Ammonite Semester 2 2022

COVER ART BY: ISLA HORGAN, YEAR 11

ARTIST STATEMENT:

A Margaret River girl at heart and in love with the natural beauty of the southwest, I created this oil painting to depict a portrait landscape of the Boranup forest. A diversity hotspot and home to the notorious Karri tree this area holds fond memories for me of afternoons worth of hide and seek games with my siblings.

The summer of 2021 saw a series of high intensity fires that ripped through the area and stretched across the Contos coast. However, many of the old Karri trees still stand tall, despite having faced all odds they’ve managed to survive.

I believe that it’s really important to look towards nature when in troubling times, and I aspire to be as resilient and strong as these trees are.

Inspired by Guy Grey Smith, a pioneer of modern artwork within Western Australian art, the palette for this artwork consists of blocked-in vibrant hues to reflect the joy that being immersed in the natural world grants people. This work acts as an homage to the loss of this amazing landscape, one day I hope that when the Forest finally recovers to its original beauty I might return and make new memories to cherish.

Girls that lift girls BECOME women who lift women

Girls that lift girls BECOME women who lift women

Our Year 9 Wandering Spirit retreat and Year 5 and 6 camps able to take place at our newly refurbished third campus, Yeagarup.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Girls that lift girls, become women that lift women.

At St Hilda’s, our all-girl environment is our greatest strength. As many of you know, I am a proud feminist and believe in equality between genders. St Hilda’s celebrates girls, women, their identities, knowledge, skills and strengths, and empowers everyone to realise their full potential and rights.

If the last two years have taught us anything, it is that our girls need to thrive in uncertainty. St Hilda’s believes passionately in the development of leadership skills, digital literacy, communication, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, problem-solving and teamwork to ensure that our girls have the skills to thrive in an ever-changing landscape and make a positive difference for good.

It’s with no great surprise that our ESSTEAM pilot program in Year 5, 6 and 10 this year has been a huge success. It has cemented the School’s position to ensure we are at the forefront of education and leading the way for other

schools. Forward-thinking to provide girls with real-life skills that they will need to thrive and shape their world beyond the school gates. So it gave me immense pleasure to announce this term that we had achieved our target of $2 million for our ESSTEAM Studio, which is well underway and progressing on time for a Term 1, 2023 opening. This is an incredible achievement by the St Hilda’s community – past, current and future and I’d like to thank everyone who shared our vision to help bring the ESSTEAM Studio to life by donating to this campaign, especially School Foundation who matched the $2 million, dollar for dollar. I can’t wait for our students to immerse themselves in this fabulous space and program.

We were particularly excited about the commencement of our programs at Yeagarup this semester, with our Year 9 Wandering Spirit retreat and Year 5 and 6 camps able to take place at our newly refurbished third campus. Yeagarup provides the girls with the opportunity to extend and challenge themselves, away from family and in a natural setting, which is an important learning that they will take with them for the rest of their lives.

Through the school newsletter this semester, we have shone the light on some of the exceptional leaders at St Hilda’s from Art, Music, Science, Maths, English, Sport, and Outdoor Education. We are blessed with exceptional staff who give tirelessly to provide the best educational experiences they can to the students in our care. Our staff are strong role models for our girls who demonstrate the learning characteristics that we admire in our girls and understand what’s needed for girls to thrive.

St Hilda’s teachers inspire, motivate and challenge young minds, modelling resiliency and perseverance and helping all of our students find their passion, whatever that may be.

St Hilda’s Reimagined, our strategic plan launched in 2021 was a 12-month journey of research, design, consultation and delivery. It is a forward-thinking, ambitious blueprint designed with the 2030 graduate in mind. In August, we were thrilled to be recognised at the 2022 Australian Education Awards as the winner of the Best School Strategic Plan Award, hosted by The Educator. I would like to thank staff, students past

and present, parents, School Executive and School Council for their input and opening our eyes to future possibilities.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and joyous festive season and thank you for being a part of the St Hilda’s community. I hope you enjoy exploring the wonderful opportunities and exceptional achievements here at St Hilda’s as you read through this edition of the Ammonite. I look forward to leading St Hilda’s in 2023 and continuing to spark extraordinary futures for our students.

Fiona Johnston Principal

St Hilda’s teachers inspire, motivate and challenge young minds, modelling resiliency and perseverance and helping all of our students find their passion, whatever that may be.

FROM THE COUNCIL

This year I have had the privilege of commencing in the role of Chair of Council. I’d like to thank Nita Peploe for her commitment during her time as Chair over the last five years and recognise her ongoing contribution as Deputy Chair.

Taking the role as Chair has afforded me even greater insight into the responsibility that the School Council has as St Hilda’s governing body. Our School has an enviable reputation as one of Western Australia’s leading educators and plays an important role in shaping young women’s lives. Ensuring the School continues to meet the needs of our community, remain financial sustainable and provide opportunities that help to close the gender equity gap is a role we take very seriously.

This year the School undertook market research across parents, staff and students to better understand how we can continue to evolve in line with contemporary expectations of education. This research has been analysed thoroughly at a Council level and we are pleased to see that this data has underpinned improvement plans across both the Junior School and Senior School campuses.

The strategic plan, St Hilda’s Reimagined, continues to be at the forefront of Council’s agenda. It was an honour to be acknowledged

as having Australia’s best educational strategic plan at this year’s Australian Education Awards. Programs such as the ESSTEAM initiative demonstrate St Hilda’s commitment to exploring best-practice pedagogies, providing our students with the skills they will need on graduation.

The School continues to enjoy buoyant enrolment numbers which underpins our strong financial position. Prudent financial management over the past five years will allow us to reinvigorate our investment in our assets. This year the Yeagarup Campus, with the additional facilities to house up to 90 students, as well as indoor recreation areas and a camping site, was officially launched. It’s now being used by students from Years 5 to 9 for outdoor education and specialist camps and retreats. A continued review of the masterplan will give us greater scope to plan and invest in all three of our campuses for the future.

I’d like to thank my fellow Council members, the School Executive, as well as the academic and non-academic staff who have demonstrated enormous commitment and flexibility over the past year, particularly given the challenges we faced with COVID during the first semester. I wish everyone in our community a joyous Christmas and restful break and look forward to sharing the St Hilda’s journey with you next year.

Anna Casellas Chair of Council

We believed we needed to take a leadership position in supporting an education program and learning space of this calibre.

FROM THE FOUNDATION

As I finish my third year as Foundation President, I continue to be impressed by how the St Hilda’s community continues to evolve. This year, the Foundation has worked closely with the School to support a number of impressive initiatives.

The ESSTEAM Studio is widely regarded throughout the education sector as a world-leading program that promotes entrepreneurial thinking. As a Foundation, we believed we needed to take a leadership position in supporting an education program and learning space of this calibre and as a result, we offered to dollar-match the community’s contribution up to the value of $2 million.

I am delighted that the community also recognised the program’s significance and this fundraising goal was reached in November this year. Being able to support the School to create long-term meaningful educational outcomes is exactly what the Foundation is designed to facilitate.

