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MANDEVILIMN Registered by Australia Post Publication Number VBH 7636, Vol 4, No 3, October 1989
GIRLS' EDUCATION
The issue of career choice is particularly
pertinent at this time of the year when Year 10
AND GREAT
students are in the process of making subject
EXPECTATIONS
is no easy task to advise the girls, for subject
choices for their final two years of schooling. It
At the moment The Stables are in a
PRESERVING OUR
UNIQUE HERITAGE: THE STABLES
Photography classes will be moved out of the building and into reappointed premises
choice is a matter of the heart as well as of the
by Anne Hunt, Principal Since its beginnings almost four centuries ago, Loreto educational philosophy has emphasized the education of girls. The need to focus on girls' education is no less compelling in contemporary Australia than it was in Mary Ward's Reformation Europe. It is regrettably still
head. Each student must reflect deeply on her natural interests and talents, while at the same time keeping in mind the need to hold open a reasonable number of options. Our commitment is to assist each student so that
her choice is as well informed and as carefully c.onsidered as is possible.
transitional phase. In accordance with the provisions of the school's five year plan of reconstruction, Science, Ceramics, Art and
by Brad Allan
elsewhere. By the middle of next year, The Stables will have regained some sense of its
Around the year 1873 the horses of the
original architectural identity. The distinctly non-
Mandeville Hall estate ambled into their new
Victorian "improvements" of earlier years will be
premises: the structure that is still known as
removed and the exterior will faithfully reflect
"The Stables".
the spirit that moved its original creators.
In those days the estate extended well
Internally, The Stables will incorporate various
beyond the present confines of the school
Student Services functions as well as Careers
the case that deeply entrenched stereotypes
boundaries. From the central focus of
pervade our society and that such attitudes can
Mandeville Hall itself, the estate extended
exert a debilitating effect on girls' perceptions of
westwards to Orrong Road, southwards to
themselves and of the options available to them.
Malvern Road, eastwards to Clendon Road and
Yet the well-being and vitality of our society -
northwards in the direction of Toorak Road.
and Counselling.
and even more importantly, of our Church -
After days of working - and hunting - on the
demands that all young people be equipped
Mandeville Hall estate and adjoining estates, the
with a competence and confidence to realize
weary horses probably deserved to take their
their potential, to explore a wide range of career
ease in such salubrious surroundings as The
options, to aspire to high achievement and
Stables.
contribute to their capacity. The education, the challenges and the opportunities which we give to our young people - and particularly to our girls - are crucial. At Loreto, Mandeville Hall we seek to
develop in our girls a confidence in their ability and the competence to make conscious and well-informed decisions about their futures. An education that is sensitive towards and
The Stables probably saw their last horses
committed to the needs of girls necessarily
around tlie end of the Great War in 1918. By
demands careful and continual attention to
this linie a combination of factors - the
gender issues in the curriculum. Mathematics,
subdivision of the estate and the new fashion
the physical sciences and technology are
Whatever her choice, let her commitment to
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and passion for motor cars - meant that the
particular areas of challenge in the education of
herself and to her future not be half-hearted.
girls, for it is there that girls' participation and
Loreto's vision of education is to produce young
achievement has, in the past, been very limited.
women who are open-hearted and open-
operations as a Catholic school for girls, The
The provision of more adequate science and
minded; women of courage and strength of
Stables have had various uses. Sisters of the
computer facilities in the current building
character who are confident and competent,
[BVM community used The Stables as spartan
program is therefore a vital aspect of our
committed to do great and worthy things and to
living quarters from the 1920s until the 1950s.
commitment to educate our students for a
do all things well. Let our school and our homes
Later, classrooms for various school subjects
modern and increasingly technological world.
be places of great expectations.
such as Craft, Science, Physics, Needlecraft, Ceramics and Photography were established in
days of the horse were gone at Mandeville Hall. Since 1924, when Mandeville Hall began
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The Stables. At one point the staffroom for the Senior School was located there. During these
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phases of usage various unsympathetic alterations and additions were made to the
building, but fortunately much of the original
As a first step in the rejuvenation of The Stables, the commanding yet graceful tower,
structure survives intact.
which had suffered considerably from weathering, has been restored to a sound
OUR DREAMTIME IMAGE by Sr. Robyn Reynolds and Wenten Rubuntja For us to ponder and wonder at: the
Dreamtime image of the Cross... At the time of the Loreto Pilgrimage during the 1988 Bicentennial year, some of the Alice
Everyone is pleased about the painting and
replace rotted sections and gaps in the
be housed at Loreto, Mandeville Hall and to be
structure were sealed. In addition, the tower has
held sacred there.
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The painting is about all the people gathered
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around tlie Cross of Jesus; it is about the
centrality of Jesus in the life and culture of the
As indicated earlier, much more remains to
Australia - and from "all over"
Louvre windows in both levels niust be
The main feature is the Cross, formed in the traditonally used to carry food and water. Jesus
present to the students and staff from Loreto,
is our Bread of Life and our Living Water. The
Mandeville Hall in memory of this historic
Cross brings us life. At each of the four points
encounter.
of the Cross is "Altyerre", our Dreaming. These
removed.
