Our Amazing Browne Twins Year 13 identical twins Bella and Chloe Browne started their St Cuthbert’s journey in Year 9, and during their time at the College have been inspirational role models for other girls. Their joint win of the prestigious Sherilyn White Memorial Scholarship for 2021, announced in a virtual assembly during the Term 3 lockdown, was welcomed enthusiastically by both staff and students. “There have been only a few times that the Sherilyn White Memorial Scholarship has been shared, but both Bella and Chloe were equally deserving of the award in their own right”, says Head of Faculty, PE and Sport, Amelia McKibbin. “They are fantastic young women who epitomise our motto ‘By Love Serve’ and have made a significant contribution to College life during their time at St Cuthbert’s.” “The twins are passionate, driven sportswomen, and they are humble when listing their many successes and contributions to the College. Both Bella and Chloe are heavily involved in many elements of life at St Cuthbert’s, including their roles as school prefects 12
and members of the games committee. In addition to their considerable sporting achievements, music plays a significant role in their lives. Both play saxophone in the jazz band, and are also members of the Tibetan Cultural Group! “They give 100 percent to everything they do, and manage their workload with maturity. They are also really encouraging towards our younger students supporting them to give things a go,” she says. Bella and Chloe have excelled at sport during their time at St Cuthbert’s. Bella is the current U20 1500-meter National Champion while Chloe is the current U18 and U20 3000-meter National Champion. Chloe and Bella were also part of the
bronze medal winning schoolgirls team at ISF world Cross Country championships in France, in 2018. However, while they have represented the College and the country across a number of different sporting codes, for both girls their first love is hockey. They currently play in the St Cuthbert’s First XI, and this year have been selected for the New Zealand Under 18 Hockey Team. Chloe says “I knew the College had a brilliant hockey reputation and making the First XI is what inspired me to continue to pursue the sport. It is something that as a younger student, a lot of the girls look up to, so I think it’s a real honour to be able to play in that team. I really enjoy it”
