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The conclusion of the 2005 School

year invites us once again to review the

achievements of

the year with both pleasure and pride. Our wonderful Lot-eto girls and young women have engaged in learnings both ill and outside the classroom. They have given of themselves in many ways, through

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their consistent efforts, their positive attitudes, their participation in the fuller academic, co-curricular and faith life of

the School. We congratulate them for all that they have achieved.

Mandeville Hall

An Independent

Every school year is significant in the life and history of the School.

Catholic School for Girls

The launch of the 2005 Strategic Plan in March this year clearly stated

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our planned direction in terms of Education, Property, Marketing, Development and Finance. We continue to work towards these

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stated objectives in all that we do.

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Earlier this year the whole School Community suppot-ted our

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Loreto Forever Appeal. This major fundraising effort focused

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on the current generation of families recognising the hei-itage

of generosity that we all continue to enjoy. The beautiful grounds and facilities of Loreto Toorak stand as testament to the Appeal efforts of past generations. The widespi-ead support of our Loreto

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Forever Appeal this year enabled us to complete and open the wonderful new facility for Drama, "the Basement". to construct a new, safer entrance to the J unior School and impt-ove the surrounding garden areas, and to commence the construction of a new stateof-the-art Science Centre, due for completion mid-2006.1 thank the whole Lot-eto Community for the support given to the School throughout 2005, and for all that has been achieved as we worked together this year.

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As you enjoy reading of the year in summary. and as you delight in the

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artwoi-k, the writing, the activity reports and the photographs in the pages to follow, I know that you will join with me in thanking the staff

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of the School for the part they play in the education of our students. Their dedication and commitment is evident in every area of School life, in the love of learningthat has been fostered and nurtured in our

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students, in the challenges pi-ovided, the opportunities given.

School Community .......................21 01 & About ....... ....................44

Curriculum .............................53

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Drama & Art ............................69

Creative Writing .........................85 Music ................................. 101

Editorial Committee

Spiritual .............................. 111 Federatton .............................114

Sport ................................. 117

Editor, Amanda Apthoi-pe Assistant Editor, Judy Broad Junior School, Cathy Sim Photography, Lynne Beck. Sandra Jane and Lisa Rodek

Reports ...............................133

Typing, Kate Hiscox & Kim Cotter Junior School Art Pages, Alison Durham Cover Design and Senior School Art Pages, josie Fagan

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School Councillors 2005

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School Leaders 2005

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-r v I R ileglia:i Ke:m h,ar,ah 1),iltun Alerandra Smith Jili.111,ill Chlot Parker Annette Y„) Nat,die-Veronique Chani

1 -l< bund:„ 11.11, 1-Irving Schc.,1 Drania Captain Al.,deleine· Ste·wn. S,h„(,1 Mli,:Capt,lin

Alexandh Bingham Sch-1 Sport Captain Kathri·r Sharpe Sch{:01 I):hating C.iptain

School Captain's Report n 1998, apprehensively and at least half a metre shorter, 1 walked through the Mandeville Crescent gates and joined the sea of blue, and the Loreto

1 Community. Now, after eight years in the nurturing, warm community of "='.

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LMH, the prospect of leaving is daunting, yet exciting too. My yeai·s at Loreto have instilled in me the great values of friendship, integrity, compassion and justice. Equipped with these values and my Loreto education, I feel ready to continue my

learning and to 'do much' with my future. Mary Ward said 'Women in time will come to do much' and I do believe Loreto women can and will 'do much'. We have

the privilege and power of education. 2005 has been an exciting but challenging year. Between SACs and examinations, our Year 12s have talked together, laughed and cried together, and really pulled

together to support one another following the death of our dear friend and classmate Chloe Skalitsis.

It's funny that you think you stop growing when your hem doesn't need any

altering, but the fact is you don't. We have grown together as a year level, and how honoured I have been to share my years here at LMH with such a vibrant and supportive group of young women. 1 think it will be this wonderful sense of

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community, not just within my year level, but across year levels too, that I will miss. 1 would like to thank all our staff and teachers for their support and for shai-ing their wealth of knowledge with us.

Loreto has agreat history and of that we are very proud. The year 12 Councillors wanted to recognise our history of great women and also acknowledge the women of the present like our mothers and teachers. We wanted also to promote involvementand action that would build on thegreat foundations laid by these women. With these aims in mind, the Councillors developed the theme for 2005 Honouring the women

before us through action today. We have tried to integrate the theme throughout the year with 'women of the week' in our school bulletins, theme weel< with 'have a say day' and various other activities. Happy Week culminating in Feast Day was really the height of our efforts,

a day where this sense of community was so clear in its sharing in the festivities and celebrating of out· School and of Mary Ward. None of this would have been possible without our amazing team of Year 12 Councillors and the guidance of our Yr 12 Coordinator, Ms Michelle McCarty. Thank you for all that you have done. Thank you also to Becky Edwards our School Vice Captain who has been so supportive and how lucky I have been to share in this leadership with her. What a wonderful journey I have had at Loreto Mandeville Hall and what an honour it has been to lead this School. 1'11 be sad to leave the

girls in blueandgold. I've laughed, cried, run and walkedthrough this School for whatis almosta decade, butmost of all, I've built friendships and foutid lessons and values that I hope you find too. Thanks for your support this year and good luck girls!

RC 2005 has really been an enlightening experience for all! SRC is an important aspect of school life for girls in Years 7 to 12. It allows the girls to expand their leadership skills, develop a sense of social justice and contribute their ideas through meetings and organizing events. Throughout the year there have been several successful events, such as the student-teacher concert organised by the Year 11 SRCs to raise money for Sister Stella's schools in Vietnam. There were various comic and taent acts which

vere received wonderfully well by a huge Loreto audience.

A number of new approaches have been taken this year, including a special interest in creating awareness campaigns. These simple yet effective projects aim to inform the School Community about important issues. The Year 9s raised awareness for breast cancer, and completed their second campaign. The girls presented the Michael Jackson film clip 'Man in the Mirror' to the School Assembly,

nd spoke about the issues it raised: environmental concerns, drought, racism, poverty and AIDS. / The SRC has also introduced our 'Paper Tiger' newspaper which the Semester One SRCs made their particular focus. The end-

result is a great testament to the amount of literary and creative talent across the student body. We are very proud of the girls'

achievement, and hope future SRCs will continue the initiative.

We would sincerely like to thank all girls who have been SRC members, the Team Leaders and our Staff Liaison Mr PeterGatsiost

we have greatly appreciated all their effort and enthusiasm this year.

SRC Councillors

School Representative Council Semester 1 it

1,1,1·., „ 1 R ElizaTiern:m Ely.e 11,·Inerney Julia\V.,11.ter· 11,ich.,cl V.„igh:in V.ine.:1(;rinnn .\1:ult 1,·'111|ev K:irili M:iule Ii,inn,,1, Carrodu. 1.,iuren Mund Hicm I),inK |.c ,11, ne Nguyen 1.abe:le M.·Comhe Renat.1 K„pin.ki

I 1-, „1 R Stephanie Subatin„ Aincli.,O'Shaughnes.)· 11:14.1 1)>·non Roche'le· Revi. Lauren 1 liwter 1.:il,elle'| „lhurst I).mic:i P.it.„v.ir:111 M:,deleinelo revin Jacqueline Midgley Le.lh M, 1.nnli·r Butcher Eliza (btinert Bridget Bond Stephanie Chow

14- i. 1 K Kim Dang Carmin•1.1 Athaide· Stephanie John Iltina Sni.irt Emma Jakerian .\.bleigh Kubilk Caroline Salter C.irmlical>· Genevieve Brad> Fr,ince, Simpwin Venin.i :\cance 1, |, R Madeline Lbned,-c Catherine Leigh Sabrin,, 11„.irc [.aura Sullivan Stephan'ie l'hi.,rolli 1.1,·in,1 1,an · Stephani.· 11,atte, 11:Ii.I Fergu, \lueli· Victoria Cow:intopotiloh Chaire· Mulgrew Jennifer \4,1 TE \L I El.R Peter(latgics

School Representative Council Semester 2

d 1<·, .1 14 Emili· Richard. Lihli.l M.idden Elizabeth r.inkli·n RuM·Carrodm Annal,ellc Crowe Phoebe 1,-·n.ill

hil, R., 1 1·: Caroline join kihelle 1..ine Emma Ireland Fhirence \1, 111,1.ild Ni.,ihiluller 1-r.,ricalighe

'' R i.• 1 1< 1)< in:, Fillmore Nic.le C.,>cy Sophie Gritfth. Prud:,ic.- Alin·1,m Eli/,1 \\41..lan X khelle King Jane Bourk.

lili I<,1,% 1- R Kyl'r\Vallace Dana I.eggett Alexandra Cuttler C.,therine 1.ovelcick 4

|.ietre Ste·ven. Eleanor V:in Der .\1:rwe Sally Phillips

WN.ri l R VivienGann<in Gr.keeC.illaghan Emily\Lish Ori.ina K.n,ey Alice lialpin Jenna Naiman HolliTurner

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Year 12 SRC Team Leaders

School Councillors

2005-2006 I

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Annabelle Crowe

Fenina Acance

Eleanor Downie

Clare Condon

Isabelle Lane

Lucy Donovan

Grainne Murray

Anthea Fell

Leanne Nguyen Caroline Power

Nicola Fuller

\1„,ve Georgette Scanlon (centre) i.

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Emily Richards

2005-2006

Chloe Gardner

Bridget Lester

Emma Roche

Tahlia Madden

Carla Sano

Jessica Mineat-

Laura Sullivan

Bridget Noonan Stephanie Sabatino Georgette Scanlon

Congratulations: School Captain 2005-2006: Georgette Scanlon School Vice Captain 2005-2006: Lucy Donovan

School Captains 2005-2006 75PORT HOUSE CAPTAINS I

Barry

Captain Vice Captain

Mornane Tahlia Madden Annabel Curtain

Captain Vice Captain

Stephanie Maynes

Captain Vice Captain

Mulhall

Captain Vice Captain

Siobhan Lane

Georgette Scanlon

Ward Emma Chia

Danielle Jackson Monique Draycott

DEBATING HOUSE CAPTAINS .

Barry Captain

Vice Captain

Mornane

Melissa Jreissati

Mulhall

Captain Vice Captain

Lucy Donovan

Lee McCarthy

Mulhall

Captain

Anthea Fell Annabelle Ci-owe

Ward Fenina Acance

'1HOUSE CAPTAINS PAF . MUSIC I Barry Capt alli

Captain Vice Captain Captain Vice Captain

Clare Condon Isabelle Lane

Mornane

Captain

Anthea Fell

Ward

Bridget Lester

Captain

Nicola Fuller

·-HOUSE CAPTAINS PAF - DRAMA Illd Barry

Captain

Mornane Tess Moi-nane

Mulhall

Captairi

Stephanie Maynes

1Monica McGauren

Captain

Bridget Noonan

Mornane

Captain Vice Captain

Zoe Wood Alexandra Blackburn

Ward

Mulhall

Captaiii Vice Captain

Sarah O'Connoi-

Ward

HOUSE MUSIC CAPTAINS 2006 i Barry Jialing Chen Captain Vice Captain

Captain

Stephanie Rizzardi Tess Gangitano

Captain Vice Captain

Maria Kastaniotis

jin Chen

IUNIOR HOUSE DRAMA CAPTAINS 2005-

Barry

Captain Vice Captain

Mornane

Ca rina Healy Erin Ryan

Mulhall

Captain Vice Captain C.

Captain Vice Captain

Veronique Campion Stephanie john

Ward

Stephanie Gorman Eli7aberh Jones

C.aptain Vice Captain

Sarah Vanderl<ley

Tesr Chappell

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Captains of Individual Sports 2006 AEROBICS

NETBALL

Captain Vice Captain

Cassandra Oaten

Captain Vice Captain

Stephanie Rizzardi

ATHLETICS

Annabel Curtain

Georgette Scanlon

ROWING

Captain Vice Captain

Tahlia Madden Siobhan Lane

Captain Vice Captain

BADMINTON

Tahlia Madden

Georgette Scanlon

SKIING

Captain Vice Captain

Xi Chen

Captain Vice Captain

Alexandra Liew

BASKETBALL

Olivia Dalton Alicia Simonds

SOCCER

Captain Vice Captain

Tahlia Madden

Captain Vice Captain

Stephanie Mermigas

CRICKET

Danielle jackson Isabelle Lane

SOFTBALL

C.aptain Vice Captain

Monique Draycott Danielle jackson

Captain Vice Captain

CROSS COUNTRY

Nicola Fuller Caroline Power

SURF LIFE SAVING

C.aptain Vice Captain

Tahlia Madden Siobhan Lane

Captain Vice Captain

DIVING

Charlotte Chalmers Tahlia Madden

SWIMMING

Captain

Vice Captain

Emily Richards

Captain Vice Captain

Georgie Charleson

Captain Vice Captain

Danielle Carew

EQUESTRIAN

Pia White Charlotte Chalmers

TENNIS

Captain GYMNASTICS

Stephanie Macfarlane Hannah Coloe

VOLLEYBALL

C.aptain Vice Captain

Danielle Carew Siobhan Lane

Captain Vice Captain

HOCKEY

Lucy Donovan

Eliza Broome

WATER POLO

Captain Vice Captain

Hannah Cohen

Captain Vice Captain

Caroline Power

Annabel Suffren Isabelle Tolhurst

Junior School Leaders 2005 Year 6

Communication Leaders

Ch.irlotte· 80„den Ch.irl„tti· 11,41:im Eli·i.i Ke·11· Catherine C;,iwer. Ge,irgi.uni 11„1.rnd

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Year

Library Leaders

\le·w Madden 1-:mil, Fien.rider Ale.und,·.i .\1.11 Ici Emil>·Cu,t St.ph.mic Curti. ' Je-iel'an Annal,cl 1:11,,in 14.11„11., B.iker Alcundria Smith Caitlin H!.1.kall Le./1-rniant, Genevieve X.,ughton N

rayer Leaders

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1)„menique Cosentin.: M,in Anne Miric 114·11, l .rnniz/,i C.mlin liu,

(,eorgi.i \\'liccler Millicent Emd.ind :lincli:, Ile.it,in 1abella 1,4 h.01·11; Pidenck

1 - P.,14c Dummett Bridie(;reenc \111•,ni.1 Suid 1 .ed FRI,.i li,

1, : : i P. Je..ica Robinson Steph:mic 11.irt.,lacri Ja.inin C.uini//,i Emile K.ir,inens Cl.italia 11,·1·i- .1„Ii.i 1/ierzw., .\,incli., 1..mge. 1, ·· i i: Te..1 lilton Ann.hcll· 11. N.11„.ir.] Gcnevic· i , (,hm, 1.1.-Ic 4,1, .t, r

Year 6

Wri.rn.il'„1.ingel„ Sophie Pinin,1 ('litllt:I M. 11,1 M .trild a l':inilini

Prayer Leaders

s ELC leaders this year we have been assigned to look after little children who attend the Early Learning Centre at St Peters. Our responsibilities include teaching the children about school life and helping them in what they learn. Together with the ELC students we created a vegetable patch and showed the children around Loreto Mandeville Hall Junior School. We have thoroughly enjoyed our leadership area this year and the many rewarding experiences we have had with our ELC friends.

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Year 6

SRC Leaders

Year 6 Environment Leaders

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2„d 14,„· L R J„rdan Barr Alexandra Hodsm.an Dominique Moure Hally Stryker 1-r,int Rn„ 1 1; Sinhhan Cook· Phoehe jone. 1111:, Whvt, M.„le·line Sullivan Edwina L. 0 }lcv

Year 6

Social lustice Leaders

ocial justice 2005 has beenagreat experience forall involved in the program. We created awareness in the junior School about poverty and third world countries and also learnt

new things ourselves. The Social justice team helped with

Junior School food organisation, which was definitely a highlight. Another highlight was preparing the Hiroshima and Nagasaki convention for the Year 6s, where they conveyed their views on Peace in the world by creating a Peace Flag. The flag was then sent (·4

to the 'Greenpeace' corporation.

Social Justice is pink.

Every leadership job receives a coloured badge. For example,

It was a learning experience for all of us and we hope that the School Community has benefited from the information we have shared.

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Staff Qualifications Principal: Dr Susan Stevens,

Miss Leesa Hale. B.Sc.(Hons.), Dip.Ed.

Ph.D. (Melb), M.Ed.(Ed Admin),

Mrs Patsy Hanson. T.S.T.C., D.D.A.. Gr ad.Dip.(R.E.)

M.Mus.,A.Mus.A., Grad Dip.

Mrs Allison Hart, B. Ed. (Home Econor nics & Biology),

(Adolescent Health and Welfare),

Grad. Dip. Ed. St. (Student Welfare)

Grad. Dip. Theol, MACE, MACEA

Mrs Kim Hauser. B.Ed.( Lib). M. Bus. (Il

Deputy Principal - Director of Studies:

Mrs Cathy Hunt, B.Ed. (RE.)

Ms Elizabeth Burns. B.Sc., Dip. Ed., B.Ed.,

Miss Sandra Jane, Dip.Art. Grad.Dip.Ed

M.Ed.St., A.Mus.A. FACE

Mr Alon Kaiser. B.A. Grad.Dip.Ed.

Deputy Principal - Director of Pastoral Care:

Grad,Cert.(Comp.Ed). Master of IT in I Ed.

Mrs Rosemary Doolan, B.Ed., Grad Dip RE,

Ms Shizuka Kandori. Associate in Arts. B.A., Dip. Ed.

Cert. Theol., MACE

Ms Robyn Kay. B.Ed. (Creative Arts)

Director of School Operations:

Mrs Susanne Line, B.P.E. Dip. Ed.

Mr Andrew Schmidt, B.App.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Mr Dean Lamson, B. E. (Hons), Dip. Ed

Post.

Grad. Cert. R.E.

Deputy Principal - Director of Junior School: Ms Louise Peyton, Dip.T., B.Ed., M.Ed. Deputy Director of Junior School: Miss Catherine Sim, Dip.T., Grad.Dip.(Spec.Ed.), M. Ed. (Ed Admin)

Senior School: Dr Jim Abbott. B. Sc. (Hors). PhD Dip. Ed. Mrs Rosemary Abbott. B.Soc.Sc.(Lib), Dip.Ed., M.Bus.(I.T.)

Mrs Annette Allan. B.Sc.. Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Maths Ed. Ms Wendy Anderson. Diploma of Art (Music Perf,), Grad. Dip. Ed. St. (Student Welfare) Mrs Amanda Apthorpe. B.Ed., B.Ed. (Post Grad.), M.Sc., M. A.

Ms Jill Barnett, T.P.T.C., B.A, Grad.Dip. (Info.Comms.Tech.Ed.).

Mrs Lucy Lyford, B.Ed.(P.E.). Grad. Dip (RE) Ms Aniela Marcintak. B.A. Dip.Ed. Ms Michelle McCarty, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed.. Grad. Cert. RE, Grad. Dip. Ed. Studies (Student Welfare) Mrs Sally McKenzie, B.Ed., D ip. Ed. Ms Sophie Morrison. B.A.. G ,rad.Dip.Ed.

Mr Michael Mulcahy. B.Sc.. C )ip.Ed., Grad. Dip. Ret. Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed.St.(Stu dent Welfare) Ms Alison Ng. LLB, B. A. (Hc ons), Dip. Ed. Post Grad. Dip. Psych. Mrs Donna O'Callaghan, B. E d. Home Economics

Miss Mary O'Driscoll, B.Mus , Dip. Ed.. A.Mus,A.,Grad.Dip. A.E.M

Grad. Dip. Theol.

Ms Angela O'Shea, B.Ed. (RE.) . Grad. Dip. RE

Mrs Lynne Beck, Teachers Diploma of Art, T.T.C.

Mrs Anne O'Shea, F.T.C.L.. L.S ,.D.A.,B.E.D.

Mrs Anne Bennett, B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed.

Ms Kathy Paterson. B.A.. T.S.T C.

(Children's Literature). M.A.(Lit.Studs.)

Ms Antoinette Poulton. B.A. [ Dip. Ed.

Mr Vincent Berraud. Lic.LCE, M.FLE., Grad.Dip.Ed.

M.Ed, (Special Education)

Mrs Marika Boillase. Cert. Visual Arts,

Ms Wendy Rickarby, B.Ed. (PE

B.A. (Fine Arts). Grad. Dip. (Fine Arts),

Grad. Dip. Ed. St. (Student We Mare)

M.A. (Fine Arts). Dip. Ed. (Visual Arts)

Ms Lisa Ritchie. B.A . Dip.Ed.

Ms Lisa Bougadakis. B. Ed. (RE.)

Grad. Dip. Ed. Stud, . (LOTE/TESOL)

Mrs judy Broad, B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.

Mr Garry Roden, B. Ed. (Mathematics)

f Library and Info. Science), Grad.Dip.(Children s Lit.)

Mrs Joan Ryan. Teach.Cert., B.Ed.

Miss Marie Brown, D.S.T., B.Theol.

Ms Rose-Mary Serong, MA. M. Bus(IT).

Mr Michael Bucklow. 8. Com. Dip. Ed. Ms Grania Burke, Dip. Arts (Music Pei-f), A.Mus.A.

Ms Natalie Caruso, B.Sc.Ed., Grad.Dip.Sci.Ed. Dr John Collins. STL. BSS. Ph.D., Dip.Ed. Mrs Leonie Conolan. 8.Mus.. T.SiC.

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Mr David Oldham, B.Eng(Elec) , Dip.Ed.. A.Mus.A.

B. Ed.. Grad. Dip. Inf. Man. 1 -IDTL (Sec). Certif. R.E.. MACE, AALIA Mrs Ruth Taft, B.A., T.S.T.C

B.Ed.,

Grad. Dip. Soc. Sci (Counse Iling) Mrs Margot Thompson, B.A ., M.A. (Hons.), Dip.Ed. Mr Richard Walker, B.Ed.

Ms Di Cornish, B. Comm, Dip. Ed, Grad. Dip. ICTE, Grad. Cert. Careers Co un selling

Mrs Barbara Watt, B.A.( Hons.). Grad.Dip.Ed. M.Ed.Studs.

Mrs Jillian Diedrich, Assoc. Dip. Applied Sci. BA (Lis), Grad. Dip. Sec Teaching

Mr Damian Whelan. B.Ed . A.Mus.A, God.Cert.R.E.

Miss Deana Dodds, Grad. Dip. Mus., Dip. T (Pr). A. Mus. A. (piano), A. Mus. A. (recorder). Orff

Mrs Kaye Young, B.Ec, Di p.Ed.

Certificate Level 4, Kodaly Certificate Level 1, Dalcroze Certificate Level I.

(Stuff Qualitications

Mrs Diane Draper. M.Ed„ B. Ed. HDT(s)

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Mr Matthew Eddy, B. A. (Hons). Grad, Dip. Ed. Mrs Anne Elliott. B.Mus. Dip.Ed. Mr James Fawke. 8.A, Grad. Dip. Ed.

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Mi- Ron Ferdinands, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E. Mrs Kathleen Flynn, Dip. T., Cert. (Art/design), Cert. (Gifted Ed.)

Mr Nicholas Frigo. B.A.( Hons), Grad.Dip.Ed. Grad.Cert.R.E., M.A.

Mr Peter Gatsios. B.A. Dip. Ed,

Grad. Dip. Computer Science Mi- Roger Gill, 8.Sc., Dip.Ed. Mrs Andrea Grant. 8. App. Sc. ( Phychology/

Psychophysiology). Dip. Ed. Mrs Olwyn Gray, B.A.. T.S.T.C. A.

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LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL 6th Row L·R

Julie Dyring Gary Modern Roger Gill Dian Lamson James Fawke James McQueen Pauline Abordi David Oldham Natalie Caruso Billy Kollarolt Nick Frigo MarmeW Eddy Erin Serille:,5

Sth Row L-R

Alison N, Lise Eawaras ikeoecca 60:ev Jlne Lowe Allison Man Josesnine raaan Leesa Male anarea Savage Jonn Collins Jill Diedrlch Kate Hiscox Kaye Young Annette Allan

Michael Mulcihv Richerd Walker Kurt Cernizza Ben Jones Emma Ladd Chelsea Roche Unda Cole-Mein Anne O'Shea

Grania Burke Yer®sa Mierzwa tamara Kulain Ammaa Apmorpe Gary inomas Mandy eawaras Mary O'Driscoll Margot Thompson 4th Row L-R

Karen Chaur Mer,arit Bowden Debri Molini Kithy Flynn Marie-Laure Mimour-Sorel Anne Elliott Deana Dodds Jennifer Dickson Brenda Lovell Wendy Rickarby Stephanie West

Catherine Crowhurst Susan Fullgrabe Anita McKinnon Lynne Beck Sandra Jane Michelle Young Lisa Rodek Wendy Anderson Leonie Conolan Diane Draper Michael Bucklow Alon Kaisor Cathy Hunt Susanne Lino 3rd Row l-R

Patsy Hanson Peta Langford Joanna Audley Lynne Rosenthal Jan Paull Marika Borlase Marie Brown Andrea Grant Antoinette Poulton Pauline Steedman Michelle McCarty Fraser Kane

Robyn Kay Julianne Eveleigh Vincent Berraud Marisa Rossignolo Aniela Marcinlak Sally Mc Kenzle Jo Lonergan Joan Ryan Steve Stetan Leonie Peterson Lucy Lyford Sonia Papaserglo Donna O'C•Ilaghan 2nd Pow L.0

Alison Durham »ose-Mary Rerong Fmmo Remley Virginia Hand Judy Broad Kim Hauser Damian Whelan Peter Gats,os Usa Ritchle Jill Barnett Michelle Carneron VIcki MeNdmdra

Sonia Francozie Barbara Watt Angela O'Shea Ashley Savage Belinda Prestney Kathy Paterson Evie Gawenda Jeanelte O'Brien Edilh Rawlins Kim Colter Rosemary Abbott Brenda Adkins Elizabeth Blackie Sybil Johannes front Row 1 -9

Olwyn Grav Ruth Tift Barbara Hevhoe Geraldine 11011 Reta Clarke Anne Bennett Catherine Sim Andrew Schmidt lan James Susan Stevens Roserngly Doolan Elizabeth Burns

Absent

Jim Abbott Penny Brown Kerryn Cormick Di Cornish Melanie Datheimer Maria Espinoza Anna Francis Michael Iddon Stuart Jarvis Sophie Morrison Robyn Stapley Fadla Zogheib

Louise rey,on Nicoieria Woomer SniZUKa Kanaon lan Melvin Ron rerainanas Micnene Cour,enay

Margaret Crammond Jacqueline Fahy Jacqueline Hawkins Rachel Little Mario Pane

STAFF 2005 11

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

Staff Qualifications (cont. Junior School:

Non-teaching Staff:

Ms Pauline Abordi,

Mrs Jennifer Dickson,

B. Phys Ed., Dip. Ed.,

B.A.

Post Grad. Dip. Health Promotion Mrs Michelle Abusah,

Dip. T., B. Ed. Miss Jo Audley,

B. Arts, B. Teach.(Hons), Grad. Dip. (Theology)

Miss Anna Francis,

B. App- Sci (Human Movement) Mrs Andrea Halliday,

B.Ed. Grad. Dip. Arts (Aust Tourism) Mr lan James,

Miss Elizabeth Blackie,

FCIS, ACIM, AIMM, MACE, Dip. Ed.,

Dip.T., B.Ed., Grad.Dip.(Ed. Admin)

Dip. CM. B. Com

Mrs Margaret Bowden,

Mrs Emma Ladd,

Dip,T., B.Ed., Grad.Dip (Sp.Ed.)

B.Sc (Behavioural) Grad Cert

Ms Michelle Courtenay,

Practising Accounting

Dip.T., Grad. Dip. (Visual and Performing Arts)

Mrs jo Lonergan,

Mrs Catherine Crowhurst,

B. App. Sci (Medical Laboratory Science)

B. of Arts, B. Teach.

Mrs Anita McKinnon,

Mrs Alison Durham,

B. Ed.

Dip.Ed., Dip.Fashion

Dr Helen Mursell,

Miss Lisa Edwards,

B. App. Sci. (Phys. Ed.), DPsych.

Dip. T. (Primary), B. Ed.

Clinical Child & Adolescent), MAPS

Mrs Mandy Edwards, Dip. Children's Services Mrs Susan Fullgrabe,

Miss Erin Schliebs,

B.A. (Performance Studies and English) Mrs Pauline Steedman,

Dip. T., B. Ed. (Computer)

Dip. T., Grad. Dip. (HRE)

Ms Evie Gawenda,

Mr Steve Stefan,

B. Arts, Dip. Ed.

B.Teach.(Prim), Grad. Dip. Archives and

Mrs Virginia Hand, Dip.T., B.Ed.(Lib.), M. App. Sci. (Library: Info. Management) Mrs jane Hunt, B. Ed. (Phys. Ed.)

Records Management, Grad. Dip. Planning and Design (Architectural History and Conservation), Grad. Dip. Museum Studies Ms Stephanie West,

B.A., Dip. Ed., Dip. PE., Grad. Dip. Bus. ADAPEF

Miss Peta Langford, B.T., B, Ed.

Mrs Jane Lowe,

Dip. T., Grad. Dip. Special Ed., Masters Spec ial Ed.

Mrs Geraldine Lucie,

Dip. T. (Primary), Grad. Dip. (Info. Tech.) Miss Ida Marigliano, B. Teach. (Primary) Mrs Vicki McNamara,

B.Ed., Grad.Dip.(Technology) Mrs Marie-Laure Mimoun-Sorel,

Licence Communication/Media, Dip. Ed. Mrs Jeanette O'Brien,

Dip. T. (Primary), Grad. Dip. Sp, Ed., Grad. Dip. (Tesol) Ms Sonia Papasergio, B.T., B.Ed.

Mrs Belinda Prestney, B.A., B.T. Mrs Chelsea Roche, B.A., B. Teach

Mrs Andrea Savage, Dip. T. (Primary), Grad, Dip. Music Mrs Rebecca Tarau, B. Ed.

Mr Gary Thomas, B.A., B. Teach., B.A (honours)

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ville hall 2005

Debating Report "Speech js power: speech is to persuade, to convert, to compel. /t is to bring another out of his bad sense into your good sense." Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American Poet, essayist and lecturer

or more than 2500 years the art of rhetoric has been an 4 Grade- Year l 2 integral part of society. Now, in the year 2005 it has become •

an integral part of Loreto school life. Across the world

women practise the art of rhetoric with verity, sincerity and passion. At Loreto Mandeville Hall in 2005, we have practised this ancient art with all this and more.

Many girls who have debated in past years returned this year more determined than ever to succeed. There were also many new

faces who joined the teams with equal enthusiasm to learn and enjoy the rewards of debating. Indeed, the power of speech has been

recognised across school life as girls stand forward with confidence in their public speaking abilities to "to persuade, to convert, to compel" through presenting well structured arguments and speeches. 2005 has seen debating at Loreto flourish. The season began for

both junior and seniorgirls with a training session under theguidance of DAV adjudicator, Ms. Elizabeth Sheargold. Over eighty girls from Years 8 to 12 eagerly participated in the sessions as we learnt the intricacies of debating in preparation for another highly successful DAV season.

This year eleven enthusiastic teams, comprised of girls from Years 8 to 12, competed at Scotch College. The five debating rounds

2„,1 Row 1.-11 Alexandra Terrill Bridget Blackhurn K.,thryn Sharpe

saw Loreto achieve mixed success, with several close debates and

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some teams narrowly missing the finals. In addition to the success of

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our senior girls, junior debaters from Years 7 and 8 were also able to experience the rewards of debating at Trinity Grammar through the development program.

The interhouse debating competition also thrived this year,

doubling in size, with girls from Year 7 to 12 competing fiercely for 4 Grade - Year 12 their houses. Congratulations to Mulhall, the winning house for the . junior division and Barry. the winning house of the Senior division,

We celebrated the conclusion of yet another successful debating season with the second annual debating dinner. Debaters, parents and teachers enjoyed the dinner in the Patricia Schaefer Centre, as an

opportunity to reflect on the success of another year of debating at Loreto and look forward to yet another promising season in 2006,

Finally, 1 would like to congratulate all girls on their participation 2.........imil'll/' and enthusiasm in debating this year. On behalf of all debaters I would also like to express great thanks to our coaches Mrs Anne

Bennett, Mrs Reta Clarke, Ms Leesa Hale, Mrs Kathy Paterson and Mrs. Margot Thompson. 1 would also like to thank the past students who for the first time this year, returned to assist in the coaching of M /Iil& I our, teams, Misses Bridget Allanadale, Isobelle Jones and Georgina Martin. The unwavering support and enthusiasm of our coaches

is greatly appreciated. It is also my pleasure to thank our debating

co-ordinator Mrs Sally McKenzie, for her dedication and enthusiasm

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for all debating activities around the School.

