The Mandevillian, 1988, Vol3, No4

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Registered by Australia Post Publication Number VBH 7636, Vol 3 No 4 December/January 1988

Sister Deirdre Leaves Mandeville The Mandevillian is a most appropriate

THE THREE 'Rs'

forum for recognising the departure of Sr Deirdre from Mandeville. She has always

- CATRIONA

maintained that if we want the best education

BONGIORNO, YEAR 12

for our students, communication among the members of the Mandeville community is

No doubt each member of the Senior School

essential The Mandevillian, a newsletter for

will remember Sr Deirdre for different things and these unique memories of her time as Principal will live on. They will vary from the most seemingly small-scale detail of knowing everyone's name to her undertaking of such a grand production as the Pilgrimage - it is a certainty that she will not be forgotten.

all the members of our community, was one of her many inspirations. Sr Deirdre arrived at Mandeville in 1978 and

the following year she began her work as

Principal. During her time here she has worked tirelessly and has been an instrunient of growth and change. In acknowledgement

One thing which I will always remeniber

of her efforts, we are presenting a selection of writing about Deirdre. The articles have been written by different members of our community - by a parent, a student, a staff member and a past pupil.

about Sr Deirdre is her unique version of the three 'Rs' of education. Although never downplaying the importance of the traditional three 'Rs' of Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic, she introduced me to the three

'Rs' of a different kind: Relationships, Reading and Relaxation.

For the six years I have been a part of the Senior School, I believe I have heard about

EXCELLENCE IN

these three 'Rs' at least once a year; better

LEADERSHIP

holiday advice has never been given! I have spent mv holidavs sleeping-in until

- ALISON MILLER, STAFF

lunchtinic, developing manv new relationships and reading the telei,isicin guide iii my spare tinie. Perhaps this wis not

MEMBER

Staff Fare wel[ for Sr Deirdre Left to Right Mr Robert Dermelley, Sr Deirdre,

"Excellence cannot be born from mere

competence; it results from the more tangible human qualities. - Sergiovanni

These words on leadership have been

exemplified here at Loreto, Mandeville Hall, during the past ten years. Members of staff have witnessed excellence in leadership which results not only from competence, but also from those personal qualities of good humour, warmth, friendliness, commitment and vision which we associate with our

retiring Principal and friend, Deirdre. I remember, as a new member of staff some

years a50, being most impressed by the warm, triendly atmosphere in the staff room. This continues today and is a direct result of Deirdre's leadership example. Those of us, arriving early to begin the school day are

always welcomed by Deirdre as she puts out

the newspapers and chats over a cup of

coffee. Come rain or shine, she is always cheerful and good humoured, and obviously enjoys maintaining a presence in the staff room.

Deirdre has been a progressive Principal and while staff may have inwardly groaned at 'yet another in-service' or curriculum develop-

ment seminar or 'three year plant we know that without these initiatives the school

would not be coping with the needs of students today. And so we appreciate Deirdre's qualities which have led us to the

sense of purpose and direction that we enjoy today. She has been an inspirational Principal, initiating change where necessary;

stimulating staff to question teaching techniques and curriculum content; and most important of all, recognising individual talents and potential and the provision of opportunities for these to develop. Our retiring principal will be remembered too for her love of celebration. Certain

traditions have been built during her time, with the whole school community enjoying occasions such as the Performing Arts Festival and Feast Day. However, those smaller

occasions, such as morning teas in the staff room for a job well done are those which teachers have particularly appreciated. While it is with great sadness that we

farewell Deirdre we wish her peace, fulfilment and happiness for the future and trust that her year of study will provide a refresh-

ing change from the responsibilities of leadership.

Sr Elizabeth Dommu, Mr Andrew Schmidt, Mrs Alison Miller.

ENCOUNTERS WITH DEIRDRE - GABRIELLE MCKINNON, PAST PUPIL My sister and I were attending school when

IN GRATITUDE - ELIZABETH FOGARTY, PARENT As a parent conimlinity we are indeed most grateful to the IBVM order for allowing Sr Deirdre to remain as Principal for the past ten years. This position she has fulfilled enthusiastically and wisely. I ler leadership and foresight will take Mandeville and its students towards the 2lst century. Sr Deirdre has been most supportive of parent body activities and functions. She has

Sr Deirdre first arrived at Mandeville. In her

been ready to listen and keep us fully

second year, she replaced Sr Jane Kelly and became our New Principal. By that stage I was in my final year and my sister was a

informed, whether it be through her excellent reports, comments or her weekly

couple of years below. We both had considerable contact with Sr

not always willingly nor happily. When we

God, she has touched us all. Mary Ward put contained in the Mission Statement has, with

Sr Deirdre's guidance, helped us to be aware of the individualitv of oilr daughters. She has encouraged us to develop compassion and ati understanding of our children as they advance through their teenage years. She has always been availabie if help has been

that Deirdre believed in each ot us and she

misbehaved, we did not feel branded; rather

we were always encouraged to learn froiii our mistakes and to move with energy and resolution into the future.

