Incorporating the Old Girls’ Bulletin
SPRING 2016
“St Catherine’s is designed with our girls’ growing needs and educational journeys in mind, preparing our students to be ‘women of the future’, equipped with the educational foundation necessary to flourish in careers and industries not yet even imagined – to be leaders and pioneers of industry, philanthropy, medicine, law and music.”
Mrs Michelle Carroll ~ Principal
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A Message from the President My two years as President of the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA) will be concluding at the end of this year and as I look back I am really delighted and proud of what the Committee and I have achieved in this time. With the support of the School, SCOGA has: • Launched our industry specific networking events, hosting six in 2015/2016, connecting more than 300 Old Girls and members of the School community to share knowledge and experience and celebrate talent • Co-hosted a Boarders’ Reunion that welcomed 160 boarders from seven decades, an event that has not been held for more than 10 years • Co-hosted reunions in London and New York, engaging and connecting more than 60 Old Girls living overseas • Co-hosted the five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and Pre-1957 year group reunions • Profiled a further 16 Old Girls as part of the Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Project, which honours outstanding service to their profession and/or community • Published the first edition of Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum, Honouring the Great Achievements of St Catherine’s Old Girls • Worked with School Council’s Governance Committee to produce St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association – A Guide to Policies and Procedures with the School • Drafted amendments to the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association Constitution to be presented at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday 26 November 2016 • Represented and championed our Old Girl community on four Committees: Community Engagement, Auxiliary Liaison, Past Parents’ & Families’ Network and the 120th Anniversary Planning Committee.
SCOGA Women in Industry Networking Events An absolute highlight for me this year was a conversation I had with Stephanie Lambert (’09) at the Women in Creative Industries: Fashion networking night in June. Stephanie explained to me how a conversation with fellow Old Girl Zoe Carr (’96) at the previous networking event resulted in her deciding to take a job that, at the time, she was unsure about. The experience and advice that Zoe provided prompted her to take the job, which she now says was the best thing she ever did! Stories like this really show how our events are connecting our community and offering support, advice and guidance. You can read more about Stephanie’s experience on page 41. Old Girls’ Nominee to School Council We are delighted that Associate Professor Melinda Truesdale (’81) has agreed to be SCOGA’s nominee on the School Council, joining fellow SCOGA nominee Kate Barber (’96). After completing her Junior and Senior School years at St Catherine’s, Melinda began her medical degree at Monash University and graduated in 1988. She began her training at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and became an emergency physician. Melinda is now Director, Royal Women’s Emergency Department and Senior Emergency Physician at RMH. We know that Melinda will be a valuable member of the Council. Honorary Old Girls We are delighted that Mr Owen Hughes, retired Deputy Head of Barbreck and Mr John Steven, Chair of Governance Committee and School Council Member have accepted our invitation to become Honorary Old Girls, in recognition of their valuable service to St Catherine’s School and to SCOGA. We look forward to welcoming Owen and John to various reunions and events in the coming years.
Melinda, accompanied by her parents at the Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Book Launch
Thank You Thank you so much to the SCOGA Committee for their ongoing support and hard work throughout this year. We have had a fantastic response to the events we have hosted and managed, none of it could have been achieved without the time and dedication given by the Committee members. Thank you to Mrs Michelle Carroll and the Development and Community Relations, Marketing, Archives and Business Offices for their ongoing assistance, support and ideas that assist with connecting our community with the School. This role has been extremely busy, at times challenging but overwhelmingly enjoyable and a privilege. I have had the pleasure of meeting so many Old Girls and members of the School community at reunions, networking events and events held at the School. So many have been kind enough to compliment the Committee and me on the direction that SCOGA has taken in recent years. I know that with the enthusiasm, dedication and commitment of the Committee that SCOGA will continue to flourish and provide our Alumnae with all of the opportunities and support possible. Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) SCOGA President, 2016 phoebe_norman@icloud.com
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Women in Creative Industries: Fashion SCOGA was delighted to host the Women in Creative Industries: Fashion networking event at Ellis Street Studio, South Yarra on Tuesday 7 June. The event was attended by past and present students and parents. We welcomed speakers Bridget McCall (‘98) Director, LIFEwithBIRD, Clementine Lilley (‘02) Senior Textile and Graphic Designer, Voyager Solo Distribution and Jill Clegg (‘64) whose career spans more than 45 years in the fashion industry and lifestyle market. SCOGA Committee Member Nicole Osborn (Schwarz ‘85), a designer, buyer and product developer, moderated the discussion. Each speaker provided meaningful advice to those considering a career in fashion and to those already working in the industry looking to diversify into different areas. Having launched an eponymous label in the 1970s, Jill talked about the enjoyment of creating a successful business and working for herself. She also provided great insight into working for others, networking and making the most of every opportunity that presents itself. Her stories reflected the diversity of her experience across photography, design, pattern making, product development and retail. Bridget shared passionate stories about her road to success. Together with partner Nicholas Van Messner, Bridget has established a contemporary fashion label and opened her own retail stores, with even bigger plans for the future.
