VOL. 57 / OCTOBER 2016 THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ALLIANCE OF GIRLS’ SCHOOLS AUSTRALASIA Celebrating 25 years Vol. 57 Inspiring Alumnae Rishelle Hume ...................... 26 FROM THE PRESIDENT ............. 4 Elizabeth Jordan ................... 27 Emma Kann ......................... 27 IN ALLIANCE ALLIANCE HISTORY ................. 6 OCTOBER 2016 Prof Anne-Maree Kelly .......... 28 Prue Kenny .......................... 29 ALLIANCE PRESIDENTS ............ 8 Dr Jill Ker Conway AC ............ 29 INSPIRING ALUMNAE Dr Hannah Krause AO ............ 30 The Alliance of Girls Schools Georgia Lala ......................... 31 Australasia Abigail Allwood ..................... 12 Wendy Makin Majella Anning ...................... 12 ....................... 31 102/239 Golden Four Drive Dr Suzanne Mashtoub .......... 32 Bilinga Qld 4225 Australia Rosemary Anne Sister Irene McCormack ........ 32 Balmford AM.......................... (t) +61 7 5521 0749 13 Julie McKay ......................... 33 (e) [email protected] Krystal Barter ....................... 14 Beryl McMillan OAM (w) www.agsa.org.au Selene Bartlett ...................... 14 ............... 33 Therese Miller Catherine Beard ................... 15 ....................... 34 Robyn Nevin AM .................... 35 MANAGING EDITOR Prof Katherine Belov ............. 15 Susie O’Neill OAM Kim Brennan ........................ 16 .................. 35 Loren Bridge Dr Yishay Orr ........................ 36 Executive Officer Lisa Claes ............................ 16 Michelle Payne ..................... 36 (e) [email protected] Annie Crawford AM ................ 16 Holly Ransom (m) +61 408 842 445 Prof Jane Dahlstrom ............. 17 ....................... 37 Sabrina Read Prof Tamara Davis ................. 18 ....................... 38 PRESIDENT CDRE Katherine Richards ..... 38 The Hon Linda Dessau AM ..... 18 Allison Roe MBE Fran Reddan Prof Carolyn Evans ............... 19 ..................... 39 Mentone Girls’ Grammar School, VIC Michelle Rowland MP Kate Fischer Doherty ............ 19 ........... 39 VICE PRESIDENT Drs Alyssa & Danielle Major Genevieve Rüeger ....... 40 Virginia Ryan Fitzpatrick ............................ ........................ 40 Ros Curtis 20 Dr Suzie Sheehy ................... 41 St Margaret’s Anglican Girls’ Prof Mary Foley AM ................ 20 Dame Pieter Stewart DNZM School, QLD Abigail Forsyth ..................... 21 ..... 42 Lucy Strickland ..................... 42 Annie Forsyth Wyatt OBE ........ 21 TREASURER Lucy Symons Alice Garcia Reyes ................ 22 ....................... 43 Dr Danika Thiemt Jenny Ethell Jessica Gethin ...................... 22 .................. 43 Perth College, WA LTCOL Fern Thompson Teegan Green ....................... 23 ......... 44 Prof Marilyn Waring CNZM ....... 44 EXECUTIVE Kathryn Greiner AO ................ 23 Prof the Hon Dr Amy Hanna ...................... 24 Vivienne Awad Kate Warner AM ..................... 45 Domremy College, NSW Kim Henderson .................... 24 Rowena Webster .................. 46 Jackie Barron Judge Carolyn Diane Wright ........................ 46 St Hilda’s Collegiate School, NZ Henwood cNZM ..................... 25 Dr Mary Cannon Prof Marnie Hughes- Canterbury Girls’ Secondary Warrington ........................... 26 College, VIC Dr Maree Herrett Santa Sabina College, NSW Julia Shea St Peter’s Girls’ School, SA Judith Tudball St Michael’s Collegiate School, TAS The Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia is a not for profit organisation which ALLIANCE PATRONS advocates for and supports the distinctive work of girls’ schools in their provision of unparalleled opportunities for girls. Dame Jenny Shipley DNZM Gail Kelly www.agsa.org.au Elizabeth Broderick AO CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF visit the Angor Wat temples and learn more about THE ALLIANCE AND POWERFUL Cambodian history. PARTNERSHIPS We came back with a FROM THE ALLIANCE PRESIDENT good dose of perspective, an understanding of the history of Cambodia, elcome to the 25th anniversary edition of admiration for individuals In Alliance. It is very exciting to celebrate who have devoted their this milestone with you, our members, energies to improving the lives of women and young and to reflect with gratitude and pride on people in very challenging the achievements of our organisation and circumstances, as well Wof the difference it continues to make to girls’ schools. as appreciation for the From small beginnings, the Alliance of Girls’ Schools preparation, care and ‘risk- Australasia has grown to over 150 member schools, management’ capability of World Challenge and our and its reach and influence continue to have impact courageous group leaders; and credibility as a leading voice for the advancement