The Foundation has also been instrumental in assisting the School to establish its first Heritage Centre. The fundraising campaign was launched in our 125th year, and with the generous assistance of the Parents’ and Friends’ Association, it is now able to start construction. The Foundation’s $400,000 contribution will ensure that the building is fully renovated and restored in preparation for the exhibition to be installed in 2023.

Our aim is to grow the Foundation’s investment portfolio to allow us to provide financial support to ensure that the School can access funds for capital works, scholarships and other special projects that cannot be funded via cashflow. The Foundation continues to prudently manage the School’s Investment Portfolio through what have been volatile investment conditions.

Together with expert advice, the Foundation Board continues to adapt the investment strategy to balance the ever changing financial environment with the long-term strategic needs of the School.

I’d like to thank the community for its continued generosity and shared vision for a positive future for our girls. Thanks also to my fellow directors for their professionalism and commitment to the Foundation and its purpose and I look forward to increasing the profile and activities of the Foundation in 2023 and beyond.

Andrawes Foundation President

Sherif

FROM THE JUNIOR SCHOOL

It’s hard to believe that yet another year at the Chidley Campus is wrapping up. Although challenging at times as we adapted to a new normal, Semester 2 was nothing short of memorable.

Semester 2 events such as Cross Country and Athletics carnivals, Year 6 Production, Book Week and St Hilda’s Day are opportunities for our students to thrive and interact with their peers outside the classroom. These events are treasured by the students and create lasting memories.

Perhaps what is more exciting however, is when new initiatives and events are introduced each year. This semester, some of these included:

- Year 5 and 6 Camp at Yeagarup: This was the first time our Year 5s and 6s have visited our Yeagarup Campus and were mesmerised by the beautiful Pemberton landscape.

- The Ignite Award Program continued into Semester 2 for Years 5 and 6. Our partnership with Scotch College, meant students across both schools continued to develop their folios across the four disciplines of physical activities, adventure, hobbies and volunteering.

- Chidley Performance Festival: The inaugural Chidley Performance Festival saw over 130 students perform for their peers in their chosen instrument.

Having the opportunity to showcase Chidley to the wider community is always a privilege. In September, we held the Junior School Open Day which saw over 500 attendees come and experience the St Hilda’s Spirit. Thank you to the staff and students for volunteering their time to showcase all that we do on our Chidley Campus.

I think the highlight of the semester for me came towards the end of Term 4. In November, our Year 5 and 6 students, or rather ENTREPRENEURS, blew me away at their ESSTEAM pitch nights in the Cortile. At the final stage of the ESSTEAM Pilot Program for 2022, the students presented their business solutions to an audience on the following social impact problems:

- Year 5: Homelessness

- Year 6: Plastic consumption in WA

To think that in only one year, the students are now able to define problems within their community, write their own Lean Canvas Business Models, design logos, present ideas to stakeholders in the industry, evaluate feedback and pitch in front of an audience is extraordinary. You can read more about the Year 5 and 6 Pitch Nights in this edition of the Ammonite.

Although it’s been a jam-packed semester of exciting events at the Chidley Campus, it’s the small moments that make my job as Director of Junior School so enjoyable. Whether it’s the greetings from the students at the morning drop off, to students coming to the office asking to chat with me, to the laughs echoing from the oval to my office throughout the day, to seeing students shine in their year group assemblies or paying a visit to the classrooms, it never ceases to bring a smile to my face and make me feel immensely privileged.

School is so much more than just learning content in a classroom. It’s about making memories, pushing boundaries in a safe environment and engaging with others. I’m grateful to my Junior School staff who continue to inspire our students both in the classroom and beyond.

Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful holiday, and a Merry Christmas. All the very best for 2023.

Trish Jakovich Director of Junior School (Deputy Principal)

In November, our Year 5 and 6 students, or rather ENTREPRENEURS, blew me away at their ESSTEAM pitch nights...

THE EMOTIONS OF 2022

FROM THE SENIOR SCHOOL

It’s hard to fathom that the 2023 school year is concluding. It feels like only yesterday we were celebrating our 125th anniversary, and now we are about to embark on our 127th year.

I’d describe Semester 2 as an illusion. Shorter in length, but certainly not lighter in events. Whether you are the quiet achiever, leader, academic, athletic, artistic or an all-rounder type, there has been opportunities for everyone to excel this semester. However, it’s not always the big events that are most memorable. Often, it’s the small moments in between which stick with us.

This semester, I’ve been witness to many of these moments. On this page are 10 highlights from the year.

Beyond these ten memories are thousands of others experiences between our staff, students and parents. It’s no secret why we call it the St Hilda’s Spirit. Celebrating the big moments is important, but so is reflecting on the small. It’s been an honour to lead the Senior School in 2022 and I couldn’t be prouder of all that we have achieved.

I look forward to what will no doubt be an exciting and memorable 2023.

Merry Christmas! Andrea McNally Director of Senior School (Deputy Principal)

The love at morning tea on Senior School

Grandparents Day

The surprise on Mrs Naude’s face when we celebrated her 40 years of service to St Hilda’s

surprise love

The satisfaction of the Year 10 students when they returned from their Wooleen Expedition

The joy on the dance floor of the Father Daughter evening

joy satisfaction

The relief between the Year 12 students as they finished their final ATAR examinations

peace

The peace felt in St George’s Cathedral on St Hilda’s Day while the Chorale sang

The anticipation of our Year 9 students as they embarked on their Wandering Spirit retreat to Yeagarup

The pride of our staff and students when we came 2nd in the IGSSA Athletics Carnival, a huge improvement from 2021

The opening night nerves for our students performing in the Year 7/8 Production, ‘PUFFS’

The excitement in the PAC when the Year 12 2023 Prefects were announced

relief prideanticipationexcitement nerves

“The Ignite program has allowed me to think big and made me test my own personal boundaries to achieve my goals.” Violet

“Ignite was fun because we got to choose what we got to do.” Elise

Hobby

“Ignite was so much fun, it pushed me out of my comfort zone and encouraged me to try new things.” Hannah

“It was really fun, but challenging because you had to stay goal focused the whole time and it was easy to get carried away doing something that we are passionate about.” Eliza

Adventure Activity Volunteering

“Ignite has pushed me out of my comfort zone, I did cave crawling which I would never usually do but with persistence and encouragement of my friends I achieved my goal.” Rosie

Physical Activity

Earlier this year, St Hilda’s and Scotch College were delighted to announce a partnership for the launch of the Ignite Awards program for our Year 5 cohorts.

Over the course of the year, the students have been participating in this unique program of discovery. Similar in nature to the Duke of Edinburgh, to achieve any level of the Ignite Award, students are asked to set goals and work towards them across four disciplines as follows.

Physical Activity

This could include the sporting commitments students undertake at school or in their community clubs.

Hobby

An organised activity outside of school hours or something the student takes part in at home.

Volunteering Fundraising in the community.

