Open Gate Magazine - Winter 2023

Winter Edition 2023

2023

What's inside PAGE 04 A New Era in Leadership: Welcome Erica Thomas PAGE 06 A Vision for the Future: Our New Strategic Plan PAGE 07 News PAGE 012 Outstanding Student Achievements PAGE 016 An Exceptional Boarding Experience PAGE 018 Congratulations to the Class of 2022 PAGE 020 Our New Teaching and Learning Framework PAGE 022 Our New Student Wellbeing Framework PAGE 024 A Global Outlook PAGE 026 Our Sacred Heart Educators PAGE 028 Senior Play: Daisy Pulls if Off PAGE 030 Fostering a Passion for STEM PAGE 032 Supporting International Students PAGE 034 Junior School Masterplan Update PAGE 036 Learning from the Past PAGE 038 Community and Alumnae

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A New Era in Leadership: Welcome Erica Thomas Change can bring a fresh perspective and renewed energy

“Some of the staff are the same. Some girls that I taught are

that can revitalise the entire learning community. But it’s also

now parents at the School. That definitely makes me feel old!”

important that with that new leadership comes a respect and

That so many former students send their children here

understanding of the values and ethos that make up a school.

highlights what Erica loves about KRB.

At the start of Term 1, 2023, we welcomed Erica Thomas as the

“I think that's one thing that was drawing me back to the

7th Principal of Kincoppal-Rose Bay (since the amalgamation

School. That Sacred Heart culture… this real willingness to give

of Rose Bay Convent and Kincoppal Elizabeth Bay). In March

back. And I believe that is the enduring part of the School.

we gathered as a whole school community for her inauguration

You've only got to walk down the main part of the corridor,

which involved a special Mass and Ceremony. We were joined

past that amazing chapel and feel that something very special

by many special guests including the Chair and representatives

happens here. Everyone describes it to me,” she enthused.

from Sophia Education Ministries, the KRB Board Chair and other Board members, as well as past KRB Principals and current

"To me, Mrs Thomas is the embodiment of the philosophy of leading with the wisdom of the Sacred Heart,” Emma Kennedy, Head Girl 2022/2023

ANZNET Principals who flew in for the event. As part of the Mass, our student choir sang a song entitled "Go on Advancing" which was written especially for the event by Father Christopher Wilcock sj, who has composed many beautiful pieces of music for our School.

Board Chair Dr Mark Sinclair says that, in Erica we have

We are fortunate to have welcomed both an opportunity for

someone who will add to the rich legacy of the School: “I think

growth and a sense of familiarity with our new principal, Mrs

Erica’s main focus has always been delivering the best possible

Erica Thomas. She joined us in January 2023 after working

outcomes in education, wrapped in the care that our educators

as Head of School at Newcastle Grammar and prior to that at

can provide here. We welcome her home and, without a doubt,

Queenwood School for Girls.

she will do a great job.”

However, in the 2000s, she spent nine years at Kincoppal –

One of Erica’s first tasks is to define the new KRB Strategic

Rose Bay, in the Head of History, Director of Boarding and

Plan. This vision is one of innovation and growth, but with

Director of Teaching and Learning roles. In the 15 years since

an aim to make sure our School continues to be a place of

she left the school, she’s noticed some significant changes.

nurturing and support. The plan is featured in more detail on the following pages. Erica is confident this new strategic vision

“The Jean Marie Flynn Year 12 Learning Hub now exists. Our

for the School will nurture growth and empower every student

Early Learning Centre and Sophie's Place were in their infancy when I left. The School is bigger too. Although boarding was

to reach their potential.

always strong, it’s so much bigger now. And there's a much

Mrs Thomas is looking forward to getting to know the

greater subject selection for the HSC,” she said.

community well and working with them to deliver a well rounded, holistic education: “What a joy it is for me to be back

However, there are many things that haven’t changed at all, like

in this environment and to do what I do. I loved it years ago and

the feeling she gets from the students.

I’m loving it again,” she concluded.

“What I loved about them was their energy, their incredible commitment to learning and often the humour that they brought into classrooms every day,” she said.

There are even some familiar faces.

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A Vision for the Future: Our New Strategic Plan

KINCOPPAL-ROSE BAY SCHOOL

The Strategic Plan 2023-2026 provides a solid road map to intentionally respond to the challenges facing schools today and into the future, by identifying some key focus areas.

The first focus area relates to our Sacred Heart charism; that distinct Sacred Heart ethos is the first and most important of the six pillars of the KRB Strategic Plan.

“This is about who we are as a School and how we live our mission. We know that an understanding of spirituality and an understanding of connectedness is so important to young

“In order to provide an enhanced learning framework for

people. That gives them a framework to lead and to manage their lives,” Principal Erica Thomas explained.

students, we also need to attract and keep the best and

Intertwined in this is the importance of service, both within the

recognition and reward. We are further developing our strong

brightest teachers and the fourth key focus area explores staff

School and in the wider community. “You're trying to merge

employee value proposition which ensures that we have good

these so that you get this understanding that in the end, you're

rewards for our staff, and that they feel as though they're part of

not only just rewarding the person you're serving. It's about

something that's really important,” Erica stated.

doing good and feeling good,” Erica explained.

Another pivotal part of the Strategic Plan is around enhancing

The key focus area of global connectivity focusses on developing

the already powerful student wellbeing program that exists

a global mindset which has become an important skill for students

at KRB. “We’ve come up with an acronym called, SELF+. This

in today's interconnected world. Fortunately, there are many

stands for ‘Social Emotional Learning to Flourish. Students need

resources for KRB students to foster international connections.

really strong programs to help them negotiate how they interact with others and how they understand themselves. So when

“We're very lucky that we're connected with 150 Sacred Heart

they leave, they have a sense of confidence and resilience; all of

schools around the world. There are opportunities for students and staff to work on projects, do virtual conferencing and

those things that will help them flourish,” she said.

even go on exchanges across the world. We want to see that

This includes a language based on the positive education

understanding and global perspective in our students,” Erica

philosophies of Martin Seligman. “This framework ensures

highlighted.

that there is one set of language from the moment students come into the School to the moment they leave. As part of our

The third key focus area pertains to Teaching and Learning.

program, parents are also encouraged to join this wellbeing

Erica Thomas has introduced a common teaching and learning

journey through a series of information nights: “These evenings

framework across the primary and secondary schools: “It’s a

are designed to provide advice for parents on how they might

framework that provides deep learning experiences and ensures

negotiate some of the ups and downs, particularly in adolescent

we’re using data effectively to track students and to inform our practice. The goal is also to help develop student agency so

years,” Erica explained.

they become confident learners and know how to learn and

The final key focus area is around sustainability, considering

problem solve. Artificial Intelligence is one area that students

how to make sure we can continue our first-class educational

and teachers are working through. Although it was banned for

offering well into the future. “This looks at how we ensure

the first half of the year, they will gradually allow access once

that we are making the best choices we can. It ensures we

staff learn how to use it effectively in the classroom: “It’s out

are building facilities that will really be useful, prominent and

there, so we need to get students to critique it, particularly at

wonderful for the children of the future,” said Erica Thomas.

that upper secondary level,” Erica explained.

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NEWS LEADING AI EXPERT SPEAKS AT KRB In June, KRB hosted Professor Toby Walsh, a leading Artificial Intelligence expert from UNSW, for a special presentation about AI and the future of education.

In his presentation, Professor Walsh gave the audience an optimistic view of the future, while recognising many of the challenges posed by AI, including the difficulty in detecting truth. Professor Walsh was keen to remind the audience that the human brain and being human can never be replaced

by AI and, if we use it wisely, we can potentially change our world. The future of learning will be different, but AI also provides us with an opportunity to help craft what this might

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FOUR YEAR 12 STUDENTS RECEIVE SACRAMENTS On Pentecost Sunday, four Year 12 boarding students received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Congratulations to Holly Clarke, Charlotte Armstrong, Zara Fahey and Lilli Monie.

Three of these girls also received their First Holy Communion at the same time. The four students were well supported by various family members, the Boarding community and Year 12 peers. This was a culmination of the wishes of the girls and the support of Mrs Fairthorne, Head of Sheldon House. Thank you to their sponsors, as well as Fr Christopher for his support and Bishop Terry Brady for presiding at the Confirmation.

look like as we increasingly personalise learning for each child.

STAFF SPIRITUALITY DAY PUTS SACRED HEART GOAL INTO ACTION

KRB STUDENTS VOLUNTEER TO SHARE THEIR TALENTS WITH THE COMMUNITY

The 2023 Sacred Heart Focus Goal is "A Social Awareness

Alexander Kitto (Year 6) performed recently on the Tenor

that Impels to Action."

At the Staff Spirituality Day in Term 2, staff were invited to embrace this goal and set an example of putting social awareness into action, as Sacred Heart educators.

Staff participated in several outreach activities including cleaning works at our local Parish, clearing rubbish at four local beaches and generously donating blood. Another group worked at the St Vincent de Paul Society Headquarters to prepare sandwiches and fruit salad packs for the Vinnies Night Patrol Van and also helped to sort donations. Back on site, staff groups worked to collate 600 Snack Packs for the Vinnies Night Patrol, while others created 16 children’s blankets for a women’s refuge.

Saxophone at a Chinese Community Centre function.

Alexander started learning the saxaphone in Year 4 as part of the Band Program. He has gone on to master the instrument and performs regularly in the community.

Holly Zaki (Year 7) is a regular volunteer at her local Parish, particularly in the area of Music Ministry. She has volunteered with some other parishioners and friends to participate in art classes and music performances for nearby nursing homes and has also been involved in the preparation of food for St Canice’s kitchen.

NEWS SENIOR SCHOOL DISCOVERY DAY In May we were delighted to welcome our Year 7, 2024 girls for our first ever Year 7 Senior School Discovery Day. Year 6 students from KRB and other schools had the opportunity to meet and get to know each other, participate in Technology, Music and Science Lessons in Senior School classrooms and play games. The girls enjoyed the opportunity to get to know other girls who will be joining them on the KRB journey next year and to experience a day in the life of a KRB Senior School student.

