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No. 8 MENTONE, Term 2, 1967. --·······------·----·------COUNCIL REPORT ro THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD AT THE SCHOOL ON JUNE 21st, 1967 Ladies and Gentlemen, but we cannot afford to be complacent. Some of our It it with real pleasure that I present this report to classroom provision is inadequate and must be replaced, you on behalf of the School Council. It is not my the Staff members as a whole are overloaded with report but that of the Council as a whole. periods and their staff-room facilities are not good; we need better facilities for Domestic Science, Library, Progress R£·port Since 1960 Music and Religious Instruction to mention just a few. Pn,pils--.Someti/l]es a School can show dramatic There is also the long-range development of the School evidence of progress over a period of twelve months. to be financed as it emerges from its "small-school" It is more realistic to look for progress over a longer phase and moves towards that which it will ultimately period and this is true of the Mentone C . of E. Girls' become. Grammar School. Under the capable guidance of Miss In all this we shall be drawing heavily on Miss Prudence Lewty, our Headmistress, the School has Lewty when she returns from overseas, and on Mrs. grown steadily from 280 pupils in 1960 to 420 in 1967, Kerr, the School Bursar and the Office Staff as they an increase of exactly 50%-no mean achievement. cope with the day-to-day task of making ends meet. Buildings and Land-This growth in the School popu­ This report would not be complete if it did not re­ lation has meant a corresponding development of our cord the School's grateful thanks to Miss Coxall who existing facilities. Since 1960 the Council has provided: resigned as Bursar just prior to her overseas trip. Many • Land at the Ivern Courts . $70,000 will know of the long hours and painstaking attention • A Junior School 70,000 to detail contributed by Miss Coxall to her task, and • Land adjacent to the Jnr. School 15,000 we wish her all the best on her return to a new job. • A Science Block 93,000 It was with real regret that the Council accepted The latter was made possible by a grant of some the resignation of Mr. Ivan McDonald as President. $34,000 from the Commonwealth Government and by His contribution to the School as parent and President the good graces of our Bankers, the A.N.Z. Bank. has been outstanding and we are fortunate that he is Classroom Equipment.-The provision of tables, able to remain a member of the Council. Our thanks chairs and other classroom equipment is a steady charge are also due to Mr. Mcilroy whose departure overseas e necessitated his resignation and to the Rev. John Bishop on the School's finances. Some refinements are made possi ble only by the generous support of the Mothers' who has resigned as Vicar of Mentone. In their place Club and particular individuals. The former provided we warmly welcome Mrs. Millar and the Rev. Francis the School with a very fine Language Laboratory while Morton. from the latter came a well equipped Geography Room. To Miss Aileen McCance the Council owes a real debt The School's gratitude goes to all the people concerned, of gratitude for her quiet and thoughtful leadership including Mr. Neil Buckridge, the fete organiser and during Miss Lewty's absence. We are very fortunate his many helpers. to have her experience available to us at this time. What of the Future?- A School does not just "grow". May God guide us as we try to fulfill His will for It r~qu_ires sound planning, enthusiastic leadership, a this School. contmumg core of loyal and competent teachers, and (Signed) KEN JAGO, strong parental support. In all of these we are fortunate President of the Council.

CONGRATULATIONS WELCOME We congratulate the President of the School Council, the Reverend K. B. Jago, on his appointment as Direc­ We are glad to welcome to the School community tor of the General Board of Religious . He the Reverend F . Morton of St. Augustine's Church, takes up his new position early next year. Mentone. During second term he has taken Assembly We regret this necessitates his retirement from the position of President. He has our very good wishes on alternate Tuesdays and trained twelve girls for Con­ for his new work. firmation. HOLY COMMUNION FAREWELL At the suggestion of the President of the School Coun­ The Reverend Canon P. St. John Wilson, who had cil, a monthly Celebration of Holy Communion is being acted as School Chaplain since 1965 and who had taken held at the School; Mr. Morton is taking this service. Assembly each Monday morning, left us at the end of We thank him for all the help he is giving us. First Term, when he