Farewell Christine JenkinsDECEMBER 2015 • NUMBER 68

KOROVIAN DECEMBER 2015 Number 68

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Contents At this time of year we usually look back over the year past and marvel at the girls’ achievements – always stunning!

The Class of 2015 has led the School with distinction and we know they will become leaders in the years ahead, no matter whether this is at university, at home or in the wider world. Although some of these girls may not yet be ready to lead, I am confident they are ready to take up all of the opportunities that lie before them.

A School is far more than the physical environment that we see around us, although that might be what we first notice when we arrive on campus. The essence of a School is its people, its community, its spirit. Korowa has a close and inclusive community that I will find immensely difficult to leave at the end of this year. I have loved watching over the girls as they grow, develop and thrive as a result of the loving care of their parents and teachers. I love seeing the camaraderie of groups of girls who discover shared interests, no matter

Reunions of Korovians locally and abroad are always abundant with stories of teachers who have transformed lives and students who have achieved success beyond their wildest expectations. Thank you to all the Korovians who have enriched my time at Korowa and shared their stories with me. I also thank those of you who have served Korowa in a voluntary capacity during my time at the School, as this is true commitment.

2015 has been a fabulous celebration of the 125th year of Korowa. We all have much to be proud of and I wish my successor much happiness at this fabulous School! I thank all Korowa families past, present and future, for my time with you and I wish you all a very happy year in 2016…..

Mrs Christine Jenkins, Principal

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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whether this passion is for music, rowing or chemistry. I love seeing friendly rivalry between Houses at House Carnivals, and the School spirit that emerges at GSV matches and competitions. It has been a privilege to see young children discover the wonders of reading in Junior School who later become serious students of literature and languages. To be a part of the journey for every single Korowa student under my care has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience.

Life as a Principal is a real contradiction – one watches from the balcony but also keenly participates in the action on the dance floor. I have thoroughly enjoyed my interactions and relationships with students, parents, alumni and our wider community. I am very grateful to all those who, like me, have committed themselves to making Korowa a strong and vibrant School, especially our wonderful staff.

From the Principal 1

Farewell Mrs Christine Jenkins 2

Introducing Mrs Helen Carmody 5

The new Chapel and Reception Area open 6

Celebrating 125 years: A Night of Music 8

Celebrating 125 years: Speaking from the heart 10

Celebrating 125 years: Jessie Patrick – the first of many 12

Korowa News 14

Farewell & Thank You 16

Foundation News 17

Korovian Club News & Reunions 18

Donors to the Archives 25

Cover Photo: Mrs Christine Jenkins, Principal, with 2015 School Captains, Lydia Skabar & Louisa Bujor

Marney McQueen (‘96) was MC at our 125 Celebration Concert and entertained us with her character Rosa the Beautician. More on page 8

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Our younger daughter would visit Korowa when her sister was being picked up from school and Chris was very quickly greeting her personally:

“Hello Lucy, are you looking forward to coming to Korowa?” Chris clearly has an impressive memory for names and a keen eye for future enrolments. Under Chris’ leadership enrolments indeed increased and did so in a competitive environment. Over the last 12 years she has led the education of over 2000 Korowa students.

During her tenure the Junior School has been extensively refurbished. Chris acknowledges the importance of developing foundation skills and an excitement for learning in the primary years.

MRS CHRISTINE JENKINS

Chris came to Korowa in July 2003 from MLC in Perth where she had held the role of Principal. Prior to that Chris was Deputy Principal at Firbank Grammar School and for nine years the Middle School Science Co-ordinator at MLC Kew.

My earliest memory of Chris is when soon after her arrival she addressed the concerns of Year 9 parents. The year group was unsettled and peer group pressure had a large number of girls talking about leaving Korowa. I was impressed by the way Chris quickly acknowledged the problem and responded to the issue, supporting parents when daughters had them looking at other schools. Most families, as we did, stayed at Korowa and were pleased at having done so.

Mrs Christine Jenkins: Leading the way in a changing world

Chris initiated further development of the Middle School program in the then recently completed Cripps Building and expanded the curriculum to include Mandarin and Food Technology.

The School’s Mission Statement acknowledges that our girls will face a rapidly changing world and under Chris’ leadership Learning Technologies and IT Services have quickly developed to help equip our students. Korowa has a larger LOTE program than significantly bigger schools and Chris has strengthened Korowa’s international connections and sister school relationships so that our students can view themselves as global citizens. Many of our Senior School girls participate in and enjoy the language exchange program.

Under Chris’ leadership Korowa has become one of the top non-selective girls’ schools in the State, indeed on some measures one of the best in Australia. In 2014, 45.5% of Korowa VCE students achieved an ATAR above 90; in 2013 Korowa was Victoria’s top performer in NAPLAN and in 2011

Korowa has a tradition of long-serving, outstanding and loyal Principals. Christine Jenkins is only the eighth Principal in the School’s 125 year history.

School Council Member, Past Chair of Council & Past Parent, Robert Turnbull, recounts the contribution and legacy of Mrs Christine Jenkins as Principal of Korowa from 2003 – 2015.

Korowa ranked equal first among independent schools for VCE Median Studies scores.

Whilst championing academic excellence, Chris has also encouraged involvement and achievement in extra curricular activities of music, the arts and sport. As an example (of the latter), prior to Chris’ arrival rowing received very little support from the School. I remember at the 2004 School Girls’ Regatta, the first season after Chris’ arrival, the Korowa first crew rowed in Division 3 because the School did not possess the requisite ‘racing’ boat for Division 1 & 2 participation.The Year 10 Division 1 crew had to row their A Final in a boat borrowed from Shelford because there was not enough time between finals for both Korowa crews to use the one good Korowa boat. Today, thanks to the support of both parents and Chris, Korowa has a strong regatta presence, as befits a leading girls’ school. Regardless of the performance, exhibition or sporting event, Korowa girls have always enjoyed the visible and vocal support of their Principal.

Christine Jenkins in 2003

Thought-filled MomentsDrawing the raffle for the school fair in 2013, amongst the thousands of tickets, Christine drew her own ticket for 1st prize. Before I could announce this to the crowd, without hesitation and with a very warm smile, Christine discreetly put the ticket back and drew another. This is just one example of many, where Christine has put the interest of the school ahead of her own. She has been selfless in her service to Korowa and will be missed by many.

Julie Catanach, Current Parent & Council Member

Thought-filled MomentsA fond memory of Mrs Jenkins will be that each year, at the finish of the first day of school, she stands by the main gate and asks every girl how their day was. It’s clear that she genuinely wants to know if the first day has been successful, and if the pupils are happy to be starting at school again. Amazingly, she seems to know almost all the students by name – and that’s no mean feat! With the first day of school being so busy, it is touching that Mrs Jenkins takes the time to check up on her girls. This show of care and her personal involvement is an important example of where she places her focus: the Korowa students, and for this Mrs Jenkins will be missed.

Ella Markov, Year 10 Student

Christine with Nicola Bennett (’12) & Kate Moffat (’12) Big Day In 2012

Christine Jenkins at her Commissioning ServiceChristine at the Opening of the Visual Art Centre in 2005 with NGV Gallery Director, Gerard Vaughan and Arts Captain, Lucy Wallace (’05)

Louisa Bujor & Lydia Skabar chat with Christine Jenkins

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MRS CHRISTINE JENKINS

Chris has also represented Korowa in the wider education community as a Board Member of the Alliance of Girls’ School (Australasia), the Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia, being at one time AHISA Deputy Chair, and Girls Sport Victoria, also serving as President.

