The Mandevillian, 1992, Vol7, No3

MANDETILLIAN Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VBH 7636, Vol. 7, No. 3,1992

THE JUNIOR SCHOOL VCE LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL

JUNIOR SCHOOL PRAYER ROOM

GRANT

What an opportune theme we chose for

MANDEVILLE

1992 - "Space for God, for self, for others".

For we now have a very special qpace for God in the Junior School - our prayer room.

FACE

HALL'S

This is not to imply that God is confined to the prayer room, but rather that we have an actual physical area in which the process of

In the past term the activities in the Jun-

or leadership. Many of the students'

ior School have had an international bias

fundraising activities are for works run by

above and beyond normal educational and

Loreto Sisters in Third World countries. Last

media presentations.

year in the Junior School $6,000 was raised

The Olympic Games carried the interna-

to provide facial surgery for Cambodian chil-

tional theme into every classroom and into

dren suffering facial deformities. Much of

every aspect of the curriculum. A highlight

this surgery has now taken place, and we

of the games was our own Mini-Olympics

recently received "before" and "after" photo-

one memorable afternoon.

graphs from Sister Margaret Burchell IBVM,

International dress and food provided a

Co-ordinator of the program.

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finding and making space for God (and for

PART OF

Junior School is reflected in the placement

SUCCESSFUL

Year 6 area. It is our hope that our present

ourselves) will become much gentler.

The centrality of God in the life of the ofthe prayer room. It is not "set apart", but is situated between the staff room and the

school community, and generations of children and teachers to come, will experience,

PROJECT

in this simple room, times of peace, reneetion and quiet, vibrant liturgical celebra-

colourful addition to the international

All this makes sense of the Social Justice

In February 1992, the Ministry of Educa-

tions, a sense of community, and the oppor-

music, dance and games at the Year Five

Policy recently put in place in the Junior

tion announced the availability of $450,000

tunity to "sit with" their joys and sorrows,

Ball.

School. Part of the policy commits students

to fund projects concerned with VCE library

where we do, in fact, enjoy space with God.

Childrens' Book Week theme for this year, "Windows into Worlds", literally opened windows into worlds limited only by the imagination.

Our school is part of an international net-

and staff to a growth in awareness of the world beyond our immediate environment, and to the development of our sense of responsibility in relation to this world and its people.

resources. Submissions were invited from

and other institutions providing resources for the VCE.

The Senior Library was part of a network formed for the purpose of making a submis-

work of educational enterprises linked be-

Sr. Helen Murphy IBVM

cause of the Loreto presence, participation,

Head of the Junior School

sion. The other libraries included those from

Lauriston Girls' School, St. Catherine's Girls'

School, Korowa Anglican Girls' School, Sacrd Coeur and Melbourne Grammar School. Two

public libraries also became involved:

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER Peter Kearney's "Lead me to Hope" was adopted as the unofficial theme song for the Actions Speak Louder Conference held at Kirribilli over the weekend of July 17-19.

Around seventy young (and young-at-heart) adults gathered in a spirit of hope to explore the many dimensions of social justice. The Conference was a most fitting way to mark a hundred years of Loreto presence in Sydney.

Maureen Burke IBVM and Sandra Perrett

IBVM, in their Team Ministry capacity, mobilised a group of young adults to organise the Conference which was attended by a diverse cross-section of people from all over Australia - students, people involved in education, youth ministry, social work, parishes, outreach and community development agencies. We came from different backgrounds and with differing interests, but with similar desires to educate ourselves, network

with other young people and enjoy the last few days of the holidays. It was a very energetic group of people; an amazing blend of big hearts, wide eyes, earnest questions, passion and fervent belief that change CAN be made and the world can be a better place for ALL. The Conference certainly wasn't all hype; time was built in for shared and individual reflection, wonderfully simple and appropriate liturgies and for direct exposure to the glaring inequalities on which our

had stirred our hearts, then the exposure

This network was keen to maximise the

ing. As Erin-Marie O'Neill and Anne-Maree

use of resources held by all of these librar-

McCreery got lost in the Kings Cross region,

ies. These resources included books, jour-

I ventured to the Migrant Holding Centre at

nals, bibliographies and rare material. Of

Villawood. Under the glare of lights in the

particular concern was the need to provide a

barbed-wire encased compound (with a veri-

wide range of material to VCE students at

table UN delegation of children playing tag

very short notice.

under the watchful eye of the roving Com-

Our submission was based around the con-

monwealth Police), I had long conversations

cept of using a network of facsimile ma-

with two people from Cambodia. A Khmer,

chines in order to facilitate rapid document

Hem Pholla has a wife and three beautiful

delivery amongst all member libraries. This

small children; his eldest daughter keeps

was seen as an effective, yet relatively inex-

asking why they can't go on the other side of

pensive means of sharing resources.

the fence. Ung Bun Nat, a Chinese woman

Only about thirty projects were successful

about my age, would like to be a doctor.

in receiving funding; we were extremely

Both Pholla and Nat have been in detention

pleased that "The document delivery net-

in Australia for over two years; they have

work for the Malvern/Prahran region" was

NO IDEA what the future holds for them.

one of these.

We spent quite a bit of time reflecting on

All libraries now have their fax machines

this experience on the final morning of the

installed and we are able to provide stu-

Conference, My reflections are still beyond

our Australian context. I had been part of a

dents with copies of articles, pages from books, references etc., within a very short time. It is very pleasing to all of us to be able to offer such a high level of service to a group whose information needs are diverse

hope-filled process of reflection and action; a

and challenging.

Over the weekend I felt I had learnt a

great deal about the "signs of the times" in

dynamic that will lead our Church into the

Rosemary Abbott

next millennium..... the desire, energy, faith,

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love and enthusiasm were certainly there to And so we sang in our final liturgy:

So I can live and work for Your day...."

