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Loreto Mandeville Hall

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

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From The Principal Another year has passed. It has been a good year in so many ways - with many achievements, joys and blessings along the way. It has been another year to grow in the spirit of service. I am inspired by the beautiful words of the Indian poet and mystic, Rabindranath Tagore: I slept and I dreamt that life was all joy I woke and I found that life was all service I served and I found that seruice was joy.

This indeed is my dream for our school, that each student, through the experience of the joy of life, discovers the joy of service. Each one has so much to give; the world needs what she has to give so much.

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May all the joys and blessings of Christmas and the New Year be with each one ofyou and your families and

may that spirit of self-giving and loving service which is the essence of Christmas abide with us all, now and throughout the year.

Dr Anne Hunt (Principal)

Dr Anne Hunt (Principal)

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School Captain Bridget Cleary

School Vice Captain

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A cocktail party was held in the Oak Parlour for Mrs Pat Schaefer in recognition of the wonderful years of service given to Loreto Mandeville Hall, as well as to celebrate her

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80th Birthday. An enjoyable evening was had

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by all, with guests catching up with classmates and former teachers. Joan Landy (Bourke) made a wonderful speech, giving many examples of how Pat's influence in our lives continues long after the final whistle has been blown. It was also wonderful to hear Pat's stories of her

sporting days at Loreto.

Opposite page (clockwise from top left): 1. John Chamberlain, Michael Schaefer, Annie Edmonds,

Maria Brownell, Sr Meg Hannan IBVM and Imelda Ingwersen (part hidden). 2. Dr Anne Hunt, Sr Joan Nowotny IBVM and Sr Deirdre Rofe IBVM. 3. Jan Nolan, Nicolette Fuscaldo, Jenny Nairn, Giuliana Fuscaldo, Elly Kenyon. 4. Cathy Sim, Denise

O'Callaghan, Ann Quinn. 5.Diana Duck, Chris Hauserman, Margaret Timmer-Arends, Joan Landy.

6. Pat Schaefer, Sr Ruth Winship IBVM. 7. Sr Josie

Former LMH tennis coach Bryan Slattery and Pat Schaefer Front Cover photo -· see article page 26.

Jeffery, Mary McKenzie, Edwyna Doyle, Pat Burke, Lillian Andrew. 8. Sally-Anne Hinton, Pat Schaefer, Pam Allen, Cathy Ferrari (All past P.E. Staff).

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'Celebrate the Past,

Shape the Future' Planning for the 75th Birthday Celebrations of Loreto Mandeville Hall

A Steering Committee was established early this year and has met on several occasions to plan and coordinate the events for our 75th celebrations in 1999. Active involvement of the

whole school community has been encouraged and the following groups are represented on the Committee:

* Loreto Sisters and members of School Council

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* Staff (both Senior and Junior School) * Parents' Association

* Past Pupils' Association :: Students (both Senior and Junior School)

Some of the members of the 75th Celebrations Steering Committee.

Back L-R: Miss Catherine Maimone (Junior School), Sr Josie Jeffery IBVM <Archives), Mrs Barbara Kitchen (School Council) Front: Jessica Carelli and Emilia Sala (Junior School), Emma Poynton and Kate Connellan (Senior School)

archives. The display of archives will be a significant part of the 75th celebrations, along Mosaic of Memories, a

with the launch of A

collection of memoirs and photographs of school

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life at Loreto 1924 - 1999.

Important dates to remember are:

School Councillors 1999

* Friday evening, 12 March: 75th Twilight Celebrations incorporating the launch

Joanne Halpin

Simone Bailey

The Committee has welcomed the contribution

of Josie Jeffery, IBVM who manages the school

Bridget Cleary

Claire McKeown

Jessica Curley

Josie Parkinson

Kristen Doyle

Prue Tehan

Stephanie Doyle

Meg Wielgosz

Jessica Fetterplace

Hannah Whiting

of the book A Mosaic of Memories by Judge Elizabeth Curtain and a music/

drama/art pageant.

- Friday evening, 14 May: Past Pupils' Anniversary Dinner at the Carlton Crest * Saturday 15 May: Archival Display and Open House at School * Saturday 11 September: Parents'

Congratulations

Association Dinner

to Sr Mary Wright IBVM who has been appointed General

Sincere thanks to all members of the

Superior of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sr Mary has recently moved from Melbourne, where she was the Australian Provincial, to Rome to take up her appointment.

Committee who have been very willing participants and have worked hard to plan these

events. We are looking forward to a happy and successful 75th anniversary year so please note these dates in your dairies and join us in the eelebrations!

(Mrs) Barbara Kitchen (Chairperson 75th

Celebrations Steering Committee)

Congratulations - 1999 School Leaders School Debating Captain - Megan Walters School Music Captain - Kamy Lee School Sports Captain - Emma Poynton

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School Drama Captain - Erin Buntine

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School Chorister - Joan Allanadale

Leader of the School Orchestra - Annabel Smith

Leader of the Concert Band Senior School Art Coordinator Ms Sandra Jane and Year 9 students, Alexis

Kelleher, Chloe Podolakin, Natalie Bossong and Catherine Black examjne Ms Jane's second book Art is...Making, Creating & Appreciating recently published by Jacaranda.

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- Megan Walters

Leader of the Stage Band - Emily Smith School Pianist - Jiaping Fu

Four Period Day in 1999 As from Term 1 1999, the Senior School at

Loreto Mandeville Hall will undergo a timetable change.

Currently the classes in Years 7 to 12 operate on a day organised around seven forty-five minute periods; from next year this will change to four seventy-five minute periods. This new system of organisation will be trialed for a twoyear period.

This change is the result of extensive discussion and research by Senior School staff and was proposed, initially, as a way of"caiming" the school day.

At present the seven periods mean four occasions in the day when six hundred and sixty students and sixty-five staff move from one

is already iii operation. On these visits staff have observed classes, spoken to staff and collected teaching ideas for distribution at staff and faculty meetings.

Teachers from other schools have also visited

LMH to speak about their experiences and to open avenues for the sharing of ideas and information.

Overwhelmingly these visits and exchanges have revealed that staff and students agree that it is a greatly improved way to organise teaching and learning.

There is no system of timetable organisation which is perfect, but after very careful consideration we think that the advantages of' the four-period day outweigh the disadvantages.

We look forward to the beginning of the trial iii 1999.

classroom to another and from one part of the

Rob Dernelley,

school to another. Add to this the movement

Deputy Principal/Director of Studies.

which takes place at the beginning of the day, before and after recess, before and after lunch

Greta Lacava

and at the end of the day and you have a

(Year 10)

significant number of people moving around the school.

Some ofthis movement is essential and cannot

be avoided; some of it, however, can be quite

disruptive to learning and the strong feeling of the staff is that a reduction in movement will

result in more productive learning time.

The four, seventy-five minute period day will mean only one movement between classes in

the whole day. (Period one will be followed by recess, there will be movement between periods three and four and only one period after lunch.)

Besides reducing movement between periods this change will also mean that students will have to carry far less in the way of books and equipment between classes.

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This concern about the impact of student and staff movement on productive learning is related to another concern felt by staff.

For some time niany staff have been of the

view that the forty-five minute period is too short and the students no sooner settle to work

than it is time to pack up and move to the next class.

This has become a greater concern as students across the Senior School have become more

involved with technology. Technology has great be.nefits for learning but it also makes demands on the students' and teachers' time which do

not always fit adequately into a forty-five minute period.

Longer lesson times will enable students to pursue a problem or a task in a more satisfactory way without the need to break part way through completion.

With these benefits will, of course, tonie the need for teachers to restructure lessons to allow

for breaks and changes of activity. Much work has been done by staff to p[an for the different periods of concentration and activity/inactivity typical of students in the age range twelve to eighteen.

Part of' the research undertaken by staff has been to visit schools where the four period day

La Sylphides Congratulations to Greta Lacava (Year 10) who won an award from the Australian Academy of Dance for achieving the highest mark in her Elementary Ballet Examination as well as the highest mark out of all grades within the Academy Examinations. Greta, who had been working towards this exam for the past two years, was then given two weeks to learn a solo that she would have to perform in front of a large audience. Finally the day arrived and

Greta's solo from La Sylphides proved to be a great success. She was presented with a trophy and cheque plus a plague for her ballet school, La Petite School of Dance.

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1998 Virtuoso Literary VVeekend Over the first weekend of November, 17 girls

from Year 6 attended the 1998 Virtuoso Literary Weekend held at Cainpaspe Downs Resort near Kyneton.

The weekend is run by Krista Bell, children's author and book critic, and aims to bring together children who exhibit interest or talent in writing or illustrating.

Four workshops were run by well-known

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children's writers and illustrators, John Nicholson,

Margaret Clarke, Andy Griffiths and Patricia Mullins.

The girls mixed with like-minded students from eight other schools while they learned 'tricks of the trade'secrets such as how to get over 'writers'

Author-Illustrator John Nicholson and Miss Cathy Sim discuss ideas with

block', how to keep your writing creative and

Meghan Sweeney and Ebony Eades at the Year 6 Virtuoso Literary

unpredictable, and how to use tissue paper and a

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knowledge of perspective to create effective illustrations.

The girls spent time between workshops swimming, trampolining or just walking around the beautiful environment of Campaspe Downs.

Many of the girls are already looking forward to the Year 8 Vii'tuoso Literary Weekend in two years ti me.

(Mrs) Penny Trebilcock (Junior School Special Education Coordinator)

Science Week In Week 6 of Term 3, the Junior School

participated enthusiastically in Science Week: a five-day celebration of Science with a wide range of activities aimed at increasing student awareness

of the importance of Science and Technology.

Throughout the week each class experienced a science lesson in the Senior School Laboratory

Patricia Mullins passes on some illustration hints to Nicole Gunn, Caroline Johnson, Lucie Chalmers and Emily Freezer

with a different emphasis at each level. The Preps had tin introduction to the laboratory, Year 1 investigated magnets, Year 2 created slime, Year 3 made cartesian divers. Year 4 worked with

microscopes, Year 5 produced some colourful chemistry and Year 6 studied electricity and circuits.

Each class participated in a Trivial Pursuit Quiz

aimed at testing and extending general knowledge in a fun setting.

The highlight of Science Week was probably the c.SIRC) visit, presented by two qualified teachers

and scientists. Prep, 1, 2, 3 and 4 enjoyed watching

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a presentation of experiments about 'Air and Atmosphere' and Years 5 and 6 participated in 'hands on' activities about Science and Technology.

Both shows enthralled the students, proving tliat Science is truly fascinating.

The week concluded with a wide range of Cross Age activities.

The various activities provided a springboard for further discussion, story writing and greater interest in Science.

(Miss) Michelle Lindeman (Junior School Science Coordinator)

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Year 1 "Scientists" - Megan Swinstead, Alexandra England, Vdronique Campion and Julia Canavan

Yabusame After spending nine months as a scholarship

student at Fukuoka Daiichi High School, Japan, I returned to Australia with many precious memories and amazing stories to tell of life in

the land of the rising sun. By far the most fantastic experience, however, was appearing on National Japanese Television on New Year's Day as a participant in the All Japan High Schools' Cultural Festival.

I had been approached by a member of staff

from my Japanese high school who asked if I was able to ride a horse. After growing up on a farm and always having a few horses in the

paddock, my answer came with little hesitation.

I was taken with two other exchange students to a riding school in the hills surrounding Fukuoka City. Oblivious to what was ahead of us, we took advantage of the free riding lessons and didn't question the reasons behind it.

However, we were soon to find out that we were to be the first women to ever attempt the ancient samurai art of Yabusame or Traditional

Japanese Archery on Horseback.

Excited by the prospect of appearing on National Japanese Television and attempting something never attempted by women before, the three of us undertook two months of

intensive training in horse riding and Japanese archery. It was not long, however, before the

novelty wore off and the strain of two hours a day of horse riding and additional archery practice began to take its toll. Exhausted by the

combined strain of school and training we began to dread the two hours of training after school, which was of'ten in sub-zero temperatures. I recall one time when I was training in the snow and it was so cold that I could not lift the bow or

grip the arrow. I could not feel my bare feet and, utterly exhausted, I had to fight hard to hold

Tsuzuki, was dressed as a Japanese Warlord with many other staff members and students playing roles in traditional costume.

As the first rider, I was overcome with pressure. I lined my horse up at the beginning

of the 100 metre sand track with the two targets clear in my mind.

In one hand I held the two metre bow and in

the other, my two arrows. I could feel the horse's excitement as I worked him up to a fast canter, shooting the two targets right in the centre as I

sped past - my heart racing. Each of the three runs was so fast that each move had to be timed

perfectly with no room for mistakes. My

excitement was captured by the film crew in a series of interviews and the cheers of the school

spurred me on.

The video was made in mid December and

was presented on the TV show on New Year's Day. After returning to Australia for Christmas,

Asahi Television paid for my father and me to go to Japan for the show and enjoy five days in Tokyo and Fukuoka. Contestants flew in from all over Japan to present their cultural item; however, we were the only foreigners. After watching the video of Yabusame the celebrity panel asked us various questions, which we

answered while being cheered on by 60 school friends who were flown by Asahi Television from Fukuoka to Tokyo. The judges were amazed and we won an award. We were all ecstatic that

finally all our hard work had paid off. We spent the next few days celebrating, including an all expenses paid trip to Tokyo Disneyland for the

60 students from my high school, also enjoying a banquet in our honour.

While I have now returned to Australia and

resumed a normal life, this memory remains with me and is an honour and an experience that I will never forget.

Josie Parkinson, Year 11

back the tears.

Through all the training, the teachers made it

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clear that school was to be our foremost priority.

