Dear OSA Community

Welcome to our August newsletter, I do hope everyone has enjoyed their mid-year break and looking forward to an enjoyable second half of the year.  The OSA Calendar is full of wonderful opportunities to connect, network and enjoy catching up with new and old friends.

We start this month off with our much loved 70+ morning tea, if you would like to attend this fantastic morning of fun and friendship please book your place under our up-and-coming events.

The OSA Committee is also looking forward to the upcoming OSA Assembly and Pin Presentation, at which we reconnect with past old scholars, their daughters, and families.

This edition also includes highlights from July's OSA Careers Expo, many thanks to Lizzie Warburton and all the Old Scholar Mentors who made this an incredibly successful and informative event.  The OSA committee always appreciates the time that our members give to our younger women. After a high energy day of presentations, it was lovely to catch up and share an informal chat at the end of the day hosted in the beautiful Heritage centre.  Many thanks to OSA Committee members Joanna Seymour (Ladyman, 1991), Jill Binning (mansel, 1960) and Kylie Jones (Morrison, 1986) for their assistance in hosting the late afternoon drinks.

Congratulations to the OSA member’s Flora Davies (2021), Laura Cooke (2021) and China Edwards (2020) for their participation in the Scotch Global Accelerate Programme. Many thanks to Katrina Chalmers nee Black (1985) for all her hard work and organisation initiating this amazing opportunity for our young OSA women.

Please enjoy reading all the wonderful news, contained within the OSA Newsletter and the many wonderful articles including past and present Old Scholars achievements.

Warm regards,

Jane Barker (1986)
President of the GHS & St Hilda's Old Scholars Association

We look forward to welcoming our 70+ Old Scholars back to School on 14 August and this year we will include the Class of 1971.  If you have not done so already, please click on the link below to book your place.

If we could please request that you carpool and use dropoffs where possible as there is limited parking at Bay View and please be mindful of our neighbours.  The front lawn will be available for parking and Glyde Street but please allow a few minutes extra to walk up to Catherine House.

If you are under 70, we would love your help with serving on the day.  Please contact Jane Barker or oldscholars@sthildas.wa.edu.au if you can volunteer your morning.

OSA ART EXHIBITION

Thursday 24 October
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm (Opening Night)

Exhibition Open Times
Friday 25 October 3pm - 8pm

Saturday 26 October - Sunday 27 October
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm (Exhibition)
Venue: Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre Foyer

The GHS & St Hilda's OSA present the family movie 'Runt' which is an adaptation of Craig Silvey's gorgeous book by the same name and follows eleven year-old Annie and Runt, her stray dog, as they attempt to win the Agility Course Championship at the Krumpets Dog Show in London, in order to save their family's farm from drought and misery.

Craig Silvey is an author and screenwriter from Fremantle.  His critically acclaimed debut novel, Rhubarb was published in 2004.  His best selling novel Jasper Jones was released in 2009 and is now considered a modern Australian classic.  he has also written The Amber Amulet (2012), The World According to Warren (2008), and Honey Bee (2020).

Date:

Sunday 6 October

Time:

Morning Tea from 9.30am

Movie Starts at 10.30am

Venue:

Windsor Cinema

98 Stirling Highway,

Nedlands, WA 6009

Adults $35

Children (under 18) $25

(morning tea included in price)

This feel good family movie stars many Australian actors including Alex Jones (daughter of former Principal June Jones), and was filmed in WA.  It is an ideal film for the whole family and grand children.  We hope to see you there.

All profits raised from this showing of 'Runt' will go towards OSA Scholarships.

We are delighted to visit our regional communities throughout the year to meet new families and catch up with old scholars and their families. It is a fantastic occasion to hear from our Enrolments Team about how St Hilda’s offers extraordinary futures for girls and what it is like to be a boarder at St Hilda’s.

We would love to see you there and we so look forward to connecting with our past, present and future students in those locations.

Regional Community

Dowerin Field Day

Esperance SHow

Date

28 & 29 August

18 & 19 October

Location

Dowerin Lots 35 Memorial Avenue, Dowerin

Esperance Showgrounds

If you would like more information or to register for Karratha, please click on the link below:

We look forward to welcoming as many Old Scholars as possible to these events throughout the year. OSA Networking Events will be published nearer the time.