During the recent July holidays I attended an inspiring Conference on the education of the "Gifted and Talented". The venue for

this Conference was in Hawaii, admittedly a location which provided a casual, holidaylike and aesthetically-pleasing environment to contrast appropriately with the intensity of the Conference.

The presenters of the Conference were: - Sandra N. Kaplan, Associate Director, N/S-LTI-G/T

- Irving S. Sato, Director, N/S-LTI-G/T - Dorothy Sisk, Conn Endowed Chair in

Gifted, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas The main focus of the Conference was on

the "Differentiated Curriculum" approach to

education whereby an over-riding theme is studied by all students and in all subject areas. The "Differentiated Curriculum" does

allow for individual differences, and this permits students to work at their own levels.

For gifted students the course differs in that it involves more depth, complexity, acceleration and/or novelty. The work is largely interdisciplinarian in nature.

Because of the way our schools are structured in Australia, this approach can be more

easily dealt with at the primary level. It is difficult for us, at the secondary level, to

of the ideas presented during this Confer-

And we prayed:

ence into our own system.

The conference confirmed in my mind that we are already making some very positive strides in catering for the needs of our gifted

"Let us not love in word or speech but in deed and in truth."

Anne Muirhead, Ballarat - August 1992 1.

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jects, each of which operates separately.

However, it is possible to incorporate some

"Lead me to hope I pray

.

.

The process over the three days was very

TALENTED

adopt this way of teaching completely for at present we are locked into timetabled sub-

make it happen.

society is built.

GIFTED AND

Prahran and Malvern.

experience (Workshop III) was gut-wrench-

words....

Pat O'Halloran, R.E.C. Junior School.

schools, government and non-government,

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skilful. The keynote address by Libby Rogerson IBVM, and the first round of workshops, dealt with justice issues on a struc-

students - namely extension and accelera-

tion Mathematics, open-ended tasks, the Mentor program, Tournament of Minds, and advanced placements at the VCE level. Still, we must not be content to feel satisfied that

tural level. Within the broad themes of Shel-

we have found all the answers.

ter, Racism, Employment, Education,

At the recent faculty co-ordinators' meet-

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Health, Structural Justice and Creation Spirituality, we were encouraged to analyse the

ing, it was decided that we set up a "Gifted and Talented Taskforce" to oversee and im-

use of power and to uncover the intercon-

plement a variety of strategies to deal with

nected threads that are often woven together

our gifted and talented students across the

to deny people access to basic human rights and needs. We met in much smaller groups

curriculum.

for our second workshop, during which we

sues raised at the Conference, I see no point

dialogued with people "in the field" who have

in purely adopting a method of teaching com-

Whilst I was most impressed with the is-

made creative and whole-hearted responses to social injustice. If Workshop I had chal-

Actions Speak Louder Conference discussion

lenged us on the head level and Workshop II

group

pletely and utterly. Rather, we can use this knowledge and adapt it at our will.

Rosemary Abbott

Darryl Jenner

DRAMATIC

MANDEVILLE

SUCCESS

MINI

As we waited in anticipation for the cur-

OLYMPICS

tains to rise, all seven of us confronted feel-

ings of fear and excitement. This was the Catholic Schools' Drama Festival and tonight

If you thought the Olympics at Barcelona

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were exciting, then you should have been at

was Mandeville's turn to perform the play

Lot·eto on 7th August for the "Mandeville

"Covenant vith Death".

Mini Olympics"! Ten different countries were

The Catholic Schools' Drama Festival is

run under the patronage of His Grace T.F.

represented with every girl in the Junior

Little, Melbourne's Archbishop, and we were

School participating. To the music "Chari-

performing in the twenty-sixth festival.

ots of Fire", each country paraded onto the

"Covenant with Death" seemed appropri-

oval and after the ceremonial passing of the

ate for the enclosed venue as the play was

torch and lighting of the Olympic flame, the

set in an ancient Egyptian tomb, 3,000 BC.

athletes were ready for action. For the next

Nemgad, the Queen, had just died and as

hour it was non-stop activity and fun as

was traditional, her six willing handmaidens

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would follow her to the next life. Unfortu-

each girl participated in the following events

- long jump, high jump, hurdles, sprints,

nately one of these maidens questioned her proposed destiny and had the makings of a

mini marathon, soccer, basketball, newcombe

women's liberationist, way before her time.

(volleyball) and gymnastics. The officials

Her plan for escape foundered and thus re-

were busy awarding gold, silver and bronze

suited in her tragic "end .

medals after each event.

Despite strong competition from ten other

Mandeville Mini Olympics

Catholic schools, including Xavier, Genazzano, Star of the Sea, St. Kevin's and

Avila, we managed to gain a place in the final. Three schools were chosen to perform

at the closing ceremony. USA scooped the

ADJUDICATOR'S MEET THE

on the last night, which was a presentation, as the winner had previously been chosen.

Little did we expect that we would be the winners, for Mandeville had not done so for

twenty-four years.

COMMENTS

CHALLENGE

ON

as we were identified by numbers "tattooed"

Our nerves overcame the perishing cold

The final was one we will all remember.

The two other plays performing with us were from Star of the Sea and a combined Loreto/

St. Kevin's play. Having made the finals, competing with our fellow school mates and

1VIANDEVILLE'S PLAY

gratulations must go to Laura Henderson and Claire Brookes who both received awards

On behalf of all members of the east we

to Mrs. Saxon.

been possible.

