TheHallowian-2021Vol2 - Flipbook - Page 3
“Our newly elected committee are set to achieve great things in 2022
and in a year where our focus has been ‘hope’, we really do hope to
see you all next year.”
From the President:
Welcome
In 1861 the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Brisbane to
scene of tents and scattered buildings. They soon
established the first secondary school for girls in
Queensland. From this historical moment, during
our school’s 160 year journey to 2021, students have
been educated to embrace their futures confidently
and to live lives of faith, compassion, learning and
leadership. These skills have been put to the test in
another roller coaster year for all.
We were fortunate to host our International
Women’s’ Day Breakfast and Welcome Back event
for last year’s Graduates early in 2021. Due to the
overwhelming positive feedback and success of
these functions, they will both return in 2022 and go
on to be annual events for the PPA. Our fingers are
crossed for a successful launch of “Connect Blue” on
4th June 2022. We will also be conducting a ”Sisters
in Law” Career networking event that will hopefully
inform and open doors for our students. Most of all
we really hope to return to an in person Reunion
Day and Annual Mass and Morning Tea. A very big
thank you to Bridget Delahunty and Libby Brown for
setting our events up for next year.
Whilst we haven’t been able to meet in person,
we have been so lucky to stay connected with you
online and I’d like to thank the school’s comms team
along with committee members Maree Nugent,
Gabrielle Goulding and Catherine Bonifant for the
outstanding efforts to keep us all in the loop.
Thank you to Felicity Frances and Sarah Fraser who
have done marvellous jobs as Secretary and Treasurer
and to Gabrielle Goulding her commitment to the
role of Vice President. We are also grateful to Maree
Nugent who as School Liaison always shares our vision
and purpose and helps us to get things done.
This year we farewelled long serving committee
members Lenore Thompson, Libby Brown and Carmel
Muscillo. These ladies have devoted many years to
the Past Pupils’ Association, fulfilling many roles over
their tenures. Thank you as well to outgoing members
Rebecca Cronin, Stephanie Jackson and Louise Mc
Ewan for their involvement with our committee. We
are most grateful for the valuable contribution you
have all made and wish you all the best in the future.
Our newly elected committee are set to achieve great
things in 2022 and in a year where our focus has been
‘hope’, we really do hope to see you all next year.
I wish you and your families many blessing this
Christmas and hope that you all stay safe and enjoy the
holiday season.
Tron Fisher
With the absence of or Merchandise stalls
throughout the year, I’d like to thank those who
have continued to support us through the online
store. Our team has done a great job keeping us
stocked up and have been working on some exciting
additions to our range in the New Year. Thank you to
Anne Goulding, Neva Wethereld, Carmel Muscillo,
Catherine Clemot for the time you’ve spent looking
after our merchandise.
2021 | The Hallowian
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