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Model United Nations Assembly delegates Deborah Leaver and Sinead O'Donnell with the President of the Toorak Rotary Club, Mr Alan Freedman, and exchange student Silvia Chade. (See page 9).

Loreto, Mandeville Hall 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak 3124 Phone: 826 0211 Fax: 824 2996

A Stately Pleasure Dome?

From the Principal

"In Xanadu did Kubla Khan

Dear Loreto Family,

A stately pleasure dome decree

Welcome to this new format for our

Where Alph, the sacred river, ran

Mandevillian. You'll find this issue as full of news

Through caverns measureless to man

as ever, and we hope that you will like the new

Down to a sunless sea.

format. We have included a response sheet and

So twice five miles of fertile ground

we will be very interested in your suggestions

With walls and towers were girdled round: And there were gardens bright with sinuous

about items for inclusion. We would really Mrs Anne Hunt.

appreciate responses from our Past Pupils (boys

rills.

as well as girls), especially those u ho are far

Where blossomed many an incense-bearing

afield. After all, the Mandevillian is for the whole

tree:

school family.

And here were forests ancient as the hills,

Enfhlding sunny spots d greenery."

It has been a busy term, with Father-Daughter Masses, Parent-Teacher Meetings, the Year 5 trip

I seems unlikely that the poet, Samuel Taylor

to Sovereign Hill, Dancing Classes with St Kevin's

Coleridge, was aware of' the Mandeville Hall

College. the Performing Arts Festival, the Music Festival, and, not least, lots of teaching and

courtyard, or of its underground cavern, (actually it is a well!), when he peiined his poem "Kubla

learning from Prep to 12. and CATs (Common

Khan". However, we would like to think that when

Assessment Tasks) for V.C.E. students. As well

the renovation works are completed. the courtyard

as managing theii· busy study schedules, Year 12

will display some of the qualities of Kubla Khan's

students are doing a superb job in leading the

mystical dome!

school through 1993.

The drab greyness, the patchy concrete, and the miserable plants, of the "old" courtyard on the

Sr Mark Orchard, IBVM, Headmistress of St

Mary's School in Ascot (England), visited us in May. It was a delightful opportunity to forge a closer link with one of our international sister

schools. This is one of the great strengths we enjoy as an IBVM school - that we have sister

Clen(lon Road boundary of the school are rapidly

disappearing. Students, staff, the Council's Property and Planning Committee, and the School Council, were of one mind that the courtyard had to be upgraded. In its previous state it was no longer suitable as a recreational area for students,

schools all over the world and an international

and yet it had the potential to become an important

family that is committed to the ideals of Mary

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The renovation of the Courtyard is nearing

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completion. It is currently being transformed

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stunning shelter which will form the centre piece

through the introduction of contoured paving, colourful garden beds, trees, seating, and a of the area. There is no doubt that it will be a

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delightful setting for social functions, and for daily use by the Year 11 students.

Indeed, as Coleridge noted: "It is a miracle of rare device,

Family Week

A sunny pleasure dome...."

Congratulations and enormous thanks to all of our Junior School students. Through their very willing ef'forts they have managed to raise

$5.901.00 for the Catholic Family Welfare Bureau.

This is even more than last year. Also. huge thanks

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generosity. Without your support. Family Week would not be such a happy and successful event.

Our special liturgy and final dance-a-thon on the

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Different, But One In the foyer of the Junior School, a huge banner, titled "Different, But One", introduced the 1993 Junior School theme. The banner, designed by our art teacher, Mrs. Anna Meirelles, and made by the children, depicts much of what we aim to achieve during this Year of Indigenous Peoples.

The banner features a map of Australia. The rich, earthy colours and the style of their

application, remind us of the original Aboriginal identity of our country. The superimposed pictures

of every child and staffmember highlight our own Australian identity and subtly bring to mind the fact that we are latecomers to this land. The

separateness and individuality of each picture

emphasise "difference", yet the "oneness" is also obvious.

At the whole-school level, much has already

Remembering the Holocaust As part of a Religious Education study on world religion, Year Ten visited the Jewish Holocaust Centre in Elsternwick. For many it was the first

time they had been exposed to the full horrors of the Aushwitz Concentration Camp and the horrendous activities of the Nazis in World War II.

Firstly we watched a film on Auschwitz. This

was very disturbing but gave us a clear, factual account of the treatment of Jews in the

concentration camps. We were then talked to by Otto, a survivor of Auschwitz. Otto told us his

story of hardship and pain and showed us the number tattooed on his arm, still visible after forty-seven years.

