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"summary": "Alice Forrest is a marine biologist and wildlife guide, with a passion for the natural world and the creatures who inhabit it. As a researcher but also a…",
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Alice Forrest is a marine biologist and wildlife guide, with a passion for the natural world and the creatures who inhabit it. As a researcher but also a divemaster and freediver, she’s a firm believer in the need to communicate the science as well as the intrinsic value of the ocean and what’s beneath the surface.
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Alice graduated from KRB in 2005 and completed a Bachelor of Science (Biodiversity & Conservation) at Macquarie University and Bachelor of Marine & Antarctic Science (with Honours) from the University of Tasmania.
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Alice has worked around Australia and the seas and oceans of the world. Her work as a scientist has led to her finding plastic inside commonly eaten fish in French Polynesia, discovering the most plastic-polluted beach in the world on Henderson Island (Pitcairn), studying blue whales off Sri Lanka and the deep sea off Tasmania. She believes science is worthless unless communicated, and with this in mind has worked in wildlife conservation and plastic pollution education for many years.
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Alice is not just extremely enthusiastic about wildlife & wild places, but also about sharing that excitement with others. She’s worked extensively in marine tourism, guiding tourists to remote locations like Antarctica and the Arctic. Her favourite thing is watching people fall in love with nature as they snorkel with tiger sharks, kayak with dolphins, see eye-to-eye with humpback whales, or get breathed on by a minke in a Zodiac in Antarctica.
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Based in the hills of Byron Bay on Australia’s east coast, Alice lives in an off-grid tiny home with her partner, and attempts to live as sustainably as possible in the hope of minimising her own footprint and inspiring positive change. She writes for several publications and presents to schools, businesses and community groups on how to have a positive impact on our oceans.
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Alice has been researching marine plastic pollution for a decade. Many of the items in our day-to-day lives are used for a few minutes, but they’re made of a material which lasts forever. To help disseminate information in an environmentally conscious form, Alice has written two e-books “Part of the Solution” and “Micro Plastics – Massive Problem” which are available to download and read from her website.
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Alice has also recently been featured in a documentary called “The Power of Activism” where Alice and four young female activists challenge the thinking of outdated practices that are contributing to climate change. This film has been made by Actuary, Kirsten Armstrong, who investigates their actions to calculate the financial value of each of their projects. Alice and her counterparts apply their energies to shark conservations, intensive factory farming and antibiotic resistance, indigenous practices, the fight against pollution and the subsequent environmental and human health impact of these issues.
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"summary": "KRB Class of 2009 – 15 year school reunion We were thrilled to host the Class of 2009 at KRB over the Alumnae Weekend for their 15 year school reunion !",
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KRB Class of 2009 – 15 year school reunion
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We were thrilled to host the Class of 2009 at KRB over the Alumnae Weekend for their 15 year school reunion !
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The group were impressed at the building additions to the school including the Maureen Tudehope Centre, Swimming pool and Gym facilities and the Yr 12 Learning Hub. They were particularly impressed with the incredible transformation of the old swimming pool into a leisure and learning decked space.
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It was great to hear all about your careers in Finance, Insurance, Management Consulting, Health, Information Technology and Commerce and thank you to the group for generously offering to participate in the KRB Connect Mentoring Program.
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Class of 2004 – 20 year reunion
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We were thrilled to welcome back to KRB the Class of 2004 over the Alumnae Weekend for their 20 year reunion since graduating from KRB.
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We welcomed a huge turnout of ladies including some who are parents of children already attending Barat Burn. For others, it was their first visit back to KRB since graduating !
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Lots of reminiscing and regaling of the fun times had in the boarding school, sports competitions, PE sessions in the old swimming pool and Yr 12 school lessons in the Katherine Robertson classroom centre.
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After canapes and champagne on the Harbour Terrace, the ladies then regrouped in Double Bay for a casual dinner and drinks.
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Thank you to Olivia Greenberg for organising the event.
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Class of 2014 – 10 year reunion
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The Alumnae weekend concluded with the ten year reunion celebrations for the class of 2014.
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It was wonderful to welcome back to KRB this year group who marveled at the changes that have taken place at KRB since their graduation.
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Several ladies in the year group have recently been married in the KRB Chapel with several more scheduled to be married in the next year. For those who had not been back to school since graduation, they enjoyed the beautiful vistas from the Harbour Terrace with champagne and canapes.
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Thank you to Georgie Ringler, who travelled from Melbourne, for organizing this reunion.
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Class of 1994 – 30 year reunion
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The Clas of 1994 had a brilliant 30 year long lunch reunion on Saturday, 12 October at the Woollahra Hotel. Forty girls attended on the day, travelling from all over Australia to be in attendance.
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Organiser Jane King reflected … “There were lots of big smiles and laughs and it was great to spend the afternoon sharing fabulous memories of our times together at KRB. We commented on how lucky we were to have a brilliant year who have remained so close for all these years and how lucky we were to have attended Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Everyone is keen to catch up more often !
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Class of 1989 – 35 year reunion
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The Class of 1989 marked their 35 year reunion with a lively lunch at the Bellevue Hotel on 12 October 2024.
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The reunion was a memorable day, reuniting old friends for an afternoon filled with joy. The room was brimming with laughter as classmates reminisced about their school days and shared life updates. During the celebration, the ladies paused to remember and light candles in memory of their dear classmates Nikki Pietsch and Jenny Green to ensure their spirits continue to shine brightly in everyone’s hearts.
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Everything flowed seamlessly thanks to the efforts of organiser, Jacinta Spurrett, providing everyone wonderful memories to cherish until the next reunion in five years time !
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Class of 1974 – 50 year reunion
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The Class of 1974 recently reunited and celebrated their 50 year reunion since graduation from Kincoppal Rose Bay.
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The celebrations commenced with an informal tour of the school. For those who had not visited KRB since their school days, it was a wonderful experience to visit the building additions and developments and reminisce with stories of the fun had in both the day and boarding schools.
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Later in the afternoon, the Class regrouped for drinks and canapes on the verandah at the RSYS Kirribilli with a wonderful view down the harbour to KRB.
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There were a formidable 35 attendees and everyone was in fine form. Conversations have certainly moved on from careers, mortgages and kids to retirement and “happy ever after” plans.
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The reunion was so enjoyed by all, the group might not wait for five years for the next gathering !
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Many thanks to organisers Tess Petzold (Feehan) and Susie Parrelli (Culbert)
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Class of 1979 – 45 year reunion
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The Class of 1979 recently celebrated their 45 year reunion at the Tilbury Hotel in Sydney. There was a record attendance with classmates travelling from regional NSW, Canberra, Melbourne, Tasmania, Queensland, Perth and Italy.
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Suzie Daniel (Leary) welcomed classmates to the venue with some heartwarming words …
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“In 1966, a very small group of little girls aged four and five started at Kincoppal together and four of them are with us today; Serena Sanderson, Mary McGlinchey, Lisa Clifford and Maryann O’Neil. They are our originals who set the fabulous, fun and loving tone for our class of 1979 almost 60 years ago.
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From there on, we entered at various stages; Barat Burn, Rose Bay, KRB and into the boarding school. We were randomly thrown together and grafted onto one another to various degrees. Some of us bonded forever, some more loosely but no matter what, we all share a history: A formative history.
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We knew each other before we knew our work colleagues, our partners and before we knew our children. In some ways, we knew each other before we knew ourselves !
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And as time flows on and we’ve lost mothers, fathers, siblings, nieces and nephews, it makes having people in our lives such as our long-ago school friends who knew these people too, and what they meant to us, all the more precious. You’re not going to meet someone for the first time next week who can say “you have your mothers hands’, you have your father’s determination or your sister’s sense of fun”.
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The classmates remembered their friends that have passed away since school days; Michelle Greville, Fiona Black, Gay McLaughlin and since their last reunion, their friends Caroline Morgan, Maryanne Ryan and Edwina Kennedy. Special mention was made of Edwina who was the “class glue” who loved the class reunions and had organised many of them over the years.
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Thank you to Suzie and the organising committee of Louise Humphreys (O’Sullivan), Caroline Blackmore (Furlong), Elizabeth Knight and Claire Allen (Pederson).
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Kincoppal Class of 1964 – 60 year reunion
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In October 2024, the Kincoppal Class of 1964 celebrated their 60 year reunion with 19 Alumnae gathering for a luncheon at Pier One Hotel, Dawes Point overlooking our beautiful harbour.
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The weather was perfect and we spent many hours reminiscing over our years together with much laughter and stories some of us had long forgotten. The school colours of blue and gold were well represented with floral and other decorations. Also, a few old school hats, badges, memorabilia and photo albums added to the atmosphere.
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We ended the day on a high with the singing of our school song and looking forward to another reunion in 5 years time !
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Alumna Sophie Green has recently established an early childhood education service in Millthorpe, NSW called Grove Start. The service is the first of its kind in Australia in that it is situated within a government Primary School.
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Sophie graduated from Kincoppal-Rose Bay in 2013. In 2018, she graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary). Sophie is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Special and Inclusive Education, specializing in early childhood (ages birth to five) to further support all children in reaching their full potential.
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Working in the sector for the last 10 years in multiple towns across the Central West and in leadership roles for 5 years (Director of 2 Childcare Centres) and developing her leadership skills through various management roles in early childhood services across the Central West, Sophie and her business partner Johannah have established a newly approved, privately owned early childhood education and care service, providing a high quality pre-school educational program aimed at developing children’s academic, physical, social and emotional skills.
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Grove Start caters for children aged three to five years old and being located on the grounds of the historic Millthorpe Public School, allows Sophie and Johannah to integrate a play-and interest-based educational program within a primary school environment. This approach instils a sense of confidence and belonging as the children prepare for their transition into primary school. Grove Start also has a strong focus on connecting children with their local and wider community through participation in events such as the local markets and show; visiting the village shops, museums and gardens; and inviting local community members to share their knowledge, skills and stories.
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Sophie is passionate about creating inclusive environments, where each child feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed. Her goal is to create learning experiences that are both fun and joyful, ensuring every child feels excited and supported as they grow and thrive. Together with Johannah, Sophie is excited to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of the children and their families involved with Grove Start.
This year I have had a gap year working at the Dragon School in Oxford, England as a School Boarding Assistant.
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On January 2nd, I flew to London with Angas Travel, along with 30 other Sydney-based GAP students. We spent the 21-hour flight getting to know one another, which was a great way to start the journey. After four days together in London, we headed off to our respective schools. This initial group experience was extremely beneficial, providing an opportunity to connect with fellow GAP students and share details about our placements. The shared travel and initial stay in London made the transition smoother and helped foster a sense of community that lasted throughout the year.
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The Dragon school is located in Oxford, approximately an hour and a half from London. It is one of the largest GAP schools in the UK, with over 30 “gappies” who are spread across boarding and teaching roles. As a School Boarding Assistant, our responsibilities primarily involve providing pastoral care and supporting the domestic operations within the boarding house. We assist students with their daily routines, collaborate with boarding staff to ensure smooth operations, and play an active role in supporting the emotional well-being of the children in our care.
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All boarding assistants live on site in apartments that are attached to the boarding houses.
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One of the most exciting aspects of living in the UK is the ease with which you can travel around Europe. Over the past year, I’ve taken 30 flights and visited 18 countries, an experience that still feels surreal. It’s been incredible to share these new adventures with friends who have slowly become my second family. During long weekends (which occur every three weeks), we would take short trips to places like Paris, or visit other GAP students at their schools, staying in their boarding houses and exploring their towns. It’s also been a fantastic opportunity to discover different parts of England, from Bromsgrove to Cambridge and even Sussex.
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Each boarding house is also supported by house parents who play a vital role in offering guidance and a sense of belonging. They truly become like second parents. It’s also comforting to have so many people in the same situation to lean on, any sense of homesickness was quickly overrun by the excitement of our upcoming travel plans or weekend gatherings.
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Also, I have definitely had to learn how to navigate my way around the world by myself. At first this was a very daunting prospect but I am now an expert on public transport.
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Taking a GAP year has undoubtedly been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Living in Oxford and working at The Dragon School has been both a fun and rewarding experience, and it’s bittersweet to realize I’ve created a home away from home. From making lifelong friends at Oxford University to bonding with the younger students who’ve become like little siblings, every moment has been special.
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After the grind of the HSC, I definitely didn’t feel ready to go straight to university and this year has been the most amazing adventure. So, it was absolutely everything i hoped it would be. I am however excited now to come home to Sydney and start university next year. I plan to pursue a degree is Sports & Exercise Therapy at UTS with the goal of eventually becoming a physiotherapist.
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"summary": "We congratulate our Alumnae who have recently celebrated their weddings at the Kincoppal-Rose Bay Chapel. Alexandra Clunies-Ross (2012) and Jordan Hunter on…",
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We congratulate our Alumnae who have recently celebrated their weddings at the Kincoppal-Rose Bay Chapel.
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Alexandra Clunies-Ross (2012) and Jordan Hunter on Saturday 3 August, 2024
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Alexandra and Jordan were married in the KRB Chapel and honeymooned in the Whitsundays afterwards. Alexandra was attended by six bridesmaids of whom five are KRB Alumnae. Madeleine Clunies Ross (2014), Brea Arkins (Comino, 2012), Monique McCarthy (Bishop, 2012) Sophia Gazal (2012), Madeleine Miller (2012).
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Olivia Greenberg (2004) and Christopher Bittar were married on Saturday, 17 August 2024.
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Olivia and Christopher were married in the KRB Chapel and included in the Bridal Party were Alumna Dominica Sinclair (2004), Prudence Tynan-Davey (2004), Josie Mostyn (Gollan, 2004), Victoria Wilson (Scharrer, 2004) and Kathleen Quine (Wilson, 2004). Olivia and Chris had an idyllic honeymoon straight after the wedding and are now living in Rushcutters Bay.
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Olivia was the 3rd generation in her family to attend KRB, with her Grandmother Sonia Gidley-King (Lester) attending Kincoppal and her mother Annie Greenberg (Hutcheon) attending Kincoppal and Kerever Park, Burradoo.
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Lauren Davies (2014) and Benjamin Starkey on Saturday 23 November, 2024
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Congratulations to Lauren and Ben who were very recently married in the KRB Chapel. Lauren was attended by her bridesmaids Angela Lenehan, Claudia Jones and Melanie Ridley who are all Lauren’s friends from the Class of 2014. Claudia Jones, who has recently opened her own florist shop, also shared in the role of florist for the celebrations and created the bridal bouquets and buttonholes.
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"summary": "Mary Shanahan RSCJ shares her reflections on Veronica's funeral service and legacy below. RIP Veronica Dunphy RSCJ 21 March 1923 – 17 August 2024…",
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Mary Shanahan RSCJ shares her reflections on Veronica’s funeral service and legacy below.
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Veronica’s death came at a time when Lynette Toohey RSCJ and Diana Hayes RSCJ were at the General Chapter and I was aware of Betty McMahon RSCJ being the only RSCJ in Canberra having to organise all of the aspects of Veronica’s funeral. I travelled down to Canberra the day before the funeral simply to be with Betty beforehand. It was distressing that Betty who had arranged everything so well was unable to attend the funeral and the burial because she had developed pneumonia.
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The funeral was in the Holy Rosary Parish at Watson with a Blessed Sacrament Father from the Philippines celebrating the funeral Mass with dignity and an understanding of what Veronica had meant to the many who attended the farewell. What became very evident to me was the depth of the love and appreciation of Veronica’s gifts by all those present at the funeral.
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It was said that Veronica had two passions; L’Arche and gardening. Eileen Glass, originally the international representative of L’Arche in Australia, came from Brisbane for the funeral. She spoke so beautifully of Veronica’s role at L’Arche and her summing up is with worth quoting.
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“Veronica took a risk in coming to L’Arche, it’s not every member of a religious community who could make the transition to life in the lay community, especially one where people with an intellectual disability are at the heart. Veronica rose to the challenge and flourished from the start…She brought a strong sense of vocation, of gospel living, evidenced in the faithful and compassionate presence for which so many of us remember her. She was a practical woman with a simplicity of heart that rendered her approachable to a wide range of people.”
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When Veronica learnt of what Sister Anna Warlow, a Good Samaritan sister, was doing in the Mid West of Western Australia, this soon became another passion. Sister Anna, under the Bishop, was responsible for developing a spiritual leadership in five small towns in the Mid West as the priests were so few.
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Veronica’s years of volunteering have left a wonderful legacy. Her support, energy and compassionate engagement has had a lasting impact, particularly with some of the aboriginal community and those families on the margins. On the occasions of days of prayer for rural women, Veronica’s skill as a masseuse added to the comfort and joy filled reflection of these women.
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Veronica’s skill as a gardener was called on when the community received a grant to set up a community vegetable garden. She not only helped to set it up but trained some indigenous youth to care for it. She checked on the garden and on the carers when she returned each year. Veronica left a memory of a sister who reached out to those in need and to those who simply needed a friend.
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At the burial in Bowral, which followed the day after the Mass of farewell, the Associates trained by Sister Betty McMahon, were there to farewell a Religious of the Sacred Heart whom they knew from her many years at Kerever Park. There was no priest present and the simplicity of the prayer for the earth that was to receive the coffin would have pleased Veronica as would the sprinkling of the rose leaves on the grave by each one present. It was a perfect day and seemed to mark Veronica’s leaving this earth with the love that she had given to many and who was loved in return.
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RIP Veronica Dunphy RSCJ 21 March 1923 – 17 August 2024
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"summary": "Alumnae Virginia Craven (RB 1966) on 22 December 2023 Sister of Deborah Bartrop (1975) Sister of Catherine Cameron (1984) Niece of Betty McMahon RSCJ (RB 1948)…",
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Alumnae
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Virginia Craven (RB 1966) on 22 December 2023
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Sister of Deborah Bartrop (1975)
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Sister of Catherine Cameron (1984)
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Niece of Betty McMahon RSCJ (RB 1948)
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Beverley Greene (Kerr, K 1948) on 5 November 2023
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Dominica O’Reilly (Cahalan, K 1952) on 25 August 2024
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Helen Hagley (Miller, RB 1953) on 1 September 2024
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Mother of Lisa Hagley (1983)
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Mother of Angela Walker (1989)
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Grand Mother of Camilla White (2015)
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Lorraine Glynn (1976) on 17 October 2024
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Prudence Nock (RB, 1965) on 26 November 2024
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Family
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Jean-Pierre Maupin on 22 July 2024
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Husband of Biddy Maupin (Hanson, RB 1960)
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Father of Sophie Westlake (RB 1993)
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Peter Roche on 14 August 2024
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Father of Jane Roche (1986)
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Grandfather of Charlotte Colhoun (2022)
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Laurence O’Neil on 26 August 2024
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Father to Deboarh Malouf (deceased) (K 1968)
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Father to Catherine O’Gorman (1971)
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Father to Geraldine Recek (1973)
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Father to Shauna O’Neil (1976)
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Father to Marguerite Kass (1977)
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Father to Maryann Rasmussen (1979)
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Father to John O’Neil (1982)
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Father to Liz Patterson (1984)
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Dr Phillip Kinsella on 1 September 2024
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Husband of Mary Kinsella (Heggarton, RB 1955)
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Brian Stitt on 11 September 2024
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Father Brian Ebert on 15 September 2024
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Brother of Sharone Mears (RB 1962)
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Pamela Nesbitt on 18 September 2024
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Mother of Merivale Nesbitt (1989)
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Mother of Verity Nesbitt Goldsmith (1996)
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Michael Lynch on 26 November 2024
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An Archives enquiry with a difference
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The KRB School Archives is a rich repository of records, photographs and memorabilia which tell the stories and share the memories of the school, dating back to 1882. Each year, the Archives receives dozens of enquiries, ranging from family history enquiries, requests from alumnae for copies of photographs and records of their time at school, through to teachers seeking resources to support their classroom lessons.
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Every now and then, something different pops up in the inbox. In 2018, an aspiring author’s research led her to the Kincoppal – Rose Bay School Archives. In her quest for historical accuracy, Kyra Geddes was determined that the settings and context for the historical novel she was working on were as accurate as possible.
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Inspired by Henry Lawson’s classic 1892 story, ’The Drover’s Wife’, The Story Thief is a novel that spans the period 1900-1954 and provides a feminist retelling from the perspective of the protagonist, Lillian, who believes Lawson based his story upon her own family.
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Lillian is born in 1892 as the daughter of a drover, and lives in the red-dirt country of outback NSW. After losing her family in a tragic bushfire in 1900, Lillian is raised in a convent boarding school in Sydney (‘Sacred Heart’) where she takes comfort in books and dreams of an independent life as a teacher. It is there at school, at the age of 16, that she first reads Lawson’s story and is immediately convinced it is based upon her own family, with her mother as the original but unacknowledged drover’s wife (hence why she regards Henry Lawson as a ’story thief’). All this sets Lillian on a path to search for the truth and reclaim her family story, and the novel follows her journey of love and loss through the first half of the twentieth century, spanning pivotal events in Australian history including Federation, women’s suffrage and two world wars. Lillian’s fictional story is thus set against the backdrop of Australia’s coming of age in art and literature, and as a former British colony. The Story Thief is about mothers and daughters, love, loss and the power of words.
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Underpinned by substantial research, The Story Thief features numerous real people and places, including various historic Sydney settings, including Rose Bay Convent (where Lillian goes to school 1900-1909), a carriage ride through town circa 1908 culminating in high tea at Quong Tart’s Tea Rooms in the Queen Victoria Building, The Women’s College within Sydney University (where Lillian resides and studies 1910-1913) and Waverley Cemetery (scene of Henry Lawson’s 1922 state funeral). During the years between WWI and WWII, the setting shifts towards Sydney’s Upper and Lower North Shore and Northern Beaches locations, including North Sydney (in the footsteps of Henry Lawson), Taronga Zoo (1922), Ravenswood School (where Lillian teaches), Eryldene (Historic Home of Professor E.G. Waterhouse in Gordon), Killarney Castle (used during WWII for air raid drills), Lady Gowrie Convalescent Home and Narrabeen Beach.
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Readers familiar with KRB will recognise both the setting and some of the novel’s characters who are based on real people. Determined that the school attended by Lillian be rendered as faithfully and respectfully as possible. Kyra communicated regularly with Tracy Bradford, the School Archivist, and visited the School on several occasions in her quest to depict the school setting as accurately as she could.
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As we approach the end of the year, and bells begin to jingle, the inevitable question arises “What will I get everyone for Christmas?” Whether it’s a gift for that favourite auntie who has everything, a stocking filler for the nieces and nephews, or a gift for the office “Secret Santa”, The Story Thief might just be what you are looking for.
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On Monday, 11 November we welcomed over 80 ladies to Kincoppal-Rose Bay for our much loved, annual Sandwiches and Song Event.
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Alumna who had graduated from Kincoppal, Rose Bay and Kincoppal-Rose Bay fifty years or more ago began the day with a morning tea in Chapel Square. The Ladies were joined by the KRB Student Leadership team of 2024-2025 and served refreshments by our Sacre Coeur Committee before moving into the Chapel for a special liturgy.
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The liturgy celebrated the joys of friendship and prayers were read for our Church, world leaders, our Sacred Heart family, for ill and deceased RSCJ, alumnae family members and friends. As the event was held on Remembrance Day, the Espacio led by Deputy Principal Liz Clark, focused on remembering and honoring all those members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.
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A beautiful luncheon was then served in the Maureen Tudehope Centre (MTC) where Alumna were entertained by the Junior School Choir expertly conducted by Mark Stubley – KRB Head of Music.
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Alumna Grace Hardman (2021) recipient of the Mary Shanahan RSCJ OAM Scholarship, spoke of myriad opportunities provided to her upon receiving this scholarship and how grateful she was to be able to complete her KRB education. It is the generous contributions made by our Alumnae that give others the opportunity to attend KRB and receive a Sacred Heart Education.
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The afternoon was spent conversing amongst friends and sharing stories of school days. There were several year groups who were celebrating significant reunion years and were seated together and gifted a beautiful KRB monogramed cup and saucer set. Granddaughters of the attendees were invited to share in coffee and treats after the luncheon.
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A raffle, with fabulous prizes was organised and drawn by Josephine Giaouris and the SCA committee with SCA merchandise also being available to purchase on the day. All proceeds from the sale of the KRB branded SCA merchandise is directed towards funding an SCA Bursary which allows the daughter of an Alumna the opportunity to attend KRB
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President of the Sacre Coeur Association, Josephine Giaouris, shares her President’s report delivered at the recent 49th Annual General Meeting of the SCA on Wednesday 27 November 2024.
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It has been a busy year and I feel very privileged to be working with this committee. We are a great team with everyone contributing in their own way while we honour, celebrate and continue to build this community.
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I would like to acknowledge the work of my predecessor Georgina Senes. Georgina worked tirelessly on the SCA for 6 years and she is a big part of not only the SCA but the entire KRB Community. The work Georgina did setting up our own SCA bursary has put us in a great position so we can focus on keeping it going and adding to it, thus giving girls the opportunity to receive a KRB education for years to come.
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It was my great pleasure to welcome Maryanne Doman (nee Ward 1986) and Charlotte Norfolk (parent of 3 KRB girls) to the Committee this year, it has been fun working with you at our events and we really appreciate your contributions.
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Charity Events
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Hot Cross Bun Day (26 March 2024) – A charity event for Project Compassion
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Donut Day (Tuesday 27th August) – Great fundraiser and we were able to make a generous donation to Bowraville school
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Both worked well, especially the donuts and were a lot less work than the BBQs we have organised in the past. We will do similar events in 2025. It is great when we can involve the girls in these events.
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New Events
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Drinks at The Oak, Double Bay – Classes of 2021, 2022, 2023
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This event was held on Thursday, 28 March and was the second year of hosting this event. We hosted approximately 40 girls and it was a fun evening. It is wonderful to host events for our newest alumnae to keep them in contact with each other and the SCA.
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Alumnae/Current Parent Drinks
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We hosted 40 people on Thursday, 8 August and it was a fantastic evening. Alumna Serena Sanderson (199) generously allowed us to use her Café & Car showroom space and catered for the event. We received much positive feedback, even those who couldn’t make it were talking about it and are looking forward to attending next year. We will hold this event again before the Long Lunch which hopefully will enable our country Alumnae to attend.
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Reunion Weekend
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Our second annual Reunion Weekend, held on Saturday 12 October, was a great success. Classes of 2004, 2009 & 2014 began their reunions at school with a tour and we served drinks on the Harbour Terrace. It was lovely to see the girls and hear all their news. Many other classes hosted their reunions on this same weekend which is a lovely tradition in the making.
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Memorial Mass
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Our Annual Memorial Mass was held on Sunday, 26 May and was a beautiful celebration of love, life and our community. The mass was so beautiful and moving; it is a privilege to be able to gather together to remember our loved ones. We extend our sincere thanks to all those who helped prepare the mass. Special thanks to Victoria Dalton who organised the day, and Brennan Sharpley who organised the mass – it was magnificent. Thanks to Mary Cook, Erica Thomas, Trish Brennan for their ongoing support.
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Thank you to our committee members who attended, greeted guests and served cups of tea. The “oldies” really loved seeing us there.
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Card Day
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Our annual card day was scheduled for Monday, 1 July however sadly this year we had to postpone this event. We will look to moving the date from the winter months and school holidays to a more suitable time of the year.
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Organ Recital with Dr JJ Mitchell
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The Puget Organ Recital was held on Sunday, 14 July. Ann Henderson, along with Victoria Dalton did a fabulous job organising this event. We had a great turnout and we had many generous donations to the bursary. Ann’s enthusiasm for and knowledge of the Chapel and our Puget Organ is infectious.
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Sandwiches & Song
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This is a special day on our SCA calendar. On Monday, 11 November, we hosted over 80 ladies and it was a lovely day. Fabulously organised by Mary Cook, Victoria Dalton, and Brooke King. The Committee who were able to attend did a fabulous job serving the food and drinks as well as selling raffle tickets. Thanks to those who donated prizes. We received many lovely messages of thanks.
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Merchandise
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We have developed a website so people can buy merchandise direct without having to buy through Aspire. I will further develop it in the holidays so we can offer shipping to increase our reach. We have some new products and more on the way. To date, we have collected just over $20K in sales.
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We also created a line of stationery with 2 Alumnae (Sarah Smith 2013 and Phoebe Gazal 1988) collaborating to produce the most beautiful cards and gift tags.
