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September 2016

IN THIS ISSUE 4

CONNECTIONS: COUNTRY, GLOBAL and DIGITAL

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100 YEARS @ FAIRHOLME

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HISTORIC WIN

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JUNIOR STORYTIME

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CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY

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SUPER SPORTS

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CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

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HANDS ON!

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HEROES HAILING FROM FAIRHOLME

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BOARDER CONNNECTIONS

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RECONNECTING WITH OUR FOGS

ABOUT THIS ISSUE

The excitement is building as we draw closer to next year’s significant milestone of 100 years of education at our current East Toowoomba site, and to celebrate, this edition of Focus on Fairholme is a record of our ever-present connectivity.

Read on and enjoy stories of compassion, excitement, dedication, faith and commitment from our extensive Fairholme Family – new girls, ‘old Girls’, current students, staff and supporters all.

FAIRHOLME a place to connect...

As we look towards our 100 years at Fairholme next year, our Centenary on this site, I think about all the families who have been a part of the life of this wonderful college since its inception all those years ago.

As a community we have a rich tradition of keeping in contact with each other, either as part of the Fairholme Old Girls’ Association including their special 10, 20, 30, 40, or dare I say, 50 year reunions; or as parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles or even as friends of students, past and present, of this great College.

Fairholme is a place to connect – and I encourage you to contact old friends or acquaintances who might not have connected with Fairholme in recent years, to remind them of our upcoming celebrations, or invite them to the many events planned for 2017.

Consider being involved yourself in some, or even all, of these special opportunities – they only come along on occasions such as this. It will be a great time to reminisce, share, celebrate and contemplate what makes Fairholme – Fairholme.

I look forward to meeting you or catching up with you sometime during the many celebratory events of 2017.

Connecting with Fairholme in 2017 – the opportunities are endless.

Mr Ian Andersen | Chairman Fairholme College Board of Directors FOCUS ON FAIRHOLME 2016

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I am sitting in a coffee shop in Glen Innes, chatting with Georgie Gilder (Head Boarder, 2009, pictured above) during yet another of our sucessful ‘Country Tours’. I ask her, casually: ‘Who are you still in contact with?’

She pronounces: ‘Everyone.’ Following, she gives a demonstration through listing name, after name, of Fairholme girls, with whom she has had contact in the recent months. Her list seems to be inexhaustible and includes day girls, boarders, girls from her year and girls who are older or younger. She is richly connected. Jettison back a few months and I am sharing coffee with Emi Yamanaki in Tokyo. Emi spent one term at Fairholme in 2013 as a Year 10 student. Her detailed recall of Fairholme is stunning and puts my memory to shame. For Emi, the ten weeks of wearing the MacLaren Tartan have made an indelible impression upon her. They have, in her mind, led her to study Education. She values learning and teaching because of her global experience.

Similarly, I am on a tour of Jissen Seigakuin Girls School in Tokyo and enjoying sounds of a music ensemble rehearsing through their Easter holidays. When I turn the corner I am greeted by delighted squeals of girls who spent but two weeks at Fairholme on a study tour in 2015. I feel a little like a celebrity until one girl says, ‘Mrs Evans I remember assembly with you – you talked about hats.’ Such a fall from fame! Nonetheless, they feel connected. The Fairholme experience sits powerfully in their memory and, I think, in their heart. Perhaps, in a similar way, to that of all of the girls and staff who have travelled to Ootacumund in the past eight years, feel incredibly connected to the children of Mizpah (as pictured middle, above). These are rich human footprints that define us and who we will become.

‘The “future” is not an empty space but like the past, an active aspect of the present’ (Milojevic)

Connectivity in 2016 can also be gauged by a stroll through the Fairholme Instagram or Facebook accounts, particularly with an administrator’s eye where post reaches are measured and likes tallied. The Fairholme experience can be captured vicariously through a link to the Boarders’ video embedded in the newsletter; the skype meeting with students from a sister school in Tokyo or following Mr Peacock’s blog that described his bike ride [Miles for Mizpah] through the European Alps. Perhaps the threads that bind us together are no tighter, but they are invariably far more public, visible and global. Figuratively speaking, Europe feels as though it’s just around the corner, India merely hours away, and Japan is so close it almost shares a time zone: or so it feels.

How does that affect classroom delivery? When Year 4 students email an answer to a question that I’ve posed on Assembly, just an hour later, I know things are different.

They can act on their thinking in a different way. The occasional panicked email from a student to a teacher after school is out for the day means that a burning question can be answered. There is an immediacy around learning that is new. There is also a rolling, ongoing construction of ideas that doesn’t seem to be bound by time, nor by the wisdom of the revered Encyclopaedia Britannica. History is editable and so, too, is the future, it seems.

flexibility in thinking, agility in responding to change, and the importance of collaboration. The “future” is not an empty space but like the past, an active aspect of the present’ (Milojevic). In 1938 an ‘expedition style’ team of four men climbed the north face of the Eiger in Switzerland – it took them four days. In 2008 Ueli Steck climbed the north face of the Eiger – ‘alpine style’, by himself, in 2 hours 47 minutes and 33 seconds. The north face of the Eiger can be considered as a metaphor for a new world order. A summit at all costs approach means that people die in pursuit of their goal, when they ignore weather conditions and terrain changes. We are living in a world complete with storms, rock falls and avalanches, and we have no choice but to climb the Eiger. But we do get to choose how.

I trust that how we choose to approach the future is strengthened by the rich connectivity that is a hallmark of the Fairholme experience. It is grown in the boarding house, nurtured in Pastoral Care groups and through House-based activities, and it is steeped in the communication practices that all our students are learning from Kindy through to Year 12. Once a Fairholme girl, always a Fairholme girl – just check out a Throwback Thursday facebook post and you’ll be convinced.

Dr Linda Evans | Principal

Futurists who step courageously into that unknown, capricious space tell us that the decisions we make today will frame our tomorrows. This is a self-evident truth it would seem; nonetheless, they advise on the need for FOCUS ON FAIRHOLME 2016

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WHY WILL WE BE CELEBRATING

100 Years at Fairholme

IN 2017 ?

On 17 July 1917, the first six Junior School

Miss Amy Carson, PLC Principal led the first

students arrived at ‘Fairholme’ by horse-drawn

assembly near the Cameron Homestead steps

bus to begin classes. Senior School students

before classes began inside – and Fairholme has

joined them a few months later.

been a place of learning ever since. Later known

Due to increasing enrolments the Presbyterian

as the Presbyterian Girls’ College, Toowoomba

Ladies’ College, Toowoomba, based at

and then Fairholme College from 1978, the

Spreydon in Rome Street, Newtown, had to

school has grown to become one of

find a larger home. In April 1917, Mrs Cameron,

Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools.

pictured, above right, the matriarch of the pioneering Cameron family, and a devout Presbyterian, generously offered to sell her gracious homestead to the Presbyterian Church, specifically for use as a girls’ school.

Photographic overlay: Whole School at Fairholme in 1918

PROPOSED EVENTS 2017 Tuesday 24 January Scholars’ Assembly, cutting of 100 Years Cake, launch of Heritage Trail TERM 1 (Date to be advised) Junior School Picnic

Friday 13 October Opening of ‘Facets of Fairholme’ Art Exhibition, featuring works from Artists-in-Residence during 2017 Saturday 14 October Fairholme Spring Fair and Fairholme Old Girls Association Reunion Weekend ‘Facets of Fairholme’ Art Exhibition

Saturday 3 June P & F Winter Ball: Celebrating 100 years at Fairholme Thursday 15 June Friends of Fairholme | Founders’ Day Monday 17 July Community Celebration at HumeRidge Church of Christ.Morning tea for Fairholme Old Girls and Guests, followed by time capsule placement at Fairholme College.