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KRB PARTICIPATES IN SENIOR ETHICS OLYMPIAD FOR THE FIRST TIME On May 12, two KRB teams participated in the NSW Senior Ethics Olympiad for the first time. They gained valuable opportunities to draw informed conclusions and address complex issues with a nuanced understanding of multiple perspectives. The teams consisted of Senior Blue team members: Holly Dawson, Maggie Eisenhauer, Emily Pham, Florence Norfolk, Mia Perry, and Ally Heinemann; Senior Brown team members: Harriet Cassidy, Matilda Curran, Jessica Pitt, Harriet Raper and Zoe Tregarthen. We congratulate our Senior Blue Team for achieving overall fifth place. Both teams are to be commended for receiving an honourable mention from the judges for their respectful discourse, solid commentary and responses. In November last year our two teams of younger students also did very well.

The KRB Green Team - Emily Bartlett, Lara Howard, Aemelia Ireland, Amelia Maher, Annabel Mills and Catherine Thorp achieved a place in the top 5, while the KRB Purple Team -

BREAKING DOWN THE 2023 FEDERAL BUDGET Year 11 and 12 Economics students analysed the Commonwealth Government Budget to understand fiscal

Philippa Brunker, JadeRose Duffy, Giselle Langley, Ava West and Zoe Zancanaro received an honourable mention from the judges for their respectful discourse, solid commentary and the way they listened and responded to the other teams' viewpoints.

policy in action. At the KRB Budget Breakfast, students worked together to break down the components of the budget to assess the impacts on key groups in Australian society.

On Tuesday 16 May, Economics students attended a Budget Dinner hosted by St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill where guest speaker Mr Matthew Comyn, CEO of the Commonwealth Bank, gave his insights on the Budget.

Working with boys from Joeys and girls from other schools, our students were able to engage with Economics on a theoretical, practical and social level. Group analysis is integral to the students’ ability to apply their knowledge to current economic news.

VISIT FROM TAIWAN SACRED HEART SCHOOL STUDENTS On Friday 2 June, we welcomed 28 girls to our School from a Sacred Heart school in Taiwan. It was a great experience for the students, where they learnt a lot about Taiwanese culture. Students participated in a series of workshops, which included school tours, language sharing and National Reconciliation Week activities.

NEWS FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOP In late May, our Years 11 and 12 Boarding students attended a

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VISIT FROM NYC SACRED HEART SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER

Financial Literacy seminar presented by Michelle Bowes from

KRB is part of a unique international network of 150+ Sacred

Money Queens. The workshop was also filmed by a crew

Heart Schools in 41 countries. In Term 1, we were delighted to

from the Today Show and three boarders were interviewed.

host a staff member from the Convent of the Sacred Heart

KRB was featured in a segment the following week about

School in New York City. Warren Perry is the Aquatics Director

Financial Literacy in schools.

and Head Coach Varsity Swimming at the School and a coach of elite athletes. He was pleased to meet with our Principal, Erica Thomas, Hamid Mobarrez, the Head of KRB Swimming and our Heads of Sports. Warren commented on the real similarities between the Sacred Heart schools.

"Walking around KRB you see prominently the Sacred Heart Goals and St Madeleine Sophie Barat. This is the same in every Sacred Heart School. Though we have our unique cultures, the five goals provide unity across all the schools.”

Warren visited Sydney to discuss ideas for exchange opportunities between KRB and the Convent of the Sacred

‘ROOFTOP BEES’ VISITS OUR ELC

Heart School in NYC.

In Term 2, children from Sophie’s Place and Joigny participated in an incursion with Ren and John from ‘Rooftop Bees’. The children were captivated by Ren and John’s close-up interactive experience with the bees and had the opportunity to see into the usually hidden workings of an active hive, take part in a ‘waggle’ dance that bees do, learn about safety around bees, learn the different types of bees and their purpose, as well as taste honey from the local Sydney area. The children had the chance to pour their very own jar of honey to take home. Sophie’s Place students have been engaged in conceptual research into the subject ‘The Nature of Unseen Worlds; An Invitation to Visit the Hidden.’

This research has focused on observing the children’s engagement in the dance between the real and the imagined.

Bees have become a protagonist in the children’s research into hidden worlds, as they explore the hidden workings of a beehive and the magical contrast between abstract and concrete ideas.

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE SCHOOL During the Winter break, KRB was privileged to host over 100 students from all over Australia and overseas at our campus, as part of the world-renowned University of Sydney Science School. Our harbourside campus provided a base for the students who travelled to Sydney University each day to attend the Science School workshops.

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KRB BOARD MEMBER AWARDED NSW PREMIER'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

GIRLS CUT CURLS FOR CHARITY

KRB Board Member and parent, Lorraine Tarabay, was

Year 12 girls volunteered to have their hair cut or sell goodies

presented by former member for Vaucluse, Gabrielle Upton,

through the Bake Sale to raise funds to support the work of

with a NSW Premier's Community Service Award. Gabrielle

the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse, a hospital dedicated to treating

described Lorraine as a truly worthy recipient and a servant

and researching cancer. By donating their hair to Sustainable

leader who leads by example: “She was a former Sydney

Salons, the girls who had their hair cut have helped create

and New York investment banker but chose to generously

wigs for those fighting cancer. Over $45,000 was raised

dedicate her time and skills to the community. Her service has

through the initiative, which is a remarkable achievement.

In late May we held our annual KRB Girls Cut Curls Fundraiser.

been to global and local causes at the same time as Chair of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, on the Board of Global Women Leaders, providing pro-bono strategic advice to humanitarian aid agencies and as a member of the Venice Council for Australia's representation at the Venice Biennale, and the Tate Museum’s International Council. I can think of no worthier recipient of a NSW Premier’s Community Service Award!”

PLANTING TREES FOR THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE PROGRAM In March we had the pleasure of welcoming Allegra Spender, Federal Member for Wentworth, for a special tree planting

SHARING IN HARMONY WEEK IN ELC

ceremony on Fernon Fields. This was to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II reaching her Platinum Jubilee milestone

Harmony Week was marked in a variety of ways at KRB. In

in 2022. The planting of trees was funded through the Planting

our ELC, children celebrated by wearing either the colour of

Trees for the Queen's Canopy Program which was made

Harmony Day (orange) or an item that was reflective of their

possible thanks to a grant from the Australian Government.

cultural background. Parents were invited to cook and share a meal from their culture. The children embraced this rich learning opportunity with enthusiasm.

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MARKING RECONCILIATION WEEK

SACRED HEART DAY CELEBRATIONS

Our community recognised National Reconciliation Week

In June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart, we came

through a wide range of activities, aimed at providing each

together to celebrate our community and our rich traditions.

person with time to reflect on how they can use their voice to

The Procession of the Lanterns, held the night before Sacred

contribute to change in our community.

Heart Day, sees our boarders process through the School

From creating a Sorry Day pole in the ELC to planting hands in our Sea of Hands installation in the Junior and Senior Schools, each participant had the opportunity to consider how we can live out this year’s theme to ‘Be a Voice for Generations’.

Chapel singing hymns by candlelight. This beautiful centuryold tradition is shared with Sacred Heart Schools all over the world. Sacred Heart Day celebrations, held on Friday 16 June, commenced with a Mass in the MTC. This day is an annual highlight for all our community, with so many memories made as students embrace the many fun and creative activities taking place throughout the day.

HARVARD MODEL UNITED NATIONS In Term 2, four Year 8 students participated in the Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) online competition. Over four days, Olivia Mackenzie, Kristen Cole, Michelle Davis and Kiu (Chloe) Lee, researched, wrote, and debated the viewpoints of their assigned countries - Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Germany.

They negotiated resolutions for issues such as trade and development, the right to education, and population growth.

Through analysing different perspectives, employing empathy, and developing their negotiation skills, the students were able to champion their countries' interests and work collaboratively to develop policies that would enact change.

A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR OUR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES This year we have made significant changes to the prospective family experience. Our enrolment process is now fully online and prospective parents are given access to a personalised dashboard with all necessary information.

Our Information Sessions have changed as well. The new Discovery Mornings in the Senior School now include a visit to classrooms in action, so our visitors are able to see the wonderful teaching and learning that happens at KRB.

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Outstanding Student Achievements Allegra McDonald (Year 11) was acknowledged at the Academic

Holly Zaki (Year 7) achieved an A with Honours in her AMEB

Excellence Awards Ceremony at the University of Sydney.

5th Grade Violin examination. Fifth grade is for candidates who

Each year, all schools in NSW nominate one student at the

have reached a solid intermediate level, have consolidated their

end of Year 10 for this prestigious award, acknowledging their

technique, and are able to master more complex rhythms and

academic achievements.

display coordination.

In March, our Year 9 and 10 students competed in the

Brideah Cronin (Year 9) and Siena Taylor (Year 11) both won

University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering

prizes in the Waverley Youth Art Competition 2023. Brideah’s

Challenge. Their exceptional skills and teamwork resulted in

artwork was entitled "Utopian Landscape" and Siena’s was

them placing 1st in the Bridge Challenge, which was the hardest

"Where is this Story Going?"

challenge of the day. Their bridge, which weighed less than 90g,

The KRB and St. Catherine’s team made it all the way to the

was able to sustain 5kg of weight driven across it. They also

finals of the FIRST Robotics Competition in Wollongong and

placed 1st in the Flight Challenge, scoring a perfect 100 in all 3

ended up as the 5th placed alliance. The team included year

components. In addition, they placed 2nd in the Helter Skelter

12 students Phoebe Bugden, Melissa Calabro, Elise Courtney,

Shelter and ElectraCITY challenges, as well as 3rd in Stringways.

Olivia Gabriel, Isabella Gilchrist Pretel, Jade Melvey-Lester, and

Their outstanding performance earned them 4th place overall,

Phoebe Oayda and Year 11 students Lucinda Adams, Zara Holt,

and they were the highest scoring all-female team. The

Leica Kurnadi, Poppy Minchin, Aoibhe Morris, Emily Pham, Zoe

team included Year 9 students Emily Bartlett, Brideah Cronin,

Tregarthen, and Zara Melvey-Lester, from Year 10.

JadeRose Duffy, Emilia Glynn and Antigone Helth and Year 10 students, Amelia Gopsha, Piper Cornell, Imogen Hood, Shiyue

Our Chinese Debating Team won each of the three rounds of

(Amelia) Hu, Poppy James, Sienna Johnson, Regan Madison,

the 2023 NSW High School Chinese Debating League. They

Milana Marsh, Rosie Meikle, Zara Melvey-Lester, Jessica Meyer,

made it to the Grand Final and were runners up, a phenomenal

India O’Connor, Aleksia Park, Ariella Perkins, Mia Perry, Bridget

achievement. Congratulations to Jiaqi Lisa Li (Year 12), Tiantian

Sharman, Edie Sonand, Ella Wilson, Chloe Woo, Chloe Yang and

Agi Wang (Year 11), Yunshu Nicole Yang (Year 9), Jingyi Jenny

Annie Zhang.

