Open Gate - Winter 2018

incorporating “cor unum” alumnae newsletter

BEACH TIME AND WILD TIME ON OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS

july 18 Barat Burn Profile of KRB's Early Learning Centre

Student Leadership A Model of Leadership of Service

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CONTENTS 4 Thank You to the Board Chair

40 Internationality

60 Connecting with Alumnae

8 From the Principal

42 Creative & Performing Arts

62 Cor Unum

12 Our Community

46 Social Justice

66 Reunions

24 Our Early Learning Centre

48 Sport

68 Births & Marriages

30 Teaching & Learning

52 Campus Developments

69 In Memoriam

38 Academic Care

56 Community Events

COVER PHOTO ELC CHILDREN AT BEACHTIME OPPOSITE PHOTO NIGHT OF SONG EDITOR NATASHA MITCHELL DESIGNER MARY-ANNE NG

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thank you & farewell BRYAN CURTIN, BOARD CHAIR

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At the Mass on Sacred Heart Day, Head Girl Lucy Roberts-Lovell gave a speech of farewell to the Board Chair, Bryan Curtin, for his 15 years of dedicated service as a member of the School Board. Bryan joined the Board in 2004 and was Board Chair from 2008 till 2018. His association began at KRB when he was brought by his grandmother, Cicely Curtin, to visit his two great aunts who were members of the RSCJ. This long association continued as Bryan and his wife Minhee’s two daughters, Marie and Stephanie, graduated in 2004 and 2007 respectively.

Lucy stated, “We would not have the Maureen Tudehope Centre if it weren’t for Mr Curtin and the Board’s commitment, vision and strategic planning.

Other facilities that we use and enjoy including the Sister Philomene Tiernan RSCJ Learning Centre and Café 135, as well as the Year 12 Learning Hub that is currently under construction, are the results of Mr Curtin’s work in improving our campus and school experience.

His committed support to our School’s Bursary Fund has enabled many students to attend KRB. This includes 50 current students who are benefitting from this program.

Although Mr Curtin’s time in a formal position at KRB is coming to a close, his legacy will continue to impact this School and its students for many years to come.”

In his response Bryan stated: “I have been privileged to have served as Chair of your School Board. I have attended many Vales as a parent and Board Chair. This is my Vale, and it brings to mind two lines from the Galilee Song, always sung at Vale, which signify the end of one journey and which resonate with me: So I leave my boats behind!

Leave them on familiar shores!”

FAREWELL DINNER Former principals and Board members also had the opportunity to farewell Bryan at a dinner at Royal Sydney Golf Club on Friday 1 June. At the dinner Bryan’s wonderful contribution was formally acknowledged by Joan Pender RSCJ former Provincial, Mark Sinclair, Board Chair, Hilary Johnston-Croke, former Principal and Maureen Ryan, Principal and MC for the evening.

been in congruence with the Goals of Sacred Heart Education. Your role as Director and then as Chair has spanned the times of three Principals, Chris Faisandier, Hilary Johnston-Croke and now Maureen Ryan. They have been able to count on your support and wise counsel. As Chair, you have met and consulted with the Provincial of the time and I have valued your input and advice.

In welcoming the guests, Maureen stated, “Tonight, we come together to express our gratitude for the love, support and commitment you Bryan, have had to KRB and to Sacred Heart education over many years. Equally, we pay tribute to Minhee for as we gained Bryan’s wisdom and counsel over many years, you certainly sacrificed a great deal of his time for others to benefit from his exchanges.”

You have contributed to that sense of tradition provided by your great great-grandfather John Hughes, who helped the five foundresses establish a convent and a school of the Sacred Heart at Rose Bay.”

Joan Pender RSCJ spoke of Bryan’s tireless commitment to the on-going development of KRB.

Hilary Johnston-Croke acknowledged the many attributes that Bryan has as Chair, including, integrity, financial acumen, diplomacy, a judicious approach to all issues and his ability to focus on strategic issues.

“Through your leadership in governance, you have ensured that policies and decisions have

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would particularly like to acknowledge his commitment to the building of major facilities and improvements such as the Maureen Tudehope Centre. Many thousands of students have already benefited, and will continue to benefit, from the Board decision led by Bryan’s vision and commitment to build it.”

Newly appointed Board Chair Mark Sinclair stated that “a huge vote of thanks is owed by all areas of the KRB community to Bryan Curtin for his outstanding leadership and vision for KRB over such an extended period of exemplary service.

His commitment and belief in the benefits of a Sacred Heart education drove his outstanding legacy at KRB. During his time as Board Chair, Bryan encouraged a collegial, engaged involvement from all Directors and developed a

LEFT Bryan Curtin, Suzie and Michael Daniel RIGHT Maureen Ryan, Fran Meagher, John and Jennifer Dooley committee system and governance review which encouraged best practice in all areas of Board performance. He focused on continued improvement for the School and some $45 million of capital expenditure has occurred during his time as Board Chair. His engaging and supportive relationship with three Principals in that time ensured a progressive, sophisticated enhancement of all areas of School life.”

BRYAN’S RESPONSE FOLLOWED: (EXCERPT) I am honoured by the presence this evening of so many current and former board members. Both Conrad Staff and I were appointed to the Board in 2004 by Sr. Joan Pender, then Provincial. Chris Faisandier was Principal. Gordon Galt was Board Chair having succeeded David Prothero who stepped down in 2003 after six years as Chair. Bernadette Tobin was Deputy Chair. I then had two daughters at the School.

In 2005 Bernadette Tobin took the Chair and Hilary JohnstonCroke was appointed Principal. This was the beginning of my association with Hilary whose leadership was critical to the successful achievements of the School during my tenure as a director and as Board Chair since 2007.

There are many significant achievements during this period.

The opening of the MTC in 2011 is perhaps the most notable.

However, the development of the Bursary Funds and the moderation and management of the growth of school fees will perhaps have the most enduring effects on the future of the school. One of my personal favourites is the restoration of Chapel Square.

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When I reflect on events over this period there is one which had a profound effect on the whole school community. This was the death Sr. Phil Tiernan in 2014. Phil was on the Board when I joined and remained a Director until 2010. She was always a great source of encouragement to those around her.

I have been fortunate to have served on a board whose directors over a long period have been united in purpose, men and women of faith and generosity, acting in the best interests of the school and collaborating in the mission of the Society. We have been supported by highly functional board committees with members having remarkable levels of expertise in their respective fields.

I value the associations I have made at this School with board members, staff, parents and alumni and members of the Society. I wish Mark and Maureen and Directors of our School Board every blessing as you continue to carry out the important work of governance of KRB for the benefit of current and future generations.

NEW BOARD MEMBERS Diana Hayes RSCJ Diana Hayes (Dip Teaching, BA, BSW, MTh) is a Religious of the Sacred Heart, a past student of Rose Bay and was for three years Principal of Barat-Burn before working at St Therese, Sadleir in south-west Sydney as teacher and later Principal. She then studied Social Work and worked in a variety of settings.

She holds a Theology degree. She has recently completed her term on the Stuartholme Board in Brisbane and is presently also a Director of Catholic Healthcare Ltd.

Lorraine Tarabay Lorraine was formerly a senior investment banker in Sydney and New York. She was responsible for the provision of advice (mergers, acquisitions, divestments and capital raisings) to several multinationals, public and private companies and advised on government privatisations.

In addition to being a board member of KRB, Lorraine is also a board member of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, a board member of Studio A (creating professional pathways for artists with intellectual disability), an Advisory Board member of Global Women Leaders – Strategic Philanthropy and a member of the TATE Museum (Britain) International Council.

Lorraine has a son and daughter at KRB. Paul Gollan Professor Paul J. Gollan holds an MSc (Econ) and PhD from the London School of Economics. He is Pro-Vice Chancellor (South East Asia), University of Wollongong and a Senior Professor of Management in the Faculty of Business at the University of Wollongong's Sydney Business School. He was previously Dean of Academic Programs (INTI) and MBA Director at Sydney Business School. He has been an Honorary Adjunct Professor at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) and Visiting Professor at Kings College London. Additionally he was Professor of Management and the Director of The Australian Institute for Business and Economics in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Queensland and a Professor of Management and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Business and Economics at Macquarie University. He has also been a Visiting Professor in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics, Adjunct Professor at the MGSM and a Visiting Senior Fellow at the Australian School of Business at the University of New South Wales. Previously he was a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Relations at the London School of Economics.

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from the principal maureen ryan “There is an African proverb that says, “it takes a village to raise a child”, and if that is so, we belong to an incredible KRB village.

Parents entrust their most precious gift to us and it is within this partnership that we see the transformation of each individual take shape.”

This is my first column in Open Gate.

I would like to reflect upon my first impressions of our KRB community. I have been asked a number of times whether it is like Sacré Coeur in Melbourne? The answer is both yes and no.

There is no doubt I feel I am in another Sacred Heart School where the love of educating hearts and minds in equal measure lies at the forefront of all we do.

I can hear the joy of being a member of this community as you walk the corridors. I see it in the way the girls and young men greet each other every day; you see it in the classrooms, as the students' thirst for learning inspires them in their approach to their work.

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what a Sacred Heart response to an issue might look like. You hear it in the strategising around the Board table as we plan for the future.

There is so much that I am thoroughly enjoying about my move to Sydney and the opportunity to lead this dynamic learning community. So much of it is summed up in the imagery of an open gate.

