School Reunion on March 15, 2008 at Dympna Gorman's house. Many others apologised and have asked to be kept in contact.

Comments overheard:

"pity the poor neighbours with fifty gaggling women screaming out at each other like they were running down a corridor in their school uniform!"

" ....... I bet if we all went in blindfolded, we could have picked each X«re

other by the voices! The other thing is that I think I have friends in my life now that I took an instant delight to because they remind me of girls from my class".

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Sister Ruth Winship ibum and Sister Toni Matha ibum AM at the 60 Plus Annual Reunion Luncheon

On Tuesday 4 March we were privileged to welcome back to

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak forty five Past Pupils who left School

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sixty or more years ago. A beautiful concert in the Oak Parlour

was followed by an address by our Captains of School, Gabrielle Coles and Annabelle Healey, in which they described life at Loreto today. All agreed that the School is a busy and vibrant place. A particular highlight for our guests was a visit to inspect the Chapel

refurbishments. There was great enthusiasm for the reinstatement of the parquetry floor and the restoration of the stained glass windows!

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Lunch in the Reception Room and Conservatory gave everyone an opportunity to relax and catch up with each other. Our Year

Ten students who helped at the lunch could see the value of the

L to R: Jane Deann Grania Burke, Sue Prowse, Priscilla Kiernan and Brigid Nossal enjoying the opportunity to catch up at the Class of '78 Reunion

Loreto connection in the friendships that have endured over more than half a century. We are all fortunate indeed to follow in the footsteps of these strong committed women.

LONDON REUNION A Reunion Luncheon will be held in London on

Saturday 17 January 2009 to coincide with the 2009 Music Tour

All U.K. past pupils will receive an invitation. If

you have moved to London and not updated your address please email kate.russell@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

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PAST PUPILS

Combined Hong Kong Reunion Dinner

Dr Stevens and Mrs Cowling gave us an overview of our schools as they are now, the numerous activities and events of the

students and staff, and the important role of past students. The principals also gave each of us a school pen and key ring - very thoughtful and special mementos of our school days.

Judging by the amount of laughter, non-stop chatting, hugging and

Loreto Mandeville Hall

smiling - this truly was a very special evening for us all. After we

Genazzano FCJ College

yet another round of hugs and laughs, we vowed to get together

all ran for the last sampan back to shore at midnight and then had

again next October and encourage even more alumni to join the tun. Uur schooldays were so special and the older we get, the more fun it is to reminisce and connect with old friends.

Anna L.,·ung (Steine}·'81)

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Under a clear sky on a balmy October evening, 12 ex and current Melbourne ladies gathered to talk, laugh, reminisce, talk, eat, drink,

talk, share, talk ... if the noise level was anything to go by (and the fact that we were the last to leave the restaurant at midnight!) then the inaugural Hong Kong reunion can definitely be hailed a fantastic

success. The restaurant we chose, Top Deck is on the top floor of the unique Chinese-style Jumbo Floating Restaurant which is reached by sampan (small wooden boat) so it was a very special venue for a very

Captains' Table Dinner

special dinner.

Past Captains and Vice Captains joined Dr Susan Stevens, Principal, Mrs Elizabeth Burns, Deputy Principal - Director of Studies Dr Susan Stevens, Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, and Mrs Patricia

and Mrs Rose Doolan, Director of Development to share their

Cowling, Genazzano, were returning to Melbourne from their separate

experiences and their observations about life after School.

trips in the UK and Europe and both planned stopovers in Hong Kong so they could join the Reunion Dinner. It was very special for all the alumni to be joined by the current Principals of both schools.

Despite being in different years at school, for varying lengths of time and at two different schools in Melbourne, we all managed to find so

much to talk and laugh about, remember and share. Over the delicious pan-Asian food and Australian wines, everyone had a fabulous evening sharing stories of our memories at Mandeville and Genazzano and making many connections as well.