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Thi Reynolds Isabella Topy Mia Quist Adoree Filippini Markella Votzourakis Emily-Rose Maroun Sophie Giannaros Annabel Jones Claudia Scidone Sabena Warschauer

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Charlotte ONeil-Donnellan

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Mikaela Hum Kate Hoeri Annabel Hartmanis Charlotte Jones Nicole Pereira

Melbel Lennon Isabella Quiroga Isabella Hummerston Caitlin Tsiolkas Front Row L-R

Domenique Cosentino Zoe Nolan Isabella Bentincontri Ame@a Christie Angelica Griffin Alice Strapp Elizabeth Delacorn

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Talia Cartolano

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YEAR 1 2005

Ms Louise Peyton

3rd Row L-R

Isabelle Breen Anna Stewart Stephanie Morgan Schlicht Alexandra Sci·errer Clea Boyd-Eedle Michaela Stevenson Sarah McNamara Melanie Hannon

2nd Row L-R

Jessica Kilroe-Smith Antonia Said Francesca Scheriani Samantha Bentincontri

Jessica Saban Charlotte Casey Kate Pereira Mia Rogers Francesca Jones Front Row L-R

Isabella Mar:ton Adele D'Souza Alice Chaur Dominique Appleby Mia Jaanz Monique Miller Atessia Di Paolo

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Sarah Gribbih

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Scarlet Vasilievic Jacqueline Smith Isabella George Tiana Demetriou Madeleine Toohey Millicent England Madeleine Hillier

Front Row L-R

Carla Ardi Kate McNamara Victoria Poppins Amelia Beaton Rachel Stewart Madison Shadforth Rejane Filippini Sophie Tostevin Saria Tabet Isabella lafrate

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Tayla Daniel Jul:a Leonard Olivia Wells Emily Avery Michelle Phillipg Stephanie Cassin

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Stephanie Toni Camilla Caldwell Bronte Malhieson Leonie von Sanden Annie-Rose Rcbson

Paige Dummett Harriet Haig Antoinette Jackson Bridie Greene Georgina Lupson ront Row L-R

Celeste Amel Nathalie Uong Zoe Sfetkidis Charlotte Mahney Aless,a Pierobon Isabella Casey Teresa Vu Natalie Mooney Vivienne Dinh

DIRECTOR OF JUNIOR SCHOOL TEACHER

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1. T 3rd Row L-R

Kristen Fowler Avalon Frawley Annabel Tostevin Eliza Christie Grace Kerr Carolyn Shembrey Alice Date Sophie Barmby

2nd Row L-R Stephanie Skerrett Sarah White Madeleine Gorman Stephanie Connell Samantha Woodley Amelia Freezer Emily Pakis Anna Guastalegname Front Row L-R

Jessica Delacorn Caitlin Foster Brittany De Lutis Bridget Chaur Josephine O'Brien letizia Florenco-Grillo Amelia Scheriani Emily Pattison Caroline Kudelka

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Stephanie Gibbs Stephanie Barbalaco Georgiana Boland Jasmin Cannizzo Annabel Jones

2nd Row L-R

Amanda North Frances Di Natale Alexandra Mattei Adele Sylvester Samantha Tighe

Isabella Tuddenham Lauren Mandato Lea Troiano Julia Mierzwa

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Annabelle McNamara Camilla Fox Front Row L-R

Rachel Cheng Isabella Baker Sarah Davis Lucy Pound Charlo#e Bowden Charlotte Higgins Genevieve Glynn Joanna Pidcock Alexandria Smith

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Melissa Fergus Catherine Leigh Cassandra Gillis Elizabeth Pattison Meghan Stewart Paris Vasilievic Rebekah Lewis Monique Jackson Celia Mallard

Snd Row L-R

Sonia Kopinski Tess McPherson Olivia Giordano Simone Hubbard Gabriella Sgto Susan Hodgman Claire Whitehead Tara Barrnby Katia Mance

Front Row L-R

Meg Appleby Monica Dunne Stephanie Amel Amy Rawling Sarah Glynn Natame Burne

Siahn Stanovsek Anne-Marie Morrell Jacqueline Leahy Millie Clayton

EACHERS

N Caruso R Clarke

YEAR 7 BLUE 2005

YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR K Young

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL

3rd Row L-R

Sdlly Hartmanis Atlanta Mutimer Lucy Moore Stephanie Mattei Meg Stacey Clare Daly Alice Bisits Lilybet Holt Abigail Smith

2rd Row t-R

Loura Foley Ellen Cullity Bridget C)'Brien Christine Butcher Eliza Quinert Sarah Artioch Bridgette Gorman Ametia Mulkeams

Front Row L-R

Natalie Mannopoulos Matilda Sholly Marissa Mana Sarah Healey Venessa Robinson

Georgia Marwick Natalie Wilkinson Chiara Ardi Eliza Grant Giulia McGauran

TEACHERS

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YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR K Young

YEAR 7 GOLD 2005

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Amcnda Chong-Halliday Clivia Coburn Hartiet Horsfall Catherine Lucas Eliza Griffin Ellen Catria Olivi@] Purdue Bridget Rene·han Cirzia Fitzgemld victoria Sheldon Alice Whlford Stephanie Chow Cassandra Sbrabalos Charlotte Fellay

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3tephanie Byrnes Carnma Ratli#. Meghan Argen,ino Sarah McNena Samantha Sbjeevski

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LORE O MAN DEV[ LE HALL lucy Higgins Oriana Kinsey· Melanie Brzeiki Rachael Vaughan Caro Morabito Sally Phillips

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Kait·yn Foote Alyssia Cllic3 Sophie Merrick Madeline Cenedese Camilla Rogers Marguerite Hook

Gront Row t.-R

Anne Tran Georgina Feheriari Carly Gregg Caitlyn Burgi Sarah Zaccari Sarah Papageorgiou

Laulen Mct(amara Brigd •.'Hearn Siobhon Stagg Morgan Madden Eloise Snort Broike Wheeler Evelyn Bakas

TEACHERS

R Ferdinandis M Borlase

YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR K Young

YEAR 7 RED 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

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Rebecca Fieming Georgia Hill Shamnon Contin Chervil Tan Julia Walker Gernma Kenna

2nd Row L-R

Theresa Nguyen Mar, Shuttleworth Claire Wong St£,phanie John Jinghan Xia Nicola Anglin

Front Row L-R

Judith De la Harpe Irhi Kefatianos tucina lene Julia Mansour Madelaine Clancy Holly Gardner

Alexandra Gribbin Sieno Ramsay Eliza Mcntt Tess Chappel Shizuka Kanelori Sherry Ponce Kate Cullity E,in By,t Ella Mactilson

TEACHER

R Walker

YEAR 8 BLUE 2005

YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR I Lyford

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL 3rd Row L-R

Tess Kent Eve Lillas Isabelle McCombe Kalya Smimova Genevieve Venoila Elizabeth Park

2nd Row L-R

lexie Griftin Rebecca Major Anthea Gasparini Samantha Visser Elizabell• Poppins Annabelle Cln

Front Row L-R

Tracey Dinh Jacquelyn Tamblyn Alexandra Higgins Ewa Lobaza Emma Jakeman Georgie Toohey

Malianne Blazevic Natasha Simond;

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Julia Sweeney Megan Allanadale Kendall mder Natasha Barison Absent

Freya Timmer-Arends

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YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR L Lyford

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Ale*¤nelia Drinkwoter Mikaela Maher Tessa Kuiper Jacinta Smith Siana Madden Danica Patawaran

2nd Row L-R

Luc¥ Adamson Ilona Stuart Alexandra Fitzgerald Imogene Quinert Andrea Leslie Eugenie Priof

Elizabeth Olney Madeleine Kirkham Nuria ven Sanden Front Row 1.-12

Jentier Nguyen Brionna Kellotl Maryrose Tiernan Grace Alde,ton Chiara Fazio Nikita Demetriou Jenna Najman Hayley Crigan Alice Callaghan Bridget Corcoran

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YEAR 8 GREEN 2005

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Isabella Moore ENzabeth Janes Sarah Vanderkley Olivia Cougan Florence McDonald Elza Tiernan Framces Tighe Catina Healy

2nd Row L-R

Alexandra Nelson Carly Gilbert Alexandra Cowen Megan Swinstead Br anagh Curran

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Jacqueline O'Connell Veronique Campion Renee Brady Lautra Comande Erin Ryan

Anne-Therese Ryan Stephanie McDonald Stephanie Gonnam Samantha Gibbs Alexandra England

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YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR L Lyford

YEAR 8 RED 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

LORETO MANDEVILLE HAI I 3rc Now L-R

Eleanor Fabbri Gabrielle Coles Sophia Robinson Elle Pirrie Nicole Voss Rochelle Bevis Elisa Reynolds Jessica Melia-Moore

2nd Row L-R

Lucinda Waters Anthea Sidiropoulos Miranda Matheson Lisette Stevens Jessica Stockdale

Fron Row L-R

Sally Purse Sa,ah Simpson Chloe Dwyer Ashleigh Kubiak Jessica Cheeseman Alicia Valentine

Emma Dunn Dana Leggett

Brianna Travers Imogen Gordon Cathy Ta Cristal Zhu Absent

Kathleen Hawes Christina Lee

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YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR W mckarby

YEAR 9 BLUE 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

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Katherine Kouznetsova Elizabeth Kelly Julia Wallace Emily Ma©Farlane Lauren Buckley

2nd Row L-R

Georgie White Caroline Sciter Catherine Lovelock Clara Baini Kate Conlan Ramuna Sadauskas Samantha Podbury Emily Higgins Alix Hauser

Front Row L- R

Kelly McCarthy Maeve Marlyn Isabelle Hayes Catherine Ho Isabella Thomson Naomi Scully

Lauren O'Hanlon Rebecca Gibbs Nichola Bainbridge

Harriet Fell Nalatie Rambatdi Esther McMahon

YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR W Rickarby

YEAR 9 GOLD 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

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Elizabeth Doyle Madeleine Tostevin Ileanor Tieman Emily Noonan Jung-Ah Kim

Eleanor Van Der Menve Claire Saunrky Georgina Cichy 2nd Row L-R

Oeanma Spano Nicole Pendrey Gernma Hook Grace Fleming Megan Lane Rebecca Howie Frankie Cox

Front Row L-R

Leah Frangou Sarmh Olle Emma Carnpbelt Katherine Pattison Vivienne Bdm Tegan Mand Annie Chan Remata Kopinski Rania Tabet Emily Ratnam

Absent

Hannah Sottile

TEACHERS

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YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR W Ricloarby

YEAR 9 GREEN 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

ELORETOMANDEELEHALE-1 3rd Row L-R

Grace Campbell Annabelle Healey Brighid Ginnane-Smith Marnie Dunn Elisabeth Curtis Sarah Trapant Atexand,a Hassell Lauren Fowler

2nd Row L-R

Emily Nash Clara Filippini Madeleine Maher Annaliese Foley Olvia Knight Eliza Pound

Phoebe Keogh Jacque:ine Midgley Rannah Banks Front Row L-R

Bethany England Joanne Stergiou Bbe Bowden Kate Forster Luita Sifianni Veronica Waite Mandy-Jane Mcwaun Samantha Madden Caitlin Costello Olivia Lynch

TEACHER

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YEAR LEVEL CO-ORDINATOR W Rickarbv

YEAR 9 RED 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

1 ORETO MANDEVILLE HALL 3rd Row L-R

Kaylah Malishev Alicii Deak Modoleine White Zoe Wood Ser,h Gtigor Amy O'Brien

2nd Row L-R

Rebecca Moore Cathotine Randl€is ls*belle'Tolhurst Minic,1 MeGauran Caltlin Grace

Front Row L-R

Tess Gangitano Clair« W,Iler LuciA- Locava Holly Roach Eleanor Angle¥ Mario Irving Alice Haloin Georgia Mornane Sarih Doyle Olivi* M©Combe *ate Wilson

Rebecca Wittman Laura Brady

Charlotte Ireland Jenmife:· Butcher Elly Monlls Michelle Clin

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Prudence Maynes Miche=le Kin, Soreth Adalnson Goor,ina Dompsey Fercity Mclonal,1 Alexandra Blackburn Olivia Diton Caitlin Noen,

2nd Row L-R

Alexandra Jolly Anh Pham Frinces Simpson Alexandra Moloney Magdiena Soszyns.Id Alice MacFarlan Felidly deGIinn Gonevieve Brady Alicia Simon,le Samantha *mou

Front Row L-R

Payal Jaryal Rachel Rbdr:gues Stephanie Rizzari Jin Chin Stophanie Kectry Cassandra Oaten

Absent

Annabel Suffren

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Alice Scolts Daniella Stutt Danielle Kielly Imogen Russell Sophie Gritfiths Nicole Casey Coral Alden Jialing Chen

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Aleksandra Lobaza Sabrina Hoare Rebecca Smart Ciare Jones Rachel Lennon

Jennifer Hanning Amelia O'Shaughnessy Anna McCIeery Phyllis Yeung Front Row .-R

Stephanie Ha Emilia Fabns Zi Wei Chen Fiona England Holly Stanovsek Eliza Broome Sinead Kirby Michelle Oaten Amelia Karagiannis Diame Petras

Absent

Shona Mclaughlin

TEACHERS

P Gatsios J Ryan

YEAR 10 GREEN 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

11 LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL 3rd Row L-R

Melissa Dynon Bianca Koffman Eliza Wilsdon Rachel Beckley Sarah Henderson Rebecca rreland Victoria Constantopoulos Rosemary Tracey Rebecca Leahy

2nd Row L-R

Jennifer Taylor Leah Marino India Prior Lucy Gaylard Brigette Reid Sally Mummer Sophie Russell Maddie Anderson

Front Row L-R

Rebecca Nealon Vanessa Blanco Sarah Clemens Sophie Stucley Maria Kastaniotis Anna Bartone Mary Ponce Melissa Jreissati Alexandra Ralev Lia Brett

Absent

Marina Savenkov

TEACHERS

M Bucklow J Barnett

YEAR 10 RED 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

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3rd Rov, L-R

Ruby Car-odus Charlotte Campbell Rowena Crawford Annabel Curtain Hannah Coloe Clare Condon Kate Cortett

2nd Row L-R

Emma Chia Charlotte Chalmers Georgia Charieson Katrina Cavanough Annabelle Crowe Xi Chen

Front Row L-R

Kelly Carvalho Hannah Cohen Carmina Athaide Anh Bui Danielle Carew Anja Berman Lauren Benson Ferrna Acance

TEACHERS

M Mulcohy J Abbott

YEAR 11 BLUE 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL

3rd Row L-R

Stephanie Fogarty Lucy Donovan Sophie Curtain Caitlin Harber Eleanor Downie Sara Flynn Hannah Fitzgerald

2nd Row L-R

Linda Di Vincenzo Anthea Fell Diana Fillmore Jessica Healey Monique Draycott Nicola Fuller

Front Row L-R

Lauren D'Aprano Ch16e Garcher Anna Dunne Hien Dang Darya Ferdman Hannah Hughes Stacey Frangou Kim Dang

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Melanie Lake Stephanie M-ynes Danielle Jackson Elizabeth Logan Tahlia Madden k. 1

Bridget Lester Jodie Lee 2nd Row 1-R

Stephanie Macfartane Lauren Mand Isabelge Lane Jillian Htnfer Helen McNanara Siobhan Lane Elyse Mcinernet

Front Raw L-R

Stephanie Liu Nicola Leslie Alexandra Liew Jade Llewellyn tee Mc(Dorthy Daisy Maroun Helen Karagianns Andrea imgberg

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'RINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

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Erin O'Hara Blidget Noonan Tess Momane Grainne Murray Stefani Mierzwa Tess O'Brier· Madeleine C)'Brien

2nd Row L- R

Pru Moylan Caroline Powei Sarah O'Connor Elise Nicholson Stephanie Me,migps Van Ng-Iyen

Front Row L-R

Laura Petrucci Anna O'Callcghan Jennifer Ngo Leanne Nguyen Megan O'Heh r Abarnna Panchalingham Jessica Minear

Absent

Natallie Moussa

TEACHER

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Pia White Lillian Romano Georgette Scanlon Suzanne Walker Emily Richards

2nd Row L-R

Signofee Scully Hannah Smith Emma Roche Laura Sullivan Louise Scarcella

Michelle Stojcevski Prue Whitehead Jessica Schmid Front Row L-R

Jessica Stergiou Emily Walsh Priyanka Subramanyam Carb Sano Renee Sidiropoulos Nicole Travis Stephanie Sabatino

TEACHER

L Ritchie

YEAR 11 WHITE 2005

PRINCIPAL Dr Susan Stevens

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Znd Row: Anna Marantz, I:,Iiifer Ames, Bridget 141.likburn, Philippa Christian, Al.ldl'lin,· '1'illey. Nicole Anderson, bah:]a lle.ithi-t,te S.irah Maule, Sarah ikilillan

3rd Row: \:adeline Tilley, Sarah Maule, Michell, 311,itheam

Ist Row: Ella llen:chke, loania Ryan, lane l·ve.. I i... V,init,rbida, htephanie Haikal,

2nd Row: 1.,) 1:la Ryan. jennifer Ames, Bridy: t illackhurn

I c.mne Thien. Farah (leary. Saniantha Irei-ati Absent: Meganollehir

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Natalie Senior Sunday Barca-Irving Madeleine Carney Sarah Pound Georgina Sinclair Madeleine Gardam Lucy Wilkinson Julia Mugavin Elizabeth Franklyn Bridget Blackburn

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Madeline Tilley Sarah Maule Brigid Coleridge Alexandra Tertill Jessica Stagg Alexandra Bingham Amy Noonan Mollie Buxton Jennifer Ames Ebony Eades Catharine Georgiou Stephanie Sheldon Elle Anderson Monique Leoncelli Laura Brown Katherine Ellett Alexandra Smith Claire Plummer Hannah Rowse Carollne Jones

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Emily Hodges Hali Christou Julia Hall Romy Baker Sarah Dalton Rachel Molley Caitlin Brennan Lydia Killerby Phoebe Pownall Molly Gardner Britt Densmore Isabella Jabara Peta Dermans Stephanm Schultz Danielle Seoud Christina KIng Julia Pahula Michelle Smitheram Diana Mizerni Gabriella Farries Danielle Cooke Joanna Ryan Jane Bourke Hannah Carrodus

3rd Row L-R

Dimika C•nstantopoulos Stephanie Pirrie Aliison Mooney Laura Mermigas Alexandra Cumer Nicole Jee Nicole Anderson Vanessa Gfoom Jennifer Wong Emma Ireland Kathryn Sharpe St.,henie Trikilis Kate Sala Claire Mulgrew Julia Hughan Anneliese Weinhandl Jacqueline Bouchier Natalie-Veronique Chani

2nd Row L-R

Stophanie Haikal Grace Callaghan Chloe Parker Annette Yeo Pupul Bhaumik hancisca tutanto Kylie Wallace Madeleine Stevens Nicola Wdvilihg Cr615*y WIS&611 Ret>ecea EdWOMIS Catherine Pendrey Courtney Grace Samantha Jreissati Brooke O'Connor Jacqueline Micallef Monika Bognar

Front Row L-R

Peto Guglielmino Stephanie Hannon Monica Ullas Caroline Wiz Jenna Flack Stephanie Chiarolli Vivien Gannon Jie Chen Xi Xi Wang Anna Dotson Meghan Keary

Absent

Jacquiline Moore Stefanie Richards Madeline Sharrock

TEACHERS

Olwyn Gray Jill Diedrich Michelle Meer,rly Maria Rrown lynne Beck Patsy Hanson

YEAR 12 2005

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Elle Anderson

Alexandra Bingham

Bridget Blackburn

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Monika Bognar Jacqueline Bouchier

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Jane Bourke

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Laura Brown

Natalie-Veroniaue

Grace Callaghan

Hali Christou

Madeleine Carney

Hannah Carrodus

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Jie Chen

Stephane Chiarolli

Brigid Coleridge i.p. Danielle Cooke

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Britt Densmore

Peta Dermatis

Anna Dotson

Ebony Eades

Gabriella Farries

Jenna Flack

Elizabeth Franklyn

Vivien Gannon

Madeleine Gardam

Molly Gardner

Catharine Georgiou

Courtney Grace

Vanessa Groom

Peta Guglielmino

Stephanie Haikal

Julia Hall

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Emily Hodges

Julia Highan

Emma Ireland

Isabella Jabara

Nicole Jee

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Monica Lillas

Samantha Jreissati

Meghani Keary

Lydia Killerby

Christina King

Monique Leoncelli

Caroline Luiz

Sarah Maule

Laura Mermigas

Jacqueline Micallef

Diana Mizerni

Allison Mooney

Jacquelime Moore

Julia Mugavin

Claire Mulgrew

Amy Noonan

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Chloe Parker I Julia Pashula Catherine Pendrey j Stephanie Pirrie

Stephanie Sheldon Georgina Sinclair

Alexandra Smith

Madeline Tilley Stephanie Trikilis

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Claire Plummer

Big Sister, Little Sister

St Kevin's Visit

Visiting the Traffic School i

ur Prep excursion was to the Traffic School in Kew. We

learnt to stop for a red light, go for a green light and wait for an orange light. We also learnt how to ride our bikes without training wheels. Our favourite part of the day was travelling on the bus because it was my first ride and I could feel my back bumping. We also liked riding really fast on the bike and stopping at a red light. 14 6 '05

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Police in Schools

e invited our parents to the Book Launch of our fantastic Immigration books which we had worked so hard to produce. We discovered a lot about our

ancestors, where they came from and when they came to Australia. Some families travelled a long way and worked very hard to make a new life in Australia.

We dressed up like our ancestors and read our stories to our visitors. Everyone brought some food to share for our picnic on the oval. We loved dressing up and had a fantastic day Vear.; Bhic

T hrough out this year we have been involved in Police In

Schools. Police Officer Lindsay came and thaught us about many things such as: robbery, drugs and being a detective.

We also tearned a lot of games like Lemon Hockey which was really

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fun as well as a Detective game and Tongue Murder. Lindsay also

joined us on camp. It was great fun having him there and he made

camp a lot more exciting. Sol>bic Barnily & Samant/m It'oodle¥

ear 5 went to the Police Academy for an excursion with

Senior Constable Lindsay. When we got there we looked at

Year 3 Sleepover

the church which was really pretty but then we went to go

The lovely prayer the Prayers Leaders organised at night before bed,

and see the target practice and were told if you went in there you

The laughter and fun we enjoyed together.

would go deaf for 5 seconds. The shots where really loud! Next

Having wonderful friends that care for me.

we saw the courtroom but we could not go inside it, after that we

No-one was left out, everyone had someone to talk to.

went to see the racing track.

The delicious smell of the pizza!

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The fantastic teamwork we had.

Feeling safe and looking after one another. Making human pyramids with the Circus performers. ¥1·ar J B/m

China Town

n Term One, Year 5 was studying Asia and part of our topic was to visit China Town. We first saw a Tai Chi demonstration and

did an exercise people do in the morning when they wake up.

We saw a show with fans, ribbons and a sword. Mr Thomas tried

to do the fans and we were all laughing at him. We went to a lolly shop but the lollies were made of things like raw fish. We toured the Chinese Museum learning about bound feet and irnmigrants: and

went to a Chinese supermarket looking at all the traditional foods. Afterwards we met together at a lovely Chinese restaurant. Caillin /·bjte, and.Karah /lbit,·

St Patrick's Cathedral

n March the prayer leaders from Years 4-6 went to a service at St Patrick's Cathedral. The Archbishop and the Priest helped

with the ceremony. After the ceremony we walked to the nearby

park for lunch and enjoyed watching two plays down by St Anne's and Delacel. Then we saw an Irish dancing performance which included two girls from LMH. We would like to thank Miss Blackie and Mrs

Crowhurst for the wonderful day that we had on St Patrick's Day. Madeleine Gorman and Caroline Kudelka

Year 2 head offon a visit to Scienceworks

Year 4 Camp

Year 5 Camp

hilst excitement was the main feeling we had in anticipation of camp, we were also confused, amazed and grateful to be going away with our friends. Activities on camp taught us about out-selves when placed in different situations and experiences ranged from fear to laughter. The challenging activities such as the Flying Fox were scary but fun and the teachers encouraged us. The Teeter Totter, The Island and the Tepee Shuffle were testing activities but we knew we could do them with a best friend beside us. The sensory trail was great, the guider nearly suffocated with laughter and the blind nearly

suffocated with tears. The ropes course saw us swinging like Tarzan! After every day we would eat a tasty meal and dessert. We went for

a night walk after dinner one night and were lucky enough to see our first drop bear! We hopped into bed each night exhausted after a long day, but excited about what was in store the next day! Travelling home we stopped at Arthur's Seat Maze and we were all eager to return home to see Mum and Dad.

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Feeling Centred trince returning from Central Australia I have been asked,

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what was the best thing you did while you were away? Here are

L some of my responses: The best physical sites were - Uluru, Kata Tjata, King's Canyon and Wilpena Pound. In other words, nearly all the skes we went to ! Uluru was probably the highlight of the trip - this huge, iconic orange-red rock, which allowed me to understand why the Aborigines have, for thousands of years, honoured it as sacred. i felt so insignificant

standing next to it and, although I decided not to climb the rock but to walk with other girls around its base, I sti!1 had an appreciation

and lasting impression of its enormity. Walking up the first mountain at King's Canyon, and looking down in the gorge, then to the other side to the huge expanse of green trees and nev·er-end ng stretch of undisturbed bush, led me to two conclusions: we do have 'boundiess

plains, and my Dad was right when he said that K·ng's Canyon is a most spectacular place.

Although many of the girls might disagree, tile best: night was when we camped in the middle of the desert with no amenities. At 10pm we slipped into our sleeping bags and became amateur astronomers. It was beautifully still and warm w:th the brightest stars I have ever seen.

The trip to Central Australia is a great way to explore and discover

some of the wonders of our own country We made close friendships

with each other, learned more about tolerance for others and

many new card games. Some of the saddest things were saying goodbye to our wonderful bus driver and chef, who had driven us

half way across the continent and provided us with wonderful food,

and knowing that we will never again have 'the wake up CD' with all

of us singing while Lauren danced and impersonated St Kevin's boy's dancing techniques.

A huge thank you to the wonderful teachers who made our trip so enjoyable. Lartren 1.) o nore,in,

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came away from Year 8 Camp knowing that I now could cook without poisoning anybody: learn four songs in one day;

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a canoe, and sleep in a tent with a snoring person - and have a great time. Not bad for four days without cable television. 1/„7 r.\

learnt to cook on a triangia and set up tents,

which was hard. The high ropes course was twelve metres

high and tricky, but lots of fun. My favourite activity was

the canoeing and jumping into the lake, as well as my group making a cake for my birthday. I can't wait for next year's camp!

n our last day, we gathered in a big circle and were entertained by Mr Berraud's talented didgeridoo playing. What an amazing experience it was to learn about the bush and to build stronger relationships between the Year 8 girls and their teachers.

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Carlton Scarves Day

The girls wore Carlton scarves after a visit from Adam 13entick from the Carlton Football team. He won his match the next i

voted as Beston the Field. The girls learntabouthis train and the food he has to eat.

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Mark Greenwood Australian author Mark Greenwood visited

Loreto Mandeville Hall junior School and each year level listened to amazing stories about his adventures and how his adventures became research for his stories. We all sat in

the library with our mouths wide open as he was taking our imaginations on a wild road tripthrough outback Australia. Mark revealed that the end of his stories were part fact and part fiction. What left us curious was how to

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determine what was factand what was fiction.

Many of the girls are researching information to reveal the truth. We all loved listening to Mark Greenwood and would love him to come back at a later date.

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very lucky

to have the Stars /n Our Eyes performers (Jacqui, Dom and Andrew) come to visit us and pei-fot-m their play. It included the CBC short listed books for 2005.

It was a very entertaining performance with singing and dancing. We even had a chance to get involved at the end of

their performance. Several very lucky girls got to get up on the stage, to be part of their 'air' insti-ument band.

We always enjoy Book Week especially the 'Stat·s In Your Eyes Performance'. We hope they come next year.

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-, On Mondaythestartofbookweek all students and teachers were

asked to di-ess up as something

I to do with Our theme "reading rocks . Most of the girls went as rock stars but a few girls went as rocks.

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At the start of the day we walked ovei- to the MPR to have our

pai-ade. All of the classes wei-e

asked to parade around the room and show off their costumes, some of the costumes were FANTASTIC!!!!!

After the parade we then got into our groups and did some activities to do with The Australian Council Book Awards of 2005.

Prep made dog collars based on the book Mutt Dog and Year 4 Gold decorated a sheep with cotton wool buds and different colour

shapes and read the book Where is the Green Sheep? All of the groups did two activities Alutt Dog activities iii Ilook week

before recess and another two activities before lunch.

After lunch all of the classes then gathet-ed back into the MPR and did a song, dance or a rap that they had made up.

Mutt l).ly activities were enic,yed bv the mtilti age group in the Prep room. Ul' /

BOOK WEEK WAS GREAT!

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PoP STARLETE This is a great book, you will love it, and if you're into sporty, funky and cool stuff then you're really reading the right book! It's about a girl who is into singing and dancing with her best friend. They enter a contest along with two other girls from the same school. The girls go on music camp and try to find stardom. whilst dealing with trOUble from one of their group members. They're all aiming for the big prize which is getting their own choreographer, C.D and film clip! There are lots of adventures to catch in ... POP STARLETS! A-,1/berim·./7-ci.uati. E·ar 4

Literary Breakfast Literature Circles In Year 6 we read a book in groups and did an activity that promoted discussion. An example of this is the poem that I wrote - it was for the role of At-tful

Artist that puts the book in an at-tful

way. This poem relates to the story The Coy by Theodore Taylor. When a ship

cat-et- Phillip and his mother are sunk, Phillip finds himself blind and adrift on a small raft with a black seaman and a cat.

They find a small deserted island with no food and clean water, which makes this

story a truly gripping survival story.

The Cay Lying on the wet boards, 1 Phillip was getting very bored, sometimes I thought of my mother,

But Timothy told me not to bother, I got a fright when I knew that I was

Stephanie S ah,itino and renowned phn·wright and author.1,>anna A lurrin·-Smith. Al, .\Iri n ay- Smith was ,guest speaker at the annual Literary Breakfaht heki in the Patricia Schaefer Centre.

blind. and all this time we have been out

to find, What Timothy wants is help! And what I want is an island with people on it.

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3 During Term I some girls in Year 4 decided to join GROW. GROW stands for 4

* Girls Receiving Others' Wisdom. GROW is for committed girls who enjoy spelling and reading. Sometimes in GROW you are allowed to write an interesting story, c but most times we discover words and what they mean. In GROW Mrs Bowden teaches the small group of Year 4. It is a great little group of happy girls. ;:. »!tr

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The 22nd Australiajapan

night eats sushi with her family. This only too well

often an effective way of promoting tourism can

demonstrates the increasing demand for quality

be through images rather than pages of text.

fast food by Australians and this is one important

Another advertising media which you are currently

piece of your country's culture, which I don't

using, posters, is not a bad idea but it would be

believe has been promoted enough. Consider

a lot more suitable if they were written in other

this assignment from my Japanese teacher my

for a moment the possibilities: you could discuss

languages than japanese so that foreigners could

initial thought was "no, not another essay!"

how eating in Japan is a true "experience" and also

read them and understand more about Japan.

followed closely by "why do I have to get such a

while Japanese food in Australia is delicious it is

hard topic?" To begin my research for this essay

nothing compared to the genuine article.

Essay Contest 2004

Ihave something to confess. When I first got I went straight to the official Yokoso website and after looking for a couple of minutes I realised the topic wasn't as difficult as I had first imagined. Because, despite being full of information and presented properly, as I viewed the website I did not feel inspired to start packing my suitcase

and heading off to Japan. So within a few short

minutes I knew why the Yokoso campaign wasn't working- it didn't appeal to me as an Australian.

Radio is also a useful media but the cr*me

de la cr6me is undeniably the small screen

Secondly, of course is shopping, something

- television. Many Australians, myself included,

every Aussie loves (or is that every female?) ]apan

are fairly lazy and watch an exorbitant amount

is renowned for its incredible department stores

of TV each day so why not use this to your

and here lies a perfect opportunity to promote

advantage? A few carefully edited ads shown in

another aspect of your traditional culture -

the "rush hour

clothing. My older brother has recently returned

(if you need further proof look at the success

from Japan and brought me back a beautiful,

of the New Zealand advertisements - after one

traditional silk kimono, which my friends are very

panoramic shot of pristine white mountains

jealous of. As a self-confessed shopaholic, after

I'm already considering booking a flight).

timeslots will work wonders

The logical question to ask next is deceptively

describing the store where he bought it from and

Remember to place your ad with a catchy song

simple, "Why?" To put it bluntly, Australians

all the designs and fabrics of the traditional clothing

or jingle that will appeal to foreigners because I

and Japanese have different ideas of a holiday.

they stocked. I was captivated: 1 wanted to see

don't know anyone who couldn't hum the theme

While laidback Aussies enjoy holidays with an

it foi- myself and burn a hole in my back pocket.

song for Queensland's tourist campaign ads,

element of adventure or physicality such as skiing

Shopping is a popular tourist activity which is

Where E/se 8ut Queens/cnd. The Thot's Melbourne

or with an elementof relaxation such aS the beach,

also clearly not emphasised enough on your

campaign with Livinia Nixon is a great example of

japanese people seem to appreciate holidays with

campaign website.

how utilising various media simultaneously can be

a cultural element. You could easily disregard this as a stereotypical view coming from a foreigner

but please, hear me out.

Thirdly, Australia is a "sports-mad" nation and what better to entice Aussies to Japan then the

promise of skiing and hiking? Australian secondary

effective - after months of TV, radio, newspaper and internetadvertisements I suddenly know more about my state capital then I ever did before.

| The way the Japanese government has

school students each year go on school camps to

The final element, which is critical to any

promoted Japan has been in a very "Japanese"

the bush to do hiking and each winter there is a

tourism campaign, is appea|ing to different

way. By this I mean that Japan has been portrayed

mad frenzy among Australian families to book

demographics. Families with young children

to the Australian public as a nation who place a

a much coveted spot at the ski resort at Mount

want holidays with theme parks to entertain

heavy influence on the artistic, historical and

Buller, so clearly skiingand hikingare notunfamiliar

their children and big kids at heart so promote

cultural aspect of the country. While this is not

pastimes to Australians. When a great chance to

Disneyland, festivals and department stores;

representing Japan in a negative light. it is not

promote one of Japan's traditional sports arises

young people in their twenties and thirties want

highlighting japan as a place where one can relax,

don't hesitate to develop it. Sumo is undeniably

action and enlightenment so support your tea

be adventurous or enjoy nature - in short all the

uniquely Japanese and with a bit of advertising

ceremonies, hiking, skiing and sumo wrestling;

things Aussies love in their· holidays.

