Summer 2014 - OLSH Bentleigh

Vol.6 No.2
Summer 2014
ISSN 1837-5316
Magazine of the Alumnae Association of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Bentleigh
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FIRST TIME GENERATIONS AWARD
MILESTONE REUNIONS IN 2014
FAITH AND MISSION IN ACTION
REUNIONS IN 2015
ECHOES FROM THE ARCHIVES
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CONTENTS
WELCOME
EDITORIAL2
CLASS OF 1984 REUNION
GENERATIONS AWARD
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All shall be well, and all shall be well,
and all manner of things shall be well.
Julian of Norwich
Dear Alumnae Family
CLASS OF 2004 AND 1994 REUNIONS
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CLASS OF 1974 AND 1964 REUNIONS
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FAITH AND MISSION IN ACTION
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FLAME GIRLS
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ECHOES FROM THE ARCHIVES
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ALUMNAE NEWS
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REUNIONS FOR CLASSES OF 1959, 1961 AND 1968
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CLASS OF 2013 REUNION
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REUNIONS IN 2015
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CLASS OF 2014: OUR NEWEST ALUMNAE
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These words from Julian of Norwich, 14th century woman and
Christian mystic, emphasise the great virtue of hope. At this often
frenetic time of the year, it is always helpful to remember with hope,
that indeed, all will be well!
At the College we are drawing our year to a close with the final
awards celebration on what we know as Regnet Christus Day.
This day celebrates the pursuit of excellence and the giftedness
of so many of our girls. It is wonderful to be able to acknowledge
the creativity, resilience and perseverance of our current students,
knowing at the same time that this same spirit is characteristic of
all OLSH girls.
As we look to 2015, we are hoping to reach a wider reader base
with our FLAME publication. So many great things are happening at
OLSH College and we are thrilled to be able to share the spirit with
all in our community. Importantly, the stories of our alumnae and the
way they live the OLSH spirit beyond the College is a clear focus of
the stories we would like to share.
To each alumna, I take this opportunity to say thank you for your
ongoing interest and support of OLSH College. May this coming
Christmas season be a time when you enjoy the company of family
and friends.
Regnet Christus!
May Christ Reign
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart pray for us.
Publisher: OLSH College Bentleigh.
Submissions to FLAME:
Contributions of photos and articles for the alumnae section of FLAME
are welcome. However, please be aware that due to space and time
constraints not all articles may be published.
Any photos sent in must be at least 1MB in size or 300dpi resolution. The
names of the people in the picture should also be included. With group
photos, please supply the names from the back row first, from left to right.
Maiden names should be used and if the photo is about an event, it is
helpful to include the locality, the date and the purpose of the gathering.
Photos can be emailed or mailed. If you are mailing any photos, please be
sure to include your address if you would like the photo/s returned.
Your say:
If you have some news to share or just want to get in touch, contact
Ms Shane O’Neil, Alumnae Secretary
Tel: 03 8520 9263 Email: alumnae@olsh.vic.edu.au
For the latest news about the Alumnae Association at OLSH College, go
to the College website at http://www.olsh.vic.edu.au, then select the
“School Community” button at the top of the home page and follow the
prompt to “Alumnae”.
Anne O’Loughlin
College Principal
Donations to the Flame Scholarship Fund:
For their recent generous donations to this fund, we gratefully
thank the Renwick family; Joan (Worrell) Shiel-Ough, 1952;
Morea (Stevens) Reid, 1961; anonymous donors from the Class
of 1962, 1969 and 1995; and a former staff member who also
wishes to remain anonymous.
In addition, contributions were made by various classes at their
reunion functions: $185 by Class of 1959, $40 by the Class of
1961 and $111 from the Class of 1970.
Donations go towards supporting a Year 10 girl in her final two
years of education at the College and are fully tax deductible.
Details of how to donate to the fund can be found on the
College website in the Alumnae section under the “School
Community” button on the home page.
The recipient of the 2014 award will be featured in the first
edition of FLAME for 2015.
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Disclaimer:
All care has been taken to verify the correctness of the information provided in this
publication before going to print. However, we apologise if any inadvertent errors have
occurred. If you would like to reproduce any of the material in FLAME, please contact
the College.
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CLASS OF 1984
30TH REUNION
With seven vibrant and talented women on the organising committee, led by
the energetic Danni (Terzini) Molino, former College Captain, how could the
30th reunion of the Class of 1984 not be a success?
When preparations started in April 2014, the prospects of getting many of
their classmates along to a milestone 30th reunion looked daunting. Records
showed that only 36 women out of 150 past students could be contacted.
But after lots of hard work, the number of women who could be reached
steadily increased and over 50% of the “lost” girls were found. On reunion
day, Sunday 12 October, women travelled from as far away as Bali and
Swan Hill, apologies came from many others. The girls were delighted that
five teachers were able to attend.
Needless to say, a very happy time was had by all. The women from the
Class of 1984 are already making plans for their 40th reunion.
