1989 Yearbook by Loreto Toorak

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INTRODUCTION In this presentation of school life in 1989, we trust that you will enjoy sharing all the aspects of our 4-season year calender.

The Four Seasons Reflection on the seasons Let us think of . Summer

The long, long days The beach The vivid colours of the flowers

Hot sun.

Long walks together Holidays. Autumn

The quitetness of the world of nature Falling leaves Browns and reds and yellows Winter Snow and ice Bare trees

Silent earth Dark and cold

The long sleep of winter

Spring New life

Lambs

Washed green of the leaves Vvd yellow of the daffodils

The glorious promise of Summer 0 God who promised that while the

earth remains, the seasons will not

change, we thank you for the pattern of the seasons and the constancy of your love. Pif

Frorn the 'Prayers to use with Young People'

Welcome to Mrs. Anne Hunt The Loreto School Community, and the members of the Institute of the

Blessed Virgin Mary, extend a warm welcome to Mrs. Anne Hunt, as she

takes up her role of Principal of Loreto, Mandeville Hall this year. A position of leadership in education

is particularly demanding at present ..

when the values we respect and struggle to nurture are challenged and, at times, rejected. It says much that we are happy to entrust our school to her leadership. Mrs. Hunt brings the rare

combination of knowledge of Loreto, Mandeville and its philosophy, together with the new insights gained after two years of further studies, a little travel and time to

reflect upon it all. To stand apart for a while is an

incomparable way of clarifying one's vision and, in this case, of shaping hopes and dreams to bring a school to its full educational potential. In her experience as Deputy Principal, the

complexities of school organization have become quite familiar to Mrs. Hunt, so decisions will undoubtedly be made with an appreciation of their many practical implications. And in the present rate of change, the the vision that motivates and

inspires requires constant

adaptation, though its 'eye' remains

unchanged- a daunting proposition for anyone less capable or less well prepared. We are glad that Mrs. Hunt is willing to set her heart and hand to the task

We wish her many happy fulfilling years, and an abundance of bright, rewarding moments. Maureen Saunders I BVM

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PRINCIPAL'S SCHOOL REPORT FOR 1989 Presented on

School Report Night, Tuesday October 24,1989.

I have found my IAS panel of Sr

significant funds for the school, with

Denise Desmarchelier, Principal of

which we have been able to extend

Loreto, Normanhurst, Sr. Helen

the resources and facilities available

Maguire, Principal of a parish

to students, in areas as diverse as

primary school in Ballarat, and Sr.

computers, musical instruments,

Maureen Saunders, Superior of the

gymnasium equipment and rowing.

Upon my return to Mandeville after

Loreto, Toorak community a most

For these we are most grateful. But

an absence of two years, I am

generous source of wisdom and

no less important than this financial

privileged to see it with new eyes. I

practical support.

could not but notice the progress

Indeed, it is one of the strengths

assistance if the contribution that the Associations make to the

that had taken place over those two

of Loreto that we do not stand as

years, both in the school itself in, for

autonomous schools, but that, on

Day, the Cocktail party for new

example, its curriculum, in its

the contrary we stand together, as

parents to the school, the various

administration team, and in all sorts

sister schools, sharing the one

year level functions which are

of little ways, and in education state-

philosophy of education and

supported by the Associations,

wide. The progess with plans for the

committed to the same goals. I find

Careers Evening, the Father-

new VCE was especially

this too a great source of inspiration,

remarkable.

and of strength, knowing that in my

Daughter Masses are all vital expressions of a real concern and commitment to the school comunity

Taking up the Principalship, I have

sister principals I have not only

community life of the school. Family

found myself blessed in so many

colleagues, but friends, and sisters

as a family I would in particular wish

ways. Nine years experience in the

indeed, of one heart and one mindi

school, as teacher of Mathematics

which is the education of our

and Chemistry, as Year 12

students, your daughters, in a

to thank the two presidents of the Associations of this part year, Mr. Tony Gamble, and Mrs. Eileen Clark.

Coordinator, and then as Deputy

genuinely Loreto tradition.

Principal have haven me a sure

The Loreto Advisory Board, under

Each has been remarably generous and a fine model of service to the

knowledge of the school

the chairmanship of Mr. John Arthur,

school community Loreto,

community, its history, its

has been another great source of

Mandeville is indeed blessed with a

philosophy, and its aspirations. The

support. 1 particularly appreciate the

parent community which is so

two years of study in the USA have

advice and assistance which js so

generously and constructively

proved just as invaluable, not least

generously offered by the Board, in

committed to the interests of the

for giving me a new perspective on

particular in technical matters such

school

Australia, and on our little part of it

as those relating to contracts and

here of Loreto, Mandeville Hall.

project management arrangements,

The Administration Team which

the processes of building permit

was introduced two years ago has proved a most effecteve innovation

of the extraordinary level of support

applications, and financial advice.

to the school's leadership. The team

and assistance which has been

The commitment which parents

is composed of Sr. Helen Murphy,

given to me in this my first year as

make in accepting positions on the

head of the Junior School, Miss Pat

I have also been very conscious

principal. The Institute (I.B.V.M.) has

Board are great, and I am conscious

Moylan, Deputy head of the Junior

proved an inestimable and unfailing

of the extraordinary generosity of

School, Mrs. Alison Miller, Director of

source of advice and friendship. In

the parents who do give their time in

Pastoral Care and Discipline in the

most immediate proximity I have the

this way Special thanks then to

Senior School, Mr. Robert Dernelley

Institute Accountability Structure

Michael Tilley Howard McCorkell,

Director of Studies, Mr. Andrew

(IAS) which the Institute has

Reg Brownell, Jill Tehan, Geraldine

Schmidt, School Coordinator, and

established in this, as well as its

Croagh, Paul Hoy Ted Hummerston,

other schools. The lAS is a structure

to Sr. Jane Kelly I.B.V.M., and

Mr. John Kennedy who has recently joined the school as its Business Manager. Loreto is very privileged to

in which a board of three IBVM

especially to John Arthur for all that

sisters, each with experience and

they have contributed to the school

have a team of such committed and

interest in the Institute's mission of

through their participation on the

caring professionals at its helm.

education, meets four times a year

Board.

with the Principal of the school to

The contributions which the

Last but not least, I would like to

express my thanks to the staff of the

discuss a comprehensive range of

Fathers' and Mothers' Associations

school. It is without doubt the

school matters. it is designed to

make to the school also reflect, in a

teachers who are the most valuable resource in a school. The staff at

ensure and to facilitate the

very significant way, the generosity

accountability of the principal to the

of so many of the parents in the

Mandeville are, in my estimation an

Institute.

school. Both Associations raise

extraordinarily capable and

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dedicated group. It is ot great

response to Sr. Anne's suggestion,

arrangements. As a lay principal, 1

concern to me that the level of

the Board has recommended that a

was also concerned that the

dissatisfaction and disillusionment in

special fund-raising appeal be

arrangements for accountability for

the teaching profession in Australia

conducted in 1990. Mr. John Arthur,

is presently very high. It is certainly

in the report on the Board's activities

the Scholarship Fund to the Institute were inappropriate and inadequate,

true that the demands on teachers

this year, has elaborated on the

and I am anxious to bring the Fund

have grown considerably over the

Board's consideration in this regard.

completely in line with the normal

years. it is a challenge which I

The Historic House:

believe we must face in this as well

impressed once again by its

Building programme and the

beautiful situation, and in particular

Board, and in particular with the

fund-raising appeal:

by the gardens and the gracious

as in all of our schools.

Upon my return to the school, 1

House have recently become the

Finance Committee, chaired by Mr. Michael Tilley we are presently considering the Fund's future

demanding one. A number of issues

responsibility of the school. The

arrangements.

required immediate attention. Most

fabric of the house is in sore need

It has been a remarkable year for

me in so many ways and a

mansion. The historic rooms of the

I would want parents to

notable of these has been the

of attention, and it remains a

understand very clearly in this

building programme, which is now

pressing concern that the use of the

under way and involves extensive

upper rooms as classrooms for Year

regard that there is no question of any alteration to the school's

refurbishment of Senior School

7 students (the lightest, on average!)

commitment to assist worthy

facilities and, in the Junior School,

is neither desirable nor sustainable

students who may otherwise be

the addition of four new classrooms,

for much longer.

unable to attend Loreto, Mandeville

Junior School areas, and the

division of the Ministry of Planning

or of its very real commitment to assist a family in the event of a

extension of the multi-purpose hall.

and the Environment, has recently

drastic change to its financial

refurbishment to the remaining

The Historic Buildings Council, a

made us a grant to conduct a

situation as, for example, in the

programme of works was in the

conservation analysis of the House.

event of the death of one parent.

order of $4M. This, however,

We hope to have the study

exceeded the ability of the school to

conducted early in the new year. We

pay under its existing sources of

have also been concerned to

revenue - tuition fees, building

secure a source of income for the

group of buildings or a business

fund contributions, and government

preservation of the House, and after

operation, it is first and foremost

funding (which comes to us through

consultation with the lAS and with

geared to teaching and learning.

the Catholic Education Office). In

the Advisory Board, it has been

The two are complementary aspects

January I was authonsed by the

The cost estimates for the

Curriculum: But even before a school is a

decided that from 1989 onwards,

of the one coin that is education. It is

Provincial of the Institute, Sr Anne

the enrolment fee, which is paid by

first and foremost for education that

McPhee, to proceed with $2M

parents when they accept the offer

our school exists.

worth of works, an amount with

of a place for their daughter in the

corresponded to the debt level

school, will be set aside for the

the teaching-learning process with

which the school would be able to

purposes of House restoration.

some very clear and cherished

service. In consultation with the

In a Catholic school, we come to

Although this source will by no

notions, the most important of which

Board, it was decided to proceed

means provide an adequate income

concerns our understanding of the

with the work in the Senior School.

to meet our needs in this regard, it is

student before us as one who js

Pizzey Noble were engaged as

a good start. I am hoping that Past

created by God, to share eternal life

project managers. The building

Pupils, in particular, will be

with Him. Her religious education of

programme commenced in the

jnterested to assist us in the

paramount importance to us.

Senior School early in the year, and

conservation of the House.

Teachers in the secondary school

would also say that is is most

is progressing smoothly, In authorizing us to proceed with

part of the programme, Sr. Anne

Scholarship Fund: In previous years, the enrolment

challenging and difficult. Certainly, in interviewing

McPhee also suggested that the

fee has been deposited in the

prospective parents in the school,

Advisory Board consider fund-

school's Scholarship Fund, which

their attutude and commitment to

raising possibilities that would

was established in its present form

the religious education of their

secure the remainder of the building

in 1977. By early 1989, the Fund

daughters is an issue of importance.

programme, without endangering

had risen to a level which, in the

It concerns me that some parents

the school's present revenue

light of increasing levels of financial

seek to enrol their children in

pattern of fees, government grants,

accountability, could well prove

Catholic schools, with no

detrimental to the school's funding

commitment to Catholicism. I dare to

and building fund contributions. In

Institute accountability

arrangements. Again, in consultation with the IAS, and with the Advisory

suggest that what parents fail to

be the television, the calculator, the

realise when they place their

computer, or whatever. The

light of the introduction of the new

children in Catholic schools, without

challenge is to live with the

VCE, it is not an appropriate time to

which lead to VCE subjects. In the

a genuine commitment to support

technology that is available to us,

consider the introduction of any

the religious ethos of the school, is

and to use it appropriately and well.

other new subjects into the

that they by and large preclude their

A good example is the

curriculum.

children from embracing the

photocopying machine. There is no

Catholic world view that lies at the

doubt that the photocopier has

heart of the school's vision of

enabled students to access more

education, because they never allow

resources more easily than ever. Yet

their children the opportunity to

the misuse of the photocopier is a

imbit)e it, and to live in it.

