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EDITORIAL A magazine such as this demonstrates that "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" Few of the contributions included here were prepared deliberately for this purpose: most are individual creative efforts, set very much in the present with little thought of history.

However each reader comes to this magazine with different and definite expectations. Some will look for their own work or that of friends or family; some will turn first to the

class photographs - now a tradition in many Loreto families. Most readers will hope to find some expression or reflection of the spirit of the school.

Whatever the intentions of the contributors or the expec-

tations of the readers, this magazine IS part of the continuing history of the Loreto family at Toorak. We hope that in this "Year of the Family" it will demonstrate a continuity of old ideals, an on-going, developing heritage of which we are all a part so that none of us will be forced to say, as did

Virginia Woolf, that: "We are sharply cut off from our predecessors. A shift in

the scale... has... alienated us from the past and made us perhaps too vividly conscious of the present"

Credits Jane Cosgriff

Brigid Clark

Catherine Need

Anne-Maree Comerford

Louise O'LearY

Victoria Hayes

Patricia Mortensen

Kristina Parkes

Hermi Rabl

Laurinda Stronach

Susan Thornton

Melissa Whelan

Lay-out, Photography and Overall Design - Mr Peter Crowe Layout and Artwork -

Mrs. Elizabeth Crowe

Special Assistance -

Sr Ruth Winship

- Miss Wendy Beresford-Maning Typing

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Mrs. Carol Black

Sincere thanks to all contributors, and in particular to the English Department for all their help with proof reading.

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1980 began with the usual anticipation associated with

It is relatively easy and certain'Y Pleasant to list one's achievements. If a school principal is being realistic and honest, there always remain areas which provide that source

the commencement of a new decade. For a school

which, by definition, is always partially future orient-

of "discontent" - of things hoped for and not yet achieved.

This is necessarY if a community is to grow. We talk of a school community yet we still experience differences of

ed, the prospect of the

attitudes and values which create conflicts in the students.

1980's is a challenging one.

No longer can Australia view itself as an impregnable

social behaviour, I am still concerned that undue pressure is

Despite our efforts during 1979 to establish guidelines on being exercised on students to emulate a pattern of

island; the influx of the boat

behaviour that is considered "in. Some students can ride

people, the energy crisis and ensuing debate, the rise in unemployment - all these have a significant impact on the thinking and practice of a school.

above this sort of pressure but for others it becomes a preoccupation that can have unfortunate repercussions. This is a matter for serious consideration.

School Principal:

Sister Deirdre Rofe, I.B.V.M.

Loreto, Mandeville has attempted to respond to this changing environment in a number of ways. Alerting the social conscience and consciousness of the students to the

situations in different parts of the world is undertaken in

many subjects, notably Religious Education, Politics, Geography, Science and History. Education for Justice can

no longer be an optional extra in the curriculum of a

Academically the school has performed well if one measures success in terms of H.S.C pass rates, distinctions in

Alliance Francaise, Goethe and Indonesian competitions and in Maths and Science Competitions. There is room however

for senior students to "go the extra mile" to move from competence to enjoyment. It is my hope that this urge will come from a genuine interest in and commitment to the subject being studied. Such attitudes in students keep teachers teaching!

Christian school, rather it occupies a key position and

operates as a touchstone for the authenticity of our response

to the Gospel. It would be true to say that we have made a start in this direction but more remains to be done.

Sure'Y one of the most preoccupying features of our future is the issue of unemployment. Equipping students to meet the needs of society in the world of work is one of the

"Mere dreams, mere dreams!" as Yeats would say, but dreams can foreshadow reality and it is my belief that

students at this school can go a long way towards achieving their full Stature in Christ. Let us make this our hope and prayer.

Sr. Deirdre, I.B.V.M. Principal

most important responsibilities of a school. It is not merely a

matter of vocational training but more fundamentally it is

concerned with helping the student to acquire constructive attitudes and a flexibility of skills which will enable them to adapt to a changing world. An important part of this process

has been the Work Experience programme which was inaugurated with the year 11 class. It was a major undertaking in which the students gained some idea about their future

career by working in the environment for a week. In some cases the experience was acquired painfully but this can be

just as valid a learning experience. The H.Q.C. students have undertaken three sessions of work experience over the year.

It has helped them plan with purpose for their post-school career.

These are just two noteworthy innovations that have

taken place over 1980. The life of a school is so various that it is hard to capture it on paper, however a reflection would not be complete without reference to the fine standard of sport and sportswomanship maintained by Mrs. Pat Schaefer and the Physical Education Department, the talent and

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Mrs. Margaret Willis

enjoyment evident in the Performing Arts Festival, the life and energy of the Creative Arts Festival and the dramatic

ability of the Year 11 students demonstrated in 'Arsenic and

Old Lace: All these activities contribute in a vital waY to providing those opportunities for risk and self-discipline which are at the heart of growth.

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When Pat Schaefer became Sports Mistress, she immediate'Y awakened the interest and the enthusiasm that has brought the school to its present state of excellence in every branch of sport, team and individual. In achieving this excellence, Pat's aim has alwayq been to inculcate that true love of sport which makes learning how to compete far more important than learning how to win. And so, sport continues to be presented by her as a means of enhancing selfrespect and learning skills rather than a concentration on winning. With remarkable insight, she grasps each oppor-

tunitY that comes her waY, and makes the sporting field a training ground for life, knowing that verY often the real value of sport lies in each person's self-discovery of how she

reacts to pressure, and to iinpredictable events within a given situation, Everyone is bound to fail sometimes, ancl all have to be taught the diff ieult lessons of having to live with both defeat and victory.

THE LEGEND OF MANDEVILLE PAT SCHAEFER

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Twenty-five years ago, Pat Schaefer was asked to help with the sport at Mandeville until a permanent teacher could be found! As the bu™ mother of three little ones she was reluctant to assume this extra burden, but she could not

rifuse the school in its need. So, with that true pioneering

spirit of hers that will tackle any job and see it done, slip eventually agreed. Who could have guessed the growth froni

that tiny seed of acceptance?. - Weeks became months, and months turned into years, and her temporarY position acquired a permanency that, for twenty-five years, has led her through such a tapestry of changes at Mandeville that she ha.s become a living legend - of enduring service, of smiling kindness, and of dilties always loving'Y and steadfastlv perfornied.

And then again, in the Mandeville situation, there is

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always the problem of catering for great numben of students with widely differing sporting abilities and interests, and of involving them all within a very restricted physical area. It is characteristic of Pat Schaefer that she succeeds in

considering each student, and in knowing their individual strengths and weaknesses. Some are content with class

games, others want to be involved more personally all the while. To one and all she gives encouragement, and the chance to try their skills in the sports most suited to theni It is no wonder that over the years, Pat has developed an

understanding of human nature! She has the incredible capacitY to balance the precision of her competitive tools with the human touch, the warmth of heart that gives securltv and restores self-esteem! Many a girl carries awaY from school the memorv of gentle kindnesses, and through such sharing, enduring friendships are formed.

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All this sounds very beautiful and very idealistic! How does Pat bring these ideals to bear on the lively groups of blue-clad figures who swarm out eager only for a game, and for the best places in it? She will tell you that there is no easy

way, none but the familiar daily grind, the constant battle

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that has to be waged among the teams for pitnctuality,

correct uniform, good grooniing, clean shoes, the right equipment - for the selfrdisci[,line that must be exacted if the Manie is to be played with competence, and with a cheer-

ful acceptance of the outconie. Behind the scenes there is the organisation necessary to keep the complicated system nioving €moothly, the paper-work and busy hours of preparation, the long afternoons and constant weekends, the watchings and the waiting.s that are all an integral part of the life of the Physical Education Staff.

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Among it ill, Pat Schaefer moves serenely, the grace and dignity of her presence alone sufficient to calm nerves and ensure true 'e.writ de corps' But then, when the day's work is done, and the busy feet

have gone honic, a solitary figure brgini her nightly pilgrimage from one ptid of the groun(14 to the other - the forgotton jumper :4 put carefully away, the tray bat or ball retrieved, the laht crumpled paper plucked from the .awn!

"A valiant woman - who c-an find her?

She is far bep·ond the price of peark!"

The school %,ivs thank you, Pat, for Your contribiltion dur-

ing the paht twenty-five years and 'cid mil|toN annas!' Your name will alwdys be woven in th€ 1 rgend of Mandeville.

Ruth Winihip I.B.V.M.

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LORETO CONVENT A child of twelve or thirteen, understanding friendship,

might say, Having a friend in whom I can trust is happiness.

In human relationships, as with God, love is often and ought to be, the operative work. So it was with Jesus' first and greatest commandment, and the second, "thou shalt love they neighbour as thyself' It consistitutes the highest value of all since Jesus' death" 'Greater love than this no man has . , .'

St. Paul gave the most perceptive Christian response, when he counted everything as worthless save the love of Christ ...In his footsteps follow an endless stream of apostles, martyrs and ordinary faithful men and women with joy in their hearts. They are joyful because they understand through Jesus what life means. Who would doubt that St. Thomas More died in disgrace, the happiest of men, or that it )04 /2

was with hope and trust that Father Kolbe and Dietrich

Bonhoeffer perished in concentration camps? Do we not recognize that people suffer joyfully for those they love?

Love was, and is, the operative word for them as it should be

"... Cruci Dum Spiro Fido" A Reflection on our School Motto

The question, What does life really mean, arises again and again. There is the earth itself on which we live. As a David Attenborough or Harry Butler may demonstrate, it is more intrinsically beautiful and

for us.

To those who believe and trust the Cross brings meaning and a mysterious happiness to human living. Mary, too, pondered the questions of life and, gifted by God and having placed her trust in him, is now "Maria Regina Angelorum" ...

fascinating that we perhaps have realised. The ecology of

"Mary Queen of the Angels" ...

the earth is fragile and this fragility is seen in the effects of

and so the first words of our motto are addressed to this

such activities as wood-chip industries, land development

Mother of Jesus, the gentle model for Christians, and the

and industrial waste disposal. Matrix of human life and

inspiration for women of our time

happiness, though not its end, the earth may seem all the more precious in its perishability. We may, on reflection, be more conscious of our earth as gift to which a better

"Cruci Dum Spiro Fido" ... "In the Cross while I live, 1 trust" Sister Kathleen Brennan I.B.V.M.

response is due.

Some hard questions do arise concerning human life. The dark side is often presented by our media. Where is there real concern for human dignity and worth? Real happiness appears to be elusive in terms of security, freedom or

reasonable comfort. At this very moment refugees perish in the attempt to seek a better life, millions of innocent people have been exterminated within recent years. Hunger and deprivation are the fate of the majority in third world

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countries. Nearer home, dear friends or relatives are

sometimes lost tragically. There is terminal illness - unemployment.

What are we to make ot a life in which there is so much

that seems negative, or hurtful? Our school motto provides the key. Cruci Dum Spiro Fido. In the Cross while I live, 1 trust. It means that One, Jesus, has gone before us bearing our burdens, showing us the Way to find integrity and happiness. We must believe and trust in Him as long as we live.

So far we have reflected upon one aspect of life. The other is that faith in Jesus actually opens the door to a

splendid destiny, a share in the Sonship with Him. Then we are ready to understand what life is about, especially its problem areas. Have we permitted certain assumptions regarding happiness? Should it be equated with good health,

security, freedom from want, a good education and other material advantages? As neither one, nor all, could be so equated as a certainty, might we not consider the question, What is happiness? There could be many answers from differing viewpoints.

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The story has lost a great deal in the telling for we do not have the lady herself to relate it - giggles, gestures, facial expressions and all!

It seemed a good way to introduce a tribute to Sr. Leonie by telling an L.P. story - that one or almost any one of many of her friends have been

delighted to hear.

A short story about...

No one who knows Leonie Petersen could possibly think of her without, at least, a faint smile. If you know her well, it surely is a warm, broad grin. Her sense of humour and ability

Sister Leonie Petersen

to laugh at herself are perhaps the qualities one immediately recalls.

It was that time in a young lady's life when the jacaranda starts to bloom - and, that very first school dance (fully ESCORTED by you-know-what!) was about to happen.

Picture the scene: Matter of fact and not-very-inhibited miss, 12 years old, who would if she could . . ., all agog with suppressed excitement. A new dress, the thought of what she might be able to talk mother into buying - and the

possibilities!! Putting up the hair; make-up, high heeled shoes; no parents! and escorted by you know what!

Oh-la-la. The freckles, the pimples, the figure that didn't really look as though it would lead to a modelling career all forgotten.

Eventually, a visit to "Chez Fifi" to select the gown of the year. Mother was quite taken with the modest little frock of

quite classical line; Miss Blossoming had other ideas.

Madam Fifi sensing the sale of the year whisked our debutante to the elegance of the change rooms.

Voila!

Madamoiselle Leonie resplendent; Madam Fifi in her praise of a young lady who was "simply gorgeously beautifuE and mother bracing herself to look at the price tag.

The night came. Miss simply gorgeously beautiful almost paralysed with expectation waited for her beau.

A moment's reflection - and one is bound to conclude

that it is a unique sense of caring that permeates her

personality. Years of teaching in Catholic schools has taught me to expect that a Catholic school be a loving, caring place.

I've known many people who have, and do, contribute to such a state; I've met few who had the charisma of Sr. Leonie

Petersen when it came to being able to communicate a sense of genuine care and concern.

There's a matter-of-factness, a disarming honesty, even a capacity to be slightly impatient in a relatively uninhibited

personality; always there's warmth and kindness and time!

Time that invariably says, "I care" A capacity to somehow let you know that she is sufficientlY of this earth to know and understand how and why you laugh or cry, never obtrudes,

but is always evident .to the thoughtful friend.

More than once, I've witnessed the strength of the woman who reluctantly agreed that a ,student had to be severely

reprimanded and at the same time I've seen the compassion that said, "Be careful, there's nothing in this world so delicate or precious as a human spirit" It was often Leonie

who made that casual phone call, or just happened to "run into" someone a day or two later. There would have been one message - often now verbal - 9 care" To me Leonie Petersen represents in good measure, most

The chauffeur driven limousine ( - er - the family car piloted by Dad!) delivered the potential Mr. and Mrs. NeverAverage at the parish hall. There were assurances that return

well blended that one can't observe the difference. She

passage was arranged.

stands on her own merits and I feel sure always expects to be

Three hours of tripping the light fantastic, bruised toes, tired arches, taut facial muscles as a legacy from a smile sustained during all the torture - and the end of a social event of the year was approaching the stage where it would

judged on them; yet she's always I.B.V.M. There's a sense of

be remembered with mixed feelings.

Time to return to the nest and a last minute message to cancel limousine service promised by the boy's father. So it was a telephone call to the other chauffeur who would doubtlessly be motivated to back the old Ford out of the garage. Except - the only sixpence available rolled down the grating

The tram! After all, home was only a mile away even if it was pouring with rain. The beau's financial health could not

of the best qualities of the modern nun. She's not inoculated from life and has the common touch without ever being so

praverfulness and enough strength to stand up for what she believes.

Loreto, Toorak lost a good teacher when Sister Leonie was transferred; in addition we lost a great personality. On behalf of all at Loreto, Toorak I congratulate Sister Leonie on her appointment as a member of the General Council of the I.B.V.M.

I feel sure I can promise that when her "exile" is over

Loreto, Toorak, will roll out the welcome carpet, kill the fatted calf and burn a bright light to direct the traveller home.

sustain such luxury.

What a perfectly romantic way to end an evening - a walk in the rain, lacquered hair, high heels (well nearly high, anyway), gorgeously beautiful dress, bruised feet, and all!

Dr. Val Stewart

He did present her with a piece of bubble gum.

I suspect that her first beau and the social event of the year merited one large "pop" in final salute.

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GENERAL CHAPTER IN DUBLIN A General Chapter in the life of d religious order has ignificance far beyond the bounds of the order itself.

Insofar as everY religious group in the Church exists primarily to serve Christ and the people aniong whoni it works, then such an event will affect those people in some measure.

Indeed it must affect them if the insights gained at the Chapter are to be in any way relevant.

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How then does what happened in Dublin in July to August, 198(), at the General Chapter of the I.B,V.M. (Loreto) affect the school comniunity of Loreto, Mandeville Hall, Toorak?

