Saints Alive November 2023

NOVEMBER 2023

Saints Girls Presents:

ROALD DAHL'S

MATILDA THE MUSICAL FROM OUR PRINCIPAL CHARLOTTE RACES FOR AUSTRALIA 2023 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR VISIT

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NOVEMBER 2023

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From Our Principal

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Introducing our Head of Middle School and Head of Junnior School

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Body Positivity with Taryn Brumfitt 2023 Australian of The Year

10 Matilda the Musical 12 Aladdin Adventure at Year 5 Production 14 Sports News 18 Junior School News

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20 da Vinci Decathlon 22 The Arts 28 Saints Girls Take Service Learning to Fiji 30 ELC News 32 Old Scholars 44 OSA Announcements 45 Historical Photos

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Saints Alive is a biannual publication for the St Peter’s Girls’ School community.

Submissions are welcome for each edition.

Community Relations Manager Megan McCormack (nee Walker, Kilburn ’86) mmccormack@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au Archivist Anne Daniell (nee Crisp, Kennion ’69) adaniell@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au Communications Manager Rachel Politis rpolitis@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

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From Our Principal

What has been the highlight of your year?

How quickly a year flies by and what a year it has been! It has been my privilege to be a part of the rich history and the dynamic learning environment of this wonderful school in my first year as Principal of St Peter’s Girls.

A highlight has been witnessing the camaraderie between our students and staff as they have eagerly applied themselves to every lesson, event and co-curricular activity across the year. Our culture of striving to be the absolute best we can be is clearly embedded within our community and it has been pleasing to see the commitment to supporting each other in achieving this. From academic competitions and sports tournaments to the preparation for our upcoming Presentation Night, our students and

I set out with a vision to build relationships and to continue to foster an environment where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to reach her full potential.

staff have demonstrated exceptional skills and teamwork in everything they put their minds to. I am proud to be leading a community that takes great pride in achieving excellence.

What has stood out to you about the community at Saints Girls?

A high priority in my first six months was meeting face-to-face with every teaching and non-teaching staff member at the School. Through this process I have begun to develop authentic relationships and gained insights into the core elements that make our School so special.

Through these meetings, and in conversations with our youngest learners through to our seasoned Old Scholars, the following themes continued to arise:

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What has become increasingly evident to me is the strong generational loyalty to the School and the way that our youngest and oldest members embrace each other for who they are. Every community member brings something different and contributes to the vibrant tapestry that makes St Peter’s Girls’ School special. That’s what’s beautiful about our community.

What has been your proudest moment this year?

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Honouring the history and traditions of the School, especially our four Houses.

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Learning together on one ELC – Year 12 campus.

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Delivering an excellent girlsonly education which, while holistic, continues to focus on high academic achievement.

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Maintaining our strong sense of community, the core of which is the relationships developed and maintained during a student’s time at school and lasting well beyond graduation.

Being authentic in our continued commitment to the values and service of our founding Sisters of the Community of the Church.

The Commissioning Service was an incredibly special event. I felt deeply honoured that I’d been welcomed and appointed to a position with such significance and history, and I felt a strong sense of responsibility in continuing the legacy of the Community of the Sisters of the Church. The support I received from those in attendance was humbling, including many of our esteemed community members who have gone before me and played an integral role in our School’s history. This Service will forever be a special memory and career highlight for me.

Final words for 2023…

As I reflect on 2023, I am filled with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

At the commencement of the year, I set out with a vision to build relationships and to continue to foster an environment where every student feels valued, supported and empowered to reach her full potential. It has brought me immense joy to see that vision in action through the dedication, collaboration and passion of our staff, students and parents.

I am excited for the many opportunities that the new year will bring. As we

welcome our next Head of Junior School Marika Taylor and Head of Middle School Emma Smerdon in January, I express my sincere gratitude to Suzanne Haddy and Richard Lisle for their valuable contributions to the School and wish them the very best in their next endeavours.

Our commitment to supporting students’ social and emotional wellbeing will be further enhanced in 2024 through the introduction of our new pastoral care structure, with Heads of Year now appointed to lead across Years 7 to 12. The Heads of Year will provide another important layer of care as an additional touch point for our students. They will also enable further development of our #EMPOWHER Wellbeing Program – a vital component of our curriculum which empowers students with the tools and resources to flourish as well-rounded individuals, fostering a sense of balance, resilience and confidence.

To our teachers and staff, thank you for your passion, commitment, and unwavering support in providing an exceptional education for our students this year. Your dedication to their academic and personal growth is truly commendable.

As we bid farewell to 2023, we look forward to the many possibilities for growth and innovation that the new year holds.

CHERYLYN SKEWES PRINCIPAL

STAFFING NEWS

Introducing our...

Head of Junior School Ms Marika Taylor Marika Taylor is an experienced educational leader with an unwavering commitment to girls’ education and inspiring excellence in teaching and learning. With over 20 years of teaching and leadership experience, Marika brings great insight and expertise to Saints Girls. She has presented at national educational conferences, led dynamic academic research projects and is currently shaping future-focused educational outcomes for girls.

'I am truly honoured to become a part of the St Peter’s Girls’ community,' Marika shares. 'I am passionate about creating vibrant and engaging learning experiences where girls feel empowered to realise their potential and have a positive influence on the world around them.'

Marika is dedicated to nurturing every student’s academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development.

She looks forward to working closely with our Junior School staff and Senior

I am passionate about creating vibrant and engaging learning experiences where girls feel empowered to realise their potential and have a positive influence on the world around them Leadership Team to continue facilitating educational excellence, innovation and successful learning outcomes for our Junior School girls. Her passionate belief in holistic girls’ education and compelling vision align closely with our School values and commitment to inspiring students to become women of character and influence.

FAREWELLING RICHARD LISLE perspective, as his two daughters have progressed through the School, graduating in 2020 and 2023.

After 13 years of outstanding service to St Peter’s Girls, Deputy Principal and Head of Middle School Richard Lisle takes up his new role of Principal at Eltham College, Victoria, in the new year.

Richard has led with integrity, passionately keeping students at the centre and valuing open, honest and productive relationships with families, students and staff. His breadth of knowledge and desire to provide multiple avenues to help students find their interests have been invaluable in supporting all students

whilst in school and beyond.

He has also experienced the vast benefits of a Saints Girls’ education through a parent’s

Richard says, 'It has been an honour, a privilege and a career highlight to be part of the St Peter’s Girls’ Community since 2011. Whilst the School has physically been transformed during this time, there have also been some crucially important, constant themes. Every day for nearly 13 years, I’ve been greeted warmly and genuinely by smiling students, largely happy to be at a school where

they are not only keen to learn, but also keen to run, throw, swim, dance or sing.

I’m immensely proud that the Middle School has become a place with a real sense of community. It’s a communal space, shared by energetic, creative and fun-loving students. Most of all, I’m proud and grateful to have shared a space with so many genuine and authentic people.'

Whilst Richard will be dearly missed, we are also thrilled for him as he takes this significant next step in his career.

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Head of Middle School Mrs Emma Smerdon

Emma is a highly regarded staff member at St Peter’s Girls’ School. Her dynamic nature, humour, and integrity as an educator will be well known to many in our community, having taught across a range of subjects and been a key support for student wellbeing in her roles as Home Group and subject teacher.

I am excited to move into leading the Middle School to further enrich the learning opportunities for girls across Years 7 - 9

Upon the completion of both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability, Emma worked as a Business Development Executive at Capital Transport. She then chose to pursue her passion to teach, and after being awarded her Master of Teaching and gaining valuable teaching experience, she joined St Peter’s Girls in 2014. Her unwavering commitment to the ongoing development of relevant and upto-date curricula and wellbeing programs which best serve our students has been highly valued by staff, students and families during her time at the School.

This commitment to continual best practice is further reflected in her current

study of a Master of Education (Learning and Leadership).

Emma shares, 'I am excited to move into leading the Middle School to further enrich the learning opportunities for girls across Years 7 - 9, whilst nurturing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It has been a privilege being a part of the amazing community at Saints Girls, and I am looking forward to getting to know even more students and families.'

Emma’s personal connection to the School as an Old Scholar (nee Bailey, Patteson 2005), her deep knowledge of its history, and her progressive educational outlook will drive her future vision for our Middle School. She shares our passion for all girls’ education and advocates for the middle years being a time of growth founded in rounded learning experiences.

Emma also holds a deep understanding of the value of connection, and the significance of fostering relationships that empower our girls to be courageous, creative and compassionate.

We look forward to Marika and Emma commencing their new roles in January 2024. Their warmth, authenticity and vision will undoubtedly guide our Junior and Middle Schools through their next exciting phases.

AND SUZANNE HADDY Head of Junior School Suzanne Haddy will bid farewell to Saints Girls at the end of the year after eight years of leading with courage, creativity and compassion. Suzanne’s wealth of knowledge and experience in primary years’ education, particularly in single-sex settings, has been of enormous benefit to our School.

significant contributions have resulted in enhanced literacy learning and the development of our bespoke Junior School Wellbeing platform. Her dedication to staying at the forefront of junior years’ education has been evidenced by her commitment to quality staff professional development and access to world-leading research.