After returning from training at 7.00 each night, we were expected to join the rest of the students

at the boarding school for 3 V2 hours of compulsory study in preparation for our final exams. We were physically and mentally

exhausted, longing for some sleep and some time for ourselves.

A camera crew monitored our progress for the entire two months. We visited Buddhist Shrines

dedicated to the Yabusame riders and the sport itself, undertook interviews and became known

as the Yabusame Girls by the rest of the school.

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As the final day approached and we began to perfect both the accuracy of our aim and form,

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our initial excitement returned. The school

joined the preparations by erecting a grandstand for spectators and transforming the school oval into a forest with a fence-lined sand track

through the centre. The magnitude of the event

overwhelmed us and the pressure was mounting.

Before long, the final day was upon us. We spent the morning being dressed in the traditional Yabusame costume - each of us

taking three women an hour to dress. Our horses were also in costume and the school owner, Mr

Josie Parkinson with two other exchange students Andrea Kirby (USA) and Zoe Date (Canada) dressed in traditional Yabusame costume at the temple garden

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Keeping Informed On 19 October, a number of Year 10 students

under the guidance of Mr Kane, presented a demonstration for Year 10 students of 1999 and

their parents as part of a compute.r information evening.

Following a dinner of pizza in the staff room which made us feel suitably qualified for our educational role, we set up the various experiments, computer interfaces and computer notebooks in the laboratory and awaited the arrival of our audience.

Parents and students were :ible to see how

notebook computers have been used iii science in Year 10 and VCE. We demonstrated how

computers could be connected to interfaces used to measure temperatures in radiation, convection and conduction experiments.

Year 10 students Emily Smith and Vanessa Condello demonstrate the

Computers can also be used as motion detectors; when attached to a "smart" pulley system or ultrasonic motion detector, the

"smart" pulley for displacement/velocity graphs.

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notebook could record the displacement, acceleration and velocity of'a moving object, all

On Saturday 5 September, the LMH

Gymnastics Club held a gym competition for all gymnasts in Years 1-10.

The girls worked really hard to learn the routines and put oil a great display for parents.

Aflor the competition, all the Gym Club families enjoyed a barbecue lunch together, organised

in a matter of seconds.

Other experiments were carried out by students throughout the evening, in addition,

general computer queries were answered from a student point of view. As we packed away the equipnient we felt pleased by the considerable interest and enthusiasm shown by our audience.

by Gym Club parents.

Emily Smith (Year 10)

The individual champions by year level were: Year 1 Recreation

Annelise Brown

Years 2-4 Recreation

Elizabeth Doyle

Years 5/6

Rebecca Green

Years 7-10 Senior Recreation Patricia Nigro Year 8 Advanced

Alice Truinble

Years 8/9 Level 5+

Kate Fetterplace

(Ms) Monica Wright, (Gymnasties Coach)

Aerobics This year the Aerobics Club has grown tremendously. The girls endure long sessions of

training at early and late hours of the day, the same song thumping bass repeated a few thousand times and lots of ,sweat. all for a routine

which lasts a mere three minutes. This is a fast

sport and to be up there you have to be tough.

These girls are.

Jessica Ries, Natalie Bossong. Cheryl Holt and Kate Fetterplace have competed particularly well and have a strong future as a team, however all teams are to be commended on their y

successful season. They have all worked with exceptional sportspersonship, maturity and dedication to their sport and team. Whilst each girl makes her own individual contribution they compete together, as one.

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Congratulations to our Year 9 team who came

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second on Sunday 8 November at the Victorian Aerobics Spring Challenge.

I would like to tliank out· coach Monica Wi·ight and also Meaghan O'Loughlin (Vice Captain).

Each girl has participated, trained and competed in an impressive and truly Loreto

Back L-R: Cheryl Holt and Kate Fetterplace and (front) Jessica Ries and Natalie Bossong proudly display their silver medals for second place in the Victorian Aerobics Spring Challenge Competition

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spirit. I wish them tile best of luck for your

aerobics and sporting future. Congrattilations.

Pheobe Knowles (Captain)

Put Yourself in The Picture Each year the eJunior School celebrates Book Week. Book Week allows the students to focus on

the pleasures of books and reading. This year the

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theme was 'Put Yourself In The Picture'. The girls

commenced the week with a dress up parade by putting themselves in the picture of their favourite

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book, film or television character. The girls paraded to a medley of songs with characters from Grease, The Simpsons, Teletubbies and Fairytales being popular.

The students were then divided into a number of'

small groups consisting of girls from Prep to Year 6. They rotated around a number of activities pertaining to the Book Week Theme or one of the shortlisted books. Activities included the creation

of clay dogs, obstacle courses, fishing using magnets and many more.

The Flying Bookworm and Loreto Year 6 "assistants" Natalie MeNamee Eliza Sweeney and Amanda Cavanough.

Each of the Year 6 classes entertained the rest

of the school with their presentation of' the shortlisted books, 'Queenie the Bantam', 'Grandad's Teeth' and 'Detective Donut and The Wild Goose Chase'.

Another highlight of the week was a visit by The Flying Bookworm Theatre Company. The Company had the girls spellbound by their entertaining performance of popular stories including Jabberwocky, Geebung Polo Club and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The Flying Bookworm were

equally impressed by the Year 2s recital of' the Jabberwocky. f

The Year 6 teachers organised a Book Launch.

In weeks preceding Book Week the girls had worked tirelessly on the creation of their own picture story books. The books were then read to their parents and grandparents and were certainly well received.

The week concluded with a visit by professional storyteller Anne Stewart. Anne had the girls captivated by her stories of a ghost perhaps sighted by a Scottish Stowaway boy at Ormond Point in the 1940s, and the dangers of telling Ghost stories on school camp. The big question being asked by the girls was, 'Are these stories true?'

Briana Fitzgerald, Megan Hunter and Caroline Johnson show us their

pearly whites while presenting their version of the picture story book Grandad's Teeth during Book Week

A great week was had by all and we look forward to celebrating Book Week again in 1999.

(Mrs) Virginia Hand (Junior School Teacher Librarian)

Family Maths During the fourth week of Term 4, the students in the Junior School participated iii Maths Week with much interest and enthusiasm, as they tackled the five problems placed around the school each morning. 40 exciting new maths tasks were added to the Maths Task Centre for the girls to work on

in their future visits to this special room, Each class was visited by Sandra Knox from

Family Maths, who gave the girls some challenging maths activities which demonstrated the importance of' mathematics in our everyday lives.

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As a finale, Cross Age groups shared Maths Games on the Friday afternoon to complete another successful Maths Week in the Junior School.

(Mrs) Gabby Warren

(Junior School Maths Coordinator)

A balancing act in the Maths Task Centre for Alexandra Smith, Jenna Flack and Danielle Seoud (Year 5)

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Junior School House Swimming Sports The House swimming is held over two afternoons at the Lauriston Pool. The Year 3

and 4 girls paved tlie way with a great afternoon's swimming. The objective is for the girls to have fun, practise what has been learnt

in swimming lessons throughout the year and of course score points for their houses. Every girl was in at least two individual events and a

relay event. although most girls numaged to swim many more races! The events were a mix of' more technical races that included the

conventional strokes as well as tyre, kickboard Year 4 House Representatives (Left) Bridget Noonan and Charlotte Chalmers (Ward) accept the Spirit Cup and {right) Georgette Scanlon and Danielle Carew (Mornane) with the Year 3/4 Trophy

and even double arm backstroke races. lf' the

girl.s had their way, the whole aflei·noon could well have been made up of dog paddle und tyre relays!

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allowed flippers in some races! Eleanor

points between first and fourth place. Ward was

Dunin and Katherine

awarded the Spirit Cup. The Year 5 and 6 girls

Tzelil (Year 3)

took up where the younger girls left off, after a few complaints about walking up the hill! They certainly made their presence felt, their cheers

were apparently heard at the other side of the school! 102 events were squeezed in a little under two hours. The girls certainly swam, pa(Idled and kicked verv fast.

Barry nianaged to have the most points at the end of'the aftei·noon. When the points from both

spc,rts were added. Ward was the overall winner.

Mulhall was awarded the Spirit Cup for its incredible enthusiasm, sportsmanship and chi,21 ing.

Thank you once again to all the parents who assisted on both afternoons, and to all those who came to watch and cheer for their daughter's

house. (l hope your hearing will return soon!)

(Miss) Jayne Webster

(Junior School Sports Coordinator)

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String Specialist Visits Loreto The end of Term 3 was very busy for music students in the Junior School. In addition to

preparing for music exams and solo

performances we were delighted to have a visit from Ms Catriona Russell - Head of' Music at Ballarat Grammar.

Catriona is a very experienced string teacher

with a special interest in the learning ability of young children.

Our beginners in Year 2 had fun with bow and finger games and the older girls had private

lessons, group ensembles and String Quartet class. The lunchtime Orchestra class learnt some new ensemble skills.

It was a full day with interesting and fun

ideas for the students and for the string staff.

(Mrs) Leonie Conolan, (Head of Strings)

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Junior School Athletics

to Miss Blackie and Miss Pullin who also spent matiy hours on the field and in the Multi Purpose

Room helping the girls prepare for their events.

Winners of the Armadale District Athletics

Championships - 6 Years in a row!

A record 56 athletes from years three to six

Congratulations Junior School athletes for your fabulous efforts and outstanding sportsmanship.

represented the Junior School at the Armadale District Athletics Championships in October at

Hagenauer's Reserve, Box Hill. Captains Georgina Balmer and Rachelle Pitard led the Team.

The girls had trained very hard iii the weeks leading up to the sports. Training sessions were held every day before school, lunch times and after school. Girls attended as many sessions as

they could manage in between otlier extra curricular activities. In the week prior to the championships, sessions were even held at recess so thal relay changes could be fine tuned; we had to work out who was best on the bend :ind

who ran the straight better!

Once tlie day arrived, the girls were all

prepared to race and give their best

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performances. The pressure of defending five

consecutive titles was pushed to the background.

The "Blue Team' went about their business and looked sensational on the track and in tlie field.

Every team niember performed above their

A winning relay team (12 Yrs 4 x 100rn): Julia Pleadin, Mardi Taylor, Elizabeth Corrigan and Anna Ralph .¢9

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previous best. The girls worked incredibly hard

to gain every possible place. They supported and cheered hard for each other, emulating their

hard won reputation as that'Incredible Athletics teain'

A highlight of the day had to be 'overhearing' Emily Tiernan, (Year 6) at the start of the 800in, (in what could only be described as atrocious conditions) turn and face her fellow competitors, smile and say, "Good luck everyone! Have a great race!" Her words captured the truly friendly and very serious competition in the Armadale District. Sportsmanship at our level

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is alive and strong!

At the end of a long and blustery afternoon, "The Blue Team" extended their comfortable

lead in a brilliant display of 4 x 100m relays.

Our girls won five out of the seven relays! Most spectators had their mouths open and theii· heads shaking in amazement. The girls were outstanding in all their events. The 11 and 12 years Division A Relay teams qualified to run at the South Central Zone Finals where they

Another winning relay team CIO Yrs 4 x 100m): Stephanie Maynes. Tahlia Madden. Alexandra Catalano and Olivia Pellicano

finished as finalists. Tahlia Madden, (Year 4)

qualified in the 10 years 800rn to compete at Zone level where she managed to win her heat, run 400m of' her final before it was restarted,

fill in a place in the 11 years 4 x 100m relay team, and still nianaged to qualify for the State Championships! She ran a personal best and missed the final by one place! Prudence Moylan

was invited to compete in a special 100m event where she was first across the line, finishing with a bronze medal.

The Athletics Team have proudly represented our school and defended their title for an

amazing sixth consecutive year. The girls would

like to sincerely thank their parents for helping them to be at all the training sessions and

supporting them. Thank you to the parents who assisted on the day of the Championships and

Tahlia Madden well ahead in the 10 Yrs 800m

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In between songs or when the music was off,

The St Kevin's Experience!

the boys would mingle in small groups and

Although it seems like a decade ago, there was

pretend they didn't want to be there, but it was

never an inside story or an opinion, so I decided

obvious they were all discussing the exact same

to take on a task that l'in sure every Year 10

things as we were, just with more subtlety.

could tell you about.

Friday afternoon number two. This week there

The noise was deafening; the volume could

were less jars of lip balm; this week it was

have been measured on the same level as when

simply a quick hairbrush and a splash of

the winning house is announced on the night of

deodorant to freshen us up. Once again, we all

the PAF. But there were two main differences.

paired off, but this week everyone's true

The first being that rather than three hundred

personality was coming out. There was no longer

excited bodies screaming, there were only about

an element of shyness in some of the boys, but

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this week we saw their devilish grins and we

weren't in an exciting venue like the Concert

witnessed their ego surfacing.

Hall, we were just on a bus going five minutes

There were many people who provided us with

around the corner from school to St Kevin's for

entertainment over the weeks of dancing class.

our Dancing Class.

One of the boys decided the female instructor

Powder puffs, hair brushes, mascara and lip

was so good he would throw money at her. All of

balm in all flavours and colours were just some

a sudden silver coins appeared on the ground

of the accessories going around our bus at the

and a group of guys were all clapping her.

time. We directed the bus driver the wrong way

Another guy, every single week would introduce

because on the first afternoon, we just had to be

himself with "Hi, I'm Michael" even though after

fashionably late! And we also wanted to find the

five weeks we pretty much can safely say we

f'amous gates from the Castle we believed were

knew everyone's names. So, he gained the name

in Lansell Road! As we finally entered the gates,

"Hi I'm Michael." Then there were the boys who

I heard a few girls let out a little scream: after

would repeatedly get kicked out of the classes;

all we were about to spend the next hour among

in fact they conducted competitions to see who

boys where the stale smell of' perspiration from

could be told to go home the most.

lunchtime footy was beginning to take its toll

The thing that I disliked most about dancing

and sweaty palms were the main attraction.

class, was that the boys thought they had the

But we pushed and shoved off the bus, because

capacity to walk off from some girls and leave

everyone wanted to be first to catch a glimpse of

them standing without a partner. They would

the unknown. Finally, a roll had been taken

decide that they didn't like her and they needed

and the two sexes were on opposite sides of a

a chat with one of their mates. So in weeks to

glass wall, but much to some girls' despair a

come, I decided to use their tactics and I

heavy brown curtain was in the way. The

suddenly had some gossip I urgently needed to

arguments of who would lead us out were

discuss with my friends. I noticed that when it

amazing. No one wanted to do it, but finally

was brought to their attention they at least

Mrs Apthorpe took control and nominated

tried to stop doing it so obviously.

someone. As we walked through those doors into the large hall, it hardly mattered who was first. We paired off with the boys as we went.

