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Editor, Amanda Alithorpe Assistant Editor. Judy Broad

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4·/ year holds its special joys and unexpected sorrows, its ach

particular challenges and significant achievements. This magazine

captures them all in its presentation of Loreto Mandeville Hall 2002.

We are justly proud of all that the students have achieved this year, and of all that ther have contributed to the wider community. The

determination of our students to make a difference in the world through their active participation in many different projects of social justice is one of the finest outcomes of a Loreto education. For each of tls has so

much to give, and so much to give thanks for.

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Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry herself attached great importance to

the developmeiit of a culture of gratitude. Like her. let us continue to acknowledge all that is good in our lives, from the everyday to the farreaching. Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry's words to her first Australian students remain relevant to all of tls today: ... if you euer frel tenipted to grumble at the want of

,something yott desire, just make a little litany of all the good things you do enjoy... beginning with common

things for irhich you may never haue said a "Deo Gratis", and noticithstanding, are pure gifts of God's wondrous loue.

As we enjoy the pages of this niagazine. we remember the many blessings of 2002. and for all of these, we thank God, for we are indeed grateful.

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Ilack 1.-It Harah Mizzi (MRC) Cocilin Condon (Environment) T liv Chaves (Social •JU Mtice) Louisa Paire (Social Justice) .Manna I){miiing (Year 7 - Junior School Linifon) San-·,1 Macklen (Year 7 - Junio· School Liaison) Front 1.-It Yvette Haika! (Sc·hool Captain) 1<,itic-14{w· Sinith (linvirotiment) ·le>sica Itwklev (Liturgv)

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/4 ./1 hen my parents decided to send me to Loreto in Prep, they coiild never have known what to expect for the next thirteen years. Loreto offers so much more than an education. In the spirit of Mary Ward, Loreto teaches its students that friendship, integrity. justice and compassion are as importaiit in education as the acquisition of knowledge. Our mission statement outlines this vision; "Loreto schools offer a Catholic education which

liberates, empowers and motivates students to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in loving and responsible service.

At the beginning of this year, the councillors spent a weekend together

creating a school theme for 2002. Inspired by the notion of verity, the councillors challenged the Loreto community to "Embrance the challenge to live the truth. Being true to yourself is the key to fulfilment, however,

recognising what is your truth, and standing up for it iii the face of adversity is often the hardest thing to do.

"This is verity: to do what we have to do well" (Mary Ward).

As my school days come to a close. what becomes apparent is the huge influence my experiences at Loreto have had in shaping the person I am today. In the words of Mother Gonzaga Barry, "Our ideals often make our

realities". and as I reflect on what makes Loreto girls uniquely similar, I remember the community spirit. the laughter and the smiles.

This year, 2002, brought significant changes for the school. In May, we farewelled our Principal of thirteen years, Dr Anne Hunt, while August saw the. opening of our new Sports Centre. As I look around me, everything seems to be changing and I feel somewhat daunted by the prospect of not being able to keep up.

Yet, simultaneously, I realise that change is the only constant and that, in fact, "Nothing endures but change.

(Heraclitus). There will always exist the challenge to make things better and, as I leave this second home of mine, I am excited as to what prospects the future has in store.

1 wish the graduating class of 2002 the best of luck in the future. Over the past thirteen years, these girls have been such an important part of my life. We have come to know each other's stories, temperaments and come to understand the subtleties of each other 's character. I have truly discovered the meaning of the Loreto family. as through my friendships this year, I have become part of so many different families.

I would like to thank the councillors for their enthusiasm and vision. To Alex Suffren, the best Vice Captain one could ever have hoped for. I thank her for her undying support and optimism: she has been an inspiration and a pleasiire to work with. I am also grateful to Dr Anne Hunt, Dr Susan Stevens, Ms Elizabeth Burns and Ms Anne Muller. who have guided us through our final year at Loreto. We really are so lucky that we have teachers who are not only skilled and talented in their area of study, but are genuinely interested in their

students, and are willing to give much beyond the classroom, and beyond their job descriptions. Their ability to motivate and inspire is evident iii the confidence and successes of their students.

Without doubt. Loreto will continue to provide girls with a well-rounded education. Women in time have done great things, and will continue to do great things. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

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(ith Row 1,-11: Anna Smith Grace Dencon Charic,tte MeFarland Sophie Jackson Anna Hut,chins Jacintit Demetriou Trace,- Pahor Gth Row 1,-R: Alice MENE,niara Kirstyn Campbell Jane 1,1111·ze Lucy Kenny Ani,indii Schultz Liski Donohoe A]exandra Sweeney Jane Matheson

4th Row L-R: Horny Low Natalie Butler Krystine Horfiniak Sian Wh>·Ie Enima Mulkearns Carly Lagana Anna Ralph ChibrieHe Lanwnu

Brd Row L-R: Clare Condon Julia HaH Emily Hodges Stephanie Chinivilli Ste],hanie Sheldon Stel,hanie Trikilis l,aura Brown Rebecca Edwards Bridget Iltickburn Clare Rowe

2nd Row L-R: Dr Susan Stevens Stephanie Mermigas Jessica Minear Jade 1,lewell>·n Madeline Junes ·Inequie Chin Hien Dang Mi·,4 Jill Fitz.,inions Front Edt:

Felicitv Mi(llinn Rachel Beckiey Georgia Mornane Yvette Haikal Harah Mizzi Kate StoweE Alexandra Huffren

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5th Row L-R Alexandra Smith Ying-Jun (Liz) Gu 1.isa Aranha Sarah How·ard Rachel C.arew Ebony Eades 4th Row L-R Michelle King Dimitra Constantopoulos Danielle Cooke Artiv Noonan Jenna Flack Laura Mermigas Danielle Seoud

3rd Row L-R Isabelle Tolliurst Stacey Frangou Laiira Petrucci Carla Sano Emily Richards Helen Karagiannis Nicola Rawling 2nd Row L-R Alice Macfarlan Eliza Broome Rebecca Smart Belinda Shon Annabel Stiffren Leanne Nguyen

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4440,/ 040 rcen/a//ne fro,//w·, / (rtf?Al) 9/tq,ovi £002 Otte SRC was led with professionalism and verve by Yr 12 SRC Counsellors. Kate Stowell and Sarah Mizzi this year, and it was a pleasure to work with them to help achieve their goals and nianage and guide forty eight students from Year 7 to Year 12.

Kate and Sarah were responsible for organising and c.hail'ing the SRC nieetings and did a wonderful job of ensuring that these meetings ran smoothly and were fun and stimulating to attend. Apart from demonstrating excellent administrative skills.

Kate and Sarah's catering skills were fairly sharp as well: they generously provided muffins and orange juice for the stlidents to enjoy as they discussed various projects and issues of relevance to the student body.

Recognising that the SRC is a great opportunity for students to develop and practise leadership, project management, self-management and coniniunication skills. Kate and Sarah assisted me in initiating and presenting the inaugural NRC Induction

Seminar in Semester One and its repeat performance in Seniester Two. The seminar aimed to welcome students to the BNC and to outline their role and responsibilities as >41{Cs. SRCs were awarded an BliC budge and were provided with a booklet I prepared, entitled Preparing for Success. The scininars also provided us with the opportunity to ex:unine practic·al ways oforganising projects. speaking in public and learning how to t'ollow proper nieeting procedure. Indeed. one of the highlights was definitely Kate und Sm·ah's humorous demonstration of how to tise a niicrophone and lectern properly (and how not to) when addressing large groups. To this end. I feel confident that each student came away from the afternoon with a clearer view about what leadership in the BRC entailed. some firm ideas about how to praclise project and self -management skills, as well as a Tim Tam or an icy pc)le. a Prima an(1 their photo on the NRC noticehoard!

Therefore, having received their badges and attended the Induction Seminar. many of the Slt(ls btisied themselves to :11·range a variety of prgiects and involved themselves actively iii the life of the school. Of particular note was the BRCs reguhlr appearance during assemblies. where their presentations were characterised by colour. confidence. professionalism und huniour. 1 was particularl>' proud of the Year 78' promotion of Loud Shirt Day where they dressed up in Hawaiian shirts and used the lectern and microphones like polished performers :it The Logies: Indeed, Kate and Bar:116 -1'he SRC needs Your recruitment campaign-cum-Powerpoint spectacular was clever and witty ancl I am sure inspired many to consider being r T.

an SRC. Also of note was their groovy and arresting "SRC Semester i wo Project" - which reprised their winning style with Powerpoint:ind certainly seized the attention of those assembled iii the Patricia Shneffei· Centre.

Key Achievements iii 2002

Assisting honieroom teachers with the day to day running of their homeroom gl'oup.

Guiding on Open Day and at the Blessing of the Mary Gonzaga Barry site.

1.,inching wit,h visiting dignitaries and with Principals. Di·. Anne Hunt and Dr. Stisan Stevens.

Promoting International WomeiG Day.

Raising funds for: the Hearing impaired Societies ofA,istralia: Diabetes Australia. the Loreto Mission in South Africa: Kids Helpline; and for research into Chronic· Fatigue Syndroine, by organising debates und both castial and colourful clothes days.

Commemorating "WinniA Wing wit.h the gift of a tile designed and created by the SRC.

In conclusion, 1 would like to reiterate what a pleasure it was to work with Kate and Sarah and to congratulate those SRCs who made the most of their le:idership opportunities in 2002.

(Mrs) Jill Fitzsinions Staff SRC Liaison

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C--I· 2002. the Stfident Representative Council w.is enthusinstically involved in a variety of activities. This

included fundraising, awareness campaigns, and all the while. developing leadei·ship skills, The SRC' met twice a

term to discuss topical issues concerning the student body and formulated ways to achieve goals iii both co-curricular

and curricular activities. Additionally. the girls were given opportiinities to meet :ind greet the many special guests who visited our school this year. For example. the questions posed

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to Hon. Andrea Cootte and Martin Ferguson MP. displayed an eagerness to discover the tricks of being a good le:ider.

In particular. the Year is arranged a tzindraiser to support National Loud Shirt Day. On 24 May, the SI{Cs encouraged Senior School staff* and stridents to wear their wai·kiest. shirt

to raise money for hearing impaired education iii Victoria. The way that the girls organized this event was a credit to their dedication to the cause. This was fantastic to see from our

young leaders! The other SRC year groups endeavored to raise awareness about eating disorders and chronic fatigue, It was pleasing to see the girls carry out their (·lassroom leadership responsibilities with flair.

Whilst 5111 ve:11· level groups were responsible for individual projects. the ninin collaborative SMC project for 2002 was the comnwmoration of our new shaded are:i with a tile as a gift

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to make suggestions to the design of the tile. so that it wozild signify the contribution the S RC leadership team hits made

to the schooL The tile will mark the beginnings of' a feature wall. where future SRC leaders can add a tile as their own

contribution to the school. fur students to admire iii years to Come. Whilst endeavoring to design the first S 11(' tile, we were fortunate to work with Rachel Little (the Junior School art

teacher) to help us make the tile, using her unique expertise and talent in the niaking ofieramic tiles.

As another SRC 2002 initiative. we weir able to conduct the

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priblie speaking and how to write proposals, '1'lie HI{Cs were al,lib to put their skills to practice with various slideshows and presentations at assembly about up coming tkindraising events, The 'team et'fort was a ti·ue feature of the SRC thi>4 year, We

have very much enjoyed working with the girls and hope thatt they cari·y these skills with them throzighout their Senior School life.

Wr would like to especially like to thank and acknowledge Mrs Jill Fitz,simons for her assistance this year. Her willingness,

creativity and enthusiasin was contagious and inspired tls to achieve great things'.

Sarah Mizzi and Kate Stowell Year 12 SitC Councillors 2002 Above (from top): 'That Girls are better than Bo>·s'. Year 9 atid 10 SRC debate: Summer SRC meeting: Winnie's

Wing: Laura Petrucci (left) and Stacey Frangou. Year B Blt('s: Kate Stowell (lefO and Sarah Mizzi. Year 12 SIt(' Councillors

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Ms Michelle Courtenay, Dip.T., B.A.

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Mr Michael Mulenhy, 13.Sc., Dip.Ed.,

Mrs Vera Roskin, B.A.(Moscow). Dip. Ed.

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The Onlooker The girl is lying immobile on the bed. Her skin is pale-coloured and her hands lie limp beside her body.

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There is a knock on the door. A middle-aged woman slowly steps inside. She is followed by her husband. The woman's hair is scruffy and her face is red. She has been crying. There are stains of black eyeliner and other makeup on her cheeks. Her eyes are red and shine as a ray of golden light

shines upon her face. We do not talk to each other . There is no need to talk. Her little girl is dying.

The father slowly follows his wife. There are beads of sweat on his forehead and his palms are clammy. He sits on an old wooden chair beside the bed and touches the girl's cheek. His hand wobbles as he slowly removes it from her face. He is trying to be strong. His features are expressionless and stationary. The mother is looking out the window and is breathing deeply. I look down at the clipboard

in my hand and read the doctor's report. The girl is not expected to survive the night. My throat goes dry and I exhale. Even though I have only been sitting with this girl for five hours, I feel like I know

her. I have to keep on reminding myself that the feeling is not mutual. She must be a nice girl. There are cards, gifts and flowers scattered across the room. It makes the room less depressing.

The mother is now looking at her daughter. Her expression is grave. The father is trying to keep a

brave face. There are three people fighting in here. One person for her life and two people to stay strong. Fighting comes in many ways and forms. It does not always mean physically. Sitting in this room, I have realised this. The parents are battling emotions, trying to stay strong. I think I should leave the room, but there is a sense of commitment inside me. My legs won't budge. A voice is whispering inside my head, "How can you leave, she needs your help, your support." I question my thoughts. My help? My support? She doesn't know me. She hasn't heard my voice, seen my face or listened to the way I speak. How can there be a bond or friendship? Nevertheless, I ignore these

thoughts. Yes, you do have a friendship with this girl. Can an unconscious person hear people? Can her soul feel my presence? I look over at the monitor. It is slowly beeping. I look out the window, a sound is ringing in my ears. It is beeping quickly. Is this my guilt'? My guilt for not being able to do anything for this girl. "Nurse!", shouts the father. I turn my head. The monitor is beeping quickly. She is having a seizure. I feel helpless and powerless against the forces of nature. All I have is a clipboard in my hand, yet I wish to do something more.

A doctor bursts into the room and starts pulling out necessary equipment. The mother is making

convulsive movements and is breathing harshly. The father pulls her away from the bed. Her hands are clamped together as she is pulled out of the room by her husband. The girl's body is shaking.

Her hands are in fists and her eyes shut. as if they have been sewn together. The beeping is rapidly becoming faster and shorter. Voices inside my head scream, "Save her! Save her: . How? How can I

save her? There is no way. The doctor is trying all he can! The clipboard drops to the floor. The metal clinks as it touches the surface. My hands are shaking; they won't stop. My breathing becomes sharp and I start to hyperventilate. Tears trickle down my cheeks. I feel like an onlooker inside my own body. I am fighting my emotions, but losing. My head is spinning, the tears are not stopping. The doctor turns towards me and then back to the girl. He is puzzled. One of my friends knocks on the door and comes inside. She walks over to me and embraces me. "Come on, let's go," she says. As I walk out of the room I look behind me. The girl is shaking furiously. I can't look at her anymore. The father is standing outside. He gives me a grateful look as I come out the door, crying. Why? Why is he grateful to me? Because I am crying? I cannot help her! Inside the room comes a sound that pierces my heart - a long, slow beep. The mother collapses to the floor and is sobbing hysterically. Her little girl is dead.

The father puts his head inside his hands. A sweep of frustration and anger flows inside my body. Why can't I help her? Why wasn't I strong enough emotionally to help her? A sickly feeling settles itself in the pit of my stomach. I was an onlooker, a nurse with a clipboard.

The girl died in 1994 on the 8th of April. I have visited her special place in the cemetery ever since. I place flowers on the ground and always wonder. I couldn't have helped her physically stay alive, but my memory of her will remain inside me forever.

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In Prep we work very hard but have lots of fun too.

Here is some of what we have been up to this year:

Literacy Activities: We play many games to help us to learn about Reading and Writing. We enjoy creating plays in the Puppet Theatre and the Letters and Ladders game the most.

Fire Education:

Some terrific firemen came to visit us early this year. They taught us about Fire Safety. We learned that if there is a fire at home we need to GET DOWN LOW AND GO. GO, GO! We loved squirting the hose at the trees on the oval when the firemen brought their fire truck to school.

St Kevin's Visit:

We visited our Prep friends at St Kevin's. We hael a chat with the boys and found out what they like to do, what their favourite colours are and how many brothers and sisters they have. We made a face that looked like our St Kevin's buddy and they made one of tls. We had lots of fun.

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Every morning, we do Literacy Activities. We get into groups and we do fun things together. We even get to go on the computers. I like working in groups.

Eliza Harrison

This year we learnt about Our Community. We learnt about how there are people in our community who can help us like doctors and nurses. Hannah Burn and Phoebe Arvanitis

We play fun maths games in Year One. I like making number sentences and working out the sums in my maths book. Micaela De Luca

In the Computer Lab we use Microsoft Word to type up our stories on the Computers. We also make pretty slides using Kid Pix Studio. Jessica Gribbin and Amelia Beaton We learn a lot in Year One and we have lots of fun. Victoria Poppins This year, we celebrated the Year of the Outback. We had an Outback Day and everyone came dressed in their finest Outback gear. On the day, the Junior School girls did some bush dancing and an art activity where we wrote messages of hope for others in Australia. We had a great day. Anoushka de Costa and Frederica Haig.

This year to raise money for Omar. the Year 6 captains ran a Teddy Bear competition. Lots of girls brought their favourite teddy to school and put them in Ms Peyton's office. My teddy, Sarah, was dressed as a princess.

After the family picnic. the winner of the competition was announced. My teddy won 'Most Loved' teddy. I was so happy and excited when I won. Sonia Mackie

At gym we jump on the trampoline and into the pit. It is fun to do flips on the bar and flips in the air. We also do lots of cartwheels and bunny hop on the blue mat. We love going to gvm. Ashleigh McDonald and Brittany Arlove

Each year the girls at LMH collect food to help the poor people iii Melbourne. In second Term we all bought

cans of food and donated them to the Sacred Heart Mission in St. Kilda. Our generous donations meant that niany families. who co,ildn't afford food. had some food to eat this winter. Sophie Tostevin Our Cross Age Buddies are the girls in Year 3 Red. We do lots of fun things with our Buddies like play games, 24

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Home Page News Girls in Year 2 have their own special homepage on the Internet and it gives you lots of information about learning in Year 2. You can find out about special events including Mathematics, Reading, Writing. Speaking and Listening (thats called Literacy) Religion, Community, Science and nearly everything that we do!

Language Studies How many languages do we learn? Well. first of all there's English of course, but we study French, and the Language of the Fairies. the Language of Persuasion (Shakespeare Club) and all Year 2 girls can say The Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll and that's another language!

Private Mail

There are lots of special things happening in Year 2. Girls really love doing Private Mail because we have a different partner each week and we write keepsake letters and get to know each other better.

Mrs Carroll always checks the mail for a high standard and we enjoy 'Compliments Time' because that's when you get a -warm glow" when your partner says she loves your letter.

Shakespeare Club at the Fairy Caf6 This Year we are presenting Shakespeare Club for parents at the Year 2 Fairy Caf6! Now that is something different because we usually do Maths in the Fairy CaN.

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Reading Club This year the Year Three and Four students were invited to participate in Reading Club. The Club met every morning before school and students were paired up with a buddy that included some Year Five and Six students. The girls took turns at reading and then discussing what they had read. At the conclusion of the book the girls were asked to evaluate the book and make recommendations to the group. lt was a special Club that on occasions. provided breakfast.

Sleepover On Friday 18 October the girls were involved in an outdoor education program that inchided a school sleepover.

The afternoon began with outdoor games such as handbag hammer throw. dress up relays, the water balloon catch and a treasure hunt. After dinner the group moved indoors and played games such as 'Honey 1 love you' and the picnic game. The evening concluded with a prayer and a video before going to sleep. In the morning it

was time to roll up ma.ttresses and sleeping bags. have breakfast and play a few more games before heading home. Great fun was had by the girls as well as Mrs Warren. Mrs MeNamara and Mrs Crowhurst.

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Technology

Becoming imaginative and efficient in designing and constructing was the aim of our Technology unit. We began with the use of simple materials, such as newspaper, drinking straws and straight pins. to construct towers, bridges and land yachts, but by the end of this unit. we were racing self-powered vehicles the students had designed and built themselves.

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'Australia: Many Cultures, One Home' Integrated Studies Unit In third term we studied a S.O.S.E. based unit which sought to discover how Australia's national identity and culture has been. and continues to be shaped by immigration. Immigration stories are part of the life or family history of every non-indigenous Australian. After visiting the Immigration Museum we heard immigration stories from staff members. Airs Carroll and Madame Zogheib. as well as parents and grandparents of the Year Three and Four classes. Through our studies and project work we discovered many of the reasons that people leave their country of origin to make Australia their home, and investigated the experiences. skills and traditions that these new Australians brought with them.

Camp to Flinders At the end of Term Three all of the Year Fours went to Golden Valleys Lodge in Flinders, Victoria.

This year saw the camp extended to three days and t.wo nights. Despite some wet weather. the girls participated iii many different initiative and team building activities such as the Teeter Totter (a huge see saw). the T.P Shuffle (getting one team member across a beam). a night walk. games night. the Flying Fox, Ropes Course, and Sensory Trail. The girls' behaviour and teamwork was conimendable.

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One day at school we had a choice,

And little green Martians living on Mars

Of using something other than our voice,

Big. wondrous planets up iii the sky

Trumpet. Clarinet. Sax and Flizte,

And lots of scientists wondering why.

Ican't forget that trombone toot!

Come on cowgirls, let's go ride,

Feast Day really was a treat.

For outback day is on the tide.

We had a sausage and lollies to eat.

Cowgirls, cowgirls, follow me,

We had a jumping castle, and chocolate throw too,

So we can join the activities.

A fantastic day. the whole way through.

Sovereign Hill was the best,

This year in drama, we did lots of plays,

Although we didn't get any rest!

And presented them in different ways.

We went to school and learnt to sow,

Dressing tip in inany things.

My 16 times tables I had to know!

Big pink wigs and fairy wings!

Fun Friday is an exciting day,

Art was great. I loved the clay,

It is nice for us to have a play,

Drawing and painting everyday.

We dance as laughter fills the room,

Pastels and crayons we used for our tasks

When the music goes boom, boom, boom,

The 3 Blue girls loved this class!

A picture, a letter, or even a poem.

Running, jumping, having fun,

The class of 5 Blue, would like it to be known,

Putting sun block on to stop the sun.

Good comments and kind words she did seek,

Playing hockey, netball too.

The lucky girl who was 'Star of' the Week'.

When I'iii doing sport, I am not, blue.

Book Week, a character from a book,

Satu, Dua, Tiga, Empat, Lima.

Having fun and changing your look.

The topic for fourth term was Indonesia,

Ugly sisters. Dinosaurs

We studied tourism, markets, tradition,

And lots of dalmatians witjh spotty paws.

Government, lifestyle, dance and religion.

We washed some ears for 'Dare to Care'

After the Bali tragedy occurred.

The bubbles and soap suds all through our hair,

We decided to raise money for those who were hurt,

We got quite wet it was very funny,

To place in a jar, packets of lollies we did bring,

And 'Dare to Care' received lots of money!

So the donations, guessing and fundraising could begin.

In the Gym Bus we did forward rolls,

When we did those dancing moves,

Hung from bars, and somersaults.

The Year 5 Ball began to groove,

We climbed through tzinnels and swiing from rings, Put on your tux and look your best.

We stood on our hands and did other things.

"Ladies you're wearing a stunning dress."

First time in the LMH pool.

Such fond memories from 5 Blue,

Tyre, Noodle, oh so cool!

Of working hard and having fun too,

Jumping, diving, starting in,

So much fun this year together,

The swimming sports we hope to win!

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Literature Groups My Literature Group was reading Pippi Longstocking in the first semester. In the second semester we were reading Kelly's Castle. Each Literature Group had a different book to read. We think that Pippi Longstocking is a funny book!

Nuria von Sanden

Year 5 Camp On June 12 Year 5 went on camp to Sovereign Hill. After dinner on the first night. we went to the see the

Eureka Stockade sound and light show. The next morning we were put in to classes for the Rugged School and St lieter's School. We spent two days in our schools learning what life was like for children in the 18008. While we were there we also went down several mines which remain there. On the last clay we went home after we finished school and everyone was glad to go away tioni the cold weather.

Alexandra England

Technology Projects During Term 3, Year 5 studied technology. We had to figure out the way to solve some problems from a book called The Cat on the Chimney. My problem was the money in the stream. We had to hell) get some money out of the stream using the things that the book allowed. Some of our materials were three hollow logs, some

fishing wire and some netting. We built a dam using some of the things that we could use then we had to build a model to demonstrate how it worked. Rebecca Major Prayer Services

In Term 3 we organised prayer services to present to the class. Everyone picked a topic for their prayer. such as love. peace. remembrance and prayers for the sick. Annabelle Orr ..

Maths Projects

Iii 5 Gold we have been busy working on our Math's project which had to include a pie graph clone by hand, a pie graph done on the computer, a column graph done by hand and column graph done on the computer. We

also had to include 5 generalisations, an explanation and a prediction. When we had finished all that. we glued two pieces of A3 paper together and set out all the work that we had done to make a poster. It took a while but it turned out pretty well.

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We learnt how our galaxy became a place.

We learnt when solar eclipses occur And why shooting stars are seen as a blur!

We dressed up for our Outback Day In the sunny month of May. Farmer's clothes. bush dancing too Many colours, but no Loreto blue!

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Dressing up and going to school, Learning our tables and obeying the rules!

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Star of the Week is a special day,

To show your things and have a say, When we know someone a little better.

We write each person a special letter.

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Swimming for our own House team We barrack, shout, cheer and scream, Splashing water everywhere

Earning points here and there.

Sport is lots and lots of fun We don't mind if we've lost or won!

Football. basketball netball too

Every lesson we learn something new.

We all looked gorgeous at the Ball, As we glided around the Hall We did the Waltz and the Time Warp too, We danced in partners two by two.

Drama lessons were on Mondays

Games and activities, making plays Improvisation and writing scripts While Mrs Mann gave us tips.

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Writing, acting. costumes and competition

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In Semester Two we began an instrument

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During Term 3 the Year 6 classes have been learning about relationships in Antarctica, between animals, explorers. the land travellers and many others. We also completed a wide range of activities and went to the IMAX Theatre to see Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure. This described the hardships of Shackleton's journey across Antarctica.

In Athletics, we prepared for the Armadale District Athletics. It was lots of fun trying out for events like High Jump. Long Jump. Triple Jump. Shot Put. Discus, Hurdles and all the different races.

On September 3 the whole school contributed to the celebration of Feast Day, commemorating the founding of Loreto XIandeville Hall. We attended Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral. During the Mass, Dr Susan Stevens was commissioned as the new Principal of Loreto Mandeville Hall.

We returned to school for a sausage sizzle and activities on the oval.

Activities included a jumping castle, doughnut-eating competition. sack races, egg and spoon races, hop sixty-six races, chocolate throws and face-

painting. We all enjoyed a fun afternoon filled with games, games and more games. Feast Day was also the day that we christened the big shade area in the Senior School Winnies Wini

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In Term 1 Year 6 focused on the topic of leadership and government. It was a great opportunity for all Year 6s to finally learn and develop a better understanding of issues related to being a leader.

