Mandevillian, 2003, Vol18, No3 by Loreto Toorak

Boarders' Reunion

Vol 18, No. 3

Loreto Mandeville Hall

December 2003

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Editorial

Editorial Committee

Mandevillian

1(clitor. Am:alida Apthorpe:

1.oreto Mandeville I kill

Assistant Editor, Judy Broild.

10 Mandeville Crescent Toorak, 3142

Absiblant. Prudence Moyl.in.

Phone 9823 8100 1.1\ 9823 8120

Junior Xchool. Tiffany Pullin:

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Ij·pist. Barbara He>-hoe:

Dewlopment OIf'ice. Robyn Johnson. Lynne Rosenthal and Stephanie West. Photography. Lynne Beck. Sandra Jane and Jayne Webster. PMnted by Neu Litho Pty I .id w'ww.newlitho.coin.au

s 2003 draws to a close it

is wonderful to reflect on

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the year past. to recall our achievements and to define

the challenges. Our Loreto "Year of Felicity" has

indeed been one of hope and

optimism, of looking to the future with a positive frame of mind and a cheerful attitude.

One of the very great highlights of the Year was

our inaugural Boat-ders' Reunion. On a picture perfect October day over one hundred Past Pupils who had been boarders here at Loreto Mandeville Hall returned to their School to meet with each

other, and to wander around the grounds. It was

such ajoy to welcome these Past Pupils back to Loreto, and to hear the many stories of yester-year! The Boarders' Reunion was undoubtedly a

felicitous gathering, and as the participants both reminisced and reconnected. I was at once

reminded of the importance and responsibility of tradition, as well as of the imperative to keep moving forward. Our heritage is so precious. t

we need to understand and protect the tradition iii which we stand. This we know, understand

and live. But like Mary Ward and those Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary who continued her work, we need to keep moving forward. to break new ground, to question, to

challenge and then to act. Our task is not solely to walk in the footsteps of Mary Ward. but to walk where she was walking to seek what she sought. Let this be our guiding thought as we move towards the New Year.

1 congratulate all the students of 2003. The following pages represent a glowing tribute to them, to their teachers, and their

families. Here we see all students living out and embracing the theme for the year "Passion: Live yours, Celebrate others". I wish you all a happy and holy Christmas, and every joy and blessing ofthis beautiful season. (Dr) Susan Stevens

Principal

Above and Left: Sion,-time.Rjr Preps in ().mee

The fullowing speech was gircii by Margaret Walsh, Year j 2, at the Graditation Mass

ood evening staff. parents and students,

A few more years, several dancing classes ofdubious

This evening I have been given the

educational quality. and lumdreds of essays later here

opportunity, and indeed lionour. ofspeaking

we are. W'e are actually finishing uhat we stat-ted

to you briefly abollt both my personal

thirteen years ago. I think that at this stage ofthe year

experiences of Mandeville and the e,periences that we

we should all stand back and just recognise what we

have shared as a year level.

have achieved. We liave started something and actitally seen it through for thirteen years. It's soniething to be

1 started here at Mandeville in Year 5. it has been ahnost

truly proud of. 1 lowever. we don't deserve all the credit.

eight years since I first walked through the gate iii my

Without the help and support of our families, friends and

uniform. 1 remember that on my first day I was very

the anwingly dedicated and supportive teachers and

nervous about entering the School walking through the

pastoral stafftliat we have here at Mandeville none ol

gates was a big step for me. I remeniber standing in front

us would ever have made it this far. 1 would like to take

of the gates and wanting to go home. [ didiA want to

this opportlmity to extend both my personal thanks and

cross over into the seemingly alien world of Mandeville,

the sincere thanks ofthe year level to each and every

a world in which it seemed that anything could happen

member of staffwho has been there over the years to

and one never quite knew what u as around the corner.

help us along our school journey. We are all eternally

However, slowly. I came to realise that there really

Community as a whole have done for us.

grateful for everything that our teachers and the School wasti t anything scary or impossible about Junior School.

except niaybe Huffand Pull and trying to change your

1 have to say. that after all these years. I am no longer

shoes eight times a day. After coming through Junior

scared ofentering Mandeville: if I am scared o failything

School relatively unscathed. we finally made it to Senior

it's leaving. As I walked out ofthe gates today I stood

School. Year 7 was a very interesting year; friendship

and looked out at the real world and wondered what's

groups clianged fairly dramatically and we all learnt

going to be around the next corner. Standing there 1

the valliable time management lesson ofspending ten

realised that I don't know what is going to happen to

minutes unpacking and talking at the beginning of each

me. or to any one of us. after we walk out those gates

class and fifteen minutes packing lip at tile end. Two

for the last time. All I do know. is that there is life after

years later we finally made it to Year 9 and tile famous

Mandez ille and that no matter what path we may choose

Ski Camp. only to find tliat it uas cancelled iii favour of

we will all go furth bearing the gifts ofa school which

leaving us iii the middle ofthe bush for a week. After a

seeks to not olily teach. but to support. and to not only

huge outcry and a general consensus that our year level

assess. but to nurture.

misses outon everything. the Outdoor Ed. camp went

ahead and to people's stirprise. not only did ekeryone survive. but most people actually had fun :ls well.

'Passion; Live Yours, Celebrate Others'!

2003-2004 Student Councillors Bridget Allanadale Samantha Barrett

Siobhan Blewitt

Celia Doyle Emily Freezer Sarah Green

Emma Kingsbury Sara MacLeod Natalie MeNamee Emilia Sala

Meghan Sweeney Emily Tiernan

Congratulations: 2003-2004 School Captain

Samantha Barrett (left) -,000 being congratulated by'F

outgoing School Captain Bridget Scanlon and 2003-2004

School Vice Captain Natalie MeNamee (far left on left), being congratulated by outgoing School Vice Captain, Alice McNamara

I'nl So Excited!

Some of the 2003-2004 Student Councillors following the announcement of their election on Feast Day:

L-R: Sara MacLeod, Meghan Sweeney, Siobhan Blewitt and Emilia Sala (right, heino rimarati,Intgrl hv· hpi• diton· k-•.tin

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HOUSE CAPTAINS AND VICE CAPTAINS 2004

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Barry Kesiah Madden Vice C:

Samantha Barrett

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Romy Lou

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Maya Antczak

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Kesiah Maddeii

Amyllayes HAI)MINTON: C: Fan (Frances) Chen Vice C.

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C: Emma Sinipon Vice C:

Bridget Moran

HANKETHAI.[.: C: Kesiali Madden Vice C:

Ebony Eades

CRICKET: C: Premila Shenoy

P.\F CAPTAINS:

M u4ic Captain:

Drama Captain:

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Sophie Serong

Julia Curtain

Nlornane

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Emma Kingsbitry

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Bridget Allanadale

Elizabeth Corrigan

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Sarah Green

Kara Tischler

(ROSS COUNTRY: C Claire White \'ice C:

1)1\ING:

Eniily Wallace

Rachel

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Sara Mac Leod

EQUESTRIAN: C Zoe Taylor GYMNAN 1 1('S: C: Rachel Carew

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CaN> Layana

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Vice C:

Amelia Curtain

Barr> C:

Madeleine

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Sarah Howard

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Jennifer Ames

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Nicole

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Emma Mulkearns

Kesiah

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Monica Lillas

Lydia

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Natalie MeNamee

Samantha

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Barrett

Bridget Moran

Natalie-Veroniq Chani SURF LIFE SAVING C Amy Hayes Vice C:

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Claire White

Barry Ying-Jun(Li/)Gu Vice C:

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Alissa ('olati)Ila

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Claire

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Amy Hayes

Natalie

MeNamee

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C: Georgina Martin Vice C:

Meghan Sweeney

Emma Kingsbury VC)[.LE.YBALL: C: Celia Doyle Vice C:

Mulhall

Lisa

Madeleine Dunn

Aranha

Vice C:

Elizabeth Corrigan WATER POL.C): C: Natalie Butler

Vice C:

Ward C:

Mairin

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Samantha Barrett.

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DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

22 MAY 200.1

80TH ANNIVERSARY GALA BALL

The l.(,1·eto A·kmdeville Neill Parents',4ssociation iN planning a special Gala Ball on the 22nd Mar 2004 to celebrate the

8Oth Birthday 01 Loreto Mandeville Hall.

m/deills. tO loin l/.i for a spec·ial celebration m the , and a wonderful oppornmity to catch up with old and new We wozild love both past and present pal·ems, and past

Ballroom al Hilton-oil-the-Park, It ii'ill be a g/rat night

friends. 11 voil would like niore iliformation on our part\·, please contact Mair Ellen Blackburn (8()th.4,1,iire,·san· Gala Ball Co-ordinator) on 9822 0293 or Robyn.Johnson,

Development Office at Loreto Manderille Hall on 9,923 67 67. ,

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With Gratitude... ... ... ... to the niany wonderful families - current and past - who have supported the Sports and Art Centre project, the Scholarship Fund and other areas of the School with their generous gifts. Your gifts over the past three to five years have made great things possible. Thank you all so much!

Your generosity to the Building Development Fund is the life-blood for major developments here at Loreto Mandeville Hall and support for the Scholarship Fund ensures that we can offer a Loreto education to the best ancl brightest students and to many girls who otherwise might not be able to enrol here. Thank you one and all!

