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that engage our students, challenging their minds, bodies and hearts. 2005 has been the Loreto Year of "Women". Throughout the year, all students from Years Prep12 have engaged with this theme through a conscious focus on significant women, pastand present: they have explored the lives of women of substance and women of purpose, women who have
made a difference. In many cases, these have been our own Lot-eto women of past years. As you enjoy this final Mandevillian for 2005, as you read about the achievements of our stucents,
and as you appreciate the range of activities and worthy projects in which they have been involved, I know that you will agree that these students also are exceptional Loreto women. As teachers we are blessed, for at Loreto Mandeville Hall, we see the extraordinary every day.
We pray togetherthatthe joys and blessings of the Christmas season reach all those in need within our community.
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Mary Ward "Twinning" Program
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t the Loreto Leadersh p Conference of 2004, we learned of the Loreto "Twinning" program that had been instigated underthe auspices of Mary Ward International. Thechallenge
for all Loreto schools was to make a commitment to broadening
the knowledge of staff and students of Loreto education in other countries, and continuing the work and the 400 year tradition of the ibvm.
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Loreto Mandeville Hall has been twinned with two schools in
5 - Sr Jacqueline (Al,mager) sho'w'ing I.ouise and Catherine the development
Mauritius. Our Senior School has been twinned with Loreto
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College, Quatre Borne, while our Junior School has been twinned
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with Loreto College, Curepipe. With these new found links, we took
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establishing lines of communication with these schools. Our aim was to visit the schools, while being immersed in Mauritian culture. We were able to have initial discussions with staff in both
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the schools and will maintain these links into the future with the
possibility of staff or student exchange and curriculum initiatives at
Photography, Lynne Beck and Sandra Editor, Amanda Apthorpe
LMH. It was certainly heartening that the Loreto Mauritius schools
Assistant Editor, Judy Broad
were as enthusiastic about consolidating these early links as we
Junior School, Catherine Sim
were.
In addition, we were privileged to visit two of the other Loreto schools; Loreto Rose Hill is the administrative centre of Lot-eto
Mandevillian
Mauritius, and Loreto Port Louis, that recently celebrated its 160
Loreto Mandeville Hall
years anniversary.
10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak, 3142 Phone 9823 8100 Fax 9823 8120
We are indeed fortunate to be part of a global Loreto network
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Sr Ruth Winship ibvm, a past Principal of our School and astrongand constant supporter of Lot-eto Mandeville Hall. Early in October this year Sr Ruth was honoured at Government House with a Victorian Senior
Achiever of the Year Award 2005. Sr Ruth received the following commendation in this citation which was read for her:
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Sister Ruth Winship has been a member of the Lot-eto Sisters for 66
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years. She has held significant leadership positions including Principal
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(Sydney) and Deputy Principal of St Mary's University College. In retirement, Sister Ruth was asked to set up a hostel for elderly
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Sisters of the Order which she then went on to manage. Now living atthe Cabrini nursing home in Ashwood, Sister Ruth continues caring for those in need, running book groups and the hostel shop, taking
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computer lessons and organising liturgies.
We are very proud of Sr Ruth and the entire School Community of Loreto Mandeville Hall shares in her joy at being recognised
for this Award. She is a most deserving and worthy recipient. Sr Ruth continues to be an active friend and mentor to many in outcommunity.
(Dr) Susan Stevens
With Thanks to Mrs Rose Doolan -
Deputy Principal-Director of Pastoral Care It is with sadness that we farewelled Mrs Rose Doolan from the staff,
mid-way through 2005. Due to ongoing health concerns, Mrs Doolan resigned from the School, and will be greatly missed. During her time at Loreto Mandeville Hall, Mrs Doolan led the pastoral care programs with energy and enthusiasm. Mrs Doolan's contribution to the School as a
member of the Leadership Team, a wonderful and dedicated teacher, a respected mentor to the students from Years 7-12, a listening ear, and an expert organizer for small details and broader matters concerning our students and their overall wellbeing, has been greatly appreciated. We thank Mrs Doolan for all that she has given to Loreto, and we wish her well as she continues to recover.
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First Communion
14:ick Row: Stephanie Pideock Georgia Wheeler 1<chece,i Hurle·v·\Vi.e Olivia \Vells
Catherine John 1.,tura Bennett 1 i.itinali Burn Fratices Ravid.1
Middle Row: Ms Louise PC\'ton
Dr Susan Steven. Katherine.b·ci.sati C.trinela Cosentin„ Lillian Mver
Cliristina Nelson Amy Vaugh.,11 Eliza Hfirrison I .ditra Cutroni lit·. (;craldine Lucie Mis. I.i'/ Blackie .
Front Row: Tess Whitford Elizabeth Bartonc
Natasha Robinson Brittany Arlove Fr De. Dwver Micaela De I.tlca Madeleine Tehan Brittanv Blatifelder
Imogen Jenkins
n Sunday 31 July, the Year 4 girls and their fathers celebrated a special Mass. It started at 9.00am in LMH's lovely Chapel of Christ the King. We greeted our celebrant, Father Malone, and Phoebe, from Year 4 Gold welcomed everyone and introduced the entrance hymn to begin Mass. It was a beautiful Mass and the singing was lovely. Our Communion Reflection was a slideshow presentation of our camp at Flinders. After Mass, we had breakfast in Caf& Mandeville. Breakfast included sausages, bacon, rolls, fresh fruit, orange juice and coffee. It was a f
great celebration and special time with our dads.
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Jessica Gribbin Madeleine (41irk Isabella Baker Isabel I lennessy Miss I,Pz Blackie
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Biddy & Michael's Wedding
Contact: Mrs Pat O'Halloran or Mrs Dot Peters 1.
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Tuesday 4 April
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Tuesday 16 May
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Tuesday 18 july
9.00am - 10.00am
Tuesday 15 August
9.00am - 10.00am
Wednesday 11 October
9.00am - 1 0.00am
Loreto Mandeville Hall
Open Mornings 2006: School Tours and Open Mornings are a great way to discover all that Loreto Mandeville Hall has to offer. School tours and Information
Mornings provide an opportunity for future parents and students to meet our Principal, Dr Susan Stevens, the Deputy Principals, teaching staff and current students of Loreto Mandeville Hall. You can also view the School facilities; hear about the wide range of curriculum choices as well as our excellent academic results and
our pastoral care programs.
To arrange an appointment at any other time, please To help prospective parents make an informed decision concerning
contact Mrs Anita McKinnon, Director of Admissions on 9823 8100 or contact the Admissions Office on 9823 8211
their daughter's education at Loreto Mandeville Hall, we warmly invite you to attend one of the following Open Mornings in the
or
Junior and Senior School during 2006.
email: admissions@lmh.vic.edu.au For further information about Loreto Mandeville Hall
please visit our website at: www.Imh.vic.edu.au
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School Office Bearers 2006
Congratulations:
School Councillors
Fenina Acance
SRC Team Leaders
Annabelle Crowe
Clare Condon
School Captain 2006:
Lucy Donovan
Georgette Scanlon (below left)
Isabelle Lane
Anthea Fell
School Vice Captain 2006:
Grainne Murray
I.ucy Donovan (below righo
Leanne Nguyen
Nicola Fuller
Eleanor Downie
Chloe Gardner
Caroline Power
Bridget Lester
Emily Richards
Tahlia Madden
Emma Roche
Jessica Minear
Carla Sano
Bridget Noonan
Laura Sullivan
Stephanie Sabatino Georgette Scanlon
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been awarded the YTU (Yarra Theological Union) award "for outstanding contribution to the life of YTU". This award was given in
acknowledgment of Damian s work organising choirs for the liturgies at YTU over the past six
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With thanks to our out-going Leaders
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for enemies. They also built their castles on hills, mountains and cliff tops so that enemies could be seen approaching from afar. Castles had many different rooms and many people with many jobs lived within their walls. There was no glass in the windows, so tapestries were woven to keep the castles warm. We loved learning about castles and learning about the technology used to build them. Year 3 students
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Loreto Toorak Historic iMansion Tour at Loreto
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See areas rarely opened to visitors and trace the architectural history of this magnificent building, with local heritage expert LM H Archivist Steve Stefan.
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Reading Rocks Day
n Monday 22 August Prep to Year 6 dressed up as Rock Stars to celebrate Book Week.Every student was able to show off her great costume. In Year 2 we made masks and a lolly bag. Year 5 made postcards. Later we went back to our classrooms and everyone was awarded a certificate and a treat.
We all had a fantastic day! Clea Bord-1.edie und Sarah Gribbin
An author tells us how .,
In August, author Mark Greenwood visited our School. He
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Mark's wife is the
illustrator of his books and many of his inspirations come from his daughter, Cody. Mari< shared his amazing life experiences and he showed us many photos that his books were based on. He used real Information to write his books,
but also made up a few things to give his stories a twist. We enjoyed listening to Mark Greenwood.
Year 5 visit the Police Academy During Term 3, Year 5 went to the Police Academy for the Police in Schools program. Senior Constable
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We then visited the shooting range. This was the highlight for all the girls. We were firstly shown a room where the guns are cleaned and repaired if broken. Then it was off to the observation room where the sergeant invited us to come inside the shooting range. He explained how an officer has to be able to shoot the cardboard figure from fifteen metres away.
Recently, a life-like village has been built, with two houses, a service station, one bank and a hotel. We also saw the training jails which have windows and no locks. The Police Academy was fun and I now understand
the hard training the police have to endure just to protect you and me. 1.mi/VAverv, Year.5
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Individual Differences
Morerecently,theBelIShakespeare
Company Make a Scene Competition has attracted the keen interest of
The Individual Differences Department has again aimed to represent the diverse interests and strengths of students at Loreto Mandeville Hall this year by offering a range of exciting activitiesandopportunities. Ithasbeen wonderful indeed tosee the girls embracing these opportunities with such enthusiasm. Tournament ofMinds
Year 9 students who studied Romeo
and ju/iet in English. The students
have been working on artwork that creatively represents a Jo·anne Stergiou, Year 9 entered the
Shakespearean phrase or saying
Make A Scene competition with this
in a modern way.
creative cake
The highlight of the Individual Differences calendar is certainly Tournament of Minds. This year, four LMH teams, two senior and two junior, entered the competition. The girls formed cross-
Young Rexearchers Program
year level teams and presented solutions to both a long-term and
During the ]uly holiday break, a number of students enrolled in
a spontaneous challenge at the Regional Final held at Swinburne
the Young Researchers Program. This program, offered through the
University of Technology. The teams chose their long-term problem
University of Melbourne, gives highly able students in Years 7-10 the
from one of three, Language and Literature, Social Sciences or Maths and Engineering. and had six weeks to develop a creative solution. By contrast, the spontaneous challenge allowed only a few minutes of
chance to delve deeply into an area of academic interest. The July
preparation time.
writing.
