Mandevillian, 2003, Vol18, No1 by Loreto Toorak

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Vol 18. No. 1

Loreto Mandeville Hal]

April 2003

Opening Mass w 2003 ./

Celebrant: Father John Martis S.J

Editorial Committee Editor. Amanda Apt horpc: Assistant Editor. Judy 131-nall: As.sixtant. Prudence Moyl,ain .Junior School. Till.inv Pullin,

Cover: Head of the Schoolgirls' Rowing Regatta

Typist, Barbara I leyhoe. Development Ollice, Stephanie West, Lynne Rosenthal and Robyn Pepper: Photography. L ynne Beck. Sandra Jane and Jayne Webster.

At The i lead of the Schoolgirls on Stinday 23 March the Division 1 Quad was won by Loreto Mandeville Hall. The crew of

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Alice MeNamara. Kristy Hodges.

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Leia Bonacci. and coached by Mark Dwyei

Loreto Mandedlle Hall

was victorious over Firbank, Sacred Ileart

Bridget Scanlon. Elisha Gartner.

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and Genazzano. The winning margin was two lengths.

Principal or over four hundred years we have been educating women to be leaders, to be strong

and independent. individuals of integrity. At Loreto Mandeville Hall we believe,

as did our Foundress Mary Ward. in the capacity and responsibility of women to

contribute to society and to the Church. As you read this issue of the Mandevillian, 1

know that you will be impressed by the contributions of all our students and staff. and will appreciate their capacity for living life to the full through their faith experiences. their learning. and tlieir involvement in Social .lustice projects and our rich co-curricular programs. 1 congratulate all of our students, from the ELC through to the Year 12s. for the

positive start they have niade to the year! And iii this year of Felicity. we continue to focus on out- commitment to keep alive the richness and joy of Mary Ward's educational vision. I wish all of the extended Loreto family every blessing. (l)/9 Susan Stevens

Dr Susan Stevens ami Ah·s Amwbelle Samlon

Thank you Bryan Madden

ast year Mr Bryan Madden (father of Samara Yr 12/2002, Kesiah Yr 11, Tahlia Yr 9, Siana Yr 6, Alexa Yr 4) retired as Chair of (-'oillicil. Bryan

has been a long and loyal contributer to the School over a number of years.

1-le has given his time generously, serving on various Committees, in more recent years holding the ciffice of Chair of Finance and then Chair of School Council.

On behalfofthe Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed

Virgin Mary, and the School Community, we thank Bryan for his significant contribution to Loreto Mandeville Hall.We welcome Mrs Annabelle Scanlon

(mother of Madeleine Yr 12/00, Edwina Yr 12/ 01, Bridget Yr 12/03 and Georgette Yr 9) as Chair of School Council 2003.

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International Women's Day Breakfast

International Women's Day was celebrated this year on Friday 7 March with our inaugural International Women s Day Year ]2 Breakfast. Each Year 12 student was encouraged to invite as their guest a -wonian ofsignificance" in her life. This event was held in the Patricia Schaefer Centre where we welcomed grandmothers. mothers. daughters. aunts. sisters. cousins. teachers. Loreto Sisters and friends. atl gathering together to enjoy the early morning celebration. Our keynote speaker. Sister Deirdre Browne ibim. Sister Provincial of the Loreto Sisters in Australia. spoke about

the role of women today in Australia and in the Church. Sister Deirdre delighted the audience with her recollections, inspired insights and invitation to al] women to "dance with life-. Our School Captain. Bridget Scanlon. spoke

impressively and with conviction on the.joys and challenges of being a young woman today. A quit on lamous women provoked many memories and generated much laughter, A delicious buffet breakfast followed. Our guests were presented witli ribbons or women's colours. Ilistorically women's colours meant: "GIVE

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The national Australian Loreto Schools theme for 2003 is "Felicity'. Our Mission Statement expresses that "felicity" is nourished by fun and celebration. by beauty and creativity. by sensitivity to the natural environment and by opportunities for self-expression and for rellection. Our International W'omen's Day Year 12 Breakfast was indeed a felicitous occaxion.

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Maria Beier - General Superior North American Branch Gill Goidding - member ofthe Roman Branch

At the "Feast of Mind and Heart" gathering in the USA,.hilv 2002

imy who have read about tile history of Mary Ward's Institute since its founding iii the early 1600>, will know that the

story is both fascinating and inspiring. I ler own endeavours to make represemation to the church authorities in Rome by tracking the Alps in the dead of winter with wars happening all around Iici. give its cause to stand in awe of Iici

indomitable spirit. In spite ofrejection. imprisonment. suppression and an impression of failure. the Institute grew and flourished and is now found world-wide.

The effect of church and political pressilles at various times resulted iii sonie 11'aginentation of the Institute and many would be faiiiiliar with the fact that there are three branches: the Roman branch. the Irish branch and the North American branch. The

Australian Province belongs to the Irish Branch. Mother Gonzaga Barry who came from Gorey in Co. Wexford. Ireland to Ballarat.

Australia in 1 875. worked with energy and passion for there-uniting ofthe branches, beginning with aninternational meeting of the Sisters in 1901. While nothing came from that particularmeeting thedesire remained in the minds and hearts of many. M 1998 a meeting of the Irish branch of the Institute was held in Mauritius and in response to an invitation of the North American Branch. a decision was taken to "explore and discern the possibility of forming a stronger relationship between the two branches'.

Many conversations and meetings imok ing every member of both branches have taken place and. following a resounding "Yes'

to re-union. word hasjust been received from Rome that we are to become one branch. With such rich and diverse cultures and history represented in both branches. we look forward to the reality of sharing ever more fully our internationality and union ofminds and hearts. Now something new has been born! (Sr) Sandra Perrett ibrm

Loreto International On 10 February 2002. a National meeting ofall the Loreto Principals took place at Loreto Kirribilli. At this nieeting were reported the outcomes of the first International Loreto Education Meeting. held in Kolkata, India. 4-18 November 2002, The theme for the conference was -Educating for Identity, Integrity and Interconnectedness". The Conference participants explored the possibility of developing various means of international communication and discussed using our world-wide network as an educational resource in working towards a better world. As one outcome ofthe Conference. Loreto Mandeville Hall Ims been assigned two 'twin" schools, with which to correspond - Loreto Curepipe. and Lot-eto Quatre Bornes, both in Mauritius. We

look forward to establishing links with these two 1.oreto Sister Schools and through this. to learning and appreciating inore about Loreto International. (Di) St/san Stevens

Alice So what does "Rlicitv" actually mean for us?

Felicity as a word means happines.s and joy. U is a state ofmind. Just as you

can be in a state ofanger or sadness, you can be in a state Of -felicitz" However, although "fwicity" is about being happr, it is deeper than their, because often in our lives it is not appropriate to be laughing and smiling at

certain times. Felicity is about being content within vourself, happy with selfacceptance oj who... you... are.

