Ave Maria College Vidian 1991 by Ave Maria College

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Mary Holmes

Year 12 Creative Arts students.

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THANK YOU

A very special thank you to Patricia Fullerton for kindly giving us permission to use an original photograph of Clydebank taken in the early 1930's to use on the front cover of Vidian 1991 Ms Fullerton is the great niece of Hugh Ramsay, a famous Australian painter who lived and painted many of his works in Clydebank. Towards the end of 1992, an exhibition of these works, including a landscape of Clydebank, will be held at the National Gallery of Victoria and curatored by Patricia Fullerton. Ms Fullerton is the author of the recently published book HUGH RAMSAY : HIS LIFE AND WORK . CHERYL KERIN

Sandra Mamo

Well, what can be said about the 1991 school year for Ave Maria? It has definitely been a year of change, not only with our new building under construction, but also with the implementation of the two year system of the V.C.E. It has certainly been a trying time for many.AII the school's activities and annual events, however, were still there to salvage many of we "Victims of Cruel Experiments” from sheer desperation. The College Captain and Vice Captain, Megan McKay and Cindy Tarczon, were also there to lend a helping hand, organizing such events as the “Scavenger Hunt", which gave the school a rush of excitement and a giggle along the way. Addressing us at nearly every school assembly, it did Ave students proud to call these girls our representatives and friends. The Opening Of The School Year Mass obviously gave the girls encouragement to put their best foot forward, as school spirit was boosted tremendously. The Inter School Swimming Carnival was one such example of this spirit, as Ave had the loudest cheersquad there. Many thanks to Cassie Atherton and Andrea Hawryszko, the College Cheersquad Captains, who put in a great effort and succeeded in uplifting Ave's comradeship. Clubs were all the go this year, with the Book Club. Chess Club. Airam Eva (school newspaper), Environment Club and the Amnesty International Club. All held fund-raising events during the year and contributed in making Ave involved in issues which are a concern for socity today. Although Airam Eva has only published two editions this year, it has been a worthwhile effort as we have introduced many new members to journalism, especially the year sevens, who show so much interest and enthusiasm Another Jana Wendt perhaps? School sporting events such as netball, basketball soccer, softball, cross country.athletics.swimming and indoor cricket have once again proved to be phenomenal extra-curricular activities. These help the girls to have a sense of teamwork, perhaps form new friendships,but most of all,they give the girls a chance to participate and be proud to represent our school in a sporting event. Winning is just a bonus. As usual we had all our annual school camps,with some rave reviews from the year nines about Beechworth and from the year elevens about their Allfit Camp (although they all came back looking a little anaemic and thin). The year twelves were impressed by their camps and many a new friendship was founded. I’m sure all the girls have fond memories to keep forever The school

1991

production began with a bang,continued with a bang and ended with an explosion! With driving forces like Mrs Wrochna and Miss Cutajar behind it,what more could be expected? 'Cinderella Rock-a-fella' was the brainchild of both these teachers and they could not have had a better cast to perform it,not to mention the most reliable and indispensable crew. Congratulations on a job well done. St Bernards could not go past the impressive acting abilities of our girls,so we lent them some stars for their production of ‘Pirates'. Needless to say,another great performance and production. Speaking of performances,some stars in our midst were discovered,and they gave outstanding performances. I am speaking of Mr Papadimitriou and Mr Dunlop. Both won Oscars in the eyes of our girls. A special scheme was set-up in the school this year called the Peer Support Program. The year twelves and the year sevens had a chance to interact with each other and thus form an understanding of one another. The program received high praise from both year levels and will definitely be proceeding in years to come Once again,Ave had its social outings Many of the girls enjoyed the mysteries of “Phantom Of The Opera”,the revelations of "Hair” and the beautiful designs at the “Gown Of The Year Awards". The year elevens and twelves also had the fortune to attend workshops on Macbeth and Hamlet, from which they all gained a better understanding of Shakespeare. Many other interesting and educational excursions were set up throughout the year for other year levels, and these were thoroughly enjoyed by all. There has been a newcomer to the school, our Danish exchange student, Eva, whom the year elevens have accepted with open arms. We hope the rest of the school will get to know this great personality as the year progresses. However, the year elevens have been saddened by the fact that we will be losing a fellow peer to Denmark. Jane Sweeney will depart in January next year. We hope she has the experience of a life— time, but we will all greatly miss her. 1991 — a year of trials and tribulations, of change and understanding, of school spirit and friendship, of success and participation. We wish all those who depart from our community this year the best of luck and success in their chosen paths, but remind them that they have left their mark where it counts — in our memories and in our hearts. For our newcomers in 1992, we welcome you and hope that your stay at Ave will be enriching, fulfilling, fun and educational, but most of all, the best and most memorable years of your life

NATALIA RAMIREZ 11H

Principal’s Report This year has been a different year. A very busy year for all at Ave Maria. Historically it has been a year of change. What has happened in the school, can be better understood in the light of physical changes to the school. In April, the old stables and coach-house known affectionately as the 'barn' and part of the property for over a hundred years, was dismantled and relocated in Malmsbury. The 'brown' building housing the art classes, was relocated on the site formerly occupied by the 'barn'. In digging holes for the foundations of the 'brown' building, the contractor discovered debris left after the building of Clydebank and also inadvertently tapped into an old well used to supply water to the original inhabitants. The site behind the library, has been cleared, and the foundations for the new art/classroom block are about to be laid. Similarly within the school, changes are occurring. Phase two of the Victorian Certificate of Education has been in place this year with our Year 11 's using the new

curriculum and our Year 12's using a mixture of both. So for both students and teachers it has been a time of moving on from the old and starting the new. Years 7 to 10 are also meeting the new as our courses are gradually being modified to meet the Frameworks’ guidelines. As with our building program respect for what is good in the old has to be accompanied by the advantages that the new have to offer. The demands that change places on people can be measured in terms of the extra work required, the unfamiliarity with the new and the uncertainty of where it is exactly leading. I take this opportunity to commend students and staff for the way they have accepted wholeheartedly the challenges of the new and have applied themselves with such energy and determination to ensure success. With the staff and students we have and the parental support that is forthcoming we cannot hope but succeed.

JOHN HOYE

Deputy Principal’s Report 1991 will be remembered by me as the year of introduction of the VCE and all that meant at Ave Maria College. In fact, it had to be kept in mind that years 7 to 10 still existed. The preparation for VCE began back at subject selections in September 1990 and the attempt to accomodate all of these by going to a 10-day cycle and Early Morning Periods. Ave had all VCE students (year 11 and 12) in the same attractive jumper and because of early starts these students were allowed to finish early. There always seemed to be constant movement! This was new and a certain amount of control over students was lost — a lot was left up to them to be responsible and even though some fell by the wayside in this regard, generally our students seemed to adapt fairly well. The new system requires good time management all year. This is a positive aspect but it does take some getting used to and self-discipline. From a staff point of view VCE meant the preparation of studies from Study Designs, a lot of corrections, keeping accurate and detailed records and also managing time well. It was interesting for me taking a Study Design (Units 1 & 2 Psychology) and preparing this from scratch. If I teach this for a second year I believe I would be much better at it. With the Mathematics I taught at Units 3 & 4 there was a different student-teacher dynamic, some— thing I hadn't experienced before,

where the teacher was much more the assessor of student work. In the past, student and teacher had to act more as a team-”us versus the examiner". I feel it was positive, with students being able to pass a subject if they worked all year and handed in work as required, thus demonstrating that something had been learnt. It always seemed inappropriate that the test of this fact in the past has been a three hour exam. The greatest difficulty from the teacher perspective is the constant marking authentication and verification of work. I just hope that it is a fair system and that people who work hard and know their work are rewarded accordingly. I appreciate the hard work and many extra hours put in by staff in this new system, but I also congratulate our students on survivng. I see the amount of work first-hand with my own children and am thankful that I completed my schooling in the sixties I think it is a good system with a few kinks that will be ironed out in time. For me it will involve re-writing policy and ensuring that Ave Maria College is current and doing its best for our students. I look forward to the continued challenge and to the day that the school can settle down and we once again realize that years 7 to 10 exist. PETER COLLINS

Peter Collins

Curriculum Report

Curriculum Co-ordinator Mary Holmes

1991 hasn’t just been the year of the VCE although the media have certainly created that impression. We all need to remind ourselves that the VCE is the culmination of twelve years of education and it can only build on the previous ten. Hopefully in 1992 some of the furore will die down and allow us all to put our energies into teaching and learning. Judgements about the success or failure of the VCE cannot be made until the two year certificate is completed for the first time in 1992. Since the 1985 Blackburn Report and the introduction firstly of Frameworks P-12 and then the VCE Study Designs, education in Victoria has been through six years of evaluation and significant change. Evaluation is "always” necessary and although we all tend to resist change to some degree, it is an inevitable part of all our lives. There does come a time when we need to stop and stand back from all the changes and the next two years offer us the opportunity to do just that. The 7-10 curriculum and the VCE curriculum have developed quite naturally side-by-side. The philosophy underpinning Frameworks' view of the 7-10 curriculum has led to the VCE but the reverse has also happened. The 7-10 curriculum has felt the effect of the VCE. The staff at this college have been exemplary in their willingness to evaluate their courses and reflect on their teaching practice. As a result of the 1990 7-10 Curriculum Evaluation the Curriculum Committee and Faculty Heads have been

Faculty Heads

discussing the need to introduce computer keyboarding skills to our students in Years 7 and 8 and the possibility of offering a second foreign language. 1991 has seen many other changes in the college from the new IBM Laboratory to Dance being introduced as part of the Drama curriculum. New studies appeared at Year 11 (VCE Units 1 & 2) such as Drama, Technological Design and Development, Human Development, Psychology, Infor mation Technology, Studio Arts, Economics and in 1992 we will see the introduction of Graphics, Physical Education, History (Revolutions) and Classical Societies And Cultures. All of these changes reflect the need for a broad education that meets the needs of the diverse group of students who now stay at school until the end of Year 12. Six years of secondary education is now the expectation of students and parents and further study the destination of the majority. When our college opened in 1963 four years of secondary education would have been the expectation. We will endeavour to meet the expectations of our students and parents by offering them an education that allows each student to realise her potential.

MARY HOLMES

DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT

Special Education Teacher Rita Malacchini

During these last two years, Special Education and E.S.L. (English as a second language) have continued to provide support to students and staff. Through the funding obtained for 1990 and 1991, the college has been able to employ, once again, an Integration Aide: Miss G McMullen. She has worked successfully with several students at the middle and senior levels. An increase in E.S.L. funding to college enabled the school to provide language support in targetted classes as well as maintain the Professional Development programme. In 1990, inservicing was organized with several staff members on issues regarding difficulties across subject reas. In 1991, Mr E Keir, senior audiologist at the Royal Childrens Hospital, addressed the staff of Ave Maria and neighbouring high schools, on hearing difficulties — in particular, short-term Auditory-memory. This experience and knowledge provided valuable insight and advice on how to best cater for such auditory difficulties. This year, the Special Education and E.S.L. staff will, once again prepare submissions for funding on behalf of Ave Maria. Presently, Chris McGee (English Co ordinator), Luisa Erzetic (E.S.L) and myself are preparing to work with staff on language issues and their relevance to student needs and the VCE:— this will be a key area for 1992.

Student Counsellor Pam Dawson

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DRAMA AT AVE MARIA

As we quickly approach the end of yet another very hectic year in the drama department, I cannot help but look back at how far this department has come in the last four years. When I started in 1988, Drama was taught for one period per week at Year 8 and by 1990 had been extended to Years 7, 8, and 9. This year, Drama was introduced at V.C.E. level and both Units One and Two were taught for the first time. The students who took on VCE Drama this year were students who had experienced only one year of Drama. They had missed out on the natural progression by one year. (Talk about leaving an indelible mark on our students.) Next year we will be running a class at Year 10 and three Year 9 drama groups. However, due to small numbers, we are unable to run at VCE. It will be offered again in 1993, (we will live to see another VCE). Over the last four years, we have taken part in three very successful school productions: Australian Salute (1988 Review — looking at Australia, past present and future). Grease (1989 in conjunction with St. Bernard's College), Man of Steel (1990 with male cast from St. Bernard's, Geoghegan College and Ave Maria staff), Cmder-elia Rock a Fella (male cast from Geoghegan College and Ave Mana staff). We have always been very fortunate to have the backing of our parents and our Parent and Friends Association, providing both moral and financial support. Drama has always been a very small department. However, the teachers who have taught it at Ave Maria have always

been enthusiastic about promoting this particular branch of the Arts. This year in particular, we have gained an excellent new teacher. Ms. Pauline Cutajar. who is not only drama trained, but is also a trained dance teacher. Pauline has just formed a small dance group at the school and is currently providing this group with free after school tuition. Her presence at the school has also enabled us to introduce Dance into the Curriculum at Year 7 and 8 levels. In keeping with the Frameworks, we have endeavoured to give our students a wide range of experiences and have used a variety of teaching techniques to enhance

their learning. This year students have enjoyed watching, listening to and working with visiting artists/speakers, (Tamec Dance Co and Backstage Make-up) They have attended a variety of live performances (Ballet, Symphony, Phantom of the Opera. Rock'n'roll history, Hair. Morning Sacrifice and The Buddy Holly Story) They have performed to audiences of varying sizes and ages (Cinder-ella Rock a Fella — the school production which was written by myself in collaboration with Pauline) and Showcase '91 (a display of students' class work.) VCE Students performed The Tower, (a culmination of a student centred protect.) They have watched videos, filmstrips and have had to complete a number of subject related research assignments. They have visited Rippon Lea to gather background information for The Tower. Students are encouraged to express their ideas openly and to work together co-operatively It seems fitting, in this present climate of change and new policy implementation, to look back at our achievements over the past few years and to look with confidence to the future. In 1992. we will see more changes. Once again in line with the Frameworks document. Drama will be amalgamated into one large Arts Faculty with one Faculty Head. Whilst this heralds the end for our tiny Drama Department, as we know it. (and a certain Drama Faculty Head who shall remain nameless), the amalgamation must be seen as a very positive step towards bigger and better things for the future.

Irene Wrochna Faculty Head — Drama Department (1989-1991 RIP.)

