Open Gate - Summer 2013

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INCORPORATING "COR UNUM" THE ALUMNAE NEWSLETTER

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CLASS OF 2013 – DAUGHTERS OF PAST STUDENTS

"It has been wonderful to walk the corridors of KRB again and watch my girls embrace many opportunities and strive with their studies. Reconnecting with old friends, particularly seeing Sisters Tiernan and Shanahan has been very special.

We will always treasure the friendliness, support, care and spirit the school community has shown to my family."

Monica Harrison (Graham, '82)

CONTENTS  From the Board Chair

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Welcome from the Principal

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Speech & Awards

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Art vs Science

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Vale 2013

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Stuart Centre & Alison Waldren Room Opening

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Social Justice

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Teaching & Learning

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Archives

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Heritage 19 Community

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Cor Unum

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ON THE COVER (L – R) Monica Eaton, Holly Johnson, Philippa Harrison and Sarah Smith (daughters of KRB alumnae) PHOTOGRAPHY Matt Jewell of MJ Photography EDITORIAL TEAM

Kincoppal – Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart New South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029 Australia T: +61 2 9388 6000 F: +61 2 9388 6001 www.krb.nsw.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 02268M

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Sport Highlights

Rebecca Curran Communications & Marketing Manager Lucia Marin Designer Mary Cook Director of Development CONTRIBUTORS Louise Della-Franca Head of Visual Art & Design Kim Eberhard Archivist Jonathan Saurine Director of Learning Innovation Printed by Digitalpress, www.digitalpress.com.au

CHAIR  FROM THE BOARD  SPORT

EXTRACT FROM SPEECH AT THE SPEECH & AWARDS CEREMONY

This evening we recognise the achievements of students for 2013 and conclude another successful year for Kincoppal – Rose Bay School. We acknowledge the dedicated work of our teachers and staff, and the support of the KRB parents.

Our School is achieving strong academic results, as evidenced by our excellent Higher School Certificate results in 2012 and our NAPLAN results, which can be found on the My School website.

The School Board is committed to ensuring that we have the resources to enable excellent outcomes in teaching and learning. We have continued with the implementation of our facilities Master Plan 2008 – 2015. Last month was the formal opening of the Stuart Centre in honour of Janet Erskine Stuart, a pioneer Sacred Heart educator. The final design and concept for the upgrade of the Year 10 Community Learning Space has been approved by the Board and will be undertaken at the end of 2014, leaving only the Years 8 and 9 Learning Spaces to be upgraded.

The Board has also approved a Master Plan for the Junior School, which will result in a strategic approach to the upgrade of the Junior School over a number of years. It will incorporate contemporary teaching and learning spaces, improved administration and recreation areas, and the introduction of a new childcare facility into the Early Learning Centre.

Our extensive capital expenditure program in the last decade has been financed by a combination of donations from the school community, government grants, new loans and cash flow from school operations.

A portion of the School's income, principally from school fees which represents 87% of income, is allocated to capital expenditure.

Notwithstanding our significant capital expenditure program, the Board has committed to ensuring that the rate of increase in school fees is kept to a minimum. Next year our school fees will increase on average less than 4.3%, the lowest rate of increase in ten years and less than most comparable schools.

In my address at Speech & Awards in 2009, I advised that the School's aggregate capital expenditure on capital works, building and improvements since the School became an incorporated entity in 1990 was in the order of $22 million, an average of $1.2 million per year. In four years this has risen to $35 million which includes the substantial cost of this building in which we are celebrating Speech and Awards today, and campus improvements completed since.

Our School's debt peaked at $10 million in 2011 on completion of the Maureen Tudehope Centre. By the end of this year it will be reduced to $7.5 million owing to scheduled amortization of our loans and the benefit of low interest rates.

I take this opportunity to recognize two significant gifts to the School's bursary program during the year which has enabled the School to award two funded scholarships to country boarders for 2014.

These are the Alison Stephen (RB '38) Scholarship for students from regional NSW, and a bequest from Margaret Kirkpatrick (RB '50) for a scholarship for students from country NSW. I give recognition also to the Honourable Justice Conrad Staff on his retirement from the Board after 10 years of service to this community, and thank him for his support as Deputy Chair. Conrad made a significant contribution to the Board, in particular his work coordinating the fundraising appeal for the Maureen Tudehope Centre.

I thank our Principal Mrs Hilary Johnston-Croke for her close collaboration with the Board, and for another year of leadership in developing our School as place of excellence in teaching and learning.

I thank the Leadership Team and all the members of staff for their contribution throughout 2013 and the excellent results, fundamental to our success at KRB. I thank also my fellow Board members for their careful direction and commitment to the School, and all those in our school community who have supported us in our endeavours.

I thank, especially, the members of the Society of the Sacred Heart who are such a significant presence here at KRB, and who have gifted their rich charism to this School.

I wish you and your families a safe and holy Christmas and every blessing for the New Year.

FAREWELL TO CONRAD STAFF The Hon Justice Conrad Staff, Deputy Chair, has retired from the Board of Kincoppal – Rose Bay after 10 years of service to the School.

Conrad joined the Board in 2004 and as Chair of the Development Committee, led the fundraising effort for the development of the Maureen Tudehope Centre and Blann Family Pool. Conrad specialised in industrial and employment law before being appointed as a Judge and Deputy President of the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW in 2004. His three daughters, Alexandra ('02), Kathryn ('05) and Camilla ('09) all attended KRB. We thank Conrad for his service and the thoughtful and considered counsel he contributed to the Board.

Bryan Curtin, Board Chair December 2013 LEFT: BRYAN CURTIN PRESENTING AWARD TO ELOISE GIBBS (YEAR 11). RIGHT: CONRAD STAFF PRESENTING AWARD TO ELIZA EWINGTON (YEAR 6)

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WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL 

EDUCATING THE HEART AND MIND OUR SACRED HEART FOCUS GOAL FOR 2013 WAS “A DEEP RESPECT FOR INTELLECTUAL VALUES.” IMPARTING A PASSION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, CONSTANT EFFORT AND APPLICATION ARE THE HALLMARKS OF OUR KRB EDUCATION. WE HAVE ENDEAVOURED TO DEVELOP THE INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL AWARENESS OF EACH STUDENT AND AS WELL MAINTAIN A STRONG EMPHASIS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE.

Teaching & Learning Science has played a major role in our School this year with both our Junior and Senior School students working in creative and challenging projects in the Science laboratories. They have studied marine life, learnt about the human body, visited museums and set up a robotics club. Science helps develop critical thinking as well as instilling a sense of intrigue. It enables students to develop understanding and form questions based both on the knowledge they already have and the insight they wish to gain in the future.

KRB has had much success in Art and Design with awards won across genres including painting, photography and sculpture. Three of our Year 12 students were nominated for ArtExpress and two were selected for State exhibition.

There has been a continued focus on Visible Thinking throughout the School. This was supported by staff working collaboratively in teams, to complete a 13 week online course through Harvard University around Making Thinking Visible.

A priority has been the implementation process for the National Curriculum which begins in NSW next year. This has involved programming and the development of units for Years K– 6 English and Maths and for Years 7 and 9 English, Mathematics, Science and History for 2014.

Campus Development In 2013, KRB finalised the development and use of the Stuart Centre to effectively support the transition of our Year 7 students to Senior School. It was formally opened on November 7 by the Honourable Gabrielle Upton, State Member for Vaucluse and Minister for Sport and Recreation.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ELC VISIT TO THE AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM; SISTER JOAN PENDER RSCJ, MRS LIZ PHILLIPS (WALDREN, '79), MRS DOROTHY BARCKLAY (WALDREN, '81), MRS JOAN WALDREN, MRS HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE AT THE OPENING OF THE STUART CENTRE; MRS HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE AT THE SACRED HEARTS HEADS CONFERENCE IN DUBLIN; STUDENTS AT THE WORLD CHALLENGE THAILAND

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We also saw the completion of the following in 2013: • The masterplan for the development of the Junior School • Administrative Office Areas in Claremont – the original house on the Campus • Principal's Office area • New Health Care Centre • Redevelopment of the Archives Other developments included the extension of the Bursary program and the generous donation and bequest from Alison Stephen and Margaret Kirkpatrick. These generous gifts have enabled the School to offer the Alison Stephen Scholarship and the Margaret Kirkpatrick Scholarship to two new students in 2014.

Global Engagement Kincoppal – Rose Bay School is part of a global network of Sacred Heart schools. This year: • Students participated in the World Challenge trip to Cambodia and Thailand in June and July • Students travelled with Antipodeans Abroad to Northern India in December and worked on the refurbishment of a monastery kitchen. They also had the opportunity to do some trekking • Art students travelled to the USA to visit Sacred Heart schools and immerse themselves in art and culture in New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Washington in September • Our Exchange Coordinator, Mr Murray Kerstens, attended the US Exchange Coordinator Conference and visited several US Sacred Heart schools. This will assist KRB in extending our Exchange program • I attended the Sacred Hearts Heads Conference in Dublin, Ireland and represented the Heads of Sacred Heart schools in Australia and New Zealand.

 WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPAL Beyond the Classroom

Boarding

Our debating teams were strong this year at KRB with a multitude of topics debated, ranging from the situation in North Korea to Australian Politics. Our Primary A Team was named ISDA Champions in their division, and the 7B team became Archdale Champions in their division.

Our Junior Team made it to the Grand Finals of the AHIGS Festival of Speech.

Our boarders showed both service and action by working together to create a great sense of community within the boarding house. Boarders took part in a colour run, made birthing kits for African women and embraced the long tradition of Procession of the Lanterns.

KRB students have also been showing their creative side with many of our students performing in drama productions, concerts or showcasing their talent for art and writing. A highlight this year was the wonderful production of "Girl with a String."

Being aware of those less fortunate than ourselves and finding opportunities to make a difference develops the hearts of our students.

There are many examples demonstrating this, including the World Challenge trip to Cambodia, the Bowraville Camp and the Year 10 Philanthropy Program.

From the stage to the sporting field, KRB students have shown this year that they are all-rounders, ready to take on any opportunity that presents itself.

Leadership One of KRB's key emphasis is helping students understand and practise leadership skills in a variety of ways. Many opportunities presented themselves for leadership in 2013 and it is wonderful to see how many students accepted this challenge and showed initiative in their involvement in many different areas. These include their assistance in organising the International Women's Day Breakfast, the Q&A Forum and the Year 9 students who trained to become Peer Support mentors for the 2014 Year 7 students.

Our Year 11 students are now the leaders of the School. They developed their leadership skills at their Leadership Retreat where there was a strong focus on working together as a Leadership Team.

They are a particularly creative team and I look forward to seeing the wonderful work they will continue to do in the coming year.

Some of our Year 6 student leaders participated in a two-day Ignatian/ Sacré Coeur Youth Leadership conference in Adelaide. Students were taught to be leaders in their communities through service and action.

Social Justice

Opportunities such as World Challenge and Bowraville allow students to develop resilience and confidence through their own experience and witnessing the hardships of others.

This year I have talked to students about the importance of "Leaning In" and taking advantage of opportunities. It is through these opportunities that confidence and resilience develops. I have been very proud to see the way that students have handled themselves in the face of challenges and difficulties; they have risen above them, persevered and moved on.

In 2013, we introduced the Principal's Award for Resilience, which was awarded to Year 12 student Philippa Harrison. I believe it is important to acknowledge those who have worked particularly hard to overcome challenges and who have demonstrated what we call a 'growth mindset'.

Hilary Johnston-Croke Principal

1. JUNIOR DEBATING TEAM AT THE AHIGS FESTIVAL OF SPEECH. 2. LEADERSHIP INAUGURATION CEREMONY. 3. SABRINA KWOK AT BOWRAVILLE CAMP. 4. HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE AND PHILIPPA HARRISON, RECIPIENT OF THE PRINCIPAL'S AWARD FOR RESILIENCE. 5. COLOUR RUN. 6. BIRTHING KITS FOR AFRICA. 7. Q&A FORUM.

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SPEECHďƒ˘& AWARDS ďƒ˘ SPORT

KRB's Speech & Awards Ceremony was held in the Edwina Taylor Clark Auditorium on 5 December 2013. It was a vibrant evening that showcased the many achievements and talents of our students.

We were delighted to acknowledge the following Year Scholars and Sacred Heart Award winners for both academic excellence and best living out the goals of a Sacred Heart Education:

2013 YEAR SCHOLARS Year 3 Abbey Ridgewell Reeves Hancock Isabella Bustos-McNeil Alice Pembroke Alessia Gallimore Year 4 Harriet Cook Penelope Hughes Bianca Meli Michaela Sorrenti Alice Volfneuk Year 5 Louis Bartos Lilli Black Natasha Ong Tanami Penfold Natasha Wong Year 6 Lucia Cattana Zoe Davidson Bella Lamaro Caitlin Mulveney Laeticia Pajanacci Year 7 Grace Banks Agustina Flores-Pitton Allegra Gardiner Juliet Gollan Ruby Green

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Lauren Jensen Aisha Milsom Monna Muldoon Eliza Murphy Saskia Penfold Lucy Roberts-Lovell Laura Salvaggio Niamh Tomlinson Cong (Amanda) Zhu Year 8 Kyra Alday Georgia Boonen Sophie Bradley Isobel Carruthers Claudia Fanuli Lily Fuller Rose Garnett Nadia Gilbert Garner Hancock Georgia Hinds Vivian Ho Mia Mahony Jessica Marr Teriza Mir Elena Mitchell Isabella Monardo Kiara Reyes Annabelle Stevens Maisie Stevens Angel Zhao

Year 9 Prue Anderson Helena Brunker Michela Castiglia Isabella Cooper Georgina Cusick Megan Fitzgerald Grace Harrison Ruby Harrison Blaze Lopes Paulina Lupinski Vanessa Luvio Madeleine Maganas Lara Parmenter Clara Peers Tejero Gayle Ting Year 10 Emilie Bucci Sarah Cooper Stephanie Dammann Francesca Daniel Isabella Dimattina-Beven Genevieve DuncanMcKenzie Murphy Kate Filippelis Francesca Gazal Maddisen Gazal Liberty Griffin Monica Jones Antonia McGrath Georgia Nankivell Alice Nowlan Ella Ottaviano Frances Ryan

Emily Shaw Claudia Thackray Camille White Molly Windsor Laura Wotherspoon Year 11 Lauran Clifton Madeleine Clunies-Ross Claire Dunworth Possati Sarah Gardiner Eloise Gibbs Christina Han Inez Hernandez Denham Nastasya Innes-Brown Ashleigh McMahon Lucy Miller Madison Mooney Sarah O'Sullivan Alexandra Powell Georgina Ringler Zoe Sigalla Angela Stevens Dalena Vo Zhenyi Wang Gina Welsh Bronte Wilson

2013 SACRED HEART AWARDS RECIPIENTS Year 3 Lauren Whiting Year 4 Olivia Wood Year 5 William Reddick Year 6 Xavier Zuccon Year 7 Agustina Flores Pitton Year 8 Lily Fuller Year 9 Tara Ritchie Year 10 Francesca Daniel Year 11 Edwina Tyquin

AWARDS SPORT  SPEECH & 

Special Achievements

2014 Scholarship Recipients

Bella Lamaro – Bella Lamaro in Year 6 was awarded a medal for achieving a score in the top 10% of participants at the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiad, held throughout 2013. She was also awarded a trophy for the highest individual score in her team.

Bella also attended a special enrichment session for gifted young mathematicians hosted by The Kings School. Bella was awarded a High Distinction in the 2013 Australian Mathematics Competition, placing her in the top 1% of students.

We are pleased to announce the following Scholarship Recipients:

Natalia Pruszynska – Year 4 KRB student Natalia Pruszynska was recognised with an outstanding Gold Award in the prestigious Board of Studies Youngest Writer: WriteOn competition. Using a photograph as an inspiration, Natalia penned a 500 word narrative of the evocative image.

Natalia's successful work was recognised by the judging panel which was comprised of leading Sydney teachers.

Isabella Monardo – Isabella Monardo (Year 8) competed in the finals of the UN Youth Voice NSW Public Speaking Competition. Isabella was successful and won the Grand Final of this competition.

The UN Youth Voice is a public speaking competition that sees participants propose solutions to pressing global issues, lobby for their consideration, and defend their validity.

Year 7: • Zoe Davidson Academic Scholarship • Bella Lamaro Academic Scholarship • Cyan Swan Academic Scholarship Year 9: • Nadia Gilbert Academic Scholarship Year 10: • Hannah Guy The Alison Stephen Scholarship • Madeleine McDonald Academic Scholarship Year 11: • Sarah Cooper All Rounder Scholarship • Abbey Hegyi The Margaret Kirkpatrick Scholarship

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TEACHING SPORT  & LEARNING 

ART VS. SCIENCE At KRB, we teach students to become critical thinkers with the ability to transform their world and the world of those around them.

SCIENCE Science at KRB helps to develop the understandings and habits of the minds of students to become compassionate human beings able to think for themselves and to face life head on. It should equip them also to participate thoughtfully with fellow citizens in building and protecting a society that is open, decent and vital.

Students who have learned to think critically and have a healthy dose of scepticism can better make their own, informed decisions, which can make them more enlightened, informed individuals and stronger consumers.

The communication, research, reporting, and collaboration skills that science provides can produce a generation of individuals who are better prepared for any career and can make greater contributions to society. Students who have a solid knowledge base in science will later be more open to emerging technologies and ideas that can boost businesses and stimulate the economy.

By emphasising and explaining the dependency of living things on each other and on the physical environment, Science fosters the kind of intelligent respect for nature that can inform decisions on the uses of technology to improve the world for humans and all living things.

In 2013, Science has played a major role in the development of our students; from ELC to Year 12, KRB students have allowed themselves to be inspired by the scientific world in its many different forms.

