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Methodist Ladies CollegePRINCIPAL: Mr. W. Shepherd, M.B.E., M.A., B.Ed., B.D.CHAPLAIN: Rev. H. J. C. Cox, B.A., B.D.Deputy Principal: Mrs. J. Hosford, B.A. (Hons.), Dip.Ed. (U.K.)Mistress in Charge of Primary School: Mrs. J. Moore, T.C.Senior Mistress: Mrs. C. Mercer, B.A., Dip.Ed.Deaconess: Miss R. Nelson, Dip.K.T.C.School Counsellor: Mrs. A. Dunn, B.A.Bursar: Mr. K. Mercer.College Council Executive Members: Rev. C. T. Lambert, Rev. H. J. C. Cox, Mr. W. Shepherd, Mr. S. N. McNeil, Mr. C. R. Sumner, Rev. C. O. Leigh Cook, Mr. W. H. Potter, Mr. N. L. Smithson, Mr. R. G. Bromich, Dr. Edith Stokes, Miss M. Prater, Mr. J. P. Milner.Senior Resident Mistress: Mrs. G. Barrass.Librarian: Mrs. R. ten Raa, F.L.A.

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTSMathematics: Miss W. Barclay, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Modern Languages: Miss E. Sedgwick, B.A.

(Hons.), Dip.Ed.,T.C.History: Mrs. J. Hosford, B.A. (Hons.), Dip.

Ed. (U.K.)Economics: Mrs. F. Ashman, B.A., Dip.Ed. Geography: Mr. D. Row, B.A. (Malaya), M.A.

(prelim.)W.A.English: Mrs. R. Campbell, M.A., Dip.Ed. Physics: Mr. A. Soliman, B.Sc.(Cairo) Chemistry: Mr. J. Prince, M.A. (Cantab.) Biology: Mrs. V. Rowbotham, B.Sc.

Secondary Teachers:Mrs. M. Glenister, B.A., Dip.Ed. Mr. I.

Anderson, B.Sc., Dip.Ed. Miss T. Jones, M.A. (Hons.)T.C.(Glasgow), Mrs. R. Kaaks, T.C. (London University); Mrs. S. Hallick, M.A.(Cambridge), Dip.Ed.; Mrs. M. Kirby, B.A., T.C.; Mr. Y. K. Jogia, B.Sc.; Miss J. Bolt, B.A., Dip.Ed.; Mrs D. O’Neil, B.A., Dip. Ed. Mrs. J. Wilkinson, B.C.A.(N.Z.); Mrs. Ellis, T.C.(Melb.); Mrs. A. Ryan, T.C.; Mr. D. Watkins, L.R.I.C.Primary Teachers:

Mrs. B. Braunsdorf, T.C.; Mrs. J. Taylor, T.C.; Mrs. B. Cox, B.A., Dip.Ed.; Mrs. E. Bailley, T.C.; Mrs. B. Hope.Sports Teachers:

Mrs. E. Gobolos, P.Ed.(Uni. of Budapest); Miss E. Davenport; Miss P. Wadsworth.Part-time Teachers:

Mrs. M. Matthews, T.C. Mrs. C. Keay, T.C.(U.K.); Mrs. M. Williams, B.A. T.T.C., Mrs. E. Moore, T.C.; Mrs. I. Herman, A.Mus.A., L.R.C.M., L.Mus.; Mrs. C. Steven­son; Mrs. P. Catchpole, B.A.(Hons.) (Adel.), M.A.(Cantab.); Mrs. B. Taylor, B.A., L.T.H.;

Physiology: Mrs. J. Thomson, M.Sc., Dip.Ed. Art: Mrs. J. Crowe, T.C.Home Science: Mrs. J. Gear, Dip. of Dom.Sc.

(Edin.)Music: Mrs. J. Ashley, G.T.C.L., L.T.C.L.,

L. R.A.M. (Royal Ac. Music, London), Mus. Bac.

Commercial Subjects and Accountancy: Mrs.M. Macrae, Pittman’s T.C., A.I.P.S.

Art of Speech: Miss M. Bird, F.T.C.L.Physical Education: Miss D. Hardwick, Grad­

uate of Swords Club.

Miss K. McDougal, B.A.(Hons.); Mrs. Facius. Mrs. A. Ryan, T.C.Ballet: Mrs. S. Wise.Music: Mrs. E. McDougall, Mrs. Wilbrey,

Mrs. M. Picton-Warlow.Tennis: Mr. and. Mrs. Edwards.

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SCHOOL OFFICIALSJenny Weir (Head Boarder), Mrs. Hosford, Mr. Shepherd, Diana Overheu (Head Girl), Margaret Bownes (Senior Day Girl).

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WALTER SHEPHERD M.B.E., M.A., B.D., B.Ed.

rh?.°r" in, Melbourne on 9th November 1906 and was the eighth child of a dedicated Shtfami'y +nme children. His father was an invalid from the time he was onestrength o/character6"' DUnn9 th'S time h'S mother gained guite a reputation for her

Walter Shepherd attended a state school and later went to University Hiqh School on a scholarship, desiring to become a clergyman like his elder brother whom he qreatlv admired. However, he became a teacher with the State Education Department of Vic­toria from 1924 to 1927, teaching in Melbourne and country areas. From 1927 to 1928 he was a resident student at Queen’s College, University of Melbourne. Durinq this time he met his future wife and was married in 1932.

M^Shcpherd graduated in 1928 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English and Philosophy, although he often admits that he has always preferred mathematics It was then that he entered the ministry and held circuit appointments as a Methodist minister from 1929 to 1936. In the course of his ministerial activities Mr. Shepherd studied for his Bachelor of Divinity, which he gained in 1931, Master of Arts which he gained in 1934 and Diploma of Education from which he graduated in 1936 The follow- r?9 X?arLhe was Invited t0 replace Dr. Wood as headmaster of Tupou College in Tonqa Dr Wood, a person whom Mr. Shepherd greatly admired became the new headmaster ofM. L.G., Kew.

Whilst in Tonga from 1937 to 1939, Mr Shepherd was a member of the Tonga Board of Education and also carried out research on “The Position of Tupou Colleqe in the Edu- ?QQon SKySteu 0f Tonga.” This was accepted for his Bachelor of Education thesis in 1939; when he completed his degree. Later it was placed in the Paris Museum uponi c?L|UcSl.

After returning to Australia in 1939, Mr. Shepherd resigned from the ministry and taught at independent schools in Melbourne and Sydney for the following thirteen years These included the positions of Mathematics Master at Scotch College, Sydney, Senior Mathematics Master at the King’s School, Sydney, House Master of Macquarie House Kings School and a Senior Mathematics Master and Senior House Master of NewinqtonCollege, Sydney. So enjoyable was his term at the King’s School that he returned there in 1952.

During these years, 1939 to 1952, Mr. Shepherd was a member of the Institute of Educational Research, the Great Public Schools’ Sports Association and Convenor of kVo .«?* Ior thls Association f°r five years, and Treasurer of the Teachers’ Guild ofN. S.W. for seven years. Throughout World War II Mr. Shepherd taught for the Austra­lian Air Force during his spare time.

Mr' Shepherd applied for a position at Wesley College in Perth but was asked instead to become first male head of M.L.C. Claremont. The following year he took up the challenge after much hesitation on his own part and much encouragement from his wife When he arrived the school enrolment was 300 and the school itself lacked ade­quate buildings and facilities, especially for mathematics, science and sport.

Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd made their home above the classrooms in Langsford House Both strove to create a friendly atmosphere in order to promote school spirit. As senior Boardmg Mistress, Mrs. Shepherd was particularly concerned with improving boardinq conditions. She spent many hours baking cakes to raise money for curtains and bed­spreads. Mr Shepherd spent his spare time in a similar manner, improving the school grounds and buildings as best he could. He also emphasized the importance of sport-

ing activities, which he believes play a vital role in retaining mental fitness as well as physical fitness. He taught Mathematics and Scripture for 20 years, finding girls less interested in Mathematics and less tidy than boys in working habits.

In 1953 Mr. Shepherd was honoured by a private visit from Her Majesty Queen Salote of Tonga.

The following year a new wing was opened, providing a modern classroom for the Sub-Leaving Form and bedrooms for fifteen boarders. (This is now room 8 and part of west wing). The next step forward in obtaining adequate buildings was the renovation of the “Cliff Classrooms” and the Old Pavilion being converted into two classrooms (now used for arts and crafts).

Then in 1956 the “Gertrude Walton Memorial Library” was opened on the 7th of Nov­ember— Jubilee Day. Not only is it a magnificent building with a beautiful view over the Swan River, but it also provided the school with an up to date service for reference work.

In the same year the principal’s new residence was built. This beautiful home which Mrs. Shepherd decorated herself was quite a change for the Shepherds from the old classrooms above the Boarding Section in Langsford House. Still more changes came in 1956 with the new Domestic Quarters, sporting facilities increased — eight tennis courts, two hockey fields and four basketball courts, and the school tuckshop was begun.

A view of the school including Bosisto Hall, Barclay House, extensions and the swimming pool.

In 1958 Langsford House was developed as an upper primary school with three class­rooms and accommodation for eighteen boarders. Prior to 1958 it had been called Burn­side House, but was renamed after the death of Mr. J. W. Langsford, foundation member of the School Council and First Treasurer, the previous year. By this time enrolments had increased to 150 Boarders and 300 Day Girls and there became an obvious need for a new school hall. This was built the following year and serves as a gymnasium as well.

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Girls at work in the Home Science Lab.

In 1960 the “Heather Lamont Memorial Internal Music Festival” was inaugurated. Mr. Shepherd has taken a keen interest in this festival and it is something to which he looks forward every year.

1961 marked the beginning of a steady increase in the importance placed on the sciences, when the Chemistry Laboratory and Home Science Block was opened. In the same year the new entrance gates were erected at the top end of Corry Lyn Road, giving the school a brighter appearance from the outside.

The following year saw the opening of the twenty-five metre Swimming Pool which was erected by the Parents and Friends’ Association.

Two years passed before any major alterations were made to the school. Then in 1964 extensions were made to Barclay House. It was during the same year that Mr. Roy Bosisto, the school Treasurer died and the Recreation Hall was then named after him.

The next three years saw extensive changes: the new Science Block, consisting of Physics and Biology laboratories and a projection room, was opened; the art room was renovated; an annexe was made to the Gertrude Walton Library to provide indiv­idual carrels for senior girls’ study; a new wing containing a dining hall, kitchen, sick bay, Senior Mistress’ flat, dormitories for thirty-five boarders and a new Music Centre was opened.

Mrs. J. Hosford, B.A.(Hons.), Dip.Ed., was appointed Senior Mistress. The Prefects’ System was replaced by the Sixth Form System which removes the division in the sixth form. However, Mr. Shepherd believes that it isn’t as efficient because it is hard to inspire such a large group of girls to get things done around the school. Two new School Houses were added — Corinth and Olympia. By 1968 there were 183 boarders and 527 day girls attending the school.

In 1970, new Chemistry and Biology Laboratories were completed. The new Langs- ford House, containing a new Commercial Area, Dressmaking Centre and modern class­rooms was erected. The new tennis courts were completed.

With the beginning of 1971 came the beginning of the Achievement Certificate, which Mr. Shepherd believes posed a big responsibility on the school because it is easy for

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Mr. Shepherd with Sir Paul Hasluck at the opening of the “Walter Shepherd Research Centre.”

girls to fall by the wayside when they are not put under pressure. Nevertheless, he ag­rees that it has many merits in that everyone studies history and geography and basic science, there is a greater emphasis on art, particularly applied art, there is no strain of exams, and all answers in tests must be justified which prevents guesswork.

This year we have seen the new hockeyfield completed, the bridge across the high­way in use and the opening of the magnificent “Walter Shepherd Research Centre.” This building contains valuable technical equipment to aid studies and has already en­couraged a greater amount of reference work which will undoubtedly prepare senior students for a tertiary education. Indeed it is also an outstanding piece of architecture, named after an outstanding man.

During the same week as the opening of the new Research Centre, Mr. Shepherd was awarded an M.B.E. for his services to education. His reaction was “Two great events in one week is too much.” Nevertheless, he is a great man who truly deserves the award.

During his career at M.L.C., Mr. Shepherd has been a member of the Institute of Edu­cational Research, member of the College of Education and member of ANZAAS — all for approximately fifteen years. Currently, he is a member of the Public Examinations Board of W.A., Secretary of the Independent Schools’ Association, Chief Moderator in Mathematics for the Board of Secondary Education, Member of the Methodist Confer­ence Committee for the development of Methodist Schools in W.A., a member of the Science Grants Committee and past-president of the Claremont-Cottesloe Rotary Club.

He is a past-president of the Association of Principals of Independant Girls’ Schools, member of the Council of Kingswood College, University of W.A. and member of the Council of the Barclay Theological College, W.A. for approximately fifteen years. He was a representative of the Independant Schools in the Advisory Board of the Faculty of Education, University of W.A., A.B.C. Schools Broadcasts Advisory Committee and Soldier Children’s Education Board for approximately twelve years.

As well as attending to all of these duties Mr. Shepherd has been one of Perth’s most prominent headmasters, not only having to cope with day students but also boarders.

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This year there were 754 students attending M.L.C. — a huge number in comparison with the mere 300 when Mr. Shepherd first took up the position.

Mr. Shepherd is greatly in favour of private schools because he believes they are more personal. He says that independent schools can pick their clients and therefore, they have fewer problems with discipline. He believes that pressure is often necessary to get things done well but dislikes the use of force. Mr. Shepherd feels that respect in the later school years lessens the need for this but particularly dislikes cruelty and abhors sarcasm.

Another reason for his preference for private schools is the fact that they can ac­commodate boarders. Mr. Shepherd likes the fact that the M.L.C. Boarding House is “a conglomeration of students from a variety of places — both overseas and rural areas, living together under one roof.” He has always paid particular attention to the boarders and has done his best to make the atmosphere in the boarding house as friendly and homely as possible. For many years Mr. Shepherd has taken girls down to North Cot- tesloe beach before breakfast, in both summer and winter.

He has been responsible for a great increase in academic and sporting standards, the number of pupils, the number of buildings, and equipment within the school. He has always been in close contact with the Parents and Friends’ Association, the Old Girls’ Association, and the Ladies’ Committee which Mrs. Shepherd started in 1959, and has set up a Student Representative Council to voice the opinions of the students. Mr. Shepherd believes that young people today need to be given more responsibility.

Other systems which Mr. Shepherd has introduced are the morning House Activities clubs and a Superannuation Fund for the teachers.

So now with the end of 1972 so near and the end of Mr. Shepherd’s career at M.L.C. Claremont, he may look back and feel very proud of the work he has done at M.L.C. for we are proud to have had him as our headmaster.

Thanks, Mr. Shepherd.To Dr. Hadley we extend our very best wishes and hope that you may find your car­

eer at M.L.C. equally enjoyable and successful.

Mr. Shepherd and Mrs. Hosford.

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SCHOOL CAPTAIN’S REPORT

On December 7th, 1971, I was simply overwhelmed by the honour of being made school captain . . . little did I realise what 1972 had in store for me!

To be placed in such a position with no training, one really does learn by one’s mis­takes and experiences during the course of an academic year. The greatest experience of this position is the relationship held with the administration of the school. This link between the girls and the staff has to be maintained by the school leaders and, although time consuming, it is most satisfying to be able to represent the girls. However, although boarding is a most enjoyable life, I am sure I would have fulfilled this position more ably as a day girl as the two situations are too demanding on studies.

This year has been full of cultural and sporting activities of almost every kind. M.L.C. had strong placings in all sports and performed extremely well considering the high standard of competition. Drama and debating have both had a very eventful year with many successful and enjoyable occasions.

The existing sixth form system was continued this year as the majority of the sixth form was in favour. Some people tend to criticise the system as being inefficient but al­though I can see faults, I would not favour a return to the prefect system. Our present system offers every sixth former equal rights and so a division of leadership is not found as in the prefect system.

I have many thanks to express, especially to my co-pilot, Margie, who has worked so devotedly for the cultural and arts aspects of the school. Her work in this area has en­abled me to concentrate on sporting activities and the Representative Council.

I would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd and Mrs. Hosford who greatly helped me whenever I was in doubt.

On December 5th, 1972, it will be hard to leave so many friends and enjoyable ex­periences at M.L.C. and although we never realise it at the time, these are the best days of our lives.