In no way did we feel we were "just

she has made to remember our names and

those of our daughters, has made us feel warmly welcomed. I ler good humour and

welcome and communicate with ils.

inner peace have encouraged many of us to attend the Sunday Seminars and other infor-

her mintie jar are always open to us. As she, now the Old Principal, leaves Mandeville, many people remember with gratitude Deirdre's affirmation of their unique style.

We wish you every success as you take up further studie s over the coming year and

trust that Your three 'Rs' will stand you in

gi)(,d stead.

mative model of womanhood for our

daughters; her stability, optimism and courtesy have been lived out in all situations. Sr Deirdre's acceptance of us all, the effort

unique style; she was able to recognise,

we did at school, that her door, her heart and

wRite - to its all and tell tls what vou are

doing.

required. Sr Deirdre has emulated an affir-

students". Deirdre treated us as people with

Our experience was not unusual. Other students were also motivated and inspired by Deirdre's faith in their individuality and potential. Among her past students she is revered and regarded with deep affecti o n. Like so many others, we have both continued our friendships with Deirdre and we feel, as

Reiiiember - what a great blinch of girls we are;

vision of the individual in the eyes of God,

the circumstances of the interviews, each of

always had faith in our potential to contribute positively. She never undermined us and continually drew on our strengths. When we

journey I'd like to give her three 'Rs' to put into practice while she is away: Religic)n - pray for us all;

a strong emphasis on personal effort. This

which stood out in our minds. Regardless of

us felt that we were valued people. We knew,

And now to send Sr Deirdre off on her

With her quotes from Mary Ward's writings,

Deirdre and often visited her in her office -

characteristic friendship of those meetings

words of wisdom.

contribution to the newsletter.

her admiration of her foundress' courage and deep devotion to the will and worship of

came to write this article it was the

quite what Sr Deirdre had in mind as she

sent 11% off on holidays each year witli lier

r

niative activities conducted at the school.

Being at the helm of a large school in the 1980% has been a challenge which Sr Deirdre

accepted; surrounding herself at every opportunity with able staff and tapping the numerous resources of the parent body to aid her. This ability was highlighted iii the success of the Pilgrimage this year. Sr Deirdre has not always enjoved good health dur-

ing her time at Mandeville but even when obviouslv tired and run-down she would

continue to be cheerful and receptive. Loreto Mander'ille parents will certainly feel her absence. IIi ten years, firm friendships have been formed within the caring atmosphere she has created.

Sr Deirdre's time is up but the impact which

Surprise!

slie has had on the conimunitv of Mandeville

St· Deirdre was n'nde,·ed speechhess when Russell

1 lail will continue to inspire us.

Gn'en tippeared.


MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION

LORETO

NEWS - ANGELA ARTHUR *

TERM 1

Iraditionally the Loreto Mothers' Association brings its twelve months of work to a conclusion at the beginning of the final

school term. In the gracious surroundings of the Reception Room, the Annual General Meeting took place iii October. The room

1989 .

was filled to overflowing with mothers interested to hear the reports of the Committee's activites, financial and other-

wise, during its term of office. Everyone was delighted that Sr Deirdre had consented to be Guest Speaker as, sadly, it was to be her last formal meeting with the

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niothers. Sr Deirdre's talk foctissed on the.

FEBRUARY

changing trends and attitudes she had

1 Wed

Staff In-Service

observed during her time at Mandeville, As

2 Thurs

Staff In-Service

ever, her talk contained much that was

3 Fri

Staff In-Service

5 Sun

Year 12 Orientation Morning Students commence school year Ash Wednesday 8 pm Year 7 Parent Information Night 8 pm Year 5 Parent Information Night Year 7 Camp

illuniinating and inspiring and of great value and help to parents. At the conclusion of the meeting, the retiring

6 Mon 8 Wed 9 Thurs

14 Tues

14 Tues

9 8 ./

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President, Mrs Sue Rennie, introduced and

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welcomed Mrs Eileen Clark, who will direct

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The A/Wels in Year 2 demons/nde //wir· Christmas di'co,·i,/,i„is.

