eNews Archive Issue 20 - 11 July 2024

In a little over two weeks, on Saturday 27 July, we will be holding the 2024 MAYO Arts Festival. Aptly themed ‘VIBRANT’, the event truly does promise something for everyone, from appreciation (and purchase) of the always inspired arts and crafts, bountiful food trucks, a creative array of market stalls, ‘fun-of-the-fair’ activities in the Barley Sugar Garden, such as lob-a-choc, lucky dip, face painting, putt putt, a sideshow alley caravan and more, while on Petrie Street you’ll be able to go on a Kombi ride, take a spin in the super flyer chairs, visit the animal farm, enjoy laser skirmish and challenge yourself on the rock-climbing wall. 

Further details and links to pre-purchase ride passes can be found in the MAYO section of this eNews.

I would like to thank all our very generous sponsors and donors of goods and services and raffle prizes and the many parent volunteers who help make the festival possible.

This year’s St Margaret’s Day Celebration will be held on Friday 19 July and is marked by a special assembly and service in which we will explore the history of the school, the heart of St Margaret’s, through an expression of this year’s theme, 'Striving'.

In addition to our special assembly, in the afternoon, we have the traditional St Margaret’s Run – which starts on Circular Drive. 

St Margaret’s Day celebrations are also followed by our whole weekend dedicated to the reunions of Old Girls from prior to 1964, and the decade years of 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004, 2014, and an Old Girls’ Chapel on Sunday. This year we are expecting just short of 400 past students.

It is an important weekend in our school calendar, as it is a wonderful opportunity for our past students to reconnect with their school mates, and with the school.

Ros Curtis AM

If any parent is volunteering in the school, they must fill out the Volunteer Application form, found at the following link: https://www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/discover-st-margarets/student-protection/volunteering-at-st-margarets/volunteering-at-st-margarets. This link will give you all the information about volunteering, as well as the volunteer register link. Please note that each volunteer must fill out a new form each year, as the application is only valid for one calendar year.

Statement of Commitment:

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School supports the rights of children and young people and are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of students. St Margaret’s is therefore committed to responding to allegations of student harm resulting from the conduct or actions of any person including that of employees.

This commitment includes the provision of a safe and supportive living and learning environment for all students and requires all employees, volunteers and visitors to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm.

In support of this commitment, St Margaret’s is dedicated to our Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy, which includes having relevant policies, procedures and training in place to effectively address the safety and wellbeing of students in our care.

Student Protection Officers:

These are persons designated as liaison people to whom students may refer if they are not feeling safe; or to whom they make complaints of harm, inappropriate behaviour or physical/sexual abuse. The St Margaret's Student Protection Officers are:

- Deputy Principal - Karen Gorrie

- Head of Boarding - Lesa Fowler

- Head of Primary School - Angela Drysdale

- Assistant Head of Primary – Curriculum (PP-6) – Kate Frewin

- Dean of Students - Nikki Townsend

- Dean of Studies – Caitlin McCluskey

- Senior Psychologist – Michelle Alexander

- School Psychologist – Emma Greensill

All Student Protection documentation including all policies and procedures can be viewed on our internet page at https://www.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/discover-st-margaret-s/student-protection.

Karen Gorrie

In the video, Brene Brown uses the metaphor of being stuck in a hole to illustrate the difference between sympathy and empathy. The hole represents the difficult situation that we find ourselves in. An empathetic response is someone sitting with us in the hole. Just being with us. A sympathetic response is feeling for the person and attempting to silver-line (Brene uses the term as a verb) the experience for them, trying to move them through the pain without first acknowledging the hole and all of its contours.

She explores empathy as a choice, and says it is the ‘vulnerable’ choice. To be empathetic means we reconnect with our own painful experiences, the times in our lives that have not been bright and shiny, the deep holes of our own existence…. The part of us that knows the feeling. However, in the process of giving empathy, we connect on a deeper level, foster compassion, and build our community, nurturing the village that will have our back when we too find ourselves in our next hole.