The teaching of humanities and

real concern - in that students can,

and quite a number do, simply copy

the arts has always been a strong

wads of material from various

and vital element of a Loreto

resources, with even acknowledging

education, and it is certainly a vital

sources, let alone analysing,

element of my vision for the school.

summarising, and synthesising the

But a more critical concern for me

information before them.

in the school in the immediate future

But it is no easy matter to teach

Extracurricular activities:

One of Sr. Deirdre's many great contributions to life at Loreto, Mandeville was the introduction of a

vital and exciting programme to extracurricular activities, which

includes the Performing Arts Festival, the Creative Arts Festival, the Drama Festival, the Oak Parlour

soirees, interschool debating, in addition to the lively sports

programme, which currently

will be the fields of mathematics,

students the skills of research and

involves some 16 sports. I was

science - and in particular the

analysis, critical thinking and logical

particularly pleased to see that

physical sciences - and

argument. Our new report format in

rowing was even more firmly

information technology. One of the

the Senior School is part of our

established in the shcool's

real challenges we face as a school

attempt to address such issues. We

programme, and delighted to have

committed to the education of girls

want to report more

Mandeville host the SchoolgirIs'

is that there stll remain in our

comprehensively in each of the

Regatta on the River Barwon in

society subtle and pervasive

subjects students study on the

Geelong this year.

attitudes which work to undermine

whole range of skills that are sought.

girls' confidence in their ability to

The matter of a language in the

excel in these subject areas, and to

Junior School has been under

enter domains in the work-force

discussion for several years of

Such progress is due in no small way to the commitment and enthusiasm of the staff and to the

parents who are nvolved,

traditionally closed to them. It is not

Loreto, Mandeville. A number of

The Performing Arts Festival is

at all the case that I think that every

views have been expressed, in

undoubtedly the most successful

girl should undertake full science-

relation the year levels which should

event of the year in particular in

mathematics course. But I do want

be involved and the languages

terms of the vertical mixing of the

her to have a real choice, and for

which should be offered. Indeed, 1

students from Years 7 to 12 which it

her choices to be well-informed and

suspect that of all the areas in the

achieves. It never ceases to amaze

well-considered, and born out of

curriculum, it is Languages which is

and to delight us that the students

positive motivations and aspirations.

most subject to trends of fashion,

invariably rise to such wonderful

and this is something we need to be

heights of organisation and

a age of an information explosion.

wary of in making curriculum

commitment and to such standards

Such an age requires different skills

decisions. But it is clear to Sr Helen,

of performance. This Festival

nd a different attitude to the

Head of the Junior School, and

epitomises so much of what we

teaching-learning process than in

myself that it is well time to take a

seek to develop in our students -

the past. It calls for the development

positive step forward. We are then

the ability and the willingness to

It is news to no-one that we live in

in students of some quite

most pleased to announce to

take initiative, to accept

sophisticated skills - the ability to

parents that we have decided to

responsibility, and to exercise

conduct research, to assess

introduce French into the Junior

leadership.

information, to think critically and to

School, and that, beginning next

argue logically The expansion of

year, each of the classes in Years 5

praiseworthy achievements. Our choirs sang beautifully in the

It has been a year of so many

library facilities is now more than

and 6 will have two half-fours of

ever critically important, and is thus

French each week, for which a

Dandenong Eisteddfod in April. The

an important element of the building

specialist teacher will be engaged.

Gala Concert at Robert Blackwood

programme.

As most parents would know, we

Hall in September was truly

presently have two languages in the

outstanding. Debating teams from

One of the challenges we face as educators of our children living in a

Senior School, French, which

each of Years 9 to 12 competed

technological world, is not how to

begins at Year 7, and Indonesian,

very commendably in the

live without technology, whether it

which begins at Year 9, both of

interschool debating competition.

The St. Kevin's - Loreto production of 'The Gondoliers' in May was a

The pursuit of excellence: The pursuit of excellence in our

pilgrims, and the journey is a sacred one, to a destiny that is eternal life

fine performance. To see the

school is not some mere statement

with God. It is to know that

students present the dramatic

of rhetoric. We come to it however,

everything that lives is holy.

jmmortal classic, 'Medea' was a

from a unique perspective in a

special pleasure. Each of the Oak

Catholic school, and in the Loreto

Parlour Music Recitals was a rich

tradition of education. We strive not

education we give to them is one

and delightful display of the

only for academic excellence. For

which forms and informs them as

My dream than for the students of Loreto, Mandeville, is that the

developing talents of our students.

us the pursuit of academic

pilgrims, each embarked on the

Gymnastics continues to thrive.

excellence is viewed within a

sacred journey . I dare to hope that

when your daughter graduates from

Cross-country running is now well

broader context, the context of the

established in school life, as is water

pursuit of what we might call human

Loreto, Mandeville, she will be

polo! The annual Drama Festival

excellence. It is that which is the

confident in herself, competent in

once again demonstrated to our

focus of our endeavours in

her skills, compassionate of others,

delight the extraordinary talent and

education.

and Christian in her faith.

creativity of the students. Feast Day

Of enduring value, in my

was a delightful day beginning with

estimation, is a statement about

discipline, for without self-discipline

a beautiful liturgy and concluding

education which R. S. Peters, one of

she simply will not be able to realise

with a giant tunnel ball competition

the great philosophers of education,

her potential and develop her

and then a heel-and-toe polka

expressed: "To be educated is not

talents. I hope that she will be a

involving everyone from Prep to

to have arrived at a destination, it is

woman of commitment and

VCE, and staff tod

to travel with a different view." It is

courage, to search for truth, to strive

then never to have any smug sense

for excellence, to do good and to do

of satisfaction. It is never to be

it well.

The Creative Arts Festival took a

new format this year, clearly focussed on the creative, as distinct

complacent with oneself. It is always

from the performing arts. In this, as

to know that there is so much more

in all things, our concern is that what

to know, and indeed to know that

we do, we do well! The excellence

we can only perceive the truth

for which we strive is a vital concern

together. It is to live in a perpetual

n every aspect of school life,

state of pursuit and of striving, and

curricular and extra-curricular.

indeed of struggle. Truly, we are

I wish her to be a woman of self-

Anne Hunt

THE SCHOOLS CAPTAIN'S REPORT "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

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common endeavour and accepting a tremendous challenge...in essence a challenge to participate, and participating to grow."

At the beginning of the year, --I.-'-

1989, the Year 12 group decided to

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make, "Be There and Make It

Happen", its theme for the year, and encourage the students to increase

and widen their participation in both interschool and intraschool activities.

It was our aim that through the many extra-curricular activites available at

Loreto, the girls would increase their involvement in the life of the school,

thus enhancing the sense of school

spirit that exists. When reflecting on the year, I recall several occasions when I felt

very proud to be part of our school. Loreto's hosting of the Head of the

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School girls' Regatta on the Barwon was a fine example of the et

willingness and generosity which is an intrinsic component of our school community. Another such occasion was the

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School Family Day when both Junior and Senior Schools gathered on the front lawn. The feeling of unity evident at the Liturgy on the

School Feast Day as the whole

Firstly I would wish to thank each

Hunt, who is so vitally aware of the

school gathered in the gymnasium,

member of the Year 12 group for the

need for the highest quality

and later as every member of both

co-operation and enthusiasm you

education of girls today It has been

showed Jo and me throughout the

a great privilege to have worked so

year.

close,y with Mrs Hunt this year, and

Junior and Senior School staff and

student body joined hands around the oval to dance the heel and toe

polka, would not have been

To the twelve Councillors, 1 extend

special thanks for doing well and in

it has certainly been a very valuable and educational experience.

possible if it weren't for the

good spirity that which is often a

willingness to participate of every

thankless job.

our school days behind us, we try

member of the school community

I especially want to thank Jo Hyland,

always to "elicit the positive, the

on that day

my Vice Captain, for her ever-

humorous, the good and the

Undoubtedly the highlight of the

If, after we have left the security of

cheerful willingness to assist in all

hopeful" from the many challenges

school year in may mind was the

things, and for the caring support

the future will undoubtedly bring us,

performing Arts Festival - the

she has always given me.

then we are on the way to realising

ultimate example of the school

To each Year 12 teacher, I express

working together with a common

apprecation on behalf of the Year 12

goal.

body for your dedication, tolerance

the aspirations of our school and its teachers.

For such a fulfilling, rewarding

and support. Very special thanks

Claire Leoncelli

year, many thanks must be offered.

must go to our new Principal, Mrs

School Captain

REPORT BY SR. HELEN MURPHY I.B.V.M. HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL 1989 has been a rich and

this year at the ecumenical service

the school is moving towards a

productive year for the Loreto Junior

for students in Independent Junior

literature based reading program.

School. For a large part of the year it

Schools.

Library Week also gives a great stimulus to our literacy program in

has been under the wise and good leadership of Miss Pat Moylan and it

2500 other Primary children from

the school and the visit by Terry

is firstly to her that I wish to express

the Archdiocese of Melbourne at a

Denton excited everyone. Two Year

my thanks. 1 returned to a school

Mission Mass in St Patrick's

Fours were taken to Dromkeen

that was operating at a high level, in

Cathedral. The school is very

Homestead (Children's Book

an atmosphere of enthusiasm and

mission conscious and the

Museum) during the holidays to take

happiness.

beneficiaries of our care range from

part in the centenary celebrations of

the aboriginal children in Broome to

the Homestead. They made tiles

Religious education continues to be a priority in the school. Our liturgies have been high points

street kids.

The big news in curriculum in

with our school crest on them for

the centenary pathway and met

during the year and are a tribute to

1989 is Frameworks. Allthe

the liturgy committee formed at the

Frameworks documents are now

beginning of the year.

complete and are available to

technological age with energy and

schools in either draft or final form.

confidence. We are fortunate jn

I continually experience

authors and illustrators. The school has moved into the

Mandeville as a giving school. The

Our task was to reflect on our

having a motivated staff, a parent

everyday modelling for this attitude

curriculum development priorities in

body wiling to raise funds necessary

comes from home and staff. The

the light of these documents.

to supply the hardware and

school also inserts into the

We looked firstly at the

adventurous students. Currently we

curriculum events that are

Mathematics framework. The new

have 15 computers in the Computer

deliberately planned for the care

strategy is to make Maths more

Room, computers in each of the

and welfare of others. The most

exciting and accessible to all. We

Infant Rooms two more in other

concentrated of these efforts is

want the girls in our school to enjoy

rooms. Hopefully this can be extended next year.

Family Week where there is a focus

Maths, be challenged by it and to

on Family and a dr.ve to raise funds.

achieve. Staff members have

This year the girls took part in a

engaged in professional

music and drama program has seen

The introduction of dancing to the

dance-a-thon each day of Family

development programs such as

a special flowering in a wide range

Week and collected $7000 for

"Exploring Maths in Classrooms",

of liturgical dance. This was

Catholic Family Welfare. The Week

Mathematics resource courses, and

evidenced in the whole school

came to an end with Grandparents'

course studies of the Framework

participation in dance and song with

Day and they took part in the liturgy and even joined in dancing.

document. We have studied

palms on Palm Sunday The

We also like to physically move

evidence of these new

integration of the music and drama

understandings as contained in

with the R E department has had a

out in our care and concern for

such programs as "Reality in Maths

powerful effect on the liturgy in the

others. Year Sixes bring a spirit of

Education" and the national

school. Any parent here who has

joy and live to nearby Nursing

program "Mathematics Curriculum

been involved in a school liturgy

Homes with their Carol Singing

and Teaching Program". All this has

would be able to identify with this.

each year, and Year Threes visit St

been incorporated into our own

Joseph's Tower once a term ,

Loreto Maths program. Work on this

As well as its performances at the V S.MA Festival, the Gala Concert,

establishing connections there. The

program has taken a large amount

and First Communion Mass, the

highlight is when they return in First

of Staff time and is almost complete.

Junior School Choir contributed to

Communion dresses for Mass

In October our Year Fours joined

At P3 level we have taken part in

the liturgy at Mrs Bernadette

shortly after their special day. The

the lARTV and Junior School Heads

Tripodi's wedding, and sang at the

whole school walked out to parish

Association review of Literacy

Mass for Loreto Family Outreach.

churches in Toorak and Armadale to

Programs, in line with the release

The most effective change in the

celebrate important feasts with the

this year of the "Reading Together"

area of Physical Education has been the abandonment of the six

parishioners there. On an

program which has provided a

ecumenical note, our Year Six girls

public focus for Victoria's literacy

Mondays each year for interschool

participated liturgical dance earlier

strategy At mid to upper primary,

sport. The school now plays inter

school sport every Wednesday from 3 to 4 pm The move has been very successful with girls gaining more opportunities to participate in traditional and non- traditional

sports. Loreto Mandeville Hall is a school

which enjoys celebration, and the Junior School is faithful to this

aspect. Some of the most often quoted words of our foundress Mary Ward are "Be merry and doubt not your master". We celebrate our heritage, Anzac Day St Patrick's

Day birthdays, the great feast days, seasons and life's events great and

small. A highlight of the week for me

is the coming together of the whole school each Friday afternoon for

Assembly Classes take it in turn to

make a presentation, and this is

followed by announcements, presentation of birthday cards and team points.