Zhang (Year 9), Jiaxu Katie Liu (Year 9), Keyu Rosalie Liu, (Year 9) and Zimo Bella Xia (Year 9).

Regan Madison (Year 10) was selected for the highly

The Primary A ISDA Debating Team, consisting of Year 6

competitive UNSW Civil and Environmental Engineering

students Vera Febo, Lucy Gladstone, Emily Harris, Owen Jarrett

Work Experience Program which she completed in Term 2.

The program involved exploring a range of engineering projects

and Angelina Peng, finished at the top of their pool at the end

from coastal and port infrastructure to road, transport and

of the Preliminary Rounds, reaching the Semifinals. This is a feat

geotechnical engineering and included daily field trips to a

that has not been achieved by a KRB primary team since 2018.

range of engineering sites across Sydney.

At the Junior Athletics Championships, Poppy O’Brien (Year

The Year 10 Debating Team made it to the ISDA Grand Finals

8) ran in the 3km event and came 4th in the State. In the 2km

and were runners up. The team included Lucy Maher, Niamh

Steeplechase she came 1st in the State. She also finished 4th at

Bowra, Charlotte Field, Ariella Perkins and Amelia Gopsha.

the CIS championships, representing IGSA and KRB. Poppy was selected to represent the combined independent schools at the

Charlotte Thorp (Year 11) received a Credit in 5th Grade AMEB

NSW All Schools Championships in Term 3.

Flute. This Semester Charlotte also placed first in the Preliminary Course of Music 1. Charlotte is ably taught by Ms Kate Proctor

Sharon Wu (Year 4) competed at the Equestrian NSW State

and is to be commended for this great result.

Interschool Championships in Sydney. Despite this event being Sharon's first ever Interschool Equestrian Competition, 012

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INDIA BEALE

EVIE LANDMAN

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

MILA HALL

CHARLOTTE THORP

ALLEGRA MCDONALD

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS CARNIVAL

NORTH WEST EQUESTRIAN EXPO

NORFOLK GOLF INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

INDIGO BELL

HOLLY ZAKI

WHISTLER CUP FESTIVAL CANADA

RUBY TONELLI-SMITH

ROBOTICS

NSWCIS CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

WAVERLEY YOUTH ART COMPETITION 2023

SENIOR BADMINTON TEAM

IPSHA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY WATER POLO

IPSHA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

AMELIE ZUZA TITO

CHINESE DEBATING TEAM

SHARON WU

YEAR 3 & 4 BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

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IGSA SWIMMING CARNIVAL

FELISHA KWOK

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“WHERE IS THE STORY GOING? BY SIENA TAYLOR (YEAR 11)

she performed exceptionally well, placing 6th in her 45cm

each integral to the team securing 3 wins out of 4 matches,

Jumping Group.

achieving an impressive second place in the overall competition.

Georgia Kirkby (Year 12), Violet Levy (Year 9), Lottie Ryan (Year 9),

The Year 3 and 4 Boys Basketball Team competed against

Polly Durning (Year 9) and Emma Austin (Year 7) competed in the

Newington, Knox, Grammar, Cranbrook and Scots in the Term

North West Equestrian Expo. Georgia was named Champion

1 IPSHA Basketball Competition and went through the season

of Medium Freestyle Dressage, and Emma won a ribbon in each

undefeated!

class of the Gymkhana. Polly also came 2nd in Team Penning in a

The KRB 1 Basketball Team went undefeated throughout the

composite team.

whole of Term 2 and as a result, won the S02 IGSA Division.

Felisha Kwok (Year 7) won two Gold Medals and a Silver Medal

Allegra McDonald (Year 11) represented NSW at the 2023

as part of the Under 18 NSW Dragon Boat Junior Team at a

National Netball Championships in Darwin. Allegra played

competition in Albury.

for the NSW 17U team and her team made the Grand Final and narrowly lost to Queensland by 2 points.

Tiffany Gorman (Year 10) and Jessica Gorman (Year 8) represented Australia at the Whistler Cup Festival in Canada.

Ruby Daniel (Year 6), Imogen Tully (Year 5) and Sophie Jarrett (Year

Tiffany finished 14th in the Super G and 19th in the Giant

5) were selected in Randwick’s Representative Netball Squad.

Slalom events while Jessica finished 27th in Giant Slalom and 36th in Slalom events. They competed in the Rocky Mountain

Our top Year 6 Netball Team, KRB 21, finished as minor

Championships which is a 20 series event across Colorado.

premiers of the U12 Div 1 Randwick Netball Competition,

Jessica qualified for the age championships in all her events

winning 12 out of 13 games. They also went undefeated at the

and Tiffany won the U16 Super G event.

Netball Schools Cup in May. Team members included Ruby Daniel, Willow Flaxman, Lucy Gladstone, Valentina Heysen,

Our Senior Badminton Team was victorious in their Final in

Sofia Horder, Annabel Lynch, Angelina Peng, Talia Sanchez,

early April. Nina Geng (Year 11), Tiantian Wang (Year 11), Charlotte

Lillian Wenmohs and Amelie Zuza Tito.

Fu (Year 11), Amelia Hu (Year 10) and Anabel Jiang (Year 10) have

Amelie Zuza Tito (Year 6) was one of 10 girls from across

worked hard with their coach and improved their skills over the

Sydney selected to represent the IPSHA Netball Team. Her

course of the competition.

team competed in the CIS Netball Championships and finished

Ella Tang (Year 12) represented Australia at the World Fencing

3rd overall.

Championships in Bulgaria. Her team finished 21st overall with

Three Year 6 Students – Lucinda Gladstone, Lillian Wenmohs

Ella ranking in the top 100 fencers in the world.

and Millie Zuza Tito – represented the Sydney University

Lucie Norburn (Year 11) represented the Southern Rebels Under

Lions Water Polo Club in the State Cup held at Orange in

20 team in the National Touch Football League in Coffs

March. They were undefeated throughout the weekend and

Harbour. The team finished in 8th place.

won the Grand Final.

Indigo Bell (Year 11) competed at the National Junior Classic

Matilda Waugh (Year 12) was selected to participate with the

Australian Basketball Championship. Her team is the first

Australian U17 Water Polo Squad in an intense training camp

NSW female U18 team to ever win and bring the Gold back over

in Europe. Annabelle Waugh in Year 10 has also been selected

the NSW border. Indigo is now the 2023 National Champion for

to represent Australia for her respective age group. Annabelle

both basketball and 3×3 Hustle.

travelled to the USA to also take part in a training camp with her

Three KRB students were selected to represent IGSA in the U/16

team before playing fixtures against USA U17 team. Matilda was

team at the NSWCIS Basketball Championships. Indigo Bell

also selected to represent IGSA Opens age group at the CIS

(Year 11), Chloe Yang (Year 10) and Milana Marsh (Year 10) were

Water Polo Championships.

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"UTOPIAN LANDSCAPE" BY BRIDEAH CRONIN (YEAR 9)

Over the Term 1 break, Hunter Kwan (Year 6) travelled

the 10 years 200m sprint with a time of 31.06s, and Sebastian

to Vietnam to compete in the Norfolk Golf Invitational

O’Connor (Year 6) set a new record in the 11 years 800m run

Tournament. Hunter came away with two prizes, including a

with a time of 2mins 43.7s.

new Titleist golf bag and a round of golf for 4 people at the

Three KRB swimmers, Mila Hall (Year 8), Georgia Sone (Year

New South Wales Golf Club. Hunter has been nominated to

10) and Maddie Sone, competed at the National Swimming

represent CIS at the NSWPSSA Golf Championships.

Championships on the Gold Coast. Mila Hall made the Finals

At the IGSA Swimming Carnival, Annabelle Waugh (Year 10),

in 50m and 100m Freestyle and finished 12th in the country in

Matilda Waugh (Year 12), Mila Hall (Year 8), Mia Davidson (Year

her age group. Georgia also swam Personal Best times for both

9), Georgia Sone (Year 10) and Ruby Tonelli-Smith (Year 12).

of her events – the 50m Freestyle and 100m Freestyle. Maddie

were all finalists in their events.

competed in the 4 x 50 Freestyle Relay and the team finished 39th out of 60 relay teams.

Ruby Tonelli-Smith (Swim Captain, Year 12) represented KRB at the NSW All Schools Swimming Championships. Ruby

Six KRB students competed at the NSW Surf Life Saving

came 1st in the 200m Butterfly and 2nd in the 100M Butterfly.

Championships as part of the North Bondi team. Evie

As a result of her amazing performance, Ruby was selected to

Landman (Year 5) won a Gold Medal for Board Rescue. Lillian

race at the National Championships in August at the Olympic

Wenmohs (Year 6) won a Gold Medal for Individual Board, Surf

Park Aquatic Centre. Ruby is also in the running for a leadership

Team and the All-Age Board Relay as well as a Silver Medal in

position at the event and may have the opportunity to captain

the U12 Board Relay. Lucy Gladstone (Year 6) won a Gold Medal

the NSW team. She also represented KRB at the NSWCIS

for Surf Team and a Silver Medal for Board Relay.

Championships where she came 1st in the 50m Butterfly, 2nd

Year 6 students Vera Febo, Lillian Wenmohs and Indigo

in the 100 Butterfly and 1st in the 200m Butterfly, breaking the

Levy represented IPSHA in the NSWCIS Cross Country

record which had been set in 2013 by over a second.

Championships. Vera finished 16th, Indigo 23rd and Lillian 20th

Lillian Wenmohs (Year 6) represented the IPSHA Swim Team

in races that included almost 100 athletes from all over the state.

in the U12 50m Backstroke and 50m Freestyle at the NSWCIS

India Beale (Year 11) came first in her age group (16-19yrs) in the

Swimming Championships.

1km Cole Classic Ocean Swim. This placed her 8th out of 863

Two students broke records at this year’s Junior School

females and 49th out of a total of 1791 race participants, many

Athletics Carnival. Billie Rollo (Year 5) set a new record in

of whom were elite swimmers.

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An Exceptional Boarding Experience What makes an excellent boarding school? Is it opportunities for

“We don't pretend that they don't exist. We acknowledge the

teaching and learning? Is it strong communication links with families

existence of all these sorts of risks and dangers, and try to talk

and students? Is it innovation or a supportive home environment?

about them constructively,” Anne Maree said.

