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We're off and learning Bishop Hart, now our Archbishop, gives his blessing 1.-R: Mrs K.ithy ()'Connell (Project Manager). Mrs Dointhy Harling. Monsignor (ierard Cudmore.

Archbishop Denis Hart. Mrs Melanie Hannon. Dr Anne Hunt, Br William Wilding Acconipanied by: C)liver Bennett :ind Melimic Hannon -two four yearold students. 2002. St Peters E.L.C.

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Junior School. Catherine Crow|lurst:

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Past Pupils' Association. Rebecca Buettner: Photography. Lynne Beck Sandra Jane and .layne U cbster.

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From the Principal Mother Mary Gonzaga Barry IBVM. who led the courageous little band of Loreto Sisters to Ballarat in 1875, was a remarkable woman in so many ways, a woman of great vision. She exhorted her Lorelo students to "Cultivate /aige-mindedness,· let the,e be nothingpettv and nar,ow inyour view judgments and opinions." She wanted her students to be open-minded and open-hearted in their

dealings with each other and with all people. and to live their lives to the full, enjoying all the blessings and the joys that come our waK embracing the challenges, facing the difficulties, Her words arc just as pertinent for us in 2001 as they were in her daM Let us as Australians cultivate large-mindedness, be it iii regard to our multi-cultural society our indigenous people, the asylum seekers who come for refuge, all those who suffer injustice in our world. May all that we do at school cultivate large-mindedness and open-heartedness.

That Loreto Mandeville Hall is the great school that it is. is due, in large part, to the large-mindedness and the remarkable

generosity of its school family. In this international Year of the Volunteer, our many thanks go to all those volunteers who assist the School in so many generous ways: the parents past pupils and friends of Loreto who serve on various committees, the parents who assist with driving students to various school events and in particular those who assist with the Community Service prograinmes, and all those members of our School community who have given of themselves, of their tiine and of their expertise. and, not least those who give us their financial support. Each and everyone makes a real difference to our School. Long may that tradition continue.

(Dr) Amie Hunt

From the Junior School It is so often

the curriculum on offer in a school

that sets it apart from other schools, however the range of opportunities within the co-curricular programme adds lifq and even more excitement to the academic curriculum. The programme can operate in conjunction with the

curriculum and it adds to the curriculum. Indeed, the co-curricular programme in Junior School at Loreto Mandeville Hall is wide ranging and full of variety.

Throughout 2001, many students in Junior School have had the opportunity to participate in the co-curricular life of f the school and those who have are to be congratulated. In addition to programmes, one offexcursions, incursions and

camps all add to the studies undertaken by the students. Of course, preparation and staffing of such events would not, be possible without the dedication of staff and the beliefthat these opportunities add to the students' learning and are 4

valuable experiences.

The co-curricular programme offered in 2001 is loosely defined under the following areas: Individual Differences, the Arts, and P.E./ Sport.

The Individual Differences department of Junior School has offered many programmes this year, operating before school and during the day. Philosophy has been offered at all year levels for those wishing to explore this area of study. Tournament of Minds, Chess and

Classics Club have been run at various levels for students showing a tlair for these areas of enrichment. Many other programmes have 1 operated through the ID department in the areas of support and giftedness.

Students from Years 1 -6 have taken the opportunity to participate in either of the Strings ensembles- the Mini-Strings or the Junior Orchestra. Some students learn these instruments privately, while others are involved as part of their core music programme at Year 2 ] and involvement in an ensemble enhances that learning experience. Similarly, involvement in the Wind Band is for those learning 11

privately or as part of the Year 5 instrumental programme. The Junior School Quartet is an extension of the core music programme for 1

sonic senior primary strings students, while the Junior School Choir is for those with particular talents and aspirations in the choral area. 1 All students have the opportunity to perform in various forums so we can all grow in our appreciation offine music!

Students in Year 6 have been offered the opportunity to gather with Year 7 students to participate in enriching art activities complimenting the work they do as part of their core Art programme.

individually or as a member of a team. Lunchtime House competitions are available to all students, involvement in school netball and

The P.E. and Sport area is one that provides opportunities for many students to be involved in the co-curricular programme either

basketball teams is also very popular. Classes in aerobics, gymnastics, fencing, tennis and Goalkick (soccer) have also been taken up enthusiastically by the students. The co-curricular programme has also extended to involvement in many competitions and training of all sorts is offered to students wishing to prepare for involvement in a team orjust for a personal challenge.

Thanks to the staff for offering their time outside of school hours to prepare and run these programmes. The students definitely gain from your commitment and expertise.

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competition for those aged between fifteen and twenty-live. Entrants submitted a play of forty minutes duration or under, with the winning plays to be perlormed at St Martin s Theatre in December. Chloe's play,A tlcttli c,31 tlic'

thi)·cl Noon is the story of four less-than-aware students sharing an apartment. who must dispose of an unexplained body, witholit being Calight aniongst the chaos ofthe third tloor. its characters and its Mui-tounds.

Captaincy and House Captaincy Positions for 2002 Festival Music and Drama Leadership positions House Performing Arts Barry Mtisic Leader

Leah Lim

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Katie Rose Smith

Mulhall Music Leader

Veronica Mc(iee

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Tanya Chines

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Edwina ()her

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Caitlin She:lhan

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Cecilia Condon

House Debating Captains and Vice Captains Barry House Debating Captain

Elizabeth Ames

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Anna Smith

Mulhall

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A glimpse into the inner workings of the SRC Fundamentals

The Student Representative Council, fondly known as the SRC, offers elected students the opportunity to develop and practise valuable leadership skills within the School community. Indeed, Joan Kimer argues that one of the most important assets of a successful woman is "Community focus" and advises, "Know that you're a part of a community and work with it."

Each Homeroom is represented by two leaders in each semester. Voting procedures were successfully formalised this year to ensure that all students were given a fair opportunity to

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In 2001, SRC meetings were held twice a term at 7:45 am in the M Centre and were chaired in turn by the

School Captain, Rosannah Healy; School Vice Captain, Sarah D)mon; and the SRC Councillors: Claire Ogilvy, Michelle Podbury and Catherine Ryan. The SRC Councillors also shared the secretarial duties and thereby developed their knowledge of meeting procedure. Formal agendas were set and meetings documented in the form of minutes. Moreover, early morning meetings were impressively catered for by the School Captains and SRC Councillors and vibrant discussion was powered by orange juice and home made muffins.

King Arthur would have been most pleased to see his "round table" concept alive and well in the M Centre and this enabled all to feel a part of a flat management structure. However, when the SRCs weren't working together as a whole group, they worked in their year levels with their delegated leader. Leaders then liaised with me to plan and realise set activities.

Year level leaders

• Year 7: Catherine Ryan • Year 8: Sarah Dynon

• Year 9: Claire Ogilvy • Year 10: Michelle Podbury

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It was with broad smiles. excited voices and a few tears tliat the Japan Trip 2001 assembled at Melbourne Airport on Tuesday, 25 Septeniber, ready for two weeks of sushi, temples and geisha. Oh yes, and we might even get a chance to practise our Japanese.

A fter a couple of luggage weight problems and the teachers being asked many times when we'd be allowed to shop duty free, the 111irteen girls, two teachers and Yuko Iguchi, our Japanese language assistant earlier iii the year, were finally on their way to Japan.

In Fukuoka, where we were homestaying, we went to school at Fukuoka Kaisei. There, we were surprised to find a couple of otlier foreigners, including an American English teacher and an exchange student from Cairns, who loved seeing Aussie faces again. At school, we were constantly kept busy, whether it was seeing what we had for lunch that day ("What's this yellow stuff?"), going down to the local ]00 yen shop (their equivalent of $2 shops), or participating in one of the activities the school had organised for us, such as cooking, calligraphy and visiting the kindergarten.

When the time came to leave Fukuoka. virtually everyone was iii tears at the Shinkansen (bullet train), where our host families had come to see us off, and told us, "You can live with us." However, the thrill of the shopping in Kyoto kept everyone excited.

In between visiting the temples, everyone's luggage grew enorniously

Overall, it was a great trip, and we learnt so much more than just the Japanese language itself. I think most of us will return there iii time.

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We sat at the park, had our play lunch and hal fan hour of play. It was time to get on the bus and head to Flinders Lodge! When we arrived we listened to the rules before they announced our bunk rooms. Veronique was on the top bunk and I was on the bottom bunk. Miss Lindeman came to tell the Barry girls to set the tables for lunch while the others played games. We had hot dogs for lunch. After lunch we had groups. 1 was in group three with Mr Howard. We went to the Web Maze. By the time we had finished we were ready for aftenioon tea.

Our second activity was the Rope Course. After that we had some initiative games in the meadow. Then it was free time iii our bullk rooms. Some girls went bed walking and we used our torches to make a disco!

We needed to have a meeting because girls were going from room to room. After that it was time for dinner. It was roast chicken and apple crumble. Delicious! After dinner it was really dark and time for our bush walk. We desperately tried to find some Drop Bears but couldn't find any. Then we watched a movie called. 'It Takes Two.' Friday 14 September

Our bunk room was full of early birds! We woke up at 6:00 am and talked until breakfast!

Then we went back to our groups and I played on the Flying Fox. 1 was the last person in the group to go on it. It was freaky at the start but it was fun in the end. By the time it was lunch, I was starving. We had salad rolls and after that it was time to pack our bags and put them into the bus. We drove to Ashcombe Maze and went into three mazes.

As we went through the maze we had to figure out the answers to a questionnaire.

We arrived home a little early and played iilore games on the oval as the parents started to arrive. When I got home I had two bowls of spaghetti for dinner and went to bed just after 6:00 pm. I was exhausted! /Welron Swinstead

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mp of thirty-five girls from the Junior School made their First Holy Communion on Sunday, 26 August at St Peter's Church in

i uuidk. The girls had been busy preparing for this special day when they would receive the Eucharist for the first time. We had a , Eucharist workshop earlier in the term so that the families could begin preparing theinselves for this special day.

Our Blessing night, on 6 August, allowed families to come together and pray with the girls. This prayerful gathering allowed us to Irellect on and experience forgiveness in our lives.

Much fun was had on Thursday 16 August when the First Communicants participated in a Retreat Day. We made bread together,

decorated candles to be used on the Communion day. wrote invitations to our special guests and walked up to St Peter's for Mass.

Wlien the big day arrived everyone was extremely excited. Many ofthe girls had been counting down sleeps! Monsignor Cudmore ] Celebrated the Mass and the girls participated in both a prayerful and reverent way.

rhis important faith step with the girls and their families was celebrated in the supportive environment ofthe wider School ommunity 10

p'-----'-- Tournament of Minds frhis year has been very exciting and successful for our Junior School Tournament of Minds teams BA total of five teams, two from Senior School and three from Junior School, competed at the Regional Competition at Swinburne [University on 1 September.

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Holly Roach, Emily Russell, Sophie Russell, India Prior, Gabrielle Coles. Lisette Stevens, Eugenie Prior.

Facilitators: Gaby Warren. Kate Russell, Katrina Prior.

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(Maths/Engineering category) Rebecca Ireland. Stephanie Keary, Cathy Ta, Kirsty Kearney, Alexandra Nelson, Lucy Adamson, Maryrose Tiernan.

Facilitators: Tiffany Pullin, Sharyn Ireland, Ann Kearney.

Team 1, Top L-R: Alexandra Gribben, Alexandra Blackburn ON'via Knight From L-R: Eloise Treacy, Zoe Wood, Stephanie Rizzardi, Emih' Noonan

Each of the teams presented their solution with great enthusiasni, imaginative flair and a superb sense of team cooperation. We were all very proud of them,

not only because of their extraordinary range oftalent but also because of their understanding of, and commitment to, good sportsmanship.

To our delight, Team 1 won the regional competition and went on to the State finals held at Latrobe University on 16 September. Imagine the immense

thrill the School felt when we learned that the girls had won the State final! It was a shining beacon ofjoy in a week when the world was shocked and saddened by violent world events.

Over the weekend 26 to 28 October, the girls flew to Hobert for the National finals, accompanied by family members and Tournament of Minds teachers Penny Trebilcock and Margaret Bowden. The girls keenly appreciated the fact that they were representing all the primary schools in Victoria in the Language/Literature category, and formed a bond with the other five

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Victorian teams (a primary and secondary school team from each ofthe three

categories). They were also able to meet and get to know the two senior school teams from our sister school in Adelaide. Loreto Marryatville, who were representing South Australia in the categories of Language/Literature,

Team 2, Top L-R: Holly Roach, Eugenie Prior, India Prior From L-R: Lisette Stephens, Sophie Russell, Gabrielle Cole. and Enillr Russell

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The biggest thrill was the announcement that our team had won an honours placement. Although not the winners of first place, which went to a team from South Australia, the girls were very happy to know that they were one of two "runners-up" teams, and indeed the only Victorian team out of the six to win a medal.

Team 3. Top l--R: Stephanie Kean. Rebecca heland, Cathy Ta From L-R.· Marie-Rose Tiernan, Alexandra Nel.son, Lucy

We were also thrilled when one of the Loreto Marryatville teams won the

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Secondary Maths/Engineering category. Altogether, very satisfying and exciting results from both the Loreto schools!

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Kate Norris - School Counsellor Ihis is one of the best jobs in the school!" As the School Counsellor, 1 work very closely with the staff and girls at all ages and all year levels dealing with all sorts of things. I find the LMH girls spirited and generous. Since I joinedthe staffin July, they have welcomed and delighted me with their warmth and

charm. It is an enormous privilege to be accepted by young people, to be drawn into their confidence, to assist them to make decisions about their lives and to watch them develop as resilient, responsible and happy individuals. 1 meet with many of them when things are far from perfect in their lives. and the journey we take is often difficult. But it is always a chance to develop new skills and insights and that 111akes it hopeful and worthwhile.

1 have experienced the demands and rewards of working as a school counsellor for a number of years.

Most recently I have been working at Toorak College in Mt Eliza, and before that I was the psychologist at Milton Abbey, a boy's boarding school in England. During my career I have also worked in federal government departments and the pi-ivate sector; but I have made a choice to work in schools, because they are. for a psychologist, a great place to effect positive change.

In my role at LMI I. 1 will strive to maintain a balance between the individual needs of students, staffand families, and those of the

School community collectively. 1 aim to contribute my skills and ideas to ensuring that the School is an environment that responds wit]1 understanding to children's developmental needs in an increasingly complex world. Supporting families by providing a school counselling service has become an accepted part of a school's pastoral care responsibility. Counselling may be helpful to a student as it enriches and extends her problem solving capacity. provides time for constructive reflection, and it may contribute to greater

depths of personal insight. This ultimately leads to the development of tolerant and adaptable people - an ambition many ofus share for our children.

I liave three daughters (iny pride and joy). Their love. enthusiasm for and curiosity about life. sustains and nourishes me. and helps me to see there is always a solution to every problem!

It is with gratitude that I embark on my work here at Loreto Mandeville Hall and I look forward to contributing to the School community.

(Al/·s) Kate Nm·/·ix

Kelly and Hannah learn about the elderly, while the elderly learn about them 'Y ou would think that the views of elderly people would beoldfashioned, buttheyarenot-theyarejustlikeours," Year 10

idents, Kelly MeBride and Hannah Keely said after spending a few hours each Thursday afternoon for five months, helping about residents in a residential care centre.

ilinah and Kelly were meant to visit MECWA's Sir Donald and Lady Trescowthick Centre, iii Prahran, as part of the School's

Community Service programme. from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm each Thursday. but they enjoyed meeting with the residents so much that ithey generally did not leave until 5.00 pm. During their visits they did anything they could to comfort residents, who were almost all aged above eighty-five, and a number of whom suffered from dementia.

