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MANDEVILLIAN September 1998
Volume 13, No. 2
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Performing Arts Festival at the Victorian Arts Centre (More photos centre pages)
Loreto Mandeville Hall
10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak 3142 Phone: 9826 0211 Fax: 9824 2996
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Farewell to our Deputy Principal Alison Miller 1979 - 1998: Think of all those Performing Arts Festivals, Music concerts, draina
performances, and all those announcements over the PA and, of course, the school assemblies. It
has been twenty years of truly distinguished service and contribution to our school - as
teacher, Year Coordinator, Deputy Principal,
and Acting Principal. All the world's a stage and Alison has certainly been on it, and back
stage too, in all sorts of ways. As well as her various official roles, she's been mentor and
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guide to so many of us, students, parents and staff, at various points along our journeys. No words could really do justice to the debt of gratitude we owe her and the admiration and affection iii which we hold her. It seems to me
that, in these ten years that we have worked together on the Leadership Team, Alison has been like the ballast of the ship - not in terms of her weight, I hasten to add - but in her steadying presence, keeping us in balance and on track. All of us who worked closely with her know just how consistently and insistently Alison called it straight and clear.
As I pondered Alison's virtues, I was reininded of the four cardinal virtues - prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance - for they are so clearly to be seen in her. Her concern for justice won her tlie enornious respect of the students. Her fortitude was manifest in her unswerving dedication and unfailing loyalty to the school and her perseverance in what is, at times, a
very difficult and demanding role. Prudence and temperance were amply demonstrated in
Mrs Alison Miller and Dr Anne Hunt at the Cocktail Party held in honour of IMrs Miller on her retirement.
that fine balance of discipline and care that was so characteristic of her. Stickler that she was for standards, and which we really appreciated,
the standards were never more important than the welfare of the students. That was always Alison's first priority.
from the Principal Thank you for the warm welcome that I have received on my return to wintry Melbourne from a ierm's sabbatical leave. It was a mostt profitable
There is really no doubting at all that Alison is a real Mary Ward kind of woman. She was no
as well as a most enjoyable time for me: a time t.hat I hope will also prove most worthwhile for
fair-weather friend, but as faithful and as
our school. Notable highlights were my visits tc
conscientious as the day is long. Hers was that
St Mary's (IBVM) School at Ascot and St Mary's (IBVM) School at Cambridge (England). I was
tough kind of fidelity and commitment, through thick and thin, in good times and in bad.
also delighted to return to York, which is so
Thank you too to Alison's husband, Norman,
beautifully situated in the north of England,
who was unfailing in his support for our school.
and to seek out some very precious Mary Ward
Our hope and prayer for both Alison and
places in that area: in particular the little church
Norman: we wish you well, we wish you every
just outside York at Osbaldwick where her
happiness and blessing, we bid you "Not threwell
gravestone rests, and the Bar Convent in York
but thre forward, into the next stage of your
which goes back to the 17th century. I was also
journey.
pleased to meet with Sr Noni Mitchell, IBVM,
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(Dr) Anne Hunt
General of the Loreto Sisters, at Casa Loreto in
Rome. Indeed. one of the unexpected joys of my
time away was a heightened sense of' our strong and vibrant international connections as a
world-wide Loreto family. How blessed we are to be part of this great traditicn of 400 years of unswerving commitment to the education of girls
which now extends across the globe.
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Front Cover Photo: (L-R) Thea Geddes, Catherine Killen, Kate Ralph, Carlene Ngoma and Monica Nisbet at the Performing Arts Festival where their
house, Mulhall, was successful in winning the
(Dr) Anne Hunt
Performing Arts Festival Cup.
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Music News The 1998 Music Festival, held at Monash
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University's Robert Blackwood Hall on Friday 19 June, proved to be an exciting and successful night of music making. The niusic students of LMH played to the largest audience for many years. The night's entertainment included many
instrumental and choral groups. who performed a wide variety of musical styles. Their hard work
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and dedication over the past year lielped to make the night a success, and the students themselves
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are to be commended and congratulated.
Highlights of the night included the Vocal Ensemble, with an outstanding and entertaining rendition of 'Diamon.(is are a Girl's Best Friend',
the Advanced Celtic Ensemble which performed 'Snow on the Hills' (arranged by the girls), and Music Festival at Monash (L-R) Rebecca Pereira, Samara Madden, Karen
Lee, Laura Riley, Ms Wendy Anderson, Emily Smith, Katsy Lee.
the finale, where the Middle School Band, the Concert Band and the Choir joined together to perform 'The Rhythm of Life'. We were
also
lucky enough to have Mrs Miller give the final address, one of the final official duties of her time at Loreto.
The girls rehearsed intensively for the festival. For the senior students preparation included the annual Music Camp at Rutherford Park, Daylesford. The weekend was spent largely in
rehearsals, and the standard of playing improved markedly as a result. The camp provided a great opportunity for all students to develop as musicians, and gain valuable playing experience. Special thanks go to Mr Crewe ancl the back stage people (students, past pupils, visitors and
Robert Blackwood Hall staff) who helped with the coordination of the show behind the scenes
and the movement of equipment throughout and after the concert. Many thanks also to the music staff and instrumental teachers, without whom
both the festival and camp could not go ahead their hard work and dedication are greatly
Music Camp at Daylesford (L-R) Katherine McMahon, Rochelle Howie, Mr Colin Cameron, Elizabeth O'Day, Julia Dickson.
appreciated. Thank you also to the String
Orchestra who provided foyer entertainment before the show, and also to Dr Stevens who
provided much needed assistance throughout the festival and during its preparation.
Many thanks go to everyone who attended the Music Festival; playing to a large audience is the most valuable experience developing musicians can have. We hope that next year's festival will be just as successful as the one this year.
Rochelle Howie (Music Captain) and Tiffany Loft (Senior Chorister)
Riding High At the fourth meet of the year for the Loreto Equestrian Club, despite the lure of a long weekend holiday, 12 girls braved the rain and rode. Mr Dernelley gave a big, friendly (giant!) wave as the bus drove away from Clendon Road and soon we were delivered to the Victorian ·49
Equestrian Centre. After horses were assigned,
de-rugged, groomed and saddled, we mounted up for our morning classes. However. a bitter Loreto Equestrian Club
Winter day whipped up our blue bows as we
Back Row: Dominic Trescowthick, Genevieve O'Connor, Dominique Spanos
warmed up our ponies, in
Alexandra Stafford, Jane Macfarlan.
classes finished and some hot pies and pasties
Front Row: Rebeccah Panozza, Dianna Best, Beata Lukasiak, Phoebe Knowles
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rain! Morning
Macbeth in Winter A proposal was put to the school that we trial a moved reading of a Shakespearian play in the grounds ofLoreto Mandeville Hall, with the whole
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school community participating in the project. We decided to go ahead and to present Macbeth in winter! Fiona Blair, a recent graduate of the VCA Director's course took on the task ofdirecting this ambitious piece. There were students,
parents and stafTinvolved from across the school. As had been expected, the event was a great success and the weather obliged on both nights.
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The school grounds and hallway of the Historic House proved to be a perfect setting for this play. Parents, students and staffwho saw the production enjoyed both the performances and the venue. Special mentions go to Nancy Sposato - Year 12 (Macbeth), Fiona Blair (Director), Janine Geddes - Staff (Technician), Georgina Coleman - Year 10 (Lady Macbeth), Anna Robertson Staff (Malcolm), Stephanie Rizzardi - Year 3 (Witch) and Stephanie Reseiniti - Year 11 (Music
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and leader of the witches). The whole cast and crew from Year 3 - 12
really worked well as a team and the production was indeed a success.
We would also like to thank the parents involved,
The Witches on the steps of the Historic House.
especially Ros and David Porter, Richard
O'Halloran, Judy Rizzardi and Billy McLaughlin. We look forward to the Drama Events ofTerms 3 and 4:
15/16 September Year 6 Production Stonnington JUNGLE
15/16 October
Year 10/11 Production
Stonnington 27 October
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Year 9 Play - Venue to be
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We hope to see you at one or all of these; watch the Weekly Bulletin for further information.
(Ms) Joan Morgan, Drama Coordinator
.g ames began. We had three races; bending, ride and lead (the faster the better) and then a
jumping game. To finish we rose to the trot without stirrups whilst the results were being tallied. Our legs were sore come Monday morning! The results are as follows: Group 1: 1st - 5th Phoebe Knowles, Dianna
Best, Beata Lukasiak (also awarded an Encouragement Award), Jane Macfarlan and Alexandra Stafford.
Group 2: 1st - 7th Genevieve O'Connor,
Dominique Spanos, Rebeccah Panozza, Alexandra Cottee, Gabriella Farries (also awarded an Encouragement Award), Grace Callaghan and Dominie Trescowthick.
A big congratulations goes to all girls, especially those riding horses for the first time and those joining us from the Junior School. I would like to invite all interested girls to join. You don't need your own horse, just a love of
them and a little experience. Phoebe Knowles
(Equestrian Club Captain)
Malcolm (Ms Anna Robertson- Staff) and Ross (Kirsty Mclaughlin- Year 11) prepare for their sword fight.
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Classical texts by such distinguished and
Some Sabbath
influential thinkers as Aristotle, Plato, Thomas
reflections: What makes
a good society?
Hobbes, Jolin Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Immanuel Kant, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Milton Friedman, Martin Luther
The institution ofthe Sabbath, what we would
now more commonly regard as the weekend. is one of the many legacies of the Jewish tradition to modern society. Sabbatical leave also has its origins in the notion of'the Sabbath, that day of rest after all the works of creation had been
accomplished. After almost ten years as Principal, the time was ripe for me to take a period of rest, recreation, restoration and time for that relaxed pondering which allows fresh insights and deeper understandings to emerge.
King, Nelson Mandela and Rachel Carson constituted the warp and weft of' our reflections on the great questions of human history in the areas of politics and economics and the utterly central question of what constitutes the good
society. The method by which tlie Seminar was conducted was as challenging and thoughtprovoking as the content: an active Socratic discussion, with the discussions focussing on the fundamental concepts of liberty, equality, community and efficiency, as fundamental elements of' what constitutes the good society. A
The Executive Seminar at Aspen proved to be
healthy measure of discipline was imposed on
one of' the most significant undertakings during
the discussion: participants were required firstly
my sabbatical leave. Aspen is a stunningly
to wrestle with the ideas put forward in these
attractive ski resort in Colorado, beautifully
texts in order to come to as accurate an
situated in the Rocky Mountains. The Aspen Institute, on the edge of the township, was founded in 1950 by Walter Paepcke, Chairman
and reasoned viewpoints, and only then to assess the relevance and application of those ideas to
of' the Container Corporation of Ainerica. For
our contemporary world.
almost five decades since then, the Institute,
through its Executive Seminar, has sought to
expand the intellectual and moral horizons of current and future leaders from all sectors of
society. The Executive Seminar does not address
the skills of financing, marketing, planning, management and various other business leadership skills. Instead, it addresses the
understanding as possible of these insightful
Discussion of the themes of liberty, equality,
community and efficiency through the course of the week, led us to an appreciation of' what we might understand as a kind of 'Executive's Compass', with these four values occupying the poles of the compass:1 Liberty
higher-order aspects of' leadership: beliefs, attitudes, values, and assumptions, for ultimately it is values-based issues that lie at
Community 1 • Efficiency
the heart of leadership issues, in whatever sector
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Equality
specifically designed to challenge participants to examine the philosophical and historical roots
instructive and stimulating. I had been keen
of the core issues facing today's society and its businesses and corporations.
