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From our Principal Dr Susan Stevens
As Mary Ward people in the Loreto tradition, we see and seek God in all things. In looking back and reflecting on the year of 2020, and in recognising and acknowledging the many and serious challenges that were before so many of us, it is the quality of kindness, generous, abundant, sincere, unexpected kindness, that has characterised the whole community of Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak. The challenges of the year have brought into ever sharper focus the imperative for us to think of others, to be women and men for others, to do whatever has been within our capacity to make the world a better place for someone else, for others. The many kindnesses offered and received this year have in turn produced an explosion of gratitude – for the people around us, we have been thankful.
In reading and perusing this inspiring issue of the Mandevillian you will absorb the flavour of the year, and like us will marvel at all that has been accomplished and achieved, despite the setbacks. I thank our parents, students and broader community. I thank you for the many responses we received upon the publication of our new Strategic Plan 2025. Over the last year the Directors of our Board, under the Chairmanship of Gerard Dalbosco, have worked with the Leadership Team of the School, and in consultation with broader stakeholder groups, to determine the stated direction for our fine school over the next five years. I encourage you to read this document, and to join in the excitement we feel in presenting it to you. The pillars of our strategy; Student Formation, Leading Excellence in Learning and Teaching, Inspiring and Motivated Staff, Facilities, Resources and Infrastructure, Financial Strength and Community Engagement offer a structure for our operation and further development in maintaining our position of one of the leading Schools in Australia. We treasure above all our Catholicity and Charism, and celebrate the Loreto virtues and values in all we do, reflective in this forward planning. In reading and perusing this inspiring issue of the Mandevillian you will absorb the flavour of the year, and like us will marvel at all that has been accomplished and achieved, despite the setbacks. I congratulate our students and staff for this, and thank them for the all they have given and contributed to so many throughout the year. 2021 heralds the Loreto Year of Felicity. We look forward to sharing it with you, with joy.
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A Message from our
Chair of the Board Mr Gerard Dalbosco
We will never forget the year of 2020. We commenced the year looking forward to a new and innovative timetable and a significant new building project. It was going to be a busy year and we were both optimistic and energised at the thought of all that lay ahead. The challenges that then emerged with COVID-19 caused the year to play out in a very different way.
We now look back on the year, disappointed at the things we missed, but emboldened by what the School has achieved, due to the amazing strength of the Loreto Toorak community. I thank all parents for their amazing support of the School and its staff over the course of 2020. Our parent community remains strong and supportive and this was evident in many ways during the year, perhaps no more so via the many families that elected not to take up fee concessions that were offered. This enabled us to support families that required it and not increase fees for 2021; and for that the Board is very grateful. I congratulate our students for their resilience, their acceptance of and engagement in different learning models, and their extraordinary participation in programs. As always, our students showed their Loreto quality in doing their best and achieving much in doing so. I know that their teachers are extremely proud of them. Anticipating a fresh start in 2021, we are already planning to return to a more normal school life for families and students, albeit with some changed operations. We have learned a lot this year and some of the changes that had to be made, ‘the silver linings,’ will certainly be retained. The Board recently released the next iteration of the School’s Strategic Plan, Strategy 2025. Developed by the Board, in conjunction with the Leadership Team, Strategy 2025 outlines the School’s vision and strategic priorities for the next five years. It has been formulated to enable the School to continue to perform at the level of excellence that we have come to expect from Loreto Toorak, and in doing so, deliver the best outcomes for students, staff, and 4
the broader Loreto community. We are looking forward to working hard around its implementation in 2021. The new St George’s building, which will deliver stateof-the-art classrooms and learning spaces for our junior secondary year levels, as well as offices, a lecture space for the use of the whole school and more underground parking, has progressed on time and within budget throughout the year. When students and parents return to School following the Christmas break, the construction itself will be visible, giving a real idea of what the building will look like when completed. Excitement will certainly build over 2021 and we can hardly wait until the building is ready to be occupied in 2022. We were very excited this year to be informed of an incredibly generous bequest from the estate of Margaret Tutton, in memory of her sister Betty Ryan (Tutton). Betty attended Loreto Toorak in the 1920s and married a NSW grazier, John Ryan, who was killed overseas while serving in World War II. The Loreto community provided great support to Betty and her family at the time. Betty passed away in 2003 but Sr Ruth Winship ibvm remained a great friend to the family and her ongoing kindness inspired Margaret to leave a bequest to Loreto Toorak in honour of her sister, Betty. We expect to receive the bequest of over $3.5million by the end of the year. It will be a wonderful addition to our Give a Girl a Dream fund and will support a Loreto education for many, for many years to come. A big thank you to Peter Walsh, a fantastic Loreto Toorak supporter, for his assistance with this bequest and to Dr Stevens and Ms Judy Reid and Mrs Louise McNamara for their advocacy and ongoing focus on our bequest program, which goes from strength to strength.
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My sincere thanks to all parents who served as members of the various committees, working parties, focus groups, clubs, and associations this year. I acknowledge the contribution of all volunteers and express the gratitude of the Board for all that has been contributed. Much of the success enjoyed by the School is due to the work and support of these groups and committees. I acknowledge, in particular, our Board of Directors and members of our Board Sub-Committees, who bring great commitment and capability to our School. This year, even more was asked of them and they have made an enormous contribution. I thank: Deputy Chairman and Chair of Property, Peter Higgins; Chair of Finance, Louis Chiam and Chair of Risk and Compliance, Annette Wiltshire; and Directors of the Board, Bede Noonan, Sylvia Walton, Lesley Gillespie and Kate Collins.
Words seem inadequate in expressing our appreciation to Loreto Toorak Staff this year. Strategy 2025 states that our staff are the most valuable resource within the School, and this was demonstrated repeatedly in 2020. In a time of great uncertainty and in very trying circumstances, our staff worked incredibly hard, were extraordinarily innovative in their ability to adapt to remote learning and always had the wellbeing our students foremost in their minds. Together with the Board, I offer our sincere thanks for the contribution that they made in what was a very difficult year. I offer congratulations to our Deputy Principal - Director of Studies, Ms Samantha Jensen, who leaves to commence her appointment as Principal of Mt Alvernia College Brisbane. In her leadership of curriculum, Ms Jensen has inspired best practice in all facets of teaching and learning and the ever-improving outcomes for students at all levels, and particularly VCE, is a credit to her. We have been fortunate to have been so well led by Ms Jensen in this area, and on behalf of the Board, I thank her for her significant contribution to the School over many years and wish her all the best as she returns to her home state of Queensland.
Each year, this report provides me with the opportunity to thank our Principal, Dr Susan Stevens. Tested this year, like no other, Dr Stevens, supported superbly by her Leadership Team, has once again led the School with distinction. On behalf of the Board, I offer my thanks to Dr Stevens for her continued, outstanding leadership and commitment to the School. 2021 heralds Dr Stevens’ final year as our Principal and we look forward to her continued leadership of our wonderful school, together with the opportunity to celebrate the significant contribution that Dr Stevens has made and the legacy that she will leave. We are delighted that Ms Angela O’Dwyer, our Executive Deputy Principal, will succeed Dr Stevens as our new Principal in 2022. Since joining Loreto Toorak in 2017, Ms O’Dwyer has contributed significantly to the progression of student development across our academic, pastoral,
co-curricular and spiritual programs. She is passionate about working in a school environment that is committed to providing programs that support positive student outcomes and has demonstrated a commitment to the provision of exceptional education for all young women, with an emphasis on strong values, high expectation, creativity, and academic challenge. The Board will work very closely with Dr Stevens and Ms O’Dwyer over the course of 2021 to ensure a smooth leadership transition. It will be an important year for us all, as we to work together to support this exciting change. In closing, I wish all families a peaceful, joy-filled, and safe Christmas; we look forward with hope, optimism, and enthusiasm to sharing a more normal 2021 with you.
MR GERARD DALBOSCO CHAIR OF THE BOARD
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Planning for the Future
Loreto Toorak Launches the 2025 Strategic Plan “Do something to ennoble their lives, and aim at something excellent.” – Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a Catholic independent girls school and is acknowledged as one of the leading schools in Australia. Highly regarded for our academic, cultural, sporting, pastoral and social justice programs, we aim to produce young women who are well educated, well-informed and able to thrive in a fast changing world; young women who have a strong personal interest in actively shaping a positive future for their community, be it local, national or global. Over the last 12 months, the Board, together with the Leadership Team, have revised the School’s Strategic Plan. This involved assessing the School’s performance relative to our current strategic plan and examining the forces that are shaping future education and the way in which it is delivered. Strategic Plan 2025 is the culmination of that work and outlines the school’s vision and strategic priorities for the next five years. Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is proud to be a member of the international Mary Ward schools’ network, comprising over 100 schools and spanning five continents. Eight of those schools are located in Australia and together form the Loreto Schools of Australia. The Mary Ward Schools Compass and the Loreto Schools of Australia Mission Statement provide a strong foundation for our vision
and strategy. Both incorporate the values of freedom, justice, sincerity, verity and felicity, which have provided a framework for Loreto education for over 400 years. These values remain fundamental to our school and underpin the education of our students and our proud tradition. Embracing this framework, we have formulated a strategic plan which will enable the School to continue to perform at the level of excellence that we have come to expect from Loreto Toorak, and in doing so, deliver the best outcomes for students, staff and the broader Loreto community. This plan reaffirms our vision and outlines the strategic priorities which will project the school forward and ensure its ongoing success. We are pleased to present Strategic Plan 2025.
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Farewelling our Captains of School
Mia O’Callaghan and Francesca Zappia What a year! 2020; a year that none of us would have expected. At the start of the year, our biggest concern as Captains of School was maintaining a cohesive school spirit with the new school timetable. Yet, little did we know that we would be thrust into the midst of leadership online. At the start of the year, with great enthusiasm and optimism, we eagerly embarked upon our roles, ready to influence the Loreto community with our Verity theme; “ignite our light, let truth unite”. Having rarely thought much about Verity before, we were ready to passionately promote the ideas of being authentic and true to the rest of the student body. Verity was exemplified in our wonderful Performing Arts Festival where our senior students put on a night to remember for our entire Loreto Toorak community.
for the students, it offered some light relief and was a vehicle through which they could connect with the School Leaders. Although we deeply missed our friends and certainly would have preferred a year trapped in the atrium of the Mandeville Centre rather than our bedrooms, our year at home has undoubtedly uncovered our resilience. This year has provided different challenges for everyone, but embracing a positive outlook, we can say that our circumstances have left us with lifelong skills that we can draw on in future years. It has deepened our sense of gratitude, particularly for the smallest instances of human connection.
This year has deepened our sense of gratitude, particularly for the smallest instances of human connection. However, Verity has taken on a completely new meaning in the context of our current climate. On Sunday 15 March 2020, Loreto Toorak students were informed of our first transition to online learning and we quickly realised that Microsoft Teams would become our new best friend. Initially anticipating an interesting and trivial two-week quarantine experience, only looking back now can we realise and appreciate the fact that Loreto Toorak girls have conducted most of their lessons online this year. Although initially disappointing, the challenges of the remote learning experience only encouraged us as Captains of School to work even harder to bolster school spirit. Our semi-frequent production of Keeping up with the Councillors episodes became our new platform to interact and engage with the girls at home. For the Councillors, it offered them the opportunity to demonstrate and share their tips and tricks of surviving quarantine life, and 8
Whilst we have been told many times what a disappointing year it is to be Captains of School, we politely disagree with this statement. Leadership is not all about everything running smoothly; true leadership is about maintaining perseverance and flexibility even when confronted with challenges, like a global pandemic. Yet, we would not have made it through this time without the support of all our teachers. We would particularly like to thank Dr Stevens, Ms O’Dwyer, Mrs Guggenheimer, Mrs Jaensch and of course our wonderful Councillors for their continuous encouragement throughout this year. Finally, to the Class of 2020, we wish you all the best in your future endeavours and despite not being together in person this year, we remind each and every one of you that once a Loreto girl, is always a Loreto girl.
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2020/2021 School Councillors Introducing our new Student Leaders With joy we announce our new School Councillors for 2020/2021. We trust that they will exercise their responsibilities with wisdom, generosity, joy and in solidarity with their companion Councillors. We also congratulate and acknowledge our Loreto Toorak Captains of School for 2021 Eliza Galimberti and Sally Bertoncello. We applaud this group of students, who have pledged themselves as leaders of Loreto Toorak, that they may understand their responsibilities and carry out their duties in the spirit of kindness and concern for others. May they strive to observe the rules and help to maintain and develop a good spirit in the School so that all who form this Christian community in the spirit of Mary Ward may grow together in the love and service of God and all people. We thank our outgoing Year 12 Leaders for all they have contributed to the School during their time of influence.