The children at the Joigny Centre have enjoyed excursions and incursions to engage, challenge and complement their learning this year. They visited the Australian Museum to look at the exhibition about Treasure and to learn more about collections of spiders, small insects, gems, skulls and dinosaurs. The highlight was the inclusion of a chicken hatching program where the children were able to watch chickens hatch, care for them and hold them.

Kindergarten visited the Senior School Science Labs to investigate the human skeleton, discovering that their bodies are the same inside. Year 1 travelled to Bondi Beach to explore marine life as part of their Integrated Unit 'Under the Sea' and Year 4 attended a scientific discovery presentation by Fizzics Education which explored the world of Science.

As part of their orientation, students beginning in Year 7 in 2014 attended a science demonstration in the Senior Science labs by a member of the senior teaching staff.

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Art

"Art is defined as something aesthetic to the senses.

A "work of art" is both an activity and a result; it is a noun and a verb. One of the great aims of education is to make it possible for people to be engaged in the process of creating themselves. Artists and scientists are alike in this respect."

– E W Eisner, Ten Lessons the Arts Teach, January 1998.

Art education is vital for today's world, including the ability to allocate resources; to work successfully with others; to find, analyse, and communicate information; to operate increasingly complex systems of seemingly unrelated parts; and, finally, to use technology.

Learning is an action process, and the arts allow students to take action, to do things, to make mistakes, to explore and search for answers.

We live in a world of visual imagery and studying Visual Arts encourages our students to investigate, analyse and understand how all images came into being and how they can be read. It encourages you to develop your own voice and be an independent thinker in investigating issues.

Visual Arts integrates subjects such as psychology, philosophy, sociology and cultural history which are not taught as specific subjects in our curriculum at a high school level. Visual Arts teaches you to understand the complex relationships that exist between you and your social and historical environment.

Art at KRB is a strong subject and the output is measured by the amount of external competitions in which our students excel. Kate Simmons of Year 12 and Juliet Ring of Year 7 both won first prize in the Junior and Secondary categories of the Woollahra Youth Photographic Competition this year and Victoria Ashley in Year 9 won a prize in the MIL-PRA 'Aboriginal Exhibition and Art Prize'.

Many art students are also pleased to find their HSC marks in Visual Arts are amongst their top scores, and many of our students pursue careers in graphics, animation, marketing, creative production and design and cinematography.

This year Art students were invited to take part in the US Art Tour spanning cities from Los Angeles, Boston, New York and Washington. Students visited Art Museums and landmarks; filming, sketching and immersing themselves in the art and culture of the USA. At KRB students are taught to learn how to take risks and think beyond the obvious and literal. Students embrace a freedom of creativity where they are encouraged to be flexible in their thinking and challenge themselves as problem solvers. KRB art and science students are creative and lateral thinkers and utilise this when embodying their ideas and visions. They learn from their mistakes and reflect on these and also their successes in their work.

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SPORT2013 VALE  

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CLASS O F 2 0 13

The Year 12 Class of 2013 was farewelled on Friday 13 September beginning with a special Eucharist in the Chapel. The Graduation Ceremony which followed was an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2013.

In her graduation speech, Principal Mrs Hilary Johnston-Croke stated how the Class of 2013 described themselves as being: • Enthusiastic and having a great sense of humour • Showing support of each other • Expressing creativity in Music, Drama and Art • Innovative • Involved in school life, particularly in sport and music and with the entire school community • Having a great love of Milo The Year Coordinator Shelley Bartley saw the group as being one which has a strong sense of the spiritual and which demonstrates great loyalty and care for one another.

Mrs Johnston-Croke also reflected on the important messages contained in the book "Lean In. Women, Work and the Will to Lead' written by the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook, Sheryl Sandberg. Mrs JohnstonCroke explained that Sandberg's concept of "leaning in" is not about "how hard you work or how quickly you complete the assessment or the project. It is the importance of leaning

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into life in general and of taking advantage of the educational, professional and personal opportunities that come along, becoming aware of your passions, following them to fruition and being bold and taking calculated risks. And above all, it's about being confident and resilient and not being derailed by pressure from others and fears."

Mrs Johnston-Croke pointed out the many ways which the Class has shown abilities of "leaning in," having a go and supporting each other through the tough times. Their leadership of the School where they created opportunities for their peers and younger students to participate and develop their own potential was particularly outstanding.

Their commitment to learning was also impressive, with over 35% of students receiving Year Scholar awards. Their creativity and individuality was particularly shown in the HSC Visual Art & Design and Technology Exhibition, where the themes of community and rural life were prominent features. The Class also demonstrated leadership in their involvement in many aspects of Music at KRB, in choir, leadership of the orchestra and instrumental and vocal performances.

The Class of 2013 participated in many initiatives to raise money and awareness for a variety of causes. These included the Antipodeans Tour to Vietnam in 2011, Red Cross, the Easy PC Program and supporting the environment.

They also took advantage of the Global Exchange Program, enabling them to be immersed in other schools and cultures around the world, to enhance their own study of languages and to see how other Sacred Heart Schools live out the same goals as KRB. The students went to a number of Sacred Heart schools overseas, in Europe and America. They participated in the cultural diversity of KRB with great enthusiasm, when they organised a special assembly and a variety of food stalls from all over the world.

Mrs Johnston-Croke cited many examples of the commitment the Class showed to "having a go and getting involved, especially on the sporting field." A number of the students were members of teams who were premiers in netball, badminton and water polo and they achieved significant results in swimming and athletics.

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Mrs Johnston-Croke commented on the important role that parents had played in the lives of their daughters while at school: "You have encouraged them to lean in and you have been the ones who have also supported them, allowing them to follow their passions and commitments.

For some of you your association with KRB has continued for over 20 years. You have given your daughters the great gift of a Sacred Heart education and I believe each one of these students has taken advantage of this opportunity."

A number of students were acknowledged for both academic achievement and contribution to KRB: • 23 students were given Year Scholar Awards for their outstanding achievement in the HSC Assessment Program; Claudia Anson, MaryGrace Brunker, Yen-Ting Chung, Georgina Coutts, Alissa Del Vecchio, Nguyen Binh Nhi Do, Laura Goodfellow, Dominica Gray, Sophie Green, Philippa Harrison, Holly Johnson, Talia Kuo, Xi Lan, Annika Law, Kristina Mahony, Julia Padoani, Philippa Reynolds, Hannah Ryan, Rebecca Ryan, Sarah Smith, Edwina Still, Chuoyi Tan and Edwina Thackray • 20 students were presented with Blue Ribbon Awards for students who have demonstrated: – Strong support for the School's Christian character, philosophy and practices shown in both personal manners and actions – Initiative and commitment in performance of specific leadership responsibility

– Service to the School – going above and beyond their required expectations to serve students and community – An active and independent approach to learning.

The students were: Monica Eaton, Dominica Gray, Philippa Harrison, Holly Johnson, Jesslyn Katherine, Kristina Mahony, Lucia May, Claudia McCristal, Rebecca Ryan, Edwina Thackray and Lucy Thompson. These were in addition to our Student Leadership team for 2012–2013, Mary-Grace Brunker, Laura Goodfellow, Sarah Smith, Jessica Gazal, Hannah Ryan, Rosa Moller, Georgina Coutts, Talia Kuo and Hannah Bolger • The Peg Magoffin Award was given to Monica Eaton for her outstanding service to the School • Sarah Smith was presented with the Sacred Heart Award for her active commitment to the Sacred Heart Goals Two additional awards were included in 2013: • The Lara Tamsett Prize for Sporting Achievement, awarded to Holly Johnson for her outstanding sporting achievement • The Principal's Award for Resilience, awarded to Philippa Harrison for being a role model for others in the way in which she dealt with challenging circumstances.

CLASS OF 2013 BOARDERS AND PARENTS

ARTEXPRESS HSC 2013 Students from the Class of 2013 have been recognised for their creative achievements in the HSC Visual Arts programs – Philippa Harrison, Sophie Green and Annika Law were nominated for the ARTEXPRESS Exhibition, an annual exhibition which showcases some of the best work selected from over 9,500 NSW students.

The works of Sophie and Annika have been chosen for display.

LEFT TO RIGHT: ARTWORKS BY PHILIPPA HARRISON, SOPHIE GREEN AND ANNIKA LAW

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KRB SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS Touch Football

A Visit from Ewan McKenzie

• This year saw an unprecedented eight out of fifteen teams in the Grand Finals for IGSSA Touch Football. Three out of the eight won their grand final and KRB ended the year with the highest overall point score and received the Championship Trophy.

• Our Junior School students were Champions of the Catholic & Independent schools Oz tag competition.

Our boys in Years 2 – 6 were privileged to be visited by Wallabies coach, Ewan McKenzie. Ewan ran information and coaching sessions and then joined KRB boys and their fathers for a Q&A session. His advice to the boys was to always be professional and take every opportunity that is given to them.

Gymnastics • KRB were the winners of Division 2 at IGSSA this year and 9th place out of 24 schools.

