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A NEW ERA
JUNIOR SCHOOL
SOCIAL SERVICE
BEGINS _
MISSION EFFORT
PROGRAM: 1989
by Anne Hunt, Principal
by Pat O'Halloran
by Marie Maccora and
It has been a real joy. a pleasure and a privilege to return to Loreto, Mandeville
Pat Moylan. acting Head of the Junior
At the end of the 1988 school year. Miss School, travelled to Kenya to spend a wellearned break with Sister Marie Kelly. IBVM. Pat's experiences in Kenya were many and she was delighted to see at first hand some of the projects towards which the Junior School has contributed financially since Sister Marie left us in August. 1987. She was
Hall. It was a joy that was all the more
precious in view of the inevitable but nevertheless significant pain of separation from a land and from a people for whom 1
had grown in admiration and affection during the two years of my stay. As is always the case, and yet always surprisingly. the two years I spent in the
particularly moved by her visit to Kangemi. a densely populated slum area in northern
United States of America were not the two
decided to spend the first year in New York
So it is that theology and education are intimately related, for in education we seek
Nairobi. It is not surprising. therefore, that the Junior School has adopted Kangemi for
city, where I studied with a focus on
to nurture the formation of our students as
its mission effort during Term One.
educational administration. In the second
human persons, so trhat they may lead genuinely human lives: lives grounded by values and by virtues, which together then serve to guide their decisions as to how to spend their lives. Education is much more than a set of subjects to be studies. of skills
years 1 had expected. As events unfolded, 1
year, I moved to Chicago, a lively academic
centre - particularly in the field of theology and there pursued a long lasting and
passionate interest in theology. They were two very different years, two very different experiences of the USA, and the latter year was especially satisfying academically. My interest in theology grows ever deeper and
Approximately 80% of the 50,000 children of this area belong to single parent families. As there is no employment for the men, they tend to leave, their self-esteem
destroyed. In the past, the atmosphere has been one of hopelessness and defeat. The Jesuits and the Loreto Sisters are now
to be acquired, of examinations to be
conducted. It is ultimately concerned with
working to help the community overcome
the PERSONS our students become. The
this destructive atmosphere. A Jesuit Brother
stronger.
goal of our discipline is their self-discipline.
You might well think that to have combined the study of educational administration with theology is at least a little strange, and yet for me, the two are
The goal of our caring is their caring: for
has designed a complex of school, church and community centre for the parish of St
themselves, for each other, for our world.
Joseph and the men and some of the
Ultimately, we seek to nurture in them a
women have organised a building team to
growing consciousness of themselves as
construct this complex, making their own
intimately related, for our understanding of God is ultimately and inextricably related to
"selves to give", for that, from an
bricks and roofing tiles.
our understanding of what it is to be human and of what it is to lead a genuinely human life. They are like two sides of the one coin, which is our understanding of ultimate reality. From a Christian perspective, reality,
positively constitutive .of what it is to lead a
and 2 - has been completed and work on
genuinely human life.
the church has begun. As well as making
The first stage of the school - Standards 1
unashamedly Christian perspective. is
These then are the goals we, as educators
education for the children a reality rather
of our children, as parents and as teachers,
than a remote possibility, the project has
dare to envision and to articulate as we sail
also engendered a spirit of hope and
the reality of God and the reality of
on these sacred seas together. Together we
purpose in the area.
humanity, was uniquely and unsurpassably
can do great things, and our children are too
revealed in the life of Jesus, whom we call
precious not to do great things.
the Christ. In the totality of His life - His living, His loving, His dying, and in His rising
for their most warm and generous welcome
-we glimpse what it is to lead a genuinely
to me on my return. I very much look
human life and what it is that positively constitutes our humanity.
education of our children.
Karen Hansen Many of you would be well aware of the Social Service Program which runs in the Senior School. This year the program is part
of Year 10 Religious Education on Tuesday mornings. Social Service is a wonderful opportunity for the girls to be placed in the community and help the needy. The Social Service Program offers an invaluable
experience for the girls as they venture out of the safe confines of the school.
Throughout the year. girls will be visiting training centres for the intellectually handicapped, homes for the elderly,
institutions for the blind and a variety of day care centres. It is not easy to try to communicate with a very elderly person, or deal with the moods of a severely disabled child or feed someone suffering from a degenerative disease. Even some adults would have difficulty in coping with these situations.
In order to prepare the girls for their S.S. commitments they listened to a guest
speaker who is actively involved in the SCIP (Student Community Involvement Program) run by the Red Cross. He spoke to the girls about community awareness and their
responsibility as members of the community. We believe the S.S. program to be one of the finest features in our curriculum.
Through the girls' generosity and dedication they give happiness and friendship to other members of the community.
