THE
MANDEVILLIAN Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VBH7636, Vol.5 No.1, April 1990
Appeal for excellence maths
BY ANNA FARRELLY
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
More to
than
The $1 million Appeal which will
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clearly reinforce the position of Loreto, Mandeville Hall as the
best Catholic girls' school in -'lli
Melbourne will be launched at the n?*.r
beginning of Term 2. The 1990-92 Appeal is to raise one million dollars to upgrade
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Mandeville as part of the Master
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Plan to meet the educational
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challenges presented by the 1990s
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and to drive the school into the
Enjoying their picnic tea are Amanda, Tony and Jan Day , Paula West,
next century.
There is more to a mathematical
William Vaughan and Gypsy West.
problem than just a numerical answer.
All girls at present in the school will receive immediate benefits.
The money, which will be totally separate from that raised by the current
Mathematics is a language and, most
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fundamentally, it is a discipline of logic #4
successful Building Fund, will be used to strengthen the education of the girls, particularly in the areas of mathematics,
pointed out, in her latest Annual Report, that one of the challenges faced by leading
LORETO
students' skills in other areas of the
curriculum. It is exciting to note that the new VCE courses address in challenging
FAMILY
ways these two aspects of mathematics. If a school in its educational endeavour
attends at the absolutely minimal level to
girls' schools such as Loreto, is to meet the subtle attitudes that still exist in society
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the three Rs - reading writing and
BY VIRGINIA KEOGH
arithmetic - its assessment of its
which tend to undermine girls' confidence in their ability to excel in these subject areas. The Appeal Lu upgrade Llie ati-ucture
and support facilities of the school will ensure that Mandeville will be well-
equipped to overcome these difficulties.
Master Plan The Loreto Advisory Board, conscious of the need to contain costs within the
framework of providing excellence in education, has been preparing for some considerable time for this Appeal and has secured professional advice in drawing up the Master Plan.
Details of the works to be undertaken
appeared in the lastissue of The Mandeuillian.
In summary, the plan for the Senior
School provides for four fully upgraded science laboratories; a new home
economies room; a new music/orchestra rehearsal room and refurbishment of the
present music facilities; a new drama
and critical thinking. Both skills are invaluable, and reinforce and enhance the
science and information technology The Principal, Mrs Anne Hunt has already
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Loreto Family Day 1990 was yet again successful and full of fun for all. The weather was perfect for the great Mandeville gathering. There were two masses held, one in the chapel and the other in the junior school multi purpose centre. I, as school captain, gave a homily and the vice-captain, Jane Shannon, was in charge of a reading in the chapel. The picnic dinner was enjoyed by
accomplishments in those areas is surely to bc measured b- ·unat :ve inight call the two Cs - the students' confidence and
Virginia Keogh, school captain, and family: (from left) Susie, Jim, Madeleine, Michaela, Kerry and Virginia.
That is precisely our emphasis in giving special attention at present to education in Mathematics and Information Technology at Mandeville.
Our aim is to have the students
competent in their mathematical skills and confident in their ability to succeed in
all. It was a fine chance to meet new
these subjects and in the courses and
people and indulge in a well-prepared
careers which rely on them.
picnic tea. The folk music added to the atmosphere and the younger people loved the free icy-poles. Unfortunately
We want the students' subject and career choices, whatever those choices be,
to be born of positive motivations and out
this was the first year ever that I forgot to have the annual icy-pole! Family day was a relaxing, memorable and enjoyable occasion. It reminds us of the importance and the
advantages of not just our own family and friends, but also the family of
competence in these areas.
of accurate assessments of their own
individual strengths, interests and talents. More than ever before there are so
many wonderful choices and opportunities Jane Shannon, school vice-captain, with her
parents, Bernard and Bernadette
Loreto Mandeville as a whole.
before the girls. Mathematics certainly
does multiply their choices!
and brother, Luke.
Challenges and change page 3
teaching room; refurbishment of one end of Mandeville Hall as a theatrette and the
other as a lecture theatre; two new fully-
many parents wish to ensure the education
equipped computer laboratories; more
of their daughters and the generations of
space for the library where the present
daughters to follow. It is this spirit which
computer :00:1 is situated; a now
lias kepl alive the ideals uf Mary Ward
counsellinig area in the Stables building,
which have guided us for 400 years: 'To do
and extension and upgrading of the Sick
good and do it well'."
Bay.
The
For the Junior School the plan provides for four new classrooms through an extension of the main Junior School
building; a new administration area;
refurbishment and re-design of the Infant area; upgrading of all existing classrooms; a new art facility and a significant extension and upgrading of the multipurpose hall.
