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Our 125th Year is coming to an end and I hope many Old Girls have

been able to reconnect with their friends, or their school, at some of the events throughout the year.

‘Reconnecting’ has been a focus of the school, and we have heard many great stories from the Old Girl gatherings that were held around Australia and the

world. We thoroughly enjoyed our ‘Back to Kambala Day’ on 18

November when Old Girls gathered at school for a day of thanksgiving and camaraderie. We will post some photos online for those who were unable to attend so please look out for them on the Kambala Old Girls’ website, accessed in Publications and Photos, then Photo Board. We will include a story in the next issue of the Soubeiran.

This year’s Vintage Lunch was an enormous success with almost 80 ladies returning to have a ‘chat’ and a delicious lunch in the dining room. Betsey (Harvey) Hunt ‘52 reminded us about the importance of the friendships that were made at school and have endured throughout the ups and downs of life. Peggy (Winning) Formosa ‘72 and the Committee work very hard behind the scenes to host these events and its so lovely when they are well attended and appreciated.

Although many Old Girls regularly meet with their school friends, KOGU continue to support their communication and connection through various events. Some of these include current students (Gibbons Shield Public Speaking and the Gibbons Shield for sport) while others embrace the community (Old Girls’ Tennis Day and Melbourne Cup). The Committee are working towards a Reunion Package that will simplify the task of organising a reunion and hopefully enhance the experience for everyone.

The Melbourne Cup High Tea this year was a really charming day held in the Tivoli Drawing Room and attended by many Old Girls, friends and other parents. It’s such a special

room for any Old Girl, and visitors always enjoy its ambience.

As communication continues to be one of our main concerns, the Committee are really pleased with the response to our request for contact details and your appreciation that we cannot sustain hard-copy mail outs for all KOGU functions. We endeavour to improve communication and ensure that all Old Girls are able to retrieve information in a timely manner.

We have noted that many Old Girls have also highlighted their interest in other aspects of KOGU including mentoring, sport or the Committee. I encourage you to pursue your interests and make contact with KOGU via Anne Harris in the KOGU office. There are many rewarding experiences to be had from being involved.

The Committee are also very proud that the school’s association with The Infants’ Home (formerly Ashfield Infants’ Home) has strengthened this year. KOGU are aware that so many Old Girls independently maintain support of The Infants’ Home. Now current Kambala students will continue to benefit through the association and the Home can rely on our ongoing support.

As always the Committee welcome any suggestions and assistance, and I am happy to discuss any matters. Please note there is a list of KOGU dates on Potentiality and the website and you can contact Anne Harris in the KOGU Office for any Old Girl matter on 9388 6888, 0412 112 063 or email aharris@kambala.nsw.edu.au

— Julie Reid, President

President’s Report2012 KOGU CommitteePresident:

Julie (Kelly) Reid ’77

Vice Presidents:

Anne Crooks ‘80, Cherie (Lucas) Tsingos ‘86

Treasurer:

Anastasia Golubeva ‘05

Secretary:

Melinda (Thew) Hudson ’80

Public Officer

Penelope (Lehmann) Donaldson ‘81

School Council Representatives:

Patria (Harris) Mann ’80, Emily (Smith) Behncke ’96

Committee:

Julia (McCathie) Bakewell ‘81, Susan Block ‘81, Patricia Cassimatis ‘04, Sophia (Cassimatis) Conomos ‘03, Penelope (Lehmann) Donaldson ‘81, Peggy (Winning) Formosa ‘72, Meredyth (Mason) Grogan ‘79, Patria (Harris) Mann ‘80, Juliet (Brockhoff) Ovnerud ‘73, Leigh Ralston ‘70

Sub Committee:

Jane Tingwell ‘75, Anita Huynh ‘05

Editors

Anne Crooks ‘80, Anne Harris

‘Greening’ our CommunicationIn an attempt to reduce paper and

improve communication, KOGU would like members to notify the KOGU Office of their preferred mode of communication and whether they would like to receive notices via email. In addition, KOGU would like members to send their email, Facebook and LinkedIn details if they would like to share.

