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t is often said that the only constant in education is change. 2006 has been an exciting year

of change and development at Loreto Mandeville Hall. It has been

a year of change and challenge at the level of state curriculum and

national assessment and reporting, at School level a year of change in curriculum offerings and pastoral care structures, and another year

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of change and development in the improvement and opening of

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students pushing the boundaries in every area of academic and co-

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It is with pleasure that we present to yoi this wonderful magazine, offering a rich and varied collage of the School year.

The Loreto School spirit is something that one never loses - indeed it grows stronger with each passing year, and our Past Pupils and students in each year level are proud to be Loreto girls. A great part of building this spirit within oar student body is their education of where we, at Loreto Mandeville Hall, sit, in the bigger Loreto picture, We are a part of a world-wide Loreto, an

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international perspective of education, and of work for justice and for others. Tiroughout 2006, in the Loreto year of Freedom, the student body has worked particularly hard in the sphere of social justice to awareness raise and fund raise for Mary Ward International. The work of our Loreto sisters a,1

over the world is significant, They are contributing their skills and expertise Leadership 2

Spiritual 13 Debating

House events 22

School Community 26 Out & About 50 Curriculum

Drama 75 Art

in education and in pastoral ministry in Albania, Gibraltar, Italy, Ireland. Spain, the United Kingdom, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Bangladesh, Timor Leste, India, Nepal, Australia, Canada, the United States, Ecuador, Peru and Vietnam. Each one of

our students is a part of this work, for the funds we raise through our many student led initiatives go directly to Mary Ward International for distribution to the most needy of the Sisters and their communities, In December last year a group of our Year 11 students undertook a Pilgrimage to Vietnam, to work with and for Sr Trish Franklin ibvm in her Schools and

orphanages in Vietnam. The presentations given by the returning students and

staff to the whole School community were deeply formative. The students were prepared for the Pilgrimage in a prayerful context informed by knowledge and understanding of the work of Sr Trish and her companions, and their resultant experience was broadening, challenging and life-giving.

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These links, once made, are alive. The particular joy of our Loreto network is

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that the relationships being formed at School, every day, evident in the beautiful

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photographs in this publication, are already forming the basis for life long connections and friendships - and even now, these connections are global.

Reports 131

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School Captain's Report oreto's greatest achievement is its sense of community and friendship, one which I have enjoyed for thirteen years. It is in my final year of school that I can reflect and appreciate such a rewarding environment. As a Prep girl, 1 remember the reverence

I held for my Year 5 buddy. As a Year 12,1 i-eserve such amazement for my 'little sister'

and the realisation that I had reversed the roles so quickly.

As we approach the end of school, the class of 2006 passes another milestone, From Year 7 Record night, lunch times in the Roof Top Garden to the Year 11 Justice Raffle, we have experienced great times together. To lead my year level has been a great honour, but also

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great fun. The sense of acceptance and humour of thegirls has made invaluable friendships and memories.

Throughout the year I have enjoyed all that I have been apart of in the School, a result of working with great people. A thank-you to the Year 12 staff who have provided consistent support and friendship with their students, allowing our Year 12 to be such a rewarding

year. The particular guidance of our Year Level Coordinator Ms Michelle McCarty has Georgette Sc·minn been invaluable. The Councillors of 2006 are owed huge thanks for all their hard work and

commitment to our year level throughout the year. The events of Feast Day epitomised the manner in which they worked to include all Year 12s in the events of the School. I have been truly lucky to share leadership with Lucy Donovan. Lucy hasgiven me supportand friendship that has made the yeat- an even greater privilege. 1

In 2006 we reflected on the value of Freedom, an ideal we often come across yet rarely reflect on its numerous meanings, The Councillors chose to focus on the need to enjoy what we have by freeing ourselves from negativity or insecurity and in turn honouring the responsibility we have to help free others. Out- theme 'Freedom: Love to Live, Live To Be Free' called Loreto girls to

fully participate in our community, to take advantage of their opportunities and enjoy what they have. In the many events throughout the yean from PAF to Happy Week, I saw such pat-ticipation and contribution to the School where people embraced their lives as students and enriched the lives of those in need.

Loreto has taught me how to appreciate others and have compassion for all people in our society.

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It has called me to challenge myself in the way I view things and always be mindful of a commitment to humanity. Such ideals are invaluable, a way of life that defines all Loreto girls in the wider world. It is in these lessons of a Loreto education, and in the friendships of Year 12 that we can look forward to our time after school.

GN·gette Se,mlon, Sib,jol Capt,lin 2006

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Olivia Dalton

School Vice Captain Zoe Wood

School Councillor Portfolios

SRC Team Leaders

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Sophie Griffiths & Frances Simpson

Year 10

Clare Jones & Rebecca Moore Alicia Deak & Prudence Maynes

Jennifer Butcher & Olivia McCombe

junior School Liaison Melissa Dynon & Tess Gangitano Liturgy

Isabelle Tolhurst & Madeleine White

Year 9

Social Justice

Alice Halpin & Monica McGauran

Year 8

India Prior & jennifer Taylor

Aleksandra Lobaza & Annabel Suffren

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Melissa Jreissati & Brigette Reid

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20()6 SCHOOL 1-EACHING STAFF

Miss Josephine Fagan, BFA(Hons), Grad Dip Ed (Vis Arts), Adv. Diploma Arts (Electronic Design & Interactive Media) Mr Ron Ferdinands, B.A., Dip.Ed., M.A.C.E.

Principal: Dr Susan Stevens, Ph.D. (Melb), M.Ed.(Ed.Admin), M.Mus., A.Mus.A., Grad.Dip.(Adolescent Health and Welfare), Grad. Dip. Theol, MACE, MACEA

Deputy Principal - Director of Studies: Ms Elizabeth Burns, B.Sc.,

Mi·s Kathleen Flynn. Dip. T., Cert. (Art/design), Cert. (Gifted Ed.) Mi- 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

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

Mi- Roger Gill, B.Sc., Dip.Edi

Deputy Principal, Director of Pastoral Care (Years 7 - 12):

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

Mrs Mary Petrie, MEd(Melb), BSc(Hons), DipEd(Sec), Grad Dip Ed Studies (Student Welfare)

Directorof School Operations: Mr Andrew Schmidt, B.App.Sc., Dip.

Mrs Patsy Hanson, T.S.T.C. D.D.A., Grad.Dip.(R.E.) Mrs Kim Hauser. B.Ed.(Lib), M. Bus. (IT)

Ed.

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

Deputy Principal - Director of Junior School: Ms Louise Peyton, Dip.

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

T., B.Ed., M.Ed., Post Grad Dip Ed St (Student Welfare)

Deputy Director of Junior School: Miss Catherine Sim, Dip.T., Grad. Dip.(Spec.Ed.), M. Ed. (Ed Admin) SENIORSCHOOL

Mr Alon Kaiser, B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad.Cert.(Comp,Ed), Master of IT in Ed.

Ms Shizuka Kandori, Associate in Arts, B.A. Dip. Ed. Ms Robyn Kay, B.Ed. (Creative Arts)

DrJim Abbott, B. Sc. (Hons), PhD Dip. Ed.

Mrs Angela Klanic, B.Sc.Ed, Grad Dip RE

Mrs Rosemary Abbott, B.Soc.Sc.(Lib), Dip.Ed., M.Bus.(I.T.)

Ms Tamara Kuldin, BA (Literature, Drama & Theatre Studies), Grad Dip of

Mrs Annette Allan, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Maths Ed.

Ms Wendy Anderson, Diploma of Art (Music Perf.), Grad. Dip. Ed. St. (Student

Education (Drama/English) Mrs Susanne Line, B.RE, Dip. Ed.

Welfare)

Mi-s Lucy Lyford, B.Ed.(RE.),Grad. Dip. (RE)

Mrs Amanda Apthorpe, B.Ed., B.Ed.(Post Grad.), M.Sc., M. A.

Ms Kym Maclean, B.Ed (Drama Music)

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

Ms Deryn Mansell, BA (Ceramics), B.Lit(Hons), Grad Dip Ed, M.Ed (Melb

Theol.

Uni)

Mrs Lynne Beck, Teachers Diploma of Art, LLC.

Ms Aniela Marciniak, B.A., Dip.Ed.

Mrs Anne Bennett, B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed. (Children's Literature),

Ms Michelle McCarty, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Cert. RE, Grad. Dip. Ed.

M.A.(Lit.Studs.)

Studies (Student Welfare)

IMi- Vincent Berraud, Lic.LCE, M.FLE., Grad.Dip.Ed.

Mrs Sally McKenzie, 8.Ed., Dip. Ed.

Ms Catherine Blanden, BA (Social Sciences) La Trobe, Diploma of Education

Ms Sophie Morrison, B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed.

(Melb Uni)

Mrs Mai·ika Borlase, Cert. Visual Arts, B.A. (Fine Arts), Grad. Dip. (Fine Arts), M.A. (Fine Arts). Dip. Ed. (Visual Arts) Ms Lisa Bougadakis, B. Ed. (RE.)

Mrs judy Broad, B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad,Dip. (Library and Info. Science), Grad.

Mi- Michael Mulcahy, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Rel.Ed., Grad.Dip.Ed.St.(Student Welfare)

Ms Tessa Oddy, BA, Grad Dip Ed Miss Mary O'Driscoll, B.Mus., Dip. Ed., A.Mus.A., Grad.Dip. A.E.M. Mr David Oldham, B.Eng(Elec).. Dip.Ed., A.Mus.A.

Dip.(Children's Lit.)

Ms Angela O'Shea, B.Ed. (P.E.), Grad. Dip. RE Ms Tam Brothwell, Dip Ed, BA Applied Science Human Mov. Ms Kathy Paterson, B.A., T.S.T.C. Miss Marie Bi-own, D.S.T., B.Theol.

Ms Antoinette Poulton, B.A., Dip. Ed., M.Ed. (Special Education) Mr Michael Bucklow, B. Com, Dip. Ed. Mrs Jo Powell, BA. B.Ed. B.Theol. MA (Asian Studies) Ms Grania Burke, Dip. Arts (Music Perf), A.Mus.A. Ms Wendy Rickarby, B.Ed. (PE), Grad. Dip. Ed. St. (Student Welfare) Mrs Natalie Caruso, B.Sc.Ed., Grad.Dip.Sci.Ed. Mr Garry Roden, B. Ed. (Mathematics) Dr John Collins, STL, BSS, Ph,D„ Dip.Ed, Mi-s Joan Ryan, Teach.Cert., B.Ed. Mrs Leonie Conolan. B.Mus., T.S.T.C.

Mi·s Margot Thompson, B.A., M.A. (Hons.), Dip.Ed.

Mrs Di Cornish. B. Comm, Dip. Ed, Grad. Dip. ICTE, Grad. Cert. Careers Counselling

Mrs Jillian Diedrich, Assoc. Dip. Applied Sci, BA (Lish Grad. Dip. Sec

IMiss Laurinda Walker, B.Economics, Grad Dip Ed Mr Richard Walker, B.Ed.

Teaching

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

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

Mi- Damian Whelan. B.Ed., A.Mus.A. Grad,Cert.RE, B.Theol

A. (recorder), Orff Certificate Level 4, Kodaly Certificate Level 1, Dalcroze Certificate Level I.

Mrs Diane Draper, M.Ed., B. Ed., HDT(s) Mi- Matthew Eddy, B. A. (Hons), Grad, Dip. Ed. Mrs Anne Elliott, B.Mus.. Dip.Ed.

Mrs Christine Wood, Higher Dip of Teaching (Home Economics) Mi· Matthew Wood, MA, M.Ed, Cert. Gifted Ed, MACE. MAITD, MIIDM. Cert IVTAA

Ms Kaye Young, B.Ec. Dip.Ed. Mrs Fadia Zogheib, B.A.. Dip. Ed.

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Miss Et-in Schliebs, B.A. (Performance Studies and English)

Ms Pauline Abordi. B. Phys Ed., Dip. Ed., Post Grad. Dip. Health Promotion

Mrs Pauline Steedman, Dip. T., Grad. Dip. (HRE), Grad Cei-t Careers

Miss Jo Audley, B. Arts, B. Teach.0-Ions), Grad, Dip. (Theology)

Counselling

Miss Elizabeth Blackie, Dip.T., B.Ed., Grad.Dip.(Ed. Admin)

Mr Steve Stefan, B.Teach.( Prim), Grad. Dip. Archives and Records

Mi·s Margaret Bowden, Dip.T., B.Ed., Grad.Dip (Sp.Ed.)

Management, Grad. Dip. Planning and Design (Architectural History and

Miss Ellen Brethei-ton, B.Ed.

Conservation), Grad. Dip. Museum Studies

Mrs Chris Carne, B.Ed, Grad Dip in Educational Studies, Grad Dip Special Ed.

Ms Stephanie West, B.A., Dip. Ed., Dip. PE., Grad. Dip. Bus. ADAPEF

Ms Michelle Courtenay, Dip.T., Grad. Dip. (Visual and Performing Arts) Mrs Catherine Crowhurst, B. of Arts, B. Teach, Post Grad Certificate in Early

ELC

Numeracy

Ms Lindy Ekstedt, Dip Teach (E.C.)

Mrs Alison Durham, Dip.Ed., Dip.Fashion

Ms Kylie Mclennan, B.Ed (E.C.), Dip Teach (E.C.)

Miss Lisa Edwards, Dip. T. (Primary), B. Ed.

Ms Anna Munari, Dip Teach (E.C.), Master Ed Grad Dip R.E.

Mrs Mandy Edwards, Dip. Children's Services

Ms Millie Ogden, B.Ed (E.C.)

Miss Natalie Gray, B. Arts, Dip Ed

Ms Nicole Poison, Bachelor Early Childhood Studies

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

Ms Michelle Young, Bachelor Early Childhood Studies

Mi-s jane Hunt, B. Ed. (Phys. Ed.) Mrs Sophie Hunter, BA, Grad Dip in Professional Communications, Dip. Ed. Miss Peta Langford, B.T., B. Ed.

Mi-s Jane Lowe, Dip. T., Grad. Dip. Special Ed., Masters Special Ed, B.Ed. Mi·s Geraldine Lucie, Dip. T. (Pi-imary), Grad. Dip. (Info. Tech.) Ms Pamela Madden, BA, Grad Dip Librarianship, Cert Ed.

Mrs Vicki McNamara, B.Ed., Grad.Dip.(Technology) Mrs Andrea Moscato, B.Ed.

Mrs Marie-Laure Mimoun-Sorel, Licence Communication/Media, Dip. Ed. Mi-s 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. Mi·s Andrea Savage, Dip. T. (Primary), Grad, Dip. Music

Mrs Tiffany Stephens, Dip of Teaching, B.Ed, Grad Dip Ed - Information Technology

Mr Gary Thomas, B.A., B. Teach., B.A (honours) NON-TEACHING STAFF

Ms Kerryn Cormick, B. App. Sci-Phys. Ed., Grad. Dip. Sport Management Miss Kim Cotter, B.A.

Mrs Jennifer Dicl<son, B.A.

Mi·s Rosemary Doolan. B.Ed., Grad Dip RE, Cert. Theol., MACE Miss Anna Francis, B. App. Sci (Human Movement), Dip. Ed. Mr lan james, FCIS, ACIM, AIMM, MACE, Dip. Ed.,Dip. CM, B. Com Mrs Jo Lonergan, B. App. Sci (Medical Laboratory Science) Mi-s Anita McKinnon, B. Ed. 10

Mother Daughter Liturgy Everybody loves the feeling of receiving a letter. It makes you feel appreciated and cared for when you know someone has taken the time to write to you. When I was young, I used to receive letters

from a fairy called Candytuft. 1 would asl< her questions and she would answer. She would give me advice about problems I had with school, friends, and supported me through a lot of hard experiences. It wasn't until I was older that I discovered that Candytuft was my mother.

I remember the day they began, when I first found a beautiful little piece of note paper saying 'This is fun, is it for us?' in i-ed, curly handwriting with fairy dust sprinkled on top in a fairy house I had made the day before. 1 replied, and from that initial response came years and years of letters, always on beautiful paper and with curly red wi-iting and

fairy dust. 1 treasured every letter I received. Every morning that I woke to find another, I felt such a strong sense of being loved. Through Candytuft, my mother gave me someone to confide in, someone to asl< fot- help, and niost importantly, made me feel like I was someone

special. Each letter was written with such care and effort, always beginning with 'Dear Princess', some went on for pages and pages, always in the same extravagant writing, and each one contained kind words of support and love. I·'east Day Mils. at St P.,trick'. Cathed[-al

I can also remember the day when I discovered my fairy friend was in fact my mother. She had gone away for a holiday, and I had written a note, and my father, not understanding the detail and care required in response, had failed toconvincemethatthe my fairy had coincidentally

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gone on a holiday also. 1 stopped writing. Then one night, about a year or so after that day, 1 needed some help and advice so I wrote a letter addressed to my fairy Candytuft, aware it was my mother. 1 expected

she would have thrown away the paper by now and probably wouldn't even notice the letter. But the next morning I looked to my bedside

s a Catholic school, one of the most significant

table and there it was, a long letter on the same note paper, with the

expressions of our faith comes through our experience

same red curly writing, addressed to 'Princess', sprinkled in glitter

of prayer. Throughoutthe year our prayer life has been

and signed from 'Candytuft'. The feeling I felt then was even better

fostered by the weekly Chapel Assemblies which each year

then before, because I was able to acknowledge the huge amount of

level has participated in. This year, every girl has been able

love and care my mother put into these letters, and was touched by

to lead the prayer at these morning assemblies if she wishes.

the way she was still willing to play along, even though we were both

These assemblies have been special times to consider not only

fully aware of my knowledge that it was her. 1 still have those letters,

our needs, but those of the wider community and our world.

and read them occasionally, and every tillie they provide comfort

Staff and students have come together to celebrate Eucharist

and support as I am reminded of my mother's love and care which is

and it has been lovely to welcome parents on many occasions

present in each and every one.

also. An example of this is our First Friday Masses, which have

given us an opportunity to begin the day nourished by the

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celebration of the Word and Eucharist. I am deeply grateful to our Liturgy Councillors for 2006, Fenina Acance and Clare Condon. They have been a great supportto me, particularly in assisting with reading at Masses and liturgies, as well as writing a Chapel Assembly for the whole school. They have been

excellent leaders in this important aspect of school life. We have been blessed in the priests who have come to celebrate Eucharist with us throughout the year. They have inspired and challenged us, and theirsupportof our School is invaluable, As I write these words, we are approaching the end of another Church Year. Maythe blessingof the Chi-ist Child be with each and every member of the Loreto Mandeville Hall Community at Christmas and in 2007.

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Hayes. As part of their preparation the students attended a workshop with one or both of their parents. The workshop, conducted by Presentation Family Project, is an opportunity for parents and daughters to deepen or renew their understanding of this important sacrament. The workshop provides time for open discussion, questioning and sharing of thoughts and experiences. During Religious Education classes the students investigated a variety of Gospel storiesabout forgiveness,aswellas contemporarysituations both at school and in the family, thereby allowing opportunities to discuss scenarios that are part of their experience. On Thursday 30 March the students took part in a Reconciliation Retreat Day and were involved in activities including: decorating their banner, writing prayers and invitations and decorating our candles. The day concluded with videos, group discussion and a prayer.

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Religious Education lessons. Prior to the celebration the girls also participated in a Retreat Day, where they decorated candles to be used on their Communion day, wrote invitations to their special guests and completed their individual banners.

Each class in the School was responsible for decorating the pew banners for a small group of First Communion girls and would pray for them during the preparation for their special day,

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Debating Captain's Report

Grade A Team

his year, I have been lucky enough to captain Debating at Lot-eto Mandeville Hall and 2006 has been a bigger and busier

season than ever, with many new members learning valuable

skills and finding continued success. Although debating can be a daunting prospect, it has been wonderful to see the excitement and energy around the School before each round. The year began with a debating session open to all girls from Years 8 to 12 who were interested in learning about public speaking and the structure of debating. The session was led by former Lot-eto student and Debating Captain Elizabeth Ames and two other members from the University of Melbourne Debating Association. It was a chance to learn from some of the best young debaters in the country and the session involved mock debates and heated discussion. I was left,

IiI<e most other girls, with a greater appreciation of the skills that are learnt from debating.

As always, the annual inter-house debating competition in Term 2 brought considerable anticipation and nervous energy to each year level from Years 7 toll. However this year, to encourage more girls to simply enjoy and take part in debating, the criteria of the competition

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team that consisted of girls with no prior debating experience. This meant that those interested in debating, but a little intimidated or

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nervous, could enjoy their first foray into public speaking and have a great time. The competition thrived this year and every participant is to be commended for her efforts. The winning House in the junior

On behalf of allgirls, 1 would like tothankthecoaches whogenerously

division (Years 7 to 9) was Barry and in the senior division (Years 10

gave up their time to help organise and further the understanding

to 12), Ward took out the title.

of, at times, challenging topics. Many thanks to Mrs Thompson, Ms

In Term 1, the DAV inter-school competition began again and our ten

Ms Elizabeth Ames and Ms Kathryn Sharpe.

Kathy Patel-son, Mrs Anne Bennett, Ms Leesa Hale, Mrs Reta Clarke,

teams of debaters from Years 9-12 would be challenged by students from schools throughout our area including Xavier, St Kevin's and Sacre Coeur. Most girls who debated in past years returned in

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2006, yet it was encouraging and exciting to see girls with no prior experience joining and becoming important members of our teams.

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More than seventy-five girls gave their time and dedication to the interschool competition and we achieved some outstanding results. Overall, Lot-eto was awarded thirty-eight best speaker awards over five rounds: an amazing effort! On average, that means that out of ten teams, more than seven girls were the best contributors to their respective debates. Throughout the year, every girl involved

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in debating has been focused and dedicated to giving her best in each round. No team forfeited or tui-ned up unprepared, and this shows that the future of debating lies in very committed and capable hands.

Special congratulations to the B grade Team I who made it into the Octo-Finals and just missed out on progressing further. It was a wonderful effort and congratulations to; Olivia McCombe, Olivia Dalton, Zoe Wood, Daniella Stutt, Mellisa Jreissati, Sophie Russell and coach Elizabeth Ames.

To celebrate the end of the season, the third annual Debating Dinner was held on the 9 October and it was an opportunity foi- everyone involved this year to reflect on theii- success and give a report about their team's experiences.

Debating could notthi-iveat Loreto withoutthe hard work and behind the scenes organisation of Mi-s Sally McKenzie who, as Debating

Coordinator, has helped organise every debate and continues to ensure all girls enjoy themselves and achieve personal success.

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8ook Now was the theme for Book Week. On Monday everyone dressed up as something to do with Book Now.

On Thursday the author Elise Hurst came and sketched a witch.

Keen as could be the Echelon Production Group acted out the stories on Annie's Chair, The Short and Incredibility

Happy life of Riley and Irving the Magician.

New and improved the JLRC was transformed into a restaurant called "The Feed and Read".

On everyone's mind was what book would win the Award.

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School's Library. It is run by the fabulous teachers,

Mrs Hand, Mrs Lowe and Ms Madden. Every class has a library lesson once a week, where we borrow books and complete class projects by USing the resources in the JLRC. The greatest event of the year regarding Library is Book Week. There is a different theme every year, where students are asked to come dressed as someone or something relevant to the

theme. This year our theme was Book Nowl Every lunchtime during the week, the jLRC is open for all students to come and complete a quiet activity, finish off any work or access the computers. You can also borrow books during lunchtime. The jLRC provides non fiction, fiction, picture story and reference books. Anyone can borrow any of these books. There is a|ways time in c|ass to borrow i'

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On Tuesday 22 August the Echelon Theatre group came to the Junior School to perform a play using the shortlisted books. The

play was well scripted with humor and was very enjoying for audience members.

The performers had stylish yet functional costumes and a tremendous amount of

team work. The moral of the story was you can not hold something in your hands forever that belongs to the whole world to enjoy.

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The Learning Resource Centre In a rapidly changing world, the challenge for schools is to prepare students for a future which is largely unknown. In order to achieve this, our students must become 'lifelong learners'. This means they need to have the right toolkit of skills to successfully problem-solve and to find and use information effectively: they need to be able to work creatively with the knowledge they already possess, thus applying it to new situations.

Providing the appropriate resources and support to prepare students to meet this challenge is at the heart of the work done by the Learning

Resources Centre Team. For this reason. the team needs to be proactive in dealing with change, particularly in relation to the School curriculum. The introduction of VELS isa recentexample. This framework for new ways of organisingcui-riculum has necessitated a different approach to our work with students and teachers,

Mal<ing the Connections Central to the approach taken by the LRC team is putting in place the links between information, resources, skills acquisition and providing appropriate access. A number of factors come into play in achieving this: Staff Expertise The effectiveness of our programs hinges on the team itself. The team consists of Teacher Librarians and an Audio Visual Technician. The Teacher Librarians have expertise in information management and the teaching of information and digital literacy skills. In the case of the AV Technician, expertise in the use of multimedia technologies facilitates the acquisition of these skills by our students. Members of the team work closely with teachers to best utilise an enormous range of resources, both physical and virtual. The physical amenities of the LRC have been greatly enhanced in 2006.

A second Learning Area has been created, So two classes are now able to simultaneously undei-take research work. This area also includes an interactive whiteboard which greatly facilitates collaborative learning.

Print materials are still a vital part of what we provide and continue to

be a heavily used component of our resources. Our book collections are constantly assessed for currency, breadth and relevance.

Literature Program We have endeavoured to provide a reading space that encourages our students to sit quietly and reading during class and in their recreational time. Thematic reading and genre lists are compiled in collaboration with the English staff to promote a love of literature.

Learning Resources on the Online Curriculum This is central to the support we provide for learning through the Online Curriculum. It gives students online access to newspapers, journals, pictorial material and statistical information. Students can

learn the skills required to prepare a bibliography and avoid plagiarism, We are developing Learning Modules which provide 'anytime access' for students to learn and impi-ove a variety of skills when it suits them and at their own pace. Literature databases, reviews and reading lists are also available. All of these resources are available at school and from home, provid ng flexibility and just-in-time access. A complementary Teaching Resources section of the Online Curriculum is currently being developed. This will provide teachers with high quality, current online resources to incorporate into theii- teaching.

ICT Skills Program In 2006, Year 7 students have been taught basic computer and

network skills. They have completed a unit of work using Microsoft Excel. Lessons have been given on note taking, preparation of bibliographies, and using Microsoft Publisher.

2007 will see a move to shorter, more frequent lessons; we will take advantage of this to allow for greater reinforcement of the skills being taught.