We don’t want silver linings. We want connection. Let’s sit together in our pain, laugh together in our joy, and wonder at the endless possibility.

The Rev'd Jazz Dow

It is the responsibility of all staff to support and notice all types of learning with the outcome being that there is growth in everyone. We need to support the girls in responding to challenges and setbacks and to not give up when they are frustrated but to keep trying. We want the girls to be excited about further developing their abilities, trying new things, and seeking help when they need it. Encouraging the girls to reflect on times when they overcame challenges shows them that they can work through difficult situations with good strategies, mentoring and asking for support. We can use these occasions as lessons where the girls can feel inspired in what they can achieve. Pressure is something that all girls feel at different times, so we need to channel that pressure to promote collaboration, camaraderie and use the feelings of pressure to help and support each other. 

Developing a sense of purpose is also a valuable tool in promoting a culture of growth. We can help the girls to develop among themselves a sense of collaboration where they trust each other to help them grow and where each individual feels that they belong to this community and have a purpose.

Lesa Fowler

Secondary Assessment Policy

A reminder that all students should familiarise themselves with the Secondary Assessment Policy, which can be found on the POD. In particular, I would like to draw attention to the checkpoint and drafting expectations. Checkpoints and drafts are important in assisting students to manage their time effectively, giving goal posts along the way to a larger task, and develop strategies to submit completed assessment by the due date. They also provide opportunities for teachers to gather evidence of completed work prior to the due date and implement intervention if required. Students and parents should note that failure to meet a checkpoint will result in parents/carers (and boarding house where applicable) being contacted by the teacher and the relevant Head of Faculty and Dean of Studies/Academics being informed. If a student fails to submit a genuine attempt of a completed draft by the due date, it will result in parents/carers (and the boarding house where applicable) being contacted, the relevant Head of Faculty and Dean of Studies/Academics being informed and an afterschool Academic Detention being issued.

Caitlin McCluskey

The purpose of these sessions is to provide girls with a quiet and well-resourced space that is conducive to productive homework and study time. Each SSS will be staffed by up to two tutors, who offer advice and guidance on how to plan effectively for upcoming assessments. The SSS tutor group is made up of ten young women who are currently studying at university and have much to offer our girls in the way of study skills.

For students attending SSS after an afternoon of sport, transport is available to and from Windsor Park. For those staying on after school to attend SSS, the Eunice Centre is open until 5pm prior to the commencement of the study sessions.

Parent Teacher Interviews

I would like to thank parents, carers, students and teachers on the collaborative and congenial way in which they engaged at Secondary Parent Teacher Interviews this week. The start of a new semester is always an opportune time for students to be introspective on the successes and challenges from their previous semester, and to consider practical steps they can take for improvement.

To this end, over the coming weeks all Years 7 to 12 students will be working with their Academic Advisors or Form Teachers to map out their Learning Pathsfor Semester 2 on Learning Analytics, which includes the development of three S.M.A.R.T. goals. Progression towards these goals will be evaluated by the students throughout the semester, and I would warmly welcome them becoming a source of discussion at the dinner table.

Chris Dunn

On Tuesday, we held the Secondary Interhouse Athletics Carnival, where girls enjoyed an unseasonably warm day with their peers to support their House members as they battled it out on the track, field and in spirit through cheering and war cries. Days like this demonstrate what can happen when, as an individual, you contribute. The result is essentially achieved as a team. Our athletes competed for themselves but contributed towards their House points score, which gives an extra layer of healthy competition to the day. Cheers were abundant as the girls rounded the bend into the finishing straight. Any athlete could tell you how much the crowd can help you find that little bit extra to get you over the line that little bit faster. Girls feel the support of their peers and it is always fantastic to see the celebrations and congratulations at the conclusion of events. 

In addition to the running, jumping and throwing, we saw our philanthropy leaders raise funds for their chosen charity, Eat Up, by organising a sausage sizzle, Dip 'n' Dots, a coffee van and Shaved Ice. Our philanthropy leaders are making a real difference in helping Eat Up by not only raising funds but most importantly raising awareness. Eat Up is Australia’s only organisation providing free lunches to students on a national scale. To date, they have provided over 3 million lunches to Aussie kids in need! With the help of our partners and dedicated volunteers, each week Eat Up makes and delivers over 20,000 lunches directly to schools for vulnerable children.