Upon her arrival at Korowa Chris realised that not only the School uniform, but also our buildings and facilities were “tired”. A new Art Department, a new Library and a VCE Centre were urgently needed and these projects followed on an annual basis. In a short time the whole tone of the Senior School was lifted immensely. Staff and students were delighted with the new environment and the design looks as fresh and relevant today as it did a decade ago.

Further projects that Chris led have included the Junior School, Science Labs, Food Technology, Senior School classrooms, Multipurpose Room, John Wilson Memorial Chapel, Ranfurlie House, Student Services and the preparation of plans for the new Sports Centre. Chris’ support for building works has been such that, on one occasion, I was prompted to suggest that, like Winston Churchill, she take up bricklaying as a hobby.

As Chair of Council, I was privy to the extensive range of responsibilities that Chris has shouldered as School Principal, often with very little support. The role of Principal is indeed wide, complex and often lonely.

Thought-filled MomentsWriting as a former Korowa student, Christine was highly congratulatory of student successes. At Korowa, one felt like a valued contributor to the life of the school. Christine helped to instill amongst the girls a spirit of academic excellence and service to the school community. The contemporary additions to the Korowa grounds and facilities are another of her significant contributions.

Ellen Robinson, Korovian & Teacher

Over the years, I have experienced the very human side of Chris independent of her position as Principal. On occasion at Recess, when Chris sat next to me, we exchanged snippets of conversation regarding our respective families. Otherwise, we shared opinions about the latest movie or discussed weekend activities. We have a particular characteristic in common given that we finished our secondary education at the same time. That makes us part of the baby boomers and the hippy generation. Hard to believe now! Chris, I wish you a wonderful future.

Shirley Weiner, Teacher

Christine has this amazing ability to get to know students right from the beginning. Her genuine concern and care shines through and stays with the girls long after they have left Korowa.

Christine supports the girls and their interests wholeheartedly (even joining them on Mt Buller on a very cold and windy day to watch the snow sports team compete). Thank you for your support of our daughter, our family and school community.

Simon & Denise Fox, Past Parents

Throughout her tenure, both Chris and Korowa have remained true to the School’s mission – commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and leadership to empower students to make a positive contribution in a rapidly changing world.

I am certain that the Korowa Community joins with me in thanking Christine Jenkins for having dedicated herself to the development of a school that now enjoys a reputation as a leading Victorian Independent girls’ school.

2013 Speech Night

Introducing Mrs Helen CarmodyKorowa’s Ninth Principal By John Harker, Chair of Council

On behalf of the Korowa School Council, it gives me great pleasure to announce that Mrs Helen Carmody has been appointed as the new Principal of Korowa.

Helen’s appointment follows an extensive international search by recruitment firm, Russell Reynolds and Associates in close consultation with the School Council.

Helen comes to Korowa from Toorak College, Mount Eliza, where she has been the Principal for four years. Toorak College is an independent day and boarding school co-educational from ELC to Year 4 and girls only to Year 12. It is widely acknowledged that Helen led a turnaround at the school which has positively impacted VCE and NAPLAN results and, importantly, has significantly improved relationships between staff, students and the wider school community.

Helen brings to Korowa more than 30 years’ experience in the Australian education sector in both independent and government schools. She has a unique understanding of the needs of students from ELC right through to Year 12, having taught across all levels during this time.

Prior to her appointment as Principal at Toorak College, Helen was Head of Learning and Teaching at Kambala Anglican Girls’ School in Sydney, where she was responsible for the implementation of all curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12. Helen had joined Kambala in 2003 as Head of their Preparatory School. Among her many achievements in that role was overseeing

the building of one of the first Early Learning, Long Day Care Centres at an independent school. Her experience at Kambala provided her with a unique ‘one school’ approach, which she took successfully into her role at Toorak College and which she plans to also bring to Korowa.

Helen has a special interest in the area of e-learning and completed her Masters in that field in 2004. This will be particularly relevant to Korowa as we embrace the challenges of learning in the 21st century. She has also demonstrated outstanding commercial skills and has recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.

Helen also brings to Korowa an articulate, engaging, and inclusive leadership style which is a strong fit with our Korowa culture. She is married to David, and has two adult sons. Helen is an accomplished long distance runner and has completed many marathons. She will share this passion for health and wellbeing with Korowa.

We look forward to Helen joining our community in Term 2 of 2016. Mrs Margaret White will act as Interim Principal of Korowa in Term 1, 2016. Margaret is one of the most experienced and well-regarded educational professionals in Independent Girls’ Schools in Australia. Recently retired, Margaret was the Principal of Kambala, an Anglican Girls’ School in Rose Bay, Sydney for 14 years.

Margaret is excited to spend Term 1 in Melbourne at Korowa in order to support Korowa’s students and staff in a smooth and successful start to 2016.

Mrs Helen Carmody with the 2016 School Captains, Aashraya Kumar & Gemma Muscella

Looking forward to meeting you‘I am delighted to be chosen to lead Korowa, one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools. I am extremely excited to meet the students and to identify where we can best support them to achieve their goals and prepare for the future. I am also looking forward to working collaboratively with the teaching staff at Korowa to enhance what is already a very successful team, as well as getting to know the parents and the wider Korowa community, who have shown such strong support for the school’.

Helen Carmody

Back Row: Margaret Turnbull, Julie Schroeder, Robert Turnbull, Christine Jenkins, Heiko Schroeder, Rev’d Denise Tunstall (Smith ’67), Sue Paice

Front Row: Lucy Turnbull (’11), Esther Schroeder (’11)

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The new chapel was dedicated by the Archbishop of Melbourne, The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier and is named the John Wilson Memorial Chapel in honour of John Wilson, former Bishop of the Southern Region of the Melbourne Diocese and Chair of Korowa School Council from 1986 to 2001.

Mrs Christine Jenkins, Principal of Korowa says “Bishop John Wilson contributed to the governance of Korowa for many years and supported the spiritual thread woven into the fabric of our programs. It is only fitting that our new chapel is named in memory of him. It will be a quiet place of reflection, a place to discover the spiritual, and a place to celebrate and sing.

“The Chapel has been made possible by two very generous benefactors who are committed to ensuring our Anglican tradition continues strongly. We are very grateful to the Cripps Family (Robert, Janette and their daughter Amy Tennent (Cripps ’95)) and also Sandra Ivory (Clark ’67) who have ensured that the Anglican heritage remains at the heart of the school. Korowa celebrates 125 years this year and although our ethics and values stay the same, it is our ability to implement contemporary thinking and educational best practice that have ensured that we continue to be a leader in the education of girls.”

The John Wilson Memorial Chapel has seating for 100, able to be arranged according to the purpose of the event or service. The light-filled space, with three windows featuring stained glass were designed and made in Melbourne, create an atmosphere of reflection. A state-of-the-art audiovisual system also ensures sound and music of the highest quality as well as the best of digital presentations.

Korowa’s Chaplain Rev’d Fiona Raike is excited by the possibilities that the new space offers students and staff. She explains, “Our House Services have been held in the Theatrette previously and although they have been lovely it takes

The new Chapel and Reception Area open

careful work to create the right frame of mind. Having a dedicated space inspires a different atmosphere immediately as the girls enter the chapel. The sense of reverence is clear.”

The Chapel will be available for the Korowa community to be used for quiet reflection or events such as weddings and other church services. Rev’d Raike says, “The first baptism has already been held. I hope many past students or those with a connection to Korowa will consider using the chapel. The lovely manicured gardens that our school offers also allows for a great background for family photos after the ceremony.”

The stained glass windows were donated by the Korovian Club and enrich the space with a meditative quality. We hope many Korovians choose to use the space for their private ceremonies. For enquiries about the space, please contact Rev’d Fiona Raike on fraike@korowa.vic.edu.au or phone 03 9811 0263.

