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Registered by Australia Post Publication Number VBH 7636, Vol 4 No 2, July 1989
CONTINUITY AND
THE FIVE YEAR
CHANGE
PLAN
by Anne Hunt, Principal.
by Brad Allan
be converted into a functional theatre-drania
space, coniplete with o new control box
At a com approaching two niillion dollars,
rhere i.4 0 fascinating ancient Chinese curse: "May you live in times of ditinge." It is
mony Senior School facilities will be renovated
sometimes translated: "May you live in
or relocated during the next twelve nionths. In
interesting times." But that form of Ii-anslcition
Iliis article 1 shall provide an overview of such
loses what is most salient and sallitory: flint
works.
In the Mary W,irc] Ilitilding, a new Honie
there is a real precariousness associated witli
Economics room will be est,iblished in the
any significant cliange, for such change inevitably calls into question what we thought and presumed to be true. Yet it is a mark of a healthy organization tlial it is able to adapt creatively and responsibly to change. to tile new challenges ancl Flew
existing Lecture Theatre space, A9. The Ikissageway M Ilic, eostern end of the existing
Lecture Theatre, which presently connects the A floor corridor witli the quadrangle, will be r·· mph.60
questions and to the ever-new sitticltions it
faces. Moreover, a healthy organization responds to those new cliallenges not in an ad hoc fashion or by way of a knee-jerk reaction to the current issues of the day. Its response is a
existing Geography room, (2, will be
report form designed to meet its specific needs.
established as the fourth Science room in the
&)w.
Thi, existing Science rooms, Al, A2 and Cl will be stripped and completely refined. The
building. The two Science storerooms - one
transcend the particulars of the clay, and yet
of Ihe life of a school that is alive anci well.
existing, one prospective - will be appropriately
demands their faithful expression in ils clay to
"Gines do challge and ille q itestions and
appointed lo serve their particillar functions.
day life and practice. Thus the real and
c|lcillenges for schools Change and demand new
Geogrnphy will move to D2. An adjacent
undeniable discontinuity tliat accompanies
answers. Our needs change. It is iii response to
storeroom will be refurbished to serve the new
change and adaptation is grounded in a much
these changes ancl challenges flint we are abolit
Geography room.
deeper continuity. For us at Mandeville, tliat continuity is ensured by the Loreto philosophy of education, which unfailingly challenges us to
to enibark on a significant building project in the
The Subles will be thoroughly renovated.
schooL Building and facilities which lic,ve served
Ceramics and Art will move out of the lower
ils well over the years need to be refurbished
level and the existing Photography antiexe will
respond creatively and optimistically to the spirit
and in some cases replaced. Curriculum
be demolished. The new location of
and challenges of the tinies in which we live.
11 111(,votic )11 itself necessitates new f,Kilities. The
Pholography has yet to be decided. The Statles
We face a nuniber of significant changes at
introduction of Computer Studies into selicx)Is
will be a decanting centre for various subjects
Mandeville as we approadi flie turn of the
is a prilne example. Computer £,cluccltion is no
(upstairs, parlicill,irly Science) while on-site
decade. The new VCE, which will be fully
knmi a optional extra in flie school'34 core
works render some existing facilities non-
implemented iii 1992 when the current Year 9
curric·iiI u in, so cidequate alic| approprime
functional. At the time of completion of the
students complete their Year 12, challenges the schools to re-consider the leaching'learning
resources are obviously necessary iii order to
Senior School works the lower level of the
respond to this new iniperative.
Stables will hoilse the Studenl Secretary. Sick
of assessment and reporting. The preparation and planning for the new VCE Iws been in
prehent. For more tlidn 60 years, Mandeville
process on a State level for sonic, years now.
has responded to the changing needs of its
Our planning and preparation here iii
biliclents ild tile world in which they live. liLli
limeh of ch,inge precariouh t|l{)ligh 11]('y be
own system of assessment and reporting at
11('ed triC ) t be t he ( )(-Cask )11 C )( i L 11 AC. O lit- (God C )(
Year 7-10. After considerable deliberation and
faith and |ove hos not left lis (,t],lianed, blit |las
discussion it has been decided to move to a
sent us 1 lis Spirit. Accordingly, the spirit 01 CO
more detailed report form this year. In addition
operation and commitment to the vision of
to cir overall assessment grade, teachers will
education in which we believe will Inal<e these
comment in a nlore specific way than previously
limes of Clionge al.*) limes of 91'di'e and
on a student's achievement of the particular
b|('Shilig.
JUNIOR SCHOOL: FAMILY WEEK
Bay und Careers-Counselling. The upper level will be bet aside for fullire lise as silites.
(presently a general pilrpose classrooni, formerly the Sisters' dining room) will beconie Ihe new Computer Centre. To the west, [)7
(presently Home Econonics) will become the new Droma room.
Upstairs from the Mandeville Assembly Hall, the former boarders' bathrooms will become
the new Ceramics area, while the existing adjacent Science room, 06, will be refitted ancl
expanded to become a new Art studio.
