MANDETILLIAN Registered by Australia Post Publication No. VBH 7636, Vol. 7, No. 3,1992
THE JUNIOR SCHOOL VCE LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL
JUNIOR SCHOOL PRAYER ROOM
GRANT
What an opportune theme we chose for
MANDEVILLE
1992 - "Space for God, for self, for others". For we now have a very special qpace for God in the Junior School - our prayer room.
FACE
HALL'S
This is not to imply that God is confined to the prayer room, but rather that we have an actual physical area in which the process of
In the past term the activities in the Jun-
or leadership. Many of the students'
ior School have had an international bias
fundraising activities are for works run by
above and beyond normal educational and
Loreto Sisters in Third World countries. Last
media presentations.
year in the Junior School $6,000 was raised
The Olympic Games carried the interna-
to provide facial surgery for Cambodian chil-
tional theme into every classroom and into
dren suffering facial deformities. Much of
every aspect of the curriculum. A highlight
this surgery has now taken place, and we
of the games was our own Mini-Olympics
recently received "before" and "after" photo-
one memorable afternoon.
graphs from Sister Margaret Burchell IBVM,
International dress and food provided a
Co-ordinator of the program.
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finding and making space for God (and for
PART OF
Junior School is reflected in the placement
SUCCESSFUL
Year 6 area. It is our hope that our present
ourselves) will become much gentler. The centrality of God in the life of the ofthe prayer room. It is not "set apart", but is situated between the staff room and the
school community, and generations of children and teachers to come, will experience,
PROJECT
in this simple room, times of peace, reneetion and quiet, vibrant liturgical celebra-
colourful addition to the international
All this makes sense of the Social Justice
In February 1992, the Ministry of Educa-
tions, a sense of community, and the oppor-
music, dance and games at the Year Five
Policy recently put in place in the Junior
tion announced the availability of $450,000
tunity to "sit with" their joys and sorrows,
Ball.
School. Part of the policy commits students
to fund projects concerned with VCE library
where we do, in fact, enjoy space with God.
Childrens' Book Week theme for this year, "Windows into Worlds", literally opened windows into worlds limited only by the imagination.
Our school is part of an international net-
and staff to a growth in awareness of the world beyond our immediate environment, and to the development of our sense of responsibility in relation to this world and its people.
resources. Submissions were invited from
and other institutions providing resources for the VCE.
The Senior Library was part of a network formed for the purpose of making a submis-
work of educational enterprises linked be-
Sr. Helen Murphy IBVM
cause of the Loreto presence, participation,
Head of the Junior School
sion. The other libraries included those from
Lauriston Girls' School, St. Catherine's Girls'
School, Korowa Anglican Girls' School, Sacrd Coeur and Melbourne Grammar School. Two
public libraries also became involved:
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER Peter Kearney's "Lead me to Hope" was adopted as the unofficial theme song for the Actions Speak Louder Conference held at Kirribilli over the weekend of July 17-19. Around seventy young (and young-at-heart) adults gathered in a spirit of hope to explore the many dimensions of social justice. The Conference was a most fitting way to mark a hundred years of Loreto presence in Sydney. Maureen Burke IBVM and Sandra Perrett
IBVM, in their Team Ministry capacity, mobilised a group of young adults to organise the Conference which was attended by a diverse cross-section of people from all over Australia - students, people involved in education, youth ministry, social work, parishes, outreach and community development agencies. We came from different backgrounds and with differing interests, but with similar desires to educate ourselves, network
with other young people and enjoy the last few days of the holidays. It was a very energetic group of people; an amazing blend of big hearts, wide eyes, earnest questions, passion and fervent belief that change CAN be made and the world can be a better place for ALL. The Conference certainly wasn't all hype; time was built in for shared and individual reflection, wonderfully simple and appropriate liturgies and for direct exposure to the glaring inequalities on which our
had stirred our hearts, then the exposure
This network was keen to maximise the
ing. As Erin-Marie O'Neill and Anne-Maree
use of resources held by all of these librar-
McCreery got lost in the Kings Cross region,
ies. These resources included books, jour-
I ventured to the Migrant Holding Centre at
nals, bibliographies and rare material. Of
Villawood. Under the glare of lights in the
particular concern was the need to provide a
barbed-wire encased compound (with a veri-
wide range of material to VCE students at
table UN delegation of children playing tag
very short notice.
under the watchful eye of the roving Com-
Our submission was based around the con-
monwealth Police), I had long conversations
cept of using a network of facsimile ma-
with two people from Cambodia. A Khmer,
chines in order to facilitate rapid document
Hem Pholla has a wife and three beautiful
delivery amongst all member libraries. This
small children; his eldest daughter keeps
was seen as an effective, yet relatively inex-
asking why they can't go on the other side of
pensive means of sharing resources.
the fence. Ung Bun Nat, a Chinese woman
Only about thirty projects were successful
about my age, would like to be a doctor.
in receiving funding; we were extremely
Both Pholla and Nat have been in detention
pleased that "The document delivery net-
in Australia for over two years; they have
work for the Malvern/Prahran region" was
NO IDEA what the future holds for them.
one of these.
We spent quite a bit of time reflecting on
All libraries now have their fax machines
this experience on the final morning of the
installed and we are able to provide stu-
Conference, My reflections are still beyond
our Australian context. I had been part of a
dents with copies of articles, pages from books, references etc., within a very short time. It is very pleasing to all of us to be able to offer such a high level of service to a group whose information needs are diverse
hope-filled process of reflection and action; a
and challenging.
Over the weekend I felt I had learnt a
great deal about the "signs of the times" in
dynamic that will lead our Church into the
Rosemary Abbott
next millennium..... the desire, energy, faith,
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love and enthusiasm were certainly there to And so we sang in our final liturgy:
So I can live and work for Your day...."