The Junior School is strongly supported by the parents Association and their assistance is

greatly appreciated by the staff. Finally I want to thank the staff of our school. The rich tapestry that is the life of the school reflects the working together of a committed group of professional people whose goal is the betterment of the faith

development and educational programs in the Loreto Junior School. Helen Murphy IBVM

A NEW STUDENT AT MANDEVILLE REFLECTS It sems ironic that the H.S.C's theme

for this year - "Be there and make it happen" - could apply to me, someone who only began at Mandeville this year. But the theme really took me in and I realised how true this was. Starting at a new school so late in your schooling life can be quite difficult, but it is made considerably easier if you are willing to put in an effort. I had chosen to attend Mandeville

mainly because of family tradition. My mother and my grandmother before her had both attended

Mandeville, so it seemed only natural that I carry on tradition. It was a big step to take, and I knew

my life would undergo many changes, which often proved to be very difficult, but I knew my decision

My thoughts on fantasy

was the right one.

The first couple of weeks were very draining. It was hard to adjust to so many new faces classrooms and teachers. Even getting to school

provided a new set of experiences. Soon my loneliness begain to vanish, as I really did put in an effort. Involving yourself is the only way to be accepted. Eventually my homesickness wore off and I began to enjoy school - my subjects, my teachers and new friends.

I have made friends with so many

really nice girls. I think I was very lucky to go in with this year's Year 11's, because they're a wonderful

group of girls. To be elected a councillor by them was the greatest honour, and really made me feel a part of my new school. Adjusting is a very painful and difficult thing to do. The only person who can make it easy is you. You are responsible for your own destiny you make it happen for yourself. Jane Shannon Year 11

There is a world just around the

myths of every race tell me of

corner of my mind, where reality is

cosmic being who used the

an intruder and dreams come true. 1

elements as their weapons, and that

may escape into it at my own will. 1

fantasy came dreadfully true at

need no secret password, no magic

Hiroshima. Fantasy will always come

wand or Aladdin's lamp: only my

before science because the

own imagination and curiosity about

creature of the imagination is

things out of this world. This is the

fantasy, and without this there would

world of fantasy.

be no science. To the legendary

I live in a world surrounded by

fantasy Everyday I experience the

magic of slipping through Realtime into Dreamtime. Dimension after

beings of the past our whole lives are fantasy

The popular theory is that the

drawn aside to reveal a passionate

earliest creators of fantasy in its forms of myths and legends, used it ot explain all the wonders of the

world of colours, deeds,

cosmos which they couldn't

achjevement and abilities. Fantasy is

understand. But there is a cosmos

my only escape from reality Of

in me as well as around me. The

course, there are other ways of

exquisite or fearful pictures of my

dimension, where curtains are

escaping, but this seems the best

imagination, the voices and music of

alternative.

the mind, arise from a place that has

I escape the closing in and

driving pressures of the world through fantasy There are hopes

no name.

The cosmos within me is the

power to believe that a fantasy world

and dreams, disappointments and

really does exist. All I can do is hope

inventions. Yet there is only a

to achieve some understanding of

shadow curtain between the great

that immense cosmos within me. Yet

gates of reality and fantasy The

today, at this very moment, the only

fantasies of the past are the realities

possible thing to do is sit back and

of today

enjoy the flight of fantasy

Everything I accept as part of my life today was once fantasy. The

S. Tribe

COMMUNITY REPORT Sixty five years ago a group of Loreto sisters came to Mandeville to

establish a secondary school with the needs of country boarders particularly in mind. Today, the sisters' Community numbers seventeen, occupied in a variety of ministries.

In this first year of the school's lay administration it is worth reflecting on the number of years the

members of the Community have contributed to Loreto education on this site and elsewhere. Their

presence maintains a sense of continuity with past and present generations.

They represent a range of

experiences in the Loreto tradition.

IN MEMORIAM

They have established and worked

in day and boarding schools in various cultures and traditions: India,

Kenya, South Africa and all parts of Australia. This interest and

involvement flows on to the school,

parent and past student communities with their commitments

This year we were saddened by the death of Sr. Francesca Cavagna, a member of the Toorak Community. We pay grateful tribute to her for her many years of generous and devoted ministry in education, in at least eight of our schools. The direction of t ier life is perhaps best expressed in the words of Mary Ward: "I will ti

my hands to the little ones"

and with love.

to such activities as Loreto Family Sponsorship which offers educational opportunities to the children of Entaily, India. The

community itself has one member currently serving in Kenya. Other sisters maintain links with

the extended school community as they keep in touch with past students and the families of present students. They are in an unrivalled

position to know of the connections of families and students both

nationwide and across several

generations. Their ongoing, but often overlooked, ministry of prayer has been and still is a source of

reassurance to many

In keeping with changing society,

Sr. Sylvester O'Malley Sr. Anne Byrne One is presenting seminars in

of organisations responsible for the

Religious Education to both lay and

marginalised and underprjvileged

religious members of staff of

members of the community.

the already diverse nature of

schools in Australia, Kenya South

ministry within the community is

Africa and Ireland. Another is

Adapting to contemporary needs is inherent in the charism of the

also breaking new ground. Although

involved in pastoral ministry in a

IBVM and this is surely reflected in

fewer of the sisters are involved

major metropolitan hospital. Still

the development of the Toorak

directly with the school on site, their

others are involved in a range of

community.

present ministries have developed

parish and ecumenical activities and

Maureen Saunders, IBVM

out of their teaching experience.

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The senior school was like sudden

adulthood look so futile. I knew with

Present and Future

emancipation. The enticing scent of

smug confidence that they would all

adventure filled the air.

The prospect of having a My eyes are meaningless now but I can still remember the days when they sparkled with the excitement of youth. Timid and quiet yet full of, so far undiscovered, cheek, I entered Mandeville Hall. At first I had been

frightened of shcool, the system seemed to flatten me as a steamroller would do to the tar beneath. I was bewildered and

lonely I lacked the confidence that only others seemed to possess. The doubtful feeling that lay within

me was overwhelming. I was not, however, as endless as it had at first

seemed. The vaguely disturbing sense of restlessness began to leave me. New-born assurance

mounted with a snowballing effect and the development of friendships which kindled, grew stronger with passing time. The carefree and innocent love between mates unburdened the heart of all

insecurity. Junior school life was easily

timetable seemed to only generate disorganization and tardiness. The

develop into liberated, lovable and enriching people. They would grow in an optimistic atmosphere and experience veneration for some of their teachers who would show

disciplinary action enforced upon those who broke the rules only scared me for a short period. The classrooms and new subjects

at play, I could see so much of

encouraged the undiscovered zeal that lurked in very one of us.

as being at the beginning of the

We got older so quickly and the years flew by, I saw many friends

through the various stages and

through the years and stuck closely

come out the end as delightful

by those who were true. The temptations that others brought me

people ready to face the world. The

them the future.

When I saw the youngsters, busy myself as I used to be. I saw them

production line. They would go

incredible machine would present

were abandoned and I drifted from

material to all of them in a similar

their sphere of influence.

way yet would be able to allow them

Throughout my school days I faced

to select their own morals and

many difficult decisions. Always a

standards. The students would be

small bright light flickered in the

moulded by the school but all would

back of my mind and it guided me

come out as individuals. All gained

smoothly in any dilemmas that

something different and all secure

arose. The intense little light had been developed with care and skill.

in the knowledge of being wanted.

It was hand crafted and possessed

quality about it. This quality has

the reasoning, love, hope and trust

been built up over many years and

that Loreto eduction strives for.

I had become a sensible person

Mandeville Hall has a certain

is a combination of religion, good teaching, enthusiastic students and

settled into. It was all such fun.

towards the end of my schooling. I

"of course" a series of Principals

Learning was embellished with

knew where I was going and was

who have ssen the school through

delight and was a pleasurable

sure of how to get there. Affirmation

good and bad. At Mandeville Hall

experience. We were all so naive

ran riot through the school and as

students can achjeve well and grow

and open to new thoughts. We

we were one big family I naturally

into fruitful people.

would acquiesce to complex

caught some of its infectious

matters that would often elude adult

"vibes". The school's caring

minds. The rarely seen cynicism of

environment was like a life support

teachers would always become

system to a child in a coma. The

subordinate if ever displayed. Our

love was always there, ready to be

minds were wide open and ready to

call upon in times of distress and

be filled with the knowledge for the

confusion. The system was flexible

future. Our wings had grown and

enough to adhere to all my

we were ready to fly. We moved on to senior school

and once again felt vulnerable. We were embarking on a journey in which we were to leave our childhood behind. I did not know

this at the time or I probably would

requirements and yet able to keep control.

I remember looking back at junior school students when I came to the

end of my days at Mandeville Hall.

The many doll like faces possessed

have run back to the safety and

the makjngs of a brilliant future. They were all, however, rather timid

shining like bright lights in our faces. I did not, however, see any of them.

wild spontaneous desires under

warmth of junior school life. The wise lies that would lure us all were

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and gave faltering smiles when I grinned at them. Their innocence

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YEAR 5 RED

Sammartino, Andrea Ball, Erica Stevens Jane Castles, Jennifer Zahara, Anna Messina

Middle Row L-R Emily Kishida, Veronica Shine, Anna Chamberlain, Lauren Mai,

Sophie Brabenec, Georgina Wilczek, Emily Ludescher, Rachel Doyle Class teacher: Miss Anne Tierney

Front Row L-R Melody Baker Lisa

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Unusual coloured leaves V often occur in Autumn.

The Year Five Ball was a very grand affair. Unreal time we have had this year. Moving happily through the year. Nature is both wonderful and

The Rats of NIMH

This year in term 3 we started

reading a book called the Secret of Nimh and we were asked to

make little booklets on this subject. We chose to write and draw about

some characters including Mrs. Frisby and her four children, Doctor Ages, Nicodemous, Dragon and Jeremy.

Luggage and all, we're on our way To Sovereign Hill to work and play. Poems we learn to impress the

Heather, Georgina, Andrea, Claire, Sophie, Jane, Christine, Katherine and Lisa.

Inspector

While diggers seek gold (with their Gold detector) Girls in their dresses, fancy and plain, Sir in his suit with his hat and his

Green Day March 17th was our Green Day. It was fun for everyone.

Sausages, green drinks, a green

cane.

We've finished our fun, we're ready Juliana Hughes and Lesley Horder

beautiful.

lolly or two. Irish accents filled the air.

to pack And put our luggage on the bus

If only Sister Helen had been there!

rack.

The Year Five Ball

We tapped our feet To the rhythm of the beat We danced all night And had a little bite

The ladies looked stunning And the men were very cunning At the Year Five Ball in 1989.

Melody Baker and Anna Byrne

Back at school we wearily trudge off the bus

Imagine how dull the world would

Our parent hug and kiss us and make a great fuss. What an excursion - one to

remember for a long time to come.

So many things to do. All aboard for Sovereign Hill. Unusual coloured leaves often

Veronica Shine and Rachel Doyle

occur in Autumn. 1

The Year Five Ball was a very grand

- Vanessa Radovic, Prue Foley . and Anna Chamberlain

be without Autumn

Trees sleeping - leaves falling

affair.

September 1989. Much work and

Unreal time we have had this year.

preparation kept us very busy

Moving happily through the year. 6

before we celebrated this beautiful

Nature is both wonderful and

I received Reconciliation on the 14th

sacrement. Now I am glad to be a part of God's family.

beautiful. Heather, Georgina, Andrea, Claire, Sophie,

Vanessa Radovic

Jane, Christine, Katherine and Lisa

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O'Donnell, Suzie Noseda, Sally Cust, Claire Singh. Tenille Wallace, Megan Larnach-

Jones, Angela Gill, Catherine Collins. 2nd Row L-R Miss J. Tribe, Kate Carroll,

Sarah Clacherty Rosemarie Conti, Verity Okno, Mari Ericksen, Amanda Kortt, Emma

Killen, Simone Carldow, Sr. Anne Byrne. Front Row L-R Anneli Watt, Emily Bell, Anna Devine, Luisa Scholz, Penelope Doig, Catherine Buckley, Kate McGrath, Kate Finney. Megan Holt Teachers:

Miss Jane Tribe

Sr. Anne Byrne

YEAR 8 RED

3rd Row L-R Anna Coppel, Anna Fogarty,

Clare Petroff, Virginia Croagh, Johanna Chester, Anouk Watts, Gabrielle Walpole, Kather ne Kicker, Caroline Strahan

2nd Row L-R Michaela Keogh, Fiona Clancy Genevieve Sheehan, Anna Galbraith. Belinda Gibbs, Felicity Bloom, Naomi Konoada Elizabeth Moir, Katrina Laurence, Clare ONeill.