Looking through some old yearbooks was great fun. Eliette Caplowe (Rosich '89) was looking at the cover of the 1980 Loreto yearbook and Anna Steiner ('81) told her that three of the girls on the cover were the Whelan sisters - Melissa, Louise and Katie but she wasn't sure who the

youngest girl was. Then from Eliette's other side Georgina Teare (Kift) said "That's me, their cousin!" which amazed everyone of course.

PAST PUPILS

Sydney Reunion

Class of 1997

A Reunion Cocktail Party for

Ten Year Reunion

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak Past Pupils will be held in Sydney on

On Saturday 15th September 2007, 70 girls from the class of 1997 met on the steps of Mandeville Hall to catch up for the very first time in 10 years - some even making a huge effort and travelling from interstate to be part of the day!! Everyone loved seeing all the new facilities at the school. Particular highlights were the Science Labs, the Gymnasium as well as Cafe Mandeville!

Friday 27 June 2008 6.30pm - 8.30pm at

The Queen's Club 1 137 Elizabeth Street (cnr Market Street) Sydney

It was so nice to see such a crowd turn up for the afternoon and

many kicked on late into the evening. We spent hours exchanging stories and it was great to hear what everyone was doing ten years down the track .... many had exciting careers to speak of, lots of overseas ventures (many unable to attend the reunion because

they were overseas working/holidaying at the time), engagements, weddings and even a few babies. Everyone's beaming smiles and

shrieks of excitement showed how happy we all were to back

Invitations will be sent to New South Wales Past Pupils.

Please contact Kate Russell on 9823 8148 or email

kate.russell@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

ifyou know of anyone who has recently moved to NSW

together again.

We all agreed we should have another reunion for our 15 year

Cards Anyone ?

anniversary in 2012...stay tuned ladies.

6.k /Imp Pm-tridge (f-Mic) and EmiN Makiv

Friday 6 June 2008 Come and enjoy Bridge, Solo or your favourite card game in the beautiful front rooms ofhistoric Mandeville Hall.

Arrange a table of friends to enjoy this special event.

10.30am-3.30pm Loreto Mandeville Hall 10 Mandeville Cres Toorak

$35.00 per person (includes a delicious lunch)

Everyone is welcome, it is not necessary to be a member of the Loreto family to enjoy the day. Perhaps someone in your family or a friend is a keen card player? Please let them know about this unique opportunity.

Enquiries: Kate Russell 9823 8148

kate.russell@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

All proceeds to support the

Deirdre Rofe Scholarship Fund

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PAST PUPILS Contrastii

Cultures -

From pan to

Austra _ s North For Nerissa Kamat, her husband Richard Chenhall and son Ari life in

these contrasting cultures has provided opportunities for a wealth of enriching experiences. She shares some of these below.

We spent 15 months in Tokyo, primarily for my husband Richard's work. He is an anthropologist who works, teaches and researches in the field of alcohol and substance misuse and rehabilitation. He

usually works with Indigenous Australians but has a secret love of all things Japanese so took a one year post-doctoral fellowship

Nerissa Kamat working with members of the W·arburton Community in

in Tokyo researching an alcohol rehabilitation organization and

Western Australia

immersing himself with his passion for the traditional bamboo flute (shakuhachi), taking lessons and attending concerts in his spare

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time.

For the first half of our stay I was caring for our 3 month old baby and made some great friends with other expat mums I met online

through the Tokyo New Mother's Group which met fortnightly and organized lots of activities for kids all around Tokyo. We also

met lots of Japanese mums through our local children's hall.1 also enrolled Ari in some modeling agencies and he picked up a number of advertising catalogue jobs for baby wear and baby products. He featured in a number of print and online advertisements which was

a great souvenir to remind us of our time in japan.

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Just before Ari turned one, 1 started work parttime in mycompany's

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Tokyo office just near our house. 1 worked in project management and architecture on international projects in Malaysia and with

overseas clients including the European Union, assisting them with the procurement, design and construction of their new embassy

facilities in Tokyo. It was a great opportunity to experience another

side of life in japan and gain a deeper understanding of its culture, although the highlight was the amazing cuisine on offer for work lunches.

