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SUMMER 2019 WHEN I SEE HER, I CAN BE HER P4 INSPIRING STEM+ P6 SPEAKING THE SILENCE P8 WHERE ARE THEY NOW? P26 BLUE RIBBON APPEAL THANK YOU P34
CONTENTS
WHEN I SEE HER, I CAN BE HER 4
INSPIRING STEM+ 6
SPEAKING THE SILENCE 8
CONNECT, LEARN, ‘UNJUDGE’ 9
STUDENT SHOWCASE 10
COMMUNITY SPIRIT AT MONTE 13
P4 P8 MERCY IN ACTION
STAFF NEWS
15
19
SPORT REPORT 20
PARENTS & FRIENDS 22
WENDY MONTE ALUMNI
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 23
“If ever I have a retrospective, it will be a chronological SPORT REPORT 24
testament to Wendy – to my relationship with her.”
ALUMNA MERCY AWARD 25
– Brett Whiteley
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 26
I was not his only muse. The panorama of
CAREER INSIGHTS EVENING 28
The beating waves, the lackadaisical sailboats,
REUNIONS 29
The sun igniting the ferns, and the blue,
The drenching, saturating blue, VALE 31
Fused themselves into his mind, MONTE FOUNDATION
P6
Onto canvas. BLUE RIBBON BURSARY RUGBY LUNCH 32
I am the lone monarch of this ivory tower– MASALOU LUNCH 33
My heirs live on through bristles and brushstrokes, BLUE RIBBON APPEAL 34
Through ferns and fauna
Which are my duty to cultivate.
My life has become his legacy.
Wearily
I shook hands with grief.
She comes and goes.
She visits the galleries in Surry Hills.
She washes up on the shores of Lavender Bay.
She winds through the Secret Garden,
And weaves painful and poignant
Memories in my mind
From time to time.
And in the spring – her visits subside.
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My palms are scratched by Monte Gazette is published twice a year for students,
Pulling lantana from the corners of the garden, staff, Alumni, parents and friends of Monte.
And my mind. Produced by: Front Cover:
Monte’s Development & Community Relations Team Monte Alumni and College Senior Leaders
What is left? Nicole Anderson Photography
Editor:
Draping ferns,
Vanessa McGloin Back Cover:
Sunburnt spur flower, Anthony Khoury Photography
Graphic Design:
Lifegiving soil. Azzopardi & Partners
Amelia Raines, Year 12
ARTWORK BY Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College, 128 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060
Millicent Nowlan-Full, Year 12 Phone: 9409 6200 | www.monte.nsw.edu.au
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WHEN I SEE HER,
I CAN BE HER
There is a powerful maxim, When I see her, I can be her. It is this affirming influence of high-
achieving females, of women enabling other women, which changes lives. In order for girls to
best see, and to become what they can be, single-sex education is the visionary grounding.
This year we celebrated a record high 40% gaps to grapple with. Teachers do not
of women recognised at this year’s Queen’s have to be reminded of the potential
Birthday Honours. Whilst it was encouraging inequity in classroom experiences, the
to see women’s extraordinary contributions domination of attention and voice that can
validated by the community through public skew teaching towards the males in the
nomination, the majority of awards still went classroom in co-educational environments.
to men. In addition, men are more likely to These classrooms run the risk of being
nominate other men than women for an a microcosm of Australia’s prevailing
award — and women are also more likely to blinkered view of men and women’s
nominate a man. It is clear we still have a way contribution and capacity.
to go in the education of ‘seeing her’. In all-girls schools the field is green and
As an all-girls college, we relentlessly pursue the expectation is that females can and
opportunities to highlight and normalise will do it all. It is also clearly evident when
female achievement through student our girls are inspired by each other, as
leadership, academic, sporting, artistic, well as by extraordinary women mentors
cultural and spiritual opportunities. A recent in education and industries such as
American study, ‘Risk taking and competition engineering, construction, film and theatre
in an all-girls’ school’, has again found that (all uniquely enabled by our Industry
female students from single-sex schools Partnership Programs), that our students
are amongst the most competitive. This is see themselves as having every opportunity
certainly true for us at Monte. of unlimited choice.
The same study found that single-sex girls’ These mentors enable our girls to have the
schools are not making much headway self-confidence and aspiration ‘to see her
against the aversion to risk that is inculcated and be her’. Through their interactions with
into girls by the wider society. When it comes our girls, they directly influence the next
to taking risks to achieve their potential, generation of Monte women who will smash
however, girls’ schools play a key role. Not the glass ceiling by exposing the outdated
only do they provide invaluable role-models stereotypes that perpetuate it.
for their students but they also equip them Our girls are to be congratulated for their
with an education that can serve as an tenacity as they continue to newly aspire to be
inoculation against the more damaging what they can newly see. It is incumbent upon
elements of a patriarchal society. educators to continue to offer this all-girls
Unlike our best all-girls schools, the environment and to be the champions of a
school of life continues to present glass broader vision of what is possible for the sake
ceilings (that inhibit women) and the glass of greater seeing and greater being for us all.
elevator (that privileges men), and blinding Mrs Nicole Christensen
patriarchal constructs that prevent women Principal
from seeing, taking the risk and realizing
STUDENT LEADERS WITH MONTE ALUMNI
their full potential. Single-sex education FRONT ROW: MOLLY GALLAGHER;
offers young women an environment CHELSEA RIDDINGTON, ZOOKEEPER;
where there is no glass ceiling, or in fact MIA BYRNE; OLIVIA MCRAE, SCIENTIST
cement ceiling, as they are totally immersed SECOND ROW: MONET TREVISAN;
CAITLIN PFAFFLIN, EDUCATOR; SAMANTHA
in a world where females have 100% of
WILLIAMS BACK ROW: JESSICA ELLIOTT, LAWYER;
every opportunity. There are no quotas MONIQUE MANNING; PARIS WONG;
to wrestle with and no gender percentage LUCY FOGARTY, BUSINESS ANALYST
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OUR GIRLS SEEK
ANSWERS TO
THAT AGE-OLD
MONTE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
QUESTION: “WHAT
INSPIRING STEM+ DO YOU WANT TO
DO WHEN YOU
WITH LAING O’ROURKE FINISH SCHOOL?”