In several ways. As a school, it is capable of realizing the fundamental mission and concern of the I.B.V.M. - the care of the faith. Anv school worth its salt can instruct students,

many schools can eduate. We have a further challenge: in addition to our working for academic excellence we are also bent on making our schools centres where a student's personal growth is of prime concern. In this regard, the witness

IN RETROSPECT: SISTER PADUA I first met Sister Padua in Nedlands at a Past Pupils Reunion held there in 1938, and she was trving to provide dozens of girls with afternoon tea using onlY a small kettle in

which to boil the water. We got a larger vessel and filled the

of a vital faith is valued highly as an integral part of this

teapots more readily that way. She was always most loved,

process of growing to one's full stature. Once this school

everybody's friend ancl helper, and she never thought about

loses sight of its frankly spiritual end and falls prey to

herself.

prevailing pressures based simp'Y on prestige or academic

I had a fair amount of sickness in Perth, and Sister Padua

success, then it ceases to be viable asa centre of faith. This

always seemed to know the exact moment to bring me

has important iniplications for staff, students and parents, in that this consideration must shape people's primary expecta-

something I could take. 1 never could really express my appreciation of her kindness to hip, and indeed to anvone iii

tion of the school. Unless this expectation is expressed, understood and ultimately shared, then the school lacks that

need. We lived in the same house in Nedlands, in Ballarat

coherence which is at the heart of its effectiveness.

and lately here. Sister Padua was at Mandeville for twentyone year'. Her outftanding qualitv was kindness and ready helpfulness. A lonely boarder had a real friend in Sister Padua, and if the child came to Sister telling her she had a

A living faith provides us with a way of looking at the world Early in third term we participated in One World

toothache, or a pain in the leg, or whatever, she would be sure to be given a cup of tea or a glass of milk and a remedy.

Week. Certainly the General Chapter brought that fact

At Dawson Street, Ballarat, the back door leading on to

home, often painfully. Across all our differences of

the verandah was the kitchen door, and here the pupili

nationality, culture, language and conditions, there existed a common mission and a common hope. A school like this can

knocked with any request at all - maybe a certain sister was wanted by a vi,Utor and a child would be sure to knock

draw strength from its resources, both personal and material

on the door for Sister Padua who would drop what she was

yet to use theni exclusivelY in its own interests would be to

doing and go and seek for the wanted sister. Or it maY be

fail to recognise the solidarity we have, if only dimlY

that another child was sick, and Sister Padua would be

recognised, with all our other schools and in particular with

called by the "knock" God bless Sister Padua for her ever-

those in Third World countries where students are

readY help to all - friend or foe. I know, as I experienced

attempting to learn in sub-standard conditions and often

much of it.

with little prospect of employment. Education to this world, awareness will form an increasingly important dimension to

Once I fell ancl broke my wrist and this was in plaster for six weeks. To help me dress and get ready for Mass each

the school curriculum.

morning, Sister rose at 5 30 a.m. instead of 6.00 a.m. every day for the six weeks - no mean task! As sure as the clock struck 6.30 a.m. Sister would arrive at mv door. She would

These are two emphases which emerged strongly for me.

have said her morning praver from 6.00 to 6.30 a.m. Now she

Other impressions will have a la.sting impact - the warnith

is extremelY happy, living in a small house in a small

of the Irish Clad Mile Failte (a hllndred thousand welcomes),

Community and niixing with the people of the Parish, help-

the Papal audience in the Pidzza of St. Peter's where Pope

int: them, and keeping house for the sisters who go out each day to teach in the four primary schools round about.

John Paul Il commended the great insight of Mary Ward, the experience of torniing an international conimunity in which

The children in the school call her the "praying nun" as

national cultures enriched the total group With all this,

she does not teach herself, but helps them with handwork

there was nevertheless a sense of deep gratitude at "coming

and craft sometimes. She is absolutely a most unselfish,

home" Australia is a great country - a greatness which carries with it a sense of responsibility, and that is one reason

loving, appreciative person, God bless her. I wish I could express my appreciation more adequately. I know there are

why we continue to believe in schools like Mandeville.

Sr. Deirdre Rofe

many from Toorak, Past Pupils especiallY, who woiild join me in this ap preciation.

Dolorosa McKernan I.B.V.M.

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Preps

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Roberta McHale, Andrea Blake, Rebecca Burne·, Louise Gardiner, Therese Rvan, Alexia Bowtell-Harris.

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Kendra Ireland, julie McCorkell, Tina Gentile, Middle

Row Angela lavaniaha, Alessandra (,iorgione

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Angela 14»aro, Saqha Hubriv, Jane Mercovich, 1 110 11(inello, Tiftv Farrington.

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My Tonsils

Michelle Francatio. Clare Chamberlin,

Mrs. M. Hull

I have not got my tonsils anvmore. They hurt me and one

doctor said to have them out. I went on a trolley in a lift. 1 was bouncing up and down.

le,Nca Adanh, Kate Motrkon, Patricia Taveira,

Jane Mercovich, Prep.

Nata,ha Stipanov, Vane»a Charles, jasmine 1.inco.In, Michelle Ilioinas, Catherine Haridv, 1-nima Keith, Meg t rancib.

Abfent· Silvana Calleri

My Mum

Mv nium is lovely. She can cook. She can be good when somebody coniei over. She can sew. She can drive two cars.

She can make lovely lunches. She is nice to us, Michelle Thomas, Prep.

My Sister

MY sister Fleur is my best friend in the world. She is big with long hair and she is in Grade Two. We sleep in the same room That's good.

Tiffv Farrington, Prep.

Places To Go

I like all davs. I like coming to school verv much. I like going to the farm. The lambs are beautiful. The beach is

really good. We have a special hole that we all go down. 1 visit my Daddy's parents in Perth. There are lots of places to go.

Patricia Taveira, Prep.

Cooking

I like helping Mummy make tea cakes. Mv sister can make green totfee. Dad can cook chinese. His spring rolls are lovelY. Kate Morrison, Prep.

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Grade One

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Back Row: Penny Boucher, Victoria Lawler, Emma Hicks.

Back Row. Georgina Kift, Annabel Loncraine, Sarah Northam

Front Row: julia Borghesi, Danielle Merlo, Monique Ireland.

I have 7 pets and they eat different things and they are a fish and a black fish, a bird, a tadpole, a dog, a cat and 2

Front Row: Emma Callander, Kir.stv Davison, Simone Willis

School is a good place because you learn at school.

Alexandra Pelletier, Grade 1.

frogs.

Dominique Burns, Grade 1.

I like my baby sister and I like my big brother and I like

I like school. It is good fun. I am sad when they go home but I know that I will see them the next day.

Emma Hicks, Gradel.

my whole familY. Kate Collie, Grade 1.

,sl am going to ride Peanuts and after I have ridden Peanuts

my mum has to undo the girth.

Diana Roche, Grade 1.

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Back Row. Dominque Burnes, Sarah Magee, Anita Clancy.

Sr. Marie Kelly

Front Row.· jennifer Ingwersen, Kate Collie, Elizabeth Clancy

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Grade One

Thank You God for the wonderful world you gave us, trees, flowers, birds, dogs, cats and all animals.

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Anita Clancy, Grade 1.

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I like to see the birds sit in the nests. I like to see the birds

sing but best of all I like cats and dogs.

Sarah Magee, Grade 1.

Grade 1

Back Row: Virginia Scarff, Phillippa Connell, Rebecca Carnovale.

Samson is a nice puppy, I play with him. He has a sleep on

Front Row:

Kym Bonollo, Raelene Hokrie, Alexandra Pelletier

my knee. I like to play with him every day.

Emma Callander.

My mummy had a baby. She is good. She is at home. I like her. She looks at me and daddy and mummy Raelene Howie, Grade 1.

On the holidays we are going to Yarrawonga and I am going to have a ride on Jack.

PennY Boucher.

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Back Row: Catherine Maimone, Michelle Treloar, Natasha i eter4.

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Row.· Josephine Gardner, Diana Roche, Lisa Francis.

Sr. M Margarita Farlry

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Bad Row: Nataslia Prenderga (Gr 41 front Nov,: Carc,line Mercer (Gr.4} Silvana Calen (Prepl libil Conninghain (Gr 21

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We went to Bencligo, and we went horse riding and my

horw played up and one of my feet went out of the stirrups but I kept on.

Kellie O'Dwyer, Grade 2.

Ihe thing I like best is ballet. I don't know why but I just love it. I just can't stop elane ing. Dancing is the life for me.

Grade 2

Back Row· Melanie Phinghthorne, Alexandra Connell, Sonia Stewart.

Front

Rol Pia Altranda. Sarah Lethlean, Jacinta Mi Carthp

Pia Miranda, Grade 2.

Once there was a toy fhop. One night a little rag doll came to life. All the other toys carrie to life too. A little girl

On Monday the 21st of luly, the State Opera Company came to our school and performed a play for us, It was called Tika Toka Linga. There were 4 actors in the play and

was watching.

they were funny.

Annaliese Johnston, Grade 2.

Sarah Lethlean, Grade 2.

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Back Row. Samantha Rosich, Sonia 1-rancazio,

Alexandra Calante, Rebecca Gardner.

Front Row: Siobhan Merlo, Kar'Y Todaro

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Grade 2

From Left:

Angela Cole, Kellie O'Dwyer, Fiona Williamson, Annaliese Johnston, Vivienne Gontier (standing) Gabrielle Briglia.

We are doing some weaving. We had an Art Show of the

things we made. I have made Mr. Happy and he has a big f•,A smile on his face and I have done a stick weaving.

Fiona Williamson, Grade 2.

Inthe holidays i went to Sorrento, and we went to Arthur's i <:: 4::1 Seat. At the top of the mountain you could see Mud Island . 1 and Sorrento.

Alexandra Connell, Grade 2.

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(L.to R.) Fleur Farrington, Katherine Vouvaris, Helen Thorn,

Felicity Scott, Rebecca Chapman, Sarah Merc ovich.

Grade 1 [ L.to R j

Alison Pavlich, Tina Toscano, Megan hicks, Sophie Adams, Sarah Stokes.

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Grade Three

Nurse

When I grow up I want to be a nurse. I want to be a nurse because it is fun. You have to study a few years first. I don't

want to be in operations. I want to look after children or be a sister When you're a nurse, you take turns on nightshift. 1 want to work with a lot of other nurses and make lots of friends.

Alessandra Page, Grade 3 Blue.

My favourite animal is a cat. I like cats because they have furry coats. I have a cat. It knocks on the door in the mornings and he wakes me up and I open the door for him and he pounces on me. When we are getting ready for school in the bathroom, he puts his claws under the door and

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Siobhan Mc.Laughin, Grade 3 Blue.

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Hostess

When I grow up I am going to be an Air Hostess. You don't have to studY to be an Air Hostess. I would go up and down the plane asking people what they would like to drink or to eat. 1 would work for T.A.A. 1 would wear a blue

uniform, and a blue and white hat. 1 would go to each State in Australia. 1 would horse ride on the days I got off.

Grade 3 Cold

Back Row: Claire Leoncelli, Brigid Fogarti, Christine Gavnor, Tania Ipavec.

Front Row.· Siobhan Madigan.

Emma Moore, Grade 3 Blue.

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Nippy New.

There was a dog I knew, His name was Nippy New

He nipped at a hat

He nipped at a mat And that was the end of that.

Olivia Dandens, Gracie 4 Gold.

I saw a fat man in the street

With a little blue·hat and small feet He wasn't very smart,

But I painted him in art :

Eating a tart.

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Anna Lry, Grade 4 Gold.

Gracie 3 Cold

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Sophie Watkins, Melanie Stafford, Samantha Willis, Gisele Silk, Nathalie Hubav

Once upon a time, there was a sad Prince. One day when he was looking aeeplv into the river, a fairY appeared. The Prince rubbed his eyes in amazement. The fairv waved her magic wand and said: "My dear Prince, I have been watching you for several

daYs now and I have seen how sad you have been. I have come to give You two wishes" The prince was surprised. He said that he would like to

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marry a beautiful princess and live happily ever after. His wishes were granted and he was sad no more.

Lara Davis, Grade 3 Blue.

Grade 3 Cold

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Grade 3 Blue

Back Row: Sinead Held, Samantha Harrison.

Front Row:

Dodie Davis, Siobhan O'Callaghan, Abigail Grant.

9ack Row: Alessandra Page, Rebecca Adv, Siobhan Mclaughlin cront Row: Annabelle Grant, Anna Hedigan

A Dancer

When I'm grown up I would like to be a dancer, because I will learn to dance very fast. I would be dancing by mvself. 1 will wear a silky gold dress and blue eye-shadow and red lipstick and I will have long hair and I will be dancing in front of the audience.

Natalie Todaro, Grade 3 Blue.

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Back Row: Nichole Edwards, Celia Bray, Lucy Esdaile.

Front Row: Bridget Thorn, Claire FolleY, Lara Davis.

Grade 3 Blue

Back Row: Emma Moore, Marno Rvan, Nicolette Larobina, Eliza Doquile.

Front Row. Lisa 8-earley, Natalie Todaro.

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Grade Four

Grade 4 Gold

Back Row: Anna Maria Tocigl, Alexandra Borghei, Sarah Bell, Sarah Croagh.

Grade 4 Blue

Back Row: Georgina Griffin, Lucia Guaardi, Angela Hollibone.

Front Row:

Anna Fry, Freya Liddell, Angela Dixon.

Front Row:

Sarah Heath, Alexandra Healy, Kate Johnston, Susie Hoare.

Colours

The colours of Spring are usually bright, Red and blue and pink and white.

The trees and grass a beautiful green.

The daffodil yellow is a sight to be seen.

The Summer colours* are just right.

The Autumn colours are gold and brown.

Winter, pure, white, with snow.

All this God gave to us. That's right!

Remember the world is a beautiful place.

Christine Lester, Grade 4 Blue.

Visit to Tullamarine

On June.12th, Grade IV Blue went on an excursion to Grade 4 Blue

Back Row Eliette Rosich, Kate Northam, Melanie Sheppard, Antoinette Walshe.

Front

Row.· Nicole O'[Dwyer, Katy-Jane Todaro, Gabriella Tange

Tullamarine Airport. Jenny Hutchkinson the group Liasion Officer took us to the baggage counter where we got our tickets. Then we looked at the arrival and depature board.

We were pretending to go to Perth; Perth wasn't on the board so we pretended it was. We went through a Douglas DC-9 jet plane. It was a big plane. We had a look at the galley in which was a small oven to heat the food, some cupboards and a fridge. We walked through the plane and came out the other door. We picked up our luggage from the carousel and went back to school.

Monique La Fontaine, Grade 4 Blue.

In Autumn lots of things change. The days grow shorter, and the nights grow longer. In cold countries like England, Autumn is a busy time for animals, because they have to store up food for Winter. In Autumn trees that lose their

leaves are called deciduous. The others are evergreens. Most of the trees at school are evergreens.

Leonie McCarthy, Grade 4 Blue.

Crade 4 Blue

Back Row: Monique La Fontaine, Lisa Knott, Christine Lester, Leonie McCarthY Front Row:

Eugenie Molyneux, Rebecca joyce, Caroline Kitchen Emma Mornement,

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There once was a norse,

Grade 4 Cold

That galloped around the race course

Back Row: Edwina Barham, Monique Van Der Zee, Alice Adams,

He ran all da¥ and

Sophie Mclean.

He ran all night

1 ront Row:

Sally Boucher, Sarah Meagher, louise Schwarz.

Until he was out of sight.

Alexandra Borghesi, Grade 4 Gold.

Seasons

Summer is a special time for swimming and

sorting Winter is for skiing down the slopes.

Autumn gives me a crisp feeling and Spring means flowers, blossoms and sunny days.

Alice Adams. Grade 4 Gold.

Grade 4 Blue

Back Row: Sara Dethridge, Torie Burke, Hissa Davi;on, Sarah Brittaiii.

Front Row:

Kate Bonollo, Maria Bradley, Sarah Doquile.

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Back Row: Genny Walker, Sarah HealeY, Katie Flvnn, Olivia Dandens.

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Sinione Burtord, lul'a Dovle. Bridget Thorn, Rebe€ c a Adv, Alarno Rv·,wl, Angela HollY'bone. Rachel Tighe. %'obhan Mr Laughlin, Christine G,wner, Ale..andr,1 Page. Luc v t. MEade, I mnid Moore. Sinerd Field, MM A Mi Ker./1,·.