An open gate tempts you to enter, to inquire as to what might lie beyond the gate; it speaks to us of an opportunity, of learning more; of wondering what might lie ahead if we were to just take a few more steps, it speaks to us of broadening our level of comfort to see what else might be possible – it speaks to us of trust. We trust that we will enter something and it might transform us into something else, or begin a new journey

wherever that might lead. You hope that in every step you take through that open gate, you will feel welcomed.

This is exactly what a Sacred Heart education does for all of us. We commence a journey from our own entry point and become transformed as the philosophy of education, and the community of love infuses into your heart and informs your intellect. Our community is a place of welcome and I have been touched by the levels of support, love and care I have received since joining the community.

As I walk through the doors of Early Learning Centre – Sophie’s Cottage and Joigny, I see the wonder and amazement of learning, of trying new things, of exploring, of questioning, of inquiry, of laughter, of song and of pure joy. The Reggio Emilia philosophy of

education aligns so perfectly with our focus on each and every individual.

As I enter the corridors of our Junior School – Barat Burn, I am greeted by the smiles of the young students who are so eager to greet me and to engage in discussion. With excitement they invite me into their classrooms to share their great stories of design, sustainability, learning, their readings, mathematics and puzzle decoding. I participated in the beautiful celebration of the Easter paraliturgy and most recently, the moving tribute to mothers at our Mother’s Day breakfast.

In the Senior School, I have witnessed the girls form close friendships through their camps and retreats. I have marvelled at their assemblies and the ability of our students to share their musical talent, deliver powerful messages and build a sense of prayerful community.

We have participated wholeheartedly in the Athletic Carnival and we challenged each other in our student leadership team meetings. The students are raising their voices and building their confidence in submitting very worthwhile proposals. I have seen how important our boarding students are to

our community and all the diversity that they bring. I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing Monday evening dinner with our boarders and getting to know them outside the classroom.

When I entered the doors of the MTC at the beginning of the year, we felt the incredible outpouring of love and support for Hamid Mobarrez and EliLuca as they, and we, mourned the loss of Tamy Mobarrez. As we re-enter the doors now, we marvel at the speed in which Hamid has fought to return to work. Seeing Hamid, pool-side, where he belongs, brings us all a great deal of joy.

In the staff, I have felt their incredible welcome, allowing me to be the leader I most want to be. I am working alongside like-minded individuals and am in my element. I love the joy with which the staff work, share ideas and work alongside the students.

There is an African proverb that says, “it takes a village to raise a child”, and if that is so, we belong to an incredible KRB village. Parents entrust their most precious gift to us and it is within this partnership that we see the transformation of each individual take shape. We respond to Madeleine

Sophie’s call “for the sake of one child” in all that we do.

In the alumnae, I learn of the story telling of days past; the richness of their journey and the friendships shared and renewed in each of their gatherings. I listen deeply to all that is held dear to them and all that is valued in the spirit of Cor Unum.

And it is in time shared with the RSCJ that we know why we seek to take the steps, through the open gate, to all that lies ahead. Sacred Heart education is purely transformational and begins from the first step taken. And this aspect is similar to my Sacré Coeur experience, but each Sacred Heart School has its own journey, its own pathway to cross and its own future to author.

I am delighted to have been chosen to cross the threshold of KRB’s open gate, and already feel immersed within the community. Together with the KRB village, we will courageously and confidently author the next chapter of our story.

In Corde Jesu, Maureen Ryan Principal

Student Leaders L-R: Claire Kelly, Harriet King, Eleta Tang, Lucy Roberts-Lovell

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principal’s inauguration

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“I accept and promise to care for you, to invite you to be the best people you are, and to model for you the life of a dedicated and faithful leader.�

Maureen Ryan

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our Community

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LUCY ROBERTS-LOVELL, HEAD GIRL "One of the distinguishing characteristics of KRB is the way that you never feel like just a name or number; rather, you feel like a loved individual who is recognised and appreciated for who they are. " of our student body and in turn allowing it to be shared throughout the whole school community.

One of the distinguishing characteristics of KRB is the way that you never feel like just a name or number; rather, you feel like a loved individual who is recognised and appreciated for who they are.

Inevitably, in Year 12, there are going to be tough times; times of stress and of feeling overwhelmed.

KRB's Year 12s would not be where they are now without the support and care shown towards them, and the strength of the bond they have with each other. The unity and cohesiveness of my year group was especially highlighted to me at Year 12 retreat in Term 1. Over two days, we experienced a full range of emotions together – from hysterical laughter, contemplation and many a happy tear. To be able to sit in a room with almost 90 other people and be completely comfortable in sharing such a moving experience with them was truly wonderful.

As my time in leadership draws to a close and I prepare to hand over to the next generation of student leaders, I have been reflecting on the importance of community. In my time as Head Girl I have been given the opportunity to grow as a leader and as a person within a safe and loving environment – supported by an amazing student leadership team, year group and community. It is the immense impact KRB has had on my life that makes me so determined to contribute and give back to it. The leadership team and I have endeavoured to shape KRB for future generations.

We have worked a lot this year on our senior school assemblies. They are a wonderful platform for sharing the talents and stories of the students in our community. And I feel that we have made strides in showcasing the diversity and individuality

For Year 12, our last Sacred Heart Day was certainly memorable complete with a beautiful mass attended by many RSCJ sisters, a showcase of our choral skills in Notre Coeur and a wonderful fête. Serving fairy floss to younger students and watching their faces light up, as well as seeing my peers’ leadership skills flourish in managing their house stalls was an amazing experience.

At a similar fête when I was in primary school, I remember running the nail polish stand and being very excited (and nervous) when the School Captain at the time asked me to paint her nails red. So naturally, when I saw the Year 6 nail polish stand at Sacred Heart Day this year, I immediately went over and asked to have my nails painted – red, of course.

The caring nature and strength of this community never ceases to amaze me, and I look forward to the rest of this term – my final one at KRB. It has been an incredible first half of 2018, with many achievements, experiences and memories, and I am sincerely grateful for every minute of it.

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WARREN REGIONAL GATHERING The Warren Regional Gathering was held on Sunday 20 May at 'Crooked Duck' the home of Geoff and Jane McKay, parents of Meg (Year 8) and Sarah (Year 7, 2019).

Over 50 guests including Maureen Ryan, Principal, AnneMaree Bennett, Director of Boarding, Mary Cook, Director of Development and Sue Lancaster, Head of Admissions, attended. It was an opportunity for current and past parents to come together and meet families who were interested in hearing about KRB. An Information Session was held before the lunch to give some ideas about the School and new directions and developments. Peter Anderson, father of Prue (2016) gave the guests his insights into his years as a KRB Boarding parent and the opportunities it had given his daughter.

All then enjoyed lunch in the beautiful grounds of 'Crooked Duck'. Families whose association with KRB extended over many years enjoyed the chance to catch up and renew friendships.

Our special thanks to Geoff and Jane for their wonderful hospitality and for making everyone feel very welcome.

TOP Janey Anderson, Jenny Smith, Kate Yabsley, Angela Noonan, Bruce Yabsley ABOVE LEFT Maureen Ryan and John Simmons BOTTOM LEFT Anne-Maree Bennett and Di Simmons OPPOSITE TOP Geoff McKay, Jane McKay, Sue Lancaster

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NORTH WEST EQUESTRIAN EXPO, COONABARABRAN The Kincoppal–Rose Bay Equestrian team made the trip to Coonabarabran for the North West Equestrian Expo. The students enjoyed meeting new people and were very competitive in all the equestrian events.

Leading up to the event, all KRB students and families spent many hours for the long travel with their horses and supplies. KRB had a camp site where the KRB tent was central to the many events around the show ground. All KRB students received a ribbon and demonstrated excellence in sportsmanship and school spirit. Mr Rob Bain and Ms Maureen Ryan, Principal, attended the Expo.

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KATHERINE HARRIS, HEAD BOARDER I have thoroughly enjoyed fulfilling my role as Head Boarder, where I have played a role in constantly looking out for the younger students, taking in their input for changes and ensuring everyone is happy within the boarding house. I have had the privilege to work alongside the Boarding SRC and organise in-weekends and many initiatives.

The most memorable occasion for me was leading the boarding house in the Procession of the Lanterns where we all come together to celebrate on the eve of Sacred Heart Day through singing hymns throughout the chapel. It is a long lived annual tradition and a big moment for us as we come together and celebrate something so close to each of us. However, it was extra special this year to me as I led the boarding community in the procession. This made me appreciate the tradition even more. It allowed me to fully see and feel the connectedness of the boarding community and how lucky we are to be provided with such special opportunities.

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CATHERINE BRUNKER, HEAD OF SRC the striped display of our school and nickname. All these small adjustments and projects helped to create an enjoyable environment to be in, uniting the year and keeping everyone contented during a stressful year.

One of my biggest priorities was to turn assembly into something exciting. Our first radical step was to get rid of the table where the MCs sit. It was awkward and didn’t add anything to our theme. I remember the first time trying this new approach to assembly with Harriet King; we sat on our spinny chairs, holding our mics in our spy gear (to go with our “KRBond” theme). What we hoped would be the assembly to change all assemblies was… a bit of a fail. Technical disasters led to a very slow pace and nervous joke-making to fill the silences.

Being part of the student leadership team has been unbelievably enjoyable. With Ms Ryan settling into the school in record time, the cooperation of our team has blossomed with each leader truly asserting her role and her place within the school. A much-loved new principal and the prospect of this year being the start of the end motivated us to make 2018 our best school year yet. With this sense of determination amongst the cohort, student voice was highly encouraged.

