The Mandevillian, 1991, Vol6, No1

MANDIRILLIAN Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VBH 7636, Vol. 6, No. 1, 1991

Welcome to FROM THE

Sr. Ellison Taffe

PRINCIPAL

NEW

CHAPLAIN Leonie Fisher

Anne Hunt

We welcome to Mandeville Hall as our Chaplain Fr. Brian Cosgriff. For the past 11 years

One ofthe exhilarating aspects of schoollife is

Fr. Brian has worked in the parish of All

the wealth of new beginnings and new initiatives which it offers to the school community.

With each new beginning we have the opportunity to set out, a little older and hopefully a

Saints, Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's poorest and most ethnically diverse parishes. Living opposite a block of Housing Commission fiats and close to places such as "The Way" and "The House of Welcome", Fr. Brian had plenty of opportunity to see all sides o f inner-

little wiser in self-knowledge, with new hope

and new resolutions. Every beginning offers

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suburban life.

us a wonderful new start.

We set out in 1991 with great pride in the

Born in Fitzroy, Fr. Brian grew up in the

achievement of our Year 12 class of 1991. 98%

suburbs of Clifton Hill and Ivanhoe. He

o f the class successfully completed their VCE with a high number of very solid results among them. Congratulations are due to Dux of School, Sophie Adams, for a very fine

studied for the priesthood at Corpus Christi College and was ordained in 1962. He re-

Father Brian Cosgriff with the School Captain, Rebecca Gibson.

SOPHIE ADAMS-

turned to Melbourne's inner suburbs as Chap-

achievement.

lain at St. Vincent's Hospital in 1971. It was after this that Fr. Brian joined the Melbourne

DUX OF LORETO, MANDEVILLE

We are privileged to welcome a number of

Overseas Mission and went to South America

new faces to the school this year. Father Brian

where he learnt Spanish, and where his home

Cosgriff has been appointed School Chaplain.

Sister Ellison Taffe joins us as Sister Superior of the Community of Loreto Sisters here at

became the village of Gaurico in Venezuela.

Fr. Brian is no stranger to Mandeville Hall Sister Ellison Taffe.

HALL, 1990

as he used to run around the grounds as a child while visiting his aunt, Sr. Roch Beck. Sr.

Mandeville. We have several new members of

Sr. Helen Murphy IBVM

living in Ballarat.

In the curriculum area, a number of excit-

In January of this year Sister Ellison Taffe

Balwyn and work as the Director of the Min-

ing initiatives are to be implemented in 1991.

IBVM took up the position of Superior of the

istry to Priests Programme. We look forward

Sophie Adams, Dux of Loreto, Mandeville Hall for 1990, began as a student in Prep at Mandeville in 1978 and completed her schooling here in 1990, although she spent two and a half years in America, returning for the last

Australian Studies becomes part of the Year

Loreto Community at Toorak. In 1991 there

to working with him in school liturgies, re-

term of Year 6.

11 course of studies, new Mathematics and

are nineteen Loreto Sisters in residence here

treat days and through many friendly con-

English courses have come into operation at

at Mandeville.

tacts amongst students and staff.

staff, including Mrs. Pam Davies, Careers Adviser, and Mr. Eddie Kane, Head of

Roch is a member of the Loreto Community Fr. Brian has left Fitzroy to live in North

Science.

Year 12 level. I am particularly delighted to

Sr. Ellie is no stranger to Melbourne. In fact

note that the number of our senior students

her most recent address was St. Mary's Col-

electing for Mathematics courses has risen significantly. Mathematics does multiply their choices! Perhaps most challenging o f all,

lege, a residential college at Melbourne University, run by the Loreto Sisters. Her work

for Pastoral Planning of the Melbourne Arch-

fully implemented at Year 11 this year.

diocese, where she has worked with many

Meanwhile, on the building front, the new

pastoral and adult faith groups in parishes

extension to the Junior School is well under

and deaneries, with the training and support

way, to be ready for use by the second sem-

of lay people in various ministries and in re-

ester.

search collaborations about pastoral prior-

An ancient Chinese curse threatened: May you live in times of change! But change is an exciting challenge when our plans are welllaid and our organisation well advanced. Thus we

ities and new initiatives.

embark on the new challenges of 1991 with

meeting for about five years, and has con-

confidence. There is so much for us to

ducted Sunday Seminars at the school. Ellie is

achieve!

