THE-
MANDEVILLIAN Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VBH 7636, Vol. 7, No. 1,1992
The Appeal of -
Into Space
From the
The United Nations has decreed 1992 to be
Principal
International Space Year. The Junior School community has pushed this idea a step fur-
Parents, students and teachers throughout
Certainly, the greater pressure on tertiary
the State of Victoria were understandably
entrance means that all secondary students
ther and taken as the theme for the year
alarmed and distressed when entrance scores
now need to be even better informed about
"Space for God, Space for Others, Space for
for tertiary selection in 1992 were announced
Ourselves". All three are important but for
in January. The Victorian Year 12 students of
the opportunities and options that are available to them. Each needs, more than ever, to
1991 suffered a very steep rise in tertiary
be realistic in her choices and to ensure that
entrance scores for reasons which were to-
she draws up a range of options for herself as she looks ahead and plans her future.
tally unrelated to their own efforts and re-
sults. Tertiary institutions had seriously overenrolled in 1991, having underestimated both the decline in the number of students who would choose to defer from their studies and the increase in the number who would choose
to continue post-graduate studies. The combination of these factors placed enormous burdens on the resources of tertiary institutions and resulted in a dramatic drop in the number of places offered to first year students in 1992. In this light, we then have all the more reason to congratulate our Loreto Year 12 students of 1991, all of whom are now placed. Their destinations are always of great inter-
Hunt, informed the meeting that the girls of
the Year 12 class of this year had adopted as their theme for the year "Meet the Challenge". As tradition has it, this persuasive exhortation will now become the motivating force for
In particular I want to relate this idea of "Space for Self" to the students, and ask the question: 'Do our students have space in the day where there is time to reflect on the events
12 classes consistently achieve a high pass
rate together with a high rate of tertiary en-
At the Advisory Board Meeting on the 19th
February, 1992, School Principal, Mrs. Anne
will be on the third aspect "Space for Self"
recognise our school's extraordinary success the assistance of their teachers. That our Year
Challenge" -« -- -
the purposes of this brief article, the focus
At the same time, it is timely for us all to in the results which the students achieve with
"Meet the
of the day, internally process their experiences, and learn from this?' Many primary aged students have such a crowded evening
the whole of the Senior School for the rest of
the year.
"Meet the Challenge" is a theme that is noble in motive and far-reaching in purpose
and was applauded and considered fitting by
trance is all the greater an achievement in
that they have difficulty even fitting in home-
the light of the school's enrolment and promo-
work. With such a busy programme, there is
tion policies. Loreto does not deprive any of its students of the opportunity to undertake the VCE. Rather, each student is assisted in the choice of her subjects and encouraged to achieve her very best in her studies.
little space for sitting with one's thoughts,
school refreshed after the weekend and ready
upon which the repayment of the debt in-
Anne Hunt
for work. This is not so any more. More and
curred by the recent upgrades to the Senior
est and pride and are included in this issue.
and little space for self-directed creativity.
agenda of the school. One item on the agenda that presented a particular challenge was the maintenance of
teaching day of the week as students came to
the long term financial plan of the school
learn. This situation causes grave concern to those responsible for the students' education. In an endeavour to provide a stimulating
Challenge
this year to consider the extensive business
Some years ago, Monday used to be the best
more students are sitting in class too tired to
Meet the
the Board who were meeting for the first time
and Junior School depends.
Underpinning this financial plan is the $1 Million Appeal and the Board approved the program of the appeal for this year, which will involve reconvening volunteers to make
environment for the students we may be de-
contact with those families who have indi-
priving them of the ingredient they need to
cated they propose to donate, informing and
The School Captain and Vice-Captain for
integrate all their experiences; that is, time
seeking the support of new families to
1992 are, respectively, Gervase MeKinna and
for thinking, time for reflection, space for
Mandeville and re-establishing the Appeal
Brigid (Biddy) Cunningham. Gervase and
themselves.
Biddy both started at Mandeville in Year 7,
Office under Geraldine Croagh to pursue the Sr. Helen Murphy IBVM
and have been involved in a wide variety of school activities since then -Gervase in mu-
collection of pledges and to deal with enquir-
ies. With pledges running at $936,215 and collections at $577,590 the challenge is there and indeed achievable.
sic, debating and drama, and Biddy in Drama (Year 8 and Year 11 Drama Captain for Barry),
Congratulations
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netball and tennis, and in Senior Choir and Vocal Ensemble.