Front Row L-R Julia Cullity, Olivia Jones, Alexis Newman, Jane Harford, Amy Lally,

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Kathryn Fladgate, Elizabeth Kelly Teachers: Miss T Dixon Mrs. C Kehoe

YEAR RED

3rd Row L-R Alice Harvey Ruth Srnith, Jasmine Lincoln, Virginia Nix, Georgina Short. Anna O'Sullivan. Melanie Maryanka, Esther Lethlean, Andrea Blake. Kathryn Phillips, Carolyn Russell 2nd Row L-R Theresa Ryan, Tracie Carroll, Catherine Hede, Daphne Zi, Chaille Clareborough, Caroline Schaff, Kathryn Stanford, Sari Hegarty, Niamh Hammer. Front Row L-R Jane Merovich, Andrea

Lagana. Paris Vonghack, Emma Taylor. Sarah Lachal, Margaret Wilson, Danielle Edwards, Claudine Olver, Julie Foley Teachers: Mrs. Ruth Taft

Mrs. Bambi McAuley

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YEAR RED 3rd Row L-R Jodie Brasher, Georgina Kift,

Vanessa Brown, Philippa Connell, Simone Dickenson, Emma Noonan, Frances

Johnson, Katherine Leyden, Sharia Tribe, Kate Richmond, Camilla Drake.

2nd Row L-R Lynn Broadway, Catherine

Maimone. Julie Ipavec, Caroline Ford, Lyshia Travers, Gabrielle Morchetti, Veronika

Gazdik. Raelene Howie, Charlotte Guidice, T

Katherine Ball, Marie Maccora

Front Row L-R Emma Callander, Laidley Nathan, Virginia Scarff, Genevieve Boyer. Jullian Grochowski, Fiona MacKinnon, Danielle Merlo, Juliet Buccheri, Tania Petroro

Absent. Eleanora Barker.

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FIRST ROW: Marlo Baragwanath (Vice Debating), Emma Moore (Debating Captain), Bridget Meldrum (Sports Captain), Sarah Meagher (Music Vice Captain).

SECOND ROW. Emily Hummerston (Junior Drama), Kate Brownell

(Captain Senior Drama), Clare O'Neill (Vice Junior Drama), Katrina Allen

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This year was once again a successful year for Mulhall. It was pleasing to see just how many girls were involved in interhouse

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Interhouse Aths, a highly talented team both on and oft the field,

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implementation of Inter-house hockey, which proved to be very successful for Mulhall, who won all

three divisions. It really emphasised the unity and hard-working house Mulhall has!

Interhouse hockey and gymnastics also saw a large number of girls participating. Despite the fact that we were often less skilled in these areas, we once

again proved we worked well as a

team. Congratulations to the Open Gym team that showed brilliant skills and techniques. I wish Mulhall all the best for 1989 and thankyou to all those girls, especially the Year

12's, who gave their time and effort

Carina Ford (Mulhall Sports Captain), Anna Cartney (Mulhall Vice Sports Captain), Mary Tomsic (Junior Drama Vice Captain), Angela Nicholls (Junior Drama Captain), Elma Akselrod

into making the "RED" House a

(Senior Drama Vice Captain), Jacinta Heap (Music Captain), Jessica Pearson (Senior Drama

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Mulhall in 1989

by Caroline Barlow

Mulhall has been a great team this

Swimming

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winning the Year 6 Netball

by Natasha Holmes - Vice Captain - Ward

Laps, tyres, caps, bathers,

competition, coming runners up in

by Kylie Podolakin

Years 4 and 5 and doing very well

Whistles, cheers, timers, splashes,

It has been a great year being

Kickboards, blocks, lanes, water,

Captain of Mornane. We've done

Ropes, goggles, fun, excitement, Competitions, girls, races, chlorine,

lots of things, house lunches, won the Year 5 Netball, lots of points and

Blues. Greens, Yellows and Whites,

the girls did well on Sports Day.

Newcombe: bent finger, slippery

Winning was what I hoped for, with points we were getting

Netball: cold fingers, winning, losing

more and more.

Hockey: sloppy mouthguards, mud,

at house points and Sports Day. Well done Mulhall.

by Sarah O'Bryne - Captain

balls, falling over.

Teachers, supervisers. coaches, students,

Friends, parents, observers, spectators,

Lauriston, Morris Hall, Firbank,

fun, slippery. wet grass.

Also sport was going well, and then everything just dropped

Shelford.

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pilgramage last year. The Year 12's had a lot to live up toi especially

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Girls organized costumes, dances were choreographed and rehearsed

and songs learnt. Heart beats ran

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Captains, with the help of the other

Year 12's, tried to get 180 girls to stand in their lines and sing up.

The day arrived and the dress rehearsals commenced. Houses

arrangement of "Candie in the Wind" was the winner and there

was a huge uproar. The Ward

Captains made their speeches and then Mr. Lesle Cartwright announced the overall winner,

saw. Despite all the concerns that

"Mulhall - through the ages" Another uproar of applause came as Mulhall's Captains thanked the

"the standards" expected by the

appropriate people.

began to compete by comparing themselves to the other houses they

Captains would be reached, some great pride and encouragement was shown to the House Members for all their hard work.

The night drew near and soon we

We all felt that this was the best PAF so far but I will have to come to

next year's PAF to find out. Stephanie Watt

Ward Music Captain.

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The time came when the announcements were made. A hush

grew over the crowd as Mr. Peter Casey read out the winner of the House Choir Shield. Ward's further

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been very successful for Mandeville. This year was the first time that we competed in the Secondary Catholic School's Association Athletics Carnival. This meet saw

Mandeville winning both the junior and intermediate sections and an

extremely close second in the senior section. All the girls have been training very hard for the Doncaster meet and the team is

very united and hard working. Outstanding and personal bests have occured regularly during the season. No-one will forget Julia Cullity's brilliant 1500 metre run,

Elizabeth Hanrahan's 400 metre

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athletics team with a very promising future and I wish them all the best.

Thanks once again to the staff, especially Mrs McAuley who has shown endless support. "Best of luck for 1990" Carina Ford

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Terracotta clay we made a bird that you attach to a stick to place in a

pot plant. With the White clay we made a 'Pinchpot' into animals, This year, in 1989, the Year Five girls

cheery with the year Five bright,

have been learning how to knit in

colourful pictures along with their

Art. Mrs. O'Byrne has shown us how

beautiful blanket.

faces and other things. Ellen Woodruff.

Lisa O'Callaghan

to make miniature size animals out

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Year Five girl knitting a square. M rs. CIa

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and there was even glitter too! We ironed over our decoration,

and finished with an 'Australian First we drew a sketch with percil, Made' creation. ana then we made the picture into a steneil.

We gradually painted here ariel there

and soon we finished everywhere.

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hands on a piece of paper and we cut it out with scissors. We had to stick the hands down

nto a flower shape and we put circles in the middle. We put the stem and leaves on.

It was good fun making these flowers.

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A Mass was held at the end of the

day which lead our minds to think the

right way.

We hopped on the bus without a big fuss. Took one last look at our home

for the day and bade our farewells and drove away. Jane Hoy Year 7 Gold

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Peters (Curtis). Sixty were present

The class photograph of Grade Two taken thiry years previously. Names: Back Row L-R: Jo

into the Audio-Visual Industries, into

Advertising and Communications, TV. Programming and the

out of a possible eighty two.

Connaughton, Vicki Curtis, Sharon

School leavers 1969

Lewis, Jo Peters, Elizabeth Webb,

demanding and competitive world of the Hospitality Industry There is a

Top row, L to R: Jill Wellsted -

Marita Sakacs, Michelle Dynon,

saying among ourselves that in

Nankivill Deborah Jones, Jo Hooper

Debbie Gill, Judith O'Brien, Cathy

every area of life the Mandeville girls

- Greenwell, Debbie Gill - Giles,

Sweeney Gwen Hyde, Libby Collie.

come up through the cracks and

Judy Davine - Whitehead, Judy

Second Row L-R: Hugh

obviously the Class of '69 is no

Gaffy - Keenan.

McKechnie, John Kearney Deborah

exception! its members offer a very

Second row, L to R.: Emoke Salacz

Jones, Margaret Tiernan, Ellen

strong recommendation for the

- Bakacs, Jacky Jensen, Jacky

Joseph, Kristin Allen, Julie Mathews,

privilege of a Loreto Education, for

Hughes - Harkness, Dianne

the breadth of its vision, and its

Parkinson - Lewis, Marita Sakacs -

Linda Mahon, Karen Alessio, Mandy McCIelland, Pierre Jacquinot, Peter

Smith, Virginia Brown - Vaughan,

Reid, Stephen McCauley.

Mary Hensall - Gilbert, Margie

Front Row sitting L-R: Tommy

proud assertion of aconfidence implanted in each one which encourages her to follow her

Porter - Mornement, Mary Flynn -

Starr, Michael Vale, Nicholas Hopp,

personal direction. Be that as it may,

Sambory, Jo Moon, Joan Burke -

Nicholas Coleman, Gerry O'Keefe,

Academic success is not our main

Landy Angela Farley - Lehy, Kristin

Ben Kiernan, John Dowling, Tim

concern, and its achievement does

Allen- Roberts, Fiona Stewart -

Resch, Richard Hodgkinson, Tommy

not necessarily bring life in all its

Steele, Helen Molloy - Wrathall,

Bell, Jack Forrest, Richard Burke.

richness. And so, these girls of 1969

Mandy McLelland. Third row, L to R: Patricia Magree -

We are missing the names of two

boys (1) Second Row, First boy, (2)

Fischer, Libby Collie - Downing,

Front Row, Eighth boy from Left

Carmel O'Connor - Grgic, Karen

hand side.

Alessio - Pearce, Vicki Curtis -

Peters (nun), Jo Connaughton -

were asked whether their years at Loreto provided Christian guidelines and support for the Adult years being lived. And for many they did. Happy formative years at

After the reunion a letter was sent

Mandeville reinforced family values, and gave credence to a Faith that

Lonergan (nun), Elisabeth Willers -

to each one in this particular Year in

Farries, Jane Galbally Frances

an effort to find an answer to the

has proved a comfort in times of

Murphy - Grimm, Clarinda

question so often asked: "What

stress, a conscience to live by and a balance to the ups and downs of

Molyneux, Jane Daly Julie

happens to our girls after they leave

Matthews, Mary McGIade -

school?" so many pass through the

daily life. Each of us has to struggle

Duggan.

gates each year, and are seemingly

to preserve our quality of life and

Fourth row, L to R: Sue Evans,

engulfed by life's torrent leaving us

keep faith with God and ourselves,

Sharon Lewis - Tipping, Patricia

with very frail lines of

McManus-Martin, Juliet Noel-

communication. And yet, what an

and be Prophets of hope to others. For some this struggle has proved

Mactadzean, Andrea Coleridge -

interesting exercise this piece of

too much. Unable to develop a

Graham, Sally Gunnis - Edwards,

research turned out to be! Not all

relationship with Christ, faith in God

Liz Lachal - Halpin, Kathy Connellan

answered, but those who did wrote

has withered and died, and the

- MacLurcan, Mary Colman -

with refreshing frankness, and an

journey of life continues without the

Maloney, Mary Blake, Jane Donnan - Paget, Sabina Lynch - Huggins.

openness that uncovered a wealth

joy and presence of the Lord.

of knowledge, of expertise and a

Front row, L to R: Barb Tararto -

wide range of skills, which revealed

negative or positive, there was one

Strachan, Maureen O'Connor -

a group of highly trained and

Liddell, Dominie Dale, Elizabeth

motivated women.

constant- a loving remembrance of school and of the nuns who taught

Heppard - Meagher, Fiona Quinn, Elizabeth Webb - Barth, Linda

Throughout all the the letters,

them. May this be "the light shining Here among the traditional roles

in the darkness" - a tiny beam of hope given by God to sustain each

Mahon - Phipps, Janet Clancy Potter, Cathy Sweeney - Walter, Liz

teachers, secretaries, doctors,

in their journey, especially for those

O'Dwyer - Stowell, Eleanor Biscoe -

nurses, medical therapists and

who have chosen to travel on their

O'Brien, Virginia Tiernan - Beckwith,

social workers we also found those

own.

Andrea England - Maule.

whom modern technology has lured

of wives and mothers, lawyers

Ruth Winship I.B.V,M.

Please see next page (30) for photographs of reunion.

