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ST HILDA’S SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION September 2016 Volume 20 Issue 2 Olympian Elise keeps up the chase

THE FACTS: Elise Kellond-Knight BPharmaceutSc 2007 St Hilda’s School Graduate Member of 2011 and 2015 FIFA World Cup All Stars teams Current Club: Turbine Potsdam, Germany

Hello St Hilda’s and my fellow Old Girls! It has been a long time, nine However, despite everything Brazil threw at us, we showed courage, fight years in fact, since I left the safety of our school boundaries. and a sense of collectiveness. The Australian public were proud to observe In this time, I have been chasing my dream, which happens to be a the essence of strong character which the Matildas showed in that match combination of hexagons and pentagons sown together. when we were under constant challenge. I have now played 76 Senior A internationals for the Matildas – ’s Looking back, I can be thankful that I attended a school such as Women’s Football team and competed at the 2011 and 2015 FIFA World St Hilda’s. It taught me to be independent, to think for myself, to believe Cups held in Germany and Canada. in myself and most importantly, to remain focused and disciplined. Most recently, I competed in Brazil at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games for I have pursued my dream since leaving St Hilda’s and am so grateful for the Australian Women’s Football Olympic Team. Unfortunately, we lost our the life experiences it has given me. quarter final to the host nation in a penalty shoot out in front of a capacity I now live in Germany, playing football professionally in the Frauen crowd of 60,000. Bundesliga. The adjustment to living in Europe has been challenging but For me, this created a memory that will last a lifetime. The conditions on again the independence and strong character I developed at St Hilda’s has that night were fiery and hostile. The crowd vocally cheered against us enabled me to enjoy this adventurous life of football. like nothing I have experienced before. Nothing is ever out of reach. Life is what you make it, Our families in the stadium contended with a very passionate crowd at so make it worth living. close quarters; it was daunting to be in the minority. The atmosphere Elise Kellond-Knight made us feel we were up against the odds and weren’t deserving of progressing further in this tournament. Staying connected Old Girls at the University of – Women’s College, Brisbane. Pictured Left to Right: Genevieve Maurer (2014), Hannah Hori (2014), Kate Tobiano (2013), Ambrose Hartl (2015), Mrs Sally-Anne Atkinson, President of the Council of The Women’s College (Kerr 1959), Amy McIlwraith (2015), Peta Morton (2015) and Tegan Lerm (2015). Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds appointed 10th Principal

On behalf of the Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese on the topic of Creativity in Leadership where she identified of Brisbane, I am delighted to announce the appointment the ways in which leadership, change and creativity of Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds as the 10th Principal of work together. St Hilda’s School. In addition to her Doctorate, she holds two Masters Dr Wilson will bring fresh ideas in a new era for girls’ degrees: one in Educational Leadership and another in education at our wonderful school. Literature and Language. The School Council is dedicated to supporting a strategic Dr Wilson will move to the Gold Coast with her husband direction, which not only builds a vibrant, world- David. Their children John and Stephanie have left the nest, class educational facility, but also promotes personal and Julie and David are looking forward to the next chapter achievement, self-confidence and strong Christian values of their life together. within a supportive learning environment. We are confident As a couple they enjoy contributing to the life of their local that Dr Wilson will be able to bring this vision to life. church and keeping fit through cycling and walking. Dr Wilson is currently the Deputy Headmistress and Head It will be wonderful to welcome them both to the St Hilda’s Dr Julie Wilson Reynolds, of Senior School at Abbotsleigh in . St Hilda’s School Principal, community starting January 2017. commencing in January 2017. Her area of teaching expertise is in English and History. As Professor Susan Brandis a life-long learner, Dr Wilson completed her PhD in 2015 Chairman of School Council

St Hilda’s Foundation supports Legacy

Ben Roberts-Smith, VC, MG, took time out to meet St Hilda’s students who volunteered to help raise funds at the Legacy Luncheon.