We started by preparing our campaigns for leadership positioiis iii the Junior School. We had to think very carefully about what to write to be elected. We were asked to include an explanation of sonic of our qualities and why we should be considered for this role. We then presented this to the members of our houses and voted for those people we thought would best fulfil the roles.

Later in the term we spent a lot of time focusing on the leaders in our country. We learnt all about our local, state and federal government. While studying this topic we had a visit from Mr Robert Doyle, who at the time was the Shadow Minister for Health and is now the leader of the State Liberal Party. He described many different cases he had dealt with in the past. We also visited State Parliament House. We were shown around and learnt about the proceedings in the Legislative Council and the Legislative Assembly.

Following State Government. we moved onto Federal Government and were lucky enough to fly to Canberra

as part of our study. On 3 March. 66 girls and 7 members of staff left for an educational tour of Canberra.

We were away for three days and two nights. Our itinerary was jam-packed. We visited Old Parliament House. which is now more like a nitisetini. Parliament House and Questacon. which had a vertical slide: a 6 metre vertical drop! We also visited The National Art Gallery and National Museum. During our visit to the Australian Institute of Sport we were able to compete against the astounding records of our Olympic

athletes. While visiting the Australian War Memorial we visited the Discovery Room, as well as many exhibits of wars fought by Australian soldiers. It was great to learn about these things at school. but even better seeing them iii real life!

This was our term of leadership, as well as being our first taste of Year Six. What a great start to what has proved to be an amazing year.

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Surviving in Year 6!

"Huh?" This was our first reaction to the colourful board at the back our classroom reading SURVIVAL. But

since we have learnt the different aspects of survival our definition had changed. Originally it was surviving on a shipwrecked island. In fact, survival is much different than sun baking on a gorgeous. undiscovered island in the Caribbean. Over the course of Term 2 we discussed tactics of survival and changed the definition to: surviving a situation as big as a natural disaster or as small as changing schools.

As part of the topic of survival we had to do a feature article oil the subject that we studied. We had to research a particular natural disaster and pretend that we were a reporter and write what it would have been like to be there. It was quite hard because all the facts had to be true. Fo, some of the activities we

were asked to make a board-game, write a song, make a true and false check list or even make a twenty card fact-file. Miss Sim arranged us into groups to research earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, floods. cyclones

and tstinamis. Each grozip had to fill a wall or window with facts and pictures froni our subjects. In our groups throughout the term we watched some very interesting videos about our natural disasters.We also had to make a PowerPoint presentation which had to include backgrounds. animation and sounds. Everyone enjoyed them and retained a lot of' information!

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Take a Risk -Come on. man, take a risk," shouted .Jonno.

-Yeah. get on with it ...", -Don't be a winip, ''WhaL are you scared or "

soniething?" chinied the rest of the gang.

I swallowed. -Lay off. I said 111 do it, clidn't P" But the truth was I was

scared. No, 1 was terrified. Here I was, Christopher Phillip Mathieson. nice little private school boy. model student, standing outside the back of JB Hi Fi in a clark side street in Windsor. litter scattered around everywhere, a few used syringes and two empty cans of VB. What was I doing here?

I was brought back to reality hy the shattering of broken glass as 'Watty' lobbed an empty bottle at a passing train. I was here with my best friends. or would

be as soon as I passed this test or initiation. I can't remember what theld called it.

-Hurry up, man." said Jonno impatiently, "I'd hate to think that you'd

dragged us out here for nothing, you know. We don't like people who waste our time, do we boys?"

There was a murniur of agreemeiit from the rest of them. I didn't say anything. but I knew what I'd have to do. There were no teachers. or even coppers to protect me now. I walked over to the side door of JB Hi Fi. not really knowing what to do. I put nix hand up and tried to turn the handle of the door: it was locked. 1 don't know what I'd expected.

'Not Lonna get in t.hat way, mate," I heard someone say.

I heard a dull thtid on the ground and looked down to see a long metal

bar lying at iny feet. I picked it up. "OK," I said to myself, trying to get up enough courage, "It's now or never."

Grasping the bar tightly in my sweaty hands I smashed the door repeatedly, trying not to make too much noise. After all. wouldn't want to wake the neighbours.

I laughed iici'vously to myself. With a sniash. the window iii the door broke. I reached my hand inside carefully feeling around for the lock. I ellitched the bit of metal and turned it. 1 heard a (·lic·k. and with a nudge the door swung open.

My heart was pounding as I stood on the threshold. I felt a thud in the small of my back as someone pushed me inside. It was dark. but 1 could see. I ran past

the Top 10 singles and the rows of CDs. For a moment I stopped. looking around. but then I saw them, a few boxes stashed in the corner. I ran and grabbed as many as I could hold - two. They were huge and so heavy I couldn't see over them and

iny arms could only make it half way around. 1 ran. making for the door as fast as I could. my feet stumbling over and crushing the CDs I'd knocked over when 1 came 111.

I pushed through the door to the outside, into the fresh air. I heard shouting and looked around. There was the gang, in a circle surrounding an oldish man, who was shouting. "What do you think you're doing!" He was pointing at me with his mouth open like a codfish. "I'm calling the police."

But he wasn't. Although I couldn't see who it was. someone in the hiuidle walked forward and pushed him. Not a little nudge. but hard, really hard. His body was thrown back like a rug doll, His shoulder hit the brick wall and he rebounded onto the ground, his head slamming down on the concrete. There was blood everywhere. He dicln't get tip. "Sh**. man...", "Let's get out of here!"", "Run!"

We ran. up and over the train tracks and lip to the park. I was still carrying the boxes. I didn't even realize until Dezzo shouted to me. "Drop the boxes. 1(lic,t!'

I obeyed like a robot. I Couldn't believe what was happening. It was like I was in a daze.

I got home about two in the morning. 1 was (lead exhausted. 1 let myself in

and ran to my room. I sat on the hed staring at the floor. "Oh my God. what had I done? What would M uni say?"

Not such a little private school boy now, I was ... a mui'del'er ...

£Year 9 '\\4ilinj Competition 'Winner - 'Or[8& Coterkje The Red Shoes

She wakes one morning, early, ancl they are there.

Gleaming in the soft light they stand neatly at the foot of her bed. Shiny leather. with straps and quaint silver buckles in the shape of hearts - all she has ever wanted.

Quickly she flings back the covers and rtins barefoot to

the window, kneeling down beside them. Carefully, she runs the tip of her finger down the strap, tracing the

shape of the buckle. Slowly, she takes one shoe in her hand, uncloing the 1),ic·Ide, lifting the strap and slips the shoe on her fooL it fits perfectly. She stands in the light. one shoe on her foot, tilting her head to left and right, looking at the shoe. She sees it is reel, red as a tomato. or a

nitic·h-polished apple. Red as blood, or her fat,her's knitted woollen jumper that he oilly wears for sperial occasions.

At school. today, she does not fuel as she clid yesterday

and every other day for the past ten years - dowdy, small. poor. Today she feels full of colour, a warm. happy red. Indeed, she feels like she imagines other girls feel every day: the girls who live in the big houses along the river. Today she feels like a queen or a princess. with her royal red shoes on her feet. Even when she is scolded by the teacher. as she is every other clay for dreaming. she has only to look at her feet and a warm, red glow fills her heart and she is able to bear the teacher's torrent

of abuse. Iii the playground where she is usually teased for her shabbiness and frightened manner, she holds her head high and joins iii the games witli the others.

And because they do not kiiow wlio she really is today. they do not question her inclusion in their play. She trips through the day, with her red shoes on her feet, a different person from yesterday, and all the other days.

When it is time to go, she walks .iway in the gentle afternoon light, listening to the birds warble from the trees, not sure of where she is going - with her red shoes on her fect she could go anywhere. Up the hill and down into the town and through the maiketpl:ice she could go, or across the plains to the niountains where she could walk lip. lip and up. to the top - she could stand on the peak of the mountain and look down on the world. But not today. Today she will go honic. to her father and mother ancl little holise on the dlisty roadside,

and the hard work und the shabbiness. .Just for todn>·.

At night she kneels hy the window and slowly unclips the buckles, lifts the straps and slips off the shoes. They lie lieatly together. a silvery reel in the moonlight. She creeps into bed. drawing the thin blanket around her shou](lers. And the red shoes lie at the foot of her hed.

Shiny leather. with straps and quaint silver buckles iii the shape of hearts - all she has ever wanted.

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// hen I was given the opportunity to become a special minister for Epworth Hospital. I juniped Mit the

chance because I knew my contribution wouldn't just benefit the patients. but also my local parish. St. ignatius where they do colintless kind deeds for the Community. including conducting the special minister program. Our girls were trained at school to learn how to give out the sacrament of Holy Communion. and

additionally, how to interact with the patients. ancl to basically know what to expect.

I admit 1 was slightly nervous the first time I went to Epworth and entered the oncology ward to visit my first patients. Would the patients have hundreds of tuhes coming out of them. and look frightening? Would they be wary of us? After all. we weir rather young. and maybe the patients would think we might have not been up to the job. But, of' course 1 was just being paranoid: in my time of giving out Communion at Epworth. not one patient was ever remotely unkind. The patients were so tlattered that we gave zip our time to tend to thein.

and you could just see how grateful they all wei·e. AI:my said how refreshing it was to see young. happy faces around the ward, and they often were in much bettei· spirits once we gave them coninizinion. and had a talk

with them. Sadly. niany patients were elderly and very lonily. and we were probably the only ones that would visit them that whole day. apart from the various hospital staff and often were so grateful that we gave them some of our time. that they began to cry. which was really touching hecause it was only at those times did we realise just how important our presence was to thein. 1 renieniher once an elderly lady began to cry during the Communion. and I just sat there holding her hand for a little while hecause all she wanted was for sonieone to comfort her, not necessarily sonieone to talk to aliout her problems.

Throughout my experiences working at Epworth.

1 realised that the actual process of giving out

Communion was only a minor part of our visits: 1 think the patients really enjoyed our conipany initch more. Not only did they get something out of thit experience, but I think we all did too. It was a real confidence booster and nuide us feel really good inside, knowing that we hi·ightened inany people's davs :ind were able to distract them for a short while from their illnesses. y

I'cl like to thank Epworth llc,spital. St. Ignatills' Parish. the patients I visited. :ind especially Mrs. 0' Hzilloran, who gave 1111 of tis an opportunity to become special ministers. It was definitely worth getting up early on a Sunday niorning for'

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Cabrim Opecul U VIL Ill>terS 171/ // hen I offered to become a special minister for Cabrini Hospital. 1 imagined it would just be a liice gesture I could do for the sick people linable to attend Mass to receive Communion. I went to the three training sessions and thought it would be no harder than giving the host to the Catholics at the hospital. However. when I reached the hospital for the first time. 1 realised it involved a lot more than that. To the people who were on nix list. my coming to give them Communion was a precious gift that I didn't realise I was able to give them. For these people, their religion and faith is partly what keeps them fighting. what ,gives them hope. and to see a voting person carry on this faith brings them a lot of joy. My first time was fairly daunting. and although I fretted about

making a huge mistake and completely embarrassing myself. I was encouraged to relax by a sweet old man who had dressed up in his day suit just for the occasion. Once we had finished the short piayer service, he thanked me with such enthusiasm and sincerity that it really touched nie. I have been surprised at how niuch of an effect sharing this ritual with others has had on me. I also know that 1 can have the same effect on them. with

reactions ranging from tears to laugliter. There is a whole different atmosphere inside the hospital and although I can just return to my normal life afterwards. I feel thankful that for those few hours I am able to make their day just a little bit better.

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The main theme of the Retreat was reflection on who

we are and being confident about ourselves. The day started with prayer, which, as Ms Brown said. "really set the scene" for the whole day. The prayer talked of individuality and taught us that no one person is perfect: that we have different talents, opinions and

perceptions of each other, but we must just aspire to be who we are.

The day was divided into three parts, and the first two activities were done in groups. The first part of the day was an introduction into community service. This introduction was made extra special by a visit and talk from Mr Ferdinands. He talked of his difficulty whilst recovering from his accident and what a significant part

visitors made to his recovery. He also mentioned how his six weeks of immohility forced him to reflect on himself, just as we were asked to do on this day. We also participated in an activity introducing us to the difficulties of a patient and a helper in realising the hardships in communicating to people in difficult or different situations.

The second half of the day had a great impact. Jules Lund, a young man from Reach Australia asked us to reflect on who we are and how confidence plays such a large part in our development as people. His talk seriously brought us to tears. Jules conducted a fantastic workshop and put our actions into perspective, and

helped us identify where our confidence is to be found. He showed us how easily we can positively and negatively affect people's confidence and development as a person. He compared our level of confidence with a flame and made clear how easily we can either throw wood or sand into each other's fire. We realized that this was our year level and we had to work together to support each other.

The day ended with all of us coming together and finishing with face painting. We all went home that afternoon enlightened and messy-faced with symbols representing our qualities painted all over our faces. The teachers were painted as well. then we all jumped on the bus and waved goodbye to Mr Ferdinands.

Nicole Jee, Year 9 Above and at left: Year 9s enjoy and celebrate their Retreat Day. with (above right) Mr Ron Ferdinands as special guest.

Tear 8 'Retreat

Year 11 Christian Lic'inj Camp r At Right: Year 8

students involved m

Retreat Day activities

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Genevieve Naughton, (, Clare Sabatino

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2.>'or everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.

(Ecclesiastes 3: 1)

So begins Ecclesiastes' beautiful reflection on the cycle of events that make lip the mystery of life.

The liturgical celebrations in the Senior School tap into this profoundly human need to mark all nature of things at different levels of our experience. The cycles of the liturgical and natural seasons. the events of personal and communal life. the traditions which shape us - all of these are drawn from. and lead back to. as we pray. celebrate and reflect.

Beginnings and endings are always particularly evident in the life of the school. and. as always. 2002 has seen Masses, chapel assemblies and liturgies to mark the beginning of the school year. the different terms. the new liturgical seasons. as well the ending of the school year. and for the Year 126. the end of their life at school.

However, 2002 has been a year of several other significant beginnings and endings. all of which we have

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Right: A liturgy to celebrate Big Sisters and Little Sisters

celebrated liturgically. Joining with the Junior School and the whole Loreto community, we have rejoiced at the opening of our new venture - the Mary Gonzaga Barry Sports Centre - when Mary Gonzaga Barry's alter ego (Sarah Mizzi) welcomed us. delighted us with her story and assured us of the pleasure she took in this great

enterprise. We have bade 'not farewell. but fare forward- to Dr. Anne Hunt at the end of her years of wonderful leadership. We have welcomed Dr. Susan Stevens at the beginning of her term of office. conimissioning her to "stand proudly in the tradition of Mary Ward. Gonzaga Barry and a long line of IBVM sisters and other

educators who have sought to serve God faithfully." On Feast Dar we named and prayed for God's blessing on Winnies Wing. our special place of friendship At their weekly chapel assemblies. each Year Level in the Senior School welcomed and blessed our new Deputy Principal. Director of Pastoral Care. Mrs. Rosemary Doolan, praying that she -will be richly 1)lessed with friends here at Loreto Mandeville Hall."

At a personal level. a very special beginning and ending in my own family life was mai·ked with a liturgy, the remembrance of which I shall always treasure. So many of this wonderful community had journeyed with my premature, very tiny grandson. Flynn Joseph. and my family. as Flynn fought bravely for thirty-one days: so many shared our sorrow when Flynn lost the battle. When 1 returned to school after his death. my colleague.

Marie Brown had prepared a vei·v beautiful liturgy to celebrate his short life and to remind us that this ending

was. in fact a new beginning. I was overwhelmed that so maiiv students and staff would make time during their lunch break to join in prayer.

(Mrs) Pat O'Halloran, School Liturgist

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First Communion - 15 September 2002 4ti, Row L- R

Ms Louise Pe>·ton Amanda North Alexandra Mattei Lucv Moore Delia Burgess Harriet Horsfull

Cassandra Gillis Annabel Jones I)ominique Moore Madeline Sullivan Mrs Dot Peters 34 Row [,-11

Dr Susan Stevens Emily Foenander Elise Kearney Catherine Leigh Samantha Hess Felicity Mckay.

Amanda Chong-Halliday Eliza Wlivte Stephanie Arnel Mrs Catherine Crowhiii·st

2"i Row L-R

Eliza Christie Rachel Cheng 1)ora Cosentino Charlotte Higgins Monsignor Gerard Cuctinore Georgia MiCarthy Joanna Pidcock Sophie Clarke Sonia Kopinski

Front Row· L-R

Bernadette Walsh Alexa Madden Mai·celia Palma Claudia Ilevis Camilla Fox Caitlin Monin Remy Adams

On Sunday 15 September thirty-five girls received their First Holy Communion. The sacramental group was made up of Year Three and some Year Four students. The group prepared for this special sacrament

by being involved iii a variety of' weekly sessions which developed their understanding of the sacrament and of the Mass.

As part of the initial preparations. families were involved in a Eucharist workshop. This year Sister Helen Carl)oon conducted the session in which

families were involved in a variety of Eucharist activities. It was a wonderful evening filled with

discussion. sharing of knowledge. practical tips and prayer.

On Monday 26 August. the First Commiinion families gathered together again. this time to pray

on a Family Blessing Night. Father Ed Dooley celebrated the prayer service that included the

blessing of each family. The First Communicants

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shared prayers and gospel stories as they prepared their hearts for their First Eucharist.

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When the special day arrived. the girls were ready for the very important eveiit that was about to occur.

The mass was celebrated by Monsignor Cudmore at St Peters. Toorak and the girls were involved iii many aspects of the liturgy. This very happy day marked the beginning of the girls receiving the life-giving nourishment of the Eucharist.

Above: Mrs Dot Peters assists Georgia McCarthy (left) and Emily Foen:inder on the First Communion Retreat Dav

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Communig Ser<[ce On Thursday each week

'Reconcitiation

Sarah. Mills. Carly and I walk down the street.

We soon arrive at the John Macrae Centre.

Preparing for First Reconciliatic,n was a wonderful experience for Year 4 students. It gave them an opportunity to reflect on their lives, the choices

they make and how these choices

And you can see that as soon as we enter

The faces of the elderly light up .\nd they smile as we come to take their ten-cup Some sit quieth·. but still make us feel

affect others. Students learnt to ask for

Like our presence is greatly

forgiveness and to also forgive others.

appreciated after the meal.

The Liturgy gave the Year 4 girls :ind

Others grin. and ask for our

their families a chance to share this

tspecial sacrament and healing together.

views,

Or remind us of the conser

quences of the it)otv-tips we 1(,se.

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The activities we do wiry each r-

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During Term 3 we organised fundraising afternoons for

1·'roni talking. to washing. to chocolate-making. a treat .

children around the world

I think that the time we

who need our support. We

spend nt community service

had different groups that held

each week

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diffe.rent activities to raise

the many people we meet.

money for these children.

Sophie Scrong, Year H)

Year 6 Blue

Once a week. every week.

1(mma. Zoe and I venture down to the South Port

iii Term 3 we made up a

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prayer service. It included

Some of thi: residents fuel

an introduction. an opening prayer. prayers of the faithfuL a bible storv and a conclusion.

happy and others feel all alone.

But once a week. every week. we bring a smile to their face.

Hy talking and .,miling with them. it makes them fiel t}int they want to (·all

We also had to make a poster.

the nursing home "their place"!

We presented them to the class

AH the hulies like to have good c·hats.

during niorning :ind afternoon

Thev also liked it when we wore our Imts!

prayer. ancl we decorated the Just two weeks :164). we got ashock when we found out that Bernard had

prayer table to t'it with our theme. Our theme was for the

passed away

And we realised that we would,it he able to see him any Tlilli·sday.

sick and fur families.

But it comforts ils to know his in God's safe hands anci will be happy there

1 had lots of fun making iiiy

firever.

prayer service.

Just because I shall never Kee him again. I will never fin·ger him. ever!

Rebecca Major, Year 5

One of the many things I've learnt is that you have to maki· the inost of >'0111 health

And not ponder on things like your wealth

Because I know from experience. when you're sick. the worlds a different place and you would rather not he ill it.

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I know many of the residents and love to hear their life story.

They tell me about their children. husbands and their dog's named Tory.

There's no botter feeling than the one 1 get when 1 leave community service

every clay Esl)ecially when the residents say that they look forward to seeing me next

Thursday!

The residents are lovely people at South Port, and l'in glad to be of service.

But that's just m>· opinion Because I love community service!

Meghan Sweeney. Year 10 Above: The Junior School Prayer Room

('1'op): Rachel ('arew mid (Below): Rom>· Low .ind Rachel Simmons

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'A' Grade Team

Macatilay. 1824

Ck* sonicone who has actively participated in many of Loreto's varied co-curricular activities, Del)ating is definitely one of the most challenging ancl exhilarating. As it is also one of the very few to offer regular interaction witli members of the opposite sex. 1 am surprised that it has not been even

more poptilar over the years! Howiver. the profile of Debating at Mandeville is rising. with ten teams participating in the Intersehool I).\V Debating

@ Competition this year. These teams. consisting of girls from years 8 to 12,

wei'e at tinies oversubscribed ancl with teams of up to nine girls, in the

younger year levels. I can hopefully pirdict a ftiture where the number of Debating tennis will rival the number of Rowing crews!

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Camilla Hopkins Elizabeth Ames

Kate Tilley Amanda Cumbrae-Stew al·,As well as the highest ever number of competing teams we have also had

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what we believe to be our most successful season ever with two of our D

Front Row I,-R Yvette Haikal .Alexandril Huffi·en Alist'lit

Grade teams. Loreto 2 and Loreto 3. making the finals and progressing to the octo :ind quarter-finals respectively. Our otlier teams also performed remarkably well with few being lower than fourth in their divisions despite extremely strong competition this year. results that obviously atigur well for the future of Debating at LAIH. Loreto girls have always been confident, articulate, informed and practised in the art of persiiasion. now more than

Alison Cain Louise Dempse>·

Ms Rachel Gargalako: Stella Gray Andrew Mackay Teacher

Mrs Margot Thompson

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Fiona Tracey Judith Chin Dominique Spanos .Jiilien Gibson

Debating arena.

The interhouse competition saw many more budding debaters showeasing their talents as year 12 house debating captains encouraged niaxinium participation. Hopefully the talents developed and refined in these frelietic three weeks will produce future debaters for both the Interhouse and Interschool competitions. Full congratulations go to Mornane, winners of the Junior Ilouse Debating Competition. and Ward. who won the Senior House Debating Conwetition fur the 1()th consecutive year. The fantastic quality of these debates was especially clue to the support, encouragement and leadership of the Year 12s and 1 am sure that the girls appreciated 2111 of their expertise.

.Je:Kic·a Young Prasanti Kotagiri Enuna Gaii(Ic,lfu

Front Row 1,-R Jane Matheson Caroline Bainbriclge Lcia Bonacci Stephanie Davis Jane 'I'< ,han 'reacher

Ms Kath>· Paterson

Our outstanding performances this season would not have been possible without the fantastic· dedication of our debating staff. each of whom was responsible for at least two teams. Thanks also go to our debating coordinator Mr. Andrew Xlackay for organising and overseeing both the DAV

and interhouse conipetitions. With the impressive talents of the younger

'C' Grade Team

debaters and our specialised teachiiig staff I have no qualins in handing

over the leadership of debating to the next generation of Loreto debaters, Last. butt certainly not least. I would like to thank the entire Loreto debating community for their support this year and for giving me and so many others the opportunity to participate in this wonderful activity.

Elizabeth Ames, School Debating Captain

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Hannall Carrodus Nicole Jee

1.®rit Brown Bridget Blackburn 4

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Eate Sala Lyclia Killerby Ind [{uw' 1,-l{

1,vdia Vitelli Elaine Stephens 1 .isa Ar:inha Is,belle.Ji,nes

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The following three essays were awarded'Highly Commended' in the Australia - Japan Relations Essay Contest

Japanese LOance 'Festival (=2/his year. 1 have decided to put in many long nights ancl organization. to come up with an absolutely spectacular Festival, to remind us all about the ways of Japanese Dance. With manv helpers and great venues to make such a fantastic festival. I am sure that this year's Japanese Dance Festival will be a great success for the city of Melbourne.

1 wish to run this one week festival by the following program:

* Festival is to be held in Australia for one week from 24 - 31 March. '1'he timing of the event is the same as the famous Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan;

* The idea is to post background information of ljanee performances on the Internet, together with some information about Japan and the Cherry Blossom Festival:

* The one week festival will be covei·ed by the following program: 1. Daimaru Department Store hits agreed to let us use their Museum for a display on an overview of' Japanese

dance and the famous costumes worn. There will be many colourful images posted on the walls of the gallery, together with some actual costuines for display.

2. For the week of the festival I have booked the Performing Arts Centre in Melbourne, and have arranged a variety of different dance performances by some local Japanese dancers.

Some of the different dances that will be performed are as follows:

Modern Performance - In the modern era. Fujikage Shizue (1880-1966) established the Shinbuyo (New Dance) movement under the influence of Western dance, which gave ordinary people the opportunity to perform kabuki daiice as an independent art form. This led to the proliferation of dance schools (about 168 today) where

pupils are mostly women. In modern times. Japanese avant-garde butoh dance has also attracted international interest.

Special Performances - Manzairaku is the name given to a particular piece in the repertoire of bugaku performances. It is performed on particularly auspicious occasions. such as the emperor's enthronement ceremony. The term Nihon buyo today refers to kabliki dances especially adapted for separate stage performances.

Ancient Performances - Historically. kagura (dance of the gods) is the oldest form of dance in Japan.

Originally performed by shamans, its influence is perceived in all Shinto dances performed at shrines today to appease or attract the favour of the .Japanese gods/spirits. The earliest imported dance was a form of masked

dance-drama called gigakii. which came to Japan from Korea in 612. The main legacy from gigaku was a twoman shishimai dance, which is the ancestorof aillion dances in Japan today.

3. We were very fortunate to be able to lise a fover in St Kilda Road for an exhibition of some famous costumes that are used throughout this dance festival. This !):lit of the festival will only be shown on the weekend. as it is one of our premium activities. Outsi(le the fLyer is a billboard that I was able to rent:ind is a great way for me to advertise the festival.

4. For the middle ofthe week, I have managed to book the Melbourne Town Hall for one night (Wednesday).

This night is the most iniportant part of the festival and includes the most fanious Dance Company from Japan performing a special daiice (Fujikage Shiziw) that has never been shown or seen before. outside.Japan.

At the conclusion of the festival, a souvenir booklet of the entire festival will be made available to the public.

This book will include all the events performed. and photographs of festival highlights. This booklet will be coffee-table size and of high quality, to be kept as a inemorable item from the 2001 Japanese Dance Festival.

Let the Dance begin'

Dot Gregory, Year 8 57

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fanjuajes are not Just eroups of letters but rattier a worlk of new &eas Education is what Suruires lehen u·hat has been learnt has been forgotten. B. F. Skinner (1904-90) US psychologist.

¢?ducation is what enables one to be url active member in society. However. often enough education falls short of its aim. leaving students ignorant and self-centered. Forming a sister-school relationship with a school in ·Japan would be very valuable as it would bring a whole new scepe to learning Japanese and would thus ensure that Japanese had a lasting impact on students. Having a sister-school relationship would increase. ft,r students. the exposure to Japanese culture,

it would broaden students' perspective: it =would enable schools to develop new teaching methods: it would encourage the learning of Japanese and it would also help strengthen the ties between Australia and Japan. The school would be able to broaden the experience of Japan for the students by means of exchange programmes. pen friends and through regular communication via the Internet. A sister-school relationship would be beneficial to both the schools involved and would encourage other schools to follow the example.