In 2007, we intend to build upon our achievements of 2006. We will

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Every year, Japanese students from Year 8-10 enter Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest organised by the Embassy of Japan as a part of their cultural assignment. The students who received an award for 2005 are;

- Rebecca Howie (Winner of Junior B Division - Prize: Return air ticket to Japan, courtesy of Japan Airlines, and a 7 day Japan Rail Pass (Ordinary Class), and 3 nights accommodation at the Holiday Inn Kyoto, courtesy

of JTB Australia Pty Ltd.) Rebecca's prize winning essay is presented below. - Felicity McDonald (Outstanding in Junior B Division. She has awarded for three years in a row.) - Rebecca Nealon (Highly Commended in Junior B Division) - Rania Tabet (Highly Commended in Junior B Division) - Claire Wong (Outstanding in Junior A Division)

- Eve Lillas (Highly Commended in Junior A Division)

TOPIC: A feature article will appear to commemorate the 2006 Australia-japan Year of Exchange in Australian papers. What l<ind of topics would you like to include in this article and why?

s two countries that indeed hold a strong relationship with each other and are of great importance in our world today, there are

many things that I would like to I<now and understand about Australia, Japan and their friendship as we enter 2006, the Australiajapan Yeai- of Exchange. If this was done through a means that reaches all people, young and old. such as a feature article in

Australian papers, 1 would like to include various topics that not only inform us, but also help us to gain a greater understanding of our alliance with japan, its importance and how we, as a community, can contribute to and experience this,

The word exchange is defined ten different ways in the Oxford Dictionai-y, therefore one of the first things that I would want to see included in the feature article is what exactly the Year of Exchange means, what it aims to achieve and why it is occurring. Is it a cultural

exchange? Is it a student exchange? Is it a goods exchange? Is it all of the above? And why is 2006 the Year of Exchange? Through exchange in such areas as society. culture, arts, politics, business, education, technology and tourism, and government and non-government organised events, the Year of Exchange will aim to increase the relationship between the people and cultures of japan and Australia from January through to December 2006. It is to commemorate and celebrate three major past events - the first Japanese consulate being established in Australia in 1896. the establishment of the Australia-Japan Foundation in 1976 and, most importantly, the signing by japan and Australia of the

Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation also in 1976, It is vital that we know these facts as we cannot even begin to take part in or enjoy events commemorating these things if we do not know what it is that we are celebrating. A brief explanation of the logo and what it signifies would also be helpful, as it no doubt would be featured extensively throughout the celebrations. It is an easily recognised logo, however a relatively complex one as well. It shows a yellow stipple in the shape of an A and a i-ed Asian brushstroke in the shape of a j intertwined to symbolize the combination of two cultures. Though an apt choice of emblem for the Yeai- of Exchange, it is one that makes much mot-e sense once explained, and I would think it important and appreciated if this was included iii the feature article.

It is equally as important that we are aware of the history of the relationship between japan and Australia and how it has developed, as we celebrate and try to deepen its existence. The friendship between japan and Australia is an old one and over the years has grown from being primarily a ti-ade partnership to what it is now - something excellent, that includes culture, trade, politics, sister cities, sister schools, even sister radio stations, university partnerships and, especially in 2006, exchange. Understanding how Japan and Australia's friendship was strained during the harsh times of World Wai- 11 and then how it recovered through the mutual trade of goods, for example cars, machinery and rubber products to Australia and wool, beef and coal to Japan, is a significant 1-eason for the rapid increase in their relationship in the

post-wai· period. Both countries have bilaterally signed eighteen existing agreements and, in the last fifty years, there have been ten japanese prime ministerial visits to Australia and twenty Australian prime ministerial visits to Japan. Whether it be represented by somethingas simple as a timeline or as a detailed piece of writing in the feature article, it is a topic that I would like to include so that we would know where both countries have been and where they are now, and to help us to commemorate where the friendship has gone and where it is going. The events that will take place to celebrate the Australia-japan Year of Exchange and how the people of Australia are involved or can get involved are definitely things that I would like to include in the article. This celebration of exchange of culture is meaningless if the people of Australia cannot get involved and be part of it, as it is mostly about the people of each country experiencing the other's culture; however, if it was publicised in the feature article, people would find out about the events taking place and think to take part. These events will include performances of the traditional music of japan, collaboration of Australian and japanese popular music, Japanese garden creation, bonsai, tea ceremony, cooking and origami presentations, japanese martial arts demonstrations, competitions, student study tout-s, the continuation of the Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest, exchanges between museums and art galleries, the celebration of nineteen sister city anniversaries, symposiums, forums, tourism seminars, Japanese technology exhibitions and many more ideas have been proposed. Already this year, the Japan Junior Golf Club of Sydney has hosted an Australia-Japan Friendship Junior Golf Championship in light of next year's celebrations and to "...celebrate the relationship between Australia and Japan since WW11 and to promote junior sport between Austi-alia and japan." Every person in Australia can take part and they have a whole year to do so - although, they must be informed of the events befoi-e this can occur.

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On the other hand, 1 would not only like to include what events are proceeding in Australia, but also what events will take place in

Japan. This is a celebration of the friendship and cooperation of two nations, not just one, and 1, along with the people of Australia. would like to know that this is not just a unilateral commemoration. This would also provide us with an insight into their culture and how they will celebrate this anniversary of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation differently to US. Finally, there are some important questions that I believe should be answered in the feature article - why should this be commemorated,

why should we bother, and why is it important that we do it? We are a curious generation and we do appreciate responses to the questions that can sometimes be very complicated and difficult to answer; however, such questions help us to understand our world today and, in this situation, understand why international relations are of such value and importance, not just politically, but also culturally and socially. Trade is, of course, one of the most crucial points of Australia-Japan relations, although, so too is the impact both countries have had on the other's society, culture, people and way of life. This exchange is what helps our nations to grow and is why we should commemorate

something as crucial as the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation - this should and would need to be explained in the article for the benefit of each and every one of the people in Australia who asks these questions. Knowledge is power, and here, the knowledge we would gain from these topiCS being included in a feature article to commemorate the

Australia-japan Year of Exchange would give us great power - to not only understand the relationship and friendship between Japan and Australia and each other's culture, but ultimately the power to enjoy and get involved, as only the people can truly make it a celebration.

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Tournament of Minds Would our bird fly today? That was the question in my mind when I went to a Tournament of Minds meeting.

Tournament of Minds is a national competition involving a selection of students from Years 7-10 competing to solve a problem from a given area, over a period of 6 weeks. Our team chose the maths

engineering problem which was to 'make an exotic bird, when released from a perch must fly freely performing two different spectacular manoeuvres.' As a team we were required to write a script,

design and make costumes, create props and scenery and present the problem in a dramatic performance. 2nd R ,)11'r 1.-R

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started developing our exotic bird. I have never seen a bird 'dive bomb' to the ground so many times and I have never laughed so much as we continually developed and remodelled our bird to be more aerodynaniic.

Two days before our presentation for Tournament of Minds one of our team members

Harriet, accidentally received 3'dj degree burns to her

arm and leg. This was very upsetting for our team. At a sleepover the night before our presentation we

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were all so happy to see Harriet walk in the door. Even though she was in pain, she was committed and wasn't going to let her team down. Her arm was

covered in bandages so at the last minute we changed the script to say 'a fire breathing dragon had but-nt her arm.' Harriet was a role model for our team.

On the day of the Tournament of Minds Presentation our performance was great. Our bird

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It was disappointing for our team when we were notawarded a prize, but weare still winners. We took

up a challenge and progressively worked through and resolved all the problems to complete our task on time. 1 thought our team was a very special group of girls. Everyone's contribution was acknowledged and important, we worked so well together and had a lot of fun. 1 would like to congratulate our team Freya, Harriet, Alice, Brigid, Carly and Annabel. This was myfirst Tournamentof Minds and when I started I had no idea what to expect. I have learnt

a lot about team work and how great a team can be when the group as a whole can work creatively, productively and cooperatively with each other.

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TEACHERS

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Department represents the diverse interests

and strengths of students at Loreto Mandeville Hall. A

range of exciting activities and opportunities have been offered this year and it is wonderful to see the girls embracing these opportunities with such fervour.

The year started well with Year 12 student Isabelle Lane

receiving a Commendation for lei- entry to the Monash University Law School Human Writes Essay hlhtnlian Stock E.whallge game

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Competition. Similarly, Year 7 student Stephanie Robinson was honoured by having her entry to the 2006 Daffodil Day Arts Awards selected for exhibition at the 15W Gallery in the Under 18 Writing Category of the competition. There was huge interest in the Australian Stock Exchange Sharemarket Game with forty-two SenioiSchool students taking part in the competition. By the end of the ten week competition, it was Shannon Davidson (7) who hit the Lot-eto

Mandeville Hall leader board, coming 29[h in the state out of a total of 4916 competitors. A large number of girls also entered the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria Trivia Challenge. Twelve girls went on to take part in the online final later, while our Year 9 team ofJacqueline O'Connell, Lexie Griffin, Carly Gilbert and Alexandra Cowen won their category of the competition.

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Our Senior School Tournament of Minds teams also performed well this lean with the Senior School team who tackled the Social Sciences problem, Trick or Treaty being awarded Honours at the fiercely contested Regional finals. Georgie Toohey, Katya Smirnova, Sophie Merrick. Lilybet Holt, Anneliese Henjak, Frances Lee and Diana }al<obson were rightly pi-oud of their efforts. An impressive number of girls have expressed interest in and entered various competitions that have been offered over the course of the year, including the Australian Catholics Young Journalist Award 2006, the Corporate Social Responsibility Competition, the Scarlet Stiletto Awards

and the 2006 Somerset National Novella Writing Competition. c .110 , 1,1/uinme /'oid/on

4 Pre],aring fi,rrll,tirimment <>IT'linds //,·,1,/„/l/,ch·i'ith/,i/ j)(#I'n·/7,-es. Year 5 Individual Differences Throughout Term 2 the Year 5 ID group have been doing a unit focussing on Global education.

The major focus of the group has been to gain a greater education about issues such as, children who work, the poverty cycle, and understanding the different ways in which people in other parts of the world live.

Molly Cool< from 5 Gold was able to share a wealth of information with the group. Molly's mother,

Jacinta nursed in Saudi Arabia and allowed Molly to bring to school with her, her old Ahaya (cloal<) and Yashinal< (face covering) to show the girls. During this session Molly told us that many Islamic countries require women to wear this clothing outside their homes. The only men allowed to see a woman's face are men in her family. In Saudi Arabia there are religious police who patrol the streets enforcing the dress laws. They carry a thin stick and hit you on the anl<les if you are dressed immodestly. Mostimportantly the girls leal-ntaboutthe millions of children whonotonly work for a living from an early age, but who are deprived of an education.

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ELC Left and Right: learning together and with the help of the Junior School

Year 1 have fun

Busy as a Year 3 We have created many wonderful models of nets using geo shapes. With the Lego ,A Dacta we have created a range of models to demonstrate wheels and axles, pulleys, levers and cogs.

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interactive games and activities. It has made learning lots of fun in Year 3! One of our favourite

Maths games is ghost blasters and we love the spelling games

we've played. After working very hard writing stories in Term 3, we published

an IT book using the Microworlds program and now we are Microworlds

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experts! We have taught the Preps and our Year 6 buddies how to USe the

program. We even invited our parents to our first Year 3 IT Book Launch.

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National History Challenge suits for the 2006 National History Challenge State

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for their detailed, original and creative responses.

Canberra to receive award !

all students are to be congratulated for their

volv€unent, special mention is due to a number of students:

Loreto Mandeville Hall Year 11 History students Alicia Deak,

McCombe (Year 11) was placed 2nd in the State for

j 3 say in the special category of 'Turning Points'. Another

Charlotte Ireland and Rebecca Moore recently made some history of their own! These girls were recently notified that they will be

Year I I entry, submitted by Alicia Deal<, Charlotte Ireland

travelling to Canberra to receive prizes and medals as recognition

and RE3becca Moore was placed 2nd in the special category

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War and Peace'. This same team was also judged to

On the 28th November, Alicia, Charlotte and Rebecca will be

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presented with their award as National History Challenge 2006

Charlotte and Rebecca were invited to attend an

Young Historians of the Year, Victoria at a reception to be held at

award 5 ceremony on Thursday 26 October at which a range

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Parliament House in Canberra. The girls will receive their award

dent work was displayed and prizes distributed. The

from the Hon. Julie Bishop MR Minister for Education, Science

y Department looks forward to an ongoing interest

and Training. This is an outstanding achievement on the part of

)mmitment to the National History Challenge from

the girls and is a testimony not only to their pursuit of academic

its across a range of year levels in 2007.

excellence and original research, but also to the strength of

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1.-It: Olivia McConibe Rebece·a Xloore· Alicia Deak Charlotte Ireland

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Catharine Lucas Alicia Deak Harriet Horsfall

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DIRECTOR

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Maths in the Junior School In Year 6 Maths is very

exciting. This year we have been learning about

fractions, location, time and the four operations. Some of the projects that we have completed include a mapping activity called Numeracy Island in which we created our own island. We had great fun spending money in

a task called Spend A Mi//ion and we thoroughly enjoyed planning a family holiday around Australia called Let's Take a Ho/iday.

In class we worked on a variety of activities catering to everyone's individual needs. It is good to work on engaging tasks that provide us with an achievable challenge. On Monday some girls go to a separate class where they work on extension tasks such aS the Maths Challenge. Although it is fun it really stretches the brain.

Some reflections about Maths in the junior School:

Prep:" I like counting", Amelia, julia and Jasmine "I have nearly finished my maths book" jasmine Year I: "I like counting" Mia

Year 3: "it's fun because you get to woi-I< things out" Miranda Year 4: "1 like the games that we play in Maths"Kitty

me GIANT Cookie One Day, before going out to lunch, I went to Mrs Lucic with a special cookie recipe. My mother had bal<ed a cookie using the same recipe, and I wanted to tell someone how delicious itt was! After telling Mrs Lucie about the cookie, she suggested to me

that I could perhaps bake a Giant Cookie to share with the class for Maths. At the moment Year 4s were working on fractions in their maths classes, so this cookie became part of the learning and lunch! It was also Maths Week at LMH, so a great opportunity to learn whilst eating!

We learnt how to share this whole cookie with twenty-four F famished and voracious eaters!

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tmt* In their shoes Hypatia (370-415 A.D Hypatia lived and worked in Alexandria, in an era when the city was a great centre of Greek intellectual life. Much of her life is clouded in legend. She was the daughter of a mathematician and was probably educated by him. She never married. Hypatia's beauty and talent were legendary. She was one of the university's most popular lecturers. She is believed to have lectured on mathematics, philosophy and astronomy. (-lian i · 1706-1 7 2, Emilie du Chatelet was a beautiful,

wealthy aristocrat. Whilst she did not make any important original contributions to mathematics she is best remembered for her

translation and analysis of Newton's 'The Principia' - his famous woi-I< on calculus.

Ada was introduced to Charles

Babbage in London. At his studio she saw his Difference Engine which was an early form of computer. Ada and Babbage communicated by letter over many years and Ada suggested to Babbage writing a plan for how the engine might calculate Bernoulli numbers. By the

mid-twentieth century Charles Babbage would be recognised as the Ye.ir· 11) >tuili'!w. XI.uh. G.lille. 1).1 father of modern computers and Ada Byron Lovelace as the first person to detail the process now known as computer program. A software language developed by the U.S. Department of Defense was named "Ada" in her honor in 1979.

Maria C., . 1 - 718-1799) Maria started the work for which

she became famous when she wasabouttwenty yearsold. Itoccupied all of her intellectual attention for ten years. A story is told about the

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hard work or just a juggling act?

way she would sometimes solve a difficult problem. After struggling unsuccessfully with it, she would give up exhausted and go to bed. Once asleep, she would rise, still asleep, go to her study, write out the complete solution and then return to bed. The next morning she would discover the problem at her desk, completely solved.

Emmy Norr' · · (unki,rhw,1-193 Emmy Noether worked in a part of mathematics known as abstract algebra. She was a woman who changed the face of algebra with her work. In 1932, the International Mathematics Congress in Zurich finally brought her the recognition due for her great achievements.

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Drama Captain's Report

rama at Loreto Toorak started with a bang with the release of Loreto's first ever monthly online Drama newsletter, Drama Queens. This newsletter was created under the

guidance of Miss Schliebs and has been produced so that enthusiastic

drama students from Years 7 to 12 can come together to present their latest ideas, interviews, pictures, production news and drama

The final term continued to be just as exciting. Drama classes from Years 7 to 10 continued to work hard developing their acting skills and learning about a variety of contemporat-y and classical performance styles which were applied in class performances. The Year 12 Theatre Studies students showcased their monologues over two nights in the Drama Hall to a delighted and impressed audience.

gossip to all drama students.

In early Term 4, the Loreto/Xavier Spring Play was held in the Drama

In Term I we began with the annual Performing Arts Festival where

Hall. This year the students performed Moliere's classic, Tartuffe

Barry, Mornane, Ward and Mulhall worked very hard in the first

which was directed by Ms Tamara Kuldin. The cast worked extremely

weeks of theterm preparinga singing, dancingandactingmasterpiece,

hard to produce a fabulous and highly amusing piece of theatre.

which was performed in Hamer Hall, All the captains did a fantastic

job and the night was very successful. Congratulations to every girl who participated, especially the overall winner Barry!

The Drama calendar continued with the Year 11 Drama Ensemble

Evening. The two classes performed four thrilling non-naturalistic Brechtian and Absurdist pieces, which intrigued and entertained the

The term continued with the year 10 Theatresports Competition where the three Year

audience.

10 Drama classes showcased their

improvisational skills on stage in the Drama Hall. Each group of five girls were very impressive but the trophy went to Ms Kuldin's class,

Out- final event in the Drama calendar was the annual Year 7 and

Late in the term Drama and Theatre Studies students from years 9- 12

8 Junior Interhouse Drama Festival. The Festival proved to be an

were busy auditioning for the St.Kevins / Lot-eto musical, My Favorite

enjoyable and fun-filled afternoon for all involved. Congratulations

Year and also for the Xavier/Loreto Winter Play, Macbeth. After the

to the Year 8 students directors who led their respective Houses so

audition process casts began working hard on their productions,

competently.

In Term 2 the two Theatre Studies classes joined together under

As the year of fabulous Drama has come to an end I would like tO

the guidance of Mrs Kay to perform Thornton Wilder's, Our Town.

extend my congratulations and thanks to all Di-ama students from

This three Act play is Set in the early 1900s in a small American

Years 7 to 12 fortheirhard worl<and enthusiasm throughout the year.

town called Grover's Corners. The piece is about the cycle of life

The Drama department has had an exciting year and I would like to

and the experience of simply living. Each Year 12 girl took complete

also congratulate the Loreto Drama Queens Committee, who have

responsibility for a stagecraft area from make-up, props and costume

done a brilliant job this year and attracted many readers, 1 would like

to lighting and sound. The play was performed over three nights

to thank the entire drama department, particularly Mrs Robyn Kay

and was both a moving and entertaining piece of theatre, which was

(Head of Drama) and Miss Erin Schliebs (Drama Technician) for their

enjoyed by its audience.

dedication, support and guidance this year. Ms Tamara Kuldin and Mrs Maclean have also given much time and energy to their students and the cocurricular Drama program.

The drama continued in Term 2 where the VCE students from Loreto

and Xavier combined to perform the famous Scottish play Macbeth. The production was held over five nights and performed in the Crypt

Drama at Loreto has truly enriched my life and while I am very sad to

at Xavier. The performances were very powerful and the cast did a

be leaving Drama at Loreto I know that the department will continue

brilliant job of honouring Shakespeare's famous play.

to evolve and give girls as much fulfilment as I have had,

In Term 3, we were bombarded with the all singing, dancing and acting St.Kevins and Lot-eto cast from Years 9 to 12. In August the fabulous musical, My Favorite Year was performed at the Ruby Tout theatre at St.Kevins. The show was filled with fun, singing, vibrant colours and lights, clever dance routines and even more singing.

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become - the Rat Race. The production is about rats living in poverty but then a character named Snortle comes along and gives them hope. The play is full of great performers and is filled with fantastic songs; it was a great success. 6,i/'4·/l,1 (.'a.4 'i

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developing that into script writing, then a performance which were based around the Chinese horoscope. Each group had a different animal and its characteristics

as the basis of the play. For example each play was titled 'How the ... became so ,,.', or 'why the ... is so .

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Apbol t{te buid, 24*Af-9 " Wattzepy MakbLU' 1\ ext to our national anthem, Wa/tzing Matilda has to be the most Australian song there is. People have even said

it should be our anthem: it's a bit easier- to remember, anyway. But for all the times we sing it, has anyone evei-

listened to it? Examine the lyrics and you'll find, rather than a patriotic anthem, it's about a thief who commits suicide when he is apprehended. If a modern pop group wrote a song like that. there would be protesting parents and intel-ested parties doing their very best to get it: banned. They would ask how a song that 'glorifies' such acts could be considered appropriate. So how did Waltzing Matilda ever become our national symbol? I can only speculate.

Of course, if we consider a song about a criminal inappropriate, we may as well erase the first hundred years of White Australian history. Perhaps this song is our way of paying tribute to our ancestors who somehow wrought our fair nation out of untamed land and unlawful people, Perhaps it's a song of praise for their worl< and unwavering persistence. Perhaps it's a requiem for what they lost - hoines, families, years of their life to start again here,

If we follow the idea of sacrifice, Waltzing Matilda is a lot more appropriate for some occasions. It's played for our diggers, war veterans and fresh troops sent out to fight in some distant part of the world. There is something of a parallel, it seems - drowning in a billabong or shot dead in battle, swagman and soldier both were defending freedom. It's not a perfect

metaphor; our soldiers are regarded as heroes, not criminals, and do not go into battle intending to die, but the link is there. The common theme of sacrifice for freedom exists.

So is this the way a requiem becomes our war medal, our badge of honour? Is this song a sign of our pride and resilience?

It begins to become clear why this is such a purely Australian song. Throughout history, we as Australians are personified as the swagman, as the criminal, as the freedom fighter. There are more reasons than a simple catchy tune that this is our unofficial anthem. Our land, our people, our hearts are all represented in this song. Australia 'rocie on the sheep's back': a squatter protecting his sheep appears in the song. Australians died to defend freedom, a homeland, a way of life: they still are, and every time we sing that swagman dies free again.

Perhaps this reads too much into a simple song, but folk songs have always had a meaning somewhere behind the too-ralis and catchy melodies. People sing this song for a reason, and I have examined an interpretation that may be taken. Still, i-eason lies in an individual's mind and so this explanation is mine. Let people sing for their own reasons: because it's fun, because Grandad used to sing it, because it's Australian, because we always have. I will sing for the past, and every time I 1-eturn to this refi-ain I will remember who built our country,

This song will be my song of sacrifice and our ode to our freedom. What better song could there be?

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first steps in another country. Even though I was in the international area, it was still very

special. It felt amazing when I was in Greece because it was so different to Australia. It was

a great experience that I will never forget. Zoe Sfetkidis

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A New 894**043 The small town had been preparing for the visit for years. An intimidatingly large hall had been erected years before in anticipation - it was the most embellished and reputed building in the district.

It was the brain-child of Monsieur Caldamom - the gothic fagade, detailed frescoes, and the acoustics - it was the acoustics that bought Mr Caldamom the status of nobleman in his district. No one seemed

to mind the melange of architectural styles and eras that now lowered

The conductor had not yet appeared on stage but, yes, how he was striding towards the orchestra. Eyes in the audience tranced his movements, each deciding whether his ridiculously short coat-tails were indeed fashionable or ludicrous. The men seemed to find his

outfit the latter while the women - my, how striking and innovative he was!

The conductor was an ordinary-looking man - no irregular features

in the town square. So when it was announced (So tentatively at first

marked him extraordinary in any way, nor was he endowed with

- could it be true?) that the Waldebourne orchestra would in fact

any particular brand of beauty or handsome. He gave an almost

appear in this relatively unknown and over-zealous little town, well

imperceptible nod to his audience of apostles and turned to his

- they were ready.

orchestra.

The Waldebourne orchestra was praised in expert milieu all over

The beginning of their piece was a lonely sight. Bows moved in start ling

the world. For a while back, whisperings of a romance between two

synchronicity, fingers that had moments earlier sat deadly still were

flautists had darted back and forth, consistent debate took place over

strumming and tapping instruments with remarkable agility and speed

who really was the best violinist but what drew the most notoriety,

and faces that had seemed strongly detached were now fully absorbed

what one thing that had peaked everyone's ravenous interest- was the

in their graceful task. It was this sight that was first noticed, and then,

conductor. Those superior few who had the privilege - nay the honour

oddly enough the small, intimate audience was struck by the entwining

- of being audience to one of the orchestra's widely anticipated but

of so many fragments of sound into such harmony, such smooth and

rarely performed shows, seemed to take on a new persona. It was

easy chords.

now considered one of the symptoms of a Waldebourne audience member - the knowing smile, the stai-tied jump at any sound that was mildly discordant and the humming that lasted for weeks.

The audience sat in breathless silence and while the conductor

directed his musicians with such grace, such elaborate arches with his batons, that his audience could do no more than gaze in astounded

Yet, it remained very much a mystery as to why this famed troupe was calling on the small town. Almost no preparations were required, SO all that remained was

to wait, gossip and clean roads were swept, the hall was feverishly attended to, and the front gardens miraculously sprang into flower within a matter of days. The orchestra had sternly refused a welcome parade - Mr Caldamom

thought they to be rather terse - and were now set up on stage for their performance. Town members crept in silently from the entrances, like guilty thieves smuggling a treasure. Women gingerly

sat down, smoothing their skit·ts, brushing imaginary specks of their spotless gloves. Silence was brol<en by interludes of coughs and tuning insti-uments. The men adjusted their bow ties, masking their boyish enthusiasm with discerning nods and grunts of approval.

admiration. And then, after the performance, it was announced - the

most startling and singly exciting thing of all - the orchestra would be creating a new beginning in this small town. The town was to play host to all future performances of the Waldebourne orchestra, and the enchanting rhythms of the orchestra would be heard throughout their town, for many years more. It was the conductor who announced this news after the performance it was more than Mr Caldamom could than to utter a quiet humble thankyou.

r Tifer It is a beautiful summer day and it is very sunny, not the blazing heat that is unpleasant, but one of those warm days with a slight cool breeze. There is no sound, except for the

passing of cars on the road. Tiger sits quietly in the shady garden bed. He is completely quiet, with not much goingon in his head atpresent, though

his ears and tail flicker occasionally. The green leafy plants come up to about halfway up his legs, but against the natural greens and browns of the surrounding plants, the fat ginger cat sticks out like a sore thumb. He

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and watches, alert, as the rustling continues. He carefully follows the movement and then quickly taps the leaves with his paw. He taps it again and again. slowly herding the poor Jessica Minear, Year 12

lizard towards him. It's like a game now. Tiger reaches out a white paw and hits the little lizard, but this time

he doesn't lift up his paw. With small jerky movements he brings the lizard towards him and peers under his paw. Satisfied he has captured it, he

lifts the paw and lets the lizard 1-un away foi- a short distance. Again and again he plays this cruel game with the doomed creature, until he tires

and takes it up in his mouth and punctures it with his fangs. He drops it; he is bored with it now it is no

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Year 10 Writing Competition Winner - Marguerite Humphries

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Elizabeth walked down the uneven cobblestone street that winded through the small town. Finally, school was out. The boys at the back of the class had been particularly annoying, kicking Elizabeth's chair when Miss Smith wasn't looking and dipping her plait into theit- ink wells. The bottom of her plait no longer resembled a plait, but a blue shrivelled thing. Summer had now dawned on the rural town and all the children were to be sent out to work on the fields and up high on the hills looking after the goats and sheep, On that thought, Elizabeth instinctly raised her hand up to the hill directly overlooking the town. The grass grew thick there, overrunning the small stone path that snaked its way to the top. Trees scattered over the hill, scraggly and solem, as if transported from another world. Perched on top. was the house. It used to be a great castle, but then it was raided by the neighbouring rebels. They looted the place, slaughtered everyone inside and the once majestic place, had been left into decay.