The Soubeiran publication can be viewed or downloaded off the Kambala Public Website, no log in required, on http://www.kambala.nsw.edu.au/index.html, then under Publications. The Soubeiran app is also available from the Apple Store

Don’t lose touch!The KOGU Online Directory:

• Stay in touch with Old Girls; • Share photos and news; and • Keep up to date with Kambala and KOGU. Log on to http://internet-alumni.com/nsw/kambala or access the directory through www.kambala.nsw.edu.au by selecting Kambala Old Girls’ Union from the Community drop-down menu.

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1983 Boarders Reunion

On a crisp and wet Saturday in June, a group from the Class

of 1983 Boarders reunited for a dinner and catch-up in Canberra. The weekend was graciously hosted by Sam (Nuthall) and Peter Cusack. Saturday provided much catching up, laughing and reminiscing over photos from the past. This all continued on Sunday morning over breakfast at the Cusack’s, completing a weekend of fun and friendship.

Whilst some of the group are still in regular contact, it was the chance to catch up for others who has not seen each other for many years, and a great opportunity to update everyone on news of families, careers and lives. There was significant travel undertaken in order to attend – from

as far afield as Tasmania, Condobolin, Trangie, Forbes, and Adelong, as well as Sydney.

As the 30 year reunion falls next year, the girls thought that a get-together a year out may provide the necessary impetus for organising a larger gathering next year. Sam, Jenny, Sarah and Jo are mothers of current and past Kambala boarder and day girls. Kambala connections – alive and well!

1974 Impromptu Lunch

In late October Louise (Rothe) Franklin ‘74 hosted an impromptu

‘Kamabla Lunch’ with some of the Old Girls, mostly from 1974. A large number attending the gathering were also boarders.

Reunions

— Kambala reunion – 1983 Boarders. Back row L‑R: Kathy (Nott) Mackinnon, Simone (Berry) Beattie, Philippa (Byrne) McGeoch, Sam (Nuthall) Cusack, Susie Carter, Sarah (Robinson) Spagnardi. Front row L‑R: Alana (Hassett) McDonnell, Kate (Loveridge) Taylor, Jenny (Carter) Ridley, Cath (Sutherland) Murray. Kneeling: Jo (White) Belnick

— 1974 Impromptu Lunch – Alison (Inglis) Smallacombe, Fiona (Beith) McLean, Sue (Cameron) Cosser, Ruth (Reid) Bourke, Margot Stuart, Letitia Lancaster, Debbie (Druitt) Cotton, Louise (Rothe) Franklin, Robyn (Brunskill) Ludowici, Rene (Svolos) Walton

Does your cohort appear here? Then it is time to start planning your reunion for 2013! If you want to register interest, have any ideas for your reunion, would like to plan a reunion at the School or if you know others who may like to organise it, please contact Anne Harris in the KOGU Office who will advise you on 9388 6888, 0412 112 063 or aharris@kambala.nsw.edu.au

— Upcoming Reunions in 2013

2008 – 5 year2003 – 10 year1998 – 15 year1993 – 20 year 1988 – 25 year1983 – 30 year

1978 – 35 year1973 – 40 year 1968 – 45 year1963 – 50 year1958 – 55 year1953 – 60 year

— 1973, 40 Year Reunion

Details yet to be confirmed. Contact Fiona Verge on fverge@bigpond.net.au to update your information.

— 1977, 35 Year Reunion

Date: 23 February, 2013, 3pm

Venue: Vaucluse House Tearooms, Wentworth Road, Vaucluse.

Contact: Tanya Barbour (McBride) rob@majorconstructions.com.au for further details.

— 1963, 50 Year Reunion

Details to be confirmed. Please contact Lyndie Hemery: lhemery@bigpond.com or 0438 418 448

— 1983, 30 Year Reunion

Planned for later in the year. Contact Michelle (Kemeny) Fisher or Lisa (Malouf) Yazbek l.yazbek@bigpond.com

— 1988, 25 Year Reunion

Details to be confirmed. Please contact Narelle (O’Conor) Boyd: dnboyd@bigpond.com or 0405 835 559 to ensure your details are registered.

— 1993, 20 Year Reunion

Details to be confirmed, possibly October. Please contact Charlotte (Christmas) Schaefer: schaefer@iinet.net.au to ensure your details are correct.

