Newsletter

Dear Parents and Caregivers

Our wonderful community is resonating with the sounds and talents of the many students participating in our annual Culture Week and Arts Festival (Instrumental). 

An appreciation for the performing arts has always been central to the All Hallows’ experience. Our Founding Sisters of Mercy used music and song to while away the long evenings aboard the Donald McKay as they travelled to bring the Catholic faith, the charism of Mercy and education to far-off Brisbane. A piano and harmonium were among the few cherished possessions they brought with them from Ireland. Our school also enjoys a rich history of the performing arts. In the 1880s, All Hallows’ Concert Hall hosted performances by local, national and international acts, attracting guests and dignitaries from the wider Brisbane community.

This coming Sunday, the Church celebrates Pentecost Sunday. In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit comes to—and into—the disciples of Jesus [and] enables the disciples to speak in such a way that others, no matter where they come from or what language they speak, can understand. That same Spirit is at work today, and in the year where our school theme, in part, asks us to "speak with courage" in order that we "act with integrity", we are invited to continue that Pentecostal calling.

That Spirit that descended upon the disciples at the first Pentecost reminds us that we are beloved. According to Idalin Luz Montes Bobé, "It gives us the power to cry justice in the face of oppression, and claim human rights as our inheritance... When we cry out in protest, we hear, see, and feel the Spirit moving". When we become agents of radical inclusion when we realise that the greatest manifestation of the power of God comes when we work together to find ways to be together and do justice together and love together and stand together. That is the power of community.

Discretionary Fundraiser

As part of our Foundation Day celebrations last Friday, we held our annual Discretionary Fundraiser. The recipient of funds raised at the Discretionary Fundraiser is decided by student nomination and vote and this year, we raised money to support Edmund Rice Camps Queensland.

Tom Crowley, Project Manager at ERC, spoke at our assembly and explained that Eddie Rice Camps runs programs for kids, teens and families who are experiencing some form of risk or facing adversity. They provide opportunities for young children to experience fun, acceptance and positive relationships through a camp program which has a 1:1 supervision ratio. They support vulnerable families and children as well as providing students like ours with wonderful leadership opportunities through the facilitation of their camps.

As part of our fundraising event on Friday, staff and students got into the spirt by dressing up as characters from their favourite childhood book or TV show. They donated a gold coin for the joy of revisiting their childhood. In addition, students played childhood party games and danced to their favourite childhood music such as songs from The Wiggles and Hi5. Reliving our carefree days reminded us that not everyone enjoys a childhood like the ones we might have had and we need to give of our time, talent and treasure whenever we can.

We have the very last of the brown shoulder bags to raffle off and all money raised will go towards the Whole School Project. Social Justice Captains have been selling tickets in Home Groups but there is now an opportunity to purchase tickets online. One ticket per house will be drawn at the House Assembly on Friday 17 May. To purchase tickets for $5 each, please click here: All Hallows’ Brown Shoulder Bag – House Raffle. Raffle closes on Wednesday 15 May.

Year 8 students and parents gathered in the All Hallows' Chapel last Wednesday to celebrate their bonds as a cohort and reflect with gratitude on the joys they experience in life. In the liturgy entitled, Joyful Hearts filled with Gratitude, we were reminded through the story of Jesus healing the man with leprosy, of the importance of showing our gratitude to others. The students acknowledged things in their own lives they were grateful for including belonging to the All Hallows' community, the staff who run the co-curricular programs and experiences such as the retreat they shared recently. 

In a moment of reflection, participants wrote on hearts and documented all things they were grateful for and these were offered up in prayer.

Our Year level liturgies are a special opportunity for students in the grade to gather with family and staff in prayer and celebration. Please keep a look out for the dates of each Year level liturgy.

Call Out to all coffee connoisseurs - we are once again offering 1kg bags of Merlo Coffee beans at the bargain price of $36 as part of our annual fundraising program. To support our Whole School Project - Pathways of Possibility - $10 from each coffee bag purchased will be donated to the Romero Centre to help them deliver their employment program to refugees seeking work.

To order your bags of coffee, please pay using this link: Merlo Coffee 2024 Fundraiser. 

Your daughter will be sent an email regarding collection from Café 547. Orders will be taken until the end of Term 3. Thank you for your support of our Whole School Project.

The All Hallows’ community extends its sympathy and support to Mia Byrne (Y10 TI7) on the death of her maternal grandmother and Emma Cameron (Y8 TI6) on the death of her maternal grandfather.