also active in other groups concerned with the

New Buildings for the Junior School

mittee of WATAC (Women and the Australian Church). A Loreto WATAC has been

Sr. Helen Murphy IBVM In Term 4, 1990, the school watched the quick demolition of the flats next door, and the clearing of the site. All was in readiness for 21st January, when work would commence on the construction of four new classrooms on

role and place of women in the church and in

Mandeville Crescent. No sooner were the

society today.

foundations dug than the heavens opened, and Melbourne experienced the heaviest rain for twelve years! The site became an estuary, literally putting a dampener on the works and

schools in Sydney, Brisbane, Ballarat and

Portland. In Portland she played a leading role in the setting up of the Christian Community College. Ellie has been involved in the formation of new sisters joining the Loreto

Institute and has also held positions in the administration of the Institute.

At Mandeville, as well as teaching RE in Year 12, she will be serving on many com-

mittees in the school, and hopes to be very involved in the life of both the Senior and Junior Schools.

Having travelled in many countries, Ellie is still proud to call Ballarat, the city where she was born and educated, home. The Loreto School Family warmly welcomes Sr. Ellie and

hopes her time will be rewarding.

bating and Drama. Last year she was Music Captain o f Ward House, the winning House at the Performing Arts Festival.

At the end of Year 11, Sophie became involved in the National Science Summer

School in Canberra in January 1989 and in

January 1990, after attending planning meetings during the previous Easter, she was elected to the position of Staff Member. The National Science Summer School endeavours

Sr. Ellie is a member of the Victorian Com-

Over the years Ellie has taught in Loreto

Sr. Helen Murphy and Mrs Anne Hunt at the Junior School building site.

excellent student with special interests in De-

has been with the Catholic Research Office

the new Victorian Certificate of Education is

Sophie has been a committed and involved Mandeville student all her school life and an

on the general enthusiasm. However, that has been the only setback to date.

Since then work has progressed quickly and efficiently. The exterior of the building facing Mandeville Crescent will be rendered in light yellow. This is to break the expanse of red brick along the street. For this same reason,

the building line is staggered.

Teachers have accepted the inconvenience cheerfully, but look forward to the day when the rooms will be ready for use. At this stage

to bring together science students from all over Australia. It offers a social and career-

oriented programme, promoting the interests and ideals of scientists, with participation from various eminent Australian scientists such as Sir Gustav Nossal.

As an offshoot of her involvement in the

NSS School, Sophie has become involved with its youth group, the Young Scientists of Australia (YSA), which is a copy of the Young Scientists of Canada organisation. A Melbourne chapter of the YSA has recently been established, with Sophie as its elected Secretary. The aim of this chapter is to foster

scientific awareness and interest by such means as mounting science displays in primary schools.

This year Sophie has enrolled to study Medicine at Melbourne University. We do wish her well!

that dat,e has been set as 21st June, 1991.

In June work will commence on the Infant

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Area of the school, and then on the Administration Area. It is hoped that this section of

the project will be finished by Christmas.

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CAREERS NIGHT We are currently organising the 1991 Careers Evening in conjunction with St. Catherine's.

Theevening willbe held at Mandeville Hallon

School Leavers, 1990

Wednesday, August 28th.

Foundations being dug for new Junior School buildings.

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We would welcome expressions of interest

Girls who did VCE in 1990 are reminded that

from past students, and from members of the

the date fur the return of options is Saturday

Mandeville wider community, who would be

May 4th. Options can be collected in person

willing to talk to students about specific

from the M Centre between 10.00am and

careers.

12.()() noon.

If you are interested please cont,act Mrs. Pam Davies (ext 66).

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Any enquiries, please refer to Mrs. Smith.

Sophie Adams - Dux of School, 1990.

SCHOOL CAPTAIN AND VICE-CAPTAIN The School Captain and Vice-Captain for

estimate what we can do as individuals to

1991 are, respectively, Rebecca Gibson and

improve a group, an idea or a cause.

Anna McArdle. Rebecca and Anna have both

We should never underestimat,e the import-

been at Mandeville Hall since Grade 5, and

ance of our contributions. It, may be that, by sharing a joke, or by adding to a pool of in formation, or just by the warmth of a handshake or smile, you can enrich someone's day.