Downstairs, the clear glass side-lights on both
sides of the main door are wildly out of character. The original fan-light above the door has been removed at some point in the past and unfortunately replaced by a grey timber panel.
four smaller circles represent the law and
All of these items and others will be properly attended to as the work program proceeds. The past, like the future, is in our hands. We
since then. However, when I mentioned that I
ceremonies that we must follow, like those
would be travelling soon to Melbourne and
belonging to the Witchetty Grub, the Kangaroo,
visiting the "700 girls" along the way, some of
the Honey Ant, the Caterpillar. Knowledge of
the women from Amoongana talked about the painting again. But it was Wenten Rubuntja, traditional elder, "Keeper of the Dreaming" and
the Creation Dreamtime stories, understanding of the law and proper respect for ritual has to
renowned Arrernte artist, who announced
These are the dotted straight lines into the
"Yenge nhenhe mpwareme", i am the one to
Cross's centre. Within the framework of the
The Cross in the painting is the particular
be doing this". And so it was.
Cross, the law can be held secure and "it can
pectoral cross worn by the first Catholic Bishop
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be passed on straight .
Arrernte Christian art. While the painting is deeply personal, it is as well an important statement by and for the Church of the Northern Territory and for Australia.
God with us now".
precious in its uniqueness as traditional
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must exercise equal care with both.
be passed on from grandfather to father to son.
The central circle in the Cross represents God. Our law comes from God - "God gave us the Dreaming". The law also leads to God. Proper following of the law, now grasped with a New Meaning, finds rest in the "Tabernacle". "God is here, God has always been here, this is
value, powerful in its spiritual significance and
from the Wattvl Heritage selection. be done, particularly in relation to glasswork.
the visit talked about getting a painting made to
What a magnificent painting we now have! it
from the Dulux Heritage range and Smoke Ash
various "skin" groups, in and around Central
shape of two coolamans. The coolaman was
is stunning in its artistic merit, rich in cultural
been repainted by Mr. Rob Lewis in characteristic Uctorian colours: Indian Red
Arrernte people. These people are from the
Springs Aboriginal people who were involved in
No more, apparently, had been thought of it
condition. limberwork was specially run to
we are all proud of it. We are delighted it is to
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of the Northern Territory, Bishop Gzell. In Aboriginal culture, it is understood that secret
knowledge, law, ceremonial songs and rites, can only be passed on by the proper authority. It
was only right, then, that the most sacred knowledge of God's Word, the story of Jesus, was given by the proper man of authority, Bishop Gzell.
LORETO TERM FOUR 1989.
PAST PUPILS:
PAST PUPILS'
Day of Reflection
ASSN: PRESIDENT'S
Sunday 8 October, 1989 at 1.oreto Convent,
REPORT
Toc,rak.
Mass: 11ani, k,]lowed by discussion and October 9 Term 4 - Staff in-Service 10 Term 4 - Students return
11 8pm Loreto Advisory Board meeting
by Joanne Moon
reflect kni.
Please bring your own lunch; tea onel coffee
Who would have thought tliat twelve months
prcivided.
could pass s quickly? So much seems to have
R.S.V.P., Julienne Scorff, 818 7094.
happened with the Past Pupils' Comninee that I can't believe my second terni as President has
12 2pm Mothers' Association Annual -f
General Meeting
already begun. This second term would not
16 Year 7 Geog/RE excursion
have been possible without the wonderful
17 Year 7 Geog/RE excursion 22 Nancarrow Cup Fencing Comp. 24 School Report Night 25 Creative Arts Festival Inter-School Athletics at Doncaster Oak Parlour 27 Oak Parlour 28 Joint Parent Committees' Dinner Dance 29 First Communion
Bushwalking Club
THE SPIRIT OF
suport from each member of the Committee.
past pupils are not at all Unliliar with the
FAITH: A
cc)ticept of Federation, so I would like to take
STRENGTH FOR
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FEDERATION by Kylie Smith The sheer zest and enthusiasm which
this cliatice to 4111 1,11ice your understanding of Primarily it provides ati opportunity for all
1.orelo Past Pupils throughout Australid to band logelher as o Linified group of individuals With the I.oreto tradition and experiences behind them. In more specific terms, the Federation will
November
marked the recent Post Pupils' reunion is proof
taiw thi, form of a conference held over one
3 Junior School Sports
in itself tlial the younger past pupils of 1 -oreto, Mandeville Hall liave tlie initiative and spirit to form an integral part of the L.oreto 14'deration
weekend al Foorak in 1991 and the direction of
being held in Melbourne iIi 1991.
develop across tlie time provided.
