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LORETO Mandeville Hall Toorak

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak, 3142 Phone 9823 8100 Fax 9823 8120 Website www.loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

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EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

Editor, Amanda Apthorpe Assistant Editor, Judy Broad

Development Office, Rose Doolan, Kylie Lawtey Past Pupils, Kate Russell, Kellie Bird, Kylie Lawtey

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"When a small group of Irish nuns arrived in Ballarat in 1875, with their charismatic leader

Mother Gonzaga Barry, who could have imagined the influence they would have on Catholic education in Australia.

The women were members of the Irish branch of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Loreto Institute ..."

This introductory excerpt from the recently published Loreto In Australia, by renowned historian Mary Ryllis Clark, well captures the

flavor of her publication in talking about the establishment of the Loreto sisters in Australia, and their consequent faith, societal and educational influence.

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak is a part of this Australian story. At year's end, when we reflect on the events of the year and the fullness of life as experienced by our students at School, as well as in family, it is fitting to remember our place in this history and celebrate the Loreto tradition. Firmly grounded in the values of Justice, Sincerity, Verity, Freedom and Felicity, our students are reminded in all we do each day, to open their hearts as well as their minds. The Works of Justice Program, an important part of our

Loreto offering from Preparatory through to Year 12, encourages our students to think and act for others, others close to us and far away, others in need.

2010, the Loreto Year of Verity, has given great opportunity for all our students to "do good and do it well. \n these pages you will

read of their many endeavours, and the difference they are making. 1 thank and commend our students for their work in Social Justice awareness-raising and fund-raising this year.

The 2010 final edition of the Mandevillian presents a snapshot of School life in the second semester. The enthusiasm, energy and commitment of the students deserves praise and recognition. The joy of participation and belonging is evident and treasured.

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LORETO dchoof Uours 2011 We warmly invite you to attend one of the following Open Mornings in our Junior School and Senior School. Please join us for a tour of the School followed by morning tea with the Principal and senior members of staff on:

Thursday

28 April

Monday

30 May

Tuesday

21 June

Thursday

11 August

Friday

14 October

All School Tours commence promptly at 9.00am with a welcome address by the Principal and conclude at 10.00am. To confirm your attendance or for further information, please contact the Admissions Office on 9823 8211 or email admissions@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au or visit www. loretotoorak.vic.edu.au

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LORETO · Mandeville Hall Toorak

An Independent Catholic Sch-oo-Lfor-Girls_Eito-XEL

CONGRATULATIONS

Premier's VCE Award Recipients Each year, students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the Victorian Certificate of Education are

recognised at the Premier's VCE Awards. Eligibility for the Premier's VCE Awards is determined by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and only the highest achieving students are eligible for this prestigious award.

3 2010 Premier's VCE Award recipients were announced on Tuesday 13 July at a special ceremony hosted by the Hon

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John Brumby MP, Premier of Victoria at Crown Palladium.

The Loreto Toorak community would like to congratulate the following students who were successful in obtaining a Premier's VCE Award.

Alice Callaghan - Studio Arts Anne-Therese Ryan - Art Ewa Lobaza - Theatre Studies Olivia Coburn - Music

Above. Alli i ..i- with Ms Marika i Art teacher

Below: Alice Callaghan with Ms Sandra Jane, Head of Art

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Dafe Mrs Joan Ryan Mrs Joan Ryan has retired from Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak

thinking that she was her friend. This did not mean that Mrs Ryan

after thirty two years of outstanding English teaching, more

did not care for them, but that she was proudly the adult in the

than a decade of which were as Head of Department. Mrs Ryan

relationship and the girls felt secure in this respectful distance.

was a teacher of the old school. She was dedicated to her

subject, committed to her profession and was an exemplar to her

Mrs Ryan's faith was the foundation of every aspect of her life.

students of Christian womanhood in the tradition of Mary Ward.

She was educated by the FCJs in the north of England and she has held true to the beliefs of her upbringing. Her Christianity

On her retirement, Mrs Ryan talked a great deal about the young

was always obvious to her colleagues in her kindness to anyone

women who had been in her care over the last thirty two years,

who was feeling a little low, in her high standards of morality and

and she saw these young women as the most satisfying and

behaviour and in her lack of judgement of others.

important legacy that she left to society. Mrs Ryan influenced her students so that they saw themselves as women who had a responsibility to their world, to contribute to others and to be proud of the ways in which they touched those around them.

We will miss Mrs Ryan's guidance in the English Department.

Her wide reading, her love of the arts, shown in her regular attendance at the theatre, the opera and the orchestra, gave her a richness of cultural awareness that was an invaluable

In her later years in the classroom, Mrs Ryan took great pleasure

contribution to her fellow teachers. But we shall also miss her

in teaching the daughters of former students who often told her

hu mour, her warmth and her wisdom.

about the memories their mothers had of her. The girls always admired Mrs Ryan's wisdom and her dignity - no girl dared to show her disrespect and no one ever made the mistake of

Mrs Margot Thompson

Head of English

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Ms Kathy Paterson. Mrs Joan Ryan, Mrs Margot Thompson, Mrs Margaret Smith. Ms Aniela Marciniak

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Ms Kathy Paterson Ms Kathy Paterson joined Loreto, Mandeville Hall in 1991 and

has been a source of confidence to us all. We know she will

behave decently and fairly in all circumstances.

she has taught English and, in some years, History as well. She

Ms Paterson has been an exceptional mentor to the young and

is now, after twenty one years of teaching, about to retire and

hasguided manydevelopingteachers inclassroom management

Loreto Toorak will miss her very much. Ms Paterson has brought

and presentation. Her own working notes and resources have

much to the classroom and to the staffroom as a colleague.

been the backbone of many lessons other than her own. Her

Ms Paterson is an exceptionally fine teacher. She is well read, thorough in her preparation and is an amazing source of wisdom

generosity has contributed much to the ongoing work of the department.

and ideas. Over the years she has extended the most able,

We wish Ms Paterson well in her retirement and we hope that

assisted those who were struggling and inspired all her students

she will come back to see us often.

to give of their best. Her classrooms are places of stimulating

discussion and have been frequently enlivened by her wonderful puns and aphorisms.

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Ms Paterson is also an outstanding colleague. She is a woman

of integrity and her unfailing dedication to justice and honesty

Mrs Margot Thompson Head of English

LORETO · Mandeville Hall Toorak

Ms Louise Peyton After a decade of outstanding service to Loreto Toorak as Deputy Principal - Director of Junior School, we farewell Ms Louise Peyton.

of International Loreto

Schools and Missions,

including Vietnam, Lima, Mauritius and Central Australia. She has worked

as staff support at STAR Camp with the Year 11s

In her capacity as Deputy Principal - Director of Junior School,

and 12s and serves as an

Ms Peyton has been responsible for the leadership of staff and students of Years Preparatory to 6. Together with her team of coordinators, she has directed curriculum, pastoral programs,

active member of JSHAA

cocurricular activities, and has led wonderful integrated,

support, extension and transition programs for our youngest students. A member of the Board of Management of St Peter's Early Learning Centre, Ms Peyton has also contributed actively to the operation of St Peter's.

and other professional organisations.

The School acknowledges

Ms Peyton's extensive involvement in programs of Social Justice and also

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her record of involvement

The School recognises the outstanding contribution Ms Peyton has made to the Junior School over the last ten years, and

on Committees and Boards including the Finance, Development

also thanks her for her work as a member of the whole School

Committee, Consultative Committee and Staff Policy Committee.

Leadership team. As a member of the Loreto Schools Australia Committee (LSAC) since 2008, Ms Peyton led the Year 10 Mary Ward Connect project, and coordinated other curriculum and pastoral initiatives at various year levels across the School. Ms Peyton has worked with Year 11 students as a member of the Vietnam Pilgrimage, and has visited and worked in a number

Mrs Lynne Beck After sixteen years

' of outstanding i service, it is with

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teacher, Mrs Lynne Beck. In 1994 the Art

Department of Loreto Toorak was fortunate

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Mrs Lynne Beck (left) with Ms Sandra Jane demeanour and highly professional

and Property Committees of School Council, Social Justice

This year, following ten years of outstanding service for Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak, Ms Peyton has decided to pursue the next part of her professional career.

Dr Susan Stevens

Principal

reins of the Year 12 Mornane Homeroom as they have led their

House through the PAF, athletics and swimming sports, debating, aerobics and music concerts.

It is within the Art Department that Mrs Beck has demonstrated her exceptional teaching prowess. For the entire sixteen years she has taught across all year levels and in all art media

including painting. drawing, ceramics, printmaking, photography, textiles, graphic design, computer imagery and mixed media.

She has also guided the minds of the Loreto Art students to develop an appreciation and understanding of the history of Art. Many of Mrs Beck's Art students have achieved outstanding results including VCE scores of 50, a Premier's Award, University

of Melbourne Extension Program Prize for Academjc Excellence in Art History. Her students have also been represented in the

National Gallery of Victoria's VCE Top Arts Exhibition, where, in 2008 her student Rania Tabet received the People's Choice Award. Her students' artwork has been exhibited annually in the

Catholic Education Art Exhibition, The Royal Melbourne Show in addition to the VCE Loreto Art Show.

Mrs Beck's mature professionalism, old fashioned values,

conduct were soon recognised and Mrs Beck was quickly promoted to Year 8 and then to Year 7 Coordinator, positions

outstanding work ethic, integrity, patience and passion for Art

which she held for a total of eight years. Mrs Beck blossomed as her warm, caring and motherly qualities nurtured the many young girls within her care. Mrs Beck's love and passion for her beloved

the staff who have benefitted from the exceptional experience of

and teaching are all factors that will be truly missed by all the students who have had the privilege of being taught by her, and working alongside her.

House, Mornane, could only rival Eddy McGuire's passion for

Collingwood. The colour green has not only adorned her heart but also her closet and her much loved House mascots George and Georgina. In the past number of years Mrs Beck has held the

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Mass at St Patrick's

Cathedral we returned to school for our fabulous

funcraising f©te.

