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THE
MANDEVILIJAN Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VBH 7636, Vol. 6, No. 3, 1991
FROM THE
SISTER CYRIL MOONEY: A WOMAN IN
JUNIOR
THE MARY
SCHOOL
WARD
TRADITION
By SR. HELEN MURPHY IBVM Head of the Junior School
A feature of the winter months in the Junior School has been "Growth". This is evidenced at alllevels of school life.
Over the past term every child in the school
By SR. MARGARET CALLAGHAN IBVM
Occasionally a Loreto sister frc,m another IBVM Province comes to Australia and is
available to talk to the students ofour schools.
Such was the case recently when Sr. Cyril Mooney IBVM from the Indian Province came to Melbourne and to Mandeville.
Sr. Cyril's story of her Loret,0, Calcutta school and its outreach programme was heard by almost every girl in the school, both senior and junior. And what an inspiring story it is!
Sister Cyril Mooney IBVM
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
In her Loreto, Sealdah school, girls from
school community to make a very real commitment to assist those who are less ft)rtunate
help in the small-group teaching of village
than themselves.
children whose normal class size consists of
We could not but be somewhat over-
150-120, taught by one teacher in a room even
whelmed and humbled as Sr. Cyril described
less than the size of one of our n()rmal class-
the working conditions and relative lack of
roonth. As well as this, pavemelit dwelling
resources in her school in comparison with could not but wonder what Sr. Cyril thought
children from the streets and railway stati,n at Sealdah are encouraged to come into the school, when they want to, for a meal and
of Mandeville? Somewhat tentatively, one
some basic teaching from these same girls.
our privileged situation at Mandeville. We
By ANNE HUNT
Grade 5 up to Grade 12 go out each week to villages on the outskirts of Calcutta. They
The recent visit of Sr. Cyril Mooney,
member of staff asked the question. With
Sr. Cyril's programme is based oil the firm
IBVM, to Loreto just a few weeks ago was a
great warmth and affection, Sr. Cyril replied
belief that. we have no right to an education
very precious time for the school. To describe
that she marvelled and rejoiced in all the op-
when others go without, and we should do
Sr. Cyril as a remarkable lady is a terrible
portunities that were offered to our students
everything in our power to use the gifts we are
understatement. The trouble is that no words
here at school, opportunities that her stu-
could do justice to her; and no time would be
dents would not even dream of having. A fter a
enough to take in all the wisdom and the in-
slight pause, she added, "But I would ask one
privileged to receive in order to help others. Keep in mind too that of the 1,200 students in Sr. Cyril's school, up to 800 are subsidised by
spiration that she had to offer us. Sr. Cyril,
question of you at Mandeville: cio you build a
the more well-off students, and 500 of these
originally from Ireland, has spent some 35
little hardship into your programme? After
years of her life working in India and is cur-
all," she explained, "it is important to learn a
rently Principal of a large Loreto school in
little hardship, in preparation for the hard-
Calcutta. She is one of the few principals in
ships of life; important too, to learn the dif-
the world to ride a motor cycle to school!
ference between our needs and our wants."
even receive uniforms, books and a daily breakfast for the barest of offerings. As a resuit, they know what it is to be poor and, paradoxically, they know why it is important to give to others. These are the very children who are often t,he most willing to be involved
has taken part in a stage production, and all students in Years 4,5 and 6 have had the
opportunity of playing sport for their House Teams. It is rewarding to note the growth that has occurred in confidence, skills and team
spirit.
Exciting people have visited the school, such as Peter Pavey, Sister Cyril. "Catherine Sefton" and others. Excursions have been
arranged to stimulating places like the Art Gallery, Dromkeen, Northcote Pottery, the Concert Hall and the Market. These excur-
sicins enhance growth in knowledge and a wide range of skills including language skills and social skills.
Many Junior Schoc,1 staff members have just finished writing reports for girls in Years 3 to 6. This is a time to once again reflect on
and celebrate the academic and personal growth of each person involved. The expansion of the physical aspect of our
school has amazed us. We expect to be in the upstairs section by October, and the downstairs section by November. Third Term has indeed been a time of con-
siderable growth and it is with pride that I watch the students accept challenges, overcc,me failure, try new ideas, seek ft)rgiveness and move onwards with enthusiasm and vitaltty.