The Seminar was most illuminating,
11ot only to undertake this kind ofstudy of some of the classical texts concerning moral
philosophy, political science and econoinics, but also to explore these issues among a group of senior business executives, coming from very diverse backgi·ounds with a wide range of
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experience and expertise. My hopes were not disappointed, both in terms of our explorations of the texts and in terms of the value of discussion of these issues in sucli a diverse
group. It is not that I have come away from the
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these complex questions. But I have come away
with a better understanding of the questions themselves. I hope now to bring a broader vision.
more informed by a deepened understanding, an increased awareness of sources of conflict 62
and of consensus, and an appreciation of the tensions that are inherent in democracy and in
the processes of' democratic change to my professional practice here in our local school community, in the wider Australian community,
and, indeed, in the community that is our Church.
(Dr) Anne Hunt
Principal 1 You might be interested to read the book The Executive's
Talking Sport Caroline OBrien (School Sports Captain) spends time visiting the Preps to
Compass by James O'Toole (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1993) which relates directly to The Executive
encourage their participation in sport.
Seminar.
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Measles Campaign Points Its VVay Through LMH No chance of the measles epideinic at Loreto
Mandeville Hall! On Tuesday 4 August, approximately 99% of LMH Junior School
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children received the measles vaccination. This
Australia-wide caiiipaign was supported tremendously by our parents.
The vaccinations began with the Prep class (all being experts at injections at school, since they received a vaccination in March this year!) and worked through to Year 6.
We hope this campaign will be successful in eliminating the chance of a measles epidemic in
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(Miss) Kate Whelan, Prep Teacher
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after receiving their injections.
the Australian Strings Association In July, the Australian Strings Association held their National Conference in Melbourne at
University High School. Loreto Mandeville Hall was one of a small number of schools from around Australia and New Zealand invited to
participate.
Each day delegates from Australia and New Zealand and lecturers from as far afield as
Vienna, Mannheim, the United Kingdom, the United States and Portugal participated in lectures, masterclasses and a series of very high
quality performances. The Festival of Youth Orchestras presented lunchtinie recitals, concerts at the Art Gallery and performed in Benalla and at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat. L
Our senior string students (Marie-Danielle Turner, Rosannah Healy, Nicole Lee, Jennifer Palisse, Georgina Molloy, Margherita Boemo and Ebonie Martello) and five recent past pupils
(Elspeth Martini, Madeleine Healy, Jacinta Holmes, Natasha Holmes and Mary Tomsic) presented a lunchtime concert for delegates and
participated in the evening combined String Orchestra performance with 140 other young performers. This performance of the Holberg Suite of' Grieg was directed by Phillip Green. The girls also spent the day attending lectures, participating and listening to masterclasses and
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having a workshop with visiting Queensland lecturer, Patricia Pollett.
The girls' performance was a credit to their own talents and it reflected the aims of the high
quality of Loreto Mandeville Hall's music programme.
(Mrs) Leonie Conolan, Head of Strings
Our senior string students performing at the Australian Strings Association National Conference workshop.
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Allez, Paris, Allez! Last year, David Hase (Year 12, Xavier), Nick Anderson (Year 12, Xavier) and I hosted students
from the Jesuit school in Paris, St Louis de
Gonzague. Then it was our turn to be the
students participating in the exchange program and the six weeks spent in Paris during
December 1997/January 1998 provided us with an opportunity to indulge ourselves in French 4
culture
For five weeks we attended classes with our
host students, which left us ample time to
holiday over the Christmas period with our host families, as well as visit relatives. Having cousins in Marseille, I was able to experience
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different landscapes of t.he north and south. However, the Parisian lifestyle had become so habitual to us that any change of environment, even the return trip home to Melbourne with its hot summer weather, was now foreign.
Many thanks to Mine. Watt, Mr Galligan i (Xavier College) and M. Le Gras (St Loui.s de
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experience that I recommend to anyone who is provided with the opport.unity to improve and expand their knowledge ofthe French language
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Art Workshop Kevin. the etching tutor, rubbing back a plate with Nick from St Kevin's and
Margherita Boemo (Year 12)
May Wang(Yearll).
Year 1 1 Art Workshop The Year 11 one day Art Workshop held
between St Kevin's College and our own Loreto Mandeville Hall proved to be a day to remember. With some 60 students taking part in four
individual workshops there was a hive of activity going on at both schools all day. The workshops included - etching, raku
pottery firing, computer ge.nerated design and airbrushing. Each workshop called upon the experience and expertise of professional artists working in the particular field.
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The day began quite tentatively for the two 'camps'; however, as the day progressed and each student found his or her feet, profitable '2
social and artistic interaction was achieved.
The results as the day drew to a close were remarkable. The intense concentration and
determination of' each student should be highly conimended. The sense within each of the
classrooms was one of professionalism. There
was a respect for the materials being used, the results being achieved, the tutors training the students and each class member.
The enthusiasm and response of the students combined with the organisation of the teachers and technicians on hand pi·ovided a unique
opportunity for two schools to come together to benefit eacli student involved.
Kiara Chiodi (Year 11) showcases her newly acquired airbrushing skills.
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(Miss) Sandra Jane, Art Coordinator
Jobs for the Girls
Festival of Youth
(and Boys too)
Orchestras
This year, for the first time, a joint Careers
During April 1 was privileged to accompany
Night was held with St Kevin's College on 16 March 1998. Approximately 75 speakers were invited to outline their particular careers and enlightened parents and students on future
the Melbourne Youth Orchestra on a tour of
opportunities.
school.
Many past students of Loreto Mandeville Hall took part in the evening's proceedings. It was wonderful to welcome them back and they were
the Festival of Youth Orchestras in Banff,
an inspiration to our present students.
the Rocky Mountains and covered with snow,
Any past pupils who would be willing to participate in such an event in the future, please
was enough to excite the most travelled
contact Mrs McCarthy on 9826 0211.
Our thanks to Mrs Shirley Yau and St Kevin's for hosting this event.
(Mrs) Mary MeCarthy, Careers Adviser
Canada and the west coast of the United States.
Many of the Sti·ing students I had taught or
conducted in groups since they were in primary The primary focus of this tour was to attend Canada. This spectacular location, set high in
Melbourne student. Amidst music making, we
managed to fit in rides to the highest peaks in gondolas, sleigh rides, a walk on a frozen lake and swimming in thermal springs as snow fell. Other orchestras visiting were from America, Canada, Britain and Belgium. For me it was also a chance to catch up with lecturers from
Madison Continuing Education Faculty, Marvin Rubin and Bob Culver, and with Bill Jones, founder of the Twin Cities Youth Orchestra
Program, with whom I had attended classes in
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France in 1994.
The outstanding performances by the October 26-30
Melbourne Orchestra made it a hit at the Festival and indeed on the west coast tour. Also
(Incorporating the Annual Art Exhibition) Exciting Music and Drama events will be scheduled throughout this week. Students
from Years 7-11 will present a range of performance items both indoors and out. Check the Weekly Bulletin for details or phone the School.
a highlight for ine was to play for the Ecumenical Easter Day service at the Festival. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, this was truly a joyous occasion. Excellent pre-planning made the trip run very
smoothly and good choice of repertoire and excellent preparation ensured the success ofthe concerts. These students (from 14 - 23 years)
displayed great focus in their approach to such a tour and, I am sure, gained enormously from the experience, as I did. (Mrs) Leonie Conolan, Head of Strings
Artist in Residence 1998 In third term the Art Department invited artist Julie Lancaster to Loreto to take up a three-week residency. Ms Lancaster is an established printmaking artist who specialises iii etching and computer generated imagery. The Art Department recently purchased a
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residency was to educate the Art Staff aiid students in using it. In particular, Ms Lancaster revealed the potential of etching as an alternative printmaking technique. The Art Staff and students were guided through the etching process and the result of this was a series of
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beautiful etchings created by the students under the theme of'The School Environment'.
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Procedural Writing Across the Junior School this year we have adopted a new language programme called'First Steps'. In Year 3 we have been developing our
writing skills using various 'genres' including Procedural Writing from this programme. It is a little like Instructional Writing with the
emphasis on the formation of a logical, sequenced set of instructions that show us clearly how to use or make something. Procedural texts play a
big part in our everyday life and are used in
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many contexts. The purpose and the audience
will dictate the level of technical language and the way in which information is organised. The children start by exploring these types of texts and discussing the contents of each. We then construct a writing piece together and the
children then plan their own using the Procedural Writing structure. This includes the aim or goal, what is needed to complete the task, ie - ingredients etc, the steps involved
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and lastly the evaluation, ie -- was the goal
achieved? From the plan the children then proceed to write their pieces, either freehand or on the computer in the Information Technology lab. The girls have written many pieces including muffin recipes (See example below), how to make an art work, how to work a home appliance and a science experiment involving an electric circuit.
Through these and many other activities, we are providing the girls with the necessary skills to assist them in organising large amounts of
material in an increasingly information-based society.
(Mrs) Karine Hodder, Year 3 Teacher
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Ingredients: 4 muffins
a small can of tomato paste 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
Year 4 Reconciliation
2 slices of ham
Chloe Gardner prepares her candle, which
Chloe Gardner
(Year 4) prepares her candie for the
Instructions:
will be used as a symbolic gesture during her
Reconciliation
1. Toast the outside of each muffin
First Reconciliation Ceremony, led by Monsignor
Ceremony
2. Cut each muffin in half
3. Spread the tomato paste on each muffin 4. Now place a slice ofmozzarella cheese on the muffin
Gerald Cudmore and held in the School Chapel on 22 July.
After each girl had received the blessings of this Sacrament, she lit her candle and placed it on the altar. This was a reminder to her that
5. Chop the ham into small pieces and place the ham on top of the cheese
6. The muffin pizzas are now ready to put under the griller
7. You grill the pizzas until the cheese starts to melt
she was filled with the guiding light of Christ and that she was commissioned to bring that light of her goodness to other people. Before the ceremony, the girls received a rousing farewell from the rest of the Junior School as they processed to the Chapel and to
their families who had joined them to celebrate
8. You can serve the pizzas to 2 people. Alexandra Blackburn
this joyous event. We pray that these girls will always keep
their minds and hearts open to the new life and growth that the forgiveness of God offers us all. (Mrs) Dot Peters, Junior School Religious Education Coordinator
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On the Web
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE A Report by
Rosemary Abbott - Head of Information Services
Wiring Our Students
We are delighted to share with the school family the news that
A Report by Grant Fisher - Network Administrator
The Internet has become a part of everyday life for students and staff at Loreto. Web pages, email, search engines, URLs are now regular discussion points in staff and student common rooms. Our local Intranet provides easy access to worksheets, multimedia files, PowerPoint presentations and Web Pages, all of which have been created by staff and students. Each member of the teaching and administrative staff has an email address. A
school-wide policy regarding the use of email has been developed.
Consequently, the
introduction of email for students is occurring gradually, and is linked to particular subject and teacher requirements for sharing curriculum information.
we now have a presence on the World Wide Web. The Loreto Mandeville Hall page was mounted a number of weeks ago after months of behind the scene preparation. This work has been carried out by a Committee consisting of Mr Grant Fisher (Network
Administrator), Mr Alon Kaiser (Internet Curriculum Coordinator), Mrs Karine Hodder (I.T., Junior School), Ms Tania Salzano (Community Relations Officer), Mr Robert Dernelley (Director of Studies) and myself. The group was initially concerned with the design and structure of the page. Gathering information has been, and will continue to be, an ongoing task.
