loreto kirribilli Number 89, August loreto.nsw.edu.au2022 • justice • sincerity • verity • felicity • freedom • justice • sincerity • verity • felicity • freedom •
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THE PRINCIPAL 2 SHARING OUR FAITH 4 SOCIAL JUSTICE 6 MAY DAY 8 JUNIOR SCHOOL CONCERT 1 0 JUNIOR SCHOOL LEARNING 1 2 MUSIC FESTIVAL 1 4 ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY 1 6 SENIOR SCHOOL LEARNING 1 7 STUDENT WELLBEING 2 2 COMPANIONS IN LEARNING 2 3 JUNIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2 4 SENIOR SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 2 5 SPORT 26 EXTRA-CURRICULAR 27 FUTURE OF LEARNING 29 PARENTS & FRIENDS 3 0 LK CONNECT 3 1 EX-STUDENTS' UNION 3 2 EX-STUDENTS' NEWS 3 3 contents SUSTAINABLE SPIRIT Loreto Kirribilli has always managed its resources carefully with the future in mind. Our Spirit magazine is available both digitally and in printed hard copy. DIGITAL The digital magazine format is automatically emailed to you at the email address we have on file for you. HARD COPY We will continue to also mail a printed version to you, unless you opt out. If you are happy to receive and read your Spirit digitally, please opt out of the print version. TO OPT OUT OF RECEIVING A PRINTED COPY BY MAIL Opt out by contacting us via: • email info@loreto.nsw.edu.au • phone +61 2 9957 4722 • mail Communications Office Loreto Kirribilli 85 Carabella Street Kirribilli NSW 2061 You only need to opt out once. Note: We will continue to send you each issue until you opt out. Stay up to date by following Loreto Kirribilli on social media loretokirribilli@Loreto_LK Loreto Kirribilli Contributions for inclusion in Spirit should be sent to: Communications at Loreto Kirribilli 85 Carabella Street, Kirribilli NSW 2061 Phone +61 2 9957 4722 communications@loreto.nsw.edu.au Cover: Music Festival 2022 Credit: Chris Hayles
Mother Gonzaga Barry and her companions left Rathfarnham, near Dublin, on 20 May. The day after landing, they travelled by train to Ballarat to begin the first Loreto foundation in Australia. The task they were undertaking must have been daunting. It required courage and conviction, camaraderie and creativity, providing us with a treasured legacy which all our Loreto schools sustain and foster. Mother Gonzaga and her companions demonstrated a wonderful spirit of generosity in leaving the life they knew for a vision they believed in. Their generosity resulted in the gift of Loreto education here in Australia. Our graduates of the past, the present and the future are the beneficiaries of this gift. In so many ways we attempt to live out the legacy of Mother Gonzaga and Mary Ward. We may not suffer the deprivations and challenges of those early Loreto Sisters, but we share many of their desires and attributes. We are blessed to continue what they began, with deep awareness of the richness of our spirited tradition - a tradition of generosity and gratitude. The spirit is so abundant at Loreto Kirribilli and exercised in a myriad of ways, some obvious, some less so.
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Term 3 commenced commemorating the day Mother Gonzaga Barry and her nine companions disembarked from their ship at Port Melbourne on 19 July 1875. This commemoration is known as ‘Landing Day’ for Loreto institutions and community in Australia.
One of the absolute highlights of our year is our May Day celebration. Many former students tell me that it is one of their fondest memories of their school days. Our celebrations include our May Day Procession, Liturgy, concert and fundraising activities for Mary Ward International. This day evokes the importance of bringing joy to the lives of others through our efforts and love. On this very special day in our Loreto calendar, our school community raised very significant funds for Mary Ward International to support and sustain the community in Kolkata and Timor Leste. The explosion of delight when the students were told the amount we had raised, reinforced that they are very aware that their education has a higher purpose - the blessing of making a positive difference in the world.
Our students’ involvement in a wide range of causes is admirable, contributing their time, energy and commitment to raise funds for those in need. Examples this term include support of the Red Shield Appeal, the
While I hesitate to raise the subject of finance, the giving nature of our parent body is another demonstration of generosity. The wonderful facilities our students enjoy and which support their learning are greatly enhanced by the support of the parent body. Our magnificent new Innovation Centre, Spiritus, is a tribute to the generosity of so many parents and other members of the wider school community through their contributions to our Capital Campaign. The donations have been made in the context of each family’s capacity and each has been appreciated because each adds to the quality of education for our students. We will occupy Spiritus this term as a result of the generosity of our donors and those involved in the management of our building project. I extend my profound thanks to each.
The students expressed their deep appreciation for these classes and also their gratitude for the feedback they received for essays and test responses they submitted during the holiday period. This gratitude in turn builds generosity and is evidenced in the many ways described above.
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Our ex-students also continue to generously support our school community with their engagement as volunteer mentors through the LK Connect program and also by raising much needed funds for the ExStudent Bursary Program. Please read Celia Sheldon’s article, in this edition of Spirit. Our ex-students also play an invaluable role as volunteers on our Board and Subcommittees. The expertise they offer, as well as their passion and commitment to the sustainability of our school, is another treasured gift that we Thosedeeply appreciate.earlyLoreto sisters, under the guidance and leadership of Mother Gonzaga Barry, generously committed their lives so that we can enjoy the privilege of a Loreto education for women here in Australia. I thank and commend those who continue that spirit of generosity, which means so much to our students.
activities of National Reconciliation Week, promotion of Laudato Si’ and environmental stewardship, Refugee Week, engagement in the Verity Immersion experience, support for the people of Ukraine and so much more. Our parents model generosity to their daughters as well, in so many ways. They support the school through their involvement and attendance at sporting carnivals, Mother Daughter and Father Daughter activities, transporting their daughters to the many activities in which they are engaged, supporting May Day by working on the stalls, involvement in the many and varied P&F activities, participating in various Board and sub-committee meetings and volunteering in the Canteen. The last is a simple example but telling. We have well over one hundred parents who volunteer at the school canteen. In a society which is time-poor, such generosity is rare and does not go unnoticed.
