MAGUIRE Sacred Heart College Geelong Alumni Association 2016

FLY LIKE A GIRL HIGH FLYING PILOT SAM FREEBAIRN TALKS ABOUT LIFE IN THE CLOUDS

PETA CREDLIN BREAKFAST, POLITICS AND MEMORIES OF SACRED HEART COLLEGE

GEELONG MUMS OUR ALUMNI MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy will continue to A Message from Anna lead the way in girls’ education.

‘Do not seek to follow the footsteps of men of old. Rather seek This year’s edition what they sought!’ Matsuo Bashō of Maguire again features our alumni n 1859 our pioneering Sisters of Mercy led by Xavier Maguire who have embraced sought to provide quality Catholic education to girls in I opportunities in Geelong and neighboring areas. From humble beginnings the all areas of life school enrolments grew quickly and it was clear that the Sisters and with equal had the support of the local community. measures of This year in response to growing demand for enrolment at creativity, courage Year 7 the College was granted permission from the Mercy and wonder have taken their place Education Board and Catholic Education Melbourne to increase CLASS of enrolments. In 2016 we welcomed our largest ever Year 7 1981 in our global cohort - 260 students to our Sacred Heart story. Although world. They are Xavier Maguire could not have imagined such growth she, proof of what along with her companions and supporters, were able to read can be achieved through a growth mindset that welcomes the signs of the time, identify future need and in turn adapt risk taking and sees failure as an opportunity for growth and and change the curriculum to better prepare the students for development. future employment. As we approach the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mercy, in this Today our focus is on preparing the students for the life Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, I invite you to reacquaint they will live. International research tells us that 75% of the yourself with the students of Sacred Heart. fastest growing occupations require skills and knowledge in Anna Negro the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, art and Principal mathematics (STEAM). Employment in STEAM occupations is projected to grow at almost twice the pace of other occupations. It is for this reason that much planning, time, energy and resources have gone into developing a STEAM hub, Maguire Magazine identified in our Masterplan as The Court Precinct. Editor: Kelly Suvoltos Contributors: Kelly Suvoltos, Catherine Middlemiss, Claudette In this new space learning will be visible, collaborative and Brennan, Sharon Gillett, Jemma Wayth, Reverend Deacon Allan interdisciplinary. The disciplines of Science, Art and Technology Ansell, Sr Joan Wilson will no longer be seen in isolation but instead students will Photography: Kelly Suvoltos, John Watts, Simeon Walker transfer learning from one discipline to the other. Our students Design: Simeon Walker will take on open-ended projects that will require them to problem-solve and engage in ‘learning by doing’ via design and experimentation, interaction and collaboration, and mixing Cover: Squadron Leader Sam Freebairn and C-17A Globemaster technology with art and design. As in the past Sacred Heart Photo courtesy of Australian Defence Image Library

With special guest speaker PETA Inspire Geelong CREDLIN A networking breakfast brought to you by the Sacred Heart College Alumni Association

Friday 11 November 2016 7am until 9am The Pier, Geelong Book online at www.sacredheartalumni.com.au Bring a friend or book a table Tickets $55 each or $500 for a table of 10 Enquiries: [email protected] or 5222 0403 Thanks to our event partners: The Pier, GT, Geelong Mums, Anam Cara and Sacred Heart College

2 Maguire Magazine From Jemma

his year I took the daunting step of becoming President Tof the Alumni Association. Daunting because of the long history our Association holds, and the pressure to maintain the high standard those who have gone before me in this role have delivered. But as a Sacred Heart girl I never back away from a challenge, and here I am!

Reconnecting with the Alumni 16 years after leaving Sacred Heart College was a humbling experience. Our Association is made up of incredible women who create a difference in the world around them. We stand beside these women and can count them as ‘one of ours’. Moving into the big wide world after high school, you lose touch with the networks you create at school while you build new ones, but coming back many years later I see an amazing group that can, and does support you.

The Association continues to support the school through the funding of scholarships and through events like Careers Day. One of the greatest aspects of the Alumni is the way in which we maintain the Mercy ethos of the school, providing support to charities developed, run and managed by Sacred Heart Alumni. Throughout the Maguire you can see examples of this in the stories shared about some amazing Alumni.

This year we continue with the ‘new’ traditions started under the Alumni Association banner back in 2013. We held an

CLASS incredibly successful function, The Event, in June this year. of 2000 The annual networking breakfast, Inspire Geelong, and very popular Golden Girls lunch will be held later this year. More details on events and upcoming reunions can be found on Alumni President Jemma Wayth (Class of 2000) page 14.

I look forward to 2016 and hope many of you are able to join The Alumni Team us at our events. This Association is for each and every woman who was educated at Sacred Heart College, and I encourage President Jemma Wayth 2000 you all to reconnect. Make sure your contact details are up to Deputy President Stephanie Reynolds 2003 date and follow us on Facebook, so we can share all our news. Treasurer Enza Hughes 1987 Committee Tara Fitzgerald 2003 Jemma Wayth Sarah Cohen 2006 Alumni President Dianne Spence 1968 Laura Doherty 1976 Jodie McClure 1988 Jane Pigdon-Ferguson 2010 Stacey Ward 2001 Katrina De Grandi 1989 College Rep Catherine Middlemiss 1982 Alumni Officer Kelly Suvoltos 1991

Visit the Alumni website, packed with great photos from past to present, information and important dates. Plus, see what the Sacred Heart College website and the Archives website have to offer.

www.sacredheartalumni.com.au www.shcgeelong.catholic.edu.au Alumni Association Committee: www.archivesatheart.com.au Left to right (seated) Dianne Spence, Enza Hughes, Stacey Harris, Laura Doherty, Kelly Suvoltos, Stephanie Reynolds And don’t forget Facebook Katrina De Grandi, Jemma Wayth Left to right (standing) Sarah Cohen, Tara Fitzgerald Jodie McClure, Jane Pigdon

Maguire Magazine 3 Elise Kee

CLASS of 2008

n insatiable desire to see the world has seen Elise Kee travel Ato many countries since leaving Sacred Heart in 2008, but it’s South Africa and its people that has captured her heart. Having found herself back there on several occasions, Elise has volunteered her time to bring joy, hope and even Australian Rules Football to their lives.

“Since graduating from school I’ve travelled to many places, but I’ve been back to South Africa three times. My first trip here ended up lasting three months longer than planned and I delayed my flight home four separate times!”

It was here that Elise realised her passion for helping people and trying to make a positive impact in their lives. “My time at Sacred Heart taught me a lot about social justice and social responsibility,” Elise said. With this in mind, she established a soup kitchen program that distributed soup to over 150 people in the Capricorn Township, and left a lasting legacy when she introduced Aussie Rules to the children.