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Back Row (L to R): Ron Oxnam, Tricia Brophy, Lanny De Almeida, Jackie Warrick, Jacinta Ridgall, Pam Pearce, Jennifer Lawrence, Mario La Marca, Paul McMahon, Louis Papadimitriou, Philip Gerraty, Gai McMullen, John van Grondelle. 3rd Row (L to R): Sandra Mamo, Irene Wrochna, Jenni Omand, Chris McGee, Fiona Roberts, Lesley Adams, Teresa Daws, Sandra Nicholson, Maureen Dillon, Gabriella Pretto, Saby Sebastian, Colleen McMullen, Marie Pryor, Madeleine Laming.

2nd Row (L to R): Angela Famularo, Louise Russell, Joan Welsh, Suzy Vianello, Trish Sims, Mary Curtain, Alida Sijmons, Helen Eischeid, Pat Hunter, Peter Judge, Ruth Patterson, Lydia Roper, Cardi Dowling, Kathy O’Connell.

ABSENT: Wendy Barrie, Ann Brasher.

Front Row (L to R): Felicity Sulzberger, Gianna Garrasi, Anne Paino, Nadia Calvi, Wai Corliss, Mary Holmes, John Hoye, Peter Collins, Ruth Johnson, Pauline Najjar, Luisa Erzetic, Pam Gale, Dorothy Pound.

JOINED THE STAFF DURING THE YEAR: Alan Dunlop, Paula McCall, Helen Thomas.

Jacinta Ridgall - Receptionist

Tricia Brophy - Principal’s Secretary

Ron Oxnam - Business Manager

Sandra Nicholson - School Secretary

Pat Hunter - Housekeeper/Cleaner

Peter Judge - Audio Visual Technician Pam Gale - Library Assistant

Joan Welsh - Library Technician

Wai Corliss - Property Manager

Yvonne Kennedy and Jean Tori - Uniform shop ladies

John van Grondelle - School Cleaner

Carmen Hobbins - Home Economics Assistant

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Ann Brasher - Laboratory Manager Anna Mansbridge - Laboratory Assistant

RELIGIOUS

Paul McMahon It is my belief that the kind of spirit and ethos in a Catholic school community can usually be determined by the role and place that Religious education has within that community. Certainly at Ave Mana College.we are in indebted to Mrs. Lee Toll, who devoted four years of work to raising the profile of the Religious Education Department, giving it a clear direction and purpose within the college It has been my intention this year to continue as much as possible that Lee passed on to me. but naturally,being new to the college, there has been much to learn as each task was undertaken. Mindful that most significant aspects of Christian faith is the relationship that God has with each one of us through Jesus Christ, we endeavour to foster this relationship through the various Masses, retreats and activities conducted by the department.

A relationship cannot be thrust onto any individual especially if either of them are hoping for a lasting one. Like all our human relationships, our faith — our relationship with our God and ourselves — requires patience, hard work and must also be relevant to our present situation if it is to have any meaning and joy. It is our hope that the retreats that were provided for Years 9, 11 and 12 through 1991 assisted in exploring not only there relationship with God. but also their relationship with themselves.This was also tha aim of the Y-One Tour that peformed before most of the school in second term; and also that of Mrs Terri Surbook, who came to the college at the start of Term 4 and spoke to Years 9 and 10 on Human Sexuality. The Ave Maria's Singing Group was formed throughout the year. Sponsored and supported by the Religious Education department it has a few performances this year, which have demonstrated the marvellous musical ability possessed by some of our students. The V.C.E. curriculum has presented the department with the challenge of transforming a rather dry content area into something that the students can appreciate.Like .most other subjects at this level, the course is constantly being reviewed and developed Hopefully ,we shall be able to offer Texts and Traditions in the future, as an alternative to the current top.c. Finally, the Biblical Studies seminars that were held in second and third terms were well — received by those attended. These, as well as the many activities that have not been mentioned here, served to remind us that we are all pilgrims on a journey. It is comforting to know we have a companion!.

Mr. Paul McMahon Religious Education Co-ordinator.

Irene Wrochna OPENING MASS

The message “ To strength through peace” was the focus of our first mass of the year. On a hot afternoon in February teachers and students gathered together at St. Therese's Church to unite as one, to implement this message for the duration of the year. The opening song "Companions on the Journey" introduced us to this notion of unity, peacefulness and strength as a whole, as we join together on our journey through school. The school captain and vice-captain presented for the first time and spoke on the general theme and it's relevance to us as a school community. After the presention of the badges to people holding positions of responsiblity, we all left the celebration with a commitment to join together to spread peace and unity. Cassandra Atherton 11s.

Father Spillane during the first school Mass

EDUCATION Year 8 Tapestry - The 23rd Psalm YEAR 8 TAPESTRY

23RD PSALM TAPESTRY

In Textiles this year we studied a topic called "Tapestry". Our class made 'The Stations of the Cross'. Each of us worked on a tapestry of each Station in the same three colours. We successfully finished and framed them and they will be displayed in the Chapel.

Group Six, Year Eight, recently completed the 23rd Psalm using binca cloth to do our embroidery. We all contributed a lot of work doing a line each, even Mrs Omandl! Every one was pleased with the result of the Psalm. We hope you were, too. Thankyou Mrs Omand, for supplying us with the materials needed. We enjoyed doing it.

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THE FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART 7TH JUNE HUMAN SEXUALITY

“Needs Not Wants" was the theme of our mass for the Feast of The Sacred Heart. We were introduced with a meaningful role play, giving us deeper insight into the poor people in our society. These may be people poor in spirit, or poor of possessions. The penetential rite followed in the same Vein, with a brief drama depicting the contrast between wealth and poverty. As we listened to the second reading we were reminded that to know the love of Christ is better than all knowledge and so for our offertory procession we offered up tins of non-perishable food to be distributed to the under-privileged people in our community. Through this gesture we try to uphold the teaching of Matthew 25:95 where he writes "I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink.”

On the 8th of October a professional speaker from America. Terry Holbrook, and her husband came and spoke to us about Christian Sexuality. The first thing she told us about was relationships with others, and not to be influenced by other people. Then she told us about the difference between being in love and being infatuated with someone. Terry was an experienced speaker as she has talked to young teenagers from various parts of America and Australia. All the year nines enjoyed this talk, as she related to us and we felt that she understood us. Thank you to Mr McMahon for organising this talk. Hayley Saunders. Allyson Matthews. Cathy Denton.

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Fiona Roberts

During 1991 the librarry has continued to be a central place within the school. It has been used for reading, library skills and research classes as well as for recreational activities such as Book Club and Chess Club meetings. Within the implementation of the V.C.E, the library has been used extensively by both Year Eleven and Twelve students. Their need for current informatioin has met the periodical collection and vertical file material has been well used. The school subscriber programme to 'The Age' newspaper has proved to be invaluable. During this year the library has purchased resources to add to collections such as

Psychology, Drama and Australian Studies as well as general material to supplement our existing collection. We have also maintained and updated our current fiction collection. The use of computers in the library, both IBM and Apple has increased during this year. The students have been using them both for recreational activities and for their studies. Finally it was pleasing to be part of the great library team which services the whole school community. Fiona Roberts Teacher Librarian

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Felicity Sulzberger This year work experience placements were arranged for the Year ten students. They had two weeks which could be spent with either two or one employers. During the year many students decided to do an extra placement during their holidays. Here are some comments from the students. Felicity Sulzberger Career Co-ordinator

The Rocket - Julie De Vellis At the beginning of Term 3, we attended St. Christopher's Primary School, in Airport West, as a part of their Work Experience Programme. We both found this time extremely beneficial as to choosing career paths. While we both did primary teaching, Julie concentrated on primary language teaching. We were both given hands-on teaching experience with a mixture of year levels. Chelsea was given control of a library display, and with assistance of some Grade sixes, transformed some tin foil, cardboard and streamers into a two metre high rocket!

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Julie and Chelsea made an exercise that involved the whole school making a star and writing their name on it and then sticking these on a library rocket. Six hundred stars are now on display in the St Christopher's library. Overall, our time was well spent and enjoyed and we hope to return at the end of the year.

Julie Devellis 11S Chelsea Dove 11D

In April, the old stables and coach- house were pains takingly dismantled and relocated in Malmsbury. During its time it served as an art room, drama room and finally as a storage room. Many of us were sad to see the “Bam” go but we were comforted in that it has gone to a welcome home.

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Cardi Dowling taking one year’s leave.

Noise sounding Drums banging Wind howling Leaves falling Flowers withering Fires burning Wood crackling Rocks falling Waves crashing Rain pouring Thunder rumbling Lightning striking Windows shattering Glass breaking Plates smashing Doors slamming Bells chiming Clocks ticking Hearts pounding Bombs exploding Limbs flying Lights flashing Sirens wailing Tyres squealing Guns shooting Blood dripping Voices shouting Women weeping Children sobbing Babies crying Insane laughing Music playing Footsteps running Men whispering Birds screeching Snakes slithering Restless thrashing Darkness looming Emptiness prevailing

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COLLEGE LEADERS COLLEGE CAPTAIN'S REPORT

COLLEGE LEADERS 1991

COLEGE CAPTAIN MEGAN McKAY

VICE-CAPTAIN CINDY TARCZON

I was thrilled to have been elected College Captain by my fellow students at the beginning of the year. At the time, I had little idea of the tremendous amount of work that would be involved, but with the assistance of many willing helpers, we have achieved a great deal. I have been fortunate to have a very open group of girls in the SRC this year, who are always willing to share their thoughts and ideas. This has meant that it has been possible to achieve probably more than has ever been done. We retained ideas from previous years, such as the Icy Pole and soup selling at lunchtime, as well as the huge Walkathon day and the Scavenger Hunt and Hot Donut van sales in the campaign for a student phone. There are so many people that I wish to thank; first and foremost, my Vice-Captain, Cindy Tarczon; who has been more of a Co Captain than a Vice. She has been a fabulous help, always willing to share the

CLASS CAPTAINS 7M Rachel Coughlan / Carly Churchill

9M Amy Johnson / Heidi Schwegler

7A Lisa Sherlock / Michelle Pullella

9S Rachael Lovell / Rebecca Bugeja

7S Danielle Tuccio / Ilana Kennedy

10C Sussana Torres / Kate Smith

7R Kate Lee / Melissa Calthorpe

10L Rosa Muratore I Angela Mills

8E Dianna Certo / Monica Hogan

10P Melinda Cutajar / Danielle Kairouz

8J Jessica Mayo I Samantha Worton

10W Margarita Torres / Nancy Camioli

8R Geraldine Quinlan / Belinda lanello

11D Sarah Mulgrew I Emily Honey

8P Rebecca Hagan I Alison Duff-Tytler

11H Rebecca Commadeur I Julia Spehar

9F Donna Briffa / Lan Anh Nguyen

11L Natasha Klimczak / Jane Sweeney

9P Angela Howard / Narelle Monteleone

11S Vanessa Storno / Laura Cioccia

workload, and without her aid, much of what has been done this year would not have been possible. I would also like to thank my family and friends for their support and encouragement this year. Their patience and their co operation has made my job so much easier. To all of the Year Twelve students of 1991 who will next year be moving away from all of the familiar faces and secure confines of Ave, good luck. I hope that you all fulfill your ambitions. There is little doubt that school spirit has received a great boost this year. The inter school swimming sports evening was a prime example. It was just exhilarating being in the throng of one hundred and thirty screaming students all stamping on the seats and cheering. I hope that next year’s leaders can build on what has been achieved in 1991 so that the college can continue to grow. Good luck to you all and thank you. Megan Mckay

SPORTS CAPTAIN JOANNE ELLIOTT

CHEERSQUAD REPORT

CHEER SQUAD CAPTAINS CASSANDRA ATHERTON ANDREA HAWRYSZKO

Well what a year its been for the cheersquad!! The participation of the students this year has been outstanding with support coming form all year levels. We received an overwhelming response of dedicated cheerers for the inter-school swimming sports and as a result we were the loudest and best cheersquad. The evening began with a pre-carnival dinner to help raise the spirit of the cheerers and proved to be successful as once at the pool the cheering was astronomical A few months passed and it was time to recall our cheerers for the inter-school athletics. Many lunchtimes were dedicated to the creating of decorative top hats to be worn on the day. The dancing and cheering of the members proved a success as we came second overall in the carnival. We must thank the P F A and S.R C for their

donations towards the new banner which was specifically made for sporting events. Lastly we would like to express our appreciation to all staff members who made the events such a success and especially a GREAT BIG thanks to our wonderful cheersquad. It was a pleasure working with you all.

Cassandra Atherton 11S and Andrea Hawryszko 11S

STUDENT LEADERS S.R.C REPORT This year's S.R.C has been a tireless one in its efforts to produce benefits for Ave that not only aeffect its present studentship, but with a vision that encompasses the future of the college and its students. The council has been an open and unified one in which representatives from all year levels have had the confidence to voice their ideas and explain opinions regarding issues to be pursued or activities to be carried out. Such an atmosphere has been vital to the success of this year's council and its smooth running; an achievement well accomplished under the leadership of Megan whose aim it was at the beginning of the year to establish a cooperative and friendly student council. In 1991 the attitude of the S.R.C that there was a great need to bolster school spirit was fulfilled in a variety of inter-school activities. For example: The Walkathon held on Ave Maria Day. Sure there were some moans and groans along the sometimes arduous track, but there was great support generated by the Walkathon and the fundiaising from it went to “Very Special Kids", asthma pumps for the school and financing our current project of acquring a payphone. The payphone was the rationale for the recent donut van that tempted the school ground for a week. In the S.R.C bid for greater school spirit, it was decided in conjunction with our cheer squad captians who also became involved in the S.R.C this year to purchase a banner to be displayed at inter-school sport meeting. The inter-school swimming carnival in March, at which the banner was displayed, witnessed enthusiasm and support within these preasent such has never been witnessed for a long while at Ave.

The selling of icy poles and soup which began last year was continued in 1991 with similar success. With any luck future S.R.C's will provide students with service such as these as long as support continues, or until Ave acquires a tuck shop . Year Elevens House Assistants came into existence this year with the S.R.C working in conjunction with the sports department. The aim of the assistance was to help year Twelve House Captains organize students at varousyear level and promote greater enthusiasm for the college's sporting activites and a co-operative and friendly atmosphere, between the senior, middle and junior levels of the school. One of the last great activities sponsored by the S.R.C was the Monster Scavenger hunt which was

immensely successful. There was great support for this event from students from every year level and proved to be a fantastic day. A great deal of time and effort is involved in the running and S.R.C as effective as Ave’s was this year. The events I have mentioned are but only a few of the many carried out in 1991. An S.R.C can only be as effective and successful as the people in it alow it to be. Under the leadership of Megan whose commitment and effort was ceaseless, in co-opertion with the next of the school’s elected representatives, we demonstated our ability to do and achieve great things for all those involved in Ave.