More than 800 leading The St Hilda’s Foundation was especially pleased to co-host this event Queensland business people as Roberts-Smith is the son of St Hilda’s Old Girl Susan Roberts-Smith gathered to raise funds for (Holloway 1973) and retired Major General Len Roberts-Smith. Legacy at a major event co- St Hilda’s Senior Choir performed before the large audience at Jupiters hosted by Legacy Gold Coast, Gold Coast and School Captain Courtney Withers gave the welcoming Channel 7, the St Hilda’s address. The Legacy Luncheon raised almost $150,000 for Legacy and Foundation and the TSS is expected to become an annual event. Foundation on 9 September. St Hilda’s Deputy Principal Wendy Lauman, Year 10 students Kylie Vial and Alana Chesser, and St Hilda’s Guest speaker was Benjamin Foundation Board member and Old Girl Leeanne Roberts-Smith, VC, MG, retired St Hilda’s Foundation Race Day Cowley (Rix 1980). Australian Army soldier and a recipient of the Cross for Australia, the highest award in the Australian honours system. At the time, his Victoria Cross for Australia, together with his Medal for Gallantry awarded for actions during a tour of Afghanistan in 2006, made Roberts-Smith the most highly decorated member of the Australian Defence Force. In 2014, he was further honoured with the award of a Commendation for Distinguished Service for his leadership as a patrol commander during a 2012 tour of Afghanistan. Top, Left to Right, Ben Roberts-Smith’s contribution to Australia extends past his military Catherine Mills (1993), service: he is also the Chairman of the National Australia Day Council, Abigail Jackson, Casey Matigian, Marney Salmon, Deputy Chairman of the Prime Minister's Advisory Council for Veterans Suzanne Thomasson Mental Health, Patron of The White Cloud Foundation, Patron of The SAS Bottom, Left to Right: Associations' Wandering Warriors and a National Ambassador for Legacy. Angela Soutar, Leanne Gray (Dower 1986), Lou Holloway

2 President’s INVITATION TO OGA WEEKEND message All past students, from every Alumni Year, are invited to attend the OGA Reunion Weekend Claire Henkey on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November 2016. Growing Connections through Key Weekend events include: Friday 11 November Social Media Combined Principal’s and OGA Cocktail With a core objective to grow connections With a passion for photography, Christine has Party which will between St Hilda’s School and its past students, captured some great images of the school and mark the retirement the OGA has embraced social media with has quickly gained 625+ followers. Don’t forget of Head of School extraordinary success. to follow us on Instagram if you aren’t already. Peter Crawley. As President it is such a pleasure to be interacting Another initiative we have introduced this year This community with past students through these channels and is the OGA Collective - an opportunity for Alumni Mrs Anne Crawley and event brings sharing such magnificent milestones in their to promote their businesses or run a stall at the Mr Peter Crawley. Old Girls, staff lives, some of which you will read more about St Hilda’s Fete to be held on 8 October 2016. and parents together for a night of in this edition. Old Girls have been signing up to participate in celebration and showcases the talents In just three short months since the launch of our the OGA Collective, at a special discounted site of Music and Hospitality students. LinkedIn page, we have connected with more space, to encourage collaboration, unification Jennifer Reeves Cafeteria from 5.30pm. than 540 Alumni. If you aren’t already linked to and promote the businesses in our network - us on LinkedIn, search for St Hilda's OGA to keep as well as valuable fundraising for the school. Saturday 12 November connected with the OGA and school. There are still spaces available, email 9.30am OGA General Meeting in the [email protected] for In the coming months, we will be launching an Bev Philben Room. Your attendance and more information. Alumni Group to encourage professional contribution will be most welcome. development and the opportunity to mentor If you weren’t already coming along, we would Morning tea will be served. St Hilda’s students. Many thanks to Liz Marshall love to see you at this year's OGA Cocktail 11am Walkabout Campus Tour starting (Wright 1994) who has been at the helm of Party which will also be a farewell for Mr Peter in Boarders’ Reception (enter via Gate 7 our Linked In launch and the mentoring events. Crawley, followed the next day by the OGA in Cougal Street). General Meeting and High Tea – hope you can In May this year, we also launched our Instagram make it! 12 noon OGA Reunion High Tea for all Year account – sthildasoga. A majority of the images Levels, especially the 40-Year Reunion are from another of our Committee Members Claire Henkey (Holtsbaum 1993) group (bookings essentials via Trybooking). Christine Hughes (Johnson 1995). OGA President 2016 Daughters of Old Girls - Junior School