Rena also spoke to us as a survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto. The conditions and lifestyle she

been done this year to celebrate our theme

described were equally disturbing. Finally we were

"Different, But One". Our Shrove Tuesday prayer featured the burning ofgum leaves (a variation of an Aboriginal smoking ceremony) and the ashes were used for the signing of the cross on our

given the opportunity to wander around the

Holocaust Museum. The photographs and models on display shocked all of us and made us realise just how lucky we all are.

foreheads at our Ash Wednesday Eucharist. We

Sophie Trumble (Year 10)

have, as a whole school, sung a beautiful

Aboriginal Lord's Prayer, and various classes have shared their learning regarding the Aboriginal people when we have gathered at Share Time.

Through such means, we are attempting to instil

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in the children respect for the Aboriginal people and their culture and for indigenous peoples and cultures generally. It is also our aim to bring the

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children to an awareness of how we can learn

from these people and to lead them to understand

Hammond, Camilla Bourke,

and Mr Otto

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how all people, with their differences and 344*3

diversities, are one in the Family of God.

Our identity as Australians, highlighted on the banner, has been focused on so far this year with our whole-school Anzac Day gathering as well as our celebration of Mary Help of Christians, patron

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of Australia.

Our individual differences, in the context of our

"oneness" as a school family, are constantly celebrated. Birthdays are acknowledged and greeted with the presentation of cards and the singing of"Happy Birthday" at Monday morning assemblies, when awards are also presented to the children for their many and varied achievements ranging from constant cheerfulness to much improved handwriting. On Friday afternoons, various individuals and classes share

their time and different talents at the aptly named "Share Time". We are further enriched by the presence of parents at our liturgies and share time.

A short distance from our 1993 banner hangs a poster depicting the Junior School's 1992 theme -

"Space for God, for Self, for Others". It has somehow seemed inappropriate to remove it. This year's theme has ftowed smoothly, almost naturally, from last year's, though with a new and challenging emphasis. Thus is the ebb and flow of life....

Stop press! Stop press!

Term 2 signalled the beginning of the Senior Hockey season, our most successful season

for many years during which the Senior A team were undefeated and won the

Association Shield! (Early in the season Mr

Gill had suggested we could rival the team of 1983). The 1993 season was filled with

highlights including the Staff/student hockey match played midway through the term. On the day, the green team was victorious.

Thanks to all the Staff who risked their lives!

One significant aspect of the season was the fact that not one goal was scored against the Senior A team. Particularly pleasing were the convincing wins against Sacra Coeur and Firbank. Congratulations to all players on a superb team effort, and special thanks to our Coach, Mr Gill. Let's hope the Junior and Intermediate teams perform as well in Term 3.

Katrina Martin

Helen Maguire IBVM

(Captain of Hockey)

Head of the Junior School

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Mentors for the Gifted

outstanding history. She worked as a journalist for The Age. Her Honours Thesis was on the poet

meet the needs of some of our gifted students in a

Judith Wright who, in a Mentor-like way, had inspired Fiona. Both her Masters and Ph.D. Theses

way that is not possible within the classroom

have focused on "The Persecution of Literary

situation.

Figures by ASIO" - this will be published later in

The Mentor Program has been devised to help

I believe that everyone can benefit from having a Mentor at some stage in life - a role model who

the year.

We have had George Dreyfus, the prominent

serves to set an example and to inspire the Mentee.

Australian composer, working in the capacity of

This type of relationship can allow a student to

Mentor for one of our students.

open up her channels of interest and to see how far she might go.

One fundamental reason for establishing a

Also, Margaret Mahy, the children's writer, resident in New Zealand, developed an overseas Mentor relationship with Natalie Vucic, another

Mentor Program is to help the student to realise

of our students. Two years later this arrangement

that there should be no limitations to her potential.

is in the process of concluding.

At this stage we are identifying students for our

Veronica Angelatos has shown outstanding

Mentor Program because of outstanding ability in

abilities in all areas. She wrote a delightful

a particular area - it may be intellectual, artistic,

children's book while in Year 8. The written

sporting, or even qualities of leadership.

content and the illustrations were outstanding. A number of publishing companies have been

The first student at Mandeville for whom we

found a Mentor was Fiona Kelly. From the beginning of her time at this school Fiona made an impact because of her outstanding

impressed with her talent. Anne James, the book illustrator, has agreed to act as a Mentor for Veronica.

achievements in absolutely all areas. As well as

Suzannah Lobez, a dynamic personality who

being academically brilliant, Fiona has been an

has pursued a career in acting as well as law, has

outstanding athlete year after year, especially in the pentathlon event. She also has a wonderful

is beginning a new job with The Law Report on

sense of creativity.

While in Year 8 Fiona wrote one of the plays for the Junior Drama Festival. She later adapted this script and with it became the youngest winner in a competition for the Next Wave Festival.

Consequently, her play was professionally produced by the Anthill Theatre Company.

agreed to take on a modified role of a Mentor. She Radio National. When Suzannah returns from

overseas in mid-June she will be meeting with Christine Sammartino who also has an interest

in the Arts and Law. Suzannah has suggested the idea of providing the opportunity for this student to spend a complete day working and talking with her.

