Wenona Alumnae Association Scholarships

Alumnae Association Scholarship

Jemima Carmody (Year 11)

I am grateful to the dedicated alumnae who contributed to this scholarship and hope to do justice to those who have gone before me. In addition to my role as 2022-2023 Head Prefect, I am a public speaker and debater, a proud Company Commander in the Shore Cadet Unit, a drama enthusiast, Captain of the Environment and Amnesty Clubs, and leader of ‘W’, Wenona’s student magazine. Following graduation, I hope to combine my passion for writing, public speaking, science, and the environment. I am grateful that Wenona has empowered me to make a positive impact on the world.

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP RUNNER-UP

Jessica McDonnell (Year 11)

This scholarship has allowed me to give back to my family after the COVID pandemic created so much uncertainty for their travel industry business. During my 12 years at Wenona, I have been lucky to participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, with very fond memories of everything from the Woodstock Christmas play in Kindergarten to Year 2, varying school sports, musicals, Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh, Cadets, and so much more. Wenona has been an enormous part of my life, and I have benefitted from the dedicated support of many, many wonderful teachers.

ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP RUNNER-UP

Ivy Wang (Year 11)

I am grateful for the variety of opportunities provided by the School. In particular, for my leadership experience as Community and Service Prefect and Fencing Captain –two great ways to give back and learn transferable and interpersonal skills. I have also been actively involved in Tennis and Basketball and have enjoyed my role as a Co-Captain of the Global Diversity Club. I completed my Service Learning in the Community hours, by helping with Junior School Creative Arts classes. My current interests are architecture and international relations, and I look forward to pursuing them after graduation.

During my nine years at Wenona, I have received extracurricular opportunities such as Duke of Edinburgh, Cadets, and sport, which I never thought possible. These experiences enabled me to build my teamwork skills and pursue my dreams and goals under a valuable support structure. Wenona has helped me to grow into the person I am today, and I take great pride in being a Wenonian. I am extremely grateful to the alumnae who have come before me and provided me with this scholarship. It provides welcome support for my family, after everything they have done for me.

Receiving this scholarship has provided me with the opportunity to repay my family for their commitment to my Wenona education. Over the years, I have been involved in activities such as Touch Football, House Drama, Dance, Festival of Speech, Duke of Edinburgh, and the Amnesty International Club. Service activities have been another of my interests and I contributed to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation Silver Party, and the Amnesty Sleepout. I am grateful Wenona has allowed me to explore my many varied and eclectic interests in fields as diverse as performing arts, creative writing, communications, and science.

As a proud member of the Wenona community, I strive to involve myself in as many areas of School life as possible. Through my election as a 2022-2023 School House Captain, I have engaged in activities from fundraising to debating. By fostering a sense of community within the House, I have got to know lots of girls from different year groups and incorporated their interests into House activities. As an enthusiastic member of the Environment Club, I have enjoyed collaborating with other students towards the common goal of raising awareness and improving our environment.