In her few days with us, Sr. Cyril spent time
It is as important a question fur parents as
with the students at various year levels and
it is for teachers! Do we build a little hardship
in the outreach programme.
also conducted a twilight seminar for staff.
into our children's lives? Do we make sure
Staff were particularly interested to know
there's a little measure ofdisappointment and
about Sr. Cyril's school in Calcutta, and in
denial? We need, even as children, to learn
Rather than just raising money for her work, which is already being clone, we hope to use Sr. Cyril's account to reflect more deeply
particular about the school's extraordinary
how to deal with disappointment, discourage-
on our own situation at Mandeville and how
commitment to the student work programme
ment, with lack of resources. with lack of
in which the students take responsibility for
assistance. We need to learn how to cope
perhaps we can give more practical help to the disadvantaged in our own society. It is by no
the education o f local street children and chil-
when we do not, get our own way! Strength of
means the same culture or situation but the
dren in outer-lying villages. The project is a
character is built precisely in this way. It is
call to reach out to others is a universal (,ne
French enjoying ''le petit dojeuner'',
powerful example of what it can mean for a
vital to our education for life.
and one we need t.o heed.
croissants et pains aux chocolats!
Earlier this year, after deciding to run the Appeal Office without incurring the cost of a
thc,n whereby families were contacted by volunteers regarding the Appeal.
$1 Million Appeal: Geraldine
Croagh Joins Appeal Staff
Fundraising Consultant, Mrs. Geraldine
These activities have resulted in an iii-
Croagh volunteered to act as Appeal Direc-
crease of the Appeal total sum raised to $513,214 with $889,()15 pledged to be paid by
tor.
As a current member of the Advisory Board, a past President of the Mothers' Association and as a mother of a daughter at
Mandeville, and of a past student, Geraldine was ideally suited to take on this important role.
Year 5 Gold and Year 6 Gold students of
school families over the life of the Appeal in these difficult times, a splendid result.
"I am amazed and humbled by the generosity of Mandeville families, both by the sac-
rifices some donations have obviously caused, and also by the time and efforts of our many volunteers , said Geraldine. "The interest
This year Geraldine has successfully up-
shown by our parents gives testimony to the
graded and fully computerised the Appeal
acceptance of the Appeal by the school cominunity and gives me confidence that we will achieve our target. It also demonstrates that our parents are willing to support. our school
records, ensuring future easy access to all donors' details, volunteer reports, donor pledge details and sums donated. In addition she has
also organised an Appeal information night,
even in these difficult times."
for 1991 new parents at Mandeville, managed a volunteer visitation programme in which
Geraldine attends at t,he Appeal office on two days in every week and welcomes contact
some 120 f'amilies were visited by Mandeville
from anyone wishing to inquire on any aspect
parent volunteers and supervised a phone-a-
of the Appeal.
Mrs. Geraldine Croagh
CAREERS COUN
FENCING - A PROUD
TRADITION CONTINUES
FROM STRENGT
AT MANDEVILLE Congratulations must go to our group of'
This dedication to Fencing continues today
enthusiastic Fencers, who, under their expert
wit.h our Under 15 team winning the Victorian
coach, Master John Fethers, continue to
Schools Under 20 Teams Champic,nships.
uphold a very pnwd Fencing tradition that
The team, Marie-Anne Davies (Captain),
began 30 years ago.
Lucienne Bailey and Virginia Jones capped a
STRENGTH
very successful year both as a team and indi-
The then PE Co-ordinator. Mrs. Pat
vidually, They are to represent both I.oreto
Schafer, with the help of Master Michael
and the Victorian Schools in the coming
O'Brien, established Fencing at Mandeville
National Championships in Adelaide during
Hall. Over the years the Fencers have won
By PAM DAVIES Careers Advisc,r
the holidays.
many Championships, both Victorian and
Year 9 can look forward to a smooth and en-
All girls involved with the Fencing Club
Australian. Many of the Fencers have gone on to represent Australia. Notable among them
is Michelle Ferguson, who fenced well at the Moscow Olympics.
students have earned fine reports, and we hope that as next year's programme begins,
Once again Loreto, Mandeville Hall has
very much appreciate the Mothers' and
hosted a most successful Careers Evening in
Fathers' Associations' donations. The new
conjunction with St. Catherine's and under
equipment is wonderful and All Fencers are
the auspices of the Careers Sub-committee of
benefitting from it.
the Fathers' Association. Fifty-four speakers were available to advise the girls on a wide variety of careers and the sessions were m(,st useful and informative. Many girls have reported in to t.he Careers room to cio further
research in newly discovered professional areas, and we have received many positive comments from our guests. Nextyearwe hope to hold the Careers Evening earlier in the year to facilitate subject choice and course planning.
