

The Hallowian
The Hallowian
EDITORIAL TEAM
GABRIELLE GOULDING (PPA)
MAREE NUGENT (PAST PUPILS’ LIAISON)
CHELSEA HANDLEY (DESIGN AND PRODUCTION)
Thank you also to Anne Goulding and Catherine Bonifant.
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“The Past Pupils’ Association has approached 2021 with enthusiasm to ensure that it was ‘business as usual’ as we learned to live with the many changes that we’ve had to make over the past 18 months.”
From the President: Welcome
The Past Pupils’ Association has approached 2021 with enthusiasm to ensure that it was ‘business as usual’ as we learned to live with the many changes that we’ve had to make over the past 18 months. We have been able to have our merchandise stalls back in business at regular AHS events and move with the times to a cashless payment system. Popular merchandise, along with new pearl bracelets and vanilla-scented candles, are selling fast both at our stalls and online. Our online presence is proving to be very successful and is supported by our point of sale displayed in the school’s uniform shop. Our team continues to work on introducing new lines to the merchandise range with a new tote bag in the pipeline for release this year. Be sure to purchase a special keepsake or gift from our Merchandise Collection whilst stocks last.
I was filled with pride at the Inaugural Mass for 2021, as 16 past pupils from across the decades accompanied current students in a procession to represent the 160-year history of All Hallows’. Candles and magnolias were symbolically placed on the altar for each decade from 1861-2021.
Our past pupils’ community has demonstrated how much they love to socialise and catch up with other alumnae, at the 2021 International Women’s Day Breakfast held in March. Moving this event to a new location proved to be a success as 200 guests frocked up and filled The Warehouse, owned and managed by Catherine (1987) and Siobhan (1989) Bickle. This year’s theme ‘Choose to Challenge’ had all eyes on our guest speakers, Jill Stockwell (1986) and Dorcas Tuyishmere (2017). These inspirational women spoke candidly about their own experiences with conflict, change and resilience in a conversation guided by accomplished journalist, Aislin Kriukelis (O’Connor) (2002). After receiving so much fabulous feedback about this event, we will look to make it an annual addition to the PPA calendar.
This year we also launched the inaugural ‘Come back, we miss you already!’ afternoon on the Terrace for our newest past pupils. The 2020 cohort enjoyed pizza, ice cream and garden games, as well as an opportunity to check in on how everyone was doing in their first three months post All Hallows’. It was wonderful to see over 100 graduates all doing so well, happily reconnecting and swarming the crowd favourite, Ms Sue Havers, as she made a special guest appearance.
The committee is now busily preparing for ‘Connect Blue’ on 11 September. This will be a great opportunity to celebrate being an All Hallows’ girl with an evening of food, drinks and music. The event will be a wonderful chance to socialise and stay connected in the idyllic setting of Catherine Court. Get your friends together and keep an eye on our socials for when tickets are released for sale. The Annual Past Pupils’ Mass and Morning Tea and Reunion Day will be held on 30 October and we hope to see many of you there for this special liturgy where we give thanks for the education and opportunities that All Hallows’ has given us.
It’s so exciting to be publishing another digital version of The Hallowian. This has proved to be an effective way to share information and articles with a broader audience. Many of you will have noticed our increased social media presence. Please also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to stay informed and updated on what’s happening.
As always, I’d like to thank our committee of volunteers who put so much effort into keeping us all connected as a past pupils’ community. I’d like to invite you all to attend our Biennial General Meeting on 29 November and encourage you to join this collaborative team that keeps our past pupils informed, entertained and stocked up with merchandise. If you would like additional information on the activities and roles of our committee, please email ppa@ahs.qld.edu.au.
Thank you all for your continued support in 2021. I’m looking forward to seeing you before the year’s end and I pray that you and your families stay safe, healthy and happy.
Dieu et Devoir
Tron Fisher
A celebration of connectivity Past pupils usher in the 160th Anniversary Inaugural Mass
It was a privilege and joy for members of our past pupils’ community to be part of the welcome procession at All Hallows’ 160th Anniversary Inaugural Mass, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29 January this year.
Each of the 16 past pupils in the procession carried a candle for one of the 16 decades since the school was founded in 1861. Almost all had a connection— personal, familial, professional or generational—with the decade they represented.
During his homily, Father Michael Twigg OMI quoted Indigenous activist and writer Rachel Perkins who said, ‘We do not live in the past but the past lives in us’, and this is indeed true for all of us, but especially for many of our past pupils in the procession who can claim amazing connections to All Hallows’ as far back as the 1860s, and who continue the legacies of generations of strong, resilient, inspiring women of mercy and vision.
To further enhance the incredible sense of connectivity within our extended All Hallows’ community, most past pupils were accompanied by a current student who carried a symbolic magnolia bloom, to whom they are related, or who is related to another member of the procession.
We thank the past and current pupils featured on the following pages for the passionate spirit and dignity with which they fulfilled their roles.
1860s
JAN RAWSON
Jan (O’Keeffe) graduated Junior in 1957. Jan proudly walked for our first decade, the 1860s, as she is a direct descendant of Josephine Kennedy, sister of foundation students Minnie and Kate Kennedy (18631867), and the third of five generations since then:
Josephine Kennedy 1880-1886, Mary Katharine Power 1917-1920, Janette Rawson (O’Keeffe) 1957, Belinda Rawson 1987, Mary-Claire Power 2019.
Accompanied by Zoe Chenouda Year 10
1870s
HELEN VELKOV
Helen (Cunningham) 1988, represented the 1870s as she is a descendant, on the maternal side, of Dr Kevin O’Doherty who, in the late 1860s to early 1870s, worked tirelessly to raise funds to help repay the debt the Sisters of Mercy acquired when Bishop Quinn purchased Adderton on their behalf from Dr Fullerton. Dr O’Doherty is referenced in the book Exiles Undaunted by Ross and Heather Patrick (on hand at All Hallows’). Helen’s connections include:
Sisters: Odette Moore (Cunningham) 1981 and Madonna Grimley (Cunningham) 1978
Nieces: Emer Cunningham 2017, Darcy Moore 2020, Neve Cunningham Year 5
Daughters: Claudia Year 8, Erin and Sunny Velkov Year 6.
Accompanied by her daughter Claudia Velkov Year 8

1880s
RACHEL JACKMAN
Rachel 1992, walked in memory of her great-grandmother Mary Magdalene Plunkett, who attended All Hallows’ in the 1880s, as well as:
Great-aunt: Sister Julia (Mary of Mercy) Jackman 1920s
Aunt: Margaret Wren (Jackman) 1950
Sisters: Priscilla 1995 and Anna Jackman 1999
Daughter: Tilly Rosenbrock Year 9, as well as numerous cousins and second cousins.
Rachel’s mother, Margery, was All Hallows’ Deputy Principal: Mission 1989-2005.
Accompanied by her daughter Tilly Rosenbrock Year 9

1890s
ANGELA O’MALLEY
Angela (Begley) 1973, walked for the 1890s in honour of her great-aunt Annie Farrelly 1891, as well as her greataunt Sister Julia Foley, mother Callista Begley (Farrelly) 1940, numerous aunts, sisters, cousins, nieces, and sisterin-law.
Angela was a valued member of staff at All Hallows’ for an outstanding 42 years, serving as Director of Mission, Head of English, teacher of Religious Education and English, and Mercy Charism Coordinator.
Accompanied by Sunny Velkov Year 6
1900s
EUGENIE GARSKE
Eugenie (Ferguson) 1964, walked for the decade of her grandmother Florence McGoldrick (Laracy) 1900, and in honour of her mother Posey Ferguson (McGoldrick) 1931, daughter Rachel Garske 1988, granddaughters Rebecca Garske 2018, Ava Walsh Year 11 and Elizabeth Walsh Year 7.
Accompanied by her granddaughter Ava Walsh Year 11
1910s
JENNIFER ROUGHAN
Jennifer 1981, walked for the 1910s in honour of her grandmother Helena Twomey 1915, as well as her mother Cecily O’Hare 1943, sisters Anne 1976 and Madonna Roughan 1979, daughter Gabrielle Lambert Year 12.
Accompanied by her daughter Gabrielle Lambert Year 12
1920s
TRICIA PARRY
Patricia (Hennessey) 1980, walked for the 1920s in honour of her grandmother Kathleen Hennessy (Anderson) 1926. Other connections include:
Sisters: Karen Young (Hennessy) 1982 and Monique Hennessy 1986
Aunt: Rebecca Devitt (Hennessey) 1963 (see below)
Nieces: Cassandra Charlish 2012 and Kate Young 2020, and numerous cousins
Daughters: Lucy 2014 and Molly Parry 2017.
Tricia was Head of Creative Arts at All Hallows’ from 1994 to 2004.
Accompanied by her second cousin Meg Sutherland Year 8
1930s
NANDANI LOUCHART
Nandani (Dutta) 1992, carried the candle for the 1930s. She also proudly represented her daughters Madeline 2018, Myra Year 12 and Marella Louchart Year 7.
Accompanied by her daughter Myra Louchart Year 12

