In memoriam

Alumnae obituaries

Gwenda Fitzgerald (Tunks ’45) sadly passed away in July 2022.

Heather Harper (Paterson ’64) sadly passed away in February 2023. A service was held at her beloved St Mary’s Church in North Melbourne to celebrate her life and vitality in her community.

Katie Stephen (’00) sadly passed away in February 2023. A special tribute from her School friends:

‘A skilled musician, educator, sports buff and lover of all things sweet, Katie lived life in her own unique way, on her own terms. She enjoyed a deep love of music and shined when singing on stage, in cathedrals and in the classroom. She first enjoyed participating in music groups at School and then, in 1990, Katie joined the Australian Girls Choir and there, she found her people. She would go on to sing with the choir both in Australia and all over the world before commencing as a member of staff after finishing school. Her love of working with this organisation was demonstrated in her commitment to bringing her love of music to so many young girls. Katie is dearly missed by her parents, sisters, niece and nephews and fur child, Betty. She had a sharp, dry wit, a signature cackling laugh and those who knew and loved her will keep her alive and singing in our hearts.’

Staff obituaries

Lyn Bragg sadly passed away in February 2023. Lyn brought her creative ideas and passion for teaching to the girls at Strathcona for 23 years from 1983 to 2005 in the areas of Health and Human Development, Food Technology and Textiles. In her role as Head of Department, Lyn changed and redesigned many courses, was an invaluable member of many planning and review teams, always thinking outside the square. The outstanding Tay Creggan industrial kitchen was the result of Lyn’s hard work on the planning team. Lyn is remembered fondly for her creativity, dynamism and humour and her contribution to our School in so many ways. Kay Watts (Millikan ’63) sadly passed away in March 2023 after a brief, yet very courageous battle with cancer. Kay was a former student and teacher at Strathcona. Kay spoke about Stathcona with great love from both her schooling and teaching days.

2023 Remaining Reunion Dates

1973 & 1978 REUNION

Saturday 2 September, 12.00–3.00pm, Tay Creggan

LONDON REUNION

Saturday 9 September, 4.30pm–6.30pm, University Women’s Club, London

1983 & 1988 REUNION

Saturday 7 October, 12.00-3.00pm, Tay Creggan

OSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 10 October, 7.00-8.30pm, Senior Campus

PRE-1960 REUNION

Saturday 28 October, 12.00-3.00pm, Tay Creggan

1960-69 REUNION

Saturday 18 November, 12.00-3.00pm, Tay Creggan

CLASS OF 2022 REUNION

Thursday 23 November, 6.30-8.30pm, The Deck, Senior Campus