Year 12 might seem, to the girls, like a long Mount Street project. As part of the learning specialises in: infrastructure, environment, study engineering and become a member of Inspiring STEM+ for 2020, available of an engineering-based degree, or perhaps in
journey – but it’s not! During this short but experience, in 2018, the girls were fortunate corporate and building. of the Laing O’Rourke team in their for girls in Years 8-12. However, for this science and then branching into engineering.”
significant time, we encourage and embolden to visit the Sydney Opera House as part of undergraduate program. current generation, the feedback has been
While this formally marks the end of the CHRISTINE (Class of 2018) “For me, the
our students to take every opportunity the fifth module, which focussed on Safety in overwhelmingly positive:
100 Mount Street experience, the program “Running module seven was definitely an most enjoyable part of the program was
they can. It is integral that they explore, Design. As part of this module, the girls saw interesting experience. Having undertaken
continues for these students with a focus on ZARA (Year 10) “It really opened my eyes the opportunity to meet younger graduates
experiment, play, discover and be creative first-hand the upgrades to the Joan Sutherland two years of the program as a Monte student,
soft skills development, as well as networking to the construction industry. Before the and get their perspective on what they are
in their learning, and most importantly, ask Theatre, a section of the Opera House’s as a facilitator for Laing O’Rourke I was able
with key industry groups such as the National program, I wasn’t really looking at it (the learning in the industry. In high school, you
questions and look for answers. It is our renewal project, where they engaged in a site to see behind the scenes and actually put my
Association of Women in Construction construction industry) as something that don’t get the chance to see the bigger picture
responsibility as educators, parents and tour and real-life activities. perspective into the program. I was able to think
(NAWIC). As an entrée to future sessions, I would want to continue with outside of and where you are going to end up.”
community members to help our girls seek about what I wanted as a student and apply
Now, in 2019, the Industry Partnership the girls were taken through a workshop on school. I am very excited to look into different
answers to that age-old question: “What do that into activities, making them engaging, as KAYLA (Class of 2017) “The program definitely
Programs have become a key part of the public speaking and presentation skills. well as relatable to the girls.” careers in this area and perhaps working with
you want to do when you finish school?” gave me opportunities to pursue further
learning experience for some of our students. Kayla Chaoui (Class of 2017) Laing O’Rourke in the future.”
Usually the response is “I don’t know!” It is What makes the Laing O’Rourke program contacts and participate in experiences that
The girls who were members of the Inspiring
up to us to help our girls dig deeper and a truly immersive experience is that it is Another Inspiring STEM+ program Alumna, TASHA (Year 11) “The thing I enjoyed the you just can’t recreate in the classroom.”
STEM+ program with Laing O’Rourke have
have conversations about their interests, run by those currently in their graduate Christine Ha (Class of 2018) has also taken most was the site visits - seeing people
now completed the seventh and final module While it feels like this program is coming to
passions and ambitions; to give our girls the her passion for engineering beyond the working on the site and in the offices, and
with a focus on Practical Completion. Practical program; supported by those in leadership
then getting to try out the technology such an end, this is just the beginning. In addition
confidence and safe space to ask questions. and mentoring roles. In the spirit of When College gates and is currently studying
Completion refers to the stage of the building to the next generation of Inspiring STEM+,
engineering at UNSW. Christine has recently as interior design and VR technology. It was
In 2017 we trialled, with much enthusiasm and phase where, in this case, the 100 Mount I see her, I can be her, our Alumni continue
really cool to actually use what the Laing there will be new industry program offerings
success, an Industry Partnership Program to Street building is finished and handed over to inspire our current students, and the started her internship at international design,
O’Rourke team uses on a day-to-day basis.” in 2020 including coding, creative industries
complement and expand students’ learning to the owner, Dexus. The girls were taken girls were thrilled to connect with Kayla engineering and consultancy firm, WSP.
and social enterprise.
and curriculum practices. The Inspiring through some of the key design features of Chaoui (Class of 2017) as one of the Laing We are currently reviewing the program JULIETTE (Year 11) “Before I joined the
STEM+ program with Laing O’Rourke was the Laing O’Rourke offices and enjoyed the O’Rourke facilitators. Kayla was a member with the Laing O’Rourke team and we will program I didn’t really know what I wanted to Mr Tom Lee
the first specialised program to roll out and hands-on activity of assuming the role of an of this inaugural partnership group in 2017, be looking to launch the next generation do after school, but now I’m definitely thinking Director Innovation and Technology
was centred around the innovative 100 expert in one of the key areas the company and it is wonderful to see one of our girls
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SPEAKING THE SILENCE
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
We have the privilege of hearing a difficult silence being broken; of hearing the quiet voice
of the silenced first begin to speak; of hearing the quiet voice grow into a confident call.
And then, if we’re lucky indeed, we hear that silence turn not only into speaking, but into song.
On Wednesday 14 August, at the College her hope-filled song, the assembly fell into a
Assembly, we were privileged to hear the hushed silence of its own, listening with new
DO NOT FEAR
previously silenced voice of Mely, a human ears and hearts to the human cry for dignity
trafficking survivor and survivor advocate and respect; a latent cry within us all.
OFFENDING ANYONE.
from the Philippines. We also heard from her
compatriot and friend Professor Marietta
Sr Angela was invited forward as co-author SPEAK AS YOUR MIND
of Inherent Dignity: An Advocacy Guidebook,
Latonia, UNANIMA’s 2017 Woman of Courage
Award recipient. Both of these incredible
which focusses on a human-rights approach DIRECTS AND ALWAYS
women were accompanied by Sr Angela
to human trafficking. She powerfully THE HUMAN LIBRARY AND WRITE A BOOK IN A DAY
connected Mely’s story with those of other ACT WITH MORE
CONNECT, LEARN, ‘UNJUDGE’
Reed RSM, Mercy Global Action Coordinator,
women and girls around the world, where
United Nations, New York.
vulnerability to trafficking and exploitation COURAGE WHEN
The newly commissioned Senior Leaders is high. Sr Angela emboldened us to be part
powerfully facilitated the extraordinary of a new local, national and global means to THE ‘MAMMON OF If classroom learning is the bedrock of a traditional school education, then experiential learning is more akin to learning on the job.
assembly in the wake of the 2019 empowerment by enacting the human rights-
There is an element of uncertainty involved with stepping out of the invite participants to ‘unjudge’ someone. It is the ultimate personal
Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools based approach to reduce the vulnerability of RIGHTEOUSNESS’ classroom comfort zone, and it is in this expanse of unpredictability challenge to not judge a (living) book by its cover. This year, 139
Association Conference (AMSSA), which women and girls to the trafficking supply in
that authentic learning flourishes. students sat down for a 15 minute conversation with a ‘living book’
ran with the theme Speaking the Silence. It the first place. IS IN QUESTION. who generously shared their personal story.