I'm sure Australians will be only too happy to

parents want relaxing holidays where they can

embrace it.

escape the stress of everyday life at places such

Let's begin with the Yokoso website because

Foul-thly, there is something about Eastern

as health resorts so endorse your famous hot

Campaign. As I accessed the page tautological

philosophies and religions that have fascinated

springs; retired couples want to experience fine

phrases kept appearing such as "gentle ancient

Australians for years. If you need proof just look

dining and the true culture of japan so remember

culture", "deep past" and 'traditional customs of

at the popularity of yoga and how westerners have

to commend your restaurants, art galleries,

| the past". I am not denying that culture is a key

not only supported it but gone so fat- as to create

temples and other historical landmarks.

that seems to be principle source of the Visit japan

element in every country and should be used

their own similar version called pilates. Japan is

In conclusion, japan has much potential to

advantageouslyto promote tourism to the country.

clearly a very spiritual nation and by promoting

become a successful tourist destination. It has

However. by placing too heavy an influence on

yoga and meditation you will see tourist numbers

all the elements, which make a terrific holiday

culture you lose some of the other features,

increasing. This is also an ideal occasion to endorse

such as adventure, relaxation and recreation and

which make Japan special. Instead of focusing so

your traditional tea ceremony, which is viewed as

I believe that the key to success is by marketing

heavily on culture and tradition, which japan is

a beautiful "philosophical" aspect on any trip to

the nation in a more appealing manner to all the

obviously passionate about, perhaps it would

Japan, as are Zen and Buddha.

different people described by utilising some of the

be more appropriate to promote things that Australians are passionate about. Similar to the

The above are the ideas which I think would

suggestions I have made. It may take a while to put

be excellent to further promote more on your

these motions into practise but with time and a

website. However, this does lead US to another

little bit of hard work I am certain you will reap

One startlingly obvious thing that Australians

problem - are you putting all your eggs in one

many benefits.

love about,lapan is food.Japanese food, in particular

basket? While the Internet is a valuable research

sushi, has become an obsession among Australians

tool for many, there are also many Australian

in recent times with more and more Japanese

families who are not connected to or do not have

old adage, "the customer is always right".

restaurants opening in our country each year due

access to the Internet. Getting these families'

to the cuisine's popularity. In Australia, Friday is

attention however does not have to be difficult.

traditionally "fish and chips night", however one

By placing advertisements in newspapers and

of my best friends, much to my envy, now has

magazines, you are sure to receive attention

declared Tuesday "sushi night" and each Tuesday

because as humans are such visual creatures,

Felirity McDonald, Year 9 (2004), recipient of tbe Outstanding Aquard for tbis essay

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OTE Week was funandan exciting way of learning more about the languages

that LMH offers for all to experience.

Every recess and lunchtime was buzzing with excitable girls who were looking forward to the events the day offered, for example, Ms Kandori singing and dancing with Ms Ritchie and all the others Japanese students to Rajio Taisoo. When the 'Satay Man' arrived, everyone experienced the Indonesian food and all had fun dancing to the music. Finally, on the lastdayof the week, the 'Cr@pe Man' visited. If you asked

Je voudrais une crupe au chocolat s'il vous plait "you would be served with a scrumptious

cr@pe.

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exciting activities, songs, dances and food .

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French Play We learn French; it is one of our favourites. Putting on a play puts a smile on our faces. It was amazing to see we actually did it by putting in hard work, a wonderful performance was produced. We performed Little Red Riding Hood. We worked all of Term 3 on it. Weperformedattheback oftheMulti PurposeRoom. It wasgreattoseethateveryone loved it.,. eventhough weskippedtwo lines, Some of our lines were "Le Petit Chaperon Rouge se mit en route," Which means "Little Red Riding Hood started to walk." Another line in the play was "Mais surtout nd tuloigne pas du chemin et soit bien polie!!!" which means "Stay on the traci< and be very polite!!!" We had a gi-eat day. Fran.·es (;liasmle,wame and Zoe Irving. Ye,Ii· 4

How to make a Blanket?" In Year 4 we have a class activity called VIP and one thing you have to do is teach the class a skill. For Amy's VIP she taught the class -How to make a blanket?" a

The activity was very successful and

engaged everyone through the process of making it and we think it, would be a great holiday activity for ages 8-12. YOU WILL NEED:

2 sheets of polar fleece-any size but the second sheet 10cm larger in area Pair of material scissors-for neatness

Year 4

4 safety pins-to hold every thing in placeI in each corner

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1. Flip the bigger sheet upside down so you cari't see the pattern onto a flat surface and then put the smallet-

sheet on top facing upwards so you can see the pattern 2. Cut the corners off IiI<e this.

3. Then cut strips 5cm widthlike this.

4. Cut the strips now in half so they're 2.5 cm, and then cut a small hole

in-between the strips (when you have two strips from a big strip you can call theni a set.)

Immigration Museum In Mai-ch 2005,4 Blue and 4 Gold went to the Immigration Museum. On the way to the

5. Now put I strip from a set into the hole and tie. Do this to all of the sets

museum, we were chattering away and laughing. When we arrived we looked at photographs

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of lots of people who had immigrated to Australia. After that we went into a room,

eni,Yed making a blanket.

where a lady talked to us and told us

very

interesting stories. We went to a concert

that was held in the courtyard of the museum! A couple of hours later we had some lunch at the Fitzroy Gardens and a bit of a run around! Then we caught the bus and went back to school!

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On 20 july we had a Maths incursion and a lovely lady named Barbara hosted

the Maths lesson. She taught uS that some Maths games are a,1 about chance. t

The first game we played was first to 21 which was a great fun and this is how you play: you start with the numbers 1,2, and 3. You choose a number and put it down in your column and the first to 21 wins! Then we played greedy

which was all about chance. We also played VACKEY Rides (which all depends on the roll of the dice). All the games were such a blast and we learnt that Barbara doesn't like to lose her own game. Maths can be fun for any age <d

groups young and old or small and tall. SOO THANK YOU BarbaraN!

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St Peter's Early

Learning Centre 1 he community of St Peter's Early Learning Centre is an extension of the Loreto Community. The circle of learning and living is the life

force that touches the many people who walk down the path and through the door to this wonderful space where the children share their creativity, their views, ideas and sense of wonder.

The circle of learningand living should never end. As we grow there should be room for one more thing to do, one more friend to make, one more fact to find.

As Roger Emerson expresses, "Come, join

us in our circle of friends. There's always room for one more. A circle that never

ends, all you have to do is open the door."

The children, the parents and the staff have worked very hard to make this place a magical community of learning

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7*8s are 56, Maths Week began and timetables were playing as we walked iii the door.

Everyone was excited and could

not wait for the week to begin. We played new and tricky games that everyone was involved

in. All the Junior School was involved in a Maths incursion.

Maths is a hundred times more fun,

When our teacher beams at you like a sun, As all she wants to do,

Weplayedmanynewand familiar games and were encouraged to think of new strategies whilst playing the games. The parents

Is share her maths with you. We learn evei-ything there is to know, We really enjoy out· maths lessons, so,

joined in the Maths excitement by attending a Maths night

where they learnt about ctrrent Maths teaching methods and many of the games we play in class and how they help us to learn. We all would agree that

Maths Week was agreatsuccess and a bunch of fun !

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Natural Disasters In Term 2, Year 6 studied Natural Disasters and one of our tasks was to

Every Friday after recess 6 Gold has a special time for science

write a factual narrative (a story with an element of fact) about a natural

experiments with Kate, a Monash University Science Student.

disaster and I chose tornadoes.

We did many experiments that were both fun and educational, for example, the mouldy bread experiment. We rubbed bread

A Destroyed Life Makes a new One.

on different areas in the classroom such aS the radio, blackboard,

My narrative was about a famous storm chaser put under pressui-e to

desks... We then put the bread in zip-lock bags and labelled them

create and put to the screens a movie about a tornado. His name was

with where we rubbed it and what sort of bread it was. The week

Mr Fetochi, and everyone knew him, but later on he will never be heard

after we did this, we recorded our observations and they were

of or seen again. Mr Fetochi decided that his only daughter, Tara, should

very disgusting!! We have also been taking part in "The Science

star in the movie. When they were driving a tornado came without

Challenge", a web based National Challenge, where we have to do

warning and Tara was told to get out of the van and start acting, but it all

many experiments and then answerquestions aboutthe expel-iment

went terribly wrong, Tara was pulled away by the tornado and she never

and whathappened during it. We have been having heaps and heaps

saw her father again. She was found by a lady that became her mother

of fun with Kate!!

and they lived together in India happily.

Caitlin Blackalland E,kina Toober, Year 6

Emily Oust 11'ar o The LMH team - Sabrina Hoare, Clare Jones k

Alelesandra Lobaza (Year 10) have won the National Judging

in their special category '7he Histoly ofSport'.

NATIONAL HISTORY

The girls are to be presented with their award by the

CHALLENGE GROUP 2005

Science & Training. The ceremony will be held at

Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson MP for Education, Parliament House in Canberra.

ver the past few years, the History

on the theme 'Australians All'. Some of

and respond to it as a museum display, essay,

Department has offered the

the topiCS researched were: Australian

website or a video.

studentsat LMHtheopportunityto

Sport, Australian Heritage, Mandatory

take part in the National History Challenge.

Detention, the Great Ocean Road and

On 14 August, all the participants attended

The Challenge takes place through Terms 2

Australian Cuisine. The process started at

the regional judging held at Southwood Boys'

the end of Term 2 when we were asked to

Grammar School in Ringwood. Different

and 3, and provides an extended addition to

choose a topic that not only interested us,

panels of judges listened to our presentations

but challenged us as well. Over the holiday

and asked many relevant questions. In

This year. twenty four students from Years

period, we were then sent to research and

the end five teams progressed through

7-10 tool< part in the Challenge, focusing

develop our own ideas on our chosen topic

to the State judging which was held on

the School's History program.

28 August. Again different panels of judges asked questions about the presentations. From there, three LMH teams progressed to the National finals.

Congratulations to all the girls

who took part in the Challenge. This has been afantastic experience to be a part of, but we could not have had the enormous success that we have had without the

wonderful help of both Mr Frigo and Mrs Ryan who have been there

for all the students throughout the competition. We would like

to take this opportunity to thank

them most for their support and help over the past two

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terms and we eagerly await next year's competition. Sarah Gregor and Caillin Grace, Year 10

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What T.O.M. is Really About!

n the first week of Term 3, Lot-eto's Tournament of Minds (TOM) Team Two started

a seeming/y innocent maths engineering problem that involved the building of a bridge. However. within weeks, bad tui-ned to worse - bridges burned and bridges crashed.

On the bright side though, our facilitator, Ms Mai·ciniak, supplied the team with chocolate and other goodies to soothe anxious nerves (this would explain the weight gain and the breakouts we started to have)

Plan A bridge was made of polystyrene and a few hundred skewers and toothpicks. Plan A came and went, plan B came and went, plan C came and went, plan D came and went,

plan E came and went, etc... (Actually this happened so fast that I cannot even recall a plan B, C, D or E). We decided we didn't have any more time for any more bridges, Our final bridge consisted of polystyrene, balsa wood, a few thousand paper clips and a huge wad of wool.

On the day, our team an-wed at Swinburne University of Technology, just a little exhausted from a restless night's sleep. Our bridge decided to misbehave that night, which led to lots of last minute plastic surgery. As we transformed into characters, such as the

silly hippy (Harriet) and the comical rhyming narrator (Jinghan), and pei-foi-med our play, we all knew there was a small chance that the bridge just might collapse. Nevertheless, we also had, inside uS, the feeling that had kept US going the past six weeks - hope. As we performed, debating why we might require a bridge across the deep Im wide ravine, we were each dreading the moment we would actually have to build it. That would be the moment of truth: had our bridge stood the test of time, reconstructions and a wholealphabetof plans? As we held ourbreath,jenn placed the weight onto the bridge: it gave a sigh and crashed to the bottom of the ravine. Though the performance was, shall we say not-so-according-to-plan, we had fun

anyway. Although our physical bridge may have been a minor disaster, we gained so much from TOM that a small issue, such as a bridge crashing and burning, didn't

matter much. We did create an emotional bridge that had held up tonnes of stress, pressure, expectations and friendship. This bridge will never fall, unlike a certain other object. 1 think we all will thoroughly miss the fun, though I doubt anyone will miss the bridge. Hopefully, the memoi-ies of TOM will last us forever! /ingb„n.\-in , YiN and 1 hirrict 1 fgn.ft/l, YrT, Alia· Ilisits, \'1-7,.lenniJI,1- Taylor, Yi-10, 11·.u Cibappell, TrN, Freva Timmer-/irend-,.Yr·R and Carly Gregg, Yi-7

T.O.M. in the Junior School Tournament of Minds is a Year 4-12 program which is pei-foi-ming spontaneous problems. The program is t-un by Mrs Bowden. The teams perform in Term 3 but only two or three teams

are accepted. In Term 2 a group of girls got together on a Monday at lunch and talked about teamwork and its importance, worked out problems and made up, invented and brainstormed. On 6 June we brainstormed things that haven't been invented and would be essential for camping eg. helicap, when you'i·e on a bush walk and danger strikes, you can fly away. linogen henkin.j, Year 4

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Tournament of Minds Being part of Tournament of Minds this year was a valuable experience as it gave us an opportunity to develop our skills of working in a group while also enabling us to create strong

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friendships with people in the years above and below. These friendships have lasted even though TOM is finished,

and I am confident that we will remain friends throughout out- school years. Tournament of Minds is a safe environment where we can

speak our thoughts on different topiCS without feeling judged. One of the main aims of TOM is to express

creativity and often the more outgoing and zany your ideas are the better!

There were numerous memorable moments during Tournament of Minds, but the ones that stand out most

were our chocolate eating orientated after-school and Sunday meetings. We achieved a great deal and were engaged, but we also had great fun.

In Tournament of Minds, we chose one of three long-term

problems to solve and devised a creative way to present

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our solution. We grappled with a Social Sciences problem

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Our problem, 'Making a World of Difference', 1-equired us to find a way to divide the world into four domains. We worked our very hardest to create a world of perfect ingenuity, a collaboration of peace, unity and hope. In presenting our solution, we chose to focus on characterisation and

costumes as the tWO styles that enabled a diverse and colourful presentation.

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On 20 August, we presented our problem at Swinburne University of Technology, On the day, we had our spontaneous problem in the morning and our longterm problem in the afternoon. During out spontaneous problem, we were given a topic on the spot and had to come up with a solution. We had to devise a game using only a skateboard, a candie and a spoon. It was difficult but enjoyable, and we worked very well together. We invented a very creative and unbelievable game!

Over the course of the whole term we faced many challenges, but we overcame them with teamwork and friendship. We all thoroughly enjoyed our participation in Tournament of Minds, and encourage anyone who likes being challenged and making new friends to join in next year. It was a truly memorable experience that will be with us forever. We would like to thank Ms Poulton for all her

assistance in facilitating our team and hope she got as much pleasure out of it as we all did. 11'roiligur C,impion and F,riu Rvan, 35,91,· 04' and Leah Marine. War 10 2,·I.1 |<I, 1. Ri 1.,rrict ] 1,11.1.lillie., 1-im:ne, All·11,6

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Drama Report 2005, what an exciting year for Drama at LMH!

A year in the life of the Loreto Drama Department ... In the middle of Term 2, the Voice and Speech students

which involved all students from Years 7-12. The girls flung

F he year began with the Performing Arts Festival,

participated in an evening of performance. This event attracted

themselves into the two week rehearsal process with great

a large audience and extra seats had to be allocated at the last

enthusiasm. They could be found in every corner of the School

minute to accommodate everyone.

practising highly complex dance routines and committing song lyrics to memory. The PAF leadership teams prepared a terrific night of entertainment. Our congratulations go to WARD the Overall PAF House Cup Winner. Work has already started on the PAF for 2006. Late in Term 1, all the Year 10 Drama classes held their traditional,

annual Interhouse Theatresports Competition. The fiercely contested trophy was won by Mrs Kay's class team "The Mary Ward Boxing Alliance".

The Year 11 students delighted us with the work they had prepared for the annual Shakespeare Evening. Their theme was Shakespeare's Lovers and Villains. The night kept the audience on the edge of their seats as they were captivated by intense drama and hilarious comedy.

Term 3 was incredibly busy. At the beginning of the term, the

Drama Department and students took possession of the fabulous new Drama area which is fittingly called The Basement and provides

Early in Term 2. the tWO Year 12 Theatre Studies classes performed their plays, Away directed by Mrs Robyn Kay and two one act Stoppard plays The Real inspector Hound and After Magritte directed by Mr James Fawke. The Year 12 students produced outstanding

a magnificent facility for us all to work in.

In Week 3, people who were lucky enough to obtain a ticket attended the Xavier Winter play Cosi, which was a fantastic success.

production work, but feelings of pride were mixed with a tinge of

Throughout the term musical rehearsals and auditions for the

sadness because this would be the last public performance for many

Spring Play were conducted. The Loreto/ St Kevin's College annual Boyfriend which ran over three nights played to three

of the senior students. The performances were very entertaining and

musical, The

warmly received by the large audiences who attended.

sell out houses.

During the first week of Term 4, the Year 12 Theatre Studies students showcased their VCE Theatre Studies Monologues for external assessment. The Year 12 students performed them in Mandeville Hall to a delighted and impressed audience drawn from the Loreto Community.

In early Term 4, the Spring Play, Freedom of the City, directed by Mr

James Fawke was held. The Loreto girls and Xavier boys worked extremely hard to prepare this production which resulted in

a fantastic evening of theatre. The Year 11 Drama Ensemble Evening in Mandeville Hall occurred

in Term 2. The girls created their own scripts and took to the stage with true talent.

Our final departmental event for the year included our Year 7 and 8 students, who participated in the annual Junior Interhouse Drama

Festival. This popular event certainly maintained its reputation, providing all concerned with a fun filled afternoon of entertainment. I can't believe just how fast this year has flown by. It is with a tinge of sadness that I realise I will no longer be a part of the dramatic life at Loreto. But I am so very thankful for the opportunities I've been provided with here at Mandeville and encourage all students

to*take advantage of these in the future. 1 would like to thank the

whole Drama Department for all the support and guidance I have been given over my years at LMH. Especially Mrs Robyn Kay (Head t

of Drama), Mr James Fawke (Drama/Theatre Studies teacher) and Ms Erin Schliebs (Drama Technician).

I know that with such dedicated and expert staff, the Drama at Loreto will continue to thrive and flourish.

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YEAR. 12 PRODIA,CTIONS 2005

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uring Term 2, our two Year 12 Theatre Studies classes prepared and presented an

D outstanding season of theatre.

Mrs Robyn Kay's class performed the icon Australian play 'A1111' by Michael Gow. Mr James Fawke's students performed two one act plays by Tom Stoppard,

124 Real Inspee¢or /found and'Mur Macy,Ut: The Year 12 girls acted in the plays and also took responsibility for all aspects of the productions. The shows were strongly attended and it was wonderful to see parents, friends and younger students coming along to see the drama work of the senior girls. All the performances were warmly received and highly acclaimed by their audiences.

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We value our dramatic collaboration with Xavier. The stude

staff gain an enormous amount from working together

with the

staff from both schools. Itisalways an ent-ichingexperiencet together towards a mutual artistic goal. This year provided 2

<3 fantastic production opportunity for our girls and the Xavi€ Cosi, an acclaimed Australian play by Louis Nowra,

was directed

by Mr Tony Corr. Tony was ably assisted by Mr Chris Fosd Mr Nathaniel Kiwi.

Theseason sold outand audiences were full of praise: compler the extremely high standard of the students' performances marvellous production elements. Congratulations to the staff and students involved in this mar production. We can add this terrific theatrical endeavour to what is be

a great shared tradition. We look forward with excitement year's collaboration.

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Twenties when the annual

Loreto/ St Kevin's College Musical took to the

stage at The Ruby Tout Theatre (St Kevin's).

The large combined cast acted, danced

and sang their way

through this charming musical and delighted the sell out audiences with their energy and talent.

The production showcased

the strong and diverse talents

of the students. The enic

, )yment and pride the boys and

girls gained from working

creatively together was apparent

tunate enough to see the show. I was delighted and impressed with the

students' enthusiasm

rocess. They embraced the spirit of the piece, tacklir

eston and the quaint and witty dialogue

with gusto.

)portunity to thank five key people who have worked steadfastly alongside me throughout production process: David Oldham, Erin

Schliebs, Mary O'Driscoll,

Georgie Parker, Lynne Beck and

Kim Gotten Without the

dedication and exnerrise of Thk K

#re group, the preparation of

the School Musical would be impossible I thank these staff and other who assisted in the r

staff (too numerous to mention),

, tasks associated with this endeavour.

Their unwavering support , their creativity, their good humour

ient to the process and all the students involved is inspiring and highly valued (Mrs) Robyn Kitv Head ofl-)r,tina

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--f he new Basement Drama Centre was opened in Term 3, 2005. Prior to its development and extraordinary transformation, the old basement had been a disused rat-ea located under the Historic House, It was a dank and dark place housing a ratbit wai-1-en

of rooms. Before it fell into disrepair, this space had been utilised at different times as sewing classrooms, fencing cells and a change

area for Physical Education.

Now The Basement has undergone a complete transformation and new life has been breathed back into the space. It will be a much needed and welcome addition to our other ml.ch loved performance venue/ teaching space, Mandeville Hall. Head o#-1)rama

Search for a Smile 94%**3. In Term 4 Week Two, Year 6 performed a brilliant production

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that we had been working on for a term. It is called Search For A

Smi/e and is a quest to find a smile for the Princess. We had to audition and Ms Gawenda matched the characters in the play to girls who had auditioned. The main characters are Princess

Jane, (played by Alexandra Hodsman and Alexa Madden) Queen Nancy, (played by Eliza Whyte and Annabelle Mc Namara) King George, (played by Isabella Russo and Siobhan Cooke) Ned, (played by Alexandra Mattei and jordan Barr) Mary, (played by Sarah Davis and Charlotte Bowden) and Candice Lacey (played by Oriana Torcasio-Barberis and Joanna Pidcock). The major-

minor characters are Dale, who is Candice Lacey's assistant, (played by Catherine Gowers) Courtiers, (played by a group of various girls) Cindy Struthers, (played by Imogen Wilding) and Brad Ball, (played by Amelia Langes). One of the minor characters is the Colour Speaking People (played by Stephanie Curtis, Caitlin Blackall, Edwina Toohey and Emily Cust). The leader of this group was played by Adriana Colangelo. Caitlin Blackall and Edwina Toobey, Year 6

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Drama Play We were all cheering with excitement when Miss Gawenda asked us to present a

cracked fairytale. We had a choice of making our own fairytale or using another real one but mixing up the storyline. One of the Year 4s funny, cracked fairytale was called Smellarella. The play was about a smelly, dirty young girl who had

extremely bad manners. She ended up marrying the prince who lived in Green Meadows Castle. Another hilarious play was called The Three Princesses. This play was about a possessed crown and how a young girl saved the princesses

from a very deep sleep. Part of the exercise was to express our feelings by using facial expressions and using our costumes sensibly. We performed it in front of Miss Gawenda to see if it was suitable for the class.

Kate M[Namara and Isabella George, Year 4

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Miranda Matheson Year 9

Alexandra Blackburn Year 10

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Neverfeel uncomfortable witb wbat you like to read Simib Diti,is. Year 6

CY ER/t-but W V-Ot-Gy My Hopes I bope,for many things tbis war. Being in Year 6 is bopij zilly going to be like I dreamed. Everyone looking tip to you, and.following you because you're tbe eldest.

1 bope to meet 11£10 people, and become

closer to people 1 already know. I bope tbe world becomes more peactfulfor l

me and everyone in tbis special year. Iftbis did happen, I'm sure it would give everyone a rbeerful, ftn year. I am very exited being in Year 6, and having

leadership rights. I bave many hopes anti dreams as wit can see. Cbm·low Bowden, Yea}· 6

A My Story On 12 July it was tbe beginning oftbe holidays and lue badfom- weeks of heaven. My name's Gabriel and myfriends names are Blake, Susan and Jake. We bad saved all our nioney to go to India and see beautiful Camilla. We live iii gorgeous Melbourne wbicb is in Australia and it takes two days to get to Comilla. My parents were payingjor tbe hotel, but tbey were a bit 'worried because tbey were not going. I'm eigbteen, not a baby.

It came - tbe big day. 1Ve all caught up at tbe airport and my parents were so upset to see me going. Little did we all know wbat was going to happen. At 10am we were on tbe plane and readv to bead to Comilla. On tbe 1* we sau Comilla and it was beatitiful, wonderful and most ofall bot.

Ube 208 raine and in tbe morning shocking news came to our holiday as que turned on tbe T.V. A drought bad bit India and Comilla bad been struck tbe most. Comilla is very bot and bas very little water because it hardly rains there. We kileto tbat our holiday would end soon because ge would be using tbe water by staying there. 7be holiday bad been reallyfun and it was Zipsetting wben ue jound out tbat ·we bad to stay in India until tbe month was over. We 'would not be able to ba·ve long showers to cool doun, or water to drink ifloe are tbirsty. It zoas terrible.

One night it loas long and bot and tbe beat got to me. I bad to get a glass of water but I was sa·ving loaterfor tbe village people. Susan badjust come witb a glass of milk but tbat would not quencb my tbirst. I bave an idea," said Susan.

I nodded and sbe iDent on "We need to get back up water in case we don't get back borne. We need to import water from America or Australia and soon,". "I agree," I said.

A new day started and we went to see tbe Mayor of India. He bad a veryfunny name - Monga. Our ideas ninde bim happy but it was going to be expensive. It would be* save lives, we were told. 11)irty people bad already died and?nany more were sick and dying. Our plan was going to take place tbe next day, and in one month loe iuould get tbe water tbat would save tbe whole ofIndia. Ibe holiday ended and one montb later India bad so mucb uater tbat no drought would bring it down. Every year Jake, Blake, Susan and I go to India and get star treatment and we're starting to learn Indian iobicb is a really great language. May well all bage anotber adventure around tbe ·-world. Madeline Sullivan, Year 6

Wottia*l o t|10€ Fwtwre I am a child.

I am all tbe things of my past. I am the blue eyes of my mother

I am tbefussiness ofmyfatber As be always wants itjust right. I am all I see.

Ube warmtb and happiness of myfamily'sfaces. Children playing on the playground, Falling over and crying. 7be splash of water,

As we jump into tbe pool Ami race eacb other to tbe other side.

Tbe sun rising over tbe glittering water I am all I bear. UDinner Time"

.Get off!. "Turll ojfyour Light' Tbe ligbt, beautiful sound of myflute. Ibe siren tbat ends tbe netball match.

I am all Ifeel and taste.

Warm and Soft blankets as I get into Bed. Ibe cold wind as I walk into school.

Tbe comfort my mum gives me if I am sad. Tbe coolness of ice cream on a bot day.

11)2 marni spagbetti sauce melting on my tongue. And all I remember. Tbe red brick house,

Where I bave spent m¥ whole life, 1be borne I bave always known.

Holding my inum's band on myfirst day ofsebool. My eager eyes wanting to see my new little Siste/: I am all I bave been taught.

"Ifyou doift bave anything nice to say don't say anything at all." "Remember to say Please and Ibank you." I am aN I tbink

Dreams,

Wbere I can escape my busy life. I am all those things

I'm like a little girl lost iii a forest And all tbese tbings are tbe trees

But one day I'llfind my way out And be free Benizise

I am tbe woman oftbe future Geneviere Glynn, Year 6

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be bad been looking.forieard to tbe excursion all 'uwek. It was

Sbe kept running, corner after corner, aware of the people

a cbancejbr ber to view fbi world outside oflbe room tbat

rimizing after ber, knowing all tbe people <wanted ber to be

bad become ber borne tbe past few months. 'tin art gallery",

caught. Sbe ran, until.finally there were no more corners, only a white wall witb one last painting. Sbc stopped.

tbey bud said.

71.ley bad stopped. 71)ey were hiding in tbere somewhere. 71 re you sure sbc's ready?" tbcy'd asked. Sbe'd stared at tbem

Sbe looked at tbe painting, its bright colours disorientating.

intensely, willing tbem to trust ben Sbe could.tl'el tbe pressure

Ubere zoere pots everywhere; pots ofall shapes and sizes,

behind ber eyes grow as sbe tried to use ber jbcus to control their

thoughts, to let ber go, to let her leave, even if.just.for a dav. "Bere's oitly one way to find out. We'll keep an eye on ber. Sbe'll befine'.

and plates too. 7bey were hiding there. ibey were in there, waiting.for ber, wati·bing ben but sbc cotildn'tfind tbent. ibe colours were trying to distract her, tbey were hiding

somewhere iii there. Ubev 'were in tbe pots, behind tbe plates, but sbe coulchz't get to tbent. 1Vbicb pot? H/bid) plate?

Sbejollowed tbe otbers tbrougb tbe revolving doors, and jI'lt

Sbest,ired intensely, ber eyesjumping from pot to plate to

ber body become tense at tbe jorcefulness of moting joricard,

pot to plate. Sbe coitldn't take ber eyes auciyfrom tbe painting.

people behind ben people in front ofber. Sbe Uaf bolding ber

Sbe kncio as soon as sbc did tbey uoilld come out, come out and

breath. A sigb ofreliefescaped ber as sbe was freed.from tbe

grab ber and take ber. Her eyes began to twitcb as ber paranoia

door's confinements.

greto. Where 'zoe/-e tbey? Wby quouldn't tbey leave ber alone?

'Everyonejollow me, no one go and get lost now, ya bear?"

Sbe felt a band grab ber left shoulder, and another gently pull ber right arm. Sbe couldn't stop staring at tbe painting,

Sbc took in ber surroundings. Ibm was so mucb ubite.

tbo' were tbere. "Coine on, 1 toney. I think it's time <we took

flibite was a strange colour. Not really a colour at all, yet all

you Dack,

colours at once. Sbe stared, ber eyes relaxed as tbey uaiidered tiround tbe walls surrounding her, as tbe never ending white

N knew sbe wasn't ready, I told you Que sboilldn't b,rue

slowly came to lifb. Colours began to appear; colours oulv sbe

taken ber!"

could see. Pink rame/irst as it slowly melted down tbe iefills,

followed by tbe blue tbat emerged.from tbesides #ber eye.¥. 'ibey slowly turned to green, tben purpie. A rainbow of light clanced across tbe walls infront ofber. Ncr eyes began to ·water but sbe clidii't dare blink, tbe colours might be gone wben sbe opened ber eyes!

'Call tbe institution! let tbem know wbat happened. Sbe'll probably need to see Di· Reynolds 1.oben toe bring ber back iii."

Sbe allowed tbe nurses to guide ber back through tbe gallery to tbe door ami onto tbe bits wbue everyolie was waiting. Sbe knew sbc

1 ler i ight shoulder ·was sbove£l.tor<ward as tbe man next to ber

walked past. l le didit't see ber, be didift seem tofeel ber; bejust kept ·walking. Marbe sbe was int,isible. Sbe looked back lip to tbe qualls, but tbe colours bad disappeared. "You coming, Girl?"

Sbefollowed behind, at a distance. 7be pattern continued as sbe walked, white, tben a picture, some of tbe people, some of objects, somejust colours, all ineaningless. 71)en sbe noticed tbey

was out oftbcyr, yet sbe coidd still.#el tbem

watching ben Sbe could still see tbe painting. Ubey were hiding there. Tbe twitrb in ber eye grew Strollger. 'Ibev wanted to get ber. 11)ey bad captured ber. Ubey bad captiti·ed ber a mi sbe was nozo a prisoner in a world ofpots and plates, a prisoner from reality. Elyse Mi·Ineniey, Year 11

were all looking at ber. Tbey were StaTing at ber witb lifeless, vetjocused eyes, froin tbeii- 'worlds behind tbe caweases. Wb¥ were tbey watching ber, wbat did tbev want?

Uben sbe realised. Sbc beard tbeirjbotsteps echoing around ben Ubey 'were after bel·. 1 ler eyes scanned tbe room around ben Nbey were there. Sbe could see tbem everywbere sbc looked. Secret agents tbey were; secret agents tbat wanted ben

Sbe badn't dom' anv/bing wrong. Yet there ·were alter ben Sbe could see tbent. ibey quere biding in tbe crowd, but as sbe looked around ber sbe caught glimpses of their eyes.focused on herjrom every migle. Sbe coultifeel tbem dosing in on ben As tbe terror mounted sbe began to nin. She ran through tbe 0

hall, tbe white ami colour mixing togetber as tbey turned into a blur on either side. She could bear ber naine being called. 4

Sbe wouldn't stop; sbe wouldn't turn around because sbe knew it was tbem. Sbe sped around a corner, ber legs moving duinsily as sbe tried to avoid tbe people„ Tbey were all looking at bell

and tbey were all out to get ber! It tms a trap!

?*tery .V 'Mr Caul#eld can you tell me about tbe inspiration behind tbis painting mid ubat it means to you?' I gaze dolon at tbe ¥oung reporter in ber expensive work 0

suit. I wonder

wbetber tbis is the #rst time sbe bas seen a

painting #inine. pi-obably 7bis isjust m}otber.job to ber. Easy money; stringing

together some tbougbts on my painting, adding in a quote or

two, taking, wbat isfor me my life, and making a criticism, some corny Nieaning

17)e truth? Does tbis reporter deserve it? l think not.

Would sbe carefor tbe truth? [ think not.

Ajew days later I venture into tbe pottery sbop. I bave to go and see iftbe boy is safe. 'Ibere arejugs,

bowls, plates everything. All exquisitely bright in different colours. All beautiful. 11)e potter is a man of average beight and looks but it is bis

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tbat make bim. Not tbeir colour

but theii· kind tilt, their pleasantness. I wonder bow long it took bini to inaster pottery. I bave always bad a love of painting ami mixing colours but tbis is dijferent.

Creating something tbat also bas a practical use and at tbe same time is something more. 1 call it Art.

I wonder bow it is tbat a talented man like tbis could

end up witb a son like bis. I can bear tbe potter talking out

tbe back. He is speaking to bis son. I cannot bear wbat tbey say. But I canfeelfootsteps vibrate tbrougb tbe wooden floor. Tbe¥ are coming out. 7beson isfirst. Nis eyes are black and blue; tbe side of bisjhce is a pus-titled scab.

Sbe is waitingfor mv answer. I knit my eyebrows, jtigning tbollgbt. I am thinking.

'For me tbis painting sborus tbe diversity between tbe

simple objects in life tbat ·we takefor vranted. Ibe colours represent tbe beauty and contrast in tbe art of»]aking jugs andplates.from a natural substance. Wben I look at tbis picture I see a place created by humans tbat bas not been destroyed by humans.'

Ifeel I bave done well.

