2021 St Catherine's Annual Magazine by St Catherine's School

ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL 2021

ARTWORK Charlotte Rowe, Year 10, Acrylic on Canvas (detail)

FROM THE PRINCIPAL I have always loved that Schools are noisy places. Girls laughing, balls bouncing and the squeals of delight when something funny occurs. My desk is deliberately positioned at my office window to take in the view and hear the sounds of our students. Sometimes, when I am preoccupied in my office, the girls often give me a wave as they stroll past. With the return of our students after lockdown six in Term 4, a number of teachers also commented on the change in atmosphere – like me, they all shared in a sense of excitement at the re-awakening of our St Catherine’s campus. Since our School’s Foundation on 4 February 1896, St Catherine’s School has remained committed to Founding Principal, Miss Jeanie Hood’s vision to “[turn] out not only students but girls gifted mentally, morally, physically to be the women of the future,” and we continue to realise this vision, 125 years later through the work of our teachers and past Principals. In celebrating our 125th anniversary, our Principals’ names remain familiar to our current students and staff, as they walk the halls of the Edna Holmes Centre for Science, the Dorothy Pizzey Centre, the Ruth Langley Research and Learning Centre and, of course, the much-loved Mary Davis Centre. Our Barbreck girls arrive at School every day and journey along Anne Smith Avenue – these are all places in our School that honour the contribution of these impressive leaders, all earnestly committed to educating generations of remarkable young women. In my 31 years of working in education, I have never seen such dedication, commitment and willingness, than from St Catherine’s staff over the past two years as they continually adapted for teaching and working in a new landscape, within a global pandemic. At various times this year, many people were burdened by isolation, loneliness and frustration. However, I observed time and again, it was the ‘routine’ of School, a familiar timetable, a teacher’s reassuring voice and the connection with subject matter that so often settled and calmed the students in our care. At St Catherine’s we have teachers who are great activators of change for girls. I frequently observe teachers inspiring girls to be fearless, teaching them how to harness the storm of adolescence, and encouraging them to question and believe in themselves and their capabilities. Together with the School Council, I was excited to unveil our Strategic Plan, Towards 2025, to our School community this year. We look forward to continuing to lead the School through the COVID period and beyond with this Strategy, providing a blue print for our key initiatives to shape the design and delivery of our School vision. Encompassing our Strategic Intent One: Academic Achievement, is our unwavering commitment to cultivating the ‘thinking classroom’. In this current world of information overload, with search engine answers at our fingertips, I maintain the essential element of a robust, modern education is teaching students to be discerning, through learning to think critically and developing informed perspectives. Through our ‘thinking classrooms’ our girls are taught to critically question, to learn deeply and to possess an intellectual quality of thinking that prepares them for a complex and interconnected world. Ensuring a sense of optimism for the future can be challenging when times are filled with uncertainty and the often-amplified gloom and conflict portrayed by the media. To counter this, our Strategic Intent Two: Wellbeing and Leadership, guides our young women with an intentional and deliberate focus to nurture their resilience, build their character and instil wellness through their active engagement in our academic programs and inspired by our Strategic Intent Three: Co-curricular Opportunities, that empower our young women to discover and learn through experience and extend their capabilities. As a School, the quality of the conversations we have, the language we use, and the messages we convey are at the heart of a St Catherine’s education. Included in this dialogue are the voices of our students. The numerous lockdown periods over the past two years have shown the great capacity of our girls to be independent, resilient and selfmotivated learners. Our students have taken ownership of their learning during Learn@Home periods and within our Senior Years Learning Model framework. This self-agency is also nurtured within our Use Your V.O.I.C.E.S (Voice, Ownership, Inclusion, Compassion, Empowerment, Strength) program, implemented this year. The program encourages and empowers all our girls to step forward and embrace every opportunity, further strengthening their self-agency and personal leadership capacities. The reflections and highlights featured throughout our 2021 School Magazine, showcase the Gratitude, Perseverance, Empathy, Integrity and Curiosity shown by our students, staff and community, supporting, inspiring and adapting through the challenges of 2021, united by a commitment to each other, and our School. Warmest regards

Michelle Carroll Principal

CONTENTS

From the Principal

Senior School

Leadership

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125 Year Celebration Service Students 2021

Early Learning Centre

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From the Head of ELC Blue Gum Room Waratah Room Banksia Room Wattle Room

Junior School

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Head of Junior School Junior School Leaders House Groups Art Library Music The Wizard of Oz Health Debating Blue Ribbon Spirit French Environment STEM Sport Prep Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

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Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing English and Literature Humanities Health and Physical Education Languages Mathematics Science Visual Arts Director of Student Programs Central Australia Global Programs and Camps Duke of Edinburgh Nicholas Library Careers Debating and Public Speaking Boarders Drama Music Sport STEM Club Environment Club Cultural Diversity Club Chess Club Community Sevice Head of Schoolgirls’ Regatta Beaulieu Blair Davis Holmes Kilbride Langley Templeton Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 VCE Awards Current Students of Old Girls Salvete St Catherine’s Community Groups School Council and Office Bearers Staff 2021

Editorial: Mrs Jodie Naismith, Ms Kerrie Mussert. Design and layout: Ms Ruth Gavin Special thanks to all staff and students who contributed their photos, articles and creative artwork to the School Magazine.

FROM THE SCHOOL CAPTAINS 2021. The year to overcome 2020. The year to top all years. Our last year of school, the best year of school. Turning the page from 2020 to 2021, many of us fell for the mindset “new year, new me,” however as the year unfolded, unfortunately we found ourselves reacquainted with many of our familiar rituals established in 2020 – online learning, iso baking, and walks confined to our 5km radius. However, regardless how discombobulated this year was, our experiences did not fall short of our expectations. What started as a normal beginning to Term 1, with a sea of grey dresses eating lunch around the Fountain, under the sun, suddenly morphed into a ‘COVID-19 normal’ of snap lockdowns and online classes. We knew then, that 2021 was going to throw more challenges at us, than ever before. Nevertheless, throughout the uncertainty in the beginning of the year, we were able to witness great triumphs in Sport, Music, and academic achievements across all Year levels. In St Catherine’s 125th year, it became evident to us that our School excels in ambiguity, most evidently seen through the teachers and students’ adaptability to remote learning. Whilst online learning is not the most appealing situation, every student at St Catherine’s

can undoubtably agree that the unwavering support we received from our teachers definitely made the cyclical transition in and out of lockdown seamless. Especially being in Year 12, we are so grateful for the unconditional support from our teachers during class, after school or even on the weekends to ensure we were feeling stress free and on top of all of our content. Time over the Year 12’s summer holidays was spent deliberating the theme for our final year of school. We landed on the word ‘DARE’. With this, we envisioned creating an environment where students are daring in their actions and choices, in both their academic and Co-curricular involvement. We wanted girls to feel comfortable to challenge themselves, and express their true opinions. This year, the new ‘student run assemblies’, provided a perfect platform to hear the student voice. The Student Executive along with Mr Brown’s guidance and leadership collaborated each week to brainstorm fun new ways to deliver content and information to the School. Every week in assembly, we dared the School. Our dares varied from “sit with someone at lunchtime you don’t usually sit with,” to “refer to people by their last names” in line with cultural diversity week, or to “go for a walk in your five kilometre radius” in

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line with COVID-19 restrictions. Although some of these dares may seem small and insignificant, we believe it helped foster a more engaged and inclusive community. Another platform that continues to foster student voice is the Student Representative Council (SRC). The SRC combines a team of four students from every Year level to be the ‘voice’ of their cohort, and give light to different issues across the School. It has been exciting and rewarding to see younger Year levels become involved in improving and fostering change. As Year 12s, the beginning of our year saw us excitedly fulfil our highly anticipated rites of passage – receiving our blue jumpers, redesigning the Common Room multiple times and getting our spares. It would be untrue to say that our final year has been unlike any other, because the 2020 graduating class also experienced this. Through mirroring ours, their guidance has been an invaluable asset to us. Whether it be nuanced through the savvy tech skills of our teachers, or advice directly from the Class of 2020 Cohort. The shared experience of completing Year 12 during COVID-19 has created a network of support none of us ever predicted we would need in our final year.

The buoyancy of our Cohort and St Catherine’s amidst the relentless waves of 2021 is a testament to our collective and individual strength. Year 12 for us, has been a remarkable year full of shared highs and lows that have bound each girl closer to the next. Whether it’s the messenger group chats before and after a SAC, or the online Zumba level sessions, we have found a way to stay together through the physical separation. This year was not the springboard into life after School that we had all imagined, but through the support of St Catherine’s, each of us is determined that this experience will be just that, an experience. An experience that we draw upon every day to remind us of our resilience, to explain a pandemic to future generations and to fondly remember our final year of school. This year, the Year 12 Cohort and St Catherine’s not only survived, but thrived in extremely difficult circumstances with the help of our friends, family and community.

Lucy Campbell and Clementine (Cece) Newton-Brown School Co-Captains

Celebrating 125 YEARS

“On 4 February, 125 years ago, our Founding Principal, Miss Jeanie Hood opened the doors to a girls’ school in Castlemaine, now known as St Catherine’s School, Toorak. “Without an intelligent knowledge of the past, can the present be rightly understood? For the two – past and present – are irrevocably joined together,” Miss Jeanie Hood, Founding Principal was heard to say. This sentiment, encapsulates much of what we are celebrating today, 125 years on. Little did Miss Hood know at the time, that she had just opened the door to a school that has, through its 125 year history, established itself within the educational culture and fabric of Melbourne and Australia. As our School’s future unfolds, we recognise that our success is contained in this past and we reflect and pay respect to the vision and dedication of Miss Hood. As we celebrate this magnificent milestone, I would like to think Miss Hood would be proud to witness this sea of blue caps, the success of our students, the commitment of our staff and the warmth and strength of our School community.”

Michelle Carroll Principal 125 Year Foundation Day Service Address

Student

STUDENTS 2021 Student Name Year Sophie Abbott 9 Camilla Aberdeen 5 Audrey Abeywickrima 10 Karen Ai 9 May Aiello 7 Shamsa Aljneibi 7 Shama Aljneibi 2 Latifa Aljneibi ELC Jessica Anderson 11 Fleur Angenent 6 Persephone Antippa 10 Natalie Apos 10 Ziabella (Zia) Armstrong 6 Giselle (Gigi) Armstrong 4 Amelie Arnold 8 Annabel Arnold 6 Alba Arrow ELC Haneen Ashmeel 11 Alaa Ashmeel 8 Seeren Ashmeel ELC Diya Asthana 7 Charlotte Aston 11 Sophia Atkins 9 Alexandra (Alex) 7 Aumann Heidi Axup 8 Brigitte Axup 5 Isabella Ayre 7 Georgina (Georgie) 4 Ayres Lucy Bainbridge 11 Summer Balla-Kellett 11 Sienna Bamford 9 Chloe Barber 8 Olivia Barr 6 Zara Barr 4 Lilla Barrington 9 Clara Barry 5 Catherine Barry 2 Olivia Batt 5 Kaia Belan 7 Alie Belan 5 Charlotte Bell 6 Grace Bell 10 Isabella (Bella) Bez 11 Sasha Bindley 8 Matea Bjazevic 1 Olivia (Rosie) Bogdan 11 Abbie Bond 11 Zara Bongiorno 11 Georgia Boots 12 Amelia (Milly) Brackin 7 Adeline Branch ELC Isla Branch ELC Isabella (Bella) Brooker 11 Tara Browne 10 Claudia Bryant 11 Allegra Buchler 9 Mia Buchler 6 Ellyse Buckley 4 Madisson Buckley 6 Emma Budhwar ELC Isabella Bufé 12 Eloise Burdett-Moore 10 Lulu Burney 9 Coco Butterfield 9 Isabelle Byrne 4 Katie Cacopardo 11 Anqi (Angel) Cai 7 Annabel Calvert 8

Student Name Clara Calvert Nina Calvert Lucy Campbell Freya Cantwell Kaixuan (Isabelle) Cao Jinglin (Kitty) Cao Portia Carosa-Koziora Atticus Carosa-Koziora Zara Carter Rachel Carton Poppy Cashmore Cheuk Shun (Natalie) Chan Megan Chang Megan Chang Alexia Chatfield Grace Chatfield Valerie Chau Minnie Chen Zenan (Amy) Chen Qiyue (Carol) Chen Yinuo (Cathy) Chen Yantong (Christina) Chen Xiner (Cindy) Chen Luyi (Louis) Chen Xiaoai (Monica) Chen Xuanyu (Sally) Chen Yanqi (Vivian) Chen Weiwei (Vivian) Chen Catherine Chen Paula Chen Christine (Xiting) Chi Angeline Chiang Jade Chiang Annabelle Christensen Saskia Christian Charlotte Chuang Angelina Chumbley Milla Cohen Saskia Coleman Pernilla Coleman Ava Colosimo Madelyn Cong Sienna Conway Chloe Cooper Amy Cooper Cressida Coote Max Corbett Claudia Corley Florence (Flossie) Corsham Claudia Crossing Bronte Cullen Olivia Cunningham Flora Cutchey Sienna Darcy Zara Datta Aimee Davenport Maeli Davenport Scarlett Davis Sophie Davis Victoria Davis Olivia Davis Francois Delettre Alexandra Demetriou Francesca Demetriou Mattea Demetriou Keyue (Karen) Deng Keke Deng Yi (Yuki) Deng

Year 6 3 12 10 7 9 4 ELC 12 8 7 10 11 9 5 2 8 7 9 9 12 10 5 ELC 8 10 12 ELC 11 11 8 6 10 9 12 ELC 9 6 8 6 10 1 6 12 11 ELC ELC 9 12 11 11 11 9 10 ELC 3 9 11 10 ELC 10 ELC 12 12 9 10 9 10

Student Name Year Allegra Dennison 12 Ella Derbyshire 8 Amy Ding 9 Zoe Dixon 3 Jessica Dobbin 10 Alice Dobbin 7 Kristin Dodd 7 Sophie Dreaver 9 Carys Dreaver 4 Claudia Driver 6 Maggie Dryden 11 Asha D’Souza 8 Flora Du 10 Madeleine Dudley ELC Lucy Dunlop 10 Allison Duong 12 Megan Duong 11 Emily Dziedzic 12 Bella Eason 6 Minnie Egan ELC Lara Elbilly 11 Lily Eliau 9 Jessica Elshaug 7 Hannah Engelbrecht ELC Amelia Esposito 8 Scarlett Evans 7 Yu (Lorena) Fang 10 Sarah Fanning 9 Madeleine (Maddie) 11 Farrer Sophie Farrer 8 Holly Farrer 5 Chloé Favaloro 8 Miya Fei 4 Gabrielle (Gabi) Fellows 12 Angela Feng 7 Bianca Ferguson ELC Elodie Ferrali 12 Mary Fiddes ELC Ruby Figiel 4 Sophie Filgate 11 Lilly Fogarty 8 Arabella Foote 5 Mia Foreman 11 Isla Forsyth 10 Kenzie Forsyth 8 Olivia Fortey 11 Eva Franes Cid 3 Maya Franes Cid 1 Emma Froomes 11 Callista Galanopoulos 8 Jixuan (Jennifer) Gao 9 Paloma Gattino 7 Ivana Gattino 4 Mali Gelbart 8 Kate Gibson-Rowsthorn 10 Cameron Gilbert ELC Annika Gill 5 Fiona Gillies 8 Jasmine Glass 11 Poppy Glenning 11 Teegan Gobel 4 Zachary (Zach) ELC Gonzalez Edward (Ed) ELC Goorjian-Taft Sophie Gorton 12 Sophie Gough 12 Scarlett Graham 12 Katherine Graham 10

Student Name Anoushka Graham Olivia Grasso Claire Gray Jemima Gray Lucy Green Annabelle Green Emma Gregory Eliza Grey Samara Grinsell Jemima Grinsell Chloe Gu Yolanda Gu Annie Gubbins Amelia Guo Angela Guo Abeni Guzzardi Matisse Guzzardi Tahlia Guzzardi Arya Halid Arabella (Bella) Hall Zoe Hall Isabella Hampson Chloe Handbury Jiachen (Miranda) Hao Madeleine (Maddie) Hardy Ava Hargrave Olivia Hargrave Sofia Harland Chelsea Harris Ashley Harris Tania Hay Phoebe Hayne Grace Hayne Ziling (Ivy) He Edward (Eddie) Healey Stella Heidenreich Anouk Heidenreich Charlotte Henderson Mila Heng Georgia Hennessy Katherine Herc Imogen Herron Charlie Herron Ava Hewitt Emma Hibbins Kelly Hiew Leanne Hiew Lexie Hill Keisha Hine Samantha Hine Emma Hoban Zahra Hoban Saachi Hogerhorst Sophia Holdenson Lilli Holmes Madeleine (Maddie) Hooker Isabella Hornor Clara Houle-O’Connor Olivia (Livvy) Howitt Emily Hu Jing (Janine) Hu Tianyi (Lydia) Hu Giselle Huang Sin Sang (April) Huang Zeyu (Edith) Huang Jiajun (Jessica) Huang Jiayi (Kitty) Huang Amelia Hyams

Year 7 6 12 5 10 11 10 9 3 1 ELC 2 12 3 1 6 ELC 10 1 11 10 3 6 10 12 7 9 7 9 7 4 9 11 2 ELC 12 12 10 7 9 12 4 ELC 5 8 12 10 7 8 8 9 8 8 9 11 11 12 11 10 7 7 9 ELC 12 11 5 3 5

Student Name Anise Imam Ella Jakobovits Ashleigh Jakobovits Isabella Jamieson Lily Jamieson Yasmin Jayasekera Mietta Jenkins Ciara Jenkins Stella Jesudason Ruby Jesudason Miranda Jie Yuxin (Delancey) Jing Ella Johns Violet Johnston Evie Joseph Chloe Joubert Mia Jurcevic Sami Kairouz Sofia Kairouz Antonia Kallifidas Leah Kaplan Kobe Karafili Catherine Karas Helena Karas Diya Kayick Lucy Keilar Mary Kellis Mia’Chanel Kelly Jessica Kemp Isabella Kent-Jones Eloise Kewley Sophie Knight Harriet (Hattie) Koco Portia Koczkar Camilla Koidl Mia Krongold Georgia Ktenavos Stella Ktenavos Audrey Kyriakou Alicia Lai Deána Laletas Lauren Lam Liana Lam Holly Landrigan Amelie Lane Timothy Lane Siena Lane Ava Lansell Frankie Lasky Wing Man (Cecilia) Lau Caitlyn Le Katherine Lee Mikayla Lee Aeryn Lee Brielle Lee Charlotte Leeton Watts Adelaide Lempriere Phoebe Lenehan Shuao (Mia) Li Ruiyi (Rose) Li Qingyu (Eva) Liang Louisa Liao Cassandra (Cassy) Lie Caydence Lim Shan-Mei (Miya) Lim William Lin Charlotte Lincoln Georgia Lines William Liu Jiaqi (Amy) Liu

Year 10 11 8 5 ELC 11 8 11 9 7 2 9 12 9 3 12 12 ELC ELC 8 6 ELC 10 8 10 12 11 5 5 8 12 8 7 10 1 10 2 ELC 10 4 12 8 5 11 3 ELC 4 12 5 11 12 12 11 8 5 8 6 10 5 11 10 6 11 7 ELC ELC ELC ELC ELC 8

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Student Name Tsz Yan (Ida) Liu Yau Yin (Nicola) Liu Danning (Rachel) Liu Alicia Livolti Arabella Llewelyn Phoebe Lock Sienna Lonetti Ellie Loupasakis Samantha Love Joy Lovegrove Zara Lovett Lillian Lu Yunting (Christine) Lu Xiyuan (Cici) Lu Rong (Joanna) Lu Yunchen (Amy) Luo Coco Lutz Wenxuan (Wendy) Lyu Serena Ma Alice Mackenzie Everleigh Mackenzie Imogen Mackenzie Eliza Mailer Millicent (Millie) Mailer Poppy Maling Isabella Mangano Grace Mann Wayahpo Manolis Tabitha Manson Zhiyi (Eva) Mao Emily Maren India Marner Sarah Marriott Yasmin Martin Carla Martuccio Evie Mason Lucy McAllister Emily McAllister Finn McCarthy Zoe McComas Eliza McCurdy Holly McGlaughlin Millie McIntosh Skye McIntosh Sophia McKinnon Jemima McLennan Ella McMahon Chloe McMahon Lily McNeill Tingquan (Gloria) Meng Soraya Meor Zain Azman Phoebe Messum Jack Michelmore Manda Milicevic Harvey Milne Alexandra Mirabella Adelaide (Addie) Mitchell Grace Mitsikas Nadia Mohamed Ruby Moir Polly Moir Alice Molnar Olivia Monkman-Straub Willow Moore Georgina Moreton Missy Morley Amity Morris Isla Morris

Year 12 8 9 12 11 8 9 9 10 4 9 12 11 6 10 7 5 9 4 2 ELC ELC 12 8 8 12 4 9 12 6 12 11 11 9 5 ELC 8 12 7 ELC 8 12 9 7 4 10 8 4 11 12 12 8 ELC ELC ELC 7 11 6 9 12 6 9 9 ELC 10 5 7 6

Student Name Year Mayuri Muralidharan 12 Ava Murray 7 Isabelle Musson 12 Charlotte Myer 11 Olivia Nash 12 Chloe Nash 6 Chloe Nevins 10 Clementine (Cece) 12 Newton-Brown Gia Vy (Sue) Nguyen 10 Nguyen Thu (Anna) 9 Nguyen Diep Olivia Nigido-Scott 11 Millie Nilsen 9 Megan (Meg) Nixon 12 Stephanie Norton 8 Natalia Oberoi-Kearney 12 Jemimah O’Brien 3 Rose (Rosie) O’Brien 1 Martha Officer 8 Ika O’Halloran 11 Keira O’Hara 9 Alexandria (Ally) O’Mara 7 Megan Ong 12 Evie Orwin ELC Rosie Osborn 11 Shihan (Kirsten) Ouyang 12 Clover Oxley 7 Rosie Oxley 10 Abby Page 12 Claudia Pagnin 1 Yutong (Irina) Pan 7 Ellen Papastergiadis 12 Lucille Parfit 6 Charlotte Parfit 4 Piper Pascoe 6 Avalon Pascoe 3 Mietta Passon 10 Jessica Paterson 9 Victoria Patsakos 12 Jo-Jo Patterson 10 Tara Pattison 5 Ella Pattison 2 Zara Peele 10 Emma Peele 7 Angelique Pereira 10 Isabella (Bella) Perry 7 Isabelle Peter 7 Tavia Anh Pham 5 Charlotte Phipps9 Parsons Jasmine Pierides 11 Alexandra Pitt 4 Valerie Plastow 11 Eve Plummer 7 Emmy Ponting 7 Nina Portnoy 6 Isabella Potisomporn ELC Madeline (Maddie) 11 Powell Sophie Powell 8 Sarah Pratt 11 Alison Prendergast 8 Kari Prendergast 7 Scarlett Pringle 9 Hollie Pringle 7 Sage Prior 7 Changhua (Alva) Qian ELC Changyi (Alyssa) Qian 1 Yuzi (Miranda) Qin 2 Yuanbo (Alice) Qu 12

