Ave Maria College Vidian 1982

VIDIAN '82

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Vidian ’82

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When your daughter completes the Ave Maria phase of her education, what do you, as parents, expect her to be? Your expectation, based on the knowledge of what awaits "outside ", would be that this young person, rapidly approaching adulthood, could face with courage and compassion, a world which, to all intents and purposes, has gone mad.

Never, since Christ uttered the words, "Render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's" has the task of living in this world been so difficult.

Never before has the task imposed on educators been so great. We are called on to assist your daughters to develop a close, loving relationship with Christ and a respect for His Church, when within this body, groups challenge the validity of the Second Vatican Council and the wisdom of His Archbishop. The call to educate and foster growth is marred by the knowledge that there is no guarantee of meaningful employment and that the social moves conflict markedly with the values taught in school and at home.

At Ave Maria we are attempting to meet the challenge as best we can and I am sure that with your support we shall succeed. Already relocatable classrooms are providing temporary relief to the overcrowded nature of our classes. Plans for permanent classrooms, library, art complex, music and physical education facilities are being drawn up. Support teachers to aid the weaker and extend ‘the brighter students have been hired for next year. A pilot multi-cultural programme has been introduced into Year 7 to prepare our students for the reality of the Australian Society. The semester-based system introduced in Year 11 will offer flexibility and a wider variety of choices for next year.

Arrangements have been made with St. Bernard's to initiate a programme to

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broaden the choice of courses available for Year 12, commencing in 1983- The Careers Education Programme has been extended throughout the school.

The computer and word-processing facilites are being expanded to meet the needs of the age. The administrative structure of the school is in the process of being re-organised to meet the changing needs and the increased numbers.

These are but some of the initiatives that are being undertaken so that your daughter may receive the kind of education she deserves, the kind of education she will need to meet the challenges of the world that awaits her.

We can achieve this only with your support. It is only in the context of a strong Christian community that we shall succeed and enable your daughters to bring the courage and compassion of Christ to the world.

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BACK ROW: Tamara Bucci, Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Rachelle Delaney, Elizabeth Paine, Maria Menard, Tania Preston, Connie Cambrea, Jodie Bailey, Kylie Tagell, Rachelle Holt, Kylie Thomas.

MIDDLE ROW: Danielle Scott Kimberley Dowling, Nicole Brennan, Grace Witchell, Kate Boyle, Lisa Bliss, Lisa Aisbett, Megan MacDonald, Susanne Freddi, Susan Rashoo, Lisa Knowles.

SECOND ROW: Lee-anne Mosele, Amanda Kelly, Narelle Cochrane, Daniela Russo, Tracey Sinnott, Jane Walsh, Marise Ludekens, Paula White, Michelle Smith.

FRONT ROW: Elizabeth Cudmore, Mary Siciliano, Katie O'Neil, Linda Ambrosini, Panozzo, Lisa Barillaro, Claire Emerson.

CLASS TEACHER: Sandy Stiger.

CLASS MONITOR: Marise Ludekens ABSENCES: Sally Colvin, Amanda Burns.

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With parks and trees and crops We pride ourselves on our beautiful lawns That have water in plenty.

Oh! I've left the hose on the lawn But it doesn't matter My plants will have a nice, long drink And I won't forget the grass.

The Summer, it is oh so hot My flowers will shrivel up Not to worry, I'll water it well I'll run the hose all night.

Now it's Winter the rain should come, But where has it gone.

I've got no water for my plants My garden's all half dead.

Oh no! It's Summer again, But still the rain's not here.

All the animals are half dead.

They have got no food.

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BACK ROW: Julie Davis, Carolyn Lane, Joanne Bult, Michelle Coffey, Kristina O'Neill, Tina Rodrigues, Leonie Wilson, Lianne Andriesz, Kelly Matthews, Daniela Amato, Kerrie Watts.

MIDDLE ROW: Dianna Forti, Leigh Bedford, Patricia Brennan, Julieanne Ramsay, Lisa Grech, Helen O'Dea, Melinda Sharpe, Georgina Acs, Elena Pernasilici, Angela Cengic, Mardi Balfour. __ SECOND ROW: Wendy Sutton, Rita Borg, Michelle Pamio, Lisa Consiglio, Rowena Harding, Anne Maree Kelly, Kelly Wakefield, Dianne De Neise, Siobhan Miller.

FRONT ROW: Jody Braddy, Louise Edwards, Angela Ferguson, Debra Scalpello, Maria Cafarella, Bernadette Incorvaia, Bernadette Moss, Veronica Tait.

CLASS TEACHER: Anne Brown.

CLASS MONITOR: Angela Ferguson

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BACK ROW: Joanne Deasy, Anne-Marie Morganti, Caroline Leonard, Lorraine Troy, Jessica Tronconi, Jacinta O'Neil, Carmen Senserrick, Anastasia Stinson, Melissa Brosnan, Sarah Comerford, Marjorie Penticoss

MIDDLE Row: Paula Dooley, Judith Runting, Marita Lane, Leanne Evans, Kerrie Woolley, Kate O'Gorman, Anita Daltio, Mary McMahon, Leonie Brennan, Bernadette Dargan, Pauline Comito, Dianne Bugeja, Leanne Emerson

SECOND ROW: Mary Druzic, Maureen Cochrane, Beverley Pereira, Maree Healy, Janine Salce, Carla Rodgers, Sandra Mariani, Leanne Weaver, Jane Sabato, Carol Maurici, Sandra Singh

FRONT ROW: Andrea McEwan, Sally Nevins, Kathryn O'Connor, Elizabeth Parente, Helen McElligott, Nicole Hornsby, Carmel Peluso

TEACHER: K. Feehan

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In Year 8 we've worked so much, On algebraic fractions, Italian, sedimentary rocks* and such, That in between we've earned our breaks, For both the staff and pupils' sakes.

So we've been out swimming and rollerskating Played our best in sport and done some debating, We've also been on a Walk-a-thon, To help pay for the chairs the typists sit on!

From art exhibition, a film and a factory,

We know about Da Vinci, being "Starstruck" and Ford machinery.

And now a Bush Dance,a Sausage Sizzle and Kooyong tennisWe couldn't ask for more when we've had sll this!

Beverly Pereira

regrets ~~ For this review of year 8, We'd like to write a poem This is our end of junior school, And we really wanna show 'em.

We'll write about our teachers, That we've had throughout the year So don't get bored and turn the page, We'd like you to stay ere‘ We'll start with our coordinator, We all call her Miss Brown.

She's strict about behaviour rules, But she really is a clown.

Miss Robinson teaches Miss Feehan teaches music, formulae While she plays on her and things to do with guitar. science.

She's a snazzy class She's pretty easy going, teacher, But stands for noBut you should see her defiance. car.

Mrs Sahiberg teaches sport, And is helped out by Miss Banks.

They have us every Thursday, So we'd like to give our thanks.

Queen Elizabeth and Charles 1st, Robert Cecil and the Gunpowder Plot, Spain and France and pioneers, From Mrs Minkoff we learnt this lot.

Mrs Reginato, We all had fun during this year, Our Italian teacher is.

She teaches English to the The highest score we rate. seniors, Year 9, just look out for She must be quite a wizz. us, As now we leave Year 8.

Miss Higginson teaches drawing And sketching and all craft.

Anastasia Stinson & She also teaches P.E. Carol Maurici.

But her specialty is art.

Mrs Malouf and Mrs Johnson Both teach us how to sew, And cook and clean and read recipes | For us to do at home.

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY The Year 8M's went on an excursion to the Ford Motor Car Company in Broadmeadows. We went with Mrs Minkoff, our geography teacher. First we saw a film of the making and testing of the Lazer car.

Then we toured the factory and saw them in action. We received a free T-shirt or hat with a Ford symbol on it. It was a most enjoyable day and we learnt a lot about how cars are made.

Miss Stiger:-Did you do Amanda Palmer Stiger? your maths Miss Well do exercise 8T, 8U first column,8V second column, 8X, 8Y and 8Z. (30 seconds later) Misa Ready to correct!!

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BACK ROW: Anthona Banner, Antionetta Panzera, Sarah Butler, Katherine Hosking, Maria Marra, Nicole Hofstede, Fiona Schipano, Andrea Shanahan, Rosalie Vella, Sophie Brown, May Rodillas

MIDDLE ROW: Elisa Schmidt,Mary Thompson, Helen Smith, Linda Blair, Catherine Barmby, Sally Howard, Kelly Gaffney, Vanessa Bakker, Catherine Dillon, Christine Sharpe, Vicki Thornton, Lisa Comerford.