This was a wonderful

celebration of the whole

School from Preparatory to Year 12, which culminated

Classes from Years 5 to

in the raising of over

12 devised stalls featuring

$15,000 for Mary Ward

food. activities and fun in

International Australia.

which all students and staff

participated. Faces painted with stars and butterflies

paraded through the School, the smell of fairy floss and sausages sizzling tantalised the crowds and

the sounds of shrieks from the Haunted House

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Teachers College in the

This year we celebrated

Education is one key to the future development of Timor-Leste and a practical goal which resonated with our Year 12s. The vision of our School leaders and

generosity of our student community will helpthis

The MWIA project chosen

dream become a reality and

for support by the Year

make a difference to the

12 school leaders is an

people of Timor-Leste into

education scholarship fund

the future.

in Timor-Leste. The Loreto

Sisters' plan is to award

scholarships for study to several young women to attend the Catholic

For more information on the

work of MWIA please go

to: www.loreto.org.au and follow the links.

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Leadership Positions 2010-11 CAPTAINS OF SCHOOL Annabel Jones Emma Quirk

SRC TEAM LEADERS Year 7:

Camilla Doyle & Rebecca Olle

Year 8:

Dora Cosentino & Genevieve Glynn

Year 9:

Sophie Clarke & Joanna Pidcock

Year 10: Catherine Gowers & Bernadette Walsh

SCHOOL COUNCILLORS

Year 11:

Caitlin Blackall & Siobhan Cooke

Environment Mary Nguyen Isabella Russo

Rosalind Stanley

Junior School Liaison Anna Flanagan Annabelle MeNamara

Liturgy Oriana Torcasio Barberis

SCHOOL CAPTAIN OF DEBATING Siobhan Cooke SCHOOL CAPTAIN OF DRAMA

Madeline Saporito SCHOOL CAPTAIN OF MUSIC Joanna Pidcock SCHOOL CAPTAIN OF SPORT Rebecca Olle

Karishma Vase

Social Justice Isabella Commins Sarah Davis Caitlin Moran

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ELC has been supportive of Timor

photos as well as samples of our

is a not-for-profit non-governmental

children's work with Sr Diaan. Our children

organisation operating in Timor-Leste to

Leste through contact being made with

have been fascinated to see what children

improve the lives of women and children.

Sr Diaan Stuart ibvm. Sr Diaan has been

in Baucau use as toys - old car tyres,

We have particularly asked for the money

involved in the building and staffing of a

bits of tin and sticks. Sr Diaan has found

child care centre in Baucau attached to

our photos and samples of our children's

the University there. St Peter's ELC has

work to be a great insight for the staff in

sent educational toys and games, clothing

Baucau, stimulating ideas of experiences

and money for the centre over the past

they can offer the children as well as ways

four years. The toys and games went via

to set up their environment.

a shipping container and the money was used to purchase milk for the children to

drink at the centre. We have exchanged

Over the past few years as well, our Mothers' day stall money has been donated to the Alola Foundation. Alola

to go to the "mothering project". The

mothering project involves putting together packs of clothing, bedding and food for families to use on the arrival of a

new baby.

http:#www.alolafoundation.org

To Live Justly Pakistan In August/September of this year devastating floods hit the nation of Pakistan. Over 14 million people were affected and scenes of

tremendous suffering dominated our news screens. The School Community responded generously to the appeal announced by Caritas Australia to support the people of Pakistan. A coin trail along the letters of our Loreto value VERITY and a collection at the

Junior School Fathers' Day breakfast raised $1400 for the appeal. It is part of oar mission as a Loreto school to respond with open hearts and minds to such international disasters when they occur, in recognition of the universal humanity we share with our sisters and brothers around the world. Thank you to everyone who supported this appeal.

Loreto Leadership Lecture On 19 August, the first Loreto Leadership lecture was held for students in Years 11 and 12 at Loreto and student leaders

from St Kevin's College, Xavier College and Sacrd Coeur were invited. Our guest speaker was Trisha (Broadbridge) Silvers who addressed the students about being true to their own values in

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their leadership roles and in their lives beyond school, through a powerful reflection on her own life story. Year 12 Student

Councillor Olivia Purdue wrote the following reflection after the lecture:

Listening to Trisha Broadbridge's speech was an inspiring and thought-provoking experience for all of us. Trisha's experiences are well known in our community: nonetheless, her vivid illustration of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami tragedy that took her husband Troy's life and changed the path of her own was heart-

If you are interested in finding out more about the Reach

rending. However, Trisha's determination was evident throughout

Broadbridge Fund and its work or would like to offer

her speech, as she described how she has contributed greatly

financial support, please go to http:#www.reach.org.au/adults-

to the redevelopment of Phi-Phi island in the years following

php/about-reach/crew-projects/ or contact the Reach Foundation

the tsunami and in her discussion of her continued involvement

on ph: 9412 0900.

with the Reach Foundation. Trisha's own motivation to make a

Ms Michelle McCarty

difference was infectious and her true leadership qualities formed a lasting impression on us all. Year 11 and 12 students benefited

Year 12 Coordinator

greatly from hearing such a fantastic speaker, and we were glad to share the experience with the leaders from St Kevin's, Xavier

and Sacra Coeur. Many thanks to Trisha and the teachers who organised the talk.

Trisha Silvers established the Reach Broadbridge Foundation

in memory of her husband Troy Broadbridge, to support the rebuilding of communities in Thailand after the devastation of the 2004 Tsunami. The Reach Broadbridge Foundation has built a school on Phi Phi Island and also now funds youth empowerment programs in Australia: it relies on the support of generous donors.

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Sr Mary Owens ibvm visited Loreto Toorak on 27 August while in Australia to attend the United Nations DPI/NGO Conference, "Advance Global Health, Achieve the

Millennium Development Goals" which ran in Melbourne from 30 August to 1

girls to look for opportunities to make a

bringing the gift of education to some of

Loreto. It was a great privilege to welcome

the most vulnerable children of Vietnam.

Sr Mary to our school and we are certain

Sister Trish shared a moving presentation

that she made a wonderful contribution

with our assembly, telling us stories

to the UN Conference on behalf of all the

and showing us the photos of individual

people with whom she works.

children helped by LVAP. She reminded us that we here at Loreto Toorak play

September. This was only the 3rd time

a part in the work of LVAP through our

a UN Conference of this nature has

financial support from the proceeds of

been held outside New York and the

the annual Year 11 Justice Raffle and

first time in the southern hemisphere.

through the awareness and education

Impressively, thirteen Loreto delegates

our Year 11 pilgrims and staff experience

from around the world were invited to

on the Vietnam pilgrimage. Sister Trish is

attend, Sr Mary amongst them. Sr Mary

a charismatic, energetic, dedicated and

addressed our Junior School Years 5

inspiring Loreto woman; we were thrilled

and 6 and our Senior School Years 9,11

to have her at school and look forward to

and 12 students. She spoke to the girls

our continuing relationship with her and

about her work in Kenya with children affected by HIV/AIDS. She is the director

time has achieved incredible success in

difference and to live true to the values of

LVAP. (For more information on LVAP see

Year 9 students: Amelia Kelly, Kimberley

of Nyumbani, a project which includes

Carvalho and Alexandra Costello with Sr Mary

an orphanage, a rural village based on

Owens ibvm.

www.loretovietnam.org)

grandparent-headed families and an extensive outreach program in the slum areas of Nairobi. Sr Mary lobbied the UN conference for greater development in the

Sr Trish Franklin ibvm

West of paediatric HIV/AIDS drugs and for

visited Loreto Toorak in early Term 3. It

more research into the area of ART drug

was an enormous pleasure to welcome

therapy, as some children living with the

Sister Trish to our school. For the past

virus in Kenya are developing resistance

five years a group of our Year 11 students

to the drugs currently available. Sr Mary

has visited her in Ho Chi Minh City on

is a truly inspiring woman, who has

our Vietnam pilgrimage. Sister Trish has

dedicated her life to working with some of the most vulnerable and oppressed people in our world. She encouraged our

worked in Vietnam for sixteen years and is the founder of the Loreto Vietnam

Australia Program (LVAP) which over this

Sr Trish Franklin ibvm with School Councillors

Lunch with the Sisters In Term 2 the Year 12 Councillors were thrilled to host Sister Toni Matha AM ibvm and Sister Ruth Winship ibvm for lunch in the Conservatory.

It is always a special occasion when the Sisters join us and we are always delighted to see them. The table sang with the sounds of felicity as the Year 12s described recent school events to the Sisters and, in turn, heard many stories of how things used to be at Loreto Toorak. On behalf of all students the Councillors expressed their gratitude to Sister Toni and Sister Ruth for the ongoing

support they give to our School Community both in person and through their prayers. We look forward to many more moments of shared hospitality with our Loreto Sisters!

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Blessing and naming of the Sr Toni Matha Hall in honour of

Sister Toni (Francis Anthony) Matha AM ibvm On 21 May, the Junior School Hall (formerly the MultiPurpose Room) was named the Sr Toni Matha Hall, in honour of former Loreto Toorak Junior School Principal Sr Toni (Francis Anthony) Matha AM ibvm. The blessing was performed by Sr Christine Burke ibvm, Provincial of the Loreto Sisters in Australia. All the Junior School staff

and students were present as well as a number of Loreto families, including Sr Toni's extended family.

During the ceremony. Sr Toni unveiled two plaques, one detailing her time-line from birth until her Australia Day Honours in 2009: and the other a photograph of herself from the 1970s, wearing the modified habit that many of the past pupils may remember her wearing. Both plaques were installed in the Sr Toni Matha Hall soon after the ceremony.

Mr Steve Stefanopoulos Heritage Collection and Records Manager

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Margaret Antoinette Matha was born on 26 November 1935 and was baptised on 6 December. From 1948 to 1952, Margaret attended Loreto Normanhurst and was a School Prefect in her

last year. On 24 May 1954, she entered Loreto Abbey, Mary's 44

Mount, Ballarat and took the name Sister Francis Anthony ibvm.

Sr Francis made her first profession on 22 December 1956

and the following year commenced teaching Science at Loreto Mary's Mount.

In 1958 Sr Francis Anthony began teaching in the Junior School at Loreto Toorak whilst completing a Primary Teacher's

Certificate the following year. In 1961, she became the Principal of the Junior School, a position she held until she left in 1972. At the end of 1961, Sr Francis Anthony made her Final Profession. becoming Mother Francis Anthony Matha ibvm.

