Chronicle Post - March 2020 Edition

GHS & ST HILDA'S OLD SCHOLARS ASSOCIATION | M ar ch 2020

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CH RO N I CLE PO ST

EVENTS & N EW SLET T ER REUNIONS OSA BRIDGE & M AHJONG DAY POSTPONED

OSA ART EXHIBITION OPENING PARTY THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER

IGSSA OLD GIRLS' TENNIS COM PETITION CANCELLED

OSA ART EXHIBITION THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER - SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER Issue 2 | Date: March 20, 2020

OSA BAZAAR POSTPONED

OSA COUNTRY LUNCH FRIDAY 6 NOVEM BER

OSA CAREER M ENTORING DAY M ONDAY 22 JUNE

OSA SOCIAL GOLF DAY FRIDAY 13 NOVEM BER

OSA 70+ M ORNING TEA WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST

CLASS OF 2019 - FIRST REUNION FEBRUARY 2021

CIGS OLD GIRLS GOLF DAY M ONDAY 21 SEPTEM BER

CLASS OF 2010 - 10 YEAR REUNION SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER 3.30pm Sch ool Tou r 446 Beela Road, Br u n sw ick For det ails con t act : Nicola Bailey n icoladbailey@gm ail.com Zoe Kr isn adi zoeak r isn adi@gm ail.com

CLASS OF 1970 - 50 YEAR REUNION SATURDAY 28 NOVEM BER 3.00pm Sch ool Tou r 5.00pm Dr in k s an d din n er For det ails con t act : Nola Ban f ield n olaban f ield1@gm ail.com Pam Casellas pam casellas@gm ail.com

CLASS OF 2000 - 20 YEAR REUNION SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 6.00pm Cock t ail Even t at Ju an it a's Bar , Su biaco Cost : $75 per h ead (which includes a delicious food and beverage package) For det ails con t act : Libby Gir ou d (Hood) elizabet h .gir ou d@gm ail.com

CLASS OF 1960 - 60 YEAR REUNION SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER 10.30am Tea & Cof f ee in Th e Galler y 11.15am Ser vice in Th e Ch apel 11.45am Sch ool Tou r 12.30pm Lu n ch in Th e Galler y For det ails con t act : Gaysie At k in son gaysieat k in son @h ot m ail.com Robin Sm yt h r sm yt h @w in .com .au Lyn M eadow s lyn m eadow sw a@yah oo.com

CLASS OF 1990 - 30 YEAR REUNION SATURDAY 13 JUNE 4.00pm Tou r of Boar din g Hou se 7.00pm t o 10.00pm Th e Clar em on t Hot el For det ails con t act : Alison M u ir am u ir @au sim m .com Nat ash a Ken dr ew n at ash a@csibon .com .au

CLASS OF 1975 - 45 YEAR REUNION RESCHEDULED TO FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER 6.00pm Dr in k s & Din n er 38 Th e Esplan ade, Pepper m in t Gr ove For det ails con t act : Bar bar a-Den e Jon es bdjon es@iin et .n et .au

CLASS OF 1980 - 40 YEAR REUNION SATURDAY 12 SEPTEM BER 11.00am Ven u e TBA Bu s depar t s St Hilda's at 9.00am For det ails con t act : Jen n y St aker st ak er s@bigpon d.com Sally Fox-Slat er t ot t en u p@gm ail.com

CLASS OF 1955 - 65 YEAR REUNION FRIDAY 8 M AY For det ails con t act : Jill Lew is lew isjillian @ou t look .com

Please ch eck t h e w ebsit e f or possible ch an ges t o even t an d r eu n ion dat es.

Cover: Grace Forrest (2010)

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OSA PRESIDENT Department of School Development by updating alumni data, encouraging colleagues to attend special events, initiating reunions and supporting the activities of the Old Scholars Association. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Year Representatives for their continued support and plan to thank them personally later during the year. The OSA is so grateful and appreciative to all those that help keep the OSA relationships strong. If you would be interested in becoming a Year Representative please contact Leonora Nye, Alumni and Engagement Coordinator.