May God’s love comfort them and their families at this sad time.

Gorry House Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel tomorrow morning at 8:00am. The prayer will be led by Gorry House will focus on the theme of Wisdom's Lanterns Lighting Our Way. All are welcome.

Tuesday 9 July
Parent Information on Drugs & Alcohol. 5:30pm – 7pm in Claver Theatre

MNET Year-Level Events
Please see the Mothers Network section of this newsletter.

Saturday 27 July
P&F Father-Daughter Dinner

Saturday 31 August
P&F Riverfire and long supper on the Terrace

Friday 18 October
P&F AHS Sport Luncheon

Cara Aprile, Founder of Lilly’s Little Lunchbox

We are excited to announce that Cara Aprile, mother, dietician, and Founder of Lilly’s Little Lunchbox, will join us at AHS on Wednesday, May 15.

Cara will discuss nutrition and healthy lunches for school-aged children, offering valuable tips and strategies to help parents navigate the challenges of processed and fast food. 

Date - Wednesday 15 May

Time - 8:45am for 9am start. Expected to finish by 11am.

Where - AHS Potter Room (Level 4)

Cost - Free

Register

Please register via this link.

Participants are invited to grab a coffee before or after at Café 547.

Parking is unavailable at AHS. We suggest using Metro or Cathedral Place. 

A reminder to please complete the Whole School Survey if you have not already done so. 

The survey is part of our continuous improvement process and is undertaken every three years. In 2024, we engaged an external social and market research consultancy, MCR, to develop surveys for our parents and caregivers, students, and staff. 

You would have received an email from communityrelations@ahs.qld.edu.au with your unique survey link. (You may need to check your spam/junk folder.) 

If you have not received the email containing your survey link, please contact communityrelations@ahs.qld.edu.au so we can reissue it.

Please take your time to answer the questions carefully and consider your current experience at All Hallows’ School. 

All survey responses are in confidence and no respondent will be identified to the school.

Your feedback is important to us as it assists us with our planning for the future and ensures that we provide the best opportunities possible for students.

Thank you for your participation.

Here's your chance to win one of the highly sought-after AHS Brown Shoulder Bags! 

There are 8 brand new bags in existence that will be raffled with proceeds supporting our 2024 Whole School Project.

Our Social Justice Captains have been selling tickets in Home Groups, but now you can purchase them online. 

One ticket per house will be drawn at the House Assembly on Friday, 17 May. 

To purchase tickets for $5 each, please click here: 

All Hallows' Brown Shoulder Bag - House Raffle

Multi Mega Raffle

 
There is more than $50,000 of prizes to be won in this year’s Mothers' Network May Morning Tea Raffle.

Secure your chance by purchasing tickets online today, and spread the word among family and friends for a chance to revel in these fantastic prize bundles!

Proceeds allow our Mother's Network to support All Hallows' School initiatives and enhancements.

Please click on this link to purchase your tickets today.

We thank you for your patience as we have transitioned Learning Analytics (TrackOne) to its new cloud-based platform. Our Learning Analytics link will be available within the Parent Hub and via Moodle for our Students. It will be updated during the course of this week to reflect data from the beginning of 2024, including live result data and links to student feedback on Criteria sheets (Years 5-10) and ISMGs or ISSMs (Year 11-12) completed since the beginning of this year. The data available through Learning Analytics will continue to grow from 2024 to provide an historic repository of performance data and feedback for Student, Staff and Parent access. We will communicate to all families via e-mail to confirm its availability.

What's different?

Learning Analytics is now cloud-based.

Learning Analytics provides access to prior reports (e.g. Interim Reporting Semester 1, 2024).

Additional functionality will be made available over time.

Learning Analytics will continue to be made available to Parents via the link in the Parent Hub and to Students via the link from Moodle. 

Where to access marks, grades, feedback and reports? 

Parents may continue to access their students' marks, grades and feedback directly within their students' OneNote, as results and feedback are finalised and approved for release across Year 5-12. It is our expectation that students print copies into their OneNotes when received in class. However, the use of Learning Analytics (TrackOne) / Continuous Results, provides a growing and historical portal to 2024 feedback and data in a single location. Look for the link in the Parent Hub, which is being updated mid-week, to access your students' feedback and results. Also available from the Parent Hub is the link to the Parent Lounge where the recently published Interim Reports are accessible under 'Academic Reports'. Historical Reports are in the process of being linked to this portal also.

