Name

Dominique Alice (Marturia)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Fun with friends on retreats and camps

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Travelling and living overseas.

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Anne Rickwood because she was so passionate about her subject and about life.

 

Now I spend my time…

Working at Santa! And travelling and spending time with family and friends.

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a teacher.

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

So many… Book: The Alchemist; Movie: Shawshank Redemption; Song: too many to name; event: teaching and living in Canada

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Still loving my work and my family – happy and healthy – fingers crossed!

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Name

Donna Anderson

 

Now I spend my time…

As a full-time mum, having just put my accounting career on hold, and find it the most rewarding thing I have ever done.

 

The event that changed my life so far is…

Meeting my future husband while travelling through China in 1999. Ken was from Melbourne so we have lived 2 years in Melbourne, 2 years in Sydney and now are living in Melbourne again. In July 2004 our gorgeous son, Jay, was born. Jay has given us so much joy and happiness.

 

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Name

Catherine Au Yeung

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Too vague

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Moments with my children

 

Now I spend my time…

Breastfeeding

 

The event that changed my life so far is…

The birth of my children

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Chewing the fat with my girlfriends and our families

 

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Name

Yvette Baldan

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

The friends I made and the fun I had

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

The birth of my 3 gorgeous sons marrying a wonderful man

 

Now I spend my time…

Looking after my kids, running my own maternity wear business

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a mother or an actress

 

The event that changed my life so far is…

Ummm, couldn’t really pinpoint anything! Maybe accidentally giving birth recently at home!

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Happy, healthy and looking after my beautiful children.

 

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Name

Lyn Biviano

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Not just particular incidents (even though there were many of those!) but more so about being carefree, having great friends and laughing a lot

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Are too many to mention but include times with family and friends and travelling.

 

Now I spend my time…

Finding the balance between work and pleasure. I’m enjoying working as a Social Work Manager at the Children’s Hospital and am currently undertaking my Masters degree. For pleasure – I delight in spending time with my niece and nephew, numerous godchildren and wonderful friends and family as well as planning the next overseas adventure.

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a singer

 

The event that changed my life so far is…

Working with sick children and seeing the courage they display in dealing with tough times

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

HAPPY

 

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Name

Julia Coyle

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

So many! … The fun times spent with many great girls – Simone Stapleton, Rene Shalala (who today is more like a sister), Graziella Merlino and Marilu Vitale and Cathy Au Yeung and all the girls in the group. We had many mad times (most of them breaking one or two rules of course!!) however all got an education, got through the heartaches of adolescence together and made it through to become loving adorable women.

 

Now I spend my time…

As wife to a great Newcastle boy Enzo (Italian descent of course) and am a stay-at-home mum to a 6 year old daughter Isabella Rene (at kindergarten) and a 3 year old son Ezra Jacob. I have very busy weeks, helping out at school, being a mother and homemaker and enjoy a bit of socialising as well!!

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Travel, have adventures, have good friends, fall in love with my knight in shining armour and live happily ever after.

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Healthy, joyful, prosperous, content and grateful to God for the beautiful life I have been given!

 

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Name

Monica Davis

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Being on the volleyball team that never won, the musicals and my great circle of friends who I am still in contact with today.

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Travelling the world, seeing many new and exciting things

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Mary Walsh (sports teacher) who helped me to achieve things that I never thought I would with swimming. Her firmness and encouragement got me through many a cold morning.

 

Now I spend my time…

With family and friends, along with working, travelling and gardening

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Grow up! I really just wanted to be a big person.

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Travelling overseas by myself, it certainly broadens your horizons! All of a sudden I gained the confidence I was lacking.

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Still doing the things I’m doing now, I have a great job, great social life and a wonderful circle of friends.

 

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Name

Michelle Dekker (Wilson)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Wandering through the grounds in Spring, looking at the ceilings and architecture of Holyrood and meeting up with friends at recess and lunch.

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

My travels, competitive ballroom/latin dancing and being part of a performance dance troupe

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Sharon Smee with everything she had to go through she remained the same happy teenage girl she’d always been. One can only wonder what she’d have accomplished as an adult.

 

Now I spend my time…

Looking after my 3 year old son Blake and 4 month old daughter Emily and renovating homes.