Claire Brookes and Nicolette De Zoete

LORETO COLLEGE, MANDEVILLE

Junior School Physical Education

'BangE all, plunged into the water with more than five hundred competitors ofall ages and back-

attention, and as the play proceeded, this

group became less congested upon reaching

momentum was never lost.

the third flag and our girls, although somewhat bruised, worked towards a strong fin-

Chris Edmonds

One by one the competitors emerged from

effort; all parts were acted with energy and entliusiaz,m. This inade lite play very eiljoy-

the water and ran onto the sand towards the

and the way it was conveyed by the cast

roads and darted in amongst each other to increase personal speed. After four kilometres we were halfway through completing The Challenger Triathlon and this could be seen on the faces of many. Still Loreto re-

some would point out that the costumes were hardly authentic, they conveyed a feeling of ancient Egypt. Sets and props were appropriate and efficiently used.

Throughout the play the stage was well set and all movement blocked out effectively.

Actors knew where they should be and movement to and fro was fluid - this was a well

rehearsed and directed piece.

Congratulations to all concerned for a marThe Adjudicator Dale Shepherd Catholic Schools' Drama Festival - the

OFF TO

O'Callaghan, Laura Henderson, Victoria Finck

ROWING CAMP

Front row 1-r: Susan Bannigan, Jacqueline Sherren

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mained steadfast in the bike ride and the

girls continued on to perform their personal best.

The third leg was noticeably the toughest and tested the fitness of all triathletes. The

Claire Gacioch (Year 11), an exchange

change from riding to running proved arduous on one's legs, however all Mandeville competitors remained well within the field.

student from France, spent three months at Mandeville. Claire has now returned to France.

The one kilometre course was to be run twice

and the general pace had slowed down some-

vellous effort!

STUDENT

gone from being a "school offish" to a "swarm of bees" as we hugged the corners of the

The play demanded costuming that was

EXCHANGE

transition area. The Loreto team furiously changed into their riding gear and sped off on the eight kilometre journey. We had

had much depth, the understanding of this,

detailed; this was met, and though I am sure

FRENCH

ish.

pleased to say that this was truly a group

were excellent.

Saxon, Nicolette De Zoete

starting gun. Racing through our minds was the thought of what lay ahead; a 300

opening the cast commanded the audience's

What a well staged piece! From the very

the way in which the cast opened up the subject for the audience. The subject matter

Middle row 1-r: Claire Brookes, Mrs. Sue

if one day in the future, we will be watching

grounds. The swim was the opening leg of the competition and as we approached the first flag we had to discipline our breathing and concentrate on stroke technique. The

HALL, TOORAK

able to watch. You are to be commended for

Back row 1-r: Claire Rosel, Michelle

girls participating in the events, I wondered one of our own girls win gold for Australia.

The Mandeville Triathlon Team, ten in

cast member perform their part well. I am

winners!

of our sporting heroes. As I watched the

the beach of Port Melbourne awaiting the

FESTIVAL

In a piece like this it is essential that each

i

It was great fun hosting our own Mini

Olympics and stepping into the shoes of some

kilometre run.

Without her tremendous

effort and guidance, none of this would have

they did in Barcelona - tenth (out often!).

on our arms. Anxiously we stood abreast on

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS DRAMA

for promising acting.

would like to express our deepest gratitude

pool with the Aussies not faring as well as

metre swim, an 8 kilometre bike ride and a 2

winning, proved to be an experience both rewarding and unforgettable. Special con-

There was great excitement and anticipation at the announcement of the medal tally

what. Eventually our competition crossed the finish line and although the outcome was of a mixed standard, results are not always a true judge of performance.

Thanks must go to Mrs. Hinton who or-

ganised the event which proved beneficial for all and was well worthwhile. Thank you also to the parents who supported us throughout the event.

Well done to all girls who competed in the

1992 Challenger Triathlon on April 11th and congratulations on "Meeting this Challenge".

Claire Nelson, with the help of Olivia Jones

UNITED

NATIONS YOUTH

CONFERENCE DELEGATE

and Anna Bowen

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Megan Larnach-Jones and Sarah Lachal.

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Catholic Schools' Drama Festival. Victoria

Finck and Jacqueline Sherren

Congratulations to Megan Lai·nach-Jones (Year 10), Sarah Lachal (Year 12) and Lisa

Triathlon Group

Anderson (Year 9) (not pictured) - these girls have been selected to attend the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra for a

Top 1-r: Amy Lally, Anna Bowen, Katrina

one-week Rowing Camp during the Term 3 holidays.

Laurence, Joanna Laurence, Claire Nelson, Jane Nolan, Lucy Curtain.

Michaela Keogh (Year 11) was a delegate

Bottom 1-r: Olivia Jones, Julia Cullity, Melissa

at the United Nations Youth Conference in

Hennessy

Tasmania during the last term holidays.

LORETO, MANDEVILLE HALL'S NEW COUNCIL 1....IMMWTH.mi

During the Inauguration Ceremony for our new School Council, which was

held in the Chapel on Monday evening, 31st August, Sister Deirdre Rofe called the members of the Council, by name, to come forth. Then, in the presence of their families, the school administrative team and the Loreto Sisters com-

munity, the Council members all stated

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their willingness to share in the responsibility of Christian leadership of our

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Loreto, Mandeville Hall family. Each member was presented with a folder of documents, symbolizing their commit-

ment to service and all joined in 4

prayer...

Loving God, we giue you thanks for the many and varied ways you enable us to serue

you. Bless these members of Loreto Mandeuille Hall's School Council, and our whole Loreto family, and grant that through

our shared vision and commitment, we may all be of service to

this school and bring

honour and glory to you. Grant this through

itia*tttit#*F

Christ Our Lord.

Amen.

THE ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF SCHOOL COUNCIL

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Loreto, Mandeville Hall is honoured to be the first of our Loreto schools in Australia to be entrusted to the care of a School Council.

On this auspicious occasion, it is important to explain, at least briefly, the nature of the function and responsibilities of the School Council.

