Mandevillian, 2009, Vol24, No1 by Loreto Toorak

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2009

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Mary Ward Mary Ward Connect 4

Connect

School Theme 2009 12

Social

Justice

Music

Tour

Academic Awards 18

VCE

Results

Performing Arts Festival 22 11 1

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Music

A Learning Environment 26

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St Peter's Early Learning Centre 29

Rowing Sport

Heritage

Development - Parents' Association 38 --77

Reunions

Development - Past Pupils - Reunions 44

Past Pupil Profiles

News Snippets

Reunions

Calendar 5E I

Family

News 5E i 1

MANDEVILLIAN

LORETO Mandeville Hall Toorak

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Editor, Amanda Apthorpe

Assistant Editor, Judy Broad Development Office, Kylie Lawtey Past Pupils, Kate Russell

Photography, Josephine Fagan and Sandra Jane

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This year, with great joy, and with many special events at Loreto

10 students, this project was a network of visitation between all

Mandeville Hall Toorak, and at all Loreto Schools and institutions

our Schools, enabling our students and teachers to both visit and

world-wide, we mark with pride 400 years of education for girls

host students from other Loreto Schools. Mary Ward Connect

based on the Loreto Educational Philosophy, and the foundations

was an inaugural program of exchange and sharing; we hope that

and ethos of the Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

in this 400 year anniversary another tradition has been borne!

The Provincial of the Loreto Sisters in Australia, Sr (Dr) Christine

This edition of the Mandevillian presents to you a wonderful

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committed to the support of the Loreto Schools

record of the rich and vibrant life of the School and wider School

Advisory Committee (LSAC), a national committee that works

community in recent months. A growing number of School

to deepen the Loreto Charism in our Australian Schools, to

reunions have been held, and attendance at all these functions

strengthen the network of operation between our Schools, and

has been strong. It is always wonderful to have Past Pupils once

to continue to develop projects and programs within the Schools

again in our School; your School!

that demonstrate commitment to, and alignment with the Mission Statement for Loreto Schools in Australia.

With pleasure we present this edition to you. Dr Susan Stevens

One such project to highlight this connectedness in our 400 year celebration Calendar, was Mary Ward Connect. Aimed at Year

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A backpack view of

Loreto history Mary Ward was a ground-breaking woman from 16th century England, whose pioneering spirit impelled her to pursue the goal of education for young women, while engaging in a new way of religious life free of F 2 %61>Q

enclosure. She was a journeywoman! Across the English channel, over the Italian Alps, by coach, by boat, on foot she travelled, a pilgrim figure in hat and coat, of slim resources and comforts. An intrepid woman and daring innovator, her deep spirituality and intimacy with God enabled her to remain faithful to her dream even in the face of persistent opposition.

Travel was perilous and not an easy thing for a woman of her times.

Mary's commitment and fortitude in time inspired a long line of women from far away lands to follow the gospel as she did, and to bring her charism to Australia. Her values of deep joy, true inner freedom,

Mary Ward travelling backpack

integrity, a strong sense of justice, are those we still carry with us on the journey. Others have linked in with us on the way. Together we carry out her dream.

Celebrating 400 years of Mary Ward sparked in us the desire to join with others who love her spirit across the continent. The symbol of a

A committee comprising lay staff, past pupils, and the Sisters

backpack cameto mind. Wethought it could capture something of the

has instigated the Mary Ward travelling backpack. This

unfurling history and link us closely together.

backpack has been made in the image of one Mary Ward may have carried during her travels throughout Europe and England. The backpack contains a journal and length of silk. It will travel through many Australian cities and towns over the next six months, stopping where there are Loreto communities and where there have been Loreto communities over the last

150 years. Participants will be invited to record in the journal how the spirit of Mary Ward lives on in their community

today. The idea behind the backpack is similar to that of an Aboriginal message stick. It is a form of communication that

will be passed between different groups all sharing a common history. Information will be shared through contributions to the

So it is on the move already. Launched in Melbourne you can see its

route on the web page. It winds its way in Olympic fashion to places that are representative of the Loreto story; it captues through the writings within something of what has been done, what we are doing today, and what we will do together in the future. A leather bound book with pages a-plenty are there for you to write something of your own memories and impressions. We would like people to reflect on what it means to be part of this 'circle of friends'; as Mary Ward described her first companions, and to consider how her spirit lives on in Loreto

today. The backpack also contains silk on which you are invited to paint your response if that is a preferable medium for you.

journal and silk, and recipients will hopefully be inspired and

In welcoming the arrival of the backpack, if it pops up near you, you

strengthened knowing they are part of a bigger picture. The

will be remembering and giving thanks for the courage of Mary Ward

backpack will be back in Melbourne in mid-September. Look

400 years ago, and for the unfolding story of her Institute in many

out for the backpack to arrive in your part of Australia. Once

parts of Australia.

the backpack has travelled throughout Australia it will travel to Rome for the 400 year celebration of Loreto Sisters from all over the world.

And so today we are challenged to keep her story alive as we try to live out the ideals to which she aspired; we are challenged to engage with the injustices of the world, to seek to make a difference, and to do all with great generosity of spirit and joy.

Further information can be found on

http://www.marywardbackpackc400.blogspot.com

Hers was a journey of ups and downs, a story of the overcoming of hardship with a faith that was immovable, a hope that was invincible, and a love that never ended. We can do no less!

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MARY WARD CONNECT Loreto Ballarat ...... As the first Loreto school to be established in Australia,

Loreto College Ballarat holds a special place in the Loreto

educational tradition. Our students were struck by this sense of history as they toured and experienced the School. The 'amazing' Chapel with its soaring ceiling, pastel shades,

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abundant light and rich ornamentation made a special

impact. When they visited the cemetery and stood beside the burial place of Mother Gonzaga Barry they talked as if being there had brought her life and world closer to them. They enjoyed the archives and the opportunity to be photographed beside a sister from a simpler world. All our girls noted that each Loreto school, regardless of their location in Australia, share common values and ideals,

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Loreto schools did 'connect' and got on well together. On the other hand, comparisons were constantly made and

differences in uniform, facilities, teaching and learning methods, technology, notebook use, and curriculum offerings were identified. Loreto Toorak hats and t-bars were widely envied. Ballarat teachers seemed highly skilled

at maintaining a positive note. When Ballarat students bemoaned their lack of a swimming pool, their teacher's sage response was, 'Ah, yes but you have THE Chapel!' We enjoyed the varied program provided by Loreto Ballarat.

There were tours, assemblies, liturgies, presentations, a Sovereign Hill visit; as well as time to eat, talk and enjoy

each others' company. A particular highlight was the School Walkathon - a full day 16km epic to raise money

for local and overseas charities. Dressing up was a special highlight and most took the opportunity to do so. The theme

of 'our house' prompted an extraordinary array of creative costumes including a clothes line, a tank full of fish and a toaster complete with pop up human toast.

Travelling with Stephanie, Diana, Sandra and Caitlin to Ballarat was constantly stimulating and enjoyable because

they were keen to make the most of their time there. As they explained, it was a 'special experience that we are unlikely to forget' and it was'greatto feel partof such a large undertaking of students travelling to all parts of Australia'. Loreto Ballarat

was a 'friendly relaxed school where everybody went out of their way to make us feel really welcome'. They also spoke very fondly of their host families, of their generosity and friendliness, We all felt privileged to have been part of the program and would like to thankthe Principal, staff, students and parents who made us feel so welcome.

Mr Michael Bucklow, Accompanying Teacher, withYear 10 Students: Stephanie Curtis, Diana Jakobson, Sandra Mandile and Caitlin Moran

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Loreto Coorparoo "I was very excited leading up to the Mary Ward Connect week. The experiences I shared with fellow students and new-found Loreto friends were lots of fun and provided many moments which I will remember forever. "

Rosalind Stanley

"Upon our arrival at Brisbane Airport we had to wait a little for the two Sydney schools: Kirribilli and Normanhurst. On the bus to school we made good friends with all of those girls, in particular the girls from Normanhurst. " Rebecca Olle "We were asked to make a presentation to the girls at Coorparoo about school life at Loreto Mandeville Hall; this also gave us the opportunity to seethe slide shows from otherschools and also hear about the history and values of each School." Anna Flanagan "My week at Loreto Coorparoo started off with meeting my wonderful host family who accepted me as if they had known me their whole lives and I was so grateful that I felt comfortable straight away." Alexandria Smith "We participated in many School events and activities and were fortunate to go on an excursion, which was a river trip combined witha visittothe Queensland Museum, The Art Gallery, Southbank and The Museum of Brisbane." Karishma Vase

"Overall, the Mary Ward Connect week was a challenging, exciting and joyful celebration of the life and values of Mary Ward 7 Cate Gowers

"It was with great pleasure that I accompanied Rosalind Stanley, Cate Gowers, Alexandria Smith, Anna Flanagan, Rebecca Olle and Karishma Vase to Loreto Coorparoo for the Mary Ward Connect week. These exceptional young women represented Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak in the best possible light and were wonderful ambassadors for our School. Presenting Loreto Coorparoo students with stunning images of our School, and the various activities that we participate in as part of their PowerPoint

presentation, and regaling them with stories of our School and how we demonstrate the Loreto values was a highlight. The girls

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participated in the thoughtful activities that Loreto Coorparoo had /*241/&1* 2 1*47 planned for our visit was commendable. This experience gave us El:L'/f'Ul-•40 all the opportunity to feel a part of the wider Loreto Community."

Ms Karen Howarth, Accompanying Teacher

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MARY WARD CONNECT

John XX 111 College Perth We were the last group to arrive at John XX111 College on Tuesday afternoon. As we tried to find our way we saw many lists of students who had completed various tasks. One of these was for 'The Running of the Colonnades, which is when the Year 12 students are timed to run around

the School on their Feast Day. It sounded like a lot of fun. We finally reached the swimming pool which was atthe backof the school, next to theirmassive ovals covered in green grass. The staff was very welcoming and seemed

so excited for us to finally get there. We were introduced to our host families and I remember my host-mum giving me a massive hug when she saw me. That night I went with my host family to Cottosloe Beach and saw the Sea Art on the sand. It was beautiful and some of the art was quite eye catching and different to things we would see in Melbourne. That night I remember going to sleep and my host-sister, Lucy, coming into my room and saying,

"Thanks for coming. I'm really happy you're here." 1 really enjoyed my time at JTC. The teachers, students and their families were very friendly. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Edwina Toohey On Wednesday, the students visiting Perth from the Loreto schools around

Australia visited Loreto Nedlands (Loreto Primary school.) The Principal spoke to us about the history of the school and how it related to the Loreto Community around Australia. The Loreto Sisters purchased the land where

Loreto Nedlands is today in 1897 in order to build a University College for Women. She told us that the building was built in 1931 by the Loreto Sisters. The twenty-one Year 6 students were divided into groups and they took us on a tour of their School. After our tour, we assembled in the Hall with the rest of the students and teachers from Loreto Nedlands. We had a short

liturgy and then the students gave a small presentation of their School. Emily Smith On Thursday we visited Majella Catholic Primary School in the outer suburbs of Perth. This school consists of many races including Middle

Eastern, Asian and many other nationalities. 49% of the students were Sudanese refugees, and most spoke English as a second language. The wonderful school staff employed their finest efforts to build a community in the school, and give both students and parents the best education possible for a successful life in Australia. As soon as we arrived we

felt very welcome with the many smiling faces, and hands waving and pointing in our direction through the classroom windows. Together, with

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the representatives from the other Australian Loreto schools, we took part %4

in their annual celebration of Harmony Day. We spent time with each year level in joint activities such as cooking, sports and games, crafting masks and face painting. The children were very excited about our visit as were we to spend our time in such an enjoyable and rewarding way.

Oriana Torcasio Barberis

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400 1OIi- ' MARY WARD CONNECT Loreto Kirribilli =. What strikes a visitor to Loreto Kirribilli most forcibly is the expansiveness of the view. The school is situated between two streets on a slope on the North Shore of the Harbour. As you enter

the school down a gently winding path, the view suddenly seems to materialise. The beauty and changeability of the scene marked

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the rest of our visit to the School.

Afterthe early autumn chill of Melbourne, the balmyairof Sydney's late summer made our first evening at the welcoming sausage sizzle a delight. All visitors were warmly welcomed by Ms Mary-

Anne Rogan, the LSAC representative at Kirribilli, and girls' voices rose in the pleasure of finding their billeting families and meeting

students from the other visiting schools. Wednesday was a day of grey, cloudyskies, high humidityandoccasional bursts of sunshine.