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Have my own family and grow up to be just like mum and be as loving as she was

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Dancing – not only did it make me feel the best I’ve ever been both physically and emotionally but it’s how I met my husband and hence my children.

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Dancing full-time again and back into my cake decorating business full-time.

 

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Name

Catherine Delahunty

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

The beautiful grounds

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Ask me after a few chardy’s at the reunion

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Mr Hovey (the ancient history teacher).because he was sarcastic and funny!

 

Now I spend my time…

working??

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Grow up

 

The book/song/movie/event that changed my life so far is…

No book, movie or song (as if). A couple of significant ‘events’ – ask me the same time you ask question 2

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Rich, retired and half sozzled all the time!

 

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Name

Carla Francesconi (McLennan)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

French trip to Noumea

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Meeting my wonderful husband and having our son Luca

 

Now I spend my time…

Working and looking after my beautiful son

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Travel lots

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Mortgage free and travelling the world

 

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Name

Susan Gallagher (Stewart)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Friendships, the beautiful grounds and Holyrood, funny moments like Year 8 English with Sr. Gillian

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Travelling, starting work, meeting new people, new friendships, meeting Peter, having my daughters, moving to Port Macquarie, catching up with old friends

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Maybe not “Inspired” but I loved Mr Hovey’s ancient History and Miss Burrell’s English

 

Now I spend my time…

Teaching Kindergarten, time with my family

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Happy, healthy and still in touch with close friends

 

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Name

Amanda Gilroy (Gierek)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Holyrood, laughing, great teachers, an inspiring aura

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Uni, getting married, having a child

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Mrs Rickwood because she was such an enthusiastic and positive teacher. It was contagious!

 

Now I spend my time…

Changing nappies, laughing, working, changing nappies, washing, shopping, more nappies … get the picture?

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Become a teacher. I did.

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Carols by Candlelight 1994. I met my husband there.

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

More relaxed about being a mum, more excited about work, richer

 

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Name

Paula Gonzales

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Putting my red/pink lace bra on St Dominic on muck up day and waiting for Jo Shiel and Lisa Sullivan to have a “punch up” in the lane

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Marg O’Shea because she treated us like adults and never lost her cool even when she sent Jane Balding and others out of 3 Unit English for talking too much, oh and because she instilled in me pure and ideal feminist wisdoms I still hold dear

 

Now I spend my time…

Work, work, work, loving my kids and my hubby, playing with Susan R and Margie H and Annie Moubarak

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Promote peace which is why I ended up a mediator – silly me!

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

To Kill a Mockingbird, Gallipoli, Dancing Queen by Abba and High Heels by Pedro Almodóvar

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Right where I am now, but with less kilos, more money and a holiday house

 

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Name

Orysia Haldkyj (Sandry)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Wandering around Holyrood at lunch time as seniors

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

All of my uni years – had lots of fun

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Mr Barrett because I loved chemistry and physics ever since - he taught well and with great enthusiasm.

 

Now I spend my time…

Travelling, skiing and giving anaesthetics

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Travel lots and be a doctor

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Still travelling and still giving anaesthetics

 

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Name

Samantha Haley

 

Now I spend my time

Working in management in a Japanese publishing company in Tokyo. I am fortunate to do a lot of international travel each year.

 

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Name

Elizabeth Hall

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Lunches on hockey field

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

My children / travel

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Mrs Hallgren because of her career advice

 

Now I spend my time…

Part time work / part time home

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Travel the world

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Same as now

 

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Name

Margie Harrington

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Free periods in Holyrood raiding the vending machine, friendships with girls that are still going strong after 20 years!

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Travelling overseas, Catherine Hill holidays with my Santa friends, holidays with the love of my life Bruce

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Miss Campion because she was so passionate about history and people

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a vet but after the famous 9/100 in a maths exam in Year 11, I realised that this dream was unrealistic.

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

To Kill a Mockingbird

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

As happy as I am now!!

 

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Name

Marianne Hrabrov (Sopina)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Having no cares in the world

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Having my 5 children and watching them grow into young adults

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

All the nuns because they showed great strength and were “women libbers”

 

Now I spend my time…

Working, looking after my kids, driving them everywhere!