Generosity Over the last four months, intensive
activity by a dedicated group of volunteers has put into place the necessary structure for the successful running of the Appeal.
Sr Maureen Saunders, Superior of the
school
BY MAUREEN SAUNDERS IBVM
is fortunate that a
distinguished commercial lawyer, Mr Paul Hoy, who has three daughters at Loreto, has agreed to become Chairman of the Fundraising Standing Committee of the
community and ministry for the Loreto
Advisory Board. Also on the Committee are
Joining us in 1990 are five sisters, some
Sr Maureen Saunders, Superior of the Loreto Toorak Community; Mrs Anne Hunt, Principal; Mr John Arthur,
Managing Director, CRA Financial Services; Mr John Burnes, company director; Mr Brian Reid, a chartered accountant and principal of a small handson consultancy firm, with experience in
sisters in the Australian Province.
of whom our readers may know:
Sr Angela Serong was on the teaching staff here at Mandeville from 1950 - 1952.
Sr Josephine Jeffery is an education officer with the Catholic Education Office; her area is in Christian Education for
Personal Development. Sr Angela Kennedy is a Pastoral Associate at Mont Park Psychiatric
school. Mr Arthur and Mr Burnes both
Hospital.
have daughters presently enrolled at Mandeville.
told The Mandevillian. "We have been
Mr Hoy said that a fundamental principle of the Appeal is that all members,
spirit of all those who have volunteered their time, their expertise and their effort in such a worthy cause. In today's busy world, it is heartening to know that so
The new year has brought changes in
many aspects of fund-raising; and Mr John Kennedy, the Business Manager of the
Loreto Toorak Community of the IBVM vastly encouraged by the generosity of
The IBVM C ommunity
past and present of the Loreto, Mandeville Hall School Community, will be invited to
Sr Hilary Blackie is on the teaching staff at Mt Carmel School, Middle Park.
St Gerardine Carroll, herself a past pupil of Mandeville, is furthering her studies this year
While welcoming our new members, we
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remember those who have left Mandeville
to join other communities. After more than 10 years on the Mandeville staff, Sr Patricia Lohan has
taken up her position as Clinical Pastoral Associate at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney; Sr Pat was on the nursing staff there before entering the Institute. With her in the Kirribilli community is Sr Elisabeth Keane, who was studying here last year,
and is now on the Kirribilli teaching staff. Both are past pupils of Loreto, Kirribilli.
Sr Helen Murphy, while still Head of the Junior School here at Mandeville, now
belongs to the Loreto Community at Albert Park, and at present, Sr Carolyn MeSwiney is in Mauritius, commencing her tertianship and renewal; she returns to Mandeville later this year. We wish the sisters well as they take up their new tasks.
$1 million
Meet Virginia
JUNIOR SCHOOL: t,f¢% €66<
Appeal
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and Jane BY RACHAEL HOGAN
from page 1
At the final assembly for 1989, the new captain and vice captain of Loreto were
participate according to their ability and desire to do so. All donations will be
announced to great applause. Virginia
deductible against the income of donors.
Keogh was named School Captain and
"We are conscious that a modest gift
Jane Shannon the Vice Captain. Virginia is an "old" girl who has been at
from some may well be a far greater sacrifice than a substantial amount from
ft
Mandeville since Grade 4 while Jane
others. We are confident that all within the
arrived at Mandeville at the beginning of
School Community will participate in the same spirit with which such a large
Year 11 from Lancefield. Their theme for 1990 is "Be The Best
percentage have continued to contribute to the current Building Fund", Mr Hoy said. "In two straight lines, mindfu
Committees A number of specialised committees have been set up to support the executive: The Appeal Promotions Committee has
developed the theme of the Appeal - still under wraps at the time of going to press and is preparing for the program to inform parents and other members of the School Community of the full benefits that will flow from this essential Appeal.
The Appeal Promotions Committee is chaired by Mr John Foley, the father of a Loreto girl and director of an advertising agency. Committee members are Miss Anna Cunningham, former pupil and graphic artist, Mr Michael Hennessy, a
rules
Living history at
Mr John Burnes. Other members of the
committee are Mr John Arthur, Mr John
Bowen, Mr Paul Hoy, Mr Damian Nolan
and
the
manner
of the
curriculum of the period were strictly observed, including having to write
with the 'right' hand. They could speak only when spoken to! The schoolmaster and schoolma'am
Sovereign
proved to be formidable figures and
Hill
an icy stare, enough to freeze the girls
the inspector was a crusty, menacing person with a tongue like a whip and in their seats.
