Fideliter | Winter Edition 2020

FIDELITER S T M A R Y ’ S A N G L I C A N G I R L S ’ S C H O O L • W I N T E R E D I T I O N 2020

UNITED

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

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FROM THE FOUNDATION Thanks to you: 2019 Donor Roll

10 FROM THE CHAPLAIN 11

ST MARY’S RALLIES TO HELP BUSHFIRE VICTIMS

12 FEATURE: THE POWER OF CONNECTIVITY AND HOPE DURING REMOTE LEARNING 16 STAFF SPOTLIGHT 18 FROM YOUR HEAD GIRL Student Leaders 20 FIRST CLASS RESULTS 400 Club 99ers

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COVER: 'From Our Hearts to Yours': Junior School rallied to support bushfire victims with a Valentine's Day fundraising event.

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32 22 GENERAL EXHIBITION WINNERS 24 DESTINATIONS OF THE CLASS OF 2019

37 ST MARY'S AUXILIARY 38 PARENTS' SOCIETY 39 OLD GIRLS' ASSOCIATION

28 SPORT

40 OLD GIRL PROFILES

30 MUSIC

46 NEWS FROM OLD GIRLS

32 DRAMA AND DANCE

48 VALE

33 JUNIOR SCHOOL

49 ARCHIVAL ANECDOTES

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51 CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

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St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School, PO Box 105, Karrinyup WA 6921 telephone:

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FROM THE PRINCIPAL Mrs Judith Tudball

UNITED IN SPIRIT

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his year commenced like any other at St Mary’s, filled with hope and optimism for our community and living the words ‘Welcome to 2020. A new year, a fresh start and infinite possibilities…’. We set about supporting bushfireimpacted Anglican communities in the eastern states… and then COVID-19 arrived, providing a very different start to the new decade from the one we were imagining for our 99th year. Despite the challenges this global pandemic has thrown us, it is words of hope that have kept us focused throughout this crisis. We have been so fortunate here in Western Australia, and despite the lingering financial hurt in our community, COVID-19 has also provided us with infinite possibilities to help us imagine and reshape our future as we celebrate our Centenary in 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic forced us completely out of our comfort zones and required us to rise to meet unprecedented challenges. I am in awe of the agility and capacity of our teaching staff, who enabled such a marked and expedited shift in practice to a remote-learning platform. Our students were well cared for and continued to be well taught during their period of homebased learning, and collectively, our entire staff conducted themselves with professionalism and compassion, displaying a deep care for our community as a whole.

It has been said that following this pandemic, ‘those who wish to stay the same will have to change the most…’. I am hopeful this COVID-19 disruption will provide us with the courage to rethink and reimagine ways of doing things to ensure we future-proof our school and truly prepare our students for life in the 21st century. Much has been said about the ‘new normal’; we now have the opportunity to design a new ‘normal’ for St Mary’s which will serve our school well, now and into the next 100 years of our magnificent history.

Throughout this first half of the year, our staff and students have had to adapt and change constantly, at the same time learning about building resilience and managing disappointment.

It is safe to say that we have spent much of 2020 being ‘comfortably uncomfortable’, while at times also feeling intensely ‘uncomfortably uncomfortable’! In acknowledging the missed opportunities and experiences for the girls this year, particularly our 2020 School Leavers, we should also focus on the deep personal growth achieved by each and every one of us as we toiled together to navigate unfamiliar territory. Throughout it all, students and staff alike discovered new ways of working and new ways to lead. I am so impressed with the fortitude and positivity displayed by our Head Girl, Molly Addis, and the Prefects and Captains, as they explored new and virtual ways to connect and inspire through their leadership. I know these experiences will put them in good stead in the future.

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FIDELITER From the Principal

As the year progresses and in a sign that all good things must eventually come to an end, our much-loved Deputy Principal and Dean of Curriculum, Mrs Cheryl Haak, has announced her retirement from St Mary’s at the end of this year, after 20 years of exceptional service. Mrs Haak has a deep affection for St Mary’s and a particularly keen interest in our students past and present. We will formally farewell Mrs Haak later in the year and we look forward to her remaining connected to our community long into the future.

I wish you good health, hope and happiness as together we continue to travel the road out of COVID-19. I particularly want to acknowledge the extraordinary support of the Board of Governors, the School Executive, the St Mary’s staff and our entire community as together we worked to keep St Mary’s a safe place and a beacon of hope for all. I am extremely grateful and immensely proud to be leading such a connected and caring community.

UNITED IN SPIRIT

FIDELITER From the Principal

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FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

“Alone we can do so little; united we can do so much.”

HELEN KELLER

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e began the 2020 school year with a significant power outage, which started as we prepared to welcome back the ‘High Flyers’ from the Class of 2019. Everyone scrambled in the background to ensure that we had generators in place to provide lighting and sound in Hearn Hall, and to power our IT systems later that day, to make sure we could complete the pay run. “It can’t get any worse than this in 2020,” we laughed.

TOP: Term 3 banner displays our message of unity.

ABOVE: Board of Governors Welcome to Staff event: Elizabeth Carr with (L) Peta-Jane Secrett (Hogg '98) and (R) Amanda Williams ('94).

As we traversed the myriad of challenges that have presented themselves since the start of the 2020 school year, what I have observed is our sense of community, our desire to look out for others and our random acts of kindness. And when, in March, the Board began working with Mrs Tudball and the Executive on our Principles of Decision-Making for what was confronting us, there was no question that at the forefront of our minds was the health and safety of our community. We committed to do everything we could to ensure our staff would retain their roles in 2020, and that every girl who had begun her school year wearing maroon and white would be able to complete her year with us.

Due not only to the generosity of the past but also the generosity of our current community, we are achieving these goals. An extraordinary number of families, staff and Old Girls have supported the Fee Relief Fund to help us assist families who, through no fault of their own, need our help.

I am grateful to be a part of such generosity of spirit.

This bodes well for us as we look toward our Centenary year in 2021; a year that may not be as ‘splashy’ as it might have been, but most certainly will represent who we are at our heart, a strong and faithful community.

Elizabeth Carr (’81) AM Chair, Board of Governors

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FIDELITER From the Board of Governors

FROM THE FOUNDATION

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he opening months of 2020 have unfolded in ways that we could never have imagined. Our thoughts are particularly with those families across WA who are now facing an uncertain financial future.

Supporting students through the needs-based Annual Giving Scholarships remains a central focus for the Foundation and we are committed to raising funds to provide opportunities for deserving girls to come to St Mary’s. We know that there will be more families than ever who are unable financially to offer their daughter the opportunity to come to our school.

GIVING IN 2020 Thank you to everyone who responded so generously to our Scholarship Appeal in June. Your support and kindness will have a lasting impact on the girls who receive these awards.

If you are in a position to support the Scholarship Fund or Fee Relief Fund, so that we can continue to provide access to the extraordinary opportunities of a St Mary’s education for more girls, we thank you sincerely and invite you to do so at www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/mygift. Every gift, however big or small, makes a difference.

MOVING TO A NEW BEAT: THE LADY TREATT CENTRE FOR MUSIC AND DANCE We have been watching with great excitement as the extension to the Lady Treatt Centre for Music and Dance has risen out of the ground this year. The newly completed building will provide students and staff with spacious learning and rehearsal rooms, additional practice rooms and an awe-inspiring first floor dance studio overlooking Chapel Valley. The Foundation is delighted to have contributed $1million to its development and sincerely thanks donors to the Building Fund, who enable us to support the School in this way.

THANK YOU Sadly, we were unable to welcome donors to the annual Thanks to you Donor Reception in May but we look forward to the next opportunity when we can thank all our supporters for the wonderful ways in which you support the School.

From the Board of the St Mary’s Foundation, a heartfelt thank-you for all you do for St Mary’s. Every gift you make, be it financial or a gift of your time and expertise, has a valuable and relevant impact on our students, staff and school.

Marlene Carter (’63) Chair of the St Mary’s Foundation

FIDELITER From the Foundation

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FROM THE FOUNDATION

THANKS TO YOU

2019 DONOR ROLL Our sincere thanks to you all for your generosity in supporting St Mary’s during 2019, providing the girls with new educational opportunities and an inspiring learning environment. The donors listed in maroon have supported St Mary’s for five or more consecutive years and are recognised with admission into the Fideliter Society.

This Donor Roll records the names of donors who supported St Mary’s between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2019.

Helen Adams Bridget Addis Laura Addis Molly Addis Addis Family Afilaka Family Nicole Afonso-Conradie Linzey Allinson Gaye Anderson (’64) Vanessa Anderson Andony Family Christine Antoine Appleby Family Armstrong Family Luke Atkins Martin Attwill Brenda Au Auld Family Bailey Family Joanne Baker (’70) Rodney & Lyn Baker (Price ’74) Stella Banfield Barmentloo Family Wendy Barnao Bronwyn Barnes (Cooper ’84) Glenn & Lisa Barrett Leigh Barrett Barrows Family Bartlett Family Baskerville Family Nergui & Kerry Bayarsaikhan David Bean & Miriam Borthwick Monique Beaudoire & Steve Hogden Adrian Beck Beer Family Margaret Bell (Mooney ’67) Alecia Benzie Tal Berman Carl Bevilacqua Bird-Milne Family Robyn Birkin Carol & Frank Black Kathryn Blomley Keely Boekeman Sandra Bolton Bonwick Family Botica Family Boultbee Family Ann Boyer Tess Boys Brades Family Paul, Victoria & Lilia Bradley Nadia Braybrook Grace Brennan Brennan Family Brindal Family Briotti Family Bryan Girls Buckingham Family Burke Family (Harriet) Vanya Burton Helen Buxton Buzynski Family Lily Caldow Remi Caldow

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Caitlin Calvert Campbell Family Fiona Candy Capobianco Family Carey Family Elizabeth Carr Gay Carson (Hyland ’64) Marlene Carter (’63) Carton Family Cath Choi Family Penny Chellew Chen Family Virginia Christie Indigo Clark Becci Clarke Clements Family Cohenca Family Taryn Collins Cooke Family Keryn Cooper (’82) Coopes Girls Cornish Family Costantino Family Counsel Family Crabb Family Jane Crisp Martina Crowley Jaslyn Cullen (Gibson ’94) Irene Cumming Alexis Cutten Jane Cyprian (’81) Sally Cyprian (’83) Daly Family Sheevaun Darby Davies Family Anita Daw Amy Dawson (Fraser ’94) De Mattia Family Tanya & Stuart Davidson Noelene Dermody Amy Deublé Di Nardo Family Andrea Dingley Evelyn (Patricia) Dodson Doran Family Dorfman Family Nicki Doyle Drabble Family Sophia Drazevic Melinda Dredge Shirley Duncan Durell Family Dianne Durston Juliette Dye June Earley Eddon Family G & C Edwards Charles Elders Elliott Family England Family Enright Family Peter Evans Fairhurst Family Fairweather Family Hanna Fastyn Feng Family

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Ferris Family Fiore Family Fischer Family Fitzgerald Family Michelle Fitzpatrick and Y12 AIT ATAR F.O. Jenny Forrest Penelope & Ian Fraser Grace Fulham Funston Family Gabbitus Family In Memory of Christine Gale Galjaardt Family Nerida Gardner Freedom Garvey-Warr Shannon Gasiorowski Teresa Gastevich Jessica Gethin Francine Gibb Rodger & Judith Gibson Gaye Giglia Jamie Gilbert Lily G Sophie G Giles Family Gillmore Family Jane Gillon Karen Gilmour Gigi Gismondi Gleeson Family Glover Family Goode Family Michelle Gordon Linda & Rudi Gracias Susan Gray Melanie Gray Griffiths Family Gunasekera Family Gurgone Family Cheryl Haak Mrs E & Mr M Hall Hamill Family Hancock Family Dorothy Harbisher Ian & Kerrie Hardy Harper Family Lisa Harris Fiona Harris Hawkesford Family Patricia Hawkey Haydar Family Hazelden Family Marjorie Heaney (Long ’65) Isla Hearn Lily Hearn Erica Herron Hicks Family Dr L Hillman Hine Family Dana Hlavacek Amanda Hoare Lynda Hocking Holdaway Family (Eastwood ’87) Michelle Houwen Elizabeth Howson Amanda Hoyle