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DUX OF COLLEGEPamela Hewitt, Brenda Morcombe, Anne Payne.

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HEAD DAY GIRL’S REPORT

Well, there have been few dull moments at M.L.C. this year. The school year has been crammed full of activities, ranging from a Fancy Dress Ball to a visit by the Gov­ernor-General. Most girls seem to have enjoyed 1972 but some might have made the year more interesting for themselves by participating and showing a little more enthu­siasm in school life. Nevertheless on leaving I can truthfully say that I’ve enjoyed my twelve years at M.L.C. I know the whole school joins me in thanking Mr. and Mrs. Shep­herd for all the work they have done for the school and wish them much happiness in the future.

Margaret Bownes.

BOARDING HOUSE NOTES

Five p.m., the seventh of February 1972 . . . Influx of suntanned, smiling (?), eager students, all waiting for their lush lettuce salad and cheese! We were greeted at the door by our new senior House Mistress, Mrs. Barass.

Our first annual event was the initiation ceremony for new girls in the guise of the “New Girls’ Concert”. Hard on the heels of the concert was the star-studded Boarders’ Swimming Carnival, in which Olympia fluked a win and escaped with l^ie Robbins Trophy!

The grand finale of first term was a barbecue held on the cliff. This was suggested by Mr. Shepherd at one of the Boarders’ Representative Council meetings. Due also to Mr. Shepherd’s alert mind for amusements, we hired three rowing boats and throughout the day these never lacked the sailsmanship of at least half a dozen jubilant boarders!

This year, we decided to hold the Boarders’ Athletics Carnival on a Sunday towards the end of second term. This was planned to be of a rather unorthadox nature, consisting of only nov­elty events. The Saturday dawned bright and sunny . . . Sunday was dark and cloudy. By mid­morning the showers had started and by zero hour (2.30) it was hailing. Needless to say, this didn’t daunt the spirits of our prospective “athletes” who amused themselves skating on the lawns. Since we had a wet but even more enthusiastic mob, we decided that “The Games Must go on”—however we had only time for the obstacle races and the pool events before the weather set in. (Our planned barbecue tea was kitchen cooked and eaten in the recreation room). Once again, Mr. Shepherd had come up with the highlight of the day — the pool “wobble board” events ... as Mr. Shepherd said, “I don’t think I have ever seen so many girls in the pool on any day in second term!”

Also in second term some of the junior girls played social netball matches on Saturday afternoons against other schools. On a more serious side a boarders’ team entered in the W.A. Netball Association competition held at Matthews Netball Centre. These girls excelled them­selves and became the premiers in their division.

Throughout the year, Mr. Shepherd has accompanied any energetic swimmers to the beach and back for an early morning swim . . . this practice was continued even on the coldest winter mornings!

Also during the year, we have continued having plays performed in our Sunday night chapel services. These have provided a stimulating change for the girls from the normal services and thanks go to Mrs. Taylor for her help and enthusiasm in this field.

We are also indebted to Mr. Doug Shepherd (the school caretaker) for giving up his time to gain a projector operator’s license and for then showing us films. These, usually two or three a term, are held on a Saturday night and have been both varied and popular. 1972 has been a year of strong leadership by boarders in the day school. Four of the six house captains were boarders and we were proud to have the school captain in our midst — a rather unusual occurence.

Boarders have shone in many school activities and have certainly not been hidden under any bushell!

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Jenny and Karen

SENIOR BOARDERSFRONT: D. Overheu, J. Weir (Head Boarder), K. Richards (vice-Head Boarder).2ND ROW: H. Eva, C. Smith, S. Fry, A. Napier, J. Macnamara.3RD ROW: J. Gerschow, T. Hannay, C. Keast, C. Elliott, C. Richards, B. Morcombe. 4TH ROW: H. Moir, C. Gardner, S. Hyde, K. Sprigg, K. Kelly, J. Marshall.5TH ROW: R. Masiello, C. Brown, J. Saw, C. Tan, M. Hallet.BACK: L. Threlfall, S. Martin, D. Woodfield, S. Night, G. Giles.

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STAFF NOTES

Elsewhere in this magazine there are references to the retirement of Mr Shepherd. Senior staff members who have known him for many years would like me to pay a special tribute. The improvements to the school in buildings and other facilities are easily appreciated; the value of working with a man of warmth and understanding, of being part of a worthwhile development, is not easy to assess, but it is something of which we are all conscious We wish him well in his retirement.

Also retiring this year — after twenty-two years of service — is Mrs Matthews, whose name is synonomous with mathematics to generations of MLC girls. She will certainly be missed.

Newcomers to the school this year included Mr Jogia, Mr Watkins (Science and Mathema­tics), Mrs Wilkinson (Accountancy and Economics), Mrs O’Neil and Miss Bolt (Social Stu­dies and English). We are to lose the services of the following people: Mrs Catchpole, who is going overseas for a year; Miss Jones, who is returning to the U.K.; Mrs Ellis, who ex­pects to be well occupied as the wife of the President of the Methodist Conference; Mr An­derson, who is joining the airforce as an education officer and Mrs O’Neill, who is expecting her first baby in April.

Many of us have found that the year’s activities were made more complicated by the changeover from the Junior Certificate course to the Achievement Certificate; there have been many problems caused by working under two quite different systems in the middle school area. However, most of us think that the change is for the better and appreciate the freedom to experiment in curricula and teaching methods.

We look forward to the continuing progress of MLC under the leadership of the new Head­master, Dr Hadley, and of Mrs Hadley, who has been one of us for some time.

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FRONT: Mrs. O’Neil, Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. Crowe, Mrs. McRae, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Kaaks, Mr. Row, Mrs. Taylor.

BACK: Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Herman, Miss Bolt, Miss Sedgwick, Mrs. Moore, Mr. Shepherd, Mrs. Ashman, Mrs. Glenister, Miss Nelson, Mrs. ten Raa.

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THIS HOUSE SYSTEM

The house system has undergone some important structural changes over the last two years. The six houses join together to organise house affairs. The Arts Committee and Sports Committee meet separately and also together as The Council of the Houses. The two Commit­tees assist in the running of many school activities from the Athletics Carnival to the Heather Lamont Festival and award colours and House points.

Two trophies are awarded at the end of the year — one for sports and one for arts. Points which have accumulated from the various activities are recorded through these bodies. Points are awarded on the arts side for academic enthusiasm and achievement, for cultural activities like drama and for extra curricular examinations such as D.A.S. and Alliance. Sports house points are awarded for each sport played during the year.

Represented on the Council are the Captains and Vice Captains of the Houses, Fourth Year representatives for the arts, Captains of sports teams of current sports, House mistresses and staff involved with sporting and cultural activities.

The Houses meet regularly for activities three mornings a week — chapel, sport and sing­ing—as well as special meetings called during the term. Each House also comes together for the annual House singing competition as well as the sporting fixtures, including the Inter House Athletics and Swimming Carnivals.

SIXTH FORM NOTES

The attitude of the sixth form this year was inspired by a high spirit of enthusiasm but in many cases this interest dwindled as time went by and work loads became heavier.

Some of the innovations introduced early in the year were a Forum system, a Publicity Committee and a restructuring of the Student Representative Council. Despite good intentions, the lack of interest and organisation in the Publicity Committee and the Forums caused these ideas to be shelved after first term.

As a result of a meeting with the sixth form and Mr. Shepherd, six representatives dis­cussed possible changes in the Representative Council. The Head Girl is now the chairman of the meetings and the house representation has been altered, making the council more influenced by elected form representatives. Also, the representation for sports has changed and now the captains of the current sports sit on the Council. This year the role of the sixth form on the Representative Council has been more involved with the everyday running of the school than in decision making.

The four forms organised the duty rosters and social services, emerging as perhaps the strongest units. Sixth formers were active in social services with fund raising drives including a staff/student softball match, a slave market and a fancy dress ball.

The Political Education Group, initiated by Hilary and Katie, is a brave new venture which enjoyed a resounding success. Vocational guidance talks, Careers Night, University and matriculation seminars and a trip to W.A.I.T. were all valuable and enjoyable for the leaving year.

A sixth form common room has been “created” from a cloakroom and with coffee making and sandwich toasting facilities it has proved very popular at lunch and recess breaks. The organisation by Margaret and our valiant Fiona has ensured its continued success. Thanks also go to Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd and Geoff who helped in its establishment and gave us every support.

Within the houses, the delegation of responsibility has involved a large number of leaving girls.

The sixth form system continues to be a fair and, broadly speaking, efficient means of student involvement in the working of the school.

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ATHENS

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ATHENIAN HOUSE OFFICIALSCathy Elliott (sports vice-captain), Colleen Smith (captain), Margaret Bownes (arts vice-captain).

ATHENIAN HOUSE OFFICIALSHouse Mistress: Mrs Mercer Captain: Colleen Smith Sports Vice-captain: Cathy Elliot Arts Vice-captain: Margaret Bownes

Elliott, our netball captain who also was the sports captain of the house.

My sincere thanks to Mrs Mercer for her continual help and encouragement through­out the year.

Colleen

Once again Athenians have shown them­selves to be in true colours by winning the inter-house swimming for the sixth consecu­tive year! Hearty congratulations must go to Michele Merry, the under 13 champion, Sally Arnold, under 14 champion and Caroline Fir­kins, the equal runner up for the open div­ision. Rae Chittleborough was our very com­petent swimming captain and also the under 15 champion.

Although both keen support and genuine hard work are abundant in Athens, high pos­itions in the other house activities are rarely obtained. However, if there were an award for a team of “good triers” I’m sure we would win it.

In swimming we gained first place, hockey sixth, basketball fifth, volleyball fifth, athlet­ics sixth, and in singing, although a lot of work was involved, we gained a brilliant fifth place. However, sincere thanks go to all the captains of these activities.

Athenians are known for their cultural attributes, as was shown when we gained first place in the junior debating and a very commendable second in the senior section.

Special thanks must go to Margaret Bownes our debating captain and also the able arts captain of the house and to Cathy

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ATHENIAN SWIMMING TEAMFRONT: L. Matthews, M. Merry, C. Parsons, R. Chittleborough (captain),

K. Lucraft, S. Arnold, L. Smith.2ND ROW: C. Williams, K. Stowe, W. Stokes, C. Elliott, C. Smith, S. Hannah,

N. Marvin.3RD ROW: A. Edwards, J. Robbins, C. Firkins, P. Gray, S. Macnamara,

A. Hiller, S. Hill.

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ATHENIAN — HEATHER LAMONT WINNERSS. Lewis, M. Bownes, S. Arnold, A. Hiller, C. Firkins.

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CORINTH

CORINTHIAN HOUSE OFFICIALSHouse Mistress: Mrs Kaaks Captain: Anne Ball Sports Vice-captain: Diana Overheu Arts Vice-captain: Wendy Abbott

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CORINTHIAN HOUSE OFFICIALSDiana Overheu (sports vice-captain), Anne Ball (captain), Wendy Abbott (arts vice-captain).

Corinth has managed to keep well into the fore in most activities this year, but has also had its taste of defeat. Either way there has usually been enthusiasm and support from competitors and spectators.

We started first term with a very good effort by the junior tennis players led by Chris Gardner whose assistance as tennis and hockey captain could always be depend­ed upon.

Our senior softball team did not have all it takes to out-run the other houses, despite a tremendous response to Sue Turner’s call for support. In the swimming, Corinth came fourth after Robyn George’s long and diffi­cult task at co-ordinating times and girls in an effort to produce a team.

The term ended with the inter-house sing­ing competition in which we came a well worked fourth under the leadership of Wen­dy Abbott. This activity showed the greatest cooperation and enthusiasm by all Corinth­ians, I think. Well done!

Second term winter sports were strongly contested. We gained a valiant first place in hockey. Seniors and juniors both fought very hard for this position.

Junior and senior netball teams also did a wonderful job in the competition, coming a very good second place. In the first year of the inter-house volleyball competition Corinth gained second place. Thanks go to Gaye Mills and all those who helped in mak­ing volleyball a great success.

Our girls in the gymnastics also went fairly well, especially Debbie Rutter whose ceaseless energy and enthusiasm shines irr all activities. However, more support will be

required in this area in future years. Debat­ing was one of the weaker sides of Corinth’s activities although I’m sure the debaters did their best. Credit must also go to the Hea­ther Lamont participants.

Athletics was strongly fought despite the short training period. Kim Flanders as cap­tain and competitor did a good job and thanks also to Di Overheu, Helen Moir and Sue Brooks for their help. With the outstand­ing ability of such girls as Di (open cham­pion) and Libby Harrison (softball throw) we came second to Olympia. Congratulations to all competitors.

Thanks to Di Overheu (sports vice cap­tain) and Wendy Abbott (arts vice captain) for the help they’ve given me and to all Cor­inthian sixth formers for their support.

Finally many thanks to Mrs Kaaks for her consistent support and guidance, creating in each Corinthian a spirit of loyalty to her house.

This has helped to make my term as house captain a very pleasant one and I extend my best wishes to the house and its officials in years to come.

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CORINTHIAN HEATHER LAMONT WINNERSW. Abbott, J. Hutchison, D. Newman.FRONT: E. Kiernan.

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OLYMPIA

Sue Fry (sports vice-captain), Jill Macnamara (captain), Alaine Caddy (arts vice-captain).

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OLYMPIAN HOUSE OFFICIALSHouse Mistress: Mrs Glenister Captain: Jill Macnamara Sports Vice-captain: Sue Fry Arts Vice-captain: Alaine Caddy

The house calendar began as usual with the boarders’ house swimming sports. Olym­pian boarders did not let us down when they won the first house event for 1972. Shortly afterwards came the House Swimming. Ol­ympia obtained the position of runner up to Athens. As usual, our girls put up a credit­able performance and special thanks must go to Vicki Costello who was captain of the swimming team. Also congratulations to Janet MacKenzie for her outstanding swim­ming to be equal runner-up in her age group.

First term also saw the running of the senior softball and junior tennis competit­ions. Olympia sang well under the able con­ducting of Alaine Caddy to gain equal sec­ond place with Troy. First place was given to Sparta.

Olympia made a good start after the May holidays winning the house gymnastic com­petition. Congratulations to Robyn Bartlett, who captained the brilliant team.

During second term the hockey, basketball, volleyball and debating competitions were held. Sue Fry captained hockey, Vicki Cos­tello was basketball captain, Pam Minchin the volleyball captain and Sue-Elyn Scrace was the captain of debating. We came second in hockey and in basketball we gained a well deserved first. Our debating team reached the semi-finals but was defeated by Athens.

Volleyball was introduced for the first time and it proved popular.

To end a good term, Olympia put up a fine exhibition in the athletics, winning from Corinth.

Olympia has had a very good year. Thanks go to our house mistress, Mrs. Glenister for her unfailing support in all our activities. I would also like to thank all Olympians for the spirit they have shown. Thanks also go to Sue Fry and Alaine Caddy for their help and support. I have been proud to be a house captain and have thoroughly enjoyed it. May next year be as successful and as happy as this year has been.

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ROMAN HOUSE OFFICIALSAnnette de Vries (sports vice-captain), Helen Eva (captain) Brenda Morcombe (arts vice-captain).

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ROMAN HOUSE OFFICIALSHouse Mistress: Miss Barclay Captain: Helen Eva Sports Vice-captain: Annette de Vries Arts Vice-captain: Brenda Morcombe

This year Rome got off to an enthusiastic start with the senior softball team winning all matches under the keen leadership of Lee Renner.

Julie Stott organised a good junior tennis team to win all but one match. Linda Perry showed her speed, as usual, in swimming and built up a fine Roman team which came third.

The enthusiasm was still there for in sec­ond term both senior and junior hockey, net- ball and volleyball teams have done extremely well.

Our junior debaters, Lorna, Caris and Viv. came second after a very good round.

Rome gained third place in the Athletics and Adele Cain, our athletics captain, won her age group trbphy.

We have been able to make our Roman house flag for Bosisto this year. Behind us all and giving all her support was Miss Barclay. Our thanks to her and to Brenda and Annette for their part in leading our house.

The best of luck and enjoyment in all your activities for the future Rome.

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SPARTAN HOUSE OFFICIALSAnne Payne (sports vice-captain), Jenny Weir (captain), Pam Hewitt (arts vice-captain).

