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MANDEVILLIAN Volume 12, No. 1

May 1997

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the Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta Mrs Penny Gamble, Mrs Stephanie Woodruff and Mrs Sally Stribley prepare to cater for some of the 6000 who attended the Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta on the Barwon.

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Loreto Mandeville Hall School Council 1997:

From left to right:

lan James (Business Manager), Anne Hunt (Principal). Barbara Kitchen, Elizabeth Butt, Bryan Madden, Paul Hoy (Chairman), Bill Brazenor, Ellison Taffe IBVM, Kevin Halpin, Margaret Honner IBVM, David Beatty. (Jennifer McMillan - absent)

Dr Anne Hunt

From the Principal Congratulations to Year 12 (1996)!

Outstanding results were achieved by Christine Sammartino,

Carla

Pascoe,

Emily

O'Connell, Agnieszka Solon, Penelope O'Loughlin, Rachel Doyle, Angela Dwyer, Sarah Pinto, Elspeth Martini, and Elizabeth

McCartney, all of' whom achieved a Tertiary Entrance Ranking of 98.00 or above, placing them in the top 2% of the State. Congratulations are also due to School Captain Felicity

MeGrath and to School Vice Captain Sophie Gannon who, while serving the school community in these very demanding leadership roles, achieved very high TERs. In total, 39 of the Year 12 students

achieved a TER above 99.00 (compared to 1% State-wide) and 10% above 98.00

(compared to 2% State-wide). 219 achieved scores above 95.00 (compared to 59 Statewide). 42% achieved a score of 90.00 or

above (compared to 10% State-wide). 54% of our students achieved 80.00 or above

the teachers and the students. These results

(compared to 20% State-wide); and 87%

are therefore a t.remendous testimony to the

of

above

teamwork which is so strong a part of' our school

achieved

scores

50.00

or

(compared to 50% State-wide). 509 of our

and to the high standards to which we as a

Year 12 students achieved a TER of 84.00

school community are committed and which we

or higher.

achieve year in, year out.

These are outstanding results, the envy of any school. We are justifiably very proud of' them. We know too tliat results like this don't

happen by magic. They happen through team work, the combined effort and commitment of

(Dr) Anne Hunt (Principal)

Welcome to Kathy O'Connell as Head of the

Junior School Our Loreto Mandeville Hall school community is pleased and proud to welcome Mrs Kathy O'Connell, Dip T., B.Ed., Grad. Dip Ed. Admin., as Head of the Junior School.

Kathy, mother of five children, aged 21 to 30 years old, comes to this position with outstanding credentials and experience in Catholic primary education. She has been Curriculum Coordinator (P-6) in the Junior

School for four years, 1992-1996, where her contribution to P-12 curriculum development has been a vital element in our policy

formulation and planning. Prior to her appointment as Curriculum Coordinator at Loreto, Kathy was Principal of Stella Maris Primary School, Beaumaris, 1984-1991, having

previously taught in a number of' Catholic primary schools. Her recreational interests include reading, gardening and music.

Kathy is assisted by Miss Catherine Sini, Dip.T,, Grad.Dip.(Spec.Ed.) as Deputy Head of the Junior School and Miss Elizabeth Blackie, Dip.T., B.Ed. as Curriculum Coordinator (P-6).

Together with Mrs Dot Peters, T.P.T.C., Dip.T., as Religious Education Coordinator. they make a superb leadership team for our Junior School.

Mrs Kathy O'Connell

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that we have chosen the theme: 'TODAY'S

Welcome from

DREAM... TOMORROW'S REALITY".

School Leaders

We all know that a dream can eventually

(Edited uersi.on of opening address by School Captain and Vice Captain to Iii:e First School

Assembly for 1997)

become reality. The three dots - which link

together the two phrases - are not merely a form of punctuation. Instead it is what these three dots mean to you - that will make or

Welcome back to 1997! May this year be as

break the year. Sonic of us will strive to achieve

good as the last - and with our help... better.

our dreams, whilst others will find the challenge

You - as unsuspecting students cannot even

more daunting. We don't expoct this tlieme to

begin to comprehend wliat we have in store for you over the next 10 months. We w:int to extend

transform you. but if it encourages you to at least acknowledge your dreams then it is one

our warmest welcome to all new members of our

step in the right direction, and we are on the

school community, staff and students, who are attending LMH for the first time today. The 12

way to achieving OUR DREAM.

Councillors are here for the students benefit as

a representation ofthe Year 12 group. It is our aim to ensure that each one of you has an enjoyable year and is given the opportunity to make your dreams come true.

Each Councillor has a dream. Each of you will

have your own dream. Together they form OUR I)REAM. In 1997 we will fulfil thorn.

Amy Hede (School Captain) and

Emily Gregory (School Vice Captain)

We are looking in joyful anticipation towards 1997 where we will continue with past events

such as Family Day and Feast Day - and of course - we will acid our own personal touch to these events. Because, as the great Bob Dylan

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once said, "the times they are a changin" - with change come new events such as our infamous Christmas Day anc[ our newly established battle against the sun in Sun Smart Week.

As you all know, the main reason we are here is to announce the 1997 school theme... we 12

Student Councillors spent a 'relaxing' weekend at Anglesea in mid November where we explored dreams and goals fur 1997, not just as school

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leaders but also ils LMH students and individuals.

It is only natural for a person to have dreams and ambitions - und in fact attending I.AIH and completing Year 12 is about dreaming - and ultiniately about achieving these dreams. It is our aim this year to prove to you tliat where dreams are concerned - the sky is the limit.

Everyone has dreams and anibitions - whether it be Nelson Mandela. dreaming- about South At'rica's future, Mary Ward dreaming about a k't

world where women play a more significant role.

Cathy Freeman dreaming about winning gold

(Front) Amy Hede (School Captain) and Emily Gregory

at the Atlanta Olympics or Marcus, our

(School Vice Captain)

gardener, dreaming about a cold beer after

buzzing around all day on his red tractor.

To achieve these dreams we must strive to do

our best. This nwalls that we need clear goals from the outset, and iii doing this we want to not only acknowledge the individual's dreams, but our combined dreams for our school and the wider world in which we live.

As the Chief Executive of the Sydiiey Olympic 2000 bid said. "the success of the mission

depends on the total conimitment of tile entire teain". Our 'entire team' consists of' the LMH

students, staffund the wider Loreto Community and the'mission': a fulfilling and successful 1997 for us all.

Congratulations to

Captains 1997 Jacinta Holmes -

Music

Georgiana Quinn -

Debating

Charlotte Mulder -

Sports

Congratulations to: Mrs Rosemary Abbott (Senior Librarian) for

her contribution of' a chapter to the 2nd edition of School Library Automation in Australia recently published by the Centre fur Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, NSW.

You may remember 'meeting the challenge'

Drawing on her own experience and her research

back in 1992. In more recent times we have

into automated systems undertaken as part of

'united as individuals'. However. now it's time

her Master of' Business Degree. Rosemary

to 'seize the day' and dream - for that is what

provides timely advice for those iii the market

the future is made of. And it is for this reason

for a library automation systeii-1.

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Congratulations to 1996 Dux of School Christine Sammartino

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Welcome to Judy Reid as

Director of Development

1996 Dux of Loreto Mandeville Hall, Christine

Sammartino with her parents and Dr Anne Hunt after the presentation of her Dux Award.

We pay special tribute to Christine Sammartino, our Dux of school for 1996,

It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Mrs Judy Reid (nde Quin) as Director of Development at I.oreto Mandeville Hall, commencing in April 1997.

Christine joined Loreto in Year 5. From the

Judy is a past pupil of Loreto Mandeville Hall.

very start she proved herself to be a well-

She was School Captain in 1986. She proceeded

organised and conscientious student, well

from school to tertiary study at University of

motivated and keen to do well. She is

Melbourne where she completed a Bachelor of

Lindoubtedly a young woman of considerable

Arts degree, majoring in History of Politics and

talent, but that talent was always combined

Criminology. She later worked with the fund-

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raiser Brian Reid of Macbrew Fundraising

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and

determination to do her very best:. Christine

Consultants for almost four years, during which

won a number of Loreto awards over the years, including the Monash Prize as our top Year 11

time she worked closely with us at Loretto

student in 1995. She completed her VCE with 7

was launched iii 1990. Most recently, she has

Mandeville Hal l on the $ 1 Million Appeal, which

subjects - English, French, Chemistry. Music

been working with Morgan Banks Limited, one

History and Styles (where she won a Premier's

of Australia's lai·gest Human Resource

Award), Mathematical Methods, Specialist

Consultancies. Iii this position. Judy's role was

Mathematics, and University Mathematics and

to provide administrative support to the State

a TER of 99.80, placing her among the very top

Manager of the Human Resources Consulting

achieving students in the State.

Division.

Christine was never one to confine her interest

Judy comes to the position of Director of'

and commitment simply to her school subjects.

Development at Loreto Mandeville Hall with

She invested herself very fully and generously in school life with a genuine concern for the welfare and interest of the school as a whole.

excellent attributes, including very strong administrative and interpersonal skills, a background in fundraising, and an already

She represented the school at various occasions,

extensive knowledge of the school community.

including the Monash University United Nations

We look forward to working with her very much

50th anniversary conference. She also held a

and have great confidence in her capacity to fulfill this most iniportant role in our schooL

number of positions of responsibility, including that of School Music Captain, House PAF Captain. House Music Vice Captain and Year

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reliably and responsibly, with characteristic dedication and commitment.