Student Name Ariana Rajan Anabelle Ranchod Charlotte Ranchod Jasmine Ranchod Brydie Read Lila Read Isabelle Reichman Louisa Reinke Kerry Ren Yingying Ren Kaige (Julie) Ren Jack Renshaw Arabella Richardson Sienna Rigg Harper Roberts Berry Roberts Molly Robertson Skye Roche Charlotte Rodgers Ellie Rodski Anna Roosenburg Audrey (Scarlett) Rose Isla Rosenberg Sienna Rosham Catherine Ross Charlotte Rowe Eloise Rudge Rose (Rosie) Rush Scarlet Russell Phoebe Russell Emily Ryan Saffron Scheele Opal Scheele Mia Scillio Elodie Scott-Elliott Emilia Searby Ruby Seymour Eliza Seymour Annie Seymour Margaret Shao Anna Shears Scarlett Shelton Zoe Shen Tiffany Shen Lucas Shen Amanda Shen Qiyao (Grace) Shen Pippa (Pippi) Shergold Chloe Shergold Xinrui (Sherry) Shi Lissette Shu Jessica Sibly Sophie Simons Sofia Sinclair Ashley Siswanto Brian Siswanto Tamsin Sleigh Indira Smith Doris Song Scarlett Song Katharine Soutter Isabella Soutter Alexa Sowerby Henry Speer William (Billy) Speer Sophie Sprott Matisse Stafford Chamonix Stafford Chloe Stansfield Claire Stanway

Year 8 5 3 1 10 5 3 12 6 6 10 ELC 8 9 7 5 12 ELC 10 5 4 11 5 10 8 10 11 8 9 10 12 9 7 10 7 11 12 12 9 4 6 9 9 6 ELC 10 7 11 10 10 6 8 11 7 2 ELC 12 6 9 10 9 7 6 ELC ELC 2 10 8 10 8

Student Name Nina Steedman Violet Stephens Charlotte Stern Georgia Stoupas Emerson Stuchbery Yidan (Chloe) Su Yuyi (Elsa) Su May Sutton Alice Sutton Annabel Sweetnam Elizabeth Switkowski Henri Switkowski Harriet Syme Georgia Szer Lucia Tabbagh Matilda Talbot-Gibson James Tan Yifei (Angela) Tang Xinglu (Yuki) Tang Jiaxin (Jasmine) Tao Bella Tarrant Lily Taylor Annabel Taylor Ariya Taylor Aary Taylor Chloe Thomas Coco Thomas Camilla Thomas Mirabelle Thomson Helena Thorburn Lara Thorn Gemma Thorn Jiayi (Lucia) Tian Mia Tien Emma Tien Andrea Ting Chui Iu Yoyo (Yoyo) To Rafael (Rafi) Toscano Charlotte Triolo Emily (Milly) Tulloch Alessia Tzelepis Charlotte Upton Mia Upton Giselle Upton Lily Van der Venne Pippa Van der Venne Emily Venema Lucy Venema Bridget Vogel-Paul Georgina Vote Hazel Vujovich Ruby Wake Linda Wan Caitlin Wang Natalie Wang Ziqi Wang Meihan (Amy) Wang Xiaoshan (Anny) Wang Xinyi (Celina) Wang Elaine Wang Jiayi (Emma) Wang Jingrui (Grace) Wang Hailu (Lucy) Wang Yueyi (Selina) Wang Xinyi (Sophia) Wang Yuetong (Elsa) Wang Miranda Ware Lucinda Webster Xin Yan (Vita) Wei Rhea Werner

Year 2 7 12 11 12 10 5 7 7 12 2 ELC 8 10 10 8 ELC 10 10 12 ELC 10 8 ELC ELC 7 4 4 6 12 11 8 8 1 ELC 10 10 ELC 4 8 12 9 7 7 7 5 5 3 12 12 7 11 8 10 8 8 4 11 8 8 10 7 11 6 10 6 10 ELC 4 9

Student Name Scarlet Westaway Jasmine Westaway Eliza White Jemima Wilcox Camilla (Millie) Wilkins Isabella Wilkins Sophie Williams Pia Wilson Clementine Wilson Hazel Wilson Stella Wilson Lola Wilson Agnes Winzar-Sdraulig Danielle Wong Yui Hay (Hazel) Wong Charlotte Wood Amelia Wood Elizabeth Woodruff Christina Wu Abby Wu Selina Wu Emily Wu Shiyun (Rose) Xia Amber Xu Sixian (Cindy) Xu Jieya (Coco) Xu Xinyi (Sherry) Xue Jessica Yang Anita Yang Hao (Bella) Yang Zhi Qing (Emma) Yang Zixuan (Grace) Yang Jisu Yang Qing Chun (Joanna) Yang Xi (Selina) Yao Wing (Mavis) Yau Simone Yazbek Julius Yazbek Ella Ye Lan-Tian Yen-West Melanie Young Angela Yu Sienna Yu Xiang (Helen) Yu Xueqi (Shirley) Yu Pia Zayontz Sara Zayontz Salina Zhang Yutong (Alisa) Zhang Xinyu (Cindy) Zhang Wanjia (Joy) Zhang Tszki (Lily) Zhang Yichen (Lydia) Zhang Hemin (Michelle) Zhang Ziqi (Miranda) Zhang Ziyi (Selina) Zhang Qiran (Susan) Zhang Wei (Wendy) Zhang Zixuan (Sunny) Zhao Yuting (Maggie) Zheng Xi (Sissi) Zheng Minqi (Angel) Zhou Wei (Doris) Zhou Hexuan (Helena) Zhou Zihan (Jessica) Zhou Alleria (Alleria) Zhu Jiali (Erena) Zhu Jialing (Fiona) Zhu Sylvanas Zhu

Year 9 4 11 10 ELC 4 12 10 9 6 12 6 10 9 11 9 2 1 10 ELC ELC ELC 7 ELC 8 9 9 12 12 11 11 10 9 9 8 11 5 ELC 11 11 8 11 4 9 7 11 12 3 9 7 8 9 8 5 12 12 8 10 9 10 9 8 10 8 11 1 5 9 2

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FROM THE ELC COORDINATORS

FROM THE HEAD OF ELC As the children progress through their educational journey in the Early Learning Centre, it is always wonderful to observe their learning and growth. There are several key aspects of this learning and growth encouraged and nurtured throughout the year. With the coming together of a new learning community, it is essential that the children begin to form relationships and connections with educators and peers. This year the children have formed connections with others and learnt what it means to belong to a group. This is integral to the children’s learning. Through opportunities to work in small and large groups the children began to develop the ability to lead, follow, collaborate and problem solve. The children developed a sense of agency as they voiced their thoughts and ideas and made decisions as a group for their shared learning. Respect is integral to all interactions within a community. The children have been encouraged to demonstrate respect through actively listening to one another, taking into consideration other points of view and being inclusive in their play. The children were also encouraged to respect their learning environment by taking responsibility for, and care of, equipment and materials. Respect for the natural environment was also promoted as the children learnt to take care of the living plants and creatures in the outdoors. Resilience has also been promoted and encouraged. It is essential that the children develop the ability to be flexible, adapt to change or unexpected events, and bounce back when things do not go to plan. As the year unfolded with a Term 3 pivot to

the Learn@Home program, the children were presented with a change in routine, program and connection to their usual learning community. Through this period they demonstrated incredible resilience, adapting to learning in the digital landscape, learning to interact in different ways, developing new skills and gaining independence. The children have been provided with many opportunities to explore, investigate, imagine and wonder. Through the classroom programs, the children’s interests and inquiries were explored using the ‘hundred languages’. They were provided with a range of materials, equipment and resources to explore and experience many different ‘languages’ and take their learning to a deeper level over time. When children are provided with intelligent materials, an inspiring environment and opportunities to express themselves, we observe young children as capable learners who think in more complex and abstract ways. “The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences.” LORIS MALAGUZZI

We acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful learning and growth that has taken place in Campbell House this year. It has been a privilege to share the learning journey with the children and their families.

Ms Sarah Bethune Head of ELC

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BLUE GUM TITLE ROOM

The Blue Gum Room children began the year with great anticipation, excitement and curiosity. They ventured on a learning journey filled with opportunities to explore, investigate, discover and play. Our focus began with developing independence and furthering the children’s understanding of what it means to be a community of learners who respect and care for each other. Paramount to this is the importance of establishing positive relationships with their educators and peers. This provided a strong sense of belonging and connection to our Blue Gum Room community. Our first investigation was inspired by the children’s summer holiday adventures. We learnt about boats and sea life. Children made speed boats, submarines, boat houses and even an impressive yacht! We followed this with a collaborative project to create our own ‘lighthouse’ using an array of art materials. Throughout the year, social-dramatic play areas have been established in the classroom, including the ‘Café’ and ‘Hospital’. These play spaces encouraged the children to share ideas, problem-solve, use their imagination, and take on different roles. It also provided opportunities to extend the children’s learning by creating a menu, as well as cooking items

together. A special visit from our School Nurse, Sally, supported the children’s learning about hospitals and the roles of doctors and nurses. Further inquiries included, learning about maps and exploring Indigenous culture and perspectives. We also looked at families and the powerful influence they play in our lives. The pivot to home-based learning occurred in the second half of Term 3, with the implementation of the Learn@Home Program. The children displayed great resilience and autonomy as they embarked on a new way of learning, with the flexibility and wonderful support from their families. The children engaged in online Teams meetings with their educators and were offered a range of experiences to develop their emotional, physical and cognitive development. Some of the learning offerings focused on nature, well-being, Australian animals, STEM, and independent skills. Throughout year, the children have grown individually and as a community of learners. They are ready to embrace the next stage of their learning journey.

Mrs Helen Nicolaou Blue Gum Room Teacher

WARATAH ROOM

“The story unfolds without spoken words, but they are here in disguise, pervading the children’s experiences in a secret stream that ensures the continuance of dialogue and reciprocity, the feeling of being alive, and listened to, and understood.” – LORIS MALAGUZZI, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

The Waratah Room children’s interests have seen them undertake roles of explorers, botanists, carers for country, technology users and artists, as they played and learned alongside one another. The excitement the children shared as creators and inquirers led to spirited discussions and investigations, both in the indoor learning environment, the outdoor setting and in their own homes. In partnership with their teachers, the children have discussed and learned about a range of different aspects pertaining to themselves, others and the world. Over the course of the year, the Waratah Room children have been invited to partake in an inquiry project wherein they were encouraged to share meaningful stories using the lens of ‘Gratitude’. This idea connects with both the St Catherine’s School Values and broader learning by way of a project framed as ‘Self. Others.

World.’ The intention of this exploration and associated learning experiences was to consider that by connecting to the self you can then relate to others and fully experience the world. The children enjoyed carrying out a thorough exploration regarding the importance of compassion. A focus upon socialemotional wellbeing was promoted by way of a ‘Kindness Project’. The objective was to cultivate and promote positive, character-building learning experiences; teaching love, kindness and gratitude. The Waratah Room children were invited to show their ‘acts of kindness’ by way of drawing, photography, explaining, singing, painting and sculpting. Play, creativity and wonder have formed the foundation for a range of learning experiences this year. The children have extended upon their love of learning with a strong sense of resilience, gentle self-awareness and an understanding of the fundamental importance of connection and community; a feeling of deep relatedness and experiencing a profound sense of belonging. Absolutely united, perfectly unique and constantly communicating…

Miss Kristina Schrader Waratah Room Teacher

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BANKSIA ROOM

In Banksia Room, St Catherine’s School’s 125 birthday provided the catalyst for an inquiry about the School. Throughout this project, the children were encouraged to think deeply, observe and reflect, and consider what they would like to know about St Catherine’s. Educators provoked the children’s interest in the School Crest, inviting them to represent it through painting and drawing. They later revisited this experience using wool to sew the Crest. The interest in the School Crest, and questions about where it could be found in the School, created an opportunity for the children to explore the School documenting the Crests and a map of the path taken. The children’s interest in mapping was extended as they explored the purpose of maps as well as creating 3D maps. A digital tour of the School was offered on the classroom computer and the children were excited when they found Sherren House. This interest led to the children moving to various parts of the School to sketch some of the main buildings. In Term 2, the children continued to pursue their interest in mapping through the creation of a collaborative map of the

School on a whiteboard. The children used clay sculpture and wood collage as a medium to represent the School buildings and explore balance and symmetry. The whiteboard map was presented to the children as a problem, educators asking them how we can keep it. The children suggested sewing a map of the School and cooperated to transfer the map, selecting what they would add. The children also created a guidebook of St Catherine’s School as a compilation of their learning. Throughout Term 3, the children explored the School Values. The children thought about what these Values were and what they might look like in the ELC. The children engaged in learning about community, connection, reflection and explored differing perspectives. They developed their curiosity, creativity, cooperation, perseverance and gratitude. Their curiosity and engagement in learning has facilitated their development as individuals, learners and as a group, connected to one another, their place and the broader School community.

Miss Nadia Durrant Banksia Room

WATTLE ROOM

As the children in Wattle Room continued their learning journeys in the ELC, they have shared a year highlighted by growth, learning and discovery. This year, children explored their sense of identity through creating self-portraits using different ‘languages’. The children began the year by exploring the ‘language of drawing’ to create a self-portrait, using black markers, which encourages the children to focus on the lines they draw and results in more detailed images. The ‘language of collage’ was then explored with the children. They were provided with coloured paper of varying shades and tones to create a collage representation of their face. The children also used the ‘language of clay’ to create a self-portrait, creating their own unique self-portrait. Another language was the ‘language of printing’, using printing foam to draw their self-portrait on and using this to create a print. It was a wonderful experience to watch the children’s expressions as they revealed their printed face. We also explored the ‘language of wire’ with children creating faces with wire in great detail, to include all the features of their faces. Exploring the ‘self’ through

different languages deepens the children’s understanding of who they are and fosters a strong sense of identity. An interest in castles also emerged and was explored using different ‘languages’. Initially the children drew castles and used watercolour paints or dyes. As they drew they shared their knowledge and also learnt about castles. The children were invited to use the ‘language of sewing’ to represent their knowledge of castles. They drew castles on fabric and used fine needles and thread to sew along their outline. This year the children demonstrated an interest in bees. We drew bees, had discussions to share their thinking, as well as undertaking research. The children drew bee hives and examined honeycomb as well as tasting it. It has been a privilege to be involved in the children’s learning journeys this year, to see their confidence grow, their inquisitive minds develop and their sense of wonder shine.

Ms Zoe Swindells Wattle Room Teacher

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JUNIOR SCHOOL

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL The recent development of St Catherine’s Strategic Plan, Towards 2025, has provided opportunity to clearly define the unique and exceptional journey of the ‘whole child’ within the warmth and care of the Barbreck environment.

in addition to Learning Interventions. As the Junior School Educational Psychologist, Ms Fiona Ganino-Day, provided a heightened level of care for students and their families throughout the challenges of COVID-19.

This strategic focus has encompassed the development of the Barbreck Strategy which articulates the carefully crafted design of our Academic and Co-curricular programs, combined with our personalised approach that recognises and nurtures every Barbreck girl’s ability and potential – academically, physically, socially and emotionally.

Our close relationship with the Campbell House ELC children was again fostered through the Four-Leaf Clover Program, providing social connections between the Year 4 Barbreck girls and 4YO ELC children. This year, the program was extended to unite our Year 3 girls with the 3YO children in the ELC. The visible care and compassion shown by our Barbreck girls for the much younger ELC children, was a delight to witness, as was their increasing self-confidence and skills revealing an emerging independence and accountability.

The Confucius quote ‘the key to success is often the ability to adapt’ is one that is most pertinent this year, given the number of COVID-19 enforced lockdowns and, in most instances, only a day’s notice between on-campus teaching and learning to teaching and learning from home. Our ability to adapt was well honed throughout the year, showcasing the dedication and expertise of our teachers, and the tremendous capacity of our girls to take it all in their stride, demonstrating both a growth mindset and positive attitude. The amazing Barbreck community, once again rallied around the School and provided tremendous support to each other in a show of true community spirit! Throughout the year, the Barbreck teaching team have enjoyed a continued focus on developing their knowledge and skills as we implemented the Gradual Release of Responsibility as our core classroom practice. In addition to this, key staff members have immersed themselves in a series of intensive professional learning programs. Most notably, Miss Annie Taylor and Mrs Courtney O’Brien, who completed the Sounds Write Program. This signature spelling program aims to guide and support the phonological development of girls in the all-important Foundation years (Prep to Year 2). The Collegial Practice Program expanded to include an offering of Numeracy Support, taught by Mrs Jess Easton, and our Years 5 and 6 students enjoyed the newly developed Ambassador Leadership Program, encompassing the much treasured ‘Archive Her Story’ project for Year 6 students, established as a new tradition in their final year of Barbreck. Our teaching staff was undoubtedly strengthened with the commencement of Mrs Jodie Bacon offering her extensive experience in literacy development and Mrs Elka Gaensler as the Head of Learning Plus, with her wide-ranging Master qualifications extending across Gifted and Talented programs,

Despite the lockdowns this year, our Co-curricular programs expanded to include a much-loved return of the Barbreck Dance program featuring Ballet and Jazz. Our interest in Netball also grew, leading to the creation of a St Catherine’s Netball Club, providing opportunity to compete within the Prahran Netball Association, under the banner of St Catherine’s. As a key component of Towards 2025, we wish for girls to ‘find their voice’ and participate in active decision-making within the School. Our current Year 6 cohort determined the need for a Barbreck Outdoor Stage, in addition to a place for quiet outdoor reading. These ideas led to the creation of two new spaces, complete with colourful beanbags to lounge in and a playful stage in which to enact concerts, dance shows and plays. This year, the Years 3 and 5 NAPLAN results again showed the depth of improvement of our students as they transition through the junior years. The data revealed an increase across Numeracy and Literacy scales compared to that of previous results, noting the 2019 achievements proved St Catherine’s to be the best performing Junior School in the region. With consideration to the two years of learning that has been heavily impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns, these academic results are exemplary, and reveal the dedication of our teachers, and the hard work and willingness of our students to always try their best. On a personal note, I take this opportunity to share my thanks to all staff and family members for their continued support of our wonderful Junior School. “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller.

Ms Karen McArdle Head of Junior School

JUNIOR SCHOOL

JUNIOR SCHOOL LEADERS We both love St Catherine’s with all our hearts. This School makes us all feel comfortable and safe, just like being at home. We wanted to work hard making Barbreck the best school for you pledging we would be diligent in our efforts, considerate in our actions and kind and respectful in our interactions. As such, we spent much time considering our theme for the year ‘Believe’. Last year was rough, so we wanted to believe 2021 was going to be the best year ever! We also believe, girls need to believe in themselves. We wanted girls to move into a positive mindset and believe they could accomplish and succeed. We wanted girls, to trust themselves, think carefully, take considered risks with learning and trying new things, have a thoughtful and caring voice, put themselves forward and believe they are worthy of consideration. We also believe, girls should build a sisterhood where we believe in each other, respect each other, encourage each other, and support each other. We also believe in our School and teachers to look after us, guide us, teach us, support us, encourage us, and educate us to the best of our abilities. We believe in Barbreck. Because, as your Junior School Captains – Girls, we believe in you. 1

We have been so proud of the way Barbreck girls have shown perseverance, dedication, and a positive attitude. We have been inspired by everyone spreading kindness and by the dedication of our wonderful teachers who have gone above and beyond to help everyone. We believe in you and we can see you have learnt to believe in yourselves!

Claudia Driver and Chloe Nash Barbreck School Co-Captains

YEAR 6 LEADERS

Back Row: Pernilla Coleman, Mirabelle Thomson, Clara Calvert, Hazel Wilson, Claudia Driver, Lucille (Lulu) Parfit, Abeni Guzzardi. Second Row: Xiyuan (Cici) Lu, Yuetong (Elsa) Wang, Sienna Conway, Grace Mitsikas, Leah Kaplan, Lissette Shu. Teacher: Mrs Jodie Bacon. Front Row: Mia Buchler, Anna Shears, Polly Moir, Nina Portnoy, Kerry Ren, Olivia Barr, Alexa (Lexie) Sowerby.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

1. Captains Claudia Driver and Chloe Nash 2

2. House Captains Olivia Barr (HK), Polly Moir (LT), Xiyuan (Cici) Lu (HK), Grace Mitsikas (D), Clara Calvert (LT), Isla Morris (D), Chloe Handbury (BB), Milla Cohen (BB) 3. Co-curricular Captains Yuetong (Elsa) Wang (Cross Country), Nina Portnoy (Library), Olivia Grasso (Music), Tiffany Shen (Music), Piper Pascoe (Snowsports), Mirabelle Thomson (Library), Adelaide Lempriere (Snowsports), Ziabella (Zia) Armstrong (Swimming), Charlotte Bell (Swimming) and Leah Kaplan (Cross Country)

YEAR 6 LEADERS

Back Row: Adelaide Lempriere, Zhiyi (Eva) Mao, Tiffany Shen, Piper Pascoe, Fleur Angenent, Lola Wilson, Olivia Grasso. Second Row: Ziabella (Zia) Armstrong, Charlotte Bell, Indira Smith, Yueyi (Selina) Wang, Isla Morris, Yingying Ren. Teacher: Ms Sandra Ching Front Row: Annabel Arnold, Chloe Nash, Milla Cohen, Maddison Buckley, Chloe Handbury, Louisa Liao, Angeline Chiang. Absent: Bella Eason.

ART

1 Camilla (Millie) Wilkins Prep T; 2 Liana Lam 5FW; 3 Alleria Zhu Year 1; 4 Alice Mackenzie Year 2; 5 Jemimah O’Brien Year 3S; 6 Grace Mitsikas 6B; 7 Lucy Venema Year 3S; 8 Ashley Siswanto Year 2; 9 Lily Jamieson Prep T; 10 Xiner (Cindy) Chen 5KW; 11 Ruby Figiel Year 4T; 12 Louisa Liao 6C; 13 Alexandra Pitt 4I; 14 Claudia Pagnin Year 1

In 2021, the Barbreck Art program operated in the wonderful Art Studio at School, as well as online during our Learn@Home program. As with last year, student artists were required to self-guide and self-evaluate their art practice whilst completing a task. These attributes can be difficult to maintain for any artist and especially for school children, who thrive on guidance and affirmation from peers and teachers. 6

Despite the challenging learning environment, Barbreck artists were always enthusiastic and willing to try new techniques and provide support for one another. Collaborating with other teachers and subjects is always part of Barbreck Art. This year we chose the Wizard of Oz as the subject of one of our cross curricular projects. The whole Junior School was involved in the ‘Make Your Own Ruby Slipper’ competition and the Years 5 and 6 cohort created wonderful book art sculptures of a Wizard of Oz scene. Sharing artwork online was always refreshing, enabling students to see each other’s reactions to Toy Adventure short films and photos, alongside narrations. This was a really positive and highly entertaining experience. Art Club was adjusted to complement the online Art program. Friday lunchtimes, we met as a group to share any at home ‘arting’ and crafting. As well as the online Art Quiz which was always hotly contested by all. Resourcefulness and determination were skills that were tested and refined during Barbreck Art this year. All students should be proud of what they have achieved.