According to the 2023 Australian Education Awards, it’s all

Technology is one area where personal responsibility is key.

these things. We’re thrilled to announce that KRB has been

“We tend not to say that they're doing something wrong with

declared as being up there with the best. We have recently been

their technology. We emphasise that without the constant

shortlisted as a finalist in the category of most Outstanding

distractions of technology, girls can benefit from uninterrupted

Boarding School in Australia.

study practices and routines and achieve optimal sleep hygiene.

Director of Boarding, Anne-Maree Bennett, says, “We have been

Our message is that a good night's sleep is really beneficial to

recognised as a School that is still meeting the needs of families and

brain growth and physical development,” Anne-Maree explained.

boarding students. We are one of the oldest girls boarding schools

According to the girls, this approach makes it feel more like

in NSW and, though we have been welcoming boarders since 1882,

home. “I really love the way we go into the common rooms and

we are not a School that's resting on our laurels. We have a heritage

watch movies together,” Year 8 student Hattie said.

site, but we must evolve our offerings and remain relevant to the world the girls live in, and to hone the skills and capacities our

It’s also important for the girls to feel comfortable enough to

boarders need to navigate their world,” she explained.

make mistakes and know they’ll be supported and not shamed.

Teenagers of today face unique challenges and Anne-Maree

According to Head of Woodward House, Sarah Metcalfe, it’s

notes that as caregivers, it’s important to stay informed of the

important to provide an environment where the girls (and

latest research and practices. “We talk a lot about the current

families) feel known, understood and well-supported.

research and what we can implement in the boarding space to

“Our philosophy is grounded in Positive Psychology. This means

mitigate or foster certain things that will be beneficial to the girls'

that we build positive relationships with all of our boarding

growth,” she said.

families, recognise each girl’s accomplishments, great or small,

An example of this was inspired by the consent petition that was

offer opportunities for girls to find meaning and purpose, to

circulated a few years ago by Chantal Contos, a student from

enhance positive emotions, so that each girl can grow, through

another local school.

challenges and mistakes, to be the best version of herself. This is a journey which the girls, their families and boarding staff walk

“We agreed that it was important to work on male/female

together,” she explained.

friendships so we initiated a series of activities and have come to benefit from ongoing connections with the local boys' and

For Year 10 student Jo, this welcoming approach works. “The

girls' boarding schools that enable Kincoppal-Rose Bay boarders

staff are really good like that. You can be really open with them.

shared outings, visits and dinners. We wanted to empower the

They've been here for a long time and they’ve gone through so

girls with the confidence and social skills to grow authentic

many situations with girls that they know how to approach your

relationships,” she said.

problems and try to help,” she said.

The boarding staff have also undertaken significant education

There’s one thing that the award criteria doesn't mention: the

around things like cyber safety and vaping to make sure the

relationships forged thanks to boarding. According to the girls,

girls are informed and able to make good decisions, and staff

that’s the main thing they love about KRB boarding.

are equipped to have robust and effective conversations with

“They're like your sisters. And it just becomes so easy and

boarders on these issues.

natural. It's like your second home pretty much,” Year 12 student Molly concluded.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

bands. Mathematics results were also consistent with 67% of Advanced students, 81% of Extension 1 and 100% of Extension 2 students achieving in the top two bands. In Drama, Lauren Whiting and Emily Chubb achieved 5th and 6th place respectively in the State and 100% of students achieved in the top two bands. We also achieved showcase and selection nominations for OnStage. Design and Technology also achieved showcase nominations, a First in State place and 87% of the cohort achieved in the top two bands. In Visual Arts, 93% of students achieved in the top two bands.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022. They achieved

We also celebrate the outstanding HSIE results with 76% of

outstanding results despite the challenges they faced. They

Business Studies, 80% of Ancient History, 100% of Economics,

began the HSC in the longest lockdown this State had

72% of Geography, 72% of Modern History, and 88% of Legal

experienced. Many of the markers of transition into their senior years were lost because of restrictions and cancellations. We

Studies students achieving in the top two bands.

are so proud of the way they managed this time and, while we

In Languages, 100% of the Italian Beginners and Chinese

wish it could have been a smoother path, we encourage the

and Literature cohorts achieved in the top two bands, whilst

whole cohort to take with them the confidence that they can

we also achieved First in Course in French Extension. Finally,

overcome challenges that they may face in the future. Despite

we acknowledge the achievements in Chemistry with 64%

these very unique circumstances, this cohort still contributed

achieving in the top two bands, Physics with 80% of students

strongly to the life of the School and for this they should be

achieving in the top two bands, and PDHPE with 67% of

proud.

students achieving in the top two bands.

The median ATAR of the Class of 2022 was the equal highest

Angela Thomas Director of Pedagogy

the School has seen in the last 5 years and almost half of the cohort (48%) achieved an ATAR of 90 or over. The nine All-

Graduate Destinations for the Class of 2022

rounders completed a wide range of courses, displaying talents across many areas. A high proportion of the cohort chose

Law, Arts, Politics & Int’l Studies

extension subjects, embracing the challenges these presented.

Commerce / Business / Economics

There were many nominations across a wide range of practical

Gap Year

and creative arts subjects, which is a testament to this cohort’s

Social Work, Nursing & Health

ability to work independently and harness their talents. Their

Pyscology & Criminology

teachers and I are delighted that so many students achieved

Design & Architecture

personal bests in their subject results: each student’s personal

Science, English & Maths

growth is the real story of their HSC journey. Congratulations

Communications & Media

once again!

Agriculture & Animal Science Medical Science

Erica Thomas Principal

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UTS

including one student, Annalisa Morcos, who achieved 13th place

Overseas

in the state in English Advanced. Our students excelled in the

Interstate

English Advanced course with 93% of students achieving results

Others (incl. UNE, ACU & Newcastle)

in the top two bands. In English Extension I, 94% of students

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TOP ACHIEVERS Emma Briand

99.8

Abbey Ridgewell

99.65

Annalisa Morcos

99.5

Hailey Thill-Turke

99.45

Yufei Shao

99.35

Anzhuo (Joan) Qiu

99.15

Sophie Joseph

99.15

Emily Chubb

99.1

Lily Fogg

98.9

Isabella Bustos-McNeil

98.75

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STUDENTS WITH AN ATAR OF 90 & ABOVE

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FIRST IN STATE DESIGN & TECH FIRST IN STATE FRENCH EXTENSION

KRB RANK IN SYDNEY MORNING HERALD TOP SCHOOLS

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY:

DRAMA: ONSTAGE NOMINATIONS

SHAPE NOMINATIONS

INDIVIDUAL PROJECT

GROUP PERFORMANCE

Emma Briand

Nominated

Thomasina Cook

Theatre Criticism Selected

Lola Hunter

Nominated

Anoushka Nesbitt

Theatre Criticism Nominated

Bleed for the Lead’ Emily Chubb, Thomasina Cook, Anoushka Nesbitt, Lauren Whiting

Erica Eather

Nominated

Nominated

Emily Chubb

Performance Nominated

Lauren Whiting

Performance Nominated

‘Boys will be boys’ Scarlett Fletcher, Edwina Robertson, Charlotte Summers Nominated

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Soaring Higher: Our new Teaching and Learning Framework In line with our new Strategic Plan 2023-2026, KRB has recently launched a new Teaching and Learning framework.

The new framework articulates strategic priorities that embed excellence in learning from our youngest learners in our ELC right through to our senior students, so they are equipped as lifelong learners when they graduate from KRB.

As a community of learners, our Learner Attributes allow us to journey together as we re-imagine the future of learning with courage and confidence.

Our framework sets out our vision for all teaching and learning, including the professional practice of our teachers and designing optimum learning experiences for our students.

The framework builds capacity in our teaching staff as a community of learners through purposeful, best-practice professional learning.

Data informed decision-making will shape our educational design and a genuine partnership between teachers and students will be fostered as they engage in rich learning experiences.

We encourage our learners to strive for academic excellence by growing student agency, so they own their learning, take supported risks and are outward looking. To achieve these aims

These learner attributes provide us with an aspirational vision

at KRB, our pedagogy aims to develop in all our learners, five

for future-focused learning that equips all students to develop

key learning attributes including:

the skills essential to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving world. Rich learning is characterised by consistent,

• Critical and Creative Thinking

developmentally sequenced opportunities to build and apply

• Metacognition

critical and creative thinking processes. The explicit teaching of

• Active Citizenship

metacognitive skills allows students to become independent,

• Future-focused learners

self-regulating, life-long learners who make astute decisions and reflect critically. Our students communicate with purpose,

• Communication and collaboration

collaborating meaningfully to build new ideas and engage in complex problem-solving initiatives. As a community of learners

“The higher we want to fly, the greater the risk, but that is the glorious part of it." Janet Erskine Stuart, RSCJ

these attributes allow us to journey together as we re-imagine the future of learning with courage and confidence.

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RICH TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES

DATA INFORMED PROFILING AND TRACKING

THE KRB TEACHING AND LEARNING FRAMEWORK

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING OF STAFF • Performance Framework • Professional Learning Plans

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STUDENT AGENCY • Learning Attributes • Student Leadership • Global Outlook • Microcredentialling

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SELF +: Our new Student Wellbeing Framework This year, we are excited to launch a new KRB ELC-12 Wellbeing

The E-12 continuum of Student Wellbeing, outlined as part

Framework. Entitled SELF + (Social Emotional Learning to

of the Framework, articulates specific areas of focus that are

Flourish). The Framework has been uniquely developed to

appropriate for KRB's students, in an age and stage appropriate

meet the needs of all KRB students as they progress through

manner. ELC to Year 6 are focused on learning about self and

the school from our Early Learning Centre to Year 12. The new

others (with specific approaches for each stage) while Years 7 to

framework draws on contemporary research, and has a focus

12 move towards understanding self and beyond.

on the evidence-based concepts of Gratitude, Growth Mindset,

As students work towards a state of flourishing, the “+” aspect of

Mindfulness and Resilience, as well as a strong emphasis on the

the Framework focuses on opportunities beyond the classroom.

identification of VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths. The

Concurrent to the continuum of Student Wellbeing, KRB students

Framework is informed by Martin Seligman’s science of positive

participate in a range of opportunities to supplement the

psychology and is underpinned by an understanding of our five

development of skills and attributes, increasing their wellbeing

Sacred Heart goals.

and ensuring they are achieving their personal best in all domains.