Sabina, Dux of
"Each year it is traditional for the Captain and Vice-Captain of the School to think of a
The irony of the choice of a theme by our Year 12 girls being such a motivational force to the Board did not go unnoticed on that night and, if anything, inspired them in their determination to meet their challenge. Paul Hoy
theme to provide a focus for the year. In choos-
School for 1991!
ing our theme for 1992, MEET THE CHALLENGE, we were inspired by one of Mary Ward's maxims: 'Do good and do it well'. The theme builds on the themes of our last
Gervase McKinna and Brigid Cunningham.
five years here at Mandeville -Affirmation ('87), We are Family ('88), Be There and Make it Happen ('89), Be the Best You Can ('90) and Believe in Yourself ('91). There are challenges to be met in every aspect of our lives - in our school work, extra-curricular activities, inter-
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begun studying Medicine at Melbourne University.
Excellence
Sabina began at Mandeville in Year 5 in
1984, and quickly established herself as a Last year every School Council was asked by the Ministry of Education and Training to
year with a positive attitude. We want to
nominate one student whose effort and
meet the challenges that this year will present with determination, courage, perseverance and a caring attitude towards others. 'The pain of self-discipline is far less than
achievement in the school were worthy of par-
the pain of self-regret.'
ticular recognition, to receive an Award for
talented and conscientious student. An
excellent musician, Sabina participated School, playing in the School Orchestra and the School String Orchestra and singing in
special certificate at a ceremony at Govern-
the School Choir. Sabina contributed greatly
ment House early in 1992. The recipient of
to the School's music.
the Award for Loreto, Mandeville Hall is
and beyond, and then commit ourselves to
Gabrielle Marchetti "in recognition of her outstanding VCE results, her extraordinary contribution to school life, particularly in the field of Music, and for her compassionate lead-
LORETO MANDEVILLE HALL TOORAK
enthusiastically in the musical life of the
Excellence. These students were to receive a
We will need to work at our goals for 1992
achieving them. It is important to make the most of the opportunities we are offered at Mandeville - to do whatever we attempt to
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outstanding results in her VCE and has now
Award for
ests outside school, our relationships with
friends and family. We believe Meet the Challenge is an idea that will help us to face the
Sabina Ciciriello is the Dux of Loreto, Mandeville Hall, for 1991. Sabina achieved
We
congratulate
To celebrate the completion of the current building project and the blessing of the new building, parents, past pupils and
Sabina
on
her
achievement and wish her every success in
prospective parents are invited to
the future.
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In her final year at school Gabrielle was a School Councillor and the Leader of both the
from 11.00am-3.30pm
School Orchestra and the String Quartet. She was also a member of the A Grade Debattng -5- e r.. Team, and House Music Captain.
Congratulations, Gabrielle, on receiving this ,®
At 12 noon, the new Junior
School building will be blessed and opened by
Award!
Sr. Deirdre Rofe, IBVM Light refreshments will be served For details, please contact The Registrar, Mrs. Sue Rennie Loreto, Mandeville Hall 10 Mandeville Crescent
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Telephone: 826 0211
Prahran Junior
This is Life
Debating
Council
by Margaret Capp
son is with us. Mandeville has eight teams
I often wonder how it might be
competing in the Lauriston region in debates conducted by the Debaters' Association of Vic-
Prahran Junior Council is comprised of a representative from each of the following
If I were taking my VCE
schools: St. Catherine's, Wesley, Prahran Sec-
When I cast back my mind as a maturing
ondary College, Presentation College, Ardoch/ Windsor, St. Kevin's, Melbourne High and
Once again, the interschool debating sea-
toria. There are two teams at each ofYears 9-
12. Led by Debating Co-ordinator, Mr. Malcolm Farnsworth and School Debating
'teen
I recall a sensation of betwixt-and-between.
Captain, Emma Taylor, the teams will be
Not at home with the kids, not fully adult....
Mandeville.
In 1991, Mandeville was represented by Clare Anderson. Following an election last
Wanting more freedom: Mum and Dad
year, Clare Nelson (11 Green) was chosen to
With appearance, attitude, study, boy-friends
be the 1992 representative:
And predictable outcomes: rows, make
finding fault
amends.
"As individual junior councillors, we are able to get to know and understand the work-
ings of the Prahran Council. Our personal
$1,000 of donated funds to the Prahran/St.
Of conflicting emotions, of weakness and
Kilda Accommodation Program." "I now have a better understanding of local laws and citizens' requirements. What goes
Meant turmoil within, so-stay at arm's length! If as parents we're puzzled with what we oft
Gabriel Gat@ with, from left to right, Caroline
one
Both emerging adult, and a child wanting Mum
strength
on in our community influences our existence
see
Thev're struggling with friends, feelings, and of course, VCE.
Mandeville has been involved in the Junior
Council for two years. Whilst it is a fairly recent undertaking, the knowledge gained will
As a parent of six, let me now share with you
be of benefit to aspiring future councillors."
Some words told to me, which I know to be true.
Be patient and tolerant, but set limits too
Be consistent, a good listener, and you will win through
Ask respect, be respectful, use humour in good measure t
The teams at Years 9 and 12 have experienced a definite increase in numbers which
I couldn't blame them, I was two-persons-in-
To cuddle and care when I felt like a hug But to respect times that the pull-and-tug
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Ms. Romeril and Mrs. Cornall.
