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MANDEVILLIAN Print Post Approved: PP381667/000132, Vol. 8, No. 1, 1993 Legal Studies; 89% in City in History; 85% in

From the

Literature; 75% in Mathematics -R&D; 90%

A LETTER

FROM

THE

in Political Studies.

Outstanding results were achieved by

Principal:

Marguerite Fulton who earned straight A/A+'s in 4 of her 6 subjects: English,

In this last year we have seen the full imple-

Literature, Mathematics -R&D, and

mentation of the new VCE, with its new

Physics; Carol Francis for straight A's in

methods of assessment and reporting of

English, Australian History and Literature;

PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR, SR. DEIDRE R OFE IBVM

Rachael Hodder in Chemistry, English and

Dear Students, Staff, Parents, Past Students

In the past, Year 12 students received a single

Political Studies; Gervase McKinna, our

and Friends of' Mandeville,

welcome to call in for a chat or a coffee (or

certificate with a set of single marks or grades

School Captain in 1992, for straight A's in

1993 will mark another phase in the ongoing

tea!). It may be a lot easier to "find" the com-

results.

is the hope of the community that all will feel

on it, one for each of their Year 12 subjects.

English, Australian History, City in History

history of the school and the IBVM communi-

munity at Orrong than it was in the old

The new certificate does not give one overall

and Literature; and by Kathryn Phillips in

ty. It is hoped that by Easter of this year the

house!

mark/grade for each subject. Instead it gives a

English, City in History and Political Studies.

community of 10 sisters will have moved into

Change of this sort will always provoke com-

set of grades for the Common Assessment

Clare Anderson achieved straight A+'s in

the five units on the corner of Orrong Road

ment, maybe regret and probably anxiety.

Tasks (CATs) completed in each subject.

Mathematics -R&D; Rebecca Quinn and

and Mandeville Crescent. This was one of the

Only the lived practice of the community

Thus, on her Summary Statement of Grades

Gervase McKinna in Literature; Carol Francis

properties acquired on behalf of the school

beyond Easter 1993 will allay some of those

Obtained for CATs for Units 3 & 4, each stu-

in Australian History; and Georgia Reidy and

during the mid 1980's. As such, it is still

emotions. The IBVM is committed to support-

dent is given a grade for each of the three or

Louise Scally in Political Studies.

within the school boundaries, although much

ing and enriching the schools in our care with

four CATs in each of her Unit 3&4 subjects.

One of the wonderful challenges which the

closer to the Junior School than to the Senior

all the resources at our disposal. The physical

So, for example, in English, her summary of

new VCE offers is that students in Year 11

School.

transfer of the community does not signify

may undertake Year 12 (Unit 3 and 4) stud-

grades might say: Presentation of an Issue

ies. In 1992, we were delighted to see 11 of

C+

our 108 Year 11 students respond to this chal-

Writing Folio B

The reasons for the move are, essentially,

any lessening of interest in the school - in fact,

twofold. The housing of students in the her-

only one of our seven school communities is

itage area of the school (the front upstairs

still physically "in the school" (Nedlands,

lenge to undertake Unit 3&4 studies. (Units

rooms of Mandeville Hall) is not desirable and

W.A.) and the situation in the other five

Text Response B

1 & 2 are normally taken in Year 11, while

the intention is to move them out as soon as is

would confirm my belief that the local IBVM

For the purpose of tertiary selection, the

Units 3&4 studies are normally taken in

feasible. The areas vacated will be used by

community can play a much valued role in

Victorian Tertiary Admissions Committee

Year 12). They too did exceptionally well. 47%

the school for less intensive activities such as

fostering the ideals and tradition of Loreto

(V.T.A.C.) then converts the student's CAT

of their CAT grades were A's and 79% were

music, archives, etc. The other reason was

education.

the awareness that the current convent area

Perhaps for many past students, the Chapel

was too large (there were 32 bedrooms!) for

may be the area they would miss most (at

the community. Security and access to second

least, I'd like to think it was so!). The School

floor areas were proving problematic to an

Chapel will still be available for private

Oral Communication

B+

grades for each subject into a Scaled Study Score for that subject (eg. English 36,

A's or B's. These students will be able to include these results in their TES calculations

Chemistry 28). The maximum Scaled Study

when they complete Year 12 at the end of

Score for each subject is 40. The individual

1993.

Scaled Study Scores are added together to

'i'aKing the best lour scores plus 1090 w the

give the student's Tertiary Entrance Score,

next best two scores, the highest Tertiary

her TES (eg. 138). The calculation is done by

Entrance Score (TES) for the Year 12 studen-

taking the 'best four' (including any pre-requi-

ts was 160 and was achieved by Marguerite

site studies) and adding 10% of the scores of

Fulton, who is Dux of School for 1992.

the fifth and sixth studies, together with any

Overall, 12% of our students obtained TES

bonuses, for example, for foreign language

scores of 150 or above and this compares with

studies. (It is important to note that the stu-

5% of students state-wide in this range. 48%

dent's Tertiary Entrance Score can vary from

of our students earned 130 or above, com-

one course to another, depending on pre-reg-

pared to 19% state-wide. 78% of our students

uisites that are specified for inclusion in the

achieved scores of 110 or above compared to

calculation for entry into that particular

39% state-wide.

course. So a student might have a TES of 142

Remember too that these very fine results are

to do one course at Monash University and a

achieved with an enrolment policy which is

TES of 136 to do another course at RMIT.)

not selective of students on academic grounds

The school family was rightly proud of the

and with a promotion policy which allows any

sterling results achieved by our Year 12 grad-

student to proceed into the V.C.E. provided

uates of 1992.

that she has demonstrated a willingness to

In total, our VCE students completed 1986

commit herself to the task.

Common Assessment Tasks during the year.

The results are a fitting tribute to the girls'

Overall, 9.5% of the results were A+ grades.

commitment and to the highly skilled and

29.2% were A's (A+ or A) and 36.0% were B's.

dedicated work of their teachers. They clearly

65.2% of the results were A's or B's. 90% of

demonstrate that, in an environment which is

all grades were C or above.

committed to developing the whole person to

Looking at individual subjects: 64% of the

her full potential, Loreto fosters the abilities

grades were A's or B's in Mathematics: C&A

of talented students who achieve very compet-

Extensions; 67% in Music Craft; 88% in

itive results on a state-wide basis as well as

Music; 6170 in Physics; 07% in Art; 60% in

providing the opportunity for students of ave

Biology; 67% in Chemistry; 72% in Economics;

rage ability to achieve above-average results.

76% in English; 68% in Geography; 76% in

"Women in time to come will do much," said

French; 73% in Australian History; 68% in

Mary Ward. And indeed they are! ANNE HUNT

Dux of School,

t

Fulton, Dux of Loreto, Mandeville Hall for 1992! Margie performed extremely well in her VCE and this year she has commenced

1992

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Congratulations to Marguerite (Margie)

Medicine at Monash.

Margie began at Mandeville in Year 7 and quickly proved herself' to be a very capable

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student with a lively and enquiring mind, who

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was keen to participate in the many and varied curricular and co-curricular activities

available to her. During her six years at Mandeville Margie has been a member of

school choirs, drama groups, debating teams, Tournament of Minds groups and sporting teams. She has won a great many academic awards during her secondary schooling, both school based and external, and participated in the National Science Summer School in 1992.