— 1998, 15 Year Reunion

Details to be confirmed. For updates, Amelia Sage Holliday 0407 263 542 or amelia@ameliasage.com

Your Reunions

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Function Dates 2013— KOGU Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 13 February

Term 1, 6.30pm

— KOGU AGM

Tuesday, 26 February

7.30pm, Tivoli Drawing Room

— KOGU Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 13 March

Term 1, 6.30pm – Introduce new Committee Members

— KOGU Morning Tea with Year 12

Thursday, 4 April

— KOGU Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 8 May

Term 2, 6.30pm

— KOGU Tennis Day and hawthorne Cup

Friday, 17 May

— KOGU Morning Tea with Year 11

Tuesday, 4 June

— KOGU Gibbons Public Speaking

Friday, 21 June

— KOGU Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 24 July

Term 3, 6.30pm

— KOGU Gibbons Shield

Sunday, 1 September

— KOGU Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 16 October

Term 4, 6.30pm

— KOGU Vintage Lunch

Wednesday, 30 October

— KOGU Melbourne Cup Function

Tuesday, 5 November

— KOGU Committee Meeting

Wednesday, 27 November

Term 4

On the last Friday of Term 2, Kambala hosted the 125th

Anniversary Joyce Gibbons Public Speaking events. The entire Senior School gathered to hear both Junior and Senior participants speaking on topics such as sleep, dreams, music, childhood, judging others, ‘stepping stones’ and overcoming adversity.

Participants in the Junior section were Jade Hazan, Madeline Lockhart, Victoria Tsingos (Junior prize recipient) and in the Senior section – Grace Franki (Senior prize recipient), Helena Hu and Claudia Pan. Ms Josephine Martin (English Department), who coaches debating and public speaking, prepared the girls for the competition and offered behind the scenes support to the speakers. It was wonderful to see the

newest members of the Senior School – Year 7 – partake in the competition.

The Kambala Old Girl’s Union sponsors the Joyce Gibbons Public Speaking each year, providing the adjudication and prizes. This year’s adjudicators were Heather Robson ‘04, Grace Mathew ‘05, and Annie Handmer ‘11, while Julie (Kelly) Reid ‘77 (KOGU President) and Meredyth (Mason) Grogan ‘79 coordinated the event.

Following the presentations Kambala’s Director of Curriculum, Ms Carolyn Gavel and Kambala Director of Public Relations, Mrs Margaret Esdaile joined the Old Girls and Speakers in the Tivoli Drawing Room for morning tea, which gave the girls an opportunity to discuss their scores and feedback with the adjudicators.

Joyce Gibbons Public Speaking

— Grace Mathew ‘05, Claudia Pan, Helena Hu, Victoria Tsingos, Grace Franki, Jade Hazan, Heather Robson ‘04, Maddie Lockhart and Annie Handmer ‘11

The Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held on Tuesday,

February 26, 2013 at 7.30pm in the Tivoli Drawing Room.

Nominations are sought for the 2012 Committee (15), and the Kambala School Council Nominees (2). Sub-committee positions on the Association for 2013 will also be appointed at the AGM.

Items of business will include: Committee reports on the activities of the Association,

election of positions, annual financial and other financial reports and statements for year ended 31 December 2012 and any other business.

All enquiries to be made to the Secretary KOGU Incorporated, Melinda Hudson melindahudson@mac.com or c/- Anne Harris aharris@kambala.nsw.edu.au, KOGU Inc, Kambala, 794 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029.

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The Infants’ Home and Kambala have come a long way since their

association began in 1902. The Infants’ Home began as an orphanage and hospital in Darlinghurst, caring for abandoned mothers and babies, then moved to Ashfield in 1876, a few years before Miss Gurney founded Kambala in Woollahra.

In 1908 the Kambala Union decided to make endowments to a Cot Fund at the Infants’ Home in perpetuity called the Gurney-Soubeiran Cot.

Since then support for the home as taken many forms – clothes, cot covers, toys, equipment, annual cash donations and parties for the children. By the 1950’s while Miss Hawthorne

was head mistress, Kambala hosted dances to raise money for the annual endowment. These parties were reported in the Sydney Morning Herald giving lavish descriptions of the decorations and what everyone wore, including, “Miss Fifi Hawthorne wore a gown of wine coloured, crushed velvet.” In the 1950’s children’s parties were hosted at the original Massie House on Coolong Road, so toys were presented to the children from the Home who attended.

In 2012, The Home is now a centre of excellence in early childhood education and care and specialises in helping children and families facing physical, social or financial hardship.

