22 VALETE
Valete St Catherine’s School extends its sincere sympathies to the families of our Old Girls who have passed away.
Amelia Symonds (Kaldor, STC1997)
We were very sorry to hear of the death of Amelia Symonds (Kaldor, STC1997) in December 2024. Amelia was a boarder and participated in music, sports and drama for the two years that she attended the school. Our thoughts are with Amelia’s family and her young daughter.
Valmai Tink (Tuck, STC1950)
Marcia Cocks (Boyden, STC1937)
Megan Clifton wrote to tell us of the passing of her mother Valmai Tink (Tuck, STC1950) in October 2023. Valmai was a boarder at St Catherine’s and took great pride in attending Old Girls’ functions and keeping up to date with news from the school. During her time at school, Valmai enjoyed all sports and competed in Tildesley Tennis. In 1992, Valmai attended Back to St Cath’s Day and gave an interview to members of the Year 12 History class, where she recalled her school days being very happy. Photo: In this picture of the school’s production of HMS Pinafore, Valmai is in the centre.
Marica Cocks (Boyden, STC1937) died in March 2025 at the age of 104. Marcia was a boarder at the school from 1936 to 1937, commuting with her sister Elinor from their home in Ulmarra. Marcia was particularly good at sports and was senior hurdles champion in 1937. The Casterton House Notes of 1937 recall that Marcia “Excelled herself by securing second place in the 15 years race” at the All Schools Sports Carnival. In 2021, Marcia was featured in The Bulletin celebrating her 100th birthday. Photo: Marcia celebrates her 100 th birthday,
Fiona Nicholson (STC1991)
Our community was very sad to hear of the passing of Fiona Nicholson (STC1991). Fiona is remembered by her classmates as being a caring and positive person, lively and forthright and a true and enthusiastic friend. Perhaps it is a testament to this character that her friends wrote in their Year 12 summations of their time at St Catherine’s, that one of their highlights had been “meeting Fiona Nicholson.” Photo: Fiona is shown in her Year 12 class photo at St Cath’s.
Vivienne Lee (STC2020)
Marjorie Beck (Ohlsson, STC1954)
In November 2024, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Vivienne Lee (STC2020), following a car accident near Taree. Vivienne is warmly remembered by her peers and our staff. A talented dancer, a caring and resilient student and a warm and positive member of the boarding community, Vivienne is sadly missed by all those who knew her within our community.
Marjorie Beck (Ohlsson, STC1954) was Captain of Bronte house and after leaving school became a vocal advocate for flying foxes. Working tirelessly to ensure that native bushland was protected for the survival of the fox, Marjorie lobbied the government and residents alike. Marjorie has left a strong legacy of care for the flying fox and nature.
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