SECOND ROW: Susan Portelli, Gina O'Neill, Ursula Dughetti, Carolyn Ryan, Helen Peterson, Lisa Morcom, Lorna O'Prey, O'Brien

FRONT ROW: Margaret Hoey, Monica Vandenberg, Shani Camiller, Druzic, Maria Oana, Karen Lawes, Amanda Palmer, Pam Davis

TEACHER: Miss C Murray

ABSENCES: Nicole McGregor

CLASS MONITOR: Christine Sharpe

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BACK ROW: S. Willach, V. Paraskevas, K. O'Prey, L. Borg, M. Hanlon, N. Ashdowne, S. Ortisi, E. Sweerts, F. Mandozzi, J. Tait

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MIDDLE ROW: K. Anderson, D. Rowan, R. Hoey, J. Chivillo, D. Kirn, A. Barrett, J. McDonagh, J. Harris, A. Smith, J. DeJong, K. McLoughlin

SECOND ROW: M. Borg, M. Flannery, L. Carney, B. Gatt, Farrelly, K. Boucher, K. Morcom

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FRONT ROW: T. Bartolo, M. Coxhead, M. Pantalleresco, J. Cavilli TEACHER: Miss S. O'Donnell

ABSENCES: M. Campagnolo, S. Duffy, C. Fitzgerald, M. Kubota, C. Riotto

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BACK POW: Lisa Matthews, Angela Millard, Suzie Mimmo, Jackie McConnell, Samantha Lauri, Laura Potts, Leisa Grant, Janine Hughes, Melinda Hayes, Katie McDonell, Anna Thompson

MIDDLE ROW: Sharon Maulden, Janeen Cochrane, Paula D'Andrea, Michelle Cengic, Karen Pereira, Therese Spence, Janeen Andrews, Suzanne Warner, Christine Rudd, Andrea Brosnan, Lisa Peluso

SECOND ROW: Rosalind Davis, Kate Bassett-Smith, Rose Germano, Kathryn Brennan, Suzanne Becker, Marilyn Silluzio, Nicole Howe, Joanne Davis, Catherine James, Jenny Cardona, Louise Hayes

FRONT ROW: Alana Jellard, Clare Carney, Carmel Vandenberg, Andrea Shone, Catherine Steward, Denise O'Connell Marita Morham, Dionne Andriesz

TEACHER: Miss T. Daws CLASS MONITOR: Angela Millard

ABSENCES: Joanne Collins

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I'm Amanda Davis and I'm Michelle Courtney and we're the Reporters.

Along with tonight's reports is a behind the scenes look at life as Wally's Angels!

Our day begins with the 8:40 siren, after which we make our strategic journey up the 22 stairs, when we have to remain alert and aware of unidentified protruding objects out of bags, and of course, our notorious Commandant (hence 10C).

We have now reached the lockers where the unloading of books has become a skilled manouvre which only tnose with the agility of on-the-job training can accomplish, before the electronically synchronized door closes on the solemn ritual of assembly.

Tradition has it that the following 10 minutes be devoted to the latest "Bonanza of Bargains" from the Book Stall. But traditions are made to be broken and..(Enter Stage Right)..Mr Jorgenson enters..(Lull in the proceedings, followed by groans and various accusations as to his motives)..With pleas for all the Art Essays which were due the previous month.

Our dedication to "Merchant McCarthy" sees us all failing to surrender the imformation stated..(Exit Mr Jorgenson-with frustrated sigh!)..

After the daily briefing and prayers we move right into the mode of the day which is naturally centred around GOSSIP!!

First period begins with our "Resident Tinkerbell" Mrs Johns, who never leaves us in doubt as to when time is up.

The siren sounds, second period begins.

We are studying Asia with the guidance of our upstanding Samurai Warrior-Mrs Sijmons.

We now have 15 minutes R & R from our menial tasks, which include-blackboard decorating, pinafore decorating and our skills climax .with the creative way

Angels!

paper is placed on the carpet.

While some are writhing under the "Jorgenson Regime" others are revelling in the past, with cries of "Help Me, Rhonda" as we tolerantly watch Tracey painstakingly master the art of making sure that every hair on her head is constantly being realigned..(Siren sounds-5 minute recuperation period)..

Rivalry between Commandant Corliss and Officer O'Donnell is accentuated when Officer O'D's "Get Organised" coincides with the siren and both tend to drown each other out.

After one step penetrates the confines of our humble dwelling..(The Waltons would be proud!)..Officer O.D (Of the Day)..expresses her contempt towards the noise.

(INTERVAL) The duration of this interval is spent with noses plastered to mirrors, combs and various other apparatus necessary for use in completing facial repairs before leaving on the journey which is destined for the loves of our lives, the boys from Therry.

During our time together we learn various manouvres which eventually combine into a "Gala Performance" which left the "Royal Variety Performance" for dead. We, of course, did not make any error in our movements, but when the call "Gentlemen select your partners for the Gypsy Tap" sounded and was accompanied by the music for the Swing Waltz, we were ready to relieve our Commandant of active duty.

After an hour and a half in the combat zone we leave our duty till the next week.

Afternoon Assembly - Our beloved and much appreciated Prefect who is popularly known as "SPAZ" is rushed with last minute orders for the Book Stall, while Commandant Corliss is preparing us for the journey home. The siren sounds, panic sets in, the atmosphere becomes

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BACK ROW: T. Price, K. Camiller, A. Day, Morrison, P. Herrera, R. Dughetti.

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Allen,

M.

Courtney,

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Barton,

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MIDDLE ROW: S.Storno, S. Rike, J. Lau, T. Hosking, F. Carmody, K. Nott, K. McCleary, L. Fisher, A. Davis, M. Swanson, J. O'Laughlin, T. Zoiti.

SECOND ROW: M. Campanella, S. Anderson, L. Ryan, T. Diadato, A. Ganci, F. C. Reilly, M. Jellard, D. Cooper.

Rodillas,

FRONT ROW: P. Tamburro, B. Morham, R. Aylmer, A. Guarnaccia, M. Hogan, M. Riotto, J. McLetchie, K. Kirby, J. O'Connell.

Absent: M. Garcia.

Teacher: W. Corliss. still as we wait in hope for dismissal.

He does it, we're off. "Every man for himself!"-as they say.

Commandant Corliss is left to review the year's accomplishments: 1. Contact with boys!!?? (Niddrie Tech and Therry College) 2. Our crafty pair of teachers, Mrs Malouf and Mrs Johnson took us out for

an enjoyable day.

-and many have been split off into ranks and taken for squad training separately.

So, by popular demand tune in next week for the re-run of Cliff Richard's "Summer Holiday".

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IO D We have had a really good year this year and I'm sure it will give the girls lovely memories and our teacher, Miss O'Donnell, horrible nightmares.

We wanted to take the chance to thank Karen Anderson - our fantastic prefect - and Masayo our equally fantastic exchange student.

We would also like to thank all the girls who have made this so much fun. We must thank the girls in the other Year 10, because without their hopeless efforts, we wouldn't have come up so SQUEAKY clean. We must also thank them for their REASONABLE skills as footballers but unfortunately they couldn't match our fabulous skills and consequently lost!!!

We would like to congratulate all the girls in our form who have participated in the Italian Competitions, the Walkathon, the Athletic and Swimming Carnivals and the Netball, with special attention to Allison Barrett, Michelle Pantalleresco, Maria Malone and Miriam Campagnolo.

We must also thank Miss O'Donnell because we are now PROUDLY the Most Organised form in the school. We should mention a few students who have achieved amazing goals this year:Monicawho has almost turned Miss O'Donnell absolutely insane.

Jenny D- who has managed to do nothing.

The Newspaper Squad- who were the first to meet Stephen Comey. (How lucky can you get?)

Looking back on the year we can see that we have achieved nothing and gotten nowhere but most importantly we had fun doing it! The girls in our form are great friends and good buddies and need we say MAGNIFICENT FOOTBALLERS. So yet again we would like to thank, our teacher, our parents- who have given us unshakable confidence in embarrassing situations, not mentioning our Year 10 "Gala Ball" with Therry College, and

most importantly we HAVE to thank ourselves for being so co-operative during the year.

Jackie McDonagh & Judy Harris.

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Year 10D have had a great year for achievements; the debates with Niddrie Tech, and Mastermind in which both Year 10's competed and the "Grudge" Football Match with 10C, which we won. Our contribution to the Italian Competion had many arriving back with Honorable Mentions and Maria Milone managed a third.

Our prefect, Karen Anderson, and Vice-Prefect, Elizabeth Sweerts have both done a great job It has been a good year for the students in our class with little or no catastrophies. I'm sure that 1982 will be a year to remember for all of us.

The girls who are leaving; Kathy, Carmel and Theresa wish to say "Good-bye and Good Luck" to those girls that remain.

Last but not least our thanks to Miss O'Donnell whose harmonious greeting "Get Organized" will sadly be missed.

Carmel Fitzgerald & Kathy McLoughlin.

