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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-
Witll
raiser Brian Reid of Macbrew Fundraising
hard
work
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dedication
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
Enrolment News
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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! 4
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. -94:23
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.
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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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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
traditions in Australia and of the profound influence of the Irish on Catholic Education.
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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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Madeleine Healy - Orchestra Tiffany Loft -
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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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player Professor of' Double Bass - both from
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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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Monash University
Bu.Kiness -MArt / Mat·keting
Lisa Arthur
Deakin University
Teacher Ed.(Sec) Arts
Johanna Audley
University of Melbourne
Arts l Theology
Andrea Ball
RMIT - TAFE
Visual Merchandising
Genevieve Barton
Australian Catholic University Teacher Ed (Arts)
Nerita Benetti
University of Melbourne
Arts/ Science
Danielle Bettenay
Monash University
Arts Arts f SE i e ),ce
Catrina Boemo
University of Melbourne
A]exandra BostHk
Victoria University of Technology
Claudia Buttazzoni
La Trobe University
Arts-Social Sciences
Jacqueline Carroll
University of Melbourne
Commerce
Jane Castles
Swinburne University of Technology
Alexandra Kastaniotis RMIT
Planning
Brigid King
University of' Melbourne
Commerce/Arts
Emily Kishida
Deakin University
Coni merce j Law
Debbie· Kononada
Emplciyment
Kate Kuring
University of Melbourne
Arts
Jacqueline Labb
RMIT - TAFE
Applied Science-
Michelle Levy
RMIT - TAFE
Business-Advertising
Renee Loricchiella
Monash University
Commerce / Science
Emily Ludescher
Deakin University
Mrotherapy
Business-Accounting
Lauren 1\lai
Deakin University
Andrea Marostica
RMIT
E]speth Martini
University of Melbourne Arts
Elizabeth Mc·Cartnev
University of Melbourne
Arts
Administration
Felicity MeGrath
Monash University
Business-Mgt/Mkting
Commerce / Late
1.isa Meehan
Deakin University
Sport Coaching & Admin
Anna Messina
RMIT
Photography-Arts
Melissa Migliardi
Australian Catholic University
Mary Moreno-Lagar
Monash University
Art s
A r t s 1 O ffic e
Anna Chamberlain
Jessica Cichy
Monash University
Australian Catholic University Social Science AFamilv Studies)
Rachel De Zoete
La Trobe University
Health Promotion/
Nursing Commerce/Arts
Nursing
Health-Phyxiotherapy
Gemma Deane
University of Melbourne Arts
Laura Mulcahy
Deakin University
Aits
Jo-Mai·ee Delac
University of Melbourne Science
Pauline Ng
University of Melbourne
Architectilre
Kate Dickson
University of Melbourne Science
Lisa O'Callaghan
RMIT
Property
Jacqueline Dowling
RMIT - TAFE
Emily O'Connell
University of Melbourne
Engineering l Lair
Aisling O'Donnell
RMIT
Media Studies
Penelope O'Loughlin
Monash University
Business-Mgt Ila w
Emma Ogilvy
Swinburne University ofTechnology
Charmian Ong
University of Melbourne
Arts /Science
Carla Pascoe
University of Melbourne
Arts l Lau]
Justine Patterson
Monash University
Science
Business-Office Administration
Rachel Doyle
University of Melbourne
Arts
Angela Dwyer
Monash University
Olivia Elsley
Swinburne University of Technology
Arts/Law
Business
Business / Art s
(Japanese)
Kathleen Fagan
Monash University
Police Studies
liarika Fengler
RMIT
Media Studies
Catherine Fernando
University of Melbourne
Arts / Science
Iovannah Fielding Brigid Fitzgerald Sarita Flanagan
Monash University
Police Studies
Univei·sity of Melbourne Architecture Australian Catholic University Social Science
(Family Studies) Prudence Foley
University of Melbourne
Catherine Fonti
Victoria University of Technology
Arts/Science
Clinical Sciences
Bianca Pepe
La Trobe University
Arts-Social Sciences
Caroline Petrie·ola
Monash University
Ai'ts
Sarah Pinto
University of Melbourne
Commerce /Arts
Rachel Price
Deakin University
Disability Studies·
Vanessa Radovic
Deakin University
Arts/Commeree
Silvana Raydan
Momish University
Arts / Science
Hayley Richards
Monash University
Arts
Jane Richardson
Deakin University
Human Movement
(Osteopothy)
Christine SammartinoUniversity of Melbourne
Science/Lair'
Georgina Francome
Deakin University
Teacher Ed(Se·)/Arts
Veronica Shine
University of Melbourne
Gcomatlcs
Sophie Gannon
University of Melbourne
Commercel Art.K
Jade Signorino
University of Melbourne
A/·th·
Brigitte Garvey
Swinburne University of Technology
Agnieszka Solon
Monash University
Medicine
Maria Spitaliorakis
Deakin University
Science/Late
Marion Stephenson
Deakin University
Teacher Ed (Sec)/Arts
Photography
Pia Taylor
University of Melbourne
Arts/Science
Science - Science Scholar
Andrea Tilley
University of Melbourne
Commerce /Arts
Pr(}gram
Laurie Tomkins
Monash University
Fine Art-Painting
Marlo Urquhart
RMIT
App Biology / Biotech/tology
Andrea Vidal
University of Melbourne
Commerce /Arts
Tahnee Walker
Australian Catholic Univ ersity
Bil,Kiness / Arts
(Japonese) Claire Gittings
Anita Goh
Hawthorn Secondary College
Monash University
Virginia Grant
Latrobe University
Physiotherapy
Julia Gurry
University of Melbourne
Commerce/Arts
Sarah Guru
University of Melbourne
Commerce/Arts
Gabrielle Hall
Monash University
Arts
Ijarissa Hickey
University of Melbourne
Comm.erce
Lesley Horder
University of Melbourne
Arts I Science
Jane Howard
University of Melbourne Scienre
Kate Johnson
Australian Catholic University Business
Stephanie Johnston
Ika Wawrylowic·z
La Trobe University
Art x -Humanities
Rachel White
RMIT
Property
Sarah Whiting
Monash University
Medicine
Katherine Woodruff Swinburne University of' Technology Bitsiness /Arts
(Japanese)
Swinburne University of Technology Arts
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University of Melbourne
Commerce / Science
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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!" Alexandra Angelatos (Year 12)
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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.
The Camp was conducted at the Christian
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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.
The School provides every girl with an i
opportunity to participate in a diverse and
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fulfilling variety of activities which lay foundations for the future, and cement relationships with other girls and teachers at the School. My own direct experience in this
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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
LORETO - Mandeville Hall Anna Smith, Genevieve O'Connor, Claire O'Dowd,
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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or bashed into the branches. There were many other enjoyable activities but these were some of' the highlights. 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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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,
marvelling at the view. The tall grass baked
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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.
Somewhere in the brown hazy distance a lone
Amanda Cumbrae-Stewart (Year 7) on the edge!
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lunch to Charlotte McFarland and Elizabeth Donald.
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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
The massive tail wind helped see the breaking of many records - some that have been iii
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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Adelaide Hamilton Green Mulliall
Yr 10 Jessica Fetterplace
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Yr 11 Rachel Hoy
Barry
Yr 12 Jane Kenny
Mulhall
Champion Athlete: Sarah Dynon Yi· 8 Wai·d House Spirit Trophy:
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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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beautiful home of Helen (Fetherstonhaut Pyman for the 30 year reunion of the Class
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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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for making it happen. Edwina (Doyle) Hi
Loreto Mandeville Hall
deserves a mention for the delicious lunch a
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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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Howzat? 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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