Welcome to this first edition of the Chronicle Post for 2020. On behalf of the Old Scholars Association I would like to warmly welcome the Class of 2019 as our newest members of the OSA and to congratulate them on their successful results.

We wish our new members the very best for the future as they pursue their different career paths and we look forward to welcoming them back to the School as mentors to the current students as St Hilda's.

We have all felt the impact of the current COVID-19 virus and the dramatic effect it is taking on our normal routines and travel. St Hilda?s is taking every precaution to protect the School community by minimising exposure, and for this reason the OSA Committee decided to postpone the Year Representatives?Drinks to a later date.

We will notify you once a new date has been set and hope you will be able to attend.

Congratulations to the 2020 School Officials who are daughters, granddaughters and/or great-granddaughters of Old Scholars Association members. These are: Gascoyne House Officials: Holly Frederickson, greatgranddaughter of Erica Mellor (Isaachsen,1938); Olivia Spadanuda, daughter of Deena Spadanuda (Gorman ,1987). Fitzroy House Officials: House Captain Liv Longmire, daughter of Rosey Longmire (House, 1982); Lily Ball, daughter of Nina Ball (Pyman, 1990); Mikki Davies, daughter of Nicole Davies (Brent-White, 1990); Jessica Edwards, daughter of Bianca Edwards (Lee-Steere,1993); Asha McGlew, daughter of Heidi McGlew (Chisholm,1988). DeGrey House Officials: Saskia Cumming, daughter of Sophie Sawyer (Rosser, 1987); Genevieve Rigg, daughter of Jo Rigg (Smyth, 1987) granddaughter of Robin Smyth (Meharry, 1960).

The OSA calendar features some wonderful events later in the year including the 70+ Morning Tea, the Social Golf Day and Country Lunch and the OSA Art Exhibition in October. Disappointingly, we have cancelled the very popular OSA Bazaar which is held at the Bay View Campus. We have had to reschedule this to later in the year. OSA Art Exhibition will be held 29-31 October.

Please keep an eye out for upcoming events on the School website and in future communication.

The OSA Mentoring Day is an important date in the School calendar, where we are delighted to welcome back to St Hilda's Old Scholars willing to share experiences in their career pathways to current students. I would like to encourage our professional Old Scholars to join our mentoring program. We also intend to offer another series of OSA Career Networking functions in the near future.

On behalf of all our members, I would like to wish all the School Officials and Year 12s, a very rewarding and successful year ahead. The Year 12 Induction Assembly was the beginning of a wonderful journey in their last year at St Hilda's and the OSA cupcakes were enjoyed by all!

The OSA objectives for 2020 are to continue to support our members in connecting with one another and the School, connect and mentor current students and to raise funds to provide scholarships for future generations and Old Scholars. Your support for attending our OSA Events during the year is greatly appreciated.

At the end of 2019, the School Council approved the introduction of a 10% discount on the confirmation fee for OSA financial members. This is a wonderful benefit for our financial members and I sincerely thank Chair of Council, Nita Peploe, and the School Council for their continued support.

I look forward to working closely and catching up with as many Old Scholars as possible in 2020. I do hope you enjoy reading this edition of Chronicle Post.

The OSA Year Representatives are an important link between members of their cohort, the School and the Association. Typically, one or two Old Scholars represent their year group and are a central point of contact for the exchange of information. Year Representatives assist the

Tr ef f in a Dow lan d (Lidbu r y, 1983) OSA Pr esiden t

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GRACE FORREST CLASS OF 2010 Grace Forrest is the youngest UN Goodwill Ambassador for Australia, a global activist, published photographer and modern slavery abolitionist. When she was 18, Grace co-founded Walk Free, an international human rights group which focuses on the eradication of modern slavery, in all its forms, in our lifetime. Grace is also one of our Old Scholars and this year, will be celebrating ten years since graduating from St Hilda?s.

the most vulnerable in society. The Australian legislation is now the strongest in the world, however, Grace continues to work with stakeholders to strengthen and adapt the law to implement it in neighbouring countries.

