1983 Yearbook

Loreto, Mandeville Hall 1983

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Editorial, Monique Ryan, Year 11 Blue

An integral facet of Loreto's educational philosophy is the challenge to students to make full use of their opportunities.

Each one is encouraged to participate in the range of extracurricular activities offered, and to work towards

growth, spiritually, socially and intellectually. The challenge exists to learn, to believe, to lead, to be involved and to care

in an environment that stimulates development of individuality. Choir, debating. orchestra. creative studies. social

service and physical education aim at fostering each student while introducing new ideas and interests. Loreto girls are educated. not only in the narrow and academic sense, but

also in facing and accepting the challenges of life.

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Mrs. Anne Hunt

The Principal's Comment

Challenges abound and surround us!

It would be easy in the present climate to talk about the

challenge confronting independent schools in the face of threatened cuts in Government funding. Another obvious challenge facing schools is the task of preparing students to

face a world of technology. And one could go on.

I would like, however, to make my comment more personal and direct it primarily to the students themselves. If I

were asked what I considered the greatest challenge facing a secondary student today I would say it is to further that process of discovering, defining and confirming their life

values. This process begins in the early years, takes on more significance in Secondary School and remains a central task in the years beyond. Each day presents us with a multitude of choices and just as many responses. Learning to discern the good from the evil and more subtly learning to make the better and not merely the good response is certainly a challenge.

My hope is that this process is supported and informed by the values presented to us in the life of Jesus. In reflecting on our life values - what animates, directs and enriches our

lives - we find in the person of Jesus that fundamental

reality expressed in His words "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life'.' Any human life, lived outside that parameter runs the risk of becoming inhuman and alienated from the core of its being.

This school magazine is a record of the attempts of many individuals to express their life values - whether in writing, in art, in song, in sport or in the companionship of friends. I hope the life values of Loreto, Mandeville speak out clearly from these pages.

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Whilst the theme of challenge is particularly appropriate to this my first year as Deputy Principal at Toorak, it is very much an aspect of our school life at Mandeville and one that

has always impressed and stimulated me. Here there is the challenge to all of us, students, parents and staff, to contribute, to initiate, to support, to contest, to try, to participate, to believe, to hope.

Implicit in a challenge is a decision - to accept or to decline, and implicit in acceptance a risk - the risk of foresaking the security of the sidelines, the status quo, the risk of perhaps not achieving our hopes and expectations. To put

one's foot on the starting line and to run the race is to risk defeat and failure, if, that is, we measure success in terms of coming first and of beating the others. Perhaps the greatest challenge of all. and I hope. one that is fostered at Loreto, is the challenge not to measure success in terms of winning,

not to measure our strengths in terms of the weaknesses we perceive in others, but rather to adopt another criterion which values contribution, commitment and concern for the

community to which we belong, and the potential, the strengths, the preciousness and the life of each person in that community.

School is not simply a set of subjects and an appendix of activities. It is a community, complex in its composition, but united in a common endeavour and accepting a tremen-

dous challenge, certainly manifest in a multiplicitY of forms, but in essence a challenge to participate and in participating to grow.

(Mrs.) Anne Hunt. Deputy Principal

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School Captain - Kathryn Riddell Schoo; Vice-Captain - Caroline Westmore

School Captain, Kathryn Riddell

This year has proved to be one of the greatest challenges

I personally thank the councillors for their assistance and support throughout the year. Their duties within the school are difficult and our achievements as a group are hard to

of my school career. Yet, these impressions I write are

analyse The position of councillor is constantly questioned

written on behalf of the form that I represent: the girls who I

and criticised and perhaps the only ones who can judge our success are the students. Yet. I feel confident in saying that each member of the council has been conscious of her duty

have grown and learnt with. Undoubtedly. we have all become a great part of each others' lives.

It is with difficulty that we try to come to terms with both the quantity and the quality of our H.S.C. year. It is not easy to condense a year. Our final year of secondary education has been infinitely more than could be presented in this short account. Despite this I attempt to convey thanks. stir memories and provoke thought.

Our year has, of course, been filled with uniquely crazy times - our civies day, hamburgers, spotty umbrellas.

negroes etc ... For many H.S.C. has been a constant source of worry with the typical hardships that accompany one's final year. However, in the course of our studies we have learnt more about ourselves and those around us. This

growth is ultimately the growth that is not found in a text book but is discovered in our bid to become independent and aware adults.

We thank the teachers for their help during 1983. They know our strengths and our weaknesses and have shown a real concern in the growth of our personalities. We do not always appreciate their dedication and I thank them for their tolerance and co-operation.

We thank our parents for the opportunity to receive this

to reach the students in the school and to be seen as both an

approachable figure and indeed a friend. Although at times we become frustrated in our ambitions and the reality of our true abilities eluded us. I believe our efforts have been

endless. My hope for future council bodies is that they encounter the mutual respect and friendship that I feel prevailed in our year.

I specifically want to thank my Vice-Captain. Caroline. for continually boosting my confidence throughout the year.

Her job may have appeared to be a thankless one but we all certainly appreciated her efforts and we all relied on her sense of humour to relieve many a situation. Hiking may not be her forte but she certainly did a great job with minutes.

Finally, it remains that 1 must measure the effectiveness of our school! This must be ultimately recognized in the extent of the human relations that exist among the people within it.

That is, in the relationship of teacher with teacher, student

with teacher, student with student. One can only judge on our ability to reach out and help each individual.

education. Their decision to send us to a Christian school

So what lies ahead of us? The injustices in our world cannot be ignored. Our hope for the future is that from the tangle and uncertainty of the present will come a capacity to

has enabled us to become aware of the spiritual dimension in our lives. Whether we choose to accept and utilize this opportunity or whether we ignore it, our schooi has founded in us thoughts other than those of academic nature,

cope and an enthusiasm to tackle the challenges in our midst. Hopefully, we may rise beyond our intellectual theorising and do something positive to benefit mankind, to whom we have such a great responsibility.

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Challenge, Sr. Kathleen Brennan, I.B.V.M.

An ant struggles with a grain of soil - the last of many thousands of grains removed to make the nest. A nestling, fully feathered but scared, takes its first flight to the nearest branch. urged on by its parent. Your kitten pouncing on spring moths becomes attracted by the flurry of birds. Its heart beats in response to a new excitement - a greater challenge.

Let us leave the outdoors and nature and apply this concept to our lives. Does it have meaning? I believe so, though we may not frequently think of our experience under that term. But it brings to mind something new to be achieved, a

new situation testing our feelings and abilities, perhaps branching out in friendships. It varies with every individual's experience, with many facets and levels of meaning.

For the young, challenge is interwoven with the fun, the joy of life as small goals are won. Later there is the resultant

sense we develop of power to make responsible choices.

The questions of what we are able to do, and what we ought to do, arise. Accepting life with all it offers and demands, as God's gift, could be the context in which we reflect on these

Sr. Kathleen Brennan

questions. It is indeed challenging, but unlike the America's Cup challenge, requires no material support, simply faith, reflection and commitment.

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Library Staff

Back Row: Mrs. Therry Haas, Mrs. Lyn Ross, Mr. David Callinan, Mrs. Irene de Soysa.

Front Row- Mrs. Carol Black, Mrs. Peg Goode.

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Sr. Susan Daily I.B.V.M., Mrs. Jan Moore, Mrs. Kerrie Perry, Mrs. Barbara Oats, Mrs. Ann Parnmer.

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Staff: Mrs. Val Donald, Mrs. Pam Moller, Mrs. Sue Saxor, Mrs. Susan Leask, Mr. Barry Launder, Mrs. Marie-Louise Khamara, Sister Bernadette Gray. Miss Jennifer Cann.

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Orchestra participated in the Victorian Schools Music festival at the Camberwell Civic Centre. The music pupils have given two lunch-time concerts in the 'Music House' for their parents and friends.

The Junior School Community gathered most Friday

afternoons for Assembly, where we presented items from our classes in Music, Speech and Drama, Art and Social Studies. We have participated in many inter-school Sporting and social events in swimming. hockey. netball, softball, gymnastics. fencing and a 'dance workshop'.

Girls from Years 5 and 6 have just completed Trinity College examinations in Speech and Group Drama. Year 69 will present the 'Wizard of Oz' for their parents and friends early in December.

The "Art in Action" display held in conjunction with

Sports Day was a fitting comment on the activities of our very lively art department. The ninety Year 6's made a

patchwork mural which decorates the new Library. The 'Raku Pottery" Segment of the Year 6 art program was a great success. The girls from Prep to Year 6 have each made a poster to advertise the 'Carols at Como',

Many girls participated in the M.S. Read-a-thon, raising A Report from Sister Maria

Our 1983 year in the Junior School is now drawing to a close. In these last weeks we look back on the many events

which have been part of our growing time. Each month has presented some opportunity for us to be involved in a variety of activities.

We began our year planning a new building which meant watching the demolition of the "Kindergarten", and now we are enjoying using a beautiful Library and Multi-purpose room for Physical Education classes. Ballet, Orchestra,

Choir, Gymnastics and assemblies. The opening of the building was a memorable event, Sister Noni Mitchell,

Provincial Superior of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary was our guest of honour.

We have remembered and celebrated the major feasts of the Church's year as a school community with special paraliturgies. where each class has an aspect to prepare for the combined presentation: beginning with Ash Wednesday when we were signed with the ash cross made from the burning of our Lenten resolutions. The Years 5 and 6's presented the Easter Play "With You Always" in the glade.

The Year 6's attended the Mass of Chrism, during Holy Week, at St. Patricks Cathedral. as many of them have been Confirmed this year. The feast of Annunciation featured the pioclamation of a great announcement in the form of a televised news bulletin, advertised by bill-boards

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Preparatory, Years 2,3,4 and 6 were involved in the making of a video tape on "Teaching of Handwriting", which will be used in classes for pre-service Teachers, at I.C.E. Oakleigh Campus.

These have been some of the "extra" activities we have

been involved in during a very full year. Each one has grown through the daily events in the Junior School. We have welcomed 'newcomers' in Staff and pupils and we now farewell Miss Dillon, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Tozer. Mrs.

O'Donaghue and Mrs, Upjohn, and thank them for their magnificent contribution to our growth and happiness in the Junior School.

Ihave enjoyed the challenge of my first year in the Junior School. I thank each member of the staff and each child for

making this year happy and I look forward to 1984 with the hope that we will all continue to grow together. I thank the parents for their continued support.

May God bless you all and keep you always in His love.

Sr. Maria Bongiorno, I.B.V.M.

A New Principal for the Junior School, Mrs. Barbara Burke

made our own labels. "To Jesus with Love". The

The opening of the school year 1985 saw Sr. Maria Bongiorno take up the position of Junior School Principal at Mandeville. Sister's previous roles were at Portland, Kirribilli - Sydney and South Melbourne. The latter three saw her mixing the role of Principal with teaching in various areas.

Assumption was marked by the presentation of a 'Rosary Tableau'. the story of each mystery was told in pictorial form on ten circles representing the beads. We are now preparing

fourteen years. She entered the Normanhurst novitiate in 1968 and later moved to Melbourne's Christ College for

for Advent, when we will decorate the "Jesse Tree" with the

teacher training.

symbols of the waiting people: we are there in the symbol of

Currently Sister is involved in Study, the planning of Junior School buildings and is a member of the sub-committee for Health and Human Relations. working o the Guidelines. She is also the Catholic Education Office Representa-

around the school. The Year 3's celebrated, for the first

time, the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. On the feast of the Sacred Heart we collected tin food-stuff and

our school crest.

Each class has been involved in the celebration of the

Father/Daughter Masses.

Being a Ballarat girl she was educated at Loreto there for

This year has seen the formation of a Junior School Choir of girls from Years 4 to 6 who auditioned for a place. The

tive on the State Health Committee.

girls work and subsequent performances have given great

wealth of experience in administration and teaching in future years. We wish her a happy and fulfilling stay.

pleasure to their many audier.ces. The Junior School

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Junior School Staff From Left Back Row: Miss M. Dillon, Mrs. B. Burke, Miss A. Tierney. Mrs. P. Tozer, Mrs. G. Warren.

Cenrre Row: 9. Margarita . Miss B. Tims. Mrs. D. Peters, Mrs. M. Hull, Mrs. C. Liersch, Miss A. McKenzie. Mrs. J. Baskett, Mrs. V. Moloney.

Front Row: Sr. Marie, Mrs

L. Frampton. Miss P. Moylan (Deputy Principa!), Sr. Maria Bongiorno

(Principal), Mrs. S. Singh, Miss M. Sadler, Mrs. S. McKernan.

A Short Acknowledgement to Sister Teresa Lowery It was with regret we learnt that Sister Teresa. our Junior

School Principal at Toorak for the last six years would not be returning to Toorak in 1983.

She would instead be taking a well earned break from the teaching world but would not be idle as studies for a year were beckoning her back to her home town. Sydney. 1982 was a different year for Sister Teresa, for not only did she have fhe Junior School to contend with, along with all the necessary plans and preparations for our lovely new

building. but also, most sadly, Sister Teresa watched her mother's health decline and finally saw her mother laid to rest in peace.

We wish Sister Teresa all the best. from her friends here at

Toorak from the smallest to the oldest, in her future

ventures - wherever and whatever they may be, and hope that she won't forget us too quickly. We miss Sister Teresa around our Junior School with her quiet and gentle control

and warm smile. doing her best to please everyone at once.

Thank you Sister Teresa for being you and having shown so many of us your generosity of spirit in giving of yourself so freely and tirelessly.

Report from the Junior School Library,

Mrs Beverley Chancellor, Librarian This year there has been much activity in preparation for the move into our brand new library. Everyone has looked forward to this. The girls on the library committee and a small band of mothers helped to prepare many new books to take their places on the new shelves.

Children's Book Week was celebrated in many ways throughout the whole school. There were displays, puppets. models, mobiles, competitions, story telling by visitors and dressing-up as book characters. A good deal of worthwhile fun was enjoyed which helped to promote the pleasure of reading.

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Preparatory

Back Row - Left to right: Danielle Burnes, Becky Podbury, Rebecca Ringersma, Alice Hume, Amber

Horsfall, Brooke MoLoughlan, Emily Burke, Kylie Podolakin and Fiona Hammond.

Centre Row - left to right. Amelte de Montalembert, Katherine Fahy, Fiona Collie, Eliza Guthrie, Anna

Messina, Sophie McGowan. Luisa Vaccari. Poppy Shmith, Lisa Francazio and Betty Kfoury.

Front row - left to right: Letitia Gamble and Elisha Hall.

Class Teacher: Mrs. M. Hull.

JANUARY

Getting Ready for School, Poppy Shmith, Preparatory When I was four we went to the shop and bought my uniform and my school bag and because I was very good Mummy went and bought some 'Hello Kitty' for Sam and I. Sophie McGowan, Preparatory

When I went to buy my school books I bought a book for

myself out of my own money and then Mummy bought all the other books. On the way home I was excited and looked at my books in the car.

FEBRUARY

My First Day at School, Elisha Hall, Preparatory When 1 first came to school I felt very excited and in the night time I couldn't wait for school next day, but when I came to school I was feeling shy. When Mrs. Hull showed me all the things at school I really felt happy in myself, Pancake Tuesday - 15th February, Amber Horsfall, Preparatory

We made pancakes on Pancake Day. I was very excited when I made my dough and put in in the frypan. When the bubbles came 1 turned it over and put jam on it and ate it.

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At school we can all do different things. We do writing

Family Day, Felicity Zahara, Year 1

and different books. As well we do work. We can do small

On Family Day we have great fun. There is a big ball and the men swing us onto the ball and then catch us. There is a

things and big things. We also do Art.

disco as well and it is great fun. There are stilts in the lawn.

Its great fun on Family Day. I love it.

School, Laura Robertson, Year 1

School is nice. At school we play games. One good game is 'Home you go'. It is a good game and I like it.

Family Day, Bianca Henning, Year 1

At family day we had a lot of fun. We played a lot of games and we ate a lot of food. Some of the time Mum and

School, Libby Bowen, Year 1

Dad drank some drinks and had some food too.

At school we work while some children have their reading heard. and when the bell rings we go out to play and have our play lunch. When the bell rings again we have to come

in and work again, and we keep working and then the bell rings and we have lunch, and then the bell rings and we go

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out to play. After the third bell we have to come in and work again, and sooner or later we pack up and put our chairs up.

Then we get changed and bring our blazers and bags in.

Then wego up and have a story. After the last bell we go

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home.

School, Sally Waugh, Year 1

At school in Prep I was scared to go to Year 1 but I got used to the idea. Then it was the last holiday and I went in and I found it was fun.

New Desks, Sarah Magee, Year 4 Blue

The first day I looked into the classroom. the room was bare. I thought, Oh where are the desks? Later on we all went to get tables, not desks. We carried them back to the

classroom. We sat down. Boy was I squashed! Later on in March our new desks and chairs arrived. We carried the

desks and chairs back to class. They were terrific. We ripped off the plastic (there was tons). Everyone was so excited they were shouting and jumping up and down. We allliked them a lot. It felt funny but nice in our new desks because you didn't have to bend down and dig through the pile to get a book. It was much better.

The First Day of School for 1983, Rebecca Gardner, Year 5 Gold

I arrived at school on the ninth of February. Mum came in with me. and I felt so excited! I did not know what the grade five teachers would be like, except for Miss Tierney who I had in grade three. 1 looked on the first grade five door I saw. It said: Mrs. G. Warren. and had a long list of names on one side of the door. I started reading from the top.

Family Day, Karen Howell, Year 5 Red

BLACK, ZOE BOTTARI, KARMA. There was Lisa

At Family Day this year, there were free ice-creams and lots of games. There was a huge ball and some of the adult people at the Family Day volunteered to roll the ball. Then

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when the ice-cream stand was opened everyone had a free

me. Then Mrs. Warren came over to the door and let me in.

ice-cream or two or three.

I went and sat down in a vacant desk, while Mrs. Warren

talked to my Mum.

I had a go on the ball, and on the stilts I had a few little falls.

At playtime I went outside and began to look for my

All the parents and the children had a picnic lunch on the

friend, Kellie. I was walking along when I passed the shoulder of a girl with blonde hair and I said: "Don't I know

oval. Then someone brought out a long rope and it was girls against boys as we played tug of war. We laughed so much I don't know who won. There was also a parachute under

you from somewhere?" She turned around and it was Kellie. She said: "I've been trying to find you all playtime!

which we went and had fun. Then the children over eleven

"You mean it the other way round!" 1 said. After a day we had done no work and I felt great! But after that day we

went to the disco in the senior school. The Family Day lasted all afternoon and I think everyone had a very good

certainly did a lot of work!

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Back Row: Miranda Ellis, Rebecca Connell. Brigid Byrne, Danielle Passaro, Jaemie Marker, Holli Bourke-Finn, Sarah Southall, Christina Chisholm, Laura Robertson.

Centre Row: jessica

Drake, Marie Anne Davies. Elizabeth Bowen. Talia Karanicolas. Claire Singh,

Megan Larnach-Jones. Bianca Henning. Joanna Laurence, Amy Bongiorno. Alix McLoughlan.

Front Row: Sarah Collie. Sarah Clacherty, Olivia Burnes, Jacqueline Sherren. Julie Bonollo, Felicity Zahara. Fionna Scott, Penelope Doig. Jacinta Finnigan. Sally Waugh.

Class Teacher:

Sister Marie Kelly.

Absent: Emi/v Loncraine.

Moomba, Alix McLoughlan, Year 1 MARCH

Moomba at School, Melanie Phingsthorne, Year 5 Gold

The day finally came - Moomba! We al' dressed up and had lots of fun! We had a parade, for which we all made

Moomba is a fun time of the year. All of year one were fairies for the school Moomba Parade. Miss Sadler was a big M. We walked around the grass. The Preps wore funny

faces. There was a dragon there. After the Parade each class wa]ked around the grass and then back to their place.

masks and some Year Six girls made a colourful dragon.

The Year Sixes also organized games. We had relays guessing games and then we all gathered on the oval to dc

the Hokey Pokey. Mothers came to watch and they were invited to join in. After the fun, school finished and some of us went to Moomba in the city.

St. Patrick'§ Day, Tina Toscano. Year 5 Gold

St. Patrick's Day was held on Thursday 17th March, but we celebrated it on Friday 18th March at our assembly.

Every class had a ieprechaun. Mrs. Warren chose me to be the Grade 5 Gold leprechaun. because it was my birthday!

At play-time I had zo go to see Miss Dillon who was organizing our assembly. Some classes made green shamrocks. which the leprechauns gave out to their own class and teacher. We made green hats that we wore and we wore green knicker-bockers. white blouses and green stockings. It was most enjoyable.

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Moomba, Jacinta Finnigan, Year 1

For the Moomba fun day we made wings at Art to be a

fairy. We also made a very big poster. It was all really really really really really really really really really really fun.

The Moomba Parade, Anna Bowen, Year 2

In March we had a Moomba parade. Everyone had to dress up. My class had to dress up as fr·uit. Some dressed up as apples and some dressed up as pears. some dressed up as bananas and some other girls dressed up as oranges and the o:hers dressed up as grapes. I dressed up as some grapes. We all did the hokey pokey. it was fun.

Moomba, Sandra Aarons. Year 2

We had a Moomba parade. it was fun. We saw a dragon, ir looked like a giant worm with frills.

The Bushfires, Emily Burke. Preparatory The bushfires were sad. They burnt some houses, some schools, some trees and I heard a mother possum got burnt.

We brought some pictures for the newsboard of the fire and we prayed for the people.

16th MARCH - The Swimming Sports, Haroula Georgandas, Year 6 Gold

The news quickly around spread around the three Year 6 classes. Everyone was talking and chattering to each other.

Finally, I heard about it. On March 16th, there would be swimming sports. All the children were very excited and

Moomba, Denielle Burns. Preparatory

nervous. At last the big day came. The classes were full of

We came to school in home dresses. We had a fashion

parade in our classroom. The school paraded on the grass. I had a curly streamer hat. All the mummies came and did the Hokey Pokey.

noise trying to find their belongings. Eventually we had our swim suits on and ready to go. After a short while it was our turn to swim. The gun fired and we were off. Splashing. swirling and swishing we quickly swam. We did not come first, but at least we came third.

