St Catherine's School, Toorak
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St Catherine's School is an independent
, non-denominational, Christian day
and boarding school
for girls, located in Toorak
, an inner south-eastern suburb
of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Established in 1896 as Castlemaine Ladies' College, the school
has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 730 students from Pre-School to Year 12, including 80 boarders, on a 2.9 hectare
campus. Boarding students come to St Catherine's from country Victoria, interstate and overseas.
St Catherine's is a member of the Junior School Heads Association of Australia
(JSHAA), the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia, the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria (AISV), the Australian Boarding Schools Association, and a founding member of Girls Sport Victoria
(GSV).
In October 2007, Mrs Sylvia Walton AO
was appointed as the twelfth Principal of St Catherine's School.
.
At the instigation of Henry Langley, the first Anglican Bishop
of Bendigo
, his daughters, Ruth, Aphra and Nona took over the school in 1903. The Langley sisters later changed the School's name to Castlemaine Girls' College, and in 1911 to St Catherine's Girls College, Castlemaine, after the Anglican School St Catherine's School
at Waverley
in Sydney, where Ruth and Nona Langley had been educated.
In 1920, St Catherine's School moved to Williams Road in Melbourne, where 48 pupils were enrolled. Ruth Langley had been joined in 1919 by Flora Templeton, who came as co-Principal from Blair School, at St Georges Road, Toorak
, with her students.
In 1922, St Catherine's Grammar School had 80 students, and in need of more accommodation
, Miss Langley and Miss Templeton purchased "Kilbride House", formerly known as "Beaulieu", at 17 Heyington Place, Toorak
. The building was ultimately re-named "Sherren House", in recognition of Mrs Ruby Lawrence (née Sherren), who was the schools Matron
from 1923 to 1946. Flora Templeton died in 1931, but Ruth Langley continued the administration
of the School, appointing Edna Holmes as Headmistress. After Ruth Langley's death in 1933, her sister Miss Hilda Langley became Principal.
In 1942, World War II
saw the School buildings requisitioned as a residence for the W.A.A.A.F.
St Catherine's found a temporary home at Mountain Grand, Warburton
, and returned to Heyington Place in 1943. In 1944 Miss Sophie Borland was appointed Headmistress and worked with Hilda Langley as Principal until the end of 1947, when the trustee of the late Ruth Langley decided to hand control of the School to a Council
. The first Chairman of the Council was The Right Reverend John McKie, Bishop of Geelong
.
In 1948, Barbreck, at 33 Heyington Place, was acquired for use as a Junior School
, making possible further extensions to the Secondary School
, and pupil numbers increased to about 400.
In 1950 Miss Mary Davis was appointed as Principal and Headmistress. In 1957, Hilda Langley died, ending the Langley family's long association with the School. Mrs R Ann Baylis served as Principal from 1971–77, and her two daughters attended the school. In 1977 Miss Dorothy Pizzey was appointed to this post.
Beginning in 2006, the school offered the IB Primary Years Programme
campus
, in suburban Toorak, 6 km south-east of the Melbourne city centre
. The school comprises the Early Learning Centre
, the Junior School
and the Senior School
.
Classroom Music
Classroom Music forms a part of the core curriculum from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 8. Girls of all ages are encouraged to learn an instrument and to join the choirs, ensembles, orchestras and bands which rehearse and perform regularly.
In Years 7 & 8, students develop music appreciation, performance skills and explore a wide variety of music technology programs available through our keyboard laboratory.
From Year 9 onwards, Music becomes an elective and VCE subject with emphases on developing performance, composition and analysis skills.
Instrumental Program
All students have the opportunity to learn a stringed instrument in Year 2, recorder in Year 3 and a brass or woodwind instrument in Year 5. These small group lessons allow students a ‘hands-on' experience including opportunities to perform throughout the year.
The School also offers a comprehensive Instrumental Program in all instrument families (including string, woodwind, brass, voice, percussion and keyboard instruments) where students learn with specialist teachers in classical and contemporary styles. Individual tuition from highly qualified specialist instrumental staff is available on the following instruments:
Violin, Viola, ‘Cello, Double Bass,
Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone,
Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Piano, Harpsichord,
Recorder,
Classical singing, Jazz singing
Guitar,
Harp,
Percussion,
Theory,
Choirs and Ensembles
The Ensemble Program provides a fantastic array of ensemble opportunities from classical to contemporary. The list of ensembles includes choirs, orchestras, concert bands, string, woodwind, brass and percussion ensembles, chamber groups and contemporary groups.