We wish Margie success and fulfilment in the Marguerite Fulton

future.

ageing community.

prayer And for- the occasional IBVM function,

When these two factors are considered togeth-

but people will understand that, for security

er, it was clear that the obvious area for the

reasons, access must be via the side door, off

school to build a new wing for Years 7 and 8

the verandah overlooking the Year 12 Garden.

was on the space currently occupied by the

In my discussions with the IBVM community

Convent bedroom block. Although the deci-

at Toorak, I have been impressed by their

sion to build the Years 7 and 8 wing has been

willingness to see that this move signifies a

deferred for the present, it still seemed wise

new start, with new opportunities for contact.

to proceed now with the planned move of the

I hope all our friends will come to see it in the

community. This decision was the point of

same light.

much thought, prayer and discussion at com-

Yours sincerely,

munity and Provincial level. The five units can be interlinked with minimum alteration,

thus the concept of communal living and com-

Deirdre Rofe IBVM

munal hospitality can be retained. In fact it

Provincial Superior

Welcome, Sister Helen 1\Maguire This year we welcome Sister Helen Maguire

ed to her. She looks forward to working with

to the Loreto, Mandeville Community as Head

them in fostering the happiness and growth of

of the Junior School. As a member of the

their children. Helen has a strong commit-

Institute Accountability Structure from 1989

ment to the holistic development of the child.

until the inauguration of the School Council

Helen;s interests are music, particulariy play-

last year Helen has been well aware of the

ing the guitar, sport and swimming and since

functioning and happenings in the Junior

coming to Victoria she has adopted Geelong as

School.

her football team.

Sister Helen was educated at Loreto, Kirribilli

It is our hope that Helen's time at Mandeville

where she was Principal of the Junior School

will be a happy and rewarding experience.

from 1981 to 1987. She has also been

Principal of parish schools in Thornlie, Western Australia, Coorparoo, Queensland and prior to coming to Mandeville was in charge of St. Patrick's Primary School, Ballarat.

Before taking up her appointment in Ballarat, Helen spent sixteen months overseas studying theology and spirituality at Weston School of Theology in Boston, pastoral care in Dublin and then took a ten week course in peace, justice and mission ministry at Maryknoll in New York. She spent a couple of months trav-

elling in Israel, the United Kingdom and Europe before returning to Australia. Helen is delighted to be joining the Mandeville Community and thanks the parents for the warm welcome they have extend-

Sr. Helen Maguire IBVM


Sports

"Bernardine"

Strokes

Pool News

Update

Launched

ahead!

were members of the Mandeville Swimming

Welcome to 1993. For the last 12 years dur-

Loreto, Mandeville Hall's new rowing boat

Congratulations to our Rowing Crews who

and sheer determination to achieve, paid off

ing which I have been a student at Loreto, I

"Bernardine" was launched from Melbourne

rowed superbly at the Head of the Schoolgirls'

have always felt that the distinct enthusiasm

Rowing (Nub on Thursday 4th March at

Regatta on the weekend of the 20th and 21st

as we achieved an overall 5th placing in our final meet for the season on Monday 22nd

and competitiveness of the students combined

6.00pm by Lady Callinan.

March. Out of the 13 Mandeville crews par-

March, in division 1 of the Catholic School

with the support and co-operation of the P.E.

The "Bernardine" is named after the first

ticipating, 12 won their way into semi-finals,

Girls Carnival. Throughout the season we

staff have harnessed positive response from

Headmistress of Loreto, Mandeville Hall,

6 of these won their way into Grand Finals

competed in a total of 4 Invitation Meets and

the entire Loreto community. As we plunge

Mother Bernardine Callinan, who was the

and 3 won Grand Final trophies! In the Year

performed at a high level every time, with

into the new year I invite you to share with us

great aunt of Lady Callinan's husband, Sir

9 Division Loreto took out Division 1, Division

personal bests continually improving as we

a year of exciting sporting prospects and chal-

Bernard Callinan. Kate Callinan, who is Sir

2 and Division 5. Our Year 10 Firsts, our

challenged the various schools. I would like to extend special congratulations to the senior

lenges.

Bernard's granddaughter is currently in the

Senior Thirds and Year 9 Thirds narrowly

To begin this term's sport update I would like

Loreto rowing crew.

missed out on winning trophies. Much school

I would like to congratulate al] the girls who Squad this year. Their consistent dedication

division (years 11 & 12) who were placed 2nd overall in the Catholic Girls Carnival.

to congratulate all Houses on their commend-

Mother Bernardine taught at Loreto

spirit was in evidence throughout the day,

able performances and dedicated support in

Mandeville Hall when it opened in 1924. She

greatly assisted by the bus load of cheer

Coached by Mrs S. Hinton and Miss R. Wallis

the Interhouse Athletics meet at which Barry

was later transferred to Sydney, but returned

squad. The day was really a most superb con-

throughout the duration of the 7 week season,

prevailed as the victorious house and Mulhall

to Melbourne again in the '50's and spent her

clusion to what has been a very successful

we were well and truly put through our paces.

took home the award for team spirit.

retirement at Loreto Mandeville Hall until

,season. Well done to everyone involved and special thanks to Mrs. Sally Hinton, (rowing

Congratulations are also due to our rowers

her death in 1970.

who won many of' their starts at the VRA

"Bernardine" is a welcome addition to our

Co-ordinator), to Robert Zahara (Head Coach)

regattas. Our swim team has also had a

fleet of four Regulation Fours, two Racing

and to ali the Coaches and Rowers!

strong season placing 4th at the Toorak

Fours and four Sculls. She will be used by the

College swim carnival, 2nd at the Genazzano

Senior Firsts only.

swim carnival and 5th in the SCSA Division 1

Rowing as a sport is increasing in strength

meet. Lastly, our Senior and Intermediate

and popularity - last year Loreto had five

tennis teams warrant accolades for their per-

crews, however, in 1993 we have thirteen.

formances this term.

At the moment our rowers are in training for

If Term 1 is any indication, I believe as we

the Head of Schoolgirls' Rowing Event to be

progress into the year, that we will see a

held on the Barwon River on the 20th and

much greater contingent of enthusiastic ath-

21st March. Their training schedule is quite

letes emerge at Loreto. It is a major chal-

gruelling - four 2 hour sessions a week, either

lenge for us but we have already shown that

at 6.00amor4.00pm, com peti ng on

for the future and I hope next year you are able to conquer division 1. Tilly Bowden 1993 Swimming Capt.

Learning about r

Saturdays, with another three hours rowing

A crowd of jubilant Mandeville supporters at the

on Sundays.

Regatta.

However, Rowing is a wonderful sport that demands self-discipline and teamsmanship.

Athletics Champions

Sally-Ann Hinton, paid special tribute to the

very active Parents' Support Group. Without

The Inter-House Athletics were held at

the very successful fund-raising carried out by

Olympic Park on Friday March 19th.

our Parents' Support Group, acquisition of the

Congratulations to Barry, the winning House,

"Bernardine" would not have been possible.

and also to Mulhall who won the House Spirit

Cup.

The winners of the Age Group

Medallions were: Year 7

Rachel Hoy (Barry)

Year 8

Jane Kenny (Mulhall)

Year 9

Sarah Gurry (Ward)

Year 10

Camilla Bourke (Mornane)

Year 11

Vanessa Slaven (Ward)

Year 12

Champion Athlete:

Sarah Gurry(Ward)

Congratulations! Congratulations to Year 7 student Phoebe Knowles (Year 6, 1992) on being awarded joint winner in the Primary School Section of the Prahran Bicentennial Scholarship Competition. Phoebe's entry took the form of an historical diary found at "Como", and for her efforts Phoebe was awarded $300 from

Farnsworth, travelled to the United States in

Mrs. Hinton thanked the Head Coach and the

On February 5th the Councillors from

State, the university is situated in a valley at

other thirteen coaches for their fine work with

Mandeville participated in a Peer Support

the foot of Mt. Nittany. The Nittany Lions

the crews and congratulated the girls on their

Foundation Leadership Day held at the

football team is one of the area's best-known

recent successes.

