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 r o g r a m o f A c t i v i t i e s 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. Premier Campbell Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO. Newman, announced Director Kimberley Joseph with a local leader in Eastern Kazakhstan during filming for The Polygon. the 2014 Queensland Greats on Sunday 1 June 2014 as part of Queensland Week celebrations. One of the recipients was St Hilda’s Old Girl Kimberley’s directorial debut Sallyanne Atkinson (nee Kerr 1959) who had only joined us the weekend before the announcement an emotional journey at our Toowoomba Lunch and was very good at keeping her secret. During April 2014, we were extended an invitation to join Kimberly Joseph (nee Hawryluk 1990) and her family for the world premiere of her documentary, The Sallyanne is a community leader who has made Polygon. This is the story of a Kazakh village that lies just 18 kilometres from the an outstanding contribution to Queensland in former Soviet nuclear test site. Over 40 years and 600 nuclear explosions left the land, government, business, sport, international trade, the water and people battling the effects of severe long-term radiation exposure. Both arts and the community over 40 years. Elected as the Russian and Kazakh Governments have ignored their plight and their story has Brisbane’s first female Lord Mayor in 1985, Sallyanne remained untold until now. initiated the most comprehensive plan to have been undertaken by any Australian city covering land use We experience this journey through the eyes of the villagers themselves, including planning, transport, economic development and Bolat Baltabek, a teacher, father and town leader. Having lost his sister, brother, social issues as well as presiding over World Expo ‘88. son and countless neighbours to radiation related diseases, he becomes our guide and through him we begin to understand the struggles and strengths of the Sarzhal Sallyanne has been a passionate advocate for her villagers as they struggle to make their lives work in an unradiated environment. community and has held a uniquely diverse range of leadership roles in Queensland including Chair of Shot over a period of three years, The Polygon documents the fallout of the Soviet Tourism Queensland, Brisbane Writers Festival and tests that began in 1949 and continue to affect over 1.5 million people today. The Crawford Fund and now The Women’s College, Victims who have, to date, not received compensation or care. The filmmakers Queensland Brain Institute and Museum of Brisbane. journey from the poverty of the Kazakh villages on the Steppe to the wealthy urban We are delighted for Sallyanne and congratulate her sprawl of modern Kazakhstan, in an attempt to draw international attention to this on this significant award. massive and otherwise forgotten global nuclear disaster.
Nicolle A Sista to women in need
Nicolle Craft Edwards (nee Craft 1992) co- Nicolle has always been passionate about founded Assist A Sista support organisation for helping those without a voice and she wanted abused women with her friend Manuela, after to continue to assist other women and families seeing a desperate need in our community. in their hour of need. Manuela came across a young mother with Working with agencies and refugee centres, her baby and young children on a bus who had Assist A Sista is notified when a woman needs left an abusive relationship and walked out assistance and then helps and restores hope to with her children and nothing else. Manuela families who are survivors of domestic violence contacted Nicolle who put the word out to by assisting them to move successfully from her network and within a day, had found this ‘shelter’ to independence. young mother emergency accommodation and Nicolle and Manuela were thrilled to the start of a new life. be nominated for the Pride of Australia As an Old Girl who knew the School Motto Community Spirit Medal and are extending and School Song well, Nicolle knew that ‘girls their reach nationally. were strong as well as men’ and if, as women, Nicolle invites you to ‘Like’ Assist A Sista’s we banded together we could do and achieve Facebook Page and to make contact if you have anything, especially when it came to assisting skills or time to help out. Nicolle Craft Edwards, Patron other women in need. Mia Freedman and Manuela.