Pictured: Loreto Toorak Captains of School for 2021, Eliza Galimberti and Sally Bertoncello (centre front), with newly elected School Councillors 10
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2020/2021 School Councillors
Pastoral Portfolios Year 7
Sophie Broome and Madeleine Hill
Year 8
Year 11
Year 9
Year 12
Sophie Noonan and Grace Taranto Olivia Lefoe and Esther Wells 12
Year 10
Milla Hyslop and McKenzie Venus
Clarisse Dinh and Sophie Kennedy Sally Bertoncello and Eliza Galimberti
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Administrative Portfolios ELC-Rathfarnham
Mission & Justice
Matilda Appleby and Renee Zafiropoulos
Georgie Dole, Lily Kelsey, Paige Kokoras and Mia Ooi
Environment
Wellbeing
Mabel Avery and Chloe Kfouri
Francesca Apolloni and Chloe Milionis
House Captain Portfolios Barry Celeste Crivelli and Bridget McFarlane
Mulhall
Mornane
Ward Elizabeth Ives and Charlotte McLean
Millicent McGrath and Niamh O’Donoghue
Martha Evans and Eliza Simpson
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Captains of Co-Curricular Areas Drama Captain
Piper Van Echteld
Music Captain
School Pianist
Clarisse Dinh
Sophie Nguyen
Public Speaking Captain
Senior Choristers
Sport Captain
Head of Middle Years Theatre
Symphony Orchestra
Head of Theatre Design
Sophia Murray
Madeleine Hume
Jessie Leung
Symphonic Band Demi Zafiropoulos
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Stage Band Francesca Apolloni
Sophie Kennedy and Ashlea Rigney Maryrose Johnson Ella Breene
Head of Junior Debating
Mary Faith Cullinan
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Individual Sports Captains Aerobics Diving
Soccer
Bridget McFarlane
Celeste Crivelli
Sky Austin
Athletics
Gymnastics Swimming
Madeleine Hume and Mia Ooi
Sophie Broome
Delilah Goodwin and Olivia Lefoe
AFL Hockey Georgia Flannigan
Mary Faith Cullinan
Tennis
Badminton
Netball Indi Japp and Amelie Nash
Triathlon
Rowing
Volleyball Sabrina Collie
Sophia Murray
Basketball
Isabella Cortez
Georgia Court and Madeleine Hume
Isabella Hughes
Isabella Blackney and Madeleine Hill
Cricket
Snowsports Waterpolo
Liberty Armsby
Julia Sweeney
Milla Hyslop
Cross Country Softball Sadie Chiu and Georgia Court Elizabeth Ives
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Loreto Toorak Farewells
Ms Samantha Jensen
Deputy Princpal - Director of Studies This year and on behalf of the entire school community of Loreto Toorak, I wish to acknowledge and thank someone who has been both significant and influential in the educational journey and personal formation of every Loreto student, Deputy Principal - Director of Studies, Ms Samantha Jensen. Over the years in her leadership of curriculum, Ms Jensen has worked and supported both students and staff tirelessly, seen and unseen. Her steering of all things related to student learning, individual improvements, the solving of problems encountered in the learning of many, her rejoicing in all achievements both great and small, has been a gift to Loreto Toorak of great magnitude.
Importantly, the care that has been given to each student at various and frequent times over a decade, and all years prior, is reflected in Ms Jensen’s pride of Loreto scholars of every age. Under Ms Jensen’s academic leadership, many courses of studies have been introduced into elective streams, offering our students ever greater opportunities for a breadth and depth of educational experience. The flourishing of Loreto Academy and it’s promotion of the love of learning, her leadership of professional reading and discussion groups, Cicero’s Circle, and Plato’s platform, her reimagining stages and structures for the teaching of languages, mathematics, the arts and humanities, has been inspiring. Importantly, the care that has been given to each student at various and frequent times over a decade, and all years prior, is reflected in Ms Jensen’s pride of Loreto scholars of every age. Ms Jensen will be missed at the swim meets, on the river and sporting grounds, in the audience for theatre and music performances, and as an interested attendee at debates. Although she will leave, her influence will most certainly endure. How fortunate and blessed is Mt Alvernia College Brisbane to have secured Ms Jensen as their Principal next year. Ms Jensen is looking forward to returning to her home state of Queensland, and to her family who live there. She goes with our immense gratitude for everything she has contributed so generously and graciously to our School. On behalf of the community of Loreto Toorak, we thank Deputy Principal - Director of Studies, Ms Samantha Jensen, and warmly congratulate her as we bid farewell.
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An Interview with
Mr Séamus Scorgie
New Deputy Principal - Director of Studies Loreto Toorak is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Séamus Scorgie to the role of Deputy Principal - Director of Studies to commence Term 1 2021. Séamus has held the position of Deputy Principal - Director of Staff since 2018 and previously held the positions Director of School Operations and Senior Studies Coordinator. Eliza Galimberti (Captain of School, 2021)
Sally Bertoncello (Captain of School, 2021)
As Loreto is constantly evolving, moving into your new role, what is your vision for the future of our school community and where do you see the school throughout the next 10 years?
Do you have any further ideas on promoting STEM for students?
We are so incredibly fortunate to be part of a school community, which is not only amazing but is constantly seeking to improve. Over the next 10 years I believe that education is going to change at an incredible pace as new technologies and occupations develop. In 10 years’ time I imagine that we will offer subjects we have never heard of, that utilise technologies we can only dream of, to prepare our graduates for careers that don’t exist yet. Mia Ooi (Year 11)
How has COVID-19 influenced the future approach to how Loreto conducts its teaching and teacher-student interactions? COVID-19 has shown the key role technology plays in today’s society and that it will only become more significant as we move into the future. This year has shown not only how incredibly adaptable and resilient our students and staff are but also how effective online communication can be when done well. Our greater understanding and appreciation of online communication has the potential to bring the world that much closer to our students. Based on what we have learned this year, I can see our classes taking guided tours of the Metropolitan Museum of Art or taking a walking tour of Paris to see for themselves where the French Revolution took place all through Microsoft Teams.
I am a strong advocate for the continued promotion of STEM, which I believe helps to open our students’ eyes to the possibilities of the future in an everchanging and evolving landscape. For this reason it is important that we provide our students with a wide range of opportunities to assist them in discovering what’s possible. I would like to see the promotion of STEM extend right across the School from VCE all the way down to Prep, the earlier the better. Greta Hardwick (Year 6)
What do you feel will be the most important part of your new role? I believe that the most important part of my new role will be to make sure that the School’s curriculum continues to adapt and change over time particularly as a result of both student voice as well as emerging opportunities. No doubt over the next few years there will be a range of new subjects offered to students, I believe that it will be important for any new subjects to have clear pathways through to VCE and beyond to provide our students with a platform from which they can progress towards the career of their choice. Francesca Zappia & Mia O’Callaghan (Captains of School, 2020)
What is something that you can take from your previous role to enhance your new role? My current role has provided me with the opportunity to work with people across all aspects of our School and has required me to always keep an open mind and to remember that anything is possible. I think that this frame of mind will be very important for me to keep hold of when overseeing the School’s curriculum and to believe that we can make anything work.
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Séamus Scorgie BSc, BA(Hons), GradDipEd(Sec), MA (Monash), MEd(EdMgt) (Melb), GradCertCathSt, GradCertMgmtNFP, MBA(Exec) (ACU), MACE Séamus is a dedicated lifelong learner undertaking a wide range of academic qualifications. In addition to his formal study, Séamus has also continued to pursue his interest in Egyptian Archaeology and has recently had a chapter on “Egypt's Second Intermediate Period” published in the internationally acclaimed book, Dust, Demons and Pots: Studies in Honour of Colin A. Hope. An outstanding and well-respected teacher, Séamus has taught VCE Biology and Science at Loreto Toorak, and has been responsible for the introduction and promotion of two new electives, Archaeology and Aviation. For both these new electives, he developed and wrote the course, inspired the inaugural students and in so doing, contributed meaningfully to the School’s strategic imperative to promote STEM for girls. Séamus is well known in the broader educational field, and actively contributes at network and association level. He has worked extensively with the VCAA including the position of Assessor for both Environmental Science and Biology, and as an Examination Vetter. Séamus has also acted as Victorian representative at the ACARA Senior Science Forum. Séamus has demonstrated his faith leadership as an existing member of the Loreto Toorak Leadership Team, and his instinctive alignment with the Catholic values of Loreto, and the charism of Mary Ward have always guided his practice. We warmly welcome Séamus to the position of Deputy Principal - Director of Studies, commencing January 2021.
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St George’s Building Project
The Vision of John Sprunt Principal, Architectus Melbourne
The vision behind the St George’s redevelopment is outlined here by John Sprunt, Principal of Architectus and captured by Dr Kellee Frith. The architectural vision has been crafted by Paulo Sampaio as Design leader of the project.
It was not that long ago that Architectus was accepting an International Award for the Mandeville Centre, which is now the established hub of the School in learning, community and library and providing the best possible teaching and learning environments for Loreto Toorak’s young students. With that success behind us we were given the opportunity once again to commence on the Schools’ next building project; St George’s redevelopment.
The new building will comprise three levels of teaching and learning above ground, and one level underground with external sunken courtyards. A further double basement will be provided for car parking, accessed via the Mandeville Centre basement. The building replaces a series of seven individual building projects known collectively as the St George’s Wing which were essentially extensions to the original Mandeville Hall mansion building St George's. The proposed building development was prioritised following an extensive review and audit of all school buildings and education needs in the 2015 master plan review. Parity of experience, occupant wellbeing and internal environment quality were key design drivers, helping to shape and frame a formal response to the functional brief. In 2017 there was an intense consultation process, led by Dr Kellee Frith (Architectus), conducted to understand the needs of the Loreto Toorak’s Years 7-9 students and their teachers to formulate the pedagogical and spatial requirements for the project. Through this process four important themes emerged all of which have been the focal point of our vision for the project: • • • •
Equity of Experience Social Interaction and Informal learning Technology as a learning tool Beautiful and inspiring learning environments
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is about ensuring staff and students alike are inspired and engaged, and at the same time comfortable to be their individual selves. The idea that a space can create or encourage a behavioural response was very important in the design of the new building. Teaching spaces are enclosed but with strong visual connections to informal learning spaces and equally to outside; activated and anchored to their local environment; informal learning areas are spatially connected but with moments of occupation and purpose, with a social or pastoral heart to each year level capable of much larger groupings. Double height spaces will serve to connect levels spatially, but there should also be a sense of spatial variety that will encourage a different quality of experience; much like the experience of entering through the Mandeville Centre, whether through the three storey gallery space, library atrium or screened volume to the western edge. The idea that the way a building can be experienced through movement was similarly important; whether by passing over or through a threshold as a way of preparing for what lies ahead, or via a walkway or stair that crafts a spatial awareness. More formal areas are entered from communal and social spaces which in turn are accessed via separate stairwells or directly from Reception or from outside, intended to create a different experience and set of learning and social behaviours Internal materials are defined by texture and quality, eliciting a certain mood or characteristic whereby the warmth of timber is complimented by the softness and tactile nature of furnishings, or the honesty of glass, the fineness of steel and strength of concrete. That visual connectedness can provide harmony and security at the same time, whilst highlighting student centred positive education. The new St George’s building will include beautiful public spaces that inspire and delight as they welcome students, teachers, parents and the broader school community into
the new home for Loreto Toorak’s Years 7-9 students. Contemporary formal classroom spaces will provide equity of experience for all students by supporting and promoting strong learning relationships with teachers. These spaces will be linked by informal learning areas that provide venues for students’ social learning relationships as well as opportunities for teachers to use collaborative learning experiences to enhance Loreto Toorak’s strong academic practice. This building will reflect all that is important to Loreto Toorak – it will provide a sense place, of belonging, it will be inspiring, and it will challenge the girls to be the best that they can possibly be.