Cindy Tarczon

STUDENTS REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCILLORS 7M Clare Darminin

9S Michelle Puttick

7A Lana Gradzki

10C Naree Wilkinson

7S Nicole Ulanowski

10L Breoni Taylor

7R Silvana Pannia

10P Luisa Pasmati

8E Amy Nelson

10W Simone Fairbanks

8J Rebecca Brincat

11D Sandra Dal Tio

8R Giussepina Messina

11H Mary Downey

8P Samantha Corboy

11L Rachael McWhinney

9F Danielle Messina

11S Louise McGeown

9P Jessica Rockes

12 Bedelia Donnelly

9M Georgia Andrews

12 Tama Ellul

T.ELLUL

8 DONNELLY

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS COLLEGE DUX 1990

MERI BORIC Meri’s VCE subjects were: English, Croatian, Economics, Legal Studies, R.E: Philosophies of Life and Politics. She is currently studying for her Accounting/ Commerce Degree at Monash University.

1991 WESTPAC MATHEMATICS COMPETITION

DANTE ALIGHIERI Earlier this year, on July 1. some of the Years 9 — 12 Italian students participated in the Dante Alighieri Italian Poetry Recitation Competition at Melbourne University. The Languages other than English (LOTE) Department wishes to thank all the girls who entered. We particularly wish to congratulate Melissa Nardello for coming second in the Year Ten Italian Section and Maria Reisinger for coming third in the Year Ten non — Italian Section. Congratulations to their teacher, Miss Erzetic!! There were also a number of honourable mentions: • Year Twelve Italian Section — Angela Lamantia • Year Eleven Italian Section — Maria Carbone, Adriana Cerantonio, Vanessa Spalviero, Maria Valastro. • Year Ten Italian Section — Melissa D Amico, Sonia Lo Giudice, Patricia Testa. • Year Ten Non — Italian Section — Christine Panayotoce, Kate Smith. • Year Nine Italian Section — Rosie Bucciarelli, Cathy Mezzatesta, Melissa Surace.

On Tuesday July 31st, Ave Maria participated in the Westpac Mathematics Competition with all girls in Years seven to ten and approximately thirty girls from year eleven involved. It proved, yet again, to be not just your ordinary old Maths test. The questions called for a lot of clear thinking and a well thought out strategy. I have surveyed some of the girls who achieved distinctions in an attempt to discover how they did it. Most are very reluctant to divulge their secret. Clearly they are keen to achieve distinctions next year, and don’t want anyone else to know how it is done The following girls achieved distinctions Year 7 — Anneliese Corkill, Meaghan Francis, Margaret Carney, Kathleen Lee, Tu Quyen Nguyen, Anh Doan, Laura Southby. Year 8 — Rose Boulos, Mary Glavic, Caitlin McKay, Tonia Mazzarotta. Year 9 — Lan Anh Nguyen, Angela Pedersoli. Year 10 — Simone Fairbanks, Melissa Vassalo. A large number of girls achieved Credits which was very pleasing. Congratulations to all girls who participated in the competiton You acquitted yourselves well.

Well done to all these girls!!

Kathy O'Connell Mathematics Faculty Head

Mrs Paula McCall Languages Other Than English Faculty Head. (LOTE)

STUDENT EVENTS A WORLD WITHOUT FRICTION

EXCHANGE STUDENT Next year I will be going to Denmark on a Rotary Youth Exchange Program. I have always wanted to travel overseas as an exchange student, so when I saw an advertisment for applicants in the school newsletter, it looked like a great opportunity. I was accepted by the Rotary Club of Essendon North and then I went through an interview with District 9800. The interviews are spread out over three months and was a time of great excitement and dread. I was accepted by District 9800. In June I attended a camp in Daylesford where there were thirty-four other exchange students and we made our selections of countries. I chose Italy first and Denmark second. Italy has never been involved with Australia in a Rotary Exchange Course before, however, it did not work out and I was given my second choice of Denmark. I have been lucky that Eva Lilleor, our current exchange student, has come to Ave, as I have learnt a lot more about my destination. I will be staying in a suburb called Taostrup, about thirty minutes out of Copenhagen, the capital city. I will attend a gymnasium school. I know that my year overseas will be a wonderful experience and I would like to thank my parents, the Rotary Club of Essendon North and all the teachers at Ave Maria that have helped me and taught me over the last five years.

Jane Sweeney.

BEING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT

I became a Rotary excgange student through the Rotary Club in my hometown, and the Essendon North Rotary Club agreed to be my hostclub for a year. What I expected before I came was fairly little. I thought of Australia as a huge, unexplored country with kangaroos and koalas everywhere, but I had no idea at all about the people in it! Being an exchange student in Australia means that I will get treated in the same way as the youth here. And that was different! In Denmark the youth has a lot of responsibility. We make most of our own decisions and take care of ourselves much more than in Australia. When I came here I found that the parents will make most, if not all, of your appointments, see to it that you go to school, make sure you do your homework and take care that you do not walk alone in the evenings. And the same thing appeared at school. You wear a school uniform as they do not believe that you can handle wearing casual;they check your workbooks to make sure you do your

homework and you have to get your parents' permission before you can do anything. That just does not happen in Denmark in year elevenlYou make your own appointments and what you do in school is your own business. They will teach you if you are there and correct your assignments if you hand them up. But if you are not there or do not hand anything up — then it is your life you run and they would rather use their time on students willing to learn than on a lazy student! You can stay out late at night because your parents trust you and believe that you can take care of yourself. We get treated more like grown-ups but that also means that if we have failed to do something it is only us who hold the responsibilty — not our parents. Coming to a new school which is so different — and naturally with very different people in it — is a big challenge. You have to make friends with people who have been friends for many years. But Ave Maria College was a fairly easy school to join. I became a member of Jane Sweeney's group and they "took care” of me. But even people outside the group talk to me and that is very nice as it makes one feel much more comfortable and helps a great deal not to make you feel homesick. Quite a big difference between the Australian and Danish school is the timetable. Here in Australia you can choose freely nearly all your subjects. The timetable goes for two weeks, every day until 3.20 and every class is with different people. In Denmark you can choose between two courses if you want to go to university. You can choose between the Maths course and the Language course. In the Maths course (which I am attempting at the moment) in year 11 the following subjects are compulsory : Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Gymnastics, History, Danish, English and Music. Then you are free to choose another foreign language — the following will often be available : German, Italian, Spanish, French and Russian. Our timetable is only for one week and you are in the same class of usually 25-28 people for all the lessons. You go to classes all over the school. The teachers have their classrooms and you got to them. Our day will end between 12.50 and 3.20, depending on the timetable. I have only been in Australia for two months now, but I have already learnt a lot. I have been on a Central Australia tour and made very good friends from all over the world. I also saw how huge and beautiful Australia is. I have met some wonderful people in Rotary through my families and school. I have received so much more from people than I expected and I hope that I have been able to give something back! But even though everything has gone as well as it has, you cannot help feeling homesick. My expectations of the next ten months are to learn more about Australia and its history and way of thinking. I hope to continue the friendships I have already made and hopefully to experience many people of the same calibre and more parts of Australia! EVA LILLEOR

I stood in the middle of the oval. I hadn't seen anyone for a whole day. This morning all friction has ceased to exist and I had been reading my book in an oval with noone insight. Luckily I had some food with me which I had been eating sparingly, I didn't know how long I would be here. I couldn't figure out how to move successfully for every time I tried I would just slip. I was worried. I didn’t know how the world would cope without friction. I hadn't seen any sort of movement at all, not even a dog. My stomach started to groan. I had a severe case of oesophogitis. Baked beans and chocolate mousse are definitely not a good combination. I had a sudden urge to flatulate. I held it in for a minute or two then I thought, why bother? I was by myself, wasn't I? I took a quick glance around before I relieved my flatulence. I couldn't believe it! I actually moved forward for the first time in eighteen hours. I thought about it for a while. How was this possible? If I can move forward by flatulatmg then naturally I should be able to move backward by belching. I gave it my best shot. I took a deep breath and belched my heart out. I went flying backwards and hit an old gum tree. Transportation was now possible thanks to last night's dinner (baked beans). I got out of the oval and made my way down the street belching backwards and fla’uating. I was on my way home, I was in desperate need of a shower. Within five hours I arrived home It is usually only a twenty minute walk. This was not turning out the way I had expected. I have to come up with a more efficient means of transport. I belched my way into the bathroom. I tried to unbutton my shirt but it was impossible. My hands wouldn’t grip the material. A sudden wave of relief swept over me. thank god I wasn’t in the nude when friction ceased. At least I have my clothes on. I jumped into the shower fully clothed. I wasn't smelling the best after all this flatuating so I was going to have a shower one way or another. I stood under the running water. It sure was running, running straight off me. The water ran straight down my body and my skin would not absorb it. I stood there anyway thinking. Friction was a strange thing. I could move if I belched or flatuated, but I couldn't even have a shower. I couldn't take my clothes off I couldn't walk. I suppose there were some advantages. I wouldn't have to do anymore essays or exams, mum wouldn't ask me to clean the house or wash the dishes in a hurry. I started to cry. all of my tears ran straight off me. This was useless. How was I supposed to live without friction. It is a part of life which we cannot do without. Friction enables us to have contact with other objects as well as to eat. walk and sleep I decided that my life would have to come to an end. I went to the kitchen for a pen and some paper to write a suicide note. I couldn't even do that. The only possible way that I could come up with to kill myself was to stand in front of the open fire and flatulate. I took a last look around and then I did my last flatulance. Megan Henderson 10C

Scavenger Hunt - Let's go!

THE GREAT VICTORIAN BIKE RIDE

The State Bank of Victoria Great Victorian Bike Ride, is a nine day adventure-by-bike through western Victoria along the Great Ocean Road.The ride combines the personal satisfaction of transporting ourselves by bike through the Grampians National Park, and along Australia's most well known road with the excitement of being a travelling circus for a week. On the 30th of November, twelve girls from years nine, eleven, and twelve will go on a bike ride with two of our P.E staff, Miss Russell and Miss Warrick. Over the nine days, we will ride our bikes up and down hills, covering a distance of 609 km, and get back on the 8th of December. With our sore legs and backsides, we will be staying in tents and sleep in sports ovals. This gruelling but fun bike ride, will start by catching a train to Stawell, and from there our hard work will begin. From Stawell we go to Halls Gap in the Grampians. Dunkield and then Port Fairy for a rest day. We take the Great Ocean Road for a few days to get to Angelsea for our Beach Party. From Angelsea. to Geelong and back up to Bacchus Marsh, and riding back to Spencer St Station, we come over the West Gate Bridge, and home.

Walkathon '91

Jorja Crowe 9F Angela Howard 9P

AVE MARIA DAY/WALKATHON After periods 1-3 were held on Monday 25th of March, the students from years 7 to 12 gathered in the quadrangle, eager to begin the 10km walk — which had been branded as easy" by some students earlier that morning — strangely enough, these students were not heard from again that day. We headed off into familiar territory, Vida and Roach street and most girls seemed to handle this well. Around about 2km mark most people were beginning to wonder why they let themselves in for this. This idea was reenforced when we approached the crossing of Maribyrnong River. A thin rope linked us to the opposite sides of the river. Scenes of "Romancing the Stone" where Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner were left hanging onto the a mere thread of the rope bridge, dangling thousands of metres above water came to mind. "Would I make it?” were the words of the moment. Most dared to declare their independence and fearlessly crossed the river, but for those who couldn’t bear to face the task alone — the able bodied Mr Papadimitriou was there for support. After the challenge, the Ave girls ( and we mustn’t forget the teachers who faced the walk ) were ready for anything and spurred us on untill we realised just how far we had to go. It was with some relief that we arrived at Canning reserve for lunch. Those who

had volunteered to cook the sausages, sell drinks and doughnuts, as well as various other goodies were seen as saviours by all. It was with some reluctance that we left Canning Reserve to face the long walk back to school. Our hopes were shattered when the the school minibus drove past with a bus full of smiling students hanging out the windows. The last shred of energy was summoned and we ran faster than Ben Johnson on steriods — but alas to no avail; so we continued with our journey. Although there were no rivers to cross, this half of the walkathon seemed much harder than the first. Rick Astley’s song "Cry for Help" became the anthem for Ave girls and we never felt so happy to walk in to the school gates as on that afternoon of the 25th. The invention of the seat was hailed as a gift from God and icy-poles as a miracle from heaven. To finish off the day a novelty race was held with representatives from each class and two very courageous staff. The winners were from year 12 (Who organised the event??! Hey, I’m not suspicious!) soon after we were dismissed and everyone wearily made their way home, Thanks must go to Megan McKay and Cindy Tarczon as well as other students involved. The many teachers and parents who gave up much of their tine to help organise the events were also greatly appreciated We must do it again sometime!! Kylie Smith 11S

G’DAY USA On Friday September 20, twelve students from Ave Maria, accompanied by Miss O'Connell boarded a 747 en route to Los Angeles, America. As one of the lucky twelve, I can tell you we were mighty excited. The tour was organised through U.S.C.E.A. (United States Cultural Exchange Australia) and students from St. Columba's and Montmorency Secondary College were also part of our group. We arrived in Honolulu and caught a connecting flight to L.A. On day one we went to Knott’s Berry Farm, the home of Snoopy, abd enjoyed the thrill rides and amusements. The next day it was off to Disneyland, which really is all you expect it to be. Everything is bright and colourful and characters walk around meeting people. The rides are more scenic than scary, and it is non-stop fun and entertainment. On day three we crossed the border to Mexico, and went shopping in Tijuana. You have to bargain with the shop keepers, which is fun at first but becomes a pain because you don't really know whether or not you’re getting a good deal! Tijuana is very dirty, there are beggars on the street and you can't drink the water. The main articles sold there are leather goods and gold and silver jewellery.On our final day in L.A. we visited Universal Studios. Here we took a tram ride which showed all the back lots and sets, as well as things like earthquakes, floods, and avalanches, which feel very real! One could then wander around and see various things and shows.