Christine (Przybyl) Bury was accompanied by her daughter Jacinta
Bury, 2010 alumna, with grandson Cooper.
Top row (L-R): Teachers: Mr Steve Walpole, Mrs Joy Carver, Mrs Pina Milne and Miss Monica Iles. Fourth: Maree Rourke, Rosaria Villanti, Tina Salvatore,
Marianna Cortese, Donna Meo, Venera Porcino, Caroline Walsh and Arianna Cicco. Third: Caroline Leppin, Salem Bayeh, Lorenza Folini, Jane Livingston,
Katrina Virgona, Fran Young, Jenny Clynes, Deborah D’Silva and Michelle Davis. Second: Tina Tsiotras, Paula Chamberlain, Angie Geromanolis, Judith
Bainbridge, Grace Borazio, Louise O’Connor, Julianne Ritchie, Michelle Sheehan, Carolyn Honey and Louise Lorkin. Front: Jenny Kontogiannis, Deidre Le
Fevre, Cristina Pase, Fran Callea, Danni Terzini, Christine Przybyl, Maree Lynch, Jacqui Burrows and Josie Samers. At reunion but not in the photo: Masina
Chillemi and Mr Howard Liston.
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ALWAYS AN OLSH GIRL
GENERATIONS AWARDS
On Wednesday 7 May 2014, a special Generations Awards Assembly
was held at the College.
This was the beginning of a new tradition to recognise the connection
of families to OLSH over decades. In particular it was an opportunity
to acknowledge students who have mothers and, in some cases,
grandmothers who also attended the College.
Over 40 alumnae attended and, alongside their daughter/s, were
presented with a candle and a Second or Third Generation certificate.
This celebration was held during the College assembly nearest to
Mother’s Day and prayers centred on students remembering their own
mothers, as well as all mothers throughout our world.
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THIRD GENERATION FAMILIES
Jessica Jowett, Michelle Wood, 1988, and Evelyn Robertson, 1966
Jessica Smith, Kylie Foggie, 1987, and Suzanne Bennett, 1970
SECOND GENERATION FAMILIES
Tara Almeida and Lucy Quintal, 1986
Tessa and Lilly Aldridge and Kerrie Dowling, 1988
Emily Amato and Angela Gatto, 1991
Jessica Azzolini and Albina Angerami, 1985
Larnie Beadman and her grandmother Patricia Hynes, 1958
Hayley and Kate Burge and Eleanor Neuchew, 1981
Brianna and Caitlyn Brasier and Leanne Brady, 1987
Shantelle and Stephanie Chappell and Debra Godley, 1980
Grace Chrisp and Sarah Dermott, 1995
Alison Duncan and Genevieve Cole, 1989
Mollie Duncanson and Francine Haire, 1977
Hayley Efthymiadis and Angela Tsikrikos, 1991
Amy Esdaile and Kathleen Walls, 1989
Katelyn Fitchett and Sharon Williams, 1987
Rachael Galea and Jacquelyn Boland, 1986
Dariyn Girton and Michele Rowland, 1988
Morgan Hughes and Gillian Dickson, 1981
Jaymie Hutchinson and Margaret Hambridge, 1988
Constance Iatrou and Jenny Sezenias, 1986
Sarah and Alysha Jones and Karen Bailey, 1983
Kate Kelly-Oman and Madeleine Kelly, 1983
Isabella Kenne and Melody Dexter, 1978
Simone Kenny and Maree Natilli, 1986
Gillian Lantouris and Angela Geromanolis, 1984
Diana Lautenbach and Julie Brown, 1985
Olivia Lamb and Elizabeth Moore, 1987
Hannah Layzell and Louise Burgess, 1989
Louise Locantro and Rosa Mandarano, 1982
Nadia Mase and Tina Salvatore, 1984
Mairead McCaffrey and Monica Beer, 1977
Julia Mazzagatti and Anna Scaffaro, 1987
Natalie Merola and Silvana Narducci, 1985
Ashlee Meyn and Maria Faustin, 1992
Alyssa Modica and Irene Greco, 1984
Tamira Nandan and Jacqueline Burrows, 1984
Sophie Nash and Maria Haggett, 1989
Belinda Neighbour and Angela Sopreso, 1982
Tara Nunn and Geraldine Cooney, 1981
Kathleen O’Leary and Karen Howitt, 1979
Hannah Peters and Catherine Haggett, 1982
Brittany Raux and Tanya Edema, 1989
Charlotte and Ashleigh Rayner and Dianne Russo, 1987
Sevasti Stefanou and Despina Stavrakis, 1984
Bethany Supple and Maree Sierak, 1977
Emma Valeri and Catherine Martin, 1984
Julianna Varvaris and Rita Sonno, 1983
Kiara Triolo and Sofia Volpe, 1976
Olivia Waterstone and Sophie Napolitano, 1991
Jaimee Woods-Scamporlino and Petrina Woods, 1988
Alyssa Zisimopoulos and Maria Villante, 1989
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GENERATIONS
There are other girls also connected with these second and third generation
OLSH families but they have already left the College and become alumnae.