OSA 70+ MORNING TEA
Wednesday 14 August
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue: School Hall, St Hilda's Bay View Campus

OSA PIN PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY
Friday 20 September
7.30am:  8.15am (Breakfast)

Venue:    The Gallery, Heritage Centre
8.25am:  9.30am (Assembly)
Venue:    JSPAC

OSA AGM
Tuesday 8 October
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Heritage Centre, St Hilda's Bay View Campus

OSA ART EXHIBITION

Thursday 24 October
Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm (Opening Night)

Exhibition Open Times
Friday 25 October 3pm - 8pm

Saturday 26 October - Sunday 27 October
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm (Exhibition)
Venue: JSPAC Foyer

OSA COUNTRY LUNCH - TBA

OSA GOLF SOCIAL DAY - Organiser Needed!
Friday 8 November
Time: 8.30am - 2.00pm
Venue: Mosman Park Golf Club

OSA Xmas Drinks
Monday 25 November
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Heritage Centre Veranda, St Hilda's Bay View Campus

OSA CROCHET CLUB T3
2nd Wednesday of each month term-time

Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm

Venue: Old Scholars Sitting Room, Heritage Centre

Beginners are most welcome.
Enquiries to Treffina Dowland 0413 948 255

On the last day of term we welcomed back 29 professional old scholars to talk to the years 9, 10, 11 and 12 about their own personal career pathways.  These professionals encompassed a huge variety of careers and skills including (but not limited to) environmental science, finance, business, medicine, allied health, Health & safety, technology (including space and AI) marketing and communications, entrepreneurial start-ups, property, human resources, film production, law, teaching, politics, public policy and engineering.

Within these groups  specific roles included such diverse careers as the manager in the Shark Response Unit at DPIRD, a midwife, a former Perth councillor, a professor of constitutional law, the Chief of International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) (Aus & NZ), senior lawyers, and an international marketing lead for Goldman Sachs and many more impressive individuals.  Each old scholar had given up their Friday afternoon to return to School to speak to the current students, several remembering how they were also inspired by mentors when at school.

The event took the form of groups of panels led by a member of staff, across 9 different venues at the Senior School campus, and in two separate sessions, allowing the students two opportunities to hear from their chosen groups.

Afterwards the OSA Committee hosted drinks to thank the speakers in the Heritage Centre and it was a great opportunity for reunions and networking at the same time.  Thank you to each of you and it confirms that one of our greatest resources for knowledge and inspiration lies in the wealth of experience and connection with of our old scholars.

We have had two requests for assistance for current Senior School Students who are looking for support:

1.   Medicine/Bio Med at Notre Dame Graduate or Post Graduate Needed

If you graduated or have done a post grad medicine/biomedicine course at Notre Dame University, we have a Year 12 student who would very much like to chat with you.

2.  Interior Design Placement

Year 11 Student looking for a weekly placement (for one term) in the world of interior design.

If you can help with either of these request please contact me on oldscholars@sthildas.wa.edu.au .

The Scotch Global Accelerator program is a six-day residential course that prepares university undergraduates or graduates for a career they will love.  The program is designed to build real-world skills, connect with industry and feel prepared for the challenges ahead.

The OSA has sponsored two places for this July 2024 program awarded to China Edwards (2020) and Flora Davies (2021), and Laura Cooke (2021) also attended.  The OSA is passionate about helping old scholars to find their way and offering networking/mentoring opportunities.

The program is for ages 18 to 25 and it aims to develop workplace skills and establish key connections that could accelerate your career trajectory.  Full accommodation, meals, tuition, and transport are included.

The participants work through real-world scenarios and hear invaluable insights into the expectations and challenges of entering the workforce.  The comprehensive curriculum includes modules dedicated to developing a work portfolio, honing interview strategies, building personal branding and receiving indispensable advice on career and networking opportunities. This programme is ideally for university students who are mid-end degree.

If you are interested in finding out more about the program click here .

This week we had the privilege of welcoming Sister Kalo all the way from St Christopher’s Home in Fiji to St Hilda’s.  Since the first service trip to St Christopher's in Fiji 190 St Hilda’s students and 15 staff members have attended this pilgrimage.

On Tuesday 30 July the Old Scholars who have made the pilgrimage were invited back to catch up with Sister Kalo and share stories of their time there, reminisce over photos from various years and to hear updates on the children who are still living at the Home.

This meant an incredible amount to Sister Kalo who was able to see the lasting impact the trip has had on our St Hilda’s community.