Improvements were made to our second home - the common room (see: squeaky doors and a beloved printer installed), the ‘helpful’ university-style desks were replaced with appropriate sized tables, and thanks to early organisation by the Jersey committee, we were one of the first schools to proudly don

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I asked the most straightforward person I could think of, Clementine Crawford, “so how was assembly?”, to which she replied, “what do you mean… it was like every assembly”.

Fantastic. International Women’s Assembly was coming up and there were high hopes for Georgia Strain and I. But to cut a long story short, everyone loved it. There was audience interaction, no table on the stage, spy outfits, exciting segments, and I made a speech about something I’m very passionate about for the first time. This time Clem gave her tick of approval without even being prompted. A Year 11 said those three golden words I had been waiting to hear: “we love assembly”. It was a solid representation of our hard work paying off, and had been one of my greatest aims for my role as Head of SRC from the start of leadership. Assemblies are crucial in strengthening the community and allowing the student voice to be heard.

Being Head of SRC this semester has been the greatest part of year 12; I will truly miss hearing everyone’s suggestions and working with the other eight girls to discuss ways to maximise our enjoyment and learning at KRB. However, I am confident that we are leaving KRB in good hands and the leadership team of 2019 will build upon our legacy and use their brilliant minds to improve this wonderful school.

CLAIRE KELLY, HEAD OF BOARDING SRC unique, and are an important aspect of the boarding community. However, I find that it is the little moments and interactions that are some of the most important and memorable for me.

At the beginning of the year, the new Year 7 boarders asked if I would meet with them to explain the leadership roles for younger students in the boarding house, such as members of the SRC, Food Committee and Liturgy Representatives. I was expecting them to be quite shy, as it was only about their third week. However, I was instantly bombarded by questions and each girl was enthusiastic and keen to be involved. From that single meeting, each girl consistently greeted me with a smile and a wonderful energy. I felt immense pride in watching each of these young girls grow from their first days of boarding school, and become integral members of the community.

At each SRC meeting, the ideas presented by the girls were always well thought out, and a problem was never mentioned without a solution. The SRC representatives always gave credit to the girl whose idea they were discussing, and every week the ideas came from different girls. The feeling of representing the whole of a year, and therefore the whole of the boarding community, was always strong within the two groups of SRC reps I have been able to work with, and that has always an extremely rewarding part of my role.

In reflecting on the role of Head of Boarding SRC, and my experience with this position, it is difficult to pinpoint an initiative, occasion or moment that I find to be most important to me. The Procession of the Lanterns, Boarding in Weekends and particular formal dinners, such as the Christmas and Chinese New Year Dinners, have each been special and

It is not the events that I have found to be the most meaningful moments of leadership, but the spirit and community of the boarding house. I have seen each girl welcomed and supported through moments of difficulty, and the joy the Boarding Committee has brought to each member.

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RUBY GREEN, HEAD OF LITURGY of the General Chapter of the Society of the Sacred Heart in 2016, masses at KRB have been focused on highlighting the many and varied talents we are privileged to have across the school community, drawing on a range of years, skills and people to create vibrant school celebrations. This focus on an engaging celebration of faith through all school celebrations, from liturgies to masses to school assemblies, is a development I am proud to have contributed to. The abundance of new ideas that have emerged across the last six months have had an amazing impact on liturgical life at KRB.

Over the last semester, I have been privileged as Head of Liturgy to work with both an amazing Student Leadership Committee to bring exciting new initiatives into school life, and with the Mission team in facilitating the liturgical life of the school through various community occasions.

In the last six months, we have created different approaches to the faith life of the school, adding new elements into liturgies and masses, encouraging a more active participation in liturgy within the school community. Inspired by the four invitations

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These new ideas and participation in masses have added a new sense of activity and joy to school celebrations, which was particularly evident in the Sacred Heart Day Mass in May this year. The liturgy leaders from Years 7 to 11 assisted in thinking of and implementing new ideas, along with Mr Mooney and Ms Mullen from the Mission team, to create a unique celebration for such an important feast day in the school’s calendar. Never-before-seen elements such as a movement prayer and a dialogic homily enabled a much broader participation of many students into the Mass, and these unique elements gave the celebration an exciting and engaging sense for the whole community, while still strongly drawing on the invitations of the General Chapter, centring the Mass around reaching new frontiers and living in harmony with ourselves and others, like bread.

In reflecting on my last six months of leadership, as my tenure as the Head of Liturgy comes to an end, it has been my privilege to work within an amazing, supportive and unique community to help enrich the faith life of the school, as well as working alongside the other members of the Student Leadership Committee for 2017/18, and the whole Class of 2018. It has truly been an honour to work alongside such amazing staff and young women, and I feel very lucky to have been one of the leaders of such a special school community.

TOP Front Row L to R Sr Marie Kennedy, Sr Mary Shanahan, Sr Mary d’Apice AM, Sr Nancy Fitzgerald Back Row L to R Sr Anne McGrath, Sr Diana Hayes, Sr Ines Radwell, Sr Joan Pender, Sr Margaret McKay, Sr Esmey Herscovitch, Sr Cec Amiet, Sr Margot Crowther

FEAST OF SACRED HEART CELEBRATIONS This year’s Feast of the Sacred Heart involved a Staff Reflection Day also shared with 13 RSCJ. The model for the day’s activities was to bring together head, heart and will. Staff nourished their minds with stories of St Rose Philippine Duchesne and a presentation by Direction of Mission, John Mooney and Deputy Principal, Elizabeth Clark. Their presentation emphasised ‘friendship’ and in particular the friendship between Madeleine Sophie and Philippine Duchesne. Staff were given insights into their incredible friendship which allowed a freedom to confide, seek support and to reveal insecurities and weaknesses. A Q&A with some of the RSCJs highlighted the paths taken to enter the Society of the Sacred Heart. We then shared a beautiful and moving liturgy together where the RSCJ renewed their vows.

Many staff commented on this Feast of the Sacred Heart Day as one of the highlights of the year to date.

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OUR early learning centre Q&A

with nicole johnson, ELC Coordinator

I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and a degree in Communications and Media. I have been working for more than 20 years in the Early Childhood industry and have been at Kincoppal–Rose Bay for nearly 15 years.

What is the vision of KRB’s Early Learning Centre?

Our vision is to provoke, honour, empower and inspire learning in children while recognising that they are capable, unique and passionate individuals.

What is at the heart of KRB’s Early Learning Centre?

At the heart of the Early Learning Centre is an entwined allegiance of passionate educators, a commitment to nature, the land and the wild and a belief that children are capable, competent and bring with them so many wonderful theories and ideas ready to share. The ELC staff are wonderful professionals, encouraging, sharing, nurturing and impacting on the precious lives we are so lucky to be with each day.

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What approaches are adopted in the ELC? Within both Sophie’s Cottage and The Joigny Centre approaches from Reggio Emilia and the Forest Schools of Northern Europe are combined with the belief in the Sacred Heart Goals to form our unique approach. The Reggio Emilia approach forms a way of educating that is deep and passionate and where the children and educators are dancing together, weaving their research and trying to form an understanding of the mysteries and discoveries that present themselves.

The Forest Schools approach parallels that of Reggio Emilia and encourages children to be in nature, learning not only about nature but also about the land and developing an ecological identity that provides connection and commitment to looking after their environment, developing resilience and discovering their capabilities. We are extremely committed to sustainability and look from our own back yard to the world for ways we can help make a difference. Even though the children are small in stature, their voices are loud and very strong about important issues that will impact on their future, and have an authentic global awareness impelling them to action.

How are Reggio Emilia teaching philosophies presented at KRB? The Reggio Emilia philosophies are evident within the ELC. Our environment is beautiful and provides materials and resources to provoke exploration by the children and pique their curiosities. Our investigations are reflective and link to

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research that staff are undertaking. This year we are looking at the concept of transformation and linking all our learning back to this idea. In Reggio Emilia the idea that children possess 100 languages and ways of exploring is evident in both Sophie’s Cottage and Joigny where the children are provided the opportunity to engage with clay, wire, recycled materials, natural materials and use their voice, imagination or hands to share their theories about what is happening in their worlds. The Reggio Emilia approach views the children as capable and any one day in the ELC you may see the proof of this as they use real tools to tinker machines, or create elaborate architectural designs of buildings, or create machines from beach rubbish that help fix the problem of plastic pollution in the ocean. The children believe in themselves and so do we. The staff document and record the children’s voices and movements seeking to weave threads of meaning and connect their understandings about what it is they are wanting and needing to make sense of. Why do bull ants bite? How can we make a tower reach the ceiling?

Why do people kill sharks for their fins? How can we attract bees to our garden? These are all important and worthy of investigation. In this way we endeavour to reveal the process of learning as a journey towards understanding.

Can you explain more about Wild Time?

The highlight of the week is probably Wild Time. Wild Time, as the name suggests, is time spent in the wild, either in our amazing bush setting or wandering on one of the Harbour beaches. Wild Time is unstructured time spent in the bush or other natural spaces exploring, learning from, engaging with, making discoveries in and connecting with nature. Children

develop resilience and become passionate about their natural space. Wild Time is a place for just being. It is a time for children to climb trees, play in the mud, create a bush tucker restaurant, mountain climb, splash in creeks, watch tiny creatures go about their day, build humpies, create adventures and trek uncharted paths. It is a time of joy and freedom. The Wild Time space is the children’s playground where they make a commitment to learning about their environment and the plants and animals within it. We visit the beach, have campfires, cook bush foods, build shelters, explore the mud – the possibilities are endless. The smiles and banter on these days is uplifting.

