Open Gate - Winter 2014

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INCORPORATING "COR UNUM" THE ALUMNAE NEWSLETTER

OUR "LEANING IN" ISSUE

FROM THE BOARD 

As this edition of Open Gate was being sent to print, I was informed of the devastating news that our beloved friend and colleague, Sister Philomene Tiernan rscj, was a passenger on Malaysian Airline Flight MH17, which was shot down over the Ukraine on Friday 18 July 2014.

BRYAN CURTIN WITH MEGAN FITZGERALD AT SPEECH & AWARDS 2013

In August each year the Board convenes for its Annual Board Planning Day, for reflection on our mission in support of the goals of Sacred Heart Education. It is also an opportunity to review the strategic plans the Board has made in past years and discuss new plans for the future.

The plans for the redevelopment of our Junior School into a contemporary teaching and learning environment arose from a Board Planning Day initiative in 2011. The goal was to redevelop the Junior School infrastructure to support a world class Sacred Heart education for our primary students. The Master Plan, developed in conjunction with BVN Donovan Hill, will capitalise on the extensive views of Sydney Harbour from the Junior School and take advantage of the colour, light and space in the surrounding environment to stimulate the natural creativity of our primary students.

Stage 1 of the Junior School Master Plan will be approved at our Board Planning Day this year. This project will improve the Junior School administration and reception areas, and introduce a new childcare facility into the Early Learning Centre. Work on Stage 1, including adaptation of the existing building 'Cottage by the Sea' for use as an interim childcare facility, is scheduled for completion by the commencement of the 2015 school year.

Redevelopment of teaching and learning spaces in the senior school has also been staged over a number of years commencing with the dedication of the Katherine Robertson Centre as the new community learning space for Year 12 students in 2008. This year a new community learning space for Year 10 will be created on the second floor of the Parlour wing, which was added to the main building in 1922. The Year 10 facility will also be available at the beginning of the 2015 school year, leaving only the Years 8 and 9 community learning spaces to be completed.

The retirement of two directors of Kincoppal – Rose Bay, Mr Damian Banks and Dr Vince Fernon on completion of their terms of office is mentioned elsewhere in Open Gate. I thank them for their many years of service to our school community and their significant contribution to the work of the School Board.

Bryan Curtin Board Chair

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This has come as an enormous shock to me and our school community. Sister Tiernan was a very much loved staff member and friend of the KRB community for over 30 years. She contributed greatly to our school community and she touched the lives of all at KRB in a positive and meaningful way in her many roles at the School.

To honour her memory and celebrate her life, the next edition of Open Gate will be dedicated to Sister Tiernan. It will feature images and reflections from current students, families, alumnae, staff and friends.

In the course of her life, Sister Tiernan had an enormous impact, not only on the development of young people but as well on each and every person she met. I hope that we can continue this impact by telling her story and her journey through the words of those who loved her.

Hilary Johnston-Croke Principal

CONTENTS  From the Board

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From the Principal

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"Lean In" Competition

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HSC Class of 2013

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Teaching & Learning

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Beyond the Classroom

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Community

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Global

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School Musical

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Archives

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ON THE COVER "Lean In" Photography Competition Finalists

Campus Development – Junior School Master Plan 15 Sport

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Boarding

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Sacred Heart Day

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Events 23 Bursary Program 24 Connections

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Cor Unum

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CONTRIBUTORS

Matt Jewell of MJ Photography Elise Hassey (Front Cover)

Kim Eberhard Archivist Lucy Harold Murray Kerstens Student Exchange Co-ordinator Paula Reilly Senior Teacher

EDITORIAL TEAM

Aaron Teeling Senior Teacher

PHOTOGRAPHY

Rebecca Curran Communications & Marketing Manager Mary Cook Director of Development Lucia Marin Designer

Emma Thorpe Printed by Digitalpress, www.digitalpress.com.au

 WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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elcome to our first edition of Open Gate for 2014, our "leaning in" edition.

Open Gate allows us to share with the wider KRB community the many great achievements and happenings within our school.

The stories on these pages demonstrate the vibrancy and energy of KRB, where our aim is always to encourage students to take every opportunity that comes their way. As well, we are committed to ensuring that all members of our school community, the Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Heart, current and past students, parents and staff, feel a sense of connection through the activities we undertake.

Our focus goal for 2014 is "Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom" and many of our students have exemplified this, in particular, our students who entered our inaugural "Lean In' Photography Competition.

The entries by these students were conceptually strong and demonstrated a high level of photographic skill and creativity. The women and girls depicted in these images reflect the philosophy of "leaning in."

The concept of "leaning in" is not about how hard you work or how quickly you complete the assessment or the project, it is about the importance of leaning into life in general and of taking advantage of the educational, professional and personal opportunities that come along.

I think we all need to redefine the idea of "leaning in". The key is not pushing harder. It is about being attentive, objective and focused on all the opportunities that emerge in life, at school and work. It is about becoming aware of your passions, following them to fruition and being bold and taking calculated risks.

And above all, it's about being confident and resilient and not being derailed by pressure from others and by fear. It is about flourishing and being the best you can be and always believing in yourself.

It has been amazing to see how all of our students have embraced this global phenomenon, which focuses on women being strong role models for other women and putting themselves forward. I believe these activities help develop confidence and resilience in our young women and young men as well. We see examples of this reflected in the pages of this issue with students utilising Maths to see if the UN is on track to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and students taking the opportunity to showcase their creative talents for our community.

Parents are also "leaning in" and getting involved at KRB by supporting many of the school's initiatives. We have been delighted to welcome new families at the two Principal's Welcome Dinners held in Term One and Two. These have given new parents the opportunity to meet the Chair of the School Board and members of the Leadership Team and hear about the strategic directions of the School.

We have continued to enhance the rich heritage of our campus with new developments in 2014.

THE CONCEPT OF "LEANING IN" IS ... THE IMPORTANCE OF LEANING INTO LIFE IN GENERAL AND OF TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE EDUCATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT COME ALONG. We were delighted with the HSC results of the Class of 2013, who demonstrated their commitment to intellectual values and their desire to achieve their personal best. This was reflected in their excellent results: • KRB was ranked 49th out of 662 Schools in NSW • 40% of our Class of 2013 achieved an ATAR over 90 • KRB placed 20th in English in NSW • KRB placed 32nd in the State for Mathematics • KRB students achieved 90 mentions on the Distinguished Achievers List for 2013 • 69% of students were awarded in the top two bands (Band 5 and 6, E3 and E4), which is 90 or more, across all courses • 63% of students studied an extension course.

Our boarders have been very excited this semester as their dining room has undergone extensive renovation, including a new servery and wet bar. The dining room now looks fresh, modern and welcoming as well as informative with daily meal specials and notices advertised on the digital screen.

The space can also be converted to a movie theatre with the introduction of large screens and projectors. Boarders in Years 7–11 were also instrumental in the refurbishment of their outdoor terrace – with many of them coordinating the donation of outdoor furniture, plants and cushions from our KRB community.

Thank you to all those members of the KRB community who continue to support the School in many ways to ensure we continue to educate our students to "lean in" and take advantage of opportunity, to speak up and have their voices heard and to actively seek to transform their world.

Hilary Johnston-Croke Principal

PHOTO: STUDENTS OF THE CLASS OF 2013 "LEANING IN" WITH MRS HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE

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LEAN IN PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION FINALISTS 1. AMELIA SMILES, YEAR 12 My mother is undoubtedly one of the best violinists in Australia. Throughout her career, she has played with organisations such as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, showing an ability to lead and adapt to any environment.

I believe that she is a powerful example of women's leadership.

Amelia Smiles, Overall Winner, was presented with a Canon DSLR Camera 2. AMY BARAN, YEAR 12 I took this image while I was on the World Challenge trip in Cambodia. While we were in the village building the fence for the local school, the woman in the photo came by every day to sell us these Cambodian style cupcakes.

She was one of the many grandmothers in the community who had to care for and support her grandchildren whose parents had gone to work in the city.

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3. ANGELA DELLA-FRANCA, YEAR 7 My photo is of Kim Pearce and you may remember her from School assembly when she talked about her program in India.

I chose Kim to be in my Lean In photo because of what she does for a living. Kim goes over to India to help all of the poor families. She has started a program where the hard working women in India use their skills to make necklaces and different textiles. After they are made Kim takes them back to Sydney to sell and then goes all the way back to India to give the profits back to the women who made them. I think what she does is amazing as she gives these women hope and belief in themselves.

4. ANGELINA SYMINGTON, YEAR 9 This is a photograph of my Grandma who is a retired police officer. This photograph is a powerful depiction of a woman in our community. My Grandma is an ordinary woman doing extraordinary things in the police force, protecting our community while being a resilient woman, "womaning up" and getting the job done. She is a powerful influence for me and any female to look up to.

5. BLAZE LOPES, YEAR 10 This photo is a powerful depiction of women in today's society as it displays the KRB girls leaning/diving in and challenging each other. It shows that it is important to challenge yourself and one another and to pursue your talents and dreams.

6. CLAUDIA THACKRAY, YEAR 11 A young Tibetan girl, taking an active role in the conservation of her culture as well as peacefully protesting for her nation's rights.

This is her contemporary world, and she is leaning in to make a difference and through her action has changed the lives of others.

7. DIONNE BROWN, YEAR 9 As women we show children that life experiences happen in and out of the class room. This gives the children a sense of wellbeing. Women are leaders in early childhood education. As women we teach children the life skills that they will need throughout their lives.

IN  LEANING  SPORT AMELIA SMILES WINNER OF THE "LEAN IN" PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

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8. EMILY BROWN, YEAR 10 My photo is a modern version of the ‘we can do it poster' one of the biggest women's rights campaigns in the world. I believe my photo represents the empowerment of woman because the girl in it is smiling and is clearly happy with herself and possesses the power to do whatever she sets her mind to.

9. EMMA HUNTER, YEAR 9 This photo was taken at the Burradoo Polocrosse Carnival, I am leaning in to pick up the ball because we needed it to get in the goal area to be able to score a goal. We also are an all-girl team.

10. GIGI HANCOCK, YEAR 9 The image depicts the girl being young, carefree and in control of her life. It shows her with messy hair and as though she is actually being active not just posing outdoors. The camera is also below her and shows her in a position of power.

11. KYRA ALDAY, YEAR 9 Gloria is seeking donations for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). UNHCR works towards helping refugees fleeing from their country. In the sun, she stood and waited for people to approach and donate for a good cause and continued waiting patiently even if no one came. http://unhcr.org.au/unhcr/

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12. MICHELL XIE, YEAR 8 A woman can be extraordinary and inspiring at any time, the greatest thing for a woman is to be a mother and pass their knowledge on to their children. My mother is a great leader for both my brother and me because she would teach us patiently and both of us are extremely impatient.