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More than bricks and mortar, this building is about ensuring staff and students alike are inspired and engaged, and at the same time comfortable to be their individual selves. – John Sprunt, Architectus Melbourne
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Awarding the
Margaret Pratt Scholarship Irene Popan, Year 11
The Margaret Pratt Scholarship is awarded to a Year 11 student who possesses a very high level of ability in Science and who is planning to undertake a career in Scientific/Medical Research. The scholarship is designed to recognise, reward and encourage a student who is seeking to contribute in this field and is someone who is eager to raise awareness of the work of the Margaret Pratt Foundation Heart Lung Transplant Trust now part of the Lungitude Foundation. In 2020, this scholarship has been awarded to Irene Popan. Irene is currently completing her Year 11 VCE studies. Based on near perfect scores in 2019, Irene convinced the Deputy Principal - Director of Studies that she was ready and able to undertake two Year 12 studies this year in both Mathematical Methods and Biology. In addition to excelling in both of her Year 12 studies this year so far, Irene is also studying; Year 11; Chemistry, Specialist Mathematics, Legal Studies and English. Irene has expressed a strong desire to pursue Biomedicine at Melbourne University, a dream she has held for a number of years. Irene possesses a natural curiosity and a love of learning and relishes the opportunity for personal challenge. As a strong advocate for the Sciences, Irene is looking forward to supporting the work of the Lungitude Foundation over the coming years and is delighted to be the recipient of this years’ Margaret Pratt Science Scholarship.
I feel so incredibly grateful to have been granted the Margaret Pratt Science Scholarship. I’m so lucky to be at a school that offers such amazing opportunities for students such as myself. "I feel so incredibly grateful to have been granted the Margaret Pratt Science Scholarship. I’m so lucky to be at a school that offers such amazing opportunities for students such as myself. The sciences have always been a strong passion of mine and the fact that I have been given this scholarship is just indescribable. I will definitely try my best to raise awareness for the Lungitude Foundation and the awe-inspiring Margaret Pratt, who dedicated her own life to improving survival rates for lung transplants. I think we can all try to be more like her and I hope I can live up to her legacy."
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Celebrating our Virtual Launch and Online Gallery Loreto Toorak is proud to present the work of our talented students in the virtual VCE Art Show. Launched on Tuesday 13 October at 7.00pm by Australian contemporary artist Petrina Hicks, the VCE Art Show showcased artworks from 70 of our finest VCE Art, Studio Arts, Visual Communication Design (VCD) and Media students. “The challenge that 2020 has placed on our students, staff and parents during the remote teaching and learning model has been considerable. So, the fact that our students have worked so diligently, creatively and professionally during this time, is profound”, shared our Head of Visual Arts, Sue Burke. “I am inordinately proud of their commitment to their creativity and their craft”. You are invited to view the Opening Launch video and browse the virtual gallery using the hyperlinks provided. We are thrilled to share this exciting digital experience with you.
VCE Art Show Awards We acknowledge the winners of the VCE Art Show People’s Choice Awards and the Industry Awards. People’s Choice Awards Art - Bridget Earner and Sophie Tanner VCD - Yasmin Fuller and Daniella Camuglia Media - Lila McPhee Studio Art - Emma Weinstein Deans Art Art - Flora Kelly and Anastasia Purcell Eckersley’s Media - Rachel Zhu and Alessia Chapman Cavalier Art VCD- Juliette Marquat Studio Art - Madeleine Hooker Studium Signs VCD - Alyssa Betts Studio Art - Olivia Martin
Opposite: Bridget Casey, Rainforest Sublime. Right: Flora Kelly, Animalia
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Alyssa Betts Doggi Delights Brand Identity and Logo Visual Communication Design Digital Media Adobe Illustrator Doggi Delights is a company that sells organic treats for dogs. This product was created as there are very few dog brands that provide healthy, chemical-free treats for dogs. The organic colour palette and simple design aesthetic, create a logo and packaging concept that make this brand look healthy and fun for dogs to enjoy!
Bridget Earner Stuck In a Moment Art Oil and acrylic on canvas This artwork explores ideas of inevitability in life. It uses the image of dripping honey, a natural preservative, to represent the futile and uncomfortable attempt to still the inevitable challenges and changes of time within one’s life. The artwork challenges the viewer’s perception of what modern-day media depicts as the ‘perfect life’ and the absurdity of expecting to live up to this unrealistic expectation without the natural and inevitable experiences of ageing and loss.
Madeleine Hooker Searching for Clarity Studio Arts Ink jet print on foam core with resin The aim of my artwork is to capture the intensity of emotion that some of us are feeling in the current isolation climate. The young girl’s portrait longingly gazes to the left reflecting elements of anxiety and insecurities, she appears out of focus with glass in front of her covered in clearly formed three-dimensional water droplets which disturb and confuse her vision. The clarity seen in the droplets, could symbolise a solid and clear future or impending obstacle to overcome.
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Flora Kelly Animalia Art Acrylic paint on wood My artwork is a composition of stylised animal figures that attempt to reflect the hierarchy engrained in our society today, that renders animals as inferior to humans. My piece aims to question this perceived human superiority by encouraging viewers to consider how the concept of dominance over animals has influenced the mistreatment and abuse of them globally. Moreover, my artwork invites the audience to reflect upon their own personal connections to animals and asks them to view the animal kingdom from an alternative perspective.
Olivia Martin Freedom Studio Arts Digital ink jet print My artwork aims to reflect on the struggle of humans to find a sense of freedom. Throughout our lives there are times where we can feel trapped and entombed by our problems and sense of self. This has been particularly relevant in 2020. Through a positive mindset we can learn to move on from troubling times and escape to find the freedom and joy life has to offer. The symbolism of the entrapped figure cocooned in fabric, then gradually emerging from her enclosure to escape and fly freely, is something that I hope will bring enjoyment to the viewer.
Sophie Tanner Lifesize Art Oil and charcoal on canvas My personal concept is a focus on the unobserved calamities that are often deeply felt within in a single moment in time, yet rarely spared any thought or reflection, and subconsciously dismissed. Subsequently, I wish to shine a light on these overlooked moments of the everyday and present a narrative that highlights the importance of being acutely aware of the occurrences that can be charged with an intensity that congeals the air.
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The client ‘Mr Noods’ a Melbourne based food restaurant, WHOSE food takes inspiration from refined modern Asian food with a particular focus on noodle dishes. Mr Noods has requested the design of a logo which is to be featured in various contexts including the side of a food truck, on menus, signage and uniforms so must be easily identifiable and conformed to various contexts. The logo itself must have a modernistic approach and utilise tones of pink whilst encompassing both chopsticksand a bowl, whilst having an easy to read typeface.
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Rathfarnham Writing Competition Celebrating our Winning Authors
The Rathfarnham Writing Competition, in conjunction with Book Week, was a wonderful success. In its fifth year, the interest level from the students was inspiring and the stories written by our girls were thoughtful, complex and simply amazing. Congratulations to the Rathfarnham students who entered the competition, you should all be incredibly proud of your work.
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Special congratulations to our first place winners who will have their stories published in our Library and available to read via our Mandevillian; Madeleine Dwyer (Prep), Arabella East (Year 3) and Lydia Zhu (Year 6).
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Inspiring Works of Justice There is no doubt that the experience of COVID-19 and lockdown in 2020 has brought about significant hardships and challenges to everyone in our community, our city, our country and indeed, our world. In particular, for those members of our community who are vulnerable, elderly, already bearing the weight of physical and mental illness, and who may have experienced financial distress and disruptions to employment brought about by the pandemic, it has been a considerably difficult year. As a Loreto school, we instil a Catholic education which liberates, empowers and motivates our girls to use their individual gifts with confidence, creativity and generosity in loving and responsible service; and it is this drive and motivation to bring about good in the world, through responsible service and giving back to the community, that we admire in our students. We celebrate two such examples from students in Rathfarnham who, during lockdown, were inspired by the idea of reaching out to help others. Immaculate Conception in Hawthorn, the local parish of Greta Hardwick (Year 6), developed a social justice initiative during lockdown to prepare meals for vulnerable members in the community. When Greta, who already likes to cook, heard about the initiative and saw her mum involved, she asked if she could be involved as well. “It is good to cook for others, particularly those who need help”, Greta shared. So Greta, alongside members of her parish, worked together to prepared meals, such as pasta and meatball sauce, for vulnerable members of her community. Greta noted that “it made me feel really good to do something for someone else”.
Louise Graham and Zara Brajkovic (Year 6), were also inspired to reach out during this period of lockdown. Friends Louise and Zara, who live within the 5km radius of each other, offered their help and companionship to their elderly neighbour, Mrs Joanne Gould. Mrs Gould, whose daughter attended Loreto in Perth, WA, was undergoing regular treatment for a long-term illness, and her situation became more complex due to the isolation experienced during COVID-19. With her family living interstate, Louise and Zara took it upon themselves to regularly check in on Mrs Gould, sending her messages of support and well wishes. “We sent messages to cheer her up”, said Louise. “She was alone and it is something that we could do to help her”, shared Zara. Mrs Gould wrote to the School to share her appreciation for the help from our students, sharing “The love kindness and compassion these girls have shown me is far beyond their years. I wanted to let you know what an asset they are to your school and community. In their actions, they have demonstrated the kindness and compassion of our front line workers to somebody who needed help.” Above Left: Greta Hardwick (Year 6) preparing meals for the vulnerable members of the Immaculate Conception parish. Above Right: Louise Graham and Zara Brajkovic (Year 6)
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ELC Returns to St Peter’s Parish The End of an Era
It is with much excitement that preparations are now underway in earnest for the St Peter’s Early Learning Centre community to return to the St Peter’s site on Toorak Road for 2021. Painting and refurbishment of the indoor learning spaces, as well as the redesign and construction of a brand new, fully landscaped outdoor space, will ensure a learning environment that complements and reflects the St Peter’s ELC educational philosophy. In line with the change in location, we would like to advise that the current Board of Management will also change, and St Kevin’s College Toorak will become the sole administrators from January 2021. The new St Peter’s ELC, under the auspices of St Kevin’s College and located at the Parish of St Peter’s Toorak, will continue to operate as at present, as a co-educational facility and in every other respect. In the interim, St Peter’s ELC will continue to enjoy the beautiful surrounds of Loreto Toorak for the remainder of this year, and further afield, anticipating the serenity and beauty of the site at St Peter’s Catholic Church next year. As a fitting farewell to the Loreto Toorak campus for St Peter’s ELC, a Farewell Liturgy was held at the Chapel of Christ the King on Tuesday 24 November 2020. Present were Dr Susan Stevens, Principal of Loreto Toorak; Mrs Catherine Maimone Crowhurst, Director of ELC and Rathfarnham at Loreto Toorak; Mr James Daly, Director of Glendalough at St Kevin’s College; Mrs Kathleen Brohier, Head of St Peter’s ELC, along with St Peter’s ELC staff and children.
“As our final official ceremony within our partnership with Loreto Toorak, happy tears were shared as we reflected on happy memories and our time together during our liturgy. Taking a moment to stop and reflect is always so important, ensuring the memory is captured and moment marked in time”, shared Kathleen Brohier. As a parting gift from Rathfarnham and Loreto Toorak, Mrs Catherine Maimone Crowhurst presented St Peter’s ELC with a framed collaborative artwork from the Rathfarnham students, depicting the iconic fish of St Peter, who was a fisherman. As a return gift from St Peter’s ELC, a plaque and a special box were presented to Loreto Toorak, containing a collection of self portraits from the ELC children, as well as photos of every child and educator that has been at St Peter’s ELC since its inception in 2002. Opposite: Dr Susan Stevens, Mr James Daly, Mrs Catherine Maimone Crowhurst, along with ELC staff and children farewell Loreto Toorak. Below: From the archives, a #flashbackfriday moment. The Loreto free Kindergarten - life during the Great Depression. An informal kindergarten group on the front verandah of the cottage in Bank Street, South Melbourne, c. 1930s
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A Farewell from St Peter’s ELC “We think of a school for young children as an integral living organism, as a place of shared lives and relationships among many adults and very many children. We think of school as a sort of construction in motion, continuously adjusting itself.” – Malaguzzi, 1998 This year certainly took us all by surprise, as we were faced with challenges and conquered each one. Through the power of technology, we were able to stay connected, keep relationships and community intact, and when we returned on site in Term 4, returned to our new normal with ease. Our return to Loreto Toorak in Term 4 was a bittersweet one. We knew this was our final term here before returning to 581 Toorak Road, but it was also to be our final term in our partnership in education with Loreto Toorak. Much discussion and brainstorming occurred by our teacher researchers, trying to think of how best we could say farewell, but also leave a little piece of St Peter’s behind. Our project began with the children, and asking about our fish. What do they mean? Why are they different sizes? Who could they be? Frazer – “They’re fishes.” Asher – “There’s three fish.” Maya – “Yeah, a daddy, mummy and baby fish.” Do you know what a group of fish swimming together are called? Frazer - “A school of fish.” Isabella - “They are the students.”
