2025 Impact report
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
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.
supporting Project Compassion
supporting PoS Fund
to charity Number of Sponsors in 2025
for Cancer Council Research
2025 Giving Day
$85,650 supporting 16 students
115 people donated to Giving Day
Building Fund
$215,740 contributing to new buildings and maintenance
Seat Campaign
$49,500 (45 seats sold)
145 people donated to the Building Fund
Parents of Stuartholme Funded $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
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
Adeliade 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 Puggio
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
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
legacy & Connection moments of
Resilience during Global Turmoil
Introduction of Day Students
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.
Founding of Stuartholme School
Modernisation
A period engagement community the Sacred awareness
Growth of Curriculum and Infrastructure
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.
Modernisation and Outreach
marked by increased engagement in social justice and community service, aligning with Heart Goal of a “social that impels to action.”
105-Year Anniversary and Vision for the Future
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.
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.”
CARMEL
“An opportunity to have a fabulous education can open up so many doors!”
“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.”
ANONYMOUS
JOANNA “To enable one more child to receive the STU education experience.”
KERRY
“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
