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MANDEVILLIAN Volume 11, No. 2

August 1996

Year 2 students speed along the Information Superhighway

Loreto Mandeville Hall

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak 3142 Phone: 9826 0211 Fax: 9824 2996

Twins - Double Blessing 1

or Double Trouble?

With nine sets of twins at Loreto Mandeville

Hall, we thought we would look at twins from different perspectives. Mrs Joan Ryan sees it as a challenge in the nicest sense of the word."At the beginning ofthe

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year it is a challenge to learn all the new names

in a class, but twins give it an extra edge. In Sydney I had twins who were easy to identity in summer as one had a birthmark on her arm, but come winter, I was in trouble. At Loreto I found

I could tell the Gurrys apart in Year 8 as I only taught Julia. When I taught them again in Year 11, I was proud of the fact I could tell them apart and of course being coach of their tennis team helped me considerably. Mind you I still occasionally use the wrong names but then I do

that with my own children who are two years apart! I didn't really haue a problem identifying

Twins in Years 6,7 and 8

the Saldukas twins in Year 10 and I can tell the

Emily and Annabel Smith, Georgina and Annabel Doyle, (Front) Amy and

Smith girls quite easily as I only teach Emily.

Katherine Johannes

The MeFartands, the Lees and the Hoys haue

never been difficult to identify and I look forward to the challenge of the Johannes, Doyles and our

newest twins, the Wendlands."

From the twins point ofview, the problem lies with people referring to them as though they were one person. Emily and Annabel Smith both dislike people confusing them, but feel the advantages of being a twin far outweigh the disadvantages. Emily says "I always have someone to talk to who is on the same waue

length. Occasionally we get too competitive or haue the odd fight, but generally we are best friends." Annabel admits, "When Emily and I young we were practically inseparable, but

were

when we came to Loreto in Year 7 and

were

placed in separate classes, we haue become more

independent, although we still share many interests together." With twins in every Year level in the Senior

School and the Doyles in Year 6, Loreto staff are experienced in treating each as an individual and see them not as double trouble, but twice

Twins in Year 9

the fun.

Kamy and Karen Lee and Rebecca and Lisa Wendland

Twins in Years

10,11 and 12 Sarah and Julia

Gurry, Angela and

Kate McFarland, Madeline and

Rachel Hoy, Aushra and Astrid Saldukas

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From the Principal One of the major projects emerging from the

Strategic Planning Project, a summary of which was included with the last edition of The Mandeuillian,

was the development of a property master plan for t

Loreto Mandeville Hall, a comprehensive long-range property development plan with a 10-15 year time-

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frame in view. After a thorough search and selection

process by the Property Committee of the Council, the School Council appointed Peter Crone of Crone Ross Pty Ltd Architects as consultant architect to undertake this task, so vital to the school's long term planning.

Crone Ross Pty Ltd have undertaken a number of very successful projects in recent years, most notably

the re-development of the campus ofTrinity Grammar School, Kew, for which the firm earned a R.A.I.A.

Merit Award for Outstanding Architecture in both 1991 and 1992. The new Chapel at Trinity won the firm the 1993 R.A.I.A. Victorian Architectural Medal

for the best new building for the year. At Lauriston, Crone Ross designed the new Junior School library,

the refectory and the glazed enclosure to the school's main courtyard entrance. Just last month, came the news of another R.A.I.A. Award, for their work at

Lauriston. Other projects, to name just a few, include works at Geelong Grammar School - Glamorgan campus; the Physical Education & Sports Complex

Dr Anne Hunt with Mr Peter Crone, consultant architect.

at Xavier College, Kew; the plan for the Werribee Campus of Victoria University of Technology; and the Administration Building at Mater Christi College, Belgrave. The work at Mater Christi was awarded the Victorian R.A.I.A. Architectural Medal.

With a very strong reputation as an award-winning

design-oriented architectural practice, Crone Ross Pty Ltd Architects come to our master planning project at Loreto Mandeville Hall with a proven commitment to excellence in architectural design and planning. Moreover, that skill and creativity in design

is demonstrably supported by practical expertise and the technical resources that are necessary to convert designs into well-built and finished forms. It has been our pleasure to welcome Peter Crone to our school. Consultations with members of staff are

now well under way. The school's existing building and site features have been documented utilising a CAD system. We look forward to working with Peter as the project proceeds and to sharing the property master plan with the school community when this

project comes to fruition within the next few months. The plan will then serve as our working document for future property development, not that the plan is then set in stone but rather that it serves as a firm and well-considered foundation for modification and

refinement in our ongoing future planning. Special thanks to the Property Committee of the School Council (Chairman Bill Brazenor, John

O'Loughlin, Peter Suffren, Henry Turnbull, Margaret O'Sullivan IBVM, together with Business Manager Ian James and Property Manager Tom Parrott) for its stirling work in steering this project.

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Congratulations Loreto Top Cats! Julia Rachelle, Emily Bell and Letitia Gamble with Art Co-Ordinator, Ms Sandra Jane at the National Gallery of Victoria Exhibition of VCE top Cats. Julia, Emily and Letitia along with Veronica Angelatos were among those 1995 VCE students whose art was selected for this special exhibition at the Gallery. Congratulations girls.

Front Cover Photo:

Front: Stephanie Maynes, Grace Mighell (part hidden) and Cassandra Carmody-Stephens

(Dr) Anne Hunt

Back: Holly Bradshaw, Tahlia Madden and Elise Nicholson

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Professor Mazrui was disappointed at this

Five Demons!

level of commitment.

On June 25, we were privileged to be visited

With his deep, mellow voice and imposing

by Professor Ali Mazrui who had been invited to

presence, this learned man greatly impressed

Australia by AUSTCARE for Refugee Week. The

the girls. What a pity some of our current

Professor is Albert Schweitzer Professor of Humanities and Director of the Institute of

politicians were not present to hear him. Maybe some of our future politicians were!

Global Cultural Studies at Binghampton University, State University of New York.

(Ms) Marie Brown

(R.E. Co-ordinator, Senior School)

In addressing the Year 11 Text and Traditions class, Professor Mazrui explained that there were five demons that contributed to the world

refugee problem. (a) Dictatorships

Model United Nations

(b) Too little government (anarchy) (c) Re-emergence of diseases such as T.B. & malaria and development of new diseases

Assembly Weekend We departed for the MUNA camp early on Saturday morning. It was a strange feeling

(A.I.D.S. & Hepatitis C.)

travelling on a bus with 40 total strangers,

(d) Natural Disasters

however this didn't last long for we soon met

(e) Repressive government policies, for example, ethnic cleansing.

and made friends with the other 'delegates'. We were the United Nations delegates for the

There are 27 million refugees in the world, of

Republic of Hungary. We, as members of the

whom two thirds are children. Professor Mazrui

United Nations, debated many resolutions over

spoke passionately of the misconceptions about

the course of the weekend.

refugees in Western countries. He cited the

At the beginning, like everyone, we were very

example of Canada, which has taken a far more

nervous. The Secretary General started by

relaxed attitude to refugees than Australia and

advising the assembly of which resolution we

refuses to place illegal immigrants into detention

would be discussing first. Anxious to make a

centres. He explained that the Canadian

good impression we got straight into it. We both

experience would seem to suggest that it is possible to treat refugees (even illegal ones!)

collated statistics and facts that we would use

when we were called to debate.

humanely, and with compassion, and not put

The Secretary General went on to advise us

the rest of the community at risk. Certainly,

that we would require 26 votes for the resolution

compassion and humanity will cost the community, but so will detention in centres such

to be passed. He then called for any objections.

as those used in Australia.

enthusiasm to good work we stood up. We were

A second misconception regarding refugees has been that they are a drain on our community.

Professor Mazrui cited the example of his own family who went to the United States as impoverished refugees from Uganda. One son now has a PhD and is a university lecturer. The

other is a practising lawyer. The opportunities offered by the United States had also reaped

rich dividends for their adopted country.

Eager to put all our knowledge and acknowledged by the Secretary General, and then proceeded to discuss at length the views of Hungary on the establishment of an AIDS education programme. At the completion of our speech we felt great. We had been the very first country to speak and felt that we had done a pretty good job. Unfortunately, however, these feelings didn't last long, for after the Secretary General thanked us for our performance, he advised us

The Professor urged us not to get too caught up in the political language of definitions where

that all he really wanted to know was whether

refugees are concerned. The terms 'political' and 'economic' were frequently used to describe those

for a resolution to be passed.

or not we agreed that there should be 26 votes Well, I think it is safe to say that neither of us

who have been forced to leave their homeland.

have ever been so embarrassed in our lives.

Economic refugees are often refused entry into

What a great start to the weekend, we thought!

countries like Australia, but he said the reality was that many people who became economic refugees did so because they were political refugees first.