If you experience any issues with your School Logon or accessing the Parent Hub please contact ICT Services via email ICTServices@ahs.qld.edu.au or call 3230 9546.

Of course, outside of these formal feedback mechanisms, checks for understanding, checkpoints, drafts, peer assessment and a range of other informal feedback occurs continually within and outside of our classrooms each and every day. How our teachers and students make use of this qualitative and quantitative information is vital to understanding and improving learning and encouraging your students' self-reflection allows them to actively monitor and evaluate their learning and apply strategies for improvement. We appreciate our partnership with our parents in guiding our students' in this way.

QCAA Confirmation and Student Data Checking

The QCAA has begun releasing confirmed results for our Year 12s first piece of summative assessment (typically IA1) following Confirmation Event 1 held in April. With the transition to our updated Learning Analytics portal this week, our Year 12 Students and Parents will be able to view this Confirmed result as well as their Provisional results for the second piece of summative assessment (typically IA2) that will be submitted for QCAA Confirmation Event 2 to be held in July. 

While our classroom teachers and Heads of Department have reviewed all results at the point of data entry and at the return of feedback and results to students, we do request all Year 12 students to review their Confirmed and Provisional results in each criteria for each subject. The results that appear within Learning Analytics (TrackOne) should match exactly their Instrument Specific Marking Guides (ISMGs) or Instrument Specific Standards Matrices (ISSMs). Should any discrepancy be identified then students are to contact their respective Head of Department. 

Our confirmed results for our 2024 cohort again demonstrate an exceptional level of consistency in the marking standards applied by our teachers; this is a wonderful recognition of the expertise of our teaching staff and the breadth of representation of our QCAA Assessors. I thank them for their continued guidance that they provide our students and colleagues. In week 2 we recognised our staff acting in Confirmer and Lead Confirmer roles with the QCAA. This week we recognise the expertise of our teachers who complete QCAA Assessor roles as Resource Developers, Writing Panel Members, Subject Matter Experts and Scrutiny Panel Members: Siobhan Lambert, French; Scott Adamson, Physics; Siobhan Lambert, French Extension; Clair Monnickendam, Modern History; Sue Pearn, Drama; Shanee Conran, Chemistry; Sandy Duncan, Italian; Ning Zhangzhou, Mathematical Methods and Lynette McErlean, Design.

Engaged Professionalism: Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Engaged professionalism is at the core of our teaching philosophy. Our teachers actively collaborate on classroom practice and learning with colleagues, fostering an environment of shared knowledge and expertise. By implementing contemporary practices and staying abreast of educational research, our educators ensure that they provide the most effective and up-to-date teaching methods. Our staff involvement in the recent QCAA Confirmation processes, attendance and support of collaborative network meetings, conference attendance and presentations as well as our regular program of professional learning are evidence that this collaboration is alive and well. Furthermore, by involving the wider community in the educational journey, we enrich the learning experience for our students and prepare them to become responsible and engaged global citizens.

At All Hallows' we are committed to providing an educational experience that is holistic and that aims to empower your students with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary for success in an ever-changing world. Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your daughters. We look forward to continuing this journey together, fostering a love for learning and shaping future leaders.

Mr. Scott Adamson (Dean of Teaching and Learning).

Paul Dillon will be presenting to our Years 10-12 students on Tuesday 9 July (Term 3). More information on this presentation will be shared with Years 10, 11 and 12 families in the coming weeks. 

Paul will also be presenting to parents from 5:30-7:00pm on Tuesday 9 July in Claver Theatre. This is open to all parents/families of all year levels. Please place this date claimer in your calendar. He is an informative speaker who provides support and answers questions, dispelling myths about drugs and alcohol. If you would like any further information about Paul Dillon please visit DARTA | Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia or contact Victoria McDonald.

Teddy is continuing his regular visits to AHS and has been here one day a week all term. His goal of learning to relax seems to be going really well. Teddy is now regularly having his morning brush down and going on a welcome walk around the grounds with members of our Year 8 Mercy Action group. This group continues to be instrumental in helping develop information for students and staff about how we can best interact with Teddy. They are also in the process of developing a themed fundraiser for our school project – Teddy’s Tasty Treats (watch out for information about this event coming up in Week 6).