Not all students can learn by sitting in a ciassroom because their brains are not sinitilated by such methods of teaching.

However. sadly enough. teachers are very limited in what they can use to teach Japanese. If the school has a sister-school relationship with a school iii Japan it would bring a whole new dimension to learning Japanese. Students would not unly be exposed to the linguistic aspects of Japan but also the cultural aspects, Having a cultural background would make the language appear even more interesting. It is not sufficient to just be able to say one's own name and age in Japanese. One should be able to ask educated questions about Japan and should have a sound knowledge of the country. Japan is a very exciting place and has aspects in its culture. which are very different to our own, Students would be able to learn about the tea ceremonies. Geishas. and about various festivals such as sets u bu/1, which refers to the traditional beginning of spring.

It is celebrated by scattering beans about the house to wai·d off any evil spirits. Students would be able to learn about the

concept of respect in Japanese society and how it is represented in the manner in which one bows and speaks. Teachers and books can only do so much. but by having this relationship. the information would have more of a lasting imprint. [f students had a close relationship with students in Japan. it would broaden their perspective. Understanding helps in combating prejuclice and narrow niindedness. Students who are exposed to different languages and cultures have a higher

level of thinking and are more willing to accept things that do no f'it the stereotype. With a sister-school relationship with a school in Japan. students would learn at a young age to respect. rather than ridicule, different cultures and customs.

Fewer wars would arise if people understood and respected each other. A Japanese sister-sc.hool would be the first step in preventing the "fear of the unknown".

The schools involved in the sister-school relationship would be benefited immensely. Both schools could exchange methods of

teaching which ther found to be most effective. This arrangeinent would guarantee that the most affective way of teaching was being implemented :it both schools.

Learning Japanese could be made fun and useful if the school were to develop a sister-school relationship with a school in Japan because it would enable students to practice what they have learnt in real life scenarios. All languages seem difficult

to learn liecause they are not solely baged on understanding. but also a lot of memorizing. A sister-school relationship with a school in Japan would encourage students to learn ancl practise their Japanese with the knowledge that it would help them communicate with the students overseas,

Australia has worked rei·v hard to mend its. relationship with Japan which was severed when the "White Australia Policy

was in progress. Australia and Japan are very reliant on each other economically. Australia needs to export its materials to Japan and Japan is reliant oil the raw materials it receives from Australia. A sister-school l'elationship woiild encourage the

close relationship between Australia and Japan. It would encourage a strong understanding between the two cultures and strengthen the relationship on a broader spectrum not just a political one.

A sister-school relationship would broaden many students horizons and would dramatically widen their joi) opportunities.

Many doors would open for many students and it would give them a taste of what it would be like to be a Japanese consulate or even the minister for foreign affairs. It would thus enable students to make educated decisions at)out their ftitures. Even

if students were not remotely interested in entering a career. which had anything to do with Japan. it would have been a

very valuable experience to lie able to experience the culture of a different country.

With a sister-school relationship in place the school and teachers would be able to bring a whole new angle to teaching Japanese. The schools would be able to run exchange programs. pen friends :ind other interactive activities. The "t>·ranny of distance" is no longer a problem especially with the aid of modern technology. E- mail services. chat rooms and video conferencing would make communication very affective. Schools involved in the relationship could jointly decide on their curriculum. For example. in Australia when students are learning about various festivals. the Japanese sister-school could aid by sharing exl)eriences with the help of' video conferencing as a visual aid.

The benefits of having a sister-school relationship with a school from Japan would by far outweigh the costs. It would bring a whole new dimension to learning Japanese and would encourage students to continue with the language. A relationship

like this would prevent narrow mindedness and encourage a positive relationship between the two countries. It would aid many students with learning. as many students are not just visual and oral learners but also require hands on experience.

Prasanti Kotagiri, Year 11

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C)/ 01:oso! Welcome! to our ·Japanese Arts Festival. This will be a wonderful introduction to the ancient culture of ·Japan.

The Festival will show various aspects of Japanese culture with a special emphasis on the traditional and ancient

arts. Many of these are still practised today and the artists who perform them are very highly regarded.

The Festival comprises theatre. music and some of the arts that are especially Japanese, such as the traditional tea cerenic,ny (chaji) and the art of Japanese flower arranging (ikebana).

Families will be able to enjoy colourful processions at the opening and closing ceremonies. children's activities, and crafts will be available. Performances by the legendary "onagata", Ichimura Manjiro.

Other attractions inc·lude the traclitional. classic Japanese performing arts as kabul<i and Noh theatre. and exhibitions of magnificent kimonos and rare Noh Masks.

Opening Ceremony A colourful procession will take place. followed by a inarvellous Taiko performance. This will be one of the highlights

of the festival. with instruments that include drums of many sizes accompanied by cymbals, gongs and flutes. Taiko drumming is :iii integi·al pert of Japanese festivals and celebrations. It is based tipon spontaneous sounds of nature such as rain dripping. the coming of a thunderstorm. or waves crashing against the shore. There will also be the traditional Bon Oclori festival clancing where we encourage all families to participate, as it is a very important part of our festival.

Japanese Theatre Kabuld theatre

Knbuki i.4 a widely known form of traditional theatre. 11 began early in the 17th century as a small dance st>·le iii Kyoto anci now. 300 years on. it has developed into n sophisticated and Iii gbly stylised form of·Japanese theatre.

Although a woman introduced Knbuki. from very early times nien have taken on aH roles and are called 'onnagata (female role specialists).

Noh Theatre

Another well-known form of traditional theatre iii Japan is Noh theatre. Iii ·Japanese society it bears many

similarities to Shakespearian drama in the west. although it has many more pieces composed and pertomred hundreds of years before Shakespearian drama. The setting iii which a Noh play is performed is very basic, almost bare, with foiir

musicians at the back of the stage who accompany a group of people tellilig the story.

The main character in a story often wears n Noh mask. The expression of the mask tells the audience if the character is sad. jealous or.ingry. There will be an outstanding exhibition containing twenty of the finest Noh masks, which have 1)een brought from ·Japan for this Festival. including the famous Demon 0-aki,jo ancl the spirit (}agalat.

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Kinionos were introduced during the Heian pei·iod. '1'he making ol a kiniono involves cutting pieces of m 21 terial

iii straight lines and then sewing them together. Using this technique is extremely handy and less time consuming as the design falls into two categories - adults and children.

'1'he priceless kinionos in this display show the exquisite craftsmanship. fine materials and detail used iii these garments over the centuries.

Japanese Art Ikehana

Ikel):ina is the beautiful art of·Japanese flower :irranging. It was introduced in the 6th century when Buddhist monks ci·rated flowwer arrangements as offerings to the gods.

An expert renowned for her mastery of this ancient ·Japanese art form will give a demonstration. There will also he a

display of Ikebana and people will he encouraged to join in and design their individual creation.

Japanese Tea Ceremony ('haj i

Tea was first introduced to.Japan from China :iround the 7th century. Unlike Chinese tea ceremonies. the.hipanese are more formal. toctising on the principles of' Zen - harmony. purity. respect and tranquility.

'1'here are many steps involved in the ceremony and these all take place in complete silence as each person reflects on the stillness of the room and the surrounding art.

A special tea house hs been set up to be part of the Festival. Guests can come and see a traditional Japanese tea cereniony and share this ancient rituaL

Finale The final day of the arts festival will have many activities to take part in,

including kite flying and origami demonstrations. There will be many traditional Japanese foods to try such as cherry blossom cakes (satura moc·hi), sushi and sashime, soba and udon noodles. And finally, to conclude our arts festival - a Japanese firewords display (hanabi).

Sunday Bare Irving. Year 9 (reproduced in part)

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Our students experimented with Microworlds. a new program to Year 3 and 4. It is an introduction to basic programming and proved to be very challenging, especially when working on designing games relating to their self-powered vehicle fur others to play.

As part of our Integrated Studies. stridents also conwiled a factual presentation titled 'Be Healthy. Be Safe' using Microworlds. This included links to pages on a variety of topics, such as the healthy diet pyramid. nutrients. exercise and community health services.

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Monique Alva.

Caroline i ower and Louisi' St·:11·(·(.11,1.

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HMen Karatrialinis.

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On Wednesday 24 July, eight Year 8 students went

to Penleigh and Essendon Grammar for Maths Games

Day involving

approxiniately Above: Year 11 Biology students at Healesville Sanctuary

seventy-five different schools. We received ten problems. then played two Maths games. After lunch we went back to the hall for another game and twenty really

Technology Projects Iii Term 3 we studied Technology. We were given projects where we had to solve a problem by thinking of' a device to fix it. but only using certain

hard problems. The winners were announced, but

unfortunately. LMH did not win. We all made lots of friends. learned new Maths skills and had a great day.

Lucy Donovan. Year 8

materials. We were put into small groups and our

Left: Jessica Gribbin.

problem was that Jitter. the cat. was stuck on the

Year 1 concentrates on her

chininey. We thought of a device that hoisted up a

Maths activity.

basket to Jitter so that he could jump in. and then

we could pull him clown by the rope attached. Then

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we made this iii a miniature model. Our whole

Annabel Jones and ·Joanna Pidcock.

grade had great fun doing this project.

Year 1 having fun at the Maths Discovery

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Eloise Smart.

Monday to

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perimeter and area of each room. This was verv trickv and fun.

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In Term 3 the Year 5s focused on graphs and grids in our Maths time. First we did a survey on 'Favourite Book Week Books' to a range of

Maths is the Fairy Cafd We do a million things in Mathematics like Speed Tests and adding and subtracting using three digit numbers but best of all we learn maths iii the F:iiry Caf@. We learn to use coins and notes and to count

money and know the correct change. We have to write our orders clearly. Every girl has a little bag of -school money" and a Fairy Visa Card with a limit of $5 and the rules about using it are very strict.

The Caf6 Managers put your Visa Card Bill in the

Junior School students. Then on the computer we did graphs. pie graphs and column graphs (by hand and on computer). We did generalisations on how our survey turned out. and a prediction about the book that would be liked the best. When we had typed tip all our generalisations, predictions, and completed the graphs, we stuck everything on two A3 pieces of paper. We had lots of fun!

Sarah Vanderkley, Year 5

Private Mail Box on Friday. You can't use Visa if you don't have enough money to pay the bill. We are learning about the rules in the world.

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4-listory Back to 19th Century Melbourne On Tuesday 18 June, two Year 10 classes were fortunate enough to attend the current archeological clig undertaken in the 1,ittle I.oil distric·t of Melbourne.

Heritage Victoria archaeologists. .Jeremy :ind .·\ndrew. fascinated

the students with cletails surrounding the finds on the site.

Students witnessed many brick. floor plans and remnants of uprigh t wooden beams of houses b iii 1 t d u ri ng t he m i d 1 %008.

Archaeologists on the site used distinctive tools and mapped grids to slowly, and carefully uncover preserved objects, which would help them have a secondary view of life dating back to the 1 8504 to 18608. All miscellaneous objects were placed in boxes ready 1,0 be pieced together and observed. Some of the priceless items included, early metal tools. preserved cosmetics, Chinese coins and rare ceramic bottles. These objects brought back to reality the controversial world of industry and prostitution during the time of

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The excursion to the 'Little I.on' district was an educational. vet

enjoyable experience and complements and broadens most of the work undertaken in the Australian Histor>· course.

Liz (-hi. 10 Green

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Holocaust

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To tie in with our study in Twentieth Century History of Hitler's Germany, our Year 11 class visited The Jewish Holocaust Centre.

This experience not only assisted us greatly in developing our understanding of the events that took place during Hitler's reign, but provided us with a personal insight into the experiences of Holocaust survivors. Our time at the Holocaust Centre was shared

between listening to the moving stories ofmen who had suffered

in concentration camps in Nazi Germany, followed by time in the museum, to study the numerous photographs and pieces of text depicting Hitler's harsh treatment of the Jews.

The talks, very generously given to us by three Holocaust

survivors, brought home the reality of the facts we have been

studying in class. These men described th€ extreme conditions they were submitted to during their time in various concentration camps thoughout Germany. Perhaps the most moving moment was when we were shown the numbers tattooed onto ·their arms. This

symbolised, not only the total loss of identity they suffered, but also the staggering number of people who were affected by Hitler's harsh treatment of minority groups, such as the Jews. The men spoke of the mass executions carried out, and the way in which people were sent to the gas chambers with, literally, a flick of the hand. Despite

the severe physical and emotional damage these men have suffered, they were, in some respects, lucky to survive their time in Nazi Germany, considering the six million Jews who were killed.

The museum displayed confronting pictures, such as skeletal bodies piled on top of each other, in a mass grave. However, there were also pictures of family members belonging to Holocaust survivors. These pictures showed men, women and children just like us, who perished as a result of Hitler's persecution of the Jews.

Visiting the Jewish Holocaust Centre proved to be, not only essential for our current studies, but an experience that will remain with us for a long time.

Alexandra Sweeney, Year 11 62

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of the semester.

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South America.

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Asia or Africa as

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are often

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Above L-R: Elisabeth ('urtis. Rochelle Bevis. Ellie Bouden.

Emily Noonan and Brianna Travers. Year 6, prepare a display board on 'Explorers'.

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The Silent Treatment

I acknowledge that nix behaviour during the past seven days has no doubt been inimature. and generally I would be extremely embarrassed for anyone to be seen ac·ling in such a ridiculous inanner. (Though I can assure you that in this particular

situation iny behariour is entirely reasonable.) I don't wish to bore you with the trivial details of the existing circumstances in my househoIcl nor do 1 intend informing you of my reasons fbi· acting this way. but since you are a probably wondering what on earth I'iii babbling on about, it would only be fair that I briefl>· fill you in on some of the events of thi· past week.

It all began with a note reading. "Claude, if you get this niessage, Please tape ER for me tonight, rue bern called out to an

unexpected meeting and won 't be able to watch it. Thanks buddy. From Jolinny, your delight fit Ily gracious older brother". When \ walked in the door it was 8:281,111. which gave me two minutes (perhaps even less) from the time I read the note to press record on the VCR. Pressured by the time constraints, I sprinted downstairs, slotted in the first video in sight and pressed record just in time for the opening credits. Mission accomplished, Feeling rather pleased with myself. I changed into my pyjam:is. made a hot cup of Milo and cuddled up by the fire to watch the end of ER und then 7'he For,ty Show. 16xcluding the somewhat annoying interi·uption (a i)}ione call

from the parents holidaying in Lindeman Island). my Thursday evening alone was most enjoyable.

Friday mornings - no uni. It's oil this day ofthe week 1 allow myself to sleep in. to catch up on a couple of extra z's. It's on this clay off the week I choose not to wake up to the monotonous tone of the alarm clock, Init rather I opt to arise trom my slumber

and be greeted by the nic,ther bird's sweet melody, Friday. the one day ofseven in which I permit myselfto remain in bed past 8am.

Last Friday. however. 1 did not enjoy my weekly sleep in. instead I was woken up a violent tug oil nix doona and a strong fist firmly

gripping the collar of my pyjania top. My eyes wide open from shock. the first thing 1 saw last Friday morning. was ·Johnny. his emn·nious ape-like structure casting a shadow over my bed as he towered over me. Releasing my collar, he then angrily threw a video at ine and said. "Thanks for taping ER for me. Real nice work sis!" Used to dealing with ·Jonny's tendency to 'flare up' sometimes, I didnt take a great deal of notice of his raging actions nor his sarcastic comments, I merely rel)lied (iii a couldn't give a damn kind of tone), "What are you on about?" His reaction to my response was less than complimentary.

Johnny cut loose. Why? Because iii my selfless attempt to do him a favour, I not only taped over his favourite Cold Chisel

documentary (a channel nine special presentation) but started the video halfway through the tape. which meant I didn't just tape over one of his favourite prograins Init I didn't manage to record the entire episode of ER either. In effect, I screwed tip two favours instead ofonly one (which would not have been so had).As I lay iii my bed. Johnny began an amazingly rapid transformation. Iii an extreme state of fury. my brother's face washed from fleshed coloured to various shades of red and finally a dark purple, veins rose to the surface of his skin. first near his temple and then down his neck. it was a truly terrifying sight. Then he opened his mouth and hurled a heal) of abuse at me, expletives hounced off the four walls of my liedroom. Ilis vile language was accompanied hy dramatic gestures: lie paced around my room. pounded his fists togethei· and saliva escaped fi·om his mouth like gushes of water from an exploded fire hydrant as he grew iii i·age. Refusing to retaliate to his obscene performance. I let him finish and then politely asked him to leave my room.

I can't believe heacted like, that! To think I went out of'my way to help him and all he thought was te, Atampede ilitto

my bedroom on a Friday morning and abuse the living day lights out of me, My brother Johnny, would possibly have the most frustrating personality on the east coast of Australia. Aged twenty-nine and eight months, my oldest brother still lives at home! He works uur days a week, goes to the fuotball every weekend and still expects my mother t.0 make his hed for him of n morning, Now, wit h nn· parents away on a two week holiday. he thinks he is the bloody lord of' the manor. 1, on the other hand am a second year med sticlent und I balance my studies with a part-time job in which I work three nights a week. It is for this reason I take Friday

out of my hectic schedule ancl use if for a little relaxation, so there is little need to state that I was less impressed when big ·Johnny entirely ruined my morning. At the time of his confrontation I clid not see the need for ret:iliation. for that is what he wanted. lie was seeking a reaction from ine and I did my best to ensure he did not get such satisfaction. It was not until later that 1 decided that it was necessary for me to carry out a form of revenge for spoiling my sacred day.

By lunch tiiiie last Friday I had decided upon the method in which I was going to seek my revenge. I would treat my so called 'delightfully gracious' older brother to a c·ase of the silent treatment - the only form of communication between us during

upcoming days would be via note form. the exact method of conimunication which was the initial cause of' our petty dispute, Oh yes, how bitterly sweet this revenge was going to be. By not talking to Johnny, I would hopefully gain the upper hand in our brothersister relationship and the lack ofcommunication (with any luck) would see him apologising to me for his childish behaviour and not vice-versa (me apologising for the dodgy taping job.)

The impact of my behavimir has had an amusing effect on nix brother. I have used my glorious tactic to not only seek revenge on iny brother for his most recent misbehaviour but to also pick at his other flaws and nasty habits. I have pasted post-it notes on almost every object in the house. For example. to prevent hini drinking out of'thr bottle. I stuck a note on the milk saying, "True or False: Claudine mixed this milk with Methylated Spirits last night - Drink it to find out", Further examples are sticking a notte on the scales saying, "Ouch. get off me fatso" and yesterday morning when he slept in. I threw a paper aeroplane at his head which read. "You have slept in for work, Do you A, Get up? Or B. Lose your job?", The notes have driven him to a new level of insanity, in particular, the note I left on the scales caused him to rip the piece of pal)er into a thousand miliziscule pieces, throw them up in the air and then jump on them as they hit the ground, 1 couldnt help but chuckle.

Today marks one week since my disastrous error und six days since I began the silent treatment, so 1 found it quite

interesting tonight that when I arrived home. something was waiting for me on my bed. A note reading, 'Tin sorry sis, my behaviour last week was unacceptable. You were only trying to cio me a favour and I had no right to act the war I diel. Please forgive me, PS Can you please tape ER for me tonight?" 1 looked at my watch, it was 8:28pm, which gave ine two minuttes from the time 1 read the note to press record on the VCR. I didn't run downstairs to find a video to tape ER instead I sat clown and wrote a note. The note said, "Dear Jolinny, sorry but never again :im I going to such an effort for >·011. iii the future you can learn to use the pre-recording function of the video machine iii order to prevent any similar mistakes occurring. Yours Truly, Claudine. PS: Apology accepted."

Edwina Olver, Year 12 64

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'Shakespeare's Women 'isa theatrical one-woman show that was performed

by Vanessa O'Neill on Friday 10 May in the open classrooms of C9 and C10 at Loreto Mandeville Hall. Vanessa performed several impressions of Shakespeare's women varying

from the naive Juliet to the wicked Lady MacBeth in front of an audience of 120 girls and iii a short period of time. The purpose of her visit was to give the students an insight to the personas of Shakespeare's various women and to assist the Year 106 in their Merchant of Venice study.

The anticipation of Year 10s as they entered the room was increasing as they waited for the actress to start. The first character, Portia. that Valiessa undertook was from

Merchant of Venice. This excerpt from the play was when Portia disguises herself

as a male lawyer to represent the merchant Antonio and her husband Bassanio in court.

Portia's character in this excerpt is represented as a prominent. confident young man who is fighting for his clients' lives against the nioneylender, Shylock. Vanessa performed a

very famous speech from the Merchant of Venice. She was able to translate the speech into contemporary language and also include real extracts from the play. To involve the audience

she asked students to improvise with her in the scene. which got the audience enthralled and interested.

The second character that Vanessa performed from Shakespeare's plays, was Juliet iii an excerpt from Romeo and Juliet. Juliet's character was a naive. love struck teenager

who has just met the love of her life. Romeo. Vanessa portrayed this character extremely well despite her being much older than a 14-year old! Vanessa was the only character in this excerpt but she was able to give a feel of the scene despite the fact that there was no costume change or set.

The third character that Vanessa portrayed was the evil Lady MacBeth in the play, Lady MacBeth has a plan to help kill the King to enable her husband to take his

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place. She is portrayed as this strong-minded woman iii the first excerpt and gradually, as the play progresses. Lady MacBeth's character crumbles and she becomes insane. Vanessa was able to show the significant character changes in each excerpt of Lady MacBeth and involve some of the students as characters of the play.

The fourth character was Helena from Midsummer Night's Dream.ln this excerpt.

Vanessa included students and they had to improvise the scene with little interference from

Vanessa. This was an excellent, portrayal of all characters as the actors incorporated modern language into the piece making it very funny.

'Shakespeare's Women'isa brilliant performance. You may not find Shakespeare's plays appealing, but the way in which Vanessa performs in her show is simple and she relates the plays to the teenagers of today by changing the language to improve our

understanding of the plays. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and I would give it a 9 out of 10 rating.

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be the official winner. The book was. of

course, Bob Graham's Let's get a pup' The Tuesday morning of Book Week was activities morning. the highlight of which was a session in the library with Patricia Mullins. a famous

Australian author-illustrator of many books. Patricia chatted with the girls.

telling of her journey to becoming fimious. then amazed everyone with actual demonstrations of her style of illustration. It was spellbinding.

Patricia. very kindly, signed and left her four demonstration pieces. which

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Thursday was dress-up day. The

girls displayed a wide knowledge of literature through their costumes as well as providing each other and the staff with entertainment. We

acknowledge all the preparation and organization which must have gone into the final results.

On dress-up day. a drama company, 1.I The Flying Bookwoi·iii. charmed

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The tram doors opened and in canw a gush ofeold air from the outside world.

Sonicthing seems to happen on trams where people feel free to complain to each

other about their awful days, und where people unite to give up their sents for the elderly.

On trams. there is a feeling of c:unaraderic. and a sense ofbelonging. Once you step through those green doors. you expose yourself to >Atrangers. and their views.

An elderly woman climbed the steps to the trum and stood red in the face.

'1'his maichine (1(,rsn't seem to he working."

1 looked up to sce the elderly womail trying to validate her nietcard, but to no avail.

The people around her attempted to tell the womaii that if she just flipped the card upside down, then it would validate. A young woman huffily rose from her sent: carefully taking the metc·:ird Ii'om the elderly woman. ancl with a simple ilic·k of the wrist. she validated thi· problematic 111(11(·ard. ''There roll go. dear.

"Oh. thank you. 1 sonwtimes wonder if Ill ever get zised to these Hilly :11:1(·hines."

The woman siniled to the elderly woin:in and buried her he:icl in her book.

obvic),Al>' not wanting to 1)111'Kile the conversation.

My attention was the n ic )('llsed on two in i(1(11(·-aged workmen sitting opposite nw. The men were both grey-haired and dressed ill grubby overalls: ill front of ench was a packet of cigarettes. I looked down at their hands. which were splanered with mud. 1 coul(llit help but think that n in:inic·ure would not go astray.

"The school kids'll be getting' in soon." one of the men began the conversation.

'llmph. private school kids who think thc.y're better than u... Ils all I need." The man fulded his arms and fiv,wned.

-Tell nw al,out it, You wonder what the parents:irc like. }Ic,11. therre probably The two uwn chuckled.

'look at those kids up thpre." said one. "mobile phones and everything. Thry only loc,k ,11)011 t twelve.

The two men seemed content not carrying the conversation any further. and both looked pensively out the window.

I contintied gazing out the window when I heard those dreaded words. "Tickets.

please." I turned to see a heavily clad man and woman in dark green coats and hats. and wondered who the Met had hired to design their liniforms. I rummaged in ni>· 1,ag for Iny metcard while a group of people ran to the ticket niachine in an attempt to beat the ticket inspectors.

Tlie two men sitting opposite me restinied their conversation.

"1)amii ticket inspectors. Why tliey calit just leave us in pence. Ill never know.

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'1'he other day I saw a bloke get a fine for not having a validated ticket.'

"Its ridiculous. islit it? I mean. for weeks you don't see them on a single tram and

thin. from out of nowhere they get on. and find you haven't validated your stupid ticket ber:Mise those stupid nmchines (1011't work. I reckon the whole transport Hystein N ruinc,(1."

-Yeah. conw on. leG get out of here."

The tram jolted and the two men were engulfed by the outside world. The tram started up again. the swaying incition making lile ferl slic·py. The cord was puHed. li was pulled agnin. [ turned my liend to ser a group of three lic)>-s laughing at their immature antics. The tram driver noticed what the hors were doing.

-Ifyou dont stop i,zilling that cord. at the next stop Ill conw clown there and give you a big kiss." he caHed out over the loud >;peaker.

1)oes that inchide me too?" an old man yelled ozit.

That shut the kids up. The rest of the train broke out into laughter.

The next stop wils mine. 1 rose fi·om my >Arat. trying to balance. but was pushed aside by n stout woman who looked very hurried.

"Move. 1 Amt have all (1:n: you know.

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1 looked at the woman agliast.

-Wlint. are you st „pid? Move!"

The doors opened and the woman stepped out. I stepped behind her. "()h. sorry. 1 didn't know you were getting offas well. „ rr he woman's tone was fiHed with anything hut remorse.

I pulled my bag over my shoulder and began my long walk honw. I had escaped the world of the tram almost Linscathed. but I wondered what tomorrow's ride had in store for Ill (3.

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"Thi.s is the National Nine News.-

"Change!" sci·earns my brother.

"Alright. alright!" I fumble for the remote control and switch channels. Why M it that on Haturday nights there are never any good niovies on? 1 hate it. The television stations screen decent movies on Hunday nights. but we never get to watch them because Stinday night means an 'early night': bedtime is nine o'clock. (ilitniph.

-Caitlin! 1 don't want to watch Monarch of the Glent"

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-Callum. pass the cheezels ...Tliank you.

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"No. Calluni. 1 have the remote: you clon't. No. we are watching this. After all. theres nothing else to watch."

"Fine! ...Whatever ... Hey, give me back the cheezels!"

I hand them back unwillingly. but if it nienns the whining will stop. so be it.