Sunday 15 October FOGA Church Service, FOGA Reunion Luncheon ‘Facets of Fairholme’ Art Exhibition

SHARE YOUR STORIES As we prepare to share 100 years of wonderful memories at Fairholme, we are hoping to illustrate the history with as many photographs and stories as possible. Every story, from every decade, is part of Fairholme’s story – and contributes to its remarkable and inspiring history.

Whether you are a past student, past staff member, Fairholme parent or supporter, your story is important.

Please share yours, by submitting your images and words at: http://www.fairholme.qld.edu.au/ discover/aboutfairholme/ 100-years-at-fairholme/ 100-years-atfairholme-share- your-story.html

Don’t miss walking our awesome HERITAGE TRAIL in 2017

Follow the trail that marks significant points of interest around the College campus, with plaques detailing Fairholme’s rich history and changing landscape.

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FAIRHOLME

Golden Girls

Three former Fairholme girls are on top of the world, literally. They were part of the Women’s Rugby 7s Team that made history in Rio on Tuesday 9 August at 8.30am AEST, when they won Gold in a thrilling match against New Zealand.

Emilee Cherry (2010) was brilliant on the field, as was Gemma Etheridge (2004) who overcame knee surgery in March to be fit enough for the Olympic team. Dominique Du Toit (2014) was there to celebrate with the Fairholme girls, as a travelling reserve for the Rugby 7s at just 19 years of age.

The girls’ success hasn’t come easily. All three have been in intense training and have shown dedication to the sport that they knew little about until the end of school. All three were exceptional Touch players in school at many different levels, and were approached by the Reds Rugby officials once they’d finished school.

For Fairholme this win is not only an historic celebration for the girls, but may also see historic changes in the Sporting Curriculum.

Emilee Cherry told us earlier this year she

OLYMPIC CONNECTIONS

hoped that by making it to the Olympics, she could encourage the sport to be offered in High Schools across Australia, and Fairholme’s Head of Sport Tony Tregaskis said the school is already in discussion. ‘It’s certainly being discussed and considered. All I can say at this stage though is – watch this space.’

For Gemma Etheridge the Gold Medal is more than she could have hoped for. Just making it to the Olympics was her dream.

She’ll see out her contract with Australian Rugby Union at the end of the year and is hoping to then settle in Toowoomba with her fiancé, who’s been waiting patiently for her to fulfil a childhood dream.

For Dom Du Toit and star player Emilee Cherry though, this is just the beginning.

‘Tokyo is another 4 years away and I can’t wait to play in front of a home crowd on the Gold Coast at the Commonwealth Games, ’ Emilee told Fairholme.

For now though they’ll enjoy the celebrations and the accomplishment that most athletes never get to experience.

A huge shout out to another Olympic Golden Fairholme Old Girl, Emily Tapp (1996 - 2010), who has been selected to represent Australia at the Paralympics next month in Rio. Emily was left a paraplegic after a campdrafting accident in 2011 at the age of 19. With incredible drive and determination, Emily has developed as an accomplished athlete.

We featured Emily’s story in our last year’s Focus magazine and we’ll be looking forward to updating you on her progress via our social media pages.

You’ll be able to hear us cheering for you from Wirra Wirra Street, Emily!

Fairholme Junior

Storytime The adventures of over 200 very happy Kindy, Prep and Year 1 to Year 6 students!

Once upon a time... the Fairholme Family welcomed a lovely new Head of Junior School, to their fold (1). Mrs Tonscheck is thoroughly enjoying leading Fairholme Junior following Mrs Merry’s retirement after 20 years of meritorious service.

An experienced educator and administrator who has worked in the state sector throughout regional and rural Queensland as teacher, Deputy Principal and Principal, Mrs Tonscheck was raised in the country, and having attended an all girls’ secondary school as a boarder, has a deep appreciation of the Fairholme setting.

Junior girls (2) enjoyed a fairytale afternoon during their ‘Better buddies’ celebrations on Wednesday 15 June, as primary schools across Australia celebrated friendship and helped raise awareness of bullying in schools.

They also raised funds by wearing themed pink and purple or pirate paraphernalia. A great day was had by students and staff!

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As part of the National Simultaneous Storytelling Day this year, the Junior School welcomed a number of very special guests to their Early Years Rooms. I Got This Hat

by J and K Temple was selected as the story for sharing by our talented readers, including Fairholme College Business Manager, Mr Mark Freeman (5) and Principal, Dr Evans (6).

Students were dazzled by a range of interesting hats worn by the storytellers, who highlighted the importance of a love for literature.

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Our Kindy crew always have some great stories to tell about their fun-filled days in their adventure playground (3), but some special visitors really piqued their interest with some very interesting facts about Wriggly Worms. Ms Diane & Ms Anne (4) from Toowoomba Regional Council talked about the food worms like to eat and how we should care for them – and that they don’t have ears, eyes or teeth!

Year 1s became ‘Fairholme Farmers’ (8) in the making when they travelled to the Wilsonton Agricultural Centre in June this year. The girls were able to collect eggs and feed a chicken, nurse a baby chick, run around with the free-range chooks, feed hay to the sheep and pet the 600kg cows and be weighed on the cattle crush.

Year 4 students (7) created their own STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) stories in Term 2 of this year, while learning how to program LEGO EV3 Mindstorms Robots. The girls worked on a special project, where the task was to program their robot to navigate from a space station, pick up supplies and return home, avoiding all obstacles in their path! Now that’s cool!

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WITH THE WIDER COMMUNITY It began as a dream to raise $25,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation. What followed was 23 Fairholme Senior Leaders displaying notable courage to shave or cut their hair as a mark of respect and encouragement to those suffering from blood-related cancers:

Eliza Smolenski, Lala Grogan, Bettina Kobelt, Elisabeth Snow, Emily Wilson, Heidi Adamson, Olivia Bartelen, Zara Barton, Morgan Bignell, Bronte Collins, Holly Ellem, Meg Gillan, Paige Hardie, Georgia Hayward, Kate Johnston, Samantha Lenton, Hannah Love, Ashlee Reddacliff, Claudia Steel, Natasha Stevens, Jemma Telleman, Karen Ussher, and Josie Walker all gave up their locks for this important cause.

At 1pm on 10 June, the shaving began in front of the College community! The Year 12 girls were supported by friends and family as they donned the orange capes and scissors snipped and clippers whirred.

Ponytails were donated to charity, so that wigs can be made for young Leukaemia sufferers, and the tally reached beyond $30,000!

KEEPING US CONNECTED to our FAITH PUTTING IN THE HARD YARDS WITH FRIENDS OF THE ESCARPMENT, IN REDWOOD PARK DURING YEAR 11 SERVICE DAY

SERVICE WITH A SMILE

MIZPAH HOME, INDIA 2015

Meet Ms Catherine Butler, Fairholme’s Head of Ministry and Mission. Cath has been thoroughly enjoying her new role which began in Term 1, 2016, following the retirement of Pastor Richard Jessup after almost 20 years of outstanding service to the College.

She writes of one of the many ‘projects’ that she is currently working on, and which is close to her heart.

BUILDING HOPE IN CAMBODIA 2015

RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR CHAMPIONS 2016

TRAINING | ROSIES - FRIENDS ON THE STREET JULY 2016

In our hectic-paced existence, time for stillness, reflection, and contemplation is often hard to find. However, in the field of adolescent mental health, experts agree that time away from activity (particularly digital technology) that is used for mindful activities where we are simply present and ‘in the moment’, helps regulates our emotions, enables us to focus more readily and calms our mind to help us think more clearly. In Christian Education this year, all students in Years 10-12 have been experimenting with the notion of ‘quiet time’. Ten minutes is given every CE lesson and students are encouraged to use a journal to reflect on ideas or concepts covered in the lesson; to pray, sit in silence, or journal about life in general. In time, it is hoped that girls will benefit richly from these moments and see value in creating space for stillness in their lives, intentionally.

