PLC i n P ri nt | Novemb er 2020
News of Old Collegians Congratulations
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Engagements SueLee Seng (1998) became engaged to Rowan Theel on 5 July 2020 in his backyard in the rain. SueLee and Rowan met in the social enterprise cafe SueLee manages in Kyneton when he came in as a customer for a takeaway coffee and toastie. (pic 1)
Weddings Fiona Brooks (2008) married Christopher Nedelkos on 18 April 2019 at the Melbourne Registry Office. Photography was taken at Captain Cook’s Cottage in a nod to Fiona’s Yorkshire heritage and a cocktail reception at the Heide Museum in Bulleen. Other PLC guests were Fiona’s sister, Felicity Brooks (2010), Kaysten Flory, Nicole Hossari, Venetia Hoe and Sarah Chang (all 2008). They enjoyed a delayed honeymoon throughout Europe in October and November 2019 before welcoming a beautiful baby boy, Henry, in February this year! (pic 4)
Vanessa Chen (2008) married Jeremy Wong on 23 November 2019 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Doncaster). Old Collegian Megan Low (2008) was maid of honour. The service was led by Head of Chinese Michelle Liu and former PLC chaplain Reverend Charles Green delivered the Bible Message. Other PLC guests included Katerina Hui (2006) and Vi Ha (2009). Zoe Driver (2008) married Matt Anderson at Half Acre, in South Melbourne on Friday 13 March. What may be a superstitious date for some, turned out to be their lucky day. The venue is located quite close to Albert Park, the Formula One track, and they were bracing for loud noise pollution from the practice sessions - however as the pandemic situation developed - the event was cancelled so all vows and speeches could easily be heard! The ceremony and reception (both at Half Acre), were indoors, protected from the windy, chilly and drizzly mid-March Melbourne weather. Zoe’s bridesmaids were all PLC alumnae - Jessica Knight (2008), Asta Wilson (2008), Natasha Redden (2008) and Libby Cotter (2008). Throughout the planning, it was always going to be only the three Melbournebased women by her side. Libby works as a primary school teacher in Shanghai, China and was not expected to be attending the wedding (but Zoe had asked her to be a bridesmaid anyway!). As the Covid-19 situation developed in Asia, then eventually Australia, she was stuck in limbo staying temporarily in Melbourne for a few months.
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PLC guests included Zoe’s mum, past staff member Janet Driver and a large group of alumni Left to Right in picture 2 - Nicole Hossari (2008), Natasha Redden (2008), Jessica Knight (2008), Zoe, her Mum Janet Driver, Libby Cotter (2008), Stefanie Walters (2009), and Asta Wilson (2008). Matt and Zoe had planned a honeymoon in Hawaii in May, but these plans have been “postponed” until they can make it once international travel resumes safely! (pic 2) Nicole Yow (2008) married Fraser Werner on 24 August 2019. Nicole’s bridesmaids included Susannah Harrison (Green 2008) & Stephanie Wong (Ling 2008). (pic 3)
Births Naomi (Rajeswaran 2004) and Shehan Wijayasinghe have welcomed a son Micah Alexander Wijayasinghe on 15 September 2020. Katherine Rennick Crosbie (Markham 2005) and Derek Crosbie welcomed a son, Archie Edward Henryk Crosbie on 3 May, 2020 in Benalla, Victoria. Nephew to Jennifer Clare Markham (2000), and first Grandchild to Joe and Janet Markham (Rennick 1969). Anna Crawford (Washington 2008) and James Crawford welcomed a son, Xander on 31 March 2020.