I vaguely remember dressing up as Dorothy at a party when I was younger - my hair in two plaits. a black-stuffed toy resembling a dog in my hand. and a bluechecked pinafore. 1 think I was seven. [ was so excited. 1 hummed "follow the yellow brick road" all day. But I was most proud of my spanking new glittery red shoes: Mum bought them for me especially. There 1)01·othy goes now. walking through the mendow

to Emerald City. with her red shoes: 'Hey Cal. I used to have shoes like that," I explain to my bi'other. Sometimes I wonder how we are related. He has no maimers whatsoever. 1 sit on the couch

watching intensely. and recalling the songs played and s,ing throughout. Callum looks bored out of his brain Oh well. beggars cant be choosers. Thats what Muni always says.

Emerald City. That guy scares me - the one with the red receding hair and red goatie. Ecek: His balloon is not going to take Dorothy home. I wonder how the Wizard becanie the Wizard of' 0>:. 011 well. I suppose the script writers made it that war...hinni m.

"My favourite bit! ... My favourite bit!" 1 yell. 'Shlihli."

I give Callum an evil stare. Shame on him. i ne witch of the east comes down in a 1)111)ble. She tells Dorothy, -Yoti ve had it all along ...Tap your feet twice and say, i.r,

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i'here's no place like home.

"1'here's no place like home." (tap) '1'here's no place like home." (tap).

Oh. there they are - a close up of the shoes. Glittery reel shoes. Stiddenly.

Dorothy is taken ti·om Oz and she is lying in bed. 'Kansas'. What a funny name for a state.

Oh. Aunty Em. There's no place like honw."

Oh shucks. What an emotional movie.

„7'here's no place like honw." Callum mimicks.

-Oh. he quict!"

"Make me!" he teases.

1 grab the pillow next to me. jump up and chase hini out of the rooni.

Now. 1 wonder if I still have those red shoes.

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Langlinge of Persitasion. We also study the actual Language of the Fairies. We use (·banning words when we write especially when we write in the keeps:ike hook for the Queen of the Week.

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planned our own. which we invited our 1.iteracy Activity. L-R: Phoebe Arranitis. Rebecca Hui·lig--Wise Sophie Tostevin and Elizabeth Bartone. Year 1

parents to. The girls di'essed iii costumes of the era and shared their studies with their guests.

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It is a common belief that once a phenomenon becoines known and understood and i.s written down as a law of nature. it loses its be:ility. its complex. variable. unpreclictable nature: it becomes familiar. ordinary, and boring. [t is not Ko. For when I sce n pattern. like that of blue waves on the beach or a straight chain

of white cloticls Ati·(ht,·hed across the hlue .sky. it .suprises me how it is that I can peirieve and understand their beauty and harmony. predict their behaviour. their interference with one another. penetrating into their very strtic·till·e and being. And 1 stand still. watching iii :ininzement. trying to absorl) their very nature and essence. the very nwaning of their existence. And I realise that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. And when I feel that 1 understand their laws, I feel I breonw soniehow tii>·steriously connected to them. Their s>'minetry, frequency und beauty heconw part of me. part of my own being. [f ,7111 want to feel what I fuel nt tho,se mc)11-1(·nts. you do not need to leave your room, Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen: Simply wait. Do not even wait: jil>;t be quite

still and sc,litary. The world will freely offer it sell' to you to be unmasked. it has no choice, it will 17)11 in (('st:lsy at your fect.

The very nicaning of life becomes exploring the nivsteries that surround you from everywhere.

Poinearti once said that one (loes not study nature because it is tiseful: he studies it becatise he delights ill it. and he delights in it because it i.s beautifuL H nature were not beautifuL it would not be worth knowing. and if nature were not worth knowing. life would not be worth living.

I owe my appreciation of science most wholly to my dad - or Papa. as Ive always called him.

He told nie unce that Math is the language God used to write the universe. I relnember how we used to sit on the rocks on the beach near the Black Sea and he would draw triangles, iii

which inc,(lians. the bisectors and perpendiculars would all intercept in one point. No matter how small or large. tall or fat he drew the triangles. the point, where all the lines would meet

remained at that one point in the sand. And I would ask him. why cloes it happen and how does thi,4 triangle know to be so ... so ... perfect? And so, with every line that he drew in yellow sand.

1 observed new mysteries unfold before my eyes. which I could never have even imairined.

Then the tide would come in and wash away gil] his drawings. For some reason. Papa liked it. watching as wave by wave erased the magnificent creations. leaving a clean. wet surface,

observing millions of sand grains. hurrying to rearrange themselves anew into a smooth, undisturbed clear sheet of nature. 1. on the other hand. would get sad at such times. as I feel that so much work and effort had 1)eeii wasted. But Papa then would tell me a story of Archiniedes. who made all his discoveries. sitting on a rock like us. writing with his stick in the sand. The next clay, someone would step on his drawings. not being able to appreciate their bentity and importance.

Later. in the evenin,g while watching the sunset. dad wozild he tcHing me how people ill ancient tinies. could calculate the dianwter of the Earth. just by observing the time in which the sun gets to disappear behind the horizon. And as we walked home from the beach I would find a shell. and to my absolute astonishment realise that its spiral is exactly like the one Archimedes

came up with - it obeyed the Golden ratio precisely. It was then that I started to think of maths as a re:111>' effective way of underst:111(ling the world around me.

It was when we moved to Australia that 1 really zinderstood maths to be the only common

1:11iguage of the peoples. 1 almost felt it to be the only thing I had in common witli tht· pl'()pit' here. If 1 wanted to fit iii I had to give up my culture, as completely as 1 possibly could. My clothes. mr language. and even my idens have all chang-ed: changed everything but my appreciation of science and the desire to keep on expkn·ing the world, For the most beautiful things we can experience :11·(1 the m.\'sterious. How can :inyone ever put into words the plensure tli:it the human Koul experiences when listelling to lillisie! - fi'om counting without being aware that it is counting.

"No niathrin:itician can he a complete inathematician unless he is also solliething of a poet, K. 11'('ierstrash

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.raina at Loretto Mandeville Hall is truly a sensational subject, It offers so niany opportunities for talented and enthusiastic students to take part in. My vears at Mandeville certainly wire enriched hy the Drama productions and activities that took place. And I know of many other students who feel exactly the s:imp as they always gain so much from being able to perform so frequently.

2002 has been no different to past years. in fact it could be said that this drama filled year has been absolutely outstanding.

There were so niany exciting theatre productions and other drama events going oil dilring the year that the Drama Department was always kept busy. The year kicked off with the annual Year 10 Drania class Theatre Sports competition. The tennis in each class battled it out for the chance to win the exclusive Theatre Sports trophy. it's quite a sight to see.

Then in May. the Year 12 Theatre Studies' Classes had their opportunity to dazzle the school with their VCE productions. The girls were assessed through the development of' their play's stagecrafts. which included aspects

such as directing. costume, dramaturgy, set design. lighting and more. Both classes had such talented nieni})ers that all aspects ofproduction ofthe plays were of ali impressively high standard. The Year 124 performances even received comments of bring the best student productions ever performed at Loreto.' Tliese results were due to niany things. For example Ms Morgan's Theatre Stildies eliiss presented the tragedy of Anouilli's Antigone with heart felt emotion due to excellent draniaturgy. research and by brilliantly acted characters. Mrs Kay's class

performed the hilariously funny Thosc Learned Ladies by Molibre. It was a ti'tie extravaganza displaying the talented efforts of student designs. particularly the set. costunies and nizike-up. ril

Year 9 and 10 also had the opportunity to be creative when Artist in Itesidence, i ess:1 Wallis. (·:1111(1 to l,lkil l to teach the art of mask niaking. The girls ninde these niasks as a part of their in depth study of the >4tyles of Greek Theatre and Commedia dell'Arte. an Italian form of conwdy. At the end of the unit they all had the opportunity to use the masks they had created in group performances.

August brought the annual Performing Arts Festival where each house had its opportunity to present the talented nienibers of their teams, in amazing, lively productions. Each house was :11)1,1 to inventively develop and tie together the performance aspects of drama. dance and nitisic. Iii fact. the adjudicators fuund it very

challenging to award the prizes. All the P.\F captains, vice-captains and other leaders involved were sad ret relieved to see the end of PAF. for each and everyone one of them had worked extremely arduously for those two und a half rehearsal weeks. All leaders deserve appreciative congratiilations for their efforts.

Also in Atigust the Year 11 Theatre Studies class headed off to compete in the :innual Schools' Sh:ikespeare FestivaL l'her did so after spending several weeks studying a Drama unit about the Shakespearean era of theatre. Iii the Festival they entered a scene und a ditologue performance froni Much Ado About Nothing. h WHS a great experience.

And Shakespeare too was the playwright for the annual winter play co-produced with Xavier. This year the combined production was of' the epic love story. Romeo und.Jitliet. The cast performed for five nights to sold out audiences. It was truly an emotion filled production where hysterically funny scenes were followed by solemn heartfelt scenes. The audience was treated to a very professional performance. directed by Tony Corr from Xavier.

Lastly in August, Year 6 presented 'Dragon Girl :it the Chapel Off Chapel Theatre and the audience and cast alike enjoyed the performances,

In October the Year 1.18 performed their Theatre Stitdies play. a fun-filled procitiction. A Serpant 7'0 7'wo Masters.

They performed over thi·ee nights in Mandeville Hall using the space in a really creative manner. The

audience was in a cabaret-like setting at tables where all could enjoy being entertained by the nun·vellously talented Year 11 students.

The inaugural Year 10/11 Interhouse Theatre Sports also took place iii Oetc,lier and was an entertaining and

enjoyable lunchtime event. Mulhall won on the day, Mit all tennis created sonic wonderful improvisations.

It has been a very eventful year. but immensely satisfying for all students who were involved. On behalf of the Drama and Theatre Studies students. I'd like to thank our wonderful and ever supportive Drama teaching staff.

Without them. our productions would never have been successful. So thank you Ms Joan Morgan. Mrs Robyn Kay and Ms Mann. And lastly I hope next year will be filled with as much dramatic entertainment as this year has beeii.

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you visited Mandeville in the early hours of the morning or late in the afternoon. on any day of the week,

you would be bound to meet up with the many of the various school music ensembles hard at work preparing for vet another upcoming performance.

After Open Day performances in March, the first major event of the year was the annual music camp at

Daylesford, which thi year was attended by the Symphony Orchestra, Senior Choir, Vocal Ensemble. Years 7 and 8 Chamber Choir. Recorder Ensemble and St Cecilia's Orchestra. The camp was a great success and enjoyed by all with the many hours of practice being most beneficial. The work at camp was to prepare us for the biggest

event of all - our Music Festival. The night was brilliant. with all ensembles performing to the best of theii· ability in front of a wonderfully supportive audience. Girls from both the Junior and Senior School were involved. and the night ended with a combined finale of Music of the Night where 350 girls joined on stage to produce a breathtaking presentation.

We joined forces this year with St Kevin's college to produce an entertaining night of music held at St Kevin's

in May. Another joint performance was conducted with Xavier Choir on Sunday 2 June. Both schools' Choirs performed beautifully at a Mass held at St Francis' Church.

The annual Sonata Concerto took place in September. This year a Saturday night performance was introduced

which proved to be a real success, as many parents, staff and students came to marvel al performances by some of our school's most senior musicians.

The Junior School has enjoyed performance success this year with the Junior Choir entering a number of eisteddfods, performing at the Year 3 Communion, the Mission Mass in October, and making a short appearance on the Channel Ten news with their exciting performance of the Kazoo Koncerto. The Junior Ensemble Concert in October entertained an api)reciative audience with songs, orchestral and hand music and it is exciting to know that all these girls have such great talent, which the school will enjoy for niany years to come,

Thi year saw another exciting addition to the Mandeville music calendar with many girls involved in the St Kevin's and Loreto Mandeville Hall production of High Society. Another musical has already been planned for next year, this time led by Loreto. All girls and boys are to be congratulated for their efforts.

As you will read in other music leaders' reports, all Loreto musicians and ensembles have also had the opportunity to perform at various Oak Parlours, open days, workshops and assemblies throughout the year. It is great to have all these performance opportunities and to welcome leading Melbourne musicians to school to work with us - this year Barry Bignall. Julie Hewison and teachers from the Victorian College of the Arts, including Robert Burke, saxophone, and Elizabeth Mitchell, Head of Keyboard Studies.

The commitment of all the students this year is to be commended. and I have never ceased to be amazed at the

unbelievable talent that so many of the girls possess. Many thanks are also due to our wonderful Music Staff

who give one hundred percent to everything that they do. Thanks especially to Mrs Dickson our Music Secretary, and to Miss O'Driscoll our Director of Music. who this year. like all years, have been amazing!

I would also like to thank this year's music leaders, Caitlin Sheahan,

Elizabeth Hunter, Samantha Lau. Leah Lim and Penny Wang for their outstanding leadership and never ending commitment throughout the whole year.

Music at Loreto has come so far over the past few years and I feel exceptionally happy to have been a part of it. It is so much more

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then just playing an instrument and attending rehearsals; it is about being part of an ever-supportive group of people. Its about having the opportunity to play with exceptionally talented musicians. and about having a lot of fun sharing many great experiences together. Whilst -1

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only get bigger and better as the years go on. And I know that when, five years down the track, I come back early in the morning, or late in the afternoon, the musicians will still all be hard at work. I wish all the Sc.hool's musicians the best of luck for the future. Have Fun!!!!!

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valued Year 12 girls of 2001. hoth the Loreto Symphony Orchestra and the Mandeville String Orchestra heive successfully fulfilled yet another enriching :ind [antastic music-making year.

Wit]-1 tllt• productive Alusic Camp weekend :it Rutherfopcl Park. Da>·lesford, the girls prepared earnestly fur the Music

Festival in ·hine at the prestigious Robert Blackwood Hall.

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,St. Kevin's, the Loreto Sympliony Orchesti·a performed in a Combined Concert held at St. Kevink We received

great support :ind conipliments fi'om familv and 11·iends of both schools invok·ed. Another very spi·cial event held mid year was the Blessing and Opening of the Mary (imizag:i Barry Sports Centre. '1'he Lot·etto Symphony Orchestra was

invited to play at this important occasion under "Winnies Wing". 0,11' music· brought the ,(·11(1(,1 conununity ti,gether and a (1(led to the spirit and ce lebration of t he day.

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appl:iii<e and gratitude from the public. It was also lovely for us to perform at the Chapel Concert iii September. l'he St Cerilia's Orchestra began its performance year

playing nt Sounds of Stonnington. held in Central Park, Malvern in March. At the Music Festival they delighted the audiences iii the Forer .it Interval :ind joined with the Senior Orchestra on-stage. In Term 4 tliey had n

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most beneficial workshop with leacling Melbourne string specialist Julie Hewison and they visited Cabrini Ashwood to perform.

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I.re Mt·Carthy Inclia Prior Lydia Kilic·rbv

Orchestras, litit also for myself having Iwen able to lend

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such a gitted and creative group of girls. Each one of the

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This year has been an extra special year. not unlv for the

Clure Walsh Anthea Fell

Alexandra Blackhurn Stephanie Saliatino (';troline Salter Hannah Hughew

members look forward to further enchanting playing at our end of year events and to what 200:1 holds.

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Lisette Stm·en> Harriet Fell Nic·ola Full,9

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ls,ibelle Lane Alt·x:indra Nash Chloe Sk:ilithis

Samantha Lau. Leader of the Loreto Symphony Orchestra

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Concert coanb

This year has been an exceptionally busy. hut exciting year for our three sc,nior sc·hool bands. Each band had

several performance opportunities throughout the year from which thi·y benefited greatly, Symplionic and

Concert Bands were also able to participate iii valuable workshops with other schools or conductors. which were excellent learning opportunities fur all members,

Concert Band was able to play at the combined concert with St Kevins College in May. The girls combined with

the Concert Band from St Kevin's. which was a great 41th Row 1,-k experience for the girls. as they were able not only to improve their musical technique. but also to meet new

Mollie Buxton ·Jillian 1-11.nter Katherint· Ellett

Bridget Lester Natalie-Veronique Chani Margaret England Rosemary Tracey

people and forni friendships which will hopefully last 3

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Jacqueline Bouchier Nicole Anderson Olivia Dalton Monica MeGauran Tess Gangitano

beyond their time at Loreto.

GraceMighell Carla Sano 21nd Row I.-R

Monique Dran'cott Sophie Russell Lucinda 11:11·kcl·

One of our main band events for the year occurred

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in May, when we welcomed Barry Bignall. Head of F runt Now 1,-R

Jessica Mine,ir Caroline Power Genevieve Bradv

Postgraduate Studies at the Victorian College of the

Helen 11,·Namarn Sarah ()'Connor ·Jin Chen

Emil\· Rus:ell Stephanie Knhatino Fiona England

Arts to conduct a workshop with Symphonic Band and

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Ms Wendv Anderson

Concert liand. This w:is a very valuable experience,

as it is ,always beneficial to hear a different point of

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view regarding how to approach the music, Mr Bignall reminded us of some of the more basic· elements of

playing iii a band with a major focus being ensuring that we work together and listen more acutely whilst

playing. The things that were highlighted throughout the workshop have proved valuable over the remainder of the year,

The annual school Music Festival in June was a large performance focus for all three bands. Each ensemble presented very successful performances on the night, and there were notable improvements in the standard of

performance for some of the bands from previous vears. rd Row I,-12

Symphonic Band was able to participate in another workshop in September of this year with Sec,tch

I m·v Wilkinson Georgette Seanion Alice Trumble Lidia Vitelli iici Row L-11

College. This workshop was particularly beneficial as we performed pieces together as well as giving separate 1 I'(int Row I.-R performances. It was interesting to hear the difference

Emilia S.ila 1.lisiibeth Hunter Bridget Lester

Caitlin Sheah,in Pennv W:ing harn XI:u·[.ec)(1 Renuka Itajadurni Paige Tvrrell

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in sound and repertoire between the two schools when T ('11(·11(.1 the bands presented their individual items. The sound

produced when the two bands combined was very

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Ms Wendy Anderson

Slfmphonic '5avib

different to that of ou]· symphonic hand alone. ancl it was a very good experience to be a part of this.

Symplionic Band and Stage Band played at school assemblies. Open Day and at the Blessing of the Sports

Centre. These were valuable goals to work towards throughout the year and provided the opportunity for the girls to show theii· peers the product of their hard t

work.

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The members of our school bands wish to thank our

conductors for the year Ms Grania Bin·ke (Symphonic

Band) and Ms Wendy Anderson (Concert Band and '1 h Row 1.-R

Emma Kingh|lury Bridget LeS,vi· 1.iler Wilkinson

Stage Band). and our percussion tutor Ms Rebecca

Georgette Scanlon Elisabi·th Hunter Nicole ·lee 41

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Matthews. We all appreciate the workshops :ind performances that they have organised for us. and :11Ird Row 1.-R

Lidia Vitelli .1 tilin Godinho Tanya Chaves Julia Dickson Sophie Se]·ong ·Jillian Hunter Ye Lfu Chur Walsh |]milia S.thi I.cia lion:ic·ci

prepared us for. We ilso wish to thank our Director of

Georgina 11:11·tin Emina Simpson Kathri·11 Shm·pe

Music·, Miss Mary O'Driscoll for her tireless work with 5 id Now L-]<

Xi Chen Monica Nic(mur;iii Sarti Mni·1 ,,4,d

all of the school's ensembles throughout this year,

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Rentika Itajaditi·ni Caitlin Shenhan Jit· Chen Fan ('hrn

Caitlin Shealian. I.chader ofthe Stage Hand and

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.Jane Matheson .Jin ('hen Georgina -Joidan

[.aurn Hert:wg Ruby ·Jiang Alcurhan Keurv

Elisabeth Hunter, Leader of the Symphonic Band

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Ms Grania Burke

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Choir

Singing at Loreto Mandeville H:111 in 2002. has been a very niemorable yeardong experience. The menibers of all

choirs. the Year 7/8 Chamber Choir. Senior Choir and Vocal Ensemble. have had many exciting opportunities to perform and develop their singing skills and they have produced strong peric,rmance standards. Every event that a Mandeville choral group has performed at this year has been most successful and the girls always received well-deserved. uncouraging comments from the audiences who heard them.

The first of 2002's singing presentations was in March on Open Day. by the alwars-entertaining Vocal Ensemble. Ther performed a delightful variet v of songs in the Oak Pal·lour. ranging from nladrigals to gospel songs. The Vocal Ensemble theli again entertained crowds in May at the opening ofthe liew Sports Centre iii May. where they perfornied zindirthe now named Winnic's WinEr

The next performance was on a much larger scale. at the 1.Al H und St Kevin's Combined Concert. This c oncert was the iii·st of the man>· singing collaborations for Senior Choir with other schools. At this particular event. Senior Choir performed wonderful baroque pirces with the St Kevin's Choir. accompanied by a combined schools orchestra. The Vocal En,emble also performed at this concert.

Soon after this concert. the Senior Choil· took part in its second performance collaboration. this time with the X.n-ici· Choir. This performance was the Inaugural School's Choir Mass at St Francis Church. Not only was the LXIH St,nior Choir joined by Xavier students, they were :11:0 helped along by the members of the St Francis choir. All thire choirs together performed superbh·, niaking Mass that day really enjoyable.

In June. all the choirs were involved in Mandeville's annual Xlusic Festival. this year called....und 7'he Aight Shall IVith Musir. Earlier in the term the choirs hael ninde their traditiona] trip to music camp to prepare for this exciting concert and fbi· the other performances that happened in second terin. The hard working preparation from music cami) was Bc Filled

certainly evident in al] three choirs' performances at Music Festival. A particularly special perfornmnce was the Senior Choir's rendition ofl)anny Boy'. which charmed the audiences with its emotional sentiments.

Our third misical collaboration this year was in Atigust. It was EXIH's musical with St Ker ink The inzisical was High

Society and many members of' the Se nior ('hoii· participated in the spoct actilai' show. which included wonderful ensemble and solo singing. The students from both sc·hools had worked solidly for about three months to produce the amazing performances.

High Society has set a high benchmark for the fliture yearly musical collaborations with St KevirA.

Shortly after this in early September the Yeal· 7/8 Choir and the Vocal Ensemble performed at the Twilight Chapel Concert. The 7/8 Choir conducted by Ms Choo pei'formed a lovely set of songs inchicling '()11 11>- Own' from Lcs .Wiserobles. The Vocal ensemble performed sacred works by Mozart and Saint-Haens.

One of the last lai·ge performances ofthe year was at the prestigious St Carthage'H Church. The Vocal Ensemble with a few selected students from the 7/8 Choir performed for a Sunday evening Mass. They sang beautifully. really creating a praverful atmosphere for the meinbers of the congregation.

To conclude the year the 7/8 Choir participated in a singing workshop in October conducted by Calvin Bowman. During the workshop the girls worked on his compositions 'Murragulciarcie' and '1'astorale 1 & 21 This group ended its performance year by singing to the residents at Cabrini Ashwood one afternoon. as did the Year 9 members of the Senior Choir.

Overall. this 2002 singing wai· could not have heen more enjoyable. On behalf of all the elioirs at 1.AI H. 1 would like to thank our conductors Mis.4 Mary ()Driscoll. Director of the Senioi· Choir & Vocal Ensembles. and Ms Elizabeth Chon. who have

both put so much devoted work into each choir ditring this successful rear. I know next year will be just as fulfilling for all the choirs and so I leave them. wishing them all the best of luck for 2003.

Senior Choir

Leah Lim. Senior Chorister

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Rachel Bat·hows:i Sl,ic|,12<ine Gardam Elizabeth Frankh·n Laura <,leich Sarah Green Aunrl:„· Rn,·en 1,·vina

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Julien Gib>on

India Prior

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Renee Sidir pou](is ·Jessica Stergiou 'reacher

Peta Derinatis Kate Sala Harah Alizzi 1.ydia Killerby Emma Simpson Mic·lit,Ile Hinitheram Madelt·ine Stevens

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Ailie·Ji·nkins Nicoh··Jet· Grace Dencon Bianca Haliatino Tanva Chaves Nligan Hunter ·lillia Goilinho

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Dominique Spallus ·Lessic·a Young ·Jessica Stagg Katherine Mourby Enima King:hur>· Bridget Alliumdale

1''elic·itv Mel).linld Zoe Wood

C:li·oline Hainli,·idge

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Anna Dotson Leah Lim Miss Mary 01)1·is (Al(Directoroftenior

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Jacqui·line .Mic·:illel I,im Aranha i']laine Stephens

Choir and \'oral En>emble) ·Jani· Matheson Anthea 11>pi·cos Rebe,·<·u Edwards \bsent

Laura Brown Hannah ('01,·man Catherinc-Thet·i·se Dal Cin

Brighid Fally Briana Fitzgi·rald Rebecca Green 84

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Sarah Green ·Jessica Young

Gin Bonacci Har.1 11:icI,eod

C h·ace Deacon Jessica Stagg

Alice Trumble

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Itivitika Rajadurai Hamarn 11:ulden

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Bilinc·:i Sal),itino Madeleine (im·dain

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Laura Hei·tag Caitlin Slic·:than

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Mary () Driscoll (1)irector of Senior Choil and Vocal Ensemble) Lydia Killerhy

Clare Walsh

Stephanie Senior Leah Lim Bridget .11]unadale Jacqueling Micallef Aille·Jenkins Sunday Ii:it·ca-Irving' Abstuit

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Marina Chan Joanna Rvan

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Jacqueline Bouchier Georgette Scan|on 141·idgrt Lester Emilia Sula Genevieve Bradv

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Mi,ghnn Stewart Sth Row 1,-It

Atlanta Mutimer Gabriella Sgro Ayaka Soga Sti·phanie Mattei Felicity Mckay Natalie Grierson

Combineb Choir

Rebekah 1.i,wis 7t h Row 1,-R

Siahn Stanovsek Eliza Quinert Eliza Whyte

1-ili·v Higgin.s Sti·phanie ('how Mitclelaine Seaholine

This year saw thi, beginning of

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Chioe Lucchesi Amanda Chong

the combined Year Three and

Madeline Sullivaii Dominique Moore

Four Choir. Rehearsals were

Alexandra Mattei Caitlyn Burgi Lucy Moore

every second Friday for thirty minutes. The choir performed at

Nicola Stevenson

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Amanda Ncn·th Natalie Burne Morgan Macllen

Chiudia Ber·is Tess NIc·1'}wrson Bridget O'Brien

many events such as the Choral Festival at the Hawthorn Town

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Reiny Adams Stephanie Gilibs Camilla Fox Sophie Clarke Emily Foenander Stephanie Arnel

Hall. the ('horal Eisteddfod at the Camberwell Civic Centre.

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Natalie WilkinSon Eloise Smart

the Music Festival at Robert

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Blackwood Hall. the First

Communion, and the Waverley

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Georgin NIc·('artlix Meg Appleby Elizii Grant Venessa Rohinson Sarah Healer

Eisteddfod at Robert Blackwood

Hall. The girls performed

Charlotto Higgins I)ora Cosentino Bernadette Walsh Giulia Me(;auran

Front Row 1,-R

Alexa Madden Joanna Pidcock Rac·hel Cheng

consistentiv well and achieved

Chiarn Ardi Caitlin Monm

excellent results.

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Lisette Campbell Charlotte Fellay Sail> Hartmanis Catherine Leigh

'fercussion 'Ensemble

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Sport 2002

I would like to begin this year's sport report by saving congratulations to all the girls who took part in sport at Mandeville during 2002. You should all be very proud of your achievements. as we have had amazing success in all sports this year.