She also touched on balancing a career and growing business with raising a young family. With her love of design and exceptional graphic skills, Clementine talked about the importance of working in the commercial fashion sector. She is enjoying the benefits, buzz and opportunities of being employed by a large company and working closely with the likes of Myer and David Jones. We received wonderful feedback on the event and our speakers: “I liked hearing the colourful stories of the speakers’ careers and their passion and love of creativity. With a smaller group it was easier to chat to speakers and guests. I really enjoyed catching up with Old St Catherine’s Girls, hearing of their work and what directions they are going, I am very happy I attended,” said Nicola Matear (’11), graphic designer and model. Sincere thanks to all our speakers for being so generous with their time and advice. Thank you also to the staff in the Marketing Office of St Catherine’s and to the SCOGA organising committee; Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95), Deborah Berry (Manos ’77), Victoria Landale (’10), Emily Smith (’10) and Helena Lyristakis (’11).
Top: Stephanie Lambert (’09), Bridget McCall (’98), Frances Derham (’01), Skye Stuart (’02) Bottom: Nicole Osborn (Schwarz ’85), Clementine Lilley (’02), Bridget McCall (’98) and Jill Clegg (’64)
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Mentoring Old Girls in Our Community SCOGA enjoyed the opportunity to talk to Louise Lampard (‘79) and Amy Wilson (’10) about their mentor/mentee relationship. Amy and Louise met at the Women in Medicine and Allied Health Networking Breakfast in June 2015. As a guest speaker, Louise shared her experiences in Physiotherapy across the areas of Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and more recently rehabilitation in Neurology, Orthopedics, Cardiology and Pain Management. At the time, Amy was in her final year of Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University, Albury. What has been successful about the connection? L: Amy and I discussed possible job situations for her first year as a physiotherapist, and I drew on my past and current roles to ensure that Amy was aware of the available opportunities and career paths. As a result of this, her preference was to get a job at the Epworth Hospital and I was able to look over her CV before she applied for the position. Amy was one of only four successful new graduates to work at the Epworth Hospital – it is a highly sought after role and a great credit to her. A: Successful elements of this relationship include Louise’s ability to provide constructive and encouraging feedback, and share professional insights drawing on her vast
array of clinical and personal experiences as a physiotherapist. I feel that having similar educational backgrounds through St Catherine’s has meant our core values and ethics, including our approach to working within the health industry, are aligned. What does the relationship mean for both of you? L: I feel very satisfied that I have been able to help Amy to achieve her short-term goal. I hope that the knowledge I shared from my personal experiences in working at the Epworth Hospital, at smaller clinics, with a professional football club and overseas have helped with her decisionmaking. I love my job and enjoy the opportunity to assist students or new graduates where I can, and I look forward to continuing to connect with Amy at the Epworth Hospital and into the future. A: I am appreciative of the time and effort Louise has taken to keep in contact since the Networking Breakfast. More recently it was a thrill to be working alongside her at the Epworth Hospital in Richmond. I am sure we will continue to grow the connection throughout my career, as I highly value the professional advice Louise has offered.
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Opening Doors With Networking: Stephanie Lambert (‘09) meets Zoe Carr (‘96) As a new entrant in the advertising industry, I felt overwhelmed when a new job opportunity presented itself as I was starting to feel comfortable in my current job. I was happy where I was, but did not know how much longer I wanted to stay there. When the opportunity presented itself I thought the timing could be right – but I wasn’t 100 per cent sure. The Women in Marketing and Communications Networking Event in August 2015 was perfect as I was able to hear professional women speak about their careers and industries. They shared stories of triumph and defeat, and what they could have done differently, which was so valuable. I found my conversation with panelist, Zoe Carr (’96) so helpful. I explained my dilemma to her, and she offered me honest and relatable advice to “go for it, it is your career.” Our conversation gave me the confidence to accept the new job the very next day! Taking the job was the best decision I made. I really enjoy the young culture and upbeat vibe of my new workplace. With all the time you spend at work, you need to make sure the company’s culture matches your personality. I highly encourage Old Girls and VCE students to take advantage of the great opportunities that SCOGA is providing. St Catherine’s has always encouraged a strong community bond, and when you start work is when you need it the most. Whether you are already working, or looking to start, the speakers are approachable, relatable and encouraging. It is a great way to network and stay in contact with the St Catherine’s community. Stephanie Lambert (’09)
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Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum, Honouring the Great Achievements of St Catherine’s Old Girls On 21 April, SCOGA and the School launched Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum, Honouring the Great Achievements of St Catherine’s Old Girls, a book to commemorate the 120th Anniversary of St Catherine’s School. The 51 women featured in the book were profiled as part of the Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Project, initiated by SCOGA in 2006 to recognise Old Girls through the generations who exemplify the School motto, Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum – Nothing is Great Unless it is Good. We were delighted that so many of the honourees and their relatives and friends were able to attend the launch in Sherren House. SCOGA President Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) and Principal Mrs Michelle Carroll spoke of inspiring future generations through the extraordinary achievements and diversity of interests showcased in the book.
