SCOGA Bulletin - Autumn 2016

Incorporating the Old Girls’ Bulletin

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A Message from the President

In recognition of St Catherine’s time in Warburton during the Second World War, when the School was evacuated and utilised by the Australian Government as a training base for the WAAAF, the School commissioned this Mural, currently on display as part of the Warburton Rail Trail.

The School Archives is concentrating this year on the personal stories held within our ever expanding collection. These anecdotes, some of which are only a couple of sentences in length, can evoke strong memories among their readers.

Personal Stories from the St Catherine’s Archives For those staff members who have worked at the School for up to 40 years some letters found in the Archives can be particularly poignant. The following extract, from a letter sent from Miss Hilda Langley to student Isobel Robinson, illustrates the warmth and affection present within the teacher student relationship. If you have a story or a letter that you would like to contribute to the School Archive then please email it to the Archive Manager: mcampbell@stcatherines.net.au. Ms Melissa Campbell Archives

“My dear Isobel, I was so glad to get your letter, but so sorry to hear that you had not passed in History, six subjects shows you did a good years work anyway and I do hope you will have another try in December and that you will be successful. We have opened with a full School, I miss the Old Girls who have left and you among them. I am glad you had a couple of years at St Catherine’s and wish it could have been longer. Give my love to your Mother I hope you and she will come and see me sometimes. Ever yours affectionately, Hilda Langley” – sent March 10, 1936.

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Welcome and congratulations to our newest SCOGA members, the Class of 2015, who completed a fantastic final year of School and excelled in the VCE.

Dr Edwina Thompson (’96) – Threat Finance expert

I would also like to congratulate and introduce our new SCOGA Committee members Nicole Osborn (Schwarz ’85) and Roz Mackay (Kirk ’75) together with Nicola Sitch and Jaquelin Cantarella, 2015 School Captain and Vice Captain, as ex-officio members.

In April SCOGA will be launching a book to celebrate all the Old Girls recognised in the Project and to commemorate the School’s 120th Anniversary.

Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Project SCOGA’s Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Project was conceived in 2006 in recognition of the amazing achievements of past students of St Catherine’s School. This year SCOGA is delighted to be inducting 16 new Old Girls who have been influential in their field of endeavour: Elyne Mitchell OAM (Chauvel ‘30) – Author Dr Athel Hockey AO (‘40) – Geneticist Pamela Warrender OAM (Myer ’42) – Founder, Committee for Melbourne Rev Nanette Good OAM (Nutt ’46) – Priest Esta de Fossard-Nelson (Hall ‘50) – Teacher and author Beverley Diane Holuigue CCP OAM (Nicholls ‘58) – Chef, author, teacher Virginia Edwards AM (Smith ’56) – Animal welfare advocate Jane Singleton AM (Stoney ’64) – Journalist and Director, Sydney Peace Foundation Jane Clark (‘72) – Curator at MONA Celia Burrell AM (Shelmerdine ‘83) – Author and tourism entrepreneur Sally Macindoe (’84) – Partner & Global Head of Diversity, Norton Rose LLP Kate Beynon (‘88) – Artist and Archibald finalist Dr. Lisa Gorton (’89) – Rhodes Scholar and author Olivia Skellern (Bunn ’96) – Olympic equestrian

Anna Segal (’04) – Olympic freestyle skier The profiles of these remarkable women can be found at www.stcatherines.net.au/our-community/scoga/nil-magnum-nisi-bonum-project/

SCOGA Women in Industry Networking Events Last year SCOGA launched our career specific networking events for all Old Girls and members of the School community. They were such a success that we will be continuing the series this year with an event for those in the banking and financial services industry and those in the fashion industry. On Tuesday 25 August 2015, we hosted the Women in Marketing and Communications Networking Event with a speaker panel featuring Genevieve Brammall (Lally, ‘89), Caroline Viska (’95), Zoe Carr (’96) and me. All speakers provided valuable insights into the marketing and communications industry, spoke passionately about their experiences and offered advice to more than 40 Old Girls and members of the School community. Reunions This year we will welcome back the following Year groups who will celebrate milestone reunions with a tour and cocktail party or morning coffee at the School: 2001, 2006, 2011, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1976, 1966 and the Pre-1957 Group. We are also delighted to be hosting a reunion in London on Tuesday 21 June and a Boarders’ reunion on Saturday 21 May. The inaugural New York Reunion and the Captains’ and Vice Captains’ Reunion in February were also a great success!

Our reunions are always very well attended and a great way for Year groups to stay connected. We thank Sally Ahern (Watson ’74), our Reunion Coordinator, for her tireless effort in organising these events, together with the School’s Community Relations Department and the respective Year Group Representatives. We look forward to thanking our Year Group Representatives at the annual cocktail party to be held on Tuesday 3rd May. Honorary Old Girl We are delighted that Mrs Jane Torii has become our latest Honorary Old Girl, in recognition of her valuable service as a member of staff at St Catherine’s School. We look forward to welcoming Mrs Torii to reunions and events in the coming years. Thank you My sincere thanks must go to the SCOGA Committee for their tireless work and dedication. I would like to thank the following retiring Committee members for all of their efforts, enthusiasm and commitment to SCOGA: Meg Begg (Christensen ’61), Susie Borthwick (Morris ’81), Lucy Fortey (King ’90), Abigail Hand (Hossack ’83), Megan Macdonald (Benson ’00), Anissa Millis (Cavallo ’93), Sara Petautschnig (Sutton ’83) and Zelia Ranger (’06). Thank you to our Year Group Representatives who we regularly rely on to pass on information about our events to their Year Group and to keep the Committee up to date with news and information. Our thanks also to Principal, Mrs Michelle Carroll, and Development and Community Relations, Marketing, Archives and Business Offices for their ongoing assistance and support. Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) SCOGA President, 2016 phoebe_norman@icloud.com