Heidelberg School Support Centre. The Peer

products. The university forms part of a town

Support Foundation's training programs are

with the unusual name of State College.

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Zealand Studies Centre at Pennsylvania State University. Known locally as Penn

highly regarded, and the Councillors agreed

Whilst at Penn State, Malcolm met with

that the day was most beneficial in helping

Australian and American academics and dis-

them develop their leadership skills. The

cussed the teaching of American politics. His

girls also had the opportunity to meet student

Year 12 Politics course involves an extensive

leaders from other schools and found it very

study of the American system. Dr. John

Exchange

valuable to be able to discuss issues related to

Dalton, senior lecturer in Politics at Monash

leadership.

University, organised an extensive range of

Marika Meehan, 1992 Sports Captain, has

The Councillors were sponsored most gener-

meetings at Penn State.

been invited to participate in an International

ously by Toorak Rotary Club and the School.

Malcolm also visited the State College Area High School, a multi-campus school serving

Athletics Exchange to Los Angeles at Easter time this year. Marika will spend three weeks in America, staying with a host family and competing against American athletes in the 100 metre and 200 metre sprint. The International Athletics Exchange program has been established to foster an interest in athletics for those who are talented but who

to the Box Hill Athletics Club which she is

* finding very rewarding. This year Marika - /m

style Mandeville Politics teacher, Malcolm

Day

are not professional athletes. Marika belongs

the City of Prahran.

Leadership

Politics, U.S.

January as a guest of the Australia-New

Katrina Martin (Barry)

Pentathlon Champion: Fiona Kelly(Barry)

together as a team was great. It was a sucpart feels a sense of satisfaction. Best of luck

we can mix it with the best.

At the launch, our Director of Rowing, Mrs.

congratulations! The way everyone banded cessful season and I hope everyone who took

Anna Bowen

Sports Captain 1993

Finally, to everyone who took part, including

the divers who were a strong part of the team,

has commenced a course in Physical

7-'fat/-1 Education at RMIT.

1 We wish Marika well in America and also for a = all her endeavours in sport and study.

Pilgrimage to

the district. He spent a day observing a range

Israel

materials for his course and can confirm that

To complete my Graduate Diploma in Religious Education I was lucky enough to go to Israel for the Christmas holidays, to study the Holy Lands. Virginia Moloney, one of the Year Six teachers in the Junior School joined me. We set off with our study group a week before Christmas.

We celebrated Midnight Mass at Bethlehem, which was an amazing experience. We travelled from eJerusalem to the beautiful Galilean

region, to Eliat, to Tel Aviv, the Golan

Heights and back to Jerusalem. Our last week was spent discovering the Old City. It was fascinating to learn about Judaism and

the integral part it plays in Christianity. Words cannot express the experience of walking the Dellorosa, where we followed the twelve Stations of the Cross, as Jesus would

have done two thousand years ago. Israel is a complex and tense country of stark

Marika Meehan

contrasts between rich and poor and between

of classes, including Year 12 American Government. He was able to gather teaching American students do simply get up and walk out when the bell rings! Whilst in the US, Malcolm met with Peter

Stephens, correspondent for 'The Age'. Peter's wife, Maree, is a former student of

Mandeville. They have enrolled their daughters here on their return from America. Peter

has provided much assistance to the Politics course over the past year, supplying books, newspapers and other material usually unavailable in Australia.

Whilst in Washington, Malcolm met with the American Federation of Teachers, as well as

with officials from the Democratic Party and the America-Israel Public Affairs Committee, a major lobby group in the US. He sat in on part of the Senate confirmation hearing for Warren Christopher, the new Secretary of State in the Clinton administration.

Malcolm also reports that New Year's Eve in New York City is quite an experience, but has refused to provide further details!

the difTerent geographical areas. It was fascinating to see the wilderness and the town of

Phoebe Knowles

Jericho popping up lushly and greenly from

Congratulations to Julia Cullity in Year 12 on

the desert. The Galilean area, with peaceful-

winning the State Title for the Ladies' Malibu

ness and rolling green hills was my favourite region. I could really imagine Jesus travel-

Board Race (Under 18) in the recent Victorian

Championships of the Surf Life Saving

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Association. As a result of her success Julia

ling around this area and speaking to the

05:

My Year 7 and 8 students will be learning

has been selected for the team which will rep-

about the trip in Religious Education classes,

resent Victoria in the Australian Titles to be

held in Queensland in early April. Julia won

as I still cannot believe I have actually seen

this same title last year too! We wish her

the places being discussed in the Bible in both

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the old and new Testaments. Finally, the

well in the Australian Titles.

At the same Championships Jane Hoy (Year

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Dead Sea was amazing! Floating around in

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this incredibly sally water was great fun. Virginia and I saw, experienced and learnt a

Relay - well done Jane!

Virginia Moloney and Cathy Ferrari; on tour.

great deal.

Malcolm Farnsworth with Peter and

Mrs. Cathy Ferrari

Maree Stephens


National Science

Year 12 R.E

also observed experiments an d dealt with

71M Camp

issues that we had talked about in last year's

Biology class, so it became even

more engross-

ing as we saw text book work be ing conducted in the "real world". Having the c)pportunity to use the latest scientific equip ment and to speak with scientists of today wf is an absolute

Summer

"The best camp ever" was spent by the Year 12's at Phillip Island during the second week

privilege.

of school, for three days. No longer were there "getting to know you" activities, skiing or boys to act as the focus of the camp. Instead, 106

We were given talks on public speaking and university entry which will be o,f definite use

School

towards the end of my year and fhr the r<.Mt. of my life. Living with 143 others was quite a

girls and staff were left to tackle the hard core

unique experience and it meant that we all

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issues affecting us this year: our Year 12, our

The two weeks in Canberra at the National·

learnt to share and have consideration for

Science Summer School are amongst the most

others and from this, I feel that the group

futures.

memorable and exceptional ones that I have

became a lot closer and more appreciative,

A theme on which we based our discussions

ever spent.

especially of other people's ideas and disposi-

was "the power of one", which brought a moti-

My teachers at Loreto Mandeville Hall were

tions. Such an experience not only enabled

vational aspect to the camp. The most special

the instigators of the action when they sug-

me to learn academically but to grow as a per-

gested that I should apply, along with many

son. Everyone became part of an extended

Emily Hummerston at the National Science

our year level, our ability to admit (sometimes

others, for the National Science Summer

family, who were there to support you and lis-

Summer School in Canberra

rather viciously?) our weaknesses as a group,

School. Firstly I wrote to the Rotary Club of

ten to your views about many things, particu-

my suburb which was Carlton, I had an inter-

larly those related to the future of Australia's

The Year of

can achieve.

hopes for the school and hopes for our own

thing that arose though was the closeness of

and the chance to look realistically at what we

view at Wesley College Melbourne with the

science.