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At Fairholme Junior, Sport is the ‘body’ component of the ‘mind, body, spirit’ triad... and our Junior sports stars do it so well! Here are just a few highlights from throughout the year!

Great House spirit and appreciation for one another’s efforts were evident at all times during the Fairholme Junior Years 3 – 6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival.

Congratulations to Black House; they were the winners of the carnival for the fourth consecutive year!

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Fairholme Junior girls have acquitted themselves very well, both on and off the field, during Andrews Cup competitions this year. The competitions occur through one-day carnivals, involving the ten member schools from Brisbane and Toowoomba.

The Junior swimming team secured 2nd place in the Percentage trophy, while Touch players worked hard to take out 3rd place in the A Division competition.

Fourteen swimmers from Fairholme Junior’s squad of 24 superfish gained selection into the Zone team to attend the Darling Downs ‘12 years and under‘ swimming trials on Wednesday 2 March. Nine Junior School students went on to represent the Range Zone at the Regional carnival: Mali Brennan, Kingsley Brimblecombe, Maggie Lattimore, Charlotte Love, Mia Pratt, Sharni Reisinger, Mackenzi Schefe, Tunya Teakle and Maya Toshach.

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It was all about Cameron House as they crossed the line as 2016 Interhouse Junior Cross Country champions.

In further fantastic Cross Country news, Year 6 student, Celeste Pratt was awarded a gold medal at the Queensland Cross Country Titles for AWD (Athletes with a Disability). Celeste is pictured (above right) with her gold medal and her proud sister Mia, who took out Bronze as a member of the Darling Downs Team in the relay event. Celeste’s golden win resulted in her selection to compete at the National AWD Cross Country Championships: Read all about her outstanding success on page 15!

As we go to press: Mali Brennan (Year 6) has just returned from State Orienteering with a gold medal in the 11 Years Sprint Race.

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connections ‘And the results are in! Fairholme tennis stars win the Sacre Coeur Shield for the first time since 1997’. What a great start to the sporting year! (1, 2 & 3)

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Follow this up with yet another TSSS victory on the Cross Country course in May (5), and you can see that Fairholme’s 17th ‘Triple Crown’ could very well be in sight, with the strongly contested Athletics competition just around the corner (6).

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To top off a fabulous sporting year, Fairholme’s Year 8/9 Netball team also took out the Laura Geitz Netball Shield, defeating Goondiwindi SHS 19-4 in the final, winning the Darling Downs competition out of a record 19 school entries (7). Plus, there’s more; talented Fairholme Hockey players defeated St Ursula’s College 2-0 to take home the 2016 Darling Downs Schools’ Cup (8).

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Congratulations must also go to the Middle and Senior School Interhouse Swimming and Cross Country Carnival Champions, Stephens House (9), and to the Interhouse Athletics Carnival winners, Black House.

MR TONY TREGASKIS

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It’s been a grand introduction for our newly appointed Head of Sport, Mr Tony Tregaskis, following the retirement of Mr Nick Byron after 16 years of exemplary service to Fairholme. Prior to his appointment, Tony held the position of Head of Sport at Fraser Coast Anglican College for some 13 years, and has brought an enormous amount of experience, expertise and enthusiasm with him to the College.

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Fairholme’s success continued in the pool in March at the Toowoomba Secondary Schools Sport (TSSS) Swimming competition - the ‘A’ Schools Champion Team (for the 15th consecutive year) were greeted on their return to Fairholme by much cheering and commotion from the Seniors as, of course, is tradition! (4)

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FAIRHOLME

GO Girls GOLDEN MOMENTS for Throw Stars It’s no wonder those smiles are so wide for Fairholme athletes, Samantha Lenton and Ellie Bowyer – they created some unforgettable memories as part of the Australian team that participated at the Oceania Athletics Association’s Melanesian Regional Championships in Fiji in July of this year.

Samantha clocked up an impressive threemedal tally, plus a new Oceania record. She took out the U18 Women’s Hammer Throw with a record throw of over 60 metres, was first in the shot put and second in the discus.

Sam had the added bonus of honourable flag bearing duties (pictured inset) at the opening ceremony of the Championships.

Ellie also had an incredibly successful carnival, with a gold medal in U18 javelin and bronze in discus. Acknowledgement must be made to Fairholme Throws Coach, Grahame Pitt, for preparing these girls so expertly to represent their country during this competition.

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It’s been an incredibly busy year for Sam and Ellie, who, along with Bella McLoughlin and Lilli Anderson (pictured above with Coach, Grahame Pitt), achieved some outstanding performances in preparation for the Australian Age Championships in March, while competing at the Queensland Junior State Championships.

Thirteen-year-old Bella went on to compete at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships Perth; half the size of her competitors, she produced an Australian Championship Meet Record to win Gold in the U/14 Hammer with a throw of 42.83m. Not content with her win in the U/14 event, Bella took out the Gold Medal in the U/15 division as well. With silver in the U/14 shot and bronze in the U/14 Discus, the young thrower returns from Perth with four Australian Championship medals.

Bella also participated at the recent Down Under meet at the Gold Coast and was second in the U15 hammer throw and shot put. To top the remarkable effort, she placed third in the Open women’s discus and fourth in the Open hammer.

It was yet another proud moment for Fairholme as Year 7 runner, Chloe Randall, crossed the line as winner of her age group in the Queensland All Schools Cross Country in Brisbane! Chloe also had a fantastic result at the State Championships for Cross Country at Maryborough, coming 5th overall, in very testing wet and muddy conditions. Chloe has recently competed at National Cross Country Championships in Canberra, where she won three gold medals - one individual and two team medals.

Congratulations to our National Star!

Year 12 joint Hockey Captain, Elise Matherson has been selected to play in the Under 19s Queensland Hockey team.

Elise will travel to New Zealand in the September holidays to train and play against a number of NZ teams.

Year 9 student Tatum Stewart and Year 11 student Selina McIntyre have also been selected in the Under 16 Queensland team.

Earlier in 2016, Year 9 students Briana Suey and Tatum Stewart competed as part of the Queensland teams at the U15 Australian Hockey Championships in Wollongong. Briana Suey was a member of the Queensland No 1 side. which claimed gold at the championships against a very strong NSW team.

In Breaking news, Fairholme Junior’s Celeste Pratt (Year 6), has returned victorious from the AWD (Athletes with a Disability) National Cross Country Championships in Canberra with a silver medal. What a champion!

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EQUESTRIENNES It would seem this photo montage of the Fairholme College 2016 Equestrian team tells its own story! What a year for the following girls: Captain Meg Gillan, Mia Doering, Phoebe Riordan, Becky Gillan, Bree Robertson, Amilia Schooley, Clare Hensley, Camille Fitton, Laura Howe, Alissa Woods, Alicia Freeman, Lauren Bougoure, and Rebecca Mullen.

Highlights include: Winning the Interschool Queensland Equestrian School of the Year for 2015.

Scots PGC, Warwick – qualifying weekend in Dressage, Combined Training and Showjumping > Champions and excellent placings throughout the event.

Fairholme College Showjumping qualifying day and The Glennie School Showman and Showhorse day at Pittsworth > The Team rode exceptionally well, and the prize pool included more Champion wins and early placings.