Our philanthropy leaders choose the organisation Eat Up as they are aware that many children across Australia frequently arrive to school without the food they need to fuel their growing bodies and brains. Missing out on lunch has a big impact on children, with hunger causing fatigue and poor concentration. This commonly leads to learning difficulties and behavioural problems in school, with disadvantaged children falling further behind their peers. Many children come from homes experiencing financial hardship, substance abuse, violence, homelessness or are refugees. It is with these children that our leaders feel we can make an impact and support our wider community.

Nikki Townsend

Throughout this week, students in each year level participate in a variety of activities which enhance their learning and addresses different aspects of the 3Cs of the program as outlined in the attached Camp Overview (PDF 129KB)

The PP-2 students celebrated Under Eights Week, an annual event that encourages play-based learning and celebrates children in their early years. This year's theme, ‘Connecting to Culture through Play,’ was explored through various activities guided by community members. These activities included cooking, dancing, and engaging with a puppet show. The girls also experimented with different materials to create their own puppets, with the Year 2 girls serving as wonderful leaders to the Pre-Prep students during the creation process.

The Year 3 students experienced ‘camping’ at school. Arriving on Wednesday morning with their classroom set up as a camp site, they ventured to Windsor Park for games and then headed back to school for a barbeque dinner prepared by parents; many thanks to these parents. The following day they headed to Australia Zoo for a wildlife experience. 

The Year 4 students connected with their community by collaborating with an illustrator and map making. They also listened to parents discuss their careers. Thank you to Sarah Best, Kate Strawson, Serena Lawlor and student teacher Dana Sherwood for taking the time to share their career journey. Years 3 and 4 students also learnt mindfulness techniques to build their wellbeing and physical health. These skills can be applied to daily life and will support the Year 4 girls when they head off to a two-day camp in Term 4. 

Following their camp immersion days, the previous week, the Years 5 and 6 students attended their respective camps. Year 5 participated in a leadership preparation camp, while Year 6 travelled to Canberra for their curriculum-in-context camp.Thank you to all the staff who supported the girls throughout this week. A special thank you to the Years 5 and 6 staff for giving their time to stay overnight during the camps; your commitment is greatly appreciated. A particular thanks goes to Annette Box for overseeing the camp program.

Angela Drysdale

The feedback found in school reports is essential for student growth. It offers students clear insights into their academic performance, helping them understand where they excel and where improvement is needed. This understanding empowers students to take ownership of their education, set specific goals, and develop strategies to enhance their skills.

Feedback also supports personalised learning by addressing each student's unique needs. Tailored feedback in school reports and Continuous Reporting (Learning Analytics) offers specific suggestions and resources to help students overcome challenges, reflect on areas for improvement, and maximise their potential.

I encourage each student to take the time to reflect on the feedback their teachers have provided and use it to develop their learning goals for Semester 2.

Kate Frewin

The tour was truly an enriching experience for our music students and one that we know they will treasure for many years to come. A special thank you to our teachers Ms Brennan, Dr Syntageros, Ms Gorrie and Mr King for their support of the students throughout the tour. For a detailed outline of the tour and more photos, please visit the Music Tour POD page https://pod.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/homepage/14244.

STATE HONOURS ENSEMBLE PROGRAM CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to our students who participated State Honours Ensemble Program (SHEP) last weekend. Hosted and organised by the Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium, the Honours Ensemble Programs bring together the finest young secondary school musicians from around the country to rehearse and perform together with renowned international and national conductors (including our very own Mr Ng). These programs are wonderful opportunities for our music students to further develop their musical capacity while also developing friendships with other young musicians from around Southeast Queensland. Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate: Elizabeth (Voice), Jessica (Voice), Gemma (Trumpet), Greer (Voice), Charlotte (Viola) and Christy (Violin).