All the teams performed well in both challenges, but the most
Program included workshops on analytical chemistry, mathematical problem solving, classical and contemporary poetry and creative
Philosophy
rewarding aspect of the Tournament was witnessing the enthusiasm
As in previous years, a number of students in Years 7,8 and 9
and excitement of the girls as they formed friendships with girls in otheryearlevelsand developed teamworl<and communication skills. In
have had the opportunity to undertake Philosophy. Girls in Year
the Junior School, Imogen Jenkins, Annabel Jones, Charlotte Bowden,
thought, while Year 9 philosophers have been investigating the
Madeleine Tehan, Charlotte Russo, Siobhan Cooke and Eliza Sholly entered the Language Literature Challenge, 'Take a Haiku'. Stephanie
ideas of beauty and
Cassin, Kate McNamara, Bernadette Walsh, Laura Cutroni, Alice
Year 8 girls have been
Tovey, Amy Pereira and Olivia Wells entered the Maths Engineering
considering the concepts
7 have been exploring definitions of Philosophy and the nature of
rights and responsibility.
Challenge, 'Segments and Spans'. In the Senior School, Leah Marino
of happiness, change and
(Yr 10) and herteam, consistingof Claire Wong, Veronique Campion,
childhood. A feature of
Erin Ryan, Elizabeth Park, Clare Daly and Marissa Piazza, entered the
the Year 8 course is the
Social Sciences Challenge, 'Making a World of Difference'. Jennifer
concertina quote books
Taylor (Yr 10) and her team, consisting of Tess Chappell, jinghan Xia,
the girls make and in
Freya Timmer-Arends, Carly Gregg, Alice Bisits and Harriet Horsfall,
which they store quotes
entered the Maths Engineering Challenge, 'Segments and Spans'.
they find significant.
Year 8 Philosophy concertina quote books
Trivia Challenge Earlier in the year
Year 6 Maths Extension
a large number of girls
This year, Maths Extension students in Year 6 have had a Senior
in Years 7,8 and 9 took the
School teacher taking their weekly classes. They have worked
opportunity of
enthusiastically on a range of Investigative and problem solving tasks,
entering the Epilepsy
including their entry into the Australian Mathematics Challenge
Foundation of Victoria
earlier in the year. Recently, the girls have been studying the Game of
Trivia Challenge. In all,
Life, an activity designed to demonstrate cellular automation.
twenty-eight girls took part in the quiz and
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raised over $400 for
the Epilepsy Foundation in the process. Eight
Year 7 Epilepsy Trivi·a Challenge Finalibts
gir|s went on to take part in the recent online
final: Stephanie Chow, Nicola Stevenson, Amanda Chong-Halliday, Harriet Hot-sfall, Nicola Anglin, Claire Wong, Jinghan Xia and Mary Shuttleworth.
Competitions Students have also been encouraged to enter local and national poetry and writing competitions over the course of the year. The
Year 6 Maths
Taronga Foundation 2005 Poetry Prize attracted the interest of several
Extension
senior students, while the Australian Catholics Young Journalist Award 2005 generated articles from students across the Senior School.Students in Years 10,11 and 12werealsogiventheopportunity to enter the Corporate Social Responsibility Competition.
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History Challenge
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Over the part few years, the History Department has offered the students at LMH the opportunity to take part in the National History Challenge. The Challenge takes place through Terms 2 and 3 and provides
2:0-4,-,=, Sabrina Hoare, ClareJonesand Alel<sandra Lobaza (Year 10)
f,.d, have won the National Judging in their chosen category 'The History of Sport'.
an extended addition to the School's History program. This yean twenty four students from Years 7-10 tool< part in the Challenge, focusing on the theme 'Australians All'. Some of the topiCS researched were Australian
Sport, Australian Heritage, Mandatory Detention, the Great Ocean Road and Australian Cuisine. The process started at the end of Term 2 when we were asked to choose a topic that not only interested us, but
The girls flew to Canberra for a ceremony on the 30 November to be presented with their award by the Hon.
Dr Brendan Nelson MP for Education, Science and Training. The ceremony was held at Parliament House in Canberra.
challenged us as well. Over the holiday period, we were then sent to research and develop our own ideas on our chosen topic and respond
to it as a museum display, essay, website or a video. On 14 August, all the participants attended the regional judging held at Southwood Boys' Grammar School in Ringwood. Different panels of judges listened to our presentations and asked many relevant questions. In the end, five teams
progressed through to the State judging which was held on 28 August. Again different panels of judges looked and asked questions about the presentations. From there, three LMH teams progressed to the National Finals. Congratulations to all the girls who tool< part in the Challenge. This has been a fantastic experience to be a part of, but we could not have had the enormous success that we have had without the wonderful help of both Mr Frigo and Mrs Ryan who have been there for all the students throughout the competition. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support and help over the past two terms, and we eagerly await next year's competition. 'Ilie Wiimer. L-R: Sal,rin:i Hoare, Clare lones and
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Aleks:indra Lobaza Year 10
glass architecture, to the pristine grass lawns
and despite our attempt to eavesdrop on
thatsurrounded the top security of America's
Senator Barnaby Joyce, we still did not learn
embassy.
whether he would follow his party line and vote for Telstra!
Next stop was, to the excitement of the Legal Studies girls. a tour of the High Court.
Year 12 Politics students in the heart of Canberra
To Canberra
Thegrand atmosphere was almost intimidating and filled the budding lawyers amongst us with
Feeling quite satisfied, incredibly tired and
ambition. The high ceilings left us feeling small
ready to go home, we headed for the airport.
as we stood in the same room where our
Our trip to the nation's Capital was
Constitution has been interpreted in cases
fantastic, something we will never forget, and
such as Mabo and the Franklin Dam; decisions
a beneficial way to see our studies in practice.
that altered the division of powers between
Thanl< you to Ms McCarty and Ms Paull for
the State and Commonwealth governments.
giving us this opportunity.
Parliament House was the next stop, the
Question Time in both the House of
and two teachers flew very bright
Representatives and the Senate, where we saw
and early, to Canberra. Filled with
parliamentary theatre up close. We attended
anticipation, the girls were preparing to
afternoon tea with Senate President Paul
impress MPs with questions about Telstra,
Calvert, Senator Rod Kemp and Treasurer
VSU and Industrial Relations.
and local MP for Higgins, Peter Costello.
girls in blue proceeded to the National War Memorial. It was here that we paid tribute to history's events and Australia's role in war times. The tomb of the Unknown Soldier was
a moving highlight.
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highlight of our journey! Here we attended
n 18 August, nineteen Loreto girls
When we arrived in chilly Canberra the
Late in the afternoon we went to the
suburb of Manul<a for a quick bite to eat.
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President Calvert proved to be a favourite with our group. We were luci<y enough to be given a personal tour of his chambers and display of his treasures given to him from esteemed international political leaders. Whilst roaming the corridors of
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Parliament House, we bumped into; Amanda
A trip around the world was to come; of course this meant a glance at all the foreign embassies. We saw them all: from Sweden's
Vanstone, Barnaby joyce, Brendan Nelson
With Senator Paul Calvert, the President of the
and Bob Brown. A photo opportunity with
Senate. I.-R: Sarah Pound, Catharine Georgiou,
Senator Bob Brown was a thrill for all of us
Is·abella Jabara, Julia Hall and Chloe Parker
Wbat's in a name? Many years ago, it wasthe Senior Library which provided curriculum
support services to the Senior School. Essentially, it was a book-based
: service with a non-fiction collection numbering about 25,000 books. This was supplemented by journals and audio-visual items. The Teacher Librarians provided support to teachers and their classes by assisting
them in the use of such resources, producing pathfinders (resource
guides) and maintaining a vertical file of newspaper clippings. The arrival of the Internet soon changed this focus. The Senior
Library had the School's first connection to the Internet with a single U computer housed in the workroom. With the advent of increasing 1
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numbers of online resources, the focus moved away from books to some extent. The information was now at the hub of the services
- provided. Thus, the Senior Library became the Information Services Centre and remained so for approximately seven years.
In more recent times, the School has moved to a largely online
curriculum and the Information Services staff have undertaken an enormous amountof work in providingacohesive link toall appropriate electronic and online resoui-ces through a section of the school intranet. This became known as Learning Resources. Students are able toaccess online databases, encyclopedias. tips on notetaking. copyrightand plagiarism to name buta few both atschool and from home. The work on updating and Improving these resources is done in collaboration with the various subject faculties and is ongoing. As the work done bythe Teacher Librarians moved in the direction of proactivelysupporting learning within the School Community, it was felt that this Learning Resources nomenclature more accurately described the service provided and the place of that service within the school. For this reason, the Information Services Centre has now become the Learning Resources Centre. The Learning Resources Centre and its Teacher Librarians will continue to work with teachers and students to provide them with the best possible learning opportunities. New resources and technologies will continue to be incorporated into our services in order to keep up with the every changing information needs of the 21'·L century. We look forward to meeting the challenges of the future. (714,·.9 Rosemal-v Abbrjtt Director of l,em-ning Resoun·is
Le Petit Cbaperon Rouge et Les Trois Petits Cocbons
A
t the end of Term 3 we had two wonderful performances
in French language. The first one was during Feast Day when Year 4 performed Le Petit Chaperon Rouge (The
performi one was thneglast'LThures TroisdaysofPetithe ttesrmCochons' with 3 Gold(The and 3 Three Blue Little Pigs) in
Little Red Riding Hood) in front of the Junior School. The second % 6¥4
front of Prep, Year I and Year 2.
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Literary BreakGst Renowned author and playwright Joanna Murray-Smith was an entertaining and inspiring guest
1 speaker at the annual Literary ·1 f '
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Waterford t
n Term 3, staff from St Kevin's, Sacre Coeur and Loreto Mandevil e Hall
organised and implemented a Collaborative Program with the theme "What
About Us - Adolescents in the 21 St Century" for their Year 9 students. The
program was designed using the Victorian Essential Learning Standards as a guide. Lot-eto Mandeville Hall students worked with half of the St Kevin's students. They selected atopic of intel-estand participated in athree session program. Some of the topics included; Too Close to Home, Have Your Say, Teenage Survival Kit, Making
Sense in the 21st Century, Big Bang, Citius/Altius/Fortius, Say What You Want Be Who You Are, Consumerism, and Media Documentary.