We in the Junior School are fortunate to
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have been given this opportunity to reflect upon, and to answer in a positive way, the
I wish to thank the staff and the parents
question, "Who is my Neighbour?"
forward to working with you. together, in the
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MAKE IT HAPPEN
by Rosemary Williamson,
by Claire Leoncelli,
Junior School R.E. Co-
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Head of the School 1989 is an historic year at Loreto, Mandeville Hall, with the introduction of a
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lay Principal and the reduction in the number of I.B.V.M. sisters working in our school. This year's Councillor group looks forward optimistically and enthusiastically to
Ordinator Our theme for this yaar, "Welcome the Word". was chosen so that we could all
PROGRAM
come to know more about the life of Jesus
by Michelle Milgate
which are handed on to us through the
and the history and traditions of the beliefs Bible.
It is a tradition that the Year 12 group
The After School Care Program emerged from the growing needs of many of the
and listen carefully to the Liturgy of the
chooses a theme for the year on which to
families within the school to have access to
Word section of the mass. Most classes are
centre the students' activities. This year we
suitable child care after school hours.
reading and discussing the readings from the
meeting the year's challenges.
In particular. we have undertaken to study
have chosen to concentrate on nurturing the
This program is being offered to the
incredible spirit of participation and friendli-
school community and is being held in the
ness evoked by the Pilgrimage last year. We
Music House. It is operational from Monday
Whenever we have a liturgical celebration
to Friday between the hours of 3.3()p.m. to 6.0()p.m. Afternoon tea is provided each day
at school, all classes will be familiar with the
Our theme is "Be there and Make it
and children are offered a wide variety of
preparation we hope that the children will be
Happen". In other words, the more we are
fun and educational games, outdoor
ted to a greater understanding of the Word
involved in the life of our school and the
activities and art and craft activities. They are also given the opportunity to complete their
of God and that they will begin to develop a
hope to keep this willingness to participate
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and have a go foremost in the girls' minds.
more opportunities we take to develop our
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individual talents and potential. the richer
homework.
our school's life will be.
The number of children attending is slowly
It is the hope of the Councillors and Year
Sunday liturgy, so that the words will not remain unrelated to their daily lives.
readings for that liturgy. Through this
love for the Word.
Our Mass for the beginning of the year was held in the Chapel where an
increasing and places are still available.
atmosphere of reverence pervaded the
12 group that we all realise that it's having a
Comments which children have expressed
celebration. All the children were aware of
go that counts. It can be said that there are
during the program include:
three kinds of people in the world: there are
"It's nice and quiet and you can do your
people who make things happen, people
homework. It's fun."
the theme for the year and our banner depicted the theme. Father lan spoke about all the things we can learn from the Bible
who watch things happen and there are
My friends wish that their mothers were working so they could come." "I don't like school. I don't like any schools really - but I like the A.S.C.P." "We get to know other girls."
those who wonder what happened.
To which do we belong? Let's be there and make it happen and keep the spirit that unites the school alive.
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and of how we have to come to know and
live this 'special book'. The Prep children on their third day of school were keenly interested and wanted to know if they could have the special book' in their room.
LORETO
THE YEAR 7 CAMP
TERM TWO
by Claire Brookes,
1989
7 Green At 8.3() the quadrangle was full of very
April 5 Term 2 commences
7 Dancing class 12 8pm Loreto Advisory Board meeting 13 1 pm Mothers' Association Committee meeting
14 Dancing class 16 Year 12 Parent/Daughter Mass 23 Year 3&4 Father/Daughter Mass 25 Anzac Day (no holiday) 26 Performing Arts Festival in the Concert Hall
27 8pm Fathers' Association Committee meeting
29 Year 10 Camp May 1 Year 5 Sovereign Hill 2 Year 12 Parent-Teacher meeting Year 5 Sovereign Hill
3 Year 5 Sovereign Hill 4 Year 12 Parent-Teacher meeting 5 Dancing Class 6 Maytime Fair 8 Family Week begins 11 1 pm Mothers' Association Committee meeting
12 Year 8 Record Night Dancing class Turana Social
14 Year 6 Father/Daughter Mass
excited girls, because all of Year Seven was going on camp! After a quick assembly with Mrs Hunt we boarded the buses. When we
reached Valley Homestead we had travelled
four and a half hours. We were all very anxious to know what bunk rooms we had
been put in, but most girls were happy to be with their friends.
After settling in we were put into groups and walked to the bush at the back of the
camp to do some lateral thinking problems. like crossing a river on a rope. Then we weiit back and had a barbecue. After some very energetic bushdancing we went to bed. After lights out everyone produced more energy! The next morning after breakfast we were split into three goups. My group did pot pourri, and then an aerial course. [t was fantastic! There were three flying foxes and two high wires. Your partner had to really encourage you not to look down! Then after a lunch break we made kites! I can't say that ours was mitch of a success and it ended up in the bin.