As the day and weekend progressed we improved. We learnt a lot about the different countries, the works and procedures of the United Nations, and we gained a valuable

While not criticising Australia's role in assisting refugees, Professor Mazrui commented that although ours is a wealthy,

insight into many topical issues. We also felt a lot better when Pakistan stood up and said 'Thank you, Secretary General and fellow

developed nation, we are not prominent in

derelects!'

supporting refugees. Too often the media exaggerates Australia's commitment and

We would like to thank the Rotary Club of Toorak, in particular Mr Nields, and L.M.H. for giving us this wonderful opportunity.

contribution to refugees, however we lag far behind countries of comparable size and wealth eg. Sweden and Holland. It was obvious that

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Georgiana Quinn and Louisa Coleman (Year 11)

Au Revoir Danny

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Sadly, all good things must end. For Loreto

Mandeville Hall it was a sad day when we .-farewelled our Artist in Residence, Daniel ..i*A .0.->-te I.-

McCubbin. At the same time it was a celebration

of an outstanding collaboration between artist

and

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Supported by the Invergowrie Grant, Danny, as he became known to all, worked with students and staff to unveil their talents. The results

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were seen in a tiled mural, produced by students

from Years 7 and 10 and unified by Danny's . ,-

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motifs reflecting their surroundings at Loreto

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Mandeville Hall. Danny completed the mural by designing border tiles using the school crest as his inspiration. The mural is entitled Unite As Indiuiduals, which is the school theme for

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As well as unveiling the tiled mural on June

19 in the Year 11 coutyard, we saw an exhibition of six works created by Danny in response to his residency. As Danny says, 'When I first viewed the old rooms in Mandeuille Hall, I was

immediately struck by the sense of beauty and tradition housed within these historic walls'.

The exhibition comprised a collection of photographic collages depicting various elements of Mandeville Hall. In formulating these pieces, Danny worked closely with Year 12 photography students and was delighted ... 'to share

with

others the results ofour wonderful work together.'

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We will all miss Danny's warmth and inspiration, but a little of his creativity remains

with us in the mural.

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rears 7 & 10 in conjunction Created by students from

with artist in residence DANIEL MCCUBBLN

June 1996

Unveiling of "Unite as /ndividua/s" mural in the Year 11 Courtyard

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Art Co-Ordinator, Ms Sandra Jane with Artist-in-Residence, Mr

Daniel McCubbin and Principal, Dr Anne Hunt

RYPEN Earlier this year I attended the RYPEN camp, ?k 9 14 7

along with 100 strangers. RYPEN stands for

Rotary Youth Programme of Enrichment-and enriching it was. On this camp we explored values, morals and attitudes. Sessions were conducted on communication

skills, decision making, goal setting, stress management and other life-coping skills. We were presented with challenges, which we had to conquer by being valuable members of the camp and contributing to the team work. My favourite activity on the camp was when our group of five was given materials and instructions and required to construct various objects, such as a pink and green flag. Alongside

Year 8 Retreat Day L-R: Jane Merrylees, Vanessa Condello, Kristie-Lee Rennex, Natalie-Jane Edwards, (Neela Velan, Honor Murdoch - Backs to camera)

us were three other groups with the same instructions but different materials. As we

attempted our construction a lot of debating

Peaceful Relationships

and exchanging between groups occurred. At the conclusion of the activity not one group was

As Mrs Perrett, Mrs Hanson and the Year 11

able to complete all tasks, as not one group had

girls moved everyone into a circle, panic

all the materials required. At the debriefing of

overcame me. This naming game we were about

the activity it was discovered that if the teams

to play gave me the jitters. I looked across the

had worked as one we would have been able to

room and tried to decide whose name I'd call out

complete the task given. The fact that our

if someone called mine. But what if that person

teamwork was not successful meant neither was

called out mine first?

our attempt to complete the task.

This was the beginning of our second retreat

The camp was very valuable and I developed

day in the Senior School. Although at first some

skills, made friends and most importantly had

of us were curious ('What'cha wearing?''Whose

fun! The members present from Rotaract were

group do you think you'll be in?') our curiosity

the camp leaders and they were very

made way for excitement as we were placed in our groups for the day.

encouraging and should be commended for

Some people would say that the role plays on friendships were the best part of the day. Others

Maribyrnong Rotary hosted the camp and

found the talk by the Year 11 leaders, on how to gain and keep parents' trust, useful.

organising such a successful weekend. provided us with delicious food.

The weekend was a great success and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would like to say a big

The theme - 'Peaceful Relationships' - shone

thank you to Toorak Rotary for sponsoring me

through at various parts of the day, - through the movie 'Stand By Me', the notes we wrote

and giving me the opportunity to participate in the RYPEN weekend. I would especially like to

about each other, and the special gifts we shared, especially Madeline Hoy's story about her special

thank GeoffBrooks, Marl Christiansen and Ivan

friendship with Fi (Fiona Howard).

to run smoothly.

We all enjoyed the day thoroughly and all got something out of it. There are many people whom

McKay for their efforts in helping the weekend I hope in the future other students will enjoy the camp as much as I did.

we would like to thank, especially Mrs Hanson,

Victoria Spillane (Year 11)

Mrs Perrett and the Year 11 retreat day leaders. Clare Noonan and Georgina Coleman (Year 8)

Congratulations to recipients of House Colours These awards are for commitment to inter-house activities over the past year. Barry

Mornane

Mulhall

Catrina Boemo

Melissa Corbett

Jacquie Carroll

Johanna Audley

Olivia Elsley

Charlotte Mulder

Anna Chamberlain

Jane Castles

Gabrielle Hall

Jane Richardson

Sophie Gannon

Julia Gurry

Lesley Horder

Pia Taylor

Felicity MeGrath

Sarah Gurry

Lucy Johnson

Ruth Tinetti

Lisa Meehan

Sara Lynch

Catherine Longano

Melissa Tribe

Victoria Spillane

Melanie Sargeant

Jennifer Zahara

Christine Sammartino

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Bon Jour, Noumda On the first day of the recent holidays an

intrepid band of travellers gathered at Tullamarine airport to set off for a week-long study tour to New Caledonia, our nearest French-speaking neighbour. The week was to involve several sessions of study at the CREIPAC Institute in Noumda, the capital of New Caledonia, but a fair amount of tourism

was also planned.

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For the ten students who participated in this trip the week brought many benefits. The French lessons, although seeming a bit daunting to begin with, mellowed with the developing relationship between the girls and their new

teachers and the last day of study involved them in a clue-following game which turned into a

race around the grounds of this historical and

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beautifully situated Institute.

The visit to the Am6dde lighthouse island was almost certainly the highlight of the week. A short boat-trip away from Noum@a and we were on a tiny island, some of us snorkelling along a reef and others viewing the coral and fish from

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a glass-bottomed boat whose owner fed the fish into a frenzy as they tried to bite off bigger and bigger morsels of huge French bread sticks. In fact these served two purposes, to feed the fish

Wearing hats presented at a traditional lunch at Yatd

and to hit the cheeky, greedy ones on the head

Back Row, L-R: Ania Gruba, Lauren Reed, Sarah Gandolfo, Vanessa

and frighten them away! After a delightful lunch and entertainment we indulged in more sunwatching and then boarded the boat to return to

Seconnino, Pia Sabbadini, Brooke Pearson, Kasey Warner Front: Marguerite Osborne, Tamara Goncharow, Megan Haratsis

Noumda.

Another highlight was the bus trip to the other side of the island of New Caledonia, to Yat@ where we ate the traditional bougna lunch

of fish, taro, sweet potato, yam and pumpkin, all cooked, tightly wrapped in banana leaves, on hot stones in a hole in the ground. We stayed at Le Surf Hotel, just across the road from yet another beach, and in the evenings we sampled some lovely meals at the various restaurants, some of which had been pre-booked for us and some which we had to find ourselves. A visit to "L Eau Vive" was memorable for the

singing of the lay sisters who run this unique restaurant.

We think a wonderful week was shared by all, including the two teachers who looked after the group, Madame Watt and Madame Khamara.

Year 5 Brass Programme As part of Loreto Mandeville Hall's ongoing plan to increase the students' competency in music, a brass programme was introduced at Year 5 this year to complement the existing Year 2 string programme.

As part ofYear 5 Music, each girl has received weekly expert brass tuition in a group of four or five students. The girls have been taught on three members ofthe brass family: the trumpet, the trombone and the French horn.

The playing of brass instruments is particularly difficult for beginners as it is

necessary to internalise the pitch of the note one is wishing to play and alter the embouchure accordingly, unlike other instruments where one need worry only about putting the fingers in the right place!

Our young brass players have all understood this concept and were able to produce a concert ofvery high standard for the end ofthe semester. We heard such classics as 'Ode to Joy' and 'Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree', and a fanfare which involved all 45 performers. My special thanks, and those of all our Year 5

students, go to Mrs Lucy Crowther who has A

guided the brass programme so ably in its first

semester, and to Miss Wendy Anderson and Mr Mark Mason who have assisted her in this endeavour.