The Epstein Singers,
àBeckett Strings,
Junior Concert Band,
Suzuki ‘Cellos,
Suzuki Violins,
Flute Group,
Percussion & Recorder Ensemble,
Chamber Ensembles,
The Langley Singers - Prep to Year 2,
Heyington Choir - Years 3 and 4 Choir,
Barbreck Choir - Years 5 and 6 Choir,
Jorgensen Orchestra,
Senior School Concert Band,
Gallery Strings,
Wallfisch Strings,
Funk Band,
Sherren Singers,
Chamber Flutes,
Senior Choir,
Viva Voci,
Stage Band,
Brass Ensemble,
Percussion Ensemble,
Baroque Ensemble,
Jazz Vocal Ensemble,
Years 7 and 8 Flute Ensemble,
and small chamber ensembles
An extensive performance program enables all students to participate in a wide variety of concerts and recitals including the Annual Gala Concert, Twilight Concert, Instrumental Recitals, Barbreck Concert, Barbreck Recitals, Masterclasses, Jazz Cabaret evenings and music theatre performances. Students also perform at the School's Church Services, Speech Night, Assemblies and many other School events both at School and in the community.
, the St Catherine's Old Girls' Association Inc. Some notable St Catherine's Old Girls' include:
Academic
Business
Community and philanthropy
Entertainment, media and the arts
Medicine and science
Politics, public service and the law
Royalty
Sport
Independent school
An independent school is a school that is independent in its finances and governance; it is not dependent upon national or local government for financing its operations, nor reliant on taxpayer contributions, and is instead funded by a combination of tuition charges, gifts, and in some cases the...
, non-denominational, Christian day
Day school
A day school—as opposed to a boarding school—is an institution where children are given educational instruction during the day and after which children/teens return to their homes...
and boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
for girls, located in Toorak
Toorak, Victoria
Toorak is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district located on a rise on the south side of a bend in the Yarra River. Its Local Government Area is the City of Stonnington...
, an inner south-eastern suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Established in 1896 as Castlemaine Ladies' College, the school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
has a non-selective enrolment policy and currently caters for approximately 730 students from Pre-School to Year 12, including 80 boarders, on a 2.9 hectare
Hectare
The hectare is a metric unit of area defined as 10,000 square metres , and primarily used in the measurement of land. In 1795, when the metric system was introduced, the are was defined as being 100 square metres and the hectare was thus 100 ares or 1/100 km2...
campus. Boarding students come to St Catherine's from country Victoria, interstate and overseas.
St Catherine's is a member of the Junior School Heads Association of Australia
Junior School Heads Association of Australia
The Independent Primary School Heads of Australia formerly Junior School Heads Association of Australia , is an incorporated body representing the heads of independent primary schools in Australia....
(JSHAA), the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia, the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria (AISV), the Australian Boarding Schools Association, and a founding member of Girls Sport Victoria
Girls Sport Victoria
Girls' Sport Victoria was established in 2001, and is one of the largest independent school sporting association in Victoria, with 24 member schools from around Melbourne....
(GSV).
In October 2007, Mrs Sylvia Walton AO
Order of Australia
The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
was appointed as the twelfth Principal of St Catherine's School.
History
St Catherine's School was founded as Castlemaine Ladies' College in 1896, by Miss Jeanie Hood in Templeton Street, CastlemaineCastlemaine, Victoria
Castlemaine is a city in Victoria, Australia, in the Goldfields region of Victoria about 120 kilometres northwest by road from Melbourne, and about 40 kilometres from the major provincial centre of Bendigo. It is the administrative and economic centre of the Shire of Mount Alexander. The...
.
At the instigation of Henry Langley, the first Anglican Bishop
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
of Bendigo
Bendigo, Victoria
Bendigo is a major regional city in the state of Victoria, Australia, located very close to the geographical centre of the state and approximately north west of the state capital Melbourne. It is the second largest inland city and fourth most populous city in the state. The estimated urban...
, his daughters, Ruth, Aphra and Nona took over the school in 1903. The Langley sisters later changed the School's name to Castlemaine Girls' College, and in 1911 to St Catherine's Girls College, Castlemaine, after the Anglican School St Catherine's School
St Catherine's School, Sydney
St Catherine's School is an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school for girls, located in Waverley, an eastern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia....
at Waverley
Waverley, New South Wales
Waverley is an eastern suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Waverley is located 7 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Waverley Council....
in Sydney, where Ruth and Nona Langley had been educated.