During the recent July holidays I attended an inspiring Conference on the education of the "Gifted and Talented". The venue for
this Conference was in Hawaii, admittedly a location which provided a casual, holidaylike and aesthetically-pleasing environment to contrast appropriately with the intensity of the Conference.
The presenters of the Conference were: - Sandra N. Kaplan, Associate Director, N/S-LTI-G/T
- Irving S. Sato, Director, N/S-LTI-G/T - Dorothy Sisk, Conn Endowed Chair in
Gifted, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas The main focus of the Conference was on
the "Differentiated Curriculum" approach to
education whereby an over-riding theme is studied by all students and in all subject areas. The "Differentiated Curriculum" does
allow for individual differences, and this permits students to work at their own levels.
For gifted students the course differs in that it involves more depth, complexity, acceleration and/or novelty. The work is largely interdisciplinarian in nature. Because of the way our schools are structured in Australia, this approach can be more
easily dealt with at the primary level. It is difficult for us, at the secondary level, to
of the ideas presented during this Confer-
And we prayed:
ence into our own system. The conference confirmed in my mind that we are already making some very positive strides in catering for the needs of our gifted
"Let us not love in word or speech but in deed and in truth."
Anne Muirhead, Ballarat - August 1992 1.
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jects, each of which operates separately. However, it is possible to incorporate some
"Lead me to hope I pray
.
.
The process over the three days was very
TALENTED
adopt this way of teaching completely for at present we are locked into timetabled sub-
make it happen.
society is built.
GIFTED AND
Prahran and Malvern.
experience (Workshop III) was gut-wrench-
words....
Pat O'Halloran, R.E.C. Junior School.
schools, government and non-government,
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skilful. The keynote address by Libby Rogerson IBVM, and the first round of workshops, dealt with justice issues on a struc-
students - namely extension and accelera-
tion Mathematics, open-ended tasks, the Mentor program, Tournament of Minds, and advanced placements at the VCE level. Still, we must not be content to feel satisfied that
tural level. Within the broad themes of Shel-
we have found all the answers.
ter, Racism, Employment, Education,
At the recent faculty co-ordinators' meet-
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Health, Structural Justice and Creation Spirituality, we were encouraged to analyse the
ing, it was decided that we set up a "Gifted and Talented Taskforce" to oversee and im-
use of power and to uncover the intercon-
plement a variety of strategies to deal with
nected threads that are often woven together
our gifted and talented students across the
to deny people access to basic human rights and needs. We met in much smaller groups
curriculum.
for our second workshop, during which we
sues raised at the Conference, I see no point
dialogued with people "in the field" who have
in purely adopting a method of teaching com-
Whilst I was most impressed with the is-
made creative and whole-hearted responses to social injustice. If Workshop I had chal-
Actions Speak Louder Conference discussion
lenged us on the head level and Workshop II
group
pletely and utterly. Rather, we can use this knowledge and adapt it at our will. Rosemary Abbott
Darryl Jenner
DRAMATIC
MANDEVILLE
SUCCESS
MINI
As we waited in anticipation for the cur-
OLYMPICS
tains to rise, all seven of us confronted feel-
ings of fear and excitement. This was the Catholic Schools' Drama Festival and tonight
If you thought the Olympics at Barcelona
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were exciting, then you should have been at
was Mandeville's turn to perform the play
Lot·eto on 7th August for the "Mandeville
"Covenant vith Death".
Mini Olympics"! Ten different countries were
The Catholic Schools' Drama Festival is
run under the patronage of His Grace T.F.
represented with every girl in the Junior
Little, Melbourne's Archbishop, and we were
School participating. To the music "Chari-
performing in the twenty-sixth festival.
ots of Fire", each country paraded onto the
"Covenant with Death" seemed appropri-
oval and after the ceremonial passing of the
ate for the enclosed venue as the play was
torch and lighting of the Olympic flame, the
set in an ancient Egyptian tomb, 3,000 BC.
athletes were ready for action. For the next
Nemgad, the Queen, had just died and as
hour it was non-stop activity and fun as
was traditional, her six willing handmaidens
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would follow her to the next life. Unfortu-
each girl participated in the following events
- long jump, high jump, hurdles, sprints,
nately one of these maidens questioned her proposed destiny and had the makings of a
mini marathon, soccer, basketball, newcombe
women's liberationist, way before her time.
(volleyball) and gymnastics. The officials
Her plan for escape foundered and thus re-
were busy awarding gold, silver and bronze
suited in her tragic "end .
medals after each event.
Despite strong competition from ten other
Mandeville Mini Olympics
Catholic schools, including Xavier, Genazzano, Star of the Sea, St. Kevin's and
Avila, we managed to gain a place in the final. Three schools were chosen to perform
at the closing ceremony. USA scooped the
ADJUDICATOR'S MEET THE
on the last night, which was a presentation, as the winner had previously been chosen. Little did we expect that we would be the winners, for Mandeville had not done so for
twenty-four years.
COMMENTS
CHALLENGE
ON
as we were identified by numbers "tattooed"
Our nerves overcame the perishing cold
The final was one we will all remember.