Principal Maria (Casey) Angliss, knows and cares for all the
students at St Catherine’s Primary School in Moorabbin, but she
has a particular interest in the Year 6 girls transitioning to OLSH
College.
That’s because she has fond memories of her own time at the
College from 1965-1970. Maria well remembers the shock of
arriving at OLSH from St Agnes’s PS in Highett to become part of
Form 1A which had 73 students. Form 1B was not far behind with
65 girls.
It didn’t take long for Maria to settle in though because she loved
sport, especially basketball. Year 12 was memorable because,
with only 36 girls, there was a lot of bonding. The girls felt special
because they were the oldest at the College.
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Maria with two of her Year 6 students who will be OLSH girls in
2015. Left, Bridget Danaher and right, Tania Tsianakas.
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CLASS OF 2004
10TH REUNION
Girls from the Class of 2004 showed plenty of heart when they gathered
for their 10th reunion on Friday 12 September 2014 at the Mentone
Hotel.
They were pleased to welcome their past principal, Mrs Judy Lamb, as
well as current teachers Phil Cassell and Louise Brock. Organiser, Fiona
Lucas said, “It was a really happy night” and Louise chipped in with,
“They were a great bunch of girls. Time flies.”
The sentiment of the evening was summed up by a note written on a
mini-paddle, “OLSHIE 4 EVA”. Leaving spelling aside, that’s a pretty fair
match for one of the College’s mantras: “Always an OLSH girl”.
CLASS OF 1994
20TH REUNION
The comments on the Facebook page say it all about the 20 year reunion
for the Class of 1994 which Caterina (De Pasquale) Slade organised
for Saturday 9 August 2014 at the College. Kate (Meyer) Gothard also
helped out.
Big round of applause to Caterina!!!!! You did a great job getting us all
there, it was great to see you all again, really enjoyed the afternoon. I'm
still in shock how everyone looks exactly the same. All we were missing
was the uniforms! :-)
Thank you so much for an enjoyable afternoon. It was nice to see so
many girls and all the changes to the school. It was very well organized.
What a weekend! 20 year high school reunion. Have no idea where the
time has gone. The years just melted away when we were all together
yesterday.
Had a really fun afternoon at the reunion, chatting and laughing about the
old days. Was really great to see everyone and I look forward to the next
one in 10 years! Thanks a lot, Cat and Kate.
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CLASS OF 1974
40TH REUNION
Organiser in 1994 of the 20th reunion for the
Class of 1974, Maria (Fauvel) Black, volunteered
to assist again with the 40th reunion early in
2014.
She was ably assisted by Marie (Lucchinelli)
Ross and Sue Jackson and the reunion took
place in the multipurpose room at the College
on Saturday 2 August 2014.
The girls were thrilled that former teachers
Sheila Mann and Shirley Scanlan wanted to
catch up with them after more than 40 years
had elapsed. It is hard to say who enjoyed
the reunion more – the former students or the
teachers.
Photos from the 1970s were displayed on the
walls. On both sides, there were cries of: “Did
we really look like that back then?”
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Alumnae from the Class of 1964 gathered at the College on Saturday 3
May to celebrate their golden jubilee year.
They were greeted by Sr Megan Donohoe, Assistant Principal, Faith and
Mission, and Shane O’Neil, Alumnae Secretary. After morning tea and a
presentation, they were taken on a College tour by two Year 11 student
ambassadors, Lisa Grant and Sasha Hermosa.
The group then travelled to Malvern East where they took over the top
floor of the My Kitchen Table café, and enjoyed a long lunch with lots
of memories, story-telling and laughter.
Those present generously contributed $310 to the Flame Scholarship
Fund, with one individual also making a substantial personal donation.
We thank them all for their contributions and desire to remain
connected with the College.
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Back row (L-R): Mary McSweeney, Sharon O’Sullivan, Judy Carlson, Lesley Best, Jill Harkin, Joan Noble, Sandra Duke, Maree
Lawlor, Geraldine Lyons, Kathleen Russell, Christine Nolan, Elizabeth Hughes. Middle: Carolyn Flanagan, Kathryn Child,
Lynette Stott, Helen McMahon, Helen Hollingworth, Karin Ball, Patricia Phillips, Val Mueller, Janice Hayes, Carmel Rigg. Front:
Bernadette O’Brien, Kerrie Hempton, Hildegard Mandl, Eileen Sykes, Julie Hall, Margaret Favaloro.
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FAITH AND MISSION
IN ACTION
Inspired by the social teachings of the Catholic Church and our OLSH College Pillars, the College
community supports and raise awareness for many works of the heart, both at home and abroad.
Our immersion experiences offer students the opportunity to gain a glimpse of what life is like for
those who are significantly disadvantaged. These experiences focus on areas where the OLSH
Sisters are working and living.
In 2014, students and staff travelled to Kiribati in the Pacific Ocean, and also to the Indigenous
missions of Wadeye and Nguiu in the Northern Territory.