My mother is a business woman during the day. She works really hard to earn money for our school fees. She teaches us what she has come through in her life and guides us from making wrong decisions because she has already been through what we are now going through.

13. SAMARA HYDE-PAGE, YEAR 12 Early morning on an overnight train in India.

14. TALLULAH BARAN, YEAR 8 I have taken a photo of the only girl lifeguard who starts work at 6:30am most days. All day she watches over others, if she slakens off it can be life threatening. I chose her because she is fully committed to her job and cares for others in an environment with lots of boys.

Why did you choose the subject you photographed?

I chose to use my mum as my subject because I believe that she's a powerful woman. She's one of the best violinists in Australia, and has performed in many countries and cities around the world. I've always thought that she was one of those people who were so firm in her beliefs without considering herself to be above everyone else, which I think is important. I wanted to capture her standing alone, performing, gaining the attention of the audience that the viewer can imagine being present and in awe. Someone who can inspire such wonder is worthy of recognition.

How does your photograph represent leaning in?

The photograph shows the performer standing alone, performing as a soloist. Playing alone before a large audience is an art form – it requires courage, commitment, integrity, and an ability to capture attention and hold it.

Why is it important for young women of today to stand up and lead?

I actually think this is really well answered in a West Wing episode, when one character says that "decisions are made by those who show up". Young people – and especially young women – need to stand up and speak out; otherwise their opinions won't be heard. When it comes down to it; if anybody wants things to work out in their favour, they need to take a stand.

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Tallulah was presented with a Lomography Camera as winner of the People's Choice Award 15. VIVIAN KHALIL, YEAR 9 I have decided to take a photo of a young girl depicted holding the world in her hands instead of a football which is a sport mainly dominated by men.

The message this brings is the sky is the limit on any journey women wish to take.

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ACROSS ALL COURSES, 69% OF STUDENTS WERE AWARDED IN THE TOP TWO BANDS (BAND 5 AND 6, E3 AND E4) Extension Courses Over 55% of the whole year group undertook at least one extension unit, 24% of our students studied two Extension units and 6% took three Extension units.

The whole class (100%) of KRB students achieved in the top two performance bands (E4 or E3) for: • English Extension 1 • English Extension 2 • French Extension • History Extension • Mathematics Extension 1 In the very challenging Mathematics Extension 2 course, 88% of our students achieved in the top two bands.

Individual Course Performance For all HSC subjects, a large proportion of KRB students achieved in the top two performance bands (Band 6 or Band 5). These results indicate the breadth of student achievement at KRB across a broad range of courses and student interests.

The performance of students in the following courses showed high percentages of students achieving in the top two bands:

93% Visual Arts

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Ancient History, Legal Studies and Music 1

80% Physics and Japanese Beginners

Places in the State • Philippa Harrison was placed 14th in the State in Modern History out of 10,507 candidates • Rebecca Ryan was placed 20th in the State in Ancient History out of 11,828 candidates • KRB students ranked 20th place in the State for English* • KRB students were ranked 32nd place in the State for Mathematics.* The ‘Distinguished Achievers' The Board of Studies ‘Distinguished Achievers' List recognises students who have achieved the highest band (Band 6) for a course or, in the case of higher level ‘extension' courses, Band E4. To reach this standard, students need to have achieved an HSC mark of at least 90.

In 2013, Year 12 students from Kincoppal – Rose Bay School achieved a total of 90 mentions on the ‘Distinguished Achievers' List. They also achieved 297 Band 6 or Band 5s.

All-Round Achievers The Board of Studies ‘All-Round Achievers' List recognises students who achieved 90 or more (Band 6) for courses totalling ten or more units. Two students from the Class of 2013 performed exceptionally well to be included on the ‘All-Round Achievers' List: • Mary-Grace Brunker • Rebecca Ryan A further four students achieved 90 or more in eight or nine units, which is an outstanding achievement. These high performing students are: • • • •

Georgina Coutts Philippa Harrison Talia Kuo Sarah Smith

Major Creative Achievements Visual Arts 2013 had a very successful year with 93% of the cohort achieving either a Band 5 or Band 6 for their final HSC grade.

Three students were nominated for ArtExpress; Annika Law, Sophie Green and Philippa Harrison. Both Annika and Sophie's works were selected for display.

 HSC RESULTS HSC 2013 ATAR SCORES 2% Above 98

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DESTINATION BY UNIVERSITY* University of New South Wales Australian National University University of Sydney University of Technology Sydney Charles Sturt University Australian Catholic University University of Canberra University of Wollongong University of Newcastle Macquarie University University of New England University of Notre Dame

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FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: ARTWORKS OF STUDENTS ANNIKA LAW, SOPHIE GREEN AND PHILIPPA HARRISON.

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MATHS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: IS THE UN ON TARGET TO ACHIEVE THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS? In September 2000, world leaders came together at United Nations Headquarters in New York to adopt the United Nations Millennium Declaration.

They committed their nations to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty and setting out a series of time-bound targets – with a deadline of 2015 – that have become known as the Millennium Development Goals. The Millennium Project was commissioned by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2002. Its purpose is to develop a concrete action plan for the world to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and to reverse the grinding poverty, hunger and disease affecting billions of people. Of the 8 specific goals, one relates to decreasing the spread of HIV/AIDS; the other, the incidence of malaria, a potentially fatal, but preventable, tropical disease.

Two specific targets of the Millennium Project were as follows: • Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS • Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the incidence of malaria.

Source: www.un.org Year 10 KRB students undertook an open ended task, in Term 2, with a focus on analysing statistics with a focus on: • Whether the UN countries are on target for reaching their goals • Looking at using Mathematics for Social Justice.

Our students have learnt to apply Mathematics to real life situations, particularly those that affect the mortality of people.

"I chose to study Malaria, in both Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. After seeing many photos of young children suffering from this disease I decided to investigate the case levels and the steps being taken to try and change the situation. After comparing the two countries I discovered that the death rates in Cambodia have lowered, however continue to rise in Papua New Guinea, a situation that needs to be changed."

– Antoinette Radford "This project broadened my awareness of HIV aids death rates in developing and developed countries and made me grateful for our developed country, Australia as we do not live in fear of contracting the deadly HIV disease. By applying several mathematical techniques, I was shocked to discover the difference in median between Angola and France as it highlighted the need for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Angola."

– Phoebe McGeoch "I found this assignment very interesting, as it was deeper than just statistics; and looked at how analysing these can address major worldwide issues and encourage awareness and change. The data analysed was the number of deaths due to HIV. When studying this it became easy to differentiate the countries with the highest death toll highlighting where support is need. Through looking at trend lines you were given an idea as to the level of control a country has over the disease. They also helped to show future trends showing the threat the disease has on the country. Prevention of rises in deaths can be achieved through early action today through this awareness of what is to come. I have learnt in this way the difference that can be made to people's lives."

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 TEACHING & LEARNING

INVESTIGATING MATHS The MANSW Investigating Mathematics Competition Year 7 Advanced 1 entered a mathematical competition to conduct an open ended investigation into a topic of their own choice. As a class we brainstormed a number of ideas and the overwhelming choice was to investigate the company Apple.

Students then decided which aspects would give them a wide scope to extend mathematically.

They chose which groups to work in and spent several weeks on their section. The final submission was collated to look like an Apple Computer, clearly one with a large capacity!

EXPLORING FRACTIONS USING TECHNOLOGY One of our Term 2 maths lessons involved the Year 2 Blue students using objects, diagrams and iPad technology to represent fractions and explore mathematical problems. The fun began with breaking chocolate into halves and quarters, then looking at a student's birthday cupcakes to learn about fractions.

One student asked "What fraction of the cupcakes have sprinkles on them?" which gave students the opportunity to take charge of the learning process. Students enjoyed using ‘smarties' and a ‘pic collage' application on iPads to explore fractions.

Throughout the lesson the children in Year 2 Blue worked collaboratively, were actively engaged and challenged in a positive classroom environment.

"I really enjoyed making collages on the iPad and learning about fractions with smarties."

– Lina Heath

"I liked pic collage because I like using technology in mathematics and I worked well in my team."

– Massimo Willoughby

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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM 

YEAR 12 TRIP TO BARRIER REEF

AT THE START OF TERM 2, YEAR 12 GEOGRAPHY STUDENTS WITH MR KERSTENS AND MS GALEA LEFT SYDNEY TO UNDERTAKE A FOUR DAY FIELD TRIP FOR TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND.

The focus of the trip was to experience key aspects of the HSC syllabus first hand: banana farming in Northern Queensland and the biophysical interactions of two world heritage list areas, The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Our first stop was a visit to Pacific Coast Eco Banana's to view the Frank and Dianne Sciacca farm operations of the wax tip bananas. After a well-earned night's sleep, we went to the outer reef where Marine Biologist Ruth took the underwater to experience first-hand this amazing living structure. Snorkeling on the reef allowed everyone to really appreciate the amazing array of colours, shapes, and species.

"THE SITE OF REEF SHARKS AND GREEN SEA TURTLES WAS DEFINITELY THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY." After exploring the reef we left Cairns and drove to Cape Tribulation to experience the terrestrial environment of the Daintree rainforest.

Our first activity was a river boat cruise where we spotted fresh water crocodiles through the mangrove ecosystem. Then it was a hike through the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest surviving rainforest in the world.

At Cooper Creek the students gained an insight into the rare flora and fauna. The day was complete when we spotted a Cassowary during the walk about 10 metres away.

After spending the night in the rainforest at Cape Tribulation, it was up early to view an amazing sunrise and breakfast on the beach. Our final stop was a visit to the Daintree Discovery Centre where we were able to walk on elevated platforms through the forest. The fieldtrip was a jam-packed oversized Geography lesson for Year 12 as they prepare for the HSC exams. It allowed students to experience the lush green of the rainforest, the sparkling crystal clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef and to view and appreciate the operations of an eco-organic banana farm.

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 BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

STARS ON THE FOOTY FIELD In early May, Emery Jolliffe and Joseph Ryan from Year 6 attended the IPSHA Boys Rugby Union trial. Each IPSHA school was eligible to nominate a maximum of seven of their best players to attend the trial.

Out of 180 boys that attended the trial, both Emery and Joseph made the final 50 players to attend the CIS trial at Bressington Park, Homebush on Monday 2 June.

Approximately 80 boys from various school associations attended the CIS trials, which ran for over four hours. After an intense day of skills and games, Emery and Joseph were selected in the final trial squad of 35 players to attend the final trial the following day.

At the final CIS trial the boys played a number of games – playing a possibles vs probables format over a two hour period.

After a tough trialing progress, and a very high standard of players, Joseph Ryan was selected in the CIS team. Joseph will now represent the NSWCIS Boys Rugby Union team and compete at the NSWPSSA Championships in Kiama in August.