1940s
MARY-RITA LANE
Mary-Rita 1982, walked in honour of her paternal grandmother Nellie O’Hara, aunt Elaine O’Hara and especially her mother Julia Lane (Murray) who attended All Hallows’ from 1940-1944. Julia was President of the Past Pupils’ Association for many years. Other connections include:
Sister: Margaret Lane 1985
Nieces: Siobhan Lane 2008, Julia Mary Lane 2015, Margot Lane 2016, Edwina Lane 2018, Alexandra Land 2019, Bridget Land Year 9.
Accompanied by her niece Bridget Land Year 9
1950s
SR PATRICIA SULLIVAN
Patricia Sullivan, School Captain (Boarders) 1956, longtime staff member and School Archivist, now retired. Her family connections include:
Sisters: Margaret (Collis) 1953, Gabrielle (Emery-Reece) 1959, Rita (Tolhurst) 1963
Nieces: Donna Prestridge (Collis) 1979, Andrea Collis (dec) 1981, Paula MacLeod (Collis) 1984, Bernadette Lamb (Collis) 1988, Louise Tolhurst 1992, Amelia Walton (Tolhurst) 1993.
Accompanied by Zoe White Year 7
1960s
REBECCA DEVITT
Rebecca (Hennessey) 1923-1926, carried the candle for her own decade as well as honouring her mother Kathleen Hennessey (Anderson) 1923-26 and representing:
Daughters: Kristin Devitt 1987, Katie Devitt 1989, Marnie Devitt 1992, Sophie Devitt 1995
Nieces: Tricia Parry (Hennessy) 1980, Karen Young (Hennessy) 1982, Monique Hennessy 1986
Granddaughters: Louisa McCarthy 2020, Emmeline McCarthy Year 12, Zoe Chenouda Year 10, Meg Sutherland Year 8, Juliet Celm Year 6.
Accompanied by her granddaughter Emmeline McCarthy Year 12
1970s
LAUREN WALKER
Lauren, School Captain 2004, represented the decade of her motherin-law Susan Graham (Melville) 1971. Lauren was 38 weeks pregnant at the time of the Inaugural Mass, and welcomed Lachlan Benedict Graham on 14 February 2021.
Accompanied by Erin Velkov Year 6
1980s
TRON FISHER
Tron (de Silva) 1988, President of Mothers’ Network 2017-2018 and President of the Past Pupils’ Association since 2019. She represented her own decade, which she shared with her cousins Judith Ponniah 1984 and Gail Burke 1986, as well as Adelle de Zilva 1999, Ellen Burke 2016 and her daughter Emily Fisher 2018.
Tron also poignantly walked in honour of her dear father Maurice de Silva, a great supporter of All Hallows’, who had passed away the day prior..
Accompanied by her second cousin Lily Platt Year 8
1990s CATHERINE DONOVAN
Catherine, School Captain 1996, walked for her own decade, and that of her sister Anna, 1998.
Accompanied by Juliet Celm Year 6
2000s
JESSICA FRISBY
Jess, School Captain 2008, represented the first decade of the 21st century. Her sister Sarah graduated in 2010.
Accompanied by Elizabeth Walsh Year 7
2010s
DOMINIQUE MULLINS
Dom, School Captain 2017, fittingly represented the final procession decade as she walked not just for herself and her sister Georgina 2015, but in honour of an amazing multi-generational network of Maranta, Breene, Gardiner and Mullins families and Mercy connections. These include Beryl Woodward (Maranta) 1922, Betty Gardiner (Mullins) 1948, Sister Marcia Maranta 1949, Beryl Maranta (Breene) and Margaret Breene (Hetherington) 1958, Julia Mullins 1944, Bernadette Bennetts (Mullins) 1952, Sister Mary Mullins—Portress of All Hallows’ 1956-1966, and more than 15 subsequent third and fourth generation past pupils.
Accompanied by Marella Louchart Year 7
THE MAGNOLIA PIN
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Out of the Archives and into 2021
CATHY CLEM SCHOOL ARCHIVIST
Foundation Day on 10 May 2021 was celebrated with staff and students in a truly memorable whole school assembly. The All Hallows’ Story, from 1861 to the present day, was narrated by students and supported with a live, visual timeline display curated by the School Archives team.
Many of these school treasures have never been seen by the current students. Many have been donated by past pupils. The students performed a dramatisation, wearing uniforms from throughout the decades, and using museum objects to tell All Hallows’ story. The hall was abuzz with excitement.
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The School Archives team worked with the Director of Mission and the 160th Anniversary Committee to ensure the objects on display portrayed the story of the past 160 years as it unfolded. The original 1861 School Register, uniforms, hats and gloves, educational innovations, music and dancing, and a boarder’s life were some of the highlights of this remarkable story. These visual representations enthralled the students as they brought their school story alive. So much of that story can often be forgotten, until memories are recalled and shared, and this unique assembly gave voice and shape to these milestone moments, beautifully shared by students to students.
The Foundation Day assembly really provided current students and staff with an awareness of the rich history of All Hallows’ School, and an explanation and understanding of the school traditions that are still valued today.
It is special moments like these that give me great pleasure to showcase the work continually being achieved in the School Archives.

Help us keep the story alive
The bonds of sisterhood created at All Hallows’ are something to be celebrated and shared, whether you graduated a few years or a few decades ago. Here, now, is a chance to do that, and more.
Introducing a wonderful 160th Anniversary opportunity
IMAGINE A VIBRANT, VISUAL STORY OF US
The stunning painting, which captures the evolution of the All Hallows’ stor y over the last 160 years, will be created by award winning Indigenous a rt ist, Chern’ee Sutton, whose extraordinar y ar twork captures sacred history in an optimistic and contemporary style.
HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN

A good time to give

From the Principal
Mrs Catherine O’Kane introduces a special section featuring past pupil perspectives on the pandamic by sharing the School’s experience.
My 2020 began as a trip down memory lane, holidaying in China having lived in Wuhan in the early 1990s for a year. Just days after arriving home, China became an international COVID-19 hotspot and our world changed.
As Australian authorities shut borders, my thoughts turned to staff and students of All Hallows’. Week 1 2020 appeared business as usual and we enjoyed a memorable Senior Formal in early February; however, days and nights were occupied with scenario planning. Parallels between this global pandemic and
1919’s Spanish Influenza outbreak were obvious. Our All Hallows’ archives foretold school closures and isolated students and history appeared destined to repeat.
Early and decisively we cancelled trips, milestone events and community gatherings. Our team readied All Hallows’ systems for teaching online and learning from home. Daily Prime Ministerial updates changed to every few hours as the threat escalated, and we awaited the inevitable school closure order.
At the end of Term 1, we successfully trialled All Hallows’ @ Home and from Term 2, staff and students moved resiliently into digital school life. It was amazing to see the positivity, resilience, kindness and hard work of our staff, particularly those at school supervising the children of essential workers. Communications updates became a muchneeded touchstone, keeping our community connection alive while serving to outline operational requirements amid evolving health advice.

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It was amazing
to see the positivity, resilience, kindness and hard work of our staff, particularly those at school supervising the children of essential workers.
The Class of 2020 rose to its leadership challenge, creating a spirit that sustained the AHSisterhood through weeks of separation. Music rehearsals continued online; sports training was logged; House challenges continued remotely. Year 11 girls donned Soirée dresses over school uniforms, using humour to quell disappointment.
The return of Year 11 and 12 students from Week 4, Term 2 was joyful, but it was strangely spacious until Year 5-10 girls joined a fortnight later. Everyone embraced
the social distance and personal hygiene protocols. Ever-evolving restrictions necessitated regular rethinking on delivery of Culture, Sport and Mercy Action programs, and ways to interact with parents and our wider AHS community.
Post lockdown the silver linings were abundant. Many innovations courtesy of our enhanced IT capabilities would stay, such as offering online Parent-StudentTeacher interviews. Levels of collaboration between staff and the friendship bonds of our girls also strengthened. We were blessed to have such a short time of learning online and will cherish life lessons learned about the importance of human connection.
I recall finding great comfort at the time from Pope Francis who, as a lone figure in the square in front of St Peter’s Basilica said: ‘We are on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time important and needed. All of us
called to row together, each of us in need of each other.’
The All Hallows’ School community not only stayed the course; we emerged with deeper connections for our shared experience.
Catherine O’Kane Principal - All Hallows’ School
AHSisters on the pandemicfrontline
The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-century event that has caused devastating health, social and economic impacts around the world.
We asked some of our AHSisters to share their experiences of working on the frontline of the health response. From New York and Oxford, to Canberra and south-east Queensland, these courageous and resilient women have applied their skills, minds and hearts, and no doubt the Mercy values learned at All Hallows’, to care for those directly affected by the pandemic, as well as the wider community. The overriding message is that while the pandemic has been challenging, the opportunity to contribute to the response has been both professionally and personally rewarding.
Here are their inspiring stories.