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Marketing and Communications Networking Event SCOGA was delighted to host the fourth networking event of the 2015 series on August 25 for those working in, or interested in the marketing and communications industry. The event, held at Ellis Street Studio in South Yarra, was supported by the School and more than 40 Old Girls and members of the School community were in attendance. We welcomed speakers Genevieve Brammall (Lally, ‘89) National Head of Media Relations and Communications, News Corp Australia, Caroline Viska (’95) Director, Caroline Viska Consulting, Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) Event Marketing and Sponsorship Consultant and Zoe Carr (’96) Director, Major Events & Special Projects, Bastion EBA and Director, Crawf TV Productions. The speakers delivered passionate speeches about their experiences in the industry and the panel discussion, moderated by Phoebe Norman, offered valuable insights and advice. All speakers enjoyed their ability to work with a diverse range of people with varied skill sets across the corporate and public domain. Zoe Carr discussed how running her own business has allowed her to start in one specialty and move to another depending on the nature of her clients. Flexibility and experience in as many segments as possible was essential. Caroline highlighted just how prolific collaborations between businesses and sponsors have become across the industry, giving examples that included campaigns that she has managed. Collaborations have assisted her to build her network. The growth of online/digital in the marketing landscape has changed the way we work and consume information, and Genevieve spoke about the impact of the digital revolution on her role at News Corp. Each speaker provided excellent advice to those who were studying at university and to the Years 11 and 12 students in attendance. “The key message was to gain as much experience as

possible, starting at the bottom and working your way up and to recognise that we are all still learning no matter how senior we are in a role. A good network can lead to client referrals and business building and more often than not to your next job!” says Phoebe Norman. We received wonderful feedback on the event and our speakers: “The speakers were insightful and I enjoyed how different each story was. Different perspectives enhanced the presentation immensely. I do believe it is worth attending and would encourage other girls to come along next year without doubt.” Isabelle Ferrali (’15). “It was great – so interesting to hear the stories of other Old Girls. And it was fantastic to meet others in the field. Great venue too!” Anna Crameri, (’00) Manager – Marketing & Communication at GHD. “Exceeded my expectations. The panel members were all very inspiring and each of their different stories covered a range of topics.” Camilla Speer (Deague ’02), Senior Marketing and Sponsorship Executive, Art Series Hotel Group. Sincere thanks to all our speakers for their insight and time and to Mrs Michelle Carroll, Principal and staff in the Marketing Office for their support of these events. Thank you also to the organising committee; Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95), Deborah Berry (Manos ’77), Tori Landale (’10), Emily Smith (’10) and Helena Lyristakis (’11).

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NETWORKING EVENTS 2016 Wednesday 11 May St Catherine’s Women in Creative Industries: Fashion Networking Event Wednesday 17 August St Catherine’s Women in Banking

Left to Right Zoe Carr (’96), Genevieve Brammall (Lally, ‘89), Caroline Viska (’95) Ruth Wiseman, Sherryl Douglas, Alice Gardiner (’14), Sophie Gardiner Phoebe Vile (’96), Polly Viska (’01), Linke Lovett (’96), Lucy Cashmore (Olsen ’97) Panelists offered valuable insight and advice to attendees during the Marketing and Communications Networking Event

& Finance Networking Event Further information on upcoming events can be found at: www.stcatherines.net.au/our-community/ scoga/networking-and-mentoring/

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President Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) Mobile 0459 024 183

AM for Old Girl

phoebe_norman@icloud.com Vice President Victoria Landale (‘10)

Virginia Edwards (Smith ’56) has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the community as an advocate for the welfare, care and support of sick and injured animals and to philanthropy. Virginia’s fifty years of volunteering at Lort Smith Animal Hospital has included pet therapy visits, working in the Hospital’s opportunity shops and organising fundraising events. In 1980 Virginia was proud to be invited to join the Hospital Board, serving for 35 years. She also chaired the fundraising committee for the new Hospital which opened in 2000. “I was totally and utterly overwhelmed to be honoured on Australia Day this year,” says Virginia. “Receiving the AM coincides with the 80th Anniversary of Lort Smith, established in 1936 to enable people of limited means to access veterinary care for their beloved animals. I am exceptionally passionate about the history of this unique organisation.” Virginia is also one of the longest serving committee members of SCOGA, serving as President in 1982–1983 and 1995–1996. “Lort Smith and the School have always been my special interests in life,” says Virginia. SCOGA extends its warmest congratulations to Virginia. Mrs Virginia Edwards AM (Smith ’56), with her Golden Retriever, Hallie. Photo courtesy of Matthew Lyn.

Treasurer Nicole Osborn (Schwarz ’85) Secretary/Public Officer Stephanie Lazar (John ‘86) Reunion Coordinator Sally Ahern (Watson ’74) Mobile 0419 001 012 sahern@bigpond.net.au Bulletin Editor Deborah Berry (Manos ’77) oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au School Council Nominee Louise Lampard (’79) General Committee Virginia Edwards AM (Smith ’56) Helena Lyristakis (’11) Roz Mackay (Kirk’ 75) Emily Smith (’10) Lisa Trosdal (’79) Ex Officio Michelle Carroll (Principal) Nicola Sitch (’15) Jaquelin Cantarella (’15)

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2015 SCOGA

Marketing and Communications Networking Event SCOGA was delighted to host the fourth networking event of the 2015 series on August 25 for those working in, or interested in the marketing and communications industry. The event, held at Ellis Street Studio in South Yarra, was supported by the School and more than 40 Old Girls and members of the School community were in attendance. We welcomed speakers Genevieve Brammall (Lally, ‘89) National Head of Media Relations and Communications, News Corp Australia, Caroline Viska (’95) Director, Caroline Viska Consulting, Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) Event Marketing and Sponsorship Consultant and Zoe Carr (’96) Director, Major Events & Special Projects, Bastion EBA and Director, Crawf TV Productions. The speakers delivered passionate speeches about their experiences in the industry and the panel discussion, moderated by Phoebe Norman, offered valuable insights and advice. All speakers enjoyed their ability to work with a diverse range of people with varied skill sets across the corporate and public domain. Zoe Carr discussed how running her own business has allowed her to start in one specialty and move to another depending on the nature of her clients. Flexibility and experience in as many segments as possible was essential. Caroline highlighted just how prolific collaborations between businesses and sponsors have become across the industry, giving examples that included campaigns that she has managed. Collaborations have assisted her to build her network. The growth of online/digital in the marketing landscape has changed the way we work and consume information, and Genevieve spoke about the impact of the digital revolution on her role at News Corp. Each speaker provided excellent advice to those who were studying at university and to the Years 11 and 12 students in attendance. “The key message was to gain as much experience as

possible, starting at the bottom and working your way up and to recognise that we are all still learning no matter how senior we are in a role. A good network can lead to client referrals and business building and more often than not to your next job!” says Phoebe Norman. We received wonderful feedback on the event and our speakers: “The speakers were insightful and I enjoyed how different each story was. Different perspectives enhanced the presentation immensely. I do believe it is worth attending and would encourage other girls to come along next year without doubt.” Isabelle Ferrali (’15). “It was great – so interesting to hear the stories of other Old Girls. And it was fantastic to meet others in the field. Great venue too!” Anna Crameri, (’00) Manager – Marketing & Communication at GHD. “Exceeded my expectations. The panel members were all very inspiring and each of their different stories covered a range of topics.” Camilla Speer (Deague ’02), Senior Marketing and Sponsorship Executive, Art Series Hotel Group. Sincere thanks to all our speakers for their insight and time and to Mrs Michelle Carroll, Principal and staff in the Marketing Office for their support of these events. Thank you also to the organising committee; Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95), Deborah Berry (Manos ’77), Tori Landale (’10), Emily Smith (’10) and Helena Lyristakis (’11).

