The Walford Magazine
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Contents
Council News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
From the Principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Aiming High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2012 Year 12 Results.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Focus On: Beyond the Classroom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
120th Birthday Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Together Again. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Remarkable Walford Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Postcard from OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
New Starts. Fond Memories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Editors
Libby Emery & Ana Gozalo
Telephone: 8373 4062 Email: [email protected]
Walford Anglican School for Girls
316 Unley Road Hyde Park SA 5061
Telephone: 8272 6555
walford.asn.au
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Council News
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Pamela Martin, Chair of Council
The year 2013 marks the 120th anniversary of the
commencement of Walford as an institution
dedicated to the education of female students.
Our results continue to reflect our great academic
record and Council is working with our new
Principal to ensure that we build on and enhance
our reputation, not only with excellence in the
academic field, but all co-curricular activities.
Our new Principal, Ms Rebecca Clarke, took the reins of
control of the school from our former Principal, Mrs Helen
Trebilcock, and the school is progressing steadily under
her stewardship.
Recently, there have also been changes in Council
Membership necessitating the appointment of new
Members. We are delighted to welcome Dr Elizabeth
Thompson (nee Campbell) and Ms Kathryn Presser as
new Council Members.
Liz attended Walford as had her mother, Ina Fox, and sister,
Anne Campbell before her. She studied medicine at the
University of Adelaide, then specialised in paediatrics and
later trained in clinical genetics in London at the Hospital
for Sick Children. Liz and her husband enjoyed living in
London for 10 years and their two children were born there.
Liz completed an MD through the University of Adelaide
on the genetics of osteogenesis imperfecta. The family
returned to Adelaide so that Ali, her daughter, could attend
Walford. Like her grandmother and aunt before her, Ali was
the school captain. Liz began working at the Women’s and
Children’s Hospital in the South Australian Clinical
Genetics Service in 1994 and is still there today. Liz has
enjoyed her work immensely as it combines the fascinating
science of genetics with patient care.
Kathryn joins the Walford Council, after having been a
member of the Walford Finance Committee for the past
year. Kathryn comes with a breadth of experience in
finance, corporate governance and capital management,
as a result of her current role as the Chief Financial Officer
of Top 5 ASX Listed South Australian Company – Beach
Energy Limited. With over 25 years’ experience in senior
finance and accounting roles, she also has a strong
background in risk management and financial reporting,
having also current directorship roles in the private and
not for profit sectors. Having two girls at Walford, Jemima
in Year 6 and Lilli in Year 3, she is delighted to be joining
the Council to assist the members and staff in making
decisions to produce the best outcomes for the education
of all Walford students.
We look forward to their input and expertise in future
Council deliberations.
I recently had the privilege of attending the Walford
production of Cats in the Helen Reid Hall.
The production not only demonstrated the wealth and
depth of talent of our students, but also provided a great
demonstration of the cooperation and assistance we get
from the wider members of the school community, in
particular the parents and staff. The brilliant performance
of the students was enhanced by the costuming, sets,
lighting, makeup and production skills – all contributions
from the greater Walford community. The success of the
production was a wonderful demonstration of the strength
of our community.
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‘‘
‘‘
From an early age, I knew
I wanted to teach...
My secondary education
enabled me to experience the
opportunities an all girls’
school can provide.
From the Principal
Rebecca Clarke
A question I have been asked many times since
returning to Walford is “What changes do you
notice since you were last here?”
At a glance, much has changed, especially in the way of
facilities. Our boarding house with a fabulous café is now
located on the school grounds. We have an amazing state of the
art Sports Centre, an Early Learning Centre, new tennis courts,
an art studio and a more spacious Junior School library.
Our School has continued to embrace technology and there
have been advancements in this regard. All classrooms are
equipped with wifi and Apple TVs and students in Years 8 – 11
have their own iPads. In Term 3 this year, iPads were introduced
to Years 5 – 7. Our IT staff and E-Learning Coordinator continue
to seek out innovative ways that technologies can support
pedagogical practices. Walford even has its own app!
I have appreciated learning more about new curriculum and
co-curricular initiatives. The movement room in the Sports
Centre has enabled Dance as a SACE subject to be offered.
Business and Enterprise and Nutrition represent recently
introduced curriculum offerings along with the “Thinking Skills
Program” which is delivered in Years 6 and 7.
Our students now have the chance to participate in an
international social service expedition through Antipodeans
Abroad. Groups have travelled to Borneo, Cambodia, Vanuatu,
and this year, will visit Vietnam, where, at each destination, they
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have supported the development of a local initiative.