Dr Maria Boulton
General
Practitioner
(Class of 1994)
The years 2020 and 2021 have been the busiest in my career as a medical doctor. As a keen reader, especially of the post-apocalyptic genre, I could have never imagined the scenario we faced in early 2020 with the looming COVID-19 pandemic.
I have experienced many disasters: earthquakes, civil war, floods and cyclones. Forewarned is forearmed, so early in 2020, Dr Fiona Raciti, my business partner, and I prepared Family Doctors Plus (FDP), our GP practice in Windsor, for the COVID-19 pandemic. My night-time reading changed from ‘fictional apocalypse’ to reading research on COVID-19.
Australian GP clinics embraced more change in weeks than they had in the past decade so they could continue caring for their patients safely. The biggest example
“The collegiality shown by health professionals has taught me that even though GPs work in separate clinics, we are a community with a shared goal which is to care for our patients.
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is Telehealth, which has been embraced by both patients and doctors. Telehealth continues to be a valuable tool as it allows patients access to medical care from the safety of their own homes.
FDP has adapted and remained open (with additional precautions and screening) during the pandemic and we are now rolling out the COVID vaccines.
During pandemics more people die of non-virus related illnesses than the actual virus due to presenting late with medical issues. We are seeing an increase of 30% in mental health presentations. We continue to advocate for more funding for mental health and actively encourage the community to not put off contacting their GP with health concerns.
I am thankful for my team at FDP and all the doctors and health professionals who have given up their time to advocate for the community during this pandemic. The collegiality shown by health professionals has taught me that even though GPs work in separate clinics, we are a community with a shared goal which is to care for our patients.
Dr Boulton is Chair, AMA Queensland Council of General Practice; Member, AMA Queensland Council; Director, Australian GP Alliance; and Vice President, Queensland Medical Women’s Society.

Dr Beth Hamilton
(Class of 2010)
Beth worked in acute general medicine in the Oxford University Health Trust Hospitals over the past year, while undertaking her PhD studies in Population Health at the University of Oxford. Beth has written a powerful poem reflecting on her experiences during the first wave of the pandemic:
The first wave—a junior doctor’s reflections
Masks, gown, gloves, visor.
Plastic upon plastic and more hand sanitizer. Instructions for PPE changing by the day, From no skin exposed, unable to tell you from me,
To feeling almost naked compared to figures we’d seen on TV.
Patient contact materially changed, now a place of the past,
Struggling to communicate from behind a mask. Dying and living alone
In a sterilized airtight room, In your own saliva on a pillow, As you lie uncomfortably prone.
Consultants wringing their hands in despair; Uncharacteristically helpless, calling ICU for their expertise.
Watching the sats probe fluctuate and drop, Like the fluttering scattered course of auburn autumn leaves.
The hospital a new type of quiet.
Devoid of families gathered by the bedside, Delivering coffees, finger paintings or bouquets of flowers,
Of their stoic “being there” and sharing tears as one cried.
Harder to place patients in their outside life in your mind, Which has zoomed in, Fixated on their virus, Realms of possibility confined.
An elderly couple hands clasped over metal railings, Using Skype to talk to their grandchildren, Who earnestly informed them of school and shiny bicycles, News of outside; their numerous achievements and failings.
A Nurse now gently connects their weathered hands once more,
The man so weak, gurgling breaths on death’s door.
His wife lying facing him, fixated on his breath; Her heart beating in synchrony, until there were none left.
The next day an empty bed
A broken heart
A family unseen grieving in their home, Their mother, grandmother, still in hospital Alone.
A young man, father of four, Fit, healthy, coronavirus not a threat to him, he had been sure.
Now quietly in bed awaiting urgent transfer to intensive care, You will need a respirator, a ventilator, the virus boldly declared.
On nightshift, admitting a Nurse and single mum who works in Aged Care, Where resources prior to the pandemic were already threadbare.
A raspy dry cough and temperature spiking above 38,
Worrying about her children and if there would be enough food on their plate.
Reassuring them,
Convincing them (herself) that she would be fine,
That this admission was near to the end,
“No darling, it’s okay, I know, I know it’s so hard, But I will be home, not like my friend”.
A man whose chest was almost silent, Airways constricted with asthma so severe,
He’d delayed seeking treatment
“Other people needed it more”, his voice singed with fear.
A young woman informed she could no longer be part of a cancer trial, All resources would be focused on COVID for the next little while.
A “little while” a currency of time of which no more could be made, Her belly bloated with cells which multiplied and continued to invade.
Nervous men sitting in the carpark
Fingers drumming on the wheel or scrolling frantically on their phone, Their partners above them in maternity Labouring, screaming, enduring special moments on their own.
Hospital staff dying
As it became more and more real Faces immortalized in daily emails With broken words from families as the virus continued to steal.
People becoming numbers
Another point on a graph with a predictably rising trend, Telling a familiar and frightening story Yet missing the people, Their absence a weight loved ones unable to comprehend.
I’ve been struck how ill-prepared we are to talk about death and dying,
How death is falsely distinct from the living of our everyday lives, How our forethought and planning and obsessive exertion of our autonomy, Falls often blank when considering the lengths we would go to survive.
Yet it’s also struck me that amidst the darkness and gloom, There is still empathy, warmth, kindness and understated beauty, A phone line full, exchange of a hot drink or clasp of a gloved hand, Hope that perseveres through these challenging moments of humanity.

Dr Diana Kirke
(Class of 1996)
In May 2020, Dr Kirke was recognised as one of Super Doctors New York Rising Stars 2020. Super Doctors is a listing of outstanding doctors who have attained a high degree of peer recognition or professional achievement. The following article was published in Surgical News, volume 22, issue 1, pp 24-25.
Dr
Diana Kirke’s COVID-19 experience
I clearly remember one of my final days at work before our second daughter was born. It was 12 March 2020, and I was at Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens, New York City. I work there twice a week as part of my role as Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital, where I am both a laryngologist and head and neck microvascular surgeon.
That particular day we had our first suspected COVID-19 case in the clinic and the residents came to me, looking for guidance. Their anxiety reflected the mounting tension in both the city and its hospitals since the first case had been diagnosed on 1 March. By the end of the day our fears had been realised. As I left the hospital it resembled a scene out of an apocalyptic zombie movie, with hordes of unwell patients filing into the hospital and languishing in the entryway chairs. I was 37
weeks pregnant at the time and I rang my husband, Reade de Leacy, immediately and told him I did not believe it was safe for me to return to work. He had been saying that for weeks.
I did go to work the following day at Mount Sinai Hospital but, perhaps rather fortuitously, I had our second child the following week on 18 March, two weeks early. I thought her early arrival was due to anxiety, but my obstetrician thinks it may have been because I had COVID-19, due to a similar trend of patients she was seeing. I will never know for certain, given the lack of testing at that time, but I do clearly recall having fatigue and extreme shortness of breath, to the point of feeling suffocated, the week prior. At the time I attributed these symptoms to being in my third trimester.
The day of Elodie’s birth was chaotic. Everyone was extremely distracted by the surge of patients arriving at the hospital and rumours of the imminent city-wide shutdown. Elodie and I were out of the hospital in under 36 hours and back home sheltering in place with my husband and our older daughter, Delphine.
My husband, a neurointerventionalist also at Mount Sinai Hospital, soon found himself treating more strokes than usual due to increased COVID-19 related thromboembolism, and was ‘redeployed’ to the frontline to look after COVID-19 patients in Neuro-ICU. Every day he would return

home, remove his clothes at the front door, place them directly into the washing machine and then jump immediately into the shower. These are practices we still partially adhere to. After our daughters were asleep we would have a daily debrief on the patients he was treating and the new developments, including the field hospital that was being built in Central Park across from the hospital and the new patient pods being built in order to expand bed space in the Mount Sinai atrium, originally designed by I. M. Pei, of the Louvre pyramids fame.
I felt torn as I talked to my colleagues, who had very quickly pivoted to respond to the new normal. I clearly appreciated that I had a different role protecting our newborn and oldest daughter (which was certainly a challenge without any help), but I felt a sense of survivor’s guilt that I was not on the frontlines as I had been trained to be. To help alleviate this I did what I could remotely. I provided counsel with my residents at Elmhurst Hospital Center via weekly Zoom calls. This hospital, which is in one of the most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods in New York City, had very quickly turned into the epicentre of the epicentre. This group of residents, some of whom were interns, were now staffing their own ICU. Like my husband, they looked destroyed emotionally and physically. I rarely cry but they had me in tears on a weekly basis with the stories they shared and the strength and teamwork they demonstrated.
For eight weeks I barely left our apartment, but we were luckier than most, having a large apartment (by New York City standards) with
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rooftop access. As the weather improved, we would picnic up there and audibly track the severity of the pandemic by the number of times we heard the ambulance sirens in an hour. This was easy for us to do as we live just down the street from Lenox Hill Hospital. At night, after the 7pm clap for essential workers, you could hear a pin drop. Anyone who has been to New York City would know how strange that is for the city that never sleeps.
I returned to work after eight weeks on 18 May, approximately one month after the peak of the surge, when more than 2000 COVID-19 patients were hospitalised across the Mount Sinai Health system. By that stage, Reade and I had personally known people who had passed. I had heard about the refrigerated trucks stationed behind the Elmhurst Hospital Center to store the deceased, but it was still jarring to see them first hand. One of the first cases that I performed on my return was a COVID-19 tracheostomy. By that stage the protocols in place had very quickly adapted and matured.
I felt, and still do in the midst of a second surge, extremely well protected at work and I have recently received the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. It was bittersweet, however, when I developed mild airway swelling and have been subsequently told not to take the second dose.
Since May we have been seeing a lot of post-COVID-19 patients with voice, airway and swallowing disorders and in response to this we have established a post-COVID-19 voice, airway and swallowing unit at Mount Sinai Hospital, of which I am the lead, to understand and treat this subset of patients.
I strongly applaud the Australian and New Zealand federal, state and territory governments’ response to the pandemic, and there have been times when we have had bouts of homesickness. However, while this past year has brought extreme challenges, I am grateful to have been witness to this historic time and to still have the love of my young family to return home to each day.
Please refer to the original publication for medical references.