Year 12 Last Day 4-7
Mid-Term break
4-12 Year 12 Swot Vac
10 Year 7,1990 Testing Junior Musical with St Kevin's
11 Orientation Day for new students to Junior School Junior Musical with St Kevin's
12 Year 10 & 11 Father/Daughter Mass
the weekend is highly dependent upon those who dttend and the theme Iliat they wisli to
The success of the reunion was attributable
More importantly, though, it allows those
to the niany responses from both students ariel staff who made use of the opportunity to rekindle old friendships and come togellier once again with the "Loreto spirit" in mind. Thanks
who become involved to develop and stimulate their social consciences by becoming more
aware of our world and the happenings and
processes that affect us all. 1 urge you all, whether young or not so
to Father Peter Quin, the evening began with a niost thoughtful and creative niass which was followed by a barbeque organized by Mr. Gill. Such reunions, which have become another
you will not be disappointed. It is a unique
traditional elenient of Loreto, thanks to Sr.
opportunity provided by Loreto Past Pupils for
Loreto Past Pupils and one which sliould not be
3 Loreto Rowing Regatta
Elizabeth Donnan, signal the need for links to be provided amongst the past pupils if a Loreto unity is to prevail beyond our days at school. A major event which has responded to this
5 Turana Social
need Australia-wide has been the LORETO
9 Second Hand Text Book Sale
FEDERATION. Unfortunately, many recent
13 VCE Exams begin 14 Inter-House Swimmimg at the State SwiIn Centre
16 Orientation Day for students new to the Senior School.
December
Voting. to become a part of the Loreto Federation in 1991 and I can assure you that
brushed aside. Once you are through with this edition of "The Mandevillian" you can put it in
the draw, but keep Federation in mind. For futlier information, contact Kylie Smith on 818 8228.
As a matter of fact, not only would a second
term not have been possible but this last year's events would not have come to fruition without
the tireless efforts of the Committee. Had Sr.
Ruth decided not to ,Inswer the unipteen phone calls directed to her, pleading for help in solving the many logistical problems arising from our various functions, I doubt, for example, that the conapes at the Cocktail Party in April would ever have niade it out of the kitchen. Without
the orchestration by Collette Burnes, the Loreto ball would not be the sell-out social
event of our year. Collette also devotes much of her time in single-handedly running the Loreto Family International for which the Committee sincerely thanks her. Did you know that the Past Pupils' golf teani
Ii,id its best ever result in coniing fifth in the Sitti Golf Challenge this year? Our thanks also go to Joan O'Halloran for caplaining and organising at short notice our tennis teani to
conipete in the Sun Tennis Cliallenge. And if you would like to play in the Annual Loreto Golf
Day at Peninsula Golf Club, Penny Carr would be only too happy to hear from you. Penny organised this year's competition and all who
played in it are looking forward to the next
competition - my golf is purely social standard and I can assure you it's a wonderful way to spend a day.
Helen Dore has continued again this year to
11 Year 12 Graduation Mass
head tile sub-committee that looks after the
12 Term 4 concludes - Students
nuns' cottage at Blairgowrie. Thanks to
13 Staff In-Service
everyone who supported our Cocktail Party,
Year 12 Graduation Dinner Dance 14 Staff In-Service
the Committee was able to raise nearly two
15 Staff In-Service
thousand dollars to go towards to the upkeep of the collage. The Party was such a success that it has been decided to make it an annual event to be held eacli March. Further details of the
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next Cocktail Party and other events to be held will be published in future editions of "The
Mandevillian" so please keep your eye on the Past Pupils' news and keep your diary liandy. Before 1 introduce [lic newly elected office bearers for the coming year I would like to give iny special thanks to Vicki Brennan who is retiring as Treasurer of the Committee after seven years' service. My thanks to Susie Mornement who had no choice in unexpectedly acting as Secretary Inst year and to Julienne Scarff for her guidance as inimediate Past President. Without our Vice President, Penny
PAST PUPIL
Gamble, the year would not have run so
PROFILE:
smoothly and I wisli to thank her on behalf of tile Commitee for tlie niany varied ways in
ELISSA KING,
whicli she supported me - especialy for
INTERIOR
DESIGNER
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This year the Design Institute of Australia
Assistant Secretary Andrea Maule Treasurer Felicity Byrnes Assistant Treasurer Kylie Sniith
Award for the Interior Design Student of the
Year went to Elissa King (Loreto, Mandeville Hall 1973 - 1983). Elissa completed her B A (Int Design) from RMIT last year and currently
We wish to welcome new members to the Committee:
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works with the city firm of Architects and
Patricia Riddell
Designers, Woods Bagot. During her course at
Eri!1 O'Neill
RMIT, she enjoyed a year's work experience
1 -ise] Manger
with McCabe Assoc., and it was David McCabe who drew the attention of "The Mandevillian" to
the success of a "staunch supporter of her
DEBUTANTES, 1989
Annabel Drake
Mc Beath, Scirah Hingston, Sarah Croagh, Alison D'Souza, Katie Cms®, Edwina Barham, Meg Cunningham, Claudine Douez, Anna
received during her school years from Mrs
Held on Friday 2 June, at the Hyatt-onCollins, our Loreto Ball saw the presentation of 46 past pupils to Miss Joanne Moon, this year's
Shirley Chapman and the Art Faculty, and also
President. The girls are pictured with Mrs. Kath
Doquile, Rebecca Kydd, Vanessa / lill, Annabelle
the inspiration from her own family; her mother
Patchell, who has for riany years prep.ired our
Drake, Brigitte Johnson, Celia l.uclowyk, Ktisten
Nancy (Ryan) King; and her aunt, Mary (Ryan)
debutantes niagnificently.
Baragwailath, Jane Hanison, Angela Hollibone,
Kerr now an Interior Designer in Sydney. All are
Left to right
Christine Szeleczky, Lucia Guzzardi, Jeninia
Past Pupils of Loreto, Mandeville Hall.