The introduction of the House system represents a change that
has added to the program of our School. There is certainly a
strong House presence within the School and students are
benefitting from the new activities and support structure the
system provides. “House Glee” was certainly every bit as fun as
everyone had explained it to be!
There are many new faces too. I have enjoyed meeting staff who
have commenced at Walford in recent years as well as the many
students and families who have added to the wonderful tapestry
of our School.
Whilst it is natural for a school to change as it evolves with time,
the core elements that make Walford unique and appealing
have remained unchanged. At the heart of this School is a
strong, caring community which rarely goes unnoticed, even by
those who visit us briefly. Furthermore, our exceptional staff who
are knowledgeable and experienced in their fields enjoy their
profession and are committed to ensuring the best possible
outcomes for students.
But it is the students themselves who affirm for me every day
the absolute privilege I have in leading this School. They are
actively engaged in all aspects of their School. They are
motivated to learn, interested in the world around them and
want to care for it and those in it. Our students are willing to
give anything a go. They are supportive of one another and
celebrate each other’s achievements in earnest.
They understand the value of hard work and it is their desire
to achieve their best, combined with a natural humility that
pervades our learning environment. It is a joy to watch and
a privilege to be a part of.
The second question I am often asked is “What changes are
you going to make to our School?” It is fair to say that by the
very nature of having a new Principal, subtle changes will
inevitably occur.
During my first six months, I have relished immersing myself in
the Walford community. I am enjoying getting to know students
and I have been impressed with their willingness to engage and
share details of their learning and their lives with me. I have
enjoyed meeting with families and old scholars and listening to
Dr Doreen Bridges play the piano for me in her home, remains a
highlight to date. Dr Bridges graduated from Walford in 1935
and she has aided me immeasurably in my endeavour to
understand more about Walford’s history.
During Term 1 of this year, I conducted one to one conferences
with staff members, both teaching and non-teaching. Their
valuable insights have assisted me to better understand how
our School operates. Later this year, I will meet with each of
our Year 12 students in order to gain their perspective on their
Walford education.
So rather than answer this second question with a list of what
will change, my professional experience affirms that the
landscape in which we teach and learn is in itself dynamic, and,
at times, uncertain. As a school, our commitment will be to
respond in such a way that enables us to ensure that our
students can continue to pursue excellence in their chosen
endeavours, as well as participate confidently and capably in the
21st Century. Each girl’s academic care will continue to be our
focus as will her personal health and well-being. I look forward
to working with all members of our community to ensure that
we continue to provide a learning environment that enables our
students to flourish.
Finally, I have been asked why I wanted to return to Walford
as Principal.
From an early age, I knew I wanted to teach. My secondary
education, undertaken by scholarship, enabled me to experience
first hand the opportunities an all girls’ school can provide. We
were always encouraged to take the lead and to give things a go.
I do not recall ever feeling that anything was out of reach or that
my gender could obstruct an outcome I chose.
It is this kind of environment that helps girls thrive and exactly
the environment I had always hoped to teach and lead within.
Having previously served as the Head of Middle School at
Walford, I knew the community I was returning to and I simply
could not wait to get started!
My family and I have appreciated the warm welcome we have
received. We continue to enjoy getting to know the School and
our early experiences have us excited about our future.
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Aiming High
Fiona McAuliffe, Director of Studies
I am sure you have read of the success of our 2012
Year 12 students with great interest and delight.
The statistical analysis and results our 2012
graduates achieved are impressive in their own
right, but they do not necessarily reflect the
behind the scenes effort and tenacity needed to
perform at one’s personal best.
It is difficult to measure the self-discipline and drive that each
girl has invested in her results. But you can be certain that she has
been determined to give every effort toward achieving her own
personal success whilst contributing to the success of her peers.
The ongoing success of Walford graduates is founded on a
culture of hard work amongst the students, the professionalism
and dedication of the staff, and of course, the support from
parents who believe in their daughters and appreciate the value
of high (but reasonable) expectations.
We acknowledge the commitment of our dedicated staff who
continue to ensure they have accurately interpreted and
delivered the curriculum in a manner that makes it accessible to
all our students. Walford teachers are not only well versed in
their subject area but they are able to recognise the individual
strengths and challenges of their students. We are committed to
ensuring that student strengths contribute effectively to their
results and that their challenges are a focus for improvement.