Firstly, members of Council are appointed to the Council by the Provincial of the Institute (IBVM). Members are chosen for their -l

expertise and not on a representative basis.

Members of School Council must demonstrate a commitment to Loreto and its ethos.

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The Council is responsible to the Institute for the School. Together with the Principal,

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it is responsible for ensuring that the Religious and Educational philosophy of the IBVM are maintained and promoted in the school. School policy must be developed in

Sr Deirdre Rote, Provincial Superior, with me mbers of the new School Couneil and Mrs Anne

Hunt, Principal, at the inauguration ceremony Standing, 1. to r.: Mrs Susan Pascoe, Sr Marg laret Honner, Mr John McKinrion, Mr Paul Hoy, Mr David Beatty, Mr Michael Tilley, Mr Reg Brownell, Mrs Jane Ahmed.

line with the Institute philosophy. The Council is also responsible for the care, development and use of the school property and

Sitting, 1. to r.: Miss Elizabeth Butt, Sr Ellison Taffe, Sr Deirdre Rofe, Mr John ,Arthur (Chairman),

building. It approves the school budget. The Council has three standing committees: Finance, Property and Development (fund-raising and marketing). Non-Council members may be coopted to the standing committees of the Council.

Mrs Anne Hunt.

The text of Sister Deirdre Rofe's address during the Inauguration Ceremony Tonight's ceremony is a landmark in the

ing their part in the continuing, evolving

eration of the school, including matters of' curriculum, employment of staff, and care

117 year history of' the Institute in Aus-

history of Loreto, Mandeville Hall. For this

sions are based on sound Christian values,

tralia. It marks a new phase in the way the

is the lesson tha L history teaches us. We

and discipline of students is delegated to the Principal of the school. The Principal

Institute expresses its ongoing commitment

each have a role U ) play for a relatively short

to providing quality education for girls in

time. In the vas t scheme of things and I

the Catholic tradition.

What we are cel-

would put the lit 'e of a school in that cat-

you will carry the school community with you. And if you don't? See it as an opportunity to explain your reasons at depth and so cast responsibility for further decision on

agement of the school at each Council meet-

ebrating tonight is the formalising of a part-

egory, it is impor tant that a group such as

those who would criticise.

ing. There will be approximately eight Coun-

nership between the Institute and a group of

this recognises th; at its contribution needs to

One thing I think you can be sure of in an

women and men who have agreed to collabo-

further the goals of the school. Serving on

effect the Chief Executive Officer of the

rate in this great enterprise. The school and

a School Council

school, its managing director. The School

by that I mean the students, the staff, the

fame or self aggra ndisement. In many ways,

Council operates at the level of policy; the Principal at the level of administration of

parents, the buildings, the support service, the very future of Loreto, Mandeville Hall,

it will probably be ! a rather anonymous service. Maybe it's a function of false humility

uncertain future is that you will come under scrutiny and occasionally be found wanting.

At such times loyalty to the decision, to the school, will be of paramount importance. I

policy.

can only benefit from this commitment, on

practised by relik rious orders, maybe it's a

to the school deserve the fullest communica-

the part of so many talented people.

feminine thing, 1 )ut our schools have not

tion possible. Every voice needs to be heard,

The responsibility for the day to day op-

presents a report to the Council on the man-

cil meetings each year. The Principal is in

Within the day to day operation of the

is no short cut to personal

light! But I am convinced that if your deci-

believe parents and all with a commitment

school, matters of curriculum, the extra-cur-

It is nonetheless a curious phenomenon.

seen the need to h wave portraits of Principals

even if all advice is not, cannot be, followed.

ricular program, internal school matters will

It is at once a brand new concept and struc-

continue to be determined by the School

ture; yet we all recognise that it has grown

in oils lining the 5 School Hall, Equally there is no explicit ackr iowledgment of the contri-

The old adage that people feel commitment where they are valued is perennially sound.

out of a historical context. This new School

bulk)n of the succ essive Provincial Councils

Council is inheriting a fine school, one that can take its place among Melbourne's schools

which have exerci sed the ultimate responsi-

as a place of learning, a place of Christian

made this feature of Service in Loreto ranks

In the Principal and Staff you have an inestimable asset. They are well qualified, experienced professionals in a very complex environment. They deserve and need your

acceptance and understanding and a place where girls can grow through encouragement. The values and principles guiding the development of this school were forged

clear before we a 11 began! But it is a salu-

support and interest. Good, warm, chal-

tary reminder th: itt service is essentially di-

over centuries of reflection on the essential

service; wrapping : a towel around his waist,

lenging and frank communication between Council and the School should be of the highest priority. I urge all of you to make an effort to come to know people here, the

he proceeded to v wash the feet of the disci-

rhythm of the school year and the particular

such diverse issues as the introduction of

spirit of Mary Ward and its expression in the overall policies and daily practices of a

ples. To preserve the attitude ofJesus "I am

stresses under which all schools labour at

new subjects into the curriculum, school uni-

modern school. It belongs to a vast network

among you as on, 3 who serves" will demand

present. If possible do not turn down too

form, school trips, the introduction of insig-

of Institute schools ar()und the world, which

quite explicit and frequent reflection on your

many invitations to attend school functions!

nia for student leaders and policies in rela-

take their inspiration from the life and maxims of Mary Ward. This international con-

part in the atti tudes you bring to your

It's at the Oak Parlours, the finals of the

deliberations.

Debating Competition, the Creative Arts

nection is an enormous richness and one

May I add anotl ier guiding principle which

Policy Council. This decision-making structure has been operating in the school for more than ten years and has clearly proved its worth and competence within the overall

decision making structures in the school. It is led by the Principal and its membership

comprises the three Deputies, the Sister Superior and several elected members of staff.