The best way for us to explain to you, how to be Rlicitous, is lo find

something you do that truly makes you happy, something that ttels like its "your" thing. These things are our passions. A passion is something that makes our heart race, w'here we are truly satisfied with where we are within ourselves, and nothing can take that feeling of contentment away from us. Eve/·vone in this room has their

Bridget Scanlon (left) and

own individual passion, something that is unique to them, and

makes them Rel on top of the world.

Alice MeNaniara

Passion; Live Yours, Celebrate Others'

Bridget 4 we think about times when we are happy at school, it is when we are doing something that we have a passion fbr. M haring a passion fur something, you

are deeply involved in it through your actions and your thoughts. A passion is something that gets your heart racing, you opinions firing and brings you

great satistliction and happiness. For someone it may be the completion of a Historv essar, for someone elie it might be the perftct execution of a Science

prac. Then again, l're seen passion in the classrooms through debates

in English, reciting poems in Fi·ench and ditring soccer in PE class. But the exhilaration experienced while watching someone else carry olit their passion, whether it be rowing on the Yan·a with all their ability, or playing in the orchestra with great joy and pride, brings felicity to me. There was much discussion and thought about our theme but it

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inspired us to go and be who we are. The school theme for 2003 is, Passion; live yours, celebrate others'!

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Employer of Choice for Women On 29 October 2002 Loreto Mandeville Hall was awarded "The Employer of Choice for Women" citation for 2002. Mary Ward would be proud of us! The citation was officially announced at the EOWA Business Achievement Awards. Loreto Mandeville Hall was one of only one hundred coiiipanies (Australia-wide) named to comply with the Equal Opportunity (EO) Legislation following a rigorous filtering of 1500 reports submitted to EOWA. Loreto Mandeville Hall met the stringent criteria. including the provision oftransparent policies iii the workplace to support women across the organization. educating employees on their rights and obligations regarding sex-based harassment. and delivering improved outcomes for women and business. This is only the second time the Government is lauding womenfriendly companies in Australia. The awards Ceremony was hosted by Elaine Canty. and the keynote speaker was tile Hon. Tony Abbott, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Dr Susan Stevens and Mrs Rosemary Doolan attended the Ceremony and were presented with tIle Award.

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The Australian School of the Year 2002 The Twentieth Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest 2002 The Australia-Japan Relations Essay Contest. run by the Embassy and Consulates-General of Japan in Australia, gives our students a chance to reflect the growing awareness and interest in the AustraliaJapan relationship every year. This contest was in its 20th year in 2002. One hundred and twelve Japanese students from Year 8 to Year 11 entered this contest in 2002 and we were thrilled with the

excellent results gained by the 6 students who received the awards. We were also very proud that we received the Australian School of the Year in this contest. This award acknowledges the school with the greatest number of high quality essays submitted in the contest. Those students who received the awards are:

Outstanding Award - Monica Lillas (Junior B Division), Year 10 '03 Highiy Commended - Prasanti Kotagiri (Senior Division).Year 12 '03 Stephanie Hannon (Junior B Division).Year 10'03 Joanna Ryan (Junior B Division).Year 10 '03

Kathryn Sharpe (Junior B Division). Year 10 '03

Jillian Hunter (Highly Commended),Year 9 '03

These girls. and their parents, were invited to the presentation ceremony at the Consulate-General's residence in Toorak to receive their awards. Dr Stevens was also invited to this ceremony to receive the School award. Thank you for those people who attended the ceremony.

Congratulations to these girls for such a great achievement and also to all the students who participated iii the contest to enable LMH to receive the Australian School of the Year award.

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Fukuoka Kaisei Girls' High School On 7 February, we welcomed a visit from our sister school. Fukuoka Kaisci Girls High School. Ninety-nine Japanese girls arrived at LMH with Sr Kyoko (the Principal of the school) and five accompanying teachers. It was a very warm day and the girls were feeling hot after leaving the winter in Japan with the maximum ten degrees.

Before the welcoming ceremony, the Japanese girls and thirty LMH girls had lunch together iii the Patricia Schaeffer Centre. They were divided into ten groups and enjoyed talking to each other using both English and Japanese. In the welcoming ceremony, St Kyoko and Dr Stevens exchanged gifts. LMH received, amongst other gifts, ten sets of KARUTA cards. Karuta is a set of cards with Japanese characters on them, used to play games such as "Snap". They will be used in Japanese classes to help LMH students learn tile Hiragaria characters.

After the ceremony, we had a school trip around the Historic House, Barry Centre and Junior School, We heard lots of "Kawaii! (Cute!)" from Japanese girls when we visited the Junior School. Our gitests were impressed with our beautiful Barry Centre and commented on how lucky we are.

Before they left for St Patrick's Cathedral, we took some group and individual photos to remember their visit and the students exchanged their email addresses to keep in touch with each other, We hope to visit Fukuoka in return soon to establish a stronger relationship.

I would like to thank all those who were involved on the day. (Ms) Shizuka Kandori, Japanese Teacher

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First Friday Masses Outside the Chapel of Christ the King there stands a new sign. welcoming all corners to the chapel. und reminding tls of the respect that is due to this special place and to the times of prayer and celebration that Occur there.

Over the past six years. among these times of celebration have been the (almost) monthly early morning Masses.

This year we have embraced a long tradition of the Church by setting aside the First Friday of the month for these Masses when the school calendai- permits.

Early morning is a special time in the chapel: the niuted light. the quiet and stillness. evoke an atmosphere of tranquility and

peace - so difficult to come by iii the comings and goings of

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modern school life. The simple but beautiful celebrations of the Eucharist are attended by small numbers. and while we might wish that more could be present. there ix tin intimacy about the occasions that reminds us that .lesus M indeed

present "where two or three" gather in his name. Moreover. small though the gatherings might be. there is usually a good representation or the School Community: for instance, Mass on the First Friday of March was attended by students and staff from both .lunior and Senior Schools, as well as

Sister Sylvester O'Malley ih 1711. from the Tool-ak Community.

On other occasions we have been joined by parents and even grandparents. Readers at First Fridar .1/ass - L-R.· Grounded in the Catholic 11-adition. in which we at Loreto

Mandeville Hall proudly stand. these celebrations provide

Sara \liti·Leod, Mairin Sheahan, Meg Alactarlan, at·ith c'(,h'b /·ant.

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us with an opportunity to participate in the Church's central act of worship.

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Early Morning Mass

Community are warmly invited to avail themselves

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of this opportimity by joining us on these occasions.

each First Fridav at 8.00am in the

Chapel ot C hrist the King.