4 ENGAGEMENTS Rotary Youth Exchange Danella Rockley (1993) announced her engagement to Alistair takes Demi to Switzerland Mitchell on 1 June 2014 in Bali. Al took me down to the beach for what I thought was breakfast on the beach; there was this beautiful setting with amazing turquoise ocean and a gazebo draped in white curtains and flowers – then he proposed. It was very romantic! Caitlin Woods (2006) Caitlin announced her engagement to Geoffrey Onus on 22 August 2014. Our story is simple and sweet: Geoffrey proposed to me on my Demi Giovannoni (2013) with host family. birthday after making me an amazing I have been abroad with a program called Rotary Youth champagne breakfast. The ring was Exchange since January this year. I attend a school in Switzerland in the last present I unwrapped! with many Swiss students to engage in their language Geoffrey and I are currently working (German) and their way of living and go home to a host family in the Agricultural industry in who has offered to take me in for four months. I change Goondiwindi. between three different families in this one year abroad. During my first few weeks in Switzerland, I went on a language camp along with many other exchange students, to learn the basics of the language and the country to help us get started. MARRIAGES Not only learning a new language but I have also met new friends from every continent in the world! Alana Wee (nee Wilson 1996) As well as the language camp, I continued at another language married Alexander Wee on course every Monday. This was also arranged by the exchange 3 August 2014 on the island of program and so I have met many exchange friends. Kauai, Hawaii. Alana attended Prior to travelling to Europe, there were many interviews and St Hilda’s until 1996, before meetings with Rotary Australia to see if I would be a good moving back to the United States. student to represent my country while on exchange. Alana met Alexander (TSS, graduated 1998) at the TSS We had to find a Rotary Club from both Australia and Switzerland fete in 1997. After living overseas to sponsor me and help me out on my year abroad. While in for many years, they are now Switzerland, I have undertaken presentations, meetings, flag residing on the Gold Coast. parades and many more events to advertise and tell others about my home country, Australia.
La bohème an unforgettable experience for Chloe
I auditioned for Project Puccini, which is the first of its kind by Opera Queensland for their annual Aurelia White (nee Dang Denise Tairua (nee Andres 1996) touring opera - this year La bohème 1999) and Phillip White was married on 6 September by Puccini. This project was a huge were married on 2014 to Jacob Tairua at La Piazza, undertaking as residents from areas 5 September 2014. Runaway Bay. throughout Queensland auditioned Jane Watkins (nee Elliott 2000) and husband Kris for parts in the local choruses of were married on 17 April 2014 - Easter weekend - by which the Gold Coast was one Fr Sid Rogers at Sanctuary Cove Intercontinental Chapel, (eight choruses were selected with the reception held at the Country Club. The couple throughout Queensland). went to Fiji for their honeymoon. Jane’s best friends I was one of 36 adults who were from St Hilda’s class of 2000, Sarah Benson (nee Chloe Walton (2004). selected to form part of the chorus. Ginnane) Jane Elliott (nee Watkins), Lauren Herd We had a wonderful experience working with Opera Queensland singers, (nee Pask), Emma Pearce, Sylvia Wilson (nee Tolg) directors and musicians and learning Puccini’s beautiful music. As a chorus and Caroline Eriksen joined the celebrations. member I was a wife and a milkmaid. It was a truly wonderful experience. In my other life, I am a speech pathologist at the Gold Coast Hospital Lauren Spencer (nee Boyle 2006) and Health Service working with adults. I completed research into and Mark were married on 12 April management of voice disorders last year and have just had my research at the Chapel of St Alban (TSS). findings published in the Journal of Voice. I also lecture voice to the Lauren is teaching Geography and Griffith University Speech Pathology students. History at St Hilda’s School.
5 Where are they now…
Andrea Crothers visits Di Hutcheon. Nicole James. Kellie Freebody.
Leanne Kenway. Candice Gregor.
Amelia Wilson and family. Georgia-Rose Brown.
Leanne Kenway (nee Fair 1987) Nicole James (2004) Candice Gregor (1995) Leanne, who was Head Daygirl in 1987, Nicky’s dance and aerial career has seen her I have a background in magazine editing, is working as a physiotherapist at Burleigh travel extensively over the past 10 years. She writing and styling and have worked with Bride Heads and completing her PhD, studying was very excited to be back on the Gold Coast to Be, Women’s Health, Marie Claire and Tatler Tremor at Griffith University. She writes: as the dance captain in the recent successful magazines. About five years ago I fell in love I love teaching Anatomy, Physiology and season of the Ultimate Vegas Show, staged at with interior design and decorating and was Neuroscience to the uni students, and hope to Jupiters Casino. When the Casino show finished, keen to learn more about interior styling. My focus on this on completion of my