Sbe looks pleased. Other reporters are nodding their heads.jotting down short band. I think to niyse.lf; will 1 ever want to talk oftbe real meaning behind my painting?

I doubt it. It is too close, too personal. I don't want tbem to be sensationalised, misinterpreted.

I am twel·ve again. We are running down a lane behind tbe general store undue see a group cfolder boys. I think

I cannot stay. I i·annot be bere. And again I run, out of

tbe sbop witb guilt loritten tbrougb my mind. Ubat night I dream. 1 dream ofbrigbtly coloured pottery.

But it is not beautiful. it is tormented, disfigured. It sbouts at me, and baunts me. It bas tbe voice qftbe small boy: it is sboutingfor belp. But I cannot belp and suddenly I am tbe older boy, I am tbe one aiming a kick. I awaken. Sweating

Ibat was tbefirst time I dreamed ofpottery but not tbe last, by far. And tbis is tbe real inspiration bebind tbe pottery; its real meaning.

It represents my and bumankind's inability to belp;

toface ourfears. 71)e hidden menace iii something beautiful, and innocent.

Lucy I)onotan, Year 11

tbey are grown-up. In retrospect tbey are probably only seventeen years old. A younger boy is lying on tbe cobbled

ground, blood is coquering bisface. Ube older boys turn and look at us.

'11/bat are you doing?' I question

'Piss 0111' says a scrullj) boy. He is twice as wide as me and be steps in my direction.

I turn around; nly jkiends bave Ilft me, 1 gasp /hs

l#t band is pulling up bis sleeve. 1 le makes a list

Ube small body oftbe boy looks at me, our eyes nieet. I see fear in bis eyes.

He is tbe son oftbe local potter; tbere is something wrong witb

bim, people call bim slow. I understand wbat is happening but do not know ·what to do. Clearly I cannot belp tbe boy but bow can I.just leave bim there? rlbis is not right. I run.

Year 12 Writing Competition Winner Jennifer Ames My Stvowyest Cki(40-DR Mewuorles [ am the first person to admit tliat I liave had an extraordinary childhood. I have had the anm'zing thrtutic to be brought up ill a loving home with the opportunity thr a ttintastic education ·ind the

they should cheer, boo or :ibuse the unlpires. 1 wa. talking to

reality ofbeing able to foHow any career 1 choose. I liave liad more

bought me a hot lam doughnut, that this was, by ;ill accounts, as

th·,in iny sh·ire ofti)rtune, in having a kind, educated and indeed

good as it got. By h·alt-time Geelong was ahead by a few go.ilb ·ind it wils time to swap scats. Michael walked ine around to our scats iii the stand, but as 11.lizabeth (my sister) 11·ad not Come that day, my Grandma joan had taken her pl:ice. 111(1 got lip to go,ind stand

privileged f·,imily to support me throughout my whole lite. 1 have been overseas to more countries than 1 can count on my hands and have even lived abroad in lingland experiencing a new way of life and a vibrant (albeit less temper·,itc) Culture. But the memory ot my childhood that sticks most in my mind is not stepping onto the ibl·ind of Venice for the first time, ·aged nine years old, mid being enthralled by the colour, the life, the excitement oftourists and locals bustling around me on the citv where the streets are made ofwater. Nor is it winning the Alaths Olyinpiad award in Year 6, or any other award. No, mr fondest and strong-est childhood memory is much less exciting .ind grandiose, but so much more intimate and a reminder of sitch happiness that it wins outright from ·.ill other competing nienic,ries and events.

my favourite uncle, Calling him his nickname - "fatty k.ir·ate" (the meaning ofwhich I'm still unsure of) and thinking, as lie

with Michael (though probably not sitting on his shoulders!) and

1 sat down with my grandmother, not even 70 years old at that point, ·ind ·always keen to spoil us with her cooking - she had secretly brought me a very large slice of her chocol·ate fudge cake, covered iii thick, buttery ieing ·,ind sm,irties. Bv three-quirter time the score was very ilose ag:111-1, only a go·al in it bet\vcen Geelong and Richmond. 'llie final quarter began with me holding onto mv grandmother's knobbly 11.inds, snuggling under her wai-m rug .ind enjoying the smell ofher warm coffee, though not to taste. 1 looked into her wrinkled face, into her blue

My strongest childhood inemory involves two passions in mv life - the first, my extended family who live in Geelong and the

compassion emanating out from her to me that tin· the second

second, my undying support for the greatest football team

time that day, 1 felt niyself toilist about the litippiest and luckiest

(although not recognised with premierships in recent years),

person around. With only a few minutes to go, Geciong was still

the Geclong Cats. Since birth I have been ,in avid supporter,

only a goal.ihead, ,ind things were looking pretty diecy, when all

p.artly because my tather is one too titid signed up as soon as the next se'ason tifter my birth began, partly because nw Uncle Nick

of.1 Sudden G,17.za jumped wh:it seemed ten tect into the air, over

works as the team physiotherapist, but also because I share my

tem 11-mates iiI ike, plucking the b.11 1 out of the air with .1 filleS>C

birthday with the one, tile Only true deity ofthe football world G·ary Ablett (Senior)! As a young girl I used to go to every tnatch

out from goal. Immediately the crowd burst open into t-Aliturous

at Kardinia Park (now Skilled Stadium) with my 1)'ad, my (,Ider

cheering, whoopinu· and uncontrollal,le excitement. 1 still

sister :ind my Uncle Michael. 'lliese were still the good old fushioned days of' Footh·,ill aild we only had two seats iii the IiI

chorus of the age old cheer "Geclong! (chip, chip, clap) Geelong!"

1 lickey St.ind, so one ofus always stood in the stimding area with

1 noticed that our whole stand joined in, but it didn't end there.

grev eyes, so similar to my own, and 1 felt such love and

the top ofthe opposing Richmond defenders and his own fellow that defied his figure, and landing safely on the turf, twenty metres

reinemher so clearly he·aring the Geelong Fan Club start up ·a

Uncle Miclmel for the first half, then swapped over iii the second.

1 looked over to where I),id and Michael were standing and suw

I can still smell the beer that surrounded us in the hands of the

them and the crowd around them cheering re·ally loudly. At tile

men with their enormous guts, and on the gravelly eart]1 beneath

other end of the ground, everyone had joined in the chant.

our feet. I remember Micliael's wooden crate th,it we had painted

14.very single person who 11:id come out that ilav to watch Geelong

blue .ind white (ofcourse!), and how amazingly tall 1 felt, sitting on

h.ad joined in the chant, and the atmosphere was so wonderful

his shoulders ·,is he stood on the crate. Not onlv could I see the

th.it I ec,uldn't help nwsel f trom grinning ti-om ear to e.ir with

great Gazz.1 t.iking speccies atid kicking logic-defying go·als,

sheer delight. I looked up at my Grandma .igain .ind heard her

but I could lieruse ,111 the other goings-on in the standing zone -

crackling old voice shouting "Geelong!" with the rest ofus iii the

I could sce holding heads, woollen-beanie covered he·,ids, I could

loudest voice she could muster. Needless to say, the great Gary

see children scampering between rows of adults, and old l·adies in

Ablett came through with the goods, and Geelong was able to

the sitting section in front of us with their blue-rinses, their liandknitted rugs and their thermoses. I think that there must be more

take home tile four points that day. But this memory is not just great because of the outcome of

home-brewed coffee consumed in that ground than in,iny other. 'llie little old deals would fix their knobbly fingers around the

the match, or the happiness I felt. It is one memory that allows

lids of their silver thermoses and slowly to to work them open, either eventually succeeding or politely asking tile "young

recollections of how things used to be. lt is the only memory I

gentleman" next to them to open it for them.

me to return to those wonderful days, and evoke thoughts and have of Grandm·a le,in coming to the thothall with us, and it allows me to remember her when she used to be able to man·age such ;in

I can still recall the :itmospliere of great excitement when Geclong was winning, .ind ·,ils<,the desp.iii- when they were losing

outing. Now she lives alone (though frequently visited) in a fhit in

to ati inferior team due to stupid niistakes, poor kicking and a lack

the cortier store. Now her hands .ire not just knobbly but crippled

ot aggression for the b:111. I ·also remember hearing the crowd roar

with arthritis, and she can no more open a thermos than bake a

kick it" and thinking we had :i player named Kickett who often h,id the ball, and also believing th,it the cries of "ball" were tor

c.ike. All jars have to be opened fur her when someone is over at

another great player of the Geelong te·am. 1 also recall a tinic when

amazing and heart witrining food for decades, now lies dormant

North Geelong, unable to walk with us to the ground, or even to

her house, and her ;unazing Kenwood mixer, which had created

limpires could still be termed "white maggots" before their multi-

iii her cupbo.ird, coHecting dust where it used to atti-·act the greedy

ci)loured ·,ittire began go phase out the chissic referee colour.

fingers of small children. She still listens to the m,itches on the

But the one particular memory 1 hold dear is of a game when

radio, and still warms herself on her favourite arincliair with her

I w·,is ·aliout seven or eight years old, Geclong winning against

hand-knitted rug, but it is clear she misses her mobility. My uncle

Riclimotid I think, but only holding onto the lead on a cold,

too has changed now. We saw very little of him tor five years or

windy day. 1 spent the first half of the game sitting on Michael's shoulders, feeling like a giant more powerful than all the other

was all hidden from us children, and he no longerjoined us at the

people standing below, craning their necks to see whether

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fix)tb·,ill. We bought tliree new tickets on the wing, for I)·ad, Elizabeth and nic and we now look at the new stand, which has

rephiced the standing room.

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71iough he h·as now settled down and has had a baby boy

(.joseph) we still r·,irch· see each other, and for nic the memory of that day at the tooth·,ill, sitting on his shoulders as we laughed and joked and cheered is a great source of com fort to me and a reminder ofwonderful times.

It is, perhaps, not just I alone who remembers that day, keeping it fundly ·alive in the back of my mind us .1 source ot comfort and reflection, but perhaps for my grandinother as a memory she too holds dear, as she can only now recall the mobility she possessed, iii a titne before she was crippled and restricted by arthritis and the general atilictions ofageing. And perhaps Uncle Michael ton looks tondly on times such ·as that, when we

I am a child I am all tbe things ofmy past I am tbe eyes of in¥ mother, a light blue I am tbe nose and smile of my dad 1 am all I see,

An all girls' school witb mixed personalities A stage quitb Minding light

shared .1 close friendship and (as seemed to my innocent youth) he was tritly content and happy, enjoying the love offainily and

A messy room bill of old and worn out stujfed toys

the support it ofters.

Little boys playing Star Wars

1 intend this piece to be a person·al reflection on my childhood, in particular a memory from almost a decade ago of going to the fi,oth,111 with my extended family, a tr·adition that no longer continues. I am writing it for an intimate, close audience: mv f.imily, and I want it to be an honest ·account of a period which

A bookfull ofsilly stories

I tim all I bear

'No, I'm Luke Sky'walker!" Uordan! Go and take tbe rubbisb, noil)!"

Doors slamming

seemed, at the time, to be blissful.

Liam wbingeing over dinner And tbe phone ringing witb Nan on tbe line

I am all Ifeel and taste

Creamy bacon pasta almost every night 7216 warnitb 01 my bed at 8:30 pm A taste ofspicy curry A cuddle from my big blue bear

And all 1 remember

Myfirst ever concert Ibe start ofjbur schools New friends

F sleepover F overseas holiday in New Zealand I am all I remember

Keep your seatbelt on until tbe vebide stops And keep yoin- manners every where you go I am all these things 1 am like a bunny rabbit And theses things are my bounce /Ind one day I willjun* sofar tbat I 'will be three

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Jordan Barr, Year 6

Year 11 Writing Competition Winner -

Elyse McInerney

Se·wlet-bvikks otter people a,re 11*rd. to wplkers,takul he walked in darkness. She Could feel the dirt between her

feet, each step uncertain. She could not see them, but they

were watching her. Re hands holding her ·arms were strong

She's walking, head facing clown. She follows the line of the tiles as she nuikes her way throligh the supermarket. She can feel their eyes watching her, Mit dousn't look up. I ler face grows warm

as the led her on in blindness, one step after another. Ihe voices

·and she hears the whispers behind her back. She can't hear the

were too many to make out what was being said, but the hatred in

words but she knows they are of hatred. She is confused, why do

their tone didn't need words to be linderstood. She could hear the

they accuse her? Ihe beeping ofscanners is becoming louder as she

gushing waters of the river and

approaches the cash register.

her bodv stiffened. The voices

They are all staring, judging,

became louder as the hands

pulled her forw·ard. Her chest tightened, they were close now. She bit her lip but could not stop her eyes filling with water and dampening the blindfold. She was so confused, what had she done to be accused.

She stopped walking. The

blaming. I ler face is oil fire.

Ttue Busul/tf were Utti+E

She reaches up to adjust her he·ad scarf and hears the

[per ®btli vuLk a fo-voe S/4 fell

disappror·at iii their voices.

to tuer ipbves. 7-ke pto-poes out

iabbing her from iiI] directions.

the stares are like knives

"Ilie fear of att·ack has reached

hysteri·a, ·,ind she is the one

bM/to ker VUpt.

they have decided to blame.

voices were screaming at her

Her he·ad scarf feels tighter,

from each directicin, it was too

heavier.

She

Can't

move.

much, there were toi) inativ of

The) blame her; she had blown up the twin towers, she had

them. Her neighbours, her friends, her town. She could not sce

killed those people. Tlie whispers behind her are louder now,

them, and it now felt as thought they could not sce her, not

it is too overwhelming. She turns, head down, and walks towards

really. All they saw was the cause of all their trouble, at last they

the exit. As the doors close behind her, she can licar the

h.id someone to bl,une; she had ruined their crops, she h.id made

accusation, "terrorist".

their famih· sick. The insults were hitting her with such a force she fell to her knees. 11ie stones cut into her skill. 7112 hands that

In times of fear and hysteria, people are hard to understand.

had been holding her grabbed her legs and feet and held them together, lis she lay on her back. She felt heat rush through her limbs. 111ey bound her hands and tuet, the rope gr·azing her wrists ·,is she struggled weakly. e

'the noise was overwhelming, the river raged. 7110 rope was

tightened as she whimpered in fear. 'lhey began to pull .it her hands and feet, the stones ·,ind dirt scratching her skin. She

didn't understand. 1 lolding the ropes, they hauled her up and she was never to touch the ground again. 1hey released their grip and she hit the water and was stabbed with icy daggers from every angle. She couldn't move, she gasped for breath ·and felt fire run through her throat and in to her chest, she w·as burning. As tlie water filled her lungs, she could hear the accus·ation; "Witch".

AAy Ho'*ovy 1- Sohotl C#Ffys to Your teachers, and surprisingly

swearing, along witb most oftbe other girls

a part of my life ever since my eldest

umlerneatb all those miles tbey set, tbey're

sister first went on one, I was in Prep.

actually Niorinal' people. Ubis was tbe case

in my group. Our tent iuould not stay up because tbe ground was so wet it Coilldn't

The concept of school camps has been

I had to wait until Year 4 to experience my first school camp: until then I only had experienced late night stays at school in Years I and 2 and a school sleepover in Year 3. I can't imagine school without camps and I see them as such as integral part of school life. Nearly all Australian school children will have the

experience of a school camp, and it would be a similar

case

in the

United

States.

School camps provide children with the experience of learning about the environment around them and getting to know different people in different circumstances. They are a vital part of educational experiences, both in primary and secondary years.

IfI closed my eyes and was told to

on Year 9 camp witb Miss X, wbo I tbought keep stable. To cut a long story short, tbe ·was a real bossy boots, and always bad to be other girls and I ended up sleeping linder a iii charge. But tbis waS?1't tbe case at all.

Sbe let a bunch of twelvejifteen year olds

tarp laughing about wbat bad happened only afew hours earlier. I don't tbink I btrue

take charge andjust watched its (I think

seen some of myfriends so emotional before

witb a lot ofjoy). We were biking, and

and I, myselj; bag,e never broken down so

carrying ourjoodjor tbe liext week. So of

badly and I bope I never do again.

coin-se, in true Loreto stvle lue complained

a lot oftbe wav. I tbongbt Miss X would just vell at us mid tell us tbat complaining is not going to get us there faster. But no, sbe said nothing. 7bis outcome was a nice

surprise and I think it made us enjoy tbe camp tbat little bit extra; especially knowing tbe teacher 'was on our side.

On a bappier note tbefondest niemory I bave experienced on camp Quould bat,e to be

in Year R camp. We were camping on top of a dirt bill, looking over a field, witb cows iii it. We bad eaten dinner, and changed into

our pyjamas, wben someone decided it would be a good idea to'frolic in tbe.fields witb tbe cows'. Witb no secomt tboligbts zoe

In Years 7, 8 and 9, one oftbe biggest

were climbing tbrougb tbe electric #tice and

plane trip to Canberra iii Year 6. It was tbe decisions iDe bad to make (it was big in

running around. Witb tbis as £111 excuse lue

remember a school ramp I would think oftbe .first plane trip I bad been on without my

.family members by my side. Instead I bad

those days) was wbo would be in our camp group/bunkroom/tent. We would pains-

decided to uet tbe dirt and to dip ourfingers in it to signify war likej-aces. We were soon

Sophie and Katrina, to make tbe trip most enjoyable, even ifit only an /Jour ami

takingly agonise ouer it. Once 'we bad

sent to our tents, to go to bed . Tbis occasion

submitted our preprences tbe only thing que

isfrequently relived at school, and bow all

ten minutes. We ·were serued Cousrous, a

could do was sit and wait until tbev were

ofits saiu a dijferent and rebellious side to

meal I bad never beard of, let alone tasted.

eacb other. 'Ibat night is one that I shall

and I being immature twelve year olds,

posted on tbe year level noticeboard. On tbis long awaited day an onlooker would either seefaces of excitement andjoy or

toe decided to start.fliching it at people

disappointment andfrustration. Yet things

around us. Ubis was stopped asfast as it

change. life mature, make neufriends.

bad started!

17)is was tbe case in Year 1 1 wben we

qua.r

Sophie's crazy personality and Katrina

School camps are beld in a variety of environments. In my experience I've been to a wide selection ofplaces, from Baccbus Marsh to Canberra. My most unustial

setting however, loas Sovereign Hill iii Yew 5. I bad some ideas of'wbat to expect since mv two older sisters bad been there

before me. Yet I bad no idea tbe surrounds would be so realistic oftbe 1850s goldfields. We wen' given dresses to wear (petticoats and all).In tbe classroom our vear levels

were asked to organise our camp bunkrooms (ourselves). Instead of taking a week to do so, tbis 1/aS done 'within Homeroom. It ·was

evident now tbat everyone was friends. On tbis particular camp everyone was involved and everyone was friends witb e·veryone, no matter wbat their 'status' at

school was. It wasn't important. Now as a group we are all friends and bage bonded

witb diferent people in different ways.

only afew wooden desks and a black board.

'Ibe work 'camp' brings to mind many memories, botb good and bad; I'll start witb tbe bad. My worst memory on camp was day three, a Wednesday night, oin Year 9.

Ibis experience really opened my eyes to tbe Way people used to live ami bow so mucb

Imagine a group of tired, cold girls rafting down a river (witb their packs) in tbe

bas changed over tbe last century.

poul-ing 1-ai n, just rwanting to set up ramp

were assigned according to beight and there loere no signs ofustial chissroom items,

On anotber note, tbe most ordinary

setting ofsrbool camp I bave experience is wben I trtivelled to Foster,for tbe Year 7

Camp Rumbug. It was a typical camp, a riaer to canoe in, a series ofbonding cicti·vities to participate in and a brick building consisting ofa dining ball, bunk rooms and a multi-purpose room. But is saying all tbat, tbe camp was still beaps

offim, and onefull on bonding, cwbicb you looilld expectfrom a Year 7 camp.

neverforget.

Camps are an essential part ofscbool life, especially in secondary years. 'Ibe experience,

witb tbe opportunity, provides students to explore, not only their inner selves, Mit to learn about their peers iii an environment other tban school. Not all camps are set to be academic, but in tbe deeper sense tbey are, due to learning sureigal skills and

cooperating witb tbe people around you. IfI bad neruer experienced school camp I would never bave learnt bow to pitcb a tem or to survive without basic items I use dav to dav,

sucb as cars, TV and more importantly, a bed. All iii all I think every child, wbatevel- country tbey are.from, Sbottld

experience some sort of camp. Just look at tbe experiences I bave bad, tbey surely will remain 'witb mefor a long time to come. Charlotte Cbalmers, Year 11

and go to bed. But instead, being faced witb a mud

sludge patch of ground, " S care Con

and being told tbat is

fle /5 Shron

·wbere you are to sleepfor . be 6-/,ur,j

tbe night! Well! On tbis fateful Wednesday night 1 didn't bave to imagine tbis scenario, since it was

bappening to me!

1 drudged tftbe raft, soaked to tbe bone,

Over tbe Years I bat)e been on camps witb a variety of teachers, wbo you actually

carrying wbat.felt like a

tbougbt could never relate well to a student.

Half an boill- lAter I was

On camps you usually see a whole other side

bysterically crying and

20kg pack o·n my back.

Jump

3 1 con too I.

CA SNA

Year 10 Writing Competition Winner Eliza Broome

Make Poutrty HWEory

he sim beats clown as a young girl stirs in her sleep. baby sister scre,ims, in that moment around the world thousands

She swots a By from her cheek and stifies a y·awn ·as she of screams can be heard. pitils herself 241 on to her little legs. A new day has d·awned While Anit's sister scre·,ims in hunger and the tears silently

:md so Ami checks her fiunity is still sleeping soundly and fall down Anu's check through fear and exhaustion; niillions of

makes her way towards the water carrier. Anu musters .111 her people are scre,iming for them to hold on. lhey are screaming for

strength and clutching the earrier mitkes her way determinedly

the nizisic, their hearts swelling with

to the w,iter source.

hope. 'Ille· people are screaming for

As Atiu struggles with the weight

Anu, for her family, her village,

of the water on her shoulders she j-4/2 ieputs- do·up,t ./PLd dfu/wl- 4/er her country. 71ey scream w'ith knows

she

must lic strong.

1 ler family need this water and she

hope that together they can make

must get it to them. As she draws

ba,by vo·Nzer to luer oltest. Tiue

poverty history. As their screams

closer she quickens her pace. Anu pitts the water down and hui-1-ics

suaaMA,& w-Mk OV-tv 1·ve¥ tl·uo-UtS

last song draws to a close they

echo across the night :ind the band's

towards her sister. She knows the

make their way home, ears ringing and hearts racing. As these people

significance of her sister's cries; MEd ker /+Uttd t/3- #tted vt:th t/pe she needs food. I ler mother is doing

welcome a new day, the screams

her best to comfort the screaming

rem·ain? Do they still feel at one

child Mit her weak, ill body will 11()t allow her to carry her.

tevrefybtlj FOUU.

have stopped, but does the linpe with Anu? I)0 thev still w.int to save

her and help her country? Or do

Anu wonders how long her mother will remain with them. they just remember the music, the good time? She senses it will not be long until her mother ioins tlicir father iii

the next life. Ami blinks to hold back the tears for the memorv ot

her futher .ind the fear of losing her mother. She bends down and draws her baby sister to her chest. 7113 screams wash over her thoughts and her mind is filled with the terrifying sound. She grips her sister .iround her middle and her skin tingles Ils she feels

Anu shakes her mother by the arm .ind begs her to open her eyes. Her sister cries in her ·arms and as she realises her mother is not going to wake up she tightens her grip on her sister. They are all each other has now.

The stage is being packed away, the people are long gone.

the protruding bones through her sister's taut ilesh. As Anu's \Vill they help to save Ami or will she be alone?

'Tke KDH#jel«, Of Ge-4 -rn tbe gloomy darkness a 1-ay ofligbtfilters tbrougb tbe musty wooden ·walls, rewealing speckles of

dancing dust swirling in tbe light. Below, crooked 'wooden bars cover tbe drY dustv ground. A ray 1 oflight on tbefar side oftbe room illuminates a gangly darkfiguir. 1.ight creeps around tbejigure's edges, sbadowing its body. Fefigure is not alone... in tbe middle oftbe room two other bony.figures sbuflie about. 1bey icalk as iftbey are striding through water; their skeletal legs moving like great

stilts. My,thelings ofagitation stir deep inside me ome again... wby did I come in bere? 1 barre alread.v seen enougb tragedy and despair in this villcive. Ron?'

I glance to tbe right and see Father Barry looking at me warily out oftbe corner of bis eye, lie does not tbink I am up to tbis. Ile does not think 1 am ready.

If ,

'Have you brought tbe supplies?' Fatber Bar-v savs <witb an incredulous star'. 125'I reply, glancing at tbe stationaryfigure on tbejarside oftbe room. Ube package sitting in my bands reminds me tbatit is t/jere; Iftel its weight pressing on my palms.

ff 'Welcome' says tbefigure, making an odd gesture towards us.

'Hello,' answers Father Barry, peering into tbe darkness, 'My name is Father Bairy and

24 2

tbis is Ron wboisaseminarian. Webtive comealong way toseeyou.

You must be hungry then' replies the figure, rummaging about in tbe darkness

4 'No. We'refine,' assures Father Barry (jilickly. Tbefigure advances towards us slotolv, its bands cupped towards us. I see now tbat tbejigure is a tall woman. Her raggedy clotbes billow about ber wasted body as sbc walks. 'Take tbis,' savs tbe woman, extending ber bands towards me.

'We're fine, honestly,; 1 say looking bewildered, as I lean awayfrom ben Cupped in ber bands is a large lump ofsometbing. Tbe lump resembles sticky porridge.

.,...1 Seeds mid glain are spread unevenly tbrougb tbefoul mixture.

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'We bave brought supplies for you,' says Father Barry kindly.

112 120111£111's stinken

eyes widen.

< 5,ro Mus_ic_Et

'Here: I say as I begin to unravel tbe parcel iii my bands. :.. -_ ...lj. __--n- -------Mb I extenda buge loafoftbick black bread towards ber. 'Masmauras' cries tbe woman into tbe darkness.

A small emaciated boy himbers towards us and scrapes tbe sticky brown goo out of bis mother's bands. "Ibank you' says tbe woman, taking my oyered bread. and looking down at it bungrily Sbe walks passed us, ber eyesfixed on tbe bread. Fatber Barry and I spin around as we

watcb ber disappear through tbe door way and out into tbe liebt. Father Barry looks at me witb an astonisbed expression on bisface. We spend tbe next bour waiting in silence 0

for tbe woman to return.

I st)mild bave realised tbis would happen. Ubis.family barce not eaten.for a montb. I bate beard many horror stories of mothers abandoning their cbildren and leaving tbem iii tbe care of people like us.

I squint at tbe two children talking in tbe darkness, '1-be burden ofcbildren on a starvingfamily can be great, It is mucb easierfor tbe parents to oliN rworil about themselves and ensure their 0011 survival.

An bour later a sudden snap oftwigs outside loarns us tbat someone is about to enter the door'way. I spin around, amazed to see tbe woman standing looking intently at us. Sbe is not carrying tbe bread. 'Where did you go? Where is tbe breadt' a.j·ks Father Barry softly.

'Our neigbbours bave seven children ami tbey btrue not eatenfor a month and a week' says tbe inoman sloiolv, 'altbougb Que are needy, their need is mucb greater than ours.' I look into tbe woman's sunken eyes and beyond ber gaunt exterior. Reflected in ber eyes I see compassion, depth, and understanding. 'Ibere is sometbing inside tbis woman; a quality whicb I ·would never b(rue expected to exist in someone so ulljortunate. After all that tbis woman bad

been tbrougb, sbe is still willing to serve ofber people. I sense something grouing inside me too yet

I bave tbe strangestjl'eling tbat it bad been inside me all along. I am suddenly a¢ware tbat a will to serve others is growing inside me too.

1 think you understand now,' savs Father Barry smiling at me. 'Understand? I question, 'undeistand lubat?' 'lbat tbe Kingdom of God is ainong us all.' Sabrimi Hoare, Yeti- 10

Da25 tfue Best

Myjatber, wbo 1 call Dad, Is tbe 'very best. He takes me to special places,

4 2

IVe play a lot tben Test. I like to snuggle zip on bis lap, l->O

As ·ue watch tbe.footy. Wben our team kicks a goal,

Wejump zip and say YEAH.' GOODY!

. f

I love inv Daddy very mucb, And even tbougb be can be tough, I know deep deep, down, He loices me, "Oil SO MUCH"' A Poem by Year 2 AN>

in¢ He 8 1,4 .,g beduu he i:."

Year 9 Writing Competition Winner Georgie White

Tht Brtakfant ajt Swpwiak keti™tewt

1 he window was open and Grandpa Joe, street name Papa

but ah-ha! That's where I've got them... see, they don't know I know!" Betty giggled with excitement under the table.

"1've got togetoutof this place" hethoughtto himself. His mind was distracted for a moment when Nurse Betty, as they called her, rang the lunch bell. He slowly walked over to the lunch hall where he was joined by his fellow retirement mates for dinner. He opened the doors to the hall and was met with quiet chit-chat and the slow digestion offood. PapaJoehad been in "Sunnyside Retirement Home" for three years and even he wasn't used to the smell of old people. He hated the smell: it was like mouldy chalk and dust, stuck at the back of your throat with the combination of goat's cheese gone

less than an inch away.

Joe, was studying every angle of the window; the width, the

angle, the type of wood used, everything. He sat in his arm chair staring at the window that was his only link to freedom.

"What is it that you know?" asked Lou.

"Ah, if I dare say, they'll kill me!" she was staring Lou in the face, "Betty, just tell us".

"Can't tell you" and she retreated back under the table.

Poor Betty, thought Papa Joe. She's driven to near insanity by these women in white. That's it, he'd had enough. Betty's paranoia was the final straw, and the crunch of something in his mash peas reminded him of a dead cockroach.

"Right guys, I've got a plan!" he announced and he ushered

bad. He knew he didn't smell like it yet, but he would if he hung

everyone to come closer. "1'm sick of eatinggruel taking medication

around here too long.

and going to bed before dark! It's about time we did something

"Oi, Papa Joe... what you doing over there?" Itt was the voice of Old Lou, a retired honorary Commander in the Navy who was in Vietnam when he stepped on a bomb and lost his leg. "Hurry up

about it!"

Joe, today we've got mash peas and carrot - good for the heart!"

'Like what?" questioned Granny Matthews. "We're going to break out!" replied Joe. You could see the look on everyone's faces was pure shock.

"It looks like baby food to me," complained Joe.

"Nah mate, best stuff you'll find in a few miles" and Lou dug into the baby food as a fat kid would into a chocolate cake, joe had no choice but to indulge in the food, otherwise he

wouldn't be allowed any visitors in the afternoon and, since his Grandson Tom was coming around later, he convinced himself he liked it.

"This stuff is great... great for cementing bricks together. It's horrid. It reminds me of the time I was watching Oliver and he went up and asked for more... gruel" said Granny-Sue-MatthewsDarlba-Rota-Clements-Vassie. She'd been married five times in

Except joe, he was determined. "Mate, that's a bit far fetched don't ya think?" Lou said, "I mean, we've hap-"

"Do you want to spend the rest of your life stuck in here, never being able to feel the grass between your toes?" said joe.

"I can't really feel the grass between my toes," Lou said.

"Who cares, I'm breaking out of here. You're either in it or not" Joe said and he started to get a crazy look in his eyes. "1'm in!" said a voice under the table.

her life span of seventy-five years,

"Me too! To restrict the number of

and in every divorce she came out the richer. She was usually called Granny Matt for short. After her last

marriage ended, Granny Matt took

movies we get to see in here... I'm not

"We''re 3'45 t-0 b·reak owt!" reptu4, j 01.

up the hobby of film-watching, and there hasn't been a movie made that she hasn't seen.

" Where's Betty, 1 thought she was... Ahh! Ahh! Something's got my leg" screamed Lou. "Get me my calibre, we want this mongrel..." "It's just Betty, she's under the table" explained Granny Matthews. "What the bloody devil is she

nearly up to date, as I should be!" said Granny Matthews. "Oh, this is going to be like the time in the movie"

"Okay, I'rn in," interrupted Lou.

You could sense the excitement Yott 00-ulol st 2 ttpe tO-04 0-M in their voices as they planned the

evevy 0-US -1-41OES - '/lA/Ye stook. Exceptlot, tue wa/s oletarwuv,vied.

strained me poor heart!" said Joe.

getting his calibre from his chest of drawers in his bedroom. Luckily, Lou's calibre riffle hadn't been discovered yet, unlike all his other twenty-seven confiscated weapons.

"Betty" asked Lou, "Why are you under the table?" "The nurses - they are out to get me... oh yes, I've seen them. They wonder around claiming our medications for our health,

the entire of Sunnyside Retirement involved.

"Spread the word tomorrow, 11.30am...

we're breaking out"

conducted joe.

doing under there - 1 could've

Betty, formally known as 'Crazy Betty' used to work in the circus. No-one knows what she did, but Papa joe thinks she was the monkey caretaker. Anyway, now Crazy Betty's gone mad and is under the table and Old Lou is being restrained from

rebellion. So, they came up with a plan, but they were going to need to

Two weeks later, the front page of the Herald Sun read:

Four members of Sunnyside Retirement Home can't be found!...

After their 7ch attempt, thegroup of rebellious retired engineers, Grandpa Lou, Crazy Betty, an ex-circus performer; Lou Phillips, an old veteran; and five time divorcee, Susanne Matthews-Darlba-

Rota-Clements-Vassie, have been missing for six days since their break Out at Sunnyside Retirement Home, The notorious group have been spotted boarding a plane to the Bahamas. Police have no leads on the where-abouts of the missing men and women.

Year 8 Writing Competition Winner -

Rebecca Major Soi*tti/Vttes Otlter People Are HaNcl To 141©kerpta*uk

incti,l silt nioodily on one of the t.(,cks which formed a bridge into the sea. She did not understand the pleasure that everyone seemed to get out of being horrible to her.

nic Counsellor had told Amelia that it was because they did not understand her. But Amelia thought, whitt is there about me that makes me different? She liad long since stopped visiting that Counsellor; she made Amelia feel inferior next to her clean,

organised room and clean, organised mind. Amelia was naturally messy and didn't see the point of being organised. If-she did not go back home soon, her father would hit her again, but she didn't intend to ever see him again. Or, for that

lichind, for 1 was too young and too afraid. 1 have wasted myself. 1)0 not do the same."