One feature of the 1850s school
system which became clear from the
BY MAUREEN CARROLL
visit was that the curriculum catered
mainly for boys; girls were considered
barrister and also the father of a Loreto
girl, Mr Hoy and Mr Reid. The Appeal Lists Committee which will assist the various volunteer groups to establish contact with donors is chaired by
f correct posture" -Year 5 at Sovereign Hill,
During the term, Year 5 experienced
As well as experiencing education
three days playing the role of
1850s style the girls spent an
schoolchildren of the 1850§ at the
interesting time panning for gold,
goldrush village of Sovereign Hill.
touring the mines and exploring the township with its old world charm.
weeks researching the period to gain
During the visit they enjoyed very
an idea of the lifestyle, employment,
comfortable accommodation (1990s
life,
style!) at the Government Camp. In
entertainment and modes of transport
the evenings there was time for walks,
to the goldfields. One of their tasks
games, bowling and, of course,
The Volunteer Chairpersons' Committee comprises group leaders who will be responsible for each year group of the school. They are: Year 12, Mr Julian
was to write a letter depicting
homework (17x tables!).
Once at Sovereign Hill and changed
girls expressed their happiness and
O'Connell; Year 11, Mr Jim Drake; Year 10,
into costume, they experienced living
joy in their prayers as they thanked
and Mr Brian Reid.
The Past Pupils' Committee has former pupils, Mrs Jane Nathan and Mrs Andrea Maule as committee members, under the guidance of Mr Brian Reid.
dress,
games,
family
themselves as if they lived in those times.
A great time was had by all - not only educational but fun-packed. The
Mr Bernard Power; Year 9, Mr Geoff
history. They had to walk into school
God for this memorable and thought-
Freeman; Year 8, Mrs Elizabeth Okno;
behind 'sir' or 'ma'am' in two straight
provoking experience at Sovereign
lines, mindful of correct posture. All
Hill.
Year 7,*Mr Tony Gamble; Year 5, Mr Geoff Harris; Year 5, Mr David Smith; Year 3,
work well together as a team.
Being such good friends, Jane and Virginia see each other a lot socially. As Jane is from the country she often goes to
visit her parents' farm in Lancefield to enjoy the peace of country living., Jane also enjoys debating and public speaking. Virginia is very energetic and likes to keep fit. She enjoys listening to music and both girls enjoy dancing.
Virginia and Jane are happy to be working together and look forward to the rest of the year as Captain and Vice Captain.
Jane has some extra words to say about her special links with the school:
lucky even to be attending school.
a glimpse of the past when they spent
Before they went, the girls spent
You Can" a positive and encouraging motto for the rest of the school. Virginia and Jane
"Being the third generation to attend Mandeville, I am following a family tradition. My mother and her four sisters were educated at the school from the '40s
through to the early '60s and, prior to this, my grandmother and her five sisters also attended Loreto, the eldest sister
commencing at Albert Park in 1901·. This sister, Emma Lucy Draper, later became one of the first women to enter St Mary's Hall at Melbourne University. "When the Loreto School moved from
Albert Park to its present site at Toorak in Septemher 1924 my grandmother Carmel Draper, was head of the school. She completed her schooling in 1925 and still happily recalls her days at Loreto. "So it was not only with pleasure that I accepted the position of Vice-Captain 1990,
Mrs Vikki Peters; Year 2, Mr Stephen Maulo, Year 1, Mr John Dwyer; and
but it was also with a feeling of nostalgia.
Preparatory, Mr Michael Tilley.
Needless to say, it was my grandmother
Excellence
CAMPS ARE SUCCESS
who sent a congratulatory card signed 'With memories of more than 65 years ago.
Commenting on the Appeal, Mrs Anne
The 1990 camp program at the
the bus for home. The past three days had
Hunt pointed out that, at Loreto, the
school has begun with two highly
enabled us to become closer to our teachers
successful camps in first term. Here
and to realise the unique friendships that
girls report on the enjoyable and
exist among us. It proved to be a time of
valuable time had by all at the Year 7
soul-searching and a time of unity!
pursuit of excellence has always been viewed in the context of human excellence.
"Our goal is that our graduates are confident in their abilities, competent in
their skills, compassionate towards others
and Year 12 camps.
and Christian in their faith.
"Our former students have an impressive record of achievement in diverse fields, ranging from Medicine to Law, from the
Arts to Science. Our present and future students must be equally well prepared for their futures.
