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A CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

No. 7. MENTONE, Term 1, 1967. e

who, · rather diffidently, embarks on the all-important "RESULTS" matriculation year. She may not pass the whole matriculation examination, but if, during the year, she From the first days of the year, tension increases for gains in confidence, develops powers of initiative, learns girls, parents, even teachers, awaiting the fateful day, to take responsibility, benefits from discussions with this year January 11, when the· first lists of "results" more adult minds, and leaves school ready to take her appear· in the newspapers. With them come inevitably place as a useful member of the community, who can elation or disappointment, comparison of the achieve- say that her results are not good? Or the Leaving girl ments of one school with another, of one pupil with who may miss a subject, but during the year has learned another, or, unfortunately, sometimes of one member of to think for herself and to realise the value of hard a family with another. What so many people fail to work? realise is that the papers print "examination" results, and, Browning says, "A man's reach should exceed his though these are of great importance as they affect a grasp," and he emphasises repeatedly the fact that we girl's career, there may be unpublished results still more grow by striving and that effort, not only achievement, important. There is the girl not very strong academically counts. Let us try to. remember this next January.

MISS LEWTY'S HOLIDAY OVERSEAS SPEECH DAY, 1966 On March 4, the Headmistress, Miss Lewty, accom- panied by Miss Coxall, left by the S.S. "Oronsay" for Speech Day was held on the afternoon of Saturday, her well-earned holiday overseas. Her main aim is to December 10, and was a combination of the Dedication visit her family in England, but she plans to visit various and Opening of the Science Laboratories and Senior schools and to gather ideas on educational matters. She Speech Night. After the formal ceremony and the pre- - and Miss Coxall were looking forward particularly to a sentation of the prizes by Bishop Arnott, parents and tour in the Grecian islands and an opera performance friends gathered informally for afternoon tea under the at La Scala in Milan. We wish them both a very happy trees. holiday. The new building was dedicated by the Right Reverend During Miss Lewty's absence Miss McCance is Acting Felix Arnott, Bishop Coadjutor. It was then officially Headmistress. opened by Senator the Honourable J. G. Gorton, Minis- ter for Works and Minister in Charge of Common- SCHOOL OFFICERS, 1967 wealth Activities in Education and Research, who has Head Prefect: Laurine Gaston. done so much to assist the schools by promoting the Commonwealth Science Grant. Prefects: Mary Andrews, Pamela Bryant, Sue Davies, Judith Fraser, Jenny Frewin, Marion Millar, Jocelyn The new building consists of laboratories for physics Parkes. and chemistry, biology and general science, and a cen- Sub-Prefects: Sue Andrews, Christine Cooke, Janis tral preparation room. All the main rooms are equipped Curry, Dianne Follett, Mary Harris, Sue Holten, for screening films. The space beneath the laboratories Elizabeth Ibbetson, Suzy Lloyd-Williams, Elizabeth has been concreted and is invaluable for assemblies, Mudge, Judy Fraser, Nelleke Schreuders, Roslyn sporting activities and as a lunch area. Spooner, Helen Starling, Sue Watts. Full use is being made of all the facilities of the build- House Captains: Grammar, Marion Millar; Kent, Sue ings, and staff and girls are very proud of them and Davies; St. Margaret's, Mary Andrews. grateful to those who have made them possible. TERM DATES STAFF NEWS Second Term begins on Monday, 29th May, and ends As is usual in a growing school such as ours, we have Thursday, 24th August. had several changes and some very welcome additions to our staff this year. Mrs. Page and Mrs. Murfett have Queen's Birthday Holiday: Monday, 12th June. taken over the responsibility of teaching Science, and Half-term Holiday: Friday, 7th July. we welcome them, although we were sorry to farewell Mrs. Ramsden and Mr. Brazier. Mrs. Holland has replaced Mrs. Northam as Art Teacher, and Miss Davey MENTONE GIRIS' GRAMMAR OLD GffiLS' has taken over the Geography and Social