Thank you to 2003 Donors We take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge the following donors for gifts pledged for 2003: Remy & Spencer Adams

Hall Family

Lucy & Sarah Adamson

Hanning Family

Rosita & Jude Aranha

Melanie & Peter Hantion

John B Arthur & Family

Alix 1 lauser

Primula & Joe Baini

Ruth & Gerard Higgins

Geoff Barrow

Kerryii & Peter Higgins

Bartone Family

Kristy & Emily I lodges

Helen & Philip Blewitt

Rupert & Pattie Hood

Erin Breheny

Fiona & Greg Hughes

Brennan Family

[an James

Deb & Nick Broome

Veronica Sutherland and lan Jones

Caitlyn Burgi

Mary Marwick & Peter Jenkins

Andrea & Nick Burne

Colleen & Elias Jreissati

Elizabeth & Robbie Burns

Mariella & Paul Kirkliam

Carew Family

Catherine Kovesi Killerby

Hannah & Ruby Cari-odus

Anna & Paul Lacava

Casey Family

Samara Kesiali Talilia Siana & Alexa Madden

Gabrielle & Tony Cavanough

Lauren Tegan Courtney & Demi Mand

Sharman & Eddie Chia

Glenys & David Mattei

Lucy & Don Christie

Jenny & Peter MeBride

Hannah & Sophie Clarke

Monica & Giulia MeGauran

Merrin & Michael Corrigan

Ann-Marie Quarell & Mark McGee

Crigan Family

Elyse Mcinerney

Janette & Stephen Curtain

Lyndell & Peter Mciaughlan

Louise & John Date

Julie & Bernard MeNamara

Therese Reidy

Kerry & John MeNamara & Family

Sandra & Barry Deacon

MeNamara Family

Leni & Gary Dempsey

Virginia & Brian MeNamee

Rosemary Doolan

Lyn & Duncan MePherson

Vicki & James Dynon

Kelly & Jacqui Moore

Lisa & Peter England

Lucy Rebecca & Isobel Moore

Anthea & Harriet Fell

Louise & Keith Mutimer

Judy & Tony Fitzgerald

Gerry & Phil Mustey

Fleming Family

Maria Myers (Jens)

Bernadette & Warwick Foster

Catherine & Gary Nelson

Fox Family

Susan & Robert North

Carolyn & Nick Freezer

Pauline & Terry Oaten

Amanda & Nicola Fuller

Madeleine O'Brien

Ann & Aldo Gandolfo

Oldham Family

Jane & Dan Gardam

Lilia & Walter Pallor

Sarah Gaynor

LMI I Parents' Association

Gorman Family

Pattison Family

Grace Family

Pearse Family

Grant Family

Louise Peyton

Rita & Michael Green

Thi-Them Nguyen & Phu-Tinh Pham

Lisa & John Gribbin

Gaynor & John Phillips Lisa Barker & Chris Pidcock

Cas & Fred Haig

Naomi & Denis Podbury

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Ralev Family Judy Reid (Quiti) Richards Family Maureen & Adrian Ries

Holly & Mimma Roach

Charmaine Colin and Rachel Rodrigues Zena Roslan

Kate & Stephen Russell Sabatino Family

Annabelle & Terry Scanlon

Madeleine Edwina Bridget & Georgette Scatilon Andrew Schmidt

Louise & Michael Scully Pamela & Richard Scully Ourania & Enimantiel S endourakis

Chris & GeoffSharpe Karen & John Sheldon Catherine Sim William E Sinn Susan & Carl Stevens

Anne & Patrick Su eeney Megan Swinstead

Kim Phan & Luong Ta Maria & Michael Tehan Amanda & Peter khan

Melissa & Sally-Anne Tiernan Sandra & Damien Tiernan

Marie & Michael Tilley

Maddie Bella & Sophie Tostevin Hilary & Richard Tracey Travers Family Yelena & Victor Tsarenko

Rosalie & Henry Turnbull Vanderkley Family

Margaret Clure and Bernadette Walsh Stephanie West Kath & Peter While Alexandra & Andrew Wilkinson

Chantal & Anthony Wriulit

Plus a number of donors who have asked that their donations be anonymous. (Ei'en

em".t has been made to Cust//·c the accuracr of /his lis/ und we do apologise if there has been an error. Please contact oif r Director off)evelopment, Stephanic West. Stephanie would also he delighted to provide any infurmation abom how people can

support the School - telephone her on 03) 96>23 6/47 or email 11'ests@l/nh.rk·.edu. au)

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Jazz Workshop Beginning with a fantastic 1-unchtime Concert on Wednesday 10 September. tile Loreto Music Department launched its Jazz Workshop Program for 2003. In concert were seven of Melbourne's

leading jazz musicians - Monique [)i Mattina Sonia 1 lorbelt Tim Wilson, Ross Irwin, Gian

Slater, Shannon Barnett and Jo To. Following the concert the musicians lield workshops for Trumpet. Trombone. Saxophone/Woodwind, Keyboard. Voice. and Rhythm section. In the weeks that followed Gian Slater (Vocalist) and

Sonja Horbelt (Rhythm section) took several tutorials w'ith the Vocal Ensemble. Keyboard players und Percussionists. The program concluded with a terrific concert Monday 20

October katuring performances from the guest

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artists our singers improvising. and the I.oreto Show Band. consisting of all musicitins who had taken part in the program. Thank you to Ms Wendy Anderson for coordinating this program and to all students and Atall ilim ok ed.

Junior School Ensembles Concert Sunday 26 October at 3:00 pm saw the presetitation of the.lunior School Ensembles Concert iii the Patricia Schaefer Centre. This concert was tlie culmination olmany week's work for tlie members ofthe various ensembles and their directors. The participating ensembles tliat presented an outstanding program to an appreciative audience were the Junior School Choir. Junior School String Orchestra String Spinners. .lunior School String Quartet. Junior School Recorder Ensemble and the .|unior School Wind Band. The performances were delightful and enjoyed by an appreciatize audience of parents. friends and families.

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FLUTE MASTERCLAS S On Thursday 30 October from 9.30am - 11.30am in tile Oak Parlout Our flautists were fortunate to attend a Masterclass/Workshop directed

by Derek Jones. Derek was previously Principal Flute with the Sydney

Symphony Orchestra. He now resides in Melbourne and holds a position as Head of Woodwinc! at tile Victorian College ol Arts. atid at the same time he performs regularly as Principal Flute with Oreliesti-a Victoria. G i i·ls in both the Junior and Senior School perfonned from diffurent levels and received valuable kedback from Derek. His comments on

hi-eathing and intonation were extremely interesting and beneficial. The workshop was very much appreciated and enjoyed by all who attended. Frances Chen , Year 11

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Senior Showcase Concert - Melba Hall, Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne University The night oi-Wednesday 8 October saw Lot·eto's brightest and best musicialls in perforniance at the Senior Showease Concert. This auditioned performance event provides a wonderful opportunity for a number of our talented musicians to perform iii a concert red tal situation. accompan i ed either by p iano or orchestra. M el ba 11 al l is one o I M e lbourne's lead ing reci ta i venues and

this year the 111llsicians played to a inost appreciative. near-capacity audience. Tlie soloists were Samantha Lau, Sophie Serong, Christine Ilou. Hannah Coleman. .lessica Young, Laill-a Hertaeg, Jane Matheson. Brigid Coleridge. Madeleine Stevens and Penny Wang. The Loreto Symphony Orchestra accompanied works by Mozart and Dvorak, and the concert C011CIllded with a stunning performance oiChopin's Piano Concerto No, 1 performed by Penny Wang. School Music Captain.

Thank you to Miss ODriscoll for orgalli/ing the Shon case Concert. to Mi-s Conolan. Conductor of tlie Loreto Symphony Orchestra. Ms Burl€. Mrs Dickson and the gil·Is instrumental teachers,

Hannah Coleinan - LMusA on Recorder In considering a student who einbodies the passion. spirit and love for her instrument the Loreto Community need look no further than Hatinali Coleman (Year 12) and therefore all students and staff alike shared iii tile joy of Ilannah's achievement ol Iici- LMusA iii October this year.

The Licentiate of Milsic is an advanced performance diplonia. requiring successful recipients to perform at concert standard a program of uorks. ofup to one hour in duration. That a school student achieves this perfonnance award is quite remarkable as it is usually attained by musicians who tire much older and studying music at Tertiary level. 11:11111:111 has been a student at Loi-eto since Year 5

and began playing the Recorder that year. commencing Recorder lessons with Miss Deana Dodds iii Year 6. In her eight years here. Hannah has given illuch to the School s Music Department, She is one of tliose students that we easily identify as - ...the heart and soul ofthe department..." for slie is involved iii so much of what we do. Scarcely an Oak Pat-lour or Lunchtime Concert hits gone by when Hannah has not urneed us with her Recorder or Fllite playing- solo and in ensembles: she has been an integral niember of Recorder Ensembles. the Flute [insemble. various Chamber Ensembles. Concert and Symphonic Bands and Choirs.

Hamiali's gittedness as a musician is evident and her contributions to Loreto music over the years immeasurable. She has

been a superlative role model to recorder students. to numerous instrumental students. and to all ensemble musicians. A great friend to us all we delight in Ilannali's achievement and uish her many blessings for tile future. knowing that her music u ill colitinlle to be an integral part of what she does. (Miss) Mary O'Driscoll. Director of Music

: AMusA success for two Loreta inusicians

59#j Congratulations to Madeleine Stevens. Year 10 (Vit)|ill) and Laura Hertaeg, Year 12 (Trumpet) who

i achieved their Associate of Music Performance Diplomas in October this year. Both girls are highly i committed und involved senior Loreto miisicians and we delight in their success. Madeleine. who also learns singing. has enjoyed a busy musical life at school this year as a meniber of the Lot-eto Symphony Orchestra. the Mandeville String Orchestra. Senior Choir. Vocal Ensemble. and the Middle School String Quarter, As we threwell Lallril as a Loreto musician we thank her fur her many contributions to music ensembles. Over the years she has been in the Loreto Symphony Orchestra. Syniphonic Band. various brass ensenibles. Recorder Ensemble. Stage Band and Choir, In addition to busy ensemble perforniance schedules this year both girls were illiolved in the

School Musical and Lolita was accepted into the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's Young Artists Program.

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Congratulations to the girls' teachers, Ms Weiidy Anderson and Mrs Leonie Conolan. and to the girls themselves for their excellence iii performance and for their contributions to LMH Music which is greatly appreciated.

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Departinents of LMH and St Kevin's

LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL - PAST PUPILS CHOIR

8 oTH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT - Thursday 17 June 2004 Melbourne Concert Hall

A Past Pupils Choir is being formed for this exciting event and if you have not already responded please do so by Friday 30 January 2004.

(Past Pupils from any Loreto School are warmly invited to join LMH Past Pupils for this special choral performance) Please send to the Music Departmentthe following information: Name:

Address:

Congratulations: Junior House Draina winners Contact phone number:

- Mulliall Email address: Wintiers of Junior House Drama

Years attended LMH: 19 - 19 / 200

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Enquiries: Mary O'Driscoll, Director of Music Pt 1: 98238154

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Captain Isabelle Tolhurst, Year 8 Vice Captain Sarah Clemens, Year 8

Details regarding 80th Anniversary Concert Bookings will be available in the first edition of The Mandevillian for 2004

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This year the Loreto girls have had numerous opportunities to gread the boards", Most recently they have had the pleasure ofworking with the

talented boys from Xavier College. both in LM 11 's production of an original play by Robyn Kay and James Fawke, "Coming To You Live: The 1939 Radio Show". and Xavier's Production of Arthur Miller's classic, "Death

of.1 Salesman". in holli instances the girls and boys have collaborated like

seasoned professionals to produce polished and sophisticated performances, The tw·o Year 11 Theatre Studies Classes combined throughout Term 3 and 4 to realise a play written especially for them by their teachers Robyn Kay and James Fawke. "Coming to You Live" gave the audience insight into the lives of Australian radio actors in ]939 as WW] was in the process o f being

declared. It had botli comedic and tragic elements. and therefore gave the stildents the opportunity to further develop their acting styles and abilities. With a cast of twenty five girls twelve boys and three musicians, the play was e.xtremely ambitious. but proved a complete success by selling out the entire season.