In your experience as an educator for over 20 years what makes a child thrive?

To know that their interests, ideas and thoughts are valued. It’s amazing to watch and listen to children confidently share their theories and know they are accepted no matter what. This authenticity both from the adults engaging with them and of what we are trying to discover builds respect and belief for the children.

Children thrive where there is love, respect, humour, laughter, joy, fun and nature. This time in nature and time spent outside is so important for all children. Of course also the development of true friendships is so crucial. Our connection with the Sacred Heart Goals contributes to this – strong, positive relationships and a feeling of being part of a larger community. All of these things are what any visitor sees and feels whenever they enter our space and this is what the children feel each day.

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What is the most inspiring moment you’ve experienced at KRB’s Elc? Every day is inspiring. There is not a day goes by where I am not excited to come to work to see what the children will bring and share. There’s not a day goes by that my mind is not brimming with ideas and wonders, with joy and passion about the unlimited possibilities and curiosities that can be explored. The times where children lend us their thoughts and their purity in questions can often be so powerful especially when they make their own discoveries. These are the wow moments, our inspiration and our carrot that dangles and keeps us wanting to educate and be here each day. These moments happen all the time.

Earlier this term a small group of children were exploring a fallen down tree during Wild Time looking for the termites which had caused its demise. Sophia reached inside the tree and pulled out a piece of wood and declared “Look, I have found the heart of the tree”. The piece was perfectly shaped like a heart, filled with small burrows and drillings from termites but made to look like the chambers and tunnels of a real heart.

It’s when the pure innocence of statement about plastic in the ocean by Audrey caused me to stop and really consider our impact on the ocean – “I can’t believe people who put all this rubbish and ‘kill’ the ocean.” Or when after six months discovering clues and hints that a fox lived at Wild Time we finally caught a picture of it on the night camera and knew it was real. Or when a child on their first day at Wild Time wanders back and forth through the mud just enjoying the feel and the sound of this new experience, filling their soul with joy and wonder.

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What have been some of your favourite investigations?

Definitely one of my favourites was last year about the Wild Time fox. The elusive fox lead us on such a journey, almost as if the fox and even Mother Nature were working together, one step ahead leading us, teasing us and providing us such amazing discoveries little by little. The children found so many clues – bones, footprints and fox hair. They were so excited, so engaged and the connections with real work and real scientific discoveries was amazing. They found a fox fur ball and pulled it apart using tweezers under the microscope and found tiny bones and claws, pieces of animals the fox had eaten. It was awesome and fascinating not only for the children but for the adults as well. Everyone was stunned when we finally caught it on camera.

The fox had become a totem for Wild Time and to see not only a mum but her two cubs was amazing. Most of the investigations we do become ‘favourites’, because they are interesting and fun and curious and allow us to experience the joy of learning each day. For us as educators the journey continuously develops our knowledge and each project serves as professional development about the children. The research we undertake focusses on anything from trolls to bees, pirates to indigenous issues, traps to neighbours, what the heart on our uniforms means or the transformation of tadpoles to frogs.

What does a normal day look like?

There’s no normal day in the ELC, every day is different and exhilarating. Each year allows different children to walk through the ELC doors and each of those children bring different viewpoints, interests, interpretations, passions and wonders.

That’s our normality. Our days and activities are planned around the children but also around possibilities. We are so lucky to be situated where we are because the opportunities for experiences are awesome. One day we might be on Queen’s Beach watching an eel emerge from its hole to eat fish as other children are busy using sticks to catch rubbish from the water and yet more whipping their gumboots off to carry water from one place to another. The next day is spent creating potions to try and dissolve all that rubbish in the ocean. The ingenuity and explanations are begging to be observed and listened to. Tomorrow might be spent in the playground constructing any manner of machines from recycled building materials to smashing rocks in the mini quarry to exploring how to erase a rainbow that suddenly appeared across the sandpit. Each day is filled with mysteries being challenged and a lifelong love of learning being instilled.

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TEACHING & LEARNING JUNIOR SCHOOL LEARNING SAFARI IN KINDERGARTEN In Semester 1, Kindergarten students hopped on board their ‘Learning Safari’. As they entered the classroom, they ducked underneath camouflage nets, dodged scary spiders and wrestled swirly snakes. The Kindergarten students investigated what is needed to go on a safari and what it actually means.

Equipped with essential safari supplies – binoculars, cameras, nets and hats – the students went on their first safari around the school.

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Kindergarten teachers planned an inquiry based approach to Science and Technology, History, Geography, English, Maths and Creative Arts. This approach aims to generate excitement in students so that neurons begin to fire, curiosity is triggered and students can’t wait to become experts in answering their own questions. The classrooms were decorated to reflect the safari theme, to create atmosphere and excitement.

YEAR 1 APPRECIATING EVERYDAY HEROES Year 1 explored the notion of Superheroes – not your Hollywood variety – but everyday heroes that help us in our communities. The students identified what qualities make everyday people extraordinary and how they too are heroes in their own lives. That mixed with reading, writing, working with numbers, being scientists and geographers – we are in for a busy and exciting term of discovery and learning.

YEAR 2 AND JOIGNY STUDENTS AT CONSTRUCTION CENTRAL This year there are some wonderful breakout activities for the Barat Burn children to explore and participate in. Year 2 joined in at Joigny’s Construction Central.

Construction Central is a space filled with recycled materials, loose parts and intriguing objects. The Year 2s helped the pre-school children construct, build, demolish and explore. Many donned the essential fluoro vests and hard hats adhering to the OHS rules and set about testing balance, gravity, area, space and symmetry. It was lovely to see the older children sharing their skills with the younger ones along with the Joigny children offering their theories, ideas and suggestions. It was also great to watch siblings working together and boys and girls working alongside each other to develop strategies and discuss the complexities of construction.

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YEAR 3 OZOBOT INCURSION

YEAR 4 GREEN FINGERS

Year 3 have been STEAMing ahead in all areas of their learning, keen to absorb everything new. To kick start their coding journey for 2018, they participated in an Ozobot Incursion, run by Sammat Education. At this workshop, the students programmed visual codes for their Ozobots to navigate particular paths. These Ozobots are colour sensing line-following robots and move along coded paths. Each path was created using a range of coding combinations made with two, three and four different colours.

Year 4 students were enthusiastic to learn about the life cycles of plants. In a three week experiment, the students became scientists, exploring the relationship between sun, water and plants. In small groups, students planted seeds in three cups.

In one cup, the plant was watered but not exposed to any sunlight. In the second, the plant was exposed to sunlight but received no water. In the final cup, the plant was exposed to sunlight and received water. The students eagerly recorded their observations and were excited about testing the accuracy of their hypotheses.

YEAR 5 & 6 STEAM – SPHERO INCURSION As a part of the STEAM program at KRB, Year 5 and 6 students undertook the exciting challenge of the ‘Sphero’. ‘Sphero’ is a ‘robotic ball’ that students control/code with a tilt, touch or swing using an iPad. Year 5 students discovered they could change the colour, speed and rotation of the ‘Sphero’. They played games such as Sphero Bull Rush and Bowling and finally they had to code their ‘Sphero’ to complete a maze.

Year 6 students built on the skills they acquired in Year 5 to follow and complete the maze in a faster time, code the ‘Sphero’ to move forward and back before rolling it into a cup (if they missed the cup they had to measure how 'far off' their target they were) and finally have match races around the maze.

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TEACHING & LEARNING SENIOR SCHOOL YEAR 10 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOP AT WHITEHOUSE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN Year 10 Design & Technology students attended a workshop at the Whitehouse Institute of Design with the goal to fashion sketch at a more professional level. This was to support their Semester 1 project to create a dress inspired by the styles, shapes and events of a decade between 1910 and 1990.

Students had the opportunity to scan through their exclusive fashion and design library and were shown designs of garments from current and past students.

Students learnt how to skilfully sketch templates of models in different poses; the importance of shadows and tone as a means of transforming sketches into masterpieces, that communicated both the movement of the dress and the way it draped the body, and how to select colours that complement each other, so as to use these shades to define edges, represent lighting and to ultimately create a more professional sketch.

KRB WRITING CLUB Students from different year groups have enjoyed conversations about writing, reading, books and authors, as well as sharing their own writing in the newly formed KRB Writing Club. They have composed imaginative, engaging and savvy pieces, sometimes in as little as three minutes. Word Dump is a writing game where students are given a topic and have three minutes to write continuously and automatically.

YEAR 7 – THE WITCH’S CAULDRON Year 7 are currently learning about Directed Numbers in their Mathematics class. Students examined the effect of adding and removing virtual ice cubes to lower and raise the temperature of a witch’s cauldron. This mirrored the concepts of adding and subtracting negative numbers in a way that was easy to understand, helping to build understanding of the concept, prior to practising their skills with numerical examples.

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Year 7 students participated in the first STEM conference and explored sustainable living and the theme, ‘Caring for Our World’.

Students heard from a variety of guest speakers including Women Engineers from University of New South Wales (UNSW), Carmen Famularo who is a Visual Communication Designer, currently working at Code Camp in Sydney who spoke about “A Journey to a Zero Waste Life” and Bryony Lanigan who completed a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with a major in Physics at UNSW. Bryony also completed an Honours project at the Centre for Quantum Computation and Communications Technology. Her topic was 'A Science is in

everything – you just have to know how to look'.