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talked with them," Kelly said. "At the start we found chatting with residents who had dementia, quite challenging. as neither of us had any experience with this, but soon we began to understand their difficulties and became much more tolerant in dealing with

rthem ...talking with the residents made us understand what they were going through, and we found the thoughts they expressed were pretty much the same as what we were thinking ...we met lots of different people from different cultures and backgrounds, who had

led very different lives and told us amazing stories."

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annah said that at the start she and Kelly did not know what to expect, but were very enthusiastic about the idea of visiting the 1 [Home regularly as part of the School's Religious Education programme. "Soon it became like a second home as we got to know the people and became very close to them ...we started doing it as a school activity. but very quickly it did not seem like that anymore,

ut rather something we were doing because we really enjoyed it... that's why we stayed an extra two hours most days."

Kelly and Hannah, who have.just finished their visiting commitment, said that they had gained a lot from it, which will

Ibenefit them for the rest oftheir lives. "Patience, tolerance and respect for the elderly will remain with us forever," they said.

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VCE and IB When competition for University places is high, it is a school's responsibility to ensure that the best possible curricillum programme is in place to provide all students with the best possible opportlinity fur success. In Victoria, some schools offer both the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the hiternational Baccalaureate (IB),

The VCE is a curriculum fi-amework system ofassessnient for students in their post-compulsory years ofsehooL mainly Year 11 :ind 12. lt is administered by the Victorian Ciltriculion Assessment Alithority (VCAA), a body lesponsible to the Victorian Minister for Education. It ch:illenges students to excel in academic studies. offers a breadth of subjects for a diverse student body and certificatoi and selects Victorian students fur tertiary admission in uny State. In the year 2001, there are approximately 130.000 students enrolled in the VCE. The programme is a Iso now used in other countries in the region.

The littertiational Baccalaurcute Organisation (1130) is a lion-profit educational foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland. The two year Diploma progi-amme is one of three programmes it offers. the others locussing on the primary and middle years of xehooling. It grew out ofa perceived need for ati international course of study, which could provide a common Curriculum and university entry credential for geographically niobile students. Each student completes a two year course iii six subject are:15. complete a unit called "Theory of Knowledge" und accred its co-curricillar and service actifities under the banner of "('reative Action Service".

Assessinent in both is via a niixture of internal and external components. In the VCR. up to 50% can be assessed internally with the tasks structured by the teacher to suit the context andinterest areas ofthe class. After an extensive review in 1999,

these internal components are moderated against the external component and the GAT when producing the subject scores.

Only 20% ofthe assessment iii the IB is internal with the remainder externally assessed by examinations set by the ]BO centre in Wales and marked by exinniners around the woi-Id.

The educational philosophy as spelled out in the | BO documentation Clearly 5,0,1 Id callse little contlict wit|1 the philosophy at LMI 1. We have a strong commitment to catering fur the individual needs o fall students: we have a sti-ong commitment to

fostering independent. creative. retlective thinkers, we have a vast extra-curricular progranime: we have an emphasis on c 0111 Ililltlity service tied to a commitinent to social justice: we are part of a world wide Lot eto Commullity lind. more specifically. share the same mission and values with the Australian Loreto schools. and we do all this in the context of a Catholic Faith, not just tile liberal humanism as espoused by the IBO.

Again, it [.Mi l, the subject offerings match those o I the 113 at all levels. We have strong Humanities and LOTE faculiE and we coiild offer a compieliensive IB Diploma programme witliout having to offer any different subject offerings.just extra classes which would involve extra staff.

Our aim at LMH is to offer the best possible education to a// st,idents. one which is of the highest quality \vithin the constraints of time. money and place. We feel that the VCE only is the more appropriate vehicle to do this for the following reaxons:

i h is a framework that has been developed locally, with vast input from the teaching profession in the state. It is part ofthe integrated education system in Victoria that progresses from kindergarten to tertiary level and is therefore appropriate for the LM Il environment.

[3 It is a rigorous and well-tested foundation Of Clirricullim and assessment which is coristantly monitored and appraised by the Government Education Authority and is open to scrutiny from all. r It is globally recognised.

I Our students cili-t'ently ellioy great academic success achieving very high ENTERS. A splitting of the cobol-t could undermine this for the non IB students.

Ii] Many of our students participate in University Enhancement Studies which offer a challenging. rigorous programme with immediate benefits such as points towards their tertiary qualifications.

I We have ahnost no geographically mobile students and for those who are. there is no imarantee thal there will be an [B school in their other place ofresidence.

I I Many students now complete part oftheir tertialy studies iii other countries. This is done via collaboration between

universities at tertiary level, not as r year entry students. The VCE, however.just as the IB can be,ised. along with other country specific requirements such as the American SAT tests, as a P Year entry qualification if so required.

L LMIi students aiready pal-ticipate in many co-curricula actir ities and participate in a social sen'ice with justice programme

Our strong RE programme ensures that all students "come to know themielves" as made iii God's im:ige I The Theory of Knowledge component ofthe IB is one ofits strengths but it can be incorporated into the VCE and earlier curriculum in other ways.

I lei-e at LMH. we shall continue to monitor any changes and choices in all programmes so that the best possible offerings are available to your daughters.

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Leonie Conolan (Head of Strings). Katie Eury (Violin Stall), Nicole Lee (Yi- 12) and Stella Gray (Yr 10) they performed 'in rehearsal' situation the Mozart Clarinet Quintet. ;diich is being studied by the Units 3&4 Music Performance students as part of their coursework. The Year 10 Music class also

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this. David gave a Clarinet Masterclass with perforniers -Elisabeth Hunter (Yr 11). Lidia Vitelli (Yr 9), Stella Gray and Natalie Grant (Yi- 12). Aitdience members were Junior and Senior School clarinet students. Our students

benefited greatly from both classes and we were fortumitc to have such a skilled and

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The Sonata Concerto Concert is an unniial event, which showcases the School's most advanced instrumentalists. This year, the

twelve soloists ranged froni Year 8 to 12. and all families of instruments as well as a varied array of composers were represented in the programine, which included a performance by our Music Captain Natalie Grant. Most girls played either a movement from a Sonata. accompanied b> Ms .lodie Lockyer, or a Concerto. accompanied by the Loreto Symphony Orchestra. under the baton of Mrs Leonie Conolon.

Since her arrival as Music Director at Loreto. Miss Mary O'Driscoll has been instrumental in lifting [he profile of this concert. in

order to make the experience tile niest valuable and rewarding performance opportunity for everyone involved. The event. which used to be held at School was. iii 1999. moved up-market to Armadale Uniting Chureli. and was this pear ele,ated to new heights. being staged at Melba Hall - Conservatorium of Music. Melbourne University - one of Melbourne's foremost performance venues. In keeping with this sophisticated venue. soloists appreciated the privilege of wearing concert dress for tile recital. The comfort and atmosphere of this delightful hall also lifted the experience for the audience. making Melba 11:111 ideal for the occasion.

1 would like to thank Miss ()Driscoll fur the enormous effort she put into organising the concert. from selecting the soloists out of so many talented musiciani who auditioned - thank you to all those girls: to finding the accomplished and lovely Ms Lockyer. and arranging generous rehearsals for the girls who were accompanied by her: to granting us the honour and privilege of being able to perform in such a prestigious vernie - and so much more. 1 extend my gratitude to all the music teachers who were involved in preparing the girls. taking part on the day, and supporting the event throughout. as well as our tireless music secretary Mrs .lennifer Dickson. without whom. the Sonata Concerto Concert couldn't be.

Thank you to the Loreto Symphony Orchestra. who played that ofteii undervalued, yet vital role of accompanying a number of soloists,and most ' Wri

importantly, thank yoll to the audience. We particularly appreciate the support tliat staff. friends and other nieinbers ofthe School community give our niusicians and the Music

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For many weeks beforehand, singers froin 3 ears 7-12 attended nullicrotls rehearsals in preparation for the performance. The Senior School'% Vocal Ensemble and Choir were much in demand, as not only were we required to sing, but we also had to "dance".

We welcomed back to Loreto our Choreographer Annabelle Smith (Xenior C horister of 2000) who worked with us endlessly to put that extra 'oomph' and style into our movements fur songs such as 'Rhythm of Life'. To Nome

of us the movements were a little Ii}{icult to co-ordinate. but as Ms O'Di·iscoll :11„:iys says, "Practice makes

Perfect", and our end result in fact, 0roved to be just that. Thank you also to out- band who provided much of the musical support for the evening --*lr Ilabbeo, lis Anderson, Miss O'Driscoll. Nicol Lee, Natalie Grant :ind Diana Bou man, and to Mrs Elliott who assisted backstage.

Singers on Stage replaced our much loved Singers %oiree for this year hon ever I'm qure all the girls u ho participated in "A n[ight on Brgad,way" would agree that it was an ext,·enl ich fun :ind exciting new event. ./exxica }'oung, }'ear /0

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On Sunday 21 October. all oftim Junior School Ensenibles performed at a concert in the Senior School Gymnasium, To begin this amazing afternoon, the 11-umpet players of the Jlillior School (Sophie Russel[.

Emily Russell, Naomi Scully. Cathy Ta. Bethany England and Lucy Barker) all played a trumpet fanfare from The Kings Trumpets.

Following this, the gii-ls from the Miiii Suings (Years 1 - 5) played a variety of'songs. Afterthis, otherensembles. Choir. Wind Band.

Recorder Ensenible, Orchestra and the String Quartel played or sang their pieces to the audience. The concert was a great success thanks to al| the preparation put iii by the girls and the members ofstaffwho helped to (,1-ganise this fantastic afternoon. I think all of the audience agreed! Thank yoii to Mr Shearman and all the music staff for giving us so many opportunities to enjoy being involved in music at Loreto

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9?€€0,4,/e tuemdhu at 21*6, Approximately seven years ago. we began playing in the Junior School Recorder linsemble. Although we were inexperienced in ensemble playing and were still working on perfecting the C ma.jor scale the fun that Recorder Ensemble had to offer was already apparent. That first year we didiit win any awards. but as the years have passed. our skills liave iniproved and the standard of the ensemble as a whole is much higher.

Over recent years, the Recorder [insemble has become a frequent conipetitor in many eisteddfods around Victoria. This year, the Senior Ensemble won rt place at the Waverley Eisteddfod, while the Junior Ensemble gained an Honourable Mention. At the Royal South

Street Society Competitions we gained numerous placings in the solo, duet and consort sections and Junior and Senior Recorder Ensemble won 1 v place iii their respective ensemble sections. Special congratulations nitist be giveii

to Alexandra Blackburn (Yr 6) and Stephanie Rinardi (Yr 6). who won 3 and 2 niedals respectively. Those girls were also featured in the local Ballaratnewspaper!

The Recorder Ensembles play at various school functions throughout the year. It offers both recorder students. and others a valuable opportunity to practise their ensemble skills. and it is one of the few instrumental groups in the school that is able to include students who do not learn a musical instrument.

Recorder Ensemble has become a most important part of the School's Music Programme, and will continue to provide enjoyment to many students in the future. We

thank Ms De:ma Dodds for all her hard work and support of all recorder players. //annah C Tokwum & A'/sa Alusoh-no, }ear /0

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It was with great excitement that tile School

successfully achieved their Associate of Music

Assembly on Tuesday 9 October received the

Pei-ic,nnance Diplomas (A Mus A) in October

liews of Penny Wanghs achievement of her

this year. All girls. extremely skilled and

Licentiate of Music (L Mux A) Performance

talented musicians, are to be commended on

Diplonia. This is an outstanding achievement for

their success. Jane. who also plays the oboe. is

any stlident and the fact that Penny is only iii

a member of the Loreto Symphony Orchestra,

Year 1 0. ix testament to her exceptional ability

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and talent as a pianist of the highest order. To

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achieve her L Mus A, Penny was required to

give a Concert Recital performance of about l'orty-live minutes duration to two examiners.

Also required of the examination candidate is detailed general knowledge and musicianship skills relating to the works performed and their

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accompanies student performers at Lunchtime Concerts and Oak Parlour recitals. Jane has

achieved much success in recent years at L-R.· ./ime ihi/heson, }'ear /0 Ilamuth Coleman, Year 10 und i Eisteddfods this year receiving 1'+ prize. the Sanumtha Lim. Year 9

Junior Scholarship at the Mordialloc Eisteddfod and 1 " prize - Piano Trios - in the 16 years & under section at the Dandetiong Eisteddfod.

composers.

Penny herself made the following observations iii relation to her success:

"[)oing L Mus A was similar to doing my A Mus

Hannah. whose second instrument is Flute, is a member of the Loreto

Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band, Senior Choir and Recorder Ensemble.

A. there was the occasional '1'm sick ot

practising' but also a special kind of inotivation

Samantlia, whose second instrument is piano, is a member of tile Loreto

that this would be iny last AMI:13 Piano exam. I

Symphony Orchestra and the Mandeville String Orchestra. Earlier this year

spent sonic anxious days waiting and praying for

Saniantha achieved great success as joint recipient of the Paul MeDer-mott

tile lesult. which took a week to coiiie however.

Violin Scholarship. a highly regarded violin coirpetition fur violinists aged

as 1 look back on the days 1 spent long hours practising, 1 know it was worth it.

15 years and under. She also achieved successes in Violin Solo sections at

Eisteddtods including 1'1 place in the 14 years & under section at Waverley

1 would like to thank iny teacher Mrs Eupei Lin

Eisteddfod and Fid place in the 14 years & under section at the Manningham

as 1 could not have achieved my success without

Eisteddfod. Samantha is a member of the Melbourne String Ensenible,

her. Also to the support of the LMH Music Statt including the Director of Music, Miss

Congratulations to all girls fur their excellence in performance and for their

O 'Driscoll. and to my fri ends who helped me get

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Barbara Johnston has taught Ilute at LMH for over twenty years. In December 2000 slie was awarded the T.Mus.A. - Teacher of Music, Australia and. at the

graduation ceremony held at Melbourne University. the

Austi-Lilian Societyof Music Education added its Award to her as the outstanding candidate in those examinations. The T.Mus.A. ix Licentiate level. and is 4.- -JArh

the highest teaching award given by the AMEB. The practical and theoretical examinations require a pass mark of 75%. The research is ofa Masters degree standard, and candidates present a substantial portfolio of works selected ttom:ill AMEB grades.

I lere. an analysis of teaching difficulties and solutions is required, together with a discussion of the philosophy of teaching. The T.Mus.A. syllabus is strongly weighted toward the piano. so considerable independent research in Ilitte aspects was necessary. Barbara studied iii libraries at Melbourne University, the VCA, and overseas Con the Internet). She 12)und the work fur

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Where can you find cowboy hats, giant peaches, neurotic weathermen and glass slippers?

At the Junior House Drama Competition of course!

This year's competition proved to be a great afternoon's entertainment. Four engaging short plays were performed on the Mandeville Hall stage to an appreciative and delighted audience. The plays selected by the Year 8 student directors were, Show Down at the Dry Reach Saloon (Mornane) directed by Bridget Blackburn and Alexandra Smith, James and the Giant Peach

(Mulhall) directed by Sunday Barca Irving and Jacqueline Micallef, Fame (Ward) directed by Hannah Carrodus and Kathryn Sharpe, and Cinderella (Barry) directed by Alexandra Bingham and Tina King. The overall standard of direction, production and

performances were extremely high, and the adjudicator, Mrs Georgie Parker, found it a challenging task to judge the ultimate winner.

Congratulations to Mornane on their first well-deserved win. They have broken an eleven year drought! Well done to all casts and crews, and special thanks to our wonderful Drama staff, Mrs Robyn Kay, Ms Joan Morgan and Miss Megan Deyell (Drama Technician) for all their support, encouragement and dedication.