was an honour for the College to host the “If these conditions – like an adequate Annual events such as The Human Library and Write a Book in a
LETTER TO MARY ANNE DOYLE 1841
conference, and we value and pay tribute to standard of living, quality education, safety, Day provide opportunities for our students to challenge themselves Similarly, our marathon writing extravaganza, Write a Book in a Day,
Mely, Marietta, and Sr Angela as our guests and gender equality – were in place for many by engaging with visitors and peers in mature, considerate and provides an authentic experience of starting with a shared goal, but
and keynote speakers. girls and young women, then the vulnerability empathic ways. hands the reigns to students to determine how to reach that goal. Ten
to trafficking would be reduced significantly.” teams, each comprised of ten students, wrote, illustrated, edited and
Inviting Mely to speak out changed the typical The Human Library expands on the metaphor of books being
printed a 4000 word book in a nine hour day this year.
narrative of hearing about human trafficking Inspired by the unforgettable voices of doorways into other lives and experiences by inviting students to
and its victims, to hearing from a human join a conversation with a ‘living library book’ – a person who has We all love our comfort zones, but jumping off the path well-travelled
Mely, Marietta and Sr Angela, our Monte
trafficking survivor herself. As Mely shared Ms Alice Priest lived a life starkly different to those we commonly come into contact can provide an unforgettable learning experience.
community committed itself once more to
her story, spoke of her silencing, and sang raising its own voice for positive change. Head of Faith Formation & Liturgy with. Asylum seekers, survivors of conflict, barrier-breakers, the Ms Deborah Brown
stereotyped and stigmatised – the ethos of The Human Library is to Manager, Library and Information Science
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Student Showcase
STUDENT SHOWCASE
INAUGURAL PRIMARY GIRLS
CREATIVITY TAKES COURAGE
The relevance of Visual Arts in the lives of our working toward the deadline of the opening
DEBATING PROGRAM
young women is embodied in the breadth of night of an exhibition can be both an
ideas, media, and modes of representation exhilarating and stressful experience. It is
Monte recently engaged with students in Years 5 and 6, who they use to express such diverse points of an act of courage to ‘lay oneself bare’ and
have confirmed places at the College, to trial for four primary view. Making artworks requires students present artworks for public scrutiny in this
school teams in the Schools Debating Network (SDN) and to develop their autonomy; intellectually, way. These final works are the culmination
Independent Schools Debating Association (ISDA) competitions. aesthetically and practically. This is evidenced of the girls’ artistic endeavours over two
This was a valuable opportunity to further their debating skills in the way these emerging artists articulated years, characterised by the highs and lows
and familiarise themselves with the College campus before they their conceptual interests and development of the creative process. Artworks need to be
commence Year 7 in 2020. of skills with family and friends and reflected resolved, completed and framed for hanging.
with pride on their achievements at their Titles need to be assigned and catalogue text
2019 Visual Arts exhibitions at the College. written. In curating the exhibition, making
DESIGN WEEK In the future, for these young women, their
major works will be a tangible memory of
decisions about how to use the available
gallery space intentionally and guide the
The Kaleidoscope-themed Design Week their Monte Visual Arts education, but it is audience through the experience of the work
was held on 26–30 August. Students were the capacity to think creatively and critically, is important. Our Year 12 Visual Arts students AOIFE WATSON (YEAR 11)
exposed to many fields of design, whilst whilst exercising flexibility, adaptability, ably met each of these challenges, whilst still
undertaking a variety of initiatives that persistence and resilience that will serve juggling the rest of their academic program.
encouraged them to consider how design them well into the future.
Ms Kate Watson
affects the way we live. Due to the generosity
Artist Henri Matisse once famously quipped: Head of Visual Arts
of many industry contacts, parents and
“Creativity takes courage.” For an artist,
carers, the workshops this year were diverse
and highly engaging, focussing on areas such
as Architecture, Interior and Graphic Design,
Fashion and Industrial Design.
The flagship event was the Design Showcase, CHLOE PULMAN (YEAR 12)
presenting students’ work in a spectacular
display of innovation, colour and enthusiasm.
Our Years 7-12 Design and Technology
students exhibited a range of garments and
projects they had produced throughout the
year to 350 guests.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM 2019/2020
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019/2020 STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
CO-CURRICULAR CAPTAINS
Creativity, Activity
and Service Genevieve Bariol
JOSEFINA MACDONALD (YEAR 12) SOPHIE HILDEBRANDT (YEAR 11)
Debating Ella Gruber
Drama & Theatre Sophia Littlejohn
Duke of Edinburgh Camilla Wacher
Literary Gabrielle Miller
Liturgy Isabella Rizk
COLLEGE CAPTAIN HOUSE CAPTAINS
Mercy Action
Monet Trevisan Aquinas Alice Clark and Hannah McGlinchey Group (MAG) Sophia Morahan
McAuley Holly Butler and Amy Leotta
SENIOR LEADERS Music Lauren Shaw
Mia Byrne, Elizabeth Fuccilli, McGuirk Sophie Cole and Chloe Mahony
Molly Gallagher, Monique Manning, Sports Emma Brown
McQuoin Lily Duczmal and Mia Rigney
Samantha Williams and Paris Wong Technology Juliette Dwyer
Rankin Lily Cooper and Isobel Halloran
Xavier Tessa McDonald and Saskia Pugh ALANNAH MILNE (YEAR 12) SARAH FITZGERALD (YEAR 12)
Visual Arts Nell Cummins
NIAMH O’HALLORAN (YEAR 12) ARTEXPRESS NOMINEE ARTEXPRESS NOMINEE
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Student Showcase Community Spirit
STUDENT SHOWCASE
MONTE IDOL
COMMUNITY SPIRIT AT MONTE
SPIRIT WEEK
Spirit Week was an opportunity for students to consider how they, as justice initiatives. It is a celebration of Colour House spirit underpinned by
This popular music and singing competition
members of the College community, compassionately respond to social our Mercy values.
provides a unique platform for students
to express themselves and showcase their
talents with the support of their peers.
We congratulate each of the 2019 Monte
Idol Grand Finalists: Abigail Sinclair (Year 7),
Ella Fenech (Year 7), Erica Au-Yeung (Year
8), Anwen O’Farrell (Year 9), Madeleine
Galilee (Year 9), Lucy Barrie (Year 10), Jordyn
Wickham (Year 12), and our 2019 Monte Idol
Winner, Ruby Rigney (Year 12).
FINDING FRIENDSHIP AND The Duke of Edinburgh Award program at Monte inspires our girls to
step outside their usual environment and become active participants in
CONFIDENCE IN THE WILD their local communities. At Monte we encourage our Year 9 students to
become involved in the Bronze Award to develop a greater sense of self
and increased confidence.