One of our key points of difference here at KRB is our Coaching

“Being optimistic and utilising strengths encourages positive student outcomes, success towards goals and a shared language for communicating the value in others.” - Carrie Scanlan, Director of Students

and Mentoring program. Research shows that mentoring plays a specific role in supporting Student Wellbeing. The building of our Christian community through the development of positive relationships between staff and students, where all students are encouraged and supported to be the best student they can be,

Positive Education is a concept that informs the educational

is integral to student success; academic, social and emotional.

experience of all students at Kincoppal-Rose Bay and our

These include; Wild Time, Outdoor Camps, Cocurricular

new framework has embedded the key tenets of PERMA(H),

Programs, Sport, Domestic and International Exchanges,

components that are crucial to developing the wellbeing of

Justice Peace and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC) and Student

students.

Leadership. All of these components of education help to ensure

PERMA(H) encompasses six main elements that Seligman

the holistic, Catholic Sacred Heart education that our foundress

premised as critical for long term wellbeing and achieving a

St Madeleine Sophie Barat RSCJ envisioned.

sense of ‘flourishing’:

“It is not to turn the children out small and finished but seriously begun on a wide basis. Therefore they must leave us with some self-knowledge, some energy, some purpose.” Janet Erskine Stuart RSCJ

1. Positive emotions: Feeling positive emotions such as joy, gratitude, interest, and hope. These positive emotions help build resilience, creativity and the ability to cope.

2. Engagement: Being fully absorbed in activities that use your skills but still challenge you.

3. (Positive) relationships: Having positive relationships.

4. Meaning/Mattering: Belonging to and serving something you believe is bigger than yourself.

5. Accomplishment: Pursuing success, winning, achievement, and mastery.

6. Health: Incorporating physical and mental health to establish habits that support positive health across one’s life span.

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LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK, PHYSICAL WELLBEING, RESILIENCE, MOTIVATION, GRIT AND PERSISTENCE

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A Global Outlook If we’ve learnt anything from the past few years, it’s that

The next step is to see those international differences for

many of the issues we face don’t adhere to national borders.

themselves. Every year, a selection of Year 10 and 11 students

Concerns like climate change, inequality, sustainability and

travel overseas and spend three weeks on exchange with

health equity are challenges for every society. It’s critical that we

another Sacred Heart family. Depending on interests and

foster a generation of students who are not only aware of these

availability, they can stay with families in the USA, France, Spain,

issues but have a global mindset to create a better world.

Japan, Austria, Italy or Germany.

This is why one our core goals at Kincoppal-Rose Bay is to

When they return, often their host sister comes to visit them in

increase these global competencies. We want our students to

Australia and attends Kincoppal-Rose Bay.

embrace global citizenship as a way of life.

According to Murray Kerstens, the program is unique in many ways.

With our international Sacred Heart network, finding that global

“It helps develop their cultural awareness, allows them to be

connection is just a little bit easier. Our network of 150 schools

global citizens and increases their appreciation of global issues.

in 41 countries gives our students an opportunity to not only

But they also stay within the safety of the Network, because

learn about life overseas but live it themselves.

we all have the same core values at each of the schools,” he

It starts in the junior years of the Senior School. Girls in Year 8

explained.

and 9 can do domestic exchanges to Melbourne, Brisbane or

This is exactly what Year 11 student Dimity experienced on her

Auckland where they attend school and live with a family.

recent trip to Greenwich, Connecticut.

It’s like an entrée to doing an international exchange, according

“It was really interesting to see that we have very different

to Student Exchange Coordinator Murray Kerstens.

perspectives but they have the same core values. The Sacred

“It provides them with a bit of an insight into the exchange

Heart goals in their school are the same as ours. It’s like a global

program, living in a different city and experiencing a different

language,” she said.

Sacred Heart School,” he explained.

However, Year 11 student Ava was surprised by how different she

In Year 9, girls can also join the Virtual Collaboration Program.

found living in New York.

This is a student-run network that runs online every fortnight.

“I thought it was going to be quite similar to how we work here.

Girls collaborate with students in Asia, New Zealand and across

But when I went over there, I was so shocked at how different

Australia about a global issue they want to investigate.

everything was,” she said.

Director of Global Education Sarah Daff explains:

According to Sarah, the goal of the exchange is for students to

“At the beginning of the program, students talk about what

develop their cultural intelligence.

global issues they want to investigate. So that might be,

“The ability to work with people, to understand your own

gender equality. A high school will take on that topic and those

identity, understand how culture shapes your worldview, and to

students will devise an hour workshop on that topic".

be able to move and work with people from cultures different to

“They might share some information about it, but they’ll also

your own is significant.” she explained.

facilitate discussions about what that issue looks like in the

Language differences are obviously one challenge for the

different schools".

students who visit countries like Spain, France, Japan and Italy.

“They learn about global issues and also discuss how it

“For the students who go to places where English isn't the first

presents in different countries,” she said.

language, they build those skills of ‘how do you communicate?’ as well as building independence and resilience,” Sarah said.

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“We have very different perspectives but we have the same core values. The Sacred Heart goals in their school (Connecticut USA) are the same as ours.

It’s like a global language!” Dimity, Year 11 Even for the students visiting America, they soon realised there were some differences they didn’t expect.

“I could make a joke and it'd be hilarious to Dim and I, but they would say ‘I don't know what you mean,” Sally said.

Regardless of the challenges, all the girls agree that the biggest highlight was forging new friendships on the other side of the world.

As Sally explained: “Now we have a whole family across the other side of the world. It just gives you more opportunities and allows you to gain more confidence.”

A genuine sense of the global is really embedded in our Sacred Heart Charism, Sarah Daff explains. “From its earliest days, the Society of the Sacred Heart has valued internationality.

An example of this is the International Society of the Sacred Heart's presence at the United Nations as a non-governmental organisation (NGO). Since 2003, the Society has been associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI). This focus on being part of the international community is adopted and supported by Sacred Heart schools.

Our exchange program, both in-person and virtual, is an example of schools living this out.”

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Our Sacred Heart Educators Theo Miliatos Director of Corporate Services I commenced my role as Director of Corporate Services at KRB in May this year. One thing that has been immediately apparent to me is the friendliness of everyone at this school. I was drawn to KRB for its values and being here I can see they are lived out authentically. There is a strong sense of compassion and value placed on the importance of community. I look forward to becoming more involved in our community.

My favourite KRB experience since I started was definitely Sacred Heart Day! I was motivated to work in the schools sector as I wanted to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people through education.

My area of Corporate Services plays a key role in serving the School. It provides critical services to deliver positive outcomes for students, parents, staff and the community.

Brennan Sharpley Director of Mission

Theo Miliatos

Director of Corporate Services

I commenced in January this year as Director of Mission. The KRB Leadership Team, RE Team and staff in general have warmly welcomed new colleagues like me into our Sacred Heart community. KRB students are unique in that they display a genuine openness to being involved and there is a strong sense of caring for everyone in the community. Staff and students have been enthusiastic supporters of Mission events including fundraising initiatives, liturgies such as Holy Week and School Masses as well as preparation for the KRB Bowraville Camp Program and Vinnies Night Patrol volunteer training and participation.

I feel that Mission enables our school community to be aware of our incredible Sacred Heart origins and our Catholic tradition, and the relevance of these today. The Founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart, St Madeleine Sophie Barat, wanted to create a Sacred Heart community that provided holistic, transformational education for young girls and boys. St Madeleine Sophie Barat particularly wanted young women to be well educated in mind and heart; she inspired the early Sisters in her community to have courage and confidence in carrying out this work, and today at KRB, that same focus is very much alive. I have had the privilege of seeing courageous, confident students in our Junior School and ELC, as well as strong young women using their unique position to work towards improving our world.

Brennan Sharpley Director of Mission

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Katy Franklin Kindergarten Teacher I began my KRB journey at the start of last year when I worked casually across Joigny and the primary school. I fell in love with the School then and have been in a full time position teaching Kindergarten since January. I have been teaching for the past nine years across both early years and primary settings.

I am very passionate about the formative years in a child’s learning journey and how their early experiences of school can shape their attitude towards learning for life.

I feel so lucky to be part of such a forward thinking and welcoming Sacred Heart School. I was blown away by the sense of community, not only among staff and students, but all the wonderful families of KRB.

Hayley Flowers Head of Drama I commenced as Head of Drama at the start of the 2023 school year. The staff and students are so lovely, warm, and welcoming. I also love our Drama Department - it is such a mixed bag of specialist teachers ranging from physical theatre practitioners

Katy Franklin

Kindergarten Teacher

to dancers and professional improvisational actors. Collaborating with this team has been so immensely refreshing and rewarding. I am passionate about Drama as I believe it creates a cultural currency in schools that fosters community. It is within this community that students discover themselves, find their people, explore what they love through play and experience and explore different theatrical styles and conventions.

Drama allows students to discover who they are and how to communicate and collaborate as 21st century learners.

KRB students are curious and have a keen eye for detail. In the Drama space in particular, the girls are deeply focused. They are hungry to achieve and succeed. So many girls are eager to pursue a career in the arts and that excites me.

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Daisy Pulls it Off This year’s Senior Play, "Daisy Pulls it Off", was performed to over 500 parents, friends, special guests and students over two nights in March in the Hughes Centre.

The play, which follows the journey of a new student at an early 20th century prestigious girls' boarding school, presented an engaging, satirical response to social issues such as privilege, bullying, sports, identity, family and friendship.

The spectacular production was directed by Edward Wightman, an esteemed director, actor and acting coach. Ed has directed a range of highly regarded productions from Moulin Rouge, The Musical! to Fawlty Towers Live and Billy Elliot, The Musical.

Head of Drama Hayley Flowers praised the cast and crew for their dedication and skills.

“The students really are exceptional, talented young actors, creative designers and tech geniuses! The process itself was two months in the making. The cast and crew were involved in long after-hours auditions leading into the rehearsal process. Students have been trained on how to perform a straight theatre piece and have honed new collaboration and communication skills – all lifelong skills that the 21st century learner requires.”

Piper Cornell, who played the lead role of Daisy Meredith, said: “It’s been amazing to have the support of the entire community in diving into this task. This experience has certainly reinforced my holistic understanding of theatre, and is something that I will cherish into the future.”

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Fostering a Passion for STEM

We know women are vastly underrepresented in the Science,

they are the eldest of their domain, they have that confidence

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) professions.

to just give it a go and see how it turns out,” Alexandra said.