(Miss) Deana Dodds

Edwina Galbally donates blood during a visit by the

(Junior School Music Teacher)

Blood Bank arranged by Year 11 students

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E-Team

family Week

Dressed smartly in business attire, four Loreto students presented themselves at Footscray's Town Hall for E-Team training day. The four Year 11 students, Kathryn Arbon, Agnieszka Wrzesinski, Edwina Holbeach and Gabrielle

During the week 20th to 24th May the Junior School celebrated 'Family Week' which is jointly sponsored by the Catholic Education Office and

Harkins had been selected to be members of the

Catholic Family Welfare Bureau. The theme this year was 'The Wealth of Family' which enabled each girl to focus on the special qualities

E-Team by submitting a formal application and

that exist in her family, and how we experience

God's love through our families. In doing this,

resum@, and were then interviewed.

The E-Team programme is run by the Australian Quality Council to provide a

structured workplace experience with a host company. The students are presented with the opportunity to research a problem within the system of their host organisation. At the end of the week they must give a formal evaluation to the

company,

facilitator

and

school

representatives.

For the 1996 Loreto E-Team, the host company was SSL Ensign, part of the large Spotless company. SSL Ensign rents and maintains uniforms for firms like Safeway. Thus, clothes

the girls were also asked to consider those whose experience of family is somewhat different from their own and who often rely on the services provided by the Catholic Family Welfare Bureau. Our Family Week fundraiser was a Dance-athon comprising aerobics, folk and line dancing. For ten minutes each morning the girls braved the elements to take up their positions and, led by our very capable sports captains, completed a very energetic aerobic workout. On Thursday 23rd May, many of the girls' family members joined us in a very special Prayer Celebration prepared by our Religious

are collected on a weekly basis, taken to the

Education Co-Ordinator, Mrs Dot Peters. This

Ensign factory to be washed, ironed and

was followed by a Family Dance-a-thon and

repaired, before they are returned to the

Shared Lunch.

customer. The problem for the Loreto E-Team was a very technical one. It involved the automatic drying and sorting system whereby clothes are on a railing system which takes them through the dryer, onto a manual checking

Thanks to the effort and generosity of many people this was a most successful week. The girls, through their enthusiastic participation,

raised $3145. A fine effort, girls. (Miss) Elizabeth Blackie

process and finally through to be automatically

(Junior School R.E. Teacher)

sorted into customer companies. However, manual intervention was required frequently to allow the clothes to continue on the railing system smoothly. The task for the students was to determine where the problems in the system were occurring, why they were occurring, and

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what were their effects, before developing and Adele Brazenor, Year 10, selected for

investigating possible solutions. Using the skills developed at the training day, such as flow charts, customer models and fish

bone diagrams, the E-team constructed a solid understanding of the problems, the causes and

the Under 16 State Hockey Team. LMH Fencing Team placed third in the

Under 15 State Championships.

effects. After consultation and consideration of

Sara Pacini, Year 8, records in Hurdles,

the data gathered, some possible solutions were

400m, 100m and 200m in Interschool

suggested. With only coffee for company, the E-

Athletics.

team locked themselves in their office and wrote

up the formal report. On the Friday, the E-team faced a room full of SSL Ensign management, employees and three teachers to give our formal presentation outlining the general ideas

Laura Riley, Year 8, discus record at GSSA Carnival.

Adelaide Hamilton Green, Year 8, record in Hurdles in Interschool Athletics.

conveyed within the more detailed report. With E-week over, Loreto's team joined the other teams for a final evaluation. On reflection,

we agreed there were some difficult times when data could not be gathered, or the team threads

Australia Bank Youth Futures Forum in

Sydney. Madeleine has also been selected to

were strained. However each member of the

attend the BHP Engineering Summer School

Loreto 1996 E-team had a wonderful time

in Sydney in January 1997.

overall, and in the process, learnt an immense amount about teamwork and time management control.

The E-team would like to thank the school, especially Careers Advisor, Mrs Mary McCarthy, for providing the opportunity to be involved in this profitable experience. We would strongly recommend that the school continue with the

program in the coming years.

Laura Hertaeg, Year 5, gained Level 4 Gymnastics qualification. Alexandra Angelatos, Year 11, selected from over 2000 applicants to attend CRA National Youth Science Forum for two weeks

in January 1997 In-line Skating Teams, winners Interschool Skate Competition.

Edwina Holbeach (Year 11)

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Madeleine Healy, Year 11, selected from over 700 applicants to attend National

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Toorak 'Tyred' Out! Environmental study at LMH goes beyond the textbook. Zk

Thirty five Year 11 students went to Stawell to participate in one of the Jalluka Landcare Group projects. Eight hundred tyres, used for tree guards, had to be moved from Davey Smith's Hill (which was planted with trees by Stawell Secondary College in 1972) to Walsh's Hill, ready for more tree planting in July. L

Before attacking the job, the girls were informed of the history of land management

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from before European settlement up to the

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present. Michael MeMurtrie, a member of the Jalluka Landcare Group explained the current environmental problems and outlined the four major projects in the region: 1. Project Platypus to improve water quality in the Wimmera River.

Land Management Volunteers

L-R: Carla Passaro, Mrs Felicity Ferdinands, Mr AIon Kaiser, Fiona Livi, Moniqi (D 2. Wimmera River Integrated Catchment and

Moussi, Victoria Spillane, Aimee O'Sullivan-Hunter, Ashanthi Theivendran

Management Strategy Plan for balanced and sustained use of the catchment resources.

3. Wimmera Catchment Salinity Management Plan.

4. Wimmera Regional Landcare Plan to achieve sustainable land management, healthier rivers and improved natural environments in the longer term. Michael, Chairman of Project Platypus, was impressed with the girls' work.

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'One would think that shifting 800 tyres would knock out anybody. Oh no! Not these 35 girls!

They got into it with great enthusiasm and finished still in the same spirit. They thought they had a wonderful day, and so did I. It showed that these 'city girls' and their teachers actually cared for and were interested in what is

happening to the enuironment up here in the Volcano

bush.'

Michael felt that actively involving urban people in landcare issues was an excellent

As part of a geography project, Year 9 students created paper macha volcanoes,using match heads and sparklers crumbled from the wire. Pictured is the realistic creation of Georgia McCormack and Phoebe Nugent.

exercise and we are sure he would welcome a return visit from L.M.H. students.

(Mr) Roger Gill (Year 11 teacher)

Author Inspires Year 8.

Author, Isabelle Carmody, discussing her books, Obernewtyn, Ashling and The Gathering with Year 8 students Nicola Roberts, Patricia Nigro and Andrea Vaz. Isabelle explained to Year 8 students that she first devised her stories as a teenager when she had to babysit younger family members. They loved her scary stories so much, that she realised she had a special talent and decided to write fiction for young

people.

Chemical Education

in a real sense, can be considered to be at the

Conference

Whilst it was exciting to hear and discuss the trends in education with colleagues from around

forefront ofthe new trend in chemical education

I was fortunate to be awarded a scholarship

the world, it was also salutary to be made aware

by the Chemical Education Association to attend

of some of the difficulties still facing many

the above Conference and felt it may be

countries. In the midst of one animated

appropriate to inform the wider Loreto relevance to the teaching of chemistry at Loreto

conversation about the value of connecting to the Internet and accessing the resources therein, a teacher from a region in South Africa voiced

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the question, "Well, that's all well and good, but

community of what transpired and its possible

The Conference was held at the University of Queensland in July. It attracted in excess of 500 delegates from over 60 countries, with approximately 60% of delegates travelling from other countries (one person even made the pilgrimage from Alaska - Mary Ward would most assuredly have been impressed!). It was a most

what do you do when you have 100 students in front of you, one textbook and many students do not even have a desk to sit at?" To the credit of

those present, the conversation promptly swung to the utilisation of cheap and readily accessible resources that might be employed under such enormously challenging circumstances.

intensive five days of plenary sessions, symposia

In short, the Conference was stimulating,

and workshops devoted to all aspects of chemical

invigorating and thoroughly exhausting. In

education across the elementary, secondary and

conjunction with my colleagues in the Chemistry

tertiary sectors. Whilst I would have to admit

department, Lesley Gillespie and Leesa Hale, I

the plenary session delivered by Professor Yuan

look forward to putting into effect some of the

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innovations and outstanding teaching practices

Lee,

Nobel

Laureate,

entitled,

"Investigating Chemical dynamics by laser and

molecular beam techniques" was wasted on this delegate, there were fortunately a good many

discussed.

(Mr) Brian Ellett (Chemistry Teacher)

sessions that I found most valuable and

illuminating.

A recurring theme for educators in the secondary sector was the need to develop chemistry courses in which students could

recognise contexts relevant to their lives. Many of the chemistry courses taught in countries such as South Africa, the United Kingdom and

the United States tended to be very traditional in nature, with little or no effort being made to show relevance to phenomena that the students may encounter in their day to day existence. The unfortunate ramification of this rather

turgid approach is a world-wide shortage of students undertaking studies in the (physical) sciences as they perceive them to be dry, boring,

Across the Ages During the past two terms Year 4 and 6 Blue have been Cross Age friends. Every second Friday we've met to undertake a variety of activities. After some initial 'getting to know you' games, the girls have worked together to produce artwork, drafted stories and published pieces of work. In these sessions friendships have developed, new skills have been learnt and fun has been had by all. It has also been interesting to watch the girls work through problems and activities cooperatively, building our school family. The

difficult and of little relevance (and those are

Cross Age programme is enjoyed by all in the

just the good points!) It was gratifying to note

Junior School and it aims to strengthen and

that the Victorian Certificate of Education

foster relationships and skills.

course, as undertaken by our students, tackled these perceived limitations some years ago and,

(Mrs) Karine Hodder (Year 4 Blue Teacher)

(Miss) Cathy Sim (Year 6 Blue Teacher)

Congratulations Year 7 and 8 Basketball Team.