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The children then noticed our fish throughout their day. The flag blowing in the wind at our ‘new normal’ entrance to the ELC, on their bags, signs around the classrooms, papers. Isabella – “We’ve got St Peter’s fish on our backpacks!” We started to think differently about the fish, and that perhaps the three fish could be something different, not a family in the traditional sense, but a school – our St Peter’s family. Allegra – “The group of the fish. The little one is the Kinders, the medium one is the Pre-Preps and the big one is the teachers.” We thought, if we were to say goodbye, and thank you to Loreto Toorak, then giving a gift, and a collection of memories and our time together would be best. Gigi – “Giving a present is a really nice thing to do, and it will fill up someone’s bucket.” On a large piece of fabric, the children and educators of St Peter’s ELC added their own fish, and all together in our school, we swim together. Hendrix – “It might look like a family.” James – “‘Cause we’re all friends.” Todd – “It’s a school.”
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In our final weeks together, we shared a liturgy with the children, educators and members of our St Peter’s ELC Board of Management. Due to our ‘new normal’ in 2020, our liturgy was recorded to share with our families and community. It was during this service, that the children each shared themselves, a self portrait was added to our memory box, alongside each and every child and educator that has been a part of the educational journey from 2002 to 2020. Placed over the items, was our ‘School of Fish’, and as Andreas shared, “My fish is powerful, he has heaps of stuff to protect all the fishes”, we placed the fabric on top to keep it all safe.
As we continue to adjust ourselves, we say thank you and farewell to Loreto Toorak for our many years together in partnership. On behalf of all those that have been on this journey - we say thank you and goodbye. Above (L-R): Anneliese, Frazer, Lilly, Bailey Below: ELC Children at the Farewell Liturgy held in the Chapel of Christ the King at Loreto Toorak.
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VCE Soloists’ Concert A Showcase of Musical Excellence
Due to the unfortunate challenges related to live performance this year, our annual Showcase Concert, scheduled to be held at Elisabeth Murdoch Hall in the Melbourne Recital Centre, was unable to proceed. Although extremely disappointing, it was determined that under no circumstance were our wonderful students going miss out on sharing their gifts and talents with those that need to experience them most right now. On Friday 16 October 2020, the Music Department successfully launched the online VCE Soloists’ Concert; an evening of music of the highest calibre from exceptional musicians in Years 11 and 12 at Loreto Toorak. The abilities and prowess of our musicians, both students and staff, are to be fervently applauded. We are particularly grateful to the performers’ instrumental teachers and accompanists for the role they play in facilitating such excellence and passion from these incredibly gifted students.
Congratulations and thank you to all that have been involved in the many months and years that have led to this evening’s performances. It is my pleasure to present to you these incredible students and invite you to join me in appreciating the VCE Soloists’ Concert for 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by or lost loved ones during this tumultuous year, and further dedicate this VCE Soloists’ Concert to all those that need a little more music in their lives right now.
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Amanda Coleman Year 12 Flute
Clarisse Dinh Year 11 Piano
Jessie Leung Year 11 Violin
Meredith Lim Year 12 Violin
Sophie Nguyen Year 11 Piano
Irene Popan Year 11 Cello
Elizabeth Prosser Year 12 Xylophone
Ashlea Rigney Year 11 Voice
Serena Su Year 12 Cello
Thi Tran Year 12 Piano
Kasie Wang Year 12 Piano
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performing ARTS We are proud to launch our Spring Radio Play, Lord of the Flies; production created by our talented Years 10, 11 and 12 students. This year, COVID-19 has forced us to go beyond traditional visual theatre and explore an aural world to bring you the production you are about to hear. Though at first daunting, being limited to the medium of sound afforded us great creative liberty and a new approach to the play which I hope you will enjoy. The process of creating the audio play involved meeting with cast members every Monday and Friday over video call to rehearse several pages at a time and discuss how to approach the scenes. After this, the girls would record their lines throughout the week and send their recordings to sound designer, David Franzke, who edited them together one line at a time to create seamless dialogue. The final step was to incorporate sound design and accompanying visuals. Due to the sheer number of talented performers at Loreto Toorak, we decided to create two separate casts who have worked together to create two district and gripping performances. A huge thankyou is in order to our co-collaborator, David Franzke, who is one of Australia’s most experienced composers and sound designers for theatre. His work has spanned 25 years of live theatre, dance and visual art. He is the recipient of four GreenRoom Awards for his work on Night on Bald Mountain, Away, Melancholia and Picnic at Hanging Rock - all produced by the Malthouse Theatre. His work has been performed at the Sydney Opera House, MTC, STC and Edinburgh Festival, to name a few. However, we know him as Dave who never ceases to amaze us with his work and who elevates our theatre at Loreto Toorak so much – all with jokes and good humour along the way. We must also thank Ms Smith, our amazing Head of Performing Arts who has so enthusiastically taken on this challenge and has certainly been a source of enormous guidance and support to myself and the girls. Certainly, the story is one which is both violent and raw, but I think that is what made it even more of an
attractive play to take on. In these times, cooped up at home, I think it has been a great outlet both for myself and the other girls. In the midst of a raging war, a plane evacuating a group of schoolboys from Britain is shot down over a deserted tropical island. The boys come together and initially attempt to establish order and elect a leader. Ralph is elected while Jack takes control of the choir who are decided to be hunters. At first, the boys enjoy their life without adults, but soon, events begin to take a more frightening turn. Ralph and Piggy, turning their minds to rescue, attempt to keep a signal fire burning in hope of attracting a ship, however this soon gets out of hand and marks the beginning of disorder on the island. Meanwhile, Jack becomes increasingly preoccupied with the act of hunting and leads the hunters in the killing of a pig. Soon, many of the boys are gripped with a strange frenzy and bloodlust, dividing the group into two tribes. Before long, the fear of a beast lurking on the island spreads among the boys after having seen the silhouette of a dead parachutist in the darkness, consequently sparking hysteria. In search of this beast, Simon encounters the bloody, fly-covered head of the hunted pig and he has a terrible vision, during which it seems that the head – the Lord of the Flies - is speaking to him. Simon suffers an epileptic fit after which he sees the dead parachutist. Understanding then that the beast does not exist externally, but rather within each individual boy, Simon travels to the beach to tell the others what he has seen. But the others are in the midst of a chaotic revelry and murder him with their bare hands. Unable to restore order, the story descends further into savagery with frightening consequences.
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Spring Radio Play The Cast of Lord of the Flies
Amanda Coleman Year 12
Laura Ellingworth Year 12
Olivia Colman Year 11
Abigail Gitsham Year 10
Eliza Simpson Year 11
Isabella Cortez Year 11
Grace Jackson Year 12
Millicent Walker Year 12
Allanah Duggan Year 12
Maryrose Johnson Year 11
Francesca Zappia Year 12
Meg Nugent Year 10
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public SPEAKING It could be argued that 2020 has been a year of action. Circumstances necessitated finding new ways of working; not necessarily better but alternatives that brought unexpected benefits. Public Speaking is an activity that has gratefully transferred online but not without its challenges. What we missed was the social interaction with the speakers from other schools and the non-verbal feedback from adjudicators and audience. The experience however has brought students into the world of video conferencing. This year, more than ever, has made video conferencing meetings, for education and business, no longer an option but a necessity and it will be these students' future. Our Public Speaking participants have no doubt learnt a lot about how lighting, microphones, backgrounds and placement of notes can impact effective communication. We are excited to launch the Celebration of Public Speaking.
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UN Gender Equality Summit Hosted by the UN Youth of Australia Organisation
On Saturday 24 October, UN Youth Australia, in partnership with UN Women Australia, hosted a national online summit on the role of the United Nations in advancing gender equality worldwide. Loreto Toorak was proud to invite Alana Collins, Lucy Marsh, Emma Wang and Elaine Ye to participate in this summit. Through workshops and interactive problem solving activities, students developed their knowledge and understanding of the current state of gender equality worldwide, and the UN’s involvement in advocating for gender equality abroad and at home. Participants heard from two inspiring female leaders, Janelle Weissman; the Executive Director of UN Women Australia, and Zahra Al Hilaly; the Australian representative on the UN Women Beijing +25 Youth Task Force. The delegates participated in a Q&A to learn how gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls are central to the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “The Summit was a great experience to hear different opinions from women around the world and discuss issues in today’s society. It was a great chance to talk about the impacts that gender inequality has on different countries, as well as in the areas of politics, education, and health. This Summit also allowed us to connect with like-minded people and discuss how we can work towards gender equality. - Emma Wang (Year 9) “This Summit was a great opportunity for young Australians to approach the continuous global dilemma of gender inequality and the impact it has on education, politics and health. It helped me broaden my horizons in learning about and supporting gender equality, and encouraged me to connect with young Australians and be empoweredm to advocate for gender equality and “become leaders of today.” - Elaine Ye (Year 9) “The Summit was an experience I will never forget. We started the day with ‘ice-breaking games’ where I got to know girls from across Australia. Our first speaker, Janelle Weissman, spoke to us about justice, gender equality and women in leadership around the world. Zahra Al Hilaly spoke to us about diversity in politics, her experiences with the UN and unprivileged women in the world. I’m so grateful to have been given the opportunity to participate. - Lucy Marsh (Year 8)
“We spoke about how our generation can move to change these problems and the steps that the UN has already taken in the right direction. I found the summit beneficial for my knowledge and awareness around equality issues. I think that many people believe that we have equality already but that is wishful thinking and we still have a long way to go. It is important that we speak out about domestic violence, harassment and assault, even though they are hard topics to talk about. The day gave me a lot of time to reflect and think more about these problems in our society and what I can do to help, as well as the people around me. -Alana Collins (Year 8) Above (L-R): Participants in the UN Gender Equality Summit, Elaine Ye, Lucy Marsh and Emma Wang. Absent Alana Collins.
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CELEBRATION OF SPORT
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Olympic Change-Maker Award Recognising the Olympic Spirit
The Australian Olympic Change-Maker program recognises and rewards students who are demonstrating the Olympic spirit through leadership and driving positive change in their communities.
Grace Taranto, Year 11 Peter Norman stood in solidarity with John Carlos and Tommie Smith amidst the Civil Rights movement at the 1968 Olympics, regardless of the implications on their careers. When I learnt about that iconic photo and the actions of those three men, I came into contact with the idea of the athlete I look up to, the athlete I am striving to be. Whilst on the Junior Matildas Pacific Island Tour last year, representing Australia, I became injured and wasn’t able to play. Whilst devastating, it gave me a chance to look at the game from a different perspective, to immerse myself in the cultures of the countries I visited and to learn the place and value of sport in communities other than mine. I learnt that true strength comes from the heart and soul, not the muscles alone. Ultimately, the values of the player transcends opponents and the game itself. This is what I bring to every athletic opportunity I receive - I am working to be an athlete who inspires people with this Olympic Spirit someone who can create environments where anyone with determination, grit and a good attitude can thrive.
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GRACE TARANTO Niamh O’Donoghue, Year 11 I believe to demonstrate Olympic spirit it is important to be not only involved in exercise regularly and committed to your sport, but also to encourage others to experience the joy that competing and practicing a sport can bring. To demonstrate Olympic spirit, I participate in as much sport as I can and have the privilege of experiencing the pure joy of competing and representing a club or school. The friends, mentors and skills that are gained through sports are unmatched in any other area of life and the bonds you form with people while improving yourself physically and mentally are lifelong. It is for this reason that I dedicate my time to helping others develop their skills. Many sports, including gymnastics, have taught me persistence, dedication and the benefits of hard work which are skills I work to teach young sportsmen and sportswomen when I coach. To coach others in a sport has always been a dream of mine and by helping them explore the world of sport I believe that is demonstrating Olympic Spirit. The world of sport and exercise has brought me so much joy and I think it’s only fitting I can help others experience this for themselves.
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Year Level Champions
Celebrating our Highest Achieving Sportswomen Awarded to the student who has demonstrated excellence, taking into consideration accumulative points across GSV Sport from Term 4, 2019 through to Term 3, 2020. Even though two terms were remote, these students have displayed ongoing dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to participation during this period.
