The Mandevillian, 1989, Vol4, No1

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A NEW ERA

JUNIOR SCHOOL

SOCIAL SERVICE

BEGINS _

MISSION EFFORT

PROGRAM: 1989

by Anne Hunt, Principal

by Pat O'Halloran

by Marie Maccora and

It has been a real joy. a pleasure and a privilege to return to Loreto, Mandeville

Pat Moylan. acting Head of the Junior

At the end of the 1988 school year. Miss School, travelled to Kenya to spend a wellearned break with Sister Marie Kelly. IBVM. Pat's experiences in Kenya were many and she was delighted to see at first hand some of the projects towards which the Junior School has contributed financially since Sister Marie left us in August. 1987. She was

Hall. It was a joy that was all the more

precious in view of the inevitable but nevertheless significant pain of separation from a land and from a people for whom 1

had grown in admiration and affection during the two years of my stay.

As is always the case, and yet always surprisingly. the two years I spent in the

particularly moved by her visit to Kangemi. a densely populated slum area in northern

United States of America were not the two

decided to spend the first year in New York

So it is that theology and education are intimately related, for in education we seek

Nairobi. It is not surprising. therefore, that the Junior School has adopted Kangemi for

city, where I studied with a focus on

to nurture the formation of our students as

its mission effort during Term One.

educational administration. In the second

human persons, so trhat they may lead genuinely human lives: lives grounded by values and by virtues, which together then serve to guide their decisions as to how to spend their lives. Education is much more than a set of subjects to be studies. of skills

years 1 had expected. As events unfolded, 1

year, I moved to Chicago, a lively academic

centre - particularly in the field of theology and there pursued a long lasting and

passionate interest in theology. They were two very different years, two very different experiences of the USA, and the latter year was especially satisfying academically. My interest in theology grows ever deeper and

Approximately 80% of the 50,000 children of this area belong to single parent families. As there is no employment for the men, they tend to leave, their self-esteem

destroyed. In the past, the atmosphere has been one of hopelessness and defeat.

The Jesuits and the Loreto Sisters are now

to be acquired, of examinations to be

conducted. It is ultimately concerned with

working to help the community overcome

the PERSONS our students become. The

this destructive atmosphere. A Jesuit Brother

stronger.

goal of our discipline is their self-discipline.

You might well think that to have combined the study of educational administration with theology is at least a little strange, and yet for me, the two are

The goal of our caring is their caring: for

has designed a complex of school, church and community centre for the parish of St

themselves, for each other, for our world.

Joseph and the men and some of the

Ultimately, we seek to nurture in them a

women have organised a building team to

growing consciousness of themselves as

construct this complex, making their own

intimately related, for our understanding of God is ultimately and inextricably related to

"selves to give", for that, from an

bricks and roofing tiles.

our understanding of what it is to be human and of what it is to lead a genuinely human life. They are like two sides of the one coin, which is our understanding of ultimate reality. From a Christian perspective, reality,

positively constitutive .of what it is to lead a

and 2 - has been completed and work on

genuinely human life.

the church has begun. As well as making

The first stage of the school - Standards 1

unashamedly Christian perspective. is

These then are the goals we, as educators

education for the children a reality rather

of our children, as parents and as teachers,

than a remote possibility, the project has

dare to envision and to articulate as we sail

also engendered a spirit of hope and

the reality of God and the reality of

on these sacred seas together. Together we

purpose in the area.

humanity, was uniquely and unsurpassably

can do great things, and our children are too

revealed in the life of Jesus, whom we call

precious not to do great things.

the Christ. In the totality of His life - His living, His loving, His dying, and in His rising

for their most warm and generous welcome

-we glimpse what it is to lead a genuinely

to me on my return. I very much look

human life and what it is that positively constitutes our humanity.

education of our children.

Karen Hansen Many of you would be well aware of the Social Service Program which runs in the Senior School. This year the program is part

of Year 10 Religious Education on Tuesday mornings. Social Service is a wonderful opportunity for the girls to be placed in the community and help the needy. The Social Service Program offers an invaluable

experience for the girls as they venture out of the safe confines of the school.

Throughout the year. girls will be visiting training centres for the intellectually handicapped, homes for the elderly,

institutions for the blind and a variety of day care centres. It is not easy to try to communicate with a very elderly person, or deal with the moods of a severely disabled child or feed someone suffering from a degenerative disease. Even some adults would have difficulty in coping with these situations.

In order to prepare the girls for their S.S. commitments they listened to a guest

speaker who is actively involved in the SCIP (Student Community Involvement Program) run by the Red Cross. He spoke to the girls about community awareness and their

responsibility as members of the community.

We believe the S.S. program to be one of the finest features in our curriculum.

Through the girls' generosity and dedication they give happiness and friendship to other members of the community.