A First ChristeningThe first private ceremony to be held in the Chapel was the Christening of Lucinda Emily May Servadei on Sunday 20 September and was officiated by Rev’d Fiona Raike. Lucinda is the daughter of staff member Caroline Servadei and her husband Alessandro. The intimate ceremony was attended by family and friends including Abigail Wraith (’81) and Amy Westley (Higginbotham ‘93) who did a reading.

Ranfurlie HouseAlongside the opening of the Chapel, the new administration and reception area in the refurbished Roberts Wing was opened in June and is now named Ranfurlie House. The former Roberts Wing Building has been extensively reconstructed and refurbished as a welcoming entrance to Korowa with crested sliding glass doors leading to Reception. Now known as Ranfurlie House the building honours the Ranfurlie name of the earlier property on our site when Korowa first moved to Ranfurlie Crescent in 1914 from its Wattletree Road location.

Ranfurlie was the home of the Knox family who lived here until 1913. The Honorable William Knox MHR had named his home (originally called Everton) after the Ranfurly family title although with different spelling. Over the years Ranfurlie was also called The House and later Knox House until it was demolished in late 1973 to make way for the main Senior School building we know today.

Korowa celebrated the opening and dedication of its new chapel on Tuesday 16 June with students, staff and friends.

THE NEW CHAPEL

The Stained glass windows were donated by the Korovian Club The Chapel has seating for 100

Celebrating the opening of the new Chapel: (L-R) Rev’d Denise Tunstall (Smith ’67), Brendan Tunstall, Robert Cripps, Christine Jenkins & Sandra Ivory (Clark ’67)

The new chapel was dedicated by the Archbishop of Melbourne, The Most Reverend Dr Philip FreierThe new chapel was dedicated by the Archbishop of Melbourne, The Most Reverend Dr Philip Freier

Caroline and Lucy Servadei

Year 6 students at the Service

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The 125 Year Celebration Concert was all about community – the coming together of our youngest to our most senior students, performing together.

125 CONCERT

The importance of massed singing as part of our celebration was paramount, so the concert commenced and concluded with all students from Years 3 to Year 12 and Korovians accompanied by the Menuhin Orchestra which also included Korovians. The opening “Aquarius” set the scene for an outstanding concert and the finale,

Music Captains play on:Many of our past Music Captains joined in 125 Concert celebrations as singers and musicians. We caught up with them back stage to discover what they are up to now.

What role has music played in your life since leaving Korowa? Although I never pursued music as a full time career, my musical background has given me a rich understanding of how important hearing and communication can be. These days I help diagnose and rehabilitate people with hearing impairment, but I still spend my weekends teaching music theory and the occasional accompaniment job!

Ana Mitsikas (’90) is Artistic Director of Stage Left Performing Arts School, working as a professional actor, singer, pianist, and leader of the Korovian Choir. She is the mother of two children Zak (9) and Georgia (6) who both attended Korowa ELC.

What part has music played in my life since leaving Korowa? My life is music! I have performed nationally and internationally in music theatre, taught singing and piano and perform regular gigs around Melbourne. Both my children learn piano and my husband and I are the founders of Stage Left, a performing arts school for children.

Kim Pham (’08) is studying postgraduate Medicine at the University of Melbourne, and will be doing research into Art within Medical Education next year, as her final year research.

What role has music played in your life since leaving Korowa? I studied first year of a Bachelor of Music before changing to study Biomedicine, but music has continued to support me emotionally, socially and financially. I play with the Low Down Big Band, and perform in the Medical Comedy Revue,

as well as accompanying the Korovian Choir. Music has given me a positive and creative perspective on life, as well as a dedication to hard work - and I plan to keep playing for years to come.

Bridget Lane (’06) has a law degree from the University of Melbourne and is currently working in policy for the Early Learning Association of Australia while completing her practical legal training and admission requirements through ANU.

What role has music played in your life since leaving Korowa?Music has been my closest confidant over many years of study and I can’t imagine life without it. Most recently, I’ve been playing double bass with the Melbourne Lawyers Orchestra which provides a creative outlet for talented musicians working in the legal profession. I still play bass guitar (mostly Motown and blues) and piano purely for my own enjoyment - and I see as much live music as I possibly can!

Bhairavi Raman (’09) completed a Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) and a Diploma in Languages (French) at Monash University.

Standing: (L-R) Jesika Clark (’12), Sophie Liu (’10), Ana Mitsikas (’90), Kim Pham (’08), Bridget Lane (’06), Bhairavi Raman (’09) Emma Bland (’07)Seated: Hannah Li (’15) Ophelia BryantMissing: Sherry Du performed on the night but missed this photo

125 Celebration Concert – A night of MusicBy Ophelia Byrant, Director of Music

Sherry Du (’14) is now studying Science at the University of Melbourne

What role has music played in your life since leaving Korowa?It fuelled a love for jazz! I play jazz in a university band where we gig at Bennets Lane and other pubs/clubs around Melbourne and I’m a part of the Stonnington Youth Jazz Initiative (SYJI) where we perform at festivals throughout the year with jazz luminaries.

Jesika Clark (‘12) has just completed a Bachelor of Music from The University of Melbourne majoring in performance of classical voice. Her mentor and teacher is Suzanne Johnston. Jesika is also concurrently completing a diploma in German. She teaches piano and singing and also works in various theatres in the city for Marriner Group.

What role has music played in your life since leaving Korowa? Music has played an enormous role in my life since leaving Korowa 3 years ago. Most days, I have some form of music through teaching, my choir (Melbourne University Choral Society), playing cello in a trio for weddings, studying music at university, being exposed to the music theatre scene in Melbourne through work and regular singing and piano lessons. I am eternally grateful for the music program at Korowa. I developed skills and interests that I will have forever and I don’t know what I’d be doing if I didn’t have music in my life.

Sophie Liu (’10) has recently graduated with a Masters in Clinical Audiology and will be working with Australian Hearing next year.

What role has music played in your life since leaving Korowa?In addition to Western Classical Violin, I play the South Indian Classical (Carnatic) Violin. This has played a major role in my life since leaving Korowa. In fact, after graduating last December, I’ve spent the last year in India to learn, listen and immerse myself in Carnatic music. I’ve been learning intensively and performing concerts regularly. I always knew music would form a large part of my life. My grounding in Western violin and the opportunities I had the privilege of experiencing at Korowa have enhanced my technical capability and given me confidence as a performer in the Carnatic music arena.

Emma Bland (’07) is completing a PhD in space physics at La Trobe University.

What role has music played in your life since leaving Korowa? Music has proven to be a wonderful escape from the stresses of academic life and a great way to meet like-minded people who aren’t physicists! There’s no shortage of opportunities for a bassoon player and I’ve been fortunate to play with several Melbourne-based ensembles since I finished Year 12.

consisting of songs from “Phantom of the Opera” was a grand, powerful finale.

Marney McQueen (’96) who was the MC for the evening thrilled the audience with her singing of “I am Woman” as her Rosa character and Steve Sedergreen in his truly collaborative way, invited our students to join him on stage to perform.

This was a historic concert showing the breadth of musical styles that our students perform, the importance of mentorship and the Korowa community working together. Warmest congratulations to over 600 students and all the music staff for their dedication and skill to make this concert truly memorable.

MUSIC CAPTAINS

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SPEECH NIGHT 2015 AAA

Korowa’s School Captains chose to speak about gender equality at the recent Speech Night and how their education at Korowa has equipped them to help bring change to the world

By Louisa Bujor & Lydia Skabar

Louisa: Thanks to our experiences and journey at Korowa, we understand how important and beneficial it is to have access to such an excellent education; and, in comparison, how cruel it is that there are girls out there who are denied this right.