Studies pre- ASSOCIATION viously taught by Miss Shelton, who has taken a post in a Sydney school. Miss May left us to join the staff President, Marion Weir. Vice-Presidents, Dianne of M.L.C., and we were very pleased to welcome back Pugsley, Susan Henderson. Secretary, Jeanne McPher- Mrs. Hammond as Senior English Mistress. Mrs. Elliott son. Treasurer, Eileen Hunter. Theatre Secretary, Sue is our new Latin teacher. Dorrity. Committe-e: Pam. Perry, Gail Dorrity, Mar- It is always disappointing to lose a reliable and garet Voigt, Dale Keys, Diana James. conscientious teacher, and we miss just that in Mrs. Le Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month, Couteur, who had been a member of our staff for nine years. We wish her well in whatever she may choose usually at the School. to do in the future. Two other new names appear on This year- our records, but they are not new staff members-Miss February: The Annual Meeting and Election of Office- O'Brien was married during the summer vacation and bearers, and a welcome to new Old Girls took the form is now Mrs. Evans; and Mrs. Johnston became Mrs. of a Social Evening at Susan Henderson's home. About Tarrant during the Easter break. We offer them both forty were present. Games and chatter; girls who had our congratulations and best wishes for future happiness. .A, just left school catching up on news and telling each f WEe w1eredsabd to farew1ell Mishs Coxall when she sailed - other about their new occupations. or ng an , ut we we come er successor, Mrs. Kerr, who is settling in very well as our new bursar. March: A meeting at school. Arrangements for the We extend a warm welcome to all the newcomers, and Fete were discussed. Two nights before the Fete were hope that, under the rush and bustle of a very busy set aside for cooking and packing sweets at Marion staff, they will recognise a sincere interest in their well- Weir's home. We manned the Sweets Stall at the Fete, being. and made $94. April: A short meeting took place at the Mentone CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS Bowl, followed by bowling. Theatre parties have been Since last year, various members of Staff have attended arranged to the Osipov Russian Ballet, Half a Six- Conferences or Seminars in connection with their pence, and the Spanish Dancers. subjects. May: A meeting of members of the Old Girls' Asso- During the Christmas holidays, Mrs. Fajdiga and Mrs. ciation has been arranged at the school for May 2, when Leslie attended a Training Session in connection with Mr. Kurt Albrecht will speak on Old China. their "Ecoutez et Parlez" method of French teaching, and Mrs. Fallon attended a two-day conference on the Tennis: A team consisting of D. James, F. Andrew, teaching of New Syllabus Maths. in Form III. J. Morris, and A. Tuppen is representing us in the "A" This term, Mrs. Wilson has attended a seminar on Grade Section of the Grammarians' and Public Schools' 'Testing in History," Mrs. Crombie one on Chemistry, Tennis Association. Our first match against M.L.C., and Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. Tarrant the Fourth Annual Hawthorn, resulted in a win for Mentone, three rubbers Conference of the Victorian Association for the Teach- to one. ing of English. We have been represented by M. Weir and J. McPher- son at two meetings of the Combined Old Girls' Club. SAINT PAUL'S CATHEDRAL SERVICE On Sunday, March 12, the Acting Headmistress and the Head Prefect represented the School at a Service MENTONE GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL of Thanksgiving at Saint Paul's Cathedral. The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Frederick Donald e PARENTS' AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION Coggan, D.D., Lord Archbishop of York, was the The combined General Meeting and New Parents' preacher at the service, which commemorated the 150th Meeting was held on Friday, March 3, 1967, and a new Anniversary of the British and Foreign Bible Society in committee for 1967 elected. Staff members and repre- . sentatives of the School Council and the other school auxiliaries spoke to parents of their various responsi- MOTHERS' ASSOCIATION bilities to the school. Office-bearers: President, Mrs. J. Millar. Vice-Presi- dent, Mrs. H. Stanton. Secretary, Mrs. B. Kidson. Trea- Your new P.F.A. Committee