OUR

EXCHANGE

Masayo, our exchange student, seems to have settled down well. We decided to interview her to find out more about how and why she became an exchange student, Masayo became an exchange student through the help of a friend. When offered the chance to come to Australia she jumped at it. She chose Australia from four other countries.

Her first impression of Australia was that it was spacious, large, beautiful and above all, friendly! Masayo has been quite lucky to see many wonderful land marks of Australia, including Ayers Rock. Surprisingly the best thing Masayo likes about Australia is the food- yet she dislikes vegemite. What she wants most from Australia is to learn to speak English fluently.

In Japan, Masayo goes to a Co-Ed Junior High School. Her school is much stricter than ours. She finds the work quite easy. One thing Masayo dislikes about her school is that she can't wear her

ear-rings or watch to school and she can't wear make-up or have a boyfriend until she is much older.

(Talk about agonizing).

Masayo, it seems, has already fallen into the pattern of an average Australian teenager. Apart from learning some of the less acceptable forms of language, she has developed quite a crush on Christopher Atkins. Who hasn't?

She has visited the Royal Melbourne Show and enjoyed it. Yet to her the greatest aspect of Australia is Mel Gibson (The girl is a fast learner).

Sadly, Masayo will soon be leaving us.

She will leave on March 29. I'm sure that she will be sadly missed by all her new found friends. We hope she has learnt and experienced many Australian traits. In return she has enriched our lives by her wonderful sense of humour and genuine kindness. She may leave but won't be forgotten.

Monica Coxhead-10D.

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MIDDLE ROW: V. Kolceg, K. Braddy, J. James, J. Blair, D. Cengic.

Dargan,

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Blizzard,

FRONT ROW: C. Scalpello, C. Moss, I. Singh, V. Ottelli, B. Murphy, T. Nolan.

Prefect: Mary Ellen Boyle. Teacher: Mrs. C. Johns.

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1.0...Minutes for the class of 1982 were accepted.

26 November, 1982.

9.00 am - 3-30 pm.

1.2__ VIVIANA vivaciously vibrates when asked to do the bookshop.

1.1...Jolly JOANNE jumped with joy when Assunta won the school sports.

1.4...Secretive SAMANTHA says things softly.

1.3...Devoted DENISE finally deciphered Mrs.Sijmons' writing.

1.5...Mischievous MARYELLEN mystifies most members of the class when absent, only VERA because vigorous voluntarily voted for her as prefect.

1.6...Springy sprang into spring.

1.8...Sensitive sleeps silently scary movie.

1.7...DELLA left m such a hurry she left all her books behind.

2.0...Cool, calm and collected CAROLINE quickly quietens the class???

2.6...

JENNY joined in with activities.

2.8...Terri fic THERESE tells torturing tales about teachers.

SUSAN a after

NITA never 1.9...Nice the neglected to neaten cupboard.

2.1 —Daring definitely to???

2.2...Silly SHARON always says something stupid in serious situations.

2.4...Brave BERNADINE brightly entered Ave Maria (only to be disappointed).

STEPHANIE in life

did

DEBBIE damage

2.3...Clean CAROL carefully cautioned us against uncleanliness.

2.5...Quiet KYM cares constantly about dogs.

2.7...Radical RITA raves ridiculously on about her boyfriend, while SUE suspiciously stands by straightening her hair.

2.9...Intelligent INDRA idolises ELVIS incredibly.

3.0... MRS. JOHNS the form teacher of 11J 1982, WE THANK YOU.

CLASS OF 11 D.

The class of 1982 is undoubtedly 11 D. We have all been through much together and have worthily achieved our goals.

To begin with, our year 11 camp enabled us all to get to know one another in a different environment to that of the classroom.

We enjoyed our experience at Yabamac, even though we had to wake up every morning, doing strenuous exercises before breakfast. However, an advantage of these exercises was that we developed a hearty appetite for our scrambled eggs and toast, after which we divided into groups when Mr. Corliss led us on a gruelling trail hike, up and down steep hills.

After the camp we decided to embark on a project to hdlp Save the Children of under-developed countries.

With the gracious help from our religion teacher, Mrs. Sahiberg, we were successful in raising $250.00 for the campaign.

Suzy Dymus was our representative for the Teenager of the Year. In this project she discovered that being a part of the campaign was a very enjoyable and rewarding

experience.

In achieving the required amount for this campaign we had a teacher's raffle and a few cake stalls. Both activities were very successful, particularly the raffle which proved to be quite popular.

Many thanks to the teachers for being so co-operative and such good sports.

Other events which occurred during the year were work experience, an Italian excursion to the Pizza Parlour and an Italian film, a Legal Studies excursion to watch plays enacted by Pentridge Prisoners and a Geography excursion to Mount Macedon.

Overall the students of 11 D. have had a tough, action packed yet enjoyable year and many thanks to our form mistress, Mrs. Day. Jacquelyne Cochrane Raffaelina Tripodi.

NEW BEGINNINGS Year 11- - a year to think oack on, but now new beginnings for an all important final assault on the year ahead - beginnings that may result in the achievement of the Higher School Certificate, or for those who are in their final weeks of Ave, there will be new beginnings in a challenging, demanding world, outside school.

We will all view the ensuing year with a little apprehension. Having spent the year developing our potentials and coping with some pressure, various career lectures given to us lifted the shadows and doubts that hung over our futures.

Knowing the options now open to us and what these entail, should give meaning and direction to our new beginnings.

New beginnings are like a rainbow, stretching afresh across the horizon, but if we do not set out immediately in conquest of

the pot of gold that lies at the end of it and experience the satisfaction of having tried, it will soon fade into nothingness.

Let us then not feel threatened, but with our future in our hands let us take a firm grip of our new beginnings and mould all the learning, observation, comparison, analysis, reasoning and sensible sound of advice into what will be our final display.

Without a doubt, this can be achieved only through a determined effort and some sacrifice.

As Aristotle says "The roots of education are bitter but the fruits are sweet"!

Avril Pereira

Year 11

BACK ROW: M. Brennan, J. Brown, L. Freeman, S. Wilson, D. Bakker, K. McMahon, F. Wicks, H. Robinett, J. Xuereb, E. Sorroghan, J. Cooper.

MIDDLE ROW: S. Dymus, C. Schmidt, C. Faraday, M. Mevisson, K. Cervetto, S. J. Fisher, B. Grant, M. Forte.

SECOND ROW: J. Mento, A. Pereira, Sanza, J. Cochrane, D. Ferlazzo.

Overman,

L. leria, M. Widdison, J. Druzic, C. Dow, L.

FRONT ROW: J. Shone, R. Tripodi, N. Aparo.

TEACHER: R. Day. Dymus.

Class Prefect: J. Brown.

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BACK ROW: M. Hayes, D. Disipio, S. Bettinelli, S. Urbaniak, E. Beck, Y. Andriesz, J. Kett, P. Harrison, V. Halikopouljs,

MIDDLE ROW: S. Incorvaia, C. Hogan, A. Hofstede, C. O'Dea, P. Slevison, M. Leury, L. Duggan, A. Hally, M. Randello.

SECOND ROW: L. Kennedy, N. Tenni, R. Bucci, A. Scavo, K. Ciantar, A. Dipasquale, F. Marino.

FRONT ROW: A. Mirabella, J. McEwan, P. Sciarrone, M.Courtney, A. Tahami, L. Pike.

Teacher: D. Watson.

Once again the Year 11's can breathe a sigh of relief, another year has been wasted, - not on idleness but on hard work: and study which we have kept up constantly throughout the year. Our end of term marks whatever they may be, can be credited to the dedicated err? urn? ah? teachers of Year 11 classes.

The year began with our meeting of Mrs. Watson (Watsisname), and throughout the year she has been a cheerful spot in the dullness of the morning when she bounces in with a cheery "Good morning" and flashes her dimples around the room.

In April we reverted back to prehistoric times, where we braved the elements, the harsh bushlands and the death defying mountains of Wallan - yes that's right, we went on our Year 11 camp.

And who can we credit those skills of conquering the harsh bushlands of Australia?None other tharf the original Wally Butler.

Before we knew it Term 11 had brougnt the chance for us to experience "Life on the Outside", as we all went on work experience.

Many of us are lucky to return as most of the employers didn't want to let us go as we were all so outstandingly competent.

Later on in appreciation of the experience gained by Year 11's, all the employers involved in the work experience scheme were invited to an afternoon tea at the college. Whether or not they got any afternoon1 tea depended on whether they could beat the Year 11's to the table containing food.

In Term three nothing really exciting happened as were all too busy we studying and working hard,, although a few of us went on excursions towards the end of the year.

The Italian girls forgot their diets and went to the Pizza Parlour and the Geography girls conquered Mt. Macedon.

On looking back at the year we can congratulate ourselves for putting some spice into the life of the teachers, adding to their enjoyment of teaching and generally being a bright spot in theirs and everyone's school lives at Ave Maria.