Alice Evans Year 7
Sophie Leishman Year 7
Milla Richardson Year 10
Cleo Richardson Year 8
Madeleine Hume Year 11
Bridie Hill Year 9
Darcie Slattery Year 12
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MWIA Global Projects
The COVID-19 Impacts by Michelle Gale
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In recent months the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of our world. The communities and work of MWIA and our project partners are severely impacted. Here, we share some of their recent experiences. A reminder that, more than ever, we are interconnected members of the Mary Ward family. The Kolkata Mary Ward Social Centre in India coordinates several critical projects with the support of MWIA. One major project is the running of more than 15 local schools for children of migrant workers in the brickfields. The open-air factories where clay bricks are handmade have shut down and these workers have lost their livelihood. With no available transport, they cannot return to their native regions and remain stranded at the brickfields. The KMWSC team mobilised its network to distribute rice, dal (lentils), potatoes and salt to 400 families in 4 Brickfield schools. With the advent of COVID-19, the Darjeeling Mary Ward Social Centre, India, has seen dramatic changes. Their successful Collective Voices program focuses on empowering women, particularly in the areas of gender and labour rights. Many of these women work on the tea plantations of West Bengal which have now closed. The region is in lockdown leaving the traditional workers without money for food. They rely on the good works of organisations like the DMWSC to provide food relief for their families. Loreto Rumbek in South Sudan sadly had to close its school doors in late March for the first time since it opened in 2008. Following government orders, the girls returned to their families across the country for at least 4 weeks. The health clinic at Loreto Rumbek remains open and recent school graduates who trained as nurses and health care volunteers are engaged in educating the local community on staying safe from coronavirus. During April, this health team reached 3000 people (mostly women) at various water collecting points. They taught the community social distancing, hand washing, the use of the flexed elbow when coughing and avoiding handshaking. COVID-19 cases in South Sudan are thankfully, very few – a good news story at this time! The Balay Banaag residential children centre in the Philippines is a program providing care and support for the female children of women working as prostitutes to forge an income for themselves and their children. Strict quarantine restrictions mean that social workers, educators and even the children’s mothers can no longer attend the centre, leaving the Marist Sisters to tend to the children’s daily needs. Many children are considered vulnerable and do not have a place they call home. Mothers with homes have requested that their children stay at the centre as their presence makes prostitution difficult and puts the children in precarious situations. Enterprising Loreto Sisters in Timor-Leste, Aithien and Margie, are producing face masks to protect the health of locals in Gari-uai. The proceeds provide food supplies for the community. Nyumbani Village in Kenya is a leader in the care of people living with HIV/AIDS, including orphans and vulnerable children. MWIA currently provides tertiary education scholarships for youth from the village. The village which began in 2004, supports 981 orphans and 100 grandparents and carers impacted by AIDS. With their expertise, they prepared the communities they serve for the full impact of COVID-19. To be successful, all staff, children and families served by the Nyumbani Programs, need personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of the COVID-19. They require more masks as additional medical needs arise, and food insecurity brings instability to the most vulnerable in the village. MWIA’s goal in vulnerable global communities is to support disadvantaged people as the coronavirus spreads. The devastation we see in Australia is heartbreaking – families losing loved ones, whole industries crashing to a halt and long lines at Centrelink. We are grateful for the work of our leaders and government, providing stimulus and funds to lessen the impact. However, we must not forget that those situated in our MWIA global projects have no safety nets or government resources. The health, social and economic challenges faced by the worldwide community will seriously affect families living in poverty. We thank you for your support of our global MWIA projects at this crucial time. Feature Image: Loreto Rumbek students preparing to study from home.
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Loreto Vietnam
Education for Change
by Michelle McCarty, Loreto Ministries On the door of a classroom at the Can Thanh Special School in the mangrove rich Cần Giờ district of Southern Vietnam, there is a poem...
Cô Giáo – Beloved Teacher Beloved Teacher The teacher of mine Likes to dance and smile. She shares funny tales, Songs and lullabies, Also many games, That all of us like. We’re attached to her All throughout the days.
In Vietnamese culture and tradition, the role of a teacher is highly valued. On annual Teachers Day, November 20, many people carry out the custom of visiting or writing to their former teachers and expressing their gratitude for the inspiration, encouragement and advice this significant person gave to them. The right to and the gift of an education is celebrated by the whole community and the title “Cô” as teachers are called in Vietnamese, is one of admiration and respect. Mary Ward International Australia (MWIA), focuses on supporting these teachers, their students and communities through the work of Loreto Vietnam. Loreto Vietnam was founded in 1997 by Sr Trish Franklin ibvm. Sr Trish’s vision, as a passionate and gifted teacher herself, was to work to ‘lift up the learners’ of Vietnam, particularly those disadvantaged by disability or poverty. Today, Loreto Vietnam operates under the guidance of an Advisory Board and the energetic leadership of Executive Officer, Mr Nguyen Viet Dung, and his dedicated staff. Loreto Vietnam continues to focus on bringing about ‘education for change’. As a Loreto organisation this core 52
belief of Sr Trish, Dung and all who have worked with them, reflects the commitment of Mary Ward people to ensuring that the right to an education, and to the dignity, respect and flourishing it brings, is accessible to all children, particularly those who are most vulnerable. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No. 4 ‘quality education’ underpins these efforts of Loreto Vietnam, with the complementary aim of building capacity in the school communities. Focusing on creating effective learning environments and lifelong learners, they manage over 20 current and future projects. Environments are improved through the refurbishment of rural school toilet blocks from broken, dank and limited outhouses, into clean, bright and private facilities where students learn the skills of communal hygiene. Friendly libraries, filled with new books, add to the learning environments of poor rural communities, as have small computer labs, enabling teachers to run STEM classes in these schools. Special education training for the teachers of children with both intellectual and physical disabilities has been a focus for Loreto Vietnam, as well as supporting the equitable access of these learners in special schools. School packs, including resources required to make the best of the academic day, are ongoing projects that make a practical difference to these young learners. The welcome provision of bicycles to transport school kids around rural areas benefits their whole family.
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Cô Thu, the warm, wise and wonderful principal of the Can Thanh Special School, is the type of teacher and leader any school would love. Her dreams for her special students and her dedicated work every day on behalf of these children and their families ensures her Teachers Day each year is full of tributes. Loreto Vietnam has supported the Can Thanh School for many years, providing uniforms, health insurance, a school bus, refurbished playground equipment, a play therapy room and teacher professional development to improve the educational outcomes of their students. In 2018 the Can Thanh community moved to a brand-new school site with spacious classrooms, greater resources and a big new yard for exercise, assemblies and a garden. Co Thu and her staff beamed with pride and delight during a recent visit. This education for her students, who have special needs and come from poor local families, is lifting them high into the future. In a recent letter Loreto Vietnam EO Dung wrote; “Loreto Vietnam has a strong belief that the most affordable, accessible and sustainable (way) is EDUCATION. The global pandemic enables Loreto Vietnam a short break to deep dive into what has been done for 23 years in Vietnam and start an intensive process to refresh and upgrade our coming strategy. The new approach will aim to enable access to better education, improve educational outcomes and promote special education.
During this critical time, Loreto Vietnam also feels grateful for a chance to reflect on how meaningful it is to live in a greater Loreto family, with the same core values and dignity which urges each of us to go out more into the world, to get to know, to really understand and actually support those most in need, especially our vulnerable children, women and communities.” Through MWIA we have the chance to continue to go out into the world in solidarity with the work of Loreto Vietnam and support teachers like Cô Thu to help change the world of their students. Above: Loreto Vietnam Executive Officer Dung with Loreto Vietnam primary students excited about their new school. Opposite: Happy Students from Loreto Vietnam’s Binh Minh ‘Sunrise’ School
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Anneka Davys
Clarisse Dinh
Abigail Gitsham
We congratulate Anneka Davys (Year 12) who has accepted a full Rowing scholarship to attend Oregon State University (USA), one of America’s “Big 10” and a NCAA Division 1 School. This is a fantastic opportunity created through Anneka’s consistent hard work and involvement in the Loreto Toorak Rowing program.
We applaud Clarisse Dinh (Year 11) who was selected as a finalist in the annual Scotch College Piano Competition.
We congratulate the winner of the Loreto Toorak Home-Grown Talent competition, Abigail Gitsham (Year 10). Abigail’s outstanding animated film, Rebellion, shares the story of a girl struggling with listlessness who finds meaning though music and literature, discovering individuality in the face of dullness and conformity.
Elaina Macleish
Scarlett Peppard
Alice Stretton
Congratulations also to Elaina Macleish (Year 10) for winning the Victorian Sayembara Indonesian Speaking Competition.
We congratulate Scarlett Peppard (Year 9) who won the Youth Committee Choice Award at the Young People of Bayside Art Exhibition 2020. Scarlett's winning creation titled 'Pop' is a pencil sketch of Scarlett’s Grandfather drawn by Scarlett for Father’s Day this year based on the chosen theme 'Reflections'.
We applaud Alice Stretton (Year 6) and her teacher Ms Amy Sellars who recently participated in Camille Thurman's Zoom workshop on improvisation, organised by Jazz Melbourne. Well done to Alice for making the most of this wonderful opportunity and broadening her musical knowledge on Jazz and Improvisation.
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Miranda Glenane
Sophie L’Huillier
Olivia Lefoe
Congratulations to Miranda Glenane (Year 7) who came first in the Grok Learnings Co Code Championship from over 150 entries and is now the national Code Champion 2020. With the new modifications to her game, House Painter, she was so happy to have won one of the toughest Coding competitions.
We celebrate Sophie L’Huillier who received Honours in her Drama and Communication Grade 5; Solo Performance Exam for her one woman self-devised play, Alice’s Discoveries in Wonderland
Congratulations to Olivia Lefoe (Year 11), one of only 20 Australian flippers who have been given special permission to continue swimming training during the lockdown in Victoria. This group includes Olympians such as Mack Horton. Keep up the amazing work Olivia!
Serena Su
Angela Yin
Vera Zeng
Congratulations to Serena Su (Year 12) who was awarded her Licentiate of Trinity College London on Harp earlier this year. This achievement is an exceptional standard and has taken many years of work to achieve. We congratulate Serena on this achievement and wish her all the best in her future Music endeavours.
We congratulate Angela Yin (Year 7) on winning the Junior Piano Section of the Brisbane International Youth Music Festival; second place in the International Australasian Double Reed Society (ADRS) Competition on Oboe and first place in the Victorian State Solo and Ensemble Championships.
We congratulate Vera Zeng (Year 5) who participated in the Victorian Primary Schools Chess Final. With 137 players from 25 different schools, Vera won six of her seven games and came equal second overall. This is a significant achievement from this talented chess player.
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on pilgrimage WITH MARY WARD
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In our present time of instant communication and ease of travel, the story of Mary Ward and her life-long desire to seek and know God’s will, can seem like a struggle way beyond human resilience. The On Pilgrimage With Mary Ward App introduces pilgrims to the story of Mary Ward, the Englishwoman who founded the religious congregation of women now known as the Congregation of Jesus and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Loreto).
for 20 sites encourage the pilgrim to stop and listen to music and connect with their own story as it is reflected in the life of Mary Ward. Also included is the 50 painting series called The Painted Life and a Timeline of important moments in the life of Mary Ward.
Sr Jane Livesy CJ, General Superior of the Congregation of Jesus, and Sr Noelle Corscadden ibvm, General Superior of the IBVM, are delighted to formally launch the On Pilgrimage with Mary Ward App. The App introduces pilgrims to the story of Mary Ward and guides the pilgrim to eight destinations and over sixty sites from York and Yorkshire to London, Saint-Omer, Liège, Munich and Augsburg and finally Rome. Each site includes a description, contact details, website information and map links. Photos and commentary provide further information. Reflection material
Click the link above to read a letter from Srs Jane and Noelle. The link opposite includes a video demonstration on how to use the App. The App, currently available in English, will soon be translated into Spanish and German. To download the free App please visit the links below. Apple Store (iPhone) - Click here Google Play (Android) - Click here 57
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Visiting our Pearls
Celebrating Alumnae Birthdays 90 Years and Older Our precious Pearls, Loreto Toorak alumnae aged 90 years and older, have been very much in our thoughts during the pandemic. As we were unable to host them on Campus for our annual Pearl Assembly with our Rathfarnham students, we brought Loreto to them! Our Year 6 Green students wrote beautiful personalised hand written cards to each of the ladies and these were a joy for both staff and Pearls alike. We are very fortunate to have over thirty Pearls in regular communication with us and more than twenty located in metropolitan Melbourne. Each welcomed our Engagement team members to their front doors with genuine delight; our surprise, COVID-safe visits a welcome distraction during lockdown and a reprieve from isolation for many. These extraordinary women represent such a rich living history of our beautiful school and are much loved by us all. Their still vivid memories and stories from years gone by are treasured beyond words. It is said Pearls represent wisdom gained through experience and just like real pearls ours are highly prized gems indeed. Left: June McCann (Shelton, 1942) Below Left: Helen Marron (Healy, 1942) Below Right: Pam Nicholls' Thankyou Card to Year 6 students Opposite (clockwise from top): Margaret Griffiths (Parkes, 1946) and daughter Katherine Griffiths (1980); Joan Gray (Mahon,1945); Wilma McCoy (Jorgensen, 1943) ; Pam Nicholls (Corben, 1941)
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It is said Pearls represent wisdom gained through experience and just like real pearls ours are highly prized gems indeed.
