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Q) Principal Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak Catholic School for Girls ELC to VCE

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak Victoria 3142, Australia

Telephone 03 9823 8100 Facsimile

03 9823 8120

Website www.loretotooral<.vic.edu.au

contents

oreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic Independent School for Gins - indeed one of our documented aims is to be a leading School for Girls in every way. On a daily basis we confront the question of what this aim for excellence and leadership in the

educational fie'd means in the context of a Loreto School, a faith based

School in the Ignatian tradition.

Front Cover: The cover was produced with the assistance of Year 11 Studio Art students: Hannah

Banks, ]essica Cheeseman, Kate Conlan, Elizabeth Doyle, Grace Fleming, julia Healey, Katherine Pattison, Samantha Podbury, Anthea Sidiropoulos, Nicole Voss and the Loreto Art Department

In 2009, Mary Ward Schools worldwide celebrate 400 years of education of girls and young women. We stand in a long and proud tradition. The very first Loreto Schools educated young women with a view to women taking a place in society as broadly educated, well informed. confident and active agents of social change. The very first members of the Institue of the Blessed Virgin Mary (ibvm), and the very first students who they educated, sought to use their education to effect a difference for the

Page I: Feast Day 2007 junior and Senior School

betterment of society. Today, in the 21. Century, nearly 400 years after

students prepare for the 'Wall< for Women' in support

the opening of our first School in St Omen Belgium, in 1609, Loreto

of the work of Sr Dr Ephigenia Gachiri ibvm in Kenya.

Schools world-wide continue to educate girls and young women for precisely these reasons.

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A Loreto education seeks both to form and inform. Alongside the media

Spiritual

and technologydriven society of which our students are a part, we seek

tocall themtoanawarenessof others, ofgiving, sharing, andcontributing House events 22

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without seeking reward. This is not always easy. Yet this central focus of a Loreto education was lived out this year at Loreto Mandevle Hall in a particularly significant way as the Year- 12 Councillors led the student

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body in a campaign of support for the work of Sr Dr Ephigenia Gachiri ibvm. 1 encourage you to read the article in this publication about this project of awareness and fundraising for the work of Sr Ephigenia, and I

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recognise the outstanding efforts of our students this year in living the tenets of Justice enunciated in our Mission Statement. The pages to follow are an inspirational record of the gifts, talents and contributions of Lot-eto Mandeville Hall students 2007. 1 cornmend all

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students for what they have achieved this year.

Sport

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Dr Susan Ste:·:111

Reports

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Priniipal

Iall 2007

1_EUEYWWOp P School Captain's Report

o be educated is one thing, but to

of the year. However, the efforts of the

confidence that I wish them well for the

have a Loreto education is entirely

School Community to raise over $25,000

future.

another. A Loreto Education is

over Happy Week and the week leading

far more than just a learning

up to it exceeded all aspirations and hopes

experience. it is the formation of life-long

we had. The funds were raised for Sister

values, the nurturing of talents and the

Ephigenia who works in Kenya to educate

empowerment of tomorrow's leaders.

and promote women's health to girls and

When eachgirl walks through thegates in the

community leaders. It is a most worthy

morning

cause and I hope all of the girls are proud of

at Loreto

the justice they have collectively created,

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they

become

part of a rich Loreto tradition based the

ideals

of freedom,

sincerity,

felicity, challenge, women,

and my Olivia 1),ilton

favourite,

I wish to extend further thanks to our

School Principal, Dr Stevens, Director of Junior Schooll Ms Peyton and Deputy Principals Mrs Burns, Mrs Petrie and Miss

Sim for their fine leadership and support of all of the students. 1 would also like to thank

Ms McCarty for her ongoing support and guidance for the Year 12s which has been

There was an amazing sense of community

invaluable and greatly appreciated. 1 thank

in the school over the course of Happy

all of the staff for their contributions to

Week which truly encompasses the Loreto

educating all girls from ELC to Year 12 with

spirit. The culmination of the support

such enthusiasm and expertise.

from parents, staff and students across all

year levels demonstrates this strength of the community and this is something that

extends back many years through Loreto's history. One only has to attend the Junior School Athletics Carnival, the Head of

the School girls regatta, the Senior School annual Music Concert or many other Loreto events to feel the breadth of this community.

It is with much gratitude that I extend more thanks to this year's superb and

outstanding SRC Team Leaders and Councillors who have been fantastic

leaders for the school this year. It has been a pleasure to work with these girls

whose imagination and spirit has been an inspiration to all students. Thankyou also to Zoe Wood, School Vice Captain

whose exemplary leadership and friendship

justice. At

It is not only the sense of Loreto community

the beginning

which makes this School so unique, it is also

irreplaceable

of the year,

the encouragement of each girl to strive

this year. It has

the Year 12 Councillors spend a weekend

for her best in what she does. This can

been a pleasure

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has been

reflecting on the Loreto value of justice and

largely be attributed to the enthusiasm the

and a privilege

its relevance for Loreto and in the year 2007.

teaching staffextend to the students in their

to have worked

approach to not only teach but to create

with Zoe and

This year's School theme, "Action the spark, Justice the flame" is the culmination of our ideas. The theme is a call to action

against the iniustices in our everyday lives, our community, our nation and our world.

It is about initiating change, standing up for what is right and making decisions for the benefit of those who cannot create justice in their own lives.

inquisitive and interested minds. I will never

I know that

forget the energy of my Year 5 teacher

she will be a

who brought classes to life with fascinating

captain to be

stories and displays which captivated our

remembered for

attention. The fostering of each girl's talents

many years to

is alsothe resultof a wealth of opportunities

come.

with an emphasis on participation being the key. Some of my most memorable times at school have been participating in the

The year 2007 was an impressive one in regards to action taken for justice. It was remarkable in the sense that the whole

School Community worked together to take action to ignite justice for girls our age, in Kenya. It has been said, "for those who are hungry, give them justice, and for those who have food, give them hunger for justice". This isan idea which has been made a reality at Loreto this year. When the Councillors and I were informed that the Loreto ideal

we would be focusing on for the year would be justice, we were excited by the prospect of what we could achieve over the course

activities the School has to offer,

William Butler Yeats once said, "Education is Zoe Wood

not the filling

School Vice Captain

My school life, and my classmates' school

of a pail, but

lives, have most definitely been enhanced

the lighting

by co-curricular activities, and it is sad to

of a fire". In

realise that this wonderful time in our lives

the Loreto year of justice, 1 commend all

has come to an end. The class of 2007 is

students for making "action the spark,

a truly phenomenal group of girls, full of

justice the flame" by using their education

energy and enthusiasm, like all Loreto girls.

to light the flame of justice for others,

It has been a huge honour to lead our year

level and an even greater honour to have had their SUpport to raise money for Sister

Olivia Daltrin

School Captain 2007

Ephigenia's work in Happy Week. It delights me to imagine what these girls will go on to achieve in their lives and it is with every

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SOCIAL JUSTICE 2007

t has been a big year for Social justice at Lot-eto Mandeville Hall, not

The idea is for

just because of the sheer number of activities that have, as usual,

our students

taken place under the umbrella of Social Justice, but also because of

to thinl< more

the changes that are taking place in the way Social Justice is run at the

about how

School. Traditionally, we have sent Year 10 students out to nursing homes

they can serve

for Community Service on a Thursday afternoon as a way of introducing

others and to

them to the world of outreach and serving others. At the end of last year,

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this practice ended and we have spent this year designing a new approach

active ro le in

that will see students routinely doing 'Works of Justice' from Prep to Year

practising this principle.

12. The idea is for our students to think more about how they can serve others and to take a more active role in practising this principle. While there is no maximum amount of service that can be done, we expect each and every student to exceed a minimum amount. So that this can happen,

students will continue to be given many opportunities to be involved in 'Works of Justice' activities and will also be expected to complete a minimum number of hours of service each year, appropriate to their year level. The fact that we are getting students to count the hours spent in 'Works of justice' is not so much for the sense of achievement they may

feel (though this is a positive spin-off), but more to do with fostering a spirit of regularly looking outward and being mindful of others.

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The students in Years Prep-2, and one of the Year 5 classes were fortunate to have one of our parents, Bernadette, who is an

Support for a child care centre in Baucau, East Timor

Indigenous person, join us for the Reconciliation Week liturgy. Money raised ($1000) from the ELC auction night held in july is We were indeed privileged to have such a knowledgeable person being used to buy equipment for a child care centre in Baucau in

telling us part of her story and helping us learn more about East Timor, to support the mothers working and studying at the Indigenous issues. college there.

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YEARS 7 TO 12

Reconciliation Week: Understand Us, Stand By Us A number of activities were conducted during Reconciliation

Friday Night School Week in Term 2 to draw attention to Australian Indigenous issues, Friday Night School, the one to one tutoring service offered to and to focus on ways in which we might learn about and assist in

recent immigrants and refugees at St john's Primary School in East improving the lives of some Australians who are not living in the

Melbourne has been very well attended this year, with as many luxury that we live in.

as thirty-five girls turning up. The girls are to be commended for The word 'reconciliation' means to be ill a state of harmony or

their dedicated and diligent way in which they go about their work agreement. We discussed that in order to be in agreement with weel< after week.

another person, we needed to know something about them and

share our story. We also agreed that a symbol of saying sorry, and showing that we wish to come back into a state of harmony, is a handshake. The students in Years 4-6 had an opportunity to spend some time finding out about another person in the school,

when they shook hands and were 'plastered' to that person for 15 minutes while the plastered hardened, The result was a cluster of'shells' that were forwarded to ANTAR (Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation) to be used in a sculpture of 1000 shells

representing the wish of Australian people for reconciliation with the indigenous people of this land.

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In May, Year 11 girls acted as Youth Ambassadors for the Red Cross and were involved in promoting the Blood Donation Drive to students at Years 10-12 and to staff. In all thirty-eight staff and students gave generously of their time to donate blood for the drive.

Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal In Term 2, Year 11 girls gave up their Saturday morning to collect donations in the local area for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. The girls raised $1000 in two hours.

LORETO Manderille Hall 2007

So-out Juwtak These are just a few of the activities that take place each year. It is a tribute to the students and teachers involved in all of these

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activities that they have given up their own time on so many occasions to be of service to others in so many fields. They have r

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Works of Justice in the future We are working towards a time when all students are involved in the broad array of social justice activities available through the School as well as being involved voluntarily in social justice activities

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in the wider community. The Loreto Mandeville Hall Community

In preparation for their 'Christmas in june' celebrations, Very

is a privileged one and we believe that we have a responsibility to

Special Kids, an organisation which offers care and accommodation

constantly look at how we can work for the interests of others

to termin:Ily ill children and their families, invited Loreto students

rather than our own.

to paint a Christmas scene in their hospice. The girls painted a Mattbeic Eddie

beautiful scene which was later the backdrop for a Christmas party

Social Justice Coordinator

involving players from the Richmond Football Club.

Editorial Committee Editon Amanda Apthorpe Assistant Editor, Judy Broad Junior School, Catherine Sim Photography, Josephine Fagan & Sandra Jane Proofreading, Felicity Ferdinands

LORETO Mandeville Hall Toorak

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Feast Day Walk for Women

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As part of Happy Week this year it was decided to place the focus

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of Feast Day on raising awareness and money for the work of Sister

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Ephigenia in Kenya who needs to buy a traCtor to support her work with local girls and women, Our initial target of $10000 was easily

surpassed with over $24000 being raised. This was the first of what will become a major awareness and fundraising event in the Loreto Mandevilie Hall calendar.

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Genevieve Brady Victoria Con:tailt{,poulo. Stephanie Gorman Emma (hiirk

t,ORETO Mandeville Hall 2007

1-EUEY*im P Student Councillors

School Councillors 2006 - 2007

2007 - 2008 Gabrielle Coles

Harriet Fell Alix Hauser

Annabelle Healey Rebecca Howie Sarah Olle

Nicole Pendrey

Natalie Rambaldi

Claire Saundry Lisette Stevens r

Isabella Vlionison ...D

Brianna 1-raven;

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1.ess (latigitatic) Alelixs,i I)'·Iic,ti M.jilcle·ine· White Annabel Suffren Alice I Ialpin 1.abelle Tolhurst

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Alek.:rndra Lobaza Jennifer Butcher ()1:via 1)alton Zoe Wood Manica MeGauran ()livia 11,·Combe

School Captains

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Ms Michelle· MeCarn·

SRC Team Leaders 2006 - 2007

Gabrielle Coles and

Annabelle Healey

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Team Leaders 2007 - 2008

Bethany England Lauren Fowler

Renata Kopinski 1

Megan Lane Esther McMahon

Eniily Noonan Samantha Podbtlry

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Jessica Stockdale Eleanor Tiernan

Eleanor Van Der Merwe 2nd Row 1.-R

Rebecca Moore Prudence Maynes Alicia Deak Sophie Grittiths Clare J()nes

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Brigette Reid India Prior Frances Simpson Jennifer Liylor Melissa Jreissati

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LORETO Mandeville Hall 2007

LEUe:V 9%4 STAFF

Mr Michael Bucklow, B. Com, Dip. Ed.

Ms Michie Bunn, BA, MA App Ling (USQ), Dip Ed (La Trobe) Grad Dip (Gifted Ed) Monash

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM

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., Dip. Ed., B.Ed.,

Ms Grania Burke, Dip. ArtS (Music Perf), A.Mus.A.

Mrs Margaret Clarke, BA (Quenn's University) Grad Cert. Ed. (Stranmillis) Ms Catherine Close, BA (Hons) (Melb) LLB (Hons) (Melb) Dip Ed (Melb) DrJohn Collins, STL, BSS, Ph.D., Dip.Ed.

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

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

Deputy Principal - Director of Pastoral Care (Years 7 - 12): Mrs Mary Petrie, MEd(Melb), BSc(Hons), DipEd(Sec), Post Grad Dip Ed Studies (Student Welfare) Deputy Principal - Director of Junior School: Ms Louise Peyton, Dip.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)

Director of Business Operations: Mr lan james, FCIS, ACIM, AIMM, MACE, Dip. Ed., Dip. CM, B. Com

Director of School Operations: Mr Andrew Schmidt, B.App-Sc., Dip.Ed.

Counselling

Ms Mel Dalheimer, B.Ed. App. Sci-Phy. Ed., Grad. Dip. Sport Management Ms Gillian Darcy, B.Arts (Hons)

Mrs Jillian Diedrich. Assoc. Dip. Applied Sci, BA (Lis), Grad. Dip. Sec Teaching Mrs Aurelle Digle-Joseph, Postgraduate Dip. in Law (Paris), Grad. Dip. Ed. (Monash)

Miss Deana Dodds, Grad. Dip. Mus., Dip. T (Pr), A. Mus. A. (piano), A. Mus. A. (recorder). Orff Certificate Level 4, Kodaly Certificate Level 1, Dalcroze Certificate Level I.

Mrs Diane Draper, M.Ed., B. Ed., HDT(s)

Mr David Dusting, BSc(Hons) (Melb), Dip Ed (Melb) Grad Dip Computing

SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF Senior School Dr]im Abbott, B. Sc. (Hons). Ph.D., Dip. Ed. Mrs Rosemary Abbott, B.Soc.Sc.(Lib), Dip.Ed., M.Bus.(I.T.) Mrs Annette Allan, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Maths Ed.

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

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

Ms Jill Barnett, T.P.T.C., B.A., Grad.Dip.(Info.Comms.Tech.Ed.), Grad. Dip. Theol. Mrs Lynne Beck, Teachers Diploma of Art, T.T.C.

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

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

FIs Catherine Blanden, BA (Social Sciences) La Trobe, Diploma of Education (Melb Uni)

Ms Marika Borlase, Cert. Visual Arts, B.A. (Fine Arts), Grad. Dip. (Fine Arts), M.A. (Fine Arts), Dip. Ed. (Visual Arts) Ms Michelle Brennan, B. Ed. (Physical Education)

Mrs Judy Broad, B.A., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip. (Library and Info. Science), Grad. Dip.(Children's Lit.) Ms Tam Brothwell, Dip Ed, BA Applied Science Human Mov.

(Deakin)

Mr Matthew Eddy, B. A. (Hons), Grad, Dip. Ed. Mrs Anne Elliott. B.Mus., Dip.Ed. Ms Julianne Eveleigh,

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.

Mrs Kathleen Flynn, Dip. T., Cert. (Art/design), Cert. (Gifted Ed.) Dr Susannah Foulds-Elliott,

Mr Nicholas Frigo, B.A.(Hons), Grad.Dip.Ed., Grad.Cert.R.E., M.A. Mr Peter Gatsios, B.A, Dip. Ed, Grad. Dip. Computer Science Mr Roger Gill. B.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Miss Leesa Hale, B.Sc.(Hons.), Dip.Ed. Mrs Patsy Hanson, T.S.T.C. D.D.A.. Grad.Dip.(R.E.) Mrs Kim Hauser, B.Ed.(Lib), M. Bus. (IT) Ms Karen Howarth, B.Ed. Secondary Home Ec (Deakin), Post Grad. Dip. (Student Welfare) Melb.

Mrs Helen Jaensch, B.Ed. (Physical Education) Ms Sandra Jane, Dip.Art, Grad.Dip.Ed. Mr Alon Kaiser, B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed. Grad.Cert.(Comp.Ed), Master of IT in Ed. (CONTINUED PAGE 16) 13

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

Ms]ia Zhu, M.Ed. (Melb), Grad. Dip. Ed., BA (Chinese Literature, Hons)

Ms Masako Kitahashi,

Mrs Fadia Zogheib, B.A., Dip. Ed.

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

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Ms Kym Maclean, B.Ed (Drama Music)

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

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

Mrs Margaret Bowden, Dip.T., B.Ed., Grad.Dip (Sp.Ed.)

Uni)

Ms Aniela Marciniak. B.A., Dip.Ed. Ms Bianca Marasco, Bach. Exercise Science in Human Movement (ACU),

Miss Ellen Bretherton, B.Ed.

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

Grad. Dip. Ed. (Secondary) ACU

Miss Melanie Driscoll, B.App.Sc.(HM), Dip.Ed.

Ms Jane-Marie Mason, BSc (Melb). B.MuS (Cologne), Grad. Dip. Arts

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

(German, Melb), Grad. Dip. Ed. (Monash)

Ms Michelle McCarty, B.A., Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Cert. RE. Post Grad. Dip. Ed. Studies (Student Welfare)

Ms Jessica Flegel, B.A. (History), B.Ed. Ms Sonia Francazio, B.Teach, B.Ed. Post Grad. Dip. Ed. St. (Student Welfare) Miss Natalie Gray, B. Arts, Dip. Ed.

Mr Jarrod McClusky,

Mi·s Jane Hunt, B. Ed. (Pim. Ed.)

Mrs Sally McKenzie, B.Ed., Dip. Ed.

Mrs Sophie Hunter, BA, Grad Dip in Professional Communications, Dip. Ed.

Mi- Kevin Moloney, M.Ed., B.Sci, Grad. Dip. RE, Grad. Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip.

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

Bus.

Mi·s Jane Lowe, Dip. T., Grad. Dip. Special Ed., Masters Special Ed. B.Ed.

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

Ms Pamela Madden, BA, Grad Dip Librarianship, Cert Ed.

Ms Katrina Moxey, BA (Psych), Dip. Ed.

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

Mr Michael Mulcahy, B.Sc., Dip.Ed., Grad.Dip.Rel.Ed., Post Grad.Dip.

Mrs Marie-Laure Mimoun-Sorel. Licence Communication/Media. Dip. Ed.

Ed.St.(Student Welfare)

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

Mrs Andrea Moscato. B.Ed.

Mr Michael Moses, BA (Hons. English Literature). Grad. Dip. Edu., Grad. Dip. Information Management

Mi-s Jeanette O'Brien. Dip. T. (Primary), Grad. Dip. Sp. Edi, Grad. Dip. (Tesol)

Ms Kathy Patel-son, B.A., T.S.T.C.

Ms Catrina O'Leary. Dip.T.,B.Ed(ACU).Grad.Dip,Ed(Melb)

Ms Antoinette Poulton, B.A., Dip. Ed., M.Ed. (Special Education)

Ms Fiona O'Rourke, B. Ed., Licentiate Dip. Speech and Drama (L.S.M.D.),

Ms Wendy Rickarby. B.Ed. (PE), Post Grad. Dip. Ed. St. (Student Welfare)

Adv. Dip.Information Technology (J.E.B.)

Mr Garry Roden, B. Ed. (Mathematics)

Ms Sonia Papasergio, B.T., B.Ed.

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

Mrs Belinda Prestney, B.A., B.T.

Ms Briony Schroor, BA Hons (Monash). Dip, Ed. (Melb), PhD (LaTrobe)

Mrs Andrea Savage, Dip. T. (Primary), Grad, Dip. Music

Mrs Margot Thompson, B.A., M.A. (Hons.), Dip. Ed.

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

Miss Laurinda Walker, B.Economics. Grad. Dip. Ed.

Technology

Mr Richard Walker, B.Ed.

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

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

Ms Helen Toner. B. Arts., Dip. Ed., Grad. Cert. Creative Industries (Dance

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

Ms Susan Yates, B.A. (Hons.), Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. Lib. Ms Kaye Young, B.Ec. Dip.Ed.

Teaching)

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ELC Mrs Joanne Dowling, D.Ed. (E.C.), Ass. Dip. Social Science (Child Studies) Ms Lindy El<stedt, Dip Teach (E.C.) Ms Kylie McLennan, B.Ed (E.C.), Dip Teach (E.C.)

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

Mrs Robyn Tucker, B.Ed. (E.C.), Dip. Community Services (Children's

Ms Heather Mci<enzle, B. App, Sci. (Environmental Management) Mrs Anita McKinnon, B. Ed.

Mi- James McQueen Mrs Teresa Mierzwa

Ms Cathy Morgan Mrs Kate Morgan Mr Walter Mueller

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Mr Andrew Murphy

NON-TEACHING STAFF Mrs Brenda Adkins

Ms Tina Belotti, B. App. Sci - Applied Biology Mrs Kellie Bird

Ms Keri·yn Cormick, B. App. Sci-Phys. Ed., Grad. Dip. Sport Management

Ms Kerry O'Dowd, Cert IV Training and Assessment Mr Mario Pane

Mr Dimitri Papasahinis Ms Jan Paull Mrs Sarah Pei-rett, B.Ed.

Ms Libby Dean

Mr Michael Ray

Mrs Rose Doolan, B.Ed., Grad Dip RE, Cert. Theol,, MACE

Ms Mai-isa Rossignolo, B. Ed, Grad Dip Psych. MAPS

Ms julie Dyring

Ms Kathryn Russell-Clarke

Mrs Felicity Fet-dinands, B.Ed.(PE), Post Grad.Dip.Ed.St.(Student Welfare), M.Ed.

Miss Anna Francis. B. App. Sci (Human Movement), Dip. Ed. Ms Debbie Gemmell, Grad. Dip. Retail Studies.. Dip. Marketing Research

Ms Ginevra Saunders

Mr Ashley Savage Mrs Robyn Stapley

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

Mrs Barbara Heyhoe

Management, Grad. Dip. Planning and Design (Architectural

Mr Jeremy Howell

History and Conservation), Grad. Dip. Museum Studies

Mi- Michael Iddon

Mrs Cara Kushlin

Ms Stephanie West, B.A., Dip. Ed., Dip. PE., Grad. Dip. Bus. ADAPEF Mr Matt Wilson, B. Comm

Mrs Kylie Lawtey, B. Ed., B.Bus. Miss Janelle Lawson

Mrs Jo Lonergan, B. App. Sci (Medical Laboratory Science)

First Holy Communion On Sunday 20 May, Year 4 celebrated their first Holy Communion. It was great fun and everyone was so excited. 1 loved all the white dresses everyone wore. Receiving Communion for the first time, and being with family and friends as I did this, was a great experience and one I will never forget. Now that I have received Communion I know that I am in God's family. Now I don't have to wait in my seat for ages because I can go up proudly to receive Communion. /4 1/rab AL·64mani, Ve,u·/

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fun activities on the oval. It was a great day and

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Liturgy As Liturgy Councillors this year we have been privileged to have the opportunity to make the Loreto Mandeville Hall community aware of the importance of our overarching theme of justice. Lot-eto has a strong tradition of beautiful. sacred events that involve the entire School, and through our position we have been able to contribute to these this year in a small

way. Through writing and reading prayers for celebrations such as Friday morning masses, school and chapel assemblies and of course, the recent and breathtal<ing Feast Day Mass, we have been able to participate in conveying important Loreto values. It has been a fantastic year, and we have been blessed to be able to collaborate with Mr Damian Whelan, whose assistance is greatly valued. Best of luck to Liturgy Councillors of 2008. litibem j ol j' ··. d .Ual.

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On 31 August, Junior School girls invited their dads to a Fathers' Day Breakfast

in the Multi Purpose Room. Many dads gave up their morning work time for their daughters. All the dads who came went straight to the MPR and had a breakfast

which was provided by the classroom parent representatives. While they had breakfast, the dads also talked with their mates. After the breakfast, most dads

made their way to their daughter's classroom to have a look around, but some dads said goodbye to their daughters and went to work. All dads had to wear the

ties their daughters made them in Art to the breakfast. The girls made their ties out of paper, textas and other art materials and they laminated them. It was lovely to have the dads visit for breakfast. E/r,ne i,Villl. i L 1„1. )

On Monday 14 May grandparents came to the Sc hool to have a lovely morning with their grandchildren. It was a lovely morning to spend with our grandparents because we had a chance to show them around the School and show what wonderful facilities

we have. It was a fantastic day in the school year.

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boys to be physically perfect. We see this reflected in the news all around us.

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In pastoral sessions on 11 September and 9 October the Year 8 girls were involved in 'Body Think Building Body

Confidence' workshops. The workshops aimed to help young people build positive self-esteem by understanding and dealing with feelings and physical appearances, in particular weight and shape. The workshop was designed to be delivered by homeroom teachers together with Year 11 students and our School Counsellor; Mrs Marisa

Rossignolo.

We hope that the Body Think sessions, together with content learned during Health and Physical Education classes, will provide the girls with knowledge and strategies

to maintain a healthy lifestyle and develop positive body image and self esteem.

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we now call the Epworth Ministry Program. Initially, once girls had undergone their training programme in Year 11, they took communion to sick people in both Epworth and Cabrini Hospitals, Over time, and with a direction from the Archdiocese of Melbourne, requiring Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to be over eighteen, the ministryto Cabrini Hospital ceased. The ministry to Epworth was able to continue with girls accompanying parishioners of St Ignatius Parish, Richmond. The girls read the prayers and reading and the parishioner they were accompanying gave communion to the patient. Once girls turned eighteen they were able to bring communion to patients themselves.

In 2007, sixteen Year 11 girls underwent the training program in March. Once again, Mrs O'Halloran, who retired after nineteen years service at Loreto, Tool-ak at the end of 2004, ran the program.

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"Participating in the Epworth program has been an experience notto forget. Sunday mornings for the Epworth ministers involve attending church at St Ignatius' in Richmond and then going on

to serve patients at the hospital with a prayer and communion if

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"Participating in the Epworth Program has been a fulfilling '

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n contrast to Dave Barry, debating at Loreto Toorak has seen, once again, an increase in its popularity. This was evident when we

entered fourteen teams in the DAV Interschool competition. More and more girls are realizing the benefits of this fine artof rhetoric and persuasion, known as debate. Debating improves our oratorical and argumentative skills, allows us to think clearly and creatively

and present ourselves in a very appealing manner (highly useful skills to have when you haven't done your homework!). Furthermore,

alongside debating being most challenging and exhilarating, let's not forget its social component - it is one of the few activities which involve regular encounters with members of the opposite sex!

Aside from its popularity, 2007 has been one of our most successful seasons ever. Teams from across the grades ended the season positioned very highly on the ladder. Special commendations to two teams: B Grade Team 2 and C Grade Team I who made it to the Octo and Quarter-Finals respectively. A fantastic achievement.

Whilst our senior debaters were showing off their talents at St Kevin's College, the junior girls were also taking debating in their stride. A number of girls participated in the junior Secondary Schools Program (JSP) at Trinity Grammar School. There the girls learned the basic methods for presentingan argumentand how to structure a debate. Followingthis they then participated in their own competition. The girls showed very promising skills which we look forward to helping the School's debating success continue. Within the School, the Interhouse competition brought maximum participation. Girls from Years 7 to 11 battled it out over two rounds; many of them had not debated before so it was great seeing those giving it a go for the first time. Congratulations goes to Ward for winning both the junior and senior divisions but also notable praise to all the Interhouse debating captains for organising teams for each debate, not an easy task.

Another highlight of the debating calendar was the much anticipated "Great Debate" held during English week. This year it was against Scotch College with the topic being "Winning isn't everything". Year I Is Gabrielle Coles, Catherine Lovelock and Sarah Olle argued superbly why winning is everything. The debate was very entertaining attracting a large and enthusiastic crowd of students.

Finally, to celebrate the end of the season the annual Debating Dinner was held on 23 October. It is a great way to thank all the girls (and their parents) for their commitment and a fabulous season, also the coaches for generously giving up hours to help their teams prepare for debates. This year thanks go to Ms Michelle McCarty(A Grade), Dr Briony Schroor and Ms Leesa Hale (B Grade), Ms Kathy Paterson and Mrs Reta Clarke (C Grade), Mrs Margot Thompson and Mrs Anne Bennett (D Grade) and Kathryn Sharpe, 2005 Debating Captain for our Year 8 D Grade team.

We must not forget the hours of hard work our Debating Coordinator, Mrs Sally McKenzie has invested in organising both the Interhouse and DAV competitions ensuring that Loreto Mandeville Hall upholds, and improves every year, its debating profile. Chire Ja ties

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One of tte actk kies for Book Week was to watch a short

musical pe·-formance by a company that performed Back to Before. It was about a boy called Sam who woke up one 1

morning and wanted to find adventure and then received a letter from a .,14 lady asking ;,im to come forr afternoon ta, Then, while he was loot<ing tkrouy,h the old ladies house, he found an hour glass in an old chest When he tipped it upside down he fell in to a time warp and went back seventy years. He met a girl relied Katie and was really surprised. Katie also said that she had been in the game for over seventy years. Then Sam and Katie had to take hints from story books that were the nominated books for Book Week to get out of the game that the evil Time Keeper was playing with them. In the end, Sam and Katiegot out of the game and Katie turned out to be the old lady who invited him to tea.

I reaily enjoyed watching it. During Bork Week we d,d lots of fun activities. One was when you t:ad to go to the [,ran:a room and paint hail st,!cs from the story Ella Kazoo will NOT Brush Her Hair.

Another activity .vas from Leaf Litter, where you went outside and made a picture with all the leaves, petals and twigs you could find.

There were some GREAT costumes. Two people dressed up as the Ep,1 Professors. Toree peope dressed up as the Three Little Pigs ar,d rhey used egg car·.ops for thr. nnic. ang pink sweaters for the body. Others dressed up as Dumbo, Junie B jones, Harry Potter, Geronimo Stilton. In the dress-up parade they put cones

pround the MPR and shaped it in to a square and Mr Moses called out the grades Prep to Year 6 and every class had to wall< a.·o Jnd rlie sql,nre so eve: >' one could see the costumes. Book week was a lot of fun!

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RIBIT DAY On Wednesday 5 September it was RIBIT DAY. RIBIT stands for 'Reading In Bed Is Terrific'. Everyone dressed up in their pyjamas and brought their own cuddly toy, a book and pillow, Holding our own cuddly toy for the whole day was fun and wearing our soft, fluffy slippers was also fun. At lunchtime all girls were encouraged to play literacy games. The Year 2s read their own book to Prep and Year I. It was amazing to see that many students and teachers in their pyjamas!

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10, Freya Timmer-Arends Year 10, Annabel Jones Year 8, Olivia Wells Year 7 and Laura Linschoten

Year 7, won theirdivision and wenton to represent

the School at the State Finals held in September at La Trobe University. After a long day, where the girls were required to prepare their solution to an unseen problem in three hours, they took out Honours. This was a wonderful result!

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Cheng and joanna Pidcock.

Year 9: Amanda Chong-Halliday, Stephanie Byrnes, Stephanie Chow and Nicola Stevenson. Year 10: Rebecca Moorhead, Tess Chappell, Theresa Nguyen and Stephanie John. We await the results with anticipation. (Ms) Antoinette P,julton

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met at Swinburne University to perform for the judges. A week later, we all found out our results to see

if we had made it through to the next round. We were all happy to hear one of our teams had made it through! As for the other teams, they all did very well and we all had lots of fun!

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Students from Years 8- 12 studying Japanese entered the Twenty-fourth Australia-Japan Relations essay contest 2006 organised bv the embassy ofJapan as their cultural assignment this semester. Loreto Mandeville Hall won "Australian School of the Year". Students who won individual awards are as follows: Senior Division

Felicity McDonald (Prize: A trip to Japan) - after winning "Outstanding award" for a

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number of years, she finally did it! Felicity's essay is reproduced below. Junior A Division

Outstanding award

Rania Tabet

Highly Commended

Catherine Ho

Junior B Division pt Prize

Clare Daly (Prize: Book Voucher) - this is the first time that one of our students won this award in Junior A Division.

Outstanding award

Danielle Grant

Highly Commended

Lucy Moore

Congratulation to all girls who entered the competition to make us win the "Australian School of the Year"!