We are delighted to congratulate Christine for her efforts and her achievements. We

congratulate her as a student who sets high standards for herself in all that she does

curricular and extracurricular - and then works

extremely hard to achieve them. In so many ways, she epitomises the values and virtues of sincerity, integrity, felicity, freedom and justice which we hold dear as a Loreto school. We thank Christine

for

her extraordinary

and

wholehearted contribution to school life over

her years at Loreto and, with great confidence and pride in her, we wish her every success as she embarks on this next stage of her education,

Enrolinents for those commencing iii Preparatory, Years 4, 5 and 7 in 1998 should be finalised as soon as possible. Only a limited number of places remain un filled.

Interviews for 1999 enrolments commence

during Term 2 and those who have lodged applications for entry at Years 4,5 and 7 should have received an invitation to arrange an

interview. If you believe you have made an application fur commencement in one of the 1999 intake ,years (with the exception of' the Preparatory Class) and have not received a letter please contact the Registrar, Ms Zena Roslan, as Hoon as possible.

If' you plan to apply for a place in 1998 or 1999

a combined Science/Law degree at the University

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Loreto Mandeville Hail School Councillors 1997

Back Row L-R: Larissa Natividad, Miriam Slaitery. Madeline Hoy, Priscilla Ruffolo, Emily Gregory (School Vice Captain), Brigid Anderson.

Front: Marguerite Osborne, Louisa Coleman, Angela Hill, Sara Lynch, Anita McCarthy, Amy Hede (School Captain).

Leaders' Conference

The weekend proved an exceptional experience as we discussed our strengths/weaknesses as

It was with sonic apprehension that Emily Gregory and I made our way to St Mary's College

leaders and learnt some valuable skills about

working as a team

on Friday 14 February - straight from Year 12

Emily and I were thrilled to be part of the

Camp. We were to be stayiiig at the College -at

first Loretto School Leaders' Conference - and

Melbourne University for the whole weekend.

indeed the friendships made have gone from

This was to be the first Loreto School Leaders'

Conference. The folli,wing schools were represented: Loreto Coorparoo, Loreto Normanhurst. Lore.to Kirribilli, Loreto Ballarat,

Loreto Marryatville, and of course Loreto Mandeville Hall - and we didn't know a soul!

,strength to strength as we keep contact with each other via the school f'ax machines.

We used to beli:eve Loreto was Mandeville Hall - we have now discovered our extended

Loreto family - Australiawide.

Amy Hede

The thought of two full days talking about

(School Captain)

school seemed rather daunting - especially considering that we were only two weeks into Term 1 of Year 12.

As we shared pizza and soft drink on that first evening - we knew we were in fur a special experience. The aim of the conference was to make friends with the other I.oreto leaders. and

share thoughts and ideas about our roles in

1997. Together we could gain some knowledge about the Loreto .schools in Australia and see

how things are done elsewhere.

Sr Deidre Rofe IBVM, Sr Elizabeth Donnan IBVM and Sr Ellison Taffe IBVM were

responsible for leading and coordinating the weekend - and it was quite incredible just what was packed into two days.

On Saturday we showed the girls around Melbourne - we had a picnic lunch in the Botanic

Gardens. the interstate girls loved the shops and Melbourne Central. and Saturday evening we enjoyed dinner and Mass at Mandeville Hall.

We capped off' the evening with gelati and cappuccinos in Lygon Street before heading back

to St Mary's.

Sunday saw us heading off to Ballarat for a tour of Mary's Mount - we were very tired as we'd kept each other awake until all hours the night before„

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Our Prayer for this Year Dear Lord

As we come together to celebrate the birth of a new school year we endeavour to make four important commitments:

• To recognise and give thanks for the dedicated stafT and wonderful resources

provided for us here at Loreto Mandeville liall, and to acknowledge the contribution made by our parents towards our education.

• To endeavour, with Your help, to work diligently throughout the coming year. whilst enjoying the experience.

• To extend the hand of friendship to each other in an effort to ensure that all girls,

both existing students aiid newcomers feel that they are important members of tile I.MH coniniunity.

• To be aware of the world beyond our school walls, and recognise that our way is not the only way.

Lord hear us.

From the Junior School It has been a very hectic but productive start to the new year. The picture of the Junior School is forever changing but the focus remains the same.

At the end of' 1996 the school community bid a fond farewell to Sister Helen Maguii·e who is carrying out further studies overseas. We thank Sr Helen for all that she has given to us as a thriving school community.

This year marks the changeover to a lay Head of the Junior School. Working with a very dedicated stafT who constantly espouse the educational and spiritual philosophies of the Loreto foundress, Mary Ward, is both empowering and challenging.

Upon reflection, the calendar for Term 1 has been very busy, attesting to the vibrancy of our school year. It has been wonderful to interact with the parents of our students on so many occasions, particularly Family Day, the Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta and liturgical celebrations.

The theme chosen for the Junior School this

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BE TRUE: BE FAIR: I

BE GOD'S LOVING PEOPLE

I look forward to travelling the path of '97 with all the members of the LMH Community.

(Mrs) Kathy O'Connell (Head of the Junior School)

(Left) Miss Catherine Sim (Deputy Head of Junior School) and Mrs Kathy O'Connell (Head of Junior School)

International Acclaim A second edition of Sr Thdrbse Daly's book, Deepest Longings, Experience of the

Spiritual Exercises (Published by Spectrum) is now available through Catholic bookshops.

Replacing the first edition, which sold out within three years of publication in 1991, the new edition includes photographs of Mary Ward as a pilgrim and Michelangelo's head of Christ on the Cross. The book includes over 20 exercises

designed to introduce adults to Mary Ward's spirituality. Already published in German, Sr Thdr6se's book

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News has been received that Loyola Press, Chicago, intends to publish Sr Thdrhe's thesis on Mary Ward's Ignatian Way for Religious Educators in book form. Loyola Press has offered to ily Sr Thdrbse to the USA for

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preparation of the manuscript. It is hoped that the book will be on the market by April 1998.

In the meantime. the German Provinces of

the Institute have invited Sr Th61·6se to give a seminar in September this year to open up this approach for religious education in the secondary schools throughout Germany. This will be a

highlight of an extreniely successful literary (Left) Sr Thdrase Daly IBVM and Ms Zena Roslan (School Registrar) examine the German and English

editions of Sr Thdruse's recently published book, Deepest Longings. Incidentally, Zena is a former Loreto Coorparoo pupil of Sr Thdr@se.

career which has taken her to South Africa,

Kenya, Ireland and India to present seminars on her writing.

Congratulations Sr ThdrOse from the whole Loreto Mandeville Hall family.

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Welcome to New Staff (Miss) Andrea Vance - Teacher Aide and After Care Assistant

Andrea originally from Albury, NSW. has taken on the dual role of Teacher Aide and After Care Assistant in the Junior School.

Andrea is a qualified tencher who completed a Bachelor of' Arts/Bachelor of Teaching at Australian Catholic University, Mercy Camplls.

Andrea loves to go shopping or to the movies

or theatre in her leisure time and she may zoom pastyou one day on her rollerblades!

Miss Victoria McCormack

- Integration Aide and After Care Assistant After completing her VCE at Sacrd Copur.

Victoria spent a year working full-time as a nanny iii Tasmania. She then commenced a Bachelor of Education at the University of

L-R: Miss Andrea Vance, Miss Victoria McCormack

Tasmania. In 1993 Victoria moved back to

and Ms Michelle Seymour

Melbourne and transferred to Australian

Catholic University u here she completed a Bachelor of Arts/Teaching. After a teaching round at Loreto Mandeville Hall, Victoria

accepted a position as Integration Aide and After Care Assistant for 1997. 7 thoroughly enjoyed nly teaching round at LMH (ind I look fol-ward to working trith students and staff iii both Junior and Senior

School this rear. I hope to one day

complete my Masters Degree'.

(Ms) Michelle Seymour - Year 6 Teacher Michelle taught at St Joseph s. Malvern, where she was First Assistant for four years and was Physical Eduction Coordinator. With a Graduate

Diploma in Visual and Pei forming Arts from RMIT and a Diploma of' Teaching from Australian Catholic University, Michelle is looking forward to teaching Year 6 al Loreto Mandeville Hall.

Keen on keeping fit, Michelle works out at a gym four times a week and takes long wall™ along the beach. Cooking, art ancl craft and going to the films are her other recreational

L-R: Mrs Sue McAllister. Mrs Virginia Hand and Miss Michelle Lindeman

interests.

(Mrs) Sue McAllister - Year 5 Teacher Sue McAllister is looking forward to teaching

(Mrs) Virginia Hand

- ]unior School Librarian

Year 5 Gold for the first two terms of' 1997. Sue

Virginia is one of 10 children, six of whom

has been doing emergency teaching at Lorcio

hold teaching degrees. However, after a period

Mandeville Hall and at Middle Pat·k Primary

ofteaching at Holy Saviour, Vermont and at St

School since she and her husband returned from

Brigid's School, Mordialloc, Virginia decided to

a four year posting in Singapore. She was also

indulge her love of literature by undertaking a

busy completing a Graduate Certificate in

Bachelor of Librarianship at Monash.

TESOL last year.

Virginia sees her role at Loreto... "As a

While in Singapore, Sue taught at the

challenge that lies ahead, with integrating

Singapore American School and held the position

conumter and other technology into the libran

of Year Level Coordinator.

prograin. B>' li?11?ing the two tue can create a

Away trom the classroom, Sue en.joys walking,

st rong priman, schoot library media rentre, thus

gardening and, through necessity. renovating

enabling the children to be better equipped for

her house.

the chcillenges of the world in tile 21st Century".