In 1920, St Catherine's School moved to Williams Road in Melbourne, where 48 pupils were enrolled. Ruth Langley had been joined in 1919 by Flora Templeton, who came as co-Principal from Blair School, at St Georges Road, Toorak
Toorak, Victoria
Toorak is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district located on a rise on the south side of a bend in the Yarra River. Its Local Government Area is the City of Stonnington...
, with her students.
In 1922, St Catherine's Grammar School had 80 students, and in need of more accommodation
Lodging
Lodging is a type of residential accommodation. People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day need lodging for sleep, rest, safety, shelter from cold temperatures or rain, storage of luggage and access to common household functions.Lodgings may be self catering in which case no...
, Miss Langley and Miss Templeton purchased "Kilbride House", formerly known as "Beaulieu", at 17 Heyington Place, Toorak
Toorak, Victoria
Toorak is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district located on a rise on the south side of a bend in the Yarra River. Its Local Government Area is the City of Stonnington...
. The building was ultimately re-named "Sherren House", in recognition of Mrs Ruby Lawrence (née Sherren), who was the schools Matron
Matron
Matron is the job title of a very senior nurse in several countries, including the United Kingdom, its former colonies, including the Republic of Ireland, although the title Clinical Nurse Manager has become acceptable as an alternative.-History:...
from 1923 to 1946. Flora Templeton died in 1931, but Ruth Langley continued the administration
Academic administration
An academic administration is a branch of university or college employees responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the institution and separate from the faculty or academics, although some personnel may have joint responsibilities...
of the School, appointing Edna Holmes as Headmistress. After Ruth Langley's death in 1933, her sister Miss Hilda Langley became Principal.
In 1942, World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
saw the School buildings requisitioned as a residence for the W.A.A.A.F.
Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
The Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force was formed in March 1941 after considerable lobbying by women keen to serve and by the Chief of the Air Staff who wanted to release male personnel serving in Australia for service overseas. The WAAAF was the first and largest of the World War II...
St Catherine's found a temporary home at Mountain Grand, Warburton
Warburton, Victoria
Warburton is a town in Victoria, Australia, 72 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. At the 2006 Census, Warburton had a population of 2288....
, and returned to Heyington Place in 1943. In 1944 Miss Sophie Borland was appointed Headmistress and worked with Hilda Langley as Principal until the end of 1947, when the trustee of the late Ruth Langley decided to hand control of the School to a Council
Committee
A committee is a type of small deliberative assembly that is usually intended to remain subordinate to another, larger deliberative assembly—which when organized so that action on committee requires a vote by all its entitled members, is called the "Committee of the Whole"...
. The first Chairman of the Council was The Right Reverend John McKie, Bishop of Geelong
Geelong, Victoria
Geelong is a port city located on Corio Bay and the Barwon River, in the state of Victoria, Australia, south-west of the state capital; Melbourne. It is the second most populated city in Victoria and the fifth most populated non-capital city in Australia...
.
In 1948, Barbreck, at 33 Heyington Place, was acquired for use as a Junior School
Junior school
A junior school is a type of school which caters for children, often between the ages of 7 and 11.-Australia:In Australia, a junior school is usually a part of a private school that educates children between the ages of 5 and 12....
, making possible further extensions to the Secondary School
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
, and pupil numbers increased to about 400.
In 1950 Miss Mary Davis was appointed as Principal and Headmistress. In 1957, Hilda Langley died, ending the Langley family's long association with the School. Mrs R Ann Baylis served as Principal from 1971–77, and her two daughters attended the school. In 1977 Miss Dorothy Pizzey was appointed to this post.
Beginning in 2006, the school offered the IB Primary Years Programme
IB Primary Years Programme
The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is an educational programme managed by the International Baccalaureate for students aged 3 to 11. While the programme prepares students for the IB Middle Years Programme, it is not a prerequisite for it...
Campus
St Catherine's School is located on a single 2.9 hectareHectare
The hectare is a metric unit of area defined as 10,000 square metres , and primarily used in the measurement of land. In 1795, when the metric system was introduced, the are was defined as being 100 square metres and the hectare was thus 100 ares or 1/100 km2...
campus
Campus
A campus is traditionally the land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls and park-like settings...