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NETWORKING EVENTS 2016 Wednesday 11 May St Catherine’s Women in Creative Industries: Fashion Networking Event Wednesday 17 August St Catherine’s Women in Banking

Left to Right Zoe Carr (’96), Genevieve Brammall (Lally, ‘89), Caroline Viska (’95) Ruth Wiseman, Sherryl Douglas, Alice Gardiner (’14), Sophie Gardiner Phoebe Vile (’96), Polly Viska (’01), Linke Lovett (’96), Lucy Cashmore (Olsen ’97) Panelists offered valuable insight and advice to attendees during the Marketing and Communications Networking Event

& Finance Networking Event Further information on upcoming events can be found at: www.stcatherines.net.au/our-community/ scoga/networking-and-mentoring/

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President Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) Mobile 0459 024 183

AM for Old Girl

phoebe_norman@icloud.com Vice President Victoria Landale (‘10)

Virginia Edwards (Smith ’56) has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her significant service to the community as an advocate for the welfare, care and support of sick and injured animals and to philanthropy. Virginia’s fifty years of volunteering at Lort Smith Animal Hospital has included pet therapy visits, working in the Hospital’s opportunity shops and organising fundraising events. In 1980 Virginia was proud to be invited to join the Hospital Board, serving for 35 years. She also chaired the fundraising committee for the new Hospital which opened in 2000. “I was totally and utterly overwhelmed to be honoured on Australia Day this year,” says Virginia. “Receiving the AM coincides with the 80th Anniversary of Lort Smith, established in 1936 to enable people of limited means to access veterinary care for their beloved animals. I am exceptionally passionate about the history of this unique organisation.” Virginia is also one of the longest serving committee members of SCOGA, serving as President in 1982–1983 and 1995–1996. “Lort Smith and the School have always been my special interests in life,” says Virginia. SCOGA extends its warmest congratulations to Virginia. Mrs Virginia Edwards AM (Smith ’56), with her Golden Retriever, Hallie. Photo courtesy of Matthew Lyn.

Treasurer Nicole Osborn (Schwarz ’85) Secretary/Public Officer Stephanie Lazar (John ‘86) Reunion Coordinator Sally Ahern (Watson ’74) Mobile 0419 001 012 sahern@bigpond.net.au Bulletin Editor Deborah Berry (Manos ’77) oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au School Council Nominee Louise Lampard (’79) General Committee Virginia Edwards AM (Smith ’56) Helena Lyristakis (’11) Roz Mackay (Kirk’ 75) Emily Smith (’10) Lisa Trosdal (’79) Ex Officio Michelle Carroll (Principal) Nicola Sitch (’15) Jaquelin Cantarella (’15)

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cing and catching up.”

1975 Year Group – 40 Year Reunion Year Rep: Ann Walker, assisted by Roz Mackay (Kirk)

Left to Right Farleigh McLaren (’06), Michelle Carroll, Angela Johnson (’00), Samantha Pfeifer (’78), Kate Hatherley (’07), Aimee Hocking (’00), Edwina Myer (’05), Laura Riordan (’05), Grace Eilenberg (’05), Diane Arnold (’74), Elizabeth Carey (Elder ‘82), Anna MacDonald (Riordan ’00), Melinda Robertson (‘98), Regina Schleiger (’83)

Inaugural New York Reunion

1985 Year Group – 30 Year Reunion Year Rep: Lisa Ritchie

1990 Year Group – 25 Year Reunion Year Rep: Lucy Fortey (King)

On Tuesday 10 February 2016, 13 Old Girls and 2 current parents met at the Marriott Hotel in the heart of Times Square, New York City. We gathered for the inaugural New York reunion coinciding with the visit of the Principal, Michelle Carroll. The Old Girls in attendance ranged from those who had graduated in 1974 to 2008. Some had established roots and families in New York and others had recently relocated to embark on new adventures. We were even lucky enough to have Angela Johnson (‘00) in town on business from London. It was wonderful to share stories about our paths to New York, living in the US and, of course, to exchange memories about the old St Catherine’s days. Everyone very much enjoyed meeting Michelle Carroll and hearing about the forum on girls’ education she had attended earlier in the week. Thank you to Meredith Taylor (’79), Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) and other members of SCOGA who were involved in organising the event. We are already looking forward to our planned catch up next year. Laura Riordan (’05)

2006 Year Group – 10 Year Reunion Year Rep: Zelia Ranger

Dates for

2016 Reunions

Reunions

1965 Year Group – 50 Year Reunion Year Rep: Cynthia Howell (Alsop)

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2010 Year Group – Five Year Reunion Year Reps: Lucy Cameron and Amy Wilson

Friday 15 April 2016 20 Year – 1996 Tour 5.30pm, drinks in Drawing Room 6.00pm Kate Barber – 0409 804 948 kate.barber.1@gmail.com

Friday 2 September 2016 25 Year – 1991 Tour 5.30pm, drinks in Drawing Room 6.00pm Emma Stanford – 0400 147 134 emma.e.stanford@gmail.com

Tuesday 3 May 2016 Year Reps Cocktail Party Drawing Room 6.30pm Sally Ahern – 0419 001 012 sahern@bigpond.net.au

Friday 7 October 2016 Five Year – 2011 Tour 5.30pm, drinks in Drawing Room at 6.00pm Helena Lyristakis – 0409 606 878 helena.lyristakis@gmail.com

Friday 13 May 2016 30 Year – 1986 Tour 5.30pm, drinks in Drawing Room 6.00pm Melissa Sweetland – 0417 036 529 melissa.sweetland@bigpond.com Saturday 14 May 2016 40 Year – 1976 Tour 10am, Morning coffee and tea in the Drawing Room 10:30am Gina Israel – 0414 950 096 gisrael@bigpond.net.au Saturday 21 May 2016 Boarders’ Reunion High Tea and tour 2.30pm – 5.00pm in the Mary Davis Centre oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au Tuesday 21 June 2016 London Reunion 6.30pm Cocktail Party at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London, UK oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au Facebook London Networking Group: www.facebook.com/ StCatherine’sOldGirlsinLondon

Lucy Court – 0431 834 961 lucy_court@hotmail.com Friday 21 October 2016 Pre 1957 Luncheon 12.00pm – 2.00pm Virginia Edwards AM (Smith ’56) – 9503 1222 elizabellmaine@gmail.com Sally Aheen – 0419 001 012 saheen@bigpond.net.au Saturday 22 October 2016 50 Year – 1966 Tour 10am, morning coffee and tea in the Drawing Room 10.30am Sally Bell – 0413 629 719 / 9510 5054 sw.bell@bigpond.net.au Saturday 26 November 2016 Annual General Meeting 10.00am followed by morning tea oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au

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cing and catching up.”