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rhe coming of the ne\\ tenn saw one of the highlights in the Drama calendar. Both the Year 11 Theatre Sludies classes presented a sniorgasboid of mitid-blowing theatrical perforniances, A niodernised interpretation of the mystical fairytale "Cinde/·cl/a" and tile quirky and playful story of mischievolls Brownies iii Un Cahoots " were perforined in full houses to delighted audienceh. A class collaboration of thi-ec nionths dedicated to rehearsals

and stagecraIt preparations resulted in Ilawle< s perform ances by the girls. who not only had to act bill also each took care of a stilgecraft area as well. A recipe fur disaster, possibly, but iii true theatrical style it al| pulled together at tile last minlite fur the audience's enjoyment.

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Australian Sport Aerobies Championships - Melbourne Saturday 22 - 23 September 2001 C ;o I (1

Youtli Intermediate Groups

Sassa Bomba Team - Jenna Flack, Julia Pashula, Alexandra Smith and Romy Low (Year 8 and 9 team) (; old

Novice Trio

1)ream Team - Kate Fetterplace. Cheryl Holt and Jessica Fetterplace (Year 12 an past students team) Gold Level 1 - Intermediate Trio

Untouchables - Sat-ah Adanison. Steplianie Rinardi. Zoe Harper (Yeat- 6 team) Silver

Level 1 - Interniediate Trio

Starburst - Prildence Maynes. Rebecca Moore and Kaylah Malisliev (Yeal- 6 team) Silver

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Kate l·'ette!-place (Year 12) Silver

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Level 1 - Intermediate Groups Babalishious - C assie Oaten, Sarah Clemmens, Diarne Petras and Lia Brett (Year 6 team)

National Aw,ards:

Coach of the Year : Kerryn C ormick (LMII Head Aerobics Coach) Official oftlie year: Rebecca Rowe (LMH Assistant Aerobics coach)

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Sports Tour, July 2001 In the July holidays a group of 27 students and teachers travelled to Brisbane to compete iii the Southern Skies Sports Tournament. in either netball or hockey. Teams from all over the world. including

Malaysia, Botswana :ind New Zealand were present at this piestigious compelition. The Loreto girls were fortullate enough to stay at Stuartholme. a private girls' school located just outside the city centre.

The school wras situated on the inountaintops with a view that went for miles! And everyday we would stand on our balcony and say. "How's the sci-enity?"- This became a very popular phrase whilst we were on tour! Thirteen weeks of intensive training were bound to pay ofti Early morning starts. late afternoons and weekend training was al| a part of tile lead up to the tour. Our hard work and dedication gave us the niotivation .vo/·/1- '/,im·.Ve/ball /eam

to strive to do our very best.

The Nethall team had a hard programme playing two to four games each day. The team often girls from Years 9 to 11 finished with five u ims. one draw und six losses. - an exceptional outcome. Due to these wins, the girls went through to the Grand Final. Supporters were lined up all along the court lines, cheering on the Loreto team, Even the St Andrew's Rugby team was supporting the girls by performing their Haka, The atinosphere was fantastic, but unfortiinately they lost to St Andi-ew'+ by three goals - a very close game.

The I lockey teani also played exceptionally well. They lind a

very hard programme with their very first game against the amazing Malaysian I lockey team. The competition was very challenging. but they matched tile performances of these

National Hockey tennis and hockey associations in all areas of the game. This showed when Jane Furze (Year 1 0) was selected

for the Barbarian team, which is a team of the best players in the competition. and was chosen by the coaches ofall the tennis.

They won their tinal to take thein through to another final. and won 2- 0. coming filth overall. They were known throughout the competition for their high spirits and LOUD School war Cry. The lour however was not all netball and hockey. Spending a

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day at Dreamworld and a night on the Brisbane River were just

sonic of the activities that we did during out week away, Out day at Dreaniworld involved The Tower of Terrot, The Giant

Drop and, of course, a visit to the Big Brother studios, to purchase some bunny ears. A great time was had by all! Life long friendships were made across iiI] Year levels. and between staffand students. We would like to thank the School for giving

us this fantastic opportuility. Special thanks goes to our conches: Mrs Cathy Hunt. Miss Emily Smith, Miss Lucy Vallence und Mrs Lesley Gillespie who gave up their time to come with us.

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On Tziesday 11 September. the girls then presented their knowledge to the School community. Dressed as their chosen character they took on the actual persona oftliat person. They brought along props that they had made which related to their cliaracters life. All classes visited their presentations. which were set up in the millti purpose room. They selected questions from their question boxes. read tile poetry. and asked questions about the Drops and displays. h was amazing to see the Preps

being drawn iii by Mary McKillop s kind words, while the Year 4% were quite amused as Dawn Fraser told them she enjoyed a beer! May Gibbs sweelly explained why slie loved to draw. while 1 rene Moss told ofthe di flic,Ilties she had encountered in struggling to receive an edlication. Students gazed admiringly at Ethel Richardson and were saddened to hear of the loneliness and sadness in her life, Evonne Goolagong was looking .1% lit as ever and mesmerlied her audience with stories about her life as

the first Australian aborigine to reach such heights in tennis. Pat ()'Shane had many admirers as she explained her aborigilla 1 heritaue and what it was like to he a judue. .

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Loreto has a very proud tradition ofsporting excellence dating back to the early days when the School was established at Mandevi//c //a// in 1924. Competing against neighbouring schools continued right through the 194()s and well on past the Melboiirne Olympic Games of 1956. Throughout the 1960% and 1970%

Loreto fielded a number of teams in numeroiis sports including tennis. lencing. basketball and volleyball.

Hundreds of girls competed against out- traditional rival Genazzano. but also against a number of other Catholic Girls' Schools including Sacte Coelli. Catholic Ladies College. Presentation College and Kildara.

During the same time. our sporting prowess was pitted against other schools namely St Catherines, Melbourne Gii-Is' Grammar. P.L.C. and even St. Kevin s College, Although we never participated against St Kevins on the tbotball field, our fencing team always managed to do quite well against them. In 1969. after Karen Corry, Natalie Rodriglize, Karen GrillithsSmith and Jill Wellsted found out that the score was 8-8. they decided to -fence to a decision". and linally came out the victors.

But it was the staff-student softball match of the same year that made the students of Mandeville Hall wish they had mi extra

player on the field. The game commenced in the afternoon of the 8 May, with the 'A sottball teani competing against the staff. All was going well until the whistle was blown. It was then revealed that the team oistaffconsisting of. Sisters Jennifer Burchell. Yvonne. Jane McPhee and Diaan together with Misses Bell, Sweeney and Pemberton won the game by a mere one point. The team of stlidents were S. Taylor, J. Dynon. M. O'Connor, M, Blake, S. Kennedy, A.Hollywood, J. O'Brien. .1. Wellsted und A. Farley.

The School iii:gazine of 1969 reported. ':.,the school discovered that their 'A' softball team was capable ofbeing defeated.

What was this team of 'Super' athletes who stiddenly wiped the confident smiles off the faces of out softball champions? It was the dreaded staff!"

The sporting excellence developed throlighout the 1960x thi·ough to the 1980s was a credit to Patricia Schaeffer, Sports Mistress. who only this year passed away. Her memory lives on today with the present gymnasium being named in her

lionour. These sporting achievements are continued today throughout many other sports including rowing. badminton, cross country. diving. water polo gyninastics. aerobics and cricket.

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Our Dream takes shape This time last year there was not even a hole in the ground just a dream ofwhat was to come. Now,

before our eyes. that dream is taking shape and our new Sports and Art Centre is fast becoming a reality.

While it blends quietly into tlie streetscape of Millicent and Clendon Roads. the new centre houses a e

huge range of facilities catering to the needs of all students lioni Prep till-ough to Year 1 1 Getting in the Swim In the Pool I lall. there is a shallow Learners' Pool to

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support our very yoting learners. The 25 nietre main pool has 8 lanes and supports 1 metre und 3 metre

diving boards. The depth allows for swimming. diving and water polo. On the western wall, a stunning mural by our Artist-in-Residence. Lizette Bell (PP '98) will

give unique expression to the sports theme and a

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Visitors' Gallery on the first tloor \vill provide great viewing of pool acti,ities furupto 100 seated spectators.

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The Sports Hall provides line markings for four Badminton Courts. one Netball Court, one Basketball

Court and two Volleyball Courts on a spi-ung wooden floor. This at-ea will also be the ne\v hoine for

Aerobics. The ramp from the entrance has glass walls

on both sides. giving visitors the opportunity to take iii all the action from the nionient they enter the Sports Centre. .lhove.- l ooking acm., 1 /he /4,0/ 1/all 1(„,·ank thlli, cm h·,·mic

Gymnasties Centre of Excellence The separate purpose-designed Gymnaxium contains a

foam pit and all apparatus can be fixed into place l'or safe and convenient use. The flooring provides a spring run up area fur vaulting and other aerial

routines. Viewing areas on the first floor ensure a comfortable view ofall the action. Also located on

this floor are a Physical Education Classroom, a well-

equipped weights training room, change rooms, first aid room. staff facilities and a kitchen.

Senior Art Centre

The Art Centre is at the southern end of the complex. with two levels of teaching and learning areas for

senior Art On the upper level are specialist facilities for photography and a dedicated computer resources space. as wel] as two additional Art areas. The ground

floor contains a large classroom space wit]1 adjacent The C M.„'n mon· oft/w /lism i, · //rmsc vie,i·ed /117·ough /he

storage and drying areas for student works. A fully

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glazed walkway. at two levels, connects the Sports

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Centre, Art Centre and the Historic House.

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Opening May 2002!

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Help LMH Girls Make a Splash!

Thank you to our Supporters

Arts and Physical Education are an essential part of the rich fabric ofa modern education. The new Sports and Art Centre will be a learning environment that will enrich both areas in their explo ration ofcreativity and aesthetics and social. cultural and physical wellbeing. Who knows, we may even nurture out- own Olympic Medallists or Archibald Prize winners here!

Hard work behind the scenes

Such fantastic facilities are made possible through the wholehearted support and commitment of the school

lamily. The planning and development is the result of hundreds of hours of wo rk behind the scenes by stall' and Council and Committee niembers. Thanks to you all.

This building is Stage 1 of Loreto's Property Master Plan and in the time leading lip to its construction many farsighted people in our community had ali-cady made a commitment to support the Bllilding Fund. By September this year lialfour fundraising taiget of $2.5million had been pledged. Thank you!

Parents Make a Splash

In October we launched the "Make a big Splash!" appeal to all current families. asking them to join our donor team and help make it possible fur Loreto girls to make their mark in every sporting arena. It has created a tremendous response. Donations and pledges are still coming in and close to $400,000 has been added to the fund.

The names o fall donors are listed on Pg 31 and 32. Thank you to you all, We are most appreciative of your gifts Help from Past Parents and Past Pupils In the New Year we will extend the request for support to past parents and to past plipils, in the 2002 Annual

Giving Appeal. We hope you will support this important project. Small contributions from many people all help the total to grow.

Recognising Special and Memorial Gifts

Loreto Families may wish to take the opportunity to make a special gill to be recognised in naming a pat-t of the

new centre -· perhaps as a memorial to honour a relative or other admired person. perhaps in recognition of several generations who have gained a ureat stail in life from their education here at Manderille, If this would be of interest to your family. Dr I limt or the Director of Development, Mrs Stephanie West. would be delighted to discuss this with you. Please phone (03) 9826 0211.

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Stephallie

Swimming Pool Mural Late last year the Art Department was giveii the challenge of coming up with a creative and innovative idea for a

very large mural for the swimming pool area in the new pi

Sports Centre. After inuch thought and debate the concept t¥

of creating a pholograph ic montage o f i mages of L M 11 students swinimmg underwater was born, During this term Lizette Bell. an award winning photographer and past pupil. was invited to be the artist in residency and. in doing so, take on the challetige of creating the mural.

On 13 August members ofthe LM[[swim team worked with Ms Bell and tile Year 11 Studio Art class at the

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre to create sonic beautiful underwater photographic images. A selection of tliese images will now be arranged and perhaps digitally enhanced to create what we all expect will be a very exciting, original and artistic addition to the new swimming pool ai-ca.

Pholograph courtes' Lizette Bell ('98) (Ats) Sund/·a ./ane, Art ('cm diliator

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Our Sincere Appreciation Many thanks. and blessings fur Christmas and the coming year. to all members ol the Loreto Mandeville I lall School lamily who support the School in m yriall ways.

We wozild particularly like to ticknowledge those individuals who have donated motley to the School this year. through the Allill!:11 (living Appeal or to the Bilikling Flind in addition to tile contribution made with School Fees. It is this generous philanthropy which makes it possible fur us to continue providing the best possible Catholic edlication fur our gil-Is.

E.very eITort has been made to acknowledge all donations, formally pledged or received, according to the express wixlies 01 the donor. Thank you all fur your generous gifts.

Ifyou are interested in supporting the School by making a donation or leaving a bequest to Loreto Mandeville I hill in

yolli Wil|. t|le Director o<Development, Ms Stephanie West would be happy to hear from you. Contact her on Ph 9826 021 I or email wests@linli.vic.edu.ati.

Annual Giving Appeal The Annual Giving Appeal this year began in June when we mailed our "4 Coffees" brochure to past Students u ho attended Loreto Mandeville Hall between the years of 1954 and 2000. 111 September we itn ited past stildenth who itttended our School prior to 1954 to consider a gift to the Annual Giving Appeal. Donations have come from fur and

wide and we 11:ne been most grateful 12,1- the support which many of you have shown. expecially as a number oiyoll probably receive requests for help from a myriad ofdeserving organizations. To date the Appeal has raised $11,475.

and gilts are still being received as the Appeal is open until theend ofthis year. The number of donors has increased this year. which is wonderttil!

As many ol you will be aware. the Atillual (living Appeal provides funds for a variety ofareas within the School. So mally aspects of school life are enhanced due to your generosity. Here :11 Loreto Mandeville I [all. the sound oftrucks

loading and concrete mixers churning has become second nature as we watch the wonderful new Sports and Art Centre take shape. What a fabillous thcility it will be!