• Congratulations to Claudia Jones, Year 11, who placed 3rd in clubs and Maddisen Gazal, who placed 4th on ball and Coco Remond who placed 2nd on floor.

Athletics Achievement • Sophie Kass – gained 1st place for the 16 years long jump at the IGSSA and CIS Athletics Carnival. Sophie also received 2nd place at the NSW All Schools Athletics Championships • Lucy Cowper achieved 2nd place and Lucy Thompson achieved 3rd place in the 17 – 19yrs 3km at CIS Athletics • Maisie Stevens Year 8 came 2nd in the 13yrs 100m at CIS Athletics in a time of 12.74 • KRB & Cootamundra's Thompson sisters; Lucy (Year 12) achieved 3rd/3km and 3rd/1500m and Emily (Year 11) 4th/100m and 200m at CIS Athletics.

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Sacré Coeur Cup Our Sacré Coeur Tennis Squad braved the chilly Melbourne temperatures to gain 2nd place overall behind Stuartholme with only one point between them.

Soccer Stars Our Years 3 – 4 Football team were 2013 premiers at IPSHA with an amazing amount of skills on display. Well done boys.

Skiing Sensations Bridget Lennon and Phoebe Hughes, in Year 6, were Division 4 Moguls Gold Medal Winners at the National Skiing Championships in July this year.

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CAMPUS SPORT  DEVELOPMENTS

OPENING THE STUART CENTRE & THE ALISON WALDREN ROOM On November 8, the Year 7 Community Learning Space was officially opened by the Hon Gabrielle Upton MP, member for Vaucluse, State Minister for Sport and Recreation and attended by Sr Joan Pender Provincial, members of the Waldren Family, past students from the Classes of 1981 and 1990, parents, staff and students.

The space is known as the Stuart Centre, in recognition of Sister Janet Erskine Stuart rscj. Sixth Superior General of the Society of the Sacred Heart and an outstanding educator, who believed in the importance of offering every child the opportunity to grow and develop her or his individual creativity and talents.

The top room of the centre was named the Alison Waldren Room after alumna Alison Waldren from the Class of 1990. Alison had a zest for life and a driving passion to succeed. She studied Commerce at Canberra University and went to work for PricewaterhouseCoopers in its Human Resources section. She always made a big impact wherever she went. She died in 1996, in a light plane accident at Bungendore.

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 CAMPUS DEVELOPMENTS  SPORT The Stuart Centre has been designed to ensure that students graduating from Year 6 are provided with a seamless transition from primary to secondary education. Students can enjoy a secure physical base in close proximity to the Year Coordinator and a specifically designed area for their year group.

This flexible learning space is also providing personalised learning opportunities for all Year 7 students as they interact with teachers from a variety of disciplines. The Centre supports KRB's technology-rich learning environment and has significantly enhanced students' engagement with learning and school life.

Some comments from the Year 7 Class of 2013 include: "We have enjoyed working in classrooms with the new coloured tables and where everything is air-conditioned."

"The Common Room has a big bench top so we can sit down together for morning tea and lunch – and cook noodles."

Parents too have commented on the positive attitude and development of self confidence shown by their daughters over the past year, due to their use of this individual Centre where they can learn and interact.

We are grateful to the Waldren family and to the many KRB parents and past students of the Class of 1990, who have contributed to the building of the Centre.

"Alison had an uncanny ability to bond the boarders and day girls of KRB and she will be in our hearts forever."

Samantha Giblin

"Alison is a worthy example to current and future KRB students for being a loving, capable, and happy person."

Catherine Cusack

"The thing about Wal was that she was always interested in what was going on around her. She was mischievous and fun and a very loyal friend."

Kate Suttie Uyeda

1. JOAN PENDER RSCJ, HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE, JOAN WALDREN, GABRIELLE UPTON & BRYAN CURTIN AT THE OPENING 2. MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1990 AT THE OPENING 3. STUDENTS PERFORMING AT THE OPENING 4. OPENING OF THE STUART CENTRE

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SOCIALJUSTICE  SPORT

Sudanese Shoe Collection

BY DANIEL MONARDO (YEAR 6) My sister Isabella and I started the Sudanese Shoe Sale in 2010 and every year we have collected more - this year we collected an amazing 130 pairs!

After collection my sister Isabella and I sorted out all the shoes into pairs and this year my mother and I took them out to St. Joachim's Primary School at Lidcombe where a lot of Sudanese refugees attend.

We set up the stall and after a while all the Sudanese mothers started arriving and we helped fit the children.

Some of these families have had a very tough life in Sudan and by donating our shoes we are really helping them. It is always interesting to hear their stories and spend time with the children.

Next year the collection will be on again so please keep your good quality shoes (including running shoes) until then and there will be a collection box in Junior School reception. If you could pair and polish the school shoes it would really help.

By all working together to donate our school shoes we are really helping the Sudanese community, which is what Cor Unum spirit is all about.

Bowraville

BY LUCY COWPER, CLARISSA DUNCAN AND INEZ HERNANDEZ DENHAM (YEAR 11) During the first week of the September holidays, five KRB girls and five gap students accompanied by Mr Mooney, Ms Galea and Ms Chapple as well as two 2007 alumnae, travelled to Bowraville to work with the Indigenous community.

We stayed at Nambucca Heads for the week, travelling half an hour each morning into Bowraville to be met by the smiling faces of up to forty children. Each morning, breakfast of toast and warm milo would be prepared for the kids, who varied in age from 3 to 14. This was followed by daily activities which included mask making, colouring in, journal writing, running races and movies when the temperature exceeded 38 degrees.

A visit from a successful Aboriginal head chef, who now owns and operates his own restaurant 'The Jaaning Tree' in Nambucca Heads, saw the kids having a hands on session with Clayton Donovan. He taught them how to make their own pikelets and healthy burgers. We were all very excited when on the second day we took the kids to Coffs Harbour and the Dolphin Marine Magic Park where we all got to hug a seal and watch a fantastic seal show.

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We also had an opportunity to speak with the Principal of St. Mary's Primary School, Mr Troy Baker, who told us of the difficulties some of the people from the Bowraville community are faced with and the uncensored events and daily happenings many of the kids are exposed to. It was an invaluable opportunity for us to understand some of the hardships that contribute to their way of life and we were excited to be able to brainstorm our ideas about how the KRB community can help out!

Our trip to Bowraville was one that we will never forget. We were exposed to things that many of us had never experienced and it allowed us to really put things in perspective. The bonds that were made with the children will be cherished by us forever. Although at times it was mentally and physically exhausting, the Bowraville trip was the most rewarding thing we have ever done! We would like to thank all of the teachers who accompanied us and the School for allowing us to go. We encourage anyone who has the opportunity, lend a hand and immerse yourself, GO TO BOWRAVILLE!

SPORT  SOCIALJUSTICE

WORLD CHALLENGE CAMBODIA & THAILAND

Students arrived in Phnom Penh on 28 June 2013 and immediately saw how the vast majority of the world's population lives. A trip to the Central Markets saw students come face to face with beggars, including small children, new and strange smells, different foods and very persistent 'tuk tuk' drivers.

heavy clay with Cambodian tools. In addition to our labour the students also spent time in the classrooms teaching children basic phrases, along with the Hokey Pokey and the Chicken dance (amongst others) outside.

At morning tea time they spent time playing with the children; soccer was a favourite.

A trip to the S-21 museum and the Killing Fields (Pol Phot era, only 35 years ago) was an important part of our historical understanding of Cambodia. Prior to our departure, Denise Atkins spent a lunch time teaching the students about the atrocities that Pol Phot and his followers conducted. Our visit to both of these memorial sites was thought provoking and moving with all of the students appreciating the opportunity to learn about recent world history.

On the second last day, students used some of the funds raised back at KRB to purchase stationery, pencils, exercise books, soccer balls, teacher supplies, posters, paints, brushes and many other useful items and donated them to the school. During our stay the deputy chief Monk took us under his wing and taught us many things about the village and Cambodia in general. He gave us a fantastic tour of the village along with its temple and pagoda (unfinished); we had many children joining us on this tour. The students were incredibly thankful for his presence throughout the project so decided to donate their remaining $300 to assist in the building of the pagoda.

The group then headed North East to start work on their project.

A seven hour bus trip to a small rural village saw us arrive at our project where we were based for five days. Our task was to help the local builders construct a brick fence around the perimeter of the primary school. The village had about 300 homes with 240 children attending the school, half in the morning, half in the afternoon. For the duration of our stay, KRB students were housed in a family home – three kilometres from the school and each morning we would venture to and from the school for work. This consisted of moving bricks, sand and rocks and digging holes – 1 x 1 metres wide and 80 cm deep in

After a night in Bangkok, students then headed to far north eastern Thailand (Burma border) for a five day trek. A guiding company took KRB students adventuring via raft, trekking and elephant through jungle and hill tribe country. The highlights for this journey were the amazing meals, often served in freshly cut bamboo vessels and sleeping in hammocks.