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For the past three years Year 1 1 .ind 1 2 students from LM 11 have been involved in the Friday Night Tutoring School at St. John's parish Richmond. At present we have about sixty stildents who attend either on a weekly or fortnightly basis to work with refugee and migrant children. The aim ofthis program. which is run by Miss Margaret Gurry, is to assist the children with their studies. This might entail helping them with their homework or assignments they might have. or it might mean tliat the students just engage them in conversation to assist with their English language skills. At present there are over one hundred students who attend this school most of whom come from the high rise flats iii Richmond. Many oftliese children are East Timorese refugees but there is also a significant number from Africa, LMH is only one of a number

of schools involved in this project. The students really enjoy the time they spend there and frequently reniark that they get far more from working with these young people than they give. It is a wonderful program as it gives our students the opportunity to mix with students from backgrounds very different to their own and together they can share the richness oftheir own cultures with each other.

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The purchase ofa I larpsichord had been a serious consideration for the LoretoM,Isic Department's 'wish-list foranumberofyeaisand therefore I was del ighted to be able to commission Steve Hunt ( Steven's of Brisbane) in mid 2001 to build a harpsichord for our School. With specifications suitable for the various needs of our musicians and ensembles. we have

acqiii red an instrument that is guaranteed to give great pleasin·e to niany

Our harpsichord is a Flemish Single-Manual Harpsichord based on a Fleinish instrument built by Hans Moermans in 1584. The original instrument is in private ownership in Boston. The instrument has been built with traditional timbers and finished in two colours, The

Flemish papers and colours used were chosen from a selection made available by Steve. The soundboard painting is iii the style

of 1640 Ruckers instrument. Yale Universith and our lovely Hititt.

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finishing touch was to have the school motto adorn the inside lili. Elizabeth Anderson gave great support as harpsichord Consultant during the building process. One ofAustralia's leading harpsichordists. we have welcomed Elizabeth to our music staff for 2003. In addition to her owii

Loreto pupils. Elizabeth is keen to work with other instrumental students to enhance their performances of Baroque works using the hairsichord.

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The harpsichord is located in the Oak Parlour and has alieady had much Lise - on Open Day for the contitillo part in a performance O1.5'ummer C from The Fom- Season.9 and accompanying senior recorder performances. There have been demonstrations for music staff. to keyboard stall and student pianists. and at the Oak Parlour Recital in March. Jane Matheson. out- School Pianist. gave the inaugural solo performance. We are indebted to Steve Hunt for the beautiful instrument that lie

has built and I hope that all members of the Loreto community will Uumwm Ami <„1

have the opportimity to enjoy this instrument at future music events, (Aliss) 1/arr 0 '/)riscoll, /)irector of Music

Learning the harpsichord It was witli great excitement and gratitude that the music students and staff welcomed our new

harpsichord to Mandeville Hall. The unique sound of the harpsichord con now be 1-eard in the perfect setting of the Oak Parlour as students and teachers

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alike enjoy the opportulity to play the music of Bach. Handel. Scarlatti. Ranicau Lind others. on the instrument

for which the pieces were originally composed. lt is a truly beautiful instrument and 1 feel so privileged to have the wonderful and very rare opportunity to take

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harpsichord lessons. We are very fortunate to have the eminent harpsichordist. Ms Elizabeth Anderson, join the Music Department to give lessons and share her passion for the harpsichord with all of us. Recently, Ms Anderson led a demonstration in the Oak Parlour and

everyone agreed it was a huge success. Apart from her obvious talent and expertise. Ms Anderson has brought with lier great wai-mth and friendliness, and a willingness

to include everyone it the joy of the harpsichord. Jane Ma/heson, }Da/· /2

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Vocal Ensemble workshop Iii March this year the Vocal Ensemble had the privilege of uelcomine 1 jelen Todd to take a master class. which not only

proved to be beneficial for the girls. but also extremely active

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I [elen. knowii more perhaps for her strange and bizat-re physical warin ups. was able to excite and surprise our group with "hip and buttocks swaying" to relax eacli singer before the rehearsal started after. ofcourse. a hard day's work in the classroom. Helen Todd has been a vocal coach for niany years now and has had mitch success as a singer. Helen. cunently based Li·elia A-i/kil,i· (left) ami Madeleine Sterens

in Tasmania. has earned a weil-respected and prestigious reputation within the lillihic industry, It was a pleasure to have Helen as a guest. Her efforts and

teaching has indeed linproved the ensemble and we hope that we can work w ith her again in the future.

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f,1 Opera" Late last year. Lydia Killerby. Year H) 003) and I were foilimate enough to be accepted to work with a cast oftuenty to perform Aaron Copland'x The lender Land.

The Opera was performed Lit

1 [orti l lail in late .lanuary 2003. and 1 was one of three gilt who shared the role of Beth, the little sister. We perfurmed six nights in total. and each of us was Beth for two nights. The Operu itself. directed by Caroline Stacey and conducted by Queensland s John Dingle. is about tuo outsiders.

Top and Martin. who arrive in a close rural commimity· and change forever the lives of three generations of the Moss family. This excitinu

oppormility opened lip a whole new door into the world of opera and theatre. for me and the other two girls. What made this opera so IlllIC]l fim for me. was not only working with a mature and experienced cast, but working in a professional Sitllation, with a proper lighting and stage crew, and a 1:11-ge amount of publicity. This production increased our vocal standards to a broader scale.

and improved our acting and improvisation skills. It plmed to be an experience of a lifetime. and hopefully the beginning of a great future! .Wade/cine Sh'\·c,/is, Year l 0

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Genevieve Lacey Genevieve Lacey is an internationally renowned recorder player. who has performed across Europe to great acclaim. On 7 hursday 6 March, we were fortutiate to spend '.ln Hour with Generiere Lacer' iii the

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Oak Parlour. Students. staff. Loreto Sisters and other family and friends were delighted to hear Genevieve not otily play. but also speak of her own musical experiences. Genevieve, a past pupil of Loreto Ballarat, iii-st studied at Melbourne University before studying iii Denmark and Switzerland for Kereral years. The audience was most interested to hear her experiences ofthe rather different style ofteaching in Europe. and this part of her prexentation provoked some interesting discussion. Genevieve spoke openly and engagingly, and the audience appreciated the time she spetit witli its.

Thank-you to Miss O Driscoll and the Friends of Music fur organising such a lovely afternoon.

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Monica Lillcis. Year 10, Stephanie Rizzardi. Year 8 and Hannah Coleman, Year 12

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Performing Arts Conference 20-22 November It was with a great sense of anticipation :ind excitement that twenty-four stall. representatives from the Performing Arts Departments of our seven Loreto schools in Australia, journeyed to Sydney last November for a three day con fet-ence. Held at the Mary McKillop Centre in North Sydney. the conference provided a high level of professional development in the disciplines of music. dance and drama and also enabled us to meet as a group of educators working within the Loreto tradition.

The conference theme. -... to do what we have to do well " (Mary Ward), retlected the 2002 Loreto value verin', and Sister Deirdre Browne ibrm gave the keynote address. I ler presentation. Discerning the dream wid the dance: the gi# of Man, Ukird to the Per/brming /1/·tx, beautifully set the focus for the conference. ()ther sessions included each school presenting a visual

snapshot' of their performing arts activities. guest speakers for music and drama. and a visit to Loreto Kirribilli. We shared out- ideas and experiences and gained valuable insight into whitt out- sister schools are doing. Most worthwhile were the conference sessions wliere discussions centred on the

challenges for its as performing arts teachers, our shared vision for what we do in Loreto schools and the possibilities for developing greater links between schools.