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Father W'ood, Anna Mary Mc Namard. [ liza Doquile, Bridget Meldrum. T.inia It).ive( . Kate Dunlivie. Frascitr Iledford

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Cia re leoncelli. Samantha Willig. Claire Hollek. Candite Walker, Lara Davi., N k oletta Larinbin,1 Father Leonard,,Melanie Statford, Annabellp Gr,int, C,irc,line Ne|Non. 9,11'1 Bonello. Gist.,e Silk. Caitlin Condon.

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Siobhan O'Callaghan, Luci-Claire Bong,orno. Sarali M 11,ile. Briclitid logarty. Abigail Grant. Annali.a Curn., St.ter 1-ert '/ nd ROM, I

1.,sa Brearlev. Sophie Watkin., Natalie To(laro. Nathalie Hub,i¥, Nic ole i dM·.1 rds, Siobhan A ladig .ill, Choe Kimberlev, Caroline Ntt•rier, 1.ollisa Burger

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Caterpillar, Thin, insecty

Crawling, curling, humpinIg Weave, thread, spun, coc oon.

Hying, flapping, hiding, ColourfuL graceful,

Grade 5 Bilic

Back Row: Anna Martin, Emma Lee, joanna McHale.

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Row: Angela C lancy, Anna Mercer, Sarah Burke

Deirdire Madigan, Grade 5 Couplets

Hot Summer morning make people feel happy But cold winter niorning•; make them stiappy.

R.ic hael Healy, Gracie 5.

Coloured autilimi leaves,

Swaving in the brerie.

Caroline Griffin, Grade 5.

Grade 3 Blue

Back Row: Judith Hess, Juitine Kubale, Caroline Griffin.

Front Row:

Annabelle Rice, Margaret O'Callaghan, Lucy Barry

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Back Row· Pia Harrison, Simone Klemens, Amanda Martin

Front Row.· Halina Wills, Danielle Chiodo, Ann-Maree McCreer¥

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Tadpole,

Slimey, gurky,

Swimming, play, swallowing Change, growth, colour, development Older, bigger.

Frog

Anti-Al,iree Mc Cre.inv, Grade 5.

Triplet

Have You seen the moon

With the golden 91)oon Drinking from the lagoon?

Ill•tine Kubale, Gracie 5 Haiku

The modest blue violet

Bloomed brightly on the spring day But the rose wilted

Grade 5 Cold

joanne Kieley, Grade 5.

Mack Row Rebea a Wood Hien Condon, Lizzie Ralph.

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Row- 1.,ri>,sa Ic,linston, Yolande Dwver, Sonia T,iiiiniaro

The floweri open

They are soft and colourful

Like the bright green grass Sara Morriion, Grade 5.

Cinquain Bird,

Small, colourful,

Swiftly glides along

Harmless, quiet, weak, gentle, Vertebrate.

Katherine Callil, Gracie 5.

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Bright, steady, shiney clear, Seat.

Michaela Newell, Gracie 5.

Grade i Blue

Back Row: Suzanne [)unne, josephine Petroff, Catherine Hoare, Front

Kitten,

Playful, lovable.

Deirdire Madigan

Row.· ;Mic helle O'Connor, Joanne try, Nichole Wittenberg

Tumbling, playing, scratching Growth, change, independance Resting, pouncing, succeeding, Ulder, wiser

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Melissa Smith, Grade

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Denise Reed, jacqueline Mier, Kate Coakler, Meaghan MacDonald.

Kyla Hor,fall. Olivia Davis, Melissa Smith.

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Grade 5 Cold

Back Row: Danielle Mulclueen, Lucy Mc C,irthy

Back RoM,· jackie Lee, Verity Cole, Rachel Walsh.

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Row.· Loi,i,r Carnor, Nicci Hicks, Jacqui Wiliamson

Front Row. Pennv Leoncelli, Suzie Condon, Simone Suhr

These I Have Loved ...

1-he eve< on Willow the budgerigar

I he mile on the face of dear Grampa I lie prettv bricir doll thdt Sat in the corner lhe Nursery rhvme about Little Jack Horner C onifortabie little Cosv cot

[he milk in niy bottle which waq alwan hot.

Susannah Chapman, 6 Gold

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Back Row: Natalie Blake, Angelique Mclarrn, Michaela Newell Front Rol Fiona Wood, Joanne K,lie, Malia Robinson.

Grade 5 Cold

Back Rov,: Kate Callil, Rachel Healev, Priscilla Johnstone.

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Back Row: Cynthia Leenian, Fionnuala O'Shaughnessy,

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L isa Gaines, Patricia Clancy, Brigid C rennan, 1-iona Tou€sailit, 10<intia Penney.

Iniogen Rabl.

Row: Susan Iiigwerson, Anna Esdaile, Alicia O'Halloren

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Holy Spirit ook upon me with love And help me to be a loving 1)erson Thank you for the gilts I have been given

like my friends, family, clothes, nice home, good school and let me use every opportunity I have in the right waY. Prepare me for the wonderful Sacrament of Confirmation And make me be aware of what it means to be a Catholic.

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Aniand,1 Docill|e, Grade 6.

Entrances

The entrance to Parliament House is extreme;y beaut,ful Grade 6 Blue

Back Row. Sallv Rhoden, Kate Incani, Tiffany Me(;owan.

Row: Sophie Knezic, Michelle Todaro, Rac he! Regan.

Front

There are 40 stone steps to climb which are parted in three places. At the top there are niany itone pillars. 1 he floor which you can 9tand oil at the top is covered with a very nice

mosaic. Looking up at the ceiling, there are many beautiful corinthian flowers. The doors are very ni, e aiso, although they are not as elaborate as everything else because thev are just plain wood with a rectangle of gla54 in the middle.

Through the door, voll come upoil a tvpe of entrance hall. It has a mosaic floor, in the middle there is a separate one which means a certain thing. There is a niall type of shape in a corner and there is a door whic h if voll go through

eventualiy leads to either tile Upper or Lower [louie.

Emma (arnovale, Grade 6.

Beige Beige is richly warm,

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Alo fear and no repine, Reige is always welcoming,

A fiery glowing shine.

Grade 6 Blue

Back Row· Jackie Pillinger, Amanda Doyle, Mel,ssa Derrick.

Front Rovt Jenny Drake, Vanessa Joyce, Lizzie Ellis.

Fionna Madigan, 6

Grade Six Yellow

Yellow is siin that shines, so bright, Yellow is the colour of my friends kite, Yellow M a chic ken that goes 'Cherp Cheep Yell€,w is the colour of mv fair hair.

Nicole Pillinger, 6 Cold ' Solitlite 90 quiet and *till

C hind ornamenti on my winclow4ill.

A performing sea with hilariouN tric k, Church can(lies with many flaming wicks.

A firrlit room with flic kering shadows, Riding dowly through sunlit meadows. (,orgeou now-|popard so wild ancl rare.

A great big furry panda bear.

B. Crennan, 6 Gold.

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Monique Shield, Felicity Carroll, Milly Fels,

Margaret Ralph, Fionna Madigan.

Maths is inter€hting anci lots of fun Maths is full of things to be done.

There are manY different subjects in maths to do But the one I like is geornetrv Vikki Phillips, Gracie 6.

Maths

Maths is a siibject I think wii'll all agree [hat strongly appe.114 to both vou and me Lliere'. I ractionf and Decinials juft to name a few Subtraction, Multiplication and Addition too.

Liziie Ellis, Grade 6.

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Back Row: Buffy Mi L,wren, Louise Stewart, Anna Need.

Front

Row: Ina McCorkell, Lisa 1 honias, Penny Mc·Kenzie.

Grade 6 Cold

Back Row.· Fiona Sheppard.

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A Tribute to Grade Six

Of all the things that could be said, there is alot that could be told

About a certain classroom, and that is Grade 6 "Gold'i

It's a very tidy classroom; I mean it's free of dirt, Oh! I forgot to tell you, about dear old Mrs. Burke.

Mrs. Burke is our teacher, she's a wonderful old soul,

She hopes to teach us everything, before she gets too old We all are little darlings; we all do what we're told,

We never misbehave in class; we're all as good as "Gold" On Mondays we have drama, and work we do of plenty.

Miss Sadler taught us tongue exercises; Mrs. Burke said we didn't need any

On Wednesday we have sport; we are training for our Sportsday,

We do many different athletic events, and it isn't far away.

We went to Peter's Ice Cream FactorY; no-one liked the

Grade 6 Blue

Back Row: Eliza Turner, Paula Walsh, Alonique Briglia.

Front Row·

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Nona Burford, (,era!(line O'Sultiv.in, f lifha *vatt

But all those ice-creams and icy-poles, Wow! they were really swell,

We've been to the Chinese Children's Art Exhibition,

we left at one and were back by the bell,

And we'll tell you Chinese children can draw things pretty well.

We went to Parliament House; we caught a train to the city

The ceiling of Parliament House is gold leafed and it's ever so prettY.

Mrs. Frampton teaches its singing;

we've just learned "Winnie the Pooh" In fact, we've learned a lot of songs, with music there's so niue-h to cio.

On Fridays we have ballet, with Mihs O'Donoghue, She taught us all the "cobbler© they're fun, but hard to do.

Our Workshop is coming up, and fpeech exams in

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Back Rol

Michaela Marihall. Nic ok' Molonev, Perri 13,1*,le>.

I feel I might be sort of sad, when my Grade 6 Year is

Front Row:

Nichole Pillinger. Vikki Phillips Nichole Miranda,

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Fionna Madigan, 6 Gold.

Mrs. J. Gogan

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Grade 6 Gold

Back Row: Jodie O'Sullivan. Jane McDormott, Anna Burke, Anne Crawford, Caroline Bongiorno.

Front

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Secretary

Past Pupils On Wednesday, 17th June we will have a Film night at Rivoli Twin with Basket Sum)er Cat low cost) for You to again nieet your friends and enjoy each other's news.

On Wednesday, 30th September we will have another Theatre Gala and there will be a clay of Recollection iii

November as well as a Tennis Day, Golf Day and Card Day on dates to be announced to cover the interests of tile varying age groups.

The Loreto Federation, formed in 195.1, provides a Symbol of unity for past and present pupil.s, They have a biennial conference in a different capital city each time, thus bringing all groups together to exchange thoughts and ideas for the betterment of all things Loreto.

Of course, Loreto is not just inward thinking, blit rather

provides an outward thinking person hopefully helping, caring for and inspiring friends and relatives around her. One of the special gifts of life is the gift of Optimism - it can give the strength and hope to go on in the face of defeat, and to lift our spirits when they may be down - so as you take this big step into your future, be as optimistic as you can in the face of the so-called realistic attitudes which sometinies

hide total pessimism. Remember always, when one door

seems to close in your face, God will inspire you to open an PAST PUPILS This means you!! - all thedelightful girls of Forni VI and those of you who may be leaving school at the end of Form V to pursue a career in the field of your choice.

A remarkable chapter of your lives is drawing to a close - a life shared with family, friends, teachers in the spirit and

cameraderie engendered by our foundress, Mary Ward.

Mary, inspired by God, set women on the path to complete eduction and fulfilment in many spheres.

Now a whole new chapter awaits you - the idea conjures

even better door and to proceed along another path - if only you remember to ask His help.

Please forgive the Epistle, blit my pen just got carried away. It gives me tremendous joy and pleasure to have thib opprtunity to speak to you per niedium of the written word and to invite you to join "The Loreto Past Pupils' Association" which will provide a source of strength in yoll r lives ahead - a sense of unity with your past - a sense of history both macie and in the niaking So now it is over to you. Good luck and God speed.

Lorraine Walker

up lots of exciting thoughts and adventures - they are

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yours to make and to mould.

Loreto Past Pupils' Association.

There is also another area awaiting your presence. In 1981

you will become past pupils - we have the Past Pupils' Association which will enable you to keep in touch.

Wherever You travel, interstate or in many countries around the world, you will be welcome to take part in Loreto activities.

Perhaps you may ask your father to make you a life member of the Past Pupils' Association on leaving school the cost is $50 for life - or a $5 annual subscription. This puts you on the mailing list and several times a year you will receive a newsletter and invitations to various social

LORETO PAST STUDENTS TENNIS The winter season of the Grammarians and Public Schools

Tennis Association proved to be a great success for Mande

activities at which you will enjoy meeting up with your old

ville's A Team. The team, consisting of Dany Brown, Michele Layet, Prue Ogilvy and Sarah Winship held top position on

chums and catching up on all the newsworthY events. To give you an idea of the year's programme for 1981 we will

the ladder all season and went on to wi11 the Grand Final by defeating Our Lady of Victories.

provide some dates for your diary.

we will have ati annual reunion and supper to which you are

The B Team captained by Leonie Brown also had ati excellent season, but unfortunately were defeated in the semifinals. We hope to be able to keep up this high standard in

all invited regardless of paid subscriptions or not. It will be

the years to come.

The first is Wednesday evening, 18th February, 1981 when

your first opportunity to get together as a past pupils group.

We meet in the Chapel for Benediction at 7.45 p.m. followed by supper and all the chatter You can muster in the Oak

Sarah Winship

Parlour and adjacent rooms.

On Friday, 3rd April we have the "Loreto Debutante Ball"

in the beautiful setting of "Leonda" - the 1980 Ball was an outstanding event with 33 gorgeous young women being presented. The band was terrific and everyone had a fabulous night. So keep that date in mind.

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made a valuable contribution to the Baptism ceremony

which was held during Term 11. The choirs have combined for berformances at the Festival concert and Open Day and for the Ballarat Festival. It is hoped that many members of the choir will take advantage of the opportunity to attend the National Loreto Music Camp in Sydney in 1981 where the chief choral work to be performed is Vaughan Williams "Folk Songs of the 4 Seasons"

MRS. SUE SAXON

PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL The festival took place during Term I and the final concert was held at Prahran Town Hall on 1()th June. There were

over five hundred entries this year and the standard was very high. The house choir competition was well supported and Barry won by a narrow margin, An outstanding performance at tile concert this year was given by Meita Soekotjo and Carolyn Jaeggi in their version of 'Tea for Two: j

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regularly attended practices and given encouragement to younger musicians. The orchestra has also been lucky to have the services of Mrs. Margaret Griffiths as its conductor.

Perhaps the most enjoyable occasion this year was the workshop/social heald with Xavier at Xavier on 25th lilly We hope this will become an annual event. A varietY of music

has been performed during they year for Oak Parlour concerts, the Festival Concert and for Open Day.

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Library For the middle school readers many current writers focus

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specifically on what are called "the standard problems" of today's society. Some deal fair'Y explicity with topics that

were commonly taboo a generation ago, but which are not dealt with daily by all the varietY of the news media. Current

library thinking is that, provided a topic is explored with honesty, .sensitivity and good writing, Young people on the threshold of adulthood should be encouraged to read these novels and hopefully Ponder on their implications. This is

MRS. PEG GOODE

not to deny, of course, that some of these books are not

MRS. CLARE TUOHY

READING FOR ENJOYMENT

suitable for junior reading. Hopefully the re are e nough marvellous books we can guide Forms 1 and 2 towards without them.

Present Generations of fiction readers are still enjoying "Little Womeni' "Anne of Green Cables" and "Seven Little

mass of fantasy, science fiction anci straight adventure

Australians" as their mothers and grand-mothers and even

stories. On the whole the Library does not include the

great-grandmothers have before them.

They still weep over Beth's saintly endurance of consumption and the untimely death of Judy Woolcot. Persistent rumour has it that Ethel Turner had to devise that falling tree

In their lighter moments older readers will be revelling in a

current best sellers. Long-time favourites such as -Cone with

the Wind" are there, but, by and large, the blockbuster best sellers that are read once and forgotten by next Year do not take up shelf room in our Library.

to dispose of a typical and strong-minded young woman

Many adult novels of recent date as well as those that

who had dared to step so far out of line. A women's libber in a patriarchal Australian middle-class family of the 1890's -

have stood the test of time have relevance for young adults today. "Anna Karenina" and "The Grapes of Wrath'i "1984"

never!

and "The Getting of Wisdom" can be enjoyed as well as

However, for parents whose reading of literature for

novels by Leon Urls, Patrick White and Martin BOYd, plus of

children has not progressed much beyond these tried and

course those immortal books evervone from 8 to 80 should

true favourites, a browse through our Senior Library fiction

have read - "The Wind in the Willows'i "Alice in Wonder-

collection should be an experience of some enlightenment.