On Wednesday 28 July, Orson Jolliffe, Emery Jolliffe and Joseph Ryan from Year 6 made it through the IPSHA Boys Touch Football trial to attend the CIS Boys Touch Football trial in Penrith. On the day, over 70 boys from various associations attended the trial run by the NSW Touch Football Association and CIS selectors. The trial involved a skills assessment and touch football games and ran for four hours. At the end of the trial, Joseph Ryan and Emery Jolliffe were selected to represent the CIS Boys Touch Football team. The boys will represent the CIS team and compete at the NSWPSSA Touch Football Carnival in Ulladulla run over three days.

This is the first time KRB has had a student from KRB represent the school at state level for Rugby and Touch Football so it is a great reflection on the level of skill our students have on the footy field.

EMERY JOLLIFFE (LEFT) AND JOSEPH RYAN (RIGHT)

"The Geography trip was an amazing experience and an excellent opportunity to see firsthand what we had been learning in class. We will all cherish the memories we had on this trip!"

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COMMUNITY SPORT  

HELPING HEARTS

THE HELPING HEARTS FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR KRB FAMILIES IN TIMES OF NEED This year Helping Hearts has touched the lives of many families in many ways; providing meals to families going through emergencies; providing transport for children to attend sports fixtures; providing transport for the Sisters of the Sacred Heart and giving meaningful support to students within our boarding community in the form of essential needs.

These are just a few examples of what Helping Hearts can do for families, becoming a rock for those who are in need or going through times of crisis.

Helping Hearts relies on the dedication of skills and time of our community members, as well as financial assistance. In order to raise money to help people, Helping Hearts sells beautiful charm bracelets and necklaces, with all the profits going towards helping others. In order to keep Helping Hearts what it is today it is vital to remember that by purchasing a bracelet or necklace, you are not only purchasing an item that signifies a student's time at KRB, you are also contributing to the great work that Helping Hearts provide.

In June, Marie Hilgers (Year 7) left KRB to go back to Holland with her family, leaving behind her close friends Ondine Mansfield and Olivia Wilde. Through Helping Hearts, Ondine and Olivia wanted to give Marie a gift to take back that would remind her of her time at KRB and of their friendship. This gift came in the form of an elegant charm bracelet with three charms each representing something meaningful to the three girls.

"As many of us know, Cor Unum spirit plays a large part at Kincoppal – Rose Bay. Everyone is always joyful and happy," says Marie, "I felt honoured, and very happy to have received these bracelets from Ondine and Olivia, because I am very close friends with them."

Helping Hearts jewellery can be purchased online via munch monitor and through the School Shop. Different varieties of jewellery are available leading up to special occasions, for example the beautiful mother's day bracelet with a silver heart. Another example is the Sacred Heart day bracelets, with each packet purchased containing a red and a white bracelet to match the colours of the Sacred Heart. Helping Hearts also offer a range of sterling silver and leather Eucharistic jewellery that parents can purchase for their child's first Eucharist.

For more information contact helpinghearts@krb.nsw.edu.au

"My best memory at KRB is all of the friends that I have made because they are always there for me and they always cheer me up when I am down. I am really sad to leave them, but I know that I will come back one day."

Marie Hilgers

Ondine and Olivia chose the bracelet because it represented the strong friendship the three girls have.

"The three girls on the charm represent us three and the hat represents the school community and the heart was there because it was mine and Olivia's favourite charm," says Ondine. "We also decided that it was a good present because the money made from selling the bracelets goes towards the Helping Hearts Foundation, which provides support for people in our community who need help".

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 GLOBAL

SACRED HEART GLOBAL EXCHANGE: AN UNFORGETTABLE TIME!

GAP STUDENT PROGRAM

KRB is fortunate to be a part of the International Network of Sacred Heart Schools.

There are over 200 Sacred Heart schools in 44 countries and as such, students from these schools are able to take part in the Sacred Heart Global Exchange Program.

This opportunity is unique to KRB students in Sydney, allowing students to travel, experience other cultures and educational practises and to gain independence and responsibility.

Tori Anderson (KRB Year 11) visited Duchesne Academy in Nebraska last year and was fortunate enough to make a friend in Abbey, who spent the last few weeks of Term 2 at KRB. Abbey – How does KRB differ to your own school?

It really doesn't differ that much, the uniforms are however, quite different and we don't have Procession of the Lanterns, which was such a beautiful and reverent event.

At Duchesne we don't have boarding, so it was interesting to see how that is run and how independent the girls, even the young Year 7s, are. At home we don't get to choose every subject; we have to take Maths and Science for example.

What did you enjoy about Sacred Heart Day? I really enjoyed Sacred Heart Day, it made me feel at home even though we don't celebrate it the same way. I love that all Sacred Heart Schools have the "Les Promesses du Sacré Cœur" song in common and I really felt welcomed and enjoyed the experience.

In particular, I enjoyed seeing the junior students interact with the older girls as at Duchesne we only have Year 9 through to Year 12 girls, so having the younger ones around changed the atmosphere and allowed for a variety of activities.

Tori & Abbey – What effect has the Sacred Heart Global Exchange Program had on you?

The Sacred Heart Global Exchange Program has allowed us to broaden our horizons on educational programs overseas and have an international education. It really made us see different cultures and we were able to make so many new friends overseas. We were able to appreciate what is on offer at our own schools as well as the different opportunities abroad. Discovering a new and different city and part of the world has been great and we cannot wait to visit each other again.

Tori – What is your fondest memory from your trip in the US? I was there at a really good time of year – for Homecoming Week – which was a very different experience for me as we don't have this in Australia. I got invited to Homecoming and had lots of fun, it was a great way to meet everyone in a social environment. Being in Nebraska in Autumn was very beautiful. The change in season was much more apparent with the vibrant colours of the leaves changing, than it would be here in Sydney. Overall, I really enjoyed my time in Omaha, Nebraska.

Tori & Abbey – What would you say to someone interested in this program?

Do it! It has been one of the best experiences we have both had during our time at high school. We have become lifelong friends and we will stay in touch. Our families have become really close which was great and allows us to really have a home away from home.

We recommend it to anyone as it was a wonderful experience. You are given the opportunity to have an open minded approach to a foreign situation because your exchange student may not always be like you. It teaches you to adapt to different situations and live away from home at a young age. The thought of it may be scary at first; but we promise you'll have an unforgettable time!

Our 2013/2014 Gap students have now returned home after completing a year with us here at KRB. They were a great help to the departments they worked in and played a key role within our community. We wish them the best of luck with their next endeavours.

Emma: Working at KRB has been incredibly enlightening and has allowed me to gain valuable workplace experience in a wide range of areas, from working in the boarding house to writing articles for the KRB News. The school holidays allowed me to travel a lot, and see places otherwise inaccessible to me due to distance. When I get home to England I'll be studying Sport Development at Leeds Beckett University.

Lucy: My time here at KRB has allowed me to see different areas of work and I have enjoyed being in different departments helping in a variety of ways. Once I go home to Switzerland I will be working there for the summer before I move to England and go onto study Management and Marketing at the University of Exeter.

Rebecca: Being at KRB I have learnt what working life in a school is like. It has been a great experience and a perfect place to base myself while experiencing what the whole of Australia has to offer. I am going back to Ireland where I will study Marketing and Event Management in Dublin.

Eszter: Working at KRB for a year has been an incredible experience. I got to know so many aspects of school life and I had the chance to work with different departments and do a variety of jobs. Having been to a Sacred Heart School all my life, coming to KRB was very special and felt so much like home. I'm not sure yet what I'll do in September, I'll either go to France to improve my French skills or I'll go back to Vienna and study Translation and Communication & Digital Media.

Maria: KRB has allowed me to develop both personally and professionally, learning new skills that I can transfer to many other work places. I will be going back to Austria to study business in Vienna.

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DRAMA SPORT

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND KRB's musical production of "Once on This Island" ran from Thursday 3 April to Sunday 6 April, and was a great showcase of the creative talent of our students. "Once On This Island" is a contemporary, Caribbean-flavoured musical by Tony Awardwinning songwriting team, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.

Students from Year 4 – 11 took part in the production and constructed an island paradise in the Edwina Taylor Clark Auditorium to create a vibrant and exciting musical.

Year 10 student, Lena Albin, spoke about her experience in the musical, "Once on this Island was just so amazing; fun people and such a clever script and libretto to work with. Although it was hard work coming in to do rehearsals after school and on weekends, it definitely paid off. The best feeling was when we started doing the performances and you could see what all your hard work had gone into. Everyone was so outstanding in the musical and we were all so proud of what we had achieved. The direction, choreography, musical direction, lights, sets and costumes were all so professional and the cast was so lucky to be in the hands of such experienced people. A big thanks to Ms James and Mr Stubley."

Lena felt that the message of the musical was "to listen to your heart and make a change because it could make a big difference to the world."

"I also loved Mama Euralie's songs because they were all really emotional, so it was a pretty fun role to throw myself into."

– Lena Albin (Year 10)

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 ARCHIVES  SPORT

Sometimes Archives reveal a myriad of details that speak of adventure, achievement and stories otherwise unknown. Sometimes the reverse is true: scant entries in a ledger mask a true-life tale that is more fabulous than fiction.

The Register of Admission for Rose Bay records that a Mary S Lang, from Cooma in the Monaro district of NSW, started at the school in June 1925, leaving in December 1927. The cryptic note ‘gone to England' is the only clue we have of her subsequent activities. If not for a new book recently published by Mary's niece, we might be tempted to think that Mary was just another face in one of the many sepia toned images of that era. Not one to sit idly by, waiting for an opportunity or for adventure to find her, Mary actively pursued her dream of sailing around the world.

At 20 years of age, Mary gained a berth aboard L'Avenir, one of the last wind-powered vessels which traversed the globe, transporting wheat from Australia to market in London via notorious Cape Horn. The only female on the ship, Mary worked as crew in order to supplement the cost of passage, literally learning the ropes on the giant ship, a four-masted barque known colloquially as a windjammer. Mary's return voyage to South Australia was via the Cape of Good Hope, aboard the Parma, a square-rigged ship which was caught in a massive hurricane that destroyed most of the sails. Much like any young woman on an overseas holiday, Mary kept a diary throughout her adventure, capturing experiences and observations, illustrated with images caught on camera. Aware that she was witnessing the end of the sail-powered era, her diary and images are an intricate record of a way of life soon to be gone forever.

If Mary had made this voyage in 2014, we'd probably be following her on social media, or reading her blog as it happened. We'd be impressed by her can-do spirit and sense of adventure, and rightly so: going to sea is a risky enterprise. What makes this story even more remarkable is that Mary sailed in 1935, a time of sepia prints, demure dresses and limited opportunities for women.

Source: To sea in a sailing ship, by Sue Vader, the sea-going diaries, photographs and poems of Mary Lang, recounting her 1935-36 voyages on the s.v. L'Avenir and s.v. Parma.