Work Experience was also a most successful programme this year, involving all Year 10 students in finding their own placements and taking a measure of responsibility in the pr()-
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cesses necessary iii making these arrange-
ments. Much was learned about responsibility and relationships. Many girls were involved in interesting and demanding work; some were in programmes which required more obser-
vat,ion than practical involvement. Again, our
joyable Work Experience week. Work Experience was discussed and reviewed in English classes and many girls wrote folio pieces based on theirtime atplacement. There is great value in evaluating the programme together as the girls extend their
understanding of work, and share their successes and difficulties. We all appreciate the co-operation of English staff in giving time to this evaluation. Students and employers have expressed their appreciation, too, to staff members who travelled widely and in all weathers to visit students on placement. The Careers room has been widely used recently as senior students plan their courses and Year 12 girls research tertiary opportunities. We hope to consolidate and develop our
collection of material next year in order to provide a more comprehensive resource for students.
A group ot Year 10 girls has been involved, as an informal committee, in various aspects
of Careers work this year. These girls have helped to arrange and run Work Experience
Assemblies, drawn up the Mandeville Work Experience journal, and made displays of materials useful in subject choice in various
New Beginnings
Mandeville Hall Under 15 Fencing Team. Left to right: Lucienne Bailey, Virginia Jone:3 and Marie Anne Davies.
locations around the school. Their enthusi-
asm, their ideas and their very practical support is much valued! Just recently we farewelled Sr. Cyril and we
YEAR 9 SKI (Ot.AMP bikes that were about to fall apart! But, the aerial obstacle course that we also did on
Thursday was a lot of fun and the scones we The Year 9 ski camp was full of lots of ups and (very literal) downs. From the very beginning everyone was really excited and for good reason too - the ski camp was very eventful all the way through. On the first night we ate dinner in a blackout through a thunderstorm, and after dinner, when the lights came back on, Bus Two proved to be too good at Winter Olympics and Buses One and Three were left
made were beautiful.
On Thursday night we were given a glimpse
of the entertaining abilities of everyone who performed in t,he 'Palent Quest. The teachers sang a song and did a dance for us, but they didn't enter into the league of Claire Singh
afraid, excited and nervous all at once. I had not eaten much breakfast.
The drive to school was nerve-racking. It
felt very different in my new school clothes and I wasn't used to my new shoes which were rubbing against my heels and felt too big. All sorts of thoughts were racing through my mind ... Would Ibe happy here'? Would I make new friends? Would I like my teacher?
felt almost sick, with a knot iii my stomach which kept pulling tighter and tighter. At least three girls' faces were familiar to me as
sonations of the students.
The real fun, though, came after lights out
of fun, and the hot chocolates were delicious.
at night. We did manage to go visiting our
On Tuesday night, after we dried off and ate
friends in other rooms even wit,h the teachers
dinner we had a trivia night where we learnt
all about weddings from Miss Dickins()n's
on patrol. Two o'clock iii the morning was a good time to do this if you didn't fall asleep
(the future Mrs. Hinton's) questions.
bet'orehand,
Wednesday was another great day of skiing
It was my first day at, my new school. I had been waiting for this day fur a long time. I was
dancers. There were a few impersonations of
which was freezing cold, blizzardy and heaps
bad. Over our two days of skiing we learnt that
By Friday we were all ready to go home, and after packing our bags, we headed to Mt. Buffalo for the morning where we mucked
bus drivers can make quite good barbecues
around in the snow and finished the film in
and that our skiing could use improving. But
our cameras.
at Mt. Hotham but the weather was just as
be useful in extending Careers teaching in her
As we arrived at Mandeville Junior School I
teachers were able to do pretty good imper-
On Tuesday we went skiing at Mt. Hotham,
Year 5 Blue
and Justina Carter, who were excellent,
the teachers given by the students, but the
way behind.
have been able to supply materials which will school in India.
cow paddocks and t.obacco fields in the rain on
By STEPHANIE CLARKE Year 9 Green
By AMY GARDNER
even though skiing can be tiring, we didn't
We arrived back at school at 8.:30 on Friday
really experience the pain of real physical ex-
night to a welcoming party of about 75-100
ercise until we had experienced the 13km bike
parents. We were all totally exhausted, but we
ride over steep hills and through puddles in
had had a really great time.
they had come from my old school, My mother asked a teacher to direct us to the
Year 5 classrooms and another girl was called 1.0 guide us t,here.