MAYO ARTS FESTIVAL

Our St Margaret’s music ensembles are very excited to be performing at the upcoming Mayo Arts Festival on Saturday 27 July. The day will be filled with musical entertainment along with the opportunity to explore artisan stalls, food trucks, rides and other fun activities. Music performances will be provided from 12:00pm through to 7:00pm on Circular Drive. The schedule for music performances is below. All girls performing are asked to wear the Mayo t-shirt with smart jeans and sneakers on the day.

12:00pm           Elayne Jones Percussion Ensemble        

12:15pm           Chaseley Concert Band

12:30pm           Jackson Wind Ensemble           

12:45pm           Sister Helen Wind Symphony

1:00pm             Combined Bands Performance

1:15pm             Solo Performances

1:35pm             Boarder Island Dance Group

1:50pm             Tutti Strings

2:00pm             Amati Strings

2:15pm             Stradivari Strings

2:30pm             Chamber Strings

2:45pm             Combined Strings Performance

3:00pm             Encorah

3:15pm             Volare

3:30pm             Exultate

3:45pm             Ballare 

4:00pm             Solo Performances

4:20pm             Boarder Island Dance Group

4:35pm             Serenata

4:50pm             Chorale           

5:05pm             Belle Voci        

5:20pm             Ballare 

5:50pm             Stage Band

6:05pm             Highly Strung

6:15pm             Monday Rock Band

6:30pm             Combined Choirs Performance

6:40pm             Tuesday Rock Band

7:00pm             EVENT FINISH

MUSIC SUPPORT GROUP

The next Music Support Group meeting will be held on Tuesday 6 August at 5:00pm in the Circular Drive Classroom 01 (in front of the Arts Centre Foyer). We encourage parents from both primary and secondary schools to become involved.

Brad King

To assist your daughter please mark the following dates in your diaries:

• Round 1 – Moreton Bay College – AWAY – Saturday 13 July
• Round 2 – St Hilda’s – HOME – Saturday 20 July
• Round 3 – Ipswich Girls Grammar – AWAY – Saturday 27 July
• Round 4 – Brisbane State High – HOME – Saturday 3 August
• Round 5 – St Aidan’s – AWAY – Saturday 10 August
• Round 6 – Brisbane Girls Grammar – HOME – Saturday 17 August
• Round 7 – Somerville House – AWAY – Saturday 24 August (Tennis Friday 23 August)
• Round 8 – Clayfield College – HOME – Saturday 31 August
• Round 9 – St Peters – HOME – Saturday 7 September

We wish all teams the very best of luck for the season ahead.

QISSN Netball Success

Congratulations to the 2024 St Margaret's netball team, who have returned victorious from Townsville, clinching the prestigious Candice Adams Trophy after an undefeated tournament at the QISSN Championships. Their exceptional performance saw them win 10 consecutive games, a testament to their skill, determination, and teamwork.

The team's success was further highlighted by individual accolades. Aaliyah Poihipi was named St Margaret's Player of the Tournament for her outstanding performances, while Lauren Packer earned a spot in the QISSN All Stars team, showcasing the high calibre of talent within the squad.

This remarkable achievement wouldn't have been possible without the dedication and hard work of the team's support staff. A heartfelt thank you goes to Gayle Coutts, Ms Camille Poupardin and Maggie Ryan for their roles as head coach, team manager and assistant coach, respectively. Their guidance and support were instrumental in the team's success.

Additionally, the contributions of the Netball Support Group were invaluable, and special recognition is due to Jane Kovac, who managed the challenging task of scoring throughout the tournament.

St Margaret's community is immensely proud of the netball team and their extraordinary accomplishment. We look forward to seeing our girls in action throughout the upcoming QGSSSA season and reminder of the club netball season.

St Margaret’s QISSN Team

Top Row: Ms Camille Poupardin, Lily (Year 11), Neve (Year 11), Lucinda C. (Year 11), Gayle Coutts, Lauren (Year 12), Aaliyah (Year 10), Maggie Ryan.