“I wanted to teach the kids about our code of football and have ensured that they know all about the game,” Elise said. “It made me realise how privileged I’d been to attend a school like Now back home in , Elise is continuing her efforts in Sacred Heart. A lot of children in South Africa don’t get to go helping people. Having completed a degree in International to secondary school, let alone have the opportunities Sacred Studies, she is now finishing off her studies in Youth Work and Heart gave to me.” is looking forward to starting a career in this area. Prue Kenny and grace that I believe has enabled certain events in my life to

CLASS pan out better than perhaps they would have ordinarily.” of 2004 Recently, Prue addressed guests at The Event, an annual alumni rue Kenny graduated from Sacred Heart as College Captain dinner and spoke of her commitment to helping others in the in 2004. community, and the absolute joy she feels in assisting newly P arrived immigrants in Geelong. Following a gap year as a Communications Clerk at a local law firm, Prue attended Deakin University to study Law and In her closing statement, Prue Commerce. “I decided to study law because I was drawn to the proudly noted, “I can honestly idea of being able to find solutions to people’s problems by say that my education at applying the law, where it was possible. I have always enjoyed Sacred Heart was pivotal a challenge too, and I could see that law would provide the in allowing me to make challenge I was after in my career.” it as far as I have to date. In combination with the A lifelong passion for basketball took Prue to Florida where wonderfully positive she played and studied at Stetson University, and then influence that my parents Copenhagen in Denmark. Prue completed an internship at had on me when growing the United Nations War Crimes Tribunal for Rwanda, based up, and their infinite in Tanzania before heading to New York City for a role at support generally, the United Nations Headquarters in 2013. Following this, I think Sacred Prue worked for an international court based out of Sierra Heart ultimately Leone, West Africa and the Dutch city of The Hague. “These instilled in me experiences all came about with a combination of initiative, an unwavering faith and persistence.” courage to seek my dreams and Prue returned to Melbourne in 2015 to become the Legal at times, take a Counsel for World Vision Australia. She is also currently leap of faith.” studying her Master of Laws at the , part-time. “My catholic education provided me with strength

4 Maguire Magazine Peta Credlin

CLASS of 1989

here have been 26 Chiefs of Staff since the position was Tcreated in modern political era, and only three of them have been women. Peta Credlin, a former student of Sacred Heart College, was one of those three women as she performed her role as Chief of Staff to former Prime Minister, . Peta, who was College Captain of Sacred Heart in 1989, was responsible for the overall management of Photo courtesyPhoto of Sky News Mr Abbott’s office and was his principal advisor across policy and political areas.

Currently working in a new role in the commercial sector, Peta previously studied Law at Melbourne University and has a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. She was admitted to the Supreme Court of in 2009, has completed a Master of Laws and a PhD, has spent time working as a political staffer for several senators, and is a champion for women in public life.

Between university and starting a career in law, Peta took a year off to work in politics as a speechwriter and researcher in the hope it would satisfy her desire to see politics from inside the system before returning to practice. “I didn’t anticipate how much I would enjoy politics and at the end of my 12 month stint, I decided to stay on and put law on the backburner,” she said.

Peta will take time out of her busy schedule to be the keynote speaker at this year’s Alumni Association’s Inspire Geelong business breakfast, about which the Alumni Association is very excited. “I didn’t hesitate to say yes to presenting at this event. I am proud to be a former student of Sacred Heart. I owe Anna Negro so much, as she introduced me to politics as my teacher in Year 11 all those years ago!”

Peta remembers fondly her time at Sacred Heart College and is grateful for the opportunities the school presented her. “I’m a firm believer that a good school fosters the values of our families and our self. I am proud to say that even today, some of my closest friends are friends I made at school. To have kept those friends 25 years on says a lot about the quality of bonds you build at Sacred Heart. “

To join Peta at the Inspire Geelong breakfast on Friday 11 November, please see further details on page 2.

Maguire Magazine 5 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Elle Richards

At 18 years of age, Elle Richards is realising her creative dream and is studying a Bachelor of Film and Television at Swinburne University. Her Year 12 work in Media Studies, which was awarded a perfect score, was selected to be part of the Top Designs and Top Screens exhibitions, which recognises the most creatively gifted students in Victoria. “Being selected for Top Designs has encouraged me to pursue my passion for film making and aim for a career in the industry”, Elle said. “I now have the chance to live my life doing something I absolutely love every single day.” Elle credits Sacred Heart College for encouraging her to achieve her goals and developing her love for art and film. “Being a woman in the movie industry gives me an incredible opportunity to create something that changes the way we see women in the media CLASS and also the world. That is an opportunity Sacred Heart taught me not to give up,” she said. of 2015

Katrina Ford

Far from the gates of Sacred Heart College, Katrina Ford has travelled to the other side of the world to make her life in London since graduating in 1989. Juggling family life as a mother to seven year old son Joseph, Katrina is a qualified pharmacist and has recently completed a Masters Degree, graduating from Oxford University. Katrina is employed by the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, regarded as one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals. “My role at the hospital is clinical lead for paediatric cardiac, respiratory and critical care. My main interest is in paediatric cardiology and heart and lung transplantation. I am a research pharmacist, so my work involves providing the most appropriate drug support in this field,” she said. A fourth generation Sacred Heart girl, Katrina’s great-grandmother attended school here from 1895, and the strong family links have continued with her grandmother, mother and aunt also CLASS of attending Sacred Heart over the ensuing years. 1989

Kirraley Hardiman

Kirraley Hardiman is the first VCE studio arts student from Sacred Heart College to have two artworks shortlisted for a prestigious Victorian exhibition – StArt Up: Top Arts 2016. Only 47 works out of more than 2600 applications from across Victoria were chosen to feature in the exhibition. “I believe that Sacred Heart’s encouragement of artistic abilities has really moulded who I am today. It has helped me build confidence for my passion and I always felt backed by the supportive environment,” she said. Now in her first year of studying Communication and Design at RMIT, Kirraley is still passionate about painting and drawing and has also been chosen to have one of her paintings showcased on the cover of the Studio Arts Artisan text book. Her career goal is to become a Graphic Designer, and Kirraley feels her time at Sacred Heart has helped her take the steps to get closer to that aim. “My teachers at Sacred Heart played a huge role in my CLASS of motivation to get to where I am today. Their constant support was admirable, especially when I was told 2015 by others that I would never get into university or achieve anything great.”

6 Maguire Magazine ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Juliana Macula

From Sacred Heart to Geneva, Juliana Macula has packed a lot into the five years since she graduated from school. She started with a Bachelor of Arts and has completed a Bachelor of Commerce, with majors in finance and marketing. Not content with leaving her studies there, Juliana is currently studying at the Melbourne University Law School where she is completing the Juris Doctor. “It was a very proud moment when I was accepted into this prestigious course,” she said. “While my journey to studying law was not the most conventional, it was through my experiences that I was able to work out what I was passionate about.” These experiences have led Juliana to study in Geneva where she was selected to liaise with scholars working in international humanitarian law at institutions throughout Switzerland. Juliana enjoys the fact that her career will be doing something that makes a difference to people’s lives, something that she feels she learned from Sacred Heart College. “The CLASS of encouraging environment at Sacred Heart instilled in me a strong community spirit and compassion. It 2011 has inspired me to be the person I am today.”