In the afternoon we went swimming in the Ovens River. It was great fun being pulled down by the rapids! After dinner a bush
part he said, "Now I need a girl with a special quality!" As he looked around the room he said to me, "Yes, you'll do." I was very excited about what part 1 was going to get. As I went on stage I was told that I was the merino. because of my curls! It was
funny when I had to get on my knees and say, "Baa, Baa." To finish off with he sang a very sad song about Gallipoli. The next day we went to the bush again
and had a billy boiling competition with damper and billy tea for morning tea! After that we were put into groups of eleven. We were given a box with oranges. carrots,
potatoes, sausages, raw eggs, a French stick. a slab of cake, some cordial and a billy can of water. We were told that we had to go out into the bush and cook our own lunch! For a
start. Brit dropped all our food down the hill. Once we managed to collect it and get a fire going we cooked our lunch. My sausage fell into tile coals and my potato was raw! No one wanted an egg! We didn't get much to eat much for lunch but it was great fun. Then we treated Lisa for snake bit and made a stretcher on which we carried her back to
camp. After a stretcher race we went swimming again. We had dinner and a quiz night. The next morning we went on the Canyon Walk in Bright. We returned to school at 4.0(). What a wonderful camp and what a lot of new friends we made.
The man started picking parts: for the last
19 Dancing class social
WHAT IS
Gondoliers"
23 Year 5 Sovereign Hill
Opening Night of St. Kevin's/ Mandeville musical, "The Gondoliers
25 Final night of "The Gondoliers" 8pm Fathers' Association Committee
years of Delegates from every Loreto School throughout Australia to meet. discuss topics
30 Year 9 Parent-Teacher meeting
and take action. 'The Age' newspaper in 1955 referred to the aims of the Federation
June
as "promoting greater understanding
1 8pm Mothers' Second Term meeting
between constituent Associations". One of
2 Year 7 Record night
the objects was to encourage all Loreto Past AN*% P *021
12 Queen's Birthday - School Holiday
14 8pm Loreto Advisory Board meeting
pupils of eight Loreto Convents.
22 Turana Social
THE FIVE YEAR PLAN by Brad Allan During the Christmas holidays four major
previous twenty-two years and during that time had been heavily involved with arrangements for Royal Visits to Australia by the Queen and other members of the Royal Family.
Angela was a boarder at Mandeville Hall from 1944-47 and Captain of the School in 1947.
The Royal Victoria Order was established by Queen Victoria to honour those who
"have rendered extraordinary and important services" to the Sovereign.
Pupils to take an increasingly active part in national and international problems. The Conference in 1955 was attended by 30 delegates representing more that 6,000 past
21 Oak Parlour
Minister and Cabinet in Canberra for the
Director of Educational Studies at Sydney Catholic Teachers College. In early November 1988, over 3() Year Coordinators, Counsellors and Pastoral Advisers from Loreto Schools all around
Australia met for two days at Loreto, Kirribilli, in Sydney.
The main purpose of this gathering was to
examine the systems of pastoral care presently operating in our schools and to share and collect ideas on how we might further improve on these procedures. From a curriculum point of view.
Dr Keane emphasized the importance of focussing not just on the content of a course but also the learner as well. Thus all teachers
in a school. and not just those seen in the
To the younger Loreto past pupils and
present pupils, particularly of Loreto Toorak, it is exciting to note that whilst most women's organisations were still trying to mobilize. Loreto had set the wheels in
motion for a vast active networking association for educated Catholic women.
building project components were
The association was envisaged as one that
implemented in the Senior School.
wouid act as a contact and support for its
The former Sisters' workroom, St Luke's,
members, as well as becoming a substantial
was converted into a new Needlecraft room,
M4. The old room was stripped and
lobbying group within the community. This group was one with which we, as educated
completely refurbished and part of the
and informed Catholic women, could have
adjacent pantry was refitted as a fabric and
our say on national issues, with the backing
machine store. The refurbishment provided
of a representation of an extremely large
Needlecraft with a practical facility while
group of people in the community.
maintaining the charm of the original timber-
It is now thirty-four years since that first
work. The late nineteenth century skirtings
Federation Conference and, in 1991,
and window frames were matched and
Federation will be hosted by Toorak. I urge
specially re-run to ensure a harmonious
younger members of the Loreto family to
blend of original and new materials. converted into a very pleasant general
realise that importance and potential of such an excellent Association, and to join wholeheartedly in the preparation and
purpose classroom. Tom Parrott and his
conduct of the Conference.
support team stripped D2 and transformed
To many of the older generaation, involved over a long period of time. the
A rather delapidated Art room, D2, was
the room with a bright new paint scheme, close attention to the detail of timber
panelling and new high-quality carpet. The new D2 is a light, airy room with a most agreeable ambience. Year 12 returned to find that their
common room had been substantially enlarged and improved. Most fixtures, surfaces and finishes were upgraded throughout, with particular care taken to use materials that were in sympathy with the existing fabric of the room. Moving outdoors, work began on the reconstruction of the tennis courts in the north-eastern corner of the school. The
existing split-level arrangement was levelled to enable three tennis courts to be
established on the space that previously hosted only two. The area will furthermore be multi-purpose, in that lines will also be marked for a variety of other sports. We
hope that work in this area will be largely completed by the start of second term.