Mrs Virginia Guest Barbreck Art Teacher 7

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LIBRARY FRENCH

Barbreck Library was a hub for our School community during onsite learning in 2021. Every morning our beautiful library space was filled with activity with girls from Prep to Year 6 excited to borrow new books, recommend and share their readings and discover new authors or series. Participation in library competitions was also widespread. The ‘Unjumble Me’ word was a popular dinner conversation with families along with ‘Guess the Book’ – a jar filled with a shredded popular fiction cover. We were fortunate to have published author Katie Jones (Bartley ‘00) visit, where she generously shared some writing tips and strategies. Katie, an Old Girl of St Catherine’s, stressed to our Years 5 and 6 girls the importance of setting time each day to write. The girls were so inspired by Katie, with some entering local writing competitions with great success. Our Library Captains Mirabelle Thomson and Nina Portnoy consistently displayed values of dedication and leadership, presenting Library News at assembly, supervising lunchtime activities, assisting with the organisation of competitions and helping with the circulation of books. Online learning meant ‘Dress Up as a Character Day’ for Book Week took place at home, where the girl’s creativity and enthusiasm shone through with their costumes. During Book Week, all students enjoyed a performance of the CBCA shortlisted book, Your Birthday was the Best.

Mrs Cindy Requin Barbreck Librarian

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Library Captains – Mirabelle Thomson and Nina Portnoy

Catherine Barry as Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Grace Chatfield as Willy Wonka and Alexia Chatfield as Anne of Green Gables

Salina Zhang as Marie Antoinette

Angela Pop adding Library books preparing for ELC take home packages

Louisa Liao as Mozart

Eva Franes Cid as Tashi

Amelie Lane as Harry Potter

Olivia Grasso as Queen of Hearts

10 Ruby Figiel as Klee from Manga 11 Author Katie Jones (Bartley ’00) sharing her first novel Storybook House 12 Mrs Cindy Requin as Woody from Toy Story 13 Liana Lam as Katniss from Hunger Games 14 Author Katie Jones (Bartley ’00) sharing her first novel Storybook House

MUSIC FRENCH

In Term 1, Junior School students gathered at St John’s Anglican Church to celebrate Easter through singing, prayers and instrumental music. The service included contributions from our auditioned Choir, the Epstein Singers, and the Years 5 and 6 String Ensemble. The Special Visitors’ Day in Term 2 was a highlight, providing our Prep to Year 3 students the opportunity to perform to an audience. The concert opened with the African greeting song, Funga Alafia, accompanied by Prep students playing the djembe drums. The Choirs loved sharing their songs, and enjoyed the audience singing along to some well-known favourites. The concert drew to a close with the Percussion Ensemble. To accommodate the increasing number of Junior School performers, additional Music Recitals were added each term. The online platform enabled a wider audience, with friends, staff and families logging on to enjoy these concerts. This show of support and connection has been a great source of encouragement for our young musicians throughout 2021. The classroom Music program and the range of Co-curricular ensembles on offer have continued to encourage our students to extend their skills and performance experiences. While online learning was not the same as face to face, it did provide an opportunity to connect and explore new and creative learning together. The Wizard of Oz production for our Upper Primary students was an example of this. The girls had a great deal of fun finding places around their homes to film segments of the show. Congratulations to the whole cast of The Wizard of Oz.

Music has the power to uplift, inspire and recharge our minds, so a big thank you to the Barbreck students for sharing your music with us in 2021.

Mrs Melissa Dods Junior School Music Coordinator

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Langley Choir share their singing at the Special Visitor’s Day

Ella Pattison, Grace Chatfield and Amelia Wood perform as part of the Year 2 String Program

Catherine Barry and Ashley Siswanto celebrate the Easter story through singing at the Junior School Easter Service

Isabella Hampson, Evie Joseph and Amelia Guo enjoy playing the marimba

Years 5 & 6 Strings perform at the Junior School Easter Service

The Langley Choir love singing to an audience

Samara Grinsell performing from home as part of a Junior School Music Recital

Filming The Wizard of Oz online

The Epstein Singers perform Angels by Ian Jefferson at the Junior School Easter Service

10 Annika Gill performing at an online Music Recital 11 Breakfast with Epstein – our online rehearsal

WIZARD FRENCH OF OZ

Alexia Chatfield as one of the Three Tots

Camilla Aberdeen as Dorothy

Ava Hewitt, Clara Barry, Olivia Grasso, Camilla Aberdeen and Jiali (Erena) Zhu

Milla Cohen as Glinda The Good Witch

Ava Hewitt as Toto the dog

Jiali (Erena) Zhu as Lion

Emily Venema in The Emerald City

Liana Lam as Nikko

Olivia Grasso as Scarecrow

10 Clara Barry as Tin Man 11 Olivia Batt, Berry Roberts, Pippa Van der Venne (behind) Carla Martuccio and Jemima Gray

The Wizard of Oz is a classic heart-warming piece of theatre, telling the story of Dorothy, a young Kansas girl who yearns for adventure and soon finds it when a Tornado whisks her and her dog Toto out of their home to the magical land of Oz.

12 Louisa Liao, Olivia Barr, Nina Portnoy and Polly Moir

Copious memorable quotes could have been chosen to represent St Catherine’s Junior School production of The Wizard of Oz. “There is no place like home” or “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” However, none felt as true to the incredible spirit, determination and courage the Years 5 and 6 students showed over this production period, as much as, “True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid…” (L.Frank Baum, 1900)

13 Group rehearsal 14 Simone Yazbek as a Munchkin 15 Follow the yellow brick road – Olivia Grasso, Camilla Aberdeen, Jiali (Erena) Zhu and Clara Barry

Whilst the production may not have presented danger, there were many unpredictable circumstances that affected our rehearsal process. Realising a ‘live’ performance was not possible, we embarked on a whole new journey. Costumes were sent home and filming began in earnest. The result was a compilation video, showcasing our wonderful cast rising to a new challenge with energy, enthusiasm and courage in all elements; from practising their dances, to singing songs and rehearsing and developing their characters before filming and uploading their finished piece.

The cast members have been so flexible, working together to transform the Wizard of Oz into a memorable and incredible St Catherine’s production. Congratulations to the Years 5 and 6 students. The show did go on!

Mrs Melissa Dods Junior School Music Coordinator

JUNIOR SCHOOL

HEALTH 1

Year 1 students looking at packaged food labelling

Year 2 girls role playing a visit to the doctor

This year, Barbreck students from Prep to Year 4 were delighted to learn within a dedicated Health specialist class. Students in Years 5 and 6 had several sessions per term covering a range of Health-related topics.

The Prep students enjoyed one of our online lessons expressing the emotions of sad, angry and happy

Initially the girls explored ideas on their identity, describing personal achievements and sharing how it has influenced their personal identities.

Year 2 girls proudly displaying their five food group drawings

The Prep students sorting packaged food into ‘sometimes’ and ‘always’ foods

Year 3 students examined their own lunches and identified healthy foods

The girls also explored the different relationships in their lives, identifying those that make them feel loved, safe and supported. They named trusted people in their community who can help them stay safe and healthy and enjoyed the roleplay scenarios and safety videos offered in class. A highlight for the girls and for me has been our open discussions regarding areas they are curious about. Many questions, to be answered during class discussions, were placed in the Question Box. People with disabilities and the Para-Olympics, dangerous animals, puberty and babies were some of the topics raised. Exploring how eating healthy foods can influence health and wellbeing was well received as we investigated the healthy eating guide and sorting foods into the five food groups.

Nervous giggles were heard initially from Years 5 and 6 students during our sessions on puberty. However, by the end of our sessions the girls were well informed, more confident and knowledgeable on what to expect as they grow and develop. As our lessons continued throughout the year the girls were proud of how far they had come and felt confident in being prepared for their journey into adulthood.

Mrs Jenny De Nardis Barbreck Health and Physical Education Teacher

DEBATING 1

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Barbreck Debaters switched seamlessly between debating at School to online.

With a dedicated group of Year 10 coaches, they rapidly developed their skills in defining the proposition, planning the team line and split and rebutting the opposition in a supportive team environment.

Alexa (Lexie) Sowerby, Mirabelle Thomson, Nina Portnoy, Claudia Driver, Lissette Shu, Olivia Grasso and Tiffany Shen

Lissette Shu, Tiffany Shen, Nina Portnoy and Alexa (Lexie) Sowerby

The propositions debated were issues close to the heart of debaters. Therefore, staying true to the Debating Club motto, based on a quote from Desmond Tutu, “Don’t get loud, get a better argument,” the debaters learnt to put their personal opinions aside in order to argue their case effectively. Propositions argued in the 2021 season included: ‘That competitive sport should be banned in primary school’ and ‘That parents should give their children pocket money’. All teams exhibited great debating skills, putting in tremendous work to showcase their hidden talent. The debaters displayed confidence in presenting their arguments before an audience. The Barbreck debaters were fortunate to have the Senior School Captains of Debating and Public Speaking, Victoria Patsakos and Jessica Yang, as guest Adjudicators. They learnt much from the feedback which will stand them in good stead. Although debates have a winner and an award for best speaker, the debates in Barbreck always conclude on a joyous note. Congratulations to all students for another year well-argued.

Mrs Susan Duffy Debating Coordinator

BLUE RIBBON SPIRIT 1

Alice Mackenzie – Scavenger Hunt creation – a mobile

Cate Barry – Scavenger Hunt creation – a mobile

Claudia Driver, Holly Farrer and Chloe Nash

Whilst Learn@Home was great for avoiding the morning rush to get to School, it meant weeks apart from each other. Again, 2021 saw us drawing on our sense of community, the Blue Ribbon Spirit, to keep us together. Mrs Guest arranged a Masterpieces Competition. Students reproduced famous works of art by posing, sometimes with their pets. All entries displayed great humour and creativity. To complement The Wizard of Oz, there was the Ruby Shoes Competition. Students were asked to decorate a pair of ruby shoes. The categories encouraged girls to think outside the shoe box. Miss Wardlaw organised the Science Week Competition. The theme was Food: Different by Design. The task was to create a picture, with food. Naturally, it could be eaten afterwards! Ms McArdle had everyone on their toes with a Scavenger Hunt, which became a race to the camera to show your treasure and there was the Chef’s Hat Breakfast to celebrate Father’s Day. All of this was brought together at Friday Assemblies which assumed an even greater significance during lockdown. Each week, there were musical performances, cooking demonstrations, science experiments and sports news. Claudia and Chloe’s interview with Holly Farrer (5KW) was especially inspiring. Based on research completed in class, Holly made the decision to donate her birthday presents to the Smith Family. What a beautiful example of the Blue Ribbon spirit, always thinking of others.

Mrs Susan Duffy ELS Teacher

FRENCH

In 2021, Junior School French had a presence in both the Barbreck Languages Lab and in the home as part of the Learn@Home program. Students from Prep to Year 6 worked hard online to overcome the challenges associated with speaking, reading, listening and writing in French online. Opportunities on campus were cherished and enjoyed, with students engaging in the classroom routines, conversations, theatre and writing exercises. Weekly ELC French sessions began in Term 2, occurring either in physical format through visits to the ELC or via Teams meetings. ELC students enjoyed playing with and exploring colours, numbers, verbs and actions. Students in Prep enjoyed forming sentences about, La Poule Maboule, through puppet performances, narrative songs and reading activities. Year 1 enjoyed expanding their French vocabulary and understanding whilst learning the story Le petit chat cherche une famille. Year 2 engaged with more complex vocabulary through the children’s story Le chat et la lune. Year 3 enjoyed performing Les Trois Petits Cochons, whilst Year 4 students were encouraged to expand their French knowledge through the more challenging text Boucles Violettes et les Trois Ours. Our Years 5 and 6 students were introduced to creative writing through the stories Comment y aller? and Salut, mon ami! Many students involved themselves passionately in the weekly language extension French groups; French Early Birds continued for new students of French each Monday morning, whilst the conversation group ‘L’Equipe’ provided an opportunity for students to try more advanced speaking techniques.

Monsieur Andrew Gold French Teacher

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Year 2 students Yolanda Gu, Ashley Siswanto and Sophie Sprott enjoy walking in the Mardi Gras 2021 Parade to the Barbreck Village Green

Lila Read (Year 5) concentrating when flipping a crepe during Fête de la Chandeleur

Student Ruby Figiel (Year 4) enjoying the Crêpe-flipping traditional game as part of the 2021 Mardi Gras celebration

Students from Year 4 enjoy the warm-up routine involving French introductions and pleasantries

Students with decorative masks designed for the ‘Mardi Gras’ festival

FRENCH ENVIRONMENT 1

Holly Farrer and Alexia Chatfield weeding

Zhiyi (Eva) Mao and Isla Morris exploring composting

Chloe Nash attending to the veggie garden

Hemin (Michelle) Zhang enjoying the veggie garden

Holly Farrer, Alexia Chatfield and Berry Roberts presenting Plastic Free July at assembly with the visual prompt of the Earth

The Environment Club provides a space for like-minded girls to join together and share their ideas on how we can help improve our School, our home and the global environment. This year our environment and the places we spend our time were brought even further to the forefront. The girls once again embraced their connection with nature, enjoying being outdoors and taking time away from technology. While at School we spent our time tending to the vegetable garden. The girls learnt the difference between a weed, a herb and a vegetable. They also explored how to grow a vegetable from a seed. A very delicate process that involves a lot of water and patience in the early days. We began to use the new compost bin, and the girls explored the importance of composting and how this plays a role in reducing our waste footprint. Composting was embraced by the younger Year levels which was heart-warming to see. In connecting with the community, bread tags were a hot commodity as classes tried to collect the most bread tags. Once donated, the tags will be recycled locally, raising funds to buy wheelchairs for disadvantaged people.To top off the year, the girls spotted our resident family of Tawny Frogmouths, along with their baby. Whether learning at School or from home, the girls should be proud of their enthusiasm, creative ideas and genuine desire to look after planet Earth. The girls would like to thank Ms Schilte for her passion and dedication. The Club would not have occurred without her.

Ms Simone Schilte and Miss Annie Taylor Environment Committee Teachers

STEM 1

4 1. Everleigh Mackenzie and Hannah Engelbrecht 2. Grace Chatfield 3. Sophie Sprott 4. Alexia Chatfield 5. Alice Mackenzie and Ella Pattison 6. Jiali (Erena) Zhu and Lila Read

Investigations, experiments, design, construction, coding, online lessons and fun are just some of the words to describe STEM this year. All students in Barbreck code. They may be first timers or have several years’ experience and regardless of their level, they love it! Through the program Tynker, students learned coding basics through engaging with game-based coding challenges and working on their own programs. The girls’ skills and knowledge developed rapidly and they were able to complete incredibly complex tasks with ease. As young scientists, students of all Year levels learned about Biological Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, Physical Sciences and Chemical Sciences. They studied the world around them and galaxies far beyond. Working online presented challenges for performing experiments, however students were able to learn from online examples and demonstrate their knowledge through Kahoots, making videos, submitting work or participating in online quizzes and games. Barbreck has many talented young thinkers with inquisitive minds. I have no doubt many of our current students have big futures in STEM related fields. In years to come, I expect to see doctors, scientists, computer programmers, engineers and maybe even an astronaut or a Noble Prize recipient. I congratulate all students on their efforts this year. Their resilience, attitude and ability to smile and laugh despite COVID-19 interruptions was impressive!

Mr Luke Russell Deputy Head of Junior School & Barbreck STEM Educator

JUNIOR SCHOOL

SPORT 1

2021 has been a very different year in Sport for Barbreck students. Due to COVID-19 the girls have been exposed to some very different sporting opportunities and experiences in 2021. Unlike 2020 we managed to hold our District Cross Country, Netball, Soccer and AFLW competitions.

Swimming In a superb display at the District Swimming Carnival, we were able to finish in outright third place narrowly behind Loreto in second place and winners Firbank. Due to our population size (second smallest school in the District) we were able to take home the Population Trophy for the third consecutive year. Our Relay performances were excellent, all producing a podium place. As a result, we had a record number of nine girls who progressed to the Division round. Zara Barr progressed in both Freestyle and Backstroke, Louisa Liao (Freestyle) and Clara Barry (Butterfly).

House Cross Country start Years 3 and 4

House Cross Country start Years 5 and 6

Teeball Champs Beaulieu Blair

11 Years State Champions Arabella Foote, Louisa Liao, Clara Calvert and Coco Lutz

Louisa Liao House Gym

House Athletics 800m Isla Morris, Chloe Handbury, Charlotte Bell and Zia Armstrong

Ten Years Freestyle Relay team of Zara Barr, Carys Dreaver, Isabella Wilkins and Imogen Herron qualified for the Division Carnival where Giselle (Gigi) Armstrong was a willing replacement for Isabella Wilkins who was unable to participate. After winning the 11 Years Freestyle Relay, the team of Louisa Liao, Clara Calvert, Coco Lutz and Arabella Foote were able to win their way from Districts to Division to Regional and finally the State Championship where they took out the gold medal.

Tennis Chloe Handbury and Milla Cohen were chosen to represent St Catherine’s at the Armadale District Competition to start our District Competitions for the year. Both girls enjoyed playing against other District schools and representing St Catherine’s.

District Netball, Soccer and AFLW During Term 2 we were able to complete Netball, Soccer and AFLW District sports in a round robin format. It was fantastic to see our girls compete with enthusiasm across these sports and represent St Catherine’s.

District Hockey Ziabella (Zia) Armstrong and Chloe Nash

Cross Country The Barbreck House Cross Country was held in the latter part of Term 1 in preparation for the Armadale District Competition in Term Two. Davis were the overall winners on House Day and we were able to train other Cross Country squad well before the District Competition. District day was a huge success with St Catherine’s finishing in outright second place and taking home the Population Trophy once again. Zara Barr was our most successful runner comfortably winning the 10 Years category whilst Isabella Wilkins (fifth), Pippa Van der Venne (seventh) and Isla Morris (fourth) also qualified for the Division Carnival. Unfortunately, COVID-19 restrictions put an end to our season and our runners were not able to progress further.

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In July, St Catherine’s took on arch rivals Lauriston in the District Hockey 7’s game. Resident Hockey expert, Milla Cohen led the way with her characteristic determination and skill, and the whole team lifted to almost get over the line. While the team was quickly organised amidst COVID-19 lockdowns, the St Catherine’s spirit and determination was ever present. Clara Calvert and Chloe Nash quickly rediscovered their Hockey skills and Isla Morris applied her competitive spirit to score a goal and be a very effective player. Lauriston scored a goal in the last minute of the game to pinch the victory six goals to five. Well done to all the students who took part and gave 100%.

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Years 3 and 4 Davis House Gym

This year’s Snowsports season kicked off with enthusiasm at the pre-season event and all seemed in readiness for the season ahead. Unfortunately, after a couple of false starts COVID-19 won out and the season was not able to facilitate an Interschools competition. Elected captains Piper Pascoe and Adelaide Lempriere were ready to rally the troops as interest seemed high in preparation for the season.

Davis Captains: Grace Mitsikas, Isla Morris; Beaulieu Blair Captains: Chloe Handbury, Milla Cohen; Holmes Kilbride Captain: Olivia Barr, Xiyuan (Cici) Lu; and Langley Templeton Captains: Polly Moir and Clara Calvert

Holmes Kilbride placed first in House Aerobics for the second year running

Zara Barr Team Vic representative for swimming

Beaulieu Blair House Aerobics

Langley Templeton House Aerobics

Snowsports Ice Skating afternoon

House Sport At Barbreck, all our Years 3 to 6 students had the opportunity to compete for their Houses in various sports. Beaulieu Blair were victorious in the House Gymnastics and T-Ball. Davis was dominant early in the year with victories in Athletics, Cross Country and Volleystars. Langley Templeton took out the House Soccer competition where Yuetong (Elsa) and Yueyi (Selina) Wang showcased their skills.

Diving Congratulations to our 12 divers, four from each age group, who all performed extremely well at the annual Armadale District Dive Carnival against Lauriston, Firbank, Korowa and Loreto. The girls trained extremely hard for this carnival and It was great to have spectators, back in the stands, cheering on the girls.

Results 10 years

A Division – Zara Barr third place.

B Division – Isabelle Byrne, Jasmine Westaway and Tania Hay all jumped and dived well.

11 Years

A Division – Ava Hewitt second place.

B Division – Clara Barry first place, Liana Lam second place, Lila Read fourth place.

12 Years

A Division – Olivia Barr first place, Chloe Nash (unplaced). B Division – Isla Morris first place, Annabel Arnold third place.

Mr Tom Crebbin Junior School Coordinator of Sport

PREP

2021 brought a new appreciation for what being at school means. The connections we build with one another are at the heart of one’s school experience. Engaging with one another is so very important and this year we had our little tribe of Preps. We started the year off celebrating the 125th birthday of St Catherine’s, where two of our very own Preps, whose mums once attended St Catherine’s, got to cut the birthday cake. Murrundindi (Wurundjeri Elder) also paid us a special visit after the ceremony as he performed Welcome to Country. The Preps’ creative talents shone through during the mask making for the French Mardi Gras and creation of Easter bonnets for the Easter Parade. Our special visitors were welcomed into our classroom with open arms as the girls performed their songs and shared their work. We celebrated our 100 days of Prep in comfort, literally, as we wore pyjamas to School. The girls also enjoyed engaging with our Year 5 buddies as we spent time building a marble run that connected the two classrooms.

During our Learn@home periods we connected online and danced our way into many meetings. The girls developed confidence in the online platform and supported one another as they explored technology to enhance their learning. Well done Prep. I have enjoyed your energy and teamwork within the classroom and am in awe of the resilience shown while learning and connecting online.

Miss Annie Taylor Prep Teacher

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Hannah Engelbrecht and Zara Datta ringing the School Bell

Prep students ready for their first Sport lesson

Everleigh Mackenzie enjoying her lunchtimes on the slide

Prep students celebrating the French celebration of Mardi Gras with masks

Prep students ready for their Easter bonnet parade

Millie (Camilla) Wilkins learning how to halve collections

Prep students celebrating the Prep 100 days with Mrs Dods and our 100 days of Prep song

Henri (Henrietta) Switkowski collecting her prize for the Easter Bonnet Parade with Year 6 students Yingying Ren and Leah Kaplan

Prep students enjoying the sunshine on their return from lockdown

10 Matisse Guzzardi enjoying phonics outside 11 Prep students wearing their pearl necklace birthday surprises from Zara 12 Lily Jamieson and her sister Isabella with the Year 5 Buddies 13 Seeren Ashmeel with her woven bag she made during Art 14 Zara Datta celebrating our 100 days of Prep with 100 pieces of Lego 13

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Claudia Pagnin, Elizabeth Woodruff and Matea Bjazevic

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Camilla Koild

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Alleria Zhu

Angela Guo

Jemima Grinsell and Rosie O’Brien

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Our year has been like an exciting boat journey. We have worked as a team to hoist our sail high as we ventured into all types of water, weather, and places near and far. We have docked in calm bays, ridden some amazing highs and when things got tough, we held on to the sides of our ship and supported each other through the days when the clouds were a bit darker, the water got a bit rougher and we did not feel so buoyant. What a privilege to captain such a ship! The girls have transitioned from face-to-face learning to the learn@home program seamlessly. They have shown courage, care and kindness to their friends every day. They have developed resilience that I believe will see them through their life-long learning journeys. The girls have published several books, both non-fiction and fiction. They became experts on Australian animals and used a cheeky seal who made the Yarra River his home in Term 3 as inspiration to write brilliant narratives. We set up a vet surgery in our classroom which was immensely popular and we practised and developed our speaking and listening skills. How fortunate we felt when we got to host our Grandparents and Special Friends in Term 2. Sharing our work with the people we love brought tears to the eyes of some very special visitors.