is:-President, Mr. H. surer, Mrs. J. Kinder. P. Acocks. Vice-President, Mr. Neil Buckeridge. Secre- tary, Mrs. Watson. Tre'3Surer, Mr .N. Doble. Mem- The Association holds meetings on every second Tues- bers: Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Weir, Mr. H .Keogh, Mr. K. M. day of the month at 1.30 p.m. at the school. There were D. Brodrick, Mr. B. L. Turner, Mrs. McCalman, Mr. D. good attendances at the first meeting of the year and at Smibert, Mr. N. Bell. the Morning Coffee Party at the home of the President. During first term, working bees were held weekly to For 1967, your committee will, as usual, be organis- work for the Fete. With the help of the profits from ing a Careers Evening on Friday, July 14, 1967, and we the Fetes in 1966 and 1967, and the money the Mothers' assure parents that this particular event will be of great Association raised last year, the School Language Labora- benefit to girls in and above Form 3. tory has been paid for. Planning has already commenced on a theatre night Social functions this term include a Morning Coffee and a family outing. We will be advising you further Party with a Vibrator Demonstration at the home of in due course of all of these functions, and we look Mrs. N. Buckeridge; an "American Tea" Luncheon at forward to strong support from all the parents and the Mordialloc Hotel; a Dinner Dance at the Monash friends of the school. Hotel. THE ANNUAL FETE by second formers; ice-cream and soft drinks. There were prizes for lucky envelopes, buttons, guessing games The Annual School Fete, organised by the Parents' and lucky dips. There were also a trampoline, trick Association, with Mr. Neil Buckeridge as convener, was bicycles, a miniature train, an art show and competition held on Saturday, March 18, and, as usual, proved an run by the Matriculation form, a Cookery Competition, unqualified · success. Despite the gloomy forecast, the a Gymnastics Display arranged by Mr. O'Neill, of East weather was kind, and the cheerful enthusiasm of stall- Bentleigh. Mr. Wallis had a very busy time engraving holders and customers alike may well have been due, in medallions and dog discs. part, to relief from the oppressive heat of the previous The final result of all these activities is estimated week. at $1705. Almost every taste was catered for. There were stalls It is impossible to name and thank individually all for aprons, books, plants, toys, groceries, vegetables, those who worked so hard to make the Fete such a jams, fancy goods, gifts, white elephants. The hungry success, but to all the School is very grateful. We do were well supplied with sweets, cakes, fairy floss, a bar- feel, however, that a special word of thanks goes to becue luncheon; morning and afternoon tea (delicious Mr. C. Hall, who went to so much trouble to provide Devonshire teas!) provided by the staff and ably served for us the "little train."

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

EXCURSIONS SOCIAL SERVICES Girls from all forms have been on excursions or seen The Management of the Mordialloc-Chelsea Com- - plays in connection with their work. munity Hospital were most appreciative of the amount The Fifth and Sixth Forms saw a performance of of goods collected in Term 3 last year by the girls "Macbeth," and Forms I to IV a performance of "The in response to their appeal for tinned foods. Each year Merchant of Venice," presented by the Young Eliza- the hospital conducts this tin appeal in place of the bethan Players at Mentone Girls' High School. former yearly egg appeal. A total of 417 articles was sent to the hospital, the value of the goods being approxi- The Leaving Geography Class went to Mentone Beach mately $50.75. to study erosion. Forms IF and IS visited the offices of 'The Standard In December, girls attended a Puppet Show given by News" at Cheltenham; the Intermediate Form saw a per- Miss Beacham in aid of the Save the Children Fund. As formance of "The Winslow Boy," and Forms IV and III, a result of this and other Puppet Shows given to Mel- accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, visited the Exhibition of bourne school children, $272 was sent to the Fund. Australiana at Illawarra House. Tasmanian Bushfire Appeal: Parents, staff and girls Miss Bowie arranged a very pleasant evening, when contributed generously to the collection made for the a large party