Katrina and Brant Chapman with Annabelle Other highlights of life in japan were the exciting festivals, colourful

temples, enormous department stores, hot spring baths and exploring the region by bullet train.

Katrina Chapman (Kubale '93) and her husband Brant were

delighted to welcome friends and family to Lorretto lo celebrate their

We arrived back in Darwin last January and have settled back into

daughter Annabelle's Chi-istening Day on Sunday 21 October 2007 in

our beautiful fully louvred tropical house and jungle garden. I work

the Chapel of Christ the King.

as a project manager/architect mainly with Indigenous communities, spread all over the Northern Territory. I am currently working on delivering a childcare centre to a remote community west of Alice Springs, which will be built in Alice and trucked to the site over

Carolyn Russell('92) is currently at the Royal Children's Hospital.

She is spending two years there as part of her Paediatric Surgery training.

600kms away. Major projects I have been working on are focused on

Caroline Gazengel (Nelson '89) is living neat Limoges, France

improving people's health through providing appropriately designed

with her husband Olivier and daughters Alice Framboise and

housingand infrastructure, and upgrading housesto currentbuilding

Candice Cerise. Caroline worked for Pkillippe Batters Real Estate in

standards. We conduct extensive consultation with residents,

Melbourne for three years before moving to Bangkok where she was

community councils and organizations and assist with integrating

a Director for Colliers International and jones Lang La Salle focusing

employment and training programs into the projects. Travel to the

on residentialand commercial propertytransactions formultinational

communities is often by small 5 seat plane and sometimes helicopter

companies. She met her French husband, Olivier, moved to France in

or small tinnie if the roads are flooded. Flying during the monsoon

2004 and was married underthe snow in a beautiful old village named

season can be hot and harrowing but also quite thrilling.

Plans on the horizon: baby number two, the house renovations and

Neuvic. Caroline and her family enjoy frequent visits to Normandy to see Olivier's family.

deciding the next cultural destination for our next overseas stint

Frequent visits to Boston have become part of the attraction of an

as expats.

overseas move for Kristina Hanna (Tautkus '87) and her family.

Neris.wi Knmat '87

Husband Stewart and sons Jordan, seven, and Cameron, four. have settled in Hopkinton Massachusetts for five years.

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"Coffee and Conversation"

We are hoping to start a roster of people who would be available on a Friday Afternoon once a month for an hour of coffee (or tea!)

Loreto Connects

and conversation with members of the Ozanam House Community.

Making connections in tbe spirit of Mary Ward

who are homeless and over the age of 18 years.

Loreto Connects is an initiative of the Past Pupils' Association, the aim of which is to facilitate opportunities for past pupils to

Ozanam House provides short-term crisis accommodation for men

Run by the St Vincent de Paul Society, it aims to provide a safe, secure and supportive environment to enable clients to address various issues, and then support them in moving forward.

connect with others on many levels. Recognising that opportunities for involvement change over the different stages of one's life

If you are able to be involved please contact us. If you are not able

we hope to be able to offer a range of ways of connecting with

to commit to once a month come on the roster with a partner or

members of the school community and the wider community,

two. This will give you flexibility if things are busy. Uni students may

We also acknowledge the work that is being done by so many of our past pupils in the public sphere and in less obvious but

find this a useful way of sharing the load around assignment and

equally valuable ways in community organisations to make a

exam deadlines.

"Helpers Pool"

significant contribution to the lives of those in need of care and compassion. We gain inspiration and encouragement from them.

Our local Loreto Sisters are involved in helping a variety of groups.

From time to time they have difficulty as they are called to assist in

Mary Ward International Our Loreto Sisters worldwide are involved in .......

............ many works of justice and service, assisting ... ... communities and reaching out to those who are

,", in need. Our students are aware of many of these ....... as they fundraise and contribute where possible ........

many directions. They would very much appreciate having a pool of helpers whom they could call on occasionally, If you are able to offer help please ring or email. Feel free to give an indication of your availability.