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We donated several merchandise packs to school events – P&F Raffles, Long Lunch and a lucky door prize at Mother Daughter Dinner
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Welcome new Committee member
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I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Elissa Wills (Santamaria, 1993) to the committee. Elissa has a daughter in Year 7 and is very engaged with her Year Group. We look forward to working with you in the year ahead.
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In appreciation
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Thank Maz Creagh for her service to the SCA. Maz has been a committee member and our Public Officer for 4 years, she was part of the team who started our line of merchandise and has always been a regular volunteer at all our events. Thanks Maz we will miss you.
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I also wish to thank the committee. Sarah Mullan has been a great sounding board as VP.
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Harriet Wilson is so reliable and works hard on the financials, and Annie Debelak a most efficient Secretary, keeping on top of all the paperwork. Phoebe Malouf has been a great asset in the merch department as well as generously donating prizes and wrapping our Merch Donations. Thank you to Maz Creagh, Jacinta Spurrett, MaryAnne Doman, Pip Baker, Michelle Bookallil and Charlotte Norfolk for donating prizes, assisting at events, engaging with our Alumnae both at events and in the general community. It is really important to us that our community is aware of what we do and wants to engage in and support our events and fundraising.
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Thank you to everyone at KRB, especially Mary Cook, Erica Thomas, Liz Clark, Victoria Dalton, Trish Brennan, Katy Forbes, Brooke King and of course Greg who is always there to assist. Your support is greatly appreciated.
This year, I began my four year degree a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies) at the University of Sydney. I decided to stay in Sydney as it allowed me to be close to my work at KRB, where I am currently working as both Drama and Music administration assistant, in which I get to follow my passions of drama and music through opportunities such as producing the Junior Musical and Stage managing senior productions.
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My passions for drama, stemming from my incredible KRB drama experience, have led me to choose theatre as one of my majors. I am also undertaking a French minor, and will go on exchange to a French speaking country in my third year, as my degree is the only one at USYD where exchange is mandatory.
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Becoming a boarder at KRB in year twelve was such a positive experience for me, and it inspired me to attend residential college, as I currently reside at Sancta Sophia college. Whilst at Sancta, I have participated in Intercollegiate activities including Dance, Solo Drama, Group Vocal and Group Drama, all of which have been amazing opportunities to practice my passions for the performing arts and give me experience which I can take into my work at KRB. Additionally, I am currently volunteering at an Intercollegiate four day respite camp for the Sony Foundation, specialised for children with physical and intellectual disabilities.
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I was also given the opportunity to try many new things, such as being part of the rowing squad, which although challenging at times as I have never rowed before, allowed me to grow and make many new friends.
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Next year, I am remaining at Sancta, representing them as the Drama secretary and organising both Solo and Group Drama, as well as organising a production between Sancta and St. John’s College with current KRB alumnae Charlotte Laundy.
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Whilst balancing extracurriculars, university, work and the social buzz of college is definitely tiring at times, I love the social nature and the fact that I am always given the opportunity to involve myself.
My name is Charlotte Armstrong (Class of 2023) and at the beginning of 2024 I was fortunate enough to be offered a station hand job on Walhallow Station. Walhallow is located roughly 600 km south east of Katherine NT, on the Barkly Tablelands. It is 2.5 million acres, running mainly Brahman and cross Brahman cattle.
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Originally coming from the Northern Territory, I have always loved working and living on the land, therefore my choice to be a Jillaroo on my gap year came very naturally. I had heard and witnessed incredible experiences of working with cattle my entire life and my experiences this year have allowed me to gain significant knowledge and a unique work ethic.
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Amongst the crew of three girls and four boys, we have successfully processed 89 000 cattle this year with the help of contractors. This was not easy work, however it was extremely rewarding and satisfying. Being one of the three girls in the crew, working alongside the boys and the girls has been a truly amazing experience in order to explore different ways of working and different work ethics.
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Some of the jobs during work days include, mustering cattle on motorbikes/horses, fencing new paddocks, branding weaner, drafting breeder and sale mobs, pulling bores and replacing them, putting out lick blocks, repairing damaged or broken machinery or yards, fighting fires. Some of the skills I have learnt this year, I will have for the rest of my life. I also have the lucky role of feeding 52 baby calves every morning and night which has certainly made the beginning and end of my days a lot cuter.
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The support network in the Northern Territory is extraordinary. Growing up in the Northern Territory has certainly played a significant role in the knowledge I had at the beginning of the year, however that knowledge has been expanded and has allowed me to feel comfortable in many different situations throughout the Agriculture industry.
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As a general rule, the social life in the Northern Territory is a lot of fun. I have attended 5 camp drafts this year, competing in most of them. My older brother who graduated from Joeys in 2022 works at the property next door, and my older sister who graduated from Frensham in 2021 works on a property only 4 hours away on the QLD/NT boarder. Attending social events such as camp drafts have allowed me to see my siblings, which makes the isolation of Walhallow more bearable. I have met so many new people this year from all over the country which has been excellent.
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This year I have faced some very difficult challenges. In particular as it was coming towards the end of the season and we were processing cattle in high 40 degree weather. However, these experiences have only made me love the type of work I am doing more, as it is a more rewarding feeling at the end of the day.
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I have loved working at Walhallow this year. I have formed lifelong connections with my crew and developed a serious passion in an industry that allows for lots of opportunities. I will be returning to Walhallow Station in 2025 as my older sister and her partner will be working as the head stockmen.
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Congratulations to Fleur Flanery (1986) who was recently elected to the Yass Council !
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. Her mother Gail Flanery (Bradfield, RB 1958) is an Alumna and her daughter Holly Johnson graduated in 2013. After graduation, Fleur attended the University of Canberra where she completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Communication and Public Relations. Remaining at the University of Canberra, Fleur then completed a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture with Hons and then complemented this degree with a Certificate in Horticulture (Parks and Gardens) and a Diploma in Horticulture (Arboriculture) from the Canberra Institute of Technology.
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Fleur has worked at environmental organisations such as Greening Australia and Land & Water Australia and has held Executive level positions in the ACT Government as the Executive Director – Infrastructure Planning and Operations and Director – Place Management and Senior Manager – Urban Treescapes where she managed over a million trees in the public estate.
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In her role at the ACT Government, Fleur managed and supported 480 full-time and contract employees who delivered municipal services in Canberra including horticultural services for parks and sporting fields, shopping centre and toilet cleaning, maintenance for over 500 playgrounds and delivery of a strategic plan for the urban forest. Fleur was also instrumental in introducing legislation to improve the use of open space and was the Registrar of Domestic Animals and the Animal Welfare Authority.
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After a fulfilling time in government, Fleur decided on a change in career and is now owner and Director of Outlandish Pty Ltd that aims to ignite and stimulate ideas about designed landscapes and gardens. She seeks out world leading landscape designers and invites them to present at the biennial Australian Landscape Conference (ALC) in Melbourne. Outlandish also organises events and international tours that focus on contemporary landscape design, horticulture, urbanism and ecological thinking.
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Fleur is a keen long-distance runner, a former winner of the Canberra Marathon, a two times Australian Mountain Marathon representative, and still runs an average of 20 kilometres a day.
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Fleur is thrilled to be elected to Yass Council in October 2024 and is cognizant of the vital role Council has in supporting people in the region. Fleur has already shown her willingness to contribute to the Yass Valley, having been appointed to the Yass Valley Aged Care Board, a member of the Yass Valley Business Chamber, and Vice President of the Marchmont Trust.
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As newly elected Yass Councilor, Fleur explains her objectives and focus below:
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“The Yass Valley and Yass in particular, is at a juncture. As a group of towns we’re experiencing accelerated growth because of our location and lifestyle. The most important thing from my perspective is to retain and build on the elements of the towns that make them unique whilst managing for the future. For me, an essential element is the preservation of our natural resources, particularly water and distinctive landforms. In this respect, I’d like to see a greater focus on sustainability across all new developments. One of my concerns is having a ‘cookie cutter approach to development won’t provide the necessary planning to manage for a more resource challenged future. Left unchecked this style of development will diminish the things we like the most about where we live.”
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We wish Fleur every success in her endeavours as a newly elected Councillor !
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Jesslyn Katherine is a Political Consultant, Researcher, and Fundraiser, as well as, the CEO of Indonesia Patisserie School.
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She recently ran as the first female Chinese-Indonesian candidate of Dayak descent with the Golkar Party, during Indonesia’s 2024 Provincial Legislature Election, representing North Jakarta. While running as a candidate, she created the first Campaign Fundraising App called FundRoots in Indonesia, to help elect credible, accountable, and transparent candidates to serve in Indonesia’s Provincial and National level.
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Her political and non-profit experiences include working in leading U.S. Democratic fundraising platform, ActBlue; U.S. Political Action Committee, Tri-State Maxed-Out Womens PAC; Jewish advocacy organization, American Jewish Committee; and the Indonesian government, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs. She also has experience working in the academic field, where she assisted and collaborated with several NYC non-profit experts and professors to draft and finalize a series of policy proposals for NYU Wagners’ NYC 2025 project. She also helped Indonesia’s first political party public policy institution, Golkar Institute, to develop its online campaign education platform called TrainGolkar.
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Her U.S. campaign experience started in 2015 when she became the first international student at Boston University to participate in Hillary-Kaine’s campaign on Campus and in New Hampshire. In 2020, she was asked by the New York For Biden’s Leadership Committee, to serve as an Organizing Associate for Biden-Harris 2020 New York and Westchester chapter. Due to her stellar volunteerism, she was asked by the same leadership, now New York For Harris, to become a field and digital organizer for the New York chapter in 2024.
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Jesslyn earned a B.A. in Political Science from Boston University and a MPA-MA from New York University, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. During those years, she received several awards from U.S. Academic and Jewish institutions for her outstanding dedication and contribution to the community.
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Jesslyn recently visited Sydney and returned to Kincoppal-Rose Bay to meet with her teachers from the Languages and Music Departments. It was wonderful to catch up with Jesslyn and learn about her career since leaving KRB.
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Maria Josepha was born in Haimen, Kiangsu, China on 15 April 1920.
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In 1939 when Maria Josepha was 18, she followed her sister, Patricia, and entered the Society of the Sacred Heart in Shanghai. Patricia and Maria Josepha were the first Chinese woman to enter the Society.
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In 1948, with the rise of the communist regime, the RSCJ moved away from China. The Sisters were scattered throughout Asia and Maria Josepha was sent to Japan. In 1959, Reverend Mother Dorothy McGuiness offered to receive two of the Sisters in Australia and Maria Josepha came to Sydney. She brought with her the gift of internationality, with the richness of her Chinese culture and her life experiences in Japan.
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For more than 65 years we have delighted in her many gifts and blessings. Maria Josepha was a very bright person and had an incredible memory as she entertained many of us with stories from her early childhood over 100 years ago. Language was always a challenge for her as she originally spoke a local Chinese dialect, and was trained in a combination of Japanese, French and English during her noviceship.
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Maria Josepha had a reverence for all things spiritual and it showed in her fidelity to prayer, and in the way she related to each person. Maria Josepha was always thoughtful and she was a very loyal friend who over the years, made many friends within and outside of the Society.
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An extract from the eulogy given by Diana Hayes RSCJ at Maria Josepha’s requiem mass.
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Maia has worked in the field of classical and opera music for many years and has captivated audiences all over the world with her stage presence and performances. Before relocating back to Sydney during the COVID pandemic, Maia had performed in the title role in Grigori Frid’s Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank at Theater Altenburg Gera in 2020, and in 2020-2021 as a soloist in a wide range of repertoire for operatic gala concerts, including recordings for the Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk.
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Maia graduated from Kincoppal Rose Bay in 2007. She was the first recipient of the Ian Duncan Choral Scholarship. The youngest of four children, Maia’s introduction to opera was watching her older siblings perform in the children’s chorus at Opera Australia before joining herself, where she fell in love with the art form.
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Whilst living in Germany, Maia studied a Masters of Opera (Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar) and was a member of the Thüringen Opera Studio. In Sydney, Maia had previously completed a Diploma of Opera (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) and a Bachelor of Music/Arts (UNSW).
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In 2019 Maia performed the role of Pamina in Die Zauberflöte in the Oper Oder-Spree festival and Gretel in Hänsel und Gretel in a return appearance with the Jenaer Philharmonie. Other roles include: Susanna and Barbarina in Le nozze di Figaro; Zerlina in Don Giovanni; Mademoiselle Silberklang in Der Schauspieldirektor; and Amy in Little Women. Her latest operatic engagement was in the role of Une Italienne in Pinchgut’s production of Charpentier’s Medée at the City Recital Hall in Sydney in December 2022.
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Maia has been the recipient of numerous awards in her operatic career including the MTO German-Australian Opera Grant, Helpmann Family Foundation Scholarship, Opera and Arts Support Group, NSW Wagner Society, and Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Foundation. Most recently, Maia was awarded a position in Opera Queensland’s 2023 Young Artist Program where she most notably performed in their production of Sunset Opera and covered the role of Fiordiligi in the new production of Così fan tutte. In addition, Maia has also recently been awarded the Johnson Memorial scholarship by Opera Australia in her studies/preparations for Mimi in Italy where Maia has worked and coached with many industry professionals all whilst studying Italian.
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In 2022, Maia was the soloist for Mozart’s Mass in C and Schubert’s Mass in G with the UNSW Collegium Music Choir and Orchestra, Bach’s Magnificat in D BWV 243 with the Phoenix Choir Blackheath and Bach’s Cantata BWV 140 with St Andrew’s Cathedral. She also toured the Women of the Pietà with Pinchgut Opera and performed in Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle with the Phoenix Choir Blackheath.
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Recently, KRB music elective students from Yrs 9-12 were thrilled to attend Opera Australia’s performance of La Traviata where Maia appeared in the chorus.
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Maia is currently staring as Mimi in Opera Australia’s production of Puccini’s La Boheme, which commences its national tour throughout regional NSW, Victoria and Tasmania in July 2024. For more information, including dates and venues, visit: www.opera.org.au for details.
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Joy by name. Joy by nature. Joy began her life in Auckland, New Zealand where she was born the third child of Roy and Dorothy Belt. Joy was a thinker and she began a searching which brought her to the conviction to become a Catholic. She took herself to a priest and was prepared for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joy continued to search which brought her to asking for entry to the Society of the Sacred Heart. She was accepted and entered as a coadjutrix sister in Remuera, Auckland in 1953.
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After Vatican 2 which brought about changes in religious life, Joy trained as a teacher in Loreto Hall Training College in Auckland. After her graduation, she worked some years in Island Bay Wellington at St Madeleine Sophie’s school then moved to Sadleir in Sydney, where the Religious of the Sacred Heart had opened the new parish Primary school. Joy taught the kindergarten students and her classroom became a place of joy.
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When she left Sadleir, she joined the community at Kerever Park which had become a Spirituality and Educational Centre. She made an impression on the groups that stayed there by her joyful presence, be it in preparing and serving morning and afternoon tea or by helping with the preparation of and serving of the main meal.
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The joy and love that Joy gave to her students, she gave to her friends. Later in the nursing home, she became the trusted friend of many of the residents. One RSCJ who had lived with Joy for many years in many different situations and who claimed her as a close and trusted friend, shared that Joy ‘had the capacity to celebrate the happiness of others, and was able to celebrate with them, there was no envy and she could share their true feelings.”
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On Sunday, 26 May we welcomed over 100 Alumnae and family to our beautiful Chapel for the annual Sacré Coeur Association Memorial Mass and Luncheon hosted by President of the Sacré Coeur Association, Josephine Giaouris and her committee.
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We gave thanks and fondly remembered and prayed for our loved ones who have passed away throughout the year.
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On Sunday, 14 July the Chapel Society and the Sacré Coeur Association of NSW welcomed over one hundred guests including Alumnae, past parents and members of the wider community, to the KRB Chapel for a very special Organ Recital by Dr John Joseph (JJ) Mitchell. Living in Virginia, USA, this was JJ’s first visit to Australia and his only recital with a program to showcase the special features of our historic organ.
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JJ studied at Westminster Choir College and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sacred Music and then completed his Masters of Sacred Music in Organ Performance from the University of Notre Dame. JJ has also studied at the Conservatoire á Rayonnement Régional de Toulouse (France) before completing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance from the University of Houston, Texas USA. It is here that he wrote his thesis on “The Great Toulousain Dynasty”, the Puget family of organ builders. Despite not having seen it, JJ included the organ in the KRB Chapel as one of the five significant instruments the Puget family built.
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JJ presented a lecture on his studies of the Puget organ encompassing the history, evolution and legacy of Théodore Puget, followed by a recital where he exhibited the full musical capacity of our organ. The concert programme included:
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Prelude in E-flat Major BWV 552a – Johann Sebastian Bach
“Lied” from 24 Pieces en Stile Libre Op. 31 – Louis Vierne
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Carillon Op. 2 – John J. Mitchell
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Reverie – William Grant Still
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Fugue in E-flat Major BWV 552b – Johann Sebastian Bac
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Thank you to Ann Henderson (Lynch, K 1958), President of the Chapel Society who organized this wonderful event. In lieu of a fee for this event, donations were gratefully received by the Sacré Coeur Association for their Bursary fund.
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The Sacré Coeur Association (SCA) was thrilled to host a gathering for Alumna from the Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023 in April this year.
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Josephine Giaouris, and her committee, hosted the event at the Royal Oak, Double Bay and were delighted to see the girls gathering together ahead of the Easter break. This event had originialy been held in the past as an opportunity to re-engage with our newest alumnae group ie the previous year’s HSC cohort. In 2023, after the covid restrictions in recent years, it was decided to include the previous three years of KRB graduates and was such a success, this new format will now continue. It was wonderful to hear all about the activities the girls have been involved in since leaving KRB including travels, studies and employment opportunities.
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This annual event is an important one on the SCA Calendar as it brings our newest and youngest Alumna group together to share experiences and collaborate on life after KRB ! This event also gives the SCA the opportunity to ensure that even though the girls have completed their education at KRB, they remain an important part of the KRB SCA community.
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"summary": "On Thursday, 8 August, SCA President Josephine Giaouris and the Sacré Coeur Association proudly hosted a drinks evening for Alumnae who are current parents at…",
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On Thursday, 8 August, SCA President Josephine Giaouris and the Sacré Coeur Association proudly hosted a drinks evening for Alumnae who are current parents at KRB.
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"summary": "We congratulate our Alumnae who have recently celebrated their weddings at the Kincoppal-Rose Bay Chapel. Casper Hawke (2008) and Angeline Hartono on Sunday…",
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We congratulate our Alumnae who have recently celebrated their weddings at the Kincoppal-Rose Bay Chapel.
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Casper Hawke (2008) and Angeline Hartono on Sunday, 28 May 2023
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Caspar was attended by his brother, Barnaby, on his wedding day. Both Caspar and Barnaby are Alumni of Barat Burn. Caspar made his first holy communion in the Chapel and also sang in Mark Stubleys’ boys choir, as a soprano, whilst at Barat Burn. Mark was thrilled to be playing the organ for Caspar’s wedding. Caspar and Angeline enjoyed a honeymoon to Cradle Mountain, Tasmania before settling in Haberfield. Caspar is currently working as a corporate and commercial solicitor as well as completing pro bono work with a focus on domestic violence/law reform.
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Krystle graduated in the Class of 2009 and included fellow classmates Isobel Lee and Samantha Kwok in her bridal party. Taking some time out from her role as an Associate Director – Project Finance at Commonwealth Bank Australia, Krystle and Nick plan to travel overseas for their honeymoon in July 2024.
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Charlotte and Dylan were married in the KRB chapel with a receptionn held afterwards at Vaucluse House. Included in the Bridal Party were Alumna Olivia Murphy (2018), Elinore Larnach (2015) and Phoebe Anderson (2015). Congratulations to Charlotte and Dylan who are now expecting their first child in August 2024.
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Sarah’s bridesmaids were her three sisters Ursula Bailey (2011), Vanessa Smith (2015) and Xanthea Smith (2017) and classmate Claudia Kelly (2013). Sarah said it was honour to have Mary Shanahan RSCJ attend on their wedding day, and it made Sarah’s day to see all of the boarders waving from their rooms above when they left the Chapel. KRB Alumna, Georgie Langford (2011) designed all of the beautiful flowers for the Wedding.
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Sarah and James live in Orange and Sarah is currently self-employed practicing as an Artist. In 2018, Sarah completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy, with a Major in International Health, via the University of Sydney. In May, Sarah will be returning to University to complete a Graduate Diploma of Psychology.
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Rose Bay Class of 1963 – 60 year reunion
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After much planning, the Rose Bay Class of 1963 elected to have their 60 year Reunion in Bowral . This was the popular choice, as many of the class were from, and still live in, rural NSW. Others had attended Kerever Park in nearby Burradoo as boarders in the Junior School.
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The Class of 1963 was a small class, so to have 17 people attend was wonderful sized group ! Most people stayed overnight, so there was plenty of time to catch up in small and larger groups.
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The main event was lunch at an excellent restaurant in Bowral which opened on the day especially for the Reunion. Afterwards, most of the group adjourned to Loretto Long’s home. There was a lot of reminiscing, and much laughter, as everyone recalled special memories. Former classmates who had passed away, and those you were unable to attend on the day, were also remembered.
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The Rose Bay Class of 1963 agreed that there is still a strong bond between everyone, and such a great Reunion only strengthened these sentiments.
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In November, 2023 the Kincoppal class of 1968 shared a wonderful 55 year reunion at the Kirribilli Yacht Squadron. Ladies travelled from country New South Wales, Queensland and Rosemay “Bud” Johnson flew in from Seattle, USA. There was much laughter and wonderful reminiscing about our shared experiences so many years ago including our formation of the school newsletter, “Kincoppal Echoes”, singing Mamas and Papas’ songs in our common room and sneaking paddle pops back to school in our suspenders !
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Our placemats on the day depicted scenes of our school life including our drama productions of “Candy Pink” and “Christ in the Concrete City” for the yearly Genesian school festival. These plays were produced so spectacularly by Mrs May Puzey. We chatted about many of the Sacre Coeur nuns who were such an integral part of our education and felt grateful that “the bonds of our Cor Unum” are still so strong for us today. Finally, we remembered our classmates who have passed away; Debbie Malouf, Virginia Hill, Michelle Dorsen and Janis Lander plus our other friends with whom we have lost touch. We look forward to our 60th reunion in 2028.
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Class of 1977 – 45 year reunion
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The KRB Class of 1977 recently held a very happy and relaxed 45th year reunion in the Drawing Room of the Royal Sydney Golf Club.
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After covid lockdowns, it was a such a treat to have 36 classmates from regional NSW, Brisbane and Sydney come along to a relaxed evening of drinks and canapes to catch up on missed news, stories, hugs and laughs. Six candles were lit throughout the evening to remember those classmates sadly no longer with us. Our room also gave us an unexpected backdrop view of the school and along with a slideshow of old school photos we all enjoyed being taken down memory lane once again.
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A delicious brunch was held the following morning at Lisa & John Ballhausen’s beautiful home with 22 classmates & some partners enjoying a few more hours of catching up.
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Lisa Ballhausen and Kerrie Gaynor thoroughly enjoyed planning the night for such a fabulous, keen group of classmates.
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The Rose Bay Class of 1964 recently celebrated their 60 year school reunion.
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Twenty ladies gathered for a beautiful luncheon at the Royal Sydney Golf Club. It was wonderful to be able to welcome so many classmates who had travelled from regional areas, interstate and from overseas. Trish Johnson (Bradford), who travelled from Texas, presented the group with a special book that she had collated of school memories and photos, updates on people’s lives and musings over the years. It was received with great thanks and appreciation and will be enjoyed over many cups of tea !
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“ You can go through life and make new friends every year, every month practically, but there was never any substitute for those friendships of childhood that survive into adult years. Those are the ones in which we are bound to one another with hoops of steel”.
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Alexander McCall Smith (The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency)
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It was fantastic to have a group of 40 ladies gather together fort the Class of 1984, 40 year reunion on Saturday, 17 August.
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Sas Stein (Gale) organised the reunion at the 18 Footers Restaurant in Double Bay and it was a glorious, sunny Sydney day to welcome our overseas and regional classmates.
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Thank you to all who travelled to Sydney and to Sas for organising the reunion. It was a great catch up with many wonderful KRB memories and laughter shared with the group.
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Rose Bay Class of 1954 – 70 year reunion
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To be held at Sandwiches and Song on Monday, 11 November 2024
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Contact: Camille Farrell (Donnellan)
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Rose Bay Class of 1959 – 65 year reunion
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To be held at Sandwiches and Song on Monday, 11 November 2024
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Contact: Trish Burns (Byrne)
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KRB Class of 1974 – 50 year reunion
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To be held on Saturday, 26 October 2024
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Contact: Susie Parrelli (Culbert)
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KRB Class of 1979 – 45 year reunion
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To be held on Saturday, 2 November 2024
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Contact: Suzie Daniel (Leary), Caroline Furlong, Claire Allen (Pederson), Louise Humphreys (O’Sullivan), Anne-Louise Doutreband (Logan)
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KRB Class of 1989 – 35 year reunion
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To be held on Saturday, 12 October, 2024
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Contact: Jacinta Spurrett (Lenehan) and Harriet Wilson
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KRB Class of 1994 – 30 year reunion
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To be held on Saturday, 12 October, 2024
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Contact: Jane King
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KRB Class of 2004 – 20 year reunion
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To be held on Saturday, 12 October 2024
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Contact: Georgina Jarvis and Hannah Frawley
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KRB Class of 2009 – 15 year reunion
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To be held on Saturday, 12 October 2024
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In Memoriam
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We remember those members of our community who have recently died and keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sueanne Dewar (King, RB 1971) on 17 June 2023
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Caroline Morgan (1979) on 7 July 2023
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Sister of Sally Morgan (1983)
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Robyn Burton (K 1956) on 4 October 2023
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Sister of Joanne Gordon (K 1960)
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Mother of Sarah Rider (1990)
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John Macken on 6 November 2023
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Husband of Deirdre Macken (Fitzpatrick, RB 1960)
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Nola Rowe (RB 1944) on 3 January 2024
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Frances McClemens (McMahon, RB 1953) on 9 January 2024
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Karen Prichard (RB 1953) on 9 January 2024
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Josephine Brakey (2019) on 21 January 2024
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Marguerite “Rita” Flipo (K 1945) on 27 January 2024
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Nicole Pietsch (Ireland, 1989) on 10 March 2024
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Mother of Charlotte Pietsch (Yr 12, 2024)
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Jane Burns (RB 1950) on 17 April 2024
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Ann Ryan (Oxenham, K 1948) on 28 April 2024
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Sister of Mary Makinson (K 1946)
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Sister of Ruth Lynch (K 1951)
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Suzanne (Suzie) Fagan (1980) on 22 April 2024
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Sister of Margot Russell (1988)
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Edwina Considine (Kennedy, 1979) on 11 May 2024
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Mother of Georgie Considine (2014)
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Carol Jones (Dillon, RB 1964) on 3 June 2024
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Sister of Belinda Groat (1971)
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Caroline Crilly (Fothergill, S) on 21 June 2024
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Mother of Kathleen Doherty (1983)
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Jane Farah (Kennedy, 1981) on 24 June 2024
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Sister of Virginia Daniels (1965) deceased
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Sister of Susan Paton (1974)
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Mary Kelly (McGrath, RB 1948) on 28 June 2024
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Sister of Anne McGrath RSCJ (RB 1952)
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Angela Kenny (Dureau, K 1960) on 7 July 2024
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Sister of Diana Dureau (K 1963)
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Frances (Betty) Remond (RB 1945) on 17 July 2024
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Mother of Libby Colless (RB 1969)
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Mother of Belinda Grant (RB 1970)
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Nicholas Curulli on 14 August 2023
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Husband of Sarah Rider (1990)
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Father of Isabella Curulli (Year 3)
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Lucy Tyler on 19 September 2023
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Daughter of Christopher and Paula Flynn
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Susannah (Pookie) Last on 12 December 2024
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Mother of Susannah Last (1986)
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Michael Duncan on 2 January 2024
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Son of Mary Duncan (McDonald, K 1951)
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Veronica Kennedy on 3 January 2024
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Mother of Edwina Considine (1979) deceased
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Grandmother of Georgie Considine (2014)
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Elenie Diacopoulos on 14 January 2024
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Mother of Rhea Diacopoulos (1990)
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Professor Nabeel Ibrahim on 30 January 2024
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Father of Isabelle Ibrahim (2010)
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Geoffrey Hughes on 2 February 2024
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Brother of Genevieve Hughes (1980)
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Brother of Greg Hughes (1979)
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Lawrence Coy on 4 February 2024
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Father of Stephanie Clifford-Smith (1979)
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Father of Gerri Coy (1983)
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Victoria (Vicki) Stephens on 5 February 2024
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Mother of Kate Leary (1985)
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Mother of Rebecca Nikias (1989)
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Professor Michael O’Rourke AM on 5 February 2024
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Father of Madeleine Carter (1988)
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Grandfather of Edith O’Rourke (2023)
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Morna Shanahan on 21 February 2024
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Sister to Mary Shanahan RSCJ
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Ruth Tarlinton on 2 March 2024
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Grandmother of Eve McLeish (2022)
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Paul Remond on 11 March 2024
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Husband of Betty Remond (Moran, RB, 1945)
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Father of Elizabeth Colless (1969)
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Father of Belinda Grant (1970)
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Rosalie David on 22 March 2024
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Mother of Michelle David (1990)
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Victor Romanov on 3 April 2024
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Husband of Elaine Romanov (Smyth, K 1958)
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Donna Marshall on 11 May 2024
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Mother of Jacqueline Swinburne (1990)
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Mother of Georgina Swinburne (1993)
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Ronald Perry on 11 June 2024
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Husband of Myrna Perry
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Jean-Pierre Maupin on 22 July 2024
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Husband of Biddy (Hanson, RB 1960)
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Father of Sophie Westlake (1993)
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Gretchen Kelly on 24 January 2024
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Margaret D’Ath on 5 February 2024
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Joy Belt on 3 April 2024
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Maria Josepha Hsu on 22 June 2024
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Nellie Veronica Dunphy on 17 August 2024
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Please continue to advise Victoria Dalton (daltonvi@krb.nsw.edu.au) of any members of our KRB community who have died and who you wish to be acknowledged in our KRB publications and have remembered at our annual Memorial Mass.