Finally, Freya Lombardo, daughter of Pam Lombardo (formerly our Principal's Secretary),

Ms Daryl Jenner with Veronica

has just returned from Europe. She left school and attained her Honours Degree in Fine Arts.

Angelatos.

Following this she undertook a Post Graduate Diploma in the area of Curatorial Studies. As a result of her own initiative and because of her

outstanding results, Freya continued her studies in Florence. She has recently returned, maybe temporarily, to complete her thesis. This wonderfully able and self-motivated 22 year old has agreed to meet with a couple of our Year 9 students, Rachel Doyle and Elizabeth McCartney, to help them reeognise that achievements in life can take the path of one's own choice - for able

In 1990 an article written by Fiona was published in "Our Turn", an historical anthology of young Victorian women's writing.

Occasionally a one-off meeting will suffice. On the other hand, the Mentor Program may be long

In 1991 Fiona was awarded a scholarship to assist her in the further development of her literary skills. This scholarship was organised by

term. The arrangement is not fixed. The two people

the Heidelberg School of Art.

and commitments.

could meet on a regular basis, but then again meetings may be infrequent, depending on choice

because of her achievements in

The relationship can be concluded appropriately

Politics and her outstanding qualities of leadership, Fiona was selected by the Queen

whenever either party chooses. Interests can alter,

Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Trust for young

On Monday 3rd May, an evening was arranged to introduce the Mentor Program to parents and friends of the school. We are currently seeking to build up a file of prospective mentors.

Last

year,

Australians to attend the 1992 National Capital Seminar in Canberra.

In 1990, when the idea of finding a Mentor for Fiona was first broached, Fiona considered two

areas - aero-dynamics and writing.

After searching for a suitable Mentor for Fiona, we found Fiona Capp, daughter of our School Counsellor. This young woman too has had an

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students the possibilities are limitless.

responsibilities can shift.

There are still many students in the school who

would benefit from working with a Mentor. This can be an exciting venture for both parties.

Ms. Daryl Jenner

(Special Education Teacher - Senior School)

Run, run, run!

Congratulations, Marie Anne

As part of our involvement in the Victorian Primary Schools' Sports Association (VPSSA), we entered our first Junior School Cross Country

Selected as a member of' the Australian Team

team in the District Carnival. The other schools

to compete in the World Youth Cadet Championships, I fenced during the Easter holidays in Denver, USA. I was among 20 athletes represent-

in our district are Lauriston, Morris Hall and

ing Australia in this event.

Firbank. Our team of forty-five was chosen from girls in Years 4, 5 and 6 who trained very enthusiastically leading up to the event at Fawkner Park. The girls ran very well and everyone is to be congratulated for their efforts Loreto came second in the competition, which we were all very excited about! Four of our girls finished in the top eight for their age group Sally Finemore (Year 5), Bridget Hopkins (Year 6), Anna Flynn (Year 6) and Dianna Best (Year 6). They will compete in the Zone Final at Dendy Park representing Loreto and the Armadale District.

Mrs. Chris Edmonds

(Junior School Physical

The first week was spent training in a club in Bourdeau, Colorado. The Australian team had

exclusive use ofthe club, and this was invaluable.

Denver, one mile above sea level and having a high altitude, meant that our initial days offencing were difficult due to breathing problems but by the competition this problem was overcome.

As it was my first international competition, I wa s ad m i ttedly nervous and unsure of my

opponents but was placed 49th in a field of 67.

The French, Germans, Hungarians and Italians dominated the competition and were the most impressive. Overall the fencing was very hard

and aggressive and was of' a high standard and proved a great source of' inspiration.

Education Coordinator)

Marie Anne Davies

(Captain of Fencing) Marie Anne I

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Junior School Cross Country runners set off!

Aerobics Champions Mandeville has come a long way in school

aerobics over the past five years, years in which we have been extremely competitive. It is now a

recognised sport within the school and each year the level of enthusiasm grows. More and more girls are becoming involved, contributing their

talents and strengths to this popular sport, with regular Friday lunchtime aerobics being held.

Two weeks ago on the 23rd May ten girls from Years 9 and 10 competed in the School Aerobics Competition. their performance was of a very high standard. Unfortunately they missed out on a place in the finals, coming 12th out of' the 28

Jack Schaefer Women's Foil On 23rd May the Loreto fencers put on some excellent performances, as Mandeville hosted its own competition - the eJack Schaefer Women's Foil. For the fourth year running Marie Anne

schools competing but this was a fabulous efT'ort

Davies took out the senior title, closely followed

and something of which the girls can be very

by Lucienne Bailey who came 2nd and Virginia Jones who was placed 3rd. In the Junior event Pia Sabbadini fenced extremely well to win the

proud.