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Claire-Ann Folley, Year 6 Blue

There it is a big block of land. A week later dinosaur bones

big and grand. creeping up from under the ground. Within the bones like bricks and wood waiting to be put up, Gradually the dinosaur gets sick of staying the same, and

decides to look like an elephant two storeys high. The elephant gets a big blanket to spread over his cold back.

No one knows just what this elephant will change into next. but we all hope that the elephant will camouflage itself as our new Loreto Junior School Library and Gymnasium.

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In March, Loreto had a Moomba parade. Year 4 Blue was the band. Other grades did different things. It was very very hot. Laidley Nathan got a blood nose and had to sit down. Miss Dillon helped us to make our costumes. They were all very nice. Miss Sadler was a Big M carton. I had a red hat with a silver stripe. and a red suit with black buttons

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and a silver stripe. I enjoyed the parade. We did the Hokey Pokey and everyone, even mums made a huge circle and did the Hokey Pokey. It was a fantastic day.

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Back Row: Kathleen McCarthy, Genevieve Jackman, Natalie Bowden, Claire Nelson, Rene Miller, Anna Bowen, Emily Kift, Kate Johnston, Sarita Merlo Centre Row:

Marika Benetti, Katrina Laurence. Margery Clark. Olivia Jones. Alyssa Orvis. Annabel

Collie. Sophie Freeman, Caroline Strahan, Alexis Kimmorley.

Front Row:

Justina Carter, Paige Hanrahan, Gabrielle McCorkell, Edwina Bowtell-Harris. Michaela

Keogh, Emma Dunlevie, Sandra Aarons, Jacqueline Bradshaw, Virginia Griffith, Prudence Nolan.

Class Teacher: Mrs. S. Singh.

APRIL

Easter Bonnet, Joanna Laurence, Year 1

At the Easter Bonnet Parade we all had good Fun. My

The Easter Bonnet Parade, Michelle Siwka. Year 5 Gold

Mum could not come but lots came to it. All the teachers

During the week at art, all the classes of the school made

came. Miss Dillon had fun at it too. The Easter Bonnet

Easter bonnets to wear in a hat parade. All the classes put

Parade was a good time.

on their hats and sat in a circle on the basket ball court. Each

grade paraded one by one. When all the children had finished parading, the teachers paraded in their Easter April, Lilly Adams and Virginia Keogh. Year 5 Red

bonnets. 1 think the hat parade was great fun!

In April year 5 Red made up a plav about Jesus and the happy times in his life. The name of this play was "Jesus,

Easter Bonnet Parade, Rebecca Chapman. Year 5 Blue

this is Your life! It was based on a commentator recalling

On Friday, 8th April we had an Easter Bonnet Parade

Jesus' life from when he was born through the many people

and everyone in the Junior School designed and made a

he helped as a young man. The two main characters were

hat. The parade took place on the basket ball court after

Lilly Adams as Jesus and Virginia Keogh as the

lunch. Each class was judged by a teacher and the winners

commentator. There were many other characters such as

had a special parade during which Miss Dillon took photos

the shepherd boy, Zaccheus, Mary and lots more. We all

and all the children sang "In Your Easter Bonnet" I was one

enjoyed doing the play very much and everyone in the class

of the winners in my class. On my hat I had two rabbits, lots

had a part. We owe our many thanks to Miss Tierney and

of streamers and a basket with a duck in it.

Miss Sadler for helping us.

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23rd APRIL - "The Wizard of Oz" Auditions, Belinda Mier, Year 6 Gold

The beginning of "The Wizard of Oz" ... April 23rd and

30th were big days for some people even though they didn't know it. For those days were the auditions for "The Wizard Easter Bonnet Parade, Mariko Benetti, Year 2 At school we had an Easter Bonnet Parade. We made our

of Oz", our end of year play.

hats at Art. I made a hat with strips of paper and some

28th APRIL - The Rubella Injections,

flowers. The paper was all colours. When they were made

Kate Dunlevie, Year 6 Gold

we brought them back to the classroom. The big day came.

It was exciting, I did not win. Emily won in Grade 2.

Thursday April 28th we walked slowly and stiffly into the room. little steps at a time. Suddenly the sharp stinging point approached me, Ouch!! but it did not hurt after all that fuss. Slowly I went up the stairs holding on to my arm. As I went to my locker I saw one of my friends had turned 'green' and one had fainted. However, I did not think it hurt that

much and at play I was as good as new.

The Easter Bunny Visit, Becky Podbury. Preparatory We heard a thump. Luisa found a basket of eggs in the bushes near the Prep. classroom door. The Easter Bunny was hiding looking at us. I saw his pink nose. Letitia saw his

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Centre Row:

Vanessa Charles, Kate Canavan, Ella Bonello, Kate Morrison. Andrea Blake, Julie

McCorkell, Laura Bo,g, Zoe White, Michelle Thomas, Michelle Francazio, Therese Ryan.

Front Row:

Sasha Hubay, Silvana Calleri, Rebecca Burnes, Alexia Bowtell-Harris, Angela Jayamaha,

Jasmine Lincoln, Leanne D'Cruz, Jane Mercovich, Clare Chamberlin.

Class Teacher: Miss A. McKenzie.

5th MAY - The Weird and Wonderful Parade, Anna McNamara, Year 6 Gold

Weird and Wonderful ...On Thursday May 5th we had a Weird and Wonderful dress-up day. Vanessa Adams and Christine Boyle supplied the games and prizes for oin class, They had some really good ones too. We had it on the oval at lunchtime and all sat in a circle. We had dancing competitions and pass the parcel. The outfits were good too. Some people brought their roller skates and skated on

Completion of Prep. Annex Room, Letitia Gamble, Preparatory

We got a new part to our classroom. It was exciting. We all went in and played with the toys. We thought of different names for the room. 1 wanted to call it the Daffodil Room.

the netball courts. some wore tailcoats and others dressed as

groovy ballerinas. It was a weird and wonderful way to wind down our weary work day.

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1 have got my new winter uniform. It is big and blue. 1

wear a blue ribbon in my hair. I like my winter uniform.

(First week in 2nd Term) - continuing "The Wizard of Oz", Siobhan O'Callaghan, Year 6 Gold It was an exciting day at the beginning of Term 2 when we all found out which part everyone received in the play. I was to be Aunt Em The best part which Siobham Madigan

building going on. They are building a new library and a new

accepted, was Dorothy„ Friday afternoons are fantastic. We

sports room. I can't wait till its finished.

have fun as well as do lots of hard work. Miss Sadler is our

Drama Teacher. We rehearse the play in different ways.

One of them is to pair off, pick a scene in the play and act it in ways it could have been or the way i: is. "The Wizard of 02" is a great play and is my favourite.

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Building, Paige Hanrahan, Year 2 Just outside the Grade two classroom there is some

Recorder Group, Emily Arthur. Year 5 Blue On Friday, 20th May the Year 5 and 6 special recorder

group played at Assembly. The Year 5's played "Canon" and "Winter" and the Year 6's "Ronde" It was a lot of hard

work preparing for our performance but we all enjoyed doing it. We hope to be able to play again doing it. We hope

to be able to play again at the end of Term 2. The recorder group consists of fifteen Year 5 and 6 girls who play descant, treble and tenor recorders. We practise every Thursday at 2.30 p.m.

Our Lady's Liturgy for May, Kathryn Ryan, Year 5 Gold On the day we broke up for the May holidays, we had a Mary liturgy because May was Mary's month. All the girls in

each class bought one flower with their mum's name on it and put them in a class bunch. After lunch everyone went up to the hall. Every grade had made a poster. Ours was of

24th MAY, Angela Orvis, Year 5 Blue

It seems so long ago, but it is only three months ago when I first stepped into the Year 5 Blue Classroom. So many strange faces! So many different things! All the things of the past whirled around my head. jumbled and faded. This was

Mary at the foot of the cross. The grade 5's had sewn a big picture of Mary. After we had the liturgy all the grades went

my new school and I was going to live in Melbourne whether

downstairs around near the grade prep's room. We sang

teacher introduced me to members of the class who were

songs and then each grade put their bunch of flowers on the

present then I sat down and began to unpack my

steps. Then all the girls went home for the holidays.

belongings. Suddenly the bell rang. Quickly I stuffed my things under my desk because we had to stand for prayers.

I like it or not. "Not much of a choice!" I thought. My new

The rest of the day was alright except that everyone was making a fuss of me, but I felt good. All I know now is that

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Middle Row: From left to right: Sister Maria Bongiorno, Kate Canavan, Laura Borg, Natasha Stipanov,

Michelle Thomas, Tina Gentile, Julie McCorkell, Andrea Blake, Rebecca Burnes, Kate Morrison. Robbie McHale, Angela Passaro, Miss Ann McKenzie.

Front Row: From left to right: Vanessa Charles, Clare Chamberlin, Sasha Hubay, Jane Mercovich,

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Centre Row:

Alexandra Pelletier. Melanie Smith, Dominique Burnes, Gabriella Cadden, Natasha Hutton,

Francoise Bradshaw, Monique Ireland, Lisa Francis, Fiona Von Menge, Laidley Nathan, Sarah Magee.

Front Row: Kym Bonollo. Annabel Loncraine, Camilla Drake, Elizabeth Clancy. Rebecca Carnovale, Ann Maree Broomhead, Emily McGuigan. Jillian Grochowski, Diana Roche.

Class Teacher: Mrs. J. Baskett.

Absent: Emma Noonan.

JUNE

Photos, Jacqueline Sherren. Year 1

We all had our photos taken. We all had separate photos and a school photo. For the School photo we had to sit or stand on benches. My Mum bought my photo. She liked it.

Year 5 Father/ Daughter Mass - 5th June, Sarah Mercovich, Year 5 Blue

During the first week in June we all prepared for our Father/Daughter Mass. We learnt some new hymns and we cut out loaves of bread from paper. coloured them and then wrote our christian names and our fathers on them. We

placed them all around the Chapel. On Sunday we went to Mass in the Chapel with our fathers. Some girls did the Readings and bidding prayers and took up the gifts in the Offertory Procession. After Mass we went to the Undercroft for a barbecue breakfast. Then our fathers talked to each

other and we played. Then we ali went home.

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Our Plant is Growing, Alyssa Orvis. Grade 2

Once when my friend brought a potato with roots growing out of it. and we planted it. It grew very quickly. Then we put a ruler in the pot and now it is up to 22 cm. Soon it will be past the ruler.

Maths Club, Katie Nelson. Year 6 Blue I dont know how Mrs. Peters does it. She must have to

get up everY Tuesday at about 5,00 a.m. and come to

school to put everything out before 8.15 a.m. I don't know how I do it either because its so cold on winter mornings.

But I still seem to make it. with a bit of help! (Dad drags me

out of bed. shoves me into the shower. and Mum gets me dressed! My brother takes me to school because he catches the bus outside school. but hes only eight!)

If my Dad wou!d allow me to have a calculator, Oil<e everyone else!). then I'd be able to play the ace new calculator games!

Wet Day at School, Sophie Watson, Year 6 Blue

The day was miserable and awfully cold and my fingers The Scholarship Award, Emily Chester, Year 6 Red One cold Saturday morning in June some Year 6's and

and ears were like ice-cubes, but as soon as I got into the

nice warm classroom they started melting. When my fingers were flexible enough I opened the window and saw the cold

girls from other schools came to a big classroom in the senior school to work from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 on the 1983 scholarship examination.

rain dripping from the green shiny leaves of the trees.

Maths Club, Karen Vanspal]. Year 6 Blue If by chance you were to stroll through the Junior School Library on any Tuesday morning around 8.15 a.m. you would be quite surprised at the sight before your eyes. The sight of calculators. maths games, puzzles and pattern blocks scattered about the floor of the softroom and library. You would see the blue covered bodies of year 5 and 6 girls, intent on solving the problems at hand. This is the busy bee hive of the Maths Club!

The atmosphere is warm and relaxing. It isn't like an extra

class. but a place where you can stretch your thoughts to the limit or just have fun with maths games, calculators or puzzles. I go there every week and enjoy the challenge of

the brain teasers and the problems. Now remember if you should happen to stroll through on a Tuesday morning t....._

Everyone was nervous about comprehension, some maths problems and writing an essay.

In the 15 minutes break we were able to be introduced to

other girls. In all it was an exciting and worthwhile experience and good practice for future exams.

First Holy Communion, Kate C

On Sunday June 19th Grade 3 had their First Communion. All the girls walked up the aisle and sat down one on each side with their families. We sang songs during mass and Father Leonard talked to us. We went to communion.

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Melissa Graydon, Kate Ball, Michele Treloar. Victoria Incani, Vanessa Brown, Julia

Borghesi, Christy Davies, Georgina Kjft, Josephine Gardner.

Front Row:

Danielle Merlo, Victoria Lawler, Amy Cleland, Mary-Jo Hurry, Jennifer Ingwersen, Kate

Follie, Lucy Ryan, Hannah Richardson, Emma Callander.

Class Teacher: Mrs. C. Liersch

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Centre Row: Kate McNally. Emma Lund, Alexandra Galante. Eliza Larratt, Kathryn Ryan, Tina Toscano, Karma Bottari, Jacinta McCarthy.

Bottom Row.

Michelle Siwka, Sally Tester, Lisa Sculley. Rebecca Gardner, Siobhan Merlo, Melanie Phingsthorne. Claudine Martin-Piovano. Helen Thorn.

Absent: Karly Todaro. Natasha Wark.

First Holy Communion, Kendra On June the 19th we had our First Communion, three

boys came too and saw how Holy Communion was blessed

and when we went outside everyone went mad with their cameras and the photographers came to take a class photo and a separate one. Everyone was still going mad with their cameras.

Our Visiting Teacher, Kate MeNally, Year 5 Gold In June Year 5 Gold had a student teacher in our class for

three weeks. Her name was Miss McConnel] and everyone

liked her very much. With her we did some interesting science experiments. We were disappointed when she had

School Photos, Katherine Fahy, Preparatory We had our photos taken at school. We had to say funny

to leave.

things. We had a big photo taken all together. I like that one

Year 5 Father/Daughter Mass, Alex Galante,

the best.

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Road Safety Campaign, Brooke McLoughlan,

we celebrated Mass and then we had breakfast of coffee.

We had our Father/Daughter Mass on the 5th June. First Preparatory

We put road signs all over the school. We had a pretend car at school. We learnt not to run across the road and to

look both ways before we walk across the road. I am going to wear my seat belt now.

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sausages. orange juice. tea, and rolls. Then the fathers

talked and got to know each other. We enjoyed this special day and usually have one every year.

All Schools Festival 1983, Siobhan McLaughlin and JULY

Katrina Griffiths, Year 6 Blue

A Day in the Life of an Orchestra, Sarah Joyce and

Tense. nervous, this is the way we felt while we were on our way to Camberwell Civic Centre. We arrived there

Katie Nelson, Year 6 Blue

before most other schools because we were the first school

On the 14th July Loreto School Orchestra went to the Camberwell Civic Centre to perform with 8 other schools.

We nervously single-filed onto the stage. We were first and

to play at the concert. The concert started at 10.00 a.m. We walked up on the stage and waited. Would somebody make

had to do our best...

a mistake? Would we be a success or would we be a falure?

The speaker talked about us for a few minutes and then he said, "We have a group of lovely young ladies here to

Then suddenly with a top of the conductor's wand, like magic, sweet music filled the air. Some of the schools there were Vermont. Fairhill, Bimbadeen and Kildara. The

play "Morning Has Broken" and "Mull of Kintyre'.' We were

concerf was made up of choirs, orchestras and there was a

off to a successful start and because everything was going well I knew eventually something would go wrong. The trumpet was a bar behind everyone else. "Oh well" 1 thought to myself "no one's perfect"! After our items there was thunderous applause, and I felt my cheeks blush scarlet with embarrassment. We walked off the stage and sank

musical play. We enjoyed it very much and were lucky to be a part of it.

Hockey, Charlotte Ostor, Year 6 Red

Towards the end of July the Year 6 Loreto Hockey Team went to their first Hockey Carnival. It was held at Shelford in Caulfield, the other two schools participating were St,

thankfully into our seats.

We have many different instruments in our orchestra such

Catherine's and Firbank. Each team p]ayed three matches,

as flutes, violins, a viola, a cello, a trumpet and tuned and

with Loreto winning them all. At the Carnival they also included many activities with Loreto winning these also. We

un-tuned percussion instruments and two guitars. About one a ha]f hours later the buses pulled up to take us back to school. Most of us enjoyed it and it was an experience for

had a most successful morning and returned to school very happy and excited and very hungry too!

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Back Row: Francesca Marsan, Katie Reidy, Clare Streten, Fiona Price, Elizabeth Peters, Vivienne Gontier, Danielle O'Donoghue.

Centre Row:

Tracyanne D'Cruz, Lucia Bongiorno, Rebecca Chapman, Angela Orvis, Lisa Caleo,

Gabrielle Briglia, Sonia Stewart.

Front Row:

Annele Cust, Emily Arthur, Sarah Fogarty, Sarah Mercovich, Sonia Francazio, Samantha

Rosich, Jessica Lyons, Angela Cole.

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Back Row: Sarah Stokes, Lillian Adams, Lauren Fraser, Tanja Vennix. Justine Walsh, Jacqueline Fahy Kate Brownell. Virginia Keogh, Karen O'Connor, Megan Preiss, Aoife O'Duill. Catherine Quinn, Sarah Lethlean, Catherine O'Brier!.

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Front Row:

Fiona Williamson, Kellie O'Dwyer, Satah Sheales, Katherine Vouvaris, Georgina Borg,

Danielle Mealey, Karen Howell Rebecca Thiel.

C/ass Teacher: Miss A. Tierney.

Absent: Melanie Brown.

Orchestra Performance, Zoe Black, Year 5 Gold

On Thursday i4th July 1983. the Loreto Junior School Orchestra, played at the Camberwell Civic Centre. Back at school, we all worked hard, preparing for the concert. Our orchestra was first on. We played two pieces, "Mull of

Kintyre" and "Morning Has Broken'.' Many Schools came to play at this Music Festival. We were all just a little bit nervous, but that made it even more of an exciting event.

Some items (some of us thought) were just a little bit too long. For instance. one item had nine works. But it all gave us a good chance to hear and understand chamber music, and to hear what other school orchestras were like. It was a

success and everyone enjoyed it enormously!

Book Week, Emma Lund. Year 5 Gold

On July the 27th the Loreto Junior School celebrated Book Week. The preps, 19 and 29 brought bears and books about bears, and put them in the library till they had their teddy-bears picnic. The grade threes. fours, fives and sixes dressed up as their favourite book characters. Al] of the year three. four. five and six children had stories read to us by the teachers, mothers and some fathers. Then we paraded in the hall to show off our costumes.

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New Heater. Kylie Podolakin, Preparatory We got a new big heater on the wall. Lots of men came to look at it. It blows out hot air. We will be warm now.

Book Week - commencing 23rd July, Rebecca Ringersma, Preparatory In book week we had to draw our favourite bear. Amber

won the Prep. prize. She won a pencil tin.

Amelie de Montalembert. Preparatory I went to the Teddy Bear party in the Library in Book Week. My teddy with the dress went. We ate bear food. 1 had a Teddy Bear biscuit but some girls had honey bread.

We listened to a story about Paddington.

The Teddy Bears Picnic, Edwina Bowtell-Harris. Year 2 On Thursday 27th July we had a Teddy Bears picnic. We had to eat honey sandwiches and teddy bear biscuits. We brought teddys to school. old teddy bears and new teddy bears. We listened to Paddington Bear. I like it. I was the first girl to get something to eat. Then we had to go.

Civies Day, Julie Bonollo, Year 1

On Civies Day we wear clothes. I like to wear my jeans and my socks and my shoes.

Book Week, Marie Anne Davies, Year 1

In Book Week we had lots of fun and things I Iike. Do you

Singing, Claire Singh. Year 1

At school we learn Singing. I like Singing. but sometimes it can be hard. 1 like to sing. sing, sing. Mrs. Frampton is really nice.

like books? In books you can find out lots of things. I like to read about things in books.

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School, Amy Bongiorno. Year 1 At school we sometimes play Bingo or learn our numbers.

Sometimes I win. It is not funny to stay indoors when it is

I liked Book Week because we brought our Bears to school. I like books and my friend likes books. The Best Book is "Alice in Wonderland"

wet. But we play Bingo and other games and that helps.

Junior School Orchestra, Samantha Rosich and Lisa Caleo. Year 5 Blue

From the Speech and Drama Department, Miss Michelle Sadler

On the 15th July. the Loreto Junior School Orchestra performed at the Camberwell Civic Centre. We were part of

Life is never dull in the Speech and Drama Department!

the "All Schools Music Festival' and were able to hear

We began the year with preparation for the Trinity Col-

bands, choirs, orchestras practise each Thursday afternoon.

lege Annual Concert. A group of Year Six girls represented the Junior School to receive a special award for last year's Effective Speaking results. The girls performed admirably

trumpet and percussion. We were both in the percussion section. We played "Mull of Kintyre" and "Morning has

and received book awards for the school.

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high level as the girls began preparing for "The Wizard of Oz" auditions.

Our orchestra consisted of violins, viola. cello, flutes.

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Year 5 Hat Parade, Jessica Lyons, Year 5 Blue When we had finished reading our class novel "In a Blue Velvet Dress" by Catherine Sefton we had a hat parade to

Second Term was all hard work. Year Five girls worked

celebrate. The main character in the book is Jane Reid and

enthusiastically on their Group Drama examination plays and Year Six girls busily planned their Effective Speaking

wonderful hats so we had to make and wear a hat that

programmes. Friday afternoons were taken up with rehear-

would appeal to Dora. We certainly saw some strange hats

sals for "The Wizard of Oi'

that afternoon. One was covered with fruit and vegetable peek and another had a bird's nest on top of it, However,

Third Term will see the results of our labours with work

her best friend is Dora Smollet. Dora just loves weird and

being presented for the opening of the new building, Speech

Annele and Tracyanne were chosen as the winners and

Exams in October and the production of "The Wizard of Oz"

each received a book as a prize. After the judging we had a

in November.