Oil a totally different scale. after inonths 01' delic:itc restoration uork. golden cherubs and intricate leafy patte!-11% have j U>.1 beeii revealed to us on the wal|paper in the entrance foyer ofthe Historic 1 louse. The detail is astounding! We thank you sincerely for supporting these projects. and others, with generosity ofspirit and a philosophy of sharing. It is greatly appreciated. (th·x) / i·mic Rr.·cm/(il

2001 Annual Giving Appeal Donors As at 15 November 2001

Anonymous Donors - 16

.loan Burne (Roberts)

Mary C Allen (Shillito)

Phillipa Buxton

Mary Hollywood (Fouler)

Michelle Anderson (Jacquinot)

Mary Blixtoll (O'Brieii)

Marcia Horsfall (May)

lit-idgette Holland

Rita Andre (()'Sulle,an)

Edwytia Doyle (Fitzgerald)

Lisa Ives (Brownell)

Pitilielit Austin

Suzanne Dwyer (Timmons)

Andrea James (Cainovale)

Louise Hartone (0'Leary)

Annie Edmonds (Lynch)

Cynthia Keenan (Iliggins)

Claire Baxter

P:iniela Ensor

Carmel Kehoe (O'Connor)

Finma Baxter- (Robinson)

Pati-icia Ficarra (Warry)

Pamela Keith (Haikyard)

Ingrid Binental (Kapper)

Eleanor Fillucalle (King)

[)orothy Kelleher-Dixon

Deirdre Black (MeSwiney)

Angela Fletcher (Gilchrist)

Meg Kelliher

Elinbeth Blackie

Annaleise Fredeman

Mary Kevin (Lodge)

LiA Blake (Clowes)

1 lelen Fyfe (Webb)

Anne Kuhn (Gallagher)

Laura Borg

Gabrielle Geddes (Farley)

Sue Lally (Flanagan)

Ann Borgliesi (I[ouston)

Mai-garet Golder (Brewster)

Joan Landy

Mr and Mrs F R Bosci

Josephine Gorman

Jill Lethlean

,Angela Howler

Anna Gowers (Cunningham)

Atinc Leing (Steiner)

Amanda Brandt

Abigail S Grant

Kate Maclurcan (Connellan)

Sii/anne Bratiton

Katherine Griffiths

Anne Mahoney (Filcock)

Maria Brownell (Lightfoot)

Min-ian n e Hartinanis (Hotiali)

Ilelen Marron CHealy)

Aileen Ruesing (Marston)

Ann Ilili (Westmore)

Susan Martens (Mighell)

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Pei'ri McCarthy ([38yles)

Janette Peck (C)'Sullivan)

Rachael Sleeman (Barlow)

Sarah McDonald

Maryellen Peppard

Adele Smith (Feakes)

Jean Melincroe (Garrett)

Sits,nine Perine/el (Cronin)

Catherine Smith (Marraffa)

Elizabeth MeKenzie (1-{skdale)

Caroline Perrett

Meita Sockotio

Adrienne MeMalion (Williams)

Sarah Perrett (Wins|lip)

Alicia Staindl (13.ziley)

Louise MeNaniara (Whelan)

Vikki Peters (('littiM)

1:lizabeth Sturges (Wimpole)

Jacqueline MePhail (Vanheeins)

Sarah Pettenon (Croagh)

.lillian Sutton (Lambert)

1 le|en Swim (Naughton)

Roisin Meehan (Anne. ley)

Yolande Phillipson ([)wyer)

Toni Meehan

Trinity Pinner

Kittie Taylor-

Rosalind Merry (Ahearn)

Megan Porter (Dwyer)

Mardi Taylor

Patricia Millogue (Carolan)

Emma Readman

Pia Taylor

Denise Moore (Lali/)

Ile|en A Reid (Plillikett)

Beverley Tiernan (0'Connell)

Heleii Mullany

Judy Reid (Quin)

Nanette Tighe (C)'Biyan)

Lisa Murdoch (Curmin)

Monique Richardson (Shield) Christine Rigby (Weisi)

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Vivienne Nemee

MaMa Triaca (Starr)

Gloria Ng

Michelle Rodrigues

Katie Tuke

Denise O'Callaghan (Owen)

Lynne Rosenthal

Vicki Tzimas

Trish O'Connor

Ast, id Ross-Smith (Meier)

Patricia Vardy (Dowling)

Deidre O'Day

Marie T Ryan ( P.irer)

Su/anne Wakeham (Loftlls-Hills)

Geraldine O'Day (Vatiheems)

Amy Scally

Mary Walters (Buxton)

Dawne-Marie 0'1 airell

Julien n e S c:11 ff ( Molon ey )

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Joan Oleary (Shirley)

Caroline Silk (W'oodley)

Janet Whiting

Sue Olney (Hanrallan)

Alison SiIke (Fraset-)

Mary Aim Willis (Du yer)

Phyllis O'Rorke (Weame)

Catherine Sim

.limet Woodman (Wation)

Natalie O'Sullevan

Jane Sitin (Hodgkinson)

Brigid Wright (Me(illigan)

Jan Paull

Dymptia Sleenian (Gooch)

Hilima Zonia (Ul silli) Susan Zsi/%111.11111

Sports Centre Donor Team and Supporters

Anonymous Donors - 6

Sharman and lidward Chia

Remy and Spencer Adams

Lucy Und Don Christie

Frances. Clare and Penelope Anderson

Bella and Tim Church

Rosita and Jude Aranha

Helen and Adrian Clark

John B Arthur and Family

Sophie C i,u ke

Wendy and Robert Ashcroft

Marearet Coffey and Damian Coleridge

Rachel Bachowski

Kathy and Andrew Colien

Marita and Sam Ball

Mariellen and Stephen Coles

Judy and Geoff Barrow

Coloe Family

Bartone Family

Sue :ind Rob Cooke

Ken-vii und Phonse Gangitano .lane and [)an Gardam

Sarah Gitytior

Kathy and Greg Gibson Grace liamily

Cirant Family Rita and Michael Green Moureen and Nicholas Green

Lisa and John Gribbin 1{Ii/abelli und Bill (irierson

Elizabeth and David Beatty

Cherhy 11 and l laro Id Cottee

Cas and Fred I laig

Beverley and Kevin Black

Meredith and Chris Di|toll

Li/ and Kevin Ilalpin

Teresa and Mark Brady

Loinse and John Date

Brennan Family

Caitlin Davey

Deborah and Nick Broome

Leni and (iary Dempsey

Maria and Reg Brownell

Sandra and Jose De Oliveira

Caitlyn Burgi

Vicki and Jaines Dynon

Mrs Elizabeth Burns

.lili und Ronald lindes

Butler Fai11ily

Lisa and Peter England

Elizabeth Blitt

Deidre and John Finemore

Kirstyn and Emma Campbell

Judy and Tony Fitzgerald

Mary and Shaun Carney

Emily Foetiander

Hannah and Ruby Carrodils

Deniece Fon

Mary Amie and John Carroll

Bernadette and Warwick Foster

Casey Family

Stuart W Fowler

Gabrielle and Anthony Cavallough

Carolyn and Nick Freezer

Bernadette and Francois Xavier Chani

Amanda und Nicola Fuller

Rosa and Dolphus Cheng

Mary-lillen and Frank Funder Ann and Aldo Gandolli)

Melanie and Peter Hannon

Louise Hayes Pt'tie and Mark I lealey Vivienne and Terry Healy Breda and Alfred Ilermeg Sr Margaret 1 lomier Pattie and Rllpei-1 Hood Lindy and Peter I loward Diana and Pull| I loy Dr lillie | Ililit

Jan and .leff Hunter

Ilyine Family Meiko and Flls.10 Itc Mr I.iii .James

Peter Jetikins and Mary Marwick lan T Jones

devlopment

Ji-eissati Family

Richards Family

Lynette and .jacques .lollbert

Maureen and Andrew Ries

.lill K:illc,iii:iils

Lee and Lance Rimes

Mich.iel K.illoniatix

1 [ollv:ind Minima Roach

Keary Family

Charmaine. Colin and Rachel Rodrigues

Kay and Tony Killen

Mrs Lynne Rosenthal

Mariella and Palll Kirklium

Painela and Andrew Rowe

Jacqueline Kolltouillah

Kate:ind Stephen Russell

Anna and Palll Lacar a

Annabelle and Terence Scanlon

Sue and Mi)ntie Lester

Mi- Andrew Schmidt

Lily and .1.imes Li

Michael F Scully

Jo and Mike Lonergan

Paniela and Richard Scully

LMI{ Aquatic Club

Jane and Sophie Serong

Loreto Mimdeville Hall Parents' Association

C)iii-unia and limmanuel Sfendourakis

Sara Mite[.eod

Sandra and Tony Sgt-o

Pamela and Bryan Madden

G and C Sharpe

Maggie and Ron Madden and Family

lan Shut tock

Maree and Damien Maguire

Karen and John Sheldon

Mallieson Family

Carolyn Slienibrey

Glenys and David Mattei

El, ira Shenoy

Caroline and Phillip Maynes

Ms Catherine Sim

Jennifer and Peter MeBride

Ilitda and John Simonds

Not-een and.lim Melarthy

S,1\ and Gaspare Silialmi

Jenny and Terry McCartney

13:ibelle Sleinis

Mark MeCombe and [:li/:lbeth lizint

Arleen and Peter Smitl eram

Maria and Peter McCormack

Ayaka and Yukika Soga

Elyse Mchierney

Melanie and Georue Steriziou

Espy and Dazid MeKeivie

Dr Susan Stevens

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Lyndel| und Peter Me[-ally|lilli

Emnia Ste\\ art

Julie and Bernard MENamara

Sharon and Craig Stockdale

MeNainarn Family

Anne and Pitti-ick Sweeney

Lyn und Duncon MePherson

KAn Phan und 1 -itong Ta

Marita and John Molloy

Sr Ellie Taffe

Moll Family

Maria and Michael Tehan

Geraldine and Phillip Mustey

Amanda and Peter Tehan

Louise and Keitli Mil timer

Lissa and Phillip Thomas

Maria Myers (lens)

Sandra and Damien Tiernan

Catherine and Gary Nelson

Christine and Robert Tischier

Lon and Phon Nguyen

Maddie. Bella and Sophie Tostevin

Julie und Peter Nigro

I liliiry and Richard Tracey

Elizabeth Nohm

Ruth Tr.iit

Susan and Robert North

1-1 .11 et s Faillily

Pauline and Terrv Oaten

Yelena and Victor Tsarenko

Grace and Brendan C)'131-ien

Rosalie and 1 lenry Turnbull

Christine C)'llivan

Paige Tynel

Julien und Mary:inne ()'Connell

Wendy und Marcus Varrenti

Mrs Kathy C)'Connell

Lynn und John Vines

Prue and Chris Ogilvy

Anne and km Wallace

Oklham Family

Bernadette. Clare and Margaret Walsh

Pailitic :ilid Tony Olthof

lie Shen and You Tiny Waiig

Anne O'Neil

Jodie and 11:trald Weinhandl

Lina and Walter Palior

IVE Stephanie West

Colleen :ind Vincent Paptiluca

Maureen and Patrick Whelan

Pearse Family

Kath Lind Peter White

Ana and Robert Pellicano

Alexandra and Andrew Wilkinson

Jeanette and Desmond Pereira

Sinione Wood

kle|ell mg Atitonio Petricola

Chantal and Anthony \Vright

Ms Louise Peyton Gaynor and John Phillips Lisa and Chris Pideock

Naomi and Denis Podbury Angela and 1 hoinas Portelli I lelen and Joe Pre lovsky

All Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Donors are acknowledged on the

Rajadurai Family

temporary Honour Board displayed in the Student Office. Their

Gene, ieve mid Peter Rimlilly

names will eventually have pi-ide of place in the foyer of the new

Mrs Judy Reid

Sports and Art Centre. Thank you to every supporter.

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Principal's School Report for 2001 As we come to the end 01 2001.1 recall the sense ofjubilation and

Premier's Awards uere won by Rebecca Pei-eii-:i. Julia Dehm.

pride at the start of the year as H e celebrated the centenatry of tile

Cassandra Fry. und .lane Stewart. Julia Dehm. Cassandra Fry.

Federation 01'Australia. that inomentous time when the separate

Katherine MeMahon und Rebecca Percira were awarded

British colonies of this great solithern land came together. not as a

Commonwealth Students' Awards and Rebecca Pereira was awarded

resillt ofa civil war or a war 01'independence. but as the rehult ofa

a University of Melbourne Dean' s Prize 1.iNt Award. Vanessa Von

peaceful and democratic process, iticluding a referendum, to form a

der Millil Ps At-1 featured in the Top C ATM e.\11 ibition.

nation. the Commonwcalth 01'Australia. It was right und filling that ue should celebrate its centenary with great pleasure and pride in a] 1

Special event, awards and outstanding refultx

that lias been achieved in those lit-st 100 years ot our history its a nation. At the same time. it was also right and fitting that we felt a

It was a pleasure lind a great privilege to welcome the Federal

Cermin sadness and regret in the midst ofthe celebrations. a regret

Treasurer the lion Peter Costello. and lliA Grace Archbishop Denis

fur what has not yet been achieved. und in particular to acknowledge

Hart. to address our Senior School assemblies dialing the course of

the inistreatment 01- Atistrali,ik indigetious people.

the year. We take delight iii providing these stimillating occasions fur the students and in seeing them receive and respond to our guest

2001 wa, also the international 6.Year of the Volunteer." A3 we

speakers with intelligence. humour and grace.

rellected on these 100 years 01'Allst alia's his toi-y. o ne could not but be 5truck by the stories 01'extraordinary generosity and even lierois in

Curriculum developments

ofthe many volunteers iii every area of Australian life. including Loret o Mandevilie [ 1.1 11 s oun I )ame Mary Daly. who is renowned

Retlection and consolidation have cliaracterised our work iii

as im outstanding Catholic laywoman and a dedicated worker fur

curricilltilll this year. linder the leadership of Deputy Principal -

many charities for almost 60 years.

DirectorolStitilies M. Elizabeth Bill·nA. \Ve have moved to

Al:11. the joy we felt iii commemorating the centenary of Federation

planning process in 2000. A number ofoutstanding guest speakers

wi14 eclipsed by the terrible e,ents involving the vessel Tampa. and

challenged liN to develop our thinking in these areas: Dr Dianne

by the horrors ofthe let I orist attack oil the United Slatex. Suddenly,

Chambers from Melbourne University on liili,imation Literacy

ho much that we took fur granted in our w'orld was in question. lEach

needs. Dr John Loughn:in from Monash University on the

01'these terMble events. in its own way. raised the same queNtion -

Independent I.garner concept. and Ms 1-iddy Neville oil Information

u hat kind of a society do we want to be? What at-e the rallies and

and Communications Technologies. Curriculum is increasingly

vit'llies which we hold dear.ind which we want to foster in our

beiny del ire ed and received electronically und many students are

societ> and particularly in our y(,lilly people? For us as parents. as

publishing their own webpage. Staffare .11%0 developing their skills

implement a range ofpolicies, identified fur action in the strategic

leachers. as citizens of Australia and indeed of the H (,I·Id. this is an

in this area. with the goal of facilitating the most effective teaching

litterly vital question. It lies Lit the very heart ofour role and

and learning with the available tec 11 11() logy

responsibility as educators.

One of the pi-oiects fbi- the Prep- 1 2 Currie 11| lim Committee was to evaluate the desit-ability and feasibility o foffering the International

Mary Warnock, an 1 EllgliNh educationalist, described tile go:ils 01

Baccalitureate m I.oret o Mandeville 11011.11 concluded with a

education as "the cultivation of imagination." It is imagimition that

recommendation to School Council that the V('E, with till that it

enables us to envisage the world otheiwise. It is ining ination that

offers together with the opportunities provided by the University

inspires its to use our talents and to work to build a better and more

enhancement studies. remains the niost appropriate olitring for uN at

iust workL Far beyond mere academic ercellence. the goal of:i

the nloment. Many Staffat LMH continue to be i inohed with

Loreto education is indeed the Cll|tivation of imagination! Women

Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority in the role of

u lio pri/e wisdom: women who think deeply and critically and

examinen. revieners and curriculum writers.

compassionately. women characterised by their bold mid Courageous engageinent in t|le workt women inotivated by a concern fur what is

The CATs (Common Assessnient Tasks) lia; e nou disappeared from

i-ight .ind good. women who itt·e creative and imaginative, women Of

the V('17.! The new procedures. involving a constant stream of SAG

fuith. a litith that does.justice, that is our goal. That is how we shall

(School Assessed Couisework), appeal- to have been well managed

me,thlire our success as a sellool. May all that we do serve to advance

by the students and have certainly resulted in a much quieter and less

that goal. each and evety day.

stressful ell\it*onment ibi' our VCE students.

Year 12 (2000) results

A sub-conimittee ofthe Heads of Facility conumed to rerien the Curt'icillum 1211- Years 7 - 10 shall 1-eport to the lilli committee early

Olitstanding results were achicied by Cassandra Fry ([)11\ of School). .Julia Dehm. Rebecca Pei-cira. Georgina Coleman, .lane Stewart. Katherine MeM,thon. Cecily O'Shea. Vanessa Condello.