mothers have joined the Committee and Sue

A CHRISTMAS

BANNERS FOR

to 17 Fri 15 Wed

8 pm Year 4 Parent Information

REFLECTION

FIRST

16 Thurs

Night 1.45 pm Mothers' Association General Meeting in the Junior

- DEIRDRE ROFE,

COMMUNION

IBVM

- PAT MOYLAN

School

8 pm Year 11 Parent Information

17 Fri 18 Sat

Night 8 pm Fathers' Association Committee Meeting Dancing Classes Commence Year 12 Camp

to 19 Sun 20 Mon

23 Thurs

24 Fri 26 Sun

PRINCIPAL Amid the baubles and tinsel of Christmas, it

is good to reflect for a moment on the focus of all this celebration - the Christ Child. The

scene is so familiar - a stable which tradition

has endowed with an ox and an ass, the

8 pm New Parents' Cocktail Party 8 pm Year 8 Parent Information Night 8 pm Year 3 Parent Information Night Dancing Class Family Day

shepherds gathered around the manger and the proud parents gazing at the small baby lying there. Outside the Christmas star hangs bright in the heavens. It is such a human

wonder at the miracle of new life.

Junior School Photos

Nowhere is the humanity of God so apparent

8 pm Loreto Advisory Board Meeting

as in the manger. He has truly taken on our likeness and experienced our human condition. Ours is not a remote, impersonal God, but a God who knows our weaknesses

4 Sat

and responds with our strengths. The miracle

to 5 Sun

is tilat not only does God share our

Year 10 Camp

4 Sat

Red Cross Door Knock

6 Mon

Mothers' Tennis Day Inter-School Swimming at Nunawading

9 Thurs

7pm Fathers' Association Annual 10 Fri 11 Sat 13 Mon 14 Tues

15 Wed

17 Fri 18 Sat

19 Sun 20 Mon

That first Christmas involved a lot of

travelling! Mary and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem to be registered for the census,

child, with assistance from her family members, would make a banner to hang on the walls during the First Communion Mass on

many of the parents were agreeably sur-

to both Senior and Junior School mothers. The venue will be the Junior School Multi-

Purpose Room and refreshments will be served to allow mothers the opportunity of

organization and most of the execution as well. Maybe they are surgeons! All banners were not finished by 'pack-up'

Committee Meeting 8 pm Fathers' Association Committee Meeting Dancing Class Kooyong Blind Fair

hope that we can be as alert to the signs of

time at 7.15 but they were far enough advanced to be completed at home. Unfortunately

Year 8 Father/Daughter Mass 8 pm Combined Parent Committees' Cocktail Party

good will. If we have built up resentments, anger or bitterness over the year, this is the

Each of the twelve classes in the Junior

School made a number of panels using the

Term 1 Concludes

respond to our better instincts and clear a

same method as that used for the banners.

path for peace. May the hope of Christ's birth bring new

These panels were joined to form a frontal piece for use on the altar at the First Com-

resolution to the ills of the world and the

munion Mass. St Peter's Church, on First

troubles that afflict each of us and may you and your families be blessed in every way

Communion Day, was ablaze with colour and symbol and looked quite magnificent - a fitting tribute to the dedication and industry of so many.

Dancing Class 8 pm Loreto Advisory Board

12 Wed

Meeting 13 Thurs

1 pm Mothers' Association Committee Meeting

fulfilling and enjoyable 1989!

BARRY BLITZ - BRIGDET THOM,

Dancing Class Year 12 Father/Daughter Mass

YEAR 11

21 Fri

Dancing Class

23 Sun

Year 3 and 4 Father/Daughter

It is on few occasions during the year when school spirit is at a peak. The annual Interhouse Swimming Sports is one of these

14 Fri 16 Sun

Mass 25 Tues

26 Wed

Anzac Day (Not a School Holiday) Performing Arts Festival at the

events. This year the competition was fierce

Melbourne Concert Hall

swimmers. Extraordinary talent was displayed by Champion Open swimmer, Vanessa Brown, who blitzed the Open

but this did not deter most students, as we had a record number of enthusiastic

events. Other outstanding performances were shown by Melissa Humphries, Sarah L"Huillier, Lisa Francis, Louise Gardiner and

Tilly Bowden. The great excitement of the day reached a

climax when Barry, a House not usually renowned for its athletic ability, was ann olin-

ced as victorious. Mulhall proudly accepted the House Spirit Award.

The deserving captains happily received their awards and everyone was pleased with the results (especially the members of Barry House).

A special thank you should be extended to all the staff who made this such a successful

day.

become involved in the life of the school.

come prepared.

22 Wed

7 Fri

Committee trust many mothers will .ivail themselves of this splendid opportunity to

became a picnic ground for those who had

reside in an angry, bitter heart. Let us

over the Christmas season. Best wishes for a

meeting new friends. Eileen and her

it was not warm enough to adjourn outside for the planned picnic tea, so the multipurpose room lived up to its name and

Oak Parlour

Term 2 Commences

covered on these occasions that will appeal

prised at the outcome of their family effort.

