95 years of educating girls
St Mary’s celebrates 95 years of educating girls on 14 September, 2016. We are immensely proud of our school and the exciting journey it has been, filled with stories of outstanding achievements, along with significant change and challenge. We are indeed privileged to be part of the lives of girls as they grow into impressive young women. To mark this special year, I am delighted to invite our school community to join in a diverse programme of celebratory events. I look forward to seeing you at our beautiful school on many occasions during 2016.
Lynne Thomson Principal
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28 February
Sunday
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS AT ST MARY’S
St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
Join us for an enchanted evening on the lawns of St Mary’s, with a special appearance by soprano Emma Pearson (’97) and violinist/conductor Jessica Gethin (‘97). Enjoy a series of popular classics performed by band, orchestral and choral musicians of St Mary’s and Hale.
Pack your picnic, bring a rug and/or low line chair, and come along with family and friends to be entertained under the stars! Gates open at 6pm. Concert commences at 7pm.
Tickets:
Tickets $10 per person. All proceeds to Street Connect, an Anglican programme which assists, supports and educates 15-25 year old homeless and street-present young people in Perth. To register your place please go to www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/95 3
BISHOP RILEY MEMORIAL LECTURE
OAM
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15 March
Tuesday
BISHOP RILEY MEMORIAL LECTURE ALISA CAMPLIN OAM
Lady Wardle Performing Arts Centre St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
Alisa Camplin OAM is Australia’s first female Winter Olympics Gold Medallist, winning gold at the 2002 and bronze at the 2006 Winter Olympics. She managed to achieve this whilst maintaining a successful career as a businesswoman. Alisa is on the Board and Audit Committees of many high profile Australian organisations. Alisa has turned heart-wrenching personal adversity into an opportunity to improve the lives of others, raising money through her charity, Finnan’s Gift. Here is an inspiring story of determination, passion, resilience, self-belief and leadership.
Commencing at 7pm sharp.
Tickets:
Gold coin donation to Anglicare. To book your place please go to www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/95 Seats are limited. Generously sponsored by the St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School Foundation 5
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Sunday
15 May
FORMER STAFF HIGH TEA
St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
A lovely opportunity for former teaching and non-teaching staff to enjoy an exquisite high tea, whilst reminiscing about the good old days at St Mary’s. Please extend this invitation to any colleagues with whom you keep in touch as the school does not have addresses for all former staff.
2pm – 4pm
Tickets:
Complimentary. To register your place, please go to www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/95 7
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Saturday
25 June
95TH BIRTHDAY DINNER DANCE
Fraser’s State Reception Centre - Kings Park
Parents, Old Girls, staff and friends are invited to join us for a dazzling evening at Fraser’s State Reception Centre in Kings Park. Enjoy a gourmet three course meal with fine wines, whilst dancing the night away to the majestic sounds of the 7 piece orchestra of the Greg Shultz Band.
Formal (Ladies - cocktail glamorous and Gentlemen - pick a bow tie; red, white or black) 7pm drinks and canapés for a 7.30pm start, concluding at midnight.
Tickets:
$175 per person. To purchase your tickets please go to www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/95 9
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17 September Saturday
OLD GIRLS’ DAY
St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
Old Girls are invited to step back in time as we bring to life ‘St Mary’s Ball Gowns through the Decades’. You will enjoy morning tea with friends, the 95th Birthday Chapel Service and a delicious lunch where we will help you relive your memories of your school dance. We look forward to welcoming back Old Girls from every era to join us in the birthday festivities.
Please contact us if you would be willing to lend us your dress for the parade or would like to share any photos or stories about your dance or dress: email oga@stmarys.wa.edu.au Commencing at 10am
Tickets:
$45 per head or $10 for morning tea and Chapel service only. To purchase your tickets please go to www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/95 11
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22 October
Saturday
ST MARY’S WORLD FAIR
St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School
The World Fair at St Mary’s will be the culminating event in the fabulous 95th birthday year! We will be celebrating all the wonderfully different cultures that we have represented throughout our school community. Fair day will include a delicious selection of international food stations, fresh and fabulous things from the boarding families, and lots of stalls created by our parents, offering an array of crafty delights! There will be rides for all ages, activities for everyone, and fantastic entertainment all day. Come along with your family and friends, and enjoy a world of fun at the fair!
10am to 4pm
Tickets:
Gold coin donation on entry. All proceeds towards the Anglican Board of Mission Zambian project. Bookings are not required. Please contact the Fair Committee at fair@stmarys.wa.edu.au if you require any information.
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ST MARY'S 95TH AT A GLANCE SUNDAY
28 Feb 6pm THURSDAY
3 March SATURDAY
5 March
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS AT ST MARY’S St Mary’s
SYDNEY, OLD GIRLS’ DINNER CANBERRA, OLD GIRLS' DINNER
15 March
BISHOP RILEY MEMORIAL LECTURE ALISA CAMPLIN OAM
7pm-8pm
St Mary’s
TUESDAY
FRIDAY
22 April MONDAY
2 May 7pm SUNDAY
15 May 2pm WEDNESDAY
1 June SATURDAY
25 June 7pm SATURDAY
17 Sept 10am SATURDAY
22 Oct 10am-4pm
LONDON, UK BREAKFAST HEAD GIRL AND DUX DINNER St Mary’s
FORMER STAFF HIGH TEA St Mary’s
MELBOURNE, OLD GIRLS’ DINNER Melbourne
DINNER DANCE Fraser’s State Reception Centre, Kings Park
OLD GIRLS’ DAY St Mary’s
ST MARY’S WORLD FAIR St Mary’s
magnet position approx 20mm diameter
HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS For the latest event information and ticket bookings please visit www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/95 Bookings can be made online or by telephone.
ONLINE BOOKINGS www.stmarys.wa.edu.au/95
TELEPHONE BOOKINGS Telephone (08) 9341 9111, 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. Credit Card only.
Please note: There is a limited number of tickets available for some events. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Seated events: If booking by telephone you will be unable to select your seats. You will be allocated the best seats available at the time of booking.
ST MARY’S ANGLICAN GIRLS’ SCHOOL Elliott Road, Karrinyup Western Australia PO Box 105 Karrinyup WA 6921 Email birthday@stmarys.wa.edu.au Telephone +61 (0)8 9341 9111 Facsimile +61 (0)8 9341 9222