1975 Year Group – 40 Year Reunion Year Rep: Ann Walker, assisted by Roz Mackay (Kirk)

Left to Right Farleigh McLaren (’06), Michelle Carroll, Angela Johnson (’00), Samantha Pfeifer (’78), Kate Hatherley (’07), Aimee Hocking (’00), Edwina Myer (’05), Laura Riordan (’05), Grace Eilenberg (’05), Diane Arnold (’74), Elizabeth Carey (Elder ‘82), Anna MacDonald (Riordan ’00), Melinda Robertson (‘98), Regina Schleiger (’83)

Inaugural New York Reunion

1985 Year Group – 30 Year Reunion Year Rep: Lisa Ritchie

1990 Year Group – 25 Year Reunion Year Rep: Lucy Fortey (King)

On Tuesday 10 February 2016, 13 Old Girls and 2 current parents met at the Marriott Hotel in the heart of Times Square, New York City. We gathered for the inaugural New York reunion coinciding with the visit of the Principal, Michelle Carroll. The Old Girls in attendance ranged from those who had graduated in 1974 to 2008. Some had established roots and families in New York and others had recently relocated to embark on new adventures. We were even lucky enough to have Angela Johnson (‘00) in town on business from London. It was wonderful to share stories about our paths to New York, living in the US and, of course, to exchange memories about the old St Catherine’s days. Everyone very much enjoyed meeting Michelle Carroll and hearing about the forum on girls’ education she had attended earlier in the week. Thank you to Meredith Taylor (’79), Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) and other members of SCOGA who were involved in organising the event. We are already looking forward to our planned catch up next year. Laura Riordan (’05)

2006 Year Group – 10 Year Reunion Year Rep: Zelia Ranger

Dates for

2016 Reunions

Reunions

1965 Year Group – 50 Year Reunion Year Rep: Cynthia Howell (Alsop)

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2010 Year Group – Five Year Reunion Year Reps: Lucy Cameron and Amy Wilson

Friday 15 April 2016 20 Year – 1996 Tour 5.30pm, drinks in Drawing Room 6.00pm Kate Barber – 0409 804 948 kate.barber.1@gmail.com

Friday 2 September 2016 25 Year – 1991 Tour 5.30pm, drinks in Drawing Room 6.00pm Emma Stanford – 0400 147 134 emma.e.stanford@gmail.com

Tuesday 3 May 2016 Year Reps Cocktail Party Drawing Room 6.30pm Sally Ahern – 0419 001 012 sahern@bigpond.net.au

Friday 7 October 2016 Five Year – 2011 Tour 5.30pm, drinks in Drawing Room at 6.00pm Helena Lyristakis – 0409 606 878 helena.lyristakis@gmail.com

Friday 13 May 2016 30 Year – 1986 Tour 5.30pm, drinks in Drawing Room 6.00pm Melissa Sweetland – 0417 036 529 melissa.sweetland@bigpond.com Saturday 14 May 2016 40 Year – 1976 Tour 10am, Morning coffee and tea in the Drawing Room 10:30am Gina Israel – 0414 950 096 gisrael@bigpond.net.au Saturday 21 May 2016 Boarders’ Reunion High Tea and tour 2.30pm – 5.00pm in the Mary Davis Centre oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au Tuesday 21 June 2016 London Reunion 6.30pm Cocktail Party at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery, London, UK oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au Facebook London Networking Group: www.facebook.com/ StCatherine’sOldGirlsinLondon

Lucy Court – 0431 834 961 lucy_court@hotmail.com Friday 21 October 2016 Pre 1957 Luncheon 12.00pm – 2.00pm Virginia Edwards AM (Smith ’56) – 9503 1222 elizabellmaine@gmail.com Sally Aheen – 0419 001 012 saheen@bigpond.net.au Saturday 22 October 2016 50 Year – 1966 Tour 10am, morning coffee and tea in the Drawing Room 10.30am Sally Bell – 0413 629 719 / 9510 5054 sw.bell@bigpond.net.au Saturday 26 November 2016 Annual General Meeting 10.00am followed by morning tea oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au

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Past School Captains’ & Vice Captains’ Reunion Breakfast

Connecting our Community

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Weddings

Please ensure your details are up–to–date so you do not miss any invitations or School news. To update your contacts (email, postal or phone numbers) please email oldgirls@stcatherines.net. au or phone Ms Meredith Taylor, Community Relations Officer, on +61 3 9828 3081. You can also like the School’s Facebook page to keep up with the latest community news – www.facebook.com/stcatherinesschooltoorak Join the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA) closed group page on LinkedIn. The 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.

Boarders’ Reunion On Monday 29 February the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA), together with the School, welcomed back more than 60 past School Captains and Vice Captains spanning the last seven decades. SCOGA President Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) was delighted to introduce 1979 School Captain Amanda Robertson as guest speaker. One of our first Old Girls to be honored in the Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Project, Amanda is Head of Nephrology Surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Amanda spoke about lessons she had learnt since leaving School, the impact that School had on her and how it has influenced who she is today. Over breakfast, the group reminisced about happy times in their final year of School and later toured the School and attended morning assembly. Captains and Vice Captains were

invited to wear their beautiful blue blazers and a wonderful group photo was taken in front of Sherren House. Sue Harrison (Adamson ’50) said “it was a lovely idea to have such a gathering and although one of the older participants, it was great to catch up with younger women who had been involved with the School.” “I thought it was a really great celebration, with a terrific speaker and I loved catching up with so many Old Girls. How lucky we all are,” said Fleur Calvert (McKay ’94). Natalie Simpson (’02) summed up the morning perfectly. ‘It was such a wonderful and special event and I was very grateful to be included. To have so much history in the same room was truly remarkable!” Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95)

Left to Right Past Captains and Vice Captains don their blue blazers outside Sherren House following the Reunion Breakfast ; L:R – Eliza Bellmaine (Edwards ‘83), Melinda Law (’83), Virginya Thomas (Sutton ’85), Jenny Jackson (Sharp ’85); L-R: Alex Hinchcliff (’11), Helena Lyristakis (’11), Nakita Wilson (’13)