The Xavier College production of Artliur Miller's 2(}th Century ( lassic. "Death ofa Salesman" gave five very talented girls the opportunity to

perlorni one of the most well known of modern tragedies. The play explored the last 24 hours of the protagonist s life before he commits suicide due to the excessive pressure placed on him by society. Due to the subject matter. it was a gruelling process for all involved. However, the play was a huge

success and demonstrated the amazing acting ability ofour students. .James /·'awke, Drama Teacher

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It was just grenadine ! Every year iii France. in a lot of villages and towns. professionals of hospitality organise h; course des gmrons de ca/0 '. The waiters and

waitresses have to run. or walk as fast as possible for 5 kms, with a tray held in on[y one hand. On the tray are a full bottle of wine and two full glasses. This event is very popular in France. and so it was at LMH (photos by lincent Ber·(md)

during LOTE week. when the girls had to undertake 'la com·se des tilles de caR'. bill only for 100 meters!, enough to splash the grenadine everywhere.

We are not ready to leave our good bottles of wine in their care! (Mme) Marie-Laure Mime)im

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The Day of Great Australian Girls Eleven Year 6 students participated in this nine-week program and became

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autonomous learners. This means having the freedom and ownership. to •

research their characters extensively. Each group member researched the

life of one great Australian woman. The girls willingly spent their lunch ,A<&M

hours and free time producing extensive and thorough information about their characters. Group members read widely in order to gain in depth perspectives about their character's life. They wrote poetry about their

character; made iiI) and then answered twenty questions about their character: studied the ditliculties that each of these women faced and acknowledged the resilience they developed.

On Thursday 11 September. 2003 the girls then presented their knowledge to the School Community. Dressed as their chosen

character they took on the actual persona of that person. They brought along props that they had made which related to their characters life. All classes visited their presentations, which were set up in the Multi-Purpose Room. They selected questions from their question boxes, read the poetry, and asked questions about the props and displays.

Restricted only by their imagination, each girl went to amazing lengths to reproduce the lives of these great Australian women. While most of the Australian Greats were initially unknown to the students studying them, they are now like old friends. The girls have uncovered just about everything there is to know about these amazing women who helped shape Australia and in some cases. the World.

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about. We had a great day and we were able to come to school in casual clothes. Othe days ofthe

Oil Thursday 7 and Thursday 14 August the Year 3 and 4 classes celebrated their First Reconciliation. Before these eelebrations

each class had a Reconciliation Workshop, Each workshop was led by Sister Helen Carboon. In each workshop St- I lelen 111ade

Lip a story about one ofthe students. Her stories were about how we could not only

be forgiven by God. lilli also reconcile with our friends and family. We learnt a lot aboiit forgiveness and that tio sin was so bad that God would turn His back on us.

celebrations everyone was very excited. Before the Reconciliation sonic of its also felt a bit nervous.

During the celebration we all had a chance to read our own prayer. light a candie and be forgiven.

Our priests were Monsignor C udmore. Fr Kierce. Fr Lee and Fr Moran.

It was a very special day for all ofus and we

would like to thank the teachers and priests for helping us during the preparation and celebration 01'this saerament.

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At school we hame been looking at a variety of Gospel stories about forgiveness. The main stories we have been looking al

are: The Lost Sheep. The Prodigal Son. The Lost Coin and Peter is Forgiven. We have learnt a lot from these stories.

On Monday 28 July we had a Year 3 and 4 Reconciliation

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Retreat Day. We did a variety ofacti vities including:

decorating our baliner. writing prayers and decorating olli candles. All these things uere used in our celebration. At

Iliticiltinle ue had pizza. There were two tlavours: Margherita and Vegetarian. After lunch we went to the Prayer Room to watch some shot-t videos ofthe stories we had been learning

Atari Diegesis Awards In September this year. the Year 12 Studio AM class eiitered the

highly prestigious Al:11 i Diegesis Festival at the Australian Centre of the Moving Image at Federation Square. Diegesis is a film. video. photography and new media festival celebiating the range of student expression in the world of images. Diegesis refers to the fictional

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as finalists and had their photographic images displayed in an exhibition during the fustival. The class attended the award

evening. which was held at ACMI where the Festival winners were announced. Amy Pollard's very creative and thought-provoking piece that focuses on our obsession with slipel-ficial beauty throughout history won overall first place. and Rebecca Finney's

image of four women. three expressions and twelve telling images ofindividuality won second place overall. The girls won over $2000 in prizes.

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Year 10 Geography placed a strong emphasis on stistainability and the issile of Economics Vs Enuronment as its theme for the second semester.

As a way of bringing theory into practice students

attended an all day field trip to Ceres, an alternative energy park in Brunswick. The students worked iii class groups to discuss issues ranging froni Preen housing" to an examination oidifierent funns 01 energy production from sources other than coal.

The students ended the year with an exercise

E demonstrating their understanding that the choices 1

they make today have a significant effect on their and their children's futures.

STUDENTS' PARLIAMENT

Are fantasy books and games a negative inlluence on children?

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Was Ned Kelly a hero or villain? Should public transport be

free? These werejust some of the issues debated by the Year 9 representatives at Students' Parliament at State Parliament on

1-uesday 2 September. Our teall ofsludent parliamentarians.

YEAR 11 POLITICS: VISIT TO PARLIAMENT HOUSE

I lelen MENamara. Jillian Hunter. Anna C) Callaghan and

Monique Draycott pi-esented an engaging and persuasive

On the 28 August 2003 the Year 1 1 Politics students m isited

speech, arguing that fantasy books aiid gaines nurture the

Parliament llouse for Question 1-ime. We had the privilege of

imaginations and minds of children ratlier than harming

nieeting the Premier. Mr Steve Bracks prior to Question Time. This

them. They defended their point of view in response to a

was a rare opportimity to meet tlie leader ofthe State and listen

number of questions and in turn posed their own questions to

to his opinions on a range of issues. as well as demonstrate our

the other student teams. The LMH parliamentary team was

knowledge by asking key political questions. Our thanks go to Mr

supported by a group ol their fellow Year 9s who helped "'ith

[)avid Huggins, father of Anna for arranging this special meeting.

preparation and attended on the day. 1-ucy Donovan. Isabelle

We also had the opportunity of meeting Opposition Leader and

Lane, Charlotte Campbell. Lee Me¢'ai-thy. Jessica Minear ancl Anthea Fell were

member for Mah ern. Mr Robert Doyle. which enabled us to also ask

him a range ofquestions and even get an insight into his private life!

fortunate to spend

During Question Time we were able to listen intently to debate on

the morning and

current issues in Victoria. such as child welfare. water irrigation and

afternoon iii the

the growing concern for Victorias freeways. The behaviourofthe

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splendid surrounds

of Victoria's

Legislative Council.

observing the

ageing politicians resembled at times the behaviour of four-year-olds. which surprised me, as they had seemed so civil on television prior to our attendance at Question rime! Afterwards we went on a tour around Parliament Iloose and

were lucky enough to sit

parliamentary processes at the heart olour deniocracy. at work.

iii the Legislative Council

The opportunity to be involved in the Students' Parliament was

and pose for a photo.

a wonderful complenient to the study oltivics in Year 9. The

The trip to Parliament

LMIi student parliamentarians are to be commended for their

House was a once iii a

poise, articulate speech and intelligent iiiterest in parliamentary

lifetime experience. after

matters. so evident in their experience at the 2003 Students9

all. how many people get

Parliament- and documented in Halisard for all to see!

to meet the Premier and

Opposition Leader iii the (Ms) Michelle Mi·Cartx, Teacher of Year 9 Civics

one day'?! Celia Dorle. Year 11

Camp Manyung Ad vencure

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This year all the Year 5% went to camp

Manyung in Mt Eliza. We began with an ' Fi

orientation activity where we all 1-eceived a sheet 01 pictures and we had to try and fi nd those pictures around the campsite. Our litvourite activities were the giant swing and the low ropes. Other activities

included a high ropes course. trust walk, i vertical challenge and archery initiatives. On the first night at camp we prepared our banner for the Father Daughter Mass and on the second night we sang karaoke and played trivia in our cabin groups. At the

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end 01 camp we participated iii a treasure hunt where we had a list of activities to

complete and things to gather. The hardest part was trying to complete the whole low ropes course without touching the ground. After camp we felt happy and excited even though we were verv tired, We had the best time!

Yea/· 5 xmdents

St Peter's Early Learning Centre

was .

place filled with energy and happiness when the Kitider Group of children were involved in planning a Family Banquet for their families. This project commenced with the children discussing what ue do at a restaurant and we discoxered that it was 1 place where we eat": 11 place where they 1-·ave tish

containers" and 'it's where die people make the food for you to eat-. This discussion led the children to suggest - 'we have to make a restaurant" and

'we could cook for our niums and dads'. This sparked an ainazing project that began with the children visiting La Camera and actually going out for

lunch. The children thoroughly enjoyed this experience and ordered their

Year 11 CLC

own meals and paid for them. We then began devising menus and recipes fur the grand Family Banquet. Before we knew it. we were all at Sal'eway purchasing the ingredients and our very grown up three-year-olds were

placing their items on the conveyor belt and paying for their ingredients.

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The next phase in this project involved the children sending invitations to their parents and determining how many people woiild attend the banquet. Alter a great deal oiplanning on die children's behall'we were delighted to

have over forty adults attend the Family Banquet and enjoyed a varied cuisine and hiteresting entertainment. A wonderful day was had by all and the children remember the day as a day "when all ofthe grown ups danced!"

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by Girls Sport Victoria at the Ascot Vale Sports and Fitness Centre. The aim of the sports expo was to give girls the opportunity to participate in sports that they had never before had the opportunity to play. Some of these sports included boxing. body combat. lacrosse. handball. soccer. cricket. spinning. taekwondo and body attack. We were all put intogroups along with Somegirls from Lowther Hall and Mentone Grammar. In these groups we participated in three ofthese sports. We were extremely fortunate with the weather. it was a bright and sunny day. and we all had an amazing time. Lise//c' Stevens, }hu· 7

Australian Rules Football In Year 5 Gold spoil classes w'e played modified gaines ofAussie Rules Football. For the first few gaines we played handballing football, where we were only allowed to handbal] the ball to our teammates. This was so that we could improve our handballing skills. Then we played real Aussie Rules. but without tackling. We all loved kicking the ball through the goals and Miss Gaussen was an excellent unipire, but as fur the real umpires iii the AFL. well....they are %00000000 had! Natalie Wilkinson und Acialiu lux)te

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AEROSkools Australian Championships Congratulations to the following two teams who competed in the > usti·alian .ll<ROSkools Ae,·c,hks Clicimpionships on Friday 19 August. Their fantastic results were: P' Place (Level 1 - Intermediate 1 rio)

Lucy Adamson, Alexandra Fitzgerald and Eugenie Prior (Year 6 - Shootin Stars Team). This trio did a great routine to beat eight other teams from around Australia.