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Sparta as a sporting house has not reached many upper heights . . . however in the academic fields, our results have proved more successful.

In singing we excelled and many warbling Spartan voices yodelled their way into first place! Thanks go to Sally for her hard work in disciplining us in the manner of a true Spartan and special thanks go to all the girls for co-operating so well.

Sparta also won the senior debating . . . Congratulations Ann, Pam and Sherrie.

In the sporting field the year commenced with the inter-house swimming—no com­ment! Then came the junior tennis and the senior softball. They acquitted themselves well, gaining rather better results than the senior softballers!

The inter-house gymn competition, held in second term resulted in our seniors gaining second place. Thanks go to Anne, the gym captain. Also I would like to thank Margaret, captain for tennis and Jane, our softball cap­tain.

Volleyball and netball were also played in the winter months but in neither did Sparta prove invincible!

The hockey players, led by Jill, played well, gaining a combined place of fourth.

Athletics were held just before second term exams and Michele deserves credit for organising our athletics team so well at this crucial stage. The hard training of most of the girls resulted in another fourth place.

I would like to thank our House Mistress, Mrs Kirby for her support and advice and our House treasurer Sherrie and secretary Noelene.

Congratulations Sparta on your achieve­ments throughout 1972 and continue to “strive for the highest” in 1973.

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TROJAN HOUSE OFFICIALSHouse Mistress: Mrs Keay Captain: Julie Bogle Sports Vice-captain: Karen Sprigg Arts Vice-captain: Cathy Dunn

1972 has been a reasonably successful year for Troy. Although we have only managed to gain one first place (in the volleyball), all other activities have been well supported and we have managed to keep above sixth place!

First term was occupied with swimming, junior tennis and senior softball. Julie Hut­chins was captain of our swimming team and we gained fourth place, an improvement on last year. Tennis, led by Karen and softball, led by Robyn McLay were also quite success­ful with a loss of only one softball and two tennis matches.

House singing was also held in first term. Thanks to our conductress Penny for all the hours of work she put in preparing not only our aspiring singers but also the house orch­estra. Troy gained equal second place in this event.

Volleyball proved to be our blue-ribbon event in second term and many thanks to Robyn McLay for her leadership. A fifth place was gained by our hockey players led by Julie Brennan and the netballers, captain­ed by Karen Doyle came fourth. We won third place in the gym, however the ath­

letics proved to be less successful despite Karen’s enthusiastic leadership.

In closing I should like to extend my sin­cere thanks to Mrs Keay, my two vice-cap­tains, Karen and Cathy and all senior girls who have helped me so much throughout the year.

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THE FIFTEENTH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE SCHOOLFive students from W.A. were chosen by the Science Teachers’ Association of W.A. to

attend the Science School held in the August holidays in Sydney. To win the scholarship we had to write an essay on “What Biologists should do in the Future” and attend an interview. There were 124 students from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, U.S.A. and Britain.

The day we arrived, we took a ferry to Manly and spent the morning there. We arrived at Cranbrook Boarding School that afternoon.

A series of lectures under the general heading “Brain Mechanisms and the Control of Be­haviour” were given. These were complex but the professors made them extremely interesting and managed to communicate with the students very well. There was a question period after each lecture and if you hadn’t managed to get in on that, you bailed the lecturer up m the lecture theatre or hall — it happened every lecture too.

Other lectures were given on population problems and world resources. There were always heated arguments going on between lecturers and students which showed there was stimulat­ing material in the lectures. The school was opened by three lectures on the Evolution of Man and was closed by lectures on “Brain and Mind.” The highlight of the lectures was a demonstration lecture by Prof. J. S. Miller—he is the same as he appears on T.V. and is an interesting and lively character.

Besides lectures, we had the opportunity to explore Sydney for ourselves. Comparing Syd­ney and Perth, we didn’t like Sydney at first but by the end of our stay we had grown to love it.

The other students staying at Cranbrook (there were 35 guys and 10 of us) were all tre­mendous people and in only two weeks we have made life-long friends. Facilities were avail­able at Cranbrook for T.V., billiards, cards, table tennis and a swimming pool was only a few minutes walk.

Soon our stay was up and we had to leave all the people we had grown so close to, the staff at Cranbrook, the lecturers and people from University and especially the other stu­dents. We were all sad to leave and end such a fantastic experience.

So to all the physics students who will be in fourth year in 1973 study hard for next year’s topic_Astronomy. It was a great honour for me to be able to represent W.A. at an interna­tional gathering of students.b Ros White.

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FRENCH CAMPThe French camp this year was held at the

Cunderdin Agricultural College and four M.L.C. girls attended. Our fears that we might have to feed pigs and milk cows were allayed but we were shattered by the news that an early morning run would take place at 7 a.m. Quelle tragedie! The mornings were bitterly cold but some of us managed to brave it. Breakfast was the noisiest meal of the day as the teachers didn’t sit at our tables. Perhaps they too couldn’t think in French so early.

We had an intensive and very stimulating week doing things that there is never time for at school, such as interesting discussions of texts and we were able to take advantage of a mini language laboratory which could be visited whenever time was available..

The accommodation was excellent and the country air made even the least athletic feel inspired to play volley ball, tennis, interna­tional rules netball (never again!) and even rugby.

The emphasis was on oral improvement and comprehension. Conversation could not help but improve as a result of the constant sound of French about us.

Also this year, leaving French students had the privilege of attending evenings of French cuisine and conversation at the home of Madame Gavet. The bi-weekly evenings, which all the students attended in groups of five or six, proved most rewarding and en­tertaining. The deathly hushes that some of us anticipated never occurred.

With a daughter at M.L.C. and two sons at Christ Church, Madame Gavet held these evenings for the benefit of both schools. A barbecue for all M.L.C. and Christ Church Leaving French students is to be held in Third Term.

Our sincere thanks go to Madame Gavet for her marvellous help and delicious cook­ing.

Pam Hewitt

EASTERN STATES TRIPAll of the girls who went on this trip thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We were accom­

panied by Mrs. Shepherd, Mrs. Williams and Miss Sue Avery.The plane was boarded at the Perth Airport for the night flight to Melbourne. There was

a day tour of Melbourne. We went by coach along the Hume Highway to the Snowy Moun­tains, then on to Canberra, then Sydney and the return trip was back along the Hume High­way through Albury to Melbourne. All this travelling and sightseeing took 9 days and 2,000 miles were covered.

The highlights perhaps were the snow-fields, the ski-lift, and the hydrofoil trip to Manly to name only a few. One bus had a puncture and the other got bogged miles from anywhere, but nevertheless we all arrived home safely.

THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCILThe Student Representative Council, be­

cause of a move made by the sixth form at the beginning of the year, has been some­what altered and the Head Girl has taken over the role of chairman from Mr. Shepherd. Ann Rogers has been a reliable secretary and now the minutes of all meetings are typ­ed and distributed throughout the school. This year Council meetings were opened to the body of the school, who had no voting powers.

There have only been a few meetings this year, but generally agenda put forward has been more important than the endless squab­bles over uniform etc. as in previous years. Amongst some of these matters discussed were the need for more buses south of the river and to Floreat Park, the possibility of a drink machine, sandals for summer and the running of the tuckshop.

However, I think there is still a great deal of apathy in regard to the Council within the school. This may be caused by a fear of putting ideas before the Council because stu­dents regard the Council as ineffective or just through disinterest. If the Council is to be successful, it must be the Students’ Coun­cil and play a major role in organizing school life. There are some notable examples of student councils in this State, which organ­ize a wide and interesting range of activities in their schools. This can only be achieved at M.L.C. with enthusiasm on the part of the student body which can overcome any ob­stacles that stand in the way. Only then will the Student Council really function as a vital organizing body.

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GERMAN CAMPThough friends shook their heads sadly,

feeling that we were slightly “unhinged”, four MLC girls plunged from a term’s school complete with Mock Leaving exams into a week of speaking and thinking German con­stantly. The German camp was held at Cun- derdin Agricultural High School.

A relatively small group of thirty four students representing twelve schools left on the first Sunday in the holidays with mixed feelings. The prospect of work in the holi­days was appalling, but the German Oral loomed a little over a month away, and you never know, we might enjoy ourselves.

And we did enjoy it — besides that, we actually learnt something! In our five les­sons a day we covered grammar, conversa­tion, comprehension, poetry and literature in groups of six which provided very personal­ised attention. The rest of the day was well filled with “Turnen”, five laps around the dormitories at seven a.m. and various free times were filled with such activities as re­hearsing plays or preparing “Nachrichten”, a form of news programme as the camp was without radios or papers. There was also a sport competition between the six groups in “Korb-ball” (basket-ball), volleyball and base ball which usually ended with both sides ex­hausted on the field.

In the evenings, after an hour’s homework (which somehow never got done) we had singing, quizzes, films, a play, and on Friday night, a trial of the teachers by the students. The girls’ house mistress was charged with the unforgivable crime of “protecting the girls” and the arch-criminal Herr Blom who ran the camp was found guilty of teaching grammar!

The most fun was achieved by teasing Herr Curry, a French teacher who had the dubious honour of , being our sport teacher and the boys’ house master. He could not speak Ger­man and would sit with puckered brow try­ing to work out what was going on, unable to defend himself when people made fun of him in German.

Many of the students were native-born Germans or had German parents and they would prattle away among themselves, while we “Aussies” would stand gaping, trying to keep up with the conversation or nearly bursting to make ourselves understood.

I think we gained a lot of confidence rath­er than knowledge about speaking German and the Leaving no longer looms so dread­fully on the horizon. When it is brought down to the level of being able to speak Ger­man or starving, it is remarkable how quick­ly you catch on!

HEATHER LAMONT FESTIVAL

The end of second term was particularly hectic this year with the inter-house athletics oc­curring the day before the exams began and the exams continuing until two days before school broke up. As a result, Heather Lament was held after the exams and suffered somewhat. The number of entries was not as large as in previous years, mainly in the senior section of the school where exams took time from the girls. The first and second years have been particularly enthusiastic and a first year group won a moral victory when they defeated folk singing groups from all the other years.

Although points won by finalist winners go towards the Arts Cup for their house, the fes­tival was not placed on a house basis this year and so became less competitive. The organisa­tion was carried out by fourth year members of the Arts Committee and they are to be com­mended for their efforts.

An art section was included for the first time for some years and it is hoped that this trend could be extended in future years to include all sorts of arts and craft activities within the school.

The standard in all sections was high but it became almost unbelievable in the Ann Hen- wood Shakespearian Section. The emotion created by the performers, without props or cos­tumes, was almost tangible and this section has been very successful since its institution last year.

Many thanks must go to all the judges, organisers and teachers who carried this festival off so smoothly. Special thanks go to Dr Hadley who adjudicated both the preliminaries and the finals of the very large Music Section.

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Beverley Hewitt, a fourth year student at M.L.C., was awarded a place in the United World College of South East Asia at the Singapore International School in an Australia-wide competition.

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THE POLITICAL EDUCATION GROUP

In first term, 1972, the idea for a Political Education Group (P.E.G.) arose from sug­gestions by a member of sixth form. After being approved by the Principal, the club be­gan to function in second term.

The club was organised to counteract apathy and ignorance of secondary students and to prepare them as citizens and future voters in Australian politics. The meetings were held on alternate Wednesdays. Six ses­sions were attended by interested students, who found them rewarding and enlightening. Speakers for these meetings were supplied by the Political parties themselves and they spoke on the various Party platforms. Talks were followed by discussion.

Response to this club has shown that stu­dents are genuinely interested. Not only was the club well supported by the fifth and sixth forms but the meetings were attended by the lower forms and staff members as well. Other schools also demonstrated interest and con­

tacted M.L.C. to obtain information concern­ing the club’s functioning. Information was supplied and invitations issued to attend meetings.

Political parties were helpful in supplying speakers and also sending literature on their parties to school where it was promptly placed in the library for any student to reach.

The full programme of political education was not completed this year, but it is hoped that other students will take the responsibili­ties of the club over and continue its activi­ties next year. It is also hoped that P.E.G. will develop into a stronger group and, in co-op­eration with other schools, form an even larger body with more speakers participating. The need for more of these clubs in schools is imperative.

To close, we would like to thank students and staff who supported P.E.G. Thanks are also due to the people, inside and Outside the school, and especially the political parties, who helped the club to become established.

Katherine Woerlee and Hilary Giles.

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DEBATING NOTESThe Debating Club has been very well sup­

ported this year and the senior and junior clubs have thrived under the leadership of Mrs. Hosford and Mrs. O’Neill. The increased numbers enabled the club to enter three league debating teams compared with one last year. Two of these were senior and one junior. The junior debates were prepared ones and the team succeeded in winning each debate. The senior teams were not quite so fortunate.

Apart from the league debates, the club was very busy with social debates during first term with about an average of one every two weeks. Then in second term there were the House debates. Athens proved to be the

best junior team while Sparta excelled in the seniors.

During the lunchtime meetings, members made two minute impromptu speeches on such extraordinary topics as “Yoyos” and “A Remarkable T.V. Commercial” which proved to be very amusing. There was a discussion on education and impromptu debates, all aim­ed at increasing the confidence and skill of members.

Diana IrvingDebating colours: awarded to — M. Bownes, A. Goh, P. Hewitt, R. Gear, P. Schlam, D. Irving.

SENIOR LEAGUE DEBATING TEAMSD. Irving, P. Hewitt, M. Bownes, R. Gear, A. Goh, P. Schlam.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUBThis new club started this year under the enthusiastic leadership of Mr. Jogia. We had an

enrolment of twenty-five, but unfortunately the numbers have dwindled.With the help of Mr. Terri Green and his equipment, we have developed a number of films

and their negatives. This has also included enlarging of many negatives. Club members have taken photos of School highlights including Students versus Staff softball match, the opening of the new Research Centre, House singing and “Electra.” Various other girls have ordered copies of these which our Club will develop.

This year the Photography Club has been asked to take a number of photos for the Colleg­ian.

Mr. Jogia has been to the fore in starting an Interschool Photography Competition open to all students. It will run until September and includes two sections — black and white and col­our, with slides and prints. First prize overall will be a camera. Schools competing are M.L.C., St. Hilda’s, St. Mary’s, Scotch and Christ Church. This may become an annual event.

This year the Photography Club played its part in the Heather Lamont Festival. The equipment used was on display along with many photos taken both by Club members and others.

It is an extremely interesting club and I hope it will continue enthusiastically.

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MUSIC NOTES

This year, as with every year, the Music section was very busy and the performances organised by them made up a considerable part of our school’s activities. The first two terms were dedicated to the house choirs’ competition and the Heather Lamont Festi­val respectively, both of which were extreme­ly successful thanks to the interest and hard work of those involved.

The third term of 1972 saw a much closer working tie with Christ Church than ever be­fore. Our musical this year “The Boyfriend” was put on by the combined forces of Christ Church and MLC. This very entertain­ing musical was performed on the nights from the 21st of Sept, to 23rd of Sept. It received a lot of praise every bit of which was well deserved as the actual performances were the culmination and nett result of 31 terms’ hard work — holidays included.

Later on in the 3rd term Christ Church and MLC again got together, but this time it was the instrumentalists who produced a combin­ed Orchestral Concert, the success of which proved the very high standard of music in both the colleges.

Work with Christ Church for the production of music this year culminated in an excellent chorale which consisted of a selection of car­ols sung by the combined choirs of Christ Church and MLC. In addition to the carols, the colleges each performed 20 minutes of both sacred and secular music. This very suc­cessful evening was indeed a fitting end to the very close, fruitful and certainly bene­ficial co-operation and friendship we had had with Christ Church in the past year.

On speech night six of our own girls play­ing a string quartet, a recorder and a harpsi­chord performed A. Scarlatti’s “Quartette Four”.

Thus ended this year’s music activities. Thanks go to Mrs. Ashley and Mr. Ullman for their excellent guidance and hard work, and thanks go also to all the others involved for their co-operation and interest. Without them and their love for music, we would nev­er have had the privilege of enjoying this beautiful art. I sincerely hope 1973 will prove even more successful and rewarding.Music colours: awarded to — A. Hiller, S. Lewis, S. Newman, P. Stuckey, J. Raphael, W. Abbott, R. Graham, W. Green, A. Caddy.

DRAMA CLUB

Throughout the year the club has enjoyed a string of successes, most being due to the hard work and talents of Miss Jennifer Mellett.