Year 9 Retreat

5 Wed

scheme to fulfil this need. Beginning in the first in a series of day-time guest speakers. A

some instances the father took over the

APRIL

to meet other mothers, Sr Deirdre and The

stimulating and wide variety of topics will be

Our search for the God in our lives usually requires sonic dislodgemetit: either physical or, more likely, in the area af jur attitudes. I

Good Friday

1989.

ner. Because the preparation had been so thorough there were very few problems and

21 Tues

24 Fri

are planning an exciting new venture for

middle ot first term, the school will offer the

revealed.

SCSA Swimming Carnival -State Swim Centre (evening)

Parade Luncheon, the Committee will be

involved with Information and Social Nights for classes and a myriad of smaller tasks. We

Each child's name also features on the ban-

Park

season for shedding them. Peace cannot

Besides the annual social functions of a

Tennis Day, Card Luncheon and Fashion

ground is brightly coloured headcloth and symbols were cut from felt and glued on.

Dancing Class Bushwalking Club

God's presence in our lives as Joseph and Mary, the Wise Men and the Angels were. The prize is well worth it! Christmas brings a message of peace to all of

Looking to the year ahead, Eileen Clark hopes that the Association will, as ever, provide a focal pc)int for Loreto Mothers.

Committee have discussed and devised a

"I am so glad I called my elder daughter Antoinette and the younger one Julie!" It was interesting to observe the way in which different families approached this exercise. In

1 pm Mothers' Association

Captain. It is always both informative and

these had been enlarged to fit a banner which measures 90 cm by 50 cm. The back-

following the star and the shepherds had to leave their flocks to seek out the cause of the

All mothers are most cordially invited to attend the first General Meeting of the Mothers' Association on Thursday, 16 February, 1989. This meeting will be addressed by the Principal, the Head of the

chosen the symbol she wanted to use and

One mother, however, was heard to remark,

angels' song. Each journey became a search, the object of which was only gradually

with afternoon tea.

Recognising that many mothers lack the time to be formally involved with Committee work, but would appreciate the opportunity

the three wise men travelled from the East,

Labour Day - Schoool Holiday Inter-House Athletics at Olympic

blend of experience and fresh enthusiasm. A most successful and happy year concluded

interesting.

Dinner

to 16 Thurs 16 Thurs

humanity but through this truth we share in His divinity. Heady Stuff!

term of membership ensures a constant

Church with posters, as has been the case in previous years, it was decided that each

Susan Daily IBVM, author of the book 'Graphics for Sundayst was enlisted to help. She spoke briefly and reassuringly on banner making in general, at the beginning of the session, then it was 'full steam ahead' using detailed printed instructions and help from five staff members. Each child had already

talked at - they invite contemplation and

members who had worked so energetically over tile previous two years. This two year

Junior School, the School Captain and Vice-

watchers of the scene. Small babies can't be

1 Wed

Dancing Class

31 First Communicants and their families

Rennie made special mention of the retiring

assembled for a banner-making session. Instead of adorning the walls of St Peter's

23 October.

What thoughts spring to mind? May I share with you three of mine?

Senior School Photos

Our multi-purpose room became a hive of industry at 5.30 pm on 6 October when our

moment; one which draws us in to become

MARCH

3 Fri

proceedings for the next year. Many new

Making First Comnumion Biumers


JUNIOR SCHOOL IN BRIEF

FIRE!!!

BICENTENNIAL WALL

THE DAY THE CHOIR

As a memento of the Bicentennial Year, the

WENT TO THE REGENT

limior School has midi· a wall of tiles. Every

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child and staff member has contributed a

One rainy day, Miss Horner told us that the

10cm x 10 cm tile on which has been

Loreto Junior Choir had been asked to sing at the Regent for Children's Week. We were

scratched a design or memory of this year. Each year level had a theme or topic to work with and the children were most enthusiastic

about their contributions. The tiles have been

ti

fixed to the wall outside the library. This will

be a lasting memory of this significant year iii our nation's history. - Sally O'Byrne

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thrilled with the honour and went to tell everyone.

Then the day came, we were all 'spic and span' to impress our audience with royal blue ribbons, polished shoes and a crisp clean dress and blazer.

When we got there many people were eating their lunch. The songs we sang were: 'Praise God; 'I Need You To Turn To', 'We Belong; 'Bless the Lord: 'Just Like You' and 'My Country'. The songs that tickled most

people's funny bone were 'In the Bath' and The Spider' which were sung wearing shower caps. When we finished singing, we ate a well

earned lunch of a McI)onald's I lamburger and a drink of Coke.

Then we went back to school and did school work.