Finally, the Careers-Counselling and computer facilities. currentlv.located in the Library complex, will be removed, allowing the 1.ibrary to be expanded to the maximum extent possible. Sonic niinor work will be carried out iii the adjacent Audio-Visual facilities. In the next issue of "The Mandevillian" 1 shall
provide details of sonie of the more ininiediate works in the Senior School. 1 shall also provide an outline of the Junior School works, which ore due to begin iii the second half of 1990.
Project managenient of the school's
reconstruction program is being handled by Pizzey Ncibli, P/L, who have previously coordinated works for institutions such as St
Catherine's School, Ivanlioe Girls' Granimar
SchooL Chisholm Institute of Technology and Holmesglen College of -[AFE.
11 te i),lst seeni less d,lillitins i Ilan those (,f the
Mandeville has also led us to reconsider our
located at the extremity of the Junior School site. In addition, another Music classroom will
To the immediate north of the Mandeville
longer will all subjects share a coninion report forni. Each subject faculty will have its own
t!111('b of change. I slispect thal 11 ib on|y ill
obviate the use of the Music House, which is
Assembly Hall, 1)9 (presently Drama) and D 16
complex of aspirations and operotic)ns. Such a
retrospect tlial Ilic) challenges and dilenimas of
Iii the adjacent Music area, new instrumental cells will be provided. Such provision ought to
be contiguous with the new central storeroom.
particular sitbject cit Illot particulcir level. No
expectations) but just as significantly at the level
Ward Building.
The eastern exit from thi, IMary Ward building
and demonstrably integrated into its total
curriculum (in terms of course outlines and
in a Lecture Theatre configuration to
compensate for the facility lost in the Mary
be provided for the smaller senior Music
(opening into the "beer garden") will be re-
It is the reality of our lives iliat we live ill
be divided from the theatre-drdma space by an operable wall. This section will be reconstructed
classes.
skills and outcomes which are sought iii Iliat
complex, not only at the level of the formal
functions. The southern section of the Hall will
13oth Home Economics roonis, A9 and All, will
commissioned to cope with the diverted traffic
Curricillum development is a vital component
adjacent to the stage. The ore.1 will be carpeted througliout and refurbished to reflect its
refitted as a large 1-lome Economics storerooni.
considered and coherent one thot is thoroughly
response is only possible when the aspirations and operations of the organization are securely grounded in a philosophy and a vision tliat
The Mandeville Assembly Hall will be extensively renovated. The northern section will
SENIOR SCHOOL
COUNCILLORS, 1989 R
Ilic' fund raising activity involved, ,ilso as in previous years, 111(' Phys.Ed. prouram, but this year we h('Id o "don((,-,1 thon rn|her Ilion ,1 ,,
lap-ci-tlion another grat success. Tho girlh
by Pat O'Halloran and Cathy Ferrari The educational aspect of Family Week was,
danced for five n litilites of each clay for the first including jazz, rock-ond·roll, 1.c,banehe and Greek. The culmination of [lic, flindraising was a
Grand Flush Dance on [he quadrittic.jle. W'ith gr-anclpitrc,nts and 1),trents cheering lis on, we
and Human Relations. However, this year it was
clcitic.ed the Heel , ind Toe Polka, the Cirele
decided to conclude the week with
Walt>: and Ilic' -lime Warp, fin,illy being joined by
Grandparents' Day" - a resounding success in
many grandinothers ,Wic] grandfailiers. A lively
every aspect!
day was enjoyed by all even N i Irre were some aching nitiscles on Smurday
Our Mass in the Senior School Gyni was
T %*-
four days of the week to o voriety of music,
perspectives: Religious Education and Health
as in previous years, approached from two-fokl
3%?4 *f'
attended by an extremely large gathering of
The Catholic Family Welfare Bureau would
parents and grandparents. The grandparents were then invited to the classroonis, where their
also, no doubt atiesl to the succes>, of the clay. Over $5,500 was raised to help Ilie Burectii iii
grand-daughters proved to be superb hostesses
their valuable work.
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and entertainers.
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At rear: Joanne Hyland (VC)
Back row: Brigic 114)garly, Christabel Harvey, Anit,1 Pohor, Eli,an,()! Seated: Claire l. conci,IIi (C), Christine lovie,
Marno Ryan, Anneliese Gill Seated in front: Edwiti,1 1 )'Apice
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Inset: Katrina Allen
LORETO
WHAT A
Nk<·ch, of Ihe event. W, look forweird to nexi
TERM THREE
COCKTAIL PARTY!
linte and definitely Ihe sonic pl &0.