to methods and criteria of assessment . areas
of the unit. This practice is certainly already becoming widely used in many schools at
and what has ensued is a meeting each two
meeting
worked in the Department of the Prime
were the views expressed by Dr Ross Keane.
by Joy Hanrahan
Loreto Past Pupils' Associations. It was the result of careful planning and co-ordinating,
Musical, "The Gondoliers"
Commonwealth Public Service, Angela had
Community and sees herself as making a contribution through 'empowerment'. Such
of study, dates for submission of work and
Dynon, called the first meeting of federated
24 Year 5 Sovereign Hill
Before her recent retirement frorn the
individual: and secondly it ought to ensure the student feels included in the School
FEDERATION?
Barry, in the School Magazine 'Eucalyptus Blossoms', wrote "would it not be a good thing for all Loreto Girls to federate in a great league for a noble end ...?" In 1955, a Loreto Toorak Past Pupil, Moira
All day dress rehearsal for "The
Angela was proud to be appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by Her Majesty the Queen in May 1988 when the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Australia in the Bicentennial year.
student is known and cared for as an
traditional pastoral roles, can participate in
In December 1987, Mother Gonzaga
22 Year 5 Sovereign Hill
MVO
Pastoral Care should affect a student in
two main ways: firstly it ought to ensure the
the pastoral care process. This can be
21 May Mothers' Mass
ANGELA BOWLER,
by Michael Mulcahy
achieved through acknowledging students and consulting with them, perhaps in regard
Jack Schaefer Fencing Competition
23 Term 2 concludes
SYDNEY
through it, we acted out Waltzing Matilda.
18 Year 10 Parent-Teacher meeting
5 Year 11 exam week
CONFERENCE,
ballad singer entertained us. Half way
Bushwalking Club
Debutante Ball at the Hyatt
PASTORAL CARE
satisfaction and camaraderie gained from regular meetings at conferences has been very rewarding. The advantages of moving from one state to another and knowing there is a support group available in the new location is something of which we can be proud.
Over the thirty-four years. many of our members' life-styles have changed dramatically. More members are involved in careers and demands on time are greater. Bearing this in mind. I again ask you to weigh up the advantages of such a liaison. The power of a large and active group of women can be vast within the community and the personal gains extremely high. Over the next few months, there will be
more information available to you about
Federation and its activities and, following the Federation Conference to be held from
March 10-12 in Adelaide, there will be a full
report for your information.
student evaluation and feedback at the end
both senior and junior levels. Through such practices, Dr Keane believes that students begin to feel both included and enpowered in the process of education. Dr Keane went on to conclude that structures also need to be available in the
school whereby students feel that they are involved in the overalltife and running of the school. The wide distribution of positions of responsibility to students through the Counsellor and class captain systems and through sport. drama. music, debating, as well as students having real channnels of access to their teachers, would help to encourage [his entpowerwent procesb.
Other sessions over the two days allowed Coordinators the opportunity to group at their respective levels to share thoughts and ideas on their different Pastoral
programmes. The participants also examined possible training and support programs for teachers and examined the role of the
professional school Counsellor, as well as administrative problems and the question of confidentiality. The role of parents and their
important contribution to pastoral support was also discussed. Time was finally devoted to an examination of the Mission Statement
and its interpretation and consequences for our Pastoral Care programs. The two days provided a great opportunity for making new friendships and contacts between staff at Loreto schools
throughout Australia. Much fun was certainly had at some of the breaks between sessions
where we 'gossiped' on what might be best described as 'school trivia'. The girls at
Toorak would be definitely surprised to see
that very short socks are the 'in' fashion at Kirribilli (we even took some photos). They would also be extremely envious of the school tuck shop and not to mention the Harbour views! The second afternoon saw our conference
come to a close: but this did allow us some
time for the four Toorak participants to purchase some tickets for 'Les Miserables'; a
terrific finish for two very worthwhile days.
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YEAR 12, 1988:
Bridgitte Johnson Melbourne University
STUDENT TRACE
Kate Johnston University of Melbourne
Alice Adams Melbourne University, Architecture
Kristen Baragwanath Melbourne University, Arts
Edwina Barham Melbourne University, Commerce
Yvonne Barker Melbourne University, Town Planning Sarah Bell Nursing
Commerce
Institute of Education Art/Craft
CURRICULUM
Elise Kelsey La Trobe Economics Alexandra Kostokanellis Monash Science
by Mr Rob Dernelley,
Rebecca Kydd Medical Laboratory
Director of Studies
Technician
Monique La Fontaine Melbourne University Arts
Maria Lanaras University of Melbourne
Freya Liddell Certificate of Business Studies
Physical Sciences
motivating for some students, the nature of
Amelia Martin Environmental assessment
that competition needs to be more clearly defined. Blanket judgements, such as that "schools should be highly competitive places", can often mask the very destructive side of competition. Before turning to competition in schools, let me briefly comment on competition in the work place since it often seems that this
A CAREER IN LAW
is what schools are preparing students for.
it was known in the sixties, women's
One of the great ironies of the work place is that those organizations that are most
liberation, for my career choice.