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Sarah Joyce, Sinead Field, Monique Fox, Andy Page, Camilla Haddad, Sarah Francis, Samantha Harrison. Cassy Cadden. Sophie Watson.

Back Row:

Centre Row:

Joanne Hyland, Annalisa Curtis. Katie Smith. Marno Ryan, Siobhan McLaughlin, Lucy

Bongiorno, Claire Folley. Sarah Rice. Caroline Mercer.

Front Row: Katrina Griffiths, Kate Nelson, Lara Davis, Jane Macev, Kylie Brasher, Dody Davis, Nicoletta Larobina, Annabella Grant. Lisa Brearley.

Class Teacher: Mrs. D. Peters.

Absent: Kelly Barber, Aimee Maxwell, Karen Vanspall.

AUGUST

The New Building, Fiona Hammond. Preparatory

Lots of men work at my school. They are putting up a big

Year 6 Father/ Daughter Mass, Jo Kinsella.

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new building. They put pipes in the ground. They put holes in my playground. We can't go near the new building until

Sunday August 7th, will be long remembered by most of the Year sixes. It was the Annual Father/Daughter Mass.

all the men and trucks go away. I hope it wi!1 be nice then

Father Moloney was our celebrant. We were involved in the

Excursion - August 9th, Fiona Collie, Preparatory Next week I am going to see "The Wonderful World of Mr. Men- There will be songs and lots of Mr. Men will be there. I wonder if Miss Helpful will be there. 1 hope Mr.

Liturgy in various ways. We acted out the first reading. It was the story of Abraham and his love and trust in God. After the Mass we had a satisfying breakfast of barbecued sausages. Later the girls played together leaving the fathers

talking. We all thoroughly enjoyed our morning together.

Mean won't be there!

The Talk About Stamps, Melanie Brown, Year 5 Red On the 5th August 1983 Mr. Marr came to our school to

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talk about stamps. Mr. Marr showed us some slides about stamps and different stamps you could get. We each re-

Company came to the Junior School. They showed us the

ceived a poster and everybody enjoyed it.

some girls to go and dance with him. I enjoyed it.

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On Thursday the 4th August after playtime the Dance French way to dance and Chorus Line dancing. He picked

The Workman Outside, Lara Davis, Year 6 Blue

We were all flooded with work and to make things worse there was a Telecom workman drilling away just outside the door. It made me shudder and it gave me goose pimples.

The noise sounded worse than when someone scratches her

finger nail across the black-board. I even got into trouble for day dreaming whilst thinking about the drill at my dentists

clinic. Luckily the din stopped and I got back to work. About five quiet, blissful minutes went past, but unfortunately the

ruckus started again. I was hungry and my stomach was rumbling for lunch and the drilling sounded like a group of beavers eating away. Oh well, I thought to myself at least he

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is able to work, unlike me.

Dance Company came to visit grades 3 to 6. We were told

Dance Company, Jasmine Lincoln On the 4th August a Dance Company came to the Junior School. They told us how the Russians danced and how the Americans danced. The best part was when they picked teachers to dance and, also, I liked the part when they did

that we had a surprise coming. When recess was over Grade

the American dancing.

Australian Contemporary Dance Company, Karma Bottari and Sally Tester. Year 5 Gold On the 3rd of August 1983 the Australian Contemporary

5 Gold went up to the hall to see the Australian

Contemporary Dance Company perform for us. They showed us some Russian Ballet and some American Chorus

Line Dancing. Some girls were asked to participate and even some teachers joined in too!

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Centre Row:

Alicia Raftis, Gisele Silk, Rasaria Bonello, Megan Heron, Rebecca Ady. Charlotte Oster,

Emma Bowes. Jodi Hepner, Jacinta Heap.

Front Row:

Victoria Chamberlain, Penelope Shaw, Kate McGuigan, Sophie Mott, Samantha Willis, Chloe Kimberley, Eliza Doquile, Abigail Grant, Louisa McGuigan, Edwina D'Apice.

Class Teacher: Mrs. V. Moloney.

Absent: Lucy Esdaile, Georgina Roche, Stephanie Watt.

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Back Row: Christine Boyle. Brigid Fogarty. Bridget Meldrum, Joanna Whelan, Christine Gaynor. Bridget Thorn. Anna McNamara, Sarah McHale. Belinda Mier.

Centre Row:

Siobham Madigan, Melanie Stafford, Anita Pahor. Jacqui Tribe, Ingrid Perronnet, Caroline

Neison, Tania Ipavec, Andrea Canzano, Natalie Todaro. Kate Dunlevie.

Front Row:

Hariklia Georgandas. Vanessa Adams, Megan Saunders, Siobhan O'Callaghan, Lisa

Loriente, Nicole Edwards, Louisa Burger, Sophie Watkins, Anna Mckernan.

C/ass Teacher: Mrs. B. Burke.

Absent: Simone Burford, Anna Hedigan.

SEPTEMBER

Experilearn, Andrea Canzano We went on an excursion to the Museum to see a new

exhibition called Experilearn which means experiment and learn. The experiment I liked most was the slanted room. It was a large room with vinyl tiles on the floor and two

OCTOBER

Sports Day, Christine Gaynor (Mulhall Captain),

mannequins both the same size inside. Before you look into a very small hole to see the mannequins. they look the same size, but when you look into the small hole one of the

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mannequins looks smaller than the other. This happens when you look through a hole as big as your eye, The

Cheers and shouts could be heard all around the school.

illusions are different. Your eyes can't see that one of the

commenced when rain began to fall heavily and the sports

mannequins iooks bigger until you look through a small

were cancelled for the day. Mulhall was in the lead. The

hole.

Spirits were high for it was Sports Day. Tension built up !ike a furnace as a gun went off and the first race began.

Races. high jump. long jump and long throw were

next Wednesday the sports commenced and Mulhall won!

The captain and vice-captain went up to receive the trophy

Magnetic Force, Joanna Whelan, Year 6 Gold

the first time for a long while. Sister Maria also announced

It looks easy, but it's very hard, Have you tried to keep one strong magnet away from another. An experiment at Experilearn was made up of 2 metal blocks, a high magnetic force. The name of the game was to pull a screwdriver

that Mulhal! had won the team spirit award. It was

through the space without touching the blocks. Very hard!

Although if done quickly. and carefully with a firm grip on the handle it can be done.

announced that Mornane came second. Ward came third

and Barry came fourth. Finally the day came to an end and the Junior School was once more silent.

OCTOBER

The Art Exhibition, Catherine Quinn and Megan Preiss, Year 5 Blue

The art exhibition was held on 28th October. there was

art by even preps! They did most of Miss Muffet's Garden: Miss Muffet. the Spider and a huge sun. They also made weaving cards. Hey Diddle Diddle. and some sewing. The grade ones made clay mice, and like most classes flowers, butterflies. caterpillars... etc. They made a rainbow and even a tram! The grade two's did a jigsaw made from clay, puppets and Teddy bears. Rosary beads. the spider's web

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

"The Wizard of Oz", Siobhan Madigan, Year 6 Gold "Not tomorrow but next Thursday is the rea] thing".

Everyone knew what was being talked about. Excitement flowed into each and every person bringing unwanted and

mostly unneeded panic. There were times of disappointment but also times of amazement. As the nights drew closer one statement echoed louder each time, for the

Year 6 performance of the -Wizard of Oz".

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for Miss Muffet's garden and a pond. The grade three's contribution was an aboriginal cave. In the cave there were

Sports Day, Alexandra Clissold, Year 3

aboriginal dolls, boomerangs and a wall hanging. The grade

three races. Two relays and one individual race. I came second in the individual race. Mulhall won the Sports Day. I am in blue and our team came third. Mrs. Tozer is leaving Loreto next year. I will miss her because she is funny and nice. One day in sport some girls were talking, Mrs. Tozer

four's did knitting and foam puppets. Grade fives did embroidery on cushions which they had made. They also did knitting. clay mobiles and broaches. The grade sixes did embroidery on clothes or pillows, clay masks and raku pottery. The teacher's raku was also entered. Everyone did a painting or helped with Miss Muffet's garden. This was a

On Friday Loreto Convent had Sports Day. Year 3 had

said, stand up and go outside for throwing practice. Mrs. Tozer has been at Loreto for nine years.

great event.

The Opening of the New Multi-Purpose Room and

Library, Angela Orvis. Year 5 Blue

On the 23rd October, 1983. the chi]dren of the Loreto

Junior School attended a special occasion. The new multipurpose room and library were opened. There were many celebrations: folk dances from Grades 3,4 and 5 and songs from the Junior School Choir and Prep, Grades 1 and 2,

their singing was greatly appreciated by the audience. Tunes were played by the Junior School Orchestra. It sounded very good indeed. The Recorder Group featured the Harp and the Descant Recorder. The tunes came out very well.

Books were donated by many families to the newly opened library. Sister Noni, the provincial of the Loreto nuns in Australia opened the building. There were many thanks to the teachers and other people who organised the occasion.

Parents enjoyed and appreciated the performances. It really was a lovely occasion.

Art Show, Alex Bowtel]-Harris. Year 3

On Sports Day there was an Art Show. too. You could go and see it after the sports. There were some dolls, knitted jumpers, story books. clay broaches, hearts, necklaces and a rainbow.

Miss Dillon. our Art teacher helps us in everything but at

the end of this year she will be going to Shepparton to teach up there and we hope she will be happy.

Miss Dillon, Catherine Haridy, Year 3

This year we had an art show. It was in the new building.

Miss Dillon put a lot of effort into the art show. Now after 11 years in this school Miss Dillon is leaving us. We will be very sad but we hope Miss Dillon is happy in her new school. In Prep she taught us how to make paper chains and how to draw. In grade one she taught us how to make people out of paper and taught us how to make paper cones. In grade two she taught us how to make lanterns. I like Miss Dillon.

NOVEMBER

Drama Exams, Emily Arthur. Zoe Black, Sarah Lethlean, Kathryn Ryan, Year 5 Blue

On Monday 14th November, Year 5's had their group

drama exam. We adapted plays from the original stories.

The plays were, 'The Lantern and the Fan', 'The Bad Joke That Ended Well', 'The Princess Who Couldn't Cry'. 'The

Stone in the Road', 'The Wise People of Gotham' and 'Doctor Dolittle Learns Animal Language'. We all dressed up to suit our parts and we used props to show what we were doing.

Our examiner was Mrs. Wiltshire. she was very pleasant

to work for. We enjoyed doing our drama exams very much, and we are very grateful to Miss Sadler. our drama teacher. We are now waiting for our results.

End of Junior School Days, 7th December

Joanna Whelan and Christine Boyle, Year 6 Gold

1983 has been a most memorable and enjoyable year for the Year 6's. We started the year feeling slightly lost but we soon adjusted. Many Sport. Drama, Music and Art events livened up our year. Our teachers were most helpful in all situations and we learnt a lot.

We will miss them, and are sorry to leave the Junior School which we will remember always.

Entering the Senior School is quite exciting although strange at the same time. Although many of us will not know our way around, we will find this an interesting new experience.

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Our New Mandeville Building, Catherine Quinn, Year 5 Red

Out there these four wheeled monsters are breaking the school apart. Its O.K. that they are making a new building because the old one was really a bit too shabby. They have

nearly finished the new building and I guess the end of August will see it finished. When it wasnt started it was a bit

like waiting for our kitchen to be built which still has not been started! Or our bathroom, which has a new toilet but need to

be fixed up more! Well. now that it's nearly finish.ed I can't really complain but I don't understand how human beings can mix with these monsters!

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The Wednesday Programme is certainly a worthwhile change from the monotony of school work. From absorbing our National Heritage with Gabi, or Ms. Brennan. to making uital? decisions about possible future careers. one really gets a broader look at the opportunities that life holds. I'm sure most of us appreciate the aroma wafting from Hostess Cookery. and some of us even experience the embarrassment of being an 'out of focus' reject from the photography

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Debating, Monique Ryan

After a fine start last year, Debating at Loreto was continued with gusto and eloquence. Teams were entered

from Years 11, 10 and 9, with many newcomers tackling the very varied topics. Mandeville was competing in the Casey region this year, against such schools as Carey, St. Kevin's and Camberwell Boys' and Girls' Grammar schools and met with mixed results. We were unable to repeat last year's feat of having a team in a state final, but I think all

participants would agree that despite the toils and terrors of Debating, the unique satisfaction to be derived from it made it worth the time and effort. All debaters would like to thank

Mrs. Barrington. Mrs. Fenwick and Mrs. Lavery for the many hours they devoted to the teams, and the supporters and parents who helped us through the moments of blind panic and blank minds, offering sympathy and black coffee.

Their presence was much appreciated.

Debating Report Cicero's De Finibus succinctly expresses the position of most debaters when, towards the end of the book Pompon-

ius says to Cicero "I protest that I was most delighted with your discourse. You have expounded ideas that I thought

impossible to express...as lucidly as the Greeks and in apt language.

This year Mandeville entered seven teams in the D.A.V. competition. We also moved from the Lauriston District to

Carey Grammar School. where we met such stiff opposition as Scotch College. M.L.C., Mt. Scopus College, Carey and Camberwell Boys' Grammar and Camberwell Girls' Gram-

mar. In the course of the competition we were indeed forced to defend "ideas impossible to express" sometimes even

ideas which at first seemed impossible to defend. such as 'That We should Stop the Computer" and "That Wealth is Preferable to Conscience.

All teams debated capably and enthusiastically, with one

Year 9 team undefeated during the season. Thanks to all the parents who gave up their evenings to hear the debates, to the students who participated, particularly those who acted as Chairpersons and Time-Keepers and to Mrs. Lavery. Mrs. Barrington, Sister Wendy, Miss Carnell and Mr. Staiff who coached the teams.

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Productions this year. "Ring around the Moon" by Jean

Anouilh in first term and "Paint your Wagon" by Lerner and Lowe in the third term. The students gave excellent

interpretations of characters. Loreto students involved in 'Ring around the Moon" were Kate Ahearn, Stephanie Ryan. Justine Costigan, Rachael Donovan, Gay Quin and Melissa Rice with able backstage support by Selena Junker, Anne Ryan. Sarah Purcell and Monique Ryan, while in "Paint your Wagon, Rachael Donovan, Anne Hallam.

Sophie O'Shaughnessy, Emma Hart, Jane Fogarty, Gay Quin, Marita Kennedy, Justine Costigan, Melissa Rice, Justine Press, Susan McCarthy, Fionna Madigan and Beth Cooney sang their songs and danced their dances with flair and ability.

"Ring Around the Moon", written in 1947 was a difficult

play, well-handled by all concerned. The sets and costumes were a delight.

General Comments by The Cast:- Auditions:- a nervewracking experience. After waiting patiently and listening to

many who auditioned before you, you'd heard the dialogue piece so often that you virtually knew the whole thing by heart. Then your name is called and you climb the stage. knees turning to jelly, hand holding the script, shaking. In front of you are the watchful, hungry eyes of the casting panel Call teachers) who wait patiently for your interpretation. Their Thankyou" sounded ominous after you had finished and you left the stage with a sinking heart, watching the panel as they delved into their little black folders minutely pulling apart your efforts. ... Then the delight!!! I was in the cast!

great maturity?? they began to sing the theme trom "Gilligans Island'.' The girls, not to be outdone, retaliated with "Don Garto" (the cat) accompanied and punctuated with claps or footstamps, being careful not to flatten the stage makeup all around us.

Afterthoughts: - I am absolutely certain that everyone in it enjoyed the experience and they realized that to give good

performances they must work as a team, giving each other support.

1983 has seen the beginning of something new in Drama at Loreto - Mandeville. In October, the first Inter-House Drama Festival was held. Divided into two sections, Juniors were Years 7 and 8. and Seniors were Years 9. 10 and 11.

House Captains and Vice-Captains were appointed from Years 8 and 11. They were Barry House - Junior Captain

Paula Lee, Catherine Fewster Vice-Captain, Senior Captain Megan Soppitt, Kate Ahearn Vice-Captain. Mornane House - Junior Captain Kristin Prendergast. Angelique McLaren. Vice-Captain, Senior Captain Patsy Lee, Hilary

Cantwell. Vice-Captain. Mulhall House - Junior Captain Lucy McCarthy, Vice-Captain Joanne Kieley. Senior Captain Stephanie Ryan, Vice-Captain. Cathy Chiba. Ward House - Junior Captain Suzanne Condon, Vice-Captain Caroline Griffin, Senior Captain Megan Feakes, Kym Amad, Vice-Captain.

With their sets of rules and regulations in hand. and with able support from house-mistresses and staff, the office bearers set to work to find the best plays and cast them from the talent available in their houses. Rehearsals at Recess,

Lunch and Assembly times followed. All staff were impressed with the organisational abilities of the Captains

and Vice-Captains. Well done all of you. An admirable first effort.

Rehearsals:- Bundles of fun. People rushing off at every opportunity to replenish their drink supply from the

renowned St. Kevin's drink machine. Early rehearsals were fairly relaxed. but as the time for performances drew near. frantic arm movements from the Director Mrs. Birch were

Music 1983, Catriona Fogarty, Music Captain,

more and more evident and Mr. Hall paced the floor of the halllooking for all the world like an expectant father.

Year 12 Gold

Great things have been happening in the Music

Problems with the "Props" did not often arise, except for

Department this year. especially in regard to building

the manouvring of the old-fashioned wheel-chair. St. Kevin's hall was turned into a race-track, with the boys trying to break the sound-barrier, while the girls sat in the chair watching life and the walls pass them by rapidly.

Performances:- exhilarating, satisfying, but fraught with peril. The infamous wheel-chair seemed to have a mind of

renovations. A new Music Room has been installed in place

its own and needed a 20 stone male to get it in the correct position (unfortunately there weren't any around at the time), not only that, but if the hand-brake was left on. the chair would move only in a circle, thus leaving its occupant

its members than previous years. However, this has

looking like an elephant trying to turn around in a phonebox. On the first night, the cast lined up for the final curtain,

the Senior School has offered a wider variety of work and

but the curtain would not close! 6 bows later. hoarse

school.

whispers from back-stage finally penetrated through to us and we were forced to walk off... rather an unprofessional

Department and those associated with it. I hope the

of some of the smaller cells and the new stage in Mandeville Hall enabled the choir to perform The Mikado on school premises.

Speaking of the Choir, the new format of being "signed up" has made choral activities require more dedication from improved the overall standard of the work and brought attention to this previously obscured faculty of the school.

The introduction of Junior and Senior Orchestras within

opportunities for both "young and old" musicians of the All in all, it has been a good year for the Music

beginning! Next night, just before the curtain went up, moral

standard of quality and enjoyment in the area of music

boosting was urgently needed, the boys provided theirs with

continues in years to come.

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Choir, Monique Ryan

The School Choir had a varied program this year, culminating in the production of a Gilbert and Sullivan

Choral Workshop, Nicole Leong and Catherine King, Year 11

Operetta. Under the guidance of Miss Quirk, it sang its way

For the first time, the Xavier and Mandeville choirs

through a mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, several nights with

combined to present a concert for a small audience. With a

the Xavier College Choir and of course "The Mikado'.' There were three performances of the latter in the school hall with highlights being Marita Kennedy's portrayal of Nanki-Poo and Justine Press's blushing Yum-Yum. Catriona Fogarty and Cathy Nicholson were brilliant in the roles of Katisha

and Ko-Ko, providing many moments of light relief and excellent singing. Other parts were played by Nicole Leong.

Anne Hallam. Sarah Rey. Gabrielle Caputi and Lisa Thomas. with the bulk of the choir forming the chorus. Miss Quirk performed brilliantly as conductor, producer and

director. with valuable help being given both in "The Mikado" and throughout the year bY Miss Toni Webb. our

pianist. All in all. it was an enjoyable and valuable year for the School Choir.

mixture of apprehension and enthusiasm, we attempted to

find our way through the maze of corridors and preparations for the Maytime Fair. After several futile trips and misdirections, we followed the sound of our ears to the

upper storey where we were met by a blast of cacophonic

noises. This was the Xavier/Mandeville choir?!! We sang a selection of pieces, both contemporary and traditional.

These included a Beatles' medley and two songs from Vaughan Williams' "Windsor Forest" We were then provided with supper and a disco (ace music by Xavier

band!) and plenty of opportunities for fraternization. The evening ended at 10.00, many thanks to Miss Quirk, Miss

Webb and Mrs. Conners for their enthusiastic organization.

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LITERARY

COMPETITION Embodiment, Julitha Ryan. Year 11 Gold I cried: no

Chess, Emma Readman, Year 8 Gold

I screamed with

The cosy, warm atmosphere of the room suddenly changes temperature as Pa suggests a "friendly" game of chess. I look nervously around the room but there is no escape, I have to play him. Unwillingly I trudge out to dig up the chess board. thinking quickly of all the mistakes I made

crushed

last time that couldn't be repeated.

in the mud

The board is set up and I have the first move. Confidently

I have my go, after exploring every possibility, Pa promptly

horror

and pain when I found him: his poor broken body

he was Youth and Enthusiasm

takes my queen. Brilliant! The game continues for a while

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without major incident while brains are ticking over. Not a word is spoken as the tension mounts until suddenly I realise

cried.

that I have just made the worst possible move and have

exposed a vital piece of attack! My poker face swiftly takes over my normal, happy countenance and desperately I will Pa not to see. He does and I am captured.

After that stinging blow I don't feel too good and so make

numerous weak attempts to end the game in my favour but invariably Pa wins. Despondency settles in and a sense of irevitability creeps over me, and stays. no matter how I try

to push it away. Still there is total silence as Pa weaves his treacherous plot to trap me wherever I move. Somehow I manage to avoid being beaten and then, suddenly I see a piece exposed and move in for the kill, a smug smile breaking over my face. An even smugger smile finds its way to Pa's face and he yells triumphantly. "Checkmate" The first word that is spoken throughout the game is a word that sounds my doom.

Not quite a man

yet not a boy given up to God, Almighty

by His Will.

In his hands

a gun. and in his heart

lay the cold hand of death.

Confusion, Anna Stokes, Year 11 Gold

So many opinions and so many questions

Don't you care about war or

Threads, Therese Ovens, Year 8

what happens to us?

My life it is the fabric.

I don't know

That the Wondrous One creates,

I can't say.

I am of no fine quality.