, in suburban Toorak, 6 km south-east of the Melbourne city centre
Melbourne city centre
Melbourne City Centre is an area of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is not to be confused with the larger local government area of the City of Melbourne...
. The school comprises the Early Learning Centre
Early Learning Centre
The Early Learning Centre is a British chain of shops selling toys for very young children.-History:Originally set up as a mail order company in 1974 and was always based near Swindon; by 1980 it had ten shops; and it has grown to include 215 shops in the UK and over 80 in 19 other countries such...
, the Junior School
Junior school
A junior school is a type of school which caters for children, often between the ages of 7 and 11.-Australia:In Australia, a junior school is usually a part of a private school that educates children between the ages of 5 and 12....
and the Senior School
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
.
Music
St Catherine's offers a dynamic and enriching Music program. With an extensive classroom curriculum and thriving instrumental program, an exciting range of opportunities for both individual and ensemble performance are available.Classroom Music
Classroom Music forms a part of the core curriculum from the Early Learning Centre through to Year 8. Girls of all ages are encouraged to learn an instrument and to join the choirs, ensembles, orchestras and bands which rehearse and perform regularly.
In Years 7 & 8, students develop music appreciation, performance skills and explore a wide variety of music technology programs available through our keyboard laboratory.
From Year 9 onwards, Music becomes an elective and VCE subject with emphases on developing performance, composition and analysis skills.
Instrumental Program
All students have the opportunity to learn a stringed instrument in Year 2, recorder in Year 3 and a brass or woodwind instrument in Year 5. These small group lessons allow students a ‘hands-on' experience including opportunities to perform throughout the year.
The School also offers a comprehensive Instrumental Program in all instrument families (including string, woodwind, brass, voice, percussion and keyboard instruments) where students learn with specialist teachers in classical and contemporary styles. Individual tuition from highly qualified specialist instrumental staff is available on the following instruments:
Violin, Viola, ‘Cello, Double Bass,
Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone,
Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Piano, Harpsichord,
Recorder,
Classical singing, Jazz singing
Guitar,
Harp,
Percussion,
Theory,
Choirs and Ensembles
The Ensemble Program provides a fantastic array of ensemble opportunities from classical to contemporary. The list of ensembles includes choirs, orchestras, concert bands, string, woodwind, brass and percussion ensembles, chamber groups and contemporary groups.
The Epstein Singers,
àBeckett Strings,
Junior Concert Band,
Suzuki ‘Cellos,
Suzuki Violins,
Flute Group,
Percussion & Recorder Ensemble,
Chamber Ensembles,
The Langley Singers - Prep to Year 2,
Heyington Choir - Years 3 and 4 Choir,
Barbreck Choir - Years 5 and 6 Choir,
Jorgensen Orchestra,
Senior School Concert Band,
Gallery Strings,
Wallfisch Strings,
Funk Band,
Sherren Singers,
Chamber Flutes,
Senior Choir,
Viva Voci,
Stage Band,
Brass Ensemble,
Percussion Ensemble,
Baroque Ensemble,
Jazz Vocal Ensemble,
Years 7 and 8 Flute Ensemble,
and small chamber ensembles
An extensive performance program enables all students to participate in a wide variety of concerts and recitals including the Annual Gala Concert, Twilight Concert, Instrumental Recitals, Barbreck Concert, Barbreck Recitals, Masterclasses, Jazz Cabaret evenings and music theatre performances. Students also perform at the School's Church Services, Speech Night, Assemblies and many other School events both at School and in the community.
Notable alumnae
Alumnae of St Catherine's School are known as 'Old Girls', and may elect to join the schools' alumni associationAlumni association
An alumni association is an association of graduates or, more broadly, of former students. In the United Kingdom and the United States, alumni of universities, colleges, schools , fraternities, and sororities often form groups with alumni from the same organisation...
, the St Catherine's Old Girls' Association Inc. Some notable St Catherine's Old Girls' include:
Academic
- Margaret Loch Kiddle - HistorianHistorianA historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
(also attended Melbourne Girls Grammar SchoolMelbourne Girls Grammar SchoolMelbourne Girls Grammar School , is an independent, Anglican, day and boarding school for girls, located in South Yarra, an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia....
) - Alison Patrick (née Hamer) - HistorianHistorianA historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
and first female Head of History at Melbourne University - Susan RichardsonSusan RichardsonSusan Richardson is an American actress, best known for her role as Susan Bradford on the television series Eight is Enough, which she played from 1977 to 1981....