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Worldwide Chapters
Loreto Toorak Alumnae International Despite a global pandemic our Loreto Toorak Alumnae International Chapter Heads have maintained a wonderful presence for our Loreto Toorak Community internationally and have been a much needed connection for our alumnae living and working overseas. A difficult time for many, and with travel embargoed worldwide we thought it would be interesting to have some of our Chapter Heads share their stories from the year thus far with snapshots of their lives from their respective cities, including London, New York and Singapore. It is our hope Reunions can be held in 2021 with our Community gathered as one again on a global scale.
If you have recently moved or wish us to connect you with one of our Chapters now established in London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Adelaide, or Brisbane, please contact us at: Danielle Lord (Field, 1985), Engagement Officer – Alumnae danielle.lord@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au +61 3 8290 7500
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FRANCINE BEDFORD (1989) >SINGAPORE
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VANESSA GROOM (2005) >LONDON
Past Pupils’ Association Mass Our annual Past Pupils’ Association Mass was held online on Sunday 15 November. Whilst it was disappointing not to be able to welcome our community to our magnificent Chapel of Christ the King, we were pleased to be able to
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A Day in the Life
Lisa Donohoe (2003), New York This year the city that never sleeps was forced to take a long nap. Whilst no person and no place has been unaffected by COVID-19, in New York the effect seems especially pronounced. Normally its arteries pump with its lively inhabitants, each of them chasing something. The air is thick with life and possibility (and a bit of cab exhaust) as people race around seeking something bigger than what they have. Many succeed and many more don’t, but there’s a sense that if you can hack the pace, you’re a chance to reach your goal, whatever it may be. Some find the naked ambition crass and common perception tells you the constant striving renders its inhabitants rude and sneering. The streets are animated by people of all stripes, many of them, like myself, from elsewhere, who want to be in a place that seems, wrongly or rightly, like the centre of the universe. Without those people, the city was something of a stage without its actors. Even the most picturesque scenes were fundamentally lacking. But then again, given the effect of the pandemic on New York, griping about the lack of atmosphere in the city is the absolute best case scenario. At its peak in April 2020, New York recorded over 12,000 new cases per day and over 1,000 deaths. The less well-off were and are disproportionately represented in those figures. In a country without universal healthcare, many people perished who might have survived with better and quicker access to treatment. With the shutdown of the economy came unprecedented levels of unemployment. Keep in mind, that most people’s health insurance is tied to their employment. In that sense, the pandemic has laid gruesomely bare the inequality which has always been a feature of life in a city which offers vast winnings for success, but few consolation prizes for anything less. I have the good fortune of being on the favourable side of that divide, in that I am healthy with secure housing and employment as a business development advisor with the law firm Allen & Overy. So when I contracted the Coronavirus in March of this year, my recovery was relatively uncomplicated, having access to treatment and a comfortable home in which to quarantine, rest and work. Since then the city has slowly come back to life, though in a very different form. Previously, trips to work would involve stop offs at the gym and a bodega for a breakfast on the run, followed by a
subway trip or a walk to work at Rockefeller Centre. Work would involve lots of meetings and calls – Europe before lunch and APAC towards the end of the day. Inherent in those duties was the navigation of many rather large personalities, as one can imagine in a New York law firm. For those who have watched Suits, I will say that the obnoxious litigator Louis Litt is lightly fictionalised at best. Weeknights are often busier than weekend evenings, so usually after work there would be drinks or dinner at one of the endless number of vibrant restaurants and bars. Today, like many people, the commute involves a trip from bed to my home office. The meetings take place via Zoom and I’m even finding myself missing some of the various Louis Litt-types I once complained of. Whilst we can visit restaurants, the bulk of seating is outside, which is becoming increasingly tricky as we push into winter. It seems as though there will be a long winter ahead, but hopefully, in the spirit of American optimism, better times in 2021. So while New York is perhaps a bit bleary-eyed now, that’s kind of beside the point. New York is about the promise of tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what it brings. Above: Lisa Donohoe and Rebecca Finney (2003).
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Generations of Mary Ward Women
Women in Time
Eileen Lucy Lennon (Winship) The Winship family has a long and enduring connection with Loreto Australia. In 1896 at 12 years of age, Eileen Lucy Lennon (later Winship) commenced at Loreto Portland and developed a great affection for the nuns. Eileen Lennon married Charles Winship in Brisbane in 1910. They had six children. The eldest daughter, Ruth, was sent as a boarder to the newly opened Loreto Coorparoo in 1930. In 1934, Ruth went to Loreto Toorak in Melbourne for two years to finish her schooling. She went on to enter the Loreto Novitiate at Mary’s Mount in Ballarat in 1937 which became a lifetime of commitment to the IBVM as Mother Assumpta and Sr Ruth Winship. Following in the footsteps of Ruth and her sisters (all of whom attended Loreto Coorparoo), future generations of this family have enjoyed a Loreto education, be that at Toorak, Normanhurst, Kirribilli or Ballarat. 80 years after her grand-mother commenced at Loreto Portland, Sarah Perrett (Winship, 1976) became School Captain of Loreto Toorak in 1976. It is fitting that 80 years after Ruth commenced at Loreto Coorparoo, her great grand niece, Evie Ford, is thriving in her senior years at Loreto Ballarat. The tradition continues with Mia Ford commencing at Loreto Ballarat in Year 7, 2021 and Grace Ogilvy commencing at Loreto Toorak in Year 7 in 2022. The love for Loreto, which was epitomised in Sr Ruth, is very evident amongst these five generations of the Winship family.
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Fifth Generation
Eileen Lennon (Winship, 1896), Loreto Portland
Evie Ford, daughter of Emma Ford (Ogilvy) commenced at Loreto Ballarat in Year 7, 2018.
Second Generation Ruth Winship: 1930-31 Weekly boarder at Loreto Coorparoo, 1932-33 Full time boarder at Loreto Coorparoo, 1934-35 Boarder at Loreto Toorak Claire Sheahan (Winship, 1937), Loreto Coorparoo Celia Winship (1940), Loreto Coorparoo Third Generation Prue Ogilvy (Winship,1970), Roe Maas (Winship,1973), Sarah Perrett (Winship, 1976), Kate McCulloch (Winship,1980), Loreto Toorak, are the daughters of Bill and Moya Winship Mary Alexander (Sheahan, 1965) Helen Botham (Sheahan, 1968), Loreto Toorak, are the daughters of Ken and Claire Sheahan (Winship)
Continuing the Loreto connection, Moya Winship’s family, the Bowen sisters, also all attended Loreto Normanhurst. Jeanette Schlesinger (Bowen, 1936) Lorna Bowen (1939) Audrey Drury (Bowen, 1942) Moya Winship (Bowen, 1944) Jeanette’s daughters, Anne Marie Kemp (Schlesinger, 1966) and Jane Barrington (Schlesinger, 1971) attended Loreto Toorak. Peter Bowen’s daughter, Sue Casey (Bowen, 1977) attended Loreto Kirribilli. Audrey’s daughters Cathie Klein (Drury, 1975) and Meg Drury (1978) attended Loreto Normanhurst.
Fourth Generation Emma Ford (Ogilvy,1996) and Claire Barrett (Ogilvy, 2001) are the daughters of Chris and Prue Ogilvy (Winship)
(L-R): Sr Ruth Winship with her mother Eileen Lennon (Winship) Moya Winship (Bowen), Loreto Normanhurst 1944 Sr Ruth in her apron, circa 1960 Sarah Perrett (Winship, 1976), School Captain
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CATHERINE BENNETT
CLASS OF 1978
Catherine has many flash backs to her school days, sitting on the tennis courts with friends eating lunch, being chosen to carry the cross and lead the Archbishop through the ‘new’ library on opening day, listening to fellow students playing music in the Oak Parlour. She was inspired in Biology by Val Stewart and her Physics classes with Sr Elizabeth. She was proud to be elected a Student Councillor and Sports Captain (volleyball); roles that helped set her up for future leadership roles. After studies at Melbourne and La Trobe Universities, Catherine went on to complete Honours in Biological Anthropology. Whilst completing a PhD, she discovered how epidemiology combined detective work and analytics to open up our understanding of disease causation, risk factors, outbreak control and prevention. It is at the core of evidence-based medical practice and public health policy. She progressed to postdoctoral work, followed by a Masters of Epidemiology, eventually taking up a lectureship in epidemiology at the University of Melbourne. She became Associate Professor and was Postgraduate Programs Director in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health. After much hard research work, her group won a million-dollar NHMRC grant to establish a world first longitudinal cohort study of staph transmission in Melbourne, winning several awards for her teaching. In 2009, Catherine took up the inaugural Chair in Epidemiology at Deakin University and soon after was appointed Head of School of Health and Social Development. This year, to her surprise, she has become a public commentator on the COVID-19 pandemic after early approaches from the media for insight and translation of “pandemic speak” turned into regular media engagements and a 24/7 fulltime role. She has a number of research projects that she is a coinvestigator on, many PhD students, and is about to reconfigure the advanced epi teaching at Deakin to include more infectious disease epidemiology. Catherine credits her Loreto education with providing her with the vision, rigour, maturity and confidence to grasp opportunities and to never look back. “Once I commit to something, I always give it my all. An appetite for learning and drive for excellence instilled through my parents and reinforced by Mandeville has given me a wonderfully rich and fulfilling professional and personal life.” 64
MARISSA PIAZZA CLASS OF 2010
School highlights for Marissa were Literature with Mrs Thompson and Art with Mrs Beck, who encouraged her to pursue her passion of oil painting. She also has very fond memories of the PAF – in Year 12 she was a Design Leader for Mornane and remembers being thrilled to design and create the outfits for them to wear in the performance, featuring lots of leopard print, she remembers. While studying Commerce/Law at Monash University, majoring in Economics and Finance, Marissa was also able to travel to Europe. Her Loreto education instilled in her a strong sense of social justice, so she also volunteered at the St Kilda Legal Service for several years, helping disadvantaged locals solve their legal issues. Marissa got her first ‘real’ job at Mecca Brands, managing their compliance/regulatory work. She is now a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer at Minter Ellison. This enables her to think analytically and be ready to communicate with a wide range of founders, senior management, advisers and legal counsel. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Marissa and alumna Meg Stacey (2010) co-founded Literati Book Club, a book subscription service and ‘book club’ community as a response to the struggle with Melbourne’s lockdown monotony and the reports of increasing loneliness. Together they liaise with publishers to secure the most thoughtprovoking, entertaining reads for their subscribers, interview authors at monthly live Q&A book club sessions and review books on their blog. They also run an Instagram account to keep their subscribers engaged @literatibookclub__. Marissa’s career highlights include the relationships she has formed working in M&A and starting her own business, which gives her the opportunity to flex her creative skills and apply the business acumen she has developed as a lawyer. As a reader Marissa enjoys a mix of intriguing, relevant contemporary fiction, non-fiction and the odd ‘classic’. Marissa’s Loreto education taught her to pursue her passions. No career was out of the question. The art, literature, performing arts, music offerings were really extraordinary. She understands now how fortunate she was to attend a school like Loreto, where her curiosity was encouraged, and she could fully explore her interests.