In 1965, Mother Francis Anthony completed an Infant Teacher's Certificate followed by a Certificate of Child Care in 1966 and a Diploma of Social Work at the University of Melbourne in

1968. In 1974, she completed a Diploma of Social Studies at

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the University of Melbourne, and the following year became the Superior of Loreto Convent, Marryatville.

From 1979 to 1980, Sr Toni, as she then became known as,

was Deputy Principal of St Mary's College at the University

of Melbourne. In 1980 she studied psychiatry and religion at Columbia University, United States of America and in 1981 completed a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Melbourne.

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when she then began working with the St Vincent de Paul Ozanam Community. In 1997 she was appointed Chair of Ozanam Community Board and Member of the State Council, a position she held until 2001.

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Centre right: Sr Toni with Sr Deirdre Browne Below: Sr Toni with her niece Kristen Bashit

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World Challenge Borneo 2010 Being the first World Challenge group

accompanied back down the mountain with

to be built. The community phase was a

from Loreto Mandeville Hall, everyone was

Ms Marasco and Alice. The summit climb

favourite time for most girls, Jenny and

anxious about what our month in Borneo

came with a wake up at 2am. Following

Dickson were so welcoming and made us

would be like. Although we were only in

torch lights we made our way slowly to

feel so comfortable in our new 'home'. We

Borneo for one month. the preparation

the top. Altitude held some girls back a

visited the local school and local bead-

came to almost two years before our month

bit but after a great struggle everyone

making stores.

away. Preparation included a three day

made it to the top, with Group 2 making it

training camp, numerous group meetings

before sunrise. The view was breathtaking,

to discuss itinerary, equipment and

hundreds of metres above clouds, and we

fitness, and also information evenings and

felt like we were on top of the world. It was

equipment gathering. After one last home-

a great achievement and a good way to

cooked meal, we all met in the international

end our challenge phase of the month-long

terminal to say our teary goodbyes to

expedition. Almost all of us made it to the

family and friends. Our first flight was from

summit, which is an amazing achievement

Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur, and from

considering only 50 percent of climbers get

there we soon boarded our flight to Kota

to the top!

Kinabalu, our first destination in Borneo.

The main trekking phase for Group 1 was in the Kelabit Highlands, just outside of Long Pasia. With Mr Lait as our guide, we soon settled into the 'bamboo forest' and

set up our hammocks, to be our home for the next two nights. Both nights were very challenging, with it raining heavily

and many people's hammocks were filled with water and their equipment soaked!

Hammocks also fell down, and trees fell

Soon after arriving back in Kota Kinabalu,

on people. Everyone stayed safe though,

The heat was the first thing to hit us

Group 1 had the amazing opportunity

and it is an experience we can now laugh

when we arrived and we wondered how

to visit a centre for the orphaned and

about. We went on a day trek through the

we would survive a whole month. The

disabled. We spent the day singing songs

Highlands seeing many diverse plants and

realisation that we were actually in Borneo

and playing games with them, and also

wildlife.

was unreal. We travelled by small bus to

provided the centre with some necessities

our first week's accommodation, soon to

like toiletries.

be called home, 'Summer Lodge.' The first couple of days were filled with many different activities. We ate at the central

night markets, visited an island beach, snorkelled and familiarised ourselves with our new environment.

Both groups were soon to head off on their

about five days. In Miri we were able to

community of Long Pasia, which took 4

visit the Niah caves, the waterfalls and

to 5 hours in 4WD to get there. Group 1

the Lambia hills jungle walk. In Miri, both

were welcomed warmly into the community

groups caught up for dinner.

Both groups soon began their first treks for

in groups of 3 to 5 in the homes of the

the expedition in the Crocker Range. We

families. Everyone's home-stay experience

trekked for three days, up many steep hills,

was quite diverse, with some homes

sleeping at night in hammocks in the rain.

consisting of just one family member, and

Attempting to assemble the hammocks

others with children and grandparents.

was a big challenge for most people,

We started by building a bridge across

especially because the rain didn't stop all

a creek for the community, with the help

night. Group 1 had the privilege to go white

of some generous locals. The rest of the

water-rafting the next day.

time was spent teaching in the school.

spent days visiting markets and shopping centres. Group 2 even had the opportunity to go the movies, a luxury missed back home. The night markets were amazing, thousands of small stands selling a variety of things from fresh fish to noodles and

handbags. Both groups regularly ate and

5pm. In group 2, unfortunately Celeste had been bitten by a squirrel so she was

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Sheraton Hotel for the last two nights - a luxuryto end the trip on!

long and tiring but everyone was looking

occasionally some treats for us. Mr Lait, or

forward to the comfort and familiarity of

known to the community as 'Jungle Lait',

home. The whole trip felt like a dream

was like the town father, organising the

as we travelled through Customs in our

home-stays and projects for us as well as

matching team tops and huge bulging

being involved in the community activities.

packs - we were finally back in cold Melbourne and back to normal life. It was

plane. Jenny and Dickson, the host family

packs on, to reach the 6km mark by

and movies. We even got to stay at the

feeling like a week. The flight home was

highlands community of Bario by a light

the whole next day climbing up with our

nice restaurants and enjoyed massages

were very generous, cooking all meals and

Southeast Asia.

where we stayed the first night. We spent

beach a couple of times. We had money to spend in the budget so we dined at

A month had gone by so quickly, only

of the best and biggest markets in all of

by bus to the bottom of the mountain

phase in Kuching. Lots of shopping was done and we had the chance to visit the

children. Everyone's home-stay families

Meanwhile, Group 2 travelled to the

experience for both groups. We travelled

After Miri came our rest and relaxation

painting and playing games with the

shopped at the Borneo Night Market, one

The climb of Mt Kinabalu was an amazing

we travelled back to Miri the main city for

community phase. Group 1 was off to the

of Long Pasia, with everyone staying

Back in the main city of Kota Kinabalu, we

Group 2s Bario trek was cut short as a couple of girls were unwell, so instead

of Group 2, were there to greet us at the small 'airport'. We stayed with them in a twelve-family long-house. For our community project we filled in pot holes with mud along the main road so the

definitely a life-changing experience, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for everyone involved. All in all, no one could have

imagined just how amazing the trip would be. All girls (and teachers) now share unforgettable memories from the many amazing experiences we had.

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Looking after our mental health When we have good mental health, we feel good in ourselves

seek support from people they know and trust, such as their

and are able to get or- with our life smoothly. When we're faced

friends, family members or other adults, like teachers. Having

with personal, family or social problems we may feel down,

a school-based psychologist increases the likelihood that

anxious or angry and life becomes less enjoyable. These

students will seek help because that person is known to students

problems also affect our thoughts and our performance in a

and it reduces the stigma associated with help-seeking in a

range of areas (eg school, work, relationships). When problems

psychiatric setting. It also makes it easier for students to attend

continue for long periods of time, cause a great deal of distress

initial appointments with a trustworthy friend or adult. Student

and begin to severely affect daily life it's possible that a person

counselling is a free confidential service available to all students

may have a mental illness. Although mental illness can occur at

at the school. If there are serious concerns about a child's

any age, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and psychotic

safety this will be discussed with the child and the involvement of

illness often start in adolescence. The changes in mood and

parents and external agencies may be required. A consultative

behaviour commonly observed in a young person with a mental

service is also provided to families and teachers.

illness include going from being happy to moody and withdrawn; problems with school attendance, social isolation; sleeping too

much or too little; hearing or seeing things that aren't there; or crying all the time. In 2000 a survey of young people aged 13

to 17 found that 13% of reported symptoms of mental illness (Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care, Canberra, 2000). Of those found to have a mental illness, only 25% of

reported receiving any help. Like other health problems, the sooner a person gets help for a psychological problem or illness, the better the chances of recovery and the less the condition

will interfere with their life. Most young people in need of help

A Butterfly A girl found a cocoon of a butterfly.

In August, the Mental Health Foundation held a writing competition for all Victorian schools to celebrate Mental Health

Week. Students were encouraged to submit entries which reflected their thoughts on the subject of mental health. Year 9 student, Nese Gezer was awarded a special mention certificate for her piece called A Butterfly (below) and her certificate was

presented at the launch of Mental Health Week on 10 October at Federation Square.

Mrs Marisa Rossignolo, School Counsellor

spent the rest of its life crawling around

one of these friends suffers from an eating

with its swollen body and shrivelled wings.

disorder?

This butterfly could never spread its wings

People who do suffer from these disorders have a distorted perception of their life.

and fly.

One day a small opening appeared in

What the girl in her haste, and in her

its hard shell. This girl then watched for

kindness. did not understand was that the

several hours as the butterfly struggled

struggle required by the butterfly to reach

Sometimes. standing behind your friends, ready to catch them if they fall will never help them.

to force its body through the little hole.

its freedom from the cocoon was nature's

It would help get rid of the obstacle but it

After a while it seemed to stop making any

way of forcing fluids from its body to its

would only make them weaker.

progress at all; it seemed it had gotten as

wings so that one day it would be able to

far as it could and could go no further. The

spread its wings and fly.

girl then decided to help and, with a pair

of scissors, she cut away at the remaining bits of cocoon.

The butterfly then emerged easily.

But this butterfly had a set of shrivelled wings and a swollen body.

The girl expected that at any moment the butterfly's wings would enlarge and

expand and its body would contract with time, but neither happened. This butterfly

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Sometimes struggles are exactly what

To be a true friend, you have to stand beside them and hold their hand as they

struggle to accept what is true and what

we need in our lives. If we went through

is wrong. You have to hold their hand and

our lives without any obstacles, it would

give them a hug, tell them you love them

simply cripple us. We would never be as

and support them no matter what.

strong as what we could have been.

Remember

recovery is a journey best

shared.

We could never fly. ***

What if the girl above and the butterfly

were really just two friends? And what if

Nese Gezer, Year 9

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Aunty Fay's story of how the Aborigines would draw in the ground. The children also had the opportunity to

Our Artist in Residence Program this

Aunty Fay also shared stories with the

year is providing a rich opportunity for

children, and showed them a variety

with some commenting that, "this is just

teachers, families and children to begin

of symbols the Aboriginal people often

like how the Aborigines did their drawing

a very interesting journey. Kristin Miller

used in their art and communication. The

isn't it?" Again, reinforcing the connections

is our visiting "Artist in Residence" and

children seemed particularly interested

they have developed from Aunty Fay's

through working with clay and ceramics.

in these symbols and have continued to

visit and their own experiences.