1989
by Irene Sullivan
ve,11 'HArnlital Cockl,li| Party, aboll| the some
NEW VISIONS Report of the Loreto Federation of Australia
It is illways a pk',thure for ils to (10 10
June
23 Term 2 condudcs
18th Biennial Conference in
Mand ('ville I lail, parlicillarly on >,pecial occosions when 111(' Reception Rooms cotile
Adelaide: March 10-12 1989
alive willi music, flowers otid lots of happy
July 10 Term 3 - staff in-service day 11 -R,rni 3 - stidents return
13 Fathers Association Committee meeting
18 Year 11 Christian [ .iving Camp 19 Year 11 Christian Living Camp
20 Year 11 Christian Living Camp 1 pm Mothers' Associ,ition Committee meelitig
25 Year 8 Parent-Teacher nreting 28 -lilt-ana Social
30 Year 5 Father/L),ilighter Mass
by Joy Hanrahan Sllch wah the evening of the Cocktail Party
1 Year 11 Parent-Teacher Meeting Mothers' Association Fashion Parade &
Luncheon at the Hyatt
The Conference opened m 6.30 pm on Friday, Morch 10. M,iss was celebrated by His
given by tlie 1.oreto Past I iil)ils' Association.
We were grected warmly by Ilie Sisters, as lihil,11 - c )11(' cilways gets the feeling of "going
Grace the Most Reverend 1.A 1-4]kner, Di ),
Arclibishop of Acielaide. Following Mass. we cittended a Dinner m Loreto College,
llc)Ill('".
Congral ltlotionS 10 11 le Senior Stliclenls w| x )
Marryatville.
entert.lined lis k ) beautifully with the musiC,
On Sciturday morning there was a Delegates'
piatio alld a sti-inq (lilartel.
Meeting at which there was much discussion of
It would be hard to find o bener venue for a
the forniat of fullire conferences and of tile
party Ihon those bealltiful Allrt-()tilidings. On
+<3>7>
[liat Autunin evening the solind of so mally voices waiting across the front hall showed
August
OLD VALUES -
there was no such thing as a Generation Gap! Fron-1 tlie 180 gliests wlic) mlended, many
Past Pupils' President Joanne Moon and Sister Nuth Itinship with War 10 students, preixiting for //w Annucil Cock/all Partv.
111,Niks to everyone who contribitted to the
effectiveness of the Federation.
The Conference was opened M 11.00 am by Sister Anne Mi Pliee IBVM, who discussed the theme ''Old Values - New Visions". She
referred to Mary Ward and asked, "Wlial can women do now?
2 Westpac Maths C<)nipetition
Following the introdilclion, Father R G
3 War 11 Parptit-Teaclier meeting
Symons, CM, addressed some two hundred
Inter-House Drama (Jililior)
and fifty people on "Freedom,Justice and Truth: Realising Mory Ward's Charism Today".
4 Inter-House Drama (Senior)
7 Year 9 Ski Camp Year 10 Work Experience
Fatlier Symon examined the feminist struggle, discussing society's and the Church's traditional
Year 12 Exams
views of women. The view was expressed tliat
8 Year 9 Ski Camp
in the interest of justice we should move from
Year 10 Work Experience
the precepts of the patriarchal world to a
Year 12 Exams
recognition and appreciation of masculine and
9 Year 9 Ski Camp
feminine attributes.
Year 10 Work Experience
After a lively question time, Loreto Cool)aroo (Brisbane) presenled a video entitled "A World to Tell". Througliout the rest of the weekend
Year 12 Exams
Year 8 Retreat (2 classes)
10 Year 9 Ski Camp Year 10 Work Experience Year 12 Exams
Year 8 Retreat (2 classes)
11 Year 9 Ski Camp Year 10 Work Experience Year 12 Exams
12 Busliwdlking Club 13 Year 7 Father/Daughter Mass 16 8 pin Loreto Advisory Board meeting
17 1 piii Mothers' Association Committee meeting 8 pm Fathers' Association Coniniittee meeting 20 Loreto Sprint Regatta 22 School Group Pliotos
24 Year 7 Parent-Teacher meeting 25 Ye ··....0- Fathor'Dausliter Mass
O'Connor Cup Fencing Conip 30 Careers Evening
CLASS OF'69
intrepid photographer could record the
REUNION
Was 1 1 1(' 1 )< 4-fect Sililinlary of the evening: sixty
Catherine Walter 1969: a long time ago. Arithmetically, clearly 20 years from 1989. But in ilic telescoping of memories tliat the passing years produce, Matriculation at Mandeville iii Ilic) company of niony who had spent 13 yeors being ed,icated Rigeilier, not so long ago al all. Miicli planning and researching led to contact of 75 girls out of a totai possible contingent of 80. Eventually the night came and along with it the girls. From ne,ir and far, from Tooral<,
Briftliton. F.ltllam, Casil('111,1111(', Colds{ 1-enni, Sydney, Perth und C,1|1|(,1-1 11,1 we de>,cended on
the St Georges Court Climeall. Ancl whal cill elegant bunch we werc. 14(,in silk k) hatin to applititied wool we were 011 met by two heavenly
September
visions iii the furni of sisters Vil<ki Clit tls
1 GA Concert
3 Prep, 1 and 2 Father/Daughter Mass 4 Nutrition Week
(Peters) mid Jo Conlicillgliton (1.c )11('t-gan). General cacophotious backgrollild noise soon filtered into individucil news c )| carecrh,
7 SCSA Athletics Cariiival Olympic Park 8 School Feast Day 11 Induction of Colincillors
13 8 pni Fat hers' Association Annual General Meeting 14 Year 4 Reconciliation
Drama production 15 Drama production Term 3 concludes
16 Drama production
16-18 Bushwalking Club
hilsbonds, children and general life circunistonce. There wof the sy 11)11-like mother 01 5, the glamorous re>,touratelll , the blooming
pregil,1111-with·the-fifth, tlle glossily heallhy homeopmh, the refreshingly down to ('tn'Ill (still!) bo,it-ders, the oesthetic m'tisic, liu'
capable country dc„ tor's wife, the pregna iiI doclor, the eMblished lowyer, Ilic fledgling articled clerk the newly ennatrd. 11 1(' tillic h mm-ried, ille newly separated, the happily hingle. the blishfully happy, the cynically searching, the detached observer: conversational enthusia«
October 9 Term 4 Staff iii-service 10 Term 4 students return
al|. All manner of girls had beconw oil 111,1,111(,i- 01 wc )111(,tri.