Bottom Row: Teliah (Year 10), Tilly (Year 11), Lucy A. (Year 12), Catherine (Year 12), Lucinda K. (Year 12)

Sporting Achievement

It’s with great pleasure that we can recognise the outstanding sport performance and representation of St Margaret’s students at a national and international level. I would like to highlight and congratulate the follow student on her recent achievements:

• Congratulations Lucy S. (Year 10) on her Australian representation and achievement at the recent World Aquatics Women's U16 Water Polo Championships. Across the holidays Lucy travelled with the Australian team to compete in Turkey. Australia performed extremely well placing 3^rd overall within the competition. Lucy played extremely well throughout the tournament and was named player of the match in her round 2 match. We congratulate Lucy on her outstanding achievement and look forward to watching her journey into the future.
• Congratulations to Adelaide B (Year 9), Annabelle S (Year 9), Ruby C. (Year 9), Danica G (Year 8), Clementine C (Year 8), Lucy B (Year 8), who represented Queensland at the recent 2024 East Coast Challenge. All girls played extremely well and thrived in the opportunity of competing in a national championship. Adelaide, Annabelle and Ruby were all apart of the Queensland Maroon team that placed 1^st overall. We congratulate all girls on their achievement.

We would like to continue to recognise the outstanding achievements and representation of students’ participating a national level, outside of the school sport pathway. I look forward to continuing to hear from our community regarding such outstanding achievement. Please directly contact Mr Knight via lknight@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

Latest Sport News and Information

For the latest sport news and information please check out the following Secondary School Sport POD Pages:

• QGSSSA Hockey - The POD - Secondary Hockey (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)
• QGSSSA Netball - The POD - Secondary Netball (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)
• QGSSSA Tennis - The POD - Secondary Tennis (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)
• QGSSSA Volleyball - The POD - Secondary Volleyball (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)

• Athletics - The POD - Secondary Athletics (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)
• Rowing - The POD - Secondary Rowing (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)
• Rhythmic Gymnastics - The POD - Secondary Rhythmic Gymnastics (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)
• Club Netball - The POD - Club Netball (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)
• Club Swimming - The POD - Club Swimming (stmargarets.qld.edu.au)

Lloyd Knight

Donations for Stalls

We cannot thank our community enough for the generous donations for this year's Mayo Arts Festival stalls.

For anyone that still might like to donate an item or two for our stalls, we'd be very grateful to receive donations of bottles of any variety of wine or champagne for the wine wheel, packets of individual snack sized chips, bottled water and items for the lucky dip stall (minimum value of $5 and must fit into a brown paper sandwich size bag, suited to under 8 boys or girls or over 8 boys or girls).

Mayo Bake Sale Donations

Help make the infamous MAYO Arts Festival the sweetest one yet by donating delicious goods to sell at the festival on Saturday 27 July.

Download the Flyer (PDF 761.5KB) for more details and to register your contribution.

Mayo Money

This year we have introduced Mayo Money to the Festival to streamline payment options for festival attendees. Mayo Money will be available for purchase via EFTPOS at the Merchandise Stall on Circular Drive, in bundles of $35, $50 or $70.

Mayo Money will be accepted at most school operated stalls including:

• Lucky Dip
• Lollies/Chips
• Face painting
• Lob a Choc
• Soft drinks/Water
• Wine Wheel
• Bake Sale
• Bracelet Making
• Snow Cones
• Croc Charms
• Fairy Floss and Popcorn
• BBQ
• Pet Rock Painting
• Putt Putt 

Some of these stalls may also have EFTPOS facility.

Please note, that Mayo Money will not be accepted at visiting market stalls or the food trucks.

Rides

Ride armbands are now on sale. St Margaret’s students and friends can ride all day with an armband. Pre purchase for $40 or purchase on the day from the Merchandise Stall for $45. Individual ride tickets will also be available. The rides will kick off at 11am and finish at 5pm while the animal farm will operate between 11am and 3pm.

For our younger St Margaret’s students and perhaps younger siblings or family members, please note there are age/height restrictions on some rides which are listed on the Trybooking page. Individual ride tickets might be a better value option for smaller children.