Kristin is extending one of the hundred of

look at these, in Aboriginal artwork and on

'languages' the children use to explore,

small picture cards in the classrooms as

investigate, hypothesise, discover

well as during specialist time. Specialist

and learn. In combination with this

teacher, Miss Anna drew the symbols

learning, the ELC teachers and children have begun researching, sharing and

discovering much about our indigenous Australian culture. One of the aims

of this investigation is for our Artist in Residence's collaborative art installation

draw a story in the sand,

is much like using/writing letters of the

whilst telling the story of "Bungil the Eagle and How Our Land Began", the children following a story as it unfolded before their very eyes! The children were then encouraged to develop their own story using the symbols to represent their ideas.

to reflect our sense of place; what it is to

This is a valuable element of the children's

be St Peter's ELC.

emerging literacy skills - to explore the

Since the beginning of the year our aim has been to give the children a sense of

place, and in turn to provide a sense of belonging. Turning our attention beyond

the self by exploring local history seems to be a rich way for the children to gain a greater understanding of how their

environment and communities of people have evolved.

Using symbols such as the Aboriginal symbols the children have been exploring, alphabet. The children are developing an understanding of the power of print - how visual representations can communicate a story, ideas and/or information - the foundations of print-rich literacy.

concept of expressing their ideas/story using a form of print. It is an empowering experience for children to know that they are able to convey their own story to an

appreciative audience. Miss Kylie and Miss Anna then added the text of the story to reinforce the value of the children's

use of visual storytelling and to highlight respect for the children's ideas.

Aunty Fay, an indigenous elder initially met with the ELC teachers to provide a rich background of understanding. Aunty Fay then visited and shared stories about

came to meet Aunty Fay and to observe

our indigenous heritage, culture and

the children's responses and interests.

Kristin, our artist in residence, also

language and introduced some natural

Kristin will extend the children's journey

art work to the children. We spoke of the

of learning and understanding of the

colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Aboriginal culture, working with both

flag and the way in which the Aboriginal people lived - including keeping

groups to further extend their ideas and

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themselves warm with possum skin, which

transform this into a mural on the western wall outside the ELC classrooms. The

we were all able to feel!

children will have the opportunity to work with Kristin on the pottery wheel

and will each create something for the collaborative piece and also something to take home.

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take this experience and look forward to sharing this journey as it unfolds.

Kylie McLennan, Head of St Peter's The next day Miss Anna told the story

ELC, Lindy Eksted, Kindergarten/3

whilst representing it symbolically in

Year Old Teacher and Caryn Wright,

damp sand. This seemed to connect with

Pre-Prep/4 Year Old Teacher

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Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak would like to congratulate Mrs

Robyn Kay (at left) and Mrs Sally McKenzie (at right) on their 'R

NEITA Inspirational Teaching nominations.

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The Australian Scholarships Group (ASG) formed NEiTA (National Excellence In Teaching Awards) in 1994 to conduct a program of national awards honouring exemplary teachers in Australian schools and early childhood centres.

The awards promote public recognition of the teaching profession and specifically those teachers and leaders whose inspirationai approach to education stimulates student learning.

Year 11 Participation in MUNA

Epilepsy Trivia Challenge

(Model United Nations Assembly)

A record 125 Senior School students from Years 7 to 10 took

Over the weekend of 20-22 August, Siobhan Cooke and I took

part in the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria Trivia Challenge

part in the Rotary District 9800 Model United Nations Assembly.

The event was held at Camp Getaway in Axedale, and was attended by around sixty Year 11 students from all around Victoria. Each Rotary Club was represented by a team of two

in late May. The Challenge raises awareness of epilepsy and

together the students donated more than $1200 to the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria. We congratulate the following students who will take part in the online final later this term: Isabella

students, who were assigned a country to research. Siobhan

Delaney (7), Katherine Kennedy (7), Madeleine Smith (7), Sadie

and I represented the Rotary Club of Toorak as the Delegates

Mason (7), Vivien Cheng (8), Lucienne Greene (8), Emily Rodrigo

of Spain. The weekend was spent putting forward resolutions to the Secretary General, making diplomatic alliances and deals, and ultimately debating how best we as the United Nations could promote peace throughout the globe. After some very heated and passionate arguments, involving threats of sanctions

(8), Emily Hand (8), Brooke Voss (9), Hannah Hartigan (9), Giulia Puopolo (9), Renee Kazanis (10), Kate Bourke (10), Stephanie Cassin (10) and Nathalie Uong CIO)

Loreto Speaks

and deployment of nuclear weapons from some of the less

During Term 2, Years 3 and 4 participated in the Loreto Speaks

cooperative nations (i.e. North Korea), Siobhan and I were

public speaking program. Ms Macleish, the Senior School Voice

awarded second place. Siobhan was also fortunate enough to

and Speech teacher, visited each class and shared presentation

be selected to represent district 9800 at a National MUNA in

tips. She taught the girls some fun exercises for calm breathing,

July next year. The weekend was a great success, and we would

smiling, and voice projection. She also introduced the use of

like to sincerely thank the Rotary Club of Toorak for sponsoring

palm cards to write down reminders for a speech so students

us to participate and for Ms Howarth and Mr Gill for making our

would not memorise it but deliver it confidently. The homeroom

attendance possible.

teachers were instrumental in helping all students prepare their speech.

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2nd and Portia Montebello - 3rd (pictured above). Ms Macleish congratulated all participants and furnished them with personal, C·lf

constructive feedback. Well done to all Years 3 and 4 students!

What an amazing achievement!

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Teaching and Learning 2010 Book Week - Across the Story Bridge.

This year's Junior School Book Week celebrations were a great success. Our special dress-up day took place on Monday 23 August. It was wonderful to see the girls embrace children's literature by coming to school in costumes that reflected the Book Week theme itself, or by dressing up as characters from the Children's Book Council short-listed picture book and early childhood categories.

The girls also had the opportunity to meet our visiting children's writer and illustrator, Jane Tanner. A lot of the girls were already familiar with her work, many telling us that they had a copy of the book

Isabella's Secret at

home. Jane ran a fantastic program with the

girls, ensuring her workshops were fun for the various age levels visiting the JLRC. Some workshops involved drawing techniques, while others had students participating in poetry workshops.

On Wednesday many classes came to visit the JLRC, participating in literacy activities in relation to the short-listed titles. For example, the Preparatory girls were keen to share sentences they wrote that described the story titled, Fearless.

Thursday was another action-packed day - classes were timetabled to see a Book Week Z musical called . It was great to see the children being so entertained, especially since the girls had already studied the titles being referred to in the performance during library

classes. Friday was simply a day of fun...pajama day -books we like to readin bed.

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Nathan told us a story about a kid called Z who was under peer pressure and being socially bullied to do graffiti with some other kids. In the end there were

consequences that Z didn't ever want to receive. Through the story there were other problems with relationships but once he had apologised, everything turned out okay, Once Z's story was over, Nathan gave us all sketch books relating to the part of the

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story where Z was given a sketch book for drawing so that he would no longer do graffiti. All the Year 5s found this program very interesting and enjoyable.

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LOTE WEEK The promise of mouth-watering cr@pes, delicious noodles and fantastic cultural movies made LOTE week highly anticipated by the Loreto girls and faculty. Throughout the week of Monday 2 August to Friday 6 August, one of the languages studied at school was highlighted each day through a choice of activities and food. Every morning during homeroom, the girls learnt

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Hosting Indonesian exchange students, Astrinda Iswalono (Rinda) and Mumpuni Mukiasari (Nuki), was a highlight for

the Year 12 Indonesian class this year. The visitors provided an excellent opportunity for our students to make personal connections with Indonesians their own age. The visit also

of 150 delegates from 24 countries, the girls all agreed it was a wonderful experience to be the voice of youth on the question of global citizenship.

Another daunting but rewarding opportunity was being

opened other doors: three of our students, Alice Dunn, Gabriella

interviewed on SBS Radio's Indonesian service. This time Alice

Sgro and Siobhan Stagg, together with Rinda and Nuki, took

Whitford accompanied Rinda and Nuki and took part in the

part in a student panel as part of the Alliance for International Education's International Learning: Learning to be International

interview, conducted entirely in Indonesian, with journalist Sri

Conference. Although it was a little daunting to speak in front

Dean. The girls were a credit to the School and demonstrated the importance of personal engagement with our neighbours.

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program at Loreto Toorak at our Annual Music Concert on Monday 2 August 2010. This year, with Hamer Hall closed for renovations, we held the concert at Melbourne Town Hall. It was a wonderful, whole-School celebration with students from

Preparatory to Year 12 performing. The 'theme' for this year's concert,

Listen To Our Music, was beautifully expressed in

the carefully chosen repertoire which gave all our musicians, and the audience, performance experiences of exceptional quality. Appropriately, the concert concluded with an exuberant

and energetic performance of the song 'Listen To The Music', performed by concert performers from Years 5 to 12.

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Celebration of the Piano Our annual night to celebrate the Piano was held in the Auditorium on Thursday 22 April. A wonderful program of piano music was presented by students from Year 4 through to Year 12.

Duets, two piano works for four and eight hands featured, as well as some brilliant piano solos from the School's most advanced pianists.

For this concert we also welcomed back Theresa Nguyen (School Pianist, 2009) who performed in an eight hand piano ensemble work with her sister Mary (School Pianist 2010), her former teacher Mrs Dernelley, and our Director of Music, Miss O'Driscoll.

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Woodwind Festival - Masterclasses and Concert On Monday 19 April Loreto Toorak hosted a Woodwind

Festival for up to twelve woodwind ensembles

from several independent

secondary schools, the Victorian College of the Arts secondary school and our own woodwind ensembles.