Ulth o "little bit of husli" reque>,ted fin t{)Ill'>, reniniscent of days of yore), sixty girl>, were
momenE The evidence when it later emerged shining faces willi open smiles, groups of girls recalling old alliances niode a colourful pastiche.
Nostalgic indulgence continued apace as we peri ised Ilic' c c )1 lection of historical pile,tos corefully arranged. 1 .ittle girlish faces peered forth from a backdrop of eternal romanesque
stair and mansion. Giggles over niisdenieanors long forgotten seemed to ring c)iii as did IIie 111('lliory of the !11(,litltainolls proportions Which
long ago niolehil] problenis had taken on. Tline had possed and we had all journeyed on lo our |ate 300 the age year 090 we liad llc) difficulty AUN-OCI('tihillq ah illiddle age bill wltich 11( M 14('('111('(I curiouh|v (ic,Void 01 defillition.
And whot die! we tall< of? F.verything pust and present: what we were like as girls. tlie beauties Who hae! sprung surp!-isingly from unpreposseshing girlish drobness, the
flibbertigibbet turned responsible mother, the bright stucients happily settled to domesticity. the aad<'ink- 1110(Ider turned professional
achic'ver, I he early married and child rearers latterly returned to stlicly, the changes of life direction of h<)111(' (gencrally) reflected in immense inner calin .ind gentle a)lifidence (no doubt hard won). Soine hacin't w, inted lo come, most didn'I
w,ult to leave: 111(' final hit-agnk,- was led (still chalting) to the door m 4.30 am. What had we had? A shared, over receding pasi surprising coninion iii i-i'it-c)bpect; a few bi-ight hours frothily reminiscing in the present and of the flitine. Plc )lih ]31,111>, to nrc'I aclain before yet
Inother CIC'Cade slipped by ...
presentations from Nornianhurst and Kii·ibilli were introduced on the topics of "Whal .ire the Values of Today's Youtli?" and "Our Vilues, Our Visions".
Saturday afternoon saw Dr Toni Turnbull (nee Bleecliniore) MBBS, speak on "My Story",
a presentation which triggered many memories for most of the audience, as slie attended both
Tooral< and Marryatville during her scliool years.
On Satiirday evening delegates were
magnificently entertained iii private honies thi-oug| 1()Ut Adelaide. On Sunday 111(,1-Iling the sessions comnienced at 11.30 am when
Morry,itville presented "A Day will Come". Nine young stlidents enacted through dance, song
and play .1 number of scenarios of individual progressions tlitough lite.
Our presentation from Tooral<, "Options for the Poor, Our Response saw Colette Burnes discussing the effects of Loreto Family
International Sponsorship, highlighting the actual usage of monies collected. Toornk also suggested thal before too late thi, Federation
must reach niore of the young past pill)ils. Following lunch, Mary's Mount, Loreto 13,11]orat, presented a reflective tinie entitled
"1 )dre to Dream". The Conference Summary was then presented by Mrs Biddy O'Keefe,
pulling together tlie various talks and popers of the weekend.
At 3.45 pm the Annual General Meeting was lieId, and at its conclusion the Federation Cross
was handed to Toorak's Representative, Mrs Joy Hanralian. who then invited everyone to
gallier agoin iii two years' time m Mandeville [-1,111. Tooral<.
1-he abiding imprehhion of out- evening's
join-ney ink) dawn? (With apologies to Wordsworth): thal the chile] R nic,ther of the w, inian.
orgatlihed ink) a conipact !11-(ll))ing ho our
PAST PUPILS:
1984-1988 REUNION All past pupils who graduated from Mancieville in these years dre most warmly invited to a re,inion .11 Mandeville. beginning with o Mass in ilic' Chapel al 5 pm atid followed bv .1 borbeque in the Undercroft ott SUN[)AY.
T
,]l H Y 16.