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Jane Burns AM was the Founding Director and long time CEO of the peak body for crafts in Australia, the Crafts Council of Australia. Jane was also a founding member of the Arts Law Centre of Australia, the National Association for the Visual Arts, the National Arts Industry Training Council (now known as Create Australia), and the Australian Academy of Design, Stuart Gallery and Studios and the Australian Costume and Textile Society.
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Jane was born in Crookwell, NSW graduating from Rose Bay in the Class of 1950. Whilst her professional background was in Welfare Management, her passion was in craft.
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The Craft Council of Australia emerged in 1964 as a response to an invitation from the World Crafts Council (WCC) to attend its inaugural event in New York. Jane was the founding director of the Crafts Council of Australia (later renamed Craft Australia) from 1971 – 1992.
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The Craft Enquiry of 1973, initiated by the Australian Government, and Jane’s submissions to this enquiry paved the way for the formation of the Crafts Board at the Australia Council (now Creative Australia), which formed in 1993 to represent craft equally alongside visual arts, dance and literature. Jane was involved in the first bids for government funding for the crafts, Australia’s involvement in the World Crafts Council and its Asian Zone office, and the first national conferences and Crafts Expo’s.
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In 1988, Jane was awarded the Order of Australia for her services to the crafts and in 1992, Jane received the Australia Council’s Visual Arts/Craft Board Emeritus Medal and became an Honorary Member of the World Crafts Council that same year.
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RIP Jane Burns AM 04 May 1932 – 17 April 2024
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We sadly advise that Elenie Diacopoulos passed away on 14 January 2024. Elenie’s daughter Rhea (Moppy) graduated in the KRB Class of 1990.
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Elenie taught at the Junior School at Kincoppal Rose Bay for over 25 years and retired at the end of 2019. She taught many “English as a second language” (ESL) and newly-arrived overseas students who had very little English or none at all. Elenie loved working with these students and was highly regarded by the families. She often organised coffee mornings for the mothers to meet so they could get to know each other and practice English conversation themselves. Elenie was well-travelled, an avid reader and had many memories of former students of diverse nationalities who have been enriched by her teaching capabilities and devotion to their needs.
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Edwina Considine nee Kennedy had a long involvement and commitment to KRB. She was a KRB student from Year 5 – Year 12 (KRB 1979), a staff member in the Development Office 2000-2007, parent of Georgina Considine (Prep – Year 8, Leaving Class of 2014) and Sacre Coeur Association Committee member whose knowledge of and affection for so many of the RSCJs and older alumnae was invaluable.
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At school, Edwina had friendships across different groups in her year including many boarders. These friendships lasted her whole life. Edwina loved planning a social function, getting people together, and she applied this enthusiasm into instigating and organising most of the school reunions for the Class of 1979.
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Edwina’s working life was spent mainly in administration in various organisations including American Express, Wedgewood and various family businesses. She was a superb networker and her role as Alumnae & Events Manager in the KRB Advancement and Community Office made full use of her talent for communication, fundraising and event planning.
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Travel was a major passion in Edwina’s life and she regularly travelled to visit friends in Europe, the UK, Hawaii, Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Edwina was a devoted daughter to her late parents Ronald and Veronica, a proud mother of Georgina and a wonderful sister to Stephanie.
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Edwina passed away from complications following back surgery. At the celebration of her life, held at the Royal Sydney Golf Club, there was a huge turnout including many from the Class of 1979 and other KRB year groups who came to honour and remember our dear, funny, smart and generous friend.
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RIP Edwina – 02 May 1962 – 12 May 2024
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"title": "Rest in Peace – Gretchen Mary Kelly RSCJ",
"summary": "Vale Gretchen Mary Kelly RSCJ Gretchen Mary Kelly RSCJ was born in Melbourne in 1928. Her father was a general practitioner and surgeon and her mother a trained…",
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Vale Gretchen Mary Kelly RSCJ
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Gretchen Mary Kelly RSCJ was born in Melbourne in 1928. Her father was a general practitioner and surgeon and her mother a trained nurse. The family lived in Wangaratta, Victoria.
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Gretchen’s primary education was with the Brigidine Sisters and her secondary education was at Sacré Coeur in Melbourne. Gretchen was drawn to the spirituality of the Sacred Heart and felt called to a vocation as a Religious of the Sacred Heart entering the noviceship at Rose Bay in February 1946 and making her First Vows in August 1948. At that time, young religious took part in a Society Juniorate leading to a primary teaching qualification registered with the State of Victoria.
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In 1955, Gretchen made her Final Vows in Rome. Following that, she lived in the RSCJ Community of Sancta Sophia College, Sydney University and graduated with a BA majoring in English and History. Then, whilst teaching at Rose Bay and Stuartholme over the next few years, she undertook part-time study and gained a BA (Honours) and an MA in English Literature. Gretchen’s qualifications and experience prepared her for a new undertaking in 1968-1970, lecturing in education at Loreto Hall Teacher Training College in Auckland New Zealand.
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In 1970, Gretchen was appointed Mistress General (Principal) at Kincoppal, Elizabeth Bay. Gretchen later worked in other areas; building a Religion Program for State Schools in Brisbane, 1976-1984, working with an ecumenical group of collaborators, and in Catholic adult education publications in Sydney 1985-1995 where she worked with Monsignor Tony Doherty.
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All her life Gretchen offered her skills. When her health made it time to move to Karlaminda she worked with stroke victims, and helped those who were disabled and in need. When Gretchen died last week, the comment was made that, while most of us become grumpy at least sometimes, she never did during the long years when she needed care. That gentleness was apparent during the other memories shared with me for this eulogy. Perhaps one comment summed this up: ‘A highly intelligent woman, with great wit, humour and irony, suffering fools with subtle forbearance, spiritually astute… In her gentleness and her friendship, I found a person of great empathy and gentle guidance…. Her friendship was authentic and simple. She understood and defended her strengths and could smile at her limitations. Without fanfare she touched the lives of others.’
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Gretchen moved to St Joseph’s Nursing Home at Kensington in 2014 where she died peacefully on 24 January, 2024.
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An extract from the eulogy written and read at Gretchen’s funeral by Lynette Toohey RSCJ.
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After graduating from Kincoppal Rose Bay in 2017, Kyra completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and a Bachelor of Arts (History) with a minor in Psychology at UNSW. Kyra’s academic journey has been a blend of Arts and STEM, providing her with a unique perspective in her field.
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Whilst at UNSW, Kyra was the Executive President of the UNSW Mechatronics Society where she managed operations and an executive team for the university’s Engineering School Student Society. This involved recruiting a team of directors and subcommittee to facilitate large-scale events, workshops and projects as well as establishing and maintaining faculty, industry and student society links for collaboration. Kyra was also the President of the UNSW French Society and President of the Musical Theatre Society. She also served as a UNSW Engineering Student Ambassador for four years where she guided aspiring engineers, sharing her knowledge and experiences to help them navigate their academic journeys.
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As Project Manager of her final year Mechatronic Engineering thesis, Kyra and her team built a prototype machine to automate the installation and deployment of Klemmfix for Transport for NSW. Congratulations to Kyra and her team who were recently awarded the Best Undergraduate Final Year Thesis Award 2023 from UNSW‘s School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering !
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Now, in her professional role as a Graduate Software Engineer at Quantium, Kyra applies her technical skills to solve complex problems in software development in the Cloud Platform space.
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Kyra has joined the KRB Connect mentoring program and believes her diverse skill set in Arts and STEM enables her to provide a broad range of insight and perspective in these two different worlds. Kyra has served as a UNSW Engineering Student Ambassador for four years where she guided aspiring engineers sharing her knowledge and experiences to help them navigate their academic journeys.
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On International Women’s Day this year, Alumna Gabrielle (Gabby) Ebsworth hosted the fifth Future Women and First Nations Breakfast and discussion Panel in Sydney which reflected on the invaluable contributions of First Nations women to our society. The line-up of speakers featured remarkable First Nations voices sharing their stories and insights, including Tanya Hosch, Mundanara Bayles, Rachael Sarra, Jarin Baigent and Alicia Veasey.
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Gabby is currently working as a Project Lead – Indigenous Health at the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). Gabby operates her own consultancy business, Mirla Ditji, and is also a lecturer and tutor at the University of Melbourne within the Department of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Previously, Gabby has worked as a training consultant where she was responsible for providing culturally safe dermatology training for GP Registrars and as an Indigenous Research and Engagement Co-ordinator at the Australian Stroke Alliance.
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"summary": "The SCA have had a busy start to the year. We have hosted several events and have many more planned for the remainder of the year. The SCA was pleased to be…",
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The SCA have had a busy start to the year. We have hosted several events and have many more planned for the remainder of the year.
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The SCA was pleased to be able to facilitate a fund raiser just before Easter this year. We held a Hot Cross Bun Stall across the school. With the help of the students and staff, we were able to make a donation to Caritas Australia who work with the most marginalised communities in Australia and overseas.
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On Thursday 28th March the SCA was delighted to welcome our Classes of 2021, 2022 & 2023 to The Royal Oak in Double Bay for drinks and a catch up. It was lovely to see the girls and hear what they have all been up to since leaving KRB. It is important to us that our newest Alumnae know that they will always be an important part of our community and that the bonds of friendship they forged at school will only get stronger as the years roll on, no matter where they go or what they do.
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Our Annual Memorial Mass on Sunday 26th May was a beautiful celebration of love, life and our community. Our Chapel is at its most magnificent when full of people, music and song. The mass was so beautiful and moving, it is a privilege to be able to gather together to remember our loved ones. We extend our sincere thanks to Father Martin Maunsell, Esmey Herscovitch RSCJ, Mark Stubley, Kurt Ison, Josie Ryan and all those who helped prepare the mass.
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This year I will be supported by Vice President, Sarah Mullan (Smith, 1988) who has been a member of the committee for several years. Also new to our committee this year is Maryanne Doman (Ward, 1986) and Charlotte Norfolk.
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The 2023-2024 Sacré Coeur Association Committee is as follows:
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Josephine Giaouris, President (Donohoe, 1988)
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Sarah Mullan, Vice President (Smith, 1988)
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Harriet Wilson, Treasurer (1989)
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Anne-Marie Debelak, Secretary (Past Parent)
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Marian Creagh, Public Officer (Boyd, 1988)
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Phillipa Baker (Whalen, 1993)
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Michelle Bookallil (Carrigan, 1989)
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Maryanne Doman (Ward, 1986)
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Phoebe Malouf (O’Ryan, 1999)
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Charlotte Norfolk (Past Parent)
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Jacinta Spurrett (Lenehan, 1989)
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Sister Esmey Herscovitch (RSCJ Liaison)
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As we prepare for our upcoming events, I would like to thank Erica Thomas, Mary Cook and Victoria Dalton for their continued support of the SCA and we look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events which include the Alumane and Current Parents event, Alumnae Weekend, Year Group Reunions and Sandwiches and Song.
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Josephine Giaouris (Donohoe, 1988)
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Margaret and her twin sister Joan were born in Levin NZ on June 30, 1924. Margaret attended the mainly Maori convent school and spent her childhood roaming the countryside among hills, rivers and beaches, often on her bike with her seven brothers and sisters . At age 5, Margaret resolved to become a nun. Shortly afterwards, Margaret and her five sisters were sent to Sacré Coeur, Island Bay, NZ.
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Margaret loved Sacre Coeur, its ethos, its sense of internationality, the kindness of the nuns and the classic arts-based curriculum. Margaret was completely set on her hope to live in the love of the Sacred Heart and was Head Girl for two consecutive years.
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When she left school, Margaret enrolled for war-work in the Customs Department in Wellington, and attended daily Mass before going down to the waterfront for work each day. In 1942, Japanese submarines lurked in Sydney Harbour but she was allowed to go by flying boat to Rose Bay and took to religious life in the Melbourne Noviceship. After completing an Arts degree at Sydney University and going to “Probation” in Rome in 1951, she began ten very happy years in our secondary schools of Kincoppal, Baradene and Island Bay, teaching religion, history, maths and languages. Margaret also taught singing, staged operettas and loved playing the organ in the chapel.
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From 1961-1969 Margaret was a lecturer at Loreto Hall Teachers College, teaching adult students mainly from other Religious Orders. Two years on the staff of Christ College in Melbourne followed, in a much broader co-educational context. From 1972-197, Margaret worked as a Primary Schools Adviser, touring the Auckland Diocese from the Hokianga to Taumarunui.
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In the mid-Seventies, the post-Vatican II “changes” began in the Church and the Society and Margaret spent five unsettled years, partly doing further studies at Melbourne University and partly being “renewed” by roaming alone through Israel and Europe, based in RSCJ communities. For two years, she taught at Woldingham, one of our sister schools in England. On her return to New Zealand in 1982, Margaret worked first for eight years in the Catholic Education Office in Wellington, then for eight years in Christchurch, where the NCRS and other Adult Education programmes took her driving all over the South Island.
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Then, after being in charge at Baradene, from 1999 to 2001, Margaret joined the “Westie” community at Massey and spent seven happy years combining parish activities there with ten years as a Defender of the Bond in the Diocesan Marriage Tribunal. After a fall in 2015 she had to give up driving, was confined to a walker and finally took off her veil which she had worn faithfully up to that point as a matter of principle.
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When old age makes it impossible for us to continue in a full-time apostolate, we look for new ways of manifesting the love of Jesus. We are called not only to accept the love and service of others, but to give to others the love that we have drawn throughout life from the Heart of Christ.
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The Baradene community will miss Margaret but we can rejoice together that her steadfast faith is now receiving its reward and that she now sees the great Love of her life, and in that joy is reunited with her beloved parents and Molly, Pat, Marie, Bill, Joan, Jean and Peter.
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Margaret passed away peacefully on 5 February 2024.
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Requiescant in peace
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This is an extract from the eulogy prepared by Elizabeth Snedden RSCJ and read by Anne de Stacpoole RSCJ who attended Erskine College (formerly Sacré Coeur, Island Bay) with Margaret D’Ath RSCJ.
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Our new Head of Tennis at KRB is Brooke Leavens, an alumna from the Class of 1997 who began her KRB journey at Barat-Burn. Brooke started playing national tennis at the age of ten. She went on to win the Tildesley Shield in Year 12 and was the first and only student from KRB to win the singles event in history of the Sheild. She also qualified for and played in the Junior Australian Open at Melbourne Park and ranked 7th in Australia. After leaving KRB, she received a tennis scholarship to Brigham Young University (BYU), a NCAA Division 1 US College. “The College experience was an amazing one, the travel, the training, the sponsorships and the friendships formed were second to none.”
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Brooke has had extensive experience running tennis programs for schools and is excited to be back at her old school hoping to ignite the same passion she has for the game with the younger generation.
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The new KRB Tennis Program will feature elite coaches from Royal Sydney, International ATP tennis players and coaches from neighboring Private schools . The program will offer private lessons, group lessons, Tildesley Shield training squads, IPSHA training, Performance squads and team practice. Our Junior school students will have opportunities to compete in competitions against other schools to better prepare them for competitive high school tennis. The approach to tennis in this new program is holistic and includes specialized fitness training and conditioning. Tennis camps will be held when interest piques for this lifelong sport.
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“I am very excited to be revamping the program to create a nurturing, supportive and highly professional approach. Students will be fostered to achieve excellence through high expectations and access to resources and support.”
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At the heart of our School is the exquisite Chapel, regarded by many as the finest work of the renowned architect John Horbury Hunt. Canadian-born Hunt was commissioned in 1883 by Mother Febronie Vercruysse to design the buildings for the newly founded Rose Bay Convent of the Sacred Heart. The buildings are regarded as “a supreme example of Hunt’s expertise in grouping different elements into a complex, yet never complicated, whole”1. The pièce de resistance is the early English Gothic Chapel, with its magnificent stained-glass windows and white marble altar, which was dedicated by Cardinal Moran on 21 November 1900.
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If the Chapel is the heart of the School, then its heartbeat is the Puget Organ, the only organ of its kind in Australia. Originally built in 1890 by the firm of Theodore Puget Pere et Fils of Toulouse for the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Bordeaux, the organ was sent to Sydney after anti-religious laws resulted in the closure of the Society’s convents in France. To avoid its confiscation by the French government, Mother General Mabel Digby sent the organ, along with the stalls, pulpit and confessional from the Senior Boarding School in Paris, to Rose Bay. Although it arrived in 1904, the organ remained in its crates until November 1905. The Convent House Journal of the time records “Funds are low. Our Mother General wishes us, however, to put up the organ at her own expense. We are beginning to unpack it.”
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(photo of Sr Cec Amiet and Sr Margaret Lentaigne at the console of the Puget Organ c1954-55]
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Over the years, the organ underwent a number of repairs, before major renovations were carried out in 1960. The main change was the conversion of the action from mechanical to electro-pneumatic, in keeping with a trend of the time. New soundboards and console were also installed.
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Despite the work done to modernize the organ, inherent problems emerged and increasing deterioration outpaced repairs, raising serious concerns for the survival of the organ. Driven by the indominable Ann Henderson and the late Patricia Horsley (both past presidents of the Chapel Society) and fierce advocates for the Puget Organ’s restoration, and Pastor de Lasala, the entire organ was dismantled in January 2005 and all its original casework and pipes were shipped to France. Following restoration work in France by several French organ builders, the organ was returned to Sydney in January 2009. The restoration was completed in situ in 2011, ensuring that the unique French romantic voice of this cultural treasure was once again heard in our Chapel.
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(photo of Sr Cec Amiet and Sr Margaret Lentaigne at the console of the restored Puget Organ, in 2011)
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Alumna Caroline Boyd (Aders, 1995) was awarded the Barranjoey Pin at a special ceremony at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron in September, 2023.
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The Australian Sailing Team Alumni Program, the Barranjoey Pin, originated in 2018. It is designed to acknowledge the legacy and history of Olympic and Paralympic class sailing in Australia. Every athlete who has represented Australia at either an Olympic Class World Sailing Championship, International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU) Women’s World Championship, Olympic Games or Paralympic Games prior to 2006 and achieved a Top 10 performance receives a uniquely numbered Pin to commemorate their achievement.
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Caroline’s love of sailing began as a child where she sailed small dinghies (Flying Elevens) at the Vaucluse Amateur 12’ Sailing Club. After school, whilst studying at Sydney University and living at Sancta Sophia College, Caroline joined the Sydney Uni Women’s Sailing Club, where she became the President of the Sailing Committee and sailed in intervarsity competitions. Shortly after leaving Uni, Caroline began sailing Ynglings, which for a very brief time became an Olympic class.
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After University, Caroline was selected for the Australian Yngling class team. The team spent 3 years campaigning for the 2004 Olympics; travelling throughout Europe competing every year on the Olympic class circuit (and back home in Australia each summer). During that time, Caroline was an NSWIS and AIS Scholarship holder, was twice nominated for Australian Female Sailor of the Year, and won state and national titles, as well as placing at many European and World Championship events. Caroline’s best international results were 1st at the 2002 Pre-Olympics Test Event in Athens, Greece, 2nd at the 2003 Hyeres Olympic Classes Race week in France, 9th at the 2003 Open World Championships and 7th at the 2004 Yngling Open World Championships.
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Having retired from racing competitively, Caroline now works as a Communications Manager with a NSW Government agency. Her family has many ties to KRB with her two sisters also attending KRB; Anne-Maree (1988) is now a Consultant Anesthetist in Victoria and Elizabeth (1989) is the Gallery Curator at the Mudgee Arts Precinct. Caroline’s mother, Celine was employed as the School Nurse in the KRB Infirmary from 1992 until the end of 2007.
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Both Caroline and her sister, Elizabeth have Year 7 daughters currently boarding at KRB. Whilst Caroline is excited that sailing is now offered as an extra-curricular sport/activity for students, her daughter Harriet, has not yet shown a desire to get on the water being firmly focused on touch rugby, swimming and cross country activities !
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Congratulations to Sowan Hong (2008) who has recently been awarded the Said Prize at the University of Oxford, UK. Sowan completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2021 and graduated with Distinction. The Said Prize is awarded to the student with the best academic results amongst the 350+ cohort.
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Upon graduation from KRB in 2008, Sowan attended the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra where she completed a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance with a High Distinction.
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Sowan is currently working as an investment professional at a Private Equity firm, Federated Hermes GPE, as part of the European investment and portfolio management team in London. Previous to this, Sowan worked as a Risk Consultant at KPMG across Sydney, London and Edinburgh offices, and as a senior Internal Auditor and Finance Manager at Legal and General Investment Management. She also worked as a Head of Finance for a healthcare start-up during her MBA.
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Sowan has offered to mentor any of our alumna who would like advice regarding MBA studies, working in London or in Private Equity. Please advise Victoria Dalton if you would like more information.
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I’m studying a 5-year Integrated Masters (MPhys) in Mathematical Physics, which means by the time I graduate I would have completed both my Masters and Bachelor’s degree. In Scotland, the degree system is one year longer than most other universities, meaning more flexibility is offered around your courses and you can take different classes which don’t necessarily pertain to your degree. As a result, I’m studying both maths and physics, but am also taking a course in Japanese after having travelled there for a month prior to my studies. I’ve loved all of my classes to date and the flexibility has really allowed me to hone-in on my interests and find prospective specialisations for later in my degree, such as astro, nuclear or particle physics.
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In memoriam
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We remember those members of our community who have recently died and keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jan Carroll (RB 1957) on 30 June 2023
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Dr Bernadette Schedvin (Marshall, RB 1957) on 3 August 2023
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Alys Anne Powell (Duncan, RB 1950) on 4 August 2023
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Mary May Kellow (Gillespie (RB 1949) on 30 August 2023
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Marianne Desmond (Ryan, K 1979) on 6 September 2023
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Sister of Denise Jones (1974)
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Dorothy Payten (K 1948) on 13 September 2023
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Susan Holdsworth (Hughes, RB 1956) on 18 September 2023
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Sister of Elizabeth Hughes (RB 1964)
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Geraldine Hynek (Dwyer, K 1955) on 20 October 2023
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Mary Bayldon (RB 1959) on 28 October 2023
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Pam Suttor (RB 1955 & 1956) on 31 October 2023
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Marianne Payten (RB 1960) on 27 November 2023
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Sister of Helen Malloy (1949)
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Sister of Jan Payten (1952)
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Sister of Kathryn Mason (1953)
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Suzanne Smith on 25 July 2023
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Mother of Emily Smith (Year 12)
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Roger Arundell on 30 July 2023
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Father of Rosie Arundell (2021)
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Father of Lucy Arundell (Year 9)
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Philip Last on 20 August 2023
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Father of Susannah Last (1986)
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Vincent O’Connor on 20 August 2023
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Father of Emma Mills (1990)
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Father of Sara O’Connor (1991)
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Maggie Tynan on 29 September 2023
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Mother of Cait Tynan (1985)
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Mother of Jacinta Tynan (1987)
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Mother of Ro Brownie (1988)
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Mother of Bubs Kelly (1993)
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Grandmother of Phoebe Brownie (Year 9)
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Grandmother of Sami Brownie (Year 7)
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Grandmother of Molly Kelly (Year 10)
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Grandmother of Emme Kelly (Year 9)
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Grandmother of Jessica Kelly (Year 7)
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Patricia Margaret Coyle RSCJ AO on 3 October 2023
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In early October, Patricia Coyle died in the Mount St Joseph’s Home at Randwick after a prolonged period of ill health. She was born in Sydney as the only daughter, with two younger brothers (Geoffrey & Dennis), to Charles Coyle and Hazel (née Bayliss) on 27 October 1929, and thus died just before her 96th birthday.
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Patricia left school at 15 for office work at a Dairy Food Manufacturer with evening study (accounting & comptometry) transferring after two years to laboratory work with the same employer. Then, after a further three years, she transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital Laboratories. In 1952 she matriculated to University having studied privately whilst working as a laboratory technician. Patricia then enrolled at Sydney University Medical School, living in Sancta Sophia College, and graduated BSc (Med) Hons 1959 & MBBS 1960. She did her Internship at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), and in 1961 she entered the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, professing in Rome on 2 July 1969. Patricia never spoke about what had motivated her to enter the Society and avoided any queries on the topic. At that time it was not possible in the Society to practice medicine so Patricia began teaching in secondary schools (Rose Bay, Sydney & Baradene College, Auckland).
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In 1969-70, Patricia studied for her Diploma of Pastoral Theology at the University of Montreal, Canada. Her Religious Society then suggested that she train as an anaesthetist to enable her to carry out missionary medical work in Africa for the Society. This specialisation occurred in Auckland and Sydney (FFARACS 1978). Following 18 months Staff Specialist experience mainly in intensive care at Lidcombe Hospital, she then in 1981 completed a six month course for the Dip.Trop.Med (School of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium), and moved to Kampala, Uganda, as Consultant Anaesthetist Mission Hospitals 1983-84, & then Senior Lecturer in Anaesthesia at Makerere University 1985-89 where she established the Diploma of Anaesthesia and degree of Master of Medicine (Anaesthetics). During much of her time in Kampala, the Ugandan Bush War 1980-86 was occurring. When the post-graduate degrees were established Patricia retired leaving the first graduates she had trained in charge of anaesthesia.
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In 1992, after a refresher year in anaesthetics at Concord Hospital in Sydney, Patricia spent a year as Associate Professor at the Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia. This was the first year following the Ethiopian Civil War of 1974-91 and unfortunately Ethiopia was still relatively unstable. Patricia considered that she was not able to improve either the teaching or clinical activities and left Addis Ababa after the year. More missionary work followed in 1992-93 at Red Cross Hospitals on the Thai-Cambodian border (Khao-I-Dang) and in Quetta, Pakistan, returning to Sydney in 1994 with some VMO sessions at RPAH and a Staff Specialist position at the United Dental Hospital Sydney. Later she worked as a part-time Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine at RPAH, Balmain & Sydney Hospitals.
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Following her experience of wars in both Africa and Asia, Patricia became a passionate opponent of land mines joining the Campaign to Ban Landmines (CBL), as she had seen all too often the appalling destruction these mines had inflicted often on innocent civilians who had inadvertently walked into a mined area resulting in devastating injuries. During her debilitating final illness when she knew she was failing she arranged for a trusted friend to take on her passionate opposition to these land mines in the CBL.