Over the years, it has given consideration to

various submissions from teaching staff, from students and from parents, ranging across

tion to the implementation of the VCE, to name just a few.

bility to this poinl L. Perhaps we should have

rected towards o thers. Jesus at the Last

Supper provides u is with the perfect image of

Festival, the Junior School liturgies and con-

Should any member of the school commu-

which I hope will always be actively culti-

comes from our

nity have concerns to raise or proposals to make concerning the internal operation of

vated. This school is not an island; it be-

Ward tradition. I n its Latin form it is called

stand and genuinely appreciate a whole di-

longs to part of the Institute-main, to paraphrase John Donne's sermon.

a commitment to

mension of Loreto.

good. It urges all who would follow this way

Finally take heart in two important fun-

To this wider frame of reference comes the

ofthinking and ac ting, to consider the greater

damentals. One that you have in this Coun-

new Council; a group of people who have been selected because they have two things

good (not to be confused with Bentham's

Social Theory ). 1 [t presumes a capacity for

cil, a group of committed and skilful friends of the school. You are all on, at base, about

discernment bas¢ ed on Gospel values. For

the same thing. I hope you take time to

you are not just ir ivolved in dollars and cents

articulate those beliefs from time to time

the school - be it curriculum, school activities or whatever - these should be raised

with the Principal. Such issues are not within the role of the School Council. The

areas of School Council's responsibility are policy development, financial management of the school, property maintenance, planning and the pastoral care ofPrincipal, staff, students and parents. In relation to these areas, members of' the school community may bring issues to the attention of the School

in common (there could be more!). Firstly they believe in the value of an education in the Loreto tradition with its emphasis on Freedom, Justice, Integrity and secondly

Ignatius of Loyola/Mary the magis, to the greater

certs that you will come to know, under-

or buildings or e ven creating good lines of

with each other. Secondly, you are not alone.

communication. ' You are concerned with the

You have the support and confidence of the

hearts, the mindi : and the souls of' our chil-

Institute and in particular the Association

dren. This princ :iple may well lead you to

Council. In that case, correspondence should

each has a particular area of expertise or experience which will ensure that the decisions taken by Council are never narrow or

be addressed to the Chairman of the School

short term in nature.

Council, C/- Loreto, Mandeville Hall.

times, I should probably add they have a third quality in common viz. courage to take on this rather awesome responsibility of' play-

prevailing values of other schools, the wider community. At t imes you may even appear

(The Provincial and Council) and to put it simply, you have God on your side too. So what need have you to fear? It is a night for

Sr. Ellison Taffe

Sister Superior at Toorak

In these uncertain

make decisions ' which run counter to the

foolish, backwarc 1 or alternative. The Gos-

pel has a habit of putting people in that

rejoicing that such a good thing has come to pass.

Deirdre Rofe IBVM

MEMBERS

OF LORETO, t

1VIANDEVILLE HALL'S FIRST

COUNCIL, 1992

David Beatty

Jane Ahmed

John Arthur (Chairman)

John has recently retired as managing di-

Janie is a past pupil of Loreto, Toorak and

Father of Helen (Year 3) and Michelle

rector of CRA financial services and is cur-

mother of Natalie (Year 5). She is Leasing

(Year 7), David is a partner in Arthur

rently commercial director of the family transport business. John's daughter, Emily,

Manager of the family company, Speeds

Andersen & Co., specialising in financial con-

Shoes.

sulting services.

is a recent graduate of Loreto, Toorak.

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Elizabeth Butt

Reg Brownell

Reg has extensive management experience

Sr. Margaret Honner

Elizabeth is recently retired Principal of

Paul Hoy

Sr. Margaret is presently Principal of

Paul is father of Belinda (Year 12), Jane

in building maintenance and is presently

Fintona Girls' School.

She comes to our

Loreto, Kirribilli, prior to which she was

(Year 10), Madeline (Year 7) and Rachel

managing director of a chemical services company. Reg is father of Lisa, Rebecca and

School Council with a wealth of experience

Principal of Loreto, Coorparoo. Sr. Margaret

(Year 6). Paul is a partner with Purves

and expertise in work with School Councils

is also a member of the Provincial Council of

Clarke Richards and specialises in corpo-

Kate who are now past pupils and of Sara

and in school management generally.

the Institute.

rate and commercial, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation.

(Year 12).

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John MeKinnon

John was partner in charge of manage-

h Susan Pascoe

Susan is a past pupil of Loreto, Ballarat She has

Sr. Ellison Taffe

Michael Tilley

Sr. Ellie is Sister Superior of the Loreto Community at Toorak. She is also a mem-

rate advisory and business consulting prac-

ment consultancy with Price Waterhouse.

and mother of Carla (Year 8).

Jolit is the father of Gabrielle and of Anna,

worked for many years in Catholic educa-

both of whom are past pupils of Loreto,

tion and now holds the senior position of the

ber of the teaching staffin the school, taking Religious Education classes at Years 11 and

Toorak and are now teachers.

Co-ordinating Chairperson (Policy) with the

12.

Catholic Education Office of Melbourne.

Michael is managing director of a corpotice. Michael is father of Melissa (Year 9), Andrea (Year 8) and Kate (Year 2).

MATHEMATICS

just discuss the work or the state of the

involved are achieving very pleasing grades

world.

at both levels.