Mrs Courtney O’Brien Year 1 Teacher

YEAR 2

Year 2 students experienced a unique and memorable year. For a second year they have been challenged with online learning. They were quick to adapt, embracing all opportunities with a smile. Term 1 began with students learning about the continents of the World and making connections to different places. They quickly showed their drama skills performing The Land of Language at Assembly, and Naughty Amelia Jane became our favourite novel. Term 2 gave students an insight into the history of St Catherine’s and an understanding of the significant names behind our buildings and Houses. The students listened to Mrs Collister as she took us on a journey back in time. Lockdown did not interfere with our Special Visitors’ Day, as they prepared for an unforgettable day at School with their ‘special’ guest. Students sang, played their violins and shared their amazing work. Term 3 began at School, but soon saw us back into Learn@Home 5.0 and 6.0. The Olympic Games began in Tokyo. We used this opportunity to write a report on The History of the Olympics, as well as learn about the host county, Japan. The students presented their ‘How To’ procedures online and were eager to share their peacock drawings from Art.

Whilst 2021 may not have been what we wished for, it certainly provided valuable opportunities for growth in independence and developing skills to be resilient learners at such a young age!

Mrs Lola Ballis Year 2 Teacher

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Alice Mackenzie and Georgia Ktenavos during Maths problem solving

A beautiful group photo of 2B

Year 2 performing on their strings during Special Visitors’ Day

Sophie Sprott with her Olympic Torch

Amelia Wood and Sophie Sprott working together to complete a triangle made out of trapeziums, small triangles and a rhombus

Alice Mackenzie, Sylvanas Zhu, Catherine Barry, Grace Chatfield, Nina Steedman and Amelia Wood proud of their Season Sensory Poems

Catherine Barry and Nina Steedman using unifix blocks to solve a mathematical problem

Elizabeth Switkowski, Ella Pattison, Miranda Jie, Georgia Ktenavos and Ashley Siswanto having fun back in the playgound

Ivy He during Learn@Home

10 Miranda Qin and Shama Aljneibi ready to perform with their violins 11 Ella Pattison and Grace Chatfield were pleased at completing the tangram 12 Sylvanas Zhu introducing the song they were playing at Special Visitors’ Day 13 Ashley Siswanto together with her Special Visitors

14 Elizabeth Switkowski, Miranda Jie and Yolanda Gu classifying 3D shapes in a venn diagram

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Avalon Pascoe and Amelia Guo

Jemimah O’Brien ,Samara Grinsell, Nina Calvert and Aimee Davenport

Aimee Davenport and Zoe Dixon

Isabella Hampson and Evie Joseph

Samara Grinsell, Aimee Davenport, Nina Calvert, Isabelle Reichman, Avalon Pascoe, Eva Franes Cid, Amelie Lane and Jemimah O’Brien

Lucy Venema, Charlotte Ranchod

Eva Franes Cid, Salina Zhang, Amelia Guo and Zoe Dixon

Salina Zhang and Jiayi (Kitty) Huang

10 Jemimah O’Brien,Samara Grinsell, Aimee Davenport, Jiayi (Kitty) Huang, Zoe Dixon, Isabella Hampson, Nina Calvert, Evie Joseph, Salina Zhang, Amelia Guo and Eva Frances Cid 11 Evie Joseph, Amelia Guo, Jiayi (Kitty) Huang and Isabella Hampson 12 Salina Zhang, Jiayi (Kitty) Huang and Jemimah O’Brien 13 Jemimah O’Brien, Samara Grinsell and Nina Calvert 14 Lucy Venema 15 Eva Franes Cid, Samara Grinsell 16 Isabelle Reichman 17 Nina Calvert 13

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Year 3 embraced every learning opportunity, showing themselves to be perceptive and highly motivated learners. They immersed themselves in all aspects of School and approached every activity with deep curiosity, thinking and questioning, as they explored new understandings about the world and themselves. We have celebrated many events including the 125-year Celebration – with cakes, badges, speeches, music and new blue caps. Our 3LC Friendship Program provided time to share our literacy skills and love of learning. We also celebrated individual achievements, whether it was improved sentence structure in writing or learning a new times table – these have all been significant personal achievements. During Learn@Home, Year 3 celebrated every student who had a birthday, with this becoming a highlight of our screen time. These birthday celebrations were wonderful opportunities to plan, create and care for one another. They formed a significant part of our wellbeing in conjunction with the Aristotle Program. The Year 3 girls displayed patience and perseverance whilst navigating their way through Learn@Home this year. They maintained their momentum during this time and their IT skills developed exponentially!

Year 3 is a time of growing independence, but also one where guidance and security is imperative. Our students have shown grit and resilience and are more than ready for the challenges of Year 4! We could not be prouder of them.

Ms Georgina Stride, Ms Simone Schilte and Mrs Emma Stephens Year 3 Teachers

YEAR 4 FRENCH

Serena Ma and her buddy, Cressida Coote

Isabelle Byrne, Joy Lovegrove and Anna Roosenburg with their buddies, Isabella Potisomporn and Zoe McComas

Imogen Herron and Jasmine Westaway presenting at our wax museum

Year 4I visiting Illawarra – First row: Tania Hay, Vita Wei, Georgie Ayers, Alicia Lai, Sophia McKinnon. Second row: Isabella Wilkins, Zara Barr, Margaret Shao, Camilla Thomas. Third row: Imogen Herron, Alex Pitt, Joy Lovegrove, Teegan Gobel and Anna Roosenburg

Anna Roosenburg, Portia Carosa-Koziora, Isabella Wilkins, Teegan Gobel, Alexandra (Alex) Pitt and Sophia McKinnon at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Sophia McKinnon and Tania Hay problem solving using blocks

Camilla Thomas and Coco Thomas entertaining visitors at our wax museum

Chloe McMahon and Coco Thomas

Alicia Lai and Manda Milicevic enjoying buddy time

10 Georgina (Georgie) Ayres with her buddy, Aary Taylor 11 Margaret Shao, Anna Roosenburg and Jasmine Westaway preparing for the Easter Bonnet Parade 12 Teegan Gobel and Charlotte Triolo enjoying time with their buddies Bianca Ferguson and Henry Speer 13 Tania Hay as Francis Drake – online explorers presentation 14 Joy Lovegrove and Giselle (Gigi) Armstrong preparing for explorers wax museum

Year 4 have enjoyed a year with new learning experiences and memorable moments. Some of these included competing in House and District sporting events, including Cross Country and Swimming. The Four Leaf Clover Program with their ELC buddies is unique to Year 4. During their time together, they have shared books and created stories with each other. Another highlight of the year was the Explorer Wax Museum Expo where each girl researched and presented an exhibit of their explorer and proudly shared with other classes. With periods of the year working remotely, the girls adapted quickly, working independently and embracing new opportunities to collaborate online. This challenged them to take risks and acquire new skills, learning more about themselves and their peers. Here are some reflections from the Year 4 students.

“I loved meeting our buddies for the first time. I loved seeing how little minds think. My most memorable moment was when I showed my explorer project to other classes because I was confident in myself. My proudest moment was when I was learning at home and learning about fractions. At the start I didn’t understand it too well, but after some time, I was a professional at fractions!” Miya Fei – Year 4T “I overcame lockdown, how I did this was with the help and support of my friends, teachers and family.” Alicia Lai – Year 4I

Mr Tim Tainsh and Mrs Loretta Iacuone Year 4 Yeachers

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YEAR 5

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Jiali (Erena) Zhu, Emily Venema and Olivia Batt exploring the playground at Bacchus Marsh

Jemima Gray, Hemin (Michelle) Zhang, Alie Belan, Tara Pattison and Camilla Aberdeen taking part exploring the stores in Main St, Sovereign Hill

Isla Rosenberg and Isabella Jamieson enjoying their time at the Sovereign Hill playground

Arabella Foote and Ellie Rodski ready for a day of learning at the Wesleyan School

Coco Lutz, Brielle Lee and Simone Yazbek happy to be back learning at School

Xiner (Cindy) Chen and Shuao (Mia) Li happy to be back learning at School

Amelia Hyams, Liana Lam and Coco Lutz enjoying free time at the Sovereign Hill playground

Isla Rosenberg, Brielle Lee and Michelle Zhang preparing for a day at the Ragged School at Sovereign Hill

Mia’Chanel Kelly, Carla Martuccio, Annika Gill and Jemima Gray all smiles at the end of school at Sovereign Hill

10 Jemima Gray, Bridgette Axup and Brielle Lee sliding off to Sovereign Hill 11 Holly Farrer, Pippa Van der Venne and Anabelle Ranchod enjoying the playground at Bacchus Marsh 12 Alie Belan, Arabella Foote, Michelle Zhang and Jiajun (Jessica) Huang jumping with excitement as they explore the main street 13 Isla Rosenberg, Annika Gill, Clara Barry, Coco Lutz, Amelia Hyams, Isabella Jamieson, Frankie Lasky and Emily Venema climbing and smiling on the way to Sovereign Hill 14 Our Bankers, Lila Read and Ava Hewitt trading gold for shillings at Sovereign Hill 15 Missy Morley, Alexia Chatfield and Jessica Kemp Front Yuyi (Elsa) Su and Berry Roberts grateful to be back onsite in Term 4

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This year has been one of growth, resilience, teamwork and responsibility for Year 5. The girls moved fluently between school onsite to school at home, with much learning happening the entire time. With excitement and a little trepidation, the girls packed their bags for a trip back in time to the 1850s at Sovereign Hill. Proudly wearing their pinafores and bonnets for the Ragged and Wesleyan Schools, the girls immersed themselves into life as a school student on the Ballarat Goldfields. The Light and Sound Show, Aura, was a highlight of the camp and gave the girls a deep understanding about the origins of gold and the changes that came about because of the Victorian Gold Rush. Learn@Home saw the girls completing and submitting projects online, participating in shared group work using Teams channels and hosting Thursday afternoon baking with all of the Years 5 and 6 girls. Throughout this time, the girls managed themselves and their learning with maturity and responsible independence. Over the course of 2021, we welcomed several new friends to the Year 5 cohort with a warmth that St Catherine’s girls are known for. Looking back on this year, the girls can be proud of the way they have continued to care for each other. The positive energy and morale amongst the girls was constant and made for a year full of valuable learning experiences, fun and fond memories.

Ms Kirrilly Wootton and Ms Fiona Wardlaw Year 5 Teachers

YEAR 6

Faced with another challenging year, the girls have continued to show gratitude to their teachers, other students and for the learning opportunities at Barbreck. The ‘sisterhood’ that underlies the daily life in and outside of the classroom is always evident. The students’ kindness has been expressed often through letters, thoughtful gestures, emails, presentations and initiatives. As leaders, they certainly have modelled the values of consideration, compassion and thankfulness to their peers. Two activities the girls helped organise and run, were the Easter Bonnet Parade and the Chinese New Year ‘red envelopes’. The Junior School students thoroughly enjoyed these activities, and it was a wonderful opportunity to gather the community together and display and celebrate their creativity. Remote learning has been a unique experience and the manner in which the girls engaged in all subjects and the motivation to persevere with learning challenges has been outstanding. In Sport, there is always a culture of ‘train hard and work hard’ to improve their sporting skills and an enthusiasm to represent St Catherine’s at a higher level. The students’ perseverance and willingness to ask questions, contribute to discussions, display initiative, solve problems and seek support when required is a credit to their mature approach to learning. A growth mindset is a quality that will follow them into the Senior School and continue to develop.

Ms Sandra Ching and Mrs Jodie Bacon Year 6 Teachers

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Charlotte Bell, Annabel Arnold, Chloe Handbury and Adelaide Lempriere on The Village Green

Yuetong (Elsa) Wang, Clara Calvert, Sienna Conway, Grace Mitsikas, Polly Moir, Hazel Wilson, Kerry Ren, Xiyuan (Cici) Lu, Leah Kaplan, Chloe Nash, Olivia Barr, Abeni Guzzardi

Pernilla Coleman, Abeni Guzzardi, Sienna Conway (standing), Anna Shears and Nina Portnoy enjoying the gym

Annabel Arnold working on her Chinese New Year activity

Lola Wilson and Piper Pascoe working together

Zhiyi (Eva) Mao and Tiffany Shen using the exercise bikes

Isla Morris, Yueyi (Selina) Wang, Adelaide Lempriere and Indira Smith working together in class

Bella Eason, Angeline Chiang, Olivia Grasso, Yingying Ren, Ziabella (Zia) Armstrong and Milla Cohen enjoying time together in Barbreck

Alexa (Lexie) Sowerby, Mia Buchler, Claudia Driver and Lucille Parfit outside the Year 6 classrooms

10 Mirabelle Thomson, Yingying Ren, Lissette Shu and Fleur Angenent on the Red Steps 11 Chloe Handbury, Isla Morris, Olivia Barr and Charlotte Bell at Cross Country 12 Louisa Liao, Fleur Angenent and Madisson Buckley with red envelopes as part of Chinese New Year

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DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING In 2020 we adapted to the world of school online. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 has seen a continuation and refinement of this practice. However, despite these challenging circumstances St Catherine’s continued to evolve our teaching and learning approaches. This year saw the introduction of Masterclass and Independent Learning Tutorials (ILTs) for Years 10 and 11 students. Building on the advantages identified by students and teachers from online learning in 2020, St Catherine’s introduced a teaching method facilitating increased independence for students to access their learning in an asynchronous manner. The students no longer need to access a class only as it is being taught. Teachers now create Masterclass Tutorials, often in the form of a recorded video alongside other digital resources, which students access at a time of their choosing. Students can access the class multiple times and replay critical learning aspects as many times as they wish. While face to face teaching is the dominant structure at School, now, there is an alternative for students to take more control of how they receive their class learning – providing greater independence and autonomy for students. Alongside this innovation is our work with the University of Queensland and our Teaching for Thinking focus. These professional networks have led to a significant shift in teacher practice and the way teachers undertake their professional review. This shift examines what happens in the classroom and allows teachers to develop individual and team research projects examining aspects of what takes place in their classroom. Even with the enduring series of lockdowns in 2021, St Catherine’s has been busy developing and improving our teaching and learning program to ensure our students thrive and experience the best learning environment possible.

Mr Robert Marshall Deputy Principal and Director for Teaching and Learning

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SPIRIT & WELLBEING

2021 has been marked by student wellbeing, student agency and lived values.

Throughout yet another COVID-19 impacted year, the A Team aimed to create enjoyable, shared experiences for students. With limited time together, we undertook a variety of activities including bracelet making, which the girls could keep, or give to a friend. Along with this, we played Kahoot games and made gratitude lanterns to remind ourselves, and share with others, those things we are grateful for.

Through the Use Your Voice initiative and review of the School Values, students have been empowered to lead, contribute and act with character, care and persistence. The VOICES program seeks to foster Voice, Ownership, Inclusion, Compassion, Empowerment and Strength in our students. These attributes have been most evident in the student led assemblies, where a sense of community has been celebrated weekly. The Year 12 Student Executive have provided uplifting segments and activities to connect the students, which have been of vital importance during periods of lockdown. These assemblies have highlighted creative and musical talents across the Year levels, as well as key messages of positivity, resilience and fun. The Student Representative Council has also formalised opportunities for students to have a voice, with some excellent initiatives being proposed, planned, pitched and enacted by enthusiastic groups of students across the levels. Student agency has been a cornerstone of the Academic Advisory sessions in 2021. In addition to their Semester Report reflections, students have analysed feedback, including their learning behaviours, in order to set goals and strategies to achieve them. In keeping with the Teaching for Thinking project, students have studied the various dispositions of an independent and curious learner, attributes crucial to 21st Century learners. The emphasis on ‘values as verbs’ has enabled a tangible approach to enacting behaviours in keeping with our shared Values. The School Values of empathy, gratitude, integrity, curiosity and perseverance have helped guide us through unprecedented change and challenge. The value statements help guide behaviours as well as ideals and create shared meaning, relevance and accessibility to these guiding principles for the whole School Community.

Ms Merran O’Connor Deputy Principal and Director for Student Wellbeing

Through the student run assemblies, I believe the ‘Soph’s Spirit’ segment brought more attention to the wellbeing of our girls, and reduced the stigma around getting help from our amazing Wellbeing Team. It has been incredible to see the girls come together over the past two years, and remain positive throughout!

Sophie Gorton Spirit and Wellbeing Captain

ENGLISH & LITERATURE

“In 2021, we have pivoted into a fearless and resilient mindset.” Ceri Lloyd

2021 was a year like no other with ongoing lockdowns and many weeks of online classes which has tested us all. The word pivot has been frequently aligned to our shift to online learning but in my view the pivot has well and truly been replaced by our fearless and resilient mindset to teach and learn in this online environment. Our central goal is always to deliver an engaging and dynamic learning experience for students, teaching them self-efficacy and adaptive expertise. This mindset was clearly evident in the innovative curriculum developed in the English Faculty throughout 2021.

Year 10 English Extended Research Investigation Commencing in Term 3, this new Unit of Study allows students to develop and extend their knowledge and skills in independent research, carry out investigations focusing on rigorous research questions and write academic essays.

Years 10 and 11 Independent Learning Tutorials and Masterclasses in English A blended model of learning was introduced with asynchronous Masterclass lectures on historical contexts, views and values and literary devices in texts, as well as writing text essays, revision for examinations and study skills. The implementation of the Masterclasses allowed the Faculty to see positive outcomes for senior students in terms of more flexibility in their learning, reinforcing their key skills and allowing for more independence as they controlled the pace of their learning.

Years 7 and 8 English Honours Class – Write a Book in a Day Combining their passion for creative writing, the Years 7 and 8 English Honours classes took part in the innovative Write a Book in a Day competition. Students were given ten hours to write, illustrate and submit a storybook targeted to a youth audience. The completed books were uploaded to an online library and have also been included in the Barbreck and Nicholas Library fiction collection. As I write this article, I reflect on the fact that this will be my final article as Head of English as I move into a new role in 2022. I take the opportunity to express my immense gratitude to the teachers in the Faculty for their unwavering commitment to delivering the English programs at St Catherine’s and for showing such resilience throughout 2021.

Mrs Ceri Lloyd Head of English & EAL Project Leader: Senior Years Learning Model

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English Studies Gave Me Perspective “The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.” – Henry Tilney, Northanger Abbey Throughout my years of studying Literature and English the most significant thing I have taken away is perspective. English and Literature are unique to other subjects in that you become fully emerged in another world or time and views of the author and their characters. These subjects teach you how to be empathetic, you see characters behave questionably, yet you also see the motivations behind them and the patriarchal systems that manipulate actions. One of the most interesting parts of these subjects has been exploring the themes of older texts such as Shakespeare, Euripides and Austen’s works and seeing how these topics are still applicable in modern society. Exploring these themes in a different setting has allowed me to consolidate my own views as I reflect on what I value in people and society and what I want to see changed. One of my favourite books I studied was Northanger Abbey. When I first read this book, it did not engage or resonate with me in the slightest. However, after delving into the world of early 19th century Bath, I realised that my initial dislike, specifically the focus on the mundane nature of women’s lives, is what made this text a masterpiece. It is a commentary on the lives of women and their lack of agency and escape. Indeed, English and Literature are the study of people’s perceptions of the world. Without these great subjects my understanding of relationships, societal systems and disadvantage would be considerably less rich. Studying English and Literature during school has created a love of literature for my entire life.

Allegra Dennison Year 12

“I have loved researching and looking into my chosen topic and I have learnt a lot about how to research and investigate a topic properly. I think these skills will be vital skills for the future.” year 10 student

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“Most importantly, I believe that the ILTs prepare students for life beyond the classroom, they allow us to utilise skills that will be necessary in university, future careers and ultimately, for the rest of our lives.”

HUMANITIES

Students in Humanities classes probably rarely think about the name of the Faculty that groups together the diverse subjects under this banner. Even though students in Years 7 to 9 study a subject called ‘Humanities’ for a whole year, they are more likely to think about these classes under the discrete labels of History or Geography. As they move through the remaining years of Senior School to VCE the Humanities branches into the many diverse subjects from History to Politics, but at St Catherine’s we also include subjects that focus on business interests in the Humanities. What then links these diverse subjects together? The central concern of the Humanities is the importance of people working individually and together to share the world around them, and how the world influences people and society. A Humanities student learns to explain and evaluate how the choices people make impact on society and other people in many ways, be it the emperors of Ancient Rome, the Indigenous owners of Uluru or economists working for governments. In 2021, the world outside of School was again more strongly perceived by students than in previous years, however, as always, the Humanities provides a window to the wider world. The Humanities show students they have a role in responding to and shaping the world based on their knowledge of past events, present challenges and future opportunities.

Mr Paul Gilby Head of Humanities

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This year, despite weeks of online learning, the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Faculty continued to provide a rigorous, relevant and interesting curriculum to our Core Years 7 to 9 HPE classes, Years 9 and 10 Electives and VCE Classes. With lockdown fatigue impacting us all and mental health issues increasing in Australians of all age groups, the HPE Faculty again implemented an online physical activity program within the Years 7 to 10 curriculums. Students participated in a Dance Unit in Term 1, choreographing their own routines and performing to the class. New units were developed within the curriculum, incorporating regular physical activity opportunities, including the ‘5 Options: Your Choice’ Program, where students had the choice of participating in one or more of the five different activity categories, such as the Energy Burner and ‘Time for Me’. The ‘Strava Art’ Challenge, allowed students to create a visual design on a digital map by physically running, walking or riding around their ‘design’ route. Within the Nutrition Unit, students applied their knowledge to complete the ‘Lockdown Dinner’ task. They were asked to reflect on significant gatherings, regular traditions or meals from their family heritage or culture, and select a meal that had special meaning to cook for their family. Ingredients had to be analysed

to reflect their understanding of the six key nutrient groups, with photographic evidence of their ‘cooking experience’ included. In Year 12 PE, as part of Units 3 and 4 course work, students took part in physiological testing. State of the art Sports Science technology was used in VO2 Max Testing, a test to exhaustion measuring maximum volume of oxygen used by the working muscles. Anaerobic capacity was also tested using the Wingate Test, a 30 second all-out explosive sprint effort. The Year 10 Health and Physical Education elective investigated some of the different types of common sports injuries that occur. Some ‘creative’ bandaging and injury management were delivered to patients. Other Units of Work were game sense approaches in the team sport of Soccer and the effects of exercise on the musculoskeletal, respiratory and circulatory system. Additionally, students enjoyed their involvement in an introduction to the three energy systems that deliver fuel to our working muscles. Students in the Advanced Health and Physical Education elective in Year 9 explored the effects of exercise on the major body systems, such as the cardio-respiratory systems.

Ms Debra Thompson Head of Health & Physical Education

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LANGUAGES

In a challenging year, the Language Faculty and our Senior School students continued to explore the language and culture of China, Japan and France through a broad range of activities both on campus and online. In French, our Years 11 and 12 students participated in the Alliance Française speaking competition and Year 7 students enjoyed fortnightly online cooking classes, led by Monsieur Gold to assist in developing their knowledge of French cuisine and a chance to collaborate together. Congratulations to our senior French students who had great success in the Berthe Mouchette speaking examination. Eight of our VCE students were selected as finalists across the state. We congratulate Charlotte Myer (Year 11) for winning third place in the Year 11 division. Our Year 10 students refined their speaking skills when they competed in the Japanese Speaking Competition online, both individually and in pairs. A Chinese cooking lesson with Ms Cui allowed the girls to connect together and turn plain rice and veggies into a delicious fried rice meal, enjoyed together whilst sharing the Chinese language with each other. A special mention to our dedicated students completing VCE Chinese whilst studying remotely overseas. Congratulations to Year 12 student Lucy Keilar and Year 11 student Valerie Plastow who have studied two languages during a challenging year. What wonderful career options await them. Thank you to all our amazing Language educators and students who have worked so hard during 2021.