There were giggles and introductions all the way around the horse-shoe that was beginning to form and everyone was checking to see who their friends were paired off with or more to the point, which boys they wanted to dance with.

The conversation was so trivial. I think I

But at the end of the program, I have learnt many things about boys, good and bad. I have become friends with various new people and now I always have someone to chat to on the train. Of course the social aspect wasn't the most important, I can not only do a great fox trot, but my waltz is amazing!

Bonnie Connellan, Year 10

probably told my first partner how hot I was

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and then asked him what sports he was playing in tomorrow (that always gets boys going for hours). Finally, after many laughs and much stepping on each other's toes as we found our

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footing, we moved onto a new partner. There was a huge buzz around the hall as everyone introduced himself or herself again and tried to think of something else trivial, such as comments about what the instructor was wearing or what the day in classrooms had been like.

Then, after what seemed an hour or so, you

would find a pearl in the ocean: a family connection or someone you knew quite well.

Then you had the chance to compare thoughts and not constantly be worrying about the opinions someone was forming of you.

The nervous laughter continued on and on,

with about every second partner or so. It must

Ready for the Social: (L-R) Anna Flynn, Megan

have been hilariously funny for the teachers to

Downing, Bonnie Connellan, Alana Spadaro, Michelle

watch as we acted like two-year-olds.

Funder, Kate Edmonds, Greta Lacava.

Year 6 Sport - Athletics Clinic at Olympic Park The Year 6 girls recently spent an afternoon at Olympic Park with 200 other Year 6 girls from Melbourne Girls' Grammar, Shelford, Lauriston, Genazzano, and Korowa.

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Every girl took part in an athletics clinic with some of Australia's elite athletes and coaches. Tamsyn Lewis (Commonwealth Games gold medallist) took the girls through their paces, giving them some hints on their

sprint technique. They also learned about starts, long jump, hurdles, high jump and shot put.

At the end of the afternoon, the girls (and staff) were able to rest, enjoy a sponsor's drink whilst they heard the athletes speak about their training programs, how they got started in athletics and developed their careers. They also discovered even elite athletes succumb to

McI)onalds...only occasionally of course.

(Miss) Jayne Webster (Junior School Sports Coordinator)

Learning how to measure your starting position.

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L-R: Sophie Serong, Caitlin Davey, Amanda Cavanough

Rachel Semmens, Eliza Sweeney

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Let All Men Know that this is a

The bones held here were retrieved from museums and

libraries across Australia. Like dead animals, the

Holy Place

Aboriginal people were classified on typewriter labels as a rare Australian species. A bone from the arm of an

"Atty man 's death diminishes me, because I am involved in

Aboriginal child, not long dead, lay alongside the ivory and decaying bones of an extinct dinosaur. But, life does

Mankind" 1 Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance is testament to

not belong to history nor to the confines of a museum.

Victoria's glorious war dead. Not far away, the untitled Aboriginal shrine quietly marks Victoria's acknowledgment

Today, Victoria acknowledges our shame with an out of the way niche in our Botanic Gardens and a small-print

of'our history. Both eommemorate death but the imposing

plague, in English. No path leads us to or from its point.

Met trains lazily ramble past it, passengers oblivious. A dog fetches a stick, jumping over the rock and dodging

Shrine honours those lost in a massacre of yesterday. Our

indigenous past, ever painful, is persistently and publicly unaddressed.

one of the poles. Shell, IBM and Hyatt icons stare down

importance yet gradually succumbing to the decay and

from their metal towers. However this crag represents so much more. As a dismal reflection of our history, its

rust of time and perhaps for many, irrelevance. Whilst

claim will continue. Its claim will stand forever.

The Shrine stands as a grand building claiming national

tourists flock, gawk and snap their cameras, time and

Time has moved on, but has the idea behind our old

surrounding worlds move on, forgetting yesterday, heedless

of tomorrow, not held back by the past. But time will not

catalogued references really changed? We apologise for generations of genocide with a rock on a knoll seen only

and cannot weary our soldiers of yesterday.

by devoted joggers of the Tan. While the offering of a life

another country's crown and made the supreme sacrifice.

to a foreign kingdom is commemorated by a shrine in the heart of Melbourne, large and domineering, always

His son followed in his footsteps a mere generation later.

watching and always seen, our indigenous people go

It was futile. They stand today, bronzed, cold and immobile,

unacclaimed.

A time long ago, in terms of years, a father fought for

a statue, in a static environment. They are idolised and pitied for their pain, their blind devotion to the ideals of their time.

The essence of our homeland, diversity, is under threat and has been for a long time. Both races can be won. A

One pillar alone bears the names of twenty-four different

Pyrrhic victory is not necessary to unite our wide brown land. Our divided community, devoid of cohesion and

theatres of war. The brutal play of death and a symphony

perhaps compassion, must stand together - for we are all

of staccato machine fire. Bullets whizzed and punched

involved in mankind.

fatal blows. Another man fell. Sixteen bound books form a

Phoebe Knowles, Year 12

symbolic perimeter inside the chamber. They bear seemingly countless names impressed into a yellowing

1. Donne, John c. 1571-1631 from Collins Gem Dictionary of Quotations. England 1970

page. A passing eye dutifully pays respect but the gravity of a life cannot be summed up in a word of calligraphy amongst hundreds. Whyte C.W. and Whyte D.R. stare up

blankly from their page, the sound of their name falling empty. The sole distinction between one life and the next

is an initial or two and tomorrow, the page will be turned.

Whyte C.W. will return to the darkness of a closed book.

The Memorial Shrine's lawns, vibrantly green and girt

Inscape, the major publication for the Write Now

by concrete appear rigidly ordered like a waiting battalion,

Project, is an annual literary magazine for senior

contrasting the Aboriginal shrine, unkempt and crude.

North, south, east and west, paths diverge far from the

writing on original and topical subjects and themes.

Shrine; a stately escort, reaching and stretching out long fingers to beckon its people. The Aboriginal shrine lies not more than a few hundred metres away, yet as a shrine to a near forgotten humanity, the Tan passes it by.

Turn, wipe your tears and walk north, leave the Shrine's imposing shadow. The Aboriginal shrine is easy to miss so be careful not to walk past. Despite its shrunken size, this unassuming rock is no more nor less significant than its counterpart. Read its inscription, a selective plea:

secondary students which aims to encourage innovative This year over 1000 pieces of work were submitted for consideration but only 50 were published. Phoebe Knowles' response to a visit to the Shrine of Remembrance was written as a result of a Year 12 English excursion organised by Mr Nick Frigo in order to provide stimulus for the Folio CAT. Let All Men Kn:ott) that this is a Holy

Place, was not only chosen for publication but won the

Category Award for a creative description of a place.

Congratulations Phoebe!

Hannie Rayson, the author of the successful play Hotel launched Inscape 5 at the State Library of

Rise from your grave

Sorrento,

release your anger and pain

Victoria. She spoke simply and powerfully about young

As you soar with winds

people and writing. It is her view that young writers are

Back to your homelands

on a quest to "seek out and to pose great questions" about what they do, and do not, believe. This quest

There find peace with our

Spiritual mother - the land

involves courage and perseverance for "a little idea,

Before drifting off into the dreamtime.

Its raw granite rock may appear insignificant in comparison to the smoothed and stately sandstone of the

pursued, leads to a better idea."

When Phoebe read her work to the large crowd, it was

Memorial Shrine. However, this shrine marks the burial

clear that Let All Men Know that this is a Holy Place

site to Melbourne's thirty-eight original tribes. Kurung,

epitomised Hannie Rayson's advice. Phoebe was not only

Bidual, Dijila-matang, Dunduroa, Pangerang, Wurun-teri are just a few, the list goes on. While the Memorial Shrine

critically at our nation's past. It was a particularly

lists personal signatures of people in black ink, this rustresistant plague is too small, fitting only clan titles. The

exploring her own feelings and attitudes but looking appropriate piece for a time when the issue of reconciliation is high on the political and social agenda.

(Mrs) Anne Bennett (English Teacher)

Aboriginal people are underrepresented.

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Japan Visit On 19 September I left for Fukuoka, Japan.

On my 12-hour flight I hoped to recap sorne of the essentials that I had been studying for the previous six weeks. As I drew closer to Fukuoka and my deep sleep wore off, I began to panic and flip through my notes wondering if I would be able to communicate or more to the point survive! I stepped off the plane in Fukuoka in my Loreto summer dress and asked a hostess what terminal I should collect my luggage from.

She looked at me and smiled, as I waited for her

must all be very fit. However I did reassure them that this was not the case, and I am sure that they gathered this when I took part in their PE class.

On my final day at school I was farewelled at assembly and I received many goodbye letters which I was left to decode into English.

On my last day in Japan I was taken to the city by Aya's sister and I went shopping. I had been longing for this from day one and now the time had come, so I disregarded my father's orders and shopped until I dropped.

The next day it was time to leave and I could

response. 'I speak not English' she replied. My face dropped and I realised that this was going

not help but think how quickly my time in Japan

to be a long trip. I followed the other people

had gone and about my enlightenment on

from my plane and eventually found my luggage.

After much ado it was time to walk through the

Japanese history, society and language. I packed my bags (and I was forced to buy another one

doors to meet my host family. As I did this I

because of all my shopping) and I got in the car

noticed two nuns wearing white habits waving frantically, a very well groomed lady and my host family whose faces I recognised as I had

after saying a final goodbye to the house. My host family took me to the airport and I was

met my host sister earlier thi year. I walked

that greeted me and my host sisters and parents.

I thought my host mum would be glad to get rid

towards them with a big smile on my face and

farewelled by the English teacher, the two nuns

replied in English which enlarged the smile on

of me because I remembered my family's words, 'You're a nightmare Natalie', but my host mum

my face by one hundred percent. My host family

didn't think so because as I walked through the

introduced myself, in Japanese of course. They

took me home and the first thing they asked me

doors, she shed a tear as I said my final farewell

was "Do you want McDonalds?!"

to the land of the rising sun.

As time went on I became accustomed to the

When I arrived in Melbourne my parents were

Japanese ways and lifestyle. Always having to

very happy to see me but my mother enlightened

change my shoes when I walked into the house and drinking soup for breakfast were just some

me on the fact that the Japanese can at times

of the many changes that I faced. Although having raw fish for dinner doesn't sound

to live with after all!

be very emotional, so I was probably a nightmare

Natalie Hunter

(Year 10) in traditional

Japanese Natalie Hunter, Year 10

appetising, it was all part of the fun, trying

costume

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different thiiigs and becoming part of the Japanese lifestyle.

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My school life in Japan was very exciting.

Everyday I tried something different from abacus to singing. The first time that I really

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had a problem was when I was asked to take part in Home Economics. The Japanese obviously hadn't heard about my terrible cooking skills. Unable (literally) to say "No, I am a very bad cook" I slipped on the apron and followed the recipe on the board. There was one major

problem: I couldn't read the Japanese and so found myself cracking eggs where I wasn't supposed to and basically getting very confused.

Whilst the Japanese are extremely polite, and I couldn't fault any of the people I met on my trip, they found me quite amusing and didn't bother to help me, but instead watched and giggled. I didn't find it very funny when I had to give what I had made to the principal, Mrs Sasaki, for her lunch!

I made about eight speeches, one to almost every English class, as learning English is

Piano Masterclass

compulsory. They were very interested to hear about our school, and the year level I was in will

On Wednesday 1 September a small group of

be coming to Melbourne in January so I will

senior piano students was given the chance to

hopefully see my host sister and the many

perform at a masterclass with Glen Riddle.

friends I made during my stay. Each and every

Glenn is a teacher at the Victorian College of

student at the school was very excited to be able to hear about Loreto and its attributes. Fukuoka

the Arts and at the Faculty of Music, Melbourne University. His style of teaching and words of

Kaisei has ten minutes in between each period,

encouragement to the girls were of great benefit

so as you can imagine they found it very amusing

to all who were lucky enough to attend. We

that we only had two and they immediately

hope he will take another class for us next year.

thought we must run to each class, therefore we

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Tan Le, 1998 Young

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Australian of the Year Tan Le, 1998 Young Australian of the Year, recently (17 September 1998) addressed the Senior students of' five leading Victorian schools at the Auburn Campus of Melbourne University.

The night was entirely student-organised by the respective School Captains of Genazzano College, Loreto Mandeville Hall, St Kevin's College, Sacre Coeur and Xavier College. Their Senior students gathered to be inspired by Ms Le as they approached their exams but also to listen to such a humanitarian who has selflessly worked

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the

Australian-Vietnamese

coniniunity.