The first of our successes was the production of Sophocles “Electra”, using a modern ap­proach. Electronic music, written by Mr. Alan Bonds and lighting effects arranged by Mr. Richard O’Halloran, helped create an intense atmosphere. During rehearsals Miss Mellett spent much time teaching us the concepts of Greek theatre, improvisation methods for learning lines, movement to music and voice production exercises. The result was a very polished production which was staged at the end of first term.

The following term Mr. Alan Keeley invited four of our girls to take part in two one-act plays at Christ Church. Both proved most enjoyable.

Next came “The Three Faces of Comedy”. Miss Mellett chose three comedies from differ­ent periods in history — “Noah’s Deluge”, “Unhand Me Squire” and “Black and White” — to show the development of the theatre through the ages. From each play a producer stepped forward to explain his methods to the audience.

With third term came the Independent Schools’ Drama Festival, which was organised on a non-competitive basis. M.L.C. and Christ Church entered “The Bones of My Toe”. Other activi­ties for the term included the productions of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” and “Hansel and Gretel”. Both were performed for the younger children at the school fete in October. How­ever, many Methodist Ladies and parents enjoyed a trip back to childhood too.

During the year, the Gertrude Walton Library has been transformed into an arts centre. The Drama Club has obtained a moveable stage in this building which will prove most useful in the future.

With greater opportunities and the prevalent feeling of enthusiasm, 1972 has been a most outstanding year for our club.

Jill KennedyDrama colours: awarded to — J. Kennedy, C. Firkins, J. Travers.

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Betty, have you done your homework?No. Mrs. Clandestine, I couldn’t finish 643 problems in half an hour.What do you mean? James here has an I.Q.of 549 and he did his in 10 minutesYes, Mrs. Clandestine, but my brain’s gone sour.Betty, do you expect me to accept that as your excuse I was hoping you would because it’s really not the truth — my black cat died.Yes, I could see that on your face yesterday I was going to tell you but the potatoes Were bubbling over on the stove inside.

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Anthea Pritchard, 4th year.

The first and most obvious way in which a school system could be thought manipulat­ive is how it treats its clients — for it takes hold of a certain number of human beings for a certain period of their lives, against their will, isolates them in specially prepared enclaves and subjects them there to the auth­ority of certified professionals, who instruct them in a certain obligatory curriculum, in­itiate them into accepted forms of behaviour and delve into their personal lives, so as to assist them to grow up straight.

from “De-schooling Society” — Ivan lllich

This morning, sweet it isTo feel the lads’ looks light on me,Then back in a swift, bright flutter to work Each one darting away with his Discovery like birds that steal and flee

from "The Best of School” — D. H. Lawrence

Education should be unrestricted experi­ences within interpersonal relationships en­abling students to grapple with the present nature and future possibilities of human life.

from AUS report on Education

These are theeducators, thefather figures. O you couldwarm with love for the firm lips, theresponsible foreheads. Theirties are strongly set, between their collars.They pass with dignity.

from “The Educators” — DM. Black

A FABLEOnce, in a place called Scholoria, a little boy could see colours that no one else could see.

Not just red and green and the other ordinary colours of the rainbow, but new ones. He dis­covered that he could speak in these new colours too and as he would tell his friends of his wonderful world, his rich young voice brought the colours to the listeners as well. People would smile at his words, as though they knew of the things he said, from an almost for­gotten time.

Soon he was famous and many people came to hear his vivid words. It became a tradition and anyone who visited Scholoria had to hear him — it was expected.

As he grew older and more well known, he needed a stand so that everyone might hear. You could see him high in the market place, propped up by a stout cane. His eyesight was failing and so that he might recognise his audience, he made a rule that they had to have their hair covered by a cap of distinguishing shape and cloth. Perhaps these caps prevented the words from really penetrating, perhaps the old man was too much separated from the people on his high platform but the truth is that no one could hear the new colours any more. Oh, they could still make out the sounds, but the magic had gone.

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from "Decline and Fall” — Evelyn Waugh

A PROTEST(On reading “The West Australian" Thursday,

September 21)So that’s how they see us —“Children Rally — More than 200 CHILD­

REN left Government and independent schools during school hours yesterday for a protest rally in Supreme Court Gardens.”

The picture on the cover shows three primary school girls from the Lance Holt School, (the last people who’d want to protest) and one guy (16) possibly a big brother escorting his little sister.

Is that how they see us?September 20 is a day for students in

W.A. to be proud of. It showed that there are those who care enough about one an­other’s situation to show it; it showed the students united as people together; it showed they cared about themselves as creative individuals.

Soon we will be sitting in the courts, in parliament and running newspaper offices, and yet they call us children.

Slowly, quietly We work away and we’ll take you come that day.

Ros White

The education system, as it was, epitomized a class-conscious society with its upper, low­er and middle classes.Before any one move up a rung of its “Social Ladder” could be achieved, the student had to first prove herself.

— For this reason, the Achievement Cer­tificate is a pleasing addition to M.L.C.

Chris G. 6-8

Heard . . .... in Maths — “I don’t mind you talking

but just be quiet.”... in the staffroom — “What am I of­

fered for an original comment for re­ports?”

... on the second day of 3rd term — “Doesn’t the term drag?”

... in Lit — “You are a cynical lot of creatures.”

In French . I’m afraid my general know­ledge is very, very limited In room 8 — Mrs. Ashman lying on the floor pounding the ground sobbing “Please knit me a tea cosy or bring me a lucky dip!”In Geography — you’re barking up the wrong rubber tree.

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THE M.L.C. FETEThis year’s fete which was held on the 14th

October, in the school grounds, was organ­ised and run by the “Parents and Friends Association” in conjunction with the girls. A great amount of time and effort from both parents and girls went into the organi­sation of stalls, competitions and entertain­ment.

The fete was held to raise money for au­dio visual equipment such as tapes, records and projectors necessary for the Walter Shepherd Research Centre to be used to its fullest extent.

The stalls included cakes, biscuits, books and records, white elephant, hot dogs and garden stalls. A cake decorating competition with two six dollar record vouchers as prize and a bean competition with a cookery book as first prize were well supported. A barbe­cue lunch which was run by the Parents and held on the driveway to Langsford House was enjoyed by all.

A swimathon was run by the girls as well as a folk concert, drama for the younger children and a creche to help parents with younger children, present at which was the school clown.

The fete was enjoyed by all and proved a great success.

THE WILDFLOWER CLUBThe Wildflower Club was started at the

beginning of this year by Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Ashman and has been involved in various activities throughout the year.

After reading about wildflowers, members became interested in searching and looking at some, so when the opportunity arose the Wildflower Club spent a pleasant Sunday aft­ernoon on a property of a parent of one of the girls. That afternoon the club found many different and colourful specimens and transferred them into either individual gar­dens or the Wildflower Club garden, situated at the back of the school.

At a meeting in second term a President and Committee of three were elected to help run the club with Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Ash­man and organise activities and meetings. Meetings are held during Friday lunchtimes.

Throughout the year this Club has stud­ied slides on wildflowers, done research, gone on excursions and tried to grow its own plants in the garden. The Wildflower Club, being a new club, has been involved in quite a few activities but hopes next year to do even more to keep members interested.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

UNIVERSITY SEMINARIn July, four MLC girls, two representing

the arts and two representing the sciences, attended a seminar at the W.A. University on the topic of “On becoming a Student”. Students from many high schools benefited from talks given by the sub-deans of the Arts and Science Faculties. This was follow­ed by a tour of the different faculties and departments. Each student could choose the areas he wished to visit and there could talk with lecturers, examine equipment and familiarise himself with University life. All the girls agreed that the seminar had been most successful, though whether it had suc­ceeded in helping them decide on courses or in putting them off a University education, we could not get out of them.

FELLOWSHIPLack of support and an apathetic response

to calls for suggestions has made one wonder whether the true meaning of Fellowship is apparent. It should be a mutual association of persons on equal and friendly terms.

In future let’s have a little more support and all suggestions are welcome.

The first meeting got off to a roaring start with about two committee members turning up. Nevertheless we managed to elect two Presidents, Janie Martin and Sally Ing­ham. We have had a varied and interesting programme this year with guest speakers including Doug Swingler from the “Melting Pot” and Mrs Chapman, guitarists Mike Don and friends, films about camps and the film “Two a Penny”.

Organisation at times left something to be desired. For example, one cold and very wet Wednesday lunchtime when no meeting was planned, two men with guitars walked up the path. Chaos reigned! But we eventually got an audience together.

Fellowship camps were held for most years, all being most successful. I’d like to thank all involved.

Fellowship could not exist except for the support and guidance of Miss Nelson. We were all upset when Miss Nelson had to go into hospital but in no time she was back again helping us all.

Let us hope that increased participation in activities next year will result in true Fellowship.

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DELUSIONA golden glow gleams,And reflects the last of its sunbeams On the shimmering crystal of silk The trees glide against the darkening sky, And the once heavenly colours Are twisted turned into rainbows.The white egret seems to scoop the silk As he dances alone in the heavens.

All is at peace.But is it always like this?By day, man must thunder and crash And shoot muddy ripples across the silk And the marsh trembles and quakes.Man is not only killing himself . .

Penelope Cromack, 3rd year

STRANGER IN THE RAINI don’t understand what has happened to the

people,They lock themselves away They hardly know their neighbours They wouldn’t speak to a stranger

—let alone help me.I stand by the roadside in the pouring rain, arms outstretched for shelter and help— “Just a lift to the corner would do, ft’s not far home from there.”But my worn raincoat, soaking features and

bare feetMay soil your pretty, fur-lined, centrally

heated, one-manned road machines.Pity man, you have lost contact.And nobody notices the stranger in the rain.

Roz White, 4th yearTHE CASTLE OF MYSTERY

A castle so oldOf walls so coldIn a storm all on its own.

Roof is leaking,Doors are creaking

And from inside, a moan.A weary tramp feeling damp Is there inside, alone.

Hair stands on end And around the bend

Closer comes the moan.The tramp shrieks Shadows sneak Closer comes the fear

He runs and falls Gets up and calls

But only an echo hears.

Dead he was foundThere on the groundRunning from what? Nobody told.

So, when in a storm Or safe in your dorm,

Remember the tramp of old.Sandra Graves, 1st year

(boarder!)

The moon rose so yellow tonight and showed where shivers of oil mocked the frowning water Reeds had grown over the ghosts of sandcastles and the shallow edge was dim with mossy shells and will-less lifted weed.The air pausedand felt the bloodveined moondrift soft and roundedin a sleepy leanwhile a boat passed, full-sailed.Time, the length of the moment calmly swallowed its child.

Pamela Hewitt, 5th year

AN ANTIPOEMO my God, it’s happened again The crowds roared I bowedWhoops. It broke They booed My face?Or was it my foot.I hid my face.They cheered.It must be my face.I bowed and went.

Jenny Bartlett, and Pam Collibee,

4th year

THE JUNKIE TRAGEDY“Rise up, rise up, creepy junky,” she says, “And take out your needle so bright;Let it never be said that a girlfriend of yours Was left with no fix all the night “Rise up, rise up, my bold bikie gang,And take out your cycles so bright,And take better care of supplies of the junk, It’s been stolen away in the night.”He’s mounted the stuff on the back of his

bikeIn a strong steel box of grey,With his faithful gang close by his side;And loudly they roared away.Chubasco looked over his shoulder,To see what he could see,And there he saw a rough bikie gang Come riding over the lea.And when the fight was over,And all the glory raised,The only guy who held it high was the Indian, Ira Hayes.He staggered across to his bike,Leaned on it and croaked:—“Wrap me up in my helmet and jacket,And bury me deep down below,Where the pushers and pigs won’t molest me In the shade where apartment blocks grow.”

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WHAT CAN I DO?

Yes, what can I do? Metaphorically speak­ing I am a drop in the ocean. A speck of dust among so many other specks of dust and you have the nerve to think that I, who am so terrifingly unimportant can change the state of the affairs of the world. Do not be foolish, do not ask me what I can do but tell me; tell me in such a way that I can understand that I am not as helpless as an ant is against a human with a can of Mortein in his hand.

I have been told that a few more ‘drops’ have been trying to turn things and that if I join them it would help the world, but why should I have two babies when all the sav­ages out in the bush are producing offspring at a rate of one a year after they are mat­ure? I’m told I can save the world, but all my efforts are annihilated by the ignorance of others. Ah! you say — “Go and educate the children in Africa” but I can’t — I’m not vaccinated and can’t be.

So here I am stuck in West Australia, be­ing told to do something. What? Do you want me to wash my dishes in soap and stand scrubbing hour after hour at the grease while my neighbours all around have spent their mornings relaxing because they used deter­gent? No, don’t tell me again, I know. Deter­gent is not bio-degradable. It coats plants and harms them, especially those in the riv­ers and sea, and yes, I know that 90% of our oxygen is produced by aquatic plants, and no, please believe me, I don’t want to suffocate. I like pretty colours, especially the colours in Kleenex’s Boutique Tissue box; they match my bedroom, but you say I can’t have them, everybody else does, but not me — oh don’t persecute me please! I’m told to measure the difference in water used in my shower and a bath. Well, I like showering, I can’t stand bathing and again you want me to change — why me? The lady next door, and the lady next door to her showers — why not me? So I shower but next I’m told — “Your shampoo is in a plastic bottle — that’s wicked it’s not bio-degradable.” So I change — my shampoo is now in an aluminium foil tube — not bio­degradable. What a wicked girl I am, but

what can I do, never wash my hair, or try a bar of soap meant for the skin? I move out of my house and into my garden which, you tell me to let go ‘native’ but I’m frightened of spiders, so what do I do? I’m not saying I use insecticides but I do mow my lawn with a mower and water it, so I can see where I am placing my feet. I’m sorry I like pretty flowers; everybody has pretty flowers, but although they do consume water, they pro­duce a little (even if it is a very little) oxy­gen. I move out to the garage. We all know what lives in a garage — that death trap called a car. I’m learning to drive and I en­joy it, and I intend to drive and own one of my own. That’s it, gasp, look up shocked, I’m only telling you the truth; I’m sorry I can’t say things I don’t mean. Now I walk out past the garage and there I see a garbage can — let’s see what’s in it — plastic bags galore — “small bags, big bags, tough bags, strong bags, Glad bags” — oh, what a sin­ner I am, but don’t look at me — what are you doing? There’s also aluminium foil from the baked potatoes I ate last night — and yes, I enjoyed them; they were beautiful — and no, I don’t regret it, and heavens look, there are four glass bottles; what’s going to happen to them, I don’t know, but I do care, but not much.

I want to live a life of freedom, I don’t want to be told by people with four or five children that I can only have two. Forget that I’m civilised, let me be like a savage — oh! but I must qualify that, I’m an advanc­ed savage who wants the advantages of my advancement as well as all my natural priv­ileges. I am inconsiderate. I am wrong. I know that by taking this opinion I can only make things worse but I’m human, with the nature of a human. But I know what I’ve got to do, so say I persecute myself and do all the things I’m told to, I’ll only not enjoy life myself — you will still go on in your slaphappy way — and what have I got? — maybe a first-class ticket to Heaven!

Diana Irving, 5th year.

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THE HINDUSTANI

I met a Hindustani on the train to old Bang­kok,

Who offered me some chewing gum, I said I’d rather not,

Around his neck in blue and green he wore a string of keys,

He also wore a muffler and some garters at the knees.

As he sat in his compartment with his brollie on his knee

The waiter came around and served us all with tea

He first read the Guardian and then re-read the Times

Till the old bell went for dinner, with its usual 20 chimes.

I followed him to the buffet car where he ordered buns

And we were shown to a table where sat two praying nuns;

I toasted him with champers, a thing I always do

When he beat a quick retreat to the buffet’s Georgian loo.

As I sat in amazement, staring at the door,The reason for such behaviour suddenly hit

me at the coreFor expensive champagne and the English

currant bunDo not mix politely in the poor old Hindu’s

turn.

Ursula Oddie (funny poem prize winner)

Looking in the mirror sides switched, I see myself A solitary tear doesn’t exist in reality A hot east wind dries on the flesh, leaves a mist.Eyes to eyes—they might have been shutfor all that the blind world could do.

Pamela Hewitt, 5th year

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I now question almost everything about God. But in Primary school, like most kids, I accepted every miracle and story without question. I prayed and when my prayers weren’t answered, I just figured that the in­describable being which was somehow sus­pended in the sky was too busy making an­other world.

