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Newsletter

SAC Women In Stem

2018

Many SAC graduates pursue careers in STEM. It was exciting to welcome back six Old Scholars to engage with our Year 1 and Year 8 students about careers in STEM. Thank you to old scholars Jessica Westthorp (Class of 2008), Emma Westthorp (Class of 2006), Suzanne Mashtoub (Class of 2004), Helen Kim (Class of 2012), Alysse McDonald (Class of 2014) and Sarah Colanelo (Class of 2015) for sharing their experiences of studying and working in Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Medical Research. It is never too early to learn about career opportunities! Read more on page 3.

SACOSA

Interested in joining the SACOSA Committee?

We meet approximately four times a year and much of our communication between events is done via email. There is not a heavy workload associated with SACOSA committee membership.

Join us to keep the association running! For more details please contact:

Chris Adams: 0412 510 892Gisela Hamel: 0412 312 769

Catherine George: 0429 836 825 Stacey Parker: 8217 3200

Welcoming back six Old Scholars who engaged with our Year 1 and Year 8 students about careers in STEM.

Dr Suzanne Mashtoub (Class of 2004) shares the story of her Science career with Year 1 students

Old Scholar Jessica Westthorp with Year 1 student

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Dr Eva Balan-VnukExecutive Director

ICT and Digital Government Department of the Premier and Cabinet

SA Government

Eva and her team keep SA Government safe and secure from cyber threat, provide core technology services that allow SA Government to function such as email and internet, and engage with citizens and businesses to deliver government services in new and better ways, using digital technologies.

Prior to this role, Eva was State Director for Microsoft South Australia, as well as the inaugural National Skills Program, Lead, to develop and implement Microsoft Australia’s future-ready workforce initiatives. Eva has a PhD in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the University of Adelaide, and is a Director for Novita, St Peter’s Girls’ College and the History Trust of South Australia. She is also founder of HerTechPath, a community of women working in the technology sector in South Australia who deliver briefings to high schools to inspire girls to consider careers in this disruptive, exciting and important sector.

Dr Suzanne Mashtoub (Class of 2004)

Adjunct Senior Lecturer/Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Adelaide Medical SchoolUniversity of Adelaide

SAC significantly fostered my passion and curiosity for science, encouraged by a supportive and inquiry-based learning environment. Following school, I completed a BSc (Biomedical Science) degree and Honours degree in Physiology at The University of Adelaide, achieving First Class Honours with the Top Honours in Physiology Cohort Award. Thereafter, I was awarded a PhD in Medicine with the Adelaide University Dean’s Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence, investigating the efficacy of Emu Oil in intestinal disorders. I was fortunate to receive a highly competitive NHMRC Early Career Fellowship and was appointed a Research Assistant Professor at The University of Western Australia. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow based at the Gastroenterology Department, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, I currently lead a research team of PhD, Honours and undergraduate students, encouraging and empowering women in STEM. Recent graduation from a Grad Cert Ed (Higher Education) from Flinders University has supported my role as Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide. Effective communication, a growth mindset and active learning formulate the platform of my supervisory and teaching philosophy; concepts I am implementing in my recent venture as course developer and business partner at STEM Centre Australia. My career has taken me across the globe, developing international collaborations with experts in the field whilst allowing me to pursue my love for photography.

Jemille Jenkins (Class of 1994)Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

(Honours)University of Adelaide, 1998

STEM based learning provides a great basis for problem solving. The approach to the problem and the logic applied, are as important as the solution. I have now been working in engineering for 20 years and have diversified my skills with a Project Management qualification as well. I have had the opportunity of working on some large projects here in Adelaide, the Coopers Brewery Expansion Project (2000 - 2002), the Adelaide Desalination Plant Project (2009 - 2013), and have worked with organisations such as Coca-Cola Amatil, Unilever, KBR, SA Water, Leighton Contractors and Nova Systems. My career has allowed me to work overseas (combining as much travel as I could at the same time) and I’ve been able to let my opportunities guide my career path. I’m currently working for two10degrees, a software and communications platform company, as their ‘Operations and Delivery Manager’. This may seem strange for a Chemical Engineer, but my career has provided me with a broad range of experience that leads me to pursue a ‘management’ pathway. I’m still solving problems, improving efficiencies and hopefully advancing the company.