(Miss) Michelle Lindeman - Year 1 Teacher

After completing a Bachelor of Education, majoring in Music at Melbourne University and a Diploma of Education at Australian Catholic 1

University, Christ College, Michelle taught at St James, Vermont for seven years. She was Music/ Drama Coordinator at St James and has been

involved in school productions at a number of different schools.

Michelle continues to employ her musical talents outside school as a flautist at weddings and masses.

(Ms) Monica Wright - Head Gymnastics

Coach, Diving Coach, Aerobics Coach Monica has been involved in gymnastics for over

15 years, both as a competitive gymnast reaching level 10 and the last five years as a gymnastics I

coach.

She represented Tasmania four times in National Competitions.

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Monica grew up in Tasmania before moving to

Ms Monica Wright

Melbourne three years ago. Her parents and older sister still live in Tasmania, while her twin sister

is currently cycling around Australia!

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Last year she spent six months travelling through America and Canada and working on a summer Camp For Kids for two months.

Monica's personal interests are sports oriented, including, triathlons, rollerblading, cycling, bushwalking and aerobics.

(Mrs) loan Morgan - Drama Teacher "My family and I haue just returned to Melbourne after fiue years in Perth. I have taught for nearly 20

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years and always enjoy meeting new groups of students every yecir.

Apart from teaching Drama, I toue going to tile theatre and enjoy cooking, reading, swimming and sing-ing.

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I really look forward to working with Robyn Kay und further developing the uibrant Drama Department at Loreto Mandeuille Hall."

Mrs Joan Morgan

(Mrs) loy Barrett - Administrative Assistant Joy Barrett has come to Loreto Mandeville Hall as an Administrative Assistant from a long connection to MLC. She was a student at the school

before becoming a teacher there.

After marriage and two children, Joy returned to work with the Hearing Impaired students, a role which she found very rewarding. During these years she updated her teaching qualifications and gained a Bachelor of Education.

In recent years and due to the rapid expansion of

the Laptop programme, Joy became an Administrative Assistant in the Computer Dungeon, so called because of its rather gloomy location in the lowest level of a building. At Loreto

she is delighted to have risen to the heights of the Sacristy and is very conscious of the sacred vibes that surround her.

Joy is happy to assist with any problems relating to maintenance, warranties and insurance of

notebook computers.

In her spare time Joy thoroughly enjoys the company of friends and entertaining, reading, music and visiting antique shops and going to movies with her husband.

Mrs Joy Barrett

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I possess a tragic fault that repels any sense of hard work. Sometimes, it feels as though I am

(This speech kas delivered to a special assembly

allergic to the very thought of it. So, what is tile

of Loreto Manderille Hall held to hotiour Christine

tragic fault? I am the world's greatest

Sanimartino as the 1996 Dux of School )

procrastinator, and for those of you who are not familiar with the term, a procrastinator is a

Just my luck! Just when I think that

person who has a unique ability to waste tiine. I

everything is over, that every little piece of

always know that I am procrastinating when I

homework has been obliterated from my

would prefer to clean my room. or should I say,

existence, that I have the chance to enjoy 3

the scene from World War II, with a mountain

months of pure freedom, but no... While the

of paper, clothes and text books oil the floor

rest of you were lounging around Sorrento

which ensures that movement is practically

beaches, bathing in the Summer sun, enjoying

impossible, rather than attempt that English

the tennis or the cricket, I was writing a speech

draft. I go to the bathroom, do my music practice,

foryou, when I know that, as is the usual custom,

squeeze my pimples, anything. .just to avoid

half ofyou probably will not listen to me anyway.

that Specialist Maths homework. But, no matter

As I have done, in previous years, many of you

how much I wished that the little fairies would

will sit there believing that I am completely

come and do my work for me and guarantee me

different from you. that school probably comes

a terrific T.E.R., eventually, I realised that those

naturally to me and that I have nothing to say

little fairies do not exist.

that will interest or be of use to you.

Well, let me give you a reality check. I do not

So, how does a person learn to work hard, when it is against the grain, when it defies

pretend to be in the same intellectual class as

leisure. enjoyment and life itself? O.K. Here's

previous Duxes of the school, such as Veronica

the formula for coping with "the slog":

Angelatos and Catryn Walters. I was the girl in your Fourth Grade, who, after decimal fractions had been explained three times already, whined,

"But, Mr Boyd, I still don't understand!" I was the girl in your Year Six class who ci·ied because she couldn't figure out how to do vulgar fractions.

At one time in my life, I was not believed to go very far: I was nothing special. average, not particularly popular, yet not unpopular. My best feature was niy hair. Whenever we played kiss

chasy in primary school. the boys would always i·un after Maggie and never me. Well, some things never change!

Step 1. What are your dreams?

Discover what you want to achieve in life.

Imagine it. day dream about it, taste it. Perhaps some of' you want to climb Mt. Everest before you are 40. Perhaps some of you want to be a

famous journalist for CNN. When I was in Year 8, I read Lindy Chamberlain's autobiography. 1 decided that I wanted to have the skills. the talent and the determination to aid someone in

Lindy Chamberlain's situation: I wanted to study Law. Of course, when I reached Year 11, I nearly choked when I read the cut-off: 99.1 -0.85 offa

Yet, there is only one reason why I am

perfect score. I wrote my dream down on a piece

standing up here. It is the key to success; it is

of paper and stuck it above my desk; my aim: to

one aspect of life that you can always rely on,

achieve a perfect score.

and it is not necessarily intelligence, beauty or personality, although these qualities

Step Z. Sacrifice.

certainly help; it is HARD WORK, the ability

You must want your dream so much, that you

to endure and persist. As Albert Einstein once

are prepared to sacrifice for it, within reason.

stated. "genius is 1% inspiration and 99%

Sometimes, it involves saying "No" to that party

perspiration". But, let's not be too idealistic.

on Saturday night. missing that afternoon out,

Hard work does not necessarily mean that you

spending more time with your Chemistry text

grind yourself' into the Mi'tilid, but achieve very

book than with your family. But the sacrifice is

little. No niatter how hard I work, there are

worth it. Nightclubs will always be there and

some aspects of life that I will never conquer. If

boys are not an endangered species, although

any ofyou watched last year's Xavier/Mandeville

sometimes I wish they were, but just remember

netball match, you would know that. no matter

that most of you will only have one shot at Year

how hard I try, 1 am not destined to be an

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athlete. Before you commit yourself to hard

whether to make or break it. When I walked out

work, or what I affectionately term "the slog",

of that exam room for the last time, when I

work out where your talents do and do not lie.

opened that envelope from VTAC or when I

Hard work is the art of capitalising on where

woke up the morning tertiary places were

your strengths lie. learning to overlook where

announced, I wanted to be able to tell myself

they do not lie, and accepting that there is always

that I had done everything in illy power to

someone better and always someone worse than

succeed. And if'I still failed to achieve my dream?

yoU.

Well, it was meant to be.

Perhaps some of you are starting to tune out at this very moment, or perhaps some of you

have already tuned out. Some of you might be

Step 3. Involve yourself in extracurricular activities as much as possible.

thinking, "It's easy for you to say. Itt's easy for

They give you confidence, an identity aiid

you to work hard." For some strange reason,

restore your sanity, whenever you feel like you

people have naturally assumed that about me,

want to throw your homework at the wall. When

that I am some machine, like the Terminator,

I left school, younger year levels laughed at me

that can work tirelessly on until it achieves its

when I said that I did not want to walk out of

purpose. These same people do not realise that

that gate for the last time, that I love my school.

I love the people, the buildings, the security. I stopped groaning and fidgeting during Feast

BHP National Engineering

Day ceremonies; I value the school's philosophy,

Summer School

its belief in women and the words, "Felicity, freedom, justice and integrity." School pride is

In January, I was fortunate to attend the

not something to be shunned; it is the most

BHP National Engineering Summer School in

important quality that a school can possess - a

Sydney along with 99 other Year 12 students

school without it is comparable to a corpse - it

from around Australia. Not only was the

lacks the breath of life. In years to come, I will

Summer School an invaluable experience which

not remember that dreaded Specialist Maths

gave me an insight into the field of engineering

CAT I thought I had failed, but I will remember

and science in general, it was a week in which I

holding that PAF cup in my hands as Ward

made many new friends. Living on campus at

girls screamed and cheered; I will remember

the University of New South Wales, we also had

terrorising the Lauriston cheer squad at the

a chance to experience college life, college food

Head of the Schoolgirls; I will remember working

and minimal sleep.

with eleven wonderful people (better known as

Each morning we boarded the buses and spent

the Councillors), our mutual triumphs and

the day at various science-related venues. We

frustrations; the chaos of Feast Day; I will

visited the main universities in Sydney, the

remember finding that picture of Dr Hunt from

Powerhouse Museum, Qantas, chemical plants

1979 in the school archives; and I will certainly

and the venues for the 2000 Olympics.

remember compering the School Music Festival after 3 hours sleep due to a formal the night before. Contrary to popular beliefI being involved

in your school does not hinder your TER, but can even enhance it, if you organise yourself - I am proof of that.

The emphasis was on practical learning experience. We were given the opportunity to complete experiments at several of the universities. During our visit to Qantas we saw the various components of a Boeing 747 as they were repaired and reassembled, and learnt about

Step 4. Count on your friends.