There were many stories of who once lived there. A great knight, a duke, a wealthy merchant the townsfolk would say, But non would pi-ofess on who now haunted those lonely ruins. A girl - the daughter of whoever once lived there - was killed either in those stone cold rooms that horrible summer night, two centuries ago. Tales had been passed on, even to Elizabeth's grandmother, that the town had heard screams echo in the hills by the many that had been killed but none so frightening as the girl. One could still hear,

once a year, on a hot summet-'s night, the cries as the girl was abused by the men, and finally kicked till she was left dead. Many said they had seen her. atop the hills her skirt flying and the wind in her hair. They said that she had hair the colour of flames, and atop the hill, her hair flickered like the flames form a fire.

Elizabeth did not believe these rumours that floated about town, in the pubs on non-eventful days. She believed the girl had been killed. but certainly there was no ghost that haunted those ruins. The cries that were sometimes heard were merely the rush of the wind through the stony cracks in walls of the ruins.

Elizabeth had a good mind to walk up that hill and see the so-called ghost for herself, When Elizabeth set her mind to something, she invariably did it till it was finished. So Elizabeth set off to the hill, slinging her heavy school bag full of books over her shoulder. She

walked down High Street. till she got to the edge of town. The sun glowered warmer over the hot town than before, but Elizabeth was determined and she marched her way through Mr Smith's - the goat farmer - field, taking care not to step on anything that might ruin her shoes, till she got to the start of the little path, She began climbing as the path virtually appeared and disappeared,

due to the weeds and grasses that swarmed the place. Elizabeth's feet began to hurt and so she stopped on a rock, She could see the town from here and marvelled at the business of the streets and how quickly everyone ran from place to place. Up on the hill, in the peaceful surroundings, Elizabeth's breath and heart slowed, till she was ready to set out again.

She pulled off her shoes tying the laces togethei- so they could rest on her neck. She also pulled off her unbearable thick woollen stocking and set on her way. It was hard work and she often tripped, leading to very sore and blistered, bleeding feet, She picked up a stick to help her up the rest of the way. And suddenly, she was at the top. The sun was beginning to sink, throwing pink and gentle orange light on to the ruins. The long shadow told Elizabeth that she should be home now, but she just wanted to enjoy the freedom for a moment longer. Dropping the bundle of books, stockings and shoes, she walked to a ledge and sat down, leaving her feet dangling.

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The cool evening air brushed over her feet and the heat left them. She looked into the distance and saw the rolliing hills disappear into craggy mountains with snowy peaks. She smiled at the quietness and serenity of the ruins and wandered why

stories and rumours of a ghost kept them away. She glanced behind her and studied for the first time, the ruins that had, since she as a child, overlooked her home.

Stone walls ran in a square formation and she could see from where she sat, more walls inside. A stone stairwell, shaked up the left side of the far right wall, but it suddenly stopped halfway up long since collapsed. Blocks of stone scattered the place and Elizabeth believed that no one had entered the place since.*.well...since two centuries ago, Elizabeth realised the sun had nearly set and grasped that she had been up there much longer than she intended. She realised with horror, that her mother had been expecting her a couple of hours ago and would be dreadfully worried. She glanced one last look at the ruins and prepared to head down. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a flicker of red. Elizabeth stood stock still, not daring to breathe unable to register what she might have seen. It had looked to be a girl, not nearly eighteen, with hair of the reddest fire.

Elizabeth closed her eyes. She didn't want to look. There was a murmur in the wind. "Don't...don't go..." Elizabeth closed her eyes tighter and clenched her fists. She would not become one of the superstitious women of the town. Then she felt an eerie presence. It was icy cold, but with, somehow, a gentle warmth radiating from it. And it dawned on Elizabeth, that the eerie presence must be a spirit.

She felt a warmth in her hand and there was a sudden light in her eyes, yet her eyes were closed. A picture passed through her mind. She was leaning over a banister, looking down. She heard a scream and then she was running up the stairs, flight after flight. She could hear the clashing of swords behind her, the screams of people as they were killed, and the blurred image of someone running behind her. He had a sword in his hand, a dagger at his waist, a helmet covering his face and he had caught her shoulder. She was falling down, the man picking her up, carrying her downstairs. She saw black. then many men surrounding her, then black. But she could feel pain. Unbelievable pain, as they used her, and beat her and kicked her like a poor stray dog. And then there was silence. She felt pain sweep through her body. There were cold flagstones underneath her and then suddenly, there was nothing.

Elizabeth opened her eyes, but no one stood in front of her. The spirit had gone. Elizabeth stood there, in the ruRns, her mind running through what had just happened, She remembered just before the feeling of being cold from the flagstones, that she had heard a voice murmuring "Rhiannon...Rhiannon..." Elizabeth figured it must have been the girl calling out her name. Elizabeth picked up her bundle and climbed down the hill, When she arrived home it was dark. She was shivering and mother yelled at her. She was forced to sit in front of the fire and told to eat the soup she was handed. She began to fee sleep taking hold of her, but before it did, she realised the girl, Rhiannon, through telling her story, no longer needed to haunt the ruins. Thegirl had found her inner peaceand she had been ready to leave the mortal world. Sinking into deep sleep, Elizabeth sighed as her mother kissed her forehead and tucked a blanket around her shoulders.

"What do girls get up to these days?" she asked her husband.

Year 9 Writing Competition Winner - Jinghan Xia

Co-*peti+g tive Coft A long time ago there was a perfect city.

If a man had tWO sacks of grain, then he would give them to his neighbour asking nothing in return; and his neighbour would help him mend his fence without a word being asked.

But one day along the snal<ing path that invited visitors to the age-old city, without her crumbling walls that cried tears of fragmented stone and cloal< of modest moss, there came a visitor: a lady on a horse. Her hail- cascaded down her back on a fountain of liquid amber. Her flowing skirts smooth as a crystal lake, undisturbed and cloal<ed in a dazzling mist of gold. Bright jewels hung from her like chains of blooms.

Everyone stared as she entered the country. They saw that her face was beyond the measures of beauty. Her lips blossomed into a sweet smile like flowers from Eden. Her eyes glistened like stars from heaven's grove.

All who saw her wanted her and courted her with fragrant roses and golden words. She spoilt them with good hospitality, giving them rich wines and fine food. Everyone flocked to her breasts wanting but a slice of her favour.

But there was something happening that no one had noticed. A neighbour did not share his grain; instead he tool< it to the golden lady, hoping for a share of her attention. A man did not fix his neighbour's fence: instead he was at the lady's feel, grovelling for her kiss.

Those that the lady blessed were filled with painted happiness, but those that she rejected were left in the rotting streets, their painted happiness washed away by their own corroding tears. Only then did they see that under their painted smiles; there was nothing but a cold black void. Their true happiness had been lured away by the fading kiss of the golden lady.

Meanwhile, the few who still pranced around the lady, feeding off her icy smile were growing mutated and evil. Emerald thorns of green and jealousy sprouted from their backs and hands, dripped with their neighbour's blood as they fought over the lady's favour. Their eyes grew hollow, drained by hatred and evil.

The walls of the empire crumbled and men trod on her weeping corpse as if her generous shelter and forever modest face had never been there before.

No one had noticed that under this golden lady's mask of extreme beauty in which the world was now so hopelessly ensnarled, there was nothing but coldness.

She had created selfishness. She had created poverty. She had created greed. She had created jealousy. She had created war. The world had been a city of innocence... Who was she that left us in such destruction?

She was the monster called money.

Journey to Our Heart «Life A dqi evevvt eutrywkeve" realise how udicrent life is with in Australia until you actually go there. When I left Melbourne it was cold, wet, the grass was tie sky was dark, with building every where. And then on the other side in Cental Australia the air was hot*every thing was dry -1,.3 '- ort 'ing blue, From then on I felt as if there was no rush that the time was still.

When I left Melbourne, I had a vision of what the landscape was going to be like from what I had seen on Rabbit Proof Fence - dry, vast, isolated, and with not a lot of people and no buildings around at all. Instead, when I hopped off the plane, on one side of Alice Springs was an empty area, undeveloped that spread for miles and miles, clear shining blue sky with no clouds, land that was dry. dull with a neutral/ reddish colour that had no trees or vegetation for miles. Then, on the other side, there were offices and factory buildings that: looked out of place and disrupted the scenery. There were bright white building and vehicles, that gave you an impression that the buildings were toys made out of plastic that you could just up. Further on in the town there were houses and shop's, which were surrounded with mountains of a sunburnt red colour and dry land which had different shades of brown. The town of Alice Spring was very quiet with not many people around at all, the pace was unhurried and it seemed like no one had a destination or a sense of heading towards anything., compared to Melbourne, where life is such a rush and everywhere you look there are people heading towards something in their life. It felt like I was the only one living there.

As we began to see more Aboriginal people I began to feel a bit uncomfortable, as I wasn't excpecting to see so much poverty. When I left Melbourne, 1 thought the Aboriginal people weren't going to have a big impact on me, but, to my surprise they touched me and this made me feel a bit of sadness, as I felt spoilt that I had so much at home and they are there with only so little. My first thought was that they where going to be all like 'me' who lived in a house and wore clothes that covered my body. Instead I witnessed people living by the Todd River in crude shelters and most Aboriginals wearing cloths that were too big and dirty for them. I also believe that, although I have been brought up in a multicultural society, I have never really had a lot to do with indigenous people.

When Minister Mr Greg Borchers came to talk to us about his job, which iS to help Aboriginal peop|e to get their land rights back, he told us that when the Aboriginals land was taken away from them, a part of their soul goes and their ancestors' spirit. He taught us that the Aboriginal people believe a lot in their own Sprit, their ancestors' spirits and the Dreamtime stories which have been passed down through generations. These are the things that have a big impact on how they live life today. Men's and women's roles in the Aboriginal societies are very different to those in our society. The men's role is to hunt for food and the women's role is to cook the food. There are many sacred places which are just for men or just for women. For example, women are not allowed to go anywhere near Kata-Juta as this is a very sacred space for males. While we travelled around Uluru we passed areas which had significance for only the women. Even some symbols are classified as male or as female, the didgeridoo represents the male's genitalia, so it is a custom that women are not allowed to play or touch it.

Mr Borchers also spoke about how the Aboriginal people have changed throughout their history, In 'To Kill a Mockingbird' when Jem says about his society, "there are four different kinds of folks", Mr Borchers explained to us that there are three different types of Aboriginals: those who are like 'us' with a job and home and family, those who have a job and are on the right track but get caught up in alcohol and drugs, usually ruining their future, and those who live by the river who have destroyed their future by drinking, taking drugs and giving up in their life. After he said this it made me really think, 'why would people want to live like that?' 1 didn't really understand how people could throw their life away, no matter what race you are or how much people take away from you, 1 believe there are always a better option than drugs and alcohol. He also talked to us about how there are a lot of murders in Alice Springs and it is usually involving Aboriginals. Hearing all this made me reflect on how lucky I am to be living in a community where I always feel safe and loved by people around me.

During my time in Central Australia I saw and acknowledged some amazing things and had some emotional times, because of things I had seen or situations I had been in which affected me. By having this opportunity it has opened my view in life and given me a better understanding about the Aboriginal beliefs and way in life, which I believe has made me a better person in a way.

Stepbanie Gorman, Mw,9

Year 8 Writing Competition Winner - Harriet Horsfall

Cal,OAki+Lg ttee Get It's Friday, the bell has just rung, signalling the start of what will be a big weekend; pat-ties, shopping trips and a date with a 'hot-as' Xavier guy. Anikah walks towards the gates, bounce in every step she takes with her just-scuffed-up-enough T-bars, the wind blowing

in her hair, enhancing the messed-up 80s look and her make-up floorless, yet discreet enough to avoid a detention. She walks towards the train station, fantasizing aboutthe car that she will own in just 4 days, a blue Mini Cooper; courtesy of her father. Arm in arm with Mel she walks into the milk bar just opposite the station, she browses through the selection of chocolates, candy and soft drink. In the end she just chooses a humble diet coke, despite the crisp, clean 50 dollar note sitting in her wallet, she isn't tempted by the wide rang of fattening treats: her size 8 figure needs to be maintained. On the counter of

the shop she notices a jar with just a few silver coins in it, beside the jar sits a pamphlet displaying a smiling adolescent looking African child who is painfully thin. Anikah looks more carefully at the description and sees that the child - Jahanak is just 9-years-old. "Care to donate to our sponsor child fund?" says the toothy old shop assistant as he hands Anikah her change. Giving a thin-lipped smile she puts all her change back into her wallet and hurriedly exits the shop almost embarrassed to be there. Mel follows her out and the pair crosses the street, "Miss, you forgot your di-ink!" yells the old shop keeper from the other side of the road, Almost red with embarrassment she crosses the street with her

head down, remembering the look on the shop keeper's face as she turned away from the jar. She doesn't see the Land Rover before it's too late,

In a small Ethiopian town Anil<ah wakes up, almost sick with heat, her clothes itching all over. She jumps up from the pile of straw that she has been sleeping on and gets to her feet. "Jahanak! Jahanak!" calls a woman from outside the mud hut. Anikah looks around,

bewildered by her surroundings, the new colour of her skin and the hollow feeling of emptiness that she feels in her pancal<e-thin stomach. "Jahanak where are you?" calls the woman again. Anil<ah realizes that she must be calling to her, so she steps outside the tiny hui and into the dusty heat of the outdoors. "Go and get water for the family!" instructs the woman, handing Anikah a large clay pot. Following the crowd of people who are also carrying similar pots she begins to wall<, making her way towards what must be a well or

reality is brought down upon her as the clay pot begins to make her arms throb as she makes her way down to the water. There is a dust everywhere and the dull noises of farm animals fill her head.

Four weeks have gone by and Anil<ah is still stranded in the third world. Ten grains of rice are presented for dinner round the rice pot she notices that the little girl - supposedly

her sister - has fallen asleep. "Palohmer! Wake up!" Anikah says. The little girl stays fast asleep. The family eats the miniscule meal, cooked in the murky water that took Anikah so long to get. The rest of the family leave foi- the chapel service, their best clothes on, ready to pray for what basics they wanted, leaving Anikah to look after Palohmer. After clearing up after the meal she turns her attention to the little girls and Palohmer's tiny body just lies there almost motionless, her thin frame Struggling to breath. "Palohmer! Palohmer! Wake up, please, Wake up!" The desperation in Anikah's voice eminent, as she sees her little rib cage ceases to move. Shaking her "sister's" tiny frame Anikah sees the blank look in her face and realizes that she is not going to wake up. Anikah smacks her fist against the wall again and again, questioning why she's been put in this situation, Her hunger filled body sinks to the floor and she begins to cry, so water-deprived that no tears emerge.

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In the coma ward of the Royal Children's Hospital Anikah wakes up. Seeing her surroundings she sighs with relief. The banana-bag above her head and heart-rate monitor have a calming effect on her as she adjusts to her modern surroundings.

"And now we have Anikah Pryor to give her speech on this weeks Amnesty International topic, 'Counting the Cost'". The sound of the principal's voice echoes around

the assembly hall as Anil<ah steps onto the platform and positions herself in frontofthe microphone. Onethousand eyes drill their stair into her as she takes a deep breath in and begins her speech. "Six weeks ago I was hit by a car, distracted because I refused to donate a few silver coins

to help a starving African child, and put into a coma. In that time I experienced a dream, a dream that showed me we have our values all estranged. Whilst we spend our money on private schooling and unnecessary material goods, children all over the world are suffering because of our selfishness. Every minute of everyday kids are dying, contracting AIDS and being forced to grow up much too quickly because ourgeneration of people just won't share. When asked whyon God's earth this is happening, Mother Teresa said "There is plenty for everyone on this earth for everyone, people just won't share". So let us bow our heads in prayer, and count the cost of the materialistic desires of our generation. As the school bows their heads in prayer Anikah breaths a sigh of relief, her speech is over, the message is delivered. As she walks to the train station alone, the money that was to be spent on the Mini Cooper is in World Vision's bank account, her just-scuffed-up-enough T-bars beginning to make her feet ache and the wind blowing her hair, enhancing the messed-up look she stops. From the pavement she can see the toothy old shop keeper looking at her. Anikah walks intO the milk bar, looks at the wide

range of fatty treats and selects the same, humble Diet Coke as last time. As she hands the shop keeper the crumpled $20 bill she smiles, and puts all her change into the jar that formerly contained a few silver coins, but now displays proudly its crisp, new notes. As Anikah exits the shop the toothy old man winks at her, and she gives a wave noticing for the first time the grey-blue bruise on

her hand. Curious, thought Anikah as she walked across the road, this time looking both ways!

Madeleine l)'Bricti, Year 12

Year 7 NA-iting Competition Winner - Shannon Davidson Ttte Ho-*Pe ovt tbe HDU

I looked out my window. the sun was only just beginning to i-ise. There was hardly a cloud in the sky. The trees and grasses waved gently in the breeze, the tiny stream splashing over the rocks, trying to get to the great river beyond, and finally, to reach the endless ocean. The hill, like always, stood in its place, watching over the surrounding country. Everything seemed normal, as I had always known it. But still, the air felt thick, dark and unkind. It felt as though something was wrong, or as if something mysterious was about to happen. 1 looked out at the hill once niore. On the tip, sat a tiny box. It was dai-I<, rough and misshapen. It had nevei- been there before, Filled with excitement, 1 crept out of bed. The cat, disturbed by my movement, lifted his head. He gazed at me questioning my actions, before

returning to be still, once more sleeping peacefully. The floorboards were hard and cold, splinters poking out in all directions. 1 pulled my slippers from the depths beneath my bed, wi-apping my feet in their soft, comforting wai-mth, 1 reached for my dressing gown, hanging limp over the bedpost. It was warm, I felt safe as I pulled it around me. My cloal< of comfort, my cloak of courage.

I crept through the house, the floorboards creal<ing undei- my weight. In the fit-eplace lay the burnt out remains of last nights fii-e. But the heat and cracl<ling flames were gone. The house was cold and frightening. Spiders crept across the walls, mice and cockroaches scut·Med around the floor.

The door groaned as I pushed it open, and the icy cold wind began to bite at my face. 1 slowly shut the door behind me, hearing it click into place. 1 began to run toward the hill, crashing through the dry grasses, but when I looked at the cattle, stopped and smiled. This was peace, this was happiness, something no one else seemed to understand,

I went on, pushing through grasses, over fences, under dangling branches. 11-an past the dam, now hard and empty, oh, how I wished for rain. The hill became harder to climb, with only grasses to hold as I climbed. My legs and arms were aching, the sun beaming down from above, My clothes were soal<ed through, my hair wildly framing my face.

Finally I was there, pulling myself over the top. There it stood. A house. The chimney had broken away and lay scattered over the hill top, The walls had been torn at by harsh winds rusted nails hanging out, sharp and menacing. The tin was missing from the roof, explaining the mystery tin found in the surrounding country.

I peered inside. It was dark and cold, In the centre lay an upturned table and broken dishes sat on the shelves. A single photo lay on the ground, a photo of a child. The other person in the photo was someone I knew, my mother. I began to cry. But mine wel-en't the only tears which fell. With mine, came the tears of heaven,

Rubv Carrodus, Year 12

M Wvk to Year 12. The Oak Parlour provided an exquisite venue for the music

Music Leaders

to resinate, allowing the students' performance skills to flourish. Loreto students were invited to host music students fi-om the

Stuttgart Youth Orchestra, Germany, during Term 3, when they visited Melbourne for a week during their Australian Tour. We were fortunate enough to listen to a concert by the Orchestra at our school following

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which the Loreto Symphony Orchestra were privileged to play with the Stuttgart Orchestra and the Melbourne String Ensemble at the Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank, conducted by the Stuttgart Orchestra's conductor, Alexander Scherf. It was a pleasure to have the 01-chestra visit our School and it was an amazing week for all involved, creating links with our new friends in Germany. Our combined musical with St Kevins College, 'My Favourite Year',

was a huge success, with humour, romance and zest for life much in evidence. It was a great experience for the girls from Years 9 to I I who participated in the musical and for those in the audience who thoroughly enjoyed the show.

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extraordinary musical talent we are blessed with at Loreto, with the

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school's top musicians being given the opportunity to perform at Melba

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Hall (Conservatorium of Music. University of Melbourne) accompanied by orchestra or piano. This year was especially memorable as we heard

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music from soloists from every senior year level, Years 7 to 12,

Other music events during the year have included The Celebration "Music ... can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable." - Leonard Bernstein

-his year the talents of our musicians have continued to

develop and improve. With over 24 ensembles, 36 teaching staff and more than 600 musicians involved in the music

program, Music has embraced the life of Loreto. We are privileged at Loreto Mandeville Hall to have such an amazing and supportive Music Department and to be given so many opportunities to experience all aspects of out- music-making through solo performances, ensemble performances, workshops, masterclasses and so much more.

The year began with (something like 'a bang,' but not that) the Performing Arts Festival held at Hamer Hall. This is an amazing

of the Piano concert, the Singers' Soil-Le, the Spring Ensemble Concert and much more with workshops and masterclasses organised at various times throughout the year. Music at Loreto continues to strengthen and grow each year, and I

feel privileged to have been involved in this amazing aspect of our School life. 1 would like to thank the Music Leaders I have worked with this year - Jialing Chen, Bridget Lester, Lee McCarthy, Helen McNamara, jessica Minear - for all their dedication to Music over the years and especially for their work this year. On behalf of all the music students l would like to thank all the music staff at Loreto for their consistent encouragement, help and support for all niusic performances and activities. In particular

I extend my thanks to Mrs Dickson, our Music Administrator, for her work organising all the events we are lucky enough to be involved in.

opportunity for the Year 12 performing arts music leaders to compose and teach the rest of their house their choral and instrumental

performances. This festival is a special experience for the entire senior school to perform at such an amazing venue. With much L puttin' on the ritz ...' and the 'world being a stage,' it was a successful and enjoyable night.

The Music Festival at Robert Blackwood Hall displayed 'la beautd de la musique', of our music at Loreto from Years 3 to 12, with a variety of performances from a large range of ensembles. From 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No, 5 through to 'The Impossible Dream' and Grieg's 'Peter Gynt Suite', the diversity of the music and the performances from our choirs, bands and orchestras ensured that it was a night to be enjoyed by all. The concert finale encapsulated the beauty of the entire evening with the lovely performance from all music students, Years 6 to 12 of John Rutter's 'For The Beauty of the Earth', accompanied by a chamber orchestra of music staff and students.

To all the musicians of Loreto - from Years Prep through to Year 12 - you are the heart of Music in the School, and it is with all your talents, skills and generosity that we are able to achieve the superb results we do.

Above all, 1 would like to thank Miss O'Driscoll, our Director of

Music, who works tirelessly to mal<e the Music Department all that it can be at Loreto and organises all the brilliant opportunities that we are given here. 1 would like to thank her for the support she has shown me this year and also to all my music activities throughout my schooling at Loreto.

It has been an amazing privilege being School Music Captain 2006 and I wish all music students all the best for their future years. I am sure that Music at Loreto will continue to reach even more brilliant heights in the years to come. Xicola /'ll//er, Lu· /2 S,-bool:1·lusic- Capuuu

In August, the Chamber Music concert in the Chapel of Christ the King, was another superb night full of music, with performances from many of the school's smaller ensembles, instrumental and choral, in the serenity of the chapel.

Lunchtime concerts were led by the Year 11 House Music leaders throughout the year giving girls the opportunity to perform their repertoire and improve their performance skills. With the Oak Parlour Recitals came magnificent performances from students from Years Prep

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"Life and music ... it's the same thing" Winnie the Pooh

2006 hasbeen yetanother yearfulloffunand beneficial

music opportunities for the Loreto Symphony Orchestra, Mandeville String Orchestra and the St Cecilia's Strings. With new members joining all ensembles this year, we

were able thrive and improve under the guidance of Mrs Leonie Conolan on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, and Mrs Elena Solovei who conducts St Cecilia's Orchestra.

One of the earlier performances for the Mandeville

String Orchestra was at School Assembly, where we delighted all who were familiar with the famous musical 'Beauty and the Beast'. The Symphony Orchestra played at Assembly later in the year as a prelude to the Showcase

Concert, featuring School Pianist, Jialing Chen playing the first movement from Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor.

And. as one of their last performances for 2006 the St Cecilia's Strings also performed at Assembly in October. As has become the tradition, in May we held an

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Orchestra was invited to play at the Yarra Valley Granimar School, with their music students and students fi-om

Wesley College, Glen Waverley, as part of their 2',d Orchestra Festival. This was a wonderful opportunity to mix with other students that share the same passion for music as we do. It was a wonderful night of music.

Shortly after the Yarra Valley concert, it was with great anticipation that we welcomed the Stuttgart Youth Orchestra from Germany who came to stay in Melbourne

fora week in August. Some of the girls' families were able to

billet musicians, and we thank them for their availability and support. The Stuttgart Youth Orchestra gave an inspiring and magnificent concert to us during their stay. The Loreto Symphony Orchestra also had the privilege of combining with the Stuttgart Youth Orchestra as well as the Melbourne String Ensemble, and rehearsed and performed the famous 'L'Arlesienne Suite' by Bizet at the Iwaki Auditorium. There were over 100 strings on stage together. The night was a hit and I believe everyone enjoyed working beside such talented musicians and through this, friendships were made that will last forever.

The annual Showcase concert was one not to be missed!

It was a fine night showcasing our most talented soloists, many of whom were backed by the Loreto Symphony Orchestra and the Mandeville String Orchestra.