O'Brien, Nicole Corcoran and Helen Harford.
involvement in the monthly meetings allows us the opportunity of participation in a real working environment. I have discovered the social and community workings of the Council. The program has allowed us to direct
and it is important to realise people's demands.
guided and assisted by Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Paterson, Mrs. Davies,
Gabriel Gate
assessed on the basis of oral work.
visits the Junior School In December last year the Year 5 and 6
debates start at 7.00pm, followed by Years 10 and 12 at 8.00pm. All debates will be at
the French TV chef, was able to come and
Lauriston Girls' School.
speak to them. He chose Christmas in France
as a theme and told the girls about Pure Noel (Santa) and the tradition of leaving shoes not stockings out for him to put presents in, on
School Debating Captain, Emma Taylor is pictured with Debating Co-ordinator, Mr. Malcolm Farnsworth.
Christmas Eve. He told them about the
"rdveillon" or important meal held after Mass on the night before Christmas. The food on Christmas Day differs from our traditional English meal - oysters and roast goose be-
ing popular choices. Our plum pudding is replaced by the "Buche de Noel" or chocolate
All too soon they'll spread their wings And set their sights on adult things.
yule log.
All the girls were keen to ask questions both personal and more wide ranging. Gabriel
Read by Margaret Capp, Student Counsellon at the Year 11 Parent information evening in lieu of an address to parents.
The debating teams are keen to have more students and parents watch their debates this year. All visitors are welcome. This year's debates take place on March 26, May 5, May 28, June 22 and July 27. Years 9 and 11
students were delighted that Gabriel Gat6,
And in later years, it's a time you will treasure.
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bodes well for success this year. Debating skills are becoming more widely recognised as valuable attributes to acquire. VCE students, in particular, require a high degree of oral skill, with 25% of Year 12 English being
then fielded literally dozens of queries on matters varying from his TV show, his life in France and Australia, and food in general. He dealt with the questions with great good humour and patience and kept his young audience enthralled.
Clare Nelson.
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Jenny Stewardson
Destinations of the 1991 Year 12 Students STUDENT
COURSE AND INSTITUTION
STUDENT
Louise Adami
Commerce, Deakin
Monique Ireland
Arts/Commerce, Monash
Elizabeth Baird
Humanities, La Trohe University
Frances Johnson
Journalism, RMIT
Katharine Ball
Arts, University of Melbourne
Suzanne Keogh
Arts, Monash
Mara Bonacci
Science, Monash
Melinda Kerr
Interior Design, RMIT
Kym Bonollo
Commerce, University of Tasmania
Georgina Kift
Marketing, RMIT
Julia Borghesi
Arts/Urban Studies, Footscray
Dominique King
Arts, ACU
Neroli Bourke
Hospitality Studies, RMIT
Christina Kraehe
Sarah Bourke
Holmes Secretarial Studies
Andrea Kuc
Management Traineeship, Target Applied Science, VUT Footscray Holmes Secretarial College
Jodie Brasher
Nannying, Canada
Catherine Latimer
Elizabeth Breen
Primary Teaching, Deakin
Victoria Lawler
Vanessa Brown
Architectural Drafting, Box Hill TAFE
Katherine Leyden
Sophie Bryan
Science Ed., Deakin
Thanh Lien
Dominique Burnes
Science, University of Melbourne
Annabel Loncraine
Marlese Byfield
Graphic Design, Swinburne
Johanna Macey
Gabrielle Cadden
Wesley
Fiona MacKinnon
COURSE AND INSTITUTION
Primary Teaching, Deakin Business/Sport Management, Deakin Engineering, University of Melbourne Child Care, University of Melbourne Physical Education, VUT Footscray Urban Studies/Town Planning VUT Footscray
Sarah Callil
Engineering, University of Melbourne
Sarah Magee
Julia Calman
Real Estate
Catherine Maimone
Primary Teaching, ACU
Georgina Canty
Arts, University of Melbourne
Gabrielle Marchetti
Rebecca Carnovale
Humanities/Social Sciences, La Trobe University
Anna McArdle
Arts/Law, University of Melbourne Humanities, La Trobe University
Sabina Ciciriello
Medicine, University of Melbourne
Emily MeGuigan
Nursing, La Trobe University, Abbotsford
Anita Clancy
Property, RMIT
Danielle Merlo
Arts/Law, University of Melbourne Medicine, University of Melbourne
Ed. Media Studies, Deakin
Elizabeth Clancy
Engineering, Monash
Sarah-Jane Morck
Amy Cleland
Humanities, La Trobe University
Emma Noonan
Humanities/Social Sciences, La Trobe University
Kate Collie
Humanities, La Trobe University
Sarah Northam
Elizabeth Compton
Arts, Swinburne
Debra Pescatore