Felicity Hughes Richard & Susan Hughes Hurst Family Rachel Hyde Ray Hyslop for Helen Judge (’50, Head Girl) Mary Ingram Tahlia & Sophie Inkster Ireland Family Irele Family Kym & Linda Isaacson Linda Jackson Deborah Jarman Beth & David Jasper Kylie Jenkins Peter Jespersen Johnson Family Johnston Family (’08 & ’12) Jones Family Fiona Jorge Kagi Family Mr T Kahane Kalajzic Family Kane Family Joan Karmelita Karratha Marine Mr Leo Kelly Kemp Family Ayla Kendrick & Family Kenny Family Michael Keong Kercheval Family Kid’s Talk Cecilia Kinsella Kirralee & Andrew Knight Koranis Family Mrs Poonam Kulkarni Lagana Family Joanna Lamb Anna Lane Don Langdon Sally Langer Janet Lankester Mimi Leung Charlotte Lever Tracey Lewis Annie Li Tao Shan Lim Lisa Margaret Long Belinda Longmire Luckley Family Lucy Tes Lynch & Family Emma Lynch MacDonald Family Mary Ellen MacDonald, in memory of Kerensa Majestic Plumbing Greg Major Rachel Major Lorrie Maley (Rowledge ’33) Scott Maney Wendy Mann (Barr ’63) Marchese Family Marshall Family Margaret & Rodney Marston

Judy Martin (Spark ’56) Martino Family Mascarenhas Family Antonella & Anthony Masi Matthews Family Mavor Family Maxwell Family Steven R McAlpine Darcey McDonald McKerracher Family Astrid McKimmie Scarlett McKimmie McLean Family McNulty Family Meacock Family Kat Mead Meharry Family Miles Family Miller Family Millett Family Jane Milloy Dale & Chris Mincherton Terry Minello Harper Minshell Molloy Family Moore Family Shane Moore Jacqui Moran Morrell Family Danny Moss Kirsten & Craig Muir Kerry Muir Alison Murphy Vicki Neil Stephanie Neille Yvonne Neille Sophie Ngo Clara Nguyen Julie O’Meara Evie O’Meara Ruby O’Meara Maddy Orr Packer Family Nandika Palaniappan Palmer Family Samta Panar June Pannell Panther Family Joan Parke Parker Family Parnell Family Patel Family Annette Peake & Family Pech Family Peel Family Anne Pesic Petrice Pesick Tuan V Pham Mark Pisano Polaris Industries Nick & Corrinna Politis Reverend Joyce Polson (Deaconess) Poon Family Gloria Posselt Elizabeth Powley Madeline Price Annabelle Price Price Family Rebecca Prince Liz Pritchard (’94) Lesley Prowse Mrs J Ramakrishnan Ramel Family Chris Read-Smith Rhodes Family Grace Richardson Jon Richardson Louise Richardson (Kelly ’85) Janette Ring Rintoul Family Lesley Roney Bree Rosagro (Buxton ’98) Roy-McCuaig Family

Ryall Family Ryan Family Ryan Family Sabavala Family Kavitha Samykanno Andrea Sassella Margaret Saunders Saunders Family Indiana (’16) & Madeleine (’18) Scanlon Jennifer A Scott Peta-Jane Secrett Anisha Sharma (’18) Jenny Shaw Helen Shaw Michelle Shea (Hancock ’94) Janelle Sherrard Desiree Silva Singh Family Kylie & Craig Slator Alison Slyns Lex Smith Smith Family Spencer Family Sinead Spencer Caitlin Spencer Dr Stephanie Spencer Spratling Family Michelle Spratling St Mary’s Auxiliary St Mary’s Old Girls’ Association Brian & Melanie Starkey Jan Stewart Stout Family Emily Stout Lucy Stout Suffell Family Tan Family Laurel Tanner Tasker Family Taylor Family Sophie T Deborah Thomas Kelly Thompson Janette Thompson Lynne Thomson Kate & Douglas Thomson Thomson Family Thorn Family Alex Thornton Thornton Family Bronwyn Tilse Jenny Tomlinson Rosemary Torvaldsen Jillian Rae Trantham Margaret Trinder Sharon Trinder Dana Trtica Judith & Rod Tudball Lucy & Ruby Turnbull Mike & Monique Turner Liam Twigger Penny Twining Louise Tyson Alison van der Linden & Family Vander Wal Family Simon Van Kleef Roger & Pam Veary Jade & Sophie Vella Sharon Vieira Walsh Family Joanna Wang Sharon Warburton Waterman Family Watson Family Rebecca Watts Jason Webster Weerakody Family Wende Family Giles & Elspeth West Wheeler Family Amanda Williams Kylie Williams

Willis Family Graeme Willis & Jenny Banfield Channa Wong Woolhouse Family Yi Xu Yates Family Heather Zampatti Zamudio-Concha Family And 154 donors who wish to remain anonymous and the many Junior School girls who made gold coin donations on Giving Day.

ENDOWMENT FUND

The families of all new students in 2019 who contributed to the Foundation’s Endowment Fund, which provides for the long-term future of the School.

STUDENT AWARDS AND PRIZES

Donors who provide awards and prizes to recognise the outstanding achievements and service of our students and Old Girls: Estate of Kerensa Allason (’89) Estate of Fay Bailey (’40) Cora Barnes Estate of Esmee Byatt (Templeton ’30) Dr John Craig - in memory of Frances Craig MBE Estate of Deborah Cook (Parker ’29, Head Girl) Marilynn Freitag Estate of Helen Hyslop (Judge ’50, Head Girl) Genevieve Irwin (Stone ’74) Audrey Jackson AM Joan Karmelita Denise Lane (Marshall ’79) Pamela Mathers Ruth Phelps - in memory of Ruth Rowell (Robinson ’33) Maria Stannage St Mary’s Auxiliary St Mary’s Old Girls’ Association St Mary’s Foundation Robyn Taylor Lynne Thomson Estate of Lady Treatt (’33, Head Girl) Western Australian Journal of Medicine

MEMBERS OF THE BISHOP RILEY BEQUEST SOCIETY

Thank you to the members of the Bishop Riley Society who have indicated their intention to make a bequest to St Mary’s in their will.

Linzey Allinson Glenn and Lisa Barrett Adrian Beck Elizabeth Carr AM (’81) Marlene Carter (’63) Ian and Wendy Chidgey Peter Evans Ron and Joy Farris Jane Gillon (Fisher ’70) Dr Ray Hyslop Audrey Jackson AM Diana King (’63, Head Girl) Jane Milloy (’72) Reverend Joyce Polson Bree Rosagro (Buxton ’98) Mike and Deb Scanlon Bill and Carole Temple Lynne Thomson Dana Trtica (’63) Every effort has been made to ensure that this list of supporters is accurate. If an error has been made, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us on (08) 9341 9120 or email giving@stmarys.wa.edu.au so we can ensure this is corrected for the future.

FIDELITER From the Foundation

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FROM THE CHAPLAIN

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hapel life commenced the year quite normally, with special services for the new school leaders, new boarders, staff and the Year 7s. We were soon into the weekly routine of year group, boarder and Junior School chapel. Plans were afoot for Grandparents’ Day, Old Girls’ Day and a combined boarders Eucharist with Hale School.

Then the virus arrived and how our lives changed.

Suddenly, we were not able to gather in large numbers. Consequently, chapel moved into its own form of remote learning. While the girls were at home, I posted video messages of encouragement around some church and society themes. I lit a candle each morning in the chapel to pray for the safety of the St Mary’s community and wrote a thought for the day in the daily newsletter.

Once the girls returned, PowerPoint chapel presentations were created for class groups with a video message, a time of mindfulness and music.

Teachers and students now share the readings and prayers, and there are a number of discussion questions linking the theme with the girls’ experiences.

In the Junior School, something similar is provided for Years 3 to 6, which Mr Chidgzey enhances,

and classroom teachers facilitate. With the Kindy to Year 2s, Mrs Bennett and I wander around the classrooms with a bit of a ‘story, song and dance’ routine. I would like to thank Mr Maney for making the videos and Mrs Bennet, Mrs Taylor, Ms Petrie, Mrs Duhig and the girls who have made musical contributions, that made them so engaging.

A recent example in the Senior School was our remote chapel entitled; ‘What are we learning from COVID-19?’, the central feature of which was an interview with Mrs Tudball. I encouraged the girls to observe her as a committed leader under enormous and ever-changing pressure, processing how she coped and what it meant to her, her faith and her family. The girls’ own responses to the question were often quite profound, as they reflected on more time with their families and how they had re-evaluated the important things in life.

Another example was our remote chapel service linking the unrest in the US with Reconciliation Week here in Australia. In both cases, minority groups are yet to be truly reconciled with the more privileged majority group for past suffering and ongoing disadvantage. In a school whose values are based on the teaching and example of Jesus Christ, who always stood up for the poor and marginalised, chapel is a forum in which we can discuss such issues in a safe and inclusive forum.

I look forward to the time when we can once again gather in our beautiful chapel, but in the meantime, we will continue to stay connected to our Anglican traditions.

Reverend Richard Pengelley

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FIDELITER From the CHAPLAIN

ST MARY’S RALLIES TO HELP BUSHFIRE VICTIMS

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n response to the summer bushfires that raged across the country and caused widespread devastation, the students and staff from St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School, together with the wider School community, rallied together to raise more than $10,000 to assist those in need.

Under the guidance of St Mary’s Chaplain, Fr Richard Pengelley, a committee of prefects and community captains organised several fundraising initiatives to support families, schools and injured wildlife severely impacted by the fires. On St Valentine’s Day, our Junior School students dressed up and donated gold coins under the banner, ‘From Our Hearts to Yours’, and wrote heartfelt messages to students and families of some of the schools which were badly affected.

Other fundraising efforts throughout February and March included cake stalls, a staff ‘Maker’s Market’, with staff members selling their own arts and crafts, donations from ticket sales for performances at the school, money raised at the Parents’ Society Sundowner and through collection tins placed around the school.

Additionally, St Mary’s partnered with our sister school, Saint Mary’s in Raleigh, North Carolina USA, who were deeply touched by what they saw and heard about the bushfires. Our student leaders regularly Skyped with fellow leaders from Raleigh, who came up with several ways to raise money for the appeal, including games and the production of a tee-shirt.

We are immensely proud of our students, staff and School community, who collaborated to raise a total of $10,352 to support those impacted by the fires.

The money raised was donated in several ways. St Peter’s Anglican College in NSW was gifted $2850 to help rebuild their fire-ravaged ANZAC grove, while $1000 was donated to Sapphire Coast Anglican College in NSW, for their breakfast club for underprivileged children, and to buy some socially interactive games for recess and lunchtimes.

In addition, $1500 was provided to Blaze Aid and the Anglicare Bushfire Relief Appeal to help farming families, $1500 was donated to the Victoria Zoo and a further $1500 was given to WAVES NSW, to help injured wildlife.