Children's literature at present comes from a huge body of

land"and "The Magic Pudding"

talented writers and covers the widest range of subjects, themes and writing styles. Some of them such as Judy Blume

be a stimulus too - witness the surge of interest in the

speak verv directly to adolescents, in a compulsively

Australians'Q "Caddie': "Lucinda Brayford" and "All

readable style. of the situations and problems that confront

Creatures Great and Small" after they have been shown on

many young people today. Strange titles such as "Deenie'i "Blubber'i "It's not the end of the world'; and "Are you there

television. Continuing television series such as "The Little House on the Prairiet "The Secret Garden'; "Against the Wind" and "Thursday's Child" all link up the visual with the

God, it's me, Margaret" - in multiple copies and paperback forniat - are eagerly seized upon by Form I readers, and

Television is often seen as the enemy of reading, but it can borrowing of "Picnic at Hanging Rock': "Seven Little

relevant typography. And as for "Pride and Prejudice"!

sensitive readers in the junior forms respond to other

Some 800 novels are added to the Library each Year.

Anierican writers such as Vera and Bill Cleaver and Laura

Some are replacements for books worn out by much use, some are more copies of some that are so popular that

Ingalls Wilder. Of course there are English writers such as Joan Aiken with the fantasy romp of "The Wolves of

supply lags far behind demand and others are new novels bv

Willoughby Chase" and its sequels and the outstanding

established authors or new authors who promise great

Australian writers such as Patricia Wrightson, and Eleanor

things. The $3,000 spent annually on fiction doesn't go

Spence who are all there and often borrowed. In fact we are

nearly as far as we would like, but hopefully it is valuable in

building lip an impressiv@ collection of the works of a wide

encouraging a love of good reading that will last a lifetime

variety of Australian writers, ranging from "classics" such as

for an ever-increasing number of girls at this school.

"For the Term of his Natural Life" to Lee Harding's "Dis-

Mrs. Peg Goode

possessed Person- This book, the winner of the 1979 Australian Childrens Book of the Year, i.s set chillingly but recognisably in St. Kilda.

No, there are no Enid Blyton's in our Library. If you are

wondering why, take a closer look at that prolific lady's c burned-out works. See how they are written in the most restricted basic English, how exclamation marks take the place of a wide and stimulating vocabulary. See how unpleasant her values are - how revolting those children are to parents, policemen and other authority figures and how reallY nasty they are to people who are "different" - the deaf child, the child who stutters and so on. There are so

many writers todaY who will stretch children's minds, stimulate their imagination and delight their sense of humour

there should be no precious time wasted on the Enid B'Yton syndrome,

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The Library is very grateful for the enthusiastic help given

series of lessons to help Year 7 students, who are new to this Library, to find their way around and so increase their

so willingly by Years 7 and 8 students who cover endless mountains of books, collect the mail and do assorted jobs in

awareness of resources available and how to find them. This

the audio-visual section.

still will of course be of increasing value as they move up the

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school. We hope it has offered them an enriching and useful experience.

C. Tuohy

What does the audio-visual department consist of? Some

items are 300 one-hour-long video tapes covering all subjects ranging from Moslems to Michelangelo and Evolution to Revolution. No wonder our two video cassette units are in

use almost every period of every day. 1000 audio cassettes - Languages - History - Politics - Mathematics Biology - English - you name it and all available on overnight loan to students. Stories for listening to in the

library's wired carrels are popular with the younger members of the school at lunchtime. Want a copy of any of these cassettes? Students bring a blank tape and they can be copied in 3 minutes on our Hi-speed copier. Want to borrow

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A CONCISE HISTORY OF MANDEVILLE HALL

By MOTHER BORGIA I.B.V.M.

Mandeville Hall 1

MANDEVILLE HALL, TOORAK e suburbs to the south of the River Yarra have for

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LORETO CONVENT

Two very different streams of history converge in that name: Loreto Convent, Mandeville Hall, Toorak: the one

derives through Mary's Mount founded 1875 to

1849

The next land sales are our epeci therein figures Lot 29. It embraced an area u Toorak Road (N), Malvern Road CS), Orrong

Rathfarnham, Dublin 1822, to York. and the Foundress of

Clendon Road (E). but these names had not

-he Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1585-1645). The

to what the annalist describes as "a dense bu:

)ther we trace from Norton-Mandeville, Tasmania, to the

full of birds, kangaroos, possums, wild fow]

English village. Mandeville, whence there came to fame and

roads'.' This -lot" of 53 acres, 3 roods, 7 percl Mr. James Rae for £80/ 13/9. Mr. Rae seemingib

fortune the William John Turner Clarke (1801-1874) whose third son.

:eph, built Mandeville Hall. Toorak in 1878.

We ha

recently been reminded that "every civilised community requires tangible reminders of the past to give its members a sense of continuity required for the development

of a well-balanced culture'.' A veritable history of early

deputy for Mrs. Mary Jackson, widow, residin Gloucester Square. Hyde Park, London. Mr. Jacksc Jackson, Rae and Co.. well known Melbourne merchants

trading in soap ond candles, had died at sea.

The said Mr. Rae speculated in a big wav. Mrs. Robb

Melbourne is linked with out theme and so I choose to

quotes in her book of "Early Toorak Homes

summarise:

Toorak'.' Certainlv he built Toorak House lai

4he bought

50's or 60's

1837

Mr. Hoddle, first surveyor of Melbourne Town.

had been sent by Governor Bourke and, accordingly, acted as auctioneer of the First Sales of Crown Land north of the 1852

Yarra

Business deals connect him with Mr. Alfred Ross

e.g. on 31st December 1852. Rae sold Lot 29 to Mr. Ross for £10,500. A whole series of mortgages and conveyances 1840

Swamp and bush south of the Yarra gave the

name Prahran to an area that had its first land sales -

follow - and by this time there was a "firmly est- ' body of architects and builders who turned out nui

numbering its lots from 1 on - (see History of Prahran

buildings tl

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1859 Mr. Ross built "Orrong" and was a power in the land. His portrait depicts the typical English fortune-hunter

of the mid 18th century. When an Anglican church was mooted for the district, a meeting has his name in

This was the largest of the ten allotments of Lot 29.

Thereupon Alfred Watson built "St. George's" - an elegant

restrained mansion in French style - with alcoved windows and handsome balconies.

prominence and the site of the church-to-be was at the entrance to the drive to "Orrong',' (Later that drive became Evidently this was the first house built on this

Clendon Road after the name of Miss Fanny Clendon

1875

Howard who married Ross's partner in the "Argus")

property. Title deeds were given in 1872. Alfred Watson

Mortgage-conveyances had been cleared in 1857 and

was a gentleman, his home was to be surrounded not only

thenceforth subdivisions were made of two blocks that

by gardens but by a reserve for native fauna and flora - but

became the site for St. John's Church and the Vicarage.

he was not to enjoy his home for long. The Argus of

Again in financial difficulties after the building of "Orrong", Ross mortgaged the rest of Lot 29 to the Corporation of the

Tuesday, 13th April, 1975 records that news had been

Bank of Australasia for £28,423.

Alfred Watson had died at sea.

19th July - Ross and partner, Westgarth, conveyed land to the Bank for £22.288 then due.

1877 On 2nd February, 1877 his son, Edward Gilbert Watson. sold the land AND home. St. George's. to Joseph Clarke for £ 12,000. (The title was given in 1878) .

14th January - The Bank sold the south portion of Lot 29 consisting of 13 acres. 1 rood, 33 perches for

a mansion to be: a gentleman's seat decorated in the modern style'.' So the dignified, somewhat austere frontage

£ 933 to Alfred Watson of 41 Little Collins Street East - of the firm William Watson and Sons, soft good traders in

of St. George's gave place to an elaborate addition built on in front. It was named "Mandeville Hall" after the

Flinders Lane.

Tasmanian p:operty.

1861

received by telegraph from St. Vincent's. via London, that

This son o f "big Clarke" had big ideas of what he wanted 1867

1878 The buildings and furnishings took twenty months and were lavish in incorporating early English Renaissance.

Oriental and Victorian elements- The architect was Mr. Charles Webb, the furnishers, Gillon and Co. London who sent out artists and workmen - Italian craftsmen were

responsible for the "marble hallsi'

A colonnade and balcony 12 feet wide completely

dwarfed the west and south secticns of St. George's: a terraced balustrade led by broad steps to lawns between which a carriage drive later, i.e. after 1887, boasted braziers that had illuminated London Bridge at Queen Victoria's Jubilee celebrations.

"Oak Parlou

5 its panelling, its hunting scenes and

English-county illbets contrasts as masculine counterpart to the elaborale reception room with its conservatory screened

by Florentine glass Beneath these rooms was the basement ballroom and above. the beautiful residential rooms that were to serve

purposes never dreamed of in the 90's. A broad staircase

led to these. and at the landing, a lovely window of the English seasons. Thereon as elsewhere we see the monogram.

Joseph Clarke was lavish in hospitality. During his father's

lifetime he had managed part of the Clarke estates in

The stables were a distinctive feature of colonial

Tasmania. On his father's death in 1874 he inherited most

architecture. They still are a very valuable adjunct . . . The grounds boasted vinery. hot house. ponds, sunken gardens

of the Tasmanian estates together with property in South Australia and New Zealand. He also had pastoral interests in

planned by Baron von Mueller: bird sanctuary ar.d reserve for native life as had been begun by Mr. Watson. :The gully and cave were long the delight of children who had never

William. First Baronet, inherited Victorian and other

heard of Watson or Clarke).

The excellence or workmanship and materials used in interior decoration remains a source of admiration after

wellnigh 100 years. Ceilings and mantels in particular, rich in integrated types of carvings, tapestry, gold leaf. while the 4

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Queensland - all part of his heritage. His eldest brother properties to the value of £ 1,500,000 - (the Bulletin of 1880 comments on :he owner of "Rupertswood" and

"Cliveden" as "He ts good fellow enough and perfectly harmless!"). His second wife. Lady Janet Clarke, is as well remembered for benefactions as is he - to University and charitable foundations.

So, too. Joseph Clarke gave lavishly ar shaken by the depression that followed the boc

1904

Miss Ross-Soden is listed as at Mandeville Hall.

The name Miss Isabella Ross-Soden is given in the rateeen 1903 and 1907: but in the

the Colonial Bank to recoup finances - and , dll Mls

books of Prahran City h

interest in the Tasmanian properties.

Melbourne Directory ot ; Mandeville Hall is listed vacant

1895

It was there he died in 1895 and was buried in

with J. Lynch as lodge ; given above).

Norton-Mandeville. His wife, Mrs. Caroline Clarke, had

built for herself a mansion "Timsbury" on the opposite side of Clendon Road: part of what had been Lot 28 - and had been called the "cow paddock" She died in 1905 and was buried beside her husband at Norton-Mandeville.

After the death of Joseph Clarke, through executors, the Bank took over Mandeville Hall to paY the princely probate.

In the 1900's further subdivisions of the property were made by the Colonial Bank of Australia (e.g. The Crescent).

It is of interest that Mr. Guillaume Delprat of Broken Hill Proprietary fame had a small allotment and pleasing home - now incorporated in our Junior School.

1905

Dr. John Tremearne, Mrs. 1

arne and Miss

Ella Rowe Martin. sister of Mrs. Trunearne, bought "Mandeville Hall- The Doctor had practised in Creswick

after coming to Australia from St. Ives, Cornwall. He continued his medical practice at 109 Collins Street until his death in 1912.

The business man

6- n.viod was Miss Ella

Martin whose name figures suc

1 the rate books.

The Tremearne's had their honi. ... t- al of the "Clarke"

house while Miss Martin ran the rest as an exclusive guesthouse: additions were made in accordance

From 1912-24 the whole property was listed as "Mandeville Hall" guest-house.

1896

Meanwhile the Melbourne Directory lists William

Clarke at "Orrong" with J. Lynch. lodge-keeper.

1920

Title was granted to ' , widow. and

Miss Martin.

1901

House names are listed for the first time with

owners, e.g. Mrs. Caroline Clarke "Timsbury", but Mandeville Hall has no entry.

1924

The property was up for sale - and was bought

for Loreto Conuent by Trustees 16th September, 1924

1903

Mandeville Hall is listed as vacant with J. Lynch,

And there we take up the second stream of our survey.

lodge-keeper.

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1875

The first Loreto foundation at Mary's Mount,

Ballarat had arrested attention throughout the states and in

1891

By 1891, secondary and junior schools had been

inaugurated and Loreto took over SS. Peter and Paul's

1888 Archbishop Carr, newly arrived in Melbourne. and

Primary School, South Melbourne. Meantime, the "free,

faced with educational problems. asked Mother Gonzaga for

compulsory secular" state programme was floundering

a foundation in his Archdiocese. She roplied: "If God bless it

through inefficiency of teachers and penury.

- and for His Blessed Mother's sake. He will, I hope this may develop into something of importance for religion and afford opportunites of doing good to many.

1905

Hence in 1905 came the Registration of Teachers

It was a humble beginning at Emerald Hill (now South

Act - a challenge to Catholic Education - met by the

Melbourne). There was no permit available for north of the

splendid response of the Central Catholic Training College

Yarra! "I have great faith in a humble and small beginning"

(C.C.T.C. Albert Park).

wrote Mother Gonzaga. Sickness struck that house. advisers

Primary and Secondary Sections of the school made

counselled a move to St. Kilda. "The poor are here. they

practicable "teacher training practice" while specialists were

need us" was the reply that echoed Mary Ward's own

the directors of students pursuing University or Registration

words. A house was secured in Canterbury Road - until

courses.

some better site would be available.

Hundreds of teachers were trained at this centre and still

claim grateful allegiance to the C.C.T.C. Environment. however. had proved unsuited to growing In 1890 a property was bought in Albert Road.

needs both Secondary and Tertiary: so, largely due to the

Albert Park from Sir William Clarke, the millionaire First

prudent foresight of the then Superior of the Convent,

1890

Baronet of Australia, eldest brother of Joseph of Mandeville

Mother Dorothea Walker, :he sale of Mandeville Hall

Hall.

seemed a p dential answer to the need.

From that "Red House, Loreto was to fulfil Mother

Gonzaga's ideal. It was a centre for Catholic Education wedded to the Social Apostolate - and indeed the history

1924

of "A.P." could well be an analogue to the story of the

1924, Mandeville Hall became the property of Loreto.

development of eduction in Victoria.

Accordingly, as stated above. on September 16th,

A mural chronicle on the passageway from the front hall begins with the date 21st September, 1924: First Mass offered by Reverend J. Bourke. S.J.

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There is an intimate history of another sort linking that

therein ... Gradually upstairs became civilised - even

date with September 8th of that year when the community of Albert Park emerged from an eight day's retreat

Mother Counsuelo smiled again - the first smile since

conducted by Reverend Basil Loughlin, S.J. That retreat had had continuous distractions, not only had the nuns to

she left the banks of Lake Wendouree'.'

The Oak Parlour became Chapel - that explains the entry of First Mass 21st September.

see to packing up their personal belongings, but there was a

The first pupils were mostly the girls who transferred from

major work of clearance of furnishings to make possible the

Albert Park. Among the new pupils enrolled was Veronica

transition to a new convent and school. And here justice

Tremearne. grand-daughter of the Mr. Treamearne who

claims grateful remembrance of Mr. P. J. Tipping who

had bought Mandeville in 1905. (Another of the early

organised a band of friends to come to the aid of the nuns

"Mandeville Girls" was Laura Hayden, present Provincial).

and save the heavy expenses. Night after night these gentlemen worked untiringly

The period (1924-1973) has been one of continuous

"The accumulation of thirty years u , be taken...so

mural mentioned above: with just one preliminary date:

many of us assisted the travellers to pack: others were

24th September - Opening of School

development. It is convenient to tabulate records from the

engaged as carriers... Then the adventure! Twenty one set out (not all for Toorak, e.g. Mother Dorothea herself for Normanhurst). The wet season was unusually

1925

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prolonged and it RAINED ... Some of the "carriers" became tired and dumped the "lares et penates" everywhere. Even the pianos were left out in the open.

1927

Then the piano in Chalet A had to be moved to Chalet B

September 25th: Foundation Stone of Chapel laid by Most

and the one in Chalet B... Sister Tarcisius with a

Reverend D. Mannix.

hurricane lamp directed operations... They were men of all ages, shapes and sizes... The age of chivalry is not altogether gone ... With Sister Tarcisius giving orders "get that piano to Chalet X" the bees got to work and jazzed round the paddock ... Under the hall we discovered dungeons so v

1928

May 12th: First Mass in new Chapel of Christ the

King. October 28th: Formal Opening.

towed quantities of goods

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Additional classrooms, art and music roo:

1964

Classrooms and Art room added to Third Division

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1935

Kinde irten opened. (M. M. Rosalie in charge).