For inore information contact Kylie Smith (818 8225) or I ('licit v Corroll (241 2828). We
k )c )1< forward 10 ACCing voll there.
PAST PUPILS AND
TENNIS Past 1411) ils shoukl be aw.tre 01 <1 change of policy with regard to the use of I llc' school tennis court which will 1101 be vailable iii the
satne manner as in the i),181. If you wish to lise the court next to the Administrotion Bililding.
PAST PUPILS'
WANTED: PRE-1959
ASSOCIATION
LORETO SCHOOL
Annual General Meeting
MAGAZINES
0211: Resolution of the Sclic,01 Policy Council,
i ).ile: Monday. Aunit>,t 7, 1989 lime: 7.45 pin
April 10,1989.
Place: 1-orcto Convent, li)(,1-'0<
plense phone the School Receptionist on 240
Nominations ore called for oil executive
11<)>dtionh, a>, w<'B as for the Co]11]11111('('. Pleasc conluct liu' Prehicl('Ill: Miss f JI Nmir Moon
=======m .
2(1 110 Caroline Sti·cet South Yarrn 1141
Teleplintic: 266 4757
li yoll Ii,ive any ()11|li'>hi' thhlt('h, 1)('t)!·,C' cont,ici Mt'ri-,111 H.inis of tlic' 1 -,11}illv l<ecords Office: 240·0211.
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MEET THE STAFF:
AN AMERICAN IN
Robert Erwin
MANDEVILLE
11, il (' c )f bhlh:
by Margy Koselka
Wilitlic'lsed between (1('('long aild Colac
Fovourile i),istimes and hobbies: Windsurfing, golf atid vihiling the Zoo
AF
1·UVI )lit*it(, illill)()1-h:
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[)ick Fr,nicis, Tolkien, Stephen 1 1 nuldson anc] the Brother, Grimm Favouritc, novek
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Tlic 1 lobbit titid The l lili lilliker'h Guide to tiN' Galaxy
|J,IVI)lili|(' playh, illtihiCalh: Any Gilbert & Stillivan
PERFORMING ARTS
Favourile 111()vies:
The Prodlicers Zero M<,stel·(lene Wilder:
FESTIVAL
The Parly, Peter Sellers Favourite actors, octresses: 14]w,11 d Whodword Favourite 121('vlsion shows:
Mitider, Hill Street Blues, 1.A 1 -aw 1-,]Volinte ]),ziliter:
No-one 1 1.1,-lil·iiI.irly, 1 have an eclectic approach to Art 1 prefer photography as on arl fomi
Favourite Australian building:
Naughton's I lotel in Parl<ville Favourile style of food: Indion - tic,thing beats a good 'hot' vindaloo F,tvourite drinks:
13(,litique beers in keeping with the current [ rend
Most admired bi)(,rtsperson: Sinion 0'1)onnell - for having the courage to oclinit he chose his sport for enjoyment and to fight back after illness Favourite colours:
It's not a colour, bill black Favourite Restaurant:
Meni Sabib's in Malvern - they make d great vind,1 1(x)
Favourite singers, groups: [vor I)avies and Iceliouse
Favourite holiday spol in Australia:
ff¢4%94.44:.
Flinders, a nice spot to relax Things that annoy you: Unreasonable people
Biggesl hifluences on your personal devek,Dment:
My aunt, who always says it doesift niatter
what you do as long as you enjoy it ancl do it
well, and over ilie past year Sr Deirdre for her caring approach. Most admired living person:
Mailly Keselka is.from Apache Junction, Arizona, UNA. She joined our War 11 group in
February 1989 and will return to the USA duting ,litly. She has bpen an exc ellent student and l.oreto Mandeuille wishes her the future success thut she richly cleseives. Ed.
As we venture into these weeks of high pressure and exams, it makes me realise how much 1 look for granted in my "slack" American
schooling. It is not just the subjects (like niaths) tlial are different - our total grading system is unalike. For example, our exams are worth 4096 or less of our grade. This design allows us to pass the course even if we fail the exam. Our grading systeni is 100%,-90% A; 8996-8096 B; 79 70% C; 6996-6096 8, and 5996 and down Fail.
A)
The individual chapter tests make up the bulk of our grade. As a result of this system, our university requirements are very different. The
rule goes: if you have the money you've got the course (be it Arts, I.aw or Medicine). The lovelv American legend I miss most is
our little yellow school bus. It picks us up al a set stop (no more than a bloc.k froni our homes) then drops us off at school within niinutes. Still, they lack the excitement anci adventure of Melbourne's trams.