The latest Australian Government STEM equity report shows

When they get to Year 7 and 8, they often lose that confidence.

women make up only 27% of the workforce across all STEM

They want to sit back more and don’t put their hand up as much.

industries and 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses.

The big question is how you turn that around. Charlotte said

However, the tide is turning. That’s in part due to the excellent

one way is to give the girls permission to fail. “Science is about

work of passionate educators across the country who are

building resilience. Often the girls come in, and they all want

hoping to change the face of STEM.

100%. They want to get top marks and they're afraid to fail.

Educators like KRB’s Head of Science Charlotte Young and

“We all know that in domains like STEM, the magic happens when

STEM and Robotics Coordinator Alexandra Pirschel.

you make mistakes. You learn and you redesign things,” she said.

Their mission is to show students the variety of STEM and how

This chance to experiment and be creative is the focus of the

it can be relevant in their lives, now and in the future.

dedicated STEM Days that are organised throughout the year.

“It's just helping raise that awareness around what the future

External providers come in to provide workshops in things like

holds,” Charlotte explained.

virtual reality, 3D printing, robotics and even Lego design.

“And really trying to break down the stereotype that engineering

“We provide lots of creative experiences so the girls can dip

and coding is for boys,” Alexandra continued.

their toes in and see if this might be something they'd like to pursue,” Alexandra explained.

One way they’re hoping to engage students is with the new curriculum coming in over the next few years. They’ve seen the

It seems like this approach is having the desired effect. “I think

draft and are pleased to see it looks more concept-based. This

everyone in my year really enjoys STEM, whether or not science

helps students see the purpose of what they’re learning and keeps

is their favourite subject. They love all those STEM days and

them engaged and focused. That’s particularly important in the

other opportunities. At the Year 9 and 10 STEM Day, everybody

early years of high school when an interest in STEM often drops off.

came in chanting ‘Women in STEM’ into the auditorium!” Year 10 student Zara said.

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For the students who want more, there are plenty of

Of course, a career in STEM isn’t for everyone; but the skills of

cocurricular activities offered. As an example, at the Nexgen

problem solving, critical thinking and creativity will be invaluable

Codecamp last term they designed, coded and 3D printed a

in whatever field these students end up in.

robotic arm which they could control with a Nintendo controller.

“We're hoping for them to find those skills within themselves

In STEM Club, Captains Elise and Jenny plan experiments for

and explore that in whichever way they want,” Alexandra said.

the younger students.

The teachers want to equip the girls with the scientific skills

“We’re trying to get the younger years to learn to follow the method.

they need to get through life. “So even those girls who won’t

They will also sometimes come up with the method to solve a

go on to work in STEM based fields can watch something on

problem, so it’s learning more logical thinking,” Jenny explained.

Instagram or Tiktok and know that it's fake. We want them to question things and then make informed decisions."

“We provide lots of creative experiences so the girls can dip their toes in and see if this might be something they'd like to pursue,” Alexandra Pirschel, STEM and Robotics Coordinator

This approach is closely linked with the School’s Sacred Heart philosophy which focuses on personalised education and equipping each student individually with what they need to thrive into the future. “We always remember the important words of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, founder of the Society of

The Robotics program at KRB is expanding. We now have Junior

the Sacred Heart, who said that she would have founded her

Robotics for Years 5 to 8 students and Senior Robotics for Years

Society ‘For the sake of one child’,” Charlotte stated.

9 – 12 students. Other opportunities include external workshops and work placements which are all encouraged by the School.

“I think KRB really wants us to know about all the opportunities available. We have people come in and speak to us about careers in STEM. There's so many opportunities that get put up by Mrs Valencia (the Career Education Advisor) and Miss Young,” Courtney said.

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Supporting International Students

Not many of us look back at the home learning periods of 2020

“They like the atmosphere and the fact that the School is

and 2021 with fondness. For most students, it was a few months

becoming more diverse,” she said.

at a time before they could re-join the classroom. But spare a

The local girls are also curious about learning more.

thought for current Year 12 student Jenny, who spent an entire two years remote learning back at home in China while the

“It's very interesting to see that more local girls, country girls

borders were closed.

and boarders are interested in this and wanting to mingle with international students to celebrate diversity,” she said.

“I hadn’t seen my friends for so long. I remember some of my teachers were holding the laptop around in the classroom so

International students help enrich classroom discussion too,

everyone could say hi to me,” Jenny remembered.

however, it can be difficult for them when English isn’t their first language.

Now that borders are open, it has been wonderful to see the

Which is why the EAL/D Department is so important. Staff like

international student group growing again at KRB.

Shelley support both the students and their teachers to traverse

Ms Shelley Bartley is KRB’s Head of EAL/D (English as an

the language divide.

additional language/dialect). She said international students

“Sometimes that means I'm going into the classroom and

give a unique flavour to the School.

supporting within a lesson. Other times I'm withdrawing a small

“It brings a global outlook to everybody and helps us to

cluster or facilitating a one-on-one session.

understand the world better. The fact it's on the increase again,

“For example, Year 10 students are reading Macbeth. I took that

just enriches the fabric of the community,” she said.

(international student) group out and we did an overview where

One highlight on the calendar is the Cultural Diversity Week, where

we got the girls sourcing materials in their first language, so they

there is a big assembly with cultural performances and a multicultural

could understand Macbeth first in Chinese and then apply that

lunch. And of course, the traditional K-pop dance performance.

to their reading,” she explained.

According to Mandarin teacher and International Students

“Wherever the student is, they can learn and they can access

Advisor Mrs Yin Yang, the Cultural Diversity Committee has

the curriculum. But sometimes we just need to modify it a little,”

grown to be one of the biggest student committees.

she said.

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"Current linguistics research recommends students first

“Or the consistent effort made by different teaching staff

understand the content in their own language. It means what

to provide international students with extra English support

they’re learning in their second or third language makes more

sessions once per week after school, all the way through to Year

sense to them.

12,” she said.

For Jenny, the most memorable aspect of her KRB education is

“International students thrive in an environment like KRB. You get this real flourishing here of the girls who are just able to be themselves. They're creative, critical thinkers and they're able to explore that side of themselves here,” Shelley Bartley, Head of EAL/D

the cocurricular activities.

“In China, we just focus on studying. But here there's so many activities going on, like the Sacred Heart Day, and the JPIC Program. It’s a whole new thing for me,” she said.

Shelley agreed international students thrive in an environment like KRB. “You get this real flourishing here of the girls who are just able to

“I might say to students, next week in Biology, you're learning

be themselves. They're creative, critical thinkers and they're able

about the reproductive system. I want you to find a resource in

to explore that side of themselves here,” she said.

your first language about that. So then when your teacher talks about it next week, you feel empowered."

“That's teaching them a skill for life. They go into a situation being prepared and trying to look ahead,” she explained.

2021 KRB graduate and international student Hanke agreed that she always felt supported and empowered by all her teachers.

“This is shown from the very small details like purposefully putting on subtitles when playing a Youtube video in class to help nonnative speakers to better understand the content."

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Junior School Masterplan

Deborah Mary O'Neil Malouf

KRB is undertaking a long-term Masterplan which will offer benefits to every student at the School. The Masterplan has

A special family ceremony to acknowledge the wonderful

been approved as a State Significant Development Application

generosity of Edward and Jamie Malouf to the KRB Junior

by the NSW Government.

School Masterplan was held on Monday 19 June. Members of the O’Neil and Malouf families gathered at KRB to see

“It's an exciting time for me to be leading the School as we

the plaque made in honour of Deborah Mary O’Neil Malouf,

implement a new Strategic Plan under the headings of Mission,

alumna of Kincoppal (1968), mother to Justin, Edward, Philip

Teaching and Learning, Global Connections, Student Wellbeing,

and James and grandmother to Molly, Grace, Poppy, Heidi,

Staffing and Sustainability for our students from Sophie’s Place

John, Zoe, Olivia, Annabelle, Jack, Jemima and Philip. It was

right through to Year 12. The KRB Masterplan, spanning 14

wonderful to have Laurie O’Neil, father to Deborah, present on

projects across the Junior and Senior School, will assist us in

this very special occasion.

achieving these goals," said Principal Erica Thomas.

The Junior School Masterplan focuses on learners who are mobile, global, digital and visual and the facilities we are building will reflect these characteristics. These new facilities bring the outside in and create a space where the children’s curiosity and creativity will be fostered.

"Students will leave Barat-Burn with a hunger for learning and a sense of their place in their learning development.” Erica Thomas, Principal

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Stage One A drop off and pick up road from Vaucluse Rd to the Junior School and an elevated footbridge.

Completed: December 2022

STAGE TWO

Stage Two Year 5 & 6 Learning Space & Vertical Circulation Hub. “This space is a really flexible area; you can use it for everything.” (Kailu)

STAGE THREE

Stage Three Assembly Hall, General Learning Areas and Outdoor Rooftop area.

“These spaces provide opportunity for collaboration between all year groups.” (Emma)

STAGE FOUR

Stage Four Outdoor Learning Space overlooking the Harbour, where learning can take place in a natural environment.

“It would be nice to be on the rooftop because it’s nice and peaceful and you have a beautiful view, You could grow lots of good stuff like vegetables and plants.” (Fox)

STAGE FIVE

Stage Five Early Learning Centre.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HEARING ABOUT THESE DEVELOPMENTS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Mary Cook - Director of Advancement & Community T: 9388 6024 E: cookm@krb.nsw.edu.au

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Learning from the Past - the Kincoppal-Rose Bay School Archives Kincoppal-Rose Bay School has a long and rich history dating

Barlow, Carroll and Barnao proposed the appointment of the

back to 1882, of which it is justifiably proud. Much of that history

first School Archivist, resulting in the separation of the School

is captured in the School’s Archives. Located in The Villa, a

records from the Provincial Archives. Since that time, the two

heritage-listed building at the bottom of the Junior School

Archives have operated as separate entities. Naturally, there is

driveway, the Archives contain a rich collection of historical

some overlap between the two collections, and the Archivists

material that documents the history of our School.

have a close working relationship.

