St Hilda`s marks new era in tennis

Spirit
ST H I L D A ’S S C H O O L , G O L D CO A ST
ST HILDA’S SCHOOL OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION
September 2014 Volume 17 Issue 2
St Hilda’s marks new era in tennis
Sylvia Alexander (nee Gibson 1980), Margaret (Margot) Lockhart Gibson (nee Dulhunty 1945),
Head of School Mr Peter Crawley, Julia Crombie (1963) and Margaret Brown (nee Crombie 1963)
at the official opening of the Turbayne Centre.
David and Mary Turbayne.
St Hilda’s School is set to host an Australian ranking tennis tournament
in November following substantial investment in excess of $750,000 in
facilities and coaching programs by the school and tennis management
partner, Pure Tennis Academy.
“Hosting the Tennis Australia junior event is a significant milestone for
the St Hilda’s Pure Tennis Academy,” said Head of School Peter Crawley.
“The academy was established in 2013 with the aim of attracting many
of Queensland’s up and coming, as well as elite players.”
The St Hilda’s Pure Tennis Junior Championships will see more than 200
elite players in the 12 to 16 years age divisions compete on the newlyrefurbished hard courts from 1-2 November 2014. This event coincides
with the Old Girls’ Weekend so we hope you will take the opportunity
to visit the tennis facilities, including the new Turbayne Sports Centre.
The sports centre, overlooking the tennis and netball courts, was
opened on Friday 5 September and is a key component in the school’s
tennis development strategy. The centre was fast-tracked through
two generous bequests made to the school by Queensland family,
Mary (nee Dulhunty 1940) and David Turbayne.
Mary Turbayne’s family has a long history with the school dating back to
1908 when former student and Mary Turbayne’s mother, Sylvia Dulhunty
(nee Dixon 1908), attended Goyte-Lea, a girls’ boarding school owned by
Miss Helena Davenport. Goyte-Lea was re-named St Hilda’s School in 1912.
Four past students who attended St Hilda’s between 1942 and 1980,
with direct family connections to Sylvia Dulhunty and Mary Turbayne,
attended the sports centre opening. They were Margot Lockhart Gibson
(nee Dulhunty 1945), Sylvia Alexander (nee Gibson 1980),
Margaret Brown (nee Crombie 1963) and Julia Crombie (1963).
Other special guests were Tennis Queensland’s Head of Tennis Travis
Atkinson and President of Tennis Gold Coast Mike Ford.
Continued overleaf
Michelle Dicks
appointed to School Council
St Hilda’s School Council has pleasure in appointing
2009 graduate Michelle Dicks as a member of
Council. Michelle writes:
As a recent St Hilda’s Old Girl, it was indeed an
honour to be invited on to the St Hilda’s School
Council earlier this year. I am passionate about being
able to exchange information, honestly express
perspectives, pose questions, clarify viewpoints
and be an integral part of a shared vision and the
strategic direction for our school.
Having had a wonderfully fulfilling and happy time
at St Hilda’s, I enrolled as a student at the University
Michelle Dicks. of Queensland before commencing a Bachelor of
Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degree at Bond University.
Now in my fifth year out of school, this opportunity has enabled me
to reconnect with St Hilda’s and once again, be a part of its dynamic
environment. Interacting with staff, students and parents alike, whilst
attending events such as the School Musical, the opening of the new
Boarders’ Reception, the Foundation Ball, business breakfasts and the
annual Women’s Auxiliary High Tea, confirms to me that St Hilda’s is
indeed a vibrant and exceptional school!
Non Nobis Solum reminds us all that we are to serve, not for ourselves
alone but for others. I am therefore, humbled to be a School Council
member and will fully support the spiritual, emotional, psychological,
academic and physical growth of each and every student.
In planning for our school’s future, I relish the opportunity of being able
to uphold our Christian vision of Love, Compassion, Forgiveness, Hope
and Grace for all who attend St Hilda’s School.
St Hilda’s marks new era in tennis
Continued from front page
The new Turbayne Sport Centre features a café, tennis pro shop and
office and an outdoor seating area that overlooks netball courts and
the new tennis playing facility. The tennis facility comprises five fullsize courts with fencing and lighting, as well as four dedicated ANZ
Hot Shots red ball courts and an orange ball court.