Amelia didn't know what to say, but, bravelv she had a shot,

unt would inerely have died ·alongside them," she told 1 [ope "Sometimes I wonder," I [ope s.aid, the te·ars still sparkling in her eyes. "But I will never know. And their spirits have returned to the waves now, so ther cannot tell me."

"llien she grasped Amelia's hand and said, "Will you swim with me, Amelia, one 1·ast time?

Amelia could not speak, but I lope knew what her answer wits.

matter, did she intend to look upon the ugly, shouting faces of

I ogether they plunged into the witter, and Amelia could not feel

evervone at school.

the cold, nor did she need to breathe. 'llicy travelled fuster than

"\Vll·,it are vou doing here?" asked a voice behind Amelia. 'Ilie voung girl shuffled :iround on her rock to look, and there

coral gardens that shone like the moon.

was a beautiful woman with r.iveli coloured hair and blue eves

that you felt could pierce through your soul. "\Vhat :ire you doing here?" the stranger asked ag·ain,

sweeping down beside Amelia in u graceful movement th,it no ballet dancer could hope to match. "Ran ·away," said Amelia indistinctly. TIle newcomer paused for a moment, sectiling to want nothing more than to watch the huge waves crash onto the mcks.

At last, when Ainelia thought that her voice had run awav too, the woman spoke again. "Why did you run away?" Amelia thought the question was very strange and very personal and did not answer.

"My name is Hope. Who .irc you?" the lady said and something inside Amelia made her want to answer.

"Ameli,1," she answered softly. "] ran .iwity bec.luse... 1 am clitil·rent. It was a true answer, or as true its she could 111·,ike it.

"1'm ditibrent too," 1 Ic,petold her. "Iii many ways. Butis there something that you want to tell me?" "

res salit Amelia suddeill.\'. "Why do people who are different get to be so...so despised?" Her eyes started to brim with tears and she turned away. I lope gently but firmly turned Amelia b·ack

anything, through crashing waves and near golden sands, lihove Amelia did not know what Ii·,ippened next. Everything went

lirk, and Amelia heard Hope's voice one last time. "I)on't ti,iget me," she said, echoing through Amelia's niitid. Somehow Ameli·a found herselflving on a bed iii a hospital room. Beside her, a man wept, unrecognisable until he lifted his head. It was her father.

"Amelia! You're awake," he shouted. In walked I lope, though, she was dressed strangely. She wore a floral skirt and a red blouse, and stood beside Amelia's father, beaming at Amelia. "Who are you?" asked Amelia blearily.

"Don't you remember?" questioned her father, frowning. "It's your mother, Hope!" She came back to see you when she heard that vou had... well. ..'

"What?" Amelia wanted to know.

"We'll talk about th,it later," said her father roughly. "It- you want to, that is," he lett the moin, muttering something about letting her rest. "I had ·a strange dre.ini," said Amelia slowly. tier mother smiled in that strange way she h.id. "Pay attention to your dreams, Mia" she said slyly. And as she left, Amelia saw what her boily had been hiding. It was a vcry much soaked DLK.

to face her. Amelia was frightened - ten·ified even - what interest did this stranger h.ive in her?

I low strange, thought Ameli·a.

1 can help you, Amelia. Don't Eur me· because I'm different," I lope told her sadly. But then everything turned bad, clouds gathered ·around

each other tar above Amelia's head, and a fierce wind kicked up,

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spraving water all over their faces. Hope's beautiful face turned ugly and dangerous.

"I)on't choose the wrong path, Girl. Just because you're unh,11111>', doesn't mean you have an excuse to waste your life." A long way above their heads thunder cracked. Amelia became very frightened fur she knew instinctively that Hope wits somehow creating the storm. F.ventlt.illy tholigh, Hope's fury quictened. "1'iii sorry," she said softly. "Like I S,lid, I'm different."

Ainelia could only start, wide eyed at 1 lope. "I am the last sea nymph," 1 lope whispered, the statement bringing tears to her eyes.

"Mv brothers and sisters tried to save the dying whales, but they never did have a chance. Iliey died illongside the maiestic beasts, torn apart by the sharp harpoons. I was left

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47 Yea,rs Youg "Champion oftbe tournament"

I read as J placed dozon my liew ornament; A shiny trophy set in sparkling gold, I sittldenly jblt as tbougb I was not too old To be Reiner oftbe velodrome again;

To tbe steeplerbasc f uould be mother ben. Orienteering, equestrian, croquet, -In a victorious streak I -would ricocbet

Across competitions #ir and wide

"Ibe words "reinforcement" mici "forfeit" would mean nothing on my glorious ride. Abseiling. callistbenies, and practising to baulk;

11)ey would be my only leisure; tbougb I iuould not sulk. My amazing syncbronicity would stun tbe crowds galore;

Wben I beat my versus team tbey would let go a mighty roar To qualijj, 1 uould but nod mid tbe unipire would agree Because my sportsmansbip bad remained as intact as my glee!

And tben suddenly myfantasy rolled away in its dingby ofsuccess For everything I bave is not 1111<wortby to caress;

Altbougb other.r may.voung. not think it my#nal song is notyetsung,· 1 ( I am still only 47 years

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Year 7 Writing Competition Winner Alice Bisits

7*e 14#utow A- Opelt. ..

Plhe window was open.

1 here were some distressed mit 1 111uring Moises.

Should she leave?

"I have read it in the skies, my people. 1 have read it in the sea. It will come on those human things .ind kill all else as well.

Ofcourse, if she thought and thought about it, she \vould be scared and would iust stay where she was.

The only way to stop it. .. we need one of those themselves that

But the true world beckoned...

knows nothing th·at is gullible... it was prophesised ten years ago,

The girl crept towards the window,ind pushed it wider. And the

though ] could not understand them. It is hiding in the bushes,

first thing she knew was a sweet, cold taste on her tongue... something was blowing her li·air across her face, and she felt dizzy

hearing every word we say," the Queen paused then went on in a whisper "and the herb-snoke tells me it must be thrown into

with its richness.

the sea".

"Now? voices came from ,ill the ferharies.

Well, the girl thought, maybe the air I breathe is different iii the I louse from what it is here.

"Yes!" said the Qlieen "Now!"

But the teachers always said thlit

Tamsaz felt arms holding her

oxvgen, with a small mix of other

things, w,is the only thing they could /4,(06;( 07&*M-61174 Sa/W A 9rglty °1

breathe. And because it was polluted Outside, thilt was why they lived iii

her body being wobbled this way and that. '|llen she w·as Ihiling ;ind fulling and falling...

pt-h bt'U,£-'M.dNt-2 Tanisaz Sed woke' up, screaming.

OY Witu/YES ·Wi

the I lemorzes. But it tasted so sweet,

As she realised what was

thestuff' thatwastilling pkipt,, jp,00£#Ut-6,f 8,*Fs- a'ft''Fl th,ree happening, she felt sick. IIci· head with a wonderful energy...the shegirl'schest would go Outside. I ainsaz Sod swept a leg over tile

steel window sill and placed a foot on the strange green stuffbeneath her. She pushed the window closed, and lightly ran away from the large Hemoz, seeing its outer side for the first time

was aching in the SEC enpty air

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& fra,M'£*toemt

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t.scape? Why li:id Tams.17 thought that :111 of a sudden? She pinised for a minute, wondering why anyone woilld live there, and made up her mind to go as far as possible away from it. i ams:tz ran into a nearby grove of what looked like trees :ind 1-ked around. She saw a group ofcrelitures with blue-white skin, pointed ears and 3 metre high translucent wings, and she knew what they were at once.

the night and it was wonderful.. . but hadn't she dreamt it if she was

waking up now? 7hen she

remembered the delihlump seed. and she couldn't have left it. Just a dream, of Gmrse...

It was a dirty white, und the black

lived on level 1, so that was why it was so easy to escape.

awful! She had been to Outside iii

She w·as in hospit·,il tit Hemoz 78,

and fueling horrified.

squitres of ghiss were indistinguishable from each other. Most ofit was miderground, of course, but at least a kilometre rose up. She had

of the Hemoz. This place was

Tamsaz felt a iii·cille go into her arm atid fell into the sleep that C;line with it.

She was Anating iii something cold and wet. Tainsoz recilised she was being thrown about. She was lifted by a wave and saw... it must be sand! She swam towards it, and just as she had stayed on the Sand long enough to develop a large ainount of respect lin- the occan, she was lifted by strong h.inds. 1Jp, up, up. It was cold. Still going up and she saw... greeit rockv mount,zins, higher than ·anv 1 lemoz,

covered with a white powder and shrouded iii clouds. "the hands still held her and carried her for whitt seemed to be

hours. She saw deserts, trees, rivers, cliffs, animals... she only saw

"Are you... ferharies?"she .isked. She recognised them, ofcourse, because of ·,ill the ancient books she'd read in the Lybraery.

each thing once and knew she wo,ild love it forever. 'llien the hands

The creatures screamed and Auttered awav. 1-liat was odd. It never

let go agizin. She was falling, falling...

happened iii the books. Feeling tired, Tainsaz sat down and reflected

And woke up.

on life. She had lived at the I Iemoz all her life. It was a fairly old

She was horrified. It wasn't real! She missed Outside.

1 lemoz - about four hundred years. 'they were first made in tile

2100%, people had been worried about somer hing called a "chicken" making everyone sick and dic and had closed theinselves up so as to

prevent :in epidemic. No-one had been to Outside since. But it was wonderful! What did ther leave?

7'ams:tz noticed that the ferharies had returned. Not wanting to scare them, she Crawled over and listened. 'they were speaking strangely. I.

As Upecti of the F·airies, 1 would like to inform you of a

coming tragedy said the t,illest Otle.

"I want to go Outside!" she said to the ne.irest nurse. 4,

Nei, you'll be diseased even inore.

"1'11 be better! And so will that person with the cough and the baby on life support and thilt woman with the cut... "

"Where did veli git that 1:ingueed from? Anit you re

not

going OUt".

"Well I am" she sm,thhed the tic.trest black glass window and left, And it was a thousand times better than she had ever imagined. niat was nile place she wasti't going back to again.

linages courtesy of the ELC,Junior School Music and Senior School Art

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Music Report 'Music can name the unnomeable, and communicate the unknowable."

This Leonard Bernstein

maxim has certainly been

manifested at

Loreto throughout the music

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year, with the infinite depths

..imil':·

of music being explored by

I'd like to express my thanks to all the music leaders for their

everybody - be they teacher,

support and contribution to music this year and throughout their

performer

listener.

time at Loreto: to Madeleine Gardam, Lucy Wilkinson, Natalie -

success of the

Veronique Chani, Brigid Coleridge and Megan Keary. It is my pleasure

International Music Tour to

to thank all the music staff, directors of ensembles, and particularly

The

England, Ireland and France

our Music Administrator, Mrs Jennifer Dickson, for their dedication

in January, instigated the

and instruction, which has enabled us to reach such an advanced level

high level of music which

of music. And, of course to the musicians in the School, thankyou for

1 -R Al:m O'1)riscall, Director,it Al„,4·.ind

was continued throughout

yourdedication to Loreto music, foryourenthusiasm in participation,

M:idclcine Xtevel., Sch-1 11„.i.· C:iptain

the year. Our experiences

and for your invariable support of myself and of the eventful

overseas, of music and of

music year.

culture, allowed us to explore

some completely different approaches to learning music, in working with the masters, other orchestral groups, and with our Loreto counterparts in Ireland. while discovering some of the magnificence that surrounded us as well! It commenced what was a tremendously rewarding year of music-making, and of musicianship.

As School Music Captain, and on behalf of the musicians, 1 would like to express my thanks to our devoted and inspiring Director of Music, Miss Mary O'Driscoll, for her magnificent contribution to

music at Loreto. Without the support of such a committed person, the opportunities that Loreto students are offered would not be as expansive, nor as frequent as they are.

We have been fortunate to have had numerous performance

It has been a wonderfully fulfilling year for the musicians at

opportunities for showcasing the many ensembles and groups that

Loreta, and I hope we have been successful in communicating some

make up the fabric of Loreto music. The stunning success of the

of the richness and satisfaction that music brings to life.

Glorious Music Festival in Term 2 was certainly a testament to the

11,13:1.:ti. b.ren·,1.\. Year 12

high quality of music that is explored within the School. The high level

5,·.boo/ .liush· Captaili

that was achieved at our 80'h anniversary concert last year was not lost, and Loreto musicians left the wonderfully appreciative audience impressed and fulfilled, with works from world class repertoire being performed.

Many ensembles have been fortunate enough to work with guest

Music Captains

conductors in utorials and workshops, under the experienced batons of musicians such as Stephen Leek, Joanne Heaton and Paul Fitzsimon, whoguided thegirls through techniques and inspiration for their current works. Oak Parlour Recitals have been numerous and

delightful, with perfonners ranging from our junior School through to Year 12, and no doubt the standard is continuing to elevate, We have enjoyed performing at open days, at our annual Chapel Concert, as well as at private functions such as weddings and conferences, which have been wonderful opportunities for ensemble and professional experience. The lunchtime concerts continued to provide more intimate performance opportunities for musicians, /41,11"flu

with an immense variety of instrumental groups. In true Loreto tradition, the wider performance opportunities

were taken advantage of, with some chamber groups performing successfully at Eisteddfods, all achieving places, and our bands took part in the Melbourne Schools Bands Festival.

In Term 3, dedicated parents of the many musical participants

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witnessed a music and drama extravaganza, in the success of the Loreto / St Kevin's musical, The Boyfriend. The Senior Showcase Concert at Melba Hall was a memorable

evening, being a rare event on the music calendar which provides the opportunity for some of the School's most advanced Soloists to perform in a professional environment, either with an orchestra or with piano accompaniment. It was a lovely and memorable way to end

the music year, and one which will be treasured most particularly, I'm sure, by the departing senior students.

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Ond R„„ I.-R XI:ldelcine Steven, Brigid Coleridge Front Row [.-R Meghan Ke.trv X:italic-\'cronique Chani DIRECTOR M.arva'l)riscol

Loreto Symphony Orchestra Annual Report ./.i-,1.I-- , 2005 has been a year full of rewarding musical

opportunities for the Loreto Symphony Orchestra and Mandeville String Orchestra. Both groups have reached new music mal<ingheightsand on Wednesdayand Fridayevenings, visitors to the School have been surprised by strains of song wafting out of the orchestra room windows. One of the events that began theyear for both orchestras wasa workshoporganised by Mrs Leonie Conolan with rising

young conductor Paul Fitzsimon. Students worked hard

under Paul's guidance before performing for an audience of parents. The aim of the evening was to give the audience a taste of the orchestra's ongoing work and the program foi- events later in the year. Also during this performance, the St Cecilia's String Orchestra, under the baton of Ms Elena Solovei, performed to loud applause - the advent of the many budding young string players ensures that the Loreto orchestral tradition will continue.

Tlie Chapel Concert provided a more formal and intimate setting in which smaller string groups were able

to perform. Amid a program peppered with string trios and quartets made up of orchestral members, the Mandeville String Orchestra performed Mozart's renowned 'Sinfonia

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Concertante' for violin and viola as a fitting finale to an

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enjoyable evening.

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One of the highlights on the calendars of both the

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\,·cm Annalid.1.ne> i)1121<('TOR Elena Snlove; 4\1*.rnt)

Lot-eto Symphony and Mandeville String Orchestras is the Showcase Concert, held at the beginning of Term 4. Fresh from a relaxing two-week break, orchestral members can find final preparations for the evening somewhat challenging but this year, as usual, our musicians rose to the occasion and accompanied a variety of soloists in front

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of a full house at the University of Melbourne's Melba Hall.

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Special congratulations mustgo to the soloists accompanied by the Mandeville String Orchestra - vocalists Lydia Killerby and Madeleine Gardam - and also to soloists accompanied by the Loreto Symphony Orchestra - violinists Brigid

Coleridge and Madeleine Stevens and pianist Natalie Veronique-Chani.

Amidst all the applause of this year, one person cannot be forgotten:oui-dedicated conductor Mrs Leonie Conolan. It is she who nurtures the musical education and expansion of both orchestras and without her understanding and persistence, the triumphs of this year would never

have come about. In my time at Loreto Mandeville Hall,

Mrs Conolan has been an ever-present part of my school musical life, and I would like to personally thank her for all

she has done for string players and their orchestras. As well, none can forget the tireless efforts of our school Music Director, Miss Mary O'Driscoll. Miss O'Driscoll has

been a staunch supporter of all our orchestral efforts, fi-equently dropping in on an orchestra during its afternoon rehearsal, and I know that her enthusiasm has enlivened

and encouraged Lot-eto musicians. As an outgoing Lot-eto musician, 1 thank her for all she has done for both the Loi-eto

Symphony and Mandeville String Orchestras, I know that the musical life at Lot-eto Mandeville Hall will go on thriving, and reaching new heights, under her guidance. 1;1·p, m C.I.),·.4'. \1 12

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String Spinners

ICello Ensemble

1, ···. I< |.l:.eli.1 R Ii,·rt. '|:- \Vhittord (,Cor·41.1 Wihim /4,1/ian 11> cr 11.1rhard Br.„i, C.M.m| r.1 \,it.·i,ti:.IICI. 6,1.1-.1 11.anton 1 , i' c 14 ., 1 12 1<Ii·/.diell, 1)el:i„irn Sarah Grilihin R.lic„·.1 Mi,i,rr Ed.·11 .Ah.it Vivian Cheng

Ste phanic· S,·h 11,11 I . \( 111 1.'- 11,* 1.e,ini.· Lowd.in Mr Andrew·Ilillier

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Flute Ensemble

Cutherine 1.mre·hick Suphi. Rtihiwil, licgh.„, St·wan

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Percussion Ensemble

1·inifer Aine. Jillia Utillare Hi.,11,1 11 .iddei, Gabri:11: Cole

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Illtl 4 ION Rebeica Matthew (Al.ent)

Clarinet Ensemble

Brass Ensemble

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Senior Recorder Ensemble

lunior Recorder Ensemble

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11 4 It,m 1 14 Vivi.in Cheng Olic; 1 C„,1,· Remv Adan-1, Camilla Cal,iwell 11„ieleil,· Browi, 11·1\Clll· k Ali.. 1)·.11.l [)<11&'

Choir Report hat a wonderful year we have experienced, with 2005

to work well together through their early morning Friday rehearsals

? being an exciting, enjoyable and productive year for our

and their weekend together on Music Camp. When visiting their

choral groups across the Senior School. Tuesday and

rehearsals, there were always smiles on faces and energy in their

Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings are filled with singing,

voices. Their hard work and their enthusiasm was clearly evident in

laughing and friendship. Every member of our choral groups has

their exciting and thoughtful performance of Tum 8a/a/aika and The

shown commitment, enthusiasm and most of all shared a love

Rising of the Moon at our 2005 Music Festival at Robert Blackwood

of singing, rising to the challenges presented to them in rehearsal

Hall. In Augustthegroup welcomed well known Australian composer

and performance.

Stephen Leek to take a vocal workshop with them and they also

This year the Year 7 and 8 Choir warmly embraced their newest

provided beautiful singing at the Past Pupils Mass in November.

member Mrs Diane Draper who has brought her dynamic attitude

The Senior Choir has grown in strength this year and is a vibrant

and experience to this group. The group quickly bonded and learnt

and delightful group. Singing together on Thursday afternoons was a chance for the girls to bond across the year levels and enjoy singing challengingand stimulating repertoire, including pieces from a variety

Vocal Ensemble

of genres such as: Sacred, Musical Theatre, Spirituals and Blessings, which has opened our choristers' minds to the endless possibilities in singing. The Senior Choir presented a lively performance of 3,4

Funnicu/i Funicula and a beautifully still interpretation of Summertime from Porgyand Bess atour 2005 Music Festival, which demonstrated their ability to perform in different styles. They have performed at Assembly and they so beautifully led the singing at our Feast Day Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral and at Final Assembly. The Vocal Ensemble has been a dedicated and energetic group to work with this year, also rising to the challenge of covering many different styles of music and singing in different parts. They performed at Open Day, showcasing the School's elite singing group with the presentation of some favourite jazz works. In May they performed

at the Boroondara Eisteddfod achieving 2"d place in the A Cappella Choir section and at Music Festival delighted the audience with And So /t Goes, a moving ballad by Billy Joel and Come Ye Makers of song, a challenging secular piece. Performances at the School's Easter Liturgy, atthe Chapel Concert and at Mass at Newman College have allowed us to perform some of our sacred material in a different performances setting. I wish to thank all the girls who have participated in our choirs

b./.,11 (_ile·Vor le-lu h .k:44 1 1.,deIC inc (; Ir,1.,m 4,1,1,1.. 11.1, ..1-1 rvilic

this year for the energy, smiles and singing and I wish them all the best

1.1/.·tte Steveli

of luck and encourage them to follow their passion. Also a big thank

Rp': 1 !< Sophie Ru..ell Indi., Prior I.,diaKillerby M. i.tele·inc S[even, Suzanne\\'aiker

you to our choral directors, Miss Mary O'Driscoll and Mrs Diane

Maria K.1-t.ininti. J.1. iluctine Micallef J:-ic·.1 Mine.ir Emil, Rus.eli \,1 Zo. W...1

Draper for their hard work and for providing us with a variety of

1}Il<[· ll' )14 Al.ir\'01),·ihe,41

challenging and exciting repertoire; without their work we wouldn't be able to enjoy singing as we do at Mandeville.

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Music Leadership in Year 6 There are four types of Music Leaders: Choir, Recorder, Orchestra and Wind Band. There are two leaders for each

ensemble. Our job, as Music Leaders, is to make sure that evet-ything is set up and packed away properly, that people look after their instruments appropriately and to hand out and collect music, We also help others tune up and read music and make sure that everyone is at practice and knows what time they are to be at concerts and rehearsals. The more enjoyable areas of being a Music Leader are

- to organise small concerts, announce items at concerts,

arrange end of term parties, speak at assembly and hand out awards and treats. The Wind

Band leaders sometimes get to conduct and choose the music

for the band to play. The Music Leaders have come

up with

ideas

since

the beginning of this year. The

Wind

Band

Leaders

sometimes conduct and suggest

1/f ¥ 5 1 4

the types of music for the

ensemble to play; we get to present awards and we have

come up with more events to get more people involved with music.

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being a leader and we've gained more respect and trust.

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Stage Band Report

-he Loreto Stage Band has had an exceptionally busy year performing at Open Day, Loreto Federation, the Victorian Clubs Association Golf Day, as part of Happy Week, at Robert

Blackwood Hall, School Assembly and in a combined School Girls Stage Band atthe Australian Schools Bursars Association Conference, held at the Melbourne Convention Centre.

We gave a fantastic performance at the annual Music Festival, with a notable improvement in the standard of our performance from the previous year. Performing in October at the Melbourne Convention Centre was a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow Stage Band members from Ivanhoe Girls School, Melbourne Girls Grammar School and Ruyton Girls School. The performance was conducted in front of 700 enthusiastic audience members and we

Symphonic Band

played two great blues hits and captivated the audience with our energy and massive sound. It was an incredible opportunity to work with other conductors and other schools who share a similar passion for music.

All ourperformanceshavegiven us valuablegoalsto work towards throughout the year and provided the opportunity for the girls to show their peers the product of their hard work. The members of Stage Band would like to extend their thanks to our conductor, Ms Wendy Anderson. We all appreciate the effort and enthusiasm she brings to the band, and the numerous performance opportunities she has organised.

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Concert and Symphonic Bands' Report

Concert Band

The School's Concert and Symphonic Bands 2005 have been

offered many enriching performance opportunities, the year beginning with both bands performing under Winnie's Wing

for Open Day. The bands demonstrated their talent through playing a variety of repertoire. Both the Symphonic and Concert Bands featured at the 'G/orious Music' Festival. "When Summer Takes Flight (Upon Crystal Waves)" played by the Concert Band and "Carnival De 8rasi/" played by the Symphonic Band offered the audience delightfully contrasting styles. The many hours of rehearsal and dedication that went into the night were evident with both bands performing to a high standard. In August, the Symphonic Band was fortunate enough to be r

offered the opportunity to perform at the Melbourne Schools Bands Festival. This was a great experience for the girls as it offered them

a tutorial from a renowned conductor and a tutorial examining the video footage taken of our performance. The feedback from these tutorials was highly valuable and enhanced our musicianship further. Both bands enjoyed workshops from guest conductor, Joanne Heaton who teaches at Xavier College. The girls gained valuable , E mily N.Mi Elic„ 1)11,1.1 11.1(han htew.ut .lul 1.i W.lil,ACe Siana X a./.1,·„ inmanth.1 Pi.dbur> Danal.e.tgeti

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knowledge from her expertise. The Concert Band very much enjoyed the annual Music Camp in May and Symphonic Band farewelled the year with the Spring Concert in October. The standard of both bands has dramatically increased which is

a direct result of the dedication and enthusiasm of both the girls and their conductors - Miss Anderson (Concert Band), Ms Burke

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First Communion n Sunday 31 July, the Year 4 girls and their fathers celebi-ated

slideshow presentation of our camp at Flinders, that we had recently

a special Mass. It started at 9.00am in Loreto's lovely

returned from. After Mass we had breakfast in Caf6 Mandeville.

Chapel of Christ the King. We greeted our celebrant,

Breakfast included sausages, bacon, rolls, fresh fruit, orange juice and

Father Malone, and Phoebe, from Year 4 Gold welcomed everyone

coffee. It was a great celebration and special time with our dads,

and introduced the entrance hymn to begin Mass. It was a beautiful

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To commemorate this, people all over the world came together to fly peace flags and speak out for world peace.

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then create a section of the flag. Making the flag was our way of

saying we can work together and speak out for peace in our world.

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Liturgy

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imperative contained within the 'aim of Mary

The Epworth Ministry Program continued

England and Europe as I was fortunate

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once again this year. Twenty-six girls from

to be the accompanist for the LMH

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Year 11 joined those girls from Year 12 in

International Music Tour. A significant experience for all of us, as members of a Loreto Community, was our visit to Osbaldwick, the place of Mary Ward's burial, and later, in nearby York, our visit to the Bar Convent - the oldest Loreto

house and the oldest convent in England. I was particularly struck by Mary Ward's tombstone at Osbaldwick on which is

engraved the following:

One of the first liturgies of the School year was held at the Commonwealth memorial to

this vital ministry. It has been wonderful to hear from both parishioners of St Ignatius,

the unknown soldier just outside Villiers-

Richmond whom the girls accompany to the

Bretonneux in the Somme Valley. Here, under

hospital and from patients of Epworth, of how

a cloudless January day, on a wind swept

ourgirls acquitthemselves in the pastoral care

hill top, looking out beyond the uniform,

of the sick. The girls themselves have found

white tombstones to the rolling green field of

the experience tremendously rewarding.

the Somme Valley, we recalled those who had

I thank Mrs Patricia O'Halloran for running

fallen for our country. It was a deeply moving

the training program for us in 2005 and for her liaising with St Ignatius Parish.

experience. As I look back over the year that has now

I would like to take the opportunity to

almost reached its end, my first as Liturgy

givethanks for the tremendous support I have

Coordinator. I am deeply grateful for the privilege of being involved in this ministry. I have been witness to celebrations of faith

received in my role from students, parents, staff and the Loreto sisters of the Toorak

Community, particularly Sr Toni Matha ibvm.

by our students, parents and staff, that have

Special thanks are due to all the priests who

been occasions of great joy. Yet, at times,

have celebrated Eucharist with us, our Liturgy

we have been profoundly affected by the

Councillors for 2005, Alexandra Bingham and

sadness of loss. Earlier in the year we

Monica Lillas, singers and musicians who have

Staringatthis remarkably preserved stone,

farewelled past pupil Edwina White and then

given song to our prayer, and to my colleagues,

I was impressed by the call of the founder

Year 12 student, Chloe Skalitsis. The faith,

Miss Marie Brown, Ms Michelle McCarty and

it gives voice to, even more that 400 years

support, care and love that held the School

later. Unwittingly, our Councillor's theme for

Community together then, and Still continues

2005 also was coloured by the same gospel

today, is indeed a precious thing.

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Affirmation Over the past year all the Year 6 students have been doing their own affirmation. Each student is given a

'Year 7 Retreat

week to bring in personal items like photos, awards or anything else that represents them.

In our class 6 Blue we put our items up on the affirmation board throughout the week and present our affirmation on Friday. Each girl is required to design her own cover and her

fellow classmates write their affirmation - why they enjoy having that person around and why they are such a great classmate. This is a fun activity that we thoroughly enjoy. Sam,tu//4,774/. .mi (A' 7 J<lan,/ /?g/am/. 32,

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hroughout my years of schooling at Loreto Mandeville Hall, sport has played a vital role in my life. Sport is a very important part of Loreto's identity and outstanding

reputation known within the School and outside community,

With terrific results and the highest number of participants recorded, Loreto students demonstrate outstanding commitment, dedication and persistence. Sportat Loreto offers many options and experiences for girls to get involved, gain success and most of all have fun. There have been a number of exciting events that have happened throughout 2005 that I'm sure each girl will remember forever. Within the School we have competed in numerous interhouse competitions, round robins and physical education classes.

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Of au, Uve ful. There has been much advancement in training in all sports; as a result the success rate of all our teams has improved

dramatically. The Open Athletics team came fourth in Division 2 the GSV section. Special thanks go to the coaches for their continuous support and encouragement for all the girls,

Congratulations go to the rowing squad whose hard and long training sessions were beneficial with almost every crew reaching the A final. Special congratulations go to two rowing crews, the senior

5'i, crew who had successful season winning the division A final in an outstanding race, and the Year 9 4t1' crew who won in a spectacular final which captivated every spectator on the river bank. The Head

of the Schoolgirls would not have been as successful as it was without the tireless efforts from our coaches and Director of Rowing, Sophie Morrison. Thank you so much for your constant belief in and persistence with the squad. The traditional 'Loreto Army' of blue and

gold, screaming the school 'war cry', was a pivotal moment at the HOSG which shows each girl's dedication and support for athletes within the School, even if they aren't involved. Other outstanding results for Loreto this year was our senior Aerobics team coming 2nd at the Australian National Championships. The intermediate softball team came Ist in division 2, and the senior hockey team won their zone. A special thank-you goes to Ms Rickarby who gave the girls constant encouragement and support in both of these teams. As a part of my role as School Sport Captain, I was lucky enough to attend the Girls' Sport Victoria's 5th birthday celebrations, This was an evening where I had the opportunity to meet and talk to other sport leaders from every school involved within GSV. I also had the

great honour of listening to Australian Netball Champion Sherelle McMahon; who spoke to us about the importance of sport in our lives, her own personal experiences in sport, and never losing hope of achieving our dreams. It was events like these that made me realise how important sport is in young women's lives. Over the last 8 years I have had so many opportunities and I would like to thank each and every teacher and coach who has given me and my fellow peers the chance to experience such a wide variety of sports. Coming to the end of my secondary schooling, I have understood the importance and significance sport can play in someone's life, and I encourage every girl to join a team, play a game and most of all have fun. I wish everyone the best of luck for 2006. tilex,indra Bingbani (:,iptitin 0.1 Sport

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This season has proven to be one of challenge, success and enjoyment. A full-day clinic for over one hundred junior participants was a great way for the girls to be introduced to netball at Loreto Mandeville Hall. All Senior, Intermediate and junior teams were lucky to have a training session with Melbourne Phoenix defender Johannah Curran. Johannah introduced us to new skills, routines and drills, which were beneficial for games. This season of GSV competition proved to be of the highest standard. The juniors played every Thursday afternoon at Duncan McKinnon Reserve in a round-robin type schedule. This gave each girl the opportunity to participate in more than one game and have large amounts of court time. Every team was very successful in theirdivision. The junior 'D'team reached the Grand Final, but were

just beaten by Star of the Sea in a tough and high standard game. Well done girls for reaching the Grand Final. The intermediate players had a gruelling section, yet approached each game with determination, and unfortunately were unsuccessful in reaching the finals. The senior section was also a tough and hard section. The girls

were highly spirited and enjoyed playing their last season of netball at Loreto. The Senior B players reached the finals and were placed 3,·d overall. This season would not have been possible without the help of all the coaches and special guests helping the squad with drills and game plans. Thank-you to all the coaches and co-ordinators for making netball at Loreto Mandeville Hall enjoyable and successful.

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LMH Basketball has really come alive this year! Earlier in the year, the Senior Basketball Team participated in a round-robin at the Waverley Basketball Stadium. Despite only winning one match, all the girls and their coach. Mr Jim Abbott, thoroughly enjoyed it.

The girls improved and refined their ski Is as the day progressed and the improverrent throughout the day was evident. Well done to all the girls who participated. junior and Senior Basketball have just kicked off and we are very excited about what promises to be a successful season with a large nimber of keen junior basketballers. LMH has entered 6 junior teams into the GSV competition - and even that isn't enough! Best of luck to all the girls and their dedicated coaches for the remainder of the season.

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Again, well done to a|| the girls who have participated in Basketball this year, and encourage all your friends to play next year! Don't miss out on the next big thing in Loreto Sport!

Hockey The Oxford dictionary defines hockey as a game played between two teams on a field with sticks and a ball. We define hockey as fun! This season, LMH hockey players accomplished both these definitions brilliantly. Even though most of the junior hockey players were new to hockey. they dramatically improved their skills with each game played. The junior "A" team came second in Zone I. Amazing job girls! The junior "B' team played hard every game and improved with each practice. The intermediate "A" and "B" teams had many successes and played aggressively each game. The seniors had an

amazing undefeated season, placing first in their zone, then going on to play for the state title! An exciting double overtime match against Lauriston came down to penalty shots with the seniors winning by one point! Special thanks to al| the coaches and their hard work!