During the holiday period the school was a hive of activity, within and beyond the school gates, because of the generosity of staff offering our students additional opportunities. I know our students and parents greatly appreciate the ‘something more’ that our staff voluntarily contribute to our students and express this gratitude readily. Over the holiday period, 26 Year 11 students engaged in a Verity Immersion program in Arnhem Land, 124 students attended the Snow Sports Camp in the first week of the holidays and our Year 12 students were offered additional classes for practical and a range of non-practical courses.
GULULU, THE YOLNGU TERM FOR WELCOME.
The Immersion experience to East Arnhem Land in the first week of the July school holidays was more than just an adventure to an exotic destination; it was a journey that challenged preconceptions and prejudices, forged friendships, kindness and determination.
Sharing
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This journey was about wading into a world that has been locked away for decades and listening to stories that are seldom heard. As future voters and leaders of this nation, we hope the participants will carry the messages from remote First Nations Australia far and wide. It is an unequivocal message that reminds us that we can bring hope to the many by bringing love to those who need it most. Their hands and our hands can come together to work towards a common goal.
HELEN THOMAS | DIRECTOR OF MISSION K-12
The 26 Year 11 students and 6 staff were encouraged to give, grow and lead. We gave with our hands but also with our hearts. We grew stronger through physical resilience, but also by developing patience, acceptance Cultureand generosity.College Director - Djapirri Mununggirrit spoke to us around the fire saying “Your heart is like a good soil, and when you gather information and plant in the good soil of your heart, now we can see results. It’s more gathering through your studies, your education, then putting it in your soil no matter who you are.”
Spending a week completely immersed and welcomed into such a strong Aboriginal community highlighted to us how important it is for Australia to embrace this beautiful part of our national identity. Being able to see firsthand how the concepts of kinship, connection to land and language interact and shape the lives of these people, was a privilege.
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The Junior School Mothers' Day Liturgy was a wonderful celebration of motherhood and a welcome opportunity for our mothers, grandmothers and mother figures to connect as a community. The students gathered in prayer to thank their mothers and the women in their lives who nurture, care for and love them. Grace Shanahan (6 Gold) and her mother, Emma Shanahan, shared a beautiful reflection on their Loreto Kirribilli journey and their mother-daughter relationship.
Mothers, grandmothers, mother figures, students and ex-students joined us for our Mother Daughter Mass, hosted by our Ex-Students’ Union Committee under the leadership of Celia Sheldon (Roberts '88). With record attendance, the Mass was celebrated by Fr Richard Leonard SJ, and included a moving reflection from Emma Noye and her mother on their very special mother-daughter relationship. The Mass was followed with morning tea, a welcome opportunity to connect and enjoy time Onwith friends.thesame day we held our annual Year 12 Mother Daughter Luncheon, a rite of passage our senior girls greatly appreciate.
SACRAMENT RECONCILIATIONOF
Mrs Sharon Portlock Head of Junior School
Sharing our Faith
Year 2 made their Sacrament of Reconciliation in our Chapel. It was a wonderful celebration with parents in attendance, who presented their daughters at the altar of sacramental forgiveness. In preparing for this Sacrament, the students learnt that sometimes we might not always make the right choice, but if we feel we have done something wrong, God will always forgive us. The girls loved experiencing their time in the Chapel and showed reverence when listening and speaking to Father Robin.
CELEBRATING MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS
During National Reconciliation Week, we were visited by Anaiwan man and First Nations advocate Terry Chenery who spoke to the students about intergenerational trauma and the significance of Reconciliation with First Nations People. In June, students heard from Laura Vidal (Churchill Fellow 2017), a social work practitioner whose work includes identifying, responding to and preventing human trafficking, slavery and forced marriage.
SOCIAL AWARENESS LIVE@LUNCH
This semester, we have hosted a number of keynote speakers to inform and inspire our students during our new Social Awareness Live@Lunch sessions.
Dr Sonia Mycak, Research Fellow in Ukrainian Studies at ANU, shared her unique and personal insight into the impact of the war raging in Ukraine. In a demonstration of solidarity, the seminar concluded with the participants standing to observe a minute of silence. In the lead up to Refugee Week 2022, we heard from guest speakers Marwa Moeen, Farhat Nazari and Farhat Kohistani, who shared their recent experiences of life under the Taliban regime. These amazing women fled Afghanistan less than 12 months ago, guided to safety with the help of a community who mobilised from afar. Their stories were incredibly powerful, giving a deeper appreciation and awareness of the trauma suffered and the issues affecting refugees in general.
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Year 9 took part in Charism Day, organised by our fantastic Religious Education Department.
Student Leaders marked Reconciliation Week with an exploration of the Cammeraygal clan, the traditional custodians of the Kirribilli peninsula. JPIC Human Rights Councillors gathered to write to the Prime Minister in recognition of National Reconciliation Week in support of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and advocating for a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
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SORRY DAY
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IGNATIAN INTERSCHOOL FORUM
Our students marked Sorry Day with an Assembly where they reflected on the hardships faced by families of the Stolen Generation and prayed for a future that is just and equitable for all Australians.
The Ignatian Interschool Student Forum is a time of shared discussion for our students to meet and discuss topics relevant to the youth of today through the lens of Ignatian Spirituality. Year 11 students from Loreto Kirribilli, St Ignatius' College Riverview, Loreto Normanhurst and St Aloysius' College met at Riverview to discuss Diversity and Discrimination. The forum aims to provide opportunities for our students to meet and engage in meaningful discussion, to participate in building reflective communities and to work together as a representative voice of youth to discuss issues and develop possible solutions.
RECONCILIATION WEEK
Year 9 students marked the commencement of National Reconciliation Week with a Charism Day, which included a symbolic walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to St Mary’s Cathedral, commemorating the Walk for Reconciliation in the year 2000. Afterwards, students created a banner with footprints reflecting the theme of their Charism Day, 'We walk in others' footsteps...'