Youth Committee Chairman, Mr. Robert

Inevitably there was the social side to the pro-

as we swam at the beach, jumped on the

Kenton and another one against a panel of

gram. We had a lot of fun during the two

trampolines (or fell o ff them, spraining

three. I then had another interview at La

weeks outside of the science curriculum, such

Trobe University where I was finally selected

as swimming, sport and the Rotary dinner.

to be part of the sixteen from the district

These activities helped us to become better

9800. The Rotary Club of Carlton sponsored

acquainted and form friendships that I'm sure

me and paid half of the fee.

will last a lifetime.

144 Science students from around Australia

Indigenous

There was a spirit of family in the atmosphere

ankles), joined in the talent quest (where an

act called "the silent moves" stole the show), and generally played a plethora of games.

Peoples

The camp was organised and run by a group

The National Science Summer School provid-

The United Nations has proclaimed 1993 the

everyone who made it happen. It was the best

attended the NSSS. We left on the second of

ed much intellectual stimulation, a chance to

Year of Indigenous Peoples. This year pre-

imaginable start to 1993 - a year we're all

January and stayed at the University of

see science careers in action and the opportu-

sents a real opportunity for non-aboriginal

sure is going to be one of the best!

Canberra for two weeks, departing on the six-

nity to establish many new friendships. The

Australians to learn more about the history

teenth of January, by bus.

science program displayed many career choic-

and culture of the indigenous people of this

During the two weeks in Canberra we visited

es that interest me a great deal. Whilst on

land, to take a serious look at the contempo-

numerous sights and carried out many

the NSSS, I learnt about myself, both as a

rary situation of the Aborigines and to partici-

Science related activities. We were in groups

person and as a member of the next genera-

pate in activities with Aboriginal people.

of about sixteen and depending on what

tion, who will be the leaders of our country.

Here at Mandeville we plan to do all three.

Science one chose, we visited different areas.

Through the many topical debates that we

On the first day of school staff participated in

Each group visited some of the same areas

had, I learnt that it is important to know all

a liturgy marking this important year and the

Program

Aboriginal flag was raised on the flagpole

The Mentor Program has been in existence at

where it will remain for the rest of the year.

Mandeville since 1990. As the first student to

of students which was great. Thanks to

The Mentor

such as the Australian Institute of Sport,

the facts and to listen to each side of the

where we had a guided tour, a talk on

issue.

Nutrition and a look at Biomechanics. The

My thanks go to Rotary who select and spon-

Members of the ministry team from the

become involved in the program, I have wit-

Australian National University proved to be

sor the students, to CRA, who are a major

Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Melbourne

nessed both its successes and limitations. I

very interesting when we visited the various

financial sponsor of the National Science

(ACMM) contributed to this liturgy. The

was introduced to the idea of having a mentor

departments, such as Botany and Zoology,

Summer School, Rodney Jory who is the direc-

opening school liturgy for the students also

by Miss Jenner, who has worked to establish

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. In some

tor of the NSSS, to the staff who attend, to my

focussed on Australia's indigenous people.

the program within the school. My primary

areas we had the chance to conduct our own

school - Loreto Mandeville Hall, and to my

experiments and learn about the types of

Mandeville has been selected as one of four

interest was creative writing, and Miss

parents for supporting me in such a wonderful

Catholic schools to take part in a program

Jenner suggested that my mentor be a profes-

experiments that scientists today are working

opportunity. It is true that this sensational

being run by ACMM. The program involves

sional in this field. However, the aim of the

on. Our visit to the national Aquarium was

program would not exist without all these

bringing together aborigines and students for

Mentor Program is not only to provide a

absolutely fascinating. The exotic species oi

people atici i sincerely appreciate all the help

sharing about aboriginal history and spiritu-

young person with a role model in their area

fish were amazing and we were shown how

and support that these special people put in to

ality. After some initial meetings, about 12 to

of interest, but also to encourage the benefits

the aquarium's water system filtered and ran.

making the NSSS such a success.

15 Year 12 students will go on weekend

that arise from the coming together of two

The John Curtin School of Medical Research

The two weeks that I spent in Canberra have

retreat in the Grampians with staff from

minds. It is hoped that the mentor and the

offered much information as we looked intent-

inspired and motivated me as I approach a

ly at microbiology.

challenging year and I hope that the National

The scientific program was so exceptionally

Science Summer School continues to be a sue-

varied that every minute was worthwhile. I

cess. I shall recommend it to those who may

learnt a great deal of Science and looked at

have the opportunity to attend in later years.

careers that I didn't even realise existed. We

Emily Hummerston

Teacher

exchange

ACMM including some Koories. These girls

student develop an equal relationship based

will come back to school with some ideas,

on the love of their chosen field.

resources and skills to use in small group ses-

I have been working with my mentor, Ms.

sions with other students.

Fiona Capp, for three years on various areas

Staff members will also be attending work-

of creative writing. Fiona is a freelance writer

shops on aboriginal history and culture dur-

who often writes for "The Age" and is current-

ing the year. It is hoped that a number of'

ly writing a thesis for her Master of Arts. We

events highlighting aboriginal themes will

meet on a monthly basis, or whenever possi-

happen at Mandeville during the year. It is

ble, to discuss my writing and her own. I

five years since the school went on pilgrimage

found it beneficial to have the opinion of

to central Australia to commemorate the

someone who has had considerable experience

Bicentenary and we hope that this year Will

in writing. I have drafted and re-drafted

mark a renewed commitment to educating our

many pieces of writing under the guidance of

students about the Aboriginal people and the

Fiona and have produced some stories that

with Xavier

land.

have brought me success in competitions. I

Helen O'Keefe

enjoy writing, and don't treat it like home-

This year a teacher exchange has been

R.E. Coordinator

work and, as a result, have little trouble com-

arranged between Mandeville and Xavier.

pleting a piece of writing in time for my meet-

Mandeville Maths teacher Ms. Natalie

String

ings with Fiona. However, due to the pres-

Magrath is at Xavier for the year and Xavier Maths teacher Tony Marinelli is teaching maths at Mandeville. Tony was born in Italy grew up in North Fitzroy, attending St.

Workshops

Thomas', Clifton Hill to Year 10 and complet-

On Sunday 21st March A.M.E.B. combined

and came to Australia at the age of two. Tony

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ing his schooling at Parade, Bundoora. He then completed Chemical Engineering at

4 / liht

Tony Marinelli

sures of Year 12, I will not be able to see

Fiona frequently this year, but we are maintaining communication by letter. The Mentor Program does not impose many pressures on me, as the arrangement. willi Fiona is flexible. There are of course some areas of the Mentor

with the Australian String Teachers

Program that might prove to be difficult at

Association (A.V.S.T.A) to present a very suc-

times. Firstly, it is necessary to find a mentor

cessful String Workshop fo r Beginners

with whom you can develop a satisfying and

trial sphere. Not enjoying this Tony then

through to Grade 4 for Violins, Violas and

comfortable relationship. Secondly, you must

began teaching in the Technical system whilst

Cellos.

be dedicated to your area of interest and must

Mr E. Pople, Executive Director of A.M.E.B.

wish to extend yourself in that area. At times

RMIT and worked for two years in the indus-

completing a Dip.Ed. and after several years

Fun after

chaired the workshop. The afternoon com-

I have found it difficult to cope with the

menced with Teachers, Students and

demands of the program as well as school, but

Examiners meeting in Mandeville Hall for a

have found that keeping up communication with my mentor is all that is needed to get

Tony is married to Jenny and has four chil-

school

general discussion of Aural Tests and General Knowledge. Three examiners ran the Violin-

through these times.