The hall was silent, a rarity for a gathering of Phoebe Knowles (School Captain) and Lana Mai (Year 12) with Tan Le

500 students without teachers stationed along

(1998 Young Australian of the Year)

the aisle, as Ms Le told her story in a quiet and

Library Appeal

Australia as a refugee f'rom Vietnam with her

unaffected voice. Ms Le spoke of her trip to

Our Year 12 students have embraced this year's Library Appeal with enthusiasm. Through the generosity of the girls and their parents, future students will benefit from the superb new additions to our book col-.ection. Every book donated bears the name of' the donor .ind her years at Loreto Mandeville Hall. We invite you to

We are most grateful to the following students and their parents for their generosity: Kate McCartney

Maria Asimakopoulos

Catherine Meehan

Anna-Marie Black

Jessica Moretti

Margherita Boomo

Jennifer O'Connell

Daniela Calabro

Clare O'Neil

volatile political stage, racism and even footy (her tip was t.he Bulldogs - being Footscray's number one ticket holder).

When John Howard presented Tan Le with

come and look through these wonderful acquisitions.

Joanne Amott

mother, grandmother and sister, but also spoke about her time at school, Australia's presently

the award of Young Australian of the Year, in the area of community services, she stated that

she had not succeeded over overwhelming odds.

I beg to differ. Unlike most of us, she knows what it is to fear for her life. At the age of four, Tan, her sister, mother and grandmother made the treacherous and dangerous journey from Vietnam to Malaysia under the cover ofnight in

(Georgina Carroll

Kelly Peterson

Sophie Dowling

Erin Reade

Jane Foley

Michelle Rodrigues

Sarah Gandolfo

Chelsea Rowlings

Lucinda Gannon

Chiara Shenoy

Katrina Hood

Jessica Shirley

Anthea Kavanagh

Nancy Sposato

Phoebe Knowles

Marie -Danielle Turner

Aimee Lit}scombe

Catherine Wilkinson

a packed boat.

Australia welcomed Tan, and many like her.

Australia provided her with safety, a new home and the opportunity to pursue her dreams. She immigrated with her hopes, aspirations, dedication and hard work. She immigrated with an open heart. Tan has given Australia much.

She has achieved high academic success while att the same time making an outstanding

Lucy Maule

contribution to her local but also state and

If you would like to donate a book to the Library in memory of your years at Loreto Mandeville Hall please contact Judy Reid in

national community. She represents the youth of Australia, each and every one of us.

the Development Office on 9826 0211. Remember, all donations to

At the age of 19, Tan became Chairperson of

the Loreto Mandeville Hall School Library Fund are fully tax

the Australian Vietnamese Services Resource

Centre. This Centre is now regarded as one of

deductible.

the most effective Vietnamese organisations in

Australia. In conjunction with her local work, Tan is currently developing opportunities for Victorian businesses wishing to trade in Asia.

She is presently studying Commerce/Law at

Congratulations to:

Monash University and was awarded a

Marie-Danielle Turner (Year 12) winner Preston Concerto

Competition.

Lana Cridland (Year 10) silver and bronze medals Victorian

Schools Track and Field Championships and 2 gold medals Catholic Schools Championships.

Jessica Fetterplace (Year 11) winner Pierre de Coubertin

Award by Australian Olympic Committee for her sporting endeavour and gold medal Catholic Schools Championships.

Alison Spence 2 gold medals Catholic Schools Championships.

Sarah Stonehouse gold medal Catholic Schools Championships.

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scholarship by KPMG Chartered Accountants in April of last year.

Phoebe Knowles (School Captain)

Dr Faustus 4

The Year 11 Theatre Studies class, with help from the Year 10 Drama girls and other interested students performed the Christopher Marlow morality play Dr Faustus on 15 and 16 October at Stonnington Theatre. It proved to be a rewarding experience for all the girls involved and our first school play for many years.

We used the simple design of black, white and red to convey the good and evil in our set, costumes and lighting, with characters from the natural and underworld.

The rehearsal period, which at the time

Top Left Mary Fonti (Lucifer)

seemed very tedious for many of the girls, paid off in the actual performances, with wonderful

Above Vanessa Condello (Pope)

audience reaction and positive comments about

and Annabel Smith (Cardinal)

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our budding actors. Staff and parents were all very supportive which made the entire production process enjoyable and enlightening.

Antonia Olthof, Year 11

Bridget Cleary (Dr Faustus) and Claire McKeown (Mephisto)

Hot or What?

There are favourite authors among Mandeville Hall students.

You can easily identify these talented creators. Their books are constantly borrowed, quickly looking a little bruised, but obviously Dr Faustus "devils": (Back) Megan Downing, Simone Ball, Kate Edmonds, Beth Jones, Zoe Croker, Claire McLennan (Front) Amy Tinetti, Melissa Hii, Rebecca McDonnell.

cherished. Students recommend them to fellow students over and over again.

Margaret Clark is one such author. We were delighted when she

agreed to journey from her hometown of Geelong to share some time with our students on Thursday, November 5. Her first call was the Junior School Library. A frantic hour with excited year 6 students demonstrated Margaret's ability to talk non-stop.

Anecdotes about her family and how they innocently inspired her humorous tales were only halted by curious questions from avid readers of her more than fifty novels.

After catching her breath, Margaret came to Senior School to spend time with an English class and then a lunchtime open forum. This audience mostly wanted to hear more about the times she worked in an alcohol and drug centre. Margaret's close contact with homeless and at risk youths inspired two of her most touching

novels. The diversity of images brought to life by these works both entertain and broaden the visions of the reader.

Margaret's visit to Loreto brought some creative threads together, Year 8 students (back) Caitlin Noble, Bianca Sabatino,

and helped illustrate the real life inspirations of an Australian

Yana Bittar (front) Zoe Leyland, Caroline Chen and

author's works.

Henned Zifa enjoy the opportunity to discuss books with

(Ms) Kay Powlesland (Teacher Librarian.)

one of their favourite authors, Margaret Clark.

Pages 18-19 (Centre Pages) Clockwise from top left: 1. Showing the Mornane spirit: Sarah Ho, Grace Rowe, Aimee Mohren and Elsa Musolino. 2. Winning Captains: Eloise Porterand AngelaO'Connell (Ward) and House SpiritCup Winners Emma Poynton and Natalie Flegg (Mulhall). 3. Mulhallsupporters: Angela Brewster, Siobhan Mclaughlin, Natalie Campbell and Felicity Whelan. 4. Section winners: Jannah Taborsky (Backstroke-Prue Francis Trophy), Krystal Sherry (Diving-Eunice Bird Cup), Hannah O'Shaughnessy (Year 7 Champion), Lauren Mihelcic Year 9 and Butterfly-Rowena Francis-Keen Trophy), Jessica Fetterplace (Year 11 Champion). Eliza Suffren (Year 10 Champion), Jessica Curtain (Year 8 Champion), Breastroke-Katherine Francis Trophy and Champion Open Swimmer-Adele Holyrood Award). 5. Barry supporters: Leah Betts, Victoria Toovey and Amber Madden. 6. Krystal Sherry about to execute a winning dive. 7. Ward shows its colours. 8. Georgia Foley and Rebecca Sharrock. 9. Samara Madden, Claire O'Dowd, Ellie Paterson, Millicent Chalmers and Charlotte Mcfarland. 10 (Centre) House Captains: Eloise Porter and Angela O'Connell (Ward), Arley Grey and Sophie Laurence (Barry), Sarah White and Roisin Gleich (Mornane), Natalie Flegg and Emma Poynton (Mulhall).

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Principal's School Report For 1998 (Abridged Version) It is such an exciting time to be a Catholic school in Australia. There are so many vital issues to be addressed as a new millennium

dawns: native peoples' rights, the Stolen Generations Report, reconciliation, racism, republicanism, taxation reform, multiculturalism, immigration, conservation of the environment, just to name a few. These are

questions of profound importance to the development of Australia's identity and the fashioning of our future as a nation. Moreover, that future ultimately lies in the hands of our

youth. We in schools have the great privilege and responsibility of informing them and

forming them, and of introducing them to the debate on these crucial issues. The Catholic

school brings a distinctly Catholic imagination to that task. The word 'catholic' derives from

the Greek words, kat holou -'on the whole', and therein lies the key to the Catholic imagination, this universal horizon and frame of reference.

share in our traditional Family Day picnic. In Term 2, we welcomed Dr Susan Stevens as

Deputy Principal - Director of Pastoral Care (Years 7-12).

Natalie Hunter (Y10) undertook a homestay

visit to Fukuoka Kaisei Girls High School in Japan in Term 3 holiday. Five teams (three from Senior School and two from Junior)

competed in Tournament of Minds, with Team 2 (Rosannah Healy Y9, Catherine Ryan Y9, Katherine Senior Y9, Natalie Grant Y9, Jane Tehan Y7, Amy Hulett Y7, Natalie Geros Y7) winning an Honourable Mention in the

Language/Literature section. Meg Wielgosz (Yll) was selected by Parks Victoria to be one of 100 ambassadors to present the views ofyoung Victorians on the future of our state's parks.

Sophie Korevaar (Y8) won a prize in the Statewide Sayembara Indonesian Language

Competition. In the Youth Pix Photographic Awards, Nancy Sposato (Y12) won 1st place and together our students won all but one award in the competition! School Captain Phoebe Knowles (Y12) won the district final of the Lions' Club

Youth of the Year competition. Phoebe also

Be the change you want to see in the world: this was the theme which School Captain Phoebe

featured in Inscape - Senior Secondary Students' Literary Magazine. Head ofArt, Ms Sandra Jane,

Knowles and School Vice Captain Joanne Amott, together with the Year 12 Councillors, chose for

produced her second book: Art is ... Making, Creating & Appreciating (Jacaranda, 1998). Our

the school for 1998. It was a fine theme, one

Head of Physical Education, Ms Carolyn Fox

that captures the Loreto commitment to

won the 1998 Women's 400m at the Stawell

education of the conscience and development of an abiding sense of social responsibility and a

Gift, 6th place at the National Track and Field Championships in the 400m Hurdles, and a

wholehearted commitment to the welfare of 'the

Bronze medal at the State Championships in

whole'. The theme was fitting testimony to our

the Women's Heptathlon.

aim as educators to guide our young people to formulate for themselves a vision of the whole

world and of how they are going to use their gifts and talents to create that world, together

with a sense of what they feel called to be and called to do with their lives. That is our

fundamental concern. It finds expression in every dimension of school life - curricular and

co-curricular, the intellectual, physical, social,

Once again, the students have made great efforts and achieved superb results in their fundraising for local and international charities. In doing so, they continue a long and fine tradition at our school of working for those less privileged than ourselves.

One of the great highlights of the year was

the VCE Student Speaker's Forum where 1998

and spiritual.

Young Australian of the Year, Tan Le, was the

Year 12 (1997) results

guest speaker. This was a marvellous evening, very much to the credit of our Captain and Vice

We commenced 1998 with 960 students (301 in the Junior School and 659 in the Senior

School) and with a deep sense of' pride in the VCE achievements of Year 12 (1997).

Outstanding VCE results were achieved by Dux of School 1997 Madeleine Healy, and by Edwina

Captain, Phoebe and Jo, who instigated the project, in conjuction with Sacrd Coeur, Genazzano FCJ College, St Kevin's College and Xavier College.

Curriculum developments On line services: All members of staff, Junior

Holbeach, Kim Lien, Alexandra Angelatos, Kate McCloskey, Carolyn Agardy, Miriam Slattery,

and Senior School, now have notebook

Sarah Saunders, and Larissa Natividad, all of

computers. The installation of the Local Area

whom achieved a TER of 98.00 or above, placing

Network (LAN) throughout the School,

them in the top 2% of the State. Special

connecting all sections electronically was a most

congratulations to Brigid Anderson (Politics),

significant development this year. We were also

Kim Lien (Physics), Sarah Saunders (Literature)

delighted to launch Loreto Mandeville Hall into

who won 1997 VCE Premier Awards, and to

cyberspace this year, with a dynamic Web site.

E dwina Holbeach and Kim Lien who won

Commonwealth Australian Students' Awards

($2,000).

A Restructure of the Senior School

Timetable in 1999 - 4 periods per day: After careful consideration, we have decided to move to a 4 period day, with four 75 minute classes each

Special events and awards and

day. Teachers look forward to longer periods with

outstanding results It was a great pleasure and privilege to welcome His Grace, Archbishop George Pell as our celebrant for our Family Day Mass and to

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their classes in 1999. In moving to a 4 period day, our aim is to provide a more effective allocation of time for teaching and learning and a calmer

working environment for teachers and students.

Outdoor Education: Reconsideration of our

Athletics: Our Athletics Premier League

current camps programme has led to a decision

Team attained 4th position in the Junior and

to build a coordinated outdoor education

Senior Divisions in the Grand Final. The

programme (P-12) which will offer our students

Athletics Team achieved 4th Place in the

stimulating opportunities and challenges. In

GPSVSA Carnival, and 8th Place in the Division

1999, what was previously the Year 8 camp

1 SCSA Carnival. Exceptional results were

programme will be incorporated into the Year 7

achieved at the Victorian Catholic Schools'

programme, while the Year Ss will participate

Sports Athletics Championships, with 4 gold

in a more challenging outdoor education camp

medals (Lana Cridland Y10. Alison Spence Y8,

Outdoor

Sarah Stonehouse YL Jessica Fetterplace Yll),

experience (with the assistance of

Education Group). In 2000 we propose to offer

6 silver medals, and 6 bronze medals. In the

an even more challenging outdoor education

Victorian

experience to Year 98.

Championships, Alison Spence (YS), Lana

Schoolgirls'

Track

Relay

Cridland (Y10), Claire Macfarlan (YS), and Kate

The co-curricular programme Music

.

Fetterplace (Y9) won 2nd Place in the U16 4 x 800m Relay.