Photocopying CATs at the local Seven Eleven, clad in your pyjamas, at 2.00 in the morning

can really take its toll, along with merciless word counts and constant stress burning in the pit of your stomach. Friends who are willing to share themselves and their resources can make

some of their functions. Having toured the Olympic site and learnt about the engineering behind it, we tried out the pool for ourselves.

The evenings were passed with games nights, movies, quiz nights, a harbour cruise (during which we finished 70 large pizzas) and a formal dinner on the final night.

all the difference. To the friend who initiated

Saturday morning we packed our bags, made

our chats on the Common Room couch, to the

our farewells and travelled to the airport,

friend who held me after I ruined a major exam

promising to keep in contact. The NESS was a

and cried alongside me, to the friend who made

wonderful experience that I would recommend

my favourite muffins when she knew I was

to students in Year 11 this year who are

passing though a particularly low phase and to

interested in the fields of science and

the friends who defended my name whenever

engineering.

any trouble erupted, thank you. I only hope

Madeleine Healy (Year 12)

that I returned the favour.

9%9t Step 5. Learn to deal with disappointment.

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will hit the ground with a thud every once in a while. Your hard work is going nowhere; there

is no improvement. Whenever I believed that I had failed, that the dream written on my wall and in my mind had started to fade, that the temptation to surrender arose, I would listen to

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"Don't dream it's over" by Crowded House. When I was convinced that studying Law/Science was

an impossibility, I arrived home to discover a block of chocolate on the table. There was a note

attached to it from my brother, Luke. Today, I

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will leave you with his words, for they express far more than mine ever could:

"It is the strong, not necessarily the t

swift, that achieve their dreams."

If, throughout your life, you can remember that, then this speech will not have been a waste of time and, perhaps, I will have achieved

something.

Monash Prize for Excellence Year 11 1996

Congratulations to Kim Lien who won the Year 11 Monash Prize for Excellence 1996.

Photographed with Kim are Dr Anne Hunt (Principal)

and Ms Caroline Knowles (Schools Liaison Unit Christine Sammartino Dux of Loreto Mandeville Hall 1996

Monash University ) who presented Kim with her award at a special School Assembly.

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I just experienced my first Asian toilet; a line

Diary From Nepal

of holes on the grey tiled floor - SQUATS and a

We le.ave for Kathmandu tomorrow morning, early. Three weeks of a new world :ind then back to my old one.

bucket of water.

This country has such honest beauty. All around me are scenes thal are billions of years

()Id and still virtually untouched.

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Upon arrival in Kathmandii we were speechless, no amount of'photos in tourist books;

The people up here are very different f rom in

or slides could have prepared us f'or the view of

Kathmandu. From the fifties when the Chinese

the towns, slopes ancl ultimately - Mount

Comniunists invaded Tibet. many came over

Everest. From the plane the views were

the mountains to escape into these villages. They

spectacular and even before landing I vowed to

are such beautiful people, big. round, tanned

return.

faces, dark eyes, bright white teeth, happy

A new world and I can't believe it. Such utter

poverty I have never before encountered. The

streets are filthy, apparently vastly botter than a few years ago and the constant din of cars

inipatiently blasting is endless. Hawkers

smiles. They have rosier cheeks up here in comparison to Lukla and Namche. I think it is something to do with the climate and altitude.

What I love most about tliese people is that tliey are so happy.

gravitated to us, innocent, naive foreigners -

Before I went outside for about half ati hour

obviously viewed as prey. The children and

und simply stood. All around me is bare, simple

adults alike live with limited idea of hygiene,

beauty, stark and honest. Sights of mountain

whilst the old have no means of survival from

peaks with the sun surrounded by clouds. golden

constant attack of disease and lack of food.

I am struggling to understand this strange country. I am kind ofnervous about the trek but I want to stand on top of t.lie world.

in the heavens, or of a sherpa woman. long black hair and a round, brown. striking face bent forward with the load of water tugging at her head band, or a child's black hands with

dirty, dusty clothes, an innocent smile and an ,almost inaudible 'nanieste' (greeting) ****

The sun on my back was so warm. M:tiestic dark mountains clinibing out of the clouded flat surrounded me. Everest iii the background and a glorious golden temple in front of a Sunlit

Sphinx. To keep warm George, Sa and 1 sang

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As the sun lowered. the surrounding mountains fhdrd into shadow. My fingers were painful and stinging from the cold. The shadow

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rose until the highest mountain in the world was the only peak bathed iii the glorious last rays of Chi·istinas Eve, then it too, succumbed to the shadow. ****

Nepal- Land of Contrasts

The moon rose from the side of Aniadublin. It

(Above) Our tour group enjoys lunch amidst the spectacular

was breallitaking. Out of the side peeped a silver

beauty of the mountain slopes.

sliver. It was one of the most spectacular views

(Below) A body burns on an open funeral pyre while the people of

I have seen in my life.

Kathmandu wash clothing and utensils in the polluted water nearby.

Christmas Day and despite the tradition of a joyous day I walked drained of any emotion, methodically placing one foot in front of the other. In desperation for change I wore nix red, ,snow over-pants. That night we engaged in a

weak attempt at a sing-along. Mr Crewe played a five stringed guitar while Ms Magrath, Les and CC sang at the top of their voices.

Back in Kathmandu the heavy, snioggy air filled our lungs and immediately the freshness was gone. The intensity of the city carries through even into the air. Back at the hotel we dumped our stuff.

As the plane took off we were silent. When will I see this beautiful land again?

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Liturgical Life - Alive and Well in the junior School Lent in the Junior School began with the girls deciding how they might travel the road to Easter and what positive action each might 'take-on' during this time. These thoughts were committed to paper and burnt during our PreLent liturgy. The ashes were then used on Ash Wednesday as each girl was marked with the sign of the cross on her forehead.

Holy Week began with a joyous procession with palms and streamers to herald the triumphant entry ofJesus into Jerusalem -'The crowds that went ahead of'Him and that followed

were shouting, "Hosanna, to the Son of David!"

(Matt. 21:9). Our girls processed to the rousing tune of "Sing it! Hosanna!"

The Last Supper of Jesus was prayerfully reenacted with the breaking and sharing of the bread and the washing of each other's hands, as a sign of our Christian service.

We gathered again to remember that Jesus *i

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died for us on Calvary, because He loved us. As each girl placed her small twig cross on the large wooden cross she remembered Jesus' love for us and His invitation to 'love one another as

I have loved you.'

This sombre mood turned to one of joy and happiness as we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus and His presence with us today - at our

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Easter Eucharist.

Lucy Dole (Year 6) leads the prayers at the 6th

Station of the Cross - Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus.

Father John Wakeling celebrated our Eucharist, during which he blessed our School and class with Paschal Candles and reminded

us that these candles were a sign for us to be

A Great Day for the Irish

true Easter people - full of the joy and hope that Jesus' Resurrection brings.

(Mrs) Dot Peters

The Junior School celebrated St Patrick's Day

(Religious Education Coordinator

in true Irish style, beginning the day in a

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prayerful way, led by the girls in Year 5 Blue.

Mrs O'Connell reminded us of the Irish

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symbolic shamrock just to be sure of the "Wearin' of the Green" and, it was my delight to be asked by the girls to sing the old Irish folk song "I'll

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Mrs Robyn Kay arrived with her troupe of senior girls to entertain us with a 'Lord of the

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And if that's not enough blarney - Year 2 and Year 4 parents ended the day at the Toorak Fish Cafe. Green was the theme and green was

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It was my privilege to perform a medley of traditional Irish Music-Hall songs - to a captive audience. This could have been an evening in

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understand this, and learn strategies to deal with situations in an appropriate manner.

What Is The Role Of The

Student Counselor?

Margaret also sees students individually, and the focus is on listening to the child. and

The Macquarie Dictionary defines a counsellor

attempting to provide a perspective on a

as 'a professional psychologist employed... to

problem. lf' a child can learn to evaluate and explore options, she can frequently deal

advise studeiits on both personal and

educational problems'. Whilst this is t:he common perception of the role of a school coun.sellor, it is

successfully with situations herself.

only partly true. The word 'advise' con.jures up

discretionary capacity at times by the Counsellor to evaluate a child's current level offunctioning,

Psyclio-educational assessment is used iii a

images of a sage, a fount of wisdom. Certainly a counsellor has professional training in

estimate her potential, and recommend a course

development ancl educational psychology, as well

of action. Results are discussed with parents,

as the major theorists on huinan behaviour.

teachers and resource personnel.

This trainiiig does not (sadly) equip the

In order to assist students to come to terms

counsellor with the wisdom of Solomon. What it

with the loss of a loved one through death or

does do is to provide skills in active listening, reflecting, focusing, re-directing, negotiating,

divorce, the Catholic Education Office lias

introduced a new programme called 'Seasons of

and in general, encouraging the student to

Growth'. which replaces 'Spectrum'. This is

identify the problem and accept some

coordinated by the Counsellor and will be offered

responsibility for dealing with it. If young people

in the Senior School in 1997.

learn problem-solving skills, they are more likely

From Prep to Year 12, students may selfrefer, be referred by parents or by teachers.

to be able to deal with further issues as they arise.