We are excited about our Home Page as it gives us the chance to share the events and activities of the school with a global audience. We believe the page will be of interest to current and prospective parents, past pupils, members of the Loreto family worldwide and other schools.
Currently, the information available includes the following: Our School
including VCE results and scholarship details
After many frustrating false starts, and with
Junior School
covering curriculum, IT, PE and Sport
technical assistance from NEC, our CD-ROM server became fully operational in Term 1 this
Senior School
including Geography and Politics faculty pages
year. This was an important development because it means multimedia CD titles can be shared
over
the
network
and
used
simultaneously by whole classes using desktop PCs or notebook computers. Class sets of network cards allow students with notebooks to
plug into the network and access the Internet/ Intranet, CD-ROM, email and printers. Every Senior School student and staffmember now has a network account that enables them
to operate from any PC in the school. When users "log on" to the network they have instant access to their data files, email and the Internet,
including their Netscape bookmarks, no matter where they are located in the school. All of this data is saved onto the network servers, which
(others are currently being prepared) Information Services which lists the services available from the
ISC (formerly Library) Publications which currently contains the Weekly Bulletin; other LMH publications will be added shortly Netsearch which gives students and staff access to a wide range
of search engines and links to searching tips from the ISC page We will shortly begin adding examples of student work to the Web Page. We are certain students will enjoy seeing their efforts on the World Wide Web and will be happy to share them with a wider audience.
Our major goals in producing our Web Page are to share life at Loreto Mandeville Hall with others, and to provide members of the community with useful information about our school. We do hope that you will have a look at our Page. We welcome comments.
minimises the need to use floppy disks for data
your
storage.
www.lmh.vic.edu.au.
In January this year we installed a Firewall/
The Page may be found at http://
Geography On-Line
Proxy Server.
The Proxy Server stores frequently accessed web pages on its local harddrive. This procedure helps to conserve our
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Internet bandwidth for other on-line activities
And Internet Curriculum Coordinator
by reducing the data traffic across the ISDN link to our Internet Service Provider.
Alon Kaiser - Head of the Senior School Geography Department There has been a dramatic change in the way students are
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learning in the classroom at Loreto Mandeville Hall. Teachers
result, our users have much faster access to
have become less and less the "fountain of all knowledge" and are
important web pages that have been nominated
increasingly using a wide array of Information Technology in their
by teachers for use with a current unit of work.
everyday teaching milieu. Whilst the uptake of this new medium
The Firewall software allows us to filter out
varies from subject to subject, there is a growing understanding
undesirable Internet sites, and also protects our
amongst staff ofthe potential to enhance learning outcomes through
internal network from unauthorised access from
the use of notebook computers, and the Internet Lab in the Senior
the outside world.
School Library.
Planning is now underway for the next phase of our network roll-out, and this is likely to result in further extension ofthe network cabling
that students can link their notebooks into the network with the
into more classrooms in both the Senior and
to use the Internet and CD-ROMs to gather data. This facility also
Junior Schools. In addition, we look forward to
enables the use of "digital worksheets", a process whereby students
some on-going upgrading and replacement of
use teacher created material to link to web sites and seek current
aging computers and peripheral devices as we
information. An example of this is the recent Werribee toxic dump
work to ensure that our technology is relevant
dispute being investigated in Year 10 Geography. From a teacher
and effective for today's (and tomorrow's)
prepared worksheet containing relevant Internet addresses,
educational environment.
students were able to access these sites and read current material,
In addition, one of the Year 10 Home Rooms has been "wired" so aid of a special card that slips into their machines, allowing them
as well as being able to email the main protagonists in the dispute for further information and opinions.
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information enhances student learning in the Labs, and combined with the computer interface technology, gives our students experiences and skills that will serve them well in the future.
Embracing the Future
it A Report by
Karine Hodder - Junior School Information Technology Co-ordinator
The past year has seen sonic exciting changes in the Information Technology Department in the Junior School. With the purchase of thirty new Power Mac computers in 1997, and an array of new software, we have been able to integrate technology further into our curriculum. This has seen all staff members equipped with
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a notebook computer to assist in their skill
development, which in turn will enhance the learning outcomes for all students. The Local Area Network now encompasses the Junior School Administration area, Esther Rowe and Vanessa Condello (Year 10) utilise a computer interface
Staffroom, Library and Information Technology Laboratory, thereby allowing us access to school-
for science experiments.
wide resources and the Internet. The recent
purchases of two state-of-the-art laser printers,
The Geography Department is utilising the
and a digital camera are playing an important part in further developing the multimedia
School's Web page to mount worksheets, and field trip activities highlighted with
hopeful that it will be possible for a further
photographs. The dynamic nature of the Web ensures the content of this page is continually
Technology Lab and selected classrooms in 1999,
changing.
along with some extension of the network cabling
component of our broad I/T program. We are
upgrade of hardware in both the Information
across sections of the Junior School.
The Technology Connection A Report by Eddie Kane - Head of the Senior School Science Department
With these fantastic developments, and our continued commitment to excellence in every area of our Information Technology program, we enthusiastically embrace the future,
In research establishments, and in industry,
confident that our students will have received
it is common to find computers being interfaced
the necessary skills to take them into the new
with scientific apparatus to monitor, control and
millennium.
collect data. "The Technology Connection" is the interfacing package used by the Science faculty at Loreto Mandeville Hall.
Within this package the main item of hardware is the interface box which has seven
analogue inputs, one digital input and eight
outputs. This unit can also act as a countertimer. The software controlling the interface is Windows based and is therefore easy to master,
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as well as allowing a great deal of flexibility in its application. The system is fully compatible with the student notebooks, and enables the students to collect data and observe graphs drawn in real-time.
Students who are designing experimental investigations can select from a wide range of transducers that can be connected to the
interface to collect data; these include temperature probes, thermistors, thermocouples, light sensors, pH probes, ultrasonic motion detectors and smart pulleys. All data collected using these probes can be saved to disk, recalled and printed as text or graphics. Two of our Science laboratories also have sets
of network outlets (nodes) that can give the students with notebooks speedy access to all
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such as the Internet, Library-based CD ROMs and email. This broad access to current
Year 3 students, Rebecca Moore and Stephanie Rizzardi, connect to the Internet and multimedia CD titles through the Local Area Network.
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Globe Shakespeare Festival This Festival is sponsored by The Globe Shakespeare Association and is conducted around the world. The idea is to encourage young people to select and work on extracts from any of Shakespeare's plays in order that they might
gain a greater understanding and appreciation of his work.
Year 11 Theatre Studies students studied A
Midsummer Night's Dream and selected sections to be rehearsed and presented for an in-school
festival earlier this year. Mrs Thompson and Ms Morgan selected the best work and these girls entered the Regional Festival in three sections: Scene, Duologue and Costume Design. The Regional Festival was held at St Leonard's
College, Brighton with a range of schools competing in various sections. Against some very strong competition, two of these th ree entries were selected to move to the State Final of the Festival.
On Thursday 6 August, Claire McKeown, Erin Buntine and I set off for the Plenty Ranges Arts
Centre. It certainly was a long way from Toorak! The girls attended an iiiterview for their duologue and Erin another for her design entry. We also set up Erin's designs. After this it was back to I.oreto.
On Friday 7 August we set off again und once there we watched a large range of performances, all of' incredibly high standard in the Dance,
Runners-Up in the Duologue Section, State Final,
Music, Scene and Duologue sections. Erin and Claire acquitted themselves well and were a
Globe Shakespeare Festival, Year 11 students, Erin
credit to the school. After the evening
wearing the costumes designed and constructed by
Buntine as Hermia and Claire McKeown as Lysander
performances and a 45-minute session of Theatre
Erin, for which she was given an Encouragement
Sports, while the judges concluded their task, the prize ceremony commenced. The first section
Award in the Costume Design Section.
to be announced was Ii)esign. This was won by
Chris Curran from Upway Secondary College and Erin Buntine was pre sented wi th an Encouragement Award for her colourful and creative costumes for A
Midsummer Night's
Dream.
In the Duologue section which had entrants
from the seven regional finals, Claire and Erin
Congratulations to: Dr Anne Hunt on the publication of her book What Are They Saying About the Trinity (Paulist Press. 1998) and the paper entitled - "The Psychological Analogy and
were Highly Commended and were Runners Up
the Paschal Mystery in Trinitarian Theology:
to Fintona.
Towards a Rapprochement"in the journal
St Leonard's won the Music and Scene awards,
Theological Studies. Vol 60, No 2, 1998.
while the Dance Award went to Toorak College. It was an exhilarating and wonderful experience to be part of' the finals and the students gained a tremendous amount from their participation. Congratulations to both Erin and Claire on
being such great ambassadors for our school. (Ms) Joan Morgan, Drama Coordinator
Congratulations to: Dr John Collins (Texts and Traditions
Teacher) on the publication of the paper "Did Luke intend a disservice to women in
the Martha and Mary story?" in the US journal Biblical Theology Bulletin (Fall 1998) and a second papei· to be published in a forthcoming issue of New Theology Review, entitled - "Does a 'Discipleship of Equals' add up to church? A critique of' Ekklesia-logy"
Tooradin Marine Life Centre On Friday 17 July, Year 1 and 2 set off on an adveiiture to the Tooradin Marine Life Centre.
The day began with a nature walk around the town of Tooradin, the foreshore and pier. We looked at an aquarium and 'Touch Tank' with sea stars, ci·abs, sea cucumbers, aneinones and sea urchills.
This was followed by a flat bottomed boat i·ide with Mangrove Jack to see the white mangroves
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and their exposed air roots and birds in the Mangrove Estuary. The highlight of the ride was when Mangrove Jack alinost summoned a bunyip! We had a marine lesson in the whale room
where the children were encouraged to touch the skeletal remains of sea creatures, and explore the world of molluscs, cuttlefish, and a safe marine environment.
We returned at the end of the day exhausted but brimming with marine facts to enhance our ocean topic.
(Ms) Michelle Lindeman, Year 1 Teacher
and (Mrs) Maureen Carroll, Year 2 Teacher
Safety First for Year 1 girls on the boat ride to the Mangrove Estuary: (From back) Euganie Prior, Elizabeth Barrett, Alexandra Fitzgerald, Alexandra England and Nikita Demetriou.
On Friday 17 July we went to Tooradin Marine Life Centre. My favourite part was the boat ride. I learnt a lot when I went to the Touch
Tank and the Whale Room was so, so fun! On Friday we went on an excursion to the Marine Life Centre and my favourite place was
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the Touch Tank and we got to touch live animals and we went on a boat and we learnt a lot and went in the Whale Room and we learnt that ice
On Friday we went to Tooradin and we got to hold sea stars, crabs, sea cucumbers, sea
cream had seaweed in it. To get there it took 50
anemones and sea urchins and we went to the
minutes.