SCOGA and the School will be hosting a reunion for all boarders on Saturday 21 May 2016 from 2.30pm – 5.00pm at the School. There will be a tour of the School followed by High Tea and we look forward to welcoming back our past boarders. To update your contact details to receive the invitation, please contact oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au

London Reunion SCOGA and the School will be hosting a reunion in London, UK on Tuesday 21 June 2016 at 6.30pm at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery. If you live in London, or know someone who does, please make sure we have your email address in order to be sent the invitation. Contact details and enquiries can be sent to: oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au There is a Facebook page for those living in London to network together: www.facebook. com/stcatherinesoldgirlsinlondon

Top – Left to Right Phillipa Leggo (Peardon ‘00) married Scott Leggo in May 2015 in the Hunter Valley, NSW. The wedding was held at Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club and the reception was at Muse Restaurant. Their mothers were their witnesses L:R Scott Leggo, Marion Leggo, Phillipa Leggo (Peardon ‘00), Jenny Peardon (Horne ‘65) Rebecca Melville (‘03) married Josh Agius on 18 April 2015 at Bellbrae, Victoria. Jane Willersdorf (‘02) married Jon Bower Daniel Smith on 30 August, 2014 at Myer Mural Hall, Melbourne L:R Nicholas Laming, Amanda Hammond, Jon Bower Daniel Smith, E. Jane Smith (Willersdorf ‘02), Stephanie Vroom (Manolas ‘02), Daniella Gavshon, Sarah Farace (Willersdorf ‘95) and Graeme Wattie

Our new babies Left to Right Jess Junkeer (Wang ’01) with Hugo Junkeer, Linley O’Brien (Hewitt ’01) with Zara and Jack O’Brien, Morgan Ryan (Lacey ’01) with William and Patrick Ryan, Diana Telford (Dickinson ’01) with Angus and Emily Telford and Amy Tabart (Bennison ’01) with Jack and Olivia Tabart; Georgia Faye Olsen Norman, a daughter for Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) and Stuart Norman; Isabella Elizabeth Carroll, a daughter for Sarah Bostock (’96) and Noah Carroll; Lily Catherine Colclough, a daughter for Alice Colclough (O’Brien 02) and Justin Colclough. A sister for Oliver and Hamish; Grace Eva Rose Smith, a daughter for Jane Willersdorf (‘02) and Jon Bower Daniel Smith; Emily Diana Telford, a daughter for Diana Telford (Dickinson ‘01) and Paul Telford. A brother for Angus. Four generations L:R Alexandra Dickinson (Boynton ’76), Jill Boynton (Warnock ’46) with Emily, Diana Telford (Dickinson ‘01); Isabella Rice, a daughter for Sophie Rice (Pelman ‘97) and Richard Rice. A sister for Edward and Willow; Luca Bowie Lutz, a son for Rebecca Lutz (Paranthoiene ‘97) and Chris Lutz. A brother for Coco and Arabella.

Fiona Richardson (’03) married Nicholas Allen on 16 May 2015 at Portsea L:R Sarah Murchie (Richardson ’01), Christa Ray (Block ’03), Fiona Richardson (’03), Nicholas Allen, Penrose West (Burge ’03), Avesia Troon (Calman ’03) and Alyssa Cruickshank. Catherine Carah (Hutton ’04) married Alexander Carah on 21 November 2015 L:R Xavier Shiels, Victoria Prowse (‘04), James Gray, Sophie Ahern (‘04), Nicholas Waters, Catherine Carah (Hutton ‘04), Alexander Carah, Elizabeth Hutton (‘07), Julian Russell, Anna Glynn (‘04), Thomas Carah, Louisa de Kievit (‘04)

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Past School Captains’ & Vice Captains’ Reunion Breakfast

Connecting our Community

THE BULLETIN

Weddings

Please ensure your details are up–to–date so you do not miss any invitations or School news. To update your contacts (email, postal or phone numbers) please email oldgirls@stcatherines.net. au or phone Ms Meredith Taylor, Community Relations Officer, on +61 3 9828 3081. You can also like the School’s Facebook page to keep up with the latest community news – www.facebook.com/stcatherinesschooltoorak Join the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA) closed group page on LinkedIn. The 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.

Boarders’ Reunion On Monday 29 February the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA), together with the School, welcomed back more than 60 past School Captains and Vice Captains spanning the last seven decades. SCOGA President Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) was delighted to introduce 1979 School Captain Amanda Robertson as guest speaker. One of our first Old Girls to be honored in the Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Project, Amanda is Head of Nephrology Surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Amanda spoke about lessons she had learnt since leaving School, the impact that School had on her and how it has influenced who she is today. Over breakfast, the group reminisced about happy times in their final year of School and later toured the School and attended morning assembly. Captains and Vice Captains were

invited to wear their beautiful blue blazers and a wonderful group photo was taken in front of Sherren House. Sue Harrison (Adamson ’50) said “it was a lovely idea to have such a gathering and although one of the older participants, it was great to catch up with younger women who had been involved with the School.” “I thought it was a really great celebration, with a terrific speaker and I loved catching up with so many Old Girls. How lucky we all are,” said Fleur Calvert (McKay ’94). Natalie Simpson (’02) summed up the morning perfectly. ‘It was such a wonderful and special event and I was very grateful to be included. To have so much history in the same room was truly remarkable!” Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95)

Left to Right Past Captains and Vice Captains don their blue blazers outside Sherren House following the Reunion Breakfast ; L:R – Eliza Bellmaine (Edwards ‘83), Melinda Law (’83), Virginya Thomas (Sutton ’85), Jenny Jackson (Sharp ’85); L-R: Alex Hinchcliff (’11), Helena Lyristakis (’11), Nakita Wilson (’13)

SCOGA and the School will be hosting a reunion for all boarders on Saturday 21 May 2016 from 2.30pm – 5.00pm at the School. There will be a tour of the School followed by High Tea and we look forward to welcoming back our past boarders. To update your contact details to receive the invitation, please contact oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au

London Reunion SCOGA and the School will be hosting a reunion in London, UK on Tuesday 21 June 2016 at 6.30pm at the Rebecca Hossack Gallery. If you live in London, or know someone who does, please make sure we have your email address in order to be sent the invitation. Contact details and enquiries can be sent to: oldgirls@stcatherines.net.au There is a Facebook page for those living in London to network together: www.facebook. com/stcatherinesoldgirlsinlondon