1965

New Senior School building.

1966

Music Block and Mary Ward Library.

Laboratory.

1972

Extension of front lawn for Sports Ground.

1946

1973

Liturgical Renovation of the Chapel.

1938

1940

Mr. Delpra house bought for Junior School.

Former Ji

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Military huts secured for new Kindergarten.

1952

Additions built on to Junior School.

1955

St. Joseph's wing built for the Community.

The history, therefore, is one of continuing growth in buildings to keep pace with ever increasing numbers and educational trends. There has grown a healthful interaction in Parent-Teacher-Pupil contacts. so we trust there has been development in true Catholic education rooted in Christ and His Church - so that Mandeville Hall may be worthy of its name - Loreto.

1959

Purchase of Brash's house for Junior School.

Such was the ideal of Mary Ward expressed in her Memorial to Pope Paul V in 1616:

"to instruct you girls in piety, christian morals and the 1960

Two Senior School classrooms and Domestic

Science Room.

liberal arts that they may. according to their respective vocations, profitably embrace their state of life'.'

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Sport has once again expanded at Mandeville Hall. The introduction of sailing and rowing has increased the opportunities for girls to participate in a wide range of sports. Hopefully the addition of these sports will encourage a greater number of girls to experience a variety of sporting activities.

The Inter House Athletics were held at Olympic Park this year for the first time. The better facilities meant that

performances improved and helped to promote a pleasant

atmosphere as the cheer squads and spectators were able to watch the competition in comfort. The standard of sport has greatly improved due to the. involvement in a new

association for hockey, netball, softball and tennis and

another for swirning.

The faster times and numerous victories have been a

combined effort of the teanis involved and the Physical Education staff during training periods.

Denise Owen - Sports Captain

WARD HOUSE 1980 was a great year for interhouse sports at Mandeville.

This year Ward won the double shield in interhouse sports, i.e. the interhouse swimming and athletics. It has been an

extremelv exciting year for me as Captain of Ward, for during my thirteen years at Mandeville, Ward had never won the interhouse swimming and it had been about ten years since we last won the interhouse athletics. 1 never thought I

would see the day that Ward would win either shield, but with the help and support of my team members, we were able to achieve something which is not accomplished year after year.

Congratulations to Denise Owen from Mornane House, who received the award for best athlete, and to Cathy Bailey from Ward House who came runner up. Congratulations to

Helen Gray from Mulhall House, who was the outstanding swimmer in the Interhouse swimming and to Patrice-Savage from Ward House, who won the diving award.

I would also like to congratulate the captains from the other three teams, Donna Magree - Mornane Captain, Ann Ley - Barry Captain, and Leonie Wood - Mulhall Captain, for portraying good sportsmanship and spirit throughout this year.

Special thanks to Mrs. Schaefer and Mrs. Mortimer and the Physical Education Department and the staff involved for all their help and organisation during the Interhouse Athletics and Swimming.

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This year we saw the introduction of the Inter-house Athletics at Olympic Park. We believe this move has increased the interest and participation in athletics for the school, particularly in the iunior forms. The improved tract and atmosphere of Olympic Park was a beneficial experience tor the students who could improve their performances with the better facilit·es.

Once again this year, the Athletics Team competed, bv

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Shelford and Camberwell Grammar.

The standard of these schools was relatively high and we

are now looking forward to further Inter-School competition in third term, and in particular to the Victorian

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Vanesse and I would like to thank the sporting staff for their encouragement and support to the Athletics Team in 1980.

Kate Winship - Captain Vanessa Feakes - Vice-Captain ROWING

Over the past two years the girls of Mandeville have become involved in rowing as an elective at Year 11 level.

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The Year 10's have also made an enthusiastic effort by going down to Albert Park Lake most Sunday mornings and com-

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peting in the Y.W.CA Regattas. Their form and style have greatly improved and we are hoping for some promising results within the next year. With continued enthusiasm from the students it is to be hoped that rowing will continue to grow as a sport within our school.

Sarah Nagie - Captain

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FENCING

There has been much zest in the fencing this year. Mitzi Ferguson ati old Loreto girl, was in Moscow fencing in the

O'Ympics, and Kate CoadY, a former champion fencer and Mandeville girl has returned to school as a Phyfical Fdiication teacher.

With aid from oiir new salle, niuch has been accom-

plished by the fencers this Year. The Schoolgirl Championships - a competition which hai not been fenced for the past two years - was won by our B team; Kate Ahearn, 1 rin

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Magee and Gaw O'Connor, while second place went to A teani; Elizabeth Walshe, Floria Walshe and Caroline

Liszukiewica. In State Competition we hael Erin Magee third in the U/20 B Grade, (Save O'Connor 2nd in the U/15 8 Gracie and Fiona Walsh 2nd iii the U/15 C Grade. Throligholit 2tic term there has been interbc-hool competition with Merton Hall, M.I..C. ancl Genazano, and we won the Inter School

NETBALL

Shield for 1980.

Once again Loreto took part in the Catholic Netball Association Saturday competition. This year, Years 9 and 10 joined the Association. Congratulations must go to the Year 1OB and Year 11 teams who qualified for the finals. This year

we have a composite team made up from Years 11 and 12 playing in an Association on Thursday afternoons. The

schools competing are Shelford, Firbank, Cato, St. Michaels,

Congratulations to all the girls' efforts. Thanks must go to the three who have helped and organised us nlost - Mr. Michael O'Brien, our devoted teacher Mrs. Scharfer and Miss Coady.

Melissa O'Connor ((aptain)

SOFTBALL

Mentone Girls Grammar and Loreto. This competition has

The softball season has been renewed with more interest

been extremely successful and Loreto have hopes of qualify-

by players in senior and junior forms. This season we are entering into a new competition with hopes of success.

Under the guidance of Mrs. Witney, assisted by Cathy Downey, our talents have improved, thanks to solid training in First Term which brought us together as a team.

With new enthusiasm we are sure softball will strengthen

ing for the finals. Several inter-school matches have also

been played, especially by Years 7 and 8. Since these forms are not eligible to play in the Association matches on Saturdays, they enjoy the outside competition. Finally, 1 would like to wish everyone interested in this area of sport the best of luck in future years.

in the seasons to come.

Elizabeth Blackie - Captain

Annette Riddell - Captain Diana Onin - Vice-Captain

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1980 brought the Winter Olympics to Lake Placid and also returned the enthusiasm of skiing to Mandeville. Over the past few months various trips have been organised to allow a number of Year 1() students the possibility of challenging the slopes. During the second week of the September holidays Mandeville was able to enter teams into the inter-school

races at Mount Buller and the results were promising. Hopefully, skiing will continue to grow as a recteational and entertaining sport at Loreto.

simonette Varrenti - Captain § , MISS KATE COADY

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This year has been a busy and successful one for the school swimming team. Twice a week the squad met 1)efore school for a vigorous training session. Our first venue was at the Harold Holt Pool. We were invited to compete in a preseason Invitation Meeting against several schools. The InterHouse Carnival, held on a beautiful summer day saw Ward

House take the honours followed by Barry, Mornane and Mulhall, in that order. Helen Gray from Mulhall won the

Champion Swimmer Award, runner-Lip was Catherine Rosengren. Vanessa Feakes of Ward House, took the coveted Diving Champion trophy, runner-up was Patrice Savage. We enjoyed our new Inter-School Meeting, the schools from the Eastern Suburbs Association. The close

contest was exciting and our team acquitted itself extremely

BASKETBALL

The basketball season began with great enthusiasm and

after the first inter-house game, all participants realised the competitior to find the premiership train was going to be tough. The standard of play was high and each team could boast enthusia>tic and skilled players, Basketball is a growing sport in the school and this year the numbers interested ir. playing basketball continually multiplied, There are also training davs for each Form where those interested,

learn both the ski Is and rules of the game. Mr. Peter Crowe acted as botn umpire and coach and devoted niany lunch hours to helping us all with our basketball skills. Basketball has beconie an active ancl fun winter sport within the school.

Elizabeth Wraith - Basketball Captain

well.

The cliniax of all this activity ended in the Victorian Champion.ships. This also proved to be a successful event resulting in our Junior Breaststroke team winning state

medals,

It has been a pleasure to be Captain and Vice-Captain of

such a co-operative and interested group of girls. Many thanks must go to tbe Physical Education Departmert for their efficient organisation.

Suellen Purcell - Captain

Mary Rose Tighe - Vice-Captain

HOCKEY This winter, hockev has bea)rne a more predominant

sport within the school, thanks to Mrs. Mortinier. To begin the season, the staff and students clashed, with everyone dressed to 'kill; fortunately no injuries were inflicted.

This year we entered inter-school hockey and the "open team's opposition proved to be competitive and skillful, especially Firbank and St. Michael's However, we did win a match against Cato and drew with Mentone Grammar and St. Catherine's. Kate Mc:Kinna was judged best and fairest for the season, with Caroline Raftis as runner up. If we could not dazzle the opposition with our skills, we definitely did with our bright Yellow and blue uniform.s.

Melanie Schwa rz - Captain

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THE WIDGIES

THE INFINITE SEARCH

ReadY for the long monotonous journey

Today we see the earth iii great danger. Man is taking all its resources and using them to no avail. Why is man

Vacant looks behold me.

conimitting this great crime? The cause of it is the Widgies.

From him, to her, to them anc] back to me.

Widgies are creatures froni outer space anc] at night they drill themselves into men and women'% brains and replace

Stacked in like sardines

And maybe a glance, to the outside world

common sense with politics.

The Widgie is a thousandth of a niillimetre long bv a niillionth of a niillimetre wide. Widgies come from the planet Wid which is rliled by a dictator called (,ie. Gif.

Where life still exists and yet For me is a television

People migrate from place to place within

And some disappearing, withdrawing from the journey

believe>, without politics life would be a waste of time. There

It was then, I was freed

would be no lying, no '41)Ying and no logical way of getting

You were there

rid of each planet's resourcef. Gie believes that hif way of

I could not help but stare

life on the planet Wid should be introduced to the rest of the

Not vac antiy but yeilding,

universe.

Intensely and totally overwhelmed.

Earth, the Widgie% decided, should be the first experimental planet, The Widgies camp on a cold night way

I was alone, but not isolated Because it was in this world we existed

back in the nineteen-fifties. 1 hey c·,ime at night when men of great 11111)ortance were asleep ungliar(led. It was theii that

Contact, our eyes met, respothe one way

What could 1, but expect, from you who is so deep

thi ruiti of the world began. One of the Widgies greatest

Not to respond, but to be still there

victories ancl failures waj Watergate in America. 1 he

Hope is not lost

Widgies had found a perfect man who seemed to be

In me, at least.

responding to their treatnient ot gennig rid of c oninion

Disappearance of fellow sardines We were fewer, but still so far apart

sense atid replacing it with politics. His name was Ric hard Nixon, Watergate as you can see would have nieant ca great

Tinie was ticking off precious moments Then we rose, time had terminated

victory to the Widgies. Why, here was a perfect example of lying, cheating and spying. 1 he reason why it waN d failure

One last look

also was because Mr. Nixon was found olit. One of the

Before he too, disappeared It was too late

iniportant rilles of politics is never to be found olit.

To(lay we are in the eighties and the Widgies, I think, could say that thrir work on earth h,1, been successful. If

But 1'11 keep on searching and searching;

you look at current affairs you c an see that politics has a

I thought of following, blit no, he was gone

great deal to do with them. look at the ()'Ynipin. The great

Until I find.

Leave me

question will they or will they not be played. A reason that they will not be played is because of politics. The experinient on earth has given Widgies soniething to

In my corner

investigate and that is,

THE AFTER EFFECTS OF 1984

Sari

i>, being ruled Democraticly any

better than being ruled by a Dictatorship?"

The Widgies as you can ser are a gre,it race of people. We are now in the early nineties did the writer of thib report is in

To scream

And veil

To forget you all.

jail for telling the truth. The Widgies have finally invaded us,

Put my body

we are no longer people with any sense at all. Our new

In a room

motto is "Politics for ever." "Politics brings out the best in

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people?"

Just let me go!

Gayle Bannon

I want to go Far away from you Where I shall go Is distant

A lieart raised to the sky

And peaceful,

Looking for calm Why do men hurt nlet

You all treated me

So awfully

I mean them no harm.

And that

A soul looks to the sea

I shall never forget

To find a reason

Whilst you continue

I seek not to quarrel

To reform bodies

Only appeasement.

As I drift away

A child looks for shelter

From your lives

The people all smile Happiness and peace

I say good-bye But somehow

Were near all the while.

I don't

Vicki Hayes Year 11

Feel sad.

Anna Steiner Year 11

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now on altars splashed Tear torrents cannot

quench the dark that is done across an ocean

yet so near

that Jesus dies again for me, for you.

O shining trumpets

how could you ring your lifted song except - when crimsoned flowers fall -

A slain bishop's words rise

rise again in hearts that did not hear him

when he preached the piercing words but quickened now, stirred now by the gun's gigantic trap-door - death they begin to move - grow green again like leaves spring hope the blackening fire is through.

O |isten to those words Fl Salvador,

,listen, you, and me;

for what more, my people, could he have done?

Geraldine Ryan I.B.V.M. (The thirty days of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius in

March and April this year were for me days when I did not know what was happening in the world at large except for

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for a bishop, slain as he celebrated the Eucharist. He was Oscar Romero who had died because he had spoken and

worked for the poor of his country. It was 25th March, 1980 1

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L. Doran, A. Sirin, T Hirle, S. O'Shaughnessy, A. M Ward, E. Duffy, S. Mc Pher>on, S. 1 idev, R Green

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Row L Doig, T Hill, 1 Kvdd, H Hatcher, 1- Barry, A. Carnovele. 1- Cinies.

1-orm 1 eac her - M·% Evonne Badger

YEAR SEVEN

In first term this year Year Seven raised S749.()0 for the Spastic Appeal and we did it by going around the school collecting moneY from other children and teachers. And

through a spellathon and toffee stalls etc. We did this in a matter of six weeks, hoping it would help the spastics in some way.

During the six weeks we saw some films about how other

people trY and make them feel wanted and normal. Through the films we learnt that some people revolve their lives around people Iess 1 orturlate.

We learnt through tne experience that we are much more SR. FRANCESCA

fortunate than some other ch;'dren. We thank God for

making ui the way we are.

We also raised $50.00 for the Salvation Army who are working to help others all the time.

We hope that our donation will buy some o' the needy

THE ESSENDON SUPPORTER The Essendon plaver. are nothing blit the bt They work all clay they train all night, and every man usef all his might.

There qure to be the winners in everv Football game, Until alas they are all too old and loosing meets their fame, Thev will always get some others to play

equipment may even help some of them get over their

problem. We hope it makes them teel that someone outside the hospital and the families care for their welfare.

Our donation makes us feel nappy that we are helping others who are less fortunate than us.

Lara Weave and

Tania Marshall, 1 Reel.

Their I MOTBAIL GAME!

Sally ,Marthl and

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people the facilities they need in order to enjoy life. The

MY IMAGINERY CAR

PARACHUTE JUMPING

1-he car I would like to own is .1 "1-our Leat Clover" car.

I remember when I first became interested in parachute jumping; 1 didn't know exactly what to expect. Upon entering the aircraft I suddenly had a tremendous feeling as if going out to conquer the world. Once airborne that feeling was overcome by chill that went down my spine when I found out our altitude. Fastening my parachute, niv knees trembled as I gazed down at the world; to think that I wa4 about to lecip out and come down on it. The moiiient came.

The only wav vou would be able to drive would be bv going

around in a circle all the time. [-or it would have four petals instead of pedals fo that YOu coiild drive up to tile sky and

pa,6 all the bumper to bumper traffic. You colild also sail off into the sky when You get into trouble.

