Birt hs Birt hs Birt hs After 6 long years of waiting Phillip and Laurinda Hinder (Plant) (1980-1987) celebrated the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Abbey Jayne Hinder who was born 4 weeks premmie on 2 June 2010, weighing 5lb 10oz and 50 cm in length, delivered at St Vincent’s Hospital.
Kate Chapman (Saal) (19841988) and husband Andrew happily announced the arrival of Matilda Rose Chapman on 29 April 2010, a sister for Jessica Alice Chapman (Born 26 February 2007). Proud parents Nathan and Edwina Sander (Lamble) (1991-1998) welcomed their little girl Molly Victoria Sander 9lbs 3oz 55cm to the world on 23 April, 2010. Todd: Scott and Alison (Whiteman) (1995-2000) of Roma welcome their first child, a daughter, Grace Elizabeth, born 23/07/10 in Toowoomba. Carrigan: Lachlan and Jillian (Whiteman) (1993-1999) of Goondiwindi celebrate the arrival of their second child, a daughter, Jessica May, born 26/07/10 in Toowoomba. A sister for Ned. Gary and Alicia Ewart (Sewell) (1994-1995) are happy to report that their family has expanded yet again and are very proud to announce the arrival of another Daughter, Olivia Grace Ewart who was born on 6 February 2010. She has a besotted big Sister, Annabelle Kate & a very helpful & doting Older Brother, Jack Samuel. Matthew Edward Ivor Schafer, son of Glen and Frances Schafer (Smith) (2000-2004) was born 1 June 2009 and pictured here looking healthy, happy and full of beans! Tim, Jack and Amanda Bowen (Williams) (19941997 ) of Morven welcomed the safe arrival of Charlie Ellis Bowen born on 31 December 2009, weighing 8lb 8oz ounces.
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MELBOURNE FOGA Get-togethers! Pictured are Fairholme Old Girls who reside in Melbourne and who meet twice a year (or more regularly if they are able). The following ladies enjoyed luncheon at the Alluvial Restaurant, Hotel Intercontinental, 495 Collins Street, Melbourne on 11 October, 2010: Back Row, Fay Horne (Rowebotham),Judith Saunders(Nicholl), Flora Bowman(Stewart),Daphne Murton(Hills), Barbara Abell(Bond). Front Row: Joyce Craig(Northcott),Fay McKinnon(Sparkes), Elizabeth McKay(Dunn), Bev Cox(Freeman). A tentative luncheon date has been set for 4 May 2011. Please contact Judith Saunders on 03 9889 2725 or email: judithsaunders@bigpond.com for further information.
FOGA BRISBANE Annual Church Parade The annual Brisbane Old Girls’ Church Parade held on Sunday 29 August 2010 had several highlights; the gathering of a number of old girls spanning 60 years between oldest and youngest; Pastor Jessup’s address; current students sharing the news of the mission trip to India for 2010 and the sheer quality of music generated by Fairholme’s Bella Voce, Mrs Gwenyth Chappell’s ‘young’ old girls’ ensemble. Alana Scott’s solo performance of ‘Lift Thine Eyes’ brought spontaneous applause as did the items presented by the vocal ensemble. It was an enjoyable morning of worship and fellowship and we hope to encourage even greater support in 2011.
Friends of Fairholme FOUNDERS’ DAY A delightful day was had by all at the recent Fairholme College Founders’ Day celebrations; over fifty ‘Old Girls’ (a record attendance) enjoyed tours of the new Fairholme Junior Library, the FOGA Foyer, Interhouse choir performance, and luncheon in Cameron Homestead. As a finale, guests attended the Fairholme Founders’ Day Assembly where they enjoyed musical presentations, addresses from Principal Mrs Linda Evans and Old Girls’, a DVD presenting a pictorial history of Cameron Homestead and the announcement of FOGA Bursaries: This year’s worthy recipients (pictured with Toowoomba FOGA President Mrs Claire Wuth, Mrs Linda Evans and Board Chairman Mr Ian Andersen) being Johannah Holding (Year 12 - Phyllis Lovell Bursary) (far right), and Isabel Noon (Year 11 - FOGA Bursary) (far left).
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