Suzanne has overseen various Junior School initiatives, focusing on the provision of consistent, engaging and high-impact approaches to teaching and learning. Her

Suzanne says, 'I am extremely grateful for my time at Saints Girls. I work with highly dedicated and talented teachers who care deeply for the students in their care, and

wonderful non-teaching and education support staff who are integral to the success and growth of the students and the School. Our students are a constant source of delight and joy, with their contagious enthusiasm, desire to learn and support for one another. Watching them develop and mature as they progress through the School is an absolute privilege. I am appreciative of our supportive, engaging and welcoming parent community and of the trust placed in the School to educate their children. Saints

Girls is a truly special school that is rightly treasured greatly by its community.'

Suzanne will be pursuing new directions in her career and spending time following personal aspirations, and we wish her all the very best for the future.

From Our Head and Deputy Head Prefects 2023 has been an exhilarating, challenging and memorable year for our Saints community and we have watched in awe as the girls have continuously supported each other with a compassionate yet competitive spirit.

After diving in head-first into Swimming Carnival, girls swapped their goggles for ribbons as each House united to perform a hymn, House song and Year 12 dance at Choral Night. The atmosphere this year was electric, and every student gave it their absolute all!

Following this, our girls displayed teamwork and companionship in Summer and Winter Interhouse and Sports Day.

of this special cohort; we could not imagine graduating with anyone else.

Reflecting upon our time at Saints, memories shared with the incredible community of staff and students are a definite highlight. The community spirit and camaraderie of this School is what makes it so special; from competing against each other with fierce energy at House events to a simple wave in the School corridor, the genuine support shown by the girls is incomparable.

The community spirit and camaraderie of this School is what makes it so special

For the Year 12s, this year has been an incredibly busy yet rewarding experience. From completing a challenging hike up Mt Lofty to supporting each other through ongoing assessments, we are so grateful for the positive energy and friendly nature

As we graduate from Saints, we would like to thank the amazing community for your continuous encouragement. To the younger girls: good luck, embrace all the incredible opportunities you are given, and remember to sit back and reflect upon how far you have come.

ELLIE HUMPHREY, HEAD PREFECT RUBY RICHARDS, DEPUTY HEAD PREFECT

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BODY POSITIVIT Y WITH TARYN BRUMFITT

2023 AUSTR ALIAN OF THE YEAR In August, we were thrilled to host Taryn Brumfitt at Saints Girls. 2023 Australian of the Year, an awardwinning filmmaker, bestselling author and internationally sought-after keynote speaker, Taryn is the founder of the Body Image Movement and director of the inspiring documentaries EMBRACE and EMBRACE KIDS. In 2018, Taryn was recognised in the Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence awards and received the SA Award for Excellence in Women's Leadership from Women and Leadership Australia. She was also crowned EY Entrepreneur of the Year, South Australia, and has been named among GE’s highest-rated speakers.

She is a fiercely passionate advocate for social change and her message of body positivity has reached more than 200 million people around the world.

Taryn presented to our students across

Years 5 to12, promoting a positive mindset shift towards our bodies and equipping students with tools to combat negative messaging, sharing 'our bodies are not ornaments in life, they are the vehicle to our dreams.'

Head Prefect Ellie Humphrey and Deputy Head Prefect Ruby Richards talked about their experience hearing from and interviewing Taryn: 'Taryn shared about her own journey in learning to love her body and dismantling conventional body image standards. It was inspiring to hear about her experiences in creating EMBRACE and EMBRACE KIDS. From the people she met to the places she visited, it was clear that Taryn brought positive energy everywhere she went.

We had the opportunity to interview Taryn regarding her advice for young people within our community, and she emphasised the importance of

focusing on the incredible things your body can do, rather than what it looks like. We left this conversation feeling empowered to challenge body image standards within our School and would encourage every member of the wider Saints community to watch EMBRACE or EMBRACE KIDS.' Year 10 student Zoë Min O’Callaghan, who was featured in Taryn’s documentary EMBRACE KIDS, shared: 'This was such a special production to be involved in. I learnt so much from Taryn and all the inspiring cast and creatives about the importance of celebrating your unique self and fearlessly embracing life. The experiences I’ve had thanks to Taryn have genuinely changed the way I see myself and I encourage everyone to watch both EMBRACE documentaries and find out more about her incredible work.'

ROALD DAHL'S

Matilda the Musical Our biannual School Musical is always the highlight of the Performing Arts calendar and this year’s Matilda the Musical certainly did not disappoint. In our biggest School Musical in history, this girl-power showcase of song and dance featured a brilliant cast, band and crew of over 100 Middle and Senior School students. Audiences were left thoroughly entertained and impressed by the professionalism and calibre of the young talent before them.

The talented main cast, led by senior students Zara Blight (Miss Honey), Emma Pool (Trunchbull), Samantha Keough (Mrs Wormwood) and Charlotte Norman (Mr Wormwood), put on showstopping performances with expressive characterisation and technical vocals.

Madeleine Schroeter’s performance as Matilda showed maturity beyond her years as she seemingly jumped straight out of Roald Dahl’s book and onto the stage with mesmerising vocals and polished dialogue. Eliza Brill Reed (Bruce) also gets a special mention for her

powerful vocal and dance performance in ‘Revolting Children.’

Director of Music Sally Rounsevell and her brilliant music crew of students and support staff worked tirelessly to perfect two and a half hours of non-stop live music, as well as incorporating the technological element of seeing and hearing what’s happening on stage.

Of course, putting on a production of this quality involves an enormous effort from all involved, particularly our dedicated and talented staff. Here are some words from some of them: 'Planning, teaching and refining the choreography in this brilliant production was both a fun yet enormous undertaking. I could not be prouder of each student on stage. Working with a core group of principal dancers with exceptional technique and artistry has been my pleasure, however, witnessing the less experienced dancers practise and perfect challenging choreography has been extremely rewarding.

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To watch this huge ensemble collaborate, grow in confidence and fall in love with performing is what the Arts are all about.'

– Kate Burnett, Head of the Arts and Matilda the Musical Choreographer 'I am truly overwhelmed by the talented, dedicated and skilled students we have at Saints Girls. For our music students to play the professional score, note for note, is an amazing feat. Special mention to Samantha Li (Year 8 student) who played the lead keyboard part and held the whole show together.' – Sally Rounsevell, Musical Director 'Matilda is a huge technical challenge and the enormous team of tech crew, led by Caitlin Thatcher (Year 12 student), showed amazing skill in problemsolving, troubleshooting, and true professionalism. We’ve created magic, moved set pieces in record time, and executed over 400 cues show after show.'– Scott Lorien, Technical Director 'Matilda is renowned for its wordy and complex qualities, making it a challenging

piece of theatre for young people but our incredibly talented cast embraced the opportunity with maturity, passion and professionalism. The unwavering dedication of the cast and creative team ultimately became the driving force behind this unforgettable production!'

Joni Combe, Co-Director There’s truly never been a better time to be involved in the Performing Arts at St Peter’s Girls’ School. Congratulations again to everyone involved in the Musical!

KAT KITCHING PRODUCER AND CO-DIRECTOR

AL ADDIN ADVENTURE AT YEAR 5 PRODUCTION The 2023 Year 5 Production of Aladdin Jr. took Arts Centre audiences into a world of wonder and adventure in the last week of Term 3.

Our girls were thrilled to showcase their talent in what was yet another wonderful Saints Girls’ production. Over many months, students carefully crafted their characters, perfected lines, and practised songs and choreography. The shows were wellattended by proud family members who were dazzled by heroes, heroines, a genie and a magic carpet, but most importantly, the beaming confidence displayed by their daughters.

Well done to the students, staff and volunteer supporters for delivering a fantastic production!

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A New Junior School Playground Junior School students are excited about the much-awaited new playground that will be constructed over the summer holiday period at the end of this year. During the consultation phase, students provided lengthy wish lists of the types of equipment they like to play on and the ways they like to engage in play.

Consideration of our School environment and the beautiful natural reserves that surround us led to the final design by Climbing Tree, and the use of natural materials will be a significant feature. It will include several different play zones with plenty of options for both active and passive play, as well as nooks that can double as outdoor learning spaces.

Play is essential for the development of the whole child. From a physical perspective, gross motor skills are developed through opportunities to run, climb, jump, hang, crawl, push and pull. Core strength, which is essential for sitting and classroom learning, is enhanced through climbing, stretching and reaching.

Balance and coordination are developed through moving on uneven surfaces, negotiating ladders and moving across wobbly ropes.

Lessons learned at home and in class in relation to interacting with others are trialled and practised on the playground, where children need to take turns, share space and equipment, and respect others’ opinions. Social, emotional, and self-management skills are integral to successful play, as children problem-solve

and negotiate, invent games, and involve each other in imaginary scenarios. Language and self-confidence improve through opportunities for non-structured, self-driven and creative playtime activities.

Well-designed playgrounds play a crucial role in learning, and our new playground and surrounding play areas will be both highly functional and aesthetically pleasing. The girls will be thrilled to see and experience the results of their design input when they arrive back at school in Term 1 next year.

SUZANNE HADDY HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

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WINTER INTERHOUSE 2023 House pride beamed at our annual Winter Interhouse in Term 3! The girls battled it out across the week with teams competing in Aussie Rules, Soccer, Badminton, Netball and Hockey.

Well done to all players who demonstrated terrific competitive spirit and to our Sport and House Captains for their positivity and organisation throughout the week. A big congratulations to our overall winners,

KENNION!