You would go there if You were daydreaming iii Your "Four Leaf Clover" car and inioving the car ride too, by being in a delicate soft cushiony c .ir. Still it wo,ild be stratize

I was breathless, I had an encouraging veil from my colleagues. I lowered my knees slowly and then with an outburst of enthubiasm, 1 Nprang off the plane into the

because you woold be so uGed to travelling in a hard metal

car that gives off nioke, which pollute< the air. TliN car would give out pefilme whic h will 11(,Ip the air alot. You

atmosphere. I was flying like an eagle, as I twisted and turned about. The feeling was tremendous as I dropped lower and lower to the earth, I regained my senses and

wouldn't have to get a license be< auw wit could niake one your.self olit of flowers.

Grnevieve Sherman, Year 7.

quickly tugged on my rip-cord. The parachute spram: out of its pack and covered an enorniow, area above me like a canopy. l approached the ground gradually, being supported by the ropes ot the parachute, Hitting the ground with a sudden thud glad to be back on the ground I squeezed a hand full of dirt which, before, I took for granted, but there was pride within me, pride for having conquered the skies. 1

felt like telling the whole world what I just achieved. Gee! was I glad I went up there.

Mary Velissaris, Year 7 Blue.

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YEAR 7 BLUE

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(L. to R./ P Regan, G. Sheehan, C. Santo, T. O'Brien, C. Daniel, C. Wills, J. Walker, 1. Mc·Le,m 2nd Row:

F. Sitzoukis, C. Willis, M. Rice, M. Velis>aris, M Russo, C. Sherman, K Hanrahan, G. Mimovich, S Clark.

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Row. N. Buckley, S Martin, S. Warner, M, Machowicz, B. Wright, A Bongiorno, V. Hailey Form Teacher - Miss Hilary Ward.

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S. Fvans, M. Vitkos, S Ralph, P. Fagan, C. Armstrong, S. Moultoll, D Field, C.Mitchell

2 nci Row ·

C. lilmer, L. Murphy, F. Lardher, M. Walker, L. White, S. Gray, K. Maladv, J. Lry, B Wood.

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Row: E Hede, A Fraser, L Waters, 11 Bailey, E Hart, S. McCarthy, S. Colombo.

For·n Teacher - Mi:s Jane Schlesinges

THE GNOMES

One fine, sunny niorning while the dew was still rising from the grass, two girls callerl Becky and Lydia were playing ball

"Do You believe in C.nomes?" LYd Ia asked.

"Yeq, I do, replied lieckv firmly "W'hat a baby'; [\,dia jeered.

The ball rolled away under a tree and as Lydia went to

Li'dia walked out, tears streaming down her cheeks and walked over to Becky, forgetting to pick up the ball.

"What's the matter? You took such a long time and where's the ball, questioned Becky.

"Forget about the ball for the moment. All I can tell is I

definitelv believe in Gnomes': Lydia said very, very, very firmly,

retrieve it, Recky Nhed a few tears

Meanwhile, in the shrivelled, old oak tree, the King of the Gnomes was discussing what Lydia had said and how to

M. Rice, Year 7 Blue.

BOBBY

punish her. Spider Pop sliddenly had cin idea. If he coutd spin

Once I had a little black dog,

a web big enough for her tney could throw it over her and drag her incide to the King. Hearing this idea, the other

Whose name I clearly. recall, As being Bobby,

(Inomes praiwd hini wholeheartedly. It didn't take long to

I received him in the fai!.

make the sticky web. As they were thinking of a wa¥ to bring her over to the tree to throw the web over her, they saw

Mv grandfather gave him to me,

Lydia coming over to the tree to pick the ball up With one

Gnome on either side ot the web they threw it over her.

Lydia was so startled that she didn't fight, The Gnomes

Just before he died,

To keep by my side.

But one morning he wouldn't wake, B 1 And i really cried,

believe in Gnoinei' the King said sternly. He put Lydia over

For

his chair and gave her ten hard slaps.

"Do Yoil believe in Gnome> now'; the King asked.

I knew had surety died.

anvthing else.

'Let her go now, the King ordered.

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carried Lydia over to the King.

"1 am going to piinish you because you said you didn't

Ye-e-e-s, I do" Lydia stuttered, too frightened to sa¥

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BobbY,

We buried him on the hill, Where we used to climb,

But now the place where Bobby lives, Is lost from my mind.

Catherine Daniel

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SOLID

Through my whole life I've never had anything to hold on

to, I've had friends but that's different froni having something solid. Now that I have come to Mandeville, I've found what I've always wanted. I know now that God really does exist, I know what he suffered and I know how he can help

me. Although I know these things, 1 still have a lot to learn.

I feel that when I get baptised it will be like a sort of insurance. And when I receive mY First Comniunion, I will be

able to receive Jesus every week or more if need be, This is a very big step I am taking and I realise that I am giving up my old life and to me, my old friends too.

I am very lucky that I have had the chance to belong to God's family. I know that my dearest friend from my old school will probably never get the chance that I die]. She will probably never have the friends and teachers to help her, even if she did get the chance. I just hope I can be as faithful to my religion as I want to be.

Beth Cooney, Year 7

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Top Row: IL. to R.1

M. Meldrum, A Page, S. Messina, C. Shelton, 1H. Hebrl, M Dwyer

R. Interdonato, C. MeDermott, T. Mc·Mullen, 1 '. Joyce, M Schwarz, N. Chiappalone, M McArdel 2nd Row: C. Moloner, B. Annesley, J Fogarty, E. Scally, B. Sheedv, C.. Quin, 1. Pelletier ird Row:

Front Row: C. Maddv, B Cooney, C. Ravner, J. Costigan, i Form Teacher - Sr. Patric id

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K Margossis, C Kn·za, M. Shelton, C. Tighe, L O'Bryan, S. Latham, B. Smrekar D Coperchini, J. Healey, K Johnston, C, Carden, N. Fliscaldo, C. Chiba, S. Purcell K. Ahearn, 13. Pirrie, H. Cantwell, L. MENamara, S Ryan, J Cronin, C. King

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M Bourai, M. Siu, S. Cundari, S. Hillman, M. Varcloras, 1 Dickinson, 1 Bailey Class Teacher.· Mr Michael Millcall¥

THE FAMILY

Oh, the showing and the raving Which can be heard every night.

No matter what you try to do Thev turn you down iii spite.

Once this family was close, Loving and sensitive, Thev would never leave one another.

Then one day the pressure began -

All the money seemed to be spent on the can.

WHO NIBBLES AT THE MOON? Who nibbles the moon?

Big brother brought in the sharp, pointed needle, Dosing for most of the day feeling extremelY feeble.

If you look in the cupboards, in the kitchen,

Who takes a bite

Out ot its roundness

Night by night

And even under the tree,

Till nothing is left

You may think we have turned into a pharmacy.

Iii.,t a crust - and then

Only one, the wise old woman Knows life and all its attributes and faults.

Who bakes the moon

All over again

I have conquered them as best as I can

And hangs it up

Leaving a healthy person and happY thoughts.

Al' round and bright

Nicole Yap,

And readY for someone else to take a little bite

Jackie Bailey, Year 8

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The harmonized family fell apart

And not even the baby showed the tiniest spark.

WINTER

AUTUMN Autumn passes, the red leaves drop, and rot.

Alone and sombre, trees do stand,

Now Melbourne meets Winter

Against the dull and wintery sky,

This grand old season, returning, coming back to

Birds no longer sing their songs

sojourn in its annual holiday place,

Gone to warmer climes.

Gradually, taking over,

Icicles form on the panes,

Doing his worst

Frost upon the grass.

Yet the city defies him,

Stiffened fingers feel the chill,

Refusing to bend to his will

From blasts of icy wind and hail

Despising his whims in sending down rain and hail

Mud and slush, endless greY,

and yet -

Winter, when will you be gone?

Despairing of ever throwing off Winter's heavy grey coat

Nicole Leong, Year 8

As August comes youth counts and

Melbourne passes its burden on and Welcomes Spring with open arms.

Winter has passed.

Monique Ryan, Year 8

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Top Row: IL. to R.1

S. lunker, C. Gaynor, C. Folley, F. Pearce, E. O'Dea, M. Soppitt, G. Howard

3rd Row:

M. Selar, M. Feakes, K. Burke, A. Chisholm, S. De Soysa, R. Chancellor, K Purcell, K Amad A. Ring, A. Ryan, K. Height, S. Phillips, M. Tauro, N. Yap, 13 Waters, B McMahon

2nd Row:

Front Row: M. Clancy, M. L Kitchen, C. Burtord, C. Riordan, E. Calanchini, M Wines, C. McHenry.

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3. Rey, S del elice, S VeNelik, S. Roach, G. Caputi, D. Shield, C. Rofengren

M Ubald, K Smith, S. Barry, N. Mul(liteen, C. Thornton, K. Walsh, K. Regan, D Tammaro Iront

Row: R Haas, S Humphrie, K Drake, H. Martin, N Lrong, E. Mulc ahv, L. Carroll.

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THE FORM THREE RECORD NIGHT

FEET

Standing in a busy street, I notice all the kinds of feet.

Big ones, small ones, long ones, short.

Laces undone, and laces that are taut Turned in, turned out, kicked in old shoes.

Children with bare feet that give Mum the blues.

Funny feet, sad feet, feet that repent, For kicking walls which result in toes that are bept.

MY FAMILY

My Family is a happy group; that lives in the same house.

We all work and live in the same house

We all came for dancing,

because we're a family.

And spent the night a'prancing Some had coine in fancY dress,

We're just like a young sapling

To know as what - we had to gut».

which is getting stronger each year

Sometimes the music was too slow,

Sometimes when we have our differences

Many songs we did not know.

we all drift away like the leaves on the tree.

The teachers clanced the night away, They really 'dig' the music's sway.

grow back to our Family Tree.

But later on we all

The food we had was not quite great, They made us all bring a plate.

The councillors were really quiet,

The main thing is we do it all together

They must have thought lis all a riot,

But best of all we love each other.

We have happy times We have sad times

Melissa Rhoden

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Kristin Smith, Form 2 Red.

YEAR NINE EGGS!!!

It started off a normal day in the Royal Household. Lady Chalaza was making egg sandwiches for Sir Poach and the

we care. The countries producing this tea are being unfairly paid for their hard labour. Therefore, as

children, Albumen and Membrane were getting ready for

Cath6lics who are well off in an affluent country, we

school

must beconie more aware ot social in justice throughout

8.30 a.m., time for Sir Poach to leave for the Egg Plant so

the world. By selling this tea we are doing something

the children and Sir Poach entered the Eggmobile. He drove along Boiled Street and dropped the children off at school.

worthwhile to aid this country and its inhabitants that are in need of proper food, niedication, hygiene, and so

When the family arrived home for dinner they turned on

forth. We hope to raise a lot of money for their benefit

the Eggavision and noticed a battle had broken out between the Whites and the Yolks. The town had been scrambled

with cooked, fried and boiled Eggs. As soon as we had heard the terrible news we took up all our Egg Guns and drove the

and not ours.

Signed by group: Belinda Russo, Amanda Liddv, Claire Healey, Julie Hedger.

Egg Tank into the city.

We would have fired about fifteen dozen eggs before we had completely scrambled our enemy, the Whites.

After we cleaned the city we returned to our Poached Mansion and became the Eggs of the World.

Sarah Feehan

WHY DO WE WANT TO SELL TEA FOR SRI LANKA? We are selling this tea because we realize the injustice

that is being shown towards these people in Sri Lanka.

And in selling this tea, we feel that we are showing that

Top Row: {L. to R.1 3rd Row:

2nd Row:

S. Motte S. Tighe, G. Watkins, S. Meehan, A. O'Brien, A. Height.

A O'Shaughnessy, M. McCIade, C. Kelly, G Treloar, R. Gardner, J Landrigan, R. Kiernan.

1. Edwards, L. Barry, G. O'Halloran, R. laycock, A. Rishworth, V. Longmire, M. Martin.

Front Row: R. Farrell, G. Derrick, M. Leonard, C. Nicholson, B. Falkingham, H. O'Brien, C. Anthopoillos.

Form Teacher: Mrs. Elisabeth Andrews

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2nd Row:

H Harangozo, J Bourke, C. Bradlev, K. Meagher, M. Rhoden M Roberts, K Dalton, C. ONchvna, R Fagan, C. MENamara, E Bongio.no. N. Burke.

1. Ale,Wher, C. Rattis, C. Edgerton, K O'Brien, E. Chisholm, B. Ellis, M. Silk, Mrs. A Miller, Form Teacher.

1 ront Row.·

S. Bennett, A Badger, F. Smith, K. Fordanopouloil, P Wales, J Mallowq, Al Borrack.

THE TRAUMAS OF HAVING A HISTORY TEST Did the first fleet arrive in 88 or 89?

Did Mac.arther refuse or did he pay his fine?

I wish I had studied last night or even in science this morning

I shouldn't have wasted my time, laughing and taunting

Oh quicklv tell me now for che's half way up the stairs

and scorning

She tells us all to stand "with both feet on the ground"

a great bore.

If I fail again this time mum will definitely despair.

My knees begin to wobble as she slowly looks around.

She says: "Let's say a prayer, to set our hearts at ease'i How can evervone stand so calmly as though life was just

Although I don't really believe in work, 1 consider it such If I am able to pass my History it just may be worth

working for.

KathY Dalton, Year 9

a breeze.

Any problems?" is the question when the papers have

HAIKU POEMS

been read,

I am so full of problems that nothing'.s functioning in mv

1) When the bright sun shines

"Begin" she savs with a little smile and the panic begins to

All nature rejoices 2) When a bird calls out

head

rise

And a look of sheer bewilderment flashes right across my eves.

I suppose l should at least appear to have had a go, Though I wouldn't have the faintest about Curriadale or

Merino.

I my even get a mark if it seems I've made an attempt Although I reallv wouldn't know how the governnient money was spent.

Through the grey-black storm clouds

Into the sun-lit morning His mate replies 3) A young blade of grass

Awakens irom its restful sleep Bent with morning dew 4) The trees stand silent

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Catronia Fogartv

MISS LAVENTURE

THE SUPER-DUPER YELLOW AGE The gods of Mt. Olympus greatly desired another Golden Age. They decided to call it the Super-Duper Yellow Age. No gods were fighting and Zeus planned a feast to which he asked each of the gods to bring an invention.

The day came. There was much excitement as each god arrived with his new toy. They lined up to show and tell of what they had brought and how it worked. Hermes brought the telephone so that messages could be delivered more quickly. Aphrodite made a pace maker so that the weak hearted could love and Ares brought the neutron bomb, Athena brought a computer so the gods could file wisdom.

Hestia brought a food pack and named it "Hestia Instant Meals" (The Romans later called it "Vesta"), while Hades

brough hot bread and that is how the world got "Hades Hot

Bread:' Poseidon brought a sonar device and finallY Hephaestus came on and showed them a wonderful contraption he had crafted which he called a television.

The Super-Duper Yellow Age continued for many years

until the gods quarrelled. They tapped each others telephones, blasted each others ear drums, programmed the computer for surveillance and eventually blew themselves up with the neutron bomb.

AUTUMN I had a pair of trouNers

A lovely shade of green wore them in the summer titne

And kept them bright and c lean Now Autumn is upon us

My jeans are turning gold

And soon they'll fly away from here To leave me bare and cold.

L F[ford

MRS. NEALES

A TRIP TO THE FISH HATCHERIES On Wednesday 9th April, at precisely 900, two bus€,5

from Mandeville left for lake Eildon carrying at least eighty excited girls. After a treacherous two and a half hour drive

through the hills, we arrived.

At 11.30 we were shown around, viewing the f i.h in th€.

tanks as we passed along. We were amazed at the m,inv diff-

erent species of fish and the variety of colours and Gizes.

Some of the fish pointedly ignored us while otherN in their own fishy way, seemed to rewnt our presence. Atterwards d brief talk was given describing the fish

Catherine Soppitt, Year 9

Catherine Bradley, I orm 4 Reel

LORETO CONVENT

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1900

YEAR I GOLD

Top Row: IL. to R.}

E King, P. Bailey, B. Russo, S. Feehan, L Walker, C. Healey.

3rd Row:

K. Ridell, K. Harty, S. Naulty, N. Briglia, J. Hedger, S Peric.

2nd Row:

A Liddv, K. lethbridge, H. Boutsk, G. South, A. Bitsix K. Massoud, C. I ogarty.

Front Row: M Martin, C. O'Connor, L. Elford, Mrs. C. Carroll, Form Teacher. C Westniore, J Cohen

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LORETO CONVENT

TOORAK

190 C

YEAR IO BLUE

[O[ Roi.· IL. 10 R !