A school-wide Hoodie Day raised funds for Mary Ward's work with First Nations communities in Western Australia.
The day included a series of events focused on the theme of National Reconciliation Week, Be Brave. Make Change. We went to Mass at Star of the Sea Church, walked across the Harbour Bridge and visited St Mary's Cathedral. We had the opportunity to learn more about the First Nations Australian culture and explore the meaning of reconciliation.
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May Day
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We celebrated the beautiful tradition of May Day, a whole school event with the May Day Procession of Flowers, Liturgy, fundraising activities for Mary Ward International Australia (MWIA), and afternoon dance party and concert. This day evokes the importance of bringing joy to the lives of others through our efforts and love. The Liturgy also included the traditional crowning of Our Lady by our Senior School Captain, Greta Perrignon, assisted by the youngest student in Kindergarten, Alexandra Murray.
During the Liturgy, Annie Ryan in Year 12 presented her design project and campaign which is focused on women and girls’ empowerment. She invited the school community to support her in this campaign by wearing a cut-out of a flower with the words I am more than a woman, I am. We also heard from guest speaker Fiza Khosla from MWIA, who presented information on the significant work of the Loreto sisters, and in particular two projects in India: Solar Lanterns and Landing Pads.
HELEN THOMAS OF MISSION
May Day is also about supporting the legacy and vision of Mary Ward, to constantly strive to create a just world where women share leadership, children thrive, and communities live in harmony with each other and the Earth.
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SHARON PORTLOCK | HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL Lights! was great excitement and joy with our Junior School Concert, Cabaret on Carabella, a sparkling celebration of song, dance and our wonderful school spirit! were delighted to welcome parents, grandparents, Companions in Learning from St Aloysius' College, residents from James Milson Retirement Village, family and friends to the opening matinee performance. Congratulations to students, staff, parents and our extended community for making Cabaret on Carabella such a resounding success!
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SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event where a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Senior School Drama students visited the Junior School to read and perform this year's book, Family Tree, by Josh Pyke and Ronojoy Ghosh, a celebration of family, community and the seasons of life.
GRANDPARENTS’ HIGH TEA
Our Year 6 students enjoyed an action-packed three day visit to our national capital, Canberra. The itinerary included visits to the National Museum of Australia, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, Questacon, Mt Ainslie Lookout, and the new Australian Parliament House. It was wonderful to see the students engage and learn through being immersed in these experiences.
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We warmly welcomed grandparents and grand friends to our special High Tea where we shared the story Family Tree by Josh Pyke, the story of a tree that unites families and communities around the world, spreading joy, love and spirit. The students then enjoyed sharing their love and thanks for their grandparents by adding leaves of gratitude as we built the family tree together.
“The Parliament House tour was a great experience and was made even better with our funny tour guide who told us that everything, including the building itself, belonged to us and everyone working there was working for us! Overall, Canberra was great and it was a perfect trip for our last camp in the Junior School.” Year 6
CANBERRA EXCURSION
Junior School Learning TECHGIRLS LAUNCH
Students in Years 5 and 6 were challenged with mathematical, poetical, artistic and engineering problems around the theme of patterns in the State round of the Da Vinci Decathlon. Congratulations to all the competitors for displaying such higher order thinking skills, especially the Year 5 students who placed 3rd in the Ideation category. Their teamwork and dedication to the competition were outstanding.
A group of Year 6 girls explored ‘Spiritus’ for a tour of the new learning spaces. "We visited Spiritus and we loved the focus on sustainability, with copper on the glass windows, sensory water refill stations, recycle and food waste bins, a huge skylight that you can look through and see the whole 7 floors and a herb garden outside the food technology rooms. We loved the change facilities, the gym and basketball court too and the large spaces that are multipurpose. We are so excited that it is not too long until we can use it!" FLOURISH CO nn ECT
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The Year 6 Techgirls teams were very excited to meet their female business mentors for the first time, including our very own ex-student entrepreneur and innovator Georgie Drury (’94). We are so appreciative for the guidance these mentors can offer the Year 6 students. This program builds resilience, problem solving, and collaborative skills in our students. It is integrated throughout the Year 6 Curriculum. Maria Emmi eLearning Teacher Educator
ETHICS OLYMPIAD
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The 2022 Junior School Ethics Olympiad gives our Year 5 and 6 students the opportunity to engage in ethical and moral issues, providing a unique framework for our young philosophers to engage with students from around the world. Topics included “Is war ever justified?” and “Is it more important to fit in with your peers or to excel in what you are good at?” Our teams both received honourable mentions.
Emmanuelle Senden-White, Year 6, has set up her very own environmentally sustainable project and we applaud her initiative to create a better world. “I am very excited to share my project called Tender Threads. I set up an online platform for girls to buy/sell quality second hand clothes. It will hopefully raise awareness around sustainability issues, and we can all do our little bit to help create a better long term outcome for all!"
DA VINCI DECATHLON
Visit Emmanuelle's website tenderthreadsfashion.com.au
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The evening was a joyous celebration of musical talent and school spirit, exemplifying how this year’s value of Freedom is very much embedded in the performing arts.
MATHEW CLAUSEN | PERFORMING ARTS COORDINATOR Loreto Kirribilli’s premier performance event is the Music Festival and after two years of absence from the Sydney Town Hall due to COVID-19 restrictions, we did not disappoint on our return!
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JPIC Environment Councillor Imogen summed up what the Councillors hoped to achieve through the ‘War on Waste’ initiative: “It was impossible to ignore the enormity of the issue when it was spread out in front of us. We are hopeful that the unforgettable visual both shocked and motivated everyone to enact change, starting now. Our hope is that in the wake of this initiative, the Loreto Kirribilli community is more conscious of their waste habits, that we alter our behaviours, and that we make more considered choices when purchasing food. We can make a difference, and the war on waste begins with us.
LAUDATO
On Wednesday, the student Champions for Change held a graphic ‘War on Waste’ demonstration in the Quad, with the contents of that day’s rubbish bins laid out for all to see.