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EMILY RODRIGO
CLASS OF 2014
Emily’s Loreto journey started in Year 7 in 2009, when she came from a small primary school knowing absolutely nobody, but this wasn’t the case for very long! She has fond memories of a wonderful schooling experience filled with community and togetherness. Her fondest memories are from Year 12, where she loved the challenges of VCE, the close relationships she formed with friends and teachers alike and balancing this all with the role of School Captain, which she was so fortunate and grateful to receive. After leaving school Emily studied a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Monash University. Throughout her time in university she was also fortunate enough to have many wonderful experiences beyond her studies, including travelling to Timor Leste to volunteer with Mary Ward International, and undertaking a placement in Paediatric Medicine at St Mary’s Hospital in London. She completed her medical degree at the end of last year, and since then has been working as an Intern (first year junior doctor). This year Emily has worked in General Medicine, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine and Psychiatry as part of her Internship. At present she is working with Eastern Health where she will continue next year; this has been a career highlight. Working as an Intern in a global pandemic has definitely been a unique challenge that she can definitely say she didn’t see coming! Having to constantly adapt to the many changes made to healthcare in the face of COVID-19 has been very challenging, but also very rewarding. Ultimately, she would like to become a General Practitioner with a special interest in Paediatrics and Women’s Health. After her, at times, stressful days at work Emily enjoys reading and exercising. Some of her other interests such as dancing and spending time with family and friends have unfortunately been put on hold due to the pandemic, but she is looking forward to getting back to these soon.
AILIE ROJAS (JENKINS)
CLASS OF 2002
Although Ailie came to Loreto later in her schooling, starting in Year 10, the friends she made in those three years are still very close and will last a lifetime. She has fond memories; some of her favourites include the PAF performances and all the hilarious rehearsals leading up to them. Mrs Kay’s Theatre Studies classes, exploring the old mansion and of course, the infamous Year 10 dancing classes, all still make her smile. She loved being able to participate in the Equestrian Team and was thrilled to be Captain in Year 12, especially as she was not interested in other more traditional sports. After school Ailie graduated from Melbourne University with a Bachelor of Arts, followed by a Masters in Applied Commerce. From there she worked in Human Resources at RealEstate.com.au before moving to New York City in 2008. She has largely worked in HR since being in New York. In 2015 she started working for Mansion Records, her family owned and run record label, as VP of Marketing and Artist Management. While Ailie once enjoyed touring with bands – an East Coast US tour with Australian-based band Friendships is a career highlight – she considers herself lucky to be able to work from home now she has a twoand-a-half-year-old and an 18-month-old. The family moved out of New York at the beginning of March, right before the intense COVID related lockdowns and are enjoying a lovely change of scenery in Newport, Rhode Island. Ailie loves to take the kids to the beach when time allows and spends as much time as possible at the barn training horses. Her husband and father play polo and their horses live at a farm close by. As a family they spend most weekends working with the horses which they all love, and they are grateful to be able to do so since moving out of the city.
It is incredibly difficult for Emily to put the significance of her Loreto education into just a few words, because she values it enormously. She says that the values that Loreto taught her are an integral part of who she is and how she lives life each day and she is grateful for her Loreto education which she credits with providing her with the tools to achieve what she has, now and into the future.
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Recognising our Donors Supporting our Give a Girl a Dream Fund
In this pandemic year, the decision was made to put our Annual Giving Appeal on hold. We are most grateful to the following members of our community who have made unsolicited donations to the School. We also thank those donors who have elected to remain anonymous. Patsy Abrahams Christine and Val Adami Lisa Martini and Matthew Andrews Anonymous John Arthur Family Kaye Bills Valerie and Peter Burley Joan and Wallace Cameron Angela Chiavaroli Teena Croker Gerard Dalbosco Ann de Castella Alicia and Matthew Dole Sophie and Anthony Duggan Gillespie Family Foundation Eleanor Finucane Olivia and Vito Giudice Jackie and Michael Haintz Kerri and Tim Hart Nici Henningsen and Brett Barons Lisa and Anthony Ives Mary Johnson Kate and Jason Kelsey Fiona and Daniel Last Diana and Rod Lowe Sonia Mahony and Dale Manton Francoise Mapleback Lee Matenga
Lucinda Gannon and Andrew McCarthy J Robert McMenamin Julie and Peter Merrigan Sarah Merrigan and Andrew Foley Merwe Laws Foundation Judith Murray Estate Natalie O’Sullevan Trust Maryellen Peppard Annabelle and Richard Phillips Elizabeth and Joost Poulus Barbara and John Ralph Judy Reid Peter Rhoden Michele Rosich Rosie and Brian Smith Mary Stanley and Andrew Proebstl Dr Susan Stevens and Dr Anthony Dickinson OAM Tracy and Andrew Tanner Margot and Alastair Thompson Moya Turner Tutton Family Estate Yvonne von Hartel AM Christine and Peter Walsh Damian Whelan Janet Whiting AM and Phil Lukies Anna and Jim Wright-Smith Patricia and Robert Zahara
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A Legacy Transforming Lives Jean Elizabeth (Betty) Tutton (1930)
Jean Elizabeth (Betty) Tutton attended Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak from Year 8 in 1926 to 1930, following in the footsteps of older sister Dorothy (1926). She came from a background of service and community spirit – her parents were great contributors to the life of Xavier College and the Jesuit Parish at Hawthorn. It was therefore no surprise that Betty chose nursing as her career.
A Row of Goodly Pearls, Loreto Toorak’s educational and social history, notes that Betty married John Ryan, NSW grazier and RAAF pilot in 1942. During John’s wartime service she lived with her sisters Dorothy and Margaret in Melbourne. Any hopes of a post-war reunion were dashed, as John was killed whilst on active duty during the last month of World War II. A grieving Betty returned to NSW to run the pastoral business. Family friends report that she never recovered from John’s death and in spite of being a very young widow – just 21 years old – she never remarried. The Loreto Community understood this and offered great support to Betty and her family over the years. Margaret provided care for Betty during her later years and Betty died peacefully at home in 2003 aged 91 years. Both Betty and Margaret continued the family tradition of service and philanthropy. Betty ensured that subsequent to both her’s and Margaret’s deaths a major bequest would pass 68
to Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak to establish in perpetuity Scholarships/Bursaries in her memory and that of the Tutton family. Margaret was appreciative of the school’s support over the loss of her dear sister and wrote, “Betty's time at Mandeville was a very happy time for her and so full of memories and friendships which continued throughout her life.” The school kept in regular contact with Margaret long after Betty’s death, offering invitations to events, visits and updates on our school. In particular, Sr Ruth Winship IBVM remained a great friend to all the family and it was no doubt a joy for Margaret to see her brother John (Old Xav, 1931) spend his last years in the company of Sr Ruth and other Loreto Sisters at Cabrini Ashwood. We also have no doubt that this unmeasured, gracious and much enjoyed time given to John inspired Margaret’s gratefulness and determined her bequest to Loreto Toorak in honour of her sister Betty.
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We are indebted to the Tutton family Trustee, Peter Walsh, who truly values education for all. Peter firmly believes that “Education is the Key” and encourages support of educational endeavours. We remain ever grateful to Peter and his words of encouragement to us and his absolute conviction that supporting education goes a long way to a better world. Thus Margaret Tutton’s very generous bequest in memory of Betty Ryan (Tutton) will make a more than significant difference to our Scholarship/Bursary Fund and we hope it will encourage other members of our Community to consider similar support. A bequest to Loreto Toorak supports our Bursary Fund, Give a Girl a Dream and gives forward a transformative education for girls for whom a Loreto education would otherwise not be possible. If you would like to arrange a confidential discussion about leaving a bequest to Loreto Toorak in your Will, please contact us below. Opposite (L-R): Paul Fitzgerald AM KM (1922-2017), Betty Ryan, 2005, oil on canvas, Xavier College Art Collection, Gift of the Betty Ryan Trust and John Kerr Tutton Trust. Paul Fitzgerald AM KM (1922-2017), Margaret Tutton, 2006, oil on canvas, Xavier College Art Collection, Gift of the Betty Ryan Trust and John Kerr Tutton Trust. Above: Letter from Margaret Tutton to Dr Stevens and the Loreto Sisters of Mandeville Hall Below: Louis Chiam, Chair of Finance Comittee, Peter Walsh and Gerard Dalbosco, Chair of the Board
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Donation to the Heritage Centre Edwyna Doyle (Fitzgerald, 1957)
In October, a large, anonymous donation of material was left at the school reception. This extensive collection included many photographs, copies of the school magazine “Greetings�, and newsletters, flyers and pamphlets relating to Loreto Federation gatherings over many years. A bit of detective work was needed to figure out who the original owner was of this material. The beautiful Loreto handwriting was evident on the back of many photos and other items, and the name Edwyna Fitzgerald (later Doyle) popped up as the owner. Edwyna was a School Prefect in 1957, but in her early years at Loreto Toorak, she fondly remembers riding lessons straight after school. Mother Antoninous was ever mindful of the meter, and would hurry the students into two black taxis or hire cars waiting at the school gate, as they set off for riding lessons in Mt Waverley, then just paddocks and fields. Edwyna remembers mounting her ponies under the trees, riding through the countryside over grassy paddocks and down past a creek. She remembers the exhilaration of the wind in her face, as they cantered over the damp grass on the hills and return to school as darkness fell. Edwyna continued her connection with Loreto, even after she left school, being the president of Loreto Federation in 1979, whereby she lobbied the Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser, for improvements in the care and welfare of children during the International Year of the Child. Many of Edwyna's extended family including her brother, sister-in-law, daughters and grand-daughters attended Loreto Toorak. Edwyna sadly passed away in February 2019.
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Above (L-R): Diana Bowen, Michael Coleman, Marguerite Gough, Bertrand Dupuche, Nola Wedge, Unknown, Edwyna Fitzgerald and Barry Gilbertson, First Communion, October 1946 Below Left: Di King and Edwyna Fitzgerald, November 1957 Below Right: Virginia F, Mary L, Edwyna F, Sandy, Di, Unknown, Elaine, 1957
STEVE STEFANOPOULOS HERITAGE COLLECTION & RECORDS MANAGER
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Returning to a New Normal During Mother Damien McGowan’s tenure [born in Scotland in 1907, music and singing teacher at Loreto Toorak from 1934 - 1945], Loreto Toorak was closed twice for several months during the polio epidemic of 1937–1938, when more than 2000 Victorian children were infected. The highly contagious disease affected children regardless of their social standing, which was alarming in a society accustomed to disease accompanying poverty. Polio was known as infantile paralysis, as the victims were mainly under 12 years of age. For quarantine to be effective, children needed to be isolated. During the peaks of the epidemic, students were kept at home and were not allowed to play with the children next door or travel on public transport. The students received their school work weekly by mail and returned it in the same way to the teachers for correction. Mother Margarita Farley and Mother Lena Bongiorno, two Sisters in the community who were attending the Toorak Teachers’ College, were isolated from the convent and the school. For several months they lived in the Priest’s Cottage, which was one of the chalets between Mandeville Hall and the gully. After the Easter break in 1938, school life gradually returned to normal routines. As we welcomed our students back to school in Term 4 of this year, we remember and acknowledge the difficult times in the past when we have been apart. Above Left: Junior School Prefects at the Mandeville Crescent gates, welcoming students back in 1961; Diana Schraeder, Angela Ward, Rosemary Hill, Amanda Jones, Jane Fink, Elizabeth St. Ellen, Jill Flanagan (Head). Above Right and Right: Years 11 and 12 students returning to school after COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne, Term 4, 2020.