In Kiribati. Back: Sr Ruby, Sr Tarike, Tahli Eskola, Priyanka Francis, Alex Moulton, Nishika De Silva,
Phoebe Edema, Sr Falosa, Sr Teretia. Middle: Sasha Hermosa, Jessica Mitropoulos, Lucy Rochford,
Stephanie Chris, Rebecca Nielsen, Jessica Mitropoulos. Front: Mrs Gayle Roberts, Ms Amanda
Malone, Miss Bernadette Anderson.
KIRIBATI
During the Term 1 holidays, 10 students and
three teachers spent two weeks in Kiribati. The
aim of the trip was to let the students visit a
developing country and to experience life as a
student at Immaculate Heart College (IHC).
IHC is a boarding school run by the OLSH
sisters. Our girls truly immersed themselves
into IHC life. They went to classes and taught
English, they danced with the students, learned
many Kiribati traditions and spent a night in the
dormitory.
The experiences for our students and the
teachers was life changing. To see the IHC
students’ enthusiasm for learning in an
environment that is extremely challenging
made the group all realise how very different
lives were.
The College donated stationery, hygienic
products and $2000 towards buying a new
truck. After the trip, one student, Priyanka
Francis, released a CD of original songs called
Tribal, sales of which have so far raised $700
for the Kiribati community.
At Wadeye, NT. Back: Ms Pauline Canty, Sr Tess
Ward, Tae Jin Kim, Isabella Butcher, Chrisoula
Alisandratos, Natasha Ockenden. Front: Mrs Gina
Coetzee, Carly Murphy, Sr Anne Gardiner.
NORTHERN TERRITORY
During the September school holidays, a group of five Year 10 and 11 students and two teachers
embarked on an immersion trip to the Northern Territory. They spent five days in a remote
aboriginal community, Wadeye (Port Keats), 394kms south-west of Darwin, then three days at
Nguiu, Bathurst Island (one of the Tiwi Islands). While in the NT, they were hosted by the OLSH
sisters: Sr Tess Ward in Wadeye, and Sr Anne Gardiner at Nguiu.
Sr Tess works at the OLSH Thamarrurr Catholic School, creating resources for the students in
their own language, Murinpatha, which she speaks fluently. This enables her to make books
and worksheets for the teachers and students to use, including texts for religious education,
mathematics and science.
On Bathurst Island, the Tiwi language is not taught at the local Murrupurtiyanuwu Catholic Primary
School. In Sr Anne's quest to save the language for the local people, she has set up a large and
extensive museum next to the school outlining cultural practices, the history of the missionary
sisters and priests, and the Tiwi language.
Both Sr Anne and Sr Tess were generous in sharing their knowledge and passion for their
Aboriginal communities. These two beautiful and inspirational women taught and showed the
group much they will always remember.
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Chrisoula working with children at
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JUSTICE AND PEACE
The Justice and Peace team at OLSH College
is in its second year of formation. It consists of
students in Years 7-12 from each homeroom.
The role of the team is to actively promote
the Catholic social teachings of dignity of the
human person, common good for all, solidarity
with one’s brothers and sisters, option for the
poor and vulnerable, and sustainability of God’s
creation.
Raising awareness of the social issues in our
world, standing in solidarity with those most
vulnerable, and bringing about an action for
change is pivotal to the work that the Justice
and Peace team does here at OLSH.
This year the team has helped raise awareness
and promoted action for change in a number
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kitchen (L-R): Kate Rabel, Aoife Barker, Danielle
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AFRICA
of whole school initiatives that have included:
Sorry Day Sign, Reconciliation Trail, Sounds
of Silence campaign about violence against
women, Fairtrade week, Refugee and Asylum
Seekers advocacy and letter writing campaign,
Melbourne City Mission winter sleep-out,
eradication of poverty petition, swapping your
lunch for rice day, and Earth Hour.
The Justice and Peace team, along with
members of the whole school body, participate
in fundraising initiatives for our local community
service groups. This includes the St. Vinnie’s
blanket drive, can collection and the Christmas
hampers. Students are also heavily involved in
the Footscray soup van and the Sacred Heart
Mission kitchen program
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Girls weave red, yellow and black
ribbons into a Sorry Day sign on the
College’s front fence.
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Activities by students and staff for the feast of Our Lady of
the Sacred Heart on Friday 12 September raised $10,000
to be shared between the OLSH missions in Bakhita, South
Africa, and Mapuordit, South Sudan.
More information about the work of OLSH Sisters both at
home and abroad can be found on www.olshaustralia.org.au
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Making their mark on a
Reconciliation Week poster: from
left, Sarah Scaramozzino and
Sasha Hermosa.
This CD with four original songs written and
performed by Year 10 student, Priyanka
Francis is available for sale for $10.
Proceeds will be directed to Kiribati.
To purchase, contact the College office on
03 8520 9200.