Twenty-Fourth Australian - Japan Relations Essay Contest by Felicity NicI)onald Dear Kimura-san,

means of maintaining physical fitness. The ever-growing demand for experienced yoga instructors in Australia provides an ideal opportunity for qualified japanese trainers to work in Australia on a professional exchange.

If you examine the Japanese economy carefully you will recognise that its industry relies heavily on steel manufacturing, though due to recent

I must admit, your letter came as quite a surprise to me. 1 wasn't

changes in their economy, only 21% of the workforce now labours in

expecting such an unusual request from a foreign dignitary and a friend.

manufacturing jobst Steel is also a key industry in Australia, with Japan

However, if you believe my ideas will be of some USe, then I am more

alone importing 39% of its total imported iron ore from Australias.

than happy to provide you with a few professional suggestions.

Through a professional exchange, Japanese engineers and miners could

japan and Australia are two nations with similar goals in mind - to expand economically on the world stage - and any collaborative project would have to be undertaken with that knowledge in hand. The project

should offer mutual benefits to its participants and encourage growth

trade advice and compare techniques with Australians, while learning how to employ new and more modern methods to easily extract the iron ore their country possesses and entice younger, potential workers into a more lucrative industry.

and prosperity within their respective communities. It should operate

Australian fashion designers such as Collette Dinnigan. Wayne Cooper

on a number of levels in the professional. political and public sectors to

and Lisa Ho are popular all around the globe and in Japan, where many

ensure that its message of improved relations is clearly received by all

young people in particular, are shunning traditional dress and prefer to

members of both Japanese and Australian society.

wear clothing that is trendier and more modern. Living in Tokyo, I am

The first part of the project should be to organise and implement what I would term as professional or business exchanges. As I'm sure you are well aware Kimura-san, currently there exists a healthy relationship between many sisterschools and cities in japan and Australia. However, exchanges between two cities seem largely limited to secondary and tertiary students and can exclude working professionals. If educated, working people from each of our countries were encouraged, and possibly financially assisted by their respective governments, to travel away from their homeland and participate in an exchange, they would return home bringing many exciting new discoveries to their industry and having learnt more about themselves and their host's culture. During these proposed exchanges they would acquire innovative skills and knowledge to implement in their profession on their homecoming, build new friendships, improve their language and communication ability, and develop a deeper understanding of their host country and

sure you must have witnessed the extremities of this preference in the

form of the ganguro girls in the Shibuya neighbourhood - not exactly my style, old friend! Correspondingly, Japanese electronic games, anime

and manga (itself, a fusion of traditional woodprinting and Western art6) have delighted Australians for decades with characters such as

Astro Boy established household names and films such as Shichinin No Samurai classified as the 6th best film ever madei by Western critics.

The motion picture was so successful that it spawned the creation of a successful Hollywood remake, The Magnificent Sevens (though I always thought the original was the best Kimura-san, it's a personal favourite!)

In the Arts sector, business exchanges hosted in Australia for Japanese fashion designers and in japan for Australian graphic artists, computer game designers and filmmakers would be of obvious benefit to both of our great nations.

As a multicultural nation, Australian cuisine is extremely diverse

its customs. Below follow some suggestions for professional exchanges

and incorporates dishes from many countries such as Italian pizza,

though the liSt iS by no means exhaustive:

American hotdogs, British roasts, Irish stews, Indian curries, French

Two possible business exchanges could be tailored for members of the Australian health care industry including doctors, naturopaths and yoga instructors. These professionals could enhance their knowledge in areas such as natural medicine, which has been perfected in Japan over thousands of years, by trave||ing to your country Kiniura-san, and working in traditional medicine shops. Secondly. approximately 90 million Japanese people believe in Buddhism, or 84% of the total

populationi. As the fourth-largest organised religion in the world, Buddhism has naturally gained popularity in other parts of the world. Yega, believed to be the means through which one can attain God, enlightenment and self-realisation and central to Buddhist philosophy, involves concentration, meditation and stretches. It has also rapidly

64garnered support in Australia and the Western world as an excellent

pastries and Mexican tacos. In short, Australian cuisine literally has an international flavour! Moreover, Japanese cuisine such as sushi, soba noodles and sashimi are very popular in Asian restaurants throughout

Australia, and Melbourne's China Town boasts some fantastic Japanese eateries including Nihonbashi Zen (when you're in town next Kimura-

san, I suggest you try the kushiyaki skewers there - a very tasty delicacy!). In return, Japan has welcomed Western conglomerates such as McDonald's to establish themselves in the land of the rising sun, in order for their citizens to enjoy novel fast food such as frjes and hamburgers. Therefore, I feel a final and ideal professional exchange would be between Australian and Japanese chefs and cooks so that they can introduce their new culinary skills to their restaurant, cafe or hotel on their arrival back home.

Apart from the business exchanges that will help expand both of our

eyed, having barely slept after staying up late to watch the soccer!). The achievement of the Socceroos to succeed through to the round

countries' industries and improve our already healthy relationship, it is also necessary to have a collaborative project that will reach those

of sixteen was a delightful surprise and has generated a marked

who have the most influence on Australia's affiliation with Japan

rise in the popularity of the sport in this nation. Japan also shares a

- the leaders and politicians.

passion for soccer, its second-most popular sport'2, and in 2002 it

Throughout his time in office, Prime Minister John Howard has

co-hosted the FIFA World Cup with South Korea. Sport encourages

visited China numerous times and it is clear that Australia relies on

close ties with the Asian nation for economic growthl Continuing negotiations regarding a Free Trade Agreement between the two

qualities that are fostered in both Australian and Japanese cultures such as loyalty, fairness, dedication, leadership and perseverance. In a similar vein to the annual game held each October between the Ireland International Rules Football team and the Australian team, if

countries has been a key focus of each of Mr. Howard's trips. A Free Trade Agreement is beneficial to both parties because it

Australia and Japan were to establish an annual soccer match it would

encourages greater trade and investment, creates more jobs, raises the standard of living and demonstrates a close cooperation and

two countries. A national team could be selected and in the preface

strong relationship between the states involvedm, Australia has successfully modelled a Free Trade Agreement with the United States already and considering japan is Australia's greatest export partner, receiving 20.7% of its total exports", a Free Trade

Agreement could be an excellent collaborative project on which to embark. A visit by Japan's Prime Minister to Australia or vice versa provides positive opportunities for media exposure and the chance for our governments to develop a healthier, more communicative rapport with the possibility of further strengthening their countries' economies.

My final suggestion for a collaborative project Kimura-san, involves the public and provides material for tremendous public relations coverage. Sport is something that is very close to the hearts of many Australians and Japanese. The recent FIFA World Cup caused nearly every Australian to get a taste of 'footy fever' (there were certainly

promote unity and further improve the relationship between the to the game publicised, training sessions could be held to raise awareness of the event among the general public. The professional athletes from each team could also hold some free skills workshops for children, who would get the chance to meet their heroes and learn some new skills, thus ensuring that future generations continue to have a positive view of their foreign friends.

As you can see Kumira-san, by implementing collaborative projects in professional, political and public sectors, and giving them the attention and commitmentthey requireand deserve, the relationship shared by Australia and Japan is guaranteed to be further enhanced and grow even more stable, healthy and harmonious, 1 would IOVe to hear some feedback on my suggestions and I wish you all the best in the immense task before you, Kouun wo inorimasu!

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On cr&pe day all girls in the Junior School had the opportunity to eat somthing inviting.

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Cr6pes are exactly like pancakes but th,nner. Chocolate was the favorite!

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staff argued the affirmative and the students negative, with some very amusing and thought provoking arguments on both sides.

2007-08 Federal Budget.

On Tuesday 8 May we welcomed Professor David de Kretser, AC, Governor of Victoria who addressed the students at a Formal Assembly, speaking about justice in relation to the Victorian legal system. Following the assembly, the Governor joined some of our Year 12 students for lunch in the Historic House.

During the week 28 May - 1 June. the School Darticipated in 'Enrol to Vote Week' which was an initiative of the Australian Electoral Commission.

Year 11&12 students were encouraged to enrol to vote in readiness for this year's Federal election.

On 16 August a group of Year 12 Econorriics, Politics & Legal Studies flew to Canberra to experience a day in the national capital. The day began with a visit to the Department of Treasury where the girls heard

On Thursday 10 May the Year 11 Business Management class ran their

about the myriad roles carried out by Treasury. We then walked to

Small Business Fairduringlunchtime. Thegirlsdeveloped theirown small businesses and set up stalls selling products including gift cards, home

Old Parliament House to see a fascinating exhibition on Australia's Prime Ministers. After lunch the students attended question time and

made cookies, ice-cream and bracelets. The businesses all returned a

were then taken on a private tour of Parliament House. The Hon. Peter

profit - $715 in total. This money was sent to Sr Dr Ephigenia to assist

Costello MR Federal Treasurer, our local MR spent some time chatting informally to the girls and answering their questions. It was a very busy and rewarding day for the girls and gave them a wonderful opportunity to gain some insight into our political, economic and legal systems.

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about people that were famous for their journey to Australia. For example, Cuc Lam pretended to be a fisherman so that she could sail on a fishing boat to Australia. Her journey was very risky but she succeeded in reaching her destination. She arrived in Australia with just a photo of her family and a wedding ring. We watched a video that explained the reasons, throughout history, why people migrated to Australia. There was a 3D globe of the world and a voice that said the names of the countries where you can't live with a free life. As it mentioned all the countries' names the globe would light up showing

you the part of the world that it was talking about. After that we walked into a room filled with old things from the ships people travelled on, There were old sci-aps of paper, flags, medals and much more. Directly outside that room was a really big boat so we can walk right through it. The boat had three parts to it. There was an old part that was very smelly; it had two bunk beds, a bucket as a toilet and a bench with cutlery on it. There was another part with games, a nice table with couches. The last part had a sink, two sets of bunk beds, electricity, towels and some robes. It was a very interesting excursion. 1/iii l)'aund. Year .

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whiteboard. Part of the slideshow was about a famous female engineer who built the Brooklyn Bridge in America. Then he told us how some of the famous bridges in Australia were built, such as the Bolte Bridge. the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Westgate Bridge. Laura Woodbridge, Yair 3

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made a special solution containing salt dissolved in hot water. We poured a bit on a watch glass and placed it on the window ledge to observe later. We saw that the water from the salt solution had evaporated, and left the salt on the watch glass. The salt

that was lying in the watch glass had joined together and made tiny crystals. The next day we observed them once more and poured a bit more salt solution and added

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solution again evaporated and left coloured crystals on the watch glass.

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put your head in, and the sharp plate which is stopped by a plank of wood . This falls and feels so real because the

wind rushes down your neck. There was also a bridge that had a hollow revolving octagon that had mirrors covering the inside of it. We

walked across a bridge through the octagon.

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Immediately everyone stared at me. First I thought I'd done something wrong. "You have been chosen," there was a pause "as the first person to make SLIME." Wow! Thefirst person, 1 thought! So I didn't dilly-daily. I got to work immediately. 1 poured the clear PVA glue into a long cylindrical science tube, Everyone stared. Then carefully, not spilling a drop, 1 poured some borax in another long cylindrical tube. After that I poured both into a plastic cup. Before I could think, 1 noticed a set of colours waiting for

me to choose from. What colour should I make my slime? Blue? No. Green? No way! Aha, red! No ..,

yellow? Wait, my favourite colour is orange ... yellow

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Harderand harder it became. "IT'S READY!" 1 yelled, holding the orange slime into the light.

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6 buddies, with the ELC's, created amazing garden tile borders. The ;

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Snake' being designed and collaboratively created. All children enjoyed organising our celebration - garden hats, table decorations and what

be eating the seedlings. Discussions on what to do, resulted in a Scare- .14*/I

food to have the highest priorities. An invitation from the children to Father Brendan to bless the vegetables and declare the garden v open was appropriate recognition for an amazing and exciting learning

journey. Stay tuned for more however, as plans continue for a ceramic mural to be the backdrop!! 01.,) A'/ir .1/4-/.,·11, M. I)ire;tor„flbe EL(:

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ach year. Drama at Loreto continues to play an important role within the School Community, delivering memorable productions and

performance evenings to diverse audiences. 2007 has definitely fulfilled all expectations, keeping each term alive with new talent and

performances. As School Drama Captain, as well as being an active member of various drama productions, it has been wonderful to not only be a part of it all. but also to observe the progress of the various ensembles and eventually attend the finished productions! The year began with a busy few weeks of preparation for the traditional Performing Arts Festival. Many Loreto family members and friends were fortunate to see the performance evening and could appreciate and celebrate the effort and commitment of all those involved; whether it be the Captains of each individual House, or the contribution of the girls in each House's ensemble, Much enthusiasm goes into this annual festival, making it an enjoyable night for participants and viewers.

Only a few months later, another memorable production was performed, this being the Year 12 Play, A Midsummer Night's Dream. This production enchanted its audiences with its wonderful mystique and charm. Shakespeare's most beloved story was warmly embraced here at Loreto, just as the mysterious and witty Winter Play was at Xavier during Term 3. The Loreto girls teamed up with the Xavier boys in

this hilarious double bill of Black Comedy and The Red inspector Hound. Many laughs were shared over the five night season, making every performance as highly entertaining as the night before,

Term 3 never ceased to impress audiences with exhilarating productions, as the talented students from Loreto and St, Kevin's worked together to produce four outstanding nights of the much loved Disney musical, High Schoo/ Musica/, Everyone adored the wonderful characters and songs (the stage version has some new great songs)! The audience were captivated throughout the entire familiar and iconic storyline. The talented company performed brilliantly and audiences embraced this musical hit with gusto! Congratulations to all involved. Term 4 gave the Year 11 Theatre Studies students the opportunity to strut their dramatic stuff in the Year 11 Performance Evening? The girls prepared and performed an evening of Brechtian Theatre, focusing on Brecht's play, The Threepenny Opera. The skilful cast acted and sang their way through this dark but comical story and the audience were highly entertained by their antics. There is definitely never a dull moment within Drama at Loreto! Towards the end of the school year the Year 12 Theatre Studies girls remained focused, working on and developing their monologues for their end of year performance examination. Despite the hard work

that goes into the preparation of these pieces, it is an extremely rewarding feeling knowing that the monologue you have chosen becomes entirely personalised by you. It's your piece of work, and you run the show! Presenting them to an open audience at the Year 12 Monologue Evening in the beginning of Term 4 not only enabled observers togain an insight into the effort and passion each girl had put into her piece. but also benefited the performers immensely.

Term 4 saw groups preparing performance work. The Year 8 Drama Captains embarked on rehearsals for the Junior Interhouse Drama

Competition, which involved girls from Years 7 and 8. The Year 10 students ran their Interclass Theatresports Competition. This event was held at lunchtime and raised funds for a chosen charity. The Voice and Speech students completed their performance work for final AMEB assessment. Unfortunately,

Dramaat Loreto Mandeville Hall this year has mostcertainly kepteach term busy with auditions and rehearsals to create the casts that eventually provide audience members with entertainment through each production and performance evening. The participants are rewarded with a feeling of enormous satisfaction and pride through participating

in performances that have embraced and displayed their talent, as well as left them with everlasting memories. On a more personal note, I have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of Drama that I have participated in at Loreto, not only this year, but over all my years here at school, 1 feel very fortunate to have been part of such an exciting department! On behalf of myself and all the students I wish to thank the Head of Drama, Mrs Robyn Kay and the wonderful Drama staff for all of their hard work, support

and fantastic creativity that drives the classroom program and the co-curricular productions. Your efforts are greatly admired and appreciated. Rehemi Moore

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Year 12 Writing Competition Winner - Olivia McCombe

Statement of Intention

I have written on the question "Climate Change - a lot of hot air?"

My piece is in the form of an argument, in which I contend that the issue of climate change is a serious one, and thal the long-term scepticism and inaction of the government is deplorable, and furthermore, dangerous.

I intend this piece for an audience, who are aware of the issue, but do not see it as a pressing concern, and do not view the government's approach to climate change as necessarily unwise.

I aim to convince them that the government has acted unwisely about this grave issue, and that they themselves must take action.

It will be in the style of an opinion piece that appears in newspapers, such as The Australian.

CLIMATE CHANGE DEMANDS CHANGE FROM US All In the midst of the global discourse on climate change, a key culprit has emerged: us. We Australians hold the impressive title of the second worst carbon polluters in the world, per capita. Every yean each of us emits, on average, 19 tonnes of carbon dioxide, while the world average is 4.3. Recent reports from environmental groups state that we have in fact recently replaced the United States of America, to become the world's worst carbon polluters. What is perhaps even more

alarming is that, in general, this particular fact, which should be a source of national embarrassment, has not seemed to

appal or even shock us. It has notgalvanised our government into immediate action: there have been no official expressions of remorse. What we must ask is how this has happened, and why has there been little or no effective action on a federal level?

To answer this we mustfirst understand the "climate" of thought that ourgovernment holds, and nurtures in the Australian public. This is primarily one of misguided self-interest and protectionism. The Howard Government has, in its incumbency, demonstrated seriously flawed leadership on this issue, in its over-emphasis on the short-term health economy, and the finances of the individual. We can see this fault clearly when we compare this mindset to that of the outgoing British Prime

Minister who, for all his faults, states that the relationship between a citizen and their government is one of mutual rights and responsibilities. It is this emphasis that the Howard Government has lacked on this issue - it has refused to take serious

action and has refused to demand that we do the same, and thus we begin to see how we have morphed to become one of the planet's worst menaces. If everyone lived as Australians do, the predicted consequences of climate change would be well and truly upon us.

It is these consequences that have the government sceptical: about their gravity, and their likelihood of happening at all. Scepticism is a healthy part of any democratic process, but there comes a point where a government must consider the

weight of research, the actions of other government and swelling sentiment of its public, and take real action, even if it is justas insurance against untenable risks. This is a paradox: but wishing to protectthe economy, thegovernment is exposing us to far greater dangers than a slight decrease in GDP growth.

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Temperature increase, as a direct result of our greenhouse gas emissions (of which the relationship has been proven by direct correspondence between increase of emissions and temperature), will have grave impacts across the

globe, and Australia is one of the most vulnerable countries. The majority of our population live around our coastlines, and as sea levels rise from the melting of ice at both poles, as well as water expansion from increased heat, it is the homes, the communities, the towns and cities that they threaten to encroach upon. Increased temperature also changes the precipitation patterns, and in Australia, this generally means that rainfall is reduced. As the driest inhabited continent, and one that has a considerable economic

reliance on agriculture, we simply cannot afford further water shortages. Our ten year drought is looking likely to extend much further. This can also lead to increasing desertification of the land, which makes it unfit for

inhabiting, let alone farming. Furthermore, extreme weather events such as droughts, as well as cyclones, flooding and heatwaves, have and will continue to increase in frequency, duration and intensity, while extending to areas where they were previously unheard of, In the face of this national, and international crisis, short term pre-concern about our economic growth and

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our coal industry seems frankly flabbergasting in its relative triviality. Even if climate change was not the urgent concern that it is, our government must decrease Australia's dependence of coal and oil, which are ultimately (and is

quite soon to be demonstrated) futile. This problem is not some overnight hypothesis, but has been identified and in the public consciousness for almost three decades, corroborated by the majority of scientists. alr*1.j --

Australia has an obligation to take action, not just to ourselves, but to the international community. We can no longer deny the fact that our level

of emission production has a global impact on all the earth's inhabitants, from the people of Tuvalu to the polar bears. When over 150 countries have ratified the Kyoto Protocol, what gives US the right, especially at our

current exorbitant levels of emission production, to first of all negotiate an increase of

emissions. and then to refuse to even commit to this generous

target, when so many other countries have, Australia's actions look simply selfish and shameful. Howard argues that Australia can only be part of an agreement involving countries such as the US and China, but let alone the fact that China is currently taking far more action on the issue than Australia, how, by not ratifying the protocol, are we encouraging them to do so? How has it become Australia's prerequisite to withhold support, until everyone else commits?

What is tragic is that Australia is in a position to be a world leader on this issue. We have an abundance of natural resources to provide renewable energy - including a vast expanse of desert, which could host enough solar panels to supply the entire countries energy needs. We have a strong economy, one that is expected to stay in surplus for the next 15 years, and we have the brainpower. We could easily adopt subsidies, systems and regulations with small economic ramifications. Instead, we lock ourselves out of any future negotiations of international climate change agreements. We have everything we need to make the change, but the initiative. What all Australian must ask is, where this iS going to come from?

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Just as I was mortified with my mothers

fashion sense, so she was unapprovingof mine. She thought, and stated in no uncertain terms

I sank into my high backed swivel chair in

that she thought it abnormal for a young girl

my polished mahogany chamber, lined with

of sixteen to be wearing sprigged mushins

shelves of books and neat piles pf paper work.

and satin ribboned bonnets in summer and

Kicking off my heels, I let out a sign of relief

medieval or renaissance gowns in winter,

as I thought about this most fascinating case.

and have a school skirt that nearly swept the

At first it seemed just a little family skirmish;

I demanded of my mother, 1 expected that

High Court. However, the more one delved

As my mother stepped dramatically out of

into it, the more remarkable it became.

her car whilst finger-combing her spikes and putting on enormous black sunglasses which

made her resemble an oversized fly, 1 thought It turned out that the father of the child had

I had much rather face Madame Guillotine

just recently died, and the mother who now

from the French Revolution than my trendy

sought custody of her daughter, had been

mother - at least everyone around me would

constantly denied by the lower courts on

be wearing eighteenth century gowns!

account of her being deemed unfit as she stated that she hadn't had anything to do with

I blushed and castmy lashes down as I demurely

the child for these early years of her life; she

followed my strutting mothers silver spangled

could have very little right to her now. In fact,

stilettoed feet. Really, there was no escaping

her daughter, now sixteen, didn't even know

her, or her horrid fashion sense.

her mother was alive until her father had died.

profile fashion designer with cooking and

caring for me, sharing my tastes and doing her hair like Marie-Antoinette if it so fancied

me. Now that I am a mother, pursuing my

exciting job as a High Court judge, 1 realise that I have followed my mother's actions, the very ones I condemned as a child. And nor is

that realisation unpleasant. My daughter calls

but perhaps she shall grow up to follow her mother's path in life and realise that I still only wanted the best for her.

I should thank my mother, ghastly fashion

It was argued that such bad mothering could only have a negative effect on the young girl

"Why can't you be like other mothers?" 1

who would grow up to repeat her mother's

sighed as we were seated in the car.

unacknowledged as her mother.

she should be able to juggle her job as a high

my actions mistakes just as I did my mothers,

had never been a mother to her child. It was

her daughter in the past, though unknown and

that I would never repeat her mistakes and would devote my life to children, if I had any.

Now that I look back. 1 realised how much

custody of her child, hardly something for the

the mother had made enormous sacrifices for

resented my mother for being so odd and not

always having enough time for me. 1 vowed

floor.

nothing unusual: a mother fighting for the

mistakes. On the other hand, I had found that

At this I gave up arguing, though sometimes I

sense and all, for she was my role model. It was she who, at a young age, instilled in me the

unimportance of fitting the stereotypes which

"What do you mean 'other mothers'?" asked

has led to my success today, and I too hope to

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school in front of any of my friends and

to their children and bake them cookies and

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on the attack, wear red cat glasses studded with diamantes and are more trendy than the

average sixteen year old girl.

which only confirmed my anxiety, as for a

of my gavel striking its palate, 1 watched with

embraced her new found daughter with joy.

right?"

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"Yes" I assented readily.

begins. It may or may not be an easy ride, but it is bound to be eventful. If it is anything like mine, it will be one that they won't give

to agree, by playing on my ideals of female

up for anything in the world. As mother and

equality.

child walk out of the court room, arm in arm,

cohort of teenage girls whom I thought were

and bake me cookies" 1 added.

I do believe that this daughter, though she will emulate her mother in many ways, will not be

making the same mistakes her mother did. "You don'twantcookies" retorted my mother with a smile "Cookies are made from moulds

and they all look and taste the same, there's really no such thing as a smart cookie"

As the case was drawn to a close by the sound

contentment that the young mother tearfully

"But surely you can be a successful woman

not a positive thing.

had proven her fitness for the role she now sought to fulfil, as she was willing to sacrifice

surely a woman can do more than just baking,

fifty year old woman to be "SOO cool" to a frivolous to the point of being scandalous, was

more pleased I was with it, as this mother

"I do devote myself to you whenever I can, but

My mother always knew how to get me My friends all thought that she was "soo cool"

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loving mother would.

mother would come and collect me after

have a hairstyle that resembles an echidna

made ready to deliver my verdict as Chief justice - a verdict in favour of the mother.

and fight for her child, as my mother, or any

the most, when my rather unconventional

how many mothers drive bright orange cars,

my gown, straightened my powdered wig and

Mary Shuttleworth was awarded first prize in the 13th Annual Scarlet Stiletto Awards (Nov '06) run by the national organisation bisters in Crime'. An excerpt of Mary's winning story 'Bang, Bang' is printed below.

Bang, Bang Bring, Bring. Hessa glanced over at her phone, then at her bed-side clock. When she realised the time, she groaned inwardly, "3.45am?

You've got to be kidding me." She rolled over, snuggling more into her blankets and squashing a bright green pillow over her ears.

Bring, Bring.

"Oh, for the love of ...! Shut up, you stupid phone!" The pillow flew from her hand, and the phone rang no more. 'Much better,' she thought, settling down into her covers. Almost immediately, the mobile started to bleep. "Fine! I'll get up!" Hessa threw her guilt off angrily and reached for her dressing gown. Storming towards her phone, she picked it up, and, not waiting for the other person to speak, yelled, "WHAT COULD POSSIBLY BE SO BLOODY IMPORTANT THAT I HAVE TO BE WOKEN UP THIS BLOODY EARLY?"

The person on the other end laughed, "Hello Hessa, how are you this morning?" 'Oh God; Hessa heaved a silent sigh, 'It's Greg.' "Hello, Hessa? Are you still here?" "Yes Greg, unfortunately, I am still here. What do you want?"

"We need you down at the office; there's been a robbery." Hessa yawned, "Another one? Does this city never rest?" "Most don't involve murder though, do they?" "You never mentioned murder."

"just hurry your fat white ass down here." "1'11 be there in one hour."

"The Chief wants you here in fifteen minutes.' "I said I'll be there in one hour."

Hessa hung up the phone before Greg could reply. Sighing, she moved into the bathroom and started to brush her teeth. 'Why me?' she asked herself, leaning forward to pop a newly formed pimple on her chin, '1 suppose I was asking for it. You don't become a crime investigator if you hate early starts.' A loud meow sounded behind her, "Hello Doozer, how are we this morning?" The ginger striped cat glared at her and walked over to his food bowl. Sighing, Hessa filled it for him. "1've got to get a new job," she stated, grabbing clothes from her wardrobe and throwing them on, "If I have to get up early one more time, 1'11 shoot something." Doozer stopped eating and looked up at her cautiously. "1'd be careful too," Hessa said, glancing at him as she walked towards the door, "Bye." The cool air hit her like a gale force wind, "Damn mornings to Hell!" Hessa cursed, walking to her beaten up old Ford. Turning the key in the ignition, Hessa slowly rolled out of the driveway and into the street. Turning the wheel and cursing the car for not having a working heater, she slowly drove towards Melbourne, windows fogging up all the way.

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Hessa drove into Collins Street, grumbling, and drove up a short driveway.

Walking into the small, grey, two storey building, she was greeted by a short, red faced and thick eye-browed man. "Where the HELL have you been! You do NOT. and I repeat NOT turn up late for something as important as a MURDER! Robberies are bad enough, but when it's murder as well there is NO excuse! Do you UNDERSTAND?"

Hessa winced, "But Chief, no one told me there was a murder, or a robbery! I just felt like coming in early today!"

Chief snorted. "Don't give me that rubbish! You haven't been early a day in your life, and I was standing right behind Greg when he made the call!" "Um..."

"If it wasn't for your brains, 1 swear, you'd be OUT THE DOOR!" Hessa flinched as a large amount of spit sprayed onto her face, "Okay! It won't happen again!"

"Good!" The Chief turned away form her and grabbed a thick paper book, shoving it in her hand. He said, "Take a look at these pictures. We have results from some forensics but the blood samples still have to come through. We're going to need your expertise on this one: whoever did it was one sick son of a bitch." "Where abouts was it?"

"In a store, north of Chapel Street, small shop, sold knick knacks, the usual stuff," "What was stolen?

"The usual, some money, a small amount of goods, that's about it," "And the person involved?"

'Looks to be around thirty, maybe thirty-five, can't tell much else. We suspect that he's the shop owner, justin Cravoski." "Is there anything else?"

"Read the damn report. That's what it's there for,"

Hessa rolled her eyes as the Chief walked away, and started walking towards her desk. The desk was littered with used coffee cups and take-away food. Whatever lay underneath the rubbish was a mystery; one Hessa wasn't too keen on discovering.

Hessa sat down in her cushioned, revolving chair. Clearing a spot on the crowded desk, she opened the file and screamed, "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!?"

A man behind her turned around. raising an eyebrow, "What's up with you?" "Get a life, Greg," Hessa spat, going red and turning away from him. Greg came behind her, "Chief not warn you about the pictures?" Hessa pouted. Greg laughed, "Give us a look then." "You not get enough collecting the pictures at the scene?"

"Didn't go. Everyone else went though. Heard it was a big clean up job. Can't wait to see the gory details,

Hessa decided not to ask why he hadn't been the one taking the pictures as usual. Instead she sighed and opened the file again, Greg swore,

and with good reason, Now Hessa had gotten over her initial shock, she could study the grim pictures. The first showed the man lying naked on the floor, his stomach cut open, The organs were ripped out. stretching two metres or more from the body. Intestines snaked around the victim. He had no legs; they had been hacked off at the knee. And he had been scalped; the skin lying to the side of his head. His eyes had been pol<ed out and, on closer inspection, she noticed that instead of fingers, he had short, bloody stumps,

She looked at the second and third pictures; each one was of a different foot. They had been cut and hacked. The legs, Hessa could handle, the body was a completely different matter however, Something in this murder didn't click at all. This was a robbery and murder, but she was expecting a shooting, not a body cut open! The person had probably known the store-owner before hand; either that or they were crazy. Greg whistled, "Why the hell did they do that?"

Hessa rolled her eyes. "I don't know Greg. It's my job to figure it out isn't it?"

"Good luck with that!" Greg snorted, turned and headed back to his desk, leaving Hessa to her thoughts. 'Damn this information, I've got nothing to go on!'

Hessa sighed, and got up from her desk. She was going to have to visit the crime scene herself, just to take a look at things. "Hessa, wait!" She rolled her eyes. It was Greg. "I know you're going to check out the scene, just to see the layout of things, and I'm going with you," he said, running up and walking next to her. "No, you're not."

"I think it's a good idea," came a gruff voice,

Hessa sighed. It was the Chief, "You're not the only one on this case, Hessa. I've put Greg on it too. Go to the store. Lola can help you out too."

Hessa groaned, "But..." "NO BUTS!" Hessa flinched.

"JUST TAKE GREG AND GET OUTTA HERE!"

Year 10 Writing Competition Winner - Jacquelyn Tamblyn

My fatlle, always says... My father always says that nothing ever stays the same. His comment is blatantly obvious. yet inexorably true. This statement. this declaration is within the grasp of the deluded public. Of course. we acknowledge that the earth is spinning, light turns to dark after sometime, the environment is constantly changing. and we are able to see that everything is everything. After winter, must come spring, population grows along with sickness, violence and poverty, and everything is everything. Some of us choose to accept this, even change this with technology, rallies and war. but some of us choose to ignore the things that affect our society today. Which is worse, I'm not sure. The truth is, I am frightened by what my father says.

Yes, I do admit that sometimes I choose to disregard the things, the issues that surround US today. However, I am particularly observant of those around me. Their attitudes are changing, their relationships with other people are moving at a constant pace with arguments, socializing, and other things. Personalities are being shaped by experiences. either good or bad. Due to these experiences, as well as time, events and sometimes corruption, we are evolving into a cruel world. We are susceptible to being

offended easily, we are cynical, and annoyingly narcissistic. All we need is a trigger to change the things that we thought would always be the same.

As things change, we change, thoughts eat away at us. We think, we change. Some changes make the world seem like a better place. Bad things have the opposite effect most of the time. but the bad changes help us learn to make good choices. An incredibly rudimentary train of thought. but true. It's a fact.

My father always says that nothing stays the same. I am scared because I want some things to be forever the same way. I am scared because I do not I<now what changes are to come.

CYO-Wl/Vbjtfue oval I can't believe it's already here,

Then again, I'm excited, a whole new place,

All of a sudden it seems so near.

Lots of tests, and maybe an athletics race.

Different feelings all the time,

Hot food at the canteen instead of lunch - orders,

Will it be exciting? Scary? Or maybe just fine.

And frighteningly strict regulations with borders.

Well here it is, there's no turning back, Full of anticipation, so we won't be slack.

I'm worried, scared and definitely nervous, But I'm sure none of us will be fearless.

Making new friends is a lot of fun,

1'11 make sure I include everyone.

Good-bye dear junior School I hope I've been an angel,

1'11 never forget you but now I'm crossing the New subjects, new teachers and definitely oval. new friends,

There'll be twiStS and turns, and possibly some bends.

Big buildings, big lockers, big desks and laptops,

I have a feeling we'll probably all flop and drop!