Megan Downing. Jenni 1 u. Sally Finemore. Patricia Nigro. Annabel

in 2002. Constant evaluation of curriculum offerings ix essential in light of the latest trends substantiated by research. Current research taking place in Victoria includes the Middle Years Numeracy Project and LM 11 is pleased to he part of that team.

Sinith, Belinda Bowman, Sinione Ball, Andrea Vitz, Emily Smith, Caroline Wallace, 14:tchel Grilliths, Vi Pham. and Caroline Chen,

The co-curricular programme

e.,ch of whom achieved .iii ENTER 0198.00 or above. placing them iii the top 2% of the State. In summary: • 18% of out· graduating Year 12 students achieved lin ENTER (Equi\alent National Tertiary Enti-> Rank) abo, e 99.00

• 22% over 98.00 (compared with 2% State-wide) • 33% achieved scores above 95.00 (compared with 5% State-wide)

• 56% achieved a score 01'90.00 orabove (complit-ed with 10% State-wide)

• 77% of out- students achieved 80.00 or above (compared with 20% State-uide)

• 99%achieved scores 0150.00 or above (compared with 50% Slitte-\\ide).

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It has been a verv rewarding year for the Schoolk musicians who hai e given many uonderful performances. beginning with oiliinternational Music Tour in Janualy 2001 u hell l,ill Orchestraand Bands performed iii Rome and England. The Music Festival.

Celebrate Our Music. was one of the highlights ofthe year. with memorable per-111-mances from our J unior und Senior School musicians. Our St)11:118 Concerto Concert at Melba I lall Melbourne

University, and the Oak Parlour Recitals and VCE Recital Sci-ies have included many fine performances and the St,indard continues to rise.

We were delighted to launch our Friends of Music group in May with a

Fisteddfods & Competitions: Nicole Lee (Y 12) achieved an

Champagne Supper in the front rooms of the 1 listoric House, with music

Honourable Mention in the 18 years & under Piano Solo section at tile

provided by senior string players and other instrumentalists. including

Daildenong Eisteddfod. Joanna Patocs (Y 12) achieved an Encouragement

senior chorister Joanna Patocs (Y 1 2), who performed in the recently

Award in the section Folk Song ot Any Land at the Dandenong

refurbished Conservatory. now a delightful performance space,

Eisteddfod. Saniantha Lau (Y9) wasthejointrecipientof the 2001 Paul

There have been many and varied perforinatice opportunities for our

Waverley Eisteddfod and 2"'' Place at the Manningham Eisteddfod: and

school music ensembles to perform at school occasions and at events in

MeDermott Violin Scholarship and also achieved rt Place at the

Honourable Mention at the Dandetiong Eisteddfod. Jane Matheson (Y 10) the wider community. In Mai·ch. the Senior School soloists, Brigid (Piano) won 1 '1 prize and was awarded .Junior Scholarship winner at Coleridge (YX). Samantha Lau (Y9). Stella Gray CY 10). Natalie Grant, Mordialloc Eisteddfod: 1 Ionourable Mention at the Waverley Eisteddfod

Nicole Lee and Georgina Molloy (Y 12). performed in a Concert in the in the Piano Solo and 1 't prize at the Dandetiong Eisteddfod. Stephanie Kew Festival. The Mandeville Sti-ing Orchestra provided pi-e-dinner music for the 2001 Australian Education Assembly Conference Dinner in April at the Victorian Arts Centre. The Stage Band performed at the Maylime Fair at Xavier CoHege. The Years 7&8 Choir, with members of tlie Junior School Choir, was part of a 350 voice choir which was assembled for the Reconciliation Gayip. Hannah Coleman. Stella Gray and Jessica Young (Y 10) performed at the Very Special Kids Volunteer

Rizzardi (Y6) (Recorder) - I " place at the South Street Competition. and combined with Alexandra Blackburn, 1 " place iii the Recorder Duet section at the South Street Competition, 1 [annah Coleman (Y 10) (Recorder) - 1 stplaceat the Waverley Eisteddfod and, with Monica

Lil las (YX) (Recorder) - 1'1 Place in the Open Duct section at the South Street Conipetition.

Breakfast. Taltarni Winery, Avoca, hosted out· Senior String players and Stage Band for a luncheon and afternoon performances and the Vocal Ensemble & Stage Band performed at the Parents' Association Dinner.

The Mandeville Sti-iiig Orchestra perforined at the Hotel Solitel for the Priests' Support and Education Fund Dinner. The Senior Choir, Vocal [insemble & the Year 7&8 Choir entertained a most appreciative audience with a wonderful evening of song and dance, A Night on Broadway iii August. We are looking forward to future annual fullystaged musical productions with St Kevins College. The Mandeville

Congratulations to Mrs Barbara Johnston who received the ASME

Victoria Award (Australian Society for Music Education). Thank you to all ofthe stalion our Music team, under the superb direction of Director of Music Miss Mary O'Driscoll, for all that they do to foster the musical development of our student musicians and to build and enrich our music programmes.

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String Orchestra played at Mass at St Carthage s Church. Parkville. The Year 7&8 Choir and Vocal Ensemble gave lunchtime concerts at Cabrini

I lospital as did the Mandeville String Orchestra. Junior School Concert Band and Junior School Quartet performed at Melbourne Museum Festival and the Junior School Choir formed part of a combined choir for the Mission Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral. Tile Junior School Music

Ensemble Concert iii October pi·ovided a delightful afternoon of music. with a fine display of talent.

Drama and Theatre Studies continue to grow in strength. At LM]1 all students have the opportunity to study Drama to Yr 7 and may elect to take it from Years 8-10 and Theatre Studies at Years 11 and 12. We

collaborated with Xavier College, both the Senior School and Burke Hall. on several productions. each one a wonderful learning experience for our students and a delight for our audiences. One higlilight for the year was the Yi 12 Theatre Sports Competition involving mixed teams from Xavier and LMI I, which filled Mandeville Hall and raised money forone

The School's Recorder Ensembles continued their success iii

ofthe school charities.

competitions: Senior Recorder Ensemble - 1'1 Place at Waverley Eisteddfod and at South Street Competition, Ballarat. Year 7&8 Recorder Consort achieved ist Place at South Street Competition. Junior Recorder

Tile Year 12 s began the year with their production of Dracula. which

Ensemble - an I lonourable Mention at Waverley Listeddfod. and 2.d

was staged in both the Yr 12 courtyard and Mandeville Hall. The

Place at South Street Competition. Year 6 Recorder Consort won r'

drainatic atmosphere and enclosed nature ofthe courtyard. lit only by

candles. two follow spots and the full moon, added to the gothic horror

place at South Street Competition and Year 4/5/6 Recorder Ensemble -

effect. which is required for this play. The iici-formances ofthe whole cast

2 place at South Street Competition.

were outstanding. Demetra Polallis (Y 12) as Drac'lila was exceptional.

Workshops, Masterclasses, Concerts: Eighteen of our most advanced school pianists attended a Piano Masterclass at the Victorian College of

The Gothic/Horror theme continued with the Year 9/10 play, Shriek,

the Arts iii May. given by Head of Keyboard Studies, Ms Elizabeth

which was pertorined by three boys from Xavier and about fifteen of our

Mitchell. with masterclass performers Jane Matheson and Penny Wang

iiiost talented actors in Years 9 and 10. It was a great success thanks to

CY 10), and Nicole Lee CY 12). St Cecilia's Orchestra enjoyed a workshop,

Mrs Schroor. our thespian English teacher. who directed the play.

giveii by members ofthe LMH String Department. VCE Music Performance students (Units 2 & 4) participated in Instrumental and

The 20()1 Performing Arts Festival evinced strong collaboration between

Voice Performance Masterclasses. organised by the Association of Music

Music, Drama and Art. Each house did an excellent job in producing a

Educators (Victoria). Senior School percussion students attended a

polislied and entertaining piece of MliSi C Theatre. Section winners wei·e:

Percussion Concet·t at the Victorian College of the Arts. David Thomas,

Drama-Ward. Dance-Mulhall. Design-Barry, Instrumental Music-

Principal Clarinetist with the Melbourne Symphony, gave a Clarinet

Mornane. Choral Music-Mulhall and the PAF CUP went to Moinane.

Masterclass. Band Workshops were held for senior bands in Term 4 with

Congratulations go to all the students who worked so hard to create these

Loreto and St Kevin s College Concert Bands combining, and the

perfonitances.

Symphonic Band went to Xavier College for a workshop with Andrew Mott as guest conductor. Vocal coach, Ms lielen Todd. from Tasmania.

visited in late November to work with singing students and choral groups.

successfully underlook AMEB examinations during 2001. The following students achieved very high results in examinations for Grade 5 and

members ofall ages. Junior House Drama (Years 7 and 8) was held in Term 4 and proved an enteitaining afternoon in Mandeville Hall.

Congratulations to Mornane on its win.

above: Penny Wang (Y 10) - L Mus A on Piano: Nicole Lee (Y 12) - A Mus A on Piano, I lannah Coleman (Y 10) - A Mus A on Recorder. Jane Matheson CY 10) - A Mus A on Piano: Sainant·ha Lau (Y9) - A Mus A on

Violin, Caitlin Noble(Y 12) - A for Grade 6 Singing; Jane Li CY 11 ) -

Yeai- 2 participated in Waikakiri, a primary school version of the Rock Eisteddfod. and were highly commended. Year 4 presented a delightful performance of The Lorax. iii Mandeville I Iall. Year 6 took on Alice in

Hotiours for Grade 5 Theory; Laura l lertaeg (Y 10) - A for Grade 7

Wonderland, performed over two nights at Chapel Oil'Chapel Theatre iii

1-rumpet, Sophie Serong (Y9) - A for Grade 6 Flute, Madeleine Stevens (YX) - A for Grade 8 Violin, Tanya Chaves CY 11 ) - A for Grade 7 Flute: Ye Liu (Y 11 ) - A for Grade 6 Flute, Xi Chen ( Y 7) - A for Grade 5 Piano.

for Grade 5 Theory: Ying-Jun Gu (Y9) - Honours ibi· Grade 5 Theory.

1-heatre in repertoire, Cinderella and In Calloots. These were both very successful and the humour of each worked very well for audience

AMEB Eraminations: Congratulations to the 129 LM[1 students who

Stephanie Ila (Y6) A for Grade 6 Piano: Caitlin Noble (Y 12) - Honours

Year 11 Theatre Studies staged their two plays at Chapel Oil Chapel

September.

Pinocchio. staged at St Martin's Theatre iii South Yarra, and involving Burke Hall students together with girls from Year 8 at Loreto Mandeville Hall, presented a superbly polished season ofperforinances.

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A camp at Burton was held early in the re|leal-hal process for A Streetcal

The prestigious 'Australiati Coach oftlie Year' was uwarded to our ]!ead

Named Desire. which was presented by Xavier College and LMII. at

Coach Kerryn Cormick and 'Official ofthe Year' to Dill- Assistant Coach.

The Crypt Theatre in August. This play was directed by the talented Mr

Rebecca Roue. Iii 2001 Years 3 and 4 students will also be offered the

Ray Swann. who also composed the music Und led the band iii

opportullity to partici]late in this health and fitness program. The most

performance each night.

exciting event was tile Australian Sport Aerobics (haill],ionships with the

Classrooin Drama highlights include the Yerit· 10 annual inter·class

and the Year 12 Dream Team all winning (jold medals. The prestigious

Theatre Sports Fund Miser. an exciting lunclitime event to raise money

'Australian Coach ofthe Year' was .tuarded to our I lead Coach Ker yn

for Very Special Kids. uith our guest adjudicator Jim Wilson. Year K Drania classes adapted children's stories and enioyed presenting these

Connick and '() Ificial of the Year' to our Assistant Coach. Rebecca Rowe.

R ) 1- the .1 uni Or School over three days. Year 9 produced some e.\ cellent

Athletics: Our Athletics Team achieved 5 place in the (;SV Preliminary

devised plays and presented their rituals for Open Day in Mai-eli. Year

Track and Field Carnival. 2"! place in GSV Division 2 Track .ind Field

11 presented scenes from Shakespeare and .Jacinta Demetriou (Yll) won

Championships. and 7111 place iii NCSA Division I Alliletic Carnival, In the

tile St,ile Final in the Globe Shakespeal·e Festival in Design, fur her

Athletics Victoria Schools Knockout Competition. both .Iii nior and Senior

costuines for A Midsummer Nighths Dream. Year 12 presented tlieir

teams reached the Grand Final. In the Victorian Schools Track Relay

monologues at a lutichlime pet Ibrmance.

Championships. Jeninia Mc Bride ( YX). Lucy Kenny C Y 10). Alison Spence

Thank you to our Drama teachers - Ms Joan Mui gall. Ms Robyn Ka>

(Y l l ). Sarah Dynon ( Y ll) - 1 " U 20 4 x 200111 relay. Lucy Kenny (Y l 01 placed 2 Undet· 17 100m and ]" Under 17 200m in Victorian U 17 - U20 All

and Ms Georgie Parker - fur All their hard work und inspiration , Thanks

Schools Track und Field Championships. also z

also to Ms Janine C jecldes. D ama Tee hnician. fur her contribution omer

100m Australian Track and Field Championships

Untoitchable 1-eam froin Year 6. the Sass,i lloinba Te:im from Year X & 9,

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the past fuur years at [.MI L Thanks aiso to Mrs Pam Davies, fur her work on publicity und ]·ront-0 1-House, Mrs Shirley Chapman.design

Badminton. Ilocke,r and Volle, ball: The (;SV has all<,wed a more

support and advice. Mi- David Oldham. ticketing, Mr Fraser Katie.

expansive progi-amme of weekly matches. We enjoyed a fuw wins and lots of

sound. Mr Tom Parrott und his team. for a range ofsupport on set

fun.

construction and keeping tile gardens looking great for outdoor performances.

Basketball: Our Intermediate Basketball team won its ,#,1>' to Semi-Finalist

rank in the MCI)onalds Cup. and were winners of the ZSA 2000 Grand Final, Outdoor Education

Cricket: The Senior Team was delighted to play in the lunch break at the We continue to bilild and to enhance our programme of camps und

Boxing Day Te'&1. Tile team went on to be Semi-finalist iii the Victorian

outdoor education. It was a pleasure to initiate our Combined Schools

Womenhs Cricket Association Under 17's 2000 conipetition.

Outdoor Education Prouramme. inroh ing LMI I. Genall:mo. hanhoe

(KiS. Melbourne (iGS. Toorak College with Outdoor Education Grour. which is a specialist not-i<,1--profit organisation in the field ot outdi)(}I

Cross count,·v: Stephanie Mayties C Y7). 1:mily Wall,ice 0'9). and Dominik

education. Lail a l lertaeg ( Y 1 0 ). Stella ( iray (Y l ()) and Oatheri lle [),11

SCSA competition. the Senior tenin won 1 " place.

White (Y] 1 ) achieved reguIii i· top lDplacings in the APS compeLition, In the

Cin ( Y 10) went On our inaugural trek, an K day expedition along tile StiC}wy River- over the Term 3 break. Special thanks to Ms Lisa Ritchie

Equestrian: Allie.lenkins (Yl l), Genevieve O 'Connor-(Yl l). Amy Ily inc

who stippoi-ted and assisled this project.

(Y7). and ( i coi·gina Foley (Y 12) competed in the Intel·schoo 1 1 {questrian Challenge. our Iii-st interschool competition fur several years.