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This year in softball we had an outstanding level of participation, especially in the younger year levels. Despite the early morning

training, girls have tirelessly turned up on the oval perfecting their fielding and batting skills. We have seen continual improvement in skills and had a very successful softball season with every team

winning a game, and our intermediate division B team making the finals. The girls played a very close semi- final match winning by twO runs, butthey clearly won the Grand Final against Sacre- Couer. Well done girls on a great season and a big thanks to our coaches! , ··1·' A-,i'hit ,

District Softball

Softball is fun and fair to play

we left Loreto on a Wednesday Off to the District Trials we went .ti.

for bat and field with merriment

Four girls had a dream to score a home run and make the team

They all Dlayed well and hetoed their mates. weiI oone to eliza Tor getting to tne States.

Back to Mandeville the girls gave a cheer as we all had smiles from ear to ear.

All the trials are over till next year but we remember how we came so near 41:XION St)171'liALL

:mi l<,m | 12 Nicole Jee Alexandra Terrill 1.u,·, 1),inovan lahlia Madden Lillian Rum,ino Elise Nicholbon Kathryn Sharpe h,•,a R.·w· 1 It Kate Corbett Annette Ye„ Ni.·„1.i Fuller Caroline Power Clar,C,indon Emma Chi.i 1..turen 1)'Aprano

Alw·iii Stephanie Sheldon COAC11 1.]s., Ritchie

Lots of laughter was had by all that is why we enjoy our Softball. Loreto girls have done it again Writte.·i h Alcia Mc Nantard

Soccer

Volleyball

The soccer season this year was stupendous! There were high levels

The volleyball season 2005 was fun! Fantastic participation by junior

of participation with three junior teams, one intermediate team

and intermediate teams gave us the opportunity to expand our skills

and one senior team. All players demonstrated great enthusiasm,

and have a whole lot of fun! The junior girls had a great start to their

dedication and improved their skills immensely throughout the

Volley ball careers demonstrating some promising skills, while the

season. The senior team achieved particular success, narrowly

intermediate team were outstanding with the A team just missing

missing the finals. Thank you to Mr Gatsios, Mr Eddy, Mr Savage.

out on finals. Special mention goes to Leah Marino, Laura Brady and

Danielle jackson, Mrs Lyford, Andy Fry and Samara Madden for the

Eliza Broom for helping out the seniors when they were a few players

early mornings and encouragement - for all your efforts as coaches.

short, contributing to their sensational victories. Astonishing results

Congratulations to all who participated; we hope you continue to

saw the seniors placing the highest in years, thanks to the hard work

enjoy soccer at Mandeville in future years.

put in by all the girls! Overall it was a fun-filled season of team work,

(:atherim· Pendrer ((:apt,ii,i},ind.11,·uindia Th , dl ( 1·'i·e Captain)

great Loreto spirit and a smile on everyone's face.

SENIOR V()].I.EYBA[.1.

2nd R,m l.-RCI:ir, Cond„n 1.aur·.i Bradv I.,icv I),m,i·an I ront Rnw 1.-14 Cor:,1 Alden Leah Marino Ale.xandra Cuttler \'ivien G.uition 1·1/.i Br,inme

\1,er· Sarah [lende™in Kaim·Lee Claire &11]lgrew Amv O'Brien Kate Sal:i Suphie Stucle, Vivianlhomas Reliecc.AVittman COACIi Annette Allan

Cricket The Mandeville cricket season got off to a flying start with training beginning very late in Term 3, and continuing in Term 4, with the biggest turnout for 5 years. The first match of the year was against Genazzanno. LMH batted first and looked solid, with Monique and Rachel both retiring with scores over 20. Chasing 128 to win, Genazanno nevercameclose, with LMH bowling very tight, and everyone contributing. Well done to Danielle HENIC )14 SOCCICI

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with 3 wickets. The next match was against PLC. LMH batted first, and after a few late wickets managed to hang on to score 4/92. LMH's

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1 i ·iii 14- 1 R Ann.1 Ihit:nn Annette·Yezi Pru \Vhitchead .\I.imqui· Dr.„cort l).rniell·.1.ickm C.ir,Kine P,„ver Al:x.indr.,-1'-rrill C.,th·erine Pendre¥ Chloe P.,rker

bowling started off well, with a couple of early wickets, and a tight finish saw LMH just scrape through to win by I I runs.

1 ,·· 1..iuren tten.,in I ..iurei, 1)'Apr.win liannah Fitzger.,1,1 S.ir.iIi 11>nn S.tral,O'Connor

Junior cricket was also an excellent turn out with over 18 girls at

C !.tire Plummer CO.·\C It Peter (;.i[i•,0 (Al,Lent)

the first training session and continuing throughout the season. Their first match was a positive start to the season, and although losing to Toorak College, the team played well. Congratulations to Susan who got 3 wickets. Great work girls! 11'„mii. Ul,l, . t ''01: £ 1·.1

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1'1·,lit 14„4 1.-It Rachel R,idrigu· Monique Draye,itt Nic·„1.1 Fuller Jennifer T:ylor 1 1, 1·,ti, .i Keri· France, 1)i N,11:11,· 1·Ili,il,·Cmt Emil,·Kornne . \I · :· Emelia Fabri> CO\Cll lim Abbott

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Badminton 2005

2005 has seen the badminton program at Loreto flourish. This year we entered a junior badminton team for the first time in several

years. The junior girls were indeed keen to learn, be involved and of

course have fun! While the juniorgirls enjoyed theirtime learningthe rules of the game, as many girls were new to the sport this year, the intermediate and senior girls re-established and mastered old skills.

Throughout the season all teams improved immensely, with "loopy" shots quickly turning into powerful, direct slams. The success of the badminton year was not always evident on the score board; however, there was a great deal of fun had by all involved. We would like to thank all the coaches, Ms. O'Shea, Ms. Kandori, Mrs. Hanson and

Kamy Lee for their continuous enthusiasm and encouragement. SENIOR BADMINTON

Without them we surely would not have reached the same standard

.bid Non I R XI,)11;.11 Lillah Franci..·a Sur,,m, Alicia Simond. K.,thry-i Sharpe Stepti:„,ie Akilis

or had so much fun. This year has been a fabulous year for badminton

Alexandra Lieu·

11'rant 111.;, 1.-1< 1 lannah 1 lughe* Un Ng,iyen %,111,4'00 Jiel'hen Jin Chen Rachel R drigues 11, c,ji Xi Chen I.:turen I)'Apr,ino 1<:imv I.ce I'lihe Ni,·holwii Brooke()'C nnor

and we wish all the girls the very best luck for another marvellous season to come.

K,ifh? 1 u X/.,<,-A , (:,i,r„:;1 1 and ji,· C.'ben ( li'ier Captain)

COACI I Patwy Hanson

2005 Tennis

As always the 2005 Loreto tennis team was courageous and played their very best in every single game. There were many tiebreaks where Loreto fought very hard to win and take the set, Not only did the girls play very well but also tennis was a great opportunity to make new friends through playing with a variety of partners throughout the season. The senior's A team concluded the season with fourth position and the senior's B team finished with second

place, very narrowly missing the finals. There were many girls who participated in junior tennis with 3 teams and more girls who rotated on each week. We were very pleased to see the enthusiasm and popularity of tennis this year. Though the season was very shortwith

only 5 matches, it was lots of fun and we encourage all girls to give tennis a go in 2006! Er /flirtihelb /4-anklrn f Captain)

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2,41 R.w· [.-I< 1,abella.]abara Madelinel'ille,· Luey Wilkins„11 (;eorgina Sinclair 1)unielle Scout I hannah Coloe

F•rnit 1<,m 1. R 1.aura ,\1:rmigats Alexandra Bingh:un Madelcing Steven. Elizabeth Franklin Amy Noon:in Erin O'Harn Danielle jackson

Ali·c, T Monique Lconcelli Kate Sal,i COACH Riclia,·il Walker

District Tennis

It was a hot 32 degrees day at Lauriston tennis courts, and the vibe of tennis was alive

Girls from a variety of schools, such as St Catherine's, Korowa and

Melbourne Girls' Grammar and many more, where ready to play. We had to play 15 games each timed to 15 minutes. The quality of the tennis players was very high and the games quite challenging. We had a fantastic time meeting new girls and playing great games of tennis.

Eliza Kerr and Georgie Roland

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Equestrian Club 2005 Equestrian at Loreto Mandeville Hall has finished for another yean and what a year it has been. Girls from Years 4-12 have enjoyed six rides on Sunday afternoons throughout Terms 2 and 3 and

, 4,

thankfully the weather didn't fail us once. The girls got to know their

horses well after the first week and from then on their skills began to develop rapidly. Each week the girls had a session of flat work, where they developed their skills in their position on the horse and posture, as well as working on their ability to control their horses.

The girls progressed from walking to trotting and successfully cantering around the arenas at the VEC. In the breaks between our rides, the girls were taught about the theory side of equestrian.

They discovered the different body parts of the horse and all that

is involved in owning and looking after a horse. In the second riding sessions of the day, the girls participated in jumping. This involved new techniques and degrees of control, which everyone managed to master. Our gymkhana was a great success. The girls all competed

for "Best Rider", where they were judged on their position on the horse and their ability to control it. The Jumping Equitation was the second competition, where the girls did a jumping course of eight jumps. This event involved some falls but great success for all riders. Many thanks to Ms Peyton and the parents who organised the BBQ

each week. It was a great inclusion this year. The turnout this year for Equestrian was a great success. Good luck for next year, 1 hope you all continue to ride.

This year the Snow Sports Team competed exceptionally well at the Mt. BuHer Victorian Interschools. The team ranged from a grade 2

student up to Year 12s, who all trained together in the weeks leading up to the events. With some familiar faces in the team, and some

new or,es too, the girls bt#It up new ·skills-and consolidated old ones on the two training weekends at the snow. These weekends d d not ElltiESTRI.\\

always see good weather but were guaranteed much fun with team

4 1{,m 1 -12 1.ucy Xhinre (Geargi.,Ch:irl„,m Man· SI,micworth Eli·/.a;ritfill Meg,li Su·imted,1

dinners and hot chocolates to look forward tO'.

11:g Stewart Elizabeth Park Atexm dra Fitzger. d Anthe.,G.i.parin i Gwrgiel' „ilicy NicAL Stevenson

From Alpine to Moguls the junior girls.iment exceedingly wed in all

2·-1 Row 1 1<Joanna Pideock Jacqueline I.:.iliy 11.irriet I laig Kendall Rider :74 \'im·eamb

their skiing events. The seniors carved#t upon s*and boardercross

S.imanthal'ighe Veronique Campion Alice l)unn Caroh·n Shembrey Frederica I [aig Fron, Ri,„ i R Micaela De Luea Steph.mic Pide·ock Zoe Sfetkidi. Paige· Burt,)11 M:„1:|im |71„ Caitlin Foster Clarie Murph, C.troline Kudelka France. Shuttleworth

events and presented some fast 445.inttti®es. Overall, the team

offered some real competition and·%880*fb be gaining momentum each season. Many memories wilF#**ken. away by all and much

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gratitude must be expressed to 01*#N¥f afid parents of all the girls who made the team possible, We h®kto see all the girls back again next year and all of their snow experienced friends as well! ,Stir·ab L).m, ·.

Tillev PO·r,lim·, R ,·ana Cilia (Junioi· Captai,is)

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! 14.i„ 1 . R K.ith·n Foote Alic-m Simond, S:ir:,h [):Ilt„„ 14.„hel AL,dev 1.,i. i \Vilkinin

Sophie Grillith· 1).iniell i Stutt Aly..i:, l'iIi:l i : 16,„ 1.14 Ale, Ral·v M.irina S:„'enkin· Olivia l).i|ton Stephanie Pirric 11.irrict | Lig 1 ···'.· 11·,u L 14 1..ibella M .inton Bre:rn.,Cili.1 Al.,tilda P ,inilini Eliz. 1 (Iinert X.italic \Vilkin.nn Rchecca -Il„te Frederic., Ilitig Olivia Cody

\! ···, ' ileg Allan.id.ile .\t[.anta .\Intimer liridget l)'Brien Nat:,#ha Sinitind. jaquelyn T.unblyn COACHES 1.ucy 1 \·tord Angcla (1'Slic.1 1'.tutine :\Ii,irdi .\.hle,· Savage C,ltherine· Sim \,idrew Schmidt

IGymnastics -

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I R.n. 1 14 Nat.ilie Burne Itchen .1 Fleming I>,1.1 1)crmati. C.,itliu (,r.„ c S„phic (,ritlith.

4.11.111 Ad:rn™in Nle·g:m i..rne [im>K.'1„ *m·rt Stephan'e l'rikili. 1·tridgem·(;urm.rn

This has possibly been our most successful year in gymnastics.

R, L.1 1 R Bridget C)'Brien Har.ih Z mari 11,nley Crigan Stepli (,im.in Ve •mia \V.i,te

Our large coaching team was led by Anna Francis our head coach,

\1:\.tiir.i Juli) itc·ph \1,1)„n.ild .\m.intl., Cliong-/ lailiday Ge„r.gic -1'•i,ihev· 1,·- AW'lienon

who encouraged many apprentice coaches to participate,

including Peta Dermatis (Year 12) Danielle Carew , Siobhan Lane, Anna O'Callaghan (all Year 11) and Alexandra Jolly (Year 10).

I i..p[ 1<liV. 1 1< Amand.i North C.itlie,ine(;ower' Carl)-Gregg Si.ihn St.min·-ek F.lien Cutlin S .ar.,1, 1 .4,.igt·arciou 1:li/. a C :r.wit Adri. n:, l' I.ingel,i Aler.i Al .i,kle 11 \I,·L·,1 1)ai(1·C,irew Marnie Dunn Aler Emd:ind Cate(;t)werh Kinlih.,111,:rm C „„·gia 11.,rwick OIii·h, Al,Chniar (alili., Al,(hun·:rn I.„i·v· M„nu· Ami., C)'l'.,11:l.Ki.rn

All the coaches have worked very hard to make gymnastics a great

101'idoid: Brigette R.id 1·:milv 11,11, i,·il, 1<dir,·c:, Simirt l,r:, 1'rni „„i

experience for all our gymnasts and the Gymnastics Club has grown

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in numbers with girls participating from Year I to Year 12. Both senior and junior girls have worked extremely hai·d learning routines for their competitions. Special mentions go to Alexa Madden who placed 2"d on bars and also on beam, Hayley Crigan 3rd on bars

and Rebecca Fleming 3'4 on Floor. The team finished 3'd overall in a tough competition in the APi We also had our most successful year at the ISG competition with many girls placing in the

medals including Meghan Lane 2'Id overall in division Al, Siobhan Lane 3'd overall in division A2, Junior C team, who placed 4,11, Anna O'Callaghan I" overall in Senior C, Junior D team who placed 3rd. Clare Daly 3rd overall in Junior D division, and Marnie Dunn who placed Ist overall in Senior D division. Well done to these girls and to all the others who competed. This year has been a busy but fun one for the Gymnastics Club, and we would like to extend our thanks to Miss Anna Francis for the huge effort she has put in to make gymnastics as successful as it is. Good luck for the future,

girls, and we are sure that Gymnastics at Loreto can only get better.

Aerobics =£21*JktrU,6,1.·iL.21123_The 2005 Loreto Aerobics Squad once again achieved record enrolment, with over 100 girls participating in both competition and recreational aerobics. The wonderful results achieved at numerous

competitions throughout the year were a combination of the hard work, dedication, early mornings and long hours of practice. At the AEROskools State competition the results included: the Pocket Rockets Team (Chiara At-di, Eliza Quinert, Tess Mc Pherson and Bridgette Gorman - Year 7) placed firstand wenton to the Australian

championships to place 3rd; the Shootin Stars Team (Lucy Adamson, Eugenie Prior and Alex Fitzgerald - Year 8) won the State Title and came 5,11 in Australia; the Babalishous Team (Rejane Filipini, Isabella lafrate, Sophie Tostevin, Carla Ardi and Jacque Smith - Year 4) placed 3% the Viva Team (Julia Walker, Ellie Gribbin, Alex Cowen and Stephanie John - Year 8) placed 4,11; the Starlets team (Lea Troiana, Bridgete lannidus, Breanna Cilia and Charleotte Bowden - Year 6) place 5% and the Vanity Team (Nicola Anglin. Amelia Harrison, Veronique Campion and Tess Chappell- Year 8) placed 6'11. Three teams and two individuals from Loreto were selected for the

Victorian state team, and travelled to compete at the Olympic Village in Sydney at the National Gymnastics Championships. After placing 2'm in the State Championships the Year 10 trio "Starburst" (Sarah Adamson, Prudence Maynes and Stephanie Rizzardi) then went on

to place 3rd in their division, while the veteran Year 12 trio team 'Sassa Bomba' (Jenna Flack, Julia Pashula and Alexandra Smith) won gold at the Victorians and placed 2'd in their division at the National Championships. Cassandra Oaten came 2nd in Victoria and placed

1:, at the National Championships in the Senior Individual Female AER(}BICS

1, 14 w L. R Kaitly[] Foote 1 .„cy Ail,rn,i.cit '11·x 1 i tzger·ald A lextrn,Irt (;,il,bin 1 1,13:, Prior Ii,lin W.,lker Sar:,1, Adambon Prudence M:n·ilch Ale,- Cowen St:1,1 nic.lohn 1:„Ic nic Prior Bridgcck· Gurinan

i.1 140„, I -R Vernnique C:unpion Ameli.i 11-i·iwi, -1-e» M:Phenon Remin, Kni,in.ki '-1·.. Chappell Cas,ie Oaten N:c·01.1 Anglin Relice,-: Howic Stephanie· Iti//irdi ElizaQ,inert Alex Matte, Charlotte Higgim

mi lim I R Jacque Smith c.i ['rni. na CIr.irlotte· Bowden Chi.ird Ard' .luli., P.1.hula Alir Smith Jrn,1.1 1·1.,ck [)i.irne Petra, Elit.i(;r:int .11,Ii:,Alierzw.1 Bell allist:vin Al,·undria Smith

I ·i,1,1 14 „ 1.-14 Carla Ardi Remic I''ilippilii Bre:in·a Cilia Bildget hian tii,li, Saphic Tostevin Lgl:·11:il:,frate

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category and the Pocket Rockets placed 4th. Congratulations also to one of the coaches Eleanor Bunn who also won an individual gold medal at the Victorian Championships in the Elite Female Division

and came 41 in Australia. Thanks to the hard work of the girls and our tireless, energetic ard supportive coaches Kerryn Cormick, Eleanor Bunn and the senior girls we can boast State and National level success. Their enthusiasm will inspire the squad to further

success and maybe even a World Champion in the years to come.

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With an influx of new and talented members to the LMH Athletics team,

our season could not but begin well. In Term 3, an arduous training schedule began with all girls showing a terrific dedication that paid off when competition season arrived. In our first major competition, the preliminary qualifier carnival, LMH placed fourth against tough

competition from the top few schools of the GSV. In the Division 2 Carnival, the team ran hard and fast to finally place fourth - special congratulations to our juniors, who ranked third in their category. The track relays, held over two nights, were an opportunity to show off our teamwork: all relays ran very well with some very impressive baton changes noted.

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Our season has overall been a great success and special thanks must go

to our coaches who enabled this to happen, especially Miss Bougadakis, Miss Rickarby, Elizabeth, Tom and Kesiah for all their hard efforts.

OPEN ATI 11.ETICS

R, ·· i K Hoplii,·(,rifirh< [:Ii:.il,eth Curti. 1-il Roinano Stephanie M.me. Tahli., 9.1,1,1:11 Alexandr., Sinith 1·:mil, Mactariane hi.ina Madden Alicia Deak Rachel V,lughan

40· 14·,·· 1 1< Alicia himonds ,\Ic·liw Dynon Sar:,h Ad:inison Alice· 11:dpin Claire S:midry R. , i :4 11,·,im Swinst:.td Nutash:, Simond. 14.11, -lhonison Ali. 11.1,>er Jennifer Bur:Ier

Eleanor -Angle, .\,nelia O'Sh.,ughtic·.i Megan I.·mc S.Jl) Phillip. D.inic.i Pat·awaran K.ve Conlan

i 14.·'# I 14 -1-.ir.illarinby Steph:inie 11:Don:ill [1„n.i Stuart Hannah H,inks Alexandra Fitzgerald Aleghan Sh·wart C.troline Salter Eleanor\'an I),r Xlerwe· Chelsea Frawle,· Melanie Irzcki Olyripi:,Chriw.. Alice Bisit.

4.„ I K Bri.unna Travern I·'inna England Sanum XIadden Lexie Gritin Eliza (*inert i Unnah Cohen Nicule Pendre, Sarah Simpson 1.w·.\Jamson E„·,i I.„haza Isabelle l l,iye. Michelle()aten Abigail Smith T. 14,„ I ··: Camilla Ratliff Nat.die Burne Ellen Cullit, Jenna l·lack Brivid Coleridge

Alexandra Bingham 1-e.. 11:1'hem,n Christine Burcher Alice Whittimt 11„rgan XIa,lden V™c: i Aleundra England Beth.wn· England Chi.tra Fazia Sall,·Fl.min,m, Siobh:in I,,inc

Stephanie Alermiga. Attant.1 Mutimer Al Nelson Elinbeth O'Dowil Ge„rgina Rich,irilwn Jacinta Sinith Georgie White

COACHES \Vendy Rickarby Tum Corric.in I.i..1 8,4.,dakis

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The 2004/2005 Rowing season has been an exciting and fulfilling season. This season was blessed with our new boat 'Josie Millard' Josie Millard has been a cherished member of our rowing community for years. Training began in Term 3 with every girl working to the best of her ability, whether it was on the water at the Yarra, or circuit -·7,3 / training in the Barry Centre. This season saw the introduction of an

entire squad camp for four days at Geelong. This gave each girl the

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opportunity to improve her fitness and teChnique in the boat and on the course, as well as getting to know older and younger squad members. All the early morning and long afternoon training sessions

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prepared us all for the Head of the Schoolgirls. Each crew rose to the expectation and achieved outstanding results, with the majority of crews reaching the A final. The Year 9 fourth crew showed an outstanding victory with their win in their final, and the senior fifth crew showed their domination on the course with a powerful victory that was cheered on by the Loreto army (cheerleaders). This season wouldn't have been possible without the hours of dedication and preparation from the coaches, rowing committee, and our Rowing Director Sophie Morrison, thank you to each and every one of you. To the entire rowing community thank you for making season 2004/ 2005 one we will never forget.

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\1 · T Charlotte Irel.ind Sic/,h.inic Ke.try Bianc.1 Kntim.i„ 1 1„11, Ri,i. li .\Ii.·- Sc „tt.-1)„k.„n 7.„e\Vand CO.\CH Sophie· Morri.on

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1£11 1<,m [ 14 1.,turen Fowler G.il,riell: Cole, Emily N,inmin 1'',|lial,etl: C:,Irt'. I..luren Ilickley Brighid Ginrum- Smith S wh Ir.,pini Rehea·.1 Gilit. Claire S.,undri 4

W Row I R Elizabeth 1)0,·li· C,therine I,ovelock Vic·hot., ilainbrid.gr k,ue C.inlan S„phil Robinson Dana I.eggert Gemmallook (Jeorgina CT.lit· Cl.li, 1)„·yer Emma Dunn 2,1,! I<pw L -14 11.innal, hottile Je-ic., Cheesenian A.hleigh kuh'.ik .Annabelle }le.iley Eleanor\'an Der Merive I·IeanorT,crnan liarriet Fel' Alix I l,niser

Frin r R·m 1.-It Bethany England Sa'nantha Madden Frankie Cm S.,rah Olle Sarah Simpson Ellie Bowden Renata K„pinski \1.w): Lauren O'16.ton 1.irette Ste·ven. COACH Sophic Al.Irrion

The seasongot offtoan excellentstart, with over 80 girls participating in the summer swimming camp. Once school had started, training was held on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings with coach Julie Dyring and assistant coach james McQueen. The team had a series of PB meets such as the Genazzano Centenary Competition in which

we came 2'd overall. This year we had the largest number of girls

ever competing in the GSV Championships, with all but two relays fi lied. The Championship races are filled with the top 10 girls for each event, from all divisions of the GSV, so this was a great achievement. Coming 314 overall in the SCSA meet capped off an amazing season of swimming. The swimming team very much appreciated the assistance of Mrs Cathy Hunt, Ms Olwyn Gray and Ms Susanne Line.

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and commitment every week. With the support of all our coaches, we hope they will continue with Surf Life Saving in the future. Go for Gold!

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Open water polo at LMH this year had one of the best seasons so far. We had a large number of new girls participating and they all deserve District Swimming

Early in the year 2005 a large number of Loreto girls in years 4-6 participated in the Armadale Districts Swimming. There were many other schools also participating. All team members competed in at least one event and there was a large variety of events. It was a long day but everyone supported each other and we all had a fantastic time. Loreto Mandeville Hall, came third overall. Some exceptional swimmers made it through to Zones and some through to States! This was a fantastic experience for all of the swim team and a great way to keep healthy, fit and happy By Annabelle M[Namara and Alexa Madden

a big congratulations for their persistence and commitment. All the girls who have played before learnt new skills and improved those already established, and everyone worked hard to try to increase theirfitness levels in an attempttocompete with thetougherschools, especially Lauriston. The 'A' team had a number of wins and some very close losses, and k was great to see our efforts in training paying off duringthe matches. The 'B' team developed theirskills throughout the season, and despite not:getting a win on the board, they improved immensely and were very competitive. Thanks to Dominic White and Mrs Cathy Hunt for their assistance tirough the season and we also hope that next year Loreto girls continue to improve and enjoy this great sport. Mizie Sbeldre (Vice' Captain

This season the cross country team welcomed four new coaches:

Mr Rodin, Richard Jeremiah, Tom Corrigan and Emily Wallace. Together, we completed many gruelling sessions of training which took place at Orrong Park and The Tan. The Tan sessions were on Thursday mornings, with buses waiting faithfully to pick us up ...

for school. We would like to thank Mr Rodin for piling us into his

car and calling cabs for the one time the buses could not hold the number of enthusiastic runners who turned up. We are proud to

announce our GSV championship results: 2'd place in Division 2, a huge improvement from last year. Well done girls! And particular congratulations to Sianna Madden for finishing in the top ten of her age group.

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On the 17 May a team of Loreto girls went to Kooyong Park to run a long race against plenty of other schools. The first race was

the under 9s race and all of the other age groups followed until we reached the under 12s.We all had fun cheering on our othe- team

members and keeping their arms and legs moving! At the end of

the race every one got a ribbon which either said Ist, 2nd, yd, *h or competitor! Everyone who came Ist - 8th were automatical'y in the Zones. Loreto was very proud mo have a few students dn the Zones and even more overwhelmed that a couple d girls were exceptional enough to get Ato the States,! All of the Cross

Country Team were happy to be a part of the race and had a great time feeling happy, fit and healthy! Alexa Maiden and Annabelle MeNamarn

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Eliza Kerr, Claudia Bevis,

Emily Cust and Emily Foenander got into the Regionals, Caitlin Blackall

and Stephanie Curtis got into Regionals and then made it into the States.

District Soccer

Soccer was he game we chose to play on that hot and sunny day

Everyone was there to see the game in our uniforms we all looked the same

There was heaps of skill and everyone did well for their age Well done to Sami Tighe who got to the next stage District Cricket

Cricket Trials were hard, but fun

Reverse sweep what a shot In the air what a catch

Cricket balls flew everywhere Keeper kept behind the stumps Edge to the slips

Tap it, wack it, just hit the ball ! Annabelle McNamara and Alexa Madde

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My Sporting Life

My life is what one would call sport I am fun, energetic but never naugh I ran with a baton In Manhattan,

You've hui-t your head, The doctor said.

My team and I played croquet The judges said we got the 'okay' A velodrome was the place. To run on a track at a steady pace

After running 800m, Water was drunk of many litres. I completed a course of abseiling, Made no mistakes, no failing. I was a mountaineer

Who learnt to orienteer,

Completed was an equestrian course Ridden on a quite fancy horse Deuce it was the score in tennis,

Hitting a backhand w as a menace I hit the ball against the net, It hit the wall like a ricochet To the ocean I rowed out

In my dingy never daring to shout Callisthenics was the cool new dance,

I stood up and that was my stance I jumped up and down in an angular house And at night sleeping like a tired little mouse My team and I decided to ski But made a decision then to flee,

I threw a javelin in Japan, Back to Australia, that was my plan At the beach I did life saving, Then to the bay to try some caving Then it came to my final fixture International athletes of a mixture

I am truly an athlete Than no-one in the world can beat

That was my life and my story Here I am appreciating my glory. /)01,1 (frien.· ' . 3 r·,17 6

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House Netball is great fun and includes everyone A goal is scored and everyone applauds With great team spirit. Finals day comes around and our hearts pound

The game was tough and a little rough ! The game was done. It had been won

Big smiles for everyone Written h.y Alex Mottei and Emily Fornander

VCE 3/4 Phvsical Education RMIT UNIVERSITY - VCE PE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

As part of the VCE Unit 3 Course the girls visited RMIT University to enable them to have the latest information in sports science via a program designed by academic staff from the Division of Exercise Sciences. The program gave the latest perspectives on Components of Fitness and Energy Systems. The girls completed laboratory

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experiences focussing on Training Principles and Methods, Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Fitness Assessment, The teSts they completed are the same ones used by Australia's elite athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport. WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

As part of the VCE Unit 4 Course the girls examine how physical activity is promoted to different groups in society to encourage participation by all. One such group often disadvantaged due to lack of opportunities is the disabled. Wheelchair Sports Victoria is a government sponsored program enabling athletes with disabilities to engage in physical activity. Our girls were fortunate to have a

session with a positive sporting role model who became disabled L..4 due to a horrific motorcycle accident. He spoke of how his life has

been enriched and how he has overcome adversity to get where he -

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basketball.

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District Golf

On Monday the 8[h August, five Loreto girls, including myself, went to the Kew Golf Course for a golf competition. We had an excellent time and lots of fun. Georgina Lupson [Year 5] qualified for the next round with an impressive score of 58. We all wish her

good luck for the next round. In the competition there was one

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other girl and approximately 50 boys. We thank all the parents

who were so kind to volunteer to caddy for us and help us with our practise. Bernadette Wal,6

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to teach the 'Recreation Girls' who are learning aerobics but do not compete in competitions.

All competition girls participated in jumping Stars Doy, where girls from schools all around Melbourne made acquaintance with Loreto girls and competed for medals at Loreto Mandeville Hall. Girls competed

in levels from I,2,3 and Optional with Level One being the easiest and Optional being the hardest. , · 4 Medals were for girls who came first, second or third and there were prizes for Encouragement Awards U

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Gymnastics »044 At Loreto, Gymnastics is an important part of keeping fit. It in creases flexibility and strength.

0, Basic Core skills are taught in class and then students who want to continue can enrol for after school M

classes in either Recreation or Competition squads. The competition squad is for more advanced

W ·· students who wish to compete against other schools. One of the biggest competitions we recently 4 . went to was the ISG. We had a very successful day with our Junior Squad coming fourth in the junior D division. Gymnastics at Loreto is great fun and c fantastic way to keep lit.f

2,005 REPORT

present the 2005 Annual Report to the School Community with

told us stories as they performed the Midsummer's Night Dream.

congratulate all staff and students of Loreto Mandeville Hall

and these thoughts had been adapted into the interpretation of the

for what has been achieved, for initiatives, successes, challenges

play. It was a wonderful example of collaboration and the children of

faced and exemplary endeavour. 1 commend and applaud individual

St Peters' felt very much part of the Loreto Community.

pride. This year has been one of strength and achievement. 1

The children had shared with the students their thoughts on fairies

achievement, and recognise the level of excellence sought and achieved in all areas of the curriculum and in co-curricular pursuits. The report to follow records the achievements of the year, and documents the breadth and extent of school life at Loreto Toorak.

All students, from our 3 and 4 year olds at our Early Learning Centre

The leaders of the Junior School, along with Ms Louise Peyton, ably assisted the children plant Mr Macgregor's' garden. The girls dug, raked, fertilised and prepared the ground for the planting of

in Toorak Road, from Preparatory Class to our graduating Year 12s, deserve recognition and congratulation for their efforts this year They are all wonderful Loreto girls and women.

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the vegetables with much co-operation fi-om the children. Patience and communication were valuable tools learned that day. The teachers and children really appreciated the girls who were involved

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in the Loreto Community Service program every Thursday when we welcomed Loreto students to St Peters. They assisted in many ways: books were catalogued, paintings filed away, and environments changed for Magical Friday. These girls worked tire|ess|y to support

the efforts of the children and teachers. The children looked up to these Year 10 students as role models and look forward to the day that they too can be student leaders at Loreto.

At St Peters' Early Learning Centre we recognise that the children

ur St Peters' Early Learning Centre caters for our 3-5 year old students.

are just beginning a life long journey of learning and that they already have desires to find connections and meaning in all their experiences, Our St Peter's staff and students are an integral part of the Lot-eto

Childhood is a wondrous time - one to be reflected on

Community. 1 thank the Head of Early Learning, Mrs Elise Hoath,

and cherished. This year the children have been busy renewing old

for her fine leadership of the Centre over the last two years,

friends and meeting new friends. They have shared their world with

and wish her well in her new position next year.

each other and become active communicators. Strong relationships are being forged and it iS these relationships that have provided the foundation for learning.

At the Early Learning Centre we are teaching about how to think, how to learn. The children are alreadystrongand resourceful, natural thinkerswith much to contribute. These earlyyears are crucial learning

years, for it is in this period that the children form conceptions of themselves as users of language, as thinkers and social beings. Their

imagination, their curiosity and their inventiveness enables them to test out their ideas and build on their understanding,

Junior School Years Prep-Year 6 Prep-Year 2

The students have covered many varied units of study throughout this year. They began the year with a unit on Belonging to Our Community. During this, unit they had

plenty of visitors to the School talking about their work in the

community. Other units of study have included Water and the Sea, Health and Fitness, and in Term 4, the girls have been studying Flight. They were fortunate to have Captain Kevin, a real pilot, come to

We have shared this journey with the students from Loreto in

speak with them about his occupation. Other important aspects of

many different languages. The Year 7 students wrote a play and

the program again this year have been the 'buddy' program with the

St Kevin's Prep-Year 2 boys and the Years I and 2 Late Stay and Fairy Party. Both were thoroughly enjoyed by the students and staff.