The 2002 sporting program got off to a great start. when hundreds of girls participated in the swimming, diving, rowing and netball camps held in the few weeks prior to the commencement of Term 1. ensuring the teams began their season on a positive and enthusiastic note. This eager start to the year proved to be most beneficial as every sport iii Term 1 achieved a high degree of success. and a number of girls went on to represent their school and state in their respective sports. The LMH Swimmingand Diving squads once again had high participation rates, and lived up to their reputation of being very strong competitors in the pool. whon the Junior team took fil·Ht place in the SCHA Swiniming and Diving Championships.

Rowing also had great success, with 3 crews taking out the Head of the Schoolgirls title and the top two racing squad

crews competing at the National Rowing Championships in Nagambie. both coming 4tll in their respective finals.

The 2002 Active Girls' Breakfast was another exciting event in Term 1, where a group of' 11 active and sporty Loreto

students joined girls from other participating schools fur breakfast with elite Australian female athletes and role models. Aussie heroes such as Michelle Timins (Australian Basketballer) and Linley Frame (Australian Swimmer) spoke to the girls. encouraging and inspiring them to continue their involvement in sport. Another motivational factor

was the completion of the new. state-of-the-art Mary Gonzaga Barry Sports Centre. which has taken Loi·eto sport and physical education to the next level. The impressive up-to-date facilities include a 25ni swimming pool. weights room and fully-equipped gymnasium. Many teams in Term 2 achieved great results due to hard work and dedication. The

Senior B Water Polo and Netball teams made the GSV final. and both fought it out right to the end to place second.

In Term 3 Mr Vinney Lauwers was guest speaker at our annual Sports Assembly. He was the first disabled athlete to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world and he told us his amazing story. and what he had battled against to achieve what seemed to be the impossible. Girls were able to take his encouraging words out into their lives - whether on the field on in their school work. and use it to help them push through their boundaries and aim at soniething that little bit higher. One example of this was the :10 girls who regularly trained early on Monday

mornings iii the freezing Mull)ourne winter. for the LMH Cross- country squad! The girls showed their devotion to the teain hy competing on Saturday niornings at the weekly APS conipetitions, and placed a very successful

2,1 place iii division 3 of the GSV Championships. Soccer was another one of the nunierous sports offered in Term 1 and despite having only been available to the students one season prior to this year, the involvement was

incredible. Nearly 140 girls participated in either the Junior, Intermediate or Senior Soccer teams. As with all the (;SV sports, the training sessions and matches were a great opportunity for girls to have a laugh and some fun with new and old friends. get fit. and learn valuable life skills such as teamwork and co-operation. And if European

Football wasn't the go. good old Aussie Rules certainly was - offered by GSV as a new 2002 sport. We 'kicked off to a great start, as our combined LMH :ind PLC teain won the Division 2 round robin. held in late Term 3.

Term 4 will see the new sports captains take up their positions and introduce their new ideas for the 2()03

season. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the cal,tains best of luck for next year. and may they have as much success as the 2002 sports program did. One of the many sports offered in Term 4 is Cricket. and LMH has proven to be a strong competitor year in and year out. The Cricket team were grand finalists iii the Under 17 Victorian Women's Cricket Association in 2002. and came in 2"d place, narrowly missing the finals. in the 2001 (:SV season. We look forward to hearing of the teani's successes during Term 4.

I would also like to say a very big thank you on behalf of all the girls. to our sports staff and coaches. We are very grateful for your hard work and dedication and I would like to give special thanks to Mrs Cathy Hunt. who is taking a year's leave to travel overseas. She will be greatly missed by all the girls. as she has always supported and encouraged the students to get involved in sport and strive to be the best that they can. She is not only a very dedicated coach. but also a role model whom many of the girls look 1lp to. With Mrs Hunt's support, encouragement,

and friendship I have been able to achieve the goals I set for myself. and rm sure this also applies to many of the Mtudents under her care. So we wish you all the best in your travels, and look forward to seeing you return in 2004.

Melanie Dalheimer (School Sports Captain)

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Julienne Lacava Ange],1 Crowe

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Anne Bowker AMce MoN:zinarn COACHES

Mr Ed Best

Miss Wendv [tickin·by (Al)sent)

Despite the 5-degree chill at Tani ona Friday morning, our small but talented Senior Basketball team turned up without fail. Why bother you ask? We had a mission ahead of us... To go into the SCSA tournament with determination and well-developed skills. Unfortunately, to our coach Mr Best's dismay, we narrowly missed the finals. On the day. whilst trying our hardest. we could not match the height of our opponents. nor their precision.

With our Captai11 missing iIi action, we entered the GSV tournament with new members who brought with them a fresh look and new skills. However. once again, our opponents outplayed us on the day.

Hopefully the commencement of Term 4 will bring the Junior and Intermediate teams some pleasing results. The Term 4 results from 2001 show great promise with the Intermediates reaching the GSV Zone Finals and finishing

runners up in the McDonalds Schools Basketball Cup. Tuesday night at MLC became somewhat of a ritual to numerous members of the school team. We competed in the Hawthorn Magic Open Competition. where we played to a high standard - and we were pleased with our results. Three on Three Basketball commenced mid-way through August. with various teams from Junior to Senior levels. The aim of this was to increase interest and participation

iii the game. and it was extremely successful. As captains of Loreto Basketball 2002, we both wish great success to the tennis for 2003.

Anne Bowker (Captain) and Angela Crowe (Vice Captain)

This season has proven to be one of the most constant and enjoyable Netball competitions Mandeville has seen. starting with an all-day training session in the April holidays with Liz Taverna, a member of the Melbourne Phoenix

and Australian team. Competitions began a few weeks later and all teams competed at the highest standard, displaying impressive skills.

The Junior 'D' team placed equal 2nd, whilst

the Junior 'C' team placed a close 4th. ·B' Grade Juniors also an equal 2nd as did the Junior 'A' who came a very close 2nd to Star of the Sea. Over all a strong season by the very keen and enthusiastic Junior nethallers. Intermediate 'B' and 'C' came

through the season placing a strapping 3rd, whilst Intermediate 'D' grade came 2nd by one point to Tintern. and the Intermediate 'A team came

48 in a very tough competition. The Senior girls 4th Row L-It

Sarah StonehouKe Lauren Prescott

Kt·Ilv MeBricle Megan Prescott Kate Tilley Kelly Moore Elisse Jones 8rd Row 1,-It

Jacqueline Funder Lucy Kenny

were just beaten on the line. The Senior B team reached the GSV liiter-zone finals.

Ainanda Cuinbrae-Stewurt Ihiclget Se,inlon

The netball season would not have been possible

Hannah ()'Shaughtiessy ·Ji,equeline Reid

without the commitment of the experienced

Julienne Lucava End Nou' L li

came close to victory in both 'A' and 'B' teams. but

Alexandra Suffrun Joanna Downing

coaches who trained us hard so that we could

Alict· MeNamara Hannah Keely

achieve our best while still being able to maintain

Stephanie Davis

the spirit of the game.

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Ellie Paterson Sally Brookes

COACH

Miss Lucy Vallence

Sally Brookes (Captain) and Ellie Paterson (Vice Captain) 89

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Softball Once again Softball was great fun. while :1]so providing some tough conmetitions and great teamwork. The Junior squad entered two lean™ - A und B which both placed 2",1 on t he GSV laclder. I t was great to see the new talent pillerging, as new

girls joined sof'tball due to its reputation of having n relaxed ancl fun atmosphere. The Intel·11icdiates

21180 entered two teams. with the Bs phicing 2"'. just missing out on their final due to percentage, The A

team also had success, placing 68 overall. The Senior team had n very entertaining- season, challenging the staff to a match. and also 11:id great sticcess in their GSV competition. placing 4% 2nd Ron L-R

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Maree Agiazis Alice McNamara Sarah Keech Sarah Stonehouse Elis>ip .Jones

We would like to thank all the girls who took part

JacqueMne Reid Kathryn Lachal

this season. and encourage you to become involved

Renuk.1 Rajadurai Bridget Scanlon

next year. Special thanks go out to the coaches. Mrs

Melanie Dalheimer Millicent Chalmers Julienne Lacava COACH

Airs Felicity Ferdinands

Felicity Ferdinands. Mrs Jo Eager. Mr Chris Stevens, Mrs Annette Allen and Miss Lucy Vallence.

Melanie Dalheimer (Captain) and Millicent Chaliners (Vice Captain)

+tockey All our teams had great success iii this year's Hockey season. consistently scoring and displaying great skill in each weekly GSV competition. The Senior team

was a very tight knit group in 2002. as many of zis had toured to Brisbane in 2001. and this enabled us to play as a team and achieve a very successful 3"' place. The Intermediate Hockey girls also showed that they were a

strong crew who were not easily beaten, as they also took out 34 place. The,Juniors ent:ered two teams this year, and did very well to both place Gth. It was great to see a

large number of girls take up hockey as a new sport. FInd get involved in the team spirit.

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Our thanks go out to all the coaches, Miss Wendy Rickarby, Mrs Felicity Ferdinands, Mrs Cathy Hunt and Sarah D>mon for all their hard work and dedication.

Kirsty'n Campbell Fl·,inces Power Vanessa 1.concelli Alison Regan (1:11)1·ielle Ingle Julien Gibson

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R Georgina Joi·dan Jane Furze Melanie Dalheinwr Rachel Bachowski Jessica lei·iii·do

Congratulations girls on such a successful season.

Renuka Ra.indunti COAC' H

Aliss Wend,· Rickarby (Absent)

Melanie Dalheimer (Captain) and Rachel Bachowski (Vice Captain)

'VolleMball r

The Senior Volleyball team of 2002 showed pro,ressive improvenient over the season. Each week we grew iii strength. being only narrowly defeated. while in the final

match against Kilvington. we secured a win. three sets to nil. The ·Juniors also had some great wins, placing *d overall - a result achieved by the hai·d work and effort

put in by all the girls. The Intili'mediates placed 5th 'also securing a win in their final niatch, and their enthusiasm and et'forts are to be conimended. As 1111 the girls have commented. we have had a most enjoyable season.

We'd like to thank the coaches Mr Alon Kaiser, Miss

Lucy Vallence, and Ms Kamy Lee for their efforts and e lic Oill'age inellt.

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Laura Cleich Frances Anderson

Front Row L-R

Danic·lle Bouchier Rachel Bitchowski

COACH

Mr AIon Kaiser

Lauren Prescott Katie Nicholson

Ailsa Landers Lily Yap 90

Rachel Bachowski (Captain) anc[ Laura Gleich (Vice Captain)

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Elizabeth Ames Alison Spence Jacqueline Funder Alison Regan Genevieve O'Connor Jacqueline Low Anne Bowker

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Julienne I.,ic·ava Millicent Chalmer.

Ifilie Patel·son Emma Stewart Kinily Portelli Dominik White Kathi·>-n Lachal

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Mai'ee Aginzis Jacqueline Reid Rachel Howard Alice Trumble lic>salci· Oldham Rebecca Finney

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Susan Accary Julia Dickson Joanna Downing

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Jane Furze Melanie Dalheimer Jessica Ierardo

Madeleine Campbell I.eia Bonacci Georgina Jordan Absent

Kirst>·n Canipbell Anna Hutchins Stephanie Lord

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Mr Andrew Dwyer (Absent)

If the excitement of a new sport at LMH wasn't enough. the World Clip certaiiily drew enough interest to keep the goals

flowing. The participation and enthusiasm this year was unbelievable and showed iii our results. As relative newcomers to the

game. this being our second season. we were on a steep learning curve. However. hy the end of the season the improvement was evident and all the hard work was rewarded.

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six goals each, a draw with Firbank and two near losses. The team narrowly missed the finals placing 3"d overall.

The Senior B team. coached by Mr Ed Best. waged a valiant and buoyant campaign. with some good wins and near losses. The multitudes of girls who joined the Intermediate and Junior teams. led by Mr Peter Gatsios and Mr Ed Best, instilled confidence in us that the Mandeville Soccer t:earns of the future will be strong and successful. The

Juniors placed Gth and the Interniediates 3i Over all. a great season girls!

Jacqueline Reid (Captain) and Emily Portelli (Vice Captain)

Cricket

The LM H cricket teams continued to be very strong and talented this season. iii both the GSV competition, during Tel'ni 4 of 2001, and in the Under 17 South-eastern Zone

season. played in Term 1 of 2002. Cricket at I.MH always provides an opportunity for some great competition while

building teamwork and friendships. The Seniors (Years 9 - 12) came unbelievably close to the GSV finals. as they

narrowly lost to Toorak College by just one run, in a heartstopping match. It was great to see the Junior team have such success iii the GSV season. and being involved in our nation's favourite sport! In every game our skills improved greatly, which took us on to the finals. We played a great game against Buckley Ridges and came Runners Up. We would like to say a very big thank-you to Mr Best. who put so much effort into our games and training over the season, and without his dedication we would never have

had slic·11 success. Also. a big congratulations goes out to End Row I.-R

.julia Diekson ·Jalien Gib,Hon Melanie I),illieimer

Phoebe Crawford Jacqueline Reid Isabelle Luil' Front Row 1,-11

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c) pirk,<Li 0 <a//e/J 'Tenn [s During the hot summer days of Term 1 this year, many talented young Mandevillians took part in the Inter-school Tennis Competition.

Training hard in the early hours of the morning. they would compete

with amazing skill in the afternoons. having a lot offun and enjoyment iii this traditioiially social game. Despite our relaxed attitude. there

were some outstanding results, some ofthe best iii LMH tennis liistory.

Mr Roger Gill led the Junior team to an exceptional equal 1" whilst Mrs Joan Ryan guided her Interinediate team to a semi-final where

they were unfortunately beaten. The Senior team, with the help of Mr Richard Walker's sometimes relevant. always predictable anecdotes,

managed to reach the semi-finals also. Unfortunately they met the same fate as the intermediate team. However, these losses were very close and there is always next year. Well done girls.

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Emily Macfarlane Emily Nounan

Stephanie Ve[)on.ild Phoebe Keogh

Mia Cusack (Captain) and Amanda Cumbrae-Stewart (Vice Captain)

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Jacqueline Funder Sally Bi·ookes Rachel Howard Kelly Moore Jennifer Asheroft

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Rebecca Finney Jessica Curtain Jacqueline Low Ellie Paterson Phoebe Crawford Katie Nicholson

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Sally-Anne Tiernan Amanda Reardon Mia Cusack Amanda Cumbrae-Stewart

Stephanie Davis Amanda Fuller Absent

Anna Balmer Jessica Foley Stacey Newman

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7:13ani training, dedication. energy. improvement and motivation sums up LMH Badminton for 2002. The

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proved the hard work and early mornings to be more th an worthwhile. it has been most rewarding to see girls over

different vear levels with varying abilities commit themselves to establish a team full of energy and enthusiasm. Our team 4

has been given the privilege of new facilities at the Barry Centre and although the nets were not initially available, we maximised use of what was there, tying strings onto the posts, thanks to Miss Hale's genius. Badminton has

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allowed our team to form cross-level friendships and the girls should be proud of their marked iniprovements this season.

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Katharine Logan Maria Ts:irenko

We would like to thank Mrs Natalie Caruso and Ms Kamy

Mia Cusack Jane Tehan Lucy Dole

Lee our senior coach, and Junior/Intermediate coach Miss

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Leesa Haie for their significant contribution and unfailing

Jenny Dao Lucv Deng Tracey Pahor Hannah Coleman

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dedication, coming weekly to early morning training and late-

Jane Matheson Felicity MeGill Marian Yang

night games. We hope that badminton will continue to grow

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Mrs Natalie Caruso

Jane Li (Captain) and Liu Ye (Vice Captain)

Fencing is a great individual and team sport, for fitness and fun. increasing agility,

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balance, stamina, and hand-eye co-ordination. The Loreto fencers have thoroughly

enjoyed training and competition this year, as is reflected in their remarkable achievements in inter-school competitions. Renuka Rajadurai (Yr. 11) won

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1st place in the senior division of The Loreto O'Connor Cup. with 2nd place to Yi Wen Qian (Yr. 11). This year Julia Hughan (Yr 9) achieved tremendous results at the 2002 Sydney U15/17 National Championships. Julia placed 31'd iii the U17 epde individuals, 2nd in the U15 foil individuals, U15 foil teams. U 17 foil teams. and

1st place in U17 ep@e teams. These are outstanding results for both the girls and Loreto, and considering the commendable results our Fencing team has achieved this year, it would be wonderful if we could see more students taking advantage of such a fantastic opportunity as this. I look forward to seeing many more fencers join the team next year!

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D kll,18 The snow fell early this year, much to the delight of the Ll\IH ski team. Dry land training started in early June for our determined Ski Bunnies. Local training was held on Tuesday afternoons during Terms 2 and 3 and on-mountain traiiiing was two weekends at Alt. Buller.

Both the Senior and Junior teams participated in the Victorian Intersehools Skiing Championships at kit Buller amongst a field of £1000 competitors from around Victoria. Each student entered iii two of the following events: Alpine. Cross Country, Moguls. Snowboarding and Boarder Cross. Congratulations to Atlanta Mutimer who was placed 6th in the Snow Boarding. Bridget O'Brien for 10'11 Place in the Moguls challenge and Charlotte De Oliveira for another skillful achievement

in the Moguls to be placed 11th. The girls' efforts and sport.smanship are to be admired. All LMH Ski Team members are to be commended for their hard work and enthusiasm. We wish the ski team luck for the future

and encourage more girls to join the team. as it is such

an enjoyable sport for everyone.

Special thanks to Mr Ashley Savage and Miss Jayne Webster for their hard work and dedication in organising the Ski Team. Many thanks also to Mr Andrew Schmidt,

Mrs Cathy Hunt. Ms Angela O'Shea and Ms Catherine

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Felicity Conlan (Captain) and Cate Sullivan (Vice Captain)

2()02 was a successful year for the LMH Equestrian Club, allowing girls to extend their knowledge and skills

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iii horse riding and horse care. The Equestrian Club has expanded this year with over 30 members from both the Senior and Junior schools, and the facilities available

to us at the V.E.C allowed girls of all standards, ages, and those without their own horses to participate. Our meets included theory lessons iii grooming. feeding, and saddling the horses, as well as practical lessons in show jumping. dressage. and gaines. This culminated in a competition in which all girls participated and were able to show their talents and progress, which were well rewarded. Congratulations must go to the small group who represented LMH at interschool competitions throughout the year. achieving great results. We would

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Ailie Jenkins (Captain) and Jacqueline Low (Vice Captain) 5th Row 1.-R

Horny Low Stefanie Richards Madeline Tilley Genevieve O'Connor Dominique Spanos

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Gabrielle Coles Samantha Podbury Zoe Taylor Emily Macfarlane Grainne Murray

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Megan Swinstead Harriet Horsfall Shannon Contin Nitria Von Sanden Kirsty Kearney

Eleanor Tiernan Sophia Robinson Alexandra Gribbin Elizabeth Jones 2nd Row ],-R

Holly Gardner Paris Vasiljevic Alexandra Fitzgerald Aleghan Stewart Chloe Dw,·er

Front Row 1.-R

Jacqueline Low Meg Allanadale Veronique Campion Elyse Kearney Natalie Burtie Alice Callaghan Ailie Jenkins

Absent

Georgia Charleson Bridget O'Brien Eugenie 1'1·ior

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Ms Phoebe Knowles Miss Lisa Ritchie

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9wnnastics This year has nlarked a time of transition for the LM H Gynitiastics Club. Led by Mi·s Monica Thom. the club continued to develop :11 a steady rate. with nwnibership further expanded as girls from Years 1 to 12 participated iii weekly classes organised by our calmble coachingteam. The highlight of the year was undoubtedly the club's move from

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the 'makeshift gymnasium in the Patricia Schaefer building to the f

new. fully equipped gym in the Barry Centre. The standard of the new facilities will hopefully provide our student gymnasts with an opportunity to increase their skill level ancl training hours.

The work ethic of all the girls this year has been exceptional.

Whilst the Junior gymnasts worked hard to compete iii Grnistar competitions. the Senior gymnasts trained up to twice a week. plus

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additional lunch-time sessions. in order to represent the school in the newly structured Intersehool Gymnastics Competition held at Bulleen Gym Club during early September. The results that were achieved during these three days of competition were encouraging and accurately reflected the amount of work the girls had put into refining their routines.

On behalfofthe Gymnastics Club I would like to thank Mrs Monica

Thorn for her perseverance and encouragement throughout her fiveyear involvement with I.oreto gymnastics. She will be finishing her role as Head Coach at the end of the year and we wish her luck for her future endeavours. We welcome Ms Anna Francis. who will be

taking over this position on a full time basis in 2003. We look forward to Anna's guidance and may she continue to further develop the grnmastics skills and the discipline required in order to achieve a successilll cyvinnastles club.

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Jane Matheson Carl>- I.,igana Sophie Riassell Rehecca Smart

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Alice Trumble Diarne Petras 11,4 Anna Fraiwis (('ouch)

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Anna O'Callaghan Emily Russell Kelly Carvalho Michelli Oitten Edwina Olver

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The year 2002 has definitely been a huge one for the Loreto Aerobics Club. We have seen the squad grow dramatically once again. with students from Years 3 to 12 able to participate. All students have improved to a

high standard :ind have shown much dedication. Their hard work and early mornings have definitely paid off with many medals being won at various Competitions during the year, Vic·loria once again dominated the National AEROSkools competition with Loreto taking a number of places.

Some of our hest results inchided: Gold to the -Starburst Team" of Sarah Adamson, Stephanie Rizzardi and Prudence Maynes (Yr. 7): Gold to the -NRG Boost Team" of Rebecca Howie, Annie (fliryan and Madeleine

Tostevin (Yr. 6) and Silver to the "Funkalishus Team" consisting of Kaylah Malishev, Cassandra Oaten, Alice Scotts-Dickson. Zoe Harper, Diarne Petras and Rebecca Moore (Yr. 7).

Tlic second major event of the year was the Sport Aerobics National Championships where Gold medals went to the "Starburst 'Peam" and "NNG Boost Team". Silver to "Funkalishus" and the "ArroBoom Team " of

Emily Prelovsky, Madeleine Maher. Alice Macfarlan. Alexandra Blackburn and Joanne Stergiou. Well done to Stephanie Rizzardi of Year 7 who also placed second as an indivi(liml competitor. Congratulations to Loreto's unly optional team, '"Sassa Boniba" who won Silver in the senior group division, The mixed Year 9 and 10 1,cain consisted of Jenna Flack, Alexandra Smith. .hilia Pashula and Romy Low.

The Loreto Ac iobics Club coaches also did extremely well in the Championships, l'he "Dream Team" of Jessica Fetterplace. Kate Fetterplace and Karen Cater placed first in the Elite Trio division. as did LMH Coach Eleanor Bunn in the Individual Female division.

I look forward to watching our Recreation classes and Competition Squad grow in size and strength. and believe this possible due to the new LM H Sports Centre. I would like to thank all the Squad girls for making this season so very enjoyable. and I look forward to seeing vol all next year. I would also like to thank our coaches, especially Miss Kerryn Cormick (National Coach of the Year - 2001). Our fantastic results would not have been possible without you.

Horny Low (Captain)

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Elisha Gartner Alison Spence .·\manda Cumbrae-Stewart Millicent Chalmers Alexandra Suffren Clare Rowe Claire White Tahlia Maclden

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In our last year of hauling three bags as we run to the

Hannah Fitzgerald Caitlin Grace Maria It·ving

Grimwade bus stop. pristine uniforms hiding the discomfort

Hannah Keely Alexandra Nash Amy Noonan

of our wet tights hurriedly donned in our rush to catch

·Jessica Noonan Imogen Russell Stephanie Sheldon Alicia Simonds

the 7.16 bus to get us to school on time. the Mandiville swimming team of 2002 demonstrated just how TOUGH

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we were!

A record 90 people chose to cut short their summer baking

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tinie to attend a :3 day swimming camp. and indicated that we were a team who wanted to make our mark. Now. with

a much larger cheer squad to complement our line-up. the team spirit lifted our individuals to achieve persoiial bests.

Aided by the dedication. hard work and the will power to

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avoid pressiiig that snooze button just one more tiine, our swimming team rose to new levels, highlighted by a wealth of notable performances. Most probably the climax of the season occurred at the SCSA carnival where tile Juniors

managed to take out lst place over some tough competition.

Mandeville managed to achieve a 3.d placing overall with the Seniors This is as good a year as we've ever had. Many

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thanks to coaches Mr Alex Pilcher and Mr Chris Stevens

for their perseverance and dedic.ation to our very willing

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Ashleigh Kubiak Eliza Tiernan

band of swininiers. Let's hope the comfort of our own pool

Amanda Valmorbida Lauren Fowler

surroundings does not soften our approach and dedication to

Sophia Robinson Kate Conlan Siana Madden

participation to our highest levels.

3rd Row L-R

Alix Hauser Stephanie Mattei Natasha Simonds Fiona Pearse

Jessica Curtain (Captain) and Dominik White (Vice Captain)

Eve Lillas Elizabeth Olney Sarah Vanderkley 2nd Row I.-R

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·Julia Mansour Bethany England ·Julia Sweeney Rebekah Lewis Lucv Adamson

Another successful season for our Surf Lifesavers with

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Gabrielle Coles (Captain)

LMH entering 3 teams in the South East Water Schools

Madeleine Tostevin (Captain)

Surf League. All the girls did extremely well in windy conditions and the A teani finished P' and went on to the

Alexa Madden Morgan Madden

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Rentle Brady Emilie Fellay Alexandra Fitzgerald

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·le*Aica Curtain Alison Spence Alison Regan Megan Prescott Kesiah Madden Kelly Moore Hannah ()'Shaughnessy

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Alexandra Smith Emily Tiernan Amelia Curtain Elisha (hurtner Dominik White .Alice MeNamarn Alexandra Suffren

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Sara MacLeod Claire White Annabel Suffiren

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Ailsa Landers Tahlia Madden Conor Mel.aughlin

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Mrs Cathy Hunt Mi' Chris Stevens (Absent)

Amy Hares Nicole Caser .-\melia O'Shaughnessy 1.illian Romano

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U? ater 'Polo A record number of girls embraced the winter chills of 6:00am Monday mornings, to be a part of the 2002 Water-polo team. So significant were the numbers that for the first time. a second

team was entered in the GSV competition. Both teams enjoyed a very enjoyable and successful season. with the B team achieving 2.d placing to

a very strong Lauriston. in Division 2. while the A team placed 4*11 in Division 1.

Our two new coaches Ebony Sweetnam and Eliza Suffren along with Mrs Cathy Hunt developed team skills and strategies which aided the

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rapidly improving teams to victory on several

Elizabeth Ames Hannah O'Shaughnessy Alison Spence Melanie Dalheimer Claire O'Dowd

occasions. It seems that some future home-

·Jacqueline Low Amanda Cumbrae-Stewart

ground advantages willlift the promising Water-

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Jacqueline Funder Elisha Gartner Emilv Packer Sall>· Brookes Samara Madden Clare Arl)on

polo teams to higher levels in the years to come.