In school, I prayed with my hands in the traditional position, believing that my mes­sage could only be heard this way. This idea originated when someone told me that Jesus was in your heart, so I decided that my hands must be a kind of microphone, my arms wires which were connected to the hearing system in my heart and that I must speak directly into my hands to be heard.

We all believed that it was sacrilegious not to listen to the funny little priest who came every Tuesday. He was a very interesting man and he always had some sort of injury. One week he had lost one eyebrow, some hair and eyelashes through scorching. I didn’t listen to a word that day.

I had faith in God but this increased one day in grade six when I borrowed my sister’s tennis ball. I had received permission with strict instructions not to lose it ( I must ex­plain that I was a little weakling of four and a half stone and my sister was a big first year of about eight stone with huge arm muscles and a hard hit — in short, I was scared stiff of her). All day I kept it and in the afternoon, after school, I still had it in my possession. Then I was fool enough to throw it near a hedge and, of course, I lost it somewhere there.

All that night I was silent for fear of a question from my sister. When it didn’t come, I was overjoyed and prayed as hard as I could for God to return that ball.

I had complete faith in Him, I even got off the bus early next morning to rush ahead and retrieve the ball. It was there, just where I had prayed it to be.

God must have had a big sister, because He had understood.

Rae Chittleborough, 4th year

THE FIVE SENSESI like to hear the rattle of passing trains and the laughter of children playing games the gentle plip plopping of rain on the sill, the continuous whir of an electric drill.I like to taste refreshing hot coffee and the creamy flavour of caramel toffee, the vanilla flavour of cream sponge cake and the biting taste of a spearmint milk­

shake.

I like to see the happiness of all the world and the friendship and unity of each boy and

girlI like the sun and the surf and the sand and the lush, green grass that covers the

land.

I like to smell chicken soup as it boils in the pot

and baked potatoes, cold or hot the fragrance of flowers that bloom in the

springI like to smell most anything.

I like to touch an asbestos fence and the rich feeling of fifty cents I like to touch a cat’s cold nose and the soft satin petals of a blooming rose.

Lee Beggs, 2nd year

I like the cliff at school, especially in winter.I like rose-buds. Suddenly I’ve gone madabout rose-buds.I like coming to school on the bus, but some­

times I think they should change the route.I like doing the washing.I like my cat, though sometimes she bites.I like going for long walks in the bush or on

the beach.I like listening to my transistor when I’m

supposed to be doing my homework.I like going shopping though Mum gets sick

of me always asking for things.I like lots of things, don’t you think?

Tricia Lenthall, 2nd year

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EDITORIAL

Education is not a process of teaching which takes place at a school for twelve years. It is continuous learning which is undergone from birth to death.

The desire to learn is basic and powerful in all humans although it may be distorted or blunted. An observation of the inquisitive and questioning attitude of a child shows this. I truly believe in the wisdom of the child and in his ability to decide for himself if provided with the opportunity. The creativity and energy of an interested child is education at work.

Often at school, apathy results from a lack of interest in what is being taught but activi­ties which widen the scope of knowledge and enable the student to evaluate and decide for him­self are infinitely preferable to a steady absorption of indisputable facts.

The world is constantly changing and to be able to cope with new ideas a person must be able to adapt. The acquired ability to reason and to question enable a person to decide far more than any achievement of high marks. Unfortunately the exams, both internal and public, make interesting discussions on side issues difficult and the scope of curricula is often limited! A welcome trend in educational policy is the introduction of systems which rely on individual achievement and investigation. An attitude which encourages personal investigation and extra­curricular activities which give insight into other people and new ideas nurture this curiosity and thirst for learning.

Perhaps the most important aspect of any education is learning to live with others in a meaningful and rewarding way. It is difficult to feel part of a large community at times but this can be achieved where the atmosphere is one of co-operation rather than competition.

The theme “education” is as wide and fascinating as any. Literally “to lead out,” the ideas encompassed in this concept are far-reaching, radiating beyond the classroom from the wonder of a living cell to a contemplation of the universe.

Pam

MATRICULATION SEMINARS

“Commitment”, “Some Ultimate Questions” and “Tertiary Education for What?” were the topics discussed at the three Matriculation Seminars held between October of last year and July of this year. As in other years, these were designed to bring students from all kinds of schools and backgrounds together to discuss matters important to them. These topics revealed many strong personal opinions which had received little airing in the exam-orientated Leaving syllabus.

The six girls from M.L.C. found the seminars most rewarding, to talk to students from different schools, even if the conversation often degenerated to “At our school . . .” Among the speakers at the seminars was Mr. Ron Wilson, the Attorney-General for W.A., speaking on “Commitment” and Mrs. S. Sujan, who, under the topic of “Ultimate Questions” gave us an in­sight into the Hindu way of life and thinking. These opened many new avenues of thought and clarified ideas the girls previously had on these topics.

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ODE TO AN OLD LIBRARY FREEDOM’S CHILDThe old new replaced by newer new,No longer now the latest novelty . . .But you’ve had your glory.Sir Charles your honours did bestowOn that memorable dayJust as Sir Paul has done his dueUpon the many sided centreBut history fades and progress reignsAnd you’ll be used in humbler ways.Poor library. Never mindYou’ve done your dashYou’ve made your markYou’ve served your purpose wellAnd now you rest in quieter peaceWithout the crowds of would-be profsTo spoil your view.

Anne Napier,5th year

No longer am I the simple child of freedom Timid and shy, rough and carefree Where life only held the fantasy Of the rainbow, and the innocence Of the past.No longer do the birds fly overhead,And the trees sway above Without my asking

Why!So simple, yet so long ago Were the days when I was Freedom’s child.

Sue Fry, 5th year

A handful of needles.Smelling like 'pine.Clean, fresh, aromatic For an instant there is contact.But on releasing—

darkness returns.Jane Robins, 5th year

THE VINETangling and turning Winding and twisting On its upward stem A vine, slowly climbing,Flourishing and branching out Spreading and ascending Branches outstretching While leaves are glistening On the vivid green vine Growing and entwining Forming an entangled net.It has reached its peak As it flourishes and fades The flowers wither and die But the fruit begins to form First, a little bulb, which grows Into a large, delicious fruit Which ripens, then falls Back to mother earth.

Margaret Morcombe, 1st year

INTERLUDEThe broken shutter bangs And we awake from our sleep.Lying there, our minds evolve On the past night. It seems so far yet By reaching outThe dark memories come flooding backBy touchingThe excitement returns.Momentarily,We withdraw frightened, the unexpected too profound.Tentative caressingThe conciliation returns (once again)—and we are united.The shutter bangs once again But its music is mute.

Jane Robins,5th year

WEWe are the world but what are you?I am you to you and I am me to me therefore you are me— but I am me and you are you What are we?

Peta Gray, 4th year

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ODE ON THE CONSEQUENCES OF PLAYING HOOKEY

T’happen’d on a Sabbath eve,(angelic in prayer we ne’er perceiv’d),Two mates in artful glee;Took refuge from religious rite,Behind a piano, out of sight A pack of cards to free.But fate a hand was wont to take And sent misfortune in the shape Of a music practice.A mistress to the piano strode,Glanced about her new abode But noticed not our truants.A stifled smirk, a yawn, a sigh,Distracted not our maestro’s eye,As scales she executed.Full half turn the hour had madeAnd through her book her Grace had play’d,The notes all but refuted.Your muscles may be strong as steel But cramp in time you’re sure to feel A bluish foot protruded.The chords and vocal died away,Transfixed behind the piano they Were soon to be reproved.A booming voice now rent the air “Stand you devils and declare”Twa reddened faces rose—“And now from hence you shall deliver Close written with the finest silver One hundred lines of prose”.

Brenda Morcombe,5th year

The river was beautiful this morning. No-one noticed,They rushed between classes, giggled and

talked.And no-one looked.There wasn’t a ripple on the water, reflecting

the clouds,And all was covered in a misty blue blanket, Cold and so crisp.No-one saw it but me; I pointed and

exclaimed,But what Jack had said was much more

important,And anyway, it looked like rain.

You missed something.The river was beautiful this morning.

Margaret Bownes,5th year

WINTER AND SUMMER WINDThe wind outside on this winter day,Made the trees sway from side to side,It whispered a frightening sound in my ear, And made me stand still in fear;It raced here and there It whipped on my face It messed up my hair Leaving me a disgrace;I heard echoing cries of the wind in the

treesAs the wind screamed frighteningly by.The wind calmed me down on this hot sum­

mers day,As it brushed softly against my face,The leaves on the tree seemed to hustle

around,Shaking only a few to the ground.I heard the leaves rustling so peacefully,As the cool wind swept softiy by.

Jan Bennett, 1st year

Life is a race around the clock Stop fools! and smell the flowers

Sue Fry, 5th year

gravity tugs at us eventually we all hang

Pamela Hewitt,5th year

WHEN I LEFT HOMEWhen I left home, I left behindMy poor cactus flower. When I went homeWhat did I find but my flower grown big.So when I go back, I’m leaving it to be eaten by the birds.

Margaret Kelly,1st year

of inanimate things (e. g. walls)How low to be a wall Of the submissive and blank variety One subject to the sadism of a Pointless kick, a directionless stone or a small boy’s lust for power.But how glorious to be a wall-with-a-door A wall-with-a-purpose-type-wall;Crowned with ivy.

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ART1972 has been marked by increased interest in art as a part of school activities. Symptoms

of this interest have been seen in the efforts of this magazine to print more art work and the Arts Council to incorporate art in the Heather Lamont Festival. This is the first time in many years that such a competition has occurred in conjunction with the Festival.

In addition, new clubs, such as the Indian art club, have been established. Others, such as pottery, have carried on this year with great enthusiasm. Special art has also been continued under the able guidance of Mrs. Crowe.

Undoubtedly, the budding talents of the M.L.C. art classes are thankful that their long deserved recognition has finally arrived.

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OLD GIRLS NOTES

President Rae EdwardsVice-Presidents Betty Cox, Doris Strachan

Two cake stalls have been held at the school this year and in this way we have raised $125.

Hon. Secretary Sylvia Foulkes Hon. Treasurer Aileen Bennett

Old Girls year begins and ends in March with Old Girls Day held at the College. Those who wish to play tennis or swim and then enjoy a cold lunch are all welcome, but our guests are those who left school in the pre­vious year. A large crowd of recently left girls attended this year and at the Annual General Meeting which followed after lunch, an energetic committee was elected.

In April, Great Southern Branch held their Annual Dinner at Kojonup. Joyce Reid and her helpers gathered about forty old girls for a very happy evening. Next morning, Mr. Shepherd took the service in the Methodist Church. Branch dinners are fun — especially for those who visit from Perth. All are wel­come and if you would like to go, first con­tact a Committee member.

St. Mary’s Old Girls Association held a seminar early in the year at which represen­tatives of the O.G.A’s discussed the prob­lems facing them — with special attention to scholarships, fund raising and ways and means of attracting younger members. Many constructive ideas were exchanged.

Our Association was delighted that the council saw fit to name the Research Centre in Mr. Shepherd’s honour, and even more pleased when he was included in the Queen’s Birthday Honours — surely no-one could be more deserving of both.

After the Walter Shepherd Research Cen­tre was opened in May, the question of the future function of the Gertrude Walton Me­morial Library was raised and the committee of council members and old girls that was formed decided that this beautiful room would be a fitting Arts and Music centre for the school with the English department mak­ing good use of it for drama and housing sets of books. The Mothers Committee have given the school a medium grand piano which will be placed in the library and Old Girls are now raising funds to furnish the library suitably, so that it may continue making its very important contribution to the school life.

The Jumble sale is yet to come although Elsie Murray has already been very busy selling. Then, before the end of the year, we plan to have a quiz night.

The Dinner this year was also our farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd and we succeeded in making it the biggest yet with about 260 people attending including most past-presi­dents of the O.G.A. and many girls who were school officials in Mr. Shepherd’s time. We attempted to revive memories of the past 20 years through these and a thoroughly nos­talgic evening resulted. Mr. and Mrs. Shep­herd were presented with a set of outdoor furniture which we hope they may enjoy when they retire.

Hilda Richter who has been our honorary auditor for more years than she cares to remember was invited as our guest.

The younger set held a fellowship week­end at Faversham House at York. I should like to thank Miss Nelson and the Rev. Nev­ille Watson for their co-operation and Tricia Geddes, Jill Smithson and Margot Winter for their excellent organisation. They are now busy planning a car trial to raise funds for the library.

The O.G.A. Scholarship awarded for the first time to a girl going into fourth year was won by Annette Crane who came from Mt. Barker Junior High School. Congratula­tions Annette and we hope you enjoy your two years at M.L.C.

Before you leave school, do join the Old Girls. All will be most welcome. The regular newsletters will keep you in touch with the school and your school friends.

Treasurer’s Address — Mrs. R. Bennett,137 Victoria Ave., Dalkeith, 6009.

Fees — $2.00 annual, $25 life membership.May I wish you a very happy Christmas

and a successful year in 1973. To those leav­ing school — welcome to the Old Girls.

Rae Edwards, President.

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ATHLETICS NOTES

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This year the Inter-House Athletics were held towards the end of second term (which meant that there was a much longer time in which to train the team for the Inter-School Athletics). At the end of an exciting day Mrs Overheu had the pleasure of presenting the Sixteen and Over Age Group Trophy to her daughter, Di, as well as the Under Sixteen Trophy to Adele Cain, the Under Fifteen to Jenny Michael and the Under Fourteen to Linda Green. The House Trophy went to Olympia, who was followed by Corinth, Rome, Sparta, Troy and Athens.

Training for the school team included an Athletics Camp at the school one weekend at the beginning of third term, under the guidance of Miss Hardwick, Mrs Gobolos, Miss Wads­worth, Miss Davenport and captain Helen.

By the time October 7th arrived, our team assured us of success. Jenny Bartlett and Libby Harrison thrilled the school by each breaking a record. Jenny jumped five feet in the Under Sixteen High Jump, adding three inches to the previous record. Libby threw the softball an amazing one hundred and ninety-nine feet nine inches in the Under Fifteen Soft- ball Throw (a little under the length of one of her throws in the Inter House Sports, which reached the school boundary). The Under Fifteen, Under Sixteen and Sixteen and Over second division relay teams gained victory for M.L.C. and because they were run towards the fence, had a great impact on the spectators. The Old Girls’ Relay Team, which was a combination of talented athletes and ex-school officials also ran across the line first.

At the Presentation Ceremony, the Under Fifteen Athletes raised a cheer from the M.L.C. blocks when they received the Under Fifteen Trophy. The Under Sixteen squad gained the hard earned position of runner-up. With these and other brilliant performances, it was not surprising that we gained a close third to Saint Mary’s and P.L.C.

Athletics colours awarded to:—D. Overheu, W. David, A. Cain, B. Little, J. Bartlett, L. Hassan, M. Taylor, J. Michael, E. Harrison, A. Chapman.

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SENIOR ATHLETICSFRONT: C. Gardner, C. Smith, B. Little, H. South, L. Rochford.2ND ROW: D. Coleman, K. Sprigg, D. Overheu, H. Eva (captain), A. Cain,

T. Phillips, W. David.3RD ROW: W. Smith, C. Elliott, J. Bartlett, J. Macnamara, R. Ingram,

H. Michael, S. Tay.4TH ROW: D. Comley, J. Main, L. Renner, K. Flanders, R. McLay,

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JUNIOR ATHLETICSFRONT: L. Hassan, L. Watkins, J. McKenzie, A. Chatman, J. Robinson.2ND ROW: D. Rutter, V. Saunders, L. Matthews, M. Taylor, L. Green,

S. Reid, L. Freedman.3RD ROW: D. Price, E. Ball, Ja. McLay, F. Doleman, K. Fletcher, S. Arnold,

S. Anderson, M. Hopkins.BACK: J. Cook, J. Michael, S. Lee, E. Harrison, G. Martin, Jo McLay,

T. Sanders, J. Fry.

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HOCKEY TEAMFRONT: D. Overheu, J. Macnamara (captain).2ND ROW: L. Watkins, C. Smith, P. Sassella.3RD ROW: J. Brennan, S. Mills, J. Main, C. Brown, A. Cain, L. Nalder.