3,<' Place(Level 1 -.]unioi-Groups)

Bella Tostevin. Alexandra Mattei. Charlotte Higgins and Georgia McCarthy (Year 3/4 - Awesome Foursome Teani). What ati awesome effort for their first year in aerobics. Australian Sport Aerobies Championships

The weekend of 30 and 31 August then saw two otlier LM H tealllS compete iii the Australian Sport Aerobics Championships, With such fierce competition again from niany interstate teams the fullowing students perfurmed exceptional routines with the these results:

P' Place (Optional - Senior Groups)

Julia Pashula, Jenna Flack. Alexandra Smith and Romy Low (Year 10/11 - Sassa Bomba Team). The girls performed an exceptional routine in both the heats and finals to stay on top for both rounds ofcompetition. The team members were clearly the most polished performers at the competition. 2'w Place (Optional - Intermediate Trio)

Sarah Adamson, Stephanie Rizzardi and Prudence Maynes (Year 8 - Starburst Team)

What an effort for the first time performers in the Sport Aerobics Optional routines Chainpionships. They were placed 3"1 in the lieats behind New Zealand and Queensland hou ever managed to do a near perfect routine in the finals to take out 24 place. (.16) Kerryn Conniek, Aerobics Coach

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In Appreciation Each year current families are asked to make a donation to the Building Fund together with paying their fees. This tax deductible donation of $700.00 for a single child, or $1,000.00 for two or more children. makes a significant contribution to our ability to maintain and refurbish learning facilities in all areas of the School. As an expression of appreciation to those families who have contributed in this way, the School has decided to acknowledge these donations publicly from 2003. A very warm thank you to:

Lea & Jun Acance

Suzanne Raabe & Martin Casey

Bernadette & Nabil Accary

Gabrielle & Tony Cavanough

Pam & Peter Dwyer

Patricia Ackling

Traci & Renato Cenedese

Vicki & James Dynon

Anne & David Adamson

Rosa & Dolphus Cheng

Jill & Ronald Eades

Simone & Kenneth Adams

Sharman & Eddie Chia

Sally & Barry Edwards

Kathy & Jack A'Hearn

Maria & Robert Chiarolli

Fiona Boyd & David Eedle

Mandy & Keith Alden

M ia & Larry Chow

Chris & Brian Ellett

Christine & Robert Allanadale

Lucy & Don Christie

Julie & Rob Ellison

Kristiii Allen

Ninette & Robert Cilia

Sue & David England

Eleanor Flynn & David Ames

Claire Healey-Clarke & Matthew Clarke

Lisa & Peter England

Eva & Rob Anderson

Heather & Ken Clemens

Rommy & Alex Fabbri

Margaret & Stewart Anderson

Liam Clifford

Glenys & Jim Fahy

Catherine & Greg Dunn

Philippa & Michael Angley

Anni Ley-Coburn & Mike Cockburn

Libby & Peter Farries

Victoria & Tony Antonious

Kathy & Andrew Cohen

Loretta Mannix-Fell & Trevor Fell

Rosita & Jude Aranha

Mary-Anne & Michael Coleman

Elaine & Joe Ferwerda

Anne & Michael At-bon

Margaret Coffey & Damian Coleridge

Judy & Tony Fitzgerald

Woni & Joe Ardi

Mariellen & Stephen Coles

Janet & Stephen Flack

Anne & John Argeiiti110

Carolyn & Patrick Coloe

Lesley Fleming

Colleen & Greville Amel

Anna & Anthony Conlan

Peter Fleming

John Bainbridge

Michelle & Albert Contin

Barbara & William Flynn Roger Foenander

Stephen Bainhridge

Sue & Rob Cooke

Jane & Wayne Banks

Merrin & Michael Corrigan

Liz & Brendan Fogarty

Margaret Barca & Tony Irving

Sue & Michael Cougan

Darryl & Mark Foley

Geoff Barrow

Fiona & Julian Counsel

Mary & Steven Forster

Louise & Tony Bartone

Clare-Maree O'Brien & Geoff Cowen

Grace & Stuart Fowler

Alexandra & Alberto Bentincontri

Mary-Anne & James Cox

Sue & Peter Franklyn

Lynn Black

.loan O'Connor-Cox & Philip Cox

Katrina O'Sullivan & Peter Fuller

Mary & Andrew Bognar

Rosalina & Joe Cravatia

Marie & Joe Gallivan

Marisa & Nat Bonacci

Gabrielle England & Jack Crawford

Ann & Aldo Gandolfo

Sue & Peter Bouchier

Sue & Peter Crigan

Kerryn & Phonse Gangitano

Susan & Peter Bourke

Helen & Stephen Curtain

.lane & Dan Gardam

Frances Bramweli

Carmel & Luigi Dal Cin

Michelle & Michael Gardiner

Lisa & Robert Breen

Meredith & Chris Dalton

Genevieve & Paul Gardner

Linda & Nick Brennan

Tina & John DApr alto

Denise & Peter Gartner

Gabrielle & Jonathon Broome

Sarah & Chris Davenport

Sue & Rick Gaylard

Deb & Nick Broome

Anne & Rex de Costa

Maureen & Eric Gaynor

Alison & Gordon Brown

Michelle & Colin De Lutis

Sophie & Theo Geros

Janine & Tony Burgess

Anna & Stephen De Luca

Kathy & Greg Gibson

Kathleen Burgi

Terri & Frank Deak

Madeleine & Michael Grace

Judith Burton

Doreen & Andrew Demetriou

Carmel & Richard Grant

Emilie & Gerry Butcher

Sylvie Plouvier & Paul de Moor

Debbi & Wayne Grant

Jan & Dennis Butler

Sue & Brett Densmore

Rita & Michael Green

Monica Buxton

Pauline & Tony DePasquale

Maureen & Nick Green

Mary & Bryan Cain

Shyamali & Dulip Dharmage

Lisa & John Gribbin

Ley & Frank Caldwell

Anne Radigna & John Ditria

Suzanne & John Griffiths

Rachel & Adrian Campbell

Sally & Michael Bernard Donovan

rina & Carl Guglielmino

Micliele Dupont-Campion & Dominic

Ann & Edward Dotson

Maree & David Gunn

Campion

Meg & David Downie

Kim Ngo & Anthony Ha

Helene & Christopher Canavan

Catherine Lawlor & Danny Doyle

Kym Chong-Halliday & Peter Halliday

Margaret & Phil Carey

Liz & David Draycott

Liz & Kevin Halpin

Karen & Carl Carvalho

Eileen & Bernie Dunn

Ngoc Lai & Hoa Hang

Christine & Brian Casey

Pina & Bill Dunne

Janet & Brian Hanning

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Melanie & Peter Hannon

Helena & Andrew Lillas

Annette Clarey & Denis O'Hara

Anne & Gerard Harber

Bernadette & Wayne Llewellyn

Carolyn & John O'llehir

Janita & Paul Harrick

irena & Edmond Lobaza

Geraldine & John Olle

Marianne & Edgar I [artmanis

Margaret Hall & Desmond Logan

Susan & Robert Olney

Trish & John Hassell

Ina & Christopher Low

Lina & Walter Pahor

Kim & Conrad Hauser

Wendy & Simon Lucas

Angelina Palma & Luciano Palma

Louise & David Hayes

Chris & Raj Luiz

Genny & Mark Parker

Phyllis & Patrick Hayes

Jan Lupson

Dina & John Pattison

Prudence & Mark Healey

Carmel Dundas & Francis MacDoneil

Pam & Antony Pearse

Mary & Blair Healy

Pamela & Bryan Madden

Ana & Robert Pellicano

Elizabeth & Richard Henderson

Maggie & Ron Madden

Terzita & Albert Pendrey

Cathy & Jonathan Hewelt

Jane & Craig Maddison

Gaynor & John Phillips

Josie & Tony Hodges

Nhung & Luan Mai

Barbara & Leigh Phillips

Helen Dooley & Michael Hodgman

Kim Frawley & Keith Major

Lisa Barker & Chris Pidcock

Muriel Reddy & Peter Hodsman

Cheryle & Afa Malishev

Naoiiii & Denis Podbury

Barb Taczanowski & Ron Horliniak

Gillian & Garry N/land

Dianne & Peter Power

Campbell Horsfall

Suellen & Michael Mansour

Katrina & Stephen Prior

Mai Vo & Thanh Ho

Julia Manson

Deborah & Antony Quinert

Susan & Victor Ho

Julie & Vincent Marino

Ambrose Rajadurai

Lindy & Rolly Howard

Rosemary Sheehan & Gavan Martyn

Janine Ralev

Kate & Russel Howeroft

Julie & Mark Matheson

Liz & James Ralph

Felicity & John Howie

Glenys & David Mattei

Jocelyne & Gess Rambaldi

Sheryn & Frederick Hughan

Caroline & Phillip Maynes

Sally & Andrew Ramsay

Anita-Jane & Dominic Hughes

.lenny & Peter MeBride

Kate & Michael Ratliff

Fiona & Greg Hughes

Liz Hunt & Mark McConibe

Rochelle & Shelly Ratnam

Simone & Lee lafrate

Jeffrey McDonald

Genevieve & Peter Rawling

Margaret & Hugh Ilyine

Bernice & James McDonald

Sue & John Reid

Margaret & Paul Ingle

Alex Giannini & Robert MeGauran

Catherine & Tim Reynolds

Nafsika Sahinidis & James Irving

Margaret & Paul MeG]inn

Liz & Greg Richards

Marina & David Jaanz

Bernard Mcinerney

Therese Barry & Peter Roach

Martine & Philip Jackson

Lyndell & Peter McLaughlin

Sheila & Jack Robinson

Renu & Karam Jaryal

Ann & Billy Mciaughlin

Eleanor & Nick Robinson

Francesca & Patrick Jee

Jo & Bob MeLeay

Ann-Marie & Stephen Roche

Susan Johnson

Victoria & Tony MeNamara

Charmaine & Colin Rodrigues

Josephine & Christopher Jones

Virginia & Brian MeNamee

Janine & Vincent Rogers

Annemaree & lain Jones

Joanne Reidy & Michael MeNamara

Maree Rogers

Veronica Sutherland & lan Jones

Jenny & Malcolm MeNamara

Nicolette & Vince Rogers

Maria & Peter Jones

Lyndell & Duncan MePherson

Susan West-Rowe & Craig Rowe

Elizabeth & Russell Jones

Cathy & Tony Merrick

Kate & Stephen Russell

Colleen & Elias Jreissati

Judith Geraghty & Joe Micallef

Maureen & Declan Ryan

Mary & Dominic Keary

Teresa & Andre Mierzwa

Amanda & Ellery Ryan

Maree & Tom Keel

Barbara & Frank Mohren

Margaret & Peter Ryan

Judith & Thomas Keely

Therese Ryan & Jack Moore

Catherine & Peter Ryan

Mary & John Kenny

Genevieve & Simon Moore

Clare & John Sabatino

Eileen & Paul Kielty

Fabienne & Christian Moraine

Aurelija Sadauskiene & Faustas

Catherine Kovesi Killerby & Jeremy

Trish & (jerry Moi-an

Sadauskas

Killerby

Chris & Kevin Moran

Vickie Morabito & Kevin Said

Georgina & Russell Kilroe-Smith

Angie Mornane

Nayana & Nimal Samarawickrama

Vicki & John King

Salwa & Elie Moussi

Ann & Ben Sano

Mary-Louise & Trevor Kingsbury

Mary & Dermot Murray

Samantha & Bernard Saundry

Mariella & Paul Kirkham

Rosemary & Walter Musolino

Annabelle & Terry Scanlon

Karyn & Simon Knight

Thi Vii & Hong-Anh Nguyen

Gael & Mario Schmid

Anna & Richard Kopinski

Lan & Phan Nialven

Cathy & Anthony Seaholine

Carol & Joe Kitbiak

Marg & John Noonan

Gail Ryan & Ronald Senior

Anna & Paul Lacava

Rose & Terence Noone

Marietta & Michael Set-ong

Raeleen & Ross Lagana

Geraldine & Warwick Norman

Chris Sutherland & Geoff Sharpe

Jane & David Lake

Grace & Brendan O'Brieri

lan Sharrock

Julie & Peter Landers

Cathy & Matt O'Brien

Karen & John Sheldon

Julie & Martin Shembrey

Nada & Kevin Lane

Maree & Raymond OBrien

Amy & Kung Lau

Susan & Andrew O'Bryan

Fiona & Michael Sholly

Elsa & Glenn Lee

Chris & Paul O'Bryan

Judith & Daniel Shuttleworth

Diane & Patrick Lennon

Helen OConnor

Antoniette & John Siarabalos

Larice & Kym Lewis

Debbie & Bernie O'Connor

Hilde & John Simonds

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Sharon & Philip Simpson Cathy Valentine & Steve Simpson Rosemary & [)avid Sinclair

Sr Deirdre Rofe

Sav & Gaspare Sirianni

Dominique & Andreu Smart

On Wednesday 3 September friends of St- Deirdre Rofe Ulrul gathered

Erin & Geoff Smart

in the Chapel of Christ the King to remember and celebrate the life of

Halina & Andrew Smith

ati extiaordinary woman.

Noel Smith

Arleen & Peter Smitheram Christine & Frank Sottile

Rosemarie & Paul Spano Sally & Colin Stagg Jo:inne Stewart

Prile Francis & Sandy Stewart

Through the words of Father Phil Crotty we gained a vivid insight into Sr Deirdre's visionary approach to educating women, her way of making each person feel special, her quiet determination to make things happen, her ability to bring out the best in people and her steadfast faith iii God. Many parents. students and staft attended the Mass. each remembering Sr Deirdre in their own way.

Sharon & Craig Stockdale Jane & Ken Stonehouse Jonathan Stult

Kate & Peter Suffren

Renata Santoso & Ignatious Sulanto Di & Steve Swann

Deborah & Michael Sweeney Anne & Patrick Sweeney Slisan & Gene Swilistead

A tribute to Sr Deirdre. who was Principal at Loreto Mandeville Hall from 1979 to 1988, appeared in the Mandevillian in \ 988. It reads

Sr Deirdre's open-minded discerning and informed approach has nurtured the ongoing development ofajoyfilled environment. In this environment the experience of Christian values and the pursuit of personal excellence is one where the recognition development and celebration ofeach students gifts is the central locus." We continue to celebrate her gifts to ils.

Sarah & Peter Taylor Maria & Michael Tehan

Lissa & Phillip Thomas

The Loreto Mandeville I lall community is the stronger for having

known St- Deirdre and experienced her leadership. Her spirit liws

Fiona & Peter Thomson

on in the lives of many. and to give tangible expression to this the

Briati Tiernati

School has created the Deirdre Rofe Scholarship Fund to establish u

Sandi-a & Damien Tiernan

perpetiia| Scholarship iii her name.

Jane & Michael Tiernan

Marie & Michael Tilley Christine & Robert Tischler

Colleen Coghlan & Tim Tolhurst Hilary & Richard Tracey Vivien & Joseph Trapani Tanya & Luke Travers Vestia & Tony Trikilis

Ki-ystyna & Brian Tyi-rell Michelle & Jolin Valmorbida

John Flynn Scholarship

Louise & Steven Vasiljevic Sarah & Matt Vaughan Nelly Horton & Peter Vaughan Louise & Jim Visser Rosa Vitelli

Angelika Schiller-won Sanden & Horst von Sanden Jane & Michael Wallace Patrick Walsh

Chris & Peter Walsh

Annie Zhu & Shu Wang He Shen & You Ting Wang Jodie & Harald Weinliandl

Tracey & Michael Wheeler

Karen Hogan & lan White

Iii 2003. in my second year of Medicine/Surgery at Monash University.

I was awarded a John Flynn Scholarship. one of a nitinber oinational scholarships awarded to medical students across Australia, The scholarship

allows ine to spend two weeks every year for the next four years of medical training, iii particular rural or reiiiote locations in Australia. 1

\\ ill begin my scholarship this December when 1 visit Burketown. With a population of three hundred, this town is situated on the border of NT and Old at the base ol the Gulfof Carpentaria. For two weeks a year, for the

next four years, 1 will work at the town's medical centre with their only doctor as my mentor. I will also work with specialists from the RFDS (Royal Flying Doctor Service) during their weekly visits to the town.

Kath & Peter White

Mary Bartley & Peter Whitt'ord

Emilv Smith '00

Anne-Marie & Des Whyte Alexandra & Andrew Wilkinson Suzanne & Andrew Wilson

Shirley & Henry Wong Chantal & Anthony Wright Angelar & Tony Yeo Noreen & Tony Zaccari and one anonymous contribution «.1:9»

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Celebrates 100 Years! On 8.luly 2003, Sr Lua Byrne ibrm celebrated a remarkable milestone - 100 years ofaile. Sr Lua lives at Loreto College, Ballarat. with other Loreto Sisters and said she was very happy about reaching 100 but 'Tm not used to all thix fuss"

Born in Birneside. near Tatin-a. Sr Lita uras one of four childi-eli and came to Ballarat hi· Ena

when she was 12 to attend Loreto College.

wi/h the.1'01//lgest hix/imic members und >N· Toni Alama.

One of her enduring passions is mlisic and

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she still enjoys playing the piano. St Lua taught music fur many years at Loreto College Ballarat. and at Loreto Mondeville Hall. Her musical talents also enriched tile lives of

students at Loreto schools iii Sydney and Adelaide. Sr Lim was present at the limeral of Mother Gonzaga Barry i/it'm. the foundress of the Australian prinince. Sr Litit s hirthdav celebrations included

blowing out the candles and sharing delicious cream sponges with close friends and Loreto Sisters. Her gift of importing genuine warnith and a love of music Uill live on for many Loreto students for years to come. Ah·s ./i// Cree. 11·i/£ +411.1//·c/lia /)m· C'ot//k i/ Represenmn-re pic'AL'll/ing Sr Lita with her 10(P bii·thdar congramlaton· certificate. 8/7/01

International Soccer Tour

Following the National Futsal (five a side indoor soccer) championships in January last yean an international tour was organized, It uns to be the 'l.K Tour ofa Lifetinie.' A female team was selected. as uell as males under 14 and 16 teams: with players

from Victoria. Queensland and the ACT. The aim oftlie tour uns to promote futsal in England and also to expose the Australian players to the English soccer culture. This inellided coaching by professional clubs. tile Blackburn Rovers and Norwich canaries. We also played many outdoor and indoor matches against academy. representative and club teams and experienced varied success. Fortunately, the weather was mild (hy English standards). however, the players from Queensland were still suffering and

to their great exasperation it became noticeably colder as we travelled further north to places such as Manchester. Liverpool and Leeds. However. the nights were invariably cold, to the extent that one night we set jelly by leaving it on the doorstep. The highlight ofthe tour was definitel> the daytrips to London and York. The landmarks and the history they represented were fascinating. We also visited several professional soccer grounds. viewed a great deal ofthe English countryside and even saw the niagician David Blaine the day before his grand exit from his suspended box of lasting above the Thanies.

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By ihi- the most rewarding experience was tile camaraderie amongst the team. It was wonderful to develop friendships with people from. not only across Australia. but also the world. Catherine Pendrey, Year 10

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Loreto Ahmderille //all has a /·ich hi.ton' und tradition ofeducating young women, commencing in 1924, bm it Iici.x only been

iii recem real·s that we have begun recording the oral histo}7 ofniany ofour past sttiff'and students. This enormous task was conimenced in the mid 19906 when Mosaic 01 Memories was commissioned in order to document tile expenctices ofso niciny

people who have been toilched In· the Loreto Mandevilie Hal 1 Commu iii tv.

Since then. Krisztina Janka (Salacz '67) has been instrumental Apart from the broad Cliltural and musical program (massed iii continiting the tradition ofrecording our oral history. Her first singing, church chorales, schoolorchestra and concerts),learning

step has been to interview Marian de Lacy Lowe (nee Vile) wasvery formal-rotelearning ofrules and language vocabulary (1932). whose memories are featured below. It is hoped that for French and Latin, parsing of sentences for grammar and fliture issues of The Man devillian

will feature the memories of slabs of poetry recitation. Physical culture (Physical Education)

others who spent time at Loreto Mandeville Ilail.

was held once a week and tennis was an important sport during the summer months.

EARLY VEARS AT LORETO MANDE\ 1111< HALL

A dancing teacher was engaged for polishing the social niceties.