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Annabel Jones loatina Pidem : i ·res,1 Vu

INRECTOI 1 Mr. Elena Solovei (Absent)

Iimphonic Band- -----

2006 has been another very successful year for the Senior School's bands: the Symphonic

Band, for girls from Year 9 to 12, and the Concert Band, for girls in Years 7 to 9. This year, the Symphonic Band has worked successfully with our wonderful conductor Ms Grania Burke, assisted by the dedicated Ms

Rebecca Matthews and Ms Wendy Andei-son, to achieve a very high playing level. The Symphonic Band participated in the 2006 Melbourne Schools Bands Festival at Robert

Blackwood Hall. Playing one set piece and two 4th R„iv 1.-It

Rchecca 1 lowic I.atiren lA,wler Elizabeth Olney litlia\Vallace Bridget

pieces of choice, the girls competed with over

I.Mtir Georgette Scanlon (inbrielle Cole. Erin Ryan

fifty different bands from schools right across

|ill Ch,·11 Mallilin· Cclicilese Cash,11]lint Gillis S :unanth,1 14„[burs

Melbourne. Following the performance, the girls

Moni.·,1.11.(;mran |).inielle(;rant ()ri.ina Kinse, Te-Gatigitano

worked together in a workshop, and were able to

N®mi Sculli 211,1 Ri,„·1.-14

11-„lit Row 1.-R

learn about many skills that will surely be useful in

Caitlin Noone Ren.it,1 Kupin.ki Jennifer Butcher Xi Chen

performances to come. Following this event, the

.|lilian I lirter i le].11 11.X.un:nra Olivia Coburn

Symphonic Band was awarded a gold shield, the

Carolin· Power Chloe Din-er .\inanda Chong-H.illidin

highest commendation in the festival. A superb

Gitilia \1:(;.turan X.italic Rainbaldi Erin Bvrt Ashleigh Kubiak

result!

11 .teve Marn-n Esther 11. Alahon Amelia H.irrison

The Symphonic Band continued performing

Mand, Ilane \1.1-nun Beth,im- 1·iigl,ind \11.Clit

1.11:v Moore Tess M,)i-iiane Sarah O'Connor

l)lit ['C'TOR

11. Grania Burke

fabulously, playing for the senior school assembly in anticipation of theannual Music Festival inJune. Music from the film, The Pirates of the Caribbean

proved very popular with our audience. The Festival itself was a great success, displaying the girls' dedication to preparation for the night. To finish off the year, the Symphonic Band performed at the Spring Concert under Winnie's Wing. This was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work of the band to family, friends and teachers. Congratu|ations to the many soloists who added flair to the Symphonic Band's pei-formance. The Concert Band similat-ly has had a productive and enjoyable year. Enthusiastically led by Ms Wendy Anderson, the Concert Band

continues to provide an opportunity for young musical talent to shine. This year, the Concert Band girls journeyed to Music Camp for an *t

intensivetwo-day workshop. Music Campgavethe girls a great opportunity to work with the Music Leaders from Year 12, to enhance their playing skillsand to createand strengthen friendships. On

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Mar.111 Whitc Stephallic Connell E.litlin PattiN<}11 C.imilla Caldwell

Claire litirphy Stephirnic· Casin I |.irriet I lait; D.li.y 1 1 .inmer 1<ri:ten Fowker M.idele·inc Gorman Alice 1).itc

.\inm I highc. 1<:itherine 11.4,agrorgiou 2ik| Row 1.-It

C.unille M.mee· Antoillette.jackson Bronte M.ithic.on

112,leleine Fitzgcralil Eli·za Sh,111\- Charlotte Coburn Fi-.ince. Shuttleworth Briclic Greene Nat.1.11.1 C ;rant

Millicent England Lucienne Greene Front R \, L R

Vivienne 1)inh Angela .\]c,\Ialion B.irbara Bradv Amelia Scheriani Charlotte· Cenede·se C.kitlin 14):ter Emilv I [anmer I·'redericit I laig

Sophie Rus.eli Rcialle Filippini Al,lileltine· Tchan 1)1141·:Cl-OR

11. Grania Burke

the Sunday of the camp, the girls were collected by their parents, performing in a small concert to display the fantastic results they had achieved. Term 4 brought many exciting opportunities for the Concert Band, most particularly a workshop with St Kevin's College and a performance at School Assembly. //, /, u .1 L·.\„- . i.;,i. Dai- 12

1.;,i,1.'} 01 the Smpboni, Band

Mous/k

IConcert Band e Band

The Stage Band's repertoire this year has focused

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on music styles ranging from swing and funk through to Latin and jazz tunes. There have been nineteen girls in the band, with varying musical experience, and

together we have been able to create strong musical perforniances.

We haveenjoyed numeroussuccessful performances,

including appearances at the Xavier Maytime Fair, School Assembly, the Spring Concert and the annual Music Festival. Early in Term 4, well-known musician

Eugene Ball ran a workshop for the Stage Band, focusing on improvisation. This workshop provided the band

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members with a fun environment to learn and expand on the various skills of musical improvisation, and to develop more confidence in the use of improvisational

techniques for future performances. Perfoi-ming in a band that offers such a unique 3rd Row 1.-R

2nd Row· L-R

1·'n,nt Row 1.-R

range of musical styles provides each member with an

1),iliielle Grant .111Ii,1 1 Lu-rison Phoelic.lone. Ellen I):tria

Kiana 1 1.1,11 11 F.rin ltv:in ()livia Caliurn .luli.1 Tozzi .lilighan Xia

opportunity to broaden theii- playing skills and musical knowledge. Of course, without the enthusiasm of our

Natalie Wilkinson .Alice· Whitford |tche·:-ca Maior Eliza Kcllv

conductor Ms Wendy Anderson, this would not be

Amandit Chong-1 1,1|lid,lir Lucy Moore Genevieve Gh-im

possible. 1 would like to thank Ms Anderson for such a

Christine Blitcher 1..lili Anukar

successful year, and l know the continuing members of

Giulia ,\Ic(;atiran Catherine Robert. Erin Bvrt Amelia 11,irrison

F.loisc 5111.trt Sophie Merrick Kend,ill Rider .licqueline Leahy Caitlin Mor,in Bernallette Wal,h \b:ent

the group are already looking forward to another year of groovy tunes. AL,/0-/ 6 *, D- /2 l.,pider,4'Stage 14,ind

C,titlin 111.ickall Shannon I).iridson Susan 11*,clt,imin

\melia I .in™in Kellew:n- Catherine· 1.Hea. Annabelle 11.X,tinara

hnogen Wililing 1)jRIC<"1()R

M. \Vendi· Anderson

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Sophie Rtissell Lauren Fowler Georgette Scatilon Helen 11,Nainara Chloe 1)wver

2 nd R 0.1 1.-R

1<lizaheth Logan Brigette Reid ,\1,ideline Cene·dese Brianna Travers Maria k :1+t,iniotis

Front Row 1.-R

Ashleigh Kubiak N:italic Rambal,Ii Al.inili-Jane 11.iroun Emily Ril.·11

Absent

Genevieve Bradv -11·6% Alorn.ine

DIRECTOR

Is Wendv Anderson

Bethany Engl·and Bridget Lester I.,ibella 'lhomson

iL '

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l'.itheline Robert. Eriii Rvan Oriana Kin.·v

2nd Row L- R

N.lomi Scull\- 11:teve ,1|.11·tvn Beth,111.1 |:ng],ind

|).ttli,1|C (,1,ilit 1 Ii[) lt\1-t Alise·fit

Caitlin lilackall

1)11<14:l.,1.()14

1'-111ili· Rtis.ell ,\ineli .1 1 1.iri·ist>n

Front Row 1.-R

Lucv Mon|·c Amanll.1 Chong-1 1.1|Ii(hiv

1)IRM'-IOR

91' \Vench·.117/crbon

|'.loise Smart Sophie· Itu.ell

Al. (ir.ini.1 Burke

k Flute Ensemble

Saxophone Ensemble

2nd Row I.-R

1·nnifer Butcher Olivia Coburn

1.-R

Ether Mell.thon \'an Nguyen Front Row L-R

Julia Tor/.i (;enerieve Glvnn

Renata K„pinski Relice,·a I lowic Caitlin Mor,iii

ibsent

Shannon 1)avidson

DIRECT()11

M K Narkiil,1 Coleman (Absent)

N,italic Rambaldi Xlaileline Cened·se

1..turen Fowler Ashleigh Kubiak \bsent

Natasha Grant

1)IREC'11)R

111- M.itt 1 1,11,hen (Absent)

Munk

S :11·,111 \Vhite Stephanie C,1.hill Camill,l Caldwell

2nd R OVE 1.-1

Claire \Vong Oli\'i,1 l'oburn

Front Ron' 1,

-R Danic.i | 1,[tilwaran Stephanie (;iblis

Mailelcine Fitzgcraid Nat:i:11,1 Grant Madeleine Brown t ront Row 1.- R

Olivia Sibtkicil. Saria'llibet C(,urtne\- Sinha

Rachael Vaughall A|exatilll-,1 [1|,l,kburn

Orivi.i Cody Millicent 1:tighmd Natlialie lic)114 Bal'11.ir:, 141-adv l',1%%.incit·,1 Votzourliki. \iviati Cheng Abscit

Olivia WCHS

[)IRECTOR

Ali- 1 )C.in Dodd. (Absent)

Steph :rnic· Rizzardi 14,1:licl Ch·nu Alise tit

Annabel hines 14·Iii·in· 1\1,-1)„11 'ild

I)IREC'I'()1·t Miss 1)e.in.1 Dolld.

percussionERkeiR&1,2- &

211,1 Rcm· 1. R 2nd Row 1.-R

1),tim Leggitt Si:tim Mailliell Juli,1 \V,111,1·C

Kate Pereira X.trah C hibbin Eden Abat Mir.ind,1 1',it-k

G.iliriclic Coles

kibell.1 Al,Inton

I\I.,11,1.i·-Jane Al.iroun Brigette Reid

Front Row 1,- R

Olivia D.ilton Lani Ac)lak,ir

Kate 11,ici-i :11·:.i·it Di Paola K.it,· MeN:lili,11-il

Al,scitt

Sh.11111(,11 David,on Tess Mornan·

Dill 1·1'TOR

Al. Rel ic·ca Matthews

Stephanie· 11<>i-Kan.Schlicht I.al,el|, Delancv Juliet Keuy ('1„42111(hril Vot.ourakis Flizab·th l)Clacorn Nicole Pereii··i Alia 11,21-oud A 1111,1 Stewart Isabelle Iii-cen

Ali:ent

Emma Berihic·qua Olivill Cody Alexandra Scherrer

1)lili·.CTOR

1Ali·. 1.eonic ConoI.in (illisent)

IChoir Reoort ur choi-al groups have flourished in the Senior School in 2006, with lots of students becoming actively involved

in the joy of singing. Many girls have joined choi-al groups, and enjoyed making new friendships, as well as experiencing exciting performance opportunities. All students have shown great commitment to their ensembles and have embraced singing in both rehearsal and performance. The Year 7 and 8 Choir, conducted by Mrs Diane Draper and

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accompanied by Mrs Elliott, have shown gt-eat enthusiasm for choir

and this was much in evidence at Music Camp when the group

really bonded and had great fun learning their repertoire. The girls performed an entertaining 'rap' piece at School Assembly, and 1 1

they have taken their music into the community performing at the

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Gardiner Friendship Centreand also atoui- Past Pupils Mass. ThegirIs

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performed Two San·i Peop/e and Accentuate the Positive at the Music Festival, with their performance including colourful choi-eography This group has embraced their singing opportunities throughout

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Rebecca Wittman Suzanne \Valker .lulia Walker

harah Gregor Zoe \Vood Lhervit '11,111

the yeat- and have combined on occasions with the Senior Choir for

Jessica Aline.ir F.mil\' Russell Rebecca Alaior

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major school events.

Elizabeth Park Ste],11,illiejolm Sophie· Rus:CH

The Senior Choir, conducted by Miss O'Driscoll, with Mrs Draper as accompanist, has thi-ived this year with new members adding to the wonderful ambiance of the group. Thursday afternoons gave all

I r.1,·c\· Dinh Lisette Stevens \bsent

Jodie Lee India Prior

DIREC-"1'OR

,\Ii« Alan OThiscoll

choir members a chance to sing with girls in other year levels and, as well as this, presented the girls with various musical challenges. This year the choir has performed an array of exciting repertoire, including songs from Musical Theatre, Blessings, and Spirituals. In Term 2 the Choirgavean afternoon concertto parents and thegroup followed this with a beautiful performance at the 2006 Music Festival

has led to the success of Mandeville's choral groups this year. I wish

everyone the best of luci< for years to come, and I look forward to hearing much joyous singing! h ..i„,· .win,·ar, 3 ,·ar 12 Senior Oborister

singing The /mpossib/e Dream and Song for the Mira with energy and

fervour. As well as these events, the Senior Choir led the singing at Feast Day Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral and at the Final Assembly in December.

The Vocal Ensemble welcomed a number Year 7&8 Choir of new Year 9 members in 2006 and these

girls quickly settled intO their performance challenges. The girls have worked cohesively

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to produce a brilliant sound, which has been

heard at many concerts throughout the year.

Their performances at the Easter Liturgy, -- St Carthage's Mass, Feast Day Mass and the i0% ., ,, . - T 1 Chamber Music Concert, showed the group's ability to perform together in different genres I

and styles, and all performances were simply , divine. As wellasthis, thegroup's performance , at Music Festival delighted the audience as 1 they performed The Lake ls/e of innisfree and a beautiful a cappella arrangement of Memory;

the performance showcased to the School Community thegroup's versatility and passion for singing. Thank you to Miss O'Driscoll and 1

our brilliant accompanist Mi- David McNicol.

I wish to thank all the girls who have

participated in our choirs this year. 1 thank I, .-1

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them for their energy and the happiness that: they have brought to all aspects of their

singing. I hope that they continue to be ;ril R

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Catherine Gower. C)livia loillirn [),inielle Grant Rebekah 1.ewi.4

involved in singing for years to come, and I

2nd Row

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Alice Whittord Sonia Kopinski Xic(,1,1 Stivenson Catilill,1 1)(1\·IC· C,lith·n |iiargi

encourage others to take part in Loreto's

Front Ro

1.-R

Stephanie Arnel Stephanie Chon· Alice van Verriendit:il Eliza Kerr

wonderful world of music. 1 would like to

thank Miss Mai-y O'Di-iscoll and Mrs Diane Draper for their hard work, encouragement and the passion they show for music, which

Edwina Toohev Stephanie Byrne. Rachel Cheng Alex.1 Madden Harriet Hor:fall Annabel Jone. Joanna Pidcock

Absent

I ) 1 REC'

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Mis Diane Draper

Munk

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St i

Su·anne \Valker Chervil T.in Marnie Dunn Zoe \Vooil Julia \Ulker Harah Gregor K.ity,1 Smirnova Amr· O'Brien Elizabeth Park Rehece,t \Vittinan I [cleti Mi·N,lm,11-11 1,i€Ctte· Stevenh Monica Nle(latiran Itcheecit Ireland Jialing Chen

Te Gangitant, Nicola Fuller Kate \Vilson Laura Brady 3rd Row 1.-R

Reliec·:,1 Xloore Olivia McCombe Samantha Visser Eliz.al,·th Poppins Leah Xlarino Clare.lone. Freya Timmer-Arends Stephaniel„lin Jessica Stockdale I:abella 'llionison Anthea Fell

2nd Row I.-R

Emih· Russell Sophie Russell Claire U'ong Georgie Toohey Mary Shitttleworth Nicola .Anglin Tess Chappell .linghan Xia Renee Sidiropoulos Maeve Al·irtyn Rebecca Moorhead

I·'ront Row I.-R

Brianna Travers Hannah Goodall Megan Allanadale Melissa.heissati Stephanie Rizzardi Veronica\Vaite Rebec:.1 Major Stephanie Sabatino Renata Kopinski Tracey Dinh Jessica Minear

Absent

Rochelle Bevis Jodie I.ec Emih- Macfarlanc Frances Simpson

I)IREC'rOR

Miw Xlarr O'Driscoll

1[unior School Choir

4th 11, mi.-It

()!ivi,1 Codi· J·fica Gribbin Charlotte Coburn K.iti· Bmi·ke· P.zige Dtitnmett Amy Pereira Catherine John Alice Tove·v Italic·CLIC|:ot:0% Cilmill,1 Caldwell Aleg ()Ince· Al.ideleine· 1·'itzgeraid ./ilnce Burn

3rii R,m' 1.-R

Barbard Brady Cass,indrd Votz,)lir,lkis Zoe· Sfetkilli, Al.idel·ine Brown Angelit Al,Al,thon Phoebe .irranitis X.itasli.1 (;rant Andre·.1 P.ind.1/<)11,)1110. I | Alinall Burn Emilv 1 1.ind Stephanie lid·ock I:.iliella George Courtnei' Sinlia I.,tiira Cutroni '11·Ks U'hitthrd

2nd Rou· 1.-14

Kate li,Nainara Rcianc Filippini .\!exandred Arne! Ailele 1)'Soitza Kate Pereira Mia Rogers

Front Row I.- R

Mi,t B.troull Stephanie Morgan Schliclit I:.il,elle Breen Isal,011,1 Manton Sarah AlcNamara

Erica Sitini [sitbella lafrate [saliell,1 Robert: Brittany Bl.111 felder Ellen .Abilt

Cle.1 Bc,id-Eedle Micllitcht Stevenson Juliet Kelly Vivim Cheng Absent

Latira Barlialaco Stephanie Connell Manning liarrick Zoe Rathborne Alexandra Scherrer

TEACHER

Mr. Andrea Savage (Absent)

School Pianist's Report The pianistsat Loreto Mandeville Hall this year have had many opportunities to perfoi-m and the quality of piano playing continues to excel. Our special concert, the Celebration of the Piano, held in May in the

Chapel of Christ the King, was a tremendous success. The audience enjoyed a wide range of works from ourfinest pianists who performed solo pieces, piano duets, two piano works and even a work for eight hands; we also enjoyed two

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piano works performed by some of our talented music staff. We are all very excited about the recent acquisition of a full-sized concert r

grand piano forthe PSC, providingourpianists with the mostsuperb instrument for performances. Thank you to the Loreto Parents' Association for their very generous gift to the School.

Pianists have continued to be agreatsupport in the School's many ensembles, including the Loreto Symphony Orchestra, Mandeville String Orchestra, Stage Band, and they featured significantly in the Senior Showcase Concert. 1.-R

2006 has been an excellentyear forall pianists, and weextend ourgratitude

Mirittill,1 11.lt|lcson Jialing Chen Lisette Stevens

[)IRECTOR

to all the students' teachers for preparing them, to Mrs Anne Elliot and Mrs Jennifer Dickson for their assistance with these events and to our Director of Music, Miss Mary O' Driscoll for her ever continuing support of our pianists.

M. Alice Levan (Absent)

Clarinet Quintet

lialing Chen, Yr I I S'buril pianig 2006

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'less (;,ingitano Monica N ie(;:ult .in ()ri,1,1.1 kinsev [),intelle (,rant hamantlm |4),ibur\-

1)]141<CTOR

11 + Gr.mia Burke

Middle School String Quartet lunior Piano Trio

L-R 1.-R

M·an· Ngiiyen Stephanie Chow C.ls:.indra Gillis 1<liz.ibeth Knuxnersova

1 )IRECT() R

Ali·. Leonie Conolan (Absent)

M.ide|·inc Fit/geral,1 Camilla Caldwell Nathalie 1 long

DIRECTOR

Mrs I.ennie Conolan (Absent)

sport Pierre de Coubertin Award

ongratulations to Olivia Dalton (Year 11) who received the Pierre de Coubertin Award this year, for her participation and involvement in sport and physical activity. Olivia was

nominated by the sports staff for having participated in a number of different sports during her years at Loreto Mandeville Hall in a positive and committed manner, always showinggreat sportsmanship and school spirit. She was required to submit an essay on a given topic, which she also wrote very well. Olivia manages to maintain her active and healthy lifestyle and is an excellent role model. Olivia received a certificate from the Victorian Olympic Council in a special ceremony at the University of Melbourne. We are very proud of her achievement and congratulate Olivia on her Award.

111·, Suslinne Linc, Director ot Sport, with Ilihlia Madden, 1.oreto Sport Capt.lin at the 2006 1.e.,der.' Dinner.

Sport Captain's Report

n years past, some of my greatest satisfaction has come from

sport, whether it be through competing, winning or even cheering

along. there is something undeniableaboutsport, and the sporting

community found at Loreto Mandeville Hall. From rowing to running

and swimming to equestrian, Loreto gives us the chance to be a part of the spirit surrounding sport at this school which is clearly echoed through the high levels of participation in all areas of sport.

For almost 13 years I have been a part of sport at Loreto Mandeville Hall, from the early days of PMP and the Twilight sports, through to

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spoi-ts such as rowing, basketball and water polo. The opportunity

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to be a part of such a diverse curriculum can see you in the pool one minute, and running at Olympic Park the next. Outside of school there are rarely opportunities to partake in such a range of activities, even just in the development of basic skills. So I urge all girls to get involved while they can.

Loreto experienced numerous successes in the sporting field this

()livia Dalton, winnerot-th· Picn·c iii Couburtin Award

year. In athletics we finished I" in Division 2, the seniors won Division

2 cross country, the life saving girls made the state final for the 6tl' consecutive year, in rowing the year nine crew placed P in a historic

PE Week 2006

impressive fifth. Aerobics girls once again made their mark on the

E week activities were organised by the Year 11 PE class and

national championships and finals were made by netball, hockey and

hand clapping games in the Quad. As well, many girls tried skipping,

soccer girls.

hula hooping and other fun activities in the gymnastics room. Each

HOSG draw, the swimming girls broke into Division I and placed an

Howeven sport was not limited to GSV, but across all year levels girls were invited to partake in various round robins such as gymnastics and cross country as well as the larger carnivals - Athletics and Swimming. The continuation of the 'sport for life' program in Year 10 aimed to show the girls a range of healthy living options through

fun and mostly uncompetitive sporting choices to ensure there was something for everyone. Sport in this school would not be possible without the brilliant array of sporting staff, particularly the Director of Sport Mrs Susanne Line who has shown incredible commitment to her work and the

development of sport at Loreto Mandeville Hall and so, for all the coaches and their hard work, 1 would like to thank them on behalf of

the students and parents at Loreto.

While my time at Loreto Mandeville Hall has come to an end, the life lessons sport has taught me will stay with me, both physical skills

along with other valuable skills such as teamwork, commitment and most importantly friendship. Sport reveals true character. 7;,b/h, 1/add,·n, S.bool Sport C,-2. Right: PE Week gynmastics activities

included a staff/student volleyball match which i-esulted in an exciting draw, dancing of all types, AFL activities on the oval, and

morning in rollcall, there was a trivia quiz, which helped increase everyone's sporting knowledge. PE week was greatly enjoyed by all year levels with many girls becoming involved and spending their breaks being active.

lunior Aerobics

Open Aerobics

211,1 Row· 1, R

Tess Whittord Sarah White Carolyn Shembrey S;,11.11}th:l \\'•„,lia· Stephanie Hkerrett .\1.,deleine Gorman . K.ttlierine Papageorginit Jacqueline Smith Al:ina Shellion

Front Ron 1.-R

6:11„11.i 1.,frate 1:lien Aliat Sophie'l'„ste·vin Mic:l:·1·l De |.lic.1 \111,lill |IC:aton R l'intle Filippi Iii Fr,ince.,·11 B RHilIc Carli Ardi Eric,i Kinni

Ab:ent

Macicile·incilillier

31·,1 Row I . R

Stephanie John .1 Illi.1 Walker 1·:Ilic (iril,1,in .Maileline· Sullivan

211,1 Ro w I .-R

Bric'tretti· Chirman S:trlill P,iling,Corgiou C:I..ic (),lten

e- Chappel 11·ss Al,· Pherm, Chiar,i Ard

Al. Kirrill Cormick (Absent)

Stephanie Rizz,irdi Front Row L-R

I·:liz·aGrant Nicola Anglin Eli/41 (hiinert Jialia .Mier,wit Edwina Toohev Alexandria Smith M:itild,1 .Sholl\·

Aerobics Report

.\1, Kern·n Cormick

year, with Lot-etosuccess Mandevil ethis Hall Sports Aerobi cs Clgirls ub achiereach ved muchng new levels, mastering -the girls worked very hard improving their skills, strength, flexibility -„. e,6 m.1-: 1 unfamiliar skills and winning many medals. During the year ; 1

and routines. The hard work paid off judging from the success F. .,. 0 :...; b achieved in competitions. ,A

The eight Loreto competition teams performed very well in the State Championships with six teams gaining the opportunity to go to Homebush in Sydney, to compete in the National Sport Aerobics

Championships and the AEROSkools Australian Titles. Lot-eto achieved excellent results winning three gold, two silver and one bronze medal.

On behalf of the Lot-eto Aerobics club I would like to sincerely thank our fantastic Head Coach Kerryn Cormick and her assistant Ellie Bunn who worked tirelessly all year to help out- girls achieve their best results. Other coaches including Jenna Flack, Alexandria Smith, Romy Low, Stephanie Rizzadi and Eugenie Prior are also to be commended as their enthusiastic efforts to prepare girls for

Dance

competitions was fantastic.

Cong,-atulations to the Aerobics athletes who participated this year in the recreational and competition program. Even if you did not

reach the podium, you helped make the Aerobics Club a fun, exciting

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and challenging envii-onment in 2006. C,1-m.lia (hiten, il,·rgbi,# Clli,tilill

1.1 Rinv 1.-R

Alexitn,Int C weii |·:Iily Nlitci iii-1,1,1· At,11·nic I) i rn

2nd Raw 1.-14

Vic·toria Sh,·1(|(m 1'.ugenic Prior C.litlin ( ;r·ace

Erin I<vit,i

K ;1>·1.111 11,ilishe·v [in„gene (®incrt China 13,tini \ tithra Mi,liropoul : Front Row I. R

.U,tryrose'l ieriziii Olivia(liord,ino Kitte Pattison .le-i,·, Stockdale Meg Argentin„ K.itc· Cullity

Ab.ent

C:litlyll lill,gi

COA('1 I

Keri·vn Cormick

2006

Sp-«rt thletics

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Cariw I lealy Steph,inic Curtis Emily M·actarlanc Elisabcth Curth Sian.1 Mailden Genevieve Venosta R.,clael Vaughan Aliciii I)eal. S.trah Tral,ani

Olivia Cougan 5th R O. L -It

Sally Phillips Natasha Simonds Catherine Randle. Melissa I),·non Sophie Grittith: Claire Saundrv· Sophia Robinson Elizabeth Kelly Clare l).11, Alice Halpin Megan Swinstead Chelhea Frawley

4th R ..

