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ITER ET SUAVITE FORT R Clonard CLONARD Crosslinks 20152015In review I trust that, as you read through this In 2015 the College undertook a review in group over the years to come and they will Principaledition of Crosslinks, you will derive great the area of Learning and Teaching. This remain an integral part of the history of the enjoyment in being able to reminisce about was a chance to review each aspect of our College. years past. The following is a brief accountlearning program, seek feedback from key of some of the activities and celebrations stakeholders and plan for changes that will In 2016 the College celebrates the that the College took part in over the 2015assist the College in enhancing outcomes in significant milestone of sixty years since its school year. future years. The external review panel were foundation. We are actively celebrating this suitably impressed with the efforts that milestone and suitably recognizing the great In 2015 our College theme focused on the the College has made towards continued contribution of the Brigidine Sisters who core value of being faithful to our Catholic improvement. laid the strong foundations of the vibrant identity. Professor Gabrielle McMullen community that we have today. former Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Australian On Friday the 1st of May 2015, the College Catholic University notes that at the heart sadly lost one of our long serving members In the words of our College motto, of Catholic identity is Jesus Christ and the of our Maintenance Team, Patrick Cryan. “Strength and Kindliness”, we continue salvation of the world, and his communion Patrick came to the College twenty-eight to be encouraged and heartened by the with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. years ago after emigrating from Ireland. Over commitment and goodness of our young Catholic agencies, which authentically his time at Clonard, he contributed much, people in making a positive difference to manifest Catholic identity, will have Christ not only through his friendship and his Clonard College. We are thankful for the at the heart of their ministry. Those who sense of humor but in his fine workmanship support of our College Community families work there are now his face, his hands and that has been admired by many. His work, in and friends. As former Collegians of Clonard his presence in the world, as they continue particular his carpentry will remain for years I am delighted that you remain interested his ministry of teaching, healing or charity. to come as the legacy of his contribution and supportive of our school community. It is our hope that our young women who to the improvement of our facilities for our I trust that this edition of crosslinks will are fortunate to be educated at Clonard are students. Sadly, earlier in the year, Patrick bring back many cherished memories of a equipped with the knowledge and skills to was diagnosed with inoperable cancer community that we continue to share in. make a difference to our society and will feel and he passed away in the presence of his the responsibility to do so. sister, Mary who had travelled from the Damian McKew UK to be with him in his last weeks and Principal Earlier in the year the College released its some of his closest friends. Many from the new five year building master plan, which College and wider community gathered to will be a continuation of the extensive farewell Patrick at his funeral Mass at St building and redevelopment program Mary’s Basilica. Former Clonard Principal, undertaken over the past five years. A key John Shannon delivered the eulogy that component of this plan is the establishment recounted much from Patrick’s life and in of a new Library/Learning centre that we particular his contribution to Clonard. Whilst believe will provide the space and resources we are saddened by Patrick’s passing we are for our students to maximise their learning comforted in the knowledge that he has opportunities. We continue to reap the entered eternal life and that his suffering is benefits of the Tullow redevelopment now over. and over the course of this year we have established a new Multipurpose Centre and In August we were delighted to host the Chapel that will be officially opened in 2016. Tri schools production of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at GPAC. This In the 2015-19 strategic plan released was an opportunity to join together with by Catholic Education Melbourne (CEM), the students and staff from St. Joseph’s Archbishop Hart notes that in Catholic and Sacred Heart College’s and showcase schools students have the opportunity to the great theatrical talents that exist in our develop their talents and abilities, their school communities. It is another example knowledge, skills and capabilities, across of our Catholic Secondary College’s working the many areas of learning and wellbeing, in together to maximise the potential of the particular those areas that enrich the human young people in our care. person. In this way, students live lives of meaning and embrace the possibilities and At the end of the year, we farewelled our challenges of the future with responsibility graduating class of 2015. I felt particularly and hope. The continual reflection and honored to have been part of these development of the learning and teaching students’ journey through the College program at the College is focused upon since 2010. I thank our College Captains, maximising the best possible outcomes for Annalise Baulch and Caitlin Bury, who have students. We have been blessed with an provided exceptional leadership and who, environment supportive of our students in conjunction with the student leadership where there are opportunities for all to be team, have made a positive difference to their best. the College community. I look forward to hearing of the many achievements of this Class of Photo‘65 1: Form 1 - 1960 Photo 2: Pauline Wood , Judith Nagy and Bev Cuttler with their Box Brownie cameras. YMCA camp - Early 1965. Photo 3: 2015 Group shot - Those who attended were Pam Fitzgerald, Glennis Vale (Oliver), Yvonne Krieger (Howarth), Stacia Florance (Podyma), Doreen Vanstan (Ryan), Beverly Alway (Cuttler), Carol Teven (Threlfall), Patricia Purcell and Monica Sleeman (Hennessy). Photo 4: Bev Cuttler pictured in her school uniform - 1965. Photo 5: Form 3 - 1962 Watermark images: YWCA Camp - Early After a lot of reminiscing the Principal in 1965. welcomed us and informed those present that some current students would be willing to conduct tours of the College. I was fortunate that I had been able to do a tour the previous day, being the Open Day of Clonard. When On March 21st this year, Clonard held a we attended Clonard there were approx reunion for the graduating class for our 150 students. The young student who year (1960-65). Bev, Doreen, Patricia showed our year around the new P. and I went through the latest list of buildings and grounds was pleasant, names and addresses and decided courteous and knowledgeable and that we would attempt to contact was interested in how we described those whom we knew had moved. Via the school back in the 60’s. The new telephone and Facebook we managed buildings incorporating the Gym, to gather some updates for the list. Home Economics and Tallow Hall and the curriculum now offered, especially In response to a request from Dean Art, Fashion, Computers and Digital Williams, Bev and I forwarded class photography, are exceptional. We all photos and snaps that had been taken agreed that there is a lot more on offer during previous reunions for a slideshow now than in our time. We were very that would be held on the day. impressed and interested to see how the old buildings had been integrated The afternoon was a great success with the new. being able to catch up with the ladies from our year level. Those who Time went too quickly and some of us attended were Pam Fitzgerald, Patricia decided to extend the reunion by going Purcell, Doreen Vanstan (Ryan), Stacia out for dinner. Florance (Podyma), Beverly Alway (Cuttler), Monica Sleeman (Hennessy), If any past or current student knows Carol Teven (Threlfall), Yvonne Krieger any contact details for the class which (Howarth) and myself. commenced in 1960, we would be grateful if they could contact either me/ All past students met at the Clonard or Dean Williams (Vice Principal) with ILC for drinks, hot and cold savouries the details. and cakes. This gave us a chance to reminisce about old times. Glennis Vale (Oliver) December 2nd 1975 may seem a long Our group has rekindled our friendships Classtime ago to many people but to the girls of ‘75 and have been together a few times from the class of ’75 their graduation since the reunion. Our gatherings are felt like yesterday. Thirty girls may have always full of laughter, but we have also graduated that night but many more been supportive of each other this year girls were also an intricate part of that when a couple of us, me included have group. Over the years between 1970-75 had sadness touch us. We are knitting friendships were made which are still as into the tight unit that we were at school. strong today. Pauline Hammett (nee Smith) The March 2015 Reunion marked the 40th year since the year of ’75 completed their secondary education and what a day it was. As the group gathered and stories flowed the past 40 years came alive. Areas of the school, such as St Rita’s, Siberia and the old assembly hall/ Photos 1 and 4: 2015 Reunion lunch room, which are no longer, were Back Row:- Gail Trebilcock (Pickett), the highlight of many stories.