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Lenore Thompson:
Lighting the Way for Past Pupils
Lenore’s connection with All
Hallows’ School began over 60
years ago in 1959 when she
commenced her studies as a
boarder, and later as a ‘day girl’.
Lenore joined the Association
following completion of her
schooling in 1964 and for the past 22 years, she held the
busy roles of Past Pupils’ Liaison as well as Foundation
Office Manager, both on a part-time basis.
Lenore’s enduring love for All Hallows and the past pupils
community inspired her to work with great dedication
to fulfil the aims of the Association. She has been the
constant voice and face of the Association, greeting and
advising generations of past pupils, representing the
Association within the School and wider community and
providing sage guidance and practical support to the
succession of past pupils’ committees. Lenore is guided
by her strong Christian faith and is always ready to offer
a listening ear, personal kindness, care and friendship
to those she meets. Her quiet, self-effacing outward
manner is complemented by her inner strength and
devotion to people and issues close to her heart.
AHS
VOICES
will be back!
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As Catherine O’Kane said during her address at the
Association’s Biennial General Meeting: ‘Perhaps
unsurprisingly, the meaning of the name Lenore is “light,
torch, bright”. Clearly, it was your destiny, Lenore, to be a
beacon for the All Hallows’ community, lighting the way
home for all those who have passed through our gates.’
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The Past Pupils’ Association
gratefully
acknowledges
the
distinguished contribution of
Lenore Thompson, our former
Past Pupils’ Liaison.
Lenore’s enduring love
for All Hallows’ and the
past pupils community
inspired her to work with
great dedication
In late 2019, Lenore decided to resign from the role
of Past Pupils’ Liaison, while continuing as Foundation
Office Manager, to enjoy a greater work-life balance. We
are delighted that she has agreed to remain as a member
of the Association’s Committee so that we can continue
to draw on her wisdom and enjoy her friendship. We
wish Lenore abundant blessings for the future.
COVID-19 restrictions may have kept us
quiet in 2020, but we plan to return in
bigger and better voice in 2021.
Stay tuned for the return of AHS Voices details will be released at a later date.
A note from Lenore:
In Grateful Appreciation
To begin from my first day would be impossible, but I
would like to say that I have totally enjoyed working
as School Liaison for the past pupils. It has been very
rewarding for me, and I have had the pleasure of
meeting so many of our ladies. To the Presidents and
committee members over the last 23 years, my sincere
thanks for their never-ending support during this time.
In 2025, the Past Pupils’ Association will mark its
centenary, and I wish them well as they prepare for
this significant milestone.
I am also incredibly grateful to Sr Anne O’Farrell, Dr
Lee-Anne Perry and Mrs Catherine O’Kane for allowing
me the opportunity to pursue this journey. When I
asked Catherine if I could reduce my hours by dividing
my duties she was most gracious, but said the decision
as to which role I continued to work in was mine. I
must say it was one of the most difficult decisions in
my working career. I opted to keep my position with
the Foundation as I was employed in that role initially.
I would like to sign off with one of my favourite
Catherine McAuley sayings—’Try to meet everything
with peace and love’.
It has been a wonderful journey being part of the All
Hallows’ past pupils’ community and one which will
always remain close to my heart.
I also extend my very best wishes to Maree Nugent
(School Liaison). I am sure Maree will enjoy supporting
the past pupils as much as I did.
Blessings to each of you and my best wishes.
Lenore Thompson