The two other plays performing with us were from Star of the Sea and a combined Loreto/
St. Kevin's play. Having made the finals, competing with our fellow school mates and
1VIANDEVILLE'S PLAY
gratulations must go to Laura Henderson and Claire Brookes who both received awards
On behalf of all members of the east we
to Mrs. Saxon.
been possible. Claire Brookes and Nicolette De Zoete
LORETO COLLEGE, MANDEVILLE
Junior School Physical Education
'BangE all, plunged into the water with more than five hundred competitors ofall ages and back-
attention, and as the play proceeded, this
group became less congested upon reaching
momentum was never lost.
the third flag and our girls, although somewhat bruised, worked towards a strong fin-
Chris Edmonds
One by one the competitors emerged from
effort; all parts were acted with energy and entliusiaz,m. This inade lite play very eiljoy-
the water and ran onto the sand towards the
and the way it was conveyed by the cast
roads and darted in amongst each other to increase personal speed. After four kilometres we were halfway through completing The Challenger Triathlon and this could be seen on the faces of many. Still Loreto re-
some would point out that the costumes were hardly authentic, they conveyed a feeling of ancient Egypt. Sets and props were appropriate and efficiently used. Throughout the play the stage was well set and all movement blocked out effectively. Actors knew where they should be and movement to and fro was fluid - this was a well
rehearsed and directed piece.
Congratulations to all concerned for a marThe Adjudicator Dale Shepherd Catholic Schools' Drama Festival - the
OFF TO
O'Callaghan, Laura Henderson, Victoria Finck
ROWING CAMP
Front row 1-r: Susan Bannigan, Jacqueline Sherren
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mained steadfast in the bike ride and the
girls continued on to perform their personal best.
The third leg was noticeably the toughest and tested the fitness of all triathletes. The
Claire Gacioch (Year 11), an exchange
change from riding to running proved arduous on one's legs, however all Mandeville competitors remained well within the field.
student from France, spent three months at Mandeville. Claire has now returned to France.
The one kilometre course was to be run twice
and the general pace had slowed down some-
vellous effort!
STUDENT
gone from being a "school offish" to a "swarm of bees" as we hugged the corners of the
The play demanded costuming that was
EXCHANGE
transition area. The Loreto team furiously changed into their riding gear and sped off on the eight kilometre journey. We had
had much depth, the understanding of this,
detailed; this was met, and though I am sure
FRENCH
ish.
pleased to say that this was truly a group
were excellent.
Saxon, Nicolette De Zoete
starting gun. Racing through our minds was the thought of what lay ahead; a 300
opening the cast commanded the audience's
What a well staged piece! From the very
the way in which the cast opened up the subject for the audience. The subject matter
Middle row 1-r: Claire Brookes, Mrs. Sue
if one day in the future, we will be watching
grounds. The swim was the opening leg of the competition and as we approached the first flag we had to discipline our breathing and concentrate on stroke technique. The
HALL, TOORAK
able to watch. You are to be commended for
Back row 1-r: Claire Rosel, Michelle
girls participating in the events, I wondered one of our own girls win gold for Australia.
The Mandeville Triathlon Team, ten in
cast member perform their part well. I am
winners!
of our sporting heroes. As I watched the
the beach of Port Melbourne awaiting the
FESTIVAL
In a piece like this it is essential that each
i
It was great fun hosting our own Mini
Olympics and stepping into the shoes of some
kilometre run.
Without her tremendous
effort and guidance, none of this would have
they did in Barcelona - tenth (out often!).
on our arms. Anxiously we stood abreast on
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS DRAMA
for promising acting.
would like to express our deepest gratitude
pool with the Aussies not faring as well as
metre swim, an 8 kilometre bike ride and a 2
winning, proved to be an experience both rewarding and unforgettable. Special con-
There was great excitement and anticipation at the announcement of the medal tally
what. Eventually our competition crossed the finish line and although the outcome was of a mixed standard, results are not always a true judge of performance. Thanks must go to Mrs. Hinton who or-
ganised the event which proved beneficial for all and was well worthwhile. Thank you also to the parents who supported us throughout the event. Well done to all girls who competed in the
1992 Challenger Triathlon on April 11th and congratulations on "Meeting this Challenge". Claire Nelson, with the help of Olivia Jones
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NATIONS YOUTH
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and Anna Bowen
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Megan Larnach-Jones and Sarah Lachal. 44/ - 4=. 10.1·t¢g f /4.:pa
Catholic Schools' Drama Festival. Victoria
Finck and Jacqueline Sherren
Congratulations to Megan Lai·nach-Jones (Year 10), Sarah Lachal (Year 12) and Lisa
Triathlon Group
Anderson (Year 9) (not pictured) - these girls have been selected to attend the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra for a
Top 1-r: Amy Lally, Anna Bowen, Katrina
one-week Rowing Camp during the Term 3 holidays.
Laurence, Joanna Laurence, Claire Nelson, Jane Nolan, Lucy Curtain.
Michaela Keogh (Year 11) was a delegate
Bottom 1-r: Olivia Jones, Julia Cullity, Melissa
at the United Nations Youth Conference in
Hennessy
Tasmania during the last term holidays.
LORETO, MANDEVILLE HALL'S NEW COUNCIL 1....IMMWTH.mi
During the Inauguration Ceremony for our new School Council, which was
held in the Chapel on Monday evening, 31st August, Sister Deirdre Rofe called the members of the Council, by name, to come forth. Then, in the presence of their families, the school administrative team and the Loreto Sisters com-
munity, the Council members all stated
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their willingness to share in the responsibility of Christian leadership of our
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Loreto, Mandeville Hall family. Each member was presented with a folder of documents, symbolizing their commit-
ment to service and all joined in 4
prayer...
Loving God, we giue you thanks for the many and varied ways you enable us to serue
you. Bless these members of Loreto Mandeuille Hall's School Council, and our whole Loreto family, and grant that through
our shared vision and commitment, we may all be of service to
this school and bring
honour and glory to you. Grant this through
itia*tttit#*F
Christ Our Lord. Amen.
THE ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF SCHOOL COUNCIL
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Loreto, Mandeville Hall is honoured to be the first of our Loreto schools in Australia to be entrusted to the care of a School Council.
On this auspicious occasion, it is important to explain, at least briefly, the nature of the function and responsibilities of the School Council.