NETBALL

FOOTBALL

HOCKEY

SOCCER

BADMINTON

Kilburn 15

Kennion 9

Kilburn 9

Kennion 8

Selwyn 207

Kennion 7

Kilburn 7

Patteson 204

Patteson 5

Kennion 165

Selwyn 4

Kilburn 160

Kennion 12

Kilburn 7

Patteson 11

Patteson 5

Patteson 5

Selwyn 10

Selwyn 3

Selwyn 3

SAINTS SPORT

Charlotte Wins Bronze at the Commonwealth Youth Games Congratulations to Charlotte McAuliffe (Year 10), who represented Australia at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games held in Trinidad and Tobago in August.

The Commonwealth Youth Games is an international sporting event that brings together the best and fairest young athletes from various countries and territories within the Commonwealth.

The Games are designed to provide a platform for athletes aged 14 - 18 to showcase their talents and compete at an international level. Promoting sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and friendship among youth from different backgrounds, the Games also provide young athletes an opportunity to gain valuable international competition experience.

Charlotte competed in the 400m after qualifying with her National U20 and U18 400m titles and was one of 25 Track and Field athletes and para-athletes to be selected. With only eight South Australians involved across all events, this was a significant achievement.

Charlotte progressed to the 400m final where she took out an incredible 4th place, just falling short of a Bronze medal by 0.07 seconds with a time of 54.89.

Putting on the green and gold again for the mixed 4 x 400m relay, Charlotte and her team qualified for finals with a time of 3:30.45. The team achieved an outstanding result in the final race, earning themselves a Bronze medal with a time of 3:26.23.

Congratulations, Charlotte, on your amazing achievement. The Saints Girls’ community couldn’t be prouder to call you one of our own!

SAINTS SPORT

Ella and Mia claim Silver at National Netball Championships In August, Ella Warrick (Year 10) and Mia Bennett (Year 9) travelled to Perth with the 15 and Under State Netball Team to compete in the School Sport Australia National Championships.

Over the seven-day Championships, the team achieved a convincing win of 41 – 21 against the ACT and lost closely by two goals to Victoria and by seven

goals to NSW, finishing third in the minor rounds. In the semi-finals, SA had a defiant win over NSW, making their way through to the grand final against Victoria who claimed the win at a close 36 – 32. Claiming Silver at the National Championships is a wonderful achievement. Congratulations, Ella, Mia and the team!

Matilda and Phoebe represent Australia in Taekwondo GOLD FOR ZOE AT AEROBICS NATIONALS Year 8 student Zoe White competed in the School Aerobics National Championships in August at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.

Her team from Activ8 placed first in the Secondary Large Teams category, competing against eight other teams from around Australia.

Congratulations, Zoe!

In July, Matilda Purvis (Year 6) and Phoebe Fan (Year 8) competed in the 2023 Cadet World Championship Selection Event for Taekwondo in Queensland. Both girls won their respective divisions and as a result, had the incredible opportunity to represent Australia in the 2023 World Taekwondo Cadet Championships in August, and the G1 Bosnia and Herzegovina Youth Open Championship in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina in September.

Australia had a contingent of just 20 athletes competing against over 700 athletes from 73 countries in the World Championships. Australia secured a Silver and two Bronze medals, making it Australia’s most

successful taekwondo competition since 2014. Matilda and Phoebe both secured their first international medals in the Youth Open, each taking away Bronze in their respective divisions. Congratulations, Matilda and Phoebe!

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SAINTS DOMINATE

AT WINTER INTERCOL Our annual Winter Intercol in August saw some tightly fought matches and an abundance of school spirit, as our teams faced off against Walford in Aussie Rules, Badminton, Hockey, Netball and Soccer. Congratulations to our teams for taking out the wins across all five sports – a feat which has not been achieved since 2018! An amazing effort from all of the girls and coaches involved!

ANNIE HITS THE SURF! In August, Year 9 student Annie Goldsmith competed at the Australian Surf Championships in Port Macquarie. As a result, she was selected as part of the Australian 'Irukandjis' Surfing Team to compete at the ISA World Para Surfing Championships at Huntington Beach, California, in November.

To prepare for the competition, she competed at the US Open Adaptive Surfing Championships in Oceanside, California, at the beginning of September.

Best of luck, Annie!

Annabel ‘Spikes’ Bronze at National Volleyball Champs Year 10 student Annabel Keough captained the South Australian 15 and Under State Volleyball team at the National Championships held in Canberra in June. The team defeated the ACT, WA and upset QLD (the eventual silver medalists) in the minor rounds. The upset against QLD in the final minor round meant the team would face NSW in the Bronze medal match. The girls won the game convincingly, defeating NSW 3-0.

On top of her Bronze medal, Annabel was also selected in the All Australian Team! Well done, Annabel!

URSTRONG

FRIENDSHIP PROGR AM Through our academic and wellbeing programs and everyday activities, we constantly strive to live our three School core values of Courage, Creativity and Compassion. Our systematic, developmentally scoped wellbeing program #EMPOWHER, which incorporates the Junior School's URSTRONG friendship program, encourages students to grow their understanding of these values and put them into practice.

We know that relationships are at the heart of wellbeing and learning, and that having healthy relationships is a key protective factor against anxiety, loneliness and accepting disrespectful treatment from others. URSTRONG lessons help children develop skills to navigate relationships in healthy and respectful ways. Whether you are younger or older, relationships are not always smooth sailing. Helping students normalise the peaks and troughs of relationship journeys and supporting them in making good decisions that are

Relationships are at the heart of wellbeing and learning.

both self-respectful and respectful of others sets our girls up for success now and into the future.

Through URSTRONG lessons this year, students have learned the Four Friendship Facts: 1. No friendship is perfect 2. Every friendship is different

JUNIOR SCHOOL

BOOK WEEK 2023 Book Week is always a much-anticipated chapter of Term 3. The Junior School girls brought their favourite characters to life at our Dress Up Parade and Book Week Assembly, providing a delightful finale for our Book Week activities.

3. Trust and Respect are the two most important qualities of a friendship; and 4. Friendships change, and that’s okay.

They have been learning tips and tricks for putting out small ‘friendship fires’ with kindness, courage and compassion, and strategies and language they can use to help them solve bigger issues.

In June, we celebrated ‘Friendship Day’, where Junior School students and staff could be seen sporting their craziest, brightest socks as they collaborated in respectful cross-age lessons and lunch activities. They shared friendship internationally by supporting the Light Up Timor Solar Buddy Campaign with their gold coin donations. With the money raised, we are purchasing Solar Buddy light kits which will be constructed by our Year 6s to give the gift of light to children in Timor who have limited access to electricity.

SUZANNE HADDY HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

This year’s theme of ‘Read, Grow, Inspire’ was celebrated by the Student Library Initiatives Club who wrote and presented an engaging play highlighting the shortlisted books. Junior School students were also treated to a staff performance featuring a host of entertaining characters - our Head of Junior School Ms Haddy even appeared as a Ninja! Well done to all involved. The girls loved th thrilled to have their turn on stage to parade their creative and colourful costumes.

SOUTH AUSTR ALIAN DA VINCI DECATHLON It was our pleasure to once again host the da Vinci Decathlon at St Peter’s Girls in May. With schools attending from across the state, the addition of nearly an extra 600 students on site for the threeday competition certainly brought a buzz to Stonyfell!

As the SA Chapter school, we are delighted to partner with the competition’s founders, Knox Grammar School in Sydney. The decathlon provides

students with the opportunity to compete in ten separate events at a level designed to test the brightest minds in the country and requires teams to work collaboratively and creatively on a range of highly stimulating tasks. These tasks cover a range of disciplines including Engineering, Mathematics, Ideation, Code Breaking, Cartography, Drama, Art and Poetry, Science and English.

Our Arts Centre was an excellent venue

for this annual event, transforming into an arena in which students put themselves to the test and competed against some of the State’s best and brightest minds.

Our students performed extremely well across the board, with our Year 7 team emerging as the South Australian da Vinci Decathlon Champions, placing 1st in their division. Our Year 5/6 team continued the Saints success,

Introducing our STEM Innovation In our rapidly changing world, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills have become increasingly important. According to a report published by the McKinsey Global Institute in 2017, ‘the development and deployment of technology could create up to 50 million jobs globally by 2030’.

The third industrial revolution led to drastic changes in the way we live, work and learn and as the fourth industrial revolution begins, we don’t even know what new occupations will look like.

At St Peter’s Girls we are committed to fostering STEM excellence. I am excited to share our next step in support of this excellence: the introduction of our STEM Innovation Leader, Melissa O’Loughlin BSc.

Melissa took up this exciting role in June and is working with our students and staff to generate curiosity, explore possibilities and develop technological capacity to enhance STEM thinking and application. She works both in and out of the classroom leading new ventures in the STEM space for our School.

Melissa shares, 'I'm thrilled to join St Peter's Girls’ School as the STEM Innovation Leader, contributing to a community committed to fostering future female leaders. I look forward to working closely with the Department Heads of Science, Digital Technologies and Mathematics to cultivate our students' curiosity and bolster their engagement in these vital areas.

Bringing over 25 years of experience as a research scientist in cancer research and laboratory management in schools, I've witnessed the transformative power of scientific inquiry and robust STEM education. I am deeply committed to fostering an intellectually curious environment, nurturing constant selfimprovement and encouraging our girls to push their boundaries. Leveraging the latest technologies, I aim to inspire our students to see themselves as indispensable contributors to the global scientific community.