We in the Junior School are fortunate to

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have been given this opportunity to reflect upon, and to answer in a positive way, the

I wish to thank the staff and the parents

question, "Who is my Neighbour?"

forward to working with you. together, in the

WELCOME THE BE THERE AND

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WORD

MAKE IT HAPPEN

by Rosemary Williamson,

by Claire Leoncelli,

Junior School R.E. Co-

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Head of the School 1989 is an historic year at Loreto, Mandeville Hall, with the introduction of a

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lay Principal and the reduction in the number of I.B.V.M. sisters working in our school. This year's Councillor group looks forward optimistically and enthusiastically to

Ordinator Our theme for this yaar, "Welcome the Word". was chosen so that we could all

PROGRAM

come to know more about the life of Jesus

by Michelle Milgate

which are handed on to us through the

and the history and traditions of the beliefs Bible.

It is a tradition that the Year 12 group

The After School Care Program emerged from the growing needs of many of the

and listen carefully to the Liturgy of the

chooses a theme for the year on which to

families within the school to have access to

Word section of the mass. Most classes are

centre the students' activities. This year we

suitable child care after school hours.

reading and discussing the readings from the

meeting the year's challenges.

In particular. we have undertaken to study

have chosen to concentrate on nurturing the

This program is being offered to the

incredible spirit of participation and friendli-

school community and is being held in the

ness evoked by the Pilgrimage last year. We

Music House. It is operational from Monday

Whenever we have a liturgical celebration

to Friday between the hours of 3.3()p.m. to 6.0()p.m. Afternoon tea is provided each day

at school, all classes will be familiar with the

Our theme is "Be there and Make it

and children are offered a wide variety of

preparation we hope that the children will be

Happen". In other words, the more we are

fun and educational games, outdoor

ted to a greater understanding of the Word

involved in the life of our school and the

activities and art and craft activities. They are also given the opportunity to complete their

of God and that they will begin to develop a

hope to keep this willingness to participate

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and have a go foremost in the girls' minds.

more opportunities we take to develop our

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individual talents and potential. the richer

homework.

our school's life will be.

The number of children attending is slowly

It is the hope of the Councillors and Year

Sunday liturgy, so that the words will not remain unrelated to their daily lives.

readings for that liturgy. Through this

love for the Word.

Our Mass for the beginning of the year was held in the Chapel where an

increasing and places are still available.

atmosphere of reverence pervaded the

12 group that we all realise that it's having a

Comments which children have expressed

celebration. All the children were aware of

go that counts. It can be said that there are

during the program include:

three kinds of people in the world: there are

"It's nice and quiet and you can do your

people who make things happen, people

homework. It's fun."

the theme for the year and our banner depicted the theme. Father lan spoke about all the things we can learn from the Bible

who watch things happen and there are

My friends wish that their mothers were working so they could come."

"I don't like school. I don't like any schools really - but I like the A.S.C.P." "We get to know other girls."

those who wonder what happened.

To which do we belong? Let's be there and make it happen and keep the spirit that unites the school alive.

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and of how we have to come to know and

live this 'special book'. The Prep children on their third day of school were keenly interested and wanted to know if they could have the special book' in their room.

LORETO

THE YEAR 7 CAMP

TERM TWO

by Claire Brookes,

1989

7 Green At 8.3() the quadrangle was full of very

April 5 Term 2 commences

7 Dancing class 12 8pm Loreto Advisory Board meeting 13 1 pm Mothers' Association Committee meeting

14 Dancing class 16 Year 12 Parent/Daughter Mass 23 Year 3&4 Father/Daughter Mass 25 Anzac Day (no holiday) 26 Performing Arts Festival in the Concert Hall

27 8pm Fathers' Association Committee meeting

29 Year 10 Camp May 1 Year 5 Sovereign Hill 2 Year 12 Parent-Teacher meeting Year 5 Sovereign Hill

3 Year 5 Sovereign Hill 4 Year 12 Parent-Teacher meeting 5 Dancing Class 6 Maytime Fair 8 Family Week begins 11 1 pm Mothers' Association Committee meeting

12 Year 8 Record Night Dancing class Turana Social

14 Year 6 Father/Daughter Mass

excited girls, because all of Year Seven was going on camp! After a quick assembly with Mrs Hunt we boarded the buses. When we

reached Valley Homestead we had travelled

four and a half hours. We were all very anxious to know what bunk rooms we had

been put in, but most girls were happy to be with their friends.

After settling in we were put into groups and walked to the bush at the back of the

camp to do some lateral thinking problems. like crossing a river on a rope. Then we weiit back and had a barbecue. After some very energetic bushdancing we went to bed. After lights out everyone produced more energy!

The next morning after breakfast we were split into three goups. My group did pot pourri, and then an aerial course. [t was fantastic! There were three flying foxes and two high wires. Your partner had to really encourage you not to look down! Then after a lunch break we made kites! I can't say that ours was mitch of a success and it ended up in the bin.