We wish all our past pupils a happy, successful and fulfilling year We always appreciate your ideas and suggestions and are here to support you wherever we can.

...... to help the Sisters achieve their goals. We hope to enable everyone in our Community to stay

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connected to this work by bringing you updates in each Mandevillian about projects undertaken and progress made. In this edition we are featuring the work of our Sisters in East Timor.

Mardi l'ovey. 14-,·silent, Past Pupils' Association and Kate Ru,sell, Development Oflicer. Alumni Relations

Ifyou would like to be involved in any of the areas mentioned above please

contact Kate Russell in the Developnient Office (Tuesday - Thursday) on 9823 8148 or email kate.russell@loretotoorak.vic.edu.ati

Through Loreto Federation structures are being created to facilitate greater hands on participation, utilizing the talents of past pupils, inviting the Associations to be involved with particular projects and

calling on all members of our Loreto family to pray for the Sisters and the Communities. More information about this will follow in

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future Mandevillians.

"Picnics in the Park"

We would like to hold four "Picnics in the Park" for mothers

and their children over the course of the year. \Ne are open to

suggestions as to appropriate parks and hope to vary the day of the week to enable people working part time to join us when possible.

In winter we may choose an indoor play centre to escape from the cold!

Ourfirst Picnic will be held at Central Park, on the corner of Burke

Road and Wattletree Road, East Malvern, on Wednesday 28 May at 10am. The playground is in Kingston Road, off Wattletree Road.

There is good parking and the Number 5 Tram stops at the Park.

We would be delighted to welcome mums from all year levels and their little ones so please bring a picnic morning tea, come and relax.

Future venues will be worked out after our first Picnic. If you are

not free on Wednesdays but would be interested in joiningusplease make contact with us and we will ensure you receive notification.

All suggestions will be warmly welcomed. If you know anyone who attended another Loreto School and is now living in Melbourne, please invite them to join us.

Back row: Anna Meirelles, Maree Agiazis, Elizabeth Gaynor, Stic Martens, Mardi Tovev, Carciline Mortimer and Sr Toni Matha

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Front row: Sr Jennifer Collins ibe,m, Angela Kos with Bethany, Amanda Stefanovski and Louisa Sullivan

Absent: Caroline Power, Monica Al:Gauran 'and Charlotte Ireland

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building question has to be worked through with the bishop, but that of qualified teaching staff is the focus of our work here in Baucau.

Sr Anne works in a practical way with one of the young lecturers

Mary Ward International Timor Leste

assisting her in developing her course and tutoring the students in this music course. In addition she is teaching music to individual

students who want to improve their guitar or keyboard skills.

In 2005, as a result of a call from their international

•·, leadership team, every Loreto province or region

....

.. ... of their world wide institute was asked to have 'the ...

... courage to move'. The Australian province thought ......4

that Timor Leste, so close a neighbour, coming

........

recently from such a traumatic upheaval and with a very young population, might be a place we could

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make some first steps. Sr Diaan Stuart ibvm, Sr

"*4·A Ill) Anne Byrne ibvm and Sr. Anne Kelly ibvm, answered 1, 11-14% 'Ill . * 1

the call to begin this new venture in 2006.

Sr Diaan is coordinator of professional development. While the work is mainly with the lecturing/tutoring staff the department is

also involved in working with other staff. Many of the teaching and tutoring staff are young graduates with little teaching experience but they are enthusiastic, committed, intelligent and open to ideas about teaching and learning different from the traditional talk, chalk

and rote learning. A small group are currently involved in studies leading to a Master's in Education from ACU while another group

is studying English with a view to commence higher studies next semester. In addition, a Diploma course in Business Studies and a Certificate course in Financial Administration both from TAFE in

Since coming to Baucau in February 2006, Sr. Anne Byrne and Sr. Diaan have worked in partnership with the Baucau Teachers' College

Queensland are taught with a view to developing the skills of middle level management.

conducted by the Marist Brothers. Sr Anne Kelly began work with Alola Foundation in Dili. Last year as a result of the violence, the

work in Dili was halted but hopefully this work will re-commence soon.