BACK. Monique Godby, Susie / loare, Sec g
Mt hiernep, Genny Walket: 11?ONT Elise Kelsey, Amber Mcintyre, Kate
Alma Mater".
Elissa speaks of the encouragement she
Elissa values the experience of working with a
large firm and looks forward eventually to travelling and perhaps working overseas. Congratulations, E]issa!
raining my nerves before my first speech. The new office bearers for the coniing year are: Vice President Penny Gamble Secretary Susie Mornenient
Brownell, Christine Lester, Elissa Davison,
Emma Conquest, Sophie Mclean, Libby
IM/Sc),1.
MIDDI .F.. Fiona Breen, <Indie Sanders, Farah
O'Sulliuan, Kristin Curtain, Katie Flynn, Kate
Bonollo, Natashcz Crcx,ks, Metssct Pescatore, Ckibnelle Mdnemey, Tara {U,bb, Maria Bradley
Johnston, Liesl Hunger Mrs. Patchell, Clare
Sarah Bell. Trish Rkldell.
Kristen Baragwan,ith ejackie 1&,sci
A sub-committee has been formed to run the
next Loreto Federation which will be hosted by L.owto Tourali in 18 nionths' time. The support of tlie entire Past Pitpils' Association is needed in order to make this next Federation a
success. If you would like to give. active support to the sub-committee please look out for regular updates in "The Mandevillian" and/or contact any member of the Coniniittee. On behalf of the Committee I wish to thank
Sr. Maureen and tlie Community and wish everyone well for the coming year.
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A LETTER FROM
FROM BIRTHDAY
FAREWELL,
MOTHERS'
ENTALLY, CALCUTTA
BALLS TO
JOHN FRANCIS
ASSOCIATION
by Sr. Eileen
BARS
WESTERN SALOON
Loreto Family International:
Greetings to you from Loreto Convent, Entally! Since you adopted us in your
Drama
sponsorship program, you have all been daily in our prayers.
To remind you of the situation here: we have
300 boarders, some of them orphans and nearly all of them froni miserable home conditions. Of
understanding the children's problenis and indeed it can be a heart-breaking experience. About 30 children have no homes at all. Even
among those who do go home for vacations
order to take up a sinliliar position at his Alma Mater, Salesian, Sunbury. Words could not
odequately express our thanks for all that John Iws contributed to school life at Loreto,
Mandeville Hall. In his four years, John has
Everyone was very nervous as they prepared
for the Jimior Dranid Festival. 1-lie captoins ruslied around, grabbing last minute props and
telling everybody things would go just fine. Well! Mornane was first and they quickly
our 600 sci tolars, very niany are also living in transported us to Buckingliani Palace for the great poverty. There are great problems of Queen's Birthday Ball. Tliere were many unemployment, alcoholism, desertion and nishaps during the night encluding the theft of remarriage, with consequent added niisery for the children. Our Social Worker as well as some 1[he Royal pedris (incl tlie confusion over the of our Sisters visit these liomes with a view to
by Angela Arthur
John has resigned as Bilsiness Manager in
by Fiona Kelly, Vice Captain, Barry Junior
Dear Colette Burnes and all our friends of
NEWS
It was witli great sadness tlillI we recently xeceived the resignation of Mr. John Francis.
brought about many vital innovations in the exercised a conscientious, caring management of the school's interests that has been
exemplary. 1 lis loyalty, sincerity and integrity have been impeccable and lie has proved a great source of strength and wisdom in tile school's adniinistration team. Loreto has indeed been blessed to have John on the staff. We wish
dentical Queens. It ended with the thieves
1ini every I 3.Ippiness and success in liis new ix )sit ion.
vvas an entertaining play which was well constructed by Emily Hummerston and Claire D 'Neill.
starve at home. 1 Health care is an area of major concern. 1988
witnesses which included Elvis Presley and
Adolf Hitler, and tlie jury was made tip of well was a difficult year because of illness. In ' inown but dead people. The play, written by February (last year) there was a severe outbreak of typhoid and many of the sick 1Fiona Kelly and directed by Claire Nelson, 2nded with the final witness being "Deatli" children had to remain and be cared for in school because there would be no one to attend 1 iiniself. Excellent performances included Amy Scally as tile defence, Anna Coppel as tlie to them at home. Cases of TB. were also ' Prosecuter and Belinda Gibbs as tlie Judge. detected. You can imagine the anxiety and the Third was Mulliall and their western saloon problems of isolating the sick children and oar story. The Year 7s and 8s becanie cowboys providing them with medical care, special diets :ind cowgirls and Mandeville Hall became a and so on. In our Infirmary children have also to ' saloon bar. The story was about two friends and be treated for dysentry, jaundice, enteric malaria how they came to own tile bar. Annabel and maladies which are endemic in a tropical Nicholls was excellent at "Harry" and the city like Calcutta. Your sponsorships have been captains, Angela McCarlhy and Mary Tomsic, a tremendous help to us in improving the out together a great play with many surprises. children's diet as well as the water supply. We ] Finally, it was Ward. Their play was based on
installed a new tube-well and high-powered
opportunity to hear about the life at the school and how tlie Mothers' Association assists within
it. Prospective committee members please contact tile President, Eileen Clark (826 3876), or the Secretary, Sally Curtain (509 6152), for
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further information.