Amongst the early pupils at Loreto Mandeville Hall was de Lacy remembers wearing a yellow taffeta frock shot with

(Marian) de Lacy Lowe mee Vale) who attended Genazzano rose. withapink velvet capeattheage of ninetoadance where College as a day girl until Grade 5 in the early 19208. Marian girls partnered other girls. Nuns provided piano accompaniment nas part of a close group of five girls. who maile the move to for the dancing and supper comprised of cordial and sinal] Loreto from Genazzano iii Grade 5.

sandwich triangles sonic filled with brains and walillits.

de Lacy remembers the Oak Parlour functioning as the first Wheti asked about any social association with the Catholic boys

school chapel until early 1927 when the present Chapel ofChrist schools, de Lacy said no friendships were possible without a die King was consecrated. She was encouraged to buy one brick proper intioduction. No "nice" girls would speak to boys on for ten shillings.which was an early fundraising exercise for the a train or train, Girls who had blothers were more fortunate young school.

m making

acquaintances.

naturally.

de Lacy recalls a liberal ilse of flowers iii her years

Supplied by the draper Craig

at school. Young girls were

Williamson in Flinders Street.

iallocated a small garden plot and she and her best friend. Pat Finney. grew

Melbourne. the school tunic was

11[l

a pleated royal blue. the blouse

beige Fuji silk with a Peter Pan

some blooms for the chapel

lace edged collar. black lisle

and for classrooms, each

stockings and later beige (in the

of which had a devotional

1930's). The regulation light

altar with a saint's statue

blue front-buttoned pinatore

and small vases for flowers.

was to protect the uniform,

Girls' birthdays were

marked with veils placed over

Pholograph: Oak Pat·low· as the School Chapel

the desk iii fresh ilowers and small gifts.

petticoats were worn with royal blue silk bloomers. A straw hat

with black crested band and gloves were standard. The sports blazer at the time was scarlet wool. whilst the sports unit'orm

Etiquette iii the early decades ofthe nineteenth eentury placed a was of a liein v cream silk. An intriguing extra at the time uas strong emphasis on good breeding and a strict code of personal the ilse of a formal concert dress - white Crepe de Chine with depoilment. All classes began and ended with a prayer and all full bishop sleeves, elaborately styled with pleated panels on tile students stood when the teacher entered the room. A hand bell

sides. Outdoor shoes were black and indoor shoes for classroom

signalled the end of classes and midday was heralded by the wear were changed on arrival at school, Hair had to be off the tones of the Angelus. time to don your white veil and file up face. tied back or braided. As de Lacy had a bright complexion. to the Chapel for a section of the Rosary. de Lacy reinembers she was called -Cherry Lips" at home by her father! the strong leadership showed by Mother Bernardine, Mistress

of Schools. a strong influence from the strict and very capable On de Lacy's most recent visit to Loreto Mandeville Hall late Mother Nuala (ODonnell). teacher of languages and Mother last year she was reunited with two classmates from long ago. Madeleine's (Lalor) superior Music program. all of which made Elsie Wharion and Betty Hourigan, as well as Sheila Sullivan, the Loreto experience so enriching. The lay (tion-teaching) who was a few years ahead of her. She remembers her time at sisters were especially friendly to new. young Loreto girls who Loreto Mandeville Hall very fondly. remember Sister Aloysius opening the front door fur visitors and serving in the house.

PAST PUPILS Association Report

details about tile history ofthe House come to life and tile nonders of'modern architecture uere appreciated when the group toured the Barry Centre.

There are apprcixitiiately 1 0.000 Loreto Mandeville 11:ill Past Pupils with boundless opportimities fur networking.

Loreto Famil> International

influencing and enliancing members lives. To have a well co-

Since 30 July 1996, $407.000 has been sent to aid the „ork of

ordinated committed team witli responsible members allows

tlie ibi,m Sisters working in India. Between I .luly '02 and 10

an oruanisation to dare to dream. to Hork to implement and

September '03, $80.056 iias sent and our target is to have sent

succeed.

$500.000 by the end ofnext year. Running costs are less than

The Past Pupils owe a vote oftlianks to Krisz.lanka. Penn>

donors.

1% so 99% of money received goes to Ilidia. Our thanks to olit Gamble. Andrea Maille. Sister Toni Matha. Sister Therese

Leclite. Teena Croker. Kate Russell. .Janet Macfarlan. Mary-

Website rei amp

Lou Bailey and Herme Rabl as members u ho each played a

The LPP/\ nou has an email address. lt/,padi)'lmh. vic.edi!.ati.

part in helping to organise differing activities. Our thanks to

2004 should see the introduction ofa Past Pupils Nehvorking

the school Principal. Dr Susan Stevens. senior staff, Sr Ruth

Directory on tile web! For details contact Jane Nathan

Winship. our patron. and members ofthe ib17,1 fur their adi ice

on jancil,ithan@:ipt-imus.coiii.au or Steplianie West.

and involvement iii our activities.

wests@Imh.vic.edu.all.

Calendar of Events

P:ixt Pupils Choir

November 20(12 Annual Mass

You are invited tojoin the Past Pupils Choir and sing at a

Special thanks to Kate Russell and Sister loni Matha ibvm

special e\ent in Jime 2004 to celebrate Loreto Mandeville

lor their meticillous planning and to Committee members

Hall s 801'1 birthday. Please contact Lynne Rosenthal on 9823

Ilernie Rabl and Mary-Lou Bailey for their networking to draw

8148 or rosenl@111111.\ ie.edu.ail for details.

together grandinothers. niothers and daughters to share this special Mass together. The illoriling tea was delicious too!

National Council of #Vomen

December 20(12 The Spirit of Loreto Au ard

this Council'% monthly meetings. please call Jane Nathaii on

rhis award was presented to Samara Madden at the l inal

98182132.

If there is a member interested in being our representative at

Assembly in the Melbourne Town Hall and we look forward to continuing this tradition.

In sullizilary. the year has seen major achievements in initiating

and implementing projects. To give support to Out- community March 2(H)3 Inter-school Golf Day

socially and economically we need greater participation by the

As well as our own Past Plipils' Golf Day iii May each year. the

past pupils. The commitment needs only be event based. What

Intersehool Challenge Cup offers golfurs another opportunity

would be of enormous \ alue is a list of people who can be called

to play. Kew Golf Club hosted this event on 24 Match and

upon to give support. Just send your name, phone number, and

Mandeville was represented by [kidre Black. Helen P>·man.

email to the Development Office (rosenl<dmh.vic.edu.au)

Pat Davis und Joanne Gunnersen. The llermitage won the Clip

saying what are your areas of interest and an idea of your

mid the day was enjoyed b> all.

expertise. Lets make it possible rather than probable! Jane Nathan. President.

March 20()3 Din of Reflection

Sr Toni Matha i-brm and Teena Croker plamied this event around the thetiie of Serenity. St Sandia Perrett ibrm pro ided

a tholightful and reflective afternoon leaving those 40 attended feeling calm and revitalized. We look for\\31-d to the 1-inie fur Rellection on Sunday 21 March 2004. 4

Neptember 200.3 Combined Busincix Breakfut

Alumni Presidents. Lindy Priest. Genazzano. Anne Kelly. Sacre Coeur and myselfconvened this Business Breakfast entitled "Changing Habits. Past. Present. Perfect". Three speakers .little

Kennedy, Rachael Hodder and Kate ()gge spoke. entertainine the 285 attendees at the Park Hyatt about school memories lind life experiences. It was wonderful to have the Plincipals of each school and each School Captain and Vice-Captain present. Congratulations to all on a most sliccessful inaugural event.

·liael /li,dile,(1.AIll),

e Ogge (Sacir Coem-j 'jane Ke,uze,A

October 20()3 Ilistoric House 'lour

Approximately 30 visitors were treated to a wonderful Tout by Steve Stefan. Archivist Lit Loreto Mande ille I lili. and a delicious afternoon tea provided by the LPPA. Fascinating 28

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PAST PUPILS Annual Giving We express our heartfult thanks to our Annual Giving Appeal Donors for providing funds for additional projects iii the school. Although tile amolitit raised. S 1 0.051 u as less than last year. we are grateful that your gifts will enable us to make a start on the lighting upgradeto the Historic llouse. Ourspecial thanks to Margaret Ilealy ('37) and Joan O'Leary (Shirley '42) who helped us to emelope the Annual Giving brochures again this year their cheerful assistance is wonderful!

.·1/1/10/1\'mous Donors: /4

//c,/en /·40 c /1 Dbb)

1/0„w Allen (Shillito)

.Jolene Geli

Ah,ira A·jiller (Ke//r)

Rita Andi·0 (()'Slflle\,an)

Abi·garet Golder (811'11'sted

BaN-ria

Roslyn Arnold

Josephi,ic G(,ri}ian

Deirdre C)'Da\·

>>,tha Bartler (Locke)

Susan /hu·ker (Forrest)

Geraldine ODay (1'unheem,)

Deidre Black

Allu·ill, lin,

SH.san ()Iney (!lanruhan)

CMC'SM'i/ley)

Rosalind Merry (Aherm

Hartmanis (lhman)

Nott (//ill)

Liz Blackie

Peggr Hare.N (Ilegartv)

Sarah Pettenon (Crough)

Frank R Bosci

Prue Hok·incm (Ahern)

P£11}iela

.Joan Bowden (Coleman)

A'ati·ina //ood

11(1}·garci Quill (Pormon)

Angela Bowler

Amr Ha

Helen Reid (Plunket)

Letitia Brehenv (King)

.Judy J lindle (Daily)

Judy Reid (Quin)

Ah-u·ia /irownell (Lightfoot)

Alarcia //orskill (1/ar)

Zena Ruslan

tileen Bllesing (A·hu·stern

huch/a //wit'C/·sen (C) '8/·ien)

Lynne Rosendud

1mn Bmne (Rul,ei,Al

Lisa /res (B/'011'/ie//7

Astrid Ross-Smith (Ah,ic,·7

Phillilici Btixton

Mary .Jeffrey (Ak·Imusli)

Dumma Slee,11(,#1 (G<,(,ch)

.knniA'/· Bi'ruc.3

/·17,nces .Johnson

MmmesmNami(*lud)

Lilcy Orr (1'11(,iny)

Robrn .johnson

Man·la Stelmach

Carmel Kehoe (C)'Connor)

Hele'i

Pamela Keith U lalkrard)

Ruth Trait

Lien Tran (Ngtorn)

1 h/l/le

Dale (Nolan)

Libby (Callie) & Geoft Downing Bc/'1'/ Dwre/· C )2)lt/lg)

Al£117 Kn'//7 (L<}dge)

Annie EdniondN (Lynch)

j<)till

Pam Ensor (Smith)

Danielle

Kutherine Fahy

Ji// Leth/can (.Ihiggs)

Kiernan (Silk)

Pickering (Gorman)

Swan (Nalighton)

Patricia Vardy (Dou'li/49

KiD (()'Dcmcgjitic)

Helen Vaughan St{=amie 11'cikehani (1.(,Au,%-Hills)

Margaret Fanning (1)irim·)

de Laci Lowe C l We)

Stephanie West

Patricia Ficarra (11'arry)

Perri Ak·Carlin· (Barles)

Jajici

Surrah Fighera (Kennv)

Ilelen Marron (Ileah·)

Susan Whillingum (Moran)

.hmet Fitzwater (11'impole)

Susan Ahu·tens (.1/ighell)

Ah,IT Ann Trillis (Dwver)

Barbara Firnii (Johnston)

Toni Alcelian

Juliet Woodman (Watson)

i f 'hitijig

Emma lorna (L'rsini)

Reunion Dates For members of the Class of 1954.1964 and 1974 we are

looking for a self-starter to get the ball rolling. If you're keen to see your old school fliends and catch up on the news,

but you don't want to do all the organizing. just call Lynne a

Rosenthal in tlie Development Office on 9823 8148. We can help! We will prepare invitations for you. collate replies and

lielp with other art-angements as necessary. So ... it's easy! We would love to hear from you if youre due to have your Reunion in 2004.