retired from his position of Head­ master of . He left recently VISITORS for Canada where he intends to visit members of his family in Toronto and to further his theological studies. Two visiting clergymen have accepted our invitation We are very grateful to Canon Wilson for all he gave to take morning assembly. The Reverend P. J. Hara­ to the School and his unfailing interest in its activities. dence of St. Aidan's, Parkdale visited us on the 17th We were delighted to learn from the Queen's Birthday July; and Reverend G. B. Lucas of St. Matthew's, Honours List that he had been awarded the O.B.E. Cheltenham, on the 1st August. and congratulate him warmly. We wish him and Mrs. Wilson a very happy trip overseas. MISS BATES On the 19th July, Miss E. Bates, who is connected CONFIRMATION with the Church Missionary Society, and has for many On Sunday, 30th July, at a service held in St. years been in Pakistan teaching and training teachers Augustine's Church, Mentone, at 3 p.m., the Right entertained us with a lively documentary about her Reverend Dr. Felix Arnott, Bishop Coadjutor, confirmed work. With the aid of slides we were able to see the the following girls: harsh conditions which exist in Pakistan at the present Jennifer Arnold, Ann Boanas, Pauline Brightling, time and work which is being carried out there. Miss Edwina Dorward, Margaret Forsyth, Deidre Glass, Carol Bates wore the national costume of the Pakistani women Howard, Deborah Keech, Jane Kop, Rikki Kop, Carol to demonstrate the different ways in which it was worn. Smith, Annette Sonnenberger. After the service the candidates, their parents and e PARENTS AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION godparents had afternoon tea at the School, where they had an opportunity of meeting Bishop Arnott. The two functions sponsored by the Parents and Friends' Association this term were a theatre night for STAFF CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS the Ray Milland show "Hostile Witness" and the Careers Evening. In May Mrs. Riches attended a Maths Observation Those parents and friends who attended· "Hostile Council Meeting, and Mrs. Frank and Miss Don a Witness" all agreed that the entertainment and supper Maths Seminar. at the theatre provided a very good night out. It was During the May holidays Miss Mccance attended regrettable, however, that the attendance numbers were the Australian College of Education Eighth Annual too small to make the outing a financial success, and Conference in Hobart on the subject "Schools, Colleges we look forward to a greater support from the parents and Society". and their friends at future occasions. In June, Miss McCance, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Les­ The Careers Evening on July 14th once again demon­ lie and Miss Robinson attended a demonstration on strated how popular this event is with the parents and English poetry teaching by a Canadian teacher, Mr. children. The School hall was filled to capacity and Powell, at P.L.C.; and Mrs. Elliott attended a Latin the specialist speakers provided first class material on Teachers' Conference at University. a wide variety of professions. In July, Mrs. Fallon attended a Maths conference at Mr. Drummond who spoke on the topic "Evaluating Mordialloc High School. a Career" has offered to speak to parents only (includ­ ing their friends) on the subject of "How to assist your children in their school work", and it is intended to ar­ U~ITED NATIONS CONFERENCE range for Mr. Drummond to be our guest speaker at I was one of the eight students to represent Victoria our Parents and Parents' Friends' evening at the com­ at a United Nations Inter-School Conference which was mencement of 1st Term, 1968. -J. P. Acocks. held in Adelaide during the May holidays. Altogether 54 students from six Australian States met for the five MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION days of the conference. Various speakers gave lectures relating to the theme The Mothers' Association has had another busy term. "Education for International Co-operation", and then e There was a most successful Morning Coffee and Oppor­ we broke into discussion groups. The conference was a tunity Shop held at the home of our Treasurer, Mrs. valuable experience and one which I enjoyed very much. D. Kinder. We also held a Theatre Morning and Lun­ -Jenny Frewin. cheon at the Forum where we saw a thrilling film "Torn Curtain". The final function this term was a Morning Coffee at Mrs. Lukey's where we had a most interesting MENTONE GIRLS' GRAMMAR OLD GIRLS' talk and display of Australian Gem Stones. Our main CLUB effort for the remainder of the year is to raise funds to Activities purchase a Duplicator for the School. Tuesday, 6th June.