Firstly, members of Council are appointed to the Council by the Provincial of the Institute (IBVM). Members are chosen for their -l
expertise and not on a representative basis. Members of School Council must demonstrate a commitment to Loreto and its ethos.
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The Council is responsible to the Institute for the School. Together with the Principal,
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it is responsible for ensuring that the Religious and Educational philosophy of the IBVM are maintained and promoted in the school. School policy must be developed in
Sr Deirdre Rote, Provincial Superior, with me mbers of the new School Couneil and Mrs Anne
Hunt, Principal, at the inauguration ceremony Standing, 1. to r.: Mrs Susan Pascoe, Sr Marg laret Honner, Mr John McKinrion, Mr Paul Hoy, Mr David Beatty, Mr Michael Tilley, Mr Reg Brownell, Mrs Jane Ahmed.
line with the Institute philosophy. The Council is also responsible for the care, development and use of the school property and
Sitting, 1. to r.: Miss Elizabeth Butt, Sr Ellison Taffe, Sr Deirdre Rofe, Mr John ,Arthur (Chairman),
building. It approves the school budget. The Council has three standing committees: Finance, Property and Development (fund-raising and marketing). Non-Council members may be coopted to the standing committees of the Council.
Mrs Anne Hunt.
The text of Sister Deirdre Rofe's address during the Inauguration Ceremony Tonight's ceremony is a landmark in the
ing their part in the continuing, evolving
eration of the school, including matters of' curriculum, employment of staff, and care
117 year history of' the Institute in Aus-
history of Loreto, Mandeville Hall. For this
sions are based on sound Christian values,
tralia. It marks a new phase in the way the
is the lesson tha L history teaches us. We
and discipline of students is delegated to the Principal of the school. The Principal
Institute expresses its ongoing commitment
each have a role U ) play for a relatively short
to providing quality education for girls in
time. In the vas t scheme of things and I
the Catholic tradition.
What we are cel-
would put the lit 'e of a school in that cat-
you will carry the school community with you. And if you don't? See it as an opportunity to explain your reasons at depth and so cast responsibility for further decision on
agement of the school at each Council meet-
ebrating tonight is the formalising of a part-
egory, it is impor tant that a group such as
those who would criticise.
ing. There will be approximately eight Coun-
nership between the Institute and a group of
this recognises th; at its contribution needs to
One thing I think you can be sure of in an
women and men who have agreed to collabo-
further the goals of the school. Serving on
effect the Chief Executive Officer of the
rate in this great enterprise. The school and
a School Council
school, its managing director. The School
by that I mean the students, the staff, the
fame or self aggra ndisement. In many ways,
Council operates at the level of policy; the Principal at the level of administration of
parents, the buildings, the support service, the very future of Loreto, Mandeville Hall,
it will probably be ! a rather anonymous service. Maybe it's a function of false humility
uncertain future is that you will come under scrutiny and occasionally be found wanting. At such times loyalty to the decision, to the school, will be of paramount importance. I
policy.
can only benefit from this commitment, on
practised by relik rious orders, maybe it's a
to the school deserve the fullest communica-
the part of so many talented people.
feminine thing, 1 )ut our schools have not
tion possible. Every voice needs to be heard,
The responsibility for the day to day op-
presents a report to the Council on the man-
cil meetings each year. The Principal is in
Within the day to day operation of the
is no short cut to personal
light! But I am convinced that if your deci-
believe parents and all with a commitment
school, matters of curriculum, the extra-cur-
It is nonetheless a curious phenomenon.
seen the need to h wave portraits of Principals
even if all advice is not, cannot be, followed.
ricular program, internal school matters will
It is at once a brand new concept and struc-
continue to be determined by the School
ture; yet we all recognise that it has grown
in oils lining the 5 School Hall, Equally there is no explicit ackr iowledgment of the contri-
The old adage that people feel commitment where they are valued is perennially sound.
out of a historical context. This new School
bulk)n of the succ essive Provincial Councils
Council is inheriting a fine school, one that can take its place among Melbourne's schools
which have exerci sed the ultimate responsi-
as a place of learning, a place of Christian
made this feature of Service in Loreto ranks
In the Principal and Staff you have an inestimable asset. They are well qualified, experienced professionals in a very complex environment. They deserve and need your
acceptance and understanding and a place where girls can grow through encouragement. The values and principles guiding the development of this school were forged
clear before we a 11 began! But it is a salu-
support and interest. Good, warm, chal-
tary reminder th: itt service is essentially di-
over centuries of reflection on the essential
service; wrapping : a towel around his waist,
lenging and frank communication between Council and the School should be of the highest priority. I urge all of you to make an effort to come to know people here, the
he proceeded to v wash the feet of the disci-
rhythm of the school year and the particular
such diverse issues as the introduction of
spirit of Mary Ward and its expression in the overall policies and daily practices of a
ples. To preserve the attitude ofJesus "I am
stresses under which all schools labour at
new subjects into the curriculum, school uni-
modern school. It belongs to a vast network
among you as on, 3 who serves" will demand
present. If possible do not turn down too
form, school trips, the introduction of insig-
of Institute schools ar()und the world, which
quite explicit and frequent reflection on your
many invitations to attend school functions!
nia for student leaders and policies in rela-
take their inspiration from the life and maxims of Mary Ward. This international con-
part in the atti tudes you bring to your
It's at the Oak Parlours, the finals of the
deliberations.