The program was very successful and enabled students from St Kevin's and Loreto
Mandeville Hall to interact, share ideas and discuss what are pertinent issues to adolescents of today.
I would like to acknowledge the hard work and enthusiasm shown by all staff involved in the program. A particular thanks needs to be extended to Michael Petrie Cfear 9 Coordinator, St Kevin's) and Mary Petrie (VCE Coordinator, Sacre
Coeur). Their ideas, passion and expertise produced a wonderful program for the students of all three schools.
(Wsj 11'endr Rickarbr, l'car 9 Cow·dinator Uj
Year 7 and 8 Debating Season
-his debating season has been an exciting and prosperous one for the Years 7 and 8. As junior debaters, this new experience has been a
chance to extend our minds and our argumentative skills, while making
new friends and having a lot of fun.
The Year 7s had their first taste of debating this year, competing against many other schools at Trinity Grammar on Monday nights. The girls came to these events eager and prepared with fresh white ribbons, neat hair and massive grins in anticipation of the debate ahead of them. The talent shown in these
debates was outstanding, with the Year 7s presenting clear, organised and well prepared points that won them many of their debates. The Year 8s also continued to show their enthusiasm in debating by attending both the junior debating at Trinity with the Year 7s, as well as extending
themselves to participate in the Year 9 debating at Scotch College. Again, they showed they were up to the challenge and produced exceptional debating skills; even if now and ther their debate had been prepared two nights before.
Overall, it was another enjoyable and exciting debating season for this new Ihe Inter I louse Debating trophies are accepted bv
generation of Lot-eto debaters. Eve l.illas and habelli Aloore, Year 8
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Year 7 Record Night
n june, Lot-eto Mandevil e Hall hosted the Year 7 Record Night for 2005 in Cafd Mandevil e. The theme was "Inspirational Women: Past and Present." Every girl dressed as a woman she admired or thought was inspirational. There were prizes for best dressed and the winner was Harriet Horsfall who was dressed as Dr Stevens! (see below right). The runners-up were Wonderwoman (Bridgette Gorman) and
Shirley Temple (Camilla Ratliff). The Record Night was the Year 7s major fundraising activity for the year and we
raised $640 for the Loreto Outreach in Zambia. ...... --3 All the girls went to a lot of effort to dress up for the occasion. A Dj joined us and played some great music which
made it a very fun night. We danced until our feet were sore and many of us wore high heels which lit ered the
fl oor.
We all left feeling tired but exhilarated. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the night and thought that it was one to be remembered! .
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Stephen Leek visits Loreto Mandeville Hall on July 24, members of the Year 7 and 8 Choir and students of Year 9 Music Elective had a treat in store when Stephen Leek presented a workshop for them. Stephen, a well known choral composer and musical director of the Australian Voices, in his usual energetic way, gave the girls a wonderful physical and vocal warm-up. There were exercises for breathing, posture, tone and focus. There was much laughter and a glorious mix of sounds - some quite comical, but all with the aim of producing a musical sound. "I expected to be worked to the bone and mildly bored but this workshop proved to be a fun and amusing session which provided clear benefits by the bucket full". (Elizabeth Poppins, Year 8). "It was a great experience. Stephen Leek did some new vocal exercises which we haven't done before. He focused mainly on sound and vowel alignment" (Georgie Toohey, Year 8). (Mrs) Diane Draper Condui·tor forYea,·788 Cboii·
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Congratulations to Stephanie Chow (Year 7) and Stephanie Ha Cfear residents. Sister Ruth The LM11 musicians with IO) who both gained their Associate of Music Performance Diploma Winship ibvm, who Sister Ruth Winship ibum (left) and during Term 4. This is an exceptional achievement for both girls, and organised the visit Mrs Mary Wright we thank their teacher, Mrs Lyn Dernelley for her wonderful work for us, was delighted preparing the girls for this examination.
to have Loreto girls
Stephanie Ha (at left) has been performing for the afternoon. Thank you to Stephanie Chow and
learning the Piano for eleven Olivia Coburn (Year 7), and Stephanie John, Theresa Nguyen and years. She also plays Violin and is a Julia Walker (Year 8). member of the Lot-eto Symphony Orchestra and Mandeville String
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Orchestra. Speaking of her ' teachershe says "... since starting with Mrs Dernelley in Year 6 at Loreto, music has been an unfolding journey expanding from plain exam pieces, to include greater variety and different piano repertoire. Coming into the Senior School, she gave me the chance to experience quartets, duets and two piano works. 1 would like to thank Mrs Dernelley for the effort she put into me and her unwavering support throughout this year." Stephanie Chow (at right) has been playing the Piano for seven years. She also learns the
Cello and is currentlya memberof the St Cecilia's Stringsand the Loreto Symphony Orchestra. She said "... doing my AMusA has been the greatest challenge in my life so far with the last few months extremely difficult, especially when trying not to lose focus. The whole year has been an experience that has extended my own boundaries." The School greatly values both girls musical contributions to School life and is very proud of their achievements.
Clibs) liary OD,-ts,·roll Director of Musil U-1
The stunning success of our Glorious Music Festival at the end of Term 2 was certainly a testament to the high quality of music
that is explored within the School. Vivaldi's G/oria was both
the inspiration and the theme for this year's festival. On the night it was sung, played and conducted with excitement, as we celebrated
the glorious joy that music brings to our lives. From the beginning of the concert, with our Junior School students singing songs from 'The Sound of Music', our Loreto musicians in bands, choirs and orchestras
left the wonderfully appreciative audience impressed and fulfilled. Works performed included Rumanion Folk Dances by Bartok, And So /t
Goes by Billy Joel, Sabre Dance by Khachaturian and Hungarian Dance No 6 by Brahms. It was a beautiful evening, reflective of the high standard
of music here at Loreto. Many thanks go to all the music staff, and to our devoted Director of Music, Miss Mary O'Driscoll. Madeleine Stevens, School Music Captain
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and weekend rehearsals in the spacious,
every aspect of Drama and Theatre. The
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soundproofed rooms. The students involved
girls are challenged to develop their skills
in the annual School Musical and Spring Play
and knowledge in the areas of performance,
have been delighted with the space and
The new Basement Drama Centre,
which was opened in Term 3 2005, is certainly is a wonderful teaching space
with immense character and atmosphere; a perfect place for the students to learn and allow their imaginations and creativity to flourish.
stagecraft, theatre history and production
have given it their stamp of approval. High
criticism and analysis.
commendation indeed from our strongest
If you were here during timetabled classes you could travel from one Drama classroom
The Basement will be a much needed
to another and see a range of activities. You
and welcome addition to our other much
may observe a focused discussion about a
loved performance venue/ teaching space,
Play seen recently by the Yr I Is, or listen
Mandeville Hall.
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The Drama staff and students (current and future) are indeed fortunate to have such a
marvellous facility. We owe a great debt of gratitude to the people connected to Loreto, who have worked so hard to make this
wonderful development possible.
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complete transformation and new life has
consult with senior students and the
been breathed back into the space.
younger girls utilise the spaces to
If you explored The Basement, you would see evidence of the diversity and richness of
prepare for their Junior Interhouse Drama Competition.
the Drama program offered here at Loreto
The Basement is also alive with
Mandeville Hall. There is a comprehensive
activity during out of school hours.
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Stars in your eyes On Tuesday 23 August, the Echelon Theatre Company came to Loreto Mandeville Hall to present the play "Stars in Your
Eyes". It was a very exciting play about a boy who wanted to audition for the school band. One day, when he was about to go to school, he suddenly lost his song and then found himself in the lost and found room. Coral Clutter gave him some books to read to find his idea. These books included, Are We There Yet?, Lizzie Nonsense, The Boy, The Bear, The Barron and The Bard
and much more! The boy meet some new people and had some amazing adventures in each book. And in the end his song was ' always in his heart!
We thought the performance was very funny, and interesting, and we wouldn't mind seeing another Echelon Theatre company performance again next year! 4,/ £
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e value our dramatic collaboration with Xavier. The students and staff gain an enormous amount from working together with the staff from both schools. It is always an enriching experience to work together towards a mutual artistic goal. This year provided another fantastic production opportunity for our girls and the Xavier boys. Cosi, an acclaimed Australian play by Louis Nowra,
was directed by Mr Tony Corn Tony was ably assisted by Mr- Chris Fosdick and Mr Nathaniel Kiwi. (Aln) Robyn kay. 1 lead oj-Dr
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diences were transported back to the Nineteen Twenties when the nnual Loreto/ St Kevin's College Musical took to the stage at The Ruby Tout Theatre (St Kevin's) for the production of The Boyfriend by Sandy Wilson. The large combined cast acted, danced and sang their way through this
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Toohey, Marnie Dunn and Sarah Clemens fortheir individual routines which gained medals in the IGS competition. Two of the teams also received medals for their performances,
-he trend that was started in the first half of the year continued
this semester, with increasing numbers of girls participating in
Despite the poor weather on the training weekends, the Ski team
most activities on the sports calendar. It is pleasing to see so
performed well in the Interschool Championships at Mt Buller in
manygirlsgetting involved in regularphysical activityand representing
the last week of August. A real improvement in the skiers' technique
the school in such a positive manner.
and style occurred over the season and the ski staff were pleased with the commitment and positive attitudes of the girls. Special congratulations to Alicia Simonds, Atlanta Mutimer and the Division
There have been two skill development clinics this semester
2 snowboard team for their excellent performances.
with Open Athletics being held at Duncan McKinnon in July and Junior Basketball being held in October. These sessions allow the development of skills and fitness and also allow the coaches to begin
The Fathers' Day Fun Run was held on a beautiful spring day which
the selection process for the season ahead.
unfortunately coincided with several sport finals, resulting in a low turnout. The event will be held in early April next year so the Friends of Sport will be encouraging you to bring family members
The GSV sports of Term 3 included Badminton, Soccer and
to participate ill a |ove|y socia| activity then. We're hoping the
Volleyball. Badminton was a little disadvantaged by the low number
Commonwealth Games will inspire some exciting performances!
of players; however, the girls played well in their matches against
more experienced teams and enjoyed the season. New players in all age divisions are encouraged to join badminton next year. The Senior
team was placed 3,d, the Intermediates 5th and Juniors 62#'. Soccer was a sport which had an explosion of players, with extra training
Term 4 sees new GSV seasons starting. LMH fielded several Basketball teams including one senior, three intermediate and six junior teams; Cricket has a senior and a junior team; and Water Polo has two
venues needing to be booked to accommodate three full teams of
teams. The final placings will be forwarded at the conclusion of the
junior players! The Senior team did extremely well throughout the
season. In the meantime, the weekly sport results are now being
season, narrowly missing making it to the finals and placing 2'id, while
posted on the school website for your information.
the Intermediate teams were both 5th and the Juniors were 6th and
4rh. The basic skills continued to develop in volleyball, with increasing numbers ofjuniors playing, and many Intermediate players competing in both their division as well as filling positions in the depleted Senior team. The Seniors finished 3'd, the Intermediate A team equal 2nd, the Intermediate B team 4th, the Junior A team was sixth and the Junior B team 5th.