Problems range froin requests for assistance with time-management, organisation or study skills to difficulties with friends, or relationship

At Loreto Mandeville Hall, the focus of our

Counsellor, Mrs Margaret Capp, is on educatioii in its broadest sense - that is, giving students

issues. Confidentiality is vital in the

the tools to deal with life's challenges. This

relationship, the Counsellor only divulging information when given permission to do so by

philosophy is extended to parents, and as a result, parenting groups are offered both in

the student. If, however, information divulged

Junior and Senior School. These take the form

to the Counsellor poses a potential threal to the

of weekly session.s over 4-8 weeks, depending

life or well-being of the student or another

upon the need, addressing the role of parents in

person. the student will be informed that the

contemporary society. An Adlerian theory of

matter will need to be taken fuither.

human behaviour is used as the model, tile basic

Two other 'hals worn by the Counsellor at

tenets of which tire that behaviour has meaning

Loreto are Coordinator of Community Service

only in a social context, that all behaviour is

in Year 1(). and involvement in the Career

governed by the need ici 'belong'. and that

Education Programme with the Careers Advisor.

encouragement is the prime niotivator in changing behaviour. Frequently, what seems

Parents, students und teachers are cordially

irrational to the onlooker, fulfils an individual's

invited to discuss concerns with Margaret at

need to 'belong'.The lask of parents is to

any liine.

Music Leaders 1997

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Brigid Anderson - Concert Band Leader

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This was directed by the Australian Strings Association and 120 teachers from all around Victoria were in attendance.

The presenters were teacher and composer

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This was an exciting opportunity for our girls to work with such internationally acclaimed teachers. All of the Mandeville String teachers

Alexandra Wallish (Year 6), Julia Szondy and Rachel Carew (Year 5), Holly Bradshaw and Stephanie Maynes (Year 3), prepare to play under the

watchful eye of Ms Sheila Nelson at the Australian Strings Association Workshop.

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were also present - Leonie Conolan, Jane

Schleiger. Alice Levan & Felicity Karcz.

Mrs Leonie Conolan

(Head of Strings)

Head of the Schoolgirls' Regatta Rowing has been a significant part of Loreto's

1997 was a great year for the Loreto Mandeville Hall Rowing Club. On the weekend of 22 and 23 March I felt proud to be part of the

sporting life in recent years, but never more so

LMH Rowing Club. LMH was the Host School of

hosted the Active for Life Head ofthe Schi,olgirls'

the regatta and thanks to our convenor, Marita

Regatta on the Barwon over 22nd ancl 23rd

Ball, we put on one of the best regattas I liave been to. Our racing results were fantastic. We

March. The regatta was sponsored by Active for

had 22 crews and two scullers competing, (with

Shoes.

than in this year, when I.oreto Mandeville Hall

Life, through Life. Be in it.. and also by Clarks

112 rowers we were the largest team) and every

It was not tlie first time that our school has

single ono of them made it through to the semi-

hosted this event, but as the regatta has been

final round. This is an amazing achievement

steadily increasing iii size since its inception 1:3

and I congratulate each rower and coach. 19 of

years ago this was the biggest and. we believe,

our 24 entrants rowed in the final of their event;

one of the best Schoolgiris' regattas ever held.

and we had easily the greatest presence in the final. In Year 9 Div 5 we had an all Loreto final.

This was a huge spectacle and the first time one school has ever had the four finalists in any one division. The three wins were in Year 9 Div 4 &

5 and Senior Fourth Four Div 3. Congratulations to everyone involved: it was an excellent weekend.

Miriain Slattery and Lucie Douez as Captai n and Vice Captain of' Rowing this year did a fantastic job. It was a pleasure to work with

such enthusiastic and organised students.

I would like to thank all of' the 250 volunteer

parents and in particular the people on the organising committee:

With entries coming from 40 government and

independent ,schools froni across Victoria and over 1270 girls competing, it required a concerted effort on the part of the school community to

stage the event.

By mid 1996, a committee of parents under the leadership of Marita Ball had started work to ensure the regatta's success. There was a steep leaning curve for everyone as they came

to grips with the technicalities and logistics of organising a regatta in Geelong which would attract up to 6000 spectators.

During the two day event over 200 parents, some of whom were not even connected with

rowing, went down to Geeloiig to help. They

Marita Ball (Convenor), Sue Coleman

cooked a seemingly endless barbeque, sold

(Catering), Jessica Hickey (Merchandise), Peter

nwrchandise, emptied rubbish bins, organised

Slattery (Sponsorship), Elizabeth Beatty

the competitors, parked cars and did countless

(Publicity), Lee Rimes, Gavan Woodruff, Doug George, Elizabeth and Robbie Burns, Tony

other jobs.

Audley, Barry Curley, Fiona Hammond, Annabelle Scanlon, Marguerite Ryan, Tony Gamble, Wayne Sullivan, Bev Horder, Rick Knowles, Leon Hickey, Maui·ie Ryan, Annette Fry

Loreto had 112 girls rowing in the regatta, more than any other school. The popularity of rowing in the school is due to Josie Millard, the dynamic Director of Rowing, whose enthusiasm

is so infectious. As a schoolgirl herself, she was iii the winning four at the first Head of the

Particular thanks go to the Pettigrew Family

Schoolgirls' Regatta in 1985. She went on to

who designed and produced the logo for the

represent Australia iii international events and

regatta and to the Trumble Family who produced

has coached at the Victorian Institute of Sport.

the program.

It was a tremendous weekend for rowing. All (Ms) Josie Millard

1 joreto crews went, through to the semi finals,

(Director of Rowing)

with 19 rowing in the finals, Three of' our crews took out firsts. Parents and girls had a great time. with many parents staying in Geelong on

the Saturday night. The regatta was a financial success, with significant profits going back into

One of our many crews

the school and its rowing programme.

Below L-R: Sandra McKeller (Coach), Olivia Garvey,

(Mrs) Elizabeth Beatty

Jane Balmer, Zoe Kitchen, Natalie Flegg, Prue Tehan,

(Media and Publicity Convenor

Justine Joyce (Coach)

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Deakin University

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University of Melbourne

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RMIT - TAFE

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Australian Catholic University Teacher Ed (Arts)

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University of Melbourne

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Monash University

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University of Melbourne

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Victoria University of Technology

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La Trobe University

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University of Melbourne

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Swinburne University of Technology

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University of' Melbourne

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Deakin University

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University of Melbourne

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RMIT - TAFE

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RMIT - TAFE

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Monash University

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Deakin University

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Deakin University

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RMIT

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University of Melbourne Arts

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University of Melbourne

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Monash University

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Deakin University

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RMIT

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Australian Catholic University

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Monash University

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Monash University

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Deakin University

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University of Melbourne

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University of Melbourne Science

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RMIT

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RMIT - TAFE

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University of Melbourne

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RMIT

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Swinburne University ofTechnology

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University of Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

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Monash University

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University of Melbourne

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Monash University

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Swinburne University of Technology

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Monash University

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RMIT

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University of Melbourne

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Victoria University of Technology

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La Trobe University

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University of Melbourne

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Deakin University

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Monash University

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Deakin University

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Deakin University

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University of Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

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Swinburne University of Technology

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Monash University

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Deakin University

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Deakin University

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University of Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

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Monash University

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RMIT

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University of Melbourne

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Australian Catholic Univ ersity

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Hawthorn Secondary College

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University of Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

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Monash University

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University of Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

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University of Melbourne Scienre

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Australian Catholic University Business

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RMIT

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Monash University

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From Cocoon to

Butterfly!

possessing chietly only the raw mental and

physical energy of youth. I realised that no longer need my footsteps be restricted to a narrow career path. The boundaries were within

Linus Pauling (1901-1994), thus far the only

my grasp to dictate, a not insignificant factor

person to achieve two unshared Nobel Prizes one for Chemistry ( 1954), the other for Peace

for a female entering a traditionally 'off-limits'

( 1962) has been quoted as saying: "Education, true education... is preparation both for a life of

domain. Coming to Canberra I had been blinkered by the prospect of a degree in Science or Chemical Engineering, a quest born out of

appreciation of the world and for a life of service

ignorance of the gamut of choices available to

to the world." As I boarded the coach bound for

me. Preparing for the Forum's 5 minute video taped address to my peers, I had selected the

the University of Canberra and Session B of the 1997 CRA National Youth Science Forum on

that crisp Saturday morning of 18 January last, these words held a special significance. Ironically assigned to a group of 16 students bearing the name of this renowned scientist and humanist,

topic of Genetic Engineering, specifically its implications for the food industry. It was more than fitting then that my visits to the laboratories of the Australian Federal Police,

Forensic Science Department, and the John

I eagerly anticipated the forthcoming fortnight.

Curtin School of Medical Research at ANU have

The scheduled events promised to challenge and

left the most indelible impression upon me. Both

broaden my limited experience of the scientific

these fields appeal to my inquiring mind, and a

world and give flight to my fledgling career

desire to improve and develop the optimum

aspirations. More importantly they would

health of that prime human invention - the

engender a deep appreciation for hitherto

social organism called society. If I am still

untapped personal skills as I learnt to interact

undecided now, it is due to a conscious decision

with a whole new and exciting world, my fellow

to adopt a holistic attitude to life, to be receptive

Forum students - a sea of 143 foreign but friendly faces, gleaned from thousands of

to ideas I would probably in the past have

applicants across Australia, and even further afield, New Zealand and South Africa.