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Saturday 26 October 2024

3.30pm - Tour of the School

St Hilda's, Bay View Campus, Heritage Centre

5.00pm Drinks & Reunion

Mosman Park Bowling Club

Jacqueline Rowell and Amy McKerracher

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Saturday 7 September 2024

4.30pm Tour of the School

Heritage Centre, St Hilda's Bay View  Campus

6.00pm - 11.00pm

Claremont Hotel

$100 (food and drink included)

Catherine Taplin

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Friday 20 September 2024

4.30pm Drinks at the Heritage Centre, St Hilda's Bay View Campus

6.00pm Drinks & Reunion

Claremont Hotel

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Email Sascha Hill

Email Fiona Webster

Please update your contact details on the link below:

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Thursday 7 November

10.00am Morning Tea in Heritage Centre, Bay View Campus

Lunch at Mosman Park Golf Club - Details to be confirmed.

Gill Johnston (Forbes)

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19 October 2024

10.30am Morning Tea in the Heritage Centre

11.00am  Service in the Whitby Chapel

11.30am  Class Photo

11.45am  Tour of School

12.30pm  Lunch in the Heritage Centre

Valerie Lapinski (James) and Cynda Van Der Stryf (Joel)

A reminder that the OSA Committee has negotiated a discount on courses offered by the Defensive Driving School in Perth.  Members of the OSA who complete this advanced driving course within five years of leaving school are eligibility for a $100 rebate.

The OSA hopes that this course will provide our young old scholars with valuable driving skills that will enhance their safety on the roads. It is possible that a certificate of advanced driving might also reduce car insurance premiums at a very expensive stage in your driving career.

To claim your rebate from the OSA please email oldscholars@sthildas.wa.edu.au providing your name , year group , a copy of your certificate and receipt from the Defensive Driving School and your banking details for a direct deposit.

The Defensive Driving School will provide a three hour
2:1 or 1:1 advanced and intensive driving lesson covering:

• Prevention or recovery from a sideways slide
• Understanding what happens to the car under
emergency brakes
• How to corner safely at speed
• Confidence on wet or gravel roads
• ABS and traction control
• Other advanced driving skills

The Defensive Driving School will provide a driving instructor and a manual car, but if you only have an automatic driving licence, you must provide your own vehicle (or one that you are insured to drive).

COST AND REBATE:

One person: $330 and receives a $100 rebate from the OSA (ie total outlay $230).
Two people: $330 and each receives a $100 rebate from the OSA (ie total outlay $80 each)

For further details click below:

Please allow 3 weeks for the rebate transfer. (Please note there is also a limit of up 20 individual OSA applications per calendar year.)To book a lesson please contact Adrian Pereira at Defensive Driving School Tel: 9370 0000 or enquiries@defensivedriving.com.au

* Please mention you are a St Hilda's Old Scholar

The current Paris Olympics Games (26 July - Sunday 11 August), and the Paralympic Games (28 August - 8 September) are providing many examples of athleticism, bravery and endurance and we thought it would be appropriate to look back at old scholars who have become elite athletes.  It is hard to adequately do justice to the various achievements of these elite athletes who competed on an international level, but we are proud to look back and remember them.

SWIMMING

Elizabeth Edmondson PLY (1967) is perhaps on of our most highly decorated elite athletes and is an Australian Paralympic competitor and an Australian Masters competitor in swimming.  She became a paraplegic after contracting polio as a small child and took up swimming aged 5.

Elizabeth went on to win several gold medals in the 1964 Tokyo and 1968 Tel Aviv Paralympics and was the youngest paralympic gold medallist for Australia for 48 years.  She competed in the women's 50 metre breast stroke and 50 metre freestyle events, 100 metre freestyle, 50m backstroke breaking many world records and winning many medals and retired in 1969.

In 2006 Elizabeth returned to competitive swimming in the Stadium Masters Swimming Club and competed in the 2008 FINA World Masters Championships in Perth.

In 2002 Elizabeth was awarded the Australian Sports Medal, in 2008 she was inducted into the Swimming Western Australia Hall of Fame, in 2009 was inducted into the Wheelchair Sports WA Hall of Fame, and awarded a Certificate of Commendation in 2012 by Masters Swimming Western Australia for her services to Masters Swimming.

In 2018 she became the first inductee into the Swimming WA Hall of Legends recognising " outstanding swimming performances at an international level... deemed to have inspired the nation and to have established the name of the athlete, their State and their country on the world stage. "

Above: Team members Daphne Ceeney (left) and Elizabeth Edmondson (right) shake hands after Edmondson won gold and Ceeney silver in the 50m prone swimming event at the 1964 Tokyo Paralympic Games.