Cara Ryalls Registered Nurse (Class of 1992)
Working in a busy Brisbane public emergency department, COVID-19 started for me a long time before the public.
The end of my 12-hour night shift or beginning of my 12-hour day shift involved a huddle with all staff addressed by our Nurse Unit Manager and Medical Director about the ‘tsunami’ that was coming. We were briefed on overseas statistics and experiences and told about personal protective equipment (PPE), the correct use of resources, and the need to be prepared. I would walk to the car park, my mind reeling with information that the public was not privy to, and call my Mum and let her know that they had to take this seriously. After 22 years as a nurse, 14 of them in emergency, I began to feel my heart race as I walked into work.
I could feel the anxiety develop as I listened to seasoned doctors from overseas recount stories from their colleagues in Europe. These were people so cool under pressure who feared what was coming our way. We doubled our presentations to the department in what felt like overnight, and
we all took on extra shifts to cover the staffing shortages. I am also a mother of two and we had to home-school. My husband was now working from home, but due to his workload, I would tutor in the morning and arrive at work for night shift frazzled and tired, only to be stretched to clinical limits I never thought possible.
Slowly our identities were stripped away and in PPE we all became the ‘Front Line Workers’ who people wanted to feed and donate to! We were heroes, but only to the community. To each other we were doing what we had to, and in a way, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We started wearing colourful headscarves to brighten our days and reclaim a little bit of individuality. The patients enjoyed it and appreciated our efforts to bring joy in such a stressful environment.
I was on triage one day when we saw over 500 patients. I stood in a car park for 12 hours with two other nurses and processed a constant stream of nervous people—all scared of the test they were about to have and the result and consequences that would follow.
It was not until late in 2020 that I realised I wasn’t doing so well. The COVID experience changed who I was, how I nurse, and how my work environment looks and feels. I still love what I do and am so glad the tsunami has not come, but we will never be the same again.
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“ We started wearing colourful headscarves to brighten our days and reclaim a little bit of individuality. The patients enjoyed it and appreciated our efforts to bring joy in such a stressful environment.

Amber Webb
Registered Nurse – Aged Care (Class of 2016)
In the extraordinary public health pandemic in which we find ourselves, nurses stand as front-line workers in the care of patients, residents and their families. I began my nursing career in 2020 when the pandemic was just beginning to hit Australia. I worked extended hours to ensure I could provide quality care to all residents. As an aged care nurse, reassuring and supporting the elderly, especially during COVID-19, is fundamental for easing anxiety and uncertainty, especially for those living with the cruel disease of dementia.
Whilst nursing in general now has a responsibility in dealing with the impacts of COVID-19 across all demographics, we have a very challenging role in protecting vulnerable elderly residents—a challenge that extends beyond how we operate at the aged care facility. In a public environment, we must be more conscious about our actions, exposure and locality. We are also constantly monitoring our health in concern of a potential outbreak in the work environment, if we were in fact, contagious.
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an aged care nurse, reassuring and supporting the elderly, especially during COVID-19, is fundamental for easing anxiety and uncertainty, especially for those living with the cruel disease of dementia.
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Residents became lonely and isolated and conditions worsened as the pandemic progressively intensified. Families and carers were restricted from visiting aged care homes, masks were worn and personal protective equipment was taken more seriously than ever. This situation certainly influenced the way I felt for the residents and their families. There was a recognised trend in aggressive behaviours and incidents in the home, and an increased amount of phone calls updating families of their loved ones’ health.
Being an aged care nurse during the pandemic has been such an interesting yet rewarding experience in the care of elderly people. The way I perceive life and working alongside part of the vulnerable population has changed considerably. As nurses, we need to grapple with this ‘new way of life’ as being the new norm for patient care.

Abbey Gasperini
Registered Nurse (Class of 2017)
I completed a three-year Bachelor of Nursing at Griffith University while working part time at aged care homes. After applying for nursing positions all over the state, Queensland Health contacted me to apply to become a part of the Pandemic Surge Pool. Soon after I was employed, I was offered a five-month contract in the COVID Vaccination Clinic at Ipswich Hospital, administering COVID vaccines.
I love every moment of the work. It is a wonderful feeling to be part of such a big and important machine. It is the true cliché of being part of a team working towards an important goal. There have been many problems with the process, but we work through them. I work with lovely people who are also enthusiastic and on a daily basis I meet an incredible variety of people on a very personal level.
Sometimes we feel as though we are being torn between ever-changing Commonwealth policies and the media.
The influence the media has on the public has made our job hard at times. This pandemic has taken over the entire world and I am so happy to be doing work that is a major part of the solution.
Above image: Abbey (third from left)
Below image: Abbey (middle)


Emily Kilpatrick Surveillance Officer – National Incident Room (Class
of 2012)
I am a federal public servant and hold a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Public Health from The University of Queensland.
In April 2020, I was seconded to the Australian Government Department of Health to work in the Epidemiology and Surveillance section of the COVID-19 National Incident Room.
For the first six months of my secondment, I contributed to daily reporting and advice on the spread of COVID-19 cases within Australia for government decision makers, including the Chief Medical Officer, state and territory Chief Health Officers, federal Cabinet Ministers, and National Cabinet. My current work involves monitoring the international spread of cases and providing policy and public health advice on the risk of importing COVID-19 from overseas.
Contributing to Australia’s COVID-19 response has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As a public health student, I never could have
imagined having the opportunity to work directly in a pandemic response, let alone two years into my public service career! The past 12 months have brought a number of highs and lows, from watching Victoria record several hundred cases a day in mid-2020 to seeing Australia and New Zealand launching our travel bubble after our successful containment of COVID-19, and even having briefings and graphs that I have produced sent directly to the Prime Minister’s office. The past 12 months have also seen many late nights and weekends worked but I do not think anything will ever be as professionally and personally rewarding as knowing I have helped keep Australians safe from COVID-19.
While I am still early in my public service career, my experience has further bolstered my passion for public health policy. Population health and epidemiology are such exciting, farreaching and rewarding fields. Working at the forefront of the pandemic has really cemented my passion and drive to continue combining my technical public health skills and policy experience in government for the foreseeable future.

Lisa Atkinson
Registered Psychologist (Class of 1994)
Recently, I saw a t-shirt featuring the DeLorean from the Back to the Future movies with the words ‘Marty, whatever happens don’t ever go to 2020!’. For almost 18 months, we’ve endured lockdowns, cancelled plans, social distancing, mask wearing, quarantining, family separations, isolation, working remotely, home schooling, job insecurity, financial hardship, health complications and even death. We’ve been living in very uncertain times and many of us have struggled to deal with the uncertainty and those situations beyond our control. It’s been heavy!
Since the pandemic started, many psychologists have experienced increased demand for mental health services with waiting periods regularly extending to several weeks and beyond. We’ve been learning on the fly, along with our clients, how to effectively use telehealth platforms to maintain service delivery to our communities, especially the most
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been learning on the fly, along with our clients, how to effectively use telehealth platforms to maintain service delivery to our communities, especially the most vulnerable.
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vulnerable. Early on, adults and children alike reported feelings of worry, panic, being overwhelmed, depression, anger, confusion and loneliness as the pandemic disrupted our established routines and affected our sense of safety and stability. Clients who’d previously experienced painful situations such as domestic abuse or traumatic events, or who had pre-existing mental health problems, were particularly vulnerable and required additional support.
As the pandemic lingers, the prolonged exposure to stress continues to take a toll on our mental health and wellbeing. Clients are currently reporting a broad range of situational stressors and adjustment issues including unemployment, returning to face-to-face work, relationship difficulties, chronic loneliness, separation from loved ones, loss of freedom, lack of meaning and purpose in life, and feelings of helplessness. Yet despite the mental health challenges, the pandemic has also been associated with ‘post-traumatic growth’ for some people. Clients have developed resilience, identified or rediscovered their own resources (both internal and external) and employed effective coping strategies to deal with mental health challenges.

Sophie Zammit Psychology Honours Graduate (Class of 2014)
Working in mental health services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be an interesting challenge. I have worked in administration at a psychology practice that primarily sees children and teenagers. Consequently, my view of the pandemic’s psychological impacts has been multi-layered; I have seen how young people’s mental health and need for services have changed, and how caregivers’ lives have been affected.
In the weeks and months following the implementation of restrictions, many caregivers and parents cancelled services as a result of job loss, financial stress, or simply feeling there was too much occurring in their family’s life to have the mental resources available for psychological services. Whilst telehealth was offered, it was inaccessible to some families who required in-person services due to the nature of their child’s diagnosis or disability, or who felt telehealth would not be a good fit for them.
With the change to online learning, some parents and young people reported feeling significantly better, as either the social or academic stressors associated with school had eased. Predictably, others for whom school presented an opportunity to have
respite from domestic or familial stress, or for whom school played an important role in maintaining their wellbeing, experienced a decline in mental wellbeing and demonstrated a clear need for increased support.
Currently, I work in a clinical role for a government-funded mental health service, conducting initial assessments of individuals presenting for these services. I have discussions with these people about their social stressors and/ or psychological symptoms and speak to them about when these started. Whilst the scientist within me is cautious about conflating correlation with causation, it would be remiss of me to not observe some clear patterns that speak to the effect of COVID-19 on individuals’ and society’s mental health. It is commonly reported that in early to mid-2020, people experienced a sense of isolation and increased stress at home, and felt less supported by others. Some felt anxious about the virus itself, whilst others felt grief at the permanency of the changes to the world. The secondary consequences of the stress of this pandemic continue to play a role in young people’s mental health, including relationship breakups, relocations, separation of family in other countries, job loss and financial stress.
The short-term and long-term effects of COVID-19 truly speak to the need for mental health services to continue to be well-funded and individuals’ access to them to be destigmatised.
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The short-term and longterm effects of COVID-19 truly speak to the need for mental health services to continue to be well-funded and individuals’ access to them to be destigmatised.