Youth Science Forum has taught me to think

My selection into such exclusive company was as a consequence of my nomination in June,

holed by the race for perfect VCE scores, and, to

dismissed or overlooked. The CRA National

clearly and purposefully, to avoid being pigeonborrow a current phrase, 'to look at the bigger

1996 by the Rotary Club of South Yarra following

picture.'

extensive interviews. This experience, though somewhat daunting at the time, was to stand

enhanced perspective on oneself and the world

me in good stead for one of the Forum highlights

around, is the inculcation of self confidence and

The crucial element for attaining this

- a Job Interview for the position of Chemical

a well-rounded personality. Time and time again,

Engineer. The dedicated enthusiasm and

the Forum emphasised that while the ink may

competence of Forum Director, Dr. Rodney Jory

fade on academic certificates, the imprint of the

and his student stafT, only one or two years our

individual will be everlasting. I admit that like

senior, was immediately infectious as indeed it

many amongst the group who were not

continued to be throughout the Forum.

During the Forum I also discovered first hand

automatically outspoken, I was at first terrified at the thought of speaking in public at the Forum

the generous contribution of numerous other

debates on the topics of Science and Technology

academic and scientific organisations to the smorgasbord of lectures, practical

in Australia's Future, Sustainable Energy and the Environment. However, with some prior preparation and reading on the subjects, I found

demonstrations and excursions which endowed us with a wealth of information and

opportunities not usually afforded to the public.

myself more than willing to contribute an opinion. The Forum's non-confrontationalist

Whether it be ICI's demonstration of chemical

atmosphere ensured consideration for each and

water purification techniques at Canberra University, our witness of the conservation of

every voice. Since we were not being assessed in

relationship to each other (a refreshing change

precious relies of Australia's military past at

from school life), but rather in terms of our own

the Australian War Memorial Conservation

emerging self-awareness, the advice and gently

Laboratories in Mitchell, the 'hands on' creation

critical feedback was never negative. For

of our own highly concentrated batch of aspirin

example, fundamentals such as posture, body

in the Chemistry Department at ANU, the

composition offilter paper 'blueprints' ofmetallic objects like keys at the Australian Defence

language, format, delivery, and negotiating skills were constructively examined as bridges to build rapport with others whether addressing

Force Academy (ADFA) or searching for fossils

a public meeting or applying for employment. I

with the Australian Geological Survey

left the Forum with a new-found desire to

Organisation (AGSO), I had to agree with Pauling. Indeed "Chemistry is wonderful! I feel sorry for people who don't know anything about

cultivate these personal skills, not least ofwhich was the ability to take control of my life, to take the initiative, starting with an assertive hand-

chemistry. They are missing an important source

shake. Life is not a rehearsal, and I intend not

of happiness .

to adopt an acquiescent stance of sitting back,

The lively exchange between the two generations was invaluable - on the one hand

waiting for whatever crumbs the tide might wash up.

the mentor expert informed by years of

Regardless of our far-ranging backgrounds,

experience in industry and/or research resulting

individual peculiarities and habits, this

in wisdom, and on the other, the novice student

sentiment found common assent within the

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entire group of students, and during the many social occasions, we were further united by the incredible friendship network the Forum had spawned. Either on the tennis court, dancing A la bush or disco, partaking of formal Rotary dinners or late night pizza suppers, or simply

Year 6 Outdoor Educational Tour of

Echuca and Bendigo

being there for our respective allocated 'buddy',

Turning into Mandeville Crescent, although

each and every one of us received and delivered respect, genuine afiection, and trust. There grew

tired and weary, we reflected on three hectic days of touring north eastern Victoria with 76

a palpable bond transcending in strength any chemical bond one might manufacture in a

energetic girls from Year 6. Our days were jam-

laboratory. Little wonder then, that on the last day, the final acknowledgement that we must

packed with paddlesteamers and horse and carriage rides, visits to the wax works, watching old movies and playing in the Penny Arcade.

ailleave Canberra was so emotionally draining.

Our busy schedule of early mornings and late

Already plans are in train for a series of reunions

evenings was balanced with prayerful and reflective time in the natural setting of the

at the various capital city universities.

It has been a unique combination of the

Murray River.

Homeward bound we stopped in Bendigo to

generous sponsorship by CRA Limited, the incredible organisation of the National Science

experience 'hands on' activities at the Discovery

Summer School Council, the selfless involvement

Science Museum and descend 61 metres at the

of Rotary International, the professional concern

Central Deborah Goldmine.

and expertise of the contributing institutions,

The three days away allowed a time for staff

the indefatigable spirit of Dr. Rodney Jory and

and students to develop friendships and learn

his student staff. In addition I experienced the

more about each other. This relaxed and happy

love and financial support of my family, and the

time will hopefully ensure a positive and

inspiration and the encouragement of nny school, Loreto Mandeville Hall, especially from my

Junior School.

Physics Teacher, Mr Eddie Kane and my Chemistry Teacher, Mr Brian Ellett. I thank you all for what is an unforgettable pinnacle in

my life. Now that I have successfully and happily

cohesive start to the girls' final

year

in the

(Miss) Michelle Seymour, (Miss) Cathy Sim, (Miss) Catherine Maimone (Year 6 teachers)

tested the uncharted waters of the CRA National

Youth Science Forum, I do indeed feel equipped to map the vast horizons of life ahead. I'm sure that if he were still alive today, Linus Pauling

would not disapprove if I editorialize the abovementioned quotation, namely- "Chemistry and the CRA National Youth Science Forum are

wonderful! I feel sorry for people who don't know anything about chemistry or have not experienced the CRA National Youth Science

Forum. They are missing an important source of happiness. May future CRA NYSF students continue to feel the magic, to enjoy the transformation from cocoon to butterfly!"

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Year 1 2 Christian Camp A most important and enjoyable initiation to the final year of secondary schooling, the traditional Year 12 Camp was once again held in the second week of Term 1. The Camp is designed to enable the students to re-affirm their relationship with God and the values and doctrines intrinsic to the Catholic faith, in addition to fostering and reinforcing the links between the girls themselves. Year 12 is, in so many ways, a significant year: the transition, from the cosseted school environment to life

beyond LMH and all that it may hold, looms

large in the minds of' everyone. With the academic and personal challenges ahead yet to be conquered it is most valuable for all to step back and gain a perspective on the year and the role of God in it.

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rituals and the Liturgy. Her enthusiasm, sense of fun and obvious skills were of great value as she was able to introduce the girls to a fresh perspective on many of the issues confronting them. Perhaps the two most significant events over the Camp program were the candie forgiveness ceremony and the liturgy in which the girls participated actively and fully through readings, mime, drama and dance as well as the

creative arts. A late night stroll along the beach, with the stars glistening in the sky and the

waves gently lapping on the beach, complemented the feelings of peace and serenity.

Mrs Amanda Apthorpe's yoga meditation on the final morning at the same location, and in the presence of a frolicking baby seal, was surely a seminal experience.

The girls are to be congratulated for the positive manner and generous spirit in which they engaged in the various activities held during the Retreat. Their genuine care and

affection for each other manifested itself in many ways and I am sure will hold them in good stead as this significant year unfolds. Special thanks from all of us is extended to the Religious Education Coordinator, Ms Marie Brown, for all

her hard work and her seemingly unending font of infectious humour and enthusiasm, and to

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A Father's Perspective Speech at The Annual Fathers' Dinner 1997

This Dinner will be my last as a LMH father so I approach it with some mixed feelings.

curriculum which will cater for new subjects, such as Japanese, is never easy, particularly when striving to maintain existing high standards.

The addition of notebook computers and

Three years ago I was at a Valete Dinner for

university extension courses has thrown another layer of development on teaching. The results

my son Adrian. I was sitting next to a father at

which the school has achieved are testimony to

that dinner who was quite emotional thinking about the last year of his involvement at that

the commitment and endeavour for excellence

School. I must say, that when I told him that I

still had a boy in kindergarten at the same school, and that I would be going through the VCE process again in another 13 years, he

dropped his spoon in his soup. It's a good thing not to get too emotional!

As Sara is the only girl in our family, I have become quite reflective as the last lap of her years at LMH comes to a close. What wonderful years they have been for her and for all of' us.

My immediate snapshot of those years to which I am sure most of you will quickly relate,

in academic pursuit.

However, the real fabric of LMH is its

commitment to family. That is not something new - I have sisters, cousins and aunts who have been through the school who have the same ethos - but what is remarkable, is the fact

that, under continuing pressure for change, the commitment by the school to family and faith has remained steadfast.

I am sure that if we asked our daughters, they would say that the most important school ingredient for them, is the great affection they have for each other: the friendships which

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develop between the girls, and the great regard

• the excitement and apprehension of being a

younger girls have for the older girls and the respect all girls have for their teachers.

new parent in the Junior School • sending our precious cargo over to Toorak on the Brighton bus

• meeting all the girls over the years who have become such close friends

So, after a decade as a LMH father, life next

year will be different. I will miss the privilege of having a daughter at LMH and I envy all those fathers who continue with that involvement.

Frank Lynch, father of Sara (12/97)

• attending parent-teacher nights • listening apprehensively for the terrifying screeches of a miss-hit clarinet note during performances in the Oak Parlour • trying to keep the lid on an expanding social life

• driving carloads of goblins to the Performing Arts Festival at the Concert Hall

• preparing for the VCE Year, and • most recently, gripping the dashboard hard as the learner driver steered the four wheel

drive down Mandeville Crescent on Family

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During the past decade of our involvement, there has been a most remarkable variety of cultural and sporting pursuits available at

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The Art, Drama and Music facilities are outstanding.

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• preparing for school camps and a trip to Japan a couple of years ago, and • photography classes.