Old scholar, Natasha Wright, recently offered this very sound
advice not just to Year 12s but to all Walford girls:
“Have high expectations, work consistently and most importantly,
make the most of the support and opportunities offered to you as a
Walford student. Never underestimate what you can achieve with
a positive and determined mindset. Of course, there may be days
where the workload seems impossible or where you feel you simply
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cannot understand the course work, but the key is not to dwell on
the negative, and instead concentrate on smaller tasks that you
know you can achieve. Ensure that you keep up with activities that
you enjoy, be it sport or music or simply seeing friends. These will
ensure that you maintain a balanced lifestyle as well as a fresh
and positive mind.”
Indeed, Walford girls are not only regarded for their academic
endeavours, as their interests and application extend to the
sporting and musical stages. Walford students are recognised for
the sportsmanship they demonstrate at every event at every level.
A look at www.playbytherules.net.au gives tribute to sporting
heros who are famous not for winning their event, but for their
courage to help others at the cost of their own glory. You will see
acts similar to these anywhere you see Walford girls competing.
I encourage our students to think of themselves as Olympic
athletes with their major events beginning in November of their
Year 12. To perform at their best in these events, their mind and
body will need to be in peak condition; well rested, well
practiced, well fed. I also believe that “good sportsmanship”
contributes to the way in which Walford Year 12 results continue
to be skewed heavily into the higher percentiles. I am sure that
Walford girls will continue to look out for each other; noticing
when an upturned boat needs righting, helping a fallen runner
to her feet and showing each other how to improve. Elite
athletes model not just how to compete in events, but how to
approach all of life’s challenges. What defines us most is not our
end result but the effort we put into getting there and the impact
we have on others throughout the journey.
Another old scholar, Frances Adamson gave this advice in her
2009 speech night address regarding success, “If you seize
opportunities with enthusiasm and confidence, you can never
underestimate the extent of the successes you will achieve in life”.
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2012
Year 12 Results
Mia Roberts
Dux of 2012
IB Diploma
Congratulations to all our Year 12s
IB DIPLOMA MERIT AWARDS
2012 Outstanding Results
27 Merit Certificates obtained by 16
students across 11 subjects.
32 Merit Certificates obtained by
16 students across 9 subjects.
59 Merit certificates were
obtained by 32 students.
Christine Li
99.95
Chemistry, English Studies, Mathematical Methods,
Physics, Research Project (‘11)
Mia Roberts
99.85
English A1 HL, French B SL, Geography SL,
Physics HL,
Olivia White
99.65
Biology, English Communications, Mathematical Methods
Joanna Tsirgiotis
99.85
English A1 HL, Spanish AB SL, Chemistry SL,
Mathematics SL
Meredith Li
98.65
English Communications, Mathematical Methods
Eleanor Chipperfield 99.20
French B SL, Geography HL
Fiona McCalden
Biology, Chemistry
Serena Angeline
98.85
French B SL, Geography HL, Physics HL, Chemistry SL,
Kathryn Palasis
99.55Chemistry,
Mathematical Studies
Sarah Panigas
98.85
Mathematics SL
Victoria Basedow
99.65
Mathematical Studies
Joanna Robinson
98.85
Chemistry SL,
Mathematics SL
Alexandra Way
96.45
Vocational Studies B (‘10)
Shae Grundy
97.25
English Communications
Sriya Chakrabarty
(May ’12)
98.85
Geography SL, Biology HL
Hannah Kovilpillai
99.10
English Communications
Emily Chen
98.50
Physics HL, Chemistry HL
Madeleine Leung
99.10Biology
Hayley Johnson
98.50
Physics HL, Mathematics SL
Lucinda Lokan
95.70
Zoe Williams
98.50
Chemistry SL
SACE MERIT AWARDS
99.55
English Communications
(International Baccalaureate)
Hannah Rappensberg 96.30Biology
Madeleine Campbell 97.75
Geography HL
Phillipa Woodard
96.15
Van Than Dang
Year 11 Biology, Research Project
Lauren Twine
97.75
Geography HL,
Mathematics SL
Sabrina Paul
96.30
French B SL
Catherine Prowse
96.30
Physics SL
Lusa Li
Year 11 Ensemble Performance,
Solo Performance
Philippa Wayte
96.30
English A1 HL
Rose Falkai
Emma Brigden
83.85
Physics SL
English Communications
Hayley Gobell
Year 11 Ensemble Performance,
Solo Performance
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14% of
students
achieved a
TER 99+
14%
48% of
students
achieved a
TER 95+
Christine Li
Dux of 2012
SACE
Tertiary Offers
86% of
students
achieved a
TER 80+
64% of
students
achieved a
TER 90+
Architecture1
Arts4
Commerce9