FIDELITER St Mary’s Rallies to help Bushfire Victims

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F E AT U R E

THE POWER OF CONNECTIVITY AND HOPE

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DURING REMOTE LEARNING

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At St Mary’s, we heralded the start of 2020 filled with great anticipation and positivity, welcoming the girls through the gates on the first day of term, ready for another busy year. This was, of course, before COVID-19 and terminology such as social distancing, hand-sanitising and self-isolation entered our everyday vocabulary. In seemingly no time at all, the trajectory of 2020 had changed completely, as the outbreak of a novel virus turned into a pandemic.

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hile COVID-19 has brought uncertainty, change and loss on a global scale, it has provided us all with a unique opportunity to reassess and rediscover what truly matters in our lives. From an educational perspective, we have embraced new ways of teaching and learning, many of which would not have evolved as rapidly without the urgency of the crisis.

UNITED IN LEARNING In late January, the outbreak of the virus overseas required returning travellers, including our international boarders, to undertake a period of self-isolation upon their return. As we made arrangements for the girls to self-isolate, we anticipated that would be the beginning and the end of any association St Mary’s had with the coronavirus. How wrong we were proven to be!

Before long, COVID-19 cases in Australia started to rise and key school milestones, such as camps and interschool sport, were halted to protect the health of the students. In preparation for a move to a remote learning platform, St Mary’s teaching and support staff quickly responded and upskilled. Teachers developed a blended learning program which included a range of video and online resources, as well as traditional materials. On Friday 27 March, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our school community necessitated the transition to remote learning for all students and with heavy hearts we said goodbye to the girls, fearing it would be many months before the hustle and bustle returned to the St Mary’s campus.

St Mary’s was now in uncharted waters, but we remained committed to providing a full and engaging curriculum for our students, who were now learning remotely at home.

The girls adapted quickly to the change, connecting virtually with their teachers and classmates. An online counselling platform was also introduced, providing the girls with remote access to the Psychology Services team, and helping to ensure that they were well supported.

Co-curricular staff developed virtual activities to keep the girls active and instrumental music lessons also moved online. Chapel services took on a new look with videos of St Mary’s Chaplain, Fr Richard Pengelley, conducting services.

In the Junior School, remote learning provided the girls with the opportunity to adapt using digital resources earlier in their educational journey. Inspiring at-home learning initiatives included art packs, dynamic video lessons, virtual sessions and interactive sporting tasks.

Parents also discovered some of the joys and challenges of being a teacher! In recognition of this, one of our Year 4 classes handmade beautiful books, filled with messages of thanks, to present to their mums on Mother’s Day. Head of Junior School, Mrs Helen Adams, said a wonderful outcome from this period was the connection that the girls have with their friends, teachers and the School, which made them appreciate coming to school each day.

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THE POWER OF CONNECTIVITY AND HOPE DURING REMOTE LEARNING

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UNITED IN BOARDING With boarding at the heart of school life, it was particularly difficult farewelling our boarders as they headed to their homes across the state, country and overseas.

Mrs Campbell, Head of Boarding, ensured that the girls’ connections to St Mary’s remained strong, replacing the usual ‘Home Away from Home’ activities in the boarding house with a newly devised ‘Boarding Away from Boarding’. The program included daily puzzles, weekly challenges, year group and whole of House activities. There

were also activities for the whole family to be involved in, such as photo competitions and cooking Chef Eric’s special recipes.

St Mary’s Head Girl and boarder, Molly Addis, said: “I felt like I never left the boarding house. We were sent a little care package in the mail, including a message from staff, warm fuzzies, a boarding family photo and a gorgeous little teddy! Having daily contact through Teams with the boarding girls was quite special.”

UNITED IN SPIRIT As restrictions eased in Term 2, and students returned to campus, they quickly settled back into their school routines, albeit with some remaining restrictions around co-curricular activities. While we still await the return of our overseas and interstate boarders, we remain connected from a distance under the mantra, togetherapart.

Our Principal, Mrs Tudball, praised the collective spirit of the girls, staff and broader St Mary’s community during these historically significant times, “There is no doubt that we have emerged as a stronger school and even more connected community. Our girls and staff not only adapted, they showed their resilience and displayed hope and love above all else.”

She said our Year 12 girls and student leaders stepped up and remained positive and connected despite the difficult times, which will ultimately stand them in very good stead for their futures.

Mrs Tudball also thanked the parents and school community for their continued support and inspirational words of encouragement throughout the crisis, “With community at the heart of St Mary’s and the safety and wellbeing of students and staff our priority, we remain vigilant and agile as we move forward. To all who have joined us on this journey so far, thank you. Near or far, united in spirit, we will continue to stay strong and connected.”

Mrs Tudball expressed great pride for our Class of 2020, saying they developed a unique sense of camaraderie that will forever unite them.

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Year 1 2 s REFLECT

EMILY

GIOVANNA The past few months have taught me several important life lessons: they have showed me how vital human connection is, how fortunate I am to live in this country, how grateful I am for my family and how blessed I am to attend this school. I also have a newfound appreciation for essential workers, a hug from a friend, and the freedom we are so lucky to experience in this country. No longer do I take my civil liberties for granted or the ability to go to the cinemas with a friend.

ON THEIR REMOTE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

I liked remote learning because it meant that I could spend more time at home with my family. One positive to come from this experience is that I feel like everyone is a lot more selfmotivated and can work on their own a lot better. Overall, it really made me realise how important staying connected with people is. I have also noticed that people have become a lot kinder and appreciate each other’s company more.

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I think I will look back on my time during remote learning and think that it was crazy that we did Year 12 during a pandemic! When we went into lockdown, it reminded me of a dystopian novel that I had read in English last year. The main characters started to hoard food after a nuclear disaster, which came to mind when I saw the empty shelves at the supermarket.

However, I feel extremely fortunate that the impact of COVID-19 has been minimalised thanks to the leaders of this community.

ELLEN, BOARDER

CAITLIN, BOARDER

CHLOE

I believe that my time in isolation and the remote learning experience was invaluable. I had time to pause and reflect on what we have at St Mary’s and all the wonderful opportunities and experiences it provides. The ‘Boarding Away from Boarding’ program was incredible, and really helped to keep the boarding spirit alive throughout our time apart. It helped us to realise that even though we were not together in the surrounds of St Mary’s, we were not alone either.

I’ll look back on this year as one that really stood out for me. I had an interesting time adapting to remote learning, but it has been an experience that I won’t forget. I’ve enjoyed reflecting on the little things in life that I never thought I’d miss, until they were no longer there. Things as simple as having Link class each morning, hearing the bell ring at the end of classes and seeing my friends every day. I think that the impact of COVID-19 on my final year at school has made it really memorable and a completely different experience from any other graduating class.

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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

announcing St Mary’s Deputy Principal and Dean of Curriculum, Mrs Cheryl Haak, has announced her retirement. Cheryl has been a pillar of the School community for the last 20 years, having started as the Dean of Administration in 2001. She moved into the role as Dean of Curriculum in 2008 and took on the additional role as Deputy Principal in 2015. She also taught Mathematics, Career Education and Future Problem Solving at various stages throughout her career. She will be greatly missed for her contribution to the School, including her inspirational ability to help stretch students academically, and her generosity of spirit.

congratulating We are delighted to share that our former Dean of Administration, Mrs Sheevaun Darby, commenced her new role as Deputy Principal (Operations) at the start of the school year. In this newly created Executive leadership position, Mrs Darby oversees and manages all co-curricular programs, service activities, study tours and exchanges, outdoor education programs and School operational matters such as risk management, policies and procedures, special school events and daily operations.

welcoming WE WELCOME ALL NEW STAFF MEMBERS TO THE ST MARY’S TEAM, AND THANK THEM FOR SHARING THEIR WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH US. WE ARE ALSO DELIGHTED TO INTRODUCE TWO NEW SENIOR STAFF, WHO COMMENCED IN FIRST SEMESTER.

In Term 2 we welcomed Mrs Brenda Komaromi to the Executive position of Dean of Administration at St Mary’s. Mrs Komaromi comes to St Mary’s from Santa Maria College, where she held the positions of Head of Logistics and Assistant Campus Dean. With a passion for girls’ education and a sharp timetabling mind, Mrs Komaromi is the perfect fit for St Mary’s.

Mrs Rebecca Payne began her new role as Associate Dean of Students and Head of Year 12 in January 2020. Mrs Payne, who has a strong background in girls’ education, was previously the Year 11 and Year 12 Co-ordinator at PLC. Mrs Payne prides herself on developing excellent relationships and has an extensive understanding of the requirements, challenges and highlights that shape the Year 11 and 12 school experience. This has proven invaluable to our Year 12 cohort with such an unexpected start to the year.

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STAFF ACHIEVEMENTS OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHING TEAM CONTINUE TO INSPIRE US WITH THEIR ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE, SO THAT THEY CAN DELIVER AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL STUDENTS.

LYNNE THOMSON EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP Former St Mary’s Principal, Mrs Lynne Thomson, completed a Master of Education at Harvard in 1986-1987.

She found it to be an inspirational educational experience and was committed to providing St Mary’s staff with opportunities to experience world-class learning opportunities. When Mrs Thomson retired at the end of 2018, the Board of Governors named a staff scholarship in her honour, in recognition of her pursuit of learning.

In 2020 the first two recipients of this scholarship are Miss Jasmine Iasky and Ms Jodie Sanders.

Mrs Rebecca Payne, Associate Dean of Students and Head of Year 12, and Miss Josie Detata, Technology and Enterprise teacher and Head of Year 11, have received a bursary from the National Excellence in School Leadership Institute, to complete The Advanced Leadership Program for current and aspiring female leaders.

Jasmine Iasky is our School Career Advisor. The scholarship is to enable Jasmine to attend the Council of International Schools Global Forum on International Admissions and Guidance in Dublin, and the International Guidance Counsellors Conference at Cambridge University in the UK, followed by a visit to Oxford University’s Admissions Centre.

Jasmine’s goal is to enhance St Mary’s ability to provide greater assistance to our current and past students applying to study overseas, to give them the best opportunity to be successful in their applications.

Jodie Sanders is a registered architect and teaches in St Mary’s highly regarded Visual Arts Department. She teaches across a range of year groups, including the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals course in Years 11 and 12. Jodie co-ordinates the biennial art tour to New York City and has a keen interest in Design Thinking. Her scholarship is to facilitate her participation in the Design Discovery Program at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, with a goal to ensure that St Mary’s becomes a beacon of excellence in Design education.

Mrs Tina Campbell, Head of Boarding, has completed a Master of International Education (School Leadership), through Charles Sturt University this year.

Mrs Vikki Kennedy, Year 4 teacher, has had her work in teaching inquiry-based learning published in a book, along with other educators and school leaders. Published in two volumes, Journeys of Inquiry and Further Journeys of Inquiry explore how educators can harness children’s natural inclination to question and research, while introducing them to processes they will build on throughout their lives.

While we proudly named Jodie and Jasmine as the inaugural recipients of the Lynne Thomson Excellence in Education Scholarship, COVID-19 restrictions unfortunately prevent them from attending their studies in 2021. We look forward to them being able to complete their chosen courses at a later date, once international travel for school purposes can be reinstated.

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Student leaders

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FROM YOUR HEAD GIRL

ow! I do not think I really have the words to describe the first half of 2020. There is a big part of me that sees the events of the past five months as some kind of test of leadership, resilience, and the sturdiness of my own positive attitude towards life. I can honestly say that it is with the support of the School and students that I find myself stronger on the other side.