A major component of the award is the Adventurous Journey. This task
takes the girls out of Sydney for an overnight camping experience, where
they are required to complete eight hours of ‘purposeful activity’ such as
hiking, canoeing or navigating.
A significant benefit of these camps is the resulting strengthened
relationships between peer groups. Strong bonds are formed
between girls that may not have otherwise met, as they work together
to overcome challenges and rejoice their successes in an environment
that feels a little unfamiliar to each of them.
We are thrilled to consistently receive positive feedback from partner FATHER’S DAY LITURGY
organisations on how well our girls connect and support each other Year 9 students celebrated the significant men in their lives at the
throughout the journeys. annual Father’s Day Liturgy. The day was a tribute and celebration
Monte continues to encourage the girls to participate in the Duke of the importance of fatherly figures in the lives of their daughters.
of Edinburgh Award, opening their world to new experiences and
strategic growth opportunities.
Ms Katie Barton
Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator
INDIGENOUS MENU
Year 12 Hospitality students had the privilege of meeting
Uncle Max Dulumunmun Harrison’s nephew - Indigenous
chef, Leslie McLeod. Leslie has worked in the hospitality
industry for a number of years and has showcased his skills,
working with restaurants such as Attica in Melbourne. In the
spirit of Ngapartji-Ngapartji (two-way learning) Leslie shared
his knowledge of Indigenous ingredients and mentored the
students through the creation and development of appetisers
and salads, which were then served at the opening night
of 2019 Maruku Marketplace. This was a valuable learning
experience for the girls as they learnt new skills and used
traditional ingredients in a modern way.
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Community Spirit Mercy in Action
COMMUNITY SPIRIT AT MONTE
REMEMBRANCE
MERCY IN ACTION
MIDDLE SCHOOL
LEADERS RETREAT
DAY Friday 16 August was the first day of the
inaugural Middle School Leaders Retreat. The
THE COLLEGE PAID TRIBUTE experience began at the Mercy Mission and
Heritage Centre and then progressed to the
TO THOSE WHO DIED OR
Rahamim Ecology Centre in Bathurst. The
SUFFERED AS A RESULTS OF girls attended a number of sessions on topics
WAR AND CONFLICT. including Eco Spirituality, Justice, Fair Trade,
Slow Fashion, Mercy Heritage, and the lives of
Remembrance Day remains a powerful the significant Mercy women after whom the
symbol of selfless service for others, the College Colour Houses are named.
ultimate exemplar of a life lived with
purpose, courage, and loyalty in order
that others remain free.
POPPIES: We express our sincere
gratitude to Mrs Fay Cameron, great
grandmother of Manaya Uskovic (Year 9),
HERITAGE CENTRE
Sijana Uskovic (Year 7), and Priya Uskovic
(Year 10). Mrs Cameron knitted 80
AWARD
beautiful and reusable Remembrance Day
poppy pins for the College community.
Congratulations to the Sisters of Mercy
North Sydney and Gregory Anderson at
design studio, Trigger, for the Mercy Mission
and Heritage Centre being awarded the
2019 National Trust Heritage Award in the
GRANDPARENTS & FRIENDS DAY Education and Interpretation category.
“GRANDPARENTS ARE A TREASURE”
Recalling the words of Pope Francis, “Grandparents are a treasure”, our
Year 7 students were delighted to host their grandparents and loved
ones for a special liturgy and breakfast at the College.
This day was a wonderful opportunity for Alumna, Carmel Egan,
to revisit the College and Archives with her granddaughter Sofia
Fedirchuk (Year 7). Carmel attended Monte from Kindergarten in 1945
until graduating in 1955.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: CARMEL EGAN WITH HER
GRANDDAUGHTER SOFIA FEDIRCHUK (YEAR 7) • CARMEL EGAN •
CARMEL EGAN AND SR M COLUMBKILLE MCBRIDE RSM
• CARMEL EGAN AND HER SISTER MAUREEN EGAN (LEFT)
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Mercy in Action
MERCY IN ACTION
PROJECT TIMOR
TIMOR-LESTE IMMERSION TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CENTRE UPDATE
In the July school holidays, 14 students from Years 10 and 11, accompanied The United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 4 is Quality Education.
by six staff members, undertook a cultural immersion to Timor-Leste.
The UN highlights the fact that poorly trained
Prior to our immersion, we engaged in an teachers or those teachers with limited or GOAL 4 TARGET
extensive preparation program that included no training at all, significantly impacts the 4.C By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including
learning about Timorese history, culture and learning outcomes of children. Add to this,
through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries,
language. Throughout this time we also held economic and social deficiencies coexisting in
especially least developed countries and small island developing states.
many fundraising initiatives. a young developing nation such as Timor-
Leste, and the result is a fine recipe for a www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/education
On arrival in Timor-Leste our first destination
cycle of inequality that is difficult for one to
was Maliana, where we spent the week at profit, with ethical social enterprise principles
break free of. extensive construction experience in Timor-
Colégio Infante de Segres, staying with the not too dissimilar to our Mercy values. They Leste, before going through a rigorous
Canossian Sisters in the evenings. At Colégio Teaching pedagogy is not something that can support the training and employment of local tender process in early November. Our aim
we were able to experience teaching English be learnt on the job in an environment that people within the community of each project is to commence construction in the new
to the students, as well as joining them in does not provide the opportunity for training and have an inhouse design, carpentry and year, which coincides with the end of the
their lessons given by their teachers in Tetun and development. Within the Maliana research laboratory through social enterprise. wet season.
and Portuguese. The afternoons provided us Diocese there are 72 schools that have many
teachers who have not had the opportunity In August, Nicole Christensen, College We express our sincere gratitude to the
with the opportunity to engage in activities
to receive any formal teacher training. It is Principal, and I travelled to Dili for the
such as making friendship bracelets, dancing entire College community for their ongoing
presentation of the construction drawings at
and sport with the Colégio girls. We were for this reason we have been working with support and generosity of our fundraising
the office of CHL. The construction drawings
divided into groups to rehearse a cultural Father Natalino at his request, to design a initiatives for this socially just enterprise.