YEAR 12 CAMP
YEAR 7 CAMP
BY DANA POULIS
BY SARAH O'BYRNE
Candlebark Farm, Healesville, seemed
On the 13th of February, 111 excited
an eternity away on that hot, sticky
girls piled onto three buses destined for
"This commitment to excellence, both
Wednesday afternoon, 12th February,
our camp at Valley Homestead in a
academic and personal, of necessity requires adequate facilities and resources
when nearly 100 Year 12 Mandeville
beautiful valley at the foot of the
students set out on the bus for their R.E.
magnificent Mt Buffalo.
in the school. Facilities that have served us
camp - their final, yet for many, the most
well in the past need to be refurbished, improved and, in some cases, replaced. The
memorable camp of all.
introduction of the new V.C.E., the
upgrading of science facilities, and introduction of information technology, the provision of better learning spaces and the expansion of the curriculum, all place new
After the great excitement of finding out who our room mates were, we were
Past pupil joins appeal
When we sat that evening in the dining
taken to a lateral thinking course which
room for dinner, the atmosphere was lively,
posed many problems, which we, as a
Judy Quin, who was at Mandeville
energetic and, above all, promising.
group, had to solve. It was to help us to get
from 1981-1986 and who was also captain
to know each other and to work as a group
of the school, has made a six month break
to develop trust in each other.
in her career path to work for the school.
The next day proved to be the day where many of us were to discover who we
actually thought God was. Does God exist?
One of the highlights of the camp was
As the assistant to Brian Reid, the $1
"I am confident that the successful
What is God like? In our small groups we
the aerial obstacle course which was a
completion of the Appeal will ensure that Loreto, Mandeville Hall, will stay in the very forefront of girls' schools in Victoria."
explored these questions and each
series of flying foxes, ladders, swings, a
million Appeal's consultant, Judy is employed in assisting the co-ordination of
individual expressed a different opinion.
high wire (not unlike a tightrope which
the various committees of volunteers
Together, we presented a liturgy in which
wobbled dangerously) and a large log
whose support to Mandeville is making
we expressed our fears, desires and hopes
called the "Dragon's Back". Other
this appeal possible.
for the coming year.
highlights were swimming in the crystal
Judy graduated last year as a Bachelor
clear Ovens River and having a trivial quiz
of Arts from Melbourne University and,
night.
after her six months here, intends to
burdens on the school.
Later that night, the hidden talents of every Year 12 girl were revealed in our brilliant concert performance. FOR HIRE
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The day we went to the bush to cook
pursue a career in personnel management
Friday was characterised by an attempt
lunch was one of laughter and many spills,
and administration.
to discover ourselves. It was time to
with most sausages ending in the fire and
recognise our faults, weaknesses, talents
potatoes, red hot, rolling down the steep
Judy's knowledge of and enthusiasm for Mandeville make her a particularly
and special characteristics. On a sheet
hill, with girls quick in their pursuit! As
suitable person for the position, and the
over-flowing with adjectives, we attempted
well as making a stretcher that collapsed
school is fortunate that she has made
to circle those which typified ourselves and
with someone treated for mock snake bite
herself available.
also our partners. The words of "That's What Friends are
For" lingered in our minds as we boarded
still on it, we had a billy-boiling
"I got so much out of Mandeville when I
competition which resulted in burnt
was here, that I wanted to give something
fingers and uncontrolled bubbling water!
back to it", she said.
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CHALLENGES AND CHANGE
News from the
The 1980s have seen an increasing awareness of girls as a largely untapped
Association
reservoir of scientific talent. Of particular concern are the marked gender differences
in mathematics participation and achievement at senior secondary and tertiary levels. This has serious implications for society and perhaps even more for the girls themselves since mathematics is correctly called a "critical filter" in relation to progression into a wide range of occupations. I believe that differences in attitudes to
mathematics cause most, perhaps all, of the differences in participation and achievement. There is sufficient research
evidence that girls have a lower perception of the importance of mathematics and that
BY ANGELA ARTHUR
GLENDA ROMERIL has joined the staff at
Mandeville this year as Mathematics Co-
The first few weeks of the 1990 school
ordinator.
year have been busy ones for the Mothers'
Ms Romeril, a B.Sc. Honours graduate from
Association.
LaTrobe University with a Dip. Ed. from
The first term General Meeting for all
Melbourne State College, and a B. Ed. from
mothers in the school was held on
Melbourne University, previously taught
February 15 and the addresses given by
mathematics at M.G.G.S. for nine years and RL.C. for three years. She is now studying for
Mrs Anne Hunt, Sr Helen, Virginia Keogh
a Master of Educational Studies at Monash
(School Captain) and Jane Shannon
University with the major emphasis on Girls
(School Vice-Captain) were greatly enjoyed by all present. Afternoon tea made a
and Mathematics.