Class of 1944

Class of 44 u ill join the "60 Plus' Reunion. March 2004 Class of 1984 - April 2004 Contact Tina Thornton 9521 0330.

thormont(a Idr.newsltd.com.au. Extra helpers welcomed.

Class of 1994 - possibly October 2004 Guests m the Clombined Business Break»/

Contact Laura Henderson 02 9879 0546 or

laura. limarchese(ajpm organ.com

PAST PUPILS Boarders' Reunion

Footnote from l.,·nne Rosentlial - '7 practised the Loreto Bread 111 prepuration tor the big day. Caroh·n Collins (Goulding 35) was se/ to bake a couple of loares too but when numbers

Saturday 18 October 2003. heralded oser 100 fornier Loreto

increased 10 1(H) gliests. we realised that wc might not cater fur

Mandeville Boarders back to their old digs for the Reunion

eve/Tone. Next time.'

to mark the 3()tb Anniversary ofthe closing ot the Boarding

Elt/v. // was g/·Cm /lm. "

Thank row to cill who came to share the

facilities. Several participants travelled from interstate and country Victoria. Also in attendance was former Principal.

Sister Ruth Winship (Motlier Assumpta) and a number of other Loreto sisters. Sr Ruth has been everything at Lot'eto, even a Boarder.

We spent the day renewing acquaintances and exploring once ' forbidden areas',some ofthese now demolished to niake

way for the Barry Centre. Many of us entured dou n into tile basement, we called The Ballroom, Dilling World War li llie rootii became an air-raid shelter. one Boarder recalls being given a lolly for going down there to practice iii case of an airraid. Later tlie basement became the sewinit room

remember

all those Singers! The junior dormitories are now classrooms and the boarders' bathroom is now the IT hub of the school. 1-he senior boarders' rooms are nou Year 12 classrooms and the

infirmary and the adjoining rooms. Milsic rooms.

Fum· 01 /he bve /·'m·le,v .0-8-/ers whi, bow·ded al L W//

1.-R.· (i,ib/·ielle, Cienerieve. fi/·ginia and .1/,gela. Rosenwrie hi·es in U ( 1 and

unable to unend.

A conservator has now revealed parts ofthe original decoration on the walls ofthe 'Indiati Room'. uhich used to be tile nuns'

library where the priest was given breakfast alter the daily 7.00am Mass. and u here the YCS group held its weekly meetings. The old Conservatory, which has not seen a fern for years - remember the profusion ofthe tiered-greener> in Sr Tarcisius time'? - is now a more pleasant area than it has been l'or years. set up as a Boardroom with a large table and chairs. The Sanctuary of the Chapel iS unchanged, except for several rows ofcovered inusical instruments waiting to be raised iii praise! Instead of the coloured statues of Our Lady and St Joseph. we have one of St Anne u ith the child Mary learning to read a Hebrew scroll. and St Joseph teaching the Boy Jesus his trade. These carved wood statues are lovely, mid so appropriate fur a school. It was interesting to see that St Thdrese a fixture

L-R: Maria Brownell (Lightli)<,1 60) and Susie de Mornement (Mornement '60). Both came to board at L:4111, age 4!

for so many decades in the passageway leading to the Boarders' dining room. has quietly graduated to the Chapel. near the main entrance!

At the foot ofthe Boarders' staircase there still hangs the large painting of an Angel. with hand to brow. known to the staff'in Sr Matireen Saunders tinie as 'Monday Morning'!

Boarders were a very special part of Mandeville. Sincere thanks and gratitude to Stephanie \Vest and Lynne Rosentlial

from the Development Ollice for providing the Boarders w'ith the opportunity of celebrating together and rekindling old memories. (Perhaps we should have had a verse or two of"The Holiday Hymn" and "Queen of Loreto" and Lot-eto Hiead. Next time! ) L-R.· Lannah Swec,nel· AWarmssan '43) and .Warr Rose

Ruth Trait ('50) and Mary Keary (Carroll '71 ).

Fraser (Macrossan '49). Travelled.thim Old to allend the Boarders' Rcunion

PAST PUPILS

jo Of

Oxford, Polo & Law

A Bequest

An email from Phoebe Knowles ('98) in October this year read: -1111 in Romania at the moment having cycled Itom Istanbul and

am on my way to Piague before back to London and then ott'

a gift that lasts./brever.'

to Sierra Leone for my internship! Exciting tiiiies." We asked Will you help ils to continue the great tradition of a Loreto

Phoebe tofillusinon lifeafter Mande\ille. Read on .

education? Mary Ward charged us to -Become lovers of truth and workers of.justice" - a cause most uorthy ofyour support.

The phrase "delighted to offer you a place" ensconced iii peripheral text had been zapped across the globe from St. Catherinis College. Oxford and convincingly changed the

The next generation of young women lace a world where there is

Collise 01 nly life.

still inequality and injustice. Given the Loreto Jalues ofintegrity.

Iii April of this year I found myselfwatidering past Magdalen

the world a better place.

verity. felicity and justice, Mandeville girls will do much to make Tower with a red Kathmandu backpack loaded with books.

rtinners. jumpers and scarves. a pholocopied map in hand, 1 was

If you would like to talk to someone about the ways that your

all set for Philosophy and International Law at St. Catherine's

legacy could make a difference. or ask us to send information

College as a Visiting Stildent for the Trinity Term 2003.

about making a bequest to Loreto Mandeville Hall. please contact Stephanie West. Ph:(03) 9823 8 147.

Oxiord is simply an incredible place. Cycles bump and tattle

along the cobbles tourists dawdle. gawk and snap cameras. students lounge in the parks. punt along the Cherwell spilling Pints and will then camp in libraries for days getting sore bottoms froni wooden seats.

Year 12 Appeal

My studies challenged me immensely. students worked

roraciously and I felt intoxicated by the ideas swimming in my head. 1 became involved in college rowing and university polo.

Rowing was brilliant fun. My years of coxing at Mandeville had endowed me with all the theory... tiine to put it into practice!

The training was exhausting and cycling madly to the boathouses talong the muddy tow path in pouring rain will be a fond memory. Polo was fast. furious and excitiiig and reminded me ofmy days with the Loreto Equestrian Club down at the VEC.

Congratulations to the Year ] 2 girls, and their families, for their efforts in raising $2,441 forthe Year 12 Appeal this year. In the past, Year 12 students have donated books to the ISC, their name recorded in the book ol their choice as a reminder of their tillie

here at Loreto Mandeville Hall and their gift to the school. This year. the creative spirit ofthe Year 12s came to the fore as they added another option for the Appeal - to provide outdoor

Whilst at Oxford I heard about internships with the United Nations backed Special Court in Sierra Leone and Vm due to arrive in Freetowii in November. Going to Oxford and working

with the UN have been two long held dreams I never thought were attainable. But at Oxford dreams may be realised. In March 2004 Australia will call me back to its magnificent shores to finish offmy Commerce and Law degrees Lit Melbourne

furniture fur the Senior C ourtyard. Both goals were achieved - books uere provided for the INC and the furniture in the Courtyard is very popular at recess and lunchtimes. A plague on

each table acknowledges this gift from the Class of 2003 and we appreciate their willingness to provide for future Loreto students iii this way. We sincerely thank the girls. listed below. and their parents for generously supporting the Appeal this year.

University. I think I'm going to try out for the Melbourne Uni rourintz crew !

- 11 -7 */Iwilillill

Susan Accary

Jane Matheson

Jen Asherott

Beth Nathan

Sophie Ball

Emily Packer

Lucy Black

Andrea Pahor

Hannah Coleman

Khanh Pham

Dilini Dharmage

Megan Prescott

Georgia Fillmore

Renuka Rajadurai

Amanda Fuller

Kate Rawling

Emma Gandol fo

Bridget Scanlon

Elisha Gartner

Alex Sweeney

Laura Hertaeu

Jane Tehan

Kristy Hodges

Sally-Aline Tiernan

Jessica lerardo

Kat Phoebc Knowle.% '98

Logan Alice MeNamara

Paige Tyrrell Margaret Walsh Laura Wagg

Penny Wang 31

PAST PUPILS enthusiastic. dedicated and filll-]oving past pupils to fill

Loreto Federation

these important roles. It will look great on your CV! With

April/May 20()5

an expectation of 400+ attendees you will be involved in ati aniaiing eL ent.

Loreto Mandeville Hall will host Loreto Federation iii 2005 so there is much to be done, A steering Committee will

As Megan Porter '85 urote after Federation 2003. 'Tederation

be formed consisting o[President Past President. a school

totally exceeded my expectations.... the example and teachings

representative, Secretary. Treasurer and Ibur chairs ofthe sub-

of Mary Ward are xo alid in my life today.

committees.

Dont miss out on becoming a part ofthe organising team for The sub-committees will be formed to organise speakers

Loreto Federation at Loreto Mandeville Hall in 2005. Contact

and actii ities for this gathering fur all Loreto students and

Jane Nathan on 0419 542491 98182132 or

1:imilies. Australia wide. Other sub-committees will work

janenathanfri ipriiious.coni.au

with their team to manage the theme. the liturgh sponsoiship and hospitality. Jane Nathan and Penny Gamble are seeking

Class of'83 Reunion

Thanks to Claire Clarke (licitly), the C.his, r,/ '63 enjored celebrating al w·hool and at the Alax Hotel in june '03.

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PAST PUPILS Anderson

Engagements Dalson

Jennifer '97 to Matthew Cooper, 4/10/03.

Dennis

Sara '91 to Justin 1 lannebery 24/4/()3.

Duke

Anthea 91 to Nick Di Maggio, lilly '03.

Ivan Anderson on 20/8/03 father of

Geraldine Lucie (75) and grandfather of Madeleine CPIep 2005). Mercer

Dianne Mercer (Grevis-James 56)

on 27/3/03 wife ot'David, mother of

Gruba

Karolinka '93 to .jason van Moorst. 22/6/03.

Kit't

Georgina '91 to Adam Teare. June '03.

Reed

Vivienne '77 on 27/3/03.

currently living iii London.

Schmidt

Ron on 29/10/03, father ofAndrew (staff).

Kubale

Katrina '93 to Brant Chapman, 30/7/03.