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TEACHING SPORT  & LEARNING 

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Year 9 City Immersion As a part of the year 9 City Immersion Program, all students took part in the Street Retreat where they visited various services aiding the homeless of Kings Cross. Beginning at St Canice's church, the priest, Father Chris, informed them of the stereotypes surrounding homelessness and the rapid cycle that causes it.

Students then visited the Wayside Chapel where a speaker informed us of the service's unique approach to combating homelessness by redeveloping each person's dignity. One way they achieved this was through a café, where all products were priced between 20c and $3. This gives the customers a right to a seat in the café and to make their own food selections, thus reinforcing their dignity and rights.

Finally, a lady from Oasis spoke to Year 9 about the prevalence of youth homelessness; she stressed the idea that homelessness isn't just on the street but could be amongst friends at their own school who had to 'couch surf'. She told us of different types of homelessness and it opened our eyes to the issues in Sydney which are not as obvious or heard about.

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The retreat had such a deep impact on all students due to the confronting nature of actually visiting the services. Students saw first hand the people they help and the ways in which the services operate. It was an unforgettable experience in which Year 9 were inspired to change their attitudes towards the homeless and turn to helping and donating to prominent Sydney services.

"We were all strongly affected by what we saw and heard, as it made us aware of how others live and how we can help and support them in living healthier and more sustainable lifestyles."

Deana Arbalaez

 TEACHING & LEARNING  SPORT Year 10 Philanthropy Program As part of the Kincoppal – Rose Bay's Social Justice program, the Year 10 students are asked to become philanthropists, to be persons of generosity. In the Philanthropy Program the students work in teams, select a charitable organisation and then research the specific institute, make contact with it, and raise awareness and funds within the school community. Throughout the program, students demonstrate the skills of team work, communication and sound administration.

The students then must show how this specific project is aligned to the Goals of Sacred Heart Education, challenging their skills of reflection and discernment. In putting these Goals into action they realise that their assistance and enthusiastic commitment is needed for us to become a more just society.

The charities selected were: Princess Charlotte Alopecia Foundation, Youth Beyond Blue, McGrath Foundation, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind, Caritas, Butterfly Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis, Black Dog Institute, Women for Women and Giant Steps.

On Monday 25 November each group made their presentations before a panel of invited judges: • Katy Tyrell, the Partnership Manager for Philanthropy Australia • Susana Rowbotham – the Community Development Officer at Woollahra Council • Sr Philomene Tiernan, former Director of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools and former Chancellor of the Diocese of Broken Bay. Sister Tiernan is now involved with our Boarding community • Bronte Wilson and Sarah Gardiner, current Year 11 students who received a NAB Philanthropy grant and have worked to increase the school community's awareness of key social justice issues.

The presentations were outstanding. They showcased the research, creativity and commitment of the Year 10 students in fundraising for their charity, but most significantly in the raising of awareness of the work of these organisations within the broader KRB community.

The winning group received $5000 to donate to their charity which supported the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind.

Young Entrepreneurs' Week Year 10 students participated in Young Entrepreneurs' Week (YEW) in Term 4, a newly developed program developed by the Social Science department. This innovative program was led by Mr Murray Kerstens with Ms Tarryn Barber, Ms Victoria Vidler, Ms Renee Galea and Mrs Erica Webster.

During YEW week students collaboratively developed a service business that could realistically be launched in the Australian market in the next 12 months and worked out a pitch for funding. Young entrepreneurs from fashion, finance and fitness mentored the students and gave them an understanding of skills and ideas beyond the classroom.

Mentors included: • Chris Joye from Yellow Brick Road, who also writes for The Financial Review • Cat Rose, founder of Paddington's Physicore pilates studio • Bree Hay-Hendry designer and co-founder of fashion label, The Three of Something.

They then had to make a pitch about their business to a Panel of External Judges; Ms Leigh Coppin (Corporate Human Resources), Mr Morgan Coombes (Account Director) and Mr Jurgan Kennedy (Sales and Marketing), to obtain funding. The start-up businesses included Paws Party Package, MyTrack, Techno Bus and Hub 12.

The winning business start-up idea was MyTrack, which is a system for finding lost items involving microchip technology.

YEW week enabled students to think creatively about future business possibilities and then consider issues like staffing, obtaining premises, business plans, salaries and wages and future profits. Our students were incredibly imaginative, engaged and business focussed.

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SPORT THE FROM  ARCHIVES 

SCHOOL CRESTS OF ROSE BAY, KINCOPPAL AND KRB It has been nearly 40 years since two separate schools became 'Kincoppal – Rose Bay'.

Until 1971 the two schools had distinct identities, although they were closely linked by their shared history, development and Sacred Heart traditions. The decision to merge was made in 1970 with the practicalities and logistics sorted out through a process completed by the end of 1976. 'Cor Unum' gave voice to the spirit of working as one new entity, while appreciating and maintaining the values of the past.

The gold-on-navy pocket is from a Kincoppal blazer worn during the 1950s. The similarity in the crests of the two schools is striking: the same overall design of a letter (this time a 'K') encircled by flannel flowers above a crest. The differences show the individuality of the schools: Kincoppal's crest included the rising sun and the motto 'le devoir avant tout' (duty first), and the colours of 'blue and gold'.

Amongst the Archives' textiles collection is a number of blazers, pockets, tunics and hats donated by alumnae from both schools. A close look at them shows their differences and similarities. Worn in any public setting, a blazer is formal 'outer wear' and clearly identifies which school the student represents, both in the past and present.

A sports blazer from Kincoppal, also from the 1950s, shows the same crest features embroidered in blue and gold with the addition of two crossed racquets, indicating the owner's enjoyment of and prowess in tennis.

The pocket of a 1930s Rose Bay Sports Blazer which once belonged to Marie-Louise Langton shows the distinctive red-on-white scheme, a reflection of Rose Bay's 'red and white' colours. This one clearly shows 'RB' encircled with flannel flowers above 'Cor Unum', alongside which Marie-Louise's sporting honours in Basketball have been added.

The later Rose Bay crest from the 1960s shows some development in the design. The turquoise background has now become standard, and the flannel flowers have been picked out in white.

During the period from which these pockets date, most uniforms would have been made by a range of local manufacturers. It is probable that some of the embroidery work was done by skilled workers associated with different local makers. This explains some of the slight differences in the designs on our early pockets and adds another layer to the stories represented by the textiles in our collection.

The Archives welcomes any donations of textiles associated with Rose Bay, Kincoppal or KRB.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: ROSE BAY POCKET, 1960.

KINCOPPAL POCKET, 1950S. KINCOPPAL SPORTS POCKET, 1950S. ROSE BAY SPORTS POCKET, 1930S.

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 HERITAGE

THE KRB LEPAUTE CLOCK LEFT: CLOCK ON ECOLE MILITAIRE PARIS. RIGHT: LEPAUTE CLOCK BELOW: THE LEPAUTE CLOCK AT KRB

While in Paris earlier this year I noticed some common heritage that Kincoppal – Rose Bay shares with some notable buildings in Paris. Among them are the École Militaire founded by Louis XV in 1751, and the Église St-Roch, 296 Rue St Honoré. The Église St Roch is a late Baroque church designed by Lemercier, architect of the Louvre. Its foundation stone was laid by Louis XIV in 1653.

Each has in prominent position on its façade a tower clock by the firm Lepaute, which held the brevet horlogers du Roi, and was founded by the royal clockmaker Jean-André Lepaute, 1720 –1787.

The Lepaute clock on our main building completed in 1888, is part of our Sacré Coeur legacy from the forced closure of the French convents in 1905. In her book Living Stones which marked the Centenary of our school at Rose Bay in 1982, Leila Barlow rscj writes; "the great clock on the eastern facade came from Quadrille near Bordeaux, as also did the organ." Our clock has the name "LEPAUTE" in black lettering on the white face and "HENRY LEPAUTE – A PARIS" stamped on the base of the brass gear mechanism. This name was adopted in 1851 by a descendant of the sister of Jean-André Lepaute and it dates our clock to the period 1851 – 1900.

There is also a fascinating association between our Lepaute clock and the first formal scientific experiment carried out on Australian soil. Joseph Lepaute d'Agelet, a nephew of Jean-André Lepaute, was appointed Professor of Mathematics at the École Militaire in Paris in 1777. One of his students was Napoleon.

Lepaute d'Agelet was admitted to l'Académie des Sciences de Paris in 1785 for his contribution to astronomy. That year he was invited to join the La Pérouse expedition as astronomer on La Pérouse's ship the Bussole. While encamped at Botany Bay from 26 January until 10 March 1788, he undertook geodetic observations, specifically the measurement of timed oscillations of a pendulum to determine if there was a difference in density between the two hemispheres of the globe. His letter of 3 March 1788 is now in the Mitchell Library. He addressed his counterpart with the First Fleet at Port Jackson, Lieutenant William Dawes, after whom Dawes Point is named, and included a set of geographic coordinates for the temporary observatory he had set up on the northern shore of Botany Bay. Joseph Lepaute d'Agelet's scientific instruments included three astronomical pendulum clocks by Lepaute.