Junior SchoolMs Jenny Holt, Head of Junior School, received 26 written ‘special requests’ from Year 6 girls, explaining why each would like to visit and work at the Infants’ Home. This was prompted by a wonderful and inspiring presentation at Kambala by Anita Kumar, CEO of the Infants’ Home. So on 26 November, our Junior School Girls read and engaged in other activities at the Infants’ Home. Photos and details will appear on Kambala View and the KOGU website.

Senior SchoolIn the Senior School, the Infants’ Home has now been incorporated into the Duke of Edinburgh program, and the Charity Prefects are organising several events in support. Girls from Year 9 studying Social Justice in Modern Australia, will be visiting to conduct projects on recycling, sustainability and woodwork with the children.

KOGU and Julie Reid have been instrumental in growing and maintaining this wonderful association and contribution to the life and community at both Kambala and the Infants’ Home.

For more information visit see Kambala and the Infants’ Home: World’s apart; so much in common, 10 September, 2012 www.infantshome.org.au

Kambala and The Infants’ home, Ashfield New Initiatives and opportunities – a special relationship continues

— Working with the children at the Infants Home in 2012

Fifty three years on… From 1959 to 2012

— 2012 Massie House Grandparents Day – Diana (Akon) Zadelis ‘59 with granddaughter Katie Bako (Yr 2) and Catherine (Saywell) Harris ‘59 with granddaughter Darcey Graham (Yr 2)

A t Massie House Grandparents Day this year an intriguing photo

was taken – Diana (Akon) Zadelis ‘59 and her granddaughter, Katie Bako together with Catherine (Saywell) Harris ‘59 and her granddaughter Darcey Graham. Darcey and Katie are together in year 2 at Massie House.

The interesting thing is that Diana and Catherine were in the same class and good friends – now their two granddaughters are also in the same class! Diana’s daughter, Sophia (Zadelis) Bako ‘86 and Catherine’s daughter, Catriona (Harris) Graham ‘92 are also Old Girls!

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Senior Athletics Champion 2012, Kambala ties...

I t was wonderful to see the Old Girls and current parents once again

playing on the Kambala Courts. The Old Girls’ Union Committee hoped to increase interest in the event on the new courts and the capacity crowd on the day was a terrific result with ten Old Girls and 14 current parents playing on the KOGU courts.

It was a very successful function, with a lovely, enthusiastic group of ladies enjoying both the tennis and the luncheon on such a glorious autumn day.

The overall winner was current parent Melissa Suriano, who received a hand woven basket and coffee donated by Louise (Rothe) Franklin ‘74 and other gifts donated by Kambala Outfitters. The winner of the Old Girls’ Hawthorne Cup was Cassandra (Patterson) Macfarlan ‘86. Julie (Kelly) Reid ‘77 (KOGU President) presented Cassandra with the Hawthorne Cup and other gifts at the conclusion of the luncheon.

During the day both Kambala Director of Public Relations, Mrs Margaret Esdaile, and Kambala Principal, Mrs Margaret White visited the KOGU Courts or the Tivoli Drawing Room to meet and chat with the players, particularly ensuring that the Old Girls felt very welcomed back at the School.

Tennis Day & hawthorne Cup

— Marianne Hoeft, Simone Zimmerman, Melissa Suriano and Amanda L’Estrange

— Heidi Onisforou, Fiona Pullen, Iona Beattie, and Amy Hyder— 1980 Old Girls: Anna (Kendall) Stranger, Jennelle Ferrier, Patria (Harris) Mann and Anne Crooks

— Julia (McCathie) Bakewell ‘81 with niece, 2012 KOGU 100m Senior Athletics Champion, Madeleine (Maddie) McCathie

Each year KOGU supports the Sports Department by providing prizes to

the 100 metre champions in the pool and on the track for both Junior and Senior School. In May, at a Senior School Assembly, the Sports Awards were presented. KOGU Committee Member, Julia (McCathie) Bakewell ‘81, very proudly presented her very sporty niece, Madeleine (Maddie) McCathie, with the 2012 KOGU 100m Senior Athletics Champion prize.

This November, Maddie attended the trials for the NSW Under 17 Netball team. She has been selected as one of 12 girls from a pool of 64 of the State’s premier players. Maddie will now play in the Australian Championships in Darwin in April 2013. We are all thrilled for Maddie and will be following her netball career.