are in line with Australian drawing standards
dance in preparation for the Cultural Concert Teacher Professional Learning Centre to be If you would like further information on this
and provide a range of details that include:
to be held on our last night. In the evenings, built in Maliana. transformative project please contact me
soil testing results, floorplans, sections,
we returned back to the Canossian Sisters, on 9409 6200 or visit the College website
It has been a long journey thus far. For the hydraulic set outs and structural engineering
where we helped the girls with their English www.monte.nsw.edu.au
past ten months we have been working specifications. At present, CHL are making
lessons. The many strong connections we with a local architecture and construction minor adjustments to their drawings prior Mr Adrian Johnston
made with the girls and people we met in company in Dili, Community Housing Limited to an assessment by an Australian engineer Leader, Community Outreach
Maliana will never be forgotten. (CHL). They are an Australian-based not-for- and quantity surveyor, both of whom have Teacher, Design and Technology
Our second week was spent in Timor’s
capital, Dili, where we met the Colégio MONTE SANT’ ANGELO MERCY COLLEGE
girls that are currently receiving the Mercy
Women’s University Scholarship, and visited
museums and the Santa Cruz cemetery. importance of Timor’s history, particularly for heightened appreciation for the simple things
Exploring these historical sites enabled the Timorese people. we took for granted, such as clean drinking
us to gain a greater understanding and water and access to secondary and tertiary
Since returning to Sydney, we have been able
education. We look forward to fostering these
appreciation of the rich culture and history to reflect on this rewarding and memorable
relationships and continuing our support of
of Timor-Leste, particularly its newly found immersion. We are eternally grateful for being
the Project Timor initiatives at Monte.
liberation and federation. Not only were we given the opportunity to visit Timor-Leste,
able to fully immerse ourselves in the culture, making a positive impact on the lives of the Mia Byrne and Victoria-Rose Baranowski
but we were also able to understand the people we met and helped. We now have a Year 11
WILL SUPPORT
MONTE’S
VISION TO
BUILD A
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING CENTRE IN
MALIANA, TIMOR-LESTE
TO PURCHASE YOUR GIFT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.MONTE.NSW.EDU.AU THANK YOU
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Mercy in Action
MERCY IN ACTION
WHEN CLOSING IS A VICTORY
With the permanent closure of the Uluru Climb, we celebrate this
significant moment in camaraderie with our Anangu friends and
with the Mutitjulu community.
PHOTO BY: JESSICA MAIR, YEAR 12
DRESSED
BY VINNIES
On Friday 1 November, Monte staff
modelled ethical and sustainable
fashion to students by wearing
second-hand clothing to work. The
campaign raised discussion on
campus about combatting throw-
THE MERCY EFFECT
away consumerism, reducing waste Empowering Alumni to be Global Mercy Leaders MIA Global Action Coordinator at the United Nations. Angela was
and the complete cycle of donating accompanied by Mely, trafficking survivor and advocate, and
The Sisters of Mercy North Sydney recently launched
and purchasing pre-loved items. Professor Marietta Latonio, who spoke candidly of their advocacy
The Mercy Effect, a social and educational hub connecting
for the dignity and human rights of trafficking survivors.
Alumni through inspirational workshops, speaker events
and meaningful volunteering. To learn more about or participate in The Mercy Effect,
please contact Catherine Elliott, Mercy 6 Coordinator
Inspiring learning, discussion and action, their first studio speaker
celliott@monte.nsw.edu.au
event was held in August with guest speaker Angela Reed RSM,
STAFF NEWS
MICHELLE CATHERINE
STOCKS WALMSLEY
HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADER OF
After more than 17 years of dedicated INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
service, Michelle Stocks has made the Congratulations to our Leader of
decision to retire from her position, Instrumental Music, Catherine
relocating to her homeland, Tasmania. Walmsley, on receiving a special
MERCY DAY HIGHLIGHTS During her time at the College,
Michelle has played an outstanding
Award of Appreciation from the
Australian Music Examinations
Mercy Day began with the highly anticipated celebration, recognition big or small, can make a significant difference in our community, role in teaching with passion, leading Board (AMEB), in recognition of her
and gratitude of our rich Mercy legacy. With our focus this year on environment and world. the Middle School, and providing great support, guidance and counsel dedication to Music education.
Option for the Poor, students selected two interactive workshops to staff, students and parents alike. Michelle’s achievements during
The day concluded with students forming a guard-of-honour leading to
from over thirty on offer. The workshops highlighted the many her time at Monte have been exemplary, and the Middle School and
the College gates, bidding a fond farewell to Year 12, the Class of 2019.
ways we can have the courage to care, and how Mercy in action, our students have significantly benefited due to her efforts.
18 19Sport Report
SPORT REPORT
AQUATHON WATER POLO SNOWSPORTS
Aquathon is a multisport race with participants completing The Monte Junior Representative Water Polo team competed at the Congratulations to the Monte Snowsports competitors.
the swimming phase of the race before moving on to the NSWCCC Water Polo Championships. The team placed 5th overall and Ashleigh Bannerman (Year 8) placed 14th in both Snowboarding
running phase. Congratulations to the 17 Monte students who were the 3rd-placed CGSSSA team. GS (giant slalom) and Snowboard Cross at the Snowsports National
progressed to compete in the CGSSSA Aquathon in November, competition in Victoria.
with outstanding results. Monte was the 3rd-placed team in the
competition, with a 1st place result in the Intermediate section.
RUGBY 7s
Monte students competed in the
NSW Rugby 7s State Titles, playing
for either Norths or Manly.
DANCE
In 2019, Monte hosted the CGSSSA Dance competition. The day
was a great success, with our Musical Theatre team awarded 1st
place in this highly competitive competition.
NETBALL
With the conclusion of the Northern Suburbs Netball Of those teams playing in the Grand Final, 12 won and 11 teams were
Association competition, we can report that Monte has had runners-up. Monte also won a number of Association Awards and
its most successful year of Netball ever! The College entered was crowned Junior Club of the Year. Cameron Dalton (Year 9) was
43 teams into the semi-finals, with 23 teams progressing to the named Junior Umpire of the Year and Ms Eileen Hukins, our Umpire
Grand Final. Coordinator, was awarded the Association’s President’s Award.
20 21Parents & Friends Monte Alumni
PARENTS & FRIENDS
NOURISHING AND CONNECTING
MONTE ALUMNI
THE MONTE COMMUNITY “THE TENDER MERCY OF GOD
HAS GIVEN US ONE ANOTHER.”
The Parents and Friends Association (P&F) Annual General Meeting was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate
the great work done by our parent volunteers throughout the year. Their generous contributions continue to CATHERINE MCAULEY
strengthen the Monte community.