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Patricia’s experience in Africa made her an expert in Third World anaesthesia for which she was recognised by the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain & Ireland with the Pask Certificate of Honour (1984), and Fellowship of the FA,RCS by election (1988) which later became FRCA. She also became an editor for WFSA Electronic Publishing, and as an invited contributor to both the WFSA and the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics (Oxford) courses on “Difficult Anaesthesia”.
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Patricia was an extremely humble person who never pushed herself forward, and often had to be coaxed to contribute her experience to clinical discussions, which when she did were invariably succinct and completely relevant contributions. Her faith was a major sustaining joy but she never evangelised, though she was always very pleased and happy to discuss her faith and how it might help others in difficult situations. Sadly her last years were marred by dementia. She will be remembered by all who knew her professionally as an excellent anaesthetist who devoted the major part of her professional life to missionary and anaesthetic work in the developing world.
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This year, we celebrated the 100th birthday of Shirley O’Shea (McAllister) MBE with an afternoon tea at Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Shirley graduated from Kincoppal in 1938 and is our oldest living Alumna.
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In attendance, was Principal Erica Thomas, Mary Cook, Mary Shanahan RSCJ and Tracy Bradford (School Archivist). Many memories were shared from Shirley’s school days at Kincoppal and Tracy presented Shirley with momentos and copies of some of the school magazines printed at the time Shirley was at school.
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Shirley was born in Sydney in 1923 and has lived in Sydney for most of her life. She grew up within a medical family and married the late Dr Desmond O’Shea, an obstetrician. Shirley has always been actively involved in Sydney’s cultural and charitable life, earning an MBE for her philanthropic work in 1974. Shirley is very passionate about Art and has been a member of the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales since the Art Gallery’s members organization commenced in 1953. She is it’s longest-serving member.
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Shirley was delighted to share the photos and letter that she received from King Charles and Queen Camilla to commemorate this special milestone. Shirley also received a letter from the Governor General of Australia, David Hurley.
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Happy 100th birthday Shirley O’Shea MBE !
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General Practitioner, Australian National Champion Bridge player, Mother of four, Grandmother of seven, Competitive Tennis player and Parish Councillor. Kinga Moses (Gorondy-Novak, 1962) has had a full, active and wonderful life since arriving on Australian shores as a Hungarian Refugee in 1957.
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Kinga Gorondy-Novak was born as a refugee in Austria at the end of WWII. She returned with her mother to Hungary when she was 18 months old. The plan was to reunite with Kinga’s father, a high ranking officer in the Hungarian Army, who had fled Hungary for Argentina. Sadly, their reunion never took place as the Iron Curtain descended.
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Kinga grew up in Magyavovar, a small town in the north western Hungarian countryside. She lived with her mother and maternal grandparents and the family owned a large factory which produced linen goods. Her grandfather’s factory was nationalised in 1948 and in the final days of the Hungarian Revolution in 1956, the factory was seized. Moving to Budapest to join her mother, Kinga witnessed the revolution unfold and then with the dangers of the uprising, and the certainty of oppressive rule returning, Kinga and her mother fled Hungary, avoiding Russian guards by walking across the border to Austria in the middle of the night.
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With the aid of her grandfather’s friend, Kinga and her mother were then transported to Vienna and shortly afterwards, applied to move to Australia as refugees.
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Upon arrival in 1957, along with 150 other Hungarian refugees, Kinga and her mother were housed at Biloela. Kinga’s mother and paternal Grandmother had attended a Sacred Heart School in Hungary and she approached the Sister of the Sacred Heart at Kincoppal who accepted Kinga as a weekly boarder in Year 6 at the age of 12. Kinga recalls not being able to speak a word of English and was eternally grateful to meet two sisters at the school who spoke Hungarian.
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Kinga enjoyed her time at Kincoppal and excelled at Biology, Chemistry and Maths with a keen interest in studying Medicine at University. On graduating, she studied medicine at Sydney University after earning a Commonwealth Scholarship.
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In her second year at University, Kinga joined a tennis club at the CYO (Catholic Youth Organisation) where she met Neville Moses who had recently completed Law School and had begun to practise as a solicitor. They married two years later.
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By 1970, Kinga had graduated from Uni and began practising as a GP. She had previously worked as an intern at Prince of Wales Hospital and Prince Henry Hospital as both a Junior and Senior Resident. She then spent some time working as a Locum before joining a practice at Malabar. During this period, Kinga also welcomed four children with Neville and whilst she worked less hours she filled the time with learning to play bridge.
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In 1970, Kinga earned a place in the NSW Women’s Bridge team and she travelled to Perth to compete in the Australian Championships. This win was the first of seven as a member of the NSW Women’s Bridge team at the Australian National Conference (ANC). Other winning years included winning the women’s pairs at the 1984, 1989 ANC, and being a part of the winning women’s teams at the 1990 Spring Nationals. In 1993, Kinga formed part of a team with Neville as Playing Captain which won the NSW Open Teams competition. Kinga also went on to win the ANC Women’s pairs in 1996 and 1998.
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Kinga continues to play bridge today after almost 58 years of competition. She is known for her aggressive bidding style and a never-say-die attitude which has rescued a number of matches over the years. When she is not at the bridge table, Kinga can still be found on the tennis court. She is a member of the St George Illawara Tennis Association and plays competitively twice a week.
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Kinga has twice sat on the Parish Council at St Andrews Catholic Church at Malabar and St Agnes’ Catholic Church at Matraville. She has enjoyed her work on such matters as purchasing the convent buildings from the Sisters, making recommendations and carrying forward the Plenary council.
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Kinga enjoys spending time with her four children and seven grandchildren. Her family has always been a priority and at one time in her house in Malabar there were four generations of her family living together.
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And finally, although having reached 78 years of age, Kinga still practices medicine (although with reduced hours) at Maroubra Medical Centre and in 1995 completed a Masters degree in Gerontology.
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On Monday, 22 October, we welcomed Alumnae who had graduated from KRB 50 years ago or more for the much loved, annual Sandwiches and Song Event.
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Commencing with Morning Tea served in Chapel Square, the ladies then attended a Liturgy in the Chapel. This was an opportunity for prayer, reflection and song with soloist, Josie Ryan, accompanied by KRB Music Teacher Mark Stubley playing the organ.
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Lunch was served in the MTC where ladies sat with their year group classmates. The Junior School Choir sang several songs for the group before Vanessa Gorman (Alumnae and current parent) spoke about the benefits and opportunities provided to her daughter Francesca who is the current recipient of the Mary Shanahan Scholarship.
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We celebrated the school reunions of several year groups with special mention being made of one attendee, Shirley O’Shea, having left Kincoppal in 1938.
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Please note Sandwiches and Song will be held on Monday, 11 November in 2024.
In 2022, I was accepted into Kings College and to the University of Queensland. Originally, I was nervous to move to a different state especially because I didn’t know anyone in Brisbane. Meeting completely new people and having to build new friendships, the chaos of fresher week and the boot camp, and life without aircon have all been a real challenge and I have had to work hard to acclimatize!
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Now that I have completed my first year of Uni, I am confident that it has been the best decision I have ever made. By being at a college, you are able to attend many sporting, cultural, and social events held throughout the year by all the different colleges.
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I am currently studying a Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management at UQ, which is in central Brisbane, Queensland. Some of the subjects I have been studying are Economics of Hospitality & Events, Sustainability of Tourism, Visitor Experience and Marketing, and other fundamental business subjects such as Accounting and Management. I absolutely love my degree so far; the assignments are different and creative and most of my lecturers have previous experience in the industry which makes the lecturers and tutorials engaging and interesting.
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Living in Brisbane feels much more relaxed than Sydney. The UQ campus is vast and around the outskirts is ‘College Road’ where all the different colleges are located. Brisbane is mostly sunny and hot and luckily Kings is the only college with a swimming pool, making it a very social place! Perhaps the best part of my university experience is the way the college becomes your community. We all play sport together, support all the other Kings teams, go out together, get involved in different initiatives together and more. Specifically, this year I was part of the “Kings in Pink” committee which is an annual event which raises money for breast cancer. The day consisted of brunch, a 5km run, and speeches where the college students and parents come together and raise money for Project Pink. This was a real highlight of the college calendar. It was great for me to have my own mum join me for the weekend and show her around the college and Uni.
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For all the excitement, living in a different state makes me much more appreciative of going home. The time I spend at home is more special and it’s also amazing to catch up with girls from KRB and hear about all their experiences. I am quite lucky that although UQ can feel like a world away, the short flights make it quite easy for me to head home. Overall, moving to Brisbane and going to Kings – like being at KRB – is an amazing experience and I am so grateful to have this opportunity.
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As another school year comes to a close, we congratulate the Class of 2023 on their achievements and wish them well for the future, whatever it holds.
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In many ways, this time of year is one of reflection so this final instalment of “From the Archives” looks back on some of the changes to the final years of secondary school education, and the evolution of the system of examination.
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Many of us are familiar with, and are products of, the six years of high school education which culminates in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination. Some will also recall the School Certificate examination, which was held at the end of Year 10 until it was replaced in 2012 by the Record of School Achievement (RoSA). The School Certificate examination was first held in 1965, at the end of “Fourth Form”, the fourth year of the secondary education course. It had replaced the Intermediate Certificate, which was last held under the old system of secondary education in 1963.
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The Intermediate Certificate examination was first held in 1912, conducted by the Board of Examiners (members of whom were drawn from the University of Sydney and the Department of Education). When it was first introduced, the examination was taken at the end of the second year of secondary school. From 1919, it was taken after three years.
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Over the years, a school assessment component was introduced to both the School Certificate and the HSC. One thing that has remained constant is the looming presence of a final examination marking the formal end of secondary schooling. And as those of us who have “survived” the experience can attest, while important, it is not the “be all and end all”.
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During a recent trip to Sydney, Alumna Alixandra Kupcik returned to Kincoppal-Rose Bay to visit her previous teachers Principal Erica Thomas and Marg Ferguson. Alix, who graduated in the Class of 2002, is currently living in Los Angeles where she works as an actress, singer, voiceover artist, writer and producer.
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Alix commenced her education at KRB in Yr 9 and studied Elective Music to HSC Level. She was very active in the school choral program and was recognized for her beautiful vocal resonance. With Alix’s mother an opera singer, performing at the Old Tivoli Theatre in Sydney, and her uncle a concert pianist, Alix’s youth was spent submersed in film, music and theatre.
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After graduating from KRB, Alix attended the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television in Sydney and then moved to New York City to pursue her dreams of acting, singing and performing. Alix spent a summer at The Actors Studio in NYC and then pursued a career in Cabaret where she spent the next five years singing in venues in Sydney, Melbourne and New York with two of her own shows entitled “New York a State of Mind” and “Reflections” which she produced, wrote and arranged. Her creative endeavours extended beyond the stage, and Alix went on to curate a series of stage productions, including “Orpheus” and the Sydney premiere of John Patrick Shanley’s Academy Award-winning play, “The Big Funk“, in which she not only took the lead role but also produced.
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Alix is also actively involved in packaging and financing feature films and continues to work as a jazz, cabaret, and musical theatre-style singer and songwriter. Her songwriting can be enjoyed on various streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and Amazon.
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In 2016, Alix moved to Beverley Hills, California where she recently launched her business, LA Connect. LA Connect focuses on connecting talent, businesses and startup brands (with a particular focus on Australian brands) and talent new to Los Angeles.
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Amid all of Alix’s diverse artistic pursuits, she was excited to recently be chosen to appear in the 2023 Mailchimp global commercial campaign which can currently be found on Billboards, online platforms and television screens across the globe.
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It was wonderful to have Alix visit the school and we wish her continued success as she returns to Los Angeles to spend the next couple of months performing and singing at the Living Room at the Peninsula Hotel, Beverley Hills.
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The Class of 1957 recently joined together to celebrate their 65 year reunion. A two day celebration was held with the first event at the home of Bettena Henty followed up on the next day, with tables at Sandwiches and Song. It was wonderful for so many ladies to be able to get together with many travelling interstate to join in on the festivities ! Thank you to Bettena Henty (Madden), Penny Reardon (Boys) and Kate Perkins (Hayes) for their organization and hospitality.
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The Kincoppal Class of 1970 were not able to have their 50 year reunion “on time” due to COVID, however they did finally get together for a high tea at the home of Michelle Feehan at the end of 2022. Many stores were swapped and friendships renewed.
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The 1970 Kincoppal class had been very small in the Junior School (about 20 girls) and was augmented significantly in Year 7 (1965) with many girls arriving from Rose Bay, due to a decision that all the girls at Rose Bay, would have to become boarders from Year 7. At 40 girls, our class was bigger than any before it at Kincoppal. Our class size restricted the number of classrooms we could use and essentially meant we had the same classroom for several years – until that room was turned into the “library” and we were migrated to the Boarders study room on the top floor.
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The group remembered their fabulous teachers Mrs Fox, Mrs Bourke, Mrs Radziminski, Ms Barbarian, Mrs Guy as well as Sr Hayes, Sr Kenny, Sr Hore, Sr Kennedy and many more. They reminisced about rounders on the point, the Sickroom at the door to the Flat roof and Sr Hayes borrowing a student’s car to drive ill students to their homes !
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Ladies travelled from Queensland, Melbourne, Berrima and the Central Coast. They saluted those that were unable to join them for the festivities and remembered those ladies that had passed away; Patrica Anthony, Kerry Bourke (Barrett) and Robin Pearce. RIP.
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There was a great turnout for the Class of 1983 who gathered for lunch at the 18 Footers in Double Bay in June 2023 for their 40 year reunion. Many travelled from regional NSW, and several ladies travelled interstate from Brisbane and Melbourne. It was a fabulous day, with lots of happy memories shared. Thank you to Gerri Coy for organizing this event.
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On Saturday, 7 October, as part of our Alumnae Weekend, we welcomed the Class of 1993 back to Kincoppal-Rose Bay for their 30 year school reunion.
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Ladies travelled from regional areas of NSW to attend the school tour and enjoyed refreshments on the Harbour Terrace afterwards.
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Many of this group had not returned to KRB for several years and were impressed with the addition of the Maureen Tudehope Centre, the Yr 12 Learning Hub and the conversion of the Sheldon swimming pool into the decked and landscaped area for educational and recreational activities and learning.
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Thank you to the organisers Pip Baker (Whalen) and Claudia McInerney (Killian).
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The Class of 2018 returned to school on the Alumnae Weekend to celebrate their 5 year reunion. It was wonderful to welcome back nearly 50 students from this year group. The school tour brought back lots of great memories and the students especially enjoyed visiting the Yr 12 Hub which was in it’s final stages of completion as they embarked on their HSC, five years ago.
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After refreshments on the Harbour Terrace, the Class of 2018 regrouped at the Royal Hotel in Paddington.
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Thank you to organiser Georgia Strain for co-ordinating this event.
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Our inaugural Alumnae weekend continued on Saturday, 7 October as we welcomed the Class of 2003 back to Kincoppal-Rose Bay for their 20 year reunion.
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A large group enjoyed a tour of the school before moving to the Harbour Terrace for refreshments in the sunshine. Many attended from rural NSW and interstate with one Alumna managing to co-ordinate the reunion with a trip home from London to visit family. It was also wonderful to welcome our youngest ever attendee in baby Tom, not yet two months old !
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The 2003 year group then continued their reunion celebrations at the Lord Dudley Hotel in Paddington.
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Huge thanks to the organisers, Sophie Moran, Pip Simmons, Rebecca Page and Katherine Williams.
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The Class of 1998 gathered together for dinner and drinks at the Royal Oak on 23 October to celebrate 25 years since graduation from KRB. It was a great evening with lots of laughter and sharing of all the fun memories from our school days.
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The Class of 1986 finally got together to celebrate their 35 year (+ 2 year) school reunion on Sunday, 3 December. Over 50 ladies were in attendance. It was fabulous to have international guest Jo-Ann Chin (Foung) attend from Papua New Guinea. Jo-Ann had not been able to attend a reunion since graduation. We also welcomed several ladies from interstate and regional NSW. It was wonderful to hear from Dr Piera Kohout (Taylor) and Annabel Dominguez who spoke to the group after the lunch, sharing stories about the paths their lives have taken since leaving KRB. It was a truly special day and night rekindling friendships with plans already underway for our 40th year reunion celebration.
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We would like to thank the Class of 1986 who have made donations, in the lead up to their reunion, to the Mary Shanahan Scholarship, The Indigenous Fund and the KRB Bursary program. These donations provide an opportunity for students whose families are in need of financial assistance to access general tuition, boarding, uniforms and/or laptops.
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Class of 1964 – Organiser Jill Graham. Details to be confirmed.
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Class of 1984 – Organiser Sarah Stein. Details to be confirmed.
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It was wonderful to be able to host the Sacré Coeur Association Card Day again after an absence of four years. Alumnae, current and past parents and friends enjoyed a morning tea and were welcomed by Principal Erica Thomas and President of the Sacré Coeur Association, Georgina Senes.
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Following card play, a delicious lunch was served before the guests then continued playing cards throughout the afternoon and as well participated in a Raffle with items donated by the Sacré Coeur Association.
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Available to purchase on the day were items of merchandise recently produced and curated by the Sacré Coeur Committee including branded caps, visors, tea towels, umbrellas and jewellery. For more information and to view the order form for merchandise, please click here
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All monies raised through the Raffle will be directed to the new SCA NSW Bursary.
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The Sacré Coeur Association has curated a group of KRB Cor Unum branded products just for you, your family and friends.
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All profits raised from the sale of these items, will be directed to The Sacré Coeur Association of NSW Bursary will be offered for the first time in 2024.
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Class of 1997- 25th(ish) Reunion, 11th Feb, 2023
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After the last few years of a Global Pandemic, international and state boarders being closed, loved ones getting sick, milestones that we may have had to miss, there is light at the end of that foggy tunnel, and we are finally out the other side! That in itself is worth celebrating!
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The Class of 1997 reunion was a little late, but what is a few months delay, compared to no reunion at all? So, a belated 25th (ish) year reunion went ahead. On Saturday 11th Feb, nearly a third of the graduating class came together for a tour of the school, and canapes on the terrace. They then went on to drinks at the Golden Sheaf to catch up on everyone’s news, stories, hugs and laughs.
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Ladies travelled from as far south as Country Victoria and as North as Yamba and from all around NSW – from Orange, Forbes, Griffith and the Hunter Valley to Newcastle, Canberra and Cooma There were also local Sydney residents, spanning from the North Shore, Northern Beaches, Inner West, Eastern and southern suburbs! Others had planned to come from QLD and even USA, but last-minute travel cancellations meant that they had to miss the occasion- next time! It was not just a reunion, but a celebration of old friends getting together, to re-ignite our lifelong friendships. We laughed, cried, empathised and laughed some more on what each and every one of us have accomplished, endured and triumphed at over the past 3-5 years. On reflection, and many photos, it appears that the Holy Water blessed for us by the late Monsignor has kept us all looking very youthful! Bless! Thank you KRB Alumnae Coordinator, Victoria, for allowing us to go down memory lane once again, and re-connect with old friends – hugs all around!
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Class of 2013 – 10 year Reunion, 25 March 2023
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It was wonderful to welcome the Class of 2013 back to KRB for their 10 year reunion. A small year group of 52 students enjoyed revisiting their classrooms, art rooms, dining room, the MTC and marvelling at the new building additions such as the Year 12 Learning Hub and the lunch area and deck conversion of the old swimming pool. Alumna travelled from many regional locations such as Canberra, Orange, Wagga Wagga and Wollongong. A wonderful day was had by all – reminiscing about their school days whilst sipping champagne on the Harbour Terrace. Thank you to Sarah Smith for organising a wonderful afternoon and evening.
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Class of 1973 – 50 year reunion on 24 March, 2023
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The Class of 1973 was welcomed back to KRB to celebrate their 50 year reunion. The ladies attended a Reunion Mass in the KRB Chapel celebrated by Father Christopher Slattery of the Rose Bay Parish. Readings were chosen Jo Manion and Tricia Egan wrote the Prayers of the Faithful. Special mention was made of Sister Philomene Tiernan who was Head of Boarding during the time the ladies attended KRB. Mark Stubley, KRB Head of Music, volunteered to play the piano throughout the Mass.
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After Mass, Morning Tea was served in Chapel Square where the ladies gathered and had the opportunity to meet Principal Erica Thomas. Fifty ladies attended the reunion with three ladies travelling from USA (Texas and San Francisco) and one lady from Japan. There were many who had travelled from interstate and regional NSW.
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After Morning Tea, the reunion group moved to the Royal Sydney Golf Club for a luncheon where speeches were made and many school stories and photos were shared. A further catch up was organised the next day which included partners at the Lord Dudley Hotel in Woollahra.
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Our thanks to organisers Joanne Manion (Meagher), Alison Wall (Magney) and Sue Lynch (McGrath).
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Class of 1988 – 35 year reunion on 1 April 2023
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We welcomed the Class of 1988 to KRB for their 35 year reunion with the day commencing with a very special Reunion Mass held in the school Chapel. Father Tom Stevens celebrated Mas which was held in memory of Louise Remond. Louise’s parents, her siblings and their families attended alongside 50 Alumnae from the Class of 1988.
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After Mass, everyone gathered for glass of champagne before meeting for lunch at the Bellevue Hotel in Paddington. Anna Last travelled from USA to attend with many others travelling from interstate and also from regional NSW.
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Thank you to Sarah Mullan (Smith), Josie Giaouris (O’Donoghue) and Natasha Nankivell for coordinating and organising the days’ events.
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RIP Lousie Remond 9 July 1971 – 1 April 2020
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Class of 1968 – 55 year reunion
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The Rose Bay graduating Class of 1968 recently gathered together for a small reunion at the Queen Mary Club in Hobart, Tasmania. This reunion celebrated 55 years since graduation.
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With just one friend from the Class of 1968 living in Tasmania, and after many years of reunions being held in Sydney and Brisbane, this year the Class decided to travel to Tasmania to celebrate their school friendships together. A very enjoyable couple of days was had by all.
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Thank you to Fran Millar (Edwards) for organising.
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Upcoming Reunions
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Reunions that have been organized on the Alumnae Weekend to be held at KRB on Saturday, 7 October are as follows:
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Class of 1993 – 30 year reunion. Organisers Pippa Baker and Claudia McInerney
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Class of 2003 – 20 year reunion. Organisers Sophie Moran
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Class of 2018 – 5 year reunion. Organisers Georgia Strain, Niamh Tomlinson
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On Sunday, 28 May, we welcomed many of our Alumnae Family and friends to Kincoppal-Rose Bay for the annual Sacré Coeur Association Memorial Mass and Morning Tea.
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The Memorial Mass was celebrated by Fr Philip Watkins sss from the Blessed Sacrement Congregation in Sydney. Josie Ryan performed as the Soloist on the day, and was accompanied by Mark Stubley (Head of Music at KRB) on the organ.
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This year, the Memorial Mass fell on Pentecost Sunday. A beautiful ceremony was prepared by newly appointed Director of Mission, Brennan Sharpley, and family members of the deceased read individual prayers.
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After the Mass, Morning Tea was served in the Hughes Centre which gave everyone the opportunity and time to personally reflect on the special relationships they have with one another and Kincoppal-Rose Bay.
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As the 1941 school year drew to a close, and both Kincoppal and Rose Bay schools were preparing for their traditional end of year events, news of the bombing of Pearl Harbour reached Australia. The southward advance of Japanese troops had begun, and the threat of an invasion of Australia became more of a reality.
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Both schools occupied highly exposed positions on Sydney Harbour, and many parents began to express their intention to move their children to other schools if classes continued at the Rose Bay and Elizabeth Bay sites. Consequently, a search began for suitable sites to which the schools could be evacuated. Initially, the Hotel California at Katoomba was identified as a potential site for Kincoppal, and the Lapstone Hotel for Rose Bay; both propositions, however, fell through.
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Eventually, The Rift at Bowral was secured for the Rose Bay junior classes (Forms 1 and 2), and Laurel Park was rented for the middle classes (Forms 3 and 4); the senior classes and the mistresses remained at Rose Bay.
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Kincoppal secured a property known as Green Ways at Bundanoon, which had previously operated as a guest house. While the students from Rose Bay returned to Sydney by the end of 1942, Kincoppal remained at Bundanoon until the end of 1943, as their buildings at Elizabeth Bay had been taken over by the United States Navy.
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Despite the disruption caused, life at Bundanoon settled into a rhythm and new routines were established. New challenges were faced head on, not least of which was the weather. 1943 was remembered as a particularly wet year, and the winters severe, with bleak winds, mist, and frosts. Cricket matches were a popular recreation, although having to clean up after the cows with shovels and wheelbarrows before play could start might not have been so popular!
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This year we will be holding a weekend of events for our Alumnae at KRB. We are hoping that this initiative will be a huge success and that the weekend will become an annual tradition at Kincoppal-Rose Bay.
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Friday 6 October – Cocktail Reception with Guest Speaker
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Saturday 7 October – Reunions for the Classes of 1993, 2003, 2018
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Sunday 8 October – Sacre Coeur Association Annual General Meeting, Mass in the KRB Chapel, Morning Tea
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We hope that you will be able to join us for one or several events over the weekend.
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Monday, 23 October – Sandwiches and Song
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Please forward all enquiries to Victoria Dalton, Alumnae Relations Coordinator daltonvi@krb.nsw.edu.au.
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Lisa Clifford grew up in Sydney and graduated from Kincoppal-Rose Bay in 1979. She loved her years at KRB and was one of the last girls to ever attend Kincoppal at Potts Point as a Kindergarten student before the two schools amalgamated. Lisa moved to Italy when she was 16 years old and returned to Australia after winning a scholarship to the Australian Film, Television and Radio School.
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Following a career in journalism that included reporting for 2GB, KIIS FM and Channel 10 news, Lisa became the Associate Producer of the Channel 10 Late News. Throughout her career, she continued to travel to Italy, corresponding for 2UE, the ABC’s Radio National and the Voice of America News Service. Lisa currently contributes opinion pieces, guides and lifestyle articles on Italy to The Australian, The Australian Financial Review, Gourmet Traveler and a range of other international magazines and newspapers. She is the author of Walking Sydney (Pan Macmillan 1998), The Promise – an Italian Romance (Pan Macmillan 2004), Death in the Mountains (Pan Macmillan 2008) and Naples, A Way of Love (Penguin 2013), and was awarded the Australian Illustrated Book of the Year. Lisa won the 2009 Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for writing about Italians with Death in the Mountains.
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In 2013, Lisa founded The Art of Writing; Tuscan based international writers retreats for emerging and established writers. With a planned permanent return to Australia imminent, Lisa is now focused on Australian writers and has recently worked with groups in Brisbane. Lisa focuses on self-confidence and self-doubt through creative writing and helping young women find their own special voices through the clarity of writing. Lisa has also developed a course called “Your Voice is the soul of you” which covers the essentials of story, plot, character and memoir which is geared towards story telling for the page or screen.
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After the Memorial Mass held at Kincoppal-Rose Bay on Sunday, 28 May, the Class of 1976 gathered at the Fernon fields to remember their dear friend and class mate Sue d’Apice.
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The ladies were joined by Sue’s daughter, Camilla, who graduated from KRB in 2009 as well as Sues’ sisters, Patricia d’Apice OAM and Anne Greathead.
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A memorial bench with a plaque reading “In loving memory of Sue d’Apice from her daughter Camilla and friends from the Class of 1976” had been organised by classmate Belinda Farrell who delivered a loving speech remembering the many fun times the girls had had at boarding school in the 70’s and during their lives after school.
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RIP Sue d’Apice 14 July 1958 – 20 March 2022.
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We congratulate our Alumnae who have celebrated their weddings at the Kincoppal-Rose Bay Chapel in the last six months.
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Rachel Prothero (1997) married Adam Kennedy on Saturday, 5 November, 2022. Rachels’ sisters Kathryn (2001) and Edwina (2008) attended as her bridesmaids.
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Eloise Warren (2008) married Luke Tregurtha on Saturday, 26 November 2022. Eloise’s three bridesmaids all attended KRB. Belinda Melvey (2008) commenced at Barat Burn with Eloise. Maddison Keogh (2008) and Grace Warren (2010), Eloise’s sister, also attended as bridesmaids.
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Olivia Sinclair married James (Jimmy) Spadaro on 29 December 2022. Olivia’s bridesmaids were her three sisters Alexandra Kirwan (2002), Dominica Jenkins (2004) and Isabella Sinclair (2012) as well as friends Lucy Meagher and Laura Thorburn.