Effective STEM leadership involves challenging stereotypes, providing mentors, promoting STEM careers, and ensuring a focus on real-world applications. This was showcased at our

AROUND THE SCHOOL

placing 2nd in their division and taking away silver medals at the end of the day. Finally, our Year 9 team worked collaboratively all day resulting in a 1st place in Ideation and Engineering and 2nd place in Creative Producers, finishing a very creditable 9th overall in a very competitive field. A fantastic effort by all the girls!

Congratulations to the State winners for 2023: Year 5/6 - Pembroke School Year 7 - St Peter's Girls' School Year 9 - Pembroke School

As a result of our students’ success, two teams of St Peter’s Girls students from Year 7 and Year 9 headed to Sydney in September to represent South Australia in the National Finals for the da Vinci Decathlon.

Our Year 9 team placed 1st in four categories: Code Breaking, Art & Poetry, Ideation and Creative Producers. This earned them 3rd place overall and made them the top all-girls Year 9/10 da Vinci team in Australia for 2023. The Year 7s also performed well, placing 2nd in Art & Poetry and 3rd in Cartography, well done girls!

Congratulations to Becca Burton-Howard, our da Vinci Decathlon Head Coach/Gifted and Talented Coordinator, and many of our teaching staff who prepared our teams to perform so proficiently.

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In May, one of our talented Year 11 students Heidi Gong represented Australia at the 2023 Asian Physics Olympiad with a small team of Physics students from across the nation. This esteemed competition is hosted annually in Mongolia and is known as one of the toughest science competitions globally for high school students. The Australian team travelled to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to compete against students from around the world.

Heidi trained for twelve months to be part of this team and her journey began by sitting the Australian Science Olympiad Exams in July 2022. Heidi’s performance in the exams secured her a spot at the Australian Science Olympiad Summer School, where her talent, enthusiasm and hard work led to her selection for the final team.

Heidi shares, 'The Asian Physics Olympiad is very difficult, but I enjoy the challenge and find the experiments incredibly fun. Through preparing for the Olympiad I got to know my team members – they are all awesome people and I’m looking forward to seeing them in person again.'

careers event in Term 2, STEMLicious: Nourishing Your Future, which was supported by our connection with The University of Adelaide Waite Campus. We continued to build on this momentum with our newly formed collaborations with STEM AFL at Science Alive in Term 3 alongside a bustling Science Week.

Preparing our students to become not just participants, but also leaders and innovators in the technological world is a shared vision that extends beyond the classroom. Together, we strive to empower our girls to shape the future, confidently tackle challenges, and secure their rightful places in the workforce. This approach fosters a more equitable, diverse, and innovative landscape in STEM fields.'

HEIDI COMPETES AT THE 2023 ASIAN PHYSICS OLYMPIAD

We look forward to Melissa’s innovative contributions to STEM at Saints Girls and the lasting impact her efforts will have on our students.

KATE FRYER DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING

Executive Director of the Asian Physics Olympiad Alyssa Weirman explains, 'The Olympiad is a fantastic opportunity for Australia and for the students. It helps Australia to develop connections between the countries in our region, while at the same time developing the science capability of our students.'

We are so proud of Heidi’s hard work and dedication to achieve this goal!

CRAIG BYRNE HEAD OF SCIENCE

THE ARTS

SENIOR DR AMA PRODUCTION

Amelia Bradshaw Turns Eight Congratulations to our Years 11 and 12 Drama and IB students on their 2023 production, Amelia Bradshaw Turns Eight.

The play followed a young girl’s eighth birthday party and explored the intricacies of each child’s family dynamics through non-realistic and comic elements. Both humorous and thought-provoking, it was structured around a range of nursery rhymes which appear joyous on the surface, but often have a darker meaning lurking beneath.

Audiences were captivated in what was a beautiful, funny and tearjerking performance and we were thrilled to showcase yet another original work written and directed by Head of English and Drama Teacher Michael Butler-Wills.

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Top Honours at Generations in Jazz After a four year hiatus as a result of COVID-19, 36 excited music students headed to Mount Gambier in May to participate in the renowned Generations in Jazz Music Festival.

This festival, originally established by James Morrison, brings together over 5000 students from across the nation to celebrate jazz. Across the three days, students perform in competitions, participate in workshops and attend concerts.

This year the headline acts included international supergroup 'Dirty Loops', an amazing band of virtuosic performers from Sweden, as well as Thando from 'The Voice' and many regulars including Ross Irwin from 'Cat Empire', Matt Jodrell, Jordan Murray and many other great Australian jazz musicians. One of the most exciting developments was the huge swing toward female representation on stage, providing our girls with some inspirational role models who are leading the way in the Australian music scene.

Despite incredibly wet conditions, our students acquitted themselves beautifully, trudging through mud while hauling heavy music equipment, walking many kilometers to venues and buses in the rain and even hail! Despite these testing conditions, our musicians displayed true Saints Girls grit and determination at all times.

Congratulations to all of our girls who achieved truly outstanding results in this national competition.

Congratulations to all of our girls who achieved truly outstanding results in this national competition. Enchante achieved the most highly coveted Vocal Award, placing 1st in the Division 1 Large Ensemble, placing them as the top choir at a national level! Esperanza placed

1st yet again in the Open Small Division, while our newest group Revolution Strings placed 3rd out of 30 schools, an incredible feat as the first ever strings group to take Generations in Jazz by storm. Stage Band also performed beautifully in Division 3, ranking 5th out of 18 schools.

Congratulations to all of the music students involved and to our music leadership team, Samantha Keough, Matilda Chu, Lauren Parker, Georgia Evans, Zara Blight, Emma Pool and Stella Rasheed. The team demonstrated incredible leadership and mentoring of our younger students throughout the competition and should be incredibly proud of their efforts.

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SACE DANCERS Take Centre Stage Our SACE Dancers wowed audiences in September with their production of Welcome to Oz. The show followed Dorothy and her friends on a journey down the yellow brick road towards the weird and wonderful Emerald City. Featuring whimsical costumes, moving melodies and impressive lighting and sound effects, it was a truly magical display of our dancers’ ability to tell a story though movement.

In May, the Stage 2 Dancers showcased their own choreography at CREATE23. Each student developed their dance pieces for assessment, resulting in captivating performances that explored various themes and showcased original movement development.

High Notes for ABODA Musicians A huge congratulations to our musicians from Years 3 to 12 who participated in the ABODA Band and Orchestra Festival in August. Held at Westminster School over three days, the festival featured over 3000 students from 38 schools, showcasing a wide variety of ensembles and fantastic musicianship.

Our ensembles achieved some outstanding results including Gold for Stage Band, Senior Strings and our combined Intermediate/ Developmental Band. Special mention to Little Big Band who achieved a Silver at their first ever band festival, and Intermediate Strings who also achieved Silver.

RESULTS Stage Band – Gold Senior Strings – Gold Intermediate/Developmental Band Combined – Gold Little Big Band – Silver Intermediate Strings – Silver Concert Band – Bronze Well done to our ensemble directors for their support of our students including Louisa Giacomini, Warren Heading, Thomas Marlin, Sarah Byron, Cheri Wong and Sally Rounsevell.

THE ARTS

AUSTR ALIAN STRING QUARTET VISITS SAINTS GIRLS Saints Girls had a very special visit from the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) in June. The ASQ comprises four professional musicians, Dale Barltrop (violin), Francesca Hiew (violin), Christopher Cartlidge (viola) and Michael Dahlenburg (cello), who create unforgettable string quartet performances for audiences around the world. Our string ensembles - Junior Strings, Intermediate Strings and Senior Strings - were captivated in an afternoon of workshops and inspiring performances from the ASQ. Our Senior Strings ensemble had the opportunity to participate in an intensive workshop, with each student being accompanied by a member of the ASQ

playing the corresponding instrument and providing constructive guidance and mentorship. This was an invaluable experience for our students to interact with and learn from musicians who are performing at the highest level in the nation.

‘The workshop was a great learning experience for everyone. It was wonderful to be able to learn from top musicians in the industry, to hear their experiences and to get a few pointers on how we could further improve our skills on our instrument.’

- Linna Song, Year 10 student (viola) ‘I found the experience very enriching as we were able to ask lots of questions

about life as a professional musician. The specialist workshops for each instrument allowed us to really get the advice we needed to further our skills and become better musicians.’

- Siobhan Tsang, Year 10 student (viola)

Outstanding Achievements at AMEB Music Awards Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding music achievements and awards at the AMEB SA and NT Awards Ceremony at Elder Hall, University of Adelaide, earlier this year.

Samantha Li (Year 8) was presented with the prestigious Licentiate Award and Prize with Distinction. Samantha is the youngest student to receive this award and prize in the award’s history in SA and NT, which is an outstanding achievement.

Samantha Paltridge (Year 4) was presented with the Piano Grade 5 Prize and received an A+ for her Grade 6 piano Comprehensive exam. She was invited to play for the AMEB midyear showcase concert in July.

Eloise Keller (Year 9) was presented with the AMEB Grade 2 Woodwind ABODA Prize, recognising her outstanding tenor saxophone playing.

