18 ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni news From birthdays to weddings and reunions, our alumni have had much to celebrate over the past year.
for the family, Sneha’s eldest daughter also commenced Year 7 at St Cath’s this year.
Celebrating 130 years of advocacy Members of the Old Girls’ Union were invited to Government House to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the National Council of Women. “It was fascinating to learn about the history of the Council,” said Evangeline Galettis OAM (Barris, STC1969). “Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, spoke about the progress of women’s rights over the years, while acknowledging that challenges such as domestic violence and pay equity remain significant issues today. It was a wonderful afternoon and a very special occasion.”
Sharing the Year 12 experience Just before Year 12 graduation in Term 3 last year, Rachel Greenwood (Jensen, STC1995) celebrated a special full-circle moment, posing for a photo with her daughter, Suzannah Greenwood (STC2025), while both wore their St Catherine’s Year 12 jerseys, three decades apart. Leading on the world stage We were thrilled to learn that Raema von Reiche (STC1975) has been appointed Chef de Mission for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, a prestigious role that will see her lead the Samoan national team throughout the Games. Fashioning their own path Congratulations to Lauren Nikas (STC2019) and Katerina (Kitty) Ardouin (STC2018), who recently hosted a pop-up event for their ethically made fashion brand, Katali the Label. The pair founded the business together in 2024 and continue to grow the brand through their shared commitment to sustainable and responsible fashion. Launching a new venture Congratulations to Sneha Balakrishnan (STC2001), who recently launched her own consultancy firm after previously leading the legal department at technology company Shippit. Adding to an exciting new chapter
Reunited in Hong Kong It was wonderful to reconnect with our alumni, parent and student community in Hong Kong this June. Headmistress Deb Magill travelled to Hong Kong especially for the occasion, providing a special opportunity to celebrate St Catherine’s 170th anniversary with members of our international community and strengthen the connections that unite St Catherine’s families around the world. A rising star in filmmaking We were delighted to learn that Cleo Baldwin (STC2019) was recently nominated for Young Australian Filmmaker of the Year at the Byron Bay International Film Festival for her comedy-mystery film In the Cold of the Sun which she wrote, directed and produced. Cleo graduated from the Australian Film Television and Radio School
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