Lydia: We are also proud to acknowledge that just by being a student at Korowa, each of us is contributing to the achievement of these targets already, through Korowa’s programs and activities that support girls and women locally and globally who are currently living in disadvantaged circumstances.

Louisa: Through the organisation of House Special Efforts, led by our fantastic House Captains, each house has learnt about a chosen cause, often centred around girls and women in need.

Lydia: Jamieson collected bras for the Uplift Project, delivering them to women living in areas in the world where bras are often unavailable or unaffordable. They also supported the education of 35 girls in Baguia, East Timor, a community with whom Korowa has formed a close relationship.

Louisa: Wilkinson supported Safe Steps, raising awareness about family violence and supporting women in our community by collecting toothbrushes for women who have fled from an abusive environment with nothing but the clothes on their backs. This particular event actually led to several VCE students taking part in Safe Steps’ Federation Square Shine Bright Candlelight Vigil with Rosie Batty back in May, and when we were given the call to action to help out, more than 25 girls responded in record time, which was just so good to see – girls happy to offer up their time for such causes.

Lydia: It’s through events like the House Special Efforts and Big Day In, which supports our sister school, Islamia, in Bangladesh, that we aim to inspire and encourage Korowa girls to spread the generosity and passion that we all possess.

Louisa: Getting involved with events like these shows us that we do have the ability to go further and actually help those people who seem out of our reach - people we haven’t even met. These women and girls can seem so distant and far away from our lives, but it’s important that we make the effort to know what is going on outside our little bubble at school, so that we can work out how we can respond to issues facing our peers across the world, and most importantly help.

Lydia: In today’s society, it’s so easy to make these connections with these causes and lend a hand, and at School we have such power in numbers, hundreds of girls and excellent teachers willing to give their time. We are proud that in 2015, this is exactly what our community has done.

To the future leaders of our School, not only the girls who do, and will wear badges, but each and every one of you – we encourage you to make the effort to go further and higher with these things that matter, further than previous year levels and captains have gone.

Louisa: We know that you can, because you’re Korowa girls, and from experience, we’ve seen the enthusiasm you possess and the drive you have to offer, and we know that it would be a waste to let these opportunities pass you by.

You could support Safe Steps or the girls in Baguia, or get involved with something personal to you, because after you graduate, you could have a connection with that cause, and continue to make a difference to girls and women like us across the globe.

Celebrating 125 years – Speaking from the heart

Lydia: Good evening everyone,

Louisa and I thought that instead of using the five minutes that we have up here to give you the old yearly report about what’s been happening at Korowa, we would instead speak with you about something that means a bit more to us.

Louisa: This past Sunday, 11 October, was the International Day of the Girl Child. The purpose of this day is to promote awareness of the gender inequality faced by girls across the globe. Even we, as relatively privileged girls in a stable and conflict free environment, experience this gender gap and half the time we don’t even realise. The theme for this year’s day focused on adolescent girls, linking in with the United Nations’ newly Sustainable Development Goals, one of which is to end all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere.

Lydia: The targets linked to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals have been set to be achieved by 2030. We might hear these goals and think that they sound idealistic, that in a realistic world, women will always face discrimination, whether it’s unwanted attention in the streets, or being denied a proper education based on their gender. But this is the very reason it’s so important for us to work towards ending it – we can’t accept discrimination as the norm; that in itself promotes unequal standards.

As educated girls in a contemporary

society, it’s up to us to continue to contribute to the UN’s aim to end discrimination against women in supporting these causes, and not just us as a School, but as individuals.Lydia Skabar, 2015 School Captain

Lydia: We have the responsibility to be aware of, and work towards in our own way, achieving the UN’s target of ending discrimination against women and girls through our individual and collective support of causes and their associated organisations. As educated girls in a contemporary society, it’s up to us to continue to contribute to the UN’s aim to end discrimination against women in supporting these causes, and not just us as a School, but as individuals.

Thank you.

Lydia & Louisa deliver their speech

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JESSIE PATRICK BEQUEST SOCIETY AAA

Jessie Patrick – the first of many… Named after Korowa’s first student, the Jessie Patrick Bequest Society provides an opportunity for the School to honour and thank Korovians and friends who name the School as a beneficiary in their Will, during their lifetime.

Students outside the Wattletree Road School circa 1900. It is thought Jessie is second from left.

Jessica Shi, Year 1What do you like best about Korowa?I like having friends and having fun. I like writing because I can know lots of words and how to spell them. I like making up stories.

What are you looking forward to in 2016?The Year 2 Sleepover.

What do you hope to do after you leave Korowa?I want to be a person who helps people – maybe helping old people to cross the road or be a police officer.

Jessica Appleton, Year 10What do you like best about Korowa?Our year level is like a small community. We are all close with one another and can talk about anything together. There is a wide range of sports available at Korowa. The facilities at Korowa are great ranging from the Art to the Music School to the high level of Languages we have here.

What are you looking forward to in 2016?I am looking forward to meeting the new Principal. I am also looking forward to starting VCE and using the VCE Centre. I am looking forward to facing Year 11 and everything that it brings.

What do you hope to do after you leave Korowa? At this stage I am keeping my options open for a future either in the creative world of Art or Design. Or another world of Physical Education and Sport

Jessica Peisley (’10) Tell us about one of the most interesting lessons or activities you did at school.Year 9 Trek was one of the best things I did at Korowa. It was such an amazing experience to be able to do with friends. I also loved being part of the netball team for most of my schooling and in the rowing team in my senior years. History and Legal Studies were some of my favourite subjects.

What did you learn at Korowa that has had the most impact on your life outside of school?Korowa has given me a great appreciation for all the opportunities I have been lucky enough to have both during school and since leaving. It developed my interest in learning and love for reading. I try to apply ‘I can. I will’ to all areas of my life.

What have been some of your highlights since leaving school?I visited Thailand, Vietnam and Laos after first year uni and loved volunteering in an orphanage in Northern Thailand. In 2013 I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at Monash after which I spent 6 months backpacking through South America and Europe, by far my highlight since leaving school.

Jessica Coles (Stokes ’91)What did you learn at Korowa that has had the most impact on your life outside of school?I came to Korowa in Year 10, but the 3 years I spent at the school were life-changing. Coming from a highly competitive, selective state school, Korowa taught me that it was possible to reach your academic potential and still enjoy school life. It gave me a sense of perspective, and I loved the atmosphere of tradition and belonging.

Tell us about one of the most interesting lessons or activities you did at school.The teachers also left an impression - the wonderful Mrs Macpherson who could silence a whole Year 10 class with a well-chosen poem; Mr Brown with his impossible physics tests; the teachers brave enough to take us on the 600km Great Victorian Bike Ride; and my favourite, Mrs Millar, with a passion for the Classics, and many lessons to teach us about the real world.

What have been some of your highlights since leaving school?Since leaving Korowa, I have completed a degree at the University of Melbourne and a postgrad at Monash; have worked in market research and publishing; and have been fortunate enough to have a family of four wonderful daughters. I can only hope their schooling experience, particularly in secondary school, is as positive as my own was.

The Jessie Patrick Bequest Society

As the Korovian magazine goes to print, we are preparing to welcome members of the Jessie Patrick Bequest Society to hear past School Captain Natasha Anstee (’06) speak about her research work at the Walter & Eliza Hall Institute into understanding how blood cancer cells die and, more specifically, in acute myeloid leukaemia, a specific type of leukaemia. Members have enjoyed hearing from Korovians working in a wide variety of fields at their annual gathering and Natasha will be no exception.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of the Society or about leaving a bequest to Korowa, please contact the School’s Development Officer, Sarah Brook on Ph 03 9811 0295 or E sbrook@korowa.vic.edu.au.