Conan the Barbarian and Miami Vice rated highest amongst our girls (especially since the actors were not lacking in the muscle department!) We then went to L.A. Airport to depart for the part of the trip when we lived with our host families. Our hosting area was Olympia, Washington, with the school being Capital High. We each stayed with a host student and during the day, while they were at school, we would go on an excursion. The highlight of the hosting period would have to be the day we spent at school. An assembly was held in our honour, with a band playing, the drill team and cheerleaders strutting their stuff, and generally everyone was pepping themselves up for the evening's football game which we all attended. School is exactly the way it is portrayed on television except they do even less work in real life! I mean, these kids do zip, nados, niente, nothing! They can eat, drink and chew gum in class, can leave to brush their hair whenever they like, and the standard of work is really of a low standard compared to us. However, when it comes to sport everyone works extremely hard. After school all the teams practise and this can mean coming back to school at 6pm and staying until 9pm. School spirit is unbelievable. That night we went to the football game which the majority of students attended. The cheerleaders keep everyone enthusiastic and cheering right throughout the game. The band also plays whenever something good happens. To say the game is

confusing is an understatement, players get well and truly totalled and the crowd goes crazy, and it's their player on the ground! Luckily for us the Cougars won by one point, so the party afterwards was great fun, with everyone very happy. The Americans are really into heavy metal music, and we did Australia proud by headbanging to AC/DC's ‘Thunderstruck’. The hosting period gave us all an insight into American life and school, and proved to be fun and educational. Our trip was nearing its end. The realisation of this made everyone live it up in gorgeous Hawaii, where we stayed for our last two days. The weather was beautiful,and the beaches made suntanning an obsession for some (you know who you are!) We shopped at the International Market, saw Hula dancing, went scuba diving, to the Hard Rock Cafe and generally had a great time. Nobody wanted this part of the trip to end. but it did (even though we thought we would never make it after being delayed for ten and a half hours). Our families have a renewed appreciation of us — it s amazing what two weeks overseas can do! On behalf of all the girls I would like to sincerely thank Miss O'Connell who looked after us and our money and organised all the airport paperwork. We couldn't have gone without her. We all had a fantastic time, it was well worth everything, and if in the near future any other students have the chance to go, GO! You will never regret it.

RACHAEL McWHINNEY 11S

AVE'S NEW BUILDING

It will come as no surprise to anyone, that Ave is undergoing another facelift. It has become quite apparent that it is well and truely underway since they began planning and construction way back in mid July 1990. The construction of the building is scheduled to end somewhere between December of 1991 and January of 1992, and what great facilities Ave will have to begin a new year. The building scheme, came about with the implementation of a VCE The Board of Management, staff and students all agreed than an up grading of the school facilities was necessary, in order for the VCE studies and VCE students to reach their full potential. After many long hours of planning, waiting for council approval, designing, and working around problems, an architectural drawing and plans of the finished product

finally emerged Ave Maria, would never be the same gain. The new building will be an art complex with four classrooms and an elevator, for handicapped access. The building will be connected to the library and there will be a walkway to Clydebank, the scheme has been set-out so that the whole school in some way will inter-connect. The cost of the building and the many renovations going on around the school is a massive 1.23 million dollars. There has also been rumours circulating of a new Tuckshop facility but that is still under consideration. Ave did however, face one major problem when construction began, what were they going to do with the barn? The council would not let them knock it down nor would the re-locate it and it generally didn't fit in to the scheme of things, so where would it

go? The council had declared it to be historically significant so a meeting with the historical society was set-up, to see who could re-locate and save the barn. The barn is safely re-constructed in Malmsbury. I hope they enjoy it as much as we did. Having been a student at the college since 1987, I can say that I have seen Ave undergo many changes and all have been for the better as I'm sure this new art complex will be. The VCE is a trying time for any student and an upgrading of facilities at school, greatly boasts enthusiasm and gives encouragement, not to mention letting students maximise their abilities. Students at Ave will be beneficiaries of all these improved facilities and in the long run a better education.

Natalia Ramirez 11H

ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL 1991 With Good Friday only four weeks away the Ave girls were asked if they could assist the Royal Children's Hospital Pied Pipers in the annual house to house collection on for the Royal Children's Hospital for the second year in a row The Essendon City Council agreed that the collection could take place in the local area and all the Pied Pipers needed were volunteers. Within only 10 days they had 80 students offering their time' and energy as collectors on Good Friday. A request was also made of the parents and staff to act as supervisors and drivers and once again the response was overwhelming. At 8.45am on Good Friday, 80 students (from years 7-12). 10 staff and 6 parents arrived at the College ready to start the house to house collection. Each driver was issued with a map of the local suburbs with a designated collection area marked on it. The supervisor (driver) was allocated a number of passengers, collection tins, receipt books, check lists and some munchies' for sustenance. One of the staff had agreed to drive the mini bus so he set off with several supervisors, students and

collection kits. Most of the cars were on the road by 9.30am. Once everyone had left the College the Pied Pipers were notified of the total number working for the day and arranged for the delivery of lunches, drinks, fruit and ice cream for all the crew who would return to the College at 12.30pm for their break. Many of the girls were surprised at how heavy the collection tins became after only a couple of hours. The people in the surrounding suburbs were very generous indeed. After a short break for lunch at the College everyone was on the road once again. The day ended around 3.00pm. For the second year in a row the girls were presented with a trophy for being the school which collected the most money for the Royal Children's Hospital on Good Friday — the magnificent sum of $10,470. It was an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone involved. The Pied Pipers presented the College with a trophy and thanked all who participated in the day.

TRANQUILITY

— STUCK —

Two lovers walking along the beach Sand between their toes Squishy Soft Moist Tickling Looking out to sea Dreaming Together

Rosemary Panetta 11H

TRICIA BROPHY

Going nowhere. Stuck here In one place. Never going anywhere. Never being anything. Never doing what I want. Never going where I want. No hopes No dreams No future. No freedom. No life.

Presentation - Royal Children’s Hospital Appeal Cup 1991

Rosemary Panetta. 11H

GREAT RURAL ADVENTURE In the last week of September, I was fortunate enough to be selected by the Rotary Club of Essendon North to go on a 'Great Rural Adventure' which had been organised by the Rotary Club of Mitchell River around the Bairnsdale area. I met up with nine other students (including three exchange students from Norway, Canada and Thailand). It wasn't long before strong friendships developed between us as we romped around the countryside horse riding, testing our talents in archery, cruising the great lakes and visiting some local produce farms such as deer, sheep, vegetable and fruit arms. The Adventure was a wonderful experience and if it is offered again in future years. I would encourage all interested year ten students to apply We had a fantastic time!

Danielle Kairouz 10P

LUBS I thought that the competition was really good and that it was one of the best things that has happened this year.

CHESS

Our chess club had another successful year, conducting championship within the school at year levels, with winners playing off for the school champion. Level winners were: Year 7, Josie Zuccarello Year 8, Michelle Tamburro Year 9, Joelene Kowalski Year 10 & 11, Jillian Potter Jillian also won the title of school champion for 1991. We also took part in the newly formed Northern Secondary College Chess Association first competition, finishing the year in second place. Congratulations to the team, Captain Joelene Kowalski, Michelle Tamburro, Helen Soultania, Lan Anh Nguyen and Lisa Parisio.

Tu Quyen Nguyen 7P I like the school competitions the most because we competed against each other. Josie Zuccarello 7R

I participated in the NSCCA competition when we played St. Bernard's College. The afternoon went quickly, With Ave winning only one game. Lisa Parisio 8J The competition was the best event all year.

Clare McCormick 8J.

Joan Welsh.

I think the chess team did very well for the first year of the competition. Well done to all the team.

The year level competition was a big success. Jillian Potter won the Year 11 competition, but everyone did very well. Congratulations! Irene Babatzanis 9S

Joelene Kowalski and Helen Soultania 9F.

Ave Maria Chess Team

AMNESTY

Ave Maria Chess Club

This year. Amnesty celebrated 30 years of rescuing political prisoners. Since 28 May 1961, men and women around the world have written letters of comfort to political prisoners and letters of stern condemnation to governments, to respect the rights of their people. That's exactly what a group of students at Ave Mana College did this year during the annual Letterthon. We hope that throught this effort, governments will learn fast, that they cannot violate human rights. Recently in October, we had Button Day. which is Amnesty International's most important awareness raising and fundraising event of the year. It involves members and supporters selling Amnesty International badges to the general public during Amnesty International week. Four of the students involved in the club sold badges to fellow students and teachers Thanks must go to Miss Holmes, who has been a tremendous support to us all. Hopefully, we will be able to continue with the club next year, and have a lot more members.

Mana Felsinger

ENVIRONMENT CLUB

I was in the Environment Club this year and some of the activities we had were planting trees at Steeles Creek, selling lollies at the Athletics Carnival and a Mother's Day Stall where we sold plants. We bought plants for the library, special cardboard bins for cans only and joined two organisations EYA — Environmental Youth Alliance and the Australian Conservation Foundation. The teacher who organises the club meetings is Miss Daws. She has done a very good job because it is hard to run meetings and get all people to come. At the Athletics Carnival we sold cakes, lollies and soft drinks and a special bonus for students that day was. if they brought their cans back they received twenty cents. We then took the cans back to school and crushed them and sent them to Comalco, cash-a-can in big brown bags to make money for our club. We also had a Mother's Day Stall to raise further money for the club. Catherine Kehagias. Elena Fallauto. Claire Me Gill and Miss Daws went to Poynton’s Nursery and we selected the plants. We sold them from prices ranging S2 — $7. We tied bows around some of the plants and many people bought them — it was good to see such support.

The cardboard boxes were a good idea because you just put your can in the special hole at the top. Unfortunately, many students still forget to put their cans and rubbish in the right bins. Committee members of the club in 1991 were 1990; Donna Summer, Melinda Gagliardi, Elena Fallauto, Claire Me Gill. We hope that next year more new members will join the club, to make our efforts have a greater impact on the school community.

About fifteen members of the Environment Club went to Steeles to plant various types of native trees. Although it was rather wet at times we enjoyed ourselves and learnt how to plant the trees, stake them and protect them with netting. My old school were also planting trees there as well. We planted about fifty trees during the afternoon.

Catherine Brogan

Catherine Kahagiar

TREE PLANTING

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

The Duke of Edinburgh Award offers young people the opportunity to set a goal and achieve it to the best of thier ability. It is divided into four sections which must be completed satisfactorily. 1) Service- to encourage service to others. 2) Expedition-to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. 3) Skills-to encourage the discovery and development of personal interests and social and practical skills. 4) Physical Recreation-to encourage the participation in physical recreation and to improve personal performance. We began the award by starting our physical recreation section which was an eight week course of Ballroom dancing with year ten boys from Therry College and at the end of

The Duke of Edinburgh Award

all that hard work we used what we learnt at the Ball on the nineteenth of September. Next we had the hard task of choosing what skill to develop over the six month period. This year the skills chosen include: Soft Toy making, Caligraphy, Music, Self Defence, Family Tree and Jazz Dancing. The next section, which is also part of Student Activity Program is fifteen hours of community service, in which students chose to help at old people's homes, helping kindergartens or hospitals. This part has a lot of value because it boosts our self confidence and makes us feel useful in one way or another. The last section of Duke of Edinburgh that we underwent was the expedition to

Wilson’s Promontory for two days and one night. This was interesting because we learnt a lot about each other and ourselves. The scenery around us was beautiful and made our walk a lot easier. It was a very enjoyable walk, hard at times, but we lived to tell the story. We believe that this award is worthwhile and everyone who wants to do the award should be encouraged to participate. You discover many things about yuorself and you achieve a great deal. It also gives you great satisfaction. Gabrielle Nilsson. Seona Bridges.

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AVE MARIA CHORAL SOCIETY

This year the Ave Maria Choral Society have performed at a number of engagements. Among them were the performences at the Camberwell Civic Centre, the Drama Showcase and the Year 12 Graduation Mass, all of which were very succesful. Without the support and guidance provided by Mrs. Juliette Norwood, Mr. McMahon, Miss Patterson and Mr. Judge, this new addition to the school's extra-curricular activities would not have been possible

Maria Magazzu 9M Donna Jansa 9M

The School Choir AVE MARIA BOOKCLUB

It has been a very big year for the bookclub. First Mrs Susan La Marca took maternity leave and Ms Fiona Roberts replaced her not only as a librarian but the organiser of the Bookclub. Ms Roberts has been wonderful in helping the Bookclub in all it's activities. Once again the Bookclub was invited to a luncheon held by Myer in the city. During this luncheon we were able to meet and talk with many authors and illustrators about their work. It was an interesting experience as well as very educational. We were also able to talk to one of the judges, that judged the books for the Children's Book Of The Year Award. It was interesting to talk to the

judge about what they look for in a good book and the different procedures they go through in choosing a winner. This year we used a system we had began last year with the Bookclub, because different age groups like different kinds of books. We separated it into three groups: Year seven — teacher support — Ms Roberts Year eight and nine — teacher support — Mrs Pearce Year ten and eleven — teacher support — Ms Holmes. Thanks to the kindness of all three teachers, each group is able to expand their reading with books designed for their own age groups. Then once every month the whole Bookclub, would come together for an organisational meeting. During

meetings we discussed things like fundraisers, and what we would do with the money raised and we also discussed other important things. Our major fundraisers were the posters, lollies and badge stalls. At these stalls we sold lollies and made badges for people and also sold posters we had collected. We raised a lot of money this way. The biggest event of the year is Bookweek. We have competitions all through the week which involve the whole school. Then we have a party at the end of Bookweek for Bookclub members only. Every year the Bookclub is getting bigger and better. I hope it continues for a very long time. Katherine Smith

Senior Book Club

Junior and Intermediate Book Club LUNCH WITH AN AUTHOR At 10.50 am on the 24th. June, ten members of the Ave Maria Book Club departed from school on their way to Mural Hall in Myer for a lunch with an Author We were the first to be seated. Our personality was Jane Tanner, illustrator of such picture books as "Drac and the Gremlin" and There is a Sea in my Bedroom ", She was a very interesting and informative lady. We were then served a delicious lunch Afterwards we had one of the ]udges from the Children s Book Week Council talk to us about what it is like to be

a judge. We were then allowed to ask questions. Since Ave asked most of the questions, a few of our members were well known to everyone after the afternoon. Wey then had the one minute reviews. We were clearly the best and some authors told us that, but we didn't get the prize. At the end of the afternoon we were allowed to get autographs and buy the books. As we were leaving we received a show bag. Everyone in the Book Club thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.