Coaching and playing milestones also are fully in the frame. In
a first for St Hilda’s, the St Hilda’s Opens Tennis Team recently
won the Queensland Secondary Schools Teams Championships in
Rockhampton. The team of Lily Clements-Markham (Year 9) and
Yasmin Foster, Arki Truscott and Lara Tupper in Year 10 went through
undefeated.
“The Opens players have been successful this season, benefitting
from a renewed focus on coaching skills and development of
teamwork,” said Mr Crawley.
Margot Lockhart Gibson (nee Dulhunty 1945), School Sports Captain Stephanie Rutherford
and Junior School Tennis Captain Nadine Zielinska at the ribbon cutting.
“This represents a record level of achievement for the Opens team and
we are looking forward to more success for the girls and other teams.”
St Hilda’s School Pure Tennis Academy is open to the public, for
coaching at all ages and levels.
To find out more about bequests, please phone
Business Manager, Mr Paul Salter on 07 5532 4922.
St Hilda’s
School
Old Girls’
Weekend
F riday 31 O ctober S aturday 1 N ovember
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St Hilda’s School Opens Tennis Team, winners of the Qld Secondary Schools Teams Championships
Left to Right: Yasmin Foster, Arki Truscott, Lara Tupper and Lily Clements-Markham.
Program of Activities
Friday 31 October 2014
Saturday 1 November 2014
6pm – 8pm
9am Morning Tea
Principal’s and OGA Cocktail Party
Dress: Cocktail
9.30am Tour of the School
Cost: Complimentary
(includes beverages
and canapés)
Venue: Bev Philben Room
(not far from the Chapel)
11am General Meeting
A light lunch will be served
following the meeting
RSVP Cheryl Reddy Email [email protected]
Phone 07 5577 7297
Join us on Facebook
President’s
message
Debbie Buckley.
OGA continues to strengthen
community connections
St Hilda’s Foundation Ball: Debbie Buckley, Olimpia Opara, Angelica Opara, and Leeanne Cowley.
James O’Brien and Vanessa Hogan (2012), Kieran Doyle
and Emily Tate (2012).
Debbie Buckley (nee Clarke 1978) and husband John.
Ross and Louise Wolbers
(nee Rix 1982).
Tony and Leeanne Cowley (nee Rix 1980).
Claire Henkey (nee Holtsbaum
1993) and husband Ryan.
The OGA welcomed our newest members,
the 2014 Year 12 cohort at a Senior School
Assembly in August. Each student was
presented with a welcome card and OGA
badge which they will wear with pride for the
remainder of the year.
During the presentation, OGA Committee
Member and Bond University Future Students
Manager, Claire Henkey (nee Holtsbaum 1993)
spoke to the girls about the importance of
connections and especially, staying connected
with each other and their school.
These connections can assist us all personally
and professionally and for young graduates,
offer mentoring opportunities within the
St Hilda’s School community.
It was a pleasure to have attended the inaugural
St Hilda’s Foundation Ball at the Marriott Hotel
Surfers Paradise in March. It was a wonderful
occasion for the newly-formed Foundation with
many Old Girls supporting the event. Guests
would have been deeply moved by sisters,
Olimpia (2011) and Angelica (2009) Opara,
Lorraine Norris and Christine
Prendergast (1973).
who shared their personal story of family
break-up; and the support they received from
the School Council which enabled them to
complete their secondary education.
Head of School Peter Crawley and staff went
above and beyond to support these young
women to dream and to achieve - the
fundamental aim of the St Hilda’s Foundation.
We hope the Old Girl community will support
the foundation with its fundraising efforts.
Bequests are one way to support the St Hilda’s
Foundation. Two bequests by Old Girl Mary
Turbayne (nee Dulhunty 1940) and her
husband David enabled the construction of the
newly-opened Turbayne Sports Centre. It was
a pleasure to meet Mary’s sister and nieces, all
Old Girls, at the official opening in September.