FROM TOP LEFT: 1. MARY LANG ON A SHIP'S RAIL (COURTESY OF SUE VADER). 2. MARY LANG ON THE PARMA'S BOWSPRIT (COURTESY OF SUE VADER). 3. ROSE BAY STUDENTS ON AN OUTING TO THE HARBOUR'S EDGE. 4. IMAGE OF THE WHOLE SCHOOL, PROBABLY TAKEN IN 1925; THE GIRLS ARE WEARING WHITE DRESSES, RESERVED FOR SUNDAYS AND FORMAL OCCASIONS. 5. GIRLS IN EVERY-DAY UNIFORMS, ON A MOTOR YACHT ON SYDNEY HARBOUR.

Somet imes archives revea l a myriad of det t hat speak of advent ure, a chievement and st ories ot herwise unknow n. Somet imes t reverse is t rue: scant ent ries in a ledger mask a t rue-life t ale t hat is m ore fabulous t han fict ion.

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CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT 

ARTIST'S IMPRESSION

JUNIOR SCHOOL MASTER PLAN In 2013 the Kincoppal – Rose Bay School Board approved the Master Plan for the Junior School, incorporating contemporary teaching and learning spaces, improved administration and recreation areas and the introduction of a new childcare facility in the Early Learning Centre.

The Master Plan will transform learning in the Junior School, with its focus on facilities which provide for collaborative and independent learning. It will offer all students the opportunity for creative and critical thinking and an ability to develop a "growth mindset" as they take on new challenges, both within and outside the classrooms.

The Master Plan provides a learning environment that showcases the location and view towards Sydney Harbour. It encourages creativity, wonder and curiosity with an emphasis on open spaces, creative play areas and use of the natural environment for both learning and play.

Stages One and Two: New Administrative Area and Early Learning Centre

Stage Three: Assembly area, Learning Hub and Kindergarten classrooms A flexible, modern multi-purpose area for the entire Junior School to gather together for assemblies, music and drama performances and for parent gatherings. The glass walls provide natural light and views to the Harbour and the natural environment.

The Learning Hub at the corner of this level provides a resource area and a teaching space away from the classrooms. The Kindergarten classrooms are also situated on this level.

The drop off area will provide ready access to all areas of the Junior School.

The front of house reception area will provide a welcoming environment for all who enter and offer more efficient and effective communication between parents and staff.

Stage Four: Teaching spaces and Resources Hub over three levels

The Early Learning Centre, incorporating both the Joigny and an Early Childcare area, will be a safe and nurturing environment with carefully planned gardens and external play areas. It will be open plan and reflect and complement the Reggio Emilia philosophy of collaborative, enquiry learning.

The area will contain the Years 1– 4 classrooms. These can be opened or used for individual classrooms, opening on to an enclosed verandah.

The classrooms will contain "pods' or mini classrooms which can be used for tutorials, art or science spaces. There will be a staff area and a study room on this level.

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STAGE 1

STAGE 2

STAGE 4

Stage 5: Years 5 and 6 Teaching and Community Spaces

STAGE 5

STAGE 3

The area contains classrooms for the two year groups, as well as an amphitheatre that can be used for performances or for relaxation purposes. The area, separate from the rest of the Junior School offers these students the chance to be the "leaders' and encourages a strong sense of community amongst them.

Bringing the Master Plan to fruition Planning is now underway to implement the Master Plan. Based on feedback from architects BVN Donovan Hill and a report from quantity surveyors Altus Page Kirkland, the entire development is estimated to be in the range of $17 and $21million.

During 2014/15 we will be asking members of the KRB community to consider their support for the building of this project. Your support will assist in providing a learning environment that will be transformative for all Junior School students and will offer opportunities for each one to be the best she or he can be.

For any enquiries, please contact: Mary Cook Director of Development T: 9388 6024 | E: cookm@krb.nsw.edu.au

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SPORT 

JUDE SPINOLA

YEAR 7–12 SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS & RUNERS UP

Year 3 – 6 Swimming Carnival

Year 7–12 Swimming Events Results

On Tuesday 7 March, the KRB 2014 Year 3 –12 Swimming Championships were held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Homebush.

YEAR 7–12 SWIMMING AGE CHAMPIONS & RUNNERS UP

After the Year 3 – 6 Swimming Carnival, the eight fastest swimmers in each age group were selected to compete with the Year 7 – 12 Swimming events at this Swimming Carnival. The following children received Age Champion or Age Champion Runner Up:

YEARS 3 – 6 AGE CHAMPIONS & RUNNERS UP Runner Up

Age

Champion

Runner Up

12 Years

Annabelle Lowe

Charlotte Faux

13 Years

Valentina Colombini

Bridget Lennon

14 Years

Elly O'Donoghue

Laura Salvaggio

15 Years

Alessandra Gazal

Georgia Hinds

16 Years

Blaze Lopes

Phoebe McGeoch

17 Years

Laura Wotherspoon

Sabrina Kwok

18 Years

Casey Brassel

Clarissa Duncan

Age

Champion

Year 8 Girls

Lilli Miekle & Matilda Waugh (Joint Champions)

Year 8 Boys

Kent Churcher

Year 9 Girls

Alexandra Field

Alexandra Smeallie

Year 9 Boys

Hugo Levy

Teophile Schmidt

Junior Champion: Elly O'Donoghue Intermediate Champion: Alessandra Gazal Senior Champion: Sabrina Kwok Open Invitation 50m: Sabrina Kwok

10 Years Girls

Havaani Blasi

Eva Smith

NEW SENIOR SCHOOL RECORDS

10 Years Boys

Patrick Mir

Lachlan Harris

11 Years Girls

Natasha Wong

Coco Remond

11 Years Boys

Ollie Cornish

William Reddick

12 Years Girls

Charlotte Ekins

Alice Hodgson

12 Years Boys

Jude Spinola

Joseph Ryan

Open Invitational Boys 100m Champion: Jude Spinola Open Invitational Gilrs 100m Champion: Charlotte Ekins

NEW JUNIOR SCHOOL RECORDS • • • •

Kent Churcher 8 Years 50m Backstroke – 1.01.40 Elena Goldman 8 Years 50m Breaststroke – 1.03.20 Hugo Levy 9 Years 50m Butterfly – 57.53 Matilda Waugh 8 Years 50m Butterfly – 1.07.29

NSWCIS Swimming Championships Abbey Ridgewell represented IPSHA at the NSW Combined Independent Schools Swimming Championships on Wednesday 26 March and performed exceptionally well. She qualified for the final and placed 6th overall.

• • • • • • •

Sabrina Kwok 17 Years 100m Freestyle – 1.00.78 Casey Brassel 17–18 Years 200m IM – 2.46.28 Sabrina Kwok 17 Years 50m Freestyle – 27.90 Sabrina Kwok 17 Years 50m Backstroke – 33.17 Laura Wotherspoon 17 Years 50m Breaststroke – 38.27 Sabrina Kwok 17 Years 50m Butterfly – 31.04 Casey Brassel 18 Years 50m Butterfly – 31.58

Spirit Cup Winner: Tangara, Captains Angela Stevens & Sarah Gardiner Overall Pointscore Winner: Arakoola, Captains Lucy Miller & Bronte Wilson

Independent Primary School Heads Association (IPSHA) Swimming On Wednesday 5 March a large number of the Championship swimmers returned to Homebush to represent KRB at the IPSHA Swimming Carnival. The team consisted of the following students: Havaani Blasi, Alysha Brajak, Jordyn Brassel, Kent Churcher, Thomasina Cook, Ollie Cornish, Charlotte Ekins, Alexandra Field, Alice Hodgson, Emery Jolliffe, Hugo Levy, Lilli Meikle, Patrick Mir, Tanami Penfold, Natalia Pruszynska, Coco Remond, Abbey Ridgewell, Joseph Ryan, Téophile Schmidt, Alexandra Smeallie, Amelia Smith, Eva Smith, Michaela Sorrenti, Jude Spinola, Max Stoddard, Isobel Thomson, Matilda Waugh and Natasha Wong.

The KRB team collected several places in the swimming heats at this carnival with our best results from Abbey Ridgewell who placed 3rd overall in the 10 Years Breaststroke and qualified for the NSWCIS Swimming Carnival.

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LAURA WOTHERSPOON

Independent Girls' Schools Sports Association (IGSSA) Swimming On Friday 14 March the KRB Swimming Team competed at the IGSSA Swimming Carnival at Homebush. KRB had an excellent representation with the following students all making finals: • Event 4 (Senior Medley Relay): Clarissa Duncan, Laura Wotherspoon, Casey Brassel, Molly Windsor, 8th in final • Event 6 (13 years 50m Freestyle): Valentina Colombini, 10th in final • Event 8 (15 years 50m Freestyle): Alessandra Gazal, 5th in final • Event 9 (16 years 50m Freestyle): Georgia Hinds, 4th in final • Event 10 (17 years 50m Freestyle): Sabrina Kwok, 4th in final • Event 11 (18 & Over 50m Freestyle): Casey Brassel, 9th in final • Event 10 (13 years 50m Backstroke): Valentina Colombini, 8th in final • Event 19 (18 & Over 50m Backstroke): Clarissa Duncan, 10th in final • Event 22 (14 year 50m Breaststroke): Elly O'Donoghue, 6th in final • Event 25 (17 years 50m Breaststroke): Laura Wotherspoon, 6th in final • Event 26 (18 & Over Breaststroke): Clarissa Duncan, 8th in final • Event 28 (15–16 years 100m Freestyle): Alessandra Gazal, 6th in final • Event 29 (17 & Over 100m Freestyle): Sabrina Kwok, 4th in final • Event 32 (13 years 50m Butterfly): Valentina Colombini, 6th in final • Event 34 (15 years 50m Butterfly): Alessandra Gazal, 2nd in final, Silver Medallist • Event 35 (16 years 50m Butterfly): Georgia Hinds, 7th in final • Event 36 (17 Years 50m Butterfly): Laura Wotherspoon, 10th in final • Event 37 (18 & Over 50m Butterfly): Casey Brassel, 6th in final • Event 38 (11–14 years 4x50m Freestyle Junior Relay): Laura Salvaggio, Elly O ‘Donoghue, Georgia Strain, Mirak Bumnanpol, 9th in final • Event 39 (15-16 years 4x50m Freestyle Intermediate Relay): Georgia Hinds, Charlotte McAloon, Blaze Lopes, Phoebe McGeoch, 6th in final • Event 40 (17–19 4x50m Freestyle Senior Relay): Casey Brassel, Laura Wotherspoon, Molly Windsor, Sabrina Kwok, 4th in final • Event 41 (Open 6x50m Freestyle All Age Relay): Annabelle Lowe, Valentina Colombini, Elly O'Donoghue, Alessandra Gazal, , Blaze Lopes, Sabrina Kwok, 8th in final

LUKE RICKETSON CUP YEAR 5 & 6 TEAM

2014 Luke Ricketson Cup & Shield Champions On Wednesday 2 April, KRB entered two boys' rugby league teams in the annual Luke Ricketson & Brad Fittler 7 Aside competition, held at Centennial Park. The Luke Ricketson competition is for Catholic Independent schools and the Brad Fittler competition for public schools. This year the competition was merged together with ninety percentage of schools consisting of primary public school teams.