Weall have the powerof one: one mind, one idea, one heart, one plan, one determination.

have been actively involved in a variety of school activities for many years.

This year Rebecca and Anna have chosen

"Believe in Yourself" as their theme. Here's

what they have to say about it.

SCHOOL THEME FOR 1991"BELIEVE IN YOURSELF"

Rebecca Gibson (School Captain) Anna McArdle (School Vice-Captain) "There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven."

Each year it is customary for the School

Captain and Vice-captain, with the help of councillors, to choose a theme that will guide

all students throughout the year. The theme selected for 1991 is "Believe in Yourself'.

Hopefully this theme will provide the incen-

tive for the girls to contribute, to enjoy and to make the most of school life.

Often the power we believe we have as individuals is almost non-existent. There are

many times when we don't contribute to a group or an idea because we believe that our

opinion is of no consequence. We under-

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"Smile and the whole world smiles with you."

This is the power we have as individuals. One smile resulting in many. When we believe in ourselves and the power we have as individuals, then wecan improve t,he world around us and, as a result, each of us can develop further .

as a person.

If we all believe in ourselves and the power we have as individuals, and i f we contribute in

some positive way, no matter how big or small, to school li fe then as a school commun-

ity we will have more spirit and we will be able to go further together - perhaps, even beyond our dreams.

Anna McArdle and Rebecca Gibson,

Making Mandeville a better place and enjoying what it has to offer is in our hands, so let's believe that what we do makes the school what it is.

Now, it's up to each of us.

Rainbows

Birthdays ,

For All God s

Birthdays are celebrated in the Loreto Junior

Children

card made by fellow students and prepared by Mrs. O'Byrne.

School. Here students are seen receiving a

AUSTRALIAN STUDIES AT

LORETO, MANDEVILLE HALL

1. Annie Merrylees receives her card from Sister Helen Pat O'Halloran

Nola Farrington (Co-ordinator of Australian Studies)

The implementation of the full VCE in 1991

has brought with it the introduction of Australian Studies for all Year 11 students. The

primary concern of Units 1 and 2 of Australian Studies is work, and its place within Australian society.

As with all VCE subjects, the emphasis in

Australian Studies is on giving the students increased independence in the manner in

which the study is carried out, and to some extent in the actual topics investigated.

Active, rather than passive, learning is the order of the day.

It was with these objectives in mind that an

unsupervised excursion was arranged for the Year 11 Australian Studies students on Feb-

ruary 14th. The students were organised into groups of five, (each member of the group representing a different Australian Studies class), and arrived at school in the morning to

be handed an envelope in which they discovered their destinations to be visited during the day, and a map. There were four destinations for each group, and each destination was a Met station and its surrounding area.

Why send the girls off to visit four railway stations? Our aims were varied.

It provided the opportunity for the collection of primary research data for one of the introductory exercises of the course. It ensured that all students have a first-hand

knowledge of the Met which will be important when the year level undertakes an investi gation of the role of the railways in Australia, past, present and future. (A surprising number of the students in fact rarely caught trains, or were not confident in making their way around Melbourne by using the rail network.)

By travelling to suburbs all over Melbourne, the students also gained a knowledge of areas of this city with which they had been unacquainted.

But our aims went beyond those of gathering knowledge. In common with all VCE subjects, Australian Studies seeks to develop the skills involved in co-operative learning, in working constructively and positively with others in group situations, and in developing initiative and self-confidence.

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From this point of view also, the unsupervised excursion had great value. For the first time, the girls were given the responsibility for making decisions about how they would organise the successful completion of their

tasks, for reaching agreement on how best to make use of their time, and for solving problems, should they arise. For the Australian

Studies staff spending an anxious day back at school waiting for all the girls to return and

check in with us, this aspect of the day was the most interesting. It was clear that some groups contained people who were good organisers and who were well motivated to get on with the task efficiently. These were the girls who visited their destinations, carried

out the tasks of observation and recording there, and then returned to school as quickly as possible. However, other groups did not

seem to operate as effectively, and it was for these students, perhaps, that the excursion provided a valuable learning experience.

Discussions in the lessons which followed

the excursions the next day revealed the im-

portance of developing effective problemsolving skills:

What do you do if the line to your next des-

tination is under repair and therefore closed? (Catch a bus to that station as one

group did or carry out the tasks at the closest station which you could reach?)