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able to provide an insight into what it means to be part of the Kambala Community as he has experienced not only his mother but also his daughters being educated at the School. Mr Small also congratulated Mrs Margaret White on her outstanding leadership of the School during her 13 years as Principal. He noted that Margaret had provided the School with a window of twelve months to identify an appropriately qualified person to lead the School in the next phase.

Mrs Margaret White also attended the lunch and responded to Betsey (Harvey) Hunt’s proposal. Mrs White

went on to observe that at the end of 2013 she will have witnessed a year group move from Prep to Year 12, an achievement of which she is justifiably proud. Although she attended a Melbourne school, Mrs White pointed out she feels very much a part of the Kambala Community. History will dictate that Mrs White has made a strong contribution on many fronts within the School, and especially in providing a platform for the Old Girls Union to remain relevant.

Mrs White also noted that she had attended Kambala Old Girl reunions overseas and interstate during the last

12 months, and it brought to mind the words of the School song: Our paths may scatter all the worlds wide spaces.

Letters expressing delight at the spirit of the gathering and the enjoyment of the food provided were especially gratifying. A special thanks to Peggy (Winning) Formosa ‘72 for her ongoing effort to coordinate all the things that make a successful luncheon happen. The Old Girls’ Committee enjoyed the occasion as much as those attending and all look forward to next year’s Vintage Luncheon, scheduled for the last Wednesday in October, 2013.

Vintage Lunch 2012

— 1960 cohort at 2012 Vintage Lunch – from L to R: Annie (Grill) Marshall, Rosemary (Wolfe) Nettleton, Marjorie (Hess) Blanco, Irene (Parker‑Wood) Platt, Helen (Pentecost) Christie, Robin (Bray) Brindley and Bronwen (LeeLewes) Fitzgerald

The Kambala OGU held it’s 14th Vintage Lunch on Wednesday,

31 October, in the Tivoli Dining room. Attendance this year was particularly strong with almost 80 Old Girls joining the celebration.

It was especially pleasing to see the turnout from the 1947 year group, with Judy (King) Hawley stepping up to say Grace. The 1961 girls also joined for the first time and obviously enjoyed the occasion. Betsey (Harvey) Hunt ‘52, travelling up from Harrow,

Victoria, provided the proposal to the school and did so with great passion.

Our 2012 luncheon included Old Girls who had travelled long distances to be with us. Interstate visitors included those from Queensland, Victoria and South Australia, as well as many from country New South Wales, the Southern Highlands and the Blue Mountains.

The spirit over lunch justified the effort made to create this Vintage Lunch opportunity. The purpose of the lunch is to provide an annual

occasion to come together and maintain contact with one another. Kambala continues to generously support this function and considers it an important part of the Kambala School fabric.

President of the Kambala School Council, Mr Philip Small, again attended in the dual capacities of President and representing his mother Mrs Pamela (Mortlock) Small ‘45 (who was unable to attend). Mr Small was

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The Foyer of the Ann and John Lewis Music Centre provided a beautiful

backdrop to the Year 11 Morning Tea hosted by KOGU on Tuesday 5 June.

Cherie (Lucas) Tsingos ‘86 a KOGU VP did a magnificent job of running the event with Pen (Lehmann) Donaldson ‘81. We were very fortunate to have

two of the 2011 cohort return to address the girls, Maxine Verebes

and Carmen Lee.

Maxine was part of the class of 2011. She was well remembered as Gurney House captain in Year 12 and House Officer in Year 11. She was also involved in Sport and Debating. Maxine has been studying Commerce Liberal Studies, on scholarship, at The University of Sydney.

Carmen also participated in many extra-curricular activities such as netball, two Kambala Orchestras and Future Problem Solving. She is currently studying at UNSW

with a Finance Co-op scholarship and working as a receptionist at a tutoring college.

Maxine and Carmen made the event a fascinating and successful one, both personable and passionate girls, a credit to their hardwork, Kambala and their friends and families.

The Year 11 girls welcomed the opportunity to question them after their talks. Both told us how much they enjoyed returning to Kambala and appreciated the opportunity to give something back to the School.