Walk Free?s team is made up of 80% women from many different professions, working together to fight an issue which disproportionately affects women 70% of all victims of modern slavery are women and girls. The team tackles slavery from a multitude of angles: working with governments to change legislation in various countries; working with businesses to create greater accountability and transparency in their supply chains; and working with consumers to encourage them to be conscious of their choices.

In 2018, Grace came to address students at a school assembly, focusing on the theme ?inclusion and empathy?. She inspired the girls with a recommendation to ?be aware of, and not waste your privilege?. They were wise words from someone who was, and still is, in the early stages of her professional career.

From a very young age, Grace has believed that with privilege comes a responsibility to give back. This is coupled with an understanding of the unique and extraordinary position girls who attend St Hilda's start life with, compared to the vast majority of girls throughout the world.

Walk Free also produces the Global Slavery Index, the world?s leading data set on measuring and understanding modern slavery. Now in its fourth edition, the Global Slavery Index is the foundation for all legislation which considers modern slavery and human trafficking, and informs international law and indicators ? including the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Walk Free is also a co-founder of the Freedom Fund, the world?s leading group on community-driven front-line modern slavery liberation.

This conviction, and Grace?s determination, has taken her from the floor of the United Nations to the refugee camps of the Beqaa Valley in the height of the Syrian War. She has met and worked with some of the world?s most vulnerable people and taken their stories and realities to Prime Ministers, Presidents, Royalty and the Vatican.

Grace reflects on her school days with love and appreciation. She had a wonderful group of friends who are now spread across Australia and the world, chasing careers and dreams. She was a School Prefect and despite being initially discouraged from taking an ATAR pathway (previously TEE) she graduated with flying colours and was accepted to study at the University of Notre Dame. Grace studied an Arts degree majoring in International Relations, Political Science and Social Justice, and later attended the University of Western Australia to complete post-graduate studies in Strategic Communications.

She points out that while the reality of modern slavery might feel far away from us in sunny Western Australia, it is, in fact, all around us. With everyday items like your smartphone or coffee potentially being the result of another human being in slavery, Grace shared that each of us has the power (and responsibility) to be part of a solution for one of the great challenges the world faces. She challenged students to consider what they could do differently, in the belief that doing nothing is complying with the continuation of the problem.

Grace admits that she was terrified when she started at St Hilda?s and it took time to adjust, having come from such a casual environment in her local public primary school. This made her early days of high school daunting, but she soon met some incredible friends and was blown away by what the school had

It is this belief that drove Walk Free to work with the Australian business sector to bring the Modern Slavery Act into reality into 2018. The Modern Slavery Act will see Australian companies examining their supply chains for the footprint of slavery to protect

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to offer. Some of her highlights were school camps where the girls were tested and thrown together to solve problems, and Arts Day ? which Grace then developed into ?An Evening of Arts?as Community Service Captain to raise money for the Cambodian Children?s Fund.

approach a problem from a different angle, or those who inspire you. She also advises girls to never be afraid to fail because there is no true success story that isn?t littered with a series of failures along the way.

Over the past eight years Grace, has continued to become a global voice on modern slavery, and in October 2019 addressed the One Young World Summit held in London. She is also a contributing author to One Young World?s latest book ?How to Make A Difference?a guide for young people on building sustainable change.

Grace?s favourite subjects were history and drama.

She speaks fondly of her history classes and considers them a catalyst for her deep respect of international law and relations - and the realisation that civilisations cannot truly progress without knowing where we come from. Just last year Grace visited the Dachau concentration camp, which she had learnt about at both school and university. Grace is equally grateful for her time spent in the drama rooms. Something she learnt there that she continues to use in her work is the ability to look at something from another person?s perspective. Her respect and love for storytelling continue through her photography, which has been featured in publications from Marie Claire to Chance Magazine, as well as an exhibition in Sydney last year.

The cover photo for our March edition shows Grace presenting at the United Nations during the UN General Assembly Week 2019, together with a coalition of activists on a new bill to protect the rights of over a billion sexual assault survivors.