dren, Peta (6), Livia (5), Alexander (3) and

Aftercare in 1993 has seen the arrival of two

Viola section. They were Jean Lehmann,

Since the introduction of the Mentor Program

Emily (a few weeks old). He is very keen on

new staff and many more new children. We

Florence Lee and Fintan Murphy. Diane

at Mandeville, several other girls have found

sport, plays squash, goes to gym and jogs and

have all settled in well and are enjoying the

Fernando gave excellent support on the piano.

mentors, and have had varying success. Some

is a keen Fitzroy supporter. At Xavier Tony

many fun activities available nt Aftercare

The Cello people moved to the Orchestra

did not develop a rapport with their mentors

coaches Table Tennis, Hockey (says he still

which include playing games such as Cluedo,

doesn't know the rules!) and the 6th Eighteen.

cards, skipping and board games. The chil-

He is thoroughly enjoying the change to

dren also take part in cooking, singing, dane-

Mandeville for the year and is feeling quite at

ing, reading and art activities. Everyone at

home, although he is missing the Xavier staff

Aftercare is looking forward to t.he rest of the

and most of the boys. Tony was overwhelmed

year together and hopes it will be an exciting

with the good wishes and presents he received

time.

when Emily was born!

Denise Reed and Vanessa Healy

in the Technical system Tony began teaching at Xavier where he has been for the past eight years, and where he teaches at Years 10, 11 and 12 levels.

Room where Marianne Hunt demonstrated

the Cello Syllabus with the help of some of

her young students. Anne Baxter was the accompanist. About 60 Teachers attended the workshop, and all fult. they benefited greatly from the help und demonstrations given by the A.M.E.13. Examiners.

Margaret, Griffiths. Strings Co-ordinator

and others were not sure whether they wanted to persevere. I, however, have found the Mentor Program most beneficial, and I believe that if you are dedicated to your interest and wish to further your knowledge, then the Mentor Program is one of the best ways in which you can do so. Fiona Kelly


Junior School Seize the Day! Challenge in Curriculum

1993 will be different. School spirit and

involvement are the key focuses of this year, so appropriately our theme for 1993 is "CARPE DIEM" which is Latin for "SEIZE

Update 1993 has begun as a very busy year. English Profiles have been introduced in the Junior School, Prep to Year Six. Profiles are

the basis for reporting a student's strengths and weaknesses in key areas of learning. They provide a common language and framework for charting a student's progress which will assist in the communication of detailed

and accurate information between teachers, parents and other schools if the student transfers. Each child's profile will be carried through to Year Ten level resulting in a very comprehensive graph of development. Presently we are using a new document titled "Mathematics Course Advice" to evaluate our

Prep to Year Six curriculum. A group of teachers from Years Five, Six, Seven and Eight have established a working party to

oversee the mathematics program in the areas of content, learning experiences and

assessment. The aim of this working party is to strengthen the ties between Junior and Senior School.

For the second year a group of Year Six students has entered the Mathematical

Olympiad Competition, a national competition conducted by the University of New South Wales. We wish them well.

A Board of Studies has been implemented within the last six months. The Board, com-

prising the Director of Studies, Mr. Rob Dernelley, teachers representing every faculty within the Senior School, a cross section of classroom teachers from the Junior School

and myself, meet to review, plan and evaluate curriculum content and documentation from

Prep through to Year 12. Girls in Prep and Year 1 are involved in a

and interests has always been a challenge for

tions for Loreto, Mandeville Hall and its

schools, and nowhere has the range of individ-

school family, such as developing a stronger

ual differences been more apparent than in

inclination towards daring to take chances,

Mathematics. Small class groups for students

seizing opportunities and becoming one. The

with difficulties, individual and small group

underlying message in this year's theme is

tuition, including cross-age tutoring, for those

involvement. At Mandeville we have so many

with specific difficulties, and extension and

opportunities to be involved and we want to

acceleration for those at the top of the scale

communicate to the girls via the theme, how important it is to seize the opportunities, to be

Acceleration involves students taking courses usually associated with a year level above

Already there have been numerous positive

their own and permits students to eventually

changes within the school. 1993 is the first

complete some VCE Mathematics courses

year that Mandeville has had a Student

early. In their final year they then have the

Representative Council, where representa-

choice of broadening their studies by taking

ideas to improving our school. The President of the SRC is Nicole Moretti and Vice-

Now in our second year of the Mathematics

Acceleration Program at Mandeville, we have

be congratulated for their enthusiasm, organi-

a total of forty-one students in three year lev-

sational skills and fantastic ideas as they set

els undertaking acceleration courses.

The Councillors of 1993 have been working on

while sixteen Year 10 students, having sue-

different tasks this year such as the running

cessfully taken this hurdle in 1992, are now

of school assemblies, visits to the Junior

part of a Year 11 Mathematical Methods class

School and many other activities. They have

and will be credited with VCE units one and

participated in a leadership day with various

two this year. Due to the change in VCE

other schools and found this to be very worth-

Mathematics courses presently being imple-

while.

mented there are no Year 11 students taking

We are looking forward to this challenging

units 3 and 4 Mathematics this year, but

year and hope to see our ambitions fulfilled.

seven Year 12 students are participating in a

Good luck to everyone. Hopefully our theme

pilot study where, having successfully com-

will act as a reminder throughout the year to

pleted a selection examination, they are

be involved and make the most of being in the

attending classes in tertiary mathematics pro-

school family.

vided by lecturers from the University of

Michaela Keogh (School Captain)

Melbourne.

Emily Hummerston (Vice-Captain)

One aspect of our program which we believe

may be unique is the way in which we avoid creating an 61ite, isolated class of acceleration

Silvia Chade is currently studying in Year 11 and will be with us at Mandeville for the

whole of 1993. Silvia has learned English both at School in Brazil and also privately and is hoping to study to become a translator and/or interpreter when she finishes school. At home in Brazil Silvia attends a Catholic

High School. Silvia is being hosted in Australia by Toorak Rotary Club who have

organised a trip for a group of exchange students to Central Australia in September. We wish Silvia an enjoyable and interesting year in Australia.

9 acceleration students learn most of their

mathematics in regular Year 10 classes, with

ceptions and understandings of herself and

two sessions before school each week where

her world through movement. The children

they can meet as a group to be taught specific

work through the activities in small groups

skills and concepts, ask questions they may be

and it runs with the active support of parents. 1

Every girl in the Junior School participates in the Huffn'Puff Program four mornings a

week. This is a fun fitness program where the girls do aerobics, skipping and power walking/jogging on a weekly rotational basis. The

aims of the program are primarily to improve our fitness levels and to recognise the impor-

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Parents are most welcome to participate in many class and religious activities. We Michaela Keogh Emily Hummerston

Work.

Mrs. Kathy O'Connell

New School

Kon'nichiwa

too shy to ask in class, and discuss problems and progress. This is a difficult year for these

1993 sees the introduction of a new language,

students and they need the support of their

Japanese, to Loreto, Mandeville Hall at Year

peers periodically if only to be reassured that

9 level. The first group of students to tackle

all is progressing satisfactorily. This group is

this language is currently learning simple

managing magnificently and should be heart-

greetings and conversations in Japanese, and

ened by the almost perfect retention rate of

is learning the system of writing known as

last year's group.

hiragana.

The students in the second year of the pro-

Early in term 1 Miss Mari Ubukata, a young

gram have found themselves well prepared for

Japanese woman who is travelling in

units 1 and 2 of Mathematical Methods.