1 tliought I'd experienced everything until I felt the frustration of reaching the corner and
the tram stop, just as the trani went trundling away. l also thought I knew myself well, until the primitive, aggressive, animal instinct in me took over as I fought my way onto a full trani during peak hour. 1 only hope tile arms, legs and school bags were returned to their respective owners. However, not only do I dole out this strange form of abuse, it is also reciprocated. Often, because I am tall I find tennis rockets and other sporting gear prodding unconifortably into what would be an average
person's midriff . An advantage of the trams is that they are running almost around the clock, so people who have to go to school early, or stay at school late, have some means of public transport. A student from my part of the USA in a public school must rely on cars, for we have no public transport system. The past events of this school semester that perhaps other Mandeville students take for granted Bre things like tile Perforniing Arts
Jack Nicklails - lie's been my idol for as lotic
Festival. 1 cannot say why our extra-curricular
ab I can remember.
activities are so differently focused but it could
be because I went to a public school, rather than a private one. My high school's extracurricular activities center (sic!) mainly around highly competitive sports; however, it seems that here, tlie arts are encouraged and almost everyone seems to have a basic knowledge of
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music orr dance.
Life in Australia for an American my age is
very different. It is strange not to be able to drive a car wlierever yoii want to go. My newfound independence which I hocl for such a brief
time was soon tal<en away from me as the driving age in the United States is 16. Of course,
niore than a few people are much happier with o drinking age of 18 rather tlion 21, as iii the States. These standards con change the whole
style of social living.
C·&
It is hard to explicitly compare America to Australia ... the differences are difficult to
explain. Often, they are very subtle changes, so you can't always put your finger on exactly
what they are. 1 never would've realised or understood how different yet also how similar
two countries could be without experiencing life in both of them.
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THE JUNIOR W
SCHOOL LITURGISTS by Robyn Horner In liu' Junior School, olli- lives seem to
revolve ,)1'olind liturgy. And while we are sonwilines daunted by the prospect of m leosi
01 le l it li rtly each 1 11( n li b ( ir< 71 u ('nt ly more) t ilt, heart of the sclic)01 15 very much expressed iii 111(,5,(, ce|(' brations. As o nieons of bl 1,11-ing the
burden of organisation atic! also in order to pool 111(' (prot LI-Colivity 111.11 1>, 11111('1-('111 in niony a Junior School staff member. we decided this
year to f rm 0 1 -itilrgy (-'()111111ittee . Hoeli Friday
BM .ing 01 Ham. led bv Rowniary Williamson (1<liC), o Small band of five meets to plot tile' cours<, of 1.oreb ) 1.iturgicol |listory, And not only doe, il work, bill it workh well. To dole we how planned four Fathet- 1 ).Illghter illasses (in o )1 lilll tic) 1 Wit h thi, c 1,1.h I ('dE|lers Cc )11(fc't-tied). Al.Vt'tal >41)('clo| IVI,th>,l'>; alid 111.lily 1),11-.1111,11-gleh.
Varic)lls clahs(,h then tal<(' 1-(41 )tisibility for actualizing tbe idi:15.
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THE RELIGION
VCE
CAMP IN BORONIA
by Rob Dernelley, Director
by Kate Williams, Year 10
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Mc *,t nic'nitici-, of the Mandeville family will by now rculize thot in,ijor clkwiges are hiking place in Victorian henlor secondary ecllil'alton. Years 11 ,ind 12 re to be combined under a conunon certificate (th c Vii toi-ian Cer [ificme of
liducation) and students will now study units of
The rowing prograil, 1(*,1<54 ,tlrod iii the \,VI nter months to refinenrnt of the girls' chniques, fun activities; provision of Ilie
ROWING MOVES ALONG
el tance 10 1-ace; a comp: re-ill[ 1-oduction of
by Christine Jamieson rapid expansion - so much so, that its direction
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In l|leir selection of units, students will have
the Year 8 program.
This work will be in preparation for tile
Llilits of hilicly nillst include a fllrther two units
gat[,1 season in Term IV, 1989, and Terin L
of Arts i lumanilies dnd four of Maths or
is being looked at by Rowing autlic,rities, clubs 19 90. and schools. Gone are the days wlien girls'
the ()Id subjects which were taught for one full y€;ir.
to stildy folit- units of English Jid two of a new course, Australion Studies. Their remaining
wing to interested girls; and Ihe undertal<ing
At present schooljirls' rowing is undergoing a
one seniester (holf-yeor) in length as opposed to
Science or Technology.
I·inally , 1|10111<, to all the ]),trent>4 who have
races at regattas were held during lunclitime bl 'cL)nie actively involved in thi. Rowing Club. interval. Loreto is aiming to follow tliis trend by
Norni,illy studenls will stildy 24 units during Ilie two years of the VCE.
Twelve of Ilic' units will be subjects of their
not only producing top racing crews, but also by exposing as many girls as possible to the
cl Unce.
Sport Of mwing.
Loreto lias nicide a good start to this venture with the hosting in March of the main event of schoolgirls' rowing, the "Head of Schoolgirls"
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The event attracted 32 competing schools.
Froni this day the Rowing Club nianaged to &0 earn over $7,000 which lias since gone to
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purchasing new equipment. This included a racing scull, carbon fibre oars and quad scull Im
riggers.
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At present the Rowing Club is based at *
squad. lon was a nieniber of the eight that won
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the World Championships recently and we look forward to gaining as much as possible from his
knowledge. Graenie Wilson has control of the
junior sqiiad which at present boasts five crews, his involvement and work has been invaluable.