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a doctor, and have a large family.

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

My Mum passing away from cancer

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

A successful businesswoman and content

 

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Name

Lisa Hyde

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

First thing in the morning eating hot bread rolls with lashings of Nutella with Paula, while we pretended to help mum in the tuckshop

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Sweet days with old school friends when I still laugh and wet my pants

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Marg O’Shea because she always treated us like adults and made me realise that there was a world beyond the school gates

 

Now I spend my time…

Living and working in Malawi. I have been here with husband and 22 month old daughter for about a year. Next baby is due about the time of the reunion, and am actually going to Cape Town to have it. (All the glamorous people travel to Africa to give birth!) Malawi is a crazy beautiful place. I work as a paediatrician in a hospital in Lilongwe, the capital city and it is full of daily adventures. The country is worth seeing – we have tons of space and love to have visitors from home anytime – so please get in contact if you are travelling around. I am sorry to be missing the reunion – hope you all have a ball.

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Have everything organised in boxes and compartments. Now I live in chaos!

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

“1981 with a bullet” The first cassette I ever bought.

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Free from these bloody varicose veins.

 

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Name

Karen Jackson (Flaherty)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Being a prefect to the younger girls in both years 11 and 12

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Our great family holidays overseas

 

One person who inspired me at Santa were…

Miss Gilbert and Mr Cosgrove because they were great teachers

 

Now I spend my time…

Raising my family – two boys (11 and 7) and two girls (9 and 3)

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a mother

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Discovering that my husband would gradually lose his vision

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

More relaxed and have time for myself

 

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Name

Karina Johnston (Hayes)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Going on the camps and retreats – fun times with good friends!

 

Now I spend my time…

Looking after my 3 gorgeous girls Jemma, Charlotte and Bronte

 

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Name

Sarah Keneally (Lukeman)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

School musicals

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Marie Gilbert because she stimulated my love of science

 

Now I spend my time…

Looking after my 2 daughters

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be an archaeologist. I was never getting married or having children!

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Working in South Africa, having children, developing leukaemia

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

alive

 

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Name

Nadine Lawler (James)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

In Year 12 having our own space and the common room, St Dominic’s Day and being called the “women of Year 12”

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Having my baby girl, Olivia

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Margaret O’Shea because she was always so fair, honest and organised

 

Now I spend my time…

Teaching at MacarthurAnglicanSchool, Cobbity and with my family

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Always be a teacher – and that’s what I am.

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

My daughter’s birth. She mellowed me. I was too highly strung. I have become more patient.

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Celebrating our 30 year reunion.

 

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Name

Regina Lopez (Rice)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Lying in the sun in the beautiful grounds. Trip to Central Australia

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

College life

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

All the teachers at Santa because they taught me I could be whatever I wanted

 

Now I spend my time…

Being a wife and mother. Oh and still riding horses.

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a farmer’s wife with 2 kids, lots of animals and ride horses.

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Too many to list

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Putting my 2 “well adjusted” kids through university!

 

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Name

Nadine McNulty

 

My favourite memories of Santa are

many, friendships, Year 11 home room, year 12 concert, Ancient history class with Mr Laidler, progressive story writing at swimming carnivals- really too many to list and too crass or obscure to detail.

 

My favourite memories since Santa are

many, running wild & free (again too crass to detail), studying and doing things I never expected to do, like having babies and marrying a surfer!

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was

Sr Judy because she was perceptive and tolerant and showed that you didn’t have to be a head kicker to get results- the art of quiet persuasion.

 

Now, I spend my time…

Hangin’ with my boys, working and doing lots of silly but fun stuff.

 

When I was a child I wanted to …

Learn everything before I died (given up on that now)

 

The book / movie / song / event that changed my life so far…

The Who’s, Tommy and Catch 22

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Still having heaps of fun

 

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Name

Cindy Mikul

 

My favourite memories of Santa are

My great group of friends, who remain a great group of friends to this day, burning the giant bra on the school stage, singing ‘The Internationale’ as part of a school play.

 

My favourite memories since Santa are

making a life for myself in Prague for 6 years, moving to Paris 6 years ago and the birth of my son, Anton, 6 months ago.