It is of course in the academic arena where

Emily Trenchard and Jacqueline Halpin (Year 8) try

the School has made the most outstanding

out some of the new gym equipment donated by the

advances during the past decade. Developing a

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The Sound of Music The Loreto Mandeville Hall Open Day proved to be a wonderful forum for our musicians to

gain performance experience and for others to enjoy the music provided.

Although the morning was overcast, the weather proved to be on our side as our

musicians braved the elements to perfurm outside.

The Percussion Ensemble performed during recess, displaying the skills of both beginners and advanced players.

The Loreto Concert Band opened the lunchtime concert with 'Cable by Night' and were followed by the newly formed Stage Band.

A medley of songs from the musical 'My Fair Lady', was performed by the Mandeville String Orchestra. The Senior Choir performed in the Music Room, accompanied by Year 10 student,

May Wang, and sang 'Sun and Moon' from the musical Miss Saigon, a sea shanty, 'The Coasts

of High Barbary' and 'In Time of Silver Rain'.

Last to perform amidst the wafting smells of'

the sausage sizzle was the Loreto Symphony Orchestra, and Offenbach's Ballet Parisienne

was well received, especially the rendition of 'The Can-Can'at the climax of the work.

The afternoon was a great opportunity for new students and old to get back into the routine of performing different repertoires throughout the year. Well done girls!

Jacinta Holmes

(School Music Captain)

Music students entertain the crowd on Open day.

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Join us for a group tour of either the junior or 1 ,

Senior School which lasts for approximately 45 minutes. The tour concludes with morning tea in the Historic House, Mandeville Hall.

Tour dates for 1997 are:

14 May 11 June 6 August

3 September

15 October

All tours on the above dates fall on a Wednesday and commence at 9.30am sharp at Senior School reception.

To book for a tour or for further information

please telephone Ms Zena Roslan on 9826 0211.

Advance Notice: 29 October - Open Day Details next issue.

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak, Vic. 3142

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Katherine Connolly and Felicity Conlan (Year 7) with the new javelins also included in the final donation from the Fathers' Association.

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we arrived at Camp Rumbug, situated amidst the rolling hills of South Gippsland. We did nott realise the monstrotis size or the steepness of the hills until we had walked up ancl down many times, with our calf muscles feeling as if they were going to split open. The bush surrounding the Camp was dense, and lush woodlands added to o,ir magnificent view from

dormitory windows. On the horizon you could see the ocean and at times the Clouds concealed

the peaks of the hills.

Prom walking tip steep hills to resting in front of the campfire, Year 8 survived all this and more at Camp Rumbug. On the second day we ran down the sheer hill to reach Swagman s Year 8 "Beachcombers": Caroline Whelan, Lauren Mathey, Celeste

Dam. We canoed through blioys until we were

Kininmonth and Kathleen Dawson.

more experienced in the skills needed toi· this

activity. In the end, we lined our canoes up und started the race. Sonic people crashed into a

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We had three night activities: the disco. the

concert and the night walk. The first night we went on a walk through a course we had done during the day. We were guided only by the light of our torches and the millions of stars

above. It was exciting and exhausting at the same tillie. After the walk. we roasted

marshniallows around a campfire and Mi· Schmidt told us some not-so-scary stories. The

'Casting Off" (from top): Alecia Mustey, Nicole Lee, Amanda Schembri,

following night we had a concert and a eliseo.

Elizabeth Hurley, Alexandra Robins, Sophie Price, Kristina Boemo.

The concert included soine very interesting and

Caroline Smith, Alice Dessewffy and Julie Bentley.

hilarious acts such as the winning act, Ray Martin Tonight. After the concert we had the disco. We danced to techno and other music until exhaustion took over.

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My skin felt clammy and cold, despite the heat. I looked down and immediately regretted

it as my head began to swim. I grabbed hold of the nearest bar in fear. I took a deep breath and calmed down.

I looked out over the Year 7 campsite,

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sky seemed to stretch forever - a never-ending expanse of brilliant blue with a radiant sun in the middle.

Slowly I leant forwards, fbllowing the teacher's instruction, feeling the heat of the harsh sun on my back.

Soon I would be down there, away from this

tiny, high platform with the climbing wall on one side and the abseiling wall on the other.

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Interhouse Athletics The Interhouse Athletics Carnival relocated to a new venue for 1997 - Duncan Mackinnon

Reserve, MuI·rumbeena. Despite the lack of

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throughout the afternoon. We witnessed cheer squads racing to any of the sheltered areas they could find - including the new LMH tent, trees, umbrellas or the small grandstand near the finish line.

The atmosphere was very relaxed, although team spirit high. Students ming*led between houses amicably. Ward was presented with the House Spirit Cup - due to their excellent team

Year Level Champions

organisation and spirit demonstrated on the day.

L-R: Year 8- Sarah Dynon, Year 11- Rachel Hoy. Year 7- Joanna

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Downing, Year 9 - Adelaide Hamilton Green. Year 10 - Jessica Fetterplace, Year 12 - Jane Kenny.

existence for up to 20 years!

Results for the day: Age Group Medallions: Yi' 7

Joanna Downing

Mulhall

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Sarah Dynon

Ward

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Past Pupils' Association I trust that all past pupils have received our newsletter and calendar of events for 1997. We

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are still experiencing difficulties with our mailing list but, with the school's help, we hope to overcome them this year.

We have something to offer past pupils of all ages, and have been building the Association into an even more useful and enjoyable network for you.

We have introduced 'networking' evenings 22ND BIENNIAL CONFERENCE 9 - 11 MAY

ENQUIRIES: PENNY GAMBLE TEL: 9822 7234,9824 8400

which we hope will rekindle or initiate friendships between like-minded old girls. We also encourage you to attend the Loreto Ladies' Dinner, to be held at Kooyong Tennis Club on

Wednesday 13 August - an invitation is enclosed with this magazine.

Federation, a weekend of fun and reflection for Loreto past pupils Australia wide, will be

Class of '87 Reunion

held in Perth from 9-11 May. And a reminder - it's not too late to join the

17 May 3.00 pm - 7.00 pm

netball team.

If you have any queries regarding the The Argo, 64 Argo Street, South Yarra

Association or its activities, please contact any member of the Committee.

(Mrs) Susan Olney (Hanrahan)

$20.00 per head RSVP - 7 May Please contact Mardi Tovey (Swann) ph: 9889 9048 or

Rebecca Buettner (Wood)

ph: 9509 2971

Ph: 9885 0624

Jobs For The Girls 'Networking in the Nineties' conjures up images of hard nosed, pushy business people

plying you with champagne, shaking your hand while anxiously scanning the crowd to see whether they should be talking to someone more important. Yet if you look at many successful

1977 Class Reunion

people, including those you work with, opportunities emerge out of genuine friendships, common interests and shared backgrounds.

Saturday 2 August 1997

The Past Pupils' Association offers a great opportunity to renew old acquaintances, to build

• Put it in your diary and keep the evening free • Further details to follow in the mail

a rapport with other women, to be inspired by the successes of others and to make new

friendships.

Our aim is to provide a forum for discussion

which will raise your consciousness and will be both inspirational and educational. We hope to Any enquiries...

Bernadette O'Sullivan (W) 9663 7999 Genevieve White (McCann) (H) 9882 7415

encourage women from all careers - medical, educational, legal, financial, scientific and administrative. Our first meeting is on Thursday 5 June at Mandeville Hall at 7.30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Judge Elizabeth Curtain.

Parents' Association Welcome to the Executive of the Parents'

Please RSVP to Roisin Annesley, Past Pupils' Committee on: 9246 5188 (BH) or 9427 0608 (AH).

Association for 1997:

President:

Paul Holland

Vice Presidents:

Julie Laurence and

Treasurer:

John Ireland

Secretary:

Carol Kubiak

Final Reminder to Golfers

Damian Taylor

Loreto Past Pupils'

Golf Day 12 May 1997

Executive Members: Tony Cavanagh, Noel

Grant, Krys Gruba, Mary McCloskey and

Details: lenny Carr Ph. 9787 5610

Shan Podolakin.

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75th Anniversary

30 Year Reunion of the

History Project

Class of 1966

Sincere thanks to all those Past Pupils and

It was to be a wonderful day on 10 Noveml

Friends who have sent in memoirs, photos and memorabilia. A word of encouragement to those

1996 when about 40 of us gathered at 1

who plan to do so - thank you, but please hurry!

A special request is made for memoirs, photos,

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correspondence and memorabilia relating to the

Over welcoming glasses of champagne an,

first six Superiors of Loreto Convent Mandeville

superb lunch, it was apparent that the yet

Hall, all now deceased -

had not dulled the special bond we had a:

Mother RITA NOLAN

Superior 1924 - 1930

Mother MICHAEL GIBSON

Superior 1931 - 1936

Mother COLUMBA O'REILLY Superior 1937 Mother TERESA GERTRUDE O'SULLIVAN

class, as we greeted each other, relat experiences, and reminisced.

Jo Simpson made the trip from England a

Judy (Kelly) Lane. Lyn (Burrell) Tierney, J (Bell) Davis and Toni (Bleechmore) Turnb

with babe number six in arms, came fr,

Superior 1938 - 1940

interstate. Phone calls were received from Ma

(McClelland) Wilkinson from Adelaide a

Mother MAGDALEN O'HAGAN

Superior 1941 - 1949

Eleanor Moon from Los Angeles and letters fr

Olivia Harrison (US) and Vivienne (Ell

Mother HELEN STEPHENSON

Superior 1950 - 1955

If you prefer to lend, rather than give your treasures to the School Archives, we shall return

them to you with gratitude. Please address the material to:

Selleck. It was great to see Cecelia (Wilkins, Everist, Penny (Knowles) Stone and Ca

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(Johnson) Izzard who had left us in Year 10.