Our thanks to the current and past SCOGA Committee members and School staff who have supported the Project and the publication of this first edition book, in particular subcommittee members Deborah Berry (Manos ’77), Abigail Hand (Hossack ’83), Virginia Jackson (’79), Louise Lampard (’79), Stephanie Lazar (John ’86), Sally Morrell (’79) and Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95). We look forward to presenting the book as SCOGA’s valedictory gift to the girls of the Class of 2016 on Speech Night, with our best wishes and the inspiration of the women who went before them.
Left to right: Dr Harriet Edquist (’65), Dr Evan Simpson, Professor Susan Davis (’74), Jacky Abbott (Gurner ’63), Jane Singleton AM (’64) Toni Joel (Silver ’82) and Jill Reichstein OAM (’67) Quentin Hewitt, Olivia Sayers (’04), Lauren Fox (Hewitt ’96), Fiona Sayers Elizabeth Drake (’61) and Katinka Drake
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AM Award for Old Girl Mrs Samantha Baillieu (Myer ’78)
Mrs Samantha Baillieu (Myer ’78) was appointed a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours for her significant service to the community through support for charitable initiatives, to animal welfare, and to rural and regional renewal. We congratulate Samantha on all the work she has undertaken and continues to do for the community and for receiving this wonderful award.
Celia Burrell AM (Shelmerdine ’83), Lisa Roet (’82), Dr Libby Pilkington Hirsh and Natalie Hamersfeld (Bloom ’88)
Connecting our Community Updating Your Details Over the coming eight months we are endeavouring to update our membership database so that we have the correct contact details for as many Old Girls as possible. This will assist with organising year group reunions and invitations to other SCOGA events. If you would like to check your contact details on our database, please contact: Alicia Vivarini (’98) avivarini@stcatherines.net.au You can also like the School’s Facebook page to keep up with the latest community news – www.facebook.com/stcatherines schooltoorak Join the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA) closed group page on LinkedIn. This page is set up for Old Girls to communicate, network and hear about upcoming alumnae events. Once a member of the page, feel free to share with other Old Girls in your LinkedIn network. www.linkedin.com/
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The Art of Great Teaching – Thank you Dr Libby Pilkington Hirsh Three Old Girls from three different year levels, Celia Burrell AM (Shelmerdine ’83), Lisa Roet (’82) and Natalie Hamersfeld (Bloom ’88), each have one special thing in common, teacher Dr Libby Pilkington Hirsh. Dr Hirsh was our Art teacher in Senior School and she not only had a profound impact on our professional careers, but was integral in shaping our lives. Libby taught us incredible skills and instilled in us a direction and passion that we would take through our lives – not always knowingly. For many years, we reflected and treasured the influence that Libby had on our respective lives and often said “we must all get together and tell Libby how we feel.” 33 years later, we did just that. We went to Libby’s house to celebrate the ‘gift’ she had given us, sharing our gratitude and congratulating an amazing educator. An hour turned into the whole day, oblivious of any commitments. It was very emotional, heart-warming and energising to reconnect and share time together. There is no doubt that without her we would not have had the diverse creative journeys we have each been so fortunate to have. This is an excerpt from the letter we received from Libby after our visit:
“I am so proud of each of you for the remarkable achievements you have made and am eager to hear from each of you by phone or email whenever you have news to share or just want to exchange thoughts. I have not had visitors to my home as radiant and vital as the three of you. I want you to know that your visit yesterday was like a gift of unmeasurable value for me. I am still smiling just thinking about how much your words of appreciation for my teaching warmed my heart. It meant the world to me to hear each of you express how my passion for art that infused my teaching had empowered each of you to successfully apply your artistic talents, and remarkably continues even now, to contribute to each of your individually creative minds. I thank you all very much for a day now etched in my mind’s landscape as a day to think about breathe deeply and smile.” So, it is never too late to tell someone how much they have given you and to all past and present St Catherine’s teachers, we thank and celebrate you. Celia Burrell AM (Shelmerdine ’83)
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Reunions
Sally Ahern (Watson ’74) – SCOGA Reunion Co-ordinator, Rosie Waite-Garrison (Waite ’78), Liz Bostock (Carter ’63), Lisa Nicoll-Cooke (Nicoll ’63)
1976 Year Group – 40 Year Reunion Year Rep Gina Israel (Shackell)
London Reunion On a lovely summer evening in London, Tuesday 21 June, SCOGA together with St Catherine’s School held a reunion for Old Girls and members of the School community at the renowned Rebecca Hossack Art Gallery in Fitzroy Square. Rebecca, a fellow Old Girl (’72) and Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum recipient generously hosted the event, allowing all attendees to enjoy her current exhibition.