Daughters of Old Girls in the Junior School, Left to Right, Back Row: Zara Leinster (Grandmother Denise Spiers), Jacqueline Cartwright (Chelsea Lynton), Sofia Dakin (Sally Cominos), Hannah Green (Natalie Webster), Briarna Bourke (Kim Bennett), Makenzie Poole (Toni Webster), Olivia-Beth Edwards (Nicolle Craft), Lilly Hart (Caroline Green). Third Row: Erin Leinster (Grandmother Denise Spiers), Chryssa Dakin (Sally Cominos), Nicola DeFazio (Naomi Watkins), Piper Holtsbaum (Melissa Boerner), Alexi McCarthy (Shelley Look), Sienna Hughes (Christine Johnson), Lea Hoestlandt (Aunt Sophie Pham), Ava Cowley (Leeanne Rix), Tatiana Belapuna (Rowina Belapuna), Emma DeFazio (Naomi Watkins), Emma Stapleton (Amelia Matthew), Annabel Churchill (Sarah Thompson), Sierra Llewellyn (Alexandra Lane), Kate Taylor (Caroline Berenger), Zoe Bennett (Kate Austin), Elysse Tapper (Rebecca Balson), Alice Marshall (Elizabeth Wright). Second Row: Paeton Holtsbaum (Melissa Boerner), Ava Scott (Emma-Rose Port), Gabriella Evans (Melanie Stevenson), Sydney Prendergast-Burtenshaw (Kelly Prendergast), Eliza Goldschmied (Amy Wilson), Jessica Cleverly (Lisa Cleverly), Sarah McCarthy (Shelley Look), Billie Reynolds (Sayo Inaba), Milla Gooch (Rebecca Gordon), Ally Jeanes-Grant (Thea Jeanes), Bella Beer (Catherine Mills), Imogen Bellchambers (Tanya Berenger), Charlize Hamilton (Renae Burton), Addison Bassingthwaighte (Fiona Edwards), Neve Salmon (Kate Wilkinson), Anastasia Dakin (Sally Cominos). Front Row: Gigi Lavirotte (Gillian Lawrence), Piper Nickalls (Monique Salzmann), Evelyn Goldschmied (Amy Wilson), Sophia Goldschmied (Amy Wilson), Lyla Scott (Emma-Rose Port), Abigail Carlson (Tessa Bean), Juliet Edwards (Nicolle Craft), Eva Llewellyn (Alexandra Lane), Sophie Beer (Catherine Mills), Georgiana Sanders (Rebecca Childs), Ivy Jezierska (Julia Ford), Grace Tapper (Rebecca Balson), Airi Reynolds (Sayo Inaba), Isabella De Vincentiis (Anne De Vincentiis), Sophie Brown (Jasmine Anthony), Jasmine Jezierska (Julia Ford), Anya Evans (Melanie Stevenson), Jessica Taylor (Alana Bricknell).