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College Athletics Team

SC.SA Cross Country Team

Intermediate Basketball Team

Junior Basketball Team

Junior Indoor Cricket Team

Intermediate Indoor Cricket Team The Junior team arrived at the Indoor Cricket Stadium at about 9.30 a.m. and were told that we had to play three games against the other schools competing in our section. We won all three preliminary games,the last one being against the toughest team as it turned out to be. We had reached the Grand Final and were on top of the ladder! I felt really excited as the time for the final approached, and I kept saying to myself "We have just beaten this team and we can do it again! '. Unfortunately we could not repeat the last performance.! was really happy even though we came second because I knew that everyone had tried their best. The day was fun and I enjoyed it thoroughly. CHRISTINE NILSSON 7A

Senior Indoor Cricket Team

Intermediate Netball Team VNA SCHOOLS NETBALL TOURNAMENT : JUNIORS After weeks of training and preparation the day finally arrived, Thursday 8 August. We were all anxious to play, even though some of the team were exhausted from the late night of the production. The bus finally left for Royal Park. When we arrived at the courts the wind had increased and it was extremely cold. The outside courts were covered in puddles after the rain of that morning. We were informed that all the games would be played inside the stadium. Each team waited for their respective coach to return with the fixtures. But the news for our team was not good;apparently we hadn't been included in the day’s tournament at all. After the confusion the intermediates were going to replace a team that didn't turn up, and the Seniors played teams who had a bye. But there weren't any vacancies for the Juniors! Miss Mamo finally informed us that we would be playing on Tuesday 20 August, and better still, that we weren't going back to schoollSome considered this a blessing in disguise, as it would give us time to rest and it meant more time for training. The two weeks went quite quickly, and we at last were on the bus to the venue. However, the day started with a hiccup : we had left the bibs and the ball at school! We did arrive though, and even though the day was chilly it was dry and all the games were played outside. We watched the first round and finally our first game arrived : we were determined to win. It was a tough match but we won by a goal. We won our next game by a laige margin, but lost the third game by 7 goals, a disappointing result. We had a break next, during which we re-grouped for our last and toughest game. In this game the lead

swapped many times and we were one goal up in the dying moments of the last quarter : but a quick goal by our opponents made us level again. We were all very tense at this stage, but luck was not with us on this day and another goal was scored by the other team. It was our centre pass but time had run out and the siren rang. We shook hands with our opponentsiwe would not be in the finals. We were extremely disappointed, but we all agreed it was an experience to remember and we had all had a lot of fun, as well as two days off school! Thanks to Miss Mamo for her time and effort. SAMANTHA CORBOY 8P

Junior Soccer Team

Intermediate Softball Team

Junior Softball Team

Senior Softball Team

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doomed to spend the rest ofher life sweeping the

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Ten year twelve students took part in the program and the program went for two terms. It started when we attended a games day with Mrs. Wrochna and Miss Famularo. As we didn't have enough year twelve leaders to take all the year sevens in the program, we took two year seven homeroooms. The homerooms were drawn out of a hat and year 7A and 7S became the peer support students. The year sevens were then put into six different groups with ten or eleven students in each group, including the leaders alloted to these groups. There were two leaders to four groups and one leader in the other groups. When we went to our first session, we didn't know who was more nervous, us or the year sevens. But it didn't take long and we started building up confidence and talking as if we had been friends for a long time. During the program, we all bulit up confidence, self-esteem and selfawareness. The program was extremely successful and we are grateful to Mrs. Wrochna and Miss Famularo who helped to make it such a success for us. We hope to help Mrs. Wrochna in a games/activity day with the year tens this year, so that the program can continue next year with all the year sevens being able to take part n it. I quote one of the group leaders by saying. If we could do it again we would. It was great and we all loved the program. Thankyou to Mrs. Wrochna and Miss Famularo.

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DEBUTANTE BALL To say that the Deb was fantastic would be an understatement. After weeks of practice, it was finally time for us to strut our stuff in front of an anticipating audience. With the help of Mrs Margarat Cooper, the forty-nine couples involved in the Debutante Ball of 1991 were ready to wow an eager audience with the three elegant dances which we had been taught. After arriving at the Broadmeadows Town Hall at 6.30pm, May 10th 1991, first priority was for the individual photos to be taken while others continued to watch a stream of elegant limousines arrive to deposit other debutantes and their gorgeous partners. After a series of hilarious attempts to get a good group shot, we all settled back to wait until 8pm when we would enter the hall. Couple by couple we were announced by Mrs Cooper to a very receptive audience and we were all presented to Chief Police Commissioner Kelvin Glare and his wife. After we all had been presented and got over our nerves, we began our three dances and despite a few mishaps all went well. After the formal part of the ceremonies had been completed, it was time for the REAL fun to begin off to Harley's in the City for the party of the year, and it was early hours of the morning before we all wearily trudged home. We d like to thank Mrs Margaret Cooper for all her hard work, Mr Corliss and the rest of the Deb Committee for making it all possible, and finally all the debutantes . their fantastic partners and their families who helped to make this years Debutante Ball, the best in the history of Ave Mana.

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NAME: MEGAN "O CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN” McKAY ACHIEVEMENTS: Ave Maria Gymnastics Squad; President of Rowan Atkinson Appreciation Society; School Captain. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear God. Amen. VCE WAS...a cunning plan to get people with the IQ of a boiled potato into the workforce. AMBITION: To appear in the series ''Blackadder Returns".

NAME: BELINDA BAILEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Going to the 'Star' with Majella on Sunday nights and making it to Miss Sims' R&D class at 8.10 a.m. FAVOURITE PRAYER: "Oh What A Night” It’s gospel!! VCE WAS...an enthralling experience. AMBITION: To break a record and successfully stay alive 14 days and 14 nights in the BIG Q.L.D.

NAME: MERYN G BEATTIE ACHIEVEMENTS: Honorary Member Ave Maria Gymnastics Squad and convincing the entire school that roller-skating around the quadrangle was a Physics prac. FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS...an ongoing experiment in the effects of sleep deprivation. AMBITION: To become a card carrying member of the Friends Of Middle Earth.

NAME: FIONA BAJADA ACHIEVEMENTS: Interschool Swimming 1990 — other than that, nothing. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Please God. Make The Holidays Come Fast VCE WAS...the most harrowing year of my life. AMBITION: To do a course in Travel and Tourism, travel around the world and marry a rich guy.

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NAME: PENNY BASSETT-SMITH ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully wearing the incorrect uniform for as many days, if not more, than the correct during Year 12. FAVOURITE PRAYER: "You can go girls' : Teacher "Thank God”: Students VCE WAS...a year where the coffee and donut intake increased and the sleep and exercise-time decreased. AMBITION: To catch up on all lost sleep, but in the long term to be really happy in whatever I do.

NAME: TANIA BOTTIGLIA ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting to most of my early morning classes ontime. FAVOURITE PRAYER: To be honest. I don’t have one. VCE WAS...awesome! AMBITION: To be an accountant and to be rich.

NAME: MAIDA BATTEN ACHIEVEMENTS: Westpac Maths Competition 'Distinction'; being at Ave for six long years. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Hail Mary VCE WAS...an interesting, challenging and frightening year. I never want to go through that again! AMBITION: To pass VCE. become a Theatre Nurse and live a luxurious life-style and, most importantly, to live a healthylife.

NAME: RHONDA BROWN ACHIEVEMENTS: Active participant in Westpac Maths Competition 1987-90: Peer Support Program; Good Friday Appeal and Mobil Economics Competition. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Hail Mary VCE WAS...Well, what can I say!? AMBITION: To become a successful accountant.

NAME: SHEILA BATTEN ACHIEVEMENTS: Coping with Mr De Almeida for two years in his Economics class. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Footprints VCE WAS...Challenging, exhausting, interesting, unforgettable, an experience and something I don't want to repeat. AMBITION: Hopefully to pass Year 12, then to get into a uni and do Economics to prove to Mr De Almeida that I can.

NAME: KATHLEEN BURNSIDE ACHIEVEMENTS: Coach of Ave Mana Gymnastics Squad! FAVOURITE PRAYER: God. why did you make me soooo ...talented — it's such a burden!! VCE WAS...12 Options, 16 CATS. 40 tests. 15 pracs, 20 essays. 400 pieces of homework. AMBITION: To become the Famous Common Room Dancer' and obtain a permanent lunchtime job there.

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NAME: ELDA DIFl^RIO ACHIEVEMENTS: The biggest achievement was remaining at a girls college for 6 holy years...without stressing out. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Too many to list. VCE WAS.. .no stress, mate. AMBITION: To live it up in my Vitara, Sierra and to be successful in my chosen career...to be an accountant!

NAME: CATHERINE E CARNEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Position of Treasurer of the Rowan Atkinson Appreciation Society. FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS...Yes?! AMBITION: The object of an ardent desire for distinction.

NAME: COLLEEN CARTWRIGHT ACHIEVEMENTS: Through all my 6 years at Ave. I've never been on a Walk-a-thon. FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS...the closest thing to Hell on earth. AMBITION: To become a foreign diplomat in Siberia.

NAME: ELIZABETH DILLON ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving six years on the Sunbury bus without being too badly mutilated; terrorising Bridgid Ryan and Nicole Crowley for six years!!! FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear God, Please Don’t Let Mum and Dad Find Out!! Amen. VCE WAS...a struggle to maintain my sanity — I LOST!!!! AMBITION: To kiss Humphrey B Bear's nose and to reunite ABBA and become the fifth member.

NAME: SILENA E CAVALLI ACHIEVEMENTS: For me to know and you to find out???? FAVOURITE PRAYER: I believe that God above Created me for you to love. Chose me above the rest Because he knew you'd love me best. VCE WAS...a ratty experience. AMBITION: To successfully complete VCE, to marry the love of my life and to own my very own Pharlap or Jim horse.

NAME: BEDELIA DONNELLY ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear God, Please give us an extension on our Physics Option. Amen. VCE WAS...actually HSC. AMBITION: To learn the 13 episodes of "Fawlty Towers" by heart.

NAME: NICOLE CROWLEY ACHIEVEMENTS: "I’ve only been here six years, give me a break" But seriously now...wearing make-up and nail polish every day and getting away with it. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Bless Me Father, For I have Sinned. VCE WAS...Cameron, Scott. Blaise. Peddy, Christian. Chris, Matt, Paul. Nathan, Simon, Glenn....Alan... AMBITION: To be the most educated person in the dole queue; to discover why blondes have more fun, and to scratch liquid paper off the computer screen. NAME: LIDIANA D’AMICO ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving Yr 11 and Yr 12 Homeroom with Mrs Eischeid as my homeroom teacher. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Love ’em all!! VCE WAS...an experience I never want to go through again. AMBITION: To marry a rich guy so I never have to work a day in my life.

NAME: MELISSA DOYLE ACHIEVEMENTS: 20 word limit for this was too harsh for MY achievements. FAVOURITE PRAYER: I have three in this order: “God Help Me", "Thank You God”, “God, Can You Ever Forgive Me?”. VCE WAS...'Nightmare On Vida Street'. One, two Laming's coming for you. Three, four she’s locked the Common Room door. Five, six..... AMBITION: I don’t know!

NAME: AMANDA EDWARDS ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully making enemies with a majority of Year 12 students who love themselves! What an accomplishment! FAVOURITE PRAYER: Thank God! VCE WAS...my rebirth of innocence and the best social year I have ever had! HA! AMBITION: To record a song.

NAME: JOANNE ELLIOTT ACHIEVEMENTS: I am an achievement within myself. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Valley Of Darkness. VCE WAS...a good way to pass the time for a year. AMBITION: To be the lead guitarist and back-up vocalist for Mandii Edwards and her song.

NAME: VANESSA DE BONO ACHIEVEMENTS: Year 9 Class Captain, Year 10 SRC, Year 11 Class Captain, surviving Year 12. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Any to St Anthony, because I’ve had a weird habit of losing things this year, particularly my sanity! VCE WAS...a guinea pig experience. AMBITION: To perfect the art of Tonsil Hockey.

NAME: TANIA ELLUL ACHIEVEMENTS: Class Captain Yr 10; SRC Yr 12; Legend; Netball Yr 10, 11, 12. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Oh God ...Bless Me Father, For I Have Sinned VCE WAS...a stroll in the park!! AMBITION: To become a psychologist and get Mrs McGee on my couch.

NAME: ANTONELLA GIGLIOTTI ACHIEVEMENTS: I have managed to wag Mrs Eischeid's Religion class and she's never found out about it. FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS...Great, as I had no social life. AMBITION: To put all Ave teachers in straight jackets.

NAME: GINAMARIE FASULO ACHIEVEMENTS: Year 7 & 8 Netball.Year 10 Soccer; Debutante Ball and surviving six years at Ave Maria! FAVOURITE PRAYER: Alleluia! Year 12 is Over! VCE WAS...Well, let's just say you could have had more fun at a funeral! AMBITION: To own the latest Nissan 300 2X, and to become a doctor! HA HA HA!!

NAME: LISA HENDERSON ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS... AMBITION:

NAME: CONNIE FAZZOLARI ACHIEVEMENTS: Vice-Captain Yr.8; Class Captain Years 9 & 11; survived Year 12 at Ave. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Haven’t got one — I love them all!! VCE WAS...a big party for “The Awesome Foursome”, but it also broke them because of all the work. AMBITION: To pass VCE successfully, enjoy life to its fullest and hopefully do something successful next year.

NAME: FLEUR HICKEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Still working on that one! FAVOURITE PRAYER: Lord. Please Let Him Notice Me. VCE WAS...ten months of excruciatibg torment inflicted upon us, from which only the brave survived. AMBITION: To be Federal Treasurer after completing Commerce at university.

NAME: LUCY FORBES ACHIEVEMENTS: Interschool Swimming and Netball; featuring on the Deb video with Sharon, in which Mr Corliss slammed us as a disgrace. FAVOURITE PRAYER: I know the school is Catholic, but.... VCE WAS...I don’t know — I wasn't at school long enough to find out. AMBITION: Not to re-enrol at Ave again next year, survive the heat at Mildura in December and live well.