Abbey Johnson

After studying beauty therapy and working in retail, Abbey Johnson, from the Class of 2005, never dreamed that one day she would be part of Australia’s Defence Force. Now a fully fledged Naval Officer, Abbey’s time in the Navy has allowed her to see the world while making a difference to the lives of those she protects. Abbey joined the Royal Australian Navy in 2010, and after initial training was posted to HMAS Cerberus. She has since served posts on HMAS Anzac and HMAS Stuart and been deployed on operations in Australia and Egypt. Her deployment to Egypt was a peacekeeping operation to oversee long-standing peace agreements in the region. Whilst deployed in Egypt, Abbey had some wonderful experiences and had the chance to travel to Turkey, Israel and extensively throughout Egypt. Most notably while there, she participated in a Legacy week walk to raise awareness for Australian families suffering after the death of loved ones in their defence service. Abbey walked 5km a day in body armour in up to 42 degree CLASS of heat and raised over $1000 for the cause. “Sacred Heart made me an independent, strong and resilient woman 2005 and taught me various values to aspire to, which I now utilise in my current career in the Navy.”

Georgia Chara

From the Class of 2005, Georgia Chara has given several different career paths a try. From personal training, to hospitality, to trying her hand at studying finance, Georgia has now discovered her real love is acting. Having played recent roles on Home and Away and Foxtel’s Wentworth series, Georgia finished off a great year with a Logie nomination for Best New Talent. In 2013, Wentworth broke Foxtel records when it became the most watched non-sport program in the history of subscription television. Georgia enjoyed the chance to get her teeth into the role of ‘Jess’ over two seasons in the acclaimed prison series. A career in acting was not always on the cards for Georgia, who studied maths and science at Sacred Heart, but has since found fulfilling her creative flair through acting more to her liking. Georgia has said she is proud to join a growing list of acting talent coming out of Geelong, but admits she still has a lot to learn. She enjoys the storytelling qualities CLASS of that acting allows her to showcase and the challenge that it brings. 2005

Maguire Magazine 7 Alice Teague-Neeld

CLASS of 2014 Photo courtesy of Grant Treeby Photography Treeby courtesyPhoto of Grant

ike so many youngsters around the country, Alice Teague- LNeeld became interested in netball after watching her older sisters play. Not content with watching from the sidelines, she has been involved in the sport she loves since taking to the court at the age of five.

Contracted to the Melbourne Vixens in 2014, while still in her final year of secondary school, Alice’s netball dreams were realised when she became the youngest player to earn a spot in the starting seven in the Trans-Tasman competition.

Developing into a netballing force to be reckoned with, Alice has enjoyed a fantastic 2016 season, having also been named in the Australian 21 and under team. “Being part of the Melbourne Vixens is a massive achievement for me. To play with and train against some of the world’s best netballers is only going to improve my netball, and to make a national team is just amazing.”

Part of an elite athlete program at La Trobe University, Alice is balancing studying physiotherapy with the demands of being an elite athlete. “I’ve gone to part-time study to help fit it in with my netball. It’s really helped, and they’re great at fitting exams and assessments around training times,” she said. “Time management is very important too. In saying this, I love having something away from netball that I enjoy, and I think it gives me the perfect balance.”

Alice credits her time at Sacred Heart with teaching her the importance of having a strong work ethic and time management. “Sacred Heart taught me a lot of things about time management and perserverence, but more importantly it allowed me to form a great group of friends. I’m very thankful for that.”

8 Maguire Magazine Sam Freebairn

uring ‘Women in Aviation’ week at Sacred Heart College Dthis year, Sam Freebairn (Webster) from the Class of 1995, encouraged students to ‘fly like a girl’. As Operations Flight Commander in the Royal Australian Air Force, leading a team of 30 pilots on combat and humanitarian missions, Sam is working hard to enable more women the experience of flying like a girl.

“I work in the Royal Australian Air Force as a C17 pilot and Operations Flight Commander for Number 36 Sqadron. This means I lead a team of 30 pilots and loadmasters, who fly combat and humanitarian missions and general heavy airlift missions domestically, regionally and globally,” Sam explained.

Sam, who could fly a plane before she was licenced to drive Photo courtesy of Australian Defence Image Library courtesyPhoto of Australian a car, is now ranked as the most senior female pilot in the RAAF. She flew the C130-H Hercules for five years, achieved Sam in front of a C17 Globemaster aircraft captaincy and then joined the flying ranks of the C17 Globemaster. She has been deployed on operations and flew missions into Iraq and Afghanistan, evacuated Australians ‘I learned from early on at school that out of Nepal after the devastating earthquake and also flew gender wouldn’t hold me back and now I get the first evacuation of victims from the Bali bombings back to the chance to pass that onto others’ Australia. “To this day that mission is still the most rewarding flight I have ever done. It was the moment I realised that I wasn’t just a pilot in the military, my job was so much more,” Sam feels that being a Sacred Heart girl has certainly helped she said. her in many ways, but particularly in her career. “As there were no gendered roles for girls at SHC, this has been critical to all aspects of my life. I learned from early on at school that gender ‘I am very passionate about seeing more wouldn’t hold me back, and now I get the chance to pass that women enter this fast paced, progressive onto others,” she said. and technologically innovative industry’ “The young women I meet who are passionate about flying truly inspire me. Their enthusiasm and energy are really infectious and help to remind me of the importance of Working as a female in the military and juggling family life advocacy in continuing to challenge outdated societal norms. I as the mother of two young children can be challenging, but was first introduced to that at Sacred Heart and it continues to Sam has been working on ways to increase the numbers of leave a lasting legacy.” women working alongside her. “I am very passionate about seeing more women enter this fast paced, progressive and technologically innovative industry. In my workplace of 300 people, there are less than ten women and I am the only female pilot,” she explains.

Sam was the winner of a Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Innovation Award in 2014 for her work encouraging women to study military aviation. Since then she has seen the number of female pilots double after it had remained stagnant for more than 30 years before. “When I was doing my training I was always the only female student. I have worked hard ever since to increase women pilot numbers in the Air Force. A diverse range of thinking on the flight deck is critical to clear decision making, especially during combat missions and humanitarian aide delivery.”