Whale Room and we got to touch whale bones. Caitlin Spence
Alexandra England
Fundraising for Families 'Keepers of the Flame' 15¢
Junior School students, with the support and
as
encouragement of their families and friends and
Junior School staff, raised almost $6,700.00 to enable the Catholic Family Welfare Bureau to continue its mission to help many Melbourne families in great need. The girls and their r
families were praised for this tremendous effort
and were acknowledged once again for being the top fundraising school in the Melbourne Archdiocese. In appreciation, the girls were
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Our girls and their families have given generously to help keep the flame of God's love
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Fundraising for Families "Secret Theme" Day: (L-R) Kirsty Kearney, Lauren Fowler and Grace Campbell (Year 2)
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Stepping Out
Stockdale
I had always imagined that home was the loveliest place to be, that at home with my large family and friends I had everything I needed. The thought of travelling with a group of 0!der, more experienced musicians around Europe
seemed almost unsettling. All through the
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months leading up to the trip I had constantly been told how lucky I was and what a great experience the journey would be, but I don't really think I heard properly. I think I believed the whole thing was never going to happen. the trip and the music competition in Vienna wasn't really meant for me, I wasn't really going to travel by myself. However I did leave, I did manage, I discovered that there was life and excitement beyond my little home in Australia, that contentment and success envelopes yoii, even when you don't expect to find it. I had more than an experience, I had an incredible .journey and definitely the biggest welcome-home cheer squad at the airport! I'm not sure which moment l enjoyed the most. I climbed up so many beautiful castles and
Farewell Sue Stockdale Sue Stockdale's association with the school
has been long, varied and productive. Commencing as a Maths teacher in 1983, Sue's roles have included Year 10 and Year 12
Coordinator. She introduced the Big Sister Little Sister Program and the Salvation Army Door Knock Appeal to the School and organised Loreto's first trip to Central Australia iii 1986. Interspersed with breaks for maternity leave, Sue continued teaching Maths and served on the School Policy Committee and Staff' Association.
She was
also involved in
bushwalking and the Tournament of Minds Competition, but none of' these indicate the person behind the achievement. My association with her began when I started at Loreto, Term 4, 1989.
played in some of the oldest churches and cities in Eastern Europe. I was ecstatic when we won the International music prize in Austria, and I was amazed when 1 saw my room at the Vienna
Hilton! However two memories will stay with me always. I will never forget leaping up to hug my much-missed older sister in London, nor will I ever forget how the innocent eyes of two little Hungarian gypsy children brightened when I showed them my violin and my music. I suppose I learnt that it isn'tjust interesting places that inspire you, it's the people you meet and the memories you have to take home, and no matter where I went and what I saw, I always felt lucky to live in Australia, and I knew that there would be a home there for me when I returned.
It is rather difficult to express simply what sort of time I had overseas. Indeed I was very lucky, and I did have a memorable experience, but it was so much more than that. Perhaps my
As I settled into my new job I was able to
favourite times overseas were those spent with
observe Sue's teaching and her relationship with
people, meeting and making new friends. and
her students. Sue sets high standards for herself
saying goodbye to old, but these were unique
and she expects her students to set similarly
times, not ones I could have had in Australia.
high standards. She believes that everyone is
Musically I found a freedom overseas: I could
potentially a fine mathematician and that its
travel and play for people who really appreciated
mysteries can be unlocked if there is a
and loved music and the receptions we received
willingness to work. Sue's faith in her students
were really quite inspiring. So I really was very
has resulted in many of them making a career
lucky that I was able to travel, that my parents
where Mathematics is of prime importance. Sue's
and my music gave me the opportunity to do so.
dedication to her students and to Loreto and to
I am no longer afraid to travel, of stepping out;
teaching as a profession cannot be measured. In many ways people's real value is only
although I feel my home is in Australia. I can't wait to fly again.
appreciated when they leave and it is found
Annabel Smith, Year 10
that the void they leave is very difficult to fill. We will miss Sue immensely but we wish her every success and happiness. Loreto has been indeed fortunate to have had a teacher of such
high calibre. (Mrs) Lesley Gillespie,
Welcome
Mathematics/Science Teacher
to Ed Best as Information Technology
Technician and to Keiko Nagahara as Farewell and thank you also to Guy Anderson, Robyn Horner and Felicity Karsz.
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Languages at Loreto Third term is traditionally a time when many students visit us at Loreto and this year has been no exception. From France and Belgium we have had six students, some from schools
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associated with our own and some on privately arranged home-stays. All were warmly welcomed into our community and have engaged in a range of activities, consolidating their own learning in classes at Year 1() and 11 level and offering informative and entertaining sessions to our younger classes, in particular the Junior School. They were instrumental in the preparation of the students for the Alliance Frangaise competition. We thank Aurtilie Gandon, Vanessa Cordier, VOronique Mertens, Maude Capelle, Katrine Faille and Marie-Aimde Brajeux for their contributions and wish them a safe trip home and good luck in their future studies. We currently also have Aya Nozato and Yukiko
Yamaura visiting from our sister school in Japan, Fukuoka Kaisei, and Rie Matsufuji from a
Three of the visiting French students, Marie-Aimde Brajeux, Katrine Faille
different school in the same city. At the same
and Aurdlie Gandon at Loreto Mandeville Hall.
time we are delighted to co-host, with Christian
Brothers' College, four girls from Osaka Taisei High School. They are Kaoru Maehori, Shizuko Iwainoto, Miki Kaneinura and Nami Maeda.. All
of these students are taking an active part in enlivening the curriculum and enabling more communicative activities in several year levels.
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dinner out at a Japanese restaurant. We are fortunate too, to have Keiko Nagahara with us lK
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The Indonesian students have celebrated
Year 9 Japanese students visit Japan Seminar House.
Indonesian Independence with various activities at different year levels. Year 8 students tucked into a boxed Indonesian lunch, Year 9 students were taken to an Indonesian restaurant for a
meal and Year 7 8 and 9 watched a Wayang performance in celebration of this important event in Indonesia's recent history. Year 8 French students appreciated the French breakfast which was organised for them by Anna Robertson and Fadia Zogheib. Everyone
worked very hard to prepare the poems for the Alliance Francaise competition and other activities are planned for other year levels later in the year.
Many of our students in Years 10 and 11 are taking part in a Nacel organised trip
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to France at the end of the year and will hopefully bring back with them motivation as well as expertise after a 6-week stay! All in all the LOTE faculty at Loreto is keeping
busy and endeavouring to bring to the formal classes some light relief occasionally - the students have earned that!
(Mrs) Barbara Watt, LOTE Coordinator
Year 10 Bonsai class: Daniella Zampierollo, Elizabeth O'Day, Jane Stewart, Anna Bryant and Melina Shenoy.
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(back) Chelsea Martignago, Ariana Badunas. Kate Garnegie, Fiona Tracey, Avesia Calman, Christina Carey, Jessica Foley. 8. Lucy Kenny. Hannah
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years. Unfortunately, we placed 8th in the SCSA Division 1
On The Run
Carnival. Although our girls competed extremely well, we now
inaugural pre-season training camp held at St
move back into Division 2. It has certainly been interesting moving in and out of Division 1 over the last few years!
Kevin's College the week before school came back in Summer. Our athletes, swimmers, divers and
we thank Manfred and Toni for their coaching efforts. Later in the
The Athletics season commenced with our
rowers all attended the camp, which was a huge success over four sunny days! Manfred and Toni, our two Athletics coaches worked with all our throwers, jumpers, sprinters and long distance runners, training and preparing
The Athletics program has been another success this year and
year we have the Victorian Schools Track and Field Championships and the Relay Championships to look forward to. Outstanding individual p erformances from both meets this season included:
them well for our Athletics program for 1998. The
Lana Cridland
Year 10
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highlight of' the camp was the visit by Marg Crowley (Australian Olympic representative in
Alison Spence
Year 8
1st
1500m
1st
200m B
the 1500m at Atlanta 1996). She talked to all the
Roisin Gleich
Year 11
1st
800m Walk
girls about setting goals and setting out to achieve these within your sport.
Beata Lukasiak
Year 11
1st
100ni Hurdles B
Caroline O'Brien Year 12
1st
800m
Sarah Dyson
Year 9
1st Long Jump A
Rachel Hoy
Year 12
1sit 200m
Krystal Sherry
Year 9
Besides practical training sessions we also participated in pool recovery sessions, listened to a guest speaker on Nutrition, had combined lunches with all the four sports teams and the favourite of all athletes - hill sprints at the Tan! Throughout Term 1 we continued training two
nights per week. Our training venues consisted of the school gym and oval and Duncan Mackinnon Reserve.
The Athletics Premier League team competed
on Wednesday nights during February at Olympic
Claire MeLennan Year 10
Joanna Downing Year 8
800m (and new record)
1st Long Jump B 1st High Jump, 80m Hurdles, 200m
Emma Poynton
Year 11
1st Long Jump
Lucy Kenny
Year 7
1st
Avesia Calman
Year 7
1st
100m B
Megan Prescott
Year 7
1st
200m B
Claire Macfarlan Year 8
1st
400m
Natalie Bossong Year 9
1st High Jump
100m, 200m
Other great performance s came from Kamy Lee, Year 11
Park and attained 4th position in the Junior and Senior Divisions on the Grand Final night, Loreto
(Throws), Laura Riley, Year 10 (Throws), Kate Fetterplace, Year
Mandeville Hall entered a squad to compete in
8 (Distance), Jessica Fetterp lace, Year 11 (800m, 100m Hurdles),
the Mentone Invitational Carnival which was also
a good chance to do some serious relay team training.
Hannah O'Shaunessey, Yeai 7 (High Jump), Anna Bryant, Year 10 (Distance) and Sarah Sto nehouse, Year 7 (80m Hurdles).
Well done to all conipetito rs and we look forward to the rest of
In Term 2 we participated in the GPSVSA
the year in Athletics with gi ·eat enthusiasm!
Carnival where we achieved a 4th place, which
(Miss) Carolyn Fox,
has been our best result in this competition in six
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Sports News LMH has had an extremely busy and exciting first semester of sport in 1998. We have achieved a lot and the girls have approached training and competition with dedication and outstanding team spirit. All captains and coaches are to be congratulated.
Swimming and Diving The team had a very successful season under
Badminton
1998 saw the introduction of' Badminton as a ZSA Competition sport. It was great to see so much interest and such keen enthusiasm
by many girls to participate. With the weekly fixtured matches and regular lunchtime training sessions, there was rapid improvement in skills and teamwork. Our junior team of Year 7
and 8 were premiers in the ZSA Round Robin Day, winning all of their matches convincingly. Such is the popularity ofthe sport, we have introduced a Badminton Club for Monday lunchtimes, beginning in Term 3. (Ms) Cathy Woodhouse, Director of Sport
the guidance of Paul Penna and Megan Holt (Swimming) and Monica Wright (Diving). The E
girls' enthusiasm helped spur the team on to second place at the Genazzano Swim Meet. Many girls went on to swim personal best times, and the divers showed improvement since last year,
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the first time, LMH competed in the Victorian Catholic Secondary Schools State Swimming Championships. This was a very exciting event
with some individual swimmers and all our relay
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teams reaching the finals after a long day of heat swims.
Special mention goes to the following girls for their outstanding performances throughout the
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Year 8: Jessica Curtain, Courtney Ryan, Dominik White, Joanna Downing, Alexandra Suffren, Philippa Johnston. Year 9: Cheryl Holt, Kate Fetterplace, Anna
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Year 11: Arley Grey, Jannah Taborsky, Jessica Fetterplace. Tennis
Swimming Squad 1998
Congratulations to our tennis teams who played consistently well this season. All teams were competitive, with our intermediate team advancing through to the ZSA Finals. Our senior team, under the direction of Joan Ryan, was
equal premiers in the ZSA Competition. They also won their zone at the TCAV Tournament at
Melbourne Park. A top effort girls! Waterpolo What a win! Our open waterpolo team, made
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up of girls from Year 8 to 12, remained undefeated throughout the season to take out
victory in the Division 2 Grand Final. In cold conditions at Hawthorn Aquatic Centre it was
Senior Tennis Team - Premiers in the ZSA 1998
great to see so many parents, teachers and friends cheering on the girls. They consistently
worked well as a team and their skills improved immensely under the coaching of Amelia Mills. Congratulations to Rebeka Jageurs who represented Australia in the Under 20 Waterpolo Team which won gold in the European Championships in May.