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In his second encyclical Laudato Si’ - On care for our common home, Pope Francis calls for urgent action to protect our beautiful planet. He critiques consumerism and irresponsible development, laments environmental degradation and global warming, and calls all people of the world to take "swift and unified global action."
Environmental Sustainability
During 2022 Laudato Si’ Week, Loreto Kirribilli Sustainability Leaders and Champions for Change led a campaign to raise awareness of the Pope’s important message, launching a number of environmental initiatives across the school. Sustainability Champion and Social Sciences teacher Robert Magner coordinated a range of activities that took place across the school, and commended the active role taken by our Student Leaders. “During this Laudato Si’ Week, our Sustainability Leaders led the school in prayer and reflection on ‘Care for our common home’. We reviewed the Pope’s Laudato Si’ message in Circle Classes and in our LK Live news broadcast on Tuesday morning. The Student Executive outlined some simple changes of behaviour we can all make.”
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Senior School Learning
YEAR 8 STEM PROJECT Our Year 8 STEM project challenges students to imagine a more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable future. Students collaborate to address the future of transport in Sydney as they compete in the NRMA Future of Transport Challenge.
CRAFT OF WRITING
CHEMISTRY HSC Year 12 Chemistry students enjoyed a day of practical investigations. Students explored chemical reactions and created everyday products such as soap and perfume, investigating techniques to synthesise new substances, including pharmaceuticals, fuels and polymers.
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THE LANGUAGE OF FOOD Year 8 languages students immersed themselves in a full day program of activities designed to provide an insight into the cuisine and culture of Italy, France and China. The Italian classes discovered the joy of making fresh pasta. French students made crêpes, and students of Chinese made delicious dumplings. v ER learn FLOURISH CO
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Year 12 English students explored writing and exposition techniques in an all-day Craft of Writing workshop in preparation for the Creative Writing module of the HSC.
Joe Liu Science Teacher ARTWORK ON DISPLAY
Students in Years 7 and 8 had their creativity and talent on display in the Term 2 Art Show, with an exhibit including still life, pottery, portraits and drawings. The students also had the opportunity to nominate for the ‘People’s Choice Award’ - a future Archibald Prize winner may be in our midst!
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The students had a wonderful time and it was a very valuable experience, giving the students additional skills for 1st Year Science at university.
RACI TITRATION COMPETITION
Year 11 Chemistry students competed in the Royal Australian Chemical Institute's Titration Competition for schools, an excellent opportunity to develop scientific skills and understanding by conducting a practical chemistry experiment in a laboratory environment. This was the first time Loreto Kirribilli has entered the competition, where students Emily Fikkers, Emma Ko, Molly Menzies, Olivia Scott, Kyra Seeto-Lee, Elza Svilans, Olivia Thorn and Emma Wong competed against teams from Barker College, Hornsby Girls High School, Cheltenham Girls High School and Ravenswood School for Girls. Most of these experienced teams included Year 12 Onestudents.ofourteams (Emma Ko, Emma Wong, Olivia Scott) came 7th out of 22 teams, and Olivia Scott had a wonderful individual result effectively determining the 11th most accurate result out of 66 students.
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Year 12 student, Lydia Colla, was awarded a Bronze Medal in the UNESCO-sanctioned International Science Olympiads, held in Canberra in July.
After the ceremony, Lydia was selected to represent the Olympians on ABC TV’s Afternoon Briefing, hosted by ABC journalist Greg Jennett, where she was asked to reflect on her aspirations beyond high school. “As a society we are facing a precipice as to what we want to see in our future. We have all these technological advancements that we can put forward with regard to climate change and other areas of society. I want to be able to use my skills in physics and mathematics to help shape the future of our society, and create one that is just and equitable, and looks after the environment and the world that we live in.”
"Yet, the more we explore these fundamental lawsthe more we understand of life and the universe - the less intimidating our reality becomes, and the more comfort we can have in our existence.”
Lydia congratulated all the Olympians for their achievements, and wished the teams the best of luck in their respective competitions. She thanked Australian Science Innovations, and the Australian Maths Trust for coordinating the Olympiad, and the Australian National University for hosting the event.
Lydia represented Australia in Physics, one of only five students nationally selected to compete against the most capable, young scientific minds from 70 countries around the world. Earlier last term, Lydia was presented with her traditional Olympiad team green and gold blazer during the official ceremony to formally announce the Australian team at Parliament House in Canberra.
Lydia went on to explain why she loved science. “I love being able to understand what makes the universe possible, and why you and I can be here in this modern world today.”
We extend our warmest congratulations to Lydia on this truly outstanding achievement.
Among the distinguished guests attending the ceremony were the Honourable Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science, Australia’s Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic of the Australian National University Professor Grady Venville.
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Representatives from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources, Principals from schools around Australia including Loreto Kirribilli Principal Mrs Anna Dickinson, proud parents and of course, the Olympians themselves, were also present.
Lydia was invited to address the audience on behalf of the Olympians and inspired all in attendance with her eloquence, poise and humility, beginning with the candid statement, “Science is scary. The fact that we exist on a not-so-random, floating rock in an infinite yet expanding region of space is very existentialist. When we acknowledge the complexity of our existence, the fact that our universe can be defined by a series of basic, fundamental laws - and quantum theories - can be honestly terrifying.
Over 60 aspiring engineers in Years 11 and 12 attended a fascinating workshop on the 'super beam' which now spans our new gymnasium space and connects our new building Spiritus. Led by Northrop Engineers, students heard how the structural engineers and builders solved the real-world problem of reengineering structural support pillars in order to integrate spectator seating. Students were then challenged to solve an engineering problem in their Mathematics classes afterwards.
Lydia Colla & Greta Perrignon Year 12
Our Year 10 scientists discovered the power of engineering as they explored engineering and STEM related careers and applications. Students visited a variety of organisations including Qantas, Arup, Buildcorp, Inventia Life Sciences and the UNSW Industrial Solar Facility.
