2025
Impact report
Contents A Message from the Board Chair........................................................... 3 2025 Impact.......................................................................................... 4 A Message from the Principal................................................................ 5 Thank you............................................................................................. 7 Moments of Legacy and Connection...................................................... 8 A Message from the Philanthropy Manager.......................................... 11
A MESSAGE FROM
The Board chaiR On behalf of the Stuartholme School Board, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community that surrounds and supports our school. Your generosity and commitment enable us to continue shaping an environment where every Stuartholme girl can flourish. Together with Sophia Education Ministries, the Board remains focused on the ongoing implementation of our Strategic Plan and discerning the next steps for growth. These endeavours are guided by our Master Plan, which seeks to enhance the offerings and accessibility of a Sacred Heart education for generations to come. It is one of the greatest honours of my life to lead the Stuartholme Board. Thank you for the trust you place in us as we work to ensure that every Stuartholme student receives the very best education in a nurturing, faith-filled community. Dr Kerry Manton Stuartholme School Board Chair
2025 Programs In 2025, Stuartholme School, through the generous partnership of parents, alumnae, and friends, has seen our philanthropic endeavours flourish. These contributions have strengthened our ability to enhance educational opportunities for every student, ensuring our programs remain innovative, inclusive, and deeply aligned with the Sacred Heart ethos.
Caritas
Mother’s Day Lunch
$3,465
$32,199
supporting Project Compassion
Madeleine Sophie Day
$3,407
donated to charity
supporting PoS Fund
Ponytail Project
$128,645 for Cancer Council Research
Number of Sponsors in 2025
56
Impact of youR gift 2025 Giving Day
$85,650
supporting 16 students
Building Fund
$215,740
115
people donated to Giving Day
145
contributing to new buildings and maintenance
people donated to the Building Fund
Seat Campaign
Parents of Stuartholme Funded
$57,750 (52 seats sold)
$36,430
for school learning equipment and programs
A MESSAGE FROM
The Principal As we draw the curtain on 2025, we celebrate not only the many achievements of this year but also the remarkable milestone of 105 years of Stuartholme School. This anniversary has given us the opportunity to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the story that has shaped generations and continues to inspire us to step forward with faith, courage and vision. One of the highlights of this year was the inaugural Heart of Giving Luncheon and Lily Society High Tea, where I had the privilege of sitting alongside members of our community, women of the Sacred Heart and friends of Stuartholme, whose generosity and commitment have sustained and strengthened our mission. These gatherings reminded us that philanthropy is not simply about giving; it is about connection, legacy and the shared belief in the transformative power of education. Claire Castaing, Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart, reminds us that hope is not a passive waiting but an active choice to step forward, to believe in the possibility of transformation and to commit ourselves to the good that can be. Her words have resonated deeply throughout this anniversary year. They remind us that hope is born of love, that it sustains us in uncertainty and that it is a gift we carry into the world through our actions. As we look towards 2026 and beyond, may we continue to shape a future marked by courage, compassion and a steadfast commitment to justice. Just as our first Sisters trusted in the strength of their mission and the possibilities held within this community 105 years ago, so too do we trust in the promise of what lies ahead. It is a future where Sacred Heart women will continue to make an extraordinary difference well beyond our gates. Daniel Crump Stuartholme School Principal