In the afternoon we went swimming in the Ovens River. It was great fun being pulled down by the rapids! After dinner a bush

part he said, "Now I need a girl with a special quality!" As he looked around the room he said to me, "Yes, you'll do." I was very excited about what part 1 was going to get. As I went on stage I was told that I was the merino. because of my curls! It was

funny when I had to get on my knees and say, "Baa, Baa." To finish off with he sang a very sad song about Gallipoli.

The next day we went to the bush again

and had a billy boiling competition with damper and billy tea for morning tea! After that we were put into groups of eleven. We were given a box with oranges. carrots,

potatoes, sausages, raw eggs, a French stick. a slab of cake, some cordial and a billy can of water. We were told that we had to go out into the bush and cook our own lunch! For a

start. Brit dropped all our food down the hill.

Once we managed to collect it and get a fire going we cooked our lunch. My sausage fell into tile coals and my potato was raw! No one wanted an egg! We didn't get much to eat much for lunch but it was great fun.

Then we treated Lisa for snake bit and made a stretcher on which we carried her back to

camp. After a stretcher race we went swimming again. We had dinner and a quiz night.

The next morning we went on the Canyon Walk in Bright. We returned to school at 4.0(). What a wonderful camp and what a lot of new friends we made.

The man started picking parts: for the last

19 Dancing class social

WHAT IS

Gondoliers"

23 Year 5 Sovereign Hill

Opening Night of St. Kevin's/ Mandeville musical, "The Gondoliers

25 Final night of "The Gondoliers" 8pm Fathers' Association Committee

years of Delegates from every Loreto School throughout Australia to meet. discuss topics

30 Year 9 Parent-Teacher meeting

and take action. 'The Age' newspaper in 1955 referred to the aims of the Federation

June

as "promoting greater understanding

1 8pm Mothers' Second Term meeting

between constituent Associations". One of

2 Year 7 Record night

the objects was to encourage all Loreto Past AN*% P *021

12 Queen's Birthday - School Holiday

14 8pm Loreto Advisory Board meeting

pupils of eight Loreto Convents.

22 Turana Social

THE FIVE YEAR PLAN

by Brad Allan During the Christmas holidays four major

previous twenty-two years and during that time had been heavily involved with arrangements for Royal Visits to Australia by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family.

Angela was a boarder at Mandeville Hall from 1944-47 and Captain of the School in 1947.

The Royal Victoria Order was established

by Queen Victoria to honour those who

"have rendered extraordinary and important services" to the Sovereign.

Pupils to take an increasingly active part in national and international problems. The Conference in 1955 was attended by 30 delegates representing more that 6,000 past

21 Oak Parlour

Minister and Cabinet in Canberra for the

Director of Educational Studies at Sydney Catholic Teachers College.

In early November 1988, over 3() Year Coordinators, Counsellors and Pastoral Advisers from Loreto Schools all around

Australia met for two days at Loreto, Kirribilli, in Sydney.

The main purpose of this gathering was to

examine the systems of pastoral care presently operating in our schools and to share and collect ideas on how we might further improve on these procedures.

From a curriculum point of view.

Dr Keane emphasized the importance of focussing not just on the content of a course but also the learner as well. Thus all teachers

in a school. and not just those seen in the

To the younger Loreto past pupils and

present pupils, particularly of Loreto Toorak, it is exciting to note that whilst most women's organisations were still trying to mobilize. Loreto had set the wheels in

motion for a vast active networking association for educated Catholic women.

building project components were

The association was envisaged as one that

implemented in the Senior School.

wouid act as a contact and support for its

The former Sisters' workroom, St Luke's,

members, as well as becoming a substantial

was converted into a new Needlecraft room,

M4. The old room was stripped and

lobbying group within the community. This group was one with which we, as educated

completely refurbished and part of the

and informed Catholic women, could have

adjacent pantry was refitted as a fabric and

our say on national issues, with the backing

machine store. The refurbishment provided

of a representation of an extremely large

Needlecraft with a practical facility while

group of people in the community.

maintaining the charm of the original timber-

It is now thirty-four years since that first

work. The late nineteenth century skirtings

Federation Conference and, in 1991,

and window frames were matched and

Federation will be hosted by Toorak. I urge

specially re-run to ensure a harmonious

younger members of the Loreto family to

blend of original and new materials. converted into a very pleasant general

realise that importance and potential of such an excellent Association, and to join wholeheartedly in the preparation and

purpose classroom. Tom Parrott and his

conduct of the Conference.

support team stripped D2 and transformed

To many of the older generaation, involved over a long period of time. the

A rather delapidated Art room, D2, was

the room with a bright new paint scheme, close attention to the detail of timber

panelling and new high-quality carpet. The new D2 is a light, airy room with a most agreeable ambience.

Year 12 returned to find that their

common room had been substantially enlarged and improved. Most fixtures, surfaces and finishes were upgraded throughout, with particular care taken to use materials that were in sympathy with the existing fabric of the room.