In the Year 3 & 4 age division KRB played three pool games, drawing to Double Bay Public A and beating both Darlinghurst Public and Double Bay B, and making it through to the semi-finals. In the semi's the boys defeated Bondi Beach Public and played Randwick Pubic School in the Grand Final. After a hard battle for the possession of the ball, making good metres in attack, the boys played well but unfortunately lost to Randwick after a great performance by our KRB boys. With the majority of the school consisting of public school teams and from the Brad Fittler comp, KRB was named the 2014 Luke Ricketson Cup Champions.

In the senior Year 5 & 6 age division, KRB played five pool games defeating all five schools: St Anthony's Clovelly, Randwick Public, Double Bay Public B, St Charles and Moriah College and made it through to the semi-finals. In the semis, the Year 5 & 6 team played Double Bay Public A. The boys demonstrated good ball skills and backed each other up in defence defeating Double Bay and going on to play Randwick Public School in the Grand Final. After a tough battle for ball possession, the boys made good yards in attack and worked well in defence demonstrating exemplary ‘footy' skills. They narrowly lost to Randwick in the finals but were named the 2014 Luke Ricketson Shield Champions.

Year 3 & 4 Team: Kent Churcher, Hugo Levy, Teo Schmidt, James Gilbert, Max Stoddard, Jed Katekar, Max English, Lachlan Harris, Angus Green and Harrison Murphy.

Year 5 & 6 Team: Patrick Mir, Orson Jolliffe, Emery Jolliffe, Joseph Ryan, Jude Spinola, Max Parker, Patrick Mir, Zachary Katekar, William Reddick, Louis Bartos and Lachlan Mineeff.

Our Swimming Captains Casey Brassel and Sabrina Kwok were commended for their leadership at this event.

KRB placed 6th in Division 1 and 8th place overall out of the 26 IGSSA school, an excellent result for our school.

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SPORT  ELEANOR MILLER, YEAR 3–12 CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVAL

TILDESLEY TENNIS

Year 3–12 Cross Country Carnival On Friday 21 March KRB held their annual Year 3–6 and Year 7–12 Cross Country Carnival. The day started with the Year 7–12 event at Christison Park. Lucy Edwards won this event, closely followed

by Elly O'Donoghue in 2nd place.

The Year 3–6 Cross Country was held later at KRB with the following students becoming Age Champion and Runner up:

YEAR 3–6 CROSS COUNTRY AGE CHAMPIONS & RUNNER UP Years

Place

Girls

Boys

8/9 Years

1st

Alexandra Field

Teophile Schmidt

8/9 Years

2nd

Lucia Parker

Hugo Levy

10 Years

1st

Eva Smith

William Cooper

10 Years

2nd

Lauren Whiting

Harry Murphy

11 Years

1st

Eleanor Miller

William Reddick

11 Years

2nd

Coco Remond

Leo Kyriakou

12 Years

1st

Arabella St John

Emery Jolliffe

12 Years

2nd

Tanami Penfold

Joseph Ryan

Tildesley Tennis Report Kate Fowler, Captain

13 students participated in the annual Tildesley Tennis Shield. The competition is held over three days with singles and doubles. The singles team comprised of: Georgina Harrison, Bijanka Bacic, Eloise Bridgers, Amelia Coutts and Kate Fowler.

The singles players performed exceptionally well, with our best result being Georgie making it to 4th round and Amelia making it to round 3.

The doubles teams also performed very well with fighting spirit coming up against some tough opponents in the first round. The doubles teams were: • • • •

Ashleigh McMahon and Sarah Maloney Claire McRedmond and Adelaide Cook Amelia Cressey and Audrey McGuire Josephine Harris and Garner Hancock

Overall KRB came 13th. This is an incredible achievement gaining two places higher than last year.

NSWCIS Cross Country Champions KRB was represented at the NSWCIS Cross Country Carnival at Eastern Creek.

The following students performed very well:

YEAR 7–12 CROSS COUNTRY AGE CHAMPIONS & RUNNER UP

• • • • • • •

12 Years Annabelle Lowe 4th place 3km 14 Years Elly O'Donoghue 5th place 3Km 14 Years Antonia McCristal 16th place 3Km 16 Years Lucy Edwards 5th 4km 16 Years Phoebe McGeoch 14th 4Km 16 Years Eliza McCristal 15th 4Km 16 Years Ruby Harrison 16th 4Km

Years

1st

2nd

12

Annabelle Lowe

Ella Hannon

13

Clementine Crawford

Eliza Ewington

14

Elly O'Donoghue

Antonia McCristal

15

Maggie O'Toole

Alessandra Gazal

16

Lucy Edwards

Phoebe McGeoch

17

Molly Windsor

Olivia Klinger

KRB's 16 Year old girls team placed 1st, receiving a Gold medal.

Alexandra Powell

In the Junior School events the following results were received

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9 Years Alexandra Field 4th 2km 9 Years Matilda Waugh 51st 2km 10 Years Eva Smith 24th 2Km 11 Years Eleanor Miller 38th 3Km 12 Years Arabella St John 15th 3Km

IGSSA Cross Country Carnival

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 SPORT KRB had a strong team of athletes competing in the IGSSA Cross Country Carnival on Friday 16 May. KRB placed 8th out of the 16 participating schools and the following students were placed: • • • • • • • •

Annabelle Lowe – 2nd place overall 12 Years Antonia McCristal – 3rd place overall 14 Years Elly O'Donoghue – 12th place overall 14 Years Lucy Edwards – 4th place overall 16 Years Phoebe McGeoch – 6th place overall 16 Years Ruby Harrison – 7th place overall 16 Years Eliza McCristal – 14th place overall 16 Years Gold medal 16 Years team – Lucy Edwards, Phoebe McGeoch and Ruby Harrison

Year 7–12 Athletics Carnival On Thursday 5 June, the Year 7–12 Athletics Carnival was held at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, Homebush. Despite the heavy rain over night and showers during the day, our carnival went ahead.

The following girls received awards at the Sacred Heart Day Assembly:

AGE CHAMPIONS & RUNNERS UP Age

Champion

Runner Up

12 Years

Annabelle Lowe (Tangara)

Sophie Barclay (Arakoola)

13 Years

Chloe Conrick (Kungala)

Eliza Ewington (Kungala)

14 Years

Sarah Maloney (Arakoola)

Maisie Stevens (Tangara)

15 Years

Alessandra Gazal (Murramai)

Maggie O'Toole (Murramai)

16 Years

Frances Ryan (Murramai) & Phoebe McGeoch (Tangara)

17 Years

Emily Thompson (Kungala)

Molly Windsor (Murramai)

18 Years Lucy Cowper (Murramai) Cielle Koroka (Kungala)

Junior Athletics Champion: Sarah Maloney, Arakoola Intermediate Athletics Champion: Frances Ryan, Tangara Senior Athletics Champion: Emily Thompson, Kungala Open Invitation 100 m Champion: Emily Thompson, Kungala Open 1500 m Champion: Elly O'Donoghue, Kungala

North West Expo, Coonabarabran On 30 May – 3 June Kincoppal – Rose Bay was represented by six students/ riders at the annual North West Equestrian expo in Coonabarabran. The Expo in its 22nd year running continues to become more popular each year, with students from public and private schools across NSW competing. This year there were a record number of 690 riders and 1000 horses, making it a very large and tough competition. Battling through the cold and muddy weather of Coonabarabran, Kincoppal – Rose Bay achieved fantastic results with all team members placing in numerous events. This is an exceptional effort considering the amount of competition.

• Vanessa Smith, Year 11 (Equestrian Captain): 4th polo crosse finals (out of 87 teams) and 12th in the D grade One day event • Heidi Noonan, Year 11 (Equestrian Captain): 4th polo crosse finals (out of 87 teams) and 12th in the C grade One day event • Emma Hunter, Year 9: 4th in the polo crosse finals (out of 87 teams) • Prue Anderson, Year 10: 3rd in the A2 showjumping, 4th in the power and speed showjumping, 8th in the time trial and proceeded through the qualifying rounds of polo crosse • Xanthe O'Neill, Year 10: 3rd in the 1.3 dressage test, 4th in the 1.2 dressage test, and 4th in the equestrian hack class • Lucy Edwards, Year 10: 17th in the D grade One day event, 4th in the showjumping and 6th in the time trial and proceeded through the qualifying rounds of polo crosse

NSW All Schools Triathlon 28 brave KRB students competed in the NSW All Schools Triathlon Championships at the Penrith Regatta Centre on March 6 & 7.

Three students competed in the individual component of the Championship and nine teams took part in the teams section with some outstanding results.

Junior (12 – 14 yrs) Individual: 400m swim/10km bike/3km run (107 competitors) • Annabelle Lowe (Year 7): 17th overall / 12th CIS • Elly O'Donoghue (Year 8): 35th overall / 20th CIS Senior (17–18yrs) Individual: 750m swim/20km bike/5 km run (62 competitors) Clarissa Duncan (Year 12): 25th overall / 10th CIS

TEAMS Junior: 400m swim /10km bike / 3km run (151 teams) Valentina Colombini / Eliza Ewington / Annabelle Lowe – 25th / 14th CIS

Spirit Cup Winners: Arakoola House Points Winner: Murramai Congratulations to our Head of Sport, Lucy Cowper, and our Heads of House for their outstanding leadership at this event: Arakoola, Bronte Wilson & Lucy Miller; Kungala, Kate Fowler & Alexander Powell; Murramai, Heidi Luedecke & Edwina Tyquin; Tangara, Sarah Gardiner & Angela Stevens.

Intermediate: 600m swim / 15km bike / 4km run (210 teams) • Georgie Aroney / Ruby Harrison / Harriet Beavis – 35th / 21st CIS • Georgia Strain / Alessandra Gazal / Antonia McCristal – 38th / 23rd CIS • Phoebe McGeoch / Maddison Dale / Lucy Edwards – 55th / 34th CIS • Tyla Comino / Grace Harrison / Eliza McCristal – 61st / 38th CIS • Georgia Hinds / Sophie Shiell / Charlotte McGuire – 83rd / 49th CIS Senior: 600m swim / 15km bike / 4km run (89 teams) • Casey Brassel / Clarissa Duncan / Lucy Cowper – 7th / 5th CIS • Blaze Lopes / Emily Thompson / Molly Windsor – 26th / 16th CIS • Grace Gerathy / Kaylie Hunter / Vanessa Smith – 61st / 36th CIS

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BOARDING SPORT  

PROCESSION OF THE LANTERNS

Procession of the Lanterns is held on the eve of Sacred Heart Day and is the commencement of the celebration for the boarders. This has been a tradition of the Sacred Heart since 1903 and our boarders here at Kincoppal – Rose Bay find it a very moving time as the procession is something that many others have done before them. In addition, Students who have had parents and grandparents attend the school are able to feel a special connection with their legacy.