- Kate MeGrath, 6 Blue

BOOK WEEK Aimabe! Drake, 'Trish Riddell - Fire Chief, Amelia Marti

'A Page in History' was the theme for this year's Book Week celebrations in the Junior School. The history of the children's Book

r Deirdre mid jackie Bosci - Deptily Chief

The last few weeks of the Year 12s schooling is always a time of tension and excitement.

Council awards was marked by a display of winning and honour books over the years displayed in the library. All the year levels were involved in literary

Students, staff and families are anxious;

waiting to see what will be the outcome of the energy and high emotion as the year draws to its conclusion. Unfortunately, the

activities depicting Australian book characters, including cake decorating, dioramas,

potential for disaster is never far from our minds, but coupled with this, there is always a great feeling of hope and goodwill. Everyone is aware that for the Year 12

puppets, collages, models and pictures.

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Features of the week were the Museum con-

taining childhood and school memorabilia and the 'Bring a Book/Buy a Book' venture

students this is a very significant stage of

which raised money for Sr Marie Kelly in

their lives and we all want it to be a positive

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and memorable experience.

Bears' and 'The Long Red Scarf' visited the lunior School Sports Dat/

This year as we were waiting for their imminent arrival we were nursing feelings of anxiety and excitement. At 8.45 precisely,

JUNIOR SCHOOL

"Chariots of Fire" was heard and the

SPORTS DAY

procession entered the quad. In the following half an hour we relived the Olympics and

The Junior School Sports Day was held

witnessed the dousing of the Olympic flame, which burned brightly in a barbeque until it was attacked by a tribe of able firefighters. The fire brigade was led in dramatic style by the Fire Chief, Trish Riddell and Assistant,

Jackie Bosci, who entered the school grounds riding an old fire-engine. It was a marvellous

amidst much colour and loud cheering. The day was magnificent and the four Houses Barry, Ward, Mulhall and Mornane - dressed for the occasion! As it is the Bicentennial

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Year several events from days gone by were

school and delighted the girls with her talk. Margaret was a boarder at Ballarat for some years and one of her original works is on display in the library.

The week came to a fitting climax on Friday afternoon when all members of the school

paraded round the netball courts, wearing masks or hats depicting book characters. These had been made during art classes. The staff paraded in costume as 'Matilda and Friends', the characters from the latest Roald Dahl book.

- Cecily Patterson, Junior School Librarian

re-introduced.

The Flag Relay was run and won by Mulhall.

beginning to a day of happy celebration. All the anxiety of the preceding days was allayed

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The last winner in 1947 was St Michaels'.

The Diamond Throw was reintroduced and

and when the Year 12s finally left the school

after lunch, many people commented that it

Kenya.

Margaret Power, author of'Creatures in the

At Mandeville, the last day is traditionally a day of off-beat ritual which commences with a grand procession of the Year 12 students.

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had been a remarkable conclusion to a

remarkable year.

Alice Adams lights the Olympic Flame

VISITORS FROM ALICE SPRINGS - CLAIRE LEONCELLI, YEAR 11 On Sunday, 9 October, 15 Loreto tamilies gathered for the arrival of the bus from Alice Springs. We were each to have an Aboriginal billet stay with us for a few days while the

group visited Melbourne. The boys were billeted with families from St Kev,ns. Our

guest, Teresa, was a student at the Alice

Springs Catholic High School. As the names were read out and the girls were matched up with their host families, my heart went out to the visitors. 1 remembered how only a few

won from the 1947 winners, St Gertrude's,

by Barry. The old trophies have been replated and look great. The winning House was Mulhall, with Ward winning the Spirit Award. The day was a great success and brought back many memories of previous Sports Days. - Cathy Ferrari, Junior School PE CoOrdinator

PREPARING FOR THE BALL! "One, two, three! One, two, three! No, no, Sarah, watch me do it."

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Mrs Ferrari was getting very frustrated trying to teach us the dances for the Year 5 Ball that

was coming up on 23 November.

We're going to dress up in old-fashioned evening clothes and pretend we are people from earlier this century. I'm looking forward to this Ball, and I think all the other Grade 5s are too.

- Hermione Knowles, 5 Red

weeks earlier I had been billeted with a

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Staff Performance on Creative Arts Festival Day·

FAREWELL At the conclusion of each school year our community changes. Staff and students leave and embark on new stages in their lives. We would like to extend our gratitude to those

staff members who are leaving Mandeville this vear. The school is enriched and

empowered bv the contribution of the staff

and this year their support was certainly witnessed in activities such as the Pilgrimage We thank those who are leaving and wish them all the best in the future.

Loreto family in Adelaide, during an interschool seminar. The time of meeting the family was one of awkwardness and

NUTRITION WEEK

apprehension.