We concluded the conference with retiewed enthusiasm Und energy, valuable connections made and lasting friendships formed. (Miss) Maiv O 'Driscoll, Director c)# Mt{.sic

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CONCERTS AND PERFORMANCES

Oak Parlour Recitals

Friday 16 May School Girls Jazz Festival

Sunday 26 October Junior School

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Ensemble Concert at

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Thursday 15 May Thursday 7 August

Thursday 29 May Chamber Music at Six.

Wednesday 17 September. for VCE

Loreto Chapel

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Tuesday 14 October

Thursday 19 June Music Festival for

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Tuesday 12 November. Years P-6 recitals

Junior and Senior School ensembles

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University, 7.30pm

VCE Recital Series

Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 August

Wednesday 4.lune

Loreto Mandeville Hall School Musical,

Tuesday 22.july

with St Kevin's College Kiss Me Kate

Tuesday 12 August Thursday 4 September

\Vednesday 8 October Senior Showcase Concert at Melba Hall, Melbourne

University, 7.3()pm

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Odo Hirsch is a renowned author of childreA fiction. and so we

were very excited to discover that lie was visiting Australia f0111 England late last year, to deliver several talks to students.

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It was arranged that on 14 November, a group oIYear 7 students

would attend a talk and theatre presentation at the State 1.ibrary of Victoria. The short theatre presentations were comic and enjoyable and included scenes in the book. Pincus

Corbett 's

Strange Adventure.

In one theatre activity. some audience participation was required and it was to our delight that our own Brigette Reid volunteered and was part of an amusing impromptii perforniance along With

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We were then given the opportunity to ask Mr Hirsch about his writing and the characters who appeared iii liM books. It was a great experience and gave us an insight into the creative process of a children's fiction author.

We thank Mrs MeKenzie and Fiona Wood who accompanied us oil this wonderful excursion!

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The Year 7 ('02) group with Mrs Sally Mc·Kenzie and Fiona Wood

Brigette Reid (Year 7 '02)

VISITING ARTISTS The School's ever-growing Drama department is continually

pursuing new ways to inspire and motivate the girls who study both Drama and Theatre Studies (VCE). Last year

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we had visits 11-oni Tessa Wallis, Amanda Muggleton und Sanford MeMurray. These artists shal-ed with the students their experience and vast knowledge oftheir area of expertise.

During August of last year, Tessa Wallis was our artist-

in-residence, employing her skills of mask-making to help the students of Years 9. 10 and 1 I to make theii- own masks. This experience enhanced our understanding und appreciation of a very significant aspect of the theatre. specifically Greek Drama and Commedia dell'Arte.

Late last year. the Year 8 girls had the opportunity of working

with Sanford MeMurray, who is a very experienced trainer at the National Institute of Circus Arts. Sanford was able to assist

the girls during their study ofdance and movement. Previously

Tessa Wallis und Year 11 Theatre Sti{(lics Alcisks

Sanford and other trainers had worked with theYear 11 Theatre

Studies students helping them with circus skills to employ

during their highly energetic play, :1 Se,·vant to Two ihisters. Yet another highlight from last year was the visit from Amanda Muggleton who provided the Year 12s with creative ideas for ways in which to approach their VCE monologites. The girls gained invaluable knowledge from Amanda and were able to apply this to their specific performance.

Already this year the Year 11 and 12 Theatre Studies students had the unique opportunity of working with former

Play School presenter and now distinguished actor. Philip Quast Philip held atwoand a hallhour workshop. where

girls presented a song. and he theii provided them with ways iii which they could improve and develop their performance.

Both the girls participating iii the workshop and those watching found it to be an extremely rewarding experience. Circus Trainer Kane Peterson and Year

Having the opportunity to work with such experienced

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professionals helps us to improve our theatrical skills and to

gain an insight into the world of theatre outside the school. Alexandra Sweeney, School Drama Captain, Year 1 2

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Philip Qua.Nt und Emma Ki/jgxbit/'V - Drama Workshop

Amanda Muggleton and Year 12 Monologues

A Web of Memories Iii the second week ofschool. Year 12 ventured to Phillip 1%1.md for what would be three days of absolute bliss. Although it was a very busy three days. we would soon see that oil our return to LMH. we would be stress-free mid ready to start a busy yeal

On arrival we all had delicious fish and chips fur dinner. followed by a walk to the beach. This was a pei-fect way for us to settle down after a long day lit school. Thursdily niorning began with a wake-up session of gaines with Mr

Kaiser: by the end of this session everyone ,#as u ide awake und ready to start our final school camp. Mrs Ryan then shared her understanding of the school theme 'Passion: live yours. celebrate others. and the word felicity. This sparked conversations on what made us feel felicitolls. It was very obvious to see that this camp had made our year level come togellier und brought about much joy. which truly was in the spirit of the word felicity, Some free time at the beach in

the afternoon saw sandcastles :ind games iii the water: along with a swim with [)1- Collins, Ice ci-earns were the choice ofthe day. as we were very lucky to be given a sunny 28 degrees. That night a ' web 01 memories' was spun. Each girl had her turn expressing a

memorable moment of her time at LMH. This brought tears as well as inuch laughter. The evening was finished with a beautiful liturgy that Miss Brown

organised. The next morning saw Mrs Apthorpel yoga session on the beach. These two sessions were amazing, and will definitely be remembered. Tired Year 12 students got onto the bus on Friday afternoon after having the time of their life.

Many thanks goes tothe stafffor making it slich an unforgettable camp. Our Yeai level has always had a strong bond, but after this camp it has been strengthened even more! Thanks to Mr Ellett. Miss Brown. Dr Collins, Mrs Doolan and tile

pastoral statl. A great time was had by all.

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Ahhh, Rumbug The Year 7s camp at Camp Rumbug was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Something that we will never forget. On the first day, we were excited, ready for the time of our lives as we arrived at the entrance and unloaded the bags from the bus.

The first activity was the "fun and fitness" trail. We walked down the Wombats' track and stopped at the Campfire site. We were paired up and made our way down the trail, holding hands with our partner.

There were many obstacles along the way, such as the steep hill, the tyre course and the mud pit, where we had to crawl under a plank, on hands and knees face down in the dirt. After everyone had completed the course, we met up at the Intersection

The staff members at Camp Rumbug were nice but the rules were strict. NO shoes to be worn inside, only slippers and socks. Cleanliness came first.

The days' activities were exhilarating. each one more challenging than the next. Our group the "Goannas, started on the nitro crossing, where we had to cross over an imaginary river of"lava" without falling or spilling any of the "life-saving nitro water." Most of the activities were made to teach us to work as a team to achieve our goal.