Kate .11 Namara. Year 6

Catherine Leigh's poem 'In Accordance with the Prophecy was awarded eatial second place in the International Science Poetry Competiti

IIi Aoooiha*oe ·wi,4 tive Pro-ptecy Classes of study long and a bore

Writing- what fun, no one asks for more Looking at answers- just taking a peek Oh I can't wait for the end of the week

Seems like science is just another class

And it is so hard to achieve a grade A pass

We knew science was basically facts and explosions Atoms, chemicals, outer space and erosion So out piled the text books, statistics and more We just wanted to run and head for the door

At the start of the year we thought it wasted our time But thoughts changed on the subject and yes they were mine New things came to my attention in every day life That are all based on science like flying and height

But at home on the weekend I had a thought

And it reminded me of some of the things I'd been taught What if the TV was not in existence at all?

What if I couldn't use things like a ball?

What if apples didn't fall straight to the ground? What if we couldn't hear any sound? What if the world burnt up like a crust? What if mum's car didn't have any thrust? What if I didn't have a computer that typed? What if the wheels didn't spin on my bike?

So I discovered, through tests, experiments and more That science is more than just a big bore I learnt that science can be really fun

We learnt about black holes, coloured lights and the sun,

Now when I walk into the classroom to start off the week

I answer the questions and I don't need to peek. 11

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Central Australia - A Reflection In the media we read and hear about drunk and violent Aborigines. We are taught to believe that they are an aggressive and abusive race who spend their days and nights on the streets drinking alcohol and sniffing petrol. Some Aborigines do these things, but not all do. Before I went to Central Australia I thought that all Aborigines did drink too much and were hostile people who I should be afraid of. When I read about the underworld killings I didn't think that all white people were murderers, and when I read about drug scandals, 1 didn't think that every white person was a drug dealer or addict, but I still thought that all Aborigines were drunks, Did I think this because I was naive or because I had only one source of information?

We read headlines about Aborigines roaming the streets drunk, but do we hear about white people getting drunk in their homes. We don't because once behind closed doors we are not

exposed and people cannot view us in that state. For many Aborigines in Central Australia and Alice Springs in particular the land is their home. While in Alice Springs I didn't see any Aborigines carrying

alcohol during the day and I did not see a drunken Aboriginal. I did see boxes of empty beer cans that had been left on the side of the street but that doesn't necessarily mean that it was put there by an Aboriginal. White Australians who live in the cities are able to seek counselling and help for their addiction to alcohol but for Aborigines help is harder to get because the traditional tribal Aborigines are uneducated and only speak their traditional language. Aborigines are shunned for sniffing petrol, but many white people are involved in drug use. Ben Cousins, for example, has just been involved in taking drugs and flew to America for drug rehabilitation. Many other famous people, for example Keith Urban, Brittany Spears and Lindsay Lohan have been involved with drugs and/or alcohol and have gone to rehabilitation centres which charge up six thousand dollars a week. Rehabilitation centres are scarce and there are not enough to meet the demand of everyone, which is why they are so expensive. For unemployed Aborigines they cannot afford to go into a rehabilitation centre like this. They are able to seek government help, but if they don't speak English they are unable to communicate with their counsellors.

When an Aboriginal stabbing occurs it is highly publicised and on the first few pages of the newspaper with an image. When a white man stabs someone it is published, but further into the

paper in a tiny column. We are told thatsome Aborigines are violent because of how they stab people but we are not taught that white Australians can be violent even if one person stabs another. We also hear about the unemployment rate for Aborigines and when in Alice Springs I did see

Aborigines sitting in the public parks and gardens. Do the Aborigines sit around all day because they choose to? No they do not. While shopping in Alice Springs the one thing I noticed was that in every

shop I went into there was not one Aboriginal staff member. While driving in the buses I saw a few Aborigines working with machinery and when we went to the Telegraph Station our tour guide of the national park was an Aboriginal but that was little in comparison to the Aborigines who where Sitting in the parks or in the Todd River with their families. Why don't the Aborigines go and try

to find work? 1 thought to myself. When we visited Sister Helen she made it very clear to me. Very few Aborigines are able to speak and write English properly as English is their second language. Not speaking English is a major problem for Aborigines because a shop owner can't employ someone who won't be able to talk to most of their customers. Sister Helen told us how she was trying to teach the Aborigines to read and write English. She also told us about the bus that she drives with computers

and teaching aids in it. Sister Helen teaches Aborigines how to use computers, do arithmetic and write in English so that they will be able to get a job. Aborigines are discriminated against just like in Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta. The Italians are named 'wogs' and insulted because of their background and race. Aborigines look different to white Australians: does this cause us to be fearful and distrustful?

We make the Aborigines faults seem larger to cover our own lack of understanding and intolerance,

butas Sister Helen said the Aborigines are reallya very gentle race. The Aborigines are misunderstood and until you go to Alice Springs and put your self in their shoes you don't have a right to judge them.

Stephanie Mattei,Year 9

Year 9 Writing Competition Co-Winner - Olivia Coburn

34 6Le Leila arrived homeoneafternoon aftera prettyordinary day atschool. Bypassing the kitchen, where she usually ate a snack of some kind, she headed straight toWards her parents bedroom. Her mother and father were there, reading. Quietly, Leila slipped in and said as softly as possible, "1 failed my maths teSt. Could you please sign this?" Her parents looked up. Her father looked shocked and disappointed, but her mother looked strangely understanding. This was extremely unusual. Parents weren't supposed to understand. They merely existed because of their amazing driving skills and credit cards. But

Mr Collins, the fruit shop owner, was worried as strawberries were still small well into their season. A woman in a business suit was

counting how many calories muesli and orange juice had. A small child was undecided about a lollipop or a chocolate. The man sitting opposite Leila on the train was wondering if anyone noticed that he hadn't brushed his teeth that morning. A woman talking to another

was contemplating stealing her earrings somehow.

as Leila endured a long lecture from her father and a soft sympathetic

smile from her mother. she began to think that her mother wasn't just the walking and talking taxi service and bank as previously thought.

Leila woke up the nextmorningto discover a pair of glasses on her desk. This didn't strike her as strange as Leila always discovered

itemsof clothingandaccessories in herroom that she had never seen before. It was one of

the very few upsides of having three siblings. These glasses, however, looked familiar, as if she had seen them on one of her friends.

None of her friends woreglasses, though, so

Leila was amused at the window into people's minds, but she felt as if she was violating them somehow, It was their private thoughts, their

space where no one else could go. Leila wanted to stop this, but she didn't know how. Tired, she took her glasses off and rubbed her eyes. The thoughts stopped. She jumped, startled

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at the sudden peace. Looking at the glasses in her hands, she realised where she had seen them before. Her mother had worn them last

week and now the strange understanding Leila's mother had of her was explained. Frowning, Leila tucked the glasses in her bag and got off the train.

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people's minds scared her. She didn't want to

on, Leila was left in no doubt that they were

made for her. They even looked acceptable to wear to school without being ridiculed: unlike her other glasses. Smiling slightly, Leila walked

Leila didn't wear the glasses for the rest of the morning. The Way they allowed her to see into see what her friends were thinking. That would

be wrong. The mere thought of it disgusted her.

into the kitchen for breakfast,

Her father was slumped in a chair with a steaming cup of tea. The bags under his eyes told Leila that he had been working in his home office

late again. She was about to scorn him for doing this, asking him why

However, in the afternoon, Leila had maths. Her teacher was probably some kind of robot, programmed to do three things; hate students, hate students and hate students. To Leila, Mr Kram was put on this planet to torment her and her lack of understanding algebra. So Leila

he damaged his health so much, and telling him he was only working so late for attention when a voice, her fathers voice, went through her

felt no sympathy for Mr Kram when she put the glasses on in maths.

mind, saying ......school fees due next month, if I work another hour

Mr Kram's loud ranting, Leila went through an hour of listening to Mr Kram's thoughts, which were not different from the ranting, but with

everyday, 1 could pay them without trouble.,."

As her class suffered an hour of quadratic functions, made worse by

less maths and more impolite words.

Leila looked at her father in surprise. She had heard his voice, but his lips hadn't moved. The words were the first indication Leila had had

The bell rang for the end of school. Mr Kram stormed out of the

that her father really, really cared for her schooling, She spoke softly

room, leaving the class to sigh with relief and pack up their books.

so as not to increase the headache she knew her father had, "Can I

"Coming Leila?" asked a friend.

get you anything?" Looking pleasantly surprised, her father shook his head, so Leila left for school. leaving him a little brighter.

She took off her glasses and said "1'11 be with you in a sec."

Bizarrely, everyone she walked past that morning, Leila learnt a little

The next morning, Leila's maths class was pleasantly surprised to see

more about.

a new, much nicer Mr Kram, so nice that no one wanted to make fun

of his new glasses.

Year 9 Writing Competition Co-Winner - Sarah Glynn

MY FATHER ALWAYS SAYS....

My father always says to speak loudly and clearly. Every time before

"I am ready". My teacher's loud, booming voicefilied the room as she

I speak, 1 almost wait for him to say it. I am never disappointed. 1

looked pointedly at her watch. 1 blushed and stammered out some

know it so well that I usually finish off the sentence with him and

inarticulate syllable, 1 heard the tick of the stopwatch which signaled

end up laughing which often calms me down. It is funny the way that

me to start and so I did, flushed and nervous.

parents have a habit of repeating themselves so often, even though

you remember it the first time they said it. It probably comes from when you were little and no matter how many times you were told

Forty seconds later, I was finished. My teacher was writing down

to do something, you didn't do it so I suppose they got used to saying

comments and my whole class seemed to have brightened up. I was

many times over.

finished, so they did not have to listen to any more boring speeches: I still remember the first time Dad said it to me. I was in Year 3 and

even dog poo speeches could become tiresome.

facing my first public speaking competition. 1 practised my speech many times in front of my family and each time I spoke as slowly and clearly as Dad wanted me to. The idea was to speak for a minute,

It was when I heard the time read out that I remembered Dad's

words. I had forgotten them on account

which seemed like an hour to my childish brain; if I stretched my speech out. 1 could make it to a minute ten.

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of being so nervous and knew that I had never spoken so fast in my life. 1 asked my friends later whether they had understood what I was saying but they didn't say whether that was because they hadn't been listening or they did not want to speak the cold, hard truth that I wasn't anywhere near "clear": 1 did not know.

player while for another it was the day he was born. Others talked about dog

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poo, the exact topic being "it should be

That night, over pasta, Dad asked me

illegal for dogs to relieve themselves on

how I went. 1 blushed and shook my

footpaths", something quite fascinating

head. Mum had already heard about my

for many of the boys in my class.

awful day and SO taCtfully changed the subject.

I ended up speaking last, which was only a little bit better than first.

The results were out the next day. My Year 3 teacher spoke for

My palms were sweaty and I kept thinking that I had lost a palm card

about an hour about how we could improve before handing out our

even though I had neatly numbered them in red pen the night before

marked sheets. The words that stood out on my sheet were words

to prevent that happening. 1 walked to the front of the over-heated

that I knew all too well., "Next time, speak slowly and clearly". I felt

portable with my eyes glazed over, I felt like I was going to faint. 1

like crying. Not surprisingly, I had not made it to Round 2.

turned around and faced my class mates and teacher. She was sitting on one of our desks and it looked like it was going to collapse under her weight. 1 could see the pink streaks in her hair, which had been

That was the beginning of my speaking career. The next year, again,

some 'holidaying fun'. She had her feet resting on one of our chairs

I did not pass Round 1, although I did have the same teacher as the

so that her brightly painted toenails were visible in her open-toed

year before. Year 5 saw me with a new teacher and I made it all the

sandals. Her face was resting in her hands; her heavy gold rings were

way to the final round, Round 3, where I finished third. 1 changed

in line with her plush lips. My teacher's cold steel blue eyes were

schools in Year 6 so no more public speaking competitions, I was

staring me down.

overjoyed. Even though I had made it so far the previous year, my dislike of speaking in front of people had never lessened. Instead of Public Speaking Competitions, my new school had Debating, a

My own blue eyes quickly looked away to my bored classmates. Two

new and foreign form of torture. However, 1 signed up for it and

girls were plating each others hair and a boy picked his nose near

have been doing it ever since: I am determined to make myself like

the back where he thought no one was looking. Even my friends

speaking in front of people. And every time before I debate or do an

looked at me with disinterest making me want even more to get it

oral in class, my father always says those famous words. He tell me

over with.

to speak slowly and clearly and I try, 1 really do.

Year 8 Writing Competition Winner - Anneliese Henjak IT WAS J UST A LITTLE THING

It was just a little thing; quite insignificant in

fact. All I did was hang a limp matted string of glittering tinsel in the ageing conifer, covered with dust and cobwebs collected over the

possessions were her MAC eyeliner, which

iron poles topped with pointy, intricately

she kept hidden in the bottom drawer of her

designed fleur de lyses. Grey stones and metal

dressing table (as it was rare because the MAC

plaques protruded from the lush green grass,

factory had been bombed during the war, but

submerged in flowers and prickly, sticky vines.

more of that later); her ancient Apple i-phone,

This was a cemetery. A singleteardrop emerged

which she declared was the most popular

from the corner of my grandfather's eye as he

phone on the market in her teenage years, and

walked me to the final place of rest for my

a leather-bound diary which held her deepest

beloved parents. It glinted in the moment of

and darkest secrets.

warm sunlight and slid off his cheek, weighed

years of unuse, standing mundane in the living

down with sorrow and despair. 1 squeezed his

room of our pollution stained dwelling. Why could such an innocent action have such a

detrimental effect on my family's safety? As I was only a young child at this point, I had no idea what was happening outside in the world. I only watched from a distance as my parents were viciously torn away from me by the men

with shiny badges and blue uniform, pistols

hand.

My grandfather was a completely different person. He was once a rock star, the lead singer for a popular band, though he can't remember

Suddenly, a shiny metal shell tumbled down

which one. He was very creative, a good chef

from the heavens, engulfed with flames. Exhaust

and very muddle-headed. He has mismatched

filled the atmosphere as it hurtled toward

socks and a beautiful smile. Though he is often

us. As the object fell to earth and created a

lost in his own world, I love him for who he is.

fiery, terrifying explosion, I was hurtled back

in pockets. The last thing I remember of this

outside the graveyard. 1 landed with a thud,

day was my carers screaming and wailing as

they were driven away into the sunset by the cars with barred windows and wailing sirens,

flashing wildly in the approaching darkness. Those were the last colors I saw, because now

all I see are shades of black and grey. So long

ago, and yet, the memory is so vivid, so real.

Ten years have passed and I am still in the dark as to why the separation occurred. None the wiser, I am forced to conjure up my own reasons for the evil atrocities committed

by the men with pistols. The yearis 2065 and I currently reside with my grandparents, though they are loving and would do anything

to protect me, 1 still feel an emptiness deep

in the pit of my soul. My head an emotional quagmire, thoughts buzz in my skull and leave me restless. My false sense of reality the only thing keeping me sane, though I am still hunting for the truth.

I began to come up with a plan as to how I could trick my grandparents into telling me the

my body aching, my head pulsing with worry

That afternoon I confronted my grandparents,

and grief, as I watched the deadly, evil flames

I shook with fear. My composure was nowhere

steal the lives of my family and release their

to be seen but I urged myself on and finally I

souls so they could soar the sky in search of

spoke "What is tinsel?" the words spilled outof

my deceased parents. The flames licked at the

my mouth, though it felt like I was a bystander

tombstones, this tragedy which was reflected

watching someone else say those words.

in my eyes could not be real!! A bystander

Well," she began, "1 think you are old enough

swept me away, and then everything faded to

and mature enough to know. First, 1 shall begin

black.

with some background history." She spoke so calmly in a monotone. My grandmother told me of the war which occurred not very long

misery, pathetic and melancholy. I did not care

Itall began when America bombed the world in

what happened to me. There was nothing left,

search of power. They had been aiming for the

all the pieces of my life had been lost. Until, 1

Middle East, however, some bombs had gone

saw my salvation, my shining light, my aunty,

astray and hit other countries. One of these

though I did not come across her until a year

was Cuba. Cuba retaliated and attempted

had passed. I did not cry when I was told what

to destroy America and its allies, including

had happened - missile had gone astray from

Australia. Their leader, a communist dictator

an army base nearby, nor when I put on my

who had taken over the country and reduced

new black leather mary-janes and black lacy

its people to poverty, tool< over Australia and

frock. I did not even shed a tear when the rites

made it communist. He banned Christmas, a

were read or the caskets topped with dozens

religious holiday in which people shared with

of flowers were showered in frankincense, the

their friends and loved ones, gave presents to

bitter smell engulfing the church, or when the

each other and decorated conifers with tinsel.

matching coffins were carried away and placed

truth I so desperately wanted to hear, though I

in the hollow graves. I felt numb and unsure

was afraid that the truth was all but comforting and reassuring like the web of lies which hid my naivety. 1 decided to simply ask what tinsel

was and why it was so dangerous. 1 would keep

For the next few weeks, I just wallowed in my

ago and finished soon after the tinsel incident.

as I sat in the hallowed church, focusing on My voice was quiet and I was overwhelmed

the intricate, colorful aesthetics of the stained

with shock. 1 asked, "And what about my

glass windows and gothic architecture instead

parents?"

of the ceremony before me.

asking questions and eventually tell me what I wanted to hear. Yes, that would work.

My grandmother was a kind woman, whose company alone seemed to turn a frown into a

smile and drive all fears away. Her grey, matted hair was cut short, in a quite conservative bob.

She always liked to look her best and dressed

in suits every day. She performed the delicate procedure of putting on her makeup at a

quarter to seven every morning in the hall, her perfect features reflected in the decorative

"1 will take you to them. Go and get your

However, one night, as I lay alone in my small

warm coat, it's freezing outside and there is an

single bed, I was overwhelmed with thoughts

icy, bitter gale" she replied. 1 obeyed her order

and emotions. I shed a single tear. It fell slowly

and then lifted myself into the familiar forest

down my cheek and fell so delicately, so

green Land Rover. We drove away from the

perfectly onto the guilt. My tears fell faster

smog filled, sooty city into clean-aired land -

and faster, racing the raging rain splashing

the outer suburbs. We passed tall, dark forests

my window. 1 cried for my misfortune, my

and fir trees; their black trUnks stood out

sorrows, the tragedy I called my life, I wept

against the pale overcast sky. Deep colored

for my family, my lies and my ignorance and

leaves stretched out from spindly branches as

wrongdoing, when I did that: little thing, placed

if to welcome us. A clearing appeared ahead.

tinsel on a tree. 1 cried until all my emotions

antique mirror whose corners were worn

had escaped and then I smiled, as I saw my

with age and glass frosty from the many years of use. A bronze lion protected each corner, their gold coats tarnished. Her most treasured

family smiling down at me from above. I was Dark crimson gates the colour of blood laced the land surrounded by trees. Wrought

happy.

Year 7 Writing Competition Co-Winner - Harriet Haig

Au*raN,2, 711e LaHOl, CI ... We had been driving for hours. It was light now and I could see very Australia: the land of....the land of...the land of what? The free? The

brave? The smart? The rich? or Australia. the land of opportunities? Rubbish. This is the story of Anna. My name is Anna, I am 11 years old and I live in Syria. I live in the capital Damascus in a small, one window concrete home with my Marna, my Papa and my baby brother Paulo. We live in constant fear of the evil men trying to conquer and destroy our country. I no longer go to school, aS the school has closed so I spend my days at home with Marna trying to get by with the little things we have, and calming Paulo when he cries at the sounds of things going on around us.

We never used to live like this. Before, before all of this, Papa was an accomplished lawyer working for the government. We lived in a nice house about ten minutes from the capital on top of a hill over looking the city. I went to school: I had friends, friends who I have not heard from in weeks, spoken to in months. 1 miss my home, my real home not this rundown apartment block that smells like a toilet bowl, but it is not safe to live there anymore.

clearly the sandy, arid desert that was all around. I was watching Paulo as he slept. He looked so peaceful. Then Marna turned around. She gave me one of her leather shoes and told me to take the inner sole of the shoe out. I did what she said and out came two passports. She had the other two in her hand. And then, suddenly, the van jolted to a halt. We had stopped. Paulo woke and Marna grabbed the passports from my hand. 1 turned around and saw Papa hastily removing our bags from the boot. 1 jumped out of the car scooping up the brochures in my arms and ran towards the small shabby looking plane that lay ahead.

I must have fallen into a deep, deep sleep as the next thing I remember was that I was in a plane much bigger than the first one with lots of other people. 1 looked out of the window and could see a big blue expanse. "The ocean!" 1 screamed in excitement, 1 could not wait to play in the shallows with Paulo. Papa saw that I was awake and tapped me on the back. He said that we had stopped

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Denpasar, and I had slept through the whole thing. The plane was now full of refugees just like us from the Middle East all turning over a fresh leaf in Australia.

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We were approaching the coast. I waited and waited for the gap between us and the coast to close and then we would be free in Australia.

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had memorized this address) asking him if there

and without warning we turned around and

were any suitable jobs for Papa as a lawyer in

began heading back out to sea. The co-pilot

the far away land. Anyway, Mahamoud (who

emerged from the cockpit and told us in

had set himself up in Australia quite well, or so

we thought) had been able to finally contact Papa, had found a suitable well paid job as a lawyer for Papa in Sydney. We were over the moon at the thought of a new job, and a fresh start was enough to make Marna cry; and so did we. We sat on the floor of a dingy apartment for

our native tongue we were not wanted in Australia. The people had heard that we were coming and started protests to send us home. They had sadly succeeded and government had ordered the p|ane to turn around. We were not wanted in Australia.

the rest of the evening, crying together at the thought of a new life, a life like our old one when we wouldn't constantly be in fear. The people in the plane literally burst out in tears. We all cried and

We were leaving tomorrow. Papa had organized arrangements for our transport to Australia. Papa had bought home patchy nylon bags in which we were to pack our things, and colorful brochures of our new home that read: Australia, the land of opportunities. 1 could not sleep that night. I lay awake in anticipation of what the next day would hold.

We woke at first light, carried the nylon bags downstairs into the waiting burgundy van. We got into the car that smelled like a toilet and drove away towards the horizon. We sat in the car reading brochures about Australia in anticipation of what lay ahead.

cried together. 1 ripped up the brochure and threw them on the floor. Then I sat there, I sat in my seat and thought of what lay ahead. My life at home in a war torn country was not worth living. Papa was

confused. "How can they!", he shouted. "My brother had organised everything. I have proper Visas!" "But we are", I said, "we are refugees".

Year 7 Writing Competition Co-Winner - Marie Kinsey

The Beast

of stinking saliva dribbled and slithered from his open jaws. He lazily

dropped his head and let it hover tauntingly just above my throat, 1 squeezed my eyes and waited for my end.

The forest was silent, unnaturally silent, 1 thought nervously,

But they immediately snapped open again. 1 shrieked and tried to

chewing my lip. 1 stared hesitantly at the murky shadows before

wrestle him off me. He just painfully thumped back down on top of

cautiously moving forward. 1 winced at the horrible crunching noise the pebbles on the track made when they grinded against the soles of my shoes. 1 hoped to death that he wouldn't hear it, but I knew

that was impossible; he hears everything. He had been haunting me ever since last week, following me home, and I sensed today would be the day he struck.

There! What was that? 1 could have sworn I heard a stick snap. 1 whipped my head around and squinted into the inky blackness of

the shadows behind me. But there was nothing there. I'm imagining things, 1 thought, scornful of my own fear. 1 headed off again but couldn't help glancing back just to make sure.

me. knocking the breath out of my lungs. 1 banged my head against

a branch and felt a hot, sticky liquid starting to flow down the back of my neck. Whether it was sweat or blood, I don't know but I did know my legs were aching and cramped from this heavy weight. 1 was done for.

The next part happened so quickly and suddenly it's like a blur in my memory. My backpack straps suddenly gave way and snapped.

I yelped and the beast roared as we slithered awkwardly off the log. I hit the ground first and the beast thumped down on top of

me. He was too stunned to get up quickly: He sort of rolled off me and tumbled a little distance away. 1 wasted no time. In one swift movement I leapt up and started to sprint away, but straight away,

But as I approached a fallen tree, I head a low rumblinggrowl behind me. I swiveled around and peered into the dancing shadows, They

spiky claws, a muscled, powerful body and a mouthful of shiny teeth

flickered and darted as if they were alive, each movement catching

bared viciously at me.

my eye, causingmythumpingheartto pulse faster. Nothingemerged, however, no beast burst out from the thick hedge. Slowly, 1 began to relax and my heart gradually slowed down. 1 realized I had been

I staggered back. Blocking my way were four huge paws lined with

"Alright!" 1 shrieked at him, "1 surrender!"

With a shaking hand I reached for my bag and laughed.

holding my breath, my lungs screaming forair, so I breathed a hissing sigh of relief. 1 trembled but shook it off and proceeded to climb over the fallen tree.

The beast barked joyfully and bounded over. He rubbed himself against my legs, nearly bowling me over, and I hardly had to stoop down to hug him.

Oh! It was so difficult! I lost track of how many times the sharp twigs scratched me and the number of rips in my jeans. Many times did I have to stop and untangle my hair or shoe laces from the groping branches. 1 stumbled and fell heavily over a twisted branch,

"You beat me, boy" 1 mumbled into his thick coat. "1 thought I could make it home without you finding me but I was wrong, wasn't I? You're such a clever dog!"

the rough stones grazing and stinging my hands. 1 hastly got to my feet and began scrambling over a high log.

Oh drat! My backpack strap is caught! Fumbling, 1 tried to unhook it from the branch it was looped around but I couldn't turn around because the straps held me prisoner. 1 tried to wriggle out from underneath itbuta sharp branch sliced my back. 1 attempted to undo it over my head but with no luck. Scratched, bruised and exhausted, I slumped back, trying to ignore the prickling hot pains poking me in the back. 1 glared down in annoyance at how I was suspended millimeters above the ground, so close my toes brushed the dirt.

Then I heard it again, the horrible, throaty growl. 1 froze and

immediately a wave of panic washed over me, My father always said that one day he would catch me, and warned me to be careful, but why now, when I was stuck? A pair of slitted, beady eyes emerged from the shadows and the beast burst out, barking and growling madly. 1 screamed and desperately tried to free myself but the beast pounced on me and pinned me down. 1 whimpered and shrank back. The beast opened its giant mouth, exposing a whole set of nasty sharp teeth, and growled triumphantly, its horrible, hairy lips tickling my face. Its reaking breath hit me like a slap and thick, slimy ropes

Marie Kinsey's short story was one of

When Sam Came to

Annabelle's most prized pearl necklace which

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young and didn't know any better, which I tried

Sam had torn ... All the same, he was only to explain. "That was his last chance, so now he's going.

OH, NOT again!" Aunt Annabelle shrieked.

She strutted over to the phone. "1'm going to

I groaned. Sam had broken Aunt Annabelle's

call Mr Anderson to see if he can take care of

favourite vase. He sat: there, in the puddle of

him for the rest of your stay here."

the winners of The

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grabbed him and dragged him toWards the

Mr Anderson was known for terrorising

door, but not before my aunt's voice stopped

troublemakers who accidently lost their ball in

competition. Her story "When Sam Came to

Stay" was published 10 June 2007.

scattered around, gazing at me innocently. 1

me in my tracks.

Sam whimpered.

his garden. There was only one more thing I

rve had enough!" she fumed. "That little terror has got to go!

could do to save Sam.

"If he goes, I'll go too."

"But ..." I began.

Aunt Annabelle dropped the phone. "Fine,

"1 will not tolerate any more of your excuses!"

but on one condition: he isn't to go anywhere

she snarled, "That brat is destroying my

near any of my vases again, understand?" She

house!"

glared at both of us before marching out of the room.

I sighed. The only reason I was staying with my aunt was because my parents were overseas.

I stared down at Sam and grinned. "At least she

I didn't blame her for thinking of Sam that

didn't say anything about staying away from the

way. He had caused a lot of trouble. 1 glanced

chocolate cake in the kitchen!" 1 hugged him

around the living room, staring at all the ruined

and he thumped me with his wagging tail, Iici<ed

furniture and ripped curtains. 1 thought of the

my face and barked happily.

garden with all the trampled flowers and dirt

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contributed to another

their respective ensembles and promoting music at Loreto. Their

fine year of music at

energy and enthusiasm has really captured music at the School I

Loreto. The standard of

would also like to extend my thanks to a|| the music staff for their

music continues to rise

constantdedication totheirensembles and theirinstruments. Thank-

while the opportunities

you to our out-going Music Administrator, Mrs Jennifer Dickson

for performance and

and our in-coming Music Administrator, Ms Natalie Lowder for their

exposure to a wide range

fantastic administrative management.

of new teachings never Haling Chen, School Xlusic Captain &

.Mary O'Driscoll, Director of Music

This year could not have been the success that it has been without

our students and

cease to increase.

To Miss Mary O'Driscoll, our dedicated Music Director, who has

tirelessly worked to inspire us all with her passion for music. Miss With Carole King's

O'Driscoll's commitmentto musicand the music program is sincerely

'You've Got a Friend'

appreciated by all musicians. She has facilitated all the amazing events

beingthe basis foreach house'schoral performance atthe Performing

and opportunities and without her, I can say that music at Loreto

Arts Festival in March, the students were able to experience and be

Mandeville Hall would not have the same warmth or joy that it has

enriched in a nightof music and drama. It is a particularlyexceptional

now. On behalf of all students, 1 would like to express my thanks to

occasion for the Year 12 PAF leaders, guiding their houses through

Miss O'Driscoll for all her support and endeavours.

challenging choral works, original compositions and delightful arrangements.

As this year draws to a close, as School Music Captain I would like to thank all the musicians for their enthusiasm and participation.

In June, the smaller ensembles at Loreto performed at the Chamber

Thank-you girls for bringing such exuberance and delight! There is

Music Concert which was held in the Chapel of Christ the King. This

no doubt in my mind that music at Loreto will continue to flourish

lovely intimate setting provided the girls with a great performance

and I wish future years the best of success. Vive la musique!

environment for a wide range of pieces.

Naling Cben, S,bool Musi- Captaiu 2001

The Annual Music Concert, formally the Music Festival, was held in July at Hamer Hall. This fantastic venue truly attests to the abilities of all our girls and their respective ensembles. It was a particularly memorable event with girls from Years Preparatory to 12 partal<ing, Theaudience was dazzled byseveral largergroupensembles, including Years P-3 'Loreto Sings', supported by junior String Orchestra and

Music Leaders

Recorders, a Years 4-8 presentation and the Junior String Orchestra

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combining with the St Cecilia's Strings . We welcomed to our concert the St. Kevin's College Choir who sang beautifully with the Senior Choir, entertain.ng the audiences. As always, the concertfinished on a brilliant high note, with all performers combining in the final item, The Rhythm of Life.

The annual Loreto Mandeville Hall/St. Kevin's College Musical proved to be another success. In fact, so popular was this performance that it was extended! Audiences were delighted with a fun, entertaining and engaging performance of Disney's High School Musical. It was a fantastic production for the students to be involved in and they ought to be commended for their efforts.

L In early October. the Senior Showcase Concert was held. It is always one of the most anticipated events on the music calendar displaying 1

performances of the highest calibre. Girls from Years 7-12 were soloists, showcasing music works from the Baroque period to lateRomanticism and the Twentieth Century, on a variety of instruments. The performances were extraordinary, supported by the Loreto Symphony Orchestra and the Mandeville String Orchestra. Works with orchestra included Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No I and Weber's Clarinet Concerto. 2nd It au

One of the most remarkable features of Loreto's music program is the countless performance opportunities; from the Celebration of the Piano to the Singers' Soiree, regular Oak Pat-lour Recitals to the

House Lunchtime Concerts. It goes without saying that the girls at Loreto are truly privileged to nave such countless opportunities to enjoy, appreciate and share music.

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Sophie Russell Miranda Matheson India Prior Stephanie I [ti

Front Row 1.-R: Jialing Chen Monica MIG,luran Directorot Alusic Miss Milrv 0'1)riscoll

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3rd Row 1.-14: R.,chel Cheng Moniut X1:(;.turan I..thella Conimins 1·'rc mt Row 1.-14: Stephanie Ha Emih· Tung Kellv Me·Carthy

2nd Row L-R:

Renata Knpinski Katherine Koutnetsovit Danielle (;rant

Claire \Vong Stephanie Chow I.ixtte Steven>

Annabel.lone. Caitlin Nocine Mirand.i Matheson

Jialing Chen .\melia I larrison Erin Bvrt

Oriana Kinser Eve |.illas Olivill Coburn

Natit:ha Grant (Jiulia .11·(;atiran

Joanna Pidcock Tess (langitano Al·ideleine Fitzgerald .46 .Cllt:

Elizabeth Kouznets,wa Man· N.uven

Emilv Russell Rebecca Nealon Camilla Caldwell 7'u t<)r:

M. Grania Burke (Absent)

Theresa Nguyen Sophie Russell Jinghan Nia In- Nguyen C< Induct<,r:

11.Jane-Marie Mason

Lucinda \Vaters Shannon Davidson Stephanie Keary .Amanda Chong-Hal iday India Prior Jin Clien Tracer Dinh Alexandra Blackburn

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3rd Row L-R:

C.th:andra Votzourakis 11.runali Burn Ann Xguven Artemis Sfendour:iki> Emily Lew

2nd Row 1.-14: Barbarit Brady Bridget Slicah,in Jei,sic.1 (irilibin Stel,lumic lide·ock 1 .£ aitise Connell Emilia Bertolini Front Rou· 1.-R: lucienne Gree·ne I.,iliel!,1 l)Chilley Suzanna Linschotell Kate .\I,Nam.ira Natalie Rvan Stephanic Morgar. Schlicht Ilill:try M.Insour \ bsent:

Eden Abat Vivian Cheng

C >nductor:

\Ir I lanish Patterson (Ab.ent)

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2007 has been a wonderful year of welcomingnew members to the Loreto Symphony Orchestra, Mandeville String Orchestra and St. Cecilia's Strings. Most significantly we welcomed our

new Head of Strings, as she tool< up her baton

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with the senior orchestral groups. Ms Mason has shown great commitment to these groups and we have worked very well under her leadership.