Jemma McInerney RMIT Hospitality Amber Mcintyre La Trobe Humanities
successful in the open market are also those
qualified for university entry in the late
that are the most internally co-operative.
1960s chose to study Arts. The assumption by many casual inquirers that I too would
and land use policy
Victoria College Rusden Clare McBeath Monash Science
Maria Bradley Nursing
Leonie McCarthy Melbourne University
Fiona Breen Nursing - Footscray
Arts - deferred and is studying art at
Rebecca Brownell Melbourne University Arts
Amy Collier Victorian College of the Arts Art
Emma Conquest RMIT Property Sarah Croagh La Trobe University (Lincoln) Nursing Natasha Crooks La Trobe University Humanities
Katrina Crosby RMIT Accounting/combined
Brighton Technical College
Melanie McGuigan Melbourne College of Decoration - Interior Decoration
Gabrielle McInerney Nursing (Mercy)
Sophie McLean Chisholm - Office
Those companies that build a strong team
Administration
Eugenie Molyneux Monash Arts Brigid Moorhead Physical Education Ballarat CAE
with Deloitte Haskins Sells (Accountants)
Emma Newton-Brown Nursing
Megan Cunningham Nursing (Mercy)
Kate Northam University of Melbourne
Kristin Curtain Melbourne University Commerce
Elissa Davison Melbourne University
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Celia Ludowyk Deakin University Arts
Jacqueline Bosci Melbourne University Arts
Social Sciences
Whilst not disputing that some competition is desirable and indeed highly
- Real Estate
Alexandra Borghesi Travelling overseas
Sarah Brittain La Trobe University
view schools should be highly competitive business of life.
Sarah Bloom Monash Arts
Kate Bonollo La Trobe University
Competition is a key word for many people when they talk about schools. In their places since this is essential training for the
Institute of Education Science Christine Lester Chisholm Arts
Arts
AND THE
Lisa Knott RMIT Public Relations
Angela Bennets Retail Sales Assistant Catriona Bongiorno Melbourne University
COMPETITION
Institute of Education Science
Nicole O'Dwyer Further studies Tammy Oischyna Repeating Year 12 at
spirit characterized by shared goals and a
by Angela Smith I can thank the feminist movement, or, as
The majority of female matriculants who
enrol in Arts produced a contrary reaction.
capacity to work together in the achieve-
Arts slipped to the bottom of my preference
ment of these goals are the most successful.
list. Women were a minority in the Law
Obviously some internal competition exists. but this internally co-operative view of work does throw a different light on what it is that we are preparing students for. In these terms individuals most likely to
Faculty, so why not study Law? In those days the LLB course at Melbourne University was somewhat dry, sometimes difficult and often dull.
Discussion was dominated by the male
succeed are those who:
majority. It was all rather overwhelming for a
Taylors
(a) are able to work co-operatively with other
girl who had just emerged from protective
Humanities - deferred to travel around
Libby O'Sullivan Chishoim Arts
people,
convent walls.
Australia
Pennington Monash Arts
(b) have a good self-image,
Valerie D'Cruz Nursing
Melissa Pescatore La Trobe Humanities
(c) have a knowledge of their own strengths
Vivienne D'Cruz Nursing
Sally Pinner Victorian College of Pharmacy
and weaknesses,
didn't want to practise law. I joined the
Alicia Dennis Melbourne University
Katharine Regan Footscray
(d) have a capacity for hard work. and, (e) are highly organized and reliable. The implications of this point of view for
Commonwealth Department of Employment
the school curriculum are profound. We
State Committee on Discrimination in
Commerce
Ann-Maree Dawson La Trobe University
Medicine Alison Desouza Monash Science
Heather Doig Melbourne University Engineering
Claudine Douez Employment in the Tourism
Patricia Riddell Monash Arts/Law Jodie Sanders University of Melbourne Institute of Education - Art/Craft
Jennifer Shek Studying Pharmacy in the UK Catherine Spillane University of Melbourne
Four years later I was rather regretting my
perverse career choice. I decided that I
and Industrial Relations where I was
involved in establishing the Federal and
need to be working closely with the home in
Employment and Occupation. The
order to foster these personal qualitiies and
Committees were the very first government
Town Planning
the Christian values which of necessity
agencies to investigate complaints of
Michelle Doyle Monash University Science
Christina Szeleczky Further studies
underpin them.
discrimination. Subsequently, I worked on
Annabel Drake Chisholm Arts
Sarah Thomas La Trobe Humanities
Josephine Dwyer Primary teaching - Christ
Natasha Tomlinson Melbourne University
industry
College Katie Flynn Nursing (Mercy) Rachel Frost Melbourne University Arts Monique Godby Victoria College - Primary Teaching (Special Education)
Georgina Griffin Melbourne University Arts Jo Gullace La Trobe Humanities
Isabelle Guy Monash University Arts Lucia Guzzardi Deakin University Arts
policy matters relating to Australia's membership of the International Labour
Science
Organisation, a specialised agency of the
Noeline Treloar Melbourne University
United Nations. This initial policy experience
Science
was to stand me in good stead in later years.