The girls busily took part in presentations, classes and tours of

the School. At a formal assembly, Annabelle MeNamara, who had attended Kirribilli in Preparatory and Grade 1, spoke briefly about our School and presented the Principal, Ms Janet Freeman, with a

photograph of Mandeville Hall. Thursday was hot and humid and a day spent primarily sightseeing. We walked to nearby Admiralty House and Kirribilli House and across the Harbour Bridge, through Circular Quay to the Opera House steps and then travelled back to the school via ferry. On Friday morning, the girls walked to the

Bridge to see the sights as navy ships gathered and helicopters and planes buzzed overhead. Later, it seemed only natural to

gather at the statue of Mary Ward for final photographs to mark our visit and to act as mementoes for the connections made and

friendships formed. In a brief but quite moving service in the

School's beautiful chapel, the girls reflected on, and gave thanks for, the visit. Alexa Madden commented on the joyousness of our time spent at Kirribilli and the way the values of Mary Ward serve to unite us across wide distances.

Finally, despite the grandeur and drama of the landscape at Kirribilli, it is the things that we share that remain in our hearts after the Mary Ward Connect experience. I would like to thank the girls who came with me to Kirribilli - Alexa Madden, Annabelle McNamara, Catherine Roberts, Madeline

Saporitoand Julia Tozzi- fortheirunfailing supportand enthusiasm. Their cheerfulness, flexibility and good will made the visit not only successful in affirming bonds, but immensely enjoyable too. *41

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MARY WARD CONNECT Loreto Normanhurst Loreto Normanhurst is a lovely labyrinthine school set in the lush and tree-covered hills of Normanhurst, a Northern suburb of

Sydney. It caters for students from Years 7 - 12, and is a home during term time for one hundred and eighty boarding students from country NSW. I had the pleasure of travelling there with six of our Year 10 students - Annabel Jones, Elizabeth Marino, Matilda

Parolini, Sarah Davis, Sylvia Jahn and Tess Hilton. They were truly a delightful and resourceful group to travel with. Upon arrival we were welcomed by the Normanhurst staff and host families foran evening sausage sizzle. Annabel's 'host family' bounded up - a group of excited boarding girls eager to share with her the life of a Normanhurst boarder. At this time I had the

opportunity to meet with the other staff travelling to Normanhurst from Loreto schools around Australia. Over the next few days I

was to form a very good relationship with these five teachers as we discovered Normanhurst together and shared knowledge of our own Schools.

We were kept very busy for the few days we spent in Sydney. The first day at School, each group of visiting students gave a ten minute presentation about their School at a Year 10 assembly, and then later to individual classes. These presentations also gave

us the opportunity to gain an excellent insight into the similarities and differences of the other Loreto Schools in Australia. During the school day we each spent time in classes. Visiting students attended class with their hosts and I had the opportunity to meet with the Art Faculty and sit in with some art classes. A highlight of the trip was a day spent sightseeing in Sydney with all the Year 10 students and visitors from Normanhurst. Along the way we dropped in to visit our 'sisters' at Loreto Kirribilli for

morning tea before a walk across the Harbour Bridge, lunch in the Botanical Gardens and Mass at St Mary's Cathedral. I would liketotaketheopportunity tothankour warm and generous hosts at Loreto Normanhurst, in particular Barbara Watkins, School Principal. As a staff member of Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, 1

now feel a strong connection with part of a wider community of *

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Loreto schools around Australia. From all the reports back, the students feel this too. The Mary Ward Connect experience has

been very valuable for me, for our students, and for our School.

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Loreto Marryatville Tuesday 10 March signified the start of Mary Ward Connect week.

A bustle of activity took place throughout this day as students and staff from Loreto schools around the country hopped on planes, trains and buses to commence their respective journeys. Sjx students from Loreto Toorak - Emma Quirk, Lauren Vaughan,

Phoebe Jones, Catherine Nadalin, Grace Fitzgerald and Joanna Pidcock - along with member of staff, Mrs Anita McKinnon set off

to Loreto Marryatville, South Australia around midday. Adelaide airport was besieged by a sea of varying Loreto uniforms as students and staff from six Loreto schools flew in throughout the day. The boarding house at Marryatville became the arrival centre where students met for the first time their Loreto 'sisters'

and enjoyed refreshments, some games and general chit chat prior to setting off for the Welcome BBQ dinner held on the lawns surrounding the beautiful house The

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meal students met with their host families and then departed to their prospective homes for the ensuing three days.

Wednesday morning saw the visiting Loreto students and staff meet at the Mary Ward sculpture - this familiar sight for us all

became the pivotal communication point throughout our stay and reinforced the already evident bond between all Loreto schools.

Our time spent at Marryatville was filled with such a variety -

of experiences. The more formal part of our time was spent on , Wednesday, both giving and receiving presentations from all of 4, the Loreto schools around Australia. This was a most rewarding experience - it was so interesting to note the many commonalities «

between our School and also some slight differences. The one common thread throughout all presentations that was so strong

was the vision of Mary Ward and how her values are expressed in £ i each School.

On Thursdaythe Year 10 students and staff set off to Monarto Zoo, a 1,000 hectare open range zoo and sanctuary. The zoo is located

seventy kilometres from Adelaide in the Murraylands region. We

spent the day there participating in a variety of activities including

walks along the many tracks, a Safari Bus tour and general

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sightseeing. Friday was the Loreto College Marryatville Athletics Carnival. Excitement was at fever pitch as the four houses (all dressed up in house colours, body and face paint in abundance) competed in a variety of events and novelty races. The visiting schools also

schools to invade their house on arrival day, the students and staff who welcomed us all so warmly into their School and classrooms and the Marryatville families who so warmly welcomed ourstudents into their families and their homes.

competed in the novelty events and in true Loreto style, house spirit was truly evident. As the day wore on each of the schools

This was a wonderful privilege and an opportunity for us all to

slowly departed for the airport to catch their flights home.

deepen our understanding of what it means to be a part of the

Mary Ward Connect week was a wonderful experience that we

will not forget. This week provided an opportunity for discussion, comparison and reflection and most importantly connection.

We were embraced wholeheartedly by the extended community of Marryatville - the boarders who so generously allowed the visiting

Loreto Community around Australia. Not only did this exchange allow us to build further connections with our sister schools but it

reinforced the common bonds we all share in living out the values of Mary Ward.

Mrs Anita McKinnon, Accompanying Staff

LORETO · Mandeville Hall Toorak

MARY WARD CONNECT Loreto Toorak The Year 10s eagerly awaited the start of Mary Ward Connect Week. Thirty-three students departed with six teachers to visit our six Loreto schools in Australia while we welcomed six teachers

and thirty-five visiting students to our Year level. By 5.30pm on

Tuesday 10 March, all our visitors had arrived at Loreto Mandeville Hall to be welcomed by their host families, teachers and students. Together we enjoyed an informal BBQ dinner. The excitement was

palpable as students met for the first time and began the process of getting to know each other.

The days that followed can only be described as incredibly happy ones for everyone involved with the Mary Ward Connect program.

Wednesday commenced with a formal Assembly to welcome our very special guests. Each visiting School presented us with a special photo of their School and gave a short speech. Visiting students attended some Year 10 classes to experience the

learning environment at Loreto Mandeville Hall and also gave a number of presentationsto both Juniorand Seniorschool students. These sessions gave our students the chance to learn about the common bonds that our Loreto schools share and appreciate the significance of Mary Ward in our lives.

On Thursday we showed our visitors some key sites of Melbourne. Each group of students visited Eureka Tower to get a bird's eye 4 5,4

view of our city, with some students and teachers brave enough to

also experience The Edge. We also explored the lanes, arcades, Federation Square and other areas in and around the city, taking lots of photos by which to remember the day. The day provided the chance to make new friends and showcase Melbourne.

The last day of the program came around too quickly with students sharing an extended Recess to take photos, exchange contact

details and enjoy each other's company before departing. The four days flew by and were an enormous success. The program had certainly connected Loreto students and teachers across Australia

and provided a fantastic opportunity to share the rich history that ties our Schools together.

Mrs Margaret Wilson, Year 10 Coordinator

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Past Pupils and Year 11 students Special Ministers of the Eucharist to Epworth Hospital At Sunday Mass at St. Ignatius' Richmond, four young women step forward in response to the invitation to the Special Ministers of the

Eucharist. Two of these young women are Past Pupils, aged in their twenties, and the other two are current Year 12 students. Their mission on this Sunday morning, when many of their peers are still sleeping soundly, is to visit Catholic patients in Epworth Hospital and to offer Holy Communion and the opportunity for prayer. Thus they bring Christ in the Sacrament and in their own presence to those they visit.

Though into my fifth year of retirement from the Staff of Loreto Mandeville Hall, 1 still feel a thrill of pride to see these young women

keeping alive this ongoing commitment to the program of Special Ministry to Epworth Hospital, which has been, for more than twelve years, a partnership between the Richmond Catholic Parish, Epworth Hospital and Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak. During my last eight years at the School, I had the privilege of training many fine and generous Year 11 students for participation in this Ministry, and of

overseeing the program. For the past four years Damian Whelan has continued the coordination of the students' involvement, while I have been invited back to run training sessions. It is now time for me to bow out completely and I am delighted to hand over all aspects of this very rewarding work to Damian who is assisted this year by Mrs Margot Thompson.

Current students can only be offered the opportunity to undertake this Ministry if there are enough adults to accompany and mentor them. We therefore appeal to any Past Pupils who may have been involved in previous years to consider rejoining the roster - frequency of visits can be tailored to suit your needs and a "refresher" training session can be arranged. As a parishioner, 1 would be happy to be contacted, via email (narollaho@bigpond.com) by anyone who would like to become involved.

The continued involvement in the program by a number of Past Pupils is indeed a wonderful thing. Work commitments, studies, social life and the myriad other things which engage young people have not kept them from offering the gift of their presence and their willingness to mentor current students. For this, patients, parishioners, and parish and hospital staff often express their gratitude, and Christ's words are addressed lovingly to them: "I was sick and you visited me.' Mrs Pat O'Halloran

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The Works of Justice Program is now one year old and it is a pleasure to see the ways in which students have responded. In

' t¥f,1511/91YllIMIE4IqUIllillill,DI,Ill some regards it is as if willingness and generosity of spirit were sitting there waiting for the opportunity to be released, such is the enthusiasm of so many of our students for the program. We have seen this in the Social Justice Club, which has a

12; in the growing numbers of Year 9 and 10 students joining

keen and committed membership of students from Years 8 to

4 the newly formed Toorak Primary School Homework Club;

•9 in the response to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal and then

I 1 Caritas' Project Compassion; and in the enormous turnout at

our inaugural Social Justice Breakfast where Julian McMahon

spoke on the topic Law, Justice and Human Rights (see

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Students are clearly very proud to be involved in this aspect of school life. It was never designed to be something that they must do in order to fulfil a requirement. Rather, we hope that they can see the value, both to themselves and others, of getting involved. It is quite clear that growing numbers of our students are doing just that.

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400 940 STAR camp 2008 ATAY, Justpriorto Christmas, eleven Loreto Mandeville Hall students who had just completed VCE were involved in a fourday live in camp with

students from St Kevin's College, Xavier College and Genazzano FCJ College. They were mentors to twenty-two children with a range of disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down Syndrome, aged between five and fifteen years. Each student worked in partnership with a child with a disability for the entire period of the camp, supporting them with feeding, bathing, and fun activities during the day, and caring for them overnight. Teaching staff and medical volunteers from within the School communities

supported the students throughout the camp. The STAR Camp is named to represent the four schools in partnership with the disabled children and their families. The Sony Foundation, KPMG and the four participating Schools sponsored the camp. The students are to be congratulated for the superb work they did with their individual campers, for the empathy and compassion

shown, and for the break that they gave to the family of the disabled child, so close to Christmas.

Mrs Mary Petrie

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On Saturday 13 December 2008, twenty future Year 12 students and three Loreto Toorak staff members, Miss Bianca Marasco, Mr

Michael Mulcahy and Ms Louise Peyton embarked on a journey which would eternally resonate throughout our lives. For many of us, students and our teachers, what awaited us in Vietnam was a

foreign, unfamiliar yet hospitable and rich culture whose people would bring to us more joy and affection than we had anticipated. Numerous mornings throughout 2008 had been spent familiarising ourselves with the many facets of the Vietnamese culture but more importantly, psychologically and emotionally preparing ourselves for the works of justice we were to undertake to help Sr Trish

Franklin ibvm and the Loreto community in Vietnam.