1 1 arrant, C (-)'Shea, N Whitham, M (lavtior, M. Skewes, E Walsh, M. c. lancv, L Mullalv.

2nd 1?c>:1.

L Wilden, C Kaipti, M. Ricirdan, K. Kloester, N Morris, P. Brady, E. Pok?tti. A. Mac Kinnon

[ront

Rrnv C laeggi, 1 Corcoran, S [) ckinson, Mr, 1 Carpenter, Clav, Tear her. 1 (-lark, C Fagan, P Haas.

INDONESIAN 1980

This year .ii Indonesian class we have not or® learnt the language, but the £ ulture as Mell. We learnt abolit the Incioneian religious crremonie.f c alled hel.iniatan'i the

twe< of "batik ' and how they are made, Indonesian tod and the different tvpet of nation,il (-O,;tum es.

In term 2, our teacher brought Indonesian costumes to sc hool known ag the "sarung dan kebaya:' The skirts, which

arr called "Sarting>" cire juit lengths of material. We had to learn the difficult task of pllttillg them on tightly and fa>tening them to our waists with hmaller strips of brightly coloured niaterial called the "stagen' The cotumes were clone up so tightly it was hard to walk.

In Indonesia there are man¥ different coitumes because the Indoneian i,landi and villages are so isolated and each has developed its ow·i special variations.

We really had a fun time dressing up and we feel that these spisionb have been a great benefit to iii HilarY Cantwell, Year 8 Blue

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MISS THERESA O'SHEA

MID-YEAR SKI CAMP TO MT. BUFFALO

A SUNSET

During the mid-year break, 15 delighted students set out

I could stand and look across the endless acres of land

on what proved to be a most memorable four day expedition

towards the red horizon. The sun was setting with the colours crimson, scarlet and maroon spread across the skY. The heat of the day was slowly giving way to darkness and

to Mt. Buffalo.

We set off on our journey at 7.45 a.m. with great enMt. Buffalo, the excitement intensified as we awaited that

the trees were beginning to look like mysterious creatures. It was a peaceful scene as it was engulfed by darkness.

first moment of seeing snow. The following days were spent

Brigid Curtain

thusiasm, arriving at Wangaratta about midday. On sighting

making every attempt to master the sport of skiing - a sport which was found to be more difficult than was expected,

DECEASED ARE HIS FAMILY

however as much fun. After our four days, we went home

BEWILDERED

exhausted, but all agreed that, thanks to the help and encouragement offered by the Phys. Ed. Department and the other teachers who came along, a very happy holiday was had by all.

Deceased are his family bewildered is he,

Deep down in the mountain lies his little shanty.

No soul ever passes,

CathY Bailey, Year 10

No one has he seen,

Thirty long years alone he has been

INSPIRATION

Away from the people who accused him of crime,

I sat in the antiquated rocking chiar, rocking to and fro.

The morning sun streamed in through the window and cast mY shadow on to the polished boards. It crept along as the morning faded into the afternoon. The gentle rocking and the warming sun relaxed my brain. It was no good, no thoughts came, I was not inspired, I was asleep.

Away from dilemma he suffered in his time,

A hard worn face today he does wear,

With wrinkles of anger, frustration and despair.

Each day he grows slower, and less able is he to cope by himself at the age of eightY-three.

He knows that soon the day will come when he shall not rise to see the sun.

Johanna Dale

Jennifer Mortimer

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LORETO CONVENT TOORAK

1980

YEAR 10 RED

(L. to R.]

C. Bailey, V. Borghesi, S. Bray, A. M. Williams, H, Gray, G. Schilmann.

3rd Row.-

K. Murphy, E. Phillips, J. Hess, M L. Coperchini, C. English, E. Magee.

2nd Row:

L. Tarrant, L. King, S. Garretty, A. O'Dwyer, M. Soekotjo, C. Lucy, K Hicks.

Front Row: 1

Roach, L Lunther, A. Regan, Mrs. L. Curtis, Form Teacher. S. Nils,;on, D. Kafentzis, D. Hurley.

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TOORAK

1900

1 YEAR 10 GOLD .

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15

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1-op Row.· [L. to R.1

M. Pinsent, S. Mott, A. Landrigan, 1. Barham, C. Walsh, B. Cooke.

3rc] Row/

1 Mulqueen, E. Mci'henon, W. Miller, K. Wrigley, E. Gourvelos. S. Lunn.

b# R ow

G Orini, M. Bailey, M. Allen, R F agan, M Brittain, B. Quinn, S. Danclert.

/ront Rovw L. Di Pietrantonio, M. Shield, A. Oxley, Mrs. 1 Ryan, lorm Teacher. K. McCaig, G. Kieiv, L furY:

DANCING CLASS T'was a Friday near the end of Fet)ruari

Or so that we could dance with great expeitise

Wiien excitement was felt rising in many

But yes, you guessed we had other inteptions That were, indeed, far from these!!!

The sixty girls, both Form Fours and Threes Were all dolled lip to k,I! those "Skevies.

T'was nea, a Friday night in Mav

Arriving at the a>.sembly hall,

That many of us were happy and gay

We filed in and were inipected by all,

For at last the ctance was soon to come

Each was given a certain guv -

To show what these classes had actually clone

We heard a giggle and then a sigh.

All in a flutter we wanted to know

Although the hall was hot and muggy And although this one's so .short ard stubb¥,

Who had asked whom, and what do vou know -

We realised the aim was not for thrills

(Beggars can't be choosie)

But how to dance with excellent skills

And besides, it was better than going alone!

So, we listened close-dv to our dance instruc tors

But the charm of the boys had us all in flusters

Everyone was comparing what they would wear But the boys in their uniforms hael no cause for despair.

"Right foot first'.

Suzie has especially washed her hair

"INo, left, voLI drip!"

The hour was up and we left the hall,

But Fred, he obviously didn't care The thought of having to (]anc e with that Was slowly becoming hard to attack

Fleeing for friendi - c,aiming "What a bore Regardless of this, the next comment heard was

The night had progressed well (despite previous suspicion) But the time had come for the great competition,

"Oh no, oh help. Irm going to slip!"

Fred had asked Suzie

"That one'< cute, I got him third '

From sixty, to thirty, to a mere fifteen,

Considering all the slips and drips We wonder why we went back - and in such eager fits

The final winners proved to be a great team.

It was not because wecl paid the feei

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Bv Marita Long and Caroline Liszukiewicz

A SPECIAL FRIEND

MUD

Squelch, slop, Yuk, what a sloppy mess, It looks a bit suspicious.

If there's someone You can talk to Someone no-one can replace If there's someone you can laugh with

Dark and shapeless.

till the tears run down your face

A hofrid blob.

If there's someone You can turn to

Wait, it shakes and trembles.

When you need a helping hand

What awful movements it make as I pasi

If there's someone you can count on

I think the worst of it, but then I reali>,e,

to advise and understand

It's only mud.

You're mY someone I can sit with and

Relief

we need not say a word.

Carrie O'Shea,

You're the someone I can trust

to keep the confidence you've heard.

You're my someone I think more of As each year comes to an end l'iii a verY lucky person I've found a special friend lackie Muiqueen, Year 10 Gold.

WEDNESDAY PROGRAMME To most Years 10 and 11 students, the Wednesday Programme has been a worthwhile course as well as being fun.

There has been a wide choice of electives for the students to

choose from, ranging from judo and yoga to logic and human values. Manv of the courses offered have been inter-

esting and have provided the students with an opportunity to learn new things, outside the normal curriculum

SR. GERALDINE RYAN

Brigid Curtain

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LORETO CONVENT TOORAK

19.0

YIAR IOGREIN

Top Row. 3rd Row:

C. Murray, S. Cameron, M. 1.ong, C Li·;zilkiewici. i Mac[)on,ild. 1 [livieq K. McCrath, G Poth, 1 Mortinier, M 1-ogarty, 1 Borrac k, K. 1 (lwar(14

2nd Row:

V. Banks, C. Phillips, R lohnston, 1. Reed. B Curtain, S. Ahearn.

(L. to R.]

Front Row: G. Byrnes, K. Streefkerk, V. Perez, C. Pool, J Ryan, R. Spill,ine, K. Mooney.

Forin Teacher - Mr,. Lyn Parietta.

YEAR ELEVEN

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lDp 1 L to R. 1 trt] RoiL· 2/id Row.· Front

P Savage, 1. Kelly, K. Mi-Kinna, I. Waters, M. Carrington, 1. Lev. H Rice, T Kenna, S. Thornton, P (forbv, I. Coate,, A. Bowig, K. 1 agan.

C Allen, K Garrettv, 1. MutiNter, K. Muic ahy, 1 O'Shaughnen, M Uhalcli. K. Parkis.

Row· 1 Stronach, F T,ivlor, M. C i,inc arolli, Mn. P Sciul, 1-(,rni -1 eacher. S 1 Itord 1 ) Alontagile, C. Monaghan

INDONESIAN TRIP

On Wednesday, 2,id April, 11 students, two mothers, Mrs.

E roni Jogvakarta we went to Bali by plane. Here we

Soekotjo and MA. DeSoysa left for Indonesia by Garitda

.stayed in Gazeoo Cottages which were like Indonesian huts

Airlines.

where people live.

After approximately six hours flying time we arrived at Jakarta. After being cleared by customs we were driven to

enjoyed the beach and hot sunny weather.

For me, Bal- ·was the best place we went to. We all

our hotel ca'led Ka,tika Plaza. We settled in our rooms

Bali is a fasc inating island with nianv ititeresting

before swimming in the large swimming pool which was

attractions. In Bali we visited Art and Cratt villages, Holy

available to us.

bpring at Tampaksifing, Kintamani where the active volcano

In Jakarta we visited many interesting places such as: Merdeka Square, The National Monument Presidential

is found, Monkey Forest and the Burong Datice.

Palace, Chinatown and Taman Mini. These tourist

the beach and literally be swarmed with shop owners saving,

attractions were all very interesting and the visits were

'Missy, missy. You come to mv shop. Very cheap price. We

Bali is unique for its shop owners. We would walk along

enjoyed be all.

all enjoyed bargaining and speaking Indonevan to them,

We all met Mrs. Soekotio's relatives and appreciated the hospitality given bi them. We all enjoved meeting them and

trying to get the cheapest price.

conversing with them in Indonesian.

wished. We spent this tinie shopping in Denpasar, sailitig,

After three cim's in la'<alta we left for Jogvakirta bi train The train trip will alwais be remembered by u. as it wa,; a

swiniming, sunbaking and talk ng to the Balinese people.

long 11 hours and very tiring.

time we were back to the cold climate, Australian food and

We had two free days in Ela",i when we could do as we

Our next destination was home. After 514 hours flying

logyakarta was a very interesting place with many

our families. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by all and we

interesting attractions. The places we visited were

all appreciated tne work Mrs. Soekotjo did to organise this

Borobudur, which M a huge 8th Century temple, Prambanan Temple, Solo, Sunan Palace, Sultan'* Palace, Batik Factory

unforgettable hol:day. We must not forget our parents,

and the Silver Works.

not have eventuated.

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because without their support and help this holiday would

Paula Cosgriff

GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY Innocent until proven guilty is the usual way of expressing

make the decision that a person needs to be institutionalized are chosen by the party for their wi||ingne» to make a

this saying - but in Russia today, ancl in Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four, innocence does not exist. Innocence is an

biassed judgement - using the Ic)Obe definition of <chizo phreflia ah a cover-lip. They do not even need to make a

intangible thing - only obtained by proof, and so is guilt, but in both cases proof is not used to come to a judgement.

Orwell predicted in "Nineteen Eighty-Four"

close examination of facts and in Mendvedev's case in "A

written in the

Question of Madness'i did not understand the evidence, and

late 1940's, a very similar case to Russia today and her treat-

so did not use it aying - this person siiffers from schizophrenia - he should be institutionalized. The increcning

ment of dissidents.

The Party in Russia dominates politics. It does not allow

number of people in psychiatric hospitals also does not hurt

free speaking people - for this is against Russian criminal codes. In fact in a case against Yuliya Okulova, she was charged with the fabrication of a document that stated that

Russia's international reputation for having morr people iii hospital means niore c.ire for the people, while more in prison means a poor situation for the government.

freedom of speech, the press and creative art are absent in

In "Nineteen lighty-Eour'i Winston was guilty trom the

the U.S.S.R. When a Russian accused of anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda arrives in court - he knows he will be sen-

moment he began a diary. As in Ri,9sia, there was no law

written against sitch a manner - (the written lawf cio not

tenced. Amnesty states that there is "not a single case in which a Russian court has acquitted anYone charged with

matter as much as the unwritten ones) - but it meant that

political or religious offense" The court is a front to show the

he was freethinking and that waf against the system.

"Thought crime does not entail death; thought crinie is

rest of the world that justice is being done, while in reality, a

death" There was no hope for Winton to retrieve his

K.G.B. lawyer is putting up such a poor defence - and with-

innocence - and the novel traces deeper and deeper the

out supportive evidence that the case will have to go the

guilt that Winston Smith suffen.

other way.

It is not only that in both cases people were "guilty until

But this pre-determined guilt is also apparent in the Soviet

proven guilty" - they were guilty ot p|otting against the

use of Psychiatric hospitals for prisons in which they turn the

state before anY evidence could be produced. Guiltv was

free thinking dissidents into machines. The psychiatrists who

not proven it was.

13 Clark, Year 11 Red

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T LORITO CONVENT

TOORAK

1900

YEAR 11 RED

Top Row: 3rd Row:

1. Ols< hvna, J. Rigby, K. Wallis, S. O'Shaugnessy, S. Kiernan, B Clarke.

C. Canestra, J. Denison, M. Reed, S. Dalton, C. Langlands, 1. Colonibc)

2nd Row:

Y. Pelletier, S. Gardiner, A. Kelly, F. Panteli, B. Altamura, E Coon, A. WiN<inwon C Mc-(-onnachie, S. (,rinblat

(L. to R.j

Front

Row: S. Armstrong, V. Hayes, A. Steiner, Mrs. P. Whittle, Form Teacher M. Martin,

Absent - G Mighell

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TOORAK

1980

YEAR 11 ILUE

Back Row·

P Coqgriff, A Gilligan, 1 C obc-i,, V. Hat.ingo, o, A M. Comerford, P. Mortenson

IL to RI

071 Row: (,-

lianon, S Chana'llor, F. Sl,itterv. K. Mountain, I [)ale, M Roche

incl Ron·

A Mc Goldrick, A Mc Kinnon, M Chipp, M ( Linningham, T. Smith, M C)'Connor

1 rcint

C Wood. (; Vella, I. livrnei, Sr Elizabeth (Form teacher) H. Rabl, K Williams, M Anglis>

ROW:

ESSAY

You know, life has been good to me. I've had my ups and

downs but I've managed to live long enough to tell about them. I'm getting on in Years now, but when I think about it, my life has evolved around love, a special type of love and without it I don't think I could have got by.

1-he joys and pleasures of marriage, a constant companion, alwayq there when you need her. My familv have all grown up now but Iii tell you, when they were voiing 'uns, Princes and I would look after them, take them where they wanted to go. I cherish the memories.

I called her Princess' because che was so beautiful, just as graceful as a Princess. Whenever I was feling down or

Finally, we were on our \vav. There we were, my Princess and 1, out on the highway. I was travelling at night to avoid

the traffic and heat of the day. I was doing quite an amiable speed of seventy miles an hour, through the New South

W'ales country area. All of a sudden, I hit something and then there was darkness all around. I woke up at the District Hospital, after blacking out for a few hours. My immediate thoughts ran to my dear Princess I made mi way outside

and there I saw her, hanging from the back of a towtruck, Only 6,000 miles on the clock. The front was all crumpled, the paintwork was in a mess F. Byrnes

troubled, I would sit there and she would cheer me iii). Ill tell You, never once did I hear a whimper or a complaint from her. She was a little beautv!!

i can think of an instant, though, that always brings a tear to the eye. For vears I worked hard and had scrimped and saved all mY pennies, saving the odd dollar here or there, not going down to the pub everv night with the fella's from Work That's one of the things that goes hand in hard with

marriage, saving and investing for vour children's future.

Any-wav, I was saving for a trip around Australia. Travelling around the bush, visiting friendq and relatives I hadn't seen for years.

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FORM FIVE RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Everv fortnight Form Fives participate in an afternoon of sport. We have choices of activities. The more popular sports are. rowing, ice-skating, bowling, fitness, squash and swiniming We all enjoy, and all seem to get pleasure and relaxation from these subjects.