At the end of each day. we were all exhausted and looked forward to dinner.

On Tuesday we had the "Newspaper Concert", where each bunkroom had thirty minutes to create clothes to match the

theme with newspaper. Our bunkroom had the theme of"The Melbourne Cup."

Favourite activities were the water activities - canoeing and Titanic Raft. Although we were completely di-enched after

each one, it was fun all the same. In catioeing we played a game of tag with the teachers, who kept throwing water into our canoes. A couple of girls capsized their boats and had to be towed back to shore.

At the end of the week. we came back, exhausted, but also

with many memories.

Amy Mai and Cathy Toi

That's Capital, Year 6! Australian Institute of Sport A place where dreams come true, where goals are set and competitions are won - the Australian Institute of Sport is where champions are made. From niaking avalanches to sinking our row boats. the Year 6 f

girls did it all! We could see how high we could jump and how strong we were. using different machines! We also got to see the gyninasts in action doing handstands and Mips. The A.1.S was heaps of fun! Natasha Simonds

Alizac Walk

Imagine. walking along the Anzac Walk blindfolded. with only one person to trust. How would you feel? Well all Year 6 walked down Anzac Walk while they were on their trip to Canberra. We all had to

imagine whitt we were feeling, smelling and hearing. In the end we could all trust somebody different. Maryrose Tiernan

Questacon When 1 was hanging on the vertical slide I then realised that Questacon was one of the most exciting places I have ever been.

On the first night ofYear 6 camp to Canberra, we were all lucky enough to go to a National Science and Technology Centre called Questacon. This great centre has 200 exhibits we could interact with. We could only stay at Questacon for two hours but in that time we could go on the vertical slide track attack. guillotine and other

exhibits on cyclones. and we saw how science and technology affect our everyday life. Erin Ryan

The Australian War Memorial

On the third day of Year 6 Camp. we visited a place that had more memories than we would ever take away. The Australian War Memorial. We began our visit with a quick introductory video and a performance that involved a couple of Loreto girls, some costumes, and the story of three generations of war veterans. We then spilt into our class groups to be taken on guided tours. our tour guide happening to Bianca.

Firstly, we visited the discovery room. where we were able to dress up as nurses, soldiers from Vietnam and WW 1 and we explored a l 940's kitchen. Then we visited exhibits on both World Wars and Vietnam

that featured things such as a fighter plane simulator, and some slightly gruesome models. especially from France and the Viet Cong tunnels. We finished the tour with a visit to the counyard. Iii it was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. a chapel-like building that held the body of a soldier found with no identification. It was beautifully 1

decorated with stained glass windows and wall paintings of nurses, soldiers and sailors.

With the eternal flame burning. it sent a shiver down my spine when I saw the list of names. tile list of those who died in battle.

So many young people had died willingly for Australia, and in Vietnam. against their wills. But 1 also felt proud, for it showed that Australians. too. had made a contribution and a sacrifice. Isabella Moore

New Parliament House

When most kids think of New Parliament House they think ofboring politicians sitting in chairs. saying words you don't understand and talking about things you have never heard of. They don't think about rolling down a hill of green grass, meeting Peter Costello or being part of a minority party called The Greens in a mini parliament debate and having your say in front of your classmates and fellow ministers. That is what we did in New Parliament House. Ella Maddison

ELC ST PETER'S EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

It is tliat time of year agaili when children branch into a new woild of discovery and play. It is a time when children say '-Yoll can go Mum, I am making a cake" or 1 love you Mum, 1 miss you but 1 have fun" (Benjamin Mc Carthy) or -1 am a little sad and the tears just come but then I get happy again" (Clare Wheel:than).

These have been common phrases at St Peter's over the past couple of weeks whereniany children have returned for Pre- Prep and other new families have commenced with us. It is often harder for the parents to break away as the children enthusiastically explore the slime. goop. playdough. woodwork, home-corner and the huge array of learning

experiences offered to them. A parent's feeling ofemptiness when their

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child happily runs off to play is always forgotten when they see their effervescent faces at the end of the day bursting with stories about the fun time they have had feeding the turtle, making mud pies, pretending to be crabs and creating amazing paintings.

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St Peter's Welcome Mass was held on Sunday the 16 February and we thank all of the families who attended. It was wonderful to have the children's extended families come to Mass and visit the Centre

afterwards. There were certainly many children (St Peter's children and school children!) who did not want to go back home at the morninil s conclusion.

The children at St Peter's Early Learning Centre were thrilled to hear tile loud sirens of the fire truck

during their focus on Fire Safety. The three year old children had begun acting out fires and events they had seen resulting from tlie Canberra bush fires and

took great responsibility iii "putting out" the block fires that they had built at Kinder. The children

thoroughly enjoyed seeing the fire fighters, putting on their equipment and squirting the fire hoses. The visit had a definite sense oth-eality when the fire fighters

had to rush to a true. burning fire. This was most certainly the highlight of the day for the children.

Mamemo Visits

Prep Prep have had a special visitor

from Belgium. Maniemo is a little travellor who has visited many schools around tile world that learn French. Mameino's last visit was iii

Canada and. after visiting the Prep girls at Loreto, Manienio is 01110

Singapore. Mamenio has joined us in listening to stories on the Listening Post, playing Bailey's Book I louse

on the computer and has helped us to u rite recounts. Prep have had a great time with Mainenio,

Year 3 and 4 Visit to the :4

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On the 19th of March, at 90'clock

the Year Three and Four classes, got on a 4

bus in the rain to go to the Melbourne Zoo. When we got there, we split up into three groups. My group went to see the seals first because they were under cover r

and popular. When we had seen the seals we went to the school. We all touched the

carpet snake and a Stumpy Tail lizard. We learnt alot too. For example, a snake uses ,·r

it's forked tongue to smell it's food. After we had been to the school, we went to see the Australian animals.

There was a koala, a wombat, an echidna and a kookaburra.

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hope we can go again. Stephanie Gibbs, Year 4

Sunglasses Day On Friday 20 February we donated a coin for the people of East Timor so t] could get their eyes checked .To make -

the day more fun we decorated a pair of sunglasses at home and brought them to school. We had a fashion parade to show

off our sunglasses, and then we voted for the most creative. The winner in Year 5 -/1

was Eliza Quinert with her gorgeous Big

Brother glasses, and Kaitlyn Foote came runner--up.