The girls start upstairs in the boarding house and spiral slowly down the stairs into the Chapel, illuminated only by their candle lit lantern. As the girls walk they sing a variety of well know Sacred Heart hymns, creating a unique atmosphere within the chapel.

Procession of the Lanterns is an amazing celebration to witness due to its simplicity in upholding the traditions of a Sacred Heart education.

"The Procession of the Lanterns, in its simplicity, is an uplifting experience which gives students participating, and moving on, a sense of God's expression of his care for each one of us."

– Sister Mary Shanahan rscj

Farewell to Jill Miller KINCOPPAL – ROSE BAY BIDS A FOND FAREWELL TO OUR DIRECTOR OF BOARDING, MRS JILL MILLER, WHO HAS BEEN DIRECTOR OF BOARDING AT KRB SINCE SEPTEMBER 2006.

JILL HAS DECIDED TO TAKE ON A NEW PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGE FROM TERM 3, 2014.

When Jill Miller arrived at KRB the living arrangements were very different to now but she assures us that despite all this the boarders always "provide so much joy and happiness". Jill feels "very honoured and privileged to have been able to care for them and watch them grow into fine young women."

"I will miss the girls, they are truly remarkable young women who show great resilience by leaving their homes and families to live within a community with others from varying backgrounds and cultures" said Jill.

Jill has made a significant contribution to KRB over the past seven and a half years. The school has certainly benefited from her energy, leadership and commitment to boarding. She has helped to develop and strengthen the boarding community and has had high personal and academic expectations of all our boarders. She has been wonderful in promoting the Sacred Heart goals, Jill has learnt and lived the goals of Sacred Heart.

"The words 'the heart and the mind', are only short but very powerful with life-long meaning." Jill says she has "learnt the broader thinking skills of how to solve problems, how to judge wisely, how to make decisions, how to be creative, how to see relationships and how to belong to a community that fosters both personal and professional growth."

Since joining KRB in 2006, Jill has had many different experiences with the girls. She says that one of her fondest memories "comes from those unplanned moments which you share with the students. The spontaneous dancing in the bedrooms, dressing up in fancy dress, loud singing to the latest pop songs, preparing for so many boarders' dances and the happiness you share with the girls when it is time to go home for the holidays. These moments create a very special bond and such wonderful memories for me to cherish."

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 CELEBRATIONS

SACRED HEART DAY

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EVENTS 

Celebrating Mothers The Senior School Mother Daughter Lunch involved mothers from the city, country NSW and overseas coming together to celebrate with their daughters. Marjorie Mpundu, Legal Counsel for the World Bank and parent of Year 3 student, Tasheni, gave an inspiring speech in which she emphasised the difference an education had made to her life. As well, she offered some wise advice learnt from her mother, and from the women who have played a mother role in her life and inspired her: • It does not matter where you start, it matters where you end and how well you travel the road you are on and how you face the different challenges.

• Whatever you decide to do in life, demonstrate love, care and dignity and never sacrifice your integrity • Never lose sight of God's grace and power in your life. Think of those less fortunate than you, and lend a voice to the girls in many countries who cannot, for one reason or another attend school, including the girls in Nigeria who have been abducted just for wanting to go to school.

KRB Golf Day Despite the wet weather, the KRB Golf Day was well attended with over 50 players participating in the Ambrose competition, which was followed by dinner.

The overall winning team was Carlene Neil, Lee Davis, Shelagh Armstrong and Tina Graham. Lee, Carlene and Shelagh all past parents, were members of the original Golf Committee at the first Gold Day held by KRB at The Lakes.

Many thanks to our sponsors Green Options and Ethan Group for their generous support of this function.

P&F Trivia Night The theme of the P&F Trivia Night was Warhol Factory attire, with many guests arriving with prize Beatniks styles, 60's Psychedelic Prints and Warhol Wigs. The Auction which featured outstanding art works by well known artists as well as students from KRB, attracted much interest.

Special thanks to P&F President Hugh Windsor, P&F Events Coordinator Jan Marie Jacobson and to Melinda Gardiner, Jo Patterson and Daniel Conrick, who along with many others who helped to make this a wonderful event and an example of the KRB community spirit.

Networking Evening Over 100 current and past students and parents attended the fifth Networking Evening on Art and Design on 4 June. It was an opportunity for current students and past students who are currently studying one of these fields, to gain first hand information concerning these professions. Speakers were • • • • • • • • •

Fabio Fanuli (parent) – Retailer, Company Director Phoebe Gazal (parent, KRB'88) – Graphic Designer Colette Gely (KRB, 2007) – Fashion Designer Rachel Gilbert – Fashion Designer Momoko Hatano – Jewellery Designer Margie McFadyen – Interior Designer, Exhibitor Paulette Arends (parent) – Interior Designer Ali Yeldham (Parent) – Director, Art House Gallery Joshua Yeldham – Artist

The advice given by the panel included: • Use your creativity to develop different skills and take new paths as you progress • While technology and social media are important in all these professions, so are skills in drawing and writing • Take advantage of work experience to gain insights into the professions • Maintain your authenticity, be resilient and push yourself to achieve to your best.

1.YEAR 12 STUDENT LEADERS WITH TASHENI & MARJORIE MPUNU AT THE MOTHER DAUGHTER LUNCH 2. GOLF DAY WINNERS LEE DAVIS, CARLENE NEIL, SHELAGH ARMSTRONG & TINA LEVY 3.

TRIVIA NIGHT 4.TRIVIA NIGHT 5. GUEST SPEAKERS AT THE NETWORKING EVENING, ART & DESIGN

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 BURSARY PROGRAM

In 2013 Kincoppal – Rose Bay was delighted to receive two significant donations to the Bursary Fund, set up to provide financial support to families in financial need.

Alison Stephen (RB '38) very generously donated $1million to set up the Alison Stephen Scholarship for full tuition and boarding to a student from country NSW. The School was also privileged to receive a bequest of $1million from Margaret Kirkpatrick (RB '50) to provide a scholarship for a student from country NSW. Recipients Abbey Hegyi (Year 11, Margaret Kirkpatrick Scholarship) and Hannah Guy (Year 10, Alison Stephen Scholarship) met with Alison, the executor of the Margaret Kirkpatrick Estate, Lyn Gearing, Sister Anne McGrath rscj, Patron of the Bursary Program, and Hilary Johnston-Croke, Principal in April. Both Abbey and Hannah spoke of the challenges of a new environment and the wonderful opportunities that KRB was offering – being part of a boarding community, gaining new learning opportunities, developing new skills and participation in the co-curricular program.

These generous donations were one of the main motivations behind the formation of a Bursary Committee, with a focus of increasing funds to enable more students to have the opportunity of a Sacred Heart education. The Committee consists of: • James Bridgers, parent, Chair • Sr Anne McGrath rscj, Patron of the Bursary Program • Sarah Ballhausen, past student ('82) • Mary Cook, Director of Development • Tim Murphy (parent) • Christine Liddy (past parent) • Cynthia Whelan (parent and past student, '87) LEFT: BURSARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS – (LEFT TO RIGHT) SARAH BALLHAUSEN, JAMES BRIDGERS, ANNE MCGRATH RSCJ, CYNTHIA WHELAN, MARY COOK. (ABSENT: CHRISTINE LIDDY).

RIGHT: (TOP LEFT TO RIGHT) ANNE MCGRATH RSCJ, HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE, ABBEY HEGYI, HANNAH GUY. (BOTTOM) ALISON STEPHEN & LYN GEARING

Members provided insights as to their reasons for participating: When we moved to Sydney from the USA 10 years ago, we knew exactly where we wanted our kids to go to school. Our two older children had both been in Sacred Heart schools in Houston and we knew we wanted to continue them on the Sacred Heart path. KRB has given so much to our children and to us as a family. Anything we can do to give back to the school, WE'RE IN!! And, just as importantly, anything we can do to make the gift of a KRB education possible for students who might otherwise be unable to be part of the wonderful Sacred Heart family….well, WE'RE IN for that too!

– James Bridgers As a Religious of the Sacred Heart, an Alumna and former Principal of the School, I am delighted to be the Patron of the Kincoppal – Rose Bay Bursary Program. This continues the long tradition that has been part of the School's history.

I am strongly committed to offering a Sacred Heart Education to a wide range of students, benefiting individual girls and enriching the school community. I encourage alumnae, parents, both present and past, to consider becoming involved in the Kincoppal-Rose Bay Bursary Program, in ways appropriate to them.

– Anne McGrath rscj My association with KRB dates back to 1943 when my mother Jacqueline (McAlary, RB '48) arrived as a boarder from Warren. To be involved in something that has the ability to change someone's life is a great honour. This program will provide young women to a life changing Sacred Heart education, so they can achieve their dreams and be given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

– Sarah Ballhausen I am privileged to be part of a Committee where each member has experienced the benefits of a Sacred Heart education. Each person has a passion and interest in making a difference to the lives of young people and providing this KRB educational opportunity for many others.

– Mary Cook

A Kincoppal – Rose Bay, Sacre Cœur education is a precious gift, an invaluable asset, imbued into our students and carried by them for the rest of their lives. Hopefully I will be able to contribute in a small way to the work of the Bursary Committee who endeavour to generate the means to provide an opportunity for some students who otherwise may not receive the gift of a KRB education.

– Christine Liddy Both my daughters Andie (2012) and Marina (2014) have attended KRB as day students and boarders in Years 11 and 12. I am proud of the education KRB provides to students, along with its emphasis on creating opportunities for rural (and indigenous) students to access a good education.

Bursary students are an integral part of KRB, and they contribute to the culture and fabric of the school.

– Tim Murphy I am pleased to be assisting the KRB Bursary Committee. Bursaries are not well understood and as such among the KRB community are not well supported, other than through the very generous donations of a small minority of alumni and parents. There is a richness in the experience of life at KRB and this is due in part to the diversity of the student body. Assisting some students with bursaries ensures we are able to maintain this diversity and bring new perspectives, through indigenous and rural students in particular. Boys' schools fare significantly better than girls' schools with respect to receiving funds for bursaries. The Bursary Committee hopes to raise the profile of the Bursary program so that more girls can benefit from the experience of a KRB education.