Yours modestly, Sue Mildern, Joan Kett, Pauline Slevison, Leeanne Duggan.

H.S.C. YEAR 12.

There has been little time to sit down and reflect on what it has meant to be Head Prefect of Ave Maria Col lege.

On looking back over the year I can see that the Student Representative Council, which enables the representatives of each class to put forward the ideas of the students, now has a few teething problems but will prove very successful in a couple of years.

Thanks to the support of Mr. Hoye and other staff members it has been possible for all classes, not only the higher forms, to put forward their opinions.

I hope that the S.R.C. will continue because it can only benefit the students of Ave Maria. I would like to take this opportunity to thank class representatives for their support and willingness to stand up for the students.

To next year's H.S.C. students- work hard, don't get too depressed and you will make it through the year.

To the secretarial girls whose final year is this year also, I hope you find employment with little or no difficulty.

To the H.S.C. students I would like to say goodbye and good luck. Without the help of Mrs. Sijmons, Marianne Cuzzilla (12 S prefect), Suzi Schipano (12 J prefect), Diana Leuschner

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and my other friends I do not think that I would have made it through the year or enjoyed it as much as I did.

Finally, I would like to say that my six years at Ave Maria have been happy ones and I hope that next year's Head Prefect gets as much satisfaction from the school as I have.

Martina Curry, Head Prefect.

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BACK ROW: F. Comito, B. Bauer, S. Lee, E. Merlino, W. McCallum, A. Mimmo.

MIDDLE ROW: M. Kolceg, M. Drobski, M. Curry, J. Millard, D. Leuschner, S. Bedson, J. Dargan.

FRONT ROW: C. Favasuli, I. Fitzpatrick, M. Cuzzila, T. Germane, Kociancic, R. Luca, C. Cinnani,

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Fragiacomo,

M.

POETIC

W WW NUCLEAR WARFARE The bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima on 6th August 1945 was equal in destructiveness to one thousand plane raids using conventional World War Two bombs.

In 1945 a bomb of an equivalent of twenty thousand tons of T.N.T. destroyed a city within minutes.

This was the first use of atomic energy in war.

Of two thousand and seventy eight nurses and doctors in Hiroshima only one hundred and fifty four were alive to treat one hundred thousand wounded people.

Those who were not killed instantly by the heat of the blast died later from third degree burns or such things as generalised bleeding which could not be treated and no medication was available to relieve the peoples' pain.

The survivors may have been blind or deaf from the initial blast and were unable to help themselves escape with all the panic and confusion around them.

The fires caused by the blast and heat could not be controlled and the "black rain" (fall out) caused even more panic.

The radiation from the blast has caused genetic mutations and increased incidences of cancer and leukaemia in the people of

Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

People who were only children at the time of the

blast and escaped apparently unhurt may have actually had a changed gene which will show up in their children as deformities or abnormalities.

For many years after the blast, other Japanese people would not go near the Hiroshima and Nagasaki victims because they were afraid of what might happen. Parents would not allow their children to marry survivors of the blast and so the survivors became outcasts.

Children are still being born with deformities which are blamed on the blast and many cases of cancer and leukaemia are also being attributed to the same cause.

Nuclear weapons have come a long way since then.

Nuclear arsenals now contain over sixty thousand weapons. The United States has 30,000 and the Russians have twenty thousand. "The Americans have enough megatonnage to kill seven and one-half billion Russians.

The Russians have the capacity to kill four and one-half billion Americans out of a total population of two hundred and twenty million.

Everyone is getting killed twenty to thirty times over!"

We live in dread that every time an international conflict flares up it will result in a nuclear war.

Even if a nuclear incident was restricted to the Northern Hemisphere, it could affect us

indirectly

through the thinning and eventual destruction of the ozone layer which keeps out much of the sun's ultra violet light.

It could blind or kill insect and animal life and could lead to the entire collapse of the world ecosystem. Any survivors in the world would starve to death.

Although many people believe that a country will not use a nuclear weapon for fear of suffering the same fate, the fact remains that many countries have nuclear weapons.

In World War 11, 50,000,000 people were killed.

In a war between Russia and America each country would be subjected to the equivalent of a World War 11 every second for more than a thousand such repetitions.

Because of this initial bombong on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the world now lives in fear of a nuclear war.

Amanda Davis 10C.

LICENCE

BLUE Blue is the tear that we often cry, blue is the crystal clear, ever extending sky.

A wave crashing onto the golden sand, a segment of a rainbow and its eternal band. Blue is a necessity, a vein carrying blood.lt is the colour of tragedy entitled a flood. Blue is an eye viewing all, Blue is the beauty of a n overflowing waterfall. A rustling taffeta gown appealing to the eye.

Blue is the colour often worn by Princess Di. It is a fragrant flower in fUll bloom, and the haze surrounding the gleaming white moon. Blue is a flittering butterfly and its grace, it is a special beauty found in every place. The colour of a person when frost sets in, and blue is the cloudy mist of a shark's fin. Blue is a lagoon, tranquil and clear.

Blue is shown in eyes filled with fear! Blue is a feather amongst a peacock's crest, and a formal colour worn as Sunday best! Blue is a mountain seen from afar, or even something fascinating, glinting in a jar.

Blue is an ink, putting emotions into words we cannot say, and a blue sky is the beginning of another wonderful day. Blue is a jewel, for keepsake, to treasure, and blue is a raindrop, pelting down in unpleasant weather. Silvery blue is a cloud, with a burden to bear and astonishingly, the colour of occasionally abused hair!!! Blue is a polka dot and stripe too.

Unfortunately it is a child comein contact with the

flu! Blue is a special portion of nature which fills us with wonder and grace.

Blue cannot be overlooked for it is everyplace!!

Donna O'Brien.

"YABBYING" It's green - no brown, It's going to drown.

I've got it ...

No - it's got me.

The meat has gone I have none left, I'11 have to jump in and get the pest.

Wait it's gone the terrible thing, I think I'11 have to call it "King."

It's ten feet long, Well really it's an inch, But catchin' a yabby, is a real cinch.

Anon. - But by ME.

HAIKU.

NIGHT.

Racing down the street dark shadows on footpath devouring me.

the

STARS.

Shaped like little things dazzling all over the sky everywhere you go.

BITTERNESS.

Weeping and crying my whole life is very sad never seem to stop.

By Carol Smith. 9M

WHAT HAPPENED TO.1983?

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On the thirteenth of April 1982, I ventured out into the world as I had done many times before. The sun was shining brightly, people were walking around casually at their own paces, and there was the usual bustle of the city traffic.

Car horns were continually sounding and the engines roared loudly.

Birds flew from one tree to the next, singing happily in the sunlight.

Ascending the stairs outside the museum, I saw a pile of rubbish infested with hungry flies in search of foodstuffs.

This was only one example of what was happening all over Melbourne.

On entering the museum I saw children of about five and six years of age running around noisily, with sticky fingers and chocolate-covered mouths.

They constantly disobeyed their mothers' pleas to behave themselves, and, as a result, their mothers were flustered and embarrassed that they owned these children.

Other people talked freely to one another discussing the days they remember only too well, and the experiences they had during these days.

Security men stood in every corner speaking with those who needed directions and trying to control the mischievous children who answered back at the slightest order.

At the same time these men were guarding the relics that everyone admired.

their literature. Security guards surrounded the place and it was then that I noticed that the area was clean; it was free from the pollution that enclosed the city, not one fly invaded the area to do its usual scrummaging for food, or to annoy the people.

This place was spotless, so much so that everything was shiny and showed a certain polish about it. It even smelled clinical and seem It was worthwhile touring perfect in every respect. the museum even though I noticed, however, have seen it many times I something that didn't seem before. right; things seemed out of A young boy was Back out in the free, place. smog-bound city I looked riding his bike along the Suddenly, a across the road only to see platform. from nowhere the new landmark of the voice over a Museum Underground Station. amplified Having plenty of time to microphone, commanded the spare, I decided to have a boy to get off his bike. look at this new The boy obeyed at once. attraction, but I had no The security guards didn't move an inch.

It was at idea what to expect. this time that I realised Once inside I saw coin-food everyone on the plaftorm watched from dispensers. One man could was being direction by operate this machine, as every One sudden well as the change machines telescreens. from anyone would that offered the correct move cause a disruption.

It change. The area in which they stood was spacious and felt as if the time had approximately fifty metres jumped from the thirteenth away were escalators and of April 1982 to the same elevators going to various day two years later. levels within the station.

I descended on one of the A train promptly came along track, but, unlike escalators to a depth of the and local twenty metres under the other trains ground.

I had come out of transport, it was punctual. the sun into a place that I boarded it immediately and noticed a remarkable was cold and dark.