Grace believes that every one of us has something unique and valuable to offer the world. ?Attending St Hilda?s is a privilege which demands personal awareness of our immense head start in life, as well as a responsibility to give back.?

Grace stresses that St Hilda?s school community surrounded her with strong ambitious women that she continues to look up to today. She states that one of the best ways that women can overcome exclusion in society, in the workplace, or even at school is to support and empower each other.

She continues to use her voice to make a difference and strive for greater social responsibility. You can follow Grace?s story @GraceAForrest on Instagram and twitter. https://vimeo.com/368580392

When thinking about the future, Grace recommends looking out for people who are brave enough to

www.minderoo.com.au/walk-free/

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REBECCA JOHNSON CLASS OF 2000

Rebecca Johnson (Bec) is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, a not-for-profit organisation that connects, supports and inspires people with type 1 diabetes and their families.

that there are no limits on life with Type 1 Diabetes, and has swum solo in the 20km Rottnest Channel Swim three times, sailed across the Atlantic, and has become a SCUBA dive guide to prove it.

Bec's inspirational talk at the Year 10 International Women?s Day Breakfast, reflected on her school days and the changes we have seen in society for women, since she left school 20 years ago.

At the recent Rottnest Channel Swim, she achieved her personal best time of 6 hours and 43 minutes in rough conditions - not an easy feat, but even more difficult when you are required to tread water while injecting insulin and separated from the support vessel.

Key to her speech was the gender disparity that still exists, and while progress has been made, we still have a long way to go. She encouraged the girls to ?find a voice with a seat at the table, and if there is no seat, than start your own table?.

The Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre receives no government funding for its work and relies on the generosity and support of the community through fundraising and donations each year. In 2020, Bec is completing three ultra-marathon events in three months hoping to raise $85,000 for the Family Centre.

In 2001, not long after leaving school, Bec was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. This was not only a challenging time for her as a 17 year old, but also for her family, particularly without much support in the community. She found a way of managing insulin injections five times a day and made huge adjustments to her life. Despite these challenges, she went on to tertiary study and holds qualifications in Law and Arts, Masters in Public Health, a Diploma of Business Governance and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Curtin University. She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Community Directors and a Fellow of Leadership WA the only Australian to have been selected as one of the 100 Fellows of the global Facebook Community Leadership Program.

If you wish to help Bec in reaching her goal, please visit the website at: lifewithoutlimits.com.au

Her diagnosis gave her a fierce determination to establish the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. The Centre opened in 2015 and delivers new and effective programs, educating and supporting members of the community.

Bec has had more than 40,000 injections of insulin in her life and must continue to carefully manage her medical needs around-the-clock. Living with Type 1 Diabetes has taught Bec discipline, adaptability and mental toughness. She manages her medical condition with daily training, a low-carbohydrate diet, multiple daily injections of insulin and adapting diabetes technology to meet her needs. She believes

Bec Johnston (2000) with Year 10 Representative, Emma Lamond

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70 PLUS M ORNING TEA

RAQUEL REBELO CLASS OF 2014 How do you find your ?purpose?in a perplexing ever changing world? Whilst I found my fierce passion by somewhat of a fluke, it was also by following my hobbies and interests with my core values always guiding my compass. But it was no linear journey, I assure you that. My journey first started off studying a Bachelor of Arts majoring in film and journalism.

Changing from UWA to Notre Dame, I wasn?t really sure if the degree was for me, I nevertheless stuck with it as I knew I had a creative eye and always enjoyed subjects such as Photography and English at school, where I did well. Graduating and working online for a marketing agency in Sydney, I still knew I could give more, but I didn?t know what. I had side hobbies and passions but wasn?t sure if I could pursue them as a career. I decided to take a leap of faith and further my studies in something I am fearlessly passionate about! I was apprehensive as I never excelled at human biology or chemistry at school, but nevertheless I knew my love and desire to share a wholesome plant-based message about nutrition was my purpose.

Now in my second year, studying a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition I never thought I would be averaging 90% in biochemistry and all that encompassed a science degree, but here we are. I share this merely to inspire you, that even if you weren?t great at a subject at school, if you?re passionate and determined enough, anything is possible. Additionally, I went on to get my Certificate III and IV to become a Personal Trainer which is ironic because during school I wasn?t overly keen on PE either.