The OGA Committee is looking forward to
welcoming Old Girls back to St Hilda’s during
the OGA Reunion Weekend to be held from
Friday 31 October to Saturday 1 November.
All year levels are welcome to attend the
Friday evening Cocktail Party as well as join
Caroline Taylor (nee Berenger 1995) and husband John.
Susan Sanburg and Gemma
Alker (Sanburg 1997).
the tour of the school, morning tea and General
Meeting to be held on Saturday. Details and
times are included in this newsletter.
As the year draws to a close, I wish all Old Girls
and their families a safe Christmas and holiday
season and extend best wishes to the Seniors
of 2014 as they complete their education and
start the next chapter of their lives.
Debbie Buckley (Nee Clarke 1978)
President
OGA GENERAL MEETING
Saturday 1 November 2014 at 11am
You are invited to attend the next
General Meeting of the OGA to be held
in the Bev Philben Room, starting at
11am. The meeting will follow an early
morning tea to be held at 9am and a
tour of the school, starting at 9.30am.
Your attendance and contribution would
be very welcome.
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St Hilda’s Old Girl
recipient of 2014
Queensland Greats
award
The Queensland Greats
Awards program
honours individuals
and institutions whose
long-term or lifetime
achievements have
played a significant
role in the history
and development of
Queensland.
Premier Campbell
Newman, announced
the 2014 Queensland Greats on Sunday 1 June 2014
as part of Queensland Week celebrations.
One of the recipients was St Hilda’s Old Girl
Sallyanne Atkinson (nee Kerr 1959) who had only
joined us the weekend before the announcement
at our Toowoomba Lunch and was very good at
keeping her secret.
Dr Sallyanne Atkinson AO.
Director Kimberley Joseph with a local leader in Eastern Kazakhstan during filming for The Polygon.
Kimberley’s directorial debut
an emotional journey
During April 2014, we were extended an invitation to join Kimberly Joseph (nee
Hawryluk 1990) and her family for the world premiere of her documentary, The
Polygon. This is the story of a Kazakh village that lies just 18 kilometres from the
former Soviet nuclear test site. Over 40 years and 600 nuclear explosions left the land,
water and people battling the effects of severe long-term radiation exposure. Both
the Russian and Kazakh Governments have ignored their plight and their story has
remained untold until now.
We experience this journey through the eyes of the villagers themselves, including
Bolat Baltabek, a teacher, father and town leader. Having lost his sister, brother,
son and countless neighbours to radiation related diseases, he becomes our guide
and through him we begin to understand the struggles and strengths of the Sarzhal
villagers as they struggle to make their lives work in an unradiated environment.
Shot over a period of three years, The Polygon documents the fallout of the Soviet
tests that began in 1949 and continue to affect over 1.5 million people today.
Victims who have, to date, not received compensation or care. The filmmakers
journey from the poverty of the Kazakh villages on the Steppe to the wealthy urban
sprawl of modern Kazakhstan, in an attempt to draw international attention to this
massive and otherwise forgotten global nuclear disaster.
Sallyanne is a community leader who has made
an outstanding contribution to Queensland in
government, business, sport, international trade, the
arts and the community over 40 years. Elected as
Brisbane’s first female Lord Mayor in 1985, Sallyanne
initiated the most comprehensive plan to have been
undertaken by any Australian city covering land use
planning, transport, economic development and
social issues as well as presiding over World Expo ‘88.
Sallyanne has been a passionate advocate for her
community and has held a uniquely diverse range
of leadership roles in Queensland including Chair of
Tourism Queensland, Brisbane Writers Festival and
The Crawford Fund and now The Women’s College,
Queensland Brain Institute and Museum of Brisbane.
We are delighted for Sallyanne and congratulate her
on this significant award.
Nicolle A Sista to women in need
Nicolle Craft Edwards (nee Craft 1992) cofounded Assist A Sista support organisation for
abused women with her friend Manuela, after
seeing a desperate need in our community.
Nicolle has always been passionate about
helping those without a voice and she wanted
to continue to assist other women and families
in their hour of need.
Manuela came across a young mother with
her baby and young children on a bus who had
left an abusive relationship and walked out
with her children and nothing else. Manuela
contacted Nicolle who put the word out to
her network and within a day, had found this
young mother emergency accommodation and
the start of a new life.