Ms Anna Pianezze Head of Languages

MATHEMATICS

2021 threw a few curve balls our way but the Mathematics staff remained committed to being agile in their delivery of curriculum and providing the students with the best pedagogical approaches and teaching practices. Our focus this year, has been to strengthen Mathematical proficiency. As a STEM subject, there is a growing need to enable students to be adaptive in their approaches to solving mathematical tasks. Procedural fluency and conceptual understanding are stepping stones towards a student’s ability to being strategically competent, and being able to formulate and construct a logical and reasonable solution to a mathematical problem. Now, more than ever, we see the value of mathematical modelling in the real world. Students in Years 7 to 12, have been encouraged to apply their skills to a number of different tasks which brings them one step closer to learning more about the world in which they live.

Mrs Angela Klancic Head of Mathematics

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SCIENCE

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The Science Faculty commenced the academic year with the aim to continue to build strong links between classroom Science and the community to increase student interest and optimise learning. Staff have engaged students in many fields of Science not only through classroom exploration and guest speakers, but incursions and excursions until we entered lockdown. Early in the academic year, Physicists joined the Australian Institute of Physics Day at Luna Park; Ruby Moir, STEM Captain, attended the National Youth Science Forum and participated in the ‘Superstars of STEM’ evening; selected Year 11 Chemistry students participated in The University of Melbourne Chemistry Olympiad Examination Training; Year 10 Biologists accessed the credibility of scientific evidence with Professor Paul Wood, Monash University; Year 7 students investigated sustainable gardening at the Royal Botanic Gardens; and the Years 7 and 8 Honours Programs commenced. Despite our absence from the laboratories at St Catherine’s School in Term 3, staff have endeavoured to engage students in the virtual world of experimentation. Pre-recorded laboratory investigations and virtual high-risk experiments have enabled students to understand and explain scientific concepts. Again, we faced the challenge of running Science Week online and this year our STEM Captain, Ruby Moir, presented assembly. The restrictions of lockdown did not stop students from participating in challenging online competitions such as the Big Science Competition, RACI International Chemistry Quiz and the Science Olympiad Examinations.

Big Science Competition Of the 33, Year 9 students who registered for the competition 42% received a Credit or higher certificate. Olivia Hargrave, Rhea Werner and Charlotte Wood were awarded a High Distinction Certificate and Nadia Mohamed and Qing Chun (Joanna) Yang were awarded a Distinction Certificate. Of the 64, Year 8 students who registered for the competition 23% received a Credit or higher certificate. Chloé Favaloro and Yau Yin (Nicola) Liu were awarded a Distinction Certificate.

RACI International Chemistry Quiz In August, Science students participated in the online RACI International Chemistry Quiz. The Quiz attracted entries from schools across Australia, Asia, England, Canada and Switzerland. The aims of the Quiz are to promote and encourage an awareness of the nature and relevance of chemistry amongst secondary school students. All VCE Chemistry and interested Years 9 and 10 students participated in the Quiz. Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding efforts:

Year 9 Candidates Rhea Werner and Qing Chun (Joanna) Yang received High Distinctions; Tianyi (Lydia) Hu and Sienna Rigg received Distinctions; Angelina Chumbley, Jixuan (Jennifer) Gao, Olivia Hargrave, Nadia Mohamed, Alice Molnar and Tszki (Lily) Zhang received Credits.

Year 10 Candidates Keyue (Karen) Deng and Tahlia Guzzardi received High Distinctions; Jemima Wilcox received a Distinction; and Christina Wu received a Credit.

Year 11 Candidates Paula Chen and Madeleine (Maddie) Hooker received High Distinctions; Ciara Jenkins, Mikayla Lee, Sophie Simons and Wing (Mavis) Yau received Distinctions; and Charlotte Myer and Yui Hay (Hazel) Wong received Credits.

Year 12 Candidates Emily Dziedzic and Jessica Yang received High Distinctions; Ruby Moir received a Distinction; and Alicia Livolti and Clementine (Cece) Newton-Brown received Credits. Gloria Meng received a HD Excellence Award for an outstanding performance. A High Distinction certificate place the student in the top 10% in the state, a Distinction certificate represented the next 15% and a Credit represented the following 15%.

Science Olympiad Examinations Paula Chen, Madeleine Hooker, Ciara Jenkins, Sophie Simons and Lan-Tian Yen-West completed two-and-a-half-hour Chemistry National Qualifying Examinations in August. All students attained a Credit certificate placing them in the top 25% of students. This year several Years 9 and 10 students participated in the Junior Science Olympiad examination. Tahlia Guzzardi, Rhea Werner, Olivia Hargrave, Jemima Wilcox and Ava Colosimo attained Distinction Certificates, placing them in the top 10%. Keyue (Karen) Den, Christina Wu and Chloe (Coco) Butterfield attained Credits. These activities and the resulting achievements are a result of the collaborated skills of the Science Faculty staff, Mr Fiachra Barry, Mrs Kelly Brady, Mr Stephen Brown, Mrs Anita Fernando, Ms Sue Macgeorge, Mrs Virginia Midgley, Ms Thuy Nguyen, Ms Wendy Stevens and Miss Megan Vu, who have all encouraged students to use communication, experimental exploration and problem-solving skills to increase their awareness of, and interest in, Science and guide them on their way to becoming scientifically literate citizens.

Ms Vanessa Jackson-McRae Head of Science

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1 Annie Seymour, Eliza Grey, Jessica Paterson, Sarah Fanning, Year 9, Visual Communication Design, Packaging Design; 2 Arabella Richardson, Year 8, Art, Earthenware Gargoyle; 3 Annie Seymour, Year 9, Media, Digital Collage; 4 Allison Duong, Year 12, Visual Communication Design Unit 3&4, Hand Stitched Rug; 5 Claire Gray, Year 12, Studio Art 3&4, Hand Coloured Etching; 6 Emily Maren, Art Captain, Year 12, Visual Communication Design 3&4, Client Presentation; 7 Scarlett Davis, Year 11, Studio Arts 1&2, Oil on Board; 8 Yui Hay (Hazel) Wong, Year 11, Visual Communication Design 1&2, Client Presentation; 9 Chloe Joubert, Year 12, Visual Communication Design 3&4, Architectural Design Presentation; 10 Nguyen Thu (Anna) Nguyen Diep, Year 9, Art, Oil Pastel on Paper; 11 Charlotte Phipps-Parsons, Year 9, Media, Digital Collage; 12 Anita Yang, Year 12, Studio Arts 3&4, Watercolour on Paper, Mounted on Timber Board.

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Throughout the course of my Art and Design leadership role I learnt valuable lessons on leadership, from public speaking to introducing the initiative ‘Captain’s Choice’ which shared various artworks from girls in the younger Years. This project will continue in 2022 to give greater insight into the incredible creative abilities of our students.

Emily Maren Art and Design Captain

Throughout 2021, St Catherine’s School’s media producers, artists and designers have continued to develop their individual visual language and learning to communicate with images. Students have illustrated, painted, filmed, drawn, stitched, photographed, sculpted, built and designed in the studios and at home. Whilst the second half of the year created uncertainty, online lessons supported well visualised and resolved art, design and media products. The exceptional work of our VCE students, particularly when this cohort unexpectedly went 9 home for a week that extended far past the initial timeframe, is a credit to their resilience, skill and agency.

In 2021, we continued to believe in, and support students as they explored how to communicate through the Visual Arts curriculum.

Mrs Vicki Marinelli Head of Arts

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1 Sienna Rigg, Year 9, Art, Acrylic on Canvas; 2 Top Left: Jessica Elshaug; Top Right: Lily Van der Venne; Bottom Left: Emma Peele; Bottom Right: Jingrui (Grace) Wang – Year 7, Tessellation Tapestry; 3 Qiyao (Grace) Shen, Year 7, Art, Oil Pastel on Paper; 4 Sophie Filgate, Year 11, Visual Communication Design 1&2, Playing Card Design; 5 Jialing (Fiona) Zhu, Year 9, Art, Three Colour Screen Print on Paper; 6 Qiyue (Carol) Chen, Year 9, Visual Communication Design, Pencil on Paper; 7 Isabella (Issy) Hornor, Year 12, Media 3&4, Thread Over Photograph; 8 Megan Duong, Year 11, Studio Arts 1&2, Wax, Wire, Timber Frame; 9 Samantha Love, Year 10, Visual Communication Design, Board Game Design; 10 Lucy Campbell, Year 12, Pencil on Paper Studio Art 3&4; 11 Tahlia Guzzardi, Year 10, Media, Digital Photograph; 12 Adelaide Mitchell, Year 11, Studio Arts 1&2, Oil on Wooden Board; 13 Zara Carter, Year 12, Studio Arts 3&4, Digital Photographs, Mounted in Lightboxes; 14 Lilly Fogarty, Year 8, Art, Lino Print; 15 Charlotte Rowe, Year 10, Art, Acrylic on Canvas; 16 Zara Bongiorno, Year 11, Media 3&4, Digital Collage; 17 Xinrui (Sherry) Shi, Year 10, Art, Acrylic on Canvas; 18 Zixuan (Grace) Yang, Year 10, Media, Digital Photograph.

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DIRECTOR OF STUDENT PROGRAMS Co-curricular opportunities at St Catherine’s School, have provided impactful learning opportunities and a true spirit of connection for our students. This year, Semester One really packed a punch with our calendars excitedly filled with student activities. We were lucky enough to enjoy a full semester of Co-curricular programs, engaging our students in an array of activities including performing on the stage in our productions Two Weeks with the Queen and Letters to Lindy, Debating and Public Speaking, Jazz Night and Senior Recitals, as well as our great success at the Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta for our Rowing crews. These activities along with House events built a wonderful spirit of comradery and connection through the Year levels. Throughout 2020, the challenges of COVID-19 impacted our abilities to interact with others, from this we quickly learnt that teamwork was the key to success in 2021. American industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie comments, “Teamwork appears most effective if each individual helps others to succeed, increasing the synergy of that team; ideally, every person will contribute different skills to increase the efficiency of the team and develop its unity.” Across our school year, both on campus and during our Learn@Home periods, St Catherine’s students have excelled at working together to achieve common goals, both within their academic and Co-curricular pursuits – sharing advice, words of encouragement and support, all with a genuine desire to see each other succeed.

Across our Co-curricular programs this year our girls have physically, emotionally and socially been challenged. They have also deliberately sort out challenge for personal growth – confident they are supported by their team, class, cohort and community. It has been wonderful to witness our Duke of Edinburgh participants seek out physical and mental challenges during their Adventurous Journeys in the High Country and Gippsland Lakes, our Years 7 and 9 students develop and strengthen their cohort bonds at Year level camps, our performers shine on stage and our Sporting teams physically and mentally testing themselves and committing to their team mates. Although this year was, in many ways, more challenging than 2020, our students continued to show up for themselves and each other, persevering during restricted, cancelled and abridged events and developing their individual and teamwork skills and leadership qualities through our Co-curricular programs. Through the development of these skills our girls create an innate sense of self-confidence and appreciation for what they can achieve when challenged, as well as continuing to strengthen bonds with their peers. Congratulations to our students on their continued engagement in Music, Performing Arts, Debating and Public Speaking and Sport. Thank you to our staff for your continued commitment to our students and for flexing and moving with the changing feast that was COVID 2021, your efforts have been appreciated.

Mrs Gina Peele Director of Student Programs

CENTRAL AUSTRALIA

LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM – YEAR 8 CENTRAL AUSTRALIA Year 8 students were fortunate to participate in an adventure to Central Australia in May. Arriving in Alice Springs the girls followed a busy schedule, visiting the sights of the School of the Air, Rex’s Reptile Park, the Desert Park and the Royal Flying Doctor’s Service. Students awed at the many geological landscapes and enjoyed the Indigenous cultural activities before travelling onto Kings Canyon. At Kings Canyon students spent time at an Indigenous Culture Centre, where they were taken on a journey of Indigenous culture and developed an understanding of the connection they have to the land through their weapons, musical instruments and bush tucker. Students visited Uluru at sunset, followed by an early morning sunrise viewing, bike riding and walking around the base of Uluru, a visit to the Cultural Centre and a walk-through Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta. Tours such as this enable students to build relationships with peers and teachers as well as forge new friendships across the Year level. Students develop a greater awareness of others, improve their understanding, co-operation and the importance of working in a team. Providing learning outside the classroom develops curiosity and a greater awareness of surroundings, connects students with nature, generates appreciation and improves self confidence and relationships.

Ms Jenny Molloy Head of Year 8

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GLOBAL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS

What started as a relatively positive year, plunged into another major challenge for our Global Programs. However, optimism was high and programs were organised. Little windows of opportunity presented themselves in the first half of the year. The Duke of Edinburgh Program went ahead as scheduled. The one-way exchange with Ascham School in Sydney also went ahead, with the Ascham girls arriving at St Catherine’s. Two trips were scheduled to New Zealand while we still had the border bubble, but alas, this was re-organised three times to no avail. Unfortunately, none of our regular programs were able to proceed in 2021. Despite the obstacles, students remained positive, parents were extremely supportive and teachers went above and beyond with their support.

Ms Lyn Zarifis Head of Global Pathways

Year 7 weBelong Camp In March, Year 7 students travelled to Flinders for their Orientation Camp. They were extremely fortunate to have three beautiful days of clear, blue skies and sunshine. The main objective of the ‘weBelong’ Camp is to provide a fun and relaxed environment for the students to develop and consolidate their relationships within the cohort. A highlight for many students was surfing at Point Leo beach, where many were able to stand up and ride the waves in to shore. Students were also stretched out of their comfort zones through activities such as crate stacking and the giant swing.

Ms Liv Cher Head of Year 7

Year 9 Exchange: Ascham School “The Exchange was 100% a highlight of my year! Audrey and I still talk a lot, and we FaceTime almost every night. Audrey and I had such a good relationship when she was here, it was almost like she was my sister. We’re both disappointed that I won’t be able to visit Sydney and see what it’s like, but we’re hoping to see each other soon now that the borders are progressively opening. Audrey’s family went through a lot with COVID-19, but we kept connected through it all, and I even found a way to send her family some ice cream.”

Annie Seymour Year 9

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DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS Despite the COVID-19 difficulties, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme ran successfully in 2021. Students from Years 9 to 12 completed their service, skill, and physical components of the Award through a wide range of activities, including an online citizen science, making paper flowers for the elderly, cleaning CFA Fire Trucks and a lot of walking! So far this year 19 students have completed awards with Jessica Yang and Sarah Marriott finishing their Gold Awards. This year we also established the Outdoor Education Club with the aim to better prepare students for the Adventurous Journey component of the Award. Students will be trained and assessed against important skills including cooking, navigation and camp craft. Congratulations to Years 11 and 12 students Caitlyn Le, Mikayla Lee, Madeleine Farrer, Angela Yu, Eloise Rudge and Sarah Marriott who have largely run this Club, arranging equipment, practical work and assessments. A highlight of 2021 was the DOE Award Journeys held over the Easter break. We were able to send two full groups into the High Country, hiking, and the Gippsland Lakes for sea kayaking. Both groups faced several challenges including cold weather, high winds and in the case of the Hiking Group, snow. Both groups performed admirably, completing their journeys successfully. All participants this year have shown a great deal of resilience and persistence in tricky circumstances.

Mr Stephen Brown Duke of Edinburgh & Leadership Coordinator

Caitlyn Le Duke of Edinburgh Captain

NICHOLAS LIBRARY

Whether for private study, one-on-one sessions between students and staff, ILTs, or a safe and comfortable place to relax into a book, the Nicholas Library aims to be a versatile and welcoming space for all. Book Club has thrived both onsite and online, enabling keen readers to discuss themes, characters and issues in our selected novels, as well as delving into genres they may not normally choose for themselves and connecting with peers in other Year levels. A highlight of Term 2 was the visit from author, Anna Ciddor. Speaking about her latest time-slip novel set in Roman Gaul, her talk was relevant to both the Year 7 English and History curricula. Students enjoyed learning about the research and writing skills involved in producing an historical novel and immersed themselves in activities popular in Ancient Roman times. In Term 3 we joined with the English Faculty in designing the new Year 10 Extended Investigation unit to develop students’ independent learning and critical thinking. The strength of the Nicholas Library’s digital resource collection proved invaluable and, along with introducing students to the content and functions of this collection, we provided tuition and guidance to help the girls become broader and more discerning users of digital information. The Nicholas Library staff have taken great pride and pleasure in continuing to help our School community make the most of our wonderful learning resources and beautiful library space.

Ms Anita Dammery Head of Library/English Teacher

CAREERS

The joy we receive as Career Practitioners is the personalised nature of our roles in supporting informed student decision making. This year, being online for much of the year saw us re-imagine our annual VCE Careers Breakfast as an online evening event. We invited several of our incredible Old Girls to share their stories with the Years 7 to 12 students. The event was a remarkable showcase of engaging women from all over Australia and abroad and it informed and inspired our current students in opportunities that lay ahead for them. Throughout the year we also worked closely with the Year 12 cohort, providing advice on transition from School, supported our Year 11s as they embarked on VCE studies and dedicated extensive time with the Year 10 cohort, profiling aptitudes and introducing VTAC Courselink and our new program in the Careers Department, ensuring this Cohort is in a solid position to understand their career pathways and course options for the future. In 2021, 22 students undertook VET courses, and we supported students interested in studying school-based traineeships and those looking to move interstate or overseas to study. A number of our Year 12 students have also already received early offers, some with Scholarships, to study in 2022. We wish all St Catherine’s students the very best in 2022 and their futures ahead.

Ms Pauline van der Poel and Ms Kristy Tine Careers Practitioners

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DEBATING & PUBLIC SPEAKING

Unlike other activities, Debating and Public Speaking holds the capacity to transcend COVID-19. No matter how many lockdowns we faced, our numerous debaters and public speakers pursued their topics with passion – creating new legacies and numerous achievements. It was difficult to go through, yet another confusing and strange year filled with uncertainties, but there is no doubt that the community of debaters and public speakers at St Catherine’s remained strong. Our Senior girls were able to train and assist the girls in the Junior School to learn about Debating and Public Speaking and for it to become a passion for them also. A massive thank you to Ms Keratiotis for her utter devotion to our Debating and Public Speaking community. For inspiring us as well as many others to pursue this empowering activity and, most of all for providing a culture of love and support within Debating and Public Speaking at St Catherine’s!

Jessica Yang and Victoria Patsakos Debating and Public Speaking Co-Captains

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BOARDERS

This year has been a rollercoaster, to say the least. After experiencing all that 2020 had to offer in the life of a boarder, we commenced 2021 with the optimism for a ‘normal’ year. Although we were devastated to lose some of our boarding girls coming into the new year, we were so excited to start the year in each other’s company. However, it was not long before last year’s reality caught up with us again, yet our optimism never faded. We were thrown back into online learning at Illawarra, but this year we were prepared with whatever obstacles came our way. We quickly re-established our routines to get us through lockdowns in one piece and were so thankful for Mrs Collister and the Boarding staff for their unconditional love and support. In the last six months, St Catherine’s School has given us the opportunity to showcase Illawarra through the School’s social media platforms. In this, we were able to highlight our lockdown activities and new traditions including, yarning circles, takeaway dinners and movie nights. We are extremely grateful to be Illawarra’s 2021 Boarding Co-Captains despite how disruptive this year has been. We look forward to seeing how our home for the past four years will grow and develop as the future Co-captains take the reins and leave their legacy, just as we have done.

Gabrielle Fellows and Ru Yan (Megan) Ong Boarding Co-Captains

DRAMA

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Despite a challenging year, the Performing Arts program has continued to be a place for students to explore their creativity and bring a script to life. This year we have seen a broad range of plays that have challenged our production teams in new and exciting ways. The Senior School play, Letters to Lindy was a highly emotional and confronting piece that posed the question, ‘How much does the media manipulate the truth?’ Our 2021 Theatre Studies class explored the historical contexts and various stories presented in the Play so our audience could view the Chamberlain case from new perspectives and offer an opportunity to empathise with a grieving mother. This very talented group brought to life the horrific story of Lindy Chamberlain and ultimately created a very special performance. The Years 7 and 8 Play, Two Weeks with the Queen was postponed from Term 4 to earlier this year due to the challenges of COVID-19. Both the dedication and persistence of the cast and crew is to be admired, putting on an outstanding and thought-provoking production. Rehearsals for the upcoming Years 7 and 8 Musical, Elf Jr. have continued online, to be performed in the seasonally appropriate first week of December and is expected to be another fantastic and exciting show. I want to extend a huge thank you to both Mr James Brown and Mr Dylan Licastro, who have not only been my inspiration, but the inspiration for all Performing Arts productions. I have felt extremely privileged to be surrounded by Drama enthusiasts and hope that the Arts continue to thrive at St Catherine’s School for many years to come.

Sophie Williams Drama Captain

MUSIC

As the 2021 Music Captains, we were lucky enough to experience the wonders of St Catherine’s music abilities and help to showcase the achievements of all the talented individuals in our Music community. Experiencing both a mix of COVID-19 restricted performances and in-person performances was a challenge, but also very rewarding. With performances like Jazz Night and Senior Recitals allowing the community to come together and celebrate our musician’s talent, and many Co-curricular activities like Sherren Singers and Jorgenson Orchestra, it has allowed all talent and passion to be expressed in many different ways. We are so grateful to be able to spread joy and happiness in such a wonderful community, with the contribution of all to keep the Music spirit alive even in COVID times. Our Music Camp substitute was a trivia and dress-up night. This allowed all musicians and teachers to continue the celebration of music online even through a challenging time. The night showed the true dedication and love St Catherine’s students and teachers have for music. All in all, the challenges we faced together along the way, shows the comradery within the Music community – we always kept supporting one another. We both hope next year’s experiences will continue to provide music to marvel in.

Holly McGaughlin Music (Choral) Captain

Anita Yang Music (Instrumental) Captain

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SPORT

As Sport Co-Captains for 2021, we have been amazed by the level of dedication and sportsmanship all St Catherine’s girls have exhibited this year. Once again, St Catherine’s girls have excelled in all sporting fields, showing their commitment and skill, even throughout the numerous lockdowns. This reinforces the importance sport provides in our community, allowing girls to represent their School and be part of such a strong and positive culture. One of the highlights of the year was the Head of Schoolgirls’ Regatta where the First VIII and Second VIII both won their A finals, becoming the first Rowing crews in St Catherine’s history to ever win the Regatta. Further resilience was demonstrated by the Intermediate Hockey Team who finished their season with with an unbelievable goal difference of +34. While the GSV Final series didn’t go ahead, the Team played an ‘unofficial’ grand final against Strathcona, winning 4 to 1 and defending their 2019 GSV Premiership. We would like to congratulate all girls who have participated in the Sports program. Your resilience throughout this year is truly unmatched. We hope 2022 is exciting and we encourage everyone to continue their efforts when all sports can return to normal.