Amelia Curtain 2nd Row L-R

Grace Mighell Claire White Sm·Ah Howard

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Eliza Suffren Mi·s Cathy Hunt Ebony Sweetnam (Absent)

The Diving Squad had a successful season. beginning with the Diving Camp. where 23 girls, were shown

the way of the diving board by Airs Monica Thorn and her twin sister Amanda. The team had a rocky start against Sacre Coeur at Harold Holt Pool, hosted

by Loreto on the February 22. After the girls were defeated. they were determined to shine at the GSV.

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The hard work and extra training paid off, as the girls took home the Overall Trophy in Division 3, with outstanding results. The following six divers did an awesome job in getting a place in every age division at the GSV championships on the 17tl of March: Sarah Adamson: Emily Richards: Sara Macleod: Julia Pashula. Alice Trumble and Jane Matheson.

Following close behind the Seniors were the Junior divers who competed in the Armadale District Diving 2nd Row L-R

Championships. Well done to the Junior division who

Sarah Adamson Rachel Carew

Bridget Lester Elisha Gartner Julia Pashula

Alice Callaghan for her big improvements over the last

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Sara Mac·Leod Danielle Carew

12 months. With such a good core of Junior divers this

Danielle Cooke Ms Anna Fi·ancis (Coach) Emily Richards Alice Trumble

year we look forward to a very successful year next year! I wish all the girls the best of luck for next year!

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achieved remarkable results and congratulations to

Joanna Downing Molh· Gardner Amy Ilyine Prue Whitehead Mrs Monica Thorn (Coach)

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The 2001/2002 Rowing season has proven to be one of the most successful vet, The season began early iii Term 3, with the Year 8 "Learn to Row" program and fitness and gym work by the Senior squad. This season saw the introduction of a senior camp for the first. second and third crew in Anglesea to kick start the summer holiday training program. Also in December the year 10's prepared for the stimmer holidays with a gruelling camp on the

Yarra. While many girls were still sitting on the beach enjoying their summer holidays, the senior racing squad attended the annual Naganibie camp. where they were pushed to their limits in order to fight for a position in the top crews. A week later the entire club joined together on the Yarra for a full squad canip. This gave the girls the opportunity to enhance their skills and fitness. With crews being decided by the time Term 1 began. girls were able to train at unsightly hours in preparation for the Head of the Schoolgirls and various other forthcoming regattas.

This season also saw the opportunity for the first two senior crews to compete at the Australian National

Championships, against other very competitive crews from around Australia. It was a great experience and both crews achieved great results. The Head of the Schoolgirls regatta held on March 16th and 17"' saw the girls row to the best of their ability. The club achieved great results with three winning teams - the Senior Open Seconds, the Year 10 6 crew and the Year 10 7th crew.

Although the season was strenuous. it proved also to be fun and enjoyable for all. This wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of

Ms Sophie Morrison, the Director of Rowing, Mr Rob Zahara. President Mr Phil Mustey and his committee and all the coaches and parents for their support over the season.

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Elizabeth ()'Dowd Emma Kingsbury Georgina Baliner 4th Row 1.-R

Amelia Curtain Stephanie Hagan Jessica Carter Bridget Moran

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Kate Conlan Emily Noonan Lauren Fowler Nichola Hainbridge Grace Campbell Elizabeth Doyle Olivia Knight

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Jessica Stockdale Megan Swinstead Eliza Tiernan Stephanie MIT)onald Deanna Spano isabelle Sleinis Danica Patawaran Imbella Moore

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Ellie Gribbin Eve Lillas Bridget Kelly Harriet Hot·sfall Si:ina Madden Stephanie .John Drlia Burgess

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Alexandra Nelson Alix Hauser Chelsea Frawler· Katherinerl'zelil Maeve Martyn Eugenie Prior Theresa Nguyen Natasha Simonds

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Lucy Higgins Stephanie Gorman Frankie Cox ·Julia Mansour Meghan Stewart Joanne Stergiou Isabelle Hayes Atlanta Mutimer

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Eliza Quinert Madelaine St·,iholme Leali Frangou ,·\111 ,inda Chong-Halliday Madeleine Kirkham Lucy .·\(lam Acm Renata Kopinski Eliza Whvte

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1(liza Christie Horny Adam: Siahn Stanovsek Dominique Moore Alexandra Mattei Tess McPherson Sophie Clarke KIt'o '1'zelil

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Annal,elle Tostevin Saniantha Hess Natalie Wilkinson Natalie Burne Sonia I<cipinski Sm·:ih Henley Amanda North

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Anna Iltighes Chm·lotte iliggins Eliza Grant Harriet Haig Georgia McCarth>· Rac·lic1 Cheng

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Bernadette \Valsh .Mannit Pidcork Isabella Casey Caitlin Moran .\le\,1 Madden

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Namni Scully Cheise:i 121·awle,· 11.icleleint· Tostevin Annabelle Healey Eliza Tiernan Fiona Prarse

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Alexandra Nelson Joanne Ste,·giou lillie Bowden Camilla Counsel Natasha Simonds Me: Stewart

Kirsty Kum·ney Isabelle Sleinis

Annabel .hines Front Row 1,-12

·Joanna PMcock Elyse Kearney Alix Hauser Madelaine Seaholme Eliza Christie

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Sarah Stonehouse Sophip Pownall Kesiah Madden Megan Prescott Kelly MeBride Sarah Keech Me],lilip D,ilhi·itner

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Lucy Kenny Elisha Gartner Hannah O'Shaughnessy Gabrielle Ingle Alexandra Bingham Brigid Coleridge Rachel Bachowski Joanna Downing

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Emily Tiernan Amy Itaxes Elizabeth O'Dowd Kate Gangitano Alice Al<Namara Natalie Butler Ebony Endes

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Isabelle Jones Hannah Carrodus Amy O Brien

Hannah Pownal] Sian Whyte Sarah Adam>;)n Melissa Dytion 3]·d Row 1.-R

Amelia O'ShaughnesSy Stephanie Maefarlane Ainy Ilyine Catherine Pentlri·v ])iana Fillmore Lillian Romano Annabel Suffren

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Alexandra 11,1]ev Jacquie Chin Li>48 Aranha Prue Whiti·head Monique Drayeott Catherine Randles

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Payal Jan'al Grace Mighell Alison Spence

Samara Macklen Stephanie Maynes Tahlia Madden Alisent

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The athletics team has completed another successful season this year. despite the cancellation of the SCSA and a few injuries sustained along the way. Many athletes

achieved personal bests, and competed in new and different events. hopefully having

fu n while gaining vital points for the team.

Fourth place at the GSV preliminary carnival qualified us in Division 2 for the

final, where we placed (ith· Congratulations to all the girls for numerous outstanding individual and relay performances. The All Schools Track Relays were also extremely

successful. with 6 teams qualifying for finals, and achieving one silver and two bronze medals - an effort to be commended.

A big thankyou to all the coaches. for their continual enthusiasm and encouragement. and to the teachers. girls and parents who came to support and acted as officials at the carnivals. Well done to everyone. the season

has been great fun. Best of luck for iiext

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Samara Madden (Captain) and Alison Spence (Vice C.aptain)

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This year's cross-country season was extremely successful with huge crowds alt oul· morning runs. Our team could be seen as the multitii(le of blue uniforms at the Tan on Wednesday niornings. trying to stay on one side of the path. We can be proud to say that our last few training sessions of the season had the largest turnouts that anyone can remember.

The Saturday morning competitions were as successful as can be expected for an APS invitational team.

Some mornings were very chilly with our designated tree providing minimal shelter. However. a group of girls braved each of these icy Saturdays to give the APS schools some competition to be worried about.

In the GSV. our team placed 2"d overall iii the C division with the Seniors winning their section.

Congratulations to Iniogen Russell

(Year 7) who placed 2"'' overall in the Junior section. We placed P in the SCS# at Albert Park and fiekled four runners in the State

Championships at Bundoora.

The season eiided with everyone in top form - at least a lot fitter t:han we were when we set out.

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Thanks to our coaches. Mr Edmund Best. Julia

Cullity, Michelle Funder and Brozie McCann and all those who helped. Congratulations to our enthusiastic team and keep running.

I)ominik White (Captain) and Laura Gleich (Vice Captain)

Tahlia Madden Emily Wallace Bridget Scanlon Kesiah Mudden Krist>' Hodges Siobhan Blewitt

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Zoe Hai·per Thu Pham Vanessa Blanco Rebecca Smart Maria Kastaniotis

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JU efore discovering his vocation as an artist.

The 2002 academic year began with a number of new

Vincent van Gogh longed to dedicate himself to

staff joining the Junior School. We welcomed Miss

helping the poor. He gave away the few possessions

Chelsea Boyle as a homeroom teacher of Year 6 and Mrs

he had and. once becoming penniless and

Lisa Mann to the Drama department. We were also

experiencing rejection. he discovered his calling as

most fortunate to have two graduate teachers join the

a painter. He decided that his mission was to bring

staff this year. in Miss Jo Azidley, a homeroom teacher

consolation to people through his art. He is quoted

of Year 5. and Miss Diana Gaussen in the Physical

as sayiiig. "I tcant to do drawings it'hich touch

Education Department. All staff have had a fabulous

people. I want to progress so far that people will

year and I thank them for their commitment, creativity

say of my work: he feels deeply, he feels tenderly...I

and incredible efforts throughout the year.

should want my work to show what

is in the heart of a nobody."Only

After many wonderful years of service to

one of over 1500 pieces van Gogh

Loreto Mandeville Hall. we have three

gifted women leaving our school at the

produced. was sold during his

lifetime. Olily after his death was

end of 2002. Mrs Dot Peters began at LMH in 1969. She has held various

his work truly appreciated.

hoinerooni positions and. since 1996,

In this year of Verity in all

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has held the position of Junior School

1.oreto schools in Australia. we

Religious Education/Liturgy Coordinator.

have been challenged to find [

Mrs Peters has also been an integral part

truth. integrity and the ultimate I

of the Junior School Leadership team. I

meaning of our lives. Van Gogh

thank Mrs Peters for her dedication and

went to extraordinary lengths to

support of students, staff and parents.

do so in his life. Such a journey is tremendously challenging. I

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The area of Special Education and educational support has been the

hope you have had the opportunity to continue to search for your

responsibility of Mrs Penny Trebileock

"ultimate meaning" this year.

from 1989 to 2000. when the Individual

DifTerences department increased in staff numbers. It is with a mixture of both

When we hear and receive the

truth. it is often confronting and impacts on our

sadness and joy, that we farewell Mrs Trebilcock at the

sense of security. We have been challenged in the

end of this year. Mrs Trebilcock has been a source of

recent past with devastating truths in a global and

extensive information and support for parents and staff,

local perspective. The words of St Benedict, of the

and has been greatly loved by the girls. I wish to thank

Wh century are as relevant today as they were for his

Mrs Trebilcock for her fine enthusiasm and endeavours

time. St Benedict suggested that at times such as

over the past thirteen years.

these we must take the opportunity to receive and cherish others, as God may be providing us with the

Mrs Gabrielle Warren joined the LMH staff in 1976.

opportunity of a life-giving connection.

Many staff and students of Loreto would have fond memories of their involvement with Mrs Warren over the

The staff and students in P-6 have had many

years she has been a part of the community.

opportunities for life-giving connections this year

Mrs Warren has been working at a number of different

and they have taken them on enthusiastically.

levels this year and has been a fabulous support to staff

Opportunities for enrichment in academic areas,

and the girls have loved working with her. We hope to

music. sport and the arts have abounded. and.

see Mrs Warren around the Junior School next year in

once again, this year has been one of amazing

a replacement capacity, but thank her for her wonderful

achievements. We have truly taken Mother Mary

contribution to I.MH.

Gonzaga Barry's words on board - You must

besides being real, (and) genuine... try to be niany-

Mrs Lisa Mann will also be taking leave throughout 2003

sided...A many-sided character is capable of great

as she returns to full time role of "nium", this time of

things, and little ones too. '

two little angels! All the best Mrs Mann and thank you for the great work you have done this year in the area of Drama.

ic>rts The staff has, once again. taken on an additional workload this year. by way of professional development. We have been involved iii a number of on-going Literacy and Numeracy projects which have involved time away from school. additional meetings/discussions after school, and plenty of professional reading. Many other areas have been

addressed covering curriculum areas, teaching approaches. enrichment and providing us with plenty of ideas leading into 2003. I commend the staff on their dedication to this aspect of their professional responsibilities and willingness to ensure excellent programs for the girls.

The introduction of the St Peter's Early Learning Centre this year has been a wonderful addition to the school and another way to strengthen our ties with St Kevin's College. The students in Junior School have had regular visits to the ELC to become familiar with the facility and start to develop relationships with the students who will be coming to INH next year or the year after.

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Weekly attendance at the St Peter's, Toorali Friday Mass has been another addition to the Junior School program this year. This has been an excellent addition to our RE program and has provided an opportunity for a link with the Toorak parish. Monsignor Cudmore has welcomed us each week and I think the parishioners have enjoyed having some younger churchgoers to join them in prayer!

The Archhishop advised us in the latter part of

Life in the Junior School

this year. that it is a directive of the church that reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is

before that of Eucharist. In light of this. a change to the Sacramental program will be implemented

as of next year. Students in Year 3 and above will be given the chance to share in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. while the celebration of First

Eucharist will become part of the Year 4 program.

We will not celebrate First Eucharist in 2003.

Finally, I would like to extend a note of thanks to the parents for their involvement this year.

In order to continue to develop the partnership between the home and the school, it is important that open lines of communication are maintained.

To those with whom I have met for regular or incidental meeting. to those who have helped out with swimming, PMP and various excursions. to those who have been involved in organising social and fundraising events and to those who have just dropped in to let us know that we are doing a fabulous job - thank you. Your work and words of praise go a long way.

As always. I look forward to sharing the journey with you.

(Ms) Lotiise Peyton Director of Junior School

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CLKoffering this report to the School Community. 1 pay tribute to the staff and stiidents of Loreto Mandeville Hall. I commend individual achievement. applaud excellence. delight in the inclusiveness of our co-curricular program and praise the dedic:ition

of both staff and students' parents in pursuing their interests. and recognise the unihiling support and encouragement of parents as partners in these endeavours. The incredible richness of school life evident in the following summary of the year

provides a great source of building community, a particular strength of our school of which I am justly proud: it is also an inspiration to us all to continue to use our gifts and talents in the best way we can, Social Justice

At Loreto Mandeville Hall, students f'rom every Year Level from Prep to Year 12 have eng:iged in a wide range of Social Justice projects. These have taken the form of flindraising. awareness raising. participation in community service programs, and programs of service within the sc·hool itself. The Social Justice focus for each '1'erm was defined b>· the Year 12 Social Justice Councillors, who lead the student body in this significant area of school life. Each activity represents ali important and

integral part ofa Loreto education. a broadening of mind. an expansion of understanding of worlds other than our own - worlds of people in need. people who are poor, both materially und culturally, and people who need others to speak and act for them.

Amnesty International

The Amnesty International Group is open to membership from Years 7-12. A well represented group within the student body, it is led by Year 12 students who work hard to plan and coordinate programs nimed at awareness raising and action, The group conducted letter-writing campaigns. 1,inchtime concerts, badge making and cake stalls. and also coordinated programs of group social action such as attendance at public lectures. This year the Amnesty International Group attended the Palm Sunday rally for refugees.

Red Cross and Salvation Ariny Appeal These two appeals were run this Year by students of Year 8 and Year 11. The students gathered together iii school uniform on

a Sunday morning. and with the help and assistance of n very committed group of teachers. door knocked for about three hours in the Toorak area neal·est the school. The Door Knock appeals were supplemented by awareness raising about the Red Cross and Salvation Army.

Loreta India

This year the stiidents of Year 10 raised money to send to the Loreto School at Elliot Road, Calcutta. The correspondence which comes in return from the school is a wonderful affirmation of the efforts of the girls - there is always some wonderful news about the school and the overseas students.

Blood Bank Donation

Year 11 students organised a day for the blood hank to come to visit the school. to enable all senior students to give blood if they wish. This voluntary social service served to educate the students in the importance of giving something of themselves, without return.

Daffodil Day Most students can say that they know someone who has suffered or is suffering with cancer. This year Daffodil Day was a focal point for the whole Loretto Community to contributte to Cancer research.

Sacred Heart Mission

Off'ering support to the Sacred Heart Mission is a given at Loreto Mandeville Hall. Twice this year the students supported the Mission with drives for food. clothing, and other products. and for people with great need within our local area. In terms

of educating for Social Justice. these drives are particularly important. fur they highlight the fact that inequity and hardship happen in out· own country, not far from our own homes, Guest Speakers from the Sacred Heart Mission were invited to the school to speak to the students.

Social Justice Mission

Each Year our Social .Justice Councillors organise a campaign on behalf of overseas missions or charities. Sometimes this

Mission is linked to Project Compassion: this year it was linked to local parishes. where parish drives to collect warm blankets for children from ali orphanage in Afghanistan were extended to the school community. This collection of warm blmikets was

a great success, and was supported and mate·hed by an education program conducted h>· the students and a guest speaker, at a morning assembly.

Tutoring Program 7'lie Tutoring Program attracts about sixty seni,r students each year. These volunteers travel to St John's East Melbourne, where ther assist in tutoring needv children. This program is coordinated by the St Vincent de Paul Soc·iet>- iii East Melbourne.

Loreto Mandeville Hall has the highest participation rate of any school involved, The students have given most generously of their tinie. collecting hooks and toys for the children thev tutor.

Epworth and Cabrini Special Ministry Each week about fifty senior students. who have undergone special training. travel to one of these two major hospitals to act as special minister to the patients. The students are on a roster and participate about three times each year, This is a community outreach program: the students learn much from those to whom they minister.

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Melbourne Juvenile Justice Centre

Yeal· 11 students are invited to p:irticil);ite in the socials conducted hy the Juvenile .Justice System for young men in Melbourne ·Juvenile Justice Centre. Approximately six socials were conducted this year. and the girls volunteered to attend these dances to socialist· with the boys. This is one ofthe longest social Hervier programs running in the school. having been conducted over n period of twenty years.

Social Justice Raffle

The Year 11 students once again cond zic·ted an annual monster nit'flo- over the last few years thi· procceds of this ral llc have gone to the Maternal Health Centre und Catholic Primary School at Halls ('reek. The proceeds support the immunisation of children mid the pill'(·hase <)11 equipment for the centre. Sttidents have also organised a shoe drive in conjunction with ColesMyer. fur the children iii H,ills Creek.

Year 12 (2001) results

Spec·ial events, award>i and outstanding results: VCE Premier's Awards Leah Lhn - Dance:

Top Arts I .en h I.im - 1)21 ncr. 1 .ucy MeNainara - Art. Ch loc 1 c,(10 lakin - Art: Dux of School .\n Pham (99.90):

Top achievers (ENTER of'98 or above) lic len Beatty, Sarah 14·non. Denirce Fon. Rosannah lienly.

Mary Li. Georgina Molloy. Daniela Panto, An Pham. Sophie Price. Rita Samuel. Katherine Senior

Curriculum Developments Curriculum 2002

The Year 2002 has been an exciting year ofTeaching and Learning at LMH. The foci fur the year have been many but three are focussed on in this report: Numeracy in the .Junior School. On-Line Curriculum in the Senior School. and an exciting project for Year 9 s wit h our neighbours St Kevin' s College.

On the agenda (,1 both Frderal and State Government. a re the twin goals ofimproving the I,iteracy and Numeracy. or Quantitative Literacy. of the population. With the expanding use of quantitative data in :ill areas of encleavoin·. not just the spedtic domains of the niatheniaticians und scientists, the importance of the acquisition of skills in Quatititative Literacy cannot be overestimated, The Junior School have been research partners iii two specific projects involving the teaching of Numeracy skills in the Early and Middle Years of schooling.

The first project is titled Researching Nunwracy Teaching Approaches iii Primary St·hool or RNTAPS. This is a 2 year project

conunissioned by the Victorian Department of Education and Training. the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria and the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria. The purpose of the project is to identify and evaluate a range of

offective classroom teaching approaches that support numeracy developinent iii the years P to 6. The teachers work with the

N unieracy Co-ordinator. Mrs Catherine Crowhin·st. and the facilitator. Associate Professor Di Siemon from RMIT to plan. share and evaluate their ciassroom practire in relation to n variety of approaches to the teaching of numeracy. The research for this project will be ong-oing throughout 2003 and thi, results available 1;it€·i' next vear. The staff has found the experience very worthwhile and are tel·tain that the benefits are flowing through to the classroom.

The second project is Success in Numeracy E.clucation or SINK. It aims to provide teachers with an insight into the numeracy capabilities of each child in their class through the use of a clinical interview. The staff at the .Junior School will be making use ofthe clinical interview with some students and through these interviews. identify where on a spectrum of growth points d o e s t h e s t u d e n t l i e . A n a s s o c i a t e d s e r i e s o f t a s k s a s s i s t s i n n i a p p i n g t h e p e r fo r m a n c e o f e n c h s t u d e n t . a n d t h e n 1 1 m e r a c y a n c l general m:ithematies programnw can then be tailored to suit their incliviclual needs. in the never-ending quest to provide the best facilities for "anywhere any time learning". the school has expanded the 1.AN with the provision of wireless hubs in many areas of the schoo] and is moving to inerease t he notebook population of the·

school hy including Year Ts in the notebook programme in 2003. The remaining years oftlic secon(lary schoc)1 are to he included in 2004. In readiness for this. 811 ficulties have been reviewing and rewriting their curriculum fur the purpose of on-line delivery in 2003. The programme is ovil·Keen hy the Head of Information 7'(,c·lili(logy. Mr Peter Gatsios. Integral to

:ind imbedded into the curriculum :11·i, the increasingly iniportant hiti,imation Literacy skills, collated and tabulated by Mrs Rosemary Ablic,tt. the Head ofthe ISC. Read>· for Year 7 in 2003. the aim for the new on-line curriculum is for it to be the

main means (,1' cleliver>· throughout the Senior School within the next couple of years. with access from honw or out:ide the school site being n priority via the school ilitranet.

In Term 3, the Year Hs undertook in exciting programme with their counterparts from St Kn'in's College at their Richmond Campus. Waterford. Our girls travelled to Richmond on six separate (,c·(1iisions ancl partook iii a variety of' innovative sessions with the boys, run hy volunteer teachers froin both schools. Choices included //istm·y and Film , A Mock Trial, Philosophy, Fractal Geometry and Creative Cooking. 1(valiiation of the progranime by the students anc] staff concii!·red on the worthwhile

nat lire ofthe prograinme and feed})Eick from this evalimtion shall inform the structure of t}ic· progi·amme in 2003.

The Curriculuni offered at !.MH continues to stimulate and challenge the girls and the teaching staff constantly strive to provide the best opportunities for learning for the students in their care. Each successive year proves to be more exciting than the last and we look forward to 2003.

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19-Uiti) )41 Information and Learning Technology (9/ Loreto Mandeville Hall The school is currently developing faculty web sites to house curriculum material such as teacher notes and other topic resources, assessment descriptions and dates, electronic resources such as text books, links to school documents und other

relevant web sites. and deliver this information to the school community both during and after school hours. Once the web sites have been created, they will evolve into dynamic. technology based learning areas that will add a further dimension to the learning process and aid in the attainment of learning outcomes. To achieve this, interactive, multi-sensory, self-paced activities will be added to all faculty sites iii ali on-going process of evaluation and improvement.

The Loreto Web Portal

The school is currently investigating the deployment of an intranet web site that will act as the central con cluit for :ill school

conimunity information. The web site will be personalized so that it reflects the needs of Senior and Junior School staff. students ancl administration, and dynamically driven +0 that the most acc'uratte and up-to-date inforination is always visible.

Personalised timetables. key school dates. Inilletin iteins. Rhoollianclbooks, curriculum material are ju,st some of the (lay-today information that will be available to the selic)01 coinm,inity,

The Co-curricular Program Debating

Debating is thriving :it Loreto under the leadership of Captain of Debating Elizabeth Anies,

T iii tennis took part in the

I)c bating Association c,i' Vic·toria Conwet,ition this year. The Grade D Loreto 2 Team. under t}w direction of ('alita in Nicole Jee, reached the Octo-Fi lin] s (the last sixteen teunis in Victoria) and t he Grade D Loret 0 3 Team, under capable Captain S:imililt ha Jreissati. reached the Quarter Finals (the last eight in Victoria), Many of our debiters produced (,litstancling personal

performances: 1)ebating Captain Elizabeth Ames (Year 12 ); Dominique Spimos (Year ll),Jane '1'elian ( Year 11) and Bridget Blackburn (Year 9) were all awarded Best Speaker on two occasions. Congraitulations to Sanixintha Areissati (Year 9) who was

awarded liest Speaker on three occasions.,\11 cle]):iters acquitted theniselves well throughout the st·ason :ind many talented crators were discovered. '1'hanks :ire duc to Stail' ('norclinator of Deliating Mr Andrew Mackay, who organised uncl elit·ected the t(:inis throughout the season.

Drama

Drama has progressed from strength to st rengt h in 2002 with hil·ge illinibers ()1' student S at 11]1 year levels. Wi. have Collaborated with Xavier College. both their Senior School and Kostkn Hall and with St Kevin's in a nitisical, Mach of these 1)}'c)(Ilic'lions has been a wonderfullearning experience for everyone involved, 1.eah Lim has been an exceptionally enthilsiastic and capable

Dranm Captain and I thank her furall here furts. Le:th organised the Yr 12 Thi·ati·e Sports Competition involving mixed trains fi·om Xavier and LMH. which 1 ilic,cl Mandeville Hall and raised money for one of thi, school charities. 1,(,ah 111:40 ran lulwhtime Drama presentations in Mandeville Hall und presented the zinnim] report in August at assembly with an entertaining PowerPoint display. This Year also saw the introduction of Drania Awards, Students are now able to achieve ('criiI icates, Halt Billes. Blues and Ilisignia in Draina. We congratulate our first two recipients of the Insignia Award, Leah Lim and Bernadetta So.87,rnski. We also congratulate last year's Year 12 on thi'ir outstanding results in Theatre Studies, where M of our 14 stizilents gained a score of·.H) or higller.

Year 1 2 classes of 2002 brgan the year with their productions of Autigotie ancl 71/zosc Learned Ladies, which were staged as a season of French Theatre in Mandeville Hall over two weeks in May, The plays were certainly in contrasting styles. one a modern adaption by Ati()itilh of the fanious Greek tragedy set in Nazi Germany and the other a light-hearted and delightful comedy by Molibre set in the cirriwing rooms of 18'11 centziry Paris, Shu/7/ing Shoes. a modern take on The E/re,' and the Shoemaker, which was our co-production with 1<ostkn H,ill. was n

wonderful experience for thi· Year 7 and 8 gil·ls involved.

This year we have been fortinate to have Tessa Wallis, sculptor and mask maker as Artist in Residence. Te,Hsa worked witli all our classes from 9-11. The Year 9 elasses produced some excellent nias k.s, which they used for their Greek Ph Ir,9, Years 1 0 and 11 made Commedia dell'Arte masks, which they too used in class productions ancl the Year 11 play, 11 was a tremelidous learning experience for the st zidents and stat'f ofthe I) ram a depart ment to have sonwon e of'['ess:1's talent in our school.

The P.\17 was again a surcessful evening of light entertainment at Melbourne Concert Hall. Collaboration is the key to each

house achieving their very best within the criteria for the PAF:ind all houses did an excellent job in producing a polished and entertailiing piece of Music Theatre. Section winners were: Drani:i-Morimne. I)unce-Barry. 1,esign-Mornane, Instrumental

Music-Mornan e. Choral 1\1 usic-Mornane and the P.·\F CU P went to 'larry for overal l cohesive ness of all t he d isparate elements, which go into the making of a 20 minute musical theatre piece, Congratulations go to all thi' students who worked so hard to create these performances and the huge efforts of all the staff behind the scenes.