Dr Abby Lopez, Senior Lecturer in design and an interdisciplinary design researcher at the Institute for Culture and Society at Western Sydney University, was keynote speaker and she spoke about 'Design for Sustainability'.

Abby’s research focusses on the relationship between design and social arrangements to support the transition to more sustainable cultures and economies, tackling issues such as civic trust in drinking water, food economies, the impact of development trends on urban heat and cultures of repair.

She collaborates with a wide range of academic, industry and government partners and has published extensively on sustainable design.

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YEAR 9 INSPIRED BY BIOMIMICRY In Term 2, Year 9 Design and Technology students designed and made lamps inspired by Biomimicry. Biomimicry is when people take ideas and features from the natural world and convert them into clever and aesthetic designs. In the creation of these lamps, the students used a thick plastic material called polypropylene.

With the help of many different tools and techniques, the girls were able to make their creative designs a reality. One of the main techniques they used in the project was scoring using a craft knife, which allowed them to make bends and folds in the polypropylene. This was an important skill due to the versatility it gave the students to create clear shapes, curves and structures.

The students expressed many creative and innovative ideas. Some students cut shapes and patterns from the material to create negative and positive space which projected light onto the wall in a beautiful way. Some looked at complex folding techniques to create geometric shapes and forms for their lamps. These were developed with help from Maths teacher Miss McAuliffe, who helped students understand surface area and scaling shapes to make their lamps larger.

Overall, the Year 9 Design and Technology classes immensely enjoyed the task of creating and making Biomimicry lamps, and although it was challenging, it taught them many design skills and helped them take inspiration from nature to influence their designs.

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YEAR 8 CELEBRATE PI DAY On Tuesday 13 March, all of Year 8 participated in a fun maths activity to celebrate Pi Day. Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (Pi). They were assigned groups according to KRB’s house colours (Arakoola, Kungala, Tangara and Murramai) and answered a series of mathematical questions within their groups.

There were four sections, each with a range of tricky questions about Pi and general maths. The final activity was a challenge to see which student could remember the most decimal places of Pi, and the students showed their incredible acuity during it.

Grace Croft, who remembered 49 numerals, was the winner.

The house that gained the most points from this entire activity ultimately won; Murramai prevailed on the day. The Year 8 girls were engaged and enthusiastic during the celebration.

YEAR 10 AND 11 VISUAL ART STUDENTS VISIT SUNSTUDIO Visual Art Students enjoyed a visit to SunStudios and received lectures on different uses of photography and lighting. The students participated in a practical session with different backdrops, materials and props. Working in teams, each

student took on a different role: Art Director, Photographer, Digital Technician, Stylist and Model. The final task was to appropriate a Renaissance work using props and outfits to set the scene.

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academic care Central to Sacred Heart education is ensuring all students are cared for and well-supported to achieve their best. At Kincoppal–Rose Bay we are focused on the whole student – educating both the Heart and the Mind as our motto Cor Unum suggests. We strive to attain the highest academic standards whilst providing an environment of love, opportunity and personal growth for each student.

In 2018, the focus of Academic Care has been on developing resilient, persistent and strong young women who can navigate the challenges and setbacks of life. Applying a Positive Education framework to KRB, and a conceptual framework to the application of Academic Care programs, has enabled the support to be meaningful across all areas of the school.

This year, students have participated in a range of activities and seminars which have been aiding their development of grit. Angela Duckworth’s research on grit, and its importance to living a successful life, have informed our practices. Students from Years 7-12 have identified and reflected on the challenges they’ve faced, while priority has been placed on the strategies employed to manage these circumstances. Throughout the year we have placed a significant focus on role modelling – allowing our students to see and hear from young women who have overcome challenges throughout their life. This has reinforced for our students their ability to overcome adversity and to rely on their support networks to assist in achieving this.

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awareness of issues such as bullying and mental health, as well as developing the skills of resilience, confidence and independence. We are aware that young people are exposed to many challenging circumstances and it is essential that their schooling years provide them with the skills to navigate these experiences.

A focus on wellbeing initiatives has become more prominent in 2018, to promote skills and values that are important for life. Cross-campus activities help to build strong connections between students and mentoring between students via Big Sister/Little Sister and Peer Support programs support this focus. Vertical Pastoral has been implemented on a regular basis in 2018 to facilitate role modelling within the Senior School. The promotion of wellness and young people being aware of the support available to them has continued to grow in 2018 to ensure all students feel a sense of accomplishment and connection while at KRB. Janet Erskine Stuart’s famous quote on Sacred Heart education, “Our education is not meant to turn the children out small and finished, but seriously begun on a wide-basis.

Therefore they must leave us with some self-knowledge, some energy, some purpose...If they leave us without these three things they drift with the stream of life….” underpins all that we do at KRB. We strive to ensure that our students have the ability to contribute to the community beyond their schooling years.

Carrie Scanlan Director of Students

NIAMH TOMLINSON, HEAD OF STUDENT WELLBEING Since my appointment as Head of Student Wellbeing, I’ve strived to make the role my own and leave a mark on the school community. I felt as though people didn’t fully understand what this role truly meant or what it entailed.

Throughout my leadership term, I’ve aimed to demonstrate what the meaning of ‘wellbeing’ really is.

I felt as though people perceived ‘Head of Student Wellbeing’ as only being someone who was outgoing, loud and lively but I wanted to change that perception. In this role, you have the responsibility to promote the meaning of ‘wellness’ and live it out every day.

Wellness Week was the most memorable event I’ve led during my leadership term. I devoted so much time and energy into planning and executing it as I wanted it to become something which people spoke about long after it was over. With the help of the other eight leaders, I can confidently say we achieved this goal as the positive reaction from staff and students was overwhelming. The dancing on the harbour terrace, ball pools, glow in the dark disco and animal farm were all activities which brought the school together. Laughing and smiles were contagious and this was a testament to the high value I place on promoting wellbeing within the school community.

I hope the addresses I have given at assemblies have resonated with those that heard them, and that each time they’ve walked away with a renewed perception of what wellbeing encompasses. Although presented in a fun, light-hearted manner, the messages behind my addresses are sincere and are a reflection of the things I value and want other people to value too. If I’m remembered as the girl who used meerkats and boiled eggs to spread messages about wellbeing, then I couldn’t be happier as I know my addresses were listened to and pondered.

Through this role, I’ve been able to do what I love: promoting positive vibes and making everyone around me feel happy, accepted and part of a loving community. I will be forever grateful for this opportunity. I hope I’ve left my mark on KRB and am excited to see what they do with wellbeing in the future.

THE YOUNG ALUMNAE FORUM Now in its sixth year, the Young Alumnae Forum is a much-anticipated event in the Academic Care calendar for Years 11 and 12 and it emphasises realistic role modelling for young women. The return of recent graduates to speak to our senior students in an open and frank way helps to contextualise the HSC, reducing the anxiety it creates and revealing it as a mere pathway to a host of post-school options.

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internationality ANTIPODEAN TRIP TO INDIA

ELETA TANG, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Kincoppal–Rose Bay and Antipodeans have worked together for years to provide students with an opportunity to visit India. The purpose of the trip is threefold: to push the students out of their comfort zones and experience a very different culture, with a four-day hike and camping; to further develop Social Justice with their participation in a community project; and to further enhance and build upon leadership skills, with the exploration element of the trip.

This is an annual event and one which is invaluable to the students who attend.

A group of 32 girls, four staff and two Antipodeans leaders set off on the two-week trip to India.

I have learned a lot in the past year being a leader in this school. I never thought I would have experienced and learnt so much about the KRB culture, my friends and being part of such wonderful school initiatives. As a team, we worked together and understood each other’s strengths and weaknesses. It was a lot of fun talking to and collaborating with people that I wouldn’t usually talk to. I also learned a lot about the school and the students overall. It was a great experience for me to organise the annual Cultural Diversity Assembly, exploring the different cultures, talents and commitments that the students have. It was truly an honour to be part of the leadership team, and experience something that I will never get to experience again.

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KRB’S STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM KRB’s Student Exchange Program provides a wonderful opportunity for students to gain firsthand experience of living with a host family and attending another Sacred Heart school. It allows our students to see how the Five Goals of Sacred Heart education are shared and implemented in our international community. The Exchange Program allows our students to develop a global perspective, become more culturally aware and encourages them to appreciate a more diverse international perspective.

Six students participated in the Exchange Program: • Isabella Shiell, Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Boston, Massachusetts • Charlotte Faux, Stoneridge School of the Sacred Heart, Washington DC • Amelia Coutts, Stoneridge School of the Sacred Heart, Washington DC • Sofia Pizzinato, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, Connecticut • Sophie Liddy, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, Connecticut • Lauren Cassimatis, Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, Connecticut

TOP LEFT Stoneridge School of the Sacred Heart, Washington, DC Charlotte Faux visiting George Washington's house in Mount Vernon, Virginia with her exchange student Sophia Attiliis TOP RIGHT Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Boston, Massachusetts Isabella Shiell skiing in New Hampshire with her exchange student Kate Levangie BOTTOM LEFT Stoneridge School of the Sacred Heart, Washington, DC Charlotte Faux, Amelia Coutts visiting Lincoln Memorial BOTTOM MIDDLE Charlotte Faux, Amelia Coutts Stoneridge School of the Sacred Heart, Washington, DC – Women’s March Washington DC BOTTOM RIGHT Sofia Pizzinato, Sophie Liddy, Lauren Cassimatis Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich, Connecticut visiting New York City

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CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS MARY POPPINS Over 50 students from Years 4 to 11 took part in this year’s KRB musical production of Disney and Cameron McIntosh’s Mary Poppins.