Top – Left to Right Phillipa Leggo (Peardon ‘00) married Scott Leggo in May 2015 in the Hunter Valley, NSW. The wedding was held at Cypress Lakes Golf and Country Club and the reception was at Muse Restaurant. Their mothers were their witnesses L:R Scott Leggo, Marion Leggo, Phillipa Leggo (Peardon ‘00), Jenny Peardon (Horne ‘65) Rebecca Melville (‘03) married Josh Agius on 18 April 2015 at Bellbrae, Victoria. Jane Willersdorf (‘02) married Jon Bower Daniel Smith on 30 August, 2014 at Myer Mural Hall, Melbourne L:R Nicholas Laming, Amanda Hammond, Jon Bower Daniel Smith, E. Jane Smith (Willersdorf ‘02), Stephanie Vroom (Manolas ‘02), Daniella Gavshon, Sarah Farace (Willersdorf ‘95) and Graeme Wattie

Our new babies Left to Right Jess Junkeer (Wang ’01) with Hugo Junkeer, Linley O’Brien (Hewitt ’01) with Zara and Jack O’Brien, Morgan Ryan (Lacey ’01) with William and Patrick Ryan, Diana Telford (Dickinson ’01) with Angus and Emily Telford and Amy Tabart (Bennison ’01) with Jack and Olivia Tabart; Georgia Faye Olsen Norman, a daughter for Phoebe Norman (Olsen ’95) and Stuart Norman; Isabella Elizabeth Carroll, a daughter for Sarah Bostock (’96) and Noah Carroll; Lily Catherine Colclough, a daughter for Alice Colclough (O’Brien 02) and Justin Colclough. A sister for Oliver and Hamish; Grace Eva Rose Smith, a daughter for Jane Willersdorf (‘02) and Jon Bower Daniel Smith; Emily Diana Telford, a daughter for Diana Telford (Dickinson ‘01) and Paul Telford. A brother for Angus. Four generations L:R Alexandra Dickinson (Boynton ’76), Jill Boynton (Warnock ’46) with Emily, Diana Telford (Dickinson ‘01); Isabella Rice, a daughter for Sophie Rice (Pelman ‘97) and Richard Rice. A sister for Edward and Willow; Luca Bowie Lutz, a son for Rebecca Lutz (Paranthoiene ‘97) and Chris Lutz. A brother for Coco and Arabella.

Fiona Richardson (’03) married Nicholas Allen on 16 May 2015 at Portsea L:R Sarah Murchie (Richardson ’01), Christa Ray (Block ’03), Fiona Richardson (’03), Nicholas Allen, Penrose West (Burge ’03), Avesia Troon (Calman ’03) and Alyssa Cruickshank. Catherine Carah (Hutton ’04) married Alexander Carah on 21 November 2015 L:R Xavier Shiels, Victoria Prowse (‘04), James Gray, Sophie Ahern (‘04), Nicholas Waters, Catherine Carah (Hutton ‘04), Alexander Carah, Elizabeth Hutton (‘07), Julian Russell, Anna Glynn (‘04), Thomas Carah, Louisa de Kievit (‘04)

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Obituaries

Jocelyn Brassey Cooper (Bottomley ‘44) Ethel Grace Du Ve (Langley ’33) Jeannette Fraser (’51) Lucy Halliday (’93) Sue Monro (Bowman ‘63) Donalda Mairi Picken (‘40)

(McConnan ‘42)

Bunty was the only and much adored child of Sir Leslie and Lady Gladys McConnan, commencing at St Catherine’s School at the age of 10.

classes in places such as the high-rise housing estates in Flemington – something she found challenging but deeply satisfying.

Bunty loved and excelled at School and was thrilled when news came the School was to be evacuated to Warburton in 1942. She spent her last year of School as a boarder and as School Captain.

Bunty was a long-time member of the Lyceum Club, ultimately becoming President from 1978 until 1980. She also took over her mother’s connection to what was originally called Berry Street Babies’ Home. She served on the board there between 1981 and 1991, and was Vice President from 1983 to 1985.

As her three children grew Bunty immersed herself in community activities. She became president of both the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association and the Cadet Mothers’ Association at Scotch College. She completed a Diploma of Migrant Studies, after which she home tutored migrant women and taught English

Donalda (Donna) was born at home in North Carlton on 4 September 1922 and was educated at St Catherine’s School from 1928 to 1941. She achieved Leaving in 1940 and was a Probationer, Prefect and Blair House Captain in 1941. Donna enjoyed playing tennis, golf and tried her hand at skiing. Although it was mooted she may go to university, with the war in progress she entered the work force instead, commencing work with the Department of Munitions in April 1942 until June 1946.

Donalda Mairi Picken (’40)

The Tanya Prochazka and Marianne Hunt Memorial Concert held at Toorak Uniting Church on December 13 was described as a “great reunion of everyone who loved Tanya and Marianne.” Mother and stepdaughter passed away a month apart in 2015. Joining to celebrate their lives during an afternoon of uplifting performances and moving reflections were family, friends, colleagues and pupils, some of who had travelled from Europe and Canada.

Bunty studied economics at Melbourne University, then she went to the UK, Paris and Florence to be “finished.” She met and married her husband, Ham Moreton upon her return to Australia.

Lesley Baxter (Bunty) Moreton

Kathryn Rainford (’82) Elinor Cynthia Ranken (Peterson ’40) Diane (Dee) Rickard (Paterson ‘43) Celeste Tehan (‘97) Pamela Williams (Granowski ’51)

Donna was elected a Life Governor of the Association for the Blind in 1974. She drove and volunteered for that Association for over 15 years, receiving the Tilley Ashton Medal for her 15 years of honorary service in 1984 and another award in 1996. She supported many charities including the Mission of St. James and St. John,

Balancing teaching with family life, Marianne was remembered as a gracious, inspiring and generous teacher and friend by those fortunate enough to have been her students. Colleagues and pupils lauded Tanya’s personality and her amazing abilities, notably to bring long flowing phrases to life with a very free bowing arm and to interpret the work using a story or a metaphor. Family members shared cherished memories and at times humorous recollections of both women.