Since having children, Sam has returned to operational flying, but only after writing the policies to re-employ herself! “I was quite shocked to learn that all previous female pilots who had become mothers had left the Air Force due to difficulties in negotiating part time or flexible working arrangments after maternity leave,” she said. Sam is happy to report that there CLASS of are now policies in place and currently ten female pilot mums 1995 flying and jointly pioneering new pathways for women to progress in the Air Force. 2014 Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Innovation Award

Maguire Magazine 9 The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy

Opening the Doors of Mercy The Year of Mercy in a school of Mercy

he Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy began when Pope Francis ubilee Years, like the current Year of Mercy, are not about the Topened the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica on 8 December J‘new’ but rather about focusing on that which is important 2015, (the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican in the ‘old’. We have a 2000-year history of mercy in our Council) and will conclude when His Holiness closes that same faith tradition and in this year, 2016, we are encouraged to door later this year on 20 November. reconnect with that mercy.

The ‘opened doors’ are symbolic of the Catherine McAuley’s experience of God in her life enabled Pope’s invitation to mirror God’s love her to open her heart and hands to those around her. Her and forgiveness by opening our hearts personal spirituality was imbued with God’s love and mercy and minds, and living out God’s mercy for all. Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, who in turn through compassion and forgiveness founded our College. Mercy in our ancient Catholic tradition is as true followers of Jesus. a defining characteristic. Mercy in our Sacred Heart community is the defining characteristic. On 8 December 2015 our College community gathered to open and Jesus taught and modelled mercy about 1,970 years ago. bless our own symbolic holy doors Catherine formally embraced a particular mercy charism here at Sacred Heart. We blessed about 185 years ago. Sacred Heart was founded on that mercy the Convent doors, and the doors at charism 156 years ago. What does mercy look like today? Reception were blessed and painted red to reflect those at Sue Monk Kidd, a contemporary Christian writer, described it Baggot Street, Ireland. like this, “The world will give you that once in awhile, a brief timeout; the boxing bell rings and you go to your corner, where The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy has provided Sacred somebody dabs mercy on your beat-up life.” Heart with an opportunity to reflect, celebrate and reinvigorate the practice of mercy. We have opened our hearts and minds As College Chaplain I see a lot of mercy being dabbed on and offered our hands to those on the periphery of society beaten-up lives. Beaten-up lives at Sacred Heart? Don’t let who experience deprivation. Our actions and celebrations appearances deceive; at ‘comfortable’ SHC there are those have been centred around our theme of ‘Opening the Doors of experiencing beaten-up lives. Mercy Together’. Parents separate, agreeing on nothing but mutual hostility; In the Footsteps of Mercy adolescent girls get MS; brothers and sisters lose their lives - diverse forms of beaten-up lives are found in many SHC On Tuesday 13 September, the College hosted a walking classrooms. And some staff too, have their stories. pilgrimage to significant points of mercy in central Geelong, all God’s grace and Catherine’s legacy mean that when the ‘bell with great meaning in our faith tradition. At each stop, pilgrims rings’ there are many, many stories of mercy being ‘dabbed on’. were encouraged to rest, reflect and pray. The hug, the hand held, the tear wiped - another’s reality may Joined by Sacred Heart staff and students, Sisters of Mercy, not be understood but is acknowledged with respect, action, parishioners and the wider community of Geelong, the compassion - with mercy. pilgrimage acknowledged Pope Francis’ statement that, “the Like PNG, SHC is a land of a thousand tribes. There are girlie pilgrimage has a special place in the Holy Year because it girls, churchy girls, techo girls, bookish girls, sporty girls, represents the journey each of us makes in this life”. muso girls - all sorts of girls - but when these girls look at each Sharon Gillett other they recognise something they each have in common, Deputy Principal Mission, Staff and Middle Years something significant - mercy. All SHC girls are Mercy girls. The Jubilee Year is an opportunity to celebrate who we are and what we are … mercy.

Below: Some of the heritage doors at Sacred Heart College Reverend Deacon Allan Ansell symbolically open in a gesture of welcome and acceptance College Chaplain

10 Maguire Magazine Jubilee Year of Mercy in Rome

Sr Joan Wilson is a Sister of Mercy and a member of the Sacred Heart College Advisory Council. In April of this year she travelled to Rome to be part of the celebrations for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. The initiative for this year-long celebration was announced by Pope Francis, whose aim is to promote the opening of churches around the world, inviting and inspiring people to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

he celebrations for Tthose in the spirituality of mercy began on Friday 1 April with mercy people from 39 countries around the world gathering in Rome. The next morning was the last step of the pilgrimage from our home to the Holy Door. Our group was presented with a cross that had the Jubilee logo at its centre, and as we walked towards the Basilica we said the rosary and sang our favourite Mercy songs. On arrival at the Basilica we approached and walked through the Holy Door. It is a massive door with many engravings of the story of Jesus, and it was a special moment for me as I put my hand on that door. Pope Francis has said that those who walk through a Holy Door will know the mercy of God. It became a reality for me, and I experienced the beginning of a deeper understanding of the mercy of God and his incredible love for us.

We gathered together for the Sunday Mass. The picture shows our banner and some children from Argentina who recognised Catherine and came to speak with us. They had never met a Sister of Mercy, but attended a school named Catherine McAuley. What influence she continues to have! The Mass itself was very beautiful and there were thousands participating. It was quite special to be at a Eucharistic celebration with Pope Francis. He is indeed a remarkable person, and it is clear that the mercy of God is a guiding theme in his life.

At the conclusion of the Eucharist there was an unholy rush towards the barriers so that closeness to the Pope could be achieved as he rode around in his ‘pope-mobile’. We raised banners that displayed the Mercy Cross, an image of Catherine McAuley and the title Sisters of Mercy in English and Spanish. I am sure that Francis saw the banner, but when he looked around he seemingly didn’t recognise any of us as Sisters of Mercy as we were not wearing veils!

Monday morning saw us all at St Prudentiana’s little church where there is a painting of Our Lady of Mercy which is very dear to the Sisters of Mercy. When Catherine received approval of the rule of the Sisters of Mercy, the Pope sent a copy of this painting to her with his blessing. We prayed as a group and sang the Suscipe as an end to our time together - a beautiful close to a wonderful weekend. We farewelled our global friends and all went our separate ways, much richer for the experience.

Sr Joan Wilson

Maguire Magazine 11 My SHC Flashback

What was your favourite food from the canteen? Ohhh definitely a cheese and bacon roll - they were hot and crusty. But you had to be quick to get one. We’d run to get in the line for one.

Favourite song in Year 12? Time of your Life by Green Day - think that was then.

Number one movie at the Box Office in Year 12? Sister Act with Whoopi Goldberg - loved the singing.