I look forward to continuing to encourage the vast majority of Loreto girls who choose to participate in sport and who enjoy being physically active whilst in a team environment. My thanks go to all of these participants for their energy and enthusiasm, and also to all of the coaches for their time, expertise and commitment to the development of skilled performance.
Term 3 was also very busy with Aerobics, Athletics, Gymnastics and Skiing.
£Mrs Sus,inne Line, Dirmor of Sport
Three teams and two individuals from Loreto were selected to
compete in Sydney at the National Aerobics Championships in September. After placing 2nd in the State Championships, the Year 10 'Starburst' trio went on to place 3'd in their division, while the
Commonwealth Games Flag
veteran Year 12 'Sassa Bomba' trio won gold at the Victorians and
placed 2'id in their division at the National Championships. The Pocket Rockets placed 4th and a special mention goes to Cassie Oaten who came 2nd in Victoria and placed 5'h at the National Championships in the Senior Individual Female category.
Athletics results included a fourth overall placing in the Preliminary Track and Field Carnival A, followed by a repeat 4'11 placing in the Division 2 Championships Carnival, 14 LMH girls were selected to
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compete in the Finals and particularcongratulations go to Clare Daly, Megan Lane, Siana Madden, Stephanie Maynes and Lillian Romano
for becoming medal winners. We also entered a number of teams into the Athletics Victoria Track Relays which saw many strong team efforts but no finals placings. r, 1.,i,U,
There were several excellent performances in Gymnastics competitions. Particular congratulations go to Megan Lane, Siobhan
Lane, Anna O'Callaghan, Stephanie Trikilis, Clare Daly, Georgie
Robert Doyle, Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party and Member for 11.ilvern, presented LAI 1 1 with our Commonwealth Games Flag.
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Interhouse Round Robin Results 2005 Mornane
Barry Seven
Eight
18
Nine
Ten
28
24
19
Totals
Ward
Mulhall 18
14
20
18
29
19
20
18
22
18
28
19
89
75
79
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Results 1st
2nd
3rd
Seven
Barry
Ward
Mornane
Eight
Mulhall
Ward
Barry / Mornane
Nine
Barry
Ward
Mornane
Ten
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Mulhall Mulhall
Overall Placings Ward
3[d Mulhall
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Interhouse Swimming and Diving Carnival
Age Group Medallions Year 7 Olivia Purdue/Lauren McNamara Mulhall/Mornane
Records set at the Carnival 100m Freestyle Maria Mowbray
Year 8 julia Sweeney Mornane 50m Freestyle Madeleine Tostevin Year 9 Madeleine Tostevin Ward
50m Breaststoke Sally Hartmanis Yea 10 Annabel Suffren Ward
50m Backstroke (Year 10) Annabel Suffren Year 11 Charlotte Chalmers Ward
Champion Open Swimmer - The Adele Holyrood Award
50m Backstroke (Year 9) Emily Higgins 50m Butterfly Madeleine Tostevin
Madeleine Tostevin Ward
Butterfly Champion - The Rowena Francis-Keen Trophy Madeleine Tostevin Ward
]-st Place Ward
Breaststroke Champion - the Katherine Francis Trophy
2nd Place Barry
Sally Hartmanis Barry
3d Place Mornane
Backstroke Champion - The Prue Francis Trophy
411 Place Mulhall
Annabel Suffren Ward
Freestyle Champion - LMH Aquatic Club Trophy Madeleine Tostevin Ward
Champion Diver - Eunice Bird Cup Brooke Wheler Mulhall
House Spirit Cup Mornane
Aerobics
Thanks to the hard work of the girls and our tireless, energetic and supportive coaches Kerryn Cormick, Eleanor Bunn and the
t's been another successful year in 2005 with 45 students from
senior leaders, we can boast State and National level success. Their
Years 4 to 12 in the Sport Aerobics Competition Squad. The girls
enthusiasm will inspire the squad to further success and maybe even
competed in six events from March to September, and two in
a World Champion in the years to come!
November.
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There were 60 enrolments in the Recreation Aerobics Club with
students from Years 3 to 9 working out once a week on their
AER®MAT
coordination, strength and general cardiovascular fitness. The Recreation Club has had a fulfilling year completing the Aerobics Routine - Car Wash and their own choreographed routines, performing once a term for family and friends.
The wonderful results achievedatnumerouscompetitionsthroughout theyear were a combination of hard work, dedication, early mot-nings and long hours of practice.
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AEROSkools Championships
At the AEROskools State competition the results included: The Pocl<et Rockets Team (Chiara Ardi, Eliza Quinert, Tess
McPherson and Bridgette Gorman - Year 7) placed I" and went on to the Australian championships to place 3'd,
The Shootin Stars Team (Lucy Adamson, Eugenie Prior and Alex Fitzgerald - Year 8) won the State Title and came 5th in Australia.
The Babalishous Team (Rejane Filipini, Isabella lafrate, Sophie Tostevin, Carla Ardi and Jacque Smith - Year 4) placed 3rd.
The Viva Team (Julia Walker, Ellie Gribbin, Alex Cowen and Stephanie John - Year 8) placed 4th.
Tlie Pocket Rockets Team (Tess XIc Pherson, Bridgette Gorman, Eliza 41 inert and Chi,1,-a Ardi at front)
Athletics
The Starlets team (Lea Troiana, Bridgete lannidus, Breanna Cilia and Charleotte Bowden - Year 6) placed 5th.
Term 3 has been extremely busy with all of the Athleticscommitments,
which began with the skills clinic, then two PB Meets held at Duncan McKinnon.
The Vanity Team (Nicola Anglin. Amelia Harrison, Veronique Campion and Tess Chappell - Year 8) placed 6th.
The GSV Preliminary Track and Field Carnival A at Olympic Park saw LMH placed 4'h on 752 points, with the juniors coming 4% the Intermediates 611 and the Seniors 68.
Sport Aerobics Championships Three teams and two individuals from Loreto were selected for
the Victorian state team, and travelled to compete at the Olympic
This entered us into the Division 2 Championships Carnival in which
we placed 4th overall on 810 points, with the Juniors coming 2"d, the Intermediates 6th and the Seniors 5[h.
Village in Sydney at the National Gymnastics Championships in
September. After placing 2nd in the State Championships, the Year 10
From these Carnivals, 14 LMH girls were selected to compete in
trio "Starburst" (Sarah Adamson, Prudence Maynes and Stephanie
the Finals, which acknowledge the top 8 performers in each event,
Rizzardi) then went on to place 3' d in their division, while the veteran
from all 24 GSV schools which competed in each carnival. Particular
Year 12 trio team 'Sassa Bomba' (Jenna Flack, julia Pashula and Alix
congratulations go to the medal recipients: Clare Daly - 2nd in Long
Smith) won gold at the Victorians and placed 2nd in their division at
Jump and 2nd in Triple Jump; Megan Lane - 2nd in Hurdles; Siana
the National Championships.
Madden - 2d in Shotput; Stephanie Maynes - 2'd in Hurdles; and Lillian
Cassie Oaten came 2nd in Victoria and placed 5£11 at the National Championships in the Senior Individual Female category and the
Romano - 2nd in Long Jump.
The Athletics Victoria Track Relays were held over two evenings at
Pocket Rockets placed 4th. Congratulations to coach Eleanor Bunn
Olympic Park, into which LMH entered 18 teams of four sprinters.
who also won an individualgold medal atthe Victorian Championships
Tuesday evening saw very windy and difficult conditions, but
in the Elite Female Division and came 4'1' in Australia.
fortunately Thursday was calmer weather! Although no teams went
through to the Finals, there were many strong team performances from our girls.
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Some of the LMH girls did very well in an extremely competitive field, with special mention going to Alicia Simonds who came 32/230 in the Division 2 Alpine GS, and Atlanta Mutimer who was placed in the top 14 out of over 50 competitors in both the Division 3 Boarder Cross and Snowboard GS. There were also some very pleasing team results with the Division 2 snowboarders just missing out on the Nationals
after finishing 8'11 in the Boarder cross and P in the Snowboarding GS. Only the top six teams are invited to compete in the Nationals each yeai-.
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Gymnastics
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There were several excellent performances and placings in the Gymnastics competitions this year. We had the largest entry of 54
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girls in the IGS and achieved the following results: Megan Lane 2nd overall in Division Al and P in her vault;
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O'Callaghan Pt overall in C division; Stephanie Trikilis P in C division vault: Team I consisting of Hayley Crigan, Imogene Quinert, Carly Gregg, Rebecca Fleming and Alexa Madden 2'id
in their C session:
1.-R: Natasha Simonds, Stephanie Pirrie, Sarah Dalton, Olivia Dalton, Alicia Simonds, Sophie Griffiths, D.iniella Stutt
Team I consisting of Clare Daly, Georgie Toohey, Bridget Corcoran, Stephanie Gorman and Stephanie McDonald 2nd in their D session;
Clare Daly 3rd overall in Dj division with 2nd on vault and 3rd on bars; Georgie Toohey P on vault with a perfect 10.00: Marnie Dunn I" overall in DS division with Ist on vault and Ist on bars; and Sarah Clemens 2nd on bars in DS division.
Fathers' Day Fun Run
There were also some excellent performances in the APS Gymnastics
Despite the beautiful spring weatner, the turnout was quite low
Competition by Hayley Crigan, Rebecca Fleming, Imogene Quinert
this year which was disappointing for the members of the Friends
and Georgie Toohey.
of Sport. However, the walkers, joggers, chatters and skippers who did participate enjoyed the exercise, company and beautiful platters of fruit. An alternative date will be arranged for next yean so keep your eyes out for that event and join uS at the Tan for a wonderful
Skiing
energetic start to the day!