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AROUND THE SCHOOL

Reception and Year 1 Dancers Light Up the Stage Our Reception and Year 1 students wowed the crowd with their energetic dance moves and colourful costumes in our annual Reception and Year 1 Dance Concert. The energy was joyous both on the stage and in the crowd. The girls confidently showcased many of the skills learned in Dance lessons in Semester 1, including rhythm and coordination, free movement, balance, working with props and teamwork. Our Dance lessons aim to instill an early love for the Performing Arts, creativity and movement in our youngest Saints Girls. We are excited to see the girls flourish further in their confidence and performing abilities in the years to come!

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YEAR 8 CO-ED DAY AT ST PETER’S COLLEGE In June, our Year 8 students took part in a Co-Educational Day with St Peter’s College and Walford Anglican School for Girls.

This experience provided students with a wonderful opportunity to connect as they worked together to problem-solve scenarios throughout the day. They engaged in a range of fun activities and classes run by teachers and counsellors from across the three schools, including table tennis, quizzes, drama, code breaking, engineering challenges and much more. We thank St Peter’s College for hosting this fantastic day and look forward to our continued collaboration in encouraging healthy and respectful relationships.

AROUND THE SCHOOL

Saints Girls Take Service Learning to Fiji Our Global Academy program aims to build a culture of capability whereby students are encouraged to make a difference in their world. Through various Service Learning and study trips, as well as interstate and overseas exchange opportunities, the program allows our students to learn about the world, but also experience it and apply the knowledge learned to their interactions with others.

In July, we were thrilled to resume our Fiji Service Learning Trip – the first time the trip has run since 2019 due to the pandemic. Twenty two of our Year 11 and 12 students spent twelve days on the idyllic Drawaqa Island in the Yasawa Islands, where they spent many hours exploring their tropical surroundings, snorkelling in crystal clear waters, participating in marine conservation activities with marine biologists and volunteering at the local school.

Year 12 students Ellie Humphrey, Sophie Dansie, Emily Whittaker and Tamsin Freeman shared, 'We participated in marine conservation, where we learned about Manta rays, sharks and how we can protect our coral reefs. It

We are all so grateful for the friendships and new experiences we had during our stay

was incredible to assist in a crown of thorns survey where we watched our instructors remove a crown of thorns from the reef. We also helped plant coral and new coconut trees on the island. A highlight for many girls was snorkelling with Manta rays and I am sure we will remember this incredible experience for years to come.

We spent three days volunteering at a local school, Ratu Apenisa Memorial School in Soso Village. Throughout our

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ANNUAL HOUSE DINNER FUN During Term 3, our Middle and Senior students gathered for an evening of camaraderie in their most colourful and creative costumes at the House Dinners.

The Year 11 students stirred up House spirit and contributed their time and efforts to make these events a night to remember with themed decorations, food and games. These nights were particularly special for our Class of 2023 as they celebrated their final House Dinners.

This year’s themes were: KENNION TV Channels time at the school, we bonded with the children and made friendships that we will cherish forever. We spent time helping the students with English by practising reading and spelling with them. We also helped to prepare the rugby field by painting lines ready for an upcoming competition with surrounding schools. Prior to the trip, our Year 3 students wrote letters to the village students, which we exchanged to help establish a long-term relationship with the school. Whilst it was sad to say goodbye after an amazing three days, we are all so grateful for the friendships we made and the new experiences we created during our stay.This trip has been a highlight of our time at Saints, and we hope that we may be able to visit Fiji and Soso village again!'

PATTESON Music Genres SELWYN Disco KILBURN Disney

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ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IN OUR NEW ELC ATELIER The ELC children are exposed daily to several artistic and expressive languages including painting, sculpture, dance, music, technology and multisensorial experiences.

The new Atelier is designed as a flexible environment to foster these experiences and materials, encouraging child-led learning, problem-solving and creativity. Through its intentional design, the space inspires, supports and extends the children’s theories and promotes collaboration among peers.

This year our ELC architecture has been enriched by another inspiring learning space: The Atelier.

‘Atelier’ refers to a studio or workshop; a place where children can research, explore and engage in different artistic and creative experiences. As a result of ongoing implementation and reflection on the arts and creativity in our Centre, a new Atelier was designed and built in July for the children to explore inviting materials and art techniques.

Immersed in natural light and featuring expansive views of neighbouring Ferguson Conservation Park, the space provides a deep connection with nature and supports our relationship with the Kaurna Land.

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Educational Project, the Atelier is a space where children can express themselves through their Hundred Languages — a metaphor for the extraordinary potential of children’s

creative processes involved in the construction of their knowledge.

The children have one hundred ways of thinking and one hundred ways to wonder and communicate their thoughts.

In the Reggio Emilia Educational Project, the Atelierista is an educator with a background in arts who works collaboratively with children and educators in the Atelier. Our ELC Educational Leader and Atelierista, Caterina Pennestri, carefully curates artistic experiences for the children and works closely with teachers across the Centre to foster connections between art, literacy, science, mathematics, and other disciplines.

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COMMUNIT Y AND CONNECTION

ELC Fathers' and Treasured Friends’ Afternoon Tea In September, the ELC hosted their annual Fathers' and Treasured Friends’ Afternoon Tea. It was wonderful to see this event so well attended by fathers, grandfathers and other special people in the children’s lives. The pride and excitement on the children’s faces as they spent time sharing the ELC with their loved ones was a highlight.

We look forward to building on these rich connections and a host of exciting community events in 2024!

Caterina graduated in Contemporary Art with a Master of Art Education, Pedagogical and Evaluative Studies and prestigious postgraduate training at Reggio Emilia in Italy, studying the philosophy that guides our ELC teaching and learning. Her extensive knowledge and experience bring a unique perspective to our learning environment, promoting the exploration of artistic techniques such as painting, drawing, clay, photography and technology. Caterina encourages our ELC children to engage in openended artistic experiences that allow for self-expression, creativity, and problem-solving.

The ELC children and staff are enjoying exploring the endless creative possibilities within the new Atelier and look forward to sharing their projects with the wider community.

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Jetsetting to Greece at the Ladies’ Night Out

OLD SCHOLARS

Our Ladies’ Night Out in September was a festive evening at the Regal Theatre with bubbles, laughs and a screening of My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3.

Thank you to those who came to support the Performing Arts Program at St Peter’s Girls. Thank you also to Alice Kennett for arranging the perfect venue for us. Congratulations to the lucky raffle winners and thank you to Susanna Parkinson for her generous donations of OSX personal training sessions.

1st prize Carols in the Cathedral VIP tickets – Nadia Maione 2nd prize Choral Night VIP tickets – Rebecca Trude 3rd prize OSX voucher – Isabelle Wilson 4th prize OSX voucher – Jo Curry 5th prize OSX voucher – Nadia Maione 6th prize OSX voucher – Karen Blight For anyone who would like to join the Friends of the Arts and contribute to the Performing Arts community at St Peter’s Girls, please contact Fiona McGregor via fmcgregor@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

Our Scholastica Society A bequest is a gift specified in your Will. Through a bequest, you can make a gift that will contribute to the future of the School whilst still enjoying your assets during your lifetime.

When you become a member of the Scholastica Society, you join a special group of benefactors who have a deep affection for St Peter's Girls, and its future.

By making a bequest to St Peter's Girls, you give a gift that makes a difference beyond your lifetime.

To find out more about making a bequest to the School, please email foundation@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

From the President The Old Scholars’ Association has provided some wonderful opportunities for our Old Scholars to come together and connect this year including the ‘A Touch of Blue’ reunion in May for our younger Old Scholars, Interstate reunions in Melbourne, Perth, Sydney and Canberra, and our Annual Old Scholars’ Reunion Dinner which was held on the last day of Term 2 at the Adelaide Pavilion. This was a fantastic event, attended by over 120 of our wonderful Old Scholars including 2022 Head Prefect Sophie Norman (Patteson 2022), who led the singing of the School Song.

Next year the School will be celebrating its 130th anniversary and some special events are planned, including a celebration at the Adelaide Oval in October. I encourage you to keep an eye on our 2024 Event Program and social media platforms for further details, as we would love to see as many of you as possible in the celebration of this significant milestone.

I passionately believe that being a Saints Girls’ Old Scholar is about

community and connections. Our shared experiences and wonderful memories of our time at School allows us to connect and be part of a community that is unique.

Thank you to Community Relations Manager Megan McCormack and Events Officer Fiona McGregor for their continued energy, passion, and enthusiasm for both the Old Scholars and the whole School community.

As the year draws to a close, we farewell our current Year 12 students and wish them well for their final exams and life after school. We look forward to welcoming them to the Old Scholars' community at the Valedictory Dinner.

BEC FARQUHAR (SELWYN 1988) OSA PRESIDENT

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OLD SCHOLARS’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Old Scholars with young daughters or granddaughters not currently at the School are warmly encouraged to consider applying for our Old Scholars’ Association Scholarship, which provides a 30% reduction in tuition fees.

Each year, an Old Scholars’ Association Scholarship may be awarded to an external student entering Years 5 to 8. The Scholarship continues from the student’s commencement through to Year 12. The student will have proven all-round ability based on school reports, references, evidence of high-level participation in co-curricular activities and leadership potential.

Additionally, the applicant must have a connection to the School through a family member having graduated St Peter’s Girls in the past. It is expected that recipients of this Scholarship will contribute to the Old Scholars’ Council during their time at school.

To learn more and download an application form for 2025 entry, please visit: www.stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au/admission/scholarships Applications close 5pm, Wednesday 31 January 2024.