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Patricia Nigro

I remember we went to the Post

A memory makes you feel nice. 1

A memory is warm. 1 remember our

Office and we saw how to make a

remember the needle we had this

first assembly.

box.

year and we were given a lolly

Miriam

Kara

Megan

A memory is something from long

A memory can be happy or sad. 1

ago, I like when I first met Miss Sim.

remember my eye patch.

Anneliese

I didn't know how to spell "THE" now I do. Tessa

Clare

A memory js a help when you meet

I remember when I had the puppet

people.

Fred.

Gianna

I went to hospital - I remember Miss Sim came to visit me. Sofia

Vanessa

At the beginning of the Year I broke

I remember doing my first drawing

my ar m.

in Year One.

Aimee

A memory is something you think about. 1 remember I fell over. Freya

Tina

I remember my writing - it is much I remember the Post Office. We

better now.

went in August.

Elizabeth

A memory is in the mind. It helps me think when I couldn't write - I'm much better now.

Madeleine

Claire

A memory is thinking about things I remember my old writing. It is

I ke the Post Office. We went on a

good now.

warm day but it was Winter.

I remember when I got my new Julja

Patricia

pencil. That made me feel happy. Marina

It I lost my memory I would be sad. 1

A memory is strange. I remember

remember I got my new pencil

doing Computer drawings.

I fell happy when I remember things like the A.B.C.

when we were doing the letter "F

Kate Caroline

Anne-Maree

I rememoer starting Year One a long time ago.

I remember when I use to do plus

You think back in time and

sums and never got them right.

remember things like writing the first

Natalie story in Year One.

Andree

Cassandra

We went to see "Under the Big Top" I remember I couldn't read. Now I

- I remember there was a bear

I fell down the stairs at school - 1

can!

r ding on a bike.

remember that!

Stephanie

Zara

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YEAR 4 GOLD Back Row L-R Nicole Valmorbida, Angela Hill, Catherine Stribley, Carla Passaro, Melissa Clark, Larissa Natividad, Pia

Sabbadint, Mariette Mullavey. Edwina Wilson

Middle Row L-R Emily Gregory, Charlotte Carter, Marielle Sullivan, Sarah Joubert.

Josephine Hoare. Elissa Nolan, Charlotte

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Ag A , -1 11' d . thf,6 b.11- 14., . ft! 1. , Front Row L-R Caroline Perrett Naomi -r

- Grant. Katherine Sherry, Shelley Ormsby

Gisele Reimann-Basch, Colette Herman,

Meg Fowler, Sarah Saunders, Emily Ball, Victoria Spillane. Absent Claire Thorn, Maggie Barlow. Teacher· Mrs Shelley Singh

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I love when people come to visit us.

We have been talking about the

I like learning health and other

body We have learnt about the

subjects. I have very nice people in

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digestive system.

my grade. Shelley Ormsby

I've always liked drama and now I

can perform plays. I also liked going

Mariette Mullavey

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On pyjama day it was fun. We all

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brought teddys.

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the the Mission Mass.

Meg Fowler Catherine Stribley

This year we have done a lot. We've

have pyjama day feast day Granny day and we went to the Mjssion Mass. Also one of my favourite subject is sport. Pia Sabbadini

For Book Week we had to dress up

I really liked this year at school. Mrs.

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Singh was very very nice. My

MATHS: This year we have done heaps of matha We made maths

Angie Hill

I made mine with Charlotte

Mulder and Angie. It is called 'Step

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U p on Maths'. Maggie Barlow

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even had sport in our pyjamas. Reconctliation

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It was good when the Year Four Golds went swimming. It was ace!

was great fun.

games.

in our pyjamas. It was really fun. We

Charlotte Carter

favourite thing was Reconciliation. It

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Caroline Perrett

I really enjoyed making my

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I like drama. It is fun doing our plays.

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Bikies. Drama is fun.

Emily Ball Claire Thorn

First Communion was very special

For Book Week the theme was

for me. I made it on the 29th

'Dreamtime'. So we dressed up in

October. Now I can have the Bread IL 0.#

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our pyjamas.

Edwina Wilson

Claire Scally

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YEAR 5 GOLD Back Row L-R Sarah Mcieown, Andrea

Tilley, Catrina Boemo, Anna Kricker, Leanne Zillman, Emily O'Connell, Jacquie Caroll, Valerie Boyer

Middle Row L-R Jacqueline Labb, Caroline Petricola, Emma Ogilv'y, Hanna Smith,

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Rosemany O'Brier·, Kate Johnson, Jade Signorino, Natalie Byfield, Katrina Maggs,

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Mrs. J. Baskett - Teacher. 9

Front Row L-R Larissa Hickey, Bridie Riordan, Brigid King, Brigid Fitzgerald, Sonia Bamundo, Angela Dwyer, Sophie Gannon,

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Michelle McAnany Rebecca Ginies.

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Mt. Hotham Psalm Praise the Lord for the snow at Mt Hotham that we can use for

making snowmen.

Praise Him with people skiing down slopes.

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Praise the Lord for comfortable

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lodges we stay in. Praise Him with friends to ski with. Praise the Lord for the warm clothes

we wear so we don't get cold. Praise Him for falling snow that builds up the moguls.

Praise the Lord for the ability to ski and to enjoy it.

Praise the Lord for the badges we get at the end of the trip.

Let everything having breath praise Him!

Reflections Michelle McAiiay 24-2-79 - 26;-4-89 ldon't really understand why God hac a reason to take her up to heaven at such an early age but I'm

sure he had a reason. She played the Princess in the play.

Brigid Fitzgerald

There was an explosion ot joy of

We will never forget Michelle as

Loreto, Mandeville Hall when Sr.

the beautiful, happy person she

Helen came back from eleven

was.

months in America. To welcome Sr.

She was so looking forward to

going to Sovereign Hill - but she 4 will be happier in heaven.

Helen back there was a prayer service for her and a Prep and a Year Six girl gave her a bunch of flowers.

That week she went around to all

the classes and talked to everyone about her trip. She showed Year 5

Gold the bottom of her shoes and said that she walked so much that she wore out her shoes. Hannah Smith

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YEAR 6 GOLD Back Row L-R Natasha Holmes. Emily Roberts, Beth Glynn, Jolene Geh, Belinda Gibson, Natalie Sabbadini. Narelle

MeMahon, Dearna Zagame, Sarah Demeduik

Centre Row L-R Kathy Seyler, Angela Wood, Elysa Zeccola. Janine Pervanas

Stephanie Ratter. Emily Burke, Poppy Shmith, Sarah Sherry, Rebecca (Becky) Podbury Jenny Buccheri

Front Row L-R Jacqui D'Apice, Caitlin Dwyer, Anna Bongiorno, Amanda Delaney,

Clare King, Caroline-Barlow, Kate Baggoley,

Hermione Knowles, Melissa Amore, Anne

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Year Six

At the beginning of Year Six J

we were in a fix,

We didn't know this from that.

But with caring teachers and helping hands. Out knowledge began to expand.

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So to all our techers,

Young and Old,

Thanks for helping through the

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terms

So we can give out great returns. Kathy Seyler

On the train I thought of the year ahead.

Year Six, which I would definitely dread.

but now thinking back to '89, it wasn't that bad, in fact it was fine,

Summer is hot,

we went to Dromkeen, Gold of the

You swim a lot,

you eat ice-cream and drink

Pharoahs

lemonade

and that's not all.

Parliament House, swimming and

Then go to the beach and play with a spade.

my favourite netball.

May we remember

Summer

Projects, stories, plays and games,

You play in the sand,

When we remember the year,

assemblies, tests, holidays and

and jump then land,

and what we've done,

trains.

in the water of the sea,

Activities, bookweek, after school

it really does surprise us,

For everything just seemed such

St. Patrick's Day, Masses and those

fun,

Could it be over? No, no yet, we still have Summer and I bet,

that this year we're like a seed

that's grown into a big strong tree. Angela Wood

roam,

allyour freckles seem to come

ugly school reports.

it really seems to blind us.

and then you feel free. in summer when you go out to

sports,

I enjoyed this year, leading the

home,

then when you come home as a

school, 1

hope in Year Seven it will be fun and

sleepyhead,

you decide it's time for bed.

cool. Cas Barlow

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Claire Rosel, Caroline Morgan, Daniella Passaro, Jane Hoy, Joanna Laurence 2nd Row L-R Rebecca Sargeant, Elizabeth Slattery Claudia Olivera, Sally Howard, Joanna Smith, Felicity Zahara, Katherine Harris. Leila Galbally, Natalie De Morton. Front Row L-R Michelle O'Callaghan, Clementine Coulter, Jennifer Russell, Rebecca Barnes, Prudence Nolan, Bianca

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Sherren. Michelle Scott.

Teachers

Mrs. M. McMillan

Miss D. Jenner

YEAR 8 GOLD 3rd Row L-R Blenda Cheung, Lucy Curtain, Angela McCarthy, Sophie Williams, Marinda Hill, Samantha Tehan, Anna Bowen,

Annabel Collie, Caroline Healy. 2nd Row L-R Emma Grant, Suzanne

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Britton, Fiona Kelly, Lara Jackson, MarieTherese Conti, Diana Crivelli, Elisha Warren,

Katherine Navarro, Sarah Gylnn, Lucy Trumble

Front Row L-R Catherine Alford, Dana

Bonacci, Karolinka Gruba, Clare Crowe,

Penelope Gill, Angela Conlan, Marika 9

Benettl, Stephanie Battistone, Melissa Hennessy Absent: Michelle Francazjo Teachers: Miss E. Cervini

Mrs R Rogers

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Thomas, Andrea Black, Katie Mactier, Claire

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Smith, Tiffany Kelsey. Melanie Counsel, r*l

Rebecca Burnes, Roberta McHale, Christina

Spillane. 2nd Row L-R Liza Vanspall, Mary-Jo Hurry,

Kate Canavan, Georga Reidy, Caroline

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Edmonds. Gizella Zagon, Martha Vanghan, Monique De Zoete Front Row L-R Sophie Conquest, Tiffany Blackman, Nicole Hall, Phillipa Oust, Genevieve Nolan, Michelle Florenint Gervase McKinna Tara Lord, Daniela Volpe Absent: Jessica Adams. Mrs. 1. Fraser

(Teacher) Teachers

Miss K. MacMahon

Mrs. 1. Fraser-Smith

YEAR GOLD 3rd Row L-R Sarah Rogalsky, Julie

Mullany, Kirsty Davison, Christy Davies, Melinda Steel, Monique Ireland, Elizabeth Compton, Roslyn Stanic, Julia Borghesi, Natarscha Hutton.

2nd Row L-R Kate Moore-Wilton, Marcelle

Bateman, Sarah Bourke. Catherine Latimer,

Diana Sweeney, Shelley Richardson, Johanna Macey, Jane Crawford. Michelle Treloar, Gabriella Cadden, Dominique King, Kym Bonollo. Front Row L-R Andrea Kuc, Melissa

Graydon, Marlese Byfield, Melissa Schulze, Anna McArdle. Simone Pipito, Annemaree

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Broomhead, Mara Bonacci, Elizabeth Clancy Teachers: Mrs. Amanda Apthorpe Miss Elizabeth Wills.

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GOLD 3rd Row L-R Elizabeth Sharp. Lillian Adams, Jacqueline Knight, Amanda Charles, Melanie Lechte, Jane O'Connell, Annele

Cust, Angela McDonnell, Danielle O'Donoghue 2nd Row L-R Sr. Margaret Callaghan,

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Jessica Lyons, Julie O'Shea, Katherine Moir, Lorraine Oldham. Lynn Vatsaloo, Kate Foley, Melissa Mclnerney, Emma Lund, Miss Fiona Hyslop Front Row L-R Melissa Ludescher,

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Martini-Piavano, Genevieve Daly.

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34:»be af-AU¢UMA -**r««f,-23* RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education and celebration go hand in hand at our school. The Liturgical Seasons of the Church's year are a springboard for our curriculum. This year we began by choosing a theme for the year: "Welcome the Word". This theme

has enabled us to focus on the

richness of the Bible. The girls have been led to apprecjate that we can listen to God's Word in a variety of ways - in spoken form, through drama, in quiet meditation, in a

group or alone, through music and above all by listenjng to thejr world and taking time to be still.

We gather together as a Junior

School Community at least once a month to pray and worship. We are

Mary Help of Christian (Patrorless of

grateful to the priests who assist us by celebrating Mass. Liturgy is only

Australia). an afternoon celebration incorporating Mother's Day

part of our Religious Education program. This 'Thank You' letter

Holy Week - early morning enactment of

from Lauren to Father Peter says it

Palm Sunday

all.