Runners-up to CLC in the Interschool Round Robin.

Cross Age Getting to Know You Games L-R: Dominik White and Genevieve

O'Connor, Year 6, with Carly Lagana, Year 4.

A Special Day During Term 2 the Infants celebrated Mothers' and Nannies' Day in a very special way.

You would be excused for thinking that more Mothers and Nannies than usual attended our

special celebration in the Multi Purpose Room. There were an additional 74 Preps, Ones and Twos who were dressed suitably for the Mothers and Nannies celebration.

The 'girls' paraded in 'high heeled' costumes, recited poetry on the theme of Mothers and Nannies and sang the 'Friendship Cake'. The afternoon concluded with a presentation of a chrysanthemum to each of our very special guests: a day we will treasure in our hearts. ?

Fairies at the Bottom of "Young grandmas" show off their grown up outfits on Mothers' and

the Garden

Nannies' Day.

In conjunction with Arbor Week, the students embarked on an excursion to our glorious Botanic Gardens. The weather was idyllic and the children shared a picnic lunch before

exploring the features of the Gardens. The children were engaged in a host of activities. We toured the gardens (we are sure a fairy or two must have been startled) and the girls were given an opportunity to touch, smell, feel, measure and name various trees, many unique

Australia.

Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme-favourite lyrics from a memorable tune, were among herbs that we were able to experience in the

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herbarium. The girls carried home memories of their day in the form of little pot pourri bags and potted primula plants. Indeed, a wonderful reminder of a truly 'aromatic' day.

(Miss) Kate Whelan (Prep. Teacher)

(Miss) Vanessa Healy (Year 1 Teacher) (Mrs) Geraldine Lucie (Year 2 Teacher)

Preps potting plants at the Botanic Gardens From front left: Mandy -Jane Maroun, Kaitlyn Wilton, Alexandra Greig, Isabelle Hayes, Elizabeth Snowden and Lauren Fowler.

'Itadakimasu' The Year 8 Japanese students worked on a

Japanese Food assignment over Semester One. We learnt from our assignment an appreciation of Japanese cuisine, etiquette and culture. To truly appreciate the Japanese cuisine our Japanese teachers, Ms Ritchie and Mrs Abeyratne, organised an 'Obentoo' lunch. We

struggled with the chopsticks and discovered that some of the tastes of the Japanese were

very different from our own. For our tastebuds, the traditional Japanese delicacies of seaweed and raw fish will take some time to get used to. This enjoyable experience also extended and enhanced our Japanese language skills. Enjoying Obentoo Lunch L-R: Anna Fox, Rachel Griffiths, Honor Murdoch, Mary Gallivan

'GOCHI SOO SAMA DESHITA' (Thank you for the meal).

Rachel Griffiths and Anna Fox (Year 8)

Water Polo News

Wizard of the Harp

As almost all the members of the L.M.H. water

Harpist Kevin Lee came to share his immense

polo team we had played in since Year 7 finished

talents with the girls of the Loreto Mandeville

School last year, we were initially doubtful of

Hall Junior School in Term 2.

not only the performance of the 1996 team, but

Kevin aimed to show the girls that the harp is

whether we would get a team up and running at

an instrument of great potential and not limited

all!

to its orchestral repertoire. I believe that he

We were glad to stand corrected when an

enthusiastic 28 girls turned up to the State Swim Centre at 6.30am for the first training

session. This year we were lucky enough to be coached by Amelia Mills who also coaches the Under 14 girls' state team.

was very successful in this endeavour. The show began with a selection oftraditional harp pieces such as 'Greensleeves' and the 'Pachelbel Canon', and then moved through time to play more modern pieces such as'In the Mood' and the theme from 'Beauty and the Beast'.

With enthusiasm from all, and experience from a few of the senior players, our first match against Shelford produced pleasing results. Although losing 7-5, the team was to be congratulated, because for many it was their first game ever.

The team continued to play extremely well throughout the season, losing only by a slight margin to strong Melbourne Girls' Grammar and Lauriston teams. The team's talent and

Kevin played a Gothic harp in his show, but the girls had also examined the workings and peculiarities of ancient harps and concert harps in music lessons prior to Kevin's performance. The girls and I all agree that Kevin really is a 'Wizard of the Harp'! (Miss) Deana Dodds (Junior School Music Teacher)

capability were truly shown in our wins against

Tintern 5-0 and Sacre Coeur 8-3. All girls are to be commended for their efforts at training and at matches, particularly Rachel Ball, Anita McCarthy, Anthea Kavanagh, Monique O'Donoghue, Victoria Spillane and Anika Walker for enthusiasm and dedication, also Rebeka

Jageurs for her fantastic goal keeping. Thank you to Miss Rome for all her help and support and to Amelia Mills for her coaching expertise. Finally, thanks girls for a great season, and we hope you'll all continue to play next year.

Sara Lynch (Captain) and Jacquie Carroll (Vice-Captain)

Success at

Athletics on the run During first semester, athletics continued to develop a high profile in LMH sport. Around 100 girls formed the athletics squad assisted by coaches Mr Manfred Lewandowski

(sprint/relay/hurdles), Mr Rod de Highden (distance) and Mr Tom Hancock (throws).

We have a group of strong hurdlers and sprinters, but this year has seen an incredible

lift in field events, particularly throwing. Adelaide Hamilton-Green, Year 8, broke three records in hurdles and discus events

while Laura Riley, Year 8, also broke a discus

Boroondara Eisteddfod Three music groups from the Loreto Mandeville Hall Junior School were entered in

the Boroondara Eisteddfod this year. They were the String Orchestra, under the direction of Miss Jane Schleiger, the Wind Band, directed by Mrs Lucy Crowther and Mrs Jenny Meachem, and the Advanced Recorder Ensemble directed

by Miss Deana Dodds.

record at the GSSA carnival. Sara Pacini, Year 8, was outstanding with five new records created this year - a hurdles record at the GPSVSA carnival, another at the GSSA as well as new records in the 100m, 200m and

400m at this carnival. We hope to enter five relay teams in the upcoming Victorian Schools

Relay Championships and in Term 4 the Athletics Premier League will commence again with our best athletes going on to the Victorian Track and Field Championships.

Each of the groups performed admirably, with

the String Orchestra being awarded an honourable mention. Special congratulations go to each and every member of this group and to Miss Jane Schleiger.

After the Eisteddfod, the Advanced Recorder Ensemble was asked to play for the Victorian

Thanks to our specialist coaches, also to Mr

Frigo and Mr Ellett, and especially to Miss Fox for her incredible support to everyone. Julia Gurry and Sarah Gurry

(Athletics Captains)

Shakespeare Society at some stage in the future. We look forward to this opportunity to perform

Congratulations to our distance

in public as these performances give the girls

coach Rod de Highden for his

experience and increase their confidence in their musical ability. (Miss) Deana Dodds (Junior School Music Teacher)

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outstanding performance in the Atlanta Olympic Marathon.

Netball on the ball.

The LMH Netball Club commenced in August

last year when two Year 8 teams entered the competition run by the Caulfield Netball Association. Both teams did well and the girls enjoyed the experience and learnt a great deal.

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This year, the interest increased markedly 1 and four new teams from Loreto entered the 4

competition. All games were played with a spirit , of fairness and fine sportsmanship. As the season f progressed, improvement in skill levels was ' evident. The coaches, displaying dedication and

enthusiasm, did a remarkable job. All teams, but one, played in the finals (and it was only on percentage that this team missed out). Three teams reached the Grand Final and two were

victorious. These were the LMH Superstars (winning the Under 16 Division), LMH Hotshots (winning the Under 14 Division) and LMH Legends (runners-up in the Under 14 Division).

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A Best and Fairest Award for each grade in the competition is awarded on umpires' votes throughout the season. Loreto's Sarah White won the Under 16 Award with Susannah Bailey, (both from Superstars) Runner-Up.

In the Under 14 Division, Edwina White,

(Sarah's sister) was presented with the Best and Fairest Award. Congratulations to Sarah, Edwina and Susannah for their achievements

and congratulations also to their coaches, Joanna Laurence and Sarah Gurry.

I have particularly enjoyed organising the

LMH Netball Club as so much goodwill is

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generated. It has been pleasing to meet so many parents and sisters of the players. Many have come regularly to watch their daughters or

sisters play. Three new teams, possibly four have shown interest in playing next season. The support shown to our participants in the finals was indicative of the outstanding team and school spirit demonstrated throughout the season. Many of the players from teams not in finals came to cheer on those who were.

Netball is a wonderful game as it is suitable for all skill levels and all fitness levels. It

promotes team spirit, co-operation and physical fitness. All involved have enjoyed themselves and gained much personally through their participation. I hope the keen interest shown so far will continue and grow.