1.-R

Alexandra Fitz.ger·uld Jennifer Butcher Sophie Russell Caroline Salter Elizabeth I)(,yle Alicm Simonds I)anika Patawar·,in Frances 'l igile Carly Gilbert Alk 1 lauser Meg·ati [.ane Brianagh Curran

3rd Row I.-R

Camilla I),n·le I:.ibella Tuddenham Catherine Gowers Isabella Commins Anne-lherese R.im Madeleine lilbrick Ame'lia O'Shaughnessy Annabelle Orr Ilona Stuart Eliza Monti Siobhan Stagg Ewa Lobaza Eleanor Angley

2nd Row 1.-R

Lily Beaver Bridget O'Brien Eliza Utinert Ellen Cullity Eli<e 11,nin,1 Bethany I lodge Alexandra Mattei Stephanic Robinson 1.exie Griffin Brianna Travers Alice \Vititford Catherine Nadalin

IFront Row 1.-R

1.·aura Coman(le Isal,ella Baker Ann·abelle 11·Namard F.li-za Kerr Adele Sylvester Tahli.1 Mailden hint,h.in Lane Christine Butcher Mt,rgan A|,idden Alexandra England Ale·X·, M,id,len

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Athletics Report

Senior Basketball

The season started with Athletics camp at Duncan McKinnon, which concentrated on skill development. The commitment was

great from all team members, especially junior and intermediate members who came in their droves. The Preliminary carnival saw

Loreto athletes running, throwing and jumping to the best of their ability which placed them a close Smand which qualified the team for Division 2. After a day of tough competition, the Loreto girls managed a big win in the Championship Carnival, making them the top team in division 2. Athletics Finals night showed the depth of skill within the team with the highest number of participants yet - twenty-three Loreto girls competing in different events, Our final competition was the .Knockout' event, with two junior

and two senior teams competing on a Friday night against boys and

girls fi-om across the state. One junior teain and one senior team

managed to make the final. The season was rounded off by a BBQ undet- Winnie's Wing and a fun night of tenpin bowling, a great team effort to finish off the season. A big thank you to a|| the coaches, most notably Miss Bougadakis, Mr Roden, and Richard, Kristy and Ewan who were great support coaches to the Loreto girls

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Basketball Report

Senior Badminton

Loreto's basketball has been a great success so far this season,

"- particularly with the increase in participation and enthusiasm. The

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A ' girls are competing solidly throughout Term 4 and enjoying a great

J 7 4, season. They are all giving their best efforts and getting invoh/ed in

-- =---- some very competitive and close matches The junior squad have

94-I- proved to be a very strong group, with so many girls participating

that we had to make six teams in 2006, with four Intermediate teams

and two Senior teams. It's great to see so many girls participating and we hope to see a similar turn out next year.

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Badminton Report This season, badminton at Loreto has had its ups and downs. We have had out- share of wins and losses, hopes and disappointments. Our Senior Badminton team has shown great improvement in their skills and teamwork, each match enjoyable for not only ourselves but also our opponents. Unfortunately, the Senior team did not qualify for

the finals, though we all enjoyed playing new and challenging schools which more than makes up for any loss, Our intermediates also did fairly well, although they too did not make it to the finals, showing great improvement throughout. However, the incredible stars of the badminton team this year are our juniors, missingouton the finals by onlyoneniatch. Ournumbersgt-ewconsiderablyandsteadily,especially amongst the juniors. The Standard of our playing also improved greatly, and we hope to continue next year with outstanding results.

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Cricket Report The Loreto cricket season got off to a flying start with training beginning very late in Term 3, and continuing in Term 4, with the

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biggest turnout for five years. The Senior team suffered reduced numbers due to the length of the season and a conflict with exam

commitments, but managed to place 4[hin their zone with some sound batting, bowling and fielding skills on display. junior cricket was also well represented with over eighteen girls at

the first training session and continuing throughout the season. Their first match was a positive start to the season, and although losing to Tool-ak College, the team played well. Congratulations to Susan who got three wicl<ets. The new season ahead also shows promise with many new players coming along to learn new skills and have fun playing cricket.

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Cross-Country Report

The juniors managed 5th place whilethe intermediated tied in second

The cross-country girls worked hard this year, training twice a week

Ist in Division 2.

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including early morning training sessions at the 'Tan'. The hard work payed off with excellent results and great participation to show for it!

Not only did the girls train hard but also they were also involved PB

place. Huge congratulations to the seniorgirls who managed to place

Overall we came a close 2nd behind Star of the Sea, making it a fantastic season for all who competed and participated.

meets and some girls even braved a Saturday morning cross-country

Many thanks to the dedicated coaches, Miss Bougadakis, Mr Roden

relay event. In the preliminary carnival the girls placed 3rd overall

and Mr jeremiah who were committed and motivational during the

placing us in Division 2 for the finals. The finals were held at Bundoora

season.

on a chilly autumn morning where 6 girls managed to place in top ten positions.

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Stephanie Alorgan-Schliclit 6,11:11· Brern Vivitui Cheng Kati· Al.Nainar-,1 K:itc· Percint I lainnah Cl:irke Alexamlic:l Arne] 1.:111.1 V:iugh,iii

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Ch,irlotte l':usey Sarah (,ribbin l'iltlicrine Mat™on S·.irah .\le\:uwara Juliet Kelh· th>ent

Dominique Applehy Celeste Arn:1 1·:liza Harrison J·..ic·,1 Kilt·,ie-Smith Lih· Quinn Charlotte Ru-0

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Paige l)uinmett Annie-Rose Robson Eliza Christie Olivia\Vetls Xladeleine (61irk .·\mi· Pereira Anti.1 C ;lia..tal:gn:lm.

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Stephanic Pid:ock France. Guastalegname Charlotte Coburn Ann.11 lughe. Kristin Fowler Alice XI.irk. .le-ic.i 1)el·,corn Georgin:1 1.upwn

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('·titliii I loward Sophie T,isrevin Eliza Harrison Oli,·i., Ruxo D.inielle Frawle>- Micaela De Luca Georgia\Vil:on IS:il.:11.iC.thcv· Me.1.ghan 1 loward

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Laura Foley Bridget O'Brien D.inielle C.tre,i· N.tomi Scul], Tegan Mand Victoria Sheldon Carly(;regg

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Brooke Wheeler Ellen Culliti· Ate\,t Al,idden

Annaleise Foley Caitlin Grace Abigail Smith Rebecca Ne.ilon

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Equestrian Club

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Equestrian Report The Equestrian year was certainly eventful with girls from almost 3 rd R (>\V L-R

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(;eorgia Charlson 1:abella Commins Elizabeth Park

every year level, from primary to secondary, participating in five

Sophie Robinson Samantha Visser KaterinaIInare

action-packed rides. Over the season, the girls learnt how to

Ellie Tiernan

care for their horses, ride dressage, tackle gaines courses, and

Madeleine Brown Claire Murphy Kendall Rider

jump. Some girls might even tell you that they learnt how to be a

Nicula:inglin MaryShuttleworth Samanthalighe

successful rodeo rider! The season ended with a gymkhana which

France. Shuttleworth Zoe St-etkidis Brooke Voss Front Row I,-R

Olivia Sfetkidis Mic,ze],1 1):Luea Caitlin Bennes

Caitlin Foster Georgie Tonhev Paige Burton

Miwining I lai·rick Matilda l),inovan Eliza l.ennon Ativelit

Harriet Davenport Annabelle Knight .\lice Marks

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Ms Louise Pevton

saw the horses and ponies dressed up and on parade. This also gave the girls the opportunity to showcase all they had learnt to family and friends on the day. Thanks go to Ms Peyton for her

management of the Equestrian Club throughout the year. Georgia Chorieson (Captain)

Comnetitive Gvmnastics

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Spencer .·lit:un. Al:tria Pider Elin 11:imbon !):mielle t':ire„· Sit)1711:in [.:ine Ale::1 Madden 1 -·,1|1:11:, I):Pasquille

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Loreto Gymnastics CIub hits the Gold Coast

This year, for the first time in the history of Gymnastics at Loreto, Anna Francis, Claire Robilliard, and seven Loreto Gymnasts travelled interstate for the Wet'n'Wild Water World WAG National Level I

Gymnastics Carnival!

The competition was held in Miami on the Gold Coast, and was run over foul- days in the second week of the September school holiday period. We couldn't think of a place we would rather compete, so

Gymnastics Report

flights were booked and we were ready to compete in what proved

The Loreto Gymnastics Club has had one of our most exciting and

to be extremely strong competition.

rewai-ding years yet. Gymnastics is offered to girIS from Prep right

Our experience on the Gold Coast began with the team dinner at the

through to Year 12 for both Recreational and Competitive programs, The Lot-eto Gymnastics Club had some outstanding results in the APS and ISG Competitions this year. In the APS competition the Level 4 team placed 2nd overall in July this year. Lot-eto had a team

of forty-four gymnasts across five levels in the ISG Competition. The

Hard Rock Caft and it was a great opportunity for the gymnasts and coaches tohavesome fun outsidethegym. Aftersomeinspiring words from the coaches. it was time to switch our minds to competition, so

off to the Dodgem Car track we went. We all left thinking it was just as well we were there to compete in Gymnastics!

Lot-eto team did exceptionally well over all divisions and Year 10 student Megan Lane placed 4th in the National Level 7 to 10 division.

Our first day of competition saw some fantastic results from the Level

Also this year, the Loi-eto Gymnastics Club had its first trip away.

3 gymnastics team. Lea Troiano, joanna Pidcock (Y7), and Bridget

Alexa Madden, Rebecca Fleming, Veronica Waite, Carly Gregg, Lea

loannidis (Y6) finished 3rd on Vault, 4th on bars, 5th on beam, and 6th

Troiano, Joanna Pidcock and Bridgett loannidis, joined by coaches

overall. Our gynnasts were presented with medals and ribbons for

Anna Francis and Claire Robilliard, competed on the Gold Coast to

their efforts, and the club was presented with a trophy.

represent Loreto at the Wet'n'Wild Water World Team Gymnastics

Carnival. The competition was run over four days in the second weel< of the September school holidays (see box on right for results) These fantastic results show the enthusiasm and persistence of both the coaches and gymnasts and we congratulate them on their efforts. Hopefully. next year even more girls will participate in the sport and

Our Level 4 team including Veronica Waite (YIO), Rebecca Fleming (Y9), Carly Gregg (Y8) and Alexa Madden (Y7) arrived at the gym very early for their competition before the hot sun set in. The field was tough with over 25 teams competing, and though the Level 4 team

did not place. their gymnastics was exceptional and they represented Loreto, the only school based club, at a very high standard.

the school will again achieve excellent results. .illdSiD/'p.m 1.,1,:, i li„ ( .,1,

Thankyou to ali gymnasts who participated and worked so hard towards this event. Thankyou also to parents, and other family members who came to support ourgirls. The trip was very enjoyable,

and certainly one we hope to do again.

Sport Hockey Report Loreto Hockey 2006 was very successful. The season began with

a fantastic start; all teams having a great turn out for training and matches. The senior's had a strong season, winning every game but one which unfortunately eliminated them from the finals. However they still ended up finishing a respectable 2nd in the zone.

The intermediate team showed a great determination sticking it out in a hard season.

The junior team also had a successful season, winning their zone, and

qualifying for the finals, losing in the semi-final in a tough battle. Next year looks promising after such successful results for Lot-eto.

Above left: Grinnastics tour to Qlteensland, Below left Junior I [Dekev Zone

winners, Below:Dinior Ki·hool Foothall Clint· with Melbourne footh,iller

ISenior Hockey,

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I.aurit Sullivan Eli.e Nichols€,11 I.alle|le Lane

Rub)·C.irrodu. S, rah Gregor Alicia Simon,1. C)]h·ia [hlton Eleanor Anglev Front Row |. R

1).iniela Cravan·,1 Melissa Dvnon Caroline Power

11£innah Cohen Rachel R, drigue, Jennifer Butcher Wendi· Rick·arbi·

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Mentor Xetball Zone winner

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Catherine· R.„idle. Alicia l)eak M.idelein,· White %„phic Curtaill lahlia M.1,1,len Sophie Gritlith.

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I ucinda 1..1,·ava ()livia \I,Combe |.uc.i·(;·,9.\|,11,1 Get,rgette Si:inlo" Animbel C,irtaiti Relieci··i 1,c·-,thy Cli,irlotte Claliners Amelia O'Sh:,u,gline·

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Al r. I.ucy Lythrd (Al,sent)

Netball Report

Rowing Report

2006 was a great season for Loreto Netball. The Senior Division

Rowing at Loreto has once again included a huge amount of girls with

entered thi-ee teams with the A Team making the semi finals and

nine Year 9 crews. foul- Year 10 crews, four Senior crews and two

the B Team narrowly missing out on finals by a few percentage

scullers! The rowing conimunity worked hard through another long

points. The C team also had an impressive season, with the girls

season, beginning in Term three of last year and continuing through

working and training hard each week. Loreto entered four teams

to Head of che School girls in March. The rowing program included

in the Intermediate division and although the girls didn't make

up to six trainings a week and three camps, at Geelong, Nagambie

the finals, they continued to train hard and play with good spirits

and Yarra across the summer holidays. These camps were hard worl<

throughout the season. Again there was a lot of interest shown in

but allowed a great sense of community as the rowing squad trained

the junior Division with Loreto entering eight teams. Their season

together.

was a very successful one with the B, C, D, F making the finals and the E team winning a tough grand final against Stat- of the Sea. Thanks to the coaches and the parents for their continued support

The Head of the Schoolgit-Is was once again a successful regatta with Loreto participating with one of the largest rowing squads. Special congratulations to the Year Nine Firsts who won their division,

each week.

making history as they crossed the line in a dead heat with MLC, It

was a great time in the rowing program and continues to be a strong part of the Lot-eto sports program.

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Amelia 1 larrison Annabelle Orr Iltilly Turner imbelle M:Comb· Mia Lethbridge Aler.indrit (;ribbin Xlegan Swinste,id Eli'/alieth.1(,ne.

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.\]exandra Fitzgeratil Jacqueline ()'Connell Charlotte Keel Megan Allundal· Ewa i,,11„iza Alaile·leine Kirkh.im Kate Cullity I·.liz.1 11„nti

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Brian·igh Curr·,in C ·Irly Gilbert Stephanie Gorman 11·. Chappell .Marianne Blazevic I..mra Comandc Alex England Lexie Grillin Eugenie Prior

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Alix liatiser 1.,itiren Fowler Sophia Robinson Emih· Noonan Eligbetli Curti: Sarah Trapani Claire Satindry Eleanor Tiernan

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1·]lic liowden Ilenatit K<,pinski Elizabeth 1)(,yle 11.irrict Fil! S,irah Simpson Beth.iny England S,trah C)llc

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Alice 1 Ialpin Annabel Suffren Alicia Deak Meliss:, Dynon Isabelle· Tolhurst Catherine Randles

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Sophie Rush,·11 Brigette Reid Lug· Gavlard Caroline Power Eleaanor Angley Olivia Dalton Clare Jones

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Fenina Acance Emily Russell Talilia Madden Sophie Morrison Georgette Scanlon Alcks.indra Luba%a Rachel Rodriguez

Snowsports Report Another Loreto Snowsports ski season has come and gone in a flurry of snowflakes - or lack there of. The season niay have started with doubts and sighs, the horizon a muddy and dusty bi-own with flecks of white, but the season kicked off with two

training weekends at Mt Buller with as much fun and exercise as

it has previously promised. The ski training weekends were full of fun and learning, with the lessons displaying a huge improvement in skill, technique and speed, leaving the teachers lagging behind. This year with 33 competitors from Lot-eto ranging from Year 3 to 11,

there was an outstanding performance in race results, with a special mention to the girls who finished in approximately the top third of their fields:

Division I Boardercross

Olivia

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competitors

Division I Alpine

Alicia Simonds 34/160, Sophie Griffiths 59/160

Division I Skiercross

Alicia Simonds 17/99

Division 2 Alpine

Natasha Simonds 39/165, Ella van der Mei-we 59/165

Breana Cilia 55/215, Eliza Quinert

Division 3 Alpine

64/215, Matilda Pat-olini 87/215

Division 3 Moguls

Matilda Parolini 24/75

Division 3 Snowboard

Natasha Cohen 4/41, Atlanta Mutimer

14/41

Division 3 Boardercross

Natasha Cohen 5/26

Division 4 Skiercross

Rebecca Tsostos 43/130

Division 4 Alpine

Harriet Haig 42/180

Division 5 Skiercross

Isabella Manton 38/101

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Also a special congratulations to Natasha Cohen Year 7 and Atlanta Mutimer Year 8 who qualified for the Nationals held at Pei-isher Blue.

A special thank you to the coaches; Mi- Schmidt, Mr Savage, Miss O'Shea, Mrs Hunt, Miss Abordi, Miss Sim and Miss Dalheimer for

Snowsports Squad

their organisation and never failing enthusiasm on the slopes.

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Thankyou to the families who participated in the Snowsports Team in 2006 and well done to a|| the girls on their participation and race results. We look forward to an even more exciting year in 2007,

with hopefully more snow flurries than we saw this year, and with an even biggei- team.

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Sport Senior Soccer

Senior Softball

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(Mivi,1 Al,Comlic· Stephanie Ilizzardi , I. It

Olivi;, 11:Combe· Amv O'Bric,1 Alici:, 1).:ik S,ir:,h (;reiror

Rebeca Wittin,in

Itchece:i lre]:111,1 Al·xmdra Blackburn C.litlin Grace

.jenniferllittcher I.ilev Gavlard 1..lbelle I.me

1)anielle.lack>on Michelle Oaten D.iniel·,Cravana Mr Peter G·,/t.in,

Softball Report This year was a great year for softball at Loreto, with many new faces coming to the softball clinic held just before school began. With lots of new skills developed, we approached the softball season, eager to get out there and have a go. The Seniors had a great season finishing 3rd on the ladder, coached by Mr Roden. The Intermediate team

was able to develop their skills under Miss Rickarby's coaching and encountered a few close matches. ¥

Junior Softball was well represented. Not only were there two teams playing in the GSV competition, coached by Miss Bougadal<is, Mrs Young and Kathryn Sharpe, but there was also a round robin, held at school for the remaining students each week. This was a new initiative and a great way to involve all girls.

It has been wonderful to see the eagerness and participation of many girls throughout the senior school this year in softball. All teams did extremely well and had fun in doing so - your captains are very proud of you!

Nicul,i Fuilt·i ll:aptinn) and Garoline Poicer (1'in' Captain)

Soccer Report "Bend it like Beckham" advised Mrs Burns as the senior girls headed off to contest the Zone final. where our fourth place was decided by r

a penalty shoot-out.

We had an outstanding number of participants from Years 7 to 12 this year, with a total of eight teams. We would like to thank all staff, participants ad coaches involved this year in soccer, especially Coach Fry for enabling the Senior team to make the finals. Congratulations to all soccer girls, and we hope you all take part next year, l)£,indle hick.,01, (Captaor mid i.,Alle L,me ( 1'1„ C,1/4,1,.

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Tessa Kuiper Clare Daly Sophie Gri fliths Rebecia Wittman I.aura Br·ady ..lntlubel Suffren Isabelle Tolhurst Naomi Scully Grace Fleming

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Anna Fl·magan Natasha Simonis Madeleine Ulbrick Amelia O'Shaughnessy Olivia I)alton Lily Beaver Stephanie Xlattei Alice Whittord

Sally Phillips Claudia Bevis

Alexandra Alattei Amelia Lawson Kelleway Natalie Wilkinson Front Row 1.-R

Erin Byrt Alexa Madden Charlotte Iliggins Amanda North Alici·a Simonds Tahlia Madden Charlotte Chalmers Carly Gregg Emily l oenander

COACH

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ress Hilton Breana Cilia Christine Butcher

r--1 Surf Lifesaving Report This year it was great to see so many new faces at surf lifesaving, especially among the younger year levels. We had a record number of girls joining in on the sun, sea and surf. At the main competition we

had 3 teams entered. The C team placed 6th, the B team 3rd and the A team Ist. This meant A team was on their way to the Victorians

Schools championships down at Torquay. Down in Torquay the girls did an amazing job, despite the torrential rain, placing 5th. We also had an internal competition run by the coaches. Each girl was placed into Red Team, Blue Team or Yellow Team. The events included: run swim run, board relay, boards rescue, sprint relays and flags. On the day, the Red team was successful and tool< away the 1

trophy. Charlotte Cha/mers (Captain)

Year 11 PE Surfing Day It was a bright and early start at 7.30 in the morning, for we budding surfers. Our class of eleven girls was eager to get down to Phillip

Islandto haveagoatsurfing. Mostof us hadn'tsurfed before, although some girls had tried a couple of times. Once we had changed into our wet suits and got our surf boards we walked down to the beach.

Firstly we were told about rips and how to identify one and what to do i f we were ever in one. Then we were shown how to catch waves

and surf on the beach, and then we went into the water to try and perform the skills in the water. Most girls got up at least once. We

had lots of fun and are sure most of us will do surfingagain sometime soon.

Amelia O'Sbautbness¥ and Nicole Casey

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Sarah Trapani Rachael Vaughan Silina Madden Genevieve Venosta Tuhlia Madden Tessa Kuiper Laura Bradi· Chelse·a Frawley

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Rebecca Leahy I,abelle Tolhurst Natasha Simond: Emilv I liggins Atinaliese Fole> Lit,·i· I liggins K.wlah Al.ilishe,· EmUyTiernan Caitlin Grace

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Alicia Sinionil. Annabel Sutfren ls,iliella Tuddenham Isabella Commim Sophie Clark Monica Al:Gauran Rebecca 011: C.irlottaihonison

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Julia Sweeney Eloise Smart Laura Fuley Stephanie Barbala·o Eliza Monti Clara Haini Isabella Rusm Alisha M: Namar·.1 J.,cqueline Leahy

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Cark· Gregg Rachel Cheng Claire White·head Charlotte Higgins Pia White Charlotte Chalmer. Atinal,elle Nic\.imar.1 .Anna Fl,magan

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1-egan Mand Mari, 11„wbray

I.auren MeN.imara Alexandra Saundrv 1.auren Fowler

Veronic.1 Waite Sam·antha Tighe

Remi·Adam. Alexa M,idden

Swimming Report This year's swimming season started early, with swimmers and coaches alike. working hard at swimming camp over the 24th and 25th of January. It was great to see not only many familiar faces, but a large number of junior girls coming along and having a go. The season's competitions started with a friendly PB Meet held at Lot-eto on the 21 February, followed by the Genazzano Centenary Swim Meet on the Friday of that week. The Loreto girls competed

Specialist Sport at St Peter's Early Learning Centre

exceptionally well, with many individual and team successes resulting in Lot-eto placing second overall closely behind Sienna College. On Thursday the 9 March, the team travelled down to Geelong to compete in the SCSA Swim and Dive Carnival. Again the girls performed superbly, winning first place in the intermediate division and second overall again to Sienna, this time by just 9 points. The GSV Division I Preliminary Swimming Carnival at MSAC saw the Swim team achieve 2nd place behind MLC, also gaining enough

points to progress to competition in the Division One Championship Carnival. The Carnival was held on 12 May at MSAC, and was the first occasion Loreto Toorak has competed at this level. Through consistent and exciting performances, Loreto placed 5th with 373 points. The juniors were 5th, Intermediates 4th and Seniors 7th. Congratulations to all swimmers and coaches for progressing to Division One and for the strong commitment of the team. .D

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H. inah Coloc .Ictitiifer Butcher Michelle C :tin

Senior Volleyball

Tennis Report Looking back on the 2006 tennis season, the word which springs to mind is: dedication. This was one of our biggest turn outs for tennis yet, especially in the juniors, with seventy outstanding girls participating. The Juniors led by Ms O'Shea and Mr Bert-aud, achieved many victorious wins, with the girls enjoying their first

taste of intel-school tennis and gaining experience and developing valuable teamwork skills. The Intermediates, coached by Mr Walker, also had a successful season, working on tactics to add

another dimension to their game. The Seniors were guided by Mrs Caruso. They played extremely well in what was for many their last season. The girls acquii-ed new skills in what proved to be

a tough competition. Many thanks to all participants and coaches 2nd Itow I. R

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who spent many hours preparing for this wonderful season.

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Volleyball Report

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Water Polo Report

Volleyball 2006 was great fun for all involved. Although we were

Another season of Water Polo brought a huge number of excited,

not successful in terms of games won, there was a high level of

enthusiastic girls to the early Monday morning training sessions, as

participation and many close matches. Congratulations to everyone

well as Tuesdayafternoongames which were filled with hard worl<and

involved, particularly those who played for the first time this year.

aggression, as well as game play and tactics. Coaches Mrs Hunt and

There was a high level of skill and great progress and improvements

Miss Dalheimersoughtto make ourteam fitter, stronger and smarter

made throughout the short season. Everyone who tool< part learned

than all other teams and this resulted in the obvious improvement of

many new techniques which will provide a good foundation for

allgirIs. Wethankthem very much forbeinga vital partof oursuccess.

continued participation next year. Good luck to all for next year. We

The B team finished 5'h and the A team, in their last match, drew against

hope everyone continues playing. /.lei

)01,-can (Capt,lin), lf,liz.,1 Broonic ( 1'i,·c Captain)

Lauriston, just missing out on playing in the finals. We hope to see all these girls and more back for an even more successful and fun season.

Annal,el Su.ffren (Captain) and Isabelle, Tolburst (t ice Capt,iin)

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Rep*tr over to the Year 4 students. By maintaining contact with the St

2006 Report I present the 2006 Annual Report to the School Community with

Peter's ELC children in this way, the Year 4s will prepare themselves for 2007 when they will have their Prep "buddies" on their own campus.

pride. Thisyear has been oneof moving forward, significant progress in evei-y area of School life, and outstanding results and achievement. I congratulate all staff and students of Loreto Mandeville Hall for

what has been undertaken and accomplished. 1 recognise excellence in individual achievement, and commend the striving for even higher standards in all areas of the curriculum and in co-curricular pursuits. The following report details the achievements of the year, and documents the breadth and extent of school lifeat Loreto Mandeville

Hall. All students, from our 3 and 4 year olds at our Early Learning

Centre 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.

Preparatory to Year 6 assemblies are held every Friday afternoon. Many parents arrange their time to join the students and staff to finish off the week: surprisingly - or is it unsurprisingly? - the number increases significantly when the Prep or Year I girls are on the Prayer roster. The Year 6 leaders conduct the assembly and give regular reports on all aspects of junior School life. Guest speakers and performers are sometimes in attendance also. A vital part of the weekly assembly is the announcement of awards. This is an opportunity for students to be publicly recognised for the efforts they have made in the previous week. While some awards are for academic achievement, more are for pastoral reasons IiI<e development of social skills and putting the values of the School into

Pastoral Care

action. Weekly assemblies add up to fine celebrations.

Earlv Learning Centre Pastoral Care begins at our school when the youngest members

of our community commence at St Peter's Early Learning Centre from the age of 3 years. For some of these children it is the very

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first time away from the security of family, home and safety of the 'known'. We are truly blessed with the wai-mth and care of all of the ELC staff who support this transition so smoothly for both the children and their families. Families also receive regular support and information, whether this is a phone call to let them know their child has settled happily for the day, or concerns about a specific program that meets their needs. Throughout the year, the individual progress and needs of all the children are carefully observed and supported by the programs provided at the ELC.

Prep - Year 6 Sl<C help Year 3 with playground problems

A number of keyaspects underpin the Preparatory to Year 6 Pastoral Care program - connectedness, leadership and recognition.

Years 7- 12 Year 7

Each class gathers to pray and share news during homeroom time in the mornings and also at the end of the day. Three mornings a

Year 7 is a significant year of transition for the girls as they begin

week the students in Preparatory to Year 2 share in "Loreto Sings"

their secondary schooling, and the pastoral program at this level is

with staff and many of the parents. Two mornings a week all classes

designed to help thegirls make the transition successfully so that they

participate in "Huff 'n' Puff", an exercise program co-ordinated by

are able to settle comfortably into their new school environment.

the Year 6s. Preparatory to Year 6 classes share responsibility for leading the reflection at weekly assemblies.