Adventure Activity

Such as trekking or walking.

The students have been busy this semester working on their portfolios both in the classroom and during their spare time.

Students from both schools have had the opportunity to come together twice this year for team building activities. This has been a real highlight of the program, as it allows the students to meet new people, build on their confidence and increase their independence and leadership skills.

IGNITE PROGRAM 2022

The Ignite Award is a great tool for young people in their transition to Senior School, and St Hilda’s and Scotch College look forward to continuing this partnership going forward.

ALCHEMY OF COLOUR

Science and art came together this term to celebrate some very inspiring women. The Science Committee, which meets each Thursday at lunch, made it their goal to improve the once drab Science Building courtyard into a place that students want to visit. They worked together with emerging artist, Renee Melia, to create a mural that features eight inspiring female scientists.

Launched at our Saints Connect Thank You Sundowner, the mural is a stunning tribute to our Science Committee’s commitment to promoting their favourite subject. To watch the mural being painted, see the timelapse video below.

Thanks to Element for working with us to create this stunning wall art that girls will continue to enjoy for years to come.

MURAL TIMELAPSE

“Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.” -Marie Curie

SCOTCH BOAT SHED OPENING

Towards the end of November, the newly renovated Scotch College Boat Shed officially reopened. The boat shed is the new home base for St Hilda’s Rowing as part of the exciting partnership that was announced last year. Located one kilometre from our Bay View campus, being based at this rowing shed will offer the girls more time on the water and more efficient movements back to campus after training.

Thank you to Scotch College for their support of girls’ sport and for providing a new rowing home on the beautiful Swan River. We can’t wait to get the 2023 season started!

YEAR 7 AND 8 PRODUCTION

The Year 7/8 Production is the perfect opportunity for students to expose themselves to performing for a live audience before they can join the Major School Production from Years 9-12.

This years’ production, PUFFS, is set during the seven years that a certain wizard boy went to Wizard School. This however, is not his story. This is the story of The Puffs who just happened to be there too.

The performance had some very familiar characters that we’ve gotten to love over the years, as well as some new people who are introduced to the audience who also attend that Wizard School. The performances displayed great professionalism and showcased just how talented our students are in The Arts at St Hilda’s.

Junior School

The Junior School Grandparents’ Day began with a musical concert in the Cortile which involved all students from Junior Kindergarten to Year 6. Following the concert, the grandparents had the opportunity to visit the classrooms and see all the exciting work our students were engaging with during the Term and then enjoyed a morning tea with their grandchildren.

GRANDPARENTS DAY

We were honoured to welcome over 750 grandparents across both our campuses’ this Semester for the Junior and Senior School Grandparents’ Days.

Senior School

The morning kicked off with a special concert in the PAC, including performances from the Intermediate Concert Band and two duo dances from a talented group of students. Interwoven into the concert was a range of videos showcasing the variety of cocurricular activities we have on offer at St Hilda’s. Following the concert, the grandparents enjoyed a morning tea and were given a sneak peak in to the JK-12 Student Art Exhibition, ‘SHINE.’

JUNIOR SCHOOL OPEN DAY

In September we welcomed over 500 people down to our beautiful Chidley Campus for the Junior School Open Day.

The sun was out shining and visitors had the opportunity to tour the campus and see the St Hilda’s Spirit in action!

Whether you wanted to code a robot, take part in a green screen St Hilda’s video, learn the art of Taiko Drumming, eat some tasty crepes or pet the farm animals, there was something for everyone.

Have you heard about the girl who found her spark? We invite your daughter to experience a day in the life of a St Hilda’s girl.

To find out more, please email enrol@sthildas.wa.edu.au

DISCOVERY DAY

JK-12 ART EXHIBITION

The School Hall was transformed into a sea of colour for the Junior Kindergarten –Year 12 Student Art Exhibition, titled “SHINE.”

The diversity and range of work displayed between each year group is a testament to the Art Department and all their hard work throughout the year.

At the Opening Night, we were honoured to welcome Old Scholar, Kate Parker to officially open the exhibition. Kate is an accomplished cultural strategist, project manager and photographer who works at the forefront of place creation and activation.

Before opening the exhibition, Head of Art and Design, Eliza Leano presented the Year 12 Art Awards. Congratulations to the following students who were acknowledged for their tremendous work this year.

2022 Artemisia Award: Breanna Morris

2022 Hadid Portfolio Award: Sophia Visser

2022 Exhibition Award: Emma Granger

YEAR 6 PRODUCTION

The Year 6 Production is an exciting opportunity for the girls as every student is required to participate in the show. Roles are played by a variety of students, and the performance opportunity for the girls allows them to face their fears and build confidence as they prepare to enter the Senior School.

This year, the students took the audience on a journey to the city of Old Baghdad for their production of Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits.’ Whilst the bustling bazaar is overrun with ruthless robbers, up in the palace Sultan Pepper’s precious princess and Royal Ruby have vanished.

To make matters worse, it seems the poor Sultan cannot trust his own Vizier, Mustapha Widdle, nor his mischievous monkey Booboo.

After the thorough rehearsal process, the girls were eager and excited to perform to an audience.

Year 6 student Sabine was cast in the major role of the Genie. Through support from the staff and her fellow classmates, Sabine was ready to take on this energetic and important role. Hear from Sabine as she takes us through the process of becoming the Genie.

“When I’m on stage

I get nervous, but once I start, I feel really excited and happy inside.” – Sabine

BECOMING THE GENIE

CELEBRATING OUR STAFF

St Hilda’s is blessed with loyal, hard working and friendly staff who strive to bring out the best in the students and spark extraordinary futures for all the girls.

This statement could not ring truer than for our Head of Library & Information Services and Head of De Grey House, Sandra Naude. This year, Sandra is celebrating her 40th year at St Hilda’s, a humongous feat.

In August, the Senior School held a surprise celebration in recognition of this milestone. The event captured the amazing contribution Sandra has had as the longest serving staff member at St Hilda’s.

Former House Captains shared messages of congratulations, and we had special guests attend (including Sandra’s two children flying from interstate). Staff got into the spirit by secretly wearing a “spot” of yellow in their outfit in support of Sandra’s leadership in De Grey House.

When asked about why Sandra continues to remain at St Hilda’s, this was her response:

“Why am I still at St Hilda’s? It is and has always been a beautiful, exciting, dynamic place to work. The staff are highly skilled; the girls are an absolute delight, and their academic, sporting, cultural and cocurricular results are outstanding. St Hilda’s has grown from 600 students K-12 in 1982 on one campus, with many demountable classrooms and only one very expensive, 40 MB hard drive computer, to three campuses with outstanding facilities and 1200 students with their own devices.”

STUDIO

THERE WAS A BUZZ IN THE AIR ON BOTH EVENINGS, AND THE STUDENTS WERE PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENT AND EXCITED TO SHOW THEIR PARENTS WHAT THEY WORKED ON THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

YEAR 5 PITCH NIGHT

ESSTEAM PITCH NIGHTS

This year, our Year 5 and 6 students have transformed into budding entrepreneurs while completing the Junior School component of the ESSTEAM™ Pilot Program.