Alexandra Demetriou & Anouk Heidenreich Sport Co-Captains

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STEM CLUB

In 2021, St Catherine’s introduced the role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Captain. The reasons behind my enthusiasm for this captaincy stemmed from both my interests in the field and my strong belief in academic role models for adolescent women. In this role, I sought to foster a sense of excitement around these more “boyish” subjects, encouraging girls to test their limits and indulge in their curiosity. Amidst the frequent disruptions that COVID-19 brought us, I was pleased to connect with many girls across all cohorts at STEM Club – the highlight of which was our slime experiment! In addition, the STEM assembly, although online, was undoubtedly one of my favourite moments from this year. During this assembly, numerous accomplishments of our STEM students were awarded alongside recounts of the STEM conferences our VCE students had attended. Although the online format was not live-experiment permitting, I sought to include engaging at-home experiments for girls to complete throughout the week. Finally, one of the unexpected benefits of being STEM Captain was talking to many girls in Years 9 and 10 during the time of subject selection, providing them my advice and witnessing the impact I am grateful to have had. I hope the 2022, STEM captain will take this position to new heights and will see an even greater influx of passionate STEM students.

Ruby Moir STEM Captain

ENVIRONMENT CLUB

“When you put your hand in a flowing stream, you touch the last that has gone before and the first of what is still to come.” This reflects the generational culture of the Environment Club, as we think about our past, our present, and our strong sense of purpose for what we can achieve collectively to preserve nature’s beauty for generations to come. It was timely that the role of Environment Captain was reintroduced in 2021, as we kicked off our participation in the Sustainability Victoria Schools Program. I was excited to lead the initiative as I have been passionate about our impact on the world around us since Barbreck. Environment Club met every second Friday and started the year brainstorming ideas to reduce St Catherine’s carbon footprint. We were rapt with the response from the whole School to implement our Reduce, Reuse, Recycle campaign with actions such as, turning down the air-conditioning, collecting bottle caps to be recycled into prosthetic limbs, recycling toothbrushes, toothpaste and mobile phones and replacing single-use goods with a re-useable alternative. Despite 2021 being an unconventional year with COVID-19 restrictions and snap lockdowns, our team gained a following across the students, teachers and stretched into their homes with our campaigns. I sincerely thank our Environment Club of 2021, Ms Jackson-McRae, Mrs Midgley and St Catherine’s School for reducing both our personal and School carbon footprints.

Madeleine Hardy Environment Captain

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CULTURAL DIVERSITY CLUB

With those unexpected lockdowns and border closures, 2021 was a challenging year for all students. Luckily, we were able to keep the Cultural Diversity Club running either on campus or online. At Cultural Diversity Club, we embrace different cultures from all over the world. We aim to create opportunities for students to experience other cultures and make all students feel united and supported at St Catherine’s School. Various club activities were held throughout the year including, calligraphy at the Lunar New Year, where we made paper lanterns at the Lantern festival and we made origami kabuto (helmet) on Japanese Children’s Day. During the lockdown, we participated in games such as, ‘who is the spy’ and ‘draw and guess’, to stay connected. As the Cultural Diversity Captain of 2021, I want to thank all the students and staff members at St Catherine’s School for your enthusiastic participation in the Cultural Diversity Club. Special thanks to Mrs Morgan for helping me run club activities. I hope that in the future more students come and join the Club including both local and international students.

Tingquan (Gloria) Meng Cultural Diversity Captain

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CHESS CLUB

Chess Club is such an amazing place to be because of its inclusivity. Between spontaneous lockdowns, it was wonderful to see girls from all Year levels actively taking part in Chess Club activities. Despite constant interruptions to interschool events due to COVID-19 restrictions, our team still managed to participate in several offline and online interschool tournaments. Amongst our most remarkable achievements was moving from top ten in the first tournament at Scotch College to top five in the last online tournament. Amazingly, we made it to the Girls’ State Grand Final and missed out on the win by one point. It is evident the girls have benefited from weekly Chess coaching sessions. It was also great to see the participation of talented Barbreck girls who quickly became valuable members of the Club. Throughout the year, many bonds were formed, and everyone was encouraged to step outside their comfort zones by playing others who they were not familiar with. I would like to thank every girl who attended this year, and to our coaches Flora and Ross, thank you for your support, as well as Ms Okumura and Mrs Johnstone for your patience and presence. I am extremely proud to be the Chess Captain and so thankful to be a part of this big family. The team spirit of St Catherine’s girls never ceased to surprise me and I hope our Chess girls continue to thrive and improve in the future.

Lillian Lu Chess Club Captain

COMMUNITY SERVICE

In response to the impact of COVID-19 on the community last year, we decided to focus our Community Service initiatives on those most vulnerable in 2021. As the pandemic led to an influx of homelessness, we decided to support Care Australia, an international aid organisation supporting those in poverty. We collected donations during the Easter Service and at the highly anticipated Scotch versus St Catherine’s charity Netball game. In Term 2, with help from the Year 7 cohort, we ran a two-week food drive for the Malvern Emergency Food Program. Two leaders from each Year 7 Form ensured every member contributed to the cause, making it a very successful initiative. In the third week of Term 3, 30 St Catherine’s girls from Years 7 to 12 participated in the Red Shield Appeal Letter Box Drop. Unlike past years, we were unable to undertake a doorknock, so instead we delivered letters with barcodes to allow people to scan and donate. We were also lucky enough to have Mr Norman Gale from the Salvation Army speak to Senior School students during assembly and share the importance of this organisation. We are so grateful for these community service opportunities and have enjoyed seeing girls from all Year levels join to support those in need.

Ella Johns and Eloise Kewley Community Service Co-captains

HEAD OF SCHOOLGIRLS’ REGATTA

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HEAD OF SCHOOLGIRLS’ REGATTA CREWS: HOSG 1st VIII Champions 2021: Isabella Bufé, Francesca Demetriou, Sarah Marriott, Chloe Cooper, Zara Bongiorno, Bronte Cullen, Claire Gray, Alexandra Demetriou, Summer Balla-Kellett. Coaches: Mr John Saunders and Miss Brigette Carlile. HOSG 2nd VIII Champions 2021: Clementine Newton-Brown, Sophie Williams, Tamsin Sleigh, Olivia Nash, Clarence Houle-O’Connor, Adelaide Mitchell, Jessica Yang, Ika O’Halloran, Arabella Hall. Coach: Mr Max Arundel. HOSG Year 10 Division 3 Quad Scull Champions 2021: Charlotte Rodgers, Zoe Hall, Mietta Passon, Olivia (Livvy) Howitt, Lily Taylor. Coach: Emily Richards

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One of the greatest strengths of St Catherine’s Rowing program is our close-knit teams who continuously challenge themselves to be the best they can be. Rowing is often considered the ultimate team sport. Team work, unity, camaraderie and friendship are all critical elements to ultimate success. Our Rowing crews rely on each other, with everyone doing their absolute best at exactly the same time. The 2021 Season is one to be remembered for years to come. For the first time in St Catherine’s Rowing history our crews took out both the Schoolgirl 1st VIII and Schoolgirl 2nd VIII events at the Head of the Schoolgirls’ Regatta. To win both events in the same year is an exceptional achievement. To cap off a remarkable season, four of our current students; Chloe Cooper, Zara Bongiorno, Sarah Marriott and Bronte Cullen were selected in the Australian Junior Women’s Eight, an outstanding accomplishment.

Miss Brigette Carlile Head Rowing Coach

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What a year it’s been! As proud members of Beaulieu Blair (BB) since Barbreck, we were looking forward to leading our team through a jam-packed calendar of events in 2021. We got off to a good start with House Arts and after stunning performances from all the Houses, we were so excited to place first in a number of categories. However, the overall win wasn’t to be under our watch, placing second by just half a percent. Despite the challenges of 2021, our House remained connected and shared experiences – even from afar. House Cross Country and House Athletics have been particularly important this year as they provided a rare opportunity to participate and compete in person. As Co-Captains we are so proud of the BB spirit shown throughout 2021, the pride and passion the girls bring to all that they do, their willingness to be involved and most importantly, the way in which they support each other. Our heartfelt thanks to Head of House, Mr Racina, for his help and guidance, and of course, to each and every BB girl we have had the privilege to lead. We say goodbye with the certain knowledge that we are leaving our beloved BB in excellent hands.

Chloe Joubert and Elodie Ferrali Beaulieu Blair House Co-Captains

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There is no sugar coating it, 2021 has not been a year we expected as Co-Captains of Davis. However, as Captains, we quickly learnt how positive and flexible the girls in Davis are. Through two years of ongoing uncertainty, we found the girls savoured the opportunity to participate in House Arts, Debating and Athletics, when we were able to. They did not take any element of School life for granted. Our highlights included House Arts and developing friendships with the younger Year levels – providing them advice and being as approachable as possible. Although it was difficult in a pandemic to instil the energy of Davis through virtual House events, the girls were motivated and took the opportunity to step away from the screen and feel a sense of comradery in distance. Issy and I are in awe of our cohort. A group of kind, humorous and loving girls with dedication to their education and friendships. Rather than delineating our final years through on and off online learning, collectively we want to define the year through the laughs, Facetime calls, walks and strengths we have developed. Overall, we have loved leading Davis House and wish the following years luck, stability and a reminder to never take House and School events for granted.

Zara Carter and Isabella (Issy) Hornor Davis Co-Captains

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Despite the lack of House events in 2021, the Holmes Kilbride (HK) girls displayed amazing spirit and jumped at every opportunity to get involved! Whether it was House Athletics, where every event featured a HK blue shirt competitor, or public speaking, HK came together this year as a family and tried their hardest. House Arts was a rewarding experience that allowed our House to build their spirit for the coming year and unite to achieve a production. Following this, House Cross Country was a memorable day with a HK competitor winning the Junior Flyer and the Blue Ribbon event. One of the lockdown highlights was the HK Bake-Off. The task was to create Holmes inspired cupcakes to encourage House members to show off their creative spirit. Each girl contributed so much energy, enthusiasm and positivity that it was one of the most enjoyable Teams meetings to be a part of. We are proud of every girl’s efforts and achievements this year, we all contributed to winning the House Trophy for 2021! We cannot wait to see what the HK family achieves in the future and although we may not be there with you, we will always be there in spirit.

Ruby Seymour and Francesca Demetriou Holmes Kilbride House Co-Captains

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At the beginning of the year our vision was to create a sense of inclusivity within the House. Langley Templeton’s year kicked off with our outstanding House Arts performance at the end of 2020. House Arts gave us an opportunity to connect and discover girls’ talents in every Year level. Despite not having won a carnival this year, this outcome does not reflect the dedication and enthusiastic participation of the Langley Templeton girls. In Athletics, Cross Country, Debating and Public Speaking we saw the entire House come together and the show lots of spirit towards each other. Our proudest achievement was our annual Good Friday Appeal. We were so pleased to continue this community service tradition and we were so grateful for the commitment and effort shown by Langley girls in all Year levels. We would like to thank all the Langley Templeton teachers for helping us lead and organise the House this year. In particular, thank you to Mr Barry for keeping us on top of everything and having everyone in high spirits. It has been a great year for Langley and we are so proud of everyone’s participation in all events.

Allegra Dennison and Isabella Bufé Langley Templeton Co-Captains

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YEAR 7

The car halted to a stop as the splatters of rain splashed off the roof. I hurried out of the car and grabbed my school bag heading towards the School Gates, to be greeted with the welcoming faces of teachers and students. A Year 12 offered me an umbrella, as she led me to my 2021 home. The Clocktower was buzzing with the chatter of excitement, as we were all taking in the new changes. I will always cherish my first day of Senior School, as it reminds me of all the friendships and bonds I made.

Angela Feng – Davis

Year 7 has been one of the most fun years of my life. I explored the freedom and opportunities of high school, without feeling too much pressure. A major highlight was the Science excursion to the Botanical Gardens, where we learnt about all the plants and their origins. Another highlight was the relationships built with the older students. On my very first day, in the pouring rain, a group of Year 12s sat down and spoke to me about what Senior School was going to be like and helped with our timetables and navigation. I am so glad I had my friends and supportive teachers too.

Diya Asthana – Beaulieu Blair The transition from Year 6 to Year 7 has not been the easiest, especially during lockdowns. It has however, taught me a lot about myself, what I am capable of and what I need to work on. I have forged good memories from Camp and House challenges to GSV and Athletics Day. I came from a primary school with a few strong friendships to a high school where I knew no one. Everyone at St Catherine’s has made me feel so welcome and a part of this amazing community. I truly could not have asked for a better start to Year 7.

Alexandra (Alex) Aumann – Langley Templeton

House events were one of my highlights this year. I remember all the way back to House Athletics in Term 2, I was waiting for the gun to sound for the 100m sprint. Bang! I moved my legs as fast as they could carry me and won first place. Then, I got to run in the blue-ribbon race, for the top ten fastest girls from each level. I ran and ran, only thinking about how fast my legs could take me. I finished fifth! This year has been full of obstacles for us all and next year will have its challenges. Bring it on!

Ava Murray – Holmes Kilbride

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The Year 8 Cohort of 2021 started the year with enthusiasm and joy. The students quickly settled into a new school routine, embracing the rigours of the academic program, participating in GSV Sport, House Cross Country, the Performing Arts, Years 7 and 8 Soiree, rehearsing for the Junior Production Two weeks with the Queen and signing up for one of the Co-curricular Clubs. “Years 7 and 8 participated in a Musical Soirée; a celebration of our performers. The Soirée included ensemble performances from the Years 7 and 8 Flute Ensemble, with special guests The Chamber Flutes playing In Remembrance by Buryl Red, and Years 7 and 8 Band performing Nighthawk by James Swearingen.”

Xiting (Christine) Chi “My favourite experience was the Years 8 and 9 production Two Weeks with the Queen. Although there were serious themes, it was all round an hilarious production. I made lots of new friendships with people in my Year level and above.”

Rachel Carton It was with much delight and good luck that early in Term 2 the students flew to Central Australia with their teachers and Old Girl leaders to embark on a six-day adventure, including visiting Alice Springs, walking around the rim of Kings Canyon, bike riding around Uluru, walking around Kata Tjuta and learning about Aboriginal culture and the significance of these ancient geological sites. “The trip was so much fun and it was so nice to see a different side of everyone. Every different location we visited was unique and interesting with different stories to tell.”

Annabel Taylor “The view at Kings Canyon was spectacular and breathtaking. The long four hour walk across the Canyon was definitely worth it. The nights with dingoes howling, the sky clear with billions of stars – it was spectacular.”

Mietta Jenkins The students had a wonderful time on this expedition and will forever hold it as one of their fondest memories from School. Wellbeing was also an important focus for the students this year, each week being involved in engaging activities that kept the Year level connected, positive and strong. “One of the many beautiful things teachers treated us with were little pockets of joy, not something to quicken the ending of lockdown, however something to take our minds off the hard times. We were gifted a wellbeing pack filled with many fun activities.”

Sophie Powell Whilst 2021 has been a year of ups and downs, together the students have adapted, persevered, shown grit and determination to achieve their best in all their endeavours. We are very proud of the students and looking forward to all that Year 9 has to offer.

Ms Jenny Molloy Head of Year 8

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YEAR 9

From our House Debating win, to getting knocked to third place at House Athletics after a recalculation, to preparing for the first ever Year 9 House Talent Show – this year has been full of ups and downs for everyone. We had two new students join our Davis family, Alisa and Anna. A special mention also to Jieya (Coco) Xu who has been doing online school from a whole other continent! On behalf of all of Davis I’d like to thank Mrs Marinelli for always checking in, making sure everyone was coping in lockdown.

Olivia Hargrave – Davis We all had high hopes 2021 would be spent together. However, during the uncertainties of lockdown, teachers and the Student Executive organised numerous activities, including the entertaining MS Teams assemblies that never failed to make me smile. It was the little things that got me through the week, such as Mrs Gionfriddo’s question of the day and Mr Barry blasting Romanian pop when we logged on. In many ways 2021 was not the year I hoped it would be, but I could not have asked for more from my peers, teachers and community.

Chloe (Coco) Butterfield – Beaulieu Blair

As a Year level we have grown so much in 2021. Our experiences in Rowing, GSV Sport and performing in Two Weeks with The Queen, have kept us moving forward. While 2021 has not been the year we were hoping for, we have learnt to take one day at a time and appreciate the small things – including hanging out with friends at lunch or completing group assignments in person. I have decided to take every opportunity I can following on from the experiences of lockdowns, as I am sure everyone else is too!

Charlotte Upton – Langley Templeton Throughout Year 9, but particularly during our time in lockdown, the support and care from our teachers has been one of the main highlights for us. Although we missed out on Sport, faceto-face learning and all the enjoyable Co-curricular activities, the teachers never failed to make learning as enjoyable as possible. Online learning has been an experience we have been accustomed to over the past two years, and we are thankful for the opportunities St Catherine’s has provided us during this time. We appreciate our time together back in-person so much more!

Mattea Demetriou and Georgia Hennessey – Holmes Kilbride

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Despite the rollercoaster ride that was 2021, it has proven to be a time of reflection, perseverance, and amity. Although the pandemic deferred much of our activities it did provide us valuable skills in adapting to changing situations. One of our biggest accomplishments was our ability to unite in times of isolation. We encompassed the skills of bravery and courage as we persevered through lockdowns. As we move forward, we will continue to embrace new opportunities and make the best of what we have, as we have done so far.

Diya Kayick – Beaulieu-Blair The Year 10s of 2021 should be proud of their accomplishments in what was a confusing and unsettling year. Somehow, we navigated online learning again, mostly due to the support from teachers, families, and friends. In Davis, our 2021 House moto, “No #1 left behind,” saw us connect and care for each other and ensure no one was left behind during the lockdowns. It is the strong bonds between Davis girls that allowed many Year 10s to cope throughout the year.

Freya Cantwell – Davis 2021 was an unexpected, yet heart-warming adventure for our cohort. When faced with challenging conditions we discovered our true power to overcome and adapt. Our cohort never failed to unite and motivate each other to success through hardship. This year we have become a family, united by hours of online classes and myriad of daily news from Mrs Morgan’s iconic whiteboard. Year 10 made us realise that although we will leave our blue ribbons behind, we will forever remain united by our thread of gold and blue.

Ava Colosimo & Mia Krongold – Holmes-Kilbride This year was a challenging yet rewarding year. The idea of attending an accelerated Year 11 class or the selection of VCE subjects seemed to have arrived so soon. Yet, with the guidance of teachers, friends and our Head of Year, our doubts flourished into excitement. Together, we fought through uncertainty and grew closer than ever. Wellbeing Camp was filled with fond memories and gave us a chance to catch our breath and build new relationships. Importantly, 2021 taught us to never take a single day at school for granted.

Flora Du – Langley-Templeton

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YEAR 11

Even though some months were spent in lockdown, our Year level made the most of every second in 2021. We danced the night away at Formal, made the most of time together, after the separation of 2020, and reunited with the feeling of spirit and teamwork at House events like House Cross Country and House Athletics. There’s no denying there have been lows this year, but I believe they have made our cohort even closer. We have all grown so much as a result of 2021 and are prepared for anything that comes our way.

From the get-go, new girls (both online and on campus) joined in to create a stronger, closer cohort. Before we knew it the Year 11 Formal was upon us and the night definitely lived up to everyone’s expectations. For those completing Units 3 & 4, the workload increased and all felt the introduction of Year 12. Due to House events being online in 2020 it was fun to get back into the House spirit and the fun, competitive nature the events bring with them. It was a different year for all, however one we will remember.

Sarah Pratt – Beaulieu-Blair

Eliza White – Holmes-Kilbride

Everyone knows how challenging this year has been due to continuous lockdowns and online learning. However, there were still positive elements which brought the Year 11 Cohort together. One activity we really appreciated was baking brownies with Ms Spanos and her husband, Raj. Another was participating in GSV Sport, allowing us to socialise with students across Year levels. These activities provided a well needed reprieve from studying and a distraction from exams. As we progress into our final year, we are feeling trepidatious yet excited about what the future holds for us in 2022.

Another year mostly spent at home due to COVID-19. Without a doubt, it was sad and frustrating, facing the reality of the ‘Groundhog Day’ experience of 2020. The lockdowns during 2021 were much harder than 2020. We can without a doubt say we are all much stronger, more resilient and independent individuals. We have so much to be grateful and appreciative for: the support and encouragement for each other and also our teachers, who have demonstrated time and again they will go to any length to help us with our queries and concerns.

India Marner – Davis

Yasmin Jayasekera – Langley-Templeton

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Upon choosing ‘Dare’ as the 2021 theme, I do not think we realised how applicable it would become. 2021 brought our cohort a myriad of surprises – both good and slightly less good – but nevertheless, we ‘dared’ to take these challenges in our stride… The year started off strong; SACs were few and far between and the Year 12 Formal was coming closer by the minute. With the constant demands and hefty workload of Year 12, you would think finding a formal dress would be the least of our worries – but you would be surprised. As Formal came and went with the end of Term 1, COVID-19 continued to hum quietly in the background, eventually sending us back into our lockdown routines of 2020. Although the antics of the Year 12 Common Room and the constant presence of friends were sorely missed, the art of subtle online school sleep-ins and excitement upon seeing a fellow classmate at the local vaccination clinic seemed to mitigate the better half of our worries. With the creativity of the 2020 Year 12 cohort to thank, the class of 2021’s online experience was filled with a plethora of inter-year-level activities that kept us engaged. From competitive scavenger hunts to baking, online House Cross Country and strenuous Zumba routines, our time spent online was far from dull. We were ‘dared’ to leave a legacy and you best believe we gave it our best shot. Much quicker than anticipated, the pointy end of Year 12 appeared signalling our time at St Catherine’s was fast approaching its end. This realisation was met with both excitement and apprehension, but the response of our teachers cannot go unnoticed – from the arrival of surprise COVID care packages, Year 12 jumpers and exam study packs, their efforts re-established our motivations and allowed us to persevere towards the end of such an unpredictable year. The class of 2021 brought a prodigious amount of resilience and courage to our final year. Through the challenges brought to us by a global pandemic, our cohort has risen above setbacks and upon reaching the other side, has embodied the St Catherine’s 2021 theme, ‘daring’ to embrace the challenges thrown at us whilst leading the younger girls through unprecedented times.

Tamsin Sleigh Year 12 Student

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YEAR 12

GEORGIA BOOTS “Can you stop breathing so heavy.”

YANQI (VIVIAN) CHEN “I haven't started either – words of comfort.”

EMILY DZIEDZIC “Yes I have my epipen.”

SASKIA CHRISTIAN “Yeah nah, loved being on campus this year. x”

CHLOE COOPER “When's the due date?”

FLORENCE (FLOSSIE) CORSHAM “Don’t yuck my yum.”

GABRIELLE (GABI) FELLOWS “It’s about time these people got their licenses.”

ELODIE FERRALI “I swear I’m not uncoordinated.”

SOPHIE GORTON “That’s a later issue.”

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LUCY CAMPBELL “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” – Mr D

ZARA CARTER “Sorry, just doing my folios. xx”

YINUO (CATHY) CHEN “Life goes on, let’s live on.”

ALEXANDRA DEMETRIOU “Gonna miss my long journey to School everyday.”

FRANCESCA DEMETRIOU “Just keep swimming.”

ALLEGRA DENNISON “You can’t vaccinate against stupid.”

ALLISON DUONG “I think I have a caffeine dependency.”

SOPHIE GOUGH “Thank you to Yochi for emotionally supporting me this year.”

SCARLETT GRAHAM “I don’t understand what's going on.”

CLAIRE GRAY “Nah don’t worry, I didn’t submit that either.”

ANNIE GUBBINS

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YEAR 12

MADELEINE (MADDIE) HARDY “Ummm, I’m not sure, maybe like I need a nap or something?”