Pre purchase armbands here: https://www.trybooking.com/CRBHS

Raffle

Thanks to the generosity of so many donors, there is over $13,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the Festival raffle. You don’t need to be attending the event to enter. Purchase tickets online here: St Margaret's Mayo Arts Festival Raffle 2024 (raffletix.com.au)

Thank you to the many families and businesses that have donated items for the raffle including jeweller Barbara Heath, the Alford family, Brisbane Festival, Jimena Alejandra, Lancaster & Co Beauty Therapy, the Comiskey family, Carys Martin, Earth Fibre, Essential Earthing, jeweller Hannah Tempany, Dainty Little Creations, VESTIRSI, Status Quan, The Goodnight Co., Two Plums Design, Alan Innes, This and That Styling, Cath’s Crafts, Tula Homeware, Wild Baskets, Catherine’s Kitchen, L’Nor Designs, Silver Corvidae and TR Jewellery Design, Paula Boo Studio, Clear Insurance, Alcie May, The Athlete’s Foot, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Carly Scoufos, Story Bridge Hotel, Shut Up and Relax Ceramics, Cacycat, Itsy Betsy Shop, Hey Good Looking, Jacinta Stewart, Claudia Mazzotta and Short Stuff Creations.

In Conversation with Lindy Lee

We are thrilled to announce that one of Australia’s foremost contemporary artists Lindy Lee AO will be in attendance at the Mayo Arts Festival this year.

With a practice spanning over four decades, Lindy Lee has a well-established reputation in Australia, and widespread international recognition, exhibiting in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. Her significant public works include Secret World of a Starlight Ember at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney; Life of Stars at the Art Gallery of South Australia; The Garden of Cloud and Stone in Sydney's Chinatown; Life of Stars: Tenderness of Rain, at the Zheng Zhou Cultural Centre, China; and she has significant projects currently under development throughout Australia and Asia, most notably 'Ouroboros' for the National Gallery of Australia's 40th anniversary.

We invite you to join us for a very special event with Lindy and arts writer and curator Alison Kubler. ‘In conversation with Lindy Lee’ will take place during the Mayo Arts Festival on Saturday 27 July, between 12pm and 12:45pm. Tickets $30 students/$40 adults. Tickets are extremely limited and on sale now: https://www.trybooking.com/CSXNP.

Festival Program

Gates open at 10am and entry is free. The music entertainment, food trucks and bar will continue into the evening, concluding at 7pm. We look forward to sharing the festival program and map with you next week.

Thank you to our Mayo Supporters Comiskey Distillery, All Clear Print & Signs, Village Voice and the Lord Mayor’s Community Fund and the Hamilton Ward Office as well as the many businesses that have sponsored a stall or donated prizes towards the raffle.

We hope you can join us at this year’s event!

Please refer to the attached Information Guide for full booking terms and conditions. We are unable to accept bookings via email or text message. The OSHC registration and Debitsuccess form must be completed, signed and sent back to us to finalise your booking. Please read the information guide carefully as some information has changed. OSHC Registration and Debitsuccess can be completed via the My Family Lounge.

PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR VACATION CARE BOOKING FORM VIA THE MY FAMILY LOUNGE APP

We are very excited to inform you that St Margaret’s OSHC has subscribed to a fantastic online Booking and Waitlist management program called QK Enrol. This program will give you access to manage your own account information, where you will have the ability to make bookings requests and allows you to complete and submit an online enrolment form for your child. You can do this and much, much more all within a parent portal called ’My Family Lounge’.

How do I log in?

Please navigate to the link below and either sign in with your existing My Family Lounge account or Register for an account if you do not already have one. Please note all families who have previously submitted an enrolment form will have an account already set up; all you will need to do is click ‘forgotten password’ and use the email address you used to receive this form.

https://www.qkenhanced.com.au/Account/Embeddable/?databaseId=9385

When making a Vacation Care booking please select Casual bookings, not Permanent.

What is the cost?*

Fees: $68 per day*

Bookings close: 19 August 2024

*Incursions and excursions incur additional costs. These are compulsory for all students and therefore you are able to claim CCS.