After his morning walk, he is spending time with different members of his Core Handling team, so that he gets used to staying with different people and being in various places around the school. He has visited classrooms, where he often finds quite the variety of things to smell and explore. Sadly, a lot of his interest in classrooms tends to be in finding chewing gum under tables, which we know is not good for him. Everyone can help protect Teddy by following our school rules about not chewing gum.

Teddy also spends time in our regulation room and counselling offices, often having quiet time there. As he is still only young, despite how much he has grown, he still gets tired quite easily and he needs rest during the day. It’s very important that if you see Teddy resting on his bed, or asleep that we respect his space. During those times we need to leave him alone and make sure that we don’t startle him awake.

Teddy also has some fun times out playing on the Terrace or on the tennis court. He like to chase a toy and bring it back and enjoys a game of tug. There have been more opportunities for people to interact with Teddy during the day. We all still need to be mindful of our three expectations and not call out to Teddy as he’s walking around. There might be times when he is out walking around, and he comes across small groups of students or staff. You will always need to talk to his core handler and if he sits and relaxes, you might be invited to pat him. We are always conscience of what Teddy’s body language is telling us as to whether he might be stressed, and his handler will always be trying to ensure he is relaxed and happy in his interactions.

We thank everyone in the community for their continued help in keeping Teddy relaxed and safe here at AHS. I have had both staff and students comment that just seeing him around is bringing them joy, so we know he is making a big difference in our community already. 

Whooping  Cough

We have seen a significant rise in the number of diagnosed cases of Whooping Cough. If your child displays symptoms, please keep them at home until testing is complete and follow the advice of Queensland Health regarding treatment.

We respectfully request our community be mindful of students and staff who are at a higher risk, such as those with asthma, pregnant staff, or compromised immunity.

To avoid passing the disease on to others, a person with whooping cough should stay away from school until they have had at least 5 days of their course of antibiotics, or until 21 days after the first sign of any coughing, or until 14 days after the severe bouts of coughing began.

Please monitor students' health vigilantly, and if any symptoms develop, follow Queensland Health's advice.

Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI)

ARI-causing viruses, including influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), can significantly disrupt schools and the wider community. 

While the viruses differ, the strategies to prevent them are largely the same. 

ARI’s can spread quickly in schools where large numbers of people are in close contact with each other.

All members of our community have a role to play in the prevention of these viruses by following these key messages:

• Stay at home when you are sick.
• Clean your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
• If you must leave the house while unwell, maintain physical distance from others and consider wearing a mask when you cannot physically distance.

Practice good respiratory hygiene by:

• Coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the inside of your elbow
• Discarding used tissues immediately in a bin
• Cleaning your hands thoroughly.

Queensland Health also recommends getting your influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations in 2024 if you are eligible. By working together, we can help keep our community healthier.

Ms Cathy Perkins (Head of Health and Wellness)

Hey everyone, it is week 5, somehow?!

I thought today I’d talk about the planet! There is obviously major discourse about the future of our planet as human-induced climate change worsens. While it is true that multi-national corporations are responsible for majority of these emissions, we can still try to make simple changes in our homes that help the planet. 

I have listed 8 changes you could consider making to live a slightly more eco-friendly lifestyle below. As with everything, the goal with sustainability should not be perfection - that only leads to guilt, stress and neglect when you inevitably give up and make zero changes! If you can just consider making a few of the listed changes, whatever is in your capacity, you are doing amazingly. 

1. Opt for detergent sheets instead of dishwasher tablets/laundry detergent

Dishwasher tablets and laundry detergents are expensive and not great for our health or the environment. An Aussie small business “Lucent Globe” is changing the game (as seen on 9 News, ABC and 7 News) as they have invented affordable, zero-waste “detergent sheets” that “have removed the nasty chemicals, the plastic packaging and up all the water that is wasted in liquid detergents, providing an alternative that is just as powerful whilst being safe and sustainable.” 

2. Composting

Composting has been around since the beginning of time - it’s what used to just happen naturally before we paved over all the soil! 

If food waste was a country, it would be the third biggest source of CO2 emissions in the world.  By getting a compost bin in your house, you significantly reduce food waste from your house. Instead of putting natural scraps into landfill, they can break down and become rich fertiliser, which you can then used for your garden - perhaps to grow more food!

3. Use leftover water for something

This one is easy and pretty self-explanatory - just try take the extra 5 seconds to tip out any water onto plants etc instead of pouring it down the sink.