Debating Competition, the Creative Arts
nection is an enormous richness and one
May I add anotl ier guiding principle which
Policy Council. This decision-making structure has been operating in the school for more than ten years and has clearly proved its worth and competence within the overall
decision making structures in the school. It is led by the Principal and its membership
comprises the three Deputies, the Sister Superior and several elected members of staff. Over the years, it has given consideration to
various submissions from teaching staff, from students and from parents, ranging across
tion to the implementation of the VCE, to name just a few.
bility to this poinl L. Perhaps we should have
rected towards o thers. Jesus at the Last
Supper provides u is with the perfect image of
Festival, the Junior School liturgies and con-
Should any member of the school commu-
which I hope will always be actively culti-
comes from our
nity have concerns to raise or proposals to make concerning the internal operation of
vated. This school is not an island; it be-
Ward tradition. I n its Latin form it is called
stand and genuinely appreciate a whole di-
longs to part of the Institute-main, to paraphrase John Donne's sermon.
a commitment to
mension of Loreto.
good. It urges all who would follow this way
Finally take heart in two important fun-
To this wider frame of reference comes the
ofthinking and ac ting, to consider the greater
damentals. One that you have in this Coun-
new Council; a group of people who have been selected because they have two things
good (not to be confused with Bentham's
Social Theory ). 1 [t presumes a capacity for
cil, a group of committed and skilful friends of the school. You are all on, at base, about
discernment bas¢ ed on Gospel values. For
the same thing. I hope you take time to
you are not just ir ivolved in dollars and cents
articulate those beliefs from time to time
the school - be it curriculum, school activities or whatever - these should be raised
with the Principal. Such issues are not within the role of the School Council. The
areas of School Council's responsibility are policy development, financial management of the school, property maintenance, planning and the pastoral care ofPrincipal, staff, students and parents. In relation to these areas, members of' the school community may bring issues to the attention of the School
in common (there could be more!). Firstly they believe in the value of an education in the Loreto tradition with its emphasis on Freedom, Justice, Integrity and secondly
Ignatius of Loyola/Mary the magis, to the greater
certs that you will come to know, under-
or buildings or e ven creating good lines of
with each other. Secondly, you are not alone.
communication. ' You are concerned with the
You have the support and confidence of the
hearts, the mindi : and the souls of' our chil-
Institute and in particular the Association
dren. This princ :iple may well lead you to
Council. In that case, correspondence should
each has a particular area of expertise or experience which will ensure that the decisions taken by Council are never narrow or
be addressed to the Chairman of the School
short term in nature.
Council, C/- Loreto, Mandeville Hall.
times, I should probably add they have a third quality in common viz. courage to take on this rather awesome responsibility of' play-
prevailing values of other schools, the wider community. At t imes you may even appear
(The Provincial and Council) and to put it simply, you have God on your side too. So what need have you to fear? It is a night for
Sr. Ellison Taffe
Sister Superior at Toorak
In these uncertain
make decisions ' which run counter to the
foolish, backwarc 1 or alternative. The Gos-
pel has a habit of putting people in that
rejoicing that such a good thing has come to pass. Deirdre Rofe IBVM
MEMBERS
OF LORETO, t
1VIANDEVILLE HALL'S FIRST
COUNCIL, 1992
David Beatty
Jane Ahmed
John Arthur (Chairman)
John has recently retired as managing di-
Janie is a past pupil of Loreto, Toorak and
Father of Helen (Year 3) and Michelle
rector of CRA financial services and is cur-
mother of Natalie (Year 5). She is Leasing
(Year 7), David is a partner in Arthur
rently commercial director of the family transport business. John's daughter, Emily,
Manager of the family company, Speeds
Andersen & Co., specialising in financial con-
Shoes.
sulting services.
is a recent graduate of Loreto, Toorak.
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Elizabeth Butt
Reg Brownell
Reg has extensive management experience
Sr. Margaret Honner
Elizabeth is recently retired Principal of
Paul Hoy
Sr. Margaret is presently Principal of
Paul is father of Belinda (Year 12), Jane
in building maintenance and is presently
Fintona Girls' School.
She comes to our
Loreto, Kirribilli, prior to which she was
(Year 10), Madeline (Year 7) and Rachel
managing director of a chemical services company. Reg is father of Lisa, Rebecca and
School Council with a wealth of experience
Principal of Loreto, Coorparoo. Sr. Margaret
(Year 6). Paul is a partner with Purves
and expertise in work with School Councils
is also a member of the Provincial Council of
Clarke Richards and specialises in corpo-
Kate who are now past pupils and of Sara
and in school management generally.
the Institute.
rate and commercial, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation.
(Year 12).
32*4
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John MeKinnon
John was partner in charge of manage-
h Susan Pascoe
Susan is a past pupil of Loreto, Ballarat She has
Sr. Ellison Taffe
Michael Tilley
Sr. Ellie is Sister Superior of the Loreto Community at Toorak. She is also a mem-
rate advisory and business consulting prac-
ment consultancy with Price Waterhouse.
and mother of Carla (Year 8).
Jolit is the father of Gabrielle and of Anna,
worked for many years in Catholic educa-
both of whom are past pupils of Loreto,
tion and now holds the senior position of the
ber of the teaching staffin the school, taking Religious Education classes at Years 11 and
Toorak and are now teachers.
Co-ordinating Chairperson (Policy) with the
12.
Catholic Education Office of Melbourne.
Michael is managing director of a corpotice. Michael is father of Melissa (Year 9), Andrea (Year 8) and Kate (Year 2).
MATHEMATICS
just discuss the work or the state of the
involved are achieving very pleasing grades
world.
at both levels.