Darling Downs & South West Qld Interschool Regional Championships, Dalby > Champion Senior Preliminary Dressage Team and numerous individual Champions, Reserve Champions and excellent placings.

IQ State Championships 2016 > Champion Showjumping Team plus individual Champions and Reserve Champions and excellent placings across all disciplines.

Once again Fairholme will be well represented at the National Championships, after Alicia, Meg, Phoebe, Becky, Bree, Amilia and Mia were all invited to represent Queensland, with Meg being named as the Queensland Showjumping Captain. GO GIRLS!

MAKING CONNECTIONS | FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE PADDOCK Earlier this year, Agricultural Science Students from Fairholme travelled to Jondaryan for the College’s very first agriculture-based field trip. Thanks to Cotton Australia, the girls and their teacher, Miss Lucy Easton, visited ‘Wantata’, a cotton farm owned by Mr Mac Baartz and his family.

COTTONing on to Ag Science

Twenty-six girls (twenty of whom

‘It’s wonderful that Fairholme College has

The girls were taken out into the field

are boarders) have elected to study

moved into the area of Agricultural Studies

by Liz Lobsy , a Consultant Agronomist,

Agricultural Science in 2016, after it was

– both the staff and the students are very

(pictured above) where they examined the

introduced to the curriculum for Year 11s

excited about this new subject,’ teacher, Miss

development of the plant, leaf size and

for the first time this year.

Lucy Easton said.

boll size, as well as the stages of cotton production.

The subject provides opportunities for

The Year 11s have been studying climatic and

students to explore agricultural concepts

soil factors and how they influence farming

This was a perfect opportunity for the

and systems and to investigate associated

systems, and the trip to Jondaryn allowed the

girls to have an on-farm experience

issues and problems. Students engage

girls to observe the structure and physiology

that consolidated their classroom work,

with the agricultural industry through the

of the cotton plant out in the field, water

thus deepening their knowledge and

integration of three areas of study: plant

usage, nutrition, and it gave them an insight

understanding of plant science.

science, animal science and agribusiness.

into the Cotton Industry, as it is today.

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CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

2016

KALEIDO S COPE

Sequins and sparkles, magical maestros, dramatic delightful dance and visual arts spectaculars – once again, The Arts at Fairholme delivered a plethora of outstanding performances and displays via the Kaleidoscope Concert Series for 2016

CONCERT SERIES FRIDAY 11 MARCH

OPENING NIGHT

SATURDAY 30 APRIL

A most delightful entree, involving

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the following talented emsembles: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Stage Band and Symphonic Wind Band.

Guests were also spellbound by the beautiful young voices of the Junior Chorale and Middle School Chamber Choir as they prepared for their appearance in upcoming sections of the Queensland Eisteddfod.

With the theme of sequins and feathers, and all that sparkles, the ‘Limelight’ concert was off to a great start! Follow that up with knockout solo and group performances across all Arts Disciplines and ages and the end result was a memorable and very enjoyable evening showcasing incredible Fairholme talent.

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Year 12 Drama students inspired all when they produced a moving, thoughtprovoking and challenging performance in May.

Brava to Drama teacher, Ms Nancy Macks, who was both director and writer.

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The fourth instalment of the Kaleidoscope Concert Series, the Porch Light Concert was

TOOWOOMBA ART SOCIETY’S ‘CHRONICLE JUNIOR ART EXPO’

part of the Open House program and was a crowd-pleasing taste of The Arts at Fairholme

Fairholme College was presented with three awards, including the

through a variety of performances across various

Dornbusch Partners Schools’ Encouragement Award for the school

disciplines.

with the most acceptances in this year’s awards. In addition, Briana Dascombe (Year 11) was presented the Australian Decorative and

FRIDAY 15 JULY

Fine Arts Society Runner-Up Award for the Open Drawing section

A BOX

Award for Open Print-making.

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and Hannah Currie (Year 10) was awarded the Sue Englart Runner-Up

At the USQ FUTURE VISIONS ART AWARDS held from Fairholme Middle School prepared a delicious selection of tasty performance treats for guests at this year’s ‘A Box of Chocolates’ Concert including dance, dialogues, piano solos, duets and combined choir performances. Judging from the applause on the evening, the chocolate box must

24 May – 9 June 2016, there were 179 entries submitted from 16 different schools for judging, with 109 works being shortlisted and awarded certificates of commendation. Of the 109, 24 works were from Fairholme College! Congratulations to Grace Lofting who was awarded the Packers’ Prize and to Georgia Hayward who was awarded First Prize Overall.

have been of the ‘favourites’ variety!

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CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

2016 JUNIOR MUSICAL There was more Fairholme fun

Miss Dynamite, a teacher at the

afoot in Term 1, as Junior stars

Academy for Superheroes and

had a blast ‘travelling to the

Spies, is kidnapped for ransom

future’ whilst performing in the

by Mr Big, and the action really

metagalactical musical Mr Big and

heats up from thereon in!

the Alien Invasion.

The girls had an absolute Audiences were wowed once

ball throughout the term, as

again by the latest in latest

they developed their singing,

in a long line of wonderful

dancing and acting skills while

shows written and produced by

embracing the opportunity

Co-ordinator of Fairholme Junior

to present the resulting

Arts, Mrs Belinda Eldridge.

performances to a very appreciative audience.

Girls from Years 1 – 6 embraced the truly cosmic plot set in the

The benefits of Musical Theatre

Year 2030. Mr Big, a criminal

in the primary education years

mastermind is arrested and

are almost immeasurable, but

sent to Mars to serve his time;

the energy, enjoyment and

however, when he gets to Mars

enthusiasm displayed by every

he convinces some disco-dancing

girl on the stage at each and

Martians to fly him back to

every performance is, most

Earth in their spaceship, with the

certainly, the ‘proof in the

promise of a big adventure.

pudding’.

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FORMING CONNECTIONS FOR

Hands On

LEARNING

Through the Specialist

i

Elective (Short Course) program,

Fairholme College has partnered with Mater Education to offer a unique

opportunity for students to gain firsthand practical training at the Mater Hospital, Brisbane.

Girls studying a Certificate III in

Health Services or a Certificate III in

Allied Health Services this year trained in

‘Safe Hygiene Practices’ and attended their first simulated training day, focusing on

positioning and manual handling hoists, patient and dental hygiene, and correct usage of

wheelchair mobility aids. The Health students will

travel to the Mater Hospital again throughout the year, to complement their training, and will spend time shadowing Healthcare Professionals in the Acute Care wards.

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iiiiii Teamwork, leadership skills, survival skills, friendship, morale, self-discipline, respect and a spirit of adventure are offered to Fairholme students who take up the opportunity to join Cadets via the Toowoomba Grammar School Cadet Unit.

The School-based Cadet Unit is part of the Australian Army Cadets (AAC) which is a community based, defence sponsored youth development organisation that provides adventurous, fulfilling and educational military-like training and challenges for young people.

2016 has been a busy year for Fairholme cadets, with the girls participating in several Anzac Day ceremonies, visiting the RAAF Base Amberley, and heading out on Bivouac for some real ‘hands-on’ training.

Hands On

LEARNING

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Two of our Year 12 students,

Fairholme

DYNAMOS

Abbey Faulkner and Georgia Hayward, have been successful

‘DOING THEIR THING’

in auditioning for Opera Queensland’s, ‘Project Rossini’.

They will perform alongside some 1

Miles for Mizpah Fairholme’s Head of Teaching and Learning, Mr Stewart Peacock, recently cycled from London to Avignon (Provence) in 26 days, covering a distance of around 2700km (scaling as many Tour de France mountains and Belgian Helligen as he could find) in an effort to raise $2700 ($1 per kilometre) for the Mizpah orphanage in Ootacumund, Southern India. That’s a long time in the saddle!