The Concert Band won the Bronze Shield at

Cross Country: We welcomed past pupil Julia

the Melbourne Schools' Bands Festival, and Best

Cullity ( 12/93), as our Cross Country Coach this

Woodwind Section, Best Brass Section and Best

year. At the GPSVSA Race at Jells Park, the

Overall at the Australian Academy of Music Competition in Sydney. The Stage Band won

Team achieved outstanding results, finishing 4th overall. At the SCSA Competition, our Junior

Best Trombone Section at the Australian

team finished 2nd, and our Senior Team 3rd.

Academy of Music Competition. The Senior

Tennis: In the ZSA Competition, our Senior

Choir achieved 2nd Place at the Royal South

Team finished equal pre.miers with Mentone

Street Competition - Secondary School Choirs

Girls' Grammar School, while our Intermediates

Section. The Vocal Ensemble won 3rd Place at

were defeated in the Grand Final. In the TCAV

Boroondara Eisteddfod, an Honourable Mention

Competition at Melbourne Park, the Seniors

at the Waverley Eisteddfod, the Monash Prize

won their zone. The Senior Team was honoured

at the Waverley Eisteddfod, and 1st place at

Royal South Street Competition - Contemporary Secondary School Choirs.

to be selected to play in the National Schools' Tennis Competition at Melbourne Park.

Hockey: The LMH Senior team reached the

The Mandeville String Orchestra, comprising

Grand Final ofthe ZSA Competition. Our.juniors

past and present students, was honoured to be

and intermediates improved immensely over the

invited to perform at the Australian String Teachers' Association Conference.

season, paving the way for success in future years.

Once again, there have been some truly

Water Polo: Our Water Polo team finished the

outstanding individual achievements: Jane

season undefeated, winning the premiership

Matheson (Y7) - piano, Marie-Danielle Turner

convincingly in the Division 2 Grand Final at

(Y12)-vic,lin, Stephanie Resciniti (Yll)- flute,

Hawthorn Aquatic Centre. The team was

Hannah Coleman (Y7) - recorder, Annabel

assisted by

Smith (Y10) - violin, Jenni (Jiaping) Fu (Y10) -

Representatives: Rebeka Jageurs (Yll) and

piano, gaining her A.Mus.A.

Jannah Taborsky (Yll), the whole team working

Sport The school year commenced with our inaugural

pre-season training camp for swimmers, divers, rowers and athletes at St. Kevin's College. Over four days the girls trained in their respective sports as well as coming together for some

our

National

and

State

with determination, under coach Amelia Mills.

Badminton: Badminton became part of the ZSA fixture in 1998 and our Junior Team

achieved excellent results finishing Premiers in the ZSA Round Robin.

Aerobics:

Our Senior A Team (Kate

combined sessions and lunches. Guest speaker

Fetterplace Y9, Cheryl Holt Y9, Jessica Ries

Marg Crowley (Australian representative in the

Y9, Natalie Bossong Y9, Ellie Paterson Y8,

1500m Athletics Event at the Atlanta Olympic

Alexandra Robins Y9, Krystal Sherry Y9, Nicole

Games in 1996) advised the girls ort issues of

Dwyer Y9), just missed the final at the Victorian

diet, exercise and training.

Championships. At the Geelong Aerobic

Swimming and Diving: Our Swimming Team

won End Overall at the Genazzano Centenary Swim Meet, 9th Place at the GPSVSA, and 5th

Place at SCSA (hosted this year by Loreto Mandeville Hall). Of particular note was our 3rd place in the Junior Division showing our

Championships, the Dreain Team (Kate Fetterplace Y9, Cheryl Holt Y9, Jessica Ries Y9 and Natalie Bossong Y9) finished 2nd and then

gained 2nd Place (out of 65 teams) iii the Victoria Aerobic Spring Challenge.

Skiing:

The

LMH

Team

performed

depth and improvement in this age group. Our

exceptionally well in the Victorian Intersehools

swimmers performed exceptionally well at the

Ski Championships at Mt.Butler, with a record

VCSSSA State Championships, with all our

27 competitors (from both Jiinior & Senior)

relay teams finishing in the top four positions

competing amongst 3000 competitors from other

and exceptional individual swims from Jessica

schools. Special commendation is due to Natalie

Curtain (YS) who received Bronze Medals in the

Carter Y10, Anneliese Gannon Y10, Natalie

t115 100m Freestyle and in the U15 50m

Hunter Y10, Meg Waldron Y7, Jessica

Breastroke, and Joanna Downing (YS) who

Fetterplace Yll, Kate Fetterplace Y9, Sophie Laurence Yll, and Daniele Wilton Y4.

achieved 5th place in the U14 50m Butterfly.

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Volleyball: Volleyball was introduced into the ZSA competition for the first time in 1998, and our teams participated with a gc)(,d measure of success. The Intermediate team remained undefeated for the season and finished Premiers

in the final. At the Z.SA Round Robin, our Seniors achieved 1st Place, Intermediates 2nd, and Juniors 3rd.

Gymnastics: Congratulations to our Senior Advanced Team (Anna Francis Yl 2, Kelly Peterson Y12, Jessica Moretti Y12, and Beata

I.ukasiak Yll) who won b.t Place, and to Krsytal Sherry (Y9) who won 3rd Place in the Individual Overall Section of the IGS Gymnastics Competition.

Drama

Drama has moved ahead in leaps and bounds in 1998. We now offer classes from Prep-11 and in 1999 Will extend the programme to include Year 12. Congratulations to Junior House Drania winner, Barry, for its production of the play, Oh, What A Tangled Web. Fiona Blair, a graduate of' the VCA, directed an interesting and intriguing production of

Mac:beth, iii and around the school grounds and the Historic House. Students, staff and parents participated in the production, making it a real community event. Year 4 presented two plays for their parents in Mandeville Hall to celebrate the Year of the Ocean.

Rowing: LMH Rowing Club had another successful year in 1998. At the Head of' the

Schoolgirls' (HOSG) Regatta in March, 22 crews

Year 11 Theatre Studies students entered the

regional Globe Shakespeare Festival, achieving

and one sculler raced, Of these, 19 vowed their

success in two sections and proceeding to tlie State Finals. Congratulations to Erin Buntine

way into the semi-finals and 13 male their

who won a special encouragement award in

finals. We also enjoyed success in the regattas leading up to the HOSG. with our crews winning the overall trophy at the Morongo Regatta and 01.iiI First Crew winning the Schoolgirl Fours event at the Henley Regatta.

Netball: Four teams won their way to the ZSA Grand Finals, with all other teams finishing 3rd on their respective ladders. The

Design and to Erin and Claire MeKeown who

were highly commended for their duologue perfbn-nance.

In a much-revamped Performing Arts Festival, leaders were appointed in five main areas; Director,

Al usical

Director,

Designer,

Intermediate B and the Senior 13&C teams

Choreographer and Stage Director. The performance was staged in early Term 3. Mulhall was the overall winner, also winning the Design,

finished as Premiers, winning their Grand

Instrumental and Dance Awards. Mornane won

Finals. At the Z.SA Round Robin - Seniors won

the Choral/Vocal and Drama Awards.

lit Place, Intermediates lst. Juniors Und.

We had three teams compete in the Ladies' Competition and another fourteen teams iii the Saturday Schoolgirls' Competition, all achieving excellent results. Congratulations to

Year 6 staged a delightful musical production, Jungle, for parents and friends at Stonnington Theatre in September. with a cast of 80 students.

The inaugural Year 11 Theatre Studios class, together with other Year 10 and 11 students,

Michelle Funder (Y10) who was awarded Best

presented The Tragiccd History of Dr Fatistits

and Fairest in the top division of the Ladies' Competition, Lucy Kenny (Y7) Best and Faii·est in the Under 17, and Elisse J()ties (Y7) Best

at Stonnington Theatre in October. Bridget Cleary (Yl 1 ) gave an exceptional performance

and Fairest in the Under 13 division in the

certainly a devilish und persuasive Mephisto, and Mary Fonti ( Yl 1) as Lucifer was striking and impressive in her dance routine witli the seven deadly sins! Congratulation.s to both casts

Autumn Season.

Equestrian Club: The Club has expanded greatly and now includes students from Years 5 and 6. Ten enthusiastic students attended meets

during the year, competing against one another in dressage and show jumping.

as Dr Fallstus, Claire MeKeown (Yll) was

and crews for performances of a high standard

and thanks to the staff'who supported them.

Debating

Fencing, Basketball, Softball and Cricket

This has undoubtedly been the most successfUl

have continued to be popular sports throughout

year ever for the I.l\IH debaters with three teams

1998.

making it through to the Victorian Finals, D-Grade (Year 9) Team 1, comprising Rosannah Healy, Daniela Panto, Catherine Ryan, Helen Beatty and Georgina Molloy lost in a split

Congratulations to those students who achieved remarkable success in various State

and National Sports competitions during the year: Sarah Keech (Y7) - sof'tball, Michelle Funder (Y10), Megan Downing(Y10) and Rachel Hoy (Y12) - surf life saving, Jennifer Bishop (Y12) - karate, Alison Spence (YS) - athletics

decision in the Semi-Finals. Well done also to D-Grade (Year 8) Team 3 who finished 2nd on

the ladder in the Melbourne High Region, behind

our Teams 1 and 2, who finished equal lst.

and cross country. Beth Nathan (Y7) - cross

Congratulations to Rosannah Healy (Y9) who

country, Caroline Bi'ien (Y12) - 4kiii Classic,

was honoured with a D.A.V. Swannie Award for

Anna Bryant (Y10) - Run to the G, Claire Baxter

(Yll) - cycling, Rebeka Jageurs (Yll) and Jannah Taborsky (Yll) - water polo, Adele Brazenor (Y12) - hockey, Sarah White (Yll) and Samantha Dermatis (Y10)- netball,

Philippa Johnston (YS) and Edwina Olver (YS) - gymna.stics, Daniela Norman (Y 12 ) and Lana Cridland (Y10) -laci·osse.

'4730*2

best debater in Melbourne High Region D-Grade.

Bushwalking

Thanks to staff members who organized a camp at Harrietville iii April for students from Years 9, 10 and 11, involving two day-walks

f'rom Mt Hothain to Mt Feathertop :ind from Mt Hotham to Alt Loch and later in the year at the

Tidal River, Wilsons Promontory for Years 9,

Thank you to the staff, who are without doubt

10,11,12, which involved three day-walks around

our greatest resource. I never cease to be amazed by the extraordinary dedication and commitment

the southern section of the Prom.

of the staff at Loreto Mandeville Hall. They

With thanks

Thanks to the students, particularly to the

leaders of various activities aiid groups, and most particularly to our School Captain Plioebe Knowles and School Vice Captain Joanne Amott,

for all that they have contributed to school spirit and school life in 1998.

Thank you to the Parents' Association and in particular to Chairperson, Marita Ball. The Association organised the Cocktail Party on the Front Lawn for parents in February and the Parents' Dinner Dance in June, both of which were very en,joyable occasions. The great

highlight of the year was the School Fair in November, a thoroughly delightful occasion and

work so very hard and with great generosity of spirit. Thank you to the School Leadership Team - Kathy O'Connell (Head of the Junior School), Cathy Sim (Deputy Head of the Junior School ), Susan Stevens (Deputy Principal - Director of Pastoral Care), Robert Deriielley (Deputy Principal - Director of Studies), Andrew Schmidt (School Coordinator), and Ian James (Director of Business Operations), who together steer this great ship on its course with such fine judgement and sense of direction. Thank you once again to Alison Miller (Deputy Principal - Director of Pastoral Care), who retired at mid-year, after almost twenty years of outstanding service to Loreto Mandeville Hall.

a great financial success too. Special thanks

Finally, many thanks to the School Council

and congratulations to School Fair Convenor,

under the Chairmanship of Paul Hoy for its

Sue Coleman, for her sterling efforts.

generous commitment to the welfare and good

Thank you to the Past Pupils' Association, under the direction of President Sue Olney and

now Teena Croker. We look forward with great

governance of our school. How blessed we are that Loreto Mandeville Hall is entrusted to such

dedicated and conscientious governors.

(Dr) Anne Hunt, Principal

excitement to the 75th birthday celebrations for the school in 1999.

(Complete Report available in 1998 School Magazine.)

Congratulations to 1999 Sports Captains Captain

Vice Captain

Aerobics

Hannah Sharrock

Emily Sheahan

Athletics

Jessica Fetterplace

Emma Poynton

Badminton

Kamy Lee

Karen Lee

Basketball

Lauren Buckley

Clare Gibson

Cricket

Daniela Norman

Lisa Lombardi

Cross Country

Caroline O'Brien

Daniela Norman

Diving

Jessica Fetterplace

Equestrian

Dianna Best

Feneing

Stephanie Resciniti

Gymnasties

Beata Lukasiak

Hockey

Olivia Burns

Emma Poynton

Netball

Sarah White

Natalie Flegg

Rowing

Louise Lonergan

Charlotte Hickey

Skiing

Caroline Conlan

Softball

Susannah Bailey

Daniela Norman

Beata Lukasiak

Swimming

Jessica Fetterplace

Arley Grey

Tennis

Laura Zmegac

Ellen Fox

Volleyball

Kamy Lee

Daniela Norman

Water Polo

Rebeka Jaguers

Jannah Taborsky

REMINDER

Loreto Past Pupils' Golf Day Monday 17th May 1999

Enquiries Jenny Carr: 9787 5610

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School Council Report effectiveness is pivotal in determining which schools improve. Indeed, wise action on the part

The Property Committee, chaired by Councillor Bill Brazenor and comprising Peter Suffren, John O'Loughlin, Henry Turnbull, Anne Hunt, Ian James, Kathy O'Connell, and Tom Parrott, performed creditably. As this report goes to press, we are confident that, in 1999, we

of the Council will determine which schools

will obtain the necessary planning approval that

survive. This conclusion was the focus of' a

will enable the commencement of the

special meeting of the Council, held over a weekend in early February 1998, where

construction of the multi-purpose sports facility.