To support these young staff, visits to Australia to spend time in a

normal primary classroom have been invaluable for the few who have been fortunate to participate in such visits. To actually see a variety

of different teaching styles has opened them to other possibilities The Baucau Teachers' College was established in 2000 after the Marist Brothers were invited to commence a Catholic Teachers'

College by the bishop of the diocese of Baucau which takes in the whole of the eastern region of Timor Leste. In 2003 the college accepted its first group of student teachers.

It is the only course currently operating in Timor Leste for the

trailing of primary school teachers and it accepts students from all districts of the country, training them for both Catholic and government schools. During the Portuguese occupation, only about 10% of the population, the elite, were educated and many of these

fled the country when the Indonesians occupied Timor Leste in 1975.

The lidonesians introduced the idea of primary education for all and

established schools across the country. More than 80% of qualified primary teachers returned to Indonesia after the 1999 referendum and the retreating soldiers torched or destroyed about 95% of the infrastructure across the country including the schools.

Commencing a tertiary institution in a country without a history or culture of education is a daunting task and Br Mark Paul performed

many miracles in establishing and opening the college. The course

for the classrooms across Timor Leste. They have seen that it

means more work on the part of the teacher but also that it is more

rewarding and interesting for the teacher and can make school an enjoyable and happy place for the students. They know too that they must model these other styles in their lectures, not just talk about

them, if they are to have an impact on the students.

East Timor faces many difficult years ahead as a number of the

problems faced by the college are problems faced by Timor in general. There is a dearth of suitably qualified people in all areas of government, education, health - any area you name. There is no

magic wand to wave, so it will not be fixed in a year or two. It takes time to build the infrastructure, to educate people, to provide them with skills. Assisting in the formation of the next generations of teachers is certainly one way to ensure that the next generation of children have more chances than the current group of young people, to participate in the development of their country.

To find out how you can help support this invaluable work, please contact Mary Ward International Australia - phone Sr. janet Palafox

ibvm on 03 9690 1418 or by email: mwiaustralia@loreto.org.au

is accredited by Australian Catholic University (ACU) as there is still no tertiary accreditation in Timor Leste but we expect that will occur soon as the government is working on the process. In 2006 the first group of students graduated, followed by another group in 2007. They had managed to continue studies despite the political difficllties. These students have now moved out to work in schools

across the districts and this year's final year students are currently commencing their final teaching round.

The college faces a number of challenges, two of the main ones being the lack of suitably qualified and experienced teaching staff and suitable buildings. Both of these mean that the size of the college has been restricted to an intake of fifty students a year. The LI'l