Chiara Ardi and Natalie Wilkinson Year 5

brief visit to the Ventura display: it was one ofthree buses that runs on a new

type of fuel called ethanol. We visited

the auditorium for a short play by 'Carp Productions' about the evil Dr Doom

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On 22 February 2003, the Year

to an island near Queensland. She also

was up to three brave students to save the

6 classes of LMH visited the 'Sustainable

spoke about how children are invading

world, their names were 'Masked Tree

Living Festival' at Federation Square iii

the bird habitat and are killing these

Hugger' (Olivia Yr 6) 'Capomi Clean

the city.

birds without even knowing. 'Take only

Air (Carina Yr 6) 'Clean Up Queen

The fist thing we saw was an

photographs and leave only footprints,'

(VOronique Yr 6) and 'Zap.' (played by a

outside art exhibition. Everyone saw

is a quote that she thinks people should

person from 'Carp Productions')

clothes and other items made from

follow.

sustainable objects. Next, we ventured to

We listened to a speech about Matt was the eldest winner and

'Reduce. Reuse and Recycle' and learnt

the auditorium for an interview with the

he had something to say about water. He

how to make the world a better and safer

winners of a 'Sustainable Living'

believes we should recycle our bath water

place for the people of the future.

competition. in which they had to write

and the water from our washing machines

When we arrived back at Loreto

about an environmental problem that they

and dishwashers to water our plants,

we talked about how much we enjoyed

felt strongly about. One of the winners,

instead of using fresh water.

our excursion and wished that we could

Sonia, gave a speech about smoking,

suicide, and other general issues. Angela, another winner. spoke

about the birds from Siberia that migrate

Afterwards, the students went to

have spent more time at the 'Sustainable

see some more sustainable items like hay

Living Festival'.

furniture. This was followed by a

VOj·onique Campion and Ella Maddison, Year 6

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tie-break.

Sports Camps On 30 January. our two-day

swimming camp itt LMH began. It was great to see the number of girls

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participating in this event, especially the new girls. On the first day. after warmiip, we had a small Personal Best meet against Lauriston. On the second day. we undertook sonic dry latid exercises and then had a lecture about nutrition. We then watched .1 ideo about Turns. Starts and Finishes.

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inspiring start to the swimming season as well as a great way to meet sonic of the new uil Is stai-tiny.

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Loreto Mandeville Hall Parents Association Annual Mothers Luncheon

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The Year 9 Geography students created a coral polyp, using a variety ofdifierent coloured playdoughs. 1 he polyp is a very small allim:11 that is the building A block oftlie Great Barrier Reef.

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understanding of the mechanics ELA

of the building material that forms tlie myriad of patterns we witness 011 the Queensland coast. By

appreciating that the polyp is a Creature and that it has a specific structure. students can then begin

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New Parents' Cocktail Party

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Parents' Association Fathers' Dinner

Must diarise!

No excuses!

Cancel all interstate travel!

Forget football training!

Thursday 2 1 st August 7:30pm The Aquarium, Flinders St

Get the message?

Cost $90.00

A great night is ahead for all dads We'd like to see you there.

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Enquires phone Joe Sala on 9592 0326 or 92258210

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From the Heritage Centre The Gardens of Mandeville Hall

In January

1867.

Alfred

Watson

The apricots were described as being "in

Along the northern side of the gardens

purchased 13 acres of land on the north

splendid condition. vigorous and healthy

were canals formed for boating. These

east corner of Onong Road and Malvern

without a sign of disease", whilst among

were later filled in to become 'the

Road und had a 16-roomed house erected

tlie kitchen garden. -unusual subjects

gully' and now only a few trees remain

on a terrace above a formal garden. In

such as artichokes" were growing vcry

along the northern felice line. A sunken

the early 1900x Miss Isabel Ross Soden.

well amongst themushrooms. which "had

garden had also been established near

together with her four handsome solis.

sprung from a gravel walk path. Another

the Conservatory but that too was soon

were the owners of the estate and made

21-and feature iii the garden which may

removed due to safety reasons. On the

the gardens available toi- a perfurmance

perhaps be considered the finest ofall. is

south side of 1/andei'ille Hall. a small

of Shakespeare'% 'As You Like It' as a

the shrubbery. which forms a semicircle

lake had been established, but due to

charity fund-raising afternoon for the

around the extensive lawn. .. which is cut

a tragedy some time before the Sisters

Queen Victoria Hospital.

every week by a horse Shank's 1110*·ing

took possession of the estate. it was

machine. a make which Mr Stuart has

reclaimed.

Overlooking the broad loggia today, are

worked from the commencement. and

the remnants of the C lurk gardens that

which he still pt-efers."

Between 1924 and the 19505. the gardens

were designed by Taylor & Sangster. It is

were a place where the students co,ild

thought that Edward La Trobe Batenian

climb trees. hide behind trees and explore

designed the first gardens in 1867 followed by Archibald Stuart. Stuart was born in Scotland in 1836 and

areas that were generally out of bounds.

Following the death of Mr Stuart, the

The gully was a niyxterious place and the

sale of plants from Clarke's plant house

tiew grotto erected facing the front lawn

was announced in The Ai/st/*alasian iii

maintained the air of formality in what

died in ] 890. lie learned the

was still an extensive garden estate.

profession of gardeninu at Hamilton Palace and. after

The gully was a mysterious place

It wasn't until the 1970% when the

working at a number of

and the new grotto erected facing

air of niystery disappeared due to tile

other gardens and nurseries. he emigrated to Victoria in

the front Unrn nutintained an air

October 1857. Stuart worked at a number of homes iii

Kew and Mornington before

creation of the War Memorial Oval

and the demolition of the stone grotto.

tbriliality in what was still

But the creation of the glade amonest

an extensive garden estate.

the large trees near the conservatory

becoming the gardener for

was a small way of retaining the air of adventure, tranquillity and serenity

Mr Clark in 1878. where he

that the Sisters had wanted to maintain

remained until his death. Mr Stuart was associated with the Olive Branch of Fice

Gardeners and was a regular exhibitor at shows and invariably secured a number

November 1893. The collection was to be sold next to the Athenaeum Hall

Hall.

in Collins Street. The contents of the

plant house were described as having -attained [a] reputation as the finest

of prizes.

iii the gardens surrounding Mu,ideril le

Steve Sh*m School Archivist

private collection in Australia". many During Mr Stuarts time at

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Hall, the gardens were well known and

reported in a number of Melbourne newspapers including The Aust/Ulasian and the Leadei*.

The gardens featured a

L glazed vinery, -several tine specimens of

of which are unique. The attendance at the sale was large and buyers were both numerous and liberal competitors, eager to purchase exotic plants "at prices that would in these dull times gladden the hearts of nurserymen"

pines". chrysantheniums. ferns, palms. azaleas, camellias und thododendions.

Some of the beds were "finely carpeted" with "thousands of alitumn flowerinu annuals"

By the time the Loreto Sisters had purchased Alimilerille Hall. the gardens

had been left overgrown and unkempt. It took weeks of hard work by the Sisters to create a magnificent garden out of what remained from the work undertaken by Mr Stuart in the 1880s.

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The Glade The Glade is re-gladed!

