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For Sarah Gittoes (Coombs, STC1972), attending St Catherine’s herself and later sending both her daughters here from Kindergarten to Year 12 was not enough. Today, she is delighted to see a third generation of her family at the School, with her granddaughter, Olive H (Year 3), now in Junior School. “I just love everything about this school,” Sarah said. “I’m so happy that my granddaughter is now here and that I get to experience it all over again.” Sarah joined both her daughter, Jessica Hardy (Gittoes, STC2003), and granddaughter Olive at this year’s Foundation Day Assembly, where the three generations took part in a panel discussion reflecting on their shared connection to St Catherine’s. During the conversation, Sarah revealed that her own mother also had a strong connection to the School. “She lived across the road from St Catherine’s, so she came to everything,” Sarah recalled. “She was at every Swimming Carnival at the old pool, wearing a big hat and high heels, even when my daughters were students here. She always One family’s connection to St Catherine’s continues to strengthen with each generation. LIFELONG TIES “ I just love everything about this school. I’m so happy that I get to experience it all over again with my granddaughter.
made a point of cheering on girls whose families perhaps couldn’t be there. She was a lovely example of the people who quietly contribute behind the scenes and help make the St Catherine’s community so special.” Jessica agreed, reflecting on the friendships and sense of belonging she experienced during her years at the School. She spoke about her lifelong friendship with Georgia McGann (Coleman, STC2003), whom she met in Year 7. “When I look back on our friendship, we’ve travelled together, been bridesmaids at each other’s weddings, and now we’re raising children at the same time,” Jessica said. “But it feels like just yesterday we
were sneaking off to take a sibling photo together on school photo day. It’s really special.” The opportunity for Olive to build similar friendships was one of the reasons Jessica chose St Catherine’s when the family returned from London several years ago. “I wanted her to attend a school that celebrates different cultures and backgrounds and where she could form friendships with girls from all walks of life,” Jessica said.
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Sarah Gittoes (Coombs, STC1972)
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