saw the Spanish Dancers at Her Majesty's Tasmanian Bushfire Relief, and a cheque for $250 was Theatre. The Matriculation Literature Class saw a per- sent to the Lord Mayor's Fund. formance of "A Man for All Seasons" at Monash National Guide Dog Training Centre, Kew: Jedda, University. a black Labrador trained at the National Guide Dog In the Primary School, girls from Grade 5 visited Training Centre, visited the School with her mistress, the Council Chambers, where Councillor Hawkins and Miss Ryan, and Mrs. White. After Miss Ryan's inter- Mr. Grut showed them the various rooms and explained esting talk to Forms IF and IS, Andrea Ellis presented how the members of the Council and the staff organise her with a cheque for $17 as a contribution from the the running of the City of Mordialloc. Grades 3 and 4 School to the Training Centre. went on a Nature Excursion to the beach and a walk The Primary School children collect fortnightly for around Mentone. The Kindergarten and Prep. 1 and 2 the Red Cross. went to the Botanical Gardens, where they collected leaves and seeds and fed the ducks; and to the beach to This year, the amount collected in Lenten Boxes for collect shells and observe sea-life. the A.B.M. amounted to $66. CLUBS RED CROSS GARDEN PARTY Clubs swung into action on the first Wednesday in On Saturday, March 18, Dianne Lewis, Gail Chap- the School year, and are functioning well. This year, man, Kathleen Mcinerny, and Karen Ker represented girls may belong to the following clubs:- the School's Red Cross Club at the Governor's Youth Art, Ballet, Bridge, Chess, Choir, Citizenship, Garden Party at Government House. Besides members Cookery, Craft, Drama, Fencing, Italian, Needlework, of School Red Cross circles, the gathering included Red Cross, Science, Sketching and Sport. scouts, guides, cadets, and youth club delegates, all seated on the lawns of Government House. When Sir First Form girls do not belong to clubs this year, but Rohan and Lady Delacombe arrived, the Footscray State during the clubs' periods they go on excursions, listen to School Brass Band played the National Anthem. visiting speakers, or take part in some extra-curricular activity arranged for them by Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Throughout the morning we were entertained by music Hunter. by the Ladies' Pipe Band, a gymnastics display by naval instructors, and a life-saving display by the Police Life- BANK EDUCATION LECTURES saving Club. A humorous note was provided by a clown Early in March our Leaving Commercial Class re- stranded on the roof of Government House until he was ceived a very instructive talk from Mr. A. P. Dodds, of rescued by firemen using one of their longest extension the Bank Education Service, who took as his topic, ladders. Refreshments were served in marquees around "Money, People and Banking." The girls are looking the lawns, and provided a very friendly conclusion to forward to the second lecture, which will be given early a most enjoyable morning. in second term. SWIMMING OTHER SPORTS This year, the House Swimming Sports were held at Three of our Leaving students, Pamela Jackson, Mere- the Sprin'gvale Municipal Pool on the morning of dith Buchanan, and Meredith Raissis, are keen water March 10. polo players. They played for the Sandringham Water Vociferously encouraged by their supporters, the three Polo Club against Essendon in the Grand Final, but houses battled for supremacy. Having won both the were defeated. Pam. is goal-keeper, Meredith Raissis Cup and the Stanton Memorial Trophy for Junior House plays back, and Meredith Buchanan, who also repre- points, Grammar is now justifiably optimistic about sented Victoria in the match against Tasmania, plays in future results. forward position. Mrs. Millar presented the prizes, which included the Competing in the Sandringham Little Athletics, Cathie Harold Douglas Memorial Trophy won by Linda Mar- Morrison, of Form Ils, bas earned two gold medals, one shall, and the Kathleen Davidson Memorial Trophy, for the one hundred metre under 12 sprint, the other for which was "shared" by Meredith Buchanan and Janine the under 12 seventy metre hurdles. She has also won Lording, who went off . happily, each holding one side! three first and two third pennants. At the Southern Districts' Association Swimming TENNIS Sports, held at the Olympic Pool