1986 Year Group – 30 Year Reunion Year Rep Melissa Sweetland
More than 50 Old Girls attended ranging from 1961 to 2015, together with current students on exchange and on holidays, past and current parents, and Principal, Mrs Michelle Carroll and Head of Arts, Mrs Brigid Weereratne, who were both visiting London at the time. We were delighted to welcome Sarah Baylis (’75) and Charlotte Farrow (Baylis ’78) daughters of the late Mrs Ann Baylis, Principal of St Catherine’s from 1971–1977 and Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum recipient, Dr Edwina Thompson (’96) who attended with her sister Prue Thompson (’92). It was a wonderful event that enabled girls to reminisce, connect both personally and professionally and establish a new network. Fiona Allen (Richardson ’03) said “thank you so much for organising the reunion, it was a really lovely night. It was great to connect with so many Old Girls living here in London. Please pass my thanks to Rebecca – her gallery is gorgeous. Look forward to the next one!” With thanks to Georgia McCann (’06) and Rebecca Hossack (’72) for all their support and assistance in organising and hosting this event.
1996 Year Group – 20 Year Reunion Year Rep Kate Barber
Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95)
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Dates for
2017 Events TBC February 2017 2016 Leavers Panel 9.00am in the Sherren House Ballroom oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au Friday 17 February 2017 Five Year – 2012 Tour 5.45pm, Drinks in Drawing Room at 6.15pm Katie Cameron 0408 453 750 katiealisoncameron@gmail.com Philippa Sutherland 0403 458 220 philippasutherland4@gmail.com Friday 3 March 2017 25 Year – 1992 Tour 5.45pm, Drinks in Drawing Room at 6.15pm Georgie McAllister (Guy) 0419 113 674 georgiemcallister@gmail.com Friday 17 March 2017 15 Year – 2002 Tour 5.45pm, Drinks in Drawing Room at 6.15pm Lucinda Barber 0433 256 226 l.barber@hotmail.com Natalie Simpson 0424 569 773 njesimpson@gmail.com Friday 31 March 2017 Sydney Reunion Drinks at 6.30pm, Venue TBC oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au TBC March 2017 Old Girls’ Children’s Tea Party Morning tea at Campbell House ELC at 10.00am oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au
Opposite Page: L-R: Georgia McCann (’06), Catherine Lennie (’06), Annabelle Atkins (’11), Samantha Speck (Heffernan ‘06), St Catherine’ Head of Arts Mrs Brigid Weereratne and Alexandra Elliott (’07) Top to Bottom: L-R: Karolinka Roberts (Nyczek ’98) Katherine Buchanan (’06), Jane Cheatley (’06), Anna Brash (’06) and Rebecca Hossack (’72) L-R: Phoebe Ahern (’07), Sarah Rodd (’02), Madeleine Wood (’02) and Savannah Poolman (Gadsden ’88) L-R: Tegwen Tucker (’96), Caroline Service (Park ‘96) and Elizabeth Cantor (’96)
Friday 21 April 2017 20 Year – 1997 Tour 5.45pm, Drinks in Drawing Room at 6.15pm Cecilia Riebl 0422 779 840 sessi_riebl@hotmail.com
Tuesday 9 May 2017 Year Reps’ Cocktail Party Drawing Room at 6.30pm Friday 25 August 2017 30 Year – 1987 Tour 5.45pm, Drinks in Drawing Room at 6.15pm Rosalind Rowlands 0423 055 100 rosrowlands@gmail.com Friday 15 September 2017 10 Year – 2007 Tour 5.45pm, Drinks in Drawing Room at 6.15pm Alexandra Elliott alexandraelliott20@gmail.com Reunion date TBA 40 Year – 1977 Sue Clemenger 0408 482 248 sueclem@netspace.net.au Friday 20 October 2017 Pre 1958 Luncheon Noon – 2.00 pm Sally Ahern (Watson) 0419 001 012 / 98184423 sahern@bigpond.net.au Virginia Edwards AM (Smith) 9503 1222 elizabellmaine@gmail.com Friday 17 November 2017 50 Year – 1967 Tour 5.45pm, Drinks in Drawing Room at 6.15pm Toni Armstrong (Pierce) 0418 307 656 toni@burnhamgroup.com.au SCOGA Annual General Meeting Saturday 25 November 2017 at 10.00am Ballroom, Sherren House