ThanK you Thank you to our 2025 Scholarship, Bursary, Seat Campaign and Building Fund donors who share our vision of nurturing a strong and enduring culture of philanthropy. Patricia Ahern Mark Ambrose Christian Andresen Rebecca Arnott Dean Aspland Lisa Baconhall Mellita Bailey Katherina Bailey Ben Bambling Verity Barnes Edward Beling Tiffany Bell Jessica Bendzala Katarina Bennett Joseph Birch Jason Bird Melanie Birkby Julie Bonfield Adrian & Alida Breau Geoff Breemer Caron Brindley Emma Brotherton Amy Brown Natasha Brown Dan Bruce Rachel Bryce Sophia Cameron Vili Caniogo Julia Cannon Belinda Chapman Adam Chapman Jingjing Chu Carlos Cid Laurence Clarke Lisa Clifford Teresa Cobb Craig Cochran Russell & Annette Colpoys Dr Philippa Coore Jane Cossart James Courtney Carrie Crealey Danny Crump Pierina Curties Megan Dale Marjorie Daley Carmel Daveson AM Michael de Waard Gavin Deane Christopher Deveney Rachel Dew Nelson Dichiera Damien Donelan Georgina Donelan Hannah Donnelly
Mary Lou Douglas Skye Ebertson Scott Egan Tianna Egan Jessica Elliott Leigh Ann Ellis Lee-Anne Elms Saskia Eussen Irina Falvo Masi Fatemi Peter Finch Karina Finnan Sam Flaherty Katie Flanagan Judith Flynn Emma Foreman Jason Foreman Nina Foster Keiran Foster Mark Foy James Fuoco Eve Gardiner Andrew Gaske Luke Gaskin Chloe Gilchrist Monica Gilfedder Richard Giltrow Derek Goddard Paul Goey Renu Gooley Suzanne Grano Philip Gray Samuel Greenaway Simon Groves Fred Gwinn Dominique Hall Susan Hansen Carla Hardy Jane Harpham Nathan Harriott Suellen Harris Scott Hartwig Alistair Harvey James Hayward Nicholas Heath Gemma Hodgetts Sabrina Holmes Katie Honor Penny Hoolihan Fiona Hopkins George Hopkins Karina Horan Lisa Hoult Dr Benjamin & Elizabeth Howes
Bin Hu Jun Huang Annabel Irvin Carol Jell Gregory Johnson Tanya Johnson Rachel Jorgensen Hsiu-Chuan Kao Nicholas Kemp Tina Kent Kirsten Kiel-Chisholm Amber Kneipp Mark Kneipp Gary Kordic Joshua Korff Melissa Krueger Danielle Leedie-Gray Jessica Logan Luuk Londeman Margaret Luk Marelize Lundy Stephen Lundy Scott Lynch Timothy Lynch Jane Lyons Justin Lyons Dr Helen Madden Joelle Maguire Dr Kerry Manton Lyndon Masters Bonnie Masters Belinda Mather Ralph Matthews Joanna Matthews Christopher May Matthew McAndrew Mary Ann Mccarthy Maya McCarthy Paul McCullagh Adelaide McDonald Chris McDonald OAM Genevieve McDonald Sharon McDonald Alastair McEwan-Lyden Andrew McGrath Ruth McGrath Jennifer McGrath Regina McGuire David McKeering Katrina Meynink Mark Michaelis Patricia Mitchell OAM Duncan Mitchelson Carolyn Moffitt Jason Moffitt
Danielle Moon Gavin Moon Tessa Morrison Stuart Morrissey Patrick Murphy Diane Neve Georgia Newbery Dean Newbery Jess Newing Robert Newsham Sommer Nisbet Thomas Nott Matthew Nunan Anthony & Monica Nunan Kylie Nunisa Dominic O’Brien Kathryn O’Rorke Kristen Page Jeffrey Pallister Mike Peberdy Tessa Penrith Sarah Percy Kathrine Peters Nathan Peters Marissa Piat Nathan Pickering David Platts Sarah Poiner John Powe Shaun Price Dr Jane Poggio Jerome Quinn Joshua Raabe Megan Read Charles Reardon Rosemary Reeman Tim Reid Rebecca Reuter Georgina Richards Jayne Robbins Carolina Robles-Berkovich Felicity Robson-Rous Petta Rogers Leona Romaniuk Lauren Rose Pete Rosengren Carol Ross Liz Ryan Anthony Schafer Julie Schroder Timothy Scott Carlee Sexton Catherine Simmill David Simms Melinda Smith
Kristy Smith Murray Smith Paula Sparling Caroline Speedy Darren Steinkohl Gretta Stewart Caitlin Strange Rebecca Sue Karen Sullivan Danielle Swan Timothy Swinton Elizabeth Talbot Steven Tapsall Caroline Thorne Nicholas Thorne Tanya Titman Samantha Totten Gerard Totten David Tracey Deborah Trott Min-Ru Tsai Kim Tupicoff Stephen Twilley Stephen Urquhart Kelli Ann Valentine Matthew Valentine Katie van der Walt Dr Sarah Van der Westhuizen Matthew Van Hecke Jeremy van Tooren Mathew Veale Jordan Walker David Walker Ronald Wall Simon Wallace Matthew Walsh Xihua Wang Darren Watt Michael Watts Mallory Welch Patrick Whish-Wilson Nicole White John White Joanna White Dr Kym & Steven Wilkinson Stephanie Williams Gillian Wilson Jodie Woodall Fiona Woodard Lisa Woodford Georgina Woods Fengde Zhou
moments of
legacy & Connection Introduction of Day Students
Resilience during Global Turmoil Despite the challenges of the Great Depression and World War II, the school community remained strong, supporting one another and continuing to offer quality education. The school operated as an American Hospital during WWII.