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Alexandra (Ally) Powell (2014) married Blake Dale on Saturday, 25 February 2023. Ally’s three bridesmaids were all friends from KRB; Annabelle McCaffrey (Powell, 2012), Madeleine Clunies-Ross (2014) and Nicola Ryan (2014).
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Elizabeth Foley (2008) married Jack Feeney on Saturday, 25 March 2023. Elizabeth’s two sisters Jane (2001) and Sarah (2003) attended as bridesmaids on the day.
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Jessica Adler (2010) married Matthew Keeley on Saturday, 15 April 2023. Jessica’s sister, Diana Adler (2007) was Jessica’s maid of honour.
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"title": "RIP Margaret McKay RSCJ",
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Margaret Josephine McKay
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Who, other than Margaret McKay, would bring together such a diverse group of people as are gathered in this Chapel today? We are here to remember and honour her, to give thanks for who she was for each one. It will be a day for storytelling.
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Marg had a deep love of the country, the western districts of New South Wales in particular. She left home aged 13 in 1940 to come to school at Rose Bay as a boarder. Her primary education was by correspondence at home, guided by a governess. The class she joined was very small, but life so different, strictly regulated from the time of getting up to lights out at night. Little did she or her family know that she would make a lifelong commitment as a Religious of the Sacred Heart in this Chapel which became central to her life. She loved her school days, strengthened bonds with her cousins including Philippa Wittering with whom she grew up and she made lifelong friends.
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Marg’s class was evacuated for one term in her second year when the threat of war was heightened. On their return to Rose Bay, a new era started with rationing of food and clothing and brothers enlisting in the armed forces, including Marg’s brothers. In her last year, she and another girl were responsible to put black screens on the ground floor windows every afternoon to block out light after dark. Marg left school in December 1944 before completing her leaving certificate as she was needed at home. In personal notes, she admitted to having an active social life including balls, weddings, polocrosse and picnic races. In 1953 she moved to Sydney to begin nursing training at St Vincent’s Hospital Darlinghurst. One year later, she surprised her family and friends by entering the noviceship at Rose Bay.
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Marg made her first vows as a Religious of the Sacred Heart in May 1957. This was an era when young religious were not involved in decision making about their future. She had a desire to teach, but for the next thirteen years she served as bursar and household manager for Sacred Heart schools in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and Sancta Sophia College in Sydney.
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In 1962 she travelled to Rome for a five month preparation for final profession which she made in February 1963. She was in Rome for the first session of Vatican II Council, saw the opening session on TV and attended the closing Mass in St Peter’s Basilica.
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Marg’s desire to train as a teacher was finally granted when she enrolled at Macquarie University for an Arts degree in 1972, majoring in English and History, followed by a Diploma in Education. She graduated with a B.A, Dip. Ed. in 1975. She relished the opportunities for learning in her chosen fields. However, these years were marked by sorrow with the death of her father in October 1974 and her mother in October 1975.
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In 1976, Marg was sent to teach at Christ the King School, Braybrook in Melbourne’s western suburbs, a totally new environment for her. A colleague and friend from that time, wrote that she arrived there as a ‘beginning teacher’, recently graduated from Macquarie University. She was assigned junior classes teaching Religious Education, English, History and Geography. Her students were all girls. Marg fitted well into the parish of Braybrook and made strong and lasting friendships. She corresponded with several people after her departure from Braybrook as well as a couple of her students of whom she was proud.
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In 1977, after painstaking research, she singlehandedly compiled and published a book, The Phoenix Parish, a twenty-five year history of Christ the King Parish, Braybrook. This was a mighty effort about a unique parish in the working class western suburbs of Melbourne. The text, narrative, photographs, footnotes and the manner through which Margaret captured the struggles, spirit and history of Braybrook are simply outstanding.
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Moving from Braybrook to Sydney in 1982 was the beginning of 27 year involvement with Kincoppal-Rose Bay. A chronological account of these years would go beyond a eulogy. So let us glimpse who she was through what has been said of her.
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She had the heart of an educator and this imbued her teaching and all her dealings with students and colleagues.
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One alumna wrote she was the embodiment of the spirit of Cor Unum, passionate about continuing to weave us all into the rich tapestry that is the Sacred Heart family.
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Another said we admired her total devotion to her life as a religious and an educator.
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Marg was asked to take over the role of RSCJ Liaison with the Alumnae, keeping communication open between alumnae and RSCJ, attending Alumnae Association Committee Meetings and Country Group luncheons, helping to organise Liturgies. Her commitment to alumnae was a priority for her.
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She had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Sacred Heart family spanning almost nine decades. She could trace people from all over the world and contribute details about the different journeys that alumnae had followed. What was important was that everyone mattered. It didn’t depend on achievements, but on the importance she placed on connecting everyone and on ensuring that they were an integral part of the School Community.
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An RSCJ remembers Marg as a down-to-earth person who was open to everyone especially those who might be on the margins.
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Marg’s potential to be an archivist was recognised and she was appointed School Archivist in 1984. She accepted this role, facing a mountain of material that had accumulated during the Centenary year, 1982. Undaunted by confined working space and limited resources, she embarked on this new venture with the commitment that was characteristic of her. She brought her own organizational skills and methods. Ten years later, she enrolled in a two year Post Graduate Diploma in Archives Administration at the University of New South Wales, graduating in 1995.
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She gathered around her an enthusiastic group of students to form an Archives Committee. Her final achievement was to transfer and establish the school archives in a new purpose designed facility in the building known as The Villa. Her role as School Archivist spanned 25 years.
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Being a boarder from country New South Wales, Marg had a special love for the boarders. Her annual “Westies’ Lunch” was a much anticipated event, enjoyed by her and the boarders from Dubbo, Warren and surrounding areas.
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Marg was respected, both personally and professionally by her colleagues. When she retired in 2009 they paid tribute to her: “After nearly 30 years on staff, we are saying ‘farewell’ to one of the ‘icons’ of KRB – our school archivist Sister Margaret McKay rscj. She is one of the most respected and loved members of the community.
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Other highlights of her time at Kincoppal-Rose Bay include
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The Archives Exhibition held in 2007 to celebrate 125 years of Kincoppal, Rose Bay and Kincoppal-Rose Bay. She organized this with Sister Marie Kennedy. It was a mammoth project which was appreciated by students, parents and alumnae.
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Her attendance at meetings of alumnae and parents in regional New South Wales, as well as year group reunions, all opportunities for networking in which she excelled.
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Alongside her role in the school, she was the RSCJ Community Leader of the resident community at Rose Bay for a number of years. One member of the community writes: She fostered each one’s gifts and our capacity to live well together.
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For years, Marg was responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the Community Cemetery where she will be laid to rest to-day as well as the Board outside the Chapel with the names of deceased RSCJ. She was known and respected by a range of people: funeral directors, grave diggers, home owners in the house adjacent to the cemetery, sign writers, plaque makers.
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In 1997 Marg moved from living at Rose Bay to the community at Roma Avenue Kensington. She continued as School Archivist until 2009 and liaison with RSCJ and Alumnae. She engaged with parish life and became well known in the neighbourhood where she walked, often with a small dog on a lead, making new friends she met along the way.
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In 2017, Marg was admitted into Mount St Joseph’s, an aged care facility in Randwick. She was quite mobile and able to use her computer and phone adequately. She was in constant contact with family and friends and loved visits from them and alumnae. She continued her role with alumnae until 2018. During her years at Mount St Joseph’s, she was beautifully cared for by the Little Sisters and nursing staff. For this, RSCJ, her family and friends are deeply grateful.
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Over this last year she gradually declined physically, unable to walk or use her phone, not always able to engage in conversation. She became very peaceful. We are left to wonder about her final hours and the moment when “life is changed, not taken away”. A great RSCJ, Janet Stuart, offers a glimpse into what this might be when she wrote the following over a hundred years ago:
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Of stepping on the shore and finding it heaven:
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Of taking hold of a hand and finding it God’s hand:
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Of breathing new air and finding it celestial air:
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Of feeling invigorated and finding it immortality:
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Of passing from storm and tempest to an unknown calm:
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Of waking and finding it Home!
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I studied Visual Arts at KRB and this was always my favourite subject. It was an hour of pure peace and happiness. We all adored Mrs. Della Franca who took taught us from Years 9-12. I also loved Chemistry at school. In addition to this, serving others and health and wellbeing have always been core values of mine so upon graduation, I chose to study a Bachelor of Pharmacy and was offered a scholarship toThe University of Sydney.
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Towards the end of my degree, the opportunity to study abroad presented itself, so I applied for an International Health major via exchange. I was accepted at Queen Mary University of London where I was positioned for the final six months of my degree.
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After completing university, I worked as a Locum Pharmacist in regional NSW and in March of 2020, my older sister was getting married and I wanted to give her a unique wedding present. I decided to paint her a series of small watercolour paintings. I posted this on my instagram and was surprised to see the level of interest from my friends. A few requests were made for paintings of random objects and as the requests continued to flow, I saw an opportunity.
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A week after my sister’s wedding, the world went into lockdown. While I was still fortunate to have a job as an ‘essential worker’ in Pharmacy (both community and hospital based), my weekends in Orange, NSW were now spent painting.
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The silver lining of the pandemic for me was the extra time to foster the growth of a small community of instagram followers who felt connected to my tiny artworks. Commissions led to prints and print sales lead to the development of my website. My instagram following led to higher exposure and a platform for recognition, which then lead to my first Gallery representation. The income I earned from my paintings enabled me to gradually work less days as a Pharmacist until January 2021 where I was able to produce my paintings on a full-time basis.
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Looking back over the past couple of years, I have had so many wonderful opportunities. I have worked with brands such as Tiffany & Co., The Cotton On Group and NET-A-PORTER. My art has featured on Today’s Morning Show and has been showcased in magazines such as Vanity Fair, House & Garden UK and The World Of Interiors. I have exhibited artworks in galleries across NSW, VIC and QLD. A highlight being my first Solo exhibition in 2022 at The Uralla Gallery. Most recently, I have exhibited my works internationally for the first time in London at Saatchi Art’s The Other Art Fair.
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I now view my time studying in London as a very defining moment, where I realised that success and happiness in my career would only be attainable through some form of creative pursuit and outlet. Painting began as a hobby for me and was a means of escaping and finding a moment of peace and mindfulness, I have been very lucky to make the transition into a full-time artist.
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The Sacré Coeur Association was thrilled to welcome over 100 ex-students to an evening event for the Classes 2020, 2021 and 2022 on Thursday 13 April at the Royal Oak, Double Bay.
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This is the first time this event has been held to welcome our newest Alumnae, and most recent graduates, to give them the opportunity to reconnect with their classmates before they begin their University Degrees, their first full time jobs or gap years. It is also an opportunity for the Sacre Coeur Association to warmly welcome their newest members and advise on upcoming SCA events and the KRB Connect Mentoring Program.
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Thank you to Georgina Senes (SCA President) and her committee members Shauna Laverty, Pip Baker and Michelle Bookallil for organising and hosting this hugely successful and much anticipated event. This event was such a success, it has been decided to continue holding the event, encompassing the three most previous leaving years, annually.
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Congratulations to Charlotte McGrory who has recently been awarded the title of Bourke Young Woman of 2023. Charlotte currently works as a Kindergarten teacher at St Ignatius Parish School and is enthusiastically involved in the school, parish and local community.
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Graduating from KRB in 2017, Charlotte spent her final two years as a boarder when her parents moved overseas. It was during this time that she developed an understanding and love of rural life and community.
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After graduating, Charlotte completed a degree in Primary Education at the University of Notre Dame and as part of her teaching degree, Charlotte was assigned a rural placement at St Ignatius Parish School Bourke. Charlotte was a popular and dedicated teacher and once Charlotte had completed her degree, she was contacted by the Principal who offered her a permanent role at the school.
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Charlotte enjoys working in a small school as she is able to get to know and engage with students in the entire school. The teachers all work together to share their knowledge and ideas so collectively they can strengthen classroom practice. Charlotte is particularly passionate about improving outback and indigenous education outcomes.
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Outside of the classroom, Charlotte plays rugby with the Bourke Ewes where the team competes against other clubs each week from nearby towns. Volunteering at the club means that Charlotte is also involved in raffles, sausage sizzles, tradie breakfasts and fund raising. She also volunteers to help at Bourke Junior Rams Rugby. She particularly supports the U6’s team. In Term, 4 Charlotte will be opening a dance club in town for school aged girls as part of BJP Physie. In addition, Charlotte also sings at her local Catholic Church and is a volunteer for the reading roster.
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In her own words, Charlotte says that she loves the strong sense of community in Bourke, the people, the lifestyle and the proximity to nature. Her friends and colleagues have become a second family who are very supportive and inclusive.
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On Saturday, 25 March, Deasy Hartanto professed her First Vows in the Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel at Kincoppal-Rose Bay. Bishop Terry Brady D.D. presided over this special ceremony with Father Christopher Slattery pp as the Concelebrant. Deasy’s vows were received by the ANZ Provinical, Lynette Toohey RSCJ.
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Deasy grew up as the eldest of three children in Surabaya, Indonesia and attended Christian Primary and Secondary schools in Surabaya run by Ursuline Sisters, a religious order dedicated to the education of women. Upon completion of Senior School, Deasy attended the Institute of Technology (ITS) and commenced a Bachelor of Engineering.
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Deasy wanted to study overseas and was successful in applying to move to Brisbane in 2005 where she began a Masters of Engineering (Management) at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). It was a challenge to learn English and study consecutively. Whilst studying, Deasy worked part-time as a carer for the Cerebral Palsy League of Qld (CCPL).
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Upon completion of this course, Deasy then studied a Masters of Engineering Science which then allowed her to apply for permanent residency and work in the area of hydrology and water supply. Deasy worked as a Graduate Engineer for Sun Water and after five years moved to the Qld Water Commission where she worked as a Water Supply Modeler.
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In 2014, Deasy was introduced to Kathleen Muirhead RSCJ (A Member of the Australia and New Zealand Province) who was appointed by Lynette Toohey RSCJ to be Deasy’s guide and mentor. In the ensuing months, Deasy regularly dined and met with the Sisters at Stuartholme and learnt more about St Madeleine Sophie Barat, St Rose Philippine Duchesne and Janet Erskine Stuart.
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In 2018, Deasy was accepted to live in a community in Sydney and afterwards, Deasy formally entered as a candidate in a ceremony at Claremont Cottage learning more about being a Religious of the Sacred Heart.
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In December 2020, Deasy joined the Sacred Heart International Novitiate Community in Chicago where she worked in a soup kitchen helping marginalized people. During the second year of the novitiate, Deasy worked at St Elizabeth Elementary School as a maths tutor. Deasy also studied at the Chicago Theological Union (CTU) and enrolled in the Intercongregational Noviceship program with other novices from the Dominican and Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.
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After this period of formation, Deasy returned to her Sacred Heart Community in Australia and began volunteering at the Barat Burn library at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, as a Learning Assistant at Joigny (Barat Burn) and as a Lifestyle Officer at the St Vincent Aged Care Facility in Edgecliff.
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Deasy’s father and brother travelled from Indonesia and her sister attended her First Vows in the Kincoppal-Rose Bay Chapel. Her mother was unable to attend due to ill health however, she was able to follow the ceremony online.
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Deasy will now enter a period of six further years of discernment before taking her final vows.
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Sophie is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author and Adjunct Associate Professor lecturing in Science Communication at Notre Dame University. In addition to holding positions on a number of Health and Academic boards, Sophie’s mission is to empower people to become the architect of their own health and wellbeing, by bringing evidence-based information to audiences around the world.
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For more than two decades, Sophie has worked as an award-winning National Medical reporter for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Sophie’s reports have appeared on the ABC News, Lateline and 7.30. She has been a guest presenter of the Health Report on Radio National and has also been a frequent guest on Drive with Richard Glover on ABC Radio Sydney.
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Sophie has won numerous awards for excellence in medical and health journalism, including an Australian Museum Eureka Prize and many awards from various professional medical colleges. She is also the author of two books, Live a Longer Life and Roadtesting Happiness.
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Sophie is an ambassador for Bowel Cancer Australia, Pain Australia and is a patient reviewer for the British Medical Journal. She is an Advisory Board Member of the Australian National Mental Health Prize and sits on the Advisory Board on Stigma at Australia’s National Mental Health Commission and the University of Melbourne’s Contemplative Studies Centre.
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After a long and prestigious career in journalism, Sophie has recently embarked on a new chapter in her life focusing on mental health and communication. Sophie’s aim is to teach people around the world how to prevent and manage burnout, reduce stress and communicate with impact. She is now focused on sharing the most up-to-date and valuable research in neuroscience, mental health and well-being through live webinars, workshops, self-managed courses, and videos which she shares through her website and social media channels.
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Sophie is a highly sought after MC and speaker on topics such as preventing burnout, managing your mental wellbeing during times of change, the science of high-performance habits and how to use neuroscience to commit to new habits and overcome unwanted ones.
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Sophie says ”she is honored to receive the Order of Australia Medal on behalf of all the patients whose stories she has told over the last two decades. Public interest journalism is so important to protect patients and ensure we all get the healthcare we deserve”.
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Congratulations Sophie!
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"summary": "On Friday, 26 May, Mary Shanahan RSCJ OAM was awarded the Honor of Croce Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by the Holy Father, Pope Francis…",
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On Friday, 26 May, Mary Shanahan RSCJ OAM was awarded the Honor of Croce Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice by the Holy Father, Pope Francis, for her distinguished services to the Church in the Archdiocese of Sydney and Australia.
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Sr Shanahan’s career has encompassed multiple leadership roles within the Society of the Sacred Heart, at Sancta Sophia College and at Kincoppal-Rose Bay where she has been a Director of the School Board. Mary was Provincial of the Society in Australia and New Zealand for five years and was called to Rome to be on the General Council for six years. She has served as both Vice Principal and Principal of Sancta Sophia College within the University of Sydney. Mary is currently involved in spiritual formation at KRB and Sancta. She is well-loved by all those she works with including staff, parents and students. Her presence as an RSCJ is of great significance, demonstrating that the charism of Sacred Heart education is wholly contemplative and wholly active.
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The Papal Honour was presented to Sr Shanahan at Sancta Sophia College by His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fister OP. Archbishop Fisher was effusive in his praise of her work, acknowledging the immense impact that she has had on the Church.
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"summary": "In memoriam We remember those members of our community who have recently died and keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers.",
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In memoriam
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We remember those members of our community who have recently died and keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers.
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Patricia Barnett (Clarke, K 1954) on 14 May 2022
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Sister of Roslyn Wollaston (K, 1963)
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Anna Grahame (RB, 1967) on 22 December 2022
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Sister of Lady Sarah Greene (RB, 1958)
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Carolyn Baz (K, 1961) on 11 January 2023
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Janet (Jan) Madigan (McAlary, RB 1951) on 30 January 2023
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Mother of Amanda Pfeiffer (1980)
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Barbara Currie (Dalton, RB 1948) on 9 March 2023
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Sister of Patricia Fox (RB, 1950)
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Sister of Annette Baxter (RB, 1958)
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Mother of Prudence Currie (1975)
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Mother of Kate Von Zeppelin (1979)
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Eva Curran (Carroll, RB 1958) on 27 March 2023
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Mother of Claudia Stahl (1986)
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Mother of Sanchia Brahimi (1988)
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Grandmother of Constance Brahimi
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Grandmother of Honor Brahimi
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Grandmother of Violette Brahimi
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Susan Walker (RB 1954) on 1 April 2023
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Helen Harvey (O’Reilly, RB 1950) on 16 April 2023
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Barbara Burke (Hall, K 1950) on 10 May 2023
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Sister of Robyn Smith (Hall, K 1960)
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Sister of Jill Graham (Hall, K 1964)
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Monica Sirianni (2003) on 12 May 2023
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Sister of Miriam Gathercole (1997)
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Sister of Jessica Sirianni (2005)
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Frances Droulers (Murphy, RB 1949) on 22 June 2023
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Sister of Maureen Murphy (K, 1957)
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Frances (Frannie) Fisher (Fowler, RB 1968) on 25 May 2023
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Sister of Anne Dwyer (RB, 1969)
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Sister of Pauline Larkins (RB, 74)
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Rex Porter on 7 December 2022
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Father of Caroline Porter (1987)
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Francis Walsh on 31 December 2022
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Father of Julia Jazprizza (1991)
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Father of Brigid Grice (1995)
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Father of Elizabeth Newton (2002)
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Leonard Boyd on 21 January 2023
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Father of Angela Scobie (1977)
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Father of Sarah Boyd (1985)
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Father of Marion Creagh (1988)
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Peter Bradfield on 25 January 2023
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Father of Sally Bradfield (1985)
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Father of Lisa Bradfield (1987)
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Brother of Gail Flanery (RB, 1958)
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Charles Dalglish on 3 February 2023
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Father of Louise Dalglish (1987)
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Father of Alex Metcalfe (1988)
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Grandfather of Matilda Metcalfe (2020)
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Pamela Walsh on 16 February 2023
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Grandmother to Natasha Walsh (2020)
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Grandmother to Lucy Walsh (2021)
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Max Garling on 18 February 2023
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Husband of Julia Garling (Barrett, K 1963)
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Father of Jonathan Garling (1982)
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Father of Nicholas Garling (1983)
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Father of Caroline Dunstan (1984)
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Father of Edwina Garling (1986)
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Father of Georgia McCristal (1988)
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Grandfather of Phoebe Garling (2007)
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Grandfather of Claudia McCristal (2013)
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Grandfather of Eliza McCristal (2016)
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Grandfather of Antonia McCristal (2017)
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Grandfather of Mia McCristal (2020)
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Grandfather of Camilla McCristal (Yr 11, 2023)
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Graham (Bill) Millard on 20 March 2023
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Father of Jessica Millard (1985)
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Father of Georgina Southwell (1987)
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Father of Ruth Millard (1990)
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Jon Otway North on 7 April 2023
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Father of Marie-Louise North (1982)
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Philomena O’Neil on 13 April 2023
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Mother of Catherine O’Gorman (1971)
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Mother of Geraldine Recek (1973)
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Mother of Shauna O’Neil (1976)
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Mother of Marguerite Kass (1977)
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Mother of Maryann Rasmussen (1979)
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Mother of John O’Neil (1982)
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Mother of Liz Paterson (1984)
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Mother of Michael O’Neil
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James O’Neil on 13 April 2023
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Brother of Amanda O’Neil (1987)
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Brother of Prudence Liger (1989)
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John Toohey OAM on 14 May 2023
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Father of Sarah Gardiner (Toohey, 1981)
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Father of Amelia Toohey (1985)
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Terence (Terry) Fish on 9 June 2023
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Father of Charmeon Jooste (1979)
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Father of Cartia Kirkwood (1991)
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Dr Barrie Lum on 10 June 2023
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Father to Joanne Lum (1981)
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Father to Margie Lum (1982)
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Father to Justine Chubb (1986)
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Father to Maria Lum (1988)
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Grandfather to Lucy Chubb (2020)
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Grandfather to Emily Chubb (2022)
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Robert Blann on 23 June 2023
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Father of Jodie Blann (1982)
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Father of Meegan Jensen (1986)
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Grandfather of Georgina Aroney (2016)
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Grandfather of Lauren Jensen (2018)
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Margaret McKay RSCJ on 1 February 2023
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Alene Doherty RSCJ on 13 April 2023
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Dorothea Hewlett RSCJ on 19 June 2023 (Baradene)
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Patricia Garcia de Quevedo RSCJ on 20 June 2023 (former Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart)
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Please continue to advise Victoria Dalton (daltonvi@krb.nsw.edu.au) of any members of our community who have died and who you wish to be acknowledged in our KRB publications and have remembered at our annual Memorial Mass.
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From the very beginning of our schools, Rose Bay Convent and Kincoppal, Elizabeth Bay, the end of the school year has been marked by form of celebration and recognition of students’ achievements.
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Between them, the School Archives and the Provincial Archives hold the early records of the two schools, including the School Journals and the Annual Distribution of Prizes. Prizes were awarded for academic achievement in subjects such as History, Arithmetic, Composition and Grammar, Orthography and a variety of languages including French, German, and Italian. Prizes were also given for “General Good Conduct”, “Diligence”, and “Order”.
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The School Journals record the excitement that surrounded the annual prize giving, which was often attended by a visiting priest. On occasions, the Archbishop or the Apostolic Delegate was the special guest at the prize giving, and these visits caused great excitement. In 1882, the distribution of prizes took place on Friday 15 December. The Rose Bay Journal records that the day started at 6:15am, with “Rise, arrange beds, etc, Prayers, Mass [and] Breakfast”. The order of the day is recorded in the Journal, along with a note suggesting that the “programme seemed to be not quite lively enough, but all passed off well”.
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The busyness and excitement of the final week of the school year is captured in the School Notes which appeared in the annual chronicles of both schools. Marion Bull writing the Kincoppal School Chronicle in 1940 described the last week of the final term as “just what it always is, a whirl of rush and excitement”. In 1944, the Kincoppal chronicler wrote that “much was crowded into these last days of the year” before describing the sequence of happy events which filled the calendar for that final week.
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Even in the midst of these celebrations, thoughts turned often to others less fortunate. In 1929, the Rose Bay Journal entry for the Prize day held on 9 December records that the students presented the Archbishop with 25 guineas to take to the Holy Father on his upcoming visit to Rome. And in 1940, the Kincoppal School Notes recorded that in lieu of book prizes, the students received a blue folder with a school photo. The money that would have been spent on books was sent to England to assist victims of the Second World War.
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Over time, the tradition of the end of year prizegiving (or Celebration of Achievement as we now call it) has continued. With the introduction of the Higher School Certificate and the timing of those exams for Year 12 determined by external authorities, the way we celebrate achievement is now spread over several events. One of these is Vale, which is held for year 12 before they commence their exams.
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The earliest references to Vale I have been able to find in the Archives date from the 1970s, after the amalgamation of Kincoppal, Elizabeth Bay and Rose Bay.
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No expense was spared when it came to the menus in those days, as evidenced by the 1977 menu, costed at $4.70 per head including that much loved delicacy Fairy Bread!
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While the menu offerings have changed over time, and the number and format of the events has evolved through the years, the traditions of celebrating our Schools’ achievements at the end of the year remain strong. Many of the elements remain constant; the awarding of prizes, the end of year Mass, the reflection on the year past and the anticipation of what is ahead.
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Dr Alissa Beath graduated from KRB in 2004 and completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology. In 2015, Alissa completed a PhD in Psychology which focused on emotion regulation, emotional intelligence and stress; investigating how personality traits (for eg. emotional intelligence) are related to emotion regulation strategies (for eg. cognitive reappraisal) in order to help individual’s cope with life stress.
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After completing her PhD, Alissa applied this work to the context of health conditions, particularly gastrointestinal conditions. She is particularly interested in the role of psychological processes (cognitions, emotions, and behaviours) in the development, maintenance, and the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, Alissa conducts research into education psychology, investigating university students’ experiences of stress and well-being throughout their studies, and how individual factors like resilience and self-efficacy help students at university.
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In the last three years, Alissa has worked as the Undergraduate Director of Psychology, overseeeing three distinct degree offerings at Macquarie University; her role oversees approximately 6000 students. Alissa has led the creation of Macquarie’s online Psychology degree offered via Open Universities Australia since 2018. Alongside these positions, Alissa also conducts research in the fields of both health psychology and educational psychology and supervises honours and higher degree research students. Alissa is a proud member of MQ’s Ally Network and the MQ node of Academics for Refugees.
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In 2021 Alissa won the Vice Chancellor’s (Macquarie University) Award for teaching excellence. This award recognises excellence in teaching and support of learning, and the impact they have on motivating and inspiring students to learn. In 2018, Alissa also won the Faculty of Human Sciences Dean’s Award for Programs that Enhance Learning and in 2020, she won the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences’ Teaching Excellence Award.
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Alissa has joined our KRB Connect Alumnae Mentoring Program. She been involved in mentoring programs throughout her career (as both mentee and mentor) and finds it incredibly fulfilling. Alissa has been lucky enough to have been mentored by exceptional colleagues and teachers who have had very positive impacts on her, both personally and professionally. A large part of her job is supporting university students and other staff, and she views the KRB mentoring program as an opportunity to connect with and support others. If you would be interested in being mentored by Alissa, please contact Victoria Dalton at daltonvi@krb.nsw.edu.au
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After two long years of cancelled events, it was a joy to welcome over 100 people to the Memorial mass in the Chapel on Sunday, 24 July. It was a beautiful Mass remembering and celebrating the lives of over 200 members of our Sacred Heart family who have passed away over the last three years.