Glenda Romeril
Here, Ms Romeril makes some thought-
provoking and authoritative comments about the teaching of mathematics to girls.
general population, tend to perceive mathematics learning as a matter of memorising formulae and processes. For
they have a lower confidence in their own
those with a good memory this approach
mathematical ability. Similarly many studies have reported that boys and girls
may be successful at school, but it results
differ in the reasons they give for their
in failure in tertiary studies where a
CURRICULUM
higher level of reasoning is required. Mary Barnes recommends that schools attempt
successes and failures in mathematics, with boys attributing success to ability and
Mothers'
Mathematics Learning Centre aimed at
failure to lack of effort, while girls
increasing the access of women to
attribute success to effort and failure to
mathematics-based courses, although it is
lack of ability It is important to note that
also open to men. Here they provide small group teaching, self-paced individual work,
pleasant conclusion to the meeting. The second General Meeting will be held
on the evening of June 13 to give working mothers an opportunity to attend one of these most informative and enjoyable gatherings. Mothers' Association members have
provided suppers for many year level information nights and the new parents'
to develop the skill of communicating mathematical ideas clearly, orally and in writing. She notes that undertaking
cocktail party.
on Monday March 6. Round-robin tennis
guilt exhibition to be held at the home of
Our first major function for 1990 was a most successful tennis day at Dendy Park
measurable long before differences in
informal discussion and one-to-one
performance emerge.
assistance. This support has enabled many
extended open-ended projects and writing reports on these will develop these skills. The new VCE requirements go some way towards answering this need. We teachers
women to find the confidence to continue
are forced to broaden our own views of
with mathematics.
mathematics and thus our students' views
Stephanie and Gavin Woodruff in Kew.
the gender differences in attitude are
Given these results, it seems unlikely that it is male hormones which impart
was followed by a delicious lunch in the club rooms.
The highlight of second term will be a
mathematical ability. So in order to
Here at Mandeville we have borrowed
are broadened. At Mandeville the year 7 to
The exhibition will feature patchwork
increase girls' mathematical achievement
from this idea in a small way by having a
11 mathematics curriculum now includes
quilting and other needlecraft and will be
it is necessary to change attitudes to
extended investigations where the major
open on Friday and Saturday June 1 and
mathematics. The 1986 report of the
teacher timetabled as a resource for year 9 and 10 students who are experiencing
emphasis is on the communication of ideas.
2. Please come along and enjoy the
Commonwealth Schools Commission's
difficulties and need some individual
Many of these are tackled as small group
beautiful exhibits and also a delicious
Working Party on the Education of Girls
attention away from the mathematics
work where co-operative learning helps
Devonshire tea. At present many mothers
made the recommendation: "Girls who
classroorn.
students to develop a sense of control over
are busily engaged in making a special
and responsibility for their own learning.
guilt which will be raffled at the
remain at school after year 10 should be
As well as providing support for girls
exhibition.
encouraged to develop a positive attitude
outside the classroom it is necessary to re-
Mathematics education is in the midst
to mathematics and science. Girls must
examine the way in which mathematics is
of changes which provide challenges for
Parents will be interested to know that
choose courses appropriate to their
presented in the classroom. Co-operative
both teachers and students. The aim is to
the Mothers' and Fathers' Associations
demonstrated ability"
learning activity has been found to be
provide a better education for both boys
have decided to support wholeheartedly
positively related to girls' achievement and
and girls. With support, we will emerge
Mrs Hunt's proposal to establish an IBM
approach and are achieving a measure of
yet mathematics is traditionally taught in
from these interesting times better
computer centre in the school. Funds
success. Mary Barnes and colleagues at the
a competitive style.
students and better teachers and, of
already in hand will be used to implement
course, better mathematicians.
this exciting project.
Many researchers are taking this
University of Sydney have established the
Our students and, I suspect, most of the
LORETO TERM 2 1990 y ·U.# APRIL 11 First terrn ends
12-17 Easter Break, School Office closed
23 Past Pupils' Sun Cup Golf Day 30 Term 2. Staff and students return and classes resume MAY
2 8pm Loreto Advisory Board meeting 3 Year 7 Parent-Teacher meeting 4 Dancing Class with St Kev·in's 7 Family Week 10 1.45pm Mothers' Association meeting
7.30 pm Fathers' Association meeting Dancing Class Social with St Kevin's 14 Loreto Golf Day at Peninsula
16 Performing Arts Festival at the Melbourne
David and Barbara Kitchen (left), with Jennifer and Anthony Hede
Concert Hall
20 Jack Schaefer Fencing Competition Years 3&4 Father-Daughter Mass
COCKTAIL PARTY
21 Year 7 will have a Geography excursion this week
23 IBVM Conference for senior personnel in Loreto secondary Schools commences this
The New Parents' Cocktail Party was held on February
evening; ends 25th 25 Turana Social for Year 11
20. More than 100 new parents were welcomed to the
27 Year 6 will attend an HAA Ecumenical Service
school by Margaret Ford, President of the Loreto Mothers'
28 Year 8 will have a Geography excursion this week
Year 10 Parent-Teacher meeting JUNE
1 Year 7 Record Night 3 Year 6 Father-Daughter Mass
4 Year 9 will have a Geography excursion this week
7 Year 9 Parent-Teacher meeting
Tony Gamble to the rescue!