The difference. The train was coldness was artificially beautifully furnished. No created by air-conditioners one had slashed the seats and the darkness was with a razor-sharp blade alleviated by the use of and no one tiad written on fluorescent lights. the walls with the renowned Perfect silence ensued as texta. It, too, was clean, people remained in their and not one speck of dust seats and mechanically read could be found anywhere.

The past was contained in this buildng and people, at their own free will, could enter and be entertained by looking back over the good and the bad years, and the memorable occasions before they were born. Displays of events provoked -memories of our past that commended mankind, but some, however, shamed him. One knew from the past where he stood in the present.

The ride was smooth and I felt myself clinging on to my parcels as the train journeyed down the tunnel.

I felt a fear o not knowing where I would end up, and this eerie feeling hovered over me until I came back to the station. This train was not a relic from the past but a machine of the future.

Back at the station I quickly got out ofthe train and advanced towards the gleaming escalator.

It ascended for ten meters and for the next ten I had to walk up the stairs. I felt that this place could wait for my next visit. I was back from my journey in time, and here I was going to stay. I ran out into the sunshine and felt the warmth on my face. I felt free and content to be back in 1982.

Kirsten Spicer-Year 12.

A Struggle against Fear A screech, inhumane, cold and senseless echoed through the vast eucalypts.

I was alone, facing the huge grey mass; my companions and I had chosen to scale the monolith located at Hanging Rock.

A lethargic sensation spread to my numbing limbs as I grappled with the realization of my separation, from human contact. I was heavily reliant upon my own skills in the bush and essentially alone. The ochre sun blazed down upon my unprotected head; the blistering heat made it hard to think rationally. Confusion and panic swept over my body.

Hope was all I retained and this was fast dwindling.

Aimlessly I wandered

searching through the canyon of my own mind, for an answer, a sign.

The sun which had earlier scorched my pale complexion was now retreating, as if being devoured by the pulsating rock, the monolith. The tall and once grand eucalypts assumed the shapes and forms of creatures housed only in one1s mind.

Again frustration forced from me all dignity, and sobs and gasps cracked the icy air.

Mentally exhausted more than phsically, my body fell limp, seeking not comfort but rather support.

A deep, undisturbed sleep followed and fear left me to my own devices.

I awoke, upon the warm earth, refreshed and contemplated my situation.

Those fears which seemed permanently branded upon my mind, had since vanished with the darkness of night, and were now transformed into a defiant will to live.

With this new attitude in mind, I arose to prop myself upon stiff legs.

Movement was even more difficult but determination flowed

through all I was attempting.

My senses indicated to me that to find civilization I must reach the highest point of. the rock and so I did. From this spectacular view I was able to acknowledge the presence of a search party obviously sent by my companions. I had struggled not against the bush, but against my own fears and had won.

Maree Brennan

Year 11

WHEN I WAS TROUBLED.

When I was troubled I walked by the sea.

A narrow footpath, clinging to a high grainy cliff, linked my house to the frothy, tumbling waters below.

Sometimes as yesterday, I left the path and scrambled barefoot over the yellow sandstone boulders, hair streaming, my breath catching in the stinging salty wind__ _

The storm had sprung up suddenly like the storm in my heart.

The blustery north eastern had come roaring in, bending the pines that lined the cliff top, bringing with it the sharp, almost horizontal rain from the ocean....

I looked up at the sky, saggy and sagging like an old grey blanket.

Not a gull in sight. The ocean had come with a fury to match my own.

I knew exactly how those turbulent, curling, thundering waves felt.

They were lucky, they could gather their anger about them, scoop it all up in one gigantic curl, roar in to beach or rocky cliff and in one magnificant dash that sent the white spray flying high into the air, rid themselves of that anger, exhaust their fury.

They became limp little things then, lacy frothy on the hard wet sand, whimpering a little until they were sucked back out again....

Lillian Sanza

11D

BACK BOW: S. Schipano, L. Thomas, N. Shone, N. Scott, D. Parente, J. Spence.

MIDDLE ROW: B. O'Connor, K. Spicer, C. Sieger, E. Polson, C. Roelke, B. Vandenberg, A. Smith.

FRONT ROW: S. Rennison, A. Wilde, S. Readman, D. Wilson, T. Portelli, J. M. Riotto.

Teacher: Mr. Greg Jorgensen.

Scalpello,

FASHION On August 16th the long awaited fashion event of the year was held. Yes, the greatest rival to a Paris Fashion Show - the Year 10 Fashion Parade.

Hosted by the Year 10 sewing group,it was split into several categories. One of the most stunning segments was the ball outfits.

These dresses made by the girls themselves, were what they chose to wear to the ball. From Karen Nott's daring strapless taffeta gown and Judy Harris's floating chiffon number to Karen Camilleri's pink voille outfits, the high quality and beauty of the gowns were evident.

Next,the sporting category.

The disco tights were quite a contrast to the netball skirts.

The casual outfits were next on the agenda. This was divided into winter and summerclothes. We were informed by resident fashion experts that the "nautical look" was in.

There were a number of carefree dresses on parade such as Jenny's casual brown dress to contrast with F iona's elegant blue design.

PARADE

One of the most lighthearted looks at the fashion world was the "imaginative" section.

In this category ALMOST ANYTHING GOES,and almost did.

Carol seemed to give everyone a bit of Kleenex softness wherever she walked.

Garbage bags were all the rage and Santa Claus went down well too.

In conclusion, many thanks must go to the girls, Mr. Grondel for his assistance with the lighting and of course, Mrs Malouf who put inmany hours of dedicated work to make it all possible.

SPORTS

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1982 began as a year of "Let's do it together" Without Caroline Whitty to gain points for our swimming team we knew that only the combined effort of all team members would keep ’ Ave Maria in the First Division of the Secondary Catholic Schools Swimming Association.

We had a training program that even Tracey Wickham would have thought tough!

We were in the water four mornings a week: cold water that is__ diving practice after school. There were some very water-logged bodies walking around Ave in the first term. The ru.ght of the carnival finally arrived and the red bathered bodies were ready. We realized that our chances of winning of even being in second place were pretty slim, but we were going to have the best try we could. This we did and we finished fourth. Not too bad when you think that we did not win one event, but just kept plugging away and gaining minor placings. Angelique Hickey was probably our best performer and with Angie in Year 10 next year and a few promising swimmers coming into Year 7 next year, we look forward to more early mornings of lap after lap after lap.

CONGRATULATIONS to all those girls who took part in the netball this season.

We had a great season. Year 10A team are Premiers and we had a number of runners-up teams also.

Everyone showed great school spirit. I hope it continues in our Athletics team soon to compete. Good

When we had at last washed the clorine out of our hair and the wrinkles came out of our skin and we had learnt to sleep till 7:30 a.m. not 6:30 a.m., we knew it must be time to think about our next activity. Ah! Hah! It is time to paint the netball courts. Did we say it was a year when we did things together?

Ah well, up early again, but at least we didn't get wet this time. The most amazing netball season ever. Not one game was missed because of rain. Ave Maria had a very successful netball season in 1982. At Ave Maria the emphasis is on taking part and not in how many games you win or lose and this

helped us to all enjoy what we were doing together. The co-operation between year levels was really great with the Year 9's helping the 7's and 8's and the 8's then umpiring for the 9's. If we can continue like this in 1983 it must help towards the happy atmosphere that exists between the year levels. Year 10's,11's and 12's played in the afternoon and all teams took part in the finals except the Year 12 team. 1982 was the first year we have ever had a team of year 12 students. The girls who played wanted the opportunity to do something other than study together. I'm sure they all enjoyed the exercise and the fresh air and team work.

We congratulate all the girls who played; those who won best and fairest awards, the team that won the Grand Final after finishing level and playing again (Good effort 10's) the teams that finished runner-up and those who just finished.

1983 should be an even more rewarding one for Ave Maria.

Special congratulations to Sue Urbaniak from Year 11 who is the first representative that Ave Maria has ever had in the Victorian Catholic Netball team. Sue's team finished runner-up to South Australia.

The weather was getting warmer and the exercises a bit tougher and the muscles were beginning to feel the extra effort when we realized that we had crept quietly into third term and we had two athletic carnivals to take part in. Have we spent most of 1982 getting up early?

This time it was not to dive into very cold water or to throw 50 goals before morning assembly but to run four laps of the Aberfeldie track before doing umerous exercises that Miss Banks had pent most of the term formulating in er devious mind. Stretch, twist, bend!

Ouch! I only want to run not be an crobat in the circus.

SPORT

The House Sports in October was the first time some of us had seen Helen Pawlawski go over the hurdles. It was a delight to watch. We are very proud of Helen and her performance at the Pacific Games.

Assunta made its presence felt at pun House Sports by winning every team trophy that was presented. What a pity Sr Bernadette was not there to see History in the making.