3 Class of 1966 celebrates 50 years of friendship

By Maxine Chandler (Cross 1966) The Class of 1966 gathered at St Lucia Golf Club’s Hundred Acre Bar on 20 August to celebrate our 50 years since leaving school. There was great excitement as people arrived and met up with friends they had not seen for a long time. It was not long before people were reliving their memories of their school years together. There were a number of girls who were unable to be with us but kept in contact before and after the lunch. Some of the girls - Di Jones 50 Year Reunion, Left to Right, Back Row: Gilly Glennie (Smith), Judy Gardner (Adams), Kim Corrie (Freshney), (Dixon), Margaret Cuylenburg (Dougall) and Maxine Chandler (Cross), Annette Maluish (Schmidt), Pam Darby (Miller), Julie Downie (Whatmore), Sue Paterson (Robertson) sent emails with their Ann Siemon (Menzies), Mary Dickinson (Moni), Prue Firth. Middle Row: Ann Mckenzie (Moule), Jill Vaughan (Homewood), Jan Russell (Bassingthwaighte), Ginia Adam (Corlis), news to be circulated at the lunch. Julie Hindmarsh (Williams), Ann Huthwaite (White), Susie Stewart (Seccombe), Janine Webster (Martell), Apologies were also received from Margie Penny Sykes (Cummings), Sandra Milne (Skelton), Louise (Lyn) Hughes. Front Row: Trish Wickson (Norris), Sally Clouston (Pegler), Di Kent (Wyldman), Karen Wilson (Liddell). Boshier (Wyatt), Chery Offner (Wilson), Wappy Smith (Barrett), Ros Bingham (Hynes), Kay Crapp (Brayley), Barbie Pryde-Kerr, Kathy Thomas- Needham, Judi Davis-Washington and Di Hutcheon (Seeney). We sadly remembered three girls who passed away – Caroline (Tuppy) Mann, Denise Lecatsas (Eltherington) and Wendy Mattern (Hinchley).

30-Year Reunion Class of 1986 More than 40 girls attended the lunch at the Gold Coast's QT Bazaar and continued on at the Stingray Bar. It was a fabulous reunion.

1986 Reunion: Old Girls enjoy a visit to the Centenary Wall as part of a campus tour on Saturday 27 August, finding their names listed under Year of Entry. The school visit was coordinated by OGA Committee member Leanne Gray (Dower 1986), pictured front row, far right. The Brisbane Away Lunch

A happy coincidence A delightful but unexpected meeting occurred at the Brisbane Lunch in August. Jane Hirschfeld (Rutledge 1950) centre, recognised Prudence Holmes (Johnstone 1966) left, as someone she knew toward the end of the lunch. Prue had joined her sister Left to Right, Back Row: Marian Michael (Perdriau 1957), Jane Hirshfield (1950), Debbie Buckley Heather Wehl (Johnstone 1969) (Clarke 1978), Claire Henkey (Holtsbaum 1993), Margot Clark (1979), Margaret Hawser (Billington 1950), right, who was enjoying Joy Bain (Trueman 1978), Gabrielle Fechner (North 1978), Marilyn Martin (Pickering 1963), catching up with friend Caroline Wacker (Colvin 1969). Ann Duncombe (Benade 1956), Caroline Wacker (Colvin 1969), Heather Wehl (Johnston 1969), Prudence Holmes (Johnstone 1966), Kathryn Mackey (Waterfield 1978). Jane explained that she was the Karitane Nurse for the Front Row: Marlene Vallis (Ferguson 1955), Margaret Elizabeth Williams (Liz McCulloch 1956). Johnston family when Heather was a baby! Wow, after all these years, a wonderful reunion made all the more special by the three ladies being St Hilda’s Old Girls! 4 Class of 1966 celebrates 50 years Be Global – Act Local of friendship OGA’s Career Connect linking our working women The OGA is bringing together Old Girls from all Many thanks to our mentors and the school for over the world, by connecting them through a working on this initiative. The OGA now has over career network. In June 2016, we established 35 mentors. the social media platform, LinkedIn, 'St Hilda's Being able to access the OGA family can help OGA (Alumni St Hilda's School Gold Coast)'. both students and Alumni in understanding We now have over 540 Old Girls 'Linkedin' and the practical aspects of career choices and reconnecting to their school by adding opportunities, as well as aid in the transition “St Hilda’s School, Gold Coast” to their education from study to career. profile. The strength in this is the credibility To further inspire and promote interaction, of endorsing quality education through strong the OGA has introduced the 'OGA Collective' at global networks, enhancing the professional this year's Fete. Old Girls can promote their own opportunities for Old Girls. business from only $50, and will have individual The stronger our network, the greater the 'stalls' next to the OGA's traditional ‘make and benefits, so join now! bake’ stall. To coincide with the LinkedIn launch, the OGA All Old Girls are welcome to nominate as introduced the OGA Mentoring Session to integrate mentors, guest speakers and for Fete stalls via with the school’s Careers Fair. School Careers [email protected] Advisor Carol Baker, researched areas of interest “I hope that you will band yourselves together and the OGA called for mentors in those fields. to perform some tangible work, and to exercise The event was voluntary for Year 12 girls, with some beneficial influence in the world.” over 80 students meeting mentors. - Miss Catherine Bourne, OGA founder. St Hilda’s shines at Snow Sports Championships