School socks … up or down? Scrunched half way to perfection. Angela Hunter (Hurley) - Class of 1993 Most interesting What’s your favourite school memory? thing I’ve done I’m from the Class of 1993 and my favourite memory of Sacred since high Heart is the socials with St Joeys! There were different themes school? and we dressed up - one year I was Snow White. I’ve travelled to Europe and What was the funniest moment during your school years? America, I’ve Some of them might not be appropriate to mention in such a been a nanny, publication! I’ve studied to Once I was sent out of class for ‘perhaps’ giggling with my be a teacher’s friends … I was sent into the outside hallway where a dog aide, and I’ve came along and pinned me to the wall. I had to knock on the had three children - not sure if that’s interesting, but that’s me. door to ask to come back in but Mr Morgan refused and I had to stay outside with the dog! What would you say would be the impact SHC had on your life, career or the person you’ve become? Which House always won the school sports? The values I learnt at school are still with me now and being Loyola the swimming. Clairvaux the Aths. I was in Siena and it passed onto my children. was never us!

What was your favourite food from the canteen? My treat of choice was Summer Rolls and Coconut Honey Logs.

Favourite song in Year 12? I’ve Never Been to Me by Charlene, still love it now!

Number one movie at the Box Office in Year 12? ET - Still love that now as well.

School socks … up or down? Down.

Which teacher influenced your life and made a lasting impression? Mr Hannon (English) for his encouragement in public speaking Tracey McMahon - Class of 1982 and debating, and Mrs Skzuta for teaching us to touch type (we never thought we’d need this skill as we didn’t have computers What’s your favourite school memory? back then). Honourable mentions to Jan Harris and Lucy Our Year 12 camp was amazing. It was an opportunity to really Morgan for being such accessible and enthusiastic teachers. reflect on who we were - our philosophies on life then and who we’d like to be in the future. I have often looked back on my Most interesting thing I’ve done since high school? notes from this time. I was fortunate many years ago to help and work with an autistic boy which was one of the most challenging and What was the funniest moment during your school years? rewarding things I have done. In Years 7 and 8, without giving too much away, it involved random animal noises in class and there was someone who What would you say would be the impact SHC had on your life, liked to hide in cupboards. career or the person you’ve become? I have fond memories of my time at SHC. It was a great school Which House always won the school sports? that fostered learning, inclusion, camaraderie and in a simple Padua - I was Padua sports captain so I have to say that. way a good sense of right and wrong.

12 Maguire Magazine Geelong Mums - Making a Difference

n 1995 when Kate Betts (Scaddon) and Christine Whelan than 40 local agencies to distribute pre-loved and new nursery I(Beagley) were graduating from Sacred Heart College, little equipment and other baby essentials. In 2015/16 Geelong did they know of the impact they would have on the Geelong Mums supported 1501 local families in the region; a 50 percent community many years later. increase on the previous year. After leaving school, Kate pursued a professional career in Both Kate and Chris credit their time at Sacred Heart College public affairs and marketing, while Chris gained qualifications with teaching them compassion and the need to help others. in commerce, majoring in IT and accounting. Their 15 year “The values we learned at Sacred Heart helped us a great deal careers have seen them work at leading corporations and in starting Geelong Mums. It’s nice to be able to give back to community organisations. the community in a meaningful way,” explained Chris. Kate identifies Sacred Heart’s ‘street retreats’ as her inspiration, It was after having two children of her own that Kate identified noting, “They were definitely a window into the realities of a need to assist Geelong families who were experiencing disadvantage in our community and really inspired me.” severe hardship. Wanting to share the joy of motherhood, Kate set about collecting pre-owned baby goods. She called upon Below: Chris (left) and Kate (right) at the Geelong Mums warehouse in the help of Chris and three other friends, and they all worked South Geelong together to establish Geelong Mums. That was in 2013 and in the subsequent year Kate, Chris and the Geelong Mums team ensured more than 372 local families were supported by over 1100 donated items. From little things, big things grow … fast forward three years and Geelong Mums is now a volunteer powered not- for-profit organisation operating from a warehouse in South Geelong. They have two paid staff who partner with more

CLASS of 1995

Golden Girls n a testament to the bonds of friendship formed at Sacred IHeart College, past students have rekindled connections after 75 years. It was at the Golden Girls function in October 2015 that Marycath Reed (Coughlan) and May Shortt (Casey) found themselves sitting beside each other for lunch. It was this chance meeting that took them back over 75 years to their days as eight year olds at Sacred Heart College. “I remember meeting May very distinctly,” Marycath said. “It was June of 1937, we were eight years old and in Grade 3. It was my first day and I was sitting next to May and fell asleep at the dining table. She ate my pumpkin!” Both from the Class of 1945, Marycath and May spoke fondly of their time at Sacred Heart and enjoyed the opportunity to catch up again at the Golden Girls function. “We were firm friends at school so it’s lovely to catch up again after all this Marycath Reed (Class of 1945), Mardi McDonald (Class of 1939) time,” Marycath explained. and May Shortt (Class of 1945)

Maguire Magazine 13 Events and Reunions

The Event - The Alumni Association presented The Event in June, which featured an evening of fine dining and the chance to hear from an alumni guest speaker. Prue Kenny from the Class of 2004, was an inspiration to all and spoke of her time since leaving Sacred Heart. Proceeds from the evening went to aid the work of former students and sisters, Lauren and Cassie Gravett, whose charity Hearts to Harmony is doing amazing work in Cambodia.

Golden Girls Lunch - Former students from 50 or more years ago gathered in Celies Dining Room at Sacred Heart to celebrate their time at the College. In a wonderful afternoon Kristi Van Es, Kathryn Kelly, Kate Betts and Kylie Oliver at the of reminiscence and celebration, the 110 ladies heard from Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast current Principal Anna Negro about the College’s focus for the future. Inspire Geelong Networking Breakfast - The Alumni Association was proud to deliver Inspire Geelong, a networking breakfast which supported the work of Geelong Mums, Frocktober and Offspring. Amy Mullins, Executive Director of the Womens Leadership Institute Australia and graduate from 2006 was the guest speaker and entertained the 180 guests at The Pier with the story of her journey from Sacred Heart and elaborated on the work she is doing to encourage women in leadership positions in corporate Australia.

Year 7 First Day - Fifteen alumni returned to the College in February to welcome the newest intake of Sacred Heart girls. Speaking to the Year 7 cohort on their first day, the alumni spoke of their time at school and shared stories of what being a Sacred Heart girl means to them.

Sisters Rose and Prue Kenny and Georgia and Chiara Caruana at The Event

Careers Day - Former students returned to Sacred Heart for this year’s Alumni Association Careers Day. Talking about their careers since leaving school, alumni members spoke to Year 10 students as mentors to inspire and assist with subject selections.