It was lunch time in the Junior School and

Teresa shared my bedroom and soon we were talking about Alice Springs, long bus

drink was to be seen. Society's pressures to

trips, our schools and our families. We bc,th

c)nsurne copious quantities of junk foods

enjoyed looking at the photos I had taken on the Pilgrimage.

were certainly quashed recently in the Junior

The Alice Springs students had a busy

Nutrition Week.

schedule. There were visits to all the

After much discussion and thoughtful

important parts of Melbourne, as well as trips to a farm and the Fairy Penguins at Cowes. At the special barbeque given by Sr Deirdre in the undercroft, all the Aboriginal students and their host families gathered together for dinner. It was interesting to meet other families and their billets. While the parents chatted, we all went on a privileged inspection of the Rialto Building, the largest

planning and preparation a 'Nutritioils Picnic

not a solitary sweet, chip, cheezel or syrupy

School at Toorak as the girls celebrated

Lunch on the Lawn' was held on Wednesday, 12 October. Delicious salads, cold meats,

celery boats filled with cream cheese and adorned with billowing cheese slice masts,

Year 6 students at Biillarat

YEAR 6 DAY AT BALLARAT

salad were just some of the delicacies

The Year 6 girls travelled to Ballarat on 6 November and spent the day with the two Loreto schools - St Patrick's and St Aloysius. The day was a great success; the girls mixed with the Ballarat students and participated in

concrete structure in the Southern

savoured during this gastronome's banquet.

Hemisphere. It must have been a startling experience for our friends from the desert.

The air was filled with excited chatter and

sporting games, lunch activities and a guided

It was sad to watch the students depart for Alice Springs and I feel we have gained a

new tastes and food combinations. Somehow

special and new understanding of this year's

theme "We Are Family", as we have extended our Loreto family to our friends in Alice Springs.

cheesey toast fingers, avocado men, lunch-

on-a-stick (cubes of various healthy foods threaded onto a sate stick) and fresh fruit

expressions of delight as the girls discovered traditional school lunches will never be quite the same again! Perhaps this is the beginning of a whole new concept in school eating - and a healthier one at that! - Dot Peters

tour through the gardens. Plans for continuing contact between students of Toorak and Ballarat are already in the pipeline. Hopefully through these days, the children meet people from other walks of life and communication

among Loreto schools is improved. - Cathy Ferrari, Junior School PE CoOrdinator


LEADERSHIP

3.. mI

SEMINAR,

LORETO ROCKED

IN THE POLITICAL

With bated breath, the organising committee of parents cast their eyes Iii'avenwards as the

HOT SEAT

day of the Loreto Parents' Dinner Dance downed. All were hoping for fine weather

ADELAIDE - BRIAN ELLETT

and their wishes were granted.

As part of a series of seminars oil staff and student development, the Loreto order ran a

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Leadership seminar for about 80 Year 11 students from the various Loreto schools 24

around Australia. The venue for this most

Sixties" - ali era with obvious appeal to many

auspicious occasion was Loreto College in Marryatville, Adelaide.

The Bhurgowne Cot/,1,(9'

And so it was, on the evening of

LORETO COTTAGE

7 September, 1988 that twelve excited Year

parents, as the flinction wils completelv

teacher met at Tullamarine airport for our flight to Adelaide. Upon our arrival at our destination, the girls were whisked away by their respective billets to meet their new,

rhe Cottage is situated at Blairgowrie and in

close proxiinitv to the beach and to the shops. Over the past year, 624 people have

Days't "The Blues Brothers" and "Grease"

TRUSTEE

albeit temporary, families.

The seminar was officially opened on Thursday by Sr Maureen Burke, who

booked out. After drinks on the tloodlit front

lawn on a beautiful baliny, walm evening, everyone took their places at bubble-gum strewn tables iii the marquee. Many went to great lengths with their attire, which provided mitch entertainment

- FELICITY JACKMAN,

11 Councillors and one even more excited

I his year it was decided to hold an outdoor function on the expanse of the front lawn and, as the gaily striped marquee materialized and the decoration slipped into place, a feeling of anticipation grew. The theme of the night was, "Back to the

throughout the evening. The stars of "I lappy

visited the Cottage and sleeping facilities

would have been ininiensely gratified to see

have been used on 190 occasions.