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We are thrilled with the feedback on the new Alumnae Newsletter, prepared by Victoria Dalton, Alumnae Relations Co-ordinator, and we encourage everyone to let us know of any special events, occasions or updates within our community that could be featured in upcoming editions by emailing Victoria at daltonvi@krb.nsw.edu.au.
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We were able to catch up with the outgoing Year 12 Class of 2022 for lunch on Tuesday, 20 September. This was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some time with the girls in the Jean Marie Flynn Year 12 Learning Hub and to wish them well for their exams. We also conveyed to them that, despite leaving school, they will never leave our Sacred Heart family. With one of my daughters being a member of this cohort, I have had the pleasure of getting to know many of them over my daughter’s 14 years at KRB. I couldn’t be more thrilled to invite this strong, gifted, kind and inclusive group to become our newest Alumnae members.
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We would like to thank Principal, Maureen Ryan, Director of Advancement & Community, Mary Cook, Alumnae Relations Co-ordinator, Victoria Dalton and the KRB staff for their continued support of the SCA. We are truly grateful for your ongoing assistance and enthusiasm.
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We look forward to an exciting 2023 where COVID will no longer be a barrier for our gatherings and initiatives. We have some exciting things planned for next year so please stay in touch and stay connected.
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Wishing all our Alumnae a very happy Christmas and a healthy and joyous new year.
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Georgina Senes (Gale, 1994)
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SCA President
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When Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society, she said “I would have founded the Society for the sake of one child.” And that child, that staff member, that parent, or should I say the thousands of staff, students and parents, who have entered our open gates for over 140 years, can still hear that call of welcome, of belonging, of being seen in the likeness and image of God.
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Madeleine Sophie Barat sought to create schools where our young people would be known, understood and treated with much love. For there is no greater gift to any young person than to provide a safe space for them to grow and learn and become the very best version of themselves.
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As we reflect on our 140 year history on this site, I wonder how effectively we provide a contemporary Sacred Heart Education? How well have we have taken the messages of our Wisdom Women and adapted these to reflect our times? How has our educational offering changed to meet the needs of an ever-changing world?
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When we explore Janet Erskine Stuart’s call to action in the 1800s, she said; “Education must be concerned not only with studies, but also with whatever may be required for the right ordering of life and requirements of cultivated society.” I believe Kincoppal-Rose Bay has done much to make it proud.
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When we consider what might constitute the right ordering of life in 2022, the care of the planet and the environment comes to mind, as well as the sustainability of the earth and our global resources. Our building programs and design of the Junior School Masterplan redevelopment all capture environmentally friendly features. Education for students interested in this design, building and architecture is being provided through our building company, Buildcorp. Our youngest learners in the Early Learning Centre are taught about issues facing the environment and they are great advocates for caring for our land, particularly the area surrounding the harbour where they spend time during their “Wild Time.”
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Following the call to action stirred by Chanel Contos in 2021, students, parents and staff have worked hard to build forums to discuss consent education and develop a path forward to build positive relationships with our young people.
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I commend the work of our Year 12 student leaders who actioned a forum with 13 different schools to share stories and learn from each other to help build a better world.
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The other focus in 2022 is to cultivate great global connections across our International Sacred Heart family and I am delighted to see the Virtual Collaboration Programs, the student exchanges and the opportunities for other collaborative learning being developed into the future.
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This work will enable our young people to navigate more ably the cultural diversity within our world. They will graduate with a greater appreciation of other cultures and an ability to shape their global world.
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Finally, when I reflect on the final Janet Erskine Stuart quote, “A bird does not sing because it has a voice, it sings because it has a song”, I am thrilled to reflect upon the growth of student voice, agency and leadership.
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Sophie sought our young people to have great courage and confidence and to speak with great conviction. She had hoped a Sacred Heart education would provide the platform from which people could shape their world.
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When we met with our Sister Schools at the Sacred Heart Conference in August, we were delighted to welcome student voice to the conference. Their voice, intellect, curiosity and their confidence will remain with me as a moment where I felt so proud to be leading a Sacred Heart School.
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So, as I reflect on our 140th year within our rich history, I am more convinced than ever that we are providing our young people with a contemporary Sacred Heart education. Our Cor Unum values will never change but their expression, lived out through our five Sacred Heart goals, will ensure that our education is one that challenges the mind and infuses the heart of all who enter our Open Gates.
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Our ambassadors, our Children of the Sacred Heart, will continue to charge themselves with the responsibility to contribute to the world and live the best version of their lives. For this we must be proud.
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And as I write my final edition of this Open Gate, I take this opportunity to thank a number of people.
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I thank the alumnae who have warmly welcomed me and shared their rich story telling with me. Their collective story telling and connection to our School makes our story so much richer.
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I thank the parents, past and present, who entrust their children to our care. I have welcomed the opportunity to forge a genuine partnership with you and I thank you for your support. To the boarding families who really struggled through the drought, but still had faith in us and our support, I thank you. To all parents, I thank you for your unwavering support as we navigated through the global pandemic. These were not easy times, but together, we rode the wave.
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I thank the staff with whom I have had the pleasure of working. I have always truly valued the teaching profession which really is a vocation. I remember the feeling of being drawn to it and that call to serve others has never left me. I saw in you something else, something quite special that often moved me when we were teaching and leading together through Covid. Thank you for your unconditional commitment to your students and your commitment to Kincoppal-Rose Bay.
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To the Leadership Team, I owe my heartfelt thanks. We could never have predicted the range of issues that we would need to navigate and lead through over the five years, but we certainly learnt a great deal from each other. I cannot thank you enough for your commitment to providing the safest workplace available during Covid, your concern for staff and student wellbeing, your desire to provide the best opportunities possible to fulfill our Strategic goals and your support of me.
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To the students, I commend you on your incredible resilience. You have endured so much change over the past three years and you simply kept going. You have always been at the centre of our decision making and your pride in being a student at KRB keeps us focussed on making the community the best it can be. I wish you all the best for the future and hope you will become proud members of the Sacré Coeur Association.
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To the Board, under the outstanding leadership of Dr Mark Sinclair, I owe my great thanks. Mark has been an exemplary custodian of Kincoppal-Rose Bay during his term of leadership. He has cared for and responded to parents’ suffering through the drought; he helped keep the community safe through Covid and he has worked with his fellow Directors to help author the next exciting chapter of KRB’s story.
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As a Board, all Directors can look back with great pride as they consider the range of issues and decisions made, that enabled us to lead though the pandemic in the way in which we did. It took countless hours of your collective time, your wisdom, your foresight, your optimism and your resilience. Your leadership will always be remembered so fondly by me and the community at large. Thank you for your unwavering faith in me to lead the School.
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I owe my great respect and gratitude to all Directors of Sophia Education Ministries. It was a special time to walk beside you as you commenced your very significant journey. We are all grateful for your tireless commitment to seeing each of our schools thrive for the benefit of each child in our care.
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Finally, I owe my greatest thanks to the rscj with whom I have had the incredible pleasure of working beside. It has been a privilege to lead two Sacred Heart Schools in this Province and to work side by side with you in this incredible ministry. Sacred Heart Education has changed my life and me as a person and leader and I know it will be the same for each person who has the privilege of walking through our open gates.
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In Corde Jesu,
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Maureen Ryan
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Kate graduated from KRB in 1981 and then moved to Canberra to study Sculpture at ANU. Upon completion of her degree, Kate worked at the National Art Gallery and after several career changes moved to the TAFE education sector. Kate has taught community work and visual arts in a wide range of disciplines. Her roles have included student support advising roles, cultural diversity coordinator for migrants and refugees, disability advisor and youth advisor. Kate has also taken on educational leadership responsibilities as a teacher trainer, teaching TAFE educators and school teachers.
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In her own words, Kate tells us of her role in Kaltjiti. These lands are located on the edge of the Great Victorian Desert, in the remote north-western corner of South Australia (the tri- border region) and cover an area the size of Iceland.
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“My job involves identifying resources and opportunities for learning and labour and working with the community, individuals and service providers to develop courses that address the needs and interests of people here in Kaltjiti. I feel very privileged to be here to help these friendly people with all their traditional wisdom about caring for the land and their rich culture, along with, sadly, the trauma of dispossession that has left many so vulnerable and marginalised. There are some serious issues but also many strengths, hopes and much goodwill within this extremely impoverished community.
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Reconciliation Book Fairs – I have begun to organise book fairs to distribute boxes of books ordered from the ILF (Indigenous Literacy Fund). The fairs are accompanied by activities such as marbling (painting), music and bbq’s. The books include indigenous titles in language for adults and beautiful childrens’ books illustrated by local artists
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Marbling on paper and painting on fabric bags – The marbling painting activity has been a huge success. People can print a saying or scripture, recipe or poem on either paper or cloth. This is a simple, low-cost, high-fun engagement activity. Marbling builds self-esteem and competence and is a forum to talk about all kinds of things from feelings and life’s difficulties enabling people to explore fresh perspectives or just enjoy a moment of peace interfacing with hands and materials, colour and form.
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Cemetery – The cemetery needs attention. Tending graves is important. There are graves that need stones and the whole cemetery needs to be mapped. People need help casting plaques and I have been invited by the local CDP Office to assist with this. My sculpting skills may yet re- emerge!
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Production of Art and Photo books – The community would like me to produce photo books and illustrated art books to tell their traditional and current stories in language and translate their own work into English and share these stories widely with all age groups in mind.
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Literacy and Numeracy – I teach literacy and numeracy to local workers and job seekers. These include Anangu who work for the municipal council or as indigenous rangers. We are also reaching out to other service providers such as the community development providers, aged care providers, youth services along with Anangu educators at the school to determine what services we can provide.
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I hope I can do our KRB heritage of social responsibility proud and practice our values of using our education to support those in need effectively. The distances and space, the uninhabited landscape cared for by Anangu centuries before colonisation and dispossession is astonishingly beautiful. It appears unspoilt although sadly the impact of colonisation and western agricultural, mining and industrial processes has been huge, affecting the Anangu people immensely. Big skies and big hearts. What a place! Listen and learn. That’s what I am trying to do, and I hope I can help the people here in some small way.
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Morgan Yuen graduated from KRB in 2019. At the end of 2022, Morgan completed (one trimester early) a Bachelor of Music (Classical) and graduated from the Australian Institute of Music. After graduation at AIM, Morgan was accepted by UTS to study a Bachelor of Music & Sound Design with some RPL. Morgan is also searching for a sound design internship and is currently enjoying working in retail for a sports brand.
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“AIM is a private university, where everyone knows each other as classes can be as few as 10 students. It’s very easy to find someone to perform/record/compose with since everyone is a musician specializing in various areas. Our teachers at AIM helped us during lockdowns by encouraging students to share their music on YouTube for enjoyment & recognition. Lecturers did so well to deliver class materials, they were either live-streamed or pre-recorded so we could follow the materials at our own pace. My favorite classes were Film Music Critical Studies, Introduction to Film & Screen and Film Ensemble. The lecturer, Jonathan Dower, was very helpful and patient. He made the classes very interesting by giving us tips on working in the film industry and he always helped us to remain calm before exams. The classes were so much fun, he inspired me to go down the path of becoming a sound designer in the film industry.”
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“KRB offered excellent co-curricular opportunities. I am glad I joined Cross Country and it helped me through the hard times.
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I’m also lucky to have my dad to guide me through the diet, training & especially getting me through the devilish 37 km time. In my third and most recent marathon, I ran my fastest time at 3 hours 29 mins however this time hardly qualifies for my dream race, the Boston Marathon. After suffering from some stress fractures after this race, I have rested and am slowly building up my running distances and stamina again so I can continue to run and improve my marathon times.
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Musical studies aside, Morgan’s other passion is running. In Year 9, Morgan joined the KRB Cross Country team. She trained to become a competitive half marathon runner (21.1km) and had completed 15 half marathons between Years 9-12 with a Personal Best (PB) time of 1 hour 57 mins. After Morgan graduated from KRB, she joined a running group, The Run Squad, coached by KRB 2018’s Athletic Head Coach, Warren Williams. Morgan has improved her half marathon running time by nearly 20 mins and now has completed 40 half marathons with a PB time of 1 hour 36 mins. Morgan has placed top 3 in her age group in ten races and has also broken a course record. During the lockdown of 2021, Morgan debuted a marathon (42.2km) with a time of 3 hours 39 mins by running 11.2 laps in a 3.8km circle in Centennial Park. Her dad was pacing her; he is a four times Boston qualifier with a PB of 3 hours 9 mins! In the Hobart Half Marathon in 2022, Morgan was one minute short from placing 1st in her age group. Morgan competing in the SMC Sydney Road Race Series (21.1km) and achieved her fastest half marathon time and she broke the course record for her age.
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Shayne Brown AM (Rose Bay, 1964) recently wrote a book which emanated from her Masters thesis entitled Hindsight: the History of orthoptics in Australia, 1931-1960.
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Hindsightexplores the development of orthoptic education, orthoptic clinical practice and its professional association in the early period of the profession from 1931-1960. Hindsight is the first Australian orthoptic history detailing how and why changes and developments in orthoptic practice, orthoptic education and in the professional association eventuated and how the profession, being all-female, influenced these developments.
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By 1960, orthoptists ran orthoptic education and the practice and science of orthoptics had advanced, largely due to the research conducted by orthoptists themselves. Hindsight covers this history of orthoptics and within the book are the histories of a number of Alumnae who trained and worked as orthoptists during these years. They are as follows:
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Alison Herlihy (Kincoppal, 1943)
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Alison Lawson (Ward, Kincoppal, 1951)
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Jill Boorne (Maher, Rose Bay, 1953)
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Shayne is now a retired orthoptist. During her career, Shayne worked in clinical practice, academia and administration Shayne has published over 40 papers and co-authored a book on orthoptic and related topics. Shayne was Australia’s representative on the International Orthoptic Association from 1975-1983 and the President from 1983-1987. In 1979, Shayne was made a Fellow of the Orthoptic Association, followed in 2021 by her appointment as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia (General Division) in recognition of her contribution to the orthoptic profession in Australia.
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Class of 1952 – 70 Year School Reunion
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The Rose Bay Class of 1952 recently gathered to celebrate their 70 year anniversary since graduation. The two day celebration began with attendance at the annual KRB Sandwiches and Song Event held on Monday, 24 October where the group enjoyed Morning tea, a liturgy in the KRB Chapel and lunch in the Maureen Tudehope Centre (MTC). Sitting together at the MTC, the year group enjoyed being back on school grounds and receiving special mention and congratulations from Principal, Marueen Ryan in her welcoming speech. The next day, a very special, celebratory luncheon was organised by Pam Point and Jan Payten at the Kirribilli Yacht Squadron. The ladies laughed and reminisced over cherished school memories including photos from when some of the group commenced at Rose Bay as preschoolers. A commemorative card was prepared to mark the celebration and to remember those from the Class of 1952 who had passed away or who were unable to attend. Much fun and laughter was had and it was a wonderful celebration of over 70 years of friendship.
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The Classes of 1956 and 1957 share a close bond and held a combined reunion at the Sandwiches and Song Event in October. It was wonderful to sit together in groups at the luncheon and reminisce over fond school memories. Thank you to Tina Henty who also hosted a gathering at her home. It was wonderful to welcome Carol Curr (Makim) from Queensland and friends from regional NSW. Thank you to Penny Reardon (Boys) and Kate Perkins (Hayes) for their fantastic efforts in getting everyone together!
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Class of 1972 – 50 Year School Reunion
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In November, the Class of 1972 met to celebrate their 50th year since graduation from KRB. The Luncheon was held at the Kirribilli Club with 30 ladies in attendance. Photos, emails and memories were received from those who were unable to attend on the day and shared with the group. The group welcomed Ko Iwata (Sekino) who flew to Sydney from Japan for the reunion. As a pre-cursor to the event and to refamiliarize Ko with Sydney’s beautiful Harbour, those who were available walked the Heritage Walk and picnicked at Strickland house together a few days before the event. Many thanks to Patty Zancanaro (Butta) and Annie Green for organising the two events.
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Class of 1981 – 40 Year School Reunion
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The Class of 1981 recently celebrated their 40 + 1 year anniversary since graduating from Kincoppal Rose Bay. The reunion celebration was hosted by Julie Dutaillis (Ballhausen). There was a great turnout with 30 highly excited school friends, who had travelled from near and far, joining the celebration. The afternoon featured a delicious sit down lunch, toasts to absent friends, lots of bubbles and much singing and dancing. A highlight of the afternoon was a visit from the much-loved KRB Maths teacher, Sue Rae.
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Class of 1987 – 35 Year School Reunion
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The Class of 1987 celebrated their 35 year anniversary since graduation in November at the home of Sandra Miranda. With over 50 ladies in attendance, everyone met mid-afternoon and enjoyed canapes, and a dinner together on a glorious sunny day in Sydney. Classmates travelled to Sydney from Young and Holbrook and towns further afield such as Deniliquin and Toowoomba. It was especially wonderful to welcome international guests Paige Doerner and Wendy Lee who travelled from Whistler and Dubai respectively! Rosie Macken designed the Reunion invitation and created special name tags which were slipped onto the wine stems of each attendees’ glasses with personalized Triva notes and questions. Thank you to Susan Moore (Smith) and Melissa Vereker for organising the event. And as always, we remember our friend Allanah Stedman RIP, forever missed yet always in our hearts.
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Class of 1991 Boarders – 30 year reunion
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We had 45 girls attend the Woollahra Hotel in October, travelling from interstate, regional Australia and overseas from Tokyo. The night was filled with laughter and reminiscing of our wonderful days at Kincoppal, it was so lovely to catch up again after 30 years and we can’t wait for our next one.
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Class of 2002 – 20 year School Reunion
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We recently welcomed the graduating Class of 2002 to KRB to celebrate their 20 year reunion. The afternoon began with a tour of the school; visiting the Chapel, Chapel Square, Classrooms, Boarding School and the Yr 12 Learning Hub. The girls marvelled at all the changes at the school since they left in 2002. The rain stayed away and the sun shone as the girls celebrated their reunion on the Harbour Terrace with champagne and canapes. It was wonderful to welcome friends from regional NSW and as far away as Los Angeles. The girls then adjourned to the Watsons Bay Hotel for dinner and drinks. Thank you to Eloise Robertson and Alice Adler (Malouf) for organsing the event.
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True to form, the KRB Class of 2017 never does anything by halves – and our five-year reunion on 3 December was no exception.
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After three years, it was wonderful to be able to host the Sacre Coeur Assocation Memorial Mass and Morning Tea at KRB on Sunday, 24 July. The Memorial Mass was celebrated by Father Patrick Mara msc from the Sacred Heart Parish in Randwick.
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A beautiful ceremony was prepared by John Mooney, Director of Mission, and family members of the deceased read individual prayers. We remember all of our Alumnae, Alumnae family members and rscjs who have passed away since our last Mass, held in 2019. Scrolls containing each person’s name were brought and placed on the altar. During the Mass, 14 candles were also brought to the altar, one for each decade of Sacred Heart Education at Rose Bay, Kincoppal and Kincoppal Rose Bay to remember all of the deceased members of our Sacred Heart Family.
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On Monday, 24 October KRB had the pleasure of hosting Alumnae who had graduated from Kincoppal, Rose Bay and Kincoppal Rose Bay 50 years ago or more, for our annual Sandwiches and Song event.
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Commencing with morning tea in the Performing Arts Centre, attendees were met by the KRB 2023 Leadership Team who helped served morning tea and mingled with our guests. The Ladies then moved to the Chapel for a Liturgy including prayers, readings and a time for reflection. Year 10 students, Lucy Bowden and Taylor Hamilton, began the liturgy with an Acknowledgement of Country where they included their own personal experiences of the time they had recently spent at an immersion in Arnhem Land. Our Soloist, Josie Ryan (daughter of Ann Ryan, K 1948) led the congregation in the Hymn to Mater Admirabilis, and both the Kincoppal and Rose Bay school songs. The Liturgy was concluded with the singing of Les Promesses de Sacre Coeur.
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Our guests were then welcomed to the MTC for the “Sandwiches and Song” luncheon. The ladies were greeted with a glass of champagne on arrival and beautiful soloist performances from Annabel Mills (Year 7), Isabella Gilchrist-Pretel (Year 11) and Myfanway Hill-Caulfield (Year 11). Principal Maureen Ryan then welcomed guests and acknowledged several reunion groups from the Classes of 1952, 1956 and 1957. After lunch, grandchildren, grandnieces and relatives of our guests who are current students at the school, joined their family members at the MTC.
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Pictured below is Margaret Ward (Lenehan, RB 1957) with her granddaughters and grandnieces.
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(L-R Lottie Ryan, Nicola Barber, Josephine Barber, Sophie Yabsley, Margaret Ward, Grace Doman, Sophie Spurrett, Lily Doman, Jacinta Spurrett (Lenehan, 1989)
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Reunited also at the event, were the three Oxenham Sisters who attended Kincoppal in the 1940’s and 1950’s. All three sisters were Head of the School at Kincoppal – Mary Makinson in 1946, Ann Ryan in 1948 and Ruth Lynch in 1950. They are pictured here in front of the Honour Board recognising all past Heads of the Kincoppal.
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Pictured L- R Mary, Ann and Ruth
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Raffle prizes were drawn and beautiful hand painted cards of the main buildings at Kincoppal and Rose Bay, were available for purchase. These cards had been produced by Alumna, Rosie Macken (1987).
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The Advancement and Community Team would like to thank the Mission Department, Music Department, Georgina Senes and the SCA committee members who assisted on the day.
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Margaret Ward (Lenehan, RB 1957), Mary Cook (Director of Advancement and Community KRB), Bettena Henty (Madden, RB 1957), Kate Perkins (Hayes, RB 1957) and Carol Curr (Makim, RB 1957)
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In August, KRB held its Year 12 Careers Day at the University of Notre Dame. The program included an ex-student panel discussion. The panel featured Josephine and Eleanor Pinkerton (2018), Madeleine Scott (2018), Bronte Lambourne (2009), Kyra Alday (2017) and Emma Chiew (2021). Our Alumnae provided advice and answered questions on managing the transition to tertiary studies, with a particular focus on course selections, campus life and balancing independence.
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In memoriam
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We remember those members of our community who have recently died and keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sheelagh Davey (Barry, RB 1952) on 8 July 2020
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Sister of Kathleen Barry (RB 1961)
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Sister of Morna Taylor (RB 1962)
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Jennifer MacIntosh (Weaver, RB 1950) on 12 July 2022
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Jennifer McShane (Meagher, RB 1964) on 19 July 2022
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Sister of Helen Coutts-Trotter (RB 1950)
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Sister of Michele Baldry (RB 1955)
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Sister of Susan Meagher (RB 1970)
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Joan Platt-Hepworth (McGrath, K 1936) on 28 July 2022
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Belinda O’Connell (Hing, 1978) on 19 October 2022
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Sister of Amanda L’Estrange (Hing, 1975)
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Denis Logan on 19 June 2021
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Father of Anne-Louise Doutreband (79)
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Father of Marea Sarks (80)
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Father of Virginia Logan (82)
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William (Bill) Roche AM on 30 June 2022
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Father of Clare Mulham (1981)
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Father of Angela Greig (1991)
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Grandfather of Rebecca Mulham (2017)
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Grandfather of Sienna Mulham (2018)
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Grandfather of Bianca Mulham (2020)
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Mary Maloney on 8 July 2022
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Mother of Marianne Maloney (1985)
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James (Jim) Lenehan on 26 August 2022
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Father of Julia Taylor (1991)
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Father of Sophie Maple-Brown (1985)
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Brother of Anthea McGeoch (RB 1950)
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Brother of Margaret Ward (RB 1957)
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Brother of Clare Walker (RB 1962)
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Brother of Mary Ryan (RB 1964)
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Carlo Mansueto on 25 September 2022
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Father of Tamara Mansueto (2012)
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Father of Dominic Mansueto (2018)
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Benjamin Rowe on 12 October 2022
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Son of Robyn Rowe (Delaney, RB 1958)
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Moyra Mieklejohn on 27 October 2022
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Mother of Sue Buttenshaw (1976)
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Mother of Jill Fessey (1977)
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Mother of Sally Green (1984)
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Grandmother of Sophie Green (2013)
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Judy Clubb on 29 October 2022
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Mother of Carolyn Clubb (1985)
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Mother of Michelle Sawyer (1985)
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Mother of Leisl White (1986)
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Grandmother of Sarskia Nelson (2016)
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Grandmother of Ava White (Yr 10)
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John O’Brien on 3 November 2022
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Brother of Kerry Storey (1971)
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Brother of Barbara Beckman (1976)
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Brother of Michelle O’Brien (1977)
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Brother of Donough Brooks (1983)
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Greg Cusack on 4 November 2022
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Father of Catherine Cusack (1981)
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Father of Jane Cusack (1982)
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Father of Sara Cusack Cox (1984)
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Grandfather of Lily Cox (2015)
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Grandfather of Abigail Cox (2017)
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Maureen Lenehan on 18 November 2022
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Mother of Jacinta Spurrett (1989)
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Grandmother of Sophie Spurrett (Yr 11)
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Grandmother of Grace Spurrett (Yr 8)
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Dr James Hayes on 28 November 2022
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Father of Dr Shauna Barnes (1975) dec
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Father of Virginia Silva (1978)
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Father of Caitlin Stokes (1982)
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Alexander (Sandy) Dawson on 28 November 2022
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Father of Freya Dawson (2020)
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Father of Holly Dawson (Yr 10)
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Sister Judith Hill on 24 June 2022
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Sister Anne Breen on 6 July 2022
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Sister Cecilie Amiet on 4 August 2022
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Please continue to advise Victoria Dalton (daltonvi@krb.nsw.edu.au) of any members of our community who have died and who you wish to be acknowledged in our KRB publications and have remembered at our annual Memorial Mass.
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We are delighted to announce that The Sacre Coeur Association of NSW Bursary will be offered for the first time in 2024.
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The Bursary will be offered to a new student entering Year 9 2024 for four years.
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The Bursary will be awarded to a relation of an alumna from Kincoppal Rose Bay School or another Sacred Heart School.
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The Bursary can awarded to a boarder or day student for tuition only.
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The Bursary covers 50% tuition and the costs of the laptop program.
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The family of the student will be required to complete both an Application for Enrolment and a Bursary Application Form.
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Evidence of financial need must be shown in the Bursary application The recipient must demonstrate congruence of values with a Sacred Heart education.
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This year, I moved to The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra to study a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and I live on Campus. I was accepted into ANU on an early entry offer in September 2021, right before my HSC trials exams. My desire to attend ANU was definitely fueled by the lockdowns of 2020/21. I was craving a big change, but didn’t want to be too far from family and school friends.
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ANU is absolutely beautiful and, despite being warned of Canberra’s boring reputation, I have found it to be quite the opposite. Canberra is mainly full of university students, and there is always a buzz on campus. Everything in the city is within walking distance of the uni, or scooter ride, and there are lots of cafes and beautiful bush walks to explore.
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Carrie (Zhenyi) Wang (2014) has won the 2021 Teacher’s Guild Early Career Award !
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The Early Career Educator Award is presented to a teacher who currently works in either a primary or secondary school. Teachers in their second or third year of teaching are eligible for nomination. Carrie was nominated for this award alongside 5 other finalists in NSW.
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The Teacher’s Guild of NSW provides teachers with the opportunity to network, debate and learn. It is through this engagement and professional collaboration that teachers continue to thrive and develop new and effective approaches to their teaching practice. The annual presentation of Awards Celebration recognises the outstanding professional contribution to education made by a select group of teachers.
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Upon receiving this award, in an email to her teachers Carrie Scanlan, Nicola Dennis and Vicki Minton-Tanou at KRB, Carrie says
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“I know it’s been a very long time since we last saw each other but the care and support you gave me during high school has had a long-lasting effect on me as a person and as a teacher. During both the written application and interview phase of this award, I mentioned how amazing my high school teachers were. I LOVE teaching – it’s honestly the BEST profession to be in. And if it weren’t for you, I probably would never have thought to enter this field !”