Following the immensely popular format for ty'ti
:tate of confusion as all of the plants and ininials were fighting. Adam and Eve were situation - a costly affair, but made possible by trying to stop the fighting so that wlien God your generosity. returned in seven days to recreate the world, Besides providing all the above necessities, 2verything would be settled. They succeeded our main challenge is to motivate all the children and the world stayed tlie same. Ward's play was and help them to grow. In spite of initial ' another excellent performance and the captains deprivations of al] kinds and with scarcely any ' encouragement from the parents' side, it can be very difficult to draw out ambition and '
persevering efforts in studies. Therefore, the task of teaching them and helping them to reach a school leaving certificate c.an be a difficult one. Too late they realise how essential
an education is for them, if they are to make their way in life. That is why they really need
Michaela Keogh and Clare Petroff did a great
ob organizing it. The drama festival was an exciting day ancl as
MAUD MeMILLAN
Ninner. Barry were tile winners, but all of the
Place of birth:
of a very high standard. A special thankyou must go to all of the teachers who helped during the preparation. A good time was had by
specialised teaching. At any rate we are able to all and tile festival was a definite success. We given them extra individual help in the subjects ' vvill alllook forward to it again next year!
they find difficult.
Bacchus Marsli, Victoria.
Favourite pastinies and hobbies:
I'm happiest when I'ni eating. Also, sewing, fishing and spending time with my family. Favourite authors:
The Bronte sisters, Jeffery Archer, Clive James, Oscar Wilde.
The children have been very grateful for the
Favourite novels:
regular sponsorship as well as for individual
"Wutliering Heights", "The Catcher in the Rye", "Great Expectations", "The Philadelphia Story".
gifts. They will soon now be doing their end-ofyear examinations and some will be leaving us
in May. We shall continue to inform you of
Favourite plays, niusicals
progress.
"The Importance of Being Ernest", "Les
With love to all of you and assuring you of
Miserables".
our daily prayers.
Favourite niovies:
Yours gratefully in Christ,
"The Mission", "Local Hero".
Sister Eileen, IBVM.
Fav<)urite actors, actresses: 9
William Hurt, Harrison Ford, Meryl Streep.
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Favourite television sliows:
As a gesture of thanks to those who have so
"The 7.30 Report", "A Very Peculiar
kindly sponsored one of their children in need,
Practice", "Fast Forward", "L.A. Law".
Sister Anne McPhee I.B.V.M. Provincial, Sister
The Loreto Junior School Choir will sing during
Maureen Saunders I.B.V.M. Superior, the
the Mass.
The buffet luncheon will be donated and
Community and members of the Loreto,
Favourite painter:
A panorania - the view of the city froni
will be offered for the intentions of sponsors and
International Sponsorship sub-committee.
Prince's Bridge, St Kilda Road.
will speak at the Mass.
Favourite Australian Building:
Favourite style of food: Frencli cuisine of a high quality. Favourite drinks:
Full-bodied reds, whisky, brandy. Most admired sportsperson: L.F.I. NO.
Cliris Evert.
Favourite colours: LORETO FAMILn C INTERNATIONAL SPONCSORSHIP
and generous also if you hav,e the means." (Mary Ward.)
Lynell's, South Yarra. Favoitrite singers: Sting, Marilyn Monroe.
Favourite holiday spot in Australia:
STATE
Bemni River, eastern Victi) ri,1. Things that annoy you:
POSTCODE
PHONE( )
Hot days, parking tickets, the last day of a
I enclose my first payment of $175.00 Please make cheque or money order payable to Loreto Family International.
Biggest influences on your personal
A yearly reminder of the date of your next
development:
sponsorship payment will be forwarded to you. Our most sincere thanks.
holiday, insincere people, getting out of bed.
LORETO, MANDEVILLE HALL. 10 MANDEVILLE CRESCENT, TOORAK, VICTORIA 3142
tlie first play, "Temptation". This was a laughterfilled play filled with all the temptations of heaven and hell. Jess Pearson and Elina
Al<selrod wrote and directed this play, which was a great success. Next up was Ward House,
who presented "The Midnight Caller", set on a coId, frosty night at the snow wliere niany strange things started to happen. Barry followed
whetlier the Man of Steel actually did wear boxer shorts! Dana Poulos and Ruth Standring put a tremendous aniount of effort into directing this very huniorous play. Finally, "The Incredible Bulk at Bikini Beach" was presented
by Mornane. Kate Brownell and Kellie O'Dwyer not only directed their play but starred iii it as well.
This year's Drama Festival was a great success and was enjoyed by all those involved. Ward house were finally declared worthy victors, bill really all houses deserved an award.
My nium and dad and a very close family - 1
The winning plays will be presented again at the
am the youngest in my family and my sisters
Creative Arts Festival for all those interested.
are
LORETO FAMILY INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIP
clapping was heard as Mrs. Saxon introduced
Passion" and we were all left wondering
Loreto Family International.
ADDRESS
The lights went down and a fierce thunder of
with their aniusing play, "The Power,the
Kate Ceberano, Ella Fitzgerald, Dire Staits,
MR/MRS/MISS
expectations. As Mandeville Hall filled with girls,
1)Lirposes.