Development Studies, International Relations
2
Engineering, Civil, Structural,
Pharmaceutical, Aerospace
7
Film & Television, Graphic Design
5
Health Science, Medical Science, Biochemistry
4
Human Movement
1
Law13
48%
64%
86%
Of particular interest is the consistency of these
results. Comparisons over the last 10 years show:
ATAR of 90+
Marketing, Human Resource Management
4
Medical Radiation
1
Medicine7
Consistent Excellence
YEAR
Joanna Tsirgiotis
Dux of 2012
IB Diploma
ATAR of 99+
2003 64.00%8.00%
2004 48.00%10.00%
2005 66.00%21.00%
200657.00%12.00%
2007 60.00%19.00%
200861.00%16.00%
200958.00%9.00%
2010 70.00%14.00%
2011 59.00%10.50%
2012 64.00%14.00%
Nursing, Midwifery
7
Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
5
Optometry1
Pharmacy1
Psychology Hons, Behavioural Science,
Psychological Science
3
Science, Environmental Studies,
Nutrition & Food Science 4
Teaching
(Early Childhood /Primary/Secondary)
4
Tourism & Event Management,
Hotel Management
2
Vet Science, Animal Science 4
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Beyond the
Classroom
Erin Barnes - Teachabout
Erin Barnes (’05) is currently volunteering in a remote community
(Minyerri) in the Northern Territory, running a school holiday
program which furthers students’ learning while tackling
holiday boredom. Erin has taken part in the Teachabout
Program since it commenced in 2011 and this is her sixth
visit. The program incorporates literacy and numeracy into
fun, engaging activities with a fundamental commitment to
community involvement and cultural activities.
Teachabout’s aim is to contribute to a brighter education future
for children in remote communities.
When Erin is not in Minyerri, she is busy studying Politics,
Linguistics and French at Melbourne University.
Elizabeth Inaba-Hill - Perfect Rhythm
Tyson Leung - A Voice Heard
Flexibility, rhythm, grace, strength and energy are all part of
Elizabeth Inaba-Hill’s outstanding performance. In July Elizabeth
returned from Sydney with five national gold medals in Rhythmic
Gymnastics. She claimed a clean sweep of the Level 8 division of
the 2013 Australian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.
This followed her achievement in the South Australian
Championships where Elizabeth won gold medals in every
category: Individual Apparatus, Rope, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon.
“It felt really, really good and it was a big surprise. I know all my
hard work is worth it”, Elizabeth commented.
Elizabeth took up the sport at age seven and enjoys the dance
aspect and performing using coordination, face and body. She has
boundless energy and talent, and her family and school are justly
proud of this super fit student who now represents Australia in a
highly disciplined and professional manner.
Walford student Tyson Leung knows how to get her point across in
the most effective and charming way. With a prepared speech titled
“The Getting of Wisdom”, the 17 year old won the senior section of
the SA/NT Rostrum Voice of Youth Zone Final in June this year.
Tyson went on to represent our state, competing in the Youth
National Final in the ACT Legislative Assembly in July.
Rostrum Voice of Youth is a premier public speaking competition
and provides secondary students with the opportunity to
gain experience and confidence in expressing their views and
communicating their message. The competition was open to all
secondary school students under the age of 18, with 132 South
Australian students entering the contest this year.
Remarkably, this is not the first time Rostrum success has been
achieved by Tyson. Tyson was declared the national winner in
the Junior Secondary competition in 2011.
It’s very clear that public speaking runs in the family. Tyson’s
sister, Madeleine who is this year studying Medicine at Monash
University, won the state competition of “Han Yu Qiao” in 2009,
which is the Chinese equivalent of Rostrum. She was awarded
second place in the national final.
Jenna McCormick - On the Ball
Jenna McCormick (’12) was selected in the Australian All Girls
soccer team to compete in South America this year.
Not only has the Adelaide University mid-fielder been selected
in the Adelaide United women’s squad for this year’s W-League,
but also is set to represent Australia during 2013.
A former Walford boarder, Jenna is one of three SA players to
be selected for the Australian School Girls soccer team.
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120th
Birthday
Celebrations
Jubilee Key Rings
The Old Scholars’ Association is giving everyone
the opportunity to be part of the 2013 Jubilee Year,
by purchasing a 2013 Jubilee Key Ring for $10 each.
Key rings may be purchased from the School Shop
or the Marketing and Communications Office.