As a school community we have been living by the phrase ‘United in Spirit’, something that has been necessary due to the hardships of COVID-19 and the remote learning that resulted. St Mary’s has been part of my family’s life for 14 years and I have always felt the love and support of the School, but particularly this year. You know the love is real when every day you are getting daily brain teasers over TEAMS from Mrs Campbell and the Daily Newsletter is full of innovative and creative pearls of wisdom and humour from both teachers and students. As a newbie in the world of leadership, I have felt very inspired and motivated to see how our Principal, Mrs Tudball, our Head of Year 12, Mrs Payne, our Chaplain, Father Richard, and all of our amazing staff and my fellow student leaders have shown strength and a lasting composure from day one of this year.

I could continue this list of people, but I only get one page!

At the beginning of this year, the Year 12 girls each found a song suggestion from Chelsea Morphett, Ellen Bermingham and me, attached to the front of their lockers. Looking back, I think I may have subconsciously predicted a slightly bumpy road for 2020, with one of my suggestions being the humbling, upbeat and rather catchy song ‘Float On’ by American band, Modest Mouse.

“We'll all float on alright Don't worry even if things end up a bit too heavy We'll all float on alright” So, it is with patience and perseverance that we have become a stronger community through these quickly changing times, and I have been honoured to be able to have had a part in leading the School community. And… how good does it feel to be back on campus!

Molly Addis Head Girl 2020 ABOVE: Head Girl Molly Addis with (L) Chelsa Morphett, Senior Day Girl and (R) Ellen Bermingham, Senior Boarder.

The current pandemic and the summer bushfires earlier this year are events that make us feel small because they are out of our control. However, when you feel small you are not thinking about yourself but thinking about others. That is exactly why we needed, and wanted, to be connected as a school and with each other, and there is no doubt that the School nurtured this need with grace, as we conquered the online world of remote learning.

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FIDELITER Student Leaders

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Alex Somerville

Bianca Webster

Caitlin Annand

Mikayla Prentice

Hamilton

RILEY CAPTAINS

Library

Riley

Tothill Myles

WARDLE CAPTAINS

Aimee Ryan

Rosie Willis

Monika Eyer

Siddhi Hockenhull

Sophie Pech

Jennifer Hao

School

Bree Northey

C A P TA I N S

Adele Nicholl

Lefroy

Jordie Shillington

Hackett

Cate Johnson

Drama

Sarah Stattman

LEFROY CAPTAINS

Chapel Day

Chloe Tan

Mitchell

Stella Banfield

Debating

Kaitlyn Shaw

Amy Oliver

Emma Telfer

Amy Gray

Chapel Boarder

Alyssa Dragovic

Technology

Casey Lane

Craig

BrookeElla Boonlai Peel

Georgie Crichton

Caitlin Calvert

Ella Nelson

Penny Laufmann

Dance

Gemma Atzemis

Lauryn Costantino

HACKETT CAPTAINS

Jasmine Robertson

Ella Codling

Grace Mincherton

Vanessa Bryan

Sport

Natalie Szelid

Eva Andony

Media Senior Boarder

Nancy Lin

Neve Ralston

Indi Rogers

Alyssa Wheeler

Zoe Blake

Olivia Nolan

COMMUNITY

CRAIG CAPTAINS

Emily Eddon

Chiara Briotti

DANCE

Art Senior Day Girl

Isabella Campbell

Orla Poole

Anouk Pope

Charli Ashby

Anika Bates

Penelope Gorgolis

Isabelle Kris

DRAMA

MUSIC

Head Girl School

Wardle

W I N G C A P TA I N S

Dannatt Macdonald

WITTENOOM CAPTAINS

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Student leaders

SPORT

Hannah Gulev

Giovanna Bongiorno

Jayne Danaher

Stephanie See Toh

Pip Chitty

Ellen Bermingham

Chelsea Morphett

Molly Addis

PREFECTS

School

Music

Wittenoom

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FIRST CLASS RESULTS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2019 ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS. We congratulate all our students on their achievements and thank our team of dedicated teachers and support staff for inspiring our girls to achieve their best, while instilling in them a love of learning, and a sense of community and giving back.

Our Class of 2019 has certainly strived to discover their best and we are very proud of each and every one of them.

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99ers THIS MEMBERSHIP IS FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 99.0 OR OVER. THIS YEAR WE WELCOMED 10 MEMBERS.

TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE 400 CLUB, STUDENTS REQUIRE AN ATAR OF OVER 96.7. THIS YEAR WE WELCOMED 23 MEMBERS.

Jessie Alexander University of Western Australia Bachelor of Science majoring in Engineering Science Assured pathway to Master of Engineering Certificate of Distinction Kate Boultbee Gap year Certificate of Distinction Georgia Brice Curtin University Bachelor of Psychology Curtin Excellence Scholarship Certificate of Distinction Bella Cockle Curtin University Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons) Curtin Excellence Scholarship Certificate of Excellence (Mathematics Applications); Certificate of Distinction Alexis Cutten University of Western Australia Bachelor of Science Direct Pathway into Law Subject Exhibition (Marine and Maritime Studies); Certificate of Excellence (Marine and Maritime Studies); Certificate of Distinction Xanthe England University of Notre Dame Double degree - Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science Certificate of Merit Nalani Gleeson Curtin University Bachelor of Science majoring in Speech Pathology (Hons) Curtin Excellence Scholarship Certificate of Distinction Ava Greay University of Western Australia Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology Assured pathway to Law (Juris Doctor) Certificate of Distinction Zoe Griffiths Curtin University Bachelor of Science majoring in Actuarial Science Curtin Excellence Scholarship Certificate of Distinction Chilli Hattersley University of Western Australia Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Anatomy and Human Biology Certificate of Excellence (Business Management and Enterprise); Certificate of Merit Carina Loi Monash University Double degree - Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine Rheanne Long University of Western Australia Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science and International Relations and Law and Society Certificate of Excellence (Applied Information Technology); Certificate of Distinction Eva Masi Gap year Certificate of Excellence (Geography); Certificate of Distinction Erica Mumme Curtin University Bachelor of Commerce Curtin Excellence Scholarship Certificate of Merit

Claire Pascu Notre Dame University Bachelor of Nursing Certificate of Distinction Ruby Pike WAAPA Bachelor of Live and Technical Theatre majoring in Stage Management Certificate of Excellence (Economics, English); Certificate of Merit Rebecca Ryall University of Notre Dame Bachelor of Nursing Certificate of Distinction Catherine Shepherd WAAPA Bachelor of Performing Arts majoring in Costume Specialisation Certificate of Excellence (English, Visual Arts); Certificate of Distinction Megha Sheth University of Western Australia Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology and Law and Society Assured pathway to Law (Juris Doctor) UWA Winthrop Leaders Scholarship Certificate of Distinction Asha Srinivasan University of Western Australia Bachelor of Arts majoring in French Studies and Psychological Science Assured pathway to Master of Secondary Teaching Certificate of Merit Aneesha Singh Curtin University Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Civil and Construction Curtin Excellence Scholarship Certificate of Distinction Teagan Trinh University of Western Australia Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) majoring in Music Studies and Music Specialist Studies Certificate of Distinction Emma Weeks University of Queensland Bachelor of Nursing Certificate of Excellence (Mathematics Applications); Certificate of Distinction

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Emma Bond University of Western Australia Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) majoring in Engineering (Chemical) and Physics Assured pathway to Master of Engineering UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship Caltex All Rounder Award; Certificate of Distinction Tia Chitty Yale University Degree to be decided once commencement in September 2020 Certificate of Distinction Ebony Cunningham Endeavour College of Natural Health Bachelor of Health Sciences majoring in Naturopathy Academic Achiever Scholarship General Exhibition; Subject Exhibition (Media Production and Analysis); Certificate of Excellence (Human Biology, Mathematics Applications, Media Production and Analysis); Certificate of Distinction Iseult De Mallet Burgess Oxford University (Hertford College) Bachelor of Oriental Studies majoring in Japanese Certificate of Distinction Indigo Hoban-Fairfield University of Western Australia Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) majoring in Political Science and International Relations and Economics Assured Pathway to Law (Juris Doctor) UWA Principals Citizenship Award General Exhibition; Certificate of Excellence (Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics Applications); Certificate of Distinction Hannah Jones University of Western Australia Bachelor of Commerce General Exhibition; Certificate of Excellence (Geography, Marine and Maritime Studies, Mathematics Applications); Certificate of Distinction Fiona Nguyen Australian National University (ANU) / National University of Singapore (NUS) (joint degree) Double degree - Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) (ANU) and Bachelor of Science (Hons) (NUS) Certificate of Distinction Abbey Ruscoe University of Western Australia Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Integrated Medical Science and Clinical Practice Assured pathway to Doctor of Medicine Certificate of Distinction Wini Taylor-Williams University of Western Australia Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine UWA Fogarty Foundation Scholarship and St Catherine’s Residential Scholarship General Exhibition; Certificate of Distinction Emily Waterman University of Western Australia Bachelor of Philosophy majoring in Mathematics and Statistics Certificate of Distinction

400 CLUB

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GENERAL EXHIBITION WINNERS

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GENERAL EXHIBITION WINNERS

ENDEAVOUR COLLEGE OF NATURAL HEALTH

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Bachelor of Health Sciences majoring in Naturopathy

Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) majoring in Political Science and International Relations and Economics

General Exhibition; Subject Exhibition; Certificate of Excellence; Certificate of Distinction

EBONY CUNNINGHAM

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olling with the punches loosely sums up my attitude towards post-high school life.

Graduation season was one of joy and achievement, although as the concept of the real world crept up on me, I suddenly grasped the depth of what that meant. Trying to find a balance between passions, joy and what will provide me with a stable career, I commenced in a health science bachelor majoring in naturopathy.

However, arriving at my census date, uncertain whether a future in naturopathy was for me, I deferred the degree with the plan to study undergraduate medicine at Curtin in 2021.

After months of trying to figure out what my future held, I decided to take a step back. If like me, you’ve grown up with expectations, it’s hard to imagine giving yourself time to choose a next step. But I chose to lean into the ambiguity and see where it takes me. With my grand plans of Europe trips, doctor-shadowing and medical internships in Sri Lanka being shattered by the current pandemic, I’ve chosen to keep my chin up, focus on time with family and make time for myself. St Mary’s has equipped me well to cope with the immeasurable change 2020 has dealt the world, having taught me strategies to manage stress. Living in a world where uncertainty seems to be the only certainty, I am grateful for the deeply concreted values of gratitude, integrity and compassion St Mary’s has instilled within me.

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Assured Pathway to Law (Juris Doctor) General Exhibition; Certificate of Excellence; Certificate of Distinction

INDIGO HOBAN-FAIRFIELD

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he months which have passed since graduating from St Mary’s have absolutely sped by, and it feels strange to be writing about life now as a chapter entirely separate from my school days. However, I realise how all aspects of St Mary’s life shape everything that comes after it. While the first months of university have given me valuable time to spend with family, to work and to really think about where I want my career to take me, all of which were challenging in Year 12, this time has presented its own challenges. Since studying from home due to COVID-19, I have realised the immense advantage that being surrounded by dedicated teachers and hard-working friends every day in Year 12 gave me, keeping me motivated and accountable. Navigating these changes has been difficult for everyone, and I sympathise especially with the Class of 2020. I know, however, that they and all of us in the St Mary’s community are so privileged to be equipped to deal with this crisis in the way we all are, with an incredible support network and sense of togetherness, regardless of physical separation.