The ESSTEAM™ Pilot Program has been incredibly successful as students have thrown themselves into the fundamental skills and challenges that come with being an entrepreneur in today’s climate.

Throughout the year, the students have had the opportunity to work with external stakeholders, design and present ideas to their classmates, write a Lean Canvas Business Model, solve problems in the community and hear from successful entrepreneurs in Perth.

The theme for the Year 5 program has been homelessness in Western Australia, and for Year 6, plastic consumption in supermarkets.

Towards the end of Term 4 the Year 5 and 6 students took part in their ESSTEAM™ Pitch Presentation. This was a culmination of all their work throughout the year as they had to pitch to an audience their business idea tackling their class issue.

There was a buzz in the air on both evenings, and the students were

professional, confident and excited to show their parents what they worked on throughout the year.

At the conclusion of each pitch night, parents were instructed to vote for their favourite business plans with special ‘ESSTEAM Money.’ The results were extremely tight, but there were two successful winners of the evenings:

Year 5: ‘Super Sanitary’ – Providing hygiene care packages for the homeless

Students: Eliza Hawkins, Bonnie Anderson, Alissia Acharya and Ava Clements.

Year 6: ‘Sweetie Stamps’ - an edible and scannable fruit and vegetable labelling system

Students: Amelie Wee, Imogen Whyte, Ava McLeod, Jessie Somoff and Uma Sky Fisher.

As winners of the inaugural ESSTEAM™ Pitch Night, the two groups won a ‘golden ticket’ to present their business idea at the Young Entrepreneur Showcase. This will be a fantastic experience for the girls and is an example of how the ESSTEAM™ Program provides practical and meaningful opportunities for the students outside the classroom.

At the Year 5 Pitch Night, Principal Fiona Johnston was proud to announce we had achieved our $2 million fundraising goal for the ESSTEAM Studio which is currently being built on our Senior School Campus.

After a hiatus over the past couple of years due to COVID, we were thrilled to bring back the beloved Materials, Design and Technology Fashion Show.

Including work from Year 10-12 Material, Design and Technology students, the fashion show gave insight into the creative industry minds of the next generation. Creativity can be found in all facets of learning, and this was no exception.

Each class showed off their work created throughout the year. These included:

Year 10

Semester 1 Theme: Skirts (1 Period)

Corsets and Skirts (2 Period)

MATERIALS AND DESIGN FASHION SHOW

Semester 2 Theme: Denim sustainable designs

Year 11 ATAR

Theme: Designer Athleticwear

Year 11 General

Semester 1 Theme: Recyclables

Semester 2 Theme: Costumes

Year 12

Students select their own theme and areas of inspiration.

The Year 12 students concluded the fashion parade with their personal and unique design brief. They designed their brief according to the individual needs of a chosen client whilst ensuring creativity and innovation were achieved. The amount of work that went into these six students’ work cannot be measured, however, demonstrates the commitment and talent our students possess. Each design was completely different from the next, which made it exciting.

The opportunity for our community to support the students, view their work and understand the design and creative processes was greatly appreciated after the last couple of years.

St Hilda’s continues to offer a wide variety of curriculum offerings to ensure that students individual needs and skills can shine.

STRATEGIC PLAN AWARD

St Hilda’s was recognised at the 2022 Australian Education Awards as the winner of the Best School Strategic Plan Award, hosted by The Educator. St Hilda’s Reimagined was a 12 month journey of research, design, consultation and delivery. It is forward-thinking, ambitious and designed for the 2030 graduate in mind. Together we have generated a clear blueprint for our community to ensure that a St Hilda’s education reflects the new models of education for the fourth industrial revolution.

St Hilda’s Reimagined has been guided by the principles of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. Programs such as Wandering Spirit and ESSTEAM are the first of a range of new initiatives designed to provide even better educational outcomes for our students.

We believe our Purpose, Vision, Values and Strategic Pillars will, together, spark extraordinary futures for our students. We are so proud of our community’s enthusiasm to embrace St Hilda’s Reimagined and the exciting future that lies ahead.

Sea Kyaking, Shark Bay

Surf Camps

AMMONITE

Underpinning the School values of Excellence, Belonging, Authenticity and Imagination, St Hilda’s develops habits of mind, courage and character that empowers students to become passionate advocates within their local communities and abroad.

Sponsorship of PCH Room

St Hilda’s was excited to sign an initial three-year agreement to sponsor one of 14 Ronald McDonald House Charity rooms at the Perth Children’s Hospital.

Sharne Clayton Head of Community Service

St Hilda’s and RMHC have a strong relationship following past fundraising events and service volunteering at the Home for Dinner Programs. These rooms cater for parents of children in intensive care who need to be on the hospital premises. On top of the sponsorship, each new parent or family using the room will be provided with a St Hilda’s care purse, consisting of a notebook and pen, coloured pencils, lip balms, mints, chocolate and a hair comb. These items were recommended by the House to support parents who typically find themselves in these rooms without prior warning.

Principal, Fiona Johnston, Head of Community Service, Sharne Clayton, and students Matilda Finlayson, Mille Honnens, and Sophie Boxshall were invited to attend Ronald McDonald House for a tour. On this tour, they gained insight to how the House runs, how their sponsorship will make a difference at PCH and concluding this, St Hilda’s presented RHMC with their care purse.

Thanks to the 2021 Year 6 $2 Project and 2022 fundraisers including the Year 7 and 9 lap-a-thons, the second year of sponsorship has already been settled with fundraising to continue to ensure St Hilda’s ongoing commitment.

Anglicare Sleep Out

In August, a handful of St Hilda’s students and hundreds of other students from across the metropolitan area swapped their school bags and beds in support of young people experiencing homelessness. Year 11 student Busola reflects on her experience at the 2022 Anglicare Sleep Out: “Participating in the Anglicare sleepout this year was an unforgettable experience. As I took on the challenge to sleep out at Optus Stadium with only cardboard and a sleeping bag, I experienced only a fraction of the struggles that many young people are faced with each night. Participating in a real-life simulation taught me the neglect and isolation homeless people are subject to despite trying to seek help.

I managed to get about 2 hours of sleep as barking, yelling and siren sounds were played throughout the night. Although

this may sound dreadful, it truly was a significant reminder about the reality of what over 3000 young West Australians face as they sleep rough each night.

The work of Street Connect is to be commended. They work tirelessly to get many young people’s lives back on track. They are actively involved in the community as they provide various support programs to improve the lives of marginalised young people. I strongly encourage everyone to participate in this ‘eye-opening’ experience at least once in your life.”

Busola Oyewopo (Year 11)

2022 Anglicare Ambassador

Team St Hilda’s raised $7,039 in support of Street Connect, with Busola Oyewopo and Huldah Nwoko in the Top 5 Fundraisers and the annual event raising a total of $159 463

Lap-a-thons

The Chidley Lap-a-thon was back after many years with all students from Junior Kindergarten to Year 6 participating on a beautiful day. The students ran alongside Gus, the Director of Hugs and Pats at Ronald McDonald House, raising money for the House and both the Shenton Park Dogs’ Home and Cat Haven.