World Challenge’s General of girls’ schools. Manager, Mark Walters and Program Development It has been said that this is the ‘Century of Manager, Jodie Burton. Women’. While we do see some advancement, there Through this experience, we is no doubt that there is still much to do with regards also got to know each other, to girls’ education and gender equality. Being in those working in the ‘adult entertainment industry’ and learnt so much about head to Houston for a two-week study program. The ‘Alliance’ is a great strength—across sectors and to reduce HIV infection rates. From the outset, we each other’s schools and leadership challenges. If there Alliance also offers places for staff to accompany these beyond borders across our region, we learn from each could see that there is so much work to do, yet it was is another familiarisation experience of this nature, I groups at a substantially subsidised cost. In addition other, share insights, harness the latest research and inspiring to know that there are passionate women encourage you to consider taking part. to observing the student program, staff have the develop our capability to bring the best education 4 striving to make a difference. Education is a key factor opportunity to participate in a unique two-day program possible to girls in all-girl educational environments. in lifting people out of poverty and giving them hope IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT THIS IS THE ‘CENTURY OF WOMEN’. at United States Space and Rocket Center. The A key component of this is providing leadership in WHILE WE DO SEE SOME ADVANCEMENT, THERE IS NO program provides teachers with the ultimate, once-in-a- 5 girls’ education through cutting-edge research and for a better future. Breaking down cultural and gender lifetime experience in one of the world’s most inspiring leadership development. We especially value the barriers is important long term work. DOUBT THAT THERE IS STILL MUCH TO DO WITH REGARDS organisations. generous support of our corporate partners as they A visit to S21 (Tuol Sleng) and the killing fields TO GIRLS’ EDUCATION AND GENDER EQUALITY. provide opportunities and experiences for leadership (Choeung Ek) in searing heat and high humidity had These are just two examples of our great development for both students and staff that, working us trying to process the tragedy of the darkest period Another of our corporate partners, iVicon and partnerships and they represent just a glimpse of the as individual schools, we could not easily provide. in Cambodian history and put into context our visits their exclusive worldwide partnership with the opportunities that your Alliance can provide for you. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, I hope you will Our powerful partnerships with Bond University, to Seametrey Children’s Village and the New Hope for HASSE International Study Program, has enabled us to offer students from our member schools the feel inspired, excited and energised by the wonderful World Challenge, Circle, AskRight and iVicon enable Cambodian Children (NHCC) orphanage for children opportunity to participate in the HASSE space school achievements highlighted in these pages. It is a us to strengthen all our alliances and have helped to infected with HIV. programs without schools needing to provide a full privilege to be part of an organisation which has a make us the purposeful, professional and passionate At Seametry, we met the school’s Director and tour complement of 16-20 students. We had five proud history and a very exciting present that we can organisation we are today. Founder, Mouy You, an inspirational educator born, very successful tour groups from New South Wales take forward confidently to the next 25 years. Through the support of World Challenge, I recently raised and educated in Cambodia, with postgraduate complete their missions, and in December, combined FRAN REDDAN joined a group of senior leaders on a ‘familiarisation’ studies completed in France through a scholarship from school groups from Alliance schools in Victoria, trip to Cambodia. Representing the Alliance were the French Government in 1972. When the Khmer Rouge Australian Capital Territory and Queensland will Jane Elliot, from Clayfield College (Queensland), Helen came to power in 1995 and sealed the country, this led Carmody from Korowa Anglican Girls’ School (Victoria), to 31 years in exile for Mouy. Eventually, Mouy returned Kath McGuigan from Mary MacKillop College (South to Cambodia to realise her vision of providing poor Australia), Dr Kerrie Tuite from Mount Alvernia College children with a high standard of education at a very well- (Queensland), Maria Urbano from Our Lady of the resourced school. What she has achieved is amazing. Sacred Heart College (South Australia), Kay Peddle At the New Hope