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NIGHT OF SONG All students involved in choral programs participated in the 9th Night of Song event in the Chapel in May. Items by infants, Junior School and Senior School students and our Chamber Choirs showed the progression of skill in singing from the beginning stages to the polish of the secondary choirs.

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INAUGURAL TAS SHOWCASE KRB's inaugural TAS (Technology & Applied Studies) Showcase event featured guest judge from the Whitehouse Institute of Design, Bianca Pizem. Best prize was awarded to Year 12 student Emily Whelan. Emily's creation involved a skirt design featuring iconic book covers. Every student was represented and there was a large focus on the efforts of Year 12 students. There were a range of items including dances to STEM showcases, pyjama parades, marquetry skateboards and vintage inspired dresses.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE GEORGIA STRAIN, HEAD OF SOCIAL JUSTICE me with so much more than just an education but a place to grow and thrive within all aspect of schooling life, was incredible. This role has allowed me to do what I love and that is give back.

The Sacred Heart Goal, a Social Awareness which Impels to Action, is something I have stood by throughout the year, as my aim was to create more of an awareness throughout the school and get as many people as possible involved with social justice.

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Through my fortnightly meetings I was able to listen to each year group on what they wanted from the school in terms of social justice or explain what their respective year group was doing that term for the wider community. These meetings provided me with a sense of comfort as I was able to see how each year reacted to new ideas and see new programs arise which I was able to be a part of. I hope to have impacted the school community through my initiatives which hopefully inspired students to become more involved at KRB and recognise the power small acts of kindness can have for those less fortunate. Working alongside the other eight girls has been a valuable experience, learning from each of them and having a supportive team behind me each step of the way was extraordinary.

The teachers have built up my confidence and improved my decision making and taught me how to be resilient towards the challenges of leadership.

Though there were times which were more difficult than others, being Head of Social Justice has been unforgettable and brought me so much laughter, happiness and has been an incredible way to conclude my final year at KRB.

KRB DROUGHT FUNDRAISING & AWARENESS CAMPAIGN As a Sacred Heart school and community we try to live out the mission and vision of St Madeleine Sophie Barat, and respond to this year’s Focus Goal ‘A Social Awareness Which Impels to Action’.

Boarding Students initiated a KRB Drought Fundraising & Awareness Campaign to assist community members affected by the drought.

Boarders, Sophie Yabsley, Year 7, from Girilambone and Sophie Barclay, Year 11, from Nyngan launched their initiative at a Senior School Assembly and gave a heartfelt presentation on the impact the drought has had on many boarding families and their communities – to view the video visit KRB’s YouTube channel (KRB School).

2018 Sacred Heart Focus Goal

A Social Awareness which Impels to Action

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SPORT AT KRB HARRIET KING, HEAD OF SPORT facilitation of various sports. This offers students the opportunity to display their unique talents and enhance the diversity of the school. KRB has been fiercely competitive in both Term 1 and 2 achieving outstanding results in sport, thanks to the dedication of staff and students as well as cohesive team spirit.

Furthermore, house and community spirit plays an important role in the lives of students at KRB, enriching their experience through the development of friendship beyond their year group. Both through different sporting teams or interhouse initiatives, the bonds of friendship throughout all of KRB have strengthened, generating an inclusive and fun outlook on the sporting life of the school. The Glory Shield has been a major contributor to the cultivation of this atmosphere.

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Since its implementation in 2015, the Glory Shield has become an important tradition of KRB. The interhouse competition strives to encourage student involvement as well as reward outstanding achievement or initiative in academia, social justice, community life, music, drama and a variety of other aspects. Throughout 2018, student commitment to this initiative has seen outstanding work in diverse fields. This includes the showcasing of musical talents in Notre Coeur. The interhouse competition on Sacred Heart Day displayed outstanding ability and joy through house spirit.

Focussing on the theme of community, the festival displayed the value of friendships and bonding developed through house spirit that are important to the life of KRB. 2018 has seen outstanding sporting achievement as well as a development in house spirit throughout various initiatives and activities. The skills derived from involvement in the sporting and extra-curricular aspect of the school are invaluable and an important aspect to the rich education offered at KRB.

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SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS

TOP LEFT & ABOVE Rugby Clinic LEFT Tildesley Tennis

KRB ALUMNA REPRESENTED AUSTRALIA AT WINTER OLYMPICS KRB Alumna, Madii Himbury (2011) who was the KRB Ski Team Manager for all interschool events, represented Australia at the Winter Olympics. Madii made her Olympic debut in mogul skiing at PyeongChang 2018. She finished in 15th place after her first run which featured her signature backflip. Madii’s breakthrough season came in 2017. She qualified for her first

full FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup tour where she contested 10 events in the space of two months. After qualifying for the World Cup finals in Calgary and Tazawako she ended the season with her World Championships debut at Sierra Nevada, Spain where she placed 20th.

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campus developments YEAR 12 LEARNING HUB There is much excitement in seeing the old Gym being transformed into a vibrant learning space for Year 12. The Class of 2019 will be the first to experience all the benefits of the Hub as they begin their Year 12 studies in October 2018.

The Hub will offer Year 12 students a place for both informal and formal learning, where students and staff collaborate and engage individually and in groups. It will provide an excellent transition between school and tertiary study. It will have direct connection to the Library and will be used by the boarders after school.

FEATURES OF THE HUB • Five learning areas with operable walls, creating two large spaces for year meetings • An amphitheatre which can be used as a gathering space for meetings and audio-visual presentations, and for teaching and learning purposes, including guest speakers • Student meeting rooms for small group learning and discussion, and for interviews • A Common Room, facing the harbour with a kitchenette, providing a relaxing community space • A lift with disabled access • An outdoor learning area on the site of the old swimming pool.

Many parents and a small group of students have toured the Hub and have been impressed with its outstanding facilities.

If you are interested in touring the site, please contact Mary Cook, Director of Development on 9388 6024 or email cookm@krb.nsw.edu.au You can also take a virtual tour by going to the link https://krbinteractivetour.com.au/index.php

LEFT Landscaping OPPOSITE TOP Construction July 2018 OPPOSITE LEFT Daniela and Stephen Chiew touring the site OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT Jane and Gareth Mozley touring the site OPPOSITE RIGHT Construction July 2018

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KRB RUGBY LUNCH 2018 There was a great sense of community as over 400 current and past parents, past students and business associates gathered on 22 June for the annual Rugby Lunch. All funds raised from this event are directed to the Bursary Fund. Tim Murphy, Chair of the Bursary Committee encouraged all guests to support the day and give students whose families are in difficult financial circumstances, the chance to have a KRB education. Lucy Scott, Year 11, from Temora NSW, recipient of the Margaret Kirkpatrick Scholarship, gave a moving speech outlining the many opportunities her KRB education was giving her.

“The opportunity to move from the country to the city to complete the last two years of my schooling has enabled me to grow as a person in so many ways, yet I have also faced many challenges and learnt the power of resilience.

KRB has allowed me to become an independent woman and has given me many academic and co-curricular opportunities that I never would have been exposed to if I continued my education back at home.”

Vince Sorrenti was an outstanding MC and provided much entertainment throughout the afternoon. Guest speaker Mick Colliss gave a highly amusing account of his experiences as an Olympic competitor in Sudoko. As well Rowan Webb auctioneer, encouraged all guests to bid on the Live Auction.

The event was a great success financially and raised $140,000, to be directed to the Bursary Fund.

We thank all our sponsors for their wonderful support of the event:

PLATINUM SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

CATERING INDUSTRIES

FUGEN GENERAL BETON ASI GUNLAKE CONCRETE FUJI XEROX SOLUTIONS PROPERTY SERVICES PETER WARREN AUTOMOTIVE ETHAN GROUP

GOLD SPONSORS THE ROYAL OAK HOTEL SB PROPERTY CONSULTING BVN CADWELL CONSTRUCTION & INTERIORS NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK

We also thank all the donors to the Raffle and Live and Silent Auction and all those who attended the function or who bid on the Auction items.

Special thanks to the wonderful Committee who worked so hard to make the event a success: LILIANA CAPUTO KIRSTY DAHDAH ALETHEA FLYNN ALEX GAYNOR ROS KOUNDOURIS Mary Cook Chair, KRB Rugby Lunch Committee

PHOEBE MALOUF JO PATTERSON MARTHA ROBERTSON EMMA STEVENS

OPPOSITE TOP LEFT Katie Melrose, Imogen Hannon, Denis Orrock and Paul Melrose OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT Kerrie Gaynor and Sarah Ballhausen OPPOSITE MIDDLE LEFT Mick Colliss OPPOSITE MIDDLE RIGHT Vince Sorrenti OPPOSITE BOTTOM Hamid Mobarrez, Anthony Minichiello, Lucy Scott, Alex Smyth, Maureen Ryan and Vince Sorrenti

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community events CELEBRATING WITH GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS The Year 5 and 7 Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Morning in Term 1 was a very happy occasion where nearly 200 visitors enjoyed seeing the School, having morning tea in Chapel Square and spending time with their grandchildren.

Ninety guests attended the ELC Grandparents Morning in May and enjoyed a performance by the ELC children, morning tea and a visit to the Joigny Centre.