The day was supported by a team of parent volunteers who prepared a delicious sausage sizzle thanks to a generous donation and $19 594.05 was raised.

Our Year 7 Lap-a-thon was a fun event run for Ronald McDonald House, Shooting Stars and Anglicare’s Foyer Oxford. The girls wore their tutus and enjoyed the great music and atmosphere, raising $3951.80.

Our Year 9s ran for Anglicare’s Foyer Oxford, Ronald McDonald House and Shooting Stars. The girls were enthusiastic and enjoyed the event raising $5139.50.

ST HILDA’S DAY

WANDERING SPIRIT

Now in its second year, Wandering Spirit continues to develop and grow as more students take part in the program.

What is Wandering Spirit?

Wandering Spirit is a year-long Year 9 program that provides opportunities for students to learn more about who they are, how they connect with the people and natural world around them, and who they would like to be, moving forward into their adult life.

Wandering Spirit Intentions

• Develop stronger and deeper connections with peers and significant adults.

• Increase independence.

• Improve understanding of personal strengths, sense of self and vision of self, moving forward into adult life.

• Deconstruct schedules and provide opportunities to enjoy technology free time.

• Evolve tool kit to self-care, supported by their natural environment.

How we achieve these intentions?

PASTORAL CARE

Students engage in a year-long Pastoral program supported by their Head of Year, Homeroom teachers and the Wandering Spirit Program Leaders.

CURRICULUM

Students are exposed to topics and material across different learning areas that will support their Wandering Spirit journey.

WANDERING SPIRIT/ ON QUEENSLEA DRIVE PROGRAM

A series of activities that provide an opportunity for students from St Hilda’s and Christ Church Grammar School to collaborate and develop a healthy understanding of respectful relationships.

PARENT PARTICIPATION

During the year there is opportunity for each parent/guardian/significant adult in a Year 9 student’s life, to participate in an activity hosted at St Hilda’s.

YEAGARUP RETREAT

Nestled between forests and farmland, the retreat is held at our Yeagarup campus in Pemberton.

Without the distraction of technology, girls are provided the opportunity to ‘digitally detox’ while exploring themes such as:

• Community values

• Personal identity

• Personal strengths

• Respectful relationships

• The natural world

• A woman’s journey

• Goal setting and future vision

• Honouring yourself and others

Year 9 students Eva Carlberg and Claudia McIntosh reflect on their experience on the Yeagarup Retreat this year:

“We went into the program with an open mind, prepared, but still not really knowing what to expect. Over the course of the nine days within our House, we all developed stronger and deeper connections to one another. We completed many activities based on teamwork and got to know our peers. As a result of this we came back as a tighter knit community with an appreciation of each other. During the program we all observed our House mates in a different setting and watched them express themselves outside of the school environment. As we got closer through the experience many people began to open up, allowing their peers to learn new things about who they are.

During our time at Wandering Spirit, we did not have any access to technology which encouraged us to spend our time playing board games, journalling, painting and trying new things. Throughout Wandering Spirit, we had many opportunities to develop independence through community living, cooking, washing up and cleaning after each meal. We had to look after ourselves without parents reminding us of what we should be doing and where we should be! Wandering Spirit gave us a greater appreciation of nature and the environment around us. It provided a time we could really think deeply about ourselves, our relationships, who we are and who we want to be in the future. We had fun learning different ways to care for our wellbeing such as yoga, exercise and the benefits of spending time in nature. We had many opportunities to share our opinions and thoughts within groups, a favourite was sharing our stories around the campfire.”

Eva Carlberg and Claudia McIntosh Year 9 Students

FIRST YEAR OF BOARDING

1. WHAT WAS IT LIKE MOVING TO ST HILDA’S?

- Evie Carlshausen (from Dalwallinu)

At first it was really difficult being away from your parents, siblings, animals and friends from home. The first few days however we got a good taste for boarding and realised it’s not as scary as we all thought it was, which was a relief. We all became close within the first week as we were all going through the same thing and in the same age group. For most of us it was our first time being away from our parents like this.

WHAT DO YOU MISS THE MOST ABOUT HOME?

Evie

It’s definitely quite hard. Coming to such a big building and living at a school in the city can be hard. A lot of us come from big farms and it’s really hard not having the freedom to be able to go on the motorbike or something that we do most days at home.

Marlie

I really miss my pets and family friends from home. My town is so small, so you get to know everyone and they become part of your family (like the Boarding House). I miss them as I have known them for a while but then you come to boarding and you meet so many girls and after a year it’s like you have known them forever too.

Pia

I definitely miss my home and my family and my pets and my friends. Definitely sleeping in your own bed but it’s good to come back as then you appreciate everything more than you did before.

Sydney

My pets, family and friends. When you are here though there are so many people around you and things to do so it’s a good distraction.

Leyla

It’s really different waking up and seeing different surroundings after being so used to where I was from. I miss the familiar surrounding feeling.

Life as a Boarder

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE BOARDING MEAL?

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Marlie Hodgkinson (Port Hedland)

I really like the lasagne and how in the winter they do soup and bread. It’s really good because when you are cold you get a nice warm soup at recess. I’d definitely say recess is my favourite meal as they have savory and sweet and I love sweet things!

3. WHAT IS IT LIKE STUDYING IN THE LIBRARY DURING THE EVENINGS?

– Sydney Hardingham (from Corrigin)

At home I usually only did my homework a couple of times a week and wouldn’t get it all done. However, in the Boarding House we do it at a set time every day of the school week which means we get it all finished. The tutors, who are often past boarders are helpful too. We go to the library every night straight after dinner, however, every once in a while, when it is raining or it’s too cold we can do our homework in our room which is a highlight.

4. WHAT DO YOU GET UP TO ON THE WEEKEND?

– Leyla Pentz (from Albany)

On the weekends there are different activities and recs that you get to do. Some of the best are the socials that we take part in with other schools. You can have a firepit night, dinner together or even recently there was a disco. It’s a great way to meet other people from different schools.

5. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE BOARDING COMMUNITY?