In one of our several meetings with Sr Trish throughout our stay in Ho Chi Minh City, there was one thing which remained with me for the rest of the pilgrimage and undoubtedly will remain with me forever as a Loreto girl. Her poignant assertion was the importance and effectiveness of a simple smile and a warm welcoming spirit. The pilgrims knew from the onset that what we were to see and experience at the orphanage was going to be confronting and challenging. However, as Sr Trish suggested that the best way to overcome this fear, and in order to establish an electric bond

with the children of the orphanage, was simply to smile or show gentle affection; for our mere presence would touch these children despite their disabilities. As a group of pilgrims, we were wisely told by Sr Trish that what we were going to do tor the orphans, and the time we would spend with them in the coming days was L_

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significance of our presence in brightening the shadowed lives of 4 ' 7 these forgotten children of Vietnam. Danica Patawaran, Year 12 '09

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January 2009 Music Tour - to Germany, Austria, England and Ireland Departing Melbourne Airport on 6 January, forty-nine Loreto

went to St Mary's Shaftesbury for two days. Our tour ended in

VIandeville Hall students and staff embarked on our 3rd International

Ireland, and how well we were welcomed there. In Dublin, the

Vlusic Tour. We had a wonderful trip, with idyllic winter weatherand

Loreto sisters, students, families and staff from Loreto Hall, Loreto

nuch fun, laughter and music. In our year of celebrating 400 Years

College St Stephen's Green and Loreto Abbey Secondary College

if Mary Ward, we made and renewed connections with our Maria

Dalkey were the most wonderful hosts to our group, with highlights

Nard, St Mary's and Loreto Schoolsoverseas, visiting Maria-Ward-

including a Mass with Loreto St Stephen's Green on Mary Ward's

3chule, Aschaffenburg (Germany) for four days, where our girls

birthday at St Mary's ProCathedral, and attending the Mary Ward

Btayed with families from the School. Travelling through Germany

Celebration Mass, with 2,000 Loreto sisters, students and staff at

o Austria, we had a memorable day at Maria-Ward-Realschule,

Mullingar Cathedral.

ugsburg seeing the original Painted Life of Mary Ward. Two days n Salzburg gave our girls a 'taste' of the history of this beautiful Dity, with most experiences there linked to either Mozart or The

Miss Mary O'Driscoll

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England, with some days in London, we also

spent a day at St Mary's School Ascot where we shared a Mass and Concert which launched their Mary Ward year, and then we

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1 ocirah uly}-i. tivvong Le,-3 Dow Young

Scholars Program Prize with her parents

Siob/?an Stagg - tiwoug Lee 6.7.v Young Scholars Program Prize with her parents

Frank and Marian Glynn

Susan and Michael Stagg

ji :.,nan Xia - Study Score o} 50 lEt IT with Mr Peter Gatsios, Head of IT

Stephanie Chow - Dorothy Sullivan Music

Stephanie Bymes - Margaret Pratt Science

Prize with her parents Mia Chau and Larry

Katherine Pattison - Study Score

Scholarship with her parents. Mary Halikias

Chow, and with Miss Mary O'Driscoll, Head

of 50 in Studio Art. with her parents

Byrnes and Anthony Byrnes, and with

Dina and John Pattison

of Music)

Mr David Oldham, Head of Science

Theresa Nguyen - Motiash Prize for

Kathleen Hayes - Study Score of 50 in Biology

Excellence with her parents Phan and Lan

Emily Noor'tan - General Excellence Award,

with her parents Phyllis Hayes and Patrick

with her parents Paul and Elizabeth Noonan

Nguyen

Hayes, and with Mrs Amanda Apthorpe, Biology Teacher

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Sarah Olle - General Excelie,0

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Michelle McCarty, Teacher of Politics ar Year 12 Coordinator.

Isabella Thomson - General Excellence award, with her parents Peter and Fiona Thomson

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DESTINATION BY COURSE

Report 08/09

Architecture/Building/Environment/P roperty

This year there are no full fee offers from

Arts, Humanities& Social Sciences

government funded universities in line I Business

with government policy. The only full fee

RCreative Art & Design

offers are through private providers which are a minor player in the overall picture

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and generally offer specific skills sets for

- Engineering

particular industry destinations.

• Health

The total number of applicants through

•Journalism & Adverlising

VTAC this year was ninety two. Of those

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sixty students were offered their first preference, sixteen their second and seven girls their third. Altogether 90% of students received their first, second or third

preferences. Students are encouraged to put their "dream" course first, just in casethe

'Clearly In' for that course should fall. This means their first preference is often more

return to previous percentages as some of

Advanced with Honours), Engineering - 1

the added undergraduate places move to

and Visual Art-2.

the post graduate sector according to the original plan of the Melbourne Model.

We are well represented by 2 students each

in the highly competitive Journalism and

hopeful than realistic hence this outcome

As usual between 50% - 60% of our girls

Advertising (Creative) courses at RMIT. As

is exceptional. 84(91%) of our girls will be

will study at either University of Melbourne

well as 2 other highly capable artists who

doing degree courses this year and 8(9%)

or Monash University. At Melbourne 8

will be studying Fine Art and Animation and

studying at TAFE, the majority of these are

girls are studying Arts and 2 Media and

Interactive Media there. Whilst the majority

girls doing Art and Design courses.

Communication, 5 in Science and 5 in

of our girls have chosen to study broad

Environments, 3 in Commerce, 1 in Fine

The major increase in enrolments at

courses, the variety of specific vocational

Art and 2 in Music.

courses chosen by our girls also includes

University of Melbourne last year (07/08), and more moderate figure this year, can

At Monash wherethere are morecampuses

be explained by the large increase in the

and more courses, the variety is far greater.

number of undergraduate places offered

Including those doing double degrees the

at the commencement of the Melbourne

faculties represented are Arts - 16 girls,

Model last year. This year we have seen a

Commerce - 6 girls, Law - 3, Science - 2(1

Celebrating the achievements of our

Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Occupational

Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Education, Visual Merchandising, Exercise Science, Graphic Design and Photography.

This year Loreto celebrates the unprecedented number of seven students being short listed for this honour. They are Michelle Coppolino, Rania Tabet, Jessica Calvert, Ashleigh Kubiak, Katherine Pattison, Kate Conlan and Madeleine Tostevin.

It is with great pleasure that we acknowledge the four students

VCE 2008 Art and Studio Art students

who had their artworks selected for inclusion in this year's Exhibition. One from each of the four VCE Art/Studio Art classes

held in 2008. It is highly unusual for a school to have more than two artworks selected for this Exhibition, so the Art Department is delighted by this recognition of our students' hard work. Students who will have their artworks on display in this year's

For the past fifteen years Victoria has celebrated the outstanding

Exhibition are Kate Conlan, Madeleine Tostevin, Rania Tabet

achievements of its VCE Art and Studio Art students by holding

and Ashleigh Kubiak. The exhibition will run from 25 March to

an annual Exhibition highlighting the exceptional artworks

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produced by students. Titled Top Arts, the exhibition is held at the lan Potter Centre, National Gallery of Victoria at Federation

The Art Department would also like to acknowledge the

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outstanding achievement of a perfect VCE score gained by

The artworks are initially put forward by teachers with over 3,000

excellent commitment and passion thatshe applied to herstudies

applications being received. The artworks then go through a

in this subject. Well done, Katherine!

Katherine Pattison in Studio Art. This result is testimony to the

rigorous selection process and short listing procedure before approximately sixty students are chosen to be included in the

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MUSIC AMusA success in Term 4,2008 Two of our senior violin students achieved their AMusA performance diplomas in the later part of 2008. We congratulate these two

students and their teachers on this superb achievement and wish them continued success with their instrumental performance in the coming years.

Elizabeth Kouznetsova

Mary Nguyen (Year 10 '09)

(Year 11 '09)

Mary was awarded her

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AMusA on Violin in October

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2008. This performance

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resultwas well deserved and

of her Year 10 studies. She

a great credit to her. In 2007

1 is to be commended on this

Mary achieved her AMusA

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on piano; it is a wonderful

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achievement for her to

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have attained her AMusA

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on two instruments, at such

Elizabeth

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a young age. Since coming

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to Loreto Mandeville Hall as

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a Year 4 student, Mary has

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groups. She currently plays

Quintet and the Senior Choir.

. in the Loreto Symphony

Her teacher is Mrs Leonie

Orchestra, the Mandeville

Conolan and we congratulate

String Orchestra and the

heralso. In 2009 Elizabeth isundertaking Music Solo Performance

Senior String Quartet, and this year she has joined the Senior

Units 3 and 4 and we wish her well with her performance studies

Choir. Sincerest congratulations to Mary and to her violin teacher,

for this year.

Ms Jane-Marie Mason.

LMusA achievement Miranda Matheson, Year 12 2008, was awarded her LMusA

m (Licentiate of Music) on Violin in October 2008. This was a great achievement for Miranda and a lovely way for her to finish her

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i then. She has played in the Loreto Symphony Orchestra, the i Mandeville String Orchestra and a number of chamber string

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groups. She was Leader of the Loreto Symphony Orchestra in 2008. This year Miranda is in the first year of her Bachelor

of Music degree in Hobart, at the University of Tasmania and very much enjoying her tertiary music studies. Sincerest congratulations to Miranda on this superb performance

achievement.

4¥70 0 Annual Music Concert Wednesday 5 August, 7.30pm The Arts Centre, Hanier Hall

In this special year, together the whole Loreto Mandeville Hall School Community will celebrate the School's wonderful music traditions, begun eighty-five years ago, and our Mary Ward heritage.

There will be performances from: Preparatory to Year 12 students in bands, choirs and orchestras

a choir and orchestra of past pupils, staff and parents performing a specially commissioned Loreto medley song and dance as we celebrate our musical productions, performing arts festivals and other music traditions through the years

Please make sure you book early for this musical celebration. For booking enquiries please phone the Music Office - Ph: 9823 8130 or go to the School's webpage: www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

PAST PUPILS' CHOIR 2009 Annual Music Concert

Wednesday 5 August, 7.30pm, the Arts Centre, Hamer Hall

As part of our Mary Ward celebrations a Past Pupils' Choir and Orchestra has been formed for the 2009 Annual Music Concert - Celebrating Mary Ward 400 Years. itis not too late to join!

There will be three rehearsals at Loreto Mandeville Hall in the Auditorium (formerly Patricia Schaefer Centre) Monday 1 June, 7.30pm - 9.00pm Tuesday 21 July, 7.30pm - 9.00pm Sunday 2 August, 3.00pm - 5.00pm Please email your contact information to: mary.odriscolle,loretoloorak.vic.edu.au so that the music to be performed can be sent to you.

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MUSIC Piano Masterclass with Glen Riddle On 30 March we welcomed Glen Riddle to Loreto Tooraktotake a two hourMasterclass

with our senior piano students. Glen Riddle is one of Melbourne's leading performers and teachers and, in addition to his own

busy performance schedule, he currently teaches at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Faculty of Music, University of Melbourne. Glen was a most engaging presenter and he was very encouraging of our students' performances and their standard of playing.

Miss Mary O'Driscoll Director of Music

Saxophone Masterclass with Martha Bartz On 26 March, students learning saxophone had the privilege of participating in a workshop with Ms Martha Bartz. Martha

is a highly regarded jazz musician and *t '1

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she is currently living in Queensland. She performances and it was a great experience for everyone to be able to play with her and

benefit from her performance expertise. She taught us some very worthwhile exercises and techniques as well as improving our improvisation skills. We all thoroughly enjoyed learning from Martha

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Late last year, the Year 9 winners of the 2008 Epilepsy Foundation

of Victoria Trivia Challenge were awarded their trophies. (Above

During the recent summer holidays, I was fortunate enough

L-R:) Dora Cosentino, Mary Nguyen, Siobhan Cooke and Sarah

to be selected as one of seventy students Australia wide

Davis, proudly accepted their individual ribbons and trophies. A

to be attending the National Mathematics Summer School

trophy was also awarded to the School and is currently on display in Caf@ Mandeville.

(NMSS) in Canberra. The summer school, which was held over two weeks in January, involved studying various areas of mathematics at a much higher level. We stayed at one of the colleges on campus, attending two lectures a day and

Scarlet Stiletto Awards

uptothree hours in tutorials solving various maths problems

Nese Gezer, Rebecca Major and Alice Marks all entered the

three courses; Number Theory, Chaos Theory and Graphs,

annual Scarlet Stiletto Awards competition last year. This women's

Topolgy and Polyehdra. Although the mathematics was

crime and mystery short story competition has been a favourite

at a university level and extremely difficult, it gave a good

based on the courses. Over the two weeks we completed

with Loreto Toorak students for several years now. Late last year,

insightinto higherlevel mathematics and taughtmedifferent

Nese Gezer (currently in Year 8 and pictured at top right) took out

ways in which to approach difficult problems. However, the

the Young Writer's Award in this prestigious writing competition for

entire two weeks were not spent doing maths; we also had

her story entitled 'Crossroads'.

many guest lecturers, social outings and plenty of free time each day. Despite the fact that students come from all over

Somerset National Writing Novella Competition Mary Shuttleworth (Year 12) has been shortlisted in the annual

Australia and were of different backgrounds, 1 still made

many great friends. Although it was not my idea of a typical summer; spending two weeks doing maths, the summer camp was a fascinating experience and opened my eyes to various opportunities which are available.