Watsoll

[_eilaon 18/4/03. Leila attended Loreto

Laurence

Katrina '93 to Andre Plint 6/9/03.

Roberts

Emily '95 to Travis O'Connell. 2/9/03.

Anna ('87) and Caroline ('89).

Mande\ille Hall from 1924 to 1932.

News Snippets

Marriages

Dominica Hanger '94 has been working as a Youth Ambassadot

Arthur

Lisa '96 lind Noel I lughes I 7/3/02.

for the Cambodian Red Cross in Pnomh Penh. Previously. she

Callavan

Kate 92 and Simon Riordan 2/8/03.

travelled through South East Asia. residing in Taiwan and South

Francazio

Sonia '90 (stall) and Dean Fay oil 5/10/03.

Korea during 2000-2001. Dominica arrived home in October

Gray

Samantha 85 and Christopher Hoelter 28/6/03.

2()03.

Gittdice

Charlotte '91 and Andrew Forster 9/8/03.

Scally

Claire '97 and Simon Cox 11/10/03.

Leisillanger '88 is working as a registered nurse at Epworth Hospital iii the [)ay Surgery Unit. She liws locally in Richmond

Births

with partner. Andrew Ailken.

Barauwanath

Byl-nes

Croagh Duggan

Kristen '88 and Aaron 1 laillitiond. two

daughters Maisy .lane born 10/11/01 and

Anna MeGoldrick '81 After leaving school Angela followed

Olive Mae on 26/7/03.

many plit'suits including swimming instructor and travel

Gabrielle 82 and Barry Klich. fourth child

consultant and travelled the world. Angela completed a

.Ii)nathan Ilarry 11/3/03.

Bachelor of Arts as a mature age student at 25 and worked for

Sarah '88 and Palll Pettenon third child.

many years in local Government. She continued with sporting

Gabrielle Ann 7/6/03.

pursuits competing in Triathlons and Surf Lifes:n ing and lived

Sophie 90 and David Whelan, Samuel [)avid

in Sydney for 5 years. Returning to Melbourne eighteen months

January '02 and Thomas James. July 2003. Fewster

Gate -87 and Anthony Crowley. Declan .loseph

ago. Angela decided to open her own business. "Secret Life of Clothes". in Ripponlea. a shop selling ladies new and recycled

17/12/99 and Ella Rose 7/11/01.

clothing and accessories. She lives there with her partner, Geof,

Fisher

Grant (stall) and Georgeina third Si)11

and their dog. Horatio. and she loves it!

Michael Ryan 2/12/02, hu 11011*

Gatsios

Jill (staff) and Bill Fitzsimons, a

Jane Murphy (Whelan '70) has had painting exhibitions iii

daughter Lucy Claire 30/7/03.

New York. Tokyo and Germany (1999-2001). At present Jane is

Peter (stall) and Denise a son

studying Master ofVisual Arts at Monash University.

.Jonathan Alexander 8/8/03. Hanizer

Lu(lowyk

McCracken

Madeleine '89 and Jeremy Gruminet.

Georgia Reidy '92 has been working iii England for o\er a year.

2 daughters, Harriet 3/8/0 I and Olive 19/4/()3.

after completing her Law studies. She is currently working as

('elia '88 and Anthony Scott a son

a Legal Consultant in the legal department of the Abbey Bank

Liam John 24/6/03.

and living in Wimbledon. She is also studying for her Masters i ii Law.

Louise '80 and John Pistotian a daughter Arkie Louise 1/1 /03.

MeLaren

Rossignolo

Buffy '86 and Norm Muscat. a son

Rachel Walsh '87 is Secretary of Reprieve Australia. an

Erik Noah 24/2/03.

organization which aims to provide effective legal representation

Marisa (staff) and Vince, a daughter Chelsea

and humanitarian assistance to impoverished people facing

Mary-Anne on 7/11/03

the death penalty around the world. Last November. Rachel

Wheatland

Jill (staft) and Ross. Sophie Claire on 25/11/03

went to 1 louston. Texas. to volunteer with a pro bono law

Wiltshire

Annette '86 and .10]in Sullivan. a son

ollice dedicated to representing people on Death Row iii Texas. When site left in February to return home. Texas planned to

Declan Mark 3/12/02.

execute one person every 5 days ful· the first 6 months of the

Deaths Lethbridge

year. Reprieve saved two of them. Several were executed while Rachel was there. Michelle Me(arty arranged for Rachel to

Jean Lethbridge (Chisholm '43) on 3/8/03.

speak to her Year 11 and 12 Legal Studies students about her

111other o <Christitie Allanadale ( 70).

experiences, when she returned home. Phillips Fox. where she

Colin (Yrl '64). Gerard (Yi-2 '67).

is a partner. gave her leave to go to Texas and has subsequently

John (dec, Yr2 '67). Anna Lethbridge

assisted in raising some Itinds to assist a student volunteer from

(Yt-9 77) and Katherine Allen ('83).

[)eakin University to extend his time there by 6 months.

Grandmother of.loan Allanadale (dec. '99). Bridget (Yi 11 03) and Megan CY,6 '03). .per

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PAST PUPILS Law Dinner

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L-R: ./acima Ellitim { 1),m,n '7(})..h,v Hum·ulian (\li'I)£,nald 33) ami Chu·//1,/£1 1/0/1·neur OC / 69)

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Her Nonour Judge Elizabeth Curtain, lier Ifbrship Caitlin Englishund Her i l<im Aur i

judge Elizciliedi Gilynor Here (-liles/s 0111{}noill-

Three M:indevillians "On the Bench"

Iii August about 40 past students who have studied or m-actised law. gathered in thellistoric I [ouse to celebrate the fact ( unique among Victorian girls schools w e believe!) that three Mandevillian u onien now sene Victoria as .judges and Magistrate. Her Honolir Judge Elizabeth Curtain (71). Iler Honour Judge Elizabeth Gaynor ('72) and I ler Worship

I.-R Ri,chuel Ae,nic,£4· (Ilogan '90). Marlo Haragwailath ('90}.

Caitlin English (82) were the tocus of the celebration. Each spoke ofthejoys and tribulations ofattaining. and working

Roixin t/el'han (.imes/et· 'ND, San, De/mis c '917 Interested iii a Law Network?

iii. their current roles and each acknowledged the key role that

Interest has been expressed iii forming a "Loreto Law

Mandevilleand a Loreto education had played in their success.

Network" to allow [.oreto uomen (and men too - there must be

a few Lawyers aniong our -old boys"!) to link with colleagues via email and perhaps be a,ailable as mentors to Loreto

students entering the profession. If you would like more information. please let us know. You can use the "Update your details" link on the Past Pupils section of the School website www. Imh.vic.edu.ati - or contact Stephanie West phone (03) 9823 8 147 or Lynne Rosenthal (03)9823 8148.

l.£/H' Dinner //os/.%· Ah· ,\/ichiwi li,han (( 'fill//C'il .1/eniher

und Derelopnwm Committee Chair) and Principal Dr Susan Stevens

The Dinner was hosted by the Principal. Dr Susan Stevens and Mr Micheal Tehan. meniber ofSchool Council and Chairman 1.-R. /64-lic/ Walsh ( -6'79. 7)·A·h Riddell ( -,\'A') and Na/·ah

ofthe Development Conimittee. Mr Tehan is a Partner with

Hinchey (Ballariii)

Minter Ellison and has mentored a number of Matide illians

entering the legal profession.

Our apologies to LA/// Luet· gradua/cs it t/18 i.4 the fi/·styoli have heard ofthe "Law Dimier" - the School 's records of 11(lst pupil

The occasion drew together past students from the 1950% to the

occlipations are flir from complete! Do hell) ils bring them up to

late 1990; and a Law student from the Class of 2000. Guests

date - no matter it'hal .i'ow' occupation. We love to hear /jews of'

included two QCs. a number of Partners iii lau firms. corporate

past impils and perhaps other '*Career Dimiers" 11'ill fOllow Eis a

lawyers. and barristers and solicitors working across a range of

resulA

areas of the law... ... a great opportunity for networking!

Stl,hunie

Director of Development

PAST PUPILS Claire Scally '97 married Simon Cox at St

Carthages Catholic Church in Patkville on 11 October 2003. Claire is the youngest 01'3 r

daughters ofjoliti and .lune Scally and older sisters Amy '95 and Louise '92 also attended Mandeville. The reception was held at Quat

Quatta in Ripponlea where Claire's parents were married 30 years ago. to the year. Celebrating here. with Claire. are her friends from the Class of 97

f.-R Anneke Barlow. Bridgetic ll<ill,ind. Lou C Weman, Ch,i,·e .Jenkins. C laire Sca#v. Ann· //'de, Katherine Cas//ex. 1/ariene .9//Hil'an. Authe/·inc She/·rv, Caroh M Ve/·/·en Li/id /·flissa 14,/an

Going Underground In November 2002. Central Norseman Gold Corporation

Limited poured its five millionth ounce of gold confirming the Norseman Goldfields status as one of the largest and most enduring gold producing centres in Alistralia. Norseman Gold also holds the record as Australia's

longest continually operating gold mine now in its 681]1 year doperation. The mine employs 245 people. and Kathleen Fagan '96 (pictured below) is one ofthem. We asked Kathleen to give us a run down. A trained Geologist, Kathleen lives iii Kalgoorlie and works in Norseman. about 200 kilometres South

of Kalgoorlie. Working with amining company, in exploration. Kathleen spends two weeks in Norseman and

Ingela lA C ·ar/hi· Com'/('.9

goes home to Kalgoorlic every second weekend. Her task

Franklin Phomgrapli·.

is to locate goId, map where it is and try to determine how much is there. Based on the findings of the exploration team, the company decides on the viability ofmining it. Prior to exploration work. Kathleen worked with a blast crew. laying out explosives and blasting areas to be

mined. Not for the faint hearted! She accepts that there are,ery few female colleagues in the mining industry - perhaps that Mandeville spirit enables her to cope iii any enwronment. We wish you well. Kathleen.

Angela McCarthy'93 1 completed a Bachelor ofArts degree at Melbourne University, majoring in Psychology and Politics and went on to do post graduate studies in Financial Markets and

Financial Planning. I worked as a Private Client Adviser with C redit Suisse First Boston (now Challenger Group) and also as a Financial Planner with Westpac Private Bank. I now have my own financial planning businesss, Marble Arch Wealth Solutions. www.marblearch.com.ati

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and am able to give advice under the licence of Glenhurst Corporation Pty Ltd. 1 am a member ofthe Securities Institute of Australia and have recently launched a program for women to uive them a basic knowledge of investment concepts. 1 still enjoy playing netball on a weekly basis with a team of old Mandeville and Sacre Coeur girls. have recently taken up quilting and have had another disappointing year barracking for the Magpies.

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