-THE

EXTENSION CLASSES

SUBJECT CHOICE

At Years 7 and 8 about a fifth of the cohort

In Years 10, 11 and 12 there are various

INDIVIDUAL

participate in an extension class in Mathematics once a week. Here they are chal-

mathematics subjects which students may

EXPERIENCE

lenged and encouraged to take their Mathematics beyond the regular syllabus and textbook. For many it is their first experience of the character-building nature of' difficulty, and the joy and satisfaction experienced when that difficulty is finally overcome.

and abilities. This range of options is a contributing factor to the large percentage

Mathematics looms large in the lives of most Mandeville students. All students must

take Mathematics at least until the end of

Year 10, and, surprising though it may seem, more than seventy-five percent of Year 12 students choose at least one mathematics

subject. With such a large proportion of the student body involved, with all their varied enthusiasms, fears and strengths, it is essential that mathematics be presented flexibly yet rigorously, with recognition of individual differences. Able students require challenge and insecure students need reas-

surance and support. Yet, to a greater extent than most subjects, we have a cumulative core of content which must be covered

choose, based on their ambitions, interests

of senior students remaining involved in mathematics.

With the range of approaches to teaching and learning mathematics discussed above it is to be hoped that all students can find a

SMALL MATHS CLASS

route to the pleasures and satisfactions to

Also at Years 7 and 8 up to 15 students drawn from all of the colour classes form a

small class for all of their Mathematics les-

sons. This provides support for students who are finding the challenges of the regu-

be found in the study of mathematics at Years 11 and 12 combined Maths class,

Mandeville.

Reasoning and Data Units 3 and 4 STAFF INVOLVEMENT IN NEW

Rear: Mr. Andrew Schmidt

MATHS BOOK

Middle: Clare Anderson, Angela Rennie, Claire Carroll

lar class overwhelming. Some find that att

Earlier this year Natalie Magrath and

ter a period in this gentler environment they

Karen Lancaster participated in a joint ven-

are ready to gird their loins and tackle the

ture of the Mathematics Association of Vic-

work of the regular class again.

toria and the Department of Environment.

ACCELERATION CLASS

ematics teachers and experts in environmen-

ously Mathematics teachers need to be

In an innovation this year, sixteen very

tal issues together could compile a number

Superheroes, but we are also providing sup-

able Year 9 students were invited to study

of real-world mathematics problems suitable

port and challenge in several structural

both Year 9 and 10 Mathematics simultane-

for VCE study. Topics covered included sa-

ously. Next year they will be able to take a VCE mathematics subject in Year 10, gain-

effect, deforestation and waste management.

THE MATHS ROOM

ing a head start on Year 11 and 12 subjects.

will find a friendly Mathematics teacher

At the moment as well as regular Mathematics classes this involves meeting in the Maths room two mornings a week before the rest of the school has swung into action, discussing Mathematics over a glass ofjuice.

Great courage has been required to join Year 10 Mathematics classes for some topics, in small groups of two to four. So far we have

ready to answer questions, teach a topic, or

had no casualties and all of the students

FFRANCES

SUZUKI STAR

INGRAM'S

piano under Denise Pratt, was the youngest

This small cosy room just beside the Clendon Road gate is a source of great com-

fort to many students, particularly when a test is coming up and they realise that they

haven't quite grasped the finer details of a topic or technique. Here, before school and at lunchtime several days each week, they

linity, endangered species, the greenhouse Geoff Linke from the Rural Water Commis-

sion and Natalie Magrath devoted many hours to produce an excellent problem on salt-load contributions to the network of riv-

ers in the Campaspe region, for inclusion in the book. It is anticipated that the book compiled from this venture will be distributed for schools' use next year.

Glenda Romeril Head of Mathematics

Natalie Magrath and Karen Lancaster

GOOD NEWS:

Anne Devan, after a year of studying the

We have just a few vacancies at Years 4 and

child to perform in the Suzuki Showcase

VISIT

Ill'-lijllall-ll.7-1

The endeavour was organised so that math-

at each level, come what may. Quite obvi-

ways.

Front: Monique Foletta, Olivia Jones, Marguerite Fulton

Concert, which was held in the Caulfield

Complex in June. The concert is held every

On Monday 29th June, Ffrances Ingram

two years and the performers are chosen

visited our school. When we were all settled

from a series ofauditions. She played Minuet

she began her intriguing stories. Ffrances

in G by Bach, which is the Suzuki Level One

started by explaining her background in life

graduation piece. Anne will be taking part

and in story-telling. Then she lit the storytelling candle and her stories commenced.

The performance was both interesting and

Ii,l,L

5 in 1993.

Should you know of families who would be

in another Showcase Concert on December

interested, please direct

13, 1992 at The Great Hall in the National

them to our Registrar,

Gallery.

fun-filled. Ffrances was able to tell a vari-

Mrs Sue Rennie.

Anne Devan

ety of stories, each one making us listen more intently than the previous one. I thought the way Ffrances told her stories was creative, especially the story she told

about the newspaper hats, using a piece of string.

STATE

INTERHOUSE

HOCKEY

GYMNASTICS

PLAYER

COMPETITION

Ffrances Ingram's eyes entranced me as they were so large and moved with the words she spoke. Her voice was calm but it would rise when there was anger in the story or it

would quieten or lower at appropriate moments. With the combination of her facial

expressions, hand gestures and the way Ffrances spoke, illustrations were not necessary as it could all be focused in the imagination.

After Ffrances told her stories, there was a workshop for us all to participate in. We were asked to make a "Story Board". This

meant we had to draw eight pictures of parts of our lives whether it was an embarrassing

moment, a family holiday or a funny or naughty experience. Then we had to exag-

Congratulations to Sarah O'Byrne, one of our Year 9 students, who was selected for

the Under 16 Victorian Secondary School Girls' hockey team. Selection was made after

During the week 17th-20th August, we held our Annual Interhouse Gymnastics Competition. This competition is a culmination of'the four week gymnastics block taught from Year 7 to Year 10. The competition

four vigorous training sessions and match

was a great success and it is always so excit-

situations. The team then did eight weeks

ing to see the high level of skill in the girls'

of intensive training. The culmination of

routines on the beam, floor, uneven bars

the hard work was a trip to Perth (8th-16th

and vault.