CelebrAtIng SAC old SCholArS mAkIng An ImpACt In Stem CAreerS

Science Week gave SAC the opportunity to share and celebrate the ways these women are making a difference through their passion for Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM Careers).

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Continued from page 1. Six SAC Old Scholars recently returned to school to speak with Year 1 and Year 8 students about the careers they are forging in STEM. St Aloysius College has always encouraged women to strive to develop their potential, irrespective of gender barriers, so it was wonderful to have Jessica, Emma, Sarah, Suzanne, Alysse and Helen involved in an activity with the Year 1 students to challenge gender stereotypes about the roles of men and women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths careers that are too often reflected in the media.

Jessica, Emma, Suzanne, Sarah, Helen and Alysse spoke to the Year 8 students about their school life, study, their jobs and what they did along the way to develop their employability skills. It was inspiring for the students to hear SAC Old Scholars share their experiences about how they could make the most of the opportunities at SAC to begin developing their own employability skills whilst still at school.

Current St Aloysius College students really enjoy hearing about the careers of the women who have walked the campus before them. If you would like to volunteer as a Guest Speaker at St Aloysius College, please contact the Career Counsellor, Louise Murphy, by email lmurphy@sac.sa.edu.au to register your interest.

Ms Louise MurphyCAREERS COORDINATOR

Jessica Westthorp and Emma Westthorp with Year 8 students

Sarah Colangelo, Emma Westthorp, Jessica Westthorp, Helen Alysse McDonald & Suzanne Mashtoub with Year 8 students

Where are they now? Old Scholar Profiles

Jessica Westthorp Jessica completed Year 12 in 2008 and went on to study a Bachelor of Civil Engineering at The University of Adelaide. Jessica became President of the Adelaide University Civil Engineering Society and worked for Bardavcol during her undergraduate degree. During her professional career, Jessica has worked on many projects across South Australia including the St Clair Wetlands, the Old Eyre Highway Diversion Road and the Ashwin Parade & South Road Intersection Upgrade, part of the Torrens to Torrens project. Jessica is currently working as a Civil Engineer at Adelaide Airport and studying a Masters degree. Jessica also features in a promotional video for The University of Adelaide, highlighting successful University of Adelaide Alumni. Keep an eye out for it!

Emma WestthorpUpon graduating from St Aloysius College in 2006, Emma studied Mining Engineering at The University of Adelaide. She landed her first professional job with BHPBilliton, working in mines in Queensland. Emma currently works as a Senior Engineer Analysis & Improvement for BHP at Olympic Dam. She is also studying an MBA.

Sarah ColangeloSarah completed Year 12 in 2015 at St Aloysius College and is now in her final year of her Medical Science degree at Flinders University. Sarah is a Student Ambassador for Flinders University, a role which involves speaking to school students across Adelaide. Sarah has decided to study a Master of Speech Pathology in 2019, the career area in which she did work experience during Year 10 at SAC.

Jessica Westthorp (Class of 2008)

Emma Westthorp (Class of 2006)

Sarah Colanelo (Class of 2015)

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Laura Flynn Science & Mathematics Teacher

St Aloysius College

Laura graduated from SAC in 2001 and completed a Bachelor of Science at Adelaide University (Chemistry & Pure Mathematics). Laura’s passion for Science was ignited during her first practical using a Bunsen burner at school. Laura has taught at various schools and has now returned to SAC with the aim to inspire her own students in the STEM field. In Laura’s classroom she models an inquiry based approach where students are able to be curious, develop confidence and explore new concepts via practical activities. Laura hopes that many SAC students continue to enter the STEM field with an open mind to new experiences in our ever-changing world.

Georgia Lawrence-Doyle Georgia graduated as Dux at SAC in 2007. She then completed her undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Arts) and received First Class Honours in History in 2012. During her second year, she completed a year abroad studying History and English at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. In 2012, she graduated from the University of Adelaide with the University Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2012) and graduated top of her Honours class with the Lynda Tapp prize and the Tinline scholarship.