Jessica McAll, Year 4 What do you like best about Korowa?I like that everyone at Korowa works hard and we get things done. My favourite subjects are Art, because it’s really creative and Science because everything has an explanation.

What are you looking forward to in 2016?I’m excited about being the Junior School leaders. Being a leader is not just about a badge – it’s about being kind and not showing off.

What do you hope to do after you leave Korowa?I’d like to be an orthodontist, because it combines science with art when you have to get the shape and appearance of braces right; or an architect because designing houses would be awesome; or a ballerina. I’ve been dancing since I was 3 – I love the feeling of dancing and the music.

Jessie Patrick (1903) was born Janet Gardiner Patrick in 1886 and was known as Jessie. She arrived in Melbourne in 1892 with her family from Barrhead, Scotland. Jessie was 17 when she graduated from Korowa in 1903.

As a tribute to Jessie Patrick, we caught up with a few other Jessies who followed after her through the doors of Korowa but are enjoying or have enjoyed their own unique journey through Korowa and beyond.

Jessica Shi Jessica McAll as Puck in A Kidsummer Night’s Dream

Jessica Appleton

Jessica Coles with her family: (L-R) Elizabeth (now 8), Josephine (now 5), Frances (now 3), Jessica, Bianca (now 10) and husband Damon

Jessica Peisley with her baby brother Ross at Korowa and Jessica today.

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Korowa pops up at MUMAThe artwork of Korowa students “popped up” at Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) for one night only in August. Year 11 Art Students were given the rare opportunity to work with industry professionals and set up a public exhibition titled “Merge”.

Korowa has formed a strong relationship with MUMA this year and has had the privilege of working with several experts from the Museum throughout the year.

A Healthy Chat with Leisel Jones Olympic Gold Medallist Leisel Jones was a guest speaker at Korowa as a part of our celebrations for Health & Physical Education Week in October.

“Leisel has an inspiring story to tell about the highlights and struggles of being one of Australia’s most successful female swimmers. She had a great motivational message to share with our students about women in sport and healthy living,” said Peta Yeo, Head of Physical & Outdoor Education and organiser of the activities during Health Week.

Spring JazzSpring Jazz was the major fundraiser for FOPA and was an evening of great music.

“What makes Spring Jazz a unique evening is the collaboration of the student performers with the ever-professional Steve Sedergreen Trio. For many of our solo performers this is the first time they have sung with a live band in a concert situation, and Steve also challenges the girls to improvise and ‘jam’ with the band

- which is difficult for even a seasoned performer!” said Jacqui Dowd, FOPA President.

House ArtsHouse Arts is a chance for our Middle School students to express themselves creatively with drama, music, dance and song. This year was another fabulous showcase of talent and energy with Wilkinson demonstrating they had the necessary wow factor to edge out the competitors and take home the trophy.

Big Day InVillains and Heroes filled our grounds at this year’s Big Day In. Proceeds from the sale of cakes, dumplings, sausages and lots of other activities go to help our school on Bhola Island in Bangladesh, where four teachers work with 300 students. Korowa is proud to have supported the school since 1997.

Going Global Korowa students continue to make their mark in Language Awards picking up several coveted prizes. Helen Zhou, Year 12, was awarded a 2015/2016 Australian-German Student Exchange (SAGSE) Scholarship. This scholarship is funded by Siemens and includes a ten-week fully-funded program & tour in Germany.

Meanwhile Ellie Lim, Year 11, won first prize in the Kake Trophy Japanese Language Speech Contest with Korowa students making a clean sweep of the podium as Amy Huang and Melissa Tan picked up second and third prizes respectively. At the end of November, Ellie will represent Australia in the Grand Final in Okayama, which is the Kake main campus in Japan. All her flights, transportation and accommodation are a part of the prize. This is the second time in a row that a Korowa girl has won first prize as Claire Winnett (Year 12, 2014) won last year.

A Kidsummer Night’s Dream

House Arts

KOROWA NEWS

Spring Jazz

Leisel Jones drops in for a chat Big Day In Korowa pops up at MUMA

Magic was afoot in this year’s Junior School Production of A Kidsummer Night’s Dream, adapted from William Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

The choice was ambitious, however in true Korowa-style, the students and staff embraced the opportunity, producing an extremely professional show and highlighting the abundance of talent in Junior School.

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THANK YOU

Robert Turnbull, Chair of Council 2010 –2015Robert is the parent, with Margaret, of two girls who have attended the School.

Robert has retired from the role of Chair that has taken so much of his energy and time over the last five years.

He has had almost a second parallel career in voluntary work at Korowa, alongside his busy engineering and property business. It is worthy to outline his many activities he has undertaken since his eldest daughter Alison commenced her Korowa life in 2001.

Friends of Rowing Committee 2004, and Vice President 2005 – 2006

KPA President 2006 through to 2009

School Council member 2007, then Chair of Council 2010 – 2015

The longest (and hardest) role he filled has been as Chair. This is a very demanding and public role, as in any similar school, and requires strong personal characteristics such as resilience, diplomacy, integrity and compassion. Robert served on Council committees, and these roles also added to the time he had to spend on campus and at outside meetings.

Robert is one of those people who ‘just gets on with it’ and never complains. In complex matters, he seeks wide counsel and ensures he is very well-informed. He has been a most effective Chair in Council meetings, ensuring everyone had a voice, offering quiet but effective advice when necessary, and always with the best of manners - such an old-fashioned but wonderful trait.

There was also the occasional joke that caught all of us off-guard, and many seemed to be about Scotsmen for some reason!

He and Margaret have made many friends as a result of their Korowa connection – and these friendships will be lifelong.

His contribution to the life of Korowa has been immense – and we celebrate his work and his enthusiasm for the school, and sincerely thank him for his service.

John Harker, Chair of Council

Farewell to Gwen ZammitGwen Zammit has been Business Manager at Korowa since February 1998 and will leave at the end of 2015 to allow her more time to achieve work-life balance. Gwen has a real commitment to not-for-profit organisations and has devoted her considerable expertise and energy to ensuring that Korowa is financially healthy and buildings, IT services and non-teaching areas are all well-managed.

Gwen is proud of her role in overseeing the refurbishment of three floors of the Senior School in 2005/2006, her first project at Korowa. The refurbishment transformed three very significant areas in the School - Visual Arts, Information Resources and the VCE Centre and introduced concepts which have been followed through ever since: minimising passageways to maximise open space, optimising natural light and combining colours from the Korowa palette to create a flow from one space to another.

Gwen took the initiative in addressing OHS issues early in her career at Korowa, well before OHS reached the prominence it has today. She has been successful in significantly reducing manual handling injuries for both teaching staff and maintenance staff and those improvements have been maintained.

Gwen led the way in introducing environmentally sustainable practices at Korowa but wishes she could have done still more. These initiatives include recycling, passive cooling, energy saving measures and installation of 300,000 litre stormwater tanks under the oval. Students have worked with Gwen to establish a frog pond, to create a ‘Green Team’ and to meet the targets of the Sustainable Schools program. She is grateful to both students and staff for their involvement.

Behind the scenes, Gwen has also been able to support Korowa families through difficult times. She has made a real difference to these families by giving some relief from financial pressure and helping them maintain their daughter’s enrolment. She is a caring and helpful person who is always ready to listen.

Gwen is a highly talented leader of our Finance, Risk, Maintenance and IT staff, who are all hardworking and skilled people, dedicated to Korowa and serving our Community. We congratulate Gwen on all her achievements, we thank her for her enormous contribution to Korowa and wish her every happiness in the future.

Christine Jenkins, Principal

New Chair of FoundationIt is with great pleasure that we announce Mrs Sandra Ivory (Clark ’67) as the new Chair of Korowa Foundation

Sandra commenced her early working life in the human resources industry but always showed a keen interest in the family’s small industrial real estate firm. When a job came across her desk for a commercial property manager with a large insurance company she took the opportunity to enter that field. She eventually became a licensed Real Estate Agent in residential sales and management with Biggin & Scott Albert Park.