Towards the end of second term, Ms Mason

organised a workshop with Brett Kelly for us.

Brett Kelly is a renowned conductor and is the principal trombonist in the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The workshop was very beneficial for all members of the Loreto Symphony Orchestra. Afterwards, we were all able to show all we had

learned in a small concert for the parents, which included the St Cecilia's Strings and other string

ensemble performances. St Cecilia's Strings also welcomed a guest string orchestra from Adelaide in August and they held a workshop / performance together.

I Row 1 -11: Camilla Cit|dwell Ihere.,1 Ngtiyen Katherine Kouznetsova Miranda Al·,Itheson Alexandra Blackburn Eve Lillas India Prior Madeleine Fitzger,ild Caitlin Nounc

The Chapel Concert, provided a more intimate

nt Row L-R: Steph.inic· 1 1,1 Emi]\ 1 ung Stephanie Chow Ligette Stevens Jialing Chen Tracey Dinh

setting for many of our smaller ensembles to perform which included the Mandeville String

vt'llt:

Elizabeth Kouznets:ova Mary Nguven

Orchestra performing 'Sentimental Saraband,'

iductor:

Al Jane-Marie Mason

by Benjamin Britten and accompanying the Vocal Ensemble with movements from Faurd's

Requiem. With the support of the Past Pupil's Association, we will be performing this complete work in our Chapel of Christ the King, in March next year.

One of the highlights for all three orchestras was the Annual Music Concert. For the first time

since the 80,11 Anniversary Concert in 2004, this concert was held in Hamer Hall. This was a real

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treat for the girls to play in such a prestigious venue and all orchestral performances were wonderful.

The Showcase Concert at Melba Hall was a great nightand ourorchestras played exceptionally well and togreat acclaim on this night. The Mandeville String Orchestra accompanied soloists with music from Handel's Messiah and a Bach Violin

Concerto. The Loreto Symphony Orchestra supported clarinet and piano soloists superbly, in concertos by Weber and Mendlessohn.

Thank you to Ms Mason and to Mrs Solovei for I their very fine work with our Senior School Orchestras this year.

Also, we cannot go

without thanking our Director of Music, Miss

Mary O'Driscoll, for her tireless and continuous

3rd R <)\V 1,-R:

|habel|,1 Commins Ann Ngllyen 2nd R t.V

L-It: 1.i .1 Irti lt,iclici Cheng Nladele·ine Fitzger,ild Ani.1114:i·eiril .loannii Pideock Stephanie· Conni·11 Camilla Caldwell Frances Eec

efforts. Without Miss O'Driscoll, none of these

wonderful opportunities would be available to the girls and we have all grown a lot, musically, through her guidance. Miranda Matbeson.

Leader of the Loreto Sympbony Or,·best n:

Mingtong Xid Ye 1 |lia I le Cainill,3 1)41.\'IC Atill,lbel .lanes Eliza Kelli

Front Ro w 1.-R: Jamie-|.C·C Davison Ale.\,1 AI,uiden Rebeccal'hot 2%( ) I

Alexandra Kiernikowski -11·res,2 Vu Absent:

Alan- Nguyen Bridget Sheahan

Conduct, )r:

Mrs Elena Solovei (Absent)

Stelihanic Chow

Monday and Tuesday afternoons each term, two groups of girls: the Concert Band for girls

in Years 7-9 on Monday, and the Symphonic Band for girls in Years 7 - 12 on Tuesday, may be heard hard at work in the Orchestra Room.

Led by Ms Wendy Anderson and Ms Grania Burke, respectively, both groups have had a very successful 2007.

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The Symphonic Band, with just over 30

members, has worked toWards a number of

performances, the biggest of which were atthe Annual School Music Concert. held at Hamer

Hall in july this year, and the Melbourne School Bands Festival at Robert Blackwood Hall, which

the Symphonic Band has participated in for the past 3 years. At both, the band performed 3rii Row L-R: Kendall Rider 1.ouie George·son Lucinda \Vaters N,toini Scullv (;abrielle Cole: Julia\Vall,ice Chk,e Dwver I.auren Fowler D,inielle Grant I.ucv M„ore Elizabeth Olne,· Erin R\·an

2nd Row I.-R: Caitlin Noone .Ashleigh Kubiak Maile·line· Cenedise Maeve Xhirtyn Sam.inth.1 14),lhury

demanding repertoire on which they had been hard at work for a number of months and the

success of these performances was made all the,

Relieeca Al,tior Olivia Coburn Oriana Kinsey Genevieve Glynn Tes (langitano

more enjoyable for the additional hard work

Rel-,ecea Howie Monica 11:Gaur:in Bethany England

and enthusiasm required by the band in the lead up to each. For the second year in a row,

Front Row 1.-R: Al,indy-lane M.troun Ameli,1 Harrison Erin Byrt Renata Kopinski Jinghan Xiii Amanda Chong-Iiallidav Ether Al.Mahon Jin Chen Gitilia licGauran Nattlic Rambaldi

at the Melbourne School Bands Festival, the

Ttitc,r:

Ms Wendy Anderson (Absent)

Symphonic Band was awarded a Gold Shield,

C,)nductor:

Ms Gr-,inia Burke (Absent)

the Festival's highest honour. This is indicative of the hard work and enthusiasm displayed by our conductor, Ms Grania Burke, whose work

in encouraging the band to develop listening

IConcert Band

and ensemble skills, and also of each girl as they continue to develop individually as musicians. The Concert Band, has also been hard at work

and performed brilliantly at Hamer Hall in the school's Annual Music Concert. Prior to this

event, they played at BMW Edge in june, at a concert hosted by St Kevin's College. Each yean the band continues to play an integral 4

role in the development of ensemble skills and enthusiasm in the younger musicians

in the school. Ms Wendy Anderson, whose commitment to the group, and innovative and enjoyable conducting and leadership has played an enormous role in the development of these key skills amongst the band members. Music Camp, a two day intensive rehearsal camp, provided an opportunity for the Concert Band girls to get to know each other better as well

as to spend some time rehearsing in the lead up to the Music Concert. Having attended 3rd Row 1,-11: Luci· Moore Amanda Chong-1 lalliday Julia Tozzi Anneliese I leniak 1·:liza Kelly

the camp as a Year 12 Music Leader, it was

EHen Ditria Cairlin Blackall Phoehe Jone: Susan Hodgman I larriet I laig

evident that the girls really enjoyed themselves

Jacqueline Lei,In· Eloise Smart

and benefited from the intensive rehearsal

2iid Row Edt: Emily Russell Stephanic Cas:in Natillic\Vilkinson Madeleine Fit·zgerald Shannon David:on Elizabeth Marino Genevieve Donnellon-Mar Grace \'an Der Merwe

Julia 11.irrison Imogen \Vilding Annal luglie. Stepli.mic Connell Bridie Greene Front Row L-R: Caitlin Howard Georgi.1 Cullen Camilla Caldwell Katherine Papageargic)11 Catherine Roberts Alice Date Dan Gng Shi Angela M.\I.ihon N.itasha Grant Caitlin Moran Bernadette \Val.h Abselit:

Sophie Clarke Antoinette Jackson Bridget Lester Bronze Mathieson Claire Xhirphy

Tittor:

ur Jarrod AlcCluskey

Cm,ductor:

M. \Vend,· Anderson

experience and the concert put on for families at the conclusion of the camp. I have very much enjoyed my involvement in School Bands the past six years and the opportunities this has given me and all band members. I wish continuing success and enjoyment to both bands in the future. A jr,ni,·a Al:G,mran, f..rader oftbe Symphonic Band

Mwvk

2007 has been a great year for Loreto Mandeville Hall's Stage Bands.

success enjoyed by all, and the St Kevin's jazz Festival, was another

This year saw the introduction of the Junior School Stage Band,

great performance by all of the members of Stage Band that left a

The members of this group are in Years 5 and 6 and have been very

lasting impression on all those listening. The Stage Bands have also

busy throughout the year Similarly, the Senior Stage Band has been

participated in a workshop run by Sonja Horbelt, firstlyconcentrating

involved in many successful and enjoyable performances and we were

on the Rhythm sections of both the Junior and Senior Stage Bands

fortunate to have girls from Years 9 to 12 contributing to this band.

and then on the Senior Stage Band who learnt many different skills that will be very valuable in their continuing music careers.

In February, four of our Senior Stage Band members played with Bob Sedergreen and Alan Brown in the Stonnington Youth Jazz Band,

Stage Band offers students the opportunity to play a unique range

This was a great experience and was followed by another exciting

of musical styles. It enables all members to learn new skills and gain

performance opportunity when the band played with renowned jazz

musical knowledge. All of this would not be possible without the

musician Don Burrows at a concert at Malvern Town Hall. The girls

support and fabulous direction from Miss Wendy Anderson. The

also participated in a workshop, which the other members of both

Band is very fortunate to have such an enthusiastic director and I

our Stage Bands attended. The Stonnington Youth Jazz Band were

would like to thank Miss Anderson for this. Next year promises to be

the guinea pigs, and showed the audience how to improvise. Bob

another wonderful year for Stage Band with great new charts already

Sedergreen, Alan Brown and Don Burrows directed this workshop.

arriving. 1 congratulate the incoming Leader of Stage Band for 2008, Lauren Fowler, and wish her all the best for the coming year.

This year, we were privileged to have the trombone section of the St Kevin's College Stage Band to rehearse and play with us for two of our performances. Our Annual Music Concert was a huge

(At Left) 3rd Row I.-11:

Isabell,1 1lionison Madeline Cenedese

Lauren Fowler Julia \Vallacc Chloe Dwyer Lum- Moore Mandy-Jane Maroun 2nd Row 1.-R: N.italic Rambaldi Bethany England Sophie Russell

Emil¥ Russell Amelia Harrison Front Row L-R: Siana Madden Alaria Kastaniotis Brianna Travers

A:lileigh Kubiak Ct,nductor:

1\1 + Wenth· Anderson

(At Right) 21id Row 1.-11:

Amelia llcaton Caitlin Bourke Caitlin Pattison

11.ideleine (hiirk Ann Nguven Frederica I laig Millicent England Front Row 1.-R: Isabella Roberts Brooke \'oh. Phoebe Arranitis Alice Xlarks

Charlotte Cened·:c Moll, Cooke Rcianc Filippini Ali>Mt:

Camille M,mee

C,ind zie t<,r:

Aliss \Ven,h· Anderson

(At I.eft)

3rd Row 1.-11: Al,ideleine 11·han Victoria Poppins Moll\·Cooke Charlotte Coburn Caitlin Pattison Frederica I I,lig Lucienne Greene Sophie Russell Barbara Brady 2nd Row L-11: Meaglian I toward Amelia Heaton Rachel Stewart

Emily 1 1:inmer Caitlin Hourke Millicent England Olivia Rtisso Courtner Sinha Laura Ditria Isabella Cullinan

Front Row 1.-R: 11.iggie Steedinan Olivia Sfetkidis Artemis Stendourakis Phoebe Arvanitis Alice Marks Charlotte Cenedese

Tex \Vhittoril Brooke Voss Re.lane Filippini \bsent:

Sarah Birchall Isabella (;eorge Camille Mance

liltor:

;1% Shannon Burnett (Absent)

L unductor:

11. Grania Burke

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2nd Row L-R: Eloise Smart Jacqueline Leahy

2nd Row 1.-11:

Danielle Gr int Erin Rvan Ellen Ditria Caitlin Black,ill Oriana Kinscv

Front Row L-14: Bethany Eng].ind Emily Russell

Front Row 1.-R: Catherine Robert. Erin Bvrt 11.1(lcic·inc· Fitzger·,ild Ms (irtilli,1 Burke (Absent)

1)irecti,r:

Luci· Moore Naomi Sculh

1:lizabeth Olney Sophie Russell ,Anianda Chong-lialliday Amena l hirrison

Macre Al,irt\'11 [)irec R ir:

Al; Wendv Anderson

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L-R: Oriana Kin:n· Tess Gangitano Danicile (Grant Samantha Podburv M,-inica 11:Gauran Director Ms Grania Burke

2nd Row 1.-R: Shannon Davidson Genevieve Glynn Louise l-,corgeson

Olivia Coburn Susan Hodgman Julia Tozzi Frant Row L-R: Grace Van Der Menve Esther Xle·Mahon Renata Kupinski Rebecca I lowie

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I)irector:

1.-R:

Ms I lelen 1 hardy (Absent)

Madelitic Cencile:c I.,turen Fowler Vilta.hil (irant

Natalie· Rainb,ildi Ashleigh Kithiak Director: M r Mattliew 1 [abber (Absent)

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3rd Row L-R:

Nicoie Pereira Barliara Bradv Anastasia Ali'Kinnon

3rd Row I.-R: Claire \Vong (Piano) Stephanie Gibbs Rachail Vatightin

Courtnev Sinlia Kate Percir·,1 2nd Row L-R:

Annabel.Jones ()livia Coburn 1).itii.·a P.lt.iw.11·.111

Emilia Bertolini .·Adele I)'Soui.,1 (_'asH.in,ir.1 Vot'/,ourakis

Jacqueline· Prestedge· Chill|(,tte.1,)11cs jessica Tran

2nd Row 1,-R: Rachel Cheng Aisling Smith Alexandra Iiiackliiarii 01'via Wells Charlotte Coburn Ste],Imnic Cassin

Francesca Scheriani

Front Row 1.-R: Sarah AlcN.imara Ch:ulotte \Vilson Augelic.i (iritlin

Front Row L-R: Emili.1 liertolini Nathalie Ilang Cilmilla C,11(iwill Stephanic RiZ'Zarili Teres·.1 Vii Courtney Silihit

()livi,1 St-etkidis Mia li,11-(null |habell ,1 Delaney 1%.111(|le Brcen Absetit:

Vivian Cheng C)livia Coll\·

C()ndlict()r:

Mig Deall.1 1)0(Id.

Absent:

Fencit\' Mel)onalli

Conductor

Mi» Deana Dodds

Percussi

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2nd Row 1.- R:

Frciteric,111,iig Millicent Engl:ind

Sli,limon I),lvidsoil .lillia W,111:1,·(· G ;ibrie·llc Coles Sian·,1 Alitilden I).ati:, Leggett

Front Row 1,-R: C)livi.i St,·tkidis L':1%%:11],6-,1 Vot'Z,)tat-,tki. B·.irb:,1-,1 1;1-11(1.v An,ist,thia Alckinnon (;corgia \Vilson

Front Row | .-Il: M ;11,dy-Illne· Al,trouii ()livi,1 [):ilton C{,11(111 Ct<)1-:

1.,Cquelille Prestedge 1.,ille·l:,1 NC.ili,1

Ali+.larrod Alcl'luske·v 111.ent:

Mic·,le|,1 De I.lien Zot· R.lthborne

C oildlict{) r:

Mr.hirrod NI-Cluske·v

2007 has been yet another exciting, enjoyable and successful year forourchoral groups across the Senior School. We have welcomed

many members and have seen friendships flourish through participation in a number of exciting performance opportunities. All choral students have shown commitment to their ensembles

and have certain|y risen to the challenges presented to them in both rehearsal and performance. This year the numbers in the Year 7 and 8 Choir, conducted by Mrs Diane Draper, with Mrs Elliott as accompanist, have increased significantly, which led to the creation of an additional small vocal group for the Year 7 and 8 singers. Music Camp was a great experience for the girls, giving them an opportunity to form friendships and learn their repertoire in a fun environment. The

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girls performed Lo//ypop at the School Assembly, and have also ventured out into the community, performing at a nursing home. Term 4 saw these groups performing at the Spring Ensemble Concert and also at the Singers' Soiree. The girls combined

2nd Rowl.-R: 1 .i.itte Stei·ctls Chervil Tan 1·,117.alieth Pirrk

with Years 4 to 6 to perform Henry Lecl<'s South African Suite at the 2007

S.trah Grett<>r JulE.1 \Valker

Annual Music Concert, which was an energetic and colourful performance with

choreography to match.

Rebecca Wittman Stepliatite.lolin Front Row 1.-R: Natalie Freund Sonia Kopin:ki Emil\· Ru.:ell India Prior Rebeca Mourc

The Senior Choir, conducted by Miss O'Driscoll, with Mrs Draper as accomparlist,

Sophie Russell Ivy Nguyen Tiace\· Dinh

has had an exciting year of performances. The year started with preparation for Laudate, the 2007 Sacred Music Concert at Hamer Hall, where the Loreto

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girls shone in combined performances of jesu, joy of Man's Desiring, Vivaldi's

Ao-ompanist: Mr Din·iiI M:Nier,1 (Absent)

Gloria and The Lord Is My Shepherd. Work did not stop there with our Thursday

1 )11·ect,r:

Nliss Ahn· C)'[)riscoN

afternoons quickly being filled with songs of a very different kind. The Senior Choir, joined by the St Kevin's Senior School Choir, presented a lively performance of Oh.' Susanna

Year 7&8 Choir

and the highly entertaining piece,

Lambscapes at the Annual Music IL.Concert. As well as these events,

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the Senior Choir led the singing 1 -- '-1 --'.61V

at the Feast Day Mass at St . Patrick's Cathedral and atthe Final

Assembly in December. 1 mustalso mention our Year 12 Choir, which

gave a very special performance

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of What a Wonderful World at the I Annual Music Concert.

The Vocal Ensemble, directed by Miss O'Driscoll, accompanied by Mr McNicol with Dr. Elliot as vocal coach, has achieved a high quality sound through worl< on many different styles of music. In May they performed at the Boroondara Eisteddfod achieving P place in the A Cappella Choir section and delighted the audience at the Music Concert with the energetic, 1 Con See Clearly Now and Kalinka, a Russian folk tune. Performances at the Chamber Music Concert and

St Carthage's Mass have allowed us to perform some of our sacred material in differentperformancesettings. Younger yearlevel members of the Vocal Ensemble concluded the year with carol singing, visiting Cabrini Ashwood and St Vincent's Hospital in the city. I wish to thank all the girls who have participated in our choirs this year. Each and every singer has certainly brought a new energy to all

ird Row 1.-R: Shannon I)avidson .\im Pereira Ye 1 Iii,1 I k· Anneliese l icniak

Carlottalhomin Eliza Kelli· isal,ell.i Tuddenham Annabel.lones Catherine Gcm·ers Camilla Dovie I.ki l u Louise Georgeson Catherine Nadalin

Julia Harrison Julia Tozzi Joanna Pideock 2nd Row 1.-R: Renee Kazanis Frances Shuttleworth Adriana Collinge'10 Alexandra Kiern:kowski Sarah Davi: Rachel Cheng Kate· 13,)lirke Franceq Lec Stephanie Connell Rehe.·c.i 1-:otsos Ann.ihelle MeNamara Stephanie C.i:.in Frances Dinatalc (lrian.111)reasio Barberis Nlarie Kinsey Isabell,1 Punteri

Front Row 1.-11: Bernadette \Valsh Dian.1 Jakobson Teresa \11 Stephanie Tozzi \lexa Madden f ilomena Iorio Camilla Caldwell Samantlia Fowler

Jamie-Lee Davion Nathalie Uong Caitlin Howard 1·.liza Kerr Emma Qltirk Alice Tovej·

aspects of singing. I wish them all the best of luck and encourage them

Absent:

to continue with rewarding program that Loreto offers. 1 would like

Accompanist: Mr. .Anne Elliott (Absent)

to thank Miss O'Driscoll and Mrs Draper for their hard work and

Conduct<,r:

for providing us with a variety of challenging and exciting repertoire, which has certainly led to the success of our choi-al groups at Loreto. Intlia Prior. Senior Cborister

Mr. 1)line Draper

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4th Row 1.-14: Catherine Lovelock Oriana Kin.c·v 1):inicile Grant Stephannic Roll Reheeca\Vittman Elizabeth Park Emil,· Ma:farlane Julia\\'alker Jacinta Smith N].trnic· Dunn Sarah (;regor Annitbelle 1 lealic\- Johanmi (;reg,)1· Chervil '1411 Olivi,, Cc,1,111-n Kilty·a Sinirnova Elizabeth Poppin: Katherine Kouznetsor·.1

3·rii Row 1,-11: Sonia Kopinski Renata Knpinski France. Simp.on Rebecca Fleming Sophie Russell 1.iutte Stevens Rebece,i Moorhe·ad Rebecca Xiajor Stephanie John I rcy,1 Tinliner-Arenits 31(,nic,1 \1,'(;auran Jialing Chen India Prior '1'c»Chappell Retic·cca Moore Leiah Marino In· Nguven

2nd Row L-11: Brianna Traver: 11,levi Mart)·n Stephanic Rizzardi Emily Russell Geo gic Toohey Jinghan Nia Nicola Stevenson Georgie \Vhite Sarah Gh-nn Mary Shuttleworth Nicol·a ,Anglin C,litlyn Burgi Claire \Vong Sarah Olle Monica Dunne Natasha Barison Front Rowl.-R: Isabellalhomhon Natalie l·'reund Tracey Din]1 Jacquelyn Taniblyn Beth.inv ihiglaild Giulia Nic(;auran Jessica Stockdale Absent:

Megan Allanadale Caitlin Costello I larriet Fell Elizabeth Koumetsova 1·higenie Prior Georgina Richardson Cathy Ta Zoe \\'ood

Accompanist:

Mr. Di·ine Draper (Absent)

Omductor: Miss Man· C)'I)riscoil

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ed Ron· I.-11:

Nicole Pereira Adele I)'S,)unt U.thsal](ira Votzourakis S.,rali ,\Ic Master Steph,rnie Picicock Bronte· Evirns Andrea P.Indazopoulos \Iin Ngui·en Catherine.lohn Lillian Al)·er EmUyl-liddenham 1:Illily | 1 11111 1|illieent Eng],111,1 .·\,ielli· 1·.lkbni. Tara linpala Reiane Filippini Kate .\ leNamant

2nd Row |.-11: Isabella (htirciga Charlotte lone, Kate· Pen·ira liarbara Braili· .-in·astaiia McKilition Al:ldele·ine· Brown Phoebe· Arvanit:, .les,ica (h·ibbin

Charlotte Coburn I lantiah Burn I liZI.lry .11,inhour Natalie Cain 1 .ahe·Ila c ;corge l'ourtney Sinlm Jacquelilic Prestedge |habilla Roberts Emilia Bertolini Rubv Kerr I:abe·Ila Manton

I·'ront Row i.-11: S.trah MeN.imara Eloise Whitelic:id Francesca l'ore,isin Barberis \!ir,inda Park Je»ica Kilroc-Smith Natalie Rvan Mia Baroud

Angelica Grillin Alexancira Garhon Clca licn-d-Eedle Michael.1 Steven.on Mine,id AlacI)oneil Juliet Killv Steph.inie Morgan Schlicht 1.abellc Breen kibelle Pideock ibsent:

Sarah Birchall Aimee Burn I<li·abeth Del,teorn Aimee Dummett ile: Ohicy Alex,indr·.1 Scherrer

Aed>inpanist:

i\irs Anne Elliott (Absent)

Cotiductor:

Mrs Andrea Sar·age

Ulpol Pianist's Report.,

5?gmef

2007 was yet again, another music filled year

at Loreto Mandeville Hall, and during the year our pianists had numerous opportunities to perform as they strove towards performance excellence.

Once again, our concert for pianists, the Celebration of the Piano was an outstanding

success. Loreto pianists from Years 6 to 12, performed along with past pupil Penny Wang

and several music staff. An exceptional range of repertoire was performed, on twO grand pianos, ranging from solo works to pieces for four performers. 3rd Row I.-R: Roseman- Trace,· Annabel Suffren Amr O'Brien Madeleine White Sarah Gregor

This year we welcomed Associate Professor

Alicia Deak Caitlin Noone Alexandra Blackburn Rebecca Wittman Alice Halpin

Ronald Farren Price as Patron of Piano Studies

2nd Row L-R: Einily Russell Frances Simpson Maria K.istaniotis Leah Marino Monica McG.iuran Meliss,i Dytion Brigette Reid India Prior Te- Gangitano Olivia 1)·alton Stephanie Keary Sophie Russell

Aleksandra 1.„baza Jin Chen Rebecca Nealon Stephanie lia

Fiona England Kate Wilson Zoe \Vood

Conductor:

Mix 11·in·()'Drisic,11

as our guest at the Celebration of the Piano, and we look forward to seeing him at future

Front Row L-R: Emih· Tung Melis.a.Irei:sati Stephanie Rizzardi Jennifer Butcher Jialing Chen Absent:

at Loreto. We were delighted to have him

concerts and early next year he will be giving a Piano Masterclass in the Oak Pat-lour.

In addition to the Celebration of the Piano,

pianists performed at Lunchtime Concerts, Oak Parlour Recitals and with the Loreto

Symphony Orchestra, Mandeville String Orchestra and in chamber groups. Pianists have played a key role in the Stage Band and

several pianists also featured prominently in the Senior Showcase Concert.

Congratulations to the girls for their continuous hard work. We extend our

gratitude to their teachers as the quality of our pianists continues to excel. Thanks to Mrs Anne Eliott, Mrs]ennifer Dickson and Ms Natalie Lowder for their assistance with our

performances, and to our Director of Music, Miss Mary O'Driscoll, without whom our I.-R:

Emilia Bertolini Artemi. Sfendourakis Ann Nguven

music concerts would not be possible. :w Ha. S:hiflj' P..u.

Charlotte Coburn Hillarv Alansour 1)irector: Als lane Mason

2nd Row 1,-R: I.,ibella O'Rozirke-Mellillan Meribel Lennon Nicole Pereira Charlotte Casev K-ate Pereira Isabella (*iroga Mirand,1 Park Isabella Manton

Front Row L-R: Lucienne Greene Isabelle Pideock Laura \Voodbridge Anna Stewart Elizabeth Delacorn Juliet Kelly Stephanie Morgan Schlicht Isolde Beach Clare \Vheelahan

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.Absent:

Alexandrea Arnel Alexandra Scherrer

Tut<,r:

M. Fiona Piggott (Absent)

Contluct<>r:

Ms Jane NI 8,11

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Sport

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Meli».1 th·non, School Sport Captain ,ind 11% T.un Brothwell, Head of Sport

2007 Sport Captain's Report Sport is an integral part of school life. It promotes confidence,

independence and good health for all who participate. Loreto Sport is a continually growing part of our School. With over twenty sports available to students, participation numbers are annually increasing.

As a school we aim to maximise participation irrespective of a student's ability or experience.

Throughout my nine years at Loreto, sport has been a major part of my school life. Not only have I had the opportunity to compete in Interschool and Interhouse sports with girls from my own year level,

As the Loreto ommunity is aware, this year's Happy Week focussed

I have been able to develop strong friendships with girls in other year

on raising money for Sister Ephugenia in Kenya. Ourmajor fund raiser

levels. I have found that participation as a member of a sporting team

was the walk-a-thon on Feast Day. Not only did this event raise

can be very rewarding. I have enjoyed the many Interhouse sports

money for a very worthy cause, it also promoted health and well-

carnivals and the diverse range of sports offered at Loreto. One aspect of Loreto sport that is evident throughout all the teams

being as the whole School, both staff and students, participated in the walk around the streets of Toorak.

is the support that every girl gives to each other and the enthusiasm

On behalf of the students and parents I would like to thank all the

of the staff and students. The Loreto War Cry differentiates Loreto

coaches who give up the time to help us perform to the best of our

from any other GSV school and sums up the Loreto spirit. Whether

ability. 1 would like to thank Ms Tam Brothwell, Director of Sport,

it's under the freeway bridge at Head of the Schoolgirls on the

for her endless help and support and also to our previous Director

Barwon River in Geelong, MSAC for the swimming or Olympic Park

of Sport, Mrs Susanne Line who concluded her time at Loreto in

for athletics, there is always a sea of blue chanting in support of their

Term 2 this year.

friends.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my experiences in sport throughout my 2007 has been another successful year of sport for Loreto.

time at Loreto and I urge all students to get involved in the many

Congratulations to both the Athletics and Swimming teams who

sporting opportunities offered at school.

both made it to Division I. In particular to the Swimming team who came 2nd in Division I: a history-making performance for the

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Loreto swimmers, along with the Loreto divers who placed equal first in Division 2. Congratulations also to the three crews who were awarded Head of the Schoolgirls champions, as well as the nine crews who rowed in the A final. The Cross Country team finished 2nd in Division 2 with a fantastic performance from the Intermediate girls, who won their section. The Aerobics girls once

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again performed outstandingly at the Nationals. Well done to our Dance Sport team, Loreto Lightning, who qualified for the All Star National Championships. Finallya special mention to our GSV teams who won their zone and competed in the finals: Senior A Tennis, Senior A Softball, Intermediate Hockey, Senior A Netball and Junior E Netball.

Years 9 and 10 have continued the Sport for Life program,

which recognises the health benefits that sport provides whilst

Yr 6 Sport

understanding that not everyl student wants to be involved in competitive sports. It introduces the girls to a variety of recreational

Excitement builds up every Wednesday afternoon, because at 2:35

pursuits which they can carry on independently after the program or

Loreto I or Loreto 2 is involved in the Year 6 Sport program. In

beyond their school years.

second term the sports were soccer, volley stars and netball. In

This year Loreto was fortunate to play hockey and netball against girls from a school in Wales, Loreto families billeted the students for their week's stay in Melbourne and it was a great opportunity to play against international teams.

third term, the sports were rugby, handball and 4 wicket cricket. This program is fun and enjoyable and you get to meet many girls /

from other schools. At the end of hard games, we all sit in a circle . with some oranges.

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Annabel Tostevin Samantha \Voodlev Stephanie Skerrett

4th Row I.-R

Isabella lafrate Francesca Broome Erica Sinni

Bridgette Gorman Tayla I)uniel Stephanie.John

Sophie To.tevin Carla Ardi

Te- Mel herson Chiara Ardi Elin Grant

Paige Burton Amelia Freezer Madeleine Gorman

ird Row 1.-R

Carolyn Shembrey Ann.1 1 lughe> 11.inna Jone. .·\,·a FrawIn' Alice I),itc X.inthe Kanello. Sarah White

Katherine Pap,ageorgiou Bridic (,reene Amelia Beaton Bronte Xhithieson

2nd R ./. 1.-R

C..sandra Oaten Emili· Paki. XIatil,1:1 Sholl, Fr<)nt R ,,\,

1.al„11., 1,,frate France.·a Broome 1·len Abli

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Reianc Filippini Sarah Gribbin Sophie Ti>.tevin Carla Ar,!i

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Elin th,inert Erica Sinni

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11. Kern·n Corinick M + 1<c,im· I.on Jenna Flack Alix Smith

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l':,itlyn Burg: Antiatiel -[bite,·in .Ic:.ca Stockdale Hophie Grillin 11.irnic I)unn [Cittil,· 11.i.·f.Ir].ww Victoria Sheldon Cinzia F tz.ger,il,1 Macve Marty·n

2nd Row 1.-R

M ollie i ':irke. Kate P..ittison Anthe.i Sidiropoulo. Cl,ir,i Baini Eugenie Prior Guailatur M.,dero £)livi,1 (;ic,rd.ino .Megh,in Arge,itino

Front Row· 1.- R

Al.itild,i Shollv Amelia Scheriani Ca:tlin 1 loward

Kinianth,1 Fou·ler Emily Pattison [·.liza Grant Ati.ent

I.eonie Von Sanden

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Claire Saundry Stelihittii: Curtis ElizaTiern;in Emil>· 11:i,farian: Sian,1 Xhi,iden Genevieve Venmt,1 11,trnic DInn Carina Hcah· Rachel \':iug!1,in

Hth Row 1.-11

C,itherine (h,wer. Camilla !),iyle Alexati,ira Fitzgerald Xleg.in iwinstead Sioblan Stagg Cl,ire I),th· Susannah Curtain 1,ils· Beaver Meg Stewart S.Illy Phillips Natit.ha Simotici. 1)anic,2 1 '·,itawaran France. '1 ighe Stephanie Robinson

4th Row 1.- I<

H. mantha Fowler Alicia Simand. Omill·.i Ratliff Megan l.ane \!ix I lituser Michelle Phillip. Lun· Kennedy C,titlin Blackall Is:ibell,1 Tuddenh,im

141*lic·th Curti $ S phia Robinson Sarah Tr·,ipani Eli/,ibeth Kelly

Alexandra M,ittei 1.ahella Comming Adele Sylvester lieth,im· 1 1 ,dge 1·:inilv Na.11 1Ii,·,inda Stuart 3rd Row L-R

St:ph·inie Ale Don.ild Carolitic Salter Amy Pereira 11(>11,1 Stitart Anni· rlliere.· Ryan Andrea Le·slic Anth:.1 (ht.Iiarini Grace Fleming Brianagh Curran Lexie Gritlin Ellen Cultity C.trh Gilberr Sandra M,undile· Annie·-Roe Robson :\zinalielle XIi·Nam:tra

2nd R ()W L - R

1:abella C·asey Jai·quelitic O'Connell Caitlin Foster Laura Comande Alexa M·adden Paige Burton Melisg Dynon Amelia O'Shaughnessy Ruby Al:Linden I.abella Punteri (,corgia .Simmon. (;corgina L.,ipson Tenielle Gilbert Bridic Grcene

Front Row 1.-R

Para I larrinicron .Anna ll·.inagan S.trah Simp.on Alice U'hitforil Alexandra Saundry Brianna l-ravers Anthed Sidiropoulo, M,zilclaine Clancy Bridget O'Brien Coui·tticy M·,nid RchelC:l TS(}t:ON

Absent

[·Ileanor Angle.i· Ruby Becroft .lennifer Bur,·her Alice Iialpin Bridget Inannidis Eliza Kerr Eli'za (lainert Eliza Sh,Illy

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Ms jlelanic Datheimer Mr(;arri· Roden M. 1 [elen.lactisch Mi· Richaril Jeremiah (Absent)

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For the first time in four years the Loreto athletics team made it to the Division I GSV final. With over eighty ghrls trying their best, training hard and competing, it was sure to be a successful season.