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Training for Success!

of Queensland’s most renowned Opera singers in the production of ‘The Barber of Seville’, which will be performed at the Empire Theatre in August.

A ‘cracking’ year Georgia Pitman, a boarder who hails from Moree, feels

Natalie Webster (Year 12), who

strive for success, best practice

right at home, as she rhythmically cracks whips like she’s

completed a School-Based

and innovation in training. This

conducting an orchestra. When you see her in action, it’s

Traineeship in Business with The

particular award recognises

not hard to believe she holds the title of Australian Junior

Party Hut, was selected as a finalist

a School-based Trainee for

Champion in this unique sport. So far, she’s beat every boy

in the Queensland Training Awards,

outstanding achievement and

and girl in her field. And it’s all thanks to her little brother.

Darling Downs South West Division.

enables individuals to share their

‘My little brother taught me how to crack a whip, with the

The Queensland Training Awards

success stories and put their

help of some family friends. He claims that every time I win

are the state’s highest recognition

achievements in the spotlight.

anything.’

of people and organisations who

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NEW YORK, New York

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.. And on to Budapest

Isabella Grant was the

Year 10 student, Holly Bradley, is pictured leaping with excitement as she prepared to head to

only Australian, and one

Budapest in July for a ten-day Dance Workshop tour.

of the youngest artists at this year’s prestigious New

Holly, a Boarder from Dalby, has been dancing since she was four years old and hopes the

York University’s Steinhart

international workshop will help prepare her for a career in dance. Holly spent six hours every day

Summer Intensive Art

learning new techniques, and mastering old ones at the ballet workshop, where teachers from all

Program.

over the world converged.

‘ I got to live on campus and attended art classes Monday to Friday and then

RIDING HIGH

on Thursdays and Saturday

at Endurance Championships

we attended museums and lectures,’ said a very excited

In late July, Alissa Woods

Isabella. ‘There was a pass

(Year 10), participated with her horse, Hirstglen Herbie, at

or fail exam and assessments

the Australian FEI Endurance

throughout the course.’

Championships at the Sunshine At the end of the course, her

Coast. Alissa and her horse

final piece was put on display

performed extremely well, winning the 83km Youth event

in one of NYU’s student

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One very talented Drama Queen!

Congratulations to Year 9 student, Sienna Davis, who recently topped the state for her Grade IV AMEB Speech and Drama exams. As a result, Sienna received the Barbara Sisley Award which was presented to her at Parliament House in June.

At

the

awards

presentation,

Sienna

shared

a

Shakespearean monologue with the assembled audience: what an outstanding opportunity and achievement!

at the Championships.

art galleries.

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connecting WITH OUR BOARDERS

Fairholme’s Communications Department recently began a weekly feature article on Fairholme Boarders (appearing @ www.fairholme.qld.edu). We wanted to highlight where they come from, what they love, and how they fit in at Fairholme. To assist with this process, Mrs Jenny Sutton, Assistant to the Head of Boarding (Pastoral Care), a favourite with our new Boarders, asked Claire Tully to fill us in on her story...

At the beginning of 2016, Claire Tully

It was really scary for me coming

packed up her belongings at her

from my school to Fairholme where

home in Quilpie and began the long

there’s 800 students and where I

journey to Toowoomba, to begin

would actually come to live with

boarding at Fairholme College.

about 200 of those!

It takes about ten hours to drive

The Year 8 Boarder says she’s been

from the small town, situated in

lost finding her classroom a few times

the Channel Country of South West

and, at first, couldn’t believe the noise

Queensland. The town’s population is

in the dining room at dinner.

smaller than the student population at Fairholme College, with 574 people

In the beginning, the homesickness

counted at the last census. The

was hard. But Claire says that with

economy relies on the grazing and

incredible support, she had adjusted

mining industries. Claire’s family farms

to her new school quickly.

sheep and cattle, and her Mum is a school teacher.

JS: So Claire, what did you find helped you settle in at Fairholme

JS: Gosh, how many girls were in

the most?

you class at Quilpie then Claire?

CT: Lots of my friends that I’ve met CT: Well, last year there were

are really helpful. And you, Mrs

two students in my grade and 54

Sutton – I love coming into your

students in total at my school,

office.

Quilpie State College.

‘ George is my pet sheep.

He baaas at me down the phone!’

JS: And Claire, how’s it been for you

CT: When I ring Dad puts me on

after school? What did you used to

the phone to ‘George’. He’s my pet

do after school at home?

sheep. He baaaas at me down the phone (laughter). I just say, ‘Hey

CT: I’d go to swimming training and

George’.

then home to go horse riding with my cousin and next-door-

JS: And are you getting used to the

neighbour.

uniform now?

JS: And now?

CT: Oh yeah! At my old school it was just black shorts and any old

CT: There are so many activities to

top and wear whatever shoes you

be involved in at Fairholme, to take

wanted but here it’s really strict on

your mind off being away. I’d never

uniform. Skirts! I am not used to

played tennis before and I love it!

skirts. At first I was like – eww – but

And I’d played a bit of touch, but I

now I actually like it.

really love playing it here with all the girls. Last term I went to my

Hundreds of kilometres away from the

first ever Dance class.

red outback plains of Quilpie, Claire strolls out of the Boarding House and

JS: I hear there’s a special

runs across the green College grounds

‘someone’ that you’ve been

to catch up with a group of girls

missing from home?

headed to class, already so at home on this new journey.

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formal REACHING A

MILESTONE

Red carpet, glamour and crowds of eager family, friends and staff lined the edges of Fairholme’s Palm Avenue, to herald the entrance of the 2016 Senior cohort, as they celebrated their much-anticipated Formal on Wednesday, 23 March. Girls and their partners were delivered by diverse transport – from the first arrival in a horse-drawn carriage, to a plethora of mustangs and vintage cars, through to a VW Beetle and a classic Combi.

As is tradition, the evening began with a function for parents, teachers, the girls and their partners. Following the red carpet walk-in there were family photographs, an on-stage introduction of each girl and her partner, and some ballroom dancing – including a father/daughter dance.

As always, the transformation from tartan-clad schoolgirls to graceful and elegant young women was breath-taking – some girls almost unrecognisable. Gowns were long, flowing, simple in design, and diverse in their colours. And, as is quite often the case, the heels for many were high – oh, so very high.

The formal part of the evening was celebrated at Picnic Point where a delicious meal was shared, along with more photographs, dancing, and the formalities of the cutting of the cake – introduced by Head Girl, Lala Grogan. This special social milestone was celebrated with style and panache, and the Fairholme community was proud to share it with its impressive Seniors of 2016.

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ion

RECONNECTING WITH OUR

FOGS Fairholme Old Girls

MAKING THEIR MARK MAKING THEIR MARK MAKING THEIR MARK MAKING THEIR MARK MAKING THEIR MARK MAKING THEIR MARK MAKING THEIR MARK MAKING THEIR MARK

Back in September of last year,

This was a community event that

Fairholme Old Girl, Edwina

touched many. In the same week

Robertson-Cuninghame posted

of this day, Ingrid’s (the Bride)

the picture below to her Facebook

Family de-stocked (sold all of their

page after traveling to Blackall in

cattle) their property.

the outback of Western Queensland.

Edwina was struck by the conditions

A hard and heart wrenching

that extreme drought had created in

decision to make based on the

the rural community.

brutal realities of financial hardship with feeding their stock and the

Read Edwina’s Facebook post

uncertainty of when a change in

following to give you some

season was to come. Such a huge

background on how a simple selfless

down, in a week of huge highs.

gesture saw Edwina’s stunning snap go viral.