In 1980 Sandra joined, full-time, the family’s organisation. The group of companies act as owners, developers and managers, specializing in city fringe warehousing in three capital cities in four states. Sandra shared her father’s vision ‘to benefit others and create things of value’ and became vitally interested in helping to develop growth in Anglican Schools.

Sandra has two sons, Robert and Alex, who attended Christ Church Grammar School to Year 6 and completed their secondary schooling at Geelong Grammar School as boarders, where both captained the swimming team and played in the 1st XV rugby.

Sandra is a member of Christ Church South Yarra and has served on the Vestry and as a Sunday School teacher. For a short period she was President/Secretary of the Melbourne/South Yarra Group and her interests include travel, theatre and reading and ‘walks the tan’ most mornings.

She is a member of the Ivanhoe Grammar School Board of Governors, Launceston Church Grammar School Board of Governors and Geelong Grammar School Board of Governors.

Golf DaySAVE THE DATE

Our 2016 Annual Golf Day will return to one of Australia’s best golf

courses, Kingston Heath on Tuesday 26 April.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of handicap and there are lots of other fun things happening during the day – your ticket includes lunch and after-game drinks and canapés, as well as prizes for longest and straightest drive and nearest the pin.

This event is one of the School’s major fundraising events and a perfect opportunity to register a team of parents or use this for corporate entertaining by inviting business contacts and entering a team. Corporate sponsorship is also available to promote your business.

For all sponsorship enquiries, please contact Sally Forrester, Director of Community Relations on sforrester@korowa.vic.edu.au or phone 9811 0291.

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KOROVIAN CLUB NEWS

A milestone is a significant stage or event in the development of something – or, at least that’s what Google tells me.

So, how do we keep the momentum going from here? Although milestones are great excuses to connect, why do we need to wait five years to reunite? If these wonderful events have taught me anything, it’s how diverse the Korovian community truly is. Each Korovian has a special experience to share and we, as a committee, are hoping to provide more opportunities for you to do so. The first will be a Korovians vs. Current Students netball match in May, where a team of graduates will challenge the 2016 Senior Netball A Team. In addition, we will also be hosting an evening in the city and a business brunch later in the year, watch this space for details. We’d also love to hear your ideas. Have a wonderful idea or require assistance to put a plan into action? Please don’t hesitate to e-mail us at: korovian.club@gmail.com

As we look forward, I wish to take this opportunity to recognise Mrs Christine Jenkins, on behalf of all Korovians, for her service to the School. Students from her tenure such as myself will affectionately remember her quick wit, knowledge of each individual student, the twinkle in her eye and, of course, the famous shoulder pads. Even if you didn’t know Christine in your school days, I suspect I speak for all Korovians when I extend our gratitude for the efforts she’s made to maintain the School’s connection with Korovians, and vice versa. Her presence at reunions (especially those house updates!) have made us feel a very valued part of the Korowa community and we wish her all the best in the future.

Finally, I would like to thank the Korovian Club Committee for their tireless efforts, laughs, organisation and mentorship this year. The Committee is open to all Korovians of any age and we’re always looking for new members. Our first meeting for 2016 will be held on 9 February and we’d love to see you there.

Wishing you and your family the very best for the holiday season,

Best wishes,

Shelby Versa (’10) President, Korovian Club

From the President

Calling all netballing Korovians!

The Korovian Club has

challenged the 2016 Senior

Netball A team to a

lunchtime match next year

and we’d love you to join the

team. If you’d like to play,

please contact the Club on

korovian.club@gmail.com

– the game will be played at

Korowa at lunchtime on

Friday 13 May 2016.

NETBALL

It might seem strange to think of something 125 years old as “still developing” but that’s what Korowa is, constantly, and each of us who attended the School experienced this change in different ways. Be it building works, introducing boarders, implementing a choral competition, installing the first school computer, AFL becoming a school sport, changing the curriculum or shifting the school motto, Korowa has changed and adapted over the years, and that is the reason it is still standing today. The School has experienced many milestones over its long life and I believe this one has been about connection.

We’ve seen a wide variety of events connecting Korovians from all walks of life throughout the year. Milestones provide excellent opportunities for many vastly different people to connect and we have certainly used that to our advantage. I would like to personally thank everyone who attended the Korovian Club Dinner at Kooyong Tennis Club. It was a delight to spend the evening with Korovians from 1951 to 2014, as well as past staff and a few other special guests. The stories told and memories shared that night created an electrifying buzz in the room. Another highlight was the past School Captains’ Cocktail Evening. It was inspiring to hear how the leadership opportunities provided at Korowa equipped these women to lead such extraordinary lives. For anyone who attended the 125th Anniversary Concert, I’m sure they’ll agree that it was a magical evening. The Korowa Music Department never disappoints and I was particularly proud to see almost every Music Captain from 2006 through to 2014 in attendance. I would also like to thank Ophelia Bryant for another wonderful opportunity to bring Korovians together. In addition to the Korovian Choir performance, a Korovian contingent also performed with the entire Middle and Senior Schools in the massed singing from musicals Hair and Phantom of the Opera.

NewsJennifer Johns (’70) was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2015 Queens’ Birthday Honours for significant service to medicine, particularly cardiology, as a physician, researcher and mentor, and to the not-for-profit sector.

On a recent trip to the United States, Chris Jenkins caught up with Kate Tarr (Lewis ’75) in Los Angeles and Diana Smith (Rushton ’59) in San Francisco – both are planning visits to Melbourne in 2016 and we’re looking forward to welcoming them back to Korowa for afternoon tea. We are always delighted to welcome Korovians for a cuppa and a tour – please get in touch if you’re going to be in the area!

Jenny Ackland (’81) has recently had her first book The Secret Son published. A group of Korovians attended the launch of the novel, which wonders what might have happened if Ned Kelly had had a son who fought at Gallipoli and stayed in Turkey after World War I finished.

After leaving Korowa in 1995, Amanda Weeks (’95) undertook various University degrees which enabled her to pursue a

career as a University Academic. Her main areas of research and teaching include organisation and integration of primary care services, prevention and management of chronic disease, and health care policy development and reform.

Amanda’s university degrees included a Bachelor Applied Science (Health Promotion), a Bachelor of Health Sciences (First Class Hons), Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology and a Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health).These were undertaken between 1995 and 2007 at Deakin, La Trobe and Monash Universities. Amanda’s PhD was entitled “The Influence of Efficacy-Enhancing Mechanisms on the Outcomes of Self-Management Interventions.” Much interest was generated within the health and government sectors following the release of Amanda’s PhD and led to many publications in both National and International journals, books and conference presentations.

Amanda also gained numerous awards and scholarships for her work including the Carole Bailey Scholarship for Health Promotion, Victorian Health Promotion

Student of the Year and a National Health and Medical Research Council’s Public Health Postgraduate Scholarship. Amanda also achieved the honour of being entered into the Golden Key Society, only open to the top 5% of all University graduates in the state.

Outside of her work Amanda enjoys showing her Bernese Mountain Dogs [BMD] and undertaking various activities with the BMD Club of Victoria including attending Pet Exhibitions promoting the benefits of pet ownership, training her BMDs to become VicDog Therapy Dogs that she takes into nursing homes and hospitals to visit with patients and undertaking many voluntary activities to benefit children who are currently undergoing medical treatment in hospitals in conjunction with the hospitals’ play therapists. Amanda was the first to train the youngest dog in Victoria to become a Therapy Dog, with her first BMD at the age of 4 ½ months [Normal age:1-2yrs]. Amanda is also involved in the rehoming and breeding of BMDs with one puppy, Crosby, being bought by Gary Lyon and featuring on Melbourne’s Channel 9 Footy Show.