– Cynthia Whelan

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In keeping with the theme of "Lean In" we have profiled some of our past students who have demonstrated their ability to be aware of their passions, and follow them to fruition. These past students have demonstrated confidence and resilience in a number of areas to achieve the best they can.

Professor P. Joy Ho MBBS (Syd) DPhil (Oxon) FRACP FRCPA FFSC (RCPA) (KRB '82)

Sarah Mayo (KRB '85) CEO, The Mayo Group

"Making a difference through medical research."

"Offering opportunities for other women to excel as leaders."

Joy Ho is Clinical Professor, University of Sydney and Senior Staff Specialist in Haematology at Institute of Haematology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) Sydney. After graduating from Sydney University, she undertook Haematology training at RPAH. She was awarded the Oxford Nuffield Medical Fellowship in 1994 and completed doctoral studies the Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford.

Sarah Mayo is CEO of her third generation family business the Mayo Group International Pty Limited, a leading importer of hardware products to major retailers and industrial suppliers. She has been running the family business for 13 years and seen it through its many transitions and strong growth. Recognising the need for mentors and connecting with other CEOs soon after stepping into this role, she joined Young Presidents Organisation (YPO).

Joy joined the Institute of Haematology RPAH and Centenary Institute in 1998. Her focus on research for finding cures for cancer has made an enormous difference to the lives of many suffering from the disease.

Her research interests span the fields of myeloma and thalassemia, focussing on therapies in myeloma. She is currently the President of the Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand, and is on the Scientific Advisory Board of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and the Asia Pacific Iron academy (APIA).

As Sarah pointed out: "They say the role of CEO can be a lonely one and this can be even more so for women leaders! There are many wonderful organisations and networking groups available to support women in their leadership roles. YPO is the world's leading global network of young CEOs, providing a vehicle for networking and exchange of ideas in business and from a personal and family perspective. Sheryl Sandberg, CEO of FaceBook and the feature for this article is a member."

Joy's reputation as an outstanding researcher has led to her being the recipient of several awards. These include:

Sarah has been actively involved in YPO and was recently asked to champion the event to attract more women to the Sydney Chapter of the organisation. "The KRB alumnae were a great place to start, with such alumnae as Natasha Nankivall (nee Lyneham) class of 1988, Managing Director with The Carlyle Group."

• The Baikie Medal by the Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand • The Arnott Fellowship in Cancer Research by the Royal Australasian College of Physicans • Young Researcher of the Year by Cure Cancer Australia • The Kanematsu Memorial Award by the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.

She has been invited as a speaker at national and international meetings, and is author of scientific publications on myeloma, thalassemia and globin gene regulation.

Sarah is also involved in a number of networking groups, where there are opportunities for networking, offering support to women in leadership roles. Sarah believes it is important to "encourage other women to keep in touch and provide much needed support in their professional careers."

Sarah's active role in the YPO Group and her strong leadership of the Mayo Group has led to her being voted in as the first female Chapter Chair of the Sydney Chapter in 2015.

PHOTO: SARAH MAYO (RIGHT) WITH NATASHA NANKIVELL

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 CONNECTIONS

Peta Gorman (KRB 2001) Events & Marketing Manager, Property Industry Foundation

Jacinta Spurrett (Lenehan, '89) CEO, RANZCO Eye Foundation

"Helping homeless and disadvantaged youth."

"Assisting with research and support for the visually impaired."

Peta has been working for the Property Industry Foundation for four years, and remotely from her home in Junee for over year. The Foundation has grown to become the property and construction industry's charity, raising over $1.5M a year. "We distribute substantial donations and provide in-kind building services to a range of charitable organisations that meet our mandate of "helping young people at risk."

Her career to date has offered great exposure to events, promotion, organisation and marketing within the Health/Beauty/Medical, Fashion/ Retail, Property/Construction and Charitable industries. Prior to taking on the role with the Foundation, Peta was Marketing Specialist – Group Events, Philanthropy, Christmas & Clearance at David Jones. Her most successful projects there were joint marketing-publicity focused and included the National Christmas campaigns and National Breast Cancer Foundation campaigns.

The Property Industry Foundation's recent Annual Charity Yachting Regatta was a highlight for Peta, with her high level of overall management of a mass participation event. The event raised $500,000 for homeless and disadvantage youth.

"I am extremely passionate and proud about the work I do with my team. What I have been exposed to has been extraordinary and has only increased my desire to help those less fortunate or in need.

The youth I have come across literally have nowhere to go, and need organisations like the Foundation to support and guide them in the right direction so they can make a positive change for their future.

I am fortunate to be able to play a small part in the success of the Foundation, helping disadvantaged youth."

Describing her time at KRB as some of the best years of her life, Jacinta went on to graduate from The University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications before starting what has become a 20-year career in international management, marketing and communications.

Encompassing both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, Jacinta has specialist training in all aspects of management and the media and communications sectors. She has worked both in-house and as a consultant in a variety of well-recognised organisations across a variety of industries.

As CEO, Jacinta is currently responsible for The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Eye Foundation – a position also held by past Rose Bay student Shayne Brown (RB, 1964) after the organisation was created in 2002. The RANZCO Eye Foundation is the medical eye specialists' foundation, dedicated to raising funds to restore sight and prevent unnecessary vision loss throughout Australasia. The organisation's undertaking is to give every person every opportunity to see.

Prior to joining The RANZCO Eye Foundation, Jacinta was Managing Director Australia/New Zealand for the National Geographic Channels Network Inc. Jacinta was responsible for the suite of US-based, locally produced National Geographic Channels as well as a selection of FOX television networks available across our region.

Jacinta attributes the accomplishments she has gathered throughout her career and ‘non-working' life to her Sacred Heart education – a variety of experiences that certainly offered extensive choice and diversity for her life after school.

Jacinta is married to Dominic. Together they have three daughters Sophie, 8, Grace, 6 and Eve, 2.

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CONNECTIONS SPORT   Susannah Moran-Rogers, Journalist – Legal & Business Issues

"Demonstrating resilience and achieving goals."

When Susannah was 17 and studying for her Higher School Certificate, doctors discovered she had a brain tumour. Susannah had been a keen participant in a range of school sports and activities for years and had a wonderful group of friends. "Life was good – I even enjoyed studying and was planning a career in law or journalism."

Following the initial discovery, Susannah had further tests and such was the risk to her life that brain surgery was required. She had a talented team of specialists and the surgery was deemed ‘successful', but it took its toll.

She went on to sit her HSC just months later, but struggled during the next few years with ongoing health issues. As a result of the location of the tumour, the surgery resulted in a permanent, partial loss of eyesight. "Migraines were regular but are now manageable."

Susannah stated "To any young person experiencing difficulty in their life, I would say persevere in your goals and never, ever, give up."

Despite her setbacks,Susannah went on to study and carved out a successful career in journalism, specialising in legal and business issues. Career highlights include her being a finalist at the Walkley Awards, winning the News Business Journalist of the Year in 2010 and completing a stint in New York at the prestigious Wall Street Journal.

This year Susannah is taking a sabbatical and is back at university completing her JurisDoctor in Law, a goal of hers for many years.

"My health is good", said Susannah. "The part of the tumour that could not be removed is checked every couple of years, but most of the time I try to forget it is there. I liken it to my own little volcano: long may it stay dormant."

A GRATEFUL COMMUNITY THANKS RETIRING BOARD MEMBERS understands this and is getting this balance right. I hope that the School continues its International themes – from students to languages and culture."

Damian described his experience on the Board as being a challenging yet enjoyable one. "The School is a complex business, with passionate stakeholders, from parents to students, teachers to regulators with enormous change every year. Planning requires bringing together the risks of government policy changes, together with demographics and financial needs and anticipation on such items as IT, WiFi, boarding, learning spaces and having best teachers."

Vince Fernon DAMIAN BANKS (LEFT ) AND VINCE FERNON (RIGHT)

Damian Banks Damian has three children attend KRB – Oliver (2016), Grace (Year 8) and Cassandra (Year 7). He has been involved as a KRB parent since 2003, on the Finance Committee since 2005, and on the Board for six years. Damian and his wife Michelle will still be parents in 2019!

For Damian the greatest achievement of the School over the past nine years is the outstanding academic results from a non-selective school, which offers a "whole of life" education.

He stated "Over the next 20 years success in life will become increasingly uncorrelated with HSC results; non academic skills are defining selection and success differentiation. KRB

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Vince had four girls attend KRB as boarders from Wagga Wagga – Bernadette (2008), Sophia ( 2009), Anna and Madeleine (2011) He was a KRB parent for eight years and a Board member for six years from 2008 to 2014. When reflecting on Vince's contribution to the Board, Damian Banks stated: "In a world of grey, particularly in corporate, parental and political life – Vince's views have always been principled and forthright. We also saw him as an acolyte for the charism and the value of young women's education."

Vince expressed his great satisfaction in the focus that KRB has developed over the past years – its Catholic and as well its independent status. He saw continuing solid enrolments, great teachers, and the global network as important factors for future success. As well Vince emphasised the importance of maintaining diversity at KRB through offering bursaries and scholarships.

 COR UNUM

FROM THE PRESIDENT As my second year as President of the Association ends, I would like you to know what the Committee has been doing. We have continued to try to encourage our younger Alumnae to become involved. The results are somewhat disappointing but we will persist.

The Committee has decided to initiate a new event. A High Tea will be held on Saturday, 11 October 2014 in the Maureen Tudehope Centre at KRB. We have been greatly assisted in the organization of this event by the generosity of parents, Manny and Gwen Spinola. We will invite the wider Sacrè Cœur Community and hope to boost the Alumnae Bursary funds. A number of Alumnae have donated to the Bursary fund and we hope that soon we can actually put an alumnae bursary in place. We will continue to work on this principally through the annual fundraiser.

This year, Sandwiches and Song will be on Monday, 20 October 2014.

The Memorial Mass was a very beautiful event, and was was greatly appreciated by those who attended. The Committee would always like to hear of the deaths of members of our Sacré Cœur community and ask you to assist us in an attempt to have accurate information.

The Committee wishes to acknowledge the significant assistance we receive from Mrs Hilary Johnston-Croke and the School with running our activities.

I would greatly appreciate your input with ideas to help us increase the involvement of more members – of all ages. Your Committee is waiting to hear from you.

Congratulations to Lucy Robson ('87) who received an award for extraordinary and meritorious service on Rotary projects throughout 2013 – 2014, particularly the Rose Bay Street Fair Rotary Club of Rose Bay

Kind regards, Denise Jones scassoc@krb.nsw.edu.au

Nancy Richards (Lipscombe, K ‘43) I first met Nancy as "Mrs Richards" when Pam and I commenced school in Tenth Class in the Junior School at Rose Bay in 1949. She was the warm, capable mother of Pam (K'60), Helen Jack (Richards, K, '64) Rosemary (dec. RB '67) and Margaret Lipscombe (Richards, K '71).

