MAGNOLIA MAGAZINE / VALETE
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VALETE St Catherine’s School extends its sincere sympathies to the families of our Old Girls and staff who have passed away.
Dorothy Pollard (Lyons, STC1963) We were sad to hear of the passing of Dorothy Pollard (nee Lyons). Dorothy was a keen member of the school Athletics team and was Prefect in 1963. Dorothy was the daughter of Old Girl Marjorie Inman (STC1927) and a valued member of the OGU. Bottom left photo: 1963 prefects (4th on left)
Ann Smith (Riley, STC1953) Ann Smith’s daughter Megan informed us of the death of her mother in October 2023. Ann was a student at St Catherine’s from 1949 to 1953. During this time, she was a keen sportswoman and was particularly proud to be Casterton House Captain. Anne valued her time at the school and made many connections which she maintained throughout her life. She always spoke of her time at St Catherine’s with great pride and fondness. Ann cherished her relationships with friends and family, always prioritising her role as wife to Arthur, mother to five children, grandmother to eleven grandchildren and friend to many. With thanks to Ann’s daughter Megan for her contribution to this tribute. Photo supplied from family.
Helen Lumby (STC1970) Helen Lumby was Prefect and Captain of Bronte House in 1970. Helen was a keen swimmer and her father Mr N Lumby acted as Chairman of the Fundraising Committee for construction of the original swimming pool which opened in 1971. Always known for her kindness and care, Helen will be missed and we extend our condolences to Helen’s sister Rita McWilliam (STC1965). Photo: Wendy Clark, Rita McWilliam and Helen Lumby at the 150th Anniversary Celebration Dinner hosted by the OGU. Our St Catherine’s community further extends its condolences to the families of these Old Girls. Carole Imrie (Young, STC1955) Patricia Cassidy (Goodsir, STC1952) Catherine Danzey (STC1980) Phyllis Ridley (Heggaton, STC1948)
Wendy Foster (Clark, STC1965) During her years as a boarder at St Catherine’s, Wendy forged invaluable friendships with her classmates that lasted until her death in February 2024. Appointed as the OGU year rep, Wendy kept in touch with her peers and maintained her strong association with the school, often hosting and welcoming staff when they would visit Gunnedah for AgQuip Field Days. A Prefect in 1965, Wendy and her fellow prefects recreated their group photo with former Headmistress Miss Patterson at the Class of 1965’s 35th reunion in 2000. Top photo: 1965 prefects and bottom photo: 2000 recreation (Wendy, far right).
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