HOCKEY NOTESThe 1972 hockey competition was some­

what different from previous years. The top four teams did not receive individual recog­nition but were combined in an overall com­petition. This made the competition much more difficult than in previous years and MLC was narrowly defeated by St. Mary’s. However the teams played a very high stan­

dard of hockey but will need more concen­trated training to better the other up and coming independent teams.

Hockey colours were awarded to the whole of the senior A team.Hockey colours: awarded to — P. Sassella, J. Macnamara, J. Brennan, D. Overheu, A. Cain, J. Main, S. Mills, C. Smith, L. Watkins, L. Nalder, C. Brown.

GYMNASTICS TEAMB. Little, R. Bartlett, R. Ingram, P. Gray. BACK: J. Bartlett, D. Rutter.

GYMAll gym teams this year participated in the competitions in a creditable and enthusiastic

way. Although they were not placed as highly as they have been in recent years, the per­formances were promising. The Junior B team gained second position and the Junior A sixth. The senior B gained first position, although we must reluctantly admit that they were the only team in this section. The senior A team performed extremely well, gaining third place.

Sincere thanks from all members of the Gym Club must go to Mrs. Gobolos and also to Miss Hardwick who filled in during the absence of Mrs. Gobolos. Robyn BartlettGymnastic colours: awarded to — R. Bartlett, A. Payne, A. Napier, J. Bartlett, R. Ingram, P. Gray, C. Elliott.

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NETBALL NOTESThe netball season got off to a very enthusiastic start with the team trials being very

well attended and a very high standard being present in the teams eventually chosen.Both the junior and senior teams were nearly always victorious in their interschool match­

es — the senior B did, in fact, win all its matches. However, as the pennant awarded was for all the teams combined, M.L.C. was the runner-up this year. Success was very largely due to the thorough coaching received from Miss Wadsworth, Mrs. Gobolos and Denise Brooks.Netball colours: awarded to — J. Cocks, V. Costello, W. David, L. Renner, C. Elliott, S. Brooks, P. Chatfield, K. Doyle.

NETBALL TEAMFRONT: L. Renner, V. Costello (captain).2ND ROW: C. Elliott, P. Chatfield, S. Brooks, J. Cocks, W. David.

SQUASH NOTESMy congratulations to all the squash team

for doing so well in this year’s Interschool Girls’ Squash Pennants. A fine performance was displayed by all the team and in spite of the fact that there was no coach to help in training, you can be very proud of coming second in the competition. I am confident

that we will be able to make the finals next year.

The squash club is open to all and we are more than willing to help girls who wish to learn how to play, especially girls in third and fourth year. SallySquash colours: awarded to — S. Whyntie, A. Payne, P. Hewitt, A. Hiller.

SQUASH TEAMFRONT: A. Payne, A. Hiller.BACK: P. Hewitt, S. Whyntie (captain), K. Stott.

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JUNIOR SWIMMING TEAMJ. McLay, S. Anderson, K. Lucraft, J. Brown-Cooper, J. Michael, M. Kelly,M. Merry, B. Walters, M. Rudeforth, M. Taylor, K. Jarman.BACK: J. McLay, J. Broad, D. Taylor, H. Hutchinson, S. Arnold,

J. Hutchinson, L. Freedman.

SWIMMING NOTESThis year saw M.L.C’s inevitable rise of swimming strength to be outswum only by the

Saints. Under Cathy Elliot’s leadership, the team really proved itself. The swimmers were unit­ed with tremendous enthusiasm and team spirit which was a reward in itself.

In the last few years M.L.C. has realised that success can only be ours under hard and pro­fessional training. Although we have fought the coming of this “professionalism” into inter­school sport, we can no longer keep up with the standard of other colleges if this attitude is not adopted. This year our vigorous training proved overall ability to be our strength.

Once again, the State Life Saving Championships were a social event as well as a hard struggle for supremacy. However, M.L.C. made sure not to be too social and won the Curran Cup, Halliday Shield and the Bader Memorial Cup.

Caroline FirkinsSwimming colours: awarded to — C. Elliott, L. Perry, C. Firkins, R. Chittleborough, De Eil- beck, Di Eilbeck, S. Price, J. McKenzie, J. Hutchinson, H. Hutchinson, L. Freedman.Diving colours: awarded to — J. Bartlett, P. Gray, A. Dale.Life-saving colours: awarded to — R. Chittleborough, J. McKenzie, Di Eilbeck, De Eilbeck, H. South, B. Little.

SENIOR SWIMMING TEAM

FRONT: L. Perry, K. Stearne, C. Elliott (captain), J. McKenzie,R. Chittleborough.

2ND ROW: M. Clements, B. Barratt, R. Graham, E. Dowling, C. Hawkins, L. Buggins, C. Watt, H. Anderson.

3RD ROW: L. Shifter, R. Jessop,J. Ferri, C. Firkins, J. Bartlett,J. Bell, S. Blackburn, S. Price.

4TH ROW: S. Hannah, R. McLay,L. Shirley, T. Stock, P. Tunstill, B. Reid-Smith.

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VOLLEYBALL

M.L.C. again participated in the rounds of inter-school volleyball match­es this year with the B team being un­defeated and the A’s losing only two matches. Volleyball was introduced as an inter-house sport for the first time this year and met with an enthusiastic response from the girls, many of whom had previously not participated in inter­house competitions.

VOLLEYBALL TEAMFRONT: A. Hiller, R. McLay, V. Pegler.BACK: P. Cadwell, C. Dunn, R. George, A. Ewing.

TENNIS NOTESAs in most sporting competitions M.L.C. was faced with a close but exciting finish to the

tennis season. Our first rivals in the competition were P.L.C. who we narrowly defeated by one set. We went on to win the competition by two sets from Loreto after an upset loss to St. Mary’s during the season.Tennis colours: awarded to — A. Cain, J. Macnamara, C. Smith, G. Garnner, L. Nalner, K. Sprigg.

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MURSELL TENNIS TEAMK. Sprigg, L. Nalder, L. Jones, J. O’Shanessy.

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LEAVING RESULTS 1971

ANNETTS, L. D.—English, Literature (m), Geography (m), Maths I (D) (m), Chemistry, Physics.

BARKER, H. J.—English, French (m), Literature, Geography, Music (D) (m), Maths I, Biol­ogy.

BENNET, M. G.—English, Economics (m), Maths II, Maths III, Physics (m), Chemistry (m).BENNETT, M. A.—English (D), French (D) (m), German (D) (m), Literature (D) (m),

History (D) (m), Maths I (D), Speech (D).BENNETT, T. L.—Biology, Home-Economics, Physiology and Hygiene.BETTES, J. J.—English, Economics, Literature, History, Biology.BILLINGS, C. J.—English, French, Maths II(m), Maths III (m), Chemistry (D) (m),

Physics (m).BOWER, B.—English, Economics, Maths II, Maths III (m), Chemistry (m), Physics (m).BOWER, D. A.—English, Economics, Maths I, Biology, Accountancy.BOXSELL, R. E.—English, Economics, Literature, Maths I (D) (m), Biology, Music, Home-

Economics.BRADFORD, J. H.—English, Economics (D), Maths II (D) (m), Maths III (D) (m), Physics

(D), Chemistry (D) (m), Music (D) (m).BRENNAN, R.—English, French (D) (m), Maths II, Maths III (m), Biology (D) (m),

Chemistry (m).BROWN, S. L.—English, French, Maths II (m), Maths III, Chemistry (D) (m), Music (D)

(m), Physics.BROWNE, J. M.—English, French (m), Literature (m), Maths I (m), Chemistry (D), Physics,

Music (D) (m).BURRIDGE, S. A.—English, French (m), Literature (m), History (D) (m), Biology, Art.CARTER, C. E.—English (D), French (m), Economics (m), History (D) (m), Maths I (m),

Biology.CHITTLEBOROUGH, J. K.—English, Art.COOMER, W. M.—English, Maths II, Maths III, Chemistry, Music (D).COSTELLO, B.—English, Economics (m), Literature (m), History (D) (m), Maths I (m),

Chemistry.CROSBY, N. A.—English, French (m), German, History, Maths I (m), Biology.CROUCH, L. V.—English, Economics, Geography, Maths I, Biology, Accountancy (D).DARLEY, J.—Literature, Maths I, Home-Economics.DAVIES, L. M.—English (D), French (m), Literature, Geography (D) (m), Maths I (D) (m),

Chemistry, Art.DOLLEY, L. C.—English, Economics (m), History, Biology (m), Speech.EDWARDS, P. J.—English, German, Economics (D) (m), Geography (m), History (D) (m).

Maths I (m), Speech (D).ELLIOTT, D. K.—English, Literature (D) (m), Geography, Maths I (D) (m).ETHELL, P. J.—English, Economics, Maths II (m), Maths III (D) (m), Chemistry (D) (m),

Physics (D) (m).EVANS, J. K.—English, Economics, Literature (m), Maths I (D) (m), Biology (m), Home-

Economics.FARRAR, C. J.—Biology, Home-Economics, Physiology and Hygiene.FREESTONE, A. E.—English, Literature, History, Maths I (D) (m), Biology (m), Chemistry,

Music (m).GARROWAY, J. M.—English (D), French, Economics (m), Literature (D) (m), History (D)

(m), Maths I (m).GEDDES, P. E.—English (D), German, Economics (D) (m), History (m), Maths I (D) (m),

Biology, Speech (D).GRAY, M. V.—English (D), Literature (m), History (m), Maths I, Biology (m).GRAY, T. M.—English, Economics (m), Literature, Maths I (m), Biology.HARPER, D. A.—English, History, Music A, Physiology and Hygiene.HARPER, S. E.—English, History, Literature, Physiology and Hygiene.HEWITT, D. J.—English (D), French (D), German (D) (m), Maths II (D) (m), Maths III (D),

Chemistry (D) (m), Physics (D) (m).HTRCHFELD, A. R.—English, German, Maths I.HOAD, J. M.—English, French, Economics (m), Literature (m), Maths I (D) (m), Biology

(D) (m).HOCKING, M. A.—English, French, Biology, Physiology and Hygiene, Latin.HOOD, C. O.—English, Economics, Literature, Physiology and Hygiene.

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HURST, J. A.—English, Literature, History, Geography, Maths I, Biology.ISAACSEN, S.—English, Economics (D) (m), Maths II, Maths III (m), Chemistry (m),

Physics (m).KEEN, C. R.—English, Literature, Geography, Biology, Art.KIRKBY, G. K.—English (D), Geography (m), Maths II, Maths III (m), Chemistry (m), Phy­

sics (D) (m).KITTO, K.—Home-Economics, Accountancy.KITTO, R. L.—English, Maths I, Biology, Physiology and Hygiene.LATHAM, J. E.—English, Economics, History, Biology, Home-Economics, Physiology and

Hygiene.LEAVER, A. M.—English, Economics (m), Literature, History (m), Maths I, Biology. LITTLE, R. M.—English Economics (m), Literature (m), Maths I (m), Biology, History. LUNDY, L. J.—English, Economics (m), History, Maths I (m), Biology, Music (D) (m),

Speech (D).McMAHON, H. R.—English, Economics (m), Literature (m), History (D) (m), Maths I (m),

Biology, Music (D).MADDOCK, K. P.—English (D), Literature, History, Music.MENGLER, C. L.—English, Economics, Maths II (m), Maths III (m), Chemistry (D) (m),

Physics.MICHAEL, E.—English, Literature, History (m), Maths I, Biology, Home-Economics. MORTIMER, D. L.—English, French (m), Literature, Maths I, Biology.NUNN, S. J.—English, Economics, Literature, Maths I, Biology (D), Geography.PARKER, J. E. W.—English (D), German (m), Literature (D) (m), History (m), Music A

(D) (m), Maths I (D), Speech (D).PARKER, V. G.—English, Accountancy.PARRY, A. L.—English, Economics, Literature (m), Maths I (D) (m), Biology (m), Chem­

istry.PASCOE, H. I.—English, Economics, History, Biology, Physiology and Hygiene.PEIRCE, P. M.—English, Maths I (m), Art.PHANOS, Z.—English. French, Maths III, Chemistry (m), Music (D) (m).PRICHARD, C. M.—English, French, Literature (m), Maths I, Biology (D) (m).RENNER, S. B.—English (D), Maths I, Physics.RICK, J.—English (D), Economics (m), History (m), Maths I (m), Biology, Chemistry,

Music.SHEPHERD, S. M.—English, French, Economics, Literature, Biology (D).SHEPHERDSON, J. M.—English, Geography, Maths III, Chemistry, Music.SILBERT, P. M.—English, Literature, History (m), Music A (m), Maths I, Biology. SIMMONDS, J. E.—English, Music, Accountancy, Stenography.SMITH, P. S.—English, Economics (m), Literature, Geography, Biology (D) (m).SMITHSON, J. E.—English, German (m), Economics (m), Maths II (D) (m), Maths III (D)

(m), Chemistry, Physics.SPENCER, L. D.—English (D), French (D) (m), German (D) (m). History, Maths I (m),

Chemistry, Physics (m).STOKES, H. J.—English (D), German, Economics, Maths II (D) (m), Maths III (D) (m),

Chemistry (D) (m), Physics (D) (m).SWANN, K. E.—Physiology and Hygiene.SYNNOT, R.—Literature, Biology, Art, Physiology and Hygiene.TAYLOR, J. M.—English, Geography, Music (D) (m), Maths I (D) (m), Chemistry (D),

Physics (m), Biology (D) (m).TAYLOR, L. N.—English, Literature, Geography, Maths I (m), Biology.TCHACOS, E.—English, Economics, Geography (m), Maths I, Biology.THAXTER, S. E.—Biology, Home-Economics, Stenography.TIMPERLEY, R. K.—English, Literature (D) (m), Maths I, Biology (D), Music.TONKIN, W. M.—English (D), French (m), History (m), Maths I (D) (m), Chemistry (D)

(m), Physics (D).VAN DEN BERG, S.—English, Literature, Music (D), Maths I.VINCENT, G.—English, French, Literature, Stenography, Speech.WALES, L. K.—English, Literature, Physiology and Hygiene.WATSON, D. F.—English, Economics, History, Music, Biology, Home-Economics.WHITE, F. L.—English, Biology, Home-Economics, Physiology and Hygiene.WHITEHEAD, K. L.—English, Literature, Accountancy.WILLIAMS, A. M.—English, History, Maths I (D) (m), Biology (D) (m), Chemistry, Physics. WINTER, M. A.—English, German, Economics (m), Maths II, Maths III, Physics.

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JUNIOR RESULTS 1971ALLAN, J. F. 4ANDERSON, D. K. 8ANDERSON, H. S. 1ASHURST, V. S. 4ATHERDEN, P. 8BARKER, B. 1BARTLETT, J. S. 9BASSETT-SCARFE, C. A. 8 BATHGATE, R. A. 1BELL, J. M. 9BENNETT, J. S. 8BENNETT, S. R. 8BENNETT, T. L. 1BLACKBURN, S. J. 8BONGERS, M. J. 8BOON, M. E. 4BOTHE, P. M. 6BOYLE, J. M. 5BUTLER, H. J. 6BREMNER, M. B. 1BRENNAN, J. J. 1BROOKS, K. A. 8BROOKS, S. Y. 7BROWN, K. L. 8BROWNE, L. J. 9CALLISTER, M. B. 9CHATFIELD, P. S. 1CHIRGWIN, S. L. 8CHITTLEBOROUGH, P. R. 8 CLAYTON, M. C. 4COCK, G. F. 9COLEMAN, A. B. 2COLEMAN, J. R. 5COLLIBEE, P. J. 6COMLEY, D. J. 8CONNORS, S. R. 9CROSBY, H. E. 1CURRY, P. A. 8DALE, A. J. 1DAVIES, M. J. 1DUNKIN, K. D. 8DUNN, C. J. 8EILBECK, D. M. 8EILBECK, D. E. 8FIRKINS, C. M. 9FITZSIMMONS, J. M. 7FRANKLIN, D. E. 5FREETH, E. M. 10FRY, S. P. 1GARDNER, C. Y. 1GARDNER, J. M. 1GARDNER, R. K. 1GERRARD, S. B. 9GIBBS, E. C. 8GILES, G. J. 3GILES, H. J. 1GRAY, P. S. 9GREIVE, S. L. 1GUHL, S. L. 7GUY, S. J. 6HADLOW, V. M. 7HALL, S. C. 2

HALLETT, S. M. HALPERN, J. B. HARRISON, E. N. HARTLEY, A. H. HAWKINS, C. M. HEALEY, C. M. HENWOOD, J. N. HERBERT, J. A. HEPPINGSTONE, P. J. HEWITT, B. G. HEWSON, V. M. HEWTON, P. B.HICKS, S. C.HILL, J. F.HILL, S. J.HOOPER, M. J. HOSFORD, S. E. HUGHES, J. A. HUTCHISON, J. C. HYDE, S. K. INGRHAM, R. J. JEFFREYS, A. C. JOHNSON, A.JOLLEY, R. M. JOLLEY, R. E.JONES, L. M.KAILIS, C. P.KEAST, C. M.KELLY, K. M.KELLY, K. R.LANCE, H. J.LANE, M. H.LLOYD, M. LONGHURST, M. G. LONGSON, S. MANNION, L. M. MARSH, S. M.MARSH, S. P.MARTIN, D. J. MARTIN, G. E. MARTIN, S. L. MARTIN, W. A. MacNAMARA, J. K. McDonald, s. e. McGregor, j. e. McKenzie, j. c. McLAY, C. A.McNEIL, C. E.MEIER, J. C.MENZIE, W. J. MICHAEL, H. A. MORGAN, S. B. MORRIS, P.NALDER, L. A. NELSON, D. J. NICHOLSON, J.NOVA, J. K. O’SHANNASY, J. M. O’SULLIVAN, P. J. OWEN, M. T.PAGE, J. B.PARKER, L. W. PASCOE, J. E.