I wish to spon sor a child for
BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE
This year was our seventh annual Drania Festival and it was full of excitement and great
I favour different colours for different
Favourite restaurant: "Be compassionate and rnerciful towards the poor
Drama Captain, Ward
were preparing for their showcase of delight.
Past Pupils' Association and t}ie Loreto Fa mily
luncheon on Sunday 22 October at 10.45ani.
Year 11
backstage, tile first house to perform, Mulhall,
invitations to all sponsors to attend Mass which
<Janet Laurence, a past student from Entally,
by Jacinta McCarthy,
have a favourite.
prepared by Members of the Loreto, Toorak
their families. This will be followed by a buffet
THESPIAN THEMES
I don't know etiough about art to say tliat I
Toorak Past Pupils' Association will be sending
CITY
the Parents' Dinner Dance last year, the Mothers' and Fathers' Assocations are again holding this function in a marquee on the lawn in front of the school. The theme for the night is "Saturday Night Fever". Parents are encouraged to book early for this function as many missed out last year. It will take place on Saturday, 28 October. See you there.
MEET THE STAFF:
tile adjudicator said, it seemed unfair to have a 201)tains worked very hard and produced plays
Fathers' Association, we have helped the
Rowing Club with the purchase of a new boat.
and many mothers avail themselves of the
the creation of tile Earth. The Earth was in a
pump and motor, as well as 4 new overhead water tanks and all this has greatly eased the
and library books and, together with the
warnily invited and strc)ngly encouraged to attend. This is always a great opportunity to hear a summary of our fund-raising and donations for the year and to be informed about many other issues of general interest to parents. This Annual General Meeting and the two other general meetings throughout the year are definitely not restricted to committee niernbers
'Death" was on trial for misleading the public into thinking he was alive. There were several
provisions from school, otherwise they would
thanks to all parents wlio so generously supported the raffle wilicli ensured the financial success of this annual event. Recently donations have been made to the school for computers
A new conirnittee will be elected at the
vvinners. The play was set in a courtroom and
scholars, over 400 take home with them food
of colourful fashions by Perri Cutten. Many
Annual General Meeting in the final term. This meeting is to be held in the Oak Parlour on Thursday, 12 October at 1.45pm and will be followed by afternoon tea. All mothers are
Barry were second and were to be the overall
and at nionth ends, and among the day
1.uncheon and Fashion Parade at the Hyatt. Over six hundred ladies enjoyed a most successful and happy winter outing, being inticed by the prospect of summer in the form
school's business management. He has
zonfessing and the real Qiteen being revealed. It
The highlight of third term for the Mothers'
Associatic,n lids undoubtedly been the
my best friends. Tlie Loreto nuns also
had a great influence upon nie. IMost admired living person (beyond faniily): Terrv Lane.
Finally, 1 would like to thank Mrs. Saxon who organised the festival. Her work is most
appreciated and the festival is enjoyed immensely by all students.
A GREAT HONOUR
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
WELCOME BACK,
THE INDONESIAN
FOR SR. DEIRDRE
GENAZZANO
SR. HELEN
EXPERIENCE
by Sr. Carolyn
by Colleen Liersch
by Jeanette Cowley
by Emily Arthur, Year 11
appointed Provincial Superior of the I.B.V.M. in
Junior Priniary School iii Kew to celebrate their
commenced her duties as Head of the Junior
Australia froni 1 January, 1990. This was
one hundredth birthclay with lis m Lor('10,
School. She had been away on study leave in
announced from the Loreto Generalate in
Mandeville Hall. There were games and a
Boston, U.S.A. and at the termination of her
Rome recently.
delicious lunch of hot savories and f'jiry bread
course of studies took a well-earned break in
The announcement was received with great delight by the 'faniily' of Loreto, Mandeville Hall,
to treat oiir guests. One hundred candles,
Europe. During her 11 montlis away the ship
which had been placed on one hundred cakes,
was ably steered by Pat Moylan and all staff and
Indonesia: a land of mystery and contrast; the home of millions of people, sonie of whom are enveloped in poverty within this land of rich culture and tradition. A group of Mandeville students who study Indonesian made their way to Indonesia in the June-July holidays. Tile group consisted of twenty-one students ranging
who have benefitted in so many ways from
were lit while everyone sang "Happy Birt liday."
parents are grateful for her leadership. Sr. Helen
from Year 10 to Year 12 and two teachers,
Sister IDeirdre's leadership and companionship
Our decorations were in the burgundy and grey
was welcomed by the staff and children officially
Mme. Khaniara and Miss Jenner, who gallontly
over her recently completed ten years as
of Genazzono ,uid the blue and gold of Loreto,
and very warmly in a prayer service held in the
accepted their role of chaperones.
Principal.
The trip attempted to widen our perception of the way of life of one of our neighbouring
Sister Deirdre Rofe I.B.V.M. has been
Recently we invited the girls from Genazzatio
On Tuesday, 1 August, Sr. Helen re-
Mandeville Hall. Genazzano gave Loreto a rose
Multi-Purpose Room. The rousing cry,
The scliool community would also like to
bush whicli had been cultivated especially for
acknowledge the support and service we have received during the last six years from the
their birthday. Tile rose is planted in the front
"Welcome back Sister Helen!" loudly voiced by the children was a testimony to the fact that all
garden of the Junior School. It was a wonderful
are pleased tc) have her back.
present Provincial, Sister Anne McPhee, who
and memorable clay.
the classrix,ni. It also provided a great
opportunity to practise our oral skills and to
completes her term of office in December.