-THE
EXTENSION CLASSES
SUBJECT CHOICE
At Years 7 and 8 about a fifth of the cohort
In Years 10, 11 and 12 there are various
INDIVIDUAL
participate in an extension class in Mathematics once a week. Here they are chal-
mathematics subjects which students may
EXPERIENCE
lenged and encouraged to take their Mathematics beyond the regular syllabus and textbook. For many it is their first experience of the character-building nature of' difficulty, and the joy and satisfaction experienced when that difficulty is finally overcome.
and abilities. This range of options is a contributing factor to the large percentage
Mathematics looms large in the lives of most Mandeville students. All students must
take Mathematics at least until the end of
Year 10, and, surprising though it may seem, more than seventy-five percent of Year 12 students choose at least one mathematics
subject. With such a large proportion of the student body involved, with all their varied enthusiasms, fears and strengths, it is essential that mathematics be presented flexibly yet rigorously, with recognition of individual differences. Able students require challenge and insecure students need reas-
surance and support. Yet, to a greater extent than most subjects, we have a cumulative core of content which must be covered
choose, based on their ambitions, interests
of senior students remaining involved in mathematics.
With the range of approaches to teaching and learning mathematics discussed above it is to be hoped that all students can find a
SMALL MATHS CLASS
route to the pleasures and satisfactions to
Also at Years 7 and 8 up to 15 students drawn from all of the colour classes form a
small class for all of their Mathematics les-
sons. This provides support for students who are finding the challenges of the regu-
be found in the study of mathematics at Years 11 and 12 combined Maths class,
Mandeville.
Reasoning and Data Units 3 and 4 STAFF INVOLVEMENT IN NEW
Rear: Mr. Andrew Schmidt
MATHS BOOK
Middle: Clare Anderson, Angela Rennie, Claire Carroll
lar class overwhelming. Some find that att
Earlier this year Natalie Magrath and
ter a period in this gentler environment they
Karen Lancaster participated in a joint ven-
are ready to gird their loins and tackle the
ture of the Mathematics Association of Vic-
work of the regular class again.
toria and the Department of Environment.
ACCELERATION CLASS
ematics teachers and experts in environmen-
ously Mathematics teachers need to be
In an innovation this year, sixteen very
tal issues together could compile a number
Superheroes, but we are also providing sup-
able Year 9 students were invited to study
of real-world mathematics problems suitable
port and challenge in several structural
both Year 9 and 10 Mathematics simultane-
for VCE study. Topics covered included sa-
ously. Next year they will be able to take a VCE mathematics subject in Year 10, gain-
effect, deforestation and waste management.
THE MATHS ROOM
ing a head start on Year 11 and 12 subjects.
will find a friendly Mathematics teacher
At the moment as well as regular Mathematics classes this involves meeting in the Maths room two mornings a week before the rest of the school has swung into action, discussing Mathematics over a glass ofjuice. Great courage has been required to join Year 10 Mathematics classes for some topics, in small groups of two to four. So far we have
ready to answer questions, teach a topic, or
had no casualties and all of the students
FFRANCES
SUZUKI STAR
INGRAM'S
piano under Denise Pratt, was the youngest
This small cosy room just beside the Clendon Road gate is a source of great com-
fort to many students, particularly when a test is coming up and they realise that they
haven't quite grasped the finer details of a topic or technique. Here, before school and at lunchtime several days each week, they
linity, endangered species, the greenhouse Geoff Linke from the Rural Water Commis-
sion and Natalie Magrath devoted many hours to produce an excellent problem on salt-load contributions to the network of riv-
ers in the Campaspe region, for inclusion in the book. It is anticipated that the book compiled from this venture will be distributed for schools' use next year. Glenda Romeril Head of Mathematics
Natalie Magrath and Karen Lancaster
GOOD NEWS:
Anne Devan, after a year of studying the
We have just a few vacancies at Years 4 and
child to perform in the Suzuki Showcase
VISIT
Ill'-lijllall-ll.7-1
The endeavour was organised so that math-
at each level, come what may. Quite obvi-
ways.
Front: Monique Foletta, Olivia Jones, Marguerite Fulton
Concert, which was held in the Caulfield
Complex in June. The concert is held every
On Monday 29th June, Ffrances Ingram
two years and the performers are chosen
visited our school. When we were all settled
from a series ofauditions. She played Minuet
she began her intriguing stories. Ffrances
in G by Bach, which is the Suzuki Level One
started by explaining her background in life
graduation piece. Anne will be taking part
and in story-telling. Then she lit the storytelling candle and her stories commenced.
The performance was both interesting and
Ii,l,L
5 in 1993.
Should you know of families who would be
in another Showcase Concert on December
interested, please direct
13, 1992 at The Great Hall in the National
them to our Registrar,
Gallery.
fun-filled. Ffrances was able to tell a vari-
Mrs Sue Rennie.
Anne Devan
ety of stories, each one making us listen more intently than the previous one. I thought the way Ffrances told her stories was creative, especially the story she told
about the newspaper hats, using a piece of string.
STATE
INTERHOUSE
HOCKEY
GYMNASTICS
PLAYER
COMPETITION
Ffrances Ingram's eyes entranced me as they were so large and moved with the words she spoke. Her voice was calm but it would rise when there was anger in the story or it
would quieten or lower at appropriate moments. With the combination of her facial
expressions, hand gestures and the way Ffrances spoke, illustrations were not necessary as it could all be focused in the imagination.
After Ffrances told her stories, there was a workshop for us all to participate in. We were asked to make a "Story Board". This
meant we had to draw eight pictures of parts of our lives whether it was an embarrassing
moment, a family holiday or a funny or naughty experience. Then we had to exag-
Congratulations to Sarah O'Byrne, one of our Year 9 students, who was selected for
the Under 16 Victorian Secondary School Girls' hockey team. Selection was made after
During the week 17th-20th August, we held our Annual Interhouse Gymnastics Competition. This competition is a culmination of'the four week gymnastics block taught from Year 7 to Year 10. The competition
four vigorous training sessions and match
was a great success and it is always so excit-
situations. The team then did eight weeks
ing to see the high level of skill in the girls'
of intensive training. The culmination of
routines on the beam, floor, uneven bars
the hard work was a trip to Perth (8th-16th
and vault.