Even with my connections to the land, I was totally touched by the

It is no secret that my heart lies

landscape and stories of Western

within the Australian Outback. If you

Queensland. Unless you’ve been

have ever lived in a rural community

living under a rock for the last

you will appreciate the struggles,

three years, you will also have

the joy and the uncertainty of

heard of the realities and the lack

making a living off this great land

of rain. I am only an individual and

of ours. I was so blessed to travel

I only, can’t do much. But I can do

nine hours to Western Queensland

a little.

a couple of weeks ago and capture a magnificent wedding in Blackall.

FAIRHOLME OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION

But this was far more than just a wedding.

FACT FILE Alice Rathie Attended Fairholme: 2009 – 2014 House: Stephens

FACT FILE Edwina Robertson-Cuninghame Attended Fairholme: 1998 – 2003 House: Stephens

Former Fairholme student, Alice Rathie (Senior 2014) has been selected to play in the Australian Youth Team (U/19) for the Trans Tasman Test Series, where she will play against New Zealand in Auckland in January 2017.

Fairholme is lucky enough to have Alice currently coaching their C Grade

A huge $15,000 has been

Touch Team.

pledged to ‘Tie Up the Black Dog’ Committee. This money was

To have the chance to represent your

generated by 4974 shares of this

country and reach the pinnacle of your

post with a donation of $3 per

chosen sport is a special achievement.

share over a 24-hour Social Media campaign.

A Trans Tasman is a prestigious event and a wonderful opportunity to

To date, the snapshot of the

represent Australia.

wedding party walking across the dusty landscape has been shared

FACT FILE Rachael Curtis Attended Fairholme: 2008 – 2012 House: Black

thousands of times and has in fact, raised over $40,000 for Tie

Up the Black Dog, a most worthy charity committed to helping those battling depression and mental illness in rural Australian communities.

The gift of giving!

Being selected in the Australian Under 21 Indoor

Earlier this year, Rachael and another

Netball team was a huge coup for Fairholme

Fairholme Old Girl, Tori Donovan

Old Girl, Rachael Curtis. After working hard as

(2007 - 2013) headed to Korea to help

co-captain of the Queensland Team, Rachael will

deliver a special Water Safety program to

travel to New Zealand with the Australian team

more than 2000 Korean school children ––

to contest the World Cup in New Zealand as this

over three weeks.

magazine goes to press.

In Rachael’s words: Rachael is currently studying nursing at the

‘It’s a great opportunity to help so many

Queensland University of Technology, and has

children. That’s why we do what we do,

had a huge year.

because we want to change lives and make a difference.’

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FOGS

in the news Thanks to FOG Desley Malone (Neilen) (1959 -1960) who sent us this fabulous photo of her with the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2015 Grand Champion Garden winners - none other than her Fairholme school friend Val Ford (Wicks) (1957 -1958), and her husband Bob, pictured here with their granddaughter.

Former Fairholme athletes, Emilee Cherry (2007 - 2010), Gemma Etheridge (1997 - 2004), Dom du Toit (2010 - 2014) and Demi Hayes (2015), helped Australia claim victory in the World Rugby Women’s

Georgina Hopson (1997-1999 & 2006-2007) and Libby Munro (1991-1998 ) were both presented with

World Series.

prestigious Silver ‘Matilda’ awards in February, 2016, in

Emilee Cherry scored two tries as Australia thrashed Spain 36 - 0, in the

performances in Pirates of Penzance and Into the

a ceremony at Gardens Theatre, for their outstanding

quarter final to take out Australia’s first Rugby Sevens World Series.

Woods, and Grounded, respectively.

Georgia Soutar (Stafford) (2004-2008) was awarded local Young Citizen of the

Year at Toowoomba Australia Day presentations in January 2016 for her work with Rosie’s, Apex, RSPCA and Rockville Breakfast Club.

Alexandra [Ally] Dyer (2003 - 2009) graduated at end of 2015 with a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts (geography and political science) and has secured a graduate position with Suncorp for 2016.

Jo-Ann Capp (Geddes)

Chloe Simon (2006-2008) created Toowoomba’s newest modelling agency,

(1979 - 1986) is

Clique, in November last year.

the proud author of Four Hot Chips, a very special book which was officially launched at Mater Dei Primary School on Thursday 17 March, 2016. Four Hot Chips shares a truthful insight into how Jo coped after her son Reid was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma at six years of age. As the per the tag-line on the book’s cover: It’s one family’s story about childhood cancer and love, how they all survived, and how they nearly didn’t!

Regular Queensland Taste columnist, Jocelyn Hancock (1982 - 1983) opened her new store, Cake and Bake, in Brisbane’s West End last October.

Elesha Hetherington (2004-2008) starred in the Toowoomba Empire Theatre’s production of Legally Blonde in April, 2016.

Lawyer, Brooke Pugh (1978-1984) took out the major award at the first

Toowoomba Women in Business Awards in November, 2015.

Grace Dewar (2003-2007), is the creative brainchild behind First Coat

Mural Festival in Toowoomba, the city’s biggest street art and music festival. Grace is also Director of

Kontraband Studios and No Comply Gallery.

Edwina Robinson (1994-1999) and close friend and co-designer, Adrian Norris, are the creative force behind the popular Australian fashion label AJE.

Meredith Tweddell (2000-2006) was a keynote speaker at the

Edwina completed a Bachelor of Journalism, but

Christian Women’s Conference,

had always experimenting with fashion. She then

‘Freed’, in Sydney. Meredith was

worked at Russh magazine for two years in a

Prefect for Ministry at Fairholme

styling capacity and became passionate about the

in 2006. She is now completing

power of clothing. She met Adrian around 8 years

Theology/ Divinity studies at

ago in Noosa, and they became close friends,

Moore College in Sydney and is

and the label, AJE sprouted ‘organically’ from that

planning to work as a missionary

point!

overseas. Meredith also holds a BA from the Australian National

The design duo’s talents have also been more

University.

formally recognised through their victory as Chambord Shine Designers of the Year in 2009

Elizabeth McClymont (2006-2010)

In November 2016, Kylie Warrian

and through undertaking a coveted and successful

received a $5,000 education

(1997-2001) was recognised at

collaboration with fashion brand Sportsgirl.

scholarship as the winner of the

the McGrath Foundations 10th

inaugural Gus McGowan Bursary.

Anniversary Celebrations at Kirribilli

AJE hosts a large celebrity fan base, both

Elizabeth is studying her final year

House for supporting its mission by

internationally and locally, including; Madonna,

of Animal Science, with a major

raising more than $100,000 since

Kate Moss, Rachel Taylor, Jessica Hart, Jess Gomes,

in livestock production, at the

2011, through her Best Friends

Phoebe Tonkin, Danni Minogue, Delta Goodrem,

University of New England.

fundraiser in Cloncurry.

Rachel Zoe and Sarah Murdoch.

Catherine Piggott (Black) (1972) takes 10,000 viewers along with her when she is mustering her family’s 48,582ha Rolleston cattle property, Aldinga Park. Her short ‘Ride with Me’ videos put viewers in the box seat via social media and ‘keep it real’. Her goal was to spark conversations about life on the land, and, judging from the comments on her facebook page, Cattle, Horses & Kangaroos, it seems to be working!

Catherine’s daughter, Hayley Piggott (2008 - 2009), who is currently helping out on the property, completed her Bachelor of Agribusiness (Rural Science) through the University of New England in 2015. Finishing her year off well, she headed off on a UNE China Study Tour where she was asked to give a 30-minute presentation at Hua, on the beef industry.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW ?