It has been a busy social year for the Friends of Debating generously supports
Monte community, starting with the and caters for Monte debaters and
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
successful College Welcome Cocktail visiting teams and guests, often more
Party. Individual Year Group functions than 200 people. The committed group
and morning teas were again popular of volunteers who bake, cook, chop,
I would like to thank the members of our Alumni community who embraced the opportunity and nominated an exceptional
and enjoyable occasions, as were the make tea, serve, give directions, chat
weekends away for mothers. Hosting Alumna for the inaugural Catherine McAuley Alumna Mercy Award. It was humbling to learn of the wonderful work and
and laugh, provide a welcoming and
the Year 12 functions are always contributions so many of our extraordinary Alumni make through their personal and professional endeavours.
positive environment.
momentous, and we were thrilled to During Monte’s Mercy Day celebrations, we were thrilled to announce The Alumni Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 8 March
The P&F’s financial position remains
receive positive feedback on the Father
positive. Our aim is to break even with Angela Versteegh (nee Titmuss, Class of 1999) as the recipient of 2020, further details will be released closer to the event. We look
Daughter Dinner Dance, the Mother
our social events, and where possible the 2019 Catherine McAuley Alumna Mercy Award; based on her forward to seeing you there.
Daughter Lunch and the Graduation
make a contribution to the College. inspirational passion for rural, remote and Indigenous health.
Formal, as well as the Year 7 Father I express my sincere thanks to the Alumni committee who have
Daughter Pizza Night. Thank you to Thank you to the Parent Year Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2019, we welcome them supported our initiatives this year:
everyone who contributed to Open Day Coordinators and Class Parents, who to our Alumni community. At the Year 12 graduation ceremony, I was PRINCIPAL
activities, particularly the organisation worked tirelessly to organise various honoured to present the girls with Monte Alumni sterling silver rings. Nicole Christensen
and operations of the Café (Year 7) and events. Thank you also to the members These rings will remind our girls that whilst they have graduated from
BBQ (Year 10). of the 2019 P&F Executive Committee for VICE PRESIDENT
the College, they are now life-long Alumni members and will always
their help and support through the year; Vanessa Petersen (Class of 2009)
The #supportcrew initiative continues have a place within our community. We wish the Class of 2019 all the
to flourish, and #supportcrew meals Maryann Gobee, Ledi Hector, Patricia TREASURER
best with their future endeavours – please stay connected!
have helped numerous families this year. Curtin, Samantha Parker, Soledad Vanessa Lei (Class of 2001)
We are sincerely appreciative to those Contardo, Antoinette Le Busque and Ruth
SECRETARY
families, students and staff members Tate. We extend a warm welcome to our
Catherine Hawkins (nee Doughty, Class of 1981)
who have supplied meals new members Shirley Cheung, Angelique
for this great cause; we honestly Ristwej, Simon Robinson and Cathy Ford. SOCIAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR
cannot help those in need without your I look forward to working with you to Caitlin Pfafflin (nee Brewer, Class of 1996)
generous support. Further information support the Monte community. NETBALL
on the #supportcrew meal initiative can
Any parents or carers who are interested Sarah Antico (Class of 2012)
be found via the College website.
in joining the P&F Executive Committee
Friends of Music have had a wonderful ALUMNI COMMITTEE MEMBERS
or would like to be involved in P&F
year supporting the College Music Sr Anna Koeneman RSM (Class of 1957)
activities, please feel free to contact
program. An undeniable highlight was the Kate Anderson (nee Ford, Class of 1992)
Samantha Parker, 2019/2020 President,
sold-out production of Disney’s Mulan Jr,
Parents and Friends Association. Melissa Ashcroft (nee Macalyk, Class of 2000)
performed by Middle School students.
The Band Camp Concert, Open Day Mr Peter Gallagher Catherine Kernot (nee Clear, Class of 1975)
TOP TO BOTTOM: MOTHER DAUGHTER LUNCH
performances and the Music Concert FATHER DAUGHTER DINNER DANCE 2018/2019 President, Nicole O’Donnell (nee Deady, Class of 1990)
were highly anticipated and enjoyed. Parents and Friends Association In September, the College invited Alumni commemorating 50 years
YEAR 7 FATHER DAUGHTER PIZZA NIGHT
Deirdre Perry (nee Quirk, Class of 1953)
or more since graduating to come together to celebrate our annual
Caitlin Richard (Class of 2007)
2019/2020 P&F EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Masalou Lunch. It is always such a lovely opportunity for Alumni
to reconnect and celebrate the special friendships and memories Emily Salter (nee Field, Class of 1996)
PRESIDENT: Samantha Parker • pandfpresident@parent.monte.nsw.edu.au GENERAL MEMBERS: created during their years at the College. Thank you to the Monte
Jeannine Thompson (Class of 1981)
Foundation for their support of this wonderful event, and to the
VICE PRESIDENT: Maryann Gobee • pandfclassof2020@parent.monte.nsw.edu.au Cathy Ford
Development Office for ensuring its success. Special thanks to Antoinette Smith (Class of 1980),
SOCIAL CONVENOR: Shirley Cheung • pandfsocialconvenor@parent.monte.nsw.edu.au Fran Grant
SECRETARY: Antoinette Le Busque • pandfsecretary@parent.monte.nsw.edu.au Simon Robinson Monte’s annual Open Day will be held on Sunday 8 March 2020. This who has stepped down from the committee this year,
is a brilliant opportunity to visit the beautiful grounds, discover how we appreciate her ongoing support over the years.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY: Ledi Hector Therese Stanton
TREASURER: Ruth Tate • pandftreasurer@parent.monte.nsw.edu.au the College has changed and what our Monte women of today are Annette Benaud (Class of 1974)
learning. We are very excited about the highly anticipated exhibition President, Alumni Association
ASSISTANT TREASURER | TRYBOOKING: Angelique Ristwej
match between our own Alumni Netball Club and Monte 1. We
CLASS PARENT COORDINATOR: Soledad Contardo • pandfclassparent@parent.monte.nsw.edu.au
welcome you to come and support our girls.
22 23Monte Alumni
MONTE ALUMNI
ALUMNI SPORT
REPORT
MONTE ALUMNI NETBALL CLUB
The Netball season for 2019 has concluded,
with the Alumni Netball Club reporting
CATHERINE MCAULEY
ALUMNA MERCY AWARD
another incredible season on the court.
It is wonderful to see our club continue
to grow, as 2019 had eight registered
teams in the Northern Suburbs Netball
Association competition. Five of our teams
progressed through to the semi-finals, three
into the preliminary finals and one into the
Grand Final.
I would like to extend a sincere thank you to
our umpires who share their time each week
in addition to their playing commitments.
This year, the club also entered two teams
in the Northern Suburbs Netball Twilight ALUMNI MONTE 2 NETBALL TEAM
competition on Monday nights at Willoughby.