Emma Van Bavel Melbourne University
Unfortunately, wanderlust struck before I
Science
was senior enough to travel overseas at
Pauline Vaughan University of Melbourne
government expense. After a few months in
Arts
Europe and Asia. I decided that if I were
Genevieve Walker La Trobe University
ever to practise law it was now or never.
Humanities
After a short stint as an administrative officer
Liesl Hanger Monash University Science
Libby Ward University of Melbourne Science
Jane Harrison University of Melbourne
Madeleine Waters Monash Arts
in a tertiary institution, I practised as a solicitor for five years, specialising in town
Kara Weaving Melbourne University
planning and local government law. The
Institute of Education - Arts
Catherine Hede Melbourne University Commerce
Sally Hilbert Monash Arts
Economics/Law
decided to return to policy work. I joined the
Rebecca Wigney Footscray - Physical
Victorian Attorney-General's Department
Rebecca Hill Melbourne University Arts
Education
Vanessa Hill Victoria College Toorak -
Halina Wills
Primary school teaching
(deferred studies and is working in retail sales) Susan Hoare Nursing - Mercy Angela Hollibone
daily grind of legal practice then palled and I
Tara Webb Nursing - Mercy
and spent three stimulating years helping to put in place the Government's law reform
Anna Wilson Box Hill TAFE - Advanced Certificate of Art
Kate Wyatt University of Melbourne Institute of Education - Science
Ilona Zagon Melbourne University Arts
NEW PARENTS'
programme. The development and
COCKTAIL PARTY
creative. satisfying role for lawyers. 1
by Sr. Carolyn The graciousness of Mandeville's Reception Rooms, a perfect summer's evening and the warm and genuine welcome
'MEET THE STAFF':
of the Parent associations and the
Marie-Louise Scholtz Tongala
parents new to Loreto, features of their first night as members of the school family. Otientation Days. interviews, choosing subjects and first days of Term were behind
Favourite pastimes and hobbies:
them. As Mandeville Hall opened its doors
Community..........these will remain, for
Place of birth:
Singing, playing tennis, playing pool Favourite authors:
Guenter Grass
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Favourite novels: The Tin Drum
Favourite plays, musicals: The Wiz, A Chorus Line, Dimboola Favourite movies:
Out of Africa Favourite actors, actresses:
Meryl Streep Favourite television shows: Clive Robertson's News World
Favourite painter:
David Hockney Favourite Australian building: Euroa Wool Shed
Favourite style of food: Indian Favourite drinks:
Marguerita Most admired sportsperson:
Debbie Flintoff-King
Favourite colours:
Red. canary yellow Favourite restaurant: Caesars
Favourite singers, groups, K.D. Lang, Dire Straights, Rodney Crowell Favourite holiday spot in Australia: The Grampians
Things that annoy you: Bad drivers, commercials on TV
implementation of legal policy can be a certainly found it much more fulfilling than working as a soliciitor where one merely applies existing law with no opportunity to change the legal system. In 1985 I was appointed to the Planning
Appeals Board, now the Planning Division of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. As a Senior Member of that Tribunal, my job is to hear and determine appeals from decisions of municipal councils in relation to apphcations for pianning permits to use and develop land. The developments range from flats and houses to offices. hotels, shopping
on 21st. February for the New Parents' Cocktail Party, many of the invitees found themselves suddenly 'at home': meeting old school friends, sharing family and career
centres and quarries.
interests and comparing notes of daughters'
large number of senior and junior staff
feelings often run high. Irrespective of the result, one party, the "loser". is dissatisfied. It is a challenging balancing act. I am returning to the Tribunal in April. 1989, after taking a few months off for the
members and sisters of the Loreto
birth of my son, Julian. I am also attempting
Community.
to complete a Master of Laws Degree which
For Eileen Clark and Tony Gamble and their enthusiastic and welcoming committee members it was also a night for enjoyment, hard work and exciting prospects. The
1 started in 1984 to broaden my career
first impressions. Mrs. Anne Hunt, in her first official parent
function as Principal, was supported by a
It is a job which requires me to come to the "right" decision in an area where the merits are rarely clear-cut. The parties'
options.