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FLAME GIRLS
Professor Patricia O’Rourke, 1984
Now chief executive officer of St Vincent’s
Health Australia’s Public Hospitals Division,
Patricia has more than 20 years’ experience
in the health care industry, including nursing
and senior management roles. Through
her leadership of St Vincent’s Hospital
Melbourne and its partners, Patricia has
been instrumental in the significant progress
made towards establishing the Aikenhead
Centre for Medical Discovery (ACMD), the
first biomedical engineering research and
education Centre in Australia. She currently
serves as a Director on the Boards of St
Vincent's and the Garvan Institutes of
Medical Research, and also holds key roles
within many other boards and committees in
NSW and Victoria.
Belinda Cerritelli, 1994
Leaving OLSH with a passion for helping
people, Belinda studied psychology and then
spent 15 years in the health and not-for-profit
sector. She started as a research assistant
before moving into change management with
organisations including the Cancer Council
Victoria and the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Following redundancy, Belinda gained a
personal perspective on how – for many –
work shapes our identity. This, combined
with curiosity about people’s interaction
with their workplace, led her into the career
development field. Following further study,
Belinda now works as a career coach with
Lee Hecht Harrison, a company focused
on delivering career transition, leadership
development and career coaching services.
Loretta Webb, 1977
Known as the sports encyclopaedia at her
workplace, Loretta combines a life-long
passion for sport with her duties as Quality/
OHS Facilitator at Holmesglen Institute.
Her role requires her to work across four
campuses to provide advice and assistance
to meet ISO 9001 and AS/NZ 4801
certification quality and safety management
systems. She also writes procedures, audits,
develops and implements training programs,
and says “this keeps me on my toes”. After
leaving school, Loretta played many sports
¬– netball, tenpin bowling, hockey, rowing
and softball. She has competed at local
and interstate levels including 10 Australian
Masters Games and a World Masters Games
winning a total of 20 medals.
Anita Crowther, 2005
After graduating, Anita completed a Visual
Arts degree at Monash University majoring
in painting with electives in gold and
silversmithing. Her interest in jewellery-making
led her to NMIT where she completed the
Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology:
Jewellery. Her work is currently stocked in
e.g.etal, a renowned contemporary jewellery
gallery in Flinders Lane. Aside from selling her
own pieces, Anita is working for a jeweller in
the CBD. She also has two pieces currently on
exhibition in the German Gemstone Museum
in Idar-Oberstein , as she cuts and polishes the
stones she uses herself. Anita says: “Find your
passion and go for it! Anything is possible!”
Christine (Nolan) Kaman-Cummins, 1964
With Portuguese/Irish/French heritage,
Christine has pursued a successful acting
career for 45 years. Often cast by TV shows
in various ethnic roles, she has played the
Greek Auntie Olga in Acropolis Now, the
Italian Nonna Maria in Carla Cametti PD
with Vince Colossimo, and also the French
spy, Madame Ollier, in The Petrov Affair.
Her range of accents includes ‘Southern
belle', Maltese mother and New York cop.
Christine played 'The Raving Lady' in the
iconic first Mad Max film and has had cameo
appearances in other Aussie movies as well
as many stage credits. She has worked in
mental health training carers, and run her
own businesses in recruitment and catering.
Catherine (McLaggan) Gillson, 1994
South African-born Catherine spent Year 12
at OLSH as a Rotary Exchange student. After
starting work in tourism, she is now Wildlife
coordinator at Shamwari Game Reserve
in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Three
years ago, her portfolio was increased to
include the management of the Born Free Big
Cat Rescue and Education Centre. Catherine
has been back to Australia three times
since 1994 to renew “the strong and lasting
bonds with the amazing people I met in
that life-changing year”. She’s been married
to Quinton for 11 years, with two children,
Benjamin, 6, and Stella, 3
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ECHOES FROM THE ARCHIVES
A lovely hand-stitched evening bag was recently donated to our Archives
by Patrice (Brown) Heffernan, 1968. She made it in Year 10 Sewing
under the careful guidance of Mrs Pat Humphrey.
At the College from 1964-1980, Pat taught Sewing and Textiles to girls in
Years 7-10, while Sr Mary Dominic (Sr Lucia) Salvano taught the senior
classes. Pat's daughters Maureen, 1967; Jennifer, 1968; and Veronica,
1974, also attended the school during this period, as did various cousins
from the Humphrey and Vaudrey families.
Pat is now 90 and has fond memories of her teaching years at OLSH.
She remembers classes being very large in the 1960s and many
students cramming in for lessons in a building known as 'the Cottage'.
Maureen says her mother was passionate about teaching needlework,
and spent many an hour working on samples at home. Pat used to
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check “what was in and what was out” and plan her lessons accordingly.
Students made beauty bags, make up cases, aprons and learnt how to
do macramé and antique embroidery.
Her sister Veronica recalls Pat correcting projects on fabric construction
and says the students were well prepared for their senior sewing,
learning to sew 'bound' buttonholes, to name but one of the more
difficult techniques to accomplish.
This emphasis on attention to detail and mastery of design and
construction skills continues today in Textile classes taught by Mrs
Loretta James. Displays of beautiful work made by students are always
a major feature of Open Day at the College.