Moving outdoors, work began on the reconstruction of the tennis courts in the north-eastern corner of the school. The

existing split-level arrangement was levelled to enable three tennis courts to be

established on the space that previously hosted only two. The area will furthermore be multi-purpose, in that lines will also be marked for a variety of other sports. We

hope that work in this area will be largely completed by the start of second term.

to methods and criteria of assessment . areas

of the unit. This practice is certainly already becoming widely used in many schools at

and what has ensued is a meeting each two

meeting

worked in the Department of the Prime

were the views expressed by Dr Ross Keane.

by Joy Hanrahan

Loreto Past Pupils' Associations. It was the result of careful planning and co-ordinating,

Musical, "The Gondoliers"

Commonwealth Public Service, Angela had

Community and sees herself as making a contribution through 'empowerment'. Such

of study, dates for submission of work and

Dynon, called the first meeting of federated

24 Year 5 Sovereign Hill

Before her recent retirement frorn the

individual: and secondly it ought to ensure the student feels included in the School

FEDERATION?

Barry, in the School Magazine 'Eucalyptus Blossoms', wrote "would it not be a good thing for all Loreto Girls to federate in a great league for a noble end ...?"

In 1955, a Loreto Toorak Past Pupil, Moira

All day dress rehearsal for "The

Angela was proud to be appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by Her Majesty the Queen in May 1988 when the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia in the Bicentennial year.

student is known and cared for as an

traditional pastoral roles, can participate in

In December 1987, Mother Gonzaga

22 Year 5 Sovereign Hill

MVO

Pastoral Care should affect a student in

two main ways: firstly it ought to ensure the

the pastoral care process. This can be

21 May Mothers' Mass

ANGELA BOWLER,

by Michael Mulcahy

achieved through acknowledging students and consulting with them, perhaps in regard

Jack Schaefer Fencing Competition

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SYDNEY

through it, we acted out Waltzing Matilda.

18 Year 10 Parent-Teacher meeting

5 Year 11 exam week

CONFERENCE,

ballad singer entertained us. Half way

Bushwalking Club

Debutante Ball at the Hyatt

PASTORAL CARE

satisfaction and camaraderie gained from regular meetings at conferences has been very rewarding. The advantages of moving from one state to another and knowing there is a support group available in the new location is something of which we can be proud.

Over the thirty-four years. many of our members' life-styles have changed dramatically. More members are involved in careers and demands on time are greater.

Bearing this in mind. I again ask you to weigh up the advantages of such a liaison.

The power of a large and active group of women can be vast within the community and the personal gains extremely high.

Over the next few months, there will be

more information available to you about

Federation and its activities and, following the Federation Conference to be held from

March 10-12 in Adelaide, there will be a full

report for your information.

student evaluation and feedback at the end

both senior and junior levels. Through such practices, Dr Keane believes that students begin to feel both included and enpowered in the process of education.

Dr Keane went on to conclude that structures also need to be available in the

school whereby students feel that they are involved in the overalltife and running of the school. The wide distribution of positions of responsibility to students through the Counsellor and class captain systems and through sport. drama. music, debating, as well as students having real channnels of access to their teachers, would help to encourage [his entpowerwent procesb.

Other sessions over the two days allowed Coordinators the opportunity to group at their respective levels to share thoughts and ideas on their different Pastoral

programmes. The participants also examined possible training and support programs for teachers and examined the role of the

professional school Counsellor, as well as administrative problems and the question of confidentiality. The role of parents and their

important contribution to pastoral support was also discussed. Time was finally devoted to an examination of the Mission Statement

and its interpretation and consequences for our Pastoral Care programs.

The two days provided a great opportunity for making new friendships and contacts between staff at Loreto schools

throughout Australia. Much fun was certainly had at some of the breaks between sessions

where we 'gossiped' on what might be best described as 'school trivia'. The girls at

Toorak would be definitely surprised to see

that very short socks are the 'in' fashion at Kirribilli (we even took some photos). They would also be extremely envious of the school tuck shop and not to mention the Harbour views!

The second afternoon saw our conference

come to a close: but this did allow us some

time for the four Toorak participants to purchase some tickets for 'Les Miserables'; a

terrific finish for two very worthwhile days.

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YEAR 12, 1988:

Bridgitte Johnson Melbourne University

STUDENT TRACE

Kate Johnston University of Melbourne

Alice Adams Melbourne University, Architecture

Kristen Baragwanath Melbourne University, Arts

Edwina Barham Melbourne University, Commerce

Yvonne Barker Melbourne University, Town Planning Sarah Bell Nursing

Commerce

Institute of Education Art/Craft

CURRICULUM

Elise Kelsey La Trobe Economics Alexandra Kostokanellis Monash Science

by Mr Rob Dernelley,

Rebecca Kydd Medical Laboratory

Director of Studies

Technician

Monique La Fontaine Melbourne University Arts

Maria Lanaras University of Melbourne

Freya Liddell Certificate of Business Studies

Physical Sciences

motivating for some students, the nature of

Amelia Martin Environmental assessment

that competition needs to be more clearly defined. Blanket judgements, such as that "schools should be highly competitive places", can often mask the very destructive side of competition.