Rehearsals for /20/neo an:d Juliet began in Term 2 and a canip was held at Buxton early iii the rehearsal process. This play was

directed b>· Tony Corr. Head of Drama at Xavier and was ably assisted by Jillian Scott und Joan Morgan Congratulations to all the students and staff who produced a fresh and entertaining version of' this classic, which played to a 'sold out' season at the Crypt in August.

Year 11 Theatre Studies staged their play under the new Winnie's Wing and in Mandeville Hall. which was transformeel into Caft) Goldoni. a wonderful theatre restaurant. in thi, round. The play. A Serpant to Tien Masters, was a ti'emendous slic('(449

after many hours of rehearsal. which included Circus training and commedia choreography rehearsals at NICA

1%)920/,00 The students enjoyed this foray into the wonderful world of professional circus training. Much effort also went into the costumes. set. masks and pi·operties for this production. which were made by the Year 11 Theati·e Studies class. We would like

to thank the 5 Xmierboysinthecast. especially Giuliano Ferla whodid such a superb job with hisrole (,f' Truffaldino. Special mentions must also go to Alexandra Sweeney. Sarah Ryan. Sean Murphy and all the cast and crew. Congratulations go to Joan Morgan, Director and Alycia Hevey. Production Manager.

Intel·house Draina. Years 7 and 8 was held iii Term 4 and proved an entertaining :ifternoon in Mandiville Iiall. Thanks to the captains and vice-captains and all the students involved from all four Houses und congratulations to Slornane on their win,

Junior School Drama has been ably led by Lisa Mann, Year 2 presented a special performance on dolls for their parents mid friends in Term 2 and Year 4 presented Shadmc /'uppcts in Term 4. Year G staged Dragon Girl at Chapel off Chapel, which

was perfornwd over two nights in September. The students clearly enjoyed their final ·hinior School production as much as the parents. friends and teachers in the audience. CongratillationK go to Lisa Xlann. director and her able assistants. the Year 6 teachers, and the Year 10 crew.

Classroom I)raina highlights this year inclucie. the Year 10 annual interclass Theatre Sports Fundraiser. This was an exciting· linclitime event to raise money for the Year 10 Charity. Mrs Kay's (·tass team.

Wannabe Heroes.

won the trophy this year.

with some creative and highly entertaining inwrovisations from all teams, Thanks to all participants and the hu·ge audience who supported this event. Year 8 Drama classes adapteel childrens stories and performed these for the Junior School over two weeks. The girls at all levels really enjoyed this experience. Year 9 have produced some excellent devised plays in our linclitime theatre season. Year 11 Theatre Studies presented a scene and duologue at the Regional Final of 1'lie Globe Shakespeare

Festival in,June und weir highly commendecl. We encled the year with an Interhouse Theatre Sports ('onipetitin n with Year 10 and 11 students involved. Mulhall was the winning House!

it has bern a most productive :incl exciting year for £71 1 in the Drama Department. 7'hank you to the staff. Joan Morgan, Robyn Kay and Lisa Mann. for all their hard work and continued commitment to all that they do, Thanks :11>40 go to the other staffat LMH. who support our vast program of work both withiii the curriculum and beyond, Barbum Watt und Patricia Schroor. for their work on pul,licity and Front-of-House. Lica Rodek for photography. Brian Ellett for set construction :ind advice, I)avid

Oldhum. ticketing. and Fraser Kane. sozind. Thank you to all the enthusiastic and cominitted students who contributte so much of their time. energy and creative imagination and talents to all the work done in the Drama Department, We look forward to another creative and successful year in 2003.

Fundraising Fundraising for a diverse range of worthy charities has taken place throughout the school year, Special thanks to the Social Justice Councillors. the staff of Years Prep-6. the Year Coordinators and Mrs Jill Fitzsinions and the Student Representative

Council for their efforts in working so tirelessly and selflessly raising money for those in need.

Students from Years Prep-6 enthusiastically supported a number of worthy projects. Jeans for Genes Day particiation raised $405.00. donations of $335.00 was made to the Council for Cancer Research. and a further $107.00 to Big Cuppa (Cancer

Council). Great support of Green Day raised $200.00 for the purchase of a worm farm. A wonderful sum of $4729.40 was raised during Family Week (Centrectire). and we thank all those who gave so generously. $175.00 went to Project Compassion this year. $1220.00 to the Epilepsy Foundatioil and $632.00 for Child sponsorship to Plan Australia. This was a wonderful effort by students. parents and staff iii our Years Prep-6 arc'a.

Year 7 students once again enjoyed a wonderful Record Night. raising $527 for Loreto Entally in India. The Red Cross Door Knock in March raised an impressive $2524.00. The combined efforts of the Year 11, :ind the Year 8,4 for this endeavour,

is much appreciated. Year 9s were pleased to support "Here for Life". raising $60.00 South Africa. Year 11, supported the Eating I)isorder Foundation. donating $1,037.00. the proceeds of a very successful cake-stall, and plaili-clothes day, Loreto Mandeville Hall once again participated iii the Maytime Fair. run by Xavier College, Here the Yeat· 12>; managed to raise $6·13.:1,3 for the Jesizilt Mission Abroad. thus joining with one of our brother schools und assisting in a significant annual event. '1'he SRC Qi.serves particular congratulations for their promotion and support of all the fund-raising activities

within tile Senior School. .\part from assisting with the flind-raisers listed al,ove, the SRC Iwearne involved in Loud Shirt Day. raising $221.75 for the Hearing Association. they supported Kids Help line with $65.-15. and sent Loreto Calc·utta $1(,0.0(1. The annual Pied Piper Appeal. coordinated and run by Ms Anne Callahan. raised an impressive $5,859.60 for the Roval Childre]64 Ilixspital. Special thanks to Ms Callahan and the many students who braved the cold weather on Good Friday to help collect for this worthy cause.

Music

2002 has been an incredibly rich and rewarding year for all the school':4 musicians with many significant achievenients 111 ensemble performance and in individual performances.

Beginning Open Day in Term 1 through to the Final Assembly and other end of year performances. our various hands, orchestras and choirs in both Junior and Senior Schools have provided great musical performances at school events, in concerts and workshops with other schools. at eisteddfods and at public events.

Without n doubt the Music Festival. this year titled "... and the night shall be /illed with Music" was thi· most wonderful

intisical evening and we enjoyed nwinorable performances fi·om all Junior and Senior School ensenibles.

In Term 3 it was with great excitement that we celebrated the success of our musical production with St Kevin's College - "High Society". Shortly after this St Patrick's Cathedral resounded with beautiful orchestral and choral music at oul· Feast Day Mass, on Tuesday 3 September. and 'rerm 3 ended on the highest of musical notes as we celebrated with great pi·ide the skills and talents of our most senior performance students at the Sonata Concerto Concert at Melba Hall. Melbourne University.

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Our Oak Park}ui· Recitals continue to raise the performance standard of our girls and partictilar recognition must go to our

nine Units 3&4 Music Performance students who gave a VCE Oak Parlour Recital of the highest order in October, Lunchtime Concerts have been ably led by the liouse Music Captains and the high level of participation in these concerts has given students worthwhile performance practice.

Our Friends of Music group has provided great support behind the scenes at all music events this year and we appreciate the time our music parents give to our music activities.

2002 PERFORMANCES

The St Cecilia's Strings, the Wind Trio und Clarinet Quartet performed at the Notary Chib of Chacistone's Sounds of Stonnington in Central Park. Malvern on Saturday 23 March. The Manderille Flute Quartet participated in the 11 th Atistralian Flute Festival held in Mell)ourne at the Victorian College of the Arts 'I'hursday 28 - Sunday 31 March, We very nitic·h appreciated the contributions of' the musicians who participated in the official ceremony at the Blessing and naming of the Mary Gonzagn Barry Centre on Sunday 19 May and to those who participated in the festivities afterwards - the Recorder Ensembles, Senior Trumpet Ensemble. Loreto Symphony Orchestra, Stage Bernd, Symphonic Band & Vocal Ensemble.

Vocal Ensemble, Senior Choir, Loreto Symphony Orchestra, Concert Band & Manderille String Orchestra

presented a combined concert with St Kevins College on Wednesclay 22 May. Thank you to the Middle School Quartet who performed at Di· Anne Hunt's farewell at Queen's Hall, Parliament House on Friday 24 May, This group also provided beautiful music at the /•'riends of Music Cocktail party a week earlier. On Sunday 2 June the Senior Choir was invited to

bc, pil rt (,1 the Inaugural Schools' Al :iss at St Francis' Church. Xle 11)c,urne, joining with the St Francis ('hoir and a choir fi·om Xavier College.

On the evening of Friday 6 September thi, 1.oreto ('hapel provided a beautiful setting for the

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performances from oui· String Quartets, Chamber Choirs, Clarinet Trio & Trumpet Ensenibles. The italians Exhibition

at The Melbourne Museum provided an ideal setting. with an audience of hundreds 01' Melbournians, for the Mandeville String Orchestra who performed on the afternoon of Sunday 6 October, On Hunday 11 Octoher members of' tilt· Vocal Ensemble with some singers from the Year 7/8 Chamber Choir Mang nt ,;pin

Sunday Mass at St Carthage's Church. This University ('hurch in Parkville has close affiliations with St Mary's College. which is run by Loreto sisters. We welcomed the T 'Ang Quartet to Loreto on the afternoon of Friday 18 October. It was a privilege

to be able to host Singapore's only full time professional quartet. which has won numerous awards and glowing reviews. iii a one hour performance for our Junior und Senior School string musicians.

Year 7/8 Choir with the St from the Senior Choir

Cecilia's Strings visited Cabrini Ashwood iii November to play fur the residents, Year 9 Mingers

visited on another afternoon to play for the residents there.

In the Junior School the String Spinners enjoyed a lovely workshop afternoon in May with the junior st]·ing players from Sacri'· CoCut·. The c·hot·al groups linve had a very rewarding performance rear with the Year 3 & 4 Choir performing iii the Australian National Choral Association:s Thoral Festival in Mav and nt the Mission Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral in October.

'1'lie Combined Choirs

reached the Finals of the Horoondara Eisteddfod in June, performed at the Waverley 1·:isted(11'od iii

Augtist, und led the singing nt First Communion in September, The Wind Band also performed in the Large Ensembles section of the Boroondarn Eisteddfod.

Junior School Choirs. Recordev Ensemble. String Ensembles and Wind Band combined to perform at the JSH.·\.\ Music Festival at Dallas Brooks Hall in August and all ·hinior School Ensembles performed at the Junior School Ensemble Concert on the afternoon of Sunday 20 October.

Workshops and Masterclasses 11:11·r>· Bignall. one of Melbourne's leading Iiand Directors. spent a day at school on Sunday 5 May with the Concert Bernd & Symphonic Band.

Cardina Cuttler and Ben Williams from the Victorian College of the Arts came to school on Wednesday

31 July and performed for our Woodwind students. Following this Robert Schubert, lecturer in Clarinet at the VCA, look a Masterclass with our students f'rom Yeary; 7 - 12. This was organised as part of the VCA's Schools Liaison Week. On Monday 16 September Elizabeth Mitchell. Head cit Keyboard Studies at the Victorian College of the Arts. visited Loreto to give a Piano Masterchiss to our junior and senior pianists from Years 5 - 10.

VCE Music Performance students Units 3&4

participated in a four concert Recital Series with St Catherine's School, in

Terms 3 and 4. On Tue.sday 10 September a combined liand Workshop / Concert was held for our Symphonic Band at Scotch College with their Hymphonic Wind Band. The Year 7&8 Chamber Choir enjoyed a delightful choir rehearsal workshop

with composer Calvin Bowman on Wednesday 16 October. St

Cecilia's Orchestra

enjoyed a Friday String Workshop with

well-known Melbourne String teacher Julie Hewison.

Student Achievement- Eisteddfods & Competitions '1'he Senior Recorder Ensemble achieved :3rd Place in the Recorder Ensemble section at the Boroondara Eisteddfod. The

VCE Reco,·de,· Quartet ,whieved 2"(i Placth iii the Wind & Brass Ensemble section at the Boroondara Eisteddfod. The VCE Recorder Trio achieved an Honourable Mention in the 21 Years & Under Chamber Ensemble section of the Waverley

Eisteddfod. The Junior School String Orchestra achieved an Honourable Mention in the Small Ensembles section at the Boroondara Eisteddfod in May. 135

9Aeorti Many individual students deserve particular congratulation. 7'heresa Nguyen. Y,· 5 received an Encouragenient Award in the 10 Years & Under Duet Section at the Dandenong Eisteddfud. Hannah Coleman, Yr /1 achieved 2n,i Place in the Wind & Brass 18 Years & Under section. and un lionourable Mention in the Wind & 111·ass C )pcn ,;ection at the Waverler Visteddfod, Hannah also achieved success at the Hallarat Eisteddfod with 3"' Place in the Open Woodwind Solo and receiving 2 Ild Plac·e in the VCE Woodwind Solo. Laura Hertaeg, Yi· 11. achieved 2'1" Place on Trumpet in the ()pen Section at the Boroon(larn Eisteddtod. Jane MatheMon. Yr / / achieved 2'1'1 Place in the 16 Years & Under Piano Holo at the Waverle>- Eisteddfod. 2"'1

Place in the 16 Years & Under Piano Solo at the Manningham Eisteddfod und :1"' Place in the Small Ensembles section at the Dandenong Eisteddfod. Elsa Musolino. 3 1 11 achieved 1-' Place in the Recorder Solo. 16 Years & Under section at the Waverlry kisteddfod. Stephanie Rizzardi. Yr 7 achieved 2"'1 Place in the Recorder Solo. 12 Years & Under section at the

Waverley 1·.isted(lfod and thire placings Mi the Ballarat Fisteddfod - 2'Ill Place in the 13 Years & Under and 2"1 Place in the 13 Years & Under Solo sections. and 1 4 Place in thel'ears & Under Duet section. Natalie Wong. Yi· 5 received an Hollc)111·able Mention on Piano in the AM!613 Grade 7 Syllabus or equivalrnt section at the Mannilighnin Eisteddifod a n d 3 " Place on Violin in the U) Years & Under Orchestral Strings section at the same eisted{11 od. Natalie also :whieved an l ionourable Mention on Vic,lin at the Dander.ong E.ist (·(1(lic)(1.

AMEB Examinations

Congratulations to the 180 1.XI!-1 students who surressfully undertook AM]·:14 examinations during the 2002 year. The foHowing students achieved very hiuh results in exanlinations for Grade 5 ancl above: Christine Hou. y,· 10 achieved her Licientate of Music (I. 1\111% .\) on Pi:ino. :111(1 Honours for Grade 6 1111:irianship. Penny Wang. yi· 11 Grade 6 Alusicianship. 11(,liours. .Jane Matheson. Y,· 11 Gradi· 6 Music:inshp. lic,nours. Samantha Lati. Y,· 1 0 Gracie (i Alusicianship. Honours. Hannah Cole inan. Yr /1 C h·acle 7 Flute, A+. Theresa Nguy en. Yr S Grade 5 Violin. A+.

Jialing Chen. }i· 7. Grade 8 Piano. A, Meghan Keary. ki· 9 Grade 5 Ciarinet. ..\. 16 18:, Musolin o. Y,· 11 Grade 8 Recorder. \. Theresa Ngu>·en. Y,· i Gracle G Piano. A. Sophie Serong. Yr 10 Grade 7 Flute, A, Monica I,i 11:i H. Y,· 9 Grade 3 '1'heory, lic,nours. Meg-han Keary. Yr .9 Grade 5 Recorder. .\. Brigid Coleridge. Yr ,9 (h·ade 5 Pinno. .1. Stephanie Riaardi. Yr 7 Grade (i Recorder. A. . Lidia Vitelli. Yr 10, Grade 7 Clarinet. A. Natalie Wong. Yr 5 Gracle 6 Violin, A. Outdoor Education

The Year S students ventured to Camp Blixton in the second week of Term 1. They were entertained with bushwalking. camping. trangia cooking. high ropes course, canoeing and spending time with friends. The weather was kind and not too

hot After being faced with new and exciting challenges. thestudents returned home with many fund meniories of the outdoors.

In August. the Year 9 students expel·ienced great weather for their week in the bush. although the first day was a little unpleasant! Half of the students travelled to the Macalister River and the (,ther hall'journeyed to the Mitchell River. They walked. rafted. abseiled and lived in a small group for the duration of the trip. The challenges were amazing and the environment iii which they lived for five days was beautifuL

Thank >·011 to the Outcloor Education Group und fur all our adventurous staff toi· their work the>· do with our Year 8 and 9 programs.

Sport The celebration of Sport at Loret.0 Mandeville Hal] is even more-so this year with the addition of the wonderful Mary bolizag:i Barry Sports Centre to our facilities. What an amazing venut· this is, kind how well it has been used ah·eady throughout the second semester.

Aerobics

Congratulations to the Aerohics Trams who have achieved outstanding results throughout the >-car: National AERO:kools

Champion>,hips - (lold to "St:irbust Te:im" (Year 78 Sarah Adanison. Stephanie Rizzardi. Prue Ma>·nes). Gold to "NI{G lionst Team" (Year 68 Rebecca Howie. Annie ()'111·yan. Madeleine Tostevin: Silver to the "Fiink:ili:hus Te:im" (Year 7s Kaylah Malishev, Cassandra Oaten, Alice Scotts-Dickson, Zot· Ilarper. Diarne Pet i·as. Relween Muoi·i,), Sports Aerobies National Championships - Gold to "Starbust'I'cam" mid NRC; Boost Te:im": Silver to 1funkalishus Te:1111" and to "Aeroboom 77·27111 A'ear Ts Emily Prelovsky, Madeleine Maher. Alice Maciarlan. Alexandra Blackburn. Joanne Stergiou). hi the Senior Divi>don. silver to -Sassa Homba" (Romy Low Yr H), Jenna Flack and Alix Smith Yr 9). In the Elite Trio Division. three of our co:whes and past students achieved gold as the "Dream Tenin" C.Jessica Fetterplace. 1<ate Fetterplace and Knren Carter.

Another coach. Eleanor litinn won gold in the Incliviclual Frmile Division. Congritulations to Kerign Cormick -Coach ofthe Year 20()1. and thanks to her fur leading the Aerobics team with elwi·uy ancl vitality.

Athletics

Another wonderful year on the track: GSV Preliminary Track und Field Carnival - LX111 placed 4 : GSV Division 2 Track and Field Ch:unpionships - LMI! phu·ed (6'11: Vic·torian Schools Track Relay Championships - Sih·er in the U14 4 x 2()0m (Alicia Simonds. Imogen Russell. Anit·lia C)'Shaughnessy. 1.illian Romano). Bronze in the Ul,8 -1 x 20()m (Sophie Ball.

Elizal)eth O'Dowd. Alice Mt·Nam;ira. Sarah Stonehouse): Bronze in -1 x 80()117 (Sophie liall. E.lizalieth 01)(In (1. Alison Spence, Surah Stonehouse): Lucy Kenny (Yr 11) - placed 211(1 in the 200m final und :1"' in the H)Om final at the Victorian Youth Championship,6. Lucy was selected to represent Victoria in the Australian Youth Athletics Championships and was placed 4'11 in the U 18 40()111 and 1" in th,1 U 18 4 x 100111 relay. Georgina Clarke (Year 12) was placed 1-' in the 13()Oin in the National Athletics Championships and was selected to represent Australia at the 2002 Coniinonwealth Games in Manchester,

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9?00/70 Badminton

Early morning Badminton practices in the Barry Centre are a regular sight, GST weekly matches saw few wins but lots of fun and participation. The Seniors were placed 8th, juniors / Inters Gth. Basketball

The LMH Ihiskethallers have enjoyed their season immens,11>. The 2001 Intermediate Basketball '1'ram were Semi Finalists in the McDonalds ('up: 2001 GSV season intermediates won the zone competition. the semi-finals and were runners tip in the Ch·and Final. In the SCHA. the 2002 Senior team was placed 2"'1 Cricket

Congratulations to the Senior Loreto Mandeville H:ill Cricket Tram, who were Grand finalists in the Victorian Women's Cricket Association Under 17's competition. In the 2001 *W senson. the seniors were placed 2'1 Melanie· Dallwimer and c,eorgina Joi·dan were selected for the CH\' Representative Team.

CrosM country

Throughout the Term. Cross Country attracted 30 girls. who regularly att:ended early niorning training, participat,ed in the APS Weekly Saturday competition. and represented LATH weekly. In the SCSA 0111· team was placed 5th, CH V 61'1 in the

Preliminary Carnival und LMH placed 2"d in Division 3 Championships. St·nior Team placed 1-t, Juniors 2nd und Inters 2"C Congratulations to [mogen Russell (Year 7) who was placed 3rd overall in the junior section, Diving

It is wonderful to see the divers train on our very own diving boards! This year LXIH was placed 58 GSV Preliminary Diving Championships. lind in the GSV Division 3 Diving Championships. Loreto Mandeville Hall was placed 11 Equestrian

2002 was a successful rear for the LAIH Equestrian Club. allowing girls to extend their knowledge and ,skills in horse

riding and horse care. The Equestrian Club has expanded this year with over 30 members from both the Senior and .Junior s(·hook and facilities at the V.E.C. Allowed girls of all standards. ages. and those without their own horses to participate.

Fencing

A special m (.lition fin· Jit lia Hughan (Year 9) who participated in the National Fencing Championships, and gained 2 "''place in the Ul,3 Inclividual Foil and Foil teams. 3"1 Uli Individual Epee and l' in the Ul 7 Epee teams. hi the Jack Schaul'ur Fencing Competiton, Renuka Hajadurai gained 1-' place.

Golf

The GSV Annual Past Pupil und Present Pupil Golf Day was well attinded and a great success, Aimee Mohren Mear 11).

Felicity Whplan (Year 12). Jan Lupson (Past Pupil) and Matireen Whelan (Past piti,il). 6' overall; Felicity Whelan was placed 31'd individually in the students section. Five LMH students participated in the (;HV 7 week Satizi·(lay Colf ('linic Prograin run hy Women's Golf Victoria. Felicity Whelan gained 3'd place in the AGS Inter-Association Golf Championships at Royal Melbourne (:olf Chili.

Gymnastics

ThoGyinnastics Cubisenjoyingthe new fully equippecl gyninasizim inthe Barn· Centre. Inthe ISG Gymnastics Competition.

2"'' place was awnt·cled to the LMH Junior te:im, Alexandra Jolly, Michelle Oaten. Rebecca Smart, Sophie Russell, Emil>' Russell. and Tess (ian,gitano. Our other junior team. Anna Callaghan. Emily Richards. Sai·ah ()'Connor and Genevieve Naughton conipeted in a tough field, and although there were not enough competitors for a team placing. the team was assured that their gymnastics was of a very high staiidard. Open Division saw the Level 5 teanis narrowly missing out on a podium finish, but all train members achieved scores of above 30.00. Edwina Olver made a comeback after her retirement 2 vears ago to compete. and Kate Nathan competed as an individual in Level 6 to finish 1 St overall. nearly 2 points ahead of the rest of the field.

Hockey

Many girls enjoyed playing on the turf this season. Iii the GSV Competition. the Seniors were placed :1"'. the Intermediates

trd and the ·Jiiniors Sth. .Jane Furze (Yeal· 11) deserves congratulations forher selection to represent Victoria in the U16 State Teani to compete at the National Chainpionships in Perth.

Netball

In the (;SV Competitions. the Senior B team were Zone witmers. re:whing the Semi-finals in the (;SV. Senior A ti·am plic·ed 2"i Junior A and B teams also placed 2",1 in their zones. Madeleine White deserves conunendation for selection to represent

Victoria in the School Sport Alisti·alia Netball Exchange. Victorian Schools Netball Championships. Junior A team narrowly missed State Finals on ])('reentage.

Rowing

1,MH was represented by twelity-seven crews at this year's Head of'the Schoolgirls Regatta. 1:13 rowers and coxes travelled to Geelong on Friday afternoon. We raced in nineteen divisions, fourteen crews made the A final and three of these crews won.

Congratulations to the Year 10 coxed four division DA crew (Anna Huggins. Jessica Carter. ·Julia Curtain. Sophic· Pownall and Simone Tyson), Year 10 coxed four division 511 crew (Georgina Balmer. Caitlin DAparno. Emma Mulkearns, Reberc·a Green and Kelly O'Bryan) and the Senior fourth coxed four division :3 crew C Lucy Virtue. Kathryn Lachal, Mia Cusack, Annabel Doyle

9440.Mi Rowing continued and Yvette Haikal). 1]¥ the Victorian State Championships - 3 state titles (Year 10 seconds. Senior 1st and Senior 2nd crews).

Congratulations to Kristy Hodges (Year 11) who was selected to row in the Victorian Junior Development Quad and raced in Penrith at the National Selection Regatta placing 2'ld. Kristy achieved the fastest ergo in the State in the junior division.

Skiing Victorian Intersehools'Snowsports Championships. Mt. Buller - 23 I.MH students (9 SH. 14 ·JS). over 150 schools represented

from across the state, and nearly 5000 (·unipetitors. Champion Schools Trophy - Junior School Team placed 5'11 overall.

Outstanding individual performances: Charlotte De Oliviern placed 11'11' iii the Moguls, 128 iii the Alpine and 2(}th in the Cross Country. Bridget O'Brien placed 10'h in the Moguls. Natasha Silnonds placed 23"' in the Cross Country. Atlanta Mittimer placed 6'h in the Snowboard event.

Soccer

in 2()02 Soccer was the most popular GSV Sport at LMH with over 120 girls attencling training across all year levels. Many

teams did well in competition. with the Seniors 34. Inters 3'il. Jiiniors 5t Well done to Danielle Jackson (Year 8) - Member of' Ul·1 team who placed l't in the Victorian Women's State Soccer Championships.

Softball

,Sol'tball was likewise very popular this year, and the teams enjoyed the games und also soine success. In the GSV competition. the Seniors came ·Ph. Intermediates Qh. Juniors 2'1(1.

Surf Life Saving

State Schools Surf League - O,11· 'A team plarpcl 14' in the Metropolitan Round and went on to compete in the Grand Final at South Melbourne I.SC. Kesiah Madden (Year 10). Clair(1 White (Year 10), Sara Macleod (Year 10). Amy Hayes (Year 10). Alice MeNamara (Year 11), Jessica Curtain (Year 12). Dominik White (Year 11), Chm·lone Chalmers (Year 8).

Swimming Swimming at Loreto Mandeville Hall is going from strength to strength. The GSV Preliminary Carnival placed LMH 56: GSV Division 2 Championships, LXIH placed 6tt Juniors 2nd overall. SCS:\ Division 1 Carnival . LMil placed .*d, Juniors placed 1,t overall. In the Victorian All Schools Relays, Ul 3 medley relay team won a bronze medal. Congratulations to Charlotte

Chalmers (Year 8), Imogen Russell (Year 7), Lucy Barker (Year 7) anci Bridget Noonan (Year 8). In the All Schools individual Championships. Charlotte Chalmers (Year 8) was selected to represent the SOSA.