Al)(,rt

Fencing: Con gratillations to the gil·1% u ho coilipeted in the O 'Connor Cup

2001 saw the commencement 01-the new sports association. Girl. Sport

Fencing Conmetition. 1 't - Julia I hwhan (YX) and 2"i place iii the Jack

Victoria ((}SV). comprising 24 independent girls schools from the metropolitan area and nearly 16.000 gi 1-ls. C li)11111 etilion commenced for

Shaefer Competition.

secondary students (Ye.irs 7- 12) in 2001.with platis forthe programine to extend to primary levels in the lilture. It Hus a momentous beginning

Golf: hi the (iNV Annual Past Pupil and Present Pupil Golf[)ay. Melanie

to what will undoubtedly prove to be a very comprehensive and

Maureen Whelan ( Past Pupil ), placed 9'11 overall, u ith Maureen placed 3"*

Dalheimet-(Yl l). Felicity Whelan (i' 11). Jan L upson (Pitht Pupil) and

bitccessful association.

Lauren Burns OAM. Gold Medallist in t.lekwondo at the Sydney 2000

Gymnastics: Iii the APS Gymnastic Finals, Sarah Adamson (Y6) placed P

Olympic Games was our guest speaker at a Sports Night in May. which

U 15, while numerous medals wei·e won on individual appal-titus,

mised $2985 for the purchase ofa trophy cabinet fur the new sports

Congratulations to I lead Coach Ms Monica Thorn. who won both the

centi-e.

Victorian Fitness Championships and the Fitness Atistralia Pageant and

placed 3'd in the Ms Fitness Uniz erse iii England.

1-lie Brisbane Sports 1 our. with 23 students an d fuur staffrepresenting [.Ml I in the Southern Skies Tournament in hockey and net b.ill in

Net ball: 1 : clu ina White CY 12 ) was selected in the Victorian team for the

Brisbane in July 11(jIM,lys. was a great success,

National hidoor Netball Championships. Our Intennediate Team (YION -

Sophie Ball, Lucy Kenny. Bridget Scanlon. Sarah Stolleholise. Megan Congratulations to Joanna Downing (Yr ll) who was awarded a 2001 Piel-ie de Coubertin Award by the Victorian ()1ympic Council and the Department of Education.

Prescoll. Kelly Moore, Julienne I.,icava, Alice MeNitinora. Kelly MeBride, Amy Pollerd ) were GSV Zone und Inter-Zone Champions, In the Victorian

Schools Netball Championships. our Year 7 team (Antiabel Curtain. Sophie Curtain. Cieorgette Scanlon. Rouetia Craw furd. Oli\ia Pellicatio. Jade

Aerobies: The Spoi-t Aerobics Club this year lias been extremely

Llewellyn. Stephanie Mermigas. Lillian Romano. Chai lotte C h.,Iniers.

All Ccessful. with both Recreation and Competition progranimes being

Stephanie Sabatino) placed I 't. atid went on to reach the Semi-finals on

offered and involving mer 50 students from Years 5 - 12. There were

Grand Final Day. Many thanks to Mrs Lesley Gillespie fur her continuint

sonic wonderful pet·sonal achievements and competition results, In 2002,

support of the Community netball iii-ogramme, whic h involves lili) re tlian 120

Years 3 and 4 studentx will also be offured the opportunity to participate

students in community netball Competitions. with the assistance of parent or

iii this health and fitness program. The most exciting event was the

past pupil coacIici and inanagers.

Australian Sport Aerobics Championships \Lith the Untouchable Team from Year 6. the Sass,1 Homba Team from Year 8 & 9. and the Yeal- 12

Rowing: Weliad 131 students invohed in the Rowing Club und enjoyed

Dream Team all winning Gold medals.

another wonderful season. 12 ofout- 26 crews reached iii\ isional finals at the

1 lead of School Girls Regatta. with our Senior seconds (1:Ii,abeth Ames.

Jacqueline Low, Ellie Paterson. Felicity Whelan, Celina (S,illy) Vines) placed

1 ' and our Year 10 thirds (Kate Argentino, Clare Arbon. Kii-styn Campbell, Sainantlia Mustey, Andrea Pahor) also placed I " 35 ttrif© _-:f'

We thank Ms Mardi Feathers ton fur her work with the Clith in t he 2000-

Year H) stlidents engaged in a Leadership plogram with Very Special

2001 season and wish het· uell in Iici- new endeavours. We nelcome Ms

Kids. requiring invok ement in the O1-gallisation as wel| as running .1

Sophie Morrison as ourneu Directorot Rowing.

lundraiser. They raised an impressive $1.500.00 for Very Special Kids.

Year H) alsi).joilled with Year 1 I atid togethei collected S3.242.35 Ru-

Nkling: 18 students competed amotiest 4500 competitors in the intel-school

the Salvation Anny through the Door Knock Appeal. The Yea· 1 0

ski competition. Overall, our Junior School team placed 7'..lilli our Senior

students a Is o sup ported Dallodil Day aguiti. and were able to donate

School team 1411,

$756.001111· cancer research.

Soccer: We played for the Ii,·4 time al interschool level in the (iNV soccer

The Justice Ralile conducted by the Year 1 I team will once again

competition and look forward to building this sport in our programme.

slip port an Aboriginal Community in I lall s Creek in the Northern Ten-itory. raisilig more than S 1.000.00. Simply Sharing gathered

Soltl):111: Harali Keech (Y IM) was selected for the Ulft State Championship Softh,111 1 eam.

hampers for the needy people 01 Melboiii-ne. while imother whole

school so cial .i lltice p roject was the Caritas .Apre,11. Loreto ' s ref polls C to Project Compassion. The generosity oi llie Loreto Mondeville 11.ill

Mui-f life Ma, ing: In the State Schools Hui f I.eague, our ,\' team ( Kesiah

community tile,int that we were able to 12,1-\, lit·d 5,2.029,00 to Caritas.

Macklen YV. Claire White YO, Sara Macleod Y9, Amy 1 1:yes 3 99 Kate

Year 12 bludents once again assisted itt the X.n ier Maytime Fair.

Fetterplace Y 12. Jessica (-'lli·lain Y 1 1 1 )omin i k White Y 1 1, Ale xandra

helping them ritise over S600.00 towards their appeal.

Suffren Yll) placed I " in the Mett·opolitim Round and went on to compete in the ( irand I inal at TOE quay. In t|le Victorian Surf Life Savinu

Just as important as our fund-raising programmes are the awareness-

( '|121 1 11 pionshiph. Jessica ( 'll,·taili ( Y 1 1 ) placed 1 ' in the Open Sul I'Te,ims

raising proiCets in support ofsocial justice is Alles. Such grollps as

Race and tlieii progressed to the setiii-linals in the U 19 Surf Race in the

Amnesty international. which ran a letter u riting and badge-making ila>

A u stralian Kill·f Life Sa; ing Chalill,ionships,

in Term 4. and St Vincent de Paul Societ>t it group Ulii eli works towards au·arellcxs raising through nieetings. are aH active throlighout

Suimming and Diving: Our Suimming Team placed 3"' in NCSA Dij ision 1 Carnival. 4111 iii (IS\; Preliniinary Carnival. 5'11 in (iNV Division

the yeal-. We thank and commend the students and staffiii, cilved iii these important u ot·k..

2 Championships. Chailotte ( haliners (Y7) placed 1 ' iii Under 12 freeNtyle. In the All Schools Relays, Cheryl I lolt, Anna Mansour. Kate

With thank

Fetterplace :ind Lauren M ilielcic (Y 12) were finalists in the Year 1 2 freestyle relay and medley relay. The Diving Team placed 6 in tile GSV

Thanks to the st lidei its. pai-ticularly lot he leaders of various activities

C built pionships.

and grouih. and moht pat'ticularly to our Nellool Captam Rosatmah

Tennis: Oill- Junior Team placed 1 ' in the GSV conmetition. proceeded to

contributed to school spirit and school life in 2001. Their chosen theme

Healy .ind School Vice-Captain Sarah 1)>'lion. fur all that they hine

be ione champions. and were narrowly narrowly defeated in the lliter-Zone for the year was - Know your belielk - act from u i thin" which provided final..

fuod for thought und relleetion at various points during the year.

Iriathlon: Siunant Madden (3 11 ). I)ominik White (Yl l), Alison Spence

Thank you to the Purents' Association .ind, iii particular. to President

CY 11) placed | " in the Ray White Aquathon Series.

Elinbeth I kilpiii. fur another happy and productive year. The Parents' Association lin. been a very generous iii:,ior donor to our building

W:iter 14)10: Oiii students enloyed a good season witli some strong witis.

programme. 14(11- which we are very gratefuL Thank you to the Past

We louk forward to having our ne\\ pool ready for the 2002 season!

Pupilh' Ahsociation. under the direction 01' President Mrs Rebecca Buettlier. fur its ongoing support ofthe school in various ways.

1 hank you to our Sport and Physical liducation staffand .ill the stall-and

including the pi·m is ion o i two scholarships fur students u hose families

Coilchis who generously lishist in pro, iding such a broad and Ch.ll|enging

would not otherwise he able to send them to Dlll- School.

Sports progranune for our students.

Thank you to all the staff. They are unfailing iii their dedication and Ikliating

Commitment to the education of our btlidents. They are indeed the most precious resource ill our hehool. Thank you to the School Leadership

Nine tenins participated in the Debating Association of Victi,1-jit

Team - Louise Pe>'ton (Director of lunior SchooD. Catherine Sim

Competition. The Grade B Loreta 2 Team. the Grade D Loreta I Team and

(Depity Dilectorof Junior School), Hilian Stevellh (1)eplity ]'1-incipal -

the Grade D Lot-etc, 3 Team :Ill achiewed fuu 1- vic tories out 01 tive debates.

Director 01' Pa>doral Calc). Elizabelli Burns (l)epiity Principal - Director-

Man>' 0 1-our debaters produecd outxtanding pers onal performan ccs:Yvette

of Studies). Andrew Schmidt (School Coordinator). and lan James

1 1.,ikal C Y ll). Elizabeth Ames (i'll) und Catherine Petidre>· C YX) were all

(Director 01' Bilsiness Orel-ations). \\110 together lead this great School

an arded Best Speaker on two occasions. All debators acquitted thelliselies

with extraordinary commitment and dedication. It has been a special

well throughout the season And many talented orators uere disco,et-ed.

pleasure to welcome Mrs Stephanie West as Dll'ector of De, elopment to

Many thanks to the stall \vlio asist the teams.

our sehool this year and we look fornin·d to working with her iii advancing the schoolk limd-raising programme.

%4)·i.,1.lu%(ice - Fund Raising

Finally, many thanks to the Schoo| Council members Bryan Mailden 1 undraising fur many differelli worlily Charit ies has been a priority with all

(Chairmank Eli/abeth 13illt OAM. Eli/abeth C urtain, Annabelle

the stitilents. from Preparatory to Year 11 cotitributing to raise funds to

Scanion CODI Deputy Chairmank John Sheldon, Peter Suffren,

support good work being done world-wide. The staff und students who

Michael Tehan. I lemy Turnbull. M.lureen Burke 113VM. and Margaret

have coordinated the nunierous limdi·aiMing projects this year deserve warm

l i onner 113 \'' M 12„' t heir wiKe counsel und generous commitinent to the

Con gratulations.

welfare und good go, Crnance of Our schooL Man> thanks in particular to Elizabeth Bult DAM .ind Mal-garet I lonner 113\'M u ho conclude theit

Year 7 students held a Record Night with a difference and raised %540.00

years ofservice oil School Council at the end £,12001 and to Henry'

fur Loreto Entally in India. Year K students combined with Year I I to

Turtibii 11 who will Conclude his term o 1 xii-\;ice iii June 2001 fur their

embark on the annual Red Cross Door Knock in the Toorak iii·ea. 1-aising

sterling service to the School as nieinberv 4,1 School Council. 1 look

S2.726.45. The Year 8 stliclents .11%0 ran the SIDs Red Nose Dity

forward to sharing ,111 the.joys and challenges that 2002 has in store fur

Cumpitign and were able to donate $476.00 to this worthy Callse, Year 8

liN.

then decided to run a pencil drive. collecting pencils for an underprivileged school in Vanuatu. As a final fund aiser, Year 8 organised a Record Night

(l)}) Amie lititi,

oftlicir own to raise funds toi one ofour overseas Lot·eto schools.

Princi 4 1

Year 9 students supported Canteen Cancer Netuork. raising 5580.00 fur this Couse. Their well-subset-ihed Footy Colours Day raised a filt-ther $714.00 for tile MS Society.

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Council Report 2001 It is my pleasure to present the Annual repoi-t of the Loreto Mandeville Il,ill School Council fur 2001.

rhe School Council takes pride ill the academic results produced by tile

school and that Loreto Manderille Hall ranks consistently in the top schools in Victoria. These magnilicent results are a lestament to the wonderfull-y dedicated teachers and staffofthe school. They .ire committed edlication professionals. pro, iding our daughters with t|le va|lles. attitudes and 10, e of learning we hope them to hare.

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We are fortunate at Loreto Mandevilie ] |all to 11.1\ e a first rate leadership

team, whose effortx are often unheralded, but are .i |al-ge part ofthe reason fur the continuing improvements and focus on excellence evident in tile school. A real deht cil gratitude is due to our prilicipal Dr Anne Hunt, fur her tireless dedication and leadership iii the school,

Dr. 11 it Ill |lah C.\C dient support from the +Chool leader»hip teal 11 - Di· Sus.in Stevens. Ms I:Ii,ribeth But-tiA. Mr lan .lames. M 1- A lidi-e\\ Sclitnid t. Ms

Louise Peyton and Ms Catherine Him. Thanks are due to all the leadershin team. who through their work and positive ittlitildes ensure that Loreto M.inde, i||e Hall remains at the furefront ofthe Catholic lidlication fur girls iii Melbourne.

The ein ironment in which the school operates continues to be competitive and constantly changing. Student enrolments and strategic planning remain key issileh fur Council. as they do fur most independent private Achools. To this end the Council completed. and this year implemented, the School s current Sti-ategic Plan. The plan encompasses a broad numbet- ofinitiatives to ensure that Loreto Mandeville Hall remainh a leading Catholic Girls School in Melbourne for mally yeal h to come.

The chool's linaticia] condition has beeti the focus ofa substantial amount ofuork and Consilleration over the past decade, 2001 has been no different

in this regard. Annital School Budgets are xet to achieve a small surplus. consistent with objectivex in the Stiategic Plan, These sinill sulpllises are then used fur debt reduction. State and l ederal Government Funding contlibutes approximately only 24% of our revenue. with the remainder ofour funding

coming from fees paid by parents. Loreto Mandeville Hal] is a systemic C atholic school .Ind. as a result. receives 1 ittle or no bene lit from the recent Federal Government initiatives which assist Category One schools. Council is vet-y auare of fue increa.ses over the past years and inonitors lUe increases closely. to ensure tliat they are at a Kelisible lere[. consistent with our competitor schools. The major C O%1 in Our sell o ol is st.11 1 0 :ilaries. which accolIlli

lin- appioximately 75% ofourrevelille. Whilst teachers' salmies havenot kept pace with sularies in the general Community furmuch ofthe 1990's. there have been recent well deserved salary increases which liti put extra pressure on school fues. To the extent that %141|1-salary increases place

piessure oll fees, I make no apology. Our tenchers are our greatest asset. and deserve to be paid iii accordatice with market conditions, I ll .1,11 illary. the cotistruction o I the Sports and Art Centre commenced. Iii addition. the two houses owned by the school oil Orrong Road were demolished. and tillt|li-purpose tennis courts constructed. The Sports and Art Centre project is the most significant blli|(ling project the school has ever

undertaken. To limd the complex. the school has taken on a hignificant long term fixed i·ate loiin from the Catholic Development Fund, Principal and interest payments for this loan will come from the newly created surphis from the extinguishment ofdebt that was a legacy ofthe junior school building

program oftlic carly 1990's. Thecal·eful linancial analysis and hudgeting the school did forthis project was predicated on a cermin level ofvoluntary contributions from the school collillillility. 1 urge families to contribute to the degree that each can. Completion ofthe Sports and Art Centre is dile ill May 2001 at which time the school family will have a inagnificent .isset. an asset that will be pivotal in school community life fur generations to come, A substantial effurt was also expended in 2001 in establishing the [(.it-ly Learning Centre :11 St Peter's l oorak. which will be run in partnership with St Kevin's CoHege. Enrolments foi- 2002 are encouraging, While this represents only a Kniall expansion for the school in terms olenrolments. it is

significant in the sense of being the school's iii-st off-site expansion. and the first joint ientlite uith mother school. Thanks aredlieto Dr. Anne Hunt lan .limies. Annabe] le Scan lon and Kathy O Connell fortheir nork in making the concept a reality.