Australia and improving her English lan-

Being old hands at participating in combined

guage skills, came to visit the class. She

classes, the two year levels mingle with more

talked to the students about her pets (dogs

cooperation and less competition than when

named John and Don), described the rigours

they were first brought together more than a

of school life in Japan, and showed them how

year ago.

Junior School Curriculum Coordinator

to bow correctly to show respect. The girls

Our Year 12 Acceleration students are to be

had many questions for her, and were inter-

congratulated for attempting the very difficult

ested to gain an insight into everyday life in a

University of Melbourne course in

different culture.

Mathematics 101 this year. Apart from the Music Captain - Mary Tomsic Sports Captain - Anna Bowen Debating Captain - Antonia Parkes Leader of School Orchestra - Michelle Ruffolo

Senior Chorister - Bryanna Houlihan

1993

exchange student from Sao Paolo, Brazil.

mathematics program of the school. Our Year

1 W.7?Pr

riculum. A PMP aims to teach the child per-

Captains for

This year at Mandeville we have a Rotary

students who do not participate in the normal

takes place affecting all other areas of the cur-

when you came along to see our School at

Eighteen Year 9 students are working on the

year nine and ten courses simultaneously,

guage experiences and the learning which

enjoyed meeting many of you on Open Day

Mathematics studies by taking a tertiary level Mathematics subject.

President Kate Varghese. These two girls

action.

t

an extra VCE subject, or extending their

have a big task ahead of them and they are to

about putting this new student body into

from Brazil

are some of the solutions we provide at

spirit of our fantastic school family.

tives from each class are able to contribute

Exchange

Mandeville.

involved and therefore add to the growth and

gram successfully links movement with lan-

the fun we are having is immeasurable.

Catering for a broad range of student abilities

THE DAY". We have many hopes and ambi-

Perceptual Motor Program (PMP). This pro-

tance of regular physical activity. Of course,

Mathematics

Silvia on

complexity of' the concepts covered, the classes

are held off campus after school for two hours every week, and the subject is not part of their VCE, so involves extra work and time in

what is already a very full year. While there is no doubt that these students have the

mathematical ability to succeed in this subject they will need much support and encouragement throughout the year. We will avoid some of these difficulties when

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the Year 9 and 10 acceleration students reach

Year 12 by building tertiary mathematics into the daily timetable. The subject will be

taught by Mandeville mathematics teachers

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in familiar surroundings and will not add to the length of the school day.

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At this stage we can confidently report that the Mathematics Acceleration Program is proceeding smoothly, and together with the extensive range of mathematics programs

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offered in the school, offers a real challenge to students at all levels of mathematical achieve-

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Back row L-R: Mary Tomsic, Antonia Parkes, Bryanna Houlihan, Anna Bowen Front: Michelle Ruffolo

ment.

Glenda Romeril

Miss Mari Ubukata visiting the Year 9 Japanese

Maths Coordinator

class.


Welcome to New Staff

Destinations of the 1992

Edward Johnson,

Head of the Languages Department

Edward has joined the Mandeville staff from Brisbane Boys' College and has a Bachelor of' Arts and Master of Letters from the

University of New England. He has also pin·-

Year 12 Students

sued studies in Japanese at the University of'

We have endeavoured to make this list as

HAMMER, Niamh La Trobe University -

pleasure in welcoming to Mandeville Hall ser

Queensland and the Australian National

accurate as possible, however, we would be

Abbotsford - Nursing

eral new members of staff. Introducing ....

glad to hear of any corrections or

HANRAHAN, Elizabeth La Trobe University -

Helen O'Keefe,

University. Prior to being Head of Languages at Brisbane Boys' College, Edward was Head

ampndments we might need to make to

Bundoora - Economics

Head of the Religious Education

of French at St. Joseph's College Brisbane and

oin· records.

Al)AMOPOULOS, Sophie La Trobe Uni - Arts

HARIDY, Catherine RMIT - City - Journalism HEDE, Catherine Broadmea(lows; TAFE -

In this issue of The Mandevillian we take

Department

Brisbane Grammar. Prior to that he taught

Helen has a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma of

in England and France where he was an

Education from the University of Melbourne

English language assistant at Lyc6e Joff're,

and a Bachelor of Theology from Yarra

Montpellier.

Theological Union. She previously taught Religious Education, English, History and

}Iumanities

Office Administration

AIJAMS, Jessica University of Melbourne -

HODDER, Rachael RMIT - City - Journalism

Arts

ANDERSON, Clare University of Melbourne -

HOY, Belinda University of Melbourne - Arts IRELAND, Kendra Deakin University -

Charles Rocco,

Engineering

Architecture - transferred to Adelaide

Head of the Art Department

AVRAMOPOULOS, Dimitra Monash Uni -

University - Architecture

Psychology at Ave Maria College, Essendon

Charles was born in the United States of

Clayton - Science

KEITH, Emma La Trobe University -

and at St. Aloysius in North Melbourne.

America where he gained a Bachelor of Fine

AYLWARD, Angela La Trobe Uni - Bundoora

Bundoora - Health Sciences

Helen has had a very extensive involvement

Arts and a Diploma of Art Education. Since

- Science - Biological

with Church affairs over a number of years,

coming to Australia he has worked in regional art galleries in New South Wales, been an

BAKER, Claire Monash - Clayton -

KELSEY, Tiffany Deferred University of Melbourne Ed. Primary - Hospitality in Blue

Computing ( deferred) - Defence Academy

Mountains

Education Officer with the Council of Adult

BARKER, Eleanora Swinburne TAFE -

LACHAL, Sarah Australian Catholic

including membership of the Redemptorist Lay Community and the Diocesan Commission for the Laity. She belongs to St.

Education and taught art in secondary

Joseph's Parish, Collingwood where she is a

schools. In this latter capacity Charles was

member of the Parish Housing Co-operative

Head of' Visual and Performing Arts at

and of one of the liturgy teams.

Whitefriars College for a period of eight years.

Margaret Quill, Audio-Visual Librarian

In addition to these demanding jobs Charles

Margaret comes to us from Camberwell

has also exhibited widely and is represented

Anglican Girls' Grammar School where she

in a number of collections of both sculpture

was Acting Librarian-in-Charge. Prior to her

and photography.

position at Camberwell she was the

Finished Art

University - Mercy - Nursing

BARRY, Olivia RMIT - City - Business

LAGANA, Andrea Box Hill S. C. - Art

Administration

LETHLEAN, Esther University of Melbourne

BLAKE, Andrea University of Melbourne -

- Arts

Arts

LINCOLN, Jasmine University of Melbourne

BONELLO, Graziella University of

- Education, Primary

Melbourne - Science

LORD, Tara Deakin University - Toorak -

BORG, Laura Deakin University - Primary

Arts - Lang/Cult Studies

Teaching (Burwood)

MAHER, Sara Hospitality - Radisson Hotel

BOUCHER, Penelope Deakin University -

Trainee

Librarian-in-Charge at Emmanuel College,

Primary Teaching LOTE (Burwood)

MARYANKA, Melanie Victorian University of

Warrnambool for a number of years. During

BRADY, Tara University of Melbourne -

Technology - Footscray - Arts

her time in Warrnambool Margaret

Education Arts

McCLELLAND, Kate Applying for Office

researched and edited a history of St. Ann's

BROWNELL, Sara University of Melbourne -

Administration Traineeship

College (Warrnambool) just prior to its amal-

Physiotherapy

McCORKELL, Julie Deferred Nursing -

gamation with CBCto form E mmanuel

BURNES, Rebecca Advanced Certificate of

Australian College of Hospitality

College. This history was published in 1990. Regina Menz, Chemistry Teacher Regina completed a Bachelor of Education in Science at Charles Sturt University and has a