ROWING

Sarah Tait (Outhwaite, 2000) and Elizabeth Devitt (2000) returned from the Rowing World Championships in Croatia with silver medals.

Sarah was an Australian rower and a national and world champion, three time olympian and olympic medal winner.  She was the first mother to represent Australia in rowing at an olympic level, having returned to international competition following the birth of her daughter and was credited with inspiring this change.  Tragically Sarah's career and life were cut short by cervical cancer and she died in 2016 aged 33.

Emmelia Ayliff OLY (Snook, 1990) was an Australian representative rower.  In a short six year career at the elite level, Emy was a twelve-time national champion, represented four times at World Rowing Championships and competed in the women's coxless four event at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

For the 1992 Barcelona Olympics Australian selectors put a women's coxless four together with rowers from four different states. Snook secured the two seat. They placed 3rd in their heat, 2nd in the repechage and made the A final where they finished in 6th place.

Para-rower Davinia Lefroy PLY (1998) made history in 2016 when she competed in the mixed coxed four LTA to qualify Australia’s first ever boat in that class at a Paralympic Games.

Clinical psychologist Davinia was 11-years-old when she was diagnosed with Stargardt’s macular dystrophy, meaning she can now only see using her peripheral vision.

A rower throughout her high school years, Davinia was approached in 2016 to trial for the Australian mixed coxed four.  Jumping at the opportunity, she made her Paralympic debut not long after, where she and her team placed fourth in their heat and third in their repechage heat, winning their final to place sixth overall.

WATER POLO

Gemma Beadsworth (2008) carried the Olympic Torch in Canberra for the Beijing Olympics as an Australian waterpolo centre forward.  Gemma has represented Australia at three Olympic Games and won bronze medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.  She has also won a silver medal at the 2007 World Championships, a gold medal at the 2006 World Cup and a silver medal at the 2010 World Cup.

Jemma Dessauvagie (2003).  After leaving School Jemma maintained her passion for sport and competed as an elite athlete for many years between graduating high school and eventually graduating from university.  She played over 50 senior international games for Australia, captained Australia B, spent a season in Italy and captained her national league team.  She retired from water polo at the end of the 2010 international series.

Throughout this time she continued her studies and graduated from Curtin in 2013.  Gemma is now a registered psychologist and is a doctor of Philosophy - Phd Psychology and lectures at the Curtin School of Population Health.

SWIMMING - 100M BREASTROKE

Helen Denman (1993) (left), Blackwood, broke the State Record for the 100 metre breaststroke in August. Later, in 1998 Helen represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur. She won gold in the 100m Breaststroke and also in the 4x100 Medley Relay.

Li Leng Tay (1999) (right), was a student at St Hilda's when she represented Malaysia at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur.  She competed in the 100m Breaststroke, the 200m Breaststroke and the 4x100 Medley.

Helen and Li Leng competed against one another in the Commonwealth Games, one representing Malaysia and the other Australia.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL

For more than 17 years Nicole Hannan OLY (Sanderson, 1993) competed for Australia in indoor volleyball World Championships, winning a bronze medal at the Beach Volleyball World Championships in 2003.  She then represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics, where she finished 4th.

She also won the SWATCH Fastest Serve Award with a time of 77.7 km/h.

Nicole is now a naturopath with her own Gold Coast based business.

Right: 1991 National Volleyball Championships, Nicole Sanderson receiving the most valuable award in Canberra.

Thanks to the following old scholars for identifying students in historic photographs. This is an enormous help and makes our pictorial history so much more interesting.

Joanna McCarthy (Duncan, 1989); Kate Hoad (Cramb, 1999); Helen Paton (1976) ; Julie Baker (1976); Carina Anderson (1976); Rosalie Wittenoom (Dodd, 1956); Kate Buffham (Thompson, 1986) (plus 92 helpers); Anna Cooke (Beaumont, 1986); Cindy Kempton (1986); Fiona Forbes (Thompson, 1988); Cath Parry (McCall, 1985); Fiona Webster (Black, 1984); Suanne Morgan (1986); Susie Neate (Hill, 2005) ; Bolutife Adegboye (2011) ; Pam Casellas (Greenway, 1970); Astor Dobson (2011) ; Emma Horak (2019); Fiona McKenzie (Haslam, 1974)

Recent Donations to the Heritage Centre

Year 2 chair bags donated by Rosemary Collard (1965).

