Where Are They Now?

1996 LeaversKate Benson (nee Harris) (92 – 96) is a self-employed Gemmologist and Jewellery Valuer. Kate is a Foundation student and was a Year 12 Prefect in 1996.

Kristy Brown (94 – 96) is a Primary School Teacher in Perth.

Kathryn Davy (92 – 96) is currently working full time as a Youth Counsellor for Youth Focus. She is a qualified Social Worker working in the mental health field.

Paul Farrier (92 – 96) is a sheet metal press operator at Rollwell Engineering and is married with two children.

Tarmianne Marshall (92 – 96) in March 2016 completed a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia with a speciality in Leadership after working full time and studying part time for five years. The highlights from her postgraduate degree included a brief stint in Germany, where she studied operational efficiency and supply chain management in the region’s ‘super factories’ (Mercedes, Bosch, Siemens etc.), and graduated on the university’s honour roll as a Tracey Horton Scholar. Tarmianne is currently working as a Senior Manager at RAC and is a mentor for undergraduate students at the University of Western Australia Business School and in RAC’s Women in Leadership program. Tarmianne said, “It was lovely to catch up and reminisce with Mr Arnold, teachers and old friends during our 20 year school reunion.”

20 Year ReunionHeld on Friday 28 October 2016, Class of 1996 Leavers enjoyed a wine and cheese evening as they mingled with other Alumni, after embarking on a twilight tour of the School.

1997 LeaversRafar Gluyas (96 – 97) is currently working as a Geophysical Software Developer in Perth. Rafar is very much enjoying married life and watching his daughter grow up.

1998 LeaversBenjamin Graves (94 – 98) is undertaking Australian Command and Staff Course at Australian Defence College. It is a twelve month course to prepare defence members for senior leadership in the Australian Defence Force. The course provides a Masters of Military Strategy and Studies from Australian National University. On completion of the course the expectation is to be appointed command in the ADF. Benjamin is a Squadron Leader in the Royal Australian Air Force.

1999 LeaversChelsea Coleman (nee Yandle) (95 – 99) is currently studying at Curtin University completing a Bachelor of Education Degree, also working as a qualified Dental Nurse. She has two children; a son, Blaze, who is six and a daughter, Isla, who is four. Chelsea is expecting baby number three in February 2017. Chelsea is still in contact with a few former students.

Teagan Jones (91 – 99) has spent the last five years living and working in London, which she loved. Teagan has recently relocated to Sydney, where she is now working as a Legal Counsel for the ASX.

2000 LeaversColin Bunce (99 – 00) is currently employed as a Construction Manager on Australian Aid projects in PNG.

Danielle Chandler (nee Haley) (93 – 00) is enjoying being a mum to two boys, Kai (9) and Max (7) and baby Pearl. Danielle married Scott Chandler in December 2015.

Hayden Charles (96 – 00) is still working as a contract Accounting Consultant in London (currently at Bupa) and has just achieved British Citizenship and now has a UK passport. Hayden will be travelling to Central America for a few months from January 2017 to add to the 60 countries already visited before. Hayden will be relocating back to Perth after his adventures. Hayden ran the London marathon in April 2016 in 3:58 and completed the three peaks challenge (three highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales), 12 hours of hiking and 12 hours of driving, so it was done in just under 24 hours in September 2016.

Ben Clarke (93 – 00) is working at Cape Naturaliste College, Vasse, as a Health and Physical Education Teacher. Ben recently married Jackie Bovell, and the ceremony was conducted by Father Noel. Ben is also coaching YOBS Cricket Club in Busselton and playing in the A grade competition of BMRCA for YOBS CC.

Jessica Craig-Piper (96 – 00) currently resides in Melbourne where she is undertaking a Professional Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice at The Miecat Institute and working as the Student Wellbeing Coordinator at the Australian Institute of Music (AIM), as well as freelancing as a writer and editor in her spare time. Jessica moved to Melbourne in early 2015 after three years living in Sydney, where she completed a Graduate Diploma in Screenwriting and a Masters of Screen Arts at the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS).

Rebecca Cutten (96 – 00) still runs the family’s real estate agency in Rockingham, Noble Real Estate. She is still best friends with a former student. Rebecca is the current Chairman of the Rockingham/Kwinana Branch of REIWA.

Michelle Hitchcock (nee Strachan) (99 – 00) is currently having time off from work as her mum passed away in April. Michelle is a full time mum to Ethan (6) and Ava (3). Michelle is also studying for a Diploma of Property Services (Agency Management).

Amy Sullivan (nee Barker) (91 – 00) married Dave Sullivan in 2015 and their first child, Danielle, arrived in 2016. Amy is currently enjoying maternity leave with their daughter and will be returning to work later in 2017 as an Environmental Approvals Specialist with FMG.

2001 LeaversKenrick Armitage (91 – 01) is a Physical Education Teacher at Penrhos College.

Natalie Rogalski (93 – 01) is living in London working as a Physio between a clinic in Hampstead and the English National Ballet Company, travelling and surviving the cold. Natalie makes an annual trip home to see family, friends and the beautiful beaches of Western Australia.

2002 LeaversMatthew Byrne (98 – 02) returned to WA from Canberra to work on environmental policy for the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Adam Hill (93 – 02) is currently working as an Engineer in the Army in Sydney. The next move is to Wodonga, Victoria for 2017/2018. He completed the Kokoda Track in November 2015 and completed a Masters in Business, UNSW, in 2016. Adam still keeps in touch with a few former students.