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Left to Right: 1. Back L-R: Sandra Robson (Gowan ‘80), Amanda Larkins (Argenti ’80), Kathyrn Hocken (’80), Belinda MacInnes (Norgard ’80), Jacinta Jarutis (Neale ’80), Front L-R: Elizabeth Archer (Bowman ’80), Kirsten Larwill (’83); 2. Anne Macarthur OAM (Cameron ’58), Diana Mackay (’53), Sue Stott (Mitchell ’53) and Anita Westacott (Stuart ’54); 3. Reunion Group; 4. Angela Baker (Singleton ’62), Christabel Sharpe (Mein ’92), Judith Mein (Singleton ’66), Angela Bott (Mein ’90)
On Saturday, 21 May, SCOGA and St Catherine’s co-hosted a Boarders’ Reunion with 160 past boarders from 1945 to 2013 in attendance for an afternoon tea and tour of the School. It was the first Boarders’ Reunion in 10 years, allowing a large cross section of St Catherine’s Old Girls, who grew up together, to reconnect on the School grounds they once called home. Held in the Mary Davis Centre, past boarders enjoyed a beautiful spread of sandwiches, scones and petit fours, before being welcomed by President of SCOGA, Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95), Head of Boarding, Mrs Sue Collister, and Principal, Mrs Michelle Carroll. They all gave thoughtful speeches, touching on the importance of the boarding community and the strength of the bond that boarding creates, tying all of the women in the room together, even across the generations. Past and current Boarding Mistresses also attended the event, reuniting some of the younger Old Girls with the guiding women of their formative years. A group of the current boarding students took attendees on tours of the School grounds, including the old boarding rooms in Sherren House and current Boarding House, Illawarra. Throughout the tours, fond memories and stories of rebellion and mischief were exchanged across the generations of girls who lived at St Catherine’s.
Next Annual General Meeting
While many of the women who attended the Reunion commented on the vast changes to the School’s facilities since their time, the essence that is the heart of St Catherine’s was palpable, both in the School and the Old Girls.
The 95th AGM of the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA) will be held on Saturday 26 November 2016 at 10.00am in the Ballroom, Sherren House. The meeting will be followed by morning tea.
We received wonderful feedback on the Boarders’ Reunion from our Old Girls:
All Old Girls are most welcome to attend. Any member who would like to bring business before the AGM is required to give notice in writing to the Secretary no later than Saturday 29 October 2016.
“It was such a lovely afternoon and I was thrilled that my three other sisters (Whitings) were able to come as well. We did enjoy catching up with old friends and a walk around the School. There was lots of reminiscing going on and we enjoyed our stroll through Illawarra House. Such a beautiful old mansion and perfect for the Boarding House,” Lyn Maloney (Whiting ’73) “It was so good to walk through the gates again and memories came flooding back. I particularly enjoyed being in the Ballroom, attending Assembly and visiting the Boarding Houses old and new. I am very grateful to St Catherine’s for giving me such a good grounding for life, and talking to the present girls I felt the same values are there. Thank you to the boarders who showed us around under great difficulty as we kept stopping to talk and reminisce,” Anne Macarthur OAM (Cameron ’58) Emily Smith (’10) and Helena Lyristakis (’11)
The SCOGA Committee is proposing to put to members changes to the SCOGA Rules and Constitution to reflect current practices, the School’s Constitution where appropriate and the legal requirements of the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012. An information session will be held in the Ballroom, Sherren House on Wednesday 19 October 2016, 7.00pm to allow members to discuss and provide feedback on the proposed changes. A copy of the proposed changes is available here: www.stcatherines.net.au/our-community/scoga/committee_governance. Please RSVP: Information session by Tuesday 11 October AGM by Friday 11 November Stephanie Lazar (John ‘86) Secretary, St Catherine’s Old Girls Association 17 Heyington Place Toorak VIC 3142 0404 584 412 / stephanieclazar@hotmail.com