Bridget Delahunty Pharmacist (Class of 2001)
I started to notice an increase in sales of face masks and hand sanitisers in January 2020. I thought customers were mostly buying for relatives overseas; little did I know. By February, the situation had changed dramatically. These products, as well as disinfectants, were sold out and wholesalers indicated that stock would not be replenished for at least four to six months across multiple brands. This was something I had never seen before in my 15 years in pharmacy.
By the end of February 2020, pharmacy, as well as the whole health system, was dealing with a lot of uncertainty about how to manage the risk of infection amongst customers and staff. Additionally, we were dealing with panic buying of medications. This situation put a significant strain on the pharmacy supply chain. Customers stocking up on their prescription medications, Ventolin and even paracetamol led to significant shortages which further panicked people. It was extremely stressful
managing people’s expectations and anxiety about medication availability. The Government placed restrictions on pharmacists dispensing more than one month’s supply of medication, as well as eligibility to purchase Ventolin. Most people were understanding and thanked us for choosing to remain open to provide service to the community. However, understandably due to the significant anxiety around medication availability, I experienced some verbal abuse, but that is something that comes with the role of a health professional.
Recently, I have been involved with the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in the hospital system. It has been a very fulfilling experience learning the process and complexities of setting up such a huge rollout in a short period of time, across different levels of government.
The past 12 months have made me more grateful for the amazing health system and facilities we have in Australia. Of course, there is always room for improvement, but we are in a far better situation compared with many other people across the world.
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grateful for the amazing health system and facilities we have in Australia.

Mentoring makes a difference
Being able to talk to someone who has a similar shared experience to you, someone who can offer non-judgemental support in an informal relationship or setting can make a world of difference to young people experiencing mental, social, emotional or academic challenges.
The Past Pupils’ Association, through the Year 13 Project, is actively supporting the Sister/Mentor Program as a way to keep our recent alumnae connected with the School’s current students. We know the benefits of mentoring are positive and significant for both these groups within our extended All Hallows’ community.
By volunteering as mentors, our recent graduates will have an ongoing sense of connection and belonging at what can be a transitionally challenging time as they deal with ‘life after school’. They in turn bring their empathy and ‘normalised’ experience to the conversations and interactions they have with current students, who may be dealing with the challenges of school, grades, self-esteem and conflicts with friends, peers, teachers and parents.
The School is always keen to add recent alumnae to its Sister/Mentor Program to assist with tutoring, camps, retreats, study groups, curriculum initiatives, leadership days and life skills training. The supportive, healthy relationships formed between mentors and mentees can be both immediate and long term and contribute to a multitude of benefits for both, and increase the ongoing sense of connectivity which is at the heart of the extended All Hallows’ community.
To find out more about being a sister/mentor, please contact Ms Sue Havers on HeadofSeniorSchool@ahs.qld.edu.au and 07 3230 9583.
Be social,
International Women’s Day 2021 AHSisters Choose to Challenge
On Friday 5 March 2021, over 200 guests celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) at the Past Pupils’ Association’s breakfast, held at The Warehouse, Fortitude Valley.
The IWD theme, ‘Choose to Challenge’, was highlighted by inspiring past pupils, Dorcas Tuyishmere (Class of 2017) and Jill Stockwell (Class of 1986), in conversation with Channel 9 journalist and presenter Aislin Kriukelis (O’Connor) (Class of 2002), as they shared stories of women’s courage, strength and resilience in the face of injustice.
Dorcas reflected on her birthplace of war-torn Rwanda, the experience of fleeing at night when she was only four years old with her mother to neighbouring Uganda, and the challenges of daily life there. Dorcas and her family arrived in Australia as refugees in 2009, and she spoke of her first impressions of her new country as a nine-year-old, and the challenges of learning English and adjusting to a new culture.
Dorcas is currently studying a Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Behavioural Science at the Queensland University of Technology with an aspiration to improve mental health among young people in her community.
Jill is Transformation Manager and Deputy Head of the Central Tracing Agency at the International Committee of the Red Cross, with rich experience in the fields of transitional justice, humanitarian diplomacy and community development in diverse parts of the world.
Jill spoke passionately about her experiences working with women and children fleeing violence and human rights abuses in conflict zones such as the Republic of Congo and Kosovo. She highlighted women’s important roles in keeping families together and transmitting intergenerational memories and unofficial histories, particularly regarding family disappearances.
Jill’s time at All Hallows’ engendered in her a sense of sisterhood and social justice for those who are marginalised. For Dorcas, All Hallows’ developed her understanding of different cultural issues and perspectives.
The new event format was very well received, featuring long tables and an express breakfast to accommodate women’s busy lives, facilitate networking and create a lively atmosphere.
May we follow the example of Dorcas and Jill and ‘choose to challenge’ the many forms of injustice in our community, our country and our world.
You can view a video of the extraordinary conversation Aislin, Dorcas and Jill here


https://youtu.be/9qp8oEht26Y



A great way to welcome back our newest past pupils
In a world where virtual life and social isolation are becoming increasingly commonplace, it is more important than ever that we keep connected with our alumnae from the very day they graduate, and constantly reinforce the ongoing support they have from their AHSisters and the entire extended All Hallows’ community.
In a brand-new initiative for 2021, on 14 March the Past Pupils’ Association (PPA) welcomed back the Class of 2020 for our inaugural ‘Come back, we miss you already!’ grad get-together.
It was a glorious Sunday afternoon on the Terrace, and such a great way to connect and re-connect with our newest past pupils, to catch up on what they’re up to and how their postAHS life is going.
There was also an opportunity to invite them to join the school’s Peer Mentoring program and to share our plans for creating social sporting teams for past pupils. There were lots of laughs, hugs, hashtags and pizza. Thank you to the over 100 grads of 2020 who attended. Thanks also to our band of fabulous recent past pupils who were on hand to share their post-school experiences, and to the PPA members who helped organise the food, refreshments, giant games and ice creams.
We were overwhelmed with the positive response and gratitude we received from the Class of 2020, and are pleased to announce that this will now be an annual event.









DATES TO WATCH
September 11 – Connect Blue
Registrations open soon!
October 14 – Giving Day
More details about this inaugural AHS community-wide event will be released in Term 3.
October 30 – Reunion Day 2021
Incorporating Annual All Saints’ Day Mass. Registrations open soon.
November 29 – PPA Biennial General Meeting
Election of our new Committee and Christmas celebration.
PPA Meetings
Meetings are held in Mary Place (Kemp Place side of site). We welcome past pupils to join us and are keen to include and involve a greater cross-section of our community in our decision making, event organisation and forward planning.
Mon 2 Aug – 6:00pm
Mon 11 Oct – 6:00pm Mon 29 Nov – 6:00pm (End of year celebration and BGM)
In line with our Constitution, all Executive and Committee members are elected every two years. Accordingly, at the meeting on November 29, all Executive and Committee places will be vacated and a new Executive and Committee will be elected.
If you would like to be involved, at whatever level that works for you, we would love you to consider being part of our Committee. We are particularly keen for new members who have event planning, merchandising and digital communications skills.
Contact Tron Fisher on 0400 273 174 if you would like to talk about what the Committee does and how you can be part of an evolving, energetic and collaborative team of past pupils.
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
We are always interested in news about or from our past pupils, so please share anything you’d be happy for us to share. Success stories? Notable achievements? Memories of your time at All Hallows’ School?
Send us your photos, videos and news through the online form.
Sister Stories
Annabelle Watt Realising Her Ballet Dream
Annabelle Watt attended All Hallows’ from 2014-2016 (Years 8-10) until she was awarded a scholarship to train at The Australian Ballet School in Melbourne in 2017.
All Hallows’ staff nurtured and encouraged Annabelle’s ballet dream by allowing her to train at her local ballet school one day a week during Year 10. During that year she also travelled to New York to compete in the Youth America Grand Prix—one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world and was awarded The Australian Ballet School scholarship at the Sydney Eisteddfod later that year. Whilst at All Hallows’, Annabelle enjoyed performing in the Dance Ensembles and built solid friendships with her Gorry girls.
Annabelle trained at The Australian Ballet School for four years and after a difficult graduate year in 2020