4. Get some native plants in your garden for bees 

Bees literally do it all (shoutout to the AHS bee committee!), so show them some love by getting some native plants in your yard for them to enjoy.

5. Meat-free Mondays! (or whatever day works...) 

A day a week when your house has a meat-free dinner. 

6. Separate cans and bottles from the rest of your recycling

Unfortunately, recycling plastic is fraught with problems and our recycling program isn’t quite up to scratch. To avoid aluminium cans and glass from getting into the normal recycling program which often means they don’t end up getting recycled, try keep them separate for the containers for change program! This way, you know that they are actually going to be recycled and even get a bit of $ for it. 

7. Consider swapping/checking you have a water-efficient shower head.

8. Walk/cycle when you can - easy bit of exercise and honestly fun.

The things that are good for the environment are usually good for you too- it’s all connected! Try giving one of them a go :)

Have a marvellous week ❤️

Bridget xx

Significant Adult & Daughter Book Club

AHS Library from 3:15pm on Wed 29th May.

Every term, our lovely Librarians host a book club for students in Years 5 and 6. This book club is unique because we welcome their parents, caregivers, grandparents, and significant adults to read along and join us.

Book: "Outlaw Girls" by Emily Gale & Nova Weetman.

RSVP: library@ahs.qld.edu.au by 27/5.

#ahstimes20

Whitty students and their families, including parents and siblings of current Whitty students, are warmly invited to a Roller Skating Fundraiser and Community Event on Sunday afternoon May 26, 4:30pm – 6:30pm. Registration via the Eventbrite link secures your place but entry fee is paid at the door. $4.25 from each entry fee will be rebated to the School’s Whole School Project Pathways of Possibility. 

Whitty House 2024 Family Skate Afternoon

Ms Sue Pearn (Head of House – Whitty)

The Arts Festival (Instrumental Section) is underway this week. Parents and friends are welcome to come and watch. There is no need to sign in at reception for visitors to after school activities. The program of performers is available on the Performing Arts page of Moodle.

Section: Arts Festival | Performing Arts | AHS

Registrations close Monday 20/05/24

Registrations for the Arts Festival Speech & Drama, Vocal Music and Dance categories will close next Monday (12 noon, Monday 20 May). No late registrations will be accepted. Solo and Group registrations are encouraged. Performances in these categories will be held in Week 3 of Term 3 (22-26 July 2024).

Registrations for the Photography section will close on Monday, 22 July.

Arts Festival Rules and links to registration/payment portals can be found on the Performing Arts page of Moodle.

Ms. Cathie Neil (Head of Culture).

Congratulations to Emilia Gagliostro (Y7 AD3) and Caitlin Gordon (Y6.5) on their selection to the Met East 10–12 Years Tennis team to compete at the Tennis State Championships in Brisbane.

Congratulations to Isla Kramer (Y7 TI4) , Lucy Charles (Y7 CO4), Zara Richards (Y6.1), Sophie Dudley (Y7 MC8) and Olivia Spurgin (Y7 AD2) for their selection to the Met East 10–12 Years Hockey team to compete at the Hockey State Championships in Cairns.

Mr Jacob Simmons-Bliss (Acting, Head of Sport).

Friday 17 May is our next Father’s Group day for 2024

There are two shifts available:

• Morning Shift (6 or 8 people) from 9:00am until 11:00am
• Lunch Shift (6 or 8 people) from 11:00am until 1:30pm

If you are able to volunteer please email me at katie.castle@ahs.qld.edu.au.

Ms Katie Castle (Food Service Manager).

Sunday 19 May

Year 12 Father/Caregiver & Daughter Barefoot Bowls and BBQ

3:00pm – 5:00pm

Merthyr Bowls Club, 60 Oxlade Drive, New Farm

Michelle Poulsen: mathewandmichelle@bigpond.com or 0427 336 969 

Kellie Drew: kelliedrew@hotmail.com or 0422 226 272

Sunday 9 June

Year 7 Parents and Caregivers Sundaze Afternoon

3:00pm – 6:00pm

The Normanby Hotel, 1 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill

$30pp – includes a drink on arrival and light canapes

Please register and pay via the following link: Year 7 Parent & Caregivers Sundaze Afternoon 

Jane Moloney: janemoloney22@gmail.com 

Saturday 13 July 2024

Year 12 Mother/Caregiver Long Lunch

12:00pm – 4:00pm

Hyde Paradiso, Level 2, 8 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise

$85pp

Dress code: Coastal Chic!

