16 ALUMNI STORIES
A STORY TO SHARE We are proud to spotlight just a few of the many talented and accomplished women within our alumni community.
2020
What is your favourite memory from your time at St Cath’s, and why does it still stay with you? Music and performance were always highlights, from learning the first notes on piano with Mrs Birrell in Kindergarten and the Year 6 musical The Little Mermaid , to Senior School events like conducting the Bronte
girls in Clubs and Choirs, and late night rehearsals for the Drama production Girl Asleep . A lot of fond memories also came from the growing independence we had in Year 12, including walks to the cafe after school before a late-night library session with friends during exam season. Art and Drama classes were always a lovely relief from other content- heavy subjects, and gave us a chance to focus on our major works while chatting and listening to music. It’s always enjoyable seeing old
“ I owe most of my enjoyment at St Cath’s to the company of my friends and the amazing teachers I had.
Ella Berckelman (STC2020)
Ella Berckelman (STC2020)
Who was your closest friend at school, and what made that friendship special? I’m lucky that I had a wide group of friends throughout school. A special one is Ella Swan, who I met in pre- school, and we reconnected in Year 5 when she joined St Cath’s. Around school we were nicknamed ‘the Ellas,’ ‘Ella Squared,’ or ‘Swanny and Goose’ (this one is reserved for the Touch Football field, where we were typically in stitches laughing with each other). Growing up with her was so special because we’ve known each other through everything, in the way sisters do. We went from playing dress-ups in pre-school to navigating our early 20s together – with everything in between – and I’m so glad I have her by my side. She just exudes positivity. She’s my biggest support, loves a laugh and loves an adventure.
friends and reminiscing on the fun times we shared. I owe most of my enjoyment at St Cath’s to the company of my friends and the amazing teachers I had. What are you doing now? After St Cath’s, I studied a Nursing degree at the University of Sydney, and I’m now one year into being a Registered Nurse. I work in the Children’s Intensive Care Unit caring for sick babies and children. It’s a challenging but wonderful job, made more special by the incredible people I work with. Outside of shift work, I love travelling, going to concerts and keeping my passions for music and art alive. I plan on heading back to university and working abroad in the coming years.
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