- ProfessorProfessorA professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of Labour EconomicsLabour economicsLabor economics seeks to understand the functioning and dynamics of the market for labor. Labor markets function through the interaction of workers and employers...
and Director of the National Institute of Labour Studies at Flinders UniversityFlinders UniversityFlinders University, , is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century.The university has established a reputation as a leading research...
; Commissioner, Essential Services Commission of South Australia; Author (also attended PreshilPreshilPreshil, or The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School, is an independent, co-educational, non-denominational, Progressive, school located in Kew, an eastern suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Founded in the early 1930s by Margaret J. R. Lyttle...
)
Business
- Natalie Bloom - Owner and Founder of Bloom (CosmeticsCosmeticsCosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and...
); Victorian Young Australian of the YearAustralian of the YearSince 1960 the Australian of the Year Award has been part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day , during which time the award has grown steadily in significance to become Australia’s pre-eminent award. The Australian of the Year announcement has become a very prominent part of the annual...
1997 - Margaret Florence Darling AMOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
(née Anderson) - Company Director; Grazier; Former Patron of the Australian Garden Historical Society; Former Vice-President of the National Trust of AustraliaNational Trust of AustraliaThe Australian Council of National Trusts is the peak body for community-based, non-government organisations committed to promoting and conserving Australia's indigenous, natural and historic heritage....
(Vic.); Attained rank of Third OfficerThird OfficerThird Officer may refer to:*Third Officer , a rarely used rank in civil aviation companies*Third mate, a merchant marine rank*A rank in the Women's Royal Naval Service corresponding to Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy...
in the Women's Royal Australian Naval ServiceWomen's Royal Australian Naval ServiceThe Service was established in April 1941 when the Royal Australian Navy enrolled 14 women at HMAS Harman, the wireless telegraphy station near Canberra. Two women were stewards, and 12 trained as telegraphists... - Sandra Forbes - Arts and Publishing Consultant; Editor of the 'TAASA Review'; Former Executive OfficerExecutive officerAn executive officer is generally a person responsible for running an organization, although the exact nature of the role varies depending on the organization.-Administrative law:...
of the Literature Program Australia Council; Former Member of the Australian National Commission for UNESCOUNESCOThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations... - Sophie Holt - Granddaughter of former Prime MinisterPrime ministerA prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
Harold HoltHarold HoltHarold Edward Holt, CH was an Australian politician and the 17th Prime Minister of Australia.His term as Prime Minister was brought to an early and dramatic end in December 1967 when he disappeared while swimming at Cheviot Beach near Portsea, Victoria, and was presumed drowned.Holt spent 32 years...
and Country RoadCountry RoadCountry Road is an upscale store located in Australia and New Zealand clothing retailer, with 68 free standing stores and 77 department store concessions. It is traded on the Australian Stock Exchange, with South African company Woolworths Holdings Limited owning 88%...
fashion designer - Merran Kelsall - Chairman, Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, Public Transport Industry OmbudsmanOmbudsmanAn ombudsman is a person who acts as a trusted intermediary between an organization and some internal or external constituency while representing not only but mostly the broad scope of constituent interests...
(Victoria) and Professional Indemnity Insurance Company Australia Pty Limited; Director, Melbourne Water Corporation and Cuscal Ltd; TrusteeTrusteeTrustee is a legal term which, in its broadest sense, can refer to any person who holds property, authority, or a position of trust or responsibility for the benefit of another...
of the National Gallery of VictoriaNational Gallery of VictoriaThe National Gallery of Victoria is an art gallery and museum in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1861, it is the oldest and the largest public art gallery in Australia. Since December 2003, NGV has operated across two sites... - Felicity Jane Singleton AMOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
- Managing Director of Jane Singleton Public Affairs Pty Ltd; CEO of the Australian Reproductive HealthReproductive healthWithin the framework of the World Health Organization's definition of health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, reproductive health, or sexual health/hygiene, addresses the reproductive processes, functions and system...
Alliance
Community and philanthropy
- Lady Anna Cowen - Former President of the World Education Fellowship (Queensland); Wife of former Governor-GeneralGovernor-General of AustraliaThe Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the representative in Australia at federal/national level of the Australian monarch . He or she exercises the supreme executive power of the Commonwealth...
, Sir Zelman CowenZelman CowenSir Zelman Cowen, was the 19th Governor-General of Australia. He is currently the oldest living former Governor-General of Australia.-Early life:...