A wonderful 2005 Interschools season with 27 students participating from Year 2 to Year 12, culminated in the Championships at Mt Buller in the last week of August. The soaking rain of the Sunday was soon forgotten as the sun made its appearance on Monday and blessed us
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with five days of fantastic weather. It was certainly a change from the two training weekends where we had trouble seeing our hands in front of our faces at times and certainly had difficulty seeing the ski runs on which we were training.
Mr Schmidt would like to congratulate all of the girls on their efforts and results this year. As mentioned earlier, the training weekends were not held in the most favourable conditions, but the staff were
very really pleased with the attitude of all of thegirls and their ability to make the most of the time together on the snow. There was a real improvement in the skiers' technique and style over the season. A special thank you to the Senior leaders Sarah Dalton (c) and Steph Pirrie (vc) for all of their help and to the junior co-leaders Matilda Parolini and Breana Cilia who made sure that the younger members were aware of what was happening with the team.
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Interhouse Gymnastics Competition ?h
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SENIOR
1st - Ward
Ist - Mornane
2nd - Mulhall
2nd- Mulhall
3rd - Mornane
3rd- Ward
4th - Barry
4tli - Barry
OPEN
OVERALL PLACINGS
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Ist - Mornane
2nd- Ward
2nd- Ward
3rd - Barry
3rd - Barry
4th - Mulhall
4th - Mulliall
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vet- eighty girls participated in sessions in the pool at school and in boats on the Yarra River throughout the Learn to Row and Development Programs in Term 3. The girls
managed the cold conditions very well and made significant progress with their rowing technique. By the end of the term we had crews demonstrating the fundamentals of rowing - timing and technical proficiency! Congratulations to all Year 8 rowers on their efforts during the term. A commitment to sport and great team spit it was displayed by all.
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The Fabulous
weretwo deep! Crews had been "assessed"andgraded intocategories
(Fifth) "Foot
the increasing numbers of crews who have had previous experience
of the River"
beforehand so they rowed against crews of a similar standard. With
(either at school or in previous "Foots"), the committee have sought to create enough opportunities for everybody to be a winner!
2005 The competition was fast and furious although it has to be said that
-he famous Foot of the River was held for the fifth time
on 29 May on a grey day
on the Yarra. Many in the Loreto/
the standard was variable at times. 600 metres can be longer than it looks! Nevertheless, there was a lot of laughter (not just from the bank) and lots of adults remembered what it was like to have fun for a day.
Lauriston community will already know of its charms and recognize the logo when they see it on Teeshirts in gyms and on fun runs around Melbourne.
At the spit roast lunch on the bank afterwards, medals were awarded for best crews but also a Five Foot medal was struck for those hardy souls who had entered every year since the event began.
The Foot of the River is a joint fund-raising venture between Loreto Mandeville Hall and Lauriston Girls' School. It is the parents'
opportunity to discover for themselves the joys of this frustrating but wonderful sport.
In 2006, there will be a 200+ category for crews whose combined age is over 200 years with each individual member being over 50
years. Corporate crews are very welcome. In fact, anyone at all is eligible to row; they do not need to have a connection to either As always, thefii-sttentacles of interest wentoutduringthe children's
school.
rowing season which, as these parents now know, is merely a precursor to The Main Event, which is their own rowing season. After the Foot this year, many rowers expressed enthusiasm to do it all again. The time to start preparing is NOW! Get fit with your
Having acclimatized to early mornings in jeffries Parade, the parents learned of the beauty of the Yarra as the city awakes around it. Many
children! Drop them off at the river and do the Tan, walk the dog,
renew that gym membership. And when the school rowing season is
dropped off children and then tool< the opportunity to walk or run
over, it will be YOUR TURN TO SHINE! Don't let the kids have all
"The Tan", gradually getting themselves fitter for the coming season.
the fun.
The "Foot" season started in late April with crews being formed in small pockets of apprehension around the suburbs. "Should I do it?" "Will I be fit enough?" "But I've never even held an oar!" All perfectly natural reactions, and exactly what the committee wanted. The Foot of the River 2006 regatta (the Sensational Sixth!) is on Sunday 28 May, with the Cocktail party on Friday 21 April. FOTR
This is a regatta for novices, for those for whom the closest they have
brochures are available on line now and will be distributed in hard
come to rowing is cheering from the bank at Carrum. In four weeks,
copy on a riverbank near you SOON. Contact your school rowing
they go from being shivering masses of insecurity to lean, mean racing
head or email regrant@deloitte.com.au.
machines (more or less!)
The Foot season began at the now traditional cocl<tail party at
Melbourne Rowing Club rooms. They streamed upstairs, faces alight, ready to check out their opposition, collect their Tee-shirt and hear the words of wisdom from those who had gone before them. This year, the highlight of the night was the auction of a brand new state-of-the-art Concept 11 rowing ergometer from Sykes rowing in Geelong. Bidding was fastand furious and the winningbiddersecured for himself a training step ahead. -
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The next morning saw the official start of training. Crews assembled
on the banks, ready to be shown the finer points of slides, riggers and oars. In the Foot, each crew is assigned a cox(swain), a coach
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is often a frustrating experience but soon they are old hands and can be seen casually discussing blade depth and control on the slide as if they'd been doing it all their lives.
Regatta Day, Sunday 29 May 2005, dawned grey and wintry but the enthusiastic crowds lined the banks of the Yarra. In some places they
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Gareth Evans, now Director of the International Crisis Group, gave one of the most incisive speeches, receiving a standing ovation.
The milling, colourful crowds, the busyness of the UN and all that talk could not, however, deafen US to the cries of pain coming from
across the globe - HIV/AIDS orphans, 12000 abducted children from Northern Uganda, rape in Darfur and the ceaseless and largely
unnoticed decimation of the people in the Democratic Republic of
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Congo. Would that our political leaders could have heard those anguished voices and committed themselves to halving poverty by
2015. Kofi Annan said this is your house and we came to the house of the UN so that we might better understand the complexities, the injustices and the achievements of the family of nations. The closing address was given by the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner,
Shirin Ebadi from Tehran. Her final words to us: significant human endeavours often begin with o dream. We re-grouped back at St Hilda's to begin our dream for an IBVM/ RSCJ network, communicating and collaborating on issues of justice, peace and the integrity of creation.
Justice, Peace and the
Integrity of Creation New York Style
For the next few days, despite cramped and very hot conditions, Colum and Brogan, led us through a
very
challenging but utterly
practical process. We worked together to formulate a common vision, identified the supports and resources needed, established a plan of action and finally wrote out a contract. Each morning Colum and Brogan presented our ideas made sense of and written up. Now
we await Colum's promised report where we see, in black and white, what we promised to do.
We gathered, sixteen IBVMs and six RSCJs from Australia, Canada, East Africa, England, India, Ireland, japan, Mauritius, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Spain and USA, in New York on 5 September to begin the many discussions, debates and processes around the UN and issues of justice, peace and the integrity of creation.
It wasn't all work - dinners were had in the multitude of ethnic
restaurants along our part of Broadway, coffees drunk in outdoor cafes, walks along the river and excursions to galleries, Times Square and to Ground Zero on September I Ith. At the UN reception, overlooking the Hudson River and the soaring city skyline, the
The residence for some and the meeting place for all was St Hilda's, a retreat house, in the immediate neighbourhood of Columbia University, run by a monastic order of Episcopalian sisters - much ringingof bells, chantingof office, silentbreal<fasts butoverwhelmingly warm hospitality and a genuine interest in all of our activities.
We queued for hours to be photographed, registered and tagged before we could take part in the Non Government Conference at the UN. Entitled, Our Challenge: Voices for Peace, Partnerships and Renewal,
the conference focussed on the contribution of civil society to the UN, the future of the UN and the Millennium Development Goals.
Taking part in a UN meeting requires a certain resilience, as chere is nothing but talking for hours at a time. For the three days there were
panels of experts, workshops and round table discussions to which Margaret Sewe (Kenya) and Pat Murray (Ireland/Italy) contributed.
ordinary and the celebrated drank the wine of nations, sharing food
and conversation. Wangari Maathai and Mary Robinson spoke in the nearby Riverside Church and some of us took partin a demonstration to "Wake Up" our slumbering political leaders. On a memorable
night we gathered at 80,1, Street, with all the RSC's from New York, for mass and dinner.
On the final day, gifts from many cultures were shared. Now begins
the hard part, making the dream and the experience a reality in our lives and the life of our provinces. Libby Rogerson ibum
loreto niancleville hall 2005
2005 - A great
,
car s wor
k by the
Parents ssociation!
rincipal Dr Susan Stevens was delighted to accept a cheque for $40,000
from Parents Association President Denis O'Hara at the November
meeting. Those at the meeting, in consultation with Dr Stevens, decided
to contribute the funds toward the purchase of a grand piano for the Patricia Schaefer Centre. The availability of agrand piano will enrich the whole School use of the centre at assemblies, open days and performances.
Brianna Travers
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t Brianna Travers, who has been dancing for eight years, won two Ceili titles at the 2005 Australian Irish Dancing National Championships, which were held recently on the Gold Coast.
contestants get an aggregate ranking for -
School of Irish Dancing, plus added practice
the heavy dance, the light dance and the
at home.
set dance.
Meanwhile, apart from dancing, my
Brianna, who came fifth in the Solo
section of the Victorian Irish Dancing
Championships, came 15th overall out of 108 girls in her section of this style of Irish
A Year 9 student, Brianna, won the
"Under 16 Own Choreography Girls Two Hand" title, for which she and a partner competed against 36 other teams and she also won the "Under 16 Figure Dance" title.
dancing at the national championships. She says that the both the Ceili and Solo dances involve an enormous amount
of practice and hard work, as well as having to focus on things such as keeping lines with other dancers, while all are uniform
In the figure event she was one of sixteen dancers who told a dramatic story through complex dancing incorporating modern dance moves.
n move me nt.
"Solo dancing is more focused on executing
commitments at Loreto
Mandeville Hall included athletics, cross country, soccer, debating, the senior choir
and preparing for my Grade Six piano exam.
This was my sixth national championship, 1 so as well as participating in them on the I
Gold Coast twice, I have also competed in
Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. I
Competing at this level requires extremel fitness and endurance, flexibility, strength, 11 and motivation," she says. i i
moves well and using and owning the Briana started Irish dancing when her
stage," she says. She was also in the team of four dancers to come second in the "Under 16
co-curricular
parents, because of their Irish heritage, "This section is very cut throat
took her to a dance class held locally.
competition and there is no room for
Girls Four Hand" event.