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Madeleine Fitzgerald,

Mary Nguyen (Year 11) achieves

AMusA - Violin

her third AMusA performance diploma AMusA - Piano (September

Madeleine Fitzgerald, Year 10,

2007), AMusA - Violin (October 2008),

(pictured top at right) achieved

AMusA - Viola (June 2010)

her AMusA on violin in May this year, with Distinction. This

It was with great joy, at the beginning of Term

was a great achievement for

3, that we congratulated Mary Nguyen for her

Madeleine, particularly as very

achievement of her third AMusA, this time on

few candidates achieve their

viola. Already an accomplished pianist and

performance diploma at the

violinist, and already having her AMusA on each

exceptional level of distinction.

of these instruments, Mary, with her teacher Ms Mason, chose to extend her Viola playing skills

Madeleine began playing the

culminating in her AMusA examination in June.

violin at three years of age, learning the Suzuki method. Over

This is an extraordinary series of performance

the years she has participated in

achievements and they are very much the

Melbourne Youth Music Summer

result of committed and disciplined work,

Schools and Youth Orchestras.

matched equally so by great musical ability and

In 2006 she joined the Melbourne

performance skill.

String Ensemble and travelled

Mary's contributions to the musical life of Loreto

overseas with this ensemble in

Toorak are significant and greatly valued. She

2007. At the beginning of 2009

has played in many orchestras, string ensembles

Madeleine joined the Chamber

Strings of Melbourne and she will travel with this group to France, Spain and Portugal next January.

and chamber groups since coming to the School in Year 4, and she also sings in Senior Choir.

She is our 2010 School Pianist and has given many stunning piano performances over the

She also was a member of our

European Music Tour in January 2009.

years, particularly at Oak Parlour Recitals and Celebration of the Piano Concerts. She has also

enjoyed much success at eisteddfods to further Madeleinecameto Loreto Toorakin

develop her performance experience. Mary is

2004 and in both Junior and Senior

a competent accompanist and accompanies

Schools she has participated in

students regularly at Lunchtime Concerts.

many

School Orchestras

and

Chamber Groups, and also in bands, playing clarinet. We value her contributions to the School's

music program and sincerely

congratulate Madeleine, and her teacher Ms Jane-Marie Mason, on

this performance achievement.

This year Mary will complete her Music Solo Performance Units 3/4 studies on piano and we wish her well with all aspects of these studies

and especially her performance recital in October. A wonderful performance achievement which we celebrated at the first Senior School

Assembly in Term 3. Bravo!

Ann Nguyen, Year 9 - LMusA on Piano It was with great excitement that the School congratulated Ann Nguyen, Year 9, at the beginning of Term Three, on the achievement of her Licientiate of Music (LMusA) performance diploma. This is an outstanding performance result, particularly for a *1

student only in the middle years of her secondary schooling. Ann is a very skilled and capable musician who plays with great maturity and expressiveness. She fully deserves this diploma award and the School is very proud of her wonderful achievement. Ann came to Loreto Toorak in Year 5 and achieved her AMusA in Year 6. She also plays the violin and is a member of the Loreto Symphony Orchestra. Sincerest congratulations to Ann and to her teacher Ms Reita Reichmann.

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for the senior Theatre Studies and Literature girls to witness such a skilful and flawless acting ensemble perform. All of us were captivated and transported by the play, which arouses so many different emotions and impressions for its audience.

We were also fortunate enough to meet with the three main actors, Sir lan McKellen, Roger Rees and Matthew Kelly following the

show. Our discussion with them provided fascinatjng insights into the world of Theatre as they described their experiences and their work within the production we had just seen.

The shared excursion between the Drama and English Departments was a fantastic success. All of us had a wonderful afternoon enjoying, not only the amazing play Waiting for Godot, but also the privilege of meeting such extraordinary actors.

Olivia Coburn, Susan Hodgman, Catherine Leigh, Giulia McGauran

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The annual Xavier/Loreto Winter Play, The Wind in the Willows premiered on an uncharacteristically cold winter's evening in July.

This was the first time in a long time that Melbourne had turned on a real 'Winter". It felt very apt to be sitting in the Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre, watching an iconic piece of childhood literature from the UK's winter pantomime circuit.

And what a lovely piece it is! This deliciously cheeky play about the wealthy, pompous, reckless Mr Toad and his various animal friends and foes is such a romp. The audience was transported into the woodland world and experienced a rollercoaster of emotions as the characters experienced good times and hard times together.

The senior theatre students from both schools gave such strong performances. This was a wonderful ensemble piece in performance,

reflecting skilful acting and clever direction. Each actor had perfectly captured their animal character. Some were charming, cute and amusing, but others were sinister, sly and really unlikeable.

The set, which was massive - it had to incorporate a river and riverbank - worked brilliantly, providing levels and surprising trapdoors and tunnels.

Makeup and costumes were superb, capturing the animals perfectly. Songs from the 1 960s supported the mood and atmosphere of each scene. Some of the "older" audience members were actively humming along and tapping their fingers and feet to the "groovy" music!

The whole evening was uplifting. The audience left the theatre and headed home in the wintery darkness with a sense of warmth and

admiration for our fellow furry creatures. But, there was also a niggling, slightly disturbing feeling that you had learned a lot about your fellow man by observing the animals' antics.

Thank you to Mr Peter Robert for his wonderful direction and providing another marvellous theatre opportunity for our senior students.

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This production completely fulfilled expectations. It was superbly performed by the boys and girls of the large company. The students were incredibly impressive, executing the challenging songs and acting requirements flawlessly. The company exhibited pristine focus and such admirable dedication to telling the story of this magnificent piece of musical theatre.

The audience were exhilarated by the consummate skill of the performers and deeply moved by the storyline.

Congratulations to all concerned and special thanks and acknowledgement to Mr Jon Roberts (Head of Drama, St Kevin's College,

Toorak) for his wonderful direction, Dr Daryl Barclay, Vocal Director, whose musical and vocal tuition produced exceptional performances from all the students and Dr Andrew Mathers, Musical Director and conductor, for his superb realisation of the very challenging score.

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The Wizard of Oz In our second successful annual collaboration, the Year 7 to

9 boys from St Kevin's College, Toorak and our Year 7 to 9 girls participated in this year's Middle School Musical, The Wizard of Oz.

Audiences were captivated and delighted as the talented cast sang and danced their way through this familiar and much loved story.

All the characters of the tale came to life on the Vaucluse

Hall stage at St Kevin's Waterford Campus, Richmond.

Dorothy (Genevieve Cassin), the poor brainless scarecrow (Tristan Burns), the endearing cowardly lion (James Emerson), the unfeeling Tinman (Charles Prior), Glinda the good witch (Catherine John) and her evil counterpart the wicked Witch of the West (Alice Marks) and, of course

the rather dubious Wizard of Oz (Braden Pitcher) were beautifully portrayed by the students.

The energetic chorus took responsibility for numerous roles; the Munchkins, the winged monkeys, the citizens of the Emerald City to mention a few. And they played their parts with great enthusiasm and confidence.

The colourful costumes and set were very creatively realised and the shifts from place to place were seamless.

Congratulations to the Director Mr lan Knott and the production's Musical Director, Mr Simon Harris on creating such an entertaining show.

Well done to the boys and girls. We look forward to seeing more of your musical theatre work in the future!

Mrs Robyn Kay Head of Drama

Wellbeing Festival "Nerves flooded our bodies as we prepared ourselves to go on stage for our act "1'm sorry." Each of the Year 5 classes wrote their own scripts, we practised in our drama classes and performed for our parents at the Wellbeing Drama Festival on Wednesday 9 June."

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Markella Votzourakis

"Our favourite scene was Mimi, Molly and Emily's scene because it was hilarious."

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At the Malthouse, we were given an

initiative set up specifically for Year 10s.

informative and interesting tour of their

It was a great success and we learnt a lot

many performance spaces, from the

of things about sustainability, significant

warm and intimate Beckett Theatre, to the

people and places in Melbourne and

spacious Merlyn Theatre and the cold and

about the behind-the-scenes operation of

small Tower Theatre.

the city we call home.

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Stephanie Connell:

Part of the focus of our program was

All year lOs took part in the Urban Seed City is our Home' walk run by the Baptist Church. It began with a general chat about where we lived, the sort of area it is,

the people who live there, shopping and clothes. Once on our walk we explored the different places where people from different backgrounds and groups lived, and heard stories about other programs that Urban Seed runs, such as laneway cricket, a popular pastime not only amongst the people living on the streets

sustainable living and design and so Kristen Fowler:

visiting CERES showed us just how important it is to conserve our scarce

The bike riding day was a lot of fun. Two

resources such as water. Unlike many

groups went on a 4 hour-12 kilometer

countries, we are lucky to have such high

guided bike ride around the city learning

living standards but with this should come

about various buildings, shops, alleyways

greater individual responsibility in caring

as well as about some famous and

for our environment. CERES showed

infamous people in Melbourne. We visited

us sustainable ways of living, building

Eureka Tower and went to the top of the

and gardening. One building we visited

viewing deck for an amazing perspective

was CH2 - Melbourne City Council's

of Melbourne.

very green building which is a showcase

but others who just want to join in the

building because it is so energy efficient.

game.

It's design - inside and out was very impressive.

The walk was a very touching experience, and all girls gained a great insight into the lives of people less privileged than most other members of society.

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Anna Guastalegname: On the History and FPT tour we learnt

about two things we love: shopping and food! We met at the State Library where we had a guided tour of one of the library's exhibitions, 'The History of Shopping,'

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then to the Windsor Hotel to have a look

The Drama program started at Princess

at the grand ballroom; then to the Sofitel

Theatre from where we were guided by

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Hotel for lunch on the 35th floor, This was

Mrs Kay through streets and laneways

really very nice as we had our own table

to the various other theatres including

On the Commerce tour our first stop of the

for the whole group which was overlooking

Malthouse Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre

day was the Port of Melbourne where we

the entire city and also Port Phillip Bay.

and Regent Theatre, to name a few.

learnt about the history and importance of the Port and observed the loading

After lunch we went to the famous Block

At the Melbourne Theatre Company,

and Royal Arcades. The day enabled us

ourtourguide talked to us about

to enjoy and learn about how rich our

the company's hierarchy and many

heritage is and how our shopping and

departments, before giving us a quick tour

Our next stop was Flinders Street Station

food culture have changed over time.

of the building, showing us the millinery,

where we toured the office building

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and unloading of hundreds of shipping containers.

the costume department, the props

and we were lucky enough to go into

storeroom and the warehouse where the

the control room which is usually a

larger props and sets are made.

restricted area. We watched people on

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We first met up at Hosier Lane, a famous

is Melbourne's leading contemporary art

announcements being made. It was really

site in Melbourne, which depicts vibrant

gallery, presenting the most innovative

interesting being able to see everything

and diverse street art and graffiti. From

and creative visual artworks of our time.

that happens behind the scenes.