(also attended Shelford Girls' GrammarShelford Girls' GrammarShelford Girls' Grammar is an independent, Anglican, day school for girls, located in Caulfield, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Established in 1898, the school currently caters for approximately 600 students from pre-school to year 12....
) - Dame Elisabeth MurdochElisabeth Murdoch (senior)Dame Elisabeth Joy Murdoch AC, DBE is an Australian philanthropist. She is the widow of Australian newspaper publisher Sir Keith Murdoch, and the mother of international media proprietor Rupert Murdoch. When Keith Murdoch was knighted, in 1933, she was styled Lady Murdoch...
ACCompanions of the Order of AustraliaThis is a list of Companions of the Order of Australia.Notes:- Government Gazette special announcements :- It's an Honour :* * * **There are currently 427 entries in this list....
DBEOrder of the British EmpireThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
- PhilanthropistPhilanthropistA philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
, widow of Australian newspaper publisherMedia proprietorA media proprietor is a person who controls, either through personal ownership or a dominant position in any media enterprise. Those with significant control of a public company in the mass media may also be called "media moguls", "tycoons", "barons", or "bosses".The figure of the media proprietor...
Sir Keith MurdochKeith MurdochSir Keith Arthur Murdoch was an Australian journalist and the father of Rupert Murdoch, the CEO and Chairman of News Corp.-Life and career:Murdoch was born in Melbourne in 1885, the son of Annie and the Rev...
and mother of international media proprietor Rupert MurdochRupert MurdochKeith Rupert Murdoch, AC, KSG is an Australian-American business magnate. He is the founder and Chairman and CEO of , the world's second-largest media conglomerate.... - Jill Reichstein - Chair of the Reichstein Foundation; Helped establish the first women's refugeWomen's shelterA women's shelter is a place of temporary refuge and support for women escaping violent or abusive situations, such as rape, and domestic violence....
in Victoria; Developed community childcareChildcareChild care means caring for and supervising child/children usually from 0–13 years of age. In the United States child care is increasingly referred to as early childhood education due to the understanding of the impact of early experiences of the developing child...
for the City of BrunswickCity of BrunswickThe City of Brunswick is the name of a former Local Government Area in the inner-northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It comprised the suburbs of Brunswick, Brunswick East and West Brunswick...
; Co-ordinated Victorian Cooperative of Children's Services for Ethnic Groups; Past PresidentPresidentA president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
and a Board Member of Philanthropy Australia - Lady Marigold Merlyn Baillieu Southey ACCompanions of the Order of AustraliaThis is a list of Companions of the Order of Australia.Notes:- Government Gazette special announcements :- It's an Honour :* * * **There are currently 427 entries in this list....
- Lieutenant GovernorLieutenant governorA lieutenant governor or lieutenant-governor is a high officer of state, whose precise role and rank vary by jurisdiction, but is often the deputy or lieutenant to or ranking under a governor — a "second-in-command"...
of Victoria; President of the St Catherine's School Foundation; Director of the Myer Foundation; Former Director of the MyerMyerMyer is Australia's largest department store chain, retailing a broad range of merchandise including women's, men's and children's clothing, footwear and accessories; cosmetics and fragrance; homewares; electrical; furniture and bedding; toys; books and stationery; food and confectionery; and...
Family Company; Recipient of the Centenary MedalCentenary MedalThe Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government...
2003; Daughter of Sidney Baevski MyerSidney MyerSidney Baevski Myer was a Russian Australian businessman and philanthropist, best known for creating Myer, Australia's largest chain of department stores.-Early life:...
and Dame Margery Merlyn Baillieu MyerMerlyn MyerDame Margery Merlyn Baillieu Myer DBE , best known as Merlyn Myer, was an Australian philanthropist, who was knighted in recognition of her charitable work.... - Pamela Myer Warrender - Author; Honorary Life Member, Committee for Melbourne; Founder and former Director of the Committee for Melbourne; Former Chairman of the Museum of Modern Art and Design Australia; Daughter of Sir Norman Myer
Entertainment, media and the arts
- Celia Ann Burrell AMOrder of AustraliaThe Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established on 14 February 1975 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, "for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service"...
- AuthorAuthorAn author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
, IllustratorIllustratorAn Illustrator is a narrative artist who specializes in enhancing writing by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text...
, Photographer; Director of El Questro PublishingPublishingPublishing is the process of production and dissemination of literature or information—the activity of making information available to the general public... - Patricia Alison Miller (Sally) Chirnside - 1st female committee member of the Victoria Racing Club or a principal racing club in Australia 1992-2003.