The camp at Foster in Term I assisted them in making new friends

as well as in getting to know some of their teachers. The "Big Sister/ Little Sister" Program enabled each student to develop a friendship with a Year 12 student. The program focuses particularly on

The Prayer Leadership program runs throughout Preparatory to Year 6. Students nominate for Prayer Leader roles and participate in regular training sessions with the Junior School Religious Education Co-ordinator. They share their expertise with other members of

encouraging the Year 12 students to maintain active support of the

Year 7 girls. Other activities, such as Record Night and the Year 7 Retreat. encourage the girls to broaden their friendships also within the year level.

their class by modelling and leading prayer sessions. Prayer Leaders also representtheirclass at whole Schooland Junior School litui-gies,

Prayer Leaders in younger classes have their role for a week, while

Year 8

those in older classes hold the role for the semester.

The focus of Year 8 Pastoral Care is on equipping students with a wide repertoire of effective social skills. In 2006 Year 8 students The Year 6 Student Leadership program saw some changes once

have demonstrated a strong sense of enthusiasm and commitment

again this year. Students nominated for various roles and were placed

in all that they have undertaken in every area of School life. The

into one of six Leadership teams. These included: Communications,

year commenced with an Outdoor Education camp, the emphasis

Environment, Music, Social justice, Sport and SRC, The teams have

here being on the dual themes of their own independence and their

been working on various projects throughout the year and have

responsibility toagroup. In addition thegirls havebeen provided with

contributed to the development of the student leadership profile.

opportunities to develop leadership skills through their involvement

The ELC liaison role that had been part of the model was handed

in SRC and GSV activities, as well as through both producing and

to organising the annual Social Justice Raffle, the proceeds of over

directing the Junior House Drama Festival.

$3000 being dedicated to support groups of disadvantaged children in Vietnam whom Year 11 students and staff of Loreto visited during the Pilgrimage of Decembet-2005. Undertheauspices of St. Ignatius'

Year 9

Year 9 has been challenging and immensely rewarding in many areas of the students' experience. The girls' willingness to contribute to all aspects of life at Loreto Mandeville Hall has been most pleasing to witness. Some of the highlights have been the large number of students involved in Debating, both inter-School and inter-House,

Parish, Richmond, a dedicated group of students trained as Prayer Ministers to support patients at the Epworth Hospital. In February

numerousstudents held otherdemanding rolesof responsibilityatthe Performing Arts Festival. Involvement in such activities demonstrate the ever more strongly emerging themes of personal responsibility

and group leadership during Year I l at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Drama productions, Musical concerts, ensembles and groups, Sporting teams, and the Year 9 Retreat, This year, for the first time, the Year 9s embarked on a journey to Central Australia, to the Heart of the continent, Uluru. The experience was a crosscurriculum initiative, exemplified in the way students pursued their studies prior to the tour through the 'lens' of Central Australia. Through their engagement with stories about and investigations into the history, geography and spirituality of the land and of the people who have inhabited it through the ages, we hope that the girls have

In August the question of what constitutes effective leaders received

close attention during a Leadership Seminar. In preparation for student leadership elections an inspiring program, helpful multimedia, engaging motivational speakers and lively group activities combined to project before the girls the characteristics of positive

leadership.. This program culminated at the start of Term 4 in the announcement of our new Loreto Tooral< leaders for 2007.

gained a deeper understanding of themselves. Year 12

In Term 3, in conjunction with St Kevin's College Toorak, the Year

At Year 12 the strong tradition of Pastoral Care at Loreto Mandeville

9 students participated in the Waterford Program, a collaborative

Hall focuses on supporting the senior students of the School

learning expe»ience based on the theme "What About Us -

throughout their final year of VCE. The particular needs of Year 12

Adolescents in the 21" Century". At the conclusion of the program,

students in theareas of personal organisation and time management,

the students were invited to the St Kevin's Social. They had a

tertiary and career planning, study skills and preparation for

wonderful evening and were excellent ambassadors of the School.

examinations are all part of the pastoral program. As well, attention

Year 9 students have completed a year of significant learning across

is given to enabling students to further develop skills in resilience,

a broad academic spectrum, and are to be commended on their

decision makingand stress managementin orderthatthey may beable

achievements.

and ready to cope with the challenges that they will encounter in the world outside the school gates. In 2006, from the Year 12 Retreat at Phillip Island in February, through the PAF, Athletics Carnival, drama

Year 10

Year 10 students havealso been exposed to many new and challenging experiences at a time of their emerging maturity. As Year 10 is the beginning of their journey on their VCE pathway we expect them

productions, ensemble and individual musical performances, careers

briefings, DAV debating, sporting teams, music concerts, Happy Week, Feast Day and the VCE Art show, to name some significant moments, the Year 12s have shown commitment in all their fields of co-curricular endeavour

to take more responsibility for their learning and where it may

lead them. During Year 10 the Careers Department has guided students through an intensive aptitude and careers program whose purpose is to give the girls an insight into the world of work and the opportunities it provides. Later in the year they were encouraged, with guidance. to find placements for a week of work experience. A majority of the students participated in what proved to be an invaluable component of their education

Throughout Year 12 time is also dedicated to sustaining and further

developing effective leadership skills and to providing students with opportunities to demonstrate leadership within the School Community. The year ends with moving rituals of farewell through which students are able to celebrate their connections with and

contributions to the School Community as they graduate and prepare to enter the world as educated young women.

Earlier in the year most of the Year level joined with St.Kevin's

students in Dancing CIasses which culminated in the Social. This was a valuable experience for all those involved. This year also provided the gii-Is with important opportunities to participate in various types of chai-ity work and community service. All students attended Community Service at many Nursing Homes in the surrounding area.

Throughout their term of office, the Year 12 Councillors, led by School Captain Georgette Scanlon and School Vice Captain Lucy Donovan, have contributed generously to the School Community. They are to be commended for the energy and enthusiasm with which they made real in all areas of School life the School theme for the year, "Live to love, Love to be free". Assisted by the SRC Team Leadersand thestudent captainsin theareas of debating, sport, music

Year 11

and drama, all our student leaders have effectively demonstrated how Loreto values can inform their model of leadership.

Each student's progress from Year 10 to Year I I is the last major transition in her secondary school journey. At Loreto Mandeville Hall the first semester of Year 11 offersan increased range of co-curricular

As they concluded their final year of secondary schooling and

activities. As well as involving themselves in the traditional areas of

moved towards the significant moment of graduation and their VCE

sport, music and debating, many girls tool< the opportunity to assist

examinations, we wished the class of 2006 every happiness and

in community service projects. Prominent among these were the

success in the future. We remain grateful for all they have given to

Red Cross Blcod Donation Day and the Refugee Tutoring Program

Loreto Mandeville Hall and assure them that their place in the life of

for young students in Richmond. In Term 4 many girls contributed

this school will not be forgotten.

1.ORF.TO Mandeville Hall 2006

Repo-rtd eradication of world poverty. To make this pledge the Preparatory

Social Justice

to Year 6 stood in the formation of the letters M-A-K-E-P-O-VE-R-

In 2006 the School Community examined its Social Justice focus and

T-Y-H-1-S-T-O-R-Y.

developed a fundraising policy which aims particularly to contribute to Mary Ward International, a recent initiative of the Loreto sisters. Ms Louise Peyton and Ms Catherine Sim visited sister schools in

Mauritius and Peru, and in Term I addressed the School Community about these Loreto foundations.

Under the same initiative Sr

Years 7 - 12 At the opening School Assembly of 2006, with the new initiative of

Margaret Burchell ibvm, the Executive Officer of Mary Ward

Mary Ward International in mind, the Year 12 students, who had

International Australia, spoke to the Year 12 Councillors and SRC

participated in the inaugural Vietnam Pilgrimage in the Christmas

Team Leaders about MWI at a lunchtime briefing.

holidays of 2005, gave an extremely moving presentation of their experiences. They showed footage of the orphanages and schools

in which the Loreto Vietnam-Australia Program (LVAP) is involved Earlv Learning Centre

under the direction of Sr Trish Franklin ibvm. In December 2006

another group of Year 11 students from Loreto is scheduled to

During 2006 the ELC children in both the Kindergarten and Pre-

take part in the Vietnam Pilgrimage. Through such forums across

Prep rooms have participated in projects with the underpinning

the School Community Loreto Toorak has been developing a more

message of thinking of others less fortunate than oneself. Following

explicit understanding of the work of the Loreto sisters worldwide,

the Mother's Day stall at the ELC the children decided the money

and what the community may best be able to do to support them.

they raised should be sent to the Mothering project in East Timor. One of the children visited Far North Queensland and talked to

the ELC about the impact of Cyclone Larry. The ELC children and Loreto Year 4 buddies then planned and worked on a project making p|acemats to se|| to their families. A Catholic Pre-School in Innisfail was the appreciative recipient of the proceeds. The ELC children decided money raised from the Father's Day stall was to be directed to a men's shelter in Melbourne for the "men to have beds and food

if they have no where to go home to". Of course the essence of

In addition to this venture, thi-oughoutthe year the SRC and our Year 12 Councillors organized a range of fundraising activities across Year

levels. These included Record Night, Footy Colours Day, Winter Woolies, Scoobies Day, the Op-Shop Ball, and Rice Bowl Day during

Happy Week. Funds totalling $3000 were directed to Mary Ward International. In addition, as noted previously, the Year 11 Social Justice Raffle directed its proceeds of over $3000 specifically to StTrish's projects in Vietnam.

social justice also occurs within everyday moments at the Early Learning Centre. Special thanks go to the ELC staff for facilitating the children's thinking and for encouraging the children's articulation of care and support of self, each other and also of the adults with whom they share their time.

In conjunction with its Mary Ward International focus, Loreto Tooral< has continued to collaborate with local charities in educating

our students to help out at a local level. Some of these initiatives have already been noted and include the Year 10 Community Service program, the Refugee Tutoring program in Collingwood, the Epworth Ministry, Blood Bank new donors drive, Salvation Army and Red Cross appeals, and Pied Pipers collection for the Royal Children's Hospital. The student body also raised $1170 for Caritas Australia's East Timoi- appeal.

Curriculum Earlv Learning Centre The curriculum at the Early Learning Centre is influenced by the

philosophy of the Reggio Emilia Approach, that is, a process of teaching and learning that recognises the 100 languages of children. In the words of Loris Malaguzzi (1920 - 1994), "The child is made of one hundred. The child has a hundred languages, a hundred hands, a

Stillients making placemats as a fundraiserin the |'hirlv·|,earning Centre

hundred thoughts, a hundred ways of thinking, of playing, of speaking. A hundred, always a hundred ways of listening, of marvelling, of loving,

Prep - Year 6 The Junior School has conducted many Social Justice fundraisers

a hundred joys for singing and understanding. A hundred worlds to discover, a hundred worlds to invent, a hundred worlds to dream."

This philosophy supports the notion that the child is powerful and

throughout the year, and funds have been channelled primarily to

proactive in her learning. It means staff listen to the children, observe

the child sponsored through Plan Australia as well as to Mary Ward

the children, document their observations of the children's writing,

International. Anything from pyjama parties to the sale of cups of

work samples (e.g., clay, drawing, painting, construction, dramatic/

ice-cream has been tried in an attempt to raise money for these two

imaginative play, etc), and from photographic and video media. The

causes and to other causes arising incidentally along the way.

children, for their part, use the information they have gathered to further extend their sl<ills and investigations, their explorations and theories, discoveries and understandings. Whilst this is happening,

While it is important that the students learn of the value of giving,

skills appropriate to new muscle development, cognitive/thinking/

learning about and becoming aware of situations the funds support

intellectual development, social and emotional development and

is vitally important. On a number of occasions the Social Justice

language development are being stimulated, challenged, scaffolded

exercise has not been one of fundraising at all, but rather one of

and supported. In acknowledging that we have many ways and

awareness-i·aising. In October, the entire student body P-12 stood

strengths to facilitate our interactions and learning, the staff at

during morning assembly to make a pledge to work towards the

the ELC also recognize Howard Gardner's theory of multiple

intelligences. These include word/linguistic (discussion, stories

the major focuses in Junior School have been English, Mathematics,

and storytelling, poems, rhymes, vocabulary); logical/mathematics

and the Integrated Units of Study. With the introduction in 2006 of

(patterns, problem solving, measurement, shape, size); body/

the new reporting system in the areas of English and Mathematics, an

1<inaesthetic (dance, mime, climbing, tactile/sensory activities with

additional major focus has been assessment and reporting.

sand, dirt, materials): interpersonal/people (group and collaborative work, discussions and planning); space and vision (painting, drawing, pretending, sculpture, pictures); musical/rhythmic (singing, rhythmic patterns, vocal sounds and tones, percussion, sounds, performance); intrapersonal/self (independence skills, reflection and meditation,

positive affirmations, thinking strategies, focusing and concentration SI<ills).

Loreto Mandeville Hall, Junior School, in a cluster with a number of Independentschools, has been successful ingaining fundingunder the Federal ASISTM project (Australian Schools Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics). In this School the focus will be Years 5 and 6 Science. and the concept to be studied will be "Pattern". Much work has already been done in this area during 2006, and further progress will occur in 2007. Our involvement in the Ithal<a

This year the specialist program has added to the innovative and

Project continues and many staff have presented at conferences and

exciting learning occurring ill each classroom. Monday to Thursday

workshops. sharing their experience and expertise with others.

each class had an hour to participate in the library, music, creative

Through Ithal<a, the Year 5 and 6 teachers and the Junior School,

arts and sport/PE program provided by the ever dynamic Ms Anna

assisted by Science Staff in the Senior School, are working on an

Munari ('Miss Anna') and Miss Kylie McLennan.

interesting science-based project investigating 'Pattern and Proof'.

Years 7-12

The year 2006 has seen debates regarding the curriculum, standards of teaching and reporting to parents on the front pages of many

newspapers. Discussion has not been confined to the staff-room. Much of what has been written ina consensual mode supports the direction that the curriculum at Loreto Tooral< is taking, and this is a source of satisfaction. t .

On the Federal front, Minister Nelson's requirements for an A-E

grading system for all students resulted in the extra reports in English and Mathematics for all students P-10. Discussion regarding a National Certificate of Education designed to replace the variety of State awards continues, and perhaps to this end the Federal

Government has signed off on Statements of Learning for all the key disciplines. We continue to monitor and debate the implications of

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such initiatives.

The implementation of VELS, already noted in regard to junior School, continues also in Years 7-10. All staff have been working to ensure that, in particular, the interdisciplinary standards such as ICT

and Communication are clearly documented and explicitly taught in our curriculum. Professional Learning has also focused on the implementation of the Standards. The renovation of the Mary Ward building for the new Science

Centre and the revamping of the general purpose classrooms there have assisted the move in the secondary school to a completely on-line curriculum. Smart Whiteboards in classrooms allow for a

vastly increased interactive teaching and learning space, and the students and staff have responded enthusiastically. Further wireless

Prep - Year 6 The Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) has provided a new approach to curriculum from Prep to Year 10 for all Victorian Schools. The standards outline what is important for students to

learn and develop during their time at school. The standards are

hubs around the School have ensured that the "anywhere, anytime" access is a reality. Plans for next year include a new intranet portal, a facility which should improve ease and speed in the delivery of all teaching and learning resources. Any good curriculum is fluid. We are constantly reviewing

designed to encourage a deep understanding of essential knowledge

not only the teaching and leal-ning envii-onment but the

together with high performance in the area of skills and behaviours.

curriculum offerings themselves. Plans for next year include

The standards also aim to facilitate the assessment of student

the offering of Chinese to Year 7s and other years subsequently,

progress and reporting to parents. This year we have continued to explore how the students learn and

the offering of an Economics option to Years 9 and 10, and the inclusion of Business Studies in our list of VCE subjects.

what they need to be successful learners. During 2005 and 2006 the staff have been reflecting on new ways of linking curriculum practices

In external competitions in many discipline areas, our students

within Prep - Year 6 and have been making changes to ensure the best

excelled at both the State and National Level, as the following

possible delivery of curriculum to the students. Throughout 2006

report evidences.

I.ORETO Mandevilic Hal] 2006

Rgertd In Art: Anh-Thu Pham (Year I I) had her work selected by the

Year 7 : I't Isabella Commins

Committee of Melbourne to be part of the P Victorian Moving 2nd Shannon Davidson

Galleries Exhibition; Laura Petrucci (Year 12) was selected to

exhibit her work at the Tooral< Village Festival of Sculpture

japanese

Ruby Carrodus was selected as afinalist in the Red Lens International

Rebecca Howie was the winnei· of the Japanese Essay Competition

Photographic Competition and received a very highly commended commendation and a special award for the most promising student.

Indonesian

Her prize consists of a scholarship to attend the Murrumbidgee Winners of the Indonesian competition

School of Creative Arts, Summer School 2007, photography worl<shop.

Yeai- 8 - Giulia McGauran

Congratulations to the students whose artworks were selected for

Year 9 - Rebecca Moorhead

the Royal Melbourne Show Art Competition. The following girls Year 10 - Kelly McCarthy

were awarded prizes for outstanding work: Drawing Original: Rebecca Gibbs - Commended, Hannah Sottile

In the Individual Differences Department: the Year 9 team of

- Highly Commended, Harriet Fell - Highly Commended, Naomi

Alexandra Cowan, Lexie Griffin, Jacqueline O'Connell and Carley

Scully - Very Highly Commended.

Gilbert won the Victorian Epilepsy Trivia Challenge Final in theiryear level. The Senior School Tournament of Minds Social Sciences team

Digital Photography Manipulated Image: Nicole Travis - 1",

of Katya Smirnova, Georgie Toohey, Lilybet Holt, Sophie Merrick,

Louise Scarcella - 2"d, Laura Petrucci - 3'. Lauren Benson -

Diana Jal<obson, Frances Lee and Anneliese Henjal< were awarded

Commended, Elizabeth Logan - Commended

Honours at the Regional Finals of the competition.

Embellishment Combination of Painting & Embroidery: Bianca Koffman - Commended

For the Honour Board:

Imaginative Doll or Soft Toy: Stephannie Roll - 1", Katya Smirnova '

- 2nd, Ewa Lobaza - 3rd Brigid Coleridgeand Madeleine Stevens (class of 2005) were awarded the Australian Students Prize from the Honorable Julie Bishop,

Pottery: Cassandra Siarabalos - Commended

Federal Minister for Education.

Batik & Silk Work: Jin Chen - 1" Print Making: Abigail Smith - Commended

Top Class , Brigid Coleridge Theatre Studies

Merit in the prestigious University of Melbourne - BHP Billiton In Mathematics: jinghan Xia (Year 9) was awarded a Certificate of

School Mathematics Competition. In the Australian Mathematics Competition for the Westpac Awards, Jinghan was awarded a prize and Stephanie Gibbs (Year 7), Mary Nguyen (Year 7), Lisa Fu (Year .

High Distinctions; 52 girls gained Distinctions. In the Mathematics

Duces of the School

Brigid Coleridge and Madeleine Stevens

7), Danielle Grant (Year 8), and Xi Chen (Year 12) all received

Australian Students' Prize

Challenge for Young Australians; Teresa Vu (Yeat- 6), Stephanie ,

Chow (Year 8), Jacqueline Leahy (Year 8), Jinghan Xia (Year 9) and Brigid Coleridge and Madeleine Stevens Claire Wong (Year 9) wei-e awarded High Distinctions. In History: the Year I I team of Alicia Deal< , Charlotte Ii-eland and Rebecca Moore were judged both the State and National Winners in the Years I I and 12 category of the History Challenge and shall proceed to the National Presentation Awards in Canberra in

Debating

With

November. Olivia McCombe (Year 11) was placed 2"d in the Individual

Debating has continued to grow at Lot-eto in 2006.

'Turning Point" category.

approximately 75 girls in the Senior Debaters Association of Victoria (DAV) Competition and 25 girls in the junior Secondary Program

In Science: Danielle Grant (Year 8) was awarded a High Distinction

(]SP), there is a healthy climate of debate in the Senior School.

in the 'Rio Tinto Big Science Competition' and she won the Australian Science Essay Writing Competition Year 8 division.

Once again, in preparation for the DAV competition beginning in Term 1, Melbourne University Debating Society (MUDS) was invited

In LOTE:

to deliver an afternoon of training to the senioi- levels. This was

extremely well-attended, and discussion was lively and impassioned.

French

The training provided assistance particularly in the preparation of The following girls were the winners of the French Poetry Competition Year 10 : P Rebecca Howie

Equal second: Natalie Rambaldi, Lucy Waters

secret and advised topics (the latter being topics advised in a general sense beforehand but made specific only one hour in advance of the debate).

An incidental benefit to the senior debaters has been the variety of venues they have experienced as a result of the particular vagaries of

Year 9: ISClaire Wong 2nd Theresa Nguyen Year 8 : 151 Danielle Grant

calendars and rosters affecting them. Coaches continue to be drawn from the highly experienced staff of

Loreto. However, the increasing number of teams has led to the recruiting of several recent Loreto alumnae. In 2006 Elizabeth Ames

2„d Abigail Smith

(DebatingCaptain 2002) and Kathi·yn Sharpe (DebatingCaptain 2005)

filled those roles. Elizabeth made full use of her MUDS experience

The Interhouse Debating Competition continues to expand and is

to train all three B Grade teams simultaneously: under her coaching

now recognised as a vehicle for identifyingnew talent. Congratulations

Team I (Zoe Wood, Olivia McCombe, Olivia Dalton, Daniella Stutt,

to the House debating captains:

Sophie Russel') advanced as far as the Octo-Finals, at which the girls had to debate the challenging secret topic "That the government

Barry

should immediately sell off Telstra". Thegirls were magnificent in the

Helen McNamara

polished, logical manner in which they puttheir arguments. Kathryn Sharpe coached a D Grade team in her customary highly organised

Melissa jreissati

manner, and the girls thrived on her attention. As meritoriousas the achievements of finalists were excellentresults

of many other teams in this vast metropolitan competition. One of the D Grade teams consisted of Year 8 girls competing a whole year ahead of themselves. On many other occasions debates were lost

Mornane

Anthea Fell

Annabelle Crowe

by one point. All teams acquitted themselves impressively, and this augurs well for next year.

An outstanding feature of the performances was that every round saw several Loreto girls named as Best Speaker. The following girls

achieved the award twice in the competition, a highly conlmendable individual result:

Year 12

Annabelle Crowe

Helen McNamara

Year 11

Olivia McCombe

Daniella Stutt

Mulhall

Lucy Donovan Fenina Acance

Ward

Clare Condon

Isabelle Lane

The overall results for the 2006 Interhouse Competition were: Mornane

Barry Ward

Year 10

Mulhall

Sarah Olle

The Debating Dinner on Monday 9 October was an opportunky Year 9

to reflect on a most successful year. The excitement among the girls was palpable and holds promise for the future of Debating at Loreto

Tess Chappell

Toorak.

Thanl<s mustgo to the Debating Coordinator Mrs Sally McKenzie Term 3 saw the Years 7 and 8 begin their formal debating in the

junior Secondary Program held at Trinity Grammar. This DAV program consisted of a training night, followed by three debates, Many of the girls had cut their teeth on Interhouse Debating at

andto Mrs MargotThompson, Ms Kathy Paterson, Mrs Anne Bennett, Mrs Reta Clarke, Ms Leesa Hale, Ms Elizabeth Ames, Ms Kathryn Sharpeand to Clare Condon for the mannerin which she carried out her responsibilities as Loreto Debating Captain for 2006.

Lot-eto and were quite ready for the challenge, with teams winning almost every debate. Thanks must go to their Year 11 coaches who gave generously of their time and experience. Loreto Awards for Debater of the Year Level were:

Year 8 (Senior DAV) Susan Hodgman

Drama 1Early Learning Centre Imaginative play is an integral part of every young child. The ELC offers many opportunities both indoors and outdoors for the children to use and demonstrate their dramatic flair. Sometimes

they develop their work with the assistance of specific props - a Year 8 (Junior DAV) Siobhan Stagg Sophie Met-rick

restaurant, police station. shop, post office, house - but at other times they create their story with the aid only of random items - a scarf. ribbon. and three pinecones. The opportunity for the children to explore their thinkingand imagination isa Very significant part of the development of emotional/self-esteem and intellectual

development. The Pre-Prep children have been very interested Year 7 (Junior DAV) Anneliese Henjal< Joanna Pidcock

in stories and plays throughout the year, and have taken to the Kindergarten room, children shows which they planned and scripted and for which they made props. The interest in Drama led to the Pre-Prep children planning an excursion to a performance at the Oxford Theatre of 'Little Red Riding Hood". The Loreto Year 6

i ORETO Mandeville Hall 2006

Reportg Drama performance also visited the ELC to mesmerise and entertain both the Kindergarten and Pre-Prep children

At the end of Term I we farewelled Ms Evie Gawenda, who travelled

to America to be with her family. Evie's wonderful work with the girls in Junior School wasgreatlyappreciated. Atthe commencement

of Term 2, Ms Natalie Gray began her tenure as the new Junior School Drama teacher. Natalie is an experienced Drama teacher and intrepid traveler who has taught in some distant fields, including China. Under her capable co-ordination and teaching Junioi- School Drama has continued to develop smoothly.

In September families and friends of the Year 6 girls were treated

to two delightful performances of the Year 6 Play, Rat Race by Cenarth Fox. The girls auditioned for the roles, attended lunchtime rehearsals, choreographed and learned dances, created publicity material, sets and costumes. For many girls this was their first opportunity to be involved in a large scale dramatic production so the aim was for them to be involved in as many areas as possible. The play was performed at the Ruby Tout Theatre, St Kevin's College. Our thanl<s are extended to Mr Stephen Russell, Headmaster of St Kevin's College, for so generously allowing Loreto to utilize the space for this popular event. During rehearsals, playwright Cenarth Fox visited the production, and students and staff were excited and

intrigued to meet the person who had created Rat Race. Cenarth enjoyed his visit immensely and gave the production his stamp of approval. Special thanks to the junior School staff and parents who

happily supported the Year 6 production and the Junior School Drama program throughout the year. 7

Years 7- 12 2006 began with celebrating the success of the students of the

2005 Year 12 Theatre Studies program. Each year students who have obtained perfect scores are invited to audition for the VCAA, VCE Season of Excellence. This year 48 Theatre Studies students auditioned from throughout the state. Loreto had 4 auditionees, Sunday Barca Irving, Bridgid Coleridge, Lydia Killerby and Jessica I ) ramil lictivity in the Early I.,earning Centre

Stagg. Special mention must be made of Bridgid Coleridge, who was invited to perform her Theati-e Studies monologue in Top Class.