their look-a-likes rocking and twisting the

promptly handed the reins to the "Organisa-

The Cottage was purchased by the Past

night away to the nostalgic beat of

tion Committee". It was this group of girls

Pupils' Association in 1974 to mark the

Rock'ii'Roll and "The Beatles". Hippies and

who were to co-ordinate the frenetic

occasion ot the 50th Anniversarv of the

schoolgirls brushed shoulders with Fonzies,

activities of the next four days. Each girl was

foundation of Mandeville Hall, Loreto

Salidvs aiid mini-skirted and Norma Tullo-

allocated to one of a number of committees

Convent, Toorak. I feel its direct appeal comes in its simplicity and its privacy. I am

clad mothers, Sneakers and platform soles tapped away with knee-high boots, bobby

socks and pointed black shoes. Wiglets, ponytails and pincurls bopped along beside

visual specialists, photographers, liturgy

sure the sisters who use it appreciate these qualities too. To niaintain such a place the elected Trustees meet each year to plan, with

slicked-back, oiled and teased hair of

organisers and magazine writers. Indeed, every aspect of these four days of intense

the co-operation of the Past Pupils' Association, any repairs that need attention.

alarming proportions.

I would like to thank the Association for their

startling arrival of a re-incarnated Elvis Presley to provide a vastly entertaining floor show. I lelped by some enthusiastic audience participation, Elvis proved the smash hit of

which formed a discrete yet cohesive role iii the overall functioning of the seminar. There were musicians, dramatists, artists, audio-

activity was recorded and reAected upon in sonie way.

continued interest and responsibility in this

In the small and larger groups we discussed

area. Mis Pat Buxton should be applauded

both the strengths and weaknesses of our Loreto schools and came to a greater understanding of what it means to have a

for arranging work to be carried out and Mr Helen Dore tor paying the bills and arring-

"Loreto Education". Just as the Bicentennial

The Cottage is the Past Pupils' gift to the sisters and I know it has been appreciated. Looking back over the past fourteen years, it certainly has been a worthwhile purchase.

ing ineetings

Pilgrimage had brought the Mandeville community together as a cohesive whole, the Leadership seminar helped every participant, both student and teacher, recognise the

An early highlight of the evening was tile

the night. Nostalgia continued to be the enduring theme of the night and it was

generally agreed that a hiigely successful time had been spent by all as tired legs wended their way homewards in the small hours. Congratulations to the organisers!

- ELEANOR MCKINNA, YEAR 11 With le,ir and tropidation, 1 arrived at

Itillamarine airport on the afternoon of 25 September, ready to jetsct off on inv own for the first time. Four months earlier. f had

filled in an application form for the National Capital Seminar sponsored b The Quern Elizabeth 11 Silver Jubilee Trust for Young

Australi,ins. From 600 applications, 100 participants hail been selected. Now I faced a week iii Canberra with 99 other Year 11

students froni various parts of Australia. At tlie airport there was a large number ot people who could have shared my destination, but niv fellow participants in the seminar could be identified bv their fluores-

cent green Iliggage labels and bright yellow

"Group Travel" wallets. We smiled nervously at each other as we unobtrusively appraised our conipanions for the week. We were finally forced to introduce ourselves wlien, after boarding the plane, we were seated in adjoining seats. During the flight we made snial! talk, discussing schools, subjects and our olle uniting interest, the seminar. None

of ils knew a great deal about what we were embarking on. The information we had received suggested we would be attending numerous lectures about various areas of

Australian politics - eventually we found there was to be much niore to the seminar.

I he seminar was officiallv opened bv i lis [:Acellency the Governor-General, Sir Ninian

Strphen in a ceremonY on Sunday evening. Alter this we had supper with a number of distingitished guests, including several anibassadors and nienibers of parliament. llc,wever, the seminar reallv began oil

Monday morning when we had the first of the lectures. After a lialf hour introductory

lecture which gave its a background in the

strong bonds which link each Loreto school.

political affairs ot our nation the first of our guest speakers spoke on "Parlianientarv

We learnt much about ourselves, each other

./Ill'

and our schools - an invaluable experience iii

Operation and Procedures . This lecture set

so many ways.

the tone for the rest of the lectures which

included The Honorable Joan Child on "The

Role of the Speaker", Mr David Smith, Official Secretarv to the Governor-General

on "The Role of the Governor-General",

Senator Fred Chaney, leader of the Opposition in the Senate on "The Role of an Opposition and Mr Paul Kellv, Senior Journalist with "The Australian" and President of the Federal Press Gallerv on

"The Role of the Media". In total, we had 21

of theie talks dilring tile week

One of the best things about the seniinar was the people. Before going to Canberra, I had wondered what sort of Year ll>; would be

attending a politics seminar iii Canberra during the school holidays. [ found that thev were interesting and enthusiastic. 1 macie many friends and am now kept busv with

PAST PUPILS EXECUTIVE President: Miss Joanne Moon

correspondence from all over Australia. On Saturday, 1 October, I found myself at

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Canberra Airport once more. This tinie all

Vice President: Mrs Penny Gamble 20 7234 817 3137 Secretary: Miss Penny Leoncelli Treasurer: Miss Vicki Brennan

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Mandevillian: Mrs Jane Nathan

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Membership: Mrs Julienne Scarff

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the tear-stained faces were familiar. It was

the end of one of the most exciting, interestiiig aiid fun-filled weeks of my life. I have learnt a great deal about Australian politics, niade many new friends and will always treasure some priceless memories of my

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participation in the National Capital Seminar,

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DATES FOR 1989

1988.

