10 CONNECTIONS
Exploring pathways beyond St Cath’s
Students gained valuable career insights from St Cath’s alumni at this year’s Careers Beyond St Cath’s event.
Unsure exactly what she wants to do after graduating, Ginger C (Year 11) welcomed the opportunity to hear from professionals across a range of industries at this year’s
alumni, who generously shared insights into their career journeys, industry pathways and experiences beyond school. The discussions provided valuable perspectives across a wide range of fields, helping students broaden their understanding of future study and career opportunities. For Ginger, the opportunity to learn from Old Girls who had once stood in her shoes was particularly meaningful. “It’s so important that St Cath’s is helping us explore our futures and make our own choices about what we need to do to prepare for whichever path we choose,” she said. “It’s especially valuable to hear from St Cath’s Old Girls who were once exactly where I am now.” The opportunity to connect with current students is equally rewarding for alumni. “St Cath’s did so much for me,” Alyssa Stevenson (STC2011) said. “I feel really passionate about giving back to the girls here now and helping them succeed too.”
Careers Beyond St Cath’s evening. “It’s difficult to choose when I’m drawn to lots of different things,” she explained. Held every two years, the event brings together St Catherine’s alumni from diverse career backgrounds to share their experiences and insights with students in Years 10 to 12, helping them explore the many pathways available after school. The evening began with an inspiring keynote address from Old Girl Yasmin London (STC2000). Now a leading voice in digital resilience and education, Yasmin is the Founder and CEO of First Movers Co., an education consultancy that helps organisations navigate rapid workplace, cultural and technological change. Drawing on her broad experience, Yasmin encouraged students to
“ If you follow your heart and want to do good, if you want to create change, you don’t have to be a certain type of person to do that.
embrace uncertainty and approach their futures with confidence. “The best way to succeed is to have the courage to try,” she said. “If you follow your heart and want to do good, if you want to create change, you don’t have to be a certain type of person to do that.” Yasmin also shared her thoughts on preparing for a future increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and innovation. “We need to focus on preserving our minds, our ability to think for ourselves, our independent thought and our curiosity,” she said. “All of those elements are essential to building a life worth living.” Following the keynote, students heard from a diverse panel of St Catherine’s
Yasmin London (STC2000) “
“St Cath’s did so much for me, so I feel really passionate about helping the girls here now succeed too.
Alyssa Stevenson (STC2011)
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