Primary Teaching, University of Melbourne Holmes Secretarial College
Tania Petroro
Phillippa Connell
Criminal Justice Admin., Phillip
Anna Cormack
Business Studies, University of Melbourne
Sally Cormack
Arts/Commerce, Monash
Trinity Pinner
Child Care, University of Melbourne
Jane Crawford
Environmental Studies, University of Melbourne
Simone Pipito
Marcelle Crosby
Interior Decorating, Contemporary School of Interior Decoration
Sally Power
Nicole Curtain
Child Care, University of Melbourne
Emily Price
Christy Davies
Craft, Monash Frankston
Sarah Priest
Holmes Secretarial College Australian College of Tourism and Hospitality Arts, Language and Communication, Deakin Business/Marketing, Monash Chisholm
Kirsty Davison
Primary Teaching, Burwood
Giovanna Reale
Sara Dennis
Arts/Commerce, Monash
Hannah Richardson
Natalie Doherty
Executive Secretarial Studies
Shelley Richardson
Camilla Drake
Humanities, La Trobe University
Kate Richmond
Anthea Duke
Accounting, Prahran TAFE
Anna Rhodes
Caroline Ford
Arts/Business Management, Monash Frankston
Sarah Rogalsky
Holmes Secretarial College
Holly Francis
William Angliss
Lucy Ryan
Arts, University of Melbourne
Lisa Francis
Science, University of Melbourne
Virginia Scarff
Medical Laboratory Science, RMIT
Sara Froning
Overseas
Melissa Schutze
Office Administration, Swinburne
Veronica Gazdik
Assoc. Diploma in Applied Science for Lab. Technology, Swinburne
Lisa Scully
Rebecca Gibson
Science, Monash
Sarah Sheales
Social Sciences, La Trobe University Chemical Engineering, Deakin
Charlotte Giudice
Commerce, La Trobe University
Roslyn Stanic
Humanities, La Trobe University
Anthea Greenway
Medicine, University of Melbourne
Melinda Steel
Parents' business
Jillian Grochowski
Melbourne College of Textiles
Lyshia Travers
Dominique Halloran
Engineering, Monash
Michele Treloar
Arts, University of Melbourne Science, Monash
Briony Heatley
Business/Office Management, Deakin Business/Accounting, Holmesglen TAFE Science, University of Melbourne
Sharia Tribe
Arts, University of Melbourne
Shannon Urquhart Megan Walsh
Park Ranger, Ballarat Nursing, ACU
Natasha Wark
Arts/Commerce, Monash
Rochelle Whelan
Science, University of Melbourne Nursing, ACU
Jennifer Ingwersen
Business/Office Management, Deakin Business/Office Management, Deakin Engineering, University of Melbourne Biological Sciences, La Trobe University Science, University of Melbourne
Julie Ipavec
Primary Teaching, Monash Frankston
Siobhan Hewett Emma Hicks Amanda Hilbert
Amy Hogan Raelene Howie Victoria Incani
Practical training for William Angliss 1993. Working at the Law Institute
Emma White
Economics, La Trobe University Arts, University of Melbourne Business Economic Marketing, Swinburne Arts, University of Melbourne
Nursing, La Trobe University, Abbotsford
Anita Williams
Science, University of Melbourne
Kate Williams
Arts, University of Melbourne
We have endeavoured to make this list as accurate as possible, however, we would be glad to hear of any corrections or amendments we might need to make to our records.
Filill-I-
Welcome to New Staff This year we welcome to Mandeville Hall four new Faculty Heads.
stand their needs, and generally "sown seeds.
Irish
Plans forthe year include a voluntary Street
Connections
Retreat for Year 1 ls, meetings with younger past pupils, various camps and retreats and developing work in leadership and .justice ar-
Because of the strong Loreto Irish connections and my own strong Irish connections, it was with great delight and interest that I
College Ballarat in Term 2.
eas. Maureen and Sandra will be in Loreto
In July (17th-19th) they will be helping to celebrate the Loreto Centenary in Sydney with young adults, both past pupils and their
The Head of English at Mandeville is Margot Thompson. Margot is a New Zealander who has lived in Australia for seventeen years.
recently visited some Loreto schools in IreTo begin with, my brother Patrick and I
friends. The focus of' the weekend will be is-
She has a Masters Degree in Language and Literature from Wellington University, and
were visiting County Cavan in search of long lost O'Reilly relatives, when we happened
sues of social justice with an opportunity for commitment to social action. Young Mandevillians who would be interested in join-
has taught in New Zealand and England as well as Australia. Margot is married to an Australian whom she met in Kathmandu.
Prior to coming to Mandeville Margot taught at PLC, spent some time at home with her two children, and spent the last six years teaching at Siena (four of those years as Head of English). Her interests are the theatre, travel, restaurants!