Paula Cosgriff

THE FOOL

THE FUTURE

As a young boy he was extremely intelligent. He always had many friends and was always up to

ideas and the evil plans of men lead us to the foreboding

Behind a veil of tangled webs, the future lies. Distorted

something. He and his family lived in a lower class area

dark years ahead.

and like every boy in his area he dreamed of becoming rich and powerful. As he grew older, his dreams for

inevitable downfall. Man is supreme, but foolish; he cannot

wealth vanished and he became more interested in

heed warning of his fearful fate in years to come. There is

The future is tomorrow, but it is today that predicts the

people and their problems.

much destruction and torment to overcome before one can

At twenty-five he became a Minister and asked to be sent to the slums where he could help the most. He never married, because he had notime. All hedid all day every

forsee a harmonious future. Man pitted against man. There

day was to walk the streets talking to people, knock on doors and helping any one. Everyone loved him and he

Tomorrow there will be twice as manY industries, inventions,

was never lonely. He had some bad spots and a few problem ''hoods" but generally he was happy.

does not present a problem - free society. There will still be

There was one hood called Tony whom the Minister

had known when Tony was a boy. The Minister watched Tony grow up from a sweet dependable kid to a cold and hard hood, but the Minister always believed that Tony was different because he knew love. The Minister spent much of his time talking with the boy. For a long time TonY rejected the Minister but slowly he softened, not excessively, but there was a response which excited the Minister greatly. Tony found a job, made new friends, stopped drinking and became verY close to the Minister.

Whenever Tony was not at work he would be with the Minister, walking with him, talking to people.

One day the Minister received news that his mother

are triumphs and defeats, but never unity within the world.

Man zooms ahead in technological achievements. and four times as many problems to overcome. The future crime, and disease, and misery, and injustice. Although man mav not repeat his mistakes, he can create new obstacles to trip over. The future is dim, if man has any part in it.

The themes of the future are "Power, "Discrimination'i and "Destruction" With his own master tools, man will

create a war to end all. His weapons are not the primitive

rifle or sling shot. He has the atomic bomb at his disposal.

Whole cities will be destroyed and races of people will be exterminated. There will be starvation and poverty in every country. The "All Men Are Equal" theme has proved too

difficult to put into practice.

Communications with other countries will cease. Trading embargoes will signify the collapse of the economy. This is the future, and no individual can help prevent it.

was ill and he was needed urgently. When the Minister

With everything crumbling around his feet, man will

told Tony, he became very withdrawn and walked away

wonder why. The inconceivable enemY which has disrupted

without saving a word. The Minister presumed that Tony would be alright and left for a week. When the Minister

society, has been his fellow-man all along, in a conspiracy against humanity.

returned he did not see Tony, So he decided to visit his

The future is upon us now. We have predicted the worst;

house. Tony's mother answered the door and as soon as she saw the Minister she became angry, calling the

the unimaginable horror of the unknown. Man is the

Minister a murderer.

foreboding, black water, where the only way out is down.

unknown enemy. he is the one leading himself into

The Minister sat on his bed in complete darkness. His

Camille Wood

eyes were streaming and over flowed with sorrow. His mind was confused with different emotions. He had

DREAMS

loved Tony as a brother. He felt that he had given Tony new life; he had been a work of art. The Minister felt he

They seemed just a dream

killed Tony, not the punk who put the knife in him in a fight. He had tamed a lion and then let him loose to fend for himself in a cruel world. Tony depended on the Minister completely. The Minister had shielded Tony

For they were but moon rays

Lithe and graceful Floating Yet steady

from the harm and the world but, when the shield was gone, Tony was faced with the stark reality with no

Beautiful

defence.

As a moon ray will

The Minister rose and walked to the table picked up a picture of Tony and then clutched it to his heart. He

And practice your beauty young girls

wondered what gave him the right to destroy a boy's life.

Chatter and be happy

If the Minister had never showed him what it was like on

Because moon rays orlly last for a while

But that beauty will fade So twirl and dance

his side of the world TonY would never have known what it was like, and thus never missed it.

Melissa Whelan,

But is Tony the only one who suffers? What about the Minister? The man who dedicates his life to helping

people and then is slapped in the face by his opposition; reality. Is the Minister the kind of man we need in

today's world, or should we all be set to feel no pain of

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love? 1 think the Minister loses the most. He knows the

pain of love and in this respect, he is either verv wise or a fool.

Melissa Chipp

MRS. ADE SOEKOTIO

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MEDIA STUDIES Each Friday fortnight form fives have an afternoon

devoted to a -different" kind of English. Dubbed "Media Studies" this afternoon is cleverly devised to prepare us for the position of great powers in the world of media.

Through criticising films such as "Phantom of the Paradise, we learnt of the powers of the entertainment

industry, and in what way record companies and television companies manage to manipulate their audiences to their advantage. When discussing the "Battleship Potemkin" not only were we given an insight to the fervour of the Revolutionary Russians of 1905, but

were shown the way to use films for propaganda Communist propaganda! Early in first form we watched a comdey called -The end of Civilization as we know it" starring John Clees. This was a humorous play by our

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English co-ordinators to introduce a new media to our

education, and through it we learned a little of the way to successtully operate television to suit the needs or wants of the station.

Second term, proved to be more interesting still.

Already we have made a study of Polanski's "Macbeth" and Polanski's unhappy background. This showed usthat

In a years time when our form is the dictatorship under which the world is run we will attribute our

perhaps incorporating Yourownemotions in a film is not

success to this fortnightly class where we learnt about

advantageous if realism is your goal. Now, it has been

those important media - power and manipulation.

left to us, to find out for ourselves if this intensive

theme. Some people intend to make radio plays and the

By the way, while reading this piece ot amateur journalism I hope you are aware of the fact that this is media, and therefore must be put through a test firstlY for realism, then for credibility and finally for

remainder will research the media and produce an

authenticity!

training programme has succeeded. Many girls are r-naking films, others will use slides, to project their

assignment about it.

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Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson's poems are short and precise but each word, each iniage grips until it feels like you are stiffering with Dickinson, almost as if you are also a part of her life, sharing her moods. At times her image s are so vivid and intense you feel that You could reach out and touch her, there, sitting by you, speaking of her experiences of life and death. Tile theme in many of Dickinson's poems is death, as in "There's been a death in the Opposite House and "It wAs not death, for I stood up" or she wrote in "1 felt a funeral in nly brain" of lohing touch with reality and sensing a great

I felt a Funeral, in my Brain, And Mournen to and iro

Kept treading - treading - till it seemed that Nense w,15 breaking through -

strain and pressure within her mind. She appears to consider life as a futile

And when they a// were seated,

existence and death even more so, but what is important in her poetry is the feelings within her body and mind which become to her, her whole existence, they are indeed predominant in every move she makes.

A Service, like a Drum -

9 felt a funeral in my brain" is a very concentrated and penetrating poem. One can feel the physical effort of the brain working as Dickinson fights against the thing which threatens to take over her consciousness. It seems to be the silence which threatens until the two of them are the only

And then I heard them lift a Box

ones left in the world and then she begins to fall, losing c.ontrol, as the

"plant in reason" breaks. Dickinson s language remains far from fancy but it is bold and melancholy as if there is no hope for her The precision of her words allow theni to penetrate deep within the reader as in "And then l heard theni lift a Box

Kept beating - beating - till /thought My Mind was going numb And creak across niy Noul With thobe same Boots of Lead, again.

Then Space - began to toi/, As a// the Heaven5 were a Be//, And Being, but an [ar,

And L and Silence, some strange Race Wrecked, solitary, here And then a Plank in Red.hon, broke,

And creak across my Soul.

Dickinson's concepts can also be startling. An example is the first line of "I felt a funeral in my brain:' It is not a concept or idea one would normally

feel but her message is not misunderstood in such bold terms. At other times Dickinson seems not so sure of herself or her feelings and the honesty to the reader. She has the power to envelope You with her words so as not to keep one at a distance or allow you td scoff Her words are too cioNe to

And I dropped down, and down -

And hit a World at every plunge, And Finhhed knowing - then -

the truth to allow that. As well as the writer, it is also the reader who

by Emily Dickinson c. 1861.

becomes entangled in the feelings portrayed in the poem of 1 mily Dickinson.

Elizabeth Wraith, Year 12.

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MISS WENDY MAN INC

MRS. ANNE HUNT

MR. GEORGE BUTMAN MRS. ANOUK SMETANA

r MISS MARY HOLMES

MR. ANDREW SCHMIDT

MR. NEIL DUNCAN

SR. RUTH WINSHIP

YEAR TWE LVE 'THE COUNCILLORS'

J Leonie Wood - School-Captain

Sarah McKinna - Vice-Captain

Caroline Walsh

So many times I've trudged down this hall, I feel by now I know it all.

How many times have I climbed this stair Thinking of life without tillie or a care.

Every stain on the carpet I know by sight, And every scratch on the wall tells of our plight.

So manY mornings I've entered that gate, Looked at the time and wondered mY fate This house of learning requires not much

Just constant work and a constant fight Monotony turning, deciding mY life As my memory keeps failing And my work is amis-5 I wonder how much more I can stand at this

Liz Blackie

Though my feelings are banned With good times and bad I feel tnat 13 years later, I feel very sad.

As the bell would ring, With a hum and a ping

It was down to the gr,nd of English and Maths While I'd yawn in despair "Oh, 1'11 never learn that" With a constant studY and constant stare I was taught every date and snare.

Suddenly bells rang a million times hence I realised where mY knowledge all went On fooling and destroving good knowledge being taught While I was laughing i nearly knew nought So I grew wise -

Not in knowledge revif,ed Marguerite Byrnes

But in the value of time that quickly went And nov, I confess I am guilty as much Of wasting time and what it all meant.

Simone Hannigan.

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Penelope Clunies-Ross

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Jane Cosgriff

Simone Hannigan

Margey Hurley

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Simonette Varrenti

Cathy Sim

Annette Riddell

Diana Quin

Stranger Weekends In the first six months this year, several Form Six students attended a number of Stranger Weekends. For those of you wondering what a Stranger Weekend involves, stop wondering and attend. It should be a most

beneficial, rewarding and enjoyable weekend for all of you as it was for all of us.

If you are considering attending such a weekend but wondering about the people who participate in these weekends, don't panic, as they are just like you. You all arrive knowing no-one and go home knowing everyone and feeling both sad and exhausted. W,th a complete lack of peer group pressure, people are able to give of themselves both comfortably and openly.

From this, valuable bonds of friendship are developed which do not conclude when the weekend does. Apart from the late nights, great food,

Sue-Ellen Purcell

terrific company, prayer reflections, lively discussions, beautiful weather, tremendous accommodation and great fun the weekend was really quite boring! So do attend in 1981.

Katherine Bond and Suellen Purcell, Year 12.

What is it we get from life that keeps us going on?

Sorrow;

Is it the warm, beautiful, sensitive

Listening

it's something 1 always feel

feelings that come from

life goes on - the people don't care

people we love?

but

happiness

Sitting

but / was too far to see the beauty

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through a// my life I'd have to find it

Laughing*

somewhere!

but the joke was on me Wishing-

Edwina England, Year 12.

but mY dreams never come true

Denise Owen

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Ann King

Ann Lev

Donna Magree

Melissa Murray

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Therese McCee

Louise McCracken

Claire Longmire

Caroline Long

Do you know where you're going?

7 know exactly where Irn going, Vm not quite sure how to get there, that's all'; 1 announced with a forced confidence to one of those imper.sonal careers advisors.

"Surely that's not good enough?"

I laugh because I notice a spider in her hair - just a small brown one, but nevertheless a spider.

"INo, I suppose it's not" I assume a false seriousness. I hope it bites her. I

thought "Well, what do you want fbr the future?" 1 contemplated the spider.

"Oh, not much really, I'll settle for a scholarship to R.A.TA or some such" "What's R.A.TA.?"

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Careers advisors are really such hopelessly uninformed creatures. "It's an Acadamy of Theology, 1 answer, assuming a superior offhand tone "funny vou haven't heard of it:'

I clean a nail - she clears her throat - the spider crawls in and out of the folds of her hair closer to her neck.

"Ill probably head for London in a couple of years and apply.

"Mnini'

The spider sits meditating on a strand of hair - it's bigger than I thought.

"However I've got to fill in a few years here before I go - what do you suggest I do?" 1 adopt a serious tone to make her feel useful.

Now she sits contemplating with her spider - her finger drums her chin, the light reflects silver on her glasses - she looks to be eveless. The spider

tentatively stretches a leg into space, prods the air, and withdraws it quickly.

I suggest you go out into the world - get a job, learn a bit about life before vou go traipsing off to foreign lands" Kathv Bond

Genevieve Bowes

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Katie Burke

Fiona Brittain

Jane Cameron

Christina Chan

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Christine Lee

Michelle Leber

Angela L amanna

Corinne Gressly

Genevieve Howse

How revoltingly contemptuous she was. "1'd prefer to remain in the safetY of my own naivety thank you very much" I replied.

Her eyes emerged over the top of her glasses for a moment before resuming their sanctuary behind the eyeless frames.

The spider began a silver deccent on a single, fragile thread beside her ear. I smiled, she thought it was for her. 1 retracted it hastily.

"But have You no urge to go out and meet people from different backgrounds with different interests to Yourself?"

"No-

My voice fell short and fast and hung on air, along with my spider.

It continued to descent, down, down, and I watched abstractedly as she continued to talk about the benefits of humanitY and other such

irrelevancies. Down, down it spill until it reached its destination - and hesitated on the edge of her collar, before making a hasty retreat across the

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floral fabric. It stretched a long-jointed leg in a single, delicate gesture toward the pink c f her flesh. Her voice droned on confident of mv

attention. The spider left the fabric for the warmth of her neck, prodding her skin with fine legs, she sensed it. Without breaking conversation, she

lifted her hand deftly, unconsciously; and brought her palm down, fast and flat on the small form, returning the hand in one liquid movement to her lap.

"So You see You really should have some idea where You're going to, otherwise it's really all a terrible waste of time, isn't it?"

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"Yes, I suppose You're right" 1 murmured vaguely because it seenied the appropriate thing to do. "Thanks, ancl I cose to leave - "BY the way, you killed it'; 1 informed the silver-eyed, floral-fabriced, brown-wnlidged person - and, opening the doorwav, made a hasty departure.

Marie-Louise Walker.

France Flanagan

Genny Costigan

Madeleine De Castella

Edwina England

Vanessa Leakes

Liz Fetherstonhaugh

Kate Winship

Liza Wraith

Marie-Louise Walker

Christine Vella

Mary-Rose Tighe

There are subterranian caverns In the bowels of the brain

Where wisps of thought glide by In the draught of consciousness Dreams are verled, some shrouded

With grey unfufillment

Amongst echoes of dormant inspiration.

Flowing through the brain There is a clear blue stream

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Where bright dreams and reflections Wink at the sky

Dazziing pink fantasies fly over Lazy green dreams While swift moving bronze hopes

Fiona MacDonald

Mary Muirhead

Dodge snags of black despair.

Behind the window of the eye Lies the urbanised brain

Where crowds of jostled thoughts Vie with one another in shouts And street brawls

To reach the comfort of conviction.

It S a desert of uncertainty

With mirages of false securitY Yet oases of assurance

Genevieve Howse, Form VI [9*a

Miss Patricia Ryan

Andrea Manley

Allison Moon

Penny Mudd

Peta McNamara

Sarah Nagle

Cathy Need

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Sally Shaw

Genny Seabrook

Melanie Schwarz

Marcelle Ryan

Katie Rocke

The miles continued on and on.

I felt this would never end.

The windswept plains Crept over the horizon They spread further than my eyes could see.

The deeply rich colours were distorted in the burning sunlight This was beauty to me

the loveliness only a million years can make But time was never important in this place!

No-one roamed these arie] centres,

Lisa Winstanley

theY were left to the guidance of

Petra Rajkovic

nature herself No human hands would ruin this sacred land

And when the sun would eventually give way to the moon,

The land whistled and whispered a blur of rural emptiness A treasure that no-one can steal,

A land that will live far, far beyond anyone's years!

Edwina England, Form VI

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Arena Milsson

Lindy O'Halloran

Andrea O'Halloran

Louise O'Leary

Maureen O'Shaughnessy

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