The historic Lepaute clock at Kincoppal – Rose Bay arrived in Sydney 117 years after the three Lepaute clocks with the La Perouse scientific expedition. Those three Lepaute clocks now lie in the Pacific Ocean off Vanikoro in the Solomon Islands, where La Pérouse and his entire expedition perished when shipwrecked after leaving Botany Bay in 1788.

Bryan Curtin Board Chair

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COMMUNITY 

KRB RUGBY LUNCH Over 330 guests enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at the second KRB Rugby Lunch on Friday 2 August at the Hilton Sydney.

Andrew O'Keefe was an outstanding MC and provided much entertainment as did our guest speakers, alumna Jessica Crisp, All Black Eric Rush, NRL player Bryan Fletcher and AFL player Michael O'Loughlin.

Our guests really entered into the spirit of the event, buying numerous raffle tickets, participating in "Hand in The Ruck" and "Heads and Tails" and bidding for items in the Silent and Live Auction. A highlight of the Live Auction was the competitive bidding by those loyal to both Joeys and Riverview for the "Cerise and Blue" and "Blue and White" lambs donated by Malcolm and Jenny Smith from Nevertire. Other Live Auction prizes, including the beautiful home at Byron Bay, owned by Andrew and Michelle Penfold and the boat "Short Roped" owned by Morgan and Bree Parker, attracted much interest.

Over $80,000 was raised at the event and this will be directed to the Kincoppal – Rose Bay School Bursary Fund.

We thank our sponsors: • Catering Industries • Jim Tate – Westpac, our Gold sponsors And the following companies for their Silver sponsorship: • Midford – Michael & Helen Gazal, David & Jaclyn Gazal, Richard & Laura Gazal • Fugen Constructions – Tim & Fiona Murphy and Dan & Jacqueline Murphy • Gunlake Concrete – Julian & Anne O'Neil • Ernst & Young • Westpac • McGrath Real Estate – Steven Chen Those who organized and donated prizes for the Live Auction and for the Raffle: • Malcolm & Jenny Smith • Peter & Nirmala Arya • Sarah Miller • Platinum Travel Corporation • Michael & Mia Bracher • Lisa-Maree Montgomery • Mark Arbib • Terry Mullens

Donors of the Raffle Prizes and prizes for the games: • Paspaley • The Sebel Kirkton Park, Hunter Valley • Australian Rugby Union • Mandalay Flowers • Clarins • Blumenthal Photography Special thanks go to: • Andrew O'Keefe – our fantastic MC • Rowan Webb – our auctioneer • Peter Brennan- photography • Members of the Kincoppal – Rose Bay Class of 2010 and 2011 And to our Committee who worked so hard to make the event a success: • Chrissy Comino • Michael Gazal • Diane Maloney • Tim Murphy • Anne O'Neil • Trish Quinn • Tony Ryan Mary Cook Director of Development

1. SPEAKERS AND GUESTS AT THE RUGBY LUNCH: BACK ROW: MICHAEL O'LOUGHLIN, BRYAN FLETCHER, BRYAN CURTIN, ERIC RUSH. FRONT ROW: JESSICA CRISP, HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE, ANNE O'NEIL, TIM MURPHY & ANDREW O'KEEFE 2. PAST STUDENTS AT THE KRB RUGBY LUNCH 3. DEREK LINDSAY, LEANNE SMEALLIE & LOU LINDSAY 4. JESSICA CRISP & ANDREW O'KEEFE WITH GUESTS AT THE RUGBY LUNCH 5. GUESTS AT THE LUNCH.

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 BURSARY  SPORT

DEVELOPING THE KRB BURSARY PROGRAM 2013 has been highly significant as we have officially launched the Bursary Program, set up to provide opportunities for a diversity of students to experience a Sacred Heart education.

The tradition of offering bursaries is steeped in history, dating back to the time of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, who is recorded as saying "For the sake of one child, I would have founded the Society." The tradition was a significant element here at Rose Bay Convent in the late 1800s. When the School was first established on this site, there was a less advantaged school also on the same site and this school was supported by the larger school of Rose Bay Convent.

The tradition of providing support for students whose families are in financial need has continued to the present day. It has been particularly shown in 2013 by the wonderful generosity of Margaret Kirkpatrick (Rose Bay, 1950) who left a bequest to Kincoppal – Rose Bay School of $1 million to be used for full or partial bursaries for students from regional NSW. Alison Stephen (Rose Bay, 1938) has also given an incredibly generous donation of $1million to be used to endow a scholarship to students from regional NSW. These funds will be directed to the Kincoppal – Rose Bay School Bursary Fund and the awards will be called the Alison Stephen Scholarship and the Margaret Kirkpatrick Scholarship.

We are delighted that the Margaret Kirkpatrick Scholarship has been awarded to Abbey Hegyi, from Bourke NSW. Abbey will be a boarder in Year 11 at KRB in 2014 and is very much looking forward to being involved in school life here at KRB. The recipient of the Alison Stephen Scholarship is Hannah Guy, a student from Coffs Harbour, NSW. Hannah will become a boarder in Year 10 at KRB in 2014. She has strong connections with KRB as her grandmother Annette Williams (Hartman) was a student here in the 1950s.

Many people have commented over the years on the diversity of the Kincoppal – Rose Bay School population. This is due in no small part to the bursary recipients, all of whom contribute to the richness of the School and work to be the best they can be.

In keeping with the Sacred Heart ethos of offering support and opportunities to as many as possible, The Kincoppal – Rose Bay School Board and the Principal are committed to increasing the number of bursaries offered. We therefore aim to grow the amount in the Bursary Fund to $10 million. In time and with careful investment, the Bursary Fund will be sufficient to generate enough income for bursaries to be funded solely through the Fund.

If you are interested in becoming involved in the Kincoppal – Rose Bay Bursary Program, please contact:

LEFT: ABBEY HEGYI. RIGHT: HANNAH GUY

Mary Cook Director of Development 02 9388 6024 cookm@krb.nsw.edu.au.

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BOARDING SPORT  

BOARDING IN WEEKENDS In 2013 the weekend program was amended to include an "In" night in week one of each term with the focus on community and engendering a sense of belonging. The students participated in a variety of activities, including a colour run which involved them running to various stations on the KRB campus and being painted with bright colours. To complete the event the students needed to finish with seven different colours on their bodies. There was also a social justice element where the students made birthing kits for African women. Each In Weekend culminated in a paraliturgy on Saturday, planned and organised by the Boarding Student Leadership. The change to the In Weekend program in 2013 created a unique opportunity for the students to spend time together, to participate in leadership opportunities and to strengthen and build friendships.

LEADERSHIP IN THE BOARDING SCHOOL The student leadership of the Boarding School was outstanding in 2013 with boarding leaders Laura Goodfellow and Sarah Smith working to continue to make the boarding school a more homely and welcoming environment. Together with Sophie Green, Sarah Low, and Kate Simmons, they demonstrated care and concern for the younger boarders and encouraged all boarders to become involved with the activities on offer.

Two new boarders, Sophia Grady (Year 10) winner of the Sr Philomene Tiernan Award for Boarding and Claire Kelly (Year 7) recipient of The Community Award for Boarding, gave their impressions of being boarders in 2013:

"My first year as a boarder at KRB gave me a great sense of independence, motivating me to do more for myself. Participating in school events, meeting new people and being offered a huge range of opportunities set my experience apart from any one that I would be able to have in another school."

Sophia Grady

"Being a boarder has enabled me to be involved in many activities. I was a member of boarding SRC and I participated in weekly sport, choir, debating and other activities that were not offered in my home town, Boorowa. In the boarding community it's 100% possible for the younger boarders to make a big difference by simply suggesting ideas. Boarding provides a multitude of opportunities that many of us would not be able to realise in country areas."

Claire Kelly FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: 1. COLOUR RUN 2. COLOUR RUN 3. SOPHIA GRADY (YEAR 10) RECEIVING THE SR PHILOMENE TIERNAN AWARD FOR BOARDING FROM SR TIERNAN 4. CLAIRE KELLY (YEAR 7) RECEIVING THE COMMUNITY AWARD FOR BOARDING FROM MRS HILARY JOHNSTON-CROKE 5. HEAD BOARDER LAURA GOODFELLOW, SPEAKING AT THE BOARDERS' FAREWELL DINNER

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 COMMUNITY  SPORT

SANDWICHES & SONG Seventy-seven past students from the Kincoppal and Rose Bay Classes of 1938 to 1953 attended Sandwiches & Song on Monday 21 October. It was a wonderful opportunity for many to connect with friends from their year group and from other years. Anne McGrath rscj, member of the Rose Bay Class of 1952, previous Principal and past Provincial of the Society of the Sacred Heart and Patron of the Bursary Program, spoke movingly of the benefits of a Sacred Heart education and requested that each alumna might consider leaving a legacy to support the Fund.

To hear all the interesting things our friends had done over the past year is something we look forward to annually.