August) with a fifteen member team and

Barry were the overall champions with the other houses following closely behind.

Congratulations to all the girls involved and especially to Claudine Olver and Emma

two coaches.

Sarah received the award of Best Player on Field in the match against the Northern Territory. Well done Sarah!

gerate what we drew by telling it, as a story.

Over-all it was an educational and enjoyable afternoon.

Sara Lynch, 7 Red

Keith, our Gymnastics Captains. A special thank you must also be given to Miss Roslyn

Mrs. Cathy Ferrari

Scott, the gymnastics coach, to whom the

PE Co-ordinator

girls' high level of' skill can be attributed.

We are looking forward to next year's

Barry - the winning House L-r: Louise Scally (Vice-captain), Vanessa

performance.

Radovic, Joanna Laurence, Nicole Hall

Mrs. Cathy Ferrari PE Co-ordinator

4

2

4*ks

Ffrances Ingram working with Year 7 students

Sarah O'Byrne

(Captain), Justina Carter, Miss Roslyn Scott, Penny O'Loughlin.

LORETO FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA

20TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE

PAST PUPILS'

OUR LOVE

ANNUAL

AND OUR

SYDNEY 9th-llth October, 1992

THANKS

GENERAL

CONFERENCE THEME TOWARDS 2000 - CHAI MGES AND CHALLENGES

To PAT BUXTON who has recently retired from the Loreto Past Pupils' Associa-

MEETING

"SEEKERS OF TRUTH... DClE.RS OF JUSTICE" Mary Ward

tion, with more than thirty years involve-

ment, and three terms of' Presidency to her

Brochures E 1Vtiilable from:

Sunday fith August heralded the Annual

Penny Gamble 822 7234,an d Andrea Maule 818 7971

General Meeting of the Loreto Toorak Past

Pupils' Association. Following the Mass of

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MOTHERS'

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ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON: a

the Assumption, celebrated by Fr. Mac

But it is in the Blairgowrie Cottage that her memory will most permanently be en-

the group were many supporters of the Past

shrined. She was the motivating force be-

Pupils from a wide range of years. They

hind this idea ofestablishing a holiday house

were present to hear the outgoing President

for the nuns. Care and concern for the well-

Penny Gamble thank her faithful bank of

being of the Community was a most loving

helpers for their loyal support and diligence

characteristic of' Pat's. Pat and her husband

During the meeting the

sub groups, Entally India and the Loreto Cottage at Blairgowrie, were read. The achievement of Colette Burnes and her supThe Loreto Mandeville Hall Ladies' Asso-

porters in raising over a quarter of a million

ciation held their Annual Luncheon at the

Grand Hyatt Hotel on the 6th August. This year's function saw a changed format with a

With Pat at the helm, a Committee of

dedicated Past Pupils was formed, and this Committee has since then administered the

needs of the Cottage, so that it is always

Penny Gamble delivered her final report as President after two hectic years in the

7.30 Report speak to us in a most entertain-

role. She noted that the year 1991-1992 had

ing and encouraging way.

passed well for the Past Pupils' Association

Mary's talk ranged from her reminiscences

with several successful events, including the

as a boarder at Ballarat through to juggling

Cocktail Party, the Annual GolfDay and the

education was the encouragement she re-

thing was in order.

cared-for, always safe, and always a suit-

Loreto student, Mary Delahunty from ABC

stated that one of the benefits of her Loreto

and after the purchase, ensuring that every-

laude". A letter from Sr. Cecilia, writing of

ladies. We were fortunate to have a past

motherhood and a journalistic career. Mary

Dick, (to whom must go a share of this credit) spent long hours of weekend time, before

dollars to date for Entally was received "cum

the work in India, was read to the group.

Guest Speaker being invited to address the

ble way. "We'11 ask Pat" has long been the cry when in doubt or uncertainty!

Larkin SJ, the AGM was held in the Recep-

annual reports from two of the committee

occasion

end in Loreto circles - she is always there, to

help and advise, and support in every possi-

tion Room of'the Convent. Gathered among

over the last year.

most enjoyable

credit. Consequently, Pat has become a leg-

ably furnished haven for which the nuns are

constantly grateful.

We understand that Pat must have relief

from the demands of Committee work, and though there is sadness in our goodbye, we know that the strong links which she has forged with the Loreto Community and the Past Pupils' Association will always remain,

six year reunion. An increase in member-

and we pray that she will be with us for

ship was a pleasing feature of the year, as

many year to come, supporting and encour-

was the beginning of plans for archival work

aging us as of yore, and making some of

to mark the role of the Association in the life

those special trips of hers to the Blairgowrie

with mothers in their desire to maximise

of Loreto. Penny thanked her committee for

Cottage.

the time spent with their children whilst not

their efforts in working for the Association,

neglecting their own needs and those of their

and in particular, noted the contribution of

ceived to explore her full potential and to set her own priorities in life. She empathised

Loreto, Mandeville Hall, Parents'

career.

Association

The Year 8 String Quartet gave the guests

Pat Buxton who was retiring after 50 years as a member of the committee. Penny men-

a delightful musical welcome. 435 ladies

invite you to join their

attended the function and all enjoyed the

Swinging Soiree

exciting Spanish Tapas cuisine especially

at

created by the Grand Hyatt's chef, Roger Linehard.

Sotheby's

Our grateful thanks go to Christine Cham-

tioned her enjoyment of the opportunity to work with the many members of the Loreto family.

In accepting the nomination for the role of President, Andrea Maule acknowledged the

berlain, the Executive Committee and all

A delightful party evening with

indebtedness of the Association to Penny for

members of the Ladies' Association who

entertainment by the very talented

her work as President, ill pat'Liculat· refer-

helped make this Annual Luncheon so suc-

Marty Rose

ring to her role as President for Federation

cessful and enjoyable.