1 PATERSON, W. D.8 PEGLER, V. L.1 PERRY, D. M.5 PERRY, L. A.7 PHILLIPS, T. E.3 PRICHARD, A. J.8 RAPHAEL, E. J.1 READ-SMITH, B. J.8 RENNER, L. E.9 REYNOLDS, M. C. E.7 RICHARDS, N. L.1 RICHARDS, S. A.8 ROBINSON, J. J.5 ROGERS. A. W.1 ROWLAND, A. J.8 RYAN, J. A.1 SANDERCOCK, L. K. 1 SASSELLA, P. K.j SAVAGE, M. E. J.1 SAW, J. M.9 SCRACE, S. E.3 SHEPHERD, G. L.8 SHERWOOD, H. M.7 SIMPSON, F. J.3 SIPPE, G. N.2 SLOGGETT, L. A.3 SMITH, J. M.1 SMITH, W. A.8 SMITHSON, G. M.1 SPRIGG, K.6 SQUANCE, K. E.1 STANMORE, L. S.8 STOKES, W. G.8 STOTT, J. A.5 STOTT, K. M.1 STUCKEY, P. S.9 SUMMERS, P. A.8 TATE, T. S.7 TRAVERS, I. J.1 TROY, M. H.9 TUNSTILL, P. H.8 TURNER, S. M.2 URE, P. A.1 WALDRON, F. L.8 (Absent)1 WALKER, J. A.2 WALKER, S. M.1 WARD, J. A.8 WARR, R. L.9 WATSON, J. L.1 WAY, S. M.1 WELLINGTON, C. J7 WHITE, R. D.8 WHYNTIE, S. A.8 WILLEY, L. M.6 WILLIAMS, R. G.6 WILLIS, J.1 WILSON, E. A .7 WILSON, F. S.1 WINFIELD, D. E.5 WOLFE, A. L.8 WORLEY, S. A.8 YOUNG, S. P.

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T. BUDD (Third prize)M. BOWNESG. COONEY C. DUNN A. HILLER S. LAMPEF. STONERK. WOERLIE

DIVISION III 1972S. HOSFORD (D) (Third prize)H. CROSBY (D)E. HARRISON (D)S. HILL (D)C. McNEIL (D)P. STUCKEYT. TATE (D)R. BATHGATE P. CHATFIELD H. COSTLEY A. DALEL. GAVET J. HUGHESM. LANE A. LOGANj. McCauley s. mckenzieG. MARTINS. MORCOMBEH. OLNEYJ. RAPHAELL. ROCHFORT S. SCRACED. SIMPSON G. SMITHSON V. STERNP. SUMMERSM. WOODS

DANTE RESULTS 1972 (Third years)

Commonwealth Advanced Education Scholarships (14): Barker, H. J. Gray, M. V.Burridge, S. A. Mengler, C.Davies, L. M. Nunn, S. J.Elliott, D. K. Pritchard, C. M.Evans, J. K. Silbert, P. M.Freestone, A. E. Timperley, R. K.Geddes, P. E. Williams, A. M.

Government University Exhibition (1):Hewitt, D. J.

Commonwealth UniversityBennett, M. A. Billings, C. J. Bower, B. S. Bradford, J. H. Brennan, R. Brown, S. L. Browne, J. M. Ethell, P. J. Garroway, J. M. Isaachsen, Susan

Scholarships (20): Kirkby, G. J. Lundy, L. J. McMahon, H. R. Parker, J. E.Rick, J. E. Smithson, J .E. Spencer, L. D. Stokes, H. J. Taylor, J. M. Tonkin, W. M.

1971: JUNIORCommonwealth Scholarships

Bartlett, J. S.Bell, J. M.Callister, M. B. Chittleborough, P. R. Cock, G. F.Comley, D. J.Dunn, C. J.Gibbs, E. C.Gray, P. S.Hewitt, B. J.

Commonwealth Chirgwin, S. L.Healy, C. M.

Johnson, A. Lloyd, M. Menzie, W. J. Rogers, A. W. Stokes, W. G. Stott, J. A. Waldron, F. L. White, R. D. Worley, S. J.

Technical Scholarships Meier, J. C. Winfield, D. E,

J. ABBOTT H. ANDERSON E. HARRISON

SPEECH AND DRAMA RESULTSLEAVING GRADE VI

S. HILL Practical Theorys. McDonald Penny Schlam Honours Honours DM. OWEN Terri Woods Honours Honours DJ. PELL Sheridan Hannah Credit Pass

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DIVISION IIA JUNIOR GRADE IVD. HEWITT Allison Dale HonoursDIVISION IIB Helen Costley CreditC. DUNN (D) Prize Janice McAulay CreditR. GEAR Paula Chatfield CreditP. HEWITT Debbie Simpson CreditA. HILLER Carol Bahemia PassA. PAYNE Jan Ethell PassP. SCHLAM Susan McKenzie PassL. SHIRLEY Jane Raphael Pass

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BARCLAY HOUSEThe usual spirit of happy co-operation has

prevailed in Barclay House during 1972. New students and staff members quickly settled into routine, and parents who visited the school on Open Day in April saw that a good deal of work had already been accomplished. They enjoyed a taste of classroom activity as well as the displays of creative work and assignments of various kinds.

There has been keen House rivalry in aca­demic work and sport, and in all aspects of school life, giving opportunity for every girl to make a contribution in her own way.

A good deal of enthusiasm was displayed for the projects initiated by Miss Nelson — a Korean family and a Hong Kong school, among others. Toffee making, shoe cleaning, an art show and a skipathon, as well as voluntary donations resulted in a consider­able sum of money being raised. Books were also collected for the Save The Children book­stall at the university.

The library has been used by every girl in the school, and our stocks of books in both fiction and resource sections have increased. New books have been first introduced to the class for which they are best suited, and this has resulted in a widening of the girl’s know­ledge of authors, and for some, new paths of reading.

1973 will bring changes to the school, changes in the buildings and in staff. It is difficult to imagine Barclay House without Mrs. Moore who will be leaving us this year. Old Barclay House girls will remember the Operettas, the choir and the interest in mus­ic that she fostered. But they will remember Mrs. Moore for many other things as well — for warm sympathy, for kindness and under­standing, and for all of this we say: “Thank You.”

Barclay House girls would like to thank Miss Devonport who, with the help of Miss Hardwick and Miss Wadsworth, has done much to improve their standard in sport this year. The gymnasts too say a special “Thank you” to Mrs. Gobolos for coaching them so willingly in the special class after school each week.

“FROM CREATION TO CHRISTMAS”If we subscribe to the belief that creative

work in the arts, on any scale, is only made possible by Divine gifts, then this year’s Bar­clay House entertainment will be doubly sat­isfying as it relates, in the art forms of dance, drama and song, to stories from the bible.

The story of the Creation is told in ballet by members of Grades 6 and 7, trained by Mrs. Wise.

The play “A Thousand Years At Bethle­hem” presented by Grades 3, 4, 5 and sev­eral girls from 7M, tells a series of stories leading up to the Nativity, and Grade 7J play “Those Who Journey” ends at the humble crib.

Grade 6 contributes to both plays and the evening ends appropriately wkh the beauti­ful cantata “Glorious Night of Miracles” by the full choir.

Monitors Kneeling, Vice-Monitors standing from left: ATHENS: H. Mather, J. Flanigan.TROY: K. Longson, S. Martin. ROME: J. Hewitt, D. Elgar. SPARTA: S. Richardson, G. MacUdden.

ANNUAL CHURCH SERVICEIn Wesley Church, Claremont the “College

Sunday Service” was held on 16th July, 1972. Mr Shepherd conducted the service and spoke of ancient and modern education.

The entire junior school participated in the singing of hymns, Psalm 23 and “Just For Today.”

Jane Hewitt and Jane Flannigan read the lessons.

Many parents and friends appreciated the service which was Mr. Shepherd’s last as headmaster.

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SPORT 1972Swimming was the sporting activity at

the beginning of the year and the shield was won by Athens. Susan Martin was the Bar­clay House champion with Helen Mather a close second. Nora Moore was the under 11 years champion and Jonica Eastaugh the under 10 years champion. The diving awards were won by Rosemary Alderson in the over 11 years group and by Kerry Bowditch in the under 11 years group. In the inter-schools relay both the teams performed well, both coming second to Perth College.

Fifty-nine girls entered for the Australian Royal Life Saving examinations. Thirty-five girls were awarded Elementary certificates, twelve Proficiency, two Intermediate Stars and one bar to Intermediate Star. The Cur­ran Cup Life Saving Team is to be congratu­lated on winning the cup this year. The An­derson Cup Team came third.

During second term netball took pride of place and Sparta won the shield. Friendly matches were arranged with Claremont Dem­onstration School, Loretto Convent and North Cottesloe Primary School. Unfortu­nately two matches with other schools were cancelled because of rain.

This term all girls are working hard for the House Athletic Sports and the Robbins Cup for marching. Following this we antici­pate keen competition for the house Softball Shield.

DIVINGR. Alderson, K. Bowditch.

SWIMMING SPORTS CUP WINNERSJ. Easter, H. Mather, S. Martin, N. Moore, D. Schiffer.

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HEATHER LAMONT FESTIVAL 1972

HEATHER LAMONT FESTIVAL WINNERS

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The finals of the Festival were held on the Piano:

of work.

Singing:Grade 7:

RESULTS

Grade 6:

Grade 5:

Grade 4:

Grade 3:

1. Jenny Wilson2. Andrea Hood Equal first Phillippa Brine and Fiona Griffiths1. Heather Taylor2. Jacqueline Immelman1. Fiona Ashley2. Margaret Graham1. Sally Taylor2. Sarah O’Neil

Grades 1 and 2: Equal first Leisa Smith and Yvette Nicol.

Art of Speech:Grade 7J: 1. Andrea Hood

2. Debra Clements1. Gabrielle Gray2. Lynne Taylor1. Janena Bramich2. Helene Schairer1. Jacqueline Immelman2. Heather Taylor1. Fiona Efford2. Vanessa Thomas1. Sally Taylor2. Alison Hodgetts

Grades 1 and 2: Equal first Leisa Smith and Kirsten Foster.

Shakespeare:Grade 7:

audience Grade 3: 1.standard 2.

Grade 2: 1.2.

Grade 1: 1.2.

Grade 7M:

Grade 6

Grade 5

Grade 4

Grade 3

Grade 6:

1. Andrea Hood2. Jane Hewitt1. Janena Bramich2. Helene Schairer

1. Amanda Ashley2. Paula Osan1. Jane Nevard2. Heather Taylor1. Suzanne Couche2. Fiona Ashley

Preliminary 1. Nora Moore2.

Recorder:Section 3 1.

2.Section 2 : 1.

2.Section 1 : 1.

2.Violin:

Section 3 1.2.

Section 2 1.2.

Section 1 1.2.

Ballet:Grade 6: 1.

2.Grade 5: 1.

2.Grades 4 and

2.Grades 1 and

and Jane RalphChoirs:

Rome, first.Sparta and Troy , equal second. Athens, third.

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ANDERSON CUPH. Mather, S. Weaver, S. Richardson, E. Manson.

CURRAN CUPN. Moore, M. Russel, G. O’Shannessy, P. Schiffer.

MY PETSI had a dog and cat. I went to school. My

dog and cat came with me. They played in class.

Jackie Scolaro, Grade 1.

MY WITCHOnce upon a time my witch had a black

coat and a red hat with stars on it. My witch sat round the fire. My witch had some pois­onous apples.

Susan Hadley, Grade 1.

A CHASEI saw a witch that frightened me. It chased

me. It chased me round the house. I picked some flowers. I saw the green-grocery man.

Fiona Crago, Grade 1.

OUR NEW BRIDGEWe have a bridge that is very new Everyone likes it except a few,It’s not too big and not too small,It’s middle sized and black and tall.Lorries zoom past without a care,They go so fast, I wouldn’t dare To cross the road, for they wouldn’t stop,So I use the bridge and cross over the top.

Jenny Harwood, Grade 5.

OUR BRIDGEOur bridge is tallAnd cars look smallLike matchbox toys to play with.It’s U shaped too,And very newAnd we all go rushing over.It is so high We want to fly,When we see our bus pass under.

Helen Appleyard, Grade 5.

THE LAZY CAMELThere was once a lazy camel who was very

lazy. He hated everybody, and most of all he hated company. This went on and on un­til people started to look for the finest cam­els for a grand race. The first should receive a golden saddle and a big silver medal. He was found and chosen as the emperor’s camel. The men led him away and the race began. He wanted the medal so he ran as fast as he could. When he began he decided it was fun so he ran! Oh! how he ran, he ran faster than a zebra. He won the race and was praised. He was so proud he had quite forgotten to be lazy.

Franziska Such, Grade 3.

FLYING SAUCER SIGHTEDOne day I heard a news flash which said

that a flying saucer was sighted. When other people heard it they went all crazy and left town. The next day I was in the street when I saw the silliest thing ever. It was the flying saucer. The shape was like a cup with a roof on. Then as the spacemen bought a paper I shouted at them and scared them so much that they flew away in fright, and were never heard of again.

Alison Hodgetts, Grade 3.

I AM A HOTELI am a hotel. I live in Claremont. I am a

hotel that has three lifts and a swimming pool and is ten storeys high. The house next to me said I am one year old. Miss Hope, my best friend, lives in me and she said she has a cat who is fond of biscuits and eats them all day. One day Miss Hope showed me her cat and it is as fat as a pig. Now I am dead. I fell down in an earthquake.

Sarah O’Neil, Grade 3.

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A CONDUCTED TOUR THROUGH A BOY’S MINDPlease move along quickly and watch your step as you are getting on the escalator. We are

now entering the mind of Mark Smith by way of the left ear. Please, when we get off the escalator, keep your hands to yourself and do not touch the electrical wiring.

If you look over there, you can see something that looks like a filing cabinet. This is where Mark files his memories; the good ones are in the top drawer and the more unfortu­nate ones are in the bottom drawer. The old ones are in the back and the new ones are in the front.

Do you all see that movable hand? Well, it moves forward and opens the filing cabinet drawer from which the memories are coming, briefly looks through for the particular one Mark wants, takes out that certain memory and puts it up to that screen you seen above you and that produces a picture memory in Mark’s mind. This all happens in a split second.

Now, if you will all step over here you will be able to see two more screens. The one in front is what Mark is doing at this minute and the one on your left is his imagination. A picture will appear on this screen when he starts to day-dream or imagine.

At present it is hot in here because Mark is embarrassed and he turns red and when he is red it gets hot in here. The light that was flashing was the alarm. When the boy saw the teacher standing there he was alarmed and that set off the alarm bulb.

That sound, my friends, is Mark talking to himself. In other words, his mind is saying “When is the bell going to ring?” so naturally we hear it.

