St Hilda's Marks New Era in Tennis
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Spirit ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST ST HILDA’S SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION September 2014 Volume 17 Issue 2 St Hilda’s marks new era in tennis Sylvia Alexander (nee Gibson 1980), Margaret (Margot) Lockhart Gibson (nee Dulhunty 1945), Head of School Mr Peter Crawley, Julia Crombie (1963) and Margaret Brown (nee Crombie 1963) at the official opening of the Turbayne Centre. David and Mary Turbayne. St Hilda’s School is set to host an Australian ranking tennis tournament tennis development strategy. The centre was fast-tracked through in November following substantial investment in excess of $750,000 in two generous bequests made to the school by Queensland family, facilities and coaching programs by the school and tennis management Mary (nee Dulhunty 1940) and David Turbayne. partner, Pure Tennis Academy. Mary Turbayne’s family has a long history with the school dating back to “Hosting the Tennis Australia junior event is a significant milestone for 1908 when former student and Mary Turbayne’s mother, Sylvia Dulhunty the St Hilda’s Pure Tennis Academy,” said Head of School Peter Crawley. (nee Dixon 1908), attended Goyte-Lea, a girls’ boarding school owned by “The academy was established in 2013 with the aim of attracting many Miss Helena Davenport. Goyte-Lea was re-named St Hilda’s School in 1912. of Queensland’s up and coming, as well as elite players.” Four past students who attended St Hilda’s between 1942 and 1980, The St Hilda’s Pure Tennis Junior Championships will see more than 200 with direct family connections to Sylvia Dulhunty and Mary Turbayne, elite players in the 12 to 16 years age divisions compete on the newly- attended the sports centre opening. They were Margot Lockhart Gibson refurbished hard courts from 1-2 November 2014. This event coincides (nee Dulhunty 1945), Sylvia Alexander (nee Gibson 1980), with the Old Girls’ Weekend so we hope you will take the opportunity Margaret Brown (nee Crombie 1963) and Julia Crombie (1963). to visit the tennis facilities, including the new Turbayne Sports Centre. Other special guests were Tennis Queensland’s Head of Tennis Travis The sports centre, overlooking the tennis and netball courts, was Atkinson and President of Tennis Gold Coast Mike Ford. opened on Friday 5 September and is a key component in the school’s Continued overleaf Michelle Dicks appointed to School Council St Hilda’s School Council has pleasure in appointing Now in my fifth year out of school, this opportunity has enabled me 2009 graduate Michelle Dicks as a member of to reconnect with St Hilda’s and once again, be a part of its dynamic Council. Michelle writes: environment. Interacting with staff, students and parents alike, whilst attending events such as the School Musical, the opening of the new As a recent St Hilda’s Old Girl, it was indeed an Boarders’ Reception, the Foundation Ball, business breakfasts and the honour to be invited on to the St Hilda’s School annual Women’s Auxiliary High Tea, confirms to me that St Hilda’s is Council earlier this year. I am passionate about being indeed a vibrant and exceptional school! able to exchange information, honestly express perspectives, pose questions, clarify viewpoints Non Nobis Solum reminds us all that we are to serve, not for ourselves and be an integral part of a shared vision and the alone but for others. I am therefore, humbled to be a School Council strategic direction for our school. member and will fully support the spiritual, emotional, psychological, academic and physical growth of each and every student. Having had a wonderfully fulfilling and happy time at St Hilda’s, I enrolled as a student at the University In planning for our school’s future, I relish the opportunity of being able Michelle Dicks. of Queensland before commencing a Bachelor of to uphold our Christian vision of Love, Compassion, Forgiveness, Hope Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degree at Bond University. and Grace for all who attend St Hilda’s School. St Hilda’s marks new era in tennis Continued from front page The new Turbayne Sport Centre features a café, tennis pro shop and office and an outdoor seating area that overlooks netball courts and the new tennis playing facility. The tennis facility comprises five full- size courts with fencing and lighting, as well as four dedicated ANZ Hot Shots red ball courts and an orange ball court. Coaching and playing milestones also are fully in the frame. In a first for St Hilda’s, the St Hilda’s Opens Tennis Team recently won the Queensland Secondary Schools Teams Championships in Rockhampton. The team of Lily Clements-Markham (Year 9) and Yasmin Foster, Arki Truscott and Lara Tupper in Year 10 went through undefeated. Margot Lockhart