August) with a fifteen member team and
Barry were the overall champions with the other houses following closely behind. Congratulations to all the girls involved and especially to Claudine Olver and Emma
two coaches.
Sarah received the award of Best Player on Field in the match against the Northern Territory. Well done Sarah!
gerate what we drew by telling it, as a story. Over-all it was an educational and enjoyable afternoon.
Sara Lynch, 7 Red
Keith, our Gymnastics Captains. A special thank you must also be given to Miss Roslyn
Mrs. Cathy Ferrari
Scott, the gymnastics coach, to whom the
PE Co-ordinator
girls' high level of' skill can be attributed. We are looking forward to next year's
Barry - the winning House L-r: Louise Scally (Vice-captain), Vanessa
performance.
Radovic, Joanna Laurence, Nicole Hall
Mrs. Cathy Ferrari PE Co-ordinator
4
2
4*ks
Ffrances Ingram working with Year 7 students
Sarah O'Byrne
(Captain), Justina Carter, Miss Roslyn Scott, Penny O'Loughlin.
LORETO FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA
20TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE
PAST PUPILS'
OUR LOVE
ANNUAL
AND OUR
SYDNEY 9th-llth October, 1992
THANKS
GENERAL
CONFERENCE THEME TOWARDS 2000 - CHAI MGES AND CHALLENGES
To PAT BUXTON who has recently retired from the Loreto Past Pupils' Associa-
MEETING
"SEEKERS OF TRUTH... DClE.RS OF JUSTICE" Mary Ward
tion, with more than thirty years involve-
ment, and three terms of' Presidency to her
Brochures E 1Vtiilable from:
Sunday fith August heralded the Annual
Penny Gamble 822 7234,an d Andrea Maule 818 7971
General Meeting of the Loreto Toorak Past
Pupils' Association. Following the Mass of
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MOTHERS'
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i.
ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON: a
the Assumption, celebrated by Fr. Mac
But it is in the Blairgowrie Cottage that her memory will most permanently be en-
the group were many supporters of the Past
shrined. She was the motivating force be-
Pupils from a wide range of years. They
hind this idea ofestablishing a holiday house
were present to hear the outgoing President
for the nuns. Care and concern for the well-
Penny Gamble thank her faithful bank of
being of the Community was a most loving
helpers for their loyal support and diligence
characteristic of' Pat's. Pat and her husband
During the meeting the
sub groups, Entally India and the Loreto Cottage at Blairgowrie, were read. The achievement of Colette Burnes and her supThe Loreto Mandeville Hall Ladies' Asso-
porters in raising over a quarter of a million
ciation held their Annual Luncheon at the
Grand Hyatt Hotel on the 6th August. This year's function saw a changed format with a
With Pat at the helm, a Committee of
dedicated Past Pupils was formed, and this Committee has since then administered the
needs of the Cottage, so that it is always
Penny Gamble delivered her final report as President after two hectic years in the
7.30 Report speak to us in a most entertain-
role. She noted that the year 1991-1992 had
ing and encouraging way.
passed well for the Past Pupils' Association
Mary's talk ranged from her reminiscences
with several successful events, including the
as a boarder at Ballarat through to juggling
Cocktail Party, the Annual GolfDay and the
education was the encouragement she re-
thing was in order.
cared-for, always safe, and always a suit-
Loreto student, Mary Delahunty from ABC
stated that one of the benefits of her Loreto
and after the purchase, ensuring that every-
laude". A letter from Sr. Cecilia, writing of
ladies. We were fortunate to have a past
motherhood and a journalistic career. Mary
Dick, (to whom must go a share of this credit) spent long hours of weekend time, before
dollars to date for Entally was received "cum
the work in India, was read to the group.
Guest Speaker being invited to address the
ble way. "We'11 ask Pat" has long been the cry when in doubt or uncertainty!
Larkin SJ, the AGM was held in the Recep-
annual reports from two of the committee
occasion
end in Loreto circles - she is always there, to
help and advise, and support in every possi-
tion Room of'the Convent. Gathered among
over the last year.
most enjoyable
credit. Consequently, Pat has become a leg-
ably furnished haven for which the nuns are
constantly grateful. We understand that Pat must have relief
from the demands of Committee work, and though there is sadness in our goodbye, we know that the strong links which she has forged with the Loreto Community and the Past Pupils' Association will always remain,
six year reunion. An increase in member-
and we pray that she will be with us for
ship was a pleasing feature of the year, as
many year to come, supporting and encour-
was the beginning of plans for archival work
aging us as of yore, and making some of
to mark the role of the Association in the life
those special trips of hers to the Blairgowrie
with mothers in their desire to maximise
of Loreto. Penny thanked her committee for
Cottage.
the time spent with their children whilst not
their efforts in working for the Association,
neglecting their own needs and those of their
and in particular, noted the contribution of
ceived to explore her full potential and to set her own priorities in life. She empathised
Loreto, Mandeville Hall, Parents'
career.
Association
The Year 8 String Quartet gave the guests
Pat Buxton who was retiring after 50 years as a member of the committee. Penny men-
a delightful musical welcome. 435 ladies
invite you to join their
attended the function and all enjoyed the
Swinging Soiree
exciting Spanish Tapas cuisine especially
at
created by the Grand Hyatt's chef, Roger Linehard.