Hoser Lane we walked towards Flinders Lane where we looked at the various

commercial galleries Melbourne has

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Visiting Transurban to look at their IT

had a brief, but insightful tour of the

systems gave us an insight into how toll

collection of Australian artworks by

roads such as Citylink and Eastlink are

artists of significance in our country's art history. The last place we visited was

run. The general public never gets to see these operations so we were very lucky to

has entertained important guests like

be granted access.

the Queen, Kylie, the Beatles and ABBA.

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the beautiful rooms where the Lord Mayor

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Melbourne Town Hall. We were shown

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footage of what was happening on the

the Tour we went behind the organ that Mr

highways and just how complex traffic

Whelan plays at our final school assembly.

management is.

Behind the stage it is a huge 3 storey tall mechanism and we got to push buttons to see what sounds the different pipes make.

We are extremely lucky to have the

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opportunity to go on programs such as these. On behalf of the students who

Our LOTE group went to Thompson

Learning, where textbooks for primary

participated in the program We would like

and high school students are published,

to thank all the teachers who prepared and came with us on these excursions

including our French "Elan" Books.

and Mrs Wilson for her planning and

We were taken through the processes

organisation. We all had heaps of fun and

involved in the creation of text books

have learnt a lot about Melbourne!

including writing, editing, design and publishing factors. It was interesting to meet the various people who worked there, and hear about how they used LOTE in their profession. SBS was our

last stop and here we were taken on a

tour of the headquarters. Two girls in the

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time to talk 'on air' during an Indonesian broadcast. The other group also visited the Victorian Deaf Society where they learnt AUSLAN - the international sign language for the deaf.

In the afternoon we ventured on to the

National Gallery of Victoria International where we were shown prestigious

Virginia Hodgkinson: Ms Fagan's art group explored Melbourne's various art galleries.

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The weather wasn t promising with the town receiving its highest levels of rain in months yet there was a definite sense of excitement. The camp was situated in a beautiful position with a national park, expansive grounds and picturesque lake surrounding the base. We were quick to begin activities which included introduction games and mask making. We stayed indoors for the majority of the camp but were lucky enough to receive some sunshine to get outdoors for a walk and bonfire.

While on camp, we took part in a number of liturgies prepared by Mr Whelan; the liturgies were a time for all the students to reflect, which was very beneficial as many of us do not take enough time to do so in our lives. We focused on relationships, through various tasks we came to understand the great importance of them and how all relationships are different. There were

many laughs had by all throughout the camp. Everyone sought great enjoyment from the ping pong table and unveiled their

competitive side in the mini Olympics. Our knowledge was put to the test in a game of trivia which caused some controversy and

our physical abilities were challenged in a game of Octopus in the mud and rain. The camp was an opportunity to learn more about our friends, teachers and the boys from St Kevin's and the feedback from all of the girls in Mornane was very positive with many wishing it could have been longer.

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However, 11 Blue got heaps of free time

to get to know the boys and make some new friends. With a pool table, table tennis, football, basketball and a couple

of guitars we all had a really good time, and when the third day arrived all of us wanted to stay for a few more days.

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Congratulations to the members of the Athletics Team who participated in the invitational GSV Finals Evening. Loreto Toorak came home with four gold medals, four silver medals and three bronze medals: eleven medals in total. This was a fantastic end

to a very successful season for all 80 members of the Athletics Team. All girls selected for the Finals Evening performed

exceptionally well against the other 23 GSV schools competing.

Medallists:

Olivia Russo: Gold Triple Jump; Silver 100m; Silver 400m; Silver 200m

Sarah Contin: Silver 100m; Bronze Hurdles; Gold 200m Charlotte McKenzie: Silver 400m

Holly Cannizzo: Gold High Jump

Laura Stacey: Gold 1500m Clare Daly: Bronze Hurdles All members of the Athletics Team have finished the season on

an extremely positive note. The girls were determined to perform well and record their season's best performances in both track

and field events at the Championship Carnival. The Junior Team finished in 5th place, the Intermediates in 7th place and the Seniors also in 7th place.

Overall the Loreto Toorak Athletics Team was ranked 7th out of

the 23 GSV schools, an impressive achievement considering our student population. This is the second time In the past five years that Loreto Toorak has competed in the elite Division 1 Championship Carnival, demonstrating that our girls are a strong force in the GSV Athletics competition.

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enhance their understanding of the Unit 4 VCE Physical

Education curriculum and to gain an insight into how an AFL Club

Soccer Finalists

operates, particularly in the areas of: The Senior B Soccer Team progressed into the finals for GSV

· monitoring and promotion of physical activity;

weekly sports in Term 3. All girls tried their best, however the team

· physiological requirements of elite athletes;

was narrowly defeated in the final. Congratulations to all girls on an impressive effort. It was a great way for the Year 12 girls to

· improving fitness through training;

finish their GSV sporting years at Loreto Toorak.

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MC for the evening. Peter Rowsthorn, father of Francesca in Year 2 and Magdalen in Year 9, also supported the event providing guests with some fabulous stand-up comedy prior to the Footy panel taking the stage. The School and Parents' Association alike are very grateful to both Michael and Peter.

The Panel consisted of Neil Balme, Greg Baum, Luke Ball and Michael Christian, each spoke candidly about many topical issues and players such as Ben Cousins and Jason Akermanis and of course who will win the Grand Final! Feedback has been overwhelming with many people vouching for tables at the 2011 Footy Night!

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There was a palpable buzz in the Auditorium as a large group of enthusiastic and engaged students, staff, parents and friends listened to a presentation by Fiona Capp about her most recent book, My Blood's Country, which focuses on the Australian literary icon Judith Wright. Fiona's speech, in its own evocative language, was true to the poetic qualities of Wright's connection with the landscape. The Year 12 students, in particular, were inspired by the way in which Fiona brought Wright to life for them and enhanced their study of her poetry. Fiona's enthusiasm and generosity were greatly appreciated by all who heard her. It was a wonderful occasion in the life of the School.

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Perhaps the highlight of the night was coming together to watch the Year 12 video which was made throughout our final year. There were lots of laughs as we saw our 18 year old selves dancing and chatting away on screen.

After the School Tour and Drinks, we ventured down to the Flying Duck Pub to continue our catch up. Throughout the night, there was

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Saturday 17 April 2010 was such a special day for the Class of 1960. The Loreto Corrmunity had very generously invited us to celebrate our 50th Reunion at the School in Mandeville Hall,

and so thirty of us "Golden Oldies" gathered in the Autumn sun at the top of the driveway at noon. Sparkling bubbles flowed as "maiden name" name tags were attached and friends effortlessly

classmates: Marea Bryce, Ann Corben, Margaret Duck, Sue

Knowles and Helen Stokes. Sister Patricia Ziebarth ibwn, formerly Mother Mark, and our very patient librarian - Lorna O'Brien, also came to our Reunion, and we were able to thank them for helping to shape us into the people we are today.

We are very happy to say that the strong spirit of friendship and unity that characterised our class throughout our days at Loreto

reconnected.

Toorak is alive and well.

An interesting Tour of the great renovations, extensions and new sporting facilities kept us up to date with the excellence of Loreto.

Long live the Class of 1960!

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School memories include Mr Fuller conducting 'Men of Harlech', smelling the wonderful smells wafting down the green verandah at

The following excerpts are taken from the address given

lunchtime and wishing that I was a boarder, celebrations in the beer

before the Mass to celebrate the 40th Reunion of the Class of

garden, and continually losing my gloves.

1970 by Angela Allen (Clark)

During my 7 years at Loreto, 1 learnt something that many in our

Most of us come to a cross road at some point in life. Mine happened in my last year of school when I had a seizure on a bar

world are never lucky enough to learn - or at least believe about

heater and was badly burnt. I was really angry with God. I was

themselves. 1 learnt that I was loved, that I was going to be

angry that my body had let me down again and I was very angry

challenged and above all I learnt that I had teachers who believed

with anyone who was fit and healthy. My life could easily have

that my life would add up to something very worthwhile. There are

headed down a very ugly path, but one day a group of you walked

three I would like to thank for their tenacious belief in me. Sr Jenny

into my room in St. Vincent's Hospital with a book called "The Vital

Collins - thanks for your loving firmness and caring for my body

Decade". The significant thing about this book was that it was

and soul. Meg Hannan (Mother Xaveria) was so tough and yet her

signed by many of you. These signatures and the message on the

belief in me was something that I will treasure always. In fact when

book, said so much about your capacity to care. It also said that

other nuns and teachers wrote things like "Angela has done well

you wanted good things for me and that you wished me well. 8y

given her continued absence from school", Meg told my parents

this time the seeds of love, belief and compassion for others had

that I was a "lazy girl who could do well." She was absolutely right.

been well and truly sown by those who cared for me. When I was

And dear Mrs Flynn, nervous and shy but so ready and able to

21, I went back to do my HSC. On completing it, and being one

recognize the real interest that I had in history. 1 think that the

who always had to have the last word, 1 wrote to Meg Hannan and

Loreto Order was/is comprised of a group of exemplary women

told her that the lazy girl who could do well had done reasonably

- women who were perhaps a bit left of centre - who taught us

well. Almost by return of post, 1 received a very little letter. It said

to think - who instilled a strong sense of justice and compassion.

"Dear little Angie Clark, I knew your ship would come into harbor -

They lived out the Mary Ward ethos that women would do great

love Meg". Needless to say the subjects that I really enjoyed in my

things'. There was never, in my experience, an 'even though' we

first degree were history and literature subjects.

were women implied in this. We were encouraged to believe that it was because we were women that we would do great things.