-Meeting at School. Discussion of plans for future and Dinner Dance-Supper. COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS Tuesday, 4th July.-Visit to Mordialloc Library. Talk by Mrs. Horn, the Librarian, questions, discussion­ Thirty-two Intermediate girls sat for these scholarships Supper. Attendance about 20. in examinations held at the School on 26th and 27th Friday, 7th July.-Dinner Dance at Monash Hotel. July. About 70 attended. A most enjoyable night. Tuesday, 1st August.- Meeting at the School. A talk APPEAL on Floral Art. Future plans include a barbecue picnic, a wine tasting The School is in urgent need of several pianos of and a progressive dinner, but most important of all good make and in good condition. We should be glad -the Annual Dinner on Tuesday, 5th December. to hear from anyone who has such a piano and would President: Marion Weir. like to donate it to the School or sell it at a reasonable Secretary: Jeanne McPherson. price. Treasurer: Eileen Hunter. SCHOOL ACTIJ!I11ES TRIP TO FLINDERS RANGES THE SCHOOL BALL A party of twenty girls, escorted by Mrs. Keys and The Annual School Ball was held at the Beaumaris Mrs. Fallon, boarded a bus at Ansett terminal on Fri­ Community Centre on Friday, 21st July. The hall was day, 19th May, at 8 p.m. in readiness for their trip very attractively decorated; large white daisies with to Wilpena Chalet, in the Flinders Ranges, about 250 bright yellow centres were suspended round the walls miles north of Adelaide. After changing buses in Adel­ on strips of dark green paper and white and yellow bal­ aide next morning, they arrived at their destination at loons hung in clusters. The colour scheme was carried 4.30 p.m. During the four days spent at the Chalet, through to the supper room, the tables being decorated a total of nearly one thousand miles was travelled in with white and yellow flowers. A sumptuous supper was bus and jeep touring the· Flinders Ranges. Some of the served by members of the Mothers' Club to whom we more energetic members also walked many miles ex­ offer our sincere thanks. ploring the country of "Starlight", the bushranger of All who attended agreed that it was a very enjoyable "Robbery Under Arms" fame. function and the members of the Ball Committee are During the evenings, slides and films were shown by to be congratulated on their organization of such a the staff at the Chalet, and the highlight of the trip was successful Ball. the fancy dress party, held on the last night there. The girls had such a wonderful time that they were LEAVING ENGLISH SEMINAR reluctant to board the bus for the homeward trip. On June 17th, Mr. I. V. Hansen, second examiner, CAREERS EVENING addressed teachers of Leaving English forms on the re- quirements for the external examination. . Jn spite of the very inclement weather, the Assembly He discussed every aspect of the paper but dealt, m Hall was packed to capacity on Friday evening, 14th particular, with the new "wide reading" compulsory July. Parents and girls came along to listen to the question and stressed the need for students to read as e speakers gathered by the Parents and Friends' Associa­ much as possible-not necessarily confining themselves tion to talk on such careers as Physiotherapy, Librarian­ ship, Dental Nursing or Reception, Air Hostess and to those books which are prescribed. careers in a large commercial enterprise. Next year's course for Leaving and Matriculation students lists a large number of books for general read­ After speakers had given an outline of the qualifica­ tions required by . their various professions and had ing and parents can do much to help their children, spoken about the opportunities open to girls entering whatever their age, by encouraging them to read as much these fields of service, a very interesting talk was given as possible. by Mr. G. Drummond entitled "Evaluating a Career". MACBETI-1 Mr. Drummond told the girls that when they are con­ Several versions of Shakespeare's tragedy "Macbeth" sidering a career, they must first ask themselves the have been seen by the Leaving Forms this year, one question, "What have I to offer?" After making a very being performed at the New Alexander Theatre. at Mon­ critical personal assessment, they must then set about ash University on Thursday, 1st June. The girls were to improve themselves as much as possible in order to accompanied by Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. Keys. gain the best opportunities that are offering. The producers had gone to trouble to create "atmos­ When the speakers had finished, the meeting broke phere", particularly in the scenes involving the Witches; up into groups where the speakers gave detailed infor­ and were very successful