Sotheby's
Our grateful thanks go to Christine Cham-
tioned her enjoyment of the opportunity to work with the many members of the Loreto family. In accepting the nomination for the role of President, Andrea Maule acknowledged the
berlain, the Executive Committee and all
A delightful party evening with
indebtedness of the Association to Penny for
members of the Ladies' Association who
entertainment by the very talented
her work as President, ill pat'Liculat· refer-
helped make this Annual Luncheon so suc-
Marty Rose
ring to her role as President for Federation
cessful and enjoyable. Vicki Ryan Committee Member
Sr. Ruth Winship IBVM
Friday, 16th October, 1992 at 926 High Street, Armadale
$35.00 per head
when her tireless efforts in leading the Federation planning committee were instrumen-
tal in the organisation of such a successful conference. 4
Invitations will arrive during September
Penny was an inspiration to all who
All parents and friends of Loreto welcome
worked with her; her cheerful humour,
Enquiries: Elizabeth Nolan 882 5359
boundless energy and her catchery "Hello
or
Darling, Penny here" will be fondly remem-
Michael Cummins
bered as hallmarks of her two years in of-
AH 579 5161
fice. The members of the Association sin-
cerely thank Penny for her contribution and wish her well. It is hoped that she will enjoy
S
Pat Buxton
FAMILY NEWS
spending her extra time with her husband Tony and children Letitia and Jessica.
CLASS OF'86 At the luncheon: Marie Hilbert, Elizabeth Okno,
Joan King, Noeline Cust and Wendy Heatley The Parkroyal on St. Kilda Road kindly donated a magnificent prize for the Mothers's Association Luncheon raffle. It was a
one night's complimentary accommodation for two in a Queen Room with glorious views,
champagne on arrival and breakfast for two, valued at $135. The Hotel generously added a romantic three course dinner for two in
the Diningroom, with house wines, valued at $77. If you didn't win the raffle you can book the same package by calling the Parkroyal on St. Kilda Road on (03) 529 8888. A two course luncheon is also available
Monday to Friday for $27 or three courses for $34 per person, including house wine spinach and smoked salmon salad, oven
roasted quail with broccoli souffle and seafood ravioli in a herb cream sauce are just a few of the dishes on the recent menu.
Shelagh Joubert
Editorial
Laurinda Stronach to Brent Sutcliffe
are:
-WHERE
ARE YOU? Preparations have commenced for a reunion of the Class of 1986.
President
Andrea Maule
Vice President
Jane Deany
Secretary
Judy Quin
Treasurer
Stephanie Woodruff
Subscriptions
Susie de Mornement
10 Mandeuille Crescent, Toorak, 3142
Houghton; Senior School, Jane Tribe; Junior School, Colleen Liersch and Gaye Warren; The Community, Ellie Taffe; Mothers' Association,
Christine Chamberlain; Past Pupils' Association, Penny Gamble and Andrea Maule; Photographer, Lyn Gazal; Typist, Susie de Mornement Typesetting and Printing: New Litho Pty. Lid., 63 Sunbury Crescent, Surrey Hills, 3127
MARRIAGES
Catherine Dynan to Garry Birrell (24/6/92)
Any contributions to the work of the new
Invitations are extended not only to those
committee, or suggestions for the future of
girls who completed Year 12 in 1986, but to
the Association will be warmly welcomed by
*Sarah Bowden to John Adams (9/8/92)
BIRTHS
To Andrew and Marie Schmidt, a daughter, Jacqueline Louise ( 19/6/92) To Bambi and Stuart McAuley, a daughter,
everyone who was ever a part of that group.
them. With the support of the wider Loreto
So, if you left the school at the end of Year 4
community the committee looks forward to
or stayed down a year, be warned, you will
To Mike and Lindy Mulcahy, a daughter,
continuing the work of the Past Pupils' As-
Anna Elizabeth (18/5/92)
sociation at Loreto.
To Sara Larwell (n6e Nagle), a son, Thomas To Karen (n6e Wright) and Gavan Farley, a
receive an invitation!
Address details are sketchy, so if you should have received an invitation but didn't,
please DO NOT DESPAIR; simply send a note to the school of your new address or contact one of the people listed below who will gladly forward you an invitation. If you are prepared to help with any part of this reunion - be it helping to find ad-
dresses, or filling envelopes - please contact anyone listed below.
Brooke Alise ( 13/8/92)
daughter, Louisa Alice
GOLF DAY
To Gay (nde Wallis) and Graham Norman, a son, Nicholas Luke (6/7/92)
The Annual Loreto Past Pupils' Golf Day was held at Peninsula Golf Club on 11th
May, 1992. Thirty golfers took part and the Loreto Cup was won by Mrs. Judy Feery. 1993 will be our twenty-fifth year and the
Details have not yet been finalised, but it
Golf Sub-Committee would be very pleased
is hoped to hold our reunion dinner in midOctober, with invitations being mailed in
to welcome all old and new golfers to Peninsula on Monday 10th May, 1993.
September.
Jenny Carr
The Mandeuillian, Editorial Committee: Editor, Henrietta
ENGAGEMENTS
The office bearers of the new committee
CONTACT
SACRED
PEOPLE
SPACE
Margie Ralph
827 5649
Sister Ruth's "Sacred Space" continues on
Ina McCorkell
818 8422
the first Thursday of each month from 12
Monique Shield
578 5421
noon to 1.00pm in the Convent Chapel.
Judy Quin
596 1796
Everyone is most welcome.
DEATHS
Mrs. Lily Shelton, mother of Moya, Valda, June, Marjorie and David Lady Curtis, mother ofAnn, Elizabeth, Vicki, Peter and James
News from Nicole (Nicki) Burke - Nicole
married John Condon on 23rd December,
1989 and now has two sons - Benjamin John (born 15/12/90) and Oliver Richard (born 18/ 5/92).
*Sarah Bowden attended Mandeville from
1959 to 1972 and after completing a Di-
ploma of Physical Education at Melbourne University she went on to complete a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Diploma of Sports Science. Sarah has been Sports Co-ordinator at Cheltenham Secondary College for the past 15 years.