Hockey Finally a dry season for the girls! The teams
at alllevels experienced success over the hockey season. It was encouraging to see so many girls attending training. The training certainly paid off for our juniors and intermediates as we saw
their skills develop greatly over the season. Special congratulations to Felicity Ferdinands and her senior team who reached the finals in
Anthea Kavanagh and Rachel Ball (Waterpolo Captains) display the Winner's
the ZSA Competition.
Trophy, Division 2 after a season in which the team was undefeated.
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Congratulations Jennifer Bishop (Year 11) winner National All-Styles
Edwina Olver (Year 8) achieved National Level 7
Karate Tournament, Victorian Division.
gymnasties.
Caroline O'Brien (Year 12) Captain of Sport, winner
Claire Baxter (Year 11) Bronze Medal Victorian School
U18 Division, Mother's Day 4 km Classic.
Cycling Championships South West Zone.
Emily Smith (Year 10) and Kirsten Doyle (Year 11)
Magies Netball Team (Year 11) Grand finalist Open
winners 75th Anniversary writing competition.
Women's Netball.
Rachel Carew (Year 6) and Julia Pashula (Year 5)
Phoebe Knowles (Year 12) School Captain, winner Gold Award Duke of' Edinburgh Scheme.
achieved Level 4 gymnastics Katherine Tzelil (Year 3) and Danielle Carew (Year
Adele Brazenor (Year 12) selected Victorian Womens'
4) winners of their year levels Recreational Competition
U18 Hockey team.
against St Catherine's.
Sarah White (Year 11) and Samantha Dermatis (Year
Sarah Green (Year 6), Laura Brown (Year 5), Jessica Minear (Year 4) and Bridget Allanadale (Year 6) Scholarship Winners Australian Girls' Choir.
10) selected Victorian Catholic Schoolgirls Netball Squad.
Rebeka Jageurs (Year 11) member U20 Australian Womens' Water Polo team which won Gold in Europe.
Amanda Cavanough (Year 6) Scholarship Winner Victorian Ballet Teachers' Workshop and Winner U12 Classical Novice Section Springvale Festival of Dance.
Erin Buntine (Year 11) and Claire MeKeown (Year
11) winners Duologue Section, Regional Shakespeare Festival. Runners Up State Final and again to Erin for Commendation in the State Final Costume Design
Water Polo Team Winner Grand Final against St Catherine's.
Senior Tennis Team ZSA Premiers.
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are quite typical for an independent school. Rent and
FINANCE REPORT 1997
Recurrent Expenditure and reflects our planning for the on-going development of our technology infrastructure
Lease Expenses increased 1% on 1996 as a percentage of
The 1997 Budget forecast a turnover of' $8.35 million
across the School.
and we were pleased to record an end of year actual
The 1997 accounts report a lower Transfer from the Building Fund compared with 1996. This result is no
Surplus of $50,044.
reflection on the actual collection rate of the Fund, which as noted above, continues to be very favourable. The
The School's accounts toi· 1997 have been independently audited, and have also been reported to the Catholic Education Office and to the Commonwealth Department
1997 Transfer amount demonstrates our emerging
of' Employment, Education, Training and Youth Affairs.
financial strategy of structuring the School Budget and
Tlie Audit Report confirmed the accounts as presented, and once again found the School's accounting policies and
the Building Fund so that, in partnership with our fundraising program, they will be capable of underpinning
procedures to be totally satisfactory. In his report to the
the funding requirements of the Property Master Plan over the next 5-10 years. A further component of this strategy is the retention of the 1997 Surplus to assist us
School Council, the Auditor also commended the high standard of the School's overall financial management
in developing the School's capital base. Similarly, the
and planning.
increased Loan Repayments in 1997 are not symptomatic
Our primary sources of income continue to be School Fees, Government Recurrent Grants aiid parents'
of increased debt, but rather they represent an acceleration of the repayment of existing debt to ensure
voluntary donations to the Building Fund. The School
does not qualify for Government Capital grants for building works, nor does it receive any funding from the
that our gearing ratios are also ready f'or Stage 1 of the
Catholic Education Office, the Archdiocese, or from the
The School's outstanding financial results of the last few yeai·s are not just testimony to the vigor and persistence of the "bean counters". More importantly.
Master Plan,
Loreto Sisters. We therefore remain most grateful for the continuing high collection rates for School Fees and for the Building Fund. Coupled with the Recurrent
they are testimony to tlie financial support and commitment of the whole School community, and all of us should therefore be proud of these achievements. After all, the Budget is not just a collection of static numbers,
Government Grants, these income streams sustain the
School's normal operations, but regrettably are insufficient to also support new building programs.
or a boring statement of accounting principles. Rather, it reflects a carefully planned, dynamic strategy aimed at
Consequently, as our planning moves forward for
implementing the first stage of our Property Master Plan, we inust look to the School community to embrace our
ensuring the continuing development of the School, and the provision of facilities and programs for the students
fundraising program with equal commitment and
and for the staff which will reinforce the School's Mission
generosity.
in providing a uniquely Loreto education for girls.
Salaries and Salary Related Expenses continue to
absorb about 76% of Recurrent Expenditure, and approximately 68% of Recurrent Income. Education
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY 1996
1997
$ Recurrent Income School Fees
5,517,00()
4,739,600
Commonwealth Government Grants
1,511,000
1,313,900
State Government Grants
629,500
586,200
Other Income
194,800
211,700
7,852,300
6,851,400
4,684.500
4,396,400
Salary Related Expenses
676,700
584,200
Tuition Expenses
799,300
705,800
Administration Expenses
341,900
328,900
General Occupancy Expenses
282,700
252,800
Rent and Lease Expenses
248,000
162,000
Repairs and Maintenance
46,700
57,700
7,079,800
6,487,800
772,500
363,600
27(),000
460,000
Recurrent Expenditure Salaries
Recurrent Surplus
Capital Income Building Fund Transfers
49,144
67,500
226,600
220,900
545,744
748,400
Buildings and Improvements
432,400
260,700
Furniture and Equipment
254,800
346,200
Donations for Capital Purposes Other
Capital Expenditure
60,000
2,300
521,000
466,400
Plant and Machinery Loan Repayments and Interest
Capital Surplus/(Deficit)
1,268,200
1,075,600
(722,456)
(327,200)
50,044
36,400
TOTAL SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)
RECURRENT INCOME 1997
State Government Grants
Salary Related Expenses
8.02%
9.56%
Commonwealth Government Grants
RECURRENT EXPENDITURE 1997
Other Income
(1996-8.56%)
19.24%
(1996-9.00%)
2.48%
Tuition Expenses 11.29%
Administration
(1996-10.88%)
Expenses 5%
(1996-3.09%)
(1996-5.07%1
1996-19.18°ho) General Occupancy Expenses 3.99%
(1996-3.90%)
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Rent and Lease
Expenses
453
- 3.50%
(1996-2.50%)
3912
Repairs and Maintenance 0.66%
School Fees
Salaries
70.26%
66.17%
(1996-69.1856)
(1996-67.76%)
'1996-0.89%)
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A SILKEN TALE
constructed "bath" of cleansing chemicals to remove dust, insects and other debris from the
The precious fabrics that comprise the
fabric. This was an essential part of the process,
fabulous decoration of the Drawing Room in the
and the washing was repeated several times to ensure the silk was thoroughly cleaned - and
historic Mandeville Hall were installed in 1876.
The fabrics, and the artisans to install them,
there was no certainty that this would not result
were sent out from London to the colony of
in the silk shrinking! Each section was laid out
Victoria for Joseph and Caroline Clarke, the
flat to dry, and to enable close examination in
fortunate (and wealthy) owners of Mandeville
order to determine its exact condition.
Hall who lived there for two decades.
Following this inspection, repairs would be
These fabrics survive today as the most
carried out to tears in the silk, and to strengthen
significant private domestic interiors in Australia, and they are the first, and best,
areas where it had torn. A new silk backing was
expression in Australia of the revolutionary Aesthetic Movement. The responsibility for their
sections would be supported when they were rehung in Mandeville Hall. This is where the
preservation, as part of our national heritage,
patience and perseverance came into play! The backing was attached by hand sewing it with
lies with the school and the Loreto Sisters.
then attached so that the original historic
In the early 19908 it became apparent that
silk thread. With this work our conservators
the silk wall hangings in the Drawing Room were succumbing to the ravages of more than a
gave new meaning to the idea of "invisible mending", as it requires close examination of
hundred years of adverse environmental conditions. Age, ultra violet light, smoke from open fires, gas lights and cigarettes, temperature changes, moisture, insects, dust and the curious touch of hundreds of visitors were all taking their toll. Consequently, in late 1994, with the aid of Conservation Architect, Mr Timothy Hubbard, the school commenced its search for a conservator with the skill and experience to
the wall hangings to identify their stitching. The final part of the process was to sew a series of velcro border strips to the backing sections, as this would be the innovative means by which the silks were re-attached to the walls. Of' course,
regardless of the new "strength" given to the fabric, this re-attachment phase was as potentially dangerous and complex as the initial removal procedure.
undertake the preservation ofthe precious silks.
However, the silks and we survived to tell
In September 1995 the scliool received a
this tale. The conservation work was carried
Permit from the Historic Buildings Council to carry out the proposed conservation of the silk
out in tliree stages and extended over three
wall hangings. In November 1995 Artlab
years. Along the way Artlab encountered the inevitable unexpected challenges, particularly
Australia, a pre-eminent conservator of textiles
in the Drawing Room itself where age and the
based in Adelaide, was commissioned to
elements had also taken their toll on the
commence these works. At the same time, such
condition of the walls in the room.
was the national importance of this project, the school was able to secure a Grant from Heritage Victoria for one third of' the cost. Regrettably, we were unable to secure any further philanthropic or government support, and the remaining cost was borne by the school's Historic
While Artlab was working on the silks, our local conservators from the Ian Potter
Conservation Centre at Melbourne University were applying their considerable skills and patience to cleaning tlie ceiling and other
Building Fund. We remain most grateful to the past pupils and parents who so generously
iniportant fittings and fabrics in the Drawing Room. This followed on from the high quality work they had completed over the previous two
donated to this special purpose Fund, thereby
years in cleaning and restoring the Oak Parlour.
ensuring the completion of the project.
We are most grateful to Artlab for their
In January 1996 the first small panel of silk
outstanding work, and for their willingness to
fabric was removed and transported to Adelaide
adapt their program to meet the school's operational requirements. In May 1998 the last
to become the test section for the conservation
process. This process was developed by Artlab
of' the conserved silk sections was re-hung in
for Loreto Mandeville Hall but was based on
the Drawing Room. Regrettably, we have not
well developed textile conservation principles
been able to return the room or the silks to
and practices. It required extraordinary skill,
anything like their former glory, but in the
and almost superhuman patience and
journey many of us have been fortunate enough
perseverance.
to come closer to understanding, and imagining, what it might have been like. While the
Removing the silk sections from the walls was a high risk exercise in itself because any miscalculation would result in the fabric being
conservation process has given the silks a new lustre, and perhaps a few more decades of life,
old textiles to Adelaide was only slightly less
they nevertheless remain fragile. The conservators have done their best, now we must
hair-raising! After these "minor" preparatory
do ours in preserving their work.
irreparably torn. Crating and trucking 120-year-
procedures, the first part of the conservation process was to individually wash the silk sections
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by hand, keeping them flat in a specially
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Past Pupils Help Dreams Become Reality The 1998 Annual Giving Appeal is underway
with over $15,000 in donations having already been received. Donations have ranged in size
from $5.00 to $1,000 and have come from past pupils from all decades. It has been particularly encouraging to receive donations from our most recent school leavers.