Later in October we went to Olympic Park for the Inter-College sports. We saw many notable performances with the most outstanding being Helen's performances in the 14 years division. There were many more outstanding efforts that could be mentioned but we were very proud of every girl who represented Ave Maria on that day.

We may never gain trophies or shields for first place in any of these competitions, but whatever the result we know that we did it together

P.E. STAFF

Sports Day We finally arrived at the track.

We could hear roaring and barracking from the crowd. The competitors were anxiously waiting with glee.

We found our seats, sat down and opened our booklet describing the people in the events and where the events would be held.

The events started.

My friend Kellie was in the first race. I whispered to the mob around me, "This is my friend Kellie, she's really fast." I felt proud to have my friend in it.

The gun went, the crowd rose. I was jumping up and down; the sensation was great.

Kellie had come 3rd.

The cheer squad yelled, screamed and shouted.

The noise the crowd made was incredible.

An event that amazed everyone was Helen Pawlawski jumping the hurdles: actually I shouldn't say jump because she flew over those hurdles just like a bird. She came first and broke the record.

Once again everyone cheered.

I think everyone was proud to have taken part and participated for Ave Maria, our school.

Diane Forti.

7B.

* "Textiles and Clothing" is the name now used in Australian schools to cover those subjects such as Needlework, Sewing, Craft and Dressmaking.

This subject covers both theory and practical studies including fashion design and drawing, fabric/fibre studies, the textile industry, dressmaking, tailoring, embroidery, batik, tye and dye, doll making, tapestry, basketry and many other exciting crafts.

The photos below and opposite show some of the students and the work they have done in textile classes this year.

Year 12 Textiles A course for students who wish to study in the Needlecraft/Textiles and clothing area at Year 12 level will be available in 1984. This course extends to Year 12 level, the long standing schol subject now called Textiles and 01othing.

Textiles and Clothirg now forms a part of the life skills component of the educational experiences offered by Victorian schools.

As such, its content has life-long practical relevance for individuals in everyday _fe.

Textiles as a Year 12 course of study aims to help people to develop competence in dealing with everyday life. A major goal of the course is the encouragement of students' independent thought and action. It is intended that students will develop skills in problem solving and decision making using a cross-disciplinary perspective.

A. Malouf (Textiles Coordinator)

STAFF LIST. Mr.John Hoye, Principal.

STAFF: Miss Andrea Banks.

Miss Margaret Behan.

Miss Anne Brown.

Miss Amanda Boyden.

Mr. Wai Corliss.

Miss Teresa Daws.

Mrs. Rhonda Day. Mrs. Cardi Dowling.

Miss Kathryn Feehan.

Mrs. Sue Garner.

Miss Pam Higginson Mrs. Cecily Johns.

Mrs. Ruth Johnson.

Mr. Greg Jorgenson.

Mrs. Anne Malouf.

Mrs. Dorothy Minkoff.

Miss Cathy McCarthy.

Mr. Jim Mclnnes.

Mr. Jim Mclvor.

Miss Sarah O'Donnell.

Mrs. Sharyn Opie, Librarian Miss Marian Robinson Miss Sandy Stiger. £ Mrs. Coral Sahiberg.

Mrs. Lena Reginato.

Mrs. Alida Sijmons.

Mr. Tony Szysz.

Miss Anna Venuto.

Mrs. Dawn Watson.

Mrs. Moira Wilkins.

Mrs. Ruhina Patel, Lab. Technician.

Mrs. Sally Scott, Librarian Mr. Paul Wood,.... Monies Officer.

Mrs. Nancy Kelly,..Sec/Bursar.

Miss Carmel Murray -..resigned.

Mrs. Helen Eischeid-.Maternity Leave.

more poetic licence..

-Hello-GoodbyeThat Was Me.

I remember the days of the old school yard.

Running, jumping, thinking of myself. Now, crippled by age, I sit on my bench, alone. The children work, thinking of the weekend coming soon. I start to concentrate on the old dog searching for food around the ground.

Soon...his day will come, he must be like me. It's getting late says my watch, I must go home to feed the cat.

Soon, my usual daily schedule will change; the cat...well...he'll be homeless. I walk home silently.

As I pass the Walkin's house I hear a baby crying. It starts me thinking. "Was that really me 74 years ago?" As I walk on I pass a few boys on bikes. It sets me thinking again. "Was that me 68 years ago?" I go on and see a little girl playing in her garden with a small black deg. It starts me thinking."Was that me 70 years ago?" As I go on, I pass the local cemetery and think, "Will that be me tomorrow?"

Megan McDonald.

ME IN THE FUTURE I am 70 years old and I think a lot more because I'm not so busy . I'm just walking down the street and I stop to look at a leaf with so many veins in one single leaf. At home I sit down and think. I can't do most things I used to do. I remember things and now I realize how lucky I was to have all these gifts.

I treasure everything I own, such as a watch. Before it was only to tell the time, but now it is a memory to remind me of who gave it to me and the day I got it. I learnt many things but even now I'm still learning. It is amazing that God cares for everyone and everything, because if I compare myself to space I'm only a small dot; a very small dot. When something new happens, like I have a guest, I'm very exited because I don't do many things; I mostly think.

Connie Cambrea.

Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello

Autumn-goodbye leaves carpet-goodbye concrete grass-goodbye soil rain-goodbye weekend T.V-goodbye homework sun-goodbye jumpers

Anon-7S. Friends!

Friends are very hard to get hold of- you keep reaching out for them but you can never reach them. It's like a mouse trying to get a piece of cheese from a mouse trap-he suddenly grasps the cheese, when "BANG", the trap goes off. "FRIENDS" are exactly the same- you finally get hold of them, but there's always something to block you from them! I don't suppose I'll ever reach my friends!

Carol Smith-9M Poems of the Senses I I I I I

see people walking free hear the brilliant buzzing bee feel the soft leaves of a tree smell the scent on a woman taste the flavour of cheese.

Anon-7S

ALONE. To be alone is to be free..by myself thinking and remembering___ thoughts running through my mind like water in a stream.

Alone is emptiness having nothing.... yet wanting more.

By Lynne Ryjke.

Ryan

and

Sharon

COURAGE There is nothing that touches one more than the deeds of a truly brave person.

Courage is characterized by mental and moral strength on the part of individuals to venture, preserve and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.

Courage is bravery. One who reveals traits of courage in the face of adversity usually has beliefs which are so firmly planted that he is willing to battle the greatest odds in order to emerge the victor. As a result of courage, men have won wars and conquered nations, explored the unknown, overcome personal handicaps and hardships and achieved their many goals. Through the centuries many courageous people have been proclaimed heroes. They have lived their lives for a cause and in doing so they give a substantial part of themselves for the betterment and welfare of others. For such a being, self sacrifice is not a hardship but a passionate joy. The life of a courageous person may teach a sceptical and self-indulgent generation to understand that there really is a deeper satisfaction to be found in sacrifice than in all the accumulations of selfishnesd. As a virtue, courage stands alone.

The history of exploration is studded with stories of men of courage.

Some sailed on unchartered oceans, sane climbed mountain peaks, some navigated previously impassable rivers, some braved ice and cold while others crossed burning deserts. Such was the courage of Burke and Wills, two great explorers who have come to occupy a prominent place in Australian legend.

Burke was the leader, Wills second in command and King the sole survivor of the party of four who completed the first south-north crossing of the Australian continent. Theirs is a saga of courage and loyalty, undeterred by counteractions and uninfluenced by hopes of reward-Burke and Wills followed their destiny-death. The increasing strength of these men can be seen in the way they faced their circumstances.

Thei^ ventures can help us to see that we too have to deny ourselves and take risks if we want to survive in this age of mighty challenges.

The Second World War is a story of how courageous men fought to overcome tyranny and greed. Even statesmen and leaders in whose hands lie the destiny of nations may need to make courageous decisions.

Such men as Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson fought in the interests of freedom and have indeed been an inspiration to others. It was courage that won them the titles of greatness.

President Anwar Sadat of Egypt preached the unity of Arab nations and history will remember him as a man of peace. He transformed our world by an act of will, daring to do what all tnought impossible. Anwar Sadat believed so completely in his mission that he was prepared to perish rather than change direction. From a strong unshakeable faith came the courage to face the dangers before him. Poland's Lech Walesa defied auL ority and he too stands as an international symbol of the struggle for freedom. In a country torn by martial law he conveyed to the Polish people a compelling message of hope.

Courage is a virtue associated with people from all walks of life. Both the prominent and common man may perform feats which merit praise. Bravery may be shown by disabled people and on the sporting field as well. Through sheer perseverance and dedication handicapped people have won recognition and admiration for their triumphs. Sportsmen display their courage by participating in dangerous events. The pleasure they derive from their activities overshadows any element of fear. These days our firemen, police, life-savers and those Involved in other emergency services display valour. Each puts his life on the line in difficult situations in order to serve the community.