Until with skill He makes, The beautiful threads of silver,

Which represent no sorrow.

Beautify the way, That I will live tomorrow.

But sadly. I interfere.

With the pretty pattern. forming.

And stain with sin where,

The sheet could be so shining.

I have lived under threat of nuclear war

all my life and yet I cannot say that I have experienced it.

Its wrong but I cannot know

from pictures

And grateful I,

of the real terror

when with loving hands,

I wish I could learn

He gently makes them fade.

without experiencing

I do not quite understand.

it .

(After all the mess I've made)

All I know is

Why He does these things for me.

that I don't want to die

But I will always be thankful.

yet.

To the great good God of all.

For kindness. gentleness and love.

The saving power for all.

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"The Idiot Box'; Gabrielle Caputi, Year 11 Blue The idiot box is not the television. It is not the computer

game or any other electronic device that captures human attention. It is not even the cigarette packet. Quite simply, the idiot box is the conventional classroom.

That students learn only by writing out exercises and essays is a complete fallacy. It is possible for a student to do an exercise correctly and not understand an iota of its content.

It is guilty on two counts. The first is that generally. the subjects offered do not cater for the majority of student

That the only way to teach is to stand at the black-board. talk, give notes and correct work is also utterly ridiculous.

needs. The second is that the methods of teaching are so antiquated, they belong in the Dark Ages.

In the past decade especially, much has been written, discussed and argued about the present educational system that treats all students equally in that they are all

Neither the teacher nor (most importantly) the student gains anything from this "teaching'.' After all. students do most of their learning without - or despite - their teachers. Make

programmed in the same way as computers: to do whatever

no mistake, this traditional method of teaching does contribute to the learning process but it is not the major factor. If a student really wants to learn. then he/she will. If a student

they are told without demur. Although it is indeed an

does not want to learn, no amount of teaching will change

honourable ideal that all students should receive equal

that fact.

educational opportunities. this ideal should not be confused

Teachers should encourage students to want to learn -

with students being forced to attend classes that everyone including the teacher - knows will not benefit them in any manner later on in life. Many prominent members of the education profession have expressed wishes that the current system be changed somewhat to a more flexible form that

not force knowledge down their throats. This is important at all levels but especially in primary and lower secondary school because it is here that the students' impressions of

formal schooling are formed and consolidated. A large number of these teachers try to indoctrinate the students

caters for the needs of each individual student. Men like Neil

into believing everything they say. If a student offers a differ-

' Postman and Charles Weingartner, who are associate professors at New York University and Queen's College respectively. are calling for reform in their profession. They are not alone in their beliefs. Many others, among them A.

ent opinion that the teacher will not even try to accept, that teacher is more likely to alienate the pupil than to befriend him/her. Instead of collective brain-washing, educators should attempt to produce individuals. not clones who obey

S. Neill (author of "Summerhill-, a book about an alternative

everything without question, and cannot think for them-

education system) and Doctor Ken McKinnon (former

selves and challenge what is going on around them.

The result of repression in schools is that students simply

School's Commission chairman, vice-chancellor of

Wollongong University and part-time chairman of the Victorian State Board of Education) believe that education

do not learn anything. They get out as soon as they can.

This is due to a number of factors but many of them stem

should be a liberating - not a restricting - influence.

School has been defined as an "age specific. teacher-

from the aforementioned situations. Some students hate

related process requiring full-time attendance at an obligatory curriculum'.' The education offered to students in

ratic functions and Mark Antony' s speech over Caesar's body. Some fall victim to failure complexes - deep-rooted

these establishments is fiercely academic: Mathematics,

beliefs that they are incapable of learning (which more often than not are completely unfounded). The non-conformist is

Physics, Chemistry, History, Politics, Geography, English . the list goes on. However, this type of education is geared mainly for the 15% of students who go on to tertiary

school because they find no relevance to their lives in quad-

hardly treated with kid gloves by the present system but is

education and the further 35% who make it to H.S.C. But

forced to abide by it, or get out.

Teachers should provide students with not only

what of the other 50% who drop out after Year 10?

intellectual but emotional stimulii. Students should be able

Many teenagers and young adults when thrust out into the "big wide world" fall apart because they do not possess

to look upon their teachers as friends as well as educators. rather than sadistic tyrants who enjoy nothing more than

the skills necessary to survive. It is said that experience is the

making life miserable for their students. Learning is a two

best teacher. but surely it would be better if instead of piacing such heavy emphasis on material that could quite possibly be utterly useless in later life. schools provided programmes that could in some way give students another

way process. It is not only the student who should be pre-

dimension to their studies - programmes to give them some form of assistance in learning about what 20th century society is really like before they find out through bitter ex-

pared to learn - the teacher should also. This provides for a much more worthwhile partnership between the two people.

All education - but especially formal schooling - should

be an enjoyable learning experience that equips students for

whatever life sets before them. It should not be thought of as

perience. It has been seen that students who rely purely on

an extremely unpleasant compulsory institution that gives

school for their education are less mature and less socially aware than students who have taken advantage of

children and teenagers something to do until they can work for their living. To many students, it is just that. If this is so.

opportunities outside school and use school merely as a

perhaps it would be better to legalize child labour once again

spring-board from which to advance onto other activities. It

and give those who do not benefit by the current

is a fact that people learn more about what is really

educational system leave to sweep chimneys.

important in life outside of school, but of course. the system

throws this concept out the window along with any suggestions of change.

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The Witch's Hold, Claire Mitchell, Year 10 Red

The night was dark and damp. Small cats tails of fog were exploring the damp shadowy regions of the cave, Loud snorting noises came drifting through the damp air and floated slowly up through the jagged cleft in the roof. The witch sat in an old wooden chair, her feet placed straight beneath it, large covered in much worn suede shoes. They, too, possessed something strangely bewitching about them.

The witch herself was just as interesting as the rest of the mysterious cavern. There she sat straight. stiff, eyes open wide (although she was in a deep sleep) hands clasping a tattered leather bound book from which a mystic air pervaded. She was old, old as time, maybe older, who knew? Certainly her mind didn't stretch that far back into the dawn of time (much to her regret). One could only imagine and wonder what those dim grey eyes had seen and what those leathery ancient claw like hands had created. She was dressed in dusty black robes, darker than the deepest shadows, dustier than earth where no man had ever stirred.

They hung around her, like a second skin, never straying far from a wrinkled elbow or a crooked ankle. They seemed to

be part of her, one with her, yet they themselves possessed a personality all of their own. They were not robes for a mortal to don.

Suddenly she stirred. Muttering softly to herself she rose, crooked and pinched, her flabby hands reached for some support to help carry her old, old body from the chair. Much to her relief after a few seconds they came in contact with the stone table in the caves centre. Nimbly her fingers clawed their way around an edge and helped carry her up.

There she stood, short in body, yet mountainous in spirit, overpowering the rest of the cavern and seemed to radiate an evil dark glow that sent out some form of message to sharers of the cave. Within minutes the two green eyes of a cat appeared, grouped between many large volumes and bottles on an upper shelf.

"Myafilta'.' she spoke clearly and definitely. Not loudly, but the word (from a mystic Arab poison chant) reached out far into the shadows, like hands clawing for survival.

"Carakakoowa!" this time her voice rose in pitch and strength, and commanded. Not asked or questioned, told, Then satisfied with her work she walked steadily over to a solid stone chair placed opposite the table. on which an evil looking potion sat brewing,and she sat down.

The potion on the table was probably the most dangerous and destructive thing in the entire cave. It contained among other things: marble chips, rats innards, frogs tongues, eagles egg shells and purple paint. There it sat, brewing and

frothing, foaming, bubbling and letting off a most peculiar odour. Opposite it was the witch and like the potion in so many ways she sat, waiting and wondering, what she had created.

We must understand that this witch was not what most

mortals would consider a prime example of witchhood, most humans in fact most animals (excluding cats and vul-

tures) think witches are into haunting, cursing and possession of human souls. In fact, very few witches (excepting those in it for commercial profitability) even know how to dabble in these areas. Most witches are in fact not at all inter-

ested in such small, petty things. They want one thing and only one thing will satisfy them, complete universal domination or universal destruction, of course the latter would only satisfy them if complete universal domination was not possible.

Suddenly. in a cloud of purple smoke, the witch leapt out of her trancely state and ran (well it was pretty fast for a witch of her age) to the now almost invisible table.

"Mycroniplatitry" she cried, now pleading with the magical mixture, Mycroniplatitry" she repeated, but she now realised it was an impossible situation. The brew she had created in the hope of success was another failure and in actual fact of more danger to her than anything else. The potion was incredibly explosive (due to the vast amounts of gunpowder thrown in, in the hope it would add some bite to the mixture). If the chemical imbalances were not quickly reversed, the witch was doomed. Of course she'd end in style, but not quite the way she'd planned.

But naturally her witchy brainpower saved her. Grabbing the stone jar in which the concoction sat and rushing to the opposite end of the room she called for her green eyed cat.

"Here, puss, puss. she crooned "Here, nice kitty, come to mummi' Then in triumph she saw it. Still perched on the

shelf, it had retreated when the purple smog had appeared.

But now, so encouraged, the stupid cat poked its nose out from behind a large bottle, marked with a skull and crossbones and advanced towards the witch.

"Ahha" said the witch in triumph, awkwardly grabbing the cat while trying unsuccessfully not to spill the potion. which fell on the stone floor where it promptly burnt a hole through to goodness knows where.

"Now I've got you! she said smugly "Open wide, nice pussy" and the cat so unused to any attempted feedings did so, whereon the witch poured the now putrid smelling liquid down the cat's throat. The poor puss screaming agonisingly, flung itself out of the witch's hands and disappeared into the now rather purple shadows, where it sank into a little pile of ashes, from whence it had come.

The witch, now tired after her little experience, wanted some rest. so, unaware. she stepped towards a seat. In her triumphant destruction of the cat she had forgotten her own spell. She slipped and fell into the deep black pit created by her potion which was of course planned for the destruction of others.

She fell down, down, down, down into eternity where she landed with a cold thud. Dead.

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The stage was blacked out to allow the ant-like stage

hands to bustle to and fro, busily carrying props away and dragging in a Steinway piano. It felt as though some master had pressed a switch which sent them to their business and brought them out at all sorts of places where they were

previously inconspicuous. As they moved the great dark monster into its position, a flicker of light came from the back-stage doorway and caught the gold metal of the pedals. They flashed at me as if to say "you dare come and master me. Here was a Christian standing and waiting with heart in mouth at the entrance of the colosseum and the

hungry lion pawing and pacing within the impenetrable compound. I shuddered and time seemed to stand still as the ants appeared to be working ever so slowly in that

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Then the music swooped down upon me. 1 could hear it in my head, hear it everywhere. My whole being was filled with it. 1 could not escape. The keys began to move of their own accord, up, down, up, down and my eyes, mesmerised. followed them. The moonlight sonata finished with the tenderness used to caress a baby, and Rachmaninoff's Prelude began, loud, clear, demanding and strident: followed by the rippling streams of Debussy's Reflections de l'Eau where they mounted into an intense climax, the medley becoming indistinguishable.

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The keys began to jump and gradually climbed down the legs of that proud and arrogant machine. They danced across the stage floor in the darkness yet they were discernable to me as they glittered and beckoned me to come. I The Prelude, Nicole Yap, Year 11 Gold

stood rigid not daring to breathe. They came more daringly

The dancer, full of confidence, arched back her powdered white neck, completed her arabesque. took her final

closer, sneering and jeering, beckoning. My eyes were riveted on them as they started to crawl up my legs and run over my body. Whether it was through fascination or

controlled pirouette and landed steadily on two neat ballet shoe-clad feet. The applause thundered back at her from It was my turn. Frantically I rubbed my fingers as a multitude of terrifying possibilities rushed through my mind. Cold

incomprehension that eighty-eight keys both black and white were dancing and darting over me, I still do not know but I can remember an urgent yet assured force drawing me from my cowardly position and place one foot in front of the

fingers produce uneven, sluggish runs and a cold mind produces insidious blank blocks within a fallible memory.

These things tended to creep into my performances especially at times like this. Whilst these thoughts raced across my mind as though fire was reaching out and licking at them, the dancer was making her final long drawn-out

other in the rhythm of my usual walk.

A blinding light suddenly shone with all its power upon me as if God had just selected me to move his people out of slavery from Egypt. I forgot about the clamouring keys as my eyes sought to adjust themselves to the new scenery and my ears woke up to the sounds of many pairs of hands hit-

curtsey to their Majesties.

ting themselves simultaneously. My mouth, not knowing

the dark fathoms and a smile of satisfaction crossed her face.

I was not prepared to go and face that cold critical mass

what to do, turned up into what can be described as a smile

which I could not see but to which I alone was going to be

as my waist bent under me and I completed a number of

exposed. Whatever was to happen in the next twenty minutes would affect my whole life, my entire career. I had

bows.

only one chance to please the fickle opinions of "them", to prevent "them" from pointing a long bony accusing finger at

me. "Them", the aloof, who had paid little in comparison to their income yet were eager to scrimp and scrape all they "

could from the performances to "get their money's worth.

The dancer had now, in a rustle of tulle, with dainty Japanese-like steps, gracefully glided across the stage into the comforting protection of the wings. Sweat glistened on her brow and a new expression of relief shone through the super-imposed one of it was simply easy" and "nothing to

I turned to my servant, the shiny black instrument and noticed with a touch of surprise that all the keys had returned to their rightful places looking shyly innocently at me.

I placed my hands on the collusive ivories and together we made music for "them'.' Music which made them sit up and realise that they had most certainly received all they had paid for.

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The sun was sinking slowly across the bay and a train full of commuters passed through this indescribable part of town. It rattled across the bridge and disappeared into the pitch black tunnel. The air, full of grey smoke from nearby factories, grew colder. Everyone went indoors and the streets were deserted completely.

The silence was shattered by a piercing scream and then the sound of a child's protests. Closely following was the voice of a mother but something was wrong. The screams of the child stopped suddenly but the voice of the mother still came. mounted with hysteria. Mrs. Jones from the flat above winced as the sounds came: Mrs. Georgio from the block of flats next door sighed as her husband gave her that "don't interfere" look.

Many people heard: some wondered, one made a phone call. Some time later a woman. dressed in fine clothes.

walked hesitantly along the garbage-strewn street. She was definitely out of place in her surroundings. Many wondered

Billy was silent and withdrawn all day though Kate stayed with him all the time. The police were called and it was decided that she. Billy and the inspector would return to

confront Billy' s mother. Irene. At five o'clock they returned to the flat. the door was opened and Irene was screaming.

"Where are you Billy. you little creep?" Irene yelled. Then

she caught sight of them at the door. Her eyes widened but she reached out for Billy. "I'll kill you. boy': Irene whispered.

Billy gave a tiny whimper then took off running down the stairs. Irene pushed through the others and ran after him

with Kate and the inspector close on her heels. They rushed out onto the street and they could see Billy running across the road when he fell over. Suddenly from around the corner came a lorry. roaring down the road. Irene screamed and ran out onto the road. The lorry was almost on top of

them when Irene pushed Billy out of its path. The lorry couldn't stop in time. Irene was killed instantly.

by Jo-Anne Kydd. Year 10

who she was. one knew. She was Kate Allen. a social worker.

Kate was deep in thought as she walked along. She was determined to help this child and his mother. She was very experienced in helping child bashers. Yes. the person on the phone was sure that this was the problem. Reaching the

War, Sally Hillman, Year 11 Gold War is a waste

Of a life that might have been Something important.

hope of Billy and his mother. she braced herself, ready for

It is the humiliation and defeat of

the onslaught of lies and anger she would face and she

One country.

knocked on the door.

A Young woman of perhaps twenty-one answered the door. Kate smiled and explained who she was but not why she was there. Kate was refused entry by the woman - her greasy hair drooping in her eyes. A pungent smell drifted from the flat. "Yeah" the woman drawled, "so what do y'a

want?" "To see your child - Billy". replied Kate. The woman's face expressed fear and her arm shot out and tightly gripped Kate's. "Aint no person comin' into my house to

talk to my Billy so get lost. the woman screamed, and slammed the door. Kate felt the silence stinging her. She would get to Billy - she had to, for there were bloodstains across her arm where the woman had gripped it.

Early the next morning. Kate returned to the block of flats. She had disguised herself in a wig of red curly hair and

a cleaners dress. She went straight up to Billy's flat and started to sweep the landing. Suddenly the door opened and Billy's mother came outside. She took no notice of Kate as she yelled out last minute instructions to Billy. "You make sure the place is clean when I get home kid or else. I'm bringing a friend home for the night'.' "Or else what?" Kate wondered. She shuddered inwardly and was full of compassion for Billy. As soon as the woman had disappeared down the stairs in a cloud of cheap perfume, Kate pulled off the wig, hid it and then knocked on the door. Billy answered the door.

When Kate first saw Billy she was nearly sick. He had burns. scars and cuts all over him and one of his arms was

obviously broken. His dark brown eyes were full of pain. and in one hand he held a tattered feather duster. Without

saying anything Kate took him into her arms as he wept.

Picking him up she introduced herself and said she was a friend of his grandma, and that she was taking him to a hospital.

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Impressions: The Tram, Helen Boutsis, Year 12 . . The world of silent thought is thrown open when a

young child. in a royal blue sailor suit. squats in the middle

of the dirty carriage platform and starts to howl. His mother, Mrs. X. patiently tries to calm him down without creating exorbitant pandemonium. However. tear-stain-faced 'Charlie' continues his endless uproar and ferociously insists that 'nature is calling'. On hearing this. a shade of deep red spreads through Mrs. X's face like the sun rising in a great

hurry. and a slight tremor passes through her body. She pathetically looks around at the passengers and forces the edges of her mouth to rise on the verge of a smile. How-

ever, she does this with intense difficulty as the rage and fury

Devils Delight, Breda Annesley, Year 10 Gold It is the year 2000AD and mainland Australia is under Tasmanian occupation. When Tasmania declared itself an independent nation in 1983. after the 'Franklin Below Gordon Dam' issue, the thought of Tasmania ever occupying Australia was remote. It did not even occur to Michael Sheehan, famous fortune-teller and university lecturer.

Mick, as his friends called him. had Irish ancestors. like most

of the Australian population. He was very tall and had a solid build. His face reflected his love of outdoor activity, for it always had a healthy glow. even in the middle of winter.

Mick and his familY were being herded like cattle out of his home in Camberwell. a quiet, well-established suburb of

Melbourne. He had read many accounts of Jews being

builds up inside her. and does not receive any sympathetic or understanding glances from the disturbed passengers.

forced out of their homes in the second World War, but he

She repudiates this by scornfully eyeing 'spoilt Charlie', standing on her feet, grabbing him bY his plump. sweaty

had become reality. Tasmanian soldiers lined the streets

hand, and disembarking at the nearest stop . . . . Adjacent to the entrance, 'Moustache' is situated. He

is dressed in traditional 'western' country clothing, including a red and white gingham shirt embossed with silver-stud buttons, and purple, flared corduroy pants. Just above his top lip and below his rather large nostrils. IT is situated.

There it lies, a mass of crisp, entangled. twisted hairs which taper together at the ends, forming fine points. The ends

seem glossy and moist, as though they are beng held fast by something resembling vegemite'. He must have spent countless hours in perfecting its shape and positioning it as it is without a single. stray hair. There is. however, the possibility that he may have had it professionally manicured. The inquisitive passengers cannot help but occasionally glance in his direction and 'admire' the work of art. If only a camera was available . .

had always thought they were slightly exaggerated. Now it

whilst homeless Melbournians were being forced to walk.

They knew not where they were going and hesitated to ask.

One of the soldiers who evicted Michael told him to bring only food, but Michael ignored his comments and collected

cash, a few pairs of shorts and T-shirts, for Melbourne was experiencing typical February weather - that is, scorching temperatures and hot. dusty winds.

The crowds were moving distinctly north and had been walking for what seemed like an eternity, but had been a mere four hours. when everyone was told to settle down for the night. "Settle down for the night". thought Michael and laughed half-heartedly. How could anyone "settle down" on the Hume Highway. surrounded by soldiers and wailing babies. Even worse was the constant bickering of spinsters and widows who "knew it was going to happen all along" Minimum food rations of bread and sausage. or bread and

. . My attention has just been captured by those enor-

fish were distributed and all were surprised at the freshness

mous ear-rings. A huge block of wood in the shape of a crucifix has been carefully covered in sparkling, zany blue

of the bread. Most people caught less than forty winks that

sequins. Her multi-coloured hair has been cropped close to

was jolted awake with a prod, from some uncouth

her head and a jet-black curtain has been left on her forehead. Her feverish face has been thickly plastered with make-up: layer-upon-layer-upon-layer of it. To enhance her anorexic cheekbones she has carefully contoured them with an electric. hot pink color, and her full lips also reflect this color. By use of a black crayon she has thickly outlined the perimeter of her eyes: she has applied so much mascara that her lashes look glued together and almost knitted: and an array of various shades of eyeshadow has been padded onto her weak eyelids. which must be performing miracles to perform their duty and stay propped up. On taking an-

Tasmanian soldier. Rations were again distributed and the

night and anyone who was still asleep at the break of day

crowd began to forge ahead. Rumours were spreading that they were heading for Ayer's Rock and people laughed at the idea. The only thing was that no alternative was

suggested. However, the crowds tried not to show their emotions and kept up their spirit by singing as they walked along the roads.

The days dragged on and the temperatures increased. A considerable number of old people had died from heat and exhaustion, and many children died from dehydration. By now, the crowd had lost its hope and spirit - who wouldn't

other look at her ears it is evident that she too, is one of

after walking hundreds of miles, the last miles being desert

those 'humans' who indulge in the habit of drilling several

land? Everyone accepted the fact that they were going to

holes through the skin. After the hole threaded with the

Ayer's Rock. but what for was the next question. To be re-

crucifix. lies a chain of five other holes threaded with an

settled? to be lectured? - slight possibilities. They surely

assortment of small, studded ear-rings. What else can one

could not be thinking of mass murder - how on earth could

do to one's self? . .

they dispose of sixteen and a half million bodies - it was

A rather old woman, possibly in her late seventies,

impossible thought Mick, literally impossible.

slowly and repeatedly scratches her flaky. dry forehead with a trembling, blotchy, bony finger. Her sagging, five-fold

have to give it much more thought, for within the next

chin. the half-setting bue moons under her eyes, the way in

twenty-four hours, the whole of the Australian population

which she has painstakingly tried to apply her violet lipstick without missing the outline of her wrinkled lips. and her silverish-purple hair. betray the many years she carries on

guns fired - it was a very efficient operation. No buildings

her shoulders. Her tatty and fragmented clothing suggests

that for themselves, for they had modern equipment and

that she is not being well cared for. A thick, musty odour (a mixture between decayed mothballs and hot soup) floats

were luxuriously decorated. The bodies? - that problem

around her like a suit of armour. Those close to her begin to

and pits. As Cowley once said. "His way once chose, he for-

restlessly shift in their seats . .

ward thrust outright'.