ISABELLA (ISSY) HORNOR “Accascuse me.”

AVA LANSELL “ick.”

SIN SANG (APRIL) HUANG “Believe in yourself!”

ELLA JOHNS “Going healthy tomorrow.”

CHLOE JOUBERT “It is what it is.”

CAITLYN LE “mask off – future.”

KATHERINE LEE “It takes me longer to get to School than I am at School.”

TSZ YAN (IDA) LIU “She believed she could, so she did.”

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ANOUK HEIDENREICH “Should I sleep, Or should I shower? I could sleep in the shower, but I’m also starving.” – Cristina Yang

STELLA HEIDENREICH “Pardon, what, sorry, huh?! What, I wasn’t listening. Can you say it again?”

KATHERINE HERC “You can't fail if you never try.”

KELLY HIEW “I create study schedules to not follow them.”

MIA JURCEVIC “Do PE for Homegirl Hicks.”

LUCY KEILAR “Honk.”

ELOISE KEWLEY “CEO of being interrup-”

DEÁNA LALETAS “Just your average private school Greek.”

ALICIA LIVOLTI “Live, laugh, love.”

LILLIAN LU “The [girl] who lived.”

ELIZA MAILER “12”

ISABELLA MANGANO “Officially going off the grid.”

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YEAR 12

TABITHA MANSON “What a meme.”

SORAYA MEOR ZAIN AZMAN “Soroya, So-ray-a, Soria ... it doesnt really matter, I've heard them all at this point.”

RU YAN (MEGAN) ONG “In the words of Chartwells, #nourishtoflourish.”

RUBY MOIR “I peaked in Year 7 (vertically).”

MAYURI MURALIDHARAN “Someone, I tell you, in another time, will remember us. (Sappho)”

ISABELLE MUSSON “Go away I need to eat.”

SHIHAN (KIRSTEN) OUYANG “May the mass times acceleration be with you.”

ABBY PAGE “ *your fav therapist* ”

ELENI (ELLEN) PAPASTERGIADIS “My name is Ellen... umm yep... I’ll spell my last name for you…”

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ANOUK HEIDENREICH “Should I sleep, Or should I shower? I could sleep in the shower, but I’m also starving.” – Cristina Yang

STELLA HEIDENREICH “Pardon, what, sorry, huh?! What, I wasn’t listening. Can you say it again?”

KATHERINE HERC “You can't fail if you never try.”

KELLY HIEW “I create study schedules to not follow them.”

MIA JURCEVIC “Do PE for Homegirl Hicks.”

LUCY KEILAR “Honk.”

ELOISE KEWLEY “CEO of being interrup-”

DEÁNA LALETAS “Just your average private school Greek.”

ALICIA LIVOLTI “Live, laugh, love.”

LILLIAN LU “The [girl] who lived.”

ELIZA MAILER “I used to think I was indecisive but now I’m not too sure.”

ISABELLA MANGANO “Officially going off the grid.”

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EMILY MAREN “24,297 hours of School later…”

EMILY MCALLISTER “Just do it.”

HOLLY MCGLAUGHLIN “Justacow (demo3).”

TINGQUAN (GLORIA) MENG “Looks like I've arrived 40 minutes early.”

OLIVIA NASH “My English essay may be overdue, but at least the Common Room kitchen is clean.”

CLEMENTINE (CECE) NEWTON-BROWN “Don’t act like you’re not impressed.”

MEGAN (MEG) NIXON “All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” – Gandalf

NATALIA OBEROI-KEARNEY “Yes, I’m Indian. No, I do not speak ‘Indian’.”

VICTORIA PATSAKOS “Hey guys, it’s me Vikkstar123.”

YUANBO (ALICE) QU “Be an idealist in a realistic world.”

LOUISA REINKE “School for me is like FedEx postage, always six weeks behind schedule (with unreliable tracking).”

MOLLY ROBERTSON “You know, I’ve realised that I’m probably just perfect…”

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EMILY RYAN “... and it’s everybody else around me that’s got issues” – Scott Disick

EMERSON STUCHBERY “I'm so behind on sleep. I'm going to have to pull an all-nighter.”

STELLA WILSON “Well… that was awkward.”

ANNABEL SWEETNAM “I’m good at everything except modesty, which I’m great at.” – Gina Linetti

JIAXIN (JASMINE) TAO “Eat, sleep, play, repeat.”

HELENA THORBURN “Sorry I'm late.”

JESSICA YANG “I don’t make sense, I make dollars!”

ANITA YANG “...oh don’t worry I haven’t started either.”

SARA ZAYONTZ “My tummy hurts.”

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ELIZA SEYMOUR “Sorry.”

RUBY SEYMOUR “I’m growing a tree.”

TAMSIN SLEIGH “The honorary psych teacher.”

CHARLOTTE STERN “Yes, I am vaccinated…”

ALESSIA TZELEPIS

BRIDGET VOGEL-PAUL “Have you taken your medication?”

GEORGINA VOTE “Sometimes I wonder if all of this is happening bc i didn’t screenshot that Instagram post and forward it to 10ppl in 2014.”

SOPHIE WILLIAMS “OMG, guess what it is?”

ZIYI (SELINA) ZHANG “Wherever life plants you, bloom with gratitude.”

ZIQI (MIRANDA) ZHANG “bae, I'm on the way.”

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YEAR 12 2021 Georgia Boots

Madeleine Hardy

Tabitha Manson

Emily Ryan

Isabella Bufé

Anouk Heidenreich

Emily Maren

Eliza Seymour

Lucy Campbell

Stella Heidenreich

Emily McAllister

Ruby Seymour

Zara Carter

Katherine Herc

Holly McGlaughlin

Tamsin Sleigh

Yanqi (Vivian) Chen

Kelly Hiew

Tingquan (Gloria) Meng

Charlotte Stern

Yinuo (Cathy) Chen

Isabella Hornor

Soraya Meor Zain Azman

Emerson Stuchbery

Saskia Christian

Sin Sang (April) Huang

Ruby Moir

Annabel Sweetnam

Chloe Cooper

Ella Johns

Mayuri Muralidharan

Jiaxin (Jasmine) Tao

Florence Corsham

Chloe Joubert

Isabelle Musson

Helena Thorburn

Alexandra Demetriou

Mia Jurcevic

Olivia Nash

Alessia Tzelepis

Francesca Demetriou

Lucy Keilar

Clementine Newton-Brown

Bridget Vogel-Paul

Allegra Dennison

Eloise Kewley

Megan Nixon

Georgina Vote

Allison Duong

Deána Laletas

Natalia Oberoi-Kearney

Sophie Williams

Emily Dziedzic

Ava Lansell

Ru Yan (Megan) Ong

Stella Wilson

Gabrielle Fellows

Caitlyn Le

Shihan (Kirsten) Ouyang

Anita Yang

Elodie Ferrali

Katherine Lee

Abby Page

Jessica Yang

Sophie Gorton

Tsz Yan (Ida) Liu

Eleni Papastergiadis

Sara Zayontz

Sophie Gough

Alicia Livolti

Victoria Patsakos

Ziqi (Miranda) Zhang

Scarlett Graham

Lillian Lu

Yuanbo (Alice) Qu

Ziyi (Selina) Zhang

Claire Gray

Eliza Mailer

Louisa Reinke

Annie Gubbins

Isabella Mangano

Molly Robertson

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VALEDICTORY AWARDS SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARDS

The Brookes Family Prize for Determination Tsz Yan (Ida) Liu Soraya Meor Zain Azman The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Award Allegra Dennison The Langley Family Memorial Award for a Boarder Gabrielle Fellows Ru Yan (Megan) Ong The Margaret Mulder Award for International Citizenship Tingquan (Gloria) Meng The Caltex Best All Rounder Award Jessica Yang

GOLD AWARDS

Exceptional Service to the School Lucy Campbell Allegra Dennison Elodie Ferrali Clementine (Cece) Netwon-Brown Victoria Patsakos Jessica Yang GENERAL AWARDS

Outstanding Service to the School Alexandra Demetriou Francesca Demetriou Gabrielle Fellows Holly McGlaughlin Ruby Moir Isabelle Musson Ruby Seymour Tamsin Sleigh Georgina Vote Sara Zayontz

The Jeanie Hood Prize Anouk Heidenreich Melbourne University Principals’ Award Tingquan (Gloria) Meng The Parents’ and Friends’ Association Citizenship Award Gabrielle Fellows Principal’s Award for the Co-Captains of the School Lucy Campbell Clementine (Cece) Newton-Brown The Sue Bell Humanities Prize Emily Ryan The Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Award Emily Dziedzic

DARK BLUE AWARDS

Awards for Academic Excellence Tingquan (Gloria) Meng Jessica Yang Allegra Dennison Clementine (Cece) Newton-Brown Francesca Demetriou Alexandra Demetriou Ruby Moir Emily Dziedzic Tamsin Sleigh Allison Duong Natalia Oberoi-Kearney Alicia Livolti Eleni (Ellen) Papastergiadis Emily Ryan CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS

The Margaret Woodlock Award for Outstanding Sporting Achievement Chloe Cooper The Sports Auxiliary Sports Citizenship Award Elodie Ferrali

The Catherine Nellijke Verstoep-Hilford Drama Prize Sophie Williams Music Citizenship Award Holly McGlaughlin St Catherine’s School Debating Award Victoria Patsakos The Sophie Borland Memorial Award for Public Speaking Allegra Dennison Light Blue Award for Performance in Rowing Isabella Bufé Chloe Cooper Alexandra Demetriou Francesca Demetriou Claire Gray Olivia Nash Clementine (Cece) Newton-Brown Tamsin Sleigh Sophie Williams Jessica Yang Light Blue Award for Performance in Drama Zara Carter Allegra Dennison Eloise Kewley Victoria Patsakos Sophie Williams Light Blue Award for Performance in Public Speaking Allegra Dennison Victoria Patsakos Jessica Yang Light Blue Award for Performance in Music Allison Duong Holly McGlaughlin Isabelle Musson Sophie Williams Anita Yang

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CURRENT STUDENTS OF OLD GIRLS Child

Mother

Sophie Abbott

Child

Mother

Anna Nieuwenhuysen (’91)

Charlie Herron

Prue Lording (’96)

Camilla Aberdeen

Nina Kirby (’94)

Imogen Herron

Prue Lording (’96)

Fleur Angenent

Emma Stanley (’97)

Susan Connor (’61)

Emma Hoban

Minnie Law (’83)

Giselle Armstrong

Lachlan Armstrong (Old Boy ’95)

Toni Pierce (’67)

Zahra Hoban

Minnie Law (’83)

Ziabella Armstrong

Lachlan Armstrong (Old Boy ’95)

Toni Pierce (’67)

Madeleine Hooker

Antoinette Walshe (’88)

Summer Balla-Kellett

Mandy Balla (’86)

Olivia Howitt

Michaela Grogan (’86)

Charlotte Bell

Grandmother

Great Grandmother

Sue Catchlove (’59)

Amelia Hyams

Grandmother

Ann Pisterman (’64)

Zara Bongiorno

Felicity Miller (’87)

Isabella Jamieson

Emily StephenDaly (’98)

Isabella Bufé

Tracy Cedzich (’86)

Lily Jamieson

Emily StephenDaly (’98)

Katie Cacopardo

Christina Smith (’88)

Prudence Whitehead (’61)

Ella Johns

Susannah Chapman (’86)

Annabel Calvert

Fleur McKay (’94)

Sarah Baillieu (’68)

Margaret Cox (’35)

Evie Joseph

Jonathan Joseph (Old Boy ’95)

Louise Strauss (’62)

Clara Calvert

Fleur McKay (’94)

Sarah Baillieu (’68)

Margaret Cox (’35)

Eloise Kewley

Sally Stonier (’78)

Noel Lidgett (’50)

Nina Calvert

Fleur McKay (’94)

Sarah Baillieu (’68)

Margaret Cox (’35)

Sophie Knight

Lucy Campbell

Amelia Osborn (’86)

Holly Landrigan

Margaret Guy (’89)

Poppy Cashmore

Lucy Olsen (’97)

Amelie Lane

Lisa Tarasio (’95)

Timothy Lane

Lisa Tarasio (’95)

Annabelle Christensen

Marion Carlisle (’28)

Milla Cohen

Susan Adamson (’90)

Ava Lansell

Pernilla Coleman

Kirsty Gilmour (’86)

Katherine Lee

Saskia Coleman

Kirsty Gilmour (’86)

Adelaide Lempriere

Chloe Cooper

Sophie Richmond (’89)

Cressida Coote

Daisy McKenzieMcHarg (’03)

Scarlett Davis

Briely Trollope (’89)

Jessica Dobbin

Fiona Goldstraw (‘90)

Maggie Dryden

Victoria Krauss (’92)

Jessica Elshaug

Sarah Moffatt (’93)

Elizabeth Newman (’61)

Betty Lyall (’36)

Helen Crankshaw (’59)

Prudence Spinney (’68)

Margaret Spinney (’42)

Great Grandmother

Shirley Ellinson (’42)

Constance Vanston (’22)

Genevieve (Jenny) Home (’52) Karen Lim (’87) Diana Dougall (’57)

Cassandra Lie

Kelly Clemenger (’80)

Charlotte Lincoln

Marita Batty (’96)

Carol Kimpton (’67)

Sheila Creswick (’31)

Coco Lutz

Rebecca Paranthoiene (’97)

Robin Richards (’74)

Jill Sargood (’48)

Luca Lutz

Rebecca Paranthoiene (’97)

Robin Richards (’74)

Jill Sargood (’48)

Poppy Maling

Jean Cameron (’49)

Tabitha Manson

Thea Coltman (’51)

Amelia Esposito

Suzanne Davies (’91)

Zoe McComas

Phoebe Hammon (’04)

Sarah Fanning

Samantha St Hill (’87)

Eliza McCurdy

Nicole Austin (’88)

Lisa Nicoll (’63)

Marjory Sharp (’35)

Holly Farrer

Susie Cook (’93)

Millie McIntosh

Kate Correll (’87)

Brenda Pulling (’49)

Phyllis Rowell (’31)

Madeleine Farrer

Susie Cook (’93)

Skye McIntosh

Kate Correll (’87)

Brenda Pulling (’49)

Phyllis Rowell (’31)

Sophie Farrer

Susie Cook (’93)

Prudence Krauss (’68)

Margaret Spinney (’42)

Sophia McKinnon

Anna Tracy (’87)

Chloe McMahon

Caroline Morgan (’95)

Ella McMahon

Caroline Morgan (’95)

Phoebe Messum

Catherine Stoney (’97)

Alexandra Mirabella

Sophie Panopoulos (’86)

Arabella Foote

Sarah Scambler (’93)

Margaret Drummond (’62)

Olivia Fortey

Lucy King (’90)

Pamela Rome (’63)

Ed Goorjian-Taft

Gemma Goorjian (’02)

Sophie Gorton

Sandra Court (’84)

Anoushka Graham

Sophie McSweeney (’93)

Adelaide Mitchell

Katie Krauss (’90)

Scarlett Graham

Sophie McSweeney (’93)

Nadia Mohamed

Farah Pasha (’91)

Isabella Stokes OAM (’58)

Willow Moore

Camilla Fox (’11)

Margaret Lemmon (’61)

Lucy Green

Anne Lowry (’58); Sue King (’59)

Lynette Walkley (’34)

Eliza Grey

Georgina McConnell (’88)

Missy Morley

Bonnie Morris (’93)

Chloe Handbury

Georgina Seccull (’86)

Charlotte Myer

Annabel Plummer (’82)

Tania Hay

Sophia Canet (’00)

Olivia Nash

Abbey Blackshaw (’93)

Barbara Boynton (’73)

Jill Warnock (’46)

Joan Spooner (’61)

CURRENT STUDENTS OF OLD GIRLS Child

Mother

Chloe Nevins

Grandmother

Great Grandmother

Child

Mother

Grandmother

Simone Willis (’91)

Isabella Soutter

James Soutter (Old Boy ’92)

Prue Macnaughtan (’62)

Clementine Newton-Brown

Jane Forsyth (’88)

Katharine Soutter

James Soutter (Old Boy ’92)

Prue Macnaughtan (’62)

Meg Nixon

Helen Adams (’88)

Billy Speer

Camilla Deague (’02)

Martha Officer

Clara Officer (’80)

Henry Speer

Camilla Deague (’02)

Abby Page

Kate àBeckett (’87)

Chloe Stansfield

Meredith Dwyer (’88)

Jessica Paterson

Sophie Nicholas (’89)

Violet Stephens

Emma Millis (’89)

Leigh Denham (’61)

Noreen Heath (’34)

Emma Peele

Elizabeth Gillon (’67)

Elizabeth Switkowski

Georgina Hinton (’99)

Zara Peele

Elizabeth Gillon (’67)

Henri Switkowski

Georgina Hinton (’99)

Patricia Loveless (’66)

Annabel Taylor

Melissa Sweetland (’86)

Lily Taylor

Melissa Sweetland (’86)

Alexandra Pitt

Fleur Forsyth (’99)

Nina Portnoy

Jane Davis (’85)

Barbara Boynton (’73)

Sarah Pratt

Jill Cannon (’66)

Camilla Thomas

Julia Hammon (’00)

Hollie Pringle

Marnie Ross (’92)

Victoria Jacobson (’65)

Coco Thomas

Ineke Hay (’98)

Scarlett Pringle

Marnie Ross (’92)

Victoria Jacobson (’65)

Mirabelle Thomson

Rebecca Jockel (’98)

Molly Robertson

Anna Lally (’88)

Charlotte Upton

Lisa Hinrichsen (’83)

Jill Smith (’55)

Giselle Upton

Lisa Hinrichsen (’83)

Jill Smith (’55)

Mia Upton

Lisa Hinrichsen (’83)

Jill Smith (’55)

Lily Van der Venne

Susannah Guy (’96)

Charlotte Rodgers

Marion Teare (’50)

Ellie Rodski

Maggie Harrison (‘99)

Jane Morris (’71)

Eloise Rudge

Rowena Williams (’87)

Pamela Granowski (’51)

Scarlet Russell

Bianca Russell (’95)

Anna Shears

Penny Roysmith (’81)

Julie Davey (’51)

Pippa Van der Venne Betty Shields (’51)

Scarlett Shelton

Letitia Cole (’58)

Pippa Shergold

Holly Tinsley (’89)

Margaret James (’61)

Jessica Sibly

Lucinda Langdon (’88)

Janet James (’58)

Maroa Molesworth (’25)

Great Grandmother

Jill Warnock (’46)

Suzanne Holden (’50) Suzanne Holden (’50)

Lucinda Webster

Jonathan Webster (Old Boy ‘97)

Clementine Wilson

Annabelle McSweeney (’92)

Pia Zayontz

Anna Davis (’87)

Sara Zayontz

Anna Davis (’87)

SALVETE Jiarun (Karen) Ai

Alice Dobbin

Amelia Hyams

Evie Mason

Kari Prendergast

Pippa Van der Venne

Jessica Anderson

Bella Eason

Ruby Jesudason

Skye McIntosh

Changyi (Alyssa) Qian

Hazel Vujovich

Annabel Arnold

Minnie Egan

Sofia Kairouz

Sophia McKinnon

Changhua (Alva) Qian

Meihan (Amy) Wang

Alba Arrow

Lily Eliau

Kobe Karafili

Jemima McLennan

Jack Renshaw

Xinyi (Sophia) Wang

Seeren Ashmeel

Jessica Elshaug

Jessica Kemp

Jack Michelmore

Skye Roche

Celina Wang

Alex Aumann

Angela Feng

Alicia Lai

Harvey Milne

Phoebe Russell

Clementine Wilson

Brigitte Axup

Sophie Filgate

Lauren Lam

Willow Moore

Opal Scheele

Selina Wu

Adeline Branch

Cameron Gilbert

Liana Lam

Missy Morley

Zoe Shen

Shiyun (Rose) Xia

Tara Browne

Zach Gonzalez

Timothy Lane

Nguyen Thu (Anna) Diep Amanda Shen

Ellyse Buckley

Ed Goorjian-Taft

Siena Lane

Stephanie Norton

Xinrui (Sherry) Shi

Simone Yazbek

Madisson Buckley

Anoushka Graham

Aeryn Lee

Rosie O'Brien

Sofia Sinclair

Julius Yazbek

Emma Budhwar

Jemima Gray

Brielle Lee

Evie Orwin

Brian Siswanto

Melanie Young

Poppy Cashmore

Yolanda Gu

Shuao (Mia) Li

Yutong (Irina) Pan

Chloe Stansfield

Sienna Yu

Cheuk Shun (Natalie)

Ava Hargrave

Caydence Lim

Lucille Parfit

Violet Stephens

Yichen (Lydia) Zhang

Chan

Sofia Harland

William Lin

Charlotte Parfit

Yuyi (Elsa) Su

Wanjia (Joy) Zhang

Valerie Chau

Tania Hay

William Liu

Bella Perry

James Tan

Wei (Doris) Zhou

Luyi (Louis) Chen

Imogen Herron

Danning (Rachel) Liu

Tavia Anh Pham

Xinglu (Yuki) Tang

Angeline Chiang

Charlie Herron

Rong (Joanna) Lu

Alexandra Pitt

Ariya Taylor

Victoria Davis

Janine Hu

Grace Mann

Eve Plummer

Chui Iu (Yoyo) To

Zoe Dixon

Emily Hu

Yasmin Martin

Emmy Ponting

Rafi Toscano

Wing (Mavis) Yau

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ST CATHERINE’S OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION

PAST PARENTS' & FAMILIES' NETWORK

With a full and exciting calendar of events and programs, SCOGA headed into 2021 with vigour and enthusiasm to make up for lost time.

Unfortunately, the Past Parents’ Committee was not able to enjoy its usual busy year due to the second year of COVID-19. Normally, we would be helping to arrange a large number of dedicated Year Level Past Parent Reunions for Year levels going as far back as 2000.