Gibson (nee Dulhunty 1945), School Sports Captain Stephanie Rutherford “The Opens players have been successful this season, benefitting and Junior School Tennis Captain Nadine Zielinska at the ribbon cutting. from a renewed focus on coaching skills and development of teamwork,” said Mr Crawley. “This represents a record level of achievement for the Opens team and we are looking forward to more success for the girls and other teams.” St Hilda’s School Pure Tennis Academy is open to the public, for coaching at all ages and levels. To find out more about bequests, please phone Business Manager, Mr Paul Salter on 07 5532 4922. St Hilda’s School Opens Tennis Team, winners of the Qld Secondary Schools Teams Championships Left to Right: Yasmin Foster, Arki Truscott, Lara Tupper and Lily Clements-Markham. St Hilda’s P ROGRAM OF A CTIVITIES Friday 31 October 2014 Saturday 1 November 2014 6pm – 8pm 9am Morning Tea School Principal’s and OGA Cocktail Party 9.30am Tour of the School Dress: Cocktail 11am General Meeting Old Girls’ Cost: Complimentary Venue: Bev Philben Room (includes beverages (not far from the Chapel) and canapés) A light lunch will be served Weekend following the meeting FRIDAY 31 OCTOBER - RSVP Cheryl Reddy Email [email protected] SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER Phone 07 5577 7297 Join us on Facebook 2 President’s message Debbie Buckley. OGA continues to strengthen community connections St Hilda’s Foundation Ball: Debbie Buckley, Olimpia Opara, Angelica Opara, and Leeanne Cowley. James O’Brien and Vanessa Hogan (2012), Kieran Doyle Debbie Buckley (nee Clarke 1978) and husband John. Caroline Taylor (nee Berenger 1995) and husband John. and Emily Tate (2012). Ross and Louise Wolbers Claire Henkey (nee Holtsbaum Tony and Leeanne Cowley (nee Rix 1980). Lorraine Norris and Christine Susan Sanburg and Gemma (nee Rix 1982). 1993) and husband Ryan. Prendergast (1973). Alker (Sanburg 1997). The OGA welcomed our newest members, who shared their personal story of family the tour of the school, morning tea and General the 2014 Year 12 cohort at a Senior School break-up; and the support they received from Meeting to be held on Saturday. Details and Assembly in August. Each student was the School Council which enabled them to times are included in this newsletter. presented with a welcome card and OGA complete their secondary education. As the year draws to a close, I wish all Old Girls badge which they will wear with pride for the Head of School Peter Crawley and staff went and their families a safe Christmas and holiday remainder of the year. above and beyond to support these young season and extend best wishes to the Seniors During the presentation, OGA Committee women to dream and to achieve - the of 2014 as they complete their education and Member and Bond University Future Students fundamental aim of the St Hilda’s Foundation. start the next chapter of their lives. Manager, Claire Henkey (nee Holtsbaum 1993) We hope the Old Girl community will support Debbie Buckley (Nee Clarke 1978) spoke to the girls about the importance of the foundation with its fundraising efforts. President connections and especially, staying connected Bequests are one way to support the St Hilda’s with each other and their school. Foundation. Two bequests by Old Girl Mary These connections can assist us all personally Turbayne (nee Dulhunty 1940) and her OGA GENERAL MEETING Saturday 1 November 2014 at 11am and professionally and for young graduates, husband David enabled the construction of the offer mentoring opportunities within the newly-opened Turbayne Sports Centre. It was You are invited to attend the next St Hilda’s School community. a pleasure to meet Mary’s sister and nieces, all General Meeting of the OGA to be held Old Girls, at the official opening in September. It was a pleasure to have attended the inaugural in the Bev Philben Room, starting at St Hilda’s Foundation Ball at the Marriott Hotel The OGA Committee is looking forward to 11am. The meeting will follow an early Surfers Paradise in March. It was a wonderful welcoming Old Girls back to St Hilda’s during morning tea to be held at 9am and a occasion for the newly-formed Foundation with the OGA Reunion Weekend to be held from tour of the school, starting at 9.30am. many Old Girls supporting the event. Guests Friday 31 October to Saturday 1 November. Your attendance and contribution would would have been deeply moved by sisters, All year levels are welcome to attend the Olimpia (2011) and Angelica (2009) Opara, Friday evening Cocktail Party as well as join be very welcome. 3 St Hilda’s Old Girl recipient of 2014 Queensland Greats award The Queensland Greats Awards program honours individuals and institutions whose long-term or lifetime achievements have played a significant role in the history and development of Queensland.