Donors to this year's Appeal have the choice of directing their donation to the Building or hill 4
Library Funds to help turn the Property Master Plan into reality, or to the Historic House Restoration works to help continue the conservation and maintenance programme of the old house. Although not tax-deductible, donors may also choose to donate to the Scholarship Fund to help provide a Loreto education for someone who without this support may not otherwise be able to attend our wonderful School.
All past pupils for whom we have an address
should by now have received a letter and appeal Chief textile conservator, Ms Kirsten Phillips (front)
brochure asking that they consider making a
and assistant, Ms Louise Bird, working on the silk wall
donation to this year's Appeal. If you have not
hangings in the Drawing Room of Mandeville Hall
received a letter but would like to make a
donation please contact Judy Reid in the Development Office. A full list of this year's donors will appear in the next edition of the
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We are most grateful for all donations received to date and would like to take this opportunity to thank all donors. We do realise that there are
so many demands on the community but if everyone made a donation, no matter what size, that would be a great help, Many people giving small amounts will result in a big total and help ensure that Loreto Mandeville Hall will meet
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the demands of education ofthe 21st Century. It was Mary Ward who said "Women in time to come will do much". By supporting this year s Annual Giving Appeal you can help to ensure that time is now. %5
Come to the Party As mentioned in the last edition of the L
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Mandevillian, a cocktail party to celebrate the 80th birthday of Mrs Pat Schaefer has been organised for Friday 6 November 1998. The party will be held at the School from 7.00 pm to 9.00
pm at a cost of $25.00 per head. Please send in your reply slip and cheque (payable to Loreto Mandeville Hall) to Judy Reid to arrive no later than Friday 16 October 1998. If you have misplaced a copy of your invitation, please telephone 9826 0211 for details.
Silk panels are carefully rolled up in preparation for removal to Artlab Australia in Adelaide for cleaning and conservation.
Loreto Family International - Working for Women, Making a Difference I spent just one month in India last year and was lucky to stay at the Loreto Convent in Calcutta for one week. When Sr Joan (Irish IBVM, in blue
attire including veil) and St· Tina (Indian IBVM in blue sari) met me at the airport, we jumped into a cab and Sr Joan loaned over the seat and started
talking to the driver waggling her head from side to side. I knew that this experience would be SoniC
thing wonderful.
I was escorted to my own room past copies ofthe ,same pictures of Mary Ward that we have hanging
in the Convent here, and was so pleased to be in such a clean place with my own bath and bucket and mosquito net... But that's another story - the
mosquitoes had it far better worked out than I. Thakupukur was the first school I visited and that night there was a concert being held to celebrate the school's 25111 year. St Evelyn
consulted as to whether they will give permission
for girls to attend school and, at the time I was there, admissions were being conducted. There
were even parents attempting to bribe, so desperate were they to have their girls at Lorel;O.
There is a program at this school of adopting families in the locality. The school makes blankets
(not that while I was there did the thought of a blanket even slightly cross my mind!) and the
girls also visit elderly people. There is a distinct commitment to the poor and pavement dwellers, even though they are very poor themselves. Many of the teachers here are past pupils. This is cultivated because those who succeed encourage otliers and there's a feeling of ambition and achievement.
Entally was great! The day I visited it was 'clean up day' and the boarders (many orphans)
were cleaning pots with charcoal. All the coloured bits of material and clothes had been scrubbed
and were laid on the lawn to dry - it was a most
colourful sight! They were scrubbing the walls of the cliapel and de-licing and de-bugging their beds as part of their weekly chores. Everyone was so
O'Connor was the first headmistress there and
happy to be included there. Even the girls in the
used to travel daily to the school when Thakupukur was a semi-rural area. Now it lies within busy Calcutta. The celebrations were held in a swamp
infirniary with malaria appeared happy! They sang "Joy-.joy-joy-joy-joy down in my heart" witli hand actions for me; it was a scene I wil] never
where inosquitoes abound. Some teachers were
forget. At this school, maintenance and repair
concerned that students would have stage fright
costs are high (but required in order to keep the
because they had never seen or used microphones
buildings safe), and school fees equate to
before. But they didn't and performed beautifully.
approximately $5 per month and $10 for boarders; plus $5 is spent on uniform per year and other
The concert included Christian and Hindu plays, music and poetry. It was a spectacle of colour, nervous excitement and happy spirit. When the concert was finished, studeiits and families made
their way back to their huts and the places where they live through the fields in the dark. At this school there is a dispensary fur the treatment of under-nourished children and many children rely on the school meal provided each day. Loreto
Family International (LFI) has previously donated some concrete play equipment for the children, and one of the teachers told me that the students
arrive as early as 7:00am to play! I met Sr Carmella at Bow Bazaar the next
costs include books, electricity and 111 edi cal assistance. The dedication of the teachers here
also was phenomenal. Happy, cheerful and positive vibes clearly rubbed of'f on the girls here, many of whom are orphans with tragic stories to tell.
Sealdah is an amazing school and Sr Cyril is a legend in herself. The school is a beehive ofactivity and they have organised many programs including a feeding program (which feeds 600 people per day! ), a rainbow program for street kids, a village
program for village children, a barefoot teacher's program and a referral program (a network of
morning. There are 1600 girls at her school. The
help for eviction, drugs and alcohol abuse).
sponsored children are provided with free education, clothes and food, but are not treated
dedication to education in India. The IBVM in
separately. One section of the school is for street children and pavement dwellers. Here, they have implemented an 'each-one-teach-one' program (like the big sister/little sister program here at LMH)
as an awareness program which is working to break caste barriers and encourage a Christian
approach. I was interested to learn that at this school (and at others) young girls are attempting to fight (family) pressures of arranged marriages. At school they are encouraged to speak for themselves. Sr Carmella told me "usually there is a strong affiliation betweeii nlother and son. A daughter is considered as the son's wife.... But slowly women are being given more important
roles." So I began to appreciate Loreto's dedication to women's education in India.
I met Sr Bernadette and Rosemary Gomes at the school in Elliott Road with 1000 students.
Most parents of children at this school earn $4 per week or are not working at all. Parents are
Loreto has a marvellous reputation for
India are truly inspiring and work without recognition. Women in India are particularly
neglected, abandoned, severely deprived and deserted. Overall, though, it's not sad and
miserable! There is happiness with so little, compared with what we are used to in Australia. There is a great appreciation of I.FI sponsors -
they call us all 'Auntie'. There is such appreciation also of the education being afforded them. It's not just curriculum-oriented education either: it's educating on all accounts - educating for freedom from ignorance, repressive tradition and fear. I think it is also about Loreto being a truly
International Fainily (including tlie blue veiled Irish nuns and Indian sisters iii their saris and
current and past pupils) and it is about reaching out with education and helping these women to help themselves. Erin-Marie O'Neil
(School Captain, 1986)
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Enrolment News
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Interviews for 2000 enrolments commenced
duriiig Term 2 and most of our intake places for the Year 2000 classes have been offered at this
¢1 9./.folyl»> 96«Liu .
stage.
Current School families who plan to send younger daughters in 2000 should be aware that most intake years (Preparatory, Year 4,5 and 7) are very nearly full. While children with sisters currently at Loreto receive priority for places, if' you plan to send your younger daughter(s) in 2000 and have yet to lodge an Application please do so without further delay. If you believe you have made an application fbi· commencement in one of' the 2000 intake
classes (with the exception of the Preparatory Class) and have not received a letter inviting you to arrange an enrolment interview, please contact the Registrar Ms Zena Roslan, as soon as possible.
Interviews for the 2000 Preparatory Class will commence in Term 1, 1999. A
Please remember to visit us on our forthcoming
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School Tours and the October Open Day. You are most; welcome!
Children at school at Bow Bazaar, Calcutta.
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School Tour Dates Group tours of the School are available on the following dates. A tour takes approximately 45 minutes. Term 3 Senior School
- Tuesday 8 September, 9.30am start Junior School
- Tuesday 8 September, 10.30am start Term 4 Senior School
- Thursday 15 October, 9ani start Open Day
- Wednesday 28 October, 9am until 3pm Junior School
- Tuesday 10 November, 9.30am start Please RSVP to Ms Zena Roslan
Senior girls in class at Elliott Road, Calcutta.
Telephone 9826 0211 Registrar@lmh.vic.edu.au 10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak, Victoria
New sponsors are invited to contact Stephanie Woodruff (President, Loreto Family
International) telephone: 03 98 18 4577 for a sponsorship form or further information.
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Where have all the
Sisters gone? Many people from our school family ask me this question. In this article, I will tell you where some of the sisters who were at Loreto
Mandeville Hall in recent times are living and what they are doing these days. Community life is different now. Because of our varied "ministries" and situations, we no
longer all live under the one roof to form a community. So since 1996 in Melbourne, we have had two main communities: the "Toorak-
Blackburn" community which includes sisters who live in groups in Toorak and Blackburn as well as others who live in different eastern
Three former heads of the Junior School who
had all been in educational leadership positions for many years are now involved in new ministries. Sr Helen Maguire is working in the
pastoral team of Westmead Hospital in Sydney where she is mainly involved with seriously ill and injured children and their families. Sr Helen Murphy lives in the Carlton Housing Estate in
Lygon Street North, on the 6th floor! Helen is presently completing her studies in theology by doing a Clinical Pastoral Education placement at the Peter McCallum Institute for cancer
patients. Sr Maria Bongiorno was involved in the formation programme of students for the priesthood for a number of years before going to Baltimore, USA to further her studies in pastoral and spiritual leadership. During August, Maria
suburbs, and the "City-Circle" community which
is in Mauritius, as she is one of the three elected
consists of the sisters who live in Albert Park
Australian
and in the western-northern suburbs. Sr. Joan
Nowotny is the Community Leader (Superior) of the Toorak-Blackburn community, and Sr. Toni Matha is the Community Leader of the
City-Circle community. Although we do not all live together, we gather regularly for prayer and celebrations and see each other often in
between the more formal meetings.
delegates to the Congregation of the Institute..
General
In the local community house here in Toorak, the sisters all continue their interest and support for the School, especially through prayer. Among them - Sr Meg Hannan (Mother Xaveria)
continues her work of spiritual direction, her love of literature and all things beautiful, Sr Carolyn MeSwiney is completing studies at
Sr. Deirdre Rofe, former principal of Loreto
Monash in librarianship, Sr Thdr@se shares her
Mandeville Hall and former Provincial Leader
knowledge and love of Mary Ward and Ignatius through writing and giving seminars, both here
ofthe Institute in Australia, is now the Principal of St. Mary's College, a residential college for women and men at the University of Melbourne. Deirdre is also the IBVM Educational Consultant/Assistant to the Provincial for our Australian Loreto Schools. Sr. Elizabeth Donnan
and overseas, and Sr Ruth gives welcoming
hospitality to visitors, visits many friends and keeps up her contacts with past pupils and staff.... and the garden!...Sr Josie is doing great
is currently in South Africa, where she is part
work as the school archivist, particularly with the production of the history book and the
of our community at Witbank and teaches in an
preparations for the 75th birthday celebrations
all black school in the very poor village of Kwa
and archival displays in 1999......