Georgia then received an Australian Postgraduate Award to complete her PhD at the University of Sydney, where she recently finished her thesis entitled “Unmasking

Italy’s Past: Filming Modern Italy through la commedia all’italiana,” which examined the intersections between modern Italian history, politics, and the Italian film comedies of the 1950s-1970s. Due to her passion for teaching history to young people, she is currently studying for her Masters in Teaching at the University of Adelaide. Georgia is now writing a dissertation, in collaboration with SAC, on the HASS curriculum, and especially strategies to make the subject of history more engaging and relevant to Australian secondary school students.

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English & History

Olivia Hocking (Class of 2015) stopped by this week to speak to SAC students about her personal experience of auditioning for the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) at Flinders University. Olivia is currently in her third year of her degree, being one of just 12 students admitted to the course from approximately 250 students who auditioned.

beyond SAC

Audition & Drama

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emmA rebellAto FeAtured In StyleShe’s already enjoyed a career in radio and television, and now the ABC’s Emma Rebellato is once again stepping into the week-night news presenter position, taking on the primetime role for a year to cover regular presenter Jessica Harmsen.“I’ve learnt not to take myself too seriously and that taking a risk can be worth it. Joining the ABC wasn’t on my radar, but it’s taken me in directions I had never imagined. I’ve had some incredible female colleagues and news directors and as for inspirational women, I don’t have to look too far as the ABC is full of them!”“People consume news differently and that’s how we have to deliver it. At the ABC of you file a story for TV you’re also filing for radio and online, plus tweeting and thinking about Facebook.”Emma shared the best parts about her job are “lot’s of things!”. Meeting incredible people, covering a variety of stories and having her gorgeous nephew smile and clap when he recognises her on TV are some of them. Emma also admitted she enjoys wearing lovely clothes on-air, including some she’s made herself! She started sewing a few years ago and have made a few work dresses and worn about half a dozen of them on set. With a few failures along the way, she explains “there’s still nothing as satisfying as wearing an outfit you’ve made yourself!”Emma talked about her on-air failures and about how the first time a story didn't go on air while she was presenting and it was a disaster."I froze and my heart beat so rapidly. I also did a live cross from outside a SANFL meeting years ago that coincided with a storm!"

Emma has interviewed and met so many people over the years, from Prime Ministers and Olympic gold medallists to scientists and everyday people. However she shares with South Australian STYLE Magazine that one of the most touching interviews she's ever had was with WWI veteran, the late Bob Cowper, when he received an Australian Day Honour. "I was amazed by the humble, generous way he told us his story"

Source and Photos: South Australian STYLE Magazine

“I’ve learnt not to take myself too seriously and that taking a risk

can be worth it."

SCHOOL TOUR

Next

Tuesday 23 October 2018, 10am

St Aloysius College

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ShInIng lIght WIth merCy In ACtIon

"2017 was a highlight in my working career. I had been working for the Woodcroft Medical Centre for more than 16yrs, I have the best job in the world 'Community Connections officer' - a role I created for myself after many years of patient contact and further study. In 2017, I was nominated for the Onkaparinga Council Citizen of the Year Award for my community work, an award I received with pride.My journey is deeply connected to the mercy teaching I received during my years at SAC. I just did not realise how much the words would affect the work I do in helping the most vulnerable people in our community due to sickness, loss, family breakdowns etc. My daughter Alana is currently at SAC in Year 11. Back in 2014 when I attended the end of year SAC Spectacular, I listened to Ms Paddy McEvoy speak. It struck a chord when she described how important it is to live our lives with Mercy in Action always in the way we interact and help people in our daily lives. From that day on, our catch phrase at work when any patient needed my help, care or just an ear to listen was always “Mercy in Action” and I knew what I needed to do. I feel so blessed that those few words have really changed my life for the better and I will always do my best to “shine my light” and help as many people as I can in my day to day life. This is another catch-phrase my kids hear all the time."