Somerset National Writing Novella Competition for the second year running. Mary has previously won the Scarlet Stiletto Young Writer's Award and was delighted with comments from the Somerset judges that labelled her work as 'intelligent'.

Richa Deshpande, Year 12

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BRIDGE Project

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak was one of thirty Australian schools selected to participate in the Australia-Indonesia BRIDGE Project. We were partnered with SMPN 2 Pattallassang, a junior secondary school in South Sulawesi, and from 16 to 25 March we

hosted Ms Umiyanti Umar, an English teacher from our partner school.

9 While she was here, Umi (or Bu Umi as she is known to the girls) shared insights into everyday activities at SMPN 2 Pattallassang

and helped our students with their Indonesian language and cultural tasks. In return the Indonesian classes welcomed Umi into their classrooms and the Year 11 Indonesian class even took

her to the Royal Melbourne Zoo in their own time.

In Term 2 our students will start working on collaborative activities to share with their new friends in South Sulawesi via our online

wikispace. We are also looking forward to the arrival of our second Visiting Teacher in August.

If you would like to findoutmoreaboutthe BRIDGE Project you can visit http://www.bridge.edu.au/default.asp and if you would like to track our progress on the wiki please go to http://partnershipeiqht. bridge.wikispaces.net/

Ms Deryn Mansell Teacher of Indonesian

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New

beginnings at ELC As 2009 commenced, our Kindergarten/3

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year old and Pre-Prep/4 year old children have been busy renewing old friendships

and meeting new friends. They are sharing their world with each other and becoming active communicators. Strong relationships are being forged and it is these relationships that provide the foundation for learning.

The children are currently gaining an early, first-hand experience and understanding ......../

of the life cycle; as well as caring for and nurturing another living creature. At the ELC we are thinking about how to think; how to learn. The children are already rich, strong and resourceful, natural thinkers with much to contribute. These years are crucial learning years, for it is in this period that the children form conceptions of themselves as users of language, as thinkers and social beings. Their imagination, their curiosity and their inventiveness enables them to test out their ideas and build on their

understanding. Recently, we very excitedly anticipating what would happen when ten round eggs

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the children witnessed chickens hatching from the eggs. Each day, as the children arrived, inspection of the incubator led to gasps of delight and awe. How many do we have now? What are they doing? How do we care for them?

The children followed the changes and development of the chickens from hatching fora week. Thechickens have now returned

to the Living Eggs Farm to enjoy the wide

open spaces of country living. The hatchingswerea partof ourcelebration,

linking "new life" and Easter. The children also gained an early insight into the laws

of nature, extending their observation skills and most importantly increasing concepts and values of respect and compassion for others through the responsibility for and care of the chickens.

Ms Kylie McLennan Director of St Peter's ELC

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Our most successful HOSG Regatta ever One hundred and fifteen Loreto Toorak rowers competed at the Head of Schoolgirls' Regatta on the Barwon River in Geelong. This is the largest regatta held in the Southern Hemisphere with nearly two thousand competitors at this year's event. Loreto Toorak had twenty-

three crews racing in nineteen divisions. Twenty-one of these crews made it to the semi-finals and then all of these crews progressed to the A finals. This is the greatest number of crews Loreto has ever had in A finals. It is an outstanding result for the school to have 91% of our crews racing in the A final. Six of these crews won their final. This is the most number of wins Loreto Toorak has ever had at HOSG and placed the school equal 211(1 in terms of total wins for the day. It is also important to note that eight crews came 2.d in their final, in many cases by less than half a length. The competitive and determined racing by all our crews was extremely impressive. The girls also

displayed great focus and composure under the pressure of racing with less than a length separating crews for the entire race in many cases. Congratulations to all rowers and their coaches for the awesome rowing at HOSG.

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Metro League Surf Lifesaving Competition at Sandridge, where the girls finished in a commendable 5th place out of twenty-five.

As a finale to the season the girls participated in a intra-club carnival where they were able to showcase their improved skills and compete in a variety of events from beach flags to board races. The new Surf Lifesaving board donated by the Friends of Sport was greatly appreciated and the girls showed improvement in their board paddling skills.

Loreto Surf Lifesaving board donated by

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Aerobics and

Specialist Dance Club 2009 continues to be another successful year in the Aerobics, Specialist Dance and Fitness Club. Kerryn Cormick, the Head Coach, is looking forward to her ninth year at the school and has just recently completed a Strength and Conditioning Course to increase her knowledge.

Past Pupils Jenna Flack ('05) and Romy Low ('04) continue coaching in the club with their Sport Aerobics and Cheerleading qualifications. Jenna is also training to be a Physical Education teacher.

i Notable achievements this year include a Gymnastics Victoria Volunteer of the Year Awards for Debbi Grant (mother of Eliza Grant Year 11) and Caroline Quinert (mother of Eliza Quinert Year 11) for their on-going support within the gymnastics discipline of Sport Aerobics. Bridie Greene (Year 9), was named Gymnastics Victoria Sport Aerobics Athlete of the Year.

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Interhouse Athletics Carnival Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak's first interhouse sport event for the year was a great success with fantastic performances by students across all year levels. Congratulations to Mulhall who triumphed over the other houses to win the Athletics House Cup. The House Spirit Cup was awarded to Barry for their brilliant costumes and unwavering support for their teammates throughout the carnival.

The Invitational 100m Sprint Trophy was won by Sarah Contin (Year 8 Mulhall), in a thrilling race, the final event of the day. Joint Champion Athletes, Ruby Becroft (Year 9 Mornane) and Clare Daly (Year 11 Mornane), are to be commended for their outstanding performances across all their events for the day. Congratulations to all competitors, supporters and helpers for contributing to a wonderful carnival.

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GSV Sports Captains Breakfast In 2009 Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak hosted the Girls Sport Victoria Sports Captains Breakfast. GSV invited school sports leaders from twenty-four different schools to this networking breakfast. The girls were privileged to have 2008 Olympic

medal-winning Kayaker Chantal Meek as a guest speaker. This breakfast gave our Loreto girls the opportunity to discuss with other girls' schools strategies for increasing activity amongst young women. Our guests were welcomed by 2009 Captain of Sport, Alexandra Fitzgerald.

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Diving

Congratulations to all of our Loreto Toorak swimmers and divers

There was more success for Loreto Toorak in the pool in 2009. The

who performed magnificently at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic

Diving Team competed in the GSV Preliminary C Diving Carnival

Centre, gaining 1St place for swimming and 2nd place for diving in

and finished in an amazing 1St place. These results ensured that

the Division 1 SCSAChampionships.

the team qualified for the GSV Division 1 Championship Carnival where most of the competitors were placed in the top three of

We also won the Intermediate and Senior Swimming Divisions

their division. Overall, Loreto Toorak finished in 5th place out of the

and were 3rd in the Junior Division, meaning it was an exciting

twenty-four GSV schools involved in the competition.

and very successful evening for the whole team. The divers won the Senior Division and placed 2nd in the Intermediate and Junior Divisions. Particular thanks go to the coaches Mrs Julie Dyring, Ms Anna Francis, Mr James McQueen and Mr Jeremy Howell for their outstanding preparation of the swimmers and divers; and to all of

the parents and PE Staff for their support and officiating.

Congratulations to Kate Mcintosh (Year 12) who achieved 2nd place

in the GSV Finals Evening against some very tough competition. This was an invitational event and this resulted in Kate being crowned the second top diver amongst all twenty-four GSV schools in that particular competition.

It was also pleasing to seeso manyparents in the stands supporting their daughters and the team; as well as Mrs Burns in attendance as Patron of Swimming. Every swimmer and diver should be very proud of her own achievements as well as her contribution to the overall success of the team.

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Finals Evening Congratulations to the Loreto Toorak students who recorded one of the top ten times/scores for their swim/dive event amongst all twenty-four GSV Schools in the Championship Carnivals in Term 1. They were invited to compete at the GSV Finals Evening in twenty-four individual events and eleven relays. The girls achieved outstanding results: one gold medal, four silver medals and three bronze medals.

The team members were: Isabella Casey; Marcella Palma; Julia Guy; Eliza Tiernan; Genevieve Venosta; Odylia Kartadinata; Lily Quinn; Isabella Russo, Anna Guastalegname, Lucy Higgins; Claire Whitehead; Julia Sweeney; Kate Mcintosh; Keziah Hillas; Anna Hughes: Laura Foley; Bridget Foley; Nicole Hurley; Lauren Bastone; Eliza Christie; Tessa Kuiper; Carly Gregg; Julia Atkins; Olivia Wells: Annabelle MeNamara.

A special mention also goes to Olivia Wells and Keziah Hillas who competed in the Australian Age Swimming Championships in

Sydney over the Easter holidays. e

Loreto Aquatic Congratulations to Loreto Aquatic swimmers Laura Foley and Annabelle McNamara who have qualified for the Australian Age Swimming Championships to be held in Sydney over the Easter holidays. This is an exceptional achievement for the girls and they

Top: Ellen Cullity at the GSV Championship Diving Carnival

are working extremely hard, training up to nine times a week.

Above: Isabella Casey at the GSV Swimming Finals Evening. MSAC

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since 1924, new and exciting treasures reveal themselves in the

intricate wallpaper, albeit in sepia tone. No colour photos of the

most unsuspected nooks and crannies.

wallpaper appear to have been taken or survive in our Heritage Collection.

From the time the School moved into Mandeville Hallin 1924 until

1973, the first floor rooms were used for their intended purposes

Small remnants of the wallpapers survive behind some of the

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timber beading and a more substantial, but still a small portion

luxurious wallpaper and boarded by decorative timber beading,

survives behind the servant's bell in the second dressing room.

copped a severe battering, to the point where the wallpaper had to be removed.

But even that small sample is far too small to ascertain the extent and repeat of the pattern of the paper.

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D evel°pment Office EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President:

Michael Tsotsos

Vice President: Loretta Cinque Vice President: Christine Walsh

Secretary:

Lee Stanley

Treasurer:

Louise Date

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Stevens with a cheque for funds raised by the Parents' Association in 2008.

In 2008. these funds were used to install

electronic whiteboards throughout the Junior and Senior School.

Loreto Mandeville Hall Parents Association

In 2009, the Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak Parents' Association is raising money for the refurbishment and upgrade of the catering facilities within the School, particularly the Junior School kitchen.

LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL TOORAK PARENTS' ASSOCIATION TENNIS DAY On Wednesday 18 March approximately 140 Loreto women enjoyed the Annual Tennis Day with a lovely lunch at Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club. The ladies were blessed with fine weather on the day and raised over $2,000 from the raffle for the Parents' Association.

Parents'Association 1 LORETO WELCOMES PROGRAM The Loreto Welcomes Program is a collaborative effort between the School and Parent volunteers designed to: · Facilitate communication between School and Parents

Welcome new families into the Loreto School community Provide a support structure for Parents

"Promoting a spirit of participation, generosity and goodwill amongst parents by working to forge a dynamic School/Parent Partnership for the benefit of all our girls."

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Development and Admissions & Marketing Offices with all our Loretta Ulnque, Liz Hunt, Claire Girarot

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Parent Coordinators of the Loreto Welcomes Program

Being a Parent Rep is an exciting and rewarding link with the School, it is an enjoyable way of involving yourself in the life of our Community!

LORETO WELCOMES COCKTAIL PARTY It was with a wonderful sense of connectedness that the whole

School Community gathered on Friday 13 February 2009 to celebrate the inaugural Loreto Welcomes Cocktail Evening. Over 600 parents and staff gathered on the lawn and surrounds of the

Junior School to engage in an evening of conversation, friendship and unity to celebrate both the commencement of the school year and to open our commemorations for the 400 year anniversary of Loreto Education Worldwide.

Delicious canapAs arranged and served by the wonderful staff at Sodexho, fine wine, lovely music and the sublime backdrop of Mandeville Hall Mansion in the distance provided all the ingredients for a wonderful and memorable evening. i

The Loreto Welcomes Program isa collaborative effort between the School and parent volunteers designed to facilitate communication between School and parents, welcome new families into the Loreto

School community and provide a support structure for parents from Preparatory to Year 6. The Program combines the resources and leadership of the School with the generosity and goodwill of parents to welcome new families into the School community and promote amongst all parents a spirit of participation and mutual support.

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak would like to personally thank the Loreto Welcomes Parent Coordinators, Loretta Cinque, Claire Girardi and Liz Hunt for their unstinting support throughout the whole preparation for this event, and extend a huge thank you also to our Loreto Welcomes Class Representatives for their assistance and communication with their respective year levels. We look forward to maintaining this tradition of celebration as a whole School Community each and every Year henceforth. 39

evelopment Office 1 The beautiful gardens and grounds of Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak have always been welcoming and significant in providing creative learning and reflective spaces for our School. To continue the improvement of our grounds we are developing specific areas

Annual Giving Give for our Grounds

imaginatively and mindful of the long term need to save and use wisely a precious resource - water.