Stuartholme transitions from an exclusive boarding school to include day students, allowing more Brisbane-based families to be part of the Sacred Heart community.
1950s –1960s
1920 1930s –1940s
1980s 1970s
Modernis
A period engageme community the Sacred awareness
Growth of Curriculum and Infrastructure Founding of Stuartholme School Stuartholme opens its doors with the arrival of the Religious of the Sacred Heart (rscJ) and welcomes its first students (boarders), establishing a Catholic girls’ school underpinned by Sacred Heart values.
Expansion of academic programs and building of the chapel reflected the growing reputation of Stuartholme as a leading educational institution for young women in Queensland.
Global Connection and Technological Integration Stuartholme embraces globalisation through exchange programs and digital learning, while maintaining its strong Sacred Heart ethos. Major building works commenced.
Stuartholme Celebrates 100 Years A significant centenary year, although no celebrations due to worldwide Covid outbreak, the Stuartholme community remained connected, reinforcing the powerful legacy of the Sacred Heart community.
2010s 2000s
2025 2020
sation and Outreach
105-Year Anniversary and Vision for the Future
marked by increased ent in social justice and y service, aligning with Heart Goal of a “social s that impels to action.”
The school prepares to launch new facilities including the Junior School and upgraded Performing Arts Theatre, supported by past and present families.
Facility Upgrades and Educational Innovation Major infrastructure investments included the opening of Joigny building, updates to classrooms, boarding facilities, and performance spaces, reflecting the school’s commitment to a holistic education.
105-Year Anniversary and Vision for the Future The school prepares to launch new facilities including the Junior School and upgraded Performing Arts Theatre, supported by past and present families.
“The gift of education is so important and to be lucky to spend time in loving hands at Stuartholme. What could be better!” DEBORAH
“In appreciation of my very happy 9 years at Stuartholme and all the wonderful friends I made.” JULIA
“I hope this money can help another girl thrive at Stuartholme just like I did.” SKYE
“I was a country student whose parents could not afford to keep me at the school I dearly loved. I left after completing Junior (Year 10). The love of learning gained at Stuartholme, stayed with me all my life.”
“An opportunity to have a fabulous education can open up so many doors!” JOANNA
CARMEL
“As the daughter of one of the first three students at Stuartholme, I had 11 years there as a boarder, starting at the grand old age of six. My two late sisters were students there for 9 & 11 years respectively.”
“To enable one more child to receive the STU education experience.” KERRY
ANONYMOUS
“Stuartholme is positively life changing.” CHAPMAN FAMILY
A MESSAGE FROM
The Philanthropy Manager Reflecting on the past year, Stuartholme School’s philanthropic efforts have thrived thanks to the remarkable dedication of our families, alumnae, staff, and the leadership of our Community Development Committee and School Board. Their generosity through financial contributions, time, and expertise has made a transformative Sacred Heart education accessible to young women who might otherwise not have this opportunity, while also enriching the experience of current students through innovative programs and improvements to learning spaces. Philanthropy at Stuartholme is a whole-school initiative inspired by the Five Goals of Sacred Heart Education. It is strengthened by the collective action of current families and students, the alumnae, and volunteers. Together, we champion a sustainable culture of impact through our Scholarship and Bursary Program, community-building events, Leave a Legacy Seat Campaign, Alumnaeled International Women’s Day Breakfast and the Parents of Stuartholme Mother’s Day Lunch. These initiatives reflect our commitment to our values, embracing faith, intellect, community, social awareness, and wise freedom. Our students also play a vital role in shaping an innovative and diverse environment. Whether serving on the Year 11 fundraising committee, engaging in JPIC service projects, or leading advocacy campaigns like the Ponytail Project, they embody the spirit of giving. These experiences cultivate empathy, leadership, and social responsibility, qualities that prepare Stuartholme students to make an impact far beyond our gates. As we reflect on this year’s achievements, we remain deeply committed to fostering the philanthropic spirit that empowers generations of young women to become thoughtful, engaged, and empowered citizens. Thank you for being an essential partner in this shared journey. Together, we are creating an impact that lasts a lifetime. Lina Blazak Philanthropy Manager
OF EMPOWERING YOUNG WOMEN
For further information about giving, bequests, or ways to be involved, please contact Stuartholme’s Philanthropy Manager, Lina Blazak. Phone: +61 7 33695466 Email: philanthropy@stuartholme.com Provider No: CRICOS 00524E