Working with agencies and refugee centres,
Assist A Sista is notified when a woman needs
assistance and then helps and restores hope to
families who are survivors of domestic violence
by assisting them to move successfully from
‘shelter’ to independence.
As an Old Girl who knew the School Motto
and School Song well, Nicolle knew that ‘girls
were strong as well as men’ and if, as women,
we banded together we could do and achieve
anything, especially when it came to assisting
other women in need.
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Nicolle and Manuela were thrilled to
be nominated for the Pride of Australia
Community Spirit Medal and are extending
their reach nationally.
Nicolle invites you to ‘Like’ Assist A Sista’s
Facebook Page and to make contact if you have
skills or time to help out.
Nicolle Craft Edwards, Patron
Mia Freedman and Manuela.
Rotary Youth Exchange
takes Demi to Switzerland
ENGAGEMENTS
Danella Rockley (1993)
announced her engagement to Alistair
Mitchell on 1 June 2014 in Bali.
Al took me down to the beach for
what I thought was breakfast on the
beach; there was this beautiful setting
with amazing turquoise ocean and a
gazebo draped in white curtains and
flowers – then he proposed. It was
very romantic!
Caitlin Woods (2006)
Caitlin announced her engagement to
Geoffrey Onus on 22 August 2014.
Our story is simple and sweet:
Geoffrey proposed to me on my
birthday after making me an amazing
champagne breakfast. The ring was
in the last present I unwrapped!
Geoffrey and I are currently working
in the Agricultural industry in
Goondiwindi.
Demi Giovannoni (2013) with host family.
I have been abroad with a program called Rotary Youth
Exchange since January this year. I attend a school in Switzerland
with many Swiss students to engage in their language
(German) and their way of living and go home to a host family
who has offered to take me in for four months. I change
between three different families in this one year abroad.
During my first few weeks in Switzerland, I went on a language
camp along with many other exchange students, to learn the
basics of the language and the country to help us get started.
Not only learning a new language but I have also met new
friends from every continent in the world!
As well as the language camp, I continued at another language
course every Monday. This was also arranged by the exchange
program and so I have met many exchange friends.
Prior to travelling to Europe, there were many interviews and
meetings with Rotary Australia to see if I would be a good
student to represent my country while on exchange.
We had to find a Rotary Club from both Australia and Switzerland
to sponsor me and help me out on my year abroad. While in
Switzerland, I have undertaken presentations, meetings, flag
parades and many more events to advertise and tell others
about my home country, Australia.
MARRIAGES
Alana Wee (nee Wilson 1996)
married Alexander Wee on
3 August 2014 on the island of
Kauai, Hawaii. Alana attended
St Hilda’s until 1996, before
moving back to the United States.
Alana met Alexander
(TSS, graduated 1998) at the TSS
fete in 1997. After living overseas
for many years, they are now
residing on the Gold Coast.
La bohème an unforgettable
experience for Chloe
I auditioned for Project Puccini,
which is the first of its kind by
Opera Queensland for their annual
touring opera - this year La bohème
by Puccini. This project was a huge
undertaking as residents from areas
throughout Queensland auditioned
for parts in the local choruses of
which the Gold Coast was one
(eight choruses were selected
throughout Queensland).
I was one of 36 adults who were
selected to form part of the chorus.
We had a wonderful experience working with Opera Queensland singers,
directors and musicians and learning Puccini’s beautiful music. As a chorus
member I was a wife and a milkmaid. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Chloe Walton (2004).
In my other life, I am a speech pathologist at the Gold Coast Hospital
and Health Service working with adults. I completed research into
management of voice disorders last year and have just had my research
findings published in the Journal of Voice. I also lecture voice to the
Griffith University Speech Pathology students.
Aurelia White (nee Dang
1999) and Phillip White
were married on
5 September 2014.
Denise Tairua (nee Andres 1996)
was married on 6 September
2014 to Jacob Tairua at La Piazza,
Runaway Bay.