NAME: LYNDA HOBBINS ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS... AMBITION:

NAME: ANNA IULIANELLA ACHIEVEMENTS: Westpac Maths Competition Year 7 Distinction. Year 10 Credit; Year 11 Class Captain & Vice Captain; Won the 1500m this year. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord.Thanks for making boys and girls different. Lord Hear Us. VCE WAS...an unforgettable experience where all I did was bug out with my friends. AMBITION: To successfully complete my VCE and become either a graphic designer or industrial designer.

NAME: PENELOPE J GAY ACHIEVEMENTS: Secretary, Rowan Atkinson Appreciation Society; Honorary Member of Ave Mana Gymnastics Club. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thanks! Amen. VCE WAS...an existentialist hurdy-gurdy spinning in a tsa troll. AMBITION: Unprintable.

NAME: PAM GENOVESE ACHIEVEMENTS: Putting up with Palma biting her nails and walking round in circles;bemg able to understand Anna. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Ummm, I say we pray...M.C.Hammer. Ummm, I don't know. VCE WAS...something I wouldn't recommend to anyone, but it was the best year out. AMBITION: To be famous world-wide, for whatever reason.

NAME: NATALIE LA FONTAINE ACHIEVEMENTS: Year 10 SRC; Indoor Cricket; failing to attend the Year 10 Ball and managing to endure dum blonde jokes. FAVOURITE PRAYER: O Heavenly Father, may Mrs McGee find her eternal rest in Mrs Dawson's office. Amen. VCE WAS...the toilets, the lane, the subway and being constantly on the lookout for Mr Corliss. AMBITION: To become a Chemical Engineer.

NAME: ANGELA LAMANTIA ACHIEVEMENTS: Dante Alighieri Poetry Competition 1988-1991: managing to put up with Mrs Dowling's jokes for two whole years. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Morning prayer with Mrs Eischeid. VCE WAS...something I never want to experience again! AMBITION: To live a happy and successful life.

NAME: NATALIE JAYNE MacKINNON ACHIEVEMENTS: Surviving Mrs Laming s homeroom and growing my nails after 17 years and 11 months of biting them. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord, please give me the strength to survive another five years of study. VCE WAS...fine, just fine!! AMBITION: To teach deaf children and to have the best time in Q.L.D. with Jodi, Majella, Belinda, Renae and Elizabeth.

NAME: NATALIE LOCK ACHIEVEMENTS: Managing not to participate in anything worth while at Ave. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Ave Maria VCE WAS...an experience that can't be put into words. AMBITION: To study,travel.grow.meet a gorgeous blonde rich guy and to change the color of my hair without anyone knowing it's been dyed.

NAME: MICHELLE MAGRO ACHIEVEMENTS: Peer Support Leader and fit into the same Yr. 7 uniform until now. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear God, Help Me Pass....Please. Amen. VCE WAS...an experience everyone should experience, but I never want to experience it again. AMBITION: To marry the man of my dreams and to own my own business and be successful.

NAME: MEREDITH LYNCH ACHIEVEMENTS: Hang on.... I've run out of fingers and toes! FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear God, teach me how to stay awake in class. Amen. VCE WAS.. .as exciting as watching the hair grow on Mr Collin’s head. AMBITION: To have a fruitful life.

NAME: CAROLINE MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS: Almost getting Renae Smith’s face into the micro-wave. FAVOURITE PRAYER: God Bless Renae. VCE WAS...the year I caught emphysema. AMBITION: To turn the micro-wave on.

NAME: LISA McCALL ACHIEVEMENTS: Too numerous!! FAVOURITE PRAYER: Lord Give Us Strength. VCE WAS... an experience to be forgotten. AMBITION: To discover if there really is life after Ave Maria and Hotel Management, hopefully

NAME: RITA MARKUZOV ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS... AMBITION:

NAME: HEIDI MACIEVIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Resisting the urge to swear throughout the six years of my life at Ave and convincing the school captain to chop off half her eyebrow. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord. Thanks for the strength to resist the pressures of my corrupted Physics class. Lord Hear Us. VCE WAS...time-consuming AMBITION: To do all (or at least some of) that I have not done

NAME: ANNETTE McCONNELL ACHIEVEMENTS: Hiked to the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland. FAVOURITE PRAYER: God. will you help me to pass my VCE. VCE WAS...ongoing psychological trauma. AMBITION: To be happy even if I haven't a cent in the world.

NAME: SONIA MICALLEF ACHIEVEMENTS: Yr 8 Class Captain.Yr 9 SRC;Yr 10 Vice-Captain; lied my way through Year 12: dyed my hair 7 times. FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS...a year-long party for The Awesome Foursome ”, but it also broke 'em bad with all the work. AMBITION: To continue living life as one big partyjo be successful in whatever I do, party on with T.A F and to seek revenge on those who unwisely crossed my path.

NAME: JODI MATHER ACHIEVEMENTS: Receiving my very first detention in Yr. 11 for partaking in a waterfight, and causing a watertight while on detention. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Good comment Mr Collins. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Huh" What a joke huh!! I don't have a favourite prayer VCE WAS...'It simply just was. AMBITION: Well, after a long (unfilled year of making my parents' lives hell at horpe. I plan to stick around and continue the agonising torment for the next ten years.

NAME: FIONA MILLARD ACHIEVEMENTS: Completing schooling. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Footprints. VCE WAS...alright. AMBITION: To get a job.

NAME: SIOBHAN NAUGHTON ACHIEVEMENTS: Many, but none related to school. FAVOURITE PRAYER: ‘Lord, forgive me as I am about to sin......again1' VCE WAS...hopefully forgettable. AMBITION: To become a Speech Pathologist.

NAME: MAJELLA O'NEIL ACHIEVEMENTS: Going to the Star Bar with Belinda on Sunday nights and managing to roll up to 8.10 a.m. R & D class with Miss Sims. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Oh. What A Night" VCE WAS...the best year of my life (socially anyway!) AMBITION: To pass Year 12 and have an unreal time in the big Q.L.D. with Jodi. Belinda, Renae, Natalie and Elizabeth.

NAME: ANGIE MODICA ACHIEVEMENTS: Resisting six years of my life at this prison. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Hail Mary, what can I say, VCE was so scary in every way. VCE WAS...the time of my life AMBITION: To become a qualified accountant and open up an accounting firm With Elda, next door to the Metro!!

NAME: SUSAN MORETTA ACHIEVEMENTS: Received a Distinction for Westpac Maths Comp, in Year 7;survived 6 years at Ave Maria College. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Talking to God. VCE WAS...fun, hard at times, an experience to remember. AMBITION: Like to get into the Hospitality industry and hopefully own or manage a Hotel Resort, or own my own restaurant. Last but not least, pass VCE.

NAME: GRACE ORIA ACHIEVEMENTS: SRC 1986 Spelling Championships 1986-7-8. State Finalist 1988; Westpac Maths Competition Credit 1986; and surviving Year 12 GREASE Production. FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS...a Hell of an experience. AMBITION: To complete my studies, travel the world and settle down nicely with the guy of my dreams.

NAME: SARAH MORGANTE ACHIEVEMENTS: Being the victim of Mrs McGee’s aggression during every Year 12 English class. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord. Help me to make it out alive. VCE WAS...something to be experienced, but only for those whodare. AMBITION: To marry the love of my life — AGRO'

NAME: VANESSA PAPERONE ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS... AMBITION:

NAME:THERESE MORGANTE ACHIEVEMENTS: SRC;Class Captain. Netball; I saw Mrs Eischeid with her hair down in Year 10. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord. Please give me strength to resist the corrupting influences of Tama and Lynda. VCE WAS...one giant Chem. prac. AMBITION:

NAME: LE HAM PHUNG ACHIEVEMENTS: Making the teachers think I am an angel when I am really a devil in disguise FAVOURITE PRAYER: Only God knows. VCE WAS...irredeemable. AMBITION: To become a rebel without a cause

NAME: MARISA MOTTA ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS... AMBITION:

NAME: ANGELIQUE PORRELLO ACHIEVEMENTS: The space provided is too long to list all my achievements — I'm a modest girl. FAVOURITE PRAYER: I'm very sorry.but I don't have one. VCE WAS...an unbelievable experience.but I would never go through it again because I wouldn't be able to handle the librarians. AMBITION: To do a course in Travel/Tounsm and get as far away as possible from Ave Maria as I can.

NAME: MANUELA RAIMONDI ACHIEVEMENTS: Getting a detention first week of Year 7. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord. Thank You for creating Harry. VCE WAS...a good reason to stay in prep. AMBITION: Being rich.selfish and married to Harry Ford.

NAME: NATALIE SHIR ACHIEVEMENTS: Chess Club; Book Club; Westpac Maths Competition Credit 1987. Distinction 1989; Dante Aligheri Poetry Comp. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear God Luke 13:8-20 Hymn — "Here I Am Lord". Played by Mary O'Hara VCE WAS...enjoyable and rewarding. I found the Maths CATs fun. AMBITION: Cartographer/Librarian.

NAME: BELINDA RAMETTA ACHIEVEMENTS: Ave Maria Gymnastics Squad FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord. "I am woman hear me roar, far too luscious to ignore" Rrrrr VCE WAS..."the time of my life" .1 was Patrick Swayze and Kath was Jennifer Gray. AMBITION: That others will learn to appreciate the woman inside the girl.

NAME: RENAE SMITH ACHIEVEMENTS: Being stuck on the roof of Clydebank for 50 minutes in the rain and mastering the art of procrastination FAVOURITE PRAYER: God Help Ave!! VCE WAS...a fantastic year. AMBITION: To get a First Aid certificate so I can look after Jodi, Belinda, Majella, Natalie and Liz in the big Q.L.D.

NAME: NANCY RANDELLO ACHIEVEMENTS: Growing one centimetre FAVOURITE PRAYER: Our Father VCE WAS.. .an experience to forget! AMBITION: To grow another inch and to own a Volkswagen Convertib e.

NAME: FRANCINE SORRENTI ACHIEVEMENTS: Ave Maria Gymnastics Squad; Assistant Secretary of the Rowan Atkinson Appreciation Society. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear God,Help me think of a prayer.It's a dull day and I can't get inspired. Amen. VCE WAS.. .no work at all,provided you had the money. AMBITION: To buy my way through university and become a brain surgeon.... hang on, what do you mean they don’t have CATs a uni?!!

NAME: BRIDGID RYAN ACHIEVEMENTS: Managing to keep up a flow of conversation for 40 minutes with Mr Collins everyday on the way to school. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Please God.let me not get caught. VCE WAS...well.what can I say — I m a blonde. I partied hard and got confused. AMBITION: To become a millionaire beach-bum.

NAME: LUISA SPERA ACHIEVEMENTS: Made it through 6 years at Ave. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Don't have one. VCE WAS...a massive party for the Awesome Foursome. AMBITION: To live life to its fullest;continue the TAF friendship and spend the rest of my life with Michael.

NAME: MEGAN SABATO ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS... AMBITION:

NAME: DANIELA STELLA ACHIEVEMENTS: Successfully using the school phone at least 3 times a week and trainer of the Ave Maria Gymnastics Squad. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord, Thanks for a very good time. Lord Hear Us. VCE WAS...approx. 200 days of the best year of my life. AMBITION: To become an honorary member of the elite Dick Smith electronics club and to learn how to successfully put away Physics prac. equipment!!

NAME: MIRELLA SCIARRONE ACHIEVEMENTS: Having the same school shoes for six years! FAVOURITE PRAYER: Gee,I really don t know which one to choose!! VCE WAS...a year for which I cannot find the words to explain AMBITION: To live a life which is "fruitful and "opulent". (Thank you Mrs McGee)

NAME: MELINDA STEVENS ACHIEVEMENTS: Managing to sneak home to get the letter that Mrs Laming sent to my parents. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Hail Mary.Full Of Grace VCE WAS...packed with activity. AMBITION: To go into partnership with Tracey

NAME: PALMA TAMBURRO ACHIEVEMENTS: Yr.9 Certificate, Italian Poetry Comp.; keeping up with Pam's boyfriends and seeing Anna eat at camp. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear Lord,Thanks for six fun-filled years at Ave. VCE WAS...an ongoing party,where all I did was chill out with my friends. AMBITION: To complete VCE and do successfully in an Art course,and to also keep partying until I drop!

NAME: ANGELA VENUTO ACHIEVEMENTS: Made it to Year 12; Class Captain Year 11 FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS...heaps of work, and a big party for THE AWESOME FOURSOME AMBITION: To be always together with The Awesome Foursome and live life to the fullest.

NAME: LUANA TAPUNGAO ACHIEVEMENTS: FAVOURITE PRAYER: VCE WAS... AMBITION:

NAME: JO WALLACE ACHIEVEMENTS: Yr 11 Cheersquad Captain and turning up to all 6 Walk-a-thons! (Well done Colleen!) FAVOURITE PRAYER: Reflective piece — Footprints. VCE WAS...a challenge!! (and a lot of laughs!!) AMBITION: To become Cadet Leader for Essendon Cadet Division, St John Ambulance next year and two years later, a Policewoman.

NAME: CINDY "O VICE-CAPTAIN, MY VICE-CAPTAIN" TARCZON ACHIEVEMENTS: 8, 9, 10 Class Captain; School Vice-Captain; part of the wonderous performing troupe’, known as The Ave Maria Gymnastics Squad. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Dear God. Make me a piece of your instrument... Is that how it goes? VCE WAS...EXPENSIVE — those CATs aren’t cheap!! AMBITION: To prove to the world that when the hymn “Ave Maria” is played backwards, satanic messages narrated my Mr Hoye can be heard. NAME: SONIA TESTA ACHIEVEMENTS: Westpac Maths Competition Credit Yr.7, and participated Yrs.9 & 10; Dante Alighirei Poetry Competition Yr.1O; Soccer, Yrs.7 & 8; Saturday Morning Netball. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Ummmm....... VCE WAS...something I wouldn’t want to experience again. AMBITION: To become a graphic designer or do computer graphics.

NAME: JANELLE WELLINGTON ACHIEVEMENTS: Being able to assist Mrs Wrochna with the Peer Support program. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Hail Mary VCE WAS...a great experience and extremely interesting. AMBITION: I hope to be a Town Planner or Recreation Officer.

NAME: JANAYA WIGGINS ACHIEVEMENTS: Year 12 Class Captain FAVOURITE PRAYER: I do not have one. VCE WAS...a trying time. AMBITION: Environmental Scientist

NAME: PATRICIA VAN BUUREN ACHIEVEMNETS: Surviving early morning classes and being the smallest in my year for six years. FAVOURITE PRAYER: I have not got one VCE WAS...a nightmare on Vida Street. AMBITION: To haunt all year 12 teachers in my afterlife.