> 4 GENERAL EXHIBITIONS (Top 50 students in WA based on a five subject average) > 3 SUBJECT EXHIBITIONS (English, Marine and Maritime Studies, and Media Production and Analysis) > 20 CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE > 50 CERTIFICATES OF DISTINCTION > 46 CERTIFICATES OF MERIT > 1 VET CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICES, HEALTH AND EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice

General Exhibition; Certificate of Excellence; Certificate of Distinction

Assured Pathway to Doctor of Medicine

HANNAH JONES

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ince graduating from St Mary’s at the end of last year, I had plenty of time over the summer to enjoy some time off before starting university. Currently, I’m studying a Bachelor of Medicine at Curtin University, which is as much fun as it is hard work. Uni life is so different from school, but I am definitely enjoying it, particularly getting to meet so many people from different courses before all classes were moved online. I think my time at St Mary’s has prepared me well to adapt to the changes that have come with this COVID-19 crisis.

The skills of being resilient and to always strive for your best, which were so often reinforced, have helped make the change to online study a lot smoother. Lately, I’ve enjoyed the extra time spent with my family at home, but I can’t wait to start up normal classes again soon and experience more of what university life has to offer.

WINI TAYLOR-WILLIAMS

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am currently at UWA undertaking a Bachelor of Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice with a direct pathway to Doctor of Medicine.

Along with medical classes, I’m also really enjoying studying Microeconomics and French. I had been excited about starting university for years, and it really does feel like a dream come true.

While this year hasn’t gone as planned, I’m grateful that my passion for so many things that grew in high school has remained and inspired me to set new goals beyond my academic studies. For example, I’m now preparing for my Licentiate in singing and organising the 2020 Fogarty Futures Leadership Conference, to inspire future WA leaders. The best advice I can give to others is to listen to the people who say you are capable of anything and search for and apply for every opportunity that excites you. This might deepen your passion or create a whole new set of interests that will take you places, especially in difficult times.

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General Exhibition; Certificate of Distinction

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DESTINATIONS OF THE CLASS OF 2019

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Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Communications Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Psychology Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce Uniready Course

3 2 2 6 2 1 1 1 2 1 14 1 1

TOTAL STUDENTS

37

Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Behavioural Science Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Physiotherapy Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science Tertiary Pathway Program Pre-Medicine Certificate (combined with a Bachelor course above)

1 1 2 3

TOTAL STUDENTS

21

1 1 7 2 2 1 2

EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Counter Terrorism and Security Intelligence Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Science University Preparation Course

1 1 4 1 1 1

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Bachelor of Live and Technical Theatre Bachelor of Performing Arts Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services Diploma of Music Industry TOTAL STUDENTS

1 1 1 1 13

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Our graduating students have achieved outstanding results, indicating the overall strength and academic depth of the 2019 cohort, and providing them with a large range of options for tertiary studies.

Bachelor of Clinical Chiropractic Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Criminology and Bachelor of Law Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Global Security Bachelor of Science

1 1 1 1 2

TOTAL STUDENTS

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FIDELITER Destinations of the Class of 2019

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Philosophy Bachelor of Science Aboriginal Orientation Course

8 12 3 4 6 1

TOTAL STUDENTS

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ASSURED PATHWAYS

Architecture Law Master of Human Resource and Employment Relations Master of Secondary Teaching Master of Professional Engineering Medicine

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12

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PERCENTAGE (%) OF STUDENT DESTINATIONS FOR 2019 Working/Gap Year/ Exchange/Unknown TAFE/Other Technical Colleges

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University of Western Australia

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Curtin University

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Interstate and International Universities

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University of Notre Dame

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Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) and Bachelor of Science (Hons) (joint degree) Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine Bachelor of Oriental Studies Bachelor of Business Bachelor or Environment and Society Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice Bachelor of Media Arts Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science Degree to be decided upon commencement

Australian National University (ANU) / National University of Singapore Monash University Oxford University Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University of Canberra University of New South Wales University of Queensland University of Tasmania Yale University (Connecticut, USA) TOTAL STUDENTS

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11

TECHNICAL COLLEGES

OTHER

TAFE

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28

Certificate IV in Design (Product Design) Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Certificate IV Graphic Design and Advanced Diploma Graphic Design Diploma of Business Diploma of Nursing Apprentice of Hairdressing

1 1 1 1 1 1

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OTHER - INTERSTATE / INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES

Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

1

Australian College of Specialist Make-up

Diploma of Screen and Media Make-up

1

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Fremantle Education Centre

1

Diploma of Business

2

TOTAL STUDENTS

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UNITED IN TEAM SPIRIT

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he year began on a high, with much excitement around the Interhouse Swimming Carnival. The atmosphere throughout the day was electric, and it was wonderful to see the girls cheering on their teammates and singing House chants. It was also great to see so many parents in attendance to support the girls’ efforts.

It was an extremely close contest with Craig House just beating rivals, Wittenoom, to claim the trophy, while Hackett placed third, followed by Lefroy, Wardle and Riley. There were three record-breaking performances on the day, including the Year 7, 50m Breaststroke, won by Mia Salamone with a new record of 38.96 seconds, while Year 8 student, Hayley Nowrojee, broke the record for both the 50m Breaststroke (37.85 sec), and 50m Backstroke (32.99 sec), for her age division.

Due to social restrictions surrounding COVID-19, the girls were unable to compete in the Interschool Swimming Carnival this year. The girls had trained incredibly hard and the team spirit, encouraged by Captain, Penny Laufmann, was certainly high going into the competition.

Just before remote learning began, the girls put on a show of strength when they competed in the Interhouse Cross Country. This year saw the introduction of a new course, which proved to be a popular change amongst the girls.

Year 10 student, Mikaela Innocent, was the overall champion with a time of 8.47 minutes, followed by Lucinda Hodby (Year 7), who narrowly beat Caitlyn Ribbons (Year 11) by one second. Congratulations to Wittenoom, who took the overall House points, and to our other Year group winners, including Olivia Haynes (Year 8), Jessica Wheeler (Year 9), and Aimee Ryan (Year 12).

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There were many opportunities for students to remain active during the remote learning period. During Term 2, students could join one or more of the St Mary’s Sporting ‘Teams’, which provided information, drills and challenges for the girls to do at home. In addition, the girls participated in a St Mary’s Interhouse Sports Challenge, where students were presented with a different task each week to earn House points. These challenges were also open to students’ families, as well as St Mary’s staff.

Upon their return to school, several girls represented St Mary’s in a modified Interschool Cross Country competition at Perry Lakes. With limited training opportunities amongst all schools, students ran for year group pennants only. The St Mary’s team displayed great determination on the day, encouraging and pushing each other to do their best.

The girls also took part in a modified Interhouse Athletics Carnival, which was scheduled over several weeks in Term 2 and will continue into Term 3. Selected students will have the opportunity to compete in high jump, 1500m and hurdles next term. We are also looking forward to the upcoming IGSSA Athletics Carnival, and the return of basketball and soccer.

Nat Sumner Sports Co-ordinator

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MUSIC: UNITED IN

Harmony

MUSIC IS OFTEN SOMETHING THAT WE CREATE REHEARSAL ROOM, OR ON THE STAGE OF OUR WARDLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE. HOWEVER, OURSELVES SEPARATED FROM ONE ANOTHER RESTRICTIONS, WE HAD TO BE EXTRA CREATIVE.

It has been equal parts challenging and exciting to find new ways to produce musical experiences and events while we were away from each other, United in Spirit.

To ensure that our girls could still receive instruction on their instruments, our teachers quickly developed the skills to deliver music lessons on Teams, while several of our music ensembles used SmartMusic software to remain connected and to encourage home practice.

During Term 2 we recorded Virtual Solo Concerts featuring our Years 11 and 12 ATAR students and created a Virtual Ensemble student video channel, which was shared through ClickView. Earlier this term, St Mary’s Music launched the Original Song Challenge to encourage our budding songwriters to write a piece inspired by #TogetherApart and Discovering Her Best. We also reached out to our Old Girls to take part in our Words of Wisdom initiative, asking them to send messages of support, encouragement and inspiration to help sustain our girls in their musical journey.

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TOGETHER IN THE WONDERFUL LADY WHEN WE FOUND DUE TO COVID-19

Earlier in the year, our girls had the opportunity to work with visiting artist, Paul Holley, who is renowned for his work with Brisbane Birralee Voices and the national Gondwana Choirs. He also has an Order of Australia Medal for services to choral music. Mr Holley spent time with all our choirs, bands and orchestras, giving our students and staff new insights into technique, performance style and tone production. Mr Holley also attended music classes in the Junior School, Year 7 Music and even Year 12 Chapel, while fitting in one-on-one sessions with our music staff.

The final celebration of our week with Mr Holley was a massed ‘Sing In’, where all the choirs came together, along with boys from Hale School, to sing as a combined choir of about 150 students.

Our girls and the boys from Hale performed brilliantly, clearly showing what they had learned from Mr Holley during the week.

Lynette Taylor Head of Musical Performance

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Mateship

EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST GLIMMER OF SUNLIGHT ON SATURDAY 25 APRIL, COUNTLESS ST MARY’S STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ALONG WITH THE BROADER ST MARY’S COMMUNITY, JOINED THE ‘AT HOME’ NATIONAL ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE FROM FAR AND WIDE, TO PAY TRIBUTE TO AUSTRALIA’S SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN.

In a moving display, many St Mary’s families gathered outside their homes with wreaths and poppies and lit candles to mark the day and reflect on the sacrifices of the fallen and returned. Numerous St Mary’s music students also played ‘The Last Post’ and ‘The Rouse’ on their trumpets, clarinets, trombones and saxophones from their driveways and balconies, with some sharing their performance with relatives via live streaming. The early morning commemoration on driveways around the country proved to be a powerful way to pay tribute to our wartime heroes.

The national ‘Music for Mateship’ concept came about after all public Anzac Day services were cancelled for the first time since World War 2, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Acclaimed jazz musician, James Morrison, became an active supporter of the initiative and encouraged other brass musicians to become involved. James visited St Mary’s last year to hold a masterclass

with our brass players and his connection to the occasion further engaged the girls.

St Mary’s Deputy Principal, Operations, Ms Sheevaun Darby, said it was wonderful to see the St Mary’s community come together under our remote learning mantra of ‘united in spirit’ for Anzac Day, despite challenging times.

“I saw firsthand the impact these small acts of kindness had on some of the veterans in our community,” she said. “I am sure this new tradition will continue in the future, and will lead to a stronger, more connected, wider community.”

Lest we forget.

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DRAMA AND DANCE FINDING INSPIRATION BEYOND THE STAGE

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he Lady Wardle Performing Arts Centre was a hive of activity at the beginning of 2020 as the girls prepared for the Senior School Interhouse Drama and combined Senior and Lower School Interhouse Dance competitions.

However, as COVID-19 restrictions came into place, unfortunately rehearsals were cancelled, as were the events themselves. The tireless efforts of our wonderful House Drama and Dance Captains, led by their Prefects, are to be congratulated. These girls worked throughout Term 1 on their House plays and House dance items, with preparations starting as soon as their roles were allocated at the end of 2019.

The girls were mature in their approach, and managed all the expectations of their roles, while maintaining their Year 12 studies.

For the Senior Interhouse Drama students, the last rehearsal happened to be the final dress rehearsal, where they were fortunate to share their House plays with the other students involved.

The girls rallied behind each other and created a wonderful atmosphere, amidst the disappointment of not being able to perform to an outside audience.

Although the work of the Drama and Dance Captains will not be shared in a performance context, we know that engaging in the process was an incredibly enriching one for all. Moving into the second half of the year, the Drama and Dance department staff have been busy preparing several alternative events in place of our traditional co-curricular offering, including a re-imagined Senior School performance. We hope that the students take on these opportunities with a sense of optimism and curiosity, as they open themselves up to learning new skills and adapt to the new normal.