Holy Week - early morning inactment of Palm Sunday, In a nutshell, this is our faith and

we are proud to profess it.

Prayer gathering to welcome Sr. . 4

Helen.

Mary Help of Christian (Patroness 4

of Australia), an afternoon

celebration incorporating Mother's

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Day. Our celebrations:

Opening of the School Year - Mass in the Convent Chapel. Feast of the Sacred Heart Para-

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liturgy. Easter Mass

Dger Uker Nan

Love- fr'071' L a*Gre/h

In April on the bus we sat, All the way to Ballarat, When we reached our destination, We had a little celebration.

The next day we did our hair, Taking a great deal of care. We dressed up right The clothes were not too tight, And rushed off to school.

Sir, our teacher, Was a stern creature,

He had a big belly, Like a bowl of jelly, We went into a mine of gold, Which was indeed rather cold.

A certificate we did receive,

Then it was sadly time to leave. Erica Stevens

Sovereign Hill Young girls playing, The bell is ringing, Look-out, sir is mad

because we sang bad. Then it's off to the diggings, so no more singing, We had some luch and lots of fun,

But now it seems, we are quite done.

Sadly with a moan, We depart for home, It seems but a dream, as we leave the scene. Anna Messina and Emily Kishida

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may-be the children of tomorrows

generation will be still boping along to the same Beatles tunes. M. Mihelcic

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Friday the 12th of May was definitely

Year 8

a night to remember for Year 8. It was upon this night that our annual record night was held. Television Personalities was the night's theme and indeed there was some

surprize entrances.

The gold logie went to the Simply Irresistable Girls accompanied by

Robert Palmer for the best legs. Other prizes were awarded to the

cast of Gilligan's Island and their

boat, adorable Johnny Depp, the Jetsons, the Phantom of the Opera u -r

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and the list goes on. As well as having a great time eating chocolate we raised $1,300 for the Catholic Family Welfare Bureau from our dance-a-thon. The

night was a great success and we thank the Year 12 councillers for

making it happen. We also thank the Year 8's who attended. It was a

fantastic night and certainly one to remember,

Our special thanks to Madame

elevator at Collins Place was a big attraction so were some of the

quaint coffee shops along the way. It was a memorable day had by all. Last but not least was the

excursion to see a send up of the Beatles. The venue was the Melbourne Concert Hall and the sounds that were heard were

Khamara for all her help.

sensational. It was an experience Antonia Parkes Year 8 Blue

most of us will not easily forget. Even though the Beatles were

rocking well before we were even In the months of May and June the

born, we still appreciate the music

year eight students were very lucky

they made famous. You never know

to have had quite a number of excursions, 3 in fact.

The first one on the agenda was to see the movie 'Celia' in which one of our fellow class mates was

involved in. It was a fairly dramatic movie with quite a few plots entwined within, on the whole a great morning out.

The second adventure the year eights embarked on was their

geography excursion which envolved a trip to the South Melbourne Market and a vigourous walk down Collins St, from Williams

Road to Spring St. (6 blocks, what a hike!) But we all managed it as well as taking in some of the other sights the city had to offer. The glass

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MANDEVILLE* ST. KEVINS,

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1 As we arrived at the Year 9/10 St.

Kevin's Mandeville Dancing Class Social all we could think about was

the way we felt a year ago when we were the girls that the boys were looking up and down. We were the Official Photographers for this Social and as an outsider looking in, it was quite iluminating. As the girls arrived the boys opened the car doors and showed us where to go. The girls shyly fled

into the hall and ran to their

respective groups of friends. The hall consisted of little huddles of

girls and boys which were scattered into different corners of the rooms.

Finally Ross the dancing instructor, decided to get things moving. He called for a circle of boys and a circle of girls to be formed. As the traditional barn dance began, the atmosphere began to loosen and both girls and boys started to enjoy themselves.

The boys had obviously gone to a great deal of trouble to disguise the hall from a school venue to

something special and it looked quite different. We noticed as we were taking photos that the girls were quite reluctant to let us take their photos yet the boys leaped into poses all over the place as though they had never seen a camera before.

All in all, the evening was enjoyed by everyone. It made us realise what we must have looked like a year ago.

By Jacinta McCarthy & Sarah Lethlean

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This was an unusually busy and

were often rewarded with a swim in

exciting year in the gym club. We

the Murray River.

performed displays at the Sports and Entertainment Centre of which

Our Mother for the camp was

were of a very high standard. The

express our thanks to her as we would never have coped without her

which saw the girls dressed in black

cooking, medical and hair braiding

hats and leotards and wearing dark

skills.

Every year Mandeville competes

consisted of the range of abilities

in the annual Interschool

featuring some girls doing backflips

Gymnastics Competion 0.G. S.) and

and somersaults.

this year Mandeville won the Intermediate A division. There were

An aerobics team was introduced

and performed on a number of

1 st overall - Melissa Graydon 6th overall - Nicole Hall Intermediate A 7th overall - Emma Hicks 10th overall - Claudine Olver 2nd overall - Clare Nelson 3rd overall - Justina Carter Junior

Compulsory 9th overall - Dominico Hanger Pre-level 5

Mrs. Chamberlain and we can't

topic was "The Blues Brothers"

sunglasses. The performance

These were

also some very good individual

Once again, this year proved to be most rewarding and many girls have been able to achieve levels from 1 - 8.

We really apreciate ail the wonderful coaching we received from Diane Westerway Katrina Brabon and Kate McKenzie. They were a great help. by Claudine Olver, Melissa Graydon

results.

Zoe Whjte and Gabriella Tange

occasions. The team competed in the first Schools Aerobics

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Competition and their hard work

and training was rewarded with second place in the finals. These girls were Liz Breen, Justina Carter,

Clare Chamberlin, Sally Dixon, Melissa Graydon, Nicky Hall, Emma Hicks, Olivia Jones, Joanna Laurence, Claire Nelson, Claudine Olver and Zoe White.

A gym camp in South Australia brought all the girls very close together. With 5 full days of vigorous training in a boiling hot tin shed, we k 09- ?1

Fencing - Report 1989 has been a fantastic year in

tropical island, several girls ventured

competitions have taken place in

the life of fencing. Our coach Ms.

north to Sydney There they

which the Mandeville girls have

Arieta Reeh has been great in

competed in the gruelling Australian

excelled. An Under 12 team

helping us develop our fencing

Championships. With skill and agility

consisting of Caroline Barlow, Mary-

skills, as well as introducing new

two of our Year 7 fencers, Mary-

Anne Davies and Danielle Burns put

fencers to the sport.

Anne Davies and Bianca Henning

in a great effort and won the Under

fought their way into the Under 12

12's Victorian Schools Teams

competitions this year, the O'Connor

Final. With further perserverence

Camps,

Cup and the Jack Shaefer. Both of

Biance Henning went on to take the

these competitions were extremely

gold and Mary-Anne Davies the

Moore, Fencing Captain, Kate

successful with the Mandeville girls

bronze. This is a truely great

Williams, Vice Captain, and Ms

performing well.

achievement. Emma Williams must

Arieta Reeh for making 1989 such a

Loreto has held two fencing

In the second term holdiays when most of the Mandeville population

were sunning themselves on a

Thanks to all the fencers, Emma

also be congratualted for comjng

successful year. Miss Lanyon must

seventh in the Under 15 epee.

also be thanked for organising our

During this year many state

new fencing equipment.

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LORETO MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION - 1989 1989 has been a very successful year, and I would like to thank my

This year the committee raised about $50,000, which is just

45 committee members for all their

outstanding and shows how hard

time and effort throughout the year.

they have all worked.

The role of the Mothers'

Some of this money has been

Association is support the school

spent on various items such as:

and contribute wherever possible.

Drying racks for the Art Department;

This year there have been Class

Elna Press; Library books; Games

Information Nights and Social

for the After School Care; Audio

Evenings.

Visual equipment; Sports equipment

The Fashion Parade at the Hyatt was very successful, both socially and financially as were the Tennis

and Computers. We also support various charities and organizations, such as; the

Day and Dendy Park and the

Loreto Sisters in Broome; Entally

Auction Dinner at the Victoria Club.

Orphanage in Calcutta of "Very

These functions enable parents to gather socially and raise funds the

Special Kids." So, 1989 has been a busy and worthwhile year, due to a very loving

the school.

Our last social function was the

and community spirit show by all

Combined Mothers' and Fathers'

the Mandeville Parents, Sisters and

Rock-n-Roll Night. This was held in

Staff.

Year 7 Father

Daughter Mass 18-8-89 The year 7 Father Daughter Mass

was a great success, with Fr. Mario Bugna S.J. giving a very realistic sermon. The gospel stated "Be ready for whatever comes, dressed for action with your lamps lit, Fr. Mario related this to his and our dreams for the future. Footballers and rock'n'roll stars were some of his heroes and he wished to follow

in those paths. Alas, Fr. Mario decided against these futures and felt that God was calling him to be a

priest. Dreams, he said, were important for us to recognize in each other. After several hymns

the Junior School Multipurpose

Ejleen Clark

room and was a great success.

Mothers' Association President

such as "1 found the Treasure" we

left the inspiring Mass to a breakfast of bacon and sausages. Kate Carroll

1989 Debutantes

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YEAR 4 BLUE Back Row L-R Alex Collie, Alexandra

Angelatos. Angela Vaccari, Emma Whiting,

Madeleine Keogh Cherie Lagana, Julje Bongtorno, Verity Fisher. Peta Henning Middle Row L-R Madeleine Healy, Melanie Sargeant Ellen Woodruff, Michelle Beatty, Melissa Tribe, Anita Pacini, Emily Harris, Jacinta Holmes, Anne Smyth, Georgiana Quinn Class teacher: Mrs. Dot Peters

Front Row L-R Clare Maggs Edwina Holbeachl Anita McCarthy, Georgina

Chapman, Edwina Hurley, Jasmine Aliotta, Kate Ralph, Louisa Coleman, Jane Kenny, Sarah Mortensen

Spring

One of the things I enjoyed best at school was making masks.

Spring is bright even in the night Flowers bloom all pretty shades

It was great fun because we could create any kind of mask we wanted. Alexandra Angelatos

Yellows, Red, Blues and Jades

Birds fly high

Reconciliation

Our Reconciliation was really beautiful. The theme was "From

Darkness into Light". Once we made our Reconciliation we went to

the back or side of the chapel and lit a candie then read a prayer. Once I

up in the sky and through the trees

had my Reconciliation, I felt really clean from my mistakes for the

with great, great ease Butterflies come out to play

holidays.

Now we want to go and play

In April, Year Four Blue cooked Anzac biscuits. They were delicious.

out in the sun

To make the biscuits we went into

Skip, hop and run, run, run.

groups of six. We used the recipe

and end up staying out all day!

By Anne Smyth and Peta Henning

Edwina Holbeach

from Grandma Poss' Cook Book.

We mixed them in class and cooked them in the kitchen of the Music House.

Anita McCarthy

On the first day of swimming we swam one lap of the pool and then the teachers told us what group we

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were in. I was in Marlin.

Spring Spring's here It's that time of year

The wind is blowing Angela Vaccari

Spring is flowing

Grandparents' Day

Foals, calves, lambs are born

About in the middle of the year both Year Four Blue and Gold invited

their Grandparents or special friends for a Mass and then morning

On Friday, 17th February, a little

tea. We entertained them and then

friend called Beepa the Duck came to see us. He flapped his wings all

some of our Grandparents shared

the time. Year Four Blue love visitors.

a wonderful day.

Julie Bongiorno

some of the old days with us. It was

Jane Kenny

Sing and dance, Spring has dawned. Edw na Holbeach, Melissa Tribe,

Cherie Lagana, Clare Maggs

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YEAR 5 BLUE Back Row L-R Kate Kuring, Jane Richardson, Katherine Woodruff, Katarina

Filipi, Laurie Tomkins, Chloe Adams, Gypsy West.

Middle Row L-R Sarah MeFarland, Andrea

Vidal, Zoe Newbold, Virgina Grant,Amanda Day, Lisa Arthur, Aisling O'Donnell, Catherine Fernando, Mrs Maureen Carroll. Front Row L-R Alexandra Bostock, Chloe

Bryan, Penelope O'Loughlin, Brigitte Garvey,

Biana Pepe, Georgina Chamberlain,

Stephanie Johnston, Sarah Whiting. Absent Andrea Bolintineanu.

Football I must admit that the

Memories

Absent Friends

Football was messy -

In Sovereign hill, Ballarat, far from

In year tive we've had happy and

But what fun!

I fell over quite a lot

sad times

here,

One of the highlights of the year!