Away Lunches continue to be popular

St Hilda’s Snow Sports Team: Daughters of Old Girls are Grace Cowley (1st bottom left), Ava Cowley (3rd bottom right), Jacqui Cartwright (1st top right), Madison Cartwright (4th top right) and Sophia Paterson (6th top right). St Hilda’s Snow Sports Team, including five Grace Cowley (mother Leeanne Rix 1980) and daughters of Old Girls, competed at the Queensland Sophia Paterson (mother Fiona Scott 1985), along Toowoomba Away Lunch, Left to Right, Back Row: Inter-Schools Snow Sports Championships held at with friend Finn Jeffries. St Hilda’s Alpine division Betty Adcock (Vowles 1957), Marian Michael Perisher Valley in on 30 June. 4 team won silver with Old Girls’ daughters Ava (Perdriau 1957), Kim Nicoll (Murdoch 1956), Cowley and Jacqueline Cartwright, and friends Marilyn Heaton (Anderson 1957), Gaye Huddleston Madison Cartwright, daughter of Chelsea Lynton (East 1957). Zarli Dickinson and Hannah Collins. Front Row: Felicity Grant (Thelander 1977), (1992) finished third in her division and has been Debbie Buckley (Clarke 1978). invited to the Australian Championships; her sister St Hilda’s also won gold in Alpine division 2 and Jacqueline Cartwright came fourth in her division. gold and silver in the Snowboard division. By Debbie Buckley (Clarke 1978) All St Hilda’s girls competed with great spirit, The championships is a small competition for Old Girls love to catch up and thoroughly regardless of their abilities. Queenslanders that offers ski racing experience enjoyed the time spent with friends at the St Hilda’s Alpine division 3 team won gold. The and opens up the potential for serious racing at annual Away Lunches held at Toowoomba skiers were Old Girls’ daughters Madison Cartwright, the Australian Championships. in May and Brisbane in August. Marian Michael (Perdriau 1957) does a great job of staying in with Old Girls which assures the wonderful feel of these events. Podium finish at Head of River This year’s history-making performance by A mini reunion of the Class of 1978 was St Hilda’s Rowing Team saw the girls claim second held at Brisbane where girls picked up spot on the podium at the Head of the River, held where they left off last year! at Kawana Waters on Saturday 27 August. A special thanks to OGA President Claire Henkey (Holtsbaum 1993) for joining the This follows their third placing in 2015 so all eyes Brisbane Away Lunch. are on the 2017 squad… no pressure girls! Pictured is the First VIII who led St Hilda’s record performance. If you would like to share photos of your rowing days, please post to OGA Facebook.

