MANDETILLIAN Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VBH 7636, Vol. 6, No. 2, 1991
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
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NOTES
FROM THE Pl EINCIPAL
"Welcome to the Family. We're glad that you have come t,0 share your life with us so we grow in love.. 7 '1'lit· (4)ening word>, 1,1 une of
By ANNE HUNT
Performing Arts -
our traditional hymns are heard and sung by One of our goals at Loreto is to have the
students grow in confidence and competence
all in the Junior Sc·hool each year as we web come new students to the I.oreto Family. In
in their ability to take initiative, to accept re-
welcoming new families we accept the gifts
sponsibility and to exercise leadership. The
each member brings, we share the joys, and we
Performing Arts Festival reflects this empha-
embrace with them their sorrows.
sis more strongly than perhaps any other
Several events this past term have empha-
event in the school calendar. What a great
sised the strong family supp()rt that exists at
pleasure it is to see the students achieve such
I.oreto. On Open I)ay of Family Week we were proud to welcome so many family and friends of the School. Parents, grandparents and friends enjoyed the opportunity of visiting classrooms and specialist areas. Open and honest discussion was a feature of the meeting for parents of children preparing to receive the Sacrament of' Reconcili-
standards of leadership, performance and cooperation. Particular credit is to be given to the Year 12 students who undertake this con-
siderable responsibility and who invariably exercise their leadership with such talent. Certainly these are difficult times we live in,
times of uncertainty and insecurity, and yet it
Festival By LYSHIA TRAVERS
Music Captain The 1991 Performing Arts Festival was held on 17th May at the auspicious Mel-
bourne Concert Hall. As always, it was a night of excitement for all the student,s and their
parents.
Barry performed first, with the theme of "I)reams - A Reflection of Yourself'. Sev-
is important for us in raising our children not
ation. Even more recently the School has
to succumb to cynicism or depression. Cele-
conducted a series of home meetings for
included the spectacular "Time Warp" dance,
brations and festivals are even more import-
parents and children involved in the First
and the hilarious "Bananas in Pyjamas"
ant in troubled times. It is also important f'or
Communion Programme. These meetings
dance.
us to keep in focus our goals and commit-
can only be described as sacred spaces in the year. Teachers. parents and children talk to-
Mornane's bright and cole,urful costumes added vitality to their theme of "Discrimination in the Toy Factory". In particular, the clowns, golliwogs, soldiers and Humpty Dumpties amazed us all with their sparkling
ments. For the students to be able to take
Mrs. Anne Hunt
initiative, to accept responsibility and to exer-
gether about fundamental issues such as Be-
cise leadership are vital aspects in achieving
longing, Friendship, Community Gatherings,
our most important goal: to prepare them to
self'-discipline and a strength of character
face the challenges before them and to nur-
that will not desert her in times of' diffi-
ture in each one an enduring faith, a strong
cully.
Forgiveness, and of course, Jesus. Family and School reflect together, and the presence of
God is tangible. It is a privilege to be part of these gatherings. The Loreto Family is a local, national and
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international network. Here at Mandeville we 61 'n 16£1
r;,·hi,ace ihie nair„,rl, 1-,rings to
our educational programme and 1 to our
eral of the highlights in this performance
rc)utines.
Mulhall's choice and execution of music
went down well with students and parents alike. The theme of "Spooks and Spectres" provided the House with the opportunity to perform the popular "Bad" dance. Ward's relevant theme 01 .
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Phe Environ-
ment" startled us all by including a number of
lives.
humo rous caricatures of some of Australia's
well known personalities. It is in some ways unfortunate that there has to be a winner and loser, as each House
pitts so much effort into its performance. However, t,he adjudicator for the evening, Ms. Faye Dumont, awarded Mulhall the House Choir Shield for their rendition cif "Sounds of
,Silence", and Ward won the PAF Cup. Each House deserves congratulations, and hope-
fully the high standard of this year's performance will be equalled next year.
HELEN MURPHY IBVM
After the PA.F.: 1. t6 r., Elizabeth Clancy, Rebecca Gibson, Sara Dennis, Gabrielle Mar-
chetti, Lyshia Travers, Sharia Tribe. =r»90
LORETO $1
Sr. Helen Murphy, Mr. Peter Stosius and Mrs. Anne Hunt outside one of the new Junior
School bui!dings.
MILLION APPEAL
JACK SCHAEFER FENCING
COMPETITION From STEPHEN MAULE
By CATHIE STOBIE
The Loreto $1 million appeal is proceeding well in its second year. Above may be seen the
This annual eventwas held on Sunday 19th May in the PE Centre. Approximat.ely 15
extensions to the Junior School which com-
competitors from three schools took part and
prise Stage 2 of the overall project. Pledge reminders have now been sent out
the results were as follows:
Under 13 1st Hannah Smith, 2nd Catherine
and those few who were not able to be con-
Stribley, :trd Elizabeth McCartney
tacted last, year and new parents are presently being asked for their support to this import-
Call from I,oret.o) Over 13
ant appeal.
1st
Marie-Anne
Davies,
2nd
Lucienne Bailey, 3rd Kate Wil-
Donati()ns, which are tax deductible, are
liams (all from I.oreto)
always gratefully received from past students
Also special congratulations must go to
and past parents, who after all, have enjoyed
Marie-Anne Davies who has been selected for
the benefits ofthe generosity o f previous gen-
the State Fencing Team in both Foil and
eratic,ns.
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