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ELC GRANDPARENTS MORNING

OPPOSITE TOP LEFT Jeanette Melvey with Jade and Zara OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT John Ingram and Ava Adamo OPPOSITE BOTTOM Bill and Mary Ryan, Emily Barber (Ryan, ’91) with Bill and Mary’s granddaughters TOP ELC Performance ABOVE LEFT Annie Zhao, Hui Zhao and Xiaomin Wang ABOVE RIGHT Lee Furlong, Will Watson and Terry Furlong LEFT Susan Perks and Willow Perks

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CELEBRATING WITH MOTHERS Many mothers attended the Mother Child Breakfast and Celebration of Mothers in May and enjoyed chatting with friends from their year group and other years. The Year 6 Students and Mothers' Dance was a great highlight.

The Senior School Mother Daughter Lunch was a very special occasion and had a record attendance of 595 guests. Special thanks to Kate Gerathy, mother of Grace, Luci, Isabelle and Josie and Bella Lamaro, Year 11, who both spoke passionately about the special relationship shared between mothers and daughters.

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MOTHER DAUGHTER LUNCH

OPPOSITE TOP & BOTTOM LEFT Year 6 Dance OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT Celebrating Mothers’ Day OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT The Dahdah family TOP Emily Quinn, Isabelle, Kate, Luci and Josie Gerathy LEFT Sophie Melrose, Kate Melrose, Emma Stynes, Amelia Stynes and Constanze Auinger BOTTOM Year 12 students

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CONNECTING WITH ALUMNAE SISTER MARY D’APICE RSCJ AM Sister Mary d’Apice RSCJ received an AM (Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List in 2018 for significant service to the Catholic Church in Australia, and to education.

Sister Mary d’Apice began her schooling at Rose Bay aged seven and finished the Leaving Certificate in 1939, one of only four students in the class. After completing a medical degree and a residency year, she entered the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1946. After her first vows in 1949, she remained at Rose Bay for the next twenty years, with the exception of one year at Sancta Sophia College. She was involved in the educational work of the School, including nine years as Principal.

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She was called to be Principal of Duchesne College Brisbane for four years and likewise at Sancta Sophia College.

The work of her later years followed her master’s degrees in Psychotherapy and Spiritual Direction from Loyola University in Chicago, with a private practice in Medical Psychotherapy in Auckland, New Zealand. She returned to Sydney in 2000 to continue her invaluable work as a psychotherapist, spiritual director and director of retreats.

Sister Mary d’Apice has been a mentor to alumnae and a friend and advisor to many. We congratulate her on receiving this significant award.

LUCIA ROBSON ELECTED AS FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT OF ROTARY ROSE BAY Congratulations to Lucia (Lucy) Robson (’87) who has been elected as the first female President of Rotary Rose Bay. Lucy is third generation at Kincoppal–Rose Bay. Her mother, Jean Robson (Ryrie, RB ’44)), was Deputy Head of the School and her grandmother, Statia Ryrie (McKay) was in the Class of 1917. Her aunt, Ida Wrench (McKay, RB ’25) was Head of the School. There have now been five generations of McKay girls at the school, the current being Meg McKay in Year 8.

Gabby McKay and Maureen Ryan at the Warren Regional Gathering

GABBY MCKAY AT LEGAL AID NSW Gabby McKay (2007) from Warren NSW, is currently working as a solicitor with Legal Aid NSW in Dubbo, practising primarily in family law. As a part of this role, Gabby provides legal representation and assistance to regional and remote communities throughout far west NSW. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree through the University of Sydney in 2011, majoring in History, Government and International Relations before going on to complete a Juris Doctor through the University of Technology Sydney.

She spent two years working at the Family Court of Australia, before returning to country NSW in 2016.

Gabby stated, “Many of the clients in these communities experience significant social, economic and geographic disadvantage, and through my role I have developed a keen interest in providing support to families in difficult times and circumstances.”

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Cor unum SACRÉ COEUR ASSOCIATION It has been a busy and successful first half of 2018 for the Sacré Coeur Association of NSW. Thank you to our wonderful Committee and all in the Sacred Heart community who have supported our events.

HIGH TEA ON THE HARBOUR TERRACE The High Tea was held on a gorgeous Autumn day on the Terrace overlooking the Harbour for more than 80 alumnae (Classes of 1942 to 2014), past and current parents, students and Sisters Marg McKay, Mary Shanahan and Cec Amiet RSCJ. It was an opportunity to meet Principal, Maureen Ryan who, with good humour, was interviewed by the fabulous Jane King (1994). Jane’s incisive and wide-ranging interview enabled guests to gain an insight into Maureen’s warm personality, interests, passions and vision for KRB. Thank you to the Sacré Coeur Association 'Dream Team' (and daughters): Denise Jones and Kate, Liz Clunies-Ross, Marea Coutts, Edwina Renton, Georgina Senes and Jemima, Tracey Parrelli, Jan Eldershaw and Libby Dammann.

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OPPOSITE TOP LEFT Maureen Ryan, Anne De Broglio (Lissior, ’58), Barbara Auswild (’71), Jane King ’94) and Julie Ringler (Ingram, ’80) at the Sacré Coeur High Tea OPPOSITE TOP RIGHT Claudia, Anna (’84) and Marg Mayo (Brunskill, RB ’52) OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT Jude Cowper, Georgie Ringler (2014), Alice Cowper, (2007) and Lucy Cowper (2014)

CARD DAY The annual Card Day on 18 April was a great day of competition and companionship. Eighty guests enjoyed a lovely morning tea in Chapel Square with Principal Maureen Ryan and a champagne lunch in the Hughes Centre.

Thank you to the “Captains” for organising tables. It was wonderful to see so many alumnae from Rose Bay, Kincoppal, Kincoppal–Rose Bay, Stuartholme and Sacré Coeur, past parents, current grandparents and new friends.

OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT Patricia Horsley (RB ’47) and Jan Eldershaw (’74) ABOVE Card Day: Morning Tea in Chapel Square LEFT Sacré Coeur Card Day

Thank you to those who helped on the day and donated raffle prizes: Denise Jones, Liz Clunies-Ross, Marea Coutts, Libby Dammann, Jan Eldershaw and to our wonderful Year 11 and 9 student helpers who looked after our guests so well: Amelia Coutts, Coco Fishlock, Emily Mozley, Lily Renton and Lucy Walsh.

High Tea and Card Day profits have been donated to the KRB Bursary Fund.

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MEMORIAL MASS & MORNING TEA The Memorial Mass and Morning Tea on Sunday 27 May was a very moving occasion to remember, celebrate and give thanks for those in the Sacred Heart family who have passed away especially in the last year. Mass was celebrated in our beautiful Chapel and the Alumnae Choir was magnificent as was guest soloist Antoinette Radford (2016).

A special thank you to Sister Marg McKay RSCJ who has lovingly prepared this Mass for many years and whose knowledge of generations of Sacred Heart families is unsurpassed. This year Sister Marg read out the names of 81 RSCJs, alumnae, past parents and relatives and friends of KRB.

More than 80 guests and RSCJ Sisters Cec Amiet, Nancy Fitzgerald, Esmey Herscovitch, Joan Pender and Mary Shanahan gathered in the Performing Arts Centre for morning tea afterwards.

Thank you to Denise Jones, Marea Coutts and Edwina Renton who warmly welcomed and served guests.

Please email scassoc@krb.nsw.edu.au to let us know if members of your family have passed away so we can remember them next year.

UPCOMING EVENTS Spring Reunion Long Lunch, Saturday 22 September at the gorgeous Racine in Orange. This is a great opportunity for country and city alumnae and past parents across the generations to get together in the Central West. All are welcome – bring your partners, friends and daughters.

Contact scassoc@krb.nsw.edu.au for more information. https://www.racinerestaurant.com.au/

CONNECT WITH US Contact us directly at scassoc@krb.nsw.edu.au Stay in contact with events and the committee at www.krb.nsw.edu (under Our Community) You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram Julie Ringler (Ingram ‘80) President, Sacré Coeur Association

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SANDWICHES AND SONG We are looking forward to welcoming alumnae who have left school 50 years or more to Sandwiches and Song on 22 October. This function is organised by both the Sacré Coeur Association Committee and KRB’s Development Office.

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CHAPEL VISIT IN OCTOBER

Congratulations to Pastor de Lasala who was awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for “services to pipe organ restoration”, which includes his role as Honorary Australian Consultant to The Chapel Society of Kincoppal–Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart. His citation is on our website. The Chapel Society congratulated Pastor at a luncheon given by Principal Maureen Ryan which recognised the work done by members during its 35-year history.

On Thursday 4 October, 2018 members of the Organ Historical Trust of Australia (OHTA) will visit the Chapel during their Conference. You are most welcome to come along and meet visiting organists, who come from overseas and interstate.

REPAIR OF STONEWORK IN THE CHAPEL The bases of the statues of Mary and Joseph have been expertly repaired by RCJ Stonemasons. These meticulous craftsmen also worked on the stonework surrounding the stained glass windows of the Chapel and have cleaned the façade of the entrance courtyard.

Ann Henderson President, Chapel Society

ABOVE LEFT Stonework repair in the Chapel ABOVE RIGHT Pastor de Lasala OAM

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REUNIONS

KINCOPPAL CLASS OF 1968 REUNION UPCOMING REUNIONS 2018 Class of 1988 – Saturday 18 August Class of 1993 – Saturday 1 September Class of 1998 – Saturday 27 October Class of 2013 – Saturday 24 November

On 18 March 18 2018, 25 women from the Class of 1968 gathered at the function room of the London Hotel in Paddington, to celebrate memories of schooldays at Kincoppal, Elizabeth Bay and the ensuing 50 years of life. The event was organised by a core team of Marie Persson (West), Linda Brettell (Bell) and Penny Sturrock (Frost).