What a

wonderful renewed iii-ea it is for a place

of gathering within the School. After

its lise as a construction site during the building of the Barry Centre. the Glade was in serious need ot attention. The

generousfinancial support ofthe Parents Association 2002 maile it possible for the landscaping. beautification and restoration of the are.1 to be completed before the commencement of the 2003

School year. The installation of the 'Boardwalk" is a wonderful addition

to this area - it is a place for the girls

to sit and gather. and provides a safe walkway from tile .]unior School to the Barrv Centre. The statues of Marv and

0 St Jospeh have becii restored. and there are still some nimor impros ements of the area still to come! A plague recognising the much appreciated The Glade under reconstruction

contribution oftlie Parents' Association

A /7/ace ofgathering

has been erected. Please feel welcome to visit the Glade sonic time soon.

Left: Zoe Leyhmd und Diana Bowman, and

School .,1.0.#I,I,111/v bv

Right: I ivien (.iii with her

Wonash Prizc presented to he/· at School A;:,emb/v bv ills Rachel 7btld of 1\

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Congratulations: Duces of School - Zoe Leyland and Diana Bownman (Year 12 '02) Monash Prize Winner -

Vivien Gu (Year 11 '02) Premier Award Winner fur Literature -

Chloe Wilson (Year 12 '02)

1982 Reunion After weeks of anticipation, grooming preparation, coitfuring and outfit selection, Friday 15 November was upon us, our twenty-year school reunion.

It was the most wonderful night. Everybody looked fabulous, if not a little older and wiser. The noise level in the room

was reminiscent of school days with shrieks 01 -Oh, my God" and then big hugs. Atone tinie the patient harman was seen placing his hands over his ears.

The time flew and betbre we knew it, it was la.ni.. lt was wonderttil tc) catch lip with so many friends from the past and hear all the news. Our Loreto school days are still an integral part ot our lives. Absent.friends were fondly remembered, as were our memories of ST. Deidre Roft and .Jitlia Barham.

We are looking fbrward to another great night in another ten years. it was wonderfi,1 receiving so many thunk you's: it made all the hard work worthwhile.

Cathy Ferrari, Sarah Hess, Sarah McKay, .Jenny Prouse

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Class '93 Reunion

1 February 2003 We were a little nen'ous as we waited for

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the br.st guests to arrive at Mandeville Hall fur the Cia.ss of '93 Ten Year

Relinion. It was a beautiful day, the

champagne was chilled, and we stood on the front verandah of the Historic House

as the.first guests arrived. in no tillie at all, friends

M'ere

exclaiming, embracing

and exclianging news. It was lovely to see,

and hear, the buzz of excitement!

So quickly, half an hour had passed and it was time to have a look around the

House and the Barry Centre. Gradually,

everyone made their way back to the Ayer of the House and gathered fur a photo. The memories of .school photos came to mind! The girls slowly dispersed to make their way to the Kingston Hotel 11'here the charter

would continue ®r quite some

hours. Emily Huninierston 's effbrts in y

bringing the Class together were ren' much appreciated. ft was a lovely day!

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Historic House Tour

It's On Again in 2003!

The gift that can give forever When past pupils visit Loreto Mandeville Hall, they often comment on how the School has grown since their day, and

in October this year the Past Pupils' Association will again host a

Tour of the Historic House. This is a wonderful opportunity to see for yourself the craftsmanship of an earlier time and to hear a little of the history of those who lived in the house in its early days. Here's a little about last year's Tour to whet your appetite. Watch your next Mandevillian for the Tour date! Act quickly as places are limited.

Approximately 121 past pupils and family members attended our

Tour on 20 October 2002 which showcased recently completed restoration work on the glorious front rooms of the Old House. Visitors were delighted with the gilded finishes in the Entrance Foyer and the imposing richness of the Drawing Room. Upstairs. visitors saw the former boarders' bedroonis with large floor-length windows giving access to the front veranda. The highlight of the tour, for some, was the upstairs bathroom. Here (a fortner office of

Mother Xaveria) 5' high hand-painted pale gold tiles showed a rich marine life and drifting. life-sized mermaids in strong blue-greens. The strong brushwork on fishes, lobsters, eels and water plants is magnificent.

This gives just a glimpse of the many attractions enjoyed by visitors on the day. You really need to see it for yourself!

Hearty thanks to our guides for the day, Steve Stefan and Judy Reid. and our speakers. Robyn Sloggett and Raaf Ishak from the lan Potter Conservation Centre at Melbourne University. Thanks also to that loyal band of volunteers from the Past Pupils Association who helped make the day such a success.

look in admiration at the wonderful facilities we have for our

students. It may give the impression that the school already has so much and really doesn't need their financial support. This could not be further from the truth.

The need is real

Iii their lifetinies. both Mary Ward and Mary Gonzaga Barry acknowledged the importance of philanthropic support iii establishing the Institute and in furthering its work here in Australia. The School continues to have a very real need for ongoing financial support. Iii addition to gifts to our Building Funds. we seek your help to provide scholarships and bursaries and to build an endowment fund to serve a

wide range of educational needs into the future. Your support is vital to ensure that we continue to offer the best possible Catholic education for girls.

A bequest is a wonderful way ofthanking the Loreto Sisters and the School for helping you in the past and of helping generations of Loreto students into the future. Inside this issue of the Mandevillian you will find a card

which introduces the Loreto Mandeville Hall Bequest Programme and invites you to send for more detailed information. Discover how you can help create a modern day "Mary Ward Circle", a special company of friends who

support the marvellous work which our foundress began 400 years ago. Please return the response card to Stephanie West in the Development Office. or telephone her on

9823 8147 totalkwith her directly. Allenquiries willbe treated in confidence.

Reunions 2003 Class of 1943

To be advised

Class of 1953

Was held on Saturday 12 April

Class of 1963

Weekend of 8 and 9 November

Contact: Jill Lethlean (Maggs) 9853 7846 Class of 1967

Was held on Saturday 15 March Contact: Jane Nathan (Willis) 0419 542 492

Class of 1973

Saturday 3 May Contacts: Catherine Smith (Mari-affa) 9572 3637

Judy Doidge (Feety) 98300703 Class of 1983

Friday 17 October Contact: Claire Clarke (9509 8814)

Class of 1993

Was held on Saturday 1 February

Reunions are proving to be a relaxed way of renewing old friendships and making new ones. They can be held at school, a venue of your choice or a combination of both. We are here to help

with preparing invitations and other arrangements associated with your Reunion. If you're already thinking about 2004, please contact Lynne Rosenthal on 9823 8148 oratrosen](Almh.vic.edu.au. We look forward to bringing you more news and photos from 2003 Reunions in the next "Mandevillian".

Births ANGLISS

BORGHES/

Engagements

ihi/·g,//·ct .4/igliss (A'/) and Philip Lamont,

BROW 'NELL

In'ins a daughter Ri(/tv Frances and a son

COul-TIE

Rachel Couttie (98) to Frank Khotivi 9.

Charles 11'illium horn 9/9/01

FREE MAN

Sophie Freeman (93) to Sam Nash

G jUly

Samantha Grar (85)

LACH NL

Sarah Lachal (92) toJohn Humphrey.