Sister Anne has guided the various works of
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the Loreto order, including all the Loreto
we congratulate her worthy successor, Sister Deirdre.
by Dot Peters and Shelley Singh As the 14 September draws nearer, excitenient rapidly buijds within the Year 4 classes - the reason being that First Reconciliation will be celebrated by the Year 4
girls and tlieir parents on that day in the Convent Chapel.
The girls have been preparing over the third
FENCING POINTS
ON THE"ALMA
by Cathy Lanyon
DOEPEL"
have a promising future in the sport. Loreto won the Under 12 Girls Teal Foil in
the Victorian Schools' Championships held recently. Team members were: Marie-Anne Davies, Yr 7; Danielle Burnes, Yr 6; and
Caroline Barlow, Yr 6.
Iii the Victorian Schools' Special Fencing Competition:
Under 15, Kate Williams was placed 3rd Bianca Henning was placed 4th
Under 12, Bianca Henning was placed ls{ Mary-Anne Davies was placed 4th. Loreto will be hosting the O'Connor Cup
Fencing Competition on Sunday, 27 August and we look forward to an exciting day of Fencing Conipetion.
by Claire DurhamAshdown, Year 9 Green
term for this iniportant sacrament. The children's own experience of forgiving and being forgiven leads them to celebrate God's forgiving love in tliis first experience of Reconciliation. In preparing for this first celebration, the
shows" and are driven at top speed in and out of the frantically busy Jogjakarta traffic! (You
commandments and Jesus' teachings ask them
Temples.
Our final stop was in Sanur Beach, Bali. Our
The whole Junior School will celebrate with
accommodation proved to be very comfortable
and breathed sailing and witli each day I found
the Year 4s this meniorable occasion making
and our final days were spent lazing by the pool,
muscles I never knew existed.
this a time of growth in faith and love for all
buying the latest tapes for extremely cheap
nienibers of the school family.
prices and having our hair braided. By the final
For eleven days and ten nights 1 slept, ate
We experienced new things every day from climbing the rigging, recognising buoys, hanging
night, no-one felt ready to return home as we
aloft, anchor watch, rope work, skippering,
were bonded together so happily as a group.
aerobics, bow watch, swimming, sparrow
sailing, nying the flag, scrubbing tile deck, setting the sails and crossing the rin . . and
Our final dinner was a memorable celebration of
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the ship, and while doing all this I had lots of fun can't only "do"... with this affirniation and the
MEET THE STAFF: MAUREEN CARROLL
and the two teachers who acconipanied us. We
Favourite pastinies ancl hobbies:
Reading, writing, authentic Irish and Scottish
"}-latter's Castle" by A.J. Cronin, "A Christmas Carol" by Cliarles Dickens.
Favourite plays, musicals: "Pygmalion", "Dial M For Murder", "The
AUSTRALIAN
starring Alistair Sini. Maggie Sniith, Dustin Hoffman, Edward Wcxxlward.
Favourite television shows:
"The Equaliser , "When the Boot Comes Iii."
ECONOMY
Favourite painter:
by Barbara Shying
Favourite Australian building:
On Thursday, 20 Jilly 1989 a team of four
Rene Magritte.
St. Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne. Favourite style of food:
girls from the Year 12 Economics class
Vegetarian.
This was to be a truly memorable occasion for the girls and their fathers as they joined together in prayerful celebration. And indeed the music ensemble lifted the spirits of all
participated in the annual "Managing the
Rivoitrite drinks:
present; the central figure being Percussionist
Ford, Hariklia Georgandas and Sarah Moir
from the Vic. College of the Arts, Patrick Carroll (son of Mrs. Maureen Carroll, Year 5
represented Loreto, Mandeville Hall - one of 60
teacher in the Junior School). The other
won by St Bernards, Essendon.
Australian Economy" competition sponsored by Mobil Australia and the Victorian Commercial
Teachers' Association. Margaret Folly, Carina
teams in the Victorian State Final which was
The competition requires the students to
Morgan on acoustic guitars. Last, but by no
niake economic decisions about government
means least, was the talented Miss Robyn
spending and monetary matters and points are
Horner on keyboard lead, with additional percussion 'smalls' accompaniment from Mrs.
awarded for iniproving the standard of living in
Bernadette Tripodi.
The collaborative nature of the decision-making
a computer simulation of a model econoniy. process and the effect of talking, thinking,
MARRIAGES: Zsuzsu Zagon to Richard O'Bryan Leveda Lynch to Bob Ainsworth Clarinda Molyneux to Hugh Fraser
The original version of "A Christmas Carol" Favourite actors, actresses:
MANAGING THE
(Wij,Wid&•04,a'AL*.4,(Wib•W
Favourite novels:
Favourite niovies:
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themselves as much as we did!