Ceili Dancing consists of teams of 2,4,6,8 and 16 dancers, whilst solo is
completely dancing alone. Solo dancing is
My parents recall that I wasn't very keen 4
making one mistake, or slip on stage. Leading up to
the
national
championships, I was taking up to 15 hours
macie up of three Inain dances for which of classes a week at the Christine Ayres
Justice Rafffe -lhe annual Year 11 J
on attending these dance classes at first, but gradually I have come to love it," she :
says. -_. __-_.. __.__ ___ _._ __...
ustice RafHe was held in Term 4. The funds raised ($2,000) will be taken to several
groups of disadvantaged children in Vietnam in December, by fourteen Year 11 students and three staff members.
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On Friday 7 October, Year 12s and their teachers gathered to celebrate a special mass in remembrance of their friend and fellow classmate Chloe Skalitsis, who died in May this year. The mass was an important way to honour Chloe as the end of the year approached and the Class of 2005 prepared to graduate from Loreto Mandeville Hall. At the conclusion of this beautifully reflective and prayerful liturgy, all present moved to the garden, where a memorial plague and beautiful pink rose were blessed by our celebrant Father Brian O'Sullivan and set into the earth in Chloe's memory. Heartfelt thanks go to all those who contributed to this ceremony and to those who have supported the Year 12 students throughout this year. Michelle McCarty, Year /2 Coordinator
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A Gift in Remembrance
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Year 12 Parents will be aware that, a short time ago, a plague was placed in the garden bed near the oval in memory of Chloe Skalitsis. When Chloe died. a number of Year 12 parents gathered funds together with the intention of remembering Chloe in a
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meaningful way. This money has helped to provide the plague commemorating Chloe's life. We thank those who contributed
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to this gift as we remember both the fragility and the resilience of life.
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Principal's Dinner for Prep Parents 21 March 2005
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LMH Heritage Centre Staff at Loreto Mandeville Hall
Although our students are now accustomed to lay staff in the
Work has commenced on developing a register of all our staff both
classroom, it wasn't always that way. Although lay staff appear to
lay and religious. If you can help by providing us with the contactL
have been at Loreto Mandeville Hall since at least the Second World
details of past staff of LMH, please contact Lynne Rosenthal in the
War, it wasn't until the I 960s that the Loreto Sisters saw the urgent
Development Office on 9823 8148.
need to seek the assistance of a great deal more lay staff to help educate the growing numbers of girls attending the School.
Sle·ve' Ste'jint He,-itage Collectioll G Records Manager
Records held in the Heritage Centre appear to show that as early as 1946, lay staff were appointed to, not only teach the students, but to also undertake domestic work around the school ground. In 1946, the summary of wages records show that Denis O'Callaghan was appointed as a part-time gardener, assisting the Sisters in maintaining the wonderful gardens surrounding Mandevil/e Ha//. In 1947, Edgar Cohen wasappointedasoneof thefirstlay staff, teaching Science. Records of Mrs Cohen indicate that she had qualifications in chemistry, physics, botany and biology. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Ist Class Honours) in Vienna in 1925, her Masters of Science in 1928 and trained as a pathologist in Paris. Mrs Cohen had been a senior science master and senior master of modern languages at Ivanhoe Grammar School. Although the records of Mrs Cohen are extensive, detailing where and when she was born and the fact that she was married, records in general on staff prior to the I 970s are very scarce.
Records such as Inspectors Reports provide a wealth of information. The 1969 report states that "in general they [staff] are adequately qualified to meet the needs of the Class A system. The majority of
those engaged with instruction at the levels concerned are graduates or have the necessary specialist qualifications appropriate to their subjects".
Top: Mother Dc,rothea Walker IBVM mowing the lawn in front of Mandeville
Hal/. Behind her is Dinny, tile gardener who supported the
community for Inativ vcars. c 194()s
With just under 300 students, both boys and girls, in the Junior School, the teaching staff of 1962 was dominated by lay staff under the direction of M Francis Anthony Matha IBVM (Sr Toni). The Inspectors Report Book outlines the qualifications of the staff which
Left 1.-R: Mr. Patricia Schaefer, Airs Diane Pemberton and Mrs
(.in,le louning c. 1970s
included studies overseas in India, Budapest and England. At least one staff member had completed her studies at Mercer House; the well respected Teacher Training College in Armadale that provided
the Independent Schools of Melbourne with hundreds of expertly trained teachers.
13clow: llic I.oreto Mandeville
11,111 Toorak Community with
Cill-dinal Cerretti on the front
steps of.1/andevil/c Hall
As partof thebroadercurriculumoffered tothestudents, Mr Edward Heffernane came each week in 1945 to "teach some of the children
who have special aptitude". He also gave lectures every second Thursday and in the final term of 1945, he showed the students
"how to appreciate art, what to look for when studying pictures and showed them the principles for composition on the epidiascope, also the works of some of the Masters."
Also in 1945, Miss Howard, "an experienced and highly-qualified teacher" undertook weaving with the intermediate class and decorative needlework with the sub-intermediate classes. Although Miss Eileen Brenan from Bjelke-Petersen's initially conducted the physical education classes, in 1956, the records indicate that she also
taught "ballroom and fancy dancing". And Mrs Hauden conducted Domestic Training in the kitchen for students every Monday afternoon from 2.20pm until 4.50pm.
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PAST PUPILS
Loreto Toorak Past Pupils' Association
President's Report e
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A /hat an incredible innings I have had during my
involvement with the Loreto Past Pupils Association. U
As Federation President I experienced the most wonderful coming togetherof a disparategroupof Loreto past pupils, each with differing expertise. 1 acknowledge with profound thanks the commitment of Federation Committee members: Sarah Rey, Vice President, Sue
Martens, Treasurer, Christine Allanadale, Secretary, Marylou Bayley, Deidre Black, Elizabeth Burns, Christine Croker, Penny Gamble, Emily Hummerston, Nicole Gibson, Madeline Hoy, Rosemary MacLeod, Sr Toni Matha, Andrea Maule, Barbara Nott, Mardi Tovey,
Ann de Castella ( 1 lall '49), seated left, and Geraldine Mi Cubberv
(Barclar '49), long time school friend:, were warmly greeted at the PPA Extraorilinarld,leeting on 10 November when they attended to offer their stil,1 wrt.
Stephanie Woodruff, ably supported by Lynne Rosenthal from the Development Office. At Loreto Federation, $7,500 was raised for the Alola Foundation, to assist mothers and babies in Timor-Leste,
This was a generous and practical response to assistance requested
byguestspeaker Kirsty Sword Gusmao, wife of Xenana, the President of the world's newest nation.
The pastyearhas been mostsuccessful forourCommittee, culminating in the gathering of 310 wonderful women on 7th September forthe 3rd successful Genazzano, Loreto and Sacre Coeur Women's Breakfast at the new RACV Club.
Amanda Stefanovski (Doquile '86) and Angela La Manna ('80) are arranging the Historic House Tour planned for early next year. As I write, Kate Russell is planning the Annual Mass to be held on Sunday
'8,
20th of November and we are effecting repairs to the house at 94,
Blairgowrie, which we own and maintain for the use of the Loreto Sisters. We have continued the traditional annual Mary Ward
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Bursary of $12,000 to the School and we look forward to presenting
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the Mary Ward Prize to a Year 12 student at the Final Assembly.
As President I have also enjoyed working with Sister Christine Burke, the Provincial of Loreto Australia, to formulate the
relationship between Lot-eto Federation and Mary Ward
I bt Pupils' Association Committee 2006
International, representing the Order internationally and a
1.-R Standing: Angela La Manna '80 Vice President, Mardi l'ovey (Swann
non government voting representation at the United Nations.
87) President, Sue Martens (Alighell '67) Treasurer, Sr Toni Matha ibvm, Kate Rwisell (Normanhurst '76).
My term as President has been most enjoyable and on 10 November a new Committee was elected for 2006. 1 believe it is the opportune time to hand over to a fresh contingent who will have the wonderful experience of meeting 6 times per year to manage a great legacy including sharing and nurturing their spirituality, and using their commonsense while addressing and giving support to some of the intense challenges that arise in our lives today.
lane Natban, Past President.
1,-R Seated: Anna Mcirelles (MeKinnon '81) Vice President, Lowis,1 Sullivan 01 Secretary, Lynne Rosenthal (I.MI I Staff).
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We warm
Mandevillians forge a
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ly invite yoTIto Bridge in The' Basement!
political path!
i Come and play Bridge or Solo in the newly
renovated Basement of the Historic House at
Bto Mandeville Hall and enjoy a delicious Imt lunch with your friends in the majestick
1 root ns of the beauti ful Historic House. All
,ceeds from this event will support the Deirdre Rofe Scholarship.
T he Victorian Parliamentary Internship Program is a joint
program run through the Political Science Departments of Monash, Melbourne and Victoria Universities in conjunction
with the Victorian Parliamentary Library. Only 30 students are accepted each semester. Students undertaking the program are attached to a Member of Parliament and complete a research project in an area of interest nominated by their member. This research project culminates in a policy report which as well as forming the principal assessment for the subject is also held in perpetuity in the Library of the Parliament of Victoria. The program provides a unique form of study and experience for the interns and is highly regarded in political circles,
When: Friday 26 May 2006 Plea
se phone Lynne Rosenthal, 9823 8148, to
with many previous interns going on to work in the political field, and one having become a Member of Parliament. We are delighted thatthree Loreto Mandeville Hall old girls have had their hard work and interest rewarded with a place in the program. The girls were placed with a variety of MPs. Their topics are just as diverse-research into local sports clubs, early childhood education
inquire or register.
and the role of parliament as a forum for debate. The interns have all
We warmly invite your participation and supporti
developed new skills ranging from conducting professional interviews and intensive document searches to how to instruct a cricketer in
the nets or how to make a finger painting! As all the girls will attest, it has certainly been a worthwhile and rewarding experience and one
which may well set them on the path to being political leaders of the future.
PPA Golf Day 2006
The annual Past Pupils' Golf Day for 2006 will *„„v,,- be held at The Peninsula Country Golf Club, Frankston, on Monday 15 May 2006. This is a -1 --U 1- fantastic opportunity for Past Pupils who play
golf to enjoy a game on the highly rated
Peninsula Course, followed by Lunch at the Club.