Kellie Matalone(Nee: Buller)CLASS OF 1988

"Mercy in Action’ is always the heart of what I do."

Kellie and Alana Matalone at the Onkaparinga Council Australia Day Fair on the 26th of January 2017

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ClASS oF 78... A 40 years reunion was held on

Sunday 8 July at the Saracens Head Hotel in Adelaide...

Organised by Brunetta Barbieri (Barbieri), Deanna Ranieri (Grasso) & Josie Lens (Acton)"It started out as a catchup two years ago with a few friends that I had reconnected with through Facebook.... After a few quiet drinks on Angus street one Sunday afternoon, I then got over excited and it snowballed to another catchup at the Highway Inn - this time with the numbers doubling! Later on, I put my investigators hat on and managed to find about 50 girls all through Facebook and through other friends that knew some of the girls whereabouts - this was absolutely FANTASTIC (we all look the same, and there's been no work done!). We had a couple of girls fly in to Adelaide from Sydney and one came all the way from Cairns which made it even more special that they thought we were special enough to fly cross country to see everyone! After this meeting, the decision has been made that given we are not spring chickens we will be doing catchups more often! This way we can share more memories of our years at SAC. Let me tell you there were some good stories being told in the pub that day, I haven’t laughed like that in a long time.......You know, we all turned out pretty good considering what we got up to!"

Ms Brunetta Barbieri CLASS OF 1978

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ClASS oF 78...

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SuzukI muSIC In SAC There have been some new young violinists emerging in SAC; you may have seen them at the SAC Spectacular or Spring Concert. As well as taking part in soirees and assemblies, these girls have also been part of Suzuki concerts outside of school. I, Sonia Treagus, graduated from SAC in 2014 and have been teaching the Violin Suzuki Method to my students at SAC since graduating. I have been playing the violin since I was 4 years old and have grown up with the Suzuki Method. After finishing Year 12, I knew that I didn’t want to stop playing the violin and thanks to the unfaltering support of Mr Craig Evans and Ms Linda Clemente, I was able to start teaching and eventually leading the string ensembles at the school. I wanted to give my students the same opportunities and experiences I had growing up and so I decided to teach them the same way I learned.

Ms Sonia TreagusSAC OLD SCHOLAR

The Suzuki Method, officially called Talent Education, was developed by Schinazi Suzuki in the 1930s. Dr Suzuki realised that all children are able to speak their mother tongue without difficulty, and it occurred to him that "the way in which children learn to speak their native language is a perfect method. No one fails." Suzuki S. 1969.

Children do not have ‘speaking lessons’, they naturally learn how to speak and music should be treated the same. Suzuki students continue to learn new repertoire, while also revisiting old pieces, to solidify skills that they have learned. This allows the student to develop what he or she has learned. When we learn new words, we don’t put them away and never say them again. We continue to develop our language and add to our vocabulary. Only through repetition can something be mastered. The Suzuki way is not a set of exercises or pieces. It is a brilliantly successful teaching method.

All children can play music; it only takes the enthusiasm of both the parent and the child. Learning music is a big commitment, but worthwhile and rewarding. Talent Education is not only a method for learning music, but a way of life. It aims to grow beautiful, hardworking and modest people through the act of raising young children in a caring and encouraging environment. All children have the potential to become musicians, it is up to the parents to nurture this potential and turn it into ability through proper education, hard work and love.

What is the Suzuki Method?

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We also want to hear your stories!Let us know what you have achieved since leaving SAC.

Whether it is success in your career or personal achievements we want to hear them. Send your news along with a recent image of yourself to:

sacosa@sac.sa.edu.au

Calling all graduates from the

Class of 1998!

Saturday 20 October 2018at 5pm

Members of the Class of 1998 are invited back to school to mark 20 years since graduation!

Join us for a tour of our old classrooms at 5pm, followed by dinner and drinks from 6.30pm at Saracens Head Hotel - 82 Carrington street, Adelaide.

We are able to order and pay individually on the night. Please RSVP to this event so we can confirm numbers with the venue.

rachel.elgar@gmail.comanita_7@internode.on.net