In Term 1, the Senior School Drama Department welcomed Mrs

Prep - Year 6

Kym Maclean. Kym has relocated to Melbourne from Sydney, where

In line with the Technology focus in Year 5, the girls produced a

she was a senior Drama Teacher at SCEGS, Redlands. Kym bi-ings

short, documentary style film. This was aimed at encouraging the

great breadth of experience to the Drama classroom and the girls

girls to recognise that drama goes beyond the stage, and onto screen

are flourishing under her tuteledge.

and film. They learned new styles of acting and script writing for the screen and identified the differences with stage acting. The girls also learned to edit their work using Microsoft movie maker.

This year has seen a very full and productive Senior School Drama

program operating within the School. The staff and students are enjoying the facilities in the recently built Drama Basement. This has

Year 3 combined the skills learnt throughout the year to create a

proved to be an inspirational setting for classes and has also provided

mini musical production of 'The Treehouse'. This enabled the girls to

a wonderful area for many co-curricular activities such as auditions,

experience learning lines, structured rehearsals, choreography and

rehearsals, the Waterford Program and workshops.

singing in a team work environment. Parents were invited to watch

this performance, giving the girls another opportunity to develop their live performance skills.

Following its inception in 2003, Stage Crew has continued to grow in membership. The Year 9-12 girls support all performance wot-k at Loreto and associated schools. This group is co-ordinated by the

Always enthusiastic for an opportunity to show off their talents to

Drama Technician, Erin Schliebs. Many of the Stage Crew girls are

their parents, the Year 4 students put on a Cultural afternoon to

now extremely proficient in production areas such as lighting, sound,

highlight the work they had been doing in Drama, Music, Art and

front of house, costume and makeup.

French. This was a highly successful afternoon enjoyed by both the artists and the audience.

This year marked the introduction of the Drama Department's

Musical. Thirty students drawn from Years 9 to I I were cast in a

newsletter, Drania Queensof Lot-eto.The newsletteris publishedon-

fabulous production of My Favorite Year. Jon was capably supported

line once a month and provides Drama students and staff with items

by Mr Simon Harris, Director of Music, Mi- Daryl Barclay (vocal

such as a calendar of events and fixtures, interviews, critical reviews

coach) and Ms Anita Bjork (choreography).

of theatre (mainstream and amateur), an advice column addressing such issues as audition techniques, stage makeup application and study tips, even extending to investigative articles about worldwide

Staff at other schools have also generously collaborated with the

theatre. The newslettet- committee comprised Laura Brady, Tess

Lot-eto students in co-curricular productions and events. The girls

Chappell, Chloe Gardner, Emily Macfarlane, Rebecca Major, Emily

are indeed fortunate to participate in these activities and at-e always

Russell, Stephanie Sabatino, Frances Simpson, Cherval Tan, Isabella

very grateful for and enriched by these experiences.

Thompson, julia Wallace, Georgie White. This inaugural committee has done admirably in establishing and developing this publication which has attracted an avid readership.

The Year 11 Theatre Studies students presented their Theatre Ensemble Evening in Term 4. The performance based on the concept of a gallery of theatre was very well received, with the Year 11 girls imaginatively tackling the non-naturalistic playscripts.

The 2006 Drama Insignia were awarded to Chloe Gardner, Tess Mornane, Elise Nicholson and Stephanie Sabatino for their efforts and commitment to Drama at Loreto over the last six years. Many other students received Blues and Half Blues in appreciation of their contributions to the Drama curriculum and the many co-curricular activities.

Our annual Spring Play, Tartuffe, was staged in the Drama Hall early in Term 4. This beautiful play, skillfully directed by Ms Tamara Kuldin. featured Year 10 and 11 Loreto girls and Xavier boys. The witty and elegant play captivated its audiences and beautifully showcased the considerable talents of the cast. The production, which looked

The Performing Arts Festival was held on Friday 28 February at

superb on stage, was capably supported by Erin Schliebs, Drama

Hamer Hall. Once again the four Houses managed to present unique

Technician, and Lynne Beck, senior Art teacher/ voluntary Set

and entertaining performances. The standard was extremely high

Designer.

with the leadership teams expertly integrating Music, Drama and Dance. The pieces were highly individual: an old people's concert, an art deception set in Paris, a love affair in the insect world, and

The final performance event for the year was the Junior Interhouse

the story of an aspiring dancer in New York. Section winners were:

Drama Festival. This annual event involves girls from Year 7 and 8.

Drama - Barry; Dance - Mulhall: Design - Barry; Instrumental Music

The Year 8 Drama Captains and Vice Captains audition, cast and

- Mulhall: Choi-al Music - Barry. The PAF Overall Cup went to Barry.

direct a short play or excerpt of a larger work. This year saw four

Thanks were addressed on the night to the adjudicators and to the

delightful short plays, Cinders, it's an Experience, Alone at Last and an

Lot-eto staff who supported the girls so capably during the evening

excerpt from The Cat in The Hat. The Junior House Drama Captains

and throughout the rehearsal schedule.

and Vice Captains succeeded in preparing an enjoyable afternoon's entertainment.

This year both Year 12 Theatre Studies classes joined together to form one ensemble. The 19 students performed Thornton Wilder's

Drama Captain, Stephanie Sabatino, has led and represented the

Our Town, which was directed by Mrs Robyn Kay, Head of Drama.

Drama Department with great poise and efficiency this year. During

This iconic American play is set in the fictional town of Grover's

her time in office, Stephanie worked closely with staff and students at

Corners in the early 1900's. It is a powerful piece exploring tile

Loreto and other schools, particularly Xavier College and St Kevin's

meaning of existence and had a profound effect on its admiring

College. The development of the new departmental newslettei-, her

audiences. The Year 12 girls' performances were of an exceptionally

presence at the many Drama events and her exceptional energy and

high standard. They can be justifiably proud of their outstanding

commitment to the subject have been greatly appreciated.

work. Congratulations are extended to Mrs Robyn Kay on her expert and sensitive direction.

The Year 10 annual Theatresports Competition was held in the last week of Term I. Three teams battled for the much coveted trophy. The lunchtime competition attracted a large and appreciative audience. Very few points separated the teams, the trophy ultimately won by Team Kuldin. The money raised from the gold coin entry was donated to the Year 10 charity, Lot-teo Schools' Mission.

In this exciting year for the Drama Department the students have contributed in many wonderful ways and have given evidence of their creativity and blossoming talent. But without many Senior and

Junior School staff generously supporting these events it would not be possible to deliver such a vast Drama program every year. The largest vote of thanks, however, is due to the Lot-eto Drama staff, without whose enthusiasm, dedication, talent and expertise the delivery of such an extensive, vibrant and enriching Drama program

During May (Term 2) the Year 7 and 8 Voice and Speech students

would not be possible.

presented two evenings of group work. The standard of work was very high and the students acquitted themselves with poise and confidence. Many thanks to their teacher, Mrs Julianne Eveleigh, who always enables the students to achieve such marvellous results.

Music Earlv Learning Centre

Music is a partof daily life at the ELC. Staff incorporate music within Loreto Tooral< continues to enjoyartistically rewardingcollaborations

their learning programs both as a support in the current area of

with Xavier College and St Kevin's College . This year Mr Chris

learning as well as in developing an understanding of basic music

Fosdick, Headof Arts, Xavier, ably assisted by Senior Drama teacher,

concepts and music skills. Theseinclude music rhythm, tone, melody,

Mr Nathaniel Kiwi, directed six of our Year I I and 12 girls alongside

volume and structure. The children are supported to explore

the Xavier boys in a superb production of Macbeth, Mr Jon Roberts,

properties of different instruments - the range of sounds both in

Head of Drama, St Kevin's, directed the annual St Kevin's/Loreto

an informal activity (when an instrument is available for an individual

i ORFTO Al.indeville Hall 2006

Kepovtf activity) as well as in a structured activity (when the child is part of

In August over thirty Loreto girls again took to the stage and to the

a group and specific roles are assigned to instruments). Children

orchestra to take part in the 2006 Loreto and St Kevin's College

and staff sing, whether informally whilst engaging in an activity or

Musical My Favourite Year.

together in a planned experience. The specialist program each week provides additional opportunity for the children to develop musical SI<ills.

Loreto Toorak also welcomed at this time the Stuttgart Youth Orchestra, and is most appreciative of the many School families who billeted these young musicians. The group of sixty-two, aged from fifteen to twenty-three, and their three accompanying staff spent a week in Melbourne and some of our orchestral musicians were

fortunate to be able to work with this group. On one morning an audience of over 250 students and staff enjoyed a superb concert from the orchestra in the Patricia Schaefer Centre, and the highlight of the week was the combined concert with the Stuttgart Youth Orchestra, Loreto Symphony Orchestra and the Melbourne String Ensemble at the Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank, on the evening of

Friday 18 August.

In Term 3 the Chamber Music Concert in the Chapel of Christ the King (August),Junior School Musicperformances atthe junior School Heads Assocration Biannual Music Festival (August) and the junior School Ensembles Concert (September) ensured a busy and happy

performance life. Concluding our term so beautifully, on Thursday 14 September, our leading Senior School soloists and the Loreto

Symphony Orchestra produced superb music performances at the

Prep - Year 12

Showcase Concert. Melba Hall.

At Loreto Mandeville Hall the 2006 music year was marked by the wonderful contributions music students and staff made throughout. Literally every week the School has acknowledged the importance of

This year's Feast Day Mass in Septemberat St Patrick's Cathedral was

music in its lifethroughthe performances of its musicians, individually

magnificent; the musical contributions to this liturgical celebration

and in ensembles.

were significant and memorable. From the opening notes of the contemporary choral processional 'Gloria', with organ and timpani,

through to the joyous singing of 'Queen of Loreto', the celebration We have enjoyed regular music performances at junior and Senior

was led with great dignity and joy by our Years 7 to 12 Choir and

School Assemblies, at numerous concerts and recitals, at Open

instrumentalists.

Mornings, Grandparents' Days and in the significant part our musicians have played in all our liturgical celebrations. We have celebrated the individual performance success of many of our

Oak Parlour Recitals each term have provided excellent performance

musicians (recorded below), and we have been particularly proud

opportunities for many musicians and the quality of the girls'

of the way our musicians have represented the School in the wider

performances continues to impress. Students from all year levels,

community - performing at Masses, at Eisteddfods, Festivals, and

on a variety of instruments, have provided audiences with lovely

giving great pleasure sharing their musical talents to the elderly and

evenings of music-making. The VCE Recitals, for students from

infirm.

Loreto, Korowa Anglican Girls School and St Catherine's School, have provided our girls with worthwhile experience performing

in a variety of spaces and to different audiences. Our own Loreto The performance year began with the Performing Arts Festival and

VCE Recital Evening (September) was a memorable night for our

the Performing Arts Music Captains - Lee McCarthy (Barry), Anthea

musicians and an excellent opportunity for them to play through

Fell (Mornane), Bridget Lester (Mulhall) and Nicola Fuller (Ward) -

their recital programs. The Year 11 VCE Recital (October) similarly

led their houses superbly in song and instrumental performance. The

gave Year 11 students the opportunity to perform a program of

House Music Captains-Jialing Chen, Monica McGuaran (Barry), Zoe

works in a formal recital situation.

Wood, Alexandra Blackburn, (Mornane), Stephanie Rizzardi, Tess Gangitano (Mulhall) and Maria Kastaniotis, jin Chen (Ward) gave much assistance at this event and at the Lunchtime Music Concerts held each term.

The Spring Ensemble Concert (October), junior School Music Recitals (November) and the Junior School's Celebration of Christmas (November) have kept our musicians busy during Term 4. At the Final Assembly at the Melbourne Town Hall (December) the

In Term 2 we enjoyed a variety of concert events beginning with the

contributions of the Years 7 - 12 Choir and Orchestra in leading the

Singers Soired (April), the Celebration of the Piano (May), and the

Liturgy musically, and the performances from the Vocal Ensemble

Music Festival at Robert Blackwood Hall (June), this year so aptly

and the Loreto Symphony Orchestra were much appreciated.

titled "La beaut6 de la musique". This night produced superlative performances from our bands, choirs and orchestras; twenty-four junior and Senior School ensembles performed with great skill and

The School and many wider audiences have marvelled at the rich and

musicianship.

varied nature of performance events. This variety is a vital part of performance program as it extends our musicians, challenging them to work with other musicians and to achieve of their bestatall times.

The list below of excellence in performance evidences committed

Junior School musicians attended Flute and Clarinet Masterclasses

practice and a love of the selected instrument.

at Loreto and a Clarinet/Saxophone Workshop at St Kevin's College.

:':Year 6s involved in Choir and St Cecilia's Strings went on the Middle

Prep - Year 6

School Music camp.

2006 heralded the exciting inauguration of 'Loreto Sings', our Years

:Year 6 Production - Rat Race.

Prep-2 Music Literacy Program. Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings now begin with 15 minutes of Kodaly based singing. The benefits of this program are enormous and are experienced as an

Years Prep to 4 and Years 5 to 6 Recitals in the Patricia Schaefer Centre.

integral part of the junior School day. With the introduction of 'Loreto Sings' the Year 2 String Program was moved to Year 3 for 2006, in its transition year, and we are looking forward to next year

with thirty-four Year 35 learning Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.

Year 7 -12 Bridget Lester Cfr 12), Emily and Sophie Russell (Yi- 11), Ashleigh Kubial< and Natalie Rambaldi (Yr 10) participated in the City of Stonnington's Youth Jazz Project as part of the City of Stonnington's

As part of their Classroom Music program the Year 4s enjoyed

Jazz in the Gardens concert series (january / February).

a term of Percussion lessons. A number of students have since

chosen to take private group lessons in Percussion. To support the development of percussion in the Junior School in Term 4 we introduced a Junior Percussion Ensemble. Thisgroup enjoyed a most

The Mandeville String Orchestra delighted the Past Pupils with lovely music at their Open Afternoon in the Historic House (April).

successful start.

In May the Loreto Symphony Orchestra held an Orchestra 4

The Year 5 Woodwind and Brass Program comprised Flute, Clarinet,

Workshop in the Patricia Schaefer Centre.

Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone and Euphonium. The concert held in the Patricia Schaefer Centre to conclude the program in June saw all Year 5 musicians producing a great sound together. We are delighted that so many students have

The Stage Band played at the Maytime Fair at Xavier College (May).

continued w,th lessons in Semester 2.

The Senior Choir gave a concert to an appreciative audience of

The Junior School Music Ensembles - Choir, Recorder Ensemble,

parents in Term 2 (May).

Piano Trio, String Spinners, Junior String Orchestra and Junior Wind Band - enjoyed a busy performance year which showed the benefits of regular rehearsal. In addition to out- new Percussion Ensemble, a Junior Stage Band began performing in Term 4. In coming years it will be exciting to follow the development of these two ensembles,

Music performances have been an important part of Junior School weekly assemblies and Instrumental Concerts were held each term

Our Middle School music ensembles enjoyed a two-day Music Camp at Arrabri Lodge, Warburton, concluding their camp with a concert enjoyed by an audience of parents and family members (May).

The Clarinet Quartet was awarded 3rd Place in the 2/ years & under Chamber Music

section at the Waverley Eisteddfod (August)

with numbers overflowing on each occasion. The strength of instrumental music performance in the Junior School is exciting and thanks are due to parents for supporting their daughters' musical

education. It is importantthatgirls experience the joys and discipline

The Clarinet Ensemble was awarded 2nd Place in the 15 years & under Chamber Music section at the Waverley Eisteddfod (August)

of learninga musical instrument and the benefits of shared ensemble music-making.

Loreto Symphony Orchestra participated in the 2nd Annual Yarra Valley Grammar Orchestra Festival (August).

Junior School girls have embraced some wonderful performance opportunities this year, including:

Loreto Symphony Orchestra In concert with the Stuttgart Youth :Recorder Ensemble competed at the Boroondara Eisteddfod, Music Festival at Robert Blackwood Hall, Years 3 to 6.

Orchestra and Melbourne String Ensemble at the Iwal<i Auditorium, Southbank (August)

Junior Wind Band performed at the Melbourne School Bands Festival.

JSHAA Music Festival - Choir, junior String Orchestra and junior Wind Band.

The Symphonic Band participated in the Melbourne Schools' Bands Festival at Robert Blackwood Hall and was awarded a Gold Shield in

the Intermediate Bands section (August).

4: junior School Ensembles' Concert in the Patricia Schaefer Centre.

*Junior School musicians attended The OzOpera's touring performance of The Magic Flute.

The Year 748 Choir performed at the Gardiner Friendship Centre (September)

LORETO Manderille Hal] 2006

Repo-rts Eugene Ball, well-known Melbournetrumpeter, gavean Improvisation

Oriana Kinsey (yr 8) was awarded P place in the /4 years ond

Workshop to the Stage Band (October).

under Wind and Brass

The Spring Concert, held under Winnie's Wing in October, with

Ye Hua He (Yr 7) and Madeleine Fitzgerald (Yr 6 participated in

performances from the Symphonic Band, Stage Band, Percussion

the International Children's Culture and Arts Festival, held in Tanjin,

Ensemble, Flute Ensemb/e, Saxophone Ensemble, Clarinet

China; the festival showcased performers from 52 countries.

section at the Waverley Eisteddfod.

Quortet ond Clarinet Ensemble.

Performance Examinations

The Vocal Ensemble performed at 5.00 pm Mass at St Carthage's Church, Parl<ville in October.

Congratulations to the many Loreto students who successfully undertook AMEB examinations and other music examinations

during the year.

The Clarinet Quintet participated in the Victorian Secondary Schools Chamber Music Competition (October).

We acknowledge the extraordinary achievement of six of our musicians who achieved their AMusA Performance Diploma this

The Recorder Ensemble performed at the Victorian Recorder Guild's Soire6 at St Agnes Church, Glen Waverley (October).

yean three wth distinction. This is a stunning musical achievement for the girls and their teachers, members of our Music Department - Leonie Conolan, Lyn Dernelley, Deana Dodds and Alice Levan. Our sincerest congratu|ations go to the following students:

The Saxophone Quintet and the year /1 Music class gave a concert at Choniley House (October).

AMusA with Distinction

Alexandra Blackburn, Yr 11 Recorder

The Clarinet Ensemb/e visited Villa O'Neill Nursing Home and performed to their residents (October).

Theresa Nguyen, Yr 9 Piano Stephanie Rizzardi, Yr 11 Recorder

Junior and Senior School flautists and clarinetists participated in

masterclasses in October given by Jane Robertson (Clarinet) and Peter Bartels (Flute).

AMusA

Katherine Kouznetsova, Yr 10 Violin Miranda Matheson, Yr 10 Violin

Year 7&8 Choir sang at the Past Pupils Mass (November)

Year 9 Vocal Ensemble members sang at the Thanksgiving Mass (November).

Lisette Stevens, Yi- 10 Cello

Results at all other performance levels were pleasing and we acknowledge the students who achieved very high results in AMEB Examinations for Grade 5 and above:

Year 9 musicians - instrumentalists and members of the Senior

Choir - visited Cabrini Ashwood and performed to residents, including Sister Ruth Winship IBVM.

Madeline Cenedese, Yi- 8 Saxophone: Grade 5-A Olivia Coburn, Yr 8 Recorder: Grade 8-A; Flute: Grade 6-A&

Theory: Grade 5 - Honours

The Concert Band had a shared performance workshop with St Kevin's College Concert Band (November).

Tracey Dinh, Y,- 9 Piano: Grade 8 - A+ & Theory: Grade 5 Honours

Lauren Fowler, Yr 10 Saxophone: Grade 6-A

Individual Student Achievement Eisteddfods and Festivals

Theresa Nguyen (yr 9) won the /4 years and under Piano Solo competition at the Boroondara Eisteddfod.

Ye Hua He, Yi- 7 Piano: Grade 8-A

Katherine Kouznetsova, Yr 10 Theory: Grade 5 - Honours Oriana Kinsey, Yr 8 Clarinet: Grade 6 - A+ Bridget Lester, Yr 12 Theory: Grade 5 - Honours

Theresa Nguyen and Mary Nguyen (Yr 7) received an Honout-able Mention in the /4 years and under Piano Duet competition at the Boroondara Eisteddfod.

Mary Nguyen, Yi- 7 Piano for Leisure 'Certificate of Completion' - A & Theory: Grade 5 - Honours

Theresa Nguyen, Yr 9 Musicianship: Grade 6 - Honours with Distinction

Cassandra Gillis (Yr 8) was awarded 3,4 prize in the /4 years and under String Solo competition at the Boroondara Eisteddfod.

Van Nguyen, Yr 12 Flute: Gracie 8-A Lisette Stevens, Yr 10 Singing: Grade 5 - A+ Alice Whitford, Yr 8 Piano for Leisure: Grade 5-A

We extend warm thanks to our Friends Of Music group for

Program. Sports played included netball, soccer, volleyball, football,

their support of all music activities throughout this year We have

European handball and 4 wicket cricket.

appreciated their involvementatour music events, especiallyattheir

Cocktail Party in Term 1, the Music Festival, the Showcase Concert and their genei-ous fat-ewell breakfast to our Year 12 musicians.

Interschool sporting involvement is open to students from Year 3 onwards. This yean students from Loreto represented the School and the Armadale district in netball, soccer, cross-country,

Thanks also to the great team of student Music Leaders - Nicola

swimming, athletics, tennis and golf. Further, Annie-Rose Robson,

Fuller (Music Captain), Jessica Minear (Senior Choi-ister), jialing

Year 6, was one of ten girls selected to represent the Zone in the

Chen (School Pianist), Helen McNamara (Leader of Symphonic

Regional Netball Championships, and Georgina Lupson, Year 6,

Band), Lee McCarthy (Leader of Loreto Symphony Orchestra)

finished 2nd in the Regional Golf competition, then played in the State

and Bridget Lester (Leader of Stage Band). These girls have been a

Golf Championships in her age group.

wonderful group of music leaders, fine pet-formers in their own i-ight and impressive role models for all Lot-eto music students. Loreto Toorak had a large contingent of Cross-Country runners at the District competition and placed 4th overall. Kate McNamara.

To our music staff, thitry-five in total, who have taught our Loreto

Year 5, and Charlotte Russo, Year 6, both placed in the top eight for

Tooral< musicians so well in 2006 - warmest thanks for the careful

the Il year olds and went on to run at the Regional Cross Country

preparation and time they have given to their individual students

competition. Kate then competed in the State Cross Country

and to school ensembles. Their commitment to our musicians is

Championships at Bundoora Park over the mid-year holidays and

sincerely appreciated and valued. Particular thanks are extended

placed in the top half of the field.

to Andrea Savage (Junior School Music Coordinator) and to our Heads of Instrumental Departments - Wendy Anderson (Brass), Grania Burke (Woodwind), Leonie Conolan (Strings) and Anne

The Junior School swimmers and divers had considerable success in

Elliott (Piano). Our thanks also to Deana Dodds, Diane Draper

the pool throughout the year. The District competition saw Loreto

and Rebecca Matthews. To Jennifer Dickson, Music Administrator,

place 24 to Lauriston by a small margin, and 12 of the girls went on

a particular expression of gratitude for managing the logistical

to represent the School and District at Zone level. Of the girls who

demands of our Music School with great efficiency and care. Finally

swam at Zone level, Annie-Rose Robson, Olivia Wells, Anna Hughes

I thank out· Director of Music, Miss Mary O'Driscoll who has once

and Eliza Christie, all Year 6, qualified tO SWim at the State Swimming

again led the Department with her characteristic commitment and

Championships and placed 2

dedication, as well as her strength, vitality and vision.

Olivia placed 3"' in the 50m Breaststroke.

Sport

A team of fi fty students from Loreto junior School participated in

iin the 4X 50m freestyle relay, and

the Armadale District Athletics Carnival, There were some

very

fine individual achievements along with some great team results.

Early Learning Centre At the Early Learning Centre the children engaged in a range of both

Overall Loreto finished 2 nd iin the track events and 5'11 in the field

events. Four of our seven relay teams finished in P place. Twentytwo Loreto students qualified to participate at Zone athletics, and of

structured and unstructured activities that helped develop their

those, Amy Periera, Year 6, and Olivia Russo, Year 4 participated in

large muscle/gross motor skills. The beautiful outdoor environment

the Regional Championships in Bendigo in shotput and 100m hurdles

invites planned activities that involve the children utilising skills of

respectively.

balance, co·-oi-dination, climbing, walking, running, crawling, jumping,

hopping, skipping and learning to control their body in space. Ball skills such as throwing, catching, bouncing, kid<ing and dribbling are

Lunchtime Netball competitions were run for students in Years

also included in the program.

3 to 6 throughout Terms 2 and 3. The Year 6 students tool< key

Revisiting these opportunities on a daily basis encourages and helps develop the children's confidence and persistence. As the year progressed, staff altered the experiences to challenge the children

roles in organising fixtures, coaching the teams and umpiring. Other students joined in the lunchtime table tennis games in the Mu'tiPurpose Room.

and extend their skills in these areas. Specialist time provided opportunities to focus specifically on these skills and to incorporate the use of appropriate language in the interests of the children's further progress.

The "Goalkick" program was run again this year for students interested in improving their skills in Soccer. In addition, "Football Anytime" was added to the co-curricular program for students who are already skilled in Soccer and wanting to develop their skills even more. Both programs were very popular with students in Years 3

Prep - Year 6

to 6.

The sporting year in junior School got off to a wonderful start with all students and staff actively participating in a Commonwealth Games activities day. The day was organised to introduce the girls

"On Track" is a program designed to introduce students to Athletics

to the countries of the Commonwealth and to expose them to the

through varied fun activities and modified athletics events. This year

sports wkich would be played in the Games.

sixty girls participated. They have been introduced to many of the

basic skills of Athletics. The program ran on a weekly basis with much support from Junior School parents. On Wednesday afternoons throughout the year, Year 6 students were once again involved in the Armadale District Year 6 Sport

I ORE.TO M ,

Athletics

Term 3 was extremely busy with Athletics commitments. These began with the Clinic, followed by a PB Meet held at Duncan McKinnon, the Preliminary and Championship GSV Cat-nivals, and the Athletics Victoria Knockout Competition. The hard work and many hours spent training led to some very pleasing results. The GSV Preliminary Track and Field Carnival C at Olympic Park

saw Loreto Mandeville Hall placed 5th on 812 points, with the Juniors coming 4'h, the Intermediates 4"' and the Seniors equal 6th

This gained Loreto entry into the Division 2 Championship Carnival in which we placed I" overall on 926 points, with the juniors coming 2.d, the Intermediates 2'dj and the Seniors P. It was an exciting day with its many personal best results, and every member of the team was congratulated for her contribution to the School's success. Special acknowledgement goes to Clare Daly and Eliza Quinert who set records at this Carnival.

Sports Camps From these Carnivals, twenty-three Loreto girls were selected to Loreto maintained the traditional Sports Camps during the year.

The camps assist in the development of skills and of

game knowledge in the respective sports. The camps also

facilitated the making of team selections by coaches, which was particularly helpful at the opening of the respective seasons.

compete in the Finals Evening. Particular congratulations go to Siana Madden, Madeleine Ulbrick, Clare Daly, Megan Lane, Melissa Doyle, Stephanie Maynes, Caitlin Blackall and the Year 8 Relay team of Clare Daly, Alice Whitford, Eliza Quinert and Madeleine Ulbrick, who all won medals on the evening.