Before turning to competition in schools, let me briefly comment on competition in the work place since it often seems that this

A CAREER IN LAW

is what schools are preparing students for.

it was known in the sixties, women's

One of the great ironies of the work place is that those organizations that are most

liberation, for my career choice.

Jemma McInerney RMIT Hospitality Amber Mcintyre La Trobe Humanities

successful in the open market are also those

qualified for university entry in the late

that are the most internally co-operative.

1960s chose to study Arts. The assumption by many casual inquirers that I too would

and land use policy

Victoria College Rusden Clare McBeath Monash Science

Maria Bradley Nursing

Leonie McCarthy Melbourne University

Fiona Breen Nursing - Footscray

Arts - deferred and is studying art at

Rebecca Brownell Melbourne University Arts

Amy Collier Victorian College of the Arts Art

Emma Conquest RMIT Property Sarah Croagh La Trobe University (Lincoln) Nursing Natasha Crooks La Trobe University Humanities

Katrina Crosby RMIT Accounting/combined

Brighton Technical College

Melanie McGuigan Melbourne College of Decoration - Interior Decoration

Gabrielle McInerney Nursing (Mercy)

Sophie McLean Chisholm - Office

Those companies that build a strong team

Administration

Eugenie Molyneux Monash Arts Brigid Moorhead Physical Education Ballarat CAE

with Deloitte Haskins Sells (Accountants)

Emma Newton-Brown Nursing

Megan Cunningham Nursing (Mercy)

Kate Northam University of Melbourne

Kristin Curtain Melbourne University Commerce

Elissa Davison Melbourne University

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Celia Ludowyk Deakin University Arts

Jacqueline Bosci Melbourne University Arts

Social Sciences

Whilst not disputing that some competition is desirable and indeed highly

- Real Estate

Alexandra Borghesi Travelling overseas

Sarah Brittain La Trobe University

view schools should be highly competitive business of life.

Sarah Bloom Monash Arts

Kate Bonollo La Trobe University

Competition is a key word for many people when they talk about schools. In their places since this is essential training for the

Institute of Education Science Christine Lester Chisholm Arts

Arts

AND THE

Lisa Knott RMIT Public Relations

Angela Bennets Retail Sales Assistant Catriona Bongiorno Melbourne University

COMPETITION

Institute of Education Science

Nicole O'Dwyer Further studies Tammy Oischyna Repeating Year 12 at

spirit characterized by shared goals and a

by Angela Smith I can thank the feminist movement, or, as

The majority of female matriculants who

enrol in Arts produced a contrary reaction.

capacity to work together in the achieve-

Arts slipped to the bottom of my preference

ment of these goals are the most successful.

list. Women were a minority in the Law

Obviously some internal competition exists. but this internally co-operative view of work does throw a different light on what it is that we are preparing students for.

In these terms individuals most likely to

Faculty, so why not study Law? In those days the LLB course at Melbourne University was somewhat dry, sometimes difficult and often dull.

Discussion was dominated by the male

succeed are those who:

majority. It was all rather overwhelming for a

Taylors

(a) are able to work co-operatively with other

girl who had just emerged from protective

Humanities - deferred to travel around

Libby O'Sullivan Chishoim Arts

people,

convent walls.

Australia

Pennington Monash Arts

(b) have a good self-image,

Valerie D'Cruz Nursing

Melissa Pescatore La Trobe Humanities

(c) have a knowledge of their own strengths

Vivienne D'Cruz Nursing

Sally Pinner Victorian College of Pharmacy

and weaknesses,

didn't want to practise law. I joined the

Alicia Dennis Melbourne University

Katharine Regan Footscray

(d) have a capacity for hard work. and, (e) are highly organized and reliable.

The implications of this point of view for

Commonwealth Department of Employment

the school curriculum are profound. We

State Committee on Discrimination in

Commerce

Ann-Maree Dawson La Trobe University

Medicine Alison Desouza Monash Science

Heather Doig Melbourne University Engineering

Claudine Douez Employment in the Tourism

Patricia Riddell Monash Arts/Law Jodie Sanders University of Melbourne Institute of Education - Art/Craft

Jennifer Shek Studying Pharmacy in the UK Catherine Spillane University of Melbourne

Four years later I was rather regretting my

perverse career choice. I decided that I

and Industrial Relations where I was

involved in establishing the Federal and

need to be working closely with the home in

Employment and Occupation. The

order to foster these personal qualitiies and

Committees were the very first government

Town Planning

the Christian values which of necessity

agencies to investigate complaints of

Michelle Doyle Monash University Science

Christina Szeleczky Further studies

underpin them.

discrimination. Subsequently, I worked on

Annabel Drake Chisholm Arts

Sarah Thomas La Trobe Humanities

Josephine Dwyer Primary teaching - Christ

Natasha Tomlinson Melbourne University

industry

College Katie Flynn Nursing (Mercy) Rachel Frost Melbourne University Arts Monique Godby Victoria College - Primary Teaching (Special Education)

Georgina Griffin Melbourne University Arts Jo Gullace La Trobe Humanities

Isabelle Guy Monash University Arts Lucia Guzzardi Deakin University Arts

policy matters relating to Australia's membership of the International Labour

Science

Organisation, a specialised agency of the

Noeline Treloar Melbourne University

United Nations. This initial policy experience

Science

was to stand me in good stead in later years.