Beginning at Mandeville as Head of His-
tory this year is Andrea Inglis. After graduating from Melbourne University in Pure History, Andrea travelled overseas for a year. On her return she worked for a magazine, and
then completed her Diploma of Education. From 1987 to 1989 Andrea taught History
land.
upon the local Loreto school. Sr. Marian and
the staffat the school gave us reason to doubt the success of our search for O'Reillys by reading to us several pages ofclass lists which read as follows: Mary O'Reilly, Brigid O'Reilly, Theresa O'Reilly, Patricia O'Reilly, Susan O'Reilly etc., etc., etc. This was the land of the O'Reillys, so we were trying to find a needle in a haystack! (Still, I feel certain that some of the girls at that school MUST, SURELY, be relatives of mine....) The staff at the school were AMAZED to see the big school
photo from Melbourne and insisted on comparing it with their own recent school photo. So then, it was on to Dublin to deliver the big
school photo to Sr. Noel, the Principal of
and Politics at Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
Rathfarnum Junior School. News of Loreto
and travelled overseas before commencing at
school in Melbourne was eagerly received and what a delight it was to meet Sr. Annunciata
Mandeville.
and Sr. Elizabeth at the convent and to see
This year in the Junior School a new posi-
tion has been created and that is the position of Curriculum Co-ordinator. This has been
done with the aim of strengthening areas of curriculum development in the Junior School and also to develop a closer working relationship and greater liaison with the Junior Secondary area of the Senior School. In this new position is Kathy O'Connell who comes to Mandeville after eight years as Principal of Stella Maris in Beaumaris. In addition to her
position as Curriculum Co-ordinator in the Junior School, Kathy is also the Year 2 classroom teacher. Kathy has been actively involved in the development of Primary School Religious Guidelines and was seconded for
the beautiful Abbey Chapel. And, on a most humorous note - so far-reaching are the Loreto connections, that even the manageress at our Dublin guest house was a Loreto past pupil. My brother and I marvelled at the red carpet service we enjoyed during our stay. (Little did we know that Sr. Annunciata had
spoken with the manageress in regard to our accommodation and the latter had mistak-
enly assumed that my brother and I were travelling religious missionaries from "Down
Under"!!) And didn't we enjoy every minute of this! Surely this could only happen in Ireland. What a joy it is to be part of the world-
Blackburn High School where she taught Geography and Drama from 1974 to 1986. From
position teaching Geography, History and Sociology. In 1990 Elizabeth lived in Ballarat,
and on her return to Melbourne in 1991,
taught VCE Geography at the CAE. Elizabeth is married with three children two of
whom have also begun at Mandeville this year, Emily in Year 5 and Kate in Year 4. In collaboration with her husband Elizabeth has
written two Geography textbooks, "Investigating Society 1 and 2", and is currently en-
gaged in writing two more, "Geography Matters".
we are enjoying the friendliness and openness of staff and students, in and out of the classroom.
the Block This year, Loreto Mandeville welcomes Sr.
Sandra Perrett and Sr. Maureen Burke to the staff. As members of the Loreto Sisters
Team Ministry, they spend six months in each of the Loreto Schools in Australia. Their pur-
Anne Hunt has made the difficult task of
moving into a school for such a short time very smooth for us. Her clear understanding of our role and her early challenge to staff to take opportunities for leadership and justice development meant we were able to begin on
Day 1." Sr. Ellie Taffe IBVM
pose is to support each school as it develops leadership for service and addresses justice issues with staff and students, parents and past pupils. Last year, Maureen and Sandra worked specifically in the two Sydney Loreto schools - Normanhurst and Kirribilli. In 1993 they go to Adelaide and Brisbane. While concentrating their work in two schools per year,
they spend some time at the other schools supporting and following up initiatives already begun.
So far, here at Mandeville, they've been on camps, assisted with Liturgies, met with a
small group of staff who will help them un-
International
Summer
School
Summer School of
January over 580 young, aspiring musicians
derstand local needs, met with younger past
On the warm morning of Monday the 20th arrived at the Victorian College of the Arts to
Choral Conducting
As Mum drove me down St. Kilda Road, I saw
Wellington, New
were carrying musical instrument cases,
Zealand -
station to the College. As I arrived outside
participate in the 24th January Music Camp. a procession of people, the majority of whom stretching all the way from Flinders Street the School of Music, and hauled my bass in-
January 10-17, 1992 On January 10th I began a week of intensive training in choral conducting and singing. As one of ten Australians to participate to work with a number of highly regarded derfully inspiring experience. Professor Rodney Eichenberger abounded in enthusiasm from the moment he arrived at
the school (two hours after a thirty hour plane
flight!) until the day after the school finished, when I had a 9.00am conducting lesson with hirn!