I 7/ginia Bo/·whesi (82) ami Amb·eu· Ila/se, a daughter A,A·#mwr Pi,·ginia born on

on 14/12/02

20/12/01 BROWNELL

Lisa Browne// (6'7) and .4nthony li·es. a

Rebecca Brownell (,4'6') to /1/m-k Nichol/x.

to Christopher Noeller

daughter Jacqueline Maria l.isa born on 27/2/03. C'UNNLYGH.-1.11

1/egan C unningham CNN) and.ltic/mel

Deaths

A-ellihc/: a daughter Tess born September 2(H)2. DAVISON

Elissa Davison (88) and Johnny Bowen, a son H-illia i .4 0 t ionv horn on 29/1 1 /02.

Dll'ISON

Kirsti· Davixon (9/7 and.,1/id e i Ralph. a

clcitighter Arabella Maggie born on 6/9/01 DICKINSON

Anne-Marie Dickinson (90) and Vinnie

Campelj, u son Miclluel Graham born DEW

FOLEY

GLEE SON

years, passed awar in 2002. Shi' was

Mime-Marie Dew (86) und Tim /4 /swell,

the .w,com/ Head Gi,-1/School Captain in

xecond son. Lach/an Peter Ahinhall horn

hismi·y®r Loreto Manderille Hall.

Kate Foler (90) ami Bruce Warl,111·ton, a

HANATON

Acm Liciak .kimes horn 17/11/02, FRANCIS

FRANCIS

1/£1/xaret (Gh,exon) Evans (26) aged 93

5/2/()3.

Kathleen Wa/·i· //mmon, passed mt'm· aged 67 1 'Cars on 4/3/03. Mother ofPeter

//0//r /·)'uncis (9/) and /1/ithom· RiO, a son

Hannon. 111(,ther-in-law c)# Melanie Hannon

H;'illiam born on 3/3/03 in London.

and grandmother to Stephanie (Yr 10),

Sarah Francis (89) and Paul Trainor, a

Elizabeth (Yr 3) and Melanie (Preph

datighter Annie born on 21/2/02. GRIFFIN

HOUNHAN

Caroline Grillin (87) and Sean Mi Phee, a

Hil RL1 Angela (Ward) .Jacobs (67), passed away

daughter Lila Susan born on 3/12/01

19/3/03. Wift oflan jacobs and mother of

Brvanna Houlihan (93) and Damian

Eliza (96) and Lachlan.

Sandercock, a daughter Bridie Josephine born 14/2/03. LEE

O'CONNELL

O'DONOGHUE

MC Dc7NALD

.Jojre Ali'Donald passed awav on / 1/8/02.

./acqui Lee (6>7) and /'cle/·./oh//ston, a .,0/1

Mother ofjoy Ilanrahan (Alt·l)onald. 55),

Patrick Bernard horn I l/2/03.

grantimother ofSusan (Mnev (//£1/1/·ahan,

.kine ()'Connell (90) und Stewart Barlow, a

79) and Pamela Ham·ahan (82), great-

dillighler Bridget Theda born on 16/1/03.

grandmother of Elizabeth 01,in' (Year 6

Danielle ()'Dom)ghtie (90) anti Anthonv Ai#, a son 51 7/lium ,Waxwell horn 23/6/02,

PHILLIPS

I ikki Philli),s· 696) and Paul Souther. a datighter Emmelina Grace born on 26,10/02.

QUIN

Other News

Judv Quin (86) and Richard Reid, a son Thomas.\'avic/· horn 7/3/f)3

RICE

Makw

Rice (85) and iliclmel Bartlett,

11'in bors Nicholas und Richard horn 3 1/5/

.lit·ards

CURTHIN

99 and Thomas Edward born on 8/7/02. ROE)EK

SON LL}'

Elizabeth Curtain has been appointed m the

Judges C'/mmbers. //c/- title is noll· Hon Judge

Lisa Rodek (stall) und.Jamie Todd, a son

Elizabeth Curtain.

Btister.James horn on 27/3/01

UNLT ER

Dominic Scallr (70-72) and Samantha

O'NE IL CMre O'Neil (98) has been elected tothe Cit\' m

Smlk, a son Archihold Quinn Brendan

Greatel· Dandenong Colmcil

Catherine H'alter received an All.

horn on 7/1 j /2002.

SCALLY

Man' l.cm Scall,· (76) and Michael ,Albert,

a son Guy Luckv Jules burn on 4/10/01. SHARP

Rosalind Sharp (89) and Ben James, a daughter Chloe Elizabeth on 6/1/03.

Marriages BOSC!

.jackie 80.,·ci (NA') to Richani Ch,ve/and on 25/1/()2.

BREARLEY

Lisa Brearley (89) to Duane Vivian on 26/1/03.

BROWNELL

Kate Brownell (90) to Andrew Curry on

Reminder

Past Pupils' Golf Day Mon 12 May

/5/3/02. CARNOVALE

Emina Curnovale (86) m Glen Pauline on 29/12/02.

FOLLEY

Claile-Ami Foller (89) to Paul Me'Cann on

HEAP

.Jacinm Heap (89) to BI·yan Scott on

MORGAN

Caroline Morgan (94) to Tim Mi·Mahon on

Ph: Diana Lowe, 9822 1248

7/2/03. 4

16/1 1/()2.

8/2/()3. O'HALLORAN

Kate O'Halloran (88) to Gilbert Liu on 8/6/02

Loreto

A FEDERATION The 24th Conference of Loreto Federation of Australia

Adelaide 9-11 May 2003

"Loreto Family - Discerning OurTimes"

For further information please visit our website www. loreto.sa.edu.au

or contact

Virginia Thredgold Federation President 25 St Andrews Street Walkerville SA 5081

P/F - (08) 82695941

For a registration brochure

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Oz Child - Children Australia

Eat Street Charity Event Grand Ballroom, Hotel Sofitel

27 May 6pm - 11pm $130 per person For more information call Hotel Sofitel on 9653 0000

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PAST PUPILS -PAST PARENTS PROSPECTIVE PARENTS

If you're interested to read the Mandevillian - we'll send it!

No matter how far away you live or how many times you move house, please let us know when you change address! Dear Parents - please send us current addresses!

The way our mail programme works is to address one copy of the Mandevillian for all members of the family residing at the 11

ame address. Hopefully this works well - the copy is passed around, everyone gets the news at the sanie time and it helps kee postage bills down.

ut every so often we receive complaints from past students that they never hear from the school or that they missed out on a reunion or other event because their copy ofthe Mandevillitin is still part ofthe family mailing.

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kf your daughter no longer livesathome, we'dreally love tosendher a copy ofthe Mandevilliantoo-whethershe'sjustdown the road or half-way across the world!

Please let us know the new address - it's easy, you can use the reply paid form on the back of the address flyer or use the

ddress update form on the school website. Go to www.lhm.vic.edit.au, Click on "Past Pupils" then on "lipdate your details and follow the prompts. or simply telephone us on 9823 8148 or 9823 8 167.

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