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Together
Again
In late May we celebrated Walford Old Scholars’
Week with numerous events and opportunities
for past students and staff to attend functions both
in and out of the school campus.
Jubilee Walk
The tour included a stop at number 202 Fisher Street, the
original site of our founder, Miss Adamson’s home where
Walford’s first classes took place. Our old scholars were
most surprised when they spotted Lydia Adamson watering
her garden!
Communion Service, Morning Tea, Back
to School Assembly
Old Scholars Emily Anderson (’11) and Emma Allison (’11)
competed against current Year 12 students, Hayley Gobell
and Lily Franklin on the topic “The Internet has made
school redundant”. It was a fantastic display of intellect,
good humour and spontaneous thinking with the
Old Scholars securing victory.
During the Assembly a long-standing tradition was upheld
when the youngest student, Annalisa Zacest, gave a bouquet
of flowers to the oldest Old Scholar present at the Back to
School Assembly, Josephine Prescott (Wylde ’39).
“I was very moved to receive the attractive posy in
School colours from a dear little scholar. There are
some good points to living to a ripe old age!”
Josephine Prescott
Jubilee Dinner
The Annual Dinner was attended by 160 people with much
laughter, loud chatting and reminiscing.
“It was so exciting seeing so many old scholars catch
up after many years, hearing the buzz and squeals of
joy as friends reunited from years past. I was delighted
that Sarah Nagy (Clarke ’03) was able to sing and
entertain the girls.” Edwina Butterworth
“Congratulations and a big thank you to Old Scholars’
Committee members, to Karin and to the Development
Office for a most enjoyable old scholars’ week, especially
the Jubilee Dinner.” Barbara Walter
“Thank you for the keyring presented to me at the
dinner. I really appreciate my time at Walford being
recognised in such a special way. This lovely memento
will remind me every day of the great years I spent at
the School and especially to being a part of it forever
now as an honorary Old Scholar.” Jenni Paynter
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Farewell to
Karin Dunsford
Best wishes to our beloved Karin Dunsford who
has finished as Director of Development at the
School. Her smiling face and caring nature will
be greatly missed at Walford.
A special thank you for being such a cheerful supporter of
the Walford Old Scholars’ Association. We recently had the
pleasure of honouring her superb work at the school by
awarding her Old Scholar Honorary Membership. We wish her
every success and happiness at St Andrew’s School and look
forward to seeing her soon at our Old Scholars’ functions!
“Karin’s tireless effort, passion and support of the
Walford Old Scholars has been absolutely tremendous.”
Edwina Butterworth
“Gorgeous Karin will be missed at school!
Wishing you all the best.”
Bianca Harms
Connect with us
on Facebook!
Did you know that the Walford Old Scholars
Association is on Facebook?
With over 1,000 likes, our Facebook page is becoming
an increasingly important way for us to retain links and
engage with our old scholar community.
The page is used to share and recognise old scholar
achievements, advise of forthcoming events and is a place
where old scholars are welcome to share their memories
of Walford, and also what they are doing now.
We encourage you to visit the page
and join the conversation at
www.facebook.com/walfordoldscholars
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1952
Margaret Southwood (nee Lawrence)
Economics and Education
Margaret attended Walford from 1950 to 1954 for her
secondary education and was the Vice Captain of Walford
in her final year. Margaret continued to Adelaide University
and in 1958 graduated with an Arts Degree with First Class
Honours in Economics. She achieved the highest results
in Economics II and III as well as in Economics Statistics I
and was awarded the Economics Prize. While at university,
Margaret was a member of the combined Australian
University Netball Team, being distinguished with a Netball
Blue as well as Club Letters in Tennis.
In 1959, Margaret commenced work in Education as a
tutor in Economics and as a part-time research assistant.
In 1969, she prepared the index for the Karmel Report
into education and then from 1970 – 2001 she enjoyed a
full career teaching in the Flinders University Economics
Faculty. In 1992 she wrote “The Study Guide to accompany
Economics” by Samuelson et al and she conducted
workshops in Kuala Lumpur as part of a Flinders
University partnership.
Remarkable Walford Women
The Walford Alumni Award, is an initiative introduced in the 90th year of the Walford Old
Scholars’ Association to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our old scholar community.
Old Scholars from the 2012 reunion years were nominated for outstanding achievements in their
chosen field, service to the community and support of the Walford values of courage and truth.