The uork 01 ( ouncil is a real team effurt. and I would like to express my thanks to each ofthe Council niembers for their time and el-fort. care and

diligence. The 2001 School Coillicil comprised Maureen Bllrke [13VM. 1·lizabeth Butt OAM. Elizabeth Curtain. Margaret 1 1 011 ner IBVM. Annabelle Scaillon C001 Deputy Chairman).John Sheldon, Peter Sull'ren. Miclinel Tehan. Henry Turnbull and myself. assisted by Di- Anne llunt and Mr km James.

rhe major building works underway would not have been possible without the industrious work of the Property Committee, under the leadership of

I lenry Turnbull. Signi ficant w ork has been done. under the leadership of Antiabelle Scanlon. by the Development Committee in fundraising. the results of whicli are assisting iii the funding oithe building progralli. The Finance Committee always has a dillicult task. none mole No

than this year with the extra H ork und analysis required to organise funding oftlie 111.1 jor capital works. 1 thank John Sheldon ( Chait') and the Committee for its uoit The Couneil Review Committee. under the leadership of Elizabeth Butt OAM. has been acti, e in advising the Council on goiernance issues, succession planning and arranging iii>,ervice actir ities. 1 am Lilso extremely grateful to the Deputy Chair of Council. Mrs Annabel le Scan lon. for her sup port and e ITorts during the year atid fur her role in 1 inising with the Parents Associat ion and with tile Past Pupils' Association.

Retiring this year from Couticil. nfler niony years ofhard work and dedicated service, are Min·garet Honner I BV M und I· inbet h Bu 11 OAM. The Council will miss their thoughtful advice and insights. The School is greatly indebted to both these wonderful women. 111 .lime 2002, lienry Turnbull

will be retiring ti-om Counci I. 1 [enry k expertise has been invaluable [bi· Council. and lie lein es know ing his very tangible contribution has been greatly appreciated. 1--imilly. I would like to thank my family. and p:11-ticillarly my wife Pamela. who have been extremely patient, supportive and understanding.

8,-1 an .1/addcu C huli iwni

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944 9946' odjewam* While 2001 has been a quiet year in regard to major events and special occasions. behind the

9?04 998 piM -

seenes much goes on to ensure the fullil-e ofthe Association.

Our Annual Remembrance Mass Lind morning tea u·as a Ureat Al[Ccess. Mass was celebrated

odaa **04« (95)

by Fr lid Dooley S.J.. who inspited us with his words and reminded us how lucky we are to have had the 'gift" of a Loreto Education. This was a gift that we must use iii all aspects of i)iii lives. We had a wonderful attendance. with many genel-ations ,)1'Mandevilliansrepresented.

The Annual Golf Day continues to be well supported by Past Pupils. This year we had a team in the "Sun Cup" tennis toll 1-11.1 tilent. Thanks to Di Lowe fur her support and help with the golfand Karen Treloar for her support and help with the tennis.

During tile year tile Past Plipi Is' Association ( PPA ) has ende.15 (jureli to increase our nuniber

of litiancial nienibers. A letter was sent out early in the year inviting non- financial members to take up the offer to become jitiancial and thus active members ofthe Association. 1 am pleased to report that we have had 47 members become "finaticial" and I extend my thanks to thein und encourage them to partic+ate in Association activities when they can. It is oilly with the active support of members that we can achieve tlie aims and goals ofthe Association.

We held a successful filin night this year. Tile night was a lot of fun and at the same time.1 ureal way to raise funds. Many thanks to Karen Treloar who organised the event. We hope

to elljoy another one next year,

Vier.jillishing school in 1995, 1 went to //w

In .hme l was hotioured to be able to speak to the Year 12 class 01-2001 about whatthe PIM

is and what it means to become a member. I received a positive and encouraging response from the girls who asked many pertinent questions. h will be a great asset to the Association

to have these young niotivated women on board. I look jorward to their involvement witli

Unit·ersiti· of A/c/bourne /0 do a Bachelor (4 Commerce degree. For thi·ec rears I studied. managed a Mt·Donah/ 's store in the citv, and attempted to have a social liR on the side!

the PPA in the ititure. Many thank, to Year 12 and to Mr Blian lillett Rn· his support.

. 1/hi i ompleting un· degree, / wo/·ked as a //li//le//1

encouragement and kind words.

Resources Assi.want /cu- a .0/cc/ company, und

Liceming . issisk//1/ iii ihc nitixic i/jillif//·v.

Loreto Family international (LFI) has continued its great work guining more sponsors and funds to go to India. These funds assist the Loreto sisters to help tile chikiren of India, Credit

Over the last thi·('e.rears. however, mi· passic,/1./i)/

is due to Erin-Marie Peacock and the LF] committee for all their good work,

music und per®rming has litj·ned into Ill.\ main

My first year as President of the [TA hits been very interesting. I have been privileged to be lielped und supported by many wonderful people, who share with me a great love for Loreto und a wish Ii)1- a strong Association thit does much to perpetuate the "Loreto Spirit' , 1 hope

fbcus as a chosen career. 1 hure pei·tbrmed in a litilliber 01 music·als, inchiding Okia homa: .Joseph

(111(1 //is Amazing Technicolour Drectillcoal: plared

that in tile next year I can encourage more of you to coine 1-01#,ird and be active in your

I he role ofY<,ung Heid i in a production 01 Fc,Ilies

support of the PPA.

in Concert at the Ci·own Casino: Mal·sinah iii

One ofthe most enjoyable aspects Ofmy role has been the ability to attend warious school

received a litixical Theaur (Witild.Award lin· nn·

events. I would like to thank Dr Antie I itint for her kind iii\ itations lind for her ongoing

ve/1<)/i,jance i/1 Joseph. Atv singing has £16·o

support ofthe Association. It is much valued and appreciated. Many tlianks also to Mrs Jan

provided me with appearances on the DC/jiNC Xhow

Mi.+ m et, and C o.u'm' in Les Aliserables. //i /999, 1

Paull, the Priticipal's Secretary. for her liel p throughout tile year. Tile Development Office deseive special mention for all its support, practical help and entlillsiasm for the Association and to me personally. Judy Reid. Lynne Rosenthal and our new Director of Development Stephanie West are vital in ensuring smooth running in many areas and I

thank them all very much and look Rn·ward to a great working relationship again next year. 1

on the Seven Network, und at a RK·al Can,/.01 br

Candidight. / sing (// 11'£'ch/ine·as a solms/and cit corporate iii,ic·tions 11'ith (}ther per#}rmers, and 1 am the Noprano in a ic)111'-part Jazz group

also thank Mi·s Annabelle Scallion. our School Council "liaison person." who not only finds time fur us in her busy schedule but also is aluays ready to offer wise and helpful advice. It

.\lore recenth', I have retifi'}ied.ft)}711 Beijing and

ha; been u onderful having her support and encouragement.

Shanghai, where 1 l)('1'fiurmed in a Recilli Group producticm ofThe 1/i/sic' 0/.-ludrew Lim·d

Finally I u ou Id like to thank the Co iii inittee who have helped me so much this year, 11 is their beliel ill the work we do that keeps me on track. Their assistance and encouragement has been inwiluable and at tinies mitch needed. Special thanks to Teena Croker. Krisitina .lanka, Sue Olney, Penny Gamble and Karen Trek)ar. These are women w'ho give so much to

the Association and are true to the toreto Spirit" in a] 1 that they do, It must be noted that Sue. Penny. Karen and Roisin Meehan are all stepping aside and having a well deserved

li el,ber. /1 has been the umst a/liazing experience 1,# mr lifr to date. H'e perfurmed at the Gre,it Htill

ofthe People in Tiananmen Square, and m the Shangliai Grand Theatre. It 11'(8' all hi)11(}111· m be

able to pertbrm ful· and meet Andrew l,lord

break it-om the committee. It is th.inks to the hard work and commitment that these women

H'ebbei· und to be inrolvcd with this histoo·-nuiking

have uiven to the Association that we find ourselves where we are today. I bid them a fond

produclion. as it 11'ux' dic /i/·.g /ime that C'/limi bax

forewell and again on behal f of the PPA say thank-you for all you have done. 1 would also

been exposed to such an array 0/ ire.ve/·/i x/,le

like to say what an honour it has been to be able to seek advice and friendship from the

unnical theatre.

inspiring Sr Ruth Winship IBVM. It M a great privilege being able to listen and learn from such a wise and knowledgeable person. 1 thank her so much fur her support and friendship.

I look 11)1·ward to the coming yeat· and hope to achieve much in the name ofthe Loreto Mandeville Past Plipils' Association. The committee would like to open itself up to all members ofthe Association by encouraging you all to join us and be active in deciding

u here we go und what we do as an Association, The spirit of Loreto is alive and well: u e just need to harness that spirit and lise it fur the good ofall Mandevillians.

Rebecca Buetmer

President Past Pupils' Association 38

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jKate Browne,// ('90) to Andrew C'l//'/1'

Chaille Clarebrough ('92) to Matthew Pen·ett /17„in· //aslchil/·st ('99) m Simon NA·an Esther Lethlean ('92) 10 Nicholas Sadler

Melissa Smith ('87) to Lee De Vrver Sonia Tanunarn

(97) m Steve Trewavas

Careli·n Dalv (WN), 2/7/0/, sister of Generieve ('90),

Edmond Antholiv Fakhn· 7/10/01. Father 01 Nettie Hardi '11 ('60), Teena Croker ('67), Maree Stephens (71). Bromer

Dianne i le#Rrnan ('33) and grcmdthther of Zoe Croker (7, Grace Dorothy Fakhn· 9/8/01, mother of Nettie Harden C 6()), Teena Croker ('67) und Maree Stephens ('71). Grandmoti

01 Zoe Croker ('00). Atilitie of Site Olney (Hum·ahan '79) (1'1(l

00*yjck. 61-ra

./or imm-ahan (MI Donald '55).

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Eric Gram 17/6/01, hushand of'Anne (McE,ren '56 MarryItt-

ville), flither c,f'Annabelle and Abigail ('89). Cousin <,1 Sr Emili Bell ('95) and Mark Eaton (17/8/01) Genevieve Dalv ('90) ami Richard Curtain (16/1 1/01)

Sarah Dianiond ('97) ami Enrique Mondiagon (16/4/01)

Clare Necllands IREM.

lithella Marciniak, mother 01'Aniela Marc·iniak (stall .Jane M Sinn (!logkinson '66) 19/8/01.

.Jacinta Finnigan ('94) und Scott Mum·o (15/9/01) Melinda

Kerr ('91) and David liujitilion (7/10/00)

Ce/ict Ludowrk· C 'NA>) und Anthony Scott (9/2/01)

fMyra Jane Sinn - Fashion Dexigner Born 22.01.1949 - Died 19.08.2001

Marika Meehan ('92) and Ashler Davison (21/9/01)

Lucy Ryan (VI) and Will Gwhrie (28/04/01) Tina Thornton (594) and Tim

Ferguson (6/4/01)

Paris Vanghack ('92) and Jackson Wong (14/9/01)

996>14 Lisa Bron'ncil (17) mul..Imhom' /res, a son, Chailes,/anies, 5/7/() l.

Sarah Am·ke ('87) and John Willielm, a daughter, Olivia Surah,

Janc has been a great inspiration and friend to (111 have known her. //er tit,ikistic latigh that made you littigh:

her great pride und love®r her I A- --1

children Zoe und Zap; Iici· lorefur V

ber husband, Chris,· a strle of her ; 411. 4*'- '

own; her sense (,1 lit}i: her

generoxity, her enormous courage

over adversin·,· her sneong will,· her i//. talents: her trust and her 110}lestr

will be stic/A' miSsed. - C.- ./....-9.->

4 - - All/'

1 6/8/0 /.

Belinda Cameron ('79) and Gerard Browne, a daughter, Eliza Rose, 5/9/0/.

C R c'produced in part t)·0111 the etilogy given by Jill Clegg)

A'lissa Daviwm (WN) und joli}iny Bowen, a son, Hanii,sli Jolm Richard, 28/4/01,

Kir,wr /.)ari.wm

('91) and Andrew Ralph, a daughter, Millicent

Alexandra, 14/5/00.

Carina Ford

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('89) and Rick Gium, a dalighter, isabella Caitlin,

22/6/01.

Michael Frances ('68) und Sonia Francis, a son, Lach lan Chades, 25/11/00.

Congratulations to Marie-Danielle

DWoria //ci.res (W/) und Andrew Bickerdike, a son, Benjamin,

Turner ('98), who has been awarded the

4/1 0/01.

Bertha Jorgenson Exhibition Award in

.hilienne Hogan ('77) and Bryan Walkinshaw, a daughter, ()livia

recognition Of her outstanding musical talent.

Kate, 26/4/01.

Jemlifti· Ill{Imnerston ('87) and Bruce Teede a son, Benjamin

Iii addition to this, Marie-Danielle has been

Darid, 19/6/01.

awarded the inaugural annual Melbourne

Trish Malouf('86) and Sicre Brindle, a daughter, Sophie Eliza-

Symphony String Instrument Award.

beth, 28/08/01.

Bronwyn AlcMahon ('84) and Peter Derbyshire, a daughter, Sophie Norton, 27/9/01.

.JenniAT (Stam and Rex Meachem, a son, B}·yn. 27 August. 3001 Enuna Moore ('89) and Paul ()'Stillivan., a daughter, Alexandra Mai·got, 15/8/01.

Louise O 'licill(,i'an ('92) and Sean Dempsey, a son, Patrick Sean (/rY/9/0/)

Reminder:

Emma Robins{)11 ('87) und Matthew Baxter, a daughter, Camilla

/j

Jane, 24/8/0 1.

Meita Socko® ('82) und Rob Kelderman, a son, Rupe George,

The Annual Loreto Past Pupils' -

15/4/01.

Golf Day will be held at the

Chi·istina Spillcine ('92) and Conor Nealon, a son, Oscar Patrick, 30/7/0 j .

Natalie Sullivan ('86) and Sum Court, a son, Edward, Emma Thomas f 593) und Sam

A'ellv, a son, Prosper Archiliald.

5/1/01.

Teresa 11411·calm ('NC) and Ma/·A Lachowicz, a son, C711·i,xtopher John, 1 1/8/01.

Peninsula C.G.C. on Monday 13 May 2002

The Reunion fur the Class of 1991, was held on Friday

.fr 1961

evening, 5 October, at the Water Rat Hotel iii South Melbourne. Emily Price was the chiefinstigatoi·Joi· this Reunion and a great time was had by all. The room at Ille Waler Rat was decorated in .school colours enid the

50 or 60 past sti,dents who attended enjoved the chance to catch lip 11 ith ohl school tkiends.

Retinions 2002

Are you in a Class group due for a Reunion next year?