SENIOR SCHOOL YEARS 7-I 2 Pastoral Care and Social Justice

Years 3 and 4 lear 7 This year we welcomed new students to both Years 3 and 4 and

the girls have had a wonderful year. Units of study in this area

A key focus for the Year 7 girls throughout the yeai- has been the

of the School have included Immigration - celebration of many

transition from primary to secondary school. The girls participated

cultures; a Technology and Literature unit on Bridges and Castles:

in a number of activities which helped them with this pi-ocess.

Health and Wellbeing incorporating a Wellbeing Week of yoga.

The camp at Foster in Term I assisted them to make new friends as

massage, meditation and other activities; and a study on Our

well as get to know some of their teachers. The 'Big Sister/ Little

Environment with a focus on the sea. This study included an excursion

Sister' Program enabled each student to develop a friendship with

to the Aquarium.

a Year 12 student and many of the girls have maintained a close relationship with their big sister throughout the year.

Year 3 also marks the beginning of the Outdoor Education program and as part of that the students stayed overnight at school earlier in the year. Along with the games, videos etc, the highlight was breakfast in the staffroom! The Year 4 students went to camp at Flinders in july.

The Year 7 girls were also encouraged to develop a sense of social justice and service to others. Several students chose to doot-knock with their 'Big Sister' as part of the Red Cross Appeal in March.

The annual Record Night, held in May, was very well supported by the year level and raised $640 for a Lot-eto school in Zambia.

Year 5 We had pleasure in welcoming twenty five new students to Year 5 this year. The students have participated in a wide range of studies including a Woodwind and Brass instrumental program in Semester 1. Integrated units have included a focus on Asia, culminating with an Asian Expo at the end of Term I . Technology and Construction, and a

Involvement in the Year 7 Retreat Days, Performing Arts Festival

and Junior Interhouse Drama Festival as well as the traditional co-curricular areas of music, sport and debating all assisted In the integration and further development of each individual student

during this first year of secondary school at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

focus on Change in human body systems were the units in the middle ofthe year. A study of Australia and Australian History has been the

final unit this year including a visit to the lan Potter Gallery.

Year 8 The Year 8 students have immersed themselves in various activities

The Year 5 camp was at Fit Evelyn and was held earlier in the year to

a||OW to girls to get to know each other in a different environment.

throughout 2005. They have demonstrated a strong sense of enthusiasm and commitment in all that they have undertaken in every area of School life. Year 8 students have ttrived from their

involvement in activities such as the Year 8 Camp, the Performing

Year 6

Arts Festival. Medieval Day, the Junior House Drama Festival and tour guiding on Open Days, to name a few. Year 8 students and their

The Year 6 students began the year with a focus on Leadership.

fathers participated wholeheartedly in the annual Father-Daughter

They investigated different leadership styles and conducted audits on

Mass, thus fostering and nurturing the

their own skills in this area. They participated in the annual Year 6

between father and daughter.

very

special relationship

camp to Can bet-raas partofthis focuson Leadershipand Government. The students took an active role in the implementation of a new student leadership model this year and are to be congratulated on their efforts in this area.

Year 8 students engaged in awareness raising on a number of social justice issues throughout the year. Following a visit from St· Cyril Mooney, Principal of Loreto Sealdah in India, a stronger link with the

Units of study in Terms 2 and 3 included a focus on Natural Disasters and participation in the On-Line Science challenge. The opportunity at the end of Term 3, to rid the Year 6 classrooms and corridors of

mouldy bread was welcomed by all! Choices and Transition has been the final unit of study for the Year 6 girls as they prepare to head to Senior School in 2006.

wider Loreto Community was established. The Year 8 girls fundraised for Sister Cyril's Rainbow children in India with enthusiasm and commitment. This money will enable her to educate more children in her Loreto school in India, to feed and clothe them. The students

were also keen to promote awareness in the community of Breast Cancer and so organised the annual "Pink Ribbon Day" to promote this cause.

The Year 8 students throughout the year will be remembered for their enthusiasm and involvement in all aspects of the co-curricular programs offered at Loreto. Whether it was a Learn to Row program, a new section of debating or another musical ensemble, the girls showed an enormous amount of dedication and commitment to the overall life of the School.

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Year 9

The traditional Justice Raffle was held early in Term 4 and the funds raised were used to support several groups of disadvantaged children

Year 9 has been a busy year for staff and students alike, but also

in Vietnam when Loreto Year 11 students and staff visited during the

challenging and immensely rewarding in many areas. The Year 9

inaugural Pilgrimage in December.

students have participated in a wide array of activities both in the curricular and co-curricular facets of school. Their willingness to contribute to all aspects of Loreto Mandeville Hall life has been

The other important theme in Year I I has been the promotion

most pleasing to witness. Some of the highlights have been a large

of good leadership, of what constitutes good leaders and role

number of students involved in Debating, both inter-School and

models. The Leadership Seminar held in August was a wondet-ful

inter-House, drama productions, musical concerts, ensembles and

success and through the use of an inspiring program based on multi-

groups, sporting teams, the Year 9 camp at Wabonga, the numerous

media presentation, motivational speakers and other activities,

and worthwhile Social Justice Awareness projects, and the reflective

the characteristics of positive leaders were examined in preparation

and nourishing Year 9 Retreat.

for the impending student leadership elections. This program of preparation and participation culminated in the announcement of our new leaders at the start of Term 4.

In Term 3, in conjunction with St Kevin's College Toorak and Sacre Coeur College Glen Iris, Year 9 students participated in the Waterford Program, a Collaborative Learning Program based on

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the theme "What About Us - Adolescents in the 21. Century". This theme was both exciting and relevant, and was implemented by

It has been a truly significant year for our graduating Class of 2005.

the staff to be engaging for all Year 9 students. The program was very

They have demonstrated excellent role modelling and leadership as

successfulandenabled students from StKevin'sand Lot-eto Mandeville

the senior students in our School Community, in both their formal

Hall to interact, share ideas and discuss what are pertinent issues to

leadership roles and as a whole year level. The younger girls have

adolescents of today. At the conclusion of Term 3, Year 9 students

looked to them for living examples of how best to enter into the

were invited to the St Kevin's Social. The students had a wonderful

spirit of being a Loreto girl and for demonstrating an enthusiastic

evening and were excellent ambassadors for the School. Year 9

involvement in all aspects of School life.

students have completed a year of significant sequential academic learning. and are to be commended on their achievements. From the Year 12 Retreat at Phillip Island at the beginning of the yeat-, through the PAF, Athletics Carnival, drama productions, ensemble and individual musical performances, careers briefings,

Year 10 Year 10 students have been exposed to many new and challenging experiences. Most of the Year level joined with St Kevin's students to attend Dancing Classes and the Social. It was a valuable experience for all those involved. This year provided the opportunity for the students to participate in many aspects of charity work and community service. All students attended Community Service at

many nursing homes in the surrounding area and the whole Year level combined to raise much needed funds for Loreto Missions in

India. They also had the opportunity to participate in a road safety

campaign forum run by the combined Fire Brigade, Ambulance and Police Services. At the end of the year, a majority of the students

DAV debating, a myriad of sporting teams, music concerts, Happy Week, Feast Day and the VCE Art show, to name some significant moments, the Year 12s have shown tenacity, felicity and commitment in all their fields of extra curricular endeavour. At the

same time, they have approached their year of final studies with

rigour and a desire to do well and achieve their best. In between, they have found time to celebrate their friendships with fun and laughter, in the much loved Common Room, the Year 12 courtyard and in their homerooms. The Year 12s supported each other with

remarkable sensitivity and strength following the tragic loss of their friend and fellow classmate, Chloe Skalitsis. We are all proud of the compassion and maturity they showed in the face of this sadness.

undertook Work Experience. They were required to organise their own placements and this, along with the actual work experience, proved to be invaluable component of their education. It has been a rewarding year for the students of Year 10, and they have met all challenges with growing confidence and maturity. We look forward to their successes in VCE and beyond.

In their formal leadet-ship capacity, the Year 12 Councillot-s led by School Captain Nicole Jee, and School Vice-Captain, Rebecca Edwards have given a great deal to the School Community throughout this year. They are to be commended for the great energy and zeal with which they made real the School Theme of "Honouring the women before us through action today" in all areas of School life. Assisted by the SRC Team Leaders and the student

Year 11 Commencing the full VCE marks the final transitional point for our students during their secondary school journey. As well as

captains in the areas of Debating, Sport, Music and Drama, all our student leaders have done a wonderful job in demonstrating how Loreto values can inform their model of leadership.

experiencing the heightened academic demands and rising to the challenges embedded within, there are many forms of Community Service in which the Year 11 students have chosen to be involved,

A team of students organised a visit from the Red Cross Mobile

Blood Service in Term 2 and many girls elected tO give blood for the first time. A large number of students chose to support the Refugee Tutoring Program in Richmond or the Communion Service at Epworth Hospital under the auspices of St. Ignatius Parish.

As they conclude their final year of secondary schooling and move towards the significant moment of graduation and the hui-die of their VCE exams, we wish the class of 2005 every success and happiness in the future. In doing so we thank them for all they have given to Loreto Mandeville Hall and assure them that their memory and special place in the life of this School will not be forgotten.

Curriculum

t has been a busy and exciting year for the curriculum here at Loreto Mandeville Hall. The release of the Victorian Essential

The 2004 Honour Roll:

Learning Standards (VELS) earlyin theyear focussed theattention

of all faculties on auditing and monitoring their documentation. At Loreto Mandeville Hall, in Years 7-12, we have continued to

e congratulate our high achieving students of 2004: CE Premier's Awards

sepai-ate the disciplines of History and Geography, not SOSE as per the CSR and it is heartening to notice their return as separate and discrete areas of study in the new VELS. In preparing forthe implementation of the VELS, we are continuing to audit and investigate procedures for assessment against the Standards.

atrina Cavanough - Dance oe Taylor - Equine Industry (VCE VET) ommonwealth Students' Awards

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This year saw a change to the structure of the curriculum at Year 8 in a few areas. The Arts program in Year 8 now continues in the same pattern as Year 7 with all students completing a semester of Music, Art, Drama and FPT. And in LOTE, all Year 8 students

this year selected two of the three languages studied in Year 7 to

op Class mma Kingsbury (Theatre Studies) adeleine Stevens (Music Performance Solo - Violin) ux of School

continue with in Year 8. As well, Geography and History were semesterised providing the opportunity for the students to study these Humanities over a shorter time frame but with greater frequency and consequently greater depth.

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After investigating a vai-iety of interfaces, the School has chosen Moodle as the preferred option for the further development of the on-line curriculum. Under the leadership of the Director of

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Information and Communications Technologies, Mi- Peter Gatsios, all faculties are moving towards providing all curriculum documentation and resources on-line, as well as the recording of assessment results, which should also be available for parents and students to view on-line in the near future.

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atalie McNamee

ophie Serong Professional learning is an integral part of any teachers work and

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this year was no exception. Staff have continued to upgrade their technology skills, have attended workshops on their learning area regarding VELS and in some faculty areas, implemented new VCE study designs due to new accreditation. A number of Senior School

Debating

Staff are also examiners and assessors for VCE subjects. A team from the junior School, lead by the Prep-6 Curriculum Coordinator Mrs Margaret Bowden, have been involved in the Ithaka Project. Led by Dr julie Landvogt, teachers at Loreto Mandeville Hall and

ebating at Loreto in 2005 has achieved even greater prominence in the School Community. Even with all the competing activities the School offers, Loreto debaters

four other schools (Wesley College, Melbourne Grammar School,

remain dedicated to this area of School life, approaching it with

Geelong College and MLC) are engaged in investigating best practice

enthusiasm and dedication. Eleven teams from Lot-eto Mandeville

through teacher research, observation, conversation and reflection.

Hall participated in the Senior Debaters Association of Victoria

This exciting project will continue into 2006, and will continue to

(DAV) competition at Scotch College. Our Loreto students are

highlight thinking skills in the Curriculum

always impressive in thinking on their feet and they manage to acquit themselves admirably when faced with a contentious issue, a philosophical dilemma, or a justice issue. The girls have learned

Under the direction of staff, many students have successfully

to research carefully, take a stance and argue eloquently for it,

participated in a variety of external competitions, and have received

whatever their personal beliefs.

a vat-iety of prizes and commendations. These include Tournament of Minds, History Challenge where our girls won the National Final, Economics Competition, Art Competitions, Mathematics Games

Throughout the year, not all adjudications went our way and the

Days, and the Australian Mathematics Competition, Australian

girls accepted all decisions with dignity and grace. This attitude was

Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad and University of Melbourne

also evident in the Junior DAV competition where Loreto competed

School Mathematics Competition with Jinghan Xia, Year 8 being

at Trinity Grammar, Kew. For many of these girls, it was their first

awarded a prize in each.

taste of serious competition and they revelled in the opportunity. With Year 11 girls coaching them, they benefited immensely and their results reflected this.

This year, Loreto fielded two teams from Year 7 and two from Year 8. They debated such current topics as "Harry Potter should not

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be taught in schools" and "Junk Food should be banned from school

Special thanks mUSt gO tO Kathryn Sharpe, School Debating Captain

canteens". Our students are becoming adept at sourcing reference

for 2005. Kathryn approached this role with her characteristic

material and then moulding it to fit their argument. Their coaches

determination and enthusiasm. She prepared well, anticipated

were at every debate to give them immediate and valuable feedback.

events and was incredibly organised and efficient. Kathryn is to

Thanks must go to Clare Condon, Lucy Donovan, Anthea Fell,

be congratulated for a job very well done. Thanks also to Ms Sally

Eleanor Downie, Helen McNamara, Georgette Scanlon, Charlotte

McKenzie, Teacher in Charge of Debating for her work in promoting

Campbell, Fenina Acance and Annabelle Crowe. These Year I Is

and extending the Debating Program in the School this year.

generously gave of their own time to foster the growth of debating in the School.

Music As in the Senior division, several girls were awarded Best Speaker. With such talent and enthusiasm in these junior levels of the Senior School, Loreto debating will surely prosper. Early in the school yean DAV instructors came to the School to advise the seniors on the

L Mandeville Hall's music year began early in January as

thirty - eight girls and five staff departed Melbourne Airport to take our music to the world. Our second International

Music Tour (January 4 - 24) took our musicians to London,

finer points of debating. A second session was held specifically for

Manchester, Dublin and Paris and our girls sang and played to most

juniors. Later, the Year 7s were given an introduction to debating

appreciative audiences in schools, churches and at public events,

immediately prior to the Interhouse Debating competition in june.

including a beautiful ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider

This doubled in size this year when each house fielded two teams

at the L'Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The group visited many places of

at each level. Competition was fierce and the audiences enjoyed

cultural significance, attended concerts and theatrical performances;

such light-hearted topics as "That fairy tales corrupt young minds"

however, without a doubt one of the most significant achievements of

and "That we need Oprah more than we need Four Corners".

the tour was the friendships made with Loreto sisters and students

Congratulations to Barry House, the winners in the senior section,

in York, Manchester and Dublin.

and Mulhall in the junior section.

From visiting Mary Ward's grave in St James Church, Osbaldwick, A debating option was also offered in the Waterford program held in conjunction with St Kevin's College, Toorak. In "Have Your Say", the group discussed what they considered to be some of the burning

issues of the day. They then settled upon thetopic "That concerts like Live 8 are a good idea, but they achieve little". Each team contained Loreto girls and St Kevin's boys.

A committed group of senior students attended the annual Monash Law Week debate where they witnessed highly articulate public

to the Bar Convent Museum in York and then on to Loreto Hall

in Dublin, where our girls enjoyed supper with the Sisters in the room which was the inspiration for 'Great Expectations', we were so warmly welcomed as part of the world-wide Loreto family. The tour group was so fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet so many Loreto friends overseas.

The Loreto Mandeville Hall music year has been incredibly rich and rewarding and our musicians have certainly made the School Community very proud of what they have achieved, In March we

figures arguing the tOpiC "That Litigation is causing the death of

all enjoyed wonderfully creative performances at the Performing

medical practice" and learned much. A regular feature of the school

Arts Festival. The four Performing Arts Music Captains,

debating year is the visit from a "rival" school for a fun debate.

Natalie-Veronique Chani, Nicole Jee, Monica Lillas and Madeleine

This year, on 19 October, Year I I boys from Scotch College were

Stevens, led their houses most capably in song and instrumental

invited to debate the contentious topic "That girl power should be

performance, ably assisted by the House Music Captains.

stopped". These occasions are always well-attended and a source of great amusement and interest.

This year we added to our music performance calendar the Pianists Later that same day, the second Annual Loreto Debating Dinner was held in the Patricia Schaefer Centre at the school. This was

an opportunity for the whole Senior School debating community

of Excellence concert which allowed many of the school's more advanced Junior and Senior School pianists to play solo, duet and two piano works. This was a lovely performance occasion.

to congregate and review the season that was. This event is wellattended by parents.

As always, the annual Music Festival at the Robert Blackwood Concert Hall produced superlative performances from our bands, choirs and orchestras. The concert this year was titled 'Glorious

Thanks must go to the many dedicated parents who transport their

Music' and this was certainly manifest in the singing and playing

children across town to debates in the evening. It truly is a full family

throughout the night, culminating in the wonderful finale from

commitment. Thanks also to Mrs Margot Thompson, Mrs Reta

Years 6 - 12 musicians - G/oria /n Exce/sis Deo by Vivaldi.

Clarke, Mrs Anne Bennett, Ms Kathy Paterson and the extremely helpful Ms Leesa Hale for hersupport. These talented staff members coached and encouraged the senior girls through the season, It was

The Chamber Music Concert in August, in The Chapel of Christ the

wonderful to have some past pupil debaters in Bridie Allanadale,

King, again allowed our talented Junior and Senior School musicians

Isobelle Jones and Georgie Martin to return to coach. We hope to

to perform chamber music works in brass, string, piano, clarinet,

continue this tradition in future years.

recorder and vocal ensembles. This event is such a special music evening held annually in our chapel.

Drama insignias were awarded to Kathryn Sharpe, Monica Lillas, Catherine Pendrey, Melissa Jreissati, Bridget Blackburn, Annette Yeo

It was our year to host the annual musical production with St Kevin's

and Jennifer Ames.

College and we saw a wonderful production of 'The Boyfriend'.

The singing and dancing were delightful and the stage performances

our Junior School musicians also gave very fi ne performances at their

were so ably supported by an orchestra of Loreto staff and students

own Oak Parlour recitals.

from both schools.

We enjoyed great performances at the Junior School Ensemble Feast Day Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral was beautiful this year with

Concert in September from our Junior School Wind Band,

the musical contributions to this liturgical celebration significant

String Orchestra, Choir, Recorder Ensemble, String Spinners,

and memorable. So many of our School liturgical celebrations are

String Quartet and a Trumpet Ensemble. This concert enabled each

complemented by the music our musicians produce and this was

ensemble to play a number of the pieces that they have been learning

also in evidence at Loreto Federation in May. Current and past

and the audience thoroughly appreciated the performances.

music pupils played an integral part at the opening ceremony and a chamber orchestra provided superb instrumental accompaniment at the Federation Mass.

The Junior School music year concluded with all families coming together to celebrate Christmas in song and liturgy in the Patricia Schaefer Centre. This is always a lovely evening with the congregation

In October we were delighted with an arrayof stunningperformances

joining in with students, accompanied by the junior School String

from our Senior School soloists at the Showcase Concert.

Orchestra, Wind Band and the Recorder Ensemb,e, to sing cat-ols

Playing to a capacity house at Melba Hall the School's leading

and listen to the Christmas story.

musicians captivated a most appreciative audience who marvelled at their musical skills and brilliant performances. The Mandeville String Orchestra and the Loreto Symphony Orchestra accompanied the farewell performances of some of our Year 12 musicians.

Oak Parlour Recitals have provided excellent performance opportunities for many musicians this year Girls from all year levels, on a variety of instruments, have provided audiences with lovely evenings of music and the performance standard continues to be exceptionally high. VCE Recitals are an important part of our music performance students' calendar. Three recitals were held during the year with students from Lot-eto, Korowa Anglican Girls' School and St Catherine's School participating. Our own special Lot-eto VCE Recital Evening in September was a r-nemorable night for our musicians and an excellent opportunity for them to play through their recital programs. The Year 11 VCE Recital in October similarly gave Year 11 students the opportunity to perform a program of works in a formal recital situation.

You will read below of student achievement and some of the

Lunchtime Concet-ts held throughout the year, and led by the House

specific performance events that have taken place this year. I am

Music Captains, have become an inlportant fixture this year with

always particularly proud of the number of invitations our music

four to six concerts a term. These concerts are enjoyed by many

groups receive each year, from a variety of organisations, to play at

students from both our junior and Senior Schools.

special events around Melbourne. This is testament to the very fine standard and reputation of the Loreto Music Department held by the wider community.

Weclosed our School year with the Final Assemblyatthe Melbourne Town Hall with Senior School Choirs and the Loreto Symphony Orchestra leading the Liturgy musically, and the Orchestra and Vocal

Our Music Department has organised and welcomed a number

Ensemble giving performances during the Assembly.

of leading local and international musicians to take workshops and masterclasses at school this year. We value this aspect of our

performance program as itextends our musicians, challengesthem to junior School musicians have had an equally busy performance year

perform and work with other specialists to consolidate and improve

and we are very proud of their improving standard of performance.

their playing skills. 1 congratulate the students who have achieved

The end of Term 2 saw concerts to conclude the Year 2 String

excellent personal results in their music studies; this is no doubt the

Instrumental Program and the Year 5 Wind and Brass Instrumental

result of committed practice and love of their instrument/s.

Program. These very fine Instrumental Programs give our girls a great beginning to learning an instrument and it is pleasing to see so many girls continuing with their instrument at the conclusion of each program. The developing performance skills and standard of our Wind Band and String Orchestra build on the great start our girls are given in these programs.

TheJunior School Concerts atthe end of each term saw upto eighty performers each term playing for their friends, parents and teachers in three performance venues simultaneously, and in November,

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Performances, Ntorkshops & Masterclasses

Our bands welcomed loanne Heaton, from Xavier College,

to work with the Symphonic Band in September and the Concert Band in October.

In May the Loreto Symphony Orchestra welcomed Paul Fitzsimon

Jason Xanthoudokis gave a Masterclass to Junior and Senior

as Guest Conductor for three weeks which culminated in a Concert

School Clarinet players.

in the Patricia Schaefer Centre. Joiningthe Orchestra forthis concert were the St Ceci/ia's Strings, the Senior String Quartet and our newly formed Ce//0 Ensemble.

Student Achievement The Voca/ Ensemble received 2nd Place in the A Cappella Choir

Our musicians are to be congratulated on their achievements

section - 18 years and under at the Boroondara Eisteddfod in May.

this year and we particularly congratulate the following students & ensembles:

The Mandeville String Orchestra played at the 'Women In Leadership Dinner 'for the Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools

Lisette Stevens, yr 9 at the end of 2004 received the Henri

Deputy Principals Association in May and they followed this With

Touzeau Cello Award, which is offered to the candidate who

a performance in july at the Evening Reception for the Australian

Society for Music Education National Conference 'A Celebration of Voices' held at the University of Melbourne.

The Senior Recorder Ensemble achieved Ist Place in the 16 years

& under Ensemble section at the Waverley Eisteddfod and the Junior Recorder Ensemble achieved Ist Place in the Year 6 and

achieves the best combined result in Fifth Grade Theory and Eighth Grade Cello in the same year.

Madeleine Stevens, yr /2 (Violin) was selected to perform at the VCE Season of Excellence - Top Class Concerts for Music Performance: Solo

under Ensemble section at the Waverley Eisteddfod. Olivia Coburn, Yr 7 achieved P Place in the National Recorder The Senior Recorder Ensemble also achieved I" Place in

Competion, 12 years and under section, held in Armidale,

the 18 Years & under Recorder Ensembles section at the

New South Wales, in January this year

Boroondara Eisteddfod.

Camilla Caldwell, yr 5 received an Honourable Mention in the

The Clarinet Quartet achieved Ist Place in the Clasax

12 years and under Orchestral Strings section at the Ringwood

(Clarinet and Saxophone Society) Performance Competition

Eisteddfod, She also received 3rd place in the 12 years and under

- Intermediate / Senior section.

Strings section at the Manningham Eisteddfod.

The junior Wind Band and Symphonic Band participated in the Melbourne Schools' Bands Festival at Robert Blackwood

Hall during August.

Jessie Tan, Yr 6 received an Honourable Mention in the 1 I years and under and the 12 years and under Piano sections at the Mordiallic Eisteddfod: 2nd place in the Bernie's Musicland

Junior Piano Competition; Honourable Mentions in the

The junior School welcomed the OzOpera's touring performance

12 years and under and the 14 years and under Piano sections

of 'Hansel and Gretel' for Years Prep to Four.

at the Waverley Eisteddfod; 3rd place in the 11 years and under Piano Solo at the Dandenong Eisteddfod; Honourable mentions in

Highly regarded Australian composer Stephen Leek visited Loreto in August and gave a terrific Choral Workshop to the Years 7 and 8 Choir.

the 12 years and under and the 14 years and under Piano sections at the Boroondara Eisteddfod; 3rd place in the 12 years and under

Piano section at the Ringwood Eisteddfod: Honourable Mentions in the 8tl Grade Piano section and the 10 years and under sections at the Manningham Eisteddfod.

The Spring Concert, held under Winnie's Wing in October, gave us wonderful performances from the Symphonic Band, Recorder Ensemble, Stage Bond, Percussion Ensemble and

Olivia Coburn, Yr 7 received Ist Place in the 12 years and under

Clarinet groups.

Recorder sectionl r Place in the I 2 years and under Wind and

The Vocal Ensemble performed at 12.00pm Mass at Newman

section at the Waverley Eisteddfod.

Brass section and 3"d Place in the 16 years and under Recorder

College Chapel in October.

Jialing Chen, Yr /0 received 2nd place in the 16 years and under The Stage Band combined with three other Girls Schools to

Piano .Solg competition at the Boroondara Eisteddfod. She also

form a School Girls Stage Band which performed at the Australian

achieved an Honourable Mention in the 18 years and under Piano

Schools Bursars Association Conference, held at the Melbourne

Solg section at the Waverley Eisteddfod.

Convention Centre in October. Their audience of over 700 people came from around Australia.

Mary Nguyen, Yr 6 received 2nd Place in the 12 years and

Lyn Derne//ey gave a Piano Masterclass to students from Years 5 - 8.

under Piano section at the Geelong Eisteddfod.

presented at The National Theatre, St Kilda. Congratulations to

AMEE Examinations

Emma Kingsbury and her teacher Robyn Kay.

Congratulations to the many LMH students who successfully undertook AMEBexaminations and othermusicexaminations during the year.

During Term I we welcomed Tamara Kuldin and Evie Gawenda to out- Drama staff. Tamara has worked with the Yeai- 7,8 and 9 students

throughout the year and the junior classroom Drama program has

Results at all pet-formance levels were pleasing and we acknowledge

continued to flourish under her charge. Evie Gawenda returned

the students who achieved very high results in AMEB Examinations

to Loreto and has been co-ordir®ng and developing a stimulating

for Grade 5 and above:

creative Drama program for girls in the junior School.

Stephanie Chow, Yr 7 received her A Mus A (Associate of Music) on Piano and Grade 5 Theory - Honours: Stephanie Ha,

Yr 10

Drama Captain, Sunday Barca Irving, has been an inspirational and

achieved her A Mus A (Associate of Music Diploma) on Piano;

hard working leader. Sunday demonsti-ated great commitment and

Francisco Sutanto, Yr /2 Grade 5 Theory - Honours; Tess

creativity and modelled excellence in all areas of her school life.

Gangitano, yr 10 Gracie 6 Clarinet - A; Monica McGauran, Yr

We thank Sunday for a marvellous year of leadership and wish her

10 Grade 7 Clarinet - A: Miranda Matheson, Yr 9 Grade 5 Theory

well in her Year 12 studies and beyond.

- Honours, Olivia Coburn, Yr 7 Grade 7 Recorder- A and Grade

5 Flute - A: Zoe Wood, Yr /0 Grade 5 Theory - Honours; Cathy Ta, Yr 9 Grade 7 Piano - A; Cassandra Gillis, Yr 7 Grade 6 Violin

The Year 9-12 members of Stage Crew have continued to support

- A: Mary Nguyen Yr 6 Grade 7 Violin - A.

all our performance work at Loreto and associated schools. The group, co-ordinated by our Drama Technician Erin Schliebs, is now well establish and many of the girls are becoming skilled

Thank you to our Friends Of Music group for their support of all

theatre practioners in all areas of stagecraft.

music activities throughout this year. We have appreciated all their involvement at our music events, especially attheir Cocktail Party in Term I,the Music Festival, the Showcase Concertand theirgenerous fat-ewell to our Year 12 musicians.

The 2005 Drama Insignia were awarded to Sunday Bat-ca Irving, Monika Bognar, Hannah Carrodus, Rebecca Edwards, Madeleine Gai-dam and Madeleine Stevens. We congratulate these recipients. Theii- contributions to the Drama curriculum and the many

Thank yOU a|SO to the great team of student Music Leaders -

co-curricularactivities overthe lastsix years are greatly appreciated.

Madeleine Stevens (School Music Captain), Madeleine Gai-dam

Many girls also received Blues, Half Blues and Certificates.

(Senior Chorister), Natalie-Veronique Chani (School Pianist),

Meghan Keary (Leadet-of Symphonic Band), Brigid Coleridge (Leader of Loreto Symphony Orchestra) and Lucy Wilkinson (Leaderof Stage

A new Drama uniform consisting of a long sleeved, black polo top

Band). These girls have led all music students with a great love of

with a smart" LMH DRAMA" logo and black traci<suit pants was

what they do and superb dedication to Loreto's Music Department.

introduced this year. Students who have purchased the new Drama "blacks"are delighted with them. I am reliably informed that they are not only comfortable and practical, but also acceptably fashionable.

To our music staff who have taught our Lot-eto musicians so well in

2005, thank you for your boundless energy and enthusiasm, and for your encouragement of every musician in the School. In particular

I acknowledge the work of Andrea Savage (Junior School Music Coordinator), Diane Draper(Senior School Music)andour Heads of Department- Wendy Anderson (Brass), Grania Burke (Woodwind),

Leonie Conolan (Strings) and Anne Elliott (Piano). The day to day running of our music school is managed with wonderful efficiency by Jennifer Dickson, our Music Administrator, and I thank her commitment to all facets of the administration of the department. Finally I thank our Director of Music, Mary O'Driscoll who has once

again led the Department with her characteristic commitment and dedication, as well as strength, vitality and vision.

Drama

P'-f here have been some significant events and development within the Drama Department this year. All of these will

The Performing Arts Festival was held on Wednesday 9 March

greatly benefit the students, staff and families involved with

at Hamer Hall. Each House presented engaging and entertaining

the Drama program at Loreto.

performances. I am always amazed and delighted at how imaginatively and successfully the PAF Captains incorporate Music, Drama and Dance into these short pieces. The audience enjoyed

We began 2005 celebrating the success of the students from the

each performance enormously. The plays included: a story about

2004 Year 12 Theatre Studies program. We are especially proud

an aspiring hero, set in a school for superheroes, a fantasy about a

of Emma Kingsbury, who was one of 13 students statewide invited

lost child who is rescued and protected by stray cats, a poignant tale

to perform her monologue in the annual VCE Season of Excellence

set in an old fashioned lolly shop and a bizarre magic show which

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conjures up an angry and evil witch from the past. Congratulations to

Throughout Semester I we had been impatiently and excitedly

all the Houses and their leaders for their wonderful efforts, Section

awaiting the opening of the new Drama teaching facility. At the

winners were: Drama- Mulhall, Dance- Mornane, Design- Barry,

beginning of Semester 2 the builder's barriers were pulled away to

Instrumental Music- Barry, Choral Music- Barry. The PAF Cup was

reveal our fantastic new Drama centre. This huge space, situated

awarded to Ward. Our thanks to the adjudicators and the Loreto

under the old historic house, has been aptly named The Basement

staff who supported the girls during the evening and throughout the

Drama Centre. It provides a stunning teaching area with spacious

rehearsal process.

carpeted rooms and state of the art fixtures. The original bluestone walls have been preserved and these provide an atmospheric

Early in Term 2, the Year 12 Theatre Studies classes performed their season of plays.

backdrop to the versatile spaces. The Drama students and staff are delighted with their new "home" and everyone who works in The Basement or visits is captivated by the wonderful surroundings.

The first play, Away, written by Australian playwright Michael Gow, was produced by Robyn Kay's class and included six Year 7 girls in the

cast. Away, setduringthe Christmas New Year period of 1967 to 1968,

We have continued to enjoy our artistically rewarding collaborations with Xavier and St Kevin's.

tells the stories of three Australian families embarking on the annual summer holiday. It is an iconic Australian work, which resonates with the Australian experience and the vibe of the sixties,

This year Tony Corr (past Head of Performing Arts and now

Staff Development Officer), ably assisted by Chris Fosdick (Head of Drama, Xavier College) and Senior Drama Teacher, Nathaniel

The second play season, performed by James Fawke's class, comprised two one act plays by the English Absurdist playwright Tom Stoppard.

Kiwi (Senior Drama Teacher) directed four of our Year I I and 12 girls, alongside the Xavier boys in a fabulous production of Cosi. People, who were lucky enough to secure a ticket, were treated to a superb night of theatre.

After Magritte introduces us to a cast of five characters who are trying to find an explanation for a bizarre event which occurred earlier in the day. Each character claims to have seen the incident in minute detail. However, none of their eye witness accounts,

which seem perfectly plausible, match and the audience are left in a state of confused suspense until the mystery is solved at the last minute.

Robyn Kay (Head of Drama) directed the annual Loreto/St Kevin's Musical. The cast was drawn from our Year 9-11. This magnificent production of The Boy Friend played over three nights to sell out houses. Robyn was capably supported by Mary O'Driscoll (Director of Music), David Oldham (Producer) Diane Draper (Assistant Musical Director) and Georgie Parker (Choreography)

The Real /nspector Hound is a play within a play. Two critics comment

Our Spring Play, Brian Friel's Freedom of the City, was directed by

volubly and pompously upon the production being watched.

James Fawke. It was staged in Mandeville Hall, early in Term 4.