Libby Carey Year 11 Economics student
SUPER BEAM WORKSHOP
MACROECONOMICS
“By showing us the initial sketches, and construction photos and taking us through both the design and construction phases, we were able to understand both the engineering process and the physical properties which allowed for the development of our gymnasium, and see the content we’ve been learning in maths applied in the real world.”
Q&A
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Year 11 and 12 Economics students visited Shore School for a panel discussion showcasing economic issues with questions posed by students. The panel included Su-Lin Ong (Chief Economist RBC), Stephen Halmarick (Chief Economist CBA) and Rochelle Guttmann (Senior Manager, Analysis and Policy RBA) who joined in a Q&A-style session to discuss the current state of the domestic and global economy.
BUILDING CAREERS
POWER OF ENGINEERING
A career in construction was the topic of an informative lunchtime talk facilitated by our partner in learning, Richard Crookes Constructions. Six inspiring women involved in the design and construction of our new building, Spiritus, shared their insights and career journeys.
UTS gave us a tour of the engineering campus including the robotics lab where we were able to experiment with the robots they had constructed, and explored the vast 3D printing facilities accessible to all students. Finally, at Macquarie University, we were given the opportunity to experiment with catapults and bridge building from an engineer’s perspective. The underrepresentation of women stood out across all the universities, and many female engineers I spoke to urged more women to pursue this career option. In addition to visiting universities, we were also granted access to the RAAF base at Richmond where we learnt about the role of engineering in the defence force. We explored the equipment they use from engines on aircraft to water filtration systems, and connected with the engineers working on the air base. We also spent an afternoon at ANSTO, Australia’s only nuclear facility, and saw the nuclear reactor and the facility where scientists run experiments on the particles produced to create new medicines and other technologies. Here, we were able to talk with university students completing internships at ANSTO as well as engineers who worked on the reactor daily.
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Senior School Learning
At Western Sydney University, we were introduced to the field of engineering and given a tour of their brand new industrial design facilities. At Sydney University we participated in interactive workshops in electrical engineering, tracking planes overhead and building our own antenna systems, and we also toured the brand new engineering building including chemical and biomedical facilities. At UNSW we explored food science and chemical product engineering and made our own motorised houses powered by a solar cell whilst learning about scholarship opportunities.
AN HOLIDAY
Over the Easter holidays, I was selected from students across New South Wales to participate in the Autumn School of Engineering with Engineers Australia. The program allowed me to spend a week in residency with other likeminded students, to visit university campuses across Sydney, and to connect with university students and graduates who are working in industry. Over the course of the week we visited five universities.
Student Wellbeing
HOPEFULL INSTITUTE
Millie Collins Year 11 BATYR WORKSHOP As part of the school’s Pastoral Program, students in Years 10 and 11 participated in wellbeing sessions with the preventive mental health organisation Batyr. Students had the opportunity to engage in positive conversations about mental health and were empowered to reach out for support when needed.
PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS Brent Sanders hosted Protective Behaviours seminars as part of the wellbeing and consent education program which operates across the Years 7-12 Pastoral Program. The age-appropriate sessions focus on elements of effective selfprotection, assertiveness and basic conflict psychology.
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YEAR 9 STAND STALL Year 9 were able to experience an inspiring and moving excursion to the Stand Tall event at the International Convention Centre. Stand Tall’s theme this year, Dream Again, taught the Year 9 cohort the importance of resilience and the different forms in which it can present itself. This notion was introduced to us via a range of speakers, all of whom were willing to share their varying stories of facing and overcoming adversity. The highlight of the day was hearing Michael Crossland speak about facing repeated hardships, such as beating cancer as a boy, financial ruin and being torn away from his dream of playing baseball at age 18 after his second heart attack. Not only did he overcome this, he is now devoting himself to others having set up a school and orphanage in Haiti. His story left Year 9 enthralled and in tears. Other highlights included hearing the winner of The Voice 2021 talk about her upbringing and perform an original song for us, and hearing Winter Olympic Moguls Gold Medallist, Jakara Anthony, tell us about her journey. Year 9 had a fantastic day learning the importance of dreaming again and standing tall.
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“Year 11 was given the opportunity to listen to a seminar by Mr Glen Gerreyn from the HopeFull Institute. The talk targeted how to navigate the complexity, disruptions, and issues of today's society."
The Junior School Student Representative Council attended a Sorry Day prayer service at St Aloysius’ College, along with Redfern Jarjum College. It was a reverent and meaningful occasion that was opened with a smoking ceremony by Uncle Les McLeod, elder and lore man of the Yuin nation.
JUNIOR SCHOOL CONCERT MATINEE SPECIAL GUESTS
At the combined Loreto Kirribilli and St Aloysius' College Careers Expo, Years 11 and 12 students had the opportunity to explore institutions, course offerings and possible career paths with representatives from most of the universities, as well as UAC, the ADF, the NSW Police and Engineers Australia. d ISCO v ER LEARn flourish CO nn ECT | 23
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Companions in Learning
We were delighted to welcome Year 3 from St Aloysius’ College to be part of the audience for the matinee of our very special Junior School Concert, Cabaret on Carabella
At the end of Term 2, Loreto Kirribilli staff joined their counterparts at St Aloysius’ College for the ‘Rector’s Revival’, a convivial evening on the rooftop terrace of the College, hosted by the Rector, Fr Ross Jones SJ. All welcomed the opportunity to connect and relax in an informal setting.