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Carrie graduated from KRB in 2014 and completed a double Bachelor Degree in Science (Majoring in Mathematics) and Education (Secondary) from 2015 – 2018 at UNSW.
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Carrie has been employed at Trinity Grammar School, since graduation, where she teaches Mathematics to Years 7-12 in both the HSC and IB curriculum. In addition to teaching, Carrie is the Master in Charge (MIC) of the Chess Club where she organises and hosts Chess competitions and conducts weekly training sessions with other staff and coaches. She also participates and leads activities in the Debating and Mathematics Clubs at Trinity. Ensuring the well-being of students under her care, Carrie works closely with housemasters, teachers and parents and has been a House Tutor for years 7, 8 and 9 students over the last four years. Mentoring new teachers within the Mathematics faculty, Carrie also supports teachers to integrate effectively into the Trinity school environment.
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Carrie is responsible for managing all technology subscriptions and promoting the use of technological tools in the Mathematics faculty. During the COVID remote learning periods, Carrie encouraged staff to incorporate various technological tools in their teaching. She assisted teachers who were not fluent with technology, in developing teaching resources online, and sent out regular emails with quick tips on how to use subscribed tools and platforms.
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As part of the nomination process for the Teacher’s Guild Early Career Award, Carrie outlined in her application that she has been asked countless times on her decision to become a teacher. In her own words, Carrie explains …
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“I love it” is the most genuine and concise answer I can give.
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I was born and raised in China. Growing up, my parents had always emphasised to me the difference between a job and a career. A job, is just for the pay check; a career, is something you love, regardless of the pay.
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Education is my career.
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I moved to Australia at the age of 15, barely knowing what laid ahead. During high school, I was fortunate to be inspired by some of the most amazing educators I’ve met. At the end of Year 12, I achieved Dux of School and First in State for English as a Second Language. When everyone expected me to enter Medicine or Law, I didn’t hesitate for a second to choose Education, because I wanted to give back what I had been gifted. During university, I achieved Distinctions and High Distinctions for all my courses and won the Dean’s List award every year for my degree.
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Education is not simply about the knowledge. It is about shaping young minds and fostering characters. It is about nurturing curiosity, creativity and passion and equipping students with communication, research and problem-solving skills. It is about collaborating with colleagues and being inspired by each other every day. I strive to be an inspiring teacher and work with my colleagues to make our profession better, so that one day, people will no longer ask why we become teachers, but aspire to become one of us as well. ”
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We would like to extend our congratulations to Patricia d’Apice (1973) who has received an Australia Day Honour for service to education of people with vision impairment.
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Tricia has been awarded a Medal of the Order (OAM) which recognizes Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. Tricia is the niece of Sister Mary D’Apice RSCJ dec (1939) and was nominated for this award by one of her 12 year old visually impaired students.
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Tricia is a Senior Consultant and Teacher in Vision impairment at the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC). In 2021, RIDBC services were aligned under a single brand – Next Sense – to ensure the continuation of the provision of integrated, holistic care in the fields of hearing and vision loss. Next Sense is Australia’s largest non-government provider of education, therapy and cochlear implant services for children and adults with vision or hearing loss, their families and professionals who support them. Thomas Patterson opened the very first school for deaf and blind children in 1860 and Next Sense has been redefining possibilities for Australians with hearing and vision loss for over 160 years. Tricia has worked at Next Sense for 15 years.
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In recent years, Tricia and her team have been assessing existing Braille literacy rates of students across Australia. As there was limited empirical information about students’ braille reading rates, Tricia conducted an extensive survey and study of literacy involving both students and staff members. The data retrieved and analysed was compared with the rate that has been established in sighted students, according to their age. As hypothesised, braille readers were generally slower than the reading rates of their sighted peers. Tricia found that parents of sighted children often invest time and money into their children’s literacy, and that this was not always possible for parents of a child who is blind. Additionally, braille books are rarely, if ever, available at bookstores or local libraries and parents rarely know the braille code.
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To address this need, Tricia developed dAp Dots. Named after Tricia, dAp dots is a collection of braille books and braille resources that allow parents, caregivers and teachers to learn the braille code along with their braille reading children. They are designed to provide an effective foundation to braille literacy for parents and children. There are a range of “print at home” books available ranging from personalized “experience books” for preschool children, to story books and curriculum books. The book files can be downloaded and printed via 3D printable braille resources available at most local print stores including Officeworks. The high quality, literary resources created are only available due to Tricia’s decades of knowledge and expertise around the needs of children and their parents in learning braille.
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Congratulations Tricia on being acknowledged and recognized for your many years of research, education and effort !
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Annabel Dominguez (1986) has been selected to join the 7th cohort of the Homeward Bound Project
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Annabel will connect with 109 women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine), from across the globe, to increase the influence and impact of women in making decisions that shape the future of our planet.
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Annabel will be joined by research scientists, environmentalists, veterinarians, engineers, biologists, geologists, social scientists, doctors, nurse practitioners and engineers from countries such as Saudi Arabia, Spain, Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium, UK, Israel, Canada, USA and Chile.
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The Homeward Bound initiative aims to enhance participants’ leadership, strategic and visibility skills so that they are better equipped to effect positive outcomes in their “sphere of influence” as well as in the wider world.
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The program comprises workshops, reflective sessions, diagnostic tools and one-on-one coaching sessions, and the opportunity to develop meaningful collaborations through small group work. It offers individuals the chance to build a global and expanding network of deeply skilled women with a background in STEMM who are committed, compassionate, personally self-aware, able to accept and give constructive feedback, have a legacy-mindset, and are trusted with assets – financial, people and planet.
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Each graduating cohort becomes part of a global network of like-minded women committed to demonstrating, as individuals and together, a model of leadership that will influence outcomes for men and women towards a healthier planet, and a sustainable future for us all. The project culminates with a trip to Antarctica where participants will encounter first-hand the fragility of the natural world and discover, research and understand the early warning signs of climate change.
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Annabel is well placed to make a significant contribution to this Project. Upon graduating from KRB, Annabel studied a Diploma of Applied Science (Nursing) then completed a Bachelor of Nursing at University of Sydney. She then continued her studies completing a Master of Public Health at UNSW.
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Annabel has worked clinically as an emergency and hyperbaric nurse. She has also worked as an international medical escort and as a Medical Co-ordinator at sporting and cultural events. She has extensive experience as a Relationship Manager working in business development, account, project and change management and with technologies at large corporate organisations such as Baxter, Phillips and GE. Annabel is currently working as an Account Manager at Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, as a Registered Nurse in Covid virtual care at the Northern Sydney Local Health District and as a Seasonal Academic at Australian Catholic University.
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Congratulations Annabel on your selection to join the 7th cohort of the Homeward Bound project. We look forward to learning more about this fantastic adventure you are about to embark on ! \n
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Congratulations to Lisa Orchin (Ledingham, 84) who has recently been elected to the Moree Plains Shire Council.
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Lisa will be a councillor for the period 2021-2024. Lisa has lived in the Moree Plains Shire her entire life and Lisa’s extended family have lived and worked in the area for over 130 years.
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The Shire of Moree Plains is one of the largest local Government areas within NSW. Home to the Kamilaroi people, the Moree region is made up of a diverse range of people, with 80 different nationalities all calling Moree home. Moree Plains Shire has an abundant water supply and is one of the most agriculturally productive local government areas in Australia.
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After graduating from KRB in 1984, Lisa completed a teaching degree and then returned to the Moree district. She taught in Moree for several years before moving to Weemelah to live on the family farm with her husband, Jason. Here, Lisa worked as the Business Manager; budgeting, planning, marketing and has been a successful agriculture business owner for the past 25 years.
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During this time Lisa also became a founding member and board member of Grower Co which is a co-operative that aims to improve the farmgate return for farmers in Northern NSW. During her time on the board, she was involved in investigating the freight chain from farm to port, and how it could be made more efficient.
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Lisa was motivated to run for council when her nearest town of Mungindi was badly affected by NSW/Queensland border shutdowns as a result of COVID 19 restrictions in 2020-2021. Mungindi is unique in that it is the only town in the southern hemisphere that crosses a border. Schools and shops are located on the NSW side of the border and the pre-school, fuel depot and hospital are all located on the Queensland side of the town. COVID 19 border closures created a very difficult time for residents of Mungindi and the surrounding areas.
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Lisa is committed to promoting Mungindi, Garah, and Boomi in the broader community with a focus on key services such as road networks, market access, school transport and effective transport modes for all residents. Lisa’s focus will also be to attract more skilled people to the Moree district so that residents receive the best medical care, better education for children, more day care options and successful social and business centres that are prosperous and sustainable well into the future.
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We wish Lisa every success in her endeavours as a newly elected Councillor !
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After winning the Aboriginal Art Centre Internship for 2018 from the National Art School in Sydney, Samara Hyde-Page continues to support remote Aboriginal communities.
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“Without the encouragement and influence from my art teacher Miss Brown at KRB, I would not be where I am today.
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I graduated from Kincoppal Rose Bay in 2014 and then went on to complete a Bachelor of Fine Art from the National Art School in Sydney, majoring in painting in 2017. I enjoyed the community aspect at NAS, sharing ideas and new knowledge for the creation of contemporary art and adapting this as inspiration for my own artworks.
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I was awarded the Aboriginal Art Centre Internship for 2018 and travelled to Ernabella Arts in Pukatja Community, at the eastern end of the Musgrave Ranges in the far north-west of South Australia. I interned at Ernabella Arts for a period of three months and moved from an intern role to full time work as Studio Manager. I was fortunate enough to continue work at Ernabella on-and-off for two years (until the end of 2019). Ernabella Arts is Australia’s oldest, continuously running Indigenous Art Centre. It has a population of 450 people, most of which are Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara. Ernabella Arts is a place where senior and young women and men practice and develop art, in order to sustain, support and promote their cultural heritage.
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The art centre is a dynamic place of cultural expression, empowerment, non-welfare-based income, local leadership, choice, safety, health and wellbeing. Art centres are often the central point in a community for employment and for experimentation and creation – not only in art-making, but in Aboriginal business management, leadership, cross-cultural engagement, agency and expression. This is not an easy place to navigate as a Westerner.
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An average day at the art centre is filled with many diverse jobs. It can go from 0 to 100 very quickly and you often find yourself starting one job in the morning and not getting around to finishing it until right at the end of the day. My day-to-day jobs included canvas making, mixing paint palettes for artists, cataloguing artworks, creating a newsletter for the Art Centre, website design, driving the artists home/ picking them up, taking photos of paintings and ceramics, removal of finished paintings from stretcher bars, packaging of artworks to be sent to galleries, constantly kicking dogs out, sales of artworks, glazing and sanding of ceramics- just to name a few.
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At the start of April, I will be driving up to the Northern Territory to an Aboriginal Community called Ramingining, which is situated on the edge of the Arafura Swamp. Ramingining is mainly Yolngu people and is in Central Arnhem land, 400 kilometers east of Darwin. My Manager from Ernabella now works as Manager at Bula’Bula Arts in Ramingining and contacted me earlier this year to see if I would be keen to work from April to July as Studio Manager and Cultural Facilitator. My role will be very similar to Ernabella which will include arts and artist support, art centre administration, marketing and project support and facilitating and administering the Outback Spirit Tours. I’m eager to see the variety of mediums that the artists explore which include print, painting, fibre art, song, dance, as well as film and literature mediums. I may also have the opportunity to travel to regional meetings and interstate supporting the artists to attend Industry events.
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My experience working in remote indigenous communities has enriched my understanding of other art practices outside of Western traditions and in turn, has motivated me to learn, further my artistic development and challenge my practice to another unique and diverse environment abroad. I was accepted to undergo a Master of Fine Art, majoring in painting, at the Royal College of Art in London. I began my study in September 2020 but due to the ongoing struggle of Covid-19 I was unable to travel abroad and completed my first year online from Sydney (but on London time). The unpredictable nature of Covid-19 led me to defer for a year and I will begin my second and final year this September 2022 (flying over in August). I’m looking forward to living abroad and being exposed to the current world in all manner of life. Following my dissertation at RCA I hope to further explore the concept of urban ruins and how they invite us to consider how humanity’s geological footprint may influence our future’s nature and culture.
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After I have completed my studies in London I hope to return to Australia and further develop my practice as an artist. I hope to continue work with Indigenous Art Centres as I believe there is great importance to support places that provide autonomy, sustained growth, and stability for Aboriginal communities. They say once you’ve lived in the desert you never truly leave. I believe this to be true as I’ve found myself one way or another returning to the beautiful red dirt.”
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As we pause to commemorate ANZAC Day this year, it is timely to reflect on the contribution of KRB during wartime.
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During World War I, both students and alumnae were actively involved in fundraising for various patriotic funds, including charities to support Belgian and French war orphans. In December 1914, the School Journal records that “the children asked that the value of their prizes be given to the war fund”. A year later, on 4 December 1915, the students held a fair amongst themselves and raised £22, of which £15 was sent to support Belgian orphans. Comfort packages for the troops at the front, comprising socks and food items, were also prepared in support of the war effort. In July 1916, the Rose Bay Association ran a sock knitting competition amongst members resulting in 70 pairs of socks being knitted for distribution to Australian soldiers through the Australian War Chest Fund.
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A number of alumnae joined their local branch of the nation-wide volunteer effort coordinated by the Australian Red Cross, while a number also volunteered as members of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), serving in a range of situations in hospitals throughout the United Kingdom. One such volunteer was Adele Brennan (RB 1896-1900). Part of a special detachment of probationers recruited to serve in British Military Hospitals, Adele left Australia in September 1916 and on arrival in England was posted to the 5th Northern General Hospital and served at Evington Hospital in the East Midlands city of Leicester. Evington was a substantial hospital, with a capacity of 800 beds. Adele was the first VAD allowed to serve on a ward, and was promoted to Staff Nurse in 1917, receiving a medal for 12 months service around the same time.
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Sadly, Adele did not return home to Australia when the war ended. In November 1918, she contracted influenza at the start of the pandemic that was to sweep the globe the following year. She died on 24 November 1918, less than two weeks after the Armistice. Accorded a military funeral, she was buried in the Military Section of the Welford Road Cemetery in Leicester.
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Adele Brennan is one of 46 Australian women who gave their lives in service during WWI.
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Lest we forget.
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We are thrilled that we can, once again, host weddings in our beautiful Kincoppal Rose Bay Chapel. Our congratulations to our Alumna below who recently celebrated their nuptials.
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Alice Brennan (2012) and Luke Sewell on Saturday, 20 November 2021
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Alice’s brother Tom, acted as Witness for the ceremony. Tom attended junior school at Barat Burn. Alice and Luke will remain living in Sydney and commenced renovations on their house on the Monday after they married. They have taken a short holiday to Kilcare, NSW and plan to holiday to the Grand Canyon, USA for their honeymoon in 2022.
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Victoria Malouf (2006) and Phillip Saunders on Saturday, 4 December 2021
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The Class of 2015 celebrated their 35 year school reunion, albeit in their 36th year since graduation, on Saturday, 4 December 2021.
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The lunch time event was held at the 18 Footers in Double Bay with 30 ex KRB students in attendance. It was fantastic to be able to gather together after a year of COVID restrictions delaying the reunion, and we were also grateful that our friends living interstate were able to join us. A fabulous afternoon was had by all, sharing stories from school days and beyond and we look forward to meeting again at our 40th year school reunion in 4 years time !
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Thank you to Megan Fitzgerald and her team who organized the event.
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Class of 2001 – 20 year reunion (delayed) to be held on 21 May, 2022.
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We remember those members of our community who have recently died and keep them and their families in our thoughts and prayers.
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Simone Pearson (Dekyvere, K 60) on 21 November 2021
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Sister of Michele Reader (K 55)
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Sister of Jane Tancred (K 57)
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Sister of Nikki Studley ( K 70)
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Marie Rogers (Hosie, RB 44) on 11 January 2022
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Mother of Catherine Brown (RB 70)
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Mother of Janet Martindale (74)
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Connaught Linton-Simpkins (O’Hanlon, RB 52) on 25 January 2022
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Mother of Mark Linton-Simpkins (Barat Burn 81)
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Mary Burns (Horsley, RB 46) on 23 February 2022
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Mother of Catherine Burns (74)
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Mother of Susan Bowers (75)
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Mother of Janet De Bres (79)
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Sue d’Apice (76) on 20 March 2002
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Mother of Camilla Phillips (09)
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Sister of Patricia d’Apice (73)
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James Wallner on 7 May 2021
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Husband of Linda Wallner (Loneragan, 83)
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Bruce Galea on 26 January 2022
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Father to Emily Croyston (91)
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Frederick William (Bill) Ballhausen OAM on 28 January 2022
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Father to Kate (Catherine) Daley (73)
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Father to Marea (Mary) O’Malley-Jones (79)
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Father to Julie Dutallis (81)
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Father to Sarah Ballhausen (82)
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Grandfather to Elizabeth Daley (07)
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Grandfather to Georgia Daley (11)
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Grandfather to Ella Ballhausen (12)
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Karen Curtis (Past Parent) on 7 February 2022
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Mother to Olivia Curtis (15)
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Mother to Isabella Curtis (18)
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John Hodgkinson on 5 March 2022
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Brother of Pam Point (Hodgkinson, RB 52)
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David Sturrock on 16 March 2022
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Husband of Penny (Frost, K 68)
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James Francis Gale on 27 March 2022
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Father of Clare Robinson-Gale (84)
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Father of Martha Hudson (89)
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Joyce (Joy) Granger on 1 April 2022
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Mother of Dr Anna Deacon (76)
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Mother of Louise Anderson (83)
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Grand Mother of Gabrielle Anderson (11)
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Grand Mother of Phoebe Anderson (15)
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Grand Mother of Charlotte Anderson (19)
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Paul Daniel on 1 April 2022
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Father of Bridget Walsh (80)
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Grand Father of Maddison Daniel (05)
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Grand Father of Isabella Daniel (12)
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Grand Father of Angelina Daniel (21)
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Grand Father of Rebecca Daniel (07)
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Grand Father of Francesca Daniel (15)
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Grand Father of Kate Walsh (12)
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The names of the above recently deceased will also be included in the 2022 Open Gate edition.
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As COVID restrictions have prevented us from hosting a Memorial Mass for the previous two years, we will be holding two Masses this year on Sunday, 29 May and Sunday, 24 July. Invitations will be extended to family and friends of the deceased members of our community.
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Please continue to advise Victoria Dalton of any members of our community who have died and who you wish to be acknowledged in our KRB publications and have remembered at our Memorial Masses.
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The event was held to celebrate KRB’s strong country connections.
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Welcome Drinks were organized at the Tudor Hotel, in Tamworth, on Friday evening with 100 people attending a luncheon at Dungowan Station, Dungowan (25km south east of Tamworth) on Saturday, 2 April.
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The event was attended by current parents with an invitation also extended to Alumnae and past parents within a 200km radius of Tamworth. Maureen Ryan (Principal), Anne-Maree Bennett (Director of Boarding), Carrie Scanlan (Director of Students), Angela Thomas (Director of Pedagogy), Sara Daff (Director of Global Education), Victoria Dalton (Alumnae relations Co-ordinator) and Sue Lancaster (Boarding Engagement Co-ordinator) also attended. Sue travelled from Bourke where she had been attending the Isolated Children’s Parents Association (ICPA) 50th Anniversary Conference.
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Jessica recently won the Royal College of Psychiatrists (London) annual WMHSIC (Women and Mental Health Special Interest Group) Essay Prize for 2021.
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Participants were asked to consider the impact that the Arts in its various forms, or the lack of it, can have on the mental health and wellbeing of women. The prize was open to all medical students and trainees at any stage of their education. The title of Jessica’s essay was “How can the arts shine a light on women’s wellbeing and mental health?”
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Jessica graduated from KRB in 2011. She excelled in Visual Arts and Biology and achieved merit awards on the Principal’s Honour List for excellence in photography. Her photography skills were acknowledged externally with one of her original images selected as the cover design for the 2012 Cambridge Biology textbook! Jessica is an exceptional snowboarder and also represented the school at both State and National Championships.
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After graduating from KRB, Jessica completed a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Psychology and Philosophy at Sydney University. She then went on to complete a Masters of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Ethics at New York University. She completed her thesis on the ethics of forcing people with addiction into treatment. Jessica is now studying for a Medical Degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland. She is in the penultimate year of her degree and her goal is to become a psychiatrist.
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Sandwiches and Song 2021 was celebrated this year at a virtual Zoom event held on Monday, 18 October.
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The event was hosted by Principal Maureen Ryan and Georgina Senes (SCA President) and attended by 35 Alumnae who graduated from Kincoppal and Rose Bay in the years between 1940 and 1970.
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John Mooney, KRB Director of Mission, prepared a liturgy of prayers and reflections with the theme of “Alumna – The one who has been nourished”. At the conclusion of the liturgy, the attendees were guided to three breakout rooms where Alumnae had the opportunity to talk to women from their school year groups. There was much excitement and cheery conversation as we marvelled at the benefits of modern technology ! After Maureen and Georgina had visited each year group, we joined together as a whole group once again.
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The zoom event enabled us to be joined by Alumnae in metropolitan Sydney, regional NSW and Colleen Pask (McDonough RB 65) even joined us from California !
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We thank Sister Esmey Herscovitch RSCJ, Fran Scully Power (RB 65), Gai Suttie (RB 64) and Sister Mary Shanahan RSCJ who each read a prayer during the liturgy and to Mark Stubley, KRB Head of Music who led us in song as we sang the school songs of Kincoppal, Rose Bay and “Les Promesses de Sacre Coeur”.
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On 10th September 2021, Sister Barbara Crombie celebrated her Centenary with her Community at Baradene in Auckland. Sister Crombie taught at Rose Bay Junior School (1950-53), Kincoppal Junior School (1954-58) and Kerever Park (1958-63).
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Sister Crombie entered the enclosed teaching Order of the Society of the Sacred Heart in the early 1940s, and could have expected a semi-contemplative life focussed on teaching in the Society’s major schools of Rose Bay and Kincoppal in Sydney, Sacre Coeur in Melbourne; Stuartholme (Brisbane), Baradene (Auckland) or Erskine in Wellington NZ.
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Then came Vatican II with its sweeping changes throughout the Catholic Church. The Society opened two parish schools: Braybrook in Melbourne and Sadleir in Sydney. The Society also restructured, and all the Religious became Sisters as against the two tiers of Mother (Choir Nuns) and Sister (Co-adjutrix Sisters). Sister Crombie taught at Braybrook from 1965-70, followed by four years at Sacre Coeur in Melbourne (1971-73). She then spent ten “precious” years back in Aotearoa (New Zealand) where she was able to reconnect with her family after nearly forty years in Australia.
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The Vatican Council also dramatically changed from the Latin Mass to local vernacular and allowed more cultural expression. Whereas style of prayer and praying had been very Eurocentric, major refocus allowed other types of prayer and meditation. This had huge effect on non-European countries.
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RSCJ Religious Sister Vandana and Sister Ishpriya visited Australia and gave several retreats on Indian spirituality, particularly Eastern meditation. They developed quite a following. In the early 1980s Sister Barbara was given a sabbatical which she chose to spend in India at the Ashtanga yoga Ashram “Jeeven Dhara”, 7,500 ft up in the Himalayas as a disciple of Vandana Mataji. She became part of the Ashram which she helped run for the next twenty years. She finally returned to Baradene, Auckland in 2004.
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“Mother Crombie” taught me at Barat Burn from 1950 when I was seven, and was a familiar face when I moved to Kincoppal in the Senior School in 1955. We stayed in touch over the years and I was always both surprised and delighted to receive a letter on my birthday. And often wondered how she always remembered my birthday. This was elucidated when she asked me in the 1980s to collect her Indian visa from Indian Consulate in Sydney … you can imagine my amazement on opening her passport to see we shared the same birthday!
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Once I retired and had plenty of free time, I took the opportunity in 2011 to travel to Auckland to celebrate Sister Barbara’s 90th birthday with her. It was a wonderful reunion and until stopped by Covid travel restrictions, I went over each subsequent year and took her away for a short holiday somewhere on the North Island. We so enjoyed each other’s company and shared so many ideas, questions, hopes and dreams and our different life experiences. She is in amazing good health and spirits, has never been to hospital, has the most amazing memory, hearing, sight, etc. I put a lot of this down to her life of meditation and interior spirituality.
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We extend a huge thank you to our community who donated many wonderful prizes to our recent Kincoppal-Rose Bay Virtual auction. We were very excited to be able to auction prizes ranging from Museum tours, dog grooming packages, Sydney Harbour Cruises, dinners at local restaurants, wines and gourmet hampers and sporting experiences at the SCG. A total of $65,910 was raised and will be donated to the KRB Bursary Fund set up to provide support for families in financial need.
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The NSW State Government Department of Planning Industry & Environment has approved the State Significant Development Application (SSDA) for the KRB Master Plan. The SSDA reflects the School’s Whole Campus Master Plan and comprises some 14 individual projects covering both the Junior School Campus and the Senior School Campus. This is exciting news for the School and its community. The SSDA approval gives us the permission to renew our campuses over several years to deliver improved learning spaces and facilities for our students and staff. Ensuring that our campuses are modern and vibrant is our obligation to future generations and in keeping with the Mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart.
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If you would like more information about the KRB Master Plan, please contact Mary Cook (Director of Advancement & Community) on 61 2 9388 6024 or via email at cookm@krb.nsw.edu.au.
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Alumna Author – Nikki Gemmell (1984) Dissolve, The Ripping Tree
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Nikki Gemmell graduated from Kincoppal in 1984 and is immensely grateful for her inspirational English teacher, Jan Fox, who lit a passion for words within her.
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Nikki Gemmell is the best-selling author of thirteen novels and four works of non-fiction. Her books have been translated into 22 languages. She was born in Wollongong, New South Wales and lived in London for many years, but has now returned to Australia.
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Nikki has recently published two books; Dissolve, a non-fiction book part memoir, part meditation and The Ripping Tree, a fictional, historical thriller.
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“Dissolve” is an exploration of love, loss and female creativity, and what happens when it all collides. It’s the story of a writer finding her voice and struggling to carve out a room of her own; a story of all women finding space for themselves against the ‘very important men’ in their lives. Dissolve is a conversation with the young women of Gemmell’s daughter’s generation, with girlfriends, and of course with men. “Every woman on Earth should read it.” Caroline Overington, Weekend Australian
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The Ripping Tree is an historical pyschological thriller which brings to mind The Turn of the Screw, Rebecca and the film Get Outas much as it evokes The Secret River. A powerful, gripping tale of survival written in Gemmell’s signature lyrical prose, it examines the darkness at the heart of early colonisation. “If ever a book deserved to become a classic, The Ripping Treedoes.” The Canberra Times. “An immersive tale of intrigue, friendship and female independence. Think Sofia Coppola’s The Beguiled meets Peter Weir’s Picnic at Hanging Rock.” Sydney Morning Herald
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A message from the Principal, Maureen Ryan was delivered by Maureen at the Annual General Meeting of the NSW Sacre Coeur Association on Thursday, 14 October.
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We began 2021 with much optimism, while keeping in mind the importance of maintaining a COVID safe environment at KRB. Our Sacred Heart Goal “A Personal and Active Faith in God” emphasised the importance of active engagement in our faith and in our relationships with others. We were delighted to welcome our boarders back to KRB and at the same time were mindful of our international boarders were not able to return home over the break, and who stayed with guardians in Australia. Some of our boarders have been away from home for over eighteen months, and have shown great strength and determination to succeed in their studies.
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In following COVID restrictions, which stated we are not able to welcome parents and guardians on campus for school events at the beginning of the year, we continued to create virtual events to include family and friends. The parent class representatives really demonstrated a wonderful sense of community in organising off campus events for each year group, as a means of connecting with current and new families.
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As first term progressed, we saw the lifting of COVID restrictions, more opportunities for our young people to engage more fully in their sport, debating, music and other co-curricular life of the School. We were delighted to be able to celebrate Procession of the Lanterns and Sacred Heart Day in Term Two.
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We also saw parents back at the School initially at the Year 6 Student Leadership Ceremony and then two dinners for new families who started in 2020, and one for those who began in 2021. We were also pleased to celebrate mothers and their children at our Mothers’ Day events.
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We were so happy these restrictions eased in time for us to attend the magnificent showcasing of Matilda. All involved in this outstanding production are to be commended and we were proud of their individual and collective resilience, as this performance took two years to come to life, due to COVID in 2020.