Nancy had been a student of both Kincoppal and Rose Bay Convents of the Sacred Heart, as they were then known. Following the integration of the two Sydney schools in the 1970's, Nancy was chosen to steer the merger of the two Alumnae Associations. She did this with with her diplomacy, openness and skill which resulted in the combined NSW Sacré Cœur Association.

Nancy was well liked, had a great love of her educators and a deep loyalty to both her old schools and the Society of the Sacred

Heart. This was demonstrated in the stories she shared with the 250 alumnae who came together at the memorable occasion at Kincoppal-Rose Bay on 30 August 2009 to celebrate the Centenary of the establishment of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Kincoppal, at Elizabeth Bay in 1909. Nancy officially opened the Archives Exhibition.

I had the privilege of working closely with Nancy on the Committee and I she always gave her successors support. Nancy and her sister, Joan Edwards, were consistently involved in alumnae activities and ventures.

I remember them well when I was President of the NSW Association and also when we hosted the World Congress here in 2002.

Nancy and Joan, we miss you both.

NANCY RICHARDS AT THE CENTENNIAL PARK RESTAURANT, CELEBRATING HER 95TH BIRTHDAY.

Trish Burns AM (Byrne, RB 49–54, K '59)

FROM THE CHAPEL SOCIETY New Altar Cloths for the Chapel For some time, members of The Chapel Society have been looking to purchase some items for the Sacristy and Chapel, including some new altar cloths. When visiting the town of Trogir in Croatia, which is wellknown for lace-making, I discovered a shop that was a treasure trove of beautiful handmade lace cloths at very reasonable prices.

The owner Nikol told me she had learned lace-making from her grandmother. It was difficult to choose from such a collection but I purchased a cloth with a heavy lace border that is ideal for the altar and those of us who

have seen it are very happy. It was used for the first time at the recent wedding of BaratBurn staff member Kathryn Rogers.

In Venice the high prices were a challenge until I found a rather old-fashioned shop that had exquisite and affordable lace cloths. We hope these will be used for many years and enhance the Chapel in a special way.

Ann Henderson President, The Chapel Society www.puget-organ-restoration.org.au PHOTO: ANN HENDERSON WITH HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE

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SPORT COR UNUM   Reunions – Save the date for your Year Reunion in 2014 CLASS OF 2004

Contact: Olivia Greenberg 0423 588 358 oliviajadegreenberg@gmail.com

CLASS OF 1994

Contact: Jane King 0407 223 423 janethereseking@gmail.com

CLASS OF 1989

RSVP to either: Nicola Smith 0403 084 623 nfsmith71@hotmail.com Jacinta Spurrett (Lenehan) 0408 122 496 jspurrett@aol.com Harriet Wilson 0431 925 120 harrietmwilson@aol.com

CLASS OF 1984

Contact: Sarah Stein (Gale, '84) 0412 492 062 Sarahburns@rickstein.com

Saturday 8 November 10 Year School Reunion The Royal Oak Hotel, Double Bay from 6:30pm.

Saturday 18 October Visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/krbclassof94/ It is going to be an evening event.

Prices will be available soon!

Saturday, 18 October The Oak, Double Bay at 7.30pm for drinks and canapes in the upstairs bar Cost: $60 pp

Saturday, 8 November 2014 Royal Oak Hotel Double Bay, 7pm (Upstairs room)

CLASS OF 1979

Saturday, 22 November 2014 35 Year Reunion!

Vaucluse House Tea Rooms 12pm to 3pm Cost: $90 pp includes a three course meal and all beverages.

At 3.30pm, Mary Cook, Director of Development at KRB has kindly offered to do a tour of the school.

Followed by drinks at The Sheaf, Double Bay from 5pm

CLASS OF 1974

Saturday, 18 October 2014 CYCA, Rushcutters 6.30pm Girls only, drinks and cocktails

Contact: Edwina Considine (Kennedy) 0448 483 730 Louise Humphreys (O'Sullivan) 0417 428 434 RSVP by 22 October 2014 to edwina.considine@gmail.com Pay by direct deposit to BSB 012 281 A/C 568976727 (Use maiden name as reference) Contact: Tess Petzold 0414 658 158 tpetzold@bigpond.net.au

Recovery the next day Sunday, 19 October The Oaks Hotel, Neutral Bay from 12pm with partners, teachers, RSCJs and friends.

Bring your own lunch and drinks and meet upstairs on the northern verandah.

KINCOPPAL CLASS OF 1964 Friday, 7 November 2014 Royal Sydney Golf Club for dinner.

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Contact: Annette Armstrong 9416 7331 or 0415490670 anfran@bigpond.com Denise Leavens 93625935 or 0413 380620 admin@kangahouse.com.au

SPORT  COR  UNUM Births • Sally Simmons ('01) and Charles Downie, a son, Joseph, brother for Ollie • Anna Simmons and Ben Jackman, a daughter, Molly Jane, sister for Archie

Marriages • Jane Foley (2000) and James Burns • Natalie Coyne ('05) and Morris Grenfell (pictured right) • Patrick Farmer and Tania Moran • Melissa Priestly (2000) and Rohan Jones • Laura Davis ('04) and Mark McCoy • Julia McMahon ('04) and David Lukas • Eloise Robertson ('02) and Mark Dunn (pictured far right) • Alison Bladwell ('04) and Matthew Battisti • Kathryn Rogers and Alistair McCymont • Roberta Nicholls ('98) and Murray Allan

Deaths • Frances Beringer, mother of Maggie Beringer-Allan ('07) • Geoffrey Blok, father of Alexandra ('98), Victoria ('93) and Georgia ('01), • John Boland, husband of Julia (McKenzie, RB '59) • Brigitte Bundy, mother of Teresa Herbst-Bundy (Bundy, '88) • Graeme Burton, husband of Kathleen Burton (Gumbley, K '57) and brother in law of Jacquie Ingram (Gumbley, K '54) • Judith Cole • Paul Comrie-Thomson, brother of Sue, (K' 58), cousin of Toni-Anne O'Loan (ComrieThomson, K '63) • Kathleen Craven (McMahon, RB '41), wife of Richard (dec.), mother of Catherine Cameron (Craven, '84) Virginia Craven Frosh (Craven, RB '66), Deborah Bartrop (Craven, '75), sister of Louise lcm (RB '43) and Betty McMahon rscj (RB '48) • David Curtin, brother of Mary Cavanagh (Curtin, K '45) • Josephine Delacour, mother of Louise Delacour ('76) • Moya Doolan, sister of Barbara Browning (RB '46) and Elizabeth Browning (dec. RB '50) • John Fernan, father of Grace (2010) and Tess (2008) • Adele Foster, (Gibson, RB '37), sister of Judith Gibson (K '38) and Lois Henchman (Gibson, K '41)

• John Garry, father of Emma Leonard (Garry, '87) • Margaret Graham, wife of Herbert (dec.), mother of Monica Harrison (Graham, '82), Helen Hamblin (Graham, '79) and Phillippa Harris (Graham, '84) • Patricia Green (Lenehan, RB '53), mother of Virginia Kelly ('82), sister of Anthea McGeoch (Lenehan, RB '50), Mary Ryan (Lenehan, RB '64), Claire Walker (Lenehan, RB '62) and Margaret Ward (Lenehan, RB '57) • Marie Kearns (Pither, RB '34) mother of Maureen Puckeridge (Kearns, RB '65) • Anthony Keighery, father of Stephen, son of Annette (McDermott, dec. RB '38) brother of Marc (dec.)

• John Kellow, wife of Mary (Gillespie, RB '49) • John Liddy, brother of Sally (RB '67) and Margaret • Angele Lissoir, mother of Anne de Broglio (Lissoir, Jette '58) • Clare Longley (Mahon, RB '67), sister of Mary Last (Mahon, RB '61), Birdie Blackburn (Mahon, '76), Honey Topham (Mahon, '62) and Deidre Turner (Mahon, RB '65) • Fiona Lochtenberg, wife of Mark, mother of Faye Purdon (Tabone, '97) and Jessica (2011)

• Sheila MacRae (Brennan, RB '38), mother of Lisa MacRae Monardo (Macrae,'79) sister of Evelyn Davis (MacRae, dec.

RB '27), Claire McDermott (MacRae, dec. RB '21) and Marie Griffiths (Brennan, dec.

RB '43) • Patricia McKenzie (Horrigan, RB '36), mother of Julia Boland (McKenzie, RB '59), sister of Mary Van Lubeck (Horrigan, dec. RB '34) • Edward McKinley, husband of Margaret (Cape, RB '49) • Margaret MacLurcan (Davis, RB '33) • John Madigan, brother of Marisa Jenkins (Madigan, '80) and Kate Madigan ('81) • Ethel Newman-Watt rscj • Ann O' Brien (Cleary, K '49), mother of Kate Kirwan (O'Brien, '82), Shona ('85), sister of Elizabeth Cleary (K '66), Helen Gallagher (Cleary, K '56), Marie Hansen (Cleary, K '53) and Catherine Juracich (Cleary, K '64) • Anne Pattison (Terrill, Sacré Cœur Melbourne), mother of Julia Ham (Pattison, '81) and Ruth Straton (Pattison, '88) • Mary ("Bunty") O'Mara (Mayo, K '42), mother of Mary-Ellen ('74) and Margaret Anne ('81) • Isobel Paul (Furlong, RB '44), mother of Debora Ambrose (Paul, '70) and Joanne Glaser (Paul, '73)

• John Prior, father of Elizabeth ('70) • Paul Ramsay AO, brother of Anne Thornton (Ramsay, RB '53) and Peter Ramsay • Margaret Riordan (McConnell, RB '43) sister of Cubby Gooden (McConnell, dec. RB '40) • David Roderick, husband of Janet (Henderson, K '60), father of Annabelle ('97) and Charlotte (2000) • Leroy Serisier, wife of Rosemary (Dalton, RB '48) father of Mary-Jane Bluck (dec.

Serisier, RB '74), Annette ('80) and Rosey (dec. '81) • Anne-Marie Spencer (Sacré Cœur Melbourne, '64) • Frank Starr, husband of Denise (Carroll, dec. RB '46), father of Joseph, James, Peter and Catherine Hamilton (Starr, '87) brother of Gloria Burden • Lorna Thompson (Woodgate, K '38), mother of Penny Berlin (Thompson, RB '68), Angela Thompson (RB '69) and Frances Thompson ('71) • Margaret Toohey rscj • Marie Toohey (K'50), aunt of Amelia Toohey ('85) and Sarah Gardiner(Toohey, '81) • Pattie Upton (Hall, K'51), sister of Janice Breslin (Upton, K '53), Barbara Burke (Upton, K '50), Robyn Smith (Upton, K '60) and Jillian Graham (Upton, RB '64) • Ruth Woakes rscj (RB '42) JUL 14 // OPEN GATE

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