What do you do when the old lady beside you on the train falls asleep on your shoulder?

How do you approach Met staff i f you want to ask them for some information?

What happens if a member of your group misses the train which the rest of you caught?

How important is it to let the school know if you are running late for the check in

During fourth term of 1990 "Rainbows for all

Annie Merrylees and Meaghan O'Loughlin receiving their birthday wishes from Sr.

God's Children" was introduced in the Junior

Helen.

School. It is envisaged that this peer support

programme will be offered again during 1991.

"Rainbows" is a means of providing help and support for children who are grieving, as a result of separation, divorce or death within a family. The children who participate are

given the opportunity to express their feelings openly so that, having come to a better understanding of their emotions, they may ap-

proach their changed life situation with new hope.

Twice a week at lunch time, small groups of children who had chosen (with parental conwith a teacher. The groups numbered no more than five and the teachers involved had all

attended in-service courses run by the Catholic Family Welfare Bureau.

The role of the teacher was not one of coun-

selling, but rather of "facilitating" - providan atmosphere of acceptance. The children,

through sharing their feelings, listening and responding to each other and working through the printed activities which are part of the programme, became part of a very close group, able to be quite open in a situation in

which confidentiality was assured - and totally respected.

Children cannot change their family situation, but with acceptance and support, they

can be helped through the grief which is natural in any human loss. "Rainbows" hopefully provides such help and support, enabling children to see and grasp the possibility of a "new beginning".

time?

Later in the year, as the students undertake a major project of their own choosing, based largely on primary data, they will have the opportunity to devise their own excursions away from the school. This might involve travelling to a workplace to carry out an interview, or visiting the State Library, or arranging a visit to a factory to see how technology is aiding the manufacturing process. These excursions will also be unsupervised. We feel

SCIENCE AT MANDEVILLE This year we welcome to Mandeville Hall a new Head of the Science Faculty. Eddie Kane

has come to us after nine years at Our Lady of Sion College in Box Hill where he was also Head of Science.

that the experience of this first unsupervised

Eddie has been teaching Science, Maths,

excursion, and the confidence which it de-

Physics and Engineeringin secondary schools

veloped in the students, will stand them in good stead for the greater measure of independence in their learning which is to

in Hamilton, Scotland, where he taught H and A level Physics and Engineering before com-

come.

The unsupervised Australian Studies ex-

for twenty years. He began his teaching career

ing to Australia.

day's activities were based. It was also a valu-

able learning experience for the staff who

curricular capacity Eddie is keen to become

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decided that it was much more harrowing to stay back at school, wondering what was happening out there, than it was to personally

involved in Drama at Mandeville Hall, as one

Liersch and Gaye Warren; The Community, Ellie Taffe; Mothers' Association, Janie Ahmed and Jessica Hickey; Past Pupils' Association, Penny Gamble and Andrea Maule; Photographer, Lyn Gazal;

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ing a caring adult presence and helping create

Typist, Susie de Mornement.

Senior School, Jane Tribe; Junior School, Colleen

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sent) to be part of the programme gathered

At Mandeville Hall Eddie will be teaching Science to Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 and Physics at Year 11 level. Teaching across these year levels will enable him to be very involved as the Co-ordinator of the Faculty. In an extra-

Editorial Committee: Editor, Henrietta Houghton;

2. L to R: Olivia Burns, Felicity Whelan,

cursion taught many useful lessons to the students, who for the large part, enjoyed the

freedom and degree of trust upon which the

take part in the excursion.

of his interests outside school is the theatre,

both amateur and professional. Another professed interest is sailing.

Mr Eddie Kane.

Destinations of the 1990 Year 12

Party

Students Institution and Course

Student Lillian Adams

Cocktail

Behauioural Science, La Trobe University

Janie Ahmed, Joint President Mothers' Association

Sophie Adams

Medicine, University of Melbourne

Elina Akselrod

The start of the new school year gives us the

Mr and Mrs Bruno Marostica at the Cocktail Party for

Jade Anderson

College of the Arts, St. Kilda Nursing, Australian Catholic University

reason for a very pleasant social function.

new parents.