Information Technology - Holmesglen TAFE

McHALE, Roberta University of Melbourne -

CALLERI, Silvana Monash University -

Arts

Nursing - deferred, hoping for Mercy Hospital

McKINNA, Gervase University of Melbourne -

CANAVAN, Kate University of Melbourne -

Arts/Law

Arts

MeMILLAN, Monique Holmesglen TAFE -

CARROLL, Claire University of Melbourne -

Associate Diploma Applied Science -

Science

Computing

CARROLL, Tracie La Trobe University -

MeNAMARA, Claire Holmesglen TAFE -

Bundoora - Arts - Humanities

Marketing

ma in science education. Prior to coming to

CHAMBERLIN, Clare Australian Catholic

MEEHAN, Marika RMIT - Physical

Mandeville, Regina taught Senior Physics and

University - Mercy - Nursing

Education - Bachelor Applied Science

Chemistry, and Science Years 7 to 10 at

CHAN, Stephanie Monash University -

MORRISON, Kate La Trobe University -

Gundagai High School. In addition to her

Clayton - Business Systems

Bundoora - Agricultural Science

extensive interest in science she is also

CHARLES, Vanessa Information Technology -

MERCOVICH, Jane University of Melbourne

Holmesglen TAFE

- Arts

School Education Teaching Certificate from NSW. She has also completed an ANSTO

A

course in nuclear science for science teachers

and is currently completing a graduate diplo-

involved in a number of sports and holds

Carolyn Fox, Reg'na Menz, Anne Bennett

coaching certificates in netball and rugby

CHEW, Melissa RMIT - City - Engineering -

MITRPHY, Alexandra Australian Catholic

league!

Electrical

University - Ballarat - deferred to Australian

CLAREBROUGH, Chaille La Trobe

College of Hospitality

University - Bundoora - Science Biological

NICHOLLS, Paulette University of

Anne Bennett, Teacher of English

Anne has joined the English staff at Mandeville after a number of years at

Presbyterian Ladies' College, Burwood and private tutoring and relief teaching. She has a BA and Dip. Ed. from Monash University

1 1 e

and a Graduate Diploma in Children's

CLISSOLD, Alexandra Monash University -

Melbourne - Arts/Planning

Clayton - Business Management

NIX, Virginia Australian College of

CLYNES, Anna University of Melbourne -

Hospitality

Arts, deferred to Prahran Secondary College -

O'DOHERTY, Megan University of Melbourne

Art and Design

- Planning

CONQUEST, Sophie Deakin University -

O'HALLORAN, Louise University of

Literature from Deakin University. Anne has

Rusden - Language/Literature

Melbourne - Science

been busy over the last ten years with teach-

CUNNINGHAM, Brigid University of

O'SULLIVAN, Anna Swinburne - Hawthorn -

ing and raising a family of three girls, two of

Melbourne - Education Science (deferred to

Arts

whom are twins.

INT Business Swinburne)

OLV-ER, Claudine La Trobe University -

Carolyn Fox, Teacher of Physical

CURLEY, Shannon La Trobe University -

Bundoora - Economics

Bundoora - Commerce

PASSARO, Angela RMIT - City - Property

Education, Human Development - Home Economics and Science (Year 8)

Carolyn has a Bachelor of Applied Science and prior to her appointment at Mandeville she taught at Ratcliffe College in England and

A

at Ballarat and Clarendon College. Carolyn has extensive sporting interests and is a member of Nunawading Women's Athletics

Charles Rocco, Helen O'Keefe,

Club and Eastside Netball Team, Royal Park.

Edward Johnson. Absent: Margaret Quill

Bonjour, mes enfants

CUST, Phillipa Travel and Tourism - Susan

PHILLIPS, Kathryn University of Melbourne

John,ton

- Arts

DALLING, Claire Phillip Institute - Nursing

PIVETTA, Kizarne Box Hill TAFE - Applied

DE ZOETE, Monique Monash University -

Science

Clayton - Arts

POWER, Fiona Monash University - Clayton -

DOLIEZ, Sophie University of Melbourne -

Science

Arts

QUINN, Rebecca University of Melbourne -

EDMONDS, Caroline University of

Arts

Melbourne - Arts

REIDY, Georgia Monash University -

EDWARDS, Danielle University of Melbourne

Law/Commerce

- Science

RUSSELL, Carolyn Monash University -

ERICKSEN, Adelaide Australian Catholic

Clayton - Arts/Science

University - Mercy - Nursing

RYAN, Therese University of Melbourne -

FENWICK, Phoebe Deakin University -

Arts

Geelong - Arts

SCALLY, Louise University of Melbourne -

FLORENINI, Michelle University of

Arts

Melbourne - Arts

SCHAFF, Caroline La Trobe University -

FOLETTA, Monique University of Melbourne

Bundoora - Economics

- Science

SHORT, Georgina University of Melbourne -

Years 4,5 and 6.

FOLEY, Julia Monash University - Clayton -

Commerce

The Year 4's, in their weekly half-hour session

Commerce/Law

SPILLANE, Christine Australian Catholic

FORD, Louise RMIT - City - Property

University - Mercy - Nursing

playing games, to prepare them for some more

FRANCIS, Carol RMIT - City - Public

STANFORD, Kathryn Victorian University of

serious study in Year 5.

Relations

Technology - St. Albans - Arts/Multidis.

The Year 5's are using a delightful book "Le

FRASER, Shivaun Office Traineeship -

TAYLOR, Emma University of Melbourne -

Kilmore Shire

Arts

FULTON, Marguerite Monash University -

TIGHE, Elizabeth University of Melbourne -

Clayton - Medicine

Arts

GARDINER, Louise Deakin University -

VAUGHAN, Martha-Anne Monash University

Geelong - Architecture

- Clayton - Science

GENOVESE, Debra Swinburne - Prahran -

VOLPE, Daniela Monash University - Clayton

Associate Diploma of Office Administration

- Arts

GIORGIONE, Alessandra Monash University

VONGHACK, Paris Monash University -

- Clayton - Business International Trade -

Clayton - Arts

de ferred ( Italy)

WILSON, Margaret University of Melbourne -

GRACEY, Jacinta University of Melbourne -

Arts - Transferred to Adelaide Arts

Hopefully, all the students will learn some

Science

ZAGON, Gizella Deakin University - Geelong

songs and conversations to perform to other

HALL, Nicole University of Melbourne -

- Science

students at assembly.

Science

ZI, Daphne University of Melbourne -

French is studied by Junior school students in

t

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will be learning songs, some vocabulary and

I

j

wombat d'Olivia" by Carolyn Sudlow. In their two sessions per week, they will be reading the book and doing the exercises and games that go with it.

The Year 6's are using "Arc en Ciel" by Ann Miller and Liz Roselman. This book is continued into Year 7. The course includes oral and

written exercises that cover the four major

Year 5 French class in action! Mrs. Ruth Taft

areas of language learning: listening, speak-

demonstrates a point to Fiona Dohrmann

ing, reading and writing.

(Year 5 Red)

Ruth Taft

Engineering


Past Pupil Profiles

Anne McCoy, an old girl of' Mandeville, has recently been awarded a Churchill Fellowship

LORETO

for 1993. Anne is Chief Physiotherapist at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, a position she has held for many years. The purpose of the Churchill Fellowship is to

Emma Readman - is now in her fifth year of

travel overseas next year to investigate the

Medicine, having left Mandeville at the end of

establishment and use of a paediatric gait

1987. Emma deferred for a year between

laboratory here in Melbourne.