School archives and records are valuable resources for staff and

In recent years, students from the ELC through to the senior

students alike and also play a vital role in fostering the ongoing

years have visited the School Archives as part of their studies.

involvement of the school community and alumnae. They help

Accompanied by their teachers, a visit to the Archives gives

us to learn from the past, to understand the present and to plan

the students a chance to see things from our School’s past,

for the future.

including old photos showing how the campus has changed, uniforms from the past, samples of class work and historical

The School’s first Archivist was Sr Margaret McKay RSCJ. Sr

objects. Some of the students have family connections with

McKay was a passionate advocate for Archives, and a driving

the School, with mums, aunties and grandmothers having

force behind the establishment of the School Archives. Her

attended the School, so they often have a particular interest in

appointment was approved by the School Council in October

KRB’s history.

1984. For many years the Archives were located in an area in the North Wing of the Main Building of the Senior campus,

In 1994, Sr McKay wrote an assignment as part of her university

which proved unsatisfactory in terms of storage, security and

studies looking at issues and strategies around designing the

access. Following several years of negotiations and planning,

School Archives. She conducted a survey of staff to ascertain

the Archives were relocated to The Villa in 2009, where there

their thoughts on the value and role of School Archives. One

are storage and work rooms and a display room which can also

respondent wrote “School archives are a vital school resource.

accommodate class visits.

Their collection, preservation, organisation and use are of utmost importance to a school. There needs to be a delicate

Also located in The Villa are the Provincial Archives. This

balance between careful preservation and accessibility by all

collection is located upstairs from the School Archives and

those doing research (including students).” Almost 30 years on,

contains the records of the ANZ Province of the Society of the

this statement still rings true.

Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RSCJ). For much of the School’s first 100 years, it was administered by the RSCJ, and its records comprised a large part of the Provincial Archives.

In 1981, during the course of researching "Living Stones", the history of Rose Bay School, published for its Centenary, Sr Leila Barlow RSCJ identified an “urgent need to have documents professionally preserved, classified and made available for consultation”. Three years later, a Committee comprising Sr Anne McGrath, the School Principal, and Sisters McKay,

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Community PARENTS' & FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION On Saturday 25 February the Parents’ & Friends' Association hosted a wonderful cocktail party for over 350 guests on the Harbour Terrace with a stunning sunset backdrop. The event was a chance for parents to connect with other parents in their Year Group and beyond. A very special thanks to the P&F Executive, Class and Year Representatives for providing this opportunity.

Parent Representatives of all Year Groups have also organised events for their year groups to maintain a strong sense of community.

The P&F Executive also organised a Sustainable Second Hand Uniform Sale this year. Motivated by the desire to decrease textile wastage, parents were encouraged to donate old uniforms and purchase a pre-worn uniform for the Winter season. The sale was a huge success and we thank in particular Jennifer Smyth, President, Rachael Scharrer and members of the P&F Executive for their assistance.

CELEBRATING GRANDPARENTS & SPECIAL FRIENDS Over 120 visitors attended the Year 6 and 7 Grandparents' Morning on 6 March and enjoyed a special Liturgy, classroom experiences and a tour of the School. Students from Kindergarten to Year 5 welcomed their grandparents and special friends to a Morning Tea on 4 April. Each visitor spent time in the Junior School Learning Spaces with the children and participated in some of the childrens' learning experiences.

The ELC Grandparents' & Special Friends' Morning in May was also a special occasion, with a performance by the ELC children, a Morning Tea and a visit to the Joigny Centre.

FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS The important relationship between fathers and daughters was highlighted at an event for fathers from the Senior School on 19 May. This was an initiative of parent Greg Tonner, who has been working with the KRB staff to foster and support fathers and their relationship with their daughters and to increase the opportunities for greater interaction between fathers, their daughters and the School. Principal Erica Thomas spoke about this important relationship, and this was followed by an opportunity for fathers to ask questions of a panel of Erica, Carrie Scanlan, Director of Students and Niamh Tomlinson (KRB, 2018). Greg Tonner concluded the evening with a discussion with fathers about future opportunities to foster connections.

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CELEBRATING MOTHERS AND OTHER SIGNIFICANT WOMEN KRB celebrated the special relationship between mothers, significant women and children at the Mother’s Day events in Term 2. Over 700 students and mothers/relatives came together at the beautiful ATC venue for lunch on 7 May. The MTC was filled with Junior School and ELC students and their mothers on Friday 12 May with a concert performed by the different Year Groups. That was followed

by Morning Tea on Fernon Fields, where we were blessed with glorious sunshine.

CONNECTING WITH BOARDING FAMILIES It is wonderful to see the strong connections that our boarding families have with each other, former boarding families and alumnae and parents of day students. The year began with a Boarders’ Welcome Barbecue attended by boarding families, families involved in the City Country Scheme and staff.

A Boarding Gathering was held in April at the home of Emma Huggett and Bill Crawford, parents of Amelia (KRB, 2014), Clementine (KRB, 2018) and Violet (Year 8). Forty guests including alumnae, current and past parents from Gurley, Moree, Tamworth, Edgeroi, Mendooran, Mungindi and Narrabri attended as well as Erica Thomas, Anne-Maree Bennett, Director of Boarding and Sue Lancaster, Boarding Engagement Coordinator. Many thanks to Emma and Bill for hosting this function.

A wonderful country weekend organised by the P&F Boarder Representative Group was held on the weekend of 26 May. Over 80 guests, from both Sydney and country NSW, enjoyed drinks at the home of Kelly and Shaun Lane on the Friday evening and this was followed by lunch at Food I Am at Springvale the next day. It was great to see current parents, alumnae, past parents, prospective parents and so many friends of KRB enjoying each other’s company in this beautiful region. We sincerely thank the parents who hosted this weekend through opening their home or arranging venues. Thank you to Phoebe Bull, Kelly Lane, Emma Lane, Prue Francis and Katie Last for organising the weekend.

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Sacré Coeur Association WELCOME EVENING In February, the Sacré Coeur Association hosted an evening celebration to officially welcome the students from the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 to the Association. This event enabled our most recent graduates the opportunity to reconnect with their classmates before they begin their University Degrees, their first full time jobs or gap years. Most importantly, the girls learnt about the function of the SCA as a connecting KRB group, beyond school, providing social, networking and mentoring opportunities. We appreciate the commitment of the Sacré Coeur Association, led by President, Georgina Senes in ensuring our alumnae are well connected to KRB.

MEMORIAL MASS The annual Sacré Coeur Association Memorial Mass was held on Sunday, 28 May. We remembered all our alumnae, alumnae family members and RSCJ’s who have passed away since our last Memorial Mass was held in July 2022. A specially prepared scroll containing each deceased person’s name was placed on the altar whilst the congregation prayed for the recently deceased. After the Mass, Morning Tea was served in the Hughes Centre. This gave everyone the opportunity to reflect on the special relationships they have with one another and Kincoppal-Rose Bay.

CARD DAY On Monday 19 June we welcomed over 60 guests to KincoppalRose Bay for the annual Sacré Coeur Association Card Day. Alumnae, current and past parents and friends enjoyed a Morning Tea and were welcomed by Principal Erica Thomas and President of the Sacré Coeur Association, Georgina Senes.

Following card play, a delicious lunch was served before the guests then continued playing cards throughout the afternoon.

They also participated in a Raffle with items donated by the Sacré Coeur Association. All monies raised through the Raffle were directed to the new SCA NSW Bursary.

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CLASS OF 1973

Reunions

The Class of 1973 held their 50 year reunion on 24 March. They celebrated with a special Mass in the KRB Chapel followed by a luncheon at Royal Sydney Golf Club.

CLASS OF 1997 The Class of 1997 held their 25 (+ 1) year reunion on 11 February.

A tour of the School was followed by champagne and canapes on the Harbour Terrace. Afterwards, the alumnae reconvened at the Golden Sheaf in Double Bay for dinner.

CLASS OF 1988 The Class of 1988 held their 35 year reunion on 1 April. A Mass was held at KRB to celebrate the reunion and to remember recently deceased classmate Louise Rémond. Afterwards, the class gathered at the Bellevue Hotel for Lunch.

CLASS OF 2013 The Class of 2013 held their 10 year reunion at KRB on 25 March. Many travelled from regional NSW and all were impressed at the additions to the School since their Graduation.

CLASS OF 1968 Recently the Class of 1968 gathered together for a small reunion at the Queen Mary Club in Hobart, Tasmania. This reunion was in celebration of 55 years since Graduation!

Upcoming Reunions Reunions that have been organised on the Alumnae Weekend to be held at KRB on Saturday, 7 October are as follows: CLASS OF 1993 30 YEAR REUNION Organisers: Pippa Baker and Claudia McInerney CLASS OF 2003 20 YEAR REUNION Organiser: Sophie Moran CLASS OF 2018 5 YEAR REUNION Organisers: Georgia Strain, Niamh Tomlinson

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Weddings We congratulate the Alumnae pictured below who have recently had their wedding in the Kincoppal-Rose Bay Chapel.

Rachel Prothero (1997) married Adam Kennedy on Saturday, 5 November, 2022.

Rachel had both her sisters Kathryn (2001) and Edwina (2008) as her bridesmaids.

Eloise Warren (2008) married Luke Tregurtha on Saturday, 26 November 2022.

Eloise’s three bridesmaids all attended KRB - Belinda Melvey (2008) Maddison Keogh (2008) and Grace Warren (2010).

Olivia Sinclair married James (Jimmy) Spadaro on 29 December 2022. Olivia’s bridesmaids were her three sisters Alexandra Kirwan (2002), Dominica Jenkins (2004) and Isabella Sinclair (2012) as well as friends Lucy Meagher and Laura Thorburn.

Alexandra (Ally) Powell (2014) married Blake Dale on Saturday, 25 February 2023. Ally’s three bridesmaids were all friends from KRB; Annabelle McCaffrey (Powell, 2012), Madeleine Clunies-Ross (2014) and Nicola Ryan (2014).

Elizabeth Foley (2008) married Jack Feeney on Saturday, 25 March 2023. Elizabeth’s two sisters Jane (2001) and Sarah (2003) attended as bridesmaids on the day.

Jessica Adler (2010) married Matthew Keeley on Saturday, 15 April 2023. Jessica’s sister, Diana Adler (2007) was Jessica’s Maid of Honour.

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Alumnae Stories Charlotte McGrory (KRB, 2017)

Charlotte had completed her degree, she was

Charlotte McGrory (KRB, 2017) was recently awarded the title of Bourke Young Woman of 2023.

Charlotte is a Kindergarten teacher at the local Catholic School and is enthusiastically involved in the school, parish and local community.

Graduating from KRB in 2017, Charlotte spent her final two years as a boarder. It was during this time that she developed an understanding of and love for rural life and community.