Favourite authors:
MI) Lisetrap. *AWASA/41(wija'/did
are most grateful and hope they enjoyed
folk music.
did was your clic,ice and if you did it, it would
yourself.
Indonesia had more than lived up to our
expectations and we wish to thank Mrs. Taft, our Indonesian teacher, for organising the trip
Christie, Paul Bragg and Prof. Arnold Eliret.
the chance to go on her, go. Find out for
contrast to the past eleven sunny days!)
Scohnd.
A.J. Cronin, Charles Dickens, Agatha
ever done in my life. All 1 can say is, if you have
despite the freezing temperatures. (Quite a
Place of birth:
pointed in the right direction. Everything you
Sailing on the "Alma" is the best tliing I liave
friendsliips. Tullamarine in the early liours of the morning,
1 learnt everything there was to know about and macie new friends. There was no don't or
our wonderful shared experiences and new We felt thankful to be borne as we arrived at
cleaning tlie toilets.
beiiefit you and maybe the whole crew.
The highlight of the celebration was the
survive! Whilst in Jogiakarta, were experienced tile unforgetable thrill of riding in "becaks". These can be conipared to the Malaysian "tri-
would tliink that traffic laws did not exist!) In
n
musicians included Mrs. Carroll and Miss Julie
here may have left a little to be desired in terms of their modernity, but we soon learned to
sacrament as a way of growing in love.
You were never pushed into soniething, only
Yes, the convent chapel canie alive to an easy rock beat on the morning of 30 July for the annual Year Five father/daughter niass.
certainly lived up to its name. Diverse visits were undertaken to silver markets, original batik shops and dance displays. Our lodgings
topsail-schooner training vessel.
on all day, every day.
by Maureen Carroll
as "the cultural centre of Indonesia" and it
to grow. This preparation begins a life-long
Ws a challenge; it's real; and that challenge is
DAUGHTER MASS
"real" Indonesia. Jogakarta is often described
process of turning to Jesus in word and
niyseIf doing things I never imagined possible.
FATHER/
Jogiakarla, Java, where we experienced the
sail on the "Alma Doepel", a three-masted
1 had been given the cliance of a lifetime, to
"Alma" back to Melbourne on our own. I found
FOR THE YEAR 5
bustling markets. Next on our busy agenda was the town of
cliildren liave been exploring how the
lessons learnt on the tenth day, we, Ilie trainees,
CYMBALS CRASH
the major sights of Bali. These included fascinating temples, vivid mountain scenery and
Jogiakarta, we also visited the enormous and breatlitaking Borobodur and Prambangan
were able to pick our own crew and sail the
DRUMS ROLL AND
tongue. Our trip began in Bali, where we visited
we emborked upon a jani-packed day tour of
RECONCILIATION
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coniniunicate willi the people in their own the picturesque artists' village of Ubud, located high in the verdant Balinese hills. Whilst there
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schools throughout Australia, with great wisdom. We offer her our sincere gratitude and
Our Fencers have continued to perform well in Inter-School Competitions this year. Sonie junior Fencers have shown particular talent and
countries, giving us an insight into the niany fornis of culture we had previously studied in
DEATHS: Sliirley Grigsby (Carroll) Jack Fitzgerald (Father of Edwina Doyle)
Patrick James O'Halloran (baby son of Caroline and Martin O'Halloran.)
Janies Meehan (Father of Tony, James & Philip) Notices of Births, Deaths and Marriages niay be sent directly to the editor of "The Mandevillian at the school address. This ensures accuracy of the announcenient.
PUre Wal<,1-.
IMost admired sportsperson: Arnold Scliworznigger. Favourite colours:
PasteIs, particularly pinks, blues and greys. Favourite resaurant: Hc)nle.
Favourite singers, groups:
Mary O'Hara, The Fureys, Sting, First Inversion Percussion Duo.
Favourite holiday spot in Australia: Tasmania.
Tliings iliat annoy you:
Single-mindedness, pretentiousness, poverty,
special moment when the snare drum rolled
writing and living economics in a concentrated
and the cymbals crashed to voices raised to an
span of two hours is a great learning
easy rock beat version of the 'Our Father'.
experience. Six Loreto girls also assisted most
sonie priests, smoking, pollution, pettiness, deliberate ignorance, careless driving. Biggest influences on your personal
Fathers and daughters were eager to express
generously by providing assistance for the
development:
their joy in this very special experience and
teams at the competition. The girls were
there is no doubt that someone, a greater
power, had smiled on us, given His blessing and
Christabel Harvey, Anne-Marie Healy, Yvonne Martin, Belinda Mier, Rosalind Sliarp and Nicole
said, "Thanks for the tribute."
Stosius.
Education, family, friends, Prof. Arnold Eliret and the tedchings of Paul Bragg.
IMost admired living person (beyond family) Maurine and Reg Nolan.
CREDITS
Address: "The Mandevillian" 10 Mandeville Cres Toorak VIC 3142 Editorial Committee: Editor: Brad Allan
Community: Sr Carolyn McSwiney Senior School: Erica Cervini
junior School: Pat O'Halloran
Mothers' Association: Angela Arthur Past Pupils' Association: julienne Scarff and lane Nathan
We thank the Past Pupils' and [ne Mothers' Associations which have offered financial
support to this issue of "The Mandevillian",
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