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Along with the guidance and enthusiasm of the four coaches: Mr Roden, Mr Jeremiah, Mrs Jaensch and Ms Dalheimer, we were

able to prepare well for the season. We started the season with , ' 42 11/*r l'*1;11 111113 // the annual athletics camp at Duncan McKinnon on the last day of the june holidays so we could get together as a team and refine our skills. Running, throwing and jumping to the best of our ability throughout Term 3 - we had a ball! Congratulations to all participants, it was a fantastic season! imch·-a O Fhaug/,in'ur ((.,quilm.j,.11·'ll».,

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Junior District Athletics On September I l all the Junior School girls who were selected to go into the District Athletics went to Duncan McKinnon to

,compete in their races. We did very well in all sorts of races and at the end of the competition, we gathered for a presentation. All the Loreto girls had their fingers crossed, and we ended up winning

r.he competition! Everyone performed to their very best and we came back to school with a trophy. Everyone was screaming with excitement, We all had lots of fun!

Badminton

Senior Basketball

The 2007 Badminton season kicked off with the launch of the I

LOVE B.M. campaign, sweeping the school in the form of posters

and try out days in the Bari-y Centre. This season saw a record number of girls signed up, and we were able to field full teams in all divisions.

While the Juniors learnt new skills such as smashes, drop shots, shuttle cock positioning and tactics, the Seniors struggled to cope

with new rules. The Intermediate girls carried on somewhere in the middle, perfecting their shots and learning to communicate with their partners, warming up with amazingly obscure badminton drills. Particular congratulations go to the Senior team for finishing the season 'undefeated'. Keep practising those smashes iii preparation for a bigger and better season in 2008. Rachel Rodrigues and Ahcia Simonds -2nd R ..A 1. R

Clare Jones Jennifer Butcher I.ticind.1 L.icava 1·Nisabeth Curti. Gabrielle Cole. .\meli,1 l)'Sh:lughtiessy

Senior Badminton

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Brian„:i lr.iver. Georgie \Vhite .M,idele-ine White Alicia Deak Caroline Salter Elbc Hanna

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Basketball The basketball season bounced off with the seniors participating in the grinding GSV Senior Basketball tournament held at MSAC at the end of Term 2.

The Term 4 GSV competition involved juniors, intermediates and

seniors. The Juniors had a very strong young team. It was great to see these keen basketballers sprinting up and down the court, jumping for rebounds and working as a team.

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Eleanor ]·Wiliri Itrighid Ginn.me-Smith S,mianth,1 Podburv

The strong Senior Team played a number of close matches, many of

Joanne Kim

which Loreto won. The Senior B team was undefeated the whole

C,ir„linc S.ilter Reliecca 1 1,)wic Jialing Cheit Tegan Nt,ind Ren:it:i Kopinski 1<lbe I lain:i

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; season, although only played 2 matches. Basketball was a definite

success this yea- at Loreto this year with over 80 girls participating

Rebecca Ne.110, 1·:mil,- Russeli I lannah Snitile

in this physicalJy demanding game.

Alicia Simond. R.tchel Rodrigues Je-ica Cheeseman

Caroline Salter (Captain), Gabrille Coles (Vice Captain)

France. Simpson Sinead Kirby \Ment

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Senior Cricket

Cricket Report

Cricket 2007 has been both eventful and enjoyable for both our junior and senior cricket teams. The Seniors have been very

successful; beginning the season with a hat-trick by winning the first three cricket games in a row, thanks to the wonderful captains Rachel and jennifer and the newly welcomed, talented Year 9 girls! After two matches we farewelled our past captains, sad to see them go as they had been excellent role models for us and the younger girls. The Juniors are enjoying learning the skills and rules associated with the game and have performed well in each of their matches.

2nd Row 1.- R Alix I lau.er Ka,lah Malishei· 1:mih· M.ictitriane \nnahelle I le,ile,· Caitlin Grace Ele.:nor l'iernan

The season has been challenging for all players, in all the skill areas of bowling, batting, fielding and wicket keeping. This season has

1.aliella 711„inson Front Row· 1 -R

already proved to be fun for both players and coaches and we hope that the rest of the season is just as successful. .-/lix j/,uner C Capt,lin), i .1,·,ing,- Timmnt 11·€ Capt,11}0

()livia M:Combe Rachel Rodrigues Jennifer I-in·lor Eliz,i Broome

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C.itherine Xianson Carla Ardi De.2 1)ee()'Sh.innarn· C':Irmela Cmentino Annabel Ileah· Ami V:izighan (;corgi,i \Voodlev Kate Pc

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Caterina Palin.[ Charlotte Jone. 2nd Row 1.-R

I.,ibe 1 1.1 Qji iroga Nicole Pcrcir,1 St.phie \Vell, .\Inri·,1 H :u·rigon Demi Mand Ste· phi,utic Pid:ock Charlorte Coburn Lily Qi inn Mit it da I),novan Kate Al,Namara Stephanie Feb, K:iiherme Kennedy

Front R „· I.-R

Isabelle Pideock S .trah MeN,imara Jit] iw Jorgensen 1 glic· 1]a l Iummer.ton Elizit I Ioward .le;:,ic i Kilroc -Smith Ruby Kerr

Isal,el!.1 O'Rourke-11.·Millan I ),ilia 1·:clward 1)<,nienique Co.entitic) Charlotte \\'ils,m 1.abelle Breen Ali.ent

Rosalie l'01:intu„110 Olivill Dall.,s n Sophie Russell Maggie Steedman

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Junior Cross Country

Cross Country The Cross Country Squad girls worked extremely hard this season in the cold conditions at The Tan and at Romanis Oval. Our hard

work throughout the term paid off, with a 2,1 facing in Division

2 at the Championships Carnival. Particular corgratulations go to the Intermediates who won their Division on the day; with the Juniors and Seniors each coming 3,d overall. The dedication of the

girls throughout the term led to our success along with our great sipporters. To see a Loreto girl cheering for you as you run up a long hill really makes you try that bit harder! Thanks to all the girls,

Anic.Ha O'Slioughnessy (Cupt<p',i. f. /J:,i,· 16. 'rr. i.·. ·1

This year was a great year for Cross Country. On 25 May a group of girls went to Dendy Park to contest the Cross Country, Loreto i had eighty girls racing in the 9 Years Division. Isabella Quiroga

from Loreto placed I", Nicole Pereira placed 2nd and Charlotte Wilson came 3"1. A clean sweep for Loreto Mandeville Hall!

Overall, Loreto placed Ist out of seven schools and had our School

name engraved on the trophy. When we got back to school we

put on sad faces to trick everyone so they didn't know that we had t

come I", and then we shouted, "WE WON!!!!!"

We all had a great time at Dendy Par,< andhopetogo again next year.

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111·i:innit Iniver. Megaii .Swinste,id I,il\· Ile,wer .Hall.\ Phillip. Mel,inic Brze:ki I.itiellari.u,1,!ctiham Cairlin 151.,ek:ill Julia\Valker Sh·atinon Cantin Camill,1 Din·le Eli/.,the i h Doyle .Made| inc 1 m t:vin Cliti·c 1).ily |·'1·,iticed'igh e ]11·i,i,1.1.di Curr,in Ver,inic:i W:tite

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Judith I),1..1 1 1.irpe Rcliecl·.1 Mo rchead 1,exie Grillin [·:'Ici, Cullity Alir I hiu.er Alegan 1 „anc .'le·xandra X|,ittei liti,ih H iggin. Hi:m,1 \ladile·n

Mill·i.1 11, wbrity (;Corgin,l Ci.·1·y Alcian,ir., l'ingeraid C)livia Dation 1!on:i Stuart Adele Sylve·.ter I·Ile.iti,)r l iernan 2nd Rowl.·14

Alice Dunn Lucy Pound Chariotte 1 ' iggi m K :iTC Cll|lity· Caroline Salter Cl:lire Saundry AmeliaL)'Shaughtic H.\· 1·41 ea mir Angley· C :trIV Gilhert Rebece.1 11,}wic Xlichelle (),iten Sophie Pound (;corgia Simmons

1·'rni t Row 1.-R

|.,11):1|,1 L'.l>Cy JU:queline O'Comicli I .,tur.1 Comandc li.lirliti Cmt,·lin Anna Fl:111·Rgal} Chunilla Rittliti' Courtney Nland Sar:th Olle Alexa 11,1,1,1:11 l'enitle Gilbert

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Stephanie Gorin:iii Alisha 11.\:m:ir,; C.,1. :mdra O:iten Miratida Stuart

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Diving Lot-eto has had a wonderfully successful Diving season this year, tying in 1" place in our division in the Championships Carnival.

The success of each diver was reflected in our magnificently shiny -4

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trophy and pennant. In freezing conditions, our divers competed

consistently well, pulling off technically difficult dives with a skill

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that was reflected in their scores. The success of our team is

based on the large numbers of girls who compete from all year levels, the numbers who participate throughout the entire year

and the skill level shown by every member of the team. The improvement of each diver and the high standard of diving that they maintained throughout the season was proportional to what

they put in. The effort and time given by each competitor has 2.,

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Juli.1.1(,rgen..-n Emily l.cw Stephanie Pid:ock Kate Pereir·,1

contributed to our outstanding success, and every diver should be proud of our achievement.

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AI,idelinc· 4 ,Ip·,rit„ Ellen Cull'try Annalies: 1·oley N·.inmi Scull' 1.:ibelk, rudde'lih,PU Chire 11,15 Victoria Sheldon Eliz i Chri.tie

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Carli·Gregg Rub)· Mc].inden Annabelle M,·Namars Annie-Ruir Robson 11:lchel Chatig Frances 13,Natitle Je..ica 1)clact rn Alexa M.idden

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Caitlin Mi·-an liridget Io.111!li,U· Rehece-a Xialon

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Natii:ha C iheti Ori:mit Kitire,

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Mi.. .lina Fr,uncis

Kendell Rider Nicol·a :inglin Elizabeth Poppins M kin Shuttle zvorth J.anna Pideock Paige Burton

Caitlin Gr:tee Caitlin 14)€ter IMR,ella Cd.ev Front Row I.-It

Emih· Lew Fraticex:, Tore.No Barberi. Stephanie Pid:ock

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N.it.1.1.1 Gr.int 11.lining Harrick

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Equestrian This year the venue for Equestrian was changed to Balmoral '1

Equestrian Centre in Narre Warren North. We have fewer students involved this season, however, those who did attend

made exceptional gains in their riding skills. We also had a number of non-riders join the club in both Junior School and Senior

School. The final week of the season saw all the girls involved in a gymkhana. Congratulations to all the girls on their involvement over the season. The award winners on gymkhana day were:

Presentation: Manning Harrick, Kendall Rider, Brooke Voss, Best Rider (Gp I): Paige Burton, Nicola Anglin, Mary Shuttleworth; Best Rider (Gp 2): Brooke Voss, Natasha Grant, Eliza Lennon. The Most Improved award went to Emily Lew.

Spyrt Horse Riding I taste the icy wind, immediately making my tongue cold from the first touch. rl

I smell the fresh country air, free from air pollution, and my horse's natural smell of fur.

I see acres. trees, and shrubs, some parts barren and lonely, others lush and green.

I hear my horse's comforting sound of her feet trotting against the ground, rocking me back and forth, like a baby in its crib, making me feel safe. I feel safe, because I feel assured by my horse that she won't let me fall off.

I think about how she is similar to a car, because I can

steer her to where I want to go, but how she is different,

because she won't go into danger, because she can think, iust like me. .Wolli' C.bok, , 12,1,6

3rd Row 1.-R

Caitlin Fo.ter Alex,i Madden Carly Gregg I la·le.,·Crigan Rebee:·a Fleming Ruby Becroft Bridget I„annidi.

2nd 16)„ 1.-11

Veronica\Vaite Isabella Topy Olivia Ke] h· Brooke Vo.. K,trishma Vase Caterina Palma C,itherine· Manwn Je>sica Kilroe-Smith Alexandra Jolly

Front Row L-R

1.:ibell., Atkinson I.c,be! Moore M„Hy I Inward Adoree Fillipini Charlotte· \Vilson Talia l artal,inn Mich.telit Jans,en Sarah MeN.unara Camill.i Broome Isalielle Pidrock

Absent

Spencer .Adam. Olivia Henne. ls,iliella ] Iummerston Kiona Marn Joanna |'i,1-ock 1·:liza Sh,)11, 6,thel \Attighan

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Mi* Eliz.theth Dcan Miv Ainia Fr,iici,

3rd Row 1.-R ind Row 1.

Megaii Lanc 1 layley Crig,in i.,iuret, M:indat„ Caitlin Grace Kai·lah Mali:liev Clare I)aly C],tudia Bevi. Ellen Cullity Rebecca Fleming Adriana Colangelo Lilli Aoukar Stephanie· 1<izz.irdi Hethany ilodge .|uli.Crozzi Grace Ul!1 1),r Ale,·wc Rachel Cheng Sar,ilt D:n·is K,trislima Vase

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Bridget loannidi. Alexa ,\ladden Xhirce·11.2 Palina Alexandra Jolli· Ver„nica \Vaite Ruby Be·croft C,u·ly Gregg Caitlin I·lister

Ab,ient

Am.inda Chong-H.Miday Natashal'„hen Eliza Grant Eliz. Kerr Joanna Pid:ock Eliza Sholly Saiminth,i Tighe I,ea 1.roiano

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Hockey 2007 The Loreto Hockey season started with a bang, with twenty junior girls joining the game and many of the girl picking up a stick for the very first time. but by the end of their season they had become pros. The Intermediate squad which consisted of twenty-one girls, played a fantastic season with an undefeated record until the semifinals when they lost a close match to PLC. The Senior team had a great season with Ms Rickarby at the helm; they were able to

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reach an outstanding result in their division, finishing 3'<' on the ladder. Each of the three teams across the board played with skill and excellence and as each game passed the skill level has grown. A junior and intermediate party was held to commemorate a wonderful season and the seniors started their new tradition with

but-rito night in the Common room. We congratulate all players and hope that they return next year. 11-it Row L R

Alici.i Siincind: S, phi:t R.billson A „1,:thelle 1 le:11,·v S,11·ah (;re,gor Emilv M .1.} ,irlinic .llexalidra 11 ibhell I:rl,111()1'l krll,111

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I llic Bowdi·,i Nic„Ii· Pricirrv· Melihs,1 1)1-11()11 1(.ii,ilv Nash

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Brianmt 'Iraver* Ighell .1 111„inson Olivimil)·itton

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Caitlin Grace Catherine Itandle. Sophie Grilliths (labrielle Coles Elisabeth Curti. Emili· Noonan Lauren Fowler Eliz,ibeth Dovle Claire \Veller 1.uer (1,1\1·ard

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(,eorgina Ciehv Hi·.inca Kotihian Tegan 11·.wid Naomi Scully Prudence N liu·ne: Eleanor Van Der Met·we ,·113.\ 11£11.er Alice I {alpiii Catheritic Lovelock I .11:inda I.,le·ava Caitlin Co,tello

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lirkette Reid Sar·ah Olle Alexmdra 1011\· Car·,line Salter Samanth.i Podliurv Madeleine \Vhitc Amelia ()'Shitighness,· 1.eah Marino

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Al, Karen IIi)w,irth

K,itherine Pattison Je,Kica Cherheman Bethan¥ England S,illy Plummer

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Netball Participation in Netball this year was outstanding at Loreto, with a great number of girls involving themselves at every level. Every player participated with enthusiasm and a desire to do her best,

In the Senior section Loreto was able to field three teams; the C

team were undefeated throughout the entire season (unfortunately there were no C Grade finals!), and the A Team won their division, coming 3'd overall after finals.

The Intermediates are to be congratulated for their dedication and achievements as their skill development improved as the season progressed. Their team wot-I< and competitiveness is to be admired by all.

The junior netballers had an incredibly successful season, with nine

teams catching the bus to Duncan Mckinnon every Thursday and braving the cold, The A, B and C teams all made it to the finals and every team enjoyed themselves as well as competing to the best of

their abilities.

We congratulate all of the girls on such a great season, and look forward to their enthusiasm and expertise next year! Alatichne 11 /'.h ((til'tain), .-hu,mi O'Sbaugb,i, -U l ii,· (.,9'· .

Year 4 Netball Team In Term 2 Year 4 decided to form a netball team. which we called

Tri Stars. We are having a great time playing together. For some

girls it's their first time playing Netball. Most of the time we're playing Year 5 teams, so it is very hard to win a game, but we're playing oui- hardest.

I would like to encourage more and more girls to have a go at Netball and see if they like it. Ana'Houn 34,2, 4

Year 9 Rowing

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Tar·,1 11:irmby Bridget Renchan Chirc l),11.v Lily Briwer Ce·lia M,ill·ard R.icl™·1 Valighan Carn Mor,ibit„ Sally Phi'lip. I.il.,·bet 1 lott Me·ghan Stewart Kaith-11 1 coote

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Monia Knpin:ki Jacquelitic Le:®· Atex,in(!1·,, S,ilimlry Steph:mic NI,ittei Bridge 1 11„tid Bridgerti· C ,,rin:in Eliialictl· 11:ittison Nic·ola Stevenson Amandit Chong-liallicluy (Mivi:1(jinrilan Ameli·,t .Mulke,trm

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\my [Gvling Alison Prow.· Claire Whitchead Alice Dunn NittilkiVilkin.,)), Catherin, l eigh .Me·ghan Arictitin„ Simatic· I lul,bard Alice Whitford Jessica O'Bree

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lib Sophie.Morrison

IYear 10 Rg*il

.trd Row 1.-14

Ameli:i I lari·Nm S,ir.,11 \',11,derkle> Florence Mel)onalil Hi.ina .\Idilden Genevieve \'cm).t.t Carind I le.*' C leint·m Katina

2nd R ow 1.-R

N,it:ilic Freund Charlotte Keri Ew,1 1.t,baz·a Annabille Orr Andrea Le.lie Elizabeth.lones Megan Swin:·te.id Alexandra Cowen

Front Row 1.-R

1,arra Conimide Emma.lakeinan Leric Gritlin Mik.tel., M.ther Alexandral'itz.ger.ilit M.,delaine Clane·· INI,riarine Blazevic

Al.Clit

Stephanie Gorman

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Al, Sophie Mot-rimn

Wi,1 \Valker Sh:innon l'outin 1<lizaticth Olney Eliza Monti

I r,mee. 1-ighe Isabelle 11·Comhe ] Ii,11, Turner Alexandr.i lliggins XI.,deltine Kirkham Megan Allanad,ile

Brii,tag], Curran C.trh (,ilbert Jacclueline O'Connell

Senior Rowin a

Rowing C9

With sixteen enthusiastic crews and five brave scul'ers, this Rowing

season was sure to be a success. Training began in Term 3 for many crews and continued regularly until early March. Throughout the season crews trained intensely with up to six trainings a week. All the rowers came together at the Geelong and Yarra Camps over

summer, with the seniors also training for a week in Nagambie over this "break". These camps allowed for squad bonding with

everyone training together. and the strength of the Loreto Rowing

community was obvious at the Head of the Schoolgirls regatta. This regatta showed the hard work that all rowers had put in throughout the season with nine crews and one sculler making

the A final. Special congratulations to the Year 9 fourths, Year 10 sixths and Senior seconds who won their A Final at Head of the

Schoolgit-Is. It was a challenging yet rewarding season for all girls, and the program shows promising prospects for years to come.

3rd Row i.-R

1.Tic\· Gaylard Claire Situn.in· Annabelle Heale> Brighid Ginnane-Smith Sophia Robinson Sarah Trapani

2nd Row L-R

S.irah Simpson Aleks.Indra 1.,)baza C.itherin· 14.Indles Annabel Suti-ren K.itc Conlan Nichola Bainbridge Emma Dunn

Front R t)\,7 1.-R

Scrah Olle Eleanor Tiernan Eleanor Angle\· Melissa Dynon Brigette Reid Renata Kopinski

COACH

M> Sophie Morrison

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2nd Row I.-R

C,i:.andra Oaten Ellan:)1' V:In Der Merive Rebccia Ireland

This season, quite an outstanding number of girls chose to

1 ;,il,rielleC,itcs S.ir:th Gre·.for Al·xmch·,i Blackburn

participate in the Loreto Soccer community. We had four junior

Caitlin Grace Kate Conlan .1·imit,·r Blitcher

teams (a first!), four intermediate teams and two senior teams,

Alich:·11· Oaten Brialm, 7'raver. c.;ecrgina Richardson

each of which contributed to the overall prosperity of sport at

1--mina Dunn Eleanor Tie,·13,1,7 Alix 11.tuber Kate Forster

Loreto Mandeville Hall. The girls displayed a concerted effort and

Katherine Pattison Stepharic· 1<127,irdi

commitment in all their soccer endeavours during Term 3.

Fiont 11 jui 1.-R

]·.·ssica Calvert Sarah Ollc D.inic].i Cravana Alicia Deak

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C'l,·.1 Haini Alice Callaglia i Caitlin Costello Harriet Fell

season as they developed their soccer skills. The intermediate

COACHI

Mr Peter (ht+los

teams had a relatively successful season. Their efforts on the field

Mandy-Jane· Maroun Bethrim· 1(n,gland

The junior teams made a gradual improvement throughout the

created an atmosphere where sportsmanship flourished.

The seniors thoroughly enjoyed their early morning sessions where skills were refined for the on field action. The Year 12s especially cherished every moment on the field as for some it WaS their last of six seasons. While our last season was not as successful as one

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would have hoped, in our final game we were able to come back from behird and win the game. driven by a relentless pursuit of Loreto mores.

30 Deck (Captalm, Danieic Cravana (Vice Captain)

Softball It has been a very siccessful season for all of the Softball teams

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from Years 7 to 12. We experienced a fantastic turn out in the junior teams with plenty of young girls wanting to participate in this wonderful sport: but the season was especially important for the Senior team who made it to the semi-finals but sadly lost

2nd Row 1.- R Chloe 1)wvcr .\ i>.11,tuser Gabrielle Cole. .\im· O'Brier.

Marnie Dutin S.ir:th Gregor Rebecca Wittman

their match again Fintona. Also the Intermediate learn had an over

Sophia Robinson Ele,in„r Van l)er Merwe

flow of excized Year 9 and 10 students playing Softball and they had a productive season as well. We congratulate all students who

Front Row I .-R

Bethum· Eng],ind Brianna T-aver. Georgie \Vhite R.,chel Rodrigtic. \Irlis l)yron Isabel'a -Ili„inson

participated this year and hope they w,Il carry the traditions that

1.|tleigh Klibiak S,irah ()]!c

have been put in place by the Senior team by continuing to play next Absent

\,ithea Fell

COACH

1 [r Gum' Roden

year.

Rack·/Radrigues (t.'apt. mj. .Weli,·sa Dvnon t li,·c (.,ip,·a ·

Snow Sports We had a fantastic Snow Sports team this year with thirty-seven students from Years 3 to 12 strapping on their snowboards and skis to train and race at the snow. The great snow season brought us excellent snow coverage on the mountain and even some

extra snow for throwing snowballs! The Snowsports team had two training weekends at Mount Boiler when they brushed up on their skills and learned some new tricks too, making our girls even quicker down their courses. All members competed in the Victorian Interschools Championship at Mount Buller between 26 and 31 August with some fantastic results. Meg Allanadale, Natasha Cohen, Breana Cilia, Eleanor Van Der Merwe, Natasha Simonds,

Isabel Hennesy, Matilda Paolini, Jacqueline Cilia, Isabella Manton, Alicia Simonds, Olivia Dalton, Atlanta Mutimer and Eliza Quinert

all placed in the top third of their events. Special congratulations go to Natasha Cohen who placed 2nd in Boardercross and 3'd in Snowboard Grand Slalom as well as Isabel Hennessy, Matilda Parolini and Breana Cilia who placed 6'1' as a team in Skiercross at the National Finals at Falls Creek. Overall, the Ski Team made real

improvements over the season and it was especially good to see

such enthusiasm from all of the girls to participate in their lessons and have some fun too. Many friendships were made as well as happy memories which will stay with the team for many years to come. Thank you to staff and parents who supported the girls and made the season so successful. We hope to see many familiar and happy faces back at Mount Buller next year.

3rd Row L-R

Paige Burton Annabel Healy Nicola Stevenson Harriet I laig Natasha Simond, Carinallealy Annabc]Jones Daisv H-anmer

2nd Row L-R

Alatilda Ramsay' liatild,1 Parolini L.ltiv O'Rourke Alyssia Cilia Bridget O'Brien Madeleine Kirkham Katherine Pattison

Eleanor Van Der Merwe Annabelle Orr Megan Allan,idale Natalie Wilkinson Rebecca Tsotsos Frederica Haig Jamie-Lee Davison Front Row L-R

Michaela Stevenson .Jacqueline Cilia Emily ilaniner Charlotte Jones Alicia Sinionds Olivia Ililton Breana Cilia Isabella (ltiroga Isabella Manton Indi Robertson

Absent

Natasha Cohen Bronte Evans Isabel Hennessy Atlanta Mutimer Eliza Qpinert

COACHES

Mr Andrew Schmidt Mr Ashle,· Savage

Interschool Skiing This year there were thirty-seven people in the ski team, and three of them were in Year 3. On each Tuesday in Term 3 we had ski

training. Some weeks Alicia our Snowsports Captain, gave us a lolly when we all had our sports uniform on. Each practice weekend Mr

Schmidt gave us some information. For each race one of our teachers took us where we had to be lined up. At the start of each race the i starting person would say, "Racer ready, 3,2,1. GO!"

The big race day, August 31, was a freezing day. At the start of the day we didn't think we were going to race. It was 120 kilometre gale force winds. Only one chairlift was open at the start of the day. so the people in the skwer cross race had to walk up the mountain. We did get to race but we only got one instead of two races. Miss Sim was standing at the top of the mountain on Burnt Hut, telling us when to line up as well as telling us to keep on moving by jumping up and down, especially moving our hands. Natasha Cohen in Year 8 came 34 1

in the Individual Boardercross. She was the first Loreto girl up on the podium for 15 years. The Division 3 girls in the Skiercross Team A made the Nationals. For the Opening and Closing ceremonies there were fireworks that inspired us all with wonderful colours. We even had snowball fights! Each school had its own banner. It was the Interschool's 50th Anniversary.

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Surf Life Saving The Surf Life Saving team for 2007 saw a record number of

participants from all year levels, particularly in Years 7 and 8. This season, the girls enjoyed training sessions full of new skills and disciplines in a unique and fun setting of the sun, sand and surf. Loreto entered three teams for the Interschool Twilight Metro League Competition at South Melbourne SLSC with events ranging from board rescue, beach flags, beach sprint, wade and the almighty run-swim-run. Hopefully, next year with the newly acquired skills and improvement the team will make it through to the finals at Torquay. Well done to all participants throughout the season, and thank you to the coaches for your continuous help and support.

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Stephanie· 11:trial;,co Alexan,Ira Xhittei Olivia I).dton Natit:ha Simon,1. Emil)-Smith -le«:i Kuiper (;cne,·ieve Venosta Si:in,1 M:idden Catheritie (Lower. 1.,turel, Al,inditto Alexandr,i |·itz.ger.id Amelia ()'Shaughne:sy Claildia Beri.

ird Row 1.- R

6,ibell.1 Ii,iker Lucy Pound Charlotte lliggin. Alice Van \'cenend,,il Annie-Rose Rolhon Sophie Pound 1·.lix.,1 .\Ionti Alexandra I Icidsm,in Am·and.1 North Alexandra Gibli. 1·:mily Foen,inder I.auren Vaugharn

lid Row· 1.-R

11·st lilton Alexa 11:idden .le.:icaCrawford Alex,indri·a Smith Alicia Simonds .Anii.thel Sull-ren Hannalt ,\I,bott Anna 1-latia.gan 1:abell,i |11,11teri Geor,gina I.up:on

Iront Row I. -R

1%.ibell.1 Casey Giuli.1 T.imb:thrn Bre,lil.,CIM:1 Stephanie Cilhsin I..ini Aoukar Xlatilil.1 l'ar,ilini

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Natash·a Cohen Nikita Demetriou Julia Leonard Amelia Scherimi Zoe Stetkidi:

l'()ACHES

Ms Lin Brothwell Ms Melanie I).ilheinier

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L-R

Alix Hau ;er Sophie Clarke C ) via Wetls Maria Nlowbr:n· Sarah Trapant Lucy Higg'ms Rae hae I Vaughan Genevieve Venosta Eliz,1 -1'iernan 11·- Kuiper Annaliese Fole,· Emily Higgins Caitlin Grace

2·id Row L-R

\1111,1 Gu,1.talegname I..,iura 14>ler Sainantha Woodle,· Ami Pereira Tabatha Turner I.ucy Kennedy Isabella Russo Monica ;IcGau,an Igbella Commins Sophie Griffin I·:liza Christie Tay],1 Daniel Julia Sweeney Eliza Monti Annabelle M.Nam·.tra

I 'ront Row L-R

Igbell·a Casey Carly Gregg CIA·c Whitehead Alice Van Veenendaal Aisting Smith Alicia Simonds Annabel Suffren Isabelle Tolhurst Clara Baini

Celia Fabbri Eloise Smart Annd l iughts Veronica Waite Ruby McLinden .lbsent

Remi· Adam. Nikita Kidman

COACIIES

Mrs Julie Di·ring (Absent) Mr Jame. 11:Qlteen

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SwimmingReport saw the best Swimming season Loreto has ever had, jst how far we have come throughout our years as a

g team. It started with a few PB meets against other ihere the girls continually improved on their individual nces leading up to our first carnival, the SCSA which was held at MSAC. Each girl performed exceptionally well resulting in the team winning overall. The Intermediates and Juniors each

achieved 2nd place each and the Seniors an amazing 'St place, with Loreto Mandeville Hall winning overall.

The GSV competition then required the team to trave| to North Balwyn and swim in a mixture of confronting conditions in an outdoor pool, but this did not stop the girls from achieving 2"d place behind MLC, progressing to the Division I Championship Carnival.

It was only our 2nd year in Division I and through amazing individual performances and great team work, Loreto positioned an incredible

2nd place behind MLC. The Juniors came 2nd, Intermediates 2nd and Seniors l".

Each girl trained extremely hard all throughout the term and they must be congratulated for these outstanding results. A huge thankyou to our coaches julie Dyring, james McQueen and Charlotte Chalmers for their hard work, support and commitment all throughout the season. i. , , ki v'. c Tolburst (Via Captain)

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Ird Row I.-R

1 1)(nninique Appleby Rachel Stewart Madeleine Bowden

11.,deleine \Vhite Elisabcth Curtis Aimabelle I leal·v

1 |annah Burn Catherine Johii An„u,hkade Costa

Georgia Woodley Lih' Umn Georgist gil.on

Emili·Nash I.i.ette Steven: bid Row L-R

R Indi Robertson Olivia D.illic).co I).anielle Frawlev

I lannah Sottile Caroline Salter Catherine I.ovelock

Grace Fleming I.aurcn Fowler Elizabeth Kelly

Amy \'aughan Lauren Ba:tone Charlotte Coburn

Lucinda IVaters Joanne Kim Nicole Pendrey

1·'r.ine» Guatalegname Dec Dce ()'Shannassy i front Row 1.- R

1:llie Bowden Rehece.i 11,),·vie jennifer Butcher

l'I.audi:i IGIzikowsk,1 -T.m .1 , Sophie To:tevin

Sal,rin.illoare Leah M:,i·int, katherine Patti:on

Ameli.i Chri:tie -R

.\lice Halpin Emily Knonan Emily Alacturkine

S.ir:th Al,Ninn:tra [.un- lican k,ti·!., 1.,1 M:innit :

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.\1 ichelle C·im

2()Acl I

M r Roger Gill

Nil'l)|C Per,tril ..\!ice .9 ,lrk, K:itc 14·i·cir,i Rubv Kerr 1.,01'lla Scalia Anna Stewart \P,knl

11 .innah Cturke Olivi.,Codv .\I.iria Ii,irrison

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Tennis Tennis had a very successful season across the Senior, Intermed ate and Junior divisions. There was a great turnout of girls throughc )Ut the School, but it was especially exciting to see such interest among the younger girls with over fifty girls in the Juniors - there is definitely a promising future for Tennis.