Nancy Romano (Class of 1989) was one of many alumni to present Upcoming Events for 2016 at the Year 7 First Day sessions in McAuley Hall

Golden Girls Lunch ...... Saturday 15 October Class of 1991- 25 Year Reunion ...... Saturday 22 October Class of 1966 - 50 Year Reunion ...... Sunday 23 October Class of 2011 - 5 Year Reunion ...... Saturday 5 November Class of 2001 - 15 Year Reunion ...... Saturday 5 November Class of 2006 - 10 Year Reunion ...... Friday 11 November Inspire Geelong Breakfast ...... Friday 11 November Class of 1986 - 30 Year Reunion ...... Saturday 19 November Class of 1996 - 20 Year Reunion ...... Saturday 26 November Kimberley Vincent (Class of 2007) shared some of her own experiences of Sacred Heart College

14 Maguire Magazine Members of the Class of 1955 at the Golden Girls Lunch

Reunions Laughter, stories and reminiscing. Reunions at Sacred Heart College Alumni Officer, Kelly Suvoltos works with class groups continue to be a joyful and fun way to reunite with friends from to help organise their reunions. In recent times reunion groups school days. The stories are always entertaining - sharing again have developed the tradition of starting their celebrations first loves, the horror of exams and the hideous fashions of the at Sacred Heart with a tour of the school and a champagne school social. reception, with the highlight being the chatter and laughter as old friends are reunited in the very place where they first met. Trish Carlon from the Class of 1995 returned for the 20 Year Reunion and commented on the atmosphere. “There was a lot If you would like to be involved in organising your class reunion of ‘what are you doing now’? but not in a career comparing in 2017 or to connect with the College, please contact Kelly way, more out of genuine interest. It was a real celebration of Suvoltos, Alumni Officer on 03 5222 0403 or email who we once were and what we have become.” [email protected]

Jessie Spence, Georgie Richardson, Natalie Wilcock, Jemma Wayth and Laura Hannan (Class of 2000) at The Event

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16 Maguire Magazine Maguire Magazine 17 College News

Rachel Holdsworth - Class of 1988 Annice Lappin - Class of 1989

ducation has been an extremely nnice is an Alumni of Sacred Eimportant part of my life ever AHeart College. She is married to since I was a young girl and playing Scott and has two children, Georgia schools with my not so willing (Year 11 Sacred Heart College) and younger siblings. I am an extremely James (Year 8 St Joseph’s College). proud mother of three children who attend Geelong Catholic secondary Annice completed VCE at Sacred and primary schools and who I try to Heart College in 1989. She then be more of a mother than a teacher studied a Diploma of Teaching with. My family, notably my husband (Primary) at Australian Catholic Scott and parents Peter and Brenda University. After graduating in 1993, Webb have been unconditionally she began her teaching career at supportive, believing in me and my mission in faith and Nazareth School in Grovedale. She then completed a Bachelor education. of Education, part-time at Australian Catholic University.

Growing up I attended primary at St Mary’s Yarram, and then After 14 years at Nazareth School, Annice accepted a position St Mary’s Hamilton, with my secondary education at Monivae at St Robert’s Newtown as a classroom teacher and Learning College Hamilton, completing my final year at Sacred Heart and Teaching Leader. Annice then completed a Master College Geelong. My varied educational settings allowed me of Religious Education and was appointed the Religious to meet some of the most extraordinary people, all the time Education Leader and Deputy Principal. After nine years at St drawing me to a career in education. Education remained a Robert’s she undertook and is currently completing a Master of passion throughout my childhood, university, travel, marriage, Business (Executive) at Australian Catholic University. motherhood and much more. The privilege has been mine to This year, Annice has taken up the appointment as the Principal have worked in primary, secondary and tertiary education and of St Mary’s Primary School, Geelong. She is enjoying her new it is now particularly exciting to be the principal of Holy Spirit role, working in partnership with the students and families in Primary School in Manifold Heights. the St Mary’s School community. What we say and do every single day matters in the lives of our students and families, helping to shape a caring and socially just future. It is important for students to feel valued, Linda Marshall - Class of 1976 connected and succeed through an environment that helps all students be the best they can be. My daily riches are the connections I make, seeing students grow in so many ways and accomplish their goals.

Sr Kathleen Tierney

acred Heart College congratulates Sr Kathleen Tierney on Sher 2016 Australia Day Honour, the Officer of the Order of Australia (OA) award.

Sr Kathleen received the award in recognition of 30 years of distinguished service to the community through her roles in health, education, aged care, and social welfare organisations, and to the Catholic Church in Australia. n Saturday 20 August 2016 there was not a dry eye Oin the Sacred Heart College Chapel as Rodney Ball “I am somewhat embarrassed ... I wed Linda Marshall (Class of 1976). Tears of joy, love, hope am very grateful to be an Australian, and happiness were shed by family and friends as they came grateful to be part of the Catholic together to celebrate Linda and Rodney’s wedding. Church and I believe it honours all the people I have worked with in partnership over many, many Linda’s classmates of 1976 formed a guard of honour years,” said Sr Kathleen. as she entered the Chapel and showered both Rod and herself with rose petals. Fr Kevin Dillon then held a “I have had wonderful opportunities in my religious life and special blessing at the Grotto and an afternoon tea was in Ministry, working in areas of need and where the Sisters of held at Celies. Mercy can influence policy-making decisions in Heath and Aged Care, Education and Welfare Service.” The College community congratulates Linda and Rod and wishes them all the very best for the future. For We congratulate Sr Kathleen on this wonderful achievement. more Chapel weddings see page 21.

18 Maguire Magazine The Court Precinct

Turning of the Soil A Special Prayer for the Turning of the Soil by Sr Joan Wilson

he start of an exciting new building phase for Sacred Heart As we stand on this land we thank God who created it, TCollege was celebrated in July at the official Turning of the before a human voice was ever heard here. Soil ceremony. This place has known the warmth of the sun, the movement of the wind and the refreshing rain. During the ceremony, College Principal Anna Negro proudly We remember those who have called this land home, announced that The Court those who were born here and knew the joys and hopes, Precinct will create a Science, the drama and anxieties of lives well lived. Technology, Engineering, Arts We remember those who have worked and studied here, and Mathematics (STEAM) and we give thanks for the stories they have left us. hub where learning will be We inherit their vision and treasure their legacy. visible, collaborative and As we turn the sod for this new building we ask, interdisciplinary for our a blessing of safety on all those who work to construct, students. Anna noted, “This a blessing of mercy on all who will gather to work and study here, project is also an investment in and a blessing of peace on all who generously enable it to happen. Geelong as it will help prepare students for the types of jobs Amen that are on the international agenda and which will be essential to the growth and development of the local, national and global community”. Philip Anglin, Chair of the College Advisory Council, welcomed everyone to the beginning of an exciting time for the community of Sacred Heart College. He also took the opportunity to acknowledge and thank the College’s Leadership Team, past and present members of the School Advisory Council and sub committees for their time, dedication, and ongoing collaboration. Following the formalities, Anna, Phil and Professor Anne Hunt, Board Director, Mercy Limited turned the soil to mark the official commencement of building works. Stage One of the project will be completed and ready for occupation at the end of Term One in 2017. Above: College Principal Anna Negro with College Captains Meg For further information on the The Court Precinct, please Ferguson, Chiara Caruana and Corrin Demeo contact Catherine Middlemiss, Director of Development, Above left: Professor Anne Hunt, Anna Negro and Philip Anglin Marketing and Communications on 5222 0459.