For further information, please contact Megan McCormack via mmccormack@stpetersgirls.com.au

Georgia Beaton Cup The annual Georgia Beaton Cup netball game was played on Saturday 2 September in the School Gym between our Old Scholar and Senior student netballers.

Introduced in 2017, this game is a wonderful way for our Senior netballers to remain connected to the School and continue to play as Old Scholars.

This year, the Old Scholars’ team represented a range of alumni and played with enthusiasm in a highly competitive game. Many thanks to Old Scholar Georgia Beaton (Kennion 2007) for presenting the trophy to the winning team of Senior students!

Thank you also to the parents, staff, Old Scholars and students for supporting this OSA event.

If you are interested in playing the summer 2023/2024 netball season for the Old Scholars, please email your interest to mmccormack@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

BACK ROW: GEORGIA BEATON AND THE OLD SCHOLARS' NETBALL TEAM. FRONT ROW: SENIOR SCHOOL NETBALLERS

OLD SCHOLARS

CLASS OF 2013

CLASS OF 1973

CLASS OF 2013

ANNUAL OLD SCHOLARS' REUNION DINNER The Old Scholar community enjoyed coming together for the annual celebration of St Peterstide on Friday 30 June.

Our Old Scholars gathered in the Arts Centre Foyer before embarking on a School Tour during which they were delighted to see all of the new buildings and facilities.

Following the tour, our guests joined the staff and students in the School Chapel for our St Peterstide Eucharist.

TOP: PRINCIPAL CHERYLYN SKEWES, FORMER PRINCIPALS DOUGLAS STOTT AND DIANE NICHOLLS. ABOVE: SOPHIE NORMAN (PATTESON 2022). RIGHT: OSA PRESIDENT, BEC FARQUHAR (SELWYN 1988)

Celebrations continued at the Old Scholars’ Reunion Dinner at the Adelaide Pavilion where more than 120 former students enjoyed a memorable evening of hospitality, fun, friendship and reminiscing. Principal Cherylyn Skewes attended the evening, as did former Principals Di Nicholls OAM and Douglas Stott.

OSA President Bec Farqhuar (Selwyn 1988) welcomed the OSA community and acknowledged the many Old Scholars who had travelled interstate for their special reunion. The Class of 1973 especially enjoyed a video message from The Hon Julie Bishop (Kilburn 1973) sending her well wishes for the evening.

2022 Head Prefect Sophie Norman (Patteson 2022) made the traditional toast to the School and led guests in a spirited rendition of the School Song. Sister Linda Mary delivered grace before a delicious three-course meal was enjoyed by all.

A reflective video presentation was an entertaining tribute to the featured alumni: 2018, 2013, 2008, 2003, 1998, 1993, 1983, 1973, 1963 and 1953.

The photo boards and Yearbooks on display also provided an opportunity for memories to be shared.

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CLASS OF 1966

CLASS OF 1993 CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 2013

CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 1963

CLASS OF 2008

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The Light Lunch Club SYDNEY REUNION L TO R: MELANIE MATTHEWS (NEE VOSS, KENNION 1991), MELANIE O'ROURKE (NEE SANDSTROM, SELWYN 1991), HELOISE MEISEL (MEE PYNE, SELWYN 1992), ANNISA PROBETS (NEE ALLEN, KILBURN 1989) AND JOANNA VEITCH (KILBURN 1991).

The Light Lunch Club, which has been meeting over the past 30 years, recently gathered in the Chiverton Boardroom to share conversation and lunch. This group includes Old Scholars and former staff members and meets each semester.

Old Scholar Helen Taylor (nee Owen, Kilburn 1950) founded the Light Lunch Club in 1992 while seeking interest from her classmates to attend the School’s centenary celebrations in 1994. Old Scholar Lucille Haddy (nee Guy, Kilburn 1949) joined together with Helen to host a high tea in a city hotel, and so it began.

The lunch, originally known as the ‘Either Side of the 40s’, continued at various locations with more alumni joining in before being hosted in the Chiverton Boardroom.

The Light Lunch Club welcomes new members and if you are interested in joining, please email your interest to mmccormack@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au BACK ROW L TO R: MARGARETT NORTON (NEE AUSTIN, SELWYN 1955), BEV SIMMS (NEE MORRIS, KENNION 1955), KAY COLLAS (NEE MAURICE, PATTESON 1955) MEREDITH NOBLE (NEE WELLER, KENNION 1955) BOTTOM ROW L TO R: RITA NORTHCOTE (NEE HOWELL,KILBURN 1955), JOANNE DICKSON (NEE WURST, PATTESON 1955), JANET BOWDEN (NEE FRYER, PATTESON, 1953).

INTERSTATE REUNIONS PERTH OLD SCHOLARS' REUNION The Perth Reunion was recently held at the Millpoint Caffe Bookshop and was an enjoyable afternoon for our Old Scholars to catch up, share memories and welcome new friends. Pictured on the right L to R: Pauline Faulds (nee Sharrad, Kennion 1951), Jill Simon (nee deKievit, Kennion 1956), Rachal Smart (nee Farmer, Kennion 1989), Sue Ridgway (nee Waite, Patteson 1961), Bec Slimming (Kennion 2013), Fiona Poole (nee Newton, Kilburn 1991), Alex Fry (Patteson 2013) and Helen Ryan (nee Newbery, Selwyn 1966).

CANBERRA OLD SCHOLARS' REUNION Our Canberra based Old Scholars gathered for a Reunion lunch at the Hellenic Club, Woden on Saturday 24 June. Pictured on the right L to R: Anne Kaminskas (nee Lillingston, Patteson 1965), Kathy Wilson (nee Hart, Kilburn 1954), Helen Holzapfel (nee Lucy, Kilburn 1960), Beverley Butterfield (nee Sigmont, Patteson 1960), Janice DeanRussell (nee Cole, Selwyn 1959) and Pat Pickering (nee Butler, Selwyn 1950).

SYDNEY OLD SCHOLARS' REUNION The Old Scholar's Sydney Reunion was held on Saturday 24 June at the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour.

This annual lunch is a fabulous opportunity for our Sydney based Old Scholars to reconnect and catch up on all the Saints Girls news.

PERTH REUNION

CANBERRA REUNION

King’s Birthday Honours Congratulations to our Old Scholars for their recognition in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours Lists: Jane Jeffreys AM (Kennion1972) for significant service to the community of South Australia through a range of roles; and Suzanne Caragianis OAM (Kennion 1981) for service to occupational therapy. These awards are a testament to their exceptional service, leadership and unwavering commitment to making a difference.

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OLD SCHOLARS IN THE COMMUNIT Y A Noble Pursuit of Old Scholar Music to take her musical to Canada and New Zealand. Congratulations Erin!

As a talented emerging composer, Old Scholar Erin McKellar (Patteson 2013) is one of Saints Girls’ Music Department’s many success stories.

Graduating in 2013, Erin completed four separate Year 12 Music subjects, attaining an A+ for Ensemble Performance (Enchante), an A+ and Merit for Solo Performance, an A+ for Music Special Study, and an A for Musicianship.

Music at Saints Girls was Erin’s first introduction to Vocal Jazz, as she was a member of our choir ‘Enchante’. This led Erin to complete her Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance at the University of Adelaide, after which she studied at the Sydney Conservatorium. She is currently completing her Doctorate of Music in Composition.

In July I was delighted to travel to Pittsburgh, USA, in support of Erin, who recently composed a musical in collaboration with her father, a prominent psychiatrist. Based on the theme of Dementia, A Box of Memories received critical acclaim and was awarded best musical at the Adelaide Fringe, while also capturing international attention. Accompanied by our own David Goodwin (Enchante’s accompanist), and

with lead roles by Mathew Noble, Lauren Henderson (Head of Jazz Vocal Studies at the University of Adelaide) and Kathie Renner, A Box of Memories made its international debut in America, receiving an overwhelming show of support and a standing ovation.

It was with great pride that I was able to support Erin and observe the level of professionalism on display during the rehearsal process, while watching the inner workings of a professional musical. As a result of this international debut, Erin has now been approached

Tall Poppy Success Congratulations to Dr Laura Eadie (Selwyn 2001), who was announced as one of the 2023 SA Young Tall Poppy Science Award winners in July.

Created by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS), the Young Tall Poppy Awards celebrate Australian scientific excellence with the aim of communicating the

achievements of the country’s finest scientists to a wider audience.

Laura is recognised for her outstanding Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) research.

In June, Laura was also awarded one of the 2023 '40 under 40' emerging leaders in her field of research in South Australia by CityMag.

During my time in the States, as part of my own professional development, I attended a Q&A brunch and performance with the Harlem Gospel Choir in New York, at the infamous ‘Blue Note’ jazz club, as well as listening to and touching base with several renowned jazz vocalists including Tim Stevens (who has been inducted into the Pittsburgh Jazz Society Hall of Fame), and Grammy award nominated Nicole Zuraitis. I was also fortunate to meet up with Liz Tobias, a renowned jazz vocalist and former Music lecturer at the New England Conservatory of Music and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Liz has worked with many incredible musicians including the extraordinary vocalist and Youtube sensation Jacob Collier.

Travelling to the States was a wonderful opportunity, not only to support Erin, but also to continue developing my own international network. I am inspired and ready for new and exciting music projects at Saints Girls.

SARI NOBLE DIRECTOR OF CHOIRS

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Old Scholars Inspire on the Stage The inaugural Performing Arts Dinner was held in May in the Arts Centre.