KOGU Year 11 Morning Tea

— Vicki (Bassil) Kekatos ‘81, Maxine Verebes ‘11, Carmen Lee ‘11, Pen (Lehmann) Donaldson ‘81, Cherie (Lucas) Tsingos ‘86

— Melbourne Cup High Tea caterer and parent Ursula Choi ‘85 with Sylvia Bell

Melbourne Cup high TeaI t was less than ‘six degrees

of separation’ this year, with a wonderful warm and relaxing afternoon in the Tivoli Drawing Room. The Melbourne Cup High Tea was a true Kambala Community event, welcoming current parents, Old Girls and friends from outside Kambala. The room was full of great conversation, giggles and a sideways glance for ‘the Race that stops the Nation’. Ladies and one gentleman, genteelly sipped champagne and tea and supped on the sumptuous food prepared by Old Girl and current Year 7 parent, Ursula Zaoui ‘85. Thank you for the wonderful efforts by KOGU and Kambala representatives to make for a memorable afternoon… and see you next year.

— Linda Georgouras, Louise (Rothe) Franklin ‘74 and Heidi Cerexhe

— The KOGU Melbourne Cup – High Tea is served!

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Drama and Comedy – Louise McDonald ‘08

A t the end of Term 3, 2012, the Kambala Community, past and

present joined to thank Jayne Symon for her extraordinary contribution to Kambala and hundreds of girls during 36 years of teaching Drama, French, Religious Education and other subjects. Her most significant contribution as Head of Drama will never be forgotten by most of us.

It’s easily forgotten that teachers essentially have the power to make a difference in people’s lives, to ‘plant the seed’ that inspires a life course. The seed they plant may be a small kernel but it’s no small feat.

The first play, I ever had the chance to direct was given to me by Jayne in the house plays which she used to run annually back then. It was an incredible cloud nine experience, a shape-shifting event in my life. I directed the comedy thriller, Which Little Girl

is Going to be Next for Wentworth, and spent the week that I should have been studying for HSC assessments sourcing the appropriate materials for my set design. I remember the collective ‘wow’ that hushed across the audience when the velvet curtains opened and this experience, gave me the confident knowledge that I wanted to, and was able, to direct theatre. Only a few years later I graduated from NIDA as a director and went straight on to work with some of the key players who defined the theatre for the 21st Century. The critical thinking required when I direct, I can trace all the way back to the rigorous discussions Jaynie conducted with us in class the next day after taking us out to a wonderful night of theatre. I was taught in Jaynie’s class ‘how’ to look at the theatre and each creative component, which when working together, makes for an entire world.

And now I am only too proud to be embarking on a parallel career as a drama teacher myself, to educate, inspire and make a lasting impression on young people just like you have.

— Laurisa Poulos ‘97

My first film project was made for the HSC and led me to a degree in media and film. In the ten years since leaving school I have worked on major productions, been mentored by some of Australia’s leading film producers and produced many short films. Currently I am writing from Mexico where I’ve come to secure finance and casting for my first feature film, set in both Mexico and Australia. I thank Ms Symon for her guidance and encouragement to be daring and different during the times of doubt.

— Monique de Groot ‘02

“Imagine being confined to an inescapable space, where all of your hidden, little traits become exposed. Add two strangers and you’ve got yourself stuck in an unavoidably awkward situation. Sticky Feet is a self-contained, gritty, new physical comedy. It explores our, often hidden, inner weirdo.”

Quite a number of Kambala Old Girls are studying now at

Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst, particularly Communications and Journalism. This year, Louise graduated with a BA in Communication (Theatre/Media). Her love for physical comedy led to her co-creation and performance in Sticky Feet (2012) performed as a part of CSU’s creative arts festival, SPRUNG Festival. She has formed Sticky Feet Productions and with her colleagues from CSU, and we are pleased to congratulate them for winning the prestigious Blair Milan Scholarship awarded by the Australian Institute for the Performing Arts.

She has worked with both Makhampom Foundation in Northern Thailand and Creative Corners in Bolivia. Lou hopes to continue her work as a physical comedian and use her skills in community theatre

facilitation, both locally and abroad. She will be performing at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Tasmanian Circus Festival early in 2013.

— Louise McDonald ‘08 and Sticky Feet Productions

Kambala’s Drama Legacy: Farewell Jayne Symon

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BirthsRoxanne (Fielding) Kirkwood ‘89 gave birth to her second daughter, Sienna Paige, on 19 January, 2012.