Ann Palmer (Hughes, K '46)

A wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends from school days, dating back to 1943 at Bundanoon.

Sr Marie Lamerand smsm (K '53) 1. ROSE BAY CLASS OF 1952 WITH MARYANNE CARRICK, HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL 2. JAN PAYTEN (RB '52) ANNE GORMAN (AUSTIN, RB '51), CATHERINE CROWE ( HONNER, RB '51) AND RUTH LYNCH (OXENHAM, K '50) 3. ANN RYAN (OXENHAM, K '48) BARBARA WOOD (LONGMORE, K '48 ) & BARBARA O'BRIEN (ROCHE, K '49) AT THE LUNCH 4. ALISON STEPHEN (RB '38) SPEAKING WITH YEAR 11 STUDENT LEADER AMELIA MCGUIRE.

A delightful day with 11 of our Class of 1952 present.

Julian Campbell (Brewer, RB '52)

PATRICIA BOWYER (RB '49) Extract from reflection given at "Sandwiches & Song" by Judy Kenny (RB '48) In the years since leaving Rose Bay for South Africa Pat studied accountancy, contributed to the work of the Catholic Women's League in the Diocese of Durban, set up a caring fund which required extensive travel and started a food parcel and other schemes for poor families.

All this was done in a troubled South Africa where crime and racism affected the lives of many. Pat was derided for helping black people and was often reduced to poverty herself with increasing medical bills and high inflation. She was robbed of many household effects and was once mugged and beaten by some young blacks. She took two hours to drive herself to hospital.

She was awarded a Papal medal by Archbishop Denis Hurley of Durban and was honoured by the South African Government for making a significant contribution to nation-building. Her life was "to work for God's people, the elderly, handicapped, the very poor and the sick and to show them the light of God in them, regardless of their affliction."

Pat was speaking from her own experience – cerebral palsy which affected every part of her – except her indomitable spirit: we recall the Pat whose uncontrollable laugh echoed down the corridors here, as did her tears when the frustration became too much.

As she became more crippled with arthritis, suffered breast cancer twice and a tumour on her brain, became wheelchair-bound and, bed-ridden, her thoughts lingered even more on those happy years at Rose Bay. She died on Sunday October 6. May her courageous, loving soul rejoice in freedom from pain and in the fullness of life.

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SPORT COR UNUM  

FROM THE PRESIDENT At the July AGM, I was again elected President of the Sacré Coeur Association. I would like to acknowledge the fantastic job done by my Committee last year.

While the Committee has not held a major function of our own, we have been able to support the School in its fundraising efforts for the Bursary Program.

The annual events – Sandwiches and Song and Mass for Deceased Alumnae organised by both the Sacré Coeur Association and Kincoppal – Rose Bay School – were held with good attendances. Again, spouses were invited to Sandwiches and Song and all agreed it was a great addition. We will continue to hold the event on the third Monday in October. At present, we do not have plans for a major event of our own but hope to continue the Association's support of Kincoppal – Rose Bay events.

NOTES & NEWS • Marie Phitidis (Carr, '97) who writes a food blog called PHOODIE and was the illustrator of Cuisine du Couer was invited to come to the Woman's Day magazine test kitchen to join Margaret Fulton while she cooked some recipes from her book, The Margaret Fulton Cookbook. Margaret was such a pioneer," said Marie, " introducing Aussies to a huge array of unfamiliar ingredients, recipes and techniques." As a gift Marie brought along a copy of Cuisine du Coeur for Margaret. "She loved it, the recipes, the sketches, the whole concept."

• The Simmons Sisters joined their parents Diana (Druce, '75) and John to celebrate with Kate (2013) at her Graduation Ball.

Anna Jackman (Simmons, '99) came from Gulargambone, Sally Downie (Simmons, '01) from Tasmania and Penny ('06) from Orange. The only one missing was Pippy ('03) who is still living in Edinburgh.

• Tom O'Brien (2013) who attended KRB Junior School, graduated from St Ignatius' College, Riverview in 2013. All four O'Brien boys are Barat-Burn 'Old Boys' and were together at Riverview in 2013 – Tom, Year 12, Jake Year 10 (2015), Sean, Year 7 (2018), and Joe Year 5 (2020). Their sister Madeleine (2011) has just completed her second year at university.

TOP: MARIE PHITIDIS (CARR, '97) WITH MARGARET FULTON MIDDLE: THE SIMMONS FAMILY AT THE YEAR 12 GRADUATION BALL 2013 BOTTOM: THE O'BRIEN BOYS – TOM, JAKE, SEAN & JOE (L – R)

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The 2013 Committee includes two new members: Geraldine Daley (RB '68) and Laura Courtenay ('98) I am very grateful to them for nominating for the Committee and for being so enthusiastic. We were all sorry that Liz Thorp (King, '88) resigned. We appreciate all her wonderful ideas, many of which we hope to implement and her support she gave to the Association.

The Committee and I would love to hear from you with ideas and suggestions as to what you would like us to achieve. I look forward to meeting many at upcoming events.

Denise Jones (Ryan, '74) President 0419 248 889 scassoc@krb.nsw.edu.au

 COR UNUM

ANN HENDERSON RECEIVES THE LEGION OF HONOUR Ann Henderson (Lynch, K '58), President of the Chapel Society, was awarded a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, "in recognition of her valuable contribution to the relationship between France and Australia" for her undertaking and completion of the restoration of the 1890 Puget Organ in the Chapel at Kincoppal – Rose Bay. The project took over 12 years, and Ann and her small committee sought the finest French organ restoration specialists, arranged contracts, international shipping and raised all the funds for the restoration.

At a private ceremony with family and friends and members of the French diplomatic corps, Ann received the Medal from His Excellency, M. Stéphane Romatet, French Ambassador to Australia, on behalf of the President of the French Republic. Here Ann paid tribute to her committee members, especially the immediate past President of The Chapel Society, Patricia Horsley (RB '47), who recognised the need to restore the instrument sent from France for the Horburty Hunt designed Chapel in 1904, to organist and Australian consultant, Pastor de Lasala, who contributed his knowledge of French organs and to French consultant and organ expert, Professor Michel Colin, who directed the work in France and Australia.

Ann said, "I am very proud to accept this award. It validates the outstanding quality of the restoration done by the French organ builders and recognises that this priceless heritage will always speak with its authentic French romantic voice for generations to come.

We received great support from the Religious of the Sacred Heart, owners of the organ since 1890, alumnae of the Schools of the Sacred Heart, the NSW Heritage Office who gave funding grants towards the restoration and from the French community."

ANN HENDERSON (LYNCH, K '58) PRESENTED WITH THE MEDAL OF THE LEGION OF HONOUR BY THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR, MR STÉPHANE ROMATET

Through her enthusiasm and courage to undertake such a project, Ann received enormous support from the Kincoppal – Rose Bay alumnae, many of whom had organ pipes dedicated to RSCJ teachers, family members and friends.

Trish Burns AM (Byrne, K '59)

THE RELIQUARY OF ST VICTOR RESTORATION OF THE COVERINGS For more than 30 years The Chapel Society has taken great care in the preservation of the items in the Chapel and the Sacristy. While there has been focus in recent years on the large restorations of the organ and the stained glass windows, the smaller restorations are equally important. One of the first repair and refurbishment tasks was professional cleaning and glazing of the brassware, including the Reliquary of St Victor, a gift from the Convent at Lyon in 1905.

When Sacristan Maureen Brian told us of her concern at the state of the original silk and brocade Reliquary cover, I asked skilled seamstress and Chapel Society member Danuta Aaron for her help. Danuta found a red brocade which she sewed to the exact size of the original 3 panels. As the silk backing of the original front panel cover had disintegrated, Danuta then unpicked and re-attached the gold silk embroidered Cross to the front panel. New gold braid and hooks were added and the result is a beautiful cover, a perfect replacement and the result of much effort.

1. THE RELIQUARY FROM THE CONVENT IN LYON IN 1905 2. DANUTA AARON ATTACHES THE NEWLY SEWN PANELS FOR THE RELIQUARY OF ST VICTOR WITH SACRISTAN, MAUREEN BRIAN 3. THE ORIGINAL GOLD EMBROIDERED CROSS RE-ATTACHED TO THE NEW BROCADE COVER

Ann Henderson President, The Chapel Society www.puget-organ-restoration.org.au

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REUNIONS ďƒ˘

ANTICLOCK WISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. KINCOPPAL CLASS OF 1958 REUNION 2. ROSE BAY CLASS OF 1968 3. CLASS OF 1973 4. CLASS OF 1983

KINCOPPAL CLASS OF 1958

CLASS OF 1973

CLASS OF 1983

The Kincoppal Class of 1958 reunion at Hyde Park Barracks Restaurant marked 55 years since we left Kincoppal. We remembered deceased members Annabel Langley/Brownlee (Haynes), Suzanne Carver (Harris) and Leonie Langford (Bennett). We especially appreciated the effort of Julie-Ann Maher (Roche), our Head Girl, who came from Bathurst. Nobody can believe where the years have gone, it cannot be so many years since we walked out through the Kincoppal Gates, wearing hats and gloves, of course.