NAME: CHRISTINE WILSON ACHIEVEMENTS: Made it to some of my early morning classes. FAVOURITE PRAYER: Oh My God!! VCE WAS.. .an example of just how much you can get away with at school without getting caught! AMBITION: To become a journalist and to interview Jackie Onassis.

NAME: TRACEY VELLA ACHIEVEMENTS: Managing to remain sane in an insane environment (Ave Maria) FAVOURITE PRAYER: Oh Lord,Give Me The Strength. VCE WAS...skipping one class to another. AMBITION: Have one big ball up in Queensland after exams

NAME: LISA ZUGARO ACHIEVEMENTS: Ave Maria Gymnastics Squad; President of the Rik Mayall Appreciation Society. FAVOURITE PRAYER: The Dear God If You Let Me Pass I'll Be Your Best Friend. ' VCE WAS...Who cares?! It s over !! AMBITION: To join Lord Flash in the suffragette movement.

INVESTMENT IN YOUTH SEMINAR

On March 15th 1991, all Year Eleven students attended an Investment in Youth Seminar at the Essendon Civic Centre. The seminar was aimed at boosting self confidence in all areas and the importance of being an individual and choosing your own career. Several other schools which attended were: Buckley Park Secondary and Essendon Secondary College. We were introduced to our two mam speakers. Simon Madden and Chris Gilbertson. They both gave a brief history of their lives and experiences. concentrating on school life, success, personal uniqueness, self-image, selfesteem and self-worth. Both speakers incorporated into their talks, different experiences of their lives in relation to the discussions. We were then divided into groups in which we discussed different aspects of the talks and issues, putting forward our own ideas or questions to Simon and Chris. The seminar proved to be informative and educational.

Miss Rosanna Fimiani, the Year 11 Co-ordinator and the Year 11 Class Captains

Jane Sweeney.

THE SUN SETS

ALL FIT On Wednesday February 20th all the Year Eleven students set off for camp. Our destination was the All Fit Camp in Bacchus Marsh. The camp has been used by football and other sporting teams and was geared at involving the campers in various physical activities. On our first day we were taken by bus to Werribee Gorge where we went on a five hour walk through beautiful bushland, and stopping on the way to swim in a lagoon. The next two days were filled with an exciting range of activities, including canoeing in the dam, rope work, a confidence course and maybe the most memorable activity, abseiling down a rock face. The last night of camp everyone was involved in the annual camp concert. It was very amusing and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely

The awesome foursome!

I would like to say a special thanks to all the teachers who came on camp, especially Miss Fimiani and Mr. Corliss. Jane Sweeney.

The sun going down getting lower in the sky disappearing over the horizon The sky turning different shades— yellow orange red pink and purple A Kaleidoscope of colours casting shadows all around A flock of birds fly by. noiselessly, silhouetted against the setting sun Colours reflected on the water Still, but for an occasional ripple A ripple that glistens as the sun catches-its back A special moment when it seems that Peace Harmony actually exist in this world When time stands still When all stops Nothing was Nothing will be Everything is Rosemary Panetta 11H

YEAR ELEVEN RETREAT On the 28th of August, the Year Elevens went on a day retreat We were split into two groups and one group went to Amberley and the other, went to Campion. The themes of the retreat centred on friendship, our future and self identity. In small groups, we completed a few activities to familiarize ourselves with the three different themes. One of the main activities we did was creating human sculptures to show relationship throughout the year level. We also discussed and chose the most important wish for us, from a list that covered personal goals to hopes for the orld. We finished the day with a short meditation exercise, followed by a mass, in which we all participated. It was a day to get to know more about people in our year level. We learnt about other people’s ideas and thoughts and also expressed our own.

Justine McCormick

Winners!

PIRATES OF PENZANCE

Pirates of Penzance Full cast - Finale Act 1

This year seventeen Ave Maria girls took part in St Bernards production "Pirates of Penzance”. The rehearsals began in early May, and ran consistently on Wednesday afternoons, when the girls eagerly travelled to and from St Bernard's. There were about fifty boys involved who comprised the male chourus of pirates and policeman. The four female main roles were played by two year eleven girls, Caroline Schmidt as "Mabel”, who was desperatly in love with Frederic, and myself (Jenny Veitch) as "Ruth", Frederic's clumsy nursery maid, closly followed by Jacinta Oska as "Edith”, the darling young maiden and Angelique Kennedy as "Isabel" the maiden who will excuse anything. The male lead roles were played by. John Paradowski as "Frederic", James Ballarin as "The Pirate King”, Michael Brethertion as "Samual”, Daniel Farrugia as "The Lieutenant”, Simon Camilari as "The Sergeant of Police", and a St Bernard’s teacher, Mr Piller as "The Major General”. Five months of intense rehearsal produced the colourful spectacle of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance ”. It was a very difficult production requiring hard work from everyone. The last few weeks of rehearsal were frantic but paid a great reward as the satisfaction of success ran through every cast member as the curtain closed on the final of the last night. Sat 14th September, (Well done Girls!!!!!!). We would like to thank the staff, cast and crew of St Bernards and "Pirates of Penzence" and we would like to thank Mrs Irene Wrochna for her enthusiastic support and congratulations

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YEAR 10 BALL September 19th, 1991. is a day that many year tens will never forget. It was the day of The Year Ten Ball. Weeks before this special night prepartion was well in progress. On Thursday we had our first practice of ballroom dancing. For most it was a very enjoyable experience. Throughout the ten weeks of ballroom practice we learnt more than just the dances. We learnt how to make new friends and to learn many different things at once. For most, of us it was the first time anyone had tried ballroom dancing. Though many times we wanted to give up because it was very difficult, we continued hoping that we would reach perfection by the time of the ball. Not only was the preparation in learning all the dances, there was preparation in finding THE BALL DRESS. Many shopping outings were taken in the hope of finding the perfect dress. The boys from Therry had it easy, all they had to was hire a suit for one night while us girls had to buy a dress, stockings, shoes, accessories and worry about how we wanted our hair. On the day of the ball it was not surprising that little school work was done, all anyone could talk about was the night ahead Finally it was seven o’clock and almost everyone had arrived and began dancing The first dance was "The Pride Of Erin" The

Ball beauties boys looked especially handsome in their suits and all the girls looked beautiful. Many people commented on how radient and colourful the girls all looked. The most popular dances among the students were the progressive dances. These dances gave us the opportunity to dance with other boys or girls. Overall it was a wonderful night and well worth the practice and prepartaion. A big thank-you to Mr Corliss because without all his help there would be no ball and thankyou to the other teachers that helped us. Also thank-you to the ball committee, who did a wonderful job in helping Mr Corliss orginise the ball.

We arrived at school at 6.00 p.m. What excitment built up trying on dresses, make up and learning how to walk on the catwalk. There were five of us; Melanie Johnson, Debbie Lamicella, Maria Felsinger, Tarnya Tosto and Melanie Frye. We all had five dresses each and if we got into trouble trying to hold and walk with the dresses we had two boys to help; Paul Tosto and Terry Phee walked us down the catwalk. The night went off well and we were thrilled to have been the first girls to do the fashion parade. We are all looking forward to the next one.

Katherine Smith 10C

Tarnya Tosto.

PFA FASHION PARADE

YEAR 10 CAMP After travelling for little over an hour on the bus, we arrived at our destination, Mt Evelyn. After settling in our dormitories and finishing our unpacking we were all informed of the rules and regulations of the camp. We then had a short bus trip to Silvan Dam. Here we had lunch, cooked by some of our class mates, and if you liked charcoal hamburger, then you would have enjoyed the meal. Finishing the meal, all students then had to walk back to the camp, which took well over forty minutes. Towards the evening we had dinner, then off outside in the damp, for a scavenger hunt where the most weird and unusual things had to be found. Naturally, at night most night owls where in full swing, though some people did sleep! The next morning we were all up doing aerobics with Mrs. Warrick. After breakfast, we went to the day’s activities. There was a variety of activities which included bush

walking, archery, tennis, rope climbing, bush cooking and orienteering. After dinner, we had to do something out of the ordinary — think. We had trivial pursuit and later a 60’s bop where Mr. La Marca let his hair down (literally ) and the other teachers ( no names be mentioned ) showed their true colours. Dancers or what! That night, the teachers patrolled around and made sure people got to sleep. We were up again in the early hours of Friday morning to go for a jog, though everyone walked. Before we left, we all had to participate in the Bush Olympics, though I don't think any of us will be sent over to Barcelona. We had to wheel-barrow people, slide under chairs, skateboard and many other activities before having a tug-of-war competition. We were all so dirty from these activities that we were sent home to rest for the week-end. That is to say camp was over. Overall, it was enjoyable and we would like to thank all teachers involved.

Kathryn Paradowski. 10

Campers!

SAINT MARY S SOCIAL The Saint Mary's Social was held at Saint Mary's Boy's College at West Melbourne on the 2nd of July 1991. It was from 7.30 pm until 11 pm. They had a top D.J. who played the latest dance music and so we all enjoyed ourselves. Some were exhausted by the end of the night while others were still raging.

By Lucy Turrisi 9P Cathy Carbone 9P Mrs Mane Pryor, the Year 9 Co-ordinator and the Year 9 Class Captains

SAINT BERNARDS SOCIAL The Saint Bernard's Social was held at Mitchel Hall on Friday 13th September 1991. It was organized by a couple of Year Eleven students as part of their English Communication Project. We arrived by bus at St Bernards at 12.00 am. Heading towards Mitchel Hall we could hear the loud music playing When the boys arrived they didn't dare come near us because they were shy. but then we slowly mingled together. Time flew and it was time to go back to school. Altogether, the Social with St Bernards was a great success and everybody enjoyed themselves.

Lucy Turrisi Cathy Carbone 9P

BEECHWORTH. YEAR 9 CAMP When Vidian went to print the year nines unluckily had not yet been to camp. This is how we intend to spend our three days. On Wednesday 6th November the year nine girls will set off for three fun-filled days in Beechworth. Girls have been preparing and planning how they will spend their time over a onth. Our first stop will be at Glenrowan where we will see the real life computerised and animated re-enactment of Ned Kelly's Last stand. After that we will continue our trip to Beechworth, where we will settle into the 'Old Priory’. We will then have games and free time in the evening. Day two we will be on a tour to Mt Buffalo National Park, which is supposed to have some spectaculat scenery. That night we are having a concert which should be heaps of fun. On the last day we will travel to a local trout farm before our long journey home. We are all looking foward to this camp.

Angela Howard & Jessica Rockes.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA During 2nd term, all three Year Nine Drama groups went to see The Phantom of the Opera at The Princess Theatre in Russell Street. The performance went from 12.00pm to 4.00pm. The main characters were Anthony Warlow as the Phantom and Marina Prior as Christine. The drama groups had previouly done an assignment on The Phantom of the Opera, but even that didn’t prepare us for the atmosphere created in the live performance. For the whole time we were there, not for one minute were we bored, we were sitting on the edge of our seats in suspense. The students enjoyed themselves immensely. An atmosphere of tension was created in some parts of the opera whilst also being entertaining throughout the whole performance.

Melanie Frye 9P Narelle Monteleone 9P

COMMONWEALTH BANK EXCURSION — COMPUTERS

This excursion enabled us to find out how the Commonwealth Bank was run, behind the counter. Firstly we went upstairs into a room and were told various things. One being the positions in the bank, another being the various things or ways that the bank can be used. For example, Autobank, Telebank, EFTOPS. After this we were split up into three groups and we went on a tour of the bank. We saw many different places, one being the ‘other side’ of the counter, the check sorting out machine, the safe deposits safe, the mail room and the room where the keycards and other various things were reported lost or stolen etc. We went into a room and talked about EFTPOS. This excursion was interesting and I learnt a fair bit. I did not think so many different computers were needed.

Allyson Matthews 9P

DRAMA SHOWCASE

The drama showcase took place on the 18th September, the Year Nine drama classes took part in this showcase. The plays performed by the Year Nines were: The Shop, Joe and Sam — You can fish in my crysanthenums, The jobhunters, Seven Dwarfs, Think of a story quickly and The Crazy Bushrangers. There were also other plays performed, including The Tower, which was done by the Year Elevens and various dances from Cinder — Ella Rock-A-Fella. This night was a compulsory event as the Year Nines and Elevens were being assessed, many weeks of practising resulted in many successful plays. Mrs Wrochna did an excellent job in directing all our plays, and we would like to thank her for this enjoyable night. Hayley Saunders Allyson Matthews 9P Kathy Denton

Year 9’s at their best GOWN OF THE YEAR

On Thursday 22nd August, 1991 Sixty-five hungry students boarded the buses one by one. Our journey to Rembrandts taking longer than expected, gave us the feeling that we would be rejected. With a sigh of relief we enthusiastically sat down to eat. when the waiters served our tantalising three course feast. In amazement we watched as the mannequins stepped out. displaying intricate designs, while walking about. The gown of the year was a sensational sight, after semg it we left with a feeling of delight. Melissa Salpietro 9M Rachael Lovell 9S Michelle Puttick 9S Susie De Arnicas 9F

ART CLASS

YEAR 9 MORNING TEA

On Monday 16th September Mrs Barrie's art class was taken to Niddrie Technical College Nobody was sure of what they were going to see, but as we arrived in their building we viewed a lot of spectacular pieces of work. The work ranged from Year Seven through to Year Twelve, and a lot of different styles of art were used. We were also shown a few different examples from some Year Twelve students work which were very interesting. We stayed for about one hour and we were then driven home in their mini bus by one of their teachers. All students and Mrs Barrie, our teacher were very impressed.

The Year 9 Home Economics students prepared a morning tea for the teachers as a part of their assessment The students were required to write invitations to the teachers of their choice. Most of the teachers came to the morning tea. The food prepared included small pizzas, sausage rolls, cup cakes.cheese scones, caramel slice, hedgehog, asparagus rolls, small sandwhiches and many more foods were included. For beverages we made fruit punch, tea and coffee. The teachers enjoyed this morning tea. especially the delicious foods we prepared for it.