Professor Eichenberger's energetic and positive approach has made a lasting impression on me, as has his teaching of phrasing, which has led me to develop my conducting style to be more three dimensional than it has been.
Professor Marvin Keenze also provided
great stimulus for my own development as a singer, as this man instils in the individual the belief in one's own abilities and is able to New Staff:
do,reinp the voice so that it is more focused
Left to right: Margot Thompson, Andrea Inglis,
and controlled.
Kathy O'Connell and Elizabeth
New Sisters on
Science Summer
American choral and voice teachers a won-
Stowell.
grateful for the welcome to Mandeville and
A Musical
Maureen Carroll
in the summer school, I found the opportunity
CP
I asked Maureen and Sandra what they thought of Loreto Mandeville. "We are most
wide Loreto Family....
1987 until 1989 Elizabeth worked part-time at Monash High School in a Social Studies
Maureen or Sandra on the school number.
Andrea Blake, Sr. Maureen Burke, Louise Scally, Belinda Hoy, Angela Aylward, Sr. Sandra Perrett.
Elizabeth Stowell, a past pupil of Mandeville Elizabeth began her teaching career at
Ireland.
pupils with a view to helping them under-
three years to work on those.
Hall (1969), is the new Head of Geography.
ing in this weekend could contact either Comparing school photos! Loreto, Co. Cavan,
The opportunity to see and hear Doctor
Larry Marsh work with the Linfield College Choir was a most valuable experience as a number of the students participating were not Music majors, nor singing students. The standard of performance by this choir, which rehearses for two one-and-a-half hour ses-
sions per week, reflected the motivation and commitment by the members. Both Professor Eichenberger and Doctor Marsh brought with
side, I looked at the sun shining, and won-
dered if I was really ready to spend the second last week of my holidays, Indoors, and playing music for SIX hours a day. I knew that I really would enjoy myself, because the atmosphere of Music Camp is always tremendous. Everybody had chosen to come on camp, and consequently they continually gave the best of themselves. The many talented national and international staff also gave generously of their time and themselves. My conductor for the week was Patrick Strub, a renowned violinist and
conductor. He tours and records with many orchestras in Northern Europe and is often requested to conduct in the USA and Australia.
There were many Mandeville girls present at Music Camp. This was a chance for us all to play in ensembles which were much larger
than the ones at School We were also exposed to a different atmosphere, that of music being the only priority, rather than an extra-curricular activity.
Having first heard about the CRA National Science Summer School from a past participant, I was thrilled to find that I had been selected to represent both the Rotary Club of Chadstone/East Malvern and also my Rotary district at Session B of the School, held in the
final two weeks of January 1992, in Canberra.
I was among 144 other students who came from all around Australia, and we shared our interests and ambitions in science and the
fact that we were approaching our final year
of school. Staying in the halls of residence at the University, we were given the opportunity to visit many scientific institutions, the highlight of these being visits to the Australian Defence Force Academy, the CSIRO division of Plant Industry and the ANU Department of Chemistry, where we were given the opportunity to use the laboratories and carry out some practical investigations. These included determining the amount of vitamin C in orange juice, testing photochemically reactive substances and obtaining eucalyptus oil from the distillation of gum leaves. We also attended several seminars and lectures when,
as well as gaining much knowledge, we were able to meet and converse with leading scientists. Visiting the institutions was invaluable
in that it gave us an insight into the diverse applications of science in our society and introduced us to many potential career opportunities. As well as attending forum debates, where we were given the opportunity to give our own opinions and to challenge those of other students, we were also given plenty of
The week concluded with all the Music
time to mix and to meet each other. Activities
Camp ensembles performing in a well attended
like the disco, the bush dance, the picnic and going ice skating were just a few of the activities which succeeded in consolidating many of the friendships I made in Canberra.
public concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. A great variety of compositions was heard, as the repertoire included classical, jazz and con-
The CRA National Science Summer School
temporary music.
By the end of the camp many friendships had either been made or renewed, and everyone had learnt much from spending the week in a professional, yet enjoyable, musically sound environment.
Mary Tomsic Year 11
them a large amount of repertoire, some which
was an experience which I will never forget. It gave me the opportunity to look at science through the eyes of a scientist rather than a student. Meeting so many students with similar goals and ambitions has motivated me to
work hard at my final year of school and to challenge myself to attain my goals of ultimately becoming involved in science.
Marguerite Fulton Year 12 Gold
is unheard of by both New Zealanders and Australians. The reading sessions we participated in were an excellent way to sample new repertoire and improve one's sight singing! By these musicians bringing with them repertoire, we were fortunate enough to be ex-
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posed to new ideas in choral music, and tried and tested ones.
Fortunately, for me and other Australians,
both Professor Eichenberger and Professor Keenze will be coming to Melbourne mid-year,
so no doubt I will be injected yet again with their enthusiasm and love of singing and choral music.