Artist’s impression of the Aphrasia Street aspect of the Court Precinct: Stage One

Maguire Magazine 19 From the Archives

“When Catherine McAuley was dying, many of the sisters gathered The boarders, by way of contrast had English bone china, with around her bedside to say good-bye and to pray. Not long two colour printed crests. before she died, she said to one of the sisters, ‘Be sure you have a While boarders at Sacred Heart College were supplied with comfortable cup of tea for them when I am gone.’ Ever since, the china for dining, they were required to bring and keep their comfortable cup of tea has been a symbol of the warm and caring own cutlery. According to a 1945 enrolment list, they were relationships which were at the heart of Catherine McAuley’s required to bring a dinner knife and fork, a small knife, a fruit Mercy vision.” The Life of Catherine McAuley by Mary C. Sullivan knife and fork, a soupspoon, dessertspoon and teaspoon as his year Sacred Heart College began a collection of over 100 part of their kit. Ttea cups and saucers so that the comfortable cup of tea can When the last boarders left in the late 1970s, there was no be offered to guests as a sign of hospitality. longer a requirement for crested china and it was deemed College Archivist, Claudette Brennan has had a wonderful time that pieces would only be commissioned for anniversaries. gathering all the cups and saucers from flea markets, antique To celebrate 155 years of Sacred Heart College, newly crested auctions, garage sales and thrift stores. For Claudette, finding china was developed in 2015 particularly for use in Celies each of these cups has been a journey all of its own; the thrill Dining Room. This china is a wonderful reminder of dining hall of the hunt, poring over tables of bric-a-brac, perusing auction days for boarders, students and Sisters alike. lists, making sure a cup matched its saucer, and that there were Claudette Brennan no cracks or chips, haggling on prices and the triumphant College Archivist return with the spoils wrapped in newspaper. Claudette notes how it is lovely to think of how these cups have been shared and that the memories attached make them all the more precious. Each has it’s own design, personality and story that offers a great way to cheer up, slake thirst, warm, and relax. So, at Sacred Heart, as we offer a comfortable cup of tea to our guests using these cups, we offer hospitality and create more memories and stories to continue our Mercy tradition. The Sacred Heart College archives have researched College china through the years and there is a select group on display at College reception until the end of the year. The earliest on display is from 1908 and belongs to a set used by the Sisters for entertaining. There is also a set with a basic black crest, that dates from 1912 and would have been used by the Sisters daily.

Vale Marie Dobson (Chamberlin) Marie was born in Geelong and educated at Sacred Heart Kaye Evans College in the 1930s. As a week day boarder she made many great friends and was particularly fond of Sacred Heart, Kaye Evans was born and bred in Geelong and never lost her enjoying many reunions. She was especially proud when her native love of the city. She attended Sacred Heart College for youngest granddaughter, Madeleine Laidlaw, started at Sacred her secondary schooling, where she was College Captain in Heart in 2009. Marie volunteered over 40 years of service to 1965 before she went to Mercy Teachers’ College. the Mercy Maternity Hospital in Melbourne. She died on 24 After her teacher training Kaye entered the Sisters of Mercy and April 2016 and is survived by her husband Alan, seven children, commenced a long and generous life in service to others. As twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. a Sister of Mercy, Kaye was a teacher and principal in primary education, carer at Regina Coeli (a home for homeless women), Geraldine Cone (Fairbrother) spiritual director and friend to many. More recently Kaye was Geraldine was a student of Sacred Heart College in the Vicar for Religious in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. 1950s. She passed away in May of this year and is survived She will be remembered for her gentle love for all people, by her husband Brian, three children and five grandchildren. being a wonderful adviser, gentle companion and always slow Geraldine’s Sacred Heart tradition has continued with her to judge. Kaye passed away in July of this year after a battle granddaughter proudly in Year 7 in 2016, the third generation with cancer. of her family to attend the school.

20 Maguire Magazine Congratulations Class of 2015 Weddings

Congratulations to the Class of 2015 for achieving outstanding The College’s beautifully restored Chapel is a special place for VCE results. Last year 18.7 percent of our graduating class former students, with a history dating back more than 140 received an ATAR of 90 and above and 37 percent of students years. Many alumni have chosen this rare and exclusive venue received a score of 80 or above. for their wedding day. We congratulate our recent brides: The 2015 College Dux was Aleksandra Bucki-Smith who achieved an ATAR of 99.65. Aleks is currently studying science Linda Marshall (1976) to Rodney Ball 20 August 2016 at the University of Melbourne. Sharnie Holland (2001) to Matthew McAuliffe 30 July 2016 Our second highest scorer was Emma Vecoli with an ATAR of 98.3. In Year 11 Emma received a perfect score of 50 in studio Cassandra Downie (2005) to Shaun Moloney 11 March 2016 arts. Annette Johnstone (2009) to Josef De Joanelli 26 February 2016 Our third highest scorer was Mary O’Callaghan, with an ATAR of Angela Scafidi (2004) to Carlos Rojas 6 February 2016 98.15. Samantha Robertson (1991) to Ross Leone 16 January 2016 Elle Richards received an ATAR of 96.3 and a perfect study score of 50 in media. Her mum is well known journalist, Mandy Nicole Edwards (1987) to Mark de Bie 28 November 2015 Squires. Mariel Messer (2008) to Trent McLure 21 November 2015 The recipient of the 2015 Victorian Certificate of Applied Larissa Senia (2003) to Daniel McElligott 14 November 2015 Learning Award was Eliza Bates. Anna McKernan (2010) to Xavier Wilson 7 November 2015 Students who received an ATAR score above 90 were: Renee Lowry (2006) to Tony Aloi 16 October 2015

Marjorie Adit Mbabazi Mia Holiday Imogen Ansell Ellen Hungerford Chloe Arnold Mikali Kluver Meghan Badrock April McGovan Meg Batson Renee Meaney Tahlia Berg Emily Meesen Meg Blood Mariya Mendis Ellena Bond Mikayla Milanovic Isabelle Bond Georgia Moore Isabelle Breen Sarah Mousley Olivia Butterworth Mary O’Callaghan Makayla Caccamo Elle Richards Sasha Capill Jyhanna Saba Mallery Crowe Danielle Spiranovic Stephanie Glynn Emma Vecoli Eliza Gore Caitlyn Weigl Isobel Gower Emily Welsh Tess Henderson Alicia White

Larissa Senia and Daniel McElligott in the Chapel

Emma Vecoli, Aleksandra Bucki-Smith, College Principal Anna Annette Johnstone and Josef De Joanelli in the grounds of Sacred Negro, Elle Richards and Mary O’Callaghan Heart College

Maguire Magazine 21 Annual Giving 2016

Sacred Heart College would like to thank the members of our community who have supported the Scholarship Fund this year. Your commitment to improving educational opportunities for our students helps build a stronger, more diverse community. So many of our girls have already benefitted from your generosity. Thank you!