It is courage that helps a person attack a task with confidence. Whatever the act, without a doubt, courage brings out the best in people for self or for others. It takes courage not to submit or yield to what one does not believe in. "To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."

Avril Pereria.11D.

Another innovation at Ave Maria has been "Burgundy Beat , a transition newspaper funded by TEAC with $2,000, and the first such project in the Catholic system.We have only had two issues so far but as the newspaper has become part of the new year 11 semester system, we expect greater things next year finances allowing.

"Burgundy Beat" has been organised by a committee of staff, students and parents and two of those parents, Mrs. Judy Lynch and Mrs. Yvonne Mauldon are volunteering their time next year; Mrs. Lynch, a teacher with experience in media, to co-ordinate Media Studies one afternoon a week, and Mrs. Mauldon, who has done much of our word processing for 'Burgundy Beat' and for the 'Vidian', to use further talents in helping with school music and liturgy. This is just the sort of parental involvement we were hoping to obtain when we put in our submission which, incidentally, was typed and collated by an other parent, Mrs. Pauline Howe.

Student involvement has meant that year 10 and 11 girls have gained skills in organising and recording meetings, in using the Zardax word processing programme on the Apple computer, in photography, layout and graphics . The Zardax has also been used extensively in this production of the '"Vidian". Amanda Davis, a 1982 year 10 student has been responsible for much of the typing and correcting on disk under the watchful eye of Mrs. Watson.

The production and editing of the 1982 'Vidian' has been largely the work of Mrs. Lynch and myself.

Rhonda

Day.(Staff).

WHEN THE CHIPS APE DOWN

Computer Studies at Ave Maria College has really come of age. In 1980 we had a lonely little Apple and only a small number of students who could have access to Computer Studies. Since then the numbers have expanded rapidly and in addition a group of enthusiasts,parents included, are using the computer as a Word Processor to produce the College newspaper, The Burgundy Beat and now even the Vidian.

Next year even more exciting things are happening-we will now have 5 Apples and 2 OSI's and colour monitors!

There will be 3 Year 9 groups, 2 Year 10 groups, 2 Year 11 groups and additional work done in various areas across the curriculum as well.

For the past two years Ave Maria College students have had considerable success in the La Trobe University Computer Fair competitions and next year could be our best yet.

We are confident that Ave Maria College students will be positively able to cope with the Computer Age and indeed be in the forefront of the advances and opportunities of the future. There is no sex discrimination barrier to careers in computing for talented people-and we do have them!

Mrs Dawn Watson, Coordinator.

Computer

Studies

senior art essay "The High Culmination Tradition."

Renaissance-A of a

The Renaissance period enduring a span of 120 years followed the very religiously dominated art of the Middle Ages. This vast contrast between the representation of Godly virtues and manly virtues consisted of art of the early Renaissance.

The discovery of man and the humanistic attitudes which enforced this theme were derived from the ancient Greeks and Romans. Thus the rebirth and revival of these classical modes plus the innovation and experimentation of such people as Giotto Di Bondone (12667-1337), led to the peak and final triumphant climax of such a period, the High Renaissance dated (1500-1520).

Giotto, an Italian Florentine fresco painter, was the instigator of a tradition, a leader of the true revival in art, an art concerned with sculpture, painting and architecture as its medium.

Giotto introduced such concepts as perspective as did Brunelleschi, an architect ten decades later. This perspective was gained through the use of precisely \calculated mathematical proportions.

Reality and solidity were achieved by means of foreshorening.

Movement became a major challenge

and light and shade lent to the illusion of depth. An example of Giotto's work, typical of his newly founded knowledge is "The Mourning of Christ" dated 1306 and located in Padua.

Giotto had deliberately abandoned the conventional of early stylization Christian art and embarked upon a quest which would entail such great masters as Van Eyck, Da Vinci, Raphael and culminate with the High Renaissance.

Preceeding the High Renaissance, Northern and Italian artists strove for an almost elusive reality.

Northern artists excelled in the representation of detail permitted through the use of oil and pigment as a medium.

True perspective was achieved imitating realistically and faithfully, nature. Jan Van Eyck (13907-1441) was a revolutionary in this conquest, he, by adapting rules of the International Style authentically depicted, so typically defined in his rendering of "The Betrothal of the Arnoltini". Italian artists in contrast began with a framework of laws and rules, applying and adapting them where possible to create beauty of form, simplistic yet grand.

The ability to obtain the impression of movement also distinguished artists such as Botticelli, famed for "the Birth of Venus".

The art of the High Renaissance was therefore very largely dependent upon previous experimentation and was concerned with the

practise of these innovations and the unifying and embellishment of its art. It can also be closely paralleled to the Greek Classical period centred upon the idealized man.

Those dominating the Italian High Renaissance period included Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian, all of whom were gifted with an inquiring spirit. It can therefore be seen from the examination of the above masters' works that the High Renaissance was a pinnacle reached only through the sheer devotion and determination of many great artists; and stemming from one common ancestor, Giotto.

Maree BrennanYear 11 Art student and one of art advisers on newspaper committee.

the the

The Tea.

Year 8

After making our aprons and scarves in Year 7 we were excited about this new subject called Home Eco. Sane of us started with morning cookery which meant we usually cooked and ate in the Home Ec. room, feeling very self-conscious the first time we had to sit at the table and be "waited on". The other half of our class did their cookery in the afternoon and made scones, sausage rolls and cakes. It always seemed that the work the other half was doing was more interesting.

For some of us it will be the only time in our school life that we will do Home Economics; for others we hope they will go on to bigger and better things and occasionally invite us to share their results with them!

comE otv GIRLS

Year

9's

Afternoon

It was Thursday afternoon, Eventually the other guests and the long-awaited arrived and the afternoon afternoon tea with our tea was served. The girls teachers had arrived. The stood around nervously, not food, which took two eating or talking but periods to prepare, was on gradually they mixed in and neatly decorated tables. conversation began.

Everyone stood around The afternoon was a great impatiently, watching the success and like all of our clock and waiting for our cooking activities was guests. thoroughly enjoyed by all Several girls were of us. requested to invite a This year we would like to teacher.

Suzie Mimmo thank Mrs Johnson for invited Miss Daws.

When teaching us, or attempting Miss Daws arrived and to teach us, to cook entered, Suzie kindly asked delicious pastries, jams, her to go back out as she baked goods, pies and had forgotten to welcome finally an undecorated her!

Christmas Cake.

Angelique Hickey Thompson.

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Anna

Year 10

This year we have had 3 periods of Home Ec. per ■week’. We started the year by making chutney and preserving fruits. We then started on yeast cookery and made bread rolls, and hot cross buns for Easter.

We often prepared and served meals and occasionally invited a staff member to join us.

During term 2 some of us spent a day in the Heme Ec room preparing an afternoon tea to serve to the Employers of the Year 11 girls who went out on Work Experience. This was a college function to thank the people who looked after our students. It was a hard day, but worth it, and we were complimented on our efforts.

Quite a lot of our third term has been taken up with the making and decorating of our own Christmas Cakes which we have enjoyed very much. These were put on display for the rest of the school and were admired by all.

And no Home Economics page would be complete without us thanking the unsung hero, Mrs Johnson for her efforts not only when teaching us but when she caters for school functions so tastefully. For the Year 10's the event of the year, The Ball, was highlighted by the obvious efforts she put into decorating and catering.

MANY THANKS!!!

'.f* YEAR Some activities in year 7 Art were puppetry including performing plays, collage and printing, making their own Easter paper, macrame andweaving, including weaving pencil cases and making hanging baskets,graphic । design, designing posters for International Year of the Tree and pottery.

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Year The Y ear 9 art class covered many interesting topics. We began the year by learning how to sketch and draw. Comic drawing was next. We learnt how to draw a character from a comic strip by doing it in parts.

We practised the eyes, mouths, noses and ears.

Then we drew the character we wanted. Everyone enjoyed making up new characters and putting together their own comic strips.

After that we began drawings.

We Australian started off by learning how to draw gum trees, then we sketched Australian buildings such as miners' huts and old homesteads. We then sketched an Australian picture which we painted later on,By then we needed a change so we worked on macrame. Some made hanging

Year This year in art we occupied ourselves on Wednesday afternoon by listening to the radio and designing 1works of art.

Some of the thingswe: did this year' in art were geometrical shapes, colour, leaf impressions, texture and watercolours.

We have discovered some future Leonardo da Vinci's.

Maureen Cochrane Year 8.

baskets and others made wall hangings. Ceramics was' next: this everyone liked.

We began by making coil pots out of the clay; then pinch pots, then we had to make a piece of food and an animal. The clay work was hard but everyone liked the final work that was dry,painted and glazed, The last thing we did in art this year was batik. Miss Higginson 's art classes and Mrs Malouf's textile classes joined together to do Batik. This was the end of a successful year of art.