Angela Howard Year 9P

Nadia Chudiak 9P Leanne Sait 9P

ART EXCURSION On Monday 2 September years 8E and 8P travelled to the Art Gallery to see some exhibits as part of our art course. We were given a worksheet by the gallery to fill in about the Australian Art section. After this we all saw the Rupert Bunny exhibition, for which we had to complete another worksheet. We returned to the Australian Art section to analyse and sketch one painting.We were then split into three groups and left to look around the gallery, to enjoy and appreciate the artwork on display, before our departure.

BIANCA VANEK 8P

ASHE WHITAKER 8E

ST PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL EXCURSION

Miss Maureen Dillon, the Year 8 Co-ordinator and the Year 8 Class Captains

On June 28th the year eight classes went to St Patrick's to learn about the history and style of architecture of our city's main Catholic cathedral. Inside we were told some very interesting facts,after which we walked around to each chapel. We learnt the names of each chapel and about how they were decorated. After this we sat in the choir area and had the chance to ask some more questions. The visit was very enjoyable and it was interesting to learn about St Patrick's. SARAH WEBSTER 8J

YEAR 8 SLEEPOVER In March the year eights went on theirl camp to Phillip Island It's actually a sleepover for one night, but it is as much fun as camp! We firstly gathered on the quadrangle for a role-call before running onto the buses as we were eager to drive off. As we drove through the city it was pouring with ram : not a good omen It was getting worse as we moved further away from the city, and it took almost two hours to reach Phillip Island However, it was worth the wait, for the sun was shining and it looked like being a nice day. Before going to see the main event-the pengums-we stopped at the Nobbies and spent some time rock-climbing, stretching our legs and eating After this stop we moved onto Cowes where we played mini golf and had lunch on the beach, which was very relaxing. We had some good laughs here, but we were all anxious to see our little friends, the penguins Finally, we boarded the buses to venture to the point where we were to see the penguins that evening We listened to a talk and watched a video about the penguins, had our dinner and visited the penguin hospital. At last we rugged up as it was freezing, and

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we awaited the arrival of the penguins. Al first the procession was slow, but they all soon came ashore and we got our thrills as the penguins were gorgeous! Driving back to school was enjoyable as we sang songs and gave the teachers headaches (that is what they told us!). It was late at night when we arrived back at school. We arranged our sleeping-bags in the library and then had supper After supper we watched the girls who had made a nightie in their Textiles class parade their work and some plays We

finally snuggled into our sleeping-bags a,nd watched the movie, though some slept very easily! The next morning the teachers moaned about not getting enough sleep, we had breakfast, packed up and said goodbye to the library — well at least until Monday morning! It was a very enjoyable camp' — or was that sleepover ?!

ASHE WHITAKER 8E BIANCA VANEK 8P

YEAR 8 AUSTRALIAN BALLET EXCURSION On the 20 June all year eight students went to the Arts Center to see the Australian Ballet for Drama. The show was called 'Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow' and it was a look at what happens behind the scenes at a ballet and what preparations and training a dancer goes through before performing in a ballet. We were shown what type of exercises the dancers must do, and these ranged from the 'barre' to the 'Grand Pirouettes'. After these warm-ups we saw the different styles of dance. We realized then how very versatile the dancers were. Next we were given a brief history of ballet by Masna Gielgud, artistic director of the Australian Ballet. After this we heard a talk by dancers from the past, present and future of ballet, who also answered our questions. We were also given a glimpse into the choreographer s job before being shown some costumes and how the lighting for a show is done. Some of the costumes were very elaborate and stunning. Then came the 'Grand Finale', the one we had been waiting for. We watched an act from the "Sleeping Beauty” performed by Fiona Tonkin and David McAllister. This show had taught us that it takes a lot of rigorous training and detailed preparation before one can stage a ballet! ASHE WHITAKER 8E

YEAR 8 SCIENCE : GROUP 1

ROBIN HOOD : PRINCE

During term two we studied a topic called “The Environment and Us". As part of our experiments and work requirements we had to actually study various plants, banks and wildlife. We went on two field-trips to help us work through and study the environment. The first trip was to Aberfeldie where we worked in pairs. Each pairing selected a tree and we constructed food webs after studying the trees for insects, leaves and so on. Our science teacher, Miss Sulzberger, was generous and gave us some free time to play on the park equipment. The second trip was to Brimbank Park where both Miss Sulzberger and Mrs Brasher accompanied us At Brimbank we were split into three groups — one group studied the vegetation of the park with Mrs Brasher, whilst the other two groups went down to a river bank and drain. We studied these areas, making illustrations and taking down notes for our full Prac report on the field trip (naturally!). Both these trips were interesting and educational.

As part of our topic in Humanities about the Middle Ages, the year eights went to Highpoint to see the film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”. It must have been quite strange to see a large group of girls in school uniform plus teachers wander— ing into Highpoint. The movie, which was described as ‘romantic’ by one year 8 student, covered Robin’s journey back to England from fighting in the Crusades and his subsequent battles against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, with a few surprises along the way! This new version of the grand old heroic tale was quite unique. The terrific costumes and sets added a sense of authenticity and the acting was fantastic. All the students agreed that Christian Slater was the star of the show, but we were told that the teachers loved Kevin Costner! But the last word goes to Samantha Noonan "I LOVED it, especially the gory bits!” PETA HELLARD 8R

BIANCA VANEK 8P

SARAH WEBSTER 8J

DROMKEEN : YEAR 8 On Monday 16 September all of the year eights went to Dromkeen. We began the day with activities in a hall at Riddells Creek. The mam activity we took part in was the selection of six books to put in a Time Capsule — it was much harder than it at first sounded. After this we went to Dromkeen itself, which is a beautiful old homestead dedicated to children’s literature, especially picture-books. We looked at a lot of original and interesting artwork and books. Our guide read us a couple of good picture books and then we had an opportunity to browse or buy in Dromkeen s huge bookshop. All in all the day was interesting and I would certainly recommend Dromkeen to anyone — especially any book fanatics! Quotes about Dromkeen: "I liked listening to the great new book Teacher-Eater. The homestead was very nice.” Ann-Marie Rod a Dromkeen was fabulous. It was very interesting to see how long a process writing and illustrating children's picture-books can be. Mrs McCall . English teacher. My favourite part was in the homestead. All the work was fascinating.” Monika Cordingley. Dromkeen is a marvellous place that gives students the chance to see what goes into the making of books. I've been five times and I love it every time! Miss Holmes, English Teacher.

All of year eight have been learning about the Middle Ages in Humanities. In August years 8P and 8E got a chance to experience one of the more unusual crafts of the Middle Ages Brass Rubbing Stone masons of those times would engrave on brass plates pictures of nobles, kings and queens or even battles. Brass rubbing is still carried out in nearly every English-speaking country thanks to the accurate copies of the original brasses. We were told how to put our paper over the brass etching and how to rub the wax wads over the etching. As we started our rubbing it dawned on some of us that this was going to be harder than we thought! As the lesson came to a close, everybody was very pleased and proud of the work they had done This was one truly different experience!

PETA HELLARD 8R

ASHE WHITAKER 8E

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BRASS RUBBING YR.8 : MEDIEVAL ART

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Belinda Morena, Kathleen Maurici, Laura Panetta, Re Ixnnsa Giliberto, Christine Spiteri, Susanne Bianchin Artemis Evangelidis, Elena Laino, Lauren McCormick . Elizabeth Raso, Helen Koutoulogenis, Nadia Randello, Monica (iioccia, Melissa Prossimo, Bianca Vanek.

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PLANETARIUM EXCURSION : YEAR 7 One of the science excursions for year sevens this year was to the Planetarium in the Museum, for our topic on Astronomy. We also had a look at some of the other exhibitions while we were there. Firstly there was the clock show (7R said it looked pretty good until they were given a worksheet!)We saw the different styles of clocks over the centuries. We also went to the Maths exhibition, which consisted of maths games and puzzles, and finally to the Butterfly exhibition which ended up to be everyone's favourite. There were hundreds of butterflies from all over the world, and although one student in 7A was concerned to see the butterflies in their cases, everyone seemed to agree this exhibition was very good. And. of course, there was the Planetarium itself, with its program, “Three Minutes to Mercury". which was very informative and eye-catching. According to Monica and Lucyann of 7S. this show was fantastic because they didn't really know that much about the planets before this and it gave them such a realistic picture of our solar system. MARGARET CARNEY 7R

THOUGHTS ABOUT YEAR 7

Way, way back at the start of the 1! school year, 120 Year Sevens came i Ave Maria College. The general feeling tl was one of excitement and nervousnc wondering what it would be like, and t different it would all be from Primary Scb Now, we feel like old hands at I Secondary School business, and < student is even looking forward to bein< year eight because she wants to do Ho EconomicsIThis year most of us have had different subjects and more teachers than in grade six, but we have become used to this system. It has been a good year, and as one 7A student has said:” I don't mind going into year eight, as long as I’m in the same class as my best friend!”

Mrs Irene Wrochna, the Year 7 Co-ordinator and the Year 7 Class Captains

MARGARET CARNEY 7R ANNELIESE CORKILL 7A

ANNELIESE CORKILL 7A MICHELLE SAIT 7S

YEAR 7 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA EXCURSION MS READATHON : YEAR 7

In term two this year all of the year sevens went to the Melbourne Concert Hall to see. or rather hear, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The excursion was part of our drama course. Although most of us. like Effie of 7M. do like "rap and that sort of stuff . we had to admit it wasn't as bad as we thought it might have been! Varying types of classical music were played, and the conductor told us which piece they were playing, about the different instruments and what family they belonged to. and what they sounded like. All the people in the orchestra were very good and very talented, and their information helped with the dreaded assignment which was to follow! At the very end the orchestra played a Kylie Minogue song for us, which was seen to be the most enjoyable part by some of our 7A boppers! Some students would consider going again, for while we were there we did learn a bit more about Orchestras.

MARGARET CARNEY 7R

During term three the year seven Science course focussed on the topic of 'Animals', and as part of this we went to the Brunswick Ceres Farm, which was an animal and environment — awareness farm, as well as an electricity plant. We went indoors first, where a guide talked about the environment and what sorts of energies go into making things. We were in the Low Energy House, one built to save energy with special insulation and low energy appliances. Then we went to see the animals. There were goats, a pig, sheep, guinea pigs, rabbits, chickens and a donkey. We were fortunate enough to be able to hold and pet the animals, and we fed the roosters. We had to hold our hands out flat, and they pecked out of them. We went to a workshop where we were shown how a wind-powered generator worked Most of us became more aware about the environment, but the thing that the girls enjoyed the most was the time spent with the animals MARGARET CARNEY 7R

ANNELIESE CORKILL 7A

RACHAEL COUGHLAN 7M

Every year an “MS READATHON” is held to help raise money for people who suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, and for doctors who are trying to find a cure for it. A representative from the foundation came to talk to us and show us a video on MS. We had to read as many books as possible and get sponsors to raise the money for the foundation, and we were given three and a half weeks to read the books. Quite a few took part in the activity, and many people did raise money, either by just giving a donation (as in 7R) or by getting sponsors. There were prizes like televisions to be won. as well as certificates given out. We didn't win any prizes, but we were happy that we had helped to raise money for a serious cause. The only thing that would have made it better was to have had a bit longer to read the books — but then, that was 7A who said that!! MARGARET CARNEY 7R

THE ART GALLERY : YEAR 7

RIPPONLEA : YEAR 7

YEAR 7 CAMP

As there were three very special exhibitions on at the Art Gallery during term three, our Art teachers decided that it would be a good idea to take a visit to see some “live'' art The main exhibitions we were to see were the Picasso and Rupert Bunny ones, and while we were there we also visited the Australian Art exhibition. Favourite artists and styles varied, from the strong, heavy impressionistic style of Picasso to the classic style of Rupert Bunny. Unfortunately, some students didn’t particularly like some of the paintings they saw, as some (especially Picasso’s) were very weird to our eyes:some were just a few lines which would have still cost a fortunelThe Australian paintings seemed to be quite popular. Even though we were given some worksheets, the day was interesting, and we did learn about Picasso and Rupert Bunny.

Two 7S students were asked about their thoughts on the visit to Ripponlea.

Amanda F : “The gardens and the great big lounge-room."

MARGARET CARNEY 7R

MICHELLE SAIT 7S

Michelle Sait and Caylee Ibbs were two of the many year sevens who succeeded in getting a role in this year's school production. Michelle, in fact, found herself in one of the main parts, an exciting introduction to the world of school drama productions for her! Both girls agreed that it was nerve-racking as well as exciting to perform, and that rehearsals were tiring. If the opportunity arose in future years to once again be part of an Ave production, both Michelle and Caylee were happy to audition!

Way back at the start of this year, all of the year sevens went on an Orientation Camp at Kyneton. The whole idea of it was to help us to make new friends, and to make us feel more comfortable with a new environment and people at school. The teachers who came with us were Mrs Wrochna. Miss Malacchim, Miss Mamo, Mrs Roberts, Miss Sims, Miss Russell, Miss Cutajar and Miss Garrasi, plus two very brave dads'.First of all, before we got to the camp, we stopped at Hanging Rock for lunch and some games. We finally arrived at Campaspe Downs, where we chose who we were going to share cabins with before dinner. The activities at camp included canoeing, tennis, bush golf, archery, trampolining, making bush shacks, swimming at night and even a disco, which were seen to be the most fun. We made a whirlpool one night in the pool, as well as played some ball games, though Liliana of 7S liked the swimming nights the best because they threw Justin the instructor in the pool! At the start of the disco everyone wouldn’t dance and felt very embarassed. but after a while a few groups got up and began to dance. After that everyone began dancing — then everyone loved it! One class (7R) loved the horseriding the best, as did Kim from 7S! The camp was seen to be a success overall, though some girls seemed to like one of the guides the best. (He was a bit old though, according to one of our year seven journalists!) However, the main idea of the camp was seen to have worked — most students felt more comfortable at Ave afterwards, and some even made more new friends!

MICHELLE SAIT 7S

MARGARET CARNEY 7R

Did you like Ripponlea? Amanda F : “Yes,because it is a good experience to see old houses.” Carly T : “Yes,because it was interesting.” Do you think the National Trust should renovate more historic houses?

Carly T : “Yes,because then we can learn more about our history.” What part of Ripponlea did you like best?

ANNELIESE CORKILL 7A

RACHAEL COUGHLAN 7M

CINDERELLA ROCK-A-FELLA

RACHAEL COUGHLAN 7M MICHELLE SAIT 7S

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