Emma Van Bavel Melbourne University

Unfortunately, wanderlust struck before I

Science

was senior enough to travel overseas at

Pauline Vaughan University of Melbourne

government expense. After a few months in

Arts

Europe and Asia. I decided that if I were

Genevieve Walker La Trobe University

ever to practise law it was now or never.

Humanities

After a short stint as an administrative officer

Liesl Hanger Monash University Science

Libby Ward University of Melbourne Science

Jane Harrison University of Melbourne

Madeleine Waters Monash Arts

in a tertiary institution, I practised as a solicitor for five years, specialising in town

Kara Weaving Melbourne University

planning and local government law. The

Institute of Education - Arts

Catherine Hede Melbourne University Commerce

Sally Hilbert Monash Arts

Economics/Law

decided to return to policy work. I joined the

Rebecca Wigney Footscray - Physical

Victorian Attorney-General's Department

Rebecca Hill Melbourne University Arts

Education

Vanessa Hill Victoria College Toorak -

Halina Wills

Primary school teaching

(deferred studies and is working in retail sales) Susan Hoare Nursing - Mercy Angela Hollibone

daily grind of legal practice then palled and I

Tara Webb Nursing - Mercy

and spent three stimulating years helping to put in place the Government's law reform

Anna Wilson Box Hill TAFE - Advanced Certificate of Art

Kate Wyatt University of Melbourne Institute of Education - Science

Ilona Zagon Melbourne University Arts

NEW PARENTS'

programme. The development and

COCKTAIL PARTY

creative. satisfying role for lawyers. 1

by Sr. Carolyn The graciousness of Mandeville's Reception Rooms, a perfect summer's evening and the warm and genuine welcome

'MEET THE STAFF':

of the Parent associations and the

Marie-Louise Scholtz Tongala

parents new to Loreto, features of their first night as members of the school family.

Otientation Days. interviews, choosing subjects and first days of Term were behind

Favourite pastimes and hobbies:

them. As Mandeville Hall opened its doors

Community..........these will remain, for

Place of birth:

Singing, playing tennis, playing pool Favourite authors:

Guenter Grass

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Favourite novels: The Tin Drum

Favourite plays, musicals: The Wiz, A Chorus Line, Dimboola Favourite movies:

Out of Africa Favourite actors, actresses:

Meryl Streep Favourite television shows: Clive Robertson's News World

Favourite painter:

David Hockney Favourite Australian building: Euroa Wool Shed

Favourite style of food: Indian Favourite drinks:

Marguerita Most admired sportsperson:

Debbie Flintoff-King

Favourite colours:

Red. canary yellow Favourite restaurant: Caesars

Favourite singers, groups, K.D. Lang, Dire Straights, Rodney Crowell Favourite holiday spot in Australia: The Grampians

Things that annoy you: Bad drivers, commercials on TV

implementation of legal policy can be a certainly found it much more fulfilling than working as a soliciitor where one merely applies existing law with no opportunity to change the legal system.

In 1985 I was appointed to the Planning

Appeals Board, now the Planning Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. As a Senior Member of that Tribunal, my job is to hear and determine appeals from decisions of municipal councils in relation to apphcations for pianning permits to use and develop land. The developments range from flats and houses to offices. hotels, shopping

on 21st. February for the New Parents' Cocktail Party, many of the invitees found themselves suddenly 'at home': meeting old school friends, sharing family and career

centres and quarries.

interests and comparing notes of daughters'

large number of senior and junior staff

feelings often run high. Irrespective of the result, one party, the "loser". is dissatisfied. It is a challenging balancing act.

I am returning to the Tribunal in April.

1989, after taking a few months off for the

members and sisters of the Loreto

birth of my son, Julian. I am also attempting

Community.

to complete a Master of Laws Degree which

For Eileen Clark and Tony Gamble and their enthusiastic and welcoming committee members it was also a night for enjoyment, hard work and exciting prospects. The

1 started in 1984 to broaden my career

first impressions.

Mrs. Anne Hunt, in her first official parent

function as Principal, was supported by a

It is a job which requires me to come to the "right" decision in an area where the merits are rarely clear-cut. The parties'

options.