As this potted history indicates, my law
degree has proved to be a very useful
Parents were new. perhaps. to the
foundation for an interesting and diverse
surroundings, but already very much part of the graciousness. enthusiasm and genuine
career so far. It gave me writing, analytical and problem-solving skills which have been
Parents. photography lecturers - Bill
concern for the students embodied in the
Heimerman & Colin Lawn, music and
extraordinary support we have received from the parents' associations. Such
invaluable in a variety of jobs. To broaden my horizons further. Ive been
Biggest influences on your personal development:
musicians
Most admired living person: My father
dedicated support remains a mark of life at
thinking recently that I would rather like to do that Arts degree I spurned some 20 years
Loreto, Mandeville Hall.
ago.
HOUSE CAPTAINS
SISTER DEIRDRE'S
LITURGICAL
MOTHERS'
- JUNIOR SCHOOL
QUILT
DANCE
ASSOCIATION:
At the beginning of the school year, the Year Six girls met to elect their house captains
by Margaret Ford
by Bernadette Smith & Robyn Horner
THE PILGRIMAGE
It was with a great deal of pleasure that I accepted the invitation to write something
and deputies. The girls chosen for 1989 are: Barry: Captain - Caroline Barlow Vice Captain - Sophie Trumble Mornane: Captain - Kylie Podolakin Vice Captain - Kate Baggoley Mulhall: Captain - Sally O'Byrne
for The Mandevillian about the making of Sr. Deirdre's guilt. because it was a very happy
time for all those involved. The guilt was the gift of the Mothers' Association to Sr. Deirdre when she left Mandeville.
Vice Captain - Camille Reidy
Quilting is a very old craft. Its beginnings came from necessity: there was a need to
Ward: Captain - Sara Harris Vice Captain - Natasha Holmes These girls wililead their team for the
provide warmth and comfort in an
economical way. The history of quilting has always been closely related to religion. It is said that a flawless guilt is impossible; only
year, fostering team spirit, urging their team members each week at assembly to strive to achieve greater things and to earn more points. It is also their responsibility to organize and maintain the sports equipment borrowing scheme which operates at lunch
God is flawless.
The guilt presented to Sr. Deirdre is made
up of three main panels. The uppermost panel is a replica of the window at
time in the Junior School. We all wish them
Mandeville depicting Mary and the Baby
well in their new positions
Jesus. This was chosen to represent Sr.
Deirdre's religious calling. The bottom panel depicts the school and represents her role in
4**989£3*
its
history. The middle panel shows Ayers Rock, with rows of tents in front of it. This, of
On Sunday, 5th. March the annual Junior Schools' Ecumenical Service was held at St.
Patrick's Cathedral. Loreto girls were invited to participate through liturgical dance. This took the form of an entrance processional as well as movement to the Sydney Carter hymn 'Lord of the Dance'. The theme of the service was 'Alive in the Light' and the girls involved were Julianna Hughes, Katrina Maggs, Elizabeth Funder. Jacqueline Labb. Hermione Knowles, Virginia Jones, Olivia Bryan, Anna Kricker, Julia Rochelle and
£*DeEr PAST PUPILS'
Congratulations to 1985 H.S.C. students Victoria Bailey and Denise Hoppe. These girls were in the inaugural class of the Institute of Catholic Education - Mercy Campus, Ascot Vale course for the Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing). They
The budding writers of Year 3 Favourite novel:
graduated in December 1988. Vicki is
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"Watch For Me On the Mountain"
currently doing her Graduate Year at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Hospital in Malvern and Denise is doing her Graduate Year at St. Vincent's Hospital, East Melbourne.
Favourite plays, musicals: "West Side Story" Favourite movies:
preparation of the itinerary. Her astounding dedication to the massive taks of
transporting an entire secondary school to the outback ensured its ultimate, resounding success.
Sr. Deirdre wholeheartedly supported the
site was chosen and the project is now
by Mrs. Anne Bailey
Reading, camping
inspecting and organizing accommodation
committee's proposal to establish a special garden to commemorate the trip to Uluru. A
is now providing warmth and comfort in
Favourite authors:
they would like to record their gratitude to
and untold hours spent in meticulous
NEWS
Melbourne
After the return of the pilgrimage last year, the Loreto Mothers' Association decided
included trips over the proposed route
STAFF"
Favourite pastimes and hobbies:
and permanent reminder of this historic expedition in the form of Loreto's new Pilgrimage Garden.
Service we were especially pleased to worship through this medium.
The guilt was presented to Sr. Deirdre after the parents' farewell mass last year and
her thoughts.
1 here now exists however a more tangible
Sr. Elizabeth Donnan in some significant
Other details of the guilt protray her
Place of birth:
Australia, but the memories stililive on.
way. Sister Liz's months of detailed planning
"MEET THE
Toronto. Hopefully, it is also keeping us all in
A year has passed since the hugely successful Bicentennial Pilgrimage to Central
dance had been included in the Ecumenical
Sr. Deirdre's involvement with the school.
by Pat O'Halloran
by Angela Arthur
Letitia Gamble. As this was the first time
course, represents the Bicentennial Pilgrimage which occurred at the zenith of
multifaceted contribution to Mandeville.