5 Leadership roles A window into careers in Visual Art take Toni on fascinating journey Jaala Alex is an emerging Brisbane-based, fine art photographer. Jaala recently completed a Bachelor of Photography with First Class Honours and her work has been used for national campaigns for Virgin Mobile. Hanna Sandgren studied design at NIDA in Sydney and also graduated with a Masters of Cultural Materials Conservation at University of Family time: Josh Baker (18) Toni Brendish, Melbourne. Hanna was Associate Designer for Catherine Baker (14) and Mark Baker. Casey Tanswell (left) and Jaala Alex at the Symposium. the 2015 production of Ladies in Black for the Toni Brendish (1980) It has been more Queensland Theatre Company. Four Old Girls – Anastasia Ward (2011), than 35 years since I left St Hilda’s after Jaala Alex (2008), Hanna Sandgren (2005) Casey Tanswell is a Gold Coast-based designer arriving in 1975 as a Boarder in Year 7, and Casey Tanswell (1999) – were among who treats her clothing design as an artform from Port Moresby. the speakers at the recent St Hilda's Visual Art combining architectural and artistic influences. I went to the University of Melbourne Symposium which attracted 160 srudents from “Creative processes have the power to influence where I completed a Bachelor of South East Queensland. and shape everyday life and cultures,” said Commerce before joining Unilever. Based in Melbourne, Anastasia Ward is an Ms Alana Hampton, St Hilda's Head of Visual Art. After a few years with Unilever I moved emerging artist, working with a range of “Careers centred on visual art are not confined to London to work for Coca-Cola. I stayed mediums including video, sculpture and to the narrow art and design pathways but in London for five years exploring Europe installation. She explores a range of themes can lead people to work in contemporary and learning a lot about retail marketing. central to the environment. applications of the past, present and future.” Upon my return to Australia I worked for Colgate Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark. I was Kimberly-Clark’s youngest General Dr Harriet enhances perceptions Manager when I took over their business in 1995. Harriet Demsey-Jones (2003) interventions to optimise In 2004 I became Managing Director of has been awarded her PhD normal human perception Nutrica ANZ (Karicare and Aptamil) where in Neuroscience from the and enhance it in individuals I stayed for 11 years. I moved to Malaysia University of Oxford. with degraded perception.” to run their operations there and then to “My research looks at how Harriet has been living and Indonesia to run their dairy business. we can enhance our sense working in the United Kingdom In January 2015 I moved to Bangkok as of touch through repeated for the past three years. Managing Director of Hargrave Enterprise. exposure and training, known “Now that I have graduated I I have had over 30 years’ experience, as ‘tactile perceptual learning’. will be working half the time including some 10 years in CEO or I am interested in how we can at University College London Managing Director roles. use tactile learning patterns as at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, It has and continues to be a wonderful a tool to reveal insights about the brain. but also working and living in Oxford for the career and life journey with my husband “While my learning research looks at the remainder of the time,” said Harriet. and two children. effect of increasing stimulation on perception “I intend to come back to Australia, I am in no doubt that my time at (i.e. through training), I am also interested in hopefully to Melbourne in about two years St Hilda’s prepared me well to take on the effect of removal of sensory input. when my UCL contract is up, and can't wait! this journey and to be able to make the “This research is exciting because it has I think I might like to end up in science most of it. clear applications to the design of future communications."

Monique aiming ‘skyscraper’ high Monique Quirk (2010): Even though engineering was my think about pre-conceived notions of what someone in favourite subject, I ignored this and started a Bachelor of engineering should be, and just do what I enjoy. Biomedical Science at Griffith University Gold Coast. I think coming from an all-female environment like St Hilda's However, I still had this burning desire to do engineering and gives you the confidence and belief that there should not be any after two years, enrolled in a Bachelor of Civil Engineering. gender stereotypes, and it is not unseemly for a girl to imagine herself as an engineer, pilot or even CEO. One should never feel a The course is very mathematically-based, where we compulsion to be 'more' feminine in any field of work. cover topics on materials, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, geotechnical engineering, transport, traffic and concrete I am now in my final semester at university, completing my design and analysis. thesis, and have secured a graduate position with GHD for 2017. I hope to one day get on the board of staff and lead the I'm often asked why I've chosen the engineering path, as way for women in engineering. it is quite clearly male-dominated. However, I tend not to