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Peta Tait….because…she gave us an early introduction to gender politics, and she made us put on that play featuring ‘The Internationale’. Honourable mention goes to Mrs Baird, who made it sound SO cool to be a Dutch hippie in 1970s France…….

 

Now, I spend my time

trying to get through a Diploma of Nutrition, changing nappies and trying not to think about having to go back to work next year.

 

When I was a child I wanted to

be a spy, like Mata Hari.

 

The book / movie / song / event that changed my life so far

an obscure Georgian film called ‘Repentance’, which was used by Mikhail Gorbachev to kick start perestroika, and the birth of my son.

 

In 10 years I’d like to be

practising as a naturopath.

 

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Name

Meredith Montgomery

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Being able to walk on St Dominic’s Plot of St Dominic’s Day

Piano lessons with Sr Gregory at 8.00am!

Cecelia Boadle – one of my favourite teachers

Friday night debates, especially if we were debating a boys’ school

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Uni days – harbour cruises at UTS, parties and having very little responsibility or financial commitments!

 

Now I spend my time…

Looking after my 2 beautiful girls – Laura (3) and Elise (10 months)

Working for my husband’s refrigeration business

Running my own OHS consulting business

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a singer

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Having kids – definitely changed my life heaps

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Wealthy enough to retire (or take 1 year off) and take off around Australia in a huge Winnebago with Greg and the kids

 

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Name

Fiona Morrison (Garner)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Of my friends

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

The Grand Canyon, my wedding day

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Jayne McGreal because of her forgiveness

 

Now I spend my time…

Enjoying time with my family

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Live in France

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Having children

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Still healthy

 

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Name

Esme Mueller

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

“the extras” eg debating, Mock Trials, musicals and plays

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Travelling, particularly Europe

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Marie Gilbert – I still use coloured pens to write with

 

Now I spend my time…

Studying Diploma Horticulture, running my small business “My Great Garden” and management consulting

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be rich and marry Tom Cruise!

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Travelling overseas (on my own) for the first time – realised I could do anything!

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Happy, healthy and travelling regularly

 

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Name

Susan Rierchy (Cairns)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Being with my friends, hanging out and doing fun and crazy things

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Getting married, becoming a Christian, having my 3 beautiful children and serving the Lord in reaching the lost

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Sharon Smee because she was so brave and always a beautiful person even in the face of death

 

Now I spend my time…

Raising 3 children, working part-time and busy with friends and family and Church activities

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a teacher

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

The Bible – there is no book like it. I wished that I had’ve read it when I was at school, it has definitely changed my life. Jesus is so real and His word is life-changing

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

A better wife and mum and know that I am doing exactly what God wants me to do. There is nothing more important than fulfilling His will in my life.

 

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Name

Susan Rowland

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

My yahyah sisters !!!

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Travelling the world ! finding a husband ! ….and precious time with my yahyah sisters…..

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

The teachers !!!!!! because…… they attempted to teach me when I have no memory retention !!!!……apart from funny stories !!!.

 

Now I spend my time…

Giftwrapping, entertaining my husband and planning the next get together with the yahyah’s……

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Explore the planet!…which I’m doing slowly but surely !!!!!

 

The book / movie / song event that changed my life so far is…

1000 places to see b4 you die/pretty in pink/blame it on the boogie

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

A mother and helping underprivileged children and as happy as I am now !!!!!

 

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Name

Michele Samuelson

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Getting up to mischief, friendships, music class, retreats, and sport

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Buying my first car and the freedom it gave me, getting my first pay packet, amazing friendships, travelling overseas, moving into my first home from the family home, and meeting my partner.

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Mrs Mangioni, my maths teacher, because she was so excited about maths and about us learning and understanding maths!

 

Now I spend my time…

Working part time, playing lots of tennis, having great fun with good friends, enjoying life with my partner

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Play all the time, learn things, daydream and imagine, sit on my Dad’s knee

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Coming to a place of peace and acceptance about who I am in this world and rejoicing in the freedom to be totally myself. Discovering I had an aneurysm behind my right eye, undergoing major surgery to clip the aneurysm and dealing with post surgery health issues.