I plan on utilising all three qualifications in the near future when I qualify as a nutritionist. My brand and business @radiquel will be a resource of free and personalised fitness and nutrition-related content that will differentiate from others by being: 1. A source of up-to-date evidence-based nutrition (unlike most bloggers and Instagram influencers); 2. A place of empowerment and liberation. No fad diets, quick fixes or slim downs here! Life changing habits with an ethos that encapsulates a conscious and wholesome approach; and 3. A reference for relatability! Why is there no judgment here? Because I started this journey as a person who disliked physical exercise myself! I only ever really ate processed foods. I wasn?t interested in meditation, let alone cared about a positive mindset. Point being, we?re all on our own journey and I merely wish to inspire those alongside theirs.

A meaningful life is not about being rich, popular or perfect. It?s about being real, humble and serving others. I plan on doing just that, I encourage you and your friends to do the same, too.

Raqu el Rebelo (2014)

Combining my love for nutrition and fitness, the hunger and motivation I have to help others to become the best versions of themselves is soon becoming a reality. What was my side passion and hobby is now a growing business and for that I am sincerely grateful! I share with my 4.5k followers the true power behind a wholefood plant-based lifestyle and ethos; and how the power of mindset, nutrition and physical movement is truly the real game changer in today?s society. Life sometimes feels overwhelming, I won?t lie; balancing 5 units at uni, working part time as a personal trainer, communicating online with Sydney for my marketing role and running a full-time online Instagram business is hard work.

However, my strong and unbreakable passion brings me a profound amount of joy. The thought of helping let alone inspiring someone else to empower their health is my life purpose.

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OLIVIA LODGE CLASS OF 2016 After graduating from St Hilda?s in 2016, Olivia Lodge began her studies in Marine Biology. Driven by her keen interest and passion for the ocean, she spends much of her time in the water, leading a very active outdoor life, surfing and diving. She has also been competing in dressage for many years and took a gap year to work in Canada before returning home to pursue another passion in photography, which drove her back to the ocean.

Her keen interest in the environment and marine conservation provided incentive and inspiration for her new drone photography business, Liv Lodge Creative, which she established last year.

Self-taught, Olivia has captured the dramatic and beautiful ocean landscapes of the South West and surrounding areas, and uses her artistic eye to edit and produce stunning coastal imagery for print.

Combining her love of the ocean and photography has kept Olivia close to the water and she has already established distribution through local retailers with a strong following through social media.

Olivia is currently studying a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing at the University of Notre Dame, and tries to balance studies, work and her passion, getting out with her drone at any opportunity she can. @livlodgecreative

KEEP FIT AT THE ST HILDA'S POOL St Hilda?s has a Swim School and two swim clubs (Competitive and Masters) based at its heated pool at the Bay View Campus. The swimming pool is available for use by current and past students and parents and current staff. Please check the website for hours of use.

12 Month Membership: $50 - St Hilda?s Community Members * $75 for Non-Community Members Entry Fee: $70 for a 10 Swim Pass 2 Week Trial Fee: $10 per session

For m or e in f or m at ion abou t join in g t h e M ast er s Sw im m in g Clu b, please r ef er t o t h e Com m u n it y sect ion of t h e w ebsit e u n der St Hilda?s Sw im .

Student Membership: $50 Entry Fee: Free for Full-Time Students under 25 years

ALL M ASTERS SQUAD SWIM M ERS M UST BE M EM BERS OF THE SWIM CLUB * St Hilda's community members refers to past students, current and past parents of students and current staff of St Hilda?s. This will be checked on the database.

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ALUMNI NEWS ISADORA BOGLE CLASS OF 2009 Isadora was awarded "Best Sports Story in Any Medium" at the South Australian Press Club Media Awards late last year. Her story about a female football player who played in a men's team was followed by national and international press. Isadora has a Law/Arts degree from UWA, Honours in Politics from ANU and a Graduate Diploma in Journalism from RMIT. She was the 2018 ABC News cadet in Adelaide, and is an ABC News reporter based in Mount Gambier, South Australia.