1952
1952
Jennifer Cashmore AM
Helen Burge (nee Hamilton)
Unable to achieve her ambition to be a journalist
because of prejudice in the mid 1950s against women
reporting general news, Jennifer became an advertising
copywriter. In 1972, she established her own public
relations consultancy, through which she became
involved in Liberal politics. From 1971 to 1980, she was
a member of the Walford Council of Governors and was
President of the Old Scholars’ Association in 1968.
Jennifer was elected to the South Australian House of
Representatives in 1977 as Member for Coles. From 1979
until 1982 she was Minister for Health and Minister for
Tourism in the Tonkin Government, achieving numerous
legal reforms in the health portfolio and reorganising
the administration of government support for tourism.
She subsequently held a number of shadow portfolios,
including environment and economic spokesperson for
the Liberal Party.
Jennifer was the fourth of five Cashmore sisters to
attend Walford. Her daughters, Frances, a diplomat,
and Christine Adamson, a Judge and her grand
daughter, Claire Bunten, were also Walford girls. She
has one son, Stuart Adamson, who is an ordained
Anglican Hospital chaplain.
Following her schooldays Helen trained as a hairdresser and
by the age of 21 years she owned her own salon and spent
seven years as a TAFE lecturer.
Her career path took a different turn when she met Grant
Burge and the Barossa Valley became an integral part of
Helen’s life. Following their marriage, Helen and Grant
launched Grant Burge Wines in 1988 when they took over
the 1860s era Moorooroo cellars at Jacob’s Creek. Helen
supervised the beautiful restoration of the buildings and
was a driving force in the promotion of the business, even
designing the wine labels herself. In 1993 Helen was
awarded the Small Business of the Year Award. Grant
Burge Wines is still family owned and is one of the most
respected and innovative wineries in the world.
Helen has served on many Boards and sponsored
numerous local, state and national events including the SA
Cabaret Festival in June, as testament to her support and
love of the Barossa. In recognition of her achievements in
the wine industry, 1996 Helen was inducted as a Baron to
the Barons of Barossa Fraternity, one of the highest honours.
The dance studio in the new Walford Sports Centre,
opened in 2010, is named the Burge Studio, to honour the
extraordinary service and sponsorship that Helen and her
family have provided to Walford.
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Business and Community Service
1972
Jane Fargher (nee Goodall)
Hospitality and Tourism
After school as a boarder, and a year spent backpacking,
Jane moved to Nilpena Station to help her husband Ross
run the family’s 800sq km property. In 1991, she saw an
opportunity to “diversify” and they bought a run down
outback pub, the Prairie Hotel, in Parachilna, a “town” with
a permanent population of five.
Over 22 years - “The Prairie”, first licensed in 1876, has
become Australia’s most awarded Outback hotel. Visitors
from all over the world, including movie stars and film
crews have stayed in, and filmed at and around the hotel.
Rabbit Proof Fence, Holy Smoke, last year’s Australia’s
Next Top Model, and this year, several episodes of Home
and Away have been filmed there, to name a few. Just
this month West End shot their latest commercial of
Australian icons, which of course, included The Prairie.
in these areas. Upon her return to Adelaide, Hilary worked
as a GP with a focus on the health of women and babies.
She then took up a position with Repromed working in her
particular interest of fertility treatment and donor conception.
Her next goal is to complete the Master of Reproductive
Medicine through the University of New South Wales.
Hilary is an active member of the Royal Australian
College of General Practitioners and an elected member
of the South Australia Faculty Board. She is on the
management board and advisory committee of the South
Australian Cervix Screening Program. She is also a busy
solo mum to her 8 year old son.
1992
Johanna (Jo) Pride
Law and Community Service
Jo graduated from the University of Adelaide with a
Bachelor of Laws First Class Honours and a number of
meritorious awards including the MF and PJ Manetta
Prize for the Law Honours candidate who submits the
most original thesis. In 2009, she took up the position of
Public Policy and Advocacy Manager of Oxfam Australia
where she cites one of her key achievements as
successfully influencing the Australian Government’s plan
to improve aid effectiveness. Jo played a leadership role in
the “Make Poverty History” campaign and the “Close the
Gap” campaign which is a commitment to close the life
expectancy gap for Aboriginal people within 25 years.
Whilst on maternity leave earlier this year, Jo’s sense of
social justice influenced her to take up the volunteer role
of Victorian State Director of the charitable organisation,
“Welcome to Australia” which engages Australians in
welcoming asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants
to our country. Jo also used her leave to draw attention to
maternal health challenges in developing countries,
publishing a moving article in The Sydney Morning
Herald, about the 639 women who died in pregnancy or
childbirth during the 16 hours she spent in labour with
her second child.