What are the hours of operation?

The service is open from 7:00am until 6:00pm.

How can I obtain more information?

If you would like further information regarding our OSHC Program or if you would like to make a booking, feel free to contact me on 0423 547 653 or email: oshc@stmargarets.qld.edu.au.

Palu Ingram

Sadly there are too many reasons why we need to hold an event such as the Ponytail Project as too many lives have been and are currently touched by cancer. However, when the power of community combines to contribute to this cause in so many ways through donations of ponytails and money, hopefully, together we can help make someone's future much brighter. 

We have Old Girls from Broome and Perth in Western Australia prepared to #rockthechop and a group from the Class of 1960 are getting together at the VIP reunion and donning headwear or hats in the colours of the houses that existed in 1960 to raise money for the cause. Please consider supporting a student, parent or Old Girl by heading to the donation page Ponytail Project - St Margaret's Anglican Girls School 2024

For further information, please contact either the Dean of Students, Nikki Townsend (current students) [ntownsend@stmargarets.qld.edu.au] or Wendy Johnston (Past Students) [wjohnston@stmargarets.qld.edu.au]

Wendy Johnston
Director of Marketing and Communications

Date:                  Thursday 15 August, 2024

Time:                  11.30am - 2.30pm

Venue:                Brisbane City Hall

Tickets:               $180 per person - includes a 2 course lunch and a 3 hour deluxe drinks package including Australian sparkling wine. All tickets will be sold individually and will require full name, email address and mobile phone number to be entered at the time of booking.

Tables:                Maximum table capacity is 10 people. Seating requests can be made by nominating a Table Captain or Year Group at the time of booking. Best efforts will be made to meet any requests.

Enquiries:           P&F@stmargarets.qld.edu.au

Tickets are on sale via https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1234138?

This event is proudly supported by Maggies Supporters, Jimena Alejandra, UMS, and Hundt Law.

Reunion Weekend and Old Girls’ Day - calling all Old Girls!

St Margaret's warmly invites graduate students from 2014, 2004, 1994, 1984, 1974, 1964 and VIP graduates from the years 1963 and prior to return to the school to celebrate their milestone reunions. The reunion events will be held at various locations at St Margaret’s over the weekend of Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July.

The annual Old Girls’ Day Chapel Service and Morning Tea, open to graduates from all years, will be held from 9.00am on Sunday 21 July, and is always a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, remember and share personal histories with one another.

To find out more and to register, please visit the Reunion Weekend webpage: https://paststudents.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/events

Professional Women’s Network Breakfast – Featuring Emma Covacevich (‘93), Chief Executive Partner of Clayton Utz

Tickets are available for the third Professional Women’s Network Breakfast on Tuesday 20 August, with Guest Speaker Emma Covacevich (’93).

Emma is the Chief Executive Partner (CEP) of Clayton Utz - a leading Australian law firm, and recently celebrated 25 years with the firm.

Emma has deep expertise in the energy sector in Australia and New Zealand, and has advised major energy companies and supported new entrants establish themselves in the Australian energy market.

Prior to being appointed CEP, Emma was the Deputy CEP from 2020 to 2023, a Clayton Utz Board Member from 2017 to 2022, and has been a Partner of the firm since 2007. Emma was on the Queensland Symphony Orchestra Board from 2017 until late last year and is a member of Chief Executive Women.

Event Details

Date:                  Tuesday 20 August 2024
Time:                  6.45am arrival for 7.00am - 8.45am
Location:            Arts Centre Foyer, St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot
Format:              Sit down breakfast  
Tickets:               $85 Adult, $40 Student (Years 10-12/Tertiary). 
Corporate tables: $850 (10 seats), includes company logo displayed on table and acknowledgement during event.
To purchase tickets: Click Here

We thank our series sponsors, Major Sponsor: Pitcher Partners, Supporting Sponsors: Wolff Coffee Roasters, Downer, Clear Insurance, Move Recruitment Solutions

Georgia Mitchell