Emma Andrew

Arts, Monash University

On the 19th February we had a Cocktail Party organised by the Mothers' and Fathers' Associations for the new parents to the

Emily Arthur

Economics/Arts, Uniuersity of Melbourne

Alexandra Badenoch

Arts, University of Melbourne

Marlo Baragwanath

Lau)/Arts, Monash University Nursing, Australian Catholic University

School. There was an excellent attendance of

Patricia Barnes

Georgina Borg

Arts, Uniuersity of Melbourne

Junior Schools, who by all appearances, had a

Rachael Breen

very enjoyable evening.

Melanie Brown

Visual Arts, University of Melbourne, Institute of Education Social Science, La Trobe University Marketing, Monash Caultield Campus

people at this function, and it is just another

Kathiena Brownell

Arts, Monash Uniuersity

way for those new to Mandeville Hall to come

Jennifer Buchanan

Occupational Therapy, La 'Probe University Ed Science, University of Melbourne Arts, Monash Caulfteld Campus Accounting, Footscray Institute -

Gabrielle Brigtia

Genevieve Burtonclay Susan Callil Amanda Charles

new parents of children from both Senior and

It was great to see such a wonderful group of

to understand the spirit of co-operation we try to inspire.

This gathering was held in the two fabulous f'ront parlours at the School which added an

Marcelle ClarebrouA

Social Science, La Trobe University

environment unrivalled anywhere in the

Anne Glynn, Tom and Gabbie Crowe, Sister Ruth -

Alexandra Connell

Accounting, Swinburne Institute

world.

New Parents' Cocktail Party.

Genevieve Daly

Arts, Su)inburne Institute

Annalisa Dauid

Nursing, Australian Catholic University

OFF TO A

ROWING

SWIMMING

SUCCESS

Anne-Marie Dickinson

Physio, La Trobe Uniuersity

Mardi Doherty

Catherine Gill

Interior Design, College of Interior Design Deferred study for one year Business Secretarial Course, Footscray TAFE Arts, Uniuersity of Melbourne Social Science, La Trobe Uniuersity Teaching, Primary, Australian Catholic University Arts/Engineering, Monash Uniuersity Arts, Monash Uniuersity

Megan Hicks

Arts, Monash Uniuersity

Suzannah Hilbert Lisa Hilbert-Caleo

Commerce, University of Melbourne Naturopathy, Southern School of Natural Therapists

Rachael Hogan

Commerce/Arts, Monash University

Amanda Holden

Environmental Studies at Victoria College - Deferred for 12

Sophie Dugg(In Lucy Dynan Jacqueline Fahy Sarah Fogarty Sonia Francazio Rachel Fuller

months Karen Howell

Humanities, La Trobe Uniuersity

Kirsty Kelly

Arts, University of Melbourne

Julia Kelly

Humanities, La Trobe Uniuersity

Virginia Keogh

Physical Education, Victoria College

Jacqueline Knight

Arts, Uniuersity of Melbourne

Sarah L'Huillier

Arts, Monash Uniuersity

Eliza Larratt

Arts, Uniuersity of Melbourne

Melanie Lechte

Physical Education, Victoria College

Sarah Lethlean

Science, University of Melbourne

Anita Leung

Commerce, University of Melbourne

Anna Little

Social Science, La Trobe Uniuersity

Alexandra Lowe

Working

Melissa Ludescher

Nursing, Australian Catholic University

Emma Lund

Arts, Monash Uniuersity

Jessica Lyons

Law/Arts, Monash University

Veronica Makiu

Arts, Monash Uniuersity

Francesca Marsan

Humanities, La Trobe University

Jacinta McCarthy

Arts, Swinburne College

Angela McDonnell

Home Economics, Victoria College

Melissa McInerney

TAFE Course, Brighton

Georgina MeLean

Arts/Economics, Monash University

Lucy MeNamara

Arts, Monash Uniuersity

Danielle Meatey

Indonesian/Business, Victoria College

START Sally-Ann Dickinson

Sally-Ann Dickinson, Coach of Swimming Squad

Mandeville Hall is fortunate to be able to offer

rowing to its students. The Senior Squad consists of six crews (four girls to a crew) who

Since early February the school swimming

compete every Saturday in Term 1 and train

team has been training three (very early)

at least three hours per week, often early in

mornings per week at Prahran pool. The squad, selected from the previous year's interhouse swimming carnival, combines speed

the morning or after school!!