Megan Watson Head of Drama and Dance

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UNITED IN JUNIOR SCHOOL THIS YEAR HAS BROUGHT WITH IT MANY CHALLENGES AFFECTING PEOPLE HERE IN AUSTRALIA AND RIGHT ACROSS THE WORLD, INCLUDING THE GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS AND DESTRUCTIVE BUSHFIRES THAT TORE THROUGH THE EASTERN STATES. IN JUNIOR SCHOOL, OUR STUDENTS, STAFF AND BROADER ST MARY’S COMMUNITY UNITED TOGETHER TO LIFT EACH OTHER UP, AND I AM SO PROUD OF THE WAY IN WHICH OUR GIRLS SHOWED THEIR RESILIENCE AND CONTINUED TO CARE AND HAVE COMPASSION FOR ONE ANOTHER, DESPITE THE ADVERSITY.

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he year started well with the Year 6 Assembly, where the girls were presented with their leadership badges in front of parents, students and staff. Each of the girls was given a tomato plant to nurture to symbolise that they need support, kindness, courage, passion and the humility to grow and develop into good leaders and members of society. There is no doubt that they have risen to the challenges set out before them and proved to be wonderful role models for the rest of the Junior School.

Following the news that devastating bushfires had ravaged the Eastern States, our Chaplain, Father Richard Pengelley, launched the St Mary's Bushfire Appeal, featured on page 11. The Junior School community stepped up with a fundraising event, ‘From our Heart to Yours', on Valentine’s Day when the girls brought a red heart to assembly and a gold coin donation, which, when combined with the Gold Rush Assembly, raised more than $1500.00.

Before the health pandemic changed our world forever, our girls had an opportunity to celebrate Harmony Day, under the banner ‘Everyone Belongs’. The girls came to school dressed in orange or donned cultural costumes and discussed how “even with our differences, we are the same and all belong in our school community and the world”- a very fitting message, which is needed now more than ever.

The transition to remote learning in the latter stages of Term 1, in response to COVID-19, provided both girls and staff with the opportunity to learn and grow. The most important message that emerged from this period in our school year was how important is the connection the girls have with their friends, teachers and the School.

Remote learning has made us all very aware and appreciative of our normal classes and how fortunate we are to come together at St Mary’s each day.

Helen Adams Head of Junior School

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UNITED IN JUNIOR SCHOOL CARING AND CONNECTION IN JUNIOR SCHOOL IN ADDITION TO THE ENGAGING PROGRAMS UNDERTAKEN DURING REMOTE LEARNING, OUR GIRLS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A RANGE OF FUN AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES AT SCHOOL IN THE FIRST SEMESTER, WHICH FOSTER LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS SHARING AND TEAM WORK, AS WELL AS CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD.

HOSPITAL INCURSION During Term 1 our Kindy girls thoroughly enjoyed learning about the important role doctors and nurses play caring for people in hospital and what to expect if they visit a hospital, during the Hospital Familiarisation Program, which is run by the not-for-profit organisation, Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital WA. The girls also helped plan and design their very own Kindy Hospital, allowing them to be active participants and decision-makers in their learning, a key outcome of The Early Years Learning Framework, which requires educators to respect and work with each child’s unique qualities and abilities. This was a timely unit of inquiry before COVID-19 and proved invaluable to help explain to our Kindy girls that they would be learning at home for a period, while the doctors and nurses were busy in hospitals.

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MESSY MUD DAY Our Pre-primary girls enjoyed a wonderful day of creative play during our annual Messy Mud Day. The girls discovered how nice mud feels and how to mould and shape it. They had great fun making cakes in the Mud Bakery and enjoying a mud bath! This ‘free play’ activity not only fosters their curiosity and learning, but helps them develop life skills such as working together and sharing. It connects them to the natural world and, most importantly, allows them to have lots of fun!

BUSH SCHOOL In Term 2, our Kindy and Pre-primary girls let their imaginations run wild as part of their expeditions during Bush School, in the awe-inspiring Trigg Reserve bushland, which surrounds St Mary’s.

The girls played and used nature to create pretend campfires and drawings in the sand, while others slid down an embankment, climbed trees or made interesting creations with leaves, sticks and reeds. Our Year 1 and 2 girls also took part in Bush School and used one of the lessons to create colourful transient artworks on the footpath using chalk and fallen bush pieces, such as leaves, sticks and nuts, to create their own unique masterpieces.

The Bush School program, which helps children connect with nature and learn to care for the environment, will continue in Term 3.

WILD ANIMAL INCURSION Our Pre-primary girls experienced close encounters of the wild kind during their West Oz Wildlife incursion. During Term 2, the girls studied Australian animals and were in awe when they came face to face with a koala, dingo, lizards and snakes in their own classroom! Giving children an up-close experience with native animals will have a positive impact on the future of the environment.

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t has been an active two terms in Junior School PE, with the girls engaged in many fun and colourful activities designed to enhance their co-ordination and motor skills, while developing their love of physical activity.

The Year 6 girls kicked off the year clowning around, as they took part in circus acts while dressed as clowns.

Wellbeing Week then inspired all the right moves, as all girls and staff took part in an aerobics session with a difference, led

by Old Girl, Skylar Chong (’18), complete with funky clothing and dance moves.

On a sunny day in March, our Years 4 to 6 dived into their Interhouse Swimming Carnival, competing both in the pool, swimming for the Interhouse Swimming Shield, and on the sidelines, cheering for the House Spirit Trophy. For the first time in history, the winner of both the Swimming Shield and the House Spirit

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Trophy was the same House – Wittenoom!

Wardle placed second, closely followed by Riley, Hackett, Craig and Lefroy.

Fantasy then came to the early years, as the girls experienced PE lessons with a difference. They danced on stage in the Lady Wardle Performing Arts Centre with 'Fairy Graciebell', aka Grace Burnfield (’11), beaming onto the big screen, and also transformed into swashbuckling pirates, as they undertook a movement-based session focused on the Perceptual Motor Program.

Most recently, Junior School has been abuzz with a skipping craze that started during remote learning, when the girls were set a skipping challenge. It was taken up with great enthusiasm, and has continued upon their return to school, delighting staff as the girls skip and sing traditional skipping songs, passed down through the generations.

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he St Mary’s community has been outstanding during this unprecedented time.

We have all contributed to staying united while near or far.

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

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I would like to acknowledge the parents who volunteered to be Auxiliary class representatives and Auxiliary committee members for 2020. The year started well for our class representatives, with our intake years being warmly welcomed in Term 1, and many other year groups managed to organise a year group catch up before our world changed.

Thank you to those of you who mastered virtual meetings online.

A huge well done to our Junior School community as the Junior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival cake stall raised almost $300 for the St Mary’s Bushfire Appeal.

Congratulations also to the girls awarded music bursaries throughout the year and the two recipients of the Auxiliary 2019 Speech Night Community Awards, including Lucy Lönnqvuist (Year 11), who received the Marney Penn Award, and Aimee Ryan (Year 12), who was presented with the Bonnie Barnes Award.

I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the St Mary’s Auxiliary, to say thank you to all our staff at St Mary’s for the tremendous effort they have put in during this uncertain period, including our Executive staff and Board of Governors, for their navigation and decision-making during COVID-19, and especially to Mrs Judith Tudball for drawing on all her experience and strength to guide and lead us all, so efficiently and seamlessly, to keep St Mary’s united and strong during such an uncharted journey.

At the time of writing, Phase 4 of the State Roadmap out of COVID-19 has commenced and we are excited to be sampling a little normality. This included holding our annual Biggest

Morning Tea for the Cancer Council as an afternoon tea, with expert guest speaker, Associate Professor Vincent Wallace, from The University of Western Australia. Not only was this the first official event for parents post-COVID restrictions, but it was also a great fundraising opportunity for a disease that is so prevalent in our community.

Dr Wallace gave both an interesting and entertaining presentation on the use of physics to create diagnostic tools and treatment outcomes for cancer, while guests enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea and gathered in a group for the first time in many months.

All going to plan, I look forward to more opportunities for our Auxiliary class representatives both to meet as a group and to continue their incredible efforts to bring families together in person.

Daina De Mattia President

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o say this year has been unusual so far seems a bit of an understatement! We can, however, take a few minutes to be thankful for all we have, which includes a wonderful and supportive school community.

The start of the year would not be the same without our annual Sundowner. We did not think the event could get any bigger, but apparently it can! We had an overwhelming response this year, with a huge crowd in attendance.

Thank you to the Big Band girls and Mr Harrison, Mr Lars Jensen and Mr Scott Maney - the sound gurus, Chef Eric and his staff, and the grounds and maintenance crew for all their hard work and support. Our committee members and helpers again worked tirelessly on the night to ensure that all the guests had a great time; it is very much appreciated. What a team!

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excited and quite surprised by the win.

The Committee always strives to allocate the levy funds across many different departments, ensuring that all girls get the benefit of this funding at some stage. This year, we have funded technical sound equipment, and a mini upgrade to the Year 12 Common Room. We look forward to unveiling further funding initiatives in the second half of the year.

A huge thank-you to all the staff for managing and adapting to the very complex world of St Mary’s learning in these extraordinary times, in order to achieve the best outcome for the girls. Thank you also to our dedicated committee members for their continued commitment and support of our School and its community.

Elizabeth Price President

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hat a year 2020 has been! We trust all our members and their families are safe and healthy. With these new challenging times, flexibility, adaptation and compassion are paramount and the OGA has certainly stepped up to the new 'normal' in this, our 95th Birthday year.

Unfortunately, OGA Day and the Women of Distinction Awards have been postponed to 2021. We are planning a bigger and better OGA Day to celebrate our belated birthday and the School's 100th birthday together next year. The Women of Distinction Awards will be presented as part of the celebrations, so we hope to see you at this, and many other events planned for the year.

We did manage to hold the Annual General Meeting, albeit electronically – there is a first for everything! We are very much looking forward to commencing face-to-face meetings again, and please be reminded that all members are welcome to attend meetings.

2020 OLD GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE President and Board of Governors Representative Amy Dawson (Fraser '94) Vice President Jane Crisp (Cyprian '81) Secretary Andrea Sassella ('98) Treasurer and St Mary's Foundation Representative Bree Rosagro (Buxton '98) Chapel Liaison Margaret Jago (Parker '72) Membership Officer and Memorabilia Sales Shelley Civitico (Robson '73) Parents’ Society Representative Kristine Gillmore (Headling '87) St Mary's Auxiliary Representative TBA Committee Members Necia Drazevic (Moffet '87) Hannah Jago ('07) Julie Martin (Huxtable '73) Julie O'Meara (Grose '81) Reverend Joyce Polson

Our amazing staff at school, Linzey Allinson and Amanda Kemp, have been co-ordinating care packages and phone calls to touch base with our elderly and vulnerable members. We sincerely thank them and the School for their compassion and care.

Kind regards Amy Dawson (Fraser ’94) President

CONGRATULATIONS, DEAC! We are pleased to share with you that our ‘Deac’, Reverend Joyce Polson, recently celebrated sixty-five years of ministry in the Anglican Church.

Reverend Joyce was admitted to the Order of Deaconesses in 1955, the only ministry open to women at that time. ‘Deac’ joined St Mary’s in 1967 as Divinity Teacher before being appointed as School Chaplain in 1984 until her retirement in 1994. However, we could not be without our ‘Deac’ and so she returned to St Mary’s in 2010 to assist the School Chaplain until her retirement from the School last year. Reverend Joyce was made deacon in 1986 and ordained priest in 1992, with the first group of women to be ordained as priests in Australia, and in 2015 became Chaplain Emeritus of St Mary’s.

Reverend Joyce has made significant contributions to ministry in the Diocese of Perth, including several metropolitan parishes, the Diocesan Board of Religious Education, and St George’s Cathedral.