Belinda Williamson (Potter ’81), Sue Blair (White ’81), Jenny Ackland (’81), Libby Shaw (Hornsby ’81), Di Stanley (McIntosh), Kate Tivendale (O’Neill ’82) Amanda Weeks (’95)

Chris Jenkins, Diana Smith (Rushton ’59) Chris Jenkins, Kate Tarr (Lewis ’75)

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KOROVIAN CLUB NEWS

BirthsHolly Pearce (’91) – a daughter, Sadie Diane Cameron.

Fiona Ritchie (Morris ’93) – a son, Hugo Wade. Brother for Mietta.

Melissa Crozier (Harding ’96) – a daughter, Emily Katherine. Sister for William.

Sarah Raso (Don ’00) – a daughter, Matilda Francesca.

Elspeth De Fanti (Coker ’02) – a daughter, Isla Emily Wren.

Catherine Pope Vanterpool (Ellis ’05) – a son, Isaac Kennedy.

DeathsBeryl Richards (McCleery ’39) died peacefully on 31 October 2015, aged 92 years. Beryl was Dux of the School and Head Prefect in 1940. She is best remembered for writing the lyrics for the School Hymn which is still sung and much loved by current and past students of Korowa. Beryl lived most of her adult life in Canberra, where she taught science in non-government schools. She was the proud matriarch of a family of 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Beryl’s intellect remained undimmed by the years and she continued to be active in her church and her community until the end of her long and productive life.

With thanks to Beryl’s sisters Carolyn McKenny (McCleery ’59) and Lorna Aplin (McCleery ’49)

Felicia Cook (Wells ’46) passed away on 19 June 2015 at the age of 85.

Joy Maddern (Simpson ’46) passed away on 19 June 2015.

Margot Johnstone (Semmens ’48) passed away in September 2015.

Jan Serisier (Marsh ’54) passed away in December 2014.

Jill Williams (Taylor ’58) (far left) and Ann Ogilvie (Cole ’56) (fourth from left) with a group of other Korovians at Phillip Island in February 2004

Ann Ogilvie (Cole ’56) died tragically from cancer on 11 April 2015. Her cousin Jill Williams (Taylor ’58) writes

“Ann and I were only children of twin mothers and we were very close.

In 1945, Ann started Kindergarten at Korowa and I followed in 1947. The Parents’ Association organised a school fete in October 1947 and we participated in a fancy dress parade: Ann in Japanese dress and I in a sailor suit. On leaving Korowa, Ann trained as a primary teacher at Mercer House. After graduating, she taught at Malvern Grammar. In 1965 I was a bridesmaid at her wedding to Laurence Ogilvie. Ann had two boys, Richard and Simon, both of whom have partners and children.

Ann belonged to a group of Korovians who met on Phillip Island for lunches. I attended three of these gatherings.

I hope we keep up the tradition with granddaughters attending the School.”

Helen Glezer (Adams ’56) passed away on 29 July 2015. She is survived by her sister Hilary Schofield (Adams ’58).

Wendy Buchwald (Taylor ’78) passed away in November 2015. She is greatly missed by her sister Carolyn Tomilson (Taylor ’73).

Amanda Reid (Kennedy ’89) passed away in Wadhurst, Surrey, UK on 29 December 2014 from a brain tumour. After graduating from Monash University, she was awarded a Commonwealth Trust Scholarship to Peterhouse, Cambridge, where she completed Masters Degree (Finance). She continued a fulfilling career in Investment Banking in London before returning to Melbourne, where she worked as a Senior Economist in the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance and then the Premiers Department. She travelled extensively, was passionate about theatre/arts/decorating/gardening and her family.

With her English husband and 2 young sons, they returned to UK in 2009 where she was soon diagnosed with malignant brain cancer, which she fought bravely for almost 5 years.

Amanda was the daughter of Sue (Malfroy ’61) and Ian Kennedy.

With thanks to Sue Kennedy (Malfroy ’61)

Mardi Curtis (Past Staff) passed away in September 2015. Mardi taught the Kindergarten Class from 1964 until 1982.

To the bereaved families, we offer our deepest sympathies.

Georgie, Zara, Mary McCoy (Mollard ’57), Margaret Bickley (Mollard ’61), Ken Bickley, Father Nick Wallace

WeddingsMargaret Bickley (Mollard ’61) married Ken on 11 April 2015 at St Andrew’s Anglican Church at Rye. Margaret and her sister, Mary McCoy (Mollard ’57) were delighted to have their granddaughters Georgie and Zara in the wedding party.

School Captains’ FunctionIn October, as part of our 125th Anniversary celebrations, we were delighted to invite School Captains from the last 25 years to join the presiding Principals from those years, Chris Jenkins and Dr Ros Otzen for cocktails.

School Captains’ Function Christine Jenkins, Stephanie Davies (’13), Nicola Bennett (’12), Lucy Turnbull (’11), Nicola Boemo (’10), Georgia Mullins (’10), Georgie Bagot (’09), Freya Coker (’08), Natasha Anstee (’06), Lisa Walpole (’04), Liesl Woods (’03), Elspeth De Fanti (Coker ’08), Sarah Tinsley (’97), Tania Goode (’95), Marina Malcolm (’91), Dr Ros Otzen

We would love to include School photographs of you and your classmates in displays at your reunion.

If you have any photos from your time at School, please contact Sandra Turner, School Archivist, who can organise to have copies taken, or receive them if you would like to donate them to the School.

P: +61 3 9811 0252 E: sturner@korowa.vic.edu.au

Do you remember when ...?

Sadie, daughter of Holly Pearce (’91)Isaac, son of Catherine Pope Vanterpool (Ellis’05)

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KOROVIAN CLUB NEWS

Tasmania Reunion 17 October 2015Back Row: Kaye Dowling (’69), Chris Sandow (Vanderkelen ’68), Jannie Marshall (Loder ’71), Liz Tucker (Cornish ’60), Christine Jenkins, Susan Hutchinson (Elliott ’60), Ros Goodsell (Wright ’64), Rachael Clerk (Stevens ’86)

Front Row: Valerie Stanton (Hands ’50), Lucy Jones (Charlton ’59), Anne Wilson (Gray ’54)

1975 Reunion 24 October 2015Back Row: Martine Bourbon, Liz Dann, Lyn Czydel (Hartley), Robyn Crozier

Front Row: Rosemary Steer (McLean), Rosemary Brown (Lyster), Suzanne Muir (McLeish), Terry Martin

1985 Reunion 24 October 2015Back Row: Debra Rogers (Strong), Julia Hinwood, Emma Allen (Eade), Nikki Phillips

Middle Row: Evelyn Bowes, Lindy Bradley (Wilson), Joanne Jukes, Verity Coates, Catherine Steel, Virginia Walsh (Garing), Catrin Jackson, Larissa Langley (Brown), Bronwyn Bowditch (Jennings), Debbie Day (Williams), Lisel Thomas, Stacey Herring (McNamara), Maria Rodopoulos

Front Row: Jude Doyle (Constantin), Lisa Gregor (Russell), Kate Kendall, Anita Earle (Robinson), Monica Greenwood (Klimek), Malita Moaven (Curtis), Karen Harris (Opie), Nicole Hall, Debra Bourke (Teklenburg), Catherine Dixon (Watson)

1995 Reunion 24 October 2015Back Row: Sandra Carland (Kerr), Jessica Kerstjens, Susannah Hicks, Amanda Tesvic (Taggart), Jenny Symons