Wendy Todd
Mary Tomsic (rear right) playing Double Bass at tne victorlari uollege oT Ine Ans aurIng Ine
Wendy Todd
January 1992 Summer Music Camp.
Marguerite Fulton.
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Come Join Us
A Tiny "Window" into
Loreto
India
Federation
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Thdr@se Daly IBVM
Sydney -
Those who met Sr. Cyril Mooney during
October 9th to
her time in Australia will be interested to hear news of her. While in Calcutta last De-
cember and January, I spent some time at Sr.
11th, 1992
Cyril Mooney's school, Sealdah, and saw the
students actively engaged in teaching the Rainbow Children who live on Sealdah rail-
A kiss from Kabite, one of the Rainbow children.
Parbati, Sr. Therese Daly and Kabite.
Federation Theme
way station - a most moving experience of "nurturing others to freedom". Sr. Monica Affonso, Loreto Provincial in India, had invited me there to lead reflective
workshops for all the Loreto sisters who came
Loreto Family
where they work, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of our presence in India. In the work-
Sponsorship
shops we followed an adapted form of the
For our Loreto children in need - give a
Spiritual Exercises, which I like to call "Mary
child an education - the ultimate gift. We
Ward's Ignatian Way". I am still absorbing
have 150 children on our waiting list (profiles
the privilege of such an enriching experience,
of several below).
Changes and Challenges Seekers of Truth and Doers of Justice Following the wonderful weekend we all
Sr. Cyril's work and that of other Loreto
child. He has many friends and enjoys school.
shared at Mandeville in March 1991, we hope
schools in India, a tiny "window" into their
His father is a strict disciplinarian and the
that a large group of Tool·ak Past Pupils will
educational venture with 20,000 students at
girls help a lot with the housework and other
travel to Sydney for this 20th Biennial Fed-
faiths.
is no electricity and poor water supply. There is very little furniture and cow dung cakes are used as fuel. The family is poor but very reserved and dignified.
Loreto
eration.
To celebrate 100 years of IBVM presence in Sydney, a justice-oriented weekend conferworkshops and a challenge to action, is being
organised for young people, past pupils and
Interstate participants will be billeted and the venue will be Loreto Junior School at
The Cost will be $40 and $30 concession.
Sacred Space Sr. Ruth's Sacred Space continues this year on the first Thursday of each month at 12.00 in the Convent Chapel. Everyone is most welcome.
Group travel plans for accommodation and
transport are being finalised now. Student packages will also be available. Come and relax in the company of our Sydney hosts.
Shampa Mondal - The family lives along
Preliminary enquiries to: Penny Gamble - 882 7234
the Calcutta Diamond Harbour Highway, a
Andrea Maule - 8187971
wide road about 15 kilometres outside Cal-
Mandeville
1992
Kirribilli.
Rakesh Barua - Rakesh is a very happy
chores. The living area is about 6' x 4'. There
Young Adults (20-30 year olds) in Sydney 17th-19th July,
their friends.
and enjoy sharing photos which bring to life
all levels, for those of all backgrounds and
Conference for
ence which combines information, discussion,
Towards 2000
International
to Calcutta from the six Indian provinces
Justice
Family News Sr. Margarita has now retired from writing her column for The Mandevillian. The succes-
sor to her column is Loreto Family News. The
cutta. The family's living area is a hut made
Mandeville community expresses its thanks
of leaves, bamboo, sticks and mud. It is cool,
to Sr. Margarita for the wonderful work she
Ladies' Tennis
damp and very dingy. During the monsoon
did in writing her column for so many years
water seeps in and insects abound. A corner
and we are pleased that Sr. Margarita will
Day
of the room serves for cooking, washing, bath-
remain an active contributor to the new column.
ing and cleaning. This is very unhygienic as it
If you have any items you would like in-
is very polluted and dirty. The father works
It was on the day before St. Patrick's day -
as a rickshaw puller, an exhausting job. The
March 16, 1992 - that some kind person
family is in dire need, yet the children are
placed a statue of St. Joseph out-of-doors.
regular at school.
cluded in the new column, kindly address your correspondence to: The Editor The Mandevillian
This was, of course, to ensure that the Annual
Nandita Sarkar - Nandita's family live
Loreto Ladies' Tennis Day would be played in
alongside a canal and have built a hut using
perfect tennis weather following a rather in-
bamboo stakes, mud and leaves. A corner of
clement weekend.
the hut serves for cooking and preparing food.
10 Mandeville Crescent, TOORAK. VIC. 3142
ENGAGEMENTS:
So the stage was set at Dendy Park,
Toilet and water facilities are poor. Water
Brighton, for the mothers to display their tal-
has to be collected from a nearby pond where
Mary Kenny, Sue-Ellen Mansour (holding Julia),
ents on the courts and have a friendly and
dishwashing and laundering of clothes takes
Chris Chamberlain and Katherine Mansour
relaxed sporting day.
place. Her father works as a labourer on a
(in front) - at Family Day.