Our Careers room has become a friendly, busy place and it is hoped that the girls will continue to express their ideas for its future
development and to help to implement these ideas into a comprehensive service for all senior students.
PAST PUPILS' TENNIS ASSOCIATION If you are interested in playing please ring Linda Blaufelder on 850 8237, as she is organising teams for the competition.
POLITICS SEMINAR
We were just, walking through the locker room when I found out that I was to be in Year
Years 11 and 12 Politics students attended
5 Blue with Mrs. Carroll as my teacher. Then I
an all-day politics seminar at Box Hill College of TAFE on August 16th. The girls heard an opening address from Mr. Jeff Kennett, Leader of the State Opposition. This was
discovered that a girl from my old school was in my class. I felt relieved. Looking back at it
now, it helped me to have her there, but I think I would have made it on my own because everyone was helpful.
When the class was seated and my mother had left, Mrs. Carroll spoke to us about rules and what to expect in Year 5 Blue. My teacher was even kinder and more thoughtful than 1 had dared hope. Not only that, the whole
school was friendly. I felt, as if I were part of' t he family.
Later that day at assembly, when they played the song "Welcome to the Family" I felt as if it was played especially for me. Thank you God.
followed by a panel session with MPs from the ALP, Liberal Party, National Party and Australian Democrats. Small group sessions followed and the students were able to pursue their own questioning.
The afternoon Sebbit)ilb began with a simulation of a parliamentary debate. The Year 12 students, led by "Senator" Caroline F()rd. took the role of the government and the Year 11 s, led by "Senator" Emma Taylor, played the Opposition. The debate was chaired by Mr. Terry Norris, the Deputy Speaker of the
Victorian Legislative Assembly. The "Senat.e" debated a bill to prohibit the advertising
of tobacco and tobacco sponsorship. A very
STOP PRESS
lively debate took place with ()ne member
being thrown out of the parliament for bad
HOCKEY VICTORY! By MEGAN LARNACH-JONES 9 •1
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The Intermediate A Hockey Team has had a very successful season and has won the inter-zone shield. The team was undefeated
during the season and played against Firbank,
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Year 9 about to set out on their 13 kilometre bike ride
language! A no-confidence motion was unsuc-
cessfully moved against the government at one point.
'Phe day concluded with a panel session on pressure groups, with a representative of the
ACTU and the media joining with Mandeville parent, Mrs. Margaret Tighe, of the Right to Life Association.
Mentone (;iris' Grammar, Shelford and Sacr6
Politics teacher, Mr. Malcolm Farnsworth.
Coeur. Only one goal was scored against the team throughout the entire seaMon! Special congratulations to the following players -
described the day as a great success. "The students learned a great deal from the various speakers and were able to experience the real-
Clare Brazenor, Sarah ()'Byrne and Jane
ity of parliamentary debate." Mr. Farnsworth
Hoy. Thank you to Mr*. Ferrari fur her excellent coaching anci also 1,0 Sarah Sheales and
t,hanked Mr. Bill Johnson. Head of VCE at
Jo Macey fur their superb umpiring.
ties for the seminar.
Box Hilll'AFE for providing excellent facili-
BOOK WEEK IN TH-E
JUNIOR SCHOOL feet, a very elegant owl and a computer fro
By MISS PAT MOYLAN
"Finders Keepers", as well as seventy-01
Children's Book Week was upon us in t,he second week of this term, a little too early to bring to fruition all the wonderful ideas that
were possible with t,his year's theme, BOOK INTO 'I'HE FUTURE. However, with the
help of Mrs. O'Byrne and some of the art classes who produced work for the pin-up boards and paintings on the windows, we managed t,0 have a bright and colourful display in the Library. Children in all classes had the opportunity
of reading, discussing and deciding on their favourite book among those short-listed for the Picture Story Book award. Many were in agreement with ihe Judges' decision -
On Thursday, 1st August, there was a vis from Peter Pavey, the author and illustrat, of a number of children's books. He spe] time with all classes explaining and dema strating how he prepares his work-for pub] detail he puts into each picture, even the on, that he himself finally rejects. We all loc forward to his next book, which he said w
probably be about a cow and a bean bag.