After graduating, Charlotte completed a degree in Primary Education at the University of Notre Dame and, as part of her teaching degree, she was assigned a rural placement in Bourke. Once

Sophie Scott (KRB, 1985)

contacted by the Principal who offered her a permanent role at the School. Charlotte is particularly passionate about improving outback and indigenous education outcomes.

Outside of the classroom, Charlotte plays rugby and is very involved in many aspects of her local community including at her local Catholic Church where she is a reader and a singer.

In her own words, Charlotte says that she loves the strong sense of community in Bourke, the people, the lifestyle and the proximity to nature. Her friends and colleagues have become a second family who are very supportive and inclusive.

After a long and prestigious career in journalism,

Sophie Scott (KRB, 1985) was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List for service to the broadcast media and to community health.

Sophie is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author and Adjunct Associate Professor lecturing in Science Communication at Notre Dame University.

In addition to holding positions on a number of Health and Academic boards, Sophie's mission is to empower people to become the architect of their own health and wellbeing, by bringing evidencebased information to audiences around the world.

For more than two decades, Sophie has worked as an award winning National Medical Reporter for the ABC. She has won numerous awards for excellence in medical and health journalism and has authored two books. Sophie is an ambassador for Bowel Cancer Australia, Pain Australia and is a reviewer for the British Medical Journal.

Sophie has recently embarked on a new chapter in her life focusing on mental health and communication. Sophie’s aim is to teach people around the world how to prevent and manage burnout, reduce stress and communicate with impact. She is now focused on sharing the most up-to-date and valuable research in neuroscience, mental health and well-being through live webinars, workshops, self-managed courses, and videos which she shares through her website and social media channels.

"Public interest journalism is so important to protect patients and ensure we all get the healthcare we deserve”.

Sophie Scott Sophie says she is honoured to receive the Order of Australia Medal on behalf of all the patients whose stories she has told over the last two decades.

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Deasy Hartanto RSCJ professes her First Vows

On Saturday 25 March, Deasy Hartanto professed her

met with the Sisters at Stuartholme and learnt more about St

First Vows in the Society of the Sacred Heart Chapel at

Madeleine Sophie Barat, St Rose Philippine Duchesne and Janet

Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Bishop Terry Brady D.D. presided over

Erskine Stuart.

this special ceremony with Father Christopher Slattery pp as

In 2018, Deasy was accepted to live in a community in Sydney

the Concelebrant. Deasy’s vows were received by the ANZ

and afterwards, she formally entered as a candidate in a

Provinical, Lynette Toohey RSCJ.

ceremony at Claremont Cottage to learn more about being a Religious of the Sacred Heart.

Deasy grew up as the eldest of three children in Surabaya, Indonesia and attended Christian Primary and Secondary

In December 2020, Deasy joined the Sacred Heart International

schools in Surabaya run by Ursuline Sisters, a religious order

Novitiate Community in Chicago where she worked in a soup

dedicated to the education of women. Upon completion of

kitchen helping marginalised people. During the second year of

Senior School, Deasy attended the Institute of Technology (ITS)

the novitiate, Deasy worked at St Elizabeth Elementary School

and commenced a Bachelor of Engineering.

as a Maths Tutor. She also studied at the Chicago Theological

Deasy wanted to study overseas and moved to Brisbane in

Union (CTU) and enrolled in the Intercongregational Noviceship

2005 where she began a Masters of Engineering (Management)

program with other novices from the Dominican and Sisters of

at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Whilst studying,

Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

Deasy worked part-time as a carer for the Cerebral Palsy

After this period of formation, Deasy returned to her Sacred

League of Qld (CCPL).

Heart Community in Australia and began volunteering at

Upon completion of this course, Deasy then studied a Masters

the Barat Burn library at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, as a Learning

of Engineering Science which then allowed her to apply for

Assistant at Joigny (Barat Burn) and as a Lifestyle Officer at the

permanent residency and work in the area of hydrology and

St Vincent Aged Care Facility in Edgecliff.

water supply. She worked as a Graduate Engineer for Sun

Deasy’s father and brother travelled from Indonesia and her

Water and, after five years, moved to the Queensland Water

sister attended her First Vows in the Kincoppal-Rose Bay

Commission where she worked as a Water Supply Modeler.

Chapel. Her mother was unable to attend due to ill health however, she was able to follow the ceremony online.

In 2014, Deasy was introduced to Kathleen Muirhead RSCJ (A Member of the Australia and New Zealand Province) who

Deasy will now enter a period of six further years of discernment

was appointed by Lynette Toohey RSCJ to be Deasy’s guide

before taking her final vows.

and mentor. In the ensuing months, Deasy regularly dined and

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Sister Mary Shanahan RSCJ OAM awarded a Papal Honour On Friday 26 May, Sister Mary Shanahan RSCJ OAM, was awarded the Honour of Croce Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, for her distinguished services to the Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney and Australia.

The Papal Honour was presented to Sister Shanahan at Sancta Sophia College by His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP. Archbishop Fisher was effusive in his praise of her work, acknowledging the immense impact that she has had on the Church. Archdiocesan Chancellor Chris Meney, former students of Sancta Sophia College, KRB community members and other dignitaries also joined Archbishop Fisher in recognising Sister Shanahan’s contribution.

Sister Shanahan, born in 1927, made her final profession in the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1954 and was awarded a Bachelor and Master of Arts from the University of Sydney. She also completed further studies at Yale and Oxford University, and in 1992 was awarded a Master of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) from the University of Sydney.

Her nomination was put forward by former KRB Principal Maureen Ryan, Fiona Hastings, the current principal of Sancta Sophia College, Fr Edmund Campion SJ and Sister Lynette Toohey RSCJ.

Photo Credit: Talin Roche SubZero Photography

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In Memoriam

Vale Sister Margaret McKay

Many members of the KRB Community will remember the magnificent exhibition she staged, ably assisted by

Sister Margaret McKay RSCJ passed away on Wednesday 1

the Provincial Archivist, Sister Marie Kennedy RSCJ, for

February, 2023.

the celebration of 125 years of Sacred Heart education at

Known as "Keeper of the Memories", Margaret McKay or

Kincoppal-Rose Bay in 2007.

Marg as she was known, grew up on a sheep station in

Being a boarder from country NSW, Marg had a special love for

Warren, Western NSW, where her early schooling was by

the boarders. Her annual “Westies’ Lunch” was a special event

correspondence until she became a boarder at Rose Bay in

enjoyed by both Marg and the boarders from Dubbo, Warren

1940. On leaving school, she returned to the family property

and surrounding areas.

until she entered the Noviceship of the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1954. Her early years as a Religious were spent looking

In 1998, Marg was asked to take over the role of RSCJ Liaison

after the financial matters of the schools as Bursar.

with the Alumnae. She kept communication open between alumnae and the RSCJ, attending Alumnae Association

After the changes of Vatican II, she enrolled at Macquarie

Committee Meetings and Country Group luncheons, helping to

University, graduating with a BA Dip Ed and subsequently taught

organise Liturgies and keeping alumnae up to date with various

at Braybrook in Melbourne, returning to Kincoppal-Rose Bay in

Society news.

1982 to teach English, History and Religion, while studying parttime for a Diploma of Religious Education.

Marg was much loved and appreciated by the alumnae. She had an amazing memory of and interest in people and was a font

In 1984, following Rose Bay’s Centenary, after she had

of knowledge. She considered it to be "a great privilege to work

coordinated the many items of memorabilia which had been

with a succession of wonderful Presidents of the Association

donated, she was asked to become the School Archivist and

and their equally wonderful Committees over 19 years.”

gathered around her an enthusiastic group of students to form an Archives Committee. She began this role using as her Archives area - a narrow pantry-like section in Claremont House, and finishing officially ensconced in the refurbished Villa, now home to both the School and Provincial Archives. Her role spanned nearly 30 years.

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In Memoriam RSCJ

We remember those members of our community who have recently died and keep them and their families in our thoughts

Margaret McKay RSCJ on 1 February 2023

and prayers.

Alene Doherty RSCJ on 13 April 2023

Alumnae

Dorothea Hewlett RSCJ on 19 June 2023 (Baradene)

Patricia Barnett (Clarke, K 1954) on 14 May 2022

Patricia Garcia de Quevedo RSCJ on 20 June 2023 (former

Anna Grahame (RB, 1967) on 22 December 2022

Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart)

Carolyn Baz (K, 1961) on 11 January 2023 Please continue to advise Victoria Dalton (daltonv@krb.nsw.

Janet (Jan) Madigan (McAlary, RB 1951) on 30 January 2023

edu.au) Alumnae Relations Coordinator, of any members of our

Barbara Currie (Dalton, RB 1948) on 9 March 2023

community who have died and whose name you would like to acknowledge in our KRB publications and our annual Memorial

Eva Curran (Carroll, RB 1958) on 27 March 2023

Mass.

Susan Walker (RB 1954) on 1 April 2023 Helen Harvey (O'Reilly, RB 1950) on 16 April 2023

RIP Sue d’Apice 14 July 1958 – 20 March 2022

Barbara Burke (Hall, K 1950) on 10 May 2023

After the Memorial Mass, held on Sunday, 28 May, the Class of

Monica Sirianni (2003) on 12 May 2023

1976 gathered on Fernon Fields to remember their dear friend and classmate Sue d’Apice. The alumnae were joined by Sue’s

Frances Droulers (Murphy, RB 1949) on 22 June 2023

daughter, Camilla (2009) and Sue’s sisters Patricia d’Apice OAM

Family

and Anne Greathead.

Rex Porter on 7 December 2022

A bench donated by the Class of 1976, with a memorial

Francis Walsh on 31 December 2022

plaque to Sue, was presented to the School. Sue was a highly respected Sports Teacher and Head of Sports at SCEGGS

Leonard Boyd on 21 January 2023

Darlinghurst for many years. Her bench will be permanently

Peter Bradfield on 25 January 2023

located at Fernon Fields in memory of her love for and

Charles Dalglish on 3 February 2023

dedication to sport and fitness.

Pamela Walsh on 16 February 2023 Max Garling on 18 February 2023 Graham (Bill) Millard on 20 March 2023 Jon Otway North on 7 April 2023 Philomena O'Neil on 13 April 2023 James O'Neil on 13 April 2023 John Toohey OAM on 14 May 2023 Terence (Terry) Fish on 9 June 2023 Dr Barrie Lum on 10 June 2023 Robert Blann on 23 June 2023

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