Our Alumni Monte 1 team are using this FRONT ROW: TAYLOR COLE (CLASS OF 2017), TESSA O’SHEA (CLASS OF 2013),
competition to maintain fitness during the ELIZA MARKS (CLASS OF 2013) AND CHARLOTTE MCKEWEN (CLASS OF 2014).
off-season. BACK ROW: ALESSANDRA ALESSI (CLASS OF 2013), CASSANDRA ROBINS (CLASS OF 2013),
Expressions of interest for the 2020 season OLIVIA DOYLE (CLASS OF 2013), KELSEY AQUILINA (SECRETARY, CLASS OF 2013),
will begin in late December 2019. Please AMY JARJOURA (CLASS OF 2012) AND LILY PARTRIDGE (CLASS OF 2013).
email the club if you would like to join a team
or if you have a group who are keen to play.
We welcome Monte Alumni as well as friends
and family of the wider Monte community.
Email: exmontenetball@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/exstudentsnetballclub
IN 2019, THE MONTE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED OUR
Ms Sarah Antico (Class of 2012) INAUGURAL CATHERINE MCAULEY ALUMNA MERCY AWARD.
This award recognises an exceptional Alumna who has, and continues to, contribute greatly
through excellence in their chosen field, and who displays outstanding moral character by demonstrating
Mercy values in their personal and professional endeavours.
In the award’s year of inception, we are thrilled to see the Alumni to communities across the NT and working as a paediatrician at the
community embrace this opportunity to nominate their peers for Darwin Sexual Assault Referral Centre.
accomplishments across a broad range of industries, endeavours and
Angela is currently completing her PhD, exploring the impact
achievements. The judging panel had the joyful yet challenging task of
of diabetes in pregnancy on the growth, cardiovascular and
selecting the recipient from 30 extraordinary nominees.
developmental risk of pre-school aged children living in the NT. She
In 2019, it is our great pleasure to recognise the talented, passionate is also leading a collaborative project across the Kimberley, Far North
and humble Angela Versteegh (nee Titmuss, Class of 1999). Queensland and the NT, to understand the prevalence and lives of
Indigenous young people with type 2 diabetes and ways to improve
After graduating from Monte and undertaking her medical degree,
health care delivery.
Angela spent significant time working in remote communities within
ALUMNI MONTE 3 NETBALL TEAM the Northern Territory (NT); an interest which was sparked by Monte’s Angela articulated that her work aims to improve the health and
involvement with reconciliation activities. Angela is passionate about wellbeing of children and their families, which she believes can only
TOUCH FOOTBALL ALL CLASS OF 2016 looking beyond the health sector to meet the needs of young people, occur through respecting their dignity, priorities and uniqueness,
FRONT ROW: ISABELLE ATKINSON, LILLIAN BENDEICH, MONICA PINKERTON, and now lives in the NT full time to pursue her work in rural, remote working together in partnership and listening to what is both said and
Congratulations to one of our newest
HAYLEY JEPSON, KATE O’SULLIVAN AND EVIE SHARMAN. and Indigenous health. Angela is currently working as a paediatrician unsaid. Angela is a true woman of Mercy and a wonderful inaugural
Alumna, Kate Ryan (Class of 2019), who has
and paediatric endocrinologist (the only specialist of this type in the recipient for this award.
been announced in the U20 Australian Mixed BACK ROW: CHRISTINE MEAGHER, ELLA STANZEL-WITTS, REBECCA DE LORENZO,
NT) at the Royal Darwin Hospital, whilst also performing outreach
Touch Football team to take on New Zealand MADELEINE AYRE, KATE MEAGHER AND MADELEINE MCDONALD.
in the upcoming Trans-Tasman series.
24Monte Alumni
MONTE ALUMNI
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
EMELIA MILLINER (CLASS OF 2013) AMELIA HEAFEY (CLASS OF 2012)
Emelia was recently awarded the Convocation Medal for undergraduate leadership After completing her Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University, Amelia pursued her
from the University of Sydney (USYD) in recognition of her leadership, dedication and dream career as a Police Officer. Amelia’s career is challenging, fulfilling, and gives her the
commitment to the university. opportunity to work amongst a team of incredible people.
During her time at the University of Sydney, on campus. Using EWB’s unique approach to Amelia proved her commitment to her received national recognition for their
Emelia volunteered with Engineers Without engineering to help promote conversations chosen profession by undertaking eight quick-thinking police work and bravery after
Borders (EWB), a non-profit organisation around diversity, Emelia encourages women months of intensive training at the Police risking their lives to rescue multiple elderly
working to improve the quality of life of to study engineering; a historically male- Academy in Goulburn. Training was not residents from a fire in an aged care home in
dominated degree and industry. easy, as new recruits are required to Lindfield. Amelia expresses that, “Being able
disadvantaged communities through
learn a range of new skill sets in areas to help people and keep them safe is one of
education and the implementation of
During her time at USYD, Emelia also tutored involving weapons and defence tactics, the many rewards of the job, and the reason
sustainable engineering projects. Spending for the School of Engineering, ran workshops law, communication and fitness. The skills myself and fellow officers put their lives on
time with EWB in Cambodia allowed Emelia for the Indigenous Australian Engineering and knowledge Amelia gained proved the line every day.”
to become involved in human-centred School and provided academic and pastoral extremely useful when she began her
design, participate in two-way knowledge Amelia enjoys the challenges and variety that
support as a Residents Assistant at the operational career protecting and serving
sharing with local communities, and aid their a career in the NSW Police Force brings, and
Women’s College. the community as a Constable with the
community partnerships to generate ideas she has strong aspirations to one day join
North Shore Police Area Command.
Emelia recently graduated from a combined the NSW Mounted Police Unit, combining her
for their projects.
Engineering and Commerce Degree, with In August 2019, Amelia and her team passion for horses with her career.
Emelia is inspired by EWB’s Engineering First Class honours and the University
Redefined report, which highlights the Medal in Mechanical Engineering. Her final
importance of promoting engineering as honours thesis focussed on predicting
a profession that generates positive social aeroacoustics noise on building facades
outcomes for gender diversity. As co- using computational fluid dynamics. Since
president of the USYD EWB chapter, Emelia graduating, Emelia is currently working at
helped to expand the organisation’s presence Bain & Company.