2002
Genevieve Handley
Dr Hilary Whittle
Despite ongoing health issues with Cystic Fibrosis,
Genevieve achieved a TER of 99.6, gaining entry to
Biomedical Science. She completed a Master of
Physiotherapy, and was in the top 15 percent of this
degree, and has since been working as a physiotherapist
whilst undertaking further Masters studies in
Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy. Ultimately
she would like to work with elite athletes and hopefully
at the next Olympics.
Hilary, sister to Celia, Ruth and Caroline who all attended
Walford, graduated from Medicine at Adelaide University
and moved to Darwin where she worked for three years,
developing her interest in women’s health, pregnancy and
paediatrics. After working at the Lyell McEwin Hospital in
obstetrics and gynaecology, she took up a hospital position in
Birmingham, UK, for 18 months, gaining further experience
Genevieve continues to volunteer on the Board of Cystic
Fibrosis South Australia. Her health issues have given her
a unique perspective on life; she believes it is important to
take up all opportunities when they arise. So, she has
studied overseas, worked as a ski instructor and travelled
to over 40 countries in the ten years since she has left
Walford. She looks forward to continuing to combine her
love of travel with her career in physiotherapy.
Jane’s entrepreneurial spirit, vision, extraordinary
fortitude, boundless energy, positive attitude and sense of
fun has seen her create a unique business, one renowned
for its unique style and innovation.
1982
Medicine
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New Starts. Fond Memories.
POSTCARD FROM OS
Births
Cass Smith (’95) a daughter Jemima Eve Mary van den
Broek on 20.05.11 sister for Phoebe Mae born on 16.09.08.
Emma Wotherspoon (Styles ’95) a daughter Molly Lola
Wotherspoon (stillborn) 22.04.11 and a son Harry Styles
Wotherspoon 16.08.12.
Abby Maddern (’02) married Richard Miller on
17 November 2012 at Saint Peters Anglican Church Robe.
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Leah Swain (Spehr ’02) a daughter Georgia May Swain
on 9.11.12.
Mon Vickery (’95), a daughter Olivia Rose Cremers on
18.11.12, little sister to Mia Grace Cremers born on 23.10.05.
In this historical novel the great Burra Burra copper mine of
South Australia provides the background for the struggles of
a Cornish miner Yestin Tregarthy and his wife Charlotte, who
emigrated from Cornwall and its worked out mines in 1836.
The reader is treated to their adventures at a mining camp in
the Outback, with all the dangers of pick and shovel mining,
collapsing mine shafts, and flooded tunnels, along with
miserable living conditions. But the real story is that of a man’s
greatest fear, the loss of his wife’s respect, and a woman’s
greatest fear, the loss of her husband’s love. The novel provides
remarkable views of the life of immigrants in 19th-century
Australia. One gets interesting lessons in copper mining and
learns more than a few Cornish words. The story is related by
the daughter Effie, who comes of age in the mining camp, and
witnesses her parents’ struggles. In the end, Effie sums up her
father’s life: “He had his sturt of luck and found (in his words)
‘where the riches hide theirselves”.
Meredith Jenner (Rooney ’92) a daughter Stephanie Jean
on 21.11.12.
Review by J. B. Anderson, February 2011
Alice Miller (’99) a son George Arthur Rhodes on 14.03.13.
The Gommock: Exploits of a Cornish Fool in
Colonial Australia is available from Marie’s
website: gommock.enlaplage.com (AU$31.95).
Payments are received through Paypal and books
are delivered from a warehouse in Victoria.
FOR EVERY BOOK PURCHASED FROM
THE WALFORD COMMUNITY,
MARIE WILL MAKE A DONATION TO THE
OLD SCHOLARS’ ASSOCIATION.
Cass Smith (’95) engaged to Billy van den Broek on
5 February 2013.
Nerali Cain (’01) a son Jack Peter Sedgley-Perryman on
23.08.12.
Vivian Li (’10) a son Royce Wong on 4.11.12.
About the Book
Kelly Sykes (’02) engaged to Clae Murray on 12 January 2013.
Marriages
Simonne Kain (Burdon ’97) twins Frank Brendan and
Louis Peter on 19.09.12.
Dear Ms Gozalo,
I’m a Walford Old Scholar, Marie Sandow, from year 1945.
I’ve been receiving the Walford Magazine for many years and
watching today’s lucky Walford girls in all their activities.