TOORAK

Family News ENGAGEMENTS

Catherine Bradley to Peter Kudelka Loretta Waters to Anthony Vasquez Denise Murphy to Jeff Ferdinands

PAST PUPILS'

Sarah Croagh to Paul Pettenon

third and fourth years and travelled around

What is a Paediatric Gait Laboratc,ry?

Moira Curtain to Karun Singh (27/12/92)

Europe and America for most of that time.

Until recently, visual observations have been

This year Emma is based at the Austin

the only means of evaluating children with

ASSOCIATION

Anna Doyle to Robbie Beaton (20/2/92)

Hospital and she is looking forward to getting

problems in walking or gait, as it is technical-

out into the real world and using the knowl-

ly called. Assessment of gait is highly com-

edge that she has been steadily acquiring!

plex, and therefore interpretation by the eye,

We have endeavoured to make this list as

even for the most experienced, has proven dif-

accurate as possible, however, we would be

ficult.

glad to hear of any corrections or amend-

However, recent advances in both video tech-

ments we might need to make to our records.

nology and computer systems, now permit

Lisa Brownell - Left Loreto, Toorak in 1987

computer and later analysed, thus providing a

and commenced a Science Degree at

means of' documenting and measuring gait

Melbourne University. After three months

problems.

Lisa decided to leave Melbourne Uni and

As a result of this new technology, a Gait Laboratory service can be provided to any

Banking Corporation. Whilst working with

child who exhibits a gait disorder, to make

WBC Lisa started Economics part-time at La

decisions about a child's ongoing manage-

Trobe University and in 1990 decided to

ment, e.g. will surgery assist to improve walk-

return to full time study, leaving WBC and

ing, and if so, which procedure should be per-

changing from Economics to Commerce at La

formed?

Trobe Uni. To support herself Lisa worked

Although many gait laboratories exist in

part-time at Safeway and completed her Commerce Degree in 1992. In January of this year Lisa started work as an Auditor with

MEMBERSHIP RECORDS

Hancock, a daughter, Sasha Valentine. To Dominique (n6e Phipps) and Andrew

Surname

Smart, a daughter, Eloise Mena. To Louise (nde Antonie) and Terry Phillips, a daughter, Sally Irene.

Preferred Name

To Mardi (nde Pitt) and Glen Kiley, a son,

Ryan Ian (2/11/92).

Title

To Catherine (nde Willis) and Mark Worsnop, Addreqq

twin sons, Matthew Laurence and Nicholas Post Code...................

began working full time with the Westpac

BIRTHS

To Melissa (nde Checcucci) and Geoff

Christian Names..

images of the child's gait to be stored on a

MARRIAGES

David (2/12/92)

To Anni (n6e Ley) and Michael Cockburn, a Date of Birth

Maiden Name

daughter, Olivia Grace ( 11/12/92) To Elizabeth (nde Uren) and Peter Russell,

a

son, Lachlan Peter. Home Phone...................Business.....................

Occupation

DEATHS

Mimi Reynolds (15/4/91)

Patricia Gregory-Sinn, mother of Julia

North America and to a lesser extent in the

Loreto Mandeville Commenced.......................

William Mahar, husband of Nuala

Loreto Mandeville Final Year.

Peggy Flynn, past pupil, past member of staff

United Kingdom, there is no such facility for children in Australia.

Class Year

Ernst and Young.

Anne will investigate experience to date, in

In March this year Lisa was selected as the

ofAmerica, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Loreto Past Pupils' Association, please tick

winner of the Australian Society of CPA's

On her return it is proposed that the knowl-

appropriate box.

prize for the best graduating student in

edge Anne gains overseas will be used to

Accounting in 1992. Well done Lisa!

LI Annual Membership $15.00

establish a Gait Laboratory in Melbourne,

several overseas centres in the United States

providing children with a service of quality

We invite you to become a member of the

U Life Membership $95.00

Memorabilia For Sale

and excellence.

DIARIES $8.00

Attention

1993 Blue pocket diaries with gold Loreto crest

BIROS $7.00

Golfers !

Royal blue biro with Loreto crest COFFEE MUG $8.00

The 25th Annual Loreto Past Pupils' Golf Day will be held at Peninsula Country Golf Club on Monday 10th May, 1993. As this is our Silver Jubilee, the Golf Sub-committee would

like to make this a very special event, and we

White china mug with blue Loreto crest APRON $18.00

Blue plastic-coated apron featuring the Loreto crest

would be delighted to welcome all Loreto Past 4

Pupils who are golfers (young and old, good and bad) to Peninsula on 10th May, 1993. Any enquiries, please phone Jenny Carr on

PLAYING CARDS $18.00

Blue and white playing cards with gold Loreto crest

787 5610

MANDEV[LLE HALL PRINT $10.00 Lisa Brownell

30 x 42cm large black and white print of

Anne McCoy

Mandeville Hall, for framing MANDEVILLE HALL NOTE CARD

Irish

Past Pupils.· Reunion

Connections

We need you!

There is to be a reunion for this class level

I am writing to you as a fellow Past Pupil but

during the year. Any enquiries or offers to

also as the Careers Advisor at Loreto

help in the planning, please contact

Mandeville Hall.

Alice Ekberg (Vaughan ) 597 0879 (home)

Continue!

Class of'83

I have recently been involved in organising

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Patricia MeNullty (President, Loreto Past

our annual Careers Evening (Tuesday 30th

16 Green Parade, Sandringham

Pupil's Union, Ireland) recently visited the

March). As I searched for speakers to cover

Susannah Mott 592 3630 (home)

Convent, and caught up with some of the

approximately fifty different career areas, I

Nuns and Past Pupils. She brought with her

was dismayed to find that we have very little

the good wishes of all our Irish Connections

centralised information on the destinations or

and promises to keep in touch regularly.

careers of our Past Pupils. My aim is to set up a register of past students who would be

Reunion -

willing to participate in the School's Careers program in the following ways: a)as speakers at the Careers Evening and on other occasions

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L to R: Nikki Lee, Penny Gamble, Patricia McNullty, Sr. Ruth. Standing: Sue Griffin.

Class of'86

b)as employers willing to take on students for

On Sunday evening, November 29th 1992,

Work Experience

seventy-five "Old Mandeville Girls" met at the

c)as mentors for our graduates looking for

Kingston Hotel in Richmond for a reunion

their first job

dinner. One hundred and eighty five girls

If you require further information and/or are

were invited, and those invited completed

willing to be involved with regard to any of

HSC in 1986 or would have had they stayed

the above, please contact me at the school (tel:

at Mandeville.

826 0211) at your earliest convenience. We

Everyone appeared to have a great night

have such a wonderful resource in our Past

chatting with old friends and catching up on

Pupils. Let's work together for the benefit of'

all the news. We look forward to the ten year

our present students! Thank you.

reunion and hope to see just as many faces as

Mary McCarthy

we did last year!

Careers Advisor

Pkt 10 - $15.00

Black and white print of Mandeville Hall sold Pkt 5 - $7.50 with envelopes

All items are on display in the Junior School entrance foyer and may be purchased from the Swap Shop, 654 Orrong Road, Toorak. Opening hours 12.30 - 4.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday All enquiries to Kate Smith or Sally Curtain Phone 826 8768 during opening hours


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