On Monday 7th June, our Senior team competed in the finals in the Advanced School Aerobics

Competition. The team, Joanna Laurence, Justina Carter and Julie Bonollo, came third in the State

in this competition! Congratulations to these three girls in particular and also to all the Mandeville Aerobics champions!

silver medal and Catherine Stribley won the bronze. We wish good luck to all of these fencers and we hope they continue to put in excellent performances for the remainder of' the season.

Thank you to Mrs. Patricia Schaefer who presented the trophies. The competition is named after her husband, Jack.

Olivia Jones

Marie Anne Davies

Year 12 (Aerobics Captain)

Year 11 (Captain of' Fencing)

Claire Nelson

Lucienne Bailey Year 11 (Vice-Captain of Fencing)

Year 12 (Aerobics Vice-Captain)

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monitors the school's financial activities, and

Insight into

provides support, as required, for the Principal and Business Manager.

School Finance The mission of independent Catholic schools

Annual Budget 1993/94

like Loreto, Mandeville Hall is to provide sound religion-based education for their students. Each

As with any business, the school's most

school is motivated, and identified, by its own

important finance document is the Annual Budget.

philosophy, traditions, and culture. Schools are

It is also an element of the school's long term

also a business. operating in a highly competitive

planning. The Budget i.s prepared by the Business

niai·ket place. Through this report we would like

Manager after extensive consultation involving

to offer you a brief insight into the financial

the Principal, the Head of' the Junior School, Staff,

managenient of' our school so that you may share

the Property Manager, and the various Council

in a broader understanding of the school's

Standing Committees. The final Budget, which

structure and diversity.

includes tuition fees, is ultimately approved by

The day to day financial management of the

the School Council.

school rests with the Principal and the Business

The Budget has several segments which are set

Manager. Finance policy is determined by the

out below with examples of some of their main

SchoM Council and by the Council's Finance

sub accounts. The amounts shown indicate 1993/94

Standing Committee. The Finance Conimittee also

Budget Figures.

Recurrent Account

$5,74(),0()0

• Recurrent Income:

Tuition and Extra-Curricular Fees - Government Grants

$5.431.000

• Recurrent Expenditure: - Salary Related Expenses - Curriculum Related Expenses - Administration Expenses

- Maintenance/Occupancy Expenses General

• Recurrent Asset & Property Expenditure:

$319,000

$5,750,000

-Purchase of new Furniture and Equipment - Major Maintenance/Renovation Works Recurrent Deficit

Recurrent Income

(10.000)

Recurrent Expenditure

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441*.··:(6 1°43 Occupancy/Maintenance Expenses

(661%) Net Tuition Fees

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(20 5%) Commonwealth Grants

EN *,%405<465ht-, (4 4°4) Administration Expenses

(9 5%) State Grants

3 4 :31* (77 296) Salary Related Expenses

Capital Account $500,00()

• Capital Income: - Transfers from the Building Fund Additional Loan Monies

$490,000

• Capital Expenditure: - Debt Servicing - Major Construction/Development Projects

$10,000

Capital Surplus

$ NIL

Total Budget Surplus/Deficit

Recurrent Budget

Capital Income

The underiying principle of the Budget

Capital Income to the school from the Building

preparation, and of daily financial management,

fund, which includes the $1M Appeal donations,

is that the school's Recurrent Income must meet

has played a key role in the funding of the building

the Recurrent Expenditures. The school does not

development and refurbishment program over the

fund its normal operations from debt. This means

past 5 years, and has also enabled the school to

that Fee Income, State and Federal Government

minimise its debt.

per capita Grants, plus the minor sundry incomes, must be adequate to finance the school expenditures, other than major new building works.

Fees and Government Grants

Capital Expenditure Items ofCapital Expenditure relate to payments for major or new work for the construction or refurbishment of buildings and grounds. For

example, in 1990 approximately $1.2 million was

Income, and Government per capita Grants

spent on refurbishment works in the Senior School, while in 1991 and 1992 a total of'$2.4 million was

comprised 37%. The trend from that year to the

outlaid for the rebuilding of the Junior School.

present has resulted in the 1993 Budget providing

The 1993 Capital Expenditure Budget, apart from

fbr Fees to comprise 66% of Recurrent Income,

the normal debt related outlays, includes

whilst Grants account for 30%.

resurfacing of the Junior School netball court,

In 1988, Tuition Fees made up 60% of Recurrent

Recurrent Expenditure

and the major landscaping work in the Mandeville Hall courtyard.

Recurrent Expenditure is dominated by Salaries,

These types of projects are part of the medium

and related expenses such as Superannuation,

and long term planning to improve school facilities.

Work(Jover and Long Service Leave provisions.

