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Snow Ball 2023
For the first time since 2017, we are thrilled to be hosting a gala ball! The St Catherine’s Foundation will be hosting the Snow Ball on Saturday 26 August 2023, from 6.30pm to 11pm in the Queen Elizabeth II Grandstand Ballroom, at the Australian Turf Club in Randwick. The Dress Code is black tie. This philanthropic event will support our life-changing […]
National Rowing champions
It has been an incredible season for the St Catherine’s Rowing team – coached by former Irish Olympic rower Richard Coakley. The team performed exceptionally well at the IGSSA Sports Regatta in March and brought home a total of 11 medals: five gold, one silver and five bronze. The medals were spread across the whole squad, […]
International Women’s Day Luncheon
On Friday 10 March 2023, the St Catherine’s Foundation hosted the inaugural International Women’s Day Luncheon. An initiative of the St Catherine’s Foundation Endowment Committee, the event raised just under $35,000 in support of our Indigenous Education program. This fundraising effort is a true testament to the generosity of our school community. Thank you to Catherine Ajaka, […]
Dr Julie Townsend Theatre
On Wednesday 7 December, St Catherine’s School farewelled its 12th Headmistress, Dr Julie Townsend, at her final Speech Day. During the proceedings, the School Council dedicated the school’s 500-seat theatre in the Performing Arts & Aquatic Centre in her honour – officially naming it The Dr Julie Townsend Theatre. We were delighted that three significant […]
Cadet promotion
In an exciting milestone in our unit’s 110-year history, we are very proud to announce the first female Senior Cadet Under Officer. SUO Kayla Heng has been promoted to Senior Cadet Under Officer for the Unit, a mark of the successful integration of the partnership of St Catherine’s and Waverley College, which commenced in 2020. […]
Our staff sports stars
Our sports department staff have been heavily involved in professional sport throughout their careers. Our Head of Sport and BTC operations, Andrew Yanitsas, has a long history with Water Polo Australia and is currently the assistant coach of the Australian men’s water polo team. Working closely with Andrew is Richard Campbell, our Head of Aquatics and Head […]
Ms Sarah Donnelley (OG2008) — Deputy Principal
Sarah is the deputy principal of a P-12 NSW Department of Education Connected Community central school in Wilcannia, a small town on the Darling River in Far West NSW. In 2020 she won the Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of the Year Award and is passionate about education and educating through leadership. Sarah has a deep […]
Appointment of Interim Headmistress
The St Catherine’s School Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Judith Poole as Interim Headmistress of St Catherine’s, commencing January 2023. She will take over from Dr Julie Townsend who has been Headmistress of St Catherine’s since 2010. Mrs Poole has a distinguished record in school leadership, with a particular passion for […]
Prof Carolyn Sue (OG1981) — Neuroscientist
Dr Sue is a clinician scientist who graduated from the medical school at UNSW.