– Pia Caporn (from Quairading)

The Boarding Community is awesome. When you arrive you have so many sisters and all the older girls are so supportive. They become like your best friends too. There are often older boarders that come to help us and you get to form a really good connection with them as well. All the housies are so supportive and always there for us when we need. It’s also good when the parents come visit too, as they often take us out and bring their pets.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

24s Club

YEAR 10

Tamzyn Aisbett (24 Sports)

Tilly Noble (24 Sports)

YEAR 11

Emily Chapman (24 Sports)

Matilda Finlayson (25 Sports)

Busola Oyewopo (26 Sports)

Lily Hannaford (28 Sports)

Lily Taylor (29 Sports)

YEAR 12

Emma King (24 Sports)

Cassidy Gagel (25 Sports)

Varna Shetty (25 Sports)

Hannah Keogh (27 Sports)

Taya Mascarenhas (28 Sports)

30s Club

YEAR 11

Abbey Love (31 Sports)

Jess Freedman (33 Sports)

Octavia Peel (35 Sports)

Indi McDonald (36 Sports)

YEAR 12

Molly Chalmers (30 Sports)

Zali Dale (30 Sports)

Cass Young (32 Sports)

STATE REPRESENTATIVES

Year 7

Isabella Neervoort – Athletics (Track),

Cross Country and Triathlon

Eloise Sheldrick – Swimming

Sarah Wang – Badminton

Year 8

Daveigh-Delilah Backshall – Gymnastics

Ruby Ball – Hockey

Delta Cross – Swimming

Imogen Glew – Cross Country

Jemima Noble – Floorball

Zara O’Dea – Athletics (Javelin and Discus)

Claire Wang – Badminton

Scarlett Whyte – Cross Country

Year 9

Grace Bihler – Water Polo

Chloe Bull – Hockey

Anna Colgan – Athletics

Abbie Loraine – Swimming

Grace Powell – Hockey and Athletics (Long Jump)

Eva Smith – Basketball

Year 10

Sascha Bowyer – Hockey

Liberty Sheldrick – Water Polo

Coco Smargiassi – Cross Country

Year 11

Tilly Banfield – Hockey

NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES

Jessica Bihler – Water Polo

Jessie Culley – Tennis

Jess Freedman – Hockey

Gabrielle Sayer – Water Polo

Year 12

Bronte Cleland – Equestrian

Holly Fraser – Athletics (100m and 200m)

Isabella Sayer – Water Polo

IGSSA RESULTS

Softball (5th Overall)

Waterpolo (= 2nd Overall)

10-12 B

7-9 C, D1 Swimming (1st Overall)

Year 8 Year 10 Year 11

Tennis 10-12 A, B, C

7-9 B, C, D, Volleyball (5th Overall)

Cross Country (1st Overall)

Year 8 Hockey (1st Overall)

7/8 A, B, C 9/10 B 11/12 A Netball (4th Overall)

7/8 C, H, I

Rowing (4th Overall)

10C VIII

Athletics (2nd Overall)

Year 8

Soccer (2nd Overall)

Year 9/10 B

Basketball (4th Overall)

Year 7/8 B, E, F Year 9/10 C Year 11/12 B

JIGSSA RESULTS

Swimming

Year 4 - 2nd Year 5 - 6th Year 6 - 2nd

Winter Games

Year 5

Netball - 5th Soccer - 7th Year 6 Basketball - Div A = 2nd Div B = 2nd & 5th Hockey - 3rd

Netball - Dive A = 8th Soccer - 2nd

Cross Country Year 3 - 4th Year 4 - 2nd Year 5 - 6th Year 6 - 8th Athletics Year 5 - 5th Year 6 - 6th

Sport helps in the overall development of students, teaching them the life skills of team work, commitment, responsibility, self-belief, humility, trust, conflict resolution and problem solving. These are the fundamentals of life. Sport builds connections, fosters old and new friendships, creates a sense of community and offers a place of belonging.

IGSSA/JIGSSA, Term fitness schedules and Clubs provide the structure for our girls to nurture their belonging through physical movement and activity, instilling mental and physical lifelong self-care habits and behaviours.

I am continually impressed by the motivation and energy of young students to participate, excel and achieve in the sporting arena. From volunteering at the local football club or coaching IGSSA teams, to training in the dark on frosty mornings or playing on a Saturday in the rain to being selected for a state team, our students continue to achieve great things.

St Hilda’s students are shining and having success across a range of disciplines. This year we won overall school in swimming, cross country, hockey and

tennis and placed second in AFL, soccer and athletics. Surpassing this impressive tally, is that across all IGSSA School’s, we have the most number of willing participants across all sports. There is a sea of blue and gold around the streets of Mosman Park on any given morning or afternoon. These results come not only from skilful individual excellence but from the depth and contribution of students and staff across multiple programs. Our netball, swimming and rowing clubs are an extension of this. We have committed, vibrant students that create a community spirit that is contagious and one I am proud to be a part of.

As a Department, our priority is to Spark bright futures that start at St Hilda’s and continue beyond. We want to build a strong, healthy community that promotes belonging. Navigating the wide spectrum of needs for developing minds and bodies can be challenging. We aim to teach students the importance of exercise and the impact it can have on their ongoing mental and physical wellbeing.

Kobie McGurk Head of Sport

SPORT

Camerata Orchestra and Intermediate Jazz Band visited Dowerin to perform at the Dowerin Field Day.

MUSIC

St Hilda’s has an outstanding music program with a vast array of ensembles and great performance opportunities both within the school and externally to the wider community.

There was no rest for the Music Department in Semester 2, as a vast majority of their major events occurred. Although a busy time, these events gave our students the opportunity to shine, build their performance experience and develop confidence.

The Music Department’s formal event for the year. The 10 Year 12 Soloists performed with such grace and professionalism in the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre. Accompanied by our own Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Soul Band and Concert Band, it was an incredible evening showcasing St Hilda’s Music.

Guitar Ensemble performed at Duncraig SHS as part of the WA Classical Guitar Festival and received some excellent feedback and encouragement for their performance. They also were invited to perform at a workshop with Christ Church Grammar School and Annebella Tan and Cordette Keating from Year 7 participated in a masterclass with Dr Jonathon Fitzgerald.

On Sunday 23 October, the annual St Hilda’s Music Festival provided the opportunity for all senior school musicians to perform for an expert adjudicator and receive feedback on their performance. There were 120 entries in a variety of categories including; brass, woodwind, strings, vocals, ensembles and more. It was fantastic to see a large number of younger students taking part and performing solo in a formal setting. Although the main goal of the festival is to encourage participation for the purpose of personal improvement, there were winners awarded for each category.

Overall winner: Tie between Audrey Clynk (drums) and Jenny Yuan (cello)

Strings: Jenny Yuan

Woodwind: Isabella Sanchez Brass: Isabella Thompson

Contemporary Voice: Sasha Browne

Classical Voice: Kaira Van Het Kaar

Musical Theatre: Genevieve Gan

Piano: Erica Ho

Percussion: Audrey Clynk

Own Composition: Sofia Martinez Sanchez & Tara Amri

Guitar: Scarlett Whyte

Ensemble: Flipping Chairs Band comprising of; Velvet Valentino, Olivia Rock, Amisha Vijayasekaran, Audrey Clynk, Bove Elks, Polly Cann and Georgia Bird

Concerto Concert

Guitar Workshop

Senior School Music Festival

A fantastic morning showcasing all things music at St Hilda’s. A special highlight was the Junior School String Stars Orchestra coming up to the Senior School and giving their first ever performance to an audience.