Arnya (McLaren) Turner ‘92 and husband Ed welcomed a daughter, Molly Jane Turner, on 2 February 2012. Molly is sister to William (7) and Toby (4).

Marion Ives ‘98 and her husband Karl Hoerr are thrilled to

announce the birth of their first son. Leon Alfred Hoerr was born on 1 May. Marion has now returned part-time to her job as a TV Reporter for SBS World News Australia.

Jessica (Holland) Pratt ‘00 and husband Simon welcomed their son, Hudson George Pratt, on 13 September 2011, in Salisbury Wiltshire England. Jessica’s mother Marcia (Jones) Holland ‘72 and sister Anousha Holland ‘02 travelled to the UK for the birth. Jessica and Simon were married in 2009 at Wee Waa NSW, and are currently living in Shrewton, Wiltshire England.

Weddings Mia Surya ‘02 was married to Ningci Ho in a very moving ceremony on 9 June 2012 on the beautiful beach at Villa Hanani on Jimbaran Bay in Bali. The bride was attended by her sisters Joy ‘01 and Fay ‘10 as well as Ningci’s sister. The bride was dressed in a gorgeous dress designed by Collette Dinnigan who also dressed the bridesmaids. A sumptuous meal served on tables in the gardens for 150 people followed the ceremony. The newly weds have made their home in Jakarta.

DeathsBetty June (Levick) Chalmer ‘44 passed away peacefully on April 5, two days short of her 84th birthday. Betty was a boarder at Kambala from 1940 to 1942, having won a half scholarship. She was then offered a full scholarship to do her last two years, but unfortunately her father would not let her accept Kambala’s generous offer.

Donald Taylor “Don” Ritchie OAM passed away 13 May, aged 85, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Moya, daughters Jan (Ritchie) Quinlan ‘70, Donna (Ritchie) Brown ’73 and Sue (Ritchie) Bereny ’76, five grandchildren (Barney and Annabel Quinlan, Sigrid and Cleo Brown, Maximilian Bereny) and one great-grand child (Luella Quinlan). Over almost half a century, Don Ritchie officially rescued 160 people contemplating suicide at the edge of The Gap, near his home in Watsons Bay, although the unofficial figure is estimated to be 400 to 500. Mr Ritchie’s love for life earned him the epithet ‘Angel of The Gap’. He was a decorated war veteran who served on the HMAS Hobart in the Pacific during WWII. About 300 people, including local MP Malcolm Turnbull, gathered at the HMAS Watson Naval Chapel in Watsons Bay to farewell Mr Ritchie.

Glory Dangar McCathie ‘Peg’ passed away 11 May, aged 104 years. Wife of Jack (dec), mother/mother-in-law of Pamela (McCathie) Knock ‘50 and Graham, and Susan (McCathie) Kelly ‘54. Nanna Peg to her grandchildren Michael, Richard, Jane (Nock) Bruce ‘77, Andrew, James, Julie (Kelly) Reid ‘77, Donna (Kelly) Smith ‘78, Pamela (Kelly) Koster ‘82, her 12 great-grandchildren and their extended families. Nanna Peg will be remembered by the many boarders who enjoyed her weekend visits to Kambala, bearing Dobinson’s cakes and Perfection chocolates. Nanna Peg is very loved and sadly missed by all her knew her.

Margaret Watt Arnold ‘38 passed away in June after a short illness. Margaret was a Prefect in 1938 and a very proud Old Girl of Kambala.

Nicolle Torda ‘65 sadly passed away 3 June. Nikky had been attending regular lunches for the girls who started Kindy together in 1953. Some of Nikky’s Old Girl friends met again at Vaucluse House Tearooms where her wake was held.

Hamish Bradley Kerr, due to a tragic accident, passed away 4 June, 2012 in Walgett. Husband of Lucinda, father of George, Amelia and Isabelle. Son of Andrew and Sue, brother of Jordy (Kerr) Wickham ‘91, Asher and Luke.

Ethel (Bobby) Adler died peacefully on 11 June, at the age of 79. Bobby is survived by daughters Kathy (Adler) Shand ‘79, Roxanne (Adler) Dunkel ‘85, son Rodney and 11 grandchildren.