But the saddest time of all

I think I was a clumsy clot!

Eating humbugs till our tongues

was when our dear friend Michelle

So l don't think Pcl make

Died..

much money

It sure would be nice if you

If I took up football

were here with us now.

It would be very funny!

dropped off,

freebng cold - and starting to cough! But you could see it didn't worry us

We miss you so much

as we trooped happily off the bus!

But we know you are in

Chloe Adams

And the Matilda Assembly

Good company

so much stress

With God.

But in the end

From your loving friends especially

Year Five Ball Year fives dressed up for the

a great success!

Brigitte Garvey Penny O'Loughlin

Exciting year five ball!

And - the AWFUL SMELL!

and Chloe Bryan.

All of us were happy as we danced around the hall!

Oh, should we tell?

It smeit so gory

Feasting on the suppers

like a LAVATORY!

very much lots of fun

The year 5 Ball was so much fun,

Even 'though We were ladies or

With many prizes to be won.

men

In social studies we tried to debate -

we still could skip and run!

We found it wasn't easy

Bringing all our

but it was just great!

So as we kiss Mrs. Carroll goodbye a tear will fall down from our eye

We'll never forget the year we've had

so now goodbye, goodbye, goodbye...

A Teacher's Poem VU If I could write a poem

LORETO JUNIOR SCHOOL.

I'd really like to tell you Catherine Fernando

that you're special

Through and through You've shared so much

Book Week

You've worked so hard

We had so much fun

Five blue

In Book Week. We wore

and I shall always treasure

Our pyjamas for dream time -

joyful memories of you.

It was a scream time.

Thank you God.

Sarah Whiting

rule.

Yes, EVERYTHING just happens at

Especially for you

You've cared so much

By Chloe Adamas and Virginia Grant

Lovely masks, was a simple golden

Mrs Carroll

YEAR 6 BLUE Back Row L-R Amber Horsfall, Lisa Tarascio, Francesca Beaumont, Camille

Reidy, Martie Dermatis, Meg Chester, Nicole

Curtain, Fionna Scott, Alice Hume. EliEaHall, Felicity Ambler.

Middle Row L-R Kerryn Joubert, Therese

Felsbourg, Chantal-NFEEJE Kylie a.

Podolakin, Danielle Burnes,Eze.[aga

Virginia Jones, Sophie Trumble, Sophie McGowan, Jane Lanigan Teacher: Mrs. Gaye Warren Front Row L-R Lisa Anderson, Katherine if

Fahy Eleanora Lobosco. Nina Bonacci, Ainslee Spadaro, Samantha Bell, Letitia Gamble. Elizabeth Funder, Elisa Milano.

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One day in class the Year Six Blues Were asked which season they would choose

to be their favourite of the year. Their votes when counted made it

Autumn

Spring

In March we celebrated St. Patrick's

The choir and orchestra had been

Day, We were all allowed to dress in Green.

clear, With four beautiful seasons from God we've been blest. And SUMMER is the one that's best!

was a great success.

Mrs. Carpenter the Mayor of

All the things we have done this

Malvern came,

by train.

Finally there was the dance-a-thon,

Suntan comes through Summer

where we danced all morning long.

while you lie on the beach.

It was such great fun, dancing

And everything as you might note has been in the season. Sophie Trumble

in the Autumn sun.

while skiing down the slopes.

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Spring starts new-families for animals and birds.

Orchids refresh the air while

the daffodils are sprouting up. Nearly time to go swimming again at the beach so warm and yes its.. Summer. Summer at last. Leiltia Gamble

Winter Summer

In June we had Multi-cultural Day, We had our first assembly,

Thinking of it brings back so many a memory,

There was also Family Day, and no-one had to pay.

year,

have been for a reason.

happily

Eating sticky ice-creams, Avalances-roll in the Winter

Every-one had icy-poles,

which as you can guess,

Then in May it was off to Dromkeen.

Later we went to Parliament House

Seasons

practising for the Gala Concert,

where 6 Blue presented Libya in a play, We went to see the Pharoahs in

Gold, And there were plenty of souvenirs to be sold.

YEAR 7 BLUE

3rd Row L-R Melissa Vespa. Nicolette De Zoete, Chloe Davey. Talia Karan,colas. Felicity Galbally, Angela Makiv, Anna Draga. Zoe Smyth, Lisa Challis, Nicole Hurst 2nd Row L-R Vanessa Lucantonio, Julie

Bonollo, Brigid Byrne, Sherryn Simpson, Susan Bannigan, Melissa Schaff, Laura Henderson, Katherine Devine, Alicia Tinetti, Olivia Burness, Siobhan Duck. Front Row L-R Michelle Ruffolo, Annabel

Rattigan, Sally Dixon, Jacinta Finnigan, Anne

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Fulton, Christina Chisholm, Amandine

Behan, Brigid Cuility Sarah Galdzkar Absent

Nicole Wood.

Teachers Miss Sally Dickinson Mrs Catherine Lamont Miss Leonie Fisher.

YEAR 6 BLUE

3rd Row L-R Kathleen Reynolds, Stephanie Rocci, Nicole Moretti, Kate Wortley, Michelle Mihelcie, Christine Tregoning. Ruth Peers, Antonia Parkes, Mary Tomsic K

2nd Row L-R Madame Marie-Louise

Khamara, Miss Kate van Hulssen, Keita

Barnes, Natalie Bowden. Katrina Kubale,

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Nicole Santo, Sarita Merlo. Emma Williams, Clair Couttie. Mrs. Rachel Haskell.

1 st Row L-R Prudence Willsher, Angela Rennie, Virginia Griffith, Danielle Newhouse,

Angelica Chan, Devi Ung, Genevieve Jackman, Gabrielle McCorkell, Kate Routley

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YEAR BLUE 3rd Row L-R Claire Carroll, Alexandra

Murphy, Elizabeth Hanrahan, Elizabeth Tighe. Katherine Holder, Kendra Ireland, Belinda Hoy, Clarie Rogan, Kristen Blake, Paulette Nicholls, Clare Anderson

2nd Row L-R Mrs. N. Magrath, Marguerite Fulton, Fiona Power, Stephanie Chan, Rebecca Aliotta, Kizanne Pivetta, Catherjne

Haridy, Debra Genovese, Tina Gentile, Anny

Clynes, Mrs. V Donald. .2.

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. Front Row L-R Clare Chamberlin, Silvana .

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Calleri, Sara Brownell, Graziella Bonello,

Phoebe Fenwick, Louise Scally, Melissa Chew, Jacqueline Barber, Angela Passaro.

, Absent Mrs. S Leask (Teacher) Teachers.

Mrs V Donald

Mrs N Magrath . Mrs S Leask

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YEAR BLUE 3rd How L-R Jennifer Ingwersen. Sabina Cicriello, Ann Richards, Kate Williams.

Anthea Duke, Holly Francis, Nicole Curtain, Dominique Burnes. Simone Willis, Elizabeth Baird.

2nd Row L-R Amanda Hilbert. Lisa Francis,

Victoria Lawler. Christina Kraehe. Monique

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MeMillan. Lisa Sculley. Natalie Doherty. Rochelle Whelan. Sophie Bryan. Annabel Loncraine, Kate Collie.

Front Row L-R Natalie Carra. Amy Hogan,

Megan Walsh, Alexandra Galante, Anna Rhodes, Sarah Callil, Debra Pescatore, Sally Power, Diane Roche.

Absent: Victoria Incani. Mrs. Margaret Klesman (Teacher) Teachers: Karen Lancaster

Mrs Margaret Klesman Assistant· Kate Collins.

YEAR 11 BLUE

3rd Row L-R Fiona Williamson, Patricia

--b.„.d Barnes. Lisa Caleo, Sophie Duggan,

' Catherine Quinn. Ruth Rossell, Rachael

-1 Watts, Francesca Marsan, Rachel Fuller, Annalisa David

2nd Row L-R Sjobhan Merlo. Claire

Murphy, Lucy Dynan, Virginia Keogh, Rachael Breen, Ruth Standring, Emma

. j Andrew, Sarah Fogarty

Georgina Borg, Kirsty Kelly,

Front Row L-R Sally Tester, Sarah .

Mercovich, Marcelle Clareborough, Natasha

Ryan. Melanie Brown. Margaret Koselka, Jade Anderson, Catherine O'Brien.

Teachers: Michael Mulcahy Barbara Shying

WARD HOUSE CAPTAINS: Madaleine

Hanger (Sports Vice-Captain), Marno Ryan (Debating Captain), Sally Ericksen (Sports

Captain), Anita Pahor (Music Vice-Captain), Clare Petroff (Drama), Sophie Adams (Drama

Vice-Captain), Michaela Keogh (Drama), Jackie Tribe, Stephanie Watt (Music Captain), Jacinta McCarthy (Drama Captain), Miss Rose.

Miss MacMahon

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On Saturday the 3rd of June, two

The task was to rewrite "The

"Tournament of Minds" so we are

Loreto teams consisting of students

Play," a poem by C. J. Dennis but to

from Years 7,8 and 9 participated in

include C. J. Dennis as a character

'Tournament of Minds." The venue

in it. Also, we had to have some

great team work and we learnt a lot

was Monash University and many

knowledge of Romeo and Juliet in

about ourselves. Tournament of

truly grateful. Tournament of Minds taught us

'weird and wonderful costumes,

our finished poem. To do this a lot of

Minds was also great fun and we

models, inventions and plays were

team work was required. Both

hope many more students will

to be seen. However, the hard work

teams worked extremely hard and

participate in it next year.

had begun weeks beforehand.

outstanding acting and costumes

When we first heard about Tournament of Minds we were a bit

surprise item which we were

understand what it involved.

allowed one minute to think about.

Basically, there were two problems

We then had to name as many uses

we had to solve, a long term and a

for that item in a given time.

For the long term problem we

Year 8 Blue

The short term problem was a

sceptical as we didn t quite

short term problem.

Antonia Parks

were produced.

Both teams went very well

considering it was the first time

had to choose one subject such as

Mandeville had ever entered teams.

Waths, Engineering, Languages and

Team One fared particulary well by

English Literature and solve the

coming in the top third. Many thanks

problem stated. Both Loreto teams

have to be given to the two

chose the English Literature

coaches, Miss Jenner and Mr

problem - C. J. Dennis Turns in his

Dernelly. Both coaches gave up

Grave.

their own time to help us prepare for

Top L-R Fiona Kelly, Antonia Parkes. Michelle Mihelcic, Marie-Therese Conti Bottom L-R Rosemarie Conti, Anne Fulton,

Julia Foley Dominique Hall, Anna Foley, Verity Okno.

Teachers· Rob Dernelley Daryl Jenner

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YEAR NINE

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This is a report update coming live

amusing skits. After seeking for the

to you from the holiday lodge, Valley

greatest talent the girls danced the

Homestead. At the hour of 3 on the

night away at the disco. The girls

7th of August, this Homestead was

then sadly went to bed for the last

bombarded by the 1989 Year 9

time for the camp.

Mandeville girls.

Friday the 11 th: After the day of

Tuesday the 8th was the day the

109 girls and 11 teachers took over

activities at home everyone was

the Big D. at Hotham, although most

ready to hit the snow at Buffalo

were inexperienced. There were

again, this time for the last few hours

many thrills and spills as they began

of the camp. A few things were

to ski. One girl unfortunately could

discovered furing these last few

not wait to get a cappucino before

hours. First of all some people

taking off her ski's, and went flying

realized they weren't such bad

into the cafe. The night they were all

skiiers considering there had been

entertained by the local bush

only 2 other days of the skis and the

balladist who gave them many a

stocks, and a discovery that was a

laugh.

real let down was that it was only

Wednesday the 9th: By now

the goggles and the tans that made

everyone had had nearly a full day

the instructors look great!! But the

of skiing and were thinking

big discovery of all was that the Year

themselves as experts, so they

9 girls were to leave in about 4

arose eagerly at the crack of dawn

hours, never to return to Hotham or

to pull on all their gear and hit the

Buffalo as a big group. After 3 hours of skiing for the last

slopes. This time to be skiing Buffalo. It was another marvellous

time, the girls unwillingly loaded

day with great weather due to the

onto the buses and were heading

cause of the Mandeville girls being up there! Some also realsied that the ski instructors up there were great too! By the end of the day

back down the mountain towards

Valley Homestead, ready to pack and head back to Melbourne. At

approximately 4 in the afternoon the

everyone was zonked after about 5

bags were packed onto the buses,

hours of non-stop skiing, and

and everyone was soon on their

welcomed a hot shower, a warm,

hearty dinner and a quiet evening watching a great movie.