where all performances were cancelled and Zoom ballet classes became the norm due to the Melbourne lockdown, Annabelle enjoyed an extended stay in Brisbane catching up with her All Hallows’ friends whilst continuing her training.
After an audition in December 2020, Annabelle was one of two students offered a job at The Australian Ballet by new Artistic Director, David Hallberg. She started her professional ballet career in January this year and will perform in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide in 2021, and hopes to perform in Brisbane when The Australian Ballet tours to her home city in the near future. Congratulations, Annabelle, on your outstanding achievements and best wishes for your career!
Sr Denise Coghlan –A Graced Journey
Sr Denise Coghlan rsm AM (Class of 1956) is well known and loved by our All Hallows’ community. We asked Sr Denise to reflect on her journey from the tiny town of Linville to work in Cambodia for over thirty years and share the Nobel Peace Prize for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
What steps led Denise of Linville in the Brisbane Valley to Cambodia? Linville had a one-teacher school so All Hallows’ was enormous by comparison to a 12-year-old. I remember getting lost on the way back from the dining room to my classroom on the first day. All our teachers were Sisters of Mercy who gave us an approach to God, appreciation of the arts and possibilities for lifelong friendships that I will be ever grateful for.
After teachers’ college, I joined the Mercy Sisters and spent four happy years teaching at St Stephen’s Cathedral School and in Maryborough before volunteering for the new Mercy High School Yarapos in Papua New Guinea. There my eyes were opened to the core message of the gospel in this very new setting. Many of the accretions of Christianity practised in the ‘West’ did not speak to a people, deeply attached to their own land and ways and sometimes troubled by the power of evil spirits. It was a wonderful time in the first high school for women on the New Guinea mainland.
Nine years later, I was on the leadership team of the Sisters of Mercy and taught at All Hallows’ part time. After some study overseas, I coordinated the Institute of Faith in Brisbane and then volunteered for the refugee camps in Thailand with Mercy Refugee Service/ Jesuit Refugee Service.
Thousands of Cambodians had fled from the atrocities of Pol Pot and its aftermath to the Thai border where many spent 13 years in bamboo houses with food and water trucked in. Here we listened to their stories of unbelievable suffering, established a teacher training institute and advocated for peace.
In 1990, our team entered Cambodia to work for reconciliation. We began with work for peace, inclusion and full human development and started activities in the rural villages, such as cow banks, school, income generation and water programs, along with a vocational training centre for people with disability. The villages were very poor but with idyllic scenery and resilient people.
“I love to welcome students from All Hallows’ here so they have a chance to see the world through different eyes.”
Addressing the causes of disability led to the landmines campaign and on to the world stage for our survivors as they celebrated the Ottawa Treaty and the Nobel Peace Prize for their work and that of campaigners worldwide. Survivors calling us to ban the landmines of the heart as well as the landmines in the earth still ring in my ears.
My time in Cambodia has involved me with some of the big refugee crises of the times, notably the Uighurs, the Rohingyas, the Montagnards and the Syrians. Now our hearts cry for Myanmar and the Palestinians. From our Reflection Centre named Metta Karuna (Mercy and Loving Kindness), addressing poverty, development, disarmament, environmental and displacement issues that affect our world have become the tasks of everyday. I love to welcome students from All Hallows’ here so they have a chance to see the world through different eyes. I have been so lucky and so graced by God.
A video of Sr Denise’s work with Jesuit Refugee Service Cambodia can be viewed here


Elisabeth Mealey A Career Advocating for Environmental Action
Elisabeth Mealey (Class of 1979) only spent two years at All Hallows’ but three sisters and eight (soon to be nine) nieces have trodden the halls of AHS since then.
Straight after AHS, Elisabeth studied at The University of Queensland where she majored in Journalism, English, and Government. In 1983, she left Queensland and, for the past 38 years, has often returned to visit family and friends. Journalism and politics were major callings—first working at The Canberra Times, then on the staff of a Labor Senator at Canberra’s Parliament House, then at Sydney’s The Sun-Herald newspaper where she became environment correspondent.
Writing about environmental issues became a turning point in Elisabeth’s career—recognising that human beings were threatening their planetary home became an abiding call for action that has never faded.
In 1990, Elisabeth moved to London where she freelanced for London and Sydney newspapers. But something told her she needed to do more than report about the threats to the environment—it was time to do something about it. An ad in The Guardian newspaper to work at Greenpeace led her on a fiveyear global adventure, during which she applied her journalism and communications skills to the tasks of highlighting environmental threats and telling the stories of activists fighting nuclear waste dumping at sea, whaling in the Southern Ocean, nuclear testing in the South Pacific, and climate change. It was a time of exploding concern about global environmental issues and a fascinating era of technological development,
which allowed Greenpeace to capture and almost instantaneously feed footage of its campaign work, even from the remotest parts of the ocean (something done from an iPhone now).
Returning to Australia, Elisabeth completed her Masters in International Communications at Macquarie University, then worked in Fiji with the World Wildlife Fund, supporting a growing campaign against the destruction of the region’s rainforests and reefs through logging and mining.
In 2004, Elisabeth responded to another ad—this time in The Australian, for a position with the World Bank— the Washington, DC-based development institution. After two years in the organisation’s Sydney office focusing especially on the climate risks facing small island Pacific nations, she moved to Washington, where she has lived and worked since.
Now, she manages a team of World Bank communications specialists who are connecting the issues of climate change, international development, environment, and health. After 17 years with the World Bank, working in partnership with government and civil society, communicating and advocating for urgent change, Elisabeth is starting to see a shift. The challenges to the planet remain but there are signs that the world is finally heeding the message.
Photo below: Elisabeth (second from left) at a United Nations conference in Nairobi in 2018


Dr Amy Illidge
I find it immensely satisfying that ‘my school’ is represented in a charity that our family started. I feel our charity aligns well with the ethos and spirit of All Hallows’.
A Mother’s Love, a Mother’s Determination
After graduating from All Hallows’ in 1994, Amy (O’Rourke) worked for many years as a radiation therapist. However, when Jacob, the eldest of six children Amy shares with her husband Steve, was born with a chronic medical condition and associated intellectual and physical impairments, Amy became increasingly determined to do more to improve Jacob’s life experiences and outcomes.
In 2015, inspired by Jacob’s courage and tenacity, Amy began a full-time medical degree. At that time, she had five children under seven. Number six, a COVID surprise, arrived after Amy graduated as a doctor.
She is now a medical registrar on the Physician Training program and was named a Health Hero by Queensland Health in 2020, in recognition of both her medical achievements and her work for the registered charity Fight4Balance, which Amy founded with Steve in 2018.
The aim of Fight4Balance is to fill a gap in wellbeing services for adolescent youth with learning and intellectual disabilities who commonly suffer from low self-esteem, poor confidence and social isolation. The F4B program provides them with much-needed adaptive and inclusive sporting and cultural activities. Volunteer BUDDIES, the lifeblood of the program, are recruited from local private and public schools, including All Hallows’.
Amy said, ‘If I think back to myself as a young All Hallows’ girl, I never would have imagined that I would have been a doctor, happily married with six children whilst running a charity. It has certainly not been easy. Having a child with a disability is challenging every day. It has changed both my own and my husband’s view of the world. By contributing our small part, we hope that we can create some happiness and independence for our son, our family and our community.’
To find out more, to volunteer or to donate to this amazing charity making a difference to so many lives and families, visit:
www.Fight4Balance.org.au or https://www.facebook.com/Fight4Balance/

Lucia Rega Distinguished Academic Achiever
Congratulations to Class of 2020 graduate, Lucia Rega, who was one of 37 students throughout the state to receive a Distinguished Academic Achiever award from the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. This award is for students who demonstrate exceptionally high achievement across a diverse range of learning options.
Lucia is currently studying Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Science at The University of Queensland. We asked Lucia about her award, her plans and what her time at All Hallows’ meant to her:
I absolutely loved my All Hallows’ education, and I made the most of all the opportunities it offered. I participated in sport, culture, and Mercy Action programs, all of which were extremely fulfilling. It was through the culture program that I developed my love for music, which has become a lifelong hobby of mine.
My favourite subject was definitely Specialist Mathematics. Although it was by far the most challenging, it tested my patience and resilience and ultimately led me to develop a deep appreciation for logic and problem solving.
I was ecstatic to discover that I had received a 2020 QCE Distinguished Academic Achiever award. However, this would not have been possible without the incredible learning support I received from All Hallows’, and I truly am indebted to them.
My goal is to become a mechatronic engineer as I would love to make a positive contribution to society through revolutionary technology.
We wish Lucia all the best for her studies and future career.
Caitlin, we will be cheering for you!
Congratulations to AHSister Caitlin Cronin (Class of 2012) on her selection in the 2021 Australian Olympics Rowing team. Caitlin will compete as a vital member of the Women’s Quadruple Scull. Caitlin, we are so proud of all you have achieved, and our best wishes for a safe and successful Games go with you to Tokyo.