We were also honoured to welcome Perth’s leading Jazz Vocalist, Libby Hammer to speak to the girls and take part in a Q&A with Yasi, our Year 12 Music Prefect. When asked about advice she’d give to students wanting to pursue music, Libby had two main points:

1. Never give up and keep persevering.

2. Take every opportunity even if you aren’t 100% ready. Would you rather have given something a go and it not being perfect, or sit at home wishing you’d given it a shot?

CHIDLEY PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

The inaugural Chidley Performance Festival saw over 130 students perform for their peers on their chosen instrument. Ranging from drums to vocals, piano to violin and more, the students did a fantastic job at showcasing their musical skills.

For each performance, students received house points. Congratulations to Blackwood House who were the winners of the first Chidley Performance Festival!

Mojo’s Rock Event

A fun and enjoyable afternoon showcasing the cocurricular rock program at Mojo’s

Our St Hilda’s Hanabi Taiko Drumming group were honoured to feature in many prominent performances including the Perth Royal Show and Telethon. They featured on TV as part of Channel 7 Telethon Sunrise Programme which was broadcast live from RAC Arena. The 30 drummers from Years 4-7 performed with rhythmic precision and gusto. An exciting opportunity for the girls!

The students also had the opportunity to perform at the Perth Royal Show and Jacardana Festival in Applecross.

Featuring Jazz Combo, Saintly Jazz and Intermediate Jazz Band

Bar in North Fremantle.

Music Week Assembly

WA Schools’ Jazz Festival at WAAPA

TAIKO DRUMMING

OSA UPDATE

Semester 2 has been a busy but delightful time for the OSA Committee with the easing of the COVID restrictions in July allowing us to plan for a wide variety of activities and events, including, where possible, the rescheduling of some events that traditionally take place in Semester 2.

The 70+ Morning Tea held in the School Hall on 24 August was a wonderful occasion for over 120 Old Scholars to reunite old friendships, spark memories and connect with three decades of Old Scholars. The most recent year to be invited to join the 70+ was the Class of 1969. The largest table was the Class of 1960 with 15 from their cohort and it was wonderful to hear that Vivienne Jackson (Johnston, 1942) thoroughly enjoyed the morning and is looking forward to returning, next year.

The Old Scholars Association Ammonite Pin Presentation took place at a special assembly on Friday 16 September where the commemorative pin was presented to forty-six Year 7 students (and new

senior school students in 2022) who are daughters and or granddaughters of Old Scholars. The pin is worn on the blazer in recognition of the family connections and traditions of the GHS & St Hilda’s OSA.

Other events held in the later part of the year included the CIGS Golf Day, Mentors and Muesli Breakfast Series, OSA Social Golf Day, the Melbourne and Sydney Reunions and several other reunions to mark a decade since leaving school.

The annual OSA Art Exhibition was the major fundraising event for the OSA in 2022. Held over three days in November in the stunning foyer of the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre, the event showcased 26 incredible artists and raised over $23,000 for future OSA Scholarships.

Thanks to the ongoing fundraising activities the OSA provides the OSA Ammonite Scholarship to support

a daughter, granddaughter, or great granddaughter of a financial OSA member, in Year 11 and 12. This scholarship is intended to recognise a student who is an all-rounder, rather than selecting a winner based solely on academic achievement. Congratulations to this year’s recipient, Madeleine (Maddie) Parkin, daughter of Lisa Parkin (MacDermott, 1988) and grandmother of Margaret-Anne MacDermott (Johnson, 1956).

The calendar of events concluded with the OSA Christmas Drinks, a lovely opportunity at the end of the year to celebrate the successes of 2022 and to festively unwind and connect with the wider St Hilda’s OSA Community.

Barker President of the GHS & St Hilda’s Old Scholars Association

Jane

Pin Presentation Ammonite Scholarship

Art Exhibition

REUNIONS

SINCE 1896

Melbourne & Sydney Reunion

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Principal, Fiona Johnston and Director of School Development & Philanthropy, Kellie Hasluck were joined by OSA President, Jane Barker and Vice President Amanda Burt to welcome over 75 Old Scholars who attended the reunions in their respective cities. With an age group ranging from the Class of 1958 to the Class of 2021, it was wonderful to see so many Old Scholars come together to connect, share memories, and learn more about the future direction of the school.

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Class of 1962 – 60 Year Reunion

Class OF 1972 – 50 Year Reunion

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Class of 1982

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We welcomed back 23 Old Scholars from the Class of 1962 on Saturday 17 September for a combined morning tea, chapel service, school tour and buffet lunch in the Gallery. Most braved the misty rain for a walk around the Bay View campus and a trip down memory lane. By all accounts, it was a very enjoyable day, in such a familiar environment with dear friends from school and beyond. Special thanks to Janet Barlow (Humphries) and Sue Campbell (Howe) who travelled from NSW and to Caroline Winwood (Hamilton) for convening this milestone event.

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Class of 1982 – 40 Year Reunion

The St Hilda’s spirit is still going strong for the Class of 1972. It was a delight to see so many Old Scholars return to School on Saturday 29 October to celebrate 50 years since leaving school. A visit to both the Student and the OSA Art Exhibition’s left the girls in awe, and everyone enjoyed a great catch up at lunch as they shared familiar memories from their school days. Thank you to everyone who came, particularly our interstate travellers, Anne Youl (Forrest) from Tasmania and Cathy Cornish from Victoria. Also, to Jacquie Barsden (Wood) for convening this memorable event.

The 1982 Leavers gathered at School on Saturday 19 November for a group photo and school tour before moving on to the Cottesloe Beach Hotel to continue their 40 Year Reunion celebrations.

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Class of 2021 – 1st Year Reunion

The Class of 1982 was one of the smallest year groups at St Hilda’s with 70 students listed in Year 12, so it was great to see 36 from the cohort come together to celebrate this event. Thanks to Rosie James (McGlew) for organising the event.

The Class of 2021 returned to St Hilda’s for their first reunion on Wednesday 23 November for Sliders and Ciders. We were delighted to see so many ‘leavers’ return to school and find out what they have been up to, as well as introducing them to the various opportunities to remain connected at St Hilda’s.

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Keep up to date with what’s happening with the OSA on our website: www.sthildas.wa.edu.au/ our-community/old-scholars/news/

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MENTORS & MUESLI BREAKFAST SERIES

The Mentors & Muesli Career Breakfast Series was co-hosted by the School and Old Scholars Association on Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 October and provided the opportunity for Year 10, 11 and 12 students to network with Old Scholars to gain insight into different fields of study beyond St Hilda’s in a relaxed setting. A range of highly engaging professional women with diverse careers shared their varied experiences in small group settings whilst enjoying breakfast with the students over two breakfast sessions.