(Mrs) Lesley Gillespie (Senior School) Top: LMH Hotshots

Back Row L-R: Edwina Scanlon, Sarah Gurry (Coach), Edwina White, Natalie Albantow

Middle: Lucy McTiernan, Rachel Quinert, Sarah Dynon

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Welcome to new

Bryan and Pamela Madden have three daughters attending Loreto Mandeville Hall at

Council Members

present, Samara, Year 6, Kesiah, Year 4, and Tahlia, Year 2, with two more to follow, Siana

This year School Council welcomes three new members, Bill Brazenor, Jenny MeMillan (McCauley) and Bryan Madden.

in 1997, and Alexa in 1999. Their young son, Thomas, will not be attending LMH! Bryan is currently Managing Director of ANZ

Bill Brazenor is a Consulting Engineer and a

McCaughan Securities Limited and has been

Director with John Mullum and Partners. His

involved in the Securities Industry for ten years.

wife, Constance, is a past pupil of Loreto Ballarat

Prior to this, Bryan was a Chartered Accountant

and their daughters have attended Loreto

and spent three years as a member of the

Mandeville Hall. Clare completed Year 12 in

academic staffat Monash University. Bryan thus

1994 and this year Adele is in Year 10. Bill has

brings to Council significant financial skills and

considerable experience in the implementation

experience.

of design work and has contributed to numerous commercial, institutional and industrial projects in Victoria. Recent major projects include the Fairfield Institute of Forensic Psychiatry, PANCH, Box Hill Hospital, Camberwell Grammar Performing Arts Centre, Lauriston,

and the Victorian College of the Arts Film and TV Studios.

In his spare time, Bill is a devoted organiser

Bryan's involvement with Loreto Mandeville Hall dates back to 1994 when he was on the

Fathers' Association. In 1995 he joined the Finance Committee, a position he still holds in conjunction with his role on the School Council. Bill, Jenny and Bryan were inducted onto Council at a special Liturgy held in the School Chapel earlier this year. At the same time, all existing

Councillors

reaffirmed

their

of junior hockey and is especially involved

commitment as Councillors of Loreto Mandeville

with the Melbourne University Hockey Club

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Juniors. The participation of his children has prompted Bill to spend countless hours driving around Melbourne and umpiring hockey

Barbara Kitchen

(Member, School Council)

matches!

Bill joined the Property Committee in 1995. This year he became Chairperson of that Committee as well as a member of School

Council. He has been instrumental in initiating the appointment of Peter Crone, who is currently

preparing the Property Master Plan for the school.

For Jenny MeMillan (McCauley) there has been a long association with Loreto starting with her Grand Aunt, Lena McCauley, who was a boarder at Mary's Mount, Ballarat, somewhere between 1900-1912, and then with her Aunt, Molly McCauley, and her mother, Lyla Reynolds and the Reynolds sisters, who attended first

Loreto Portland and afterwards, the newly established Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Mandeville Crescent Year 6 students have been studying the topic of Government this term. This has included

looking at the three tiers of government and their individual and collective responsibilities for servicing Australia and its people. In order to put the theories and ideas into a local context, the School invited the Honourable

Jenny started at Loreto Mandeville Hall as a

Mr Robert Doyle, MP, to speak to the Year 6

four-year-old in 1952 and left at 17, having spent

girls. Mr Doyle is the Member for Malvern in the Legislative Assembly and he was more than

14 years at the school. Her cousins, the Gebbies and the Browns, all attended Mandeville with

her. Jenny studied Arts and attained a Masters degree in Educational Studies. She has taught at a range of schools and more recently at

willing to share his knowledge and experiences of Parliament with our eager students. In his discussion, Mr Doyle defined the role of

Geelong Grammar School where she has held a

State and Federal Government and in particular, his responsibilities as an elected representative

number of positions: Head of English, Director of Curriculum and, this year, Head of The

job as secretary to the Minister for Human

Hermitage House.

As well as looking after the 64 girls at The Hermitage, Jenny has a husband, Alex, and two teenage boys, Ben and Paul. Jenny is passionate about her teaching and has had considerable experience at an administrative level. She hopes that this breadth of educational understanding will be ofvalue to Loreto Mandeville Hall in her role as a School Council member.

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of the people of Malvern. He also explained his Services and how these two positions occupy his time both inside and outside Parliament.

After many probing questions, much laughter and discussion, Mr Doyle left, but the knowledge gained and the interest shown during his

presentation may indeed have inspired some of our students to seek public office in the future. (Miss) Catherine Maimone (Year 6 Teacher)

Loreto in Vietnam

women greatly appreciate the work Sr. Trish is

During June this year, I spent three weeks in Ho Chi Minh city (formerly Saigon) in Vietnam.

I was also involved in teaching English to Vietnamese Religious Sisters who run orphanages and care for malnourished and sick children. I attended University classes in Vietnamese, helped distribute food and bandages and dressings to poor, hungry and sick people, especially children, and watched direct telecasts

I went to visit and assist Sr Trish Franklin who

has now been working in this city for almost twelve months. She is very grateful for the money that has been generously donated by Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Recent newspaper reports tell us of the rapid

development of trade and tourism in Vietnam.

doing and want to help her in it.

of AFL football matches from Melbourne in an Australian hotel in Vietnam!

What we do not hear is that, while education is,

As well as her involvement in education in

in theory a priority, those who cannot afford

Vietnam, Sr. Trish works with some of the

school fees ($60 per year), or the cost of books, pens and clothes, are effectively excluded from the normal education system. Sr Trish's main

returnees from the refugee camps, which are now being closed in Hong Kong and Thailand. These people need much assistance in adjusting

work is with the Saigon Children's Charity. an

to life in Vietnam again, in finding somewhere

organisation begun in 1992 which exists to

to live, in getting appropriate medical and psychological help, in beginning a little business venture so that they can become productive and

educate Vietnamese children from the poorest walks of life.

Vietnam has a population of nearly 70 million people and 40% are under 15 years old. Although

the government policy is to restrict population growth, many parents want to have more children who can work and earn income for the

support themselves.

While there, Sr. Trish and I were very conscious of the interest and support of so many

people in Australia - students and staff in our

they are old, because no social security or

schools, our communities and indeed the whole Loreto family. Without your assistance in prayer, your concern, and your dollars, this work could not be done with the people of Vietnam. It is my

benefits are available. Ifyou are sick, you cannot

hope, that at some time, some ofyou will be able

go to hospital or seek medical treatment (in most cases), unless you can pay beforehand.

to help even more by your presence in Vietnam. That is not easy, but it is very worthwhile.

family from the time they are about 5 or 6, and

who, hopefully, willlook after the parents when

This results in many people having untreated

Sr. Ellie Taffe IBVM

injuries and diseases. . k.;

I went with Sr Trish to teach English to

beautiful, friendly, clever children, who were so keen to learn, often travelling long distances to attend school for a few hours each day. The rest

of their day was spent working in the rice fields or vegetable and fruit gardens, preparing, carrying and selling goods at markets, selling small items (crafts, cigarettes, chewing gum, a

postcards, coconuts) to foreign tourists, sometimes begging for food or money and trying to study (in the most difficult conditions). Most children lived in very small, crowded one or two roomed houses; many lived and slept in the streets. Yet these children were happy, co-operative, interested in everything and generous with what little they had. I attended

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some certificate presentations where the children were all given cakes and sweets and a can of Coca-Cola for this special occasion. All the children took all the food and drinks home to share with their families!

I also accompanied Sr. Trish on her visits to some remote areas (travelling on very old motor

Sister Ellie with

bikes, three people on each!), where schools were

Vietnamese children

under construction for children who had never

had a chance of any formal education. One brick two-roomed school, with cement on one wall for 4

a blackboard, plus a verandah, costs about

$1,250 to build. Children aged 14 or 15 will walk miles to these new schools, which will

have Vietnamese teachers (paid $1 per day), and in two years, these children will at least be able to read and write.

Sr. Trish trains young Vietnamese teachers who are very keen to learn new teaching methods and English. In turn, these young Vietnamese

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The door swung open and the cold air immediately hit. We raced to fetch our backpacks from the bus and quickly shrugged them onto our backs to try and provide some insulation. As rain dripped from our brows we seriously

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reconsidered the vow that we had made to Mr

Crewe, weeks prior, that we wouldn't whinge! Well, it's good that he didn't hear the conversations in our tents that night.

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We surfaced the next morning to the sounds of a nearby running creek and the singing of birds. The alpine air filled our lungs and we were keen to start the trek across the Bogong High Plains. After a few hours walking we

stopped for lunch at Dibbin's Hut, which offloaded about two kilos from our backs! By the second night at Blair's Hut, we were experts on camping. The tents were erected in a flash and

the slow journey towards boiling water in a trangier was started almost immediately, so that our dinner could be eaten that night and not for breakfast the next morning. Of course, no camping trip would be complete

without everyone huddled around the campfire singing songs and telling spooky ghost stories.