Anonymous donors (51) Laura Doherty and Noel Tuddenham Mrs R Miller Alumni Chapel Concert Dowling Family C Moore Carmel Allen Draper Family Mrs Janet Moyle Mrs M Atherton Dzajkic Family David & Linda Murphy Evelyn Barber Elizabeth Eddy Christine Nolan Mary Patricia Beard Ellis Family MB Nordio (Benedet) Mary Bell Filiti Family Monica O’Brien Brown-Benson Family Marita Fitzpatrick Deak & Occhibove Families Ms H Birch Bec Forster Joan Pargeter The Black Family Fox Family Mrs S Pidgeon Mrs J Blake Dr W Fraser Nicole Porte Marita Bodington Narelle Fromholtz M & B Poynton Emma Braden Gillett-Horan Family Mrs J Ramia-Siketa B. Brady & Family Irena Gral Randall Family Rosa Brancatisano Griffin Family Beatrice Reedyk (Hickman) Braxton Family The Hamilton Family Robertson Family Brian Brazel Jan Hammond Denise Rock Mrs D Burchell & Mr G Burchell Pat Harris Ms M Ryan Class of 1975 Tony Harris The Scafidi Family Class of 1976 Mary Hickman Natasha Scanlon Class of 1985 Hill Family Mrs S Seraiocco Class of 1995 Dr Anne Hunt OAM Christine Shelley Class of 2005 Joan Jamieson South Western Drilling Pty Ltd Class of 2010 Johnson-McPhan Family Dianne Spence Claudia Burgio-Ficca Johnson/Edwards Family Maureen Steinfort (Allen) Callegher Family Joyce A Johnson Dr John & Mrs Mary Stekelenburg Campbell Family (Sr Marita O’Connell) Jahnecke Family Sweden Interiors Frances Carty Mary Lane Joan Taylor Bo Chudosnik Mrs C Leen & Mr J Leen The Tribe Family Christou Family Lindquist Family Tucker Famiily Mrs P Collier & Mr S Collier Mrs H Malone Dr Gillian Turner Ines Collins The Mauger Family Kath Walsh Connie Costa McDonald Family Margaret Whyte Mrs M Cowling Mrs H McDonald The Woodman Family Demeo Family Bill & Nancy McFarlane Wrigley Family Mrs V Di Lorenzo Vic McNamara Mrs J Zabinskas Mrs C Dingemans Mrs A McIlvena Carleen Zanoni Dinner for Dads Catherine Middlemiss

If you would like to donate to the 2016 Annual Giving Appeal, please see further details on the separate cover sheet. Thanks To Our Supporters

We would also like to thank the many organisations who have sponsored the school and provided prizes for auctions and raffles during the past year. Your generosity has added to the success of our fundraising efforts. Thank you.

AAAAbove Plumbing Geelong’s Gym Ouch Clothing Abacus Calculators Pty Ltd Geoffrey’s Gift Shop Pacific Trailers AFL Footy Show, Channel 9 Ghanda Clothing Pakington Pantry Ampersand Gloss Nailbar Pamper Clinic Arthur Reed Photos Go Ride A Wave Pty Ltd Paton Books B & H Jordon Gold Diggers Arms Peppers The Sands Resort Bags Only Goodall’s Quality Meats Piccadilly Bakers Delight Pakington Street GOOP Prestige Jayco Banksia Furniture Gull Airport Service Product Dynamics Pty Ltd Best Ever Events Hahndorf’s Fine Chocolates Red Cross Blood Service Beyond Blue Hair@West End Rosemont Stud Black Cup Cafe Healthy Together Geelong Rowing Victoria Blood Motor Company Heart Centre - St John of God Sarah Schembri Ceramics Sarge Wines Body Shop Height’s Sewing Centre Sawyers Arms Tavern Born & Bred Bakehouse Heritage Meats Secret Weapons Brax Window Treatments HMC Floor Coverings Sensations by Smooth & Tan Brazilian Butterfly Hocking Stuart Torquay Snooze Brown’s Mensland Ironbark Composites Sovereign Hill Bunnings Warehouse Joanne’s Handmade Christmas Cakes St George Worker’s Club Cafe Dolce on Pako La Campagnola Steampacket Foods Champion Blinds Lab Ten Sweeney Family Chez Ma Belle Lange Engineering Terri Beale Chilwell Office Supplies Le Fournil French Bakery The Laboratory City of Greater Geelong Lily Pond Thirteenth Beach Golf Links Compass Group Liv Flowers Town & Country Pizza Computers Now Lord of the Isles Tavern Ugli Sista Consolidated Property Services Louise King Funerals Victory Blinds Cotton On Lyons Construction Vigorella Deegees Masons Hair Studio Waterfront Health Studio Pty Ltd Eyewear On Pako McCanns Plumbing Supplies Wellness Studio Geelong Faggs Mitre 10 Mercure Hotel Westcoast Hair and Beauty Flying Brick Cider House Mt Duneed Estate Winter’s Cafe Garlick Finance Murphy’s Newsagency Woolworths - Pakington Street Geelong Fresh Mustang & Co Woolworths - Shannon Avenue Geelong Helicopters Nardi Produce Pty Ltd Yummy Mummy Lolly Shop Geelong Performing Arts Centre Navaho Zart Art

Thank you so much for your support with my schooling. Without your help, I would not have the chance to finish my education at an amazing school, surrounded by some of the greatest girls and teachers. My education is extremely important to me and was incredibly important to my late father. SHC Student 2015

For 156 years Sacred Heart College has provided young women with a quality Catholic education, in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. It is this Mercy tradition that impels us to provide help where it is needed, and I am absolutely determined that no student will be denied a Catholic education at Sacred Heart College because of family financial hardship. To address these hardships, the College’s Scholarship Fund provides educational opportunities for girls whose families would not be able to afford an education at Sacred Heart. Generous donations to this year’s Annual Giving appeal have enabled us to help families with: Tuition fees: Around $6,000 per year Uniforms: $218 for a blazer or $149 for a winter skirt Books and stationery: $70 for text books (approx) and $100+ for stationery Laptops: $350 per year for rental Our scholarships provide hope and opportunity, and they play a critical role in ensuring we have a school that welcomes girls with diverse talents, backgrounds and experiences; just as our founder, Mother Xavier Maguire envisioned. Anna Negro College Principal

Maguire Magazine 23 There are three things the poor prize more highly than gold, tho’ they cost the donor nothing; among these are the kind word, the gentle, compassionate look and the patient hearing oftheir sorrows.

Catherine McAuley (Familiar Instructions, p138)