They are also the subject of detailed current, and

In 1993 salary related expenses comprise 77.2%

projected, cash flow analysis.

of Recurrent Expenditure, and 66.59 of Total Expenditures. Clearly the staffing level is the critical determinant of labour costs, but it is also the key factor in the level of service, and breadth

of programs, the school is able to provide for its students, and parents. Labour costs are also significantly constrained by external forces. Like any business. the school operates in a reguiated environment and must respond to Awards, and

various types of legislation such as the Superannuation Guarantee Act, the Training Guarantee Act, and WorkCover.

The next important component of expenditure is Maintenance and Occupancy costs which represent 6% of Recurrent Expenditure in 1993.

This area accounts for maintenance of buildings

Strategy The central strength of the school's Budget strategy is the reliability of key income streams.

The consistently very high collection rate for Fees would be the envy of many independent schools.

In addition, the steady and broad support from Voluntary and Appeal donations to the Building Fund enables the school to siistain its capital works program. As a school community we should be both grateful for, and proud of, these achievements.

However, it must be remembered that the

Budget is more than a collection of numbers and accounting principles. It is prepared in the context of the present and future needs of the school, the

and grounds, minor renovations, gas, electricity,

prevailing economic conditions, and with the

cleaning, waste disposal, and security. Faculty/

concerns of the whole school community in mind.

Curriculum Expenses comprise 5.2% of Recurrent Expenditure, and represents recurrent spending

by the various Departments on their teaching program and classroom resources.

Recurrent spending on Asset and Property

accounts for 5% of Total Expenditure in 1993. As

It is designed to underpin the continuiiig development of the school, and to ensure that facilities and programs for students and staff are maintained and enhanced, thereby reinforcing Loreto Mandeville Hall's competitive position in providing Catholic education for girls.

with maintenance costs, the level of this type of

outlay will vary slightly from year to year depending on the school's needs in terms of upgrading, or expanding, its facilities and resources.

Ian James Business Manager

Congratulations, Natasha

Holy VVeek Passion Play

It all began when I was about seven years old.

That was when I started learning the piano. Now at fifteen, after eight years of blood, sweat and

Earlier this year, in Holy Week, all the girls in Year 5 were involved in a performance of the

tears, I have an Associate Diploma of' Music, in

last days on earth. It started with the Palm Sunday

piano, or A.Mus.A. for short.

Passion Play. This play told the story of' Jesus' profession and progressed through the Last

I guess many people would want to know

Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Denial,

whether an A.Mus.A. is really worth all the

the Trial, the Crucifixion, the Burial, the

trouble. First, as a prerequisite, you must have

Resurrection and the Ascension.

gained at least a "B" at the eighth level for the instrument, and in addition,you must have gained

To accommodate all the Year 5 girls, the play

at least a credit in fifth grade theory or musician-

was adapted by use of the four Gospels, resulting

ship. That's quite a hefty lott to deal with before-

in a character, and therefore some.thing to say, for

hand, let alone the hour long exam with two

each girl. The Passion Play was fully costumed

examiners for the actual diploma. There are only

and was presented in the Convent Chapel for the

three results you can receive: a fail, a pass and a

Junior School Assembly and then twice for parents

pass with distinction. I received a pass, and so did

and friends. Interspersed throughout the play were

all the other pianists that graduated with me this

several songs which both reinforced the story and

year, although some have received distinctions in

gave all the girls a chance to be fully involved.

previous year. Such exams can make you quite nervous and get the adrenalin running, which, for some, is too much to handle. Still, iii spite of this, I am looking forward to sitting for my Licentiate

It is hoped that the presentation of' the Passion Play in Holy Week will become an Annual Event on the Junior School Calendar.

Miss Sue Wuttke

of Music (L.Mus.A.) next year.

Music Coordinator (Junior School j

Now that I have the diploma. I can look back on my years of study and conclude that I could have put in Right top:

more work. Practice is not something that comes

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naturally to me. On the other hand, I am extremely

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pioud of my music achievements, because, a week before my A.Mus.A. piano exam, I salt for my viola

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8th grade exam and obtained an A+.

The Passion

Play. performed in the Convent

Chapel.

I started learning vic,lin with Mrs. Griffiths

when I was in Year 4. After learning the violin for three years, I gave it up to concentrate on the viola. To this date, I am glad I made this decision

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which reflects my personality. The viola also gives me more opportunities for orchestral experience (the world needs more violas), both symphonic and chamber. Currently I'm studying for my A.Mus.A. in viola. I'll be sitting for that exam in September of this year!

Oh well, I'd better get: back to my practice. 'Bye. Natasha Holmes A.Mus.A. (Year 10) Natasha Holmes

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Elohgulp!

Two of our Junior School students, Jessica

Carelli (Year 1) and Lara Signorino (Year 4) have recently been involved in a St. Martins Theatre 04

production, Elohgulp. Elohgulp is the highly imaginative story of' a boy and his friend, Dirty Duck, who get sucked down the plughole of their

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bath into a world called Elohgulp, and where they have interesting encounters and also learn that you can't run away from your fears. The production ofE]ohgulp was the first ever performance project for young actors under the age of 12 by St. Martins.