6 BIRTHS

Michelle Massey (Speirs 1999) Where are they now… and husband Brett are pleased to announce the arrival of their second son Lennox Duke Massey on 29 March 2016. Harriet McMicking (2005) After graduating, Emma Lane (2009) Michelle says that Lennox, I spent 12 months abroad on my GAP year Gold Coast actor otherwise known as Knox, is a working at a prep school in Hampshire. At Emma is following perfect addition to the family every opportunity I would flee with friends to in the footsteps and a favourite toy of older brother Hudson. of her idol Margot somewhere new and exciting. Clare Grenenger-Quinn (1999) Robbie. Emma, who During a visit to has been a regular Morocco I realised Welcome to Archer James Quinn on exactly what I (Archie) who entered the world for two years, has wanted to do. I said, on 22 March 2016 at 3.09pm, signed with one of one day I’m going to weighing in at 4.115kg, 54cm Hollywood’s biggest start a homewares long and a full head of hair. He agents and is now represented by the same business that will was the perfect little Easter gift! management as Ellen DeGeneres, Samuel L. bring the magic of travelling back into people's Caroline Jilbert Jackson and Hilary Swank. homes. It would combine my three loves: travel, (Hughes 2007) “It is so exciting to be picked up by one of the big photography and interiors. Congratulations Caroline and four agents in Hollywood,” Emma said. Post-study and after a few years working in Scott on the birth of Annabelle Yasmine Sherriff management and analyst roles in the energy who was born on 14 April (2003) recently and mining industries, that dream hadn’t faded 2016 and weighed 2.9kg. worked with actor so I took the leap and launched TIPI Interiors. Bo Tam (1999) Margot Robbie TIPI is a homewares brand that inspires people to Congratulations to Bo and Matt preparing her for create a home that reflects their travels, values on the birth of Skyler Jade the role as Harley and life story. What is paramount to the brand is Bird, born 28 May weighing Quinn in Suicide sharing the stories behind the products – who, 2.9kg. Skyler is now three Squad. Purple belt what and how its beautifully crafted artisan-made months old and weighs 5.4kg AGIG Yasmine was goods are created. I work with teams in India – we are blessed she is a Robbie’s jujitsu and Morocco; however this is quickly expanding. training partner for healthy, happy girl! Outside of TIPI, I still work full-time as an analyst six months. Claire McLisky (1995) in the mining industry and recently relocated to Sharne Dolich (Madrers 1997) After graduating, Orange in Central West NSW. Congratulations to Claire and I pursued my life dream of becoming a Nurse, Paul on the arrival of their little Mandy Hannan (Rayward 1989) Exercise and completed a Bachelor of Nursing at Griffith boy Casper Jack Glennie, born Physiologist, Health University in 2000. 16 April 2016 weighing 3.98kg. Promotion Officer, CPR I met my husband in 1998 and we married in and Lay Counselling Rachel Kennedy-Sama (1995) 2003. In 2001, we ventured to Sydney so I could Instructor, Pilates do specialised training in Neonatal Intensive Welcome to Orlando William Instructor, Clinical Sama, born 8 April 2016, baby Care at the Royal Hospital for Women. After Education Manager, completing training we moved back to the Gold brother to Hudson aged four Physiotherapy Manager, years and Eden two. Coast and I worked for three years in Brisbane Cardiac Rehabilitation at the Mater, 18 months in NICU and 18 months Manager and Assistant Peta Neilsen in the Children's Hospital. Professor are some of (1996) the roles I have experienced after leaving school. Congratulations to Peta and I studied a Bachelor of Applied Science - Exercise James on the birth of Zachary Management at the University of Queensland James, born at 5.12am on 30 and completed a Master of Scientific Studies August weighing 3.48kg and before venturing into the workforce. I also 51cm long – a little brother for completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2000. Vivienne aged 2. I worked at various Gold Coast hospitals before the travel bug bit and then worked as a WEDDINGS physiotherapist in Ireland for five years where I met my Irish husband, Mark. Congratulations to the following girls on their Then, having had enough of the daily commute We converted an old bus into a campervan and recent marriages! to Brisbane, I worked at Allamanda's Children's with two large dogs, spent a couple of months ward until I had my boys - Marley (2009) and travelling around the UK before the Australian Clementine Hartl (2005) Archie (2010). climate brought me home. married James Fletcher on 24 June 2016 at the I decided, after having Archie, that shift work I am lecturing in the area of Cardiorespiratory Braeside Chapel Gold Coast. just did not work well with our family so I Physiotherapy at Bond University, completing my started my own business, Blissful Bubbies, PhD and am the proud mother of two beautiful Infant Sleep, Feed and Routine Consultants, daughters, aged seven and five years. Stephanie Shaw working from home as an infant/child sleep (Cyprien 2000) I feel extremely blessed when I meet up with consultant. I have developed an online program married Paul Shaw on my amazing lifelong friends from St Hilda’s for which enables me to work with families all 8 April 2016 at Peppers a meal and a laugh! over the world. Ruffles Willowvale and honeymooned on Koh Samui, Thailand. 7 7 The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane trading as St Hilda’s School Registered CRICOS Provider No. 00510M 52 High Street, Southport. PO Box 290 Southport 4215 Queensland Australia Telephone (+61) 07 5532 4922 Facsimile (+61) 07 5591 5352 Email: [email protected] Website: sthildas.qld.edu.au ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST

Artist helps to raise funds for Boarders Students continue Visual Art tradition As a passionate and long-time supporter of St Hilda’s School, renowned Toowoomba artist and Old Girl Felicity Grant (Thelander 1977) is helping the Boarder Parent Support Group to raise funds. Felicity was raised on her family’s sheep and cattle grazing property near Talwood in South West Queensland and was home-schooled by her mother before attending St Hilda’s School as a boarder from 1971 to 1977. She has created a stunning painting, St Hilda’s High Tea, which is being sold by Silent Auction. Camilla Jones in Year 12 (1999) with her award-winning work. The painting has special significance to St Hilda’s Two Year 12 Visual Art students are School as it features the rare antique tea cup and continuing a tradition set in motion in saucer from the china set of school founder, 1999 by Old Girls who have maintained Miss Helena Davenport. their passion and carved out interesting The painting, which is double-matted and framed and careers in the arts. incorporates gold leaf in the Ammonite tea-bag tag, Georgina Harvey and Holly Gibson will will be displayed at the St Hilda’s Annual Art Show and Fete on Saturday 8 October 2016. have their work exhibited at GOMA, If you are interested in purchasing St Hilda’s High Tea, please contact Head of Community Margie Southbank in Brisbane in 2017 after they McGregor [email protected] or 07-55777255. were awarded a Creative Generations Excellence in Visual Art Education Award. Georgina and Holly carry on the tradition ‘Glamping’ in Alpha with this exhibition set by Ann Lee (1999) and Camilla Jones (1999) when they were in Year 11 and followed up The annual ICPA (Isolated Children’s the next year by the same two girls. Parents’ Association) Queensland conference saw State Council Member Ann now works in software design, Wendy Henning (Bamford-Fuller 1991) having been one of three girls in her welcome St Hilda’s staff Annette Boyle entire cohort of the University of NSW, (left) and Margie McGregor (centre) to and going on to work internationally. Alpha for three days of talks regarding the Camilla works in law, copyrighting, and issues faced by rural and isolated families has recently returned to undertake further in gaining the best possible education for study at the Queensland College of Art. their children. Since 1998, 18 of our girls have been With a population of 300, the ICPA set up honoured with Creative Generation Awards. a ‘tent city’ at the showground for its 250 delegates. ST HILDA’S SCHOOL FETE MORGANS ART SHOW CONCERT AND FIREWORKS 12 NOON TO 7PM, SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER A great day for all ages! Enjoy carnival rides, games, fireworks and entertainment galore. Feast on fairy floss, gourmet burgers, pizza and chocolate churros! Visit the cakes, jams and craft stalls. Enjoy the live music concert. See over 200 artworks for sale at the Morgans Art Show. Enjoy a fabulous family day of fun on the oval. Parking via Cougal and Whitby Streets. Address: Corner of Cougal and High Streets, Southport. Visit: sthildas.qld.edu.au LOVE COMPASSION FORGIVENESS HOPE GRACE