1988 Delititaittes. The 1989 Deb Ban will lic helil on 2 bow.

MARCH 1 Wed

L.T.P.PA. Annual Reunion.

10- 13

Loreto Federation (Adelaide)

BIRTHS

CRE[)ITS Address: "The Mandevillian"

APRIL 14 Fri

Congratulations to the following on an addition to their families:

10 Mandeville Cres

Past Pupils Luncheon.

AME Baulch (Carey) -Timothy Ihe O'Callaghan Family - Anna Marie Santamaria (King) - Patrick

Toorak VIC 3142 Editorial Committee

MAY 8 Mon

Editor: Gabrielle M,Kinnon

Community: Sr Carolyn Mchwiney Senior School: Russell Staiff

Golf Day at Peninsula Golf Club.

Caroline Chesterfield (Ilart) - Michael

Mothers' Association: Angela Arthur

Jo McDougall (1 lenke) - Lucy Maria Loder (Kelly) - Kate

Past Pupils' Association: Julienne Scarff

Mrs Lauren Faragher - Erin

Junior School: Pat O'Halloran

JUNE 2 Fri

Debutante Ball at Hyatt on

and Jane Nathan

Collins.

ASSOCIATION - SARAH WINSHIP

Annual General Meeting.

OCTOBER Day of Reflection

MARRIAGES

and Public Schools Tennis Association, began

Simone Naulty to Brendan I),ix

with only a men's section in 1922. Some

Printing: VW Printing

Miss Cathy Chambers (Staff Secretary) to

forty years later, in 1962, women joined the

'1'he conimittee would like to welcome

Mark Patterson

competition.

Brad Allan to the position of Editor of "The Mandevillian'; as of January 1989.

Genevieve McCann to Russell White

Loreto, Mandeville Hall joined the Association in 1965 and are well up on the Premiership List with 6 premiership wins. The competition has two seasons, Winter and

Mary-Rose Tighe to Bernard Attard

LORETO TOORAK PAST PUPILS ASSOCIATION

DEATHS

Please find enclosed a cheque for $..................................... being the

The Loreto Community remembers the

subscription for Life/Annual Membership of thi· Loreto Toorak Itist Pupils Association.

families and friends of:

Mrs Olivia Madigan, mother of Fionna,

AME .

Deirdire and Siobhan

Mrs Margaret Willis, De puty Principal of

ADDRESS .

Loreto, 1977 - 1982

TELE PHON E . .... ... . . . . .

P O S 1 C O D E .._............ .. .

MAN)EN NAME ........................ .YEAROF LEAVING SCHOOL .......

Yl<S/NO

Please forward to our: Subscription Secretan·, Mrs. julienne Scarff,

the LTAV Kooyong. This, too, is traditionally

lulia Barham (I ISC 1982), sister of Edwina

Association, don't hesitate to contact the

(VCE 1988)

Leone and Jacinta

"Pray earnestly for the departed friends, for it is in a time of need that true friendship is proved." Man' Ward Please send information for the "Births,

Marriages and Deaths" section to the editor A N N UA I . M 1 --M B I LI<S 1 l i P: S 1 3.00

Saturday afternoons from 1.30 pm. At the conclusion of the day, the home teani provides afternoon tea in a relaxed, social environment. The annual presentation night is alwavs held iii October in the Lounge at a relaxing and entertaining evening.

69 Illawarra Road, 1 IAWTHORN 3122

Spring, and the Association is always looking for new teanis. Matches are played on

James Oats, husband of Barbara and stepfather of Gillian Robers (Edgerton)

Thomas Rvan, father of Sr Geraldine, Loretta,

DO YOU 1 IAVE CllILDREN CURRENTLY ATTENDING LORETO TOORAK?

1.11 E Mi:MBERSI HP: $95.00

was formerlv known as the Grammarians

support to this issue of "The Mmdevillian". Typesetting: The Type Gallery

Associations which have offered fin,incial

AUGUST

8 Sun

STUDENTS' TENNIS

The Past Stildents' Tennis As•;ociation, which

We think the Past Pupils' and the Mothers' 7 Mon

THE PAST

of The Mandevillian.

It You would like to know more about tile

1 lonorarv Secretarv, Virginia Borghesi -

861 9032 or Sarah Winship - 29 3125.


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