Well done Jessica and Lara!

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Model United Nations

Assembly (MUNA)

Wellsprings For one week in March four Loreto teachers

took part in an inservice for teachers aiming to

"I now call the attention of all delegates." the Secretary Chairman called, whilst banging his

develop their spiritual formation. The course,

"Wellsprings", was run by the Parramatta CEO's

gavel on the desk, "This United Nations conference

Spiritual Formation Team which included Sr.

is now declared open." And with this began an

Marg Finlay IBVM. The Loreto teachers, co-

amazing experience that was to open our eyes

incidentally all ex-Loreto students, were Margaret

somewhat to the ways of the world.

Loomes (Maths), Anne Ridley (Science), both from

On the weekend ofthe 22-23 May, 1993, Deborah

Loreto Kirribilli, and Cathy Ferrari (PE and RE)

Leaver and I attended the Model United Nations

and Sarah Perrett (History and RE), both from

Assembly (MUNA) as part of the Rotary Convention held in Melbourne this year. It was hosted by the Rotary Club of Hoppers Crossing

Loreto Toorak.

and we were sponsored by the Rotary Club of

Christ in the gospels. There were also workshops

Toorak.

on recent advances in ministry and liturgy, plus

During the 5 days, time was spent being lectured by a theologian, Father Kees Bijman MSC, on

MUNA was made up of 100 student delegates

reflection groups. The emphasis of the course was

from all over Victoria who had been given a country

on developing one's own spirituality and also

to represent. We were given the African nation of

developing listening skills and awareness of others

Cameroon.

- all important skills when it comes to the pastoral

Over those two days many topics were debated

including the Yugoslavia crisis, the Environment, Tariffs, and the dumping of Nuclear Waste.

The program that was begun on the weekend, was continued on Tuesday 25th May, at the Sports and Entertainment Centre, where we heatedly

care of our students.

The evenings were spent in informal discussion and the Loreto teachers had a chance to compare notes on the two different Loreto schools. All

agreed that the ideas and spirit of Mary Ward are alive and well in both schools.

debated further resoliitions, much to the delight

The fruits of this newly developed spirit

of many Rotary delegates who watched their

culminated in a colourful banner of our week's

country being represented by Australian students.

journey, enthusiastically painted by the four

The three day event was recorded and will now be sent to every Rotary Club in the world, in the

Loreto Staff.

We all found it a very challenging but very rewarding experience.

hope that they too will host a MUNA. Both Debbie and I learnt so much from this

Mrs. Cathy Ferrari and Mrs. Sarah Perrett

experience and are delighted that Rotary now

R.E. Teachers (Senior School)

intends to make this an annual event.

Sr. Anna Warlow,

Mrs Cathy Ferrari

Sinead O'Donnell

and Mrs Sarah

( Year 11)

Perrett. i

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lt's Hypothetical On Monday, May 24. an "It's Hypothetical" evening was organised, for Years 11 and 12 students, relating to career choice and course selection.

Andrew Moulton, from La Trobe University, came up with the idea of presenting information to students in this entertaining way. At our evening he created the scenario of two fairly typical

Debaters Extraordinaires!

Mandeville students and the dilemma and

decisions they faced, and invited the panel to discuss and advise. The panel members were:

Congratulations to the newly elected House Debating Captains

Phyllis Alexander - Executive Office, VTAC

Barry

Meredith Buzaglo - Careers Counsellor,

Captain

Fiona Kelly

Vice-Captain

Lucy Trumble

Career Reference Centre

Margaret Capp - School Counsellor, Loreto

Mornane

Peter Darvall -

Captain

Antonia Parkes

Vice-Captain

Marie Conti

Dean of Engineering, Monash

David Goble -

Counsellor, Box Hill TAFE

Catherine Maimone - Past Student, Loreto (1991)

Marg Rendell - Admissions Office, La Trobe

Mulhall

Captain

Dana Bonacci

Vice-Captain

Paige Hanrahan

Ward

The support for the evening was very encouraging and it is hoped to make this an annual event.

Captain

Amy Lally

Vice-Captain

Anna Fogarty

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A New Home for the Sisters On 13th April, 1993 the Community of Loreto Sisters moved from the old convent area to their

items in the new place, some supplying sustenance in various ways, and overall, supporting and

new residence on Mandeville Crescent, right next

encouraging us. By nightfall, we all had a made-

to the Junior School.

up bed, some belongings unpacked and very weary

Mandevillian, the reasons for the move. Here, I

bodies. The Past Pupils' Meals-on-wheels delivery service arrived at a very appropriate time with

briefly describe the actual moving and our new

lovely meals - enough for the first two nights in

home.

our new home.