Well, to the dismay of many avid bushwalkers, we broke the traditions of camping that night

and sat around laughing at jokes and de-leeching ourselves instead. f

We had learned from trial-and-error the first

night that the only way to avoid waking up in the morning and having to defrost yourself over breakfast was to wear at least ten layers of clothing to bed-which is exactly what everyone did. There was not a trace of clothing to be

found that night that wasn't wrapped tightly around the owner who was snuggled inside a cosy sleeping bag.

We were all fully aware that Day 3 would be the toughest, most demanding part of the hike, but no one quite knew the meaning ofdemanding until we eventually started the slow climb up

Diamantina Spur. But when we finally reached the mountain the view and feelings we had were inconceivable. The beautiful view would bring a tear to a glass eye. So with pumped egos we all dashed through the downpour to Little Feathertop campsite where wet socks and blue hands were warmed around a little woodfire in the hut.

It was early to bed for all that night, and

early to rise by most who enjoyed a frolic in the three centimetres of snow (most of which ended

up on Mr Crewe) that had been deposited whilst

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we slept. Most tried, after the snowball fight, to re-bend the tent poles that had frozen in a semicircle from the below zero temperature of the night before, but few were successful.

We enjoyed sharing stories and laughs as we made out way down the mountain to meet the bus. It was wonderful that the 21 of us, from

different year levels, all got along like a house on fire. And even whilst journeying home on the train from Wangaratta Station, remnants of the

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Sinead Hammer prepare tents. Centre right: Phoebe Knowles and

Sinead Hammer try camp cooking. Bottom photo: At Dibbins Hut: Ms Jane Cowan, Virginia Grant, Jennifer Zahara, Kristina Bjornesjo, Rachel de Zoete, Brigid Anderson.

Loreto Mandeville Hall Finance Report 1995 A School is also a business, operating in a highly

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY

competitive market place. This report outlines the financial management ofour school to provide a broader understanding of its structure and diversity.

Recurrent Income

1995

1994

As with any business, the school's most important finance document is the Annual Budget. It is also a key element of the school's long term planning. The Budget is more than a

Other

206,300

185,800

State Government Grants

578,300

571,500

collection ofnumbers and accounting principles. It is prepared in the context of the present and future plans of the school and with the concerns of the whole school community in mind. It is designed to underpin the continuing development

Commonwealth Government Grants 1,246,000 1,247,700

of Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Recurrent Expenditure

Fees

3,993,600 3,628,700 6,024,200 5,633,700

The Budget is prepared by the Business Manager after

Repairs & Maintenance

extensive consultation involving the Principal, the Head of

52,400

Rent & Lease Expenses

the Junior School, Staff, the Property Manager, and the various Council Standing Committees. The final Budget, which includes tuition fees, is ultimately approved by the School Council.

The underlying principle of the Budget preparation, and of

54,000

78,000

48,300

General Occupancy Expenses

250,600

257,100

Administration Expenses

328,200

302,300

Salary Related Expenses

453,900

391,600

658,900

555,500

daily financial management, is that the school's Recurrent

Tuition Expenses

Income must meet the Recurrent Expenditures. The school does not fund its normal operations from debt. This means that

Salaries

4,014,600 3,738,500 5,836,600 5,347,300

Fee Income, State and Federal Government per capita Grants, plus the minor sundry incomes, must be adequate to finance the school expenditures, other than major new building works.

Recurrent Surplus/(Deficit)

187,600

286,400

Capital Receipts

In 1995 Fees comprised 66.3% of Recurrent Income, whilst Government Grants accounted for 30.3%. In 1994, 64.4% of Total Recurrent Income was derived from Fees, whilst 32.2%

Donations for Capital Purposes

came from Grants.

Recurrent Expenditure is dominated by Salaries, and related expenses such as Superannuation, WorkCover and

56,300

37,600

Other

198,100

132,600

Fees for Capital Purposes

200,000

130,000

Building Fund Transfers

320,000

420,000

774,400

720,200

30,700

5,800

Building & Improvements

231,300

324,000

Furniture & Equipment

347,400

248,000

Loan Repayments & Interest

383,600

368,300

993,000

946,100

Long Service Leave provisions. In 1995 salary related expenses comprised 77% of Recurrent Expenditure, which is Capital Expenditure

a normal scenario for schools.

Capital Income to the school from the Building Fund plays a

Plant & Machinery

key role in the funding of the building development and refurbishment programme, and also enables the school to minimise its debt. This income stream is supplemented by the allocation of some School Fees to building related capital works. The central strength of the school's Budget strategy is the reliability of our Income. The collection rate for Fees remains consistently very high. In addition, the steady and broad support from donations to the Building Fund enables the school to sustain its capital works programme. As a school community we should be both grateful for, and proud of,

Capital Surplus/(Deficit)

(218,600) (225,900)

TOTAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

(31,000)

60,500

these achievements. Ian James

BUSINESS MANAGER

Recurrent Income

Recurrent Expenditure

Repairs & Maintenance

Other

1.r\%,26 (1994-1%) Rent & Lease Expenses

3.42% (1994-3.3%) Salaries

\ State Government Grants 69% (1994-70%) A

\ 9.60% (1994-10.1%)

1% (1994-1%)

,<\ General Occupancy Expenses 4% ( 1994-5%)

Administration Expenses 6% (1994-6%)

Fees

66.29% (1994

Salary Related Expenses 8% (1994-7%)

Commonwealth Government Grants 20.68% (1994-22.1%)

Tuition Expenses 11% (1994-10%)

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Thank you to our scboolfamity.

Annual Giving Appeal The School Council, staff and students of all those who have so generously donated to the Annual Giving Appeal, that has, to date,

received gifts to the total of $11,285. These gifts will be distributed as the donors have directed to the four funds within the Annual

Giving. These are the Library Fund, the Building Fund, the Historic House Fund and the Endowments Fund to endow scholarships and bursaries for students who would not otherwise be able to attend Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Mandevillian of this year.

Mrs Angela Arthur (Lee) Mrs Sandra Barry (Robinson)

$3385.00

yet done so, please contact Margaret Bridger, Director of Development on 98260211, for a form to be sent to you.

It is heartening to experience such support from Past Pupils, Past Parents, Staffand school suppliers. Support for Loreto Mandeville Hall is always forthcoming and I know it will continue. Please make a note in your diary to come to the Art Exhibition and Sale in term one

of 1997. This exhibition, as last year's, will feature established invited artists of note and

introduce emerging artists who have recently embarked upon their creative careers. The provide a scholarship and bursary fund for students at or entering Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Mrs Eleanor Finueane

(King)

Mrs Angela Fletcher (Gilchrist)

Mrs Elizabeth Fogarty Miss Dorothy Foley

Mrs Sarah Pettenon

(Croagh)

Mrs Margaret Phillips Mrs Noineen Plant

(Gallagher) Miss Emma Readman

Ms Elizabeth Blackie

Mrs Helen Fyfe (Webb)

Miss Sarah Rey

Mrs Ingrid Binental

Miss Josephine Gorman

Ringwood Floor

(Kapper) Mr Frank Bosci Mrs Helen Botham

(Sheahan)

$2735.00 $11285.00

proceeds of this exhibition and sale will go to

All gifts will be acknowledged in the last

Allour Electrical Services

$1380.00

Sub total Library Fund Sub total Building Fund

Ifyou wish to donate to the fund and have not

Loreto Mandeville Hall would like to thank

1 anonymous gift

$3785.00

Total

June 1996

Mrs Angela Allen (Clark)

Sub total Endowments

Sub total Historic House

Mrs Joy Hanrahan (McDonald)

Mrs Sara Hennessy (Barrett)

Coverings Mrs Adrienne Ryan

Mrs Marie Ryan (Parer)

Mrs J E Ryan (Betty Tutton)

Mr P Bourke

Mrs Vicki Herold (Brennan)

Mr Andrew Schmidt

Miss Angela Bowler

Mrs Sally Honan (Wales)

Mrs Alison Silke (Fraser)

Miss Jodie Brasher

Mrs Jane Hume (Bowden)

Mrs Dympna Sleeman

Mrs Margaret Bridger

Dr Anne Hunt

Mr Peter Buckley

Miss Eri Inoue

Mrs Susan Sloan (Johnston)

Mrs Brigid Buchanan

Miss Tania Ipavec

Ms Adele Smith

Mrs Andrea James

Mrs Margaret Smith (Box)

(Curtain) Mrs Patricia Burke

(Campbell) Miss Sarah Burke Miss Elizabeth Butt

(Carnovale) Mr Ian James Mrs Carmel Kehoe

(O'Connor)

(Gooch)

Mrs Nicola Smith (Morris)

Mrs Sally Stagg (Marron)

Miss Anna Maria Toeigl Mr and Mrs John Turner

Mrs Patricia Buxton (Ahern)

Mrs Bernadette Kelly (Ries)

Miss Ruth Trait

Miss Felicity Byrnes

Mrs Mary Kevin (Lodge)

Mrs Lien Tran (Nguyen)

Mrs Amy Calder (Lucini)

Mrs Anne Lechte (Kevin)

Miss Kate Turner

Miss Judith Cahill

Mrs Jill Lethlean

Mrs Patricia Vardy

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Miss Sarah L'Huillier

(Dowling)

Mrs RJ Lowe (Diana Bowen)

Ms Geraldine Vaughan

Cassidy Hunter Nutbean

Mrs Joan Lupson

Mrs Eleanor Von der

Miss Cath Chiba

Mrs Mary Anne Lynch

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(Douglas) Mrs Lorraine MacLagan (Crosbie)

Miss Kathryn Dalton

Mr Bryan Madden

Mrs Therese Davey (Reidy)

Mrs Helen Marron (Healy)

Mrs Jennifer Day

Ms Toni Meehan

Mrs Melissa De Angelis

Mrs Denise Moore (Lahz)

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Mrs Margot Meldrum (Holt)

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Mrs Alison Miller

Mr Rob Dernelley

Miss Sarah Jane Morck

Mrs Kate Dewhurst

Mrs Maria Myers (Jens)

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Mrs Margaret Fanning (Diviny) Miss Jacinta Finnigan

Muehll (Hirsch) Mrs Lorraine Walker (Commins) Ms Genevieve White

(McCann)

Mrs Mary Ann Willis (Dwyer) Mrs Catherine Worsnop (Willis) Mrs Diana Yeldham (Lord)

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News From the Past

if enough enthusiastic people become involved.