M ELANIE CHAM PION DE CRESPIGNY AM CLASS OF 1969 (M ANNERS-SUTTON) On Australia Day this year, Melanie Champion de Crespigny AM was awarded as a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to youth through charitable organisations. It is the highest order that can be bestowed on Australian citizens who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Her latest efforts have been working with a South Australian group, Youth Opportunities, where she has been a board member and very involved for the past 11 years.

HARRIET M ARSHALL

PIPPIN DRYSDALE

CLASS OF 1991

CLASS OF 1961

Congratulations to Harriet Marshall (1991) who was inducted into the WA Women?s Hall of Fame. The WA Hall of Fame, Inc was launched to celebrate the Centenary of International Women?s Day and is an incredible record of the diversity in life for women around our State. It celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Harriet is an ex-criminal lawyer turned opera singer. In 2016, she established a new opera company in Perth - Freeze Frame Opera - to give opportunities to talented local artists and to spread the love of opera by introducing new audiences to its magic.

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Widely acclaimed international ceramic artist and Western Australian Living Treasure, Old Scholar Pippin Drysdale, has recently been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts by Curtin University. She is seen here with Curtin University Council Member, another Old Scholar and Head Girl, Sue Wilson (1977). Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said "Ms Drysdale is one of Australia's most prolific and well-regarded ceramicists, who has been lauded for her careful and sophisticated approach in creating what are often described as 'three dimensional paintings' that reflect the power and beauty of Australian landscapes."

CLASS OF 1969 50 YEAR REUNION

Chris Meegan (Mulcahy), Sue Davis (Macpherson), Di Hann (Crane), Liz Whitehand (Clarke), Niki Peinke (Gavin), Trina Quinlan (Cameron), Anthea Cornish (Gray)

Pam Perry (Hagen), Jenny Woods (Turnbull), Di Zimmermann

Olwyn Campbell (Lundy), Sue Bibby (Freeth),Steph Robey (McCaskill), Joy Anderson (Rowsell)

Mary Charlton (Gatling), Judy Ewing

The Class of 1969 gathered at Hope Nicholas House on 23 November 2019 to celebrate 50 years since leaving school. We managed to get 50 women to match 50 years which we thought was appropriate. It was particularly nice that so many made such an effort to get to Perth to catch up and that we had such a good cross-section of old scholars with lots of boarders.

It was a sobering reminder of the passage of time and that possibly we had changed a bit even if everyone thought otherwise. We are also grateful to the school for the help they gave us, particularly Leo Nye, for putting the lunch on. We did have a small amount of money left over from the day and we have donated that to the Old Scholars Association.

Sue Davis (McPherson) welcomed us all and reminded us that 50 years before 1969 the 1st World War had just ended and the world was coping with the Spanish Flu epidemic.

Cat r ion a Qu in lan (Cam er on )

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CLASS OF 1979 40TH REUNION

Katrina Chisholm, Claire Bower-White (Bower), Sue Bray (Turner) Nicki Mileham

Christine Miller, Sarah Harlock, Jo Giles

Tina Jacobs (Kailis), Caroline Thew, Carolyn Oldham

Helen Wilmott, Peta Ashworth

Rebecca Hyams, Kate Johnston (Henson), Judy Jenkinson, Jodie Baker

Last November saw the Year of 1979 get together at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club to celebrate their 40 year reunion. The organising team made a concerted effort to locate as many girls as possible who had been in the year group at any time during their schooling.

With a turnout of nearly 60, many girls who hadn?t seen each other for far too long were able to touch base.

Several flew in from the eastern states and overseas, and those who couldn?t make it appreciated being included with many keen to attend the next reunion.

2019 compared to 1979. The Yacht Club was decorated with a retro theme and featured some fabulous artwork from current students, which was kindly loaned by Mrs Eliza Leano, Head of the Art Department.

There is now a ?St Hilda?s Year of 1979? Facebook group with over 50 members, and regular lunches are on the cards. Everyone had such a good time that the next reunion is planned for five years time, not ten!