Jane Watkins (nee Elliott 2000) and husband Kris
were married on 17 April 2014 - Easter weekend - by
Fr Sid Rogers at Sanctuary Cove Intercontinental Chapel,
with the reception held at the Country Club. The couple
went to Fiji for their honeymoon. Jane’s best friends
from St Hilda’s class of 2000, Sarah Benson (nee
Ginnane) Jane Elliott (nee Watkins), Lauren Herd
(nee Pask), Emma Pearce, Sylvia Wilson (nee Tolg)
and Caroline Eriksen joined the celebrations.
Lauren Spencer (nee Boyle 2006)
and Mark were married on 12 April
at the Chapel of St Alban (TSS).
Lauren is teaching Geography and
History at St Hilda’s School.
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Where are they now…
Andrea Crothers visits Di Hutc
heon.
Nicole James.
Kellie Freebody.
Leanne Kenway.
Candice Gregor.
Georgia-Rose Brown.
Leanne Kenway (nee Fair 1987)
Leanne, who was Head Daygirl in 1987,
is working as a physiotherapist at Burleigh
Heads and completing her PhD, studying
Tremor at Griffith University. She writes:
I love teaching Anatomy, Physiology and
Neuroscience to the uni students, and hope to
focus on this on completion of my doctorate.
Andrea Crothers (2010) is pictured above
with Boarding House Mother Di Hutcheon on
a visit to the school in June. Head of Boarding
Gayle Churchill also met up with Andrea when
they both attended the Weengallon Pink
Ladies Day. Andrea was on official duties at
Pink Ladies Day as Queensland Country Life
journalist covering the event.
Georgia-Rose Brown (2012)
Georgia-Rose competed at the Commonwealth
Games this year as a member of the Australian
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team. Since her
primary school days at St Hilda’s, Georgia-Rose
has been living in Melbourne.
Kellie Freebody (2005)
Kellie was deployed in Kandahar, Afghanistan
as part of the Heron UAV detachment. She
returned home to Newcastle in July and is
looking forward to a long relaxing holiday
with her sister, travelling to London.
Amelia Wilson (nee Barton 1994)
My husband and I have been living in Airlie
Beach for the past eight years, running our
own surveying business - Vision Surveys (Qld)
Pty Ltd. We have three beautiful children,
Oliver (5), Millie (3) and Isobel (5 months).
We love living up here not only for the
business opportunities but also for the lifestyle.
We are fortunate enough to live in a lovely
home on acreage but also have an amazing
back yard being that of the Whitsunday Islands
and their surrounds.
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Amelia Wilson and family.
Nicole James (2004)
Nicky’s dance and aerial career has seen her
travel extensively over the past 10 years. She
was very excited to be back on the Gold Coast
as the dance captain in the recent successful
season of the Ultimate Vegas Show, staged at
Jupiters Casino. When the Casino show finished,
she started rehearsals and is now performing
at nearby Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant in their
show, Spiderlash. “I am the featured aerialist
and perform on silks, net, split straps, lycra and
two stationary apparatus,” said Nicky. “We will
be performing Spiderlash until mid next year.”
Nicky is looking forward to seeing her school
friends at their reunion later this year.
Hannah Sandgren (2005)
Hannah was the designer in the production of
new opera Mayakovsky by Michael Smetanin,
Alison Croggon and the Sydney Chamber Opera
which played at Carriageworks during July.
Mayakovsky is a tale of the Russian futurist
poet who became the bard of the revolution
then watched it murder art; who expunged
bourgeois sentiment from his own work, only
to be himself expunged by socialist realism;
who embraced insolence to the bourgeoisie,
to be repaid by contempt from bureaucrats.
The production uses projection on the side wall
with instrumental ensemble at the back, and
is economic in gesture to facilitate the music’s
surging pace, and text’s pessimistic prognosis.
Anna Gook (nee McLaren 1986)
I live in Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory
with my husband and two children. My eldest
son is in Year 11 at TSS and our daughter is
in Year 4 with Mount Isa School of the Air;
and hopefully, going to St Hilda’s in 2017. We
manage a cattle station and fatten cattle for
live export. It is an amazing place to live.