The class of 1973 met at KRB on Saturday 9 November, 2013 for Mass in the Chapel celebrated by Mons. Tony Doherty. We were joined by Sr Anne McGrath, Sr. Marg McKay, Sr Philomene Tiernan and our Science teacher, Sue Sharp/King. We then moved to the Vaucluse Bowling Club for a night of chatter, stories and fun amongst the 53 ladies, plus our teacher. We had two past students coming from Texas, USA, one from Japan and one from Noumea, as well as from Queensland, Victoria, country NSW, ACT and Sydney. Some who were located on Lake Como, San Francisco, Canada, WA, Washington, Japan sent their best wishes. We appreciated Mary Read opening her house to us on Sunday for another chance to catch up.

The 1983 Reunion was a great success with about 50 girls coming along, the largest group we've had over the years. We had girls come from Qatar, Whitehorse in Canada, interstate, from regional areas throughout Australia and one girl escaping the bush fires in Springwood to attend the reunion. Each of us shared our stories including one particularly interesting one from Gerri Coy:

Ann Henderson (Lynch)

ROSE BAY CLASS OF 1968 On 1 November 2013 the Rose Bay Class of 1968 gathered for a weekend reunion at The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba. Twenty-eight alumnae came to reminisce and catch up with each others' happenings over the years, amidst much hilarity and fun. A special feature of the weekend was sharing time with the Sisters: Sr D'Apice, Sr McGrath and Sr McKay. They appreciated hearing about our journeys through life.

The weekend was a special time to gather together, rejoice and regroup as a class.

Geraldine Daley & Geraldine Gough (Kerin)

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Jillian Christie (Harrison)

Gerri has worked in the media industry for over twenty years and established a film and TV production company "The Full Box" with her husband Bryan Cockerill. In 2010 Gerri was Producer and Director of Program Development on the documentary series "Tough Nuts: Australia's Hardest Criminals," which was nominated for an ASTRA award in the best documentary category.

The next series for Gerri and Bryan was commissioned by BBC Worldwide – The Kangaroo Gang: Thieves by Appointment, the story of the most successful Australian shoplifting gang in history, who plundered stores in England and Europe in the 1960s and 1970s. The series was narrated by Barry Humphries. Gerri and Bryan continue to work with TV networks, creating and producing television content and commercial work and have sold their locally produced television series around the world.

 REUNIONS  SPORT

ANTICLOCK WISE FROM TOP LEFT: 1. CLASS OF 1988 2. CLASS OF 1998 3. CLASS OF 2008 4. CLASS OF 2003: RENAE HATSATOURIS, GEORGIA MILLAR, REBECCA RICHARDSON & JACKIE CARR (RECEK)

CLASS OF 1988

CLASS OF 2003

On Saturday 26 October about 50 from the Class of '88 gathered together for drinks at The Oak Hotel to celebrate 25 years since leaving school. Many of our class are running businesses, achieving successes in executive roles, nurturing children or juggling a combination of all three. Although many of us catch up on a regular basis, it was wonderful to come together as a group and remember our days spent at KRB.

About 30 alumnae from the Class of 2003 gathered at the Woollahra Hotel on July 27 where they swapped memories of school days and shared stories of travelling, career paths so far and exciting life events that have happened since. Being aged 27 and 28, many 2003 alumnae have followed career and life dreams away from Sydney, with some girls living in rural areas of Australia; Darwin, Melbourne and Queensland; and a hefty proportion overseas.

CLASS OF 1998

CLASS OF 2008

The class of 1998 held their 15 year reunion on Saturday 23 November at the appropriately named Sydney small bar "Since I Left You". Thirty girls attended, an impressive effort considering that only 47 of the class still live in NSW – the rest are spread around Australia and the world (Sweden, Hong Kong, UK, Nepal, USA, Japan, Indonesia, Korea and Singapore). Everyone had a great night and most were there right until the bar had to close – some things never change!

The KRB graduating class of 2008 met on Saturday 7 December for their 5 year reunion.

A tour of KRB was a fantastic opportunity for girls who had not returned to the school since graduating to see all the new developments and facilities.

Following this, we went down to The Sheaf for a few catch up drinks and to reminisce on some hilarious days from school. It was exciting to hear what everyone had accomplished over the past 5 years – travel, work, study overseas and in Australia. Our graduating class is still a gorgeous mix of girls wi th different passions – just as we remember it!

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SPORT COR UNUM  

LEFT: EDWARD BROWNIE, PHOEBE & SAMI RIGHT: THE KELLY FAMILY.

BIRTHS

MARRIAGES

• Roanne (Hill, '98) and Scott Dwyer, a daughter, Brooke Anne • Adelaide (Walton, '95) and Wade Martlew, a daughter Millie • Jessica (Gough, '97) and Nicholas Flett, a daughter, Elodie Daphne Grace, a sister for Harry • Rowena (Tynan, '88) and Richard Brownie, a son Edward, brother for Phoebe and Sami • Bubs (Tynan, '93) and Tom Kelly a daughter, Gemima, sister to Molly, Emmeline and Jessica.

• Cait (Tynan, '85) and Michael a'Campo, a boy, Leo, brother to Elke

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Kate Bruce ('05) and Richard Ponsford Claudia Graham ('97) and Samuel Hodson Michelle Navaratne ('99) and Michael Ruflin Rebecca Tadros ('05) and Matthew Borromeo Nicola Meagher ('99) and Simon Ludowyke

Congratulations to Jacqueline (McAlary, RB '46) and Bill Ballhausen, who celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary this year.

DEATHS • Margaret Mary (Peg) Bowes, mother of Jennifer • Patricia Bowyer (RB '49) sister of Jeanne Krnjevic (Bowyer, RB '44) • Michael Clifford, father of Samantha Leary (Clifford, '81), Fiona Ziff (Clifford, '82) and Luci Facer (Clifford, '85) • Sister June Costello, RSCJ • Robin Godsall, father of Fiona ('88) and Jemima ('91) • The father of Genevieve Starr (Heffernan, '71) Margaret ('73) and Paddye Parnell (Heffernan, '76) • Marie Griffths (Brennan, RB '34), sister of Sheila MacRae (Brennan, RB '38 dec.), Clare McDermott (Brennan, RB '21 dec) and Evelyn Davis (Brennan, RB '27, dec.)

• Richard Heathcote, husband of Carmel (Montgomery, RB '67), father of Sophie King (Heathcote, '93) • Katharine Hudson (Baker, RB '50) sister of Penny Burfitt (Baker, RB '52, dec.) and Rosanne Turner (Baker, RB '49) • Beverley Kurts, mother of Joanne Craig-McFeel (Kurts, '77) • Dr Patrick Laming, father of Deidre McGlynn (Laming, RB '64) and Moira (RB '68)

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• Sister Margaret Lentaigne RSCJ (RB '42), sister of Mary MacDonald (Lentaigne, RB '41, dec), Ann (RB '45, dec.), Genevieve Kairaitis (Lentaigne, RB '53) and Josephine Metcalfe (Lentaigne, RB '49) • Ann Lentaigne (RB' 45) sister of Mary MacDonald, (Lentaigne, RB '41, dec.) Margaret RSCJ, (RB '42, dec.), Genevieve Kairaitis (Lentaigne, RB '53) and Josephine Metcalfe (Lentaigne, RB '49) • Patricia Rohl (Pendergast, K '71), daughter of Margaret Pendergast (Cahill, K '40, dec.), sister of Anne (K '70) and Margie Blok (Pendergast, '72) • Lloyd Ryan, husband of Sally (Burke Road), father of Victoria Dalton (Ryan, '86), Georgina Munsell (Ryan, '89) and Emma-Kate ('93) • Brian Tudehope, father of Danielle ('89), David and Aidan • Dr Peter Tynan, father of Judy ('79) and Lyndal ('74) • Gerald Whittaker, husband of Judith (Chapman, RB '54), father of Emma Fairfax (Whittaker, '84), Rachael Foley (Whittaker, '85) and Catherine Ahearn (Whittaker '87)

SPORT  COR  UNUM TOP: KATE BRUCE ('05) & RICHARD PONSFORD BOTTOM LEFT: NICOLA MEAGHER ('99) & SIMON LUDOWYKE BOTTOM RIGHT: CLAUDIA GRAHAM ('97) & SAMUEL HODSON

EVENTS FOR 2014 Friday 28 February – Past Parents' Celebration at KRB Friday 4 April – KRB Nine & Dine Golf Day at Woollahra Golf Club Wednesday 4 June – Networking Evening on the Creative Arts profession Friday 8 August – KRB Rugby Lunch at Doltone House, Elizabeth St Sydney Monday 20 October – Sandwiches & Song for alumnae who left school 60 years or more

2014

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ENQUIRIES: Please contact the Development Office on +61 02 9388 6140, or email events@krb.nsw.edu.au As well all details concerning these events are available on the KRB website www.krb.nsw.edu.au

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