We were thrilled to welcome back Old Scholar guest performers to hear their latest news in the performing arts industry and inspire our talented students!

Chelsea McGuinness (Kilburn 2016) In 2019, Chelsea completed a Bachelor of Music (Jazz Voice) and in 2022 completed a Master of Speech Pathology. Chelsea loves the ‘behind-the-scenes’ of the music industry and is currently working in the songwriting world and working towards becoming a voice specialising speech pathologist. Her future goal is to create a multi-disciplinary practice dedicated to providing allied health services to artists and performers (e.g. vocal rehabilitation, physiotherapy, psychology etc.) In the meantime, Chelsea is focusing on her clinical training to make sure she is the best speech pathologist that she can be. Chelsea is also working on an

independent research project studying perfectionism in singers and how this impacts vocal performance.

Alex De Porteous (Patteson 2016) Alex studied a Bachelor of Design at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and has been touring the Australian Fringe Festival circuit for the past six years. She is now based back in Adelaide working as an emcee and cabaret artist in local venues and for companies including the Adelaide Fringe, The Garden of Unearthly Delights,

Creative Design Success Congratulations to Old Scholar Molly Ellis (Selwyn 2017) who was recently named as a trailblazer in Adelaide fashion design by the ‘Cocktail Revolution’.

After graduating from Saints Girls in 2017, having already completed her Certificate II and III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology, Molly went on to study a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Fashion) at Flinders University and an Advanced Diploma in Applied Fashion Design and Technology at TAFE through a Dual Award programme.

Molly is currently working for South Australian fashion label, The Wolf Gang (TWG), as their Wholesale and Production Coordinator.

Molly shares, 'I have been so lucky to be able to work at such an amazing fashion label. Every day is different, which keeps me on my toes, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I love every second of what I get to do with TWG.' Molly continues to showcase her creative skills and remains connected to Saints Girls with the annual Year 12 Celebration Day outfits!

The SOHO Supper Club and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival.

Alex’s spare time is spent working in branding and communications as a graphic designer and sewing costumes for other performing artists - a skill she learned during her time in textiles class at Saints Girls!

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Rose Pursues Track and Field in USA Old Scholar Rose Pittman (Kilburn 2019) shares her journey so far as a Track and Field Athlete at UCLA.

bring them to my own. As an example, in June I travelled to Marin, north of San Francisco, where my roommate lives. We drove over and under the Golden Gate Bridge via car and boat respectively. It was all quite surreal.

'Amid a pandemic, I landed in LA, not knowing anyone, no family to meet me, and my life squeezed into two suitcases.

To say there was environmental and cultural shock is an understatement.

However, within weeks, I had completed an altitude training camp, was training formally with my 120 track and field teammates and was settled into college life.

True fulfilment comes from the process fostered in pursuing life goals Over the past two years, I have immersed myself in the college experience and have made countless memories with people from all over the world. The most amazing part is that the two girls with whom I live, both named Kate, have been incredible humans, helping me truly make LA my second home. This was further assisted by the now-graduated girls who lived upstairs to us, who expanded the 'family' of three to seven.

Given I am also training with so many athletes, I have been lucky to create many friendships through the studentathlete community.

In the past two years, my eyes have been opened to so many breathtaking landscapes. The campus alone at UCLA is one of those you can never take for granted. Every day, whether on the track looking up to the top of campus, walking past the historic buildings, or sitting on the hill to watch the sunrise; all are impressively beautiful. The university village of Westwood is also just brilliant, catering to the college community and the neighbouring medical precinct.

In the past two years I have been fortunate enough to have competed all over the USA including New York, Seattle, Oregon, Arkansas, Boston, Austin and around California. This year I was also able to make two all American teams at the Indoor and Outdoor Nationals.

At Indoors we came 4th in the Distance Medley Relay, and at Outdoors I ran a personal best of 2.03 for the 800m.

Running aside, the student athlete experience at UCLA is phenomenal. The layout of the campus and the shared athletic facilities at UCLA has allowed me to build the strongest of ties with others from sports outside of track! I have been fortunate to have visited the hometowns of many of these friends, as well as

Two Courageous Old Scholars Trek the Cape to Cape In May, Justine Whitham (Kennion 1991) and Fiona Poole (nee Newton, Kilburn 1991) trekked the ‘Cape to Cape’ track in southwest Western Australia. The track runs along the coast from Cape Naturaliste

(lighthouse) to Cape Leeuwin (lighthouse). Justine and Fiona trekked 135km over 7 days through a range of terrain and landscapes and had the most amazing experience including camping every night.

Overall, the connections and experiences from studying at UCLA have made any challenges that come with juggling academic, athletic, and personal pursuits worth it. I wouldn’t change a thing. While I have learned a lot and been forced to manage time beyond my wildest expectations, I still remain unsure of what the future holds for me. That being said, I have never been happier living and learning, for the friendships and new family I have, and for the memories and meditation that running brings me.

If I could give one piece of advice for anyone at Saints Girls, it would be that life successes are never linear, and that true fulfilment comes from the process fostered in pursuing life goals, and not always the outcomes.'

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Old Scholars Inspire at Year 12 Retreat The annual Year 12 Retreat held at the end of Term 2 was a valuable opportunity for our Senior students to be inspired by our Old Scholars. Recent graduates were invited to attend an afternoon session to share their post-school journey and impart their words of wisdom about managing the final weeks of Year 12. The students were extremely grateful for the Old Scholars’ insights. Special thanks to Lulu Tierney (Kilburn 2018), Alice Tyson (Kilburn 2018), Sophie Auricht (Selwyn 2018), Molly Ellis (Selwyn 2017) and Olivia Law (Patteson 2019).

Former Staff Lunch 2023 On Wednesday 26 July, 39 Former Staff enjoyed a wonderful reunion lunch at the Republic Hotel. This annual gathering is a significant testament to the collegiality, spirit and love of Saints. The room was filled with vibrant chatter as we exchanged news about the events of the past year.

Amongst the gathering we were blessed to have former Principals Doug Stott and Diane Nicholls, Junior School Principals Janet Bowden and Anne Mitchell and Head of Middle School Robyn Page.

A highlight of the day was meeting new Principal Cherylyn Skewes and hearing her address. Cherylyn gave us

a great insight into her first six months in the new role and shared many of the wonderful achievements of the girls and School as a whole.

Siony Gardener, former Science Lab technician extraordinaire, was the lucky 1st Prize raffle winner.

Our lunch is organised by the brilliant team of Heather McInnes, Robyn Page, Belinda Rosser, Cassandra Moore, Vicky Charlton and Chris Mendo. 2024 will herald another year to reconnect.

Please save the date – Wednesday 31 July 2024.

JUDY LOVETT FORMER STAFF CHAIR

ABOVE L TO R: JUDY LOVETT, ROBYN PAGE; BELOW: FORMER STAFF GROUP PHOTO

FORMER STAFF

Former Staff Profile: Judy Lovett When were you a staff member at Saints Girls?

I was a staff member at Saints from 2000 to 2012.

What was your main role at the School?

I was Year 9 Coordinator for several years and also ran the Resource Centre.

What subjects did you teach?

I taught Research skills to Years 5, 6 and 7, English at Year 9 and the Research Project at Years 11 /12. Along the way I also taught a little Drama and Health.

What co-curricular activities were you involved in at Saints?

I was a very proud member of Kennion House and loved attending the Interhouse sports competitions and Choral Night. My role in the Resource Centre kept me very

The respect of staff and student relationships was very powerful and leaves an everlasting memory. busy, working with students for extended hours before and after school, so I was not directly involved in the co-curricular program. As the Year 9 Coordinator I was involved in many activities including camps and interschool social occasions.

What were the key highlights of your time at Saints?

I absolutely loved teaching at Saints and there were many highlights.

The start of Term 1 each year was a wonderful experience – meeting my new homegroup, forming beautiful relationships and watching the girls develop their skills and personalities over the year. The Year 7 ‘World Expo’ was always a highlight. I worked collaboratively with Mrs Doyle and Ms

Ninnes teaching research skills and it was amazing to see how the girls developed their skills and the variety of meaningful and diverse ways that the girls presented their research.

Wednesday morning Chapel was another very special time when the whole school came together for the service. Tiny eyes watching the ‘BIG’ girls in awe and the nurturing of the older students towards the younger students.

Very special indeed!

What have you been doing since leaving Saints?

Life has been very busy since retiring. I have three cherished granddaughters who live interstate, so I’m often on a plane visiting them. Face Time has been a wonderful way to speak every week and hear about their adventures. I’ve been lucky to travel in Australia and overseas. I also have a small rural property on the Fleurieu Peninsula that keeps me very active!

Who do you keep in touch with from Saints?

The relationships that I formed at Saints are ever present in my life today and I feel very blessed. Some of my friends are still teaching at Saints so they keep me connected with current school life.

Retired staff friends include Robyn Page, Penny Doyle, Belinda Rosser, Anne Ninnes, Sonya Bertram, Cass Moore, Chris Mendo, Vicky Charlton, May Mazurek, to name but a few. I’d also like to mention the late Jean Hudson who worked beside me so loyally for many years at Saints – I miss her dearly. For several years I have been Chairperson of the Saints ‘Former Staff’ committee, and this is a great way to keep in touch. We have an annual lunch and usually around 40 former staff attend.

I absolutely love catching up with former students and sharing their journey post-school.