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We were delighted that the Sacre Coeur Association was able to celebrate International Women’s Day in Term Two, with a panel of alumnae and a current parent. The webinar provided an opportunity to celebrate women’s ability to pivot when life’s challenges are faced, and to show how important those moments in one’s life can be, to growing and developing character and perspective.
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This year has also focused on the important issue of Consent, and the petition that followed the article by Chanel Contos. As a staff, we have spent considerable time listening to each other and trying to determine the best way to move forward to address some of these issues and we have also involved students, alumnae, parents and staff in these discussions. We will be making a number of changes to our curriculum and continuing to involve all members of the KRB community in these discussions. I have been impressed by the honesty and commitment of our young alumnae, who wish to facilitate change and who support us in the best ways we can deal with these issues. It is only when we work together and have open and honest discussion and feedback that we can make change that will benefit all young people in the future. I have also appreciated the work of the Sacre Coeur Association and Georgina Senes’ collaboration with other schools, to look at the best ways to deal with this issue.
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The values of care for other remain at the heart of KRB and have been exemplified in many areas. They include The “Cut Curls for Cancer” event where a group of 40 students cut at least 20cm of their hair for to raise money for cancer research. It’s wonderful to see so many of our students participate in such a worthy cause and highlights the values that we cherish here in a Sacred Heart School.
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We were able to successfully implement our learning and teaching and wellbeing strategies and continue to provide an outstanding remote learning platform, when NSW went into lockdown at the beginning of Term Three. The staff worked tirelessly to provide the best quality remote learning possible for all our students. Feedback from parents and students has helped us to continue to assess the quality of our remote learning and we adjusted our programs throughout the term to better it. This is continuing and we will have all students and staff back on campus by 25 October. I am so proud of our students who have kept motivated, engaged and contributed to their learning throughout last term and the beginning of this one.
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Our Year 12 students have had a very different final two years than they would have ever imagined. They have had to respond to many challenges, including sitting for their HSC assessment trials remotely and then learning that their HSC exams had been postponed until 8 November. We were pleased to celebrate their final day of Term Three, which would have been their Vale day, on 17 September, where every student, including those in regional NSW and interstate, were sent a lunch and a red rose, so they could celebrate together, albeit from home. We shared a very moving video prepared for the girls by staff and students from each year group, celebrating their time and contribution to the School and all that they mean to us. We look forward to their return to campus next week and we will celebrate their Vale Mass/Liturgy and Graduation Ceremony in the School Chapel on Thursday 2 December, followed by lunch with their parents at Doltone House.
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As we move forward and while we have been dealing with issues relating to COVID, we continue to look at the best ways that we can continue to provide a quality education for all our students. We are deeply fortunate that we belong to a network of sister schools – 150 schools across 42 different countries. This enables us to really educate our young people with a globalised mindset and to that end we formed a new position and appointed Sarah Daff as Director of Global Citizenship & Education. Sarah is examining the School’s global learning and development and look at ways we can enhance this. We will be working with our international sister schools to learn from each other. We will also be building a program of study – around ‘social entrepreneurship’. This program will be provided by an external international provider – like Oxford University, so the students graduate with an additional certificate that will help prepare them to shape the world from where they are at.
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The Bursary Fund continues to grow with over $8million in the Fund and we have six students on named scholarships – the Alison Stephen, Margaret Kirkpatrick, three in the name of Sister Philomene Tiernan, two of which have been generously provided by Denise Dunphy for boarding students and the Mary Shanahan rscj OAM scholarship for a day student. We are so grateful to our current and past parents and alumnae who have supported the Sister Tiernan and the Sister Shanahan Scholarships and as well continue to give to the Bursary Fund. Next year we will be welcoming four new boarders to KRB as recipients of the named scholarships. A day student who is currently in Year 10, has been awarded the Mary Shanahan rscj OAM scholarship. It is becoming more important than ever to offer financial support to country families and this is occurring in boarding schools all over Australia. Boarders create a richness and diversity to our school, and we are committed to continue to offer this opportunity to as many boarders as possible.
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In 1919, the world was in the grip of a global pandemic. The 1918 – 1919 Influenza Pandemic – often referred to as the “Spanish Influenza” – is thought to have killed between 40 – 50 million people worldwide. Like the current COVID-19 virus, the pneumonic influenza was highly infectious and spread rapidly. There was no vaccine to protect against infection, and control efforts worldwide were limited to non-pharmaceutical interventions such as isolation, quarantine, good personal hygiene, use of disinfectants, and limitations on public gatherings.
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In 1919, the influenza pandemic had a profound effect on our two Schools. The first entry in the Rose Bay School Journal for that year read:
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Outbreak of pneumonic influenza in Sydney. The schools were forbidden to open. Our rentree [start of term] was finally fixed for March 3rd. Only 38 children came. Country parents were too frightened to send their children.
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The Order of Day [the daily timetable] was considerably modified for a time.
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Kincoppal experienced similar disruption to the start of the school year, with its School Journal recording that the start of the school year on March 4th was “late on account of the epidemic”. On March 31st, students were told that anyone who wished to return to school had to do so as a full boarder, due to the increasing seriousness of the epidemic. Nineteen students remained as boarders, and the others undertook their work at home, sending it back every week. The Journal records that “Outsiders were not let in” and family members and friends were advised that they could not enter the school.
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The disruption to the school calendar at both schools continued for several months, with term dates changed and student numbers down until the middle of the year. Obviously, the students and teachers of 1919 didn’t have the same technology available to them as we have in 2020 – 21, so the disruption to learning would have been profound – no Zoom classes, Facetiming your friends, online fitness sessions, or Wellness Wednesday and Fun Friday activities!
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The Rose Bay School Journal records one case of influenza among the student body in 1919; happily, that student survived, and it appears there was no transmission of the virus to any other member of the school community. At Kincoppal, two cases of influenza were reported on 12 June, and on the advice of the doctor, the students were all sent home for their Midwinter holidays.
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By July 1919, most students had returned to both schools. Feast days, sporting contests and important events such as the Ceremony of First Communion were reintroduced to the school calendar as school life resumed its familiar rhythm.
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We often say, “history repeats itself”, and we can see many similarities between the influenza pandemic of 1918 – 1919 and the current COVID-19 pandemic, including many of the measures taken to restrict the spread and transmission of the viruses.
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By the way, the “Spanish influenza” didn’t originate in Spain, but news coverage of it did, hence the name. Spain was a neutral country during WWI, with a free media that covered the influenza outbreak from as early as May 1918. Allied countries and the Central Powers had wartime censors who covered up news of the flu to keep morale high. Because Spanish news sources were the only ones reporting on the flu, many believed it originated there (the Spanish, however, believed the virus came from France and called it the “French Flu.”)
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On October 20 every year (unless a weekend), the Sacred Heart community celebrate the Feast of Mater Admirabilis, which translates to “Mother Most Admirable” and is the title of a representation of Our Lady as a young girl wearing pink. There is a statue and/or picture of Mater in each Sacred Heart school around the world today. At Kincoppal-Rose Bay, our painting is hung outside Mater’s Chapel in the Senior School.
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2021 Celebration \nWe usually invite students and staff to bring flowers to a shrine of Mater, set up under or near to her painting. Due to COVID restrictions this year and a large number of students still learning remotely on Mater’s Feast Day, the School arranged for flowers to be presented to Mater at her shrine and inside her Chapel. A prayer card has also been made available for each student and staff member upon their return to school.
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The Story of Mater \nIn 1844, a generation after the Society of the Sacred Heart was founded, Pauline Perdrau, a young novice, took it upon herself to produce a fresco of the Virgin Mary on a wall in a recreational area of the convent, Trinità dei Monti in Rome. As a child, Pauline had had a favourite pink dress, so she chose to paint Mary as a young woman in a rose-coloured dress rather than a matronly Madonna in blue. The lily at Mary’s side represented her purity; the distaff and spindle, her love of work; a book, her dedication to study. Unfortunately, although Pauline put herself wholeheartedly into her task, her inexperience with the technique of fresco did not produce the beautiful soft painting for which she had hoped. The too vivid colours had to be hidden behind a drape. Pope Pius IX, upon visiting the convent, requested that the curtain be removed. Seeing the fresco of our Lady, its colours inexplicably softened, he exclaimed, “Mater Admirabilis!” (Latin for “Mother Most Admirable”) Miracles soon began with the cure of a missionary priest who had completely lost the power of speech. Permission was given to offer Mass before the miraculous picture and to celebrate the feast of Mater Admirabilis on October 20.
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(Reproduced from rscjinternational.org)
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As this tumultuous and challenging year ends, we would like to highlight some of the work that our committee has achieved.
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Although face to face gatherings were not possible this year, we were able to run International Women’s Day, Sandwiches and Song and the SCA’s AGM remotely. All three events were strongly attended, and we have had positive feedback which is encouraging. We have been delighted at how well our alumnae were able to adapt and embrace new technologies to remain connected.
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Our AGM saw us farewell outgoing members Julie Ringler, Marea Coutts and Liz Clunies- Ross. We are very grateful to these wonderful women for their hard work and commitment to the SCA. We welcome two new members Josephine Giaouris (Donohue KRB 1988) and Anne Marie Debelak (mother of Summer Casey KRB 2020) – our first parent alumnae to join the committee. We are delighted to have both Josie and Annie on board and know that they will make a positive contribution to the SCA.
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The SCA has been in constant contact with the RSCJ community during the most recent lockdowns and we know that the committees’ efforts have been greatly appreciated by the sisters. It has been lovely to receive so many emails and notes of appreciation from the RSCJ community.
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It was with great sadness that the Memorial Mass had to be cancelled for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. We will be sending out dates for next year’s Memorial Mass in early 2022. The SCA will run two Memorial Masses in 2022 so that we can properly honour all of those in our community who have left us in over the last two years.
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Social justice is at the core of our committee, so we have been delighted to be in the early stages of working alongside the school to raise not only awareness but also funds to aid the plight of young women in Afghanistan. We will be further updating our members on the committee’s work in this area early in the new year.
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Since February 2021, the SCA has been working collaboratively with both KRB School and several other independent schools to raise awareness on the issues of consent and how sex education is taught within the school system, an issue that was bought to the forefront because of a petition that was started by ex Kambala student Chanel Contos. The SCA is hosting a follow up meeting with heads of 10 independent school alumnae association on the 26th November 2021 and we look forward to continuing to work collaboratively with both the school and other associations on this very important issue.
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We congratulated the class of 2021 on their outstanding achievements in navigating such a difficult year and welcomed them to the SCA as our newest members by presenting each girl with a silver bracelet with the SCA crest. The girls were delighted with this gesture. The SCA will be hosting a year 13 and 14 event for our newest members in early 2022. We are dedicated to engaging with our young alumnae and remaining connected with them as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
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Thank you to all our committee and association members for your ongoing support. As an association, we are looking forward to 2022 and the opportunities that it will bring to further strengthen connections within our sacred heart family.
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Take care, Merry Christmas and a happy and safe holiday to you all.
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Jacinta has recently published her fifth book, The Single Mother’s Social Club: Inspiration and advice on embracing single parenthood (Murdoch Books).
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The Single Mother’s Social Club – inspiration and advice on embracing single parenthood – is part memoir, part manifesto for single parents.
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Based on her own experiences and interviews with dozens of single mothers and experts, Jacinta Tynan shares the best advice for thriving when you have to manage parenting on your own, or at least part of the time.
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Single parent households are the fastest growing family group in Australia, almost 80 percent with women at the helm, yet the stigma persists.
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The Single Mother’s Social Club is the first book of its kind celebrating single mothers while offering expert advice and wisdom. The book aims to shift this single mother stereotype by presenting these women as they are – empowered and content, who’ve made considered life choices to improve their lives and those of their children.
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Anna Shepherd FACN GAICD (Class of 1980) joined Regal Home Health, in 1983. Regal Home Health was established by Anna’s mother, Patricia Shepherd OAM FACN in 1966 and provides in-home health care and support services to enable individuals to live independently at home. Anna is currently the Executive Chair of Regal Home Health.
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In recent years, Anna has joined the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and prior to this, she was a member of the College of Nursing and the past Vice President of the Australian Council of Community Nursing.
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The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) “Nursing in the Community Week” aims to raise awareness of how nurses can support community to stay safe at home, wherever that is. Anna has been instrumental in its formation and development and in September “Nursing in the Community Week” was formally recognized by The Hon Greg Hunt MP, the Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care.
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The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) Nursing in the Community Week has a proud history of raising public awareness about the crucial role nurses play in caring for individuals where they need it most, in their local communities. Anna and Regal Heath Care have been involved from the start and are the founding sponsor of Nursing in the Community Week.
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Anna believes that nurses working in the community have a unique opportunity to impact overall health outcomes. Nurses are ideal at getting involved as early as possible in the process of prevention and building frameworks so patients can be cared for at home. If you have a model of health care where nurses are treating people in their own homes, that also has a direct link to reducing GDP, an area which Anna has carried out a lot of research in recent years. The impact of care from somebody you trust can’t be underestimated and that is why year on year nurses are rated as the most trusted professionals.
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Minister Hunt said “There are more than 124,500 nurses working in community health care including more than 40,000 working outside our cities. These highly trained and skilled nurses are working in GP practices, outpatient services, correctional facilities, Aboriginal health services, the Australian defence forces, schools and hospices. We recognise the immense contribution they make to the health of our nation.
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Congratulations to Anna and her devoted team of Community Nurses !
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Since 2010, Alexx Stuart (Swainston 1993) has been supporting people in navigating everything from allergy-friendly diets, to environmental toxins, to stress and the impact our everyday choices have on the planet, through her online education platform, Low Tox Life with courses, a top-ranked podcast, keynote speaking and workshops. In 2018 she released her debut book, “Low Tox Life”, now published in French and Spanish, outlining the many simple changes we can make across food, body, home and mind for a healthier people and planet. Packed with lists, tips and non-daunting explanations of how to make the many simple changes that make a huge difference. Read on, for information on Alexx’s second book – Low Tox Life FOOD.
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Alexx’s book, Low Tox Life FOOD, tackles the confusing topic of food in a time of human-influenced climate change. Alexx, a gentle activist, always looking for ways we can come together to move forward, rather than continually bicker over the details, has helped people focus on the three biggest ways they can make a difference from their plates, for the planet – whatever type of eating works best for you. No one is singled out or put on a pedestal as eating “good or bad” for the planet – after a decade of research in this area, Alexx shares that it’s not so much about what the food is, but more how it’s grown/raised, how much it’s processed, and if we manage to use it all and prevent it from going to landfill. It’s a book of hope, packed with practical tips, lists, brainstorms of what you can do with various ingredients, and – despite having over 80 recipes among its 300 pages – it’s a book to help you break up with “recipe slavery”.
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My name is Phoebe Yabsley and I graduated in the KRB class of 2020. A year on from completing Year 12 and I am currently living and working in Northern Queensland on a remote cattle station, Iffley. Iffley Station is just over 1 million acres in size and is located 160km south of Normanton, and 240km North of Julia Creek.
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I made the choice to take a gap year as I was unsure of my university offers and not certain of the course I wanted to study. My sister Hilary (Class of 2019) was also working in Qld, on a station, and constantly told me what an amazing experience and opportunity it was to travel and work in Qld. So, I applied to a few stations and was fortunate enough to receive a position at Iffley.
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I work in a mixed workforce of girls, and boys – working hours before and after the sun. I am involved in the daily jobs of mustering cattle on horses and motorbikes, replacing and fixing fences, putting lick blocks out, drafting and processing cattle, fixing mechanical problems and branding and transporting weaners. On days off from work, our station often attends and participates in local camp-drafts, rodeos and races as well as many other annual events where I have been able to broaden my social network.
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2021, for most people has been tough. Being fortunate enough to be a boarder at KRB I was able to have experienced living away from home. This year has been the longest time I have not seen my family and friends since I left home at the start of March. Also, my parents have not been able to visit Hilary or I due to the Qld/NSW border closures.
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The opportunity I have received to live and work at Iffley has enhanced my independence, broadened my social network as well as continued to help me grow and develop as an individual. I have loved the challenges and hard work as well as moving to a location where I didn’t know anyone. I have also loved living and working in a mixed gender workforce and the excitement and satisfaction felt from completing a job you thought was unachievable. My plans for 2022 will be to return to Iffley Station for another year and hopefully by 2023 I will be at university, studying Events Management in Sydney.
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Kate and I had a connection through a KRB parent who had struggled to find workers, due to Covid restrictions, and therefore offered us an opportunity for 3 months minimum work at their pub and Roadhouse. We both wanted to have a working gap year so this was a perfect job to get us started !
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We worked in a small country town called Julia Creek, population of around 500, and a very social town with similar aged people. We worked at the local pub where we cleaned the motel rooms, bartended, worked as kitchen hands and were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to be chefs of the pub for four nights. We also worked at the Roadhouse which involved cooking meals from breakfast right through to dinner, serving fuel, making coffees, cleaning and ordering stock. Between both these jobs we had a lot of responsibility which gave us great experience and skills in customer service, the hospitality industry, decision making and being part of a team.
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We were given a four bedroom house right behind our workplace, which we shared with Issy Gerathy (2020) who joined us in April and another one of our friends from Temora.
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Over the 8 months we were in Julia creek, we had the opportunity to go to many local campdrafts, rodeos and races; these were the highlights of our social life watching many of our friends compete, meeting lots of like-minded people and experiencing a different scene than what we were used to. We made connections with the lovely locals who took us mustering, cattle dipping, horse riding and allowed us to visit their cattle stations.
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We were fortunate to not encounter any Covid restrictions, which was another reason we extended our stay in Julia Creek.
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We worked 6 days a week, often long hours which from this we gained a better work ethic and appreciation for earning and saving our own money. We also had to learn how to manage living and working together in a small town which at times was challenging but we all helped each other overcome these challenges.
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We have made friendships that will last a lifetime. We are both planning on going to university next year, Kate is studying nursing and I will be studying occupational therapy. “
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When the first lockdown of 2020 began in March, I decided to look into possible opportunities for a gap year for 2021. I was very interested in working at a school in England as I had heard from many past KRB girls about their experiences at schools in the UK and they said they loved it. At first it was very tricky applying for schools as I got accepted into a few schools but unfortunately due to COVID-19 they were no longer accepting gap students. By August, I had finally found a school that was offering a gap student position at Saint Felix in Suffolk, East England which I took. I received a travel exemption from the Australian government to leave Australia and on 2nd January, I flew across to the UK.
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I arrived to Saint Felix on the 3rd January and even with a bit of jetlag, I started working at the school on 4th January. My first day consisted of being a teaching assistant for a Year 4 English class as well as helping out in PE lessons for Years 5 and 6s and monitoring playground duties for recess, lunch and afternoon tea. In the nights, I would work as a Boarding Mistress for the high school students, helping the year 7s with homework and putting them to bed. I was lucky enough to be living in a ‘Gap flat’ on site that was private and away from the boarding students along with another Australian girl from Cairns.
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Unfortunately, due to COVID after the first week of classes, the UK went into full lockdown for two months and the School was closed. Fortunately, we still had a few students on site to look after as students had key worker parents who worked for the NHS as well as international boarders who were unable to go home. This was challenging, as it limited our jobs as gap students and meant that we were unable to travel during half term and term breaks. However, whilst in lockdown I decided to apply to some Universities in the UK which led to where I am today.
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Fast forward to today, I am in my 7th week at the University of Exeter loving every minute of uni life in the UK. My path to get to where I am has been bumpy, as I faced many challenges such as homesickness, Covid and of course classic nerves of deciding to live in another country at age 18 but now I have made some amazing friends, have been working hard in my degree and playing many sports including rugby and water polo as well as joining many societies like the Archaeology Society.
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My plan for the next few years is to complete my degree in Archaeology with Forensic Science at Exeter and go on to complete a Masters in Anthropology, preferably in London, and a PHD in Physical Anthropology to then go on to work as a Forensic Anthropologist. I have loved every minute of my gap year and would recommend a year travelling abroad before going on to study at university.
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Mililma May (2016) is a proud Larrakia Tiwi woman from Gulumoerrgin (Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia). She is proud to live on the unceded lands of her grandmother’s country.
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Mililma commenced at KRB, on a scholarship, in 2015. She completed Years 11 and 12 at KRB on Gadigal country and is grateful to the Gadigal for its strength and determination, and most importantly, its generosity for having KRB on its sacred lands.
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Since completing her HSC, Mililma returned to the Northern Territory where she is near completion of her Law Degree at Charles Darwin University, she works as a paralegal with Gilbert & Tobin and is also a Community Legal Educator. Mililma has founded the organisation “Uprising of the People” also known as UP, which focuses on bringing together individuals, tribes and organisations to discuss issues affecting their communities.
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Mililma is pictured here winning the Northern Territory NAIDOC award in 2020 for Youth of the Year with her cousin Sharna Alley for their work with “Uprising of the People”. Congratulations to Mililma and Sharna for their achievements with “Uprising of the People”.
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Sr Mary Shanahan has invited Mililma to share with us, the details about her life since graduating from KRB in 2016.
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I am writing to you all from Warlpiri country, Lajamanu Community, Northern Territory. I am here on work trip for a week, helping as a Community Legal Educator. My team and I are working with the Kurdiji Elder’s group on Meditation strategies for the community.
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I have just got off the phone with Sr Mary Shanahan. She has called to check on me after hearing of some of the things I have been up to since leaving KRB in 2016. I am grateful to call Sister Mary Shanahan my allap (my grandmother in Larrakia, my paternal grandmother’s language). I call Sister Mary allap, out of respect for the beautiful relationship we have formed over the years.
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Sister Mary has invited me to write to you all, to share information on my experiences and life over the last 5 years.
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A particularly pivotal moment in my life at KRB was when I watched the Four Corner’s Report on the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre, ‘Australia’s Shame’ in July 2016. At this time, I vowed to do everything in my power to help empower my people so that we wouldn’t see a repeat of the Don Dale Royal Commission.
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I vowed to finish school, I vowed to go to university, and I vowed to move back home, to Gulumoerrgin. I have achieved two out of the three of those vows. I am almost finished my Law degree at Charles Darwin University.
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Moving back home in 2019, was the best decision I have ever made. I am extremely proud of myself for listening to my “gut instincts” and the guidance from my ancestors. I moved back home after experiencing heart breaking grief because of the suicide of three people very dear to me, over the last 5 years. It has been hard, but being on my grandmother’s country, feeling the salt water between my toes and the tropical sun beating down on me, has saved me.
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Since returning home, I have been working with Gilbert + Tobin (G+T) a corporate law firm as a Paralegal in the Pro-Bono team and have been a Community Legal Educator at the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency (NAAJA).
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As a Community Legal Educator, my main job has been going into Don Dale Youth Detention Centre to teach the kids about their rights and about our legal history. The highlight of my work has been spending time with my brothers and sisters inside, who range from 11 years of age to 17. They have shown me just how resilient, intelligent, and caring my people are. I am grateful for them.
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My work in Don Dale has been equally traumatising. Being in a prison that was once used for adults, then deemed only fit for bulldozers, and that now keeps children from the ages of 10-17, has been horrible to experience. I developed vicarious trauma and have since had to pull back from going into the prison.
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After seeing the Four Corners report in 2015, then four years later finding myself in the same place, it has shaped my life and inspired me to make sure no more children end up in such conditions in the future.
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Towards the end of 2019, one of my cousins and I organised a protest in Darwin to show our support with the Warlpiri people of Yuendumu after the tragedy they experienced there, when a young boy was shot by police.
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Little did I know then, but this event was the conception of our organisation Uprising of the People also known as UP. We are a charitable organisation that brings tribes, communities, and local non-government organisations together to discuss and collaborate on issues affecting our community. UP is Larrakia founded and owned. We are grassroots and not for profit.
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Over the last 2 years we have spoken on panels and at conferences, collaborated with Aboriginal Health Organisations, written submissions to Government and held community events such as free legal clinics and social movements. Our goals are to empower, educate and uplift our community so that our people can make their own choices and lead self-determined lives.
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We are in the early days of getting set up, and all the work we have done has been in a completely voluntary capacity. Our volunteers have been extremely generous with their time and resources; I feel so grateful for all the support we have received.
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During this pandemic we have been working closely with Aboriginal health organisations across the Northern Territory to develop, create and share resources on social media about vaccinations and COVID. Our recent work has seen the creation of Tik Toks, YouTube videos and T-Shirts that read “The Larrakia Want You Vaccinated”.
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It has been special for me to amplify my elders’ voices and get them speaking about the issues that are impacting them and our communities. I feel grateful that I can use my skills that I learnt and worked on at KRB to create the content that is saving lives here in Gulumoerrgin.
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Looking into the future, I am keen to consolidate our organisation’s constitution and structure.
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Up has already led to some big movements and changes on my country.
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I look forward to updating you all about it over the coming months.
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If you would like to see what we are up to, you can follow us on
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Instagram @uprisingofthepeople
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Facebook @Up: Uprising of the People
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Twitter @up_rising_
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YouTube @Uprising of the People
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Tik Tok @uprisingofthepeople
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Thank you for taking the time to read my letter,
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All the best, \nMililma May
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Elizabeth Grady (KRB 1992) works at Australia for UNHCR, the UN refugee agency in Sydney, heading up the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
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Elizabeth shares with us a personal account of her trip to the Tigray region on the Ethiopian and Eritrean border and the activities the UNHCR are currently involved in, supporting Afghani refugees.
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I love my role and no two days are the same. At its core, my role is about connecting people’s desire to help others with practical action. One of the highlights is meeting the wonderful supporters who would like to help some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Pre-COVID, part of my role was visiting countries where UNHCR operates. This was always a fantastic opportunity to witness firsthand the impact UNHCR has but more importantly, it was an opportunity to meet and listen to the people UNHCR supports.
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The last trip I took was to the Ethiopian and Eritrean border area in the Tigray region. I visited four camps to interview children who had crossed from Eritrea into Ethiopia without their families. They told us that their parents had smuggled them across the border (an incredibly dangerous activity) to avoid the open-ended National Service and lack of opportunity in the region. Once they arrive in Ethiopia the biggest risk these children then face is being trafficked—all too often young refugees are detained in Libya or undertake the perilous journey to Europe.
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One way that UNHCR supports these children is by placing them with foster carers, who are other refugee families. I met one woman called Biri. She was a single mum, caring for four foster children as well as her two biological children. Biri told me that before the children moved in with her, she would visit them and she quickly realized that she could minimize their suffering by sharing what little she had. She likened the children to flowers: they will flourish if taken care of. They lived in a crowded two-room mud structure but, importantly, they felt safe and were able to go to school.
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Over the last three months our main focus has been on the emergency situation in Afghanistan. Over 600,000 people have been forced to flee their homes and over half are women and children. UNHCR provides emergency shelter, food, cash assistance and health care. We are now also planning for the onset of winter and the set of challenges that brings to families who have nowhere to live or have to make difficult choices when it comes to caring for their families.
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The outpouring of support from the Australian public has been incredible. Australian artist Ben Quilty has been instrumental in helping us raise a record $10M. All of these funds have gone directly to help those on the ground who need it most. The need continues though as the number of people who need support also grows.
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I feel very fortunate to have a role that allows me to be the conduit through which people are able to transform the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
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"title": "Zoe Forrest, Class of 2020",
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I am studying a Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management at Sydney University. I’ve been studying the regular pharmacy subjects including Chemistry and Biology, with some Business subjects, eg: The Foundations of Work and Employment and Marketing Principles. I also have a job as a pharmacy student which complements my learning really well.
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Uni is very different from high school, in many great ways. You are able to study with people who are genuinely interested in your course, or subjects, and it feels so much more liberating! Whilst you have a massive amount of freedom, you also have to have so much self-motivation and direction which I personally found hard to adjust to.
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There is a plethora of events and opportunities at Sydney Uni, back when we could be on campus. In Open week, there was free food and we were able to talk to all the various clubs and societies which was great and it highlighted the diversity of the students who are studying here.
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COVID-19 has been a massive challenge for me, I am definitely not well suited for online learning. I wasn’t able to visit my family or my partner for months due to the restrictions about travelling regionally, coupled with living alone it was all very isolating. The transition to life after high school has been hard but I’m more than grateful to my family, friends and partner who have managed to help me stay sane. I’m looking forward to a year where COVID won’t have such a detrimental impact and we can live more freely.
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