SORRY DAY SMOKING CEREMONY
CAREERS EXPO
Junior School Athletics Carnival OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1st Ava Jacob 2nd Eloise Bailey 3rd Ruby Squire TRACK CHAMPION 1st Alexandra Bova 2nd Ava Jacob 3rd Virginia Dixon FIELD CHAMPION 1st Eloise Steele 2nd Allegra Childs 3rd Virginia Dixon JUNIOR CHAMPION 1st Allegra Childs 2nd Eloise Steele 3rd Lucy Matthews SENIOR CHAMPION 1st Virginia Dixon 2nd Alexandra Bova 3rd Ava Jacob OVERALL POINTSCORE 1st Heaton SPIRIT AWARD 1st Milson 24 | d ISCO v ER LEARn flourish CO nn ECT
Senior School Athletics Carnival OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 1st Charlotte Greatrex 2nd Madeleine Caspers 3rd Kate Hendren TRACK CHAMPION 1st Belinda Matthews 2nd Charlotte Greatrex 3rd Madeleine Caspers FIELD CHAMPION 1st Jessica Johnson 2nd Charlotte Greatrex 3rd Paige Edmondson JUNIOR POINTSCORE 1st Belinda Matthews 2nd Mary Dunstan 3rd Indiana Orth INTERMEDIATE POINTSCORE 1st Jessica Johnston 2nd Madeleine Caspers 3rd Sarah Holt SENIOR POINTSCORE 1st Charlotte Greatrex 2nd Emma Hooper 3rd Paige Edmondson OVERALL POINTSCORE 1st Barry 2nd Heaton 3rd Milson 4th Ward SPIRIT AWARD 1st Ward 2nd Barry 3rd Milson 4th Heaton d ISCO v ER LEARn flourish CO nn ECT | 25
CONTRIBUTIONOUTSTANDING Congratulations to Donna Baker OAM, our highly-respected Sport Coordinator K-12, who has been honoured with Life Membership of the Independent Girls' Schools Association for her outstanding contribution to sport over many years.
SNOWSPORTS
WATER POLO
On the Snowsports camp in the first week of the holidays, 124 students and 17 staff enjoyed a fun filled week at Perisher in some excellent weather. The students enjoyed skiing and boarding each day with an instructor in some great snow conditions. Thank you to all the staff who attended to make this a very special week for everyone.
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Loreto Kirribilli Water Polo Captain, Layla Smith, was selected to play for Australia at the World Junior Water Polo Championships in Serbia in August this year. Layla travelled to the Netherlands and Greece for further training prior to the World Championships in Belgrade. Well done Layla!
SAILING Congratulations to student and champion sailor Stella Hurley, who competed with the Australian Sailing Team in the 2022 29er World Championships in Barcelona, Spain and the 29er European Championships in Denmark.
Congratulations also to Lauren Tandy, who, as part of her team, placed second in the Hardy Cup Regatta, held at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. The Hardy Cup is one of the largest match racing regattas in Australia for sailors under the age of 23. Pictured: Lauren and her team with Sir James Hardy at the presentation.
Loreto Kirribilli proudly saw four Year 12 students march in the Royal Guard: Senior Under Officer (SUO) Cate Ingle; Cadet Under Officers (CUO) Claire Menzies and Ella Conti; and Warrant Officer 2 (WO2) Emma Noye. SUO Ingle explained why the event had particular significance. “It was the first time in history all three cadets corps (army, navy and air force) flew their flags together on a ceremonial parade. In preparation for the event, we were fitted for custom service dress uniforms, which is a rarity for army cadets! We also attended weekend rehearsals to familiarise ourselves with the rifle drill.
“Partaking in the parade was a surreal experience, with large public crowds, media outlets and significant political and military figures there. It felt like a once in a lifetime event.”
PRINCESS ANNE ROYAL PERFORMANCE
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“On the day, we arrived at Victoria Barracks at 6am for roll call and a briefing on the day ahead. We then made our way on buses to Government House where we were issued with our drill rifles and began a few hours of rehearsal on the official parade ground. The parade consisted of a march on, royal salutes, an inspection of the parade and speech by the Governor and three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen.
On Saturday 11 June 2022, the Queen's Birthday Parade was conducted at Government House, celebrating the 96th birthday of Her Majesty in the year of Her Platinum Jubilee.
QUEEN’S JUBILEE
Adrienne Grimes Head of Performance
During the visit to Australia of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, a group of our senior musicians were invited to participate in musical performances at a reception at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. After opening the Royal Easter Show, Princess Anne arrived by boat to a Fanfare and Anthems performed by a combined Symphonic Wind Band made up of students from Loreto Kirribilli and The King's School. The Princess then enjoyed a selection of string quartets performed by a combined String Ensemble during dinner. What an incredibly special opportunity for our students.
Congratulations to the 2022 Year 10 ISDA team of Sarah D'Mello, Alyssa Horan, Lily Kevans, Allanah Davies and Sybilla Delaney who were narrowly defeated by Sydney Grammar School in the Grand Final, with the topic of the debate We should boycott art produced by artists whose behaviour is deemed morally reprehensible.
"We had a stellar time in this debate and were happy to walk away runners-up in the competition! Thank you to Maddie Gelagin ('18), our incredible coach; Ms Virtich, for the infinite work you put in behind the scenes; and the supervising teachers for giving up your precious free time to watch high school debates on Friday nights!” The Year 10 ISDA Team
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ISDA DEBATING
Our Year 10 Senior team were challenged with some engaging topics during the recent Ethics Olympiad, including the issue of cheating at the Paralympics. The competition develops skills in communication, critical thinking and respectful discourse while dealing with important ethical issues.
FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
Congratulations to our senior team of Lydia Colla, Hannah Merlin, Cordelia Morton and Imogen Wills, who were the highest-ranked Australian team out of 59 teams from around the world in the Future Problem Solving International Competition. This year the topic was Antibiotic Resistance. Through thorough research, they built an excellent understanding of the topic, while continuing to complete their Year 12 studies. We were also able to secure guest speaker Martha Shikhule, an exLoreto Normanhurst student in her final year of medicine at Notre Dame University, who answered questions and spoke about the many facets associated with antibiotic resistance. Ms Gisella D’Angelo & Dr Raelene Giffney DA VINCI DECATHLON
With the theme of patterns, students in Years 5 -11 took part in the State round of the Da Vinci Decathlon. The Da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students, placing a particular emphasis on higher order thinking skills, problem solving and creativity.
Drawing on her training as a ‘design thinker’, Ms Noonan was well equipped to lead the development of this Vision. “The school was already doing an amazing job with STEM. So we set out to reimagine our vision for STEM, with a forward-facing and future-focused framework detailing the ‘Why’, the ‘What’ and the ‘How’.