However, the camp al Horonia turned c )itt to be a very rewarding experience and 1 enjoyed it .
We spent most of our time in discussion groups. Wl, performed Ays and had meditation. Oil ilie 1 -t-iday night we played gotnes on the ov,il and on tlic Sltiliday we played the IC'gendary
"Ston 11 the Castle" which involved creeping out of [Ir darkness and taking the Untern while the teachers wvre not kx,king, This game
demancled remarkable skill bul abi-iii,tly ended when several girls fell into some blackberry busl les.
14'fore the ganies on Smut·day, we celebrated Mahs which we organised ourse]ves. It was grea t. On the Sun day nioniing we all went honw by train, rel,ixed and happy.
BIRTHS: Joan CUMBRAE-STEWART Bee
Ye,ir 11, whilst the majority of the remaining
1.aclial) and husband Bruce - a son.
VCE units will be offered al Year 11 in 1991.
MARI<IAGES: Juliana CRONIN to Alistair Guss
Given these phasing-in arrangements, the first students to graduate with the full VCE will be
oil March 4
those who complete Year 12 iii 1992. Thi, stciff al Mandeville have been worl<ing on
Katliryn LOMBARD to Gordon Maher on March 22, at St Joan of Arc's Church, Brighton Vanessa PEAKES to Mats Goram Markland, on
Ilic. trw VCE for some lime bill the deniands
May 20 at St Peter's, Toorak
on theni have increased sharply in recent
Sarah WINSHIP to Greg Perrett on June 1 at Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorn Marie Therese QUIGG to Alex,Jinlinez on June
caused by the r.itc al which informmion about
services of Ion Popa as a coach of the senior
intense anticipahon.
These new arr,1}igenients will be phased iii over Ilie next thwe yeal h. 1990 will see the new units in English and M,ithematics introduced at
nic,tiths. This increased work load has been
Albert Park Lake where we have gained the .*a
bubbling over with excitement m the prohpecl of ,3 religioil>, c,31 711 1 in 1 4(,1-(11 lia. We did bounce onto the bus bolind for deep, dork 14 )ronia with
new courses is being released and the very
12 at St Peter's, Toorak
significant demands being made on teachers'
DEATHS: Judith Beedliani (O'GRADY) in
time by in-service days and after school .wid evening course planning meetings. Staff are to be congratulated on the effort Iii,I they are moking to ensure that Mandeville offers our students the best possible range of
Sydney on March 22. Loved sister of Betty,
optic)ns at Years 11 and 12.
Michelle McANANY - tragically on April 26;
Parents ore being kept abreast of
Joan, Margaret and Rosemary. Claire Frances Shelley LENNON, loved cousin of Sr Sylvester, Sr Ruth and the WINSHIP family missed by all the Mandeville faniily, especially
developments by a series of information
her friends in Year 5.
evenings. Year 8 parents have been given
information about the new arrangements and
the Year 9 parents will have a similar experience
ARCHIVES AT 4ANDEVILLE b y Sr Carolyn and
IViU 1 1-ttlib
in the near future.
Year 10 parents will meet in August to hear
more specific information about the new English and Mathematics courses prior to the process of course selection for next year's Year 11.
1 feel very optimistic about the new
ASSOCIATION s r Sylvester
arrangements becouse I see a distinct possibility
NEWS
curricillum and a inuch more satisfactory
Few .,re aware that Mandeville has its own
A rchivist-iii-residence'. St- Sylvesters nome will be- ' remembered by mally past pupils; she was
During the first semester the Mothers Asmx-iation has been busily involved with
Or
i the Staff here in the 30's, most of the 40's,
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icl for two years in the 50's. I ler work ill Ille
for hnprovement in some areas of the system for cmering for the complete range of sli,dent ability in the Senior SchooL
OBITUARY: Michelle Peita McAnany 24.2.79 - 26.4.89
by Pat Moylan It was with great sadness that we learnt of the
tragic accidental death of Michelle McAnany on April 26. Although Michelle had only been at Mandeville since February, she linel niade a lasting impression on all who came in contact
with her; not only upon the children in her class
Ink jrmation Niglit suppers and class socia] Al -chives began in earnest in 1984 iii preparation
and the teachers who taught her, but the much wider Junior School Community. All were
flinctions. A New Parents' cocktail 1)arty was r the Dianiond Jubilee Display, dild her work
aware of her presence around the school be it
held in February and a most successful Tennis h ts conlinited ever since. Day at Dendy Park in March. Two social functions dre planned for the winter: the Annual
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1_uncheon and Fashion Parade will take place m the Hyatt-on-Collins on Tuesday August 1. The Victoria Club in the Rialto Building will be the
"Whal was life m Mandeville like ditring Ilic
and from sell()01.
AUTHOR, VISITS
smiling face and her caring concern for ot hers.
THE JUNIOR
'Have you any photos of the e.irly years?"
night of Friday, September 8.