Association, Jim Drake, President of the Loreto Fathers'
Association, Mrs Anne Hunt, School Principal, Sister
Helen, Head of Junior School, Sister Maureen, Superior of Loreto Toorak Community, and members of the senior and junior school staffs. A very happy evening was enjoyed by
Sr Helen and Sr Ruth
all.
8 Prep-Year 6 pupils not required at school - Junior School In-Service
11 Queen's Birthday Holiday 13 8am Finance meeting of the Advisory Board 7.30pm Mothers' Association General Meeting (All mothers are most warmly invited.) 15 Year 8 Record Night 18 Year 11 Exam Week
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20 7.30pm Fathers' Association meeting 22 Loreto Debulante Ball at the Hyatt-on-Collins VCE Entry Forms are due to VCAB 25 Students' Free Day (Years 7-12) for
ft :. 4
Assessment and Report writing 27 8pm Loreto Advisory Board meeting JULY
1 Year 7 Father-Daughter Mass 4 Oak Parlour Recital 5 Turana Social for Year 11
& 1 k '20.34 f..4
6 Term 2 concludes
23 Term 3: Staff In-Service Day 24 'Ibrm 3: Students return and classes commence
:b. 2
R :'
Anne Hunt with Margaret Ford, President of Michael Mulcahy talking to Jan Priest and Carolyn Peel.
the Mothers' Association.
PAST PUPILS' ASSOCIATION NEWS BY JANE NATHAN
Recent past pupils' re-union
Where does your
Congratulations Congratulations to Sister Jennifer
money go?
Collins (Mother Josephine) on her
Sunday April 8, Mandeville Hall
her were humbled by the compassion she
The Cottage at Blairgowrie which was bought by the Past Pupils' Association in 1973 is well used by our nuns as a place of rest and rejuvenation and also provides a place for the recent past pupils to meet for
Mass 5.00 pm followed by a BBQ in
radiates, invigorated by her zest for life,
the well-supported Christian Leadership
the undercroft.
and amazed to hear of all the incredible
weekends.
It's going to be BIG and FREE so spread the word. Enquiries: Kylie Smith 818 8228.
things she has done and places she has
Did you leave Mandeville between 1985 and 19897?? If you did, make sure
you come to your annual reunion. BE
Federation is coming:
On the weekend of March 17 1991
Sister Jennifer was in Melbourne before
worked. "Women in time will come to do
much."- Mary Ward
St Patrick's Day, 1991 approximately 800 past pupils from all
Normanhurst.
Christmas. Those of us who caught up with
THERE:
President of Federation: Penny Gamble
appointment as Superior, Loreto,
interior and putting in new carpets. All
the works carried out were badly needed and were done under the supervision of the Cottage Committee.
Golf day
Blairgowrie Cottage is a great acquisition and an ongoing commitment!
over Australia will be gathering at
Mandeville Hall for the Past Pupils' Conference.
Penny Gamble has been elected President of the Federation Committee.
Already subcommittees are working out the theme and organising the activities that will take place.
The Loreto Golf Day is on again at
Peninsula Golf Club. Grab your bags, start
practising your swings and keep May 14 free.
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In loving memory
For entry acceptances please ring: Mrs
Pat Buxton 592 1560 or Mrs Jenny Carr 787 6386.
Federation is for all past pupils from all
We were greatly saddened by the death of Sr Francesca Cavagna IBVM, on
Loreto Convents all over Australia - this is
what networking is all about! Enquiries: Penny Gamble (nee Hopkins) 822 7234
Kylie Smith 818 8228 Congratulations Penny on accepting the Presidency!
December 4.
Early notification ...
why? AGM. This year the AGM and the
Loreto ball
Sr Jennifer Collins with Sr Anne McPhee
Oops! ! Have you
We are changing the format of the
The Loreto Ball will be held on
Friday June 22 1990 at the Hyatt. Mrs
Hall.
Many years ago, Sr Francesca gave her Births, Marriages, Deaths, items of interest; all are needed to keep the Loreto
A mass will be followed by afternoon
family informed.