in this. mation to interested parents and children. Supper was Although we were disappointed in the play as a served in the drawing room by members of the Parents whole, it gave us an opportunity of seeing the new and Friends' Association. theatre, which is a most unusual building. We hope Mr. Acocks is to be congratulated on his choice of to be able to visit it again on future occasions. speakers and on the general success of the evening. CAREERS NIGHT - MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY THE ADMIRABLE CRICHTON On 16th June some Leaving girls and their parents Girls from V.P. and V.G . attended a performance attended the Victorian Women Graduates' Careers Night of "The Admirable Crichton" on Thursday, 6th July, in Wilson Hall. at 8 p.m., at the Hampton High School. Mrs. Fallon Following several addresses by representatives from and Mrs. Keys escorted the girls. the Faculties of Arts, Science and Medicine, discussion The play was produced and acted by students of groups were held under the supervision of University Hampton High School and although it opened rather e lecturers, tutors and graduates. Jn these groups, advice slowly, the tempo increased with the opening of Act together with literature concerning the choice of courses 2. Hampton High School is to be congratulated on its in tertiary education and suitable careers was available. production, which was of a high standard. A great ANTIGONE deal of work must have been put into the scenery, On Tuesday, 30th May, the Matriculation and Leav­ created by the Art students. ing French students attended a performance of "Anti­ All the girls who attended found the evening both gone", a play to be studied this year by the Matricu­ educational and entertaining. lation French class. MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY AND SOCIAL The play, a contemporary version of the old Greek STUDIES legend, was presented by a visiting French Theatre Company. As they entered the theatre, the students Girls from IV.G, 111.P and 111.G visited the Board received a copy of the play and were able, with the of Works' Theatrette on Tuesday, 1st August. They help of the text, to follow the fast moving foreign were shown a very interesting colour film on the Mel­ language. The performance was enjoyed by all and bourne Master Plan which was first offered to the pub­ gave rise to vivid classroom discussion. lic in 1954. The Senior Town Planner and the Publicity Officer talked to the girls about the history of the town PLANETARIUM planning in Melbourne and future plans for our city. On May 30th, Forms I, II and IV accompanied by We were later conducted over the Housing Commis­ Mrs. Page and Mrs. Murfett visited the Museum and sion Estates at North Melbourne and Prahran and saw Planetarium. The Planetarium is a large room with some reclamation work in process at Fitzroy. a domed ceiling and circular rows of seats. A large The excursion was of particular interest to our girls complex projector is in the centre of the room and pro~ because of their current historical studies of city life ject~ points of _light on to the dome to show heavenly before and after town planning. ~od1es and their movement. During the morning some The teachers accompanying the excursion were Mrs. time was also spent touring the Museum. Perkins, Mrs. Leslie and Miss Davey. A PLEASANT LA TIN AFTERNOON INTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES On 13th July, Middle School students were invited by the Classical Teachers' Association to a "Pleasant BASKETBALL Latin Afternoon" held at the University High School, We have had a most successful year of basketball. The Parkville. Senior A team (Captain, Helen Starling) and the Under Twelve girls from IIIP attended with their Latin 13 A team each, for the first time, won the Southern teacher, Mrs. Elliott. Districts Sports Association Cup. We congratulate these The University High School's hall was packed with teams. students from many schools. The programme was most At pre~ent we are playing House Matches, with one interesting: Senior team and two Under 14 teams representing each house. Miss B. Keane of Brighton High School talked on A new system of Inter-form matches has been started "Roman Cooking"; this year. Each form has an A, B, C and, if possible, Miss K. Tippett of Methodist Ladies' College on D team to enable each girl to take part in some team "Roman Fashions". This talk was illustrated by coloured competition. slides and by a "Mannequin Parade". (Two school For the first time our 6th Grade Primary team played girls modelled Roman dresses). a match; they were successful in defeating Kilvington. Another very interesting talk was by Mr. P. Bryce Results of Inter-School Matches to date in Term II: of the University High School on "Roman Coins". Senior A.