Aerobics

In the second week of the September school holidays, twenty seven

The Knockout Competition was held at Knox Athletics Centre, with

students from the Loreto Aerobics Club attended the Australian

Lot-eto Toorak entering four teams of ten athletes. Again many girls

SportAerobics Championshipsand the Australian AEROskools Titles

achieved personal best results, while each team member enjoyed the

at Olympic Park Stadium in Sydney. The results were outstanding,

meeting immensely. One junior and one Senior team progressed to

the girls winning the most medals and gaining the highest rankings

the Final held in October at Olympic Park.

ever enjoyed by the club in six years. Some sections included more

than twenty entries which makes the girls' high levels of achievement even more outstanding.

Badminton

Badminton experienced an exciting burst of popularity this yean In the Australian AEROskools Titles, particular congratulations for their first placings in their respective divisions go to the Pocket

Rocket team of Eliza Quinert, Tess Mc Pherson, Bridgette Gorman and Chiara Ardi: the Vanity team of Nicola Anglin, Tess Chappell and Sarah Papageorgiou; and the Babalishous team of Isabella lafrate, Sophie Tostevin and Carla Ardi: for theit- second placings in

with full teams playing in each division and some players choosing to do additional practice at lunchtimes. The junior team did particularly well, finishing second in their zone; they remained undefeated until the final round. The Intermediates placed 5"' and the Seniors Th. The

girls hope to see the same level of enthusiasm and to experience the same level of enjoyment in the sport next year.

their respective divisions to the Shootin' Stars team of Erica Sinni,

Francesca Broome and Eden Abat; the Jitterbugs team of Madeline

Basketball

Sullivan, Nicola Anglin, Tess Chappell and Sarah Papageorgiou; and for their seventh p|aCing. to the Starlets team of Carolyn Shembrey,

The Senior team played in the GSV Tournament in Term 2, with

Stephanie Skerret, Madeleine Gorman, Sarah White, Samantha

three games at the Waverley Basketball Centre on 8 June. Each game

Woodley and Katherine Papageorgiou

was close and well contested, an experience that helped prepare the

players for the GSV competition in Term 4. Basketball has continued to be a popular sport with 2 senior, 4 intermediate and 6 junior

In the Australian Sport Aerobics Championships, the Pocket Rocket

teams competing in the Term 4 competition. Senior A Basketball had

team of Eliza Quinert, Tess Mc Pherson, Bridgette Gorman and

a strong season, leading the ladder until the last match, ending up 2'id

Chiara Ardi again placed first: while fourth places were gained by the

in their Zone: while the B team also played well to finish 3'd in their

Body Rocket-s team of Julia Mierzwa, Matilda Sholly, Bella Tostevin

Zone. Well done to all senior players for an excellent performance.

and Eliza Grant: also by Cassandra Oaten competing in the National

B Senior Individual competition. Eliza Quinert achieved sixth place in the Level 2 Intermediate Individual level; Stephanie Rizzardi gained seventh place in the National A Senior Individual competition; and

The Intermediate A, B and C all finished 4th overall, while the D team

placed 2"d in their Zone. The junior A team finished 2"d in their Zone

and will play in the semi-finals soon; while the B team finished 4th, the C team 3'd, the D team 4th, the E team 5th and the F team 4th.

Bridgette Gorman was eleventh in the Level 2 Intermediate Individual level.

Congratulations to all of the competitors and their coaches for such high standards achieved at the competitions and throughout the

Cricket

Cricket has attracted a higher level of participation this year. The

season.

Juniors opened the season with an excellent turnout for the Skills Clinic run by Cricket Victoria. The clinic concentrated on developing

skills in batting, bowling and fielding. Senior Cricket suffered reduced

and Lea Troiano placed 34, with joanna 3,4 on Beam. In Level Two,

numbers in the team due to the length of the season conflicting

Caterina Palma, Spencer Adams, jessica Kilroe-Smith, Isabella

with exam commitments, but managed to place € in their Zone

DePasquale and Isabel Vaughan were 2nd; and the Level One team

with some sound batting, bowling and fielding skills on display. The

of Charlotte Wilson, Isabella Hummerston, Isabelle Pidcock, Talia

Junior team had many new players who showed great improvements

Cartolano and Anna Stewart placed P.

in skills and interest throughout the short season, placing 4'11 overall. Congratulations to these players.

The ISG competition saw forty-four gymnasts representing Loreto Tooral< across five levels. Particular mention goes to the junior Team Two of Lani Aoul<an Samantha Tighe, Lauren Mandato, Clare

Cross-Country

The GSV Cross-Country Preliminary Carnival was held at Yarra Bend

Daly who placed P after strong performances by each member. Congratulations also go to Megan Lane, Ellen Cullity, Veronica Waite, Hayley Crigan, Rebecca Fleming, Carly Gregg, Alexa

with the Juniors placing 3"1, Intermediates 4th and the Seniors 5'h, and

Madden, Eliza Sholly, Karishma Vase, Caitlin Grace, Kaylah Malishev,

an overall Loreto placing of 3'd This 3rd placing promoted Loreto to

Stephanie Rizzardi,joanna Pidcock, Lea Troiano, Adriana Colangelo,

Division 2 of the Championship Carnival. The Carnival was held at

Bridget loannidis, Amanda Chong-Halliday, Ruby Becroft, Caitlin

Bundoora Park where the girls enjoyed the scenic and steady course

Foster, Eliza Kerr. Sarah Davis, Bethany Hodge, Eliza Grant, Rachel

set for the Championships. They performed extremely well. The

Cheng, Claudia Bevis, Grace Van Der Merwe, Marcella Palma and

Seniors won their division and received the Championship Division

julia Tozzi for their efforts and performances over the three days of

trophy, while the Intermediates were equal 2'14 with the juniors

competition.

5'I', giving a team placing of 2nd. Georgie Clarke, the Olympian and former Lot-eto student, presented thechampions with theirtrophies

and ribbons. Particular congratulations go to Siobhan Lane, Amelia O'Shaughnessy, Maria Mowbray, Megan Lane, Siana Madden and Caitlin Blackal, for their top 10 ribbon placings,

To top off a busy and successful season, a group of Gymnasts competed during the September holidays in the Wet'n'Wild Water World WAG National Level 1-7 Team Gymnastics Carnival on the Gold Coast. The Level 3 gymnastics team of Lea Troiano, Joanna

Pidcock and Bridget loannidis finished 3"' on Vault, 4'h on bars, 5th on beam, and 6tll overall: while the Level 4 team of Veronica Waite,

Diving

Rebecca Fleming, Carly Greggand Alexa Madden represented Loreto with a very high standard againsttwenty-five very professional teams.

The competitive diving season started with the SCSA Carnival in

Well done to all of the gymnasts and their coaches for such solid

Geelong on 9 March, where many excellent performances by the

commitment and their numerous successes throughout the year

divers resulted in an overall team placing of 2nd. The Divers then

went on to achieve pleasing results in the GSV Preliminary Diving

Carnival. The juniors tied with MLC for Ist. The Intermediates were equal 7% and the Seniors were equal 4[h. The overall team placing was 4th. The Diving team then competed in the Division 2 Championship Carnival on 12 May at MSAC, where Loreto placed

6ih on 23 points. The Junior Divers were 4th, Intermediates P and

the Seniors 5th. Congratulations to all divers for their hard work and commitment throughout the season.

Hockey Continued development of skill and strategy resulted in an exciting Hockeyseason,againaided bythe factthatthe Seniorand Intermediate teams trained on the fast synthetic turf at Hawthorn Hockey Club. The Junior team had a particularly exciting season, winning every match and achieving I" place in the zone, thereby progressing to the Semi-Final at the State Netball and Hockey Centre. They were defeated by a more experienced opponent, but as a team with many

Equestrian

players new to the sport they have every reason to be proud of their efforts and improvement throughout the season. The Intermediate

The girls in the Equestrian team developed skills in many areas

team finished 6'11 while the Senior team performed excellently to

throughout the season: however, significant progress was hampered

finish 2"d.

for some students due to the number of horses that became lanie

throughout the season. This was disappointing for the girls and they are to be commended on their persistence and courage, riding

Netball

different horses each week. Thanks need to be extended to the

parents who made the trip to Upper Beaconsfield each week.

Loreto Tooral< continued to be well represented in Netball with additional teams 1-egistered with the GSV and more players committing to the season. The Senior A team, and the junior B, C,

Gymnastics

D, E and F teams all qualified for Semi-Finals and performed very well under Finals pressure. The Junior E and F teams progressed to

The Gymnastics Club was busy during the year with a number of

Grand Finals, with the F team having an exciting and close win; they

competitions. At the APS Invitational in july, the Level Four team

were proud to bring their premiership pennant back to the School.

of Carly Gregg, Alexa Madden, Eliza Sholly, Hayley Crigan, Rebecca

The final placings for the GSV season were: Senior A team I" in

Flemingand Georgie Toohey placed 2nd with Carly achieving I" place

Zone and 3'dafter Finals; Senior B equal 2"d in their zone; Senior C

on Bars, Beam and Floor, and 21'd on Vault; Alexa and Eliza achieved

were 5th; Intermediate A and B teams were 5th;and the Intermediate

equal 3'd placings on Floor; and Rebecca 2'id on Beam.

C through to F teams were each 6% the Junior A team was 2nd in their zone but lost on percentage, the junior B and C teams were 2* and played semi finals, the Junior D was Ist and played semi finals.

At the Chamford Invitational Competition, also in July, in Level

the Junior E team was 2'id and played semi finals but lost their Grand

Fout- Loreto Blue, comprising Carly Gregg, Alexa Madden, Eliza

Final, the Junior F team was'St played semi finals and went on to will

Sholly and Georgie Toohey placed P, with Carly achieving Ist place

their Grand Final, the Junior G team was 4'h, the Junior H team was

on Vault and Bars; and Loreto Gold, with Hayley Crigan, Rebecca

1" (no finals), and the junior I team placed 6th. It was very pleasing

Fleming in a combined Gymnastics team, placed 6'h. In the Level

to see so many p|ayers comp|ete the season with such great results.

Three competition, Eliza Harrison, Bridget loannidis, Joanna Pidcock

Lot-eto Mandeville Hall also entered three teams in the Netball

Victoria Schoolgii-Is' Championships, in which each team played well and represented the School with pleasing sportsmanship and energy

throughout several matches in the one-day competition. Although no team progressed to Finals, the coaches were pleased with how each team played on the day.

Softball

Softball was a popular sport early in the yeai-. So many Intel-mediates and Junioi-s wanted to p|ay that a weekly Round Robin competition was run at the School, and girls were rotated through the Intel-school teams. This system ensured that the girls were able to enjoy being engaged in the sport while still having some opportunity to gain match experience. The final placings in the GSV Competition were:

Rowing

the Senior and Intermediate teams each finished 3', thejuniot-Aand the junior B teams each finished 6%

The Lot-eto Mandeville Hall Rowing team of season 2006 was comprised of nine Year 9 crews, four Year 10 crews and a Year 10 scullen and four Senioi- crews and a Senior sculler. A total of eightyseven girls represented the School in Rowing. The girls participated

in training camps at Geelong, Nagambieand on the Yarra. They raced iii five regattas. including the State Championships in the lead up to the Head of the Schoolgii-Is Regatta. This regatta is held in Geelong on the Barwon River and is the largest regatta for girls in Australia.

Over fifty schools compete, and the standard of racing is very high. Out- team was well prepared, and seventeen of the nineteen crews

made it thi-ough to the semi-finals. Of these crews, eleven made it to the A final which resulted in one win. Congratulations go to the

winning Year 9 first crew of Megan Allenadale, Genevieve Venosta, Siana Madden, Julia Walker and Florence McDonald. At the regatta

Surf Life Saving The many girls who participated in Surf Life Saving enjoyed a season leat-ning new skills and disciplines within this exciting and challenging sport. Early in the season Lot-eto Mandeville Hall held a Cai·nival in which every girl got to compete in events and to work as a team. Next, on 2 March they competed against several other schools in the Twilight Metro League Competition at South Melbourne SLSC. At this Loreto entered three teams of nine participants, with Team 3 placing 811, Team 2 5"1 and Team I P overall. Team I went on to compete at Torquay on 5 April in difficult weather and ocean

conditions; it placed P. Well done to all participants throughout the season.

the girls displayed a wondei-ful team spirit. All raced hard and supported each other in their events. There is no doubt that the Loreto Tooral< cheer squad under the bridge was the loudest and

most enthusiastic on the bank! Congratulations to the whole rowing team - both the gii-Is and theii- coaches - for their commitment to

training and hard work throughout the rowing season.

Swimming

The presence of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne this year had the effect of extending the Swimming season over two terms and a number of competitions. The Genazzano Swim Meet was a

useful warm-up event for the GSV season, with Lot-eto finishing a strong 2,1° and a numberof girls winning ribbons. The SCSA Carnival,

Skiing

an evening event at Geelong, was the first competition, and Lot-eto

Mandeville Hall performed extremely well to place a close 2"d. The

A wonderful 2006 Interschoo Snowsports season saw thirty-three

Intel-mediates won their Division and have a trophy proudly displayed

students from Year 3 to Year 11 competing in the Championships at

in the Barry Centre cabinets.

Mt Bullet-. The lack of snow this season was soon forgotten when the mosaic of coloured race bibs appeared across the mountain as the competition began on Sunday 20 August. It continued until Friday

The GSV Division I Preliminary Swimming Carnival at MSAC saw

25 August. A number of Loreto gii-Is did very well, with pat-ticular

the Swim team achieve 2"d place behind MLC, also gaining enough

congratulations to Natasha Cohen of Year 7 and Atlanta Mutimer

points to progress to competition in the Division One Championship

of Year 8 who qualified for the Nationals to be held at Perisher

Carnival. The Carnival was held on 12 May at MSAC, and was the

Blue in NSW later this season. Special mention goes to the following

first occasion Loreto Tooral< has competed at this level. We were

girls who finished in approximately the top third of their respective

very pi-oud of the contribution of every swimmer to the success of

events in some extremely competitive fields: Olivia Dalton, Alicia

the team. Through consistent and exciting performances, Lot-eto

Simonds, Sophie Gi-iffiths, Natasha Simonds, Ella van der Merwe,

placed 5"' with 373 points. The Juniors were 5"1, Intermediates 4111

Bi·eana Cilia, Eliza Quinert, Matilda Parolini, Natasha Cohen, Atlanta

and Seniors P. Congratulations to all swimmers and coaches for

Mutimer, Rebecca Tsostos, Harriet Haig and Isabella Manton. A real

progress to Division One and for the strong commitment of the

improvement in technique and style over the season was noted in

teani.

a|| participants: in particular, the positive attitudes and a willingness to make the most of what time they got on the snow were pleasing to see.

Tennis

Tennis Soccer

.u, / r.,pular this year.

So many more Juniot- girls

wanted to play that an additional venue and additional coaches had

to be arranged foi- the Skills Clinic. The numbers also necessitated

Soccer continued to grow in popularity in 2006. Loreto Tooral< entered two senioi-, three Intermediate and three Junior teams in

running a Round Robin competition at the School in addition to the

Interschool matches in order to provide every girl the opportunity

the GSV winter competition. A pleasing improvement in skills and

to play at some level. This enthusiasm should be maintained into

in understanding of the game and its strategies was evident, with

2007 when Loreto Mandeville Hall will enter more pairs into the

many girls finally coming to terms with the offside rule! Particular mention is to be made of the Senior A team who were undefeated

throughout the season. They played two matches in the semi finals, and placed 3'1 in the competition. Other placings: Senior B team 4tl'' Inter A team 411, Inter B team P, Inter C team 7"1, Junior IA team 511unior I B team 911, Junior ZA team &".

GSV weekly competition. The final GSV placings were: Seniors 3'fl overall, Intermediate A and B each placed Td, the Junior A team finished 3'd, the junior B team was 5% the Junior C team finished P in their Zone and went on to play in the Finals at Melbourne Park. Although they were defeated, we were proud of their achievement.

Volleyball

Girls in this social and skilful sport showed improved skills and participated in games with many exciting rallies throughout the season, with most competitions being close and hard fought. The final results included the Senior team finishing 4"', the Intermediate A team 6% the Intermediate B team 5% and the Junior A and B teams each placing 6,?'.

in all that they undertake, and I thank them most sincerely, 1 recognise most especially the School Leadership Team - lan james (Director of Business Operations), Andrew Schmidt (Director of School Operations), Louise Peyton (Deputy Principal-Dii-ectoi- of Junior School), Catherine Sim (Deputy Director of Junior School), Elizabeth Burns (Deputy Principal-Director of Studies) and Mai-y Petrie (Deputy Principal - Director of Pastoral Care): the leadership team of our School are outstanding in theit- commitment to theitduties and portfolios, and 1 thank them fot- all they do each day.

Water Polo

The Sistet-s of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary have been an increased presence in our School this year, in addressing our students

The Term 2 Open Competition saw many new players join Water

at Assemblies, in leading the staff in in-service and 1-eflection, and

Polo fot- the first time. These skills gave the younger gii-Is an

in being a presence around the School. We thank them for their

introduction to the Term 4 competition, with fitness, stamina and

interest and involvement in the School - for this we are very grateful.

game knowledge being developed thi-oughout both seasons. In the

With the Sisters, we continue thefine Loreto traditions that the very

Term 2 competition, the A Team finished 3"' and the B Team 5"'

first Loreto Sistet-s began so long ago, In respecting our traditions,

against competitive and experienced opposition.

our story and our heritage, we look forward with confidence and

Tei-m 4 Water Polo for Years 7 to 10 players continues the skill

optimism in the spirit of Mary Ward and Gonzaga Barry.

development from the Open season. My final thanks go to the many hard working and supportive Friends of Sport Fun Run

Theannual Fun Run was heldatThe Tanon Sunday 2 Api-il,a pleasantly

members of our School Council: john Sheldon(Chairman), Peter

Suffi-en (Deputy Chairman), jane Kelly ibvm, jacqueline McGilp ibvm, Christopher Pidcocl<, Lucy Christie, John Phillips, Paul Lacava, Stuart

cool and dry morning. Quite a large number of students and their

Fowler, Sylvia Walton, for their dedicated, generous and committed

families turned out to do their lap of logging, cycling, or even plain

governance of the School. 1 recognise and thank, on behalf of the

walking and chatting. At the end of the exercise the Friends of Sport

whole School Community, the contribution of our Chaii-man, John

Committee provided drinks. fruit and Easter Eggs to re-energise

Sheldon, who gives of his time generously and freely, always for the

participants. We look forward to larger numbers participating on 3

good of the School, and in support of the Principal.

June 2007 to share the fun and socialising.

The students and staff of Lot-eto Mandeville Hall deserve

congratulation and commendation for all that has been achieved

With Thanks

throughout 2006.

/1- Su.,,in .Lk.·cu,

Grateful thanks are due to members of the School Council and

Committees for all that they have contributed to the School

ihindpal wo Alit,ideville I lall Tool·ak

throughout the year, for the giving of their time and the sharing of theii- expet-tise.

I thank the School Captain, Georgette Scanlon and School Vice

Captain, Lucy Donovan, who have been exemplary and inspiring student leaders this year. They have been leaders committed to working for the entire student body consistently and constantly throughout the year. 1 thank and congratulate them and all of our School Captains and Leaders for what has been achieved.

Loreto Mandeville Hall

The Parents' Association of 2006 deserve special mention for a particulai-ly busy and successful year of events, including our 2006

Loreto Fair. Particular thanks are due to the outgoing President of the Parents' Association, Mr Denis O'Hara for his leadership and steering of the committee over this and previous years. I also thank

Mi- David Hummel-ston for acting as Fair Convenor this year, and pay tribute to the many parents who assisted him in the organisation of this wonderful whole School event. We are greatly indebted to all the parents who have given of their time so generously this year. 1 recognise also the fine work of many of our Parent run committees for their continued support of the School's various co-curricular pursuits, and in friendraising and fundraising.

Particular thanks are due to a|| the skilled and hard-wot-king staff of Lot-eto Mandeville Hall. Their professionalism, expertise and passion for the education of young girls and women is evident

Constrizction of the Sr Ruth Winship ibvin Science Centre and refin-bishment of the

Food, People and lirchnology area.

i/1/111111 & 11 n

for the wonderful place that it is. Our 3 and 4 year old students

Loreto Mandeville Hall

School Council Report 2006

enjoy the best in teaChing and leal·ning provision in an aesthetically beautiful setting.

The work of School Council relies upon the generosity of all the

It is with pleasure that I present this Annual 1-eport on behalf of the Loreto Mandeville Hall School Council for the 2006 School year

membei-s of School Council, and I would like to express my thanks to each of the Council members for their time and effort, care and

diligence. For 2006 the School Council comprised Sr Jane Kellyibvm, Mr Paul Lacava, Dr Jacqueline McGilp ibvm, Mr Chris Pidcock. Mr Thi-oughout 2006 the School Calendat- has provided the Community of Lot-eto Mandeville Hall with a rich at-ray of liturgies, sporting events, musical and dramatic performances, debates and special occasions for parents including class cocktail parties and dinners and, most significantly this year, the Loreto Mandeville Hall Fair, On behalf of the members of Council I congratulate the Principal, staff and students on all that has been achieved to build community within the School family and thank them for the wonderful opportunities that have been available to us all for participation and involvement,

John Phillips, Mr Peter Suffren (2006 Deputy Chairman), Mr Stuart Fowler, Mrs Lucy Christie, Ms Sylvia Walton and myself, assisted by Dr Susan Stevens.

The wonderful addition of the SI- Ruth Winship ibvm Science Centre would not have been possible without the hard work of the Property Committee. The Property Committee was comprised of Mr Peter Suffren (Chair), Mi- Stuart Fowler, Mi-s Jane Nathan, Mrs Janine

Ralev, Mi- Peter Walsh, Mr Robert McGauran, Mr Matthew Vaughan, Dr Susan Stevens, Mr Walter Meuller, Mr lan James and Ms Louise 2006 has been another significant year in terms of the physical

Peyton. 1 thank all the members for their- efforts.

development and impi-ovement of the School. This year the School

Council and the Principal have again worked hard on the updating and refining of the five-year Strategic Plan for the School. This year we opened with pride the St- Ruth Winship ibvm Science Centre. The construction of the Science Centre was only possible because of the financial support received fi-om the Loreto Forever Campaign conducted last yeat-. Whilst we are very grateful for all that has been pledged and promised, we are still working to invite further gifts from those families who were not School families last year but who would now like to contribute to assisting the School to retire the

Significant work has been done by the Development Committee in fundraising, fi-lend-raising and community building Thanks are due to the Development Committee. which comprised Mrs Lucy Christie (Chair), Sr Toni Matha ibvm, Mr Peter Higgins, Mrs Elizabeth Hunt, Mrs joy Hant-ahan, Mr Carlo Vaccari, Ms Loretta Cinque, Ms Rose Doolan, Dr Susan Stevens, Mr lan james, and Ms Louise Peyton.

debt of the project.

We rely upon the Finance Committee for their expertise and advice.

I extend tha·iks to all School Families who support the School

Thanl<s are due to the Finance Committee, comprising Mr Chris Pidcock (Chair), Mr John Phillips, Mi- Geoff Sharpe, Mr Paul Lacava, Mr Michael Burn, Mr John Nolan, Mi- lan james, Ms Louise Peyton,

financially with donations and gifts. The School relies on the generosity of parents in many things, in donations of time, expertise,

Ms Melissa Dobson, and Dr Susan Stevens.

as well as money.

The Council Review Committee advises the Council on governance issues, professional development of Council members, succession The School continues to achieve wonderful academic results. The

planningand arranging'n serviceactivities. Membershipof the Review

teaching staff of the School woi-1< with each student in a most

Comm jttee comprises Si-Jane Kelly ibvm, Mr Peter Su ffren, Dr Susan

dedicated way, from Early Learning through to Year 12, This

Stevens and myself (chair) 1 thank my Co Committee members for

academic year has been marked by some outstanding results, and I

their guidance and advice.

encourage you to read about these in the Principal's Annual Report. Individual anc group achievement in the co-curricular sphere, as well as the achievement of classes, year levels, teams and other groups in academic and related special programs, deserve commendation. On behalf of the School Council and the parents of the School I thank all

I would like to express my gratitude to tile Deputy Chair of Council, Mr Peter Suffren, for his constant support and assistance during the year. As parent, and as Chair of Property, Peter is a generous

staff, both teaching and non-teaching, for their, care, commitment,

contributor to the School in every way.

hard work and dedication.

Finally, I wish the School Community a joyous Christmas and a safe Lot-eto Mandeville Hall is led with strength and commitment by our Principal, Dr Susan Stevens. 1 thank Dr Stevens for all that she does

and happy New Year. 2006 has been a wonderful year of achievement

in leading the School throughout the School year.

confidence.

Dr Stevens has excellent support from the school leadership team

- Mrs Elizabeth Burns, Mrs Mary Petrie, Mr lan James, Mr Andrew Schmidt, Ms Louise Peyton and Ms Catherine Sim. Thanks are due

to the leadership team, who. together with the Principal, ensure that Lot-eto Mandeville Hall remains at the forefront of the Catholic

Education for girls in Melbourne. Out- Early Learning Centre, St Peter's, Directed by Ms Kylie McLennan also deserves recognition

in every area for Loreto Mandeville Hall, and we approach 2007 with

onday,

16 October

was a fine, sunny day in Melbourne. In Toorak,

around three hundred happy students made their way through

the Junior School gates of Loreto Mandeville Hall in preparation for an extraordinary junior School assembly, because ... in other parts of the world, people are dying

because they do not have enough food. they do not have access to fresh water, they are lucky if they have a shelter to sleep beneath at

night, they get sick from illnesses that we are immunised against, and

they certainly do not have access to a formal education. -C 1

this

particular

Monday,

students at Loreto participated in the "Stand Up against Poverty" campaign. In Junior School, that included 282 students, 21 staff and

4 parents standing in the formation

of "Make Poverty History" on the basketball court and reading the pledge togethen lead by a number of Year 6 students.

Nelson Mandela suggested some years ago that every now and then The purpose of this awareness raisingevent was to acknowledge that

it falls to a generation to be great - and this is the generation - it has

we live in a time where we have the financial capacity, the resources

fallen to this generation to Make Poverty History.

and the 1<now-how to eradicate world poverty if we really want to, and in doingso work towards achievingthe Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

So much of the work we do with students in the Junior School is helping them recognise and appreciate how fortunate they are and how important it is that they are pro-active in contributing positively

In Melbourne, the event was co-ordinated through the Commission

to the lives of those around them. The Stand Up morning was a

for justice and Peace and the Make Poverty History campaign.

simple exercise, yet a powerful time for the students to reflect on

Through our participation, we became Guinness world record

these ideas.

holders, as we wei·e part of 91,987 Australians who joined over 23 million people around the world to set the World Record for the

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most people to Stand Up against poverty. A Guinness spokesperson called it the "largest single-coordinated movement of people in the history of the Guinness World Records."

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