Have you moved
Colette Burnes is (to our great delight)
tea.
interstate? Had a promotion at work?
organising the rehearsals and the
Camped at Kakadu?
Ball. It will be a spectacular and
What a pleasant way to spend a Sunday! Put the date in your diaries
memorable event - Thanks Colette.
today.
Mandeuillian.
Megan Heron
private college in the city Rebecca Ady
Melb.Uni-Information
Angela Hoare
Camille Baker
Kelly Barber
RMIT-Medical Science Lab.
Management Katrina Allen
Holmes CollegeSecretarial studies
Employed with law firm.
Melissa Humphreys
Footscray-Accountancy
Deferred studies for 12
Phuong Huynh
Melb.Uni-Science
months
Joanne Hyland
Ballarat CAE-Drama
Ballarat-Behavioural
Tania Ipavec
Monash-Engineering
Sciences
Chloe Kimberley
Swinburne-Film & TV
Brighton Secondary
Nicoletta Larobina
Monash-Arts
College-Year 12
Miriam Law
Melb.Uni-Music
Art/Design
Melissa Lennon
Chisholm-Business
Francine Bedford
Monash-Arts
Rosaria Bonello
Vic. College, Rusden-
Claire Leoncelli
ICE Mercy-Nursing
Science
Jane Macey
Melb.Uni-'town
Lucy Bongiorno
Melb.Uni-Building and 1 Construction
Planning Yvonne Martin
ICE Christ College
ICE Mercy-Nursing
Campue-Primary
Christine Boyle
Monash-Law/Economics
School 'Beaching
Kylie Brasher
Banking Industry
Aimee Maxwell
Melb.Uni-Science
Lisa Brearley
Melb.Uni-Science
Kate McGuigan
Melb.Uni-Education
Cassandra Cadden
Chisholm-Ceramics
Catherine Challeng
Art and Design
Louisa McGuigan
Monash-Economics
Course,Year 12
Sarah McHale
Holmes College-
Business Studies
Secretarial studies
Victoria Chamberlain ICE Mercy-Nursing Emily Chester
Melb Uni-Arts
Eleanor MeKinna
Melb.Uni-Arts
Rosaleen Cheung
Holmegglen
Sarah Meagher
Hospitality industry
TAFF-Accounting
Bridget Meldrum
Monash-Arts
Melb.Uni-Education
Belinda Mier
Melb.Uni-
Pauline Conlan
Arts
Environmental Science
Vic. College,
Sarah Moir
Latrobe»Economics
Burwood-Nursing
Emma Moore
Monash-Arts
Edwina D'Apice
Monash-Arts
Sophie Mott
Melb.Uni-Planning
Dorothy Davis
RMIT-Fashion
Caroline Nelson
Monash-Arts
Lara Davis
Vic College,Toorak-Arts
Michelle Ness
Melb.Uni-Arts
Melanie O'Farrell
Melb.Uni-Science
Employed in Department
Charlotte Ostor
Monash-Arts
of Social Security
Anita Pahor
Monash-Economics
Holmes College-
Ingrid Perronnet
Melb.Uni-Engineering
Secretarial studies
Monique Petricola
Hospitality industry
Eliza Doquile
Vic College,lborak-Arts
Anna Piekarska
Melb.Uni-Science
Nicole Edwards
Clerical position
Jennifer Price
Melb.Uni-Engineering
Sally Ericksen
Monash-Arts
Sarah Rice
Melb.Uni-Information
Katherine Eury
Melb.Uni-Arts/Music
Margaret Fahy
deferred studies; working
Marno Ryan
Melb.Uni-Medicine
in Taxation Dept.