Little did he know that was going to happen - he did not

had been totally wiped out. Bombs had been dropped and or property had been destroyed - the Tasmanians wanted

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Monique Godby, Natasha Crooks, Kate Northam, Leonie McCarthy. Cherylanne D'Cruz, Alexandra Healy, Andria Zugna, Yvonne Barker, Sarah-Jane Hingston, Danielle Cleal.

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Caroline Kitchen, Josephine Dwyer (standing.)

Loreto Mission Appeal

The Loreto m:ssion appeal made me feel proud to know that in some way I had helped an Indian person. I haven't heard much about India, but from what I have been told it

sounds as though it must be a shocking place to live. I live in a warm house and I eat food whenever I like. so I don't

really understand the poverty and hardship that they go through each day of their !ife.

Religion 1983, Year 7 In Religion this year we have done two major

assignments. In the first one we had to go to three different people. This assignment was called "Challenges'.' We had to

ask three people what a big challenge was in his or her life.

Some of the challenges were very extraordinary, In this assignment I learnt that people have to face many chat

lenges in life. Challenges come to people because God

At Loreto we raised $2,500 by having a Spellathon. I had no idea that this money would provide 500 hungry people with food for a year! It made me feel happy to know that Year 7 had achieved something great and useful. It was a great accomplishment for me as I hadn't really been in a large fund raising event with a school before. I had fun trying

collect photos of ourselves at different ages. Then we thought of how we had grown as a Christian and wrote a

to get lots of sponsors.

joyed doing them.

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wants to see how much faith they have. The second assignment was called "My Growth as a Christian'.' We had to

passage beside each photo of what happened to us in each year. I found these assignments most; challenging and I enRebecca Wigney, Year 7

Father/ Daughter Mass and Breakfast The Year 7 girls and their fathers gathered one cold Sunday morning to celebrate Mass together and to mingle with the other people at a Father/Daughter breakfast. Father

Earlier this year Year 75 held a Spellathon to aid the Loreto Missions at Entally. When we were told of this event,

1 must admit I was not very enthusiastic. As I began to learn my words I started thinking of how every word spelt correct-

Scott celebrated Mass that morning and he helped us to realise that both parents and children have a major job to

When I gave my collection of money to the teacher a great

play to keep that love steady and secure between them.

feeling of satisfaction overwhelmed me.

ly would enable a small child to have a nourishing meal.

After Mass the fathers took themselves down to the

Jackie Bosci. Year 7 Red

Undercroft and began to drink steaming cups of tea and coffee and to eat bacon and sausages wrapped in buttered rolls, whilst we carried our chairs back to the classrooms

Mothers' Mass

from which we had borrowed them. I think we all enjoyed the breakfast because it wasn't a formal one that you had to stay put but you could move around to talk to other people and to fill you up on such a fun, busy morning. Both Dad

Because May is Mary's month, we had a special mass for mothers. The Year 7s and Year 8s had their Mass together

and I enjoyed the Mass and breakfast immensely.

Monique La Fontaine, Year 7

and it was a lovely mass. Each girl wrote a letter to her

mother and brought a flower for her mother. I think it was a beautiful idea and I really enjoyed it, and I'm sure the mothers enjoyed it too.

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Conquest, Gabriella Tange, Angela Home.

Our Trip to Ballarat, Eliette Rosich, Year 7 Gold When we arrived at Loreto College Dawson Street, we were given a guided tour by some Year 7 s:udents. We went

round the school viewing art rooms, home economics rooms and class rooms. We also went into a little chapel.

We were at Dawson Street from 11 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

Then we moved on to Loreto Abbey Mary's Mount In the archives we saw the magazine that Mother Gonzaga Barry sent round to all the schools that belong to the Loreto nuns,

it was called "Eucalyptus Blossoms'.' We also saw many old photos of boarders and a few of Countess Elizabeth Wolfe

Metternich. There were also many other things such as letters, rosary beads, photos of Mary Ward and a couple of Mother Gonzaga Barry.

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grotto with a wooden board and on it were the names of Loreto nuns that have passed away.

Sister Emilian guided us around the cloisters which showed the 14 Stations of the Cross and the 15 Mysteries of the Rosary. They were beautiful and very interesting.

The place I enjoyed most was the Chapel built by Mother

Gonzaga Barry with the money inherited by Countess Elizabeth Wolfe Metternich. The chapel was full of color, stars and angels. There were stars all over the ceiling and angels in the stain glass windows and stalues in many places of the chapel. Near where the choir would sit, there was a big organ. I learnt so much about Mother Gonzaga Barry and about how the school used to be. It was a very worthwhile experience.

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Australia, Jackie Bosci, Year 7 Red

Ours is a lucky country Of flowers and of fame

In the middle we have desert On the outside we have rain.

Peaceful country towns Are scattered on the map

Haunted House, Michelle Brown, Year 7 Red

There's a haunted house at the end of my street

And when the sun is beating down

When I walk past it my heart skips a beat.

At night when you think all is calm There's a sound like a piercing alarm.

We all must wear a cap.

For if I did who knows who would greet me

When touring in the city A new sight meets our eyes The ground is dark and gritty The buildings reach the skies.

It might even attempt to eat me

Australia is famous

It's the haunted house I am sure

I wouldn't dare knock on its back door

So if you're coming to my house

For all its kangaroos But contrary to pommes We don't keep them in the zoos.

On your way look at the haunted house But be sure to be as quiet as a mouse

The beaches are most beautiful

Our sportsmen are the best We certainly are lucky To live in this land most blest.

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Fourth Row: Joanne Fox, Susan Hoare, Victoria Burke, Eliette Rosich, Andria Karayiannis, Yvope

Martin.

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Catriona Bongiorno, Liesl Hang'A, Heather Doig, Stephanie Petricola, Sophie Cleland,

Nicole O'Dwyer.

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Back Row: Left to right: Joanna McHale, Katie Hoare, Angela Hayden, Katie Cantwell Fourth Row: Left to right: Caroline Griffin, Anna Bountinos, Catherine Bateman, Pia Harrison, Rachael Heatey

Third Row: Left to right: Joanne Kiely, Sara Morrison, Catherine Fewster, Marissa Cutinelli. Alessandra Orsini, Elizabeth Ralph.

Second Row: Left to right: Sarrah Kenny, Meaghan Macdonald, Kyla Horsfall, Ann Maree McCreery, Vicki De Nardis.

Front Row: Left to right: Angela Clancy (standing), Olivia Davis. Alicia Bailey. Nicki Wttenberg.

Christina Pezos, Nocole Hicks, Danielle Chiodo (standing).

A Little Red Glow, Sonia Tammaro, Year 8 Gold

As 1 sit here at my desk, I am relaxed I have no more tests.

Art Excursion, Marisa Cutinelli, Year 8 Green

On the 1st April. Year 8 Green went to the Meat Market Craft Centre, to see the National Invitation Craft Exhibition.

We saw Miss Webb's fantastic craft work and many other artists' pieces, including ceramics. clothing pottery, glasswork, leather work and many other interesting things. Some

girls were shown how the leather work was done. Overall. we had a very enjoyable and interesting day.

I see distractions around the room

and my eyes are fixed on a broken broom.

Then suddenly my mood is changed, I see flickering which is very strange, and then I know it is a familiar sight,

and my eyes are now fixed on the candlelight.

It is so ciose, that when I breathe, the flame is distorted, and before I know it

it's gone with the breeze.

Then all that is left is a little red glow.

Until I breathe again. and there it goes.

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R.E. 1983 Sarah Heath

Winter Afternoons, Sarah McDonald, Year 8 Blue

This year my love of God has increased with the help of my R.E. classes. We have done many exciting things such as our R.E. assignments. 1 have also learnt things that I did not know before. 1 think a few things have led me to love

No. I don't get as many compliments as the warm summer days. the spring in the air or the autumn dew on the leaves, but I am not jealous, I am happy with what I am. As

God more this year. They are the Reconciliation, class

masses and Sister Patricia. I am very grateful to Sister Patricia. One of the things that I was glad to be taught about, was to be able to use my Bible. I had never really known how to use one. I hope that next year my love of God will increase more.

The Candle, Megan McGahan. 8 Gold You flicker in the darkness, and move with the music like

the sun makes its path around the earth I awaken.

The trees speak as I blow furiously through them. I feel the master of all these beings. Birds desert me and go into hiding. I am filled with sorrow, My tears flow gently down onto the earth, soaking its crust, My spirit stays in the air gloomy, cold. My blanket of white cotton covers the earth, sheltering its offspring. Silence all over except for my soft whisper going through the trees making the beauty of my presence outstanding.

I leave a name in frost on the windows. Inside these man

the flame of a warm kind heart

made structures an evil being lurches. Fire, giving warmth

You show the colour of many gentle things, like a flying dove or a moving animal.

and comfort to my people, giving light and colours. I am an

Orange candie as graceful as a dancer and as warm as

outcast. I must show my beauty. It becomes colder and colder in the air. The wind howls. SmalI icicles begin to

the sun,

form. Now my frozen agony is shown as snow. white

Your reflection will soon come to an end

creamy snow.

You slowly but gracefully melt back into your heart, Completely giving yourself to give light to me,

The earth slowly is clotted with these gentle creatures. A second blanket is layed. This time gratitude is paid to me. All

Just to form a new life and to last eternally.

becomes silent. Branches covered in white form beautiful

patterns. A small white rabbit hops to its home. Now the people are looking out to me. My deepest feelings are fulfilled. The sun towers slowly over the earth. I still live on , A cold cycle.

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Pam Saul, Miss Clare Hunt.

Back Row. Kate Callil, Paula Lee, Angelique McLaren, Josephine Petroff.

Fourth Row: Third Row:

Suzanne Branton, Belinda Houston, Claire Munro, Louise Tuck, Deborah Price.

Emma Newton-Brown, Rebecca Wood, Malia Robinson, Louise Benke, Liza Brownell,

Melissa Smith.

Second Row: Front Row:

Jane Soppitt, Anita Sampieri, Sandy Martin. Annaleise Byrnes, Louise Gaynor.

Michelle Todaro, Meg O'Callaghan, Kate Shaw, Joanne Fry, Sarah McDonald, Alex Baeker,

Kate Ingwersen.

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Carmel Kehoe, Mr. Michael Mulcahy.

Back Row: Kate Coakley, Suzanne Dunn, Sally Paolacci. Gitta Haddad. Anonda Bell. Judy Hess.

Fourth Row:

Natasha Tomlinson, Angela Kempson, Annabelle Rice, Yolande Dwyer, Emma Lee. Sarah Burke, Marcelle Gunther. Erin-Marie ONeill, Lucy Barry, Sasha Clareborough.

Second Row: Penny Leoncelli. Lucy McCarthy, Rachel Griffiths, Georgina Davies, Melissa Holden.

Front Row: Jacqueline Williamson. Anna Jowett. Melissa O'Connor. Rachel Walsh. Angela Bennetts,

Third Row:

Anne McAlister, Francis Grunberg.

Year 8 Christian Living Day, Joanne Kiely and Catherine Fewster, Year 8 Green

Yes, once again the Year 8s set off on their reteat in June with at first little or no enthusiasm at all, despite the encour-

aging words from our R.E. teachers. but after the day we felt we had all changed our attitude greatly.

After arriving and a talk from Father. we wrote a letter to God. and discussed together to whom it was we prayed and why. We then broke up into groups and mimed certain machines such as cake mixers and car washes. Why? This was to show what would happen if we took one part away and so in life we learn that each of us has a part to play. It was then time to firstly reflect and then to write down for ourselves, who God was for each of us after which we

shared freely some of our reflections together.

Next we split up into small groups and were given such topics as -shoplifting". "a family situation': "a class room

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situation" and others. Once again on the spot we had to work out and act out our play roles and then discuss their

meanings and moral implications. We then worked out for ourselves. a Charter of Rights on how we could make year eight a happy year for all concerned. Decisions such as these were made:

To be accepted in a group To be given the chance to prove yourself Able to be individual

More respect for school property and others

After writing out our laws we began to prepare for our Mass. We had percussion music. prayers which had been composed by ourselves especially for this day. Some girls acted out a play and then Father finished the Mass. We all had taken an active part in the Liturgy and it was truly a beautiful experience.

All round it was a very relaxed and worthwhile day for all.

Practice, Angela Clancy, Year 8 Green My finger is stubborn!

It moves over the string

Too quickly - and I play my note sharp.

This 'Bolero' is rapidly moving Singing quite high on the string As my violin answers the bow.

It must be exact. not too sharp.

Or the melody line is all wrong and my unpracticed finger is stubborn.

I know only practice will fix it

But it's so unappealing to do yet my note is still sharp, and I must!

Doing it takes patience.

And I'm not very good at that!

Would it be worse if I played the note flat?

But when the practice is over

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Geraldine Dowd. Mrs. Pam Allan.

Back Row: Jacqui Lee. Denise Reed, Meighan Hardiman, Emma Robinson.

Fourth Row: Deirdire Madigan, Roisin Annesley. Leanna Portelli, Emma Readman, Justine Kubale.

Third Row: Paula Launech. Suzie Condon, Natalie Blake, Lisa Nicoll, Jacqui Mier, Danielle Mulqueen.

Second Row: Front Row:

Michelle Coady, Anna Mercer, Kristin Prendergast, Sonia Tammaro, Madeleine Waters.

Megan McGahan (standing). Therese Ovens, Natalia Cook, Stephanie Loncraine, Donna

Allen, Simone Suhr, Halina Wills (standing)

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2nd Row-

Justine Press, Elisa Turner, Larissa MEMulten, Lara Salmon. Emila Fels.

Yoianda Matias. Lisa Thomas, Rebecca Mocellin, Madeleine Galbraith. Justine Galante.

3rd Row: Mr. Andrew Schmidt. Lisa Allen, Anne Crawford. Catherine Newman. Rosemaree Portelli. Maggie Gialelli, Penelope McKenzie.

4th Row: Lisa Caines, Fiona Margossis, Geraldine O'Sullivan, Vicki Pitsounis. Lisa Curtain, Petra Liddell. Miss Gwen Quirk.

5th Row (seated):

Michaela Marshall. Anne Dew, Sarah Nietz, Karen Halliday. Cathy Tomlinson.

The Runner, Felicity O'Shea Year 9 Blue Carrying a golden torch high above his head be glides along as if

he were flying. his hair blowing in

Year 9 Father/ Daughter Mass and Breakfast, Maggie Gialleli All Year 9 fathers and their daughters were invited to

the wind as he glides along.

Mass and a barbeque breakfast at school on Sunday, 26th

His long muscular legs act as

June, 1983. Mass was celebrated in the School Chapel at

support to his strong well built body.

9.00 a.m. After Mass at approximately 10.00 a.m. the barbeque breakfast was provided in the Undercroft. Every-

What is he but a runner striding to be the best. Not knowing what he does He encourages those less fortunate than

body dressed casualty and looked very happy. I think everybody enjoyed themselves and the fathers got to know each

he as he strides to be number one

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Year 9 Retreat, Rebecca Mocellin and Anne Crawford

On Friday 28th April the Year 9 Retreat was held. Year 9 Red and Gold went to Campion and Blue and Green classes went to Templestowe.

The day commenced for us with a bus trip to Campion.

Memories, Felicity O'Shea. Year 9 Blue

the Year 9 Red and Gold classes' venue. When we arrived

I love to sit on an Autumn night

Sister Patricia introduced us to Fr. Hugh Walsh (O.F.M.)

Outside in the dark with the moon as my light

who was to guide us throughout the day's activities. Fr.

I like to think of times to come

Hugh Walsh first gave us a talk on Jesus and the role he

of friends and family and having fun.

plays in our lives. We then filled out some work sheets

And memories of times gone by

which were to be personal and confidential. about ourselves

Of storm clouds in the winter sky

and then we broke up into groups to discuss our attitudes to

These memories will not fade fast

the major influences in our lives.

Those memories of my distant past

After these discussions we left the building to have a

morning break and get some fresh air. We then returned to

Weather Vane, Denise Murphy, Year 9 BLue

the room feeling refreshed and alert. The next hour and a

White and domineering.

half was devoted to personal meditation and for those who

pointed yet squared.

wished it, confessions were being heard by Fr. Walsh and his fellow priest. Others were also allowed to wander the

bright against the midday sky, essential yet it mostly goes unnoticed.

front grounds to think over the morning's events in tran-

Like a bird about to fly,

quility and quiet.

like a statue it can never stir.

At 12.30 we adjourned to have our lunch with our friends and a general walk around the garden. We returned inside

to have rrtore general discussion and prepare for Mass.

The Mass was a very uplifting experience for the whole form. We then cleared up the room and prepared to return

It shudders in the wind, too rusty to move.

Cold and hard.

solitary but for the birds.

to school.

All in all the retreat was very fulfilling and made everyone in the form more spiritually aware.

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Back Row:

Fourth Row: Rabl.

Second Row:

Penney.

Front Row:

Miss Toni Webb, Mrs. M. Schillat.

Katherine Duke, Paula Walsh. Fionnuala O'Shaughnessy.

Joanna Foley. Nona Burford. Elizabeth Sweeney, Michaela Grogan. Barbara Hales, Imogen Emma Braun. Patricia Clancy, Daniela Marini, Natalie Sullivan, Annette Wiltshire, Joanna

Emma Carnovale, Rachel Stokes, Lisa Wilson, Vicki McPhee, Vikki Phillips.

Absent: Rachel Regan. Mrs. Marie-Louise Khamara.

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Wendy Hildebrand. Dr. Val Stewart Back Row: Left to right.· Kate Incani, Vanessa Fox, Elizabeth Uren.

Fourth Row: Left to right: Anna Burke. Sophie Knezic, Felicity O'Shea, Nicole Sanders, Sally Rhoden.

Third Row: Left to right: Sally Ann George, Alicia O'Halloran. Jacqueline Pillinger, Tiffany McGowan,

Louise Stewart, Michelle Vennix, Elisha Wya:t.

Second Row: Left to right: Monique Shield. Judith Quin, Margaret Ralph, Virginia Latham, Brigid Crennan.

Front Row: Left to right: Sandra Colombo (standing), Brigid McGuigan. Sandra Perronnet. Patricia Malouf. Denise Murphy, Anna Gatfield, Felicity Carroll (standing)

Old Seat, Elizabeth Uren. Year 9 Blue

Graciously surrendering his worthless life, to the plastic greens.

Draining and drawing what remains.

Oak Parlour, Elizabeth Uren, Year 9 Blue

The major music event for term one was the Oak Parlour

with paras:tic greed.

He was once a new white. immaculate possession.

held on Friday, 15th April on the theme of "Mainlv 19th and

ancient memories fading.

20th Centuries'.' Under the direction of Miss Quirk, the choir

They promised to care and renew his coat,

performed Smart's "The Lord is My Shepherd". 1 Waited

but ivy must do.

for the Lord" by Mendelsohn and "The Little Horses" by

Autumn filtered sun-light mocks his weathered patterns,

Coplan. Mrs. Griffiths conducted both the string orchestra

on a nearby tree.

which performed a concerto by Corelli and the senior

What a cruel sun to beam light just from his reach.

orchestra which played the "Flute Dance" by Herold.

Thirteen other soloists and chamber groups performed a beneficial experience for budding and more accomplished musicians alike. A thorough]y enjoyable evening was experienced by all.

so dark. cold and dank.

Oh, the loneliness of non-use: all rusty and chipped soiled by the years.

A motherless infant and the last of his race,

shy and deprived.

Mother earth is calling him back. from whence he came.

The soil is like quicksand. slowly he sinks.

He alone is bullied by nature and ignored by man.

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"My Philosophy of Life':

My philosophy of Life is quite simple and if I could follow it as easily as I can put it down on paper I believe I should be totally happy. My values include honesty - which l put at the top of my list - compassion, empathy, trust, and a

My relationship with God and my friends is frank. I am always honest with them (my friends say sometimes too frank). When talking to God I do not pray or speak formally but I speak casually as one friend to another and I always address myself to Jesus because I feel that he is like the

shrewd sense of judgment. I think that if you are always

brother I never had - being an only child - and easier to

honest with yourself and others you will never be mistaken and your conscience will be clear. Compassion is important

relate to than God.

because you cannot live always judging by the book but

to serve the Lord and to make him happy by being happy and making others happy. I would like one day to become a famous singer or actress and to entertain thousands and to bring pleasure to them through this. Perseverance is the only way to reach this goal and also faith in God for he will help you in your struggle to please him, My friends and Religion teachers can help me until I leave school and going

must also feel - empathy helps you to experience what others feel and puts yourself in their place. This helps you to understand them in turn. I also believe to survive in this

world you must be able to judge people and situations carefully - not without compassion but at the same time not letting your heart rule your head. My goal is to create happiness in this world as far as my ability allows.

I am an individual, one of a kind and was put on this earth

to Mass is a help to me when I am losing hope.

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Jenny Carnel]. Sr. Maureen Lavelle.

Back Row: Left to right: Louise Bedford, Nicole Moloney, Renee Bates, Felicity Hilbert.

Fourth Row: Left to right: Monique Briglia, Jodie O'Sullivan, Jane Preiss, Melissa Derrick, Perri Bayles.

Third Row: Left to right: Jamie Wilczek.

Buffy Mcharen, Nicole Pillinger, Amanda Doyle, Emma Scally, Clare King,

Second Row: Left to right: Ina McCorkell. Anna Need, Elizabeth Morris. Lisa Hebel, Emma Ursini, Courtney Soutar, Susan Ingwersen.