doctorate. she started rehearsals and is now performing blog, Teacup & Sourcer was born of my two at nearby Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant in their loves - writing and homewares. While it’s still Andrea Crothers (2010) is pictured above show, Spiderlash. “I am the featured aerialist only early days with the blog (I haven’t quit with Boarding House Mother Di Hutcheon on and perform on silks, net, split straps, lycra and my day job in PR yet) I was lucky enough to a visit to the school in June. Head of Boarding two stationary apparatus,” said Nicky. “We will visit New York to attend NY NOW, one of the Gayle Churchill also met up with Andrea when be performing Spiderlash until mid next year.” biggest and most reputable home and lifestyle they both attended the Weengallon Pink Nicky is looking forward to seeing her school shows in the world. Whilst there I was chosen Ladies Day. Andrea was on official duties at friends at their reunion later this year. as a finalist in NY NOW’s Best Blog competition, Pink Ladies Day as Queensland Country Life which was a real honour. I cannot wait to share journalist covering the event. Hannah Sandgren (2005) Hannah was the designer in the production of more in upcoming posts on Teacup & Sourcer. Georgia-Rose Brown (2012) new opera Mayakovsky by Michael Smetanin, I’d love the Old Girl community to follow me on Georgia-Rose competed at the Commonwealth Alison Croggon and the Sydney Chamber Opera Instagram @teacupandsourcer. I hope you enjoy Games this year as a member of the Australian which played at Carriageworks during July. the blog and photos as much as I do. Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team. Since her Mayakovsky is a tale of the Russian futurist primary school days at St Hilda’s, Georgia-Rose poet who became the bard of the revolution has been living in Melbourne. then watched it murder art; who expunged Kellie Freebody (2005) bourgeois sentiment from his own work, only Kellie was deployed in Kandahar, Afghanistan to be himself expunged by socialist realism; as part of the Heron UAV detachment. She who embraced insolence to the bourgeoisie, returned home to Newcastle in July and is to be repaid by contempt from bureaucrats. looking forward to a long relaxing holiday The production uses projection on the side wall with her sister, travelling to London. with instrumental ensemble at the back, and Amelia Wilson (nee Barton 1994) is economic in gesture to facilitate the music’s My husband and I have been living in Airlie surging pace, and text’s pessimistic prognosis. Beach for the past eight years, running our Anna Gook (nee McLaren 1986) The Ramsey Old Girls team reigned own surveying business - Vision Surveys (Qld) I live in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory supreme again this year with Pty Ltd. We have three beautiful children, with my husband and two children. My eldest another win over the St Hilda’s Oliver (5), Millie (3) and Isobel (5 months). son is in Year 11 at TSS and our daughter is Open Basketball Team. Each year We love living up here not only for the in Year 4 with Mount Isa School of the Air; the Ramsey sisters and friends come business opportunities but also for the lifestyle. and hopefully, going to St Hilda’s in 2017. We together to remember their sister We are fortunate enough to live in a lovely manage a cattle station and fatten cattle for Sherilee (2006) who passed away home on acreage but also have an amazing live export. It is an amazing place to live. suddenly in 2007. back yard being that of the Whitsunday Islands and their surrounds. 6 Toowoomba and Brisbane away lunches
The OGA organised two ‘away’ lunches during 2014 at Toowoomba in May and Brisbane in August. Both events were well attended. Toowoomba Many Old Girls travel some distance to join the lunch in Toowoomba and thoroughly enjoy the time spent with fellow students and friends. Marian Michael (nee Perdriau 1957) did a stellar job of gathering a good selection of her cohort at both events. This year also saw a mini reunion of the 1978 group in Brisbane and it was evident that they just picked up where they left off! Some of the girls hadn’t seen each for 36 years and look Left to right: Beverley Elliott (nee Smales Sue Jago (nee Wagstaff 1956) and Kim Nicoll forward to catching up more often. 1956), Kim Nicoll (nee Murdoch 1956), (nee Murdoch 1956). Nell Maclean (nee Tyrwhitt 1957).
Helen Richardson (nee Turner 1959) and Marian Michael (nee Perdriau 1957). Catching up with old friends. Lunch in Toowoomba in May. Brisbane
Marilyn Heaton (nee Anderson 1957) and Gem Langby (nee Steinhardt 1957). Left to right: Kim Nicoll (nee Murdoch 1956), Marilyn Martin (nee Pickering 1963) and Marian Michael (nee Perdriau 1957). Marlene Vallis (nee Ferguson 1955), Ann Duncombe (nee Benade 1956) and Judith Taylor (nee Bailey 1955).
Carolyn Hill (nee Blaikie 1978) and Joy Bain (nee Trueman 1978)
Adrianne Done (nee Jones 1978) and Carolyn Hill (nee Blaikie 1978) and Lyndel Corin (1978). Diane Cartmill (nee Satchell 1978). Debbie Buckley (nee Clarke 1978) and Sasha Roveta (1978).
Margot Clark (1978) and Jenny Lawson (nee Crowther 1978).
Class of 1978 catch up. Debbie Buckley (nee Clarke 1978) and Kym Stewart (nee Marsh 1978).