Guqa. Sr. Maureen Burke, who finished her
term as Principal of Loreto College, Ballarat, spent the first term this year at our aboriginal school at Lombadina and the second term as
acting Principal of Loreto Normanhurst. She has very recently returned to St. Mary's as Dean ofthe College (and a great help to Deirdre!) Sr Sandra Perrett is now the Principal of St. Patrick's Special School in Adelaide
Sr Anne Byrne is a music therapist, working with people in hostels and accommodation centres, helping to promote physical health through music. Sr. Jane Kelly, another former principal of Loreto Mandeville Hall and St.
Mary's College for 17 years is completing her Masters degree in Public History at Monash this year. Sr. Margaret Callaghan, who was our secondary school Religious Education Coordinator, went from here to Loreto College, Normanhurst, and has now returned to
I live in Brunswick with two other Loreto
sisters and apart from my involvement with
Loreto Mandeville Hall, I work part-time with Catholic AIDS Ministry, at Northcote, and with
the International Women's Development Agency in East Melbourne.
At our recent Provincial Congregation in January this year, we formulated our current "Mission Statement": Women
Who seek truth and act for justice Working with others To bring the Gospel to life Promoting freedom and growth
In church and society In the spirit of Mary Ward Please pray that we Loreto Sisters will live and work according to this vision.
Melbourne as Provincial Secretary and Bursar,
Sr Ellie Taffe, IBVM
residing at Albert Park.
Sister Margaret O'Sullivan, who was the previous superior of the community and taught in the Junior School is now in the western
suburbs of Sydney, where she and Sr Margaret Finlay are living and working with the Glenmore Park Catholic Community - a new initiative in an area with many new families and no resident
priest, known as a "Church below the rooftops".
See photo opposite page Some of the IBVM sisters at Toorak recently:
Back row (L-R) Srs. Carolyn McSwiney, Margaret O'Sullivan, Helen Maguire, Josephine Jeffery, Denise Desmarchelier.
Sr Lua is now living at Loreto, Mary's Mount in
Front row (L-R) Srs. Angela Serong, Sylvester O'Malley, Ellison Taffe, Thdrase Daly, Ruth Winship
Ballarat, continuing in good health.
and Lua Byrne.
Past Pupil Profile Sally Howard Tile four years that have passed since I graduated from Loreto Mandeuille Hall in 1994
haue been filled with almost constant excitement and a variety of challenges. I am currently in my fourth year at the University of Melbourne studying for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science degrees with majors in Finance and Chemistry respectively. I hope to work in London in investment banking eventually, while the Chemistry is .just for the love of the subject. In my first year at University, I was a member of Trinity College and attended extra tutorials and social events organized by the College. I hare since become niore involved in university
life as a conimittee niember of the Financial Management Association of Australia (FMAA). This ix a national organization that provides a fbi·itin fbi· interaction between Commerce students and their future employers. We organise a variety
of social events, publications and professional deuelopment activities. 1 haue found my inpoluen?ent to be a
uen, rewarding experience,
When I was sixteen
and still at Manderille, I
became a volunteer leader for Challenge Cancer
Support Network following my Year 10 Community Service. Challenge organises fourteen camps a year for children suffering from leuhaemia, cancer and other haematological disorders, as well as fur their families. Challenge
Sally Howard
als·o organises activity days, hospital visits and fundraising events which all require the
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assistance of volunteers. Challenge continues to occupy a large part of my life.
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A charity I haue recently begun to assist is the Bone Marrow Donor Institute Cord Blood Bank.
I am on the committee of the "Belly Button Ball", which was recently attended by approximately 500 people (many of whom were past students of Loreto). The ball raised several thousand dollars
for the collection, processing an.d storage of unibilical cord blood (hence the name "Betty Button Ball") as potential transplants for patients with leuhaemia and other bone marrow can cers.
Sally Howard
Editorial Mandevillian
Sally Howard was one of the volunteers at a Challenge Cancer Support Network Camp, Corryong this year.
Loreto Maiideville Hall
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Editorial Committee:
Editor, Margaret Quill; Junior School, Michelle Lindeman; The Community, Sr.
Ellison Taffe; Typists, Jacqueline Buttigieg and Barbara Heyhoe; Past Pupils' Association, Susan Olney; Photography, Lynne Beck and Jayne Webster; Design assistance, Kate Whelan.
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Help!
Please Identify!
News from the Archives Preparations for a special museum display during the 75th Anniversary celebrations will be the main focus of archival activities in the
coming months. As the Museum of Victoria is putting its collection into storage before moving to its new site, some display cases became available and we were fortunate to be given four cedar-framed cases of various sizes. This
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should make it possible to set up some semipermanent displays in the Historic House. Our collection of memorabilia and museum
items has been steadily increasing. From the Mary's Mount Central Archives, Sr Paula
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Ziesing has lent us some early photographs of the school when it was at Albert Road, Albert Park, and the Registrar of Students from 1889 - 1924. Sr Mary Muirhead discovered some interesting items among her aunt's (Mother Borgia) collection of photographs and note books, including her personal collection of poems and other writings she used in her many years of
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teaching here.
Mrs Jenny MeMillan (McCauley) has lent us photographs which belonged to her mother and aunt Lyla and Mary Reynolds, and Mimi Reynolds' 1935 scrap book of cuttings mainly about tennis, at which the five Reynolds girls
excelled. It is a fascinating record of that period. .
Thank you Jenny.
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Miss Ruth Trait kindly arranged for prints to be made of 13 glass negatives from the 1920s.
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Catholic newspaper, now held by the Melbourne Diocesan Historical Commission. As well as a
1924/5 view of Mandeville Hall, there are a
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fairies, angels, soldiers, biblical characters from the annual concerts, most probably in the 1920s. I would be most grateful to hear from anyone who might be able to help with their identification. There is also a photograph of a large crowd of people on the front terrace. Could it have been the opening day of 1924 or some other special occasion? Some of the photographs of the Heads of the School, displayed in Mandeville Hall, had begun to show signs of deterioration and their quality varied greatly, so all have been replaced by
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archival sepia copies, the originals being stored with the new negatives. Mrs Sue Olney, as President, arranged for this project to be financed by the Past Pupils' Association.
Thank you to so many people for continued support and interest in our archival collection. We now have a very comprehensive photographic collection but would like to find more museum
type items - mementos, prizes, textbooks and
samples of work, uniforms, art work, certificates,
If you can identify any of the above photos, please
contact Sr josephine Jeffery on 9826 0211
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correspondence, etc - that would make a good display. If you have any treasures you would like to donate or lend, please let me know. Josephine J effery IBVM, Archivist
Past Pupil Profile -
Tertiary Entrance
Rachel Fuller
1998 sees the demise of the Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) and the introduction of ENTER
After completing Year 12 in 1990, I studied
(Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank).
Materials Engineering at Monash University.
Like the TER, the ENTER is a statistical ranking
Once I'd finished my degree 1 took advantage of
of a student compared to other students in the
my British nationality and came to the UK in
state. But, whereas the TER took into account
search ofemployment. I have since been working
only the results of those students who
Cts a corrosion engineer for an inspection services
successfully completed the VCE, the ENTER
company in Aberdeen, Northeast Scotland.
will take into account all students in the age
My job involves the nionitoring of oil rigs in the North Sea in order to prevent corrosion and
ensure the safety of personnel and the environment. Before working offshore, employees
group, including those who left school after Year 10 or 11.
Reasons for changing to ENTER
must coniplete (1 8111'1)lual training course.
1. More stability from year to year. The
Attending the course has been the highlight of
Year 12 retention rate in 1982 was 32%, in
my job - being strapped in a helicopter simulator
1991, 73%. Comparable ranking across those
and dunked headfirst at high speed into very
years, if the TER had been in existence, would
cold water was more fun than I'd imagined.
not have been possible because the candidate population would have been vastly different.
Aberdeen is an affluent university town and
With ENTER it is possible.
has a good night life. There are plenty of pubs and; clubs (ouer 250 at last count), which is
2. Transfer across state boundaries.
perfect for the Scots who are renowned for being
Previous conversion tables ofinterstate ranks
big drinkers. Unfortunately, Australians haue
were based on one of two methodologies:
the same reputation, and my Scottish friends
a) The candidate method assumed that the
are highly disappointed in iny inability to drink
Year 12 populations in all states were
a whole pint of beer.
reasonably comparable in ability, as measured by the final rank or aggregate
The best things about Scotland are the
issued at the end of Year 12.
friendliness of the people (contrary to popular
belief that they are 'tight'), men in kilts (yes
b) The age cohort method assumed that the
those rumours are true!), and the beautiful
entire age cohort in each state was of
scenery, especially in the highlands. The worst
comparable ability and ignored that the
things are the climate (snow, hail, wind, rain
number of years iii formal education, and
and steet - and that's just a summer afternoon),
age of commencement, differed from state
aild the food, which can only be described as
to state. Moreover, it assumed that the
interesting. After all, this is the land that
ability of candidates not proceeding to
invented haggis and deep-fried Mars bars.
Year 12 was less than that of those
remaining at school.
Rachel Fuller
Neither method took full account of the
differing Year 12 retention rates of the states. The new Australia wide method of conversion introduced in 1996 combined features ofboth
previous methods and used empirical data to eliminate some of the assumptions. This method also underpins the ENTER. 3
Enhance the National System (all states except Queensland). The ENTER or its equivalent has now been instituted in all states other than Queensland. Each states version is called something different. NSW Victoria
= =
SA, Tasmania & WA = ;
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ENTER TER
For 1998 students the value of each state's result will be the same across Australia
(except for Queensland). In other words, an ENTER of 40 in Victoria will be equivalent to a TER of 40 in South Australia. 4
Higher Values. All applicants will receive a
higher value, which is aimed at overcoming much of' the feedback to the VCE Review
that applicant's self esteem and morale is affected ifgood VCE results are accompanied by low TERs, even if' selection is gained to
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the course of their choice.
Rachel Fuller on a windswept beach in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Source: VTAC
(Mrs) Mary MeCarthy, Careers Advisor
t i·N'
Past Pupils'
why not have a class representative join our
Association News
to coordinate such events?
Committee during your decade anniversary year,
Many people commented on the fact that this
column did not appear in the last edition of The Mandevillian. I'in delighted that so many past pupils are i eading it, and I promise not to miss the deadline again! I trust you all received our Associatioii Newsletter and 1998 Calendar of Events in March.
I would like to take this opportunity to bid farewell to Alison Miller, who recently retired as Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care), and to thank her on behalf of the Association for all
This month, after three years as President of the Association, I will be stepping aside, The job presented some great challenges but I have really enjoyed it! I would like to thank Dr Hunt, Barbara Kitchen from the School Council. Judy Reid and Tania Salzano from the Development
Office, Sr Josie Jeffrey the School Archivist, Jan Paull and Margaret Quill for their support and assistance. Sr Ruth Winship deserves special mention for her constant encouragement Most importantly, my thanks go to the Committee members for their dedication - their
that she has done for the school and its past
hard work ensures that our Association has a
pupils.
high profile in the ,school community, I am delighted to welcome Teena Croker (Fakhry) as my successor. Her credentials are impeccable to lead us in the 75th Anniversary year - she is
As August is the month of our AGM, it seems an opportune time to review some of the activities of our Association. The Mary Ward Scholarship Fund, to which most of our fundraising is directed, is currently assisting two daughters of past pupils through the Senior School. We would of course love to help more girls, and we ask you to continue to support our
her daughter is currently in Year 10. Her gentle sense of humour will be a wonderful asset, and under her capable leadership we will continue
to improve the channels of communication between the school and its past pupils, and offer
fundraising efforts.