The next stage of our Grounds Improvement Plan includes:

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The re-design of The Glade (formerly The Gully and The Grotto) into an outdoor learning and recreation area for our students. This will involve landscaping, paving, seating and

screening to enhance the use of this space.

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continuing reduced rainfall. This will assist in ensuring the survival of our School's aesthetic landscape. The progressive direction of harvested rainwater to our kitchens and to our bathrooms for toilet flushing, hand basins and showering whilst modelling for our students the prudent conservation of water.

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support our School through our Annual Giving Program for 2009. Dr Susan Stevens

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Glorious Music

Celebrating 400 Years of Loreto Tradition Anthony Halliday in Recital Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is delighted to present our Piano Series in celebration of 400 years of Loreto tradition. Anthony Halliday is an internationally acclaimed pianist and organist and we invite you to be part of his exciting musical journey. His remaining two recitals will take place in the newly refurbished Chapel of Christ the King at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak. The School is proud to present Anthony Halliday in Recital.

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Ken and Simone Adams

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Roger Gill

Helen Reid

Joe Barberis and Angela Torcasio

Roger and Lesley Gillespie

Peter and Gabrielle Rowsthorn

Marian Bare

Stephen and Patricia Gorman

Stephen and Kate Russell

Nancye Best

Roshan and Debbie Gunawardana

Patrick and Susan Russo

Nicholas and Linda Brennan

Frederic and Catherine Haig

Terry and Annabelle Scanlon

Jonathon and Gabrielle Broome

Peter and Melanie Hannon

Andrew Schmidt

Reg and Maria Brownell

Patsy Hanson

Michael and Louise Scully

Aileen Buesing

Conrad and Kim Hauser

Catherine Sim

Pat Burke

Nicholas and Jane Healey

Richard Simpson

Michael and Fiona Burn

Gerard and Ruth Higgins

Gaspare and Saverina Sirianni

Robbie and Elizabeth Burns

Peter and Kerryn Higgins

Werner and Wena Spies

Wallace and Joan Cameron

David and Nina Hummerston

Susan Stevens

Christopher and Helene Canavan

Lee and Simone lafrate

Nerida Sullivan

Martin Casey and Suzanne Raabe

lain and Annemaree Jones

Luong Ta and Kim Phan

Donald and Lucy Christie

Mark and Linda Kerr

Carlo Vaccari

Tony and Loretta Cinque

Amy Lally

Richard van der Merwe and Sue Laws

Alexander and Nicola Commins

Sue Lally

Trish Vardy

John and Joan Connellan

Patrick and Maree Leggett

Matthew and Sarah Vaughan

David and Sally Curtain

Andrew and Alison Leyden

Peter and Christine Walsh

Stephen and Helen Curtain

Garry and Gillian Mand

Professor Gary Warne

Colin and Michelle De Lutis

Michelina Mandile

David and Elizabeth Wells

Michael and Sally Donovan

Mark McCombe and Elizabeth Hunt

Leonie Williamson

Anonymous

Michael and Majella Donovan

Toni Meehan

Tony and Rose Doolan

Damien and Julie Nash

Rohan and Jane Dummett

Phan and Lan Nguyen

Bernard and Eileen Dunn

Brendan and Grace O'Brien

Sally Edwards

Parents' Association

Angela Elliot

Past Pupils' Association

Alexander and Romayne Fabbri

Jan Paull

Mrs Rose Doolan

Mark and Darryl Foley

John and Carolyn Pereira

Director of Development

Warwick and Bernadette Foster

Mary Petrie

Stuart and Grace Fowler

Louise Peyton

The School gratefully acknowledges

Annaleise Fredman

Chris Pidcock and Lisa Barker

the generosity of our School

Lolita Frederico

Michael and Caroline Quinert

Community. Thank you

Development Office INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY BREAKFAST We celebrated International Women's Day with Breakfast at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak. Gathered in the School Auditorium were 154

members of our community: staff, students, mothers, daughters, grandmothers, past pupils and a few gentlemen all proudly wearing the historical colours of purple, green and white.

This is a significant year in that we celebrate 400 years of Loreto education worldwide. As we are doing now, all over the world, thousands will honour the memory of a 17tli century Yorkshire woman, England's foremost pioneer of female education - Mary Ward.

Today, young women in Mary Ward schools, learn from her, to accept the social and wider responsibility that comes with privilege, to be: "seekers of truth and doers of justice". We welcomedtwo wonderfulguestspeakers, SchooICaptain Sarah Vanderkley and Professor Robyn Guymer, a retinal specialist at

the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Head of the Macular Research Unit, at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), University of Melbourne. Both speakers delighted their audience with their personal stories and interpretation of International Women's Day. We al[ left the Breakfast feeling inspired in our involvement in the education of girls and women. As Mary Ward's followers, we continue to work for women to have the chance to fulfil their potential. top: Professor Robyn Guymer with Sarah Vanderkiey, School Captain and (above) with Dr Susan Stevens and Mr Mark McCombe

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Breakfast Series 2009SOCIAL JUSTICE BREAKFAST On Thursday 26 March, over 250 Loreto Toorak students, parents, staff and friends joined together to listen to one of Melbourne's

SCIENCE BREAKFAST

most prominent Barristers, Mr Julian MeMahon talk about Law,

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Justice and Human Rights. Guests listened intently to Julian's view

Guest Speaker: Professor Suzanne Cory

of'human rights'and were left questionning theirown opinions and ideals on the topic.

Director of The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Julian McMahon has acted either as sole counsel or junior

counsel in numerous complex matters, including police corruption, terrorism, drug, murder, sex, commercial fraud, tax evasion and death penalty cases.

LITERARY BREAKFAST

Julian has spent the last few years involved in cases of police

Tuesday 25 August 2009

corruption, terrorism, the death penalty in various countries,

currently acting for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan from GLS COMBINED SCHOOLS BREAKFAST

the Bali 9 and has recently been involved in the case of the alleged Churchill arsonist.

Wednesday 2 September 2009

The Breakfast Series Program 2009 will again this year feature an

Loreto Speaker: Jane Nathan (Class of '67)

array of high calibre speakers on a variety of topics. The focus for each Breakfast this year has come about due to the enthusiasm

President, Australian Population Institute;

of additional faculties wanting to be part of the Series including

Governor, St Vincent's Hospital Foundation:

Social Justice, Business and Politics. Please contact Kylie Lawtey

Member, MCC Committee; Principal, Government Matters

in the Development Office on 9823 8167 for tickets. JUNIOR SCHOOL

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Thursday 3 September 2009

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January 2009

Two very special Reunions occurred over the Christmas holidays. Many of our Loreto Past Pupils living in Asia gathered at a Reunion

Dinner in Hong Kong. Dr Susan Stevens, Principal, and Mrs Rose Doolan, Director of Development, were delighted to share an evening of stories, memories, laughter and celebration of the Loreto connections that mean so much to them with this enthusiastic group of Past Pupils. Anna Leung (Class of '81) worked enthusiastically to organise a wonderful night.

A week later Dr Stevens joined the touring Music Students and welcomed more than forty Past Pupils from Loreto Toorak, Kirribilli, Normanhurst and Marryatville to the University Women's Club, London. Again, excitement and enthusiasm abounded as Past Pupils

from 1938 to the present day gathered. Conversation was lively, friendships were made and renewed, contact details were swapped and all were thrilled to be together. The strength of the Loreto Spirit was palpable and there was hardly a dry eye in the Club after the Music Students, who opened the Reunion with a beautiful performance, sang Queen of Loreto. Meaghan O'Loughlin, Therese Hanrahan and Katie Fay (Ralph), all members of the Class of '98, and Sinead O'Donnell, Class of '94, helped to organise this memorable day for our Past Pupils living in Europe and the UK. Their efforts were greatly appreciated by all.

Hong Kong A wonderful Reunion of Past Pupils from Loreto Toorak, Kirribilli and Normanhurst took place in Hong Kong in January. Past Pupils from the Class of 1959 to 1993 enjoyed a very special evening together at the Top Deck at the Jumbo. Conversation flowed easily as all chatted and shared stories and experiences. Alison regaled the group with her story of the Pope's visit to Sydney and her close encounter with His Holiness who travelled with his entourage on her cruiser around the Harbour. Georgina was expecting her second child and everyone was so pleased to hear some weeks later of the safe arrival of Harriet. Anna Keenan had moved to Switzerland several months before

and organised a visit back to Hong Kong in the week of the Reunion. Indeed everyone had much to share and celebrate. All present so appreciated the marvellous job done by Reunion Coordinator Anna Leung who worked tirelessly to organise the night for us all.

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Many of the Hong Kong Reunion Group caught the ferry over to the restaurant in Aberdeen together.

Avery enthusiastic group at the Top Deck at Ine Jurni)0 in Aberdeen. a wonuerful venue organised by Anna Leung.

London Upon h:earing we were having a Loreto Reunion in London we didn't know exactly what to expect. The day was held as part of the worldwide celebrations of 400 years of Mary Ward Schools and it turned out to be a great success. The event was held at the University Women's Club in Mayfair. Upon arrival we were all greeted by Dr. Susan Stevens at the top of a grand staircase. We collected our name tags, sipped champagne and introduced ourselves to one another. There were forty-two Past Pupils, some of whom had graduated as recently as 2000 and some who had graduated as far back as 1938. We soon discovered mutual connections such as a mother,

grandmother, sister or friend from the same year. It was great to learn what everyone had been getting up to over the years since they had left Loreto Toorak.

We were then lead into the Drawing Room to watch the Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak School Orchestra perform for us. The highlight was when we all sang Queen of Loreto, something we never imagined happening in London. After the Recital we continued into the Library where we were all seated for lunch. Dr Stevens commenced the lunch with a really interesting talk on the history of Mary Ward Schools worldwide and what it meant to be part of something so special. As Past Pupils, we were now able to truly understand what an amazing woman Mary Ward was and what great sacrifices she made. We are the direct beneficiaries of her struggle to give women a right to an education all those years ago. Thanks to Mary Ward that room in London was full of independent, educated and worldly women. One story in particular from the day showed how the Loreto global community is so important. Meaghan O'Loughlin met Gwen Searle who graduated from Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak in 1938 and has been living in Oxfordshire for the past sixty years. She came to 45

Development Office 1 the London reunion in the hope of finding some connection with her past. Although she and Meaghan graduated exactly sixty years P ....#.*I

apart, this connection could be found through Meaghan's third generation Loreto family: Meaghan's grandmother, June McCann (nee Shelton) went to Loreto Toorak and was School Captain in 1942. June's sister Valda was in Gwen's year at the School and

they were good friends. It felt so special for Meaghan and Gwen to be able to make this global and timely connection. It made us all realise that it is only in the light of an event like this that we fully appreciate what an amazing institution Loreto is. On behalf of all the past pupils who were lucky enough to attend the London Loreto Reunion, we would like to thank Dr Stevens for

hosting the day, the Loreto Toorak Touring Music Students for their wonderful performance, the Loreto Toorak teachers for ensuring

the day ran smoothly and Mrs Kate Russell who oversaw the organisation of the event. We are all looking forward to the 500

Above:Dr Stevens with Reunion Coordinators (from left) There. Hanrahan, Meaghan O'Laughlin and Katie Fay (Ralph)

year Reunion. Below: Dr Susan S

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hing up and sharing stories of travels. adventures ai. -intries far from 'home.

Reunions Class of 1958 Reunion The Class of 1958 Reunion gave us the opportunity to renew old friendships and reminisce about old times. The Reunion, held at

Loreto Toorak was beautifully organised by Mrs Kate Russell. Most of us arrived with a similar curious expression and were pleased

to recognise faces, with and without our glasses. Kerry Bates travelled from the United States and Sue South from Queensland.

Danny DeCapele and Sue Webb were unfortunately unable to join us on the day

L Some of the Class ot 1958 Reunion group enjoying a visit to the

We were interested to learn of the progress the School has made over the past fifty years both in the way students learn and how they are encouraged to achieve their potential. Following lunch and much animated chat, we meandered around the buildings looking for points of reference. We were delighted to discover there were many side by side with the impressive new facilities.

newly refurbished Chapel of Christ the King

A group photo beside the recently completed bronze sculpture of Mary Ward brought to a close a very happy and reflective day. Celia Lamprell (Russo) '58

Class of 1969 Reunion O Causa Nostrae Laetitiae The mathematics seemed impossible and our personal physical presentation improbable. How could it have been forty years since

we sang our last school Holiday Hymn in the now luminescent Chapel of Christ the King?

But there we were, in fine voice, on Friday 13 March, fifty or so of us

along with four Loreto sisters and our Year 6 teacher Mrs Marron; rejoicing in each other's company, in the fifty Loreto years of Sister

Toni Matha ibvm AM and commemorating our four classmates who had departed far too soon. It was a wonderfully reflective start to our Reunion.