The Year 6 girls received a bonus on t} Monday following Book Week, when we hai
last minute visit from the Irish childrer
author, Martin Waddell before he left f
Perth. When writing for older children Ma
Graham. The children in the lower grades were particularly int.erested in this result
tin uses the pseudonym, Catherine Sefto
because they had had a short session with Bob
his enthusiasm and vitality and the fact th
ber last year.
What impressed us most about Martin w
he reads each page he writes, "Over, and ovE and over, and over . . ."
All children were invited to submit a spe-
cific class activity associated with the theme and these were also displayed in the Library. We had Australian faces, strange visitors, creatures of the future, robots, futuristic cats,
book covers for the future, robots, a giant bookworm and from the Year 6 girls, what has now become a tradition - a book or a charac-
ter depicted in food. This year we had the characters from "Who Sank the Boat" sailing away in a large loaf of bread, a very hungry
caterpillar made from apples, two oversized
On Friday we all came to school dressed as
character in the future and instead of a pa
ade, we had ati afternoon of book reading at
activities. The girls in Years 5 and 6 read story and presented an appropriate activity
the children in the other classes. Some of t]
younger children then read their own origin stories to the older girls. Everyone agreed th
this was a wonderful and enjoyable expel ence.
Once again we had "BOOKS FOR KENY
- bring a book, buy a book". The childri were encouraged to bring along any boo
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the Library. $138 was raised and this mon
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cation, We were amazed at the effort ar
"Greetings from Sandy Beach" by Bob
Graham when he visited the school in Decem-
Clare O'Neill and Bryanna Houlihan with Mrs. Pam Davies
other exhibits.
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Kelly and the children she teaches at Lore in Nairobi.
Book Week 1991 is now a thing of the pae but we all have pleasant memories as we loi
forward to Book Week 1992 with the their
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ENROLMENTS F*e U|FPM'Irle,r -,-,-9,Ii-
-flt 1,1//UClare Anderson, Laura Borg, Tara Lore 1, Mrs. Pam Davies and Alessandra Giorgione in the Careers Centre
Tourak, 31·12.
While there is only a limited number of
Editorial Committee: Editor. Henrietta Houghton Senior Sch<,01. Jane Tribe: Junior School, Collect
vacancies in our classes, most particularly at
Liersch and Gave Warren: The ('<immunity, Ellic
Prep, Years 4 and 5, do remember that an inquiry from t.hose who are interested is ,always worthwhile, for any year level.
7'afre: Mothers' Assoriation. .Janie Ahmed anc
It is a great tribute to our school that the
vast majority of ourenrolments come through personal contact with the school family.
Jessica Hickey: Past Pupils' Association, Penm
C ;amlile and Andrea Mattle: Photographer. I,xi Gazal; Tvpist, Susie de Mornement.
Type>.etting: Abb-typesetting. 126 Oxford Street ('cillingwood, 306(9,
Printing: Brown Prior Anderson Pty Ltd, 5 Evan Street. Burwood. 312,5.
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FIRST
COMMUNION m
By MISS CATHY SIM
Amidst the structural changes of the Junior ·-r-la:,tm
School, 1991 saw another big move! First Communion was brought forwards from the
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traditional October time to late June. Like the
domino theory, many other events within the
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school, which is involved in our Eucharist
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programme, had to accommodate three young
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ladies from Year 3 (who visit a set grade on a weekly basis to share and discuss the prngramme) at an earlier stage. Parent meetings,
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family meetings and out-work all had to be organised, prepared and completed in a concentrated period. To the credit of the Year :3 girls, they did it!
Sunday June 30th began as a typical wet Winter's day, but as the day unfolded, the sun shone through. Father Leonard, along with three other priests, led us all through a very moving Mass. Many hours of work are put in by the girls and their families. This Mass,
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efforts. It is a true celebration which is also a jil k therefore, becomes the accumulation of their
new beginning for these young ladies. As one of the girls said in the ensuing days ofthe First
JUNIOR SCHOOL FIRST CIMMUNI" 1991 *
Communion "I imagined it would be one of the most important days in my life - and it was!"
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The First Communion Group.