years, however, the past two years has seen a

work, interval work and distance training in

marked improvement in both the quality of

Loreto has had mixed success over the

its routine schedule.

rowing and the commitment of the girls in-

Mandeville Hall has been competing in the SCSA (Secondary Catholic Schools' Association) for the past 3 years. Entering the Association in Division 4 we had to prove our

volved. The recent "Head of Schoolgirls"

strength in order to move up through the ranks. This we did commendably by winning Division 4 in 1989, Division 3 in 1990 and last

through to the semi-finals, where they were

week winning the Division 2 Carnival. This

sculler. Her efforts in her heats and semi-

Regatta held on the Barwon River proved our growing strength in this area. Five out of our six crews gained places in their heats, going all "pipped at the post" for a position in the finals. Our most successful rower was our

now puts Mandeville up with the "cream" of

finals finally won her the event iii the final.

the Catholic schools in swimming, schools such as Genazzano, Avila and Star of the Sea (past Division 1 winners). Hopefully we can hold our position in Division 1 for many

Fiona McKinnon has sculled for a few years

and this year is Vice-Captain of Rowing. She must be congratulated for her dedication to the sport, and for her great win.

years.

Well done to the squad.

GOLF CHAMPIONS

FAMILY DAY FUN

Sunday, February 24 Congratulations must go to a number of

Siobhan Merto

Nursing, La Trobe University

Mandeville Hall girls who were involved in

Katherine Moir

Arts/Law, Monash University

golf competitions during the Christmas holi-

Katherine Moulton

Physical Education, Victoria College

days.

Marika Nelson

Biological Sciences, La Trobe University

Johanna O'Brien

Arts, Bendigo College of Aduanced Education

Associates Open 18 hole event at a tourna-

Anna Foley from Year 9 won the Junior

Catherine O'Brien

Arts/Science, University of Melbourne

ment organised by the Victorian Ladies Golf

Siobhan O'Callaghan

Social Science, La Trobe University

Union and held at Rossdale Golf Club. This

Jane O'Connell

Primary Teaching, Uniuersity of Melbourne

event, which was open to under 21 year olds,

Karen O'Connor

Working for 12 months

was a handicapped Stableford competition,

Danielle O'Donoghue

Arts, Monash Uniuersity

and Anna obviously performed very well to

Kellie O'Dwyer

Working part time

win the competition.

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Julie O'Shea

Nursing, Footscray Institute

Lorraine Oldham

Teaching, Primary, Australian Catholic Uniuersity

students, Sophie Gannon and Prue Foley,

Jessica Pearson

Economics, Monash University

competed in an unhandicapped 9 hole

Johanna Macey, Sophie Bryan and Rebecca Gibson

Elizabeth Peters

Consumer Science, RMIT

Ambrose event. They were also very success-

at Family Day.

Dana Poulos

Lau)/Arts, Monash University

ful, winning this event. The girls represented

Megan Preiss

Arts/Business/Indonesian, Victoria College

the Peninsula region in these competitions.

Catherin.e

Quinn

Engineering. University of Melbourne

Katherine Reidy

Personnel Management, Victoria College

Daniela Rollo

Arts, Monash University

Ruth Rossell

In Germany on exchange, deferred Science, Uniuersity of

At the same tournament two Year 7

We look forward to more news about the

progress of these up-and-coming golfers.

Melbourne

Natasha Ryan

Nursing, Australian Catholic University

Kathryn Ryan Jane Shannon

Music, Uniuersity of Melbourne Humanities, La Trobe University

Elizabeth Sharp

Arts, Monash Uniuersity

Michelle Siwka

Humanities, La Trobe Uniuersity

Ruth Standring

Commerce, Uniuersity of Melbourne

Nicole Stosius

Working part time

Clare Streten

Business Secretarial Course at Hales

Siobhan Sullivan

Arts, Footscray Institute

Rebecca Thiel

Building, University of Melbourne

Helen Thorn

Commerce, Deal%in University

Lynn Vatsaloo

Science, University of Melbourne

Tanja Vennix

Applied Science, Monash University Gippsland

Pascale Vonghack

Forest Hill Secondary College

Rachael Watts

Bachelor of Arts, Stuinburne Institute

Fiona Williamson

Commerce, La Trobe University

The queue for ice-creams on Family Day.