Mary McQuade (Hegarty) created a book of photographs and memorabilia which included photos of the School, the girls at outings and engaged in projects, and report cards. It proved an immensely popular memento for the occasion, and all copies sold on the day.

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Janis Lander collated a document with 24 biographical blurbs. Each woman has a unique story to tell and the handout made fascinating reading. We caught up on 50 years of personal and professional news, including stories from the girls living overseas (in Italy, France, and Mongolia). Susan Cribb (Scarf) created a quiz based on the era, and six teams competed to test their memories, with 'Smarties' for the winning team. The bonds forged during the formative early years remain firm, even after 50 years, and it was wonderful to experience the energy of a group of such vibrant, strong women.

ROSE BAY CLASS OF 1968 REUNION About 20 members of the Class of 1968 enjoyed a fabulous reunion on 24 March. We gathered on the Harbour Terrace for a glass of champagne before taking a tour of the School. The tour was a highlight of the day and gave us the opportunity to see all the changes that had been made, while reliving many memories of familiar places. It was great to meet some of the student boarders who came from country areas that we were so familiar with.

The tour was followed by lunch at Vaucluse where we continued renewing our friendships and sharing stories. We were delighted that Sr Anne McGrath was able to join us.

Many thanks to Anne Ward (Dodwell) for her organisation of this special day.

A BEQUEST TO KRB The school was delighted to receive a Bequest from the Estate of Mary Dallimore, who was a very close friend of Judith Bartlett, an alumna of Rose Bay who graduated in 1951. Mary died in October 2017.

Judith (known as Jan) died in 2009, aged 74. In keeping with the wishes of Mary, this bequest has now been directed to the Bursary Fund.

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BIRTHS & MARRIAGES BIRTHS

Bridgid (Gardiner, ‘97) and Thierry Fauré, a daughter, Giselle Ellen Mary

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Edwina Prothero (2008) and Alexander Legg

Angela Green and Alex McEncroe

in memoriam Dominic Antico, father and father-in-law of John and Jane, grandfather of Arabella (2015) and Mia (2017) Erik Bachmann, husband of Helen Bachmann (Kutena), former KRB staff member John Baggott, husband of Helen Baggott, former KRB staff member Catherine Banks, sister of Sister Maureen Crick sm Lyndal Barnes (Tynan ’74), daughter of Peter (dec.) and Marceline, sister of Judy Tynan (’79) Kevin Bleasel, husband to Marianne (Connolly dec., K’42), father of Andrew (’73), Nicholas, Simon (dec. ’75), Virginia (’78) and Fabian Jill Boorne (Maher, RB ’53) Philip Brady, husband of Patricia (Hegarty, RB ’62) Chris Brennan, brother of Catherine (’75)

THERESE ROBINSON (CONLON, K ’59) Therese commenced in the Junior School at Rose Bay in 1949, moving to Kincoppal at Elizabeth Bay in 1954 where she completed the Leaving Certificate in 1959. She joined the Committee of the Sacré Coeur Association of NSW in the 1990s, serving as Treasurer. She was very involved in the ticketing for the Annual Chapel Concerts by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. She assisted in raising funds to support the staging of the World Congress of Alumnae in Sydney in 2002, and the restoration of the Puget Organ. Therese became Treasurer of the Australian Sacré Coeur Association and remained in that role until she retired in 2013.

Therese was also a good friend to many alumnae and parents and was loved and respected.

Janice Breslin (Hall, K ’53), sister of Jill Graham (Hall, RB ’64), Barbara Burke (Hall, K ’50), Patty Upton (Hall, dec.

K ’51) and Robyn Smith (Hall, K ’60) Suzanne (Sue) Bryant (RB ’69), mother of Melody-Jane Gibson (’91) and sister of Ruth MacDonald Margaret (Peg) Cannon, mother of Margaret Harvey (Cannon, RB ’64) and Elizabeth Abbey (Cannon, RB ’69) Maureen Cartwright, mother of Jude Cowper, grandmother of Alice (2007) and Lucy (2014) Ann Cole (McGrath RB ’49), sister of Joan PlattHepworth (McGrath, K ’36) and Julee Lyle (McGrath, dec. ’40) Joan Connelley, mother of Sue Husselbee (Connelley, ’76) and Fiona Shute (Connelley, ’79) Elisabeth (Libby) Coy (Hansen, K ’55), wife of Laurie, mother of Stephanie Clifford-Smith (Coy, ’79) and Geraldine (’83) John Crawford, husband of Barbara Crawford (Flynn, RB ’49)

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Colin Crowe, father of Edwina Crowe (’89) and brother of Rosemary Gallagher (Crowe, RB ’52) Sister Marie Rose Droulers RSCJ Michaela Dunworth (Mackell), mother of Juliet (RB ’72) and Shane, sister of Maree Fay (Mackell, K ’63)

Peter O’Sullivan, husband of Carolyn (Rohr, K ’56), brother of Audrey O’Sullivan RSCJ (dec.)

Paul Fitzgerald, brother of Sister Nancy Fitzgerald RSCJ

Bryan Parle, husband of Pamela (Burrell, RB ’45), father of Virginia Grenville (Parle, RB ’70)

Ross Flanery, husband of Gail Flanery (Bradfield, RB ’58) and father of Fleur (’86)

Hugh Parsons, father of Emily (’94) and husband of Carol (dec.)

Judith Flitcroft (Bryne, RB ’47), mother of Andrew, Edward, Richard and Terence, sister of Helen Herlihy (Byrne, dec.

RB ’42)

Lloyola Peacock, former KRB staff member

John Gannon, father of Mary Gannon-Muller (Gannon, ’81)

Frank Pidcock, husband of Judith (Green, RB ’56), father of Kerrie Feneley (Pidcock, ’83) Denise Proust (Madden, RB ’53), wife of Peter (dec.)

Mary Gearin, mother of Marianne Walker and Michael Gearin, mother-in-law of Rosemary (Priddis, ’72)

Therese Robinson (Conlon, K ’59), wife of Kevin, mother of Simone Heywood (Robinson, ’98) and Nicole (’93)

Sister Helen Gilroy RSCJ

Jack Ryan, father of Maureen Ryan, Principal, Kincoppal–Rose Bay School

Adrian Gray, father of Fiona (’84) and Simon Elizabeth (Liz) Hillaire, former KRB staff member Di Jones, mother of Kim (’90), grandmother of Billie Zena King, (McMannis, RB'36) mother of Charmaine Halloran (King, RB ’70) and Marie Krenger (King, RB ’67) Libby Lane (RB ’54), daughter of Clair Lane (Meagher, dec.

RB ’27) and sister of Mary Nicholas (Lane, K ‘57) Toni Lewis, wife of Bernard (dec.), mother of Shay LewisThorp (Lewis, ’90) and Marnie Lewis-Millar (Lewis, ’84)

Bill Ryan, husband of Patricia (Standish, RB ’48), father of Marianne Desmond (Ryan ’79), Mark Ryan and Denise Jones (Ryan ’74) Rosemary Serisier, (Dalton, RB ’49), wife of Leroy (dec.), mother of Mary Bluck (Serisier, dec. ’74), Annette (’80) and Rosey (dec. ’81), sister to Elizabeth Monaghan (Dalton, dec.

RB ’43) Margaret Suttor, aunt of Pam (RB ’56)

Jan Linklater (Bargwanna, RB ’60)

Rosemarie (Rosie) Thomson (Dorney, ’97), wife of Brian, daughter of Noel (dec.) and Margaret Dorney (Hegarty, RB ’61), sister of Lucy Newman (Dorney, ’90)

Helen McCauley, sister of Ann McCauley (RB, ‘65)

Sally Turner, grandmother of Lucy Walsh

Ted Meagher, brother of Ann Paxman (Meagher, RB ‘50) Thomas (Kim) Midelton, father of Ros Strong (Midelton, ’86)

John Underwood, husband of Terry, father of Marie Muldoon (Underwood, ’87) and Bec Austin (Underwood, ’95)

Marta Mikes (RB ’54)

Harris Van Beek, husband of Jane (Stackpool, ’72)

Steven Mistilis, husband of Athanasia and father of Anna (’91)

Vincent Walsh, brother of Mary (RB, ’42)

Tamy Mobarrez, wife of Hamid Mobarrez, KRB staff member, mother of Eli-Luca Margaret Moore, mother of Maggie Piper (Moore, ’82) and Felicity Callander (Moore, ’80)

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Paul O’Connor, husband of Sally (Kelly, ’76), father of Rose (2004), son of Esther O’Connor (dec. ’43), brother of Debbie McIvor (O’Connor, ’75)

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Margaret Wilcox, mother of Jane Biscoe (Housego, RB ’70), Anne-Louise Hanson (Housego, RB ’74) and Judith Housego (RB ’69) Helen Wright (Byrne, K ’45)

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KRB KEY DATES 2018 Vale Celebrations

Friday 21 September

Sacré Coeur Association Orange Gathering

Saturday 22 September

Sandwiches & Song

Monday 22 October

Orientation 2019

Friday 16 & Saturday 17 November

Celebration of Achievement

Thursday 6 December

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