RSVP: Thursday, 4 July (5:00pm)

Please register and pay via the following link: Year 12 Mothers'/Caregivers' Long Lunch

For those wanting to make a weekend end of it, discounted accommodation is available at The Island Hotel, Surfers Paradise with code to be provided via email to Year 12 families. The fun will continue at The Island Rooftop Bar from 6.30pm for a casual and relaxed get together – dinner and drinks will be available for purchase at the venue.

Kellie Drew: kelliedrew@hotmail.com or 0422 226 272

Save the Date

Sunday 9 June

Year 6 Mother/Caregiver & Daughter Brunch
 

Sunday 9 June 

Year 7 Parent/Caregiver Family Event
 

Friday 12 July 

Year 10 Parent & Carer Dinner. The Burrow, 52 Russel, Street, West End
 

Sunday 14 July 

Year 8 Family Event
 

Ms Regina Hefferan (Communications Secretary)

Further Details

Start time - you are welcome to arrive from 9.30am, find your friends and get some photos taken, before the event starts at 10am sharp!

Table numbers - we'll have a team of volunteers welcoming guests, but if you keep your eye on your emails next week, you'll be given details of your table number so you'll know where you're going!

After party - did someone say party?! There will be buses leaving the venue from 12:35pm to ferry you to the Normanby Hotel (and again at 2pm for our volunteers). Check out details on the MNET Facebook page.

Multi Mega Raffle

 
More than $50,000 of prizes to be won in this year’s raffle, don’t miss out.

Secure your chance by purchasing tickets online today, and spread the word among family and friends for a chance to revel in these fantastic prize bundles!

Proceeds allow our Mother's Network to support All Hallows' School initiatives and enhancements.

Please click on this link to purchase your tickets today.

www.facebook.com/ahsmothersnetwork

www.instagram.com/ahsmothersnetwork/

 Ms.  Regina Hefferan, (Mothers’ Network Communications Secretary).

About the Award

Established by the Parents & Friends Association and Mothers’ Network in 2016 in honour of Dr Perry’s sixteen years as Principal of All Hallows’ School, the Dr Lee-Anne Perry AM Leadership and Service Award is now funded and managed by the Past Pupils’ Association.

The purpose of the Award is to provide a past pupil who has graduated in the past 10 years (2014-2023) with a $5,000 grant to undertake a justice-related project that will further develop her personal and professional leadership skills.

The recipient must have been actively involved in the Mercy Action Program while a student at All Hallows’ School and has continued to be involved with social justice related activities since graduating from school.

About our previous recipients

Previous Award winners have used their funds to participate in a broad range of initiatives designed to make a difference - especially in the lives of the disadvantaged, minorities and the marginalised. They have found that the Award provides an enormous opportunity for personal and professional growth which can be life-changing and career defining. 

2016: Dr Lily Aboud (Class of 2014) travelled to Goa, India to work in a shelter for women in distress and this inspired her as a medical doctor to continue to serve the community by providing equitable and non-discriminatory healthcare.

2017: Rory McGahan (Class of 2014) co-founded The Unknown Project a social enterprise providing access to education and learning opportunities for children from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.

2018: While at university, Georgia Hurst (Class of 2016) volunteered at 180 Degrees Consulting which provides vital services to develop and improve social impact organisations. Her Award enabled her to undertake relevant project management training.

2019: Emily Morisaki’s (Class of 2016) original project did not proceed due to Covid so as an Occupational Therapy student she used her funds to support individuals with special needs, including a client who competed in gymnastics at the Special Olympics.

2020: Lileana Colarelli (Class of 2018) travelled to a village in the Filipino province of Cebu, to teach children experiencing malnutrition and poverty. This experience inspired her to advocate and raise funds for further projects.

2021: Ella Proberts (Class of 2019), with Imogen Ryan-Kerr, has created ‘Press’, a curated online newspaper that aims to provide genuine transparency, equity and unbiased presentation of news and information in a world where truth is often a casualty.

2022: Michelle Hamilton (Class of 2018) is passionate about addressing the disparity in health outcomes in rural areas, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. A broken leg delayed her initial project, now substituted with an overseas medical placement in a remote rural area.

2023: Solene Hegarty-Cremer (Class of 2014) is focussing on creating an interactive web app that will make STEM subjects accessible and engaging for disadvantaged youth who do not have access to scientific learning and are subsequently under-represented in these industries.