Front Row: Amanda Weeks, Jacqui Constable, Brooke Mengler (Findlay), Caroline Beauchamp, Melissa Van Onselen (Jellis), Caroline Gratzer (Staff)

Tasmania

1975

1985

1965 Reunion 29 August 2015Back Row: Christine Shears, Virginia Snell (Sutcliffe), Ainslee Harrap (Dall), Geraldine Emerson (Kibble), Judith Heale (Kiel), Sue Friend (Molloy), Suzanne Mullins (Le Page)

Front Row: Liz Welsh (Lucas), Cathie Hutchinson (Ellson), Geraldine Powell (Cumbrae-Stewart), Thea Shoop (Flynn), Lorraine Pitman, Barbara Goad (Langsford)

North East Victoria/Riverina Reunion 2 September 2015Back Row Dorothy Hoy (Webb ’44), Dawn Clay Obst (Clay ’68), Jacye Symes (Hargreaves ’49), Sue Jaques (Boothby ’57), Christine Jenkins, Pauline Pankhurst (Pierre-Humbert ’50), Gwynneth Handberg (Picken ’64), Margaret Marchant (Richards ’55)

Front Row Pat Zerbe (Landy ’45), Noelle Browne (Henderson ’47), Bonnie Purbrick (McAllister ’46), Faye Hoffman (Friday ’54), Joyce Smith (Tallent ’48)

Queensland Reunion 12 September 2015Debbie Jones (Spencer ’74), Toni Shields (Devine ’00), Carolyn Watschur (Shying ’82), Ingrid Hadinek (’75), Liz Dann (’75), Elaine Speedie (Smith ’58), Gwynneth Lewis (Hast ’43), Leonie Paterson (Broun ’71), Janet Freyne (Boothroyd ’76)

2010 Reunion 17 September 2015

Reunions

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2010

North East Victoria/Riverina

Queensland

1995

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2005

Past and Present Staff

2005 Reunion 24 October 2015Back Row: Catherine Pope Vanterpool (Ellis), Stephanie Bruce, Stephanie Anderson, Clair Cullen, Nicole Ciancio, Kirsty Sculler, Charlotte Ward, Fiona Miras, Venusha Gurusinghe, Melanie Schuijers, Raechel Hickey, Amy Pollock

Front Row: Louise Kemp (Martin), Hannah Macdougall, Jennifer Winckworth, Vanessa Gornall, Lauren Colautti, Genevieve Kerr, Ellie Dee, Melissa Ashton, Vassie Dandanis

Past and Present Staff Reunion 24 October 2015Back Row: Adrienne Beames, Josie Foxcroft, Alison Peisley, Damian Fogarty, Julie Trethowan, Maureen Chiba, Peggy Harker, Diana Millar, Eddie Millar, Alf Capriolo, Heidi Beattie

Front Row: Sandra Turner, Sue Paice, Wendy Millar, Christine Jenkins, Maria Cramond, Margaret Holmes, Sue Stockdale, Stephanie Dahlsen, Norma Lawry

We are always keen to include news from Korovians about what’s happening in their lives.

You can email Sarah Brook at Korowa on sbrook@korowa.vic.edu.au or fill in the form on the back of the address flyer which came with the magazine and post it back to the School.

Korovian News

From the Archives

Moya Dickson (Shannon ’58)

Jacqui Grantford (Corben ’84)

Katerina Menissos (2021)

Cynthia Richards (Lodge ’51)

Barbara Baddelely (Higgins ’54)

Helen Dalton (Caldecott ’68)

Annie Sterck

Melissa Brown (Wells ’87)

Barbara Lynch (Henderson ’50)

Jo James (Adams ’62)

Nicki Hanslow

Jane Clark (’74)

Fiona Adams (’90)

Kate Parton

Elizabeth Feltscheer (Drake ’63)

Lynton Shannon

Valerie Miles

Jenny Clifton (Welch ’71)

Susan Clarke

Robin Radford

Naomi Aldous (Prowd ‘46)

Jillian Fist (Hamilton ’52 and her sisters Barbara Longmuir ’50 and Kay Estey ’61)

Megan Rothwell-Jones (’85)

Kay Stephens (’68)

Loris Charton (Jansen ’45)

Jean Sale (Christison ’53)

Gill Beaurepaire (Tallent ’70)

Dr Margaret Brumby (Wiadrowski ’58)

Marion Downe (’52)

Chris Sandow (Vanderkelen ’68)

Patricia Colborne (Streeter ’52)

Margaret Holmes

Jan Miller (Kostos ’60)

Barbara Maclean (Anderson ’49)

Susan-Gaye Anderson (’55)

Items donated include photographic images, uniform, craft work, programs, books and badges.

Thank you to the following donors of memorabilia to the Korowa Archives in the past 12 months.

Reunions

KOROVIAN CLUB NEWS

The Korovians Facebook page has recently changed from a Profile to a Page to fall into line with Facebook’s rules about Profiles only being available to individuals.

Fortunately, our 1800 Friends were transferred over to Likers of the new page – if you haven’t already liked the Page, please search for Korowa Korovians.

We’d also love you to keep Liking, Sharing and Commenting on the posts you see – which will ensure our posts keep appearing in your Newsfeed.

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SAVE THE DATE2016 K-Ball

Saturday 30 July 2016Leonda by the Yarra, Hawthorn

Barbara Maclean (Anderson ‘49) and her little sister, Susan-Gaye Anderson (‘55) on the swings at Korowa.

2016 Reunions1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 Saturday 19 March Afternoon Tea at Korowa

Pre-1961 Tuesday 16 August Chapel service and lunch at Korowa

1966 Saturday 27 August Lunch at Korowa

2015 Friday 9 September 7pm at Korowa

2011 Thursday 15 September 7pm at Honey Bar, South Melbourne

1976, 1986, 1996, 2006 Saturday 22 October Afternoon Tea at Korowa

Invitations are usually sent about six weeks before the event. If you’d like to help with organising or hosting a reunion, please contact Sarah Brook on sbrook@korowa.vic.edu.au or Ph 03 9811 0295.

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Contact details

Senior School OfficeP: +61 3 9811 0200

Junior School OfficeP: +61 3 9811 0244

EnrolmentsPlease contact the Admissions Office for enquiries regarding enrolmentsP: +61 3 9811 0292E: admissions@korowa.vic.edu.au

Please contact the Community Relations Office for enquiries about:

Korovian ClubKorowa Parents’ Association (KPA)Friends of Junior School (FOJS)Friends of Rowing (FOR)Friends of Netball (FON)Friends of Snowsports (FOSS)Friends of the Performing Arts (FOPA)Korowa Foundation

P: +61 3 9811 0295E: development@korowa.vic.edu.au

TERM 1Australia Day Holiday Tuesday 26 JanuaryStaff Commence Wednesday 27 JanuaryStudents commence Monday 1 FebruaryOpen Morning Wednesday 24 FebruaryLabour Day Holiday Monday 14 MarchReunions (Classes of 1961, 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001) Saturday 19 March Term Ends Thursday 24 MarchGood Friday Friday 25 March

TERM 2Staff Commence Monday 11 April Students Commence Tuesday 12 April ANZAC Day Monday 25 AprilKorowa Annual Golf Day Tuesday 26 AprilKorovians vs Students Netball Match Friday 13 May Open Morning Wednesday 18 MayQueen’s Birthday Monday 13 JuneTerm Ends Friday 17 June

Korowa Anglican Girls’ School10 –16 Ranfurlie CrescentGlen Iris Victoria 3146Australia

P: +61 3 9811 0200E: reception@korowa.vic.edu.auwww.korowa.vic.edu.auTwitter: @KorowaAGS

The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of printing (November 2015).

2016 DIARY NOTES

Alice Irvine in the Junior School Musical - A Kidsummer Night’s Dream