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Girls in the 1969 Year 11 Sewing class proudly display
their handiwork. Back row: (L-R): Frances Elias, Jenny
Hall, Clare Egan, Colleen McEniry, Laurel Fennelly.
Middle: Christine Garvey, Kathryn Peck, Sr Mary
Dominic (Lucia), Patricia Norton, Nola Payne, Angela
Zagame. Front: Judy Mark, Jenny Fox, Suzanne
Barry, Therese Crowe, Anne McMahon, Lucy Virgona,
Vivienne Hayes.
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Left: Mrs Humphrey, sewing teacher from 1964-1980.
Right: Patrice's evening bag made in 1966.
If you have something you would like to contribute to our Archives, please contact
Mrs Lee Toll, College Archivist, on 03 8520 9200 or email ltoll@olsh.vic.edu.au
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ALUMNAE NEWS
Emma Moss, 2013
Awarded an Australian Vocational Student
Prize for 2013 in June this year, Emma is
now studying for her Diploma of Nursing at
Box Hill TAFE, as well working part-time as a
cashier at Woolworths. Last year was one of
high achievement for Emma as, among other
things, she won a BGKLLEN (Bayside Glen
Eira Kingston Local Learning and Employment
Network) Applied Learning Award, and also
cycled 460 km as part of the Great Cycle
Challenge charity ride in October. Through
sponsorship, Emma raised nearly $500 for the
Children’s Medical Research Institute, providing
funding to help prevent cancer in children.
WEDDINGS
Kylie Malone, 2000
Thirteen alumnae from the same family
celebrated the wedding of Kylie Malone to Ryan
Miller on Saturday 26 July 2014 at Gum Gully
Farm in Silvan. From the left, sister Shannon,
2004; father Michael; Kylie and Ryan; mother
Maureen (née Wilson), 1972, Pathways
coordinator at OLSH; sisters Caitlin, 2002;
and Bridie, 2011. Classmates Elly Costa (née
Harding) made the bridesmaids’ dresses and
Lauren Muller contributed a reading. The happy
couple, who met through state netball, went to
the USA in November for their honeymoon.
From left to right: Trish, 1977; Joan, 1968; Christine, 1966; Carmel, 1977. Kath, 1973, was
unable to go on the trip but was there in spirit.
Aherns Abroad
Four of the five Ahern sisters recently went on a road trip to Bowral to catch up with their cousin
and her husband. They were able to fit in a detour to nearby Burradoo to visit Hartzer Park, built in
a European monastic style in 1963 as the novitiate for the OLSH sisters. Joan says, “It was lovely
to actually see the place after hearing about it at school, and we took the photo in front of the
chapel.” Hartzer Park now functions as a retreat centre and is the site for the College’s innovative
four week residential Issoudun program for all Year 9 students.
Also at Hartzer Park
In 2013, the College set up a new residential
program for all Year 9 students at Hartzer Park.
Staff from the College go to the Hartzer campus
for various periods of time and they have been
very ably assisted by past students who are
now teachers. In 2013, Jess Payne, 2007, who
has a Bachelor of Exercise Science from ACU
and a Masters in Teaching (Secondary) from
the University of Melbourne was on the staff
during the residential program. This year, two
alumnae from the class of 2009, Lauren Stent
(left) and Amanda O’Hara (right), both qualified
PE teachers, contributed to the great success
of the 2014 program.
Michelle Cleary, 2001
Mitch Brewis, an aerospace engineer in the
RAAF, and Michelle, a project manager with
Toyota Australia, met three years ago. They
became engaged at Nelson Bay last June, and
on 29 March 2014 married at Our Lady of the
Assumption Church in Cheltenham. A reception
at Windows on the Bay in Mordialloc was
followed by a honeymoon on Hamilton Island.
In November, the happy couple plan to start
building their house in McKinnon. Proud mother
of the bride, Pam Cleary (née Hammond) is a
1972 alumna.
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BABIES
VALES
Joyce (Fidge) Lock
Born 31 December 1929, Joyce attended OLSH in 1944 and
1945, one of the earliest students at the College which began
with commercial classes in 1938. Joyce has the distinction of
being the first OLSH graduate to become a nurse. She trained
at the Mercy Hospital and continued nursing till she married Les
Lock. Joyce passed away peacefully on 25 February 2014 aged
84 years.
Wilma (Rich) Greenwood
Claudette (Kellar) Gough, 1995
Mum Claudette and father Richard welcomed
an eager little Lachlan James on 2 August
2014. Weighing a tiny 2.4kg, Lachie was three
and half weeks ahead of schedule, giving
Claudette little time off work! He is the first
grandson (third grandchild) for alumna June
(Kaule), 1973 and husband Roger Kellar.
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Rosa (Carta) Barbotin, 2001
Chantelle Marie-Claire arrived safely on 19 July
2014 at Frankston Hospital, the first child for
Rosa and Nick. Being a childcare worker, mother
Rosa has had experience looking after other
people’s children. Now she has her own, she says
“motherhood is the best feeling in the world”.