This was recognised in 1999 when she was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia, for service to the community through the Anglican Church and then in 2013 ‘Deac’ received the Enduring Service Award from the Australian Association of Religious Educators (AARE) for her length of service in ministry in the Anglican Church.

Congratulations, Deac!

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CLASS OF: 2003 TERTIARY EDUCATION: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at UWA CURRENT ROLE: Senior Registrar, Emergency Department, Joondalup Health Campus WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM DINNER GUEST? Never meet your heroes; they'll only disappoint you.

MUSIC YOU ARE CURRENTLY LISTENING TO? Bootie Mashups FAVOURITE SUBJECT AT SCHOOL? Chemistry. It just made sense!

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atalie is a doctor in the Emergency Department at Joondalup Hospital. Since leaving St Mary’s, she has ensured that her life did not just revolve around her medical studies. In 2013, she spent time travelling in Vanuatu, Alaska and Iceland and on the Trans Mongolian Railway. Just this year she had planned a 12-month world trip, only to have her plans thwarted by the unfolding pandemic. Back in the 'scrubs', Nat has found herself on the frontline in one of our COVID wards.

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Where has life after St Mary’s taken you?

Was there a defining moment when you decided on the pathway you wanted your career to take?

A: I wanted to be a forensic anthropologist when I was at school. That was before CSI and its many spin-offs. This led me to medicine but only after completing a forensic elective where I was not enthused by the repetitiveness of autopsies. After all the rotations of clinical years, I discovered that emergency medicine offered the variability that I craved.

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How do you think St Mary’s prepared you for life after school?

A: Joining a new school in Year 11 meant I had to adjust to a new environment and find out where I fitted in. This encouraged me to become more outgoing and self-reliant, which helped during the university years. The St Mary’s learning style also bred self-sufficiency, which is how university is.

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What has been your experience of living and working through the COVID-19 crisis?

A: I completed my last written exam for emergency specialisation at the end of 2019, so my partner and I planned an epic 12 month around-the-world trip to celebrate. We were in Spain when the country went from 100 to 10,000 cases in the space of two weeks. We realised the trip was bust and flew home.

After two weeks in quarantine, I was readily accepted back at the hospital, working in the ICU, which had just had an influx of COVID-19 cruise ship patients. Having missed the initial surge and preparation, it was a completely different environment from what I was used to. I would either be working a ‘COVID’ shift or a 'clean' shift. On a COVID shift, I would change clothes into hospital scrubs and shoes I'd allocated as 'COVID' and put on all my PPE (personal protective equipment) with a buddy, which included gowns, masks, scrub hats and covers, gloves and face shields. The entire area was considered 'contaminated' so all PPE was worn for the whole time in the department (this was later changed when fewer patients meant individual rooms were 'dirty' while the spaces in between were 'clean'). I'd worn PPE many times but never for an entire shift. The nursing staff had it worse than the doctors, as many doctors could do a ward round, deal with any issues then leave the area, while the nurses spent their entire shifts in PPE. For meal breaks,

we took off all PPE but remained in an isolated area to eat.

After the shift was over, I'd shower thoroughly (including washing hair every time), and head home in the clean clothes and shoes I came in, then showered again at home, keeping my 'clean' shoes outside just in case.

After a month in ICU, I'm back in my beloved Emergency Department. Even though there is no community spread in WA (at the time of writing this and hopefully true when you're reading this), we are still treating any respiratory case as possibly COVID. That means any asthma, pneumonia, cough, cold or fever gets put in a different area and the staff put all the PPE on when assessing them (though not for hours at a time, luckily). It also means pathology gets double bagged, radiology is done via portable machines and room cleaning takes much longer.

ED is likely to stay this way for a long time so I hope people stay understanding of the wait, the restrictions on visitors, and more importantly, the need for continued vigilance in the community to stop the spread.

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Who has been your biggest influence?

A: An emergency physician who I used to work with, who was always calm in chaos, prioritised his staff and reminded us that we were meant to be enjoying what we did.

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What accomplishment are you most proud of?

A: Ticking off my career goals while still maintaining an awesome travel, social and romantic life.

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What is your fondest memory of your time at St Mary’s?

A: Making the decision to sit with a specific group of unruly girls one lunch time, due to seeing them run around a classroom yelling at each other. They are still my best friends to this day!

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Three pieces of advice for current St Mary’s students.

A: 1. Let your freak flag fly.

2. Gap years to travel/experience life are never wasted.

3. Wear sunscreen.

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W I T H O L D G I R L E M I LY P O O L E ( ’ 0 0 )

CLASS OF: 2000 TERTIARY EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Economics (Honours) at UWA and a Master of Public Affairs at Princeton University CURRENT ROLE: Senior Adviser (Economist) at the Australian Treasury WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM DINNER GUEST? My mum (who passed away a few years ago) MUSIC YOU ARE CURRENTLY LISTENING TO? Sing Through the Decades playlist on Spotify FAVOURITE SUBJECT AT SCHOOL? Economics SUM UP YOUR EXPERIENCE AT ST MARY’S IN 3 WORDS: Friendship, learning, maroon

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St Mary's gave me the confidence to walk into any room and expect to be treated on my merits rather than being defined by my gender.

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Where has life after St Mary’s taken you?

Was there a defining moment when you decided on the pathway you wanted your career to take?

A: Life after St Mary's initially took me to Sydney for over a decade, working as an economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). While I always had a strong interest in public policy, working at the RBA in the midst of the global financial crisis, and watching the response of the senior leadership, cemented my belief in the central (often invisible), role that economists in the public sector can play in supporting the wellbeing of the people of Australia. Having subsequently returned to Perth, meeting my husband and having my first child, I am currently continuing my career in economic policymaking with the Australian Treasury, based out of their Perth office.

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How do you think St Mary’s prepared you for life after school?

A: St Mary's gave me confidence to walk into any room and expect to be treated on my merits rather than being defined by my gender.

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Keeping connected has never been more important than in the last few months. What has been your experience of living and working through the COVID-19 crisis?

A: Life during COVID-19 has been hectic! Work demands have never been higher and occurring at the same time as adapting to working from home and toddler-wrangling without the release of playgrounds or playdates. My role involves understanding the implications of the Coronavirus response on the economy and wellbeing of the Australian people. In these rapidly changing times, it's been a particularly exciting and challenging time to contribute to the analysis and forecasts that inform government policy.

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Who has been your biggest influence?

A: My family.

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What accomplishment are you most proud of?

A: Completing my Master of Public Affairs degree at Princeton University. The thought of studying in the US never crossed my mind growing up, and I certainly would not have believed you if you had told me that I would one day attend the same university as a number of Nobel laureates. However, the impossible became possible when I received a postgraduate study scholarship from the RBA and followed in the footsteps of several colleagues to Princeton. It was an amazing two years.

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What is your fondest memory of your time at St Mary’s?

A: It's probably a tie between the time there were male streakers at assembly (Mrs Thomson's face!), and general memories of sitting in maths and science classes surrounded by friends that I remain close to 20 years later.

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Three pieces of advice for current St Mary’s students.

A: 1. Keep your options open and seize opportunities that arise in your career, even if they take you in an unexpected direction.

2. Treasure your family and friends - your career will not give you hugs or look after you when you're struggling.

3. There's nothing wrong with being a nerd - your time will come!

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CURRENT ROLE: State Lead – Migration, Australian Red Cross WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM DINNER GUEST? A tie between Eleanor of Aquitaine (how could you not want to know how a woman could rule Europe in the 12th century just by fighting with her husband), Robert Downey Jr (I don’t need to justify that), Michelle Obama (not very original but the lady can dance), and Anne Frank (because the most ordinary people can be the most extraordinary).

MUSIC YOU ARE CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: Too many guilty pleasures for me to admit to in any kind of public arena… let’s just say that I listen to Triple J and leave it at that!

FAVOURITE SUBJECT AT SCHOOL: That’s easy – History and Drama SUM UP YOUR EXPERIENCE AT ST MARY’S IN 3 WORDS: Nurture, passion, community

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hen choosing a career, students are encouraged to pursue what they are good at and what they love but also consider options that may not immediately spring to mind. This was certainly the case for Old Girl, Liza Beinart (’93). The not-for-profit sector and communitydevelopment were not phrases often used when Liza was growing up let alone considered a possible career choice.

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A: When I left school, I found it very hard to work out a career path for myself. My early years doing a Bachelor of Arts helped me confirm what I was good at and what I loved – writing, analysis and research, history and international politics but I didn’t want to be a teacher, and back then I’d never heard of the career that I’ve finally settled in. After backpacking in 1997, I returned to Perth to complete a one-year Graduate Diploma in Journalism, after which I was very lucky to work in magazine journalism for a few years; however, that wasn’t the right fit for me.

I left that career path at 24, did some more travelling and embarked on a PhD in International Relations, which I completed in 2005. Although this was an incredibly long, difficult, isolating, academic slog, my doctorate at the end felt like a great achievement. I then worked for a short time in the Office of Multicultural Interests in the WA Government and it was there that I got deeply interested in refugee issues. I was 28 by this stage and very keen to work in what I finally understood to be 'community development' (I’d never heard that phrase!), but without a social work degree or experience in case work, it was almost impossible to move into notfor-profit.

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My big opportunity came after working in Tanzania in 2007, when, after a series of unhappy state government policy roles, I was interviewed for a position with Save the Children, which back then was only just getting started in Western Australia. The fact the State Manager took a chance on me was one of the best things that ever happened and I could not be more grateful to him for this.

I was able to grow with the organisation and be mentored by my managers, which was an extraordinary learning journey and eventually led me to my role at the Red Cross in 2019. Looking back, I think there were several moments that really moved me and helped me to realise that this was where I belonged, but nothing so clear and simple as a defining moment! Sometimes it helps not to wait for that one moment, because you could be waiting a while as life quietly happens alongside you.

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Keeping connected has never been more important than in the last few months. What has been your experience of living and working through the COVID-19 crisis?

A: Working at the Red Cross during a global pandemic has been overwhelming at times. I thought my role was busy before – now I look back on everything before 16 March or so as the good old days. As a humanitarian response organisation, we position ourselves to be at the forefront of disasters, so the COVID-19 pandemic has really been a testing ground for the strength of our responses.

As I oversee our Migration Support Programs, I’ve been working at a national level to ensure that some of the people made most vulnerable by the pandemic – especially people on temporary visas – receive the support they need to weather the crisis. A lot of our responses and approaches have been developed and rolled out simultaneously, because there was little time for analysis and reflection when the political and public health landscapes were changing constantly. It has been excellent training for working in a crisis landscape, which I hope to put into practice again at some point in the future.

Like most workplaces, the Red Cross has really seized the opportunity to be flexible and creative and I have enjoyed the ability to hole up at-home-at-work. That being said, I’m also looking forward to getting back to the office for its access to incidental collaborative moments. There’s a lot we need to learn from this year, and I hope that we don’t forget once this phase of the pandemic has passed.

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Who has been your biggest influence?

A: It really depends on what you call influence, but I’ve felt greatly supported by my husband in all my career and family-related decisions. I used to suffer from pretty

debilitating self-doubt, and it was his encouragement over the last 12 years that helped me to realise what I could do (but let’s not give him too much credit!). I’ve also been incredibly lucky to have loving and supportive parents (four of them), and it was our family story – my grandparents’ pre-war exodus from Eastern Europe, my parents’ fleeing of apartheid South Africa, my experience as (to the best of my knowledge), the only Jewish girl at St Mary’s at that time– that I think really shaped what I care about and the impact I wish to make in the world. The women who have inspired me include Michelle Obama, Malala Yousafzai, Catherine Hamill, Greta Thunberg, Ani DiFranco, Anne Frank and Samantha Power, but I think I get my professional energy from the invisible women, the ones without accolades and degrees to their names; the ones who hold up half the sky in mud huts, villages, factories, hospitals, brothels and schools around the world.