A recent study of independent schools in the United States concluded that School Council

discussions centred around the role of the

Council, a review of its perforinance and its plans for the school's future. On that day Council considered and adopted five sub-plans of the school strategic plan that were put forward by our Principal. These plans were in the areas of education (including informatioll technology), physical facilities and resources, human resources, finance, communications and development.

The issue that loomed large as the most compelling for the school was the raising of sufficient capital to implement the strategic property master plan, adoptedin 1997. The first project of this proposed plan is the construction of' a multi-purpose sports complex on the tennis court area at the corner of Clendon Road and

Millicent Avenue. To ensure funding for this purpose, Council determined to convene a standing committee which would be chaired by

School Councillor Kevin Halpin, supported by Committee members David Beatty, Margaret Honner, Marguerite Ryan. Judy Reid, Anne Hunt, Ian James, Kathy O'Connell, Aldo Gandolfu, Michael Tehan, and Maureen Green.

The role of this Committee is to implement the Development Plan that was presented to tlie

Council by Principal Anne Hunt, Director of' Development Judy Reid. and Director of Business Operations Ian James, in late 1997.

As part of that plan, the whole school community will be asked to embrace fund raising activities

that will be organised by the Committee during 1999.

1998 was another successful year for school enrolments and. with nuiiibers close to f'till

capacity and appointed school personnel responsible for vital communications roles, the Coundl

determined to terminate

its

Communications Committee. This is testament

to the success of the careful planning of this Committee over recent years and the successful implementation of those plans by the School staff, particularly the Community Relations Officer Tania Salzano and the Registrar Zena Roslan. This does not mean that we should lose

vigilance in regard to enrolments. There is no room for complacency. Competition amongst

By far the most important accomplishment of the Council this year has been the reengagement of Dr Anne Hunt as Principal for a further term of 5 years, commencing 1 February 1999. The Council acknowledges that one of its fundamental roles is to select the best Principal to lead the school. The Council was unanimous

in making this decision and firmly believes thal the school is now well poised to continue its extraordinary successes into the next century.

1999 will be the seventy-fifth anniversary of our school. It was in 1924 that the Loreto Sisters

first ari·ived at Mandeville Hall, which was at

that stage a rather dilapidated boarding house.

How far we have come since then. To celebrate

this niost important occasion, the Council has endorsed the establishment of an advisory committee to assist the Principal to plan the celebrations. Councillor Barbara Kitchen chairs

tliis large Committee, assisted by Councillors Annabelle Scanlon and Ellison Taffe IBVM,

together with several school personnel and representatives from the Parents' Association, the Past Pupils' Association, staff and students (both Junior and Senior Schools).

The need to focus upon principles and values in education could not have been more starkly expressed by the President of Harvard University who, when speaking at celebralions

during its 350th year, was heard to bemoan that a recent survey of current students revealed

that their goals were, in this order: nioney, power and reputation. In contrast, and as part of a review of the school's performance in the area, the School Council at its September ineeting was addressed by Religious Education staff, Marie Brown. Dot Peters and Pat O'Halloran, who outlined the essential principles and core values of our RE programme at Loreto. Tlie Council was much impressed by the expertise of our leaders in Religious Education and Faith Development and their evident dedication to this most vital task. The Council took great

pleasure in congratulating the staff' on their programme and reiterated its support for their efforts to ensure that the traditions of' a Loreto

education are maintained and developed.

Paul Hoy (Chairman)

independent schools is still keen. Our current students and the esteem in which they are held

by the community is our best advertisement; thus we will continue to rely on the whole school community to promote our school to the wider community,

Councillor Bryan Madden was appointed to chair the Finance Committee. Bryan was ably supported by Committee members Ellison Taffe

Congratulations to Sr Thdrdse Daly IBVM on the production ofthe video, Deepest Longings, (Frayneworks

IBVM, Patrick Sweeney, Les Coleman, Anne

Productions) which explores Mary Ward'sway

Hunt. Ian James, Kathy O'Connell, Judy Reid,

of Ignatian spirituality.

Christine Owen and Geraldine Ilott.

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75th Anniversary Commemorative Book To commemorate our 75th Anniversary in 1999 we have produced a 240 page book, entitled A

Mosaic of Memories,

which captures school life from 1924 to 1999.

In a collection of memoirs and over 170 photographs, A Mosaic of Memories is a remarkable portrayal

- Australian. Catholic, Melbourne, day scholars and boarders, girls (and little boys too until the 1970s) through 75 years.

Like a mosaic. this charming book offers an arresting image of school life through decades of unimaginable social change.

A Mosaic of Memories will be available,

at a cost of $30 per book, at the Dr Susan Stevens (Deputy Principal) receives an

75th Twilight Celebration, 12 March 1999,

organ lesson from Sr Lua Byrne IBVM

and the Past Pupils' Dinner, 14 May 1999.

Alternatively, it can be posted to you by contacting

Lesson of a Lifetime

Tania Salzano on 9826 0211 or e-mail salzat@linh.vic.edu.au

The following lines appear in ar- old organ

for an Order Form. Order Forms must be returned to the

School no later than 15 January, 1999.

tutor belonging to Sr. Lua Byrne IBVM The student who wishes to become a good organist, should not commence his practice on the king of in,struntents until he has a thorough knou,ledge of musical notation, can read fairly at si.glit, i.s abl.e to play all his scatex eue illy and rapidly on the pianoforte, and above all things,

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can carry his hand in a good position whilst playing chords or scates.

And later....

"We will assume then that our pupil has received permission to commence organ-practice from a trustworthy niaster" (from Stainer J. The Organ London: Nouello and Co., p36)

-

"

Not only did she receive "permission , but Dr Susan Stevens recently received a pipe organ

4

lesson from a very "trustworthy master", Sr Lua Byrne ( 95 years old). Sr Lua is now based at Loreto Ballarat and travelled to Melbourne

to give this lesson in organ and history. Sr Lua, a teacher of pianoforte, organ, violin and cello,

recently explained the details of pedal technique to Dr Steven. concentrating on the correct use

of two feet, toe and heel. Dr Stevens plans to practise the pipe organ regularly, and was delighted with the opportunity to meet with Sr Lua. A

Sr Lua shared many memories of the pipe organ in the Chapel at Loreto Mandeville Hall.

It seems that around 1928, the curators of the

Melbourne Town Hall were in the process of purchasing a new pipe organ. Tlie organ was to be crafted in England and a sample organ was sent to Melbourne to demonstrate the quality of

regulation ofthe viol and the oboe and a 4ft stop

the product. This sample organ was purchased by the Reverend Mother Superior from Hill.

prett,v

Norman and Beard Pty. Ltd. in England, on

work was 180 pounds. The correspondence

February 28, 1928.

The College archivist, Sr Josie Jeffery IBVM,

added to the Swell. "The

much as it is."

Gedecht could be left

The cost of' doing this

states that this was considered to be "a

fair

Stll?l .

uncovered another document relating to

Since this time the organ has been kept in

improvements on the Chapel organ which took

good repair; it is tuned and cleaned regularly.

place in 1945. These improvements included the Great and the Swell organ being revoiced, a

And, for the foreseeable future, Sr Lua has

ensured that it will be played regularly too!

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The Institute Madonna (See front couer photo)

Since the time of Mary Ward, the painted panel or icon of Mary and the Christ Child in the Church of S. Maria Maggiore in Rome, popularly called Salus Populi Romani, Salvation of the Roman People, has been the object of special veneration by her followers. When we look into the history of this painting, we find that it is rich in doctrinal and spiritual significance, especially for those associated with Mary Ward and her Institute.

The picture in question measures 117 x 79 cm. Painted on a treated wooden surface after

the style of an icon, it shows the Virgin, robed in red with a dark purple cloak, holding the Christ Child in her arms.1 The figure of Christ, though small, is majestic in appearance: his purple robe is striated with gold in the Byzantine manner and his right hand is raised in blessing, while in his left he clasps a Gospel book with jewelled covers. The hands of Mary, crossed in front of the Child, display a jewelled ring on her middle finger and an embroidered handkerchief

or mappa in her left hand. At various times, crowns of precious metal and jewels have been attached to the heads of both Mother and Child,

as in the ceremonies to celebrate the opening of the Marian year in 1954. The Virgin is also adorned with a metallic necklace and pendant cross, and a jewelled star is affixed to her cloak.

This painting has been much restored, but

certain elements of the composition indicate that it was probably painted in the 12th or 13th century in the Italo-Byzantine style still prevalent in Rome at that time. It is based, however, on an older model, and it is even possible that beneath the present painting are the remains of an icon from the Early Christian period. Certainly, the love and reverence

for

this picture are based on a very ancient tradition that goes back to apostolic times. In the early days of the Christian Church there grew up a belief that Christ, Mary and the apostles had left authentic images of themselves to their followers. Because they were considered to be true portraits, these images were deemed not only to reflect the likeness of holy persons, but to communicate their spiritual presence. Hence they attracted the veneration of the faithful and were often miracle-working. In the 8th and 9th centuries the veneration of sacred images cau sed strife throughout Christendom but especially in the east. For some, such worship was idolatrous, for others the authentic image was a way of getting in touch with the divine, analogies being drawn with the Scriptures and the Sacraments.

An appreciation of this tradition is important for the understanding of the significance of the image of the Virgin and Christ Child in S. Maria Maggiore since Rome always remained a meeting place between east and west. A number of early pre-iconoclastic icons exist in the city, and certain panels produced there in the later Middle Ages are based on Greek icons, although their composition and devotional function reflect distinctive western characteristics. The picture in S. Maria Maggiore, to which we may give the name 'icon' in its more generalised form, was probably painted in the late 12th or 13th century by an Italian artist. It has, however, affinities with the Byzantine depiction of Mary, Hodegetria or the Guide, which goes back to pre-iconoclastic times. Mary is presented as Theotokos, Ecelesia,

Mother of God, but also as

Mater

Mother of the Church, since, as the

first fruits of Christ's redemption, she is a sign of the Christian community. In both capacities, she fulfils the role of guide to the divine. Usually in such compositions, she holds up her right hand as though pointing the way to her Son; but in the S. Maria Maggiore icon, as already noted, her hands are crossed in front of her. It is not

clear whether this represents a medieval variation of the Hodegetria or is a reference to another antique portrait-type, traces of which appear in a 7th century fragmentary fresco in the Church of S. Maria Antiqua in the Roman forum.

However this may be, the image at S. Maria Maggiore shares with the Hodegetria the pious tradition of having been painted in Jerusalem by the evangelist St Luke and thence miraculously transported to Rome. St Luke's

gospel provides the most detailed information of the four gospels on the infancy of Christ and

on Mary's life which was so closely entwined with that of her Son. Probably because of this, the tradition was early established that he had

also left a visual memento of Mary. 15th century Flemish artists, such as Roger van der Weyden, expressed this in a strikingly contemporary way, by showing the evangelist-painter at work at his easel, with Mother and Child posing graciously before him. Sometimes the picture in S. Maria Maggiore is called St Luke's Madonna; but it certainly does not have exclusive rights to this name.

Much more specific is the title Salas Poputi Romani which was in use at least as early as the 12th century. This indicates the votive nature of the image to which not only individuals but the whole Roman citizenry might have recourse, especially in extreme peril such as plague or warfare.

The fact that the icon is housed within one of the most ancient basilicas of Rome is also

Somewhat paradoxically the resolution of the

relevant. Tradition associates the first church

iconoclastic controversy in the 9th century resulted in the icon being accorded in the east a more sacred and significant place in Christian worship than ever before. Images ofholy persons were held to mediate their spiritual presence, and stemming from this was a concern for the

built on this site with the 4th century Pope

artist to remain faithful to certain authentic

'likenesses' or ways of depicting Christ and the saints.

€0»

Liberius and a miraculous fall of snow on 5th

August, the heart of the Roman summer. This

church was dedicated to the Virgin, hence the title Mary of Snows that is also sometimes given to the painting. The great basilica of S. Maria Maggiore, however, was built by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the council of Ephesus, held in 431, and was dedicated to Mary, Mother of God,

the title used by the famous Council decree to

she made recourse to her. It was not a devotion

affirm the divinity of Jesus. S. Maria Maggiore also claimed to hold the precious relic of the

in formality, tied to this or that particular

manger that had sheltered Christ as a baby,

high quality of Mother of God etc., and that all

another reference to the mystery of' the

else were as lesser titles needful to our small

Incarnation in which Mary was so intimately

capacity to make us capable of the highest,"5

involved.

devotion but as a deep apprehension of her most

It is therefore indeed appropriate that the

In the course of history this icon was also used in processions of special significance. In

'the Institute Madonna'. Not only is it a reminder

the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance, for

of Mary Ward's own great love of the Virgin

example, it was part of a ritual that celebrated

Mary; but as a time-honoured image of the

icon in S. Maria Maggiore should be revered as

the mystery of the Assumption, during which

Mother of God who is also Mother of the Church,

an ancient icon of Christ from the Church of St

which was founded by Christ to continue his

John Lateran, was brought to meet thal of

presence in the world. This icon is a source of support and encouragement to those who share

Mary.2 Both icons were soleninly inclined towards each other as a sign of Christ's welcoming his mother into Paradise. This

in the Church's mission, and who do so following in the footsteps of Mary Ward.

practice was discontinued in the mid 16th century; but in 1950, on the occasion of the proclamation of the dogma of the Assumption, the Marian icon was once again carried in public

Prof. Margaret M Manion IBVM 1 I am grateful to Joan Bat·clay Lloyd for providing inc with copies of the following publications on which much of the specific information in this article is

procession.

based: J. Barclav Lloyd, The Early Icons of Rome'.