In 1946, nine years after being established, OLSH offered its
first Leaving (Year 11) class. Wilma, born 17 April 1931, was
one of only three girls in the class, along with Margaret Whitfield
and Maureen Brazel. She continued to remain connected to the
school after graduation, becoming the Secretary of the first ExStudents’ Association which was incorporated in 1947. Wilma
passed away on 17 May 2014 after a long illness. Younger sister
Pauline is a 1957 alumna.
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Janet (Valentine) Costin, 1962
Born 3 June 1944, Janet became an eminent clinical
psychologist, gaining her PhD in 2006. With a special
interest in child and adolescent mental health issues, she
patiently guided many through difficult times over her 40year career. Janet also worked with OLSH sisters in the
psychological counselling service at the Corazon Centre in
Werribee. She died on 7 June 2014.
Margaret (Ilott) Shaw, 1952
After spending months in and out of hospital, Margaret, born 13
November 1936, died on 20 June 2014. Never one to complain,
Marg was always "all right". Her husband, John, two sons and three
daughters gave her strong loving support throughout years of ill
health. Now Marg is at peace. In the words of Father Peter Dresser,
“After the winter of the latter part of her life, may Marg enjoy the bliss
of eternal spring." Younger sister Pat graduated in 1955.
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Elizabeth (Farkas) Torr, 1972
Born 3 November 1954, Liz arrived in Australia aged three with
her family, fleeing from the then Russian regime in Hungary.
She attended St. Catherine’s, then OLSH from 1967 to 1972.
After marrying Reg Torr, Liz moved to Sydney. She worked
as a company secretary/PA with Richard Hill & Associates
until falling seriously ill with kidney disease in 2008. Liz is
remembered by classmates for her kind, soft, friendly nature
and her extremely long hair. She passed away on 16 November
2013 and is survived by her son, Reggie.
Jade (Wellington) Corrales, 2003
Born 10 May 2014, weighing 3.1kg, Gabriela
Marie is a new sister to Lorelei, 3, and Imogen,
6. Jade says she is very busy at home “juggling
a new baby, a new preppie and one in kinder but
loving the madness of it all”.
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A memorial mass has been said for each of the souls of these dearly departed.
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MORE REUNIONS
CLASS OF 1959
Two keen “girls” from the Class of 1959 didn’t want to wait five years
to celebrate friendship with their classmates at their diamond reunion in
2019, so instead they organised a gathering on Sunday 6 July 2014 to
mark the 60th anniversary of their Form 1 year.
It was a lovely day with a tour of the College followed by a long
leisurely lunch at Milanos. Reunion organisers Helen Stroud and Agnes
Zimmerman were given great assistance by Helen’s younger sister,
Verion, from the Class of 1968.
This group generously contributed $185 to the Flame Scholarship Fund.
Back row (L-R): Mary (Cotter) Scully, Anna-Maria Messina, Johanna
(Nicasie) Lane, Patricia (Kelleher) Noferi, Julie (Price) Young, Helen
(Stroud) Bilston. Front: Cornelia (Nicasie) Pettinella, Margaret (Cobban)
Munro, Margaret (Brazel) Parkinson, Moya (Fitzpatrick) Gunn, Patricia
(Leishman) Wetton, Agnes (Zimmerman) Korlaki.
CLASS OF 1961
Any excuse for a reunion will do. Girls from the
Class of 1961 “remembered” that everyone
in their class had either recently turned 70
years of age, or were to turn 70 soon. So they
organised a 70th birthday lunch at Benson’s in
Gardenvale on Sunday 17 August 2014.
Back row (L-R): Dawn (McMahon) Salmon, Gay (Evangelista) McDonald, Marlene (Carrick)
Cashman, Pat (O’Connor) Page, Maureen (Hopcraft) Garden, Morea (Stevens) Reid, Kaye
(Condon) Phelps, Barbara Bretherton, Bari (Dunne) Dalidakis, Pat Niven, Celia (Shaw)
Weston, Pat O’Sullivan, Anna (Egbers) Jopp. Front: Christina (Corcoran) Anthony, Christa (van
Santvoort) Beesey, Ann (Gwynn) Rudd, Mary (Ludlow) Bloink, Maureena (Brazel) Tilley.
There were 70th table runners, chocolate hearts
all round and surprisingly tuneful singing of
“Happy Birthday to Us” as well as the usual
catch up chatter. The 18 women assembled
raised their glasses and wished themselves and
absent classmates many healthy and happy
returns.
We thank these ladies for their birthday gift
donation to the Flame Scholarship Fund.
CLASS OF 1968
Thanks to Joan Ahern, their ever-reliable organiser, this group catches up twice a year at the
Dingley International. This photo is from the gathering on Saturday 24 May 2014.