We have endeauoured to make this list as accurate as possible, however, we would be glad to hear of any corrections or amendments we might need to make to our records.

Mrs. Marie-Therese Olver at Family Day.

A Family Day trio enjoying their free ice-creams.

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LORETO FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA 19TH BIENNIAL

CONFERENCE, AN OVERALL VIEW Andrea Maute, March 1991

guidance of our President, Penny Gamble.

her simplicity, strong yet frail and totally

Book Launch of Sister Thdrbse Daly's new

Not only did the sun shine for all as I,oreto,

dedicat,ed to her audience or patients at St.

work "Deepest Longings , which combines

Mandeville Hall played host to approximately

Luke's Hospice in Plymouth.

the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius and the

700 friends from Loreto Communities around

A quiet. time of reflection was led by Sister

Australia, but the three days were filled with

Ruth Winship - such a vital face in the

one highlight after another.

Loreto Toorak Communit,y over so many

There are so many images of this weekend - I will try to capture a few - the warmth and genuine friendliness of' Archbishop Sir Frank Little as he presided over an opening Mass and the powerful welcoming address by

years, and a dynamic contributor to the Fed-

An overall view of' these few days must include a cast of thousands - ushers, sandwich makers, dish washers, drink stewards,

eration Committee.

student waitresses, door keepers, musicians,

Geraldine Doogue was the articulate leader of the afternoon's discussion panel and a warm and friendly contributor to guide us to

singers, book sellers, souvenir stall keepers, tom and many, many nuns and former teach-

Sister Deirdre Rofe to all the members of her

"Face the Fears and Recognise the Joys of the

ers. Old friends joined with new friends as

Loreto Family, set the scene on Friday even-

Thinking Heart".

many generations of Loreto schoolgirls gath-

ing.

Sunday's programme began with another address by Dr. Cassidy - "The Cancer Journey" to an audience which included many

ered and shared meals in the beautifully decorated marquee and surrounding grounds.

Let us hope that, we all go forth now in the spirit of' Federation and be "truly the women

On Saturday the Keynote Address was delivered by noted English author, Dr. Sheila Cassidy - "Creating a Thinking Heart".

What a deeply caring and committed lady smiling, humorous, artistic, often child-like in

The weekend of 15th - 17th March 1991 saw

the culmination of nearly two years of hard work by our Federation Committee, under the

writings of Mary Ward.

drivers, hosts to interstate and Ballarat visi-

health professionals from around Aust,ralia.

Mass followed, and then the General Meeting

for this season of the Church's needs".

of the Loreto Federation of Australia and a

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Helpers. Gabrielle McCorkell ana u:aw

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A SACRED SPACE To carry on the spirit of Federation, 1991: Sister Ruth will organise an hour of prayer on

the first Thursday of each month from 12

centre), foeveni rmerngFeder viMarsitorsy Wratigtheht (Saturday dinner,ation President, with two

Mrs Sue Olney, Miss Penny Graham, Miss Sally Mrs Joy Hanrahan, Mrs Gail Graham, Mrs Mary

.*harS with their daughters.

Three mu,„.

noon to 1 pm, in the Convent Chapel.

No obligations attached, just mark the date in your diary. Come when and if you can.

Bring a friend.

The first session will be on Thursday May 2nd.

Sister

Margarita's Column Marriages:

Jacqueline Walker to Brett Stene Victoria Doyle to John Resic Births:

Annette

Hill

(Mrs. Coulson) a son,

VIDEO AND TAPES

Sebastian

OF FEDERATION,

daughter, Isobel Jane

Sarah Mott (Mrs. David MacKay) a Elizabeth Willis (Mrs. Ferrari) a son,

1991

Alexander

Deaths:

i ,nnAh Maher and

Helpers. L. to r.' Danielle Burnes, Gamble.

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Letitia

Video, keynote address (Saturday morning), $30 (including postage).

Tapes, 3 sessions (Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning), $10 each (including postage).

Contact: Mrs Andrea Maule 13 Hilda Crescent

Hawthorn 3122 Phone: 818 7971

Bon Hegarty (Mrs. Frank Hill) mother of Frank, Margaret and Barbara Clare Coffee (Mrs. Bayne)

Mrs. Kelly, mother of Sr. Jane, Carolyn and Noel

Engagements

Sally-Ann Dickinson to Robert Hinton