The Ticket Secretaries, Cathy Warry and Jane Martin and Convenors, Anne Edmonds
Tara Webb to Tyrone Hunter
daily wage basis, and the family is struggling
Brigid Curtain to Douglas Buchanan Colette Burnes
Fiona Brittain to Adrian Ryan (5/10/91) Megan Tauro to John Tuck (5/10/91)
numbers came in and the courts fell into place.
Caroline O'Shea to Dr. G. Nattrass
The committee, with Pat Gaffney as food coordinator and beef roaster extraordinaire, once
again organised a delicious morning tea for all to enjoy between sets. When the tennis came to an end, we assembled to eat smoked
Youth
BIRTHS:
Michelle Hancock (n@e Checucci) a daughter,
Homelessness
Isabella
Anna Rosier (nde Mulcahy), a daughter,
salmon and roast beef. The ladies who prepared the lunch worked non-stop all morning and were congratulated for their efforts.
It was great to have so many mothers come for lunch only. They joined a table as special guests with Pat Schaefer and Henrietta Houghton. The trophies for court winners were
duly presented by Pat and gracefully accepted. The day drew to a close at 2.30 and most of
us left wearing our new $15 Loreto tennis shirts - a special purchase organised by Chris Chamberlain and Jane Martin.
Cathie Gaynor to Peter Rowe Mardi Pitt to Glen Kiley (15/11/91)
to make ends meet.
and Pam Dunlevie were delighted when the
MARRIAGES:
Madeleine Joan
Loreto Mandeville Hall
Caroline Inde Jaeggi) and Mark Brown, a son, James Mark (December'91)
Representative Mrs. L. Foley
Margaret (nde Dwyer) and David Wood, a son, Matthew
The Mothers' Association hosted an Inter-
Marea (n@e McCoy) and Colin Lanki, a son,
School Parent Liaison Committee meeting in the parlour of the convent on February 12th. Approximately thirty representatives at-
Matthew
Michelle (n6e Cox) and Michael Purnell, a daughter, Edwina
tended to listen to Mr. David Eldridge of the
Kate Maclurcan (nde Connellan), a daughter,
Salvation Army speak on the topic of Youth
Lucy
in Crisis. Mr. Eldridge is a Government appointee to a Cabinet Board to look into the
DEATHS:
plight of homeless youth.
We are very grateful to St. Joseph and to all
He described Youth Homelessness as a sit.11-
the participants both on and off the court for
ation where a youth is without any form of
their support of our Annual Loreto Tennis
adequate, affordable or secure accommoda-
Day. Pam Dunlevie
tion. It is the result of a long process whereby a person's support deteriorates, gradually and entirely, causing him to move into a geographical location where he is in the company of others similar to himself and is referred to as "chronically" homeless. Some of' the frightening statistics he left us with are listed below:
- 20,000 to 25,000 Australians will experience homelessness of some type this year
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- 67% of homeless young people are alcohol or drug dependent - 54% suffer from recurrent depression - 15% suffer from malnutrition
Leo Gunnis, husband of Jill, father of Sally and Jane
Gymnastics display at Family Day.
Sue, Jenny and Cathy Janet Morrison, mother of Sara and Kate
Lloyd O'Neil, father of Clare
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- 23% have attempted suicide
- 23% have sexually transmitted diseases Whilst these statistics are alarming to us
Mr. David Eldridge speaking at the Inter-school Liaison Committee meeting.
within the confines of our homes and fami-
lies, awareness of the plight of these youths is fundamental. Mr. Eldridge painted a very
human picture of these people. These youths
Mrs. Mary Kenny and Mrs. Sally Ann Hartley at the Mothers' Association Tennis Day.
are not just statistics but people with the same needs, desires and requirements as our own precious children. Mary Kenny and Lyn Foley
Joe Lombard, husband of Carmel, father of
May Parkes, mother of Margaret and Cecily Geraldine Spring (Mrs. Simpson), mother of Phillippa and Catherine
Editorial The Mandeuillian, 10 Mandeuille Crescent, Toorah, 3142
Editorial Committee: Editor, Henrietta
Houghton; Senior School, Jane Tribe; Junior School, Colleen Liersch and Gaye Warren; The Community, Ellie Taffe; Mothers' Asso-
Golf Day The date for the Loreto Golf Day is 11th
May, 1992. For further information please contact Jenny Carr on 787 5610.
ciation, Christine Chamberlain; Past Pupils' Association, Penny Gamble and Andrea
Maule; Photographer, Lyn Gazal; Typist, Susie de Mornement
Typesetting and Printing: New Litho Pty. Ltd., 63 Sunbury Crescent, Surrey Hills, 3127