Vicki Ryan Committee Member

Sr. Ruth Winship IBVM

Friday, 16th October, 1992 at 926 High Street, Armadale

$35.00 per head

when her tireless efforts in leading the Federation planning committee were instrumen-

tal in the organisation of such a successful conference.

4

Invitations will arrive during September

Penny was an inspiration to all who

All parents and friends of Loreto welcome

worked with her; her cheerful humour,

Enquiries: Elizabeth Nolan 882 5359

boundless energy and her catchery "Hello

or

Darling, Penny here" will be fondly remem-

Michael Cummins

bered as hallmarks of her two years in of-

AH 579 5161

fice. The members of the Association sin-

cerely thank Penny for her contribution and wish her well. It is hoped that she will enjoy

S

Pat Buxton

FAMILY NEWS

spending her extra time with her husband Tony and children Letitia and Jessica.

CLASS OF'86 At the luncheon: Marie Hilbert, Elizabeth Okno,

Joan King, Noeline Cust and Wendy Heatley The Parkroyal on St. Kilda Road kindly donated a magnificent prize for the Mothers's Association Luncheon raffle. It was a

one night's complimentary accommodation for two in a Queen Room with glorious views,

champagne on arrival and breakfast for two, valued at $135. The Hotel generously added a romantic three course dinner for two in

the Diningroom, with house wines, valued at $77. If you didn't win the raffle you can book the same package by calling the Parkroyal on St. Kilda Road on (03) 529 8888.

A two course luncheon is also available

Monday to Friday for $27 or three courses for $34 per person, including house wine spinach and smoked salmon salad, oven

roasted quail with broccoli souffle and seafood ravioli in a herb cream sauce are just a few of the dishes on the recent menu.

Shelagh Joubert

Editorial

Laurinda Stronach to Brent Sutcliffe

are:

-WHERE

ARE YOU? Preparations have commenced for a reunion of the Class of 1986.

President

Andrea Maule

Vice President

Jane Deany

Secretary

Judy Quin

Treasurer

Stephanie Woodruff

Subscriptions

Susie de Mornement

10 Mandeuille Crescent, Toorak, 3142

Houghton; Senior School, Jane Tribe; Junior School, Colleen Liersch and Gaye Warren; The Community, Ellie Taffe; Mothers' Association,

Christine Chamberlain; Past Pupils' Association, Penny Gamble and Andrea Maule; Photographer, Lyn Gazal; Typist, Susie de Mornement Typesetting and Printing: New Litho Pty. Lid., 63 Sunbury Crescent, Surrey Hills, 3127

MARRIAGES

Catherine Dynan to Garry Birrell (24/6/92)

Any contributions to the work of the new

Invitations are extended not only to those

committee, or suggestions for the future of

girls who completed Year 12 in 1986, but to

the Association will be warmly welcomed by

*Sarah Bowden to John Adams (9/8/92)

BIRTHS

To Andrew and Marie Schmidt, a daughter, Jacqueline Louise ( 19/6/92) To Bambi and Stuart McAuley, a daughter,

everyone who was ever a part of that group.

them. With the support of the wider Loreto

So, if you left the school at the end of Year 4

community the committee looks forward to

or stayed down a year, be warned, you will

To Mike and Lindy Mulcahy, a daughter,

continuing the work of the Past Pupils' As-

Anna Elizabeth (18/5/92)

sociation at Loreto.

To Sara Larwell (n6e Nagle), a son, Thomas To Karen (n6e Wright) and Gavan Farley, a

receive an invitation!

Address details are sketchy, so if you should have received an invitation but didn't,

please DO NOT DESPAIR; simply send a note to the school of your new address or contact one of the people listed below who will gladly forward you an invitation.

If you are prepared to help with any part of this reunion - be it helping to find ad-

dresses, or filling envelopes - please contact anyone listed below.

Brooke Alise ( 13/8/92)

daughter, Louisa Alice

GOLF DAY

To Gay (nde Wallis) and Graham Norman, a son, Nicholas Luke (6/7/92)

The Annual Loreto Past Pupils' Golf Day was held at Peninsula Golf Club on 11th

May, 1992. Thirty golfers took part and the Loreto Cup was won by Mrs. Judy Feery.

1993 will be our twenty-fifth year and the

Details have not yet been finalised, but it

Golf Sub-Committee would be very pleased

is hoped to hold our reunion dinner in midOctober, with invitations being mailed in

to welcome all old and new golfers to Peninsula on Monday 10th May, 1993.

September.

Jenny Carr

The Mandeuillian, Editorial Committee: Editor, Henrietta

ENGAGEMENTS

The office bearers of the new committee

CONTACT

SACRED

PEOPLE

SPACE

Margie Ralph

827 5649

Sister Ruth's "Sacred Space" continues on

Ina McCorkell

818 8422

the first Thursday of each month from 12

Monique Shield

578 5421

noon to 1.00pm in the Convent Chapel.

Judy Quin

596 1796

Everyone is most welcome.

DEATHS

Mrs. Lily Shelton, mother of Moya, Valda, June, Marjorie and David Lady Curtis, mother ofAnn, Elizabeth, Vicki, Peter and James

News from Nicole (Nicki) Burke - Nicole

married John Condon on 23rd December,

1989 and now has two sons - Benjamin John (born 15/12/90) and Oliver Richard (born 18/ 5/92).

*Sarah Bowden attended Mandeville from

1959 to 1972 and after completing a Di-

ploma of Physical Education at Melbourne University she went on to complete a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Diploma of Sports Science. Sarah has been Sports Co-ordinator at Cheltenham Secondary College for the past 15 years.