Joel Painford

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senior art This year the Art Department of Ave Maria College presented three girls for the H.S.C. Examination; Elizabeth Polson, Mimma Riotto and Suzy Schipano. A very fine standard of practical work was reached, as you can see from the photographs on this page. The Year 11 Art Theory course focused on the art of the Renaissance to the Post-Impressionists and in practical work the students learnt skills in the handling of pencil, water colour and pastel.

They submitted practical folios; for assessment.

Year 10 students studied Art Theory from Egyptian to Renaissance times, and in practical work the students also submitted a folio for assessment, having learnt skills in the handling of pencil, water colour, acrylic and pastel, As you can see from the work on this page, Ave Maria is blessed with some budding Jorgensen artists.

Mr. co-ordinated Art in the school this year, and conducted lessons in the senior classes.

H.S.C. ART

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Suzy Schipano Mimma Riotto Elizabeth Polson

SPORTS AGAIN !!!!

THE PACIFIC SCHOOL GAMES.

The Pacific School Gaines began soon after it was officially announced that Brisbane would be the venue for th0 X11 Commonwealth Games.

There were many problems the Queensland Department of Education would face and the competitors are in debt to Colgate-Palmolive Company for sponsoring the games.

Not all countries invited were able to come.

The games provided school children from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Fiji the atmosphere of a mini commonwealth Games. It also enhanced their social and educational experience, their sporting skills and stimulated their enthusiasm.

These were the first games ever held and will be held every second year. In 1984 it will be held in Melbourne. The events which were held in this year's games were track, field, swimming and diving which took place at some of the

commonwealth Games' venues.

Athletics were held at the Q.E.11 Jubilee Sports Centre while swimming and diving events ’ were held at the Chandler Sports Complex.

Competitors also had a hard task before them. They were to compete against very tough competitors and to compete for one's state or country was a great honour.

It took months of hard training and competing in trials before the final team was picked. Then came the ultimate test, the competing in Brisbane. Win or lose, the games were enjoyed by all.

by Helen Pawlowski. 9M

against

want

As part of Religious Education, Year 9D's project for the year was chosen-a war against want.

Numerous fund-raising activities, including a (^hicken Round-up, Sausage Sizzle and c&ke stalls netted nearly $400, which has been donated to the Ascot Vale branch of St Vincent de Paul Society.

Thanks to the many people,students, parents and teachers who joined in so generously.

The Christmas party for 16 children, ages 3 to 5 from a Melbourne home for underprivileged children, who were the guests of 9D, turned out to be a huge

success. Stacks of beautiful toys were donated from many students all over the college for presents now and at Christmas time for the home, and also for the St Vincent de Paul Society to distribute in the poorer areas of Melbourne to needy children. Even the Bus company and driver who brought the children to the party donated their services!

The motto "Faith without good works is dead" really takes on a special meaning-faith is strong and alive at Ave Maria College when such spontaneous, loving assistance is given to those in need.

God Bless!

When Mrs. D. Watson asked her 9D's to develop and present several religious skits, a display of energy was unleashed which must have been smouldering for years - the girls did an excellent job and we have their efforts on tape to prove it.

Since then the junior and middle schools have responded with keen enthusiasm; in fact, auditions revealed several viable acts that could not be accommodated for want of directors, facilities, and time.

The variety concert of 10 November demonstrated the girls' affinity for drama and for entertainment generally.

The various acts provided solo and group works both as plays and musical endeavours by students who received little direction and few rehersals.

Nevertheless all participants displayed a deep appreciation of drama and a keen sense of timing in music recitals, choral work, Shakespearian endeavours, and comedy of several varieties.

These dispensed with were courage, confidence and conviction.

What better outlet for pent-up emotion (or just plain healthy teenage development) is available?

Besides, a sense of drama and music are essential to an appreciation of literature and aid in self-expression and ability to deal with emotional issues, vicariously at least.

DRAHIA While drama maintains a proper place within English courses, a point exists whereby it becomes a separate discipline requiring courses of its own. A viable long-range plan for drama at Ave Maria would seem to include a drama course proper into which participants may be channelled from English and

A Youth Running From The Law.

Winter on a Farm.

A boy in torn jeans and a bloody head Running with the agony of one who is almost dead He hides in the doorway, hoping to be missed Trying to spare his face the feeling of a fist The shadows are coming closer, the voices can be heard The boy seeks the corner of the little haven he has found But his boot makes a noise as it limps along the ground And the police with their batons, close to victory Express their pleasure with whispers of glee The youth panics and runs straight ahead The batons are in full swing made of pure lead The boy drops, the law stops,the screams shatter the air As he looks up at his killers with his red-matted hair He spits as far as he can and nis life vanishes into the night air.

At Bulla, the farms are old.

The morning dew is moist and cold.

A thick, lustrous fog Covers the land.

It's lonely, desolate, empty and bare.

For you and me, life's dead out there.

Tina Zoiti

This strange, dull season It comes every year.

We now safely presume, It is really quite here; "Winter".

Helen Robinett-11D. The Hunchback.

The hunchback stands alone and disgraced But he has no reason or cause to lose face He sees, he hears, but not a word does he speak For he has no pride, he stands humble and meek.

10C.

"What a Beauty!!!"

Silver teeth gleam in the dark, Takes only a second To reverse and park This magnificent wonder _ Of over twenty years old It's typically Australian I'm sure you've been told.

Other people look and stare, Jealousy of course, But I don't care Passers by touch it with gleam "Get your hands off" I yell and scream.

Fire is painted up the front and sides My F.J Holden, is my joy and pride.

Angelina Scarvo-11W

Hello car, goodbye bike Hello quietness, goodbye noise.

Anon-7S.

The jagged wet fence, And the still, lifeless trees Paint a dull picture, On a canvas-drawn scene.

People pass by and they look down their nose Because they don't have to have specially made clothes.

One day they might learn and be sorry they said "Oh, here comes the hunchback " as everyone fled.

A hunchback has feelings and needs to have care He is not just an object at which people stare Inside a hunchback is a person like you Who is full of the hate and hurt we make true Leanne Emerson-8F Hello/Goodbye Hello to freedom, goodbye to parents Hello to false teeth, goodbye dentists Hello to country, goodbye city Hello to work, goodbye fun

to

VANDALS

THE HUNT

ON THE WAY.

We're a gang and some of us In November I arrived in bright, Australia, by plane from Students by day and vandals England. With me were my Mum, Dad, four sisters and by night. brother. This was the first time I had flown and I Angels through day, Students trying to learn in thought it fascinating. It

his or her own way, But when night arrives.

It reveals a surprise The gang meets to organise another raid.

We break, we crash.

Spraying paint and spreading trash.

Destroying the peaceful harmony Of innocent surroundings Unprotected from our frequent raidings.

Morning soon arrives And vandals are scarce.

But remains are found; Scars which were left behind from a senseless nightmare of power and despair.

What did it prove to us all?

It proved nothing at all, Only writing on the wall, Fools, we were to believe, that to follow a leader Was meant to be cool.

But no matter who we are We are labelled vandals Because of a destructive night.

And it will never change, Because we now fit in a group.

Which developed destructiveness as a trend.

puzzled me how they could get such an enormous contraption up so high in the sky. I really felt as though I was floating in the air.

On the way, our first stop-over was Amsterdam in Holland, where we had to wait because our plane was held up by bad weather conditions.

We had difficulty with the language.

It was all double-dutch!

From Amsterdam, we flew by Boeing 7^7 to Frankfurt in Germany, then on to Rome, where we saw many armed security guards.

On to Abhudhabi in Saudi Arabia, where we landed at midnight for re-fuelling and checking etc.before taking off again for Jakarta and an early morning landing in Bangkok.

The heat was appalling.

Our next stop-over was in Singapore where we stayed for a weeks holiday which we thoroughly enjoyed, before our final flight to Australia.

Here I sit now at school writing this article and I think back to the wonderful time I had, on the way....

By Lee Farrelly.

10D.

MARIA BORG. YEAR 10.

(Michelle hunts Greenvale Club.)

with „ the

A crash of voices met my ear, The hounds had drawn a line, The "gone-away" rang loud and clear, I could waste no time.

My mount's long stride ate up the turf, The hedges we jumped clear, My clashing hounds showed great nerve, Oh! No! the train drew near.

The hounds continued in full cry, As the rushing train raced on, Another moment then .— oh no, My chase could not go wrong.

And then ten paces from the line, The pack of hounds was checked, That faithful little pack of mine, Had raced there neck to neck.

I blew the lonely Gone to Ground, The hounds had lost their scent, A field of riders gathered round, We knew what that horn meant.

I turned my mare the way, The hounds had behind.

The sound and fury day. was imprinted on my

and led

dragged

of that

mind.

Michelle Mevison 11D.

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