- Ann Rachel Church - Set and costume designer
- Anne Elder - Ballet dancer and PoetPoetA poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
; Namesake of the Anne Elder AwardAnne Elder AwardThe Anne Elder Trust Fund Award for poetry is administered by the Victorian branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers and is awarded annually, as the Anne Elder Award, for the best first book of poetry published in Australia. It was established in 1976 and currently has a prize of A$1000 for...
(Prefect and Dux 1936) - Diane Holuigue - Chef, Author, Food editor for the Weekend Australian, and Australian Magazine
- Sunday ReedSunday ReedSunday Reed was notable for supporting and collecting Australian art with her husband John Reed.-Personal history:...
- Supporter and collecter of Australian art and culture; Wife of art editor, John ReedJohn Reed (art patron)John Reed was an Australian art editor and patron, notable for supporting and collecting of Australian art and culture with his wife Sunday Reed.... - Elyne Mitchell (née Chauvel) - Author of acclaimed 'The Silver Brumby' series and other works.
Medicine and science
- Joanne Wainer - Social scientistSocial ScientistSocial Scientist is a New Delhi based journal in social sciences and humanities published since 1972....
and Senior LecturerLecturerLecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
at Monash UniversityMonash UniversityMonash University is a public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and the ASAIHL....
School of Rural Health; Helped establish Australia's first publicly acknowledged abortion clinicAbortion clinicAn abortion clinic is a medical facility that primarily performs or specializes in abortions. Such clinics may be public medical centers or private medical practices.-Canada:*There were 197 abortion providers in Canada in 2001....
; Awarded Human RightsHuman rightsHuman rights are "commonly understood as inalienable fundamental rights to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being." Human rights are thus conceived as universal and egalitarian . These rights may exist as natural rights or as legal rights, in both national...
award by Amnesty InternationalAmnesty InternationalAmnesty International is an international non-governmental organisation whose stated mission is "to conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights, and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated."Following a publication of Peter Benenson's...
(Victoria) for work for women's reproductive rightsReproductive rightsReproductive rights are legal rights and freedoms relating to reproduction and reproductive health. The World Health Organization defines reproductive rights as follows:...
1999
Politics, public service and the law
- Her Hon.The HonourableThe prefix The Honourable or The Honorable is a style used before the names of certain classes of persons. It is considered an honorific styling.-International diplomacy:...
JudgeJudgeA judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
Jane Campton - JudgeJudgeA judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
of the County Court of VictoriaCounty Court of VictoriaThe County Court of Victoria was established in 1852 by the County Courts Act 1852. The court has jurisdiction in the State of Victoria, Australia... - Sophie MirabellaSophie MirabellaSophie Mirabella is an Australian federal politician. She has been a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives since 2001, representing the Division of Indi, Victoria...
(née Panopoulos) - LiberalLiberal Party of AustraliaThe Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office...
MP and Monarchist (also attended Albert Park High School) - Wendy Wilmoth - County Court judge and former deputy coronerCoronerA coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws...
- Lady April Hamer (née Mackintosh) - Wife of Sir Rupert Hamer, Premier of Victoria
Royalty
- PrincessPrincessPrincess is the feminine form of prince . Most often, the term has been used for the consort of a prince, or his daughters....
Sharifah Junetta - Daughter of the Paramount Ruler of Malaysia, the Yang di-Pertuan AgongYang di-Pertuan AgongThe Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957 when the Federation of Malaya gained independence....
Sport
- Lauren HewittLauren HewittLauren Katherine Hewitt is a track and field sprinter from Australia. She competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996, and won the bronze medal in the women's 200 metres at the 1998 Commonwealth Games.-References:* * *...
- OlympicOlympic GamesThe Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
and Commonwealth GamesCommonwealth GamesThe Commonwealth Games is an international, multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930 and takes place every four years....
track athlete
See also
- List of boarding schools
- Victorian Certificate of EducationVictorian Certificate of EducationThe Victorian Certificate of Education or VCE is the credential awarded to secondary school students who successfully complete high school level studies in the state of Victoria, Australia. Study for the VCE is usually completed over two years, but it can be spread over a longer period in some cases...
- Hansen, D. E. & I. V. (eds), St Catherine’s A Centenary Celebration 1896-1996, Melbourne, 1996.