Front Row: Left to right: Alevetsovitis.

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Joan Ryan, Mrs. Rachel Haskell.

Back Row:

Louise Doran, Simone Kelsey, Bronwyn MeNamara, Patricia Fagan, Susan McCarthy.

Fourth Row: Sarah Moulton, Martina McCardel. Marella Wines, Marianne Lazarus. Gai McMuilen

Thjrd Row: Jane Fogarty, Liz Rocke. Tania Branton, Liz Raiph, Andrea Hatcher.

Second Row: Cathy Maloney, Rebecca Interdonato. Beth Cooney. Breda Annesley.

Front Rour

Nicole Jones, Margaret Wong, Catherine Willis. Jo-Anne Kydd, Bernadette Wood, Justine

Costigan. Megan Dwyer.

Freedom!,Sally Evans. Year 10 Green

I am an intelligent person trapped inside an immobile body. Any attempt I make to talk. laugh, walk or cry is futile.

I have a really loving and affectionate family who care for me, but not even they can understand that I have emotions and intelligence.

I am a frustrated boy of thirteen who is an invalid and I have been all of my life. Mum sometimes takes me for a "walk" down to the ships in my wheelchair. I like being outside but I am scared of strangers. The little ones stare at me as if I came from another planet, and the adults refuse to even glance because they have been constantly told by their parents when thev were young not to stare at "different" people

Freedom to me means having at least one person re alise

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Freedom also means to have someone talk to me rather

than talk about me. This is because when people talk about me "behind my back". they do so in front of my face because of their ignorance of my capability to hear, understand and mourn over every word they say. The time when I have been hurt most was when my mother's sister was talking to Mum one day and she said, "Why don't you just slip him a pill and he won't have to put up with the pain any more!

Sometimes I think that she should have done so.

Freedom to me also means to have people stop patronising me. Mum spends hours with me every day with large cards with large writing spelling out little words such as "cat", "dog' and "rat'.'

I feel that one day I might be free, even if it just means shedding a tear and when I do. I wili be the most happy and relieved person who had ever lived on this earth.

A Plea, Gaye Quin. Year 10 Red

The Dying Leaf, Vicki Bailey. Year 10 Red

People say we are the future,

The Ovat has been abandoned,

But how can this be so?

Now the leaf is lying stranded.

We stumble in the darkness,

He lies there waiting for the breeze,

Uncertain where to go.

To move him on and up with ease.

We're lost in a concrete jungle.

Hark, he recognizes voices.

We cannot understand,

He knows they come from children boisterous

When we reach out for guidance

In the playground, there he lies,

Where is the wiser outstretched hand?

Underneath the blustery skies.

We need a wiser guide,

Now he's squashed and stampeded,

To aid us on the way.

He's been totally defeated.

To give us the will to persevere,

He has been ruined and separated,

So listen, when we say . .

The leaf that once existed is now deflated.

We need you. as you need us.

No longer will he be rolled up and crisp.

So let's learn to get along,

No longer will he feel the cold. damp undermist.

For divided we are helpless.

The brown, lively. textured leaf is finished

United we'll be strong.

His life, his wondering and waiting are all now diminished!

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Jill Fenwick. Miss Wendy Maning

Back Row: Sarah McPherson. Tija McMullen, Camille Folley, Colleen Wills, Anna Page.

Deborah Curtain, Kathy Koukouvaos. Bronwyn Sheedy, Emma Duffy, Melissa Rice.

Fourth Row: Third Row:

Louise Doig, Maria Vandoros, Penny Regan, Sally Ralph, Anna Ring.

Second Row Gabrielle Sheehan, Alexandra Wilcox, Loreta Murphy, Kathryn Hanrahan, Mary Velissaris.

Front Row: Cathy Rayner, Gabrielle Mimovich, Nicola Buckley, Antionette Bongiorno, Andrea Carnovale, Sally Evans (standing).

Absent: Erin Mulcahy.

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Janice Carpenter. Sr. Ruth Winship.

Back Row: Clare Armstrong, Ann Marie Ward, Rachel Donovan.

Fourth Row: Helen Hebel. Paule Gendron. Anna Sinn, Selena Junker, Emma Thomas, Justine Thompson.

Third Row:

Angelina Bongiorno, Josie Ley, Denise Hoppe. Deana Dodds. Theresa O'Brien, Samantha

Worner.

Second Row: Frances Doherty. Mary Deletaris. Sophie O'Shaughnessy, Julie Galea, Anne Della. Anne Hallam, Maria Meldrum.

A Haiku: The frog, Tania Marshall. Year 10 Red The knotted fingers Grasp a floating paradise But fall to dim depths.

A Syllable Poem: Snow, Tania Marshall. Year 10 Red

Crisp Icy Perilous

Unforgiving Intricate structures

Spinal castles Relentless

Chilling Death

Lake Eyre, Dagmar Andersen, Year 10 Red Barren desert lake, cruelly unshaded The surface after years. salt encrusted

Forever it stretches dry and unsheltered, Of reptile and animal life. deserted.

The barrenness stretching ever infinite With a view of parched heat and sandy, Without water so lonely, desolate Underfoot the hot sand crunches salty, As we trek over land hot and cracked.

Stronger than ever the sun beats down Reflecting on the lake bed hard-packed

Glare creasing our faces into a frown.

Thus we stare out over this endless plain

Always so hard, never softened by rain.

Tuesday, May 24 1983, Breda Annesley, Year 10 Gold When I awoke

On Tuesday, May 24. 1983.

Not a thing, could I see!

Ode to a School Rubbish Bin, Emma Hart. Year 10 Red

Lone sentinel. keeping watch, a calm presence amid a

Outside my room it was dark,

And al] I heard was one dog's bark.

relentless turmoil of blue rampaging uniforms. Wooden jaws

Then something terrible

agape to receive its meal of leftovers, but what is this? a

Suddenly took me by surprise.

I had forgotten - I must rise!

proper meal. a complete morsel, yes. it's a mouldy cheese sandwich, which. after many weeks of solitary confinement within a "lost locker key locker" whose owner had suddenly found the key, has come to its glorious destiny, the pungent rubbish bin. The bin's putrid stench engulfed the articles which landed in it's empty stomach. which would soon need to have its rubbish digested from it.

What time is it? I can't be late.

I must be at school by half past eight.

At school,

It was good to see familiar faces, Dotted around familiar places: There was, I noticed, one new man, And who could miss Emma's tan.

Just Another Day, Emma Hart, Year 10 Red

Brendens 'voice call' echoed over the school grounds.

and Shadow dragged his bone through the middle of the quadrangle. his gang of faithful groupies close behind. Mrs.

Schaefer picked up a piece of paper and Mrs. Hunt threatened skivvies to a pair of unbuttoned shirt students,

everything was norrnal. just another day in the ]ife of Loreto Convent.

Time was running out: Soon Mrs. Hunt would ring the bell.

She had that look. I could tell.

Last minute things were being discussed, Like 'Who's the latest spunk on the bus?'

Assembly began,

We said good morning and our prayers.

Then chatted again as loud as we dared.

First that morning we had sport, A fitness test - what a horrid thought!

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Va] Donald (absent), Mr. Russell Staiff.

Back Row: Geeta Sharma, Claire Mitchell, Sarah Tidey. Danielle Field, Simone Messina.

Fourth Row: Catherine Lennon, Judith Murphy, Fiona Mclean, Samantha Gray, Catherine Daniel.

Third Row:

Emma Hart, Katie Whelan, Genevieve Sherman, Clare Hicks. Rosamund Green.

Second Row:

Nicole Mulqueen, Gabrielle Quin, Tania Marshall, Daniela Tammaro, Maria Vitkos,

Dagmar Andersen, Kathy Drake.

Front Row:

Melissa Machowicz, Lisa Ginies. Louise Barry, Victoria Bailey, Catherine Santo.

Absent: Nicole Chiappalone.

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Class Teachers. Sr. Elizabeth Donnan, Madame Anouk Smetana.

Back Row: Susannah Latham, Clare Tighe, Charlotte Kryza.

Third Row:

Marion Fox, Margaret Hales. Antionette O'Shaughnessy. Monique Ryan, Tina Thornton,

Stephanie Ryan.

Second Row: Madam Smetana, Bronwyn McMahen, Megan Feakes, Kym Amad, Danielle Shield, Siubhan Leslie, Sr. Elizabeth Doonan.

Front Row:

Dorothy Wong, Michelle Siu. Gabrielle Caputi. Clare McHenry, Catherine Dynan. Suzanne

Dew, Annie Tiong.

Christian Living Camp, Gabrielle Caputi, Year 11 Blue From the 2nd-5th August the annual Year 11 Mandevilie-

Xavier Christian Living Camps were held at Shoreham and Merricks. When we first arrived we were slightly apprehensive as to what the camp and (more importantly) the boys would be like. We need not have worried. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we thoroughly enjoyed the planned activities, e.g. bush-dance, fancy-dress parade,

Country, Julitha Ryan, Year 11 Gold They laughed boisterously as they threw

her, helpless naked, frightened on to

bonfire, group discussions, etc, and some of the more

the

spontaneous ones too! Many thanks to all the teachers for the effort and enthusiasm they pui into both camps.

ground. violating her

unnecessarily then

An Epitath, Megan Tauro, Year 11 Gold Mankind, three minutes in the unmaking An anti-climax rather than a conclusion

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path.

"Station", Gabrielle Caputi, Year 11 Blue Nestled in the embankment, it stands alone - divorced

from the world outside; a tribute to man's mental muscle. It

is a silent shell that is completely dissociated from the clamour and turmoil of its surrounding area.

It could hardly be called a thing of beauty. The cracked, pitted asphalt, obsolete arrivals/departures board and

silence for a mere moment - and then go as quickly as they came. Sunlight attempts to break the gloom and shadows but quickly retreats. Its coming and going makes little difference to the stunted growths that pass for shrubs. lining the outer fences.

graffiti-covered walls are in direct contrast to the shiny black-

A faint rumbling - like an earth tremor - that rapidly increases to a deafening roar is the only thing that causes a

and-white signs with "TOORAK" blazoned across them.

stir in this shrine dedicated to industrial man. A silver

The corrugated iron shelters, complete with pseudo-Victorian iron lace that try to give the garishly yellow constructions

thing in its path. Suddenly, people emerge from areas that

a piece of "old world charm" but do not quite succeed, stand like sheets of scrap metal held together by a piece of

string and chewing gum. Tracks that stretch away endlessly

monster crashes through the stillness with no regard for anypreviously were only shadows. They rush blindly towards

the monster that has paused just long enough to swallow them up before hurtling down the tracks again like a thing

to nameless destinations are, at intervals, shadowed by heavy steel structures studded with nuts and bolts, and a perpetual coating of crumbling rust.

The atmosphere of this place is bleak and grey. Except for

possessed.

brief periods during the day, it stands dormant - a sombre

controlled by it. because if it does not run they no longer

mausoleum. The quiet that emanates from it is not a restful

have a job.

silence: it makes one want to look over one's shoulder often

Surely this place must have a purpose other than awaiting the few brief moments each day when the demented hydra

. fearfully . . . warily.

This Argentine fiend appears to be the one reason why this cocooned sepulchre exists. The station is controlled by

it; the rarely seen men in blue who work there are also

Only faint isolated sounds reach this crypt of modern

arrives to claim its victims? How else could such a grotesque

ingenuity. A laugh a whistle, the slam of a car door. footsteps; these noises timidly intrude on the thick blanket of

blotch on our street-scape be permitted to be constructed?

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Sue Stockdale, Mrs. Shirley Chapman.

Back Row: Left to right: Gretel Duke, Lucy O'Bryan, Patsy Lee, Nini Tanzania, Kathy Walsh.

Fourth Row: Left to right: Sarah Gamble. Kathy Height. Natasha Kostokanellis. Jane Conquest.

Third Row: Kirstin Smith, Sarah Purcell. Maree Selar, Cathie Chiba. Anne Sweeney.

Second Row: Rosemary Haas, Sarah Rey, Mary Ubaldi, Lindsay Carroll. Fiona Smith.

Front Row: Left to right: Rebecca Farrell (standing), Margaret Clancy. Holly Martin, Mimi Kabo. Jackie Bailey. Davina Shim, Shanta de Soysa (standing).

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Class Teachers: Mrs. Pam Lavery, Mr. Kevin Tyrrell

Back Row: Left to right: Julitha Ryan, Helene Von Schrenk, Gabrielle Howard, Mitzi Zagon, Kerry Margossis.

Fourth Row: Left to right: Daniela Coperchini. Megan Soppitt. Barbara Smrekar. Anna Stokes.

Third Row: Left to right. Katherine Burke, Suzanne Peric, Sally Hillman. Georgia Burford. Dianne Nash.

Second Row: Left to right: Emma Calanchini, Sandra di Felice, Kate Purcell. Virginia Longmire, Jacqueline Horan.

Front Row: Left to right: Lien Nguyen (standing). So Han Or. Megan Tauro, Lee Lin Voo. Carmen

Riordan, Nicole Yap. Nicole Leong (standing).

Absent. Kerry Johnston, Louise MeNamara.

Maytime Fair, Antoinette O'Shaughnessy, Year 11 Blue

School in a New Country, So Han Or, Year 11 Gold 1 havebeen studying at Mandeville Hall for over a year During this period. I experience a lot of difficulties. mainly

over the language problem but on the other hand, 1 enjoy the happy and exciting life in this school.

As I am unfamiliar to my new school, I do not join many activities but still. it is a pleasure to see how keen the other students are in extracurricular activities and sports. They make the whole school full of energy and lively spirit.

The first few months after my arrival to this school. I felt a bit shy and dared not to talk much. However, my classmates and teachers encourage and help me to overcome my

language problem. I was very grateful for their generous help and concern. Moreover, by talking to my classmates, I knew a great deal more about Australia and its people.

School life here was unforgettable and would surelv become one of my most favourite memories in my life.

It was Saturday April. 30th and all the Mandeville girls were buzzing. The Year 11 Committee arrived at eight o clock. a shock zo a few students, and set up the stalls. To-

wards midday the people, including everyone from the prep schools' patriots doing their duty. to second hand dealers, start arriving. In the quadrangle there was bustling as everyone took a look around and tried their luck in competitions.

Meanwhile. in the Montague Theatre, the bands start play-

ing. the audience monitored by priests for any slips of the lighter.

Outside on the oval was the traditional train for the kids as

well as camel rides while Mandeville kept control of their stall. gelati. and helped out at the French Cafe. The highlight. however. was definitely the disco at 7.30. As the H.S.C. bouncers exercised their authority, the teenyboppers bopped along with the music. much to the delight of the boarders.

In all the Year 11's raised $1,400 (approx.) for the missions which I think makes all out contributions worthwhile.

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A perfect example of this is a story I had related to me recently by a young mother. She commented on how touched

she was when her young daughter discovered a new area of her body. To us toenails are not exactly fascinating objects but with childish delight and wonderment in her eyes this little girl yelled out her discovery triumphantly as she said.

"Look Mummy, I've got fingernails on my toes! "

Growing Up and Growing Old, Carolyn Raftis, Year 12 Blue

"Hello. it's nice to see you looking well.

What? How am I?

I haven't been so good myself But I've been getting by.

Yes. I've had a bit of trouble Well. I wouldn't bore a friend

But if you knew how much I'd suffered Well, your hair would stand on end.

How often have you heard elderly people retell the events of their operations? But more importantly, how often have you listened and sympathised? It is always easy to regard old people as useless -sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste. sans

Children. however, are not merely fascinating little beings to be cuddled and pampered - they are the seeds we have

planted to grow into future generations. We must. therefore. nurture and treasure them, as they hold not only the key to the future but also the key to the past that we miss so much. Have you ever had the experience of returning to your childhood town and finding that it wasn't the town you missed, it was your childhood? This is where older people can turn to children and recapture their own memories of the past in the games and happiness of the children around them.

At the other end of the spectrum are the elderly people

we so often forget. We view them as ancient, decrepit and slowly disintegrating beings, but that is only in terms of their physical state. It is, of course, true that old age can affect

everything" but is this a true and realistic way to view the old

one's mind. but more often than not elderly people still have

and ageing members of our society.

a tremendous amount to offer.

However. it is not only the aged that suffer. it is also the children:

"I don't want to go to school Mum

I want to stay at home with my duck I'd rather stay at home with you Mum And hit the skirting board with my truck

Oh yes, there's the tiresome, irritating, prattle of a young child - the mess on the floor. the scribbling on the wall. the holes in the curtains after paper dolls have been made - but is this all we think of when we think of children? If it is, I'm glad I've outgrown childhood.

If we cannot view children as more than tiresome

In between bowling tournaments, squabbling about the pension and participating in social afternoons with some of her "cobbers" as she referred to them, my Grandmother would talk to us about "the good old days" and how life was different then. More importantly though. she would sit down for hours on end and listen. She was not a woman of

many words and yet when she spoke and offered advice one could only sit and listen in awe. for she always managed to have the simpiest answer for what had initially seemed

the most complicated of problems. And always, without fail, she could tell you what you were thinking even if you didn't express your thoughts in words,

creatures and the aged as more than nuisances, we are not

You may well say that she was just a very perceptive

benefiting from the two most important groups in our society. The innocence of the young and the wisdom of the aged balance our lives and add to it a richness and sensitivity that is often lost in our middle years. when we are so caught up in the 'rat-race' of everyday life. Indeed, without the young and the aged we would have an extremely stunted

woman but I believe that her perceptiveness was a result of many. many. years of experience and learning about human nature. She didn't just offer advice on financial deal-

concept of what is humane.

From the moment a child is born, it reveals its innocence

and harmlessness. With small warm rubbery cheeks, quiet snuffly breathing and hands that clasp onto anything, a baby relies totally on others for protection. Then, as the child grows older and progresses towards infancy, childhood and

adolescence, it becomes increasingly independent.

But in those first 10 years, a child is innocent, unaware of the real hardships of life and totally oblivious to many of the standards set by our society.

ings and how to bring up children - she always emphasised the importance of making the best of your life and enjoying the beauties around you. She was, for me, a person whom I looked towards to guidance and understanding. I think other people should also try to see in the aged the wisdom that they can offer, for as Ralph Emerson says: "As you grow old, the beauty steals in ward.

1 don't for one moment say that between the ages of 10 and 50 we lose all our human qualities of love. respect. sincerity, etc. but I believe that frequently we tend to forget

some of the important qualities of life. In our rather promiscuous society, where almost anything goes, we need both the stabilising force of the aged and the simplicity of the

There is so much we can learn from chi]dren in those

young to balance our lives. As the title of one of Mary

initial years. Whilst we teach them to walk and speak. we also relearn how it is done as we watch their small legs totter then fall beneath them, and their toothless mouths forming

Coleridge's poems goes: "Something childish - but very

the words. mummy. daddy, yes, no. ta - the list gradually increases. As we watch them gaze intently at a painting, a fly on the wall or a blade of grass, we once again become aware of the beauties that surround us, especially in nature. It is sad that as adults. we limit ourselves to seven wonders of

the world. when in the eyes of a child there are seven million.

natural'.'

So let us not ignore those that are growing up and those that are growing old for they too have their contribution to make. The words of Samuel Taylor Coleridge ring true when he says: "What a melancholy world this would be without children, and what an inhuman world without the aged-

Carolyn won 3rd place with this speech in the Plain English Speaking Award - Regional Finals 1983.

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A Tale of Two School Systems, Christina leo, Year 12 Adapting to the school life at Loreto Convent, Toorak was and still is, a very maturing experience for me. Coping with a different education system and people from a different culture is challenging. By going through the many stages of fitting into the school system, my insight and tolerance of various people have been considerably increased.

One of the nicest things about the system of education here is the teachers' attitude towards their students. Their

concern for the well-being of their students. reflected in their willingness to sacrifice their free time to help a student. is heartening.

In Malaysia, the majority of the teachers would never voluntarily give up their time to help their pupils. Less able

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students if they were conscientious have to ask the better ones for help when they do not understand. Otherwise, they would plod through the education system, blissfully ignorant, until they finally left school. A teacher might have taught you for a year and yet have no idea who you were unless you stood out in some way. The size of the classes, with an average of forty per class. did not help the situation.

Here, you are given a choice of subjects to study. but there was no choice in Malaysia. You have to do eight subjects in either the arts or science streams at senior secondary

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level. The Education Department determined the stream you were suitable for based on results of an external exam at

Form Three. A science course consisted of Biology, Physics.

Chemistry, Pure Mathematics. Geography, English, Bahasa Malaysia (the national language) and Modern Mathematics which is similar to the General Mathematics here. 1 was

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forced to do all of these subjects, regardless of my preferences. Needless to say, I fared badly in subjects I detested.

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although I tried to make an effort if I liked the teacher. At Loreto. you only have to study six subjects of your own choice.

The lighter work-load caused by the decrease in the number of subjects I now have. plus the fact that the work I was doing here was not totally new in some subjects, he!ped in my adjustment to the Australian syllabus. The time I

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saved in some subjects was used in others which needed more work.

In fact, 1 had a tendency to overwork by Australian standards in those early weeks. Mrs. Willis, my Mathematics teacher at that time. once set us a whole mathematics exer-

cise before a weekend. I spent the whole weekend doing that tedious exercise. believing that she wanted it completed

by Monday. On Monday, I learnt that the exercise was the

work for the week. This taught me that the Australian girls

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were not as hard working or competitive as the students I used to mix with. This was further confirmed when the re-

sults I obtained in my first tests were better than those I had received previously.

The first year here was like a honeymoon year. I had to work harder in Form 4 in Malaysia than I had to in Form 5 here. My academic achievements here were far better than what 1 would have obtained in my former school.

We had a 'house' system in Malaysia too, and both

academic and sporting accomplishments counted in determining the winning house. Each house had its own song which was sung at every house meeting. We also had to sing the school song and the national anthem during weekly assemblies.

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Australians volunteer to go into events on sports day. In

Malaysia students would volunteer you for a particular event! You never volunteered to go into any event unless you were the house-captain.

We have quite a number of student leaders in Malaysia.