What did you enjoy most about teaching at Saints?

Teaching at Saints was a privilege. The collegiality and sense of community grounded all that we did. I came to Saints after teaching in some very tough girls’ schools and I would frequently say it was

heaven to be able to focus on teaching the whole child. The respect of staff and student relationships was very powerful and leaves an everlasting memory.

What are your current interests and hobbies?

I am very passionate about gender equity and safety, and I am President of ZONTA – Adelaide Torrens. Zonta is a humanitarian organisation that addresses women’s issues at a local, National and International level. We work in Service and Advocacy – packing Birthing Kits to send to Africa and India and sewing Breast Cushions to support people recovering from cancer treatment. We also address issues including Domestic Violence and homelessness. My next project focuses on financial literacy for women and teaching young single mothers how to write a resume in the hope of gaining employment.

Of course, I have many of the usual interests including gardening, reading, theatre and cooking!

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Old Scholar News Online Keep up to date with Old Scholar news and success stories across our social media platforms:

You can find us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/3769474

You can also stay connected with us on Facebook: facebook.com/SaintsGirlsOldScholars

Old Scholars' War Service The St Peter’s Girls’ School War Service Honour Board hangs in the foyer of the School Chapel. It was instituted in 1995 after Noeline Hormann (nee O’Donnell, Kilburn 1952) gathered information from Old Scholars who had served in World War 2. Recently, a booklet for the Senior Library was compiled by School Archivist Anne Daniell (nee Crisp, Kennion 1969). It contains articles by historian Dr Janet Scarfe (Kilburn 1964) about the war service of various Old Scholars listed on the board, as well as Old Scholar information from the War Service Albums held in the School Museum.

We are proud of three of our Old Scholars who have served our country during later conflicts and whose names have been added to the War Service Honour Board:

Carol Hay (nee Evans, Kilburn 1988) Commander in the Royal Australian Navy Carol joined the Royal Australian Navy in January 1989 through the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra, ACT. She was part of the first generation of women to serve at sea as Warfare Officers, and served on HMAS Ships JERVIS BAY, MORESBY, SWAN, SUCCESS, DERWENT, WESTRALIA, ANZAC and DARWIN.

And we love to post Old Scholar updates on our School’s Instagram account: @stpetersgirlsschool

If you have any Old Scholar news to share, please contact Megan McCormack via mmccormack@stpetersgirls.sa.edu.au

In 1998 Carol was awarded the Captain Darling Award for Dux of Surface Warfare Officer Course at HMAS WATSON. Carol was the first Australian female Principal Warfare Officer to see Active Service, while serving as Signals Communications Officer in HMAS DARWIN during the East Timor conflict in 1999.

Carol currently works in the Navy Warfare Community as a Staff Project Officer, which includes administering the Maritime Warfare Officer Mentoring Program. She continues to be involved in policy and programs that support women to progress and succeed as Warfare Officers. She is always very happy to be contacted by any Saints Girls who may be interested in joining the Navy, via carol.hay@defence.gov.au

OLD SCHOLARS

Fiona Swift (nee Sykes, Kilburn 2001) Captain in the Australian Regular Army.

Fiona has served in the Australian Army for 21 years, from 2002 to 2012 in the Army Reserves in units in Geelong and Adelaide and in the Australian Regular Army since 2013 in Canberra, Townsville, Darwin, Brisbane and Adelaide.

Fiona is currently a Captain in the Royal Australian Corps of Transport. She has worked in Water Transport, Road Transport, Joint Movements, Training Command and Defence Force Recruiting. She is currently posted to Career Management – Army, based in Canberra.

Fiona’s overseas operational deployments include deploying to Vanuatu on HMAS Tobruk post-Cyclone Marcia in 2015 on Operation PACIFIC ASSIST 15 and deploying to Al Minhad Air Base as part of Force Support Element Seven on Operation ACCORDIAN. Fiona was also part of Operation ACOLYTE, the Defence Forces’ assistance to the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006.

In the photo Fiona (Captain Swift) is wearing the Australian Operational Service Medal – Great Middle East Operation, Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal with Clasp VANUATU, Defence Long Service Medal and the Australian Defence Medal.

Alexandra Rungie (Kilburn 1998) Lieutenant in the Australian Army Reserve.

Alexandra completed a Bachelor of Nursing at UniSA and specialised in intensive care nursing at the University of Adelaide. In 2013 she joined the Australian Army Reserve.

Two months into a continuous full-time service contract with Second General Health Battalion, based at Enoggera Brisbane, Lt Rungie deployed with Task Group Taji as part of the intensive care unit from April to November 2015.

Helping to build, set up and run an allied forces Role 2 E health facility at Taji Military Complex in Iraq, Lt Rungie delivered critical health care as well as supporting training scenarios for coalition forces and conducting mentoring

programs for Iraqi Security Forces health elements. She returned in 2018/19 to the facility as Officer-In-Charge of the holding facility.

Alexandra’s civilian career has spanned health care systems including the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre ICUs as Nurse Manager, Nurse Navigator, and Director of Healthcare Standards Unit in Mount Isa, Queensland.

She is now the Clinical Advisor of the Implementation Science Unit at the Department for Health and Wellbeing, SA Health. She said her roles as both a civilian nurse and an Army Reserve nursing officer were complementary: 'I have been fortunate to be able to learn and grow as a professional and bring together skills and learnings from both the military and civilian pathways to provide better health care and services.'

VALE Lorna Humzy We sadly share the passing of Lorna Humzy, mother of Leoni HumzyHancock (nee Humzy, Kennion 1970) and Cathy Humzy (Kennion 1978).

Lorna supported the School as a parent and donor and was a member of the Friends of the Founders and Light Lunch Club. Her husband Allen Humzy served on the

Board of Governors from 1986 to 1990.

In the 1970s, Allen and his building firm helped with many building projects at the School. The generosity of Lorna and Allen was recognised in 1981 when the Humzy Theatre was named after them. The Humzy Theatre

was an important part of the School for 36 years and was used for classes viewing films, staff meetings and other events. The new Middle School occupied the area from 2017.

Our condolences to Leoni, Cathy and families.

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BIRTHS Congratulations to Emma McIntyre (nee Weber, Kennion 2008) and James on the birth of their daughter Willow Eloise McIntyre on 1 June 2023.

WEDDINGS Natasha Sabino (Kilburn 2004) married Ryan Brand on 11 November 2022.

Aakriti Gupta (Kilburn 2008) married Dr Michael Rooke on 1 April 2023 at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

A TOUCH OF BLUE

A Touch of Blue for our young Old Scholars was held on 12 May in the Middle School. It was wonderful to welcome our most recent alumni from 2020 - 2022 back to Stonyfell to catch up and reminisce on their time at Saints Girls.

Mia Shepherdson (Kilburn 2013) married Jake Novicki on 7 September 2023 at the Chateau de Robernier, France.

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This was the first event on the OSA calendar for our most recent graduates. The evening continued with a bus ride to the Feathers Hotel, where the Old Scholars continued their reunion festivities.

A. BABY WILLOW ELOISE MCINTYRE B. NATASHA SABINO AND RYAN BRAND C. AAKRITI GUPTA AND DR MICHAEL ROOKE D. MIA SHEPHERDSON, JAKE NOVICKI AND BRIDAL PARTY

OSA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saints Girls offers sincere condolences to the family and friends of the following community members who have passed away.

DEATHS Joan Manning (nee Nicholls, Patteson 1944) Elizabeth Cowell Piggin (nee Dixon, Kilburn 1945) Merna Gillard (nee Carter, Selwyn 1949) Margaret Speechley (nee Andrews, 1950) Mary Hilda Ehmcke (nee Gunn, Selwyn 1941) Jane Amos (nee Piper, Kilburn 1974) Josephine Cook (nee Moody, Selwyn 1955)

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Lynne Doherty (nee Handby, Patteson 1980) Father

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Sally Sytnyk (nee Handby, Patteson 1982) Father Janice Lewis (nee Carter, Selwyn 1958) Sister Elizabeth Carter (Selwyn 1980) Aunt Kylie Rundell (nee Schuster, Kennion 1980) Husband and Father Jodie Schuster (Kennion 1983) Father Belinda Craig (nee Rundell, Kennion 2008) Father and Grandfather Louise Drummond (nee Ehmcke, Selwyn 1967) Mother Cate Hart (nee Ehmcke, Selwyn 1977) Mother Annette Browne (nee Ehmcke, Selwyn 1977) Mother Deborah Pinkstone (nee Piper, Kilburn 1976) Sister Suzanne Sangster (nee Piper, Kilburn 1979) Sister Margie Von Doussa (nee Loughhead, Patteson 1986) Mother Cathy Humzy (Kennion 1978) Mother Leoni Humzy-Hancock (nee Humzy, Kennion 1970) Mother

We are immensely grateful to all the generous donors who have contributed to our School Foundation by making a tax-deductible donation. The donors made contributions between 1 September 2022 and 1 June 2023. Your support is greatly appreciated and makes a significant difference in the lives of our students.

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The historic photo of King Charles III with our students featured in our previous edition of Saints Alive generated much interest. Jenny Lamb (nee Olsson, Patteson 1979) and Laura Gane (nee Doheny, Kennion 1981) provided their coloured photos of the event in 1977 at Norwood High School while the Prince was in Australia for the Prince’s Trust.

Thanks, Jenny and Laura!