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Back (L-R): Kathy (Bretherton) Tunks, Helena Dunn, Cathy (Strauss) Meade, Jan (Collier) St Lawrence, Andrea Morgan, Linda (Natoli) Covan, Margaret
(Halligan) Kavanagh, Karen (Ingram) Arnott, Elizabeth O’Meara. Front: Verion Stroud, Joan Ahern, Margaret (Bull) Kelly, Maree (Larkin) Tuff, Sandra (Drew)
Johnson.
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CLASS OF 2013
FIRST REUNION
Girls from the Class of 2013 were happy to see 12 of their former
teachers at their first reunion held at the College on Wednesday 8
October.
Even though only a few years had passed since they started at OLSH in
2008, there were still squeals of hysterical laughter when they looked at
photos of themselves as fresh young 12-year-olds in Year 7. “How much
we have grown up”, no doubt many were thinking. And some probably
added, “Thank goodness for that”.
The teachers were pleased to hear that the girls were all doing well
in their chosen courses and wished those about to take their end of
semester exams and assessments all the best.
At the end of the reunion, the girls were each given the gift of an eco-pen
inscribed with the College’s name. Shane O’Neil, Alumnae Secretary,
encouraged them to go out and make their mark on the world in the
spirit of the College mantra: “We believe! We achieve!”
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REUNIONS
IN 2015
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Next year will bring these milestone anniversaries:
• 50 years for the Class of 1965
• 40 years for the Class of 1975
• 30 years for the Class of 1985
• 20 years for the Class of 1995
• 10 years for the Class of 2005
• First year for the Class of 2014
We already have volunteer reunion organisers for some of
these reunions, but need more assistance with the 1995 and
2005 reunions.
If you are interested in giving a hand with planning for these
years, please contact Shane O’Neil, Alumnae Secretary, by
phone 03 8520 9263 or email alumnae@olsh.vic.edu.au before
Monday 15 December 2014.
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CLASS OF 2014
OUR NEWEST ALUMNAE
We welcome girls from the Class of 2014 as the
newest members of the Alumnae Association. We
wish them well with their exam results and all the
best for whatever 2015 brings them – including
their very first reunion.
Row 5 (L-R): Laura Palmer, Chantelle Jreige, Emma Sturt, Sarah Borland, Reni
Maddaford, Amber White, Elizabeth Jennings, Lauren Fielder, Charlotte Gurtler, Laura
Piper, Claire Turner, Beatrice Taylor-Peebles, Chloe Bracher, Tess Giles, Phoebe Edema,
Jessica Christiansen, Chelsea Adams, Leah Maher, Jasmina Lieu, Alyssa Jopling.
Row 4: Methma Hewagampalage, Andrea La Fontaine, Alisha Fissenden, Andree
D’Angelo, Simran Talwar, Fiona Vouladas, Elena Stojkovska, Michelle O’Donnell,
Stephanie Ovakimyan, Elizabeth Gracias, Tara Nunn, Maddison Moore, Zainab Haidar,
Erin O’Shanassy, Sarah Rubino, Laura Mason, Luisa Locantro, Simone Kenny, Jade
Hildyard, Isabelle Burns, Keeley Brookes, Eloise Hathaway, Eleisa D’Rose.
Row 3: Taylah Faulkner, Anna Jende, Ashlea Parry, Julia Alfonso, Nadia Silvestri,
Claudette Fricot, Alice Burke, Claudia Brusco, Jessica Mitropoulos, Shirley Pun,
Tara Drysdale-Stevens, Andrea Stephanou, Dominique Russell, Brooke Kasperczyk,
Lisa Cameron, Jessica Jowett, Bridget Fracaro, Morgan Ammitzboll, Bianca
Pontelandolfo, Martha O’Hagan, Demika Tantra, Alexandra Pardy.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College
111 Jasper Road, Bentleigh, VIC 3204
Tel: 03 8520 9200
Fax: 03 8520 9299
Web: www.olsh.vic.edu.au
Row 2: Ezara Perera, Tanya Carneiro, Brittany Raux, Jessica Hiep, Natalie Rando,
So Yun Kim, Amanda Meach, Kaylee La’Brooy, Chloe Lewis, Mairead McCaffrey,
Madeline Martinis, Emily Wynd, Brigitte Mason, Megan Hickey, Nadia Mase, Alicia
Betoulis, Maria Konstandellos, Sophia Alevizopoulos, Brooke Carter, Jessie Stuart,
Georgette Collins, Kim Koelmeyer, Hannah Pratt, Valandi Sfindilis, Victoria Low,
Marion Bregiannis.
Row 1: Keiko Saito, Zoe Kostopoulos, Rachel Pinto, Adelle Cramer, Natalie
Hatzimihail, Vesha Shanmugathasan, Sarah Fasolino, Amelia Firfilionis, Bethany
Rowland, Alicia Catalano, Megan Cairns, Hollie French, Dariyn Girton, Nicola
Gonsalves, Jessica Notarianni, Lucy Calderwood, Tara Ashkar, Morgan Hughes,
Veronica Yim Chhon, Leanne Haidar, Madeleine Irvine.
Absent: Chloe Hodgman-Semergelis, Georgette Masters.
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