The audience is irritated, amused and outraged by their constant

This powerful play showcased the exceptional talents of Year 10 and

interruptions. But, amazingly the critics end up on stage and are

1 I students from Loreto and Xavier and kept the audiences on the

drawn into the action of the play. This much loved play has everything;

edges of their seats.

humour, mayhem and... murder!

The Year 6 students presented Once Upon A Smi/e in early

I thank the following staff who supported the Drama Department in this endeavour: Lynne Beck, Kim Cotter, Fraser Kane, Kim Hauser, lan Havin, Michael Iddon, Ruth Taft, Barb Watt, and Fadia Zogheib. We thank them for their invaluable assistance.

Term 4. This imaginative musical, directed by Evie Gawenda, te||S the story of a princess who will not smile. The Year 6 girls gave two

wonderful performances to captivated audiences. The play was performed at the Ruby Tout Theatre at St Kevin's College. Thanks must go to the Junior School staff and parents who so cheerfully assisted and supported the Year 6 Production and

During May (Term 2) the Year 7 and 8 Voice and Speech students presented theirperformances, based ongroup work, toan enthusiastic

also the junior School Drama program throughout the year. Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

and appreciative audience of parents and peers, Every year the standard of the girls' work seems to be higher and the students are always impressively poised and confident. We are grateful to Voice and Speech teachers Julianne Eveleigh and Anne O'Shea who inspire and train the students to achieve such marvellous results.

In November the Year 7 and 8 students were involved in the annual

junior Interhouse Drama Festival, The Junior House Drama Captains and Vice Captains directed and produced four short plays which provided students and staff with a really enjoyable afternoon's entertainment in Mandeville Hall. Congratulations to Mulhall on their win.

The Year 11 Theatre Studies students performed the scenes and duologues that they prepared for The Shakespeare Evening which was held in June. This year's theme was, Shakespeare's Lovers and

The classroom Drama program continues to engage and challenge

Vi//cMs. The evening's entertainment was highly acclaimed and tool<

the students. The Year 7 students experimented with mime,

the audience on a journey through extracts of Shakespeare's intense

improvisation and scriptwriting. Year 8 students devised their own

dramas and exquisitely funny comedies. The same group of Year

monologues, which were extraordinarily diverse and interesting.

1 I students presented their Drama Ensemble Evening in Term 4.

The Year 9 students developed their stagecraft and dramatic skills

This event was also very well received and the girls are to be

and applied their new found knowledge with unbridled enthusiasm

commended on their outstandingly creative performance work.

and creativity. The Year 10 students battled for the Interclass

Theatresports Trophy. The annual "grudge match" took place in

There were 60 enrolments in the Recreation Aerobics Club

Mandeville Hall during lunchtime before a huge and enthusiastic

with students from Years 3 to 9 working out once a week on

audience. Congratulations to Robyn Kay's team, "The Mary Ward

their coordination, strength and general cardiovascular fitness.

Boxing Alliance", who won the coveted award.

The Recreation Club has had a fulfilling year completing the Aerobics Routine-Car Wash and theirown choreographed routines performing once a term for family and friends.

The Drama students have also attended some interesting extra

excursions, which occurred throughout the year. In Term 1, Year 9 and 10 were fortunate enough to attend a magical production of The Hobbit staged at The Princess Theatre. The Year 12 Theatre

The coaches for the 2005 season of Aerobics were: Ms Kerryn Cormick and Ms Ellie Bunn.

Studies students observed The Soweto Gospel Choir rehearsing and filming for an ABC special. This was a tremendous opportunity for the seniorgirls to meet the members of the choir. It was particularly

Athletics

meaningful for the girls because they had raised some money,

which they donated to the charity organised and supported by the choir. Thischarity, NI<osi's Haven, Vul<ani,supports orphaned children

in South Africa. The girls were deeply moved by the choir's thanks. It was humbling for them to realise what a significant difference a

small amount of money makes to the lives of these young people.

I would like to thank the Senior and Junior School staff who once again have supported our various events. Without their willingness to undertake the many tasks associated with our work we would

not be able to deliver such a diverse and rich Drama program to the girls. I also thank the parents and wider community for their participation and interest in Drama at Loreto, and their attendance

at the various performances. So many people give willingly of their time and expertise. But, there are some staff who deserve special thanks and acknowledgement. Thank you to Fraser Kane and Ashley Savage for their technical expertise and advice, David Oldham for his incredible set for the musical and acting as Producer

Term 3 has been extremely busy with all of the Athletics

for the musical, Lynne Beck for her beautiful design and painting of

commitments, which began with the clinic, then two PB Meets held

the musical set, also for her photography of Drama events, Barbara

at Duncan McKinnon. The GSV Preliminary Traci< and Field Carnival

Watt, Fadia Zogheib, Ruth Taft for managing Front-of-House on

A at Olympic Park saw LMH placed 4th on 752 points, with the

various productions, Kim Cotter for co-ordinating ticketing and

Juniors coming 4th, the Intermediates 6th and the Seniors 6th.

publicity, Alon Kaiser, Michael Bucklow, Dean Lamson for backstage

This entered us into the Division 2 Championships Carnival in which

support and assistance, lan Havin and Michael Iddon for an incredible array of tasks linl<ed to building and repairs and finally the extraordinary Drama staff; a strong team dedicated to ensuring that

the students are provided with the best curriculum and production

we placed 4"' overall on 810 points, with the Juniors coming 2nd, the Intermediates 6th and the Seniors 5th. From these Carnivals, 14

LMH girls were selected to compete in the Finals, which acknowledge the top 8 performers in each event, from all 24 GSV schools which competed in each carnival. Particu|ar congratu|ations go to the

opportunities possible.

medal recipients: Clare Daly - 2'd in Long jump and 2'id in Triple Jump:

SPORT

Sports Camps

Megan Lane - 2"d in Hurdles; Siana Madden - 2'id in Shotput; Stephanie Maynes - 2'd in Hurdles; and Lillian Romano - 2"d in Long Jump.

The Athletics Victoria Track Relays were held over two evenings

oreto Mandeville Hall held a number of Sports Camps during

at Olympic Park, into which LMH entered 18 teams of four

the year, in order to provide students with the skills and

sprinters. Tuesday evening saw very windy and difficult conditions,

fitness required to play that particular sport. In addition to

but fortunately Thursday was calmer weather! Although no

being an environment in which team unity can occur, the camps also

teams went through to the Finals, there were many strong team

enable coaches to begin their team selections based on the students'

performances from our girls. The coaches for the 2005 season

performances. In january, the Open Swimming, Diving and Rowing

of Athletics were: Ms Wendy Rickarby, Ms Lisa Bougadakis, Ms

teams trained overa numberof sessions, whilethe Junior Tennis and

Elizabeth O'Dowd, Mr Tom Corrigan and Ms Kesiah Madden.

Junior Softball teams each attended a morning session. The Junior

Netball camp was held in late April and the Open Athletics in July, both held at Duncan McKinnon; and junior Basketball was held in

Badminton

early October at LM H. Despite lower numbers of participants, the girls who did play Badminton enjoyed the season and played well in their matches

Aerobics

against more experienced teams. New players in all age divisions are encouraged to join next year. The final GSV zone placings were:

It's been another successful year in 2005 with 45 students from

Seniors 3rd, Intermediates 5th, and juniors 6th.

Years 4 to 12 in the Sport Aerobics Competition Squad. The girls competed in 6 events from March to September, and two in November. The Australian Championships in the September school

The coaches for the 2005 season of Badminton were: Ms Angela

holidays had 5 teams attend in Sydney to compete for the Gold!

O'Shea, Ms Shizuka Kandori and Mrs Patsy Hanson.

loreto mandeville hall 2005

Basketball

of Hayley Crigan, Imogene Quinert, Carly Gregg, Rebecca Fleming and Alexa Madden 2"di in their C session; Team I consisting of Clare

There has been a significant increase in the numbers of girls

Daly, Georgie Toohey, Bridget Corcoran, Stephanie Gorman and

participating in Basketball this year, particularly in the Junior division

Stephanie McDonald 2"d in their D session; Clare Daly 3'1 overall

with the entry of six teams. The coaches for the 2005 season of

in DJ division with 2nd on vault and 3rd on bars: Georgie Toohey

Basketball were: Ms Wendy Rickarby, Ms Lisa Bougadal<is, Ms Jules

1" on vault with a perfect 10.00: Marnie Dunn 1" overall in DS division

Lacava, Ms Kesiah Madden, Ms Angela O'Shea, Mr Roger Gill and Mr

with P on vault and P on bars; and Sarah Clemens 2'"' on bars in

Nathan At-ousi.

DS division. There were also some excellent performances in the

The final placings in the Zone were: Senior team 5th, Intermediate A 6th, Intermediate B 4th, Intermediate C 3rd, Junior A 3rd, Junior B 4th, Junior C 5th, Junior D 6th and Junior E 5th.

APS Gymnastics Competition by Hayley Crigan, Rebecca Fleming, Imogene Quinert and Georgie Toohey. The coaches of Gymnastics for 2005 were: Ms Anna Francis, Ms Edwina Olver and Ms Rachel

Carew, with the assistance of several junior coaches developing skills through the Gymnastics Club.

Cricket Increased numbers of players were registered for Cricket this year

which is extremely pleasing to see. Skills and interest in the game is improving and we anticipate this trend continuing.

The Senior team placed 3rd in Zone I. The coaches for the 2005 season of Cricket were: Mr Jim Abbott and Mrs Susanne Line,

The final placings in the Zone were: junior 6th and Senior 3rd.

Hockey Improvements in skills and fitness were encouraged in the Intermediate and Senior teams this year through training on the Hawthorn Hockey Club turf on Friday mornings. It resulted in the Seniors winning their zone and going on to win a very exciting semi-final play - off for third, after extra time and a penalty shoot out. The other final zone placings were: Intermediate A team 4th;

Cross Country It was very exciting to see increased numbers of runners for Cross

Intermediate B 6th: Junior A 2% and Junior B 4th. The coaches for the 2005 season of Hockey were: Ms Wendy Rickarby, Ms Jennifer Palisse, Ms Emily Smith, Mrs Jill Barnett and Mrs Susanne Line,

Country this yean which was reflected in the team qualifying for the first time for the GSV Division 2 Championship Carnival. The runners performed extremely well and came 2"d overall which was agreat result. Thecoaches forthe 2005 season of Cross Country

Netball The season saw a continued trend of increasing numbers of players,

were: Mr Garry Roden, Mr Richard Jeremiah, Mr Tom Corrigan,

particularly in the junior division, which benefited from a full day

Ms Julia Cullityand Ms Emily Wallace.

skills clinic to start the season. All age divisions competed well, especially the Senior B and Junior D teams which both qualified for

Diving A noticeable increase in skill, strength and depth of the diving team

finals. The final placings for the GSV season were: Senior A 4th, Senior B 2"d, Senior C 4th; Intermediate A 5th, Inter B 3'd, Inter C

5 Inter D P, Inter E 24, Inter F 3rd: Junior A 31 Jun B 31 Jun C

has been observed this year. starting with a third overall placing at

3,d, Jun D 2nd, jun E 13% jun F 13'b, Jun G 3rd, Jun H 6'", Jun 1 6,11 and

the GSV Preliminary Championships, This led to progression into

Jun J 13tb. Loreto Mandeville Hall entered two teams in the Netball

the Division 2 GSV Championships Carnival for the first time,

Victoria Schoolgirls' Championships, in which the Junior team went

with an overall placing of 3rd. There were some excellent

to play in the finals, losing 3 very close matches, drawing 2 matches

performances. with the Juniors placing 2nd, the Intermediates placing

and winning 2 matches. The coaches for the 2005 season of Netball

4"I. and the Seniors placing 31". At the SCSA Division I Carnival,

were: Mrs Lucy Lyford: Ms Michelle McCarty, Mrs Lynne Beck,

pleasing results were again observed with 2"r' place overall, and both

Ms Angela O'Shea and several past students whose coaching and

the Junior and Intermediate teams winning their sections. The coach

commitment was greatly appreciated.

for the 2005 season of Diving has been Ms Anna Francis.

Rowing

Equestrian

Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta Rowing Results: Twenty-one

Onceagain wehad maximum numbers participatingin Equestrian this

crews and I sculler, a total of 106 rowers from Loreto Mandeville

year. Students from Years 3-12 participated under the enthusiastic

Hall, attended the 2005 Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta.

leadership of Equestrian Captain, Madeline Tilley. The girls all

The girls performed exceptionally well with 20 crews making it to

improved their riding skills throughout the season which culminated

the semi-finals on Sunday morningand nine to the A finals on Sunday

in a gymkhana at the end of August. The conditions on gymkhana

afternoon. Two crews were victorious. Congratulations to the Open

day were not ideal and many of the horses were unsettled, but the

four division 5 of Chloe Parker, Prue Whitehead, Isabelle Lane,

girls showed their fine skills in keeping the horses under control and

Grainne Murray and Fet-ina Acance: and to the Year 9 four division

riding to the best of their abilities.

4 of Claire Saundry, Kate Conlan, Sarah Simpson, Alix Hauser and Dana Leggett. A highlight of the weekend was the seven Year 9 crews winning their heats on Satui-day morning - a first for our School.

Gymnastics There were several excellent performances and placings in the Gymnastics competitions this year. We had the largest entry of 54 girls in the IGS and achieved the following results: Megan Lane 2'id

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A wonderful 2005 Interschools season with 27 students from Year 2

overall in Division Al and P in her vault; Siobhan Lane 3'r! overall in

to Year 12, culminated in the Championships at Mt Buller in the last

A2 with 2"d

on vault and 30 on floor; Anna O'Callaghan P overall in

week of August. The soaking rain of the Sunday was soon forgotten

C division: Stephanie Trikilis P in C division vault; Team I consisting

as the sun made its appearance on Monday and blessed us with 5

days of fantastic weather. It was certainly a change from the two

Maddie Tostevin won a gold medal for the Year 9 50m Butterfly;

training weekends where we had trouble seeing our hands in front of

Annabel Suffren won a bronze medal for the Year 10 50m Backstroke:

our faces at times and certainly had difficulty seeing the ski runs on

the Year74x50m Medley Relayteam of Olivia Purdue, Sally Hai-tmanis,

which we were training.

Carly Gregg and Olivia Cockburn won a bronze medal; and the Year 9 4x50m Medley Relay team of Emily Higgins, Lauren Buckley, Maddie Tostevin and Clara Baini won a bronze medal. Loreto

Mr Schmidt would like to congratulate all of the girls on their efforts and results this year. As mentioned earlier, the training weekends were not held in the most favourable conditions, but the staff were

very pleased with the attitude of all of the girls and their ability to make the most of the time that was had together on the snow.

A real improvement in the skiers' teChnique and style over the season occurred. A special thank you to the Senior leaders Sarah Dalton (c) and Steph Pit-rie (vc) for all of their help and to the Junior co-leaders Matilda Pat-olini and Breana Cilia who made sure that the

Mandeville Hall placed 3rd in the SCSA Division I Swimming Championships, with both the Junior and the Intermediate teams taking home the championship trophies. In the Swimming Victoria All Schools Relay Championships, the 15 years and under 4x50m Freestyle Relay team won a bronze medal, and the 15 years and under 4x50m Backstroke Relay also won a bronze medal. The coaches for the 2005 season of Swimming were: Mrs Julie

Dyringand Mr james McQueen.

younger members were aware of what was happening with the team.

Some of ourstudents did very well in an extremely competitive field,

Tennis

with special mention going to Alicia Simonds who came 32/230 in the Division 2 Alpine GS, and Atlanta Mutimer who was placed in

Several great performances were given by the tennis players this

the top 14 out of over 50 competitors in both the Division 3 Boat-der

year, with the Senior C and Intermediate C teams winning their

Ci-oss and Snowboard GS. There were also some very pleasing

zones with skill and persistence through close-fought matches.

team results with the Division 2 snowboarders just missing out on

The other final placings were: Senior A 4"', Senior B 2„d; Intermediate

the Nationals after finishing 8':' in the Boat-der cross and 7,1, in the

A 2'id, Inter B 2"1 Inter C In Junior A 2'11 Junior B 4"'. The coaches

Snowboarding GS. Only the top 6 teams are invited to compete in

for the 2005 season of Tennis were: Mr Richard Walker, Mr Roger

the Nationals each year.

Gill, Ms Angela O'Shea and Mrs Natalie Caruso.

Soccer

Volleyball

Increased numbers of eager soccer players were observed this year,

with extra training venues needing to be booked to accommodate all

The skills and game knowledge continue to develop in volleyball,

of the Junior players! The Seniorteam did extremely well throughout

with increasing numbers of Juniors playing, and many Intermediate

the season, narrowly missing a finals bet-th in coming 2rid in their zone.

players competing in both their division as well as filling positions in

Other placings were: Intermediate A team 5"', Inter B 5% Junior

the Senior team. The final placings were: Seniors 314: Intermediate

A 6"', Junior B 4. The coaches for the 2005 season of Soccer were:

A 2"d, Intermediate B 4:1: Junior A 6°', Junior B 5"1. The coaches for

Mi- Peter Gatsios: Mr Matthew Eddy, Mi- Ashley Savage; Mrs Lucy

the 2005 season of Volleyball were: Mrs Annette Allan, Ms Kamy Lee

Lyford, Mrs Andy Fry, and Ms Samara Madden.

and Mrs Susanne Line.

Nater Polo

Softbal 1 After the skills CliniC, the season progressed well for the softball

Strength, fitness and persistence was observed in the Open

players; in particular, the Intermediate B team which won their

Water Polo competition in Term 2 this year, especially in the many

zone and then the Grand Final to bring home our first GSV Softball

new Junior players. The teams faced tough opposition but improved

Pennant. The other final placings were: Seniors 4th: Intermediate

as the season continued. The final placings were: A team 46 and

A team 4th: Junior A 5th, Junior B 4th. The coaches for the 2005

B team 5'h

season of Softball were: Ms Lisa Ritchie. Ms Wendy Rickarby, Mrs Susanne Line and Ms Sat-ah Keech.

The coaches for the 2005 season of Water Polo were: Mrs Cathy Hunt and Ms Dominique White.

Stiff Life Saving Over 70 girls were involved this year, who enjoyed training at South

Term 4 Water Polo for Yrs 7-10 players continues the skill development from the Open season.

Melbourne SLSC. Despite the early storms which kept the athletes on the sand for a session, the girls all worked hard to improve their skills which they employed in the LMH Surf Carnival. LMH also had one team competing in the Victorian State Championships in

The coaches for the Junior/ Intermediate Water Polo season were: Ms Jess Curtain and Mr Marcus Cori-.

Toi-quay. The coaches for the 2005 season of Surf Life Saving were: Mrs Cathy Hunt and Mrs Lucy Lyford.

Fathers' Day Fun Run e

Despite the beautiful spring weather, the turnout was quite low

owimming

this year which was disappointing for the members of the Friends

There were many strong performances by members of the Swimming

of Sport. However, the walkers, joggers, chatters and skippers who

team earlier in the year starting with our best ever placing of 2'm in

did participate enjoyed the exercise, company and beautiful platters

the GSV Division 2 Championship Carnival with 482 points. From

of fruit. An alternative date will be arranged for next yean so keep

this event, 17 individuals and 10 relay teams reached the Finals

your eyes out for that event and join us at the Tan for a wonderful

Evening, placing LMH in the top 10 schools of all 24 GSV schools.

energetic start to the day!

loreto nianderille hall 2005

I commend all our Sports Staff for 2005 - the participation rate in

Peyton and Ms Catherine Sim. Thanks are again due to all the

every sport has been outstanding this year. Special congratulations

leadership team, who through their tireless work and commitment

to Director of Sport Mrs Cathy Hunt, now on Maternity Leave and

to the ethos of the School, ensure Lot-eto Mandeville Hall remains

the Acting Director of Sport Ms Susanne Line, for their energy and

at the forefront of Catholic Education for girls in Melbourne.

total dedication to girls' sport, and girls participating and achieving

As we farewell Mrs Rose Doolan from the Leadership team, we thank her most sincerely for her wonderful contribution to the School in

in sport.

the short time that she was here. We wish her all the best as she

OUNCIL AND OMMITTEES

continues to recover from her illness.

/ thank the School Council and Committees for ati that they have done

Our Early Learning Centre continues to developand thrive. Ourthree

in a spirit Of generosity throughout the year, for the School and Schoo/

and four year old students enjoy a creative and inspiring curriculum

Community. I present the following report from our Chairman of School Counci/, Mr john She/don.

within the Lot-eto tradition, 1 thank also our Early Learning staff, and the Head of the Early Learning Centre, Mrs Elise Hoath, for her dedicated work this year, and wish her well as she leaves St Peter's to take up new challenges in her teaching career.

School

Council Report

The Loreto Forever Appeal was a special focus for the School Community during first semester this year. The Appeal raised

is with pleasure that I present

Ithe Annual report of the Loreto

1.1 million dollars, and I extend sincere thanks to all School

Families who support the School financially with donations and

Mandeville Hall School Council for

gifts. The School relies on the generosity of parents in many things,

the 2005 School year.

in donations of time, expertise, as well as money, but this year the focus on fundraising in particular was needed in order for the School to implement the 2005 Property Master Plan. 1 encourage

This year the School Council together with

Outr

Principal

has

hard on the implementation of our Strategic

Plan

pubhshed

you to continue to support this appeal to the best of your

worked

for

the

Mr Jolin Sheldon,

ability, for we do need the participation of everyone in the

Chairman, Selinal Catincil

School family. 1 thank our Appeal Leaders Ms Lucy Christie and

School Community earlier this yeai-. The Strategic Plan sets our direction in School life in the areas of Education, Marketing, Development, Finance and Property. This year the firststages of

Mr Peter Higgins who steered and managed the campaign and Appeal Patron Sr Toni Matha ibvm, for their extraordinary generosity and commitment.

the Property Master Plan were completed, seeing the opening of the new Drama Centre in the basement of the Historic House,

the safe and much needed new pedestrian entrance to the Junior

School, together with the beautification of the grounds in the front of the Junior School, and the commencement of the Science Centre in the Mary Ward Building in Senior School.

The work of School Council relies upon the generosity of all the members of the Committee, and I would like to express my thanks to each of the Council members for their expertise, professionalism

and dynamism this year. For 2005 the School Council comprised, Sr Jane Kelly ibvm, Dr Catherine Kovesi, Dr Jacqueline McGilp ibvm, Mr Chris Pidcock, Mr Peter Suffren (2005 Deputy Chairman),

The School continues to achieve excellent academic results in

all areas of the curriculum. I both thank and congratulate the

Mr Stuart Fowler, Mr John Phillips, Mrs Lucy Christie, Mr Paul Lacava and also Dr Susan Stevens.

teaching staff of the School for their dedication to their job, and

for all that they give to the School and the students, and for all that they achieve throughout the year with the students, at every level from Early Learning through to Year 12. Once again this academic year has been marked by some outstanding results, and by wide and broad participation by all students in various aspects of School life. 1 encourage you to read the details of these achievements in the Principal's Annual Report presented in these pages. Members of

The completion of The Basement Drama Centre and the Junior School Entrance is due to the hard work of the Property Committee. The Property Committee was comprised of Mr Peter Suffren (Chair), Mr Stuart Fowler, Mrs Jane Nathan, Mrs Janine Ralev, Mr Peter Walsh, Dr Susan Stevens, Mi- lan Havin, Mr lan james, Ms Geraldine Ilott, and Ms Louise Peyton. 1 thank all the members for their efforts.

the School Council congratulate both individual achievement, as well as the achievement of classes, year levels, teams and other groups. On behalf of the School Council and the parents of the School,

The Development Committee worked extremely hard all year

I thank all staff, both teaching and non-teaching, for their, care,

on the successful Loreto Forever Appeal. Thanks are due to the

concern and commitment.

Development Committee, which comprised Mrs Lucy Christie (Chair), Sr Toni Matha ibvm, Mr Peter Higgins, Mrs Elizabeth Hunt,

Loreto Mandeville Hall is fortunate to have a strong and inspiring leadership team, led by our Principal, Dr Susan Stevens. Thank you

Mrs joy Hanrahan, Ms Stephanie West, Mrs Lynne Rosenthal, Dr Susan Stevens, Mr lan james, and Ms Louise Peyton.

to Dr Stevens for her fine leadei-ship in every area, and for all that she does throughout the School year, for staff, students and families. We thank her for her vision, dedication and commitment in all

aspects of her position this year.

The work of the Finance Committee is central in all we do.

Thanks are due to the Finance Committee, comprising Mr Chris Pidcock (Chair), Mrs Christine Allanadale, Mi- John Phillips, Mr Geoff Sharpe, Mr Paul Lacava, Mr John Phillips, Mr lan James, Ms Louise

Dr Stevens has excellent support from the school leadership team

Peyton, Ms Geraldine lion and Dr Susan Stevens, for their advice

- Ms Elizabeth Burns, Mr lan james, Mr Andrew Schmidt, Ms Louise

and expertise.

The Council Review Committee has an important role in succession

WITH HANKS

for Council and Committees. Membership of the Review Committee comprised St· Jane Kelly ibvm, Mr Petei- Suffren, Dr Susan Stevens and myself (chairman) 1 thanl< my Co-Committee members for their advice and guidance.

I would again like to expi-ess my gratitude to the Deputy Chair of Council, Mi- Peter Suffren, for his hard work and support during the

year. As Parent, and as Chair of Property, Peter is a most generous

th great sincerity 1 thank the School Captain, Nicole ee, and School Vice Captain, Rebecca Edwards, who have been wonderful studentleaders and role models

this year They have been leaders of integrity and have worked for the student body consistently and constantly throughout the year. I congratulate them and all of our School Captains and leaders for all that they have achieved.

contributor to the School in every way.

Thank you to the Parents' Association for another successful year of

Finally, I wish the School Community a joy-filled Christmas and a safe

inclusive events and forward planning. Particular thanks are due to

and happy New Year. It is with confidence that we enter the 2006

the President of the Parents' Association, Mr Denis O'Hara for his

leadership and steering of the committee. The Parents' Association

School year.

has continued to support the School in many ways this year and for this we are ever grateful. This year we thank the Parents' Association for their financial support enabling the construction of new barbeques under Winnie's Wing, and in the Glade, and the continued refurbishment of the Patricia Schaefer Centre in moving and restoring the School Honour Boards. Thanks are also due to the Past Pupils' Association led by President Jane Nathan for their continued support of the School in friendraising and fundraising. The wider Loreto family is very important to us, and the work of the Past Pupils' Association in making and maintaining links with past students is vital.

Thanks are due to all the staff of Lot-eto Mandeville Hall, for they are central in all we do. Their professionalism, expertise and passion for the education of young girls and women, is evident in all that they do, and 1 thank them for their contribution to the School this yean

My particular thanks also to the school Leadership Team - lan James (Director of Business Operations), Andrew Schmidt (Director of

School Operations), Louise Peyton (Deputy Principal-Director of Junior School), Catherine Sim (Deputy Director of Junior School), Elizabeth Burns (Deputy Principal-Director of Studies) and Rosemary

Doolan, retired, (Deputy Principal - Director of Pastoral Care), who have lead the School so well this year. How blessed we are

to have the ongoing and much valued support of the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary and for this we are very grateful.

hilinnli ./1 2005

We are indeed fortunate to be continuing the fine Loreto traditions that the sisters began and worked so hard to establish. We treasure our traditions and our heritage, as we continue to be forward

thinking like the Loreto sisters today.

Finally, many thanks tO the members of the School Council: John Sheldon(Chair), Peter Suffren (Deputy Chair), Jane Kelly ibvm, Jacqueline McGilp ibvm, Catherine Kovesi, Christopher Pidcock,

Lucy Christie, John Phillips, Paul Lacava, Stuart Fowler for their dedicated, generous and committed governance of the School. Particular thanks to Dr Catherine Kovesi, who concludes her years of service on the School Council at the end of 2005.

Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry spoke often of the importance of developing and promoting an "attitude of gratitude". With this in mind, 1 thank the community that is Loreto Mandeville Hall for the evident support and goodwill expressed this year, as we have encountered together the hardships, and embraced wholeheartedly the many joys of School life. For at Loreto Mandeville Hall, it is true

to say that the exceptional happens every day, and for that we give thanks to our God.

Prin. ip,· LO?·' to .7

loreto mandeville hall 2005

Many of the approaches to student leadership stress the importance of students working in groups, and engaging in co-operative work, on team-based action-oriented projects.

Student Action Teams (SATs) were first introduced to Victoria in 1999 as part of the juvenile justice system looking at community safety. Since then the model has been used in numerous areas, SATs are based on the following principles:

that students can make serious & important decisions about issues that are important to them;

that students can do important & valuable things - that they have skills, expertise and a knowledge of the needs of their community

. that important action can be undertaken as part of students' learning in school;

/ that community-focused research & action s an appropriate educational approach for schools to adopt.

With this research in mind, the Year 6 leadership model was expanded significantly this year to provide opportunities for greater student involvement. The curriculum focus for Term I was on Leadership and Government. The girls studied various leaders and leadership styles. They visited Canberra to learn more about

UNIOR CHOOIL REPORT

our Commonwealth Government and the role it plays in our lives. They then participated in student elections to determine who would hold which leadership roles for 2005. The roles that were made

T his year in Loreto schools around Australia we have

available were in the areas of:

been focussing on "Women". Early this y.ear, the Year 12 Councillors determined that our school theme for 2005

would be "Honouring the women before us, through action today".

Communications (incorporating Art, Drama & public relations)

Much of our focus throughout this year has beer on the roles of

. Early Learning Centre liaison

women (and others) in our community and how we can contr bute to making our school a better place and improving the lives of people

. Environment

around us by being actively involved.

. Library Music (incorporating choir, orchestra, recorder

Each year. as part of transition to Senior School, the Year 6 students are interviewed about their final year of Junior School and their expectations of Senior School. Overthe lastcouple of years, students have made comments about the Year 6 leadership opportunities. Itbecameapparent that some students felttheyhad leadership skills, yet had missed out on the limited positions available: while other

ensemble & wind band)

. Social Justice

Sport Student Representative Council

students may have benefited from the opportunity :Lo develop their leadership potential.

We adopted a Student Action Team approach to student leadership, hoping that greater activity would abound from teams of students

The Adelaide Declaration of National Goals for Schooling

rather than individuals. The results and successes of the teams have

(MCEETYA, 1999) begins by asserting that "Schooling should develop

varied. Some have 'bubbled' alongall year making small achievements

fully the talents and capacities of all students" and gces on to talk of "active and informed citizens" and of students learning about

and maintaining a consistent profile. Others have had peaks and

"exercising their rights and responsibilities as citizers'.

the teams as a result of particular individual projects and events.

troughs, and students in other year levels have learned more about Regular reports have been made at weekly assemblies by various

Research in the area of 'student voice' and 'student leadership'

suggests that choosing the 'best' students or these with already proven leadership skills does little tO alter or improve the potential of all students. Further, that shielding students from responsibility, encourages irresponsible behaviour; that holdingthem in a dependent

teams. The workload for members of staff has varied according to the need and enthusiasm of their teams. A student survey conducted at the end of Term 3 suggested that some girls were still not clear on the scope of their role within their team, while others still had many projects they hoped to implement before the end of the year

status, encourages students to act as dependents: ttat keeping them

away from productive work promotes a lack of productivity in

Leadership for this age group is so much more than 'running

other areas. As educators, we needed to take the risk of providing

assemblies' or receiving trophies. The girls need to be provided

leadership opportunities for all students in different areas so that

with strong models in all aspects of their lives and they need to be

leadership was an authentic aspect of the girls' program.

supported as they work within a team to act for the benefit of others

in the community. While the process has been slow this year, we

Once again I wish to extend my thanks to the many parents who

are looking towards continuation of the model with greater focus

have offei-ed assistance of any sort in the Junior School this year.

on team-building skills and more involvement from student leaders

To those who help out in the classrooms, to those who help di-ess

in Senior School. The girls are to be congratulated on taking on the

little bodies aftet- swimming, to those who cover library books,

challenges of leadership this year, and the Staff is also to be thanked

to those who help with after school programs and make up numbers

for their conti-ibution to the implementation of this new approach.

on excursion we are so grateful. To the class reps and those who work on Parents' Association, thank you for everything you offer the entire school. To those who have made their homes available for

Throughout this year we have welcomed many new families and a number of new staff to Junior School. Ben Jones, Lisa Edwards, Evie Gawenda, Andrea Savage and Mandy Edwards joined us at the beginning of the year, and Michelle Cameron, Catherine Crowhurst,

social functions, thank you. You too are honouring the women before us by your actions today, and you are modelling to your daughters your commitment to their school and our community.

Michelle Abusah and Marisa Rossignolo returned from maternity leave. Later in the year we welcomed Jane Hunt, Ida Mai-igliano,

During the Term 3 break this year, Catherine Sim and I were

Helen Mursell and Geraldine Lucicand farewelled Michelle Cameron,

fortunate to have the opportunity to visit our "twin" Loreto schools

Ben Jones and Karen Chaur, and Marisa Rossignolo to maternity

in Quati-e Bornes and Curepipe in Mauritius; we also visited the

leave. Our mums have continued to add to the population with

Loreto Sisters in Lima, Peru to witness the wonderful work they

the arrival of Bryce Mann (to Lisa), Samuel Stephens (to Tiffany),

are doing in severely under resourced circumstances. It is through

Lucy Francazio (to Sonia) and Max Rossignolo (to Marisa). We

opportunities such as these that we are reminded time and time

celebrated the marriage of Rebecca Foley to Riki Tarau and now

again of just how fortunate we are at LMH. Their action today is

also look forward to the arrival of 'baby Tarau' in 2006. At the

certainly honouring those who have gone before us. I hope you have

ELC we have welcomed and farewelled staff also. Lindy Ekstedt,

had manyopportunities this year to honour those wonderful women

Millie Ogden and Lexia Kleinert have joined the team and

and wish you well as you continue the journey with all those in the

D'Arne Finnis has returned from maternity leave. Maria Espinoza

Loreto community.

and Brenda Lovell have moved on to different positions and later this year we will farewell both Elise Hoath and D'At-ne Finnis. It is with immense gratitude that we acknowledge all staff for the fine

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