As this potted history indicates, my law

degree has proved to be a very useful

Parents were new. perhaps. to the

foundation for an interesting and diverse

surroundings, but already very much part of the graciousness. enthusiasm and genuine

career so far. It gave me writing, analytical and problem-solving skills which have been

Parents. photography lecturers - Bill

concern for the students embodied in the

Heimerman & Colin Lawn, music and

extraordinary support we have received from the parents' associations. Such

invaluable in a variety of jobs.

To broaden my horizons further. Ive been

Biggest influences on your personal development:

musicians

Most admired living person: My father

dedicated support remains a mark of life at

thinking recently that I would rather like to do that Arts degree I spurned some 20 years

Loreto, Mandeville Hall.

ago.

HOUSE CAPTAINS

SISTER DEIRDRE'S

LITURGICAL

MOTHERS'

- JUNIOR SCHOOL

QUILT

DANCE

ASSOCIATION:

At the beginning of the school year, the Year Six girls met to elect their house captains

by Margaret Ford

by Bernadette Smith & Robyn Horner

THE PILGRIMAGE

It was with a great deal of pleasure that I accepted the invitation to write something

and deputies. The girls chosen for 1989 are: Barry: Captain - Caroline Barlow Vice Captain - Sophie Trumble Mornane: Captain - Kylie Podolakin Vice Captain - Kate Baggoley Mulhall: Captain - Sally O'Byrne

for The Mandevillian about the making of Sr. Deirdre's guilt. because it was a very happy

time for all those involved. The guilt was the gift of the Mothers' Association to Sr. Deirdre when she left Mandeville.

Vice Captain - Camille Reidy

Quilting is a very old craft. Its beginnings came from necessity: there was a need to

Ward: Captain - Sara Harris Vice Captain - Natasha Holmes These girls wililead their team for the

provide warmth and comfort in an

economical way. The history of quilting has always been closely related to religion. It is said that a flawless guilt is impossible; only

year, fostering team spirit, urging their team members each week at assembly to strive to achieve greater things and to earn more points. It is also their responsibility to organize and maintain the sports equipment borrowing scheme which operates at lunch

God is flawless.

The guilt presented to Sr. Deirdre is made

up of three main panels. The uppermost panel is a replica of the window at

time in the Junior School. We all wish them

Mandeville depicting Mary and the Baby

well in their new positions

Jesus. This was chosen to represent Sr.

Deirdre's religious calling. The bottom panel depicts the school and represents her role in

4**989£3*

its

history. The middle panel shows Ayers Rock, with rows of tents in front of it. This, of

On Sunday, 5th. March the annual Junior Schools' Ecumenical Service was held at St.

Patrick's Cathedral. Loreto girls were invited to participate through liturgical dance. This took the form of an entrance processional as well as movement to the Sydney Carter hymn 'Lord of the Dance'. The theme of the service was 'Alive in the Light' and the girls involved were Julianna Hughes, Katrina Maggs, Elizabeth Funder. Jacqueline Labb.

Hermione Knowles, Virginia Jones, Olivia Bryan, Anna Kricker, Julia Rochelle and

£*DeEr PAST PUPILS'

Congratulations to 1985 H.S.C. students Victoria Bailey and Denise Hoppe. These girls were in the inaugural class of the Institute of Catholic Education - Mercy Campus, Ascot Vale course for the Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing). They

The budding writers of Year 3 Favourite novel:

graduated in December 1988. Vicki is

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"Watch For Me On the Mountain"

currently doing her Graduate Year at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Hospital in Malvern and Denise is doing her Graduate Year at St. Vincent's Hospital, East Melbourne.

Favourite plays, musicals: "West Side Story" Favourite movies:

preparation of the itinerary. Her astounding dedication to the massive taks of

transporting an entire secondary school to the outback ensured its ultimate, resounding success.

Sr. Deirdre wholeheartedly supported the

site was chosen and the project is now

by Mrs. Anne Bailey

Reading, camping

inspecting and organizing accommodation

committee's proposal to establish a special garden to commemorate the trip to Uluru. A

is now providing warmth and comfort in

Favourite authors:

they would like to record their gratitude to

and untold hours spent in meticulous

NEWS

Melbourne

After the return of the pilgrimage last year, the Loreto Mothers' Association decided

included trips over the proposed route

STAFF"

Favourite pastimes and hobbies:

and permanent reminder of this historic expedition in the form of Loreto's new Pilgrimage Garden.

Service we were especially pleased to worship through this medium.

The guilt was presented to Sr. Deirdre after the parents' farewell mass last year and

her thoughts.

1 here now exists however a more tangible

Sr. Elizabeth Donnan in some significant

Other details of the guilt protray her

Place of birth:

Australia, but the memories stililive on.

way. Sister Liz's months of detailed planning

"MEET THE

Toronto. Hopefully, it is also keeping us all in

A year has passed since the hugely successful Bicentennial Pilgrimage to Central

dance had been included in the Ecumenical

Sr. Deirdre's involvement with the school.

by Pat O'Halloran

by Angela Arthur

Letitia Gamble. As this was the first time

course, represents the Bicentennial Pilgrimage which occurred at the zenith of

multifaceted contribution to Mandeville.