Sister Deirdre Rofe explained, in the previous

For several months, the ten of us had been

preparing for the event. This involved much practical sorting, packing up and labelling what we needed to take, what could be left behind, what could be well used in our other houses, and

what we could dispose of in a variety of ways! We spent the days of Holy Week and Easter, just prior to our moving, with the barest necessities because everything else was by then packed up!

In the couple of weeks beforehand, our community had come together several times to reflect on what was happening, to remember and to give thanks for all the Loreto Sisters who had lived and worked at Mandeville and had died, to

recall our memories of the seventy years we had lived in this large convent. We also looked forward to what was ahead and shared our hopes and dreams for our new house. On Easter Monday evening we gave thanks for the past, and we looked forward with hope in our final community Mass in the Convent Chapel.

Since then, there have been many callers to see how we are settling in, and all are delighted, as

we certainly are, with the comfort and homeliness of our house. And we are indeed fortunate. We

have a lovely little chapel, with a bay window.

The generous Past Pupils' Association provided us with a beautiful tabernacle, designed and made

by Dan Flynn from Kyneton.

All rooms are large, bright and solid, and our bedrooms are much larger and more comfortable than we had before. We have a beautiful lounge. homely dining-room, community room, with twelve bedrooms, five bathrooms and a refurbished main kitchen area. As yet, we have not attended much to our front and back gardens, but we have many potted rose-bushes waiting to be transplanted,

and a number of shrubs, some in the ground and some still in pots. In a few months time, we'll have a beautiful garden!

We had our first Mass in the "Mary Ward" room of our new house on the day after our moving in,

removalists and trucks which arrived to move our

and we are fortunate to have Mass in our chapel on five days each week. Any friends would be most welcome to join us - Mass is usually at

furniture and belongings down the drive and in to our new home. We were assisted by many of our

Tuesdays and Fridays, and 8.00am on Saturday

sisters from our other Melbourne houses who

mornings. Just give us a ring i f you would like to

generously worked with us throughout the day some clearing up after the furniture was loaded, others directing the men where to put the various

corne.

On Easter Tuesday morning, we were ready very early to meet the team of furniture

5.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7.00am on

Finally, on behalf of all the sisters, I thank you for your interest and support during our transition.

There were some sad and painful times as we The Sisters' new

faced the prospect of an exodus, and adjusting to

residence.

a very different style of living has had some difficult moments. However, with the hope and support of so many good friends, and the interest and concern of our wider Loreto family, we have

successfully carried out the move and adapted to life in our lovely new residence. The shared delight,

expressed by so many who have visited us, has increased our own joy in living here and we are

very grateful for this opportunity of moving into a newer mode of living.

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National Liturgical Conference

Reunion A Reunion Luncheon will be held for all those

During the last school holidays, Melbourne played host, during a week of exceptional autumn weather, to the national Lit:urbeal Conference.

Mandeville was represented by RE and Music staff from both the Senior and Junior schools who

ran into a number of Loreto colleagues and Loreto sisters from around Australia. The keynote speaker on the second day was Deirdre Browne IBVM who challenged Australians to know our country, get iii touch with our culture and make our liturgical songs our own. Her use of story, music and visual image in her presentation was a

who left Mandeville in the years 1943,1944,1945 and 1946.

Date:

Sunday 24th October, 1993

Venue:

Loreto, Mandeville Hall

Time:

Late morning Mass to be followed by a light luncheon

Anyone from those years who would like to attend please write or telephone: Helen Dore ( nde Gibson)

4 Hansen Street, Kew. Vic. :3101

lesson in itself in making liturgy.

( 03) 818 5649

The Conference was organised on a grand scale

Shirley Reynolds ( n6e Burne)

and there were many overseas guests whose

1488 Malvern Road,

compositions have had a strong showing in Australian liturgy over the last 10-15 years. The main keynote address for the conference was given

by Archbishop Rembrand Weakland from

Glen Iris. Vic. 3146 ( 03) 885 7:385

Elizabeth Mckenzie (nOe Cahill)

Minnesota who could have pursued a career as a concert pianist ifhe had not joined the Benedictine order. His strong interest in developing

contemporary liturgy is demonstrated by his active sponsorship over many years of American and English composers of liturgical music.

83 Rose Street, Armadale. Vic. 3143 ( 03) 822 3843

as soon as possible so that later they may be officially notified of the details of the Reunion.

The French Jesuit, Fr. Joseph Gelineau, now in his late seventies, was an inspiring figure at the conference. He has recently resumed parish work

after many years spent composing and as his involvement in church music and liturgy dates bac.k to before the Vatican Council he was able to

put the changes to the liturgy in an historical context and give his view on what symbols and features from the tradition need to be cherished in a new context.