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CURRENT STUDENTS OF OLD GIRLS’ Child
Mother
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Mother
Camilla Aberdeen
Nina Kirby (’94)
Katherine Lee
Karen Lim (’87)
Lara Anderson
Joanna Nicholas (’86)
Samantha Leigh
Annie Anezakis
Desi Kalfadellis (’87)
Nicholas Lincoln Sophie Lovell
Sarah Leahey (’82)
Giselle Armstrong Ziabella Armstrong
Lachlan Armstrong (Old Boy ’95) Lachlan Armstrong (Old Boy ’95)
Casper Bell
Grandmother
Great Grandmother
Toni Pierce (’67)
Grandmother
Great Grandmother
Georgina Stott (’79)
Penelope Mackey (’48)
Estelle Dennis (’25)
Marita Batty (’96)
Carol Kimpton (’67)
Astrid Low Toni Pierce (’67)
Margaret Carlyon (’45)
Edwina Low
Margaret Carlyon (’45)
Sue Catchlove (’59)
Arabella Lutz
Rebecca Paranthoiene (’97) Robin Richards (’74)
Joan Spry (’52)
Sam McAllister
Georgina Guy (’92)
Georgia Bickford
Anthea Gray (’79)
Elizabeth Bolt
Sally Morrell (’79)
Georgia Macaw
Zara Bongiorno
Felicity Miller (’87)
Poppy Maling
Alexandra Brearley
Sara Luth (’85)
William McInnes
Isabella Bufé
Tracy Cedzich (’86)
Chloe Manson
Thea Coltman (’51)
Coco Burrell
Celia Shelmerdine (’83)
Tabitha Manson
Thea Coltman (’51)
Ellie Cacopardo
Christina Smith (’88)
Prudence Whitehead (’61)
Amelia McDonald
Katie Cacopardo
Christina Smith (’88)
Prudence Whitehead (’61)
Alice Menzies-King
Susan Gawler (’64) Jean Cameron (’49) Lisa Kelly (’92)
Susan Officer Brown (’50) Fiona Menzies (’87)
Annabel Calvert
Fleur McKay (’94)
Sarah Baillieu (’68)
Margaret Cox (’35)
Sunny Millis
Priscilla Webb (’88)
Clara Calvert
Fleur McKay (’94)
Sarah Baillieu (’68)
Margaret Cox (’35)
Adelaide Mitchell
Katie Krauss (’90)
Georgina Moors
Edwina Saunders (’86)
Clare Cameron
Penelope Vowell (’41)
Lucy Campbell
Amelia Osborn (’86)
Elspeth Cannon
Clare Darling (’77)
Jill Sargood (’48)
Charlotte Murdoch
Prudence Spinney (’68)
Sandra Spry (’59)
Margaret Anderson AM (’39)
Coco Christian
Sophie Shelton (’85)
Letitia Cole (’58)
Maroa Molesworth (’25)
Olivia Murdoch
Sasha Christian
Sophie Shelton (’85)
Letitia Cole (’58)
Maroa Molesworth (’25)
Olivia Nagel
Christie Gronow (’97)
Lucy Church
Katrina Irving (’81)
Olivia Nash
Abbey Blackshaw (’93)
Honor Clark
Rebecca Mayes (’84)
Barbara Spry (’52)
Chloe Nevins
Simone Willis (’91)
Serena Clark
Rebecca Mayes (’84)
Barbara Spry (’52)
Clementine Newton-Brown Jane Forsyth (’88)
Willow Clarke
Aiesha Cipriani (’94)
Gretel Newton-Brown
Jane Forsyth (’88)
Pernilla Coleman
Kirsty Gilmour (’86)
Eve Nicolas
Kate Arnott (’88)
Saskia Coleman
Kirsty Gilmour (’86)
Grace Nicolas
Kate Arnott (’88)
Chloe Cooper
Sophie Richmond (’89)
Betty Lyall (’36)
Samantha Osborn
Nicky Schwarz (’85)
Meryanda Rowden (’55)
Hayley Cottrell
Constance Vanston (’22)
Abby Page
Kate àBeckett (’87)
Leigh Denham (’61)
Noreen Heath (’34)
Millicent Cottrell
Constance Vanston (’22)
Chloe Page
Kate àBeckett (’87)
Leigh Denham (’61)
Noreen Heath (’34)
Jessica Paterson
Sophie Nicholas (’89)
Allegra Paul
Francesca Hubay (’86)
Anouska Paul
Francesca Hubay (’86)
Elizabeth Newman (’61)
Sandra Spry (’59)
Margery Austin (’26) Olive (Bell) Lawson (’19) Margery Austin (’26) Olive (Bell) Lawson (’19)
Scarlett Davis
Briely Trollope (’89)
Matilda Day
Amanda Hyams (’95)
Ann Pisterman (’64)
William Day
Amanda Hyams (’95)
Ann Pisterman (’64)
Cassandra Doyle
Melissa Nicholas (’82)
Harriette Dryden
Victoria Krauss (’92)
Prudence Spinney (’68)
Emma Peele
Elizabeth Gillon (’67)
Maggie Dryden
Victoria Krauss (’92)
Prudence Spinney (’68)
Zara Peele
Elizabeth Gillon (’67)
Jenny Latreille (’58)
Claudia Perkins
Holly Elstoft