By the early 17th century, when Mary Ward was resident in Rome, both S. Maria Maggiore

Phronema, 4 (19894 53-73: and Rome, S. Maria

and its icon had become pre-eminent expressions

Vera

of the Church's devotion to the Mother of God.

1988), 52-60.

Maggiore (Exhibition Catalogue) P. Aniato ed., 'De Effigie Mariae: Anticlie [cone Romane' (Rome,

This significance was further highlighted by the

2 References to such a procession go back as far as the

Borghese Pope Paul V, who, in 1611, had a splendid baroque chapel built in the Basilica to

Maria Maggiore being involved before the late 12th

which the icon was duly transferred with great ceremony from its former medieval tabernacle on the left of the nave. A Papal Bull

8th century: but there is no evidence of'the icon at S.

century. See Barclay Lloyd. 'Early Icons-, 64-65: and W Tronzo, 'Apse Decoration. the Liturgy and the

Perception of Art in Medieval Rome: S. Maria in Trastevere and S. Maria Maggiore' in M. Andaloro et

commemorated the dedication of the chapel and

al., Italian church Decoration of the Middle Ages and

in it Paul V testified to his personal devotion to

Early Renaissance l Baltimore). 1989. 174-177.

the Vii·gin. "We have always found the most

3 Amato, ed.. De Ve/·a E/fikie Mariae, 59.

holy Virgin our helper in all difficulties and in

4 See M. Emmanuel Orchard IBVM. ed. Till God Will.

all our works". Historians have interpreted the Pope's public honouring of this icon as part of a deliberate political and cultural strategy, which

Mary Wai·d through her writings (London, 1985), 115.

5 Lavinia Byrne IBVM, Morv Word. A pilgrim finds her way (Dublin. 1984), 81.

solemnly re-atI-irmed Mary's key role as mediator

with her Son in the redemption of the human race, a belief that was under attack from the

Protestant reformers. By his highlighting of this particular icon and the ancient basilica of S. Maria Maggiore, Pope Paul also explicitly

associated devotion to Mary, the Mother of God with fidelity to the successor of Peter and to the Church.

This

inessage

was,

moreover,

subsequently projected throughout Europe and the missions ofAmerica and Asia by widespread

dissemination of copies of the icon.:t Mary Ward and her companions lived in Rome

for quite extensive periods during the early decades of the 17th century, and both the church of S. Maria Maggiore and its image ofthe Virgin

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were familiar to them. The icon appears, for example, in seven scenes of the painted life of

Mary Ward - the series of 50 paintings produced within 40 years of her death iii 1645. Pope Urban

Be There ... Or Your Ears

VIII gave Mary permission to live in Rome from

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16:33 to 1637, although the Institute had been

suppressed. Her biographer records that she and a small group of companions lived in a house next to the basilica ofS. Maria Maggiore,

Don't miss out - organise your table for the

75th Anniversary Dinner

where they regularly renewed their vows in front Friday 14 May 1999

of the famous icon.4

Mary Ward's devotion to the Virgin Mary is

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* Donations to the Scholarship Fund will help provide

work to give generously...to a school where youth is taught to loue God and icalk in the way of His Comma it d ments.,.

a Loreto education to someone who without this

We are very grateful for the generosity of' the many

* Donations to the Historic House Fund will ensure

members of the Loreto Mandeville Hall school family who have assisted the School through donations to the Building, Library, Scholarship and Historic House F,inds.

that we can continue to conserve this unique part of

support may not be able to attend our wonderful school.

our heritage for future generauons.

The money raised will be used in a variety of ways:

With these on-going needs and the fact that government grants are decreasing in real value each year, additional

* Donations to the Building Fund will help turn the

fundraising is imper ative if we are to maintain our high educational standards. We are, therefore, most grateful for the financial support of the individuals listed below.

Prc,pe Tty Master Plan into reality by allowing us to build much needed new facilities that will take Loreto

Mandeville Hall into the 21st Century.

If you would like further information on how you can

* Donations to the Library Fund will assist iii the expansion of the existing Library (Information Services Centre) with facilities that embrace the latest

assist the school with a donation to one of the above

funds or by leaving a bequest, please feel free to contact our Director of Development, Mrs Judy Reid, on 9826 0211.

technological advances.

Mary Allen (Shillito)

Fay Gerber (Carter)

Kathy Munro (Gilchrist)

Anonymous x 20

Margaret Colder (Brewster)

Maria Myers (eJens)

Angela Arthur (Lee)

Josepliiiie Gorman

Michelle O'Callaghan

Joan Baker (D'Arcy)

Madeleine Graham (Costigan)

Rosemary O'Collins (Calder)

Sandra Barry (Robinson)

Melanie Green (Brown)

Julien and Maryanne O'Connell

iMelissa Bartlett (Rice)

Nicholas and Maureen Green

Geraldine O'Day (Vanheems)

Yullia Bartley (Lodge)

Diane Grogan (Holinberg)

Anne O'Donovan O'Neil

Diana Batten (Rawson)

Melissa Hennessy

Susan Olney (Han rahan)

Benjamin Moore & Co

Michaela Hoban

Paulina and Tony Olthof

Deidre Black (McSwiney)

Dr Anne Hunt

Anna Page

Liz Blackie

Mr and Airs Jeff Hunter

Caroline Pei'i'ett

Joan Bowden (Coleman)

Joan Hurley (Lightfoot}

Sarah Pettenon (Croagh)

The Bowen Family

Ian James

Pamela Pickering (Gorman)

Angela Bowler

Mary Jeffrey (Mcintosh)

Anna Piekarska

1Maria Brownell (Lightfoot)

Mary Johnson (King)

Noineen Plant (Gallagher)

Lisa Brownell

Shirley Johnson (Lovig)

Julienne Prendergast (Blake) Mr and Mrs John Price

Pat Burke (Campbell)

Pamela Keith ( Halkyard)

Greg and Kim Burns

Meg Kelliher (Cunningham)

Margaret Quin ( Poynton)

Elizabeth Butt

Mary Keviii (Lodge)

John and Barbara Ralph

Judith Cahill

Susanne Kuhn (Clifford)

Peter and Genevieve Rawling

Marjorie Carr (Tuomy)

Mrs Sue Kuring

Emma Readman

Anthony and Gabrielle Cavanough

Helen Leclite

Judy Reid (Quin)

Jill Lethlean (Maggs)

Helen Reid (INunkett)

Catherine Chiba

Stephen and Mariellen Coles

Sarah 1.ethle:in

Betty Ryan (Tutton)

Rosemarie Cooper (Farley)

Anna Leung (Steiner)

Marie Ryan (Parer)

Mr und Mrs Bruce Cuinbrae-Stewart

Patricia Linden (Eves)

Marguerite Ryan (Ijavis)

Heather Doig

Diana Lowe (Bowen)

Terence and Annabelle Scanlon

Claudine Douez

Blanche Lynch (Fitzgerald)

Louise Schwarz

Mary Anne Lyiich (Douglas)

Catherine Sim

Edwyna Doyle (Fitzgerald) Annabel Drake

Lorraine Maclagan (Crosbie)

Cate and Peter Slattery

Hilary Dwyer (Dunlea)

The Madden Family

Dympna Sleenian (Gooch)

Loretta Dynan (Ryan)

Anne Mahoney (Filcock)

Elizabeth Sturges (Wimpole)

Anne Edmonds (Lynch)

Helen Mai·ron c Healy)

Helen Swan (Naughton)

Sally Edwards (Gunnis)

Alaii and Carmel Martello

Michael and Maria Tehaii

Ceci]y England (Rennick)

Valda Marti11 (Shelton)

Anna Maria Tocigl

Mary England (Rowan)

Helene Matterson (Martin)

Ruth Trait

Pam Ensor (Smith)

Betty McCombe (Coghlan)

Marie-Paule and John Turner

Margaret Fanning (Diviny)

Jeinma McInerney

Patricia Vardy (Dowling)

Patricia Ficarra (Warry)

Mrs Betty McKinna

Rachel Walsh

John and Deidre Finemore

Matthew and Louise MeNamara

Mary Walters (Buxton)

El i zabeth Fogarty

(Whelan)

Josephine Formosa

Toni Meehan

Mary Ann Willis (Dwyer)

Aldo and Ann Gandolfo

Rosalind Merry (Aliern)

Susan Zsizsm:inn (Klein/Keve )

Jolene Geh

Helen Mullany

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Young Achievement Australia After completing Year 1 2 at Loreto Mandeville Hall in 1995. I undertook studies at Melbourne

University. However, as a third year Arts .student 1 found myself still unsure as to what my career path would be. While the br()ad study

options of'fered through Arts were originally what I sought, 1 have recently come to want a more narrowed career focus. Through the Young Achievement Australia program I was able to do this.

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I was fortunate to be part of the 1998 Young Achievement Australia Business Skills program, which offers secondary and tertiary students the opportunity to learn about business in a hands-on way. YAA is a national, non-profit

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organisation which facilitates business programs

between industry and the youth of' Australia.

Working with mentors from companies, local business communities and community service organisations, students set up and run a business for the duration of the 24 week

program. Students sell shares to raise capital, develop and produce a product or service, market and sell and generally run the company, as any

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I was part of a Commonwealth Bank sponsored company called Millenya. Comprising 17 students from Melbourne University and Box

Hill TAFE, Milleilya was unique within the YAA

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program in that our company chose to raise funds and awareness for the Austin Research

Institute. Therefore, instead of returning capital and profits to our shareholders, all money raised went directly to the ARI Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Millenya developed an

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ainbitious tliree-

pronged plan in an effort to do this. We created Forbidden Flair, a compilation of recipes from

20 of Melbourne's best restaurants, including Lynch's. Richmond Hill Caf@ and Larder and Blake's (available for $14.95 from the ARI. Ph 9287 0666). The success and popularity of' this book was recognised when Millenya won the overall prize at the Trade Fair iii August, and was purchased by the ARI for publication.

Our second effort was a Silvei Ribbon Day which sought to recognise the groundbreaking research undertaken by the Institute. Finally, Millenya organised the inaugural ARI Gala

Stage Band Visiting Artist

and Stage Band

- Mr Norm Harris

their teachers

Late in Term 3, before the combined Concert Band and Stage Band tour to Sydney, the Loreto Stage Band was lucky enough to share an afternoon with Mr Norm Harris. The talented,

inspirational and somewhat amusing trumpet player conducted the Stage Band on a Friday afternoon.

As well as perfecting the charts we were to

play in Sydney, Norm talked to us all about

Event which was held on 3 October at the Rialto.

several important musical concepts which we

This was an evening of great entertainment

can adapt to many areas of music. He suggested

and prizes, which has also been adopted by the ARI as an ongoing initiative.

At the completion of the 24-week YAA prcgram all student-run companies were liquidated. however the lessons learnt by all involved

continue to be put to use. Personally, this program has provided me with invaluable skills

in business management and event organisation,

different ways we might approach our pieces and stressed the importance of' dynamics and

articulation, iii particular with the playing of Jazz.

Norm was very reassuring and helped us to

approach our Sydney tour with confidence and a deeper awareness of the benefits to be gained from playing together; such good advice paid off

and taught me much about my own strengths

in Sydney.

and weaknesses. After years of study I have finally come to an understanding of what my

The Stage Band would like to thank Mrs Meachem and Mrs Todd for organising the visit,

future career holds.

which was a great success.

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Emily Smith, Year 10

members and

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Academy of Music

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30 Year Reunion In October the Class of '68

held its thirty-year reunion. Fifty girls met for dinner at Marg O'Loughlin's (McCann) house, nine coming from

interstate forthe occasion. It was a very happy and rather noisy evening, many of us lingering until 3am to catch up with old friends we had not seen for years. A rather forthright but very skilful photographer assembied us for our "class photo", providing us with a memento of a great night.

The Need is Real

Preliminary Notice

Past pupils who visit Loreto Mandeville Hall often comment on how much the School has

CLASS OF '69

grown since their day, and look in awe at the many wonderful facilities we have for our students. It may seem to them that the school

30 YEAR REUNION

already has so much and really doesn't need their financial support for additional facilities.

This could not be further from the truth.

Since tlie Loreto Sisters opened a school here in 1924 many new facilities have been added.

SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 1999 Enquiries: Sally Edwards (Gunnis) 9817 371 1

lo Lonergan (Connaughton) 9592 6464

allowing the school to respond energetically and innovatively to developments in education. Iii order to offer the best possible Catholic educ,itioi, for girls, we must continue to forge ahead.

Editorial

The need, therefore, for ongoing financial support to the school is real.

1.oreto Mandeville Hall

One way in which you may like to consider

offering your financial support to the school is through making a bequest, After providing for

family niembers, bequests offer a donor a very valuable way of helping future generations of' Loreto students.

Our bequest brochure outlines some of the ways Loreto Mandeville Hall can benefit from

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

Editorial Committee:

Editor. Margaret Quill: Junior School, Andrea Vaiice; The Community, Sr. Ellison Taffe: Typists, Jacqueline Buttigieg and

Barbara Heyhoe; Past Pupils' Association, Teena. Croker: Photography, Lynne Beck and

your generosity. If' you would like to receive a

Jayne Webster; Design assistance, Kate

copy of this brochure please contact Judy Reid in the Development Office on 9826 0211 or tick

Whelan.

the box on the back of the address sheet and

return to us. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

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Jemma

Past Pupil Profile

Mcinerney (right) greets her

lemma Mclnerney

mother Anne

Sitting at my kitchen table, well-lit in the daylight of evening (9.00pm), I took out ouer the

(a former teacher at LMH Junior

School) in

city of Moscow, whose brow is furrowed only by striking golden domes and gothic· shyscapers, and prepare to write a little about my life ouer

Shanghai last year.

the past ten rears. If I close my eyes, I Can almost: hear tile screams of youthful excitement aS my friends und I rushed from the gates of Mandeuille into a new life as young women who could conquer the world. That summer gaue us freedom and excitement as ive young adults celebrated our independence.