- But what our girls enjoyed most, was two plays in Shelford d. Mentone; Mentone d. St. Leonard's; Men­ Latin by the Middle School students of Whitefriars tone d. M.L.C. (Elsternwick); Mentone d. Kilvington; College, some "Satirical Scenes" from Roman History Mentone d. Firbank; Mentone d. Kilbreda; Mentone by Middle School students of Melbourne High School, d. Kilbreda. and particularly the Sing-Along in Latin, featuring Senior B.- among other popular songs, the translation of "Waltz­ Shelford d. Mentone; Mentone d. Firbank; Mentone e ing Matilda". d. Kilbreda; Kilbreda d. Mentone. Under 15 A.- MERCER HOUSE EXCURSION Firbank d. Mentone; Mentone d. Shelford; St. Leon­ ard's d. Mentone; Kilbreda d. Mentone; Mentone d. On 28th June, a party of Intermediate girls, accom­ M .L.C.; Kilvington d. Mentone. panied by Mrs. Fallon, attended "Open Day" at Mercer Under 15 B.- House, the Associated Teachers' Training Institute. The Mentone d. Kilbreda; Firbank d. Mentone; Shelford students of the College acted as hosts, and conducted d. Mentone. small groups of two or three on a guided tour of Under 13 A.- the college and its facilities. All the girls were most Mentone d. Shelford; Kilbreda d. Mentone; Kilbreda impressed at the variety of work done there, and the d. Mentone; Mentone d. St. Leonard's; Mentone d. informality of the instruction provided. At least some Kilvington. members of the party have definite plans to become Under 13 B.- future Mercer House students. Kilbreda d. Mentone; Kilbreda d. Mentone; Mentone d. St. Leonard's. DANCING CLASSES FENCING CLUB Girls from the Intermediate and sub-Intermediate forms gladly accepted the invitation of Mentone Boys' This term has been very eventful for the Fencing Grammar School to join their dancing class. Lessons Club. At the beginning of the term we welcomed ten take pl ace as a rule on Friday afternoons after school. Form I girls as new members. A group of the Form We thank Mentone Boys' Grammar School for giving III girls a~sisted with a display of fencing at the Boat us this opportunity of forming the combined class. Show, and Deborah Stewart was chosen to take part in a display given before the Governor of Victoria. THE SCHOOL LIBRARY Five girls entered the Under 15 Victorian Champion­ ships. Deborah Stewart and Cheryl Membrey reached The School Council, who fully realise the importance the Semi-Final. Kerri Bell reached the final eight and to the School of an adequate Library, this term made came seventh. a very generous grant to library funds. Members of Matches.- staff enthusiastically handed in to the Librarian a list Mentone d. Norwood High School, 7 bouts to 2 bouts. e of books they considered either really necessary to or Mitcham d. Mentone, 6 bouts to 3 bouts. desirable for their work, and Mrs. Douglas has been Mentone d. Melbourne Girls' Grammar School, 11 laying out the money to the best possible advantage. Of bouts to 4 bouts. course, she never comes to the end of the list of books requested. CHESS CLUB The School Chess Club has been competing in the FORM I - CLUBS Inter-School Competition this term, and has improved This year an experiment has been made to relieve on its performance in previous years. In addition, we the pressure on School Clubs. During First term, the shall be playing friendly matches with other schools Form I girls were excluded from the usual clubs, in the district, after school, when competition matches and a special programme for this weekly one-hour are over. Next term, we shall be holding our Annual period was planned for them by Mrs. Hunter and Cake and Sweet Stall, to raise money for our protegee, Mrs. Wilson. At the end of First term, approximately Uma. 20 of the children sought admission to certain Clubs Inter-School Chess Competition Results which were able to accommodate them. Round 1: Mentone Grammar 3 - Mentone Girls' Considerable variety of activity has been enjoyed by Grammar 2. Form I in the weekly session. There have been ex­ Round 2: Oakleigh High School 4½ - Mentone ½. cursions, visiting speakers and recreational activities. Round 3: Bonbeach High School 3½ - Mentone 1½. The tastes of the children have been catered for as far Round 4: College 5 - Mentone 0. as possible- lovers of animals, ballet, skating, acting, Round 5: Cheltenham High School 3 - Mentone - . have had their turn. Round 6: Mordialloc-Chelsea High School 4½ If any parents or friends of the school have sugges­ Mentone ½. tions for speakers or interesting activities during Term Round 7: Peninsular Grammar 4 - Mentone 1. III (Wednesdays 11.45 to 12.45 p.m.) we would be happy to consider their suggestions. FRASER l!lr MORPHET PTY, LTD . . PRAHRA.H