Hilda’s puppy Pearl

In August 2019, the College community welcomed a 4 month old black Labrador, Pearl, instating her as the official College dog. Pearl has bought so much joy and support to the students who love and adore her. Never a day goes by where Pearl isn’t surrounded by students, or seen rolling around in the dirt, collecting sticks, doing zoomies in the front quad, posing for social media photos, or playing fetch in the back quad. Affectionately known as ‘pup’ by GC President, Georgie, or ‘Hilda’s Puppy Pearl’ by Ella, Pearl has been a highlight at St Hilda’s, especially throughout the long periods of lockdown. St Hilda’s is a place to call home, and Pearl loves it here!

We have been blessed to have Lyn Edwards, our Director of Development and Engagement, at St Hilda’s for almost 5 years. Lyn has submitted her resignation and her last day will be the 25th of February. Lyn’s work has been instrumental in building our scholarship base, recruitment of fantastic students, building our social media and digital communications, engaging with alumni, and running top line events. Lyn also has volunteered many many hours of her personal time to ensure students here could still have some events through restrictions and lockdowns. It is hard to imagine the College without her and Pearl. We wish them well for the future - Dr Brenda Holt.