Zoe Thompson (’15) has been selected for the Australian Sailing Youth Team for girls single-handed (Laser Radial) and will represent the country at the 2016 Youth Sailing World Championship in Auckland. Zoe has just competed in Ireland where she won the Laser Radial Youth World Championship. Awesome effort Zoe!
Kate Woolhouse (‘15) was awarded the 2016 Volunteer of the Year from the Town of Mosman Park. Kate joined the Mosman Park Youth Advisory Council when she was in Year 10. Over the past four years, Kate has volunteered at many Mosman Park community events and has been a passionate advocate for young people in Mosman Park.
Dr Felicity Flack (’86) has just returned from a residency at the Brocher Foundation in Geneva Switzerland. The Brocher Foundation hosts scientists and experts in the ethical, legal and social implications of the development of medical research and biotechnologies. During her stay at the Foundation, Felicity worked on her book which is about ethics, law and policy implications of data linkage.
Jessica Marais (‘02) won the Silver Logie this year for Best Actress. She won for her role in the TV series Love Child.
Joan Pope (Gray, ’52) was awarded the National AUSDANCE Services to Dance Education trophy. Joan was recognised for her work as a teacher, Dalcroze Eurhythmics educator and researcher and for her 50 years of commitment to education through dance and music. She has had a lasting impact on generations of young artists and communities.
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Nel Minchin (’01) has received praise for writing, producing and co-directing her documentary film Matilda & Me which delves into the story of how her cheeky older brother Tim wound up on Broadway and London’s West End
Congratulations to Gemma Beadsworth (’04) and Davinia Lefroy (‘98) who represented Australia in Rio. Gemma was a member of the Women’s Water Polo Team at the Olympics and Davinia was selected, along with her crew, to represent Australia in the Legs, Trunk and Arms Mixed Coxed Four for rowing at the Paralympic Games.
OSA Scholarships Our Old Scholars Association Committee is proud of the long established tradition of extending special educational opportunities to daughters or granddaughters of Financial Life Members. Congratulations to our 2017 winners: Zoe Colvin is the OSA Entrance Scholarship recipient. Zoe is the daughter of Julie Colvin (Stephen, ‘89) and currently attends Cottesloe Primary School. She will join St Hilda’s in Year 7 next year. The Ammonite Scholarship is awarded for Year 11 and Year 12 to an exceptional all rounder. Lucy Meecham (Year 10) was the successful applicant this year. Her grandmother is Gillian Meecham (Clarkson ’59). Kate Owenell (Newbold, ‘98) and Lucy Meecham.
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