Our thanks for bringing the class togetl again, go to Sue Buxton, who had the idea a to Helen Pyman and Fran (MeEncroe ) Knit

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Liu (Calder) Linton for the flower arrangemel

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Engagements Rachel Frost ('88) to Scott Stanley Jacqueline Buttigieg (Staff) to Adrian Sammut

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Natalie Magrath (Staff) to Gaetano Caruso Allison Rome (Staff) to John Hart Births

To Lisa (Watson) and Steve Beckham, a daughter, Georgia Mae To Cath (Quinn) and Greg Dunn, a daughter, Maggie Marcia

To Emma ( Thomas) and S am Kelly, a daughter, Olivia Pearl

To Nicola (Morris) and Andrew Smith, a son, Oliver Charles

Kylie Smith [BVM.

To Rachel (Barlow) and Lachlan Sleeman, a

daughter, Felicity Jane Barlow Sleeman

A Special Ceremony On 11 January this year, Kylie Smith, ex Loreto Mandeville Hall 1986, made her first

vows as a Loreto sister in the school chapel.

Returning for this special occasion was important because as Kylie said: "My eight years at Mandeville were especially significant in terms of the development of my desire for

religious life. My vacation was certainly not an overnight sensation but rather a very gradual development and a deepening of certain values which nourished who I was becoming in relationship to the world around me."

After leaving school, Kylie completed an Arts Degree and Dip Ed., and travelled and worked overseas, mainly in Ireland, before beginning

several years of training with the IBVM. Along the way, she gained qualifications in adult literacy and teaching English as a second

language, began a theology degree and worked with asylum seekers and with alcoholic women.

The ceremony on 11 Janiiary, however, celebrated Kylie's commitment to an inner journey, to a greater freedoin, integrity and generosity in the context of an adventurous relationship with God. Family and friends, exstudents of Loreto and a gathering of IBVM

were deeply moved by Kylie's courageous and whole-hearted decision. It was a delight to celebrate with such dignified and joyful simplicity, and such vibrant creativity!

Kylie has now moved to Adelaide, teaching at

Loreto Marryatville and doing some further studies in education.

To Michael (Prep '68 to Gr. 2 '70) and Sonia Francis, a daughter, Lauren Bianca To Virginia (Borghesi) and Andrew Halse, a daughter, Francesca Giulia Borghesi Deaths

We extend our prayers and sympathy to the

family and friends of the following: Gertrude Warren (Reynolds) past pupil Loreto Portland and LMH 1920s

Joan Bourke (Doheny) past pupil 1930s, mother of Peter, Hugh, Margaret Timmer-Arends, Joan Landy and Helen Porter (all past pupils).

Editor's Mailbag Ruth Trait (75th Anniversary History Project Coordinator) received memoirs from Loreto

Toorak's one and only Carmelite vocation, Sr Tharsicius (Beverley Quinn). She writes "With each copy of the Mandeuittian that arrives, the

staff and pupits liaue a special share in my

prayers" Sadly we received news of the death in February of Mrs Gertrude Warren, aged 84.

Gertrude was one offive Reynolds girls to attend Loreto Mandeville Hall over a period extending

from the earliest days of the School in the 1920s through to the early 19408.

The Reynolds girls, Gertrude, Mimi, Lyla, Fay and Mary were renowned for their prowess on the tennis court. The Reynolds' link with LMH remains today with Lyla's daughter, Jennifer MeMillan (McCauley) being a current member of the Loreto Mandeville Hall School Council.

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The spectators fall silent. It's the last ball of the final over. As the bowler takes her final

Junior School Swimming and Diving Teams The first Thursday of term saw 85 girls from Year 3 to 6 descend

strides the fielders cautiously move in. A blink later batsman 11 for the opposition has sliced

on the Prahran Pool during Melbourne's heat wave to trial for the

the red ball into the air.

Junior School Swimming Team. The girls had two hours during

Shrieks of'CATCH IT' echo around the ground.

The deep gully fielder runs in and with a swift dive that even Mark Waugh would applaud, takes the catch and the opposition are all out.

Once again, our team has achieved success.

Cricket is a marvellous sport Loreto offers among its wide range ofextra-curricular sporting activities. In our season from October to the end

of the school year, a variable team of 12 girls play at least once a week against schools

including Carey, Wesley, Huntingtower and Our Lady of Mercy. Cricket provides a chance for girls (who don't have to be super-fit) to compete in a team. In society today, teamwork skills are essential. A defining characteristic of Cricket is that all 12 girls have to work together in a relaxed environment in order to achieve goals.

The most exciting thing about the Loreto Cricket Team is that the girls consistently

support each other and have an enormous amount of fun doing it.

As we head into our final year at Loreto, we urge the junior levels, in particular Years 7,8 and 9 to come and join in the fun. Cricket is a sensational sport and we encourage everyone to participate.

Catherine Longano and Lalitha Selvendra (Captains of Cricket)

Congratulations to: Jenica Lee (Yll) selected for Music Tour

in Europe.

Nancy Sposato (Yll) who shared the

Margaret Leonard Speech and Drama Prize

which they had to swim and be timed over 50m in each of the

competitive strokes. This was made all the more challenging when we were allocated only one lane due to the large number of people seeking relief from the heat. However with the help of parents,

Miss Blackie and Miss Francazio we succeeded in finishing at 6.00 pm as planned!

The girls then settled into solid training twice a week before

they had to race at the Armadale District Swimming Sports on 4 March. Dives and relay changeovers were practised continuously.

Swimming backstroke in an outdoor pool with no lines on a roof to

guide them in a straight line proved difficult for many of the girls.

They all managed however to master the 'Quack Drill', a breaststroke kick with arms held behind their backs and quacking noisily, whilst they made their way to the end of the pool. This caused much amusement for onlookers in the stands.

The Swimming Captains, Sophie Groom and Julienne Lacava had the girls all organised and ready to swim hard on race day.

The girls consistently finished well in the placings in all strokes and in all age groups so that they finished in 2nd place behind the incredible St Catherine's team and well in front of' Firbank, Melbourne Girls' Grammar, Korowa, Lauriston and Sacre Coeur.

The Junior School Diving Squad also has been working hard with Miss Monica Wright (also our Gymnastics Coach). The 15 girls trained every Monday after school at the Malvern Pool. Beth Nathan, Emilia Sala, Sarah Cleary and Michelle Smitheram were selected to dive at the Armadale District Diving held at the Lauriston Pool on 13 March. The girls had to perform three different

dives from a 1 metre springboard. The standard has improved imniensely every year with more and more girls becoming involved.

Sarah Cleary was named reserve in the 10 years age group for the Victorian Primary Schools' Diving Championships in April at the State Centre.

Once again, all of the achievements, preparation and racing

would not have been possible without the support, transport and help from parents and staff. The girls have enjoyed a tremendous season and are very proud of their accomplishments. They wish to warmly thank all their supporters.

(Miss) Jayne Webster (Junior School Sports Coordinator)

awarded by the AMEB for first place in Third Grade Speech and Drama Examinations.

Phoebe Knowles (Yll) recently awarded a Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Madeline Hoy (Y12) who won 2 Gold medals at the recent Victorian Surf

Lifesaving Championships for Under 18

Stop Press Outstanding performance by Madeline Hoy - Bronze Medal at National Surf Lifesaving

Beach Sprint and Open Beach Relay.

Championships.

Ivovanah Fielding and Hayley Richards (Y12-1996) whose VCE Art work

was selected for the VCE Top CATs

Captions opposite page from top left:

Exhibition.

1. Samantha Barrett, Mardi Taylor, Lucie Chalmers. 2. Successful 10 Years Relay Team 4 X 50m Freestyle: Georgina Tiernan, Madeline Tilley, Bridget Noonan and Julia Pleadin. 3. Jessica Stagg. 4. Diving Squad: (Back) Emmie Lewis, Georgia Fillmore, Michelle Smitheram, Emilia Sala, Kate Sala, Alison Smitheram, Ms Monica Wright. (Front) Madeline Tilley, Sarah Cleary, Grace Callaghan, Sarah Dungey, Sophie Sharp. 5. Sarah Cleary (Diving). 6. Sarah Green.

Camilla Bourke (Y12-1995) who has won

a scholarship in Tennis which allows her the opportunity to study in the United States.

Penelope O'Loughlin (Y12-1996) winner 1996 VCE Premier's Award for Political Studies.

Carolyn Agardy (Y12) winner 1996 VCE Premier's Award for Texts and Traditions.

Carolyn won this award while in Year 11.

Captions back cover clockwise from top left: 1. Sr Ellison Taffe and Mrs Lee Rimes. 2. Meaghan O'Loughlin, Charlotte Mulder, Pia Sabbadini. 3. Fiona Hammond and Emily Roberts (Year 121995). 4. Mr Peter Slattery, Mr Les Coleman, Mr Michael Serong, Mr David Beatty. 5. Katsy Lee, Emmaline Jones, Anna-Marie Black, Jodie Fry and Rachel Mclnerney. 6. Marielle Sullivan, Claire Papaluca and Claire Scally.

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