PAST PUPILS

MURPHY

Family News

NATHAN

Judith '85 and Tony Scott, Charlotte Joan 13/8/07

Laidley '91 and Blair Coventry, Lucy jane Laidley 18/1/08

NELSON

Caroline '89 and Olivier Gazengel, Candice

Births

Cerise 6/9/07, in St junien, France, sister for Alice

RICKARBY BARHAM

Edwina '88 and Shane Bird, Luke james 16/1/07,

Wendy (Staff) and jan Honnens, Lykke Amalie 16/12/07

brother for Marcus

RUSSELL BOLAND

Carolyn '92 and Russell Brown, Oliver James

Michaela '89 and Michael Bodey, Finnegan 21/9/05

21/11/06

and Maisie 21/8/07 RUSSELL BONELLO

Jennifer-Mary '94 and Chris Hemphill, Sophie

Ella '92 and Phillip Fox, Bailey Joe 3/9/04

Elizabeth Jean 22/3/07, sister for Thomas and

and Ashlee Ella 13/4/06 BOSCI

Matthew

Jackie '88 and Richard Cleveland, Oscar 3/11/07, SULLIVAN brother for Emily

BREARLEY

13/8/07, brother for Angus and Henry

Lisa '89 and Duane Vivian, Samuel Joseph 7/10/07,

WALPOLE

brother for Alannah

BREEN

Siobhan '90 and Peter McCormack, William jack

Gabrielle '93 and Scott McCullough, Molly Grace 5/8/06, sister for Finn

Elizabeth '91 and Brett Woods, Poppy Fiona

WATSON

Sophie '89 and Scott Burchell, Lily Catherine

13/9/07, sister for triplets, Annabelle, Sophie

BRYAN

BUCHANAN

and Matilda

3/2/08

Olivia '91 and Stephen Strubel, Harrison Oscar WHELAN

Katie '85 (also Past Staff ) and Craig Rahilly, Grace

1/2/07

Helene 28/2/08

Jenny '90and Wei Ch'ng, james Lachlan 19/10/07, brother for Lauren

BYRNES

Annaleise'87 and Don Fredeman, James Tennyson

Engagements

31 /7/07, brother for Katie and Joseph CHIBA

Catherine '84 and Cole Lynch, jessica Grace 21/10/07, sister for twins Daniel and Isobella

FLADGATE

Kathryn '93 to Matthew Street in March '08

KNOWLES

Hermione '95 to Stuart Hose in February '08

LEYDEN

Kate '91 to Nicholas Carr on 18/7/07

NOLAN

Prue '94 to Ben Gilbert on 8/9/07

SCARFF

Virginia '91 to Cameron Orr on 9/8/07

SULLIVAN

Anna '94 to Giles Musker on 23/9/07

11 /3/06

CONQUEST

Emma '88 and Sam Stonier, William James 28/12/07 brother for Luke

DRAKE

Annabel '88 and Simon Williamson, Joseph 19/9/06

DRAKE

Camilla '91 and Adam Jones, Louis James Francis 8/3/07

FRANCOME

Georgina and Chris Blackburn, Elton Richard 17/10/07, brother for Siena Frances

FRASER

Shivaun '92 and Adrian Sebastino, Luca Caleb 15/8/06

HATCHER

Andrea '85 and Sebastian Topet, Lucas 28/11/05

HEDE

Amy '97 and Adam Partridge, Isaac Anthony 2/10/07

KAMAT

KELLY

Nerissa '87 and Richard Chenhall. Ari 20/7/06

Kirsty '90 and Jon Martin,

Caitlin Rebecca

27/9/07, sister for Ryan KING

Dominique '91 and Michael Sichlan, Flynn Harvey Francis 18/5/07

LUDESCHER

Kate '94 and Adam Nettleton, Emma Grace 19/2/08

MARSAN

Francesca '90 and James Agostini, Arabella Violet 14/11/07

Wedding of current stall-member Angela O'Shell and Cameron Stephens

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MCGOLDRICK

Marriages

Aileen ( Mary's Mount) on 15/12/07, mother of Kathryn '72, Liz Long '75, Frances '78, Anna '82 and Hugh (Year 2 '67)

BONELLO

Ella '92 to Phillip Fox 5/7/98

COULTER

Clementine '94 to Scott Ellis on 3/11/07

HALE

Leesa (Staff) to Michael Bos on 22/3/08

IDDON

Michael (Staff) to Tarnya Van Kriken on 23/2/08

OLTHOF

Antonia '99 to Tom Baker on 25/11/07

O'SHEA

Angela ( Staff ) to Cameron Stephens on 3/11/07

MORTENSEN

Peter (Jim) in October '07, husband of Margot, father of joan Douglas '70, Catherine '75, Anne Schiller'77 and Patricia '82. Grandfather of

QUINN

Rebecca '92 to Sohail Siddiqui on 14/4/07

VANSPALL

Tina '00 to Adam Bos on 30/9/06

Sarah(Year 6 '92) OLDHAM

Patricia in January '08, wife of Lester, mother of Rosie '01

OZANNE

Marea (Bryce '58) on 13/1/08, wife of Kenneth, sister of Fiona Staun '65, Sabina Davey '67, Catriona Cain ' 68 and Olivia Gulish '69.