There were three teams enrolled in each division, and a Round

Robin as well for the juniors as there were so many eager girls! All the girls trained hard throughout the season, attending trainings and matches each week. They improved skills, performed extremely well and had a fun time.

Fantastic results were achieved by all, and special congratulations to the Senior A team who won their division, getting to the semi-finals, but unfortunately were defeated after a great effort. Congratulations again to all the girls on a wonderful effort this season.

loi. .i?·C.,it.9,1, ·nitill<jartl\'i,·:Capt„lic

Seni

Vvv Vvv

ind Row 1 - 11

Sarah Trapani Sarah lictiderw,n Ann,,1,11,· 1 Ie,ile-

3rd Row I. -R

Eli:aheth Curtis Emih·11.1.t-urlane F.milv Ni cin·.tri

(;Cllevicre Venobt.1 Si.tll.1 Madden Clair. Sarindrv

Ka,·lah M:ilishev Front Row 1,- R

\Icx,1 1 „h:i.1)11 1·

I.cah 11.Iritin Eliza Broome Catherine 1 Imlock

2nd Row I. R

Laurit lir.,dy Sophia Robinson Cor.,1 -11.len

Ellie Bowden Rebe:ca \Vittinan

COACH I

Mrs Annette Allan

I.al.ell.1 Russo Al:undrit Saundri- .innabel Sullk·n 1.abelic Tolhur.t Catherine Nadalin

Isabel',1 'Ihomson 1){minique Khan Absent

(;abriel!.1 Hinson Phoelie.Innes Te,sa Kuiper

Front Row [.-it

\lice \'in Veenctidaa] P.lige Dummett Madeline Saporito \Ier-,1 Al,idden

Volleyball Another season of Volleyball brought many excited and willing girls to the training and matches. This year it was great to see so many familiar faces return and many new faces turn up. Tbere was a high

level of participation in volleyball especially amongst the junior girls who were keen to try out their skills in the game. The season began with a fantastic start with the level of commitment and participat:on

shown. Although the results did not reflect our enthusiasm, all sections had a great turnout for training and many of the matches were close and exciting games. Everyone made great progress this season and improved their skills dramatically! Many thanks to the coaches who have helped contribute to a fun and successful season and finally of course congratulations to all who played this year. Good luck tc everyone for next year! k,41,tol .i ,(.,ij,t,n .l. .il,ic,jiti, ,·Captai)

Water Polo It was a great start to the Open Water Polo season for 2007 to see the huge number of girls who arrived for our first Monday morning

training. For some girls it was their first encounter with Water Polo

while others just returned for another promising season. We were able to enter 2 teams into the GSV competition who both had great success. With assistance from our experienced coaches Stephanie and Hayley, both teams made vast improvements in their games. Congratulations to all girls involved and many thanks to the coaches for theit- tireless efforts. A Team finished 3'd and B Team finished 5).

·f ren ( (:,ipm i n ), hab,·lle Toll,m -v 11 -i„ Captat.

Term 4 Water Polo for Years 7 to 10 continues the skill

development from the Open Water Polo season. It gives the

opportunity for younger players to enjoy a fun and energetic L

environment. It provides the girls with fitness, stamina and game

knowledge. It was great to see the number of girls this season and theirgreat enthusiasm. C.,a· . .0,;i. Car. . Sian,1 .1/addr·,1 f 1 .,-re Car.

2007 Report The following Annual Report for 2007 is presented to the School Community with confidence.

2007 has been a

year of excellence and achievement in

every area of School life. The Year 12 students have approached their studies with enthusiasm and discipline, and their daily example of a strong work ethic, coupled with a commitment for involvement in various areas of

School life in the co-curricular sphere, has led the student body through example and witness. In partic ular, the leadership of this year's Year 12 students in the area of sc )cial justice and awareness

raising of significant social justice issues is to be commended. They have displayed commitment and passion in this area that has inspired all year levels to think and act for others - a true demonstration of the charism of Mary Ward and the Loreto sisters.

Years Prep - 6 Eachclassgatherstoprayandsharenewsduringhomeroomtimeinthe mornings and also at the end of the day. Preparatory to Year 6 classes

I congratulate all staff of Loreto Mandeville Hall for what has been undertaken and accomplished in all areas of School life this year Together with the staff I congratulate the students for their achievements in individual endeavours and group, team and year level achievements. We are proud of all students.

share responsibility for leading the reflection at weekly assemblies.

This year the "Loreto Sings" music program has been extended from P-2 to include Year 3 students. This program is offered three mornings a week. Two mornings a week, all classes participate in "Huff 'n' Puff",an exercise program co-ordinated by the Year 6 Sport leaders.

This annual report chronicles the achievements of the year, and further documents the extraordinary breadth and extent of school life at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

All our Loreto students

deserve this recognition for their effort, commitment and results.

Pastoral Care ELC

The Year 6 Student Leadership program saw some changes once again this year. Students nominated for various roles and were placed into one of six Leadership teams. These included: Environment, Learning Resources, Music, Social Justice, Sportand Junior School Council. The teams have been working on various projects throughout the year and have contributed to the development of the student leadership profile. The Year 4 students have maintained regular contact with the St Peter's ELC children, through their buddy program. This will continue into next year when the Preps have "buddies" in Year 5.

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 that of "awards". This is an opportunity for students to be publicly recognised for the efforts they have made over the week, While some are for academic achievement, more are for pastoral reasons, development of social skills, and putting the values of the school into action. Weekly assemblies are a fine time of celebration! The School Counsellor has been running a number of prevention and intervention programs in various classes throughout the year focussing on resilience. In Prep the focus has been on identifying and dealing with emotions. The 'circle time' format is used where all Loreto Year 4 buddies visit each term in the Pre-Prep and Kinder rooms

the girls are encouraged to share their experiences without naming

For many of the youngest members of our school community, ELC

for Junior School staff in using this process. This format is used for

is the very first time away from the security of family, home and the safety of the 'known'. The warmth and care of all the ELC staff supports this transition so smoothly for both the children and their families. We are truly blessed. Regular support and information is shared with families too, whether it is a phone call to reassure them their child has happily settled for the day or a specific program that

class meetings at all levels. In preparation for Senior School, the Year

others. The School Counsellorconducted Professional Development

meets their needs. Throughout the year the individual progress and needs of all the children is carefully observed and supported by the programs provided at the ELC.

6 girls focussed on being a buddy to the in-coming Year 7s and other transition issues.

Years 7 - 12

The Senior School introduced a dedicated pastoral care period to the timetable in 2007. One of the reasons for this change is to have

a specific timeslot for pastoral care, so that the School can develop a progressive program which addresses issues pertinent to each year level, in a consistent way.

Year 7 Year 7 is a significant year of transition for the girls aS they begin their secondary schooling, and the pastoral program at this level is

designed to helpthegirls make thetransition successfullysothat they are able to settle comfortably into their new school environment. One of the key issues facing students new to secondary school is organisation, and to address these issues, an 01-ganisational skills program was delivered to students during lunchtime. The Year 7

program used the Queensland developed FRIENDS resource, which is a resilience enhancement program. In addition, they were involved in a peer relationship program aimed at identifying inappropriate social behaviour and giving the students strategies to deal with these behaviours. 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. Other activities, such as Record Night and the Year 7 Retreat, encourage

the girls to broaden their friendships also within the year level.

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 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 pi-ogram whose purpose is to give the girls an insight into the world of work and the opportunities it provides. This program, "Coaching for Success" takes a holistic approach to careers, examining work preferences, interests, skills, hobbies and life preferences. Later in the year the students 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. The pastoral program also addressed issues associated with body image and peer pressure, with the students involved in a research project through Latrobe University, which culminated in a presentation discussing research from around Australia on these issues. This

Year 8

year also provided the girls with important opportunities to

participate in various types of charity work and community service. The focus of Year 8 pastoral care is on equipping students with a wide repertoire of effective social skills. In 2007 Year 8 students have demonstrated a strong sense of enthusiasm and commitment

in all that they have undertaken in every area of school life. The year commenced with an Outdoor Education camp, the emphasis

Year 11

Each student's progress from Year 10 to Year I I is the last major transition in her secondary school journey. At Loreto Mandeville

here being on the dual themes of their own independence and their

Hall the first semester of Year 11 offers an increased range of

responsibility to a group. In addition the girls have been provided

co-curricular activities. As well as involving themselves in the

with opportunities to develop leadership skills through their

traditional areas of sport, music and debating, many girls took the

involvement in SRC and GSV activities, as well as through both

opportunity to assist in community service projects. In February

producing and directing the Junior House Drama Festival. Year 11

numerous students held other demanding roles of responsibility

students facilitated a student led program on body image during the

at the Performing Arts Festival. Students were also involved in

pastoral time. In addition to this issue, students were involved in

the Red Cross Blood Donation Day and the Refugee Tutoring

interactive workshops about cyberbullying, safety issues related to public transport and the internet use and a Study skills program.

Program for young students in Richmond. Almost half of the year level volunteered to be facilitators of a body image program, "Bodythink". These students received training that made it possible for them to conduct small group discussion sessions with Year 8

Year 9

students about issues surrounding body image. In Term 4 many girls contributed to organising the annual Social Justice Raffle, with

Year 9 has been challenging and immensely rewarding in many areas

the proceeds being dedicated to support groups of disadvantaged

of the students' experience. The girls' willingness to contribute to

children in Vietnam whom Year 11 students and staff of Loreto will

all aspects of life at Loreto Mandeville Hall has been most pleasing

visit during the Pilgrimage of December 2007. Under the auspices of

to witness. Some of the highlights have been the large number

St. Ignatius' Parish. Richmond, a dedicated group of students trained

of students involved in Debating, both inter-School and inter-

as Prayer Ministers to support patients at the Epworth Hospital.

House, Drama productions, Musical concerts, ensembles and

Involvement in such activities demonstrate the ever more strongly

groups, Sporting teams, and the Year 9 Retreat. The "Journey to

emerging themes of personal responsibility and group leadership

our Heart" Central Australia experience again proved to be an

during Year I I at Loreto Mandeville Hall, particularly in the Loreto

immense success. The experience is delivered through a cross-

Year of Justice, with Action the spark, Justice the flame as the

curriculum approach, exemplified in the way students pursued their

school theme. In August the question of what constitutes effective

studies prior to the tour through the 'lens' of Central Australia.

leaders received close attention during a Leadership Seminar. In

Through their engagement with stories about and investigations

preparation for student leadership elections an inspiring program,

into the history, geography and spirituality of the land and of the

helpful multi-media, engaging motivational speakers and lively group

people who have inhabited it through the ages, we hope that the

activities combined to project before the girls the characteristics

girls have gained a deeper understanding of themselves. In Term 3,

of positive leadership. This program culminated at the end of Term

in conjunction with St Kevin's College Toorak . the Year 9 students

3 with the announcement of our new Loreto leaders for 2007-8.

participated in the Waterford Program, a collaborative learning experience based on the theme "Global justice: Think of an idea

Year 12

to change our world and put it into action". The pastoral program

has focused on self image, self esteem, stress and mental health

At Year 12 the strong tradition of pastoral care at Loreto Mandeville

issues, with guest speakers from the City of Stonnington and Alfred

Hall focuses on supporting the senior students of the school

Child and Adolescent Health, and a study skills program. In Term

throughout their final year of VCE. The particular needs of Year 12

4, students were involved in training sessions to become student

students in the areas of personal organisation and time management,

leaders as Big Sisters for the incoming Year 7 2008 cohort. They

tertiary and career planning, study skills and preparation for

have completed a year of significant learning across a broad academic

examinations are all part of the pastoral program. As well, attention

spectrum, and are to be commended on their achievements.

is given to enabling students to further develop skills in resilience,

91-5 decision makingand stress managementin orderthatthey may beabte and ready to cope with the challenges that they will encounter in the world outside the school gates, In 2007, from the Year 12 Retreat at Phillip Island in February, through the PAF, Athletics Carnival, drama 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 extra curricular endeavour. 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 fat-ewell 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.

Throughout their term of office the Year 12 Councillors, led by School Captain Olivia Dalton and School Vice Captain Zoe Wood, have contributed generously to the school community. They are to becommended for the energyand enthusiasm with which they made real in all areas of school life the School theme for the year, "Action

the spark, Justice the flame", culminating in a change of direction for Happy week, with a major fundraising initiative to support Kenyan women. Assisted by the SRC Team Leaders and the student captains in the areas of debating, sport, music and drama, all our student leaders have effectively demonstrated how Loreto values can inform their model of leadership.

As they concluded their final year of secondary schooling and moved toWards the significant moment of graduation and their VCE examinations, we wished the class of 2007 every happiness and success in the future. We remain grateful for

Pravers for the El.C class fish which died

and was buried in the vegetable garden ELC

In both the Kindergarten Room (3-4 year olds) and Pre-Prep Room (4-5 year olds),the children are constantly immersed and involved in an environment promoting, acknowledging and reinforcing social justice. The children are encouraged to verbalise concerns and appreciation, whether an individual incident, or in a small or whole group setting. Staff model appropriate and expected behaviours and

language, giving positive reinforcement to the children. Thanks to the wonderful staff in the kindergarten room - Miss Jo and Miss Robyn and in the Pre-Prep room - Miss Lindyand Miss Millie, for facilitating

thechildren's thinkingand encouraging their careand supportof self, each other and also of the adults with whom they share their time.

all they have given to Loreto Mandeville Hall and assure them that their place in the life of this school will not be forgotten.

Events in tke wider world also encourage the children to think

outside their own immediate self, family and community. The Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day stalls each raised Close to $250 and the children decided where best this money can be sent to help others. The Mothers' Day Stall funds were forwarded to the Alola Foundation in East Timor and Fathers' Day Stall money purchased equipment for a childcare centre in Baucau following an

email from Sister Diaan Stuart (ibvm). The ELC parent association also donated $1000 towards this purchase: the children and their

parents donating aaditional books and toys to be packaged up and sent. The ELC children viewed pictures of children in Baucau and

are currently discussing ideas for further involvement. Support tc a Catholic Kindergarten in Innisfail, initiated in 2006, continued in 2007 after viewing slides of the cyclone damage. The children's plan

was decorating candles to sell - they raised $74.50!

Collaborative artists and their work for tile ELC Parent's Auction Night

Social Justice Social Justice and raising awareness of social justice issues sits at the very heart of our activities in a Loreto School. This year our students have been exemplary in their leadership of and participation in social justice and outreach projects. The significance of these activities

within the School has warranted a separate report on this area of School life. Please refer to pages 4-7 for details of the fundraising and awareness raising activities for 2007,

Viewing slides from Baticau, Timor ]·ads the El.C children's thinking aihout how they can help

141.C stuile·,its cheer I.oicto stall imd studenth on the Walk for \Vomen

The F. I.C Kindergarten students created an amazing 'Scare Smike' for the vegetable garden to keeD the birds awa>

Years Prep - 6

ELC

Much of the Social justice program this year has been on awareness raising un addition to fundraising. The girls have been involved in raising funds for Plar Australia. St Vincent de Paul and Catholic

Aboriginal Ministry, along with contribution, towards Mary Ward International.

The ELC curriculum is influenced by the Reggie Emilia educational project. Reggio Emilia is a town in Northern Italy that has been recognised as providing the world's best practice in Early Childhood Education. The teaching and learning recognises the 100 languages of children. "The chi/d is mode of one hundred. The child has a hundred languages, a hundred hands, a hundred thoughts, o hundred

While it is important that the students learn of the value of giving,

learning about and becoming aware of the cause for which we are collecting money is vitally important. During Reconciliation Week, a number of classes were involved in a mass 'handspake-'. This was

a project initiated by ANTAR (Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation) where students were nvited to spend time getting to know someone else in the school while they were joined at the hand by a lump of plaster! The "shells" that resulted from holding hands while the plaster hardened were forwarded to be part of the 1000 hands sculptut-e.

ways of thinking of playing, of speaking. A hundred, always a hundred ways of listening, of marvelling, of loving, o hundred joys for singing and understanding. A hundred worlds to discover, a hundred worlds to

invent, c hundred wor/ds to dream" (Loris Malaguzzi 1920 - 1994). This philosophy supports the notion that the child is powerful and proactive in their learning. It means staff listen to the children,

observe the children, document through writing, work samples Ce.g. clay, drawing, painting, construction, dramatic/imaginat ve Play

etc), photographic/video. The children then use this information to further extend their skills and investigations, their explorations and theories, discoveries and understandings. Whilst this is happening,

in June, before the cold of Winter had set in, many of the girls b·-ought in coats for the St Kilda Crisis Centre. We donated over 100 coats

to this charity, which is run by tie Salvation Army.

This was in addition to the boxes of toiletries and groceries that had been donation leading up to our Simply Sharing Mass. While these

are sometimes simple actions, ·t is in the reflection and discussion that true learning occurs and hopefully the motivation to continue with such good works.

skills such as muscle development, cognitive/thinking/intellectual

development, social and emotional development and language

development are being stimulated, challenged, scaffolded and supported, The Staff at the ELC also recognise Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and the fact that we have many ways and strengths to facilitate our interactions and learning. These include word/linguistic - discussion, stories and storytelling, poems, rhymes, vocabulary: logical/mathematics- colours, patterns, problem solving, measurement, shape, size: body/kinaesthetic- dance, mime, climbing, tactile/sensory activities with sand, dirt. materials;

Curriculum

interpersonal/people-group and collaborative work, discussions and planning; space and vision - painting. drawing, pretending, sculpture,

pictures; musical/rhythmic- singing, rhythmic patterns, vocal sot and tones, percussion, sounds, performance; intrapersonal/sc independence skills, reflection and meditation, positive affirmati thinking strategies, focusing and concentration skills.

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LORETO Mandeville Hall 2007

The specialist program this year has added to the innovative aftd exciting learning occurring in each classroom. Monday to Thursday each class has an hour to participate in the library, music, creative arts and sport/PE "busy bodies" program provided by the ever dynamic Miss Anna and Miss Kylie.

Students in Year 6 were offered lunchtime lessons in Mandarin in

Terms 2 and 4 this year in preparation for Year 7 LOTE. The girls enjoyed thecasual environmentof this lunchtimecluband are looking forward to more formal studies in 2008 and beyond. Students in Years 5 and 6 who started at Loreto this year were also invited to be

Years Prep - 6

part of French Club, another lunchtime activity

The introduction of trolleys of classroom based notebook computers throughout junior School has provided limitless opportunities for

The girls were successful once again in the Tournament of Minds

the students this year. The notebooks are complimented by PCs

competition with one Junior School team reaching the State finals.

in the junior and Middle Primary classes, with a greater number of

This team took on the Applied Technology problem which was a

notebooks at the Senior Primary area. The Junior School has also

new category to the competition this year. They made use of the

benefited from the installation of 5 interactive whiteboards and

software Kahooz and really showcased their expertise in IT. They

associated software for teaching and learning purposes, and plans

received Honours in the final.

for the installation of further interactive whiteboards.

A number of students participated in the Mathematics Challenge for Young Australians and the Mathematics Enrichment: for Young Australians. Both competitions are run bythe Australian Mathematics Trust (Canberra). Congratulations to Abby Healy, Stephanie Pidcock, Caitlin Pattison, Laura Cutroni, Rachel Stewart, Elizabeth

Bartone, Alana Sheldon, Amy Vaughan, Hillary Mansour, Jacqueline J

Cilia, Micaela De Luca on their fine achievements, Students also

participated in the Maths Olympiad competition and performed very well.

Assessment and reporting has also been a major focus throughout 2007 with the continuation of the new reporting system in the areas of English and Mathematics. This year, a cluster of Independent school including Loreto Mandeville Hall Junior School, was successful in gaining funding under the Federal ASISTM project (Australian Schools Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics). The funding allowed the A major renovation program that culminated mid-year saw the

team to focus greater attention on high level outcomes in the area of

relocation of the Junior School Music and Drama rooms, Individual

Years 5 and 6 Science, with a particular focus on "Pattern" through

Differences and the Junior Learning Resources Centre (JLRC). The

water and sound. The students making very good use of the Science

beautiful "new" jLRC is now central to the Junior School and has

laboratories and produced some excellent research pieces. Some

been a hive of activity before school and at lunchtime, in addition to

students were also involved in presenting their findings at a student

regular classes. Having separate facilities for Music and Drama has

conference.

allowed for greater flexibility in the timetable and for instruments and props to be ready forthe students as soon as theyarrive fortheir lessons. The addition of a second Individual Differences classroom

Professional Development Loreto is in its third year of involvement in the ITHAKA project

has allowed for even greater opportunity for small group or one-to-

with a numberof other Independent and Government schools in and

one withdrawal from class for support and enrichment programs.

around Melbourne. During October, four of the Junior School staff, Peta Langford, Ellen Bretherton, Gary Thomas and Marie Laure

One of the programs that has gone from strength to strength is the

Mimoun-Sorel presented at the ITHAKA conference on their use

Year 5 Indigenous Studies program. This year we welcomed four

of 'thinking routines' in their teaching, the process of Professional

Indigenous guest speakers to school to provide the girls with an

Observation, and challenging young learners to think outside the

insight into their lives in different fields as members of a minority group in Australia. Boori Prior is a well-known Indigenous storyteller

at a conference at Bialik. Louise Peyton wrote an article on the 2006

and musician. Bernadette Atkinson is a Loreto parent and her family

Vietnam Pilgrimage for a Principals' leadership journal and Tiffany

is from the Yorta Yorta area on the Murray River. Delsie and Jayden

Stephens contributed a paper to the ICTEV journal on the use of

Lyllist both work in Indigenous education and provided a number of

square. Marie Laure also presented at an interstate conference and

ICT in the Primary curriculum.

powerful activities for the girls to participate in encouraging them to consider forced removal from one's family; the destruction of treasured works and ideas, and an attempt to repair the destruction;

Years 7-12

the idea of sharing stories and family history through song. All the

It has been a busy year for the teaching and learning in the Senior

speakers provided wonderful insights for the girls, and plenty of food

School.

for thought.

There have been some exciting major changes to the curriculum. Chess club was offered throughout Terms 2 and 4 for students in

After much reflection, the decision was made to introduce Mandarin

Years 2-6. During Terms I and 3, chess was part of the Mathematics

(Chinese) as part of the LOTE offerings at Loreto Mandeville Hall. So

curriculum for students in Years 3 and 4. Chess provides great

this year, all Years 7s studied this exciting language for one semester

opportunities for problem solving, lateral thinking, planning, special

and in 2008, many of them shall take it on to Year 8 and hopefully

awareness and social interaction. The Loreto teams did very well at

then through to Year 12. In the Humanities, in line with VELS, we

both the Loreto and Lauriston Cups this year.

introduced a Commerce Unitof studyto Year 9 and 10 Students who

study one semester of Commerce over this period with the option

Chemistry

Georgette Scanlon

Economics

Georgia Charleson

English

Fenina Acance

of a second semester. As well, to complement the other Commerce offerings of Legal Studies, Economics and Politics, we introduced VCE Business Management. The success of this subject was evident during the most successful Commerce Week which included a visit

Helen McNamara

from the Governor, Professor David de Krester, and a Trade Fair

organised and run by the Business Management students. In Science. French

Lucy Donovan

Further Mathematics

Hannah Cohen

steering these important new initiatives.

Geography

jennifer Butcher

External curriculum initiatives continue to inform our program. The

Health & Human Development

Georgia Charleson

History - Renaissance

Fenina Acance

History - Revolutions

Katrina Cavanough

Indonesian

Pia White

Italian

Monica McGauran

japanese

Hannah Hughes

Legal Studies

Kate Wilson

Literature

Isabelle Lane

Mathematical Methods

Phyllis Yeung

Music Solo Performance

Bridget Lester

National Politics

Georgette Scanlon

Physical Education

Olivia Dalton

Physics

Lucy Donovan

Specialist Mathematics

Charlotte Campbell

Studio Art

Eleanor Downie

Texts and Traditions

Zoe Wood

Theatre Studies

Anthea Fell

the new Science Club was inaugurated. It meets weekly and we are sure is nurturing the first Nobel Prize winner from Loreto Mandeville Hall. 1 commend Madame Zogheib, Head of LOTE, Ms Kaye Young, Head of Commerce, and Mr David Oldham, Head of Science for

implementation of VELS and the accompanying Federal Government reporting is a constant work in progress. The push for the National Curriculum continues and as part of this, testing at Year 9 has been added to the AIM portfolio and it was trialled this year. As in all State and National teStS, our girls performed very well.

2006 VCE Honour Roll

We report with pride the academic results of the Class of 206. The 2006 VCE Honour Roll is as follows:

VCE Premier's Awards Eleanor Downie - Studio Arts

Georgette Scanlon - National Politics

Top Arts Ruby Carrodus Bridget Noonan

Dux of School Helen McNamara (99.4)

Top Achievers (ENTER of 98.00 or above) Fenina Acance

Katrina Cavanough Annabelle Crowe

Lucy Donovan Anthea Fell

Hannah Hughes Isabelle Lane Helen McNamara

There were some outstanding achievements in many curriculum

Georgette Scanlon

areas:

Pia White

Individual Differences Department Year 11 Lakeside Economics Prize Eliza Broome

The Year 9 team of Amanda Chong-Halliday, Stephanie Byrnes, Stephanie Chow and Nicola Stevenson came third in the Victorian

Monash Prize for Excellence Kate Wilson

The Dorothy Sullivan Music Prize Theresa Nguyen General Academic Excellence Awards

Epilepsy Trivia Challenge Final for theiryear level. The Senior School Tournament of Minds Social Sciences team of Katya Smirnova, Elizabeth Park, Mary Shuttleworth, Freya Timmer-Arends, Annabel Jones, olivia Wells and Laura Linschoten won the Regional Final of

Annabelle Crowe

the competititon held at Swinburne University and then went on to

Isabelle Lane

achieve Honours at the State Final held at La Trobe University.

Helen McNamara

Art Department

This year Eleanor Downie was awarded a Premier's Award for her

Subject Prizes 2006

studies in Studio Art in 2006. This award is given to the top students

Art

Fenina Acance

in the state in each of the VCE Studies.

Biology

Emily Richards

Ruby Carrodus and Bridget Noonan had their artwork selected for inclusion in the highly prestigious 2007 VCE Top Arts Exhibition at

LORETO Mandeville Hall 2007

tf the National Gallery of Victoria.

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Jessica Minear, Bridget Noonan, Stephanie Sabatino and Ruby Carrodus had their work selected for inclusion in the Catholic

Education Week Art Exhibition. Bridget won the Julia Flynn Award which is presented to the student who demonstrates talent and potential and whose work best reflects the spirit of Catholic education. Jessica's work was selected to be the central image for the exhibition and was included in all the media advertising as well as the cover of the program. Jessica was also awarded the Visual Arts Worl<ing Party Award.

Sarah Doyle was selected as one of thirty finalists from over two thousand submitted images in the highly esteemed Moran Contemporary Photographic Prize. Her work was exhibited in the State Library of NSW and then toured around Australia.

Jinghan Xia (Year 10) and Mengtong Xia (Yeat- 7) were named as Outstanding Prize winners in the prestigious Univers ty of Melbourne - BHP Billiton School Mathematics Competition

Julia Wallace from Year I I was awarded the jTV Viewers Video Award

after making a video to Gotye's song 'Learnalilgivinanlovin'. The video

Mary Nguyen (Year8), Sarah Glynn (Year 9), Tessa Kuiper (Year

was published on the jTV web site and screened on television. Julia

IO). Emma jakeman (Year 10), Jinghan Xia (Year IO) and Theresa

was awarded several prizes including VIP tiCkets to see and meet:

Nguyen (Year 10) were awarded High Distinctions. Jinghan Xia

Gotye in concert.

(Year 10) achieved an outstanding High Distinction (top 10 % nationally) in the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad.

The following students are congratulated on their award winning achievements at this year's Royal Melbourne Show:

Science Faculty

Photography Black & White or Colour (Yeat- 9-12) - I" - Emily

Danielle Grant (Year 9) won the Year 9 Division of the 'Engineering

Russell, 2"d - Marina Savenkov, Highly Commended - Aleksandra

Student Essay Competition, writirg on the topic "How does

Lobaza, Commended - Claire Weller

Enginee-ing help you care for the environment?" Catherine Leigh was awarded Joint Runner-Up, 15+ years in the International Science

Digital Photo Manipulated Image Black & White or Colour-Equal I"

Pcetry Competition.

- Michelle King and Alice Halpin, 2nd - Michelle Cain, Commended - Georgina Dempsey

In the Rio Tinto Big Science Competition 109 girls sat the exam and were awarded 59 Credits, 22 Distinctions and a High Distinction

Painting-Oil, Water or Acrylic (Year 9-10) -2nd-Elizabeth Pattison,

went to Olivia Wells in Year 7.

3rd - Bridgette Gorman, Highly Commended - Tess Chappell, Commended - Theresa Nguyen

We have had guest speakers Professor Miles Prince and Dr. Wayne Chamley speak to students and parents on two of the hot topiCS

Drawing - Original (Year 9 - 10) - 1" - Amy Rawlings, Commended

of science - Stem Cell research and our Water Crisis respectively.

- Bridget O'Brien

Print Making - 3'd - Madeline Cenedese, Commended - Bridget Bond

Imaginative Dolls or Soft Toy - any Media (Year 7 - 10) - 2„d - Sophie Barmby, 3id - Amelia Scheriani, Commended - Kate Bourke Commerce Faculty

As part of the Year 9 Economics course, the students had to complete a Consumer Information Product. Sonia Kopinski won 3rd prize in the 2007 VELS Consumer Stuff Challenge Competition, run by Consumer Affairs Victoria for her product, "An entertaining and informative video clip about how to buy the mobile phone that best suits a young person's needs," Mathematics Faculty

Jinghan Xia (Year 10) and Mengtong Xia (Year 7) were named as C)utstanding Prize winners in the prestigious Universityof Melbourne

"[lie kindergarten children's vegetable garden project is further evolving their

- BHP Billiton School Mathematics Competition. In the Australian

learning in environmental studies, lifecycles, and working as a team

Mathematics Competition for the Westpac Awards, Mengtong Xia (Year 7), Stephanie Gibbs (Year 8) and Danqing Shi (Year 9) were awarded Prizes while Danielle Grant (Year 9), Alix Hauser (Yearll)

Debating

and Rebecca Gibbs (Year 11) all received High Distinctions; 34 girls gained Distinctions. It is interesting to note that more than half the

Debating at Loreto has continued to grow and the 2007 results have

Loreto participants attained Credit or higher which is commendable

been extremely pleasing.

given that it was compulsory for Years 7 to 10 and not just our

Approximately 90 girls participated in 14 teams In the Senior division

more able students competing. In the Mathematics Challenge for

of the Debaters Association of Victoria competition at St Kevin's

Young Australians Olivia Wells (Year 7), Mengtong Xia (Year 7),

College. Toorak. As teams progress through the grades, they debate

a variety of prepared, advised and finally secret topics. The last of

were extremely keen and they provided formidable competition for

these is clearly the most challenging since teams do not know the

the other schools. Under the expert and dedicated tutelage of their

topic until one hour before. Having said that, the senior girls in A

Year 11 coaches, the girls gave structured, thoughtful arguments and

and B grades came to enjoy the challenge in the knowledge that they

won nearly every debate. They learned the importance of rebuttal,

are relying on their general knowledge and wit. This was certainly

debating etiquette and of serious research for their given topiCS.

the case again this year. Loreto girls proved themselves to be both

The future of Loreto Debating looks to be in sure hands. Special

competent and competitive.

congratulations to Siobhan Cooke (Year 8) who was awarded Best Speaker in each of her three debates.

C and D Grade teams were most impressive also, especially the team of Year 8 girls who rOSe to the challenge of debating above

The school also played host to the Australian Schools Debating

their age to compete against Year 9s from other schools. Several

Championships. Along with visitors from St Kevin's College and

training sessions were held this year wherein experienced debaters

St Michael's Grammar, the Loreto girls watched a highly polished

from Melbourne University gave excellent workshops on the finer

debate between Western Australia and Tasmania on the (secret)

points of the art of debating. They covered such aspects as how to

topic "That the Federal Government has too much power." A

prepare forsecret topics, how to rebutsuccessfully, how to structure

spokesperson from the DAV explained the multiple adjudication

an argument. The intensity with which the girls listened to these

system used in such an event. The result was unanimous: victory

presenters was a strong indication of their growing appreciation of

to Victoria, who went on to become the eventual winners of the

successful debating.

championships.

A Staff-Student debate was held on the topic "That the voting age should be lowered to 15", with the staff (Mr Matthew Eddy, Ms Leesa Hale and Mrs Sally McKenzie) arguing for the Affirmative. This event proved to be a source of great hilarity.

Another event on the debating calendar is the ever-popular Great

Debate, held traditionally in Term Three. This year, Scotch College accepted an invitation to debate "That Winning Isn't Everything". Gabrielle Coles, Catherine Lovelock and Sarah Olle were chosen

to represent Loreto against Scotch's John Fingleton, Lachie Baird and Will Robertson. Playing to a packed lunchtime crowd, the teams demonstrated that debating can be both intellectual and fun. The result was diplomatically declared a draw. The Loreto Debating season concludes in Term Four with the now-traditional Debating

Dinner. There, parents and students get together to review the season and hear first-hand the girls' thoughts on the debating experience. While the results were varied, all teams were a credit to the school.