GARDEN

"The Mission", "A Man for All Seasons"

completed. As one approaches the Senior School Office the garden is located on the right hand side of the main driveway in front of the tennis court. The school gardener, Mr. Richard Hall, has established a large bed of

colourful, flowering annuals surrounding a honeycomb rock. To this rock. representing Uluru, is attached a bronze plague commemorating all who participated in the

Pilgrimage. In particular, the Loreto Mothers wished to record their appreciation of Mr. Russell Staiff. whose inspiration initiated the planned pilgrimage; Sister Elizabeth Donnan. who co-ordinated the entire

journey: and finally Sister Deirdre, the then School Principal, whose enthusiasm and confidence in the success of the trip was vital to its implementation.

Favourite actors, actresses:

Richard Harris, Richard Burton, Katharine

Hepburn LORETO BALL

Favourite television shows:

Fawlty Towers

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Favourite painter:

Friday, 2nd. June, 1989

Hans Heysen Favourite Australian building:

For further information please contact

Entally House, Tasmania

Mrs. A. Gamble

Favourite style of food: Anyone else's cooking!

Telephone 207234 Mark this very special occasion on your

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Favourite drinks:

calendar. Tables of ten available.

White tea, no sugar

Debutante presentation 8 p.m.

Most admired sportsperson: Dawn Fraser Favourite colours: Blue

DRIVERS

Favourite restaurant:

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Favourite singers, groups: "Clannad"

PAST PUPILS -

Favourite holiday spot in Australia:

PARENTS - FRIENDS

Esperance, W.A. Things that annoy you:

JULIA BARHAM

Can you lend your time and driving skills to drive a group of students WEEKLY?

memories of 'Juls' were all around. Though

FORTNIGHTLY? MONTHLY? for as little as

have gone our separate ways, that afternoon

1/2 an hour a time?

most of our year level were again reunited. It

My parents; my roles as wife, mother,

HELP TO MAINTAIN THIS GREAT

is with fond memories that we remember

teacher

MANDEVILLE PROGRAM.

Juls with her outgoing and dynamic

Contact Marie Maccora or Karen Hansen on

personality. She was very involved in school

Very hot weather, people who thrive on hot weather

Biggest influences on your personal development:

Most admired living person:

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Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Tbe President and Loreto Toorak Past

Committee of tbe

it is seven years since we left school and

For enquiries contact: Mrs. P. Carr 787 5610

Over the years we have seen Juls grow from

DEATHS: Atena Lees, Mrs. Smith

a conforming, hardworking junior school

Judith Silk, Mrs. Collins

child to a 'lively' secondary student. Her

James Henry Ralph, 28th. February

commitment to the many areas of school life

MARRIAGE: Helen Hebel to Wayne Colia

and basketball and particularly the music and drama area of school. Her musical and

dramatic talents were culminated in a

ANNUAL COC]1 CTAIL PARTY

brilliant portrayal of Mr. Mike Mulcahy, the

Friday, April 14th, 1989

biology teacher and the writing of an 'ocie' dedicated to Mr. Andrew Schmidt. the maths

Oak Park)ur M: indeville Hall

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teacher; and never being one to hold back,

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studying English Literature with Sr. Deirdre

CREDITS

was a passion for her - sometimes we

Address: "The Mandevillian"

wondered if Sr. Deirdre knew the rest of us

were present. Juls was an active member of Ward house with the words, "Go Wardie"

To: Honorary Ticket Secretaries,

Peninsula Country Golf Club '

was evident in her involvement with tennis

Pupils Association

$ 15.00 Single

LORETO

GOLF DAY

life and was made a Councillor in 1982.

invite you to attend their

Donation:

MONDAY 8th. MAY 1989

As we gathered in the Carmelite Monastery in Kew for her requiem mass,

Mrs. A. Gamble

18 Woodmason St.,

Malvern 3 144

Loreto Cocktail Party

822 7234 Enclosed find cheque for

often in our ears. Throughout her illness, especially towards the end. her constant

10 Mandeville Cres Toorak VIC 3142 Editorial Committee: Editor: Brad Allan

Community: Sr Carolyn McSwiney Senior School: Erica Cervini

message to us all was, "this is not the end,

lunior School: Pat O'Halloran

but the beginning of something new". Julia's

Mothers' Association: Angela Arthur

sense of vitality has touched us al! and her

Past Pupils' Association: lulienne Scarff

spirit will always be with us.

and lane Nathan

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-Please make cheque payable -Loreto Toorak Association''

by Cathy Ferrari (Bailey), on behalf of H.S.C.

Students, 1982

We thank the Past Pupils' and the Mothers' Associations which have offered financial

support to this issue of "The Mandevillian".

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