EUGENIE KELLY (CLASS OF 1987)
Twenty-seven years before Eugenie was appointed Editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar Australia (in
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publishing house specialising in legal publications, where she finessed commentary around
legislation for two years. She then moved to London, working for Columbia Tristar and Marshall
Cavendish, before returning to Australia in 2006, working for Cosmopolitan, B Magazine, and
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Elle. Eugenie then freelanced for Fairfax, writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Sun Herald Community is a secure site that
and their women’s supplement division. will enable you to:
In 2003, Eugenie joined Harper’s Bazaar as a … but in reality, the majority of her time is • UPDATE your contact details
Beauty Director, taking on Features Director spent shackled to a computer working on
and Deputy Editor positions along the way. ways to reach those consumers who have • SEARCH for and contact
Over the years, Eugenie has interviewed fallen out of love with print and are shifting Alumni registered within our
designer heavyweights such as Tom Ford, to digital devices instead. Consumers have
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Karl Lagerfeld (CHANEL), Nicolas Ghesquière bigger media appetites than ever before,
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(Louis Vuitton), Giorgio Armani,
Victoria Beckham and Maria Grazia Chiuri
but an editor’s challenge lies in how to reach
them and claw back ad revenue lost to social
“Our future grows and events
(Dior), as well as actresses including Margot
Robbie, Naomi Watts and Cate Blanchett, and
media platforms. out of the past. • STAY CONNECTED,
models such as Rosie Huntington-Whiteley,
Commenting on her life at the moment,
Eugenie expresses, “It’s a tricky time, but
We are shaped by it INFORMED and ENGAGED
Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington.
with the College and our
Some of Eugenie’s days are certainly more
when your days are filled with meeting
creatives whose endless enthusiasm
and we can never be Alumni Community
glamorous than others – such as shooting knows no end, and you witness the most separated from it.”
pop star Troy Sivan in LA; sitting front row extraordinary events, being on a heritage
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Marrakech; road-testing medi-spas in Austria
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26 27Monte Alumni
MONTE ALUMNI
CAREER INSIGHTS EVENING
The Career Insights Evening was launched in
REUNIONS
2014, and five years later this evening is now CLASS OF 1989
the Alumni Association’s flagship event and an 30 YEAR REUNION
integral part of our events calendar.
The last 30 years have flown by, but
This year marked one of our most successful many memories were brought back as 57
Career Insights Evenings to date. The Alumni from the Class of 1989 gathered
College was privileged to welcome back 40 at the Firehouse Hotel in North Sydney
Alumni who generously shared professional to celebrate and remember our time at
and personal insights regarding their career Monte. The stories began flowing along
journeys with over 380 students, parents with the laughter of shared moments. The
and carers. joy and a determination to meet up more
Our young Monte women sincerely valued often, the aim to track down those who
the unique opportunity to engage with have gone missing through the years. All
Alumni who are currently working in a of us left with a sense of unity and pride
diverse range of roles, such as Human which may have led to the College song
Rights, Forensic Psychology, Viticulture (wine being sung throughout North Sydney.
making), Paediatrics, Environmental Activism Jenny Schmidt (nee Goodwin, Class of 1989)
and Archaeology.
The Monte community follows the belief
that when we empower women, we
empower humanity. Therefore, by
CLASS OF 2009
encouraging our students to engage with
10 YEAR REUNION - LONDON
the inspirational members of Monte’s
Alumni, students feel empowered and Laughter, stories and memories were
confident to pursue any career. shared by Alumni from the Class of 2009
who are now living in London.
The success of this event was made possible
thanks to the committed support of our The group of 14 Monte graduates
Alumni community. If you are interested came together to celebrate their special
in speaking at the 2020 Career Insights 10 year reunion.
Evening on Wednesday 17 June, please
contact alumni@monte.nsw.edu.au
AMERICAN REUNION
Alumni from various year groups, living,
working and travelling in New York
enjoyed a wonderful evening at the
appropriately-named Italian restaurant,
Monte’s.
‘’In true Monte tradition, we were the last
to leave the restaurant as there was so
much to talk about with our new friends
from Monte.”
Kathryn Maiolo (nee Radford, Class of 1985)
28 29Monte Alumni
MONTE ALUMNI
REUNIONS
CLASS OF 1974
45 YEAR REUNION 2020 REUNIONS
On 26 April, after many fun gatherings to
CLASS OF 1970 REUNION CLASS OF 1960 REUNION We would love to hear from Alumni of the
plan the event, we celebrated our 45 year
(50 YEARS) (60 YEARS) following Year Groups who are interested
reunion. An outstanding 80 members
FRIDAY 21 – SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER in organising their reunion for 2020.
from the Class of 1974 attended on the
Contact: gail.stivano@bigpond.com or Venue: Rag & Famish Hotel, North Sydney Please contact: alumni@monte.nsw.edu.au
night, and an additional 40 apologies
margueritegloster@gmail.com Contact: coraliey@bigpond.com 5 year reunion: Class of 2015
were sent from those travelling and
living overseas or interstate. Classmates 10 year reunion: Class of 2010
travelled from areas as far as Peru, CANBERRA REUNION NEW ZEALAND REUNION 15 year reunion: Class of 2005
Tasmania, Queensland, Victoria and THURSDAY 19 MARCH Judy Jack (nee Ryder, Class of 1958) would 20 year reunion: Class of 2000
country NSW to join the celebrations. A For Alumni living in Canberra. like to connect with other Alumni living in
25 year reunion: Class of 1995
great night was had by all and many of If you are interested to learn more New Zealand.
about this event please contact 30 year reunion: Class of 1990
the class continue to meet regularly, with
If you are interested, please contact 35 year reunion: Class of 1985
some even bringing their mothers along. alumni@monte.nsw.edu.au
Judy: judyjack@xtra.co.nz
40 year reunion: Class of 1980
Annette Benaud (Class of 1974)
45 year reunion: Class of 1975
55 year reunion: Class of 1965
Vale
2020 DATES FOR
YOUR DIARY
COLLEGE OPEN DAY
Sunday 8 March
ALUMNI ANNUAL VALE
GENERAL MEETING
Sunday 8 March
FORM 6 BOARDERS JOSEPHINE MCROSTIE GABRIELLE SMALL
(nee Byrnes, Class of 1941) (nee Cookson, Class of 1948)
BLUE & BLUE LUNCH
Friday 15 May
MARY SOPER FLORENCE MARY VERGA-SMITH
CAREER INSIGHTS EVENING (nee Cooney, Class of 1941) (Class of 1948)
Wednesday 17 June
If you are interested in speaking about your
MARGARET BORGER KAYE LEAN
industry or profession at this event (or at
(nee Burke, Class of 1945) (nee O’Brien, Class of 1961)
any other time throughout the year), please
contact alumni@monte.nsw.edu.au
DENISE GRAHAM PATRICIA WILTSHIRE
MASALOU LUNCH
(nee Pacey, Class of 1946) (nee Lee, Class of 1965)
Tuesday 13 October
1974 THE LAST BOARDERS
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