SMITH

Ron on 14/6/07, husband of Margaret (Ditchburn '58 dec.), father of Katie '89, and Ruth '90

WATSON

Deaths BROAD

Bruce on 30/9/07, husband of Mitzi, father of Lisa

Beckham '79 and Sophie Burchell '89

Elaine (O'Mara, School Captain '36) on 22/12/07, mother of Susan Broad, Catherine George and

Sister Lua Byrne ibum

Barbara Black, all past pupils of Loreto Coorparoo BROWN

Sister Lua Byrne ibvm, a treasured member of the Loreto

Vonnie '70 on 9/1/08, daughter of Veronica '45 and Geoff, sister of Virginia Vaughan '69 and Danielle McDermott '75

Community, died in February. In her hundred and fifth year and her eighty fifth year of religious life, she was loved by generations of Past Pupils from Ballarat, Toorak, Normanhurst and Adelaide, her ibvm family, her own family and by all who

BUXTON

BYRNE

COATES

Richard in November 07, husband of Pat

were touched by her warmth, generosity and friendship. A

(Ahern '31) , father of Susan '66 and Phillipa '70.

gifted musician, she shared her love of music freely, delighting

Grandfather of Kena '97

in the pleasure it gave to all.

Sr Lua IBVM on 11/2/08 in her 105th Year. Aunt of

Sister Anne Byrne, ibvm, speaking at Sister Lua's Requiem,

Sr Anne Byrne ibvm '51 and Sr Moya Byrne

reflected on her Aunt's contribution, " Lua taught many

MFIC '48

music pupils who remember with gratitude the love of music

Therese '67 wife of Victor de Lorenzo, mother of Oscar

she instilled in them. There was great joy of making music - whether they were playing a humble part in the orchestra or

simply learning for the joy of learning. She had charm, the gift GUNNIS

jill (Loreto Coorparoo) in February '08, wife of Leo, mother of Sally Edwards '69 and Jane Camphin

'76.

Grandmother of Rebecca

of encouragement and a great spirit of optimism in what her pupils might achieve." Indeed, many famous musicians passed through her hands.

Edwards '05

Sister Lua was responsible for implementing a range of music HALEY

HAUSERMAN

janet '48 on 7/2/08, sister of Ruth Kelly '52 and

programs and initiatives in all the schools at which she taught,

Anne Mikolajunas '52

The Fine Music Departments she developed continue to

Amy '99 on 17/3/08, daughter of Christine '68 and Colin, sister ofJames and Paul

HOLLAND

Paul on 17/2/08 husband of Anne, father of

flourish today. It was fitting that so many members of the

Loreto Community were able gather in Ballarat to celebrate the life of Sister Lua. She will continue to be an inspiration to all who knew her.

Bridgette '97 HUNT

Memmie (Emma Mary) on 20/1/06 mother of Claire Girardi '77, Marcia Breadmore '78 and

Jennifer Hunt'79. Grandmotherof Lauren Girardi (Year 3) LITIS

Louise (Schwartz '88) on 7/12/07, wife of Dean, mother of Sam and Charlie. Daughter of Gillian

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and George, sister of Melanie jones '80 MANSOUR

Joanne '71 on 16/3/08, daughter of Margaret and

John (dec), sister of Gabrielle McColl '68, Virginia McNamee '74 and Angela Mornane '77, aunt of Stephanie '02 and Natalie '04 McNamee and of Sophie '04, Tess '06 and Georgia '07 Mornane

Kate Russell, Development Officer - Alumni Relations

students are fortunate to be given the opportunity to develop their

PAST PUPILS

talents by our dedicated and enthusiastic Music Staff. They are also to be commended on their commitment to practice and to the pursuit

Faure's Requiem

of excellence in all they undertake.