Clair e Bow er -Wh it e (Bow er )

Before the function, there was a tour of the school and, for the boarders, the boarding house. There were many "oohs" and "aahs" at the standard of accommodation in

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CLASS OF 2018 FIRST REUNION

Back row: Maddy Sudlow, Olivia Warburton, Lucy Gibson, Lucy Prasser-Jones, Lucy Smith, Sally Marshall Second row: Lucy Meecham, Geordie Fletcher; Front row: Camrin Egerton-Warburton, Tayla Peacock, Estella Vandeleur, Eden Bombara

Back row: Julia Wallace, Zoe Brown, Sophie Mahon, Carissa Cardaci, Sarah Knox, Annabelle Sullivan; Front row: Lilli DeNardi, Clare Hughes

Georgia Blankenburgs, Lucy Martin, Georgie Cusack

Bianca Greeve, Caitlin Wilson, Brianna Hill, Holly Allen

Kate Storm, Maddy Sudlow

Brianna Hill, Shivanah Shetty, Sarah Low, Nikita Zhuang

Over 60 girls from the Class of 2018 attended their first reunion in December last year. It was an opportunity for the girls to catch up and hear what they have been doing in their first year out of school.

and continuing sport and other interests.

With many of these young Old Scholars in different fields, it was also lovely to note that they have expressed an interest in mentoring current students, sharing their experiences in course selections, residential living interstate and sharing their course experience so far.

The transition is unique for each of the girls as they step out of the structure of St Hilda's life. It was wonderful to hear positive feedback of their experiences and how much they have enjoyed 2019, finding a balance of work, study

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INTRODUCING KELLIE HASLUCK DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL DEVELOPM ENT & PHILANTHROPY Kellie has a strong community focus, having raised funds for the State Library of Western Australia, the Ability Centre, Sensorium and many other local community groups. Kellie has sat on boards and committees to raise the profile and the financial position for organisations who need support. She brings substantial commercial experience, management, expertise, coaching skills, and communication and brand knowledge to the position.

Kellie Hasluck is one of Perth's leading communications professionals with over 25 years' experience in the industry. She is well networked and has engaged with St Hilda?s as an external communications consultant in previous years. Her experience, contacts and business acumen are second-to-none. Kellie has an excellent record in leading and inspiring a team through change. Her skill set and experience is a powerful mix that will assist St Hilda?s to build profile and commercial performance.

In January of this year, St Hilda's welcomed the new appointment of Kellie Hasluck, in the position of Director of School Development and Philanthropy.

Kellie has been working with the School Development Team as she begins a new chapter in her professional journey, implementing progressive change and initiatives for the new direction of St Hilda's.

Kellie looks forward to meeting many of you at future events .

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M EET THE ADM ISSIONS TEAM REGIONAL VISITS & FIELD DAYS M ILING - TERM 2 BROOM E HILL - TERM 2 M INGENEW - TERM 2 CARNARVON - 6 & 7 AUGUST DOWERIN - 25 - 27 AUGUST

Laurence Dubuisson, Catriona Nixon (Pix, 1989) and Rebecca Mead look forward to meeting you on campus or at one of the regional visits and field days during the year. Laurence is a French native who now calls Perth home; Catriona is an Old Scholar who has recently returned to Perth after many years in Carnarvon; while Rebecca has returned from living in Busselton. They have over 50 years of experience working in Education between them. If you wish to contact the Admissions Team, please contact (08) 9285 4100 or enrol@sthildas.wa.edu.au

2020 SCHOOL OFFICIALS WITH OLD SCHOLAR TIES

(Back left to right) Fitzroy House Official, Asha McGlew, Fitzroy House Captain, Liv Longmire; DeGrey House Official, Saskia Cumming; Fitzroy House Official, Mikki Davies (Front left to right) Fitzroy House Official, Lily Ball; Fitzroy House Official, Jessica Edwards; Gascoyne House Official, Olivia Spadanuda

YEAR 12 INDUCTION

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(Left to right) Gascoyne House Official, Holly Frederickson; De Grey House Official, Genevieve Rigg