More than 30 cellists (students and “grandstudents” of Marianne and Tanya) filled the chancel of Toorak Uniting Church to perform the final set, the poignant strains of Londonderry Air contrasting with the buoyant energy of Bohemian Rag. In memory of Marianne’s husband Kenneth, and Marianne and Tanya, The Hunt Family Memorial Fund (formerly the Kenneth Hunt Memorial Fund) helps disadvantaged young musicians attend the annual National Music Camp of the Australian Youth Orchestra. Since 2003, the Fund has generously donated $14,000 to help 29 students attend the National Music Camp. Administered by the family, funds are raised through concerts and donations. For more information, please contact Rosanne Hunt at rosyhunt1@gmail.com Deborah Berry (Manos ’77)

Marianne Hunt was a dearly loved cello teacher who made an inestimable contribution to Melbourne cellists and cello culture. She was School Captain in 1939 and 1940 and was chosen to sing the part of Josephine in a School production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore at the Comedy Theatre. As a cellist, Marianne was encouraged by the School violin teacher William Mallinson.

A loving mother and grandmother, Bunty was a remarkable woman with many talents. She instinctively knew how to relate to very different people, and strongly believed in social justice and in serving the community. Su Laird (Moreton ’74), Jane Moreton (’78) and David Moreton

Rosanne Hunt (‘80) and Elizabeth Wallfisch (Hunt ‘69), daughters of Marianne and sisters of Tanya, featured among the distinguished soloists and joined the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra in its debut performance. Fulfilling Tanya’s special request that Schubert be played in her memory, the Adagio from the Quintet in C major included Elizabeth on violin and Rosanne playing Tanya’s cello on loan from the Prochazka family.

Marianne Hunt (Maxwell ’39)

Marianne studied with Henri Touzeau at the Conservatorium of Music and joined the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1946. From 1949 to 1952, she was a student of Henri’s teacher, Paul Bazelaire, in Paris. In 1955, back in Melbourne, she married Kenneth Hunt, founding Dean of Engineering at Monash University and father to twin daughters, Tanya (‘69) and Elizabeth (‘69). For the sake of family life Marianne decided to resign from the Orchestra and devote herself to teaching. At her peak Marianne taught more than 60 students a week – she taught at St Catherine’s for many years – and

caring for children and families, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and through her philanthropy was made an Honorary Life Governor of both The Royal Children’s Hospital and the Alfred Hospital. She enjoyed her dogs, keeping two at a time, both corgis and terriers (Fox and Jack Russell). She was a good neighbour, friend and caring family member. After a stroke at the age of 84, she moved into care and settled into Hedley Sutton Community where she lived for the last six years of her life, passing away peacefully on 27 May 2015.

Tanya Prochazka was a Canadian-based cellist and cello professor. During her time at St Catherine’s she excelled not only academically and in Music, but also in Sport. She had an exceptional musical heritage: her mother was oboist Tamara Coates, and her grandfather was the eminent conductor Albert Coates. Tanya’s father, Kenneth Hunt, was an engineer but also a fine clarinetist.

Donna’s great, great nieces, Chloé and Amelie Favaloro also attend St Catherine’s, currently in Year 3 and Prep.

Tanya’s stepmother, Marianne Hunt (Maxwell ’39), was her first cello teacher. Tanya went on to study with Henri Touzeau, and as a teenager won the ABC Concerto and Vocal Competition. She toured as a soloist with the Australian Youth Orchestra and then studied at the Conservatoire de Paris under André Navarra. Tanya worked in Vienna, studied in the US with Janos Starker and in the UK with Jacqueline du Pré. She won several prestigious prizes at European competitions.

Jane Favaloro

Tanya Prochazka (Hunt ’69)

In London in 1979 she met her future husband, Arthur Prochazka, an Australian neurophysiologist and in 1986 they moved with their three children to Edmonton, Canada.

she was still teaching at the age of 89. She tutored at Music camps and was an AMEB examiner, a council member of the Musical Society of Victoria, and a recipient of teaching awards from both the Victorian Music Teachers Association (of which she was a director) and the Australian Strings Association. She went to cello conferences in Moscow and the US, and Ken and Marianne entertained visiting cello soloists at home. Marianne taught her daughters Rosanne (‘80) and Tanya (’69) the cello and three of her five children became professional musicians. As a teacher, her kindness, patience and insightfulness were legendary, and she encouraged her students to love and respect music and the people around them. Marianne is survived by four of her five children, 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and by her sister Rosemary Fisher (Maxwell ’46). Rosanne Hunt (’80)

Tanya quickly became one of Canada’s leading cellists and in 1998 she was appointed Professor of Cello at the University of Alberta. Diagnosed with cancer in 2005 she continued her performance and teaching career, including a recital at Weill Hall (Carnegie Hall) New York, until illness finally forced her to retire in 2013. In 2009 she was inducted into the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame for her contributions to the cultural life of the city. Her musical passion and her insistence that every performance be of the highest quality was well known. “Each one of us is a maestro”, she believed. She inspired her students and colleagues to engage with the freedom of the human spirit, to be courageous and to do anything. Tanya is survived by her mother Tamara, twin sister Elizabeth Wallfisch (Hunt ’69), five other siblings, husband Arthur, three children and five grandchildren. Rosanne Hunt (’80)

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Jocelyn Brassey Cooper (Bottomley ‘44) Ethel Grace Du Ve (Langley ’33) Jeannette Fraser (’51) Lucy Halliday (’93) Sue Monro (Bowman ‘63) Donalda Mairi Picken (‘40)

(McConnan ‘42)

Bunty was the only and much adored child of Sir Leslie and Lady Gladys McConnan, commencing at St Catherine’s School at the age of 10.

classes in places such as the high-rise housing estates in Flemington – something she found challenging but deeply satisfying.

Bunty loved and excelled at School and was thrilled when news came the School was to be evacuated to Warburton in 1942. She spent her last year of School as a boarder and as School Captain.

Bunty was a long-time member of the Lyceum Club, ultimately becoming President from 1978 until 1980. She also took over her mother’s connection to what was originally called Berry Street Babies’ Home. She served on the board there between 1981 and 1991, and was Vice President from 1983 to 1985.

As her three children grew Bunty immersed herself in community activities. She became president of both the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association and the Cadet Mothers’ Association at Scotch College. She completed a Diploma of Migrant Studies, after which she home tutored migrant women and taught English

Donalda (Donna) was born at home in North Carlton on 4 September 1922 and was educated at St Catherine’s School from 1928 to 1941. She achieved Leaving in 1940 and was a Probationer, Prefect and Blair House Captain in 1941. Donna enjoyed playing tennis, golf and tried her hand at skiing. Although it was mooted she may go to university, with the war in progress she entered the work force instead, commencing work with the Department of Munitions in April 1942 until June 1946.