Despite the intermittent restrictions in the first half of the year, we were able to slot in quite a number of reunions, the Leavers’ Panel and Mentor Program. Sadly, as the belt was tightened through the latter months, we had no choice but to cancel or postpone all our remaining festivities. All are being rescheduled for 2022, with dates to be advised in coming months. We look forward to presenting our remarkable recipient of the SCOGA Fellowship 2021 to the entire St Catherine’s School community at Speech Night this year. Sherren House has been the home to many of the functions held by SCOGA, but Old Girls of late have been enjoying our latest initiative from their own sitting room. We are now hosting our fabulous information sessions via Zoom. The wrapping up of 2021 brings with it the end of my four years as President of SCOGA. It has been the most brilliant experience. We set the bar high. We dreamed big. We set goals which would stretch us; and here we are, and I feel incredibly satisfied and thankful. To the SCOGA Committee members who have volunteered their precious time for the benefit of all St Catherine’s Old Girls… you are truly magnificent. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the entire community. To Principal, Michelle Carroll and her staff, School Council, Advancement Office, Marketing Department, Business Office, Community Engagement Committee – there are no words other than, thank you. Lastly, to the Old Girls, thank you for being engaged. Thank you for donating your time, your money, your enthusiasm, your energy, your feedback, your stories and your memories. Chrissy Ryan (Graham ’79) St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association President

However, fortunately there was a small window of opportunity in March that did work and we were able to hold a Year Level Reunion for the past five years, 2016 to 2020. With COVID restrictions, we held a Past Parents’ Reunion at St Catherine’s, for the first time, rather than at past parents' homes. We gathered around the Fountain outside Sherren House and enjoyed the company of 60 past parents. Despite the smallerthan-hoped attendance, those who did join in did so with much joy. There was lively chatter around the tables, filled with delicious platters kindly brought along by our guests. Not much food was left at evening’s end – perhaps a good indication of a happy gathering. We all trust that 2022 will see a return to more normal social gatherings and with that, Past Parents’ Reunions. The format for past parents is asking for a volunteer past parent to host their daughter’s Year level for a casual drinks party at home. This is strictly hosted on a ‘BYO bottle and plate to share’ basis to make the evening an easy and inclusive way to get together. The Committee assists with email-only invitations circulated by the School. There is no charge involved and our Committee supply St Catherine’s glassware, delivered to and collected from the host’s home. 2022 will see the return of our much-loved Cranlana All Year Levels Cocktail Evening on 27 October. Held in the glorious gardens of Cranlana this has become a much loved and anticipated event. We are most thankful to Lady Southey AC and Ms Lindy Shelmerdine (’80) for their generous ongoing support, providing the beautiful Cranlana gardens for us to gather in for this fabulous evening. Past parents from all Year levels are warmly invited. Watch the St Catherine’s website for details. We are delighted our 2022 event will be jointly hosted with the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association with past teaching staff also included in the gathering. All past parents are invited to visit the St Catherine’s website to check for future reunion dates and activities at: stcatherines.net.au/our-community/pasts-parents/ Mr Scott Reinke Past Parents' & Families' Network Chair

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ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION

PARENTS’ AND FRIENDS' ASSOCIATION

In 2021, we welcomed new Foundation members and Foundation Board members – current parents, Ronald and Fleur Calvert (McKay ’94) and Paul and Nina Aberdeen (Kirby ’94). We also welcomed new Foundation Members – current parents, Damon and Janene Krongold, Brianna (Nan) Zhou and Tony Shu, along with Past Parents, Emma and Nick Young, Old Girl Associate Professor Anne Brooks AM (’70) and Old Girl and Past Parent, Diana Brélaz (Deutgen ’44).

The PFA’s primary role is to build and maintain a sense of community, reinforcing the links between St Catherine’s, students, teachers, parents and wider School community. Our secondary role is to fundraise for the benefit of the School – to enhance the environment, learning and wellbeing of our students.

We also welcomed new Jeanie Hood Society Patrons – Jamie and Rebecca Gray, who have for many years shared in St Catherine’s vision of developing confident, capable and healthy young women of the future, through the delivery of exceptional education. We are thankful that Jamie and Rebecca have committed the lead gift to kick-start St Catherine’s Black Box Theatre Campaign. With this gift, the School can welcome Jamie and Rebecca into our top donor tier, as Jeanie Hood Society Patrons, an esteemed group of eight families to date. In the Her Ties campaign, we asked our Old Girls to join together to impact the lives of young women in whose hands lie our future. In particular, young women from regional, rural and remote Australia who may not have access to exceptional education. We thank all donors to this campaign, especially Old Girl and SCOGA Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum recipient, Associate Professor Anne Brooks AM (’70), and Old Girl and Past Parent, Diana Brélaz (Deutgen ’44), who gave leading gifts to establish this Fund. Diana made her gift on the occasion of her 95th birthday, and at the same time became a Foundation Member, proving it is never too late to join. For the 251 donors who supported the St Catherine’s Hardship Fund this year, particularly on our second Giving Day in August, we are deeply grateful. A total of $216,341 was raised on Giving Day, and through the generosity of our matching donors, combined with our efforts from 2020, the total raised for the Hardship Fund to date is $1.4 million. Established in 2020, this Fund enables the School to assist current families facing changes in their circumstances, and also new families who would otherwise not be able to send their daughters to St Catherine’s, due to financial challenges. The St Catherine’s School Foundation now comprises 591 members, generations of families who have given for a myriad of reasons, but who are all connected to the intelligence of the heart. Thank you for your ongoing support of St Catherine’s School. Mrs Sally Joubert Chair, St Catherine’s School Foundation

We host a range of entertaining and significant community events, providing opportunities for families to bond over shared experiences. Unfortunately, similar to last year, many of our events were affected by COVID lockdowns and restrictions. This year, our welcome event for all parents from the ELC, Junior and Senior Schools was cancelled. Our Year level cocktail parties were held, except for that of Year 12, with a lockdown unfortunately preventing that from going ahead. The Twilight Picnic for all Junior School and ELC 4YO families was held in March on the Village Green, reinstating a much loved annual event, last held in 2016, prior to the Barbreck redevelopment. We were pleased to hold our Mother’s Day stall and breakfast once again but were prevented from holding these events for Father’s Day. Our reintroduced Fathers’ Drinks night was also cancelled. At the time of writing, although the Ruth Langley Luncheon has been postponed twice, we are looking forward to hosting this signature event in December, along with a St Catherine’s Christmas Celebration for Junior School and ELC Families. This year, the PFA made its first payment towards our new pledge of $25,000 over three years for St Catherine’s Black Box Theatre. Our donation will fund the blackout curtains which will be essential for performances and presentations in the Theatre. Integral to our fundraising is the PFA Second Hand Uniform Shop. Now in its fifth year of operation, it continues to provide an exceptional service for our community and a welcoming window to the School for new parents. Thank you to Tamsin Greig for her stewardship as Uniform Shop Coordinator over the past two years and to the volunteers who have worked alongside her. To all parents, please consider volunteering in the Uniform Shop, becoming a class representative or joining an auxiliary – you will make friends and enjoy the experience. I am pleased to have served as PFA President for the past two years and thank each member of the PFA Committee, as well as all the PFA Class Representatives, for their ideas, enthusiasm and hard work during this second disrupted and unusual year. MRS SAMANTHA WOOD President Parents’ and Friends’ Association President

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HEYINGTON CLUB

CREATIVE ARTS AUXILARY

The 2021 St Catherine’s Rowing program had a positive turnout this season with 78 registered rowers making up seven Junior, four Intermediate, one Composite and two Senior crews. Captains’ of Boats Chloe Cooper and Claire Gray were fabulously encouraging, training hard and setting the tone for an inclusive and friendly squad.

The Creative Arts Auxiliary (CAA) recognises the importance of creative arts education, the benefits of sustained involvement in the arts and an advocacy role for the creative arts within the whole School community.

Rowing is a team sport that values hard, unrelenting work, dedication, sacrifice, courage and selflessness – some of the best personal qualities to carry throughout life. St Catherine’s School has invested in rowing for 32 years. The Heyington Club ensures our School has the best coaching staff and equipment available for our girls. 2021 was St Catherine’s most successful Rowing season. Our Junior and Intermediate crews had stella seasons showing great promise for the future. For the first time our two Senior eight crews won the Head of the Schoolgirls Regatta. The first VIII boat, The Fearless Girls, had an undefeated school girl race season. Both of our Senior crews competed at the Rowing National Championships in Tasmania. The Fearless Girls received a Silver medal in the A division final and The St Catherine’s 120, won the 500m sprint Gold medal. The Rowing community were fortunate to have held the Crew Presentation Award night in March where all our girls were recognised for their contribution to Rowing. It was wonderful to witness so many of the girls across all Year levels give presentations about their crew and thank their coaches. St Catherine’s is so fortunate to have such a strong coaching group headed by the wonderful Miss Brigette Carlile, Head Rowing Coach and Mr John Saunders, our Senior Coach. Rowing at St Catherine’s is fun and inclusive for girls and their families. We are a small school, but our drive, generosity of time and spirit is enormous. It is always evident on the riverbank with our presence and enthusiasm equal to, if not exceeding, our much larger competitors. 2021 was my final year as President. I have many fond memories and made wonderful lifelong friends as has my daughter Chloe. Thank you to Felicity Bongiorno, Damien Gray, Emma Green and Sam Cooper for their ongoing support. Without them, I would not have been able to get the job done. It has been such a joy to be involved. Row on! Go St Caths!!! Mrs Sophie Cooper Heyington Club President

The Auxiliary exists to support the students; Heads of Music, Art, Drama and Performing Arts Departments; and all creative arts staff by supporting their performance and exhibition events, including raising funds for purchases or projects identified by the Heads of Departments. The Auxiliary also promotes the development of School community friendship and fellowship by drawing on parents, past parents and Old Girls to assist in our activities. Evolving from St Catherine’s community, amongst the creative arts arena in 2021 in unprecedented times, is first and foremost empathy, followed by perseverance and gratitude. The constant and extended lockdowns have been profoundly received, with a united and encouraging response. The support, dedication, resilience and flexibility of staff and families has been dynamic and extraordinary in its structure and execution. The Senior School production, Letters to Lindy by award winning playwright Alana Valentine, was performed by a cast of exceptional talent and direction. Depicting Australia’s obsession with Lindy Chamberlain, it explored her relationship with the public through the voluminous letters and correspondence. The production brought tears and laughter to everyone with elements of documentary, drama, Greek tragedy, aboriginal folklore and sensationalism, all set against an Australian outback and delivered in our very own Dorothy Pizzey Centre. Two Weeks with the Queen, adapted from the best-selling novel by Morris Gleitzman was an uplifting, heartbreaking and meaningful play for all ages. The Years 7 and 8 performance embraced a story about real life events, with humour, laughter, hope and support. It drew on the importance of family, friends and community, messages resonating in today’s environment. The Linocut Workshop delivered an enthusiastic collaborative group of attendees with the dedication of the Art Department staff. It fostered creativity, confidence, perseverance and social gathering. Learning the elements and principles of art in lino cutting was inspiring, challenging and rewarding. The Jazz Night and Concerto music performances by our accomplished musicians and dedicated staff were captivating. Music is a universal language that ignites one’s passion, imagination, brings pleasure and unites us all. Thank you to every CAA member and School staff for your ongoing commitment and continued support of the CAA, and creative arts for 2022. Mrs Irene Karas Creative Arts Auxiliary President

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SNOWSPORTS AUXILIARY

SPORTS AUXILIARY

After many false starts in 2020 we were all excited to get back on the slopes in 2021. Unfortunately Covid had other plans (again)!

The St Catherine’s Sports Auxiliary recognises and acknowledges effort, participation and excellence in the sporting achievement of our girls. The Auxiliary celebrates sport and aims to bring parents and students together in a fun community environment. This year we were hampered by extended lockdowns preventing the Auxiliary from undertaking many planned initiatives, however those that we did proceed with emphasised the tremendous sporting spirit of our School.

Luckily, we still managed to enjoy some successful and fun events. On Sunday 28 March our inaugural pre-season Ice Skating Event at O’Brien Icehouse took place with 56 students attending. We look forward to continuing this tradition and bringing the girls together with their Snowsports friends in a ‘wintery environment’ to get excited about the upcoming season. Thank you Tiffany-Lyn Pascoe and Adam Gill for being the driving force behind this event. After last year’s cancellation we were happy to enjoy Opening Season Drinks, generously hosted by the Aberdeen family. This was an enjoyable social event with a huge turnout, providing a fabulous opportunity to reconnect with the St Catherine’s Snowsports community after a long break. Our Snowsports Swap this year was our biggest and best ever! After last year’s cancellation we were happy to once again host our famous annual sale. This year’s Swap exceeded expectations, generating more income than any other year. Our Swap has become an institution, with many families returning year after year. This event created so much excitement people lined up for hours in anticipation of the doors opening. We are proud to host such a successful fundraiser, but also proud we are providing an important recycling service to the community. Unfortunately, House Snowsports weekend was cancelled the day before it was scheduled. This was heartbreaking for the girls (missing out for a second year in a row). Thank you to the incredible Sports Faculty, Mr Tom Crebbin, Mr Nick Racina, Miss Olivia Cody and Ms Meredith Taylor for all their hard work scheduling, rescheduling and cancelling this event and Interschools. Thank you to all the families who attended Mt Buller for the House Snowsports weekend – those who were already there or on their way – we are grateful for your commitment and support. Special acknowledgement also to the girls who participated in Dryland Training – Strength and Conditioning (a new training initiative to assist in the development of sport specific conditioning for Snowsports) in anticipation of the season, also the girls lucky enough to be at Buller during non-lockdown times, who were able to participate in XC training. Your hard work and enthusiasm has not gone unnoticed and will put you in great stead for the 2022 season. Thank you to the entire Committee, looking forward to 2022! Ms Monique Rosshandler and Ms Tamsin Greig Snowsports Auxiliary

During Terms 1 and 2, we provided fun, healthy breakfasts at end of season training sessions and House carnivals. Our Committee members thoroughly enjoyed the appreciation the girls showed. Our largest event this year was St Catherine’s versus Lauriston for the Huntingtower-Heyington Cup. This event demonstrated terrific camaraderie amongst students, staff and parents and was hosted at St Kevins’ College. The Auxiliary provided healthy food for all St Catherine’s competitors, in addition to snacks for more than 100 students and parents who cheered passionately for our girls in a fiercely fought game, which deservedly ended in a draw. The event was promoted heavily by Director of Sport Mr Nick Racina, who along with former St Catherine’s Sports Captain, Miss Celia Cody (’19) as AFL coach, created a sporting atmosphere that has set the benchmark for future GSV clashes high. With the unfortunate cancellation of the Father Daughter Dinner, the Sports Auxiliary was unable to capitalise on raffle and auction prizes the Auxiliary had obtained through generous donations. The sale therefore of Sports Auxiliary supporter caps continued to be our primary source of revenue with sales at sporting events proving our community values supporting our young active girls. At the commencement of Term 4, the Sports Auxiliary together with the Sports Department celebrated the girls’ achievements throughout the 2020-2021 calendar. Whilst the season was interrupted, the ability of our girls to excel and continue to participate across a wide range of sports was evident and applauded at the virtual Awards evening. I would like to thank our Director of Sport, Mr Nick Racina whose genuine care and enthusiasm for the girls and the Auxiliary at St Catherine’s is consistently evident. Thank you also to our Committee who tirelessly champion our girls. Whilst there are too many parents to thank, I would like to extend a special thank you to our Year 12 Auxiliary member parents, Mrs Rachael Seymour, Mrs Fleur Heidenreich and Mrs Symone and Mr Andrew Demetriou. Mrs Lee Holmes Sports Auxiliary President

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SCHOOL COUNCIL OFFICE BEARERS 2021 SCHOOL COUNCIL OFFICE BEARERS 2021 Chair Ms Jane Hodder, BA (Hons), LLB, GAICD Hon. Treasurer Mr Peter Marriott, BEc (Hons) Monash, FCA Council Members (in addition to Office Bearers) Ms Kate Barber (’96), BA/LLB (Hons), LLM GAICD Mr Patrick Cody, B.Bus (Banking & Finance) Rev Dr Peter French, BA, BTheol, PhD (St John's Anglican Church Nominee) Mr James Gray Ms Noelene Horton AM, BA Dip Ed, FACE, FACEA, GAICD (Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Appointee) Ms Becky Hyde, BA Mrs Sally Joubert, BA (Hons), MA (Applied Psychology) University of Melbourne Mr Wayne Kent, BCom, LLB, SFFin, CPA (retired June 2021) Rev Dr Christopher Page, Ed.D, M.Ed, M.R.E, Dip Theol., BA (Toorak Uniting Church Appointee) Mr John Steven, LLB (Hons), BEc, Grad Dip Com Law (Mon) Ms Melissa Sweetland, BComm, CA, GAICD (Old Girls’ Nominee) Assoc Professor Melinda Truesdale (’81), MBBS FACEM AFACAsM Grad Dip Health Services Management Grad Dip Health & Medical Law GAICD MACLM (Old Girls’ Nominee) Dr Anne Waterhouse, MBBS, FACRRM, GAICD Mrs Michelle Carroll, MEd, BEd, GradDipHlth, MACEL, AFAIM (Principal, St Catherine’s School) Mr Mike Zammit, M.Sc, B.Ec, CPA (Company Secretary/Director of Business, St Catherine’s School) AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS 2021 Creative Arts Auxiliary Mrs Irene Karas Heyington Club President Mrs Felicity Bongiorno (Miller ’87)

St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA) Mrs Chrissy Ryan (Graham ’79) Past Parents’ and Families’ Network Mr Scott Reinke PFA CLASS REPS 2021 ELC – 3 Year Old Ms Erin Jolly Ms Gemma Goorjian (’02) Mrs Caroline Davis Mrs Bliss Egan ELC – 4 Year Old Mrs Kim Webster Mrs Sally Fiddes Mrs Camilla Speer (Deague ’02) Prep Mrs Georgina Switkowski (Hinton ’99)

STUDENT OFFICE BEARERS 2021 School Co-Captains Lucy Campbell Clementine (Cece) Newton-Brown

House Langley Templeton Allegra Dennison Isabella Bufe

Student Executive Lucy Campbell Clementine (Cece) Newton-Brown Ruby Moir Gabrielle Fellows Allegra Dennison Elodie Ferrali

School Pianist Isabelle Musson

Art and Design Emily Maren

Year 1 Ms Angela Woodruff Year 2 Mrs Georgina Switkowski (Hinton ’99) Mrs Julia Steedman

Community Service Ella Johns Eloise Kewley

Year 3 Mrs Fleur Calvert (McKay ’94) Mrs Tanya Margetts Year 4 Mrs Camilla Byrne Mrs Felicity Wilkins Mrs Ineke Thomas (Hay ’98) Year 5 Mrs Nina Aberdeen (Kirby ’94) Mrs Cecilia Rosenberg

Cultural Diversity Tingquan (Gloria) Meng

Year 6 Mrs Merryn Barr Mrs Emma Angenent (Stanley ’97)

Environment Madeleine (Maddie) Hardy

Year 7 Ms Janine Baird Mrs Julia Soutter Mrs Maryann Jesudason Year 8 Ms Lisa MacLeod Ms Catherine Stoney (’97)

Parents’ & Friends’ Association Mrs Samantha Wood Second Hand Uniform Shop Ms Tamsin Greig

Year 10 Mr Damon Krongold

Snowsports Ms Monique Rosshandler

Year 11 Ms Caroline Rose Mrs Meg Landrigan (Guy ’89)

House Co-Captains Holmes Kilbride Ruby Seymour Francesca Demetriou

Boarding Gabi Fellows Ru Yan (Megan) Ong

Year 9 Mrs Skye Burney Mrs Simone Shelton Mrs Anna Abbott (Nieuwenhuysen ’91) Mrs Jill Cutchey

Sports Ms Lee Naylor

Year 12 Mrs Jane Newton-Brown (Forsyth ’88) Mrs Amelia Campbell (Osborn ’86)

Debating and Public Speaking Jessica Yang Victoria Patsakos Drama Sophie Williams Duke of Edinburgh Caitlyn Le

Music Choral Holly McGlaughlin Music Instrumental Anita Yang Spirit and Wellbeing Sophie Gorton STEM Ruby Moir Sport Alexandra Demetriou Anouk Heidenreich House Beaulieu Blair Chloe Joubert Elodie Ferrali House Davis Isabella (Issy) Hornor Zara Carter

Athletics Isabella McDonald Chess Lillian Lu Cross Country Eliza Mailer Rowing Chloe Cooper and Claire Gray Snowsports Emily McAllister and Annabel Sweetnam Swimming Ellen Papastergiadis Track and Field Tabitha Manson and Tamsin Sleigh JUNIOR SCHOOL School Co-Captains Claudia Driver Chloe Nash Music Captains Olivia Grasso Tiffany Shen House Co-Captains Beaulieu Blair Milla Cohen Chloe Handbury Davis Grace Mitsikas Isla Morris Holmes Kilbride Olivia Barr Xiyuan (Cici) Lu Langley Templeton Clara Calvert Polly Moir Library Captain Mirabelle Thomson Nina Portnoy Snowsports Captain Piper Pascoe Adelaide Lempriere Swimming Captain Charlotte Bell Ziabella (Zia) Armstrong Cross Country Captain Leah Kaplan Yuetong (Elsa) Wang

Miss Kristina Schrader, BCI QUT MTeach (EC) Melb

Mr Rodney Dean, AClassElectrician

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TEACHING AND GENERAL STAFF

Ms Kristen Dhono Isoworo, BachEd Deakin Cert4Mass Comms MIT

Mr Dylan Licastro, BA, MEd, AMusA Classical

Mrs Sonam Agarwal, BComm Kanpur MBus (Bank&Fin) Monash CA

Mrs Melissa Dods, DipTeach (Prim) GDipMus Deakin

Mrs Ceri Lloyd, BA DipEd Monash GradDip (PW) VC

Mr Harjinder Singh, BIT Melb Polytechnic DipCompEd MIBT

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Ms Julie Malvestuto, BA Latrobe GDipEd (EC) RMIT Mrs Vicki Marinelli, DipFineArts Otago DipTeach ACENZ Mr Robert Marshall, BEd CCAE GDipOutdoor Ed SACAE MEd (Lship&Chge) Monash MACEL Mrs Janette Matt, BSc (Hons) DipEd MSc Monash Ms Karen McArdle, BEd, MEd, DipTeach

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Ms Meredith Taylor, BA La Trobe GradDipHR Swinburne

Miss Harriette Dryden

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Miss Georgie Gleeson

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Mr John Toulantas, DipInfoTech Holmesglen

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Miss Isabelle Gough Mr Richard Greene Miss Alexandra Hall

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Mr Isaac Gunnoo

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Mr Greg Horner

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Ms Gillian Hosking, BA Monash GDipEd TESOL Melb

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Miss Emily Richards

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Mrs Christine Wipfli, DipECE IECD

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Ms Olivia Cher, BMus BTeach (Hons) Melb Kodaly Lvl 1&2 Prim/Sec Ms Sandra Ching, DipTeach I.C.E, BEd MCAE PGDipEd MEd Melb Mr Tim Collins, BEd (MusSec) Melb Mrs Sue Collister, BTRP (Hons) DipEd Melb Mrs Lisa Cook, AMusA (Viola), SUZUKI (Primary), DipMus CertIVTAE MWT Ms Elaina Cortez, BSc, BA Mr Tom Crebbin, BEd DipTeach GIAE Ms Song Cui, MTeach UM, MastAppLing UM

Mrs Sally Jack, RGN RMH CertAudiometry AUDIO OHS La Trobe Ms Vanessa Jackson-McRae, BSc Monash GradDipEd ACU Ms Katy Johnson, BSc(Hons) Hull UK PGCertEd Leicester Mrs Cherie Johnstone, BEd Rusden WAG (GV-CLZ-JNI)

Miss Sophie Jones Ms Juliana Kay, MastTeach UM BachLibArts (USA) Ms Andrea Koch Mr Ryan Koroknai, BMus UM Ms Joanne Landgren, BA RMIT GCertEd (SLD) GDipEd Melb Mr William Legge Ms Irlande Lespine

Mrs Brigid Weereratne, BEd (Art/Craft) MCAE

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Mr Mike Zammit, BEco Monash CPA MSc UM

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Ms Simone Schilte, DipEd (Prim) VC BEd BES MEd Melb

Mr Andrew Wrigglesworth, DipMusPerf Box Hill Inst

Ms Carol Curtis

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Mrs Jenny De Nardis, DipTeach(Prim) VC AUSTSWIM

Ms Saskia Holloway

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Ms Willa De Freitas

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Mr Dean Hilson

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St Catherine’s Community Groups

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Holmes Kilbride

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Nicholas Library

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Careers

Director of Student Programs

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Health and Physical Education

English and Literature

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Junior School Leaders

Students 2021

125 Year Celebration Service

Head of Junior School

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