Uniforms, badges, books and notes from clothing committee donated by:

Catherine Parry (McCall, 1985); Rosemary Peek (1975) and her mother Bubbles McCall (Peek, 1942) ; Christine Stone (Heather Christine McCall, 1987)

If you wish to help, please do pop into the Heritage Centre for coffee and help identify photographs.

My email Sandra.naude@sthildas.wa.edu.au

Many thanks to all our contributors.

Sandra Naude, The Guardian of St Hilda's Legacy

If you have been enjoying the ABC series, Women in Black , you will have been watching old scholar Clare Hughes (20018) in the lead role of "Lisa".

Clare was drawn to performing from a young age and left St Hilda's to complete a Diploma at of Acting at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) before attending National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) in Sydney.

Clare graduated from NIDA in 2022 and has quickly earned a place as a lead actress. Besides acting Clare is an accomplished piano player and was a member of the Australian Girls Choir.

In the year that the Class of 1961 turn 80 and 63 years after leaving St Hilda's, Sue Tonkin made a short visit to Perth, en route to New Zealand to stay with her eldest son and family in April.  Sue now lives in the beautiful southwest corner of the UK in Cornwall, as does her youngest son and family.

Sue had a couple of days with Pixie Murray in York and had lunch with Megan Youngs (Smith), Deborah Millar (Macdonald), and caught up with Glenys O'Shea (Paddick), Eve Morrissey (Chamberlain) and Libby Black (Cater) at Glenys's 80th Birthday party.

She also spent some time with Ruth Phelps (Rowell) before flying out to New Zealand with her middle son and his partner.

Left:  Sue Tonkin, Megan Youngs and Pixie Murray at the Peninsular Cafe.

Susanne Demidoff (Gale, 1969) died earlier this year in Placerville, California after a short illness, having lived in California from the early ‘80s.  Susanne was always someone who acted when she saw a need. She put her Masters in Social Work to good use when she realised that there were very few residential options for adults in difficult life situations, and she soon owned and operated several Board and Care Homes cutting through all the red tape involved in setting up these facilities.  When her husband, Nick, faced health issues they decided on a change of lifestyle and built and then operated the Sierra Banquet Centre for many years.  Bravely she continued after Nick’s death in 2016, only selling quite recently as she continued to support and help people in need - physically, emotionally and financially.  Her community recognized her as fearless, generous, determined, hardworking and kind - a friend to many.  She bravely faced the challenges that confronted her in life while being grateful for the blessings, especially meeting her husband Nick - her soulmate.

Whilst at school Susanne was a Prefect and enjoyed Chess Club for which she earned School Colours in 1969.  Despite living so far away in America she kept in touch with many friends from school.  Sue’s sister Robin Gokavi (Gale, 1967) also attended St Hilda's.

1969 School Prefects. Inset: D Crane. Back L-R: K Craig, S Gale , J Hughes, S McCaskill (Head Boarder), S Macpherson (Games Captain). Front L-R: S Bibby, M Tompkins, J Ewing, S Fowler, H Jacobs, A Gray, Miss Joanne Patman (Headmistress), J Boyle (Head Girl).

Chess Club Back L-R: S Clarke, C Simmonds, S Campbell, A Pring, C Fethers. Front L-R: S Gale , J Balme, J Speirs, J Hughes.

Judy Clark passed away on 11 May 2024 aged 93 and is remembered for being a very talented sportswoman.  She was a devoted mother of Janet (1973), Ian and Susan (1978) and a loving grandmother and great grandmother.

Judy arrived at St Hilda's on 13 February 1939, her father A.C.L. Lamb being listed as a stock and sharebroker, of 364 Stirling Highway. He was also the chairman of the stock exchange for 20 years.

LEFT:  1946 The "A" Tennis team.  L-R: Sue Gawler, J Orr, J Lamb , A Mackie.

Whilst at St Hilda's Judy was an outstanding athlete particularly on the tennis court.  She was in the "A" team tennis for 1946, 1947 and 1948 which won the Slazenger Cup.

Judy was also in the Hockey "A" team in 1948.

The hockey sports coach wrote: " J. Lamb (LH) excellent drive, tackles well, could back up forwards more and be quicker in doubling back to defend"

Judy was the captain of the tennis team when they won the Slazenger Cup in 1947 but she was also on the team that won the Warnsborough Shield for St Hilda's in 1946 and 1947.