• Year 8 joined the NRMA Future of Transport transdisciplinary design competition with one team reaching the finals in their first year.
Rachel Noonan, our Senior School Coordinator of STEM and Technical and Applied Studies (TAS) teacher, is passionate about the importance of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in preparing students for the future. In collaboration with the Senior School Science, Mathematics and TAS Coordinators, Ms Noonan has developed a future-focused Vision for STEM at Loreto Kirribilli, “To engage students in rigorous and relevant transdisciplinary learning experiences and adopt new ways of thinking to form synergies across and beyond STEM.”
In addition, Ms Noonan, TAS Coordinator Mrs Michelle Payne, and seven Year 11 Engineering students were invited by Chief Executive Women (CEW) to attend Breakfast with the AUKUS Chief Defence Scientistsan inspiring glimpse into the world of these global influencers - all three roles currently held by women.
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• Year 9 STEM students are introduced to the ‘Engineering Design Process’, a recognised platform for transdisciplinary problem solving.
“We interviewed key influential stakeholders in the world of STEM. We also drew heavily on The New Work Smarts research paper by the Foundation for Young Australians." Three key priorities were identified to achieve this Vision: Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, and Partnerships. Each priority is closely aligned with the Inspiring Educational Excellence pillar of the Loreto Kirribilli Strategic Plan, Inspired Minds, Catalysts for Change.
• The Future Anything Big Ideas Challenge, a fast-paced day of listening, learning and action, was hosted and facilitated by Loreto Kirribilli, and attended by 136 Year 8 students from seven schools. During the Challenge, students were inspired by local change makers to develop entrepreneurial thinking and human-centred design skills.
• A new transdisciplinary Unit of Work, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame, is being introduced this semester for Year 9.
• Partnerships through the Loreto Academic Mentoring Program (LAMP), led by Gifted & Talented Coordinator K-12, Mrs Desi Tate, have been further expanded.
“I’m passionate about the future world of work, in terms of preparing our students. We shouldn’t be asking students, ‘What do you want to be when you leave school?’ We should be asking them, ‘What are you interested in?’ The jobs of the future haven’t been created yet.” CO ECT
Ms Noonan then set about implementing a number of new initiatives to support this Vision for STEM.
Beyond the school gates, Ms Noonan recently travelled to Brisbane to present a Masterclass at the Innovation in Education Festival, informing educators from around Australia of the future-focused vision for STEM at Loreto Kirribilli.
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The 2022 Sports Lunch was a wonderful community event, held in style at the Crystal Ballroom at Luna Park. The panel of speakers, consisting of Caro Meldrum-Hanna (’99), Bronwyn Smith (Mayer) OAM, Michael Ennis and Bryan Fletcher, and was a treasure trove of the sublime, the serious and the inspirational side of sport, all woven together cleverly by Sports Lunch host, Lara Pitt. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated prizes, or volunteered to make the day a great success.
We were so blessed to be guests of the Loreto Normanhurst Parents & Friends at the Kirribilli Normanhurst Morning Tea. This morning tea has long been a tradition between our two schools. Next year it will be on home ground, and I encourage you to attend. This year Loreto Kirribilli exstudent and current parent, Ann Austin (’85), Head of Sustainability at Lendlease, spoke about andCommitteeParentscontributorthankscanThecleverlyaudiencesustainability,vibrant,sustainability.environmentalAnnisapassionateexpertonandshehadherenthralledasshepulledusintothistopic.bigtakeoutisthatweallmakeadifference!ManytoAnn,whoisaregularandmemberofthe&FriendsSustainabilitywithEmmaWoodGeorginaAhrens.
2022 SPORTS LUNCH
KIRRIBILLI NORMANHURST MORNING TEA
The beginning of each term sees an army of Parents & Friends arrive at school to put on the hugely popular sausage sizzle for the students. Thank you to all volunteers who cut the rolls, turn the sausages, collect the money and serve the girls.
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Hosted by ex-student Rachel Grimes AM ('85), CFO of Challenger Limited, ex-student guest panellists generously shared their wisdom, experience and insights: Sarah Rennie ('88), Managing Director, Jarden Australia; Sophie Dalton ('01), Head of Legal, Product Challenger Limited; Emma Henderson ('09), Investment Analyst, Magellan Financial Group; and past parent Louise Roche, Head of Challenger HR.
INTEREST ON THE LORETO
LK Connect Women in Finance, hosted at Challenger's corporate headquarters in Sydney, was an inspiring insight into the world of finance.
LK Connect’s hosted corporate company evenings provide an opportunity for our ex-students, senior students and parents to connect, to open lines of communication and to form strategic partnerships.
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WEBSITE We invite ex-students who would like to reconnect with Loreto Kirribilli with mentoring,
LK Connect works to keep our ex-students in touch. Mentors share their knowledege, wisdom and advice with young women starting out in their careers. YOUR KIRRIBILLI work placement
opportunities and/or career presentations to lkconnect@loreto.nsw.edu.aucontact LK Connect CO nn ECT E v E n I n G WOMEN in HEALTHCARE SAVE THE DATE St Vincent’s Hospital | Tuesday 18 October | 6pm-8pm
Each panellist reinforced the important character traits necessary for future success in the workplace - resilience, confidence, authenticity and honesty - and explored the number and variety of roles available in the finance world. The panellists challenged the students and ex-students present to be inquisitive, and to research tertiary education pathways broadly to ensure flexibility in career options into the future. They discussed how success in the workplace depends on a diverse range of factors, with panellist Louise Roche reminding our audience, "It is not the actual degree that defines you."
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The Loreto Kirribilli Ex-Students’ Union Bursary Fund is a lifesaver for those in our community who find themselves in financial crisis. Any donation - large or small - will make a difference. Thank you for your generosity. Please visit bursary-fundhumanitix.com/exstudents-https://events.