We are revising the mailing list for next year, 1 and would warmly welcome new golfers. If you
wish to be sent an entry form or if you no longer 11
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Wish to receive an entry form, please notify Cathy Ockleshaw, 773 Toorak Road, East Hawthorn
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3123, Phone 9824 6801 or Deidre Black, 23
Stevenson Street, Kew 3101, Telephone 9853 9611:
LJ Diana Bowman (2002) is currently studving Arts/Law at the Universitv of Melbourne, Elizabeth Ames (2002) is Ctirrently stlidving Arts/Diplonia of
Modern Langliages at the University ot-Melbourne and Celina (Sally) Vines is currently studving Arts/Law at Monash University.
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The Loreto Toorak Past Pupils' Association
A World Wide Connection
invites you on a Tour of the Historic Mansion at Loreto Mandeville Hall
Sunday 30th April 2006
ou don't have to be a computer whiz to enjoy the benefits of our past pupils' networking directory, Mandevilli@ns OnLine. Any past student can join this on-line community and share career or leisure interests
See areas rarely opened to visitors and trace the
use the Bulletin Board
architectural history of this magnificent building,
keep in touch with classmates
with local heritage expert, LMH Archivist Steve
search the world for Mandevillians
take advantage of Business discounts
Stefan.
Enjoy a delicious, homemade Afternoon Tea before or after your Tour.
You'll find us via the school website www.Imh.vic.edu.au, then click
Cost $30.00
on Past Pupils and Mandevilli@ns OnLine. To login for the first time all you need is your name (current name unless you've recently
married and haven't advised the School!) date of birth and the year you did or would have done Year 12. Now you're a member! How easy is that!
See the advertisement on Page 8 and return the reply slip to book your Tour
You can supply as much or as little information as you want, promote your business (we had over 500 hits for the month of November!) register your interests, contact any past student registered on the Directory or send an introductory email to encourage other friends to join up too!
Please contact the Development Office if you have questions or
[Annual Giving Appeal 2005
Email Lynne.Rosenthal@Imh.vic.edu.au or
As another busy year draws to a close, we thank you, our donors
Ron.Ferdinands@Imh.vic.edu.au or telephone Lynne on (03) 9823 8148
p who contribute your talents, time, expertise and finances to our
require assistance.
1 School. Youare recognised byname inourReporton Philanthropic Support for the School which comes with this Mandevillian. Every
gift counts. < . iii the two years that we have focussed on the Deirdre Rofe
' Scholarship through the AnnuaIGivingAppeal,you,the Past Pupils,
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y have contributed $64,125 to the Scholarship! What a fantastic : achievement. This will enable the School to begin awarding a part - Scholarshipandourdreamistocontinuebuildingthe Funduntila full Scholarship can be awarded. Thankyou foryourgift, your passion and your willingnessto actonyourdesireto makethis Scholarshipa ireality for Loreto. The power of onecan neverbe underestimated!,
Lynne Rosenthal
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"Designing Women
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This year's combined breakfast gathering of past pupils from
Genazzano, Loreto Mandeville Hall and Sacre Coeur tool<
place in September at the new RACV Club Banquet Room
with spectacular views from the I 7tll floor. From the moment the lift doors opened there was an audible buzz in the room as over 310 women greeted old friends and new, with Loreto old girls particularly keen to share memories with the Loreto Sisters present. The bountiful breal<fast arrived as we were all inspired by the speakers - Genazzano's Anna Borghesi, Loreto's Eli Giannini and Sacre Coeur's Dr Catherine Crock. Anna, a graduate from NIDA, launched into costume design, winning the Australian Institute Award for Best Costume Design for her outstanding work on the film, Ned Kelly. Eli Giannini has forged an award winning career in architecture and has headed the Royal Institute of Architects. Dr Catherine Crock pursued a medical career and has created ground breaking pain management techniques using music at the Royal
1.-R Dr Susan Stevens (Principul-Loreta Mandeville Hall),
Children's Hospital and other paediatric centres.
1\is Eli Giati n i iii ('76), Ms Jane Nathan (Retiring President,
An enjoyable time was had by all with the promise to meet again next
year foranother wonderful reunion. It was well worth the early start
Past Pupils' Association), Nicole.lee (School Captain) and Rebecca Edwards (School Vice Captain) at the Genazzano, Saere Coeur, Loreto Women's Breakfast.
- such an inspiring way to start the day! The Breakfast is held on the first Wednesday in September each year- the next one being held on September 6,2006.
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1,-14: Lvnne Rosenthal -I)evelopment Officer Loreto Toorak, Kate Russell-Loreta Normanhurst, Sr Ruth Winship ibum- Loreto
For your Diary: Genanano, Sacre Coeur and
Toorak, Louise Guinane-Mary's Mount, Sue Hicks- Loreta
Loreto Women's Breakfast 2006
In
Anim Hayes-granddaughterot Loreto loorak past pupil,
Toorak, Marv Lou Bin·lev- Loreto Toorak.
Scated 1,-R: Ails.1 Landers- Loreto Toorak, Julie 1 .anders- mother of A ilsa, Maiella Maliony- mother of past and present students of Saerc Coeur, at the new RACV Club for the Conibined Schools Breakfast.
rThe Past Pupils' Associations of Genazzano FC College, Loreto Mandeville Hall and Sacr6 Coeur, extend a warm invitation foryou
*to attend the special combined Past Pupils Women's Breakfast on
Wednesday 6th September 2006 from 7:00 am - 8:30 am.
'Venue and Speakers to be advised - keep your eye on the website
wwolinli.ric.edu.au from midyear 2006.
PAST PUPILS
2005 Reunions
Class of 1989 gathered for a family Picnic on the Oval at Lot-eto
Class Reunions
Mandeville Hall on Sunday 13 November 2005. The Oval was the perfect place to gather on such a beautiful sunny afternoon, The Reunion began with a Tour of the Historic House, Barry Centre, Caf6
Reunion Class of 1975
Mandeville, the new Drama Centre and a wander around old class
A fun and frivolous night was had by all at our 30 year reunion. We were delighted to catch up with Jane Kelly, Anne McPhee, Jennifer Collins, Sonia Dillon and Toni Matha ibvm as we toured the Historic
House, Barry Sports Centre and new Drama Centre. Thirty years ago such areas were forbidden territory. Forty three reunited and many more sent apologies and their news. We partied on at Prost Bar sharing many a memory and laugh. Andrew Arundel, one of the
two boys who dared to accept our invitation, led us in a rendition of Queen of Loreto. The spirit of Mandeville 1975 is stil I very much alive and well! Until 2015, when we meet again!
rooms. It was a pleasure to see the spread of picnic rugs and hampers on the lawn and to hear the laughter of children as a picnic lunch was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Claire Barnard (Leoncelli) and jo M cAuliffe
(Hyland) for organising this Reunion to renew old friendships and also to support fundraising for the Deirdre Rofe Scholarship. Class of 1995 gathered for their 10 Year Reunion on Saturday 10 September. It all began with a Tour of the School at 4 pm with the
usual glass of champagne, lively chatter and exchange of news. The evening continued at The Flying Duck Hotel in Prahran and, from all accounts, it was a great night together. Thanks to Clare Soppitt,
jill Revnolds
Loretta Bourke and Melissa Tilley for their contact with their classmates to make this Reunion an enjoyable event for all.
Class of 1998 gathered on Friday 29 July at the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Centre to catch up on the news. Phoebe Knowles and Viv Ringersma got this Reunion under way and said the chance to catch up with everyone was wonderful!
Class of 2000,5 Year Reunion, Friday 25 November 2005. Watch for their Report in the first Mandevillian issue for 2006!
Class of 2004 gathered at the Malvern Hotel for their One Year Out: Reunion on Thursday 28 July 2005. It was slow to get under way
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but, by all accounts, the girls enjoyed the chance to catch up on the news.
Reunions in 2006
Class of 1946, 60 Years - early April 2006 - Contact Lynne Rosenthal, 9823 8148..
Class of 1966, 40 Years-Saturday 13 May 2006-Contact Fran Knight(McEnroe), At the end of Grade I at Loreto Tooral<, Bill Martin gave his good
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friend Andrew Arundel a present of a little car as they parted to go to different schools. At the 30 year Reunion, Andrew and Bill met
Class of 1986,
up again, not knowing if the other would be attending, and Andrew
Contact Judy Reid 9509 4715 richjude@bigpond.net.au
presented the original car back to Bill.
Class of 2001, 5 Years - Stefanie Fitzgerald and Rosannah Healy are hoping to gather a small team of girls to organise their 5 year reunion in 2006. If you would like to take part or have some suggestions ·
please contact Stefanie at Imh5yearreunion06@hotmail.com or· 0401056474.
Class of 2()()5
will be invited to attend the School Assembly to present the Dux ofi, 2005 early in Term 1 2006 so keep an eye out for your invitation!
The Classes of 1956, 1976, and 1996 are in need of someone to get the ball rolling - remember there's lots of help provided through the School so it is not a huge task,
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and can actually be fun! If you are from one of these year groups 1
or any other year and you would like to arrange a Reunion, just 1 call Lynne Rosenthal at School on 03 9823 8148. Just do it! J ,/.di".
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PAST PUPILS
10/10/05, brother for Buster. ROSSIGNOLO
Births
Marisa (Staff) and Vince, Massimo (Max) 25/6/05, brother for Chelsea.
SHARP
BOSCI
Lisa (Staff) and Jamie, second son Atticus
Frederick 10/8/05, brother for Chloe.
Jacqueline '88 and Richard Cleveland, Emily SULLIVAN
Francescia, 8/7/05.
Rosalind '89 and Ben james, William Albert
Siobhan '90 and Peter McCormack, Henry Edward 21/3/05.
BUCHANAN
Jenny '90 and Wei Ch'ng, Lauren 25/4/05.
CALMAN
Julia '91 and Anthony Jarvis, Indiana 19/3/05.
CONLAN
Pauline '89 and Dan Trindade, Amy Olinda 30/10/05, sister of Chloe.
CUST
Felicity '88 and Robert Walker, Pollyanna Kate 22/4/05. Sister for Ned.
DAVIS
Dorothy '89 and Stephen Oliver, Francesca Mary 14/7/05.
DAWSON
Engagements
Kelley '01 and
Brett Toohill, Alysha Grace
CARNOVALE
Rebecca '91 to Nick Stocks 9/10/05.
MILANO
Elisa '95 to Joshua Hunter, 23/4/05.
NICHOLLS
Annabel '94 to Ben Parry, 30/8/05.
MAKIV
Angela '94 to Sam Baillieu 15/9/05.
9/6/05.
DOQUILE
Amanda '86 and Tony Stefanovski, James Anthony 3/11/05.