Donalda Mairi Picken (’40)

The Tanya Prochazka and Marianne Hunt Memorial Concert held at Toorak Uniting Church on December 13 was described as a “great reunion of everyone who loved Tanya and Marianne.” Mother and stepdaughter passed away a month apart in 2015. Joining to celebrate their lives during an afternoon of uplifting performances and moving reflections were family, friends, colleagues and pupils, some of who had travelled from Europe and Canada.

Bunty studied economics at Melbourne University, then she went to the UK, Paris and Florence to be “finished.” She met and married her husband, Ham Moreton upon her return to Australia.

Lesley Baxter (Bunty) Moreton

Kathryn Rainford (’82) Elinor Cynthia Ranken (Peterson ’40) Diane (Dee) Rickard (Paterson ‘43) Celeste Tehan (‘97) Pamela Williams (Granowski ’51)

Donna was elected a Life Governor of the Association for the Blind in 1974. She drove and volunteered for that Association for over 15 years, receiving the Tilley Ashton Medal for her 15 years of honorary service in 1984 and another award in 1996. She supported many charities including the Mission of St. James and St. John,

Balancing teaching with family life, Marianne was remembered as a gracious, inspiring and generous teacher and friend by those fortunate enough to have been her students. Colleagues and pupils lauded Tanya’s personality and her amazing abilities, notably to bring long flowing phrases to life with a very free bowing arm and to interpret the work using a story or a metaphor. Family members shared cherished memories and at times humorous recollections of both women.

More than 30 cellists (students and “grandstudents” of Marianne and Tanya) filled the chancel of Toorak Uniting Church to perform the final set, the poignant strains of Londonderry Air contrasting with the buoyant energy of Bohemian Rag. In memory of Marianne’s husband Kenneth, and Marianne and Tanya, The Hunt Family Memorial Fund (formerly the Kenneth Hunt Memorial Fund) helps disadvantaged young musicians attend the annual National Music Camp of the Australian Youth Orchestra. Since 2003, the Fund has generously donated $14,000 to help 29 students attend the National Music Camp. Administered by the family, funds are raised through concerts and donations. For more information, please contact Rosanne Hunt at rosyhunt1@gmail.com Deborah Berry (Manos ’77)

Marianne Hunt was a dearly loved cello teacher who made an inestimable contribution to Melbourne cellists and cello culture. She was School Captain in 1939 and 1940 and was chosen to sing the part of Josephine in a School production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore at the Comedy Theatre. As a cellist, Marianne was encouraged by the School violin teacher William Mallinson.

A loving mother and grandmother, Bunty was a remarkable woman with many talents. She instinctively knew how to relate to very different people, and strongly believed in social justice and in serving the community. Su Laird (Moreton ’74), Jane Moreton (’78) and David Moreton

Rosanne Hunt (‘80) and Elizabeth Wallfisch (Hunt ‘69), daughters of Marianne and sisters of Tanya, featured among the distinguished soloists and joined the Melbourne Baroque Orchestra in its debut performance. Fulfilling Tanya’s special request that Schubert be played in her memory, the Adagio from the Quintet in C major included Elizabeth on violin and Rosanne playing Tanya’s cello on loan from the Prochazka family.

Marianne Hunt (Maxwell ’39)

Marianne studied with Henri Touzeau at the Conservatorium of Music and joined the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 1946. From 1949 to 1952, she was a student of Henri’s teacher, Paul Bazelaire, in Paris. In 1955, back in Melbourne, she married Kenneth Hunt, founding Dean of Engineering at Monash University and father to twin daughters, Tanya (‘69) and Elizabeth (‘69). For the sake of family life Marianne decided to resign from the Orchestra and devote herself to teaching. At her peak Marianne taught more than 60 students a week – she taught at St Catherine’s for many years – and

caring for children and families, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and through her philanthropy was made an Honorary Life Governor of both The Royal Children’s Hospital and the Alfred Hospital. She enjoyed her dogs, keeping two at a time, both corgis and terriers (Fox and Jack Russell). She was a good neighbour, friend and caring family member. After a stroke at the age of 84, she moved into care and settled into Hedley Sutton Community where she lived for the last six years of her life, passing away peacefully on 27 May 2015.

Tanya Prochazka was a Canadian-based cellist and cello professor. During her time at St Catherine’s she excelled not only academically and in Music, but also in Sport. She had an exceptional musical heritage: her mother was oboist Tamara Coates, and her grandfather was the eminent conductor Albert Coates. Tanya’s father, Kenneth Hunt, was an engineer but also a fine clarinetist.

Donna’s great, great nieces, Chloé and Amelie Favaloro also attend St Catherine’s, currently in Year 3 and Prep.

Tanya’s stepmother, Marianne Hunt (Maxwell ’39), was her first cello teacher. Tanya went on to study with Henri Touzeau, and as a teenager won the ABC Concerto and Vocal Competition. She toured as a soloist with the Australian Youth Orchestra and then studied at the Conservatoire de Paris under André Navarra. Tanya worked in Vienna, studied in the US with Janos Starker and in the UK with Jacqueline du Pré. She won several prestigious prizes at European competitions.

Jane Favaloro

Tanya Prochazka (Hunt ’69)

In London in 1979 she met her future husband, Arthur Prochazka, an Australian neurophysiologist and in 1986 they moved with their three children to Edmonton, Canada.

she was still teaching at the age of 89. She tutored at Music camps and was an AMEB examiner, a council member of the Musical Society of Victoria, and a recipient of teaching awards from both the Victorian Music Teachers Association (of which she was a director) and the Australian Strings Association. She went to cello conferences in Moscow and the US, and Ken and Marianne entertained visiting cello soloists at home. Marianne taught her daughters Rosanne (‘80) and Tanya (’69) the cello and three of her five children became professional musicians. As a teacher, her kindness, patience and insightfulness were legendary, and she encouraged her students to love and respect music and the people around them. Marianne is survived by four of her five children, 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and by her sister Rosemary Fisher (Maxwell ’46). Rosanne Hunt (’80)

Tanya quickly became one of Canada’s leading cellists and in 1998 she was appointed Professor of Cello at the University of Alberta. Diagnosed with cancer in 2005 she continued her performance and teaching career, including a recital at Weill Hall (Carnegie Hall) New York, until illness finally forced her to retire in 2013. In 2009 she was inducted into the Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame for her contributions to the cultural life of the city. Her musical passion and her insistence that every performance be of the highest quality was well known. “Each one of us is a maestro”, she believed. She inspired her students and colleagues to engage with the freedom of the human spirit, to be courageous and to do anything. Tanya is survived by her mother Tamara, twin sister Elizabeth Wallfisch (Hunt ’69), five other siblings, husband Arthur, three children and five grandchildren. Rosanne Hunt (’80)