Speakers from B Grade Team Two (Gabriella Coles, Rebecca Howie,

Thanks must go to Clare Jones, 2007 Debating Captain, for her

Sarah Olle, Eleanor van der Merwe) got as far as the Octo-Finals,

enthusiasm and involvement in the debating program this year.

held at Sacre Coeur. Meanwhile, our extremely determined C Grade

The program could not function without the expertise of the

Team One debated through the Octo-Finals to reach the Quarter

dedicated Loreto staff. Thanks go to the Debating Coordinator Mrs

finals. Elizabeth Park, Eve Lillas, Clare Wong, Anne-Therese Ryan

Sally McKenzie and coaches: Ms Michelle McCarty, Ms Leesa Hale,

and Natasha Simonds all spoke logically and eloquently and displayed

Dr Briony Schroor, Mrs Kathy Paterson, Mrs Margot Thompson,

impressive skill on their feet.

Mrs Anne Bennett, Mrs Margaret Clarke and Ms Kate Sharpe (2005

While the Senior DAV season continued in Term Two, backat school

girls.

Debating Captain) who shared their skill and knowledge with the

the Interhouse competition was in full swing. Each house fielded two teams at each level over two rounds. This competition is an

opportunity for other girls to try their hand at debating, and several talented speakers were identified in this way. In particular, the Year 7s and 8s showed great promise and, in fact, many went on to participate

in the junior DAV competition held over four weeks in Term 3.

2007 Debating Awards Debating Insignia were awarded to Aleksandra Lobaza, Clare jones,

Emilia Fabris, Emily Russell, Sarah Olle, Gabrielle Coles, Rebecca Howie, Brianna Travers, Isabella Thomson, Eleanor van der Merwe, and Lisette Stevens.

The results were as follows:Senior Ward

Barry Mulhall

Full Blues were awarded to Rochelle Bevis, Tess Chappell, Lauren Fowler, Eve Lillas, Theresa Nguyen, Elizabeth Parl<, Anne-Therese Ryan, Natasha Simonds, Eleanor van der Merwe and Georgie White.

Mornane

Junior Ward Mulhall

Barry Mornane

Half Blues were awarded to Rosemary Tracy. Ellie Fabbri, Renata Kopinski, Esther McMahon,Natalie Rambaldi, Elizabeth Park, AnneTherese Ryan, Natasha Simonds, Caitlyn But-gi, Olivia Coburn, Cinzia Fitzgerald, Sarah Glynn, Carly Gregg, Oriana Kinsey, Catherine Leigh, Jacqueline Leahy, Sophie Merrick, Sarah Papageorgiou, Siobhan Stagg, Anneliese Henjak, Joanna Pidcock, Bernadette Walsh

Loreto fielded four teams, a total of about twenty-five girls, in this competition which was held at Trinity Grammar, Kew. These girls

and Annabel j ones.

R¥ovt-9 The Best Speakers in DAV competition (junior and Senior) wee Sarah Papageorgiou (3 awards), Siobhan Cooke (3), Olivia McCombe (2), Zoe Wood (2), Sarah Olle (2),Eleanor van der Merwe(2), Anne-Therese Ryan (2), Olivia Coburn (2), jackie Leahy (2), Joanna Pidcock (2), Eve Lillas (2), Elizabeth Park (2), Emilia Fabris, Sabrina

Hoare, Aleksandra Lobaza, Sophie Russell, Emily Russell, Rosemary Tracey, Lisette Stevens, Brianna Travers, Gabrielle Coles, Eleanor Tiernan, Esther McMahon, Natasha Simonds, Clare Wong, Erin Byrt,

The Drama program at Loreto has provided students from the ELC to Year 12 with a vast range of opportunities and enrichment this year.

ELC

At the ELC there are many opportunities both indoors and outdoors for the children to use and demonstrate their dramatic flair! It is

Tess Chappell, Emma Jakeman, Stephanie John, Astrid Vinycomb,

both a natural language and an intelligence of their learning. There

Catherine Leigh, and Katia Mance.

may be props provided that are specific to an area of interest - a police station, shop, post office, restaurant, house or there may just be random items -5 pieces of material, some gumnuts and a wooden

Dranna

bowl for the children to create their own story, The opportunity for the children to explore their thinking and imagination is very significant in emotional/self-esteem development and intellectual/

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f . il

Dr,ima activities in the El,C

program that offers some wonderful opportunities; not only to the performers but also to their audiences, who are keen supporters of the various plays, musicals and Drama events.

The Performing Arts Festival was held on Tuesday 6 March at Hamer Hall. The four Houses managed to present four very entertaining performances. The standard was extremely high this year. The leadership teams worked very hard during rehearsals to seamlessly

integrate the drama, dance, design and music into the performances. The large audience was entertained by the four plays which ranged from: a madcap safari tour to the story of a near plane disaster then a rather bizarre day in a Laundromat and finally the story of a popular music club under threat from unscrupulous developers. Congratulations to all Houses and their leaders on their excellent efforts. Section winners were; Drama- Mornane, Dance-Mornane,

Design-Ward, Instrumental Music-Barry, Choral Music-Ward. The

PAF Cup went to Mornane. This year saw the introduction of a cognitive development. The Pre-Prep children have been interested in stories and plays throughout the year. They have planned, scripted and made props for shows which have been performed to the Kindergarten room children. Within Specialist time as well as classroom time the children undertool< dramatising a range of stories - such as 'Little Red Riding Hood', "Three Billy Goats Gruff" and "The Ginger Bread Man".

technicians' award, This shield is to acknowledge and reward the outstanding workthat is done by thegirls who take responsibility for

coordinating the technical aspects of their House play. The inaugural Production Award went to Mulhall. We thank the adjudicators who, despite being in a highly pressured position, do an excellent job.

Thank you to all the Loreto staff who supported the girls so capably during the evening of performance and throughout the rehearsal period.

Years Prep - 6

Following the success of last year's model, both Year 12 Theatre

TheJunior School Dramaprogram has continued to run verysmoothly

Studies classes joined together again this year to form one ensemble.

under Miss Natalie Gray's capable co-ordination and teaching. The

The seventeen Year 12 students and three Year 8 students performed

younger girls are enjoying every aspect of their classroom Drama, especially, as the Junior School has created a wonderful, new customized space for Drama. In September, families and friends of

William Shakespeare's most loved and bewitching play, A Midsummer

the Year 6 girls were treated to two delightful performances of the

performances were really exceptional. They captured the "magic

Year 6 Play, Annie Junior. This piece is an adaptation of the larger and much loved musical, Annie. Once again St Kevin's generously

of the play and delighted their audiences with their command of the Elizabethan language and their wonderful portrayals of the

allowed us to perform at their onsite venue, the Ruby Tout Theatre.

fascinating characters. The girls also worked imaginatively in all areas

The Year 6 girls were very impressive and captivating as they sang

of the production to bring the play to life. They can be justifiably

and danced their way through the iconic songs, in what was for many

proud of their outstanding work as every aspect of the production

of them, their first time performing on stage to a full house on two

looked magnificent on stage. Congratulations are extended to Mrs

Night's Dream, It was co-directed by Mrs Robyn Kay (Head of Drama) and Mrs Kym Maclean (Senior Drama Teacher). The Year 12 girls'

consecutive nights. Annie was an excellent choice for students of

Robyn Kay and Mrs Kym Maclean on their expert direction and

this age and the girls were thrilled by the experience. Miss Gray's

coordination of the play. Ms Schliebs (Drama Technician) is to be

direction of the piece was very skilful and allowed every student in

commended on the superb standard of production which she helped

Year 6 to shine on stage

the girls achieve.

The Year 3 Mini Musical was an abridged version of Alice in

During May (Term 2) the Year 7 and 8 Voice and Speech students

Wonderland. The girls auditioned for and rehearsed in Music and in front of an adult audience, learning lines and staging as well as

presented two evenings of group work. Again, the standard of the students' work was very high; every student acquitted herself with poise and confidence. Ms julianne Eveleigh is to be congratulated on

experiencing the team work aspect of Drama.

her expertise and her mai-vellous achievements with the girls.

Special thanks goes to the Junior School staff and parents who

We continue to enjoy working with Xavier College and St Kevin's

so willingly assisted and supported the Year 6 Play and the Junior

College. This year we welcomed Mr Peter Robert as the new Head

School Drama program throughout the year. Your efforts are greatly

of Drama at Xavier. Mr Robert, assisted by Senior Drama teacher Mr

Drama classes. The mini musical introduces the girls to performing

appreciated.

Nathaniel Kiwi, directed six of our Year 11 and 12girls with the Xavier boys in a superb double bill featuring 8/ack Comedy (Peter Shaffer) and

Years 7-12

The Rea/ /nspector Hound (Tom Stoppard). Both of these shows were

We began 2007 celebrating the success of the students of the 2006

hilariously funny. A great deal was expected of the students in terms

Year 12 Theatre Studies program. Several of these girls achieved very high results and all the Theatre Studies students should be

of maintaining the fast paced, wickedly funny dialogue and managing the physically demanding 1<nockabout movement. Happily both

commended on their fine efforts and diligent work throughout the

actors and audience members survived the greatly acclaimed season

year.

In August, the annual Loreto/ St Kevin's School Musical was This year has seen the continuation of a full and productive Senior

performed. This year the musical was brilliantly directed by Mrs

School Drama program operating within the school. The staff and

Robyn Kay (Head of Drama). We were fortunate to be one of the

students are always happily and busily preparing for the many events

first schools in Victoria to perform Disney's High School Musical.

and performances that cater for a wide range of abilities and age

The stage version is based on the incredibly popular and successful movie of the same name. Slight adaptations have been made to equip

groups within the Senior School. It is an inspirational and varied

LORETO Mandeville Hall 2007

R the piece for successful staging and some new songs were written.

tr rears 9-12, support all performance work (dramatic and musical) at

Understandably, audience expectations of the show and the cast

Loreto and associated schools, Many of the Stage Crew girls are now

were extremely high. So, the company worked very hard throughout

extremely proficient in production areas such as: lighting, sound,

the three months of rehearsal to create the highest standard of

front of house, backstage work, costume and makeup. The girls

performance possible. The show was stunning in performance! The

support is highly valued and some of the students have used their

talented company of fifty five students performed magnificently,

experience to go on to study courses such as performing arts, stage

making the fast, contemporary choreography and the complex song

management and venue management.

harmonies look easy. Their characters of American high school students and staff were totally believable and engaging, and the

The Drama Department's newsletter, Drama Oueens of Loreto

show looked fantastic on the stage. The audiences adored the show,

has developed into an interesting and much anticipated publication.

showering the company and production staff with compliments.

The newsletter is published on-line and provides Drama students

Demand for tickets was so great that an extra evening's performance

and staff with diverse information about all things theatrical. The

was introduced for the first time.

magazine committee representatives are from all year levels. This

Warmest congratulations to the Musical Director Mrs Robyn Kay

year the magazine committee members were, Rebecca Moore, Tess

and her team: Ms Diane Draper (Music Director), Dr Susannah

Chappell, Chervil Tan, Georgie White, Alice Tovey, Isabella Thomson,

Foulds- Elliott (Vocal Coach), Ms Jessica Minear and Ms Stephanie

Harriet Fell, Giulia McGauran, Emily Macfarlane, Diana Jakobson,

Sabatino (Choreography), Mrs Lynne Beck ( Scenic Design), Ms Erin

Rebecca Major, Julia Wallace and Emily Russell. These students have

Schliebs (Production Manager), on the creation of an outstanding

done a wonderful job of creating a vibrant magazine full of interesting

production achievement.

articles. In fact Drama Queens magazine has become so successful that it is enthusiastically read by most students in Senior School,

Indeed, our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the many staff who so

regardless of whether they study the subject or not!

generouslyand professionally work with the large numberof students involved in cocurricular Drama productions and events. The girls and

2007 Drama Insignia were awarded to Genevieve Brady, Charlotte

boys are indeed fortunate to participate in these activities and are

Ireland, Olivia McCombe, Rebecca Moore, Emily Russell, Francis

always very grateful and enormously enriched by these marvellous

Simpson, jennifer Taylorand Isabelle Tolhurst. We congratulate these

experiences.

recipients and thank them for their magnificent efforts and support of Drama at Loreto over the last six years. Their contributions to the

Following the musical in Term 3, we sadly farewelled our wonderful

Drama curriculum and the many cocurricular activities are greatly

Drama Technician, Ms Erin Schliebs. Erin had worked at Loreto for

appreciated. Well done also to the many girls form Years 7-12 who

five years. In addition to supporting the classroom Drama program, she coordinated Stage Crew, the Drama Queens Magazine committee

received Blues, Half Blues and Certificates.

and worked as Production Manager on every Loreto show. Her

Drama Captain, Rebecca Moore, has capably led and represented the

creativity, practical skills and dedication to the Drama Department,

department this year. During her time in office, Rebecca has worked

the staff and students were invaluable. Erin has accepted a promotion

closely with staff and students at Loreto and other schools (Xavier

and is now working in the Performing Arts Industry, We are very

and St Kevin's). Rebecca has continued to develop the departmental

grateful for everything she has done for Loreto Drama and she

newsletter, Drama Queens, providing some new and exciting ideas

will be missed. However, we are delighted that her career path has

for magazine content and columns. She has been energetic and

presented her with such a wonderful opportunity and we wish her

committed to positively representing and promoting the subject and

every success and happiness as she embarks on her new pathway.

all her fine efforts have been greatly appreciated. Rebecca has been

We welcome Mrs Cara Kushlin as our new Drama Technician and

a wonderful role model and advocate for the subject. We thank her

we look forward to another long and happy collaboration with her

for her hard work and strong commitment and wish her well in her

at the helm.

Year 12 studies and beyond.

In Term 4 the Year 11 Theatre Studies students presented their

2007 has been an exciting and productive year for the Drama

Theatre Evening. The performance, celebrating Brechtian Theatre

Department. The students have contributed in so many wonderful

and focusing primarily on Bertolt Brecht's work, The Threepenny

ways, both in the classroom and through the diverse cocurricular

Opera, was very well received. The Year 11 girlstackledthechallenging

program. The girls have risen to the challenges and opportunities

and darkly humorous playscript very imaginatively and capably. The

with creativity and talent.

play was skillfully directed by Ms Tamara Kuldin and captivated its audiences, showcasing the considerable talents of the Year I I cast.

There are many Senior and Junior School staff who support these events and make it possibleto deliverthe vast Drama program. Special

The final Drama performance event for the year will be the Junior

thanks must go to these individuals who give so generously of their

Interhouse Drama Competition. This event involves girls from Year

time and assistance. However, the largest vote of thanks belongs to

7 and 8. The Year 8 students audition, cast and direct a short play

the Loreto Drama staff. Without their enthusiasm, dedication, talent

or excerpt of a larger work. This year the Drama Captains have

and expertise the delivery of such an extensive, vibrantand enriching

selected four diverse and delightful short plays; Barry, The Pyramid

Drama program would not be would be possible.

Effect, Mornane, Boots and All, Mulhall, King of Chickens and Ward,

Nothing Beats a Royal Flush. No doubt the junior Interhouse Drama Captains will succeed in preparing a really enjoyable afternoon's

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entertainment for us all. Good luci< to all concerned.

The 2007 music year at Loreto has been marked by the significant

Apart from its performance calendar and classroom Drama program,

and the superb performances we have enjoyed at events, be they

the Drama department offers other opportunities for students to be

concerts, recitals, masterclasses or other performance activities.

contributions of our music students and staff throughout the year,

involved in Drama and Theatre.

Every week we have seen evidence of the importance of music in the life of the School, from music performances at Junior and Senior

Stage Crew has a very strong membership base. which has built

School Assemblies, choraland instrumental contributionsto Liturgies

steadily since its inception in 2003. The Stage Crew girls, drawn from

and Masses, and the performances from soloists and ensembles at

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scheduled music events and various other school functions.

environment I continue to be particularly proud of the way our

ThroughouttheyearourJuniorand Senior School girls have welcomed

musicians have represented the School in the wider community

prospective families to Loreto by performing at the Open Mornings

- performing at Concerts, Masses, Eisteddfods and Festivals, and

we have held. They haveentertained family members at Grandparents

visiting a number of Nursing Homes. Hospitals and Retirement

Mornings. and theyhave contributed regularlytothe Father/Daughter

Residences giving great musical pleasure to the sick and elderly-

Masses ard other occasions including the Year 12 Graduation Mass, Junior School First Communion Masses and our most beautiful Feast

The Music Year: ELC - Year 12

Day Massat St Patrick's Cathe.dral in September. When we welcomed back our Past Pup:Is for thei- 60+ Reunion in March, an important

part of tkis event was the music recital performed for these ladies in the Oak Parlour, prior to their luncheon. It is indeed true to say that whenever we require music for any type of finction, our music

students and staff are always willing to oblige. We are very fortunate to have such talented girls and music staff who give so generously. During the year we have celebrated both the individual and ensemble performance success of many of our musicians, and you will read about these later in thls report. Beyond the school

ELC The ELC sings! Every day staff incorporate music within their learning programs, whether informally whilst engaging in an activity or together in a planned experience. Music can reinforce the current area of learning as well as developing an understanding of basic music concepts and music skills. These include ml.SIC rhythm, tone, melody, volume and structure. The children explore and investigate properties of different instruments - the range of sounds both in an informal (instrument available to use as an individual activity) as well as structured (child part of a group and specific roles assigned to instruments). The specialist program each week provides additional opportunity for the children to develop these skills.

The music year began with our Performing Arts Captains being given a Conducting Workshop, by well-known Melbourne composer, arranger and choral director, Mark Puddy, in preparation for the 41?el

Performing Arts Festival. The Performing Arts Festival Music Captains led their houses very capably in song and instrumental performance and I would like to acknowledge the work of these girls- Barry: India Prior (Choral), Monca McGauran (Instrumental), Mornane: Zoe Wood (Choral), Alexandra Blackburn (Instrumental), Mulhall: Emily Russell (Choral), Tess Gangitano (Instrumental) and Ward: Maria Kastaniotis (Choral), Jin Chen (Instrumental). Our Year 11 House Music Captains - Lisette Stevens. Lauren Fowler (Barry), Isabella Thompson, Renata Kopinski (Mornane), Rebecca Howie, Rochelle Bevis (Mulhall), Natalie Rambaldi and Brianna Travis

(Ward) provided much assistance in rehearsals for the PAF and with

Piano Studies, Associate Professor Ronald Farren Price to Loreto for

the Lunchtime Music Concerts held during the year

this event. It was a beautiful evening of piano music, on two grand pianos, where we were able to officially 'launch' the Grand Piano in

In March this year we held our Information Evening for the 3rd

the Patricia Schaefe·· Centre which the Parents Association so very

International Music Tour, taking place in January 2009. A group of 44 students and 6 staff will participate in thetour, travellingto Germany, Austria, England and Ireland, Excitedly, 2009 is the year we celebrate 400 years of Mary Ward education world-wide. Our musicians will visit and perform at two Maria Ward Schu en ir Germany, two St Mary's Schools in England and share a number of celebrations with our Loreto Schools in Ireland, including a combined Mass in Dublin's

generously purchased for the School last year.

Pro-Cathedral on the anniversary of Mary Ward's birthday.

Alan Hardy (Educator/Performer), Tony Hicks (leading Freelance jazz Musician) and Kara Ciezki (Educator/Performer). Six schools,

On Tuesday I May an audience of over 180 enjoyed a wonderful night of piano performance from pianists in Years 6 to 12, our school piano staff and Guest Pianist, Penny VVang [School Pianist 2002 / School Music Captain 2003). We were delighted to welcome our Patron of

On Monday 6 May r.he inaugural Loreto Mandeville Had Woodwind Chamber Music Festival was held in the afternoon through to the early evening. This event featured Workshops, Performances and

Masterclasses tutored by four of Melbourne's most distinguished soloists and chambermusicians: Pau Champion (Orchestra Victoria),

including Loreto, took part in the festival.

Over 70 ofour musicians. from Years 9- 12, participated in the Sacred

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Music Concert held at the Arts Centre, Hamer Hall on Monday

Schaefer Centre. This was a lovely concert featuring performances

21 May. This event, titled Laudate ... A Celebration of Sacred Music

from the String Spinners, String Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble,

Through The Ages showcased the best music from our Catholic Sacred

Recorder Ensemble, Wind Band, Stage Band, Percussion Ensemble

Music tradition. Over thirty Secondary Schools from the Melbourne

and Choir, It is exciting to have such musical depth in the ensemble

Archdiocese participated and Loreto was well represented at this

experiences we are giving our younger musicians at Loreto.

event in choirs, with three of ourgirls soloists - Rebecca Moore (Yr 12, Soprano), Monica McGauran (Yi- 12, Clarinet), Miranda Matheson

The Showcase Concert at Melba Hall in October was a wonderful

(Yr 11, Violin), and ten of our instrumentalists played in the concert

performance night, with fifteen soloists selected from audition to

orchestra, with Katherine Kouznetsova as Leader (Yr 11, Violin).

perform. Supporting the soloists, the Mandeville String Orchestra

and Loreto Symphony Orchestra played beautifully in the concerto Musically, Semester I concluded with our annual Chapel Concert.

works. This wasa nightof great musical celebration showcasinggreat

featuring the Senior School's chamber and smaller ensembles in

strength and maturity in the musical talent we have in the school.

performance. This is always an inspiring performance event with exquisite choi-al and instrumental ensemble performances. At

Performance experience and the joys of performing begin in the

tnis concert the Mandeville String Orchestra and Vocal Ensemble

Preparatory - Year 6 years with the end-of-term Instrumental

combined to perform some movements from Faurd's Requiem. This

Concerts and the November Recitals in the Patricia Schaefer

is such a beautiful work and since the concert the decision has been

Centre. 1 marvel at the poise of our younger performers and the

taken to perform the whole work, supported by the Past Pupils'

pleasure they are gaining from playing their instrument/s. This is so

Association, in the Chapel of Christ the King in March next year.

important in their early formation as a musician.

This year we renamed our Music Festival the Annual Music Concert

Oak Parlour Recitals each term have provided excellentperformance

and, along with its name change, the venue was also changed to

opportunities for many musicians and the quality of the girls'

Hamer Hall. Equally exciting was our decision to make this concert

performances continues to grow. The VCE Recitals are an important

event a whole school performance occasion with Preparatory to

part of our VCE Music Performance students' program: it is such a

Year 12 students involved. It was such a delight to see and hear

valuable experience for them to hear their peers and to perform in a

Preparatory to Year 3 students singing so beautifully together on

variety of venues. Our Loreto VCE Recital Evening in September was

stage, accompanied by the junior String Orchestra and Recorder

a memorable night for our musicians and an excellent opportunity

Ensemble. The night was stunning, with a superb variety of repertoire

for them to play through their recital programs. Similarly, the Year

and wonderful performances froin the school's Bands, Choirs and

10 and 11 VCE Recital in October gave students the opportunity to

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perform their program of works in a formal recital situation. A number of our Senior School Ensembles concluded their

In August over thirty Loreto girls again tool< to the stage, the

performance year with the Spring Ensemble Concert in October

orchestra and worked backstage for the 2007 Lot-eto and St Kevin's

and the junior School's Celebration of Christmas ill November kept

College Musical 'High School Musical'. This was a wonderful show

our juniormusicians busy in rehearsal during Term Four. The Years 7

and the students and staff involved are to be commended for

- 12 Choir and Loreto Symphony Orchestra played a significant role

their commitment to the production. The junior School musicians

musically in the beautiful Liturgy at our Final Assembly at Melbourne

annual Ensembles' Concert was held in September in the Patricia

Town Hall in December and the performances from the Trumpet

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Ensemble, Loreto Symphony Orchestra, the Flute Ensemble and the

work, and an opportunity to sing some songs together. This was a

Vocal Ensemble during this Assembly were also much appreciated.

most enjoyable way to finish up Semester I.

Asyou read aboutthe numerous otheractivities thathave taken place

In the Year 5 Instrumental Program this year students learnt to

throughout this year, you will see how rewarding the year has been

Play Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet and

forour musicians. Our performance program extends our musicians,

Trombone. The concertto conclude the program, held in June in the

challenges them to perform and work with other musicians, and

Patricia Schaefer Centre, saw all Year 5 musicians producing a great

to achieve of their best at all times. 1 sincerely congratulate all our

ensemble sound. This program continues to have a large number of

musicians who have achieved excellent personal results in their

students continuing with lessons at its conclusion.

music studies. This is no doubt the result of committed practice, a love of their instrument/s and a great dedication to the music life of

The junior Schoolgirls have embraced some wonderful performance

Loreto.

opportunities this year. 1 congratulate the Junior School Recorder Ensemble for gaining 3'd Place in the 12 Years and under section at

Music Programs and Performances Years

the Boroondara Eisteddfod. The Junior Chamber Ensemble visited

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Cabrini Ashwood in November and delighted the residents with a

'Lot-eto Sings' which commenced in 2006 for Preparatory to Year 2

This followed their delightful music performances in the Oak Parloui-,

girls, moved into Year 3 this year This Music Literacy Program has

and at the October Open Morning, Thank you to Emilia Bertolini,

now become an integral part of the school day and the benefits of

Charlotte Coburn, Hillary Mansour, Anne Nguyen, and Artemis

this program are already much in evidence.

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lovely hour of ensemble music and some individual performances.

The Year 3 Strings Program was a great success this year and a

Other music activities have included:

significant number of the girls continued with their instrument at

the Junior Wind Band performing at the Melbourne School Bands

the conclusion of the program. The end of program concert in

Festival

September was very exciting with the Year 3 'string orchestra' of

the OzOpera's touring performance of'The Barber of Seville'

thirty-nine girls entertaining an appreciative audience of parents and

Junior School musicians have attended, with Senior School

staff.

musicians, Saxophone and Recorder Masterclasses at Loreto the Junior Stage Band joined with the Senior Stage Band to

Percussion classes for Year 4 tool< place in Term 2 and the lessons

participate in a Stage Band workshop at Loreto

were most beneficial for the students in developing their rhythm,

Year 6 girls in Choir, St Cecilia's Strings and Wind Band went on

coordination and listening skills through group percussion work.

the School Music camp

These girls featured as part of the Years 4-8 Choral presentation at

the Year 6 Production 'Annie'

the Annual Music Concert. In addition to a percussion performance,

the November Recitals in the Patricia Schaefer Centre saw 23

parents were invited to join their daughters for French poetry and

girls performing in the Preparatory - Year 4 Recital and 42 girls

plays, mini drama performances, an exhibition of some of their art

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Music Performances Years 7- 12 In February, four senior members of the Loreto Stage Band, performed as part of the Stonnington Youth Jazz Ensemble at Stonnington's jazz in the Gardens. The ensemble was led by two of Australia's finest jazz performers, Bob Sedergreen and Alan Browne. In March, the Youth Band played at a concert in Malvern Town Hall, as part of a workshop which both Loreto Stage Bands attended; this was led by Alan Browne, Don Burrows and Bob Sedergreen.

Seven Years 6 to 8 girls performed on Sunday 18 February at the

City of Stonnington's Opera in the Park, Prahran. The following girls formed a Chorus for an 'Oliver' medley - Stephanie Pidcock (Year 6), Camilla Caldwell, Amy Pereira, Rebecca Tsotsos (Year 7) and

Joanna Pidcock, Alexa Madden and Oriana Torcasio-Barberis (Year 8). The production was directed by David Kram, from the Victorian College of the Arts and featured four leading Melbourne based opera singers.

The Clarinet Quartet and Clarinet Ensemble performed at the 30,h Annual Rotary Carnival in Central Park, Malvern in March.

In March three of our senior pianists participated in a Masterclass at Queen's College given by Associate Professor Ronald Farren-Price. The girls - Mary Nguyen (Year 8), Stephanie Chow (Year 9) and Theresa Nguyen (Year 10) - played superbly and gained much from the three hour masterclass.

The Senior String Quartet was invited to p|ay at the opening of the Art Show at Very Special Kids in Malvern and they also played at the Friends of Music Cocktail Party in March.

The Vocal Ensemble achieved I" Place in the 18 years and under 'A Cappella' Choir section at the Boroondara Eisteddfod in May.

In May the Lot-eto Symphony Orchestra held an Orchestral Workshop in the Patricia Schaefer Centre with Guest Conductor, Brett Kelly, Principal Trombonist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

TheSymphonic Bandwasawarded aGo/dShie/dAwardinthelntermediate ConcertBandsectionattheMelbourne School Bands' Festival in August. The Year 7&8 Choir performed at the Gardiner Friendship Centre and also enjoyed a Choral Workshop with guest conductor, Mark Puddy in September.

The Clarinet Ensemble visited the John Macrae Centre, performing to the residents.

The Spring Concert was held under Winnie's Wing in October, with performances from the Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemb/e ,Fluet Ensemble, Saxophone Ensemble, Clarinet Quinte, C/arinet Ensemb/e and Year 7&8 Choir.

The Vocal Ensemble performed at 5.00pm Mass at St Carthage's Church, Parl<ville in October.

Junior and Senior School saxophonists and recorder players participated in masterclasses in November given by Tony Hicks (Saxophone) and Ruth Wilkinson (Recorder).

Both Juniorand Senior Stage band players attendeda Rhythm Section workshop at school in October, given by Sonja Horbelt. This was followed by a workshop for the Senior Stage Band.

The Year 7&8 Choir sang at the Past Pupils Mass (November) and members of the Vocal Ensemble sang at the Thanksgiving Mass (November) Year 8&9 instrumentalists and members of the Vocal Ensemble

visited Cabrini Ashwood and performed to residents, including Sister Ruth Winship IBVM.

Loreto musicians were invited to participate in a Celtic Music Soilie, at St Carthage's Church, Sunday 2 December. Thiseventwas organised by the Celtic and Heritage Committee of Melbourne's Celtic Club. Singers and instrumentalists from Years 8 to 10 performed.

Members of the Vocal Ensemble visited St Vincent's Hospital in December and entertained the sick singing Christmas Carols.

Indh idual Student Achievement

In October this year-. Stephanie Chow, Year 9, received her LMusA (Licentiate of Music) on Piano. This is a superb performance result for Stephanie and an extraordinary achievement for a student of her age.

The Clarinet Quintet was awarded an Honourable Mention (2nd Place) at the Clarinet and Saxophone Society competition.

St Cecilia's Strings, Concert Band and Year 7&8 Choir, thoroughly enjoyed a two-day Music Camp in May, at An-abri Lodge, Warburton, which concluded with a concert given to parents and family members.

Stage Band played at a Lunchtime jazz Concert at St Kevin's College during Term 2. Concert Band joined withthe StKevin'sConcertBand and performed at an afternoon concert at BMW Edge in june. The Trumpet Ensemble visited Clarence Parkside Court and performed to the residents.

Congratulations to Theresa Nguyen, Year 10, who was awarded the Kault Prize, by the Victorian Music Teachers' Association, in Februarythis year. This prize is awarded to the candidate who received the most outstanding examination report at AMusA or LMusA level in 2006. Theresa. in 2006, achieved her AMusA with Distinction, on Piano.

We acknowledge the superb achievement of our musicians who achieved their AMusA Performance Diploma during this year.

Anne Nguyen, Year 6

Piano

Olivia Coburn, Year 9 Recorder Monica McGauran, Year 12

Clarinet

Mary Nguyen, year 8 Piano Theresa Nguyen, Year 10 Violin. Theresa already has her AMusA on piano.

During Term 2 the Senior Recorder Ensemble visited MECWA

Prahran to perform to the residents and in Term 3 they performed at the Recorder Guild Soire6.

Congratulations to these girls for their excellence in performance and thank you to their teachers who are members of our Music

Department - Lyn Dernelley, David McNicol, Deana Dodds, Grania The Clarinet Ensemble and the Clarinet Quintet performed at the

Waverley Eisteddfod, with the Clarinet Quintet being awarded 3rd Place in the 21 years & under Chamber Music section. The Senior Recorder Ensemble achieved P Place in the 16 years and under section.

Burke and Elena Solovei.

Students who have entered for AMEB performance examinations

this year have achieved very pleasing results at all levels. We acknowledge the students who achieved an 'A' grading or higher in AMEB Examinations for Grade 5 and above:

1+01rts McCluskey. During the year we farewelled Mrs Jennifer Dickson Caitlin Blackall, Year 8 Clarinet: Grade 5-A (November 2006)

as Music Administrator and welcomed Ms Natalie Lowder to the

Camilla Caldwell, Year 7 Violin: Grade 7 - A+ (November 2006)

position. Thank you to both ladies for managing the administrative

Charlotte Coburn, Year 6 Recorder: Grade 6-A (November

demands of our Music School with great efficiency and care. Finally

2006)

I thank our Director of Music, Miss Mary O'Driscoll who continues

Stephanie Gibbs, Year 8 Theory: Grade 5 - Honours and

to lead the Department with her characteristic commitment

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and dedication, as well as her strength, vitality and vision.

Danielle Grant, year 9 Clarinet: Grade 6-A

Oriana Kinsey, year 9 Clarinet: Grade 7 - A+ Anne Nguyen, Year 6 Theory: Grade 5 - Honours

Mary Nguyen, year 8 Violin: Grade 8-A (November 2006) Nathalie Uong, Year 7 Piano: Grade 8-A Teresa Vu, Year 7 Piano: Grade 6-A

These results cre as received up to the end of October 2007; later resu/ts wi// be /isted in the 2008 Schoo/ Annua/.

Eisteddfods

Congratulations to Mary Nguyen (Year 8) and Theresa Nguyen (Year 10) who achieved great piano performance success during the july holidays at the Geelong Eisteddfod. In the Open Duet section the girls were awarded Ist prize. In the 16 years and under section Theresa received 2nd prize and Mary received an Honourable mention in the 14 years and under section.