Local talent was well represented too although perhaps not given the prominence they richly deserve and sorely need. Trisha Watts was as

generous as ever in sharing her gifts at lunchtime seminars and other Australians teamed with

overseas guests, one of the notable combinations

being Tom Knowles CP and David Haas. Bryan Derrick from Kyneton had people queuing up for his workshop featuring drama, mask and mime and one of the highlights of the conference was the Youth event which Bryan produced.

The conference was enjoyable and stimulating

Family News Births

To Kate (nde Mooney) and Michael Ratliffe, a daughter, Camilla Kate (11/12/92) To Moira (nde Westmore ) and,John Dobson. a

son, Andrew Gerald. c 1/5/93) in Perth

Marriages Laurinda Stronach to Brent Sutcliffe (27/3/93)

Anne Tierney to Alan Roberts { 12/12/92) Deaths

Maurice Clark, husband of Peggy and father of Kate, Angela, Mary and Rebecca Paul Lachal

Pamela Manley (Shillito), past pupil.

although its focus on parish liturgy meant that

issues related to "doing" liturgy in a school context were not directly addressed.

Ms. Helen O'Keefe

Editorial

(R.E. Coordinator - Senior School) Mandevillian

Staying Positive for Years 1 1 and 12!

On Wednesday March 17th a very successful evening was held at Mandeville Hall. Two of Australia's leading public speakers, Patricia Cameron-Hill and Shayne Yates, presented a seminar with the aim of sharing their ideas on how to achieve success in Years 11 and 12, on

controlling the way you feel and think, the impact of words you use and the mind-body connection.

Mandeville was one ofthe first schools to present this seminar which approximately one hundred people (students and parents) attended, and the evening was a lot of fun and very thoughtprovoking, as well as being helpful.

Lot-eto, Mandeville Hall

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak 3142

Phone 826 0211

Editorial Committee:

Editor, Henrietta Houghton: Senior School.

Andrea Inglis and Melinda Polglaze; Junior School, Colleen Liersch and Gaye Warren; The Community, Sr. Ellison Taffe; Mothers' Association, Julie Laurence: Past Pupils' Association, Andrea Maule: Photographer, Lyn Gazal: Typist, Susie de Mornement.

Typesetting and printing: New Litho Pty. Ltd., 63 Sunbury Crescent, Surrey Hills, 3127

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Past Pupils' News Past Pupils' Annual General

Past Pupils' Welcome visit to

Meeting and Reunion

the Sisters' New Home

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Sunday 15th August Mass will be celebrated at 2.00pm in the Chapel at Mandeville Hall, followed by Afternoon Tea.

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Michele Layet Michele was a student at Mandeville from Prep through to HSC, which she completed successfully in 1975. In her final year at school Michele was a prefect and member of the Senior tennis team, but she will always be remembered as one of our

outstanding swimming champions of the '70s.

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Bernar Rowan, Cathie Starr, Mary England,

Michele spent five years at Monash University

Ruth Trait. Some of the visitors to "Sacred Space"

completing an Arts Degree before leaving

seen admiring the new addition to the Prayer Room.

Australia to travel the world for 12 months in

1981. On her return to Australia in 1982, Michele

Thank you to all the Past Pupils and friends

began a career as a Trainee Manager at

who supported our recent Cocktail Party. We

McDonald's. After 10 years of dedicated

were delighted to be able to donate to the new

service

Michele became the proud owner of the McDonald's

Loreto Community House this beautiful

franchise in Fulham Gardens in Adelaide in

tabernacle, handcrafted by the Flynn Brothers

November 1992. We wish Michele well in her

at Kyneton.

venture.

Michele Layet

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Loreto Golf Day 1993

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The South course at Peninsula Country Golf Club was in perfect condition for the occasion of the Loreto Past Pupils' Annual Golf Day on 10th .... ii--

May. Forty-six ladies gathered to contest the Loreto Cup including the defending champion Mrs. Judy Feery who is the President of the Sun Cup.

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Many of the golfers were playing in their twenty fifth Loreto Cup and ex-players came to watch.

The increasing number of new players swelled

the field and the Cup was won by Mrs. Jan Lupson.

In the late 1960's Mrs. Dot Gibson and Mrs. Blon

Lynch donated a silver cup and it was a great pleasure to have them both present to present

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and Sr Ruth

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available for this event and we look forward to

9th May, 1994.

Jenny Carr

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Once again the Past Pupils are most grateful to Peninsula for making the course and clubhouse

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Subscriptions

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Thank you to all those Past Pupils who have forwarded their subscriptions in response to our recent request.

Further cheques can be forwarded to: Mrs. Stephanie Woodruff, Treasurer, Loreto Toorak Past Pupils' Association C/- of the school.

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L-R: Mrs Jan Lupson - winner of the 1993 Loreto

Cup, Mrs Blon Lynch and Mrs Dot Gillon.