PPA proud to sponsor a star for Helena
In a previous edition of The Hallowian we shared the story of our much loved AHSister, Helena McIlwain, Class of 2017, who passed away tragically at just nineteen years of age.
Helena, who hoped to become an occupational therapist, worked with BestLife, an amazing organisation that aims to inspire and facilitate independence for children and young adults with disabilities. In her last ever, incredibly prophetic conversation with her Dad, Eric, Helena talked passionately about her ideas to support disabled youth and adults to have a life like everyone else – to have a space to grow, develop skills, make friends and make memories.
Helena’s House, to be named in honour of Helena McIlwain, will be the realisation of her dream – a purpose built, safe, secure, accessible and appropriately facilitated home in Brisbane where young disabled people can develop, thrive and ‘live their best life’.
‘Starry Starry Night 2021’, the first major fundraising event for Helena’s House, was held on Saturday June 19 at Victoria Park. It was a magical and sparkling night, and the fantastic culmination of vision, determination, courage, hard work, creativity and collaboration by an extraordinary collection of friends, family, colleagues and communities.
The All Hallows’ Past Pupils Association contributed $1,000 to purchase a platinum star which will form part of an installation in the foyer of Helena’s House when it becomes a reality.
A breathtaking $151,294 was raised, but much more is needed. If you would like to honour our past pupil Helena and help make her dream happen, please donate via this link:
Helena’s House | BestLife Foundation




Ladies I Lunched With
It started with a request from our Archives team. They were looking for first-hand information about what it was like to be a boarder at All Hallows’ in the 1950s, and thought I might contact some past pupils who could provide a few facts.
I sent out an email—a polite request containing a list of standard questions despatched to some names I knew or who had been recommended to me. If I got a couple of responses (after all we are talking over 60 years ago) I would have been happy.
Instead, I got an invitation. ‘Your email has got us all thinking, and remembering, so we’re meeting for lunch this Friday. Would you like to join us?’
And that’s how I came to share lunch and a sentimental journey with four fabulous All Hallows’ girls from the Class of 1959.
There was our host, Rosie Russell (Brady), Di Josephson (Geyer), Rita Farrell (Kettle) and Colleen Smythe (Wallis). Rosie was in fact a ring-in. She had been a day girl (‘I can remember going home on a Friday afternoon and thinking those poor kids. I used to think, thank God it wasn’t me!’), but Di, Rita and Colleen had all been boarders.
Despite the fact that back then, day girls and boarders were actually discouraged from being friendly, this group clearly shared treasured experiences and mutual respect that had sustained them for over 60 years.
Not surprisingly, they welcomed me with warmth and candour, and ushered me kindly through a catalogue of their reminiscences.
We talked for hours, and could have talked for more. We talked about the Sisters, their strength and their kindness, their standards (‘they were great teachers’)

and their expectations (‘they wanted us to be ready for whatever happened [in life]’), their genuine joy in weddings, babies and careers (‘they liked to be part of your life’), their kind letters that continued long after school days, and their unexpected presence, even years later, in times of sadness and loss.
We talked about music lessons (and sister Mary Oliver’s unexpected passion for jazz), sub-Senior concerts and performance anxiety (‘my knees were shaking until I looked down and saw Sister Mary Ronan smiling’).
We talked about dining room pecking order and protocol, the day the Queen went by (there was a funny anecdote about Elaine Dunlea virtually throwing stuffed animals at Her Majesty), about contraband razors slid surreptitiously under shower doors as shaving legs was taboo and plucking eyebrows, well it was a ‘mortal sin’. We talked about the fallout—literally and metaphorically—from the day one boarder cut her hair, threw the tresses out the window and they landed at the feet of Sister Mary Loretto!
We talked about the popular girls and their unbelievably tiny waists (double belts apparently), Pauline with peroxide hair that went green after swimming, the clever girls, the talented girls, and sadly, the ones we’ve lost.
We talked about long absences and the tyranny of distance (‘in my four years at All Hallows’, mum and dad never came down once’), and the joys of long journeys home—made more tolerable by the company of Nudgee boys on the train!
But most of all, what I was witness to that day was the strength of sisterhood, the loving, supportive bonds of friendship forged on cold Sunday mornings (‘the pathway up to the Chapel was freezing’) and across interminably hot summer terms (‘The girls you lived with became your family. You shared your highs and lows with them’.).
What struck me was that these women—mothers, grandmothers, wives and widows—all active, independent, loving, giving, contributing members of families and communities—were products of an education not only based on Mercy values, but also of a progressive, socially responsive, feminist philosophy embedded long ago in Catherine McAuley’s strident belief that, ‘No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women.’
But most of all, what I was witness to that day was the strength of sisterhood, the loving, supportive bonds of friendship forged
Case in point, these four women became a microbiologist (Rita), a physiotherapist (Diane), a nurse (Rosie) and a teacher (Colleen)—not much different to any quartet of past pupils you might encounter today. Except that they graduated over 60 years ago.
And so the story, the friendship and the legacy continue, curated by every cohort and accumulated across each generation.
Thank you for lunch, ladies. I went away uplifted by your memories and moments, and weighed down by a cache of memorabilia destined lovingly for the Archives.
Let’s do it again sometime.
Maree Nugent – Past Pupils’ Liaison
Vale
Nuala Mylne (Shannon)
A life of significant achievement
All Hallows’ School lost its oldest surviving past student with the death of Nuala Bernardine Mylne (née Shannon) earlier this year. Born on 7 June 1918, Nuala passed away on 29 January 2021 in her 103rd year.
Nuala’s passing provides a marker in a number of respects. Insofar as the history of All Hallows’ is concerned, Nuala was in the senior class of 1937, whilst her mother, Annie Catherine Shannon (née Heckelmann) was the President of the Past Pupils’ Association in 1933. Nuala was the last surviving child of Annie and Patrick William Shannon, a first-generation Australian of Irish descent. PW, as he was known both socially and professionally, was a member of the Land Court of Queensland and played a prominent role in Church and State for over half a century. He was and remained James Duhig’s closest friend for over 70 years.
During her education at All Hallows’, Nuala demonstrated an interest in and aptitude for dramatic art. In Brisbane, she obtained her licentiate in speech and drama from Trinity College London and taught throughout Brisbane at Gregory Terrace; Nudgee College; Stuartholme; St Vincent’s, Nudgee and other colleges. She kept studios in the city and performed in numerous plays, poetry readings and radio performances during the 1940s.
In 1950, Nuala, her sister, Moira, and brother, Fr Neal Shannon, sailed together with their parents on the

Otranto for the United Kingdom and the newly declared Republic of Ireland.
After sightseeing, PW and the rest of the family returned to Australia and Nuala stayed in London to continue her studies.
Out of the 12 candidates enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music, Nuala achieved first place in examinations for mime. That result entitled her to a Licentiate Diploma Royal Academy of Music in Mime. She became the first Australian to achieve that qualification1. More importantly, she also became a Fellow of the Trinity College of Music as a result of passing examinations in the theory and practice of speech. Nuala was also one of the dwindling number of Australians who attended the coronation.
During this period, she also undertook a course in mime under the tutelage of Charles Antonetti at the famous Antonetti School of Mime in Paris. Antonetti’s most well-known student just before this time was Marcel Marceau who popularised mime around the world over the next few decades.
A return to Brisbane saw her continue her teaching career. Nuala married Colin Mylne in December 1956. Colin died on 5 February 1979, just as he had retired when he and Nuala were looking forward to enjoying life with travel on their agenda.
Nuala only deteriorated in about the last 10 days of her life. She passed away peacefully and painlessly.
Bert Facey’s wonderfully self-effacing autobiography, written in the understated style of that generation, was titled A Fortunate Life. She herself would be happy with those few words as a summary of her time. However, that would be inexact;



Sandra Mercer Moore AM
From Cunnamulla to International Leader
Sandra Mary Mercer Moore (Stewart) AM passed away on 15 January 2021, aged 78 years. She was the elder daughter of Sep and Tottie Stewart (Sabien), graziers at ‘Waratah’, via Cunnamulla. Sandra commenced as a boarder at All Hallows’ at the age of nine. She completed the scholarship exam in 1955, as well as Trinity College music exams for which she received honours. After graduating from All Hallows’ in 1959, she studied physiotherapy at The University of Queensland. In later years, she also gained a Masters in Physiotherapy and a Master of Business Administration.
Sandra married Dr Robert Mercer in 1964, and they pursued their professional careers in North Queensland, London, and Brisbane, before her husband’s unexpected death in 1975.
Sandra continued to practise physiotherapy in Brisbane and her passion for the profession resulted in her serving as president of the Australian Physiotherapy Association from 1991 to 1992, chair of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy Asia Western Pacific Region from 1995 to 1999, and ultimately international president from 1999 to 2007, travelling the world extensively during this time.
In 1989, Sandra married John Moore and moved to Melbourne. She served the Liberal Party of Australia on the Menzies electorate council executive, including 16 years as chairman, and on the Victorian state executive, including eight years as Vice-President. In 2018, she was conferred a distinguished service award by the party. She also served as a director of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
In 2009, Sandra was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to physiotherapy through leadership roles with professional organisations, as a
clinician, and to the Victorian Division of the Liberal Party of Australia.
Sandra is survived by her husband John Moore, sister Debra Stewart, and three stepdaughters. May she rest in peace.


Sr Regis Mary Dunne
Queensland Great Recognition
Sister Regis Mary Dunne rsm AO (AHS 1941-1944), who died on 20 April 2020, has been posthumously honoured by the Queensland Government as a Queensland Great for her work as a scientist, bioethicist and educator.
We give thanks for the life of Sr Regis Mary and her contribution to our state. Please click on this link to read the full description of Regis Mary’s citation.

2021 Jubilees
BLESSINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SISTERS OF MERCY WHO ARE PAST PUPILS AND/OR PAST STAFF OF ALL HALLOWS’ SCHOOL AND WHO ARE CELEBRATING THEIR SPECIAL JUBILEES THIS YEAR:
OAK - 80 YEARS
M Jeanne Shoecraft
PLATINUM - 70 YEARS
Franceen Blaylock (dec.)
Maureen Devlin
Nivard Smith


DIAMOND - 60 YEARS
Nora Fitzgibbon
Anne Hetherington
Madonna Josey
Mary King
Patricia McCormack
Teresa Neylon
Ann O’Regan
Margaret Quane
Margaret Salmon
Catherine Strohfeld
The PPA is proud to support Mercy Works
The All Hallows’ PPA is a long-term financial supporter of Mercy Works and invites you to enjoy the latest edition of the Mini Bilum. Click here to view.