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

In a place of good health and comfortable living, a mum, happy and productive in my work and home life

 

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Name

Mary Stiel (Stack)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Trip to Central Australia, Sr Gillian’s English classes, Rock Eisteddfod

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Finishing uni, my honeymoon, holidays with my husband and children

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Miss Campion because she was a great role model and was so enthusiastic about everything

 

Now I spend my time…

Enjoying life with family and friends

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Meet Dean Jones

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Chaperoning my daughter to schoolies week

 

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Name

Jacqui Whybrow (Townshend)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Smoking in all manner of hiding places – Holyrood, BellTower, large hockey field etc etc etc

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Studying at NatureCareCollege

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Sr Judy because she seemed to never stop smiling, no matter what was happening. Also she believed in me.

 

Now I spend my time…

Driving kids around Sydney

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a mother of nine children

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Meeting then marrying my husband (very corny but true!)

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Working as a Naturopath in my own clinic and the kids can get the bus!

 

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Name

Felicity Winchester

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Mr Hovey telling his Ancient History class to go home and read a chapter of Herodotus in the bath with a banana sandwich and a glass of milk

Realising that Rob Laidler might have been cuter but Bill Hovey was funnier

Maria Graziani constantly turning up late to Mr Hughes’ Year 9 Computer Studies class and knowing that Maria didn’t take piano lessons

Naughty Year 12 pizza deliveries over the Jersey Rd fence

Ms Gilligan’s blissful relaxation sessions at the start of our Year 7 drama classes

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Too many to mention; but meeting my husband at a bus stop in London, travelling the world and the many mad, bad and dangerous adventures I’ve had with Felicity Young over the years are all at the top of the list.

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

I’m not sure that any one person really inspired me, but I think the school produced confident women with an “I can do anything” attitude. I always appreciated that Margaret O’Shea treated Year 12 students like adults.

 

Now I spend my time…

Living in London (been here over 5 years)

Working at The Coca Cola Company (in marketing, Head of Strategic Planning & Insights)

Travelling a lot for business and pleasure (I’m writing this on a flight to New York)

Being shocked that it is 20 years since we left school

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Well according to our Year 12 yearbook, I wanted to drive a BMW and marry someone over 6ft! But now I’m wondering if I should be more embarrassed by that deeply shallow declaration I made at 17, or the fact that 20 years later I drive a Mercedes and have a 6 ft 2” husband?!?!

 

The event that changed my life so far is…

Giving up my comfortable Sydney life (family, friends, job, car, flat etc) and moving to London has delivered all the fun and adventure I expected and more - the bus stop husband, in particular!

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Still happy, healthy, successful and enjoying life – and able to attend our 30th school reunion.

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Name

Diana Winfield (Johnson)

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Singing in the various choirs – not cool but fun!

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

I should say “the birth of my children” but it was standing in Moscow’s Red Square at midnight in the snow

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

No-one

 

Now I spend my time…

Juggling 3 kids, husband, career, house, dog, friends, family …

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be an astronaut – shame I hate flying

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Working in the children’s shoe department at David Jones Elizabeth Street

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Where I am today, doing what I’m doing but with more of the mortgage paid off

 

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Name

Felicity Young

 

My favourite memories of Santa….

Central Australia trip, rock eisteddfod, decorating St Catherine’s homeroom in Year 11, lots of hilarity and in jokes such as “yez gelz” and mid year Christmas fun

 

My favourite memories since Santa…

Living and studying Montessori in Italy, my “big fat Greek wedding” and the birth of Arthur John this year

 

One person who inspired me at Santa was…

Barbra Seston because she showed me the wonders of the Italian Renaissance in 3 unit Art

 

Now I spend my time…

Looking in amazement at my baby boy!

 

When I was a child I wanted to…

Be a nun who wrote storybooks for children! (Can you believe?)

 

The book/movie/song/event that changed my life so far is…

Meeting Lily Liu (Chinese medicine guru) who enabled Jordan and myself to have our long awaited son

 

In 10 years I’d like to be…

Healthy, wealthy and wise with an expanded family and a holiday house in Greece! Looking forward to the 30th anniversary of the Class of ’86!