Christine McKinley-Wilson (’59) Christine McKinley-Wilson (’59)
Pia Foley (’81)
Holly Farrer
Susie Cook (’93)
Sarah Pratt
Madeleine Farrer
Susie Cook (’93)
Hollie Pringle
Marnie Ross (’92)
Victoria Jacobson (’65)
Sophie Farrer
Susie Cook (’93)
Scarlett Pringle
Marnie Ross (’92)
Victoria Jacobson (’65)
Jane Fenton
Caroline Balderstone (’87)
Willow Rice
Sarah Fenton
Caroline Balderstone (’87)
Sophie Pelman (’97) Richard Rice (Old Boy ’88)
Arabella Foote
Sarah Scambler (’93)
Margaret Drummond (’62)
Charlotte Fortey
Lucy King (’90)
Pamela Rome (’63)
Harriet Fortey
Lucy King (’90)
Pamela Rome (’63)
Olivia Fortey
Lucy King (’90)
Pamela Rome (’63)
Luisa Gibson
Sandra Herbert (’82)
Georgie Gleeson
Louise Lampard (’79)
Lucy Glover
Annabel Forsyth (’85)
Elizabeth Gorton
Sandra Court (’84)
Sophie Gorton
Sandra Court (’84)
Zara Gracanin
Camilla Knowles (’89)
Sienna Gracanin
Camilla Knowles (’89)
Pia Graham
Marnie Aitken (’84)
Lucy Gray
Penny Anderson (’87)
Claudia Richardson
Anne Lowry (’58); Sue King (’59) Anne Lowry (’58); Sue King (’59)
Isabella Stokes OAM (’58)
Claire Hayne
Leslie Reynolds (’54) Annabel Levy (’79)
Olivia Howitt
Michaela Grogan (’86)
Ella Johns
Susannah Chapman (’86)
Lucinda Kelly
Belinda Mountain (’83)
Eloise Kewley
Sally Stonier (’78)
Amelie Lane
Lisa Tarascio (’95)
Noel Lidgett (’50) Jenny Home (’52)
Mia Lansell
Jenny Home (’52) Stephanie John (’86)
Anna Lally (’88)
Molly Robertson
Anna Lally (’88)
Charlotte Rodgers
Marion Teare (’50)
Chloe Rodgers
Marion Teare (’50)
Lynette Walkley (’34) Lynette Walkley (’34)
Marion Teare (’50)
Eloise Rudge
Rowena Williams (’87)
Pamela Granowski (’51)
Anna Shears
Penny Roysmith (’81)
Betty Shields (’51)
Alexandra Shergold
Holly Tinsley (’89)
Margaret James (’61)
Pippa Shergold
Holly Tinsley (’89)
Margaret James (’61)
Clementine Sitch
Jennifer Wilson (’77)
Georgie Sitch
Jennifer Wilson (’77)
Serena Sitch
Jacqueline Barnes (’77)
Sophie Sitch
Jacqueline Barnes (’77)
Isabel Southey
Astrid Alstergren (’78)
Isabella Soutter Katharine Soutter
Ava Lansell Violet Lazar
Prudence Minifie (’51)
Emma Robertson
Emma Rodgers
Lucy Green Mimi Holmes
Jill Cannon (’66)
James Soutter (Old Boy ’92) James Soutter (Old Boy ’92)
Camilla Thomas
Virginya Sutton (’85)
Finley Thomson
Rebecca Jockel (’98)
Mirabelle Thomson
Rebecca Jockel (’98)
Lily Trosdal Ryan
Lisa Trosdal (’79)
Marigold Myer AC (’45) Prue Macnaughtan (’62) Prue Macnaughtan (’62)
Charlotte Upton
Lisa Hinrichsen (’83)
Giselle Upton
Lisa Hinrichsen (’83)
Jill Smith (’55) Jill Smith (’55)
Mia Upton
Lisa Hinrichsen (’83)
Jill Smith (’55)
Sara Zayontz
Anna Davis (’87)
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St Catherine’s News Spring 2016
Weddings
Left: Renée Homewood (’11) married Joshua Robinson 16 January 2016, at Horizon Byron Bay. Pictured with their son, Noah Kip Robinson Right: Alexandra Fish (’08) married Alistair Leonard 7 November 2015 at Janiemont, Woodfield
Victoria Guy (’02) married Samuel Kent on 19 December 2015 at the Abbotsford Convent. Pictured: Brianna Kent, Lee Ferraro, Stephanie Guy (’07), Nathan Grimshaw, Victoria Kent (Guy ’02), Samuel Kent, Allyson Porter, Damien Pover, Alexandra Cato (’02), Darcy Kent; Flower girls L-R: Ruby Pover, Charlotte Pover and Sophie Pover.
Our new babies
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Top to Bottom: 1. Georgiana Matilda Vallance, a daughter for Emily Payne (’00) and Lachlan Vallance; 2. Araminta Elizabeth & Boston Peter, a daughter and son for Annabelle Gunnersen (Peters ‘99) and Thomas Gunnersen (Prep 87’). A brother and sister for Pearl; 3. Toby Joshua Vickery, a son for Asta Vickery (Dickinson ‘03) and Josh Vickery. A brother for Archie (4) and Harriet (2); 4. Sophia Field Kiriakidis, a daughter for Annabel Kiriakidis (Showers ‘96) and Laz Kiriakidis; 5. Archer Peter Lovett, a son for Amity Lovett (Jarvis ’97) and Peter Lovett. A brother for Lucienne.