Thursday the 10th was the day for the big sleep in to 7.30am. The activities set for today were rather trying for the girls, especially the bike ride in the rain and mud, and

the high flying rope course. Exhausted they sat down to a delicious meal and afterwards

everyone was frantically running

around getting ready for the Talent Quest. It was a wonderful nights entertainment with everyones

way home never to return to Valley Homestead with the same Year 9

Mandeville girls! Nicole Hall Caroline Edmonds

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PANLE Being to some of the earlier Turana

and ask them for a dance. As each

socials, I decided to go to Poplar -

of us became more comfortable

the high security centre of Turana

with the other's company we

on August 25th with a few other

enjoyed ourselves more and the

Year 11 students. Arriving at 7.30pm

night improved as we chatted and

I waited for the others, soon to make

danced until the time for us to

their appearance a few minutes

depart soon arrived. This time in a

later. Outside we were met by a

way is the hardest as we are free to

woman who worked in this section

leave and yet, after we have gone,

who took us down to the building,

they go back to their every day

surrounded by barbed wire. We

routine.

rang the bell and entered the

These socials are a good

section through the roller doors.

experience for the girls as we are

From here we went through a

able to see another side of people

number of barred doors, locked,

less fortunate than ourselves and to

unlocked and locked behind us as

enable them to have a fun time.

we assembled in the corridor. There

Many are in Turana for something

was a feeling of nervousness as the majority had not been before. Finally one of us made our move

they have not done or for something they did to get back in there as they consider no other place home. 1

down the corridor to he hall where

recommend the Turana Socials for

the guys were seated around the

everyone.

walls at one end of the room. At last

we gathered our wits and walked

Danielle Mealey

over to the guys and began to talk

Year 11 Gold

VILLA MARIA

Part of the Social Service Programme Being blind is something that none

residents. There are two trained

of us have experienced and we hope that we will never be faced

nurses and fifteen day time staff.

have a lot to ask us and a lot of

There is a main room where all

stories and memories to retell.

with this predicament. Through the Social Service programme we have

the residents sit together. They

fifty years older than us, and so they

We feel privileged to have the

always look fairly bored and

opportunity to visit these people

the opportunity to talk to and learn

disenchanted. Therefore the people

weekly One day one elderly woman

from the residents of Villa Madonna

are very happy when we arrive, because we bring with us a feeling

touched us and made our very

of youth, happiness and

existence worthwhile.

Nursing home for the Blind.

The actual building is old and is quite large. Each of us has got lost as there are so many rooms The staff seem to be nice and are

patient and pleasant to the

said to us:"I live for your visits." This

expectation

The residents, both men and

women, range in age from sixty five to ninety nine years. They are about

Sara Dennis, Megan Walsh, Natalie Doherty, Louise Adami.

Home Economics The Loreto Educational Philosophy states "The goals of an education

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today are in essence the same as the goals of a foundress: the spiritual, intellectual and social

development of the individual and

the preparation of students to take their place in the society in which they live" This statement could be used to

sm up the aims of Home Economics and Human

Development and Society within the schook Home Economics and Human

Development and Society is based upon all aspects of living and aim through its particular content and aoplication of related fields of knowledge to contribute to: The development of the student

as an individual through intellectual, emotional and practical experiences.

The acquisition of skills, knowledge, interests and attitudes which will enable the individual to

live a full and satisfying life.

Achieving Quality of Life. The development of a sense of understanding, responsibility and service towards others, the home

and the community.

The development of an intelligent and informed attitude towards

eating habits and health. The development of an

understanding of the changing role of women in our society. Linda George Home Econimics Co-ordinator

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Year 12 H.D.S. Having decided not to pursue maths into Year 12, I found myself in a

development, and an individuals

H.D. S. is the study of nutrition and

changing nutritional needs - to

physical growth of an individual

keep the list short, Ill stop here.

throughout the life cycle.

The class approach to H.D. S. is

somewhat perflexing situation at the

certainly worth mentioning, as it

Samantha Willis

end of Year 11 - I only had four

differs from that of most other

VC.E. subjects. However, nights

subjects. Guest speakers, videos,

spent pouring over the Curriculum

one is able to learn how the body

group activities, and group/class

Handbook came to an abrupt end

functions and develops, and how to

djscussions occur as regularly as

when a friend suggested that I pick

live efficiently and effectively.

note-taking, simply because they

up H.D. S. My initial reaction of

are an integral part in studying

H.D. S. is an interesting subject as

laughter was probably due to my

human nature and development.

ignorance of the H.D. S., its content,

The 'Practical Problem" and

and the fact that it was often

Katie Smith

H.D. S. is an interesting subject if

Planned Inquiry" exercises which

you are concerned about your

referred to as the "easy/slack"

contribute to our final assessment

subject. Although I hadn't

provide students with the

considered studying human

of others as well as how to manage

opportunity of pursuing a study of

development, the prospect of having

resources and money.

her choice. Often, such pursuits

an easy V.C.E. subject was so

involve interviews, cone-studies,

tempting, that when I eventually

observations of human behaviour, or

handed in my subject choice sheet,

distribution of questionnaries. Such

the letters H.D. S. were circled in

activities usually involve human

red.

interaction, and are a refreshing

Armed with only my "Guide to H. S.C. Home Economic", and a

break from book-research.

"Easy" is a word which shouldn't

development and the development

H.D. S. is an interesting and enjoyable course to study as like any it is a bit repetitious and boring at times, but these are in the

minority despite popular opinion it is not easy to get marks in! J Tr ibe

folder, I entered my first class,

be associated with H.D. S., for

certain that it was going to be more

although it isn't difficult in the way

like a "free" than a learning

one may find maths or chemistry, it

experience. Yet, a mere fifty minutes

demands lateral thinking, the

have about our own development

later, I began re-assessing my

grasping of abstract concepts, and

and that of people of different ages

attitude towards H.D. S. Over the

the ability to extrapolate the

and sexes.

next few weeks, my interest in the

consequences which changes

subject increased, not only because

throughout the life-span may have

of the interesting core content, but

on individuals and families. H.D. S. is

because it was about human

therefore a challenging subject and

beings.

its core content is certainly more

life. Nutrition, growth and

practical than algebra or

management helps a person to

"Families and their Management of Resources", "Physical Growth

and Development throughout the Life-Span", and "Nutrition, Growth and Development", are the three Modules covered in Year 12 H.D. S.

But of course, to list the core content in such a manner renders the

subject uninteresting, as one fails to see the issues beneath such topics.

My references for this subject have now expanded from a single text into a library of H.D. S. books, embracing areas such as; socialisation, psychologists theories on child development, play and language acquisition, communication, the conceptual components of the individual's environment, pre-natal development, motor skill

stoichoimetry

Lucy Bongtorno Year 12

H.D. S. clarifies the questions we

Sophie Watson

H.D. S. gives us a better out-look on

survive in today's society. Rosaleen Cheung

D[Jri na Thanks and recognition must be

Debating is for the courageous.

pulpit should be thrown open to

Confronting an audience of

women" in round four. "That a street

given to all girls for their unflagging

strangers and convincing them of

is better than a meadow" was

enthusiasm and support.

your argument is a challenge in

confronted by Emma Taylor, Therese

itself. But the added pressures of a

Ryan and Marguerite Fulton of Year

time limit, fierce opposition and

nine, in round three.

challenging topic complicates the situation.

A renewed enthusiasm in this

"intellectual sport" has come about

Held at Xavier College, Kew, the

The Year 12 team of Marno Ryan, Carina Ford, Edwina D'Apice, Christine Boyle, Emma Moore and Joanna Whelan, set a fine example

keen rivalry against our brother

for the school. Commendation must

school was clearly evident as

also go to Sharia Tribe, Gabrielle

revealed by some amusing and

Marchett, Melinda Kerr, Emma

in the past few years. An

heated debating clashes. Other

White, Emma Keith, Kate Ryan and

enthusiastic Mandeville team of

opposition included Marcellin,

Julia Foley who were all enthusiastic

forty-two interschool debators, from

Cathedral College, M.L.C., Sacre

and were very able orators.

Years 9 to 12, achived a high

Coeur and Melbourne High.

standard in the 1989 Debators

Teamwork is the most vital part of

Associaton of Victoria competition. Teams were confronted by a

debating, chhllenging competitors to apply a consistency of thinking, co

Thanks also to the teachers for

their support and wonderful help. This year's successful interhouse and interschool competitions have

variety of topics relevant to both

operation and strategy. The Year 11

provided Loreto with a fine store of

comtemporary issues and even

and 12 teams are further

debating talent for the future.

philisophical subjects. Year Eleven

challenged with "secret topics", in

debators, Ruth Rossell, Dana Poulos

which only one hour's preparation is

and Sophie Adams argued "that the

allowed.

Joanna Whelan

School Debating Capta n.

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W 1 P lit

If only I hadn't ...

My life as the largest

(Written in Detention)

person on earth

If only I hadn't missed the last tram

It was just a normal day up in

it was not a pretty sight. We were

by about two seconds, i would not

heaven and all the angels including

working on the bar and I ripped it

be sitting in A4 on Monday 4th

myself were having our daily

off the side cloud. I could have

September.

meeting.

fainted. I just wanted to hid away

If only I hadn't spent that extra two

God was up the fron giving his

minutes in my warm bed listening to

praises to the harp players for their

it. I could not do anything. I was sent

the 7.00am news hoping to keep in

lovely performance for it was

out in disgrace.

touch with current affairs and then

beautiful. Next he spoke about our

God had seen all of this and did

be able to understand the goings on

hair. He said this week be had been

feel very sorry for me, you see, I did

in my politics class. God! lam so

pleased that we had been brushing

not have any co-ordination.

stupid

our hair one hundred times a day. 1

If only I hadn't spent so long in the shower (three minutes) or brushed by teeth with such vigor. if only I'd let

somewhere, but everyone had seen

Last week I was walking past

was very pleased because I had

Queen Angel, the most beautiful

been trying hard.

angel in all of heaven, 1 turned

After a few more notices he let us

around to smile at her and tripped

my fringe stay messy and my hair

go about our duties. On Monday at

over her leg. She did not mind, but I

remain as a bird nest. If only.

9.30 it was ballet classes, they took

did, I felt like a fool.

If only I hadn't eaten my toast or made my lunch, I woula not have

place on the northern clouds. I was a bit apprehensive about it

God had been thinking about what I could do so I would not get

missed the 7/45am tram and I

because lam very... how should I

into trouble so much. So he thought

would have made it in time to

put it... um, large, big, huge and

and he thought and thought and

school. But coming to school on

definately not dainty. So I did not like

suddenly he came up with a brilliant

time is better than sitting in a near

putting on my tutu, for I think I look

idea. He got up on my shoulders

quiet classroom and have your

like a giraffe and an elephant mixed

and said he would be able to see

stomach talk to you until recess.

together.

the world more clearly. So, that it was, and he enjoyed it

If only I hadn't kissed mum good-

I put on my tutu and tried to walk

bye and wished her a good day.

prettily but I look more like a giant

How thoughtless of me to do so and make myself late for the tram than

than a ballerina. With my last ballet

too, and I even gave some of the other angels a ride as well.

lessons I fell through the clouds and

Annabel N

for school.

If only I had wings than I could fly to the tramstop Cor school) instead of

sprint and become flushed and untidy very unladylike, and in uniform too!

If only I hadn't become one of the many hundreds of people who fall victim to the Met and are

inconvenienced by its very weird time table. If only the next tram had arrived at the scheduled 7.58am

instead of 8.15am and if only the Met ran by the public's clocks.

If only I hadn't walked quickly to

the school from the tramstop and fallen up the stair's, 1 would most

likely have mde it to the classroom as the bell was gong.

If only I hadn't come to school at all. Georgina Borg Year 11

r 'hit

The Chorus has a very importment role in all Hellene drama. Inspired by religion and

originating as a form of homage or

Medea - Eyripides

view with this play and it is Medea

As immersed as we are in our whirl-

whose passion, even though it leads

wind life of the 80's, how often do

her to kill her children, is rewarded.

we stop to consider the classics?

Medea has a trightening

What relevance do the writings of

character and yet, we pity her. It is

the Ancient Greeks have to

this aspect of her nature which

everyday life? Are plays written

makes the part such a difficult one

before the birth of Christ outdated in

to play. Jess, with her usual flair,

today's world? Does human nature

managed to convey this with a

ever really change? In term three, a

clarity that revealed to the audience

group of Year 10 and 11 students

the many complexities of the

attempted to answer these and

character. Although, Medea is