"When did Mandeville trase taking boarders?
The Mothers' Association warmly thanks al!
. Or BOYS?"
the families who so generously support their
Slie will always be reniembered for her happy Iii the words of one of her friends, "She was
everyone's favorite, always full of life. Everybody
W ar,
venue for a formal dinner and auction on the
in the playground, al gymnastics, or travelling to
JOAN VAN LOON,
SCHOOL
who knew her loved her."
,Just tlie Friday before her death she played
by Cecily Paterson
the part of the princess in "Rumplestiltskin" at
Fliese are some of tile varied que>dions thot
Year 5 Gold assembly. We all have vivid
Mission raffles at Christmas and Easter. h. Ive conie illy way recently ils archivist at
memories of the beautiful princess in the
Proceeds from the Senior School Easter raffle M andeville. The variety of information sought
glorious aqua taffeta and beaded evening gown
will once again be forwarded to the Loreto
that she so delighted in wearing.
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sisters in Broome. Post pupils will be interested to know thal the two sisters running St Mory's
nazes me!
Questioners may be students of Australinn St
To Karen, Aini, David and Ben we extend our
Icial history, students working on class
deepest sympathy and prayers. "-Iliank you for
Priniary School up there dre both 'old girls' of pr c)jects or a VCE option, or someone seeking
the love and happiness Michelle shared with
1 c,reto, Mandeville Hall - Sister Claire Gardiner in fornicition bout .1 family nic,nilier of another
each one of us. Please give us courage to live
and Sister Angelo Slatery. At present they dre gl fneration, or just curious,! just comnwncing the bililding of a spiritual
Forlinately, our archives an provkle the
now as she did with great love and happiness."
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centre for the school colled "The Holy Place". cw iswer to most que>,tions ]'111 asked. Ille 1110,11 port will be a garden with blibll trees,
Whal is hidden in the Archive. roonis?
rocks, a statue and ponddge. There will be o
Basically nimiers of administrative concern,
ERRATUM: HOUSE CAPTAINS
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prayer shelter for Mass ond other liturgies in a Sl tell as lists c )1 pupils, details of curriculum and
-l lie Junior School Mulliall House Captain is Sorali O'Byrne, riot Sally O'13yrne as reported in our last issue.
shaded position. There will also be a Resource pc dicy changes ... even Principals' diaries! Room for charts and books where Ilie children T here are also pieces of nic'nic,rabilia which
can h.ive special religion lessons. The sisters in clude oId concert progroms, 'll,oral<anruins of
have very milch appreciated the Mothers' th e past, lists of 1 )cbs, uniforms of another ern: Association's donations to their special project. Ii, il bands, bl,izer pockets, and notably the 1)1
ivileged REI) blazer of the firm Tennis Hight of
M?steryeor, sports pennants und dozens of lolographs.
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However, no collection is complete, SO: if Y C)U (or anyone you know) have something M
3,1 think might find a place iii the archives, I'd
1 ' more than delighted to hear from you. ['D BE EVEN MORE I )11.1011-1-1-1) IF ANY PARENT OR PAST Pl JI'll. WOULD
VOLUNTHER AN 110[ JR 01< SO TO HEI P WITH PUTI ING RECORDS IN 01<1)III< ...I MAY EASILY RE CONTACTED THROUGH
THE SCHOOI.OFFICE OR CONVENT
Aniong iny dreams are k, have Honour Boards erected by the end of 1989: (Ihis was a
plan of Sister Deirdre's which Mrs Ill1111 .ilso wishes to see fulfilled) And imagine if we could reach the stage of our own Heritage Display Room!
1 )uring March, girls from the Junior School Were favoured wit h a visit frorn rk ).1,1 Van 1 .oon,
an aullior of children's picture story books. Forn lerly a teacher and a librarian.. Joan is now
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devoting herself to writing full tinw. Two of her books ore -1 remember Georgie" and ':Ic'lly,
Chips and Caraniel Whips", both illustrated by , h i.,11'5 hubband, John. Many of the original art works were shown in thi, children, making them aware of all the work that goes into tile
CREDITS
Address: "The Mandevillian" 10 Mandeville Cres Toorak VIC 3142 Editorial Committee:
production of a picture story book. Joati kept tlie girls entertoined with anecdotes of her childhood and those concerning her own
Community: Sr Carolyn McSwiney
children. Her visit was .in inspiration to the girls
lunior School: Pat O'Halloran
iii the ir Ow n c!(41tive writing. J t),111 \A/as wc)11< i!-19 on a new book and Lisl<ed the girls to coninic,iii
Mothers' Association: Angela Arthur
on it, introducing them to Ilie idea of editing.
To further extend the children's knowledge of the publishing world, Terry Denton, an author and illustrator, best known for "Felix and
Alexander , will be visiting the Junior School 1.ibrary cluring Book Week in Jitly.
Editor: Brad Allan
Senior School: Erica Cervini
Past Pupils' Association: julienne Scarff and lane Nathan
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