Martin Vlaming passed away 22 June, 2012. Husband of Patricia, father and father-in-law of Susan (Vlaming) Smith ‘67 and Russell, Sunny (Vlaming) South ‘78 and Brett. Opa to Holly, David, Tilly and Phillip. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in memory of Martin to the QHHC Charity supporting Jakarta’s orphans.

John Jones husband of Pat. Father of Julie (Jones) Armstrong ‘77 and Sally Jones ‘78. Grandfather of Daisy Armstrong ‘05, Arabella Armstrong ‘10 and Hamish Armstrong. John passed away suddenly at home on his

Births, Engagements, Marriages & Deaths

— Roxanne Fielding ‘89, announced the birth of her daughter, Sienna Paige Kirkwood

— Marion Ives ‘98 welcomes Leon Alfred Hoerr

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— Cover photo credit: The 1955 Roseby Prefects: Jan (Oscar) Clark‑Walker and Jo (Jocelyn) (Crisp) Sutherland ‘55

From the photographic collection of Anne (Hawk) Thomas ‘60

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farm at Yenda on 29 June 2012 at the grand age of 87. John’s passing was the conclusion of an amazing life well lived and he is very much missed by his family.

Pamela (Metchette) Matthews ‘48 passed away in Gosford on 1 July. Pamela was Head Girl and Wentworth House Captain in 1948, and involved with the Old Girls’ Union in the sixties, being the KOGU President in 1965 and 1966.

Margaret Mort MBE ‘35 passed away 24 July, aged 94. Sister of Mary (Mort) Mackenzie ‘36, Barbara (Mort) Thelander ‘39, Henry (decd), Stanley (decd) and Thomas (decd) and aunt to their families. She was a renowned occupational therapist for many years, publishing Retraining for the Elderly Disabled. In 1977 she was awarded an MBE and in April, 2005 she was admitted to the degree of Doctor of Health honoris causa on at the University of Newcastle. Margaret had an extensive Kambala family including Coral (Mackenzie) Marshall ‘71, Elsie Marshall ‘02, Jill Mackenzie ‘61, Jennifer (Mackenzie) Kerr ‘68, Penelope Kerr ‘90, Janie (Kerr) Johnston ‘91, Katrina (Kerr) Brooker ‘93, Rebecca (Kerr) Guilfoyle ‘93, Marjorie Mackenzie ‘34, Edna (Monk) Mitchell

‘40, Davida (Monk) Winning ‘42, Marjorie (Monk) Meddows ‘44, Connie (Monk) Nicolson ‘45, Peggy (Winning) Formosa ‘72 and Georgina Formosa ‘11. Her brother Stanley Wallace Mort attended Kambala Kindergarten held in the overflow. Margaret was House Captain (Wentworth) and Prefect in both 1934 and 1935.

Anthea (Triggs) Rawlinson ‘59 passed away at home on August 19, 2012. Aged 71 years. Late of Arcadia, formerly of Rose Bay. Wife of John, mum of Emma, Julie and Kate, grandmother of Zara, Brooke, Pierce and Laura. Sister of Jane (Triggs) Tanner ‘51 (dec) and Susan (Triggs) Richards ‘54.

Edith Spira passed away 5 September, 2012. Wife of Jacques, mother of Jacqueline (Spira) Chater ‘61, Yvonne (Spira) Reynolds ‘68, John and Tony. Adoring grandmother of Michelle, Ben, Katie, Asher, Louis, Andrew and James. Great-grandmother of Erin and Elena.

(Lucille) Miriam (Hillier) Throsby ‘27 passed away in early September, late of Burradoo. Mother of Brock and Tim and grandmother to Laura. Sadly missed by Sue and Sylvie.

Stephen George Rose aged 81 years, passed away peacefully at home on 18 September, surrounded by his family. Husband to Stella, father of Dianne (Rose) Pembroke ‘76, Lynda (Rose) Tamsett ‘78, Elizabeth (Rose) Miller ‘81, Natalie (Rose) Best ‘84, George and Byron, father-in-law to Rachel (Jones) Rose ‘88, Katrina, Richard, Greg, Brenden and Andrew. Grandfather to 20; the youngest, Claudia Rose (daughter of Byron and Rachel), will be attending Kambala in 2014.

Joan Marjorie (Christmas) Robertson ‘48 of Bowral, passed away 3 November. Wife of Andrew (dec). Mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Anne, Christine and Andrew, Ruth, Diana and David, grandma of their families.

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