18 ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni News From birthdays to weddings and reunions, our alumni have had much to celebrate over the past year.
Doing Australia proud We are thrilled to report that Kiera Gazzard (STC2019) became a dual Olympian after competing at both the Tokyo and Paris Olympics in Artistic Swimming. Congratulations Kiera! Also representing Australia, Madeleine Swain (STC2024) has been selected for the Under 19 Australian Junior Rowing Team. She will be competing at the Junior World Championships in Lithuania in August this year. We wish her all the luck as she represents Australia at this prestigious competition. From the sports field to the universe We are honoured to share that Professor Tamara Davis AM FAA (STC1993) has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. Based at The University of Queensland, Tamara leads pioneering research that aims to strengthen our understanding of dark energy and the fundamental nature of our universe. Tamara is also a dedicated international athlete and was selected to represent Australia in the World Age-Group Championships in both Triathlon and Ultimate Frisbee this year. 90 years young Happy birthday to Lesley Bowers (Lawrance, STC1952) who was a student at St Cath’s from 1940 to 1950. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends. Up until two years ago, Lesley was a regular visitor to St Cath’s, attending the annual fete, reunion events and the annual Old Girls Luncheons. Unfortunately her physical health has meant that she has been unable to attend in recent years but she loves reading the magazines the school sends out.
Documenting love and loss In July, Adelaide (STC2016) and Lucinda Miller (STC2018) premiered their documentary Nansie at the Ritz Cinema in Randwick. The sisters have spent the past four-and-a-half years producing the documentary which explores their personal journey with dementia. Woman in charge Congratulations to Sue-Ern Tan (STC1996) who was just appointed as the head of the newly established International Energy Agency in Singapore. The agency is part of a global energy authority that aims to provide data, analysis and solutions for a sustainable energy system.
A sparkling wedding anniversary Congratulations to Miranda Tam (Tsang, STC1960) who recently celebrated her diamond wedding anniversary. Miranda has great memories of her time as a boarder at St Cath’s, alongside her two sisters Amy and Wendy. She was our school pianist in 1960 before going on to study at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Miranda taught music in schools before she married Anthony Tam in 1965. Anthony is the brother of another St Cath’s alumni, the late June Tam (STC1958), and the couple have two daughters and six grandsons together. Pictured above are Miranda and Anthony on their wedding day and again cutting the cake at their diamond anniversary celebrations.
Blooming with pride Zoe Macarounas (STC2001) received the Outstanding Florist Award at the Randwick Council Local Business Awards in November 2024. For 14 years, her business, Flowers by Zoe, has been a labour of love, where Zoe’s creativity and dedication have blossomed into a thriving family-owned business. This well-deserved recognition highlights her passion and commitment to excellence in floral design.
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