Later, corralled as we were in decades past, for photos on the school steps and smiling seraphically into the strategically setting sun; d* vu was all about us. A magical school tour of the sparkling pool (boys' change room?) and sensational Science Centre spawned the somewhat plaintive comment more than once: "1 might have been good at science/swimming with these facilities". (Then again there'd have been no excuses!)

Saturday's lunch at Jo Moon's idyllic seaside eyrie sported serried ranks of Loreto blue champagne flutes and tables dressed with mint-striped and pink-flowered cloths groaning under the weight of deliciously delectable dishes which provided the force that momentarily halted our chatter. The pyramidal presentation of dessert cakes defies description.

The Class ot 1958 make the acquaintance of the Sculpture 01 Mary Ward

Tales from Perth, Sydney, Canberra, Tasmania, Byron Bay, country Australia and closer at hand; letters from Rome, Sydney and country Victoria; stories of bush fires, aged parents, children still at school and new grandchildren, husbands-at-work and husbands-

retired; careers in progress, artistic and sporting pursuits; health

triumphs and disasters: fame, fortune and folly kept us all engaged for hours on end.

Our 400 Reunion had characteristics common to all decadal

reunions between friends with long shared histories: the ability to

relate quickly and deeply as if no time at all had passed. But forty years compels deeper reflection. We have passed the half way mark of reunions! We have shared the myriad individual patterns of our own lives: different but with common themes: turbulent 20s, thriving 30s, feisty 40s and forgiving 50s.

As we celebrated the sheer exhilaration of finally being ourselves, perhaps we were living out the promise of: "So shall we laugh in the latter day / 0 causa nostrae laetitiae!"

Specialthanksto fellow reunion committeemembers: Sally(Gunnis) Edwards, Jo (Connaughton) Lonergan, Liz (Lachal) Halpin. Sabina (Lynch) Huggins and Jo (Moon) Gunnerson. Catherine (Sweeney) Walter AM 47

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Canberra Reunion A very happy and successful Annual Reunion Mass and Luncheon was held in Canberra in March. It was wonderful to see so many of the Loreto Sisters in attendance and to hear about the events

planned in this significant year for all in the Loreto Family. Loreto Ex-Students Association President, Merran Hunter and

Secretary, Cynthia Kimlin gathered approximately seventy Past Pupils together and all the Loreto Schools in Australia were represented. Dr Susan Stevens and Mrs Kate Russell were delighted to meet and catch up with some of our Loreto Toorak Past Pupils.

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Class of 1949 and 60 Plus Reunion Afteran accomplished performance by five of our Senior Musicians, Dr Susan Stevens took great pleasure in welcoming more than fifty Past Pupils from the Classes of 1935 to 1949 back to Loreto

for the Annual 60 Plus Luncheon. Dr Stevens spoke about the significance of this year, in which we are celebrating 400 Years

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of Mary Ward Education, in the life of the School and our Loreto Family worldwide. She mentioned several of the special events organised including the Loreto Connect Week, Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral and the Annual Music Concert and invited all present to join the Past Pupils' Choir. Dr Stevens pointed out the importance of this Annual Luncheon in the School Calendar as it gives the School an opportunity to honour its more senior Past Pupils and noted the delight shown by the Musicians in playing to such an appreciative audience. School Captains Sarah Vanderkley and Siana Madden added their own warm welcome and shared highlights of the year thus far

Lunch was served in the Reception Room and the Conservatory

Top: Members of the Class of 1949 gatliered in the Conservatory where laughter and happy discussion were the order of the day

Above: The Reception Room was the luncheon venue for

and it was lovely to see friends share many memories and stories

Past Pupils from the Classes of 1935 to 1948 and again lively

of the intervening years and enjoy a special day together.

conversation prevailed.

Development Office Making connections in the spirit of Mary Ward

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The Loreto Toorak Past Pupils' Association is continuing its support of Teacher Trainee Programs in Timor Leste and of the

HE. Strong Young Mums Program run in the Wilcannia Forbes area of Western New South Wales. Updates on both of these MARY

programs will be given in the October Mandevillian.

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In this edition we feature the Collective Voices Project which has been established in Darjeeling, India. Loreto Family International has been supporting the work of the Loreto Sisters in India for many years.

President's Report

Picnic in the Park

The year 2009 is a special time for celebration, as we reflect and

Our first Picnic in the Park for 2009 was held at Hays Paddock, Kew. It was a great opportunity for Past Pupils and their children

focus on 400 years of Loreto Education around the world.

to meet, relax, chat and play in a beautiful park with very enticing The Mary Ward 400 celebrations have already commenced, as

play equipment.

Mary Ward Connect Week occurred in mid March. The Annual

Music Concert will be held later in the year, and I would encourage

Do try to join us at Rare Bears, Camberwell, on Tuesday 11 August

all Past Pupils to seriously consider joining the Past Pupils' Choir.

at 10.00am for an inside play and then at Orrong Romanis Park ,

In particular, I would like to extend an invitation to the Loreto

Toorak, on Thursday 12 November for our final gathering.

Mandeville Hall Community to attend Loreto Federation, to be held in August at Loreto Coorparoo, Brisbane.

In conjunction with the celebratory events at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, there is a Mary Ward backpack travelling around Australia visiting all current Loreto communities, and those where Loreto Sisters have worked since 1857. The backpack (containing a journal, photos, memoirs etc) will then travel to Rome for the 400 Year celebrations of Loreto Sisters from all over the world.

The Loreto Breakfast Series occurring in the Auditorium has already proved to be a huge success, with speakers such as Professor Robyn Guymer and Julian McMahon captivating the

participants at the breakfasts. The Annual Breakfast at the MCG with Genazzano, Loreto Toorak and Sacrd Coeur looks to be just

From Left: Angela Kos with Bethany, Beccy Nichols with Heidi and Kate Curry at Hays Paddock

as exciting as in previous years. We look forward to hearing one of our own committee members, Jane Nathan, speaking about this year's theme of 'Time, Talent and Treasure.'

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fantastic way to stay in touch with your friends and your school.

I would like to thank personally all involved with the Past Pupils'

Association for their time and support thus far, and encourage all of their wonderful efforts to continue. There will be some fantastic

Coffee and Conversation continues at Ozanam House

on the first Friday of the month. All volunteers are enthusiastically welcomed.

events taking place this year, so I look forward to seeing as many Past Pupils as possible involved in this very special year. Please contact Kate Russell for details on 9823 8148 or

Caroline Power €06) President, Past Pupils' Association

kate.russell@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

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Making connections in the spirit of Mary Ward

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Community ownership through proactive partnerships

Access to education and nutrition, feeling safe, a community where women and children are valued and heard... for some women in the world these are unattainable necessities without

the vital help of Mary Ward International.

Mary Ward International Australia (MWIA) supports the works for education, justice and development undertaken by Loreto Sisters and the r colleagues in areas of need in Australia and around the world.

Some of the latest projects that have been made possible thanks to donations and support from generous individuals, schools, friends and families include: empowering young mothers, improving literacy, providing dignity, making education possible, building sustainable communities, providing opportunities for at risk youth, equipping under-resourced science laboratories and so much more. These projects have made invaluable differences to the lives of so many communities, families, women and children. However there are always more voices to be heard, more networks to be made and more possibilities to explore.

One of the major projects MWIA is currently hoping to support focuses on empowering the community to take an active part in their community's development and planning. The "Collective Voices" project aims to create linkages with the service providers

The MWDC's and CINI's strong belief is that the key to long term and sustainable change to poverty and inequality is to build partnerships that are child and women centred and friendly. As well

as providing appropriate services this also means that children and women are seen as main stakeholders and are empowered through knowing their rights and entitlements; to participate in every aspect of the social development process.

With your support, the Collective Voices project can proceed and focus on the following activities:

Undertake needs assessment and situational analysis sample survey (5% of the total population) substantiate with qualitative techniques.

and local government institutions to ensure sustainability of their

Develop a communication plan by reviewing existing

community. Community ownership through proactive partnership

government and non government materials, develop new

is key to this project.

materials with literacy, age and gender specific integrated messaging.

The goal of this project in Panighatta, in the Loreto region of Darjeeling India, is to create a model "Woman-Youth-Child Friendly Community" whereby women, youth and children will be helped to find a voice in the planning process in their community and have access to education, health, nutrition and protection. The project aims at bringing the three key stakeholder groups closer together: women, adolescents and children; service providers, and Panchayat representatives (akin to local government council members).

Carry out training of community members to strengthen their capacity to partipicate:

Training of Master level trainers (Project Implementation Team members)

Training of primary stakeholders - women's group, children and adolescents

Training of secondary stakeholders: service providers and Panchayat representatives.

The Mary Ward Development Centre (MWDC) in Darjeeling is

Implement community activities such as interpersonal

collaborating with the Child In Need Institute (CINI) to undertake

communication through home-based visits and information

this project. The MWDC is the Australian equivalent of MWI in Darjeeling and the CINI is a national NGO championing health and nutrition, education and protection, co-founded by Australian

distribution, awareness programs like fairs, street theatre, help

Loreto Sister, Sr Pauline Prince ibvm.

Women's Day.

desk at the local market, celebrating one-time events such

as World AIDS Day, Anti-Child Labour Day and International

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Form community support groups comprising critical service providers, Panchayat members, women and adolescents,

as well as children's and youth clubs aiming at peer based support.

Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework for the , project. 1 Document the program process and developing an operational

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Hold a conference/workshop at the conclusion of the project to

share information, outcomes and evaluation, and possibilities for project replication elsewhere.

We are able to assist these projects in partnership with Loreto Family International and generous individuals.

The professionalism in the planning and development of this project is an exemplary example of the well thought out, important

and sustainable projects that MWIA funds. To help MWIA support this worthwhile project please email Janet Palafox ibvm, Executive

Officer MWIA mwiaustralia@loreto.ora.au or call (03) 9813 4023.

When you support MWIA you join a global network of like minded

individuals, families, groups and businesses, who value social justice, health access and education for all.

Join us and make a difference.

Celebrating Mary Ward 400 Years A series of special events has been planned to celebrate 400 years of Mary Ward Education. All Past Pupils from Toorak and all other Loreto Schools are warmly invited to attend, Please put the dates in your Diary. SUNDAY 19 JULY

Landing Day Mass

St Francis Church, Melbourne

2.30pm

Mass will be followed by a Photographic Exhibition and Afternoon Tea WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST

Annual Music Concert

Hamer Hall, Melbourne

7.30pm

Join the Past Pupils Choir and sing some of your favourite Loreto songs FRIDAY 21 - SUNDAY 23 AUGUST

Federation at Coorparoo in Brisbane see notice page 55

THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

Combined Past Parents' and Past Pupils' Cocktail Party

SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak in Mandeville Hall

7.00pm

Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral

2.30pm

For all enquiries about these events contact Kate Russell 98238148 kate.russell@loretotoorak .vic.edu.au

Past Pupil Profiles

Mary Cass ('28) Mary Noelle Cass, the youngest of four girls in a family of thirteen children, was one of the first pupils to come across to Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak from Albert Park in September 1923.

Officially opened in 1924 the School actually accepted its first pupils in the previous year. Mary has a rich tapestry of memories of her years at Loreto Toorak which she willingly shares. Her lively,

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engaging personality makes her a delightful companion with whom

to indulge in a trip down memory lane.

Mary started at Loreto when she was ten years old. Her three sisters completed their education at Albert Park so Mary was the

only one in the family to venture across to Loreto Toorak. She has fond memories of the Nuns who, in times very different to those of today, taught almost everything (with the exception of Physical Culture, taught by Mr Michael Hay who was loved by all the girls). Mother Superior was Mother Rita, Mistress of Schools, Mother Aquin, who was a wonderful person, greatly loved by all. Mother Eucharia taught Mary sewing. Mother Anne, the art teacher, was a gifted artist and occasionally known to finish a painting for her students. The Oak Parlour was, as it is today, the venue for music lessons. Mother Madeleine taught music. She was a wonderful musician who organised functions, bringing in musicians such as Sir Bernard Heinze and Amy and Eileen Castles. Mother Nuala taught Mary maths and one day offered Mary the opportunity to stay back for some extra help. Mary asked "Do I have to?" Mother Nuala responded in a serious tone, "Mary you don't have to do anything you don't want to?"

40/ke Mary's memory of the first Mass in the Chapel of Christ the King was of a somewhat nerve-wracking experience owing to the fact that she was asked to read the address to Mother Provincial who

with Mary who expressed great concern for women today,

was coming from the West. With great ceremony Mass began

particularly in Africa, where a good education is, for so many,

and despite her trembling hands and a slightly shaky page she

only a dream. Mary's years at Loreto Toorak were happy ones,

got through it! Another memory was of a more relaxed occasion

they profoundly influenced the many years that were to follow.

