Black Watch Ties The Ex-students' Union Committee started the year with a renewed vigour and a spring in our step after the trials of 2020. New skills have been learned and a new mindset of 'yes we can' has been embraced. It's been a joy to be able to meet again face-to-face and we've been impressed by how much more efficient we've become after many months of 'Zoom' meetings.
FROM THE ESU VICE PRESIDENT The College celebrated International
the entertainment, activities, music
Women's Day with a week of festivities
and games.
including a picnic lunch on Gloucester Lawn and a panel of exceptional
The 'Year 13' Cocktail Party held at the
alumni speaking. Moderated by College
College was a lovely way for the class
Principal Dr Hadwen, dentist and author
of 2020 to come together and catch up
Dr Catherine Yang, Hornsby Ku-ring-
on what they've been doing. Members
gai Women’s Shelter Board Director
of the ESU Committee enjoyed mingling
Catherine Knox and Minister for Mental
with the girls and staff and sharing some
Health, Regional Youth and Women
of our own precious memories of our
The Hon. Bronnie Taylor, MLC shared
first year out of school. Thank you to
their thoughts on what's important for
Dr Hadwen and the staff for organising
young women of today.
such a thoughtful and fun evening.
The ESU Committee was thrilled
At the time of writing, Australia is still
to join students and staff at the
battling the ongoing presence of
International Women's Day High Tea.
COVID-19. However, in turn, the ESU
All funds raised went to UN Women
Committee has grown more determined
Australia to support their efforts
to 'find the joy' and continue to create
in gender equality and women’s
opportunities for ex-students to stay
empowerment. Everyone enjoyed
connected with the College.