There were junior and senior prefects, house captains, sports captains and society presidents. They all carried

responsibility since the staff hardly did any organization outs:de what they were paid to do. This was mainly left to

student leaders. Overall. the students played a more important part in the running of the school than they do here. In fact, the senior forms had councils that look to their

needs and organized special occasions like excursions and parties.

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Every student was expected to participate in at least one sport and one society in my last school. These societies cover a wide range of activities. from uniform groups like the Girl Guides to more academically inclined clubs like the Maths and Science Society.

There were no camps in Malaysia, so the ones I went to last year were my first. In Malaysia, we have day excursions

to nearby places but overnight trips were very rare. The organization involved in planning an overnight trip was the easier part. Obtaining official approval was hardest. Everything had to go before the Education Department and it might be months before permission was granted. after much chasing up by the organizer.

Since the student leaders possess much power. the girls had to be chosen with great care. Both staff and students

had to approve of the choice. The election of new prefects was a complicated process. much like the choosing of Claire MeNamara

councillors here. but all candidates would have been nomin-

ated before the voting began.

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For the post of school captain in Malaysia, the whole process resembles a political election, with the campaign of the

candidates leading up to the polls. Here. councillors are chosen from the top form, while the school captain is not chosen by the whole school community.

Throughout the year, there would be 'special' days when

both the staff and students behaved unconventionally: like on St. Patrick's Day or a fund-raising day held by the different forms here.

One such day in Malaysia is Teachers' Day on which students would entertain their teachers. There would be

novelty events, dances, mini-plays and so on. On this day it was customary to show our appreciation of our teachers by giving them small momentoes. For instance. we gave our teachers giant homemade cards with all our signatures,

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accompanied by a rose or carnation. Our class teacher received a framed painting done by one of our best artists.

The students' day comes on April Fool's Day. Since this

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did not fall on a school day every year, we made the most of those that did. Dusters and chalk would not work due to our

special treatment, (sticky tape on them). A few students would switch classrooms, quite often the switch would not be discovered until the lesson was well under way, helped by persistent hints from girls not supposed to be there.

At the beginning and end of each term, no teaching is carried out. As you might expect, the atmosphere was very

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unruly. Quite a number of students would go 'walkabout'.

The teachers wisely kept to their staffroom. During the few weeks between the final examinations and the holidays, there would be inter-class matches. There would also be

class parties. Teachers would wander into your classes and join in the festivities. Very often. classes would send girls to

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Getting to know my peers here was an experience in it-

self. They have different views, values and a different upbringing. It took a while to get used to their outward show of emotions. At first they seemed less tactful and some of the things they did would have been condemned in schools in Malaysia. My first impression was that students in Australia

were immature for their age. As time passed, I learnt to understand and tolerate their tomboyish behaviour.

The social life of the girls here is very much more exten-

sive than in Malaysia, where there were very few parties and 'hen' parties were not unusual. Girls who frequently mixed

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Jacqueline Randles

Here, it is usually those who obtain the worst grades that do not pay attention in class. The ones who receive the better grades are those whose heads are usually buried in their books. Here. you blame the teachers much if you do not do well in your studies.

I am very lucky to have the opportunity of experiencing both social attitudes and ways of schooling. I feel that this experience has speeded up my development as a respon-

sible adult. It has certainly provided amusing stories to retell to others!

with boys risked their names being dragged through the

mud. They were very often considered 'how pows' meaning 'fast women' No-one began dating until Form 6 at the earliest.

Here it is the other way around. People are surprised if

you do not have boyfriends or enjoy a nightlife. I was never allowed nor wished, to roam about town with friends at night.

Questioning the Meaning of Life, Kate Lethbridge,

In Malaysia, the less than perfect students were usually

the intelligent ones. They would be the ones who disrupted

H.S.C. 1983

They ask em why. and. I can only reply:

the class, but not the ones who handed in work late. The

It's because of the standards that they set.

consequences were not worth it. (Being called up by the

Standards?

principal and facing the subsequent gossip was not exactly

Yes. standards!

pleasant.)

What standards?

Usually, classes were very boring. especially if the teacher had a soft voice and delivered her lecture in the most un-

Standards of the world - the way in which the world revolves is detrimental to the way in which your minds

interesting manner. Also. some teachers tended to repeat a

revo]ve.

point several times for the benefit of the slow learners.

You would find the students in the back row either catch-

ing up on their sleep or flipping through magazines or Mills and Boons.

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How is it detrimental?

Questions. questions, eternally yours.

But why should they be eternally ours? We have no hold on you - neither do they.

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Oh . . . but look . . . look at you . . . look at them, at their minds: push a button - recall a time - stop the button! - you're in 1983.

Why can't you get off?

The world is programmed - can one stop the sun from shining down..?

Does one want to?

Can one stop the tides from rolling in..?

Does one want to ?

Do they? - I ask you.

No - we believe they don't.

Well, why try?

Because the freedom lies at your feet.

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world of death. destruction.

Why must it be death?

Because man has suicidal. patricidal. homocidal, matricidal tendencies -

Need I go on? The list does. just as they think the world goes on - but - I know. you do not.

How can we know? You will not let us.

I will not let you? don't you mean they will not let you?

Whatever, to you it is the same.

To me the universe is the same.

Must it be?

Problems posed, queries unanswered. but. do you try to solve them?

No...

they replied and they no longer ask me .

Why?

but, the beginning only marks the end of mankind.

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1983 Sports Captain, Margaret Hales As sports captain this year, I am pleased to see the great participation by fellow students in al] sports. There was great participation in both the Swimming and Athletic sports both days were a great success. In the swimming sports

Tennis, Cathy Bradley, Tennis Captain Not on!y Australian stars like Pat Cash and John Fitz-

Barry proved to be too strong for the other teams and they

gerald are gaining recognition: Mandeville has many up and

were victorious once again. Mulhall too were victorious but

coming tennis stars in its ranks.

this time in the athletics sports. It was at both meetings that

The top eight girls were selected to represent Mandeville

many girls indicated their talents in the different avenues of

in an inter-school tournament and were runners up. Once

sport offered at Mandeville.

again the Under Fifteens proved successful and showed that tennis will remain of a high standard.

I am astounded at the overwhelming dedication of some

of the students who, even though they are busy with school

1 was proud to be selected as Tennis Captain and felt

work and other obligations, have made good attempts to

pleased that tennis has become such a popular avenue to fit-

attend their sessions. Hopefully more will fall into this pleas-

ness and fun at Mandeville.

ing pattern of performance and will see the importance of school spirit and participation in sport for both mental and physical reasons.

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Back: Martina McCardel. Melissa Rice. Mr. Liddell, Patricia Fagan, Lindsay Carroll.

Front: Rebecca Bailey, Emma Scally, Nona Burford, Georgia Burford, Kyile Smith. Miss Ellis.

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Back: Amanda Liddy, Megan Feakes, Catherine Bradley (Captain), Tina Thornton. Margaret Hales, Melissa Rice.

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Thornton, Megan Tauro, Lisa Curtain, Lisa Brownell.

Third Row. Sarrah Kenny, Nicole Pillinger, Jane Fogarty, Bronwyn McNamara, Kathryn Walsh, Sarah

Moulton, Monique Silk, Susan Ingwersen, Meighan Macdonald.

Second Row: Lucy Barry, Nicole Mulqueen, Erin Magee, Barbara Hales, Jacqueline Randles, Perri

Bayles, Melissa Smith. Danielle Mulqueen, Simone Suhr, Mrs. Allan.

Kate Bonollo, Sarah Brittain, Kathryn Ingwersen, Fiona Breen, Virginia Longmire (Captain),

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Margaret Hales, Kylie Smith, Tara Webb, Bridget Moorhead.

1983 Swimming Report, Virginia Longmire

The 1983 Swimming Season dived off with a great splash!

The senior and more experienced swimmers were eager to begin training at 6.15 in the morning. The junior forms. and

those who preferred to stay in bed an hour longer, arrived at 7.15.

The Inter-House Swimming Carnival was the first meet

for the season. Barry once again came out victors, second was Mornane. third and fourth were Ward and Mulhall

respectively. The age group champions were: 11 years, Alex Borghesi: 12 years. Rachel Stokes; 13 years, Lisa

Curtair: 14 years, Sarah Moulton: 15 years. Monique Ryan: Open, Virginia Longmire. School Champion was Monique Ryan, her first. Tina Thornton was Diving Champion for her second successive year.

During the term. the squad performed well at various carnivals. These included the All Eastern Inter Girls School

held at the Nunawading Pool: the St. Cath's Interschool, and the Victorian All Schools Titles. As captain of the swimming squad, I can honestly say that the team has done their utmost to give their best performance during the training programme and under competitive pressure. They have done well both as a team and as individuak

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Netball, Anne Sweeney and Julie Hedger (Captain and Vice-Captain)

After rather shaky beginnings, in more ways than one, the 1983 netball season finally got under way and for the most concluded all too quickly. However, for all those avid and enthusiastic netballers. . . do not despair! The interhouse netball is still to come , beware!

This year our netball co-ordinator-come-coach, Miss Ellis, had an especially difficult task; to select, train and umpire netball teams from years 7 to 12. To her credit, Miss Ellis

managed the task, almost single-handed, and 't is appreciated greatly.

Although on the whole our teams did not achieve outstanding results, if nothing else we enjoyed this year's netball season. and most are eagerly awaiting the 1984 season. There is much talent within Mandeville and

hopefully next year will see a greater level of achievement.

Goodluck!

Finally a thankyou to ali who played for the school and to those who umpired the occasional match.

Basketball, Kath Riddell

This year the same loyal supporters rallied hard to promote basketball as a predominant sport within our school. Such a task is not easy and our success on the court

was minimal. Yet, the enthusiasm to play and to enjoy was certainly at a high pitched level. This relatively 'unknown' sport is undoubtedly growing and talent in future players is maturing. Competition at a school level in this male dominated sport is unfortunately limited. However, we

Softball, Carolyn Raftis - Captain, Kathy Harty Vice-Captain

It is very difficult to sum up the Softball season for 1983 before it has even begun, but in order to put an article in the magazine. this is exactly what must be done.

With a few training sessions in first term and a practice match against St. Catherines, it is already easy to see the

managed to compete against Prahran High, MacRobertson

talent in the senior teams.

High. Lauriston and Windsor.

My sincere thanks are extended to Mr. Schmidt for his

With the added advantage of past U.15 players (Shield winners in 1982) who have just graduated to the Senior tem. 1 have confidence that this year we will achieve great results! Thanks of course must go the team members and

coaching and tolerance. I also thank the girls who participated and tried hard to produce their best, Basketballers are slowly but surely coming out of the

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Back: Lisa White, Nicole Mulqueen, Emma Newton-Brown, Sarah Meehan (Captain), Mr. O'Brien (Fencing Master), Sonia Tammaro, Danielle Mulqueen, Michelle O'Connor.

Front: Natasha Tomlinson, Katherine Cantwell, Katherine Lethbridge, Kate Ahearn (Vice-Captain), Rachel Walsh, Meighan Hardiman, Fiona Mclean, Melissa Smith.

Fencing 1983, Sarah Meehan The last year has been a very busy and successful one for the Loreto Fencing Team. Each term has had its highlights!

In term one many new Year 7's and 9's became part of the team, training and working in the Salle at lunchtimes on Tuesdays. These beginners have since become very

proficient members of the team and have participated on a regular basis in interschool competitions. Term one was also

the term for one of our major school competitions, 'The Brian Nancarrow Open'. This was a most successful competition with girls coming from all schools - well over 50 of them, to participate.

In second term a handful of talented junior school girls

from Grades 5 and 6 joined the team. This is the first time since the inception of fencing at Loreto that juniors have participated in the sport. Certainly this was a highlight of the year. In second term we also held the 'Jack Schaefer Open'.

Once again we received an overwhelming participation rate.

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The most important event of the year was Loreto's win in the Victorian State Under 20 Girls Teams Competition.

Having not won the title for quite a few years it was an especially thrilling event for all those who participated.

Many other wins occured during the year such as the win by the Loreto team in the interschool competition. The

Shield having been out of operation for many years was instigated once more and the title held by Loreto with a convincing win over MLC in the final.

Under 14 competitions. junior school displays and training sessions are also examples of some of the many varied and exciting events that have occured over the past year. Fencing appears now to have become well and truly part of the school's sporting scene.

My thanks must go to the girls who have been dedicated and willing to help. Special thanks must be given to Lisa White of Year 10 and Coach, Mr. O'Brien, and Mrs.

Schaefer for all the help given over the year.

Hockey Report, Kate O'Brien, Hockey Captain It's hard to write down the joy and happiness I've had

Athletics, Midge McGlade

1983 was the year of the long-distance runner! Daily a

from being Hockey Captain this year. For the first time since Hockey became an established sport at Loreto, the Hockey team has brought home a shield: not only one, but three.

core of blue cross-country enthusiasts could be seen pounding the streets of Toorak during lunchbreaks and after school. in the race against the clock. Led by Patricia Fagan,

The senior team, due to one of the best team efforts I've

the runners achieved high levels of stamina and speed, and

ever seen, won the shield after winning every Association

we hope that their excellent performances at the InterHouse competition will be repeated in third term at inter-

match. It was defeated in only one match in the whole season, and the players deserve congratulations,

school level. Unfortunately Mandeville's depth in cross-

It was a fine Intermediate team this year, captained by Cathy Tomlinson, that won its competition, The team.

country was not mirrored by the sprinters, and greater determination to train and excel is needed here.

made up of Year Eights and Nines, was undefeated.

All Year Seven players. also, are to be congratulated on the marvellous enthusiasm they brought to the sport this

were held at Olympic Park. The day was dominated by

year, the Junior team being very successful and winning its

and house spirit awards. The four House Captains, S. Mott.

competition's shield.

K. Harty, A. Sweeney and S. Tighe must be congratulated for the way in which they organized their teams - a

Last but not least. we cannot forget the Junior School, who managed to win their Carnival too.

After an initial postponement, the Inter-House Athletics Mulhall captained by K. Harty, which won both the athletic

mammoth task.

I would like to thank Mrs Allan. who coached the three

This year novelty events were included in the programme

teams to victory, and Mr Gill, the Senior coach, as well as all the team members who made my last year of hockey at

and we hope that these become a feature of Sports Day so

Mandeville such a memorable one.

that the non-athletic can partake in the activities of the day. 1 hope more students take the opportunity to participate in athletics at Mandeville, so that they may realize both their physical and mental potentials.

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Mornane 1983, Susannah Mott

1983 was definitely not meant to be a 'winning" year for Mornane but I can certainly say that consistencY reigned

supreme. The vear began with the house swimming in February. The team put up a brave fight but unfortunately the surprise appearance of most H.S.C. students was not

enough and we came in a close and fighting second. After such a close time in the swimming I thought we could pull off the athletics, but this was not to be. due to a great

performance by Mulhall we came in second again, this time by 8 points. Next came the Arts Festival. this year following a different pattern which was extremely successful. Congratulations to Marella Wines for her great effort in winning the best solo act of the evening. But even the Arts Festiva! couldn't bring us the big one and again we came in second.

On behalf of the whole team, I would like to thank al! the

Phys. Ed. teachers. particularly Miss Ellis. for help with the athletics. Congratulations to Ward, Mulhall and Barry who

each won a major event but. special congratulations to each and every member of Mornane who performed fantastically The team were superb and gallant in defeat, and as they say. 'there's always next year.

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Mulhall House Report, Kathryn Harty. Mulhall Captain The year started quite dismally for Mulhall. with our performance in the House Swimming Sports. Despite our team

spirit, we could not muster enough talent to enable us to reign supreme in the pool. Congratulations must go to Medal Winners Lisa Curtain and Sarah Moulton. At the

House Athletics Mulhall excelled. making a clean sweep of

the competition. We won the cups for House Spirit, Diamond Throw, and Athletics. The winning of these trophies was very much a team effort. but outstanding contributions from our individual medal winners, Sarah Kenny, Tania

Branton. and Patricia Fagan. must be acknowledged. On behalf of Mulhall I would like to thank our house Music

Captains. Cathy Nicholson, and Rebecca Fagan. for all the

time they put in, and their effort to lead Mulhall through the Arts Festival. I would personally like to thank all the girls of Mulhall who have supported the team over the year, and in particular the House form monitors and H.S.C. girls.

Barry House

This year Barry, with its now characteristic enthusiasm and spirit, lived up to everyone's expectations - especially my own. Fitting into my predecessor's shoes was a horrendous thought to contemplate. However. the girls' understanding and support made the transitional period exceedingly painless.

Living up to their image, February 22nd saw the team sprout webbed feet and fins for the pool and bionic voice

Ward Music, Catriona Fogarty, Year 12

A first for Ward!! After years of trying - and last year coming a consistent second, Ward House won the Performing Arts Festival. This wasn't easy with the change in format, but with the co-operation from the girls who participated, and the staff who helped, especially our House Mistress, Miss Browne, we pulled through! Thanks to everyone in-

volved, and let's hope 1983 was just the beginning of a great line of victories for Ward!

boxes for the essential sideline chorus. To the team's merit,

they retained the swimming shield for a second consecutive year. A third consecutive year... there's a thought.

Goodluck Barry! Jackie Randles, in her capacity as our

music captain, with her 'dedicated' group of year 12's, finely tuned those rather raucous bionic voice boxes and for their

Ward Captain, Sophie Tighe.

I thoroughly enjoyed holding the position of Ward Captain for 1983. It was a position which enabled me to see more of the younger students and spend some time with

time, effort and hashed nerves, retained yet another trophy - the house choir trophy. To all those who competed, cheered, turned up to practices and meetings, thankyou

them. All of them were full of enthusiasm and a want to

and congratulations.

Ward's sporting achievements this year in the Athletics and Swimming did not include the shields, but the spirit of the team was always strong and duly rewarded by the

Our webbed feet are still providing some problems in regard to track and field - further adaptations for land seem necessary. Perhaps next year . . .? We're still working on it.

Still to come this year are activities such as house drama, inter-house netball and hockey.

Finally. some special thankyou's. To everyone in the team. my thanks. Your enthusiasm and support were much appreciated. To years 11 and 12 especially, thanks for everything: and of course my monitors from each year level

participate, which I hope they can sustain during the rest of their years at Loreto.

House Spirit Award.

Then later on in the year the Arts Festival took place,

which again was based on a house level. It was here that Ward's talents really shone through. Mr. Latham's truly brilliant judgement gave Ward first place. We won

something at last! The success of this was due firstly to Catriona Fogarty who spent much time and worry over it

- Lucy and Jane, Rachel, Megan. Marion and Kate -

and also Midge McGlade without whose brilliant conducting

relax, it's all over now! To our house mistress, Mrs. Lavery,

we would have gone "hay wire.

a piece of advice - "Use your mouth so that we can hear the words . . '.' of widsom, and next year's captain will find

A special thanks should also be given to Bernadette Ellis (George) and Claire Healey (Sam) whose efforts really

you as valuable as I, and indeed the whole of Barry, has

brought our act together.

found you this year.

1 would like to thank everyone who supported me this year, especially the Phys. Ed. staff and of course all the girls.

I also wish every success for Ward in the future.

Mornane, Performing Arts Festival,

Mornane Music Captain, Sarah Meehan

This year with the revolutionary change in the festival's format, Mornane launched itself into a vigorous programme of rehearsals to produce approximately 20 minutes of entertainment (very good value too!). The theme chosen by

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coverage of periods from the 1920's through to today, and with some imagination, a brief, but pointed, look at the trends of the future. Mornane presented this programme with well over one hundred participants - more than any

other house, Forms 1-6 and also a wonderful team spirit, Everyone became totally engrossed in the festival this year, and in the two weeks leading up to the actual performance

rehearsals were held every day. This year's festival was significant in that it was run by the students (well almost) and this was a responsibility that all those who participated took seriously. The result was undoubtedly one of the most successful and pleasant evenings of the year for students, teachers and parents. The new system gave the students a chance to reveal hidden talents and most importantly a chance to become aware of others in their house. My thanks must to to those HSC students who so generously gave their time and effort to the festival and the difficult task of

organization, to the Mornane House staff for their tremendous support and guidance and to the Mornane team who made the festival a truly memorable one for all.

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House Performing Arts - Barry, Jacqueline Randles, Year 12 Blue

Barry House introduced their theme "Communication" in a most interesting manner. A "crescendo-ing" African drum beat created a mysterious atmosphere in the pitch black hall.

Out of nowhere came eager voices, explaining the term, "Communication'I whilst brightening their faces with pocket

torches. A group of miniature "Marcel Marceaus" then marched on to the stage, while the Choir was formed in the

dimly lit background. The pale faced figures clad in black leotards and tights explained the significance of the telephone in relation to the theme, and then the Choir sang "The Telephone Hour'.'

Their performance of this difficult song was tremendous, considering that it was in two parts, and had a difficult and changing rhythm. The Choir members were divided into "girls" and "boys", and the bright clothes and animated expressions enhanced the lively song. Emma Carnovale and Annette Wiltshire accompanied the choir on the piano. and the somewhat diabolical accompaniment came off beautifully.

A most entertaining drama sketch followed the initial item, for which Megan Soppitt and Kate Ahearn received much applause from the rather bemused audience. Yolande

Dwyer recited a slightly cynical but amusing poem by Pam Ayers. Her performance of this poem was excellent, and she wore a most fitting costume!

Following such energetic madness was a chance for all to catch their breaths. as Cathy Tomlinson played a flute duet with Annette Wiltshire on the piano. This serenity however, was soon disturbed by the groovy beat of Spandau Ballet, Julie Hedger, Amanda Rishworth, Jamie Wilczek, Tiffany McGowan and Anna Burke. were really jiving to "Communication" and at the same time, modelling that "polythene garbage bag" look. Nikki Wittenberg came bouncing onto the stage and really stole the show with her breathtaking contemporary dance. The choir were swaying uncontrollably in the background, and the whole item radiated energy!

Three year sevens made their debut performance on the flute, as they played "Advance Australia Fair" to all. This sober item indicated that the time for Barry's splendid finale had arrived.

Jamie Wilczek. Lucy Barry, Tiffany McGowan and Anna Burke stood in front of the choir, dressed as ... well 1

suppose you could have described them as black shoe shine

boys. The choir sang "Chattanooga Choo Choo" while the four "negroes" out the front performed a mime and dance routine (just in case the audience could not understand the

choir song's words!). This final item was concluded with a sweeping arm movement from the choir and then a most dignified bow!