Pupils' Association

experience of those of you who have worked for

August marks the end of my first year as President and my younger daughter's first birthday. It has certainly been a full twelve months! I would like to take this opportunity to

thank the Committee of the Past Pupils' Association who work so hard and unfailingly

provide invaluable support. They are all such busy people - working, studying, mothering and yet they find time for the Association because they feel such a debt of gratitude to the school and the Order, for providing such a wonderful education culminating in strong friendships.

On to news of the past few months. The response to the Alumni Directory was very

positive across a range of past pupils widely disparate in age and achievement - the largest response from a girls' school in the publisher's history. Those of you who participated will be eagerly awaiting copies. The wealth of talent revealed within our ranks has led us to introduce

I would be grateful for the benefit of the similar events in other schools, in particular tips on set-up, marketing and sponsorship. And of course, I'd love to hear from anyone interested in art - I guarantee you'll learn a lot, fast. Many thanks to Julienne Scarff who has been so helpful despite having a feeling of being snared!

Numbers attending our fundraising functions

are a little disappointing. We recognise that you may not always be informed of what is on,

but we rely heavily on the telephone and 'the grapevine' for events such as film nights, given the limited funds and resources at our disposal. Ifyou feel you could act as a mediator for your

class, please send me your address or call me and I will ensure that details are always sent to you. Support for our fundraising is essential, not only to maintain Loreto Cottage at Blairgowrie, but also to perpetuate the school spirit through awards and bursaries for current students.

be an enlightening and entertaining event with

Keep in mind the Days of Reflection to be held in October, and the Past Pupils' Mass and morning tea in November, both of which will give you the opportunity to pause in your busy

something to appeal to everyone.

life and look inward.

selected past pupils as guest speakers at our Annual General Meeting. This should prove to

As many ofyou know, a committee comprising

some of the Sisters of the IBVM, Margaret Bridger and past pupils, has been working on

I am always delighted to hear from members and appreciate suggestions on how the Association can work more effectively for you.

producing a history of the school to be published

Susan Olney (Hanrahan)

in its 75th Anniversary year, 1999. Ruth Trait,

18 Allenby Avenue,

a past pupil, has agreed to be the co-ordinating

Glen Iris 3146

editor, and is available every Wednesday at school to receive any information you feel should

Ph: 9885 0624

be included. It is to be a very anecdotal publication, covering things like curriculum, routines, uniform, celebrations, use ofbuildings,

sport - the list is endless. All your memories are valuable. Sr Josie Jeffery, the archivist, is seeking school memorabilia and photographs

PAST PUPILS' MASS AND

which will of course be treated with utmost

MORNING TEA

care.

During the autumn and winter months, our Association has had a definite sporting bent. Congratulations to the Mandeville team which

10.30am SUNDAY 24th

competed in the Annual Inter-School Golf

NOVEMBER, 1996

Challenge Cup held at Geelong earlier this year. Teammates Judy Feery, Jenny Carr, Jan Lupson, Sue Buxton, Cathy Ockleshaw, Elisabeth Martin and Carmel Hughes upheld

MASS IN THE CHAPEL

the school's honour with an excellent result,

coming fifth with 135 points - the winning team was Clyde with 144 points. By all reports, the annual Past Pupils' Golf Day at Peninsula in

FOLLOWED BY

MORNING TEA IN THE

May was a great success as usual. The Past

Pupils' Netball team, the Moggies (Mandeville Old Girls!), have enjoyed several wins in the Sacre Coeur Alumni Netball Competition and are hoping to see more teams fielded from

Mandeville next year, outnumbered as they are by Genazzano and Sac.

I am still seeking volunteers to assist with the Art Exhibition and Sale for 1997. As I said

in the last issue of this newsletter, I am confident

HISTORIC HOUSE

RSVP

14th November, 1996:

Mrs Sue Olney 18 Allenby Avenue Glen Iris 3146 Ph. 9885 0624

that the Exhibition will become a great annual fundraiser and social event for our Association,

Forever Will I Sing Of

Mandeville Hall postage stamp with a leading

Your Love

our heritage.

article stressing the importance of conserving It was while she was Superior of the Loreto

Sister Maureen Saunders had a long

Marryatville community that Sister Maureen

association with Loreto Mandeville Hall. It

became ill and she returned to Loreto Toorak

began over 40 years ago when, as Miss Saunders,

at the end of 1995. It was a special privilege

she came from St Peter and St Paul's, South

to have her with us until her death on 13th

Melbourne, to join the few lay teachers on the staff. Two years later she was on her way to the

April, 1996. Her spirit remained strong to the

novitiate in Mary's Mount, Ballarat.

Mary Ward, who encouraged her companions,

end and her last few months echoed those of

In 1957 Sister Maureen was one of the

saddened by her approaching death, with the

foundation members of the Loreto Blackburn

words 'Come! Let us rather sing and praise

community and for 13 years she taught at St Thomas' School. She was Principal for a time and involved particularly in the development of lower secondary classes. She is remembered with special affection by past students from there,

God joyfully for all his loving kindness'. May Sister Maureeen, now with her God in eternity, be living to the full her motto: 'Forever will I sing of Your love'.

some of whom finished their school years at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

After three years as Deputy Principal at Loreto Kirribilli and six years as Principal at Normanhurst, Sister Maureen returned briefly to Loreto Mandeville Hall in 1982 and again in 1984. When she was appointed Superior of the Loreto Community here in 1987, she was welcomed back to the school where her

administrative talents and experience were much valued.

Many past students will remember Sister Maureen as a gifted and inspiring teacher of

English and Religious Education. She had a

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deep appreciation of all that was beautiful, especially in art, literature and music, and her sensitive playing of the organ added a special

dimension to liturgical celebrations in our Toorak chapel. She believed that in this age of complexities and uncertainties'we need to teach the art of riding lightly but firmly along life's way'. At a time of renewed concern about the

preservation of historic Mandeville Hall, Sister Maureen was soon sharing her talents on heritage committees and in the production of a booklet outlining the special features of the house. She had always been interested in the

history ofthis school and in 1982 she had written an essay on the foundation of Loreto Mandeville Hall - its philosophy, curriculum, students and staff- which is a valued addition to our archival

collection. As editor of The Mandeuillian in 1990,

Sister Maureen responded to the issue of the

Sister Maureen Saunders IBVM

Congratulations to Drama Leaders Senior Drama Ward

Barry

Mulhall

Mornane

C. Anita McCarthy

Katherine Sherry

Priscilla Ruffolo

Ruth Tinetti

VC. Ellen Woodruff

Claire Scally

Victoria Spillane

Melissa Tribe

Alisha Hnatjuk

Junior Drama

C. Sally Finemore

Natalie Hunter

Megan Downing

VC.Natalie Carter

Simone Ball

Anne-Maree O'Brien Andrea Vaz

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Anneliese

Past Pupil Profile

Gill

Anneliese Gill

After completing a Bachelor of Music degree at the Victorian College of the Arts, Anneliese Gill was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and the Musical Society of Victoria's travelling if

scholarship in 1994 to study in New York. She

is currently completing a Master of Music degree at the Manhattan School of Music whilst

conducting research into Performance Anxiety. Anneliese

finds

the

school's

diverse

curriculum, inspiring teachers, guest artists and wide variety of concerts, performances and competitions more than live up to her expectations. She is also, "most impressed by its warm, friendly atmosphere - a rare thing in the competitive world of music". Anneliese lives at International House

overlooking the Hudson River. It offers everything from a gym, cafeteria, pub and pool table, to ballroom dancing and weekends away in the country. Over 700 students from at least 80 countries and representing 200 academic professions reside there. This year she has a Resident Assistant position which involves fostering community spirit and friendship and organising social activities, as well as ensuring the day to day smooth operation of the floor.