I have lived in the United States for forty-six years, but am still
very much Australian at heart.
My husband took up a research position on the Chemistry
faculty of The Pennsylvania State University in 1967, and our
three children and I came with him and took up new lives here.
I had the chance to take a degree in English at this university,
but when that was complete, and I had tried my hand at
teaching, all I really wanted was to write about Australia.
Frequent trips home to visit my ageing mother gave me the
chance to read old newspapers in the Adelaide Public Library,
and also to meet and befriend Ian Auhl, the historian of Burra.
And so I settled on writing a novel set in the early days of Burra.
The research and the writing took me twenty-five years, and
I was 80 by the time it was finished. I thought I was too old to
spend time searching for an agent or a publisher, so I selfpublished a book that I’m very pleased with.
My book is an historical novel, called The Gommock: Exploits
of a Cornish Fool in Colonial Australia. The gommock (Cornish
dialect for “fool”) is one of the struggling miners of Cornwall,
who brings his family to South Australia in 1836.
My friends in America say my characters and story are good,
and they often become very interested in Australia and
nineteenth century mining. My friends in Australia want more
people to be able to read it and learn about an aspect of South
Australian history that is often overlooked.
Many thanks,
Marie
Alexandra Stubberfield (’02) engaged to Michael Bollard
in December 2012.
Sarah Sarkozy (Goldsmith ’95) a daughter Willow Diana
Sarkozy on 23.08.12.
Catherine Allen (Haddy ’96) a son James on 13.09.12.
HISTORY COMES ALIVE
Engagements
Michelle Jenkin (Wallis ’03) a daughter Lara Michelle
Jenkin on 13.12.12.
Alice Thomas (’97) a daughter Elle Charlotte Coco on
18.12.12.
Lauren Docherty (Campbell ’95) a daughter, Audrey Rose
Docherty on 04.01.13.
Caitlin Gibson (’04) a daughter Isobel Mollie Langley on
15.02.13.
Kye Edwards (’98) a daughter Ivy on 25.02.13.
Tennille Siemer (Thomas ’95) a son Finn Toby Siemer on
31.03.13 brother for Jack Thomas Siemer, Ned Austin Siemer
and Oliver Siemer (stillborn).
Kate Gallasch (Beckoff ’95) a daughter Charlotte Jane on
29.04.13, little sister to Carter and Noah.
Katie Earl (Whittle ’96) a son Charlie on 13.06.13, little
brother to William.
Catherine Haddy (’96) married Ben Allen in March 2011.
Kate Ferguson (’00) married Benjamin Birch on
8 December 2012. Bridal party included: Michelle Spiel (’00),
Felicity Birch, Maid of Honour – Eliza Ferguson (’04) and
Jane Kellett (’00).
Sarah Woodbridge (’03) married Charlie Aust at Longview
Winery, Macclesfield on 15 December 12.
Nicolette Tsionis (’03) married Heath Gittings on
24 February 2013 at Carrick Hill, Springfield. Bridal party
included: Georgia Simos (’03), Eleni Tsonis (’05), Prue
Budiman (’03), Anna McNeil (’03) and Amber Jenkins (’07.)
Amanda Kruys (’96) married Cam Brewster on 16 March
2013 at St John’s Church Adelaide. Bridesmaids were all
Walford girls: Simone Kruys (’94), Fiona Steffensen (’96) and
Georgina Leov (Ward ’96).
Deaths
Allison Milnes (’90) on 1.02.12
Annette Blight (Thomas ’41) on 10.02.12
Ruth Errey (’40) on 9.06.12
Terry Sheppard (Walford Teacher) on 6.07.12
Joan Ringwood (’36) on 12.07.12
Nan Carne (Rogers ’38) on 18.10.12
Pamela Ryan (Cowper ’58) on 29.10.12
Suzanne Dawe (Leader ’43) on 5.11.12
Sally Neill (Ferris ’57) on 20.11.12
Kaye Aldersey (Schultz ’58) on 12.12.12
Anne Hardy (Jackson ’50) on 4.02.13
Jillien Goode (Roberts ’41) on 15.02.13
Margaret Frankenfeld (Mitchell ’57) on 20.02.13
Margaret Sutcliffe (Gameau ’36) on 27.03.13
Helen Ryan (Kernot ’44) on 6.05.13
Anne Kidman (’49) on 6.05.13
Daphne Murdoch (’36) on 30.05.13
Elaine Harker (Wallman ’44) on 23.06.13
Susan Basten (Woolcock ’58) on 23.07.13
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