Thank you to the following Old Scholars who kindly volunteered their time, experience, and knowledge to attend one or both mentoring sessions:

OSA President, Jane Barker (1986), Jane Bennett (Pollard 1998), Venetia Bennett (1999), OSA Vice President, Amanda Burt (Coad, 1989), (Lara Clarke (1988), Dr Andrea Cussons (1990) Bianca Dawson (2015), Dr Sarah FinlayJones (2011), Alice Hamilton (2015), Lily Jones (2018), Dr Fiona Langdon (1999), Sophie Lloyd (2019), Emma McLarty (1987), Victoria Parker (2016), Tessa Penwarden (2007), Dr Sarah Richardson (1996), Scarlet Roxby (2016), Julia Sladden (2017), Christine Stone (McCall 1987), Sue Stratton (Roberts, 1978) and Tamara Van Den Hurk (2017).

CIGS Golf Day

The 57th annual Combined Independent Girls’ Schools’ golf day was held at Cottesloe Golf Club on a damp and blustery day in October. With 150 women playing, representing eight independent schools, the St Hilda’s team of 12 pairs (24 players) was defending the title from 2021. As the results progressed from 8th to 3rd, and still no St Hilda’s, the team held our breath and gasped with delight when St Hilda’s was, once again, crowned the winning team. The winning school is determined by the highest aggregate score of the top two pairs from each school. Anthea Murchison (Williams, 1970) and Ali Baker (Williams, 1970) were the winning pair with 31 points. Kath Burton (Sudlow, 1943) and cousin, Mandy Sudlow-Brown (Sudlow, 1983) were the secondwinning St Hilda’s pair with 30 points, giving St Hilda’s a total score of 61. One ahead from runners-up PLC and several ahead from the pack of three schools all on 57. Well done Team St Hildas!

OSA Social Golf Day

The cool and windy weather didn’t deter a full field of golfers enjoying 9 holes at Mosman Park Golf Club on Friday 11th November for the Annual OCA Social Golf Day. Now in its 8th year, this event has become a very popular activity in the OSA calendar. The winning team of Treffina Dowland (Lidbury, 1983), Lindsey Platt (Whitby parent), Margot Pfieffer and Claire Morgan were presented with the Bonnie Tollafield Trophy, named in honour of one of the original organisers of the event. Following close behind were the runnerup team, Pia Young (Stodart, 1971), Jan McFarlane (Anderson, 1971), Jill Benbow (Dempster, 1971) and Heather Lyons. Treffina and Lindsey also won the nearest the pin award on the 3rd and 7th hole respectively and Jacqui Thomson (Current Parent) winning the longest drive on the 2nd hole.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS

The Parents’ & Friends’ Association (P&F) brings families of current students together in a social setting to build engagement, raises funds to support the School community and works closely with the School to enhance the educational experience of its students. This year the P&F’s vision was to create belonging through communication, events, and activities to:

• Connect and engage

• Include and share

• Improve and invest

The P&F hosted a range of friendship-raising events throughout the year, starting with the annual P&F Sundowner which continues to be a wonderful opportunity to welcome new and existing families. With the aim to encourage boarder parent attendance, Dusty Boots & City Suits was held just before the end of second term at Steve’s in Nedlands. Parents of boarders and day girls caught up over paella and finger food. The Spring Soiree in August was a superb night of live music and dancing at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club.

Throughout Semester 2, the P&F coordinated and subsidised the Parent Speaker Series to further assist parents’ connection and engagement with the School. The Parent Speaker Series was well attended and included the following speakers and topics:

• Madonna King - How to support your Teen Daughter on the road to Adulthood

• Claire Eaton - How to Deal with Transitions in life

• Maggie Dent & Claire Orange - How to Raise Girls followed by a panel session panel of experts including Dean of Wellbeing in Senior School, Jo Swain and Child Psychiatrist, Dr Kyle Hoath.

The P&F calendar of events concluded with the Christmas Movie Night held under the stars at the Cottesloe Civic Centre main lawn on Sunday 4 December. This festive event for all the family was a delightful way to end the year and supported Mission Australia’s Christmas Lunch in the park.

STUDIO

IGNITE A SPARK AND MAKE YOUR MARK - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

The ESSTEAM™ Studio Capital Campaign is one of the most ambitious fundraising campaigns the school has ever undertaken.

As a community we came together and raised over $2 million to enable us to build the ESSTEAM™ Studio which will open to our students in early 2023. This is a significant achievement and one that we can all be very proud of. Thank you to each and every donor including our Major Supporters and Spark donors.

To learn more about our campaign and major supporters read our Spirit of Giving Report.

Li Choo & Caitlin

Caitlin Chesson (Year 5)

The thing I most enjoy about the ESSTEAM program is that it’s fun and different to what I’ve experienced before. Mrs Clarke is very enthusiastic about ESSTEAM™ and she always pushes us to try our hardest and learn from our mistakes.

Li Choo Tay

I supported the ESSTEAM™ program because I think it is so important for girls to learn about entrepreneurship, to learn how to take calculated risk, to learn to be creative without being self-conscious. And I think the ESSTEAM™ program teaches the girls all of that. And it gives the girls a chance to be themselves, to explore the unexplored.

Mark & Allegra

Allegra Pozzi (Year 5)

The ESSTEAM™ program is a subject at St Hilda’s which helps students like me to build entrepreneurial skills: teamwork, bravery, confidence, and anything else you need to be an entrepreneur.

Mark Pozzi

I chose to support the ESSTEAM™ program really because if I can give something back to both my children but also to the community it’s just going to give them such a head start. I never got to think outside of the box. I think these girls get to learn without a box. And I think, from their perspective, it’s tools that I never had or never thought I’d need until I was older. To give that to them at such a young age is so important.

NEEDS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

We are delighted to thank and acknowledge the support of our 49 Annual Giving donors this year and our 14 Named Scholarship donors partnering with St Hilda’s to assist us to build a diverse community of learners who have a genuine desire and appreciation of education. Two new scholarships are:

Leavers Scholarship

Each year the graduating class contribute money toward a gift for the School. This year’s graduating class of 2022 established a Leavers Scholarship which will be directed towards a needs-based scholarship. This meaningful contribution will leave a legacy of education to girls who would normally not be able to attend St Hilda’s. Thank you, 2022 Leavers, for your vision for the future. You are role models for future graduates and we are proud that you have commenced your philanthropic journey with the School.

Women in Leadership Scholarship

Thank you to the foresight of a new anonymous donor inspired to provide, from 2023, the Women in Leadership Scholarship. It aims to assist a young regionally-based student to reach her potential through the opportunity to study and board at St Hilda’s. This unique scholarship will support her through both financially and via mentoring support to pursue further academic success and achieve her leadership potential.

Major refurbishments have commenced at Hope Nicholas House in preparation for the launch of the Heritage Centre. A team of volunteers are assisting us to curate the collection and craft the stories to be shared in the exhibition.

Recognising our history and those who contributed to the making of this outstanding educational institution is vital in this everchanging world.

The exhibitions will feature stunning displays of historic artefacts, fascinating insights into our past principals and stories of our teachers and students never shared before. Historic videos, photos and oral histories will all help bring our history to life.

This initiative would not be possible without generous donations from the Parents’ and Friends’ Association, the Old Scholars Association, our Ancestor Drawer donors and the many donations from our community.

Preserving

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