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St Cat her i ne’s Old G i rl s’ A s s o c i at ion
Obituaries
THE BULLETIN
Beryl Fethers (Mooney ’44) Susanne ‘Susie’ Moscovitch (Parris ’68) Julie Gates (Griffith ’42) Susan Young (Travers ’60) Diane Chaudoir (O’Connell ’49) Deborah Byrne (Scott ’68) Jean Campbell (Dalrymple ’37)
Louise Murray (Barrett ’48)
Sarita Anne Hutton (Waldron ’56)
Morrell (Min) Earle (Molesworth ’62)
Louise Murray was a student and boarder at St Catherine’s from 1936 to 1948. In her year at Warburton she made a number of lifelong friends. In 1944 she took a new boarder under her wing. We stayed friends for 70 years.
Sarita Anne Hutton (Waldron) was born in England on 18 June 1939. She died at home in London on 13 October 2015, having suffered from motor neurone disease for over two years.
Min was a shy girl, but was both Captain of the Boarding House and a School Prefect. Both her sister Jackie Lazarus (’67) and her sisterin-law Amanda (Grage ’60) went to St Catherine’s, where Min made lifelong friends. She loved her tennis, hockey and golf. She left School in 1963, went into nursing and although never finished, kept those skills.
Louise was very artistic, so an academic career was not considered. In her final year she was co-editor of the School Magazine. She was also Captain of the Boarding House. On a boat trip to the UK she met her future husband, Mac. On returning to Australia they built a house in Berwick, where they brought up their four children. Louise became involved with the Berwick community. Louise had a great love of books, which she passed on to her children. She was also an excellent driver and later drove tennis and rock stars from hotels to venues. When her children left home she started up a wholesale protea nursery, at the same time offering accommodation to Berwick students. At her 80th birthday party there was a gathering of her children and grandchildren, her brothers and sisters and a number of St Catherine’s School friends. Naomi Nicholson (Kaufman ’48)
When her father, Brigadier Waldron, was given a British Army posting in Melbourne, Sarita (Sari) joined us at St Catherine’s for the last two years of Junior School from 1949 to 1950. We greatly enjoyed her lively spirit. Sari was an enthusiast and an avid reader. After St Catherine’s, she went to school in Hong Kong, Switzerland, France as well as London. She undertook a variety of jobs and courses in France, Italy, Egypt, and London. She became fluent in French, Italian and Spanish, and proficient in German. Sari met Lieutenant (later Captain) Anthony Hutton, RN in Scotland, in 1964. They married on 23 August 1965 at the Royal Naval Chapel, Greenwich. My husband and I were thrilled to be guests at the wedding. They lived in London, Portsmouth and Naples. In retirement, they visited Australia twice. Sadly, Anthony died in April 2015. Sari faced her illness with enormous courage and without complaint. She will be greatly missed by her three children, five grandchildren and many friends around the world. Margaret St John (Watson ’56)
She and her husband of 46 years, Michael, were a great partnership. Their latest venture was managing a Polo complex in Southern NSW for over 15 years. It was run like clockwork. They constantly entertained, fed the multitudes, and kept up the standards. Min was also an enviable gardener. Min was an enthusiastic golfer playing at Barwon Heads and Cootamundra where she was President. Min spent a lifetime of giving and caring, volunteering for Riding for The Disabled for over 40 years, both in Geelong and in NSW. Min and Michael retired to Geelong with exciting plans afoot, but less than two years later Min died from pulmonary disease. She “fought the good fight” till the end surrounded by her loving family who meant everything to her. Letitia Shelton (Cole ’58)
Kathy Jane Rainford (’82) “Fight the good Fight” (like our Anthem) is exactly what Kathy Rainford did to the very end. Kathy battled cancer but sadly passed away at 51 years, (7/12/15). She is missed everyday. Kathy was born on 21/7/64 to Avril (Goldstone ‘46) and Ian Rainford. Loving sister to Philip, Vicki and Chris. Kathy loved St Catherine’s, and loved to sing joining the Madrigals Choir, and later the Old Girls’ Choir (also our SCOGA Representative). After completing Business Studies at Swinburne, Kathy had a successful career. She owned a gift store called Patches after her parent’s family business – something very dear to Kathy’s heart. Kathy adored travelling with her loving partner Ron McCarney. Maldives, Yosemite, US were highlights. Joyful family holidays to the Gold Coast and Mt Martha and recently a fantastic holiday in Fiji, to celebrate her 50th. Kathy’s great loves were her partner Ron, family, friends and her beloved puppy dogs. Kathy treated her dogs as her family as they held an exceedingly special place in her heart. Kathy was always the life of the party, bringing people together with her fun loving ways. She was our connector and will be sadly missed by all. Susie Musgrove, Michelle McDonough (’82)
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