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Rosemary Shipton (Lawson) (1957-1959), who currently resides in Canada, met with her English teacher from Sub-Senior, Mrs Judith Rodriguez (Green), in Toronto last year. Judith is a well-known Australian poet. The ties that bind!

WEDDINGS We had a lovely spur-of-themoment visit from Tiffany Jones (1980 -1987) earlier this year!

Nicki Paull has continued her education since Fairholme (1979) with a DipArts (Drama) at the VCA, a Master of Business (HR) at Swinburne and various other Diplomas along the way.

Still working as a professional actress, she also has an interior design business and an online homewares store, Serendipity Home, for rural and regional customers across Australia.

Co-operator of the ‘Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery’ in Buderim since 2004, Tiffany has recently moved on to pursue other interests. Prior to opening the gallery her family operated an art brokerage business for 10 years and staged exciting travelling art exhibitions all over Queensland, meeting artists and clients from all over Australia. We look forward to another visit and update from Tiffany soon!

Dr Cathryn Mittelheuser AM (1941) and her late sister Dr Margaret Mittelheuser (1941) have been recognised for their philanthropic support yet again by the University of Queensland. For nearly twenty years, the UQ Art Museum, Fryer Library and UQ Anthropolgy Museum has benefitted from the generosity of these exceptional women, distinguished in their individual fields.

How lovely to receive this fabulous pic of ‘2014 vintage’ FOGs Sophie Rae, Alice Woodhill, Grace Selkirk and Zoe Smith when they caught up in London in December last year after embracing an overseas GAP year experience!

1 Kaitlyn McCallum (2003 - 2007) married high

school sweetheart, Myles Spalding at Gabbinbar Homestead, Toowoomba, on April, 2016. Kaitlyn’s Mum Roz (Former Fairholme Staff Member) made Kaitlyn’s stunning gown, while her aunt Pam Bushell (current Fairholme staff member) made a three- tier Chandelier Wedding Cake for the very special occasion.

2 Sarah Carlyle (2008-2010) married Melfred

Pretorius on 26 September, 2015 at the Wedding Chapel, Woombye followed by a reception at Bli Bli House, Didillibah. They have made their home at Alexandra Headlands. Pictured back row from left: Ashleigh Phililps, Sarah Lemon (2006-2010), Annabelle Amos (2006- 2010), Zoe Grey (20062010), Emma Hamilton (2006-2010), Caity Hogan (1999-2010), Sally Darlington(2006-2010) In front: Sarah Pretorius with Emily Tapp (2006-2010).

3 Sarah Homer (1997-2001) married Andrew

Westaway (TGS old Boy) on 19 September 2015 at St Mark’s Anglican Church Buderim, followed by a reception at the Buderim Memorial Hall. The happy couple have settled in Sydney.

Nicola Franks (1993-2004) married Brett Housley at the Blue Horizon Chapel in Cairns, followed by a celebration at the Hilton Hotel.

Edwina Robinson (1993-2004) and beau Felix Forest tied the knot in a quaint chapel in the south of France in June 2016.

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ENGAGEMENTS

BIRTHS

Karlea Hindmarsh (2007 - 2012) and Brendon Augustine announced

Fairholme old girl, Jennifer Bell

their engagement in May 2016.

(Haig ) (1995 - 1999), and her husband, Jim Bell, are delighted

Ayla McIntyre (2004 - 2006) and longtime sweetheart Stuart Bell were

to announce the safe arrival

very happy to announce their engagement in December 2015.

of Reid Douglas Bell. Born

Note regarding deceased FOGS

6 December 2015, 6lbs, 8oz Elizabeth Blanch (2001 - 2005) became engaged to Brent Mulligan in

(pictured above and right). The

May 2016.

family are all settling in well in Chinchilla.

Taylor Gierke (2004 - 2010) and Travis Anderson (Toowoomba Grammar student 2004 - 2008), who are both now residing in

Chairman of the Fairholme

Theodore, announced their engagement on 1 September 2015.

College Board of Directors, Mr Ian Andersen, and his wife Lynne

Brent Van Mourik proposed to FOG Jane Andersen (1993 - 2003)

became first time grandparents

during his commissioning at South Toowoomba Baptist Church in

on Wednesday 17 August, 2016.

December 2015.

Their daughter Laura (2001 2013) and son-in-law, Cameron

Please feel free to email us your wedding, engagement or birth announcements and include any high resolution photos!

FOGA@fairholme.qld.edu.au

Andrews, are proud parents of Fletcher David Christian Andrews, weighing just under five pounds at birth.

SAD PASSINGS Brunckhorst, Rosalind (1956 - 1967)

10.11.15

Kent-Biggs, Joanna [Jo] (1966-1972)

02.06.16

Cameron, Elspeth (1963-1966)

17.05.16

Lind (Hargreaves), Nessie (1930-31)

30.08.15

Corner, Lesley (1955-1959)

05.07.16

Maynard (Weir), Elsie (1947)

01.05.16

Evans (Allen), Mary (1928)

21.05.16

Moore (Bligh), Heather (1943-1950)

06.04.16

Goleby, Alison (Staff Member) (1946-47)

31.07.15

Mullinder (Oehlman), Heather (1939-1942)

17.03.16

Hart (Borland), Dorothea [Doss] (1926-1927)

10.01.16

Strack, Alma (1943 - 1945)

06.09.15

Hoadley (Harth) , Beverley [Bev] (1959-1960)

20.05.16

Strangman (Eggleton), Gwyneth (1947-1948)

22.01.16

Horswood (McIntyre), Margaret (1940-1941)

05.02.16

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Pictured is a happy group of Fairholme students - late

THE MYSTERIC PIC

1950s or early1960s - in PGC

IS BACK!

Fairholme sports uniform (1936-1973). Whether you loved or loathed it, this brown sports uniform it was uniquely ‘Fairholme’.

What did the cord tied around the waist represent?

Are you in this photo?

When was it taken?

What was the event?

Do you know anything about the Fairholme sign being held at the back?

FROM THE ARCHIVES It’s all about connections…

We’ve solved some mysteries and possibly

Everyone’s story and experience of

Come to Fairholme on Monday 17 July

created some more!

Fairholme is significant.

exactly 100 years since the very first students

• Year 7 History classes, where we have used

• Connecting present Fairholme students

arrived here. What an adventure it must

Archives items to teach each student more

with members of FOGA. Being inspired

have been for them, the first PGC students

about Fairholme’s past, particularly the old

by this year’s Founders’ Day speaker, Old

to go to school in Mrs Cameron’s beautiful

War Cry: ‘Copcha Copcha, Carry Arry Ack!’

Girl Julie Molloy (Barlow) (1972), hosting

2017! Join in the celebrations as we mark

homestead: Fairhome, on the Range.

thestudents; Archives We are connected toFrom those six their-

100• Ayears Heritage Trail, to mark 100 Years at

Old Girls at the Founders’ Day lunch, volunteering in the Archives and hearing

story is part of our Fairholme story. And this

Fairholme. This has been created using

amazing stories from Old Girls over

has been the focus in the Archives this year

information and photographs from our

dinner; these experiences have brought

– making connections between our past and

Archives Collection. Brass plaques will mark

Fairholme’s history alive for our present

our present, and into our future. Planning

each ‘significant site’ along the way. Why not

students.

our 100 Years celebrations. Sharing stories,

try out the Heritage Trail at its official launch

photos and memories, forging strong links

on Tuesday 24 January 2017. See if you

• Generous donations of some very

between the people, families and groups

agree with our ‘top 10’ sites.

special items for our Archives Collection.

that have made Fairholme what it is today.