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Three pieces of advice for current St Mary’s students.

A: I think the key thing is not to feel freaked out if you don’t have your career path written in stone yet.

Some girls I graduated with absolutely knew what they wanted and became exactly that, and I found that very intimidating. But these days the average person will have at least five different careers in their lifetime, so just relax and get educated! Try your best, find what you’re good at and make sure you love to learn. If you work hard, look for opportunities and wander down roads you didn’t plan to take, the future will ultimately unfold for you, just as it should.

At the same time, don’t feel like you have to choose between career and family (although I think that’s far less of a worry these days for young women than it was when I was starting out). During the time I was developing my career I gave birth to my two beautiful little girls who are the light and centre of my life, and I was able to return to work part-time and be a great mother, while still growing and being challenged in my career. Sure, there were many days when I wasn’t doing brilliantly at work or at home, but your story is the sum of your parts and overall, I know I’m a good mother and a good professional. When you want a family as well as a career, you have to be willing to accept the advice of one of my closest friends: “You can have it all – but you can’t have it all at once”. Truer words have never been spoken, and if you can surrender to that, you can make it in both arenas.

And see the world! Make sure you have lots of adventures while you’re young and free – you’re never too old to travel but there’s something about being 22, sunburnt, and on a moving train in a country where you can’t speak the language and don’t understand the food. It’ll build you in ways you can’t imagine.

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NEWS FROM OLD GIRLS Congratulations to WENDY HUGHES (’99) on her appointment as Magistrate in the Children’s Court of Western Australia in January this year. She was also selected to head the new Protection and Care pilot project at the Children’s Court. Attorney General John Quigley said, “I congratulate Magistrate Hughes on her appointment and wish her every success in her continued service to the community.” Wendy was admitted to practice in 2007 and spent a number of years at the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia. As a sole practitioner, she has been a sessional Arbitrator at WorkCover WA as well as the Commissioner for the Liquor Commission. Wendy has significant experience in a broad range of jurisdictions, particularly criminal law.

YVETTE YOUNG (Grant ’71) became a grandmother in March when her daughter, Jacalyn Michaud, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Louna Mae. It was lucky timing, as Yvette was able to spend a few nights with them before her daughter and granddaughter had to go into isolation due to COVID-19.

It was a very memorable time for them all.

ABOVE: Wendy Hughes (’99) being sworn in by the Governor, The Hon. Kim Beazley AC with The Hon. John Quigley MLA.

Earlier this year COURTNEY BAYLISS (FEWSTER ’07) celebrated her wedding to James Bayliss, whom she dated while still in school at St Mary’s (he was her Year 11 Boarders Ball and Year 12 Ball date!) Their special day was held at Riverbank Estate in Caversham with 120 friends and family. Courtney and James had their three little girls at their wedding - Sage, 4, Josie, 2, as flower girls and Meg, 4 months, who managed to stay awake for most of the ceremony and some photos. Congratulations!

MEAGAN PLUMMER (Fripp ’96) recently caught up with two of our art teachers, Ms Keryn Cooper and Ms Lisa Young, at the opening night of the Year 12 Pulse Perspectives Exhibition. Meagan has been teaching visual arts for 16 years at Geraldton Grammar School. One of Meagan’s students was selected from the 2019 cohort to display their work as part of the Pulse Perspectives Exhibition - 23 years after she had her very own piece exhibited in 1996!

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L – R: Sigrid Menzel (’07), Cally Dupe (’07), Gemma Browning-Devine (Hocking ’07), Courtney Bayliss (Fewster ’07), Alice Waldron (’07), Kelsey Holman (Beard ’07), Meaghan King (’07) and Christie Annetts (’07).

CLAIRE GASPER (Ward '07) and her husband welcomed their second child, Hugh Phillip, in September 2019.

He is absolutely adored by his big sister, Maeve, who turned 2 in December 2019.

Congratulations to you all!

Congratulations to KATRINA PARDO (BOSHAMMER ’07) and Frankc Quispe Pardo, who celebrated their wedding in Frankc’s hometown of Paracas, Peru, the desert town where they met six years ago. It was an amazing day, with three Old Girls as Katrina’s bridesmaids and more there to share in the celebrations.

EMILY LAW (’13) has been announced as the runner-up for the Youth Category in the 2020 Blackmores Mercie Whellan Women+Wellbeing Awards. These awards acknowledge the women in our community who have made an outstanding contribution to the health and wellbeing of others.

The focus of this year’s awards is mental wellbeing. As part of Emily’s prize, she will be invited to join the Blackmores leadership mentoring program.

Congratulations, Emily!

JESSICA HYAMS (’13) graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a minor in Global Energy Management with 'Magna Cum Laude' (high honours), from the C.T Bauer College of Business, University of Houston, Texas USA in 2019. She made the Dean’s List (Honour Roll) three times during her four-year graduate degree. Jessica did her internship at an investment bank (AHV & Associates) in London, United Kingdom and attended the University of London’s summer school as part of the University’s Global Citizen Credential Program.

JENNA BLAIR ('14) will complete a nursing degree this year. She is then hoping to find a job in health care so she can help the frontline workers with the COVID-19 pandemic.

At her graduation ceremony she proudly 'walked' with an Australian flag on her cap. She is currently working for Prosperity Bank as a Commercial Credit Analyst in Houston, Texas USA.

EVERYONE LOVES to know what their contemporaries are up to.

Please send us news of what you are doing now, as well as photographs.

Email: oga@stmarys.wa.edu.au Telephone: (08) 9341 9132 By post: Old Girls’ Association, St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School, PO Box 105, Karrinyup WA 6921

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VALE IT IS WITH SADNESS THAT WE RECORD THE DEATHS OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE ST MARY’S COMMUNITY.

JOAN HILLARY (’43)

LESLEY COLE

11 OCTOBER 1926 – 13 DECEMBER 2019

21 JULY 1927 - 15 DECEMBER 2019

Joan was one of two much beloved daughters of Cyril and Daisy Hillary and as a young girl, she travelled with her mother and sister to London where her father was working as Secretary to the Australian Agent General. During the Second World War, Joan and her mother returned to Perth where she attended St Mary’s for a number of years. The family loved London, so they returned to the UK for a time after the war, where Joan studied at the Institute of Private Secretaries and was elected as a licentiate of the Institute. Her working career included 18 years with Dalgety and NZ Loan Ltd as well as British Overseas Airways Corporation as Private Secretary to the State Manager.

Lesley was born in Subiaco, the second child of Thomas and Ernestine Arthur. She attended Rosalie Primary School and even at this young age, loved poetry and was in great demand to recite poems at school concerts. Lesley then gained entrance to Perth Modern School, where she discovered a talent for sport and continued her interest in drama. On graduating from high school, she followed her sister and mother’s example to enter the teaching profession (her sister, Edith Hartley, was an English teacher and Senior Mistress at St Mary’s for over ten years) and studied at Claremont Teachers Training College, where she majored in Physical Education. Lesley’s first teaching appointments were at Collie and Girdlestone High Schools as Sports Mistress, after which she was given leave to attend the University of WA to complete a Physical Education Degree. She then returned to Perth Modern School as their Sports Mistress.

Flowers were always an integral part of Joan’s life and, following in her father’s footsteps who was a WA rose grower of note, she wrote gardening articles for The West Australian newspaper. She also held the positions of Secretary at the Victoria League and the Rose Growers’ Association and was Treasurer and Committee Member of the St Mary’s Old Girls’ Association during the 1950s.

Joan never lost her love of England and continued to travel back and forth throughout her life.

She never married, but lived a full life, always maintaining her dignity, and was much loved by her neighbours and friends.

Rod and Sue Eagleton

By this time, Lesley was playing A grade hockey and cricket and was very involved in amateur performing arts as a member of the Patch Theatre where she acted in and directed productions for many years. It was also where she met her husband, John Cole. They were married in 1957 and had two children, Stephen and Bronwyn, and later, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Lesley had an accomplished teaching career and taught at a number of schools, including St Mary’s for around five years. Even after she was no longer a member of staff, she enjoyed returning to St Mary’s to attend various events. She retired from teaching altogether at the age of 60.

Lesley is greatly missed by her family and friends.

Information provided by Lesley’s family

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ARCHIVAL ANECDOTES

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O U R B I R T H D AY CELEBRATED WITH BAZAARS AND FAIRS, DINNERS AND DANCES, INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS AND GUESTS, EUCHARISTS AND MEMORIALS, CONCERTS AND PLAYS, BADGES AND TREE PLANTINGS, GINGERBREAD GIRLS AND LARGE TIERED CAKES TO FEED A THOUSAND, ST MARY’S HAS ALWAYS HONOURED AND ENJOYED ITS BIRTHDAY! NEXT YEAR, 2021, MARKS THE CENTENARY OF ST MARY’S, FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS A PARISH SCHOOL ON 14 SEPTEMBER 1921, TO THE RESPECTED AND RENOWNED SCHOOL IT IS TODAY.

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hat day in September is always filled with genuine enjoyment. Helium inflated numbers bobbing on streamers and laughter are as much part of the day as the traditions of the Thanksgiving Service and maypole dancing. Even in the 1920s, when the School was still in its infancy, the Old Girls’ Association would try and have its Old Girls’ Dance on or as close to the School birthday as possible, and funds raised would be donated to charity. The spirit of ‘fideliter’ (a Latin word meaning faithfully), was already instilled in every great activity of the School and the minds of its students.

TOP: Canon Lawrence William (Bill) Riley, cuts the School's 50th birthday cake, 1971.

ABOVE LEFT: Molly Walters (Riley, ’37, Head Girl), cuts the School's 90th birthday cake, 2011.

ABOVE RIGHT: The Junior School time capsule, created in the School's 80th birthday, 2001.

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We look forward to celebrating the School’s centenary next year, in whatever form the new age of social interaction will allow. Our purpose and meaning will remain unchanged, and the steadfast belief in ‘fideliter’ will endure. This sentiment is wonderfully expressed in the heartfelt ode by Mrs Edith Hartley, a member of the staff from the West Perth and Karrinyup campuses, which was read to the assembled guests as part of her toast at the School’s Diamond Jubilee birthday dinner in 1981.

ODE FOR A JUBILEE YEAR Back in the early twenties, When we oldies were all very young, Through the wisdom then of farsighted men, St Mary’s – our School – was begun.

Your voices rang out in the classrooms Above the old hall you knew; Through the difficult years, with their hopes and their fears, Together in strength you grew.

The School has long gone from the old site, But memory still fondly strays To the friends we made and the games we played Before the Karrinyup days.

We see here the fruits of endeavour Around us on every side: The School’s stood the test, it’s renowned in the West, ‘Fideliter’ still is its guide.

We look back with pride to the old days With hope we go on to the new: Let us toast then with zest, the School we love best St Mary’s – health and long life to you.

Stephanie Neille, Archivist, with acknowledgement to Mrs Edith Hartley

TOP: Lady Wardle and Diana Connell (Johnston ’81, Wardle House Captain) at the Diamond Jubilee birthday celebrations, 1981.

MIDDLE: The Belles of St Mary's production poster for the School's 75th birthday, 1996.

RIGHT: The St Mary's kite for the 85th birthday fair, 2006.

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F O U R T E E N S E P T E M B E R T W E N T Y T W E N T Y- O N E

K E Y E V E N T S AT A G L A N C E

Further information will be available in late spring 2020. Events will proceed subject to Government COVID-19 advice and restrictions. We look forward to holding the St Mary’s Fair at a later date.

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