Candice Gregor (1995)
I have a background in magazine editing,
writing and styling and have worked with Bride
to Be, Women’s Health, Marie Claire and Tatler
magazines. About five years ago I fell in love
with interior design and decorating and was
keen to learn more about interior styling. My
blog, Teacup & Sourcer was born of my two
loves - writing and homewares. While it’s still
only early days with the blog (I haven’t quit
my day job in PR yet) I was lucky enough to
visit New York to attend NY NOW, one of the
biggest and most reputable home and lifestyle
shows in the world. Whilst there I was chosen
as a finalist in NY NOW’s Best Blog competition,
which was a real honour. I cannot wait to share
more in upcoming posts on Teacup & Sourcer.
I’d love the Old Girl community to follow me on
Instagram @teacupandsourcer. I hope you enjoy
the blog and photos as much as I do.
The Ramsey Old Girls team reigned
supreme again this year with
another win over the St Hilda’s
Open Basketball Team. Each year
the Ramsey sisters and friends come
together to remember their sister
Sherilee (2006) who passed away
suddenly in 2007.
Toowoomba and Brisbane away lunches
The OGA organised two ‘away’ lunches during
2014 at Toowoomba in May and Brisbane in
August. Both events were well attended.
Many Old Girls travel some distance to join the
lunch in Toowoomba and thoroughly enjoy the
time spent with fellow students and friends.
Marian Michael (nee Perdriau 1957) did a
stellar job of gathering a good selection of her
cohort at both events.
This year also saw a mini reunion of the 1978
group in Brisbane and it was evident that they
just picked up where they left off! Some of the
girls hadn’t seen each for 36 years and look
forward to catching up more often.
Toowoomba
Left to right: Beverley Elliott (nee Smales
1956), Kim Nicoll (nee Murdoch 1956),
Nell Maclean (nee Tyrwhitt 1957).
Sue Jago (nee Wagstaff 1956) and Kim
Nicoll
(nee Murdoch 1956).
Helen Richardson (ne
Marian Michael (ne e Turner 1959) and
e Perdriau 1957).
Lunch in Toowoomba in May.
Catching up with old friends.
Brisbane
Marlene Vallis (nee Ferguson 1955), Ann Duncom
be
(nee Benade 1956) and Judith Taylor (nee Bailey
1955).
, Marilyn Martin
Left to right: Kim Nicoll (nee Murdoch 1956) Perdriau 1957).
(nee
(nee Pickering 1963) and Marian Michael
Marilyn Heaton (nee Anderson 1957) and
Gem Langby (nee Steinhardt 1957).
Carolyn Hill (nee Blaikie 1978) and
Joy Bain (nee Trueman 1978)
Adrianne Done (nee Jones 1978) and
Lyndel Corin (1978).
Carolyn Hill (nee Blaikie 1978) and
Diane Cartmill (nee Satchell 1978).
Debbie Buckley (nee Clarke 1978)
and Sasha Roveta (1978).
Margot Clark (1978)
and Jenny Lawson
(nee Crowther 1978).
art
ke 1978) and Kym Stew
Debbie Buckley (nee Clar
(nee Marsh 1978).
Class of 1978 catch up.
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The Corporation of the Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane
trading as St Hilda’s School
Registered CRICOS Provider No. 00510M
52 High Street, Southport. PO Box 290 Southport 4215 Queensland Australia
Telephone (+61) 07 5532 4922 Facsimile (+61) 07 5591 5352
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sthildas.qld.edu.au
ST H I L D A ’S S C H O O L , G O L D CO A ST
BIRTHS
Larissa Sattler
(nee Nicoll 1999)
Koen Bern Sattler was born
18 July 2014, weighing 3.73kg.
Koen has a big sister Milla
who will be two in November.
REUNIONS
Jessie May
(nee Milkins 2005)
Finley Allan Ronald May
arrived in the world on 2 July
2014. He was four weeks
early but healthy and happy.
Belinda Mason
(nee Salk 1996)
Angus William Mason was
born on 8 September 2014,
weighing 3.875kg, a baby
brother for Annabelle.
Kim Simovic
(nee Banner 1999)
Mia Lucija Simovic, was born
on 3 September 2014.