- a fancy dress party. Mary went as a Puritan wearing an outfit made out of grey and white crepe paper by her mother. Mary won a prize for "sustained character". Friendships with Margaret Gleeson,

After leaving School, Mary became a telephonist. She married

Betty Mumme, Girly O'Sullivan, Sheila Pitt and Laura Hayden, who

John and had four daughters, Barbara, Jennifer, Virginia and

went on to become Mother Provincial and sadly died a premature

Jacqueline and one son James. Mary has been a devoted

death on her arrival in Rome, to name a few, were all very special

mother, grandmother to sixteen much loved grandchildren

to Mary.

and great-grandmother to five great-grandchildren whom

she adores. She and John travelled extensively, visiting their family overseas and exploring Europe and beyond. Over all the With the telling, Mary's stories reveal her deep love and respect

years and challenges faced, Mary has been strengthened by

for the Loreto Nuns who taught her. These Nuns greatly impressed

her abiding faith and her cheerful, optimistic outlook. She has

Mary who does not consider herself an academic but who believes

loved those around her with a warm and generous heart and

that, remaining true to the vision of Mary Ward, they endeavoured

has done much. A Mary Ward woman!

to bring out the character of the person. Mary Ward's desire to educate girls who did not have access to education resonates 53

Development Office I love London, but I look forward to living in the same city as my

Meaghan O'Loughlin ('98)

family and friends one day soon. My school days, and in particular

Had I been asked to write a Past Pupil Profile five years ago, 1

will ever fully appreciate. The upbringing I had, the friends I made

don't think I would have done The Mandevillian any favours, My appreciation of Loreto Toorak has only recently hit home after

my time at Loreto Toorak, influenced my life in a bigger way than I

and a few lessons in a Mary Ward tradition have made me the woman I am today.

attending the London Loreto Reunion. I came away from the

Reunion feeling fortunate and privileged to have gone to Loreto Toorak. In 1998, Year 12 was one of the best years of my life. In fact I loved all my school years. 1 loved rowing; even now I still remember

the most intense nerves running through my body at The Head of

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Schoolgirls' regatta. 1 indulged my taste for healthy competition in netball, gymnastics and aerobics competitions. 1 think it was the

hard training involved that made any goal seem reachable and, even if we didn't win, just knowing that we'd performed to our best still could give me a natural high. At least that's what my Dad said. The best thing about school were the friendships I made. Those t

friendships still remain today, even reaching out across a couple of rather large oceans.

I studied Bachelor of Nursing at Australian Catholic University. Working as a nurse after university brought feelings that I don't find

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anywhere else. Simply a smile from a patient or the knowledge that I'm able to help in some small way makes my day. In April 20051 left Australian shores to go travelling. 1 started my journey in South Africa travelling through Botswana, Namibia and Zambia which was an adventure I will never forget. I then backpacked through Europe for three months.

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In August 20051 landed on English soil, intending to stay only for a few months, but a few things happened that I didn't expect. In April, when I'd walked through the silver doors at Melbourne airport (the

ones my Mum now calls; 'the doors that eat her children'), one of my best friends said to me, "Just don't go falling in love with any foreigners". 1 guess I didn't hear her.

I used to think that it was luck that landed me on my feet. But looking

Caroline Jane Power (' 06)

back, 1 might now say that it was my discovering a confidence in myself that I didn't know I had, that got me where I am today.

After completion of VCE in 2006, I have undertaken tertiary studies

I found it hard at times being away from home, and of course I

at the University of Melbourne, where I am currently completing

missed my friends and family. 1 still do, very much. But I guess,

my final year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science. I am yet to

without sounding too much of a dreamer, 1 found myself.

decide if I'm to continue studying. Honours is still on the cards! I have continued my love of sport and have played hockey for

both Melbourne University and MCC (2009). I have also been quite I am now the Nurse in Charge (Sister) at a gynaecology, obstetrics

involved with the Melbourne University Land and Food Resources

and sexual health clinic in one of the most recognised healthcare

Students' Association, juggling my responsibilities as president

addresses in Europe - Harley Street. In this role I carry out

this year of both the LFRSA and the Loreto Toorak Past Pupils'

consultations and educate patients on sexual health issues.

Association.

The highlights of my life since leaving Loreto Toorak have all been

I have enjoyed thoroughly the many opportunities that studying

a part of my overseas experience: being able to travel to eight

Agricultural Science has presented; the numerous field trips to

different countries in a year with Europe at my doorstep, seeing

rural Victoria, weeks studying up at Dookie College, and all of the

amazing musicians at English summer festivals and learning about

wonderful people I've mel at University, and am looking forward to

a big wide world beyond my much loved Oz.

a career in this fabulous industry.

The wonderful all-round Loreto Education which I was fortunate

Melbourne Mathematics Methods course whilst everybody was

enough to receive will always remain with me. There were numerous

enjoying their summer, all in order to qualify for my course as I

extra-curricular activities that I was encouraged to participate in,

didn't have the correct pre-requisite. This has taught me that

including Sport, Music, Drama and Debating. Whilst I was never

perseverance and persistence most definitely pays off, as I am now

a 'star,' I am so glad to have had the opportunity to be part of so

close to completing my degree.

many facets of Loreto school life. Great memories are too many to list, however some of the more notable ones include:

the numerous camps; including Camp Rumbug (Year 7), Music Camp (Year 7), Grampians Hiking (Year 9), Christian Living Camp (Year 10), Central Australia (Year 11), and in particular Star Camp which I participated in at the end of Year 12, where students from St. Kevin's College, Xavier College, Genazzano

Loreto Education has influenced my life by giving me the courage and belief to make the most of the many opportunities that have thus far been presented to me. I also realise how fortunate I am to have had a Loreto Education, I am determined to make a difference

and hopefully share my experiences with others.

and Loreto Toorak spent a week caring for disabled children in a positive environment. I would encourage all Year 12 students to seriously consider this as an option as it was so rewarding. the GSV sport; including Softball, Netball, Hockey, Soccer, Cricket and Rowing. Amongst all of these, I was fortunate enough to be a part of a few wins!

· I played the flute in both the Concert Band and the Symphonic Band, along with singing in the Choir. Performing atthe Robert Blackwood Hall was always a highlight. The interesting and thought-provoking Year 12 Ethics classes with Ms Brown, where controversial topics were thoroughly debated in a stimulating and often entertaining environment. Participating in the Annual Performing Arts Festival was always

Federation 2009

"Creating Pathways" Loreto Coorparoo

Brisbane 21-23 August The months are flying by and it will soon be time for Federation in Brisbane. We have put together a great program that will address the theme of Creating Pathways.

such great fun, and fantastic to have the entire Senior School

Our speakers come from all parts of the community and

involved. Most memorably, in my first year at Loreto Toorak,

will each be sharing their experiences and wisdom with us.

Mornane scooped the awards pool - a great start! We are very excited that Ms Clare Martin, CEO of the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has agreed to speak to us, As the world is experiencing a time of enormous economic uncertainty it is important that we look at pathways that can support the marginalised and disadvantaged within our world.

Another highlight of the week-end will be a cocktail party and book launch of Loreto in Australia by Mary Ryllis Clark on the Friday night. This book is part of the celebrations of Mary Ward 400 and it will definitely resonate with the whole Loreto family. We will also be hosting the Federation Dinner on Saturday night looking over our beautiful Brisbane River.

We look forward to seeing many of our interstate delegates here in August soaking up our famously delightful Brisbane winter. A link to Federation will be added to the school website

as soon as the registration form is available. t

Please email me if you have any enquiries. M

Martine Whitton

I would simply say that life doesn't always go according to the

Federation President

best laid plans as there will always be disappointments, however

whittonm@bigpond.net.au

for every low, there will always be many highs. 1 spent my entire summer post-Year 12 trawling through a 400 page University of

Development Office News Snippets ALLISON MOONEY ('95) has been on the Deans List for

SOPIIIE -1 HUMBLE ('95) graduated from the University of

Academic Excellence for the past two terms at Michigan

Melbourne with a BA/LIB (Hons). Sophie worked as a lawyer

State University, East Lancing, Michigan. In the Fall term

at Malleson Stephen Jaques and as aide to then Governor of

she was admitted to the College of Education. She misses

Victoria, John Landy, AC, MBE, before moving to London, where

everyone at Loreto Tborak.

she was employed at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and

Deutsche Bank AG. She returned to Melbourne late last year and has commenced a new role as the Technical Adviser to

Four Loreto ladies, from left, Toorak Past Pupils ANNA

ASIC's Deputy Chairman, Jeremy Cooper.

STEINER ('81 ) and BRONWYN SHEEDY ('85): Kirribilli Past

Pupils KITTY POTTER ('88) and JOSI MAZARAKI ('90) at the official Memorial Service "in memory of those who lost their

In the past few years 1)1:IRDRE O'DAY ('56) has been studying

lives, families and friends in the Bushfires of Victoria" at St

the French allegorical figure of Liberty which originated with

John's Cathedral, Hong Kong on Friday 27 February.

the French Revolution, and was the subject of her Master's dissertation in 2006. Deirdre is now preparing a PhD thesis, in which she is attempting to unravel and catalogue the multitude

of forms or iconographies of the Liberty figure, as it appeared in painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking and decorative arts during the revolutionary period 1789-1799.

The figure, known popularly in France since the Revolution as Marianne, 4

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remains today the symbol of the French Republic

and still decorates the coinage and the stamps. In over two hundred years the figure has inevitably undergone certain

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stylistic changes, but the classical Roman figure on which the original Liberty was based, was recently radically transformed and updated when the Mariannes b some Parisian town halls

were modelled by Brigitte Bardot and Catherine Deneuve.

Deirdre enjoyed catching up with other Loreto Past Pupils at the London Reunion.

News from ANNA KEENAN (GATFIELD 246) who timed a recent

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This event was attended by Mr Les Luck, the Australian Consul-

General and his wife Jenny and organised by the Australian Consulate, and supported by the Hong Kong "Support Australia Group" - which includes members from the Australian Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Association, AusTrade, Australian

International School, Australian University Alumni, Chinese-

Australian Association and others. Approximately one hundred people joined the very moving and special Service.

visit back to Hong Kong so perfectly that she was able to catch up with friends at the Hong Kong Reunion.

"It was great to be able to attend the reunion in Hong Kong for the second year and a happy coincidence that I was there that weekend. It's been seventeen years since I've lived in Melbourne but I always feel an instant connection with girls from my old school. 1 lived in Hong Kong for five years, then moved to Geneva, Switzerland with my husband and our three children last September. We love being in Europe and we are all trying very hard to learn French. 1 often lament the fact that if I had spent more time listening to Madame Smetana instead of talking through French class my life would be so much easier

There have been many very well supported fund raising events

now! I am looking forward to attending the next reunion in

and initiatives in Hong Kong throughout February for bushfire

Europe."

victims and over A$60,000 was last week presented to Red Cross on behalf of those groups and many Australians and friends of Australians in Hong Kong. That's A$1 for every Aussie in Hong Kong!

Cards Anyone? ALISON ('04) and MICHELLE ('05) SMITHERAM are currently

in Queensland. ALISON is studying her first year of a two year International Studies degree at Bond University on the Gold Coast and MIC[IELLE is performing in the new John Frost

production of "Chicago " currently running in Brisbane.

The wedding of SARAH NORTHAM ('91) and Andrew Wiles on Saturday 28 February 2009 brought many girls from the Class of '91 and their parents back to Loreto to the Chapel of Christ

the King. Sarah and Andrew were thrilled with their special day and Sarah and her friends loved being back on their 'old turf'

JESSICA CICHY ('96) and Theo Dragiotis were married at Newman College Chapel last October. JESSICA completed her Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) at ACU and is now working for Melbourne Casino as Team Leader, Recruitment. She was attended by her sisters, SARAH ('99), who completed a Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations) RMIT, has begun a Bachelor of Arts, Melbourne University and is now working for Mercedes Benz Melbourne as Marketing and Events Manager, and GEORGINA ('08) who has commenced a Bachelor of Science (Valuation) at RMIT.

Friday 5 June 2009 Come and enjoy Bridge, Solo or your favourite card game in the beautiful front rooms of historic Mandeville Hall.

Arrange a table of friends to enjoy this special event.