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From the Loreto Centre
Farewell and Fare Forward Jan Stephen (Paull)
In July we farewelled Jan Stephen (Paull) from her work at the Loreto Centre and wished her well in her retirement. Many readers will know Jan from one of the various roles she has carried out during her career for the greater mission of Loreto. It’s true to say that Jan could, perhaps, never have imagined the length of her long association with Loreto, but also that her retirement would take place in the midst of a global pandemic! Jan’s story has traversed significant changes in the life of the Church, Australian politics and culture, and with the Loreto family itself. What has been constant is Jan’s commitment, graciousness and dedicated service. Jan attended Loreto Abbey Mary’s Mount (Class of 1965) and the Loreto Commercial College in Ballarat (Class of 1966). Jan, and her younger sister Donna, both felt the responsibility of their Loreto education and truly appreciated it, knowing the commitment and high expectations of their parents. The nuns reminded Jan to work hard, and so she did, but it is true to say she also enjoyed the social aspects of school life! Jan recalls attending various balls with her friends, and, in particular, making her debut at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda in April 1966 with her fellow Year 13 students from Ballarat and Toorak. Photos of this night show a stunning young woman in a beautiful gown, with elbow-length gloves, and an orchid spray adorning her shoulder. Jan’s school days led to a life-long commitment to her beloved Loreto school community in Ballarat. She is still an active Committee member of the Past Pupils' Association and has been instrumental in connecting past pupils across the country, arranging reunions and in supporting Federation in Ballarat in 2015. Jan’s contribution was significant also in her membership of the School’s Marketing & Development Committee, on which she served from 2010-2019. Jan has had a long and successful working life of over 54 years. She reflected recently that she had only a handful of days out of work since leaving school and her career has comprised many different professional roles for a range of organisations. In particular, Jan enjoyed a long period working in federal politics, most notably for Dame (Senator) Margaret Guilfoyle in 1971 and then from 1974 to 1987. The recent release of the Palace Papers relating to the dismissal of Gough Whitlam in 1975 saw many of us press Jan for her memories and secrets of this time; discreet as always she did not reveal too much! 72
Jan’s professional life with Loreto began in 1992 when she applied for a position as Personal Assistant to the Principal at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, Dr Anne Hunt. Jan worked for Dr Hunt and, on close terms in the front office space, with her famous, much loved dog Trudy, continuing in the role when Dr Susan Stevens became Principal in 2002. Jan was famous at Loreto Toorak for her attention to detail, high standards, deep knowledge and thoughtful care of not only Dr Hunt and Dr Stevens, but also of staff, families, Sisters and other visitors to their office. Jan’s knowledge of school traditions was extraordinary and her dedication to her work unsurpassed.
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VIEW THE ARTICLE ONLINE Below: Jan Stephens and friends of Loreto at the 2018 Loreto Ballarat Commercial College reunion.
Thank you to the editors of Verity, Loreto College Ballarat for some of the details in this article from their March 2019 edition.
In 2012 following her retirement from Loreto Toorak, Sr Margaret Mary Flynn invited Jan to assist in Reception at the Loreto Centre, for a short period of six weeks. Seven and half years later she departed, having left her mark on another branch of the Loreto family tree. Jan’s office management skills, corporate memory and excellent catering skills have been a generous gift for so many staff, visitors and Loreto Sisters during her work at the Centre.
friends, celebrating with stories, over a delicious meal. Jan’s retirement is truly significant given her long and heartfelt connection to the work of Loreto over her lifetime with a deep association and loyalty which we know will continue. Mary Ward once wrote, “This is verity, to do what we have to do well.” Jan has indeed done everything well for Loreto, with true verity and sincerity. We give thanks for her great contribution and wish her every blessing for the future.
For those who know Jan it is difficult to imagine her really retiring; but what is easy to conjure up is an image of her relaxing, still wearing her fabulous heels, in the company of
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Family News Births
Baptisms
BROOKS, Julienne (Lacava, 2003), Jemima Grace, born 07/08/20, sister for Oliver and Patrick
KIRATZIS, Olivia, daughter of Ann Louise Farquhar (2005) and Nathan Kiratzis, baptised on 12/01/20 by Father Chris Middleton in the Chapel of Christ the King
CARROLL, Jacqueline (1996) and Harmeet Sekhon, Sophia Alice, born 22/06/20 COOPER, Jane (staff) and Rob, Lucy Jane, born 04/05/20, sister for Lachie and Tommy GROOM, Sophie (2003) and Edward Savill, Henry Matthew John, born 06/08/20 O’DAY, Elizabeth (2000) and Dragutin Lijović, Clara Mary Rose born 22/07/20, sister for Amelia. RICHTER, Rachel (Morley, 2005) and Stephen, Charlie Rose, born 11/06/20 STEFANI, Daniela (staff) and Craig, Maia, born 23/09/20 STYLES, Anna (Dotson, 2005) and Jeff, Charlotte Adele Joan, born 24/07/20, sister for Henry and Vincent 01 Jemima, Oliver and Patrick Brooks 02 Sophia Carroll 03 Henry Matthew John Groom Savill 04 Clara Mary Rose 05 Charlie Rose Richter
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Engagements POWER, Caroline (2006) to Adam Mathieson on 01/01/20, in Robe, South Australia
Weddings FAHY, Katherine (1995) and Álvaro Rodriguez on 28/03/20 GROOM, Sophie (2003) and Edward Savill on 28/09/19, in Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland SAHHAR, Elly (Mantas, 2007) and Andrew on 06/12/19
10 (L-R) Ellen Savill (ex-staff), Emma Gandolfo (2003), Stephanie Davis (2003), Amanda Reardon (2003), Vanessa Groom (2005), Hannah Clarke (Keely, 2003), Sophie Groom, Edward Savill
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It is with sadness we advise that the following members of the Loreto Toorak community have died. Our sincere condolences to their families. BRIGHT, Louise (Van Gastel), 01/08/20, wife of Heinz (dec), mother of Anthony Bright and Saskia Feain (Bright, 1975)
MCCREADIE, David Kethel, 16/10/20, husband of Felicity Pierce (1984), father of Jaxom, Edward, Hamish and Oscar
BURKE, Yvonne (Callil, 1951), 28/04/19, wife of Bob, mother of Maryanne (1977), Brigid (1977), Grania (1978 and past staff), Robert and Rachel (1982)
McNAMARA, Anne Marguerite (Skehan, 1947), 08/10/20, mother or Annemarie Gasowski (McNamara, 1976) (dec), sister of Des (1944) (dec) and Vere (1945) (dec) Skehan
BURT, Margot Laura (Hayden, 1956), 16/01/20, wife of Malcolm (dec), mother and mother-in-law of Celina (dec), Celia and Nick, Laura and Colin
O’SHEA, Margaret Mary ‘Peggy’, 01/07/20, wife of Jim (dec), mother of Moya (1976)
CALLIL, Ingrid (1961), 10/05/20, sister of Yola Brownbill (Callil, 1958), Rhetta Herman (Callil, 1961) and Celine (1962, dec) CITRONI, Paulo (Paul), 17/06/20, husband of Anna, father of Caterina Chng (staff), Antonietta, Roberto and Peter COUTTIE, Shane, 14/10/20, father of Rachel Khoweiss (Couttie, 1998), grandfather of Jaimie Khoweiss (Year 10) CRAWFORD, Colin Thomas, 10/08/20, husband of Geraldine, father of Michael, Anne (1986), and Jane Moroney (Crawford, 1991) DUETSCHER ibvm, Sr Caroline, 09/10/20, aged 101 years FEAKES, John Trevor, 27/06/20, father of Anthea (1976), Adele (1978), Vanessa (1978), Maston and Megan (1984), grandfather of Elsa Marklund (2019) FINNEY, Emma Patricia (2000), 30/10/20, daughter of Julie (Height, 1971) and Nigel, sister of Andrew, Jonathan and Rebecca (2003) FITZGERALD, John Louis, 10/07/20, son of Elizabeth (Connellan, 1962) and Alan, brother of Joe, Brigid Papaix (Fitzgerald, 1996), Patrick and Dan (dec), nephew of Mary Brabenec (Connellan, 1964) and Kate Maclurcan (Connellan 1969), cousin of Sophie Brabenec (1996), Kate (1999) and Bonnie (2000) Connellan, Stefanie Vrailas (Fitzgerald, 2001) and Cinzia Maniatis (Fitzgerald, 2010) GREEN ibvm, Sr Bernadette, sister of Joe and Norah, sister-in-law of Diane GUO, Huaming, 22/05/20, grandmother of Amy Zhang (staff) HAYWARD, Brendan Maurice, 15/04/20, husband of Marion (Serong, 1957), brother of Anne McKechnie (Hayward, 1957)
PIRRIE, Gillian Anne (Leonard, 1978), 20/10/20, wife of Martin, mother of Ben, Elle (2008), Luke and Tess, sister of Michele Leonard (1979), aunt of Greta (2015) and Portia (2018) Hunt, cousin of Maggie D’Amico (Year 9) PIRRIE, Coralie, 17/07/20, mother of Helen Gannon (past parent), Bridget Grant (Pirrie, 1984) and Richard Pirrie (past parent), grandmother of Sophie Gannon (1996), Lucinda Gannon (1998) and Anneliese Bell (Gannon, 2000) and Stefanie Pirrie (2005), great grandmother of Arabella (Year 3), Lulu (Prep) and Hubert (ELC 3) East, Camilla (Year 5), Sam, Georgia and Cressida McCarthy, Harrison, Joseph, James (ELC 4) and Raphael Bell QUIN AM, Dr David Wyndham, 02/07/20, father of Catherine Dunn (1979), Diana (1980) and Gabrielle (1985), grandfather of Emma (2008), Alice (2010) and Maggie Dunn (2015), uncle of Tracey Flood (Quin, 1975) (dec), Donna Allpress (Quin, 1979) and Judy Reid (Quin, 1986), great uncle of Georgina Flood (2003), Victoria Flood (2005), Maddy Quin (2013), Sophia Quin (2015), Rachel Quin (2018), Lizzie Quin (Year 12), Eliza Reid (2017) REGAN, James Neville, 12/05/20, father of Amanda (1982), Kate (1984) and Rachel (1986) REID, Peter Francis (1970), 01/02/19, son of Helen Reid (Plunkett, 1946) (dec), brother of Anne Fenner (Reid, 1968), Rosemary Davis (Reid, 1972), Margaret Neeson (Reid, 1978) and Judith Reid (1979) ROY, Mark Alan, 27/06/20, husband of Cathy (Sheehan, 1979), father of Samantha and James, brother of Steve, brother-in-law of Gabrielle Sheehan (1985), son-in-law of Patricia Sheehan (Dunlevie, 1948) SCHMIDT, Andrew, (past staff) 13/09/20, partner of Suzanne, father of Michael and Jacqui WARREN, Mike, 16/10/20, husband of Gayle, widower of Gaby (dec, past staff)
LAZARUS, Geraldine Gwen (1958) 23/09/20, wife of Greig, mother of Marianne (1985)
CONTRIBUTIONS TO FAMILY NEWS: DANIELLE LORD (FIELD, 1985) ENGAGEMENT OFFICER – ALUMNAE DANIELLE.LORD@LORETOTOORAK.VIC.EDU.AU 75
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Mandevillian Goes Online Update Your Details
For some time now, the School has been considering the migration of our biannual printed Mandevillian to a digital online version. This obviously represents a significant cost-saving to the School and is in keeping with our environmental impact policies. With the financial impact of COVID-19, we have made the decision to commence with our 2020 editions. Our school community will receive a link to the digital copy to all for whom we have an email address.
If you do not have an email address, or would still like to receive a printed copy of the Mandevillian, please contact us, as a small number of printed copies will still be available upon request.
To ensure that you continue to receive your copy of the Mandevillian, please ensure that the information held for you at Loreto Toorak, including your email address, is current and up to date. Should you wish to update your details, please contact us at the details below.
DANIELLE LORD (FIELD, 1985) ENGAGEMENT OFFICER – ALUMNAE DANIELLE.LORD@LORETOTOORAK.VIC.EDU.AU +61 3 8290 7500 76
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ORATION
PA TENNIS DAY AND LUNCHEON
Friday 26 February 2021
Friday 5 March 2021
Thursday 18 March 2021
PA FAMILY PICNIC
LORETO LADIES’ LUNCHEON
MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA
Sunday 28 March 2021
Friday 7 May 2021
Sunday 9 May 2021
MARY WARD JUSTICE LECTURE
SAPPHIRE DINNER
FATHERS’ DINNER
Tuesday 11 May 2021
Thursday 27 May 2021
Thursday 10 June 2021
PAST PUPILS’ ASSOCIATION EVENTS & REUNIONS Date
Event
Date
Event
23 March 2021
Diamond Luncheon
25 August 2021
Class of 2020 - 1 Year
23 April 2021
Class of 1991 - 30 Years
10 September 2021
Class of 2016 – 5 Years
3 May 2021
PPA Golf Day
2 October 2021
PPA Card Day
14 May 2021
Class of 1981 - 40 Years
8-10 October 2021
Loreto Federation, Marryatville, SA
4 June 2021
Class of 2011 – 10 Years
24 October 2021
Class of 1971 - 50 Years
23 July 2021
Class of 2001 - 20 Years
28 November 2021
PPA Annual Thanksgiving Mass
10 Mandeville Crescent Toorak Victoria Australia 3142 +61 3 8290 7500 www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au