Memories of my days at Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak include

Like you, I have lived to see the unimaginable, the wonderful, the surprising, the challenging, the extraordinary, the awful and the ordinary. I am now a grandmother of almost three year old

arriving on my first day. Mother Frances Anthony, now Sr Toni,

Charlotte. If the world can offer Charlotte a smidgeon of the belief,

was standing in the entrance of the Junior School with her arms

encouragement and love I was given by fellow students and staff

outstretched in a gesture of welcome. Walking towards her, a

at Loreto Toorak, then she will indeed be blessed.

little too quickly it would seem, I fell flat on the newly polished floor: Mary Rose Sinn showed me to my room and desk. Senior

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Ms Mary O'Connor, Ms Elizabeth Burns, Mrs Lynne Beck, Miss Mary O'Driscoll and former Staff Members Ms Olwyn Gray and Mrs Patsy Hanson were delighted to join Dr Susan Stevens to welcome

the girls back to Loreto Toorak. Congratulations to Reunion Coordinators Rebecca Edwards and Lucy Wilkinson on gathering such an enthusiastic group together. cv Wilkinson anc

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Development Office Events

Past Pupils' Golf Day The 43rd Annual Loreto Past Pupils' Golf Day was played on 11 May on the South Course at the Peninsula Country Golf Club. It

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was quite a family occasion this year as several family groups were included in the field of thirty-three: sisters Liz Halpin, Jenny French, Joan Cumbrae-Stewart and Pam Pearse; Di Lowe and Carole Hart: Jane Ackman and Julienne Quinn: and June McCann with

daughters Marg O'Loughlin and Judy Hemingway.

Congratulations to Helen Pyman, the winner of the Loreto Cup. Helen scored 37 stableford points and was closely followed by runner-up Clare Murphy with 36 points. Julienne Quinn was

nearest the pin on the 14th hole and Joan Cumbrae-Stewart on the 17th hole.

Our sincere thanks to Kate Russell from the Development Office for her help in organizing the day. Please contact Kate on 9823 8148 if you would like your name to be added to the mailing list for next year.

Loreto Mandeville Hall entered a team in the Inter School

Above: The Lachal girls enjoying the Day

Challenge Cup which was played in March. Thirty-two schools - /(-

keenly contested the trophy, and our team of Anne Barnett, Jan '

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Lupson, Jill Tehan and Sue Buxton finished in 12th place. Thank #-ip you to Jenny Carr for organizing our team.

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Deidre Black and Cathy Ockleshaw

Past Pupils' Card Day

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Above: June McCann and family gathered to play

For your diary:

The Annual Golf Day for 2011 will be held at Peninsula

on Monday 9 May at the earlier The Past Pupils' Card Day in June drew many enthusiastic players to Loreto Toorak. It was wonderful to welcome so many of

our regular players and their friends and to be able to raise almost three thousand dollars for the Sr Deirdre Rofe Scholarship Fund.

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starting time of 8.30am.

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GLS Breakfast 2010

Ms Erin-Marie O'Neill, Loreta Speaker from the Class of 1987, gave a moving and very personal account of the impact of a range of challenges on her life. She spoke about the influence her Loreto education, with its focus on social justice, had on her post School

trip to India to work with Loreto Sisters and her current work in Corporate Social Responsibility with IBM; about meeting Mother

Teresa, travelling through Europe, coming home to marry her boyfriend and then realizing that the idyllic world she thought she had created was not all that it should be and going through the painful process of divorce and then of the joy, some years later, of 1

marrying her husband John.

Erin-Marie paid tribute to her family and friends and to two Loreto Sisters, Sr Deirdre Rofe ibvm and Sr Ruth Winship ibvm whose love, concern and encouragement profoundly influenced the way

she was able to deal with the challenges faced and the changes that resulted. Erin-Marie spoke of the need, at very difficult times, to refocus on the basic values and needs rather than becoming caught up with the things that can distract from the basics. This philosophy was truly tested when Erin-Marie and her husband

John lost everything except the clothes they were wearing and their car in the Black Saturday fires. In the eighteen months since then, Above. School Captains Sarah Giynn (tar left) and Alexandra

they have lived in countless houses with kind family and friends, begun the planning process to rebuild their home and vineyard

Saundry (far right) with Loreto Provincial Sr Christine Burke

and become first time parents to baby Henry who attended the

ibvm and Loreto Speaker Erin-Marie O'Neill 1987 and below, with

Breakfast. Erin-Marie's enthusiasm and optimism in the face of the

Erin-Marie and Sr Ruth Winship ibvm

many challenges and changes she touched on in her address were an inspiration to all present.

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Hundreds of Past Pupils, Staff Members, Students and Friends

from Genazzano, Loreto and Sacra Coeur gathered in the Members' Dining Room at the MCG for the Annual GLS Breakfast. Loreto Past Pupils' Association President and MC for the morning, Mardi

Miss Michelle McCarty and Ms Karen Howarth joined a group ot Year 11 Students at the Breakfast

Tovey, introduced a Speaker from each of the Schools to address the Theme -

Challenge and Change.

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Development Office LORETO CONNECTS

Making connections in the spirit Of Mary Ward

President's Report 2010 has been a busyand exciting year. Several successful events such as our Annual Golf Day, Card Day, Afternoon of Reflection, GLS Breakfast and our inaugural Past Pupils' Cocktail Party in October have brought Past Pupils of all ages together. Through these events we have raised much needed funds for Bursaries

and Scholarships, for the School through our support of Annual

Special thanks must go to Caroline Power, PPA President for the past two years, whose move to Albury after her graduation from the

University of Melbourne Agricultural Science course, necessitated a change of President. We have all appreciated Caroline's dedication, enthusiasm and support of all our events and wish her every success in the future.

Giving and for the projects of Mary Ward International Australia

Thank you to all the Committee who have worked tirelessly to

particularly 'Strong Young Mums'. Each time we have gathered

ensurethe success of our functionsand tooffer warm and generous

we have also celebrated the bonds of friendship and the spirit of community that binds and strengthens us. We are fortunate to be

hospitality to the Past Pupil community of Loreto Toorak.

We hope ail our Past Pupils will join us for our final event for the

part of a global Loreto community that continues to take up Mary

year - the Annual Mass and Morning Tea on Sunday 21 November

Ward's challenge to "be seekers of truth and doers of justice".

2010 at 10.00am in the Chapel of Christ the King and the Oak

Her words and actions continue to inspire us and encourage us

to reach out to others. We hope that our Association will always promote her values and ideals.

Parlour.

Mardi Tovey (1987)

President, Loreto Toorak Past Pupils' Association

The St Omer

In 2010 the Scholarship has been awarded to Siana Madden and Richa Deshpande (Class of 2009). Siana and Richa will also travel

to India in 2011 after completing the volunteer preparation program

Scholarship The St Omer Scholarship was instituted at Loreto Toorak in 2008.

It is named after the town in Flanders where Mary Ward first settled in 1606, after her courageous decision as a young woman to leave her home in England and begin her lifelong journey to establish

a new type of religious order, focusing on education for girls. The scholarship is awarded to a student/s in their Year 13 in order to

make it possible for them to take part in the volunteer program run by Mary Ward International Australia. They will take up a

volunteer placement with one of the many MWIA projects around the world, showing the same spirit of faith, adventure and outreach

with MWLA.

The St Omer Scholarship is made possible due to a generous

donation from a School family. We are very grateful for this family's commitment to supporting the School's partnership with the work of MWIA. We hope there might be other School community members who would be interested in supporting the St Omer Scholarship;

if so, please contact Michelle McCarty (michelle.mccarty@ loretotoorak.vic.edu.au) to begin a conversation. We look forward to sharing with you more of the wonderful stories from the MWIA volunteer program in the future. You can also find volunteer profiles on the Loreto sisters website at the MWIA link: www. loreto.org.au.

exemplified by Mary Ward.

In 2009 the first scholarships were awarded to Sarah Olle and Laura Voss (Class of 2008) who travelled together to Calcutta, India. There they volunteered at Loreto Sealdah, under the care of Sr Cyril Mooney ibvm. Sarah and Laura worked in the school for a

month, forming firm friendships with the students there and gaining some understanding not only of the impact of poverty on the lives of many Indian people but also of the importance of education, particularly for girls in breaking the poverty cycle and achieving the UN Millennium goals.

Upon their return Sarah and Laura spoke to various groups within the School Community about their experience and encouraged

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others to follow their example by supporting the work of MWIA. It was a life changing experience for these girls, their hearts and minds were opened and transformed. This is an opportunity we

would love to give many more of our students upon leaving school.

Laura and Sarah at Varanast

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Making connections in the spirit of Mary Ward

Mary Ward International Australia - Working

in Partnership to "Close the Gap" Mary Ward International Australia (MWIA) is working

The project aims to equip young men (many of whom have been

in partnership with welfare organisations, community

in detention) with a trade for future employment by developing

U groups and various levels of government to address

a sustainable mechanics workshop. Opportunities need to be

Indigenous inequality in health, education and

created for young people, particularly young men, to engage in

employment outcomes. Funding is being directed to

constructive activities. Being behind the wheel of a car is seen as

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t:t:: :::: i programs that address long term disadvantage, such

symbolic of being a man. OutBack Pitstop provides the opportunity

MARY WARD

to be 'behind the wheel" as a positive learning experience.

as education and social support programs in remote and rural areas of Australia.

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MWIA is supporting this project in partnership with Centacare,

Indigenous Australians are more likely to suffer from low income,

Bourke TAFE, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Funding

unemployment, lack of education, poor housing, substance abuse,

will go towards purchasing car parts for the reconditioning and

high infant mortality rates and family violence than non-indigenous

maintenance of two cars so they can be made roadworthy and

Australians (1). Currently, there is a seventeen year gap between

used by participants for driving practice, with a view to gaining their

the life expectancy of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

driver's license. Local elders are involved by providing general

Significant gaps also exist in education and employment

mentoring of participants and supporting positive transitions to

outcomes (2).

manhood.