GARDEN
"The Mission", "A Man for All Seasons"
completed. As one approaches the Senior School Office the garden is located on the right hand side of the main driveway in front of the tennis court. The school gardener, Mr. Richard Hall, has established a large bed of
colourful, flowering annuals surrounding a honeycomb rock. To this rock. representing Uluru, is attached a bronze plague commemorating all who participated in the
Pilgrimage. In particular, the Loreto Mothers wished to record their appreciation of Mr. Russell Staiff. whose inspiration initiated the planned pilgrimage; Sister Elizabeth Donnan. who co-ordinated the entire
journey: and finally Sister Deirdre, the then School Principal, whose enthusiasm and confidence in the success of the trip was vital to its implementation.
Favourite actors, actresses:
Richard Harris, Richard Burton, Katharine
Hepburn LORETO BALL
Favourite television shows:
Fawlty Towers
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Favourite painter:
Friday, 2nd. June, 1989
Hans Heysen Favourite Australian building:
For further information please contact
Entally House, Tasmania
Mrs. A. Gamble
Favourite style of food: Anyone else's cooking!
Telephone 207234 Mark this very special occasion on your
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Favourite drinks:
calendar. Tables of ten available.
White tea, no sugar
Debutante presentation 8 p.m.
Most admired sportsperson: Dawn Fraser Favourite colours: Blue
DRIVERS
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Favourite singers, groups: "Clannad"
PAST PUPILS -
Favourite holiday spot in Australia:
PARENTS - FRIENDS
Esperance, W.A. Things that annoy you:
JULIA BARHAM
Can you lend your time and driving skills to drive a group of students WEEKLY?
memories of 'Juls' were all around. Though
FORTNIGHTLY? MONTHLY? for as little as
have gone our separate ways, that afternoon
1/2 an hour a time?
most of our year level were again reunited. It
My parents; my roles as wife, mother,
HELP TO MAINTAIN THIS GREAT
is with fond memories that we remember
teacher
MANDEVILLE PROGRAM.
Juls with her outgoing and dynamic
Contact Marie Maccora or Karen Hansen on
personality. She was very involved in school
Very hot weather, people who thrive on hot weather
Biggest influences on your personal development:
Most admired living person:
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Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Tbe President and Loreto Toorak Past
Committee of tbe
it is seven years since we left school and
For enquiries contact: Mrs. P. Carr 787 5610
Over the years we have seen Juls grow from
DEATHS: Atena Lees, Mrs. Smith
a conforming, hardworking junior school
Judith Silk, Mrs. Collins
child to a 'lively' secondary student. Her
James Henry Ralph, 28th. February
commitment to the many areas of school life
MARRIAGE: Helen Hebel to Wayne Colia
and basketball and particularly the music and drama area of school. Her musical and
dramatic talents were culminated in a
ANNUAL COC]1 CTAIL PARTY
brilliant portrayal of Mr. Mike Mulcahy, the
Friday, April 14th, 1989
biology teacher and the writing of an 'ocie' dedicated to Mr. Andrew Schmidt. the maths
Oak Park)ur M: indeville Hall
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teacher; and never being one to hold back,
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studying English Literature with Sr. Deirdre
CREDITS
was a passion for her - sometimes we
Address: "The Mandevillian"
wondered if Sr. Deirdre knew the rest of us
were present. Juls was an active member of Ward house with the words, "Go Wardie"
To: Honorary Ticket Secretaries,
Peninsula Country Golf Club '
was evident in her involvement with tennis
Pupils Association
$ 15.00 Single
LORETO
GOLF DAY
life and was made a Councillor in 1982.
invite you to attend their
Donation:
MONDAY 8th. MAY 1989
As we gathered in the Carmelite Monastery in Kew for her requiem mass,
Mrs. A. Gamble
18 Woodmason St.,
Malvern 3 144
Loreto Cocktail Party
822 7234 Enclosed find cheque for
often in our ears. Throughout her illness, especially towards the end. her constant
10 Mandeville Cres Toorak VIC 3142 Editorial Committee: Editor: Brad Allan
Community: Sr Carolyn McSwiney Senior School: Erica Cervini
message to us all was, "this is not the end,
lunior School: Pat O'Halloran
but the beginning of something new". Julia's
Mothers' Association: Angela Arthur
sense of vitality has touched us al! and her
Past Pupils' Association: lulienne Scarff
spirit will always be with us.
and lane Nathan
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by Cathy Ferrari (Bailey), on behalf of H.S.C.
Students, 1982
We thank the Past Pupils' and the Mothers' Associations which have offered financial
support to this issue of "The Mandevillian". Typesetting: The Type Gallery Printing: VIP Printing