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Mothers' LORETO Association 2...M *-i
Thanksgiving
COTTAGE
Lunch and
Mass
BLURGOWRIE invu=
Fashion Parade
Loreto Family
e
Sunday 18th August saw Sister Cyril
By JANIE AHMED
Mooney breeze into Loreto, Mandeville Hall
to speak with members of the Loreto Family International Programme.
By HELEN DORE (Trustee) September 1991
Sister Cyril is Principal of Loreto College,
k+CD*W The Blairgowrie Cottage
Sealdah, in Calcutta where she intrciduced
innovative educational programmes fur stu-
Iii a quiet area off the busy Portsea highway
dents at the college, their families and the surrounding communities. She has spent 35 years working in India, and delighted us all
stands a simple country cott,age - the property of the Loreto Toorak Past Pupils' Assc,ciati on.
Eighteen years ago the Association decided,
with a video presentation of her school in Calcutta and the rural development programmes, where young Loreto girls go out into the poor village schools to teach voluntarily to those in
that in view of the fact there was no longer a need to maintain the Loreto Education Fund,
PAST PUPIL
Joint President, Mothers' Association
One day in August each year boms pretty large in our social calendar, and this year Thursday 8th August was the day for our annual Lunch and Fashion Parade at Hyatt on CoHins.
This year the parade was sponsored by Georges Australia, featuring children's
PROFILE
clothes from tots to teens and some 450 ladies
Genevieve Walker
fessicmalism created a great atmosphere.
it would be wonderful for the Loreto Com-
were in attendance. A superb meal was served and the table settings, service and overall pro-
need.
munity to have a haven where they could relax
About 120 people gathered for a Mass ot Thanksgiving, celebrated by Father Tom Lees, who has also spent many years working with the Jegint Missions in India. The Grade 5 choir sang beautifully during the Mass, and afterwards helped serve lunch to the visitors. All who met Sister Cyril were charmed by her warm sense of humour, energy and dedication to her vision of education for those in need. It was a privilege to meet
and rest. Accurdingly iii 1973 (acting (,11 hound
Models fur the Parade were selected from
advice from Dick and Pat Buxton), we pur-
Mandeville pupils and this was really the mas-
chased Blairgowrie Cottage for t.he sum of
ter stroke. The children were absolutely mar-
$12,500. Four Past Pupils were nominated as
vellous and t,otally stole the show. Assisting
Trustees (Pat Buxton, Helen Dore, Felicity
them most admirably were the clowns and all
Jackman and Biddy O'Keeffe) and over the
in all it was an occasion to be remembered for
years they have supervised necessary renc,va-
a long time.
tions and improvements as well as the annual
We had a wonderful list of people and com-
general maintenance expenses. (Recently
panies who gave us their support in the form of products to be raffled, and we cannot thank
Vicki Brennan and Sue Griffin have been in-
vited to replace Biddy and Felicity who no
such a dynamic daughter of Mary Ward. A special word of thanks to Colette Burnes, without whom the Loreto Family International Programme would never operate so
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longer reside in Melbourne.) Throughout the
them enough for their suppon.
To all the wonderful people who came
year the cottage is in constant use by the
along, thank you! And to all who helped
Nuns, small groups of students and occasion-
Jessica and me in so many ways, thank you
efficiently, and for co-ordinating such a
ally, friends of the Loreto Order, all of whom
too!!
happy occasion.
appreciate the opportunity for conlem-
The net result was that we raised just under $8,000 for the school, a great finish to a great
Loreto Family International was proposed
plation, study and relaxation in such pleasant
at the Ballarat Federation Conference four
surroundings. At our last cottage meeting the
years ago. Since its foundation $184,595 has been forwarded to India. We are presently sponsoring 350 children attending Loreto
Nuns presented a schedule showing that :342 persons had occupied the cottage for 199
nights during the past twelve months.
Entally, Loreto Day School Sealdah, Elliott
The recently painted pale grey and white
Road, Loreto Day School Thakapukr and some students in Mauritius. Sponsorship is $175 per year. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please complete the sponsor-
timber cottage consists of three bedrooms
ship form below.
the private garden (complete with lemon and
(with accommodation for 8 people), kitchen.
bathroom, vestibule or dining area and an excellent spacious lounge area overloc,king almond trees). Over the years continual repairs and improvements have been undertaken as well as extensions to the lounge area.