Barry House won the shield for the House Choir, and came third in the overall Performing Arts Festival. Everyone involved worked really well to present an entertaining revue, and the excellent singing by the Choir was well rewarded.

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Absentees

Back Row: Cindy Olschyna, Suzanne Knutsen. Elizabeth O Dea, Cathy Gaynor, Louisa MeNamara.

Kate Regan. Teresa Warcaba, Rachel Regan. Nicole Chippalone, Tania Swan, Samantha Clark, Sophie

3rd Row:

Barry, Catherine King.

2nd Row

Sally Martin. Kate Ahearn. Hilary Cantwell. Jane Dickinson. Julie Lynch. Lisa White.

Amelia Martin, Sara Dethridge. Jackie Glen. Anna Esdaile, Melissa Pescatori, Alice O'Regan, Katie Hede.

Front Row :

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SCHOOL REPORT

The 1983 Report to the Annual General Meeting of the Loreto Advisory Board October 18th, 1983 Since presenting the last School report to the Advisory Board, independent schooling has come under intense scrutiny from sources both within and without the system.

Those committed to independent schooling have been forced to reassess and reaffirm their commitment in the face

of philosophical and financial challenge. Such a reassessment is a healthy process in that the current swing towards

independent schooling (at present 26.7% of all secondary children are enrolled in independent schools) could lead to complacency and an isolation which do little to enhance the public image of independent schools.

The image is important but the reality is more so. What

Although the I.B.V.M. is witnessing a steady decline in numbers. there is still a strong commitment to education in terms of deployment of personnel. This belief helps shape the atmosphere and direction of the school and one of the most urgent tasks of the I.B.V.M. administration is to work actively with staff in promoting a community of understanding and practice of Loreto education. To this end. staff inservice plays a vital role and is an accepted part of every teacher's presence at the school.

With a staff committed to such ideals a school can face the

future more confidently. There is little doubt that restraint will have to be exercised on expenditure if funds are cut and fee are to be kept at a reasonable level. However 1 am confident that with a shared appreciation of the essentials in education, Loreto will continue to meet the needs of a wide

variety of students. The old adage surely applies that if you do what you do well, then there will always be support. Our concern is to ensure that the experience of a Loreto education remains within the grasp of a wide cross-section of the Melbourne community.

in any society and for that education to be consistent with

Those opening remarks provide a background for the more specific comments on the 1983 school year. A school presents a most extraordinary mixture of comfortable sameness and unpredictable phenomena. 1983 was no exception. The year began with 594 students, 44 full-time equivalent members of staff, together with 5 administrative staff and 4.5 full-time equivalent members of the Library staff.

the values proposed by Jesus in the Gospel it is important

The appointment of Mrs. Anne Hunt as Deputy Principal

that it be conducted in an atmosphere which is not merely

was welcomed by staff and students. She is nearing the completion of a most successful first year in administration.

are independent schools trying to achieve which makes them ready to fight for their right to exist? I can only speak for Loreto. Our independent stance is based on several key foundation stones. There is firstly the firm belief that the education of youth, in our case girls, is a critical undertaking

sympathetic to such values but which strives to integrate these values so that students may learn and experience a Christian world view, a view which takes as its first premiss

Moving on to the curriculum. As a result of the curriculum review carried out over 1982. several decisions were taken

that God exists and cares about this world and the people

which affected the course offerings in Year 7-10. It was

who inhabit it. that however obscure and confusing our exis-

decided to phase out German altogether over a period of

tence. a meaning can be found in faith and that a life lived

years and to introduce Indonesian at Year 9 level. The net

on Christian principles while it may not guarantee wealth, will almost surely guarantee a peace and happiness of spirit.

effect of this was to make French a compulsory part of the

Secondly an independent school while striving to co-

remediation has ensured that each student in those two year

operate with Government directives nevertheless is not

levels now studies French. Music and Computer Awareness

finally bound by them and should exist as an alternative

were introduced into the core at Year 9. Mrs. Janice

voice if such a voice is needed. If we value plurality in

society, freedom of speech, and freedom to educate our

Carpenter has been appointed Computer Co-Ordinator for 1984 and with extension of the computer facilities in the

children as we so desire. then independent schools must be

Library, this area of the curriculum should expand.

core in Years 7 and 8. A revision of the method of English

retained and strengthened. To ensure that these rights do

Other new features in the school year have included hold-

not become the privilege of the wealthy. it is important that

ing the Final Assembly in December at the Malvern Town

such schools receive some Government support to enable

Hall. This larger venue allowed for a much more comfort-

those parents who wish to send their children to be educated

able and uplifting experience than has been the case in

there. This right of all children to a share of the education Budget allocation is fiercely debated but it is hard to prove

former years. The presentation of awards recognizing

that they have no right to any funds at all.

of the school year. The Dux of the School, Jennifer Eury,

academic excellence and service to the school is a highlight

Thirdly, a school which springs from a tradition has a

well deserved her award as did other outstanding students at

precious heritage. Being "a Loreto girl" is both a privilege

H.S.C - Caitlin English, Christine Fagan and Maria Lisa

and a responsibility. It is not a licence to feel superior or

Coperchini. The H.S.C. results in general were most pleasing - a 93% pass rate was one of our best efforts ever. re-

privileged in the sense that the world owes them everything.

Rather I hope it produces in them a commitment to serve others wherever they may live or work. The recent establish-

flecting the combined efforts of staff and students. This good result must be read in the context of future career paths and

ment in the Past Students Association of a Social Issues sub-

we are still engaged in analyxing the results of a survey sent

committee which is prepared to take a stand on women's issues is thoroughly consistent with the aims of our educa-

out to students who left Loreto over the past five years. A general impression gained so far is that students have been

tion. We speak often of preparing women to take their place

able to pursue the career of their first choice which is

in society. Their influence, when it springs from a genuine

heartening both in terms of the advice given them, the

informed commitment to Christian values, is of incalcuable

assessment of their personality and talents and their

importance and fulfils Mary Ward's prophecy that "Women

performance at the end of their schooling whether in H.S.C.

in time to come will do much'

or H.Q.C.

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This latter course was not mounted in 1983 owing to lack of numbers. However there is every sign that it will be offered in 1984 largely in conjunction with Genazzano. We have had severa] joint planning sessions regarding the course content and several students from Genazzano will be

transferring to Loreto for this alternative Year 11 Course. As both Sacre Coeur and Genazzano have a similar enrolment

policy. they are faced with a similar challenge to provide students with a range of courses suited to their ability. Pooling resources seemed a sensible response in the face of diminishing resources.

Other initiatives undertaken in 1983 include the introduction of the inter-House Drama Festival. The four Houses

each presented a play in both the Junior and Senior sections to students from their own age levels. The diversity and originality of the productions ensured a high level of entertainment. What was particularly pleasing was the level of responsibility assumed by the students. There was a minimum of staff direction and intervention which meant that

students were responsible for the production. direction and choreography of each play. This innovation will certainly be maintained in the future. Next year we hope to introduce inter-House debating on a similar basis. The extension of House-based activities plays an integral part in creating a

vertical coherence across the different age groups in the school. The inter-school debating continues to flourish with

more teams participating at Years 9, 10 and 11 this year.

Staff support of teams is an essential feature and Mrs, Jill

Fenwick has mobilised a very effective group of staff who assistin this regard.

In the musical area under the direction of Miss Gwen

Quirk, the Senior School has had a busy year. An Oak Parlour in First Term, a production of The Mikado, the Performing Arts Festival at Robert Blackwood Hall and the Orchestral Concert in the Creative Arts Festival have been

the highlights. Such activities have involved large numbers

And now that most important group towards whom all these efforts are directed - the students. In general the atmosphere is positive and friendly. In a community as large as this there are inevitable points of friction and disagreement but there have been no major

problems in school.

Points which we have had to emphasise repeatedly though are: respect for others' possessions. Stealing/borrowing/careIessness with possessions, call it what you will, continues to be a significant issue in the school. Parents can assist by emphasising the value of things and by not automatically replacing lost items such as calculators. books, etc.

Another area of concern is the reasonably frequent reports I receive of school students from here (and therefore under

age) frequenting hotels. It is a sad reflection on the lack of suitable social venues for young people in the 14-18 age group but the trend is a worrying one. I would appreciate some parent reaction on this point. The guidelines for parents and students issued in 1979 have been revised by a sub-committee of the Advisory Board and will be sent out in the New Year. Parents have commented on their helpfulness but I think it is timely that they are re-issued in the hope of reactivating parent support for what they contain.

The process used in 1979 to establish these guidelines was highly successful and it was adopted in part in a recent exercise with parents from Years 7 and 8 in seeking their reaction to a proposed Human Development course in those year levels. Staff discussion and committee work in which parents and past and present students participated produced the course under the chairmanship of Miss Bernadette Devlin. The meeting with parents was beneficial and enjoyable - a presentation of content followed by small group discussion and questions to the panel resulted in an evening where information was provided. questions asked, comments made and values shared, Outlines of the proposed course are available from school.

opportunity to participate and maybe to shine is one of the strongest arguments for maintaining a strong and varied extra-curricular offering. It will be important in future plann-

The participation of present students on the committee is seen as both appropriate and useful as an educative process. Students are encouraged to use the channels of communication within the school to express their ideas. The H.S.C. Student Councillor group of 10 girls maintains a

ing that such activities are not hit to severely in the more

close link with all classes in the school: each term a student

stringent times ahead.

forum is held conducted by the School Captain which

of students, for some of whom this is their "star" area. The

Physical education and sport have continued to occupy

provides a forum for opinions, suggestions and gripes! Final-

the energies and interests of many students. Sports results

]y we are encouraging the students to use the School Policy Council which is a group of 7 staff (3 ex officio - the Superior, the Principal and the Deputy Principal and 4 members of staff elected annually) who meet regularly to

are regularly posted in the Weekly Bulletin but they are evidence of a strength across many sports in our regional Association competition. Special mention must be made of the Hockey results. Hockey is a relatively recent addition to the sporting fare of the school thus the fine achievement of winning the Junior. Intermediate and Senior competitions

this year was particularly noteworthy. Mrs. Pamela Allan and Mr. Roger Gill have obviously extracted maximum benefit from the girls on those wet. muddy afternoons. A recent triumph was the winning of the Victorian Girls Relay Championships at Olympic Park. A strong team of thirtyfive girls represented the school with distinction. The trophy

is proudly displayed on top of the trophy cupboard as it is too large to fit inside! Congratulations to Miss Megan Ellis for her support and coaching of the team. The athletic year was capped by winning the inter-school Athletics in the last wek of October. The preparation provided by the Athletics

make policy decisions for the school. The presentation of

formal written submissions is expected and students receive a copy of the relevant decision from the minutes. This year we have been fortunate to have a very active group of Student Councillors who took their theme of involvement

seriously. Kathryn Riddell (School Captain) and Caroline Westmore (School Vice-Captain) were a good working combination and under their leadership several new ventures were introduced. The issues of student representation and training for leadership is central to our education - it is an area to which we give much thought. Learning to use existing structures to achieve ends is an important lesson for

continues to serve the school in her own inimitable way, cer-

life. Whatever the process, students are also encouraged to realize that manners makyth man and that the prospects of any proposal succeeding are enhanced if they go about it in the correct way. Patience. persistence and politeness are

tainly part of the Loreto tradition.

lessons they learn en route!

Camp obviously brought results. Mrs. Pat Schaefer

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Individual students have achieved successes in the fields

of Mathematics, Science, Music, Speech and Drama and Gymnastics and deserve praise for their efforts. Others have achieved considerable personal successes in imposing self-

discipline, overcoming disappointment at a failure, learning the value of loyalty and striving to overcome a hasty temper.

These more hidden achievements are equally matters for reJoicing, perhaps even more so.

It is a habit of the Chinese to assign the year to a particular beast. If I were to ascribe 1983, I woud describe it as the

Year of the Parent not for any bestial qualities but rather because of the presence. and active involvement of the parent bodies this year. The Mothers' Association under the Presidency of Mrs. Sally O'Shaughnessy has organised a series of most pleasant and often financially successful activities for both mothers and fathers. The ongoing assistance with the Tuck Shop and the Swap Shop and the planned involvement with the stationery and second hand books are clear evidence that they are practical women as well as charming hostesses. Their steady contribution towards the Scholarship Fund and towards the provision of equipment for the School is appreciated. The Fathers'

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Association with Howard McCorkell at the helm has main-

tained its high level of committee commitment and

enthusiasm. The range of activities undertaken by the Fathers (Careers, Scholarship Fund, Father-Daughter

Masses, Social, Family Day) is impressive and the school is privileged to have at its call such a wide diversity of expertise, contacts and commitment. On behalf of the

School Community I thank them for their fidelity and good humour as well as for the other qualities mentioned above. I

a four-term year for all schools in Victoria. The growing consciousness among the official body representing Catholic

think it is particularly appropriate that their fund-raising efforts should be directed towards boosting the Scholarship Fund. For the first time Scholarships have been awarded to

matters received added impetus with the establishment of a separate Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Catholic

students from the investment income of the Fund. Tuition

Schools. These are just some of the issues which could have

for a Year 11 student and a Cello Scholarship to a Junior

quite a profound impact on all schools including Loreto.

School student were the awards this year.

And finally to the members of the Advisory Board I extend my thanks and appreciation for hours of service and advice which cannot be measured in hours. Over the years

teachers of conditions of service and other related industrial

On the more immediate home front, the decision whether

to proceed with the proposed extension to the Senior

lationships. A Chairman, Warren Fagan has been a strong

School is currently occupying the School administration and the Advisory Board. The current costing of the project is approximately $1.2 million dollars. Contributions to the Building Fund, if maintained at the present level, can cover the repayment factor. However this project cannot exict in isolation and changed conditions regarding Government funding must have some bearing on the decision. We received word that the original plans for the building have been approved with no material setbacks imposed. This was

support. a wise guide and a trusted friend. I am privileged to

a most pleasing result but it simly puts the next decision

have been Principal during his term as Chairman and look forward to his ongoing presence on the Board. As the

be expected in the next few weeks.

the function of the Board has developed to the point where

it is providing a key service in the functioning of the School.

The education sub-committee provides a valued sounding board and often initiatives for new ideas while the finance

sub-committee has immersed itself in the complexities of

Government funding, SRRI ratings and Order-School re-

school moves into the future, the Advisory Board may well be the blueprint of a model for school governance. Certainly the experience of this group reassures me that Loreto is in good hands with parents of this calibre providing advice.

And what of the future? Crystal balls are particularly doudy at present. The uncertainty brought about by

much closer into the near future. News of this decision can

An important part of the year lies ahead with the H.S.C. commencing in mid-November and many students making difficult decisions about the future. As adults who are

significant in the lives of these children and young adults I would like to think that we would impart a spirit of hope, not based on false readings of the future nor on reliance on

changes in Government funding has already been

material comforts to cushion the effects of a hard world but

mentioned. There are uncertainties on the curriculum level

rather on that confidence in themselves that is based on a

over whether English wil] continue to be a compulsory sub-

clear-sighted faith in a God who cares for them and who will

ject at H.S.C. and if it is, whether it will continue to be

sustain them no matter what lies ahead. Such inner

assessed as at present like other subjects or whether a simple satisfactory/unsatisfactory rating will be applied. There is

strengths are beyond price.

ongoing discussion and consultation over the introduction of

Finally may I thank you all for your attendance and support. Without it, Loreto would be only half aiive.

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Loreto School Magazine 1983 Fathers Association,

by Howard McCorkell In 1981 the Fathers Association was inaugurated to provide the opportunity for a fresh and particular role in the life of the School for Fathers of present pupils. The Association grew from an appreciation that the School may benefit from the particular experience readily available from the diverse interests and capabilities of many Fathers.

The contribution to Loreto of the Fathers Association is

expressed in a number of ways. For example. the Association organises the programme of Father/Daughter Masses throughout the year, and the Annual Family Day held at the start of each School year. Another specific Sub-Committee works closely with the Schools Career Advisor on the work experience programme and on careers assistance generally,

and yet another provides help in the Sports Programme.

Increasingly the Association. in harmony with the Advisory Board and Mothers Association provides a resource for discussion with the School Principals about School policies and plans. Examples in this respect relate to the current and longer term school building and funding programmes and to the vexed issues involved in the sub-

stantial changes announced on government funding to Independent Schools.

In the competitive and volatile climate of education today the Fathers Association endeavours to be a further source of

support to the Loreto Community. Unquestionably for those able to participate. our involvement as fathers is as rewarding as it is stimulating.

And so farewell...

Over the year, the school farewelled some very familiar and some newer faces among the staff. Mr. George Butman foresook the Green Verandah for the corridors of power in Canberra while Mrs. Pam Saul left to prepare for motherhood, now a reality with baby Kristen replacing Geography as a focus of interest. Miss Mary Holmes left at the end of First

Term to return to England on a nostalgic home visit after many years in Australia while Mrs. Mara Schillat completed her term's work replacing Mrs. Marie Louise Khamara who had accompanied her husband on his sabbatical leave. Mrs. Jane Barrington departed at the end of second term on maternity leave. We welcomed Suzannah soon after the August vacation!

The end of a year always brings changes. We will be sad to say goodbye to Mrs. Pamela Allen (maternity leave), Miss Bernadette Browne who leaves to marry Mr. Richard Wood

of Kinglake. We wish them every happiness. Miss Gwen Quirk and Mrs. Pam Miller wil continue their teaching at other fortunate Melbourne schools while Mrs. Lily Djajamihard)a and Dr. Val Stewart are taking a break from

teaching. We wish them a restful time! Sr. Wendy Hildebrand is moving to Loreto. Normanhurst, N.S.W. and will be sadly

missed, especially by her Year 9 students. We wish each person every blessing for the future and our grateful thoughts accompany them into 1984. Their contribution to Loreto has been notable and we thank them for their presence with us.

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Loreto Toorak Association

The highlight of the Association year is the biannual conference of the Loreto Federation of Australia held in

Sydney. The theme this year was "God and Australia Values in our Society'.'

For those not able to go to the Conference there were tapes available, and some members of the Association came together to play these tapes and to discuss the social issues contained therein.

Sue Griffin and Mary Duffy are Loreto representatives on

the National Federation of Women. To help them formulate their policy, the Association has set up a standing commit-

tee. Rather than call meetings. it is proposed to circularise the committee in writing and members will be expected to provide written answers to questionnaires.

No report for 1983 would be complete without mentioning the death of Dame Mary Daly. Educated by the Loreto

Nuns in Sydney, she made contact with Toorak when she came to live in Melbourne after her marriage. The formation

of this Association owes a lot to the help and gilidance given over the years by Dame Mary. May her soul rest in peace.

The Advisory Board, Warren Fagan Q.C. Chairman of the Advisory Board

This is the first occasion on which the School Magazine

Report from the Mothers' Association,

has carried an item from the Board. It is thus desirable to

Sally O'Shaughnessy. President

indicate that the Board was formally established in March 1975. It was created to assist and advise the Superior of the Toorak Convent in matters referred to the Board by her and

As always 1980 has been a busy year for the Mothers' Association with Functions being most successful both socially

in such matters as the Board shall itself determine.

There are nine Board members annually elected from school parents and a member from each of the two parents associations. The Superior attends all meetings herself or by

and financially. The introduction of "After Dinner Drinks" at the School proved a popular innovation for Class Functions.

A major outlay was the purchase of a complete set of crockery and cutlery for 300 people and this should be a valuable asset to the school.

Another innovation will be the establishment of a Station-

her nominee.

The Board has therefore a strong representative character with an advisory influence on school policy.

The Board operates through subcommittees and in addition meets bi-monthly.

Over the years the Board has dealt with a wide variety of matters including scholastic standards, curriculum content,

ery Shop to supply low cost school items to the school. This is seen basically as a service to parents as well as a source of income.

The Tuck Shop was again most efficiently organised by Mrs. Gae Interdonato and the Swap Shop under the supervision of Mrs. Helen Leoncelli assisted by Mrs. Barbara

class sizes, school facilities, student welfare development

Chapman provided a great service to mothers and showed a

and behaviour, pupil and family needs.

great profit as well. My sincere thanks to these ladies,

During the year 1982-83, the Board has among other things, been heavily occupied in adjustments required by proposed changes in Federal and State funding policies and their impact on the school. It has advanced the current building program. The much needed new junior school

The Committee have been a wonderfully loyal and supportive group whose enthusiasm never waned and with Mrs. Colleen Bosci, our most conscientious Treasurer and

complex has been completed and the proposed gymnasium

Mrs. Julienne Scarff, my dedicated and untiring Secretary, have all combined to make my year a rewarding experience.

My sincere and grateful thanks to all.

and learning areas project has proceeded to the point where planning permits have been obtained but are pending

tinued interest and guidance the Loreto Community for

appeal in the Planning Appeals Board.

their ever ready help and Mrs. Barbara Oats for her willing

May I say that despite the many pressures of these volatile times, the Board remains confident that with the continued

co-operation of all concerned, the total school community

I thank Srs. Kathleen, Deirdre and Maria for their con-

assistance at all times.

Best wishes to future committees for continuing success in current activities and new concepts.

will prosper.

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Magazine Committee, Michelle Siu, on behalf of the Magazine Committee

We should like to thank the following people for their help and encouragement in putting together this magazine: Mrs. Perry. all the English staff and to all the girls who contributed articles and photos. Thanks also to Sr. Maria and all the staff

of the Junior School. Also to the following photographers for their help, Sr. Susan Daily, Miss Maggie Dillon. Justine Costigan. Tina Thornton, Antoinette O'Shaughnessy. Mrs. Shirley Chapman. And of course, a special thanks to Mrs. Chapman who has put so much time and painstaking effort into organising and making this magazine.

On behalf of the magazine committee, I'd like to say how much we enjoyed being involved even though at times, it was a lot of work, it was worth it all. Thanks again to all who helped.

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Back Row: Virginia Longmire, Antoinette O'Shaughnessy, Tina Thornton. Monique Ryan, Bronwyn McMahon.

Front Row:

Jackie Bailey, Michelle Siu, Suzanne Dew, Gabrielle Caputi.

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