She was also a School Prefect and the Sports Captain for Gascoyne in 1948.  Judy adored her time at St Hilda's and her daughter, Janet Wilderspin (Clark, 1973) and Susan Moriarty (Clark, 1978) also attended.

RIGHT 1948 Prefects: (L-R) J Clemens, S Gawler, F Simpson, J Hodge, J Ainslie, Miss Mitchell (Head Mistress), P Keane, J Russell.

Front:  M Johnson, J Hocking, J Lamb , J McKellar-Hall and S Hobbs.

If you have any questions, stories or updates, or want to send news of Old Scholars: deaths, weddings and newborns, please contact:

Alumni Coordinator
oldscholars@sthildas.wa.edu.au
T: 9285 4228

Lara Ashford (2013)has announced her engagement to Ben Pearce while on holiday in Europe.

Eliza Honey (2012) has announced her engagement to James Heaton, son of Angela (Mitchell, 1975) (Past President of the OSA) and Kimberly Heaton, in London.

They are planning on marrying in the School Whitby Chapel next year.

Our congratulations to Alexandra and Ben Andrews (Heaton, 2006) daughter of Angela (Mitchell, 1975) (past President of the OSA) and Kimberly Heaton, a baby boy, Lachlan William James Andrews, who was born 1 August 2023.


Also to Sophie van Hattem (2008) and her husband Ben Jessup, on the birth of their son, Thomas Kalju Jessup, on 28 May in London.  Sophie is the daughter of Anu (Palmoja, 1975) and Peter van Hattem and Anu is also a former President of the OSA.

If you have any questions, stories or updates, or want to send news of Old Scholars: deaths, weddings and newborns, please contact:

Alumni Coordinator
oldscholars@sthildas.wa.edu.au
T: 9285 4228

We are so pleased to welcome back Raquel Rebelo (2015) as the Digital and Social Marketing Coordinator in the School Development Department.

After graduating from Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Screen Production, Raquel spent the last five years honing her skills in media communications, working remotely with Sydney-based media agencies and freelancing for renowned brands such as News Corp’s Body + Soul magazine.

Along with this, Raquel holds a Bachelor of Health Science (BSc) in Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition. Owning her own business, Raquel loved the duality of both careers, splitting time between the creativity of media communications and the science of clinical nutrition.

Now, part of St Hilda’s development team, Raquel is excited to be part of the exciting evolution of St Hilda’s.

If you are an Old Scholar looking for some work, part-time, voluntary or paid, please contact oldscholars@sthildas.wa.edu.au .  One current job opportunity at the School:

1 . ILT Customer Service Officer

Are you embarking on your career and looking for a role that interfaces with people while building your skills?We are seeking an enthusiastic and tech-savvy individual to join our dynamic IT team in customer service. This role is perfect for someone eager to kickstart their career in IT while making a meaningful impact in a supportive educational environment. Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated and generous professional development is available for the right candidate. This is an ideal entry level position for someone with a positive attitude and an interest in IT.

2. Maths Teacher

3. Science Teacher (Senior School)

To keep abreast of all job opportunities, please visit the website here .

The School is constantly looking for ways to improve the experience and preparation of current students as they embark on subject choices and leave School following their chosen pathways.  We feel that it is absolutely vital to ask our recent old scholars about their experiences and listen to their opinions on how we might improve on current systems.  Five years out of school is a useful point to check on progress and to hear how our old scholars are faring on their individual work/study journeys.  The workplace is an everchanging landscape and we need to understand the changes.

In June we sent out a survey to the Class of 2019 and asked them a range of questions about their experience in their last two years of school, which courses they had selected, what they went onto for work or tertiary education, and what they are doing now.  It is a fascinating overview of young women who are achieving their goals, or who might be at a crossroads, starting a profession or many other alternative choices.

45 old scholars responded to the survey.  The following is a sample of the responses we received:

We incentivised the group to respond to our survey by offering a $250 voucher for Mecca, founded by old scholar Jo Horgan (1986).  Natasha Moschetti (2019) was the lucky winner.  We are grateful to those who responded and their answers will greatly help the School to improve in preparing our senior school students in the future.

And finally, we are striving to create a valuable network of Old Scholars through LinkedIn . If you have not already done so, we would appreciate you adding St Hilda's as your place of education and join the Alumni section to extend our Old Scholar community.

To read previous editions of the OSA Connections Newsletters click here . Or forward to anyone who would like to receive a copy.