I eni·olled iii a Bac helor of Applied Science in

Hospitality whic·h inchided studies in economies, micro-biology, cutinary techniques and business.

I undertook a number of casual positions within

the jiospitality traci.e to gain experience. I vividly remember note, with enuy, the energy I had, bartending until 5.30am oilly to go to lectures at

8.30ani. During third year I took my first step abroad, and not wishing to break with tradition,

and stability ther hare endured they demonstrate

London was my first port of call. I was

a remark:able resilience.

Paddington Bear rellisited! With a huge suitcase

(teddy-bears and all), I set off on the nightmare of cheap student flights which you swear take you via Mars!

Three

SO

that is how 1 Conie to be looking at the

Moscow skyline, indeed a tong way from the gates of Mand.eui lle Hal l. Throughout these years,

days after arriving, I began work in a

I haue maintained treasured friendships from Mandeuitte which I have always been able to

my /bllow employees

rely on. Mandepille and nzy family developed me

Mexican restaurant where

represented countries from all oper the world.

into a person with an open mind and open heart.

No geography class Collid have taught me what I

To this day it has enabled nie to liue with and

learnt from all those people, including the fact that much of the world was at tuar, and hatred

learn from all the ainazing people I have met.

For me, it is the ability to reatise that you can

learn from all people, no matter their birthplace,

ran deep ainong some nationatities. But it was a wonderful time living in what felt like tile centre of tile world, learning to liue on perY little. I

what they believe or what they do that is

travelled throughout ItaN during the summer

not always peaceful and easy, yet with lots of

important. With a hunger for life, knowing it is

and saw nix European history classes come to

love, laughter and an open heart you can li.ue it

life before my eyes! Ronle, Florence, Venice - alt

to tlie fullest.

did not fail my expectations and I deuoured the

Jemma MeInerney

country with all my senses. At the end of 1991 I

Footnote: Since this article was written Jemnia has

spent two months in Canada and the United

taken up a position as a Visa Officer :it the British

States, before heading honie to Melbourne.

Embassy in Moscow.

Iii 1993 I began work at the Grand Hyatt as a

casual waitress, although I began to wonder why 60 hours a week was considered casual! By 1994 I had worked nzy way up to Assistant

Manager and forged close friendships with workinates - in particular the tall, blue-eyed Swiss Executive Soils-Chef, Thomas Rallter who

Past Parents' Association?

Many of our current parents who, at the end of this year, will become past parents, have said that they would love to continue their association with the school after their children have left.

was to become my husband. After some time

We are trying to gauge exactly how much

with his family iii Europe, we moved to China

interest there is in establishing a Past Parents'

where Thomas and I took up positions at the

Association. We envisage that the activities of

Hi,l,ton, Shanghai.

For tile first tim.e I knew

this Association would generally be "low key"

what it was like to be a foreigner who stood out

and may include once a term Mass and morning

and was stared at daily, but by the time we left I felt the looks had softened. I later worked as a

tea in the Historic House and perhaps an annual luncheon or dinner. The main emphasis on this

Visa Officer for the Australian Consulate

Association would be to maintain contact with

General -finally a nine to five job with weekends

the friends that have been made whilst a current

off!

After further tri.ps to Australia and Europe,

parent, as well as maintaining a link to the School.

tue haue found ourselves in Moscow at the

If you are interested in joining such a group,

Sheraton Palace Hotel coming to terms with a

we would be grateful if you would contact Judy

city about which Churchill wrote "It is a riddle

Reid on 9826 0211, or tick the box on the back of

turapped in a mystery inside an enigma " Wealt:h

the address sheet and return it to us. We will

stick as I have never seen before eX ihtS alongside

make contact with you to let you know whether

absolute poverty. Despite all the wars, repolutions

or not we will proceed.

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Staying in Touch

To Catherine MacKinnon and Neil Proud, a son,

Thank you for the overwhelming response we received after publishing a list of "lost" past pupils in the last edition of the Mandevillian.

Following this success, we will continue to publish names of past pupils for whom we have

To Gabrielle Byrnes and Barry Kuch. twin

Samuel John

received returned mail.

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

daughters, Amelia Kate and Bridget Therese

To Alicia Bailey and Anton Staindl, a son, Charles Bailey

To Victoria Bailey and Matthew Whittingham, a son, Thomas Roy

To Cathy Bailey and Chris Ferrari, a daughter, Matilda Catherine

Mandeville Hall family but it is so difficult to find people once they change address.

To Emma Callil and Glenn Jacobson, a daughter,

If you know the location of any of the following people, please telephone Judy Reid on 9826 0211.

To Celia Gandolfo and Peter Bitch, a son,

We would be most grateful for this assistance with updating our records. (Year above name

Susan Woods 1980 Genevieve Seabrook 1990

Angela McDonnell Sara-Lisa Pirrotta

Salvatore Charles (Sam)

To Megan Dwyei· and Stephen Porter, a son, Nicholas James

To Rachel Barlow and Lachlan Sleeman, a

denotes Class Group) 1967

Sienna Daisy

daughter, Annabelle Elizabeth

1991

Marlese Byfield Phillippa ConneH Marcelle Crosby Amy Hogan

To Priscilla Kiernan and Sebastian Green, a son, Fergus Malachy Deaths

We offer our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of:

1993

1)anielle Kennedy Caroline Strahan 1995 Natalie Vucic

Family News

Sylvia (Tui) Edgerton (Burke), one of our earliest past pupils 1925-1931. Mother ofMary Anita Lyden, Elizabeth McI)owell, Nina Phillips and Louise Keeshan Call past pupils)

Sergio Coperchini. Father of Maria Lisa and Daniela (past pupils)

Jacqueline Drake (MeNamara) at Yarrawonga (past pupil)

Engagements

Alison Lazenby (Year 12 pupil at Loreto

Megan Heron '89 to Stephen Macaw

Roisin Annesley '87 to Gerard Meehan Michele Hamdorf'82 to Richard Barton Victoria Chamberlain '89 to David Rolleston

Jane O'Connell '90 to Stewart Barlow

Cooparoo) News

Dominique Pousset (known as Marie-

Dominique Perronne at school) came to visit during the last school holidays. Dominique has

Suzatinah Hilbert '90 to Kris Court

not been back to Loreto Mandeville Hall since

Gabrielle Briglia '90 to John Dalton Marriages Joanne Kiely and John Albrecht 26.9.98

Daniela Coperchini and Chris Caleo 27.6.98 Jemma McInerney and Thomas Rauter 23.2.98 Erin-Marie O'Neil and Nicholas Peacock 25.10.97

1949 when she left after completing Year 5.

Dominique now lives in France with her husband and has 3 daughters all of whom are married.

Anna Maria Tocigl ( 1989) writes to lets us know how much she enjoys receiving the

Mandevillian and hearing news of' the school and of school friends.

Emma Hart and Daniel Tehan 31.12.97

Lord Yehudi Menuhin

Births

To Jane Cronin and Denis Bergin, a daughter, Matilda-Jane Paddy

To Katherine Cronin and Gary Cuttler, a daughter, Paris Dominique

To Sarah Croagh and Paul Pettenon, a son, James Louis

On Saturday 24 October, the Mandeville String Orchestra was privileged to see Yehudi

Menuhin give a masterclass in the Town Hall.

Four of' Australia's finest young musicians

performed works from the four main periods in music.

To Elizabeth Ralph and Russell Jones, a daughter, Francesca Elizabeth

To Mary Gaynor and John O'Sullivan, a son, Nicholas Patrick

To Jamie Wilezek and Ross Campbell, a son, Noah

To Alice Vaughan and Richard Ekberg, a son, Noah William

To Belinda Cooke and Peter MeGrath, a daughter, Darcie Rose

The 80 year old Lord Menuhin gently gave ideas and suggestions on how to further the technique, musical performance and musical expression of each of the thur violinists. His knowledge of the pieces and ofviolin playing itself was remarkable, and we were certainly inspired from our row of seats iii the tightly packed hall where hundreds of people had gathered to witness one of' the masters ofviolin pass on some of his experience.

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It is an honour and privilege to be elected

Past Pupils' Association News

President of the Association. Sue is certainly a "hard act to follow" and, on behalf of the committee and members, I thank her for all she

What an exciting and challenging time lies ahead as our wonderful school approaches its

has done as President. Sue has led us through a period of significant change with great dignity

75th Anniversary Year. As past pupils we have many tales to tell of our school days!

and fine example - moving with the times, yet

The landmark weekend for the "old girls"

Her achievements are many and my wish is to

commences with the Dinner on Friday 14 May

valuing the warm tradition of "Loreto Spirit". consolidate and build on those achievements.

1999 and continues with the archival/

I look forward to working with the committee

memorabilia display in the historic house on Saturday 15 May. Before this however, "A

and with Dr Anne Hunt in furthering the aims of' the school and the Association and I

Mosaic of Memories" - memoirs of school days al I.oretto Toorak, written by past pupils, will be

particularly look forward to joining as many

published and launched at a twilight celebration

and old - in sharing the celebrations of' the 75th Anniversary. To all Loreto past pupils, families

on Friday 12 March. (I seek the school's indulgence in my first message, to revert to some old terms which these memories evoke -

past pupils as possible - young, middle aged

and friends a very happy Christmas and very best wishes for 1999.

"old girls", 'Loreto Toorak"). The whole Loreto

Teena Croker (Fakhry)

Family will be involved in this event.

President Past Pupils' Association.

We will need numerous helpers to ensure we contact as many past pupils as possible to gather together to "celebrate the past and shape the

From the Archives

future". Our focus as a committee is friendraising rather than fundraising, as the latter will surely

Thank you to those who so kindly sent information that has helped in the identification

follow if our "ranks swell". So please contact me on 9830 0583 (after hours), if' you would like to

of the early photographs published in the last edition of the Mandevillian. Through the

work with the committee, even if it is only to

assistance of Mary England (Rowan), Joan Shirley (O'Leary), Joan Phillips (Weichard),

assist with the 75th Anniversary Year.

Now to news of some recent events. Roisin

Annesley continues to organise the "Jobs for the Girls" evenings. Two evenings have been held and our special thanks go to the speakers, Loretta Bourke and Caitlin English.

Mardi Tovey represents the Past Pupils' Association on the Combined Old Girls'

Association, whose meeting we shall be hosting in August next year. This is a great opportunity to showcase our beautiful school.

The annual Ladies' Dinner was held on 12

Marie Ryan (Parer) and Catherine Starr, we now know the names of all the fairies, and some of'the angels. The exact occasions are less certain but they were probably groups from annual concerts held in 1929 or early 1930s. The middle photograph with the soldiers seems to belong to a later date and has proved more difficult to identify.

Most valuable additions to the archives are

the many wonderful memoirs of past students.

As the 75th Anniversary book is completed, all the. contributions, particularly those which were

August and although smaller and quieter( !) than

not able to be included, are being carefully filed

last year, as always when we gather as past

by Ruth Trait and passed on to be preserved

pupils there was much laughter and lively

permanently in the archives. It is hoped that

conversation. Thank you to Judy Reid (Quin),

they will be used in a future history of the

the guest speaker, who spoke of' the history of

school.

the scliool and showed some wonderful slides of

earlier times at Loreto, in preparation for the coming year. Special thanks also to those who

generously donated raffle prizes. Sue Hickey Tussie Mussie Farm; Edwyna Doyle - Doyle's

Deck and Bistro and Shari Podolakin - the Swap Shop.

There have been a few further contributions

to our museum collection and we thank Margaret Quin (Poynton) for a 1952 account for school fees, signed by Mother Nuala, as well as a photograph of Jubilarians for that year. Marie Rogers (Whelan) has donated her summer hat from the late 1940s and a framed sketch of

At the Annual General Meeting the following

office bearers were elected unanimously: Itoisin Annesley

Vice President

Mardi Tovey

Secretary

Penny Gamble

Treasurer

For all enquiries regarding events contact Mai·di Tovey on 9808 6436. Ifyou wish to join the Loreto Toorak Past Pupils' Association, please forward your subscription of $100 for life

Mandeville Hall. Thank you to Marie, to an anonymous donor for a red blazer pocket and to Maric Ryan (Pam·) for a Sacred Heart badge and her St Joseph's sodality ribbon.

From the Normanhurst archives, Sr Claire Gardiner has sent a wooden, velvet-lined box

with the name Lily O'Hagan on the lid. It was Mother Magdalen's and would have been used when she was superior here in the 1940s.

membership (cheques payable to the Association),

As the year draws to a close and you are cleaning out cupboards, please save any little

together with your name, address, maiden name

treasures from your school days and consider

and year of leaving school, to Penny Gamble, Past Pupils' Association, Loreto Mandeville Hall,

Anniversary display next year.

10 Mandeville Crescent Toorak 3142.

either donating or lending them for our 75th Sr Josephine Jeffery, IBVM (Archivist)

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It's a Jungle ".....flower and a fern, hardly rooni to turn It's a jungle....."

And it was!

On the evenings of' Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September all the Year 6 students performed JUNGLE, a musical by Cenarth Fox.

The audience was wonderfully entertained by the girls, who presented their play with great confidence and enjoyment. The costumes looked

magnificent and the makeup, applied by Year 10 Drama students, was stunningly effective.

Every Year 6 student had a role in the play and all the girls worked very hard throughout the rehearsal process learning the songs, dance choreography and dialogue.

Special thanks must go to Mrs Jennifer Meacham who rehearsed the songs with the girls and Ms Janine Geddes, the Drama

Technician, who designed and operated the stage lighting.

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