on March 15, the The School Council has appointed Mr. Neville Gall Aggregate Cup was won by St. Leonard's, our team com- as Manager of the lvern Club and Tennis Coach to the ing second and M.L.C., Elsternwick, third. St. Leonard's School. also won the Senior Cup. On the day, our team was Mr. Gall was Schoolboy Tennis Champion in 1945- placed second for the Junior Cup, but later we were 1946, while he was attending Haileybury College; played informed that a technical error had been made, and we "A" Grade Pennant Tennis in Victoria and South Aus- had won the Cup. t~alia, and ,was a member of the Linton Cup Squad. He The School was delighted at the news. We congratu- has been coaching in Adelaide and since 1A late all our swimmers on their success. 1955. •

ACADEJJfIC SUCCES~~S - 1966

Members of the staff and girls are to be congratulated 46/ 53; French, 25 / 31; Latin, 3/3; History of Australia on the following examination results:- and the Pacific, 36/ 48; Art, 14/19; Needlework, 21 / 21 · Matriculation: 13 out of 18 candidates gained the Physical Education, 6/ 6; Piano, Practical 2/ 2· Sociai Matriculation Certificate. Studies, 7 /10; Shorthand and Typing, 4/14; Co~mercial Principles, 10/ 10. First Class Honours: Elizabeth Heathcote (Chemistry), Alexis Hughes (French). SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES, 1966 Second Class Honours: Vicki Adamson (French, Gen. Maths.), Francine Andrew (British History), Elizabeth Junior Government Scholarships: Gael Allan, Sue Bar- Heathcote (App. Maths., Physics), Cheryl James nett, Jane Beckingsale, Kerri Bell, Kathryn Brodrick (Biology, Chemistry), Judith McMaster (Greek History), Deborah Fraser, Julie Gale, Debra Howieson, Noelin; Linda Rubis (British History), Julie Slattery (Greek His- Keys, Barbara Leopold, Heather Lindsay, Jane Moir, tory), Trudy Verwey (Geography). Jo-Anne Mccann, Frances Mcilroy, Victoria Prowse, Commonwealth Scholarships: Vicki Adamson, Eliza- Sally-Anne Southey, Keryn Thompson, Joanne Thomson, beth Heathcote, Cheryl Jarries. Roslyn Townsend, Jennifer Williamson. Advanced Education Scholarship: Alexis Hughes. Commonwealth Secondary Scholarships: Jillian Bat- tersbury, ~ary Hall, Pamela Jackson, Dianne Lewis, Subject Analysis: English Expression, 17 /18; French, Heather Ricks, Sandra Shannon. 5/ 5; (one 1st and one 2nd Class Hon.); Pure Maths., Kindergarten Training Colleg£• Scholarship: Elizabeth • 1/1; Applied Maths., l/ 1; one 2nd Class Hon.); General Church. • Maths., 4/ 6 (one 2nd Class Hon.); Physics, 3/ 4 (one 2nd Class Hon.); Chemistry, 4/ 4 (one 1st and one 2nd Council Scholarships: Debra Coombs (full), Ruth Law- Class Hon.); Biology, 7 I 14 (one 2nd Class Hon.); Geo- rence (half), both from the Aspendale State School· Sub- graphy, 5/7 (one 2nd Class Hon.); Greek History, 9/12 Intermediate (within the School): Susan Hay. ' (two 2nd Class Hons.); British History, 9/11 (two 2nd Old Girls' Association Bursaries: Laurine Gaston, Class Hons.); Art, 1/ 1; Piano (practical), 1/ 1. Jennifer Waite. Leaving: 45 candidates sat for 252 subjects, gaining 204 passes three passed in seven subjects, nine in six CONGRATULATIONS subjects; 13 in five subjects; two in four subjects. We congratulate the following girls:- Subject Analysis: English, 38/ 45; Maths. I, 14/15; Maths. II, 8/ 9; Physics, 5/ 6; Chemistry, 5/8; Biology, Rubina Lopez won 2nd Prize and Lynette Stanton 3rd 12/17; Geography, 19/ 25; French, 13/16; Greek His- Prize in the Moomba Embroidery Competition. These tory, 22/29; Art, 8/11; Commercial Principles, 27 / 30; prizes were Moomba plaques donated by the Melbourne Commercial Practice, 1/2; Shorthand/ Typing, 3/7; City Council. Needlework, 15/15. Ma~y Hall wo~ a Book Review Prize in a competition Intermediate: 58 candidates sat for 428 subjects, gain- orgamsed by Hememann's to celebrate the printing of ing 372 passes - 18 passed in nine subjects, eight passed the hundredth book in the "Windmill" series. in eight subjects, six passed in seven subjects, and eight Jennifer Frewin is one of the eight pupils chosen passed in six subjects. from Australian schools to attend the United Nations Subject Analysis: English Expression, 48 / 58; Maths. Conference in Adelaide in May. A., 28/ 28; Maths. B., 20/ 20; Arithmetic, 35/ 53; Geo- graphy, 39/ 46; Science, 22/23; English Literature, Fraser & Morphet Pty. Ltd., Prahran.