Mary Nguyen also was awarded the 3'd Prize, Sonata Award, in the 21 years and under section.

Theresa Nguyen (Year 10) received 2'id Place in the Violin section,

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Charlotte Coburn (Year 6) achieved great individual success in three solo sections - 2nd place in the 12 years and under wind and brass section; Ist Place in the 14 years and under wind and brass section; and |St place in the 12 years and under solo recorder section.

Oriana Kinsey (Year 9) achieved 1" place in the Woodwind and Brass section, 14 years and under, at the Boroondara Eisteddfod. Thank you to Loreto's Friends OfMusic group for their involvement

in all music activities throughout the year. 1 particularly acknowledge their work in hosting their annual Cocktail Party, the transportation of equipment to Music Camp and the concert at Hamer Hall: their superb Annual Music Concert Raffle and generous prizes: the lovely

Champagne Supper at the Showcase Concert and the farewell breakfast and gifts given to our Year 12 musicians. Friends of Music

also generously purchased a cello for use in the School's hire

program. Their ongoing support of the School's Music Department is greatly appreciated.

Thank you also to our team of student Music Leaders - Jialing Chen (Music Captain), India Prior(Senior Chorister), Stephanie Ha (School Pianist), Monica McGauran (Leader of Symphonic Band), Miranda Matheson (Leader of Loreto Symphony Orchestra) and Sophie Russell (Leader of Stage Band). These girls have been a wonderful group of music leaders, great role models and very fine performers themselves.

Sport To our music staff, thirty-three in total, who have taught our Loreto musicians so well in 2007 - thank you for the careful instruction and

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support you have given to your students and to School Ensembles.

At the Early Learning Centre the children engage in a range of

Your commitment to our musicians is sincerely appreciated and

activities that develop their large muscle/gross motor skills -both

valued. 1 extend particular thanks to Andrea Savage (Junior School

informally/ unstructured as well as structured. The beautiful

Music Coordinator) and to our Heads of Instrumental Departments

outdoor environment has planned activities that involve the

- Wendy Anderson (Brass & Percussion), Grania Burke (Woodwind),

children utilising their skills of balance, co-ordination, climbing,

jane Mason (Strings) and Anne Elliott (Piano). Thank you also to

walking, running, crawling, jumping, hopping, skipping and learning

Deana Dodds, Diane Draper, Susannah Foulds-Elliott and jarrod

to control their body in space. Ball skills such as throwing,

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catching, bouncing, kicking and dribbling are also included in the program. By revisiting these opportunities on a daily basis the children's confidence and persistence is also encouraged and developed. As the year progresses, staff alter the experiences to challenge and extend the children's skills in all these areas. Specialist time, "Busy Bodies" encourages specific focus on these skills and the use of appropriate language which further encourages the children to progress.

Years Prep - 6 The Prep - Year 6 girls have had a varied and successful sporting

year

Junior school girls participated very enthusiastically in both House and District Carnivals in swimming, cross country and athletics. The highlight was undoubtedly the great team effort displayed by all members of our cross country and athletics teams. Their commitment to training and great performances on the day paid off with Loreto Junior School winning both the Armadale District

Cross Country Carnival and the Armadale District Athletics Carnival.

..dintl•••• In class time the girls have had lots of fun too, with clinics in rookey hockey, playball basketball, tennis, touch rugby, callisthenics, aerobics and contemporary dance. Specialists visited the school and exposed the girls to new sports and gave expert advice on how to perform

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better in each of these sports. As always, the girls were encouraged to tai<e the next step to become involved in community sport.

Year 5 girls were involved in a Gala Rugby Day ot·ganised by the ARL Development team. This was a wonderful event where the girls

competed against other schools playing Tag Rugby. Loreto won both divisions. The girls have realy embraced this great new game, which has been introduced to the Year 6 curriculum and is played in Year 6 inter-school sport.

14*-rts Lunchtime netball competitions were run for students in Years 3 tb

provided excellent opportunities for the junior teams to refine and

6 throughout Terms 2 and 3. The Year 6 students tool< key roles in

practice their skills for each of the term sports. These camps enable

organisingfixtures, coachingtheteamsand umpiring. The "Goalkick"

the girls to become involved in team building, meet new friends,

program was run again this year for students interested in improving

receive fixtures and this allows the coaches and captains to make

their skills in Soccer. The program was very popular with students

team selections. Numbers have soared for the sports camps this

in Years 3 to 6.

year and continued participation in these camps is encouraged for all juniors in 2008.

In Term 3, two students represented the Junior School at the Regional Athletics Finals. Kate Periera placed P in 1500m, and Holly Cannizzo placed 3'-d in hurdles.

Term I: Swimming, Diving, Tennis and Softball Term 2: Netball Term 3: Athletics

Sixty-four Junior School gymnasts participated in the inaugural

Term 4: Cricket and Basketball

Primary Interschool Gymnastics Championships and Loreto had a very successful day with three teams winning their division, and outstanding performances by all involved! Thankyou to the P-isg

Aerobics

coaches; Libby Dean, Veronica Waite, Megan Lane, Hayley Crigan,

In the second week of the September school holidays 29 students

Carly Gregg and Georgie Toohey, and also to the parents who came

from Loreto entered the Australian Sport Aerobics and Australian

to the competition to support ourgirIs!

AEROSkools Championships at Olympic Park in Sydney. The results were outstanding with every student performing to the best of their

Well done to the division B Junior champion team of Alexandra Scherrer, Kate Pereira, Lucy Bean, Melanie Hannon, Eloise Whitehead, Alex Berry, Nicole Pereira and Madelaine Fabbro. Congratulations to the Division B Senior team which also won their division: Cassandra Votzourakis, Emily Tuddenham, Mary-Anne

Pit-rie, Mia DiNatale, Emelia Bertolini, Laura Barbalaco, Meaghan

ability. Gold medals were awai-ded to Eliza Quinert and Bridie Greene

for their amazing individual routines. The team of Sophie Tostevin, Isabella lafrate and Carla At-di, the team of Amelia Freezer, Stephanie Skerretand Bridie Green and the team of Eliza Quinert, Chiara Ardi,

Howard and Mia Harrison. The Division A junior team of Charlotte

Tess Mc Phersonand Bridgette Gormanall wonsilvermedals fortheir

Wilsom, Isabella Hummerston, Isabelle Pidcock, Talia Cartolano,

performances.

Jessica Kilroe-Smith, Sarah McNamara, Emma Bevilacqua and julia Jorgenson also were champions of their division.

Well done to the teams who placed a very close fourth in their sections:

Samantha Woodley, Sarah White, Hanna Jones and Emily Pakis Years 7 - 12

Sports Camps

Eden Abat, Erica Sinni and Francesca Broome, Eliza Grant, Matilda

Shollyand Stephanie John.

Sports camps are held at the beginning of each school term and have

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Also well done to the other students who had a fantastic year:

achievement this year, with the Senior tearr commencing the season

Katherine Papageorgiou, Ava Frawley, Tayla Daniel and Xanthe

being undefeated after their first three matches. The popularity for

Kanellos. Madeleine Gorman, Alice Date, Carolyn Shembrey. Paige

Badminton once again increased in 2007, this was partially dueto the

Burton, Anna Hughes, Bronte Mathison, Rejane Filippini, Amelia

catching "I love Badminton" t-shirts worn by the captains and their

Beaton and Sarah Gribbin.

passion to involve girls in the game irrespective of their skill level.

Congraulations to all the coaches in the Club who have helped make

Basketball

2007 such a success - Cassandra Oaten, Jenna Flack, Romy Low, Alix

Basketball numbers continued to increase this season with 10

Smith and Eleanor Bunn.

teams being entered into the GSV competition. With the juniors participating in a pre-season clinic ensured that the girls had an

Athletics

The Ath'etics season was a great success with the ath|etics team

earning a place in the GSV Division I Championship Carnival for the first time in 4 years. The athletes demonstrated extreme dedication

and commitment with their early morning training sessions and the athletics clinic. This was then followed by two PB meets, the Preliminary and Championship GSV Carnivals, and the Victorian All School Track Relay Competition. The GSV Preliminary Track and Field Carnival B was a very exciting event with several athletes recording some of their personal best results. Lot-eto Mandeville Hall were placed 7th overall with the

juniors coming Th, intel-mediates 4[h and seniors F.

extremely positive beginning to the season. The junior season began

the season in a positive manner with the junior A team winning 2 out of their first 3 matches and the Senior B team were undefeated for

the season. The basketball players demonstrated commitment to all their matches and training throughout the season.

Cricket The cricketseason was off to a terrific start with thegirls participating in the cricket clinic run by the sports coaches at Loreto Mandeville Hall. The girls were able to significantly develop their skills in preparation for the coming season, under the guidance of our expert

cricket coaches. The seniors began the season undefeated and acted as fantastic role models for our junior teams.

From these carnivals any athlete who recorded one of the top

Cross Country

ten times/distances for her traci</field event throughout the

The 2007 Cross Country team consistently demonstrated hard

Championship Carnival out of the 24 GSV schools was invited to

work and commitment in training and at their regular and frequent

compete at Oly·-apic Park. Loreto Mandeville Hall recorded 9 medals

competitions. The courses were as diverse as the students themselves.

at the completion of this carnival.

Particular congratulations go to the juniors who finished 3'd overall, the Intermediates Ist, and the Seniors also finished 3rd overall in the

Special acknow edgement goes to Siana Madden, Clare Daly, Megan Lane, Camilla Doyle, Ruby Beacroft, Adele Sylvester, Emily McFarlane

championship carnival. This gave the team a total placing of 2nd in Division Two.

and the Year 10 Relay team Anthea Gasparini, Stephanie McDonald, Danica Patawaran and Natasha Simonds.

Place getters: Alisha McNamara (10" Junior), Caitlin Blackall (3'd

Junior), Lauren MeNaniara (loth Inter). Ellen Cullity (9," Inter), Siana Badminton

The membersof our Badminton team are to be congratulated on their

Madden (8th Inter), and Maria Mowbray (8" Senior).

1..OREIT) Mandeville Hall 2007

Repertr During the season the team was inspired by a visit from Benita

Marshall, Celia Fabbri, Isabella O'Brien and Eve Abdallah for their

Johnson (world class marathon runner and elite athlete), After a light

commitment to training and competition.

run at Romanis Oval before the rain set in, the team moved to the

Patricia Schaefer Centre for a DVD of her performances, followed

Loreto also entered a Level 4 team in the Victorian Championships

by breakfast in Caf6 Mandeville and a speech by Benita about her

in October and Eliza Sholly, Alexa Madden, Carly Gregg and

achievements, goals and preparation for events.

Rebecca Fleming rose to the occasion demonstrating a new level of commitment to training in order to fulfil the requirements of

Diving

upgrading to Level 5.

The Diving team has had a very successful year achieving 4th place in

the GSV Preliminary Diving Carnival. In the Championship Carnival,

Hockey

Loreto scored 30 points and tied with Ruyton for |St place. A number of Loreto Divers also competed in the Firbank Aquastars Diving Competition at MSAC and outstanding individual results were

The Loreto Mandeville Hall Hockey season began on a positive note

achieved by Isabella Manton and Ellen Cullity who both achieved 2nd place in their respective age groups. Congratulations also go to Kate Pereira, Alex Garson, Emily Lew, Mia DiNatale, Caitlin Foster, Jessica Delacorn, Madeleine Saporito, Frances DiNatale and Alexa

with the inclusion of several junior players joining the game, some 0whom had never had the opportunity to hold a hockey stick in the past. The Intermediate team was undefeated until the semi finals were they were narrowly defeated in a closely fought match against

PLC. The Senior team had a great season finishing third on the

Madden for their efforts in the competition.

ladder. Each of the 3 teams across the board played with skill and excellence and as each game passed the skill level has grown.

Equestrian

Netball

This year the venue for Equestrian was changed to Balmoral Equestrian Centre in Narre Warren North. We have fewer students involved this season, but those who did attend made exceptional gains in their riding skills. We also had a number of non-riders join the club in both junior School and Senior School. The final week of the season saw all the girls involved in a gymkhana. Congratulations to all the girls on their involvement over the season. The award winners on gyml<hana day are as follows: Presentation: Manning Harrick, Kendall Rider, Brooke Voss; Best

Netball was an extremely popular sport this year with 3 Senior, 6 Intermediate and 9 Junior teams entered into the competition. The Senior A team were placed P in the Zone and narrowly lost the semi-final resulting in 3rd place.

A special mention goes to Madelaine White and Elisabeth Curtis who were selected in the GSV representative netball team. The girls selected from the 24 GSV schools and should be commended on

their selection in this squad.

rider (Gp I): Paige Burton, Nicola Anglin, Mary Shuttleworth; Best

rider (Gp 2): Brooke Voss, Natasha Grant, Eliza Lennon. The Most Improved award went to Emily Lew.

Senior A Ist in Zone: won quarter-final, lost semi-final, won final, 3'd overall

Junior A 2d on percentage in Zone, lost quarter-final, lost sem-

Gyninastics Loreto Gymnastics Club continued to be well represented this year in a number of competitions, both Interclub and Interschool.

final

junior B 2rid on percentage in Zone, won quarter-final, lost semifinal

Junior E Ist in Zone, lost semi-final

Eliza Sholly, Caitlin Foster, Alexa Madden, Joanna Pidcock, Carly Gregg, and Rebecca Fleming competed early in the year in the JETS State Level 4 - 10 competition where the team finished 4th

The Loreto Mandeville Hall Rowing team of season 2007 was

overall. Outstanding individual results were achieved by Carly Gregg

comprised of seven Year 9 crews and a Year 9 sculler, eight Year

Rowing

who placed 2"d on bars, 3rd on floor and 3'd overall, Eliza Sholly and

10 crews and three Senior crews, along with four senior scullers. A

Rebecca Fleming were also awarded their Level 4.

total of 89 girls represented the school in rowing,

This yean Loreto had 6 teams in the Victorian Level 1-3 State

The girls had a very busy season participating in training camps at Geelong, Nagambie and on the Yarra. They also raced in 5 regattas, including the State Championships in the lead up to the Head of the

Pennant in August, with Mikaela janssen and Charlotte Wilson both achieving 3rd on bars in Level I and 2 respectively, At the Brighton Recreational Centre Invitational, Isabella Hummerston placed P on bars and finished 8th overall out of 60 competitors in Level 2.

Schoolgirls Regatta. This regatta, held in Geelong on the Barwon

Charlotte Wilson, also in Level 2 finished I 'Th overall. The Level 3

schools compete and the standard of racing is extremely high.

team of Caterina Palma, Spencer Adams, jessica Kilroe-Smith and Olivia Kelly were very strong and finished I" on vault and 3rd on

The Loreto Mandeville Hall rowing team performed exceptionally

beam. Caterina Palma achieved P Place on vault and finished 3rd

well. The girls rowed with great determination and purpose and as

overall.

a result 15 out of 16 crews and 4 out of 5 scullers made it to the

River is the largest regatta for girls in Australia. Approximately fifty

semi-finals. We had 9 crews in A finals and 3 winning combinations.

At the Interschool Gymnastics Competition in August, Megan Lane competed in the Level 6 - 10 section where she finished 2nd

overall and I" on bars. Clare Daly also achieved F on bars and Ruby Becroft finished 1" on beam in the first day of competition in Level 3, while Nikita Kidman placed 4th overall on Day 2 of the Level 3 competition. Congratulations also go to Alex Jolly, Caitlin Grace, Kaylah Malishev, Veronica Waite, Marnie Dunn, Caitlin Foster, Sarah Papageorgiou, Howcroft, Laura Linshcoten, Marcella Palma, Bethany Hodge, Elizabeth Hannon, Caitlin Bennes, Nikita Kidman, Georgia Cullen, Anna Hughes, Sarah White, Sophie Griffin, Kayla Dunn, Pira

Congratulations to the senior second crew of Catherine Randles, Claire Saundry, Annabel Healey, Ellie Tiernan and Sarah Olle who stormed home to win by 1 54 lengths over their season rival MLC, the Year 10 sixth crew of Steph Gorman, Gen Venosta, Elizabeth Jones, Mikala Maher and Lottie Keel who were a very strong combination which lead from the start to win easily and the Year 9 fourth crew of Rachael Vaughan, Liz Pattison, Lily Holt, Meg Stewart and Bridget Bond who fought it out with Melbourne Girls Grammar for 900 metres and hit the front only two metres before the finish line. The rowing team showed terrific school spirit throughout the

weekend. There was a force of blue under the freeway bridge to help

SCSA Championships Division I and finished 2nd in Division I GSV Championships. our best ever team performance! Numerous

bring the crews home. As competitors and supporters, the Loreto

swimmers qualified for the GSV Championship night in individual

Mandeville Hall rowers did the school very proud. Thank you to

eventsandall out-yearlevel relaysalsoqualified forthe Championship

the rowers, coaches and supporters for your commitment to the

night. This proves we not only have some excellent swimmers but

program throughout the season.

we are developing great depth in our swim team.

Snowsports

Some outstanding performances from the Championship night are

A wonderful 2007 Interschool Snowsports season has now come to a close and this year we had 37 students from Year 3 to Year 12

competing in the Championships at Mt Buller. The entire mountain becamea mosaic of coloured race bibsas thecompetitors began their races on Sunday 26 August and continued until Friday 31 August. Congratulations must go to all the girls on their efforts and results this year, The training weekends were not always held in the most favourable conditions but the girls' attitude remained positive as did

their ability to make the most of the time they had together at the snow. The girls demonstrated real improvement in their teChnique and style over the season and I understand that Mr Schmidt is a bit

concerned that he will not be able to keep up with some of them next year!

as follows:

Annabel Suffren Year 12 - Silver 50 Backstroke and 50 Freestyle Maria Mowbray Year 11 - Gold 100 Freestyle. Silver 50 Butterfly, Bronze 50 Freestyle.

Emily Higgins Year 11- Silver 50 Backstroke Olivia Wells Year 7 - Gold 50 Breaststroke

Year 11 Freestyle relay - Gold - Emily Higgins, Annaliese Foley, Clara Baini, Maria Mowbray Year 11 Medley relay - Gold (same team as Freestyle Relay)

The following girls also competed very well in their individual finals; Year 7 Anna Guastalegname Year 8 Annabelle McNamara, Isabella Russo

Year 9 Laura Foley, Carly Gregg Year 10 Tessa Kuiper, Eliza Tiernan.

Special mention must go to Isabel Hennessy of Year 7 as well as

Year 11 Annaliese Foley

Natasha Cohen, Matilda Parolini and Breana Cilia of Year 8 who

qualified for the Nationals this year. These were held at Falls Creek from Sept 13 - 16 and it was outstanding to see Natasha Cohen collect a Silver medal for the Bordercross and a Bronze medal for the snowboard Grand Slalom.

Relay swimmers:

Year 7 Anna Hughes, Eliza Christie, Sophie Griffin Year 8 Alisha McNamara, Alice Van Veenendaal

Year 9 Eloise Smart, Lucy Higgins, Olivia Coburn, Lauren McNamara

Year 10 Genevieve Venosta, Eliza Monti, Julia Sweeney Soccer

Year 12 Caitlin Grace, Isabelle Tolhurst, Monica McGauran

The number of participants in Soccer this season was outstanding, with Loreto entering 2 Senior, 4 Intermediate and 4 Junior teams in

The success of the swim team is undoubtedly due to the dedication of

the GSV winter competition. All the girls trained hard in the rain,

our swimmers and coaches to train year round and the participation

hail or shine and this hard work resulted in improved performances

of girls who may be involved in other activities during the year but

from several of the teams. A special thank you to out- Senior leaders

join the training in Term I to be an integral part of the team.

Alicia Deak and Daniela Cravana for all their assistance and support

Congratulations to ALL team members for an outstanding year.

with both junior training sessions and matches. Tennis

Specialist Dance Report In the second week of the September school holidays 13 students

from Loreto entered the Australian Cheerleading Championships at Olympic Park in Sydney. The girls performance was exceptional against some of the best cheerleading teams in Australia. The team consisted of Mimi Scheriani, Emily Pattison, Caitlin Howard, Sophie Griffin, Mollie Parkes, Olivia Giordana, Meg Argentino, Eliza Grant,

Matilda Sholly, Eugenie Prior, Victoria Sheldon, Marnie Dunn and Kate Pattison. Thank you to Romy Low for all her hard work during the year.

Surf Life Saving

Surf Life Saving was soaring in popularity in Term 1 2007. with the perfect setting of the sun, sand and sea. Weekly training sessions ensured continual improvement of the teams board paddling, rescues, beach sprints and the gruelling run-swim-run event. The

team competed in the Twilight Metro League Competition held at South Melbourne SLSC against several other schools. Loreto

entered 3 teams of 9 participants, but were not successful in making it into the finals.

Congratulations to the Senior A tennis team who finished on top of

Swimming Our swimming team has continued to improve and has produced, yet again, some outstanding results in 2007. The team won the

the ladder and the Senior B team who completed the season in 5,h place. There were other outstanding results across the board with each of the junior teams finishing in the top 3 and the intermediate

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R ortd displaying some pleasing results. Loreto Mandeville Hall now Ic

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forward to continued success in tennis with the continuation of

positive and enthusiastic participation.

With Thanks I sincerelythank all members of the School Council and Committees for their contribution to the School throughout 2007, for their generous contribution of time and expertise. The School relies upon this support and we are grateful for the contribution of each

Volleyball Term 3 Volleyball saw many new players join the Volleyball team for the first time. It was astounding to WitneSS the development and

Council and Committee member.

enthusiasm of the junior volleyball team. Lead by Mi- Mulcahy the juniors demonstrated refinement of their skills and knowledge of this social and skilful sport. Most competitions were very closely

It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with School Captain, Olivia Dalton, and School Vice Captain, Zoe Wood, who have been outstanding student leaders for the Year 12s and the student body this year. I both thank and congratulate Olivia and Zoe for

fought.

their contribution to Loreto. 1 further recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of all our School Captains and leaders

Water Polo

The Term 4 Water Polo team demonstrated dramatic improvements in their skills, fitness and teamwork as a result of their training and practice in Term 2. The Senior and Intermediate players acted

as mentors and role models for the younger players, assisting them with the rules and improving their skills. The teams faced tough opposition but improved as the season continued. 2008 should see even greater participation of students in Water Polo,

in various aspects of School life this year.

The Parents' Association of 2007 have been a great support to the School, and have once again enabled many special projects to be completed. Pat-ticularthanksareduetothe President of the Parents' Association, Mi- Gaspare Sirianni for his leadership and steering of the committee over this year. I also thank Mrs Christine Walsh for her work as treasurer of the Association, and recognise further the

many parents who work on the Committee throughout the year, We are greatly indebted to all the parents who have given of their time so generously to work towards our premier fundraising event for

2008, the Bright Lights Ball, and we look forward to the support of the whole School community at this event on 2 May next year.

The staff of Loreto Mandeville Hall work consistently for the good of all students in our wonderful School. The staff, both teaching and non-teaching, deserve our unreserved thanks and recognition and I pay tribute to them for their contributions in so many different ways.

I recognise the quality and support of the school Leadership Team - lan james (Director of Business Operations), Andrew Schmidt (Director of School Operations), Louise Peyton (Deputy PrincipalDirector of Junior School), Catherine Sim (Deputy Director of junior School), Elizabeth Burns (Deputy Principal-Director of

Studies) and Mary Petrie (Deputy Principal-Director of Pastoral Care); we are blessed to have a leadership team so skilled, dedicated and committed, and I thank them for all they do each day in the leadership of their particular portfolios. The Sisters of the Institute

of the Blessed Virgin Mary are a visible and active presence in our School - they communicate with our students at Assemblies, regularly address and lead the staff in professional development, in-service and reflection, and are a welcome and evident presence around the School. We thank the sisters for their ongoing interest k

and involvement in our School.

In concluding this annual report for 2007,1 record thanks to the members of our School Council: john Sheldon (Chairman), Peter

Friends of Sport A special thank you to our wonderful Friends of Sport who continue to provide great support to the Sport department. We very much appreciate the time our sports parents have given to all Loreto sports evc BIts during the year.

Suffren (Deputy Chairman), Jane Kelly ibvm, jacqueline McGilp ibvm, Christopher Pidcock, Lucy Christie, john Phillips, Paul Lacava, Stuart Fowler, for their dedicated, generous and committed governance of the school. 1 recognise and thank, on behalf of the whole School Community, the contribution of out- Chairman, john Sheldon, who

gives of his time mostgenerously, and for his supportof the Principal and staff.

Stars of the Week Dr Susan St.·iwns

Congratu|ations must go to a|| the girls who received an award

for "Star of the Week", This award was given to any girl from Year 7 to 12 who demonstrated appropriate leadership qualities at all times, attended all matches and training sessions and set a

good example to all other students participating in that sport,

Principal 1.oreto Mandeville 1-hill Toorak

Loreto Mandeville Hall

The members of School Council are tireless in their work for the

School Council Report 2007

for the contribution of their skills and time this year. 1 recognise the

School, 1 express my sincere thanks to each of the Council members work of Sr jane Kelly ibvm, Mr Paul Lacava. Dr. Jacqueline McGilp

On behalf of the Loreto Mandeville Hall School Council, 1 endorse

ibvm, Mr Chris Pidcock, Mr John Phillips, Professor Peter Suffren,

the Annual Report of the Principal, and present this summary 2007

Mr Stuart Fowler, Mrs Lucy Christie, Ms Sylvia Walton and myself,

Annual report to the School Community.

assisted by Dr. Susan Stevens. 1 particularly thank retiring members of School Council Professor Peter Suffren (Deputy Chairman of

Once again School life this year has been rich and varied. The staff have directed and led the students to grow and develop in both curricular and cocurricular areas of School life, and the results are testament to the remarkable effort of staff and students

Council 2007, Chairman of Property Committee), Mr Paul Lacava (Council Member and Finance Committee Member) and Ms Sylvia Walton. Their contribution to School Council has been greatly valued.

behalf of the members of Council I congratulate the Principal, Dr Stevens, the staff and all students from Early Learning to Year 12 on all that has been achieved in 2007. Each year the students push new

I would like to thank all members of the various school committees

for their work during this year:

and further boundaries in levels of scholarship and achievement in sporting, debating, dramatic and musical fields. and they are to be

To the Property Committee comprising Professor Peter Suffren

commended for all that they do so well.

(Chair), Mr Stuart Fowler, Mrs Jane Nathan, Mrs janine Ralev, Mr Peter Walsh, Mr Robert McGauran, Dr. Susan Stevens, Mr Walter

In terms of physical development of School facilities, 2007 has been

Mueller, Mrs Rose Doolan, Mr lan James and Ms Louise Peyton.

a year of consolidation and planning. Together with the Principal, School Council has worked hard this year to complete a range of minor projects includingthe upgrade of the Multi Purpose Room, the refurbishment and upgrade of the Breakfast room in Mandeville Hall,

the relocation of the Junior School Learning Resources Centre and the construction and development of dedicated facilities for Music and Drama for our Year Prep-6 students. The wonderful results of

Annual Givingthis year has enabled the School to proceed with plans to refurbish the Chapel of Christ the King and we look forward to the renewal of this sacred space which sits in the heart of our School, and represents so much of what our School is about. 1 thank the whole School community for the generous response to our 2007

To the Development Committee, which comprised Mrs Lucy Christie (Chair), Sr Toni Matha ibvm, Mr Peter Higgins, Ms Elizabeth Hunt, Mrs Joy Hanrahan, Mr Carlo Vaccari, Ms Loretta Cinque, Mr Michael

Tsotsos, Mrs Rose Doolan, D.r Susan Stevens, Mr lan james, and Ms Louise Peyton.

To the Finance Committee, comprising Mr Chris Pidcock (Chair), Mr john Phillips, Mr Geoff Sharpe, Mi- Paul Lacava, Mr Michael Burn, Mr

john Nolan, Dr. Susan Stevens, Mr lan James, Ms Louise Peyton, Ms Kerry O'Dowd.

Annual Giving Appeal. The School needs your financial support in

order to carry out projects such aS the Chapel refurbishment.

The Council Review Committee works hard to support Council and

The academic results of the School are excellent and are a tribute to

To my co-Committee members, Sr jane Kelly ibvm, Professor Peter

the outstanding calibre of the staff and the efforts of the students.

Suffren, Dr Susan Stevens, thank you for your guidance and advice

The Principal's Annual Report details significant and impressive

throughout 2007.

ensure the smooth and efficient running of Council and Committees.

results in many and varied fields of scholarship. Loreto Mandeville

Hall continues to build on its fine reputation as a leading School

This year Deputy Chair of Council, Professor Peter Suffren. retires

in every area. The pastoral care program at our School is also a

from Council, Council Review Committee, and Property Committee.

feature of excellence and distinction, and the concentration on such

Peter has been a strong and constant supporter of Loreto

a high level of pastoral care both supports and enhances the level

Mandeville Hall for a number of years. Over a long period of time

and quality of academic achievement. A Lot-eto education pays great

he has contributed his time most generously to the School. Several

attention to one's faith and spiritual development, and the Principal's

significant property developments took place under his stewardship,

Report for 2007 details commendable involvement by the students

including the construction of the Barry Sports Centre, the Basement

in liturgies, social justice projects and engagement in activities for

Drama Centre, Cafd Mandeville and the Sr Ruth Winship Science

the betterment of society. 1 thank all staff, both teaching and non-

Centre. On behalf of the School community I thank Peter for his

teaching, for all that they have given to the School in support of the

generous contribution to the School and wish him well in his future

students this year.

relocation.

I thank and congratulate our Principal, Dr. Susan Stevens for her fine

In conclusion, I wish the entire School Community the peace and joy

leadership of the School this year. In every area of School life, Loreto

of the Christmas season, and a happy New Year. We look forward

Mandeville Hall is proceeding from strength to strength under her

with confidence to the 2008 school year

leadership. John Sheldon

Together with Dr. Stevens I also thank the school leadership team - Ms Elizabeth Burns, Mrs Mary Petrie, Mr lan James, Mr Andrew Schmidt, Ms Louise Peyton and Ms Catherine Sim. The leadership

team, together with the Principal, ensures that Loreto Mandeville Hall remains a leading girls' school in the Lot-eto tradition. Our Early Learning Centre, St Peter's, directed by Ms Kylie McLennan also deserves mention for the quality of educational experience offered to our very youngest students.

(:bairman- School Council I.oreto Manda'ille Hall Toorak

Our Actions Speaking with Our Words On Social justice Sunday this year, the Australian Catholic Bishops

On Feast Day, Fr Peter Norden put out a challenge to a|| those

released a statement titled Who is my Neighbour? Australia's role as o

present to invite the stranger, the refugee, the asylum seeker

global citizen. Through the document, challenges were posed to all

to our table, or a dinner party, or Saturday night gathering with

Australians to consider our role in "making the world a home in which

friends. He explained that it is all well and good to raise money or

all are welcome", "acting in solidarity", "being a good global citizen",

discuss Social Justice issues, but that the real challenge is in putting

"foreign aid, development assistance and trade justice", "military

our commitment into action. 1 wonder what opportunities have

alliances and interventions", "the United Nations and international

presented themselves since Fr Norden posed this challenge, and

financial institutions", "climate change" and "border protection and

how willingly we have taken them on. In the parable of the Good

refugees". The statement was a call for us to act more in the interest

Samaritan, we hear the message that everyone is our neighbour. It

of those who are not as prosperous or secure as us.

is easy to find excuses for ignoring the need of our neighbour. It is easy to invite our friends to social gatherings, but what: about those

When considering our global connectedness, we

who are not often invited? This is a great challenge to us as adults,

need to move from the head to the heart. We

and something that young children find very difficult to accept,

do the thinking but then we need to move to

With adult support and modelling, we can assist our children in

action....We need to be inspired to take action, to

looking out for opportunities to aid their neighbours, whoever

do something to correct the injustices and to put

they may be.

right the situation so there might be an increased

prospect of peace, security and deve/opment for

(Afs) Louise Peyton, Director oflunior S,bool

all.

(Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, 2007)

While so many of the concepts were beyond that of a Primary curriculum, it was interesting to "audit" some of our Social Justice initiatives against the challenges of the Bishops. 4

The Caritas Project Compassion focus this year was on assisting financially poor communities to establish better farming practices to enable them to feed their familiesand usetheproduce fortrade. There was also reference to micro-credit arrangements in these countries. At Loreto, the girls viewed the Caritas promotional material over a number of weekly assemblies, then took on the challenge of collecting and donating money to assist those not as fortunate as ourselves. Our focus was both fundraising and awareness-raising.

During Reconciliation Week, a number of the Senior Primary classes participated in a mass hand-shaking exercise, where students sat with someone they did not know well and shook hands for about fifteen minutes. Within the joined hands was a spoonful of plaster, While the girls held hands and shared information about themselves, the plaster dried to form a "shell". The shells were included in a

sculpture of hands created by the members of ANTAR, Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation. The exercise was to highlight our support for Indigenous Reconciliation, and to demonstrate to the students what they might do to improve cultural relations within Australia, is to sit and share something of themselves with someone else.

Recognising that there are many people even within Melbourne who are living in very difficult circumstances, the students were also involved in collecting coats to go to the Sacred Heart Mission early in

winter, and they donated many Christmas presents for distribution by St Vincent de Paul and Catholic Aboriginal Ministry during their Christmas appeals.

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