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WILLIAM CALDOW 6 MAY 1933 - 16 JANUARY 2020 William Caldow has had long ties with St Hilda's, not only as a past parent and grandparent, but as a Member of School Council from 1969-1989 and Chairman of Council from 1990-1994. He retired from the position as Chairman, but remained on Council from 1995-1997.

stone thirty years ago and saw the consecration of the Chapel in 1994 upon completion. His long service on Council benefited St Hilda's with his experience and expertise, and on stepping down from Council, Principal June Jones expressed her appreciation of his unfailing support for the operations of the School.

Bill was instrumental in guiding the School through challenging times, bringing it to the very high standing in which it is regarded today. He played a major role in bringing the Chapel project to fruition during the period he was Chairman. He laid the foundation

We remember his outstanding contributions over the many years of service to the School and send our sincere condolences to Jeanette, Janine, John, Richie & Andrew and their families.

BIRTHS Con gr at u lat ion s t o:

BEREAVEM ENTS

Nicole Oliver (Morris 1997) on the birth of Oliver Dihm

Ou r sin cer e con dolen ces go ou t t o t h e f am ilies of :

Anneke Brown (1994) on the birth of Charlie Hassett Sarah Harloe (2005) on the birth of Sophie Eva McMaster

Jane Craven-Smith-Milne (Abbott, 1958) Judith Ellison (Pexton, 1953) Bev Boyle (Dring, 1957) William Caldow (Chairman of Council, 1990-1994)

Clover Tana (Lee-Steere) on the birth of Rio (Vittorio) Renny

WEDDINGS Con gr at u lat ion s t o: If you have news that you would like to share or want to contact the School to update your details, please send an email to oldscholars@sthildas.wa.edu.au

Yvette Saunier (2004) to Fredrik Ihre Elise Barrymore (2010) to Harry Pickworth Gabrielle Pugh (2006) to Peter Prendiville Shermaine Heng (2005) to Kaye Han

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ALUM NI M ENTORING ARE YOU INTERESTED IN M ENTORING?

Un f or t u n at ely, du e t o cir cu m st an ces beyon d ou r con t r ol, w e h ave h ad t o post pon e t h e 9 M ay Bazaar , bu t w ill k eep you advised of t h e n ew dat e in u pcom in g com m u n icat ion s.

On Monday 22 June we invite old scholars to share their unique journey, through professional experience or field of study to our current students as they consider life beyond school. The Career Mentoring Day will take place at the beginning of the school day when Year 10 & 12 students can meet, talk and gather information in small groups.

Mentoring is a great way to gain valuable insight in a variety of aspects from careers, courses, different institutions - local, interstate and overseas. Our aim is to provide support through sharing experiences to our students as they transition beyond school.

CIGS OLD GIRLS GOLF DAY This year, St Hilda?s is the host school for the 55th Combined Independent Girls School (CIGS) Old Girls Golf Day. It will be held at the Lake Karrinyup Country Club on Monday 21 September 2020.

THE BENEFITS OF BEING A M ENTOR - Develop leadership and management qualities - Improve communication - Reinforce skills and knowledge of your subject(s) - Increase your confidence - Participate in volunteering and giving back - Obtain personal growth through community service - Recognition by employers

The 2019 CIGS day was hosted by PLC at Cottesloe Golf Club. There were 140 in the field with St Hilda?s fielding a full team of 24. PLC won the day, Perth College came second and St Hilda?s was placed third.

Anyone interested in joining the team for this year, please contact Anne Marie Tsaknis (Lilburne, 1977) tsaknis@iinet.net.au

THE BENEFITS OF BEING A M ENTEE - Gain practical advice, encouragement and support - Learn from the experiences of others - Gain confidence in communicating - Provide social development and opportunities - Develop study skills - Develop a great understanding of courses - Develop a greater understanding of careers & opportunities - Expand friendships across year groups IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN M ENTORING, PLEASE CONTACT: Alumni and Engagement Coodinator, Leonora Nye at oldscholars@sthildas.wa.ed.au

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