Congratulations to all those celebrating special reunions this year. Weddings are also back in the Chapel, to the joy and delight of many Loreto brides and their families.
Our annual Card Day in June was a huge success, after a two-year hiatus and in a new location. Killara Golf Club is a wonderful venue and 108 dedicated card players enjoyed a delightful day. Please note next year’s date: Thursday 15 June, 2023. Our AGM and annual Mass, Sunday 6 November, will be back at school this year: 1pm Mass / 2pm Meeting & Afternoon Tea. All welcome for this annual reunion and gathering – come meet our happy team and find out more about your Ex-Students’ Union! Celia Sheldon (Roberts ’88) President Loreto Kirribilli Ex-Students’ Union exstudents@loreto.nsw.edu.au
2022 has seen an explosion of reunions! Our social media is full of invitations for multiple gatherings and it’s wonderful to see so many catch up on missed opportunities of the past couple of years.
The joy of planning events continues and the Golf Day & Dinner is no exception. Many of you will be joining us very soon for this fabulous event, three years in the making! We wanted to create an opportunity for everyone to come together - to have fun, make new friends and connections, and strengthen our community, all while raising money for the Bursary Fund. The Ex-Student bursaries are a wonderful example of our community in action as we work to assist families at extremely difficult times in their lives. We’ve received such generous support from the community in preparing this major event and we sincerely thank you all.
ISABELLE KOHOUT Isabelle (Izzy) Kohout (’16) recently graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechatronics) and Bachelor of Computer Science. She was also awarded the AMME First Prize in Professional Communication for the presentation of her thesis seminar Fair Machine Learning in Algorithmic Hiring.
ISCO v ER LEARn FLOURISH connect | 33 ELIZA FERGUSON Eliza Ferguson (’16), sister of Amelia (’20) and Isabella (Year 11) has graduated from the University of Sydney, with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Class 1 and the University Medal). The medal is awarded to Honours students based on outstanding academic performance over their student enrolment.complete
JUSTICE ELIZABETH RAPER
We congratulate Justice Elizabeth Raper (’92), who was appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia in May 2022. Previous to her appointment, Elizabeth practised at the New South Wales Bar, frequently acting on employee and industrial relations disputes. Elizabeth is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Sydney (Masters Programme). As a Year 11 student, Elizabeth was a member of Loreto Kirribilli’s 1991 Mock Trial team.
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REU n IO n S CLASS OF '60 Saturday 10 December 2022 Contact Deidre deirdre.manning@me.comManning CLASS OF '61 Wednesday 9 November 2022 View Hotel, North Sydney Contact Terry tmackin@bigpond.net.auMackin CLASS OF '70 Friday 7 October 2022 Sails, Lavender Bay Contact geraldine@peterkennedylawyers.com.auGeraldine CLASS OF '71 Saturday 29 October 2022 Kirribilli Club, Lavender Bay For more information visit the Reunions page on the Loreto Kirribilli website. CLASS OF '72 Friday 28 October 2022 Balmoral Beach Club Enquires Shane@sdtalent.com.au CLASS OF '91 Saturday 15 October 2022 Foys Kirribilli To book please visit the Reunions page on the Loreto Kirribilli website. CLASS OF '92 Saturday 15 October 2022 Kirribilli Club, Lavender Bay RSVP kirribilli.1992@gmail.com CLASS OF '02 Saturday 19 November 2022 Kirribilli Club, Lavender Bay Contact Sarah sarahglennan@gmail.comGlennan
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Adrienne Lowe (Dodds ’80) O’Meara (’77) to
Gabrielle Quinn Rose Hogan to Rachael Hogan (McNamara ’04)
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DEATHS
Madeleine Cunliffe (’09) Sigourney Dean (’09) Charlotte Lewis (’12)
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Emilia Rose to Lydia Bertini (’03) Emma Christine Beasley to Amelia Beasley (Stephinson ’04)
Paul Schremmer OAM Father of Lisa Schremmer (’83) and Robyn Crick (Schremmer ’85)
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Enid Watson (Van Doorn ’75) | Jane Young (Brogan ’85) sister of Sally Cameron (Brogan ’87) Rebecca Harris (’87) sister of Penelope Harris (’77) and Amanda Harris (’85)
Thomas Peter Brian to Tamsin Bennett (Carroll ’96) Leo Ahnet John to Emily Misirlizade (Pyke ’01)
Robert Salteri (LK ’69)
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Hazel Paige Esther to Julia Ehemann (‘00) Heidi Loney to Genevieve Harper (‘01)
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Paula Ryan (Conlon ’50) sister of Mary McCarten (Conlon ’52)
Margaret Collingridge (’57) | Jennifer Ann Lees (’59 Rowley)
Bobbie Reilly (Baker-Becket ’39), mother of Barbara Anderson (Reilly ’62) and Linda Newcomb (Reilly ’67)
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Dylan Shane to Erin Webb (Hogan ’01) Luca to Sarah Nicita (Cogar ’04)
Helena Ashton (Kinsella ’46) Helen Borges (Coates ’47) sister of Dorothy Hardwick (Coates ’48), mother of Rosemary Scott (Borges ’84)
BIRTHS | SONS
Beverley Hudson, School receptionist 1970s and 80s, mother of Suzanne Silk (Hudson ‘83) and Kerry Landels (Hudson ’79) grandmother of Alexandra Landels (’16), Eimear Silk (’13) and Elizabeth Silk (’17)
Felicity Colleen Dutton to Sophie Dutton (Coolican ’06)
DEATHS
Elizabeth (Ting) Cheetham (Rhodes ’49) sister of Jane Parmentier (Rhodes ’46) (dec) and Roslyn Rhodes (’55)
Sr Yvonne Berecry fdnsc (’51) sister of Gwen Hancock (dec) (Berecry ’48)
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Denise Blacket (Whitty ’63) | Edwina Ridley (Gazzoli ’72) sister of Belinda Gazzoli (’79)
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Edward Patrick to Bernadette Boehm (McNamara ’09) | Nicholas to Sarah La Cava (Faeghi ’09)