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: www.sthildas.qld.edu.au ST HILDA’S SCHOOL, GOLD COAST
BIRTHS REUNIONS
The excitement builds as reunions are fast approaching and we wish everyone a fabulous event as you re-acquaint yourselves and relive your school days. The Facebook groups have been working Belinda Mason overtime sharing photos and good times (nee Salk 1996) and we look forward to sharing some of Larissa Sattler Angus William Mason was Jessie May the excitement in our next newsletter. (nee Nicoll 1999) (nee Milkins 2005) born on 8 September 2014, Koen Bern Sattler was born Finley Allan Ronald May weighing 3.875kg, a baby 5 years 2009, Saturday 4 October 18 July 2014, weighing 3.73kg. arrived in the world on 2 July brother for Annabelle. Stingray Bar and Lounge at QT Hotel Koen has a big sister Milla 2014. He was four weeks Coordinators: Olivia Piat (2009), Brooke who will be two in November. early but healthy and happy. Lee (2009), Lucy Cush (2009) via Facebook 10 years 2004, Saturday 1 November Race Day at the Gold Coast Turf Club Coordinator: Nina Young (2004) via Facebook Kim Simovic 15 years 1999 (nee Banner 1999) Coordinator: Kate Jorgenson-Cox (nee Mia Lucija Simovic, was born Bielefeldt-Jorgensen 1999) via Facebook on 3 September 2014. 20 years 1994, Saturday 1 November Shonel Susan Hall Southport Yacht Club Renee Clarke (nee Lipp 1999) Coordinators: Liz Marshall (nee Wright 1994) (nee Bernays 1994) Raife Sebastian Hall was born and Emma Gardner (1994) via Facebook Airlie Taylor Clarke was born on 6 September 2014 at 25 years 1989, Saturday 11 October on 7 April 2014, 57cm long Royal Brisbane Birth Centre. and weighing 4.6kg, a little He is a brother to Jude Hall, QT Surfers Paradise sister to Robbie. aged two years. Coordinators: Mandy McDonnell (nee Peta Thompson Greeff 1989) and Rachel Lam (1989) (nee Bird 2000) 30 years 1984 Lily Ann Thompson was born at Friday and Saturday 10/11 October Cairns Private hospital on the Salt, Kingscliff 30 March 2014. Coordinators: Catriona Noble Hallas (nee Noble 1984) and Catherine Pevy- Trewartha (nee Pevy 1984) via Facebook 40 years 1974, Saturday 1 November Coordinator: Kathy Watkins (1995) Stephanie Day (2006) via Facebook Amelia Wilson Addison Jane Edith Douglass 50+ years 1963/64 was born on 26 April 2014, (nee Barton 1994) Monday 6 October at 12pm Isobel Wilson was born in weighing 3.25kg, and Catherine Mills (1993) St Lucia Golf Club, Hillstone Street Mackay on 10 April 2014, welcomed by four-year-old Georgette Beer was born on Coordinator: Gillian Turner (nee Webster a little sister for Oliver half-sister Summer. 9 August 2014, a sister to Bella and Millie. and Sophie. 1964) [email protected] Reunion coordinators for 2015 Reunion OGA CONTACTS VALE The OGA is on the lookout for reunion coordinators for each year level for 2015. We would love to hear your news Catherine Sparkes (Shackleton 1936) Years due for reunions include: 2010, to include in the next issue of the passed away peacefully on 27 August 2014 at 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, OGA Spirit. the age of 95. Catherine was a past student as 1975, 1970, 1965. Please tell us about your studies, well as teacher at St Hilda’s until 1989. St Hilda’s School will provide career and life adventures via Kath Pitman Music teacher and pianist at coordinators with information [email protected] St Hilda’s School for 30 years from 1960 to about their year level but we suggest President: Mrs Debbie Buckley 1990, Kath passed away on 2 June 2014. using Facebook to help track down and Mobile: 0412 173 033 Margaret Campbell (Thomas 1956) communicate with your fellow students. Facebook closed groups can be set up on For general enquiries passed away at Roma Hospital on 7 June 2014, the St Hilda’s OGA Facebook page. Contact OGA officer Cheryl Reddy on surrounded by loved ones. If you are interested in helping 07 5532 4922 (St Hilda’s School) Ann Murray (Horden 1952) passed away on 3 October 2013 on Kangaroo Island. Her arrange your reunion please email For change of address and database [email protected] details: [email protected] funeral was conducted on Lord Howe Island. Ann attended St Hilda’s School from 1948 or phone Cheryl Reddy at St Hilda’s to 1952. on 07-5577 7297.