This looks like a bookcase, but actually it is Mark’s knowledge. As you see, Mark isn’t very bright when it comes to school knowledge, but right next door is Mark’s sports know­ledge, which needs three shelves to hold it. The first shelf contains his knowledge of base­ball and, as you can see, it is nearly all filled up. On the second shelf is his football know­ledge, and that shelf is almost filled up and on the last shelf is Mark’s horse-racing know­ledge which is all filled up.

This, folks, is somewhat like a tape recorder. It works in much the same way. The tape has recorded on it everything Mark is going to say for that day. When he is going to say it, the wheels move and it goes through the recording head and speech goes through Mark’s mouth. After the tape has gone through the recording head, the tape is erased and is ready for the next day.

These antennae pick up the sound waves made by a person talking and transmits them to the reception centre.

That panel over there is the main controls centre. It controls Mark’s running, walking and so on. s

Those doors over there are to Mark’s past and future, but we must never open the future door.

Well, folks, this is the end of our tour. If all of you would kindly step over here so that we could get on the escalator, and please do not touch the electrical wiring as you go by.

Vikki Lindsey, Grade 7.

THE SEAThe sea clashes Against the rocks And makes a sound Like the wind rushing by.As I pick up a shell And put it to my ear I hear the sea again.I listen closelyAnd hear the sea clash against the rocks The waves are high And when they come down they breakAnd make a sound like Water running into a dam.

Joanne Darley, Grade 7.

SUNSETWe went down to the beach that day, to

find a most exquisite sunset. Being tinted with purple and pink from the sky above, the landscape presented a beautiful sight. The sea was glistening in the rays of the setting sun. In the foreground little yachts with their sails aflame seemed to be hurrying home­ward. In the background the big brown ship steamed majestically towards the horizon. On the beach people sat blinded by the magnifi­cence of the scene. A flock of seagulls sitting by our feet suddenly took to the air, their wings outspread, skimming over and over the waves gradually getting smaller and smaller until they were out of sight. As the sun sank the colours faded and we reluctantly turned to go.

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Lisa Guhl, grade seven

NOISEWould it never stop? The clanging of

machinery, the noise of the power drills. All day long nothing but the heavy thud of machinery. All that effort to build a silly little wading pool for the children! Somebody is bound to fall in and, what’s more, drown. All day and every day from 6.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. the din continued nonstop (except for tea breaks). Cotton wool stuffed in my ears didn’t help. Shutting the house and moving as far away as possible didn’t do any good either. Life was just a headache.

One day I woke up to hear complete silence and hopped out of bed to see what was wrong. I couldn’t believe it. The wading pool was finished, all the workmen had gone. Sil­ence at last!

I started to read the newspaper and saw that the house next door was for sale. I didn’t blame the poor man. I was only sur­prised that he hadn’t moved out before.

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A few weeks later, a large truck drove past and stopped outside the old man’s former house. A crowd of men stepped out. They were all dressed in work clothes. Horrible thoughts ran through my head. It couldn’t happen again, I told myself. In about ten minutes, another huge truck of men arrived and were greeted by the first men.

The noise ceased when a man who was obviously the boss suggested that the men started work. Everybody ran in all directions to trucks and piles of sand. Straight away I knew what was happening. That dear old man from next door had sold his house and left me to listen to this house being demol­ished and probably another house being built.

The power drills and cement mixers would soon start to roar again. Oh, my poor aching head! Sally Doddo, grade seven

THE PALOMINO STALLIONRearing in anger, the stallion charged the

wolf,Lashing with teeth and hooves to guard his

mares and foals;The fury of a wolf is great But the power of sharp mustang hooves is

tremendous.The whip of a golden tail will maim any

creatureBlood flowing red.A snarl and the wolf is dead The triumphant stallion screams a challeng­

ing callWheels, tosses his head and gallops back to

the mares.There standing on a knoll above the plateau,He watches his flockAs a shepherd watches his sheep.

Julie Agars, grade seven

WATER AT PEACEI heard the water rippling beside the peaceful

banks,And there across the other side stood my

manx.It turned its head and stared at meAnd the cat turned to flee.I felt sad once more as I stood staring at

the peaceful shore.Greta Thomas, Grade 4.

WHEN I GROW UP . . .Geometry, French, History and Geography.

Yuk! School! Just wait till I leave school, I’ll be . . .

a teacher of the deaf and help lots of children who need help in language, speech and hearing. I’ll give them all I have and I’ll love them. I’ll use the most successful meth­od of teaching them and I’ll study other methods of teaching ...... a ballerina and I’ll dance for the

people, not for myself. I’ll study and work as hard as I can, making my dancing better all the time. Maybe I’ll become famous, although that’s hardly likely since there are many people better than I am . . .

a scientist studying all the different animals and minerals. I think it would be interesting although hard work. Maybe I’d study in Australia and then go around the world . . .

an architect as dad always wanted to be. He always said that I’d enjoy design­ing buildings. I’ve always liked building them with blocks. It would require a lot of study but I’d enjoy it.

an artist because I simply adore drawing. They’d just be small paintings but they’d keep me occupied. I’d probably do por­traits and landscapes. The studying of pro­portions and so on will keep me occupied too. Yes, I think I might do that . . .

School! I wish I’d left school. All we do at school is study!

Grania McCudden, Grade 7J.

CAMPINGI’d like to go camping Down the river side I’d like to go swimming On the tideI’m sure I’d like to ride a bikeDown the hillBut if I ride a bike IProbably willHit a spikeAnd fall off my bikeBut I can’t because it is all a dreamAnd faded away like a puff of steam.

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THE FARMThe willow trees which hang over the wat­

ers of the calm flowing river in the meadow, sway in the gentle breeze. They are used as shade by the cattle and horses. The animals drink the cool, fresh water from the river and feed on the lush green pastures of the farm.

The horses are groomed every day by the family who own the farm. Every morning they wash the horses and take them for a two mile run. After that they are allowed to frolic in the fields. Each morning and even­ing the cows are milked for their thick, creamy milk.

When night falls everything living on the farm goes to sleep, all but the night creat­ures. The owl hoots loudly when hunting mice in the barn, yet as the moon rises all seems peaceful on the farm.

Donna Mak, Grade 5.

STIRLING HIGHWAYThe Stirling Highway started off as a small

path which men could only walk or ride a horse along. These men were clearing land to make a settlement. The path became a track. Men used this track to get from Fre­mantle to Perth and back again.

The track grew busier until it became an ordinary road with houses on either side. It was tarred and people used it more often. The road still continued to get bigger and more important, it was used frequently, made wider and soon horse buggies and large carts used it.

As cars came into fashion (and buses) they went along this road. Soon it became a highway and men wondered what to call it. Then a councillor decided to call it Stirling Highway after the man who helped to found Perth and Fremantle.

Kerry James, Grade 5.

THE STORMLong shadows thrown across a leafy path Grotesquely moving, trees give warning of a

storm;Vivid purple flashes from a grey sky Thunder rumbles and explodes, exposing

fury;Screaming cats run leaping for shelter. Birds are restless and afraid.Around the stables horses shuffle and call And from the silent house There is no sound.

Shauna Krasenstein, Grade 7

EVERYONEA cat was six and went tick tock.The clock went meow meow at six o’clock. Everyone got mad and sad.Everyone cried and died.

Natasha Maisey, Grade 2.

MY WALKI was walking in the wood and I saw a

light and it was a castle. In it was Elizabeth Queen. But I dare not go in. When I just got passed I saw a coin. I turned back and gave it to the queen. When I was walking I found some flowers and I picked them and took them home to Mummy.

Yvette Nicol, Grade 2.

THE WITCHESOnce long, long ago lived three witches

who lived in a cottage. Each of them had a wand. They did not know that Mrs. Snake was hiding. One day when they were out Mrs. Snake had lost her book so she slithered along the floor and there was the book. She sat down and just then in came the witches and saw the snake and pounced on her.

Rebecca Wilson, Grade 2.

KITEFly away kite Fly away kite Try as hard as you might.Fly away kite Fly away kiteI hope you’ll enjoy your flight.First to China and then to Spain Oh I hope that he doesn’t get caught in that

dreadful rain.Come back kiteCome back kiteTry as hard as you mightCome back kiteCome back kiteI hope you’ve enjoyed your flight.Over mountains and the seven seas And past those busy buzzing bees.Come down kiteCome down kiteTry as hard as you mightThe sun is set and you’re all wet.Come down kite Come down kiteI hope you’ve enjoyed your flight.

Greta Thomas, Grade 4.

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THE FIREThe red flames shot upward into the black

expanse of sky, giving out heat to warm us. Food was cooked and the usual sing-song round the camp-fire began. Nobody noticed a small flicker of light that had fallen to the ground. Not until it was too late. The small flicker had become bigger and bigger.

When discovered it was a small fire. At­tempts were made at stamping it out, but to no avail. By now the bush was ablaze. Flames leapt high as the dry ground be­neath crackled.

Smoke filled our eyes as the beating and stamping continued. Then, when even the strongest were nearly exhausted our rescue came, big heavy drops of rain. Everyone cried out with great relief as it soaked them through. The coming of the rain had extin­guished what could have destroyed acres of bush land and killed poor animals in their homes. Chris Gear, Grade 6.

THE LITTLE STREAM“George! George be careful, you’ll run over

the water meter!” my aunt called to George, but he didn’t hear, he just backed straight over it. He did hear something go ‘crack.’ so he stopped the farm truck and hopped out. When he saw the water he nearly lost his temper. But the water was thrilled.

“Free, free at last,” the water sang, and made up a song that went like this,

“Hey bubble bubble, off I go Over stones and far away Free from the dark and twisty pipe Free from the whole wide world.”

The water ran down the driveway and through the wood. “Oh! there’s a rock ahead” cried the water, “I’ll fall over the rock and hurt myself.” Of course he didn’t, he just slipped over the top and kept on flowing.

All of a sudden a river came in sight. The water trickled into it and the river laughed at him because he was so small. This is what the river said —

“You stupid thing,You tiny thing I’m so much bigger Than you.”

The water took no notice and joined the river. It floated through a town and then through London itself. Finally it reached the sea and as it went into the big, big North Sea it sang a song like this —

“Oh! big, big sea I came floating down to you Oh big big sea I helped make You bigger still.”

And to think that little bit of water came all the way to the big, big sea.

Heather Taylor, Grade 5.

THE SEAAt night we see the sea stretching out of

sight,Over the horizon it hides the light Of the sun with its fire and fight.Then of course we have other views.We see the sea with its waves of might, Crashing on rocks flying spray to a height That stings and soaks so you run from its

bite.Then in the morning it’s calm as can be,In the caves the fish come swimming with

me.They swim and hide, in the blue water they

hide,But they’re not afraid of me because When I stay still, so very still,They come to see, with quivering gills,And then go on their way as they will.But on stormy nights, when I lie in bed I can hear the sea with the ears in my head. I toss and I turn then pretend I’m the sea, Crashing on the rocks. Then I lie and plead There are not ships lost out there in the sea.

Diane Elischer, Grade 6.

MIDNIGHT IN THE BUSHTired and weary after a long day in the

saddle I lay down at the base of an ancient gum tree, whose gnarled trunk and roots were to be my pillow for the night. I gazed up to where the moon smiled down on me and I became aware of a shaft of light like a staircase descending through the branches and leaves ending in a patch of light at my feet.

Extending my hand I felt there was a kindly warmth in the soft beams. All around me was a hushed whisper of rustling foliage as a balmy breeze lazed its way through the undergrowth and then I must have fallen asleep.

Jane Nevard, grade seven

SUNNYThe willow tree’s branch swept over the

mound of clay. The small twig cross had fall­en down and the toppled plastic cup’s flowers had died. A stream trickled by. Laughter of children in a far away playground echoed across the field.

Once loved, now forgotten? The mould of clay had set and you could vaguely see the name ‘sunny’ imprinted there. He was once barking happily, stealing everyone’s news­papers, but now, only memories remain. Weeds now cover the grave and it soon will be gone, vanishing into nothing.

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ME, THE GIRAFFEI am a giraffe. I live in Africa among the

other wild animals.My country is big and wild. There are

many hills and many big plains. I have many enemies. One of them is the big fierce lion. One day I had a most unusual experience. I was eating leaves from one of my favourite trees, the Camel Thorn, when I heard a sound I had never heard before. The sound sounded like this — bbrrrrm, bbrrrrm. I turned and saw a strange looking moving animal.

It had funny round short stubby little legs. Much, much shorter than any other animal’s legs I had ever seen. Suddenly it ran toward me. I turned and ran as fast as my long legs could carry me. Some funny objects, that my mother had told me were men, came riding after me with swinging ropes. Finally I lost them. Later that day I heard that funny animal again. It ran after me like it did earlier in the day. Suddenly I felt a rope around my neck. I struggled to free myself but was too weak from running all day and had to give in.

They took me away from the big country and put me in a cage. If you want to see me go to the zoo and I’ll be happy to see you.

Virginia Dolberg, Grade 4.

THE MAGIC TELEVISIONOnce there lived a little boy named Karl.

He was a very unhappy little boy because he was crippled. The only friend he had was a television. It was a very nice television and it talked! One day Karl found his television was gone. His mother looked everywhere and found it in the bathroom having a shower! She took it back to the living room and Karl was very happy. Then the television went all funny and said pop, bsst, brrrrr! Then it recovered. When Karl woke up the next morning he could walk! He was so happy, he jumped for joy twenty times, and the television said “This is my last piece of magic,” and it was an ordinary television.

Margaret Graham, Grade 4.

THE OLD CARThere was a car which lived in a car shop

as cars do, but this car was old, very very old and it was lonely. It was lonely because none of the other cars liked it and because nobody would buy it.

One day somebody did buy it. The other cars that were in the car shop were jealous. They thought the man was mad.

The man had looked all over Africa for an old car to enter into a car rally.

Julia Sumner, Grade 4.

A YOUTH IN A STREET IN NORTHERN ENGLAND

He was a tall, lanky lad about sixteen or seventeen. He was dressed in a soiled, brown tweed suit, black boots and a cap to match the suit.

His hair stood limp and uncombed, dang­ling down far past the collar of his tweed coat. His dark eyes glared from under shaggy brows and his mouth curled round meanly to form a sneer. Several places on the sleeve had been patched with an ugly olive green. They were sewn on with a bright muddy yellow coloured cotton, not at all suit­ing his coat. Down the front of the jacket were sewn jet black circular buttons, that were fast falling off. The thumb of his right hand was red and swollen and he had a nasty gash on the knuckle. His other arm was hang­ing limply in a roughly made and badly soil­ed sling that might have once been white. His trousers hung straight from his waist to his calves, and there they were tucked into his badly-polished, flat-heeled boots, that were far too small for his feet. He walked proudly but held his head down low as if he were ashamed.

Denise Appleyard, Grade 6.

THE EAGLEHe soared up in the sky, swooping and

swerving high above the clouds. He settled on his nest and looked around for his prey with his beady eye. He saw a dark object and swooped down, his claws spread out and his wings flapping madly, trying to keep up with the object. The eagle landed on a high rock and stared at the foot of the tree in front of him. Out popped the head of a little rabbit. The eagle raised his head but the rabbit saw him and dashed back into its burrow.

The eagle decided he’d put that meal aside because it was getting dark and it would be hard to see a rabbit in darkness. But he was not going to miss out on dinner that night. He flew up about ten feet, then saw it, an unguarded fawn that was left under a bush, waiting for its mother. Swooping down with his claws spread out, the eagle grabbed the fawn and flew high up in the sky to his nest. He dug his claws in the fawn’s flesh. A squeal rang out, then no more sound or movement — it was dead.

The eagle devoured his meal and rested till morning, then flew up in the sky over a ranch in the country. A loud noise rang out. The eagle felt a pain in his chest and his eyes blackened. He fell to the ground and lived no more.

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COLLEGIAN COMMITTEE

FRONT: Dianna Erving, Margaret Bownes, Pam Hewitt (Editor), Brenda Morcombe Ann Goh, Helen Eva.

BACK: Andrea Johnson, Jenny Meier, Ann Rodgers, Jayne Travers, Peta Grey, Ann Hiller, Jill Kennedy, Karen Richards.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT—Loads of thanks to the photography club for their work in taking the photographs for the ‘Collegian’—especially to Helen and Mr Jogia for their tireless enthusiasm and will­ingness to co-operate with a very flustered editor.

Pam

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