Tennis

A most successful GSV season with 3116 teams placing l' or 211'1. Both the inter alid senior B teams placed 1-t in our zone so went on to play in the Inter-zone finals at Melbourne Park. Special mention for Stephanie Mactarlane (Year 8) who was Runners Up i in the Doubles National 14 and Under Grass Court Tennis Championships in A]bury.

Volleyball

A good season of fun and participation in the (:SV with some pleasing results - Juniors 3'.1 Inters 5t: Seniors 5th.

Water Polo

No matter the weathei·. twenty two dedicated girls regularly train early each Monday morning. This year the B te:un progressed to the top GSV Finals to finish Runners Up.

OTHER SPORTS EVENTS 2002

Sports Camps A fantastic start to the year with so many girls involved in camps and clinics for sport in the week prior to school resuming for 2002. 1:30 rowers. 70 netballers. 100 swimmers. 20 divers. and 40 girls enjoyed a trip to Portsea to swim with the seals and dolphins. We also ran a netball clinic day and an athletics clinic day on the· first clays of '1'erm 2 and 3 respectively.

Active Girls Breakfast

11 1.AIH ..tudents from Years 8 - 12 attended the breakfast at the Melbourne Convention Centre. The girls sat :it tal)les with Marg Crowly, Olympic 1500117 runner, Linley Frame, World Champion Swininier und Lisa Hopkins, Victorian Calisthenics

Representative. They also heard from a panel of sports women including Michelle Timms. well known 01>-mpic Basketballer.

Pierre De Coubertin Awards

Megan Prescott Gear 11) was awarded the prestigious Pierre De Coubertin Award for her dedication. commitment and positive approach to sport. This award recognizes students who. through sport, display attributtes of the ()1>·mpic ideal. The Olympic movement recognizes the importance of sportsnianship. teamwork and trying to achieve your personal best.

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*Relloyts With thanks

Particular and special thanks are due to the School Captain, Yvette Haikal. and School Vice Captain, Alexandra Suffren. who linve been exemplary student leaders throughout the year. Their energy and enthusiasm never failed. They both gave generously and of their best: their own love of the school was evident in all they did and achieved.

Thank you to the Parents' Association for a fruitful and event-filled year, Particular thanks are due to the President of the 148·ents' Association. Mr Gerard Higgins. and Vice-Presidents Mrs Caz Haig and Joe Sala. The Parents' Association has

continued to support theschool buildingfund. and forthisweareever grateful. Thanks youalsotothe Past Pupils'Association led by out-going President Rebecca Buettner and new President .Jane Nathan, fbi· their continued support of the school iii friendraising and fundraising. The wider I.oreto fainily is very important to us, and the work ofthe Past Pupils' Association in making and maintaining links with past students is vital.

Thanks are due to all the staff of this wonderful school, for it is they that make it all happen, Their dedication, commitment and professionalism is evident in all that ther do. and I thank them for their support and efforts this year, Deserved thanks also to the school Leadership Team - lan James (Director of Business Operations), Andrew Schmidt (School Coorclinator), Louise Peyton (Deputy Principal-Director of Junior School). Catherine Sim (Deputy Director of Jiinior School). Elizabeth Burns (Deputy Principal-Director of Studies) and Rosemary Doolan (Deputy Principal - Director of Pastoral Care). who continue to lead the school to new levels of excellence in all areas. The support of the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary is evident in all that we do at Loreto Mandeville Hall. and for this we are very grateful. We are blessed to be carrying on the important work that the sisters began so long ago.

Finally, many thanks to the menihers of the School Council: Bryan Madden (Chair). Annal,elle Scanlon (1)el)lity Chair), Elizabeth Curtain. John Sheldon. Peter Suffi·en. Mit'Imel Te'lan. Ma,ireen Burke ibi·m, Jacqueline MeGill, ibl ni. Catherine

Knvesi-Killerhy and Christopher Pideock. for their dedicated. genci·ous and committeel governance ofthe school. Many thanks to Her Honour Judge Elizabeth Curtain, who concludes her years of service on the School Council :it the end of 2002. As we niove into the new year. I cio so with great hope and optimism. and look forward to sharing with you the challenges and the joys of the coming year.

(I)r) Susan Steveiis

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Cltis with pleasure that 1 present my final Annual report of the Loreto Mandigille . 241 Hall School Council.

It ims been a ninmentous year for the schooL with significant changes to the school 4 leadershipteani with thedepartureofour long standing fornwr Principal. Dr.\nne Hunt 4 tile arrival of our new Principal. Dr Husan Stevens. and the addition 01 Mi·> Ihisemary kiV

Doolan as Deputy Principal. Director of' Pastoral Care. Wealso were very proud to open ,

(living the year the Mary Gonzagn liarry Sports an{[ Art>; Centre on the northeast corner 'J

ofthe school, and 2002 was the first ftill year ofoper:ition of'the Ent·ly I,cwining Centre at St. 1 '(ter's Parih Toorak.

The school Contilittes to achieve excellent academic results. But also. just as importantly. the Loreto Maticieville Hall school familv continues to provide an excellent all round ;ducation. illowing for individual dit' crences und nurturing and encouraging individim 1

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talents. no matter how direl'Ke. '1'his broader education and the mizu-nificent lictidemic results are a testanient to the wonderfully dodieated trachers Und staff of the school.

They are committed edticat.ion professionals. providing our daughters with the values, attitudes and love of learning we aspire them to have. The School Council und parents are indebted to them for their passion. care, concern. and commitment.

Our new look leadership team is working well. Loreto Mandeville Hall has in the past been fortunate to have a first rate

leadership team. The new leadership team, led very capably by Di· Susan Stevens, is continuing that tradition. im very pleased to report that Dr Stevens has settled very well into her new position. is working tirelessly, and has exceeded our very high expectations. Thank you to Susan for accepting the challenge off leading our school. and thanks for the effort and commitment this year.

Dr Stevens has excellent support from the cchool leadership team - Ms Elizabeth Burns, Mrs Roseniary Doolan, Al]· Ian JuRies.

Mr Andrew Schmidt. Ms Louise Pevton and Ms Catherine Sim. 7'hanks are again clue to all the leadership team. who through their work and positive attitudes ensure Loreto Mandeville Hall remains at the forefront of Catholic education for girls in liell) O 111·11(•.

As noted above. 2002 was the first year of operation for the ELC. which is run in conjunction with St. Kevin': CI,]lege.

1nrolments for 2002 execeded expectations. and feedback from parents. stiff and the parishioners of St. 14 ter's has heen very 1 *)Sitive.

The environnwnt. in which the school operati·:. continues to be competitive and constantly changing. Student enrohnents and school fees remain the key issues {tn' Council. as they do for most

illdependent private s(·llc)(,ls in XIi·19),)111'lie.

.As all parents are aware. the schoot fees at Loreto Manderille Hall have over thi, past five years risen at a rate far in excess of the underlying intiation rate. TIii>4 is not a situation that is peculiar to Loreto Mandeville H:ill. but has heen thecase in all private schools

1 1 - in the sec·tor of the market in which we compete. Unfortunately, I see no end to this situation. Cost pressures. (in terms of teachers salaries which have been rising in excess of inflation) and near static State and Fecleral government funding are the reasons for

V this. State and Federal Government funding covers only 24% of our operating costs. This contribution by the governments wotild be nowhere iii.ai· the full cost of funding the education of our gil·ls ifthey were in the government sector. Despite this :11ionialy, the paticity of Government funding is a situation that is zinlikely to change.

1.oreto Mandeville Hall is not endowed with any Foundations or bequests. and so operates at a distinct disadvantage to fellow schools in terms of financial resources. Int·i·t·:isingly the school will need to call on the generosity of families. past pupils and iriends of the school to supplement our i iriancial resources. as there is a limit to which school fees can be relied upon as the primarr funding souree. Over the past two and a half years we conducted a specific fund raisimr for the purpose of helping to fund the buikling of the Barry Centre. To those 1,1 111 i lies und Ii·iends who dona ted, a big Umn k you. '1'he buUding of the Barry

Centre could not have proceeded. 11111(44..4 we were sure we would receive the lin:incial support of part of' the school community.

Attlw Hame time. 1 must admit 10 heing a little disappointed at t he lack of response fi'om large sect ion s (,f' the schoo] conununity. p: 11'ticit|:11'ly those who nmy he i n n f'i nancial position to assist. 1 11(·1'ensingly our Achool is going to rely on th,1 gene ·osity of the current and past piipils und limmilies mid fi·lends, not so much to burvive. but to ensure that Loreto Mandeville Hal] remains

both relevant. :Ind Sc) well regarded. For the current und ftiture generations of'Mandeville students. I urge your support.

Top Right: Dr Susan Sti·veti>4 ami Mr Brvan Madden Bottom Let't: Celebrating the opening ofthe ELC

94+ c, i The work on Council is a real team effort, ami l wozild like to express my thanks to ench ofthe Council members for their time and effort. care and diligence. Th(1 School Council comprised. Xlaureen Burke ibrm, Hon. Judge Elizabeth Curtain.

1)1' Catherine Kovesi Killerby. Di· ·Jacqueline M(Gilp ibuni. Chris Pidcock, Annabelle Scanlon (20021)emity Chairman).

.John Sheldon. Peter Suffren. Michael Tehan. Henry Turnbiill (until June) and myself, assisted hy Dr Anne Ilint (until mid year), Dr Susan Stevens ancl Mi lan James.

The Mary Gonzagn Barn' Centre conwleted t,hi,s year would not have been possible without the industrious work ofthe Property

Committee. The Property Committer was comprised of Henry Turnbull (('hair until June). Peter Suffren (Chair Kince June), Maureen Burke ibrm. Stuart Fowler..John XleNamarn, Jane Nathan..J:ine Ralev. Peter Walsh. 1)1' Anne Hunt (until inici year).

Dr Susan Stevens. lan Janies. Tom Parrott, Geraldine 1]ott, and Louise Pexton. 1 th:ink all thi· members for their efforts.

Significant work Ims beem done by the Development Committer iii fundi·Hi,Hing. the results of' which. assisted in the funding of the Barry Centre. Thanks are due to the Development Committee, whicli comprised Annaliclle Scanlon (Chair). Toni Xhither Lucy Christie, Al<10 Gandoljo. Ituth Higgins. Alic·]inel Tehan. Stephanie West, Lynne Rosenthal. Dr Anne Hunt (tintil mid

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year), Dr Susan Stevens, lan James, and Louise Peyton.

The Fitiance Conimittee always has a difficult task, and this year was no exception. with the extra work analyzing various projects and various scenarios relating to school budgets. Thanks are due to the Finance Committee. comprising ·John Sheldon (Chair). Christine Allanadale. Gracme Bowker, John Phillips, Chris liclcock, Patrick Sweeney. John Vines OAM. Ellie Taffe ibcm, Dr Ann· Hiint (unti] mid year). Ian .J:imes. Louise Perton,

Gern](line Ilott,, und Dr Hilsiin Stevens, for their attention to detail and expert advice.

Th:lilk..4 U re also due to the dedicat ion of M r hin James und the st,HIT

ofthe litisiness Office, who are the School's behind the scene eng'ill('

room and perform a vitai role in ensuring tlint the school'>4 f'inancial condition remains sound.

Phe Council Review Committee has been active in colisidering ancl

advising the Council on governance issues, succession planning and arranging iii Hervice activities. Membership of the Review

Committee comprised Maureen Burke ibuni, Annabelle Scanlon.

DrAnne Hunt (until inid year). Di· Stisan Stevens and myself (clmir).

1 thank my Co Committee members for their advice ancl Efuidance,

I would again like to express my gratitude to the Del„ity Chair of Council. Mrs Annabelle Scanlon. for her support and efforts during the year. Annabelle spends n significant amount of time at the school and ])111\'H a vital role in linising with parents and past pill,ils.

Retiring this year from Council is. past pupil. Hon. Judge Elizabeth Curtain, I. as will the Cozincil. miss her thoughtful advice and insights. Thank you ](lizillieth. The school apprecintes your contribution,

Finally, as 1 note above this is my final year on Council. 1 would again like to thank my fumily, for thrir patience, Hiipport and understanding. It has ber n an honeurand a privilege to serve on the Council and its variotis committers over tlic i,ast ten plus vears. We have n great school. which with the current Ic·zidership team, at management and Board level. Im confident will beconw :In even 1)(·t.ter school.

Bryan Madden

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41/ his year has again been of a quieter nature. Yet we are still here working quietly yet persistently to keep the threads of the Association together. We have a good working relationship with the school and are supported so wonderfully by the Development Office - without them our work would be so much hai'der to do. I feel our profile within the school is getting stronger and I feel mir links with the Year 128 through the President's talk. and possibly a mentoring role in the ftiture, will do much towards gaining active members. Once again we have a number of PPA activities that continue. such as the

Annual Golf Day. The event is a long held tradition and continues to be well supported by PPs. As always, niany thanks to Diana Lowe who organises a team to participate in the Interschool Golf ('hallenge Cup. Loreto Family International is a small but very important sub-group of oiii PP,\ and it continues to thrive. Its ability to gain sponsors and raise funds for the IBVM missions in India is outstanding. Their hi-annual Mass was held earlier this year and was a most uplifting and heartening event. Many thanks to Sr Toni Meehan and her team for their great work and commitment.

Loreto Cottage continues to be well used by the IBVXI and. as we have heard from Sr Therese Lechte. this is a most

appreciated place for rest and relaxation. Maintenance continues to be undertaken when needed and. as the Association is responsible for this. we will continue to work with the IBVM to keep Blairgowrie in sound working order. Many thanks to Jane Nathan and her son for the garden maintenance they assisted with last year.

Federation will occur next year. It will be hosted by Loreto Mai·r>'atville, South Australia. from 9-11 May. 2003. The theme

will be -Loreto Family - Discerning our Times". The conference is open to the wider Lcireto family of students, staff'. parents and friends and old scholars. Under the constitution of the Loreto Federation of Australia, one of the objectives is "tto recognize the significance of the wider Loreto family and encourage its involvement in the activities of the I.oreto Federation of Australia", We look forward to organizing our Lorette Toorak delegation for May. Once again the Combined Old Girls' Association met in August at Strathcona's Year 9 campus, Tay Craggan. in Hawthorn.

It was avery positive meeting and I was glad to find we are not alone iii our desire to gain new members and especially

younger ones. Many inspired thoughts were platformed at the meeting with many being relevant and of great use for ourselves. I thank Ki·is Janka for supporting our Association and attending and for writing lip a summary of the day.

This year we have held a successful film night which draws members from across the generations and is an easy way of getting together, raising some funds, and having a good time. We hope to have one, maybe two. next year. Another fundraiser was the exciting Historic House Tour on Sunday 20 October. This was a great coup for the PPA. It showcased our most magnificent possession. the beautiful "Mandeville Hall" building and involved our treasured archivist Steve Stefan who is so enthusiastic and helpful with regard to the PPA and the organization of this event. Many thanks to the staff in the Development Office for their help and guidance and to Kris ,lanka and the Committee for their efforts. Approximately 120 people enjoyed a tour of the house. a talk by the Conservator :ind a wonderful afternoon tea. It was a great day.

Our Annual Remembrance Mass and morning tea in the Oak Parlour continues to be a major success for the PPA. In the

last two vears it has grown steadily and we now have many generations attending. including habes in arms. which is just wonderful. The spirit of Loreto is evident and felt so strongly on this day, so much so that last year we decided to take up a

collection to raise sonie funds for the bursaries ariel we were overwhelmed by the generosity of our attendees. Many thanks to Pat OHalloran, Patsy Hanson and Mary O'Driscoll for their assistance. It is always invaluable and much appreciated.

This year we will be including a tour of the new Barry Centre after Mass. It will be a great occasion.

It has been a wonderful honour to hold the position of President of' our Association. and I have enjoyed my two years immensely. It has been a great opportunity to be actively involved with the school and 1 have felt very much a part off things clue to the support I have gained from Dr Anne Hunt and Dr Susan Stevens and the school in general. 1 have had the privilege of having been invited to a number of events and have felt very welcome at these. I thank Dr Hunt and Dr Stevens for their support of the PPA and hope the connection between us grows stronger. I thank Jan Paull for all her help

and support. Many thanks to Annabelle Scanlon. our School Council "liaison- person who has found the time to support us and who offers much sound and wise advice. I appreciate it greatly. My t,hanks also to the Development Office staff who have been so supportive and have given me much friendship over the last two years. The team of Stephanie West. Lynne

Rosenthal and Judy Reid are vital in the ongoing link between school, students (past and present) and the Association.

They are also a pleasure to work with and I will miss my frequent calls and visits.

I have had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful people over the last two years but none more so than "nix Conimittee".

The advice, support and friendship from Penny. Kris, Andrea. Teena. Jane. Sue. Annabelle. Roisin. Sally and Sr Ruth has

been invaluable. I treasure the friendships made and hope to always have a connection with these wonderful women. who share the Loreto vision. There is much spirit alive within them all. There have been times that I have been unsure of what I was doing ancl times I have felt great excitement for the future of the PPA, but through it all 1 have gained a belief that what we are working for is so important. We have all shared a Loreto education, which has given us so much :ind it is

because of this privilege of a Loreto education that we must persist in keeping together, so as to give something back.

At the moment our greatest ability to give back is through the raising of' funds that contribute to the bursaries that we provide under the Mary Ward scholarships. I hope, in time, that we can not only increase our support for further scholarships but support and he actively involved in areas of social need. relevant to our times. We ARE women who in time will do much- it just takes a bit more time, but we are certainly on track.

Many thanks to you all Rebecca Buettner (2()02 President)

year 11 11¢ritinj Competit£on VVInner - 'O([in< 1)[larmaHe The Onlooker

C_/he whimpering sounds Cathy heard from the second toilet cubicle were followed hv a mournful sob. She washed her hands mindlessly. Whoever the tortured soul was who had come to the lou to seek refuge from lunchtime. it had nothing to do with her. A moment later, Sarah stumbled out. red-faced. her cheeks tear-stained. Cathy glanced at her nonchalantly and glanced away. Nothing to do with me.

But the thought lasted only a little while. Walking towards her bunch of friends. she broke the latest news in a conspiratorial whisper, "Sarah was crying in the bathroom." It spread like wild-fire, and Cathy found herself to be the centre of attention.

"Was she, like. full on howling?"

"Was she, like, talking to herself?"

"Did she say anything?"

"Gee ... I hope, like, she doesnt tell the teachers, and get us into trouble," Caroline, who had spread the nimour that Sarah slept around a lot. muttered worriedly.

"We dicint, like, even do anything!" Jess. who last week asked Surah why she didn't lise Impulse to iiisguise that rotten-egg smell she gave off. squealed defensively.

"Oh, don't worry, Guys," Cathy told them kindly.

The next day she saw Sarah hatinting the library, friendless and alone, hated and toi·mented. Cathy walked up to her with n bright smile, "Oh. hey Sarah. how's it going?"

Sarah looked at her suspiciously, "Why?" "Just asking. that's all."

"Well. how do you think it's going?" Sarah snarled angrily. These were the kind of girls she hated the most: more

than the cities who hid her books. dobbed her in for things she (11(int cio. spread rumours about her, and said nasty things to her. She hated those girls with a pure and blinding hatred, the only weapon of defence for victims of cruelty. But at least they saw the blood on their hands. These other girls did not, and so she hated them even more. The so called 'onlookers' who really weren't onlookers at all: whose silence did not clear them of the crime, but rather. connected them to it, They looked on while the perpetrators tore a young sozil apart: looked on mid laughed. For them it was entertainment, something to talk about.

But when they saw Sarah. they would come over :ind talk, as if Sarah was just another of their classmates, as opposed to a girl slowly dying of malice.

Cathy. or her part. was greatly offended. Why the hell was Sarah pissed off at her? She had never said a spiteful word to that girl's face, unlike Caroline's gang who tortured Sni·:ili day and night. Oh. sure, she'd gossiped al)oiit Sarah behind her back. but everyone did that. That was different. But to Sarahs face, she had been one of the few people who lind been nice. She rolled her eyes and walked away, eager to complain to her friends about the event.

,Sarah watched Cathy's retreating back with a melt.ing feeling of bitter triumph. She knew what Cathy had expected - that Sarah would be grateful that sonwbody was speaking words that weren't tinged with mockery. She had expected Sarah to think that Cathy was such a nice person to spend some of' her precious time talking to the school freak, Sarah should have felt honoured by this patronizing kindness, or so Cathy, no doubt, thought. But if Sarah hael anything after years of spiteful girls chipping away at her identity. it was pride, and she'd be chimned if she would give that away to make an onlooker feel like a saint. But she was filled with a sadness for the lost opportunity of a spite-free conversation, Her friends listened with pretend aghast. at Cathy's horrific tale.

"What a bitch!" they exclaimed. "Poor >·ou! Don't talk to her again. Cath, you're too nice."

Cathy bristled with pride. "Oh. no I'm not," she said humbly.

Sarah was slowly dying and died two months later. "Swallowed a bottle of Mortein," thev said. "Poor kid, must have had a tough life,'

All her classmates attended the funeral. Caroline's gang included, This particular bunch of girls had been lectured more than the others. and their parents were shaking in their boots because Sarah's grief-stricken mother had threatened to sue.

So the instigators of the bullying were scared. Perhaps they even felt bad, for the fact that they drew a fellow human being to swallow poison would always hang over their heads. The blood on their hands would stain everything they touched. and could never be washed away.

Cathy had no blood on her hands: or. so she thought, "I feel so bad." she had told her friends, "That poor girl."

"Oh. don't worry, Cath," they had assiired, "It wasnt your fault. You didn't do aliything. You were the nice one."

"Yes. 1 was the nice one," Cathy thought as she watched Sarah's weeping father.

I wash my hands of this. Pilate had said after he gave an order to crucifv Jesus.

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blood on my hands. Cathy had thought, after the Principal had paved that the blood was on the hands of everv

member of the year level. No blood at all. After all, she was just an onlooker.

And so she looked on as Sarah's coffin was carried out.

'Year 12 'Wrai,18 Competitton 'Winner - Chloe 'Wilson Peace

6 7was pleasantly surprised at my good fortune when 1 discovered I had been allocated a window seat.

"Ah." 1 thought. when the seathelt clicked into position after several minutes of funibling. 1 had prepared well for the twenty-four hotir flight - books, magazines, homework were neatly arranged and time aiready divided. But the peace was not to last long. Around ten minutes after I sat down. a shadow cast over me. 1 looked up. There. shuffling pigskin luggage into tin overhead compartment, was the man who was to become the bane of my life. from Singapore to Paris. But [ dicln't know that yet.

Hello," lie said, lowering hiinselfinto his seat.

1 cannot remember being as physically repulsed by a person as I was by M. Clarence Morrow. He was a colossus of a man. with a disproportionately large head that was followed by a bulge of flesh where his neck should have been. His

face was that of a child's -long. pale eyelashes around watery, red-rimmed blue eyes. and a nose and mouth lost iii the checks surrounding them. For the entire flight. despite the layer of sweat that no aniount of hanclkerchic,f niopping would remove, he refused to loosen his tie or remove his jacket. This did not help the odour, After introductions. in which I shook his clammy white hand. he told the purpose of his trip to France: cheese.

A tour de fromage, ifyou will." lie said.

I knew it was going to he a long ilight. As a captive audience - literally (the wom:in on his other side had been feigning sleep for half an hour. and would continue to do so), I spent the next two hours hearing about the life and times of M.C. Morrow. He was, he told me. writing his memoirs. He couldn't choose a title - the contenders being The Sorrows of

Morrou·, ancl Hill,voll love me too, Mot'row He then fell into a doze, until the wheels of the drink cart nwoke him. and the gleam of the connoisseur appeared in his eyes.'White wine," he said when his turn came, "full-bodied, crisp on the palate, and preferably with a hint of' crushed :ints." The stewardess slopped cask wine into a plastic cup. He curled his top lip slightly. before drinking it all in one mighty gulp

By this stage, 1 was growing resttless - 1 c oulcint move, with wall on one side und Morrow on the other.

Claustrophobia began to set in. 1 started writing rambling. illegible letters to friends: Forget all I said about iranting to go on this trip. Want to go home. Now. In past life, must have committed terrible crime. \ went. on to explain how I wanted

my worldly possessions distributed, and attempting to explain Morrow. I should mention that the route we were taking meant that we were flying bnc·k into cont.inual darkness. This inade the entire scene a little more strange, and added to ni>

conviction that 1 was trapped forever. However, 1 had relative peace from Morrow until dinner came around.

1'11 have the pasta." 1 said.

Morrow clicked his tongue. "No she won't. She'll have the chicken," he said. "Trust me. I have a sixth sense about this sort of thing."

Doubtfully. I peeled the foil back from my meal, to reveal a sweatv piece of 'F' grade chicken on a bed of 'faux' vegetables. Very quietly. I turned to him and said. "If I vomit, it will be on to you."

Excuse the briel'foray into fiction Timt's what I wi.sh I had done. What I actually did was shoot him a series

of deathly looks, to which he was completely impervious. '1)ont thank ine," Morrow said. holding up a hand enclosing a daintily held fark to stem the flow of gratitude bound to be coming from my direction.

I chewed iny frozen roll in silent rage. When Morrow began to drop off, 1 thought 1 would finally get some peace.

But no. Ile had so perfected the art of aimoyance that he could continur it. even while asleep. Through hic headphones I could hear the tinny sound of Classical music. One giant foot stuffed into an airline slipper. was inva(ling further and further into my tiny area of personal space. 1 found myself anticipating the length of interval between his snores. I had to get lip. In the toilet. 1 made the mistake ofcatching a glimpse of myself under the neon light.s. Suddenly, I was an old

woman. Several layers oiskin were peeling off. My lips had turned white. More depressed than ever. 1 stumbled back to my seat.

Once I had squeezed myself past Morrow (which is too disturbing an experience to relive here), 1 tried to sleep.

However. 1 cantiot sleep on planes. A combination of the drone of jet engine, and inexplicable sweating ensure that I never

get any further than the hazy arra before sleep. where I am just conscious enough to beconie paranoid about deep vein thi·ombosis. Once the paranoia stage has passed. I enter into what I call 'the humiliation parade', where every shameful thing 1 have ever clone c.omes marching throiigh my consciousness.

Carefully, to ensure that Morrow remained asleep, I reached for my unfinished letters to distract myself. Nothing worth this. Cannot read own liandwriting. Morrow taking all oxygen. Will never travel again.

Breakfast was served about five-thirty. in my time. Morrow was disgustingly refreshed . I swirled my (·off'ee

and tried to block out the sounds of' Morrow smacking his chops, and then dal,bing the side of his greasy mouth with a serviette.

I don't remember much between touching clown and arriving at the hotel. As my head hit the hard pillow. 1 was

thoroughly disenchanted with travel. the world. and humanity at large. I fell asleep in my clothes, with luggage all over the floor, and my money belt. tied too tight, still around my waist.

I nwoke sixteen hours later. I went to the window and opened it. letting in the bitter Paris winter. I looked outside. '1'he Rue Monge was never silent. butt these small hours of the morning were as close as it came. A row of soft amber lights on either side were reflected on the wet pavement. 1 looked out on the odd, flat buildings, almost uniform, but never quite, each with a series of cast iron wiiidow boxes. and a few brave red flowers that bloomed against the frost. It was unlike anything I had ever seen: even the scent and feel of the air was different.

1 sat for an hour or more, in what I would usiially call the cold, knowing that soon I wotild gather up all the letters I had written and cross them out, and write instead about this peaceful scene, and how humblingly beautiful it was.

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