Renee Clarke
(nee Bernays 1994)
Airlie Taylor Clarke was born
on 7 April 2014, 57cm long
and weighing 4.6kg, a little
sister to Robbie.
Shonel Susan Hall
(nee Lipp 1999)
Raife Sebastian Hall was born
on 6 September 2014 at
Royal Brisbane Birth Centre.
He is a brother to Jude Hall,
aged two years.
Peta Thompson
(nee Bird 2000)
Lily Ann Thompson was born at
Cairns Private hospital on the
30 March 2014.
Amelia Wilson
(nee Barton 1994)
Isobel Wilson was born in
Mackay on 10 April 2014,
a little sister for Oliver
and Millie.
Stephanie Day (2006)
Addison Jane Edith Douglass
was born on 26 April 2014,
weighing 3.25kg, and
welcomed by four-year-old
half-sister Summer.
OGA CONTACTS
We would love to hear your news
to include in the next issue of the
OGA Spirit.
Please tell us about your studies,
career and life adventures via
[email protected]
President: Mrs Debbie Buckley
Mobile: 0412 173 033
For general enquiries
Contact OGA officer Cheryl Reddy on
07 5532 4922 (St Hilda’s School)
For change of address and database
details: [email protected]
Catherine Mills (1993)
Georgette Beer was born on
9 August 2014, a sister to Bella
and Sophie.
VALE
Catherine Sparkes (Shackleton 1936)
passed away peacefully on 27 August 2014 at
the age of 95. Catherine was a past student as
well as teacher at St Hilda’s until 1989.
Kath Pitman Music teacher and pianist at
St Hilda’s School for 30 years from 1960 to
1990, Kath passed away on 2 June 2014.
Margaret Campbell (Thomas 1956)
passed away at Roma Hospital on 7 June 2014,
surrounded by loved ones.
Ann Murray (Horden 1952) passed away
on 3 October 2013 on Kangaroo Island. Her
funeral was conducted on Lord Howe Island.
Ann attended St Hilda’s School from 1948
to 1952.
The excitement builds as reunions are
fast approaching and we wish everyone
a fabulous event as you re-acquaint
yourselves and relive your school days.
The Facebook groups have been working
overtime sharing photos and good times
and we look forward to sharing some of
the excitement in our next newsletter.
5 years 2009, Saturday 4 October
Stingray Bar and Lounge at QT Hotel
Coordinators: Olivia Piat (2009), Brooke
Lee (2009), Lucy Cush (2009) via Facebook
10 years 2004, Saturday 1 November
Race Day at the Gold Coast Turf Club
Coordinator: Nina Young (2004) via Facebook
15 years 1999
Coordinator: Kate Jorgenson-Cox (nee
Bielefeldt-Jorgensen 1999) via Facebook
20 years 1994, Saturday 1 November
Southport Yacht Club
Coordinators: Liz Marshall (nee Wright 1994)
and Emma Gardner (1994) via Facebook
25 years 1989, Saturday 11 October
QT Surfers Paradise
Coordinators: Mandy McDonnell (nee
Greeff 1989) and Rachel Lam (1989)
30 years 1984
Friday and Saturday 10/11 October
Salt, Kingscliff
Coordinators: Catriona Noble Hallas
(nee Noble 1984) and Catherine PevyTrewartha (nee Pevy 1984) via Facebook
40 years 1974, Saturday 1 November
Coordinator: Kathy Watkins (1995)
via Facebook
50+ years 1963/64
Monday 6 October at 12pm
St Lucia Golf Club, Hillstone Street
Coordinator: Gillian Turner (nee Webster
1964) [email protected]
Reunion coordinators for 2015 Reunion
The OGA is on the lookout for reunion
coordinators for each year level for 2015.
Years due for reunions include: 2010,
2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980,
1975, 1970, 1965.
St Hilda’s School will provide
coordinators with information
about their year level but we suggest
using Facebook to help track down and
communicate with your fellow students.
Facebook closed groups can be set up on
the St Hilda’s OGA Facebook page.
If you are interested in helping
arrange your reunion please email
[email protected]
or phone Cheryl Reddy at St Hilda’s
on 07-5577 7297.