A magnificent Afternoon Recital was held in the Chapel of Christ

contribution to the refurbishment of our beautiful Chapel of Christ

the King on Sunday 16 March. Hosted by the Music Department

the King and to the Vonnie Brown Memorial Scholarship. Vonnie, a

and the Past Pupils' Association, Mary O'Driscoll, Director

past pupil of the Class of '70, died recently. This scholarship has been

of Music, our current and past musicians together with Guest

established by the East Timor Education Fund, which she co-founded

Vocalists, Ms Madeleine Gardam, Ms Jessica Young, Dr Susannah

in 2002. It will honour her memory and her passion for improving

Foulds-Elliott and Mr Nicholas Dinopoulos, presented Faure's

educational possibilities for young people from the Western border

Entry to the Recital was by donation with proceeds going to a

Requiem.

regions of East Timor. It was lovely to welcome Vonnie's sisters Mrs

The performance left the audience spellbound. When able to

Gini Vaughan '69 and Mrs Dani McDermott '75, and members of

refocus on the present, everyone responded with rapturous

Vonnie's family to the Recital. The Past Pupils' Association President,

praise. It was a joy to experience and prompted reflection on the

Mrs Mardi Tovey, and her hardworking Committee provided warm

capacity of music to open a door to the sacred within us. Our

hospitality and a delicious Afternoon Tea after the performance.

2008 Reunion and Events Calendar Wednesday 28 May

Loreto Connects - Picnic in the Park, CentraIPark, East Malvern 10.00am

Friday 6 June

Past Pupils' Association Card Day Mandeville Hall

Saturday 14 June

Class of'68 Reunion Contact - Merrin Corrigan (Pacini) 03 9571 3227

Thursday 19 June

Past Pupils' Association Committee Meeting 7.30pm Conservatory

Friday 27 June

Past Pupils' Sydney Reunion Contact - Kate Russell 9823 8148

Friday 27 June

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Friday I August

Class of '98 Reunion Contacts - Anna Francis 9823 8207

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Thursday 14 August Past Pupils' Association Committee Meeting 7.30pm Conservatory Sunday 17 August

Past Pupils' Association Time for Reflection 2.00pm Chapel of Christ the King Theme: "Balancing our Spiritual and Secular Lives - recognizing the sacred in everyday moments"

Friday 29 August

Class of 2003 Reunion Contact - Elisse Jones elissejones@hotmail.com

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Tuesday 7 October

Term 4 begins

Thursday 16 October

Past Pupils' Association /Development Office Class of 2007 Reunion Cocktail Party 3%

Sunday 26 October

Past Pupils' Association Historic House Tour 1.00pm Mandeville Hall

Thursday 6 November Past Pupils' Association Committee Meeting 7.30pm Conservatory 43 Thursday 13 November School Thanksgiving Mass 6.00pm Chapel of Christ the King Saturday 15 November Class of'58 Reunion Luncheon Mandeville Hall Contact - Posie O'Collins c/ Kate Russell Sunday 23 November

Annual Mass 10.00am Chapel of Christ the King Past Pupils' Association AGM following Mass

Thursday 11 December Final Assembly, Melbourne Town Hall Thursday 11 December End Term 4

2009 Reunions Saturday 17 January

Past Pupils'London Reunion Contact - Kate Russell contact details as above

Friday 13 March

Class of'69 Mass and Tour

Saturday 14 March

Class of'69 Reunion Luncheon Contact Jo Lonergan 9823 8127 1%*p

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'Theme: "Finding tbe Balance" Guest Speakers

Genazzano - Lindy Priest (1967) Interior Decorator, former Senior Health Executive Loreto - Fiona Poletti (1982) Project Manager, Earth Hour Melbourne Sacrd Coeur - Dr Caroline Johnson (1982) General Practitioner and Lecturer

Wednesday 3 September 2008 7.00am - 8.30am

Melbourne Cricket Club - Members Dining Room, MCG Cost: $50 Guests or $38 Student Concession

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