Nationally, 43% of all Indigenous Australians aged 15-64 years

The positive effect that education has on an individual's economic

were not in the labour force in 2006, due to reasons including carer

outcomes, particularly employment and income, has been well

responsibilities, illness, disability or lack of market opportunities.

established. Having a rewarding job and stable income improves

This compares with 24% of the non-Indigenous population in the

an individual's chances of not only leading a healthy life, but

same age group (3).

having the financial resources to seek medical help for themselves and their family when ill (3). It is hoped that OutBack Pitstop

will motivate these young men to engage in training, to learn a MWIA is able to support a range of new initiatives aimed at 'closing

trade, and become employable. They will be encouraged to take

the gap' thanks to our growing list of generous partners and

leadership roles in the management of the project and will have

supporters, most recently, The Flatley Foundation.

constant input into its ongoing development.

The Flatley Foundation was set up by Tom Flatley - an Irish-born businessman and philanthropist. The Foundation funds Christian organisations that contribute to the education, health and wellbeing of children and young people. Patricia Flatley and the Flatley

Foundation have made a large donation to the Loreto Sisters that

For further information about MWIA projects, volunteering opportunities or how to make a donation, please visit the Loreto Sisters website: www.loreto.org.au

will be managed and distributed by MWIA. References

Some of the new projects funded include a university resource

1. Ring of Fire, JPIC Australia newsletter, July 2010, http://www.

centre, women's crisis shelter and children's libraries in Vietnam,

loreto.org.au/works4ustice.html

early childcare facilities in East Timor and Centacare's OutBack Pitstop Project in Bourke, a remote town in NSW.

2. "Eyes on the election" bulletins CLRI(NSW) Social Justice Committee www.clrinsw.org 3. Australian Human Rights Commission http://www. hreoc.gov.au/

OutBack Pitstop was recently established by Centacare with the

social_justice/statistics/index.html

goal of engaging disadvantaged young Aboriginal men in vocational training and constructive work. It aims to provide them with training and skills development, and open pathways for future employment.

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Devellopment Office News Snippets Kate Jackson 1998 and Lauren Mai 1996 have recently launched

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their new business venture, Kate Jackson Designs. Combining Lauren's current knowledge and contacts in her established business, LMAdvertising, with Kate'sexpertise in design consulting, they have established a personalised interior design and consulting firm. Whilst Lauren is responsible for setting up the business structure and marketing, Kate is the face of the business, and is

-r v . has just published her first

1„ 11* * ·1 novel, 'Six Impossible Things' W with Pan Macmillan. It is the

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already building a promising network. Prior to this development,

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Kate's career had taken her overseas in search of adventure and

IMPOSSIBLE 24 THINGS * 0* cake business, ajust-out gay

inspiration. Landing in London, the renowned Designers Guild was her first port of call. The three years she spent with them has given

Kate a remarkable understanding of textiles and their applications in the home. From there, it was two significant years under design guru Gabhan O'Keeffe in London and most recently as an Interior

Designer on assignment in Dubai with the esteemed Sedley Place.

After a rich and diverse expatriate life, Kate has finally brought her passion, knowledge and expertise back home to Melbourne. Kate and Lauren are optimistic about future success. They are confident that their determination, creativity and friendship, will enable them

house, new school hell, a

mother with a failing wedding

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to grow Kate Jackson Designs.

who finally gets to go to the

ball - or year nine social in his case. Along the way he reconsiders and reconstructs life in his entirely changed world. 'Six Impossible

Things' is recommended for students in Years Seven and Eight, within a broader readership of ten to fifteen year olds. Fiona has been writing television scripts for the last ten years, working on

shows ranging from MDA and The Secret Life of Us to Neighbours and Home and Away. Her daughter Zoe was School Vice Captain in 2007 and won a Premier's Award for Literature.

P<ATE JACKSON

On 24th March this year, Kate Carr (Leyden) 1991 lost her LM

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courageous battle with Neuroendocrine cancer. Kate fervently

loved her husband Nick, her family, her friends and above all her life. When first diagnosed in 2005 with this uncommon cancer, Kate had nowhere to turn. Little was known about her condition here

in Australia, however, with her fierce determination she travelled

the globe speaking to experts and working closely with her doctors at Peter MacCallum in Melbourne to find out more. With this

knowledge in hand she faced her disease head on. Whilst Kate was MERALD WAY ·

fighting her toughest fight, the Unicorn Foundation was launched in 2009. It is the only not-for-profit medical charity focused on neuroendocrine tumors (NET). Its mission is to raise awareness of

these tumors within the medical profession and the general public.

It fosters patient understanding through support groups and raises much needed funding for Australian based research. Kate's family

and friends have organised the 1 st Anniversary My Knight Ball on Saturday 13 November 2010, Victory Room, Etihad Stadium. Last year over 550 attendees enjoyed a three course meal, wine from Plunkett Fowles winery and great entertainment and live auctions.

Bec Carnovale 1991 and friends, Kate's sister Simone Leyden 1994 and the Leyden and Carr families are determined to keep the memory of Kate alive and help the many others inflicted with this misunderstood cancer.

Above· Kate and Lauren outside their new premises

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Family News Births ADAM

Engagements Kate 1995 and Tom Harrington, Max Thomas born

DOTSON

Anna 2005 to Jeffrey Styles on 25/11/2006

IERARDO

Jessica 2003 to Benjamin Frazer on 31/12/2009

03/02/2010

GREGORY

Emily 1997 and Andy Makiv. James Gregory born 10/05/2010

GROGAN

STEPHENS

Elaine 2004 to Tiago Braga de Oliveira on 08/09/2007

Michaela 1986 and Charles Howitt, William

George born 07/04/2010, brother for Olivia and Nicholas

HARRIS

STOWELL

Emily 1999 to Paul McCosh on 9/10/2009

Kate 1994 and Jonathan Hardwick, Audrey Kate born 26/05/2010, sister for Emilia and Greta

LEYDEN

Simone 1994 and Luke MeGuiness, Emme Kate

Marriages

born 24/7/2009, sister for Harry Daniel

MACDONALD Meaghan 1987 and Graeme Moir, Olivia Grace

ELLIS

Victoria 1995 to Jeremy Stuart on 21/8/2010

born 19/06/2009 FITZGERALD Stefanie 2001 to Steven Vrailas on 28/8/2010

MACKINNON Fiona 1991 and Stephen Lynch, Emma Margaret born 30/06/2010, sister for Conor and Patrick McARDLE

Anna 1991 and Nick Randall, Lenny John born 1/9/2010, brother for Amelia and Lucy

MAGEE

Sarah 1991 and Craig Halfpenny, Lola Blossom

KERR

Melinda 1991 to Remo Dipetta on 13/02/2010

LUPSON

Jan 1973 to Peter Freeman on 24/10/2009

O'DONOGHUEMonique 1997 to Jacob Ireland on 2/11/2009

on 21/01/2010, sister for Amelie and Ruby O'DONOGHUEChantal 1995 to Ryan Eagle on 20/2/2010 MAKIV

Angela 1994 and Sam Baillieu, Rose Elizabeth born 26/5/2010, sister for Florence Louise born

PRESCOTT

Rebecca 2000 to John Rizzo on 10/04/2010

SAUNDERS

Sarah 1997 to Matt Hardy on 1 2/3/2010

STEWART

Sarah 2001 to Christopher Fricke on 10/4/2010

WALKER

Genevieve 1988 to Andrew James Rodsted on

5/8/2008 and William

MARYANKER Melanie 1992 and Scott Young, Charlotte Samantha born 18/01/2010 sister for Lachlan

NOLAN

Prue 1994 and Ben Gilbert, Fitzwilliam born 03/09/2009

12/12/2009

O'BRIEN

Catherine 1990 and Stephen Meade, Hugo Stephen born 19/05/2010, brother for Laura, Juliette and Ava

O'SHEA

Angie (staff) and Cam Stephens, Aliarne Jessica Stephens born 23/8/2010, sister for Hayden

OSTOR

Charlotte 1989 and Matthew Tehan. Sacha

Elizabeth Molly Tehan born 4/5/2010, sister for

Rupert and Sebastian RICKARBY

Wendy (staff) and Jan Honnens, Mille Sage born 23/11/2009, sister for Lykke

ZAHARA

Felicity 1994 and Ben Perry, Camilla Margaret born 23/08/2010, sister for Zara and Jemima

WINTLE

Kelly (staff) and Luke, Harvey Burton born 21/09/2010

WHITE

Sarah 1999 to David McCracken on 12/12/2009

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Lauren Prescott 2002. Megan Prescott 2003, Jacqueline Diamond 2000 and Natalie Edwards 2000 were joined by Robert Rizzo, Sid Ravinatula Glen D'Souza and Camerom Bennett

Deaths The Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak Community extends sincere condolences to the families of the following members of our

MOLOMBY

Community who have died recently.

DUCK

Thomas on 07/06/2010 husband of Joan (dec) father of Maryanne 1971 Tom, Dan

and Jonathan (Year Two1963)

Christine Sykes 1966 on 08/03/2010, wife of Geoff, sister of Bernadette 1961, Marita

MULVANY

Elise (previously Elsie Wharton)1933 on 30/7/10, mother of Peter 1961 (dec), Angela

1963 and Mary 1957

Voerman 1965 and Damien 1971 LEYLAND

Loretto Francis on 07/06/2010, mother of Zoe 2002 O'CONNOR

LINEHAN

Veronica Brown 1946 on 11/2009,

Frank on 10/05/2010, father of Kerryn Ring 1975, Jo Wilson 1977, Melissa Iredell 1981 (Cooparoo)

mother

and Gabrielle Winter 1984 (Cooparoo)

of Virginia Vaughan 1969, Vonnie Brown (dec) 1968 and Danielle McDermott 1975

VALMORBIDA Carlo on 08/06/2010 Grandfather of Nikki 1993, MANNING

Michelle 1994. Amanda 2003 and Lisa 2005

Gail Laurie1956 on 03/05/2010, sister of Judy Buckley 1953 WARD

McBEATH

Kevin on 23/03/2010, husband of Lorraine, father of Clare 1988 and Malcolm

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John on 7/2/2010 and Mary on 20/3/2010, parents of Michelle 1973, Anthony 1976, Michael 1979 and Simon

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Mrs Pat O'Halloran, Mrs Dot Peters or

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Wedding Coordinators Loreto Mandeville Hall 10 Mandeville Crescent

Toorak VIC 3142 Tel: 98238100 Fax: 9823 8120

email: neilpetersl@bigpond.com naollabo@bigpond.com pmbanson@netsp.ace.net.au

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