Isn’t it iconic?
Introducing the PPA Canvas Carry-All. It pays homage to places and spaces synonymous with the heart and soul of All Hallows’ School.

This big (32.5 x 46 x 12.5 cm/29 litre capacity), beautiful, 100% cotton, dark denim colour, totestyle bag is packed with must-have features like an inside pocket, generous gusset and large, shoulder-friendly handles.
It’s destined to become your go-to wherever you’re on the go to – uni, gym, yoga, shopping, markets, overnight. Bag one while you can!
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE:
$25
Buy online at shop.ahs.qld.edu.au
We invite you to view the PPA’s range of All Hallows’ inspired merchandise online, any time at shop.ahs.qld.edu.au. It comprises a great selection of items to give, to use or to treasure.
Do we have your latest details?
The best way to keep in touch and to be in the know about reunions, events, past pupil news and other opportunies to connect and engage is to make sure you are on our contact list and that your contact details are up to date.
If you have changed your address, name, email address or phone number, please click here and update now. If you have a family member or friend who you think might not have their details up to date, please encourage them to update as well.

Past Pupils’ Association
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Past Pupils’ Association conducts events and fundraising activities throughout the year, including the International Women’s Day Breakfast and the Annual Mass and Morning Tea.
Proceeds support charitable causes related to All Hallows’ School and the aims of the Association.
We welcome event sponsorship and donations of raffle prizes including travel, accommodation, entertainment and dining experiences; women’s health and beauty products; jewellery, fashion and accessories; homewares and art; and food and beverages.
All donors are acknowledged as part of events and through social media.
If you would like to offer a raffle prize or cash donation or sponsor an event, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Maree Nugent, Past Pupils’ Liaison on telephone (07) 3230 9424 or email ppa@ahs.qld.edu.au.
Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.

Development around the grounds: Spotlight on Sustainability
If you’ve been on campus this year, you would probably have noticed a very large crane near the Ann Street entrance. It will be with us for a good part of the remainder of the year. Alongside the crane, you’ll see evidence of some serious demolition. A bit of disruption you might say—but all for a great reason.
Our Potter Building project involves the innovative, adaptive reuse of the existing four-storey building in the centre of our state heritage-listed campus. Originally housing only one storey of library, the new space will include additional library area, assimilation of the junior library, senior study centre, student IT support services, creative workshop spaces, staff areas, collaborative and teaching spaces in various forms, offices, and a rooftop function area.
What is sustainably exciting is that the building will be the first cross-laminated timber (CLT) education building in Queensland. Why is this exciting?

CLT is an innovative construction system that uses timber from local sustainably managed forests; a renewable source and carbon sink. The CLT construction minimises weight and allows the existing building structure and footings to largely be retained and built upon, rather than demolishing and building anew. In doing so, the project’s carbon footprint is reduced, as are cost and inconvenience to the school community with a reduction in noise, dust and interruptions. Plants and natural timber finishes throughout the building will promote greater student and staff wellbeing, through the principles of biophilic design.
The inclusion of a rooftop function space with beautiful views to the city will provide a functional space for presentations, collaborative teaching and learning, professional development and events for our community. With the additional variety of

All Hallows’ Foundation
The All Hallows’ Foundation garners financial support to further drive the mission of All Hallows’ School. We invest our resources wisely and work in partnership with the school to benefit our students, their families and the community now and for generations to come. Through our Building Fund, we bring the master plan to life with the development of innovative facilities and assist many families and students to access an All Hallows’ education through the Catherine McAuley Bursary Fund.
We invite you to join others before you and in partnership with us help continue Catherine McAuley’s legacy with a financial gift. Click here to discover more.
“No matter how small the gift, God gives the increase.”
– Catherine McAuley
teaching spaces, we will have greater flexibility of use, catering for groups of many sizes and different teaching methods. The new readapted Potter Building will provide many more teaching spaces than previously available. Additionally, it will provide revenue diversification opportunities as a bookable venue for weddings, corporate functions and community celebrations.
We thought you might like to get a sneak peek of what to expect in 2022!
Joanne Lovett Director of Community Relations and Development


In Memoriam
KAY BANNISTER, mother of Anne
CATHERINE BENJAMIN, daughter of Faye (Remedios)
ENZO BETTINI, husband of Rita (Ventura)
SR FRANCEEN (AGNES) BLAYLOCK RSM, sister of Beatrice and Margaret (both dec.)
WILLIAM (ARTHUR) BOLGER, father of Mandy Connolly and Felicity Waters
ELAINE CARNEY (CAFFERY), mother of Pamela, sister of Lynette, Lurline, Mary-Pat and Pamela
SR VALDA CERVETTO RSM, sister of Marjorie and Mavis (both dec.)
MARCIA CONWAY (WILLIAMS)
JANE DALGARNO, daughter of Patricia Fallon
MAURICE DE SILVA, father of Tron Fisher
JULIE DEVERY, sister of Maryann and Kathy
MARIE-LOUISE DOYLE (BROWNE), mother of Bridget, Nuala Dien, Kate O’Hare (dec.) and Josephine
TERESA FIELD (SIMS), mother of Helen Field and Maree Hume
RONALD FINGLETON, brother of Diane
SR DEBORAH FLAHERTY RSM, past staff member
JOAN FRENCH (ROBERTSON), mother of Alison Golden, Diane McKellar and Sally
HELEN ROBERTA GERAGHTY (GUNDELACH), mother of Emma, Gabrielle MacTaggart and Danielle, sister of Denise
CARMEL HARTEN (KELLY)
WILLIAM IVERS, son of Julie (Williams)
SR MARGARET KANOWSKI RSM
PAULA LIPSCOMB, sister of Terri Geason and Cathie McGarry (both dec.)
SALVATORE MACCARONE, father of Nella and Pauline
SR PATRICIA MACGINLEY RSM, past staff member
SUSAN MARCHANT (MCCLOY)
CARMEL MARSHALL, daughter of Gloria (Robinson) (dec.)
NICOLA MCCASKILL, daughter of Andrea (Baker), sister of MoyaAnne and Juanita
SHIRLEY MCCORKINDALE
THOMAS MCDONNELL, husband of Patricia (Sherman), father of Catherine and Anna
ALLAN MCNAUGHT, husband of Léone (Jukes)
SR VERONICA (IRENE) MCSWEENEY RSJ
JULIEANN MILLER (PALMER), mother of Dominique, daughter of Maureen Palmer (Moloney)
BEATRICE MURPHY
NUALA MYLNE (SHANNON), daughter of Cissie Shannon (Heckelmann), sister of Mollie Shannon, Laurie Green, Cicely Coghlan, Clare Shannon and Moira Cross (all dec.)
Your prayers are asked for the following past pupils, past staff members and their family members who have passed away recently.
KARMICHAEL NEPEANHUTCHISON, brother of Natalya
LUIGI PIZZICA, father of Silvana
SR ELIZABETH POINTING RSM, past staff member
COLLEEN RADNEDGE, mother of Jackie, Antonia, Lesley and Kerrie (both dec.)
FR JOHN RASMUSSEN, brother of Carmel Brown, Rita Corby and Margaret Landers
MIJO REPAR, father of Maria and Barbara
ROBERT ROBERTS, father of Clare, Anne (dec.), Susan and Monica
PATRICK SCOTT, son of Irene (Cloake), father of Susan Bennett, Christine Choveaux and Donna De Bortoli
FRANCES VARGHESE, daughter of Geraldine McMillan (Burgess)
MAUREEN WALL (COLLIS), mother of Colleen, Kathryn, Joanne and Tracey
COLIN WARD, father of Therese Sorensen, Marguerite Broad, Helen Daly and Kate Rye
BERYL WEEDON
BENJAMIN WHITE, father of Claudia, son of Rhonda (Conn), brother of Stephanie
WILLIAM WHITE, son of Rhonda (Conn), brother of Stephanie
This list has been compiled as at 17 July 2021. To request that the name of a recently deceased past pupil, past staff member, or immediate family member be included in the next edition of The Hallowian, please email ppa@ahs.qld.edu.au
Committee for 2021

TRON FISHER PRESIDENT

GABRIELLE GOULDING VICE PRESIDENT

SARAH FRASER TREASURER
COMMITTEE MEMBERS






CATHERINE BONIFANT

LIBBY BROWN

CATHERINE CLEMOT



BRIDGET DELAHUNTY

FELICITY FRANCIS SECRETARY

MAREE NUGENT PAST PUPILS’ LIAISON
ANNE GOULDING
MARGARET JENNINGS
CARMEL MUSCILLO
LENORE THOMPSON
REBECCA CRONIN
NEVA WETHERELD
MARY CROWLEY

If you have any questions, know of someone who is unable to access The Hallowian in digital format, or have any comments or suggestions for future editions you would like to share, please contact Maree at ppa@ahs.qld.edu.au or 07 3230 9424.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we stand, the Turrbal people. We pay our respects to them, and for the love they gave and received from the Land. May we walk gently and respectfully upon this Land. May we always recognise that we walk in love with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sisters and brothers in creating a more just Australian society.