FITZSIMONS
Jill (Staff) and Bill, twins Sophie Alexandra and
Marriages
Rachel Cate 5/10/05. FRIGO
GAYNOR
BOWEN
Elizabeth '94 to Peter Conquest, 18/12/04.
9/11/05.
DAVIS
Olivia '87 to Stephen Oliver, 6/1/05.
Christine '89 and Philip Joho, Max Oliver
HARRIS
Kate '94 to jonathon Hardwick, 12/3/05.
HANRAHAN
Elizabeth '92 to Andrew Harrison, 1/5/04.
HORSFALL
Amber '95 to Peter van Wijngaarden,
Nick (Staff) and Katie (Eury '89), Charlotte Rose
30/9/04.
GRAY
Samantha '85 and Christopher Hoelter, Annabel Alice 17/8/05, sister to Emily Olivia 1/12/03.
HANRAHAN
11/6/05.
Kathryn '85 and Jonathon Collopy, Archie Jack 29/4/05. Brother for Oscar and Harriet.
HANRAHAN
Anne '89 and Michael Hart, Immogen IO/l2/04.
HUNT
Cathy (staff), and Michael, Dillon Woodhouse 17/8/05.
Deaths BRENNAN
Niall on 6/7/05 and Elaine on 28/9/05, husband and
wife. Parents of Sally '72, Rosemary Herrera '73, LAWLER
Victoria '91 and james Watson, Georgia Monique
Angela '75, Gabriel '77 and Catriona '79 and sons
19/8/05.
LECHTE
LIDDELL
Melanie '90 and Tim Farrell, Chloe 26/5/05.
Christopher, Peter and Patrick. CONQUEST
Pompey on 20/9/05. Mother of Tony '60, Simon '62, Liv '64, Marg McEIrea '67, James '70,
Freya '88 and Scott Loring, Ethan Liddell
Cas Corrie '77 and Andrew '79. Grandmother of
22/2/05.
14 including Emma '88 and Great-Grandmother MADIGAN
MC ARDLE
Diedire '87 and Carl Willis, Peter 11/2/05.
Elizabeth (Liz) '90 and Scott Martin, Benjamin
of 3.
FLANAGAN
Alexander 14/2/05.
MOLONEY
MORRISON
father of Sue Lally '63, jill Tehan '67 and Anne Flanagan '70.
Nicole '86 and Mark Gibson, Anna Therese 30/8/05.
John (Jack) on 14/10/05 husband of Rosemary,
FOLEY
Dorothy '46, in NSW, 10/11/05.
GALBALLY
Francis Eugene (Frank) on 12/10/05, husband of
Sophie (staff) and Andy Short, Matilda Rose 20/11/05
Bernadette (O'Bryan '43), loving father of Michael O'DONOGHUE
Danielle '90 and Anthony Kift, Henry john
Yrl '56, David Yrl '58, Francis Y,-2 '60, Simon Yrl
11/2/05.
PRICE
'62, Joseph Yr2 '67, Elsa Yr5 '70, Paul Yrl '67 and Bernard. Well remembered and sadly missed by
]ennifer '89 and John Saunders, Emily Ann
extended family and friends in the Loreto
7/3/05.
community. RABL
Imogen '86 and Andrew james, Lawson Rabl james on 12/7/02 and Oscar Rabl James 17/8/04.
HANRAHAN
John 4/12/04. Loving husband of Patricia (Boyle '54). Father of Kathryn Collopy '85, Paul, Anne
RALPH
Sally '85 and Richard Charles, Angus 14/9/05.
Hart '89, Elizabeth Harrison '92 and Therese '98.
loreto mandeville hal] 2005
HAYES
Peggy (Hegarty '29) on 10/11/05. Mother of Margaret, Mary, Theresa, Genevieve and Marcella
Mary Allan Miles (Kenny '33)
all past pupils of Loreto Mary's Mount. HEATH
William (Bill) on 22/10/05 husband of Ann Heath (Brenan '46), father of jane '73, Simon, Susan Vaughan '78, John, David Yrl '74 and Sarah '88.
HENDRICK
the family being characterised by very strong personalities, the girls were able to form the Kenny String Quartet. These early foundations
Sr Mary, ibvm, Mother Antoninus, on 31/10/05
developed her love of life, her commitment to family and her strong
in Ireland. A loved and valued member of the
willed nature.
LMH staff for many years. MAULE
McKENZIE
Mary Allan Miles (Bub or Mutti) was born in Malvern, the youngest of four girls, all of whom attended Loreto Mandeville Hall. Despite
From a very early age Allan loved with a passion, cars, speed and all
Herbertlames 8/9/05. Father to Stephen & father
things mechanical. Driving from the age of seven, she started serious
in law to Andrea '68.
racing from about 1933.
Loving grandfather to Stephanie '00, Lucy '98,
In 1939, Allan was on her way to Monte Carlo to compete for
Sarah '05 and Tom.
Jaguar as Australia's first international female racing driver when the
Elizabeth(Eskdale '49) on 3/8/05, sister of Ann de Castella (Hall '49), Catherine Southall (Hall
outbreak of wai- prevented her from reaching her destination. Allan
joined the women's war effort at home and was commissioned a WAAF Officer.
'66) and
Jenny Hall '74. Mother of jane Bryan (Britt '74)
In 1944, she married RAAF Officer Garth Tetley Miles and together
and Sue Densmore (Britt '75). Grandmother of
they made a home in Malvern, Victoria. They had four children and
Britt Densmore '05.
the following 30 years were busy raising, and moving a family around the world, with air force postings.
MILES
Allan ( Mary Allan Kenny'33) in NSW on 13/06/05 in her 90th year. Sister of Irene Quigley '26 (dec),
Garth and Allan retired to Mollymook in 1975 to enjoy the beauty
Kathleen '26 and Sheila Galbally '29 (dec).
of the area with the odd game of golf. Sadly, Garth passed away in
MULLANY
Helen '54 on 1/6/05.
MURPHY
Colin on 5/4/05. Father of Dr Patrice Murphy '79 and Michael (Xavier '80).
NEALE
1983. In the past 22 years Allan continued her passion of driving and appreciation of sport and travel. Allan loved the company of people and had six grandchildren and recently one great grand daughter. A remarkable woman! May she rest in peace.
Wendy (Ward '47) in NSW on 31/7/05. Mother of
Jennifer, Amanda and Victoria and grandmother
11, is pien' int , contributed by Ian Miles - son oj Mary Allan Miles.
of 7.
O'DONOGHUE Phyllis (Kennedy) on 28/7/05. Former LMH member of staff, ballet teacher. SKALITSIS
Chloe '05 on 29/5/05.
r Mary Antonius Hendrik 7 Sr Sonia Dillon, ibvm, provided an insight into the life of Sr Mary Antoninus at the Past Pupils' Annual Mass on Sunday 20 November. This is an excerpt from the Eulogy given by Sr Sonia.
"As Shakespeare told us, 'All the World's A Stage.' < A Gift of Love 4'llc
r Stevens and everyone working and studying at Loreto Mandeville Hall gives thanks for the life and loving generosity of past student Helen Mullany (Class of '54). Helen was a student here for quite a short time in Years 9 to I I but always
maintained a deep affeCtion for the School and a strong interest in Catholic education. Her most recent visit to the School WaS tO
attend her Class of '54 Fifty Year Reunion in july 2004.
And we at Loreto knew, and remember today one of the great players in our lives.
Sr Mary Antoninus Hendrick taught at many Loreto schools in Australia, including Loreto Mandeville Hall in the 70's, and she
was not easy to forget. The voice, the eyes, the Irish charm, the encouraging way with students, made this Sister unforgettable if you were in her class. She gave all to whatever class she taught. There were no half measures. It is said that children who tended
to be 'recalcitrant' in other classes, enjoyed Sr. Antoninus' class so much. She believed in them and they wanted to learn. She used to say to these children, "You are my little chickees."
Helen passed away in Junethis year. In her will she has remembered
Mary Hendrick lived for the greater glory of God, and, in her own
her old School with a generous bequest to be applied to providing an
style, she encouraged and helped others to do the same.
Art/Music Scholarship. Whata wonderful way to supportthe School and to help bring a Loreto education to students into the future! We give thanks for this gift and pray that Helen rests in peace in God's loving arms.
While we pray that she will rest in peace, we are confident that we have a friend at the Court of Heaven, and thank God that this
3 same lady, Sr Mary Antoninus Hendrick brought to Australia the 'lilt of Irish laughter', her teaching skills and her love of Christ the i King."
PAST PUPILS
First Past Pugil Marriage in our Lhapel
W
hen I finished my school years at Mandeville in 1992 and walked out the Clendon Road gates for the last time as a student, there was both great joy and sadness -
excitement at what was ahead, and a hope that I was not leaving this place for the last time.
When Michael Blood and I became engaged ten years later, I was
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thrilled to learn that the Chapel was available for weddings. With such a magnificent setting, and the sense of tradition and history, we 1<new the Chapel was the perfect place for us to be married. I was very proud and happy when Mick loved it as much as I did.
Walking through the Historic House and into the Chapel for the rehearsal, the memories were so vivid - orientation day with mum
C another Loreto old girl, as was her mother), my Year 7 Blue classroom directly above where I was now standing, the FatherDaughter Masses and the Oak Parlor recitals, as well as many funny and mischievous moments!
The two wedding co-ordinators, Pat O'Halloran and Dot Peters
Biddv and Alichael Blood, 11 December 2004.
(both long serving past staff members) were of great assistance. Blessed with great weather, on December 112004, we walked down the aisle to be married by Fr Chris Gleeson S.j. Looking around the Chapel on my wedding day, it was wonderful to see our families and friends, including Sr Ruth Winship, my Mandeville schoolmates, my sisters Anna and Meg and my niece Cate, a current Year 6 Mandeville
girl. There was a real sense of belonging, not only to our families, but to the wider Loreto family. Mick and I feel so privileged to have started our married life in such a special way.
Biddy Blood (Cmmingbain '92)
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Biddy with her sisters and brother 1.-R Patrick Cunningham, Meg Kelliher (Cunningham '88), Biddy Cunningham '92, Anna Gowers (Cunningham '86).
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Wedding of Amber Horsfull ('95)
Amber and Peter van \Viing,tarden, 11.1 li lle 2005.
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1.-11 Kyla Dinsmore (1 lorsiall '87), Ainher I lorst-:111 '95 and Kathryn Bantion '95.
Jane Nathan (left) immediate P·ast President of the Loreto
Toorak Past lill,ils Association
being presented with flowers by Mardi '1'ovey, President 2006, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the Association.
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