Megan Saunders
Food/food service
Anna Courtney
Amanda Di Carlantonio
Roberta Donovan
Management
Kirsten Fengler
Chisholm-Arts
Kathryn Fergusson
RMIT-Property
Brigid Fogarty
Footscray-Physical Education
Penelope Shaw
RMIT-Engineering
Carina Ford
Melb.Uni-Commerce
Gisele Silk
Monash-Arts
Joanne Ford
Latrobe-Humanities
Katie Smith
RMIT-Medical Science
Sarah Francis
RMIT-Marketing
Christine Gaynor
Holmes College-
industry
Rosalind Sharp
Melb.UniLaw/Commerce
Lab. Melanie Stafford
Business studies
Working with law company
Hariklia Georgandi
Monash-Economics
Andrea Sutton
Anneliese Gill
Vic College of the Arts-
Gabriella Tange
Melb.Uni-Science
Music
Lisa Taylor
TAFE Hospitality
Abigail Grant
Melb.Uni-Engineering
Studies
Wm. Angliss
TAFF-Hospitality
Bridget Thorn
Monash-Science
Suzanne Timmons
Wm.Angliss-Hotel
Katrina Griffiths
ICE Mercy-Nursing ICE Mercy-Nursing
Catherine Hallam
Melb.Uni-Arts
Jacqueline Tribe
Melb.Uni-Arts
Madeleine Hanger
Monash-Arts
Karen Vanspall
Vic College of
Anne Hanrahan
ICE Mercy-Nursing Brighton Secondary
Annabelle Grant
Kate Harrison
Anna Vitkos
College-Yearl 2
Christabel Harvey
Anne-Marie Healy
Experts visit
Aust.Photographic
BY CATHY STOBIE AND KATE VAN HULSSEN
Sophie Watson
Chisholm-Arts
Singapore Uni.Institute
Stephanie Watt
Melb.Uni-Music
of Management-
Joanna Whelan
Melb.Uni-Arts
Business Studies
Samantha Willis
Chisholm-Arts
Melb.Uni-
Anne-Marie Wilson
Education/Arts
RMIT-Landscape Architecture
Jacinta Heap
Melb.Uni-Engineering
Fiona Wilson
Anna Hedigan
Melb.Uni-Arts
Caroline Wortley
RMIT-Journalism
Wm. Angliss TAFFTravel & 1burism
rewards.
U.S. visit
In two areas of sport this term the
Julia Cullity, who is in Year 9 this year,
School was very fortunate to have the
was one of the youngest members of the
expert advice and encouragement of visiting specialists. As part of the Basketball Association's school promotion, Olympic champion Andrew Gaze conducted a clinic for Year 11
cross country team to visit California during the holidays as part of the International Sports Exchange of Australia. The team of 17 members was selected
Gold on February 22. In a short, sharp
from schools throughout Australia on the
session the girls learnt a great deal from
basis of outstanding performances in inter-
him and enjoyed themselves immensely. Gabrielle Marchetti starred in a "dribble
and guard your ball" competition, beating all class mates and then shooting from the free throw line to score a goal - as well as a brand-new basketball!
Year 8 Blue and Year 9 Green also had a
valuable learning experience in athletics, when on February 19, two athletes from the Athletics Association of Victoria
conducted sessions at the school as part of the Heart Health program sponsoied by
school race events. Julia was one of the four members chosen from Melbourne schools.
In one of the 5 km events, around
Mission Bay in San Diego, Julia came third in the thirteen to seventeen year old age group for women. As well as running, the team had time for some sight-seeing. They visited Disneyland, Universal Studios, Notts Berry Farm, Mexico and, on the way back, Hawaii.
the National Heart Foundation. The girls
"Everybody enjoyed the trip", says
were taught the correct hurdle and sprint
Julia. "It was a great experience to see
techniques as well as the finer points of the discus, javelin and shotput events.
another country and to meet people from other parts of Australia."
The girls showed a great amount of talent and were granted a special VIP pass
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to attend their local athletics clubs to
develop their skills further.
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Athletics clinic
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The Physical Education staff were glad that our promising and interested athletes could attend this clinic and reap the
Loreto
MgUworking at Rialto
Arts-Music
ones."
SPORT
Studies (Manufacturing)
Emma Bowes
life and her great heart to children; together with Mary Ward we can hear her say: "I will turn my hands to the little
Put pen to paper and send to The
STUDENT TRACE YEAR 12, 1989 Business Studies at a
Her vigour, sparkling good cheer and warmth of personality are missed by all. The great number of those who attended her requiem at Mandeville gave witness to the extent of her ministry and her interest in others, be they past or present pupils, parents, friends or religious sisters.
forgotten something?
annual reunion will take place on Sunday 26 August 1990 at Mandeville
Vanessa Adams
The Past Pupils are responsible for the Cottage's maintenance. This year we have spent $7,300 on painting the exterior and
Editorial Committee: Editor: Sr Maureen Saunders
Production Editor: Anna Farrelly BY BAMBI MCAULEY
Senior School: Jane Tribe
Junior School: Virginia Moloney
The Australian Sugar Industry invited
schools to attend a coaching clinic at Olympic Park last month.
High profile athletes such as Debbie Flintoff-King, Darren Clark, Karen Saxby
Moth6rs' Association: Angela Arthur Past Pupils' Association: Jane Nathan, Kylie Smith
Typesetting: The 'I'ype Gallery, 21-23 Anthony Street, Melbourne
and Mark Garner assisted with the
Printing: Vital Instant Print,
coaching.
21-23 Anthony Street, Melbourne
.