Class of 1976: 20 Year Reunion

This provides the opportunity to meet and work with a large number of culturally and professionally diverse people. Of course, Anneliese has found living in New York an experience in itself. "Somehow I seem to have survived the concrete jungle, with its endless queues, busy people, highly processed and coloured food, hectic pace of life, and the weird and wonderful sights that one can only

On Saturday 18th May, 54 of the Class of '76 gathered at the Geebung Polo Club in Auburn to reminisce, laugh and catch up. It had been ten years since our last formal reunion, so this was destined to be a big night. And so it was! For five hours we chatted, laughed and got to know each other again. After a few brief moments of apprehension early on, everyone relaxed and we were talking about old school days and the events of the last ten to 20 years.

encounter in New York. In spite of all this, as the

Girls travelled from Western Australia, Sydney, and Queensland

time to return home draws nearer, I am

for the happy event, but the winner of the most miles travelled to

beginning to think that I will really miss this

get to the reunion was Moya O'Shea who came from London. A great effort! Moya brought her video of our last day in Form 6 and

city. Its uibrancy and diversity are uery

our Photography Movie that we made in Form 5. These are always

inspiring". The two years in New York have broadened the depth of her musical knowledge and she feels it has honed her technical and performing skills. "I feet I have gained a broader perception

°f music in a world context, and on a personal level haue increased my independence, self

the source of much laughter.

It took all my teaching skills to gather everyone together in some semblance of order to have a group photo, but this was achieved eventually. We all agreed that this was a particularly successful reunion and that we would meet again in five years time.

reliance, self confidence, cultural awareness and

Sarah Perrett (Winship)

sense of purpose .

Anneliese, who completed school in 1989, has not forgotten her Alma Mater and when she returns to Melbourne later in the year, she would

be happy to give a recital at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Dinner Dance October 26 Caulfield Racecourse Contact: Parents' Associations Paul Holland 9331 0476 r:

Lee Rimes 9850 8650 Class of 1976

Loreto Golf Day

Family News

On 13th May the South Course at Peninsula Country Golf Club was in perfect condition for the annual Loreto Past Pupils' Golf Day. Thirty golfers contested the Loreto Cup, which was

Engagements Marisa Cutinelli ('87) to Daniel Veronese

Angela Oust ('90) to Daniel Moon

won for the first time by Jenny Carr on a

Marriages

countback from Jan Lupson.

Megan Ann Brittain to Richard Neil Kloester,

The Golf Sub-Committee was especially pleased to welcome eight players who were

Emma Robinson to Matthew Baxter, 18/5/96

attending their first Past Pupils' Golf Day. It

Daniel Eastwood (staff) to Antonietta Basile

was also pleasing to catch up with the ex-players who joined us for lunch.

10/3/96

22/6/96 Births

Once again, the Past Pupils are most grateful to Peninsula for making the course and the clubhouse available for this event, and we look

forward to the 12th May, 1997.

To Mardi (Swann) and Richard Tovey, a son, Jack Kerry Robert To Caroline (Jaeggi) and Mark Brown, a son, Matthew Lachlan

(Mrs) Jenny Carr

To Gabrielle (Kiely) and Jonathon Broome, a daughter, Francesca Gabrielle To Gabrielle (Howard) and Sean Kelly, a daughter, Sophie Kate Mary To Celia (Gandolofo) and Peter Sitch, a son,

Joseph George To Wendy Elford, a daughter, Rhiannon Elisabeth To Gillian (Treloar) and Nick Merry, twin

daughters, Emily Elizabeth and Katherine Alice To Fiona (Brittain) and Adrian Ryan, a son,

Maximillian James

To Maya (Staff) and Ananda Abeyratne, a son, Thilina i

To Sarah (Lunn) and Martin Burke, a daughter, Alice Rose

To Lisa (Staff) and Geoff MeMaster, a daughter, Samantha Anne Deaths

Mr Damian Sheahan, husband of Thdrase (Kiely) eT :t t

(past pupil) Mrs Valerie Mary Howard, mother of Gabrielle (past pupil)

Happy Winners!

Mrs Kathleen Moylan, mother of Patricia Moylan

L-R: Jan Lupson, Jenny Carr, Carmel Case and Posey O'Collins

(Staff)

Editor's Mailbag Stephanie Loncraine has opened a designer homeware gift shop at 230 Bay Street, Brighton. Her innovative handpainted ceramics and mosaics

can be personalised if required or Stephanie Designs is happy to take special orders. Anna Maria Tocigl wrote to express her sadness on reading the news of Sr Margarita's death in the last edition.

Congratulations to Catherine Walter on her recent appointment to the board of the National Australia Bank. Catherine, who featured in the

Mandevillian Past Pupil Profile page in April

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1994, is the first woman to be appointed to the board.

Those who knew ThdrAse (Terry) Sheahan (Kiely), a former boarder at Loreto, will be shocked, as are the residents of Bendigo, to hear of the death of her husband, Damian, in a recent car accident. Damian, a devoted father to

Caitlin (12) and Mairin (10), practised law in

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Bendigo and was an active member of St

Golfers relax after the game.

Therese's Parish and a Board Member of Mount

L-R: Jonette Wilton, Carrie Pleasance, Anne Barnett and Cathy Ockelshaw

Alvernia Hospital.

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Gemma Fleurisson and Rachel Mclnerney take a break from assisting at the National Gallery Victoria

Emmaline Jones and Emily Petricola chat to Mrs Vera Spriggs in her room at Glenferrie Nursing Home

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HELP! Assistance is urgently required A

to support the theme editors of our

75TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK This is an invitation to the whole Loreto

family (Past and Present) to contribute written memories and

photographs as resources for our book. Please send your contributions, without delay to the

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Amanda Cosgriff, Marie Dermatis and Emily Tribe discover a Loreto connection when they talk with Mrs Elizabeth Col-fe at the Blind Citizens'

Community Centre in Kooyong. Mrs Corfe attended Loreto Teachers' College in Albert Park

School Archivist.

Editorial Mandevillian Loreto Mandeville Hall t

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak 3142 Phone 9826 0211 Fax 9824 2996

Editorial Committee:

Editor, Margaret Quill; Junior School,

Miss Vanessa Healy; The Community, Sr. Ellison Taffe; Mothers' Association, Mrs Krys Gruba; Past Pupils' Association, Mrs Susan Olney; Photographer, Mrs Lyn Gazal.

Typesetting and printing: New Litho Pty. Ltd., 124 Union Road, Surrey Hills, 3127

Amanda Cosgriff and Emily Tribe preparing to join in the afternoon program at the Centre for the Blind.

Serving the Community "I really enjoyed it. I wish I could go for the whole year". This sentiment reflects the feelings of many of the students who were asked to evaluate their semester of community service. It would not be true to say that all girls' reactions were positive, but even those who had less favourable experiences could see in hindsight that they had chosen unwisely, or that problems were due to organisation or personnel. This was reflected in the following comment, "I feel this placement had the potential to be fulfilling to both the patients and ourselves, however poor management made this difficult".

things as empathy, commonsense and initiative that have gone unnoticed in the formal school environment. There is mutual benefit to the

girls and the institutions they serve. When evaluating two students' performance, one supervisor commented, "Both girls cannot be praised too highly. They showed a maturity beyond their years", and as one student said, "Thanks for the experience, it's a great idea". Such comments speak for themselves. (Mrs) Margaret Capp (Student Counsellor)

Why do we provide students with a semester of community service in Year Ten? Is it really worthwhile? What purpose does it serve? Those

of us who organise this programme generally ask ourselves these questions when we are bogged down with the administrative

arrangements, and for the first few weeks when the girls are settling in. Once this period has passed, our confidence is restored, and we have

no doubt about the value of community service. Our students grow up in a very privileged environment, but also a protected one. Many of them have had limited contact with the wider

community, which involves itself with providing services in areas such as aged care, schooling for the disabled, support for adults with visual or other handicaps, or providing access to cultural and recreational facilities. These

programmes would not survive without volunteer support, and we believe that introducing the girls to the notion of working with service-providers, without the prospect of payment, is a worthy one. It is also an opportunity for putting Christian principles into

Marie Dermatis and friend pictured at the Blind Citizens' Community Centre

practice.

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In order to provide a wider range of options for the girls, we have increased the range of placements available and students may also nominate where they wish to go. For the first time, the girls have been to the Polly Woodside Melbourne Maritime Museum, the Royal Botanical Gardens and the National Gallery of Victoria. Another possibility for the summer

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months was rowing for the disabled at Studley Park. Providing transport can be arranged, we

are happy to consider any possibilities that are available during the allocated time each week. r

The girls record their experiences and feelings about their placement in a diary which is then a means of communication between students and

staff. It also offers the opportunity for reflection and a chance to raise any ideas they may have about proposed initiatives, which might include activities such as playing instrunients to

entertain elderly people, making hot-cross buns at Easter or dancing the Tarantella on Italian National Day.

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Qualities girls learn over their five months' placement include improved listening and communication skills, patience, discretion, compassion and a belief in the worth and dignity

Michelle Rodrigues lends a helping hand at St John's Kindergarten

of every individual. Repeatedly, we are amazed to see personal attributes come to the fore: such

More Community Service photos on page 27