Every item in the collection has a story • Forging new links with our local

behind it and forms part of our collective

community. We have had many visitors to

history at Fairholme: these treasure show

the Archives this year, including community

us where we’ve come from and what

• Throwback Thursday – photos from the

groups and families of Old Girls. So

we’ve valued along the way.

Archives collection have been posted each

many stories have been shared about

week on the College Facebook page. The

old photographs and uniforms, boarding

Jenny Noble | Archives & Alumni

response has been overwhelming – and has

house food, picnics and other adventures at

T 074688 4688

sparked more stories and memories.

Fairholme.

E FOGA@fairholme.qld.edu.au

Here are some highlights:

FOGA

FOGA TOOWOOMBA EXECUTIVE

Fairholme Old Girls’ Association

President: Mrs Robyn Blakeley (1961-1965) Vice President: Ann Whiteman (McWilliam) (1967-1972)

2016 FOGA REUNION DETAILS

REUNIONS | SPRING FAIR Reunion Weekend > 17 & 1 10 Year - Class of 2006 Reunion

Secretary: Christine Gilshenan (Dehnert) (1963-1966) Treasurer: Lyn Brandon (Taylor) (1962-1965)

Patroness: Jocelyn Mercer (Cossart) (1947-1950)

10 Year - Class of 2005 Reunion FOGA BRSIBANE HELD:CO-ORDINATORS Saturday 27 June 2015.

Daphne Stewart (Wright) (1949-1951) All welcome to attend the All Year Anne Mitchell (Clarke) (1950-1953) Levels Reunion Luncheon on Sunday Susan Goodwin (Corfe) (1959-1961) 18 October 2015 Co-ordinator: Hayley We bid a fond farewell to Jo Glasheen whoMason took such an interest in our Girls’ Association and whom we all thought E Old hayley@etchevents.com of as an honorary Old 494 Girl. 172 T 0400 Jo helped us maintain our connection with the school and kept

30 Year - Class of 1985 Reunion variety has been introduced our monthly meetings through Saturday 24toOctober | 6.30pm the additionLocation: of guest speakers, including staff and students.

Story Bridge Hotel, This has been extremely interesting as well as being very Brisbane. All welcome to attend the informative.

All Year Levels Reunion Luncheon on We welcomeSunday Marita Ramia, introduced herself at our last 18 who October meeting, and look forward to working with her and wish her Co-ordinator: Lisa Lichtenstein well in her new role.

(Tunbridge) E ltunbridge@hotmail.com FOGA Toowoomba Executive us up-to-date with school happenings and events. As well, more

40 Year - Class of 1975 Reunion AND COMMuNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, Marita Ramia, was Saturday 17 October | 5.30pm born and raised in Toowoomba, and studied a Bachelor of Arts Location: Angelo’s House, in Journalism and Communication before heading off as cadet Herries Street, Toowoomba Journalist to Townsville. She took on the role of Presenting the News for theCo-ordinators: WIN Network for a number of years, before taking maternity leave.

Sandra Staskiewicz (Schwennesen) E sandrastaskiewicz@gmail.com Marita returned to the workforce as the News Editor of Channel Helen Griesheimer (Morton) Seven Toowoomba last year, but jumped at the opportunity to E rosco9@westnet.com.au work at Fairholme, where her two daughters attend. Marita has Fairholme’s recently appointed COMMuNICATIONS

When: Saturday 15 October | 4pm Location: The Cube - Deck Bar Margaret Street, Tooowoomba Est. cost - $15 each for food Drinks available for purchase RSVP: October 3rd, 2016 RSVP link: bit.ly/fairholme06 Co-ordinator: Michaela Lobb E michaela.e.lobb@gmail.com T 0432 880 844

20 Year - Class of 1995 Reunion Saturday 17 October | 7pm Location: Gip’s Restaurant, 120 Russell St, Toowoomba Co-ordinators: Margaret Lindemann (Amos) T 0427 309 019 Year - Class of 1996 Reunion E20margareta1fire@gmail.com When : Saturday 15 October | 6pm Jodie Vickery (Webber) and Location: Gaelic Bar - Fitzys, Toowoomba Bernadette Tranter Cost: $60, payable in advance(Melandri) Co-ordinator: Clare McConnel (Amos) E clare_amos@hotmail.com T 0424 932 830

35 Year - Class of 1980 Reunion Saturday 17 October | 7pm 30 Year - Class of 1986 Reunion Location: City2 Golf Club Weekend 1: Friday September TGS/South Glennie/ Fairholme and nibbles | 7.30pm 254 Street,drinks Toowoomba Bourke & Wills,Toowoomba Co-ordinator: Yvette Nielsen + Saturday 3 September TGS v Downlands rugby day Efollowed yvette@innerseachange.com by party at private residence Weekend 2: Friday 16 September Drinks and nibbles | 7.30pm Tom Collins Bar Central Plaza, Toowoomba + Saturday 17 September Lunch | 11am Muller Bros Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, Toowoomba Co-ordinator: Margot Parkinson E parkm01@hotmail.com T 0405 149 204

50 Year - Class of 1965 Reunion Saturday 17 October | 6.30pm Location: Angelo’s House, Herries Street, Toowoomba 40 Year - Class of 1976 Reunion Co-ordinators: When: Friday 14 October(Offner) | 6pm Cathy Heilbronn Location: The Downs Club, Toowoomba ECost: cjh48@bigpond.com $40, payable on the night Lyn Brandon (Taylor), Co-ordinators: Margot McKinneySue Henzell E margot@margotmckinney.com T 0438 888 008 (Moore), Jan Mogg (Webb) Deborah Davis (Hassall) E Deborah.davis007@gmail.com T 0408 800 376

Amelia in Year 4 and Rose in Year 2, as well as two sons, Joseph and Louis.

50 Year - Class of 1966 Reunion

Her enthusiasm for great stories is as strong at Fairholme as it was in a Newsroom, and Marita is enjoying sharing all the

When: Saturday 15 October | 6pm Location: Urban Grounds Café, Toowoomba Co-ordinators: Elizabeth French (Cayzer) (1963-1966)

wonderful news that happens within the Fairholme Community.

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Friday 14 October 2016 Launch of 100 Years at Fairholme Celebrations 6.30 pm for 7 – 9pm Fairholme Assembly Hall Cost: $50 (canapes and drinks) RSVP and payments @ www.fairholme.qld.edu.au Saturday 15 October 2016 Fairholme Spring Fair | 10am – 3pm Individual Year level Reunions – at various venues Sunday 16 October 2016 Tea and Coffee on the Homestead veranda, and a wander down the Heritage Trail | from 10.15am Church in the Homestead | 11am All Year Levels Reunion Lunch in the College Dining Room | 12noon

RSVP and pay online at www.fairholme.qld.edu.au or return the form below with your payment to Fairholme Old Girls’ Association, PO Box 688, Toowoomba Q 4350.

Name .........................................................................................................................................................................................Maiden Name .....................................................................................................

Address .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Years at Fairholme: From .............. to ............. Year level on leaving Fairholme ........................................

Telephone ...................................................................... Email address .........................................................................................................................................................................................

Number attending luncheon Sunday 16 October .................. @$35 each Total $ .................

GRAND TOTAL $ ..................

Cheques to be made payable to Fairholme Old Girls’ Association, PO Box 688, Toowoomba Q 4350 > or EFT > Fairholme Old Girls’ Assoc Special Fund BSB:638-080 Acc: 700398 (Please reference for receipting purposes) Bookings and payments must be finalised before Friday 7 October 2016 Enquiries to Marita Ramia or Jenny Noble by telephoning 07 4688 4688, or emailing foga@fairholme.qld.edu.au

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