10.30am-3.30pm Loreto Mandeville Hall

10 Mandeville Cres, Toorak tty*

$35.00 per person (includes a delicious lunch)

Everyone is welcome, it is not necessary to be a member of the Loreto family to enjoy the day. Perhaps someone in your family or a friend is a keen card player? Please let them know about this unique opportunity. AS

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Enquiries: Kate Russell 9823 8148 kate.russell@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au The Wedding of Jessica Cichy and Theo Dragiotis From Left: Peter Tsavoukos, Callan Novaselac. Theo and Jessica, Georgina Cichy and Sarah Cichy

All proceeds to support the Deirdre Rofe Scholarship Fund

jDevelopment Office Reunion Calendar May-December 2009 Reunion

Coordinators

Date

Melbourne Reunions Class of 1959

Adrienne Ryan

Saturday 10 October 2009 Function at Loreto Mandeville Hall, Toorak

Class of 1974

Vicki Rainford Jude Davey

Friday 4 September 2009 Cocktail Party At the home of Vicki Rainford

Class of 1979

Sue Olney and Committee

Saturday 10 October 2009 See Notice Below

Class of 1989

Ingrid Perronnet Sally Ericksen

Friday 12 June 2009

Drinks at School followed by Function at Toorak Bowling Club

Class of 1999

Bridget Cleary Prue Tehan

Friday 7 August 2009 Drinks at School followed by Function at The Argo, South Yarra

Class of 2004

Samantha Barrett Kesiah Madden

Friday 8 May 2009 Drinks at School followed by

Lisa Aranha Emily Wallace

Function at he Flying Duck Hotel, Prahran

Stephanie Hagan

Class of 2008

Kate Russell

Thursday 17 September 2009 Cocktail Party in Mandeville Hall 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Loreto Boys Reunion Kate Russell

Friday 24 July 2009 Drinks in the Junior School to be followed by

Celebrating 400 years of Mary Ward Education

Dinner in Mandeville Hall

Interstate Reunions Queensland Reunion Kate Russell Judy Hempel

Saturday 27 June 2009 Lunch at Terraces Restaurant,

Gold Coast

Mirage Resort, Gold Coast 11.30 for 12.30pm

Sydney Reunion

Kate Russell

Friday 31 July 2009 Cocktail Party at The Queen's Club, Sydney 6.30pm - 8.30pm

For enquiries about any of these Reunions and to update contact details please contact Kate Russell kate.russell@loretotoorak.vic. edu.au or 9823 8148

SAVE THE DATE: Class of 1979 Reunion Saturday 10 October 2009 7.30pm Invitations will be mailed in August. Make sure the school has your correct address! Enquiries:

Sue Olney (Hanrahan) ph 03 9885 0624 / 0403 380604 email olnevfamilv@biagond.com Catherine Proud (MacKinnon) ph 03 9853 0792 / 0408 664844 email catherine.Droud@aapt.net.au Leonie McLinden (Browne) ph 03 9885 4133 email mclinden@teksupport.net.au Mary Marasco (Ley) ph 03 9347 3209 email Marv@marasco.id.au If you have photos from school, parties, socials or special events since school involving school friends that you're willing to have displayed at the reunion please email copies to any one of us.

Past Pupils Family News

HATCHER

Births

HENDERSON Laura '94 and Robert Marchese

Andrea '85 and Sebastian Topet Emily, born 12/6/08, sister for Lucas

Stella Anna, born 27/06/08, sister for Massimo and Alana.

BANNIGAN

Susan '94 and Stuart Ackerley Lachlan James, born 14/11/08

KIFT

Georgina '91 and Adam Teare Harriet Jane Lamb, born 6/2/09, sister for Thomas

BIRD

Kellie (staff) and Ashley Bird William Amos Fraser, born 3/5/08, brother for Maddison

LEY

Lizzie '81 and Mark Gibbons

Joseph Yeong Joon, born 25/3/08, BRENNAN

brother for Matthew

Michelle (staff) and Mal Barclay Lily, born 1/4/09 MADIGAN

BRIGLIA

Dee '87 and Carl Willis

Thomas, born 13/10/08, brother for

Gabrielle '90 and John Dalton

Peter

Max Jules, born 25/12/08, brother for Edward and Jack McARDLE

BRITTAIN

Elizabeth '90 and Scott Martin

Sam, born 5/2/08, brother for Harry and Ben

Sarah '88 and Paul Moss

Charlie Ronald, 27/7/08, brother for Jared and Joshua

NAZZARI

Fiona '97 and Tony Interligi Cody Joseph, born 17/8/08

BROWNELL

Sara '92 and Gabriel Berra

Rafael Reg Brownell, born on 5/3/09

NICHOLLS

Annabel '94 and Ben Parry

Jonty Lachlan, born 11/11/08 CARROLL

Kate '94 and Patrick Cooney Vincent Patrick, born 14/11/08

O'BRIEN

Catherine '90 and Stephen Meade Ava Frances, born 29/5/08, sister for

FINNEY

Laura and Juliette

Kate '94 and Sam Grindal

Fred, born 3/08, brother for Harry O'HALLORAN Louise '92 and Sean Dempsey FINNIGAN

Eliza Rose, born 12/12/08, sister for

Jacinta 94'

Patrick, Ned and Daniel.

Isabella Grace, born 23/4/08, sister for Bridget Ella RYAN GRANT

Monique '84 and Peter Jordan Patrick Percy, born 1 6/6/08

Annabelle '89 and Sean O'Brien

Fred Nicholas, born 24/5/08, a brother for Archie

SCHROOR

Briony (staff) and Coleman Polhemus Isobel Helen, born 24/3/09, sister for Lola

GROGAN

Michaela '86 and Charles Howitt

SUTTON

Nicholas Edward, born 2/8/08 brother

Sutton (ex-staff) Amelie, born 10/4/08,

for Olivia

HARRIS

Kate '94 and Jonathan Hardwick

Greta Alice, born 4/5/08 sister for Emilia

Tania Salzano (ex-staff) and Mark sister for William

VAUGHAN

Pauline '88 and Tim Murray Oscar Meyer, born 16/12/2008

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Anna '89 and Pascale Paris

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Conor Lucas, born 30/7/08, brother for

Ashleigh and Nicholas

WILLIAMSON

Fiona '90 and Adrian Murrie

Emily Kate, born 1 7/11/08, a sister for Charlotte

Engagements COLLINS

Catherine '94 to Eugene Perla on 29/9/08

COPLEY

Yasmin '95 to Matthew Cohen on 22/8/08

GONCHAROW

Tamara '98 to Chris Zielinski on 22/9/08

HANNAFORD

Shona '97 to Mark Douglas on 1/8/08

NAZZARI

Fiona '97 to Tony Interligi on 29/3/08

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Prue Nolan '94 and Ben Gilbert at Newman College

SHEAHAN

Mairin '04 to Etienne Chevaux on

Deaths BAKER

21/2/09

Joan Mary (nee D'Arcy '43) on 4/3/09

wife of Lloyd Baker (dec) sister of Marie Hipgrave '49 Bernadette D'Arcy '51

Marriages ANDERSON

Anne Quay '55 Julie Loughnan '55 and aunt of Elizabeth Barker '74 and Susan

Waring '72

Wendy (Staff) to Ashley Savage (exstaff) on 27/9/08

BOWLER

Angela '47 on 9/1/09 cousin of Mary McMeeken '50 and Fredericka Clunies-Ross '54

CICHY

Jessica '96 to Theo Dragiotis on 11/10/08 CALLIL

Susie '90 granddaughter of Mary

Charleson (Ballarat '30's) daughter HANNAFORD

of Pauline O'Callaghan (Kirribilli

Shona '97 to Mark Douglas on 1/11/08

'59) sister of Sarah Callil '91 Kate Callil '87 and Anna O'Callaghan '06 stepsister MOIR

Elizabeth '93 to Shane Mann on

of Justin Meg '84 John and Michael

19/10/07

COADY NOLAN

Joan Therese (de Groot) on 1/6/08 wife of Edward mother of Jane Kypreos '74

Prue '94 to Ben Gilbert on 4/4/08

and Kate Coady '75 grandmother of NORTHAM

Sarah '91 to Andrew Wiles on 28/2/09

SULLIVAN

Anna '94 to Giles Musker on 15/3/08

VAUGHAN

Marth-Ann '92 to Tim Rand on 20/12/08

Anthea Kypreos '04

CROKER

DORE

Jessie (nee Page) '41

Helen Margaret '45 on 1/11/08 wife of Graeme

Past Pupils HICKEY

William John on 18/1/09 husband of

'98 Stephanie Maule '00 Sarah Maule

Moya (nee Doyle) '49 father of five Past

'05 and Rowena Crawford '06

Pupils of Loreto Coorparoo SCHLESINGER HUGHES

Jeanette Campbell (nee Bowen '36) on

Lyndsay in January 2008 husband of

27/9/2008 mother of Anne Marie Kemp

Carmel (Lynch '45) father of Jacqueline

'66 and Jane Barrington '71

Harkness '69 Nicholas (Year 2 '61) Andrew (Year 2 '63) and Dominic (Year

2 '66) and grandfather of Anna Hughes

SELIN

Frances (nee Williams '52) on 1/12/2008 wife of Kai Selin mother of

(Year 9)

Caroline Mortimer '75 and Virginia Ireland (Selin) '88 Loreto Coorparoo LUPSON

Kenneth (Ken) on 26/3/08 father of Jan '73 grandfather of SHILLITO

Georgina (Year 9)

Bernard on 6/11/08 husband of Joan

(nee Connell '42) father of Belinda Reed'75 QUINN

Michael in October 08 husband of Judy father of Catherine Quinn '90 and

SIM

Rebecca Siddiqui, '92

Edward Linney on 6/1/2009 husband of Carmel father of Catherine Sim '80

(Staff) REY

Henry on 12/9/08 father of Sarah ('84) SINCLAIR

ROWAN

David on 6/11/08 husband of Rosemary father of Georgie '05 Dean and Robert

Patricia '38 on 15/3/09 sister of Mary England '37 and Bernar Rowan '42 aunt of Andrea Maule '68 and Gabrielle

England '70 great aunt of Lucy Maule

Celebrate your weddink In our 4¢#utiful Contact: 4

Mrs Pat O'Halloran or Mrs Dot Peters

The wedding of Sarah Northern ('91) to Andrew Wiles was celebrated in

Wedding Coordinators

the Chapel of Christ the King on Saturday 28 February.

Loreto Mandeville Hall 10 Mandeville Crescent Toorak VIC 3142 Tel: 9823 8100 Fax: 9823 8120

email: neilpetersl@bigpond.com narollaho@bigpond.com

Above L-R (All from the Class of 91): Anna Randall (nee McArdle), Kate Blamey (nee Ball), Kate Richmond, Charlotte Forster (nee Giudice), Sarah (and husband Andrew Wiles), Amy Gallacher (nee Clealand), Lucy Guthrie (nee Ryan) and Fiona Lynch mee McKinnon)

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LORETO GRADUATION RING ORDER FORM

The opportunity to purchase a Loreto Graduation Ring has been made available to all Graduates of Loreto Schools in Australia. This beautiful sterling silver ring will provide a tangible link to your years at Loreto and connect you to the many Past Pupils of Loreto Schools throughout Australia. As rings must be collected from School, order forms may be completed and lodged at the Loreto School nearest to you. Each School will place one order annually.

Loreto Toorak will place orders on Wednesday 17 June 2009. Rings will be ready for collection from Tuesday 10 November 2009. Email confirmation will be sent when rings are ready for collection. All orders will proceed at the approval and discretion of the Principal.

The cost of the Ring is $100.00 (includes GST and handling). Orders must be accompanied by payment to proceed. Please complete order form, enclose payment and return to: Kate Russell Development Office Loreto Mandeville Hall 10 Mandeville Crescent Toorak VIC 3142

Please complete a separate form for each order

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Loreto School Attended:. Yearsat School:...........

RING SIZE: ....................... It is your responsibility to have your ring size measured at a jeweller prior to ordering your ring as no returns will be taken due to incorrect sizing. Please ensure you measure the finger on which you wish to wear the ring.

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2009 GLS Women's Breakfast Major Sponsor

Principal Sponsor

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Genazzano, Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak and Sacra Coeur

Alumnae Associations invite you and your friends to the 2009 Annual Women's Breakfast

Theme: "Time, Talent and Treasure"

Wednesday 2 September 2009 7.00am - 8.30am

Guest Speakers

Genazzano - Sarah Rose (2006) Former College Captain 2008 Boroondara Young Citizen of the Year Loreto

- Jane Nathan (1967) President, Australian Population Institute Governor, St Vincent's Hospital Foundation Member, MCC Committee

Principal, Government Matters

Sacrd Coeur - Sarah Stegley (1969), Philanthropist, The Stegley Foundation

Melbourne Cricket Club - Members Dining Room, MCG Cost: $55 Guests or $38 Student Concession

For ALL bookings please go to www.trybookinq.com/nn and follow the prompts

Bookings open on 1 May and close on 28 August at 5.00pm. Please Book NO later than 5.00pm on Friday 28 August.

Enquiries: Judy Reid Alumnae Relations Manager

Genazzano FCJ College Tel: (03) 8862 1200

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