It is gratifying to know that although the Association requires an annual financial commitment of $2,500 for Council and Board of' Works rates and garden maintenance, the
overall value of the cottage is now assessed at $120,000. The Trustees who meet annually with the
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current President of our Association and one
of the Nuns (and for some years with Mar-
: .f- · :i:-ror'.
garet Cosgriff who liaised with t,he Corn-
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mittee), are proud of our modest Loretc)
Cottage and happy that it has given so much pleasure and peace to our dear friends of the Loreto Order.
Sister Cyril accepting a cheque from Sister
Genevieve Walker.
day.
After thirteen years at Loreto Mandeville
Hall, Genevieve Walker completed her VCE in 1988. Since then she has been studying an
Arts Degree course attending La Trobe University for her first year and continuing on at Melbourne University for her last two years.
She is completing a double major in Fine Arts
and hopes to graduate in April 1992. Throughout this period Genny has travelled
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to Europe and the USA as well as involving herself in various activities employment wise. and in a v{)luntary capacity. She had been working with the Hilton Hotel, Melbourne for two years and recently has begun work at Dr. Jazz at the Townhouse Hotel, and Daimaru - Australia. What she has kept with her over
this time is a relationship she established with a community in Fitzroy just after leaving school, a community t,hat she was introduced
Ania Gruba and Annabelle Peters.
to by Sister Ruth IBVM. This community is
called "The Way", and is a small group of people who have joined together to care for
homeless, destitute men. They do this by trying t.o live alongside these men in community,
being open to each either in friendship, in the
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hope of forming ongoing relationships with
Deirdre Rofe at the Loreto Family
them which are both realistic and accept-
International Thanksgiving Mass
ing. "The Way" has at its centre men who are
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alcoholic and who are unable to cope with
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unable to cope with sleeping out, and surviving
alternative places for the homeless. They are on the streets. Most of them are old, still
"Be compassionate and mercifut towards the poor and generous also if you haue the means," (Mary Ward)
drinking and some in wheelchairs, and are obviously vulnerable, as they can be taken advantage of easily by people on the streets. Their work centres on a house in Gertrude
I wish to sponsor a child for Loreto Family International
Street, Fitzroy, which is home to 6-7 men and two assistants. Additionally, volunteers like
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(ienny spend time at "The Way" each week
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helping with domestic rhores and mr,qt importantly, simply "being with" the men, 'I'he latter defines the acceptance of the men and
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openness to friendship with them that is at the very heart of "The Way".
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Over t.he years Genny has been there, the
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Please make cheque or money order payable to Loreto Family International.
A yearly reminder of the date ofyour next sponsorship payment will be forwarded to you. Our inc,st sincere thanks.
RETURN TO: LORETO FAMILY INTERNATIONAL SPONSORSHIP LORETO, MANDEVILLE HALL 10 MANDEVILLE CRESCENT,
HALL PRINTS NOW AVAILABLE!
her. The spirit 01 ' "The Way" is based on the
After many requests, prints of' Bettina Guthridge's pen and ink drawing of Mandeville Hall are now available from the Swap
cr(,ss (, f Jesus, that He is often closest to those
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who are in human terms, weakest and un-
These prints are beautifully printed on fine quality paper and are ready f'(,r framing. They would make wonderful Christmas presents!
men and the assistants of "The Way" have 1)ec()me quite simply an extended family for
wanted. In companioning these men, those at "The Way" hope to discover more of their own weaknesses and gifts. As far as Genny is concerned, her motives for wantingto become simple. She recognises that she has been very
fortunate to have had the opportunities and education she has been given.
PAST PUPILS' A.G.M. AND REUNION The Past Pupils' Annual General Meeting and Reunion was held on Wednesday 14th August,
Size: 30cm x 42cm Price: $10.00 each
Penny Gamble
Secretary
Erin Marie O'Neill
Vice Presidents Andrea Maule
Treasurer
Vicki Brennan
SISTER MARGARITA'S
COLUMN SACRED SPACE
1991. The following people are the newly elected executive for 1991/1992.
Jane I)eatw
MANDEVILLE
involved in something like this are quite
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President
Left to right: Jessica Gamble, Jessica Shirley and Joanna Downing.
Sister Ruth's "Sacred Space" continues on the first Thursday of each month from 12 noon to 1.0()pm in the Convent ('hapel. Everyone is most welcome.
Engagements:
Sally Hillman to Patrick Russel
Bernadette Waters to Aidan Delaney Marriages: Priscilla Kiernan to Sebastian Greene Pauline Kiernan to Bran Steedman