Our business networking group, 'Jobs for the Girls', is evolving into one of our most valuable
facets. Thank you to our last speaker, Katherine Griffiths ('80), who spoke about setting up her own business. She makes beautiful and unique greeting cards - look
one of three sisters who attended Loreto, and
for
Katherine Griffiths
Designs in all good gift shops! Once again, the barbecue for girls who have
left in the last five years was held at school in April, and was a great success. Despite repeated pleas I have received neither a photo nor an article about it for this magazine -let's hope we have a budding journalist in attendance next year! The Loreto Ladies' Dinner continues to be a
popular event on our calendar. Next year, it will be replaced by a much larger dinner to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the school. The Past Pupils' Anniversary Dinner will be held at the Carlton Crest Hotel on Friday 14 May 1999, and we urge all past pupils to attend - it will be a wonderful evening of reminiscence. Other activities for past pupils are planned over the same weekend, so encourage your interstate and overseas classmates to make the trip. I would like to address an issue which has
been the subject of recent discussion - Decade reunions. Many classes like to celebrate the 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th or more anniversary of
leaving school with a Mass in the Chapel, a morning tea and perhaps a tour of the school. Some of you, remembering the constant presence of the nuns when you were at school, may not be aware of the planning now involved in making the school premises available to class groups.
our members a wide range of' activities. Good luck Teena!
Susan Olney (Hanrahan), President of the Past Pupils' Association
CLASS OF 1979 ADVANCE NOTICE
20 YEAR REUNION
TO BE HELD OCT/NOV 1999 Contact Leonie McLinden (Browne) on Ph (03) 9885 41.33 or Pauline Steedman (Kiernan) on Ph (03) 9809 0806
ADVANCE NOTICE 75th ANNIVERSARY
PAST PUPILS DINNER TO BE HELD FRIDAY 14 MAY 1999
AT THE CARLTON CREST HOTEL
Invitations will be sent to past pupils in March 1999 with the Association newsletter.
Preliminary enquires to Penny Gamble on ph 9822 7234
1999 - 75th Anniversary Loreto Mandeville Hall
Our Association strongly supports past pupils having access to the school, but asks that you understand if some requests cannot be fully met. School staff are not always available outside normal working hours. The Sisters of the Toorak Community have other demands on their time,
Parents, past pupils, students and staff are represented on the Anniversary Committee and plans are well underway for the
and whilst our Committee members love to help
Mandevillian.
they are in short supply! To help us to help you,
celebrations. More details and dates will be
published in the next issue of the
Winner of the
Loreto Birdies and Eagles
Loreto Cup -
Cold winds and rain did not deter Mrs Virginia
Mrs Virginia
MacNamee from having 41 stableford points in
MacNamee
the Loreto Past Pupils' Golf Day. Virginia was a clear winner of the Loreto Cup from Mrs Cathy Ockleshaw. More than 40 golf'ers took part in the annual Past Pupils' Golf Day which was
held at Peninsula Country Golf Club on 11 May 1998.
All Loreto Mandeville Hall golfers would like
to thank Mrs Judy Feery for her many years as our representative on the Sun Cup - now Inter School Challenge Cup. Judy is a past president
f
and life member of this Committee and she has
worked tirelessly for a Loreto Maiideville Hall victory - all to no avail! It is now my privilege to take over from Judy and I look forward to
hearing from all golfers who have a handicap of 35 or less and are showing good form early in the 1999 season.
The 32nd Annual Golf Day will be held at the
Peninsula Country Golf Club on Monday 17 May 1999 and we look forward to welcoming all golfers who are Loreto Past Pupils. (Mrs) Jenny Carr
New Orleans
Help Sow the Seed
Under the Stars
We have recently had some enquiries about the possibility of leaving a bequest to Loreto
What a fantastic night we all had dining, wining and dancing in New Orleans. The
Mandeville Hall. The School is always most
decorating committee did such a wonderful job
appreciative of' all gifts no matter their size.
that it was easy to believe that the St Kilda Town Hall was in fact the streets of New
Orleans. Those parents who had not been to the Town Hall since the days of their university balls were quite amazed at the transformation that has occurred following the fire that enveloped it a few years back. The enjoyment of the evening was testimony to the great spirit of
grateful for this sort of enquiry and is very
Every generation benefits from the generosity of those who have come before them. By
remembering the School in your Will, you can help future generations enjoy the benefits of a Loreto education. A bequest is a long-lasting way of helping to secure the School's financial future.
Gifts made to the School through a bequest
the Loreto parents. The evening was also a perfect opportunity for the parents of' Loreto
will be added to the Endowment Fund, the
Mandeville Hall to farewell Alison Miller and
income from which will provide for an increasing
thank her for the many years of guidance and
number ofthe School's needs. Ifyou would like
support that she has given to our daughters and
to make a bequest to Loreto Mandeville Hall
to those girls who have passed before them.
but would prefer that it be used for a specific
We are now revving up to the Fair which will be held on Sunday 29 November. There should be no-one who would admit to not knowing that
purpose (for exainple, to endow a Music Scholarship),then please contact the School to discuss your requirements.
date. We still need donations for the rafile,
A bequest brochure outlining some of the ways
helpers for the day, advertising assistance, trash
Loreto Mandeville Hall can benefit from your
and treasure, books and much, much more.
generosity has been prepared. Anyone wishing
Please read your fair newsletter to find out what you can do to help or phone Sue Coleman
to see a copy of the brochure or requiring further information, should telephone Judy Reid on 9826
on 9819 9123. It is over 10 years since Loreto
0211 for a totally confidential discussion.
has had a fair. Everyone has to contribute i f we are to make this the fair of the decade. The
Parents'
Association
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your
representative body. You are all welcome to
participate on it. Watch the weekly newsletter for the dates of the upcoming meetings and come along and join the fun. (Mrs) Marita Ball, Chairman of the Parents' Association
Back Cover Photos.
Top Row: 1.Leon Hickey, Kathy O'Connell and Jessica Hickey. 2.Joan Connellan 3. Jenny McCartney,
Terry McCartney, Michael Gannon and Michael Hall. Bottom Row: 1. Deidre Finemore (part hidden) and Kerry Mcfarland. 2. Alison Miller. 3. David Laurence.
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Staying in Touch Please remember to advise the School if you
move house or change your name. We love to keep in touch with all members of the Loreto Mandeville Hall family but it has become increasingly difficult to find people once they change address. Since the last edition of the Mandevillian we
have received returned mail for the following past pupils. Ifyou know their location please telephone Judy Reid on 9826 0211. We would be most grateful for this assistance with updating our records. (Year above name denotes Class Group) 1952
1980
Helen Hess
Family News Engagements Claudine Douez '88 to Nick West
Anne Dew '86 to Tim Friswell
Anneliese Gill '89 to Scott Bailey Sylvana-Rose Ursini '88 to Adam David James Milne
Stephanie Loncraine'86 to Antony Summerfield Claire Carroll '92 to Christopher Simpson Paula Lee '87 to Adam Trescowthick
Jennifer Buchanan '90 to Wei Ch'ng
Jennifer Mountain
Alexandra Arnold
1956
Camille Rice
1981
Karen Mountain
1957
Patricia Martin
1984
Samantha Williams
1961
Wendy Wilson
Marriages Eleanor McKinna and Andrew Jenkin 25/4/98
Lidia Cincotta and Anthony Ursini 25/1/98 Breda Annesley and Simon Linge 4/4/98
1985
1967
Julie Millar
Susan Harris
Bron MeNamara
1968
1987
Frances Alpass
Josephine Petroff
1971
Alessandra Orsini
Pamela Evans
Danielle Mulqueen
1972
1988
Jennifer Forrest
Sarah Thomas
Helen Smith
Yvonne Barker
1973
1989
Marita Webb
Rasa Zdanius
1974
Megan Saunders
Susan Carr
1992
1975
Sari Hegarty
Jane Curtain
1997
1978
Charlotte Carter
Births
To Lisa Curtain and Tony Murdoch, a son, Harrison Alexander
To Nicole Moloney and Mark Gibson, a daughter, Grace Virginia
To Emma Ursini and Robert Zonta, a daughter, Natasha Emily
To Sarrah Kenny and Anthony Fighera, a daughter, Sophia To Jennifer Hummerston and Bruce Teede, a son, Nicholas Patrick
To Prue Francis and Sandy Stewart, a daughter, Anna Babette Ruth
To Kate Mulcahy and Henry Cussell, a son,
Lisa Gribbin
Pierce James
1 0 Year Reunion
To Keryn Streefkerk and Stephen Nossal, a daughter, Tess Bella
has been met with much enthusiasm. The venue
To Pauline Haas and John von Goes, a son, Harry Axel Gough
is currently being finalised and invitations will
To Nicola Morris and Andrew Smith, a son,
News ofthe 10 Year Reunion for the Class of '88
reach you in the not too distant future. The evening
will be an informal cocktail party for past pupils (leave your partners at home where they will be spared the old school tales!) and staff.
If you can assist in locating the following past pupils, please contact the school or one of the numbers below: NADA BAYOUD
CAROLINE KITCHEN
DANIELLE CLEAL
DIANA MACCIONE
MARCIA BAKER
MONIQUE LA FONTAINE
YVONNE BARKER
ELLIOT ROSICH
SAMANTHA BAILEY JENNIFER SHEK JANE GUINEY
KATE TIMMONS
SARAH HEALEY
SUZANNE TIMMONS
ANGELA HOLLIBONE KATE TODARO
Come and be part of the celebration of 10
years on the 10th of the 10th (Saturday 10 October 1998)
Annibel Drake
To Cathy Bailey and Chris Ferrari, a daughter, Matilda Catherine
Deaths
We offer our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of:
John Sanders - husband of Madge and father of Carolyn, Nicole, Jodie and Danielle (past pupils).
Loulie Crook - mother of Gillian, Sue and Sally (past pupils). Richard Alan Best (known as Alan) - husband of Gail and father of Dianna (Yr 11).
John Lonergan - father in law of Jo (staff) and
grandfather of Louise (Yr 11) and Kate (Yr 9). Catherine Barrett (Mullaly) - wife of Andrew and mother of Elizabeth (Yr 1) and Past pupil Normanhurst.
For queries or to help: Trish Riddell
Alexander Thomas
0412 259 723 / (AH) 9533 5397 (W) 98293042
Catriona Bongiorno (AH) 9690 2406
Carmel Glover - mother of Virginia Ellis and Sue Griffin, grandmother of Samantha, Liz and Miranda Ellis and Caroline and Georgina Griffin (past pupils).
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Jennifer Palisse, Genevieve Meehan. Rosannah Healy and Helen Beattie. 4. Kristina Boemo, Jessica Heinnen, Edwina
White, Alexandra Stafford, Kate Lonergan, Lara Signorino and Georgia Foley. 5. Mrs Robyn Stapley and Mr Grant Fisher. 6. "The Luge Winter Olympics" 6. Zara D'Cotta and Rachel Quinert
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Gourmet Food
Raffles
Cakes
White Elephant Stall
Preserves
Wine
Plants
Entertainment
Rides
Craft
Books
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