1992,1982.1972 perhaps-or other years? Do you

have a hankering to plan an event of great importance /le.rt year? Lfc are ve/*i· willing to assist.voit to arrange a gathering - at voin' place or ours. So, give u.% a call iii

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the Development Office at LMH - Stephanie West or Lynne Rosenthal, on 9826 0211. We can help with invitations, mailing, Reunion booklets or anything else.

We 'd lore to hear from zon!

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1961 Reunion held on Sunday 23 September 2001,11.00 am at the Historic House at Loreto Mandeville Hall, jbilowed by Lunch at the Prahran Hotel.

Back Ron\u Joanne, Pace, Sunny (Sandra) Mi·Leish, Margaret Hall, Sr Toni Matlia, Sr Ruth Winship, Miss Lornci

()'Brien C Librarian), Sr Ma gare{ Hill, Barhara

Gmman. Ifelen Eechie

2'la Back Row: Julie Shaw, Sr Angela Slatten Alexis MacTier, Rhetta Het·man, Loretta Driian. Alimi Gralium.

2"" f ,·ont Row.· Rosemon· Ritter, Mm·ga/·et Pimzen Barbara Little, Andree Fitzgerald, Bernadet fe Shamion, 1)iane H'ouds. Rosh·n .-1,·nold, Denise Rei·nolds.

From: Connie

Kin,bc,1·ley, it'endv Wilson

A small hand under the leadership oj Jenny French

1971

(Lachal) gathered together the class of 1971 to celebrate their 3()th Anniversary. Tracking members of //ie chiss was time-consuming as the class has now spread across Australia and overseas, but some were

OnA

Still able to make the trip. Anne Maree Bourke came

from the United States mr Cup Week, and so included the night on her itinerary: Margaret Bell travelled from Sydner, and others came tpom nu·al Victoria.

Even'one 's e#b/·tx wei·e rewarded when the night eventtiated and 12)rty-two ofthe class gathered to catch up and renew old fi·iendships on 9 Noveniber at La Via in Malvern.

The evening passed quickly with much chatter, interrupted only bv the almost surreal experience of the organization ofthe group photo, and the sti·oil down memory lane, with a power point presentation organized by Katherine White (Kevin). Old photos, school memorabilia, and our final edition of Toorakanrooin (ill contributed to making the reunion a happy and memorable one.

1981 What a flibulous night! For some it began at 6.30pm on Fridit.\·

19 October, with a glass ofchanwagne in hand and a tour of the schooL From the moment the first person arrived the noise level rose, as everyone was genninely excited to see each other again.

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Then at 7.30pm we moved on to a private room at The Argo iii South Yarra and the noise level only increased further as a total of 66 girls shared many laughs! Our memories were also tested

with a game of hilarious trivia and Aulher memories emerged with Camille's thought-provoking words.

Congratulations to all those involved in making the night the

success that it was. Tliank you to The Development Ollice at LMil ibr their great ejforts ..... Ten years is too long to wait fur the next one!

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Mandeville's Junior School lieR,re the lifties tras housed in a p/·i,·ate honw c///(/ h//er, new chaw'OAms ch/stered around it. M Iici

earli' prinmrv school rears, Sr. Therese Lechic i·cown/bers sitting ()11 (111

ofa shady veranda with a reader. Betbre a

chilcl could rcad her nume, a coloured transfin· ofa hticket or a Amver hanging above a com hook .showed her the space tbr her pinafure and bag.

The old honxe had a holted cellar le,d

with threc steps h'ading doll'/1 (tild m one 11'inter it /looded. Therese remembers being .diown

the bolt on the celh// cloor br an ohier girl, who tohl her quite serious<r that cm,codiles liied under the schooL Therese earnestly believed it.'

Therese sm/·ted her schooli,ig under Alother,4/orsius, the kindergarten nii,3/ress. // 11'as a Jirst filltering sny on the long journer

toit'an/s beco/ili/,g voung hidics. Many of/he /bm· and firc ,·car r)/d little girk began firm Fiendships which have histed ha// a Comiz

// 11'as a spech/l um'ld under Aluther . llc).1:,'iux, the girk holding hands m lim, up in pairs. wearing 110,·al pinatbres from home. The illlpol'talit part 01 this introducton. rear was m join an ordered school community run iii the IBVM um thtit i as shown b.v st/'0//g personal leadership. An ect/'/1' example 0/1·ot//'/2.vi' irtill .vit.v /i/'/il/ in 77ic'i·c'.w'x nwmm·v, " Ladics (1(1 11(11 lisc indc.\- ti/lge'/'x to poi/It.

The correct gesture was shown, rou had to /1/ove a whole arm and hund in the disurd direction to indicate sonwthmg. In mcitters of etiquette. Therese was shown iii kindergm·ten hrnr ic, ch'lic·citch' em a pear „·i/h a k,il* and /brk.'

From the girls 'point Of \'iell·, school It'as

cul amtong N(,in·cc 0/ hi·eli· /Piend.vhips und all the children would trait with grew

anticipation tor.Arst break or "Recreation" when li//le groups would spread ru// undphir ganws obkill with /unwing, hopping, skipi,i;ig etc. A wooden mcirker wozild sometimes bc placed on ilic ground fur long jumps, moving jin ther and Ilirther along.

Tlie

inventireness Ofroung m inds would l/.4-e 11'hatever natural um terial.#· couhi bc ph·ked tip. Near the from gate stood an old tree

with hollow bars in the trunk 771(irse/·ccalls thix being /he shopping gE//ile area. ,4 xmrekeepe,· 11'(,lihi sell drinks and lollies made othrdrangeapetals and shim· leaves were numey. /971(ii the/j·o,it hm·/l 11(1.3' £6/g lq) O/lesp/·ing, Therescand/Piendssat dremnili' /iiaking.vellow diti.u· chains /br bracclets, co/*()/lets und nccklets. Shinr hme 1('ares were alio n.wd /<)/ inip/'orked whistles. Later ther would catch cicadas and carn· them in pei·/brmed chocolme boxes as pets /br a day or /wo, From the warm haze ofschool memories, Therese clearly feels dial therc

it'as a hning,.9/11/?c)/*t„'e £/t/no.Vihere benreen the girls und

waff //idii·hhial hir/hdays itr/r (·clebrated in the /im io,·.rem'S b.v decm·ming the top of the girl 's desk emE in the morning with brsh floit'e/'s mul suitill gi/is. Other cha,·mates would add to dlese. Al (,ther times, holv picmres ofsaims nould be given as /*en'art/sfbr

kindness or achievenwnA then placed in your /ilissal (Mass vi·over book). Litli/'gic'al Feas/ da.rs u·c/·c /lwes /2,/· special hinins (1}1(l Mas,ex.

Mother Superior's Saint's Feast Dar 11'ax a it'hole school ce/ehi·tition. ..1.0' 771';·exc recaNs, thi-s was a dio· 11'hen even the /uniors wore partv./but·ks /0 school (such tls pastel organdie) and there was a parn· hchi in the Senior School with dch-cious //'Cats and gith of

lollies for all. 0/1 ust/al schoo/da.vs. the ubiquitous school orcrall was worn over a ll/li#)/7/1 - in /he /i/jies it was blitioncd down the front and the bltie material had cream Ricings and co lici r and belt. School Imitbrms were /·expected and inspaial regularh'.

Tlie Sisters in /he Junior School

were iii the /11£40/'in· over ho' teaching x/a#.* 6,/11' /*/11/)1(.0:·ions br nic,In· girk fic,In this period wottlti be the sisters wearing the black Hooi·-length habit, belted iii the 11'£/i,V. an adaptittion oft jic original I 711 centun· IBVM nun 's „imple

(then part 01 11'0//le/1 4 11'ear). Part of the kiwination

it·ith the ch,/hing was the ubsence O/ )'ixible hair. .4 sister would occaxionallv

make a downward aditistment of thi. starched slim 1211·elicad cil·clet Ilial 11'as i/1.w/·ted in /j·ont of'//w white linc// 11'i/nple covering the ca/:r

and hair under a blcick

veil. For pupils out in the corridors, the sigmdling (,1 i411)17)(1('IIing XIaff tras by the te/ltalc chuddng Of

wooden rosan' head., (!Ilti kers beside the long skirts r,fa sister g/ic/ing along m class. /n wimer, sisters who min·h /2,/1 thc' c(}id

/inge/'less black wool gloves, with chapped red /ingers peeping out the edges,/

In the /bit'decades to the mic/-sixties, a self-ch'scil,/i-necl //i//ic//1/'cdisposcd to h'arning was //'£/ined by /7,te h'ar//ing which was //01 only the timei tables . Who cannot remember die dron ing cadences of t liese on earlf st m 11.r m (,1·11 ings in the Junior School corridors and later along the Green Veranda? Therese learned m sing "Quecil ofLorita" m age Ave, a rousing school song with complex 11'ords. Several stiK/ents of these rcm·s can still rec·itc poems and sing songs (Nome h.t'/1///,r ,vi//ig 0/1/r iii Lmin) mat 11'Cre learned .q) long ago.

Mental arithmetic was a fine promotion fur learning concenti·mion. This

was made enjovable hz team and single conipelition,

leading to more xerious. Au·nialised learning under All-.g Morler ill Grade 6. Therese al.w) recollects the upper bmic )1' school being the time when grades and pertin·mance received mo,·c clitplicisix, although a gii·l's personal development

Ill<l character 11'ax £/61'm:r

a pricA tr.

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Fahmble lifi, h'.0'sons werc given, essenticil in a A,male

coill/Jilmity. Therese rememhers 1/ie analogr on shnider, S.*20.%Eake-: 1*Sh...4.Yze/*l#fi

11 a sti·ong wi jul came und blew awar a licap (,1 11('pers ¢1»49-diEril&*g*Y.Al,B.-04130- r., r:,-0•f.4

ami h'arcs that was /unr damaging malicious words but eljective picmre fur voung girls!

13 /1 hen /odar 's c/asses arc left alone, sanctions applY fur

mishehaviol//. Therese exph/i/ic'(/ that the si.vers /u.%·/ expected high standards ofeverv girl - classes we/·c le/j on their "honour ", not /0 be rowdr or to .wop ic)/kina in the Grecu Z cranda area, skidding (l/0/Ig a brightli polished Noor in the Noor-length concertina door -

chaw'ooms was a no-no, ''AYause Si.wer had worked .w, 4

bard with the polisher. Ph'ase have sonw con.xide/'cition tb/· othe/·s.' " .ls //ic /1(,c,/·hoards hoarded dust and di/·/ /)·om outside, Therese recalls tea h,oves being co/lected in the kitchen ne.\/ to /he Boa/·ders ' re/Dcm/·v, to be hiter 4

damp along the classroom floors, allourd /O dru

strelt'/;

then swept tip br the cleaner. ThriA and conunonsense!

Grade 4.1949

Commitiiitv (.O/1,4('/Al/X//CU 117/N encouraged in roung girls br placing a "Poor MaiCs Plate- m each m lile fur uneaten pieces c )1 1 1 ifit

or sandwiches in the Dav Pupils' hmch ' Chalet". Theywere told that people ccilled at the Clendon Road gatc ful· A,od and this fra ditic,n

was kept a /ong /ime

/#'riendships were /low driven morc br choices in girls ' interests, Le. sport or hobbies und group behaviour

comrolled br it·ccAli'

sc,n'/0/LX c)/ pub/il· order nuu·k readings. Punishable mi£/enwanours were as conunon as m/king in c·kiss, h/iwhing inappropriatch' 0/ hmd/i· 0/ imp£'/·ti/iciic·e. //* no Ale/·it nuu·ks had been lost /0/· a term, those pl/pils 11'olth/be rewarded with a /ji// h'/igth -Aterit Film" whilst the 0/hers had supervised smdr. 77wrese said she dhhi't ever enjoy akee.tilm.

U/'hA did Therese Lechle enter rehgious /i/(' ci//('r ancnding school at Loreto? She belieres it 11·as due /0 a /irm and h,ring /(,l//1(/ation in Rtith. both at home and in school, a.N 11 ell as' /he.fine role //lodels ofthe nuns who i}illi,enced her over schooldays m hoth Ahmdeville and hner m Alan·'s Ajount, Ballarat where she boarded in her .senior.vea/·s..1 ker figure /(u· her was Molher Anummus,

who prepared the thildren Ii,r First Conununion, She j·callr fustered a personal relalions hip lifth God at dlls time and ihis endured /bi· Therese. A/mhc,· A/lit)/lim/.4 11'(i. in chm·ge ofthe junior School and ki acla st/·ong pC/*Nonal in/luence on /he chilch·en in these

10/7/lt/th'e.l'Ca/'x. Shc

on ''t/·cars ". Sonw 0/ these could be U ston', e.,tra plili' outsh/c or, most high/v prired, a 11'alk through -Thc Glillf 'i a phice ofinagic und mi·sterv fur aN Jit}iiors. This beautiful area had to give way for the developnwn, 06/ Cill

ninch needed xchool oval.

Tile

chiss group iii thosc dars was like a unified /imli/i u# supporti'ng the same vahies, gron·ing i/1 /;icitii,·iii· with a close rehitionship

M'idl (.iod. .·ls /he school classes were .unaller /han in la/er decades at Ll/H, most xii*/s knew each other, even luu.rem·sfi<i·/he,· 14)11'ards. There u·as £1 .viecial liondi/, dercloping all.voi//' /2/culties to thi) best 0/ 1 01// own abiliti.9 el/l(/ growing ingoodness, Th 0, c.

11.hose behaviour was good, 11'cre clected/0 become "Chith·eu of:Wan· '' being permined /O wear/mle blue cloaks cificl

111£'Chils. This

it'as a po.iition 0/'1)/*C'.wigc a.4 11·( '/l as spirinml advancement. 11 ea/·ing a "Sodalitr " ribbon avotmd the m.,i·k tras /he

culj}linution

Teachers gave recognition fur pel·xonal merit, First, rou 11'e/'e (Ill aspiram (a purple or grcen sash), then if

you were re-nominated, the ribhons und niedal could he worn crossed at the back.

Chapel

dailv und conducled by \,lother Bernadine, thegirls tiling into the chapel, reiled in 11'hile aud fire

decades ofthe rosm·i· u·cre rem-/cd be/;,I·c huu·/i.

.,1 se/il//lill e.\-perience /i)/· thi .1 oung The, e.0 e in Middle School (Years 7 - S) was being called 0//to /he 6'rce/1 Fermula b r the Alis/ress of School, 1/c,/her . 1..gmw/ti (now Sis/cr Rlith). 67ic 11'as ge/illl' but firmly /11'eaked in a one on one talk about holl' SiX/('/' knew //mt Tlierese was a good girL und she beliered in her. Therese savs now, she verv

much warned to lit'e up /0 Mmher Assunima's picmre

ofher and whii/ she heard that dar nunle a lits/ing i/lip/'c'ssion.

OveraN the religious und lar sm# tit Am·cio /Wandcville Hall provided daily role models An· scoi·ex ofimpiessionable voung women in their charge /(u· 11'hal Mothcr (ionraga Barrn /B l 3/1 /imndress iii Allstralia had intended, thal till Lorclo girls would take their

phic·cs in socien· as h'ailing C Th/'i.vian women who were coul/nunin -conscious and eff.,cli'e iii

ill (l/'08' 0/ their lives.

-1.%' a uwniber of/he hi.#·ti/me, 77;crese spem /17(//ir happr rears teaching at several Loreto colleges around .·ll/.#//'Wia. //i law/*.vears. she has macle th e 1,·anxition to a ministn· as Pas u,ral .lss ociate in a parish community, helping to support the k tith 0/ fc, nii lies.

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