Fletcher Wall (98 – 02) is continuing as the Maritime Homeland Defence Planner for US Mine Warfare exercises/operations in San Diego, California. He will be running four major exercises for US and coalition forces over the year and hopefully seeing a lot more of the country. Fletcher is also finishing a Masters of Project Management with UNSW via distance learning. Fletcher is continuing to develop and expand Australian Rules Football in San Diego with the San Diego Lions as part of the USAFL. His is due to become a father with his first child expected in January.

Klair Skinner (nee Redden) (01 – 02) is the owner of Madora Bay Settlements and owner of Dakota Hire – bubble soccer (events/entertainment hire company). She is also a mum to three beautiful girls.

Amanda Tan (98 – 02) is based in London, working as Director of Product Strategy at Advertising Technology firm MediaMath. Amanda is also taking the opportunity to travel around Europe!

2003 LeaversTegan Broadfoot (nee Short) (99 – 03) is working as a lawyer in the commercial and corporate team at a technology, media and telecommunication specialist law firm in London. Tegan and her husband, Stuart, welcomed a baby boy, Ethan, to the world on 30 January 2016.

Candice Eisenkoeck (nee Meyers) (91 – 03) is completing a Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) at Edith Cowan University. As a result of her ongoing studies, she was invited into an Honour Society with Edith Cowan University. Candice has three children, one who is a student at Frederick Irwin.

Hannah Le Chat (nee Carmody) (97 – 03) is teaching part-time at Mandurah Baptist Primary School. Hannah and her husband, Marlon, have extended their family by welcoming a daughter, Darcy. Darcy’s older brothers Delon (6), Denzel (4) and Denham (2) couldn’t be happier to have a sister.

Mitchell Young (99 – 03) Having just completed three years on the Gorgon LNG Project as the Senior Construction Planner, Mitchell has been asked to move to Houston Texas as the Construction Coordinator for the Freeport LNG Project. He is looking forward to the challenge of another big project and exploring the Americas and surrounding countries. Mitchell is also a year away from completing a Bachelor degree in Management through the University of Canberra and Ducere Global Business School.

2004 LeaversEliza Bradley (00 – 04) is in her third year with St Barbara Mining as Health Safety and Environmental Superintendent. She has successfully completed a Post Grad qualification in this field and now advancing her skills in mining law at the University of Western Australia. Eliza achieved a commendation in the 2016 Women in Mining Awards for Outstanding Young Achiever in Resources. Underground Mining is a huge passion of hers. She finally made it to Ubud to complete her yoga teacher training and found she enjoyed being vegan!

Claire Davies (nee Towie) (92 – 04) has been travelling with her husband a lot in 2016 and recently moved into a new place in Melbourne. She is working at a company called ‘Care for You’, working as a specialist Acquired Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury social worker.

Darren Kirke (92 – 04) went on Rotary exchange to Bordeaux, France, before studying Law and Commerce at the University of Western Australia. He spent six years in Sydney in Investment Banking and is now a Director in Mergers and Acquisitions at UBS Investment Bank in New York. Darren is married to Tracey Kingsbury (Frederick Irwin 01 – 05). Having worked as a judge’s associate and lawyer for six years, Tracey is now undertaking her MPA (Master of Public Administration) at NYU in New York. Darren and Tracey still have many good friends who studied at Frederick Irwin and love catching up with them – wherever in the world that may be!

2005 LeaversRhys Arndt (93 – 05) is married with two children and working as a Mechanical Supervisor at Alcoa’s Pinjarra refinery. Rhys is also studying for a post graduate certificate in asset management.

Esther Ferris (nee Dawe) (03 – 05) is a registered Nurse at Rockingham Emergency Department.

Aaron Gibson (01 – 05) is working as a Licensed Surveyor at De Nada Surveys focusing on subdivisions and boundary re-establishments.

Hayley Mutton (01 – 05) started her Certificate III studies in 2015 volunteering at Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas. She was hired just two months later as a wildlife keeper and has been working there since November 2015. Hayley has almost completed the Certificate with just two units left.

Cody Rowe (01 – 05) is a Business Consultant/Business Development Manager based out of Balcatta WA – QSRH Pty Ltd.

Rebecca Sanders (01 – 05) has a one year old son, Ethan, who is keeping her on her toes but he is absolutely perfect. Rebecca and her partner have finished renovating their house and are looking forward to enjoying it now. She is working part-time at Perth Magistrates Court. Rebecca is helping build her partner’s small business, Fremantle Carpentry, by doing the administration/bookkeeping side of things and considering studying Horticulture in 2017.

Jarrad Seng (93 – 05) is currently on world tour with UK band, Passenger, across Europe, Australia, USA and the UK, as the official photographer and film director. In between shows he’s trying (for the final time) to finish his university degrees – ten years after starting!

2006 LeaversRebecca Darby (nee Mazzucchelli) (94 – 06) is working at an accounting firm in Mandurah and also with a business team raising up the next wave of entrepreneurs.

Marc Dyson (94 – 06) is a specialised bulk liquid nitrogen driver in Perth while gaining six Certificate IVs in different fields that include public safety, transportation, firefighting and emergency response, health care, warehousing, catering and weapons training. Marc has served seven years in the Royal Australian Navy which gave him the opportunity to see the world.

Stephanie Harris (nee Holmes) (94 – 06) is currently on maternity leave after having her second baby in January 2016.

Bhreagh Ham (nee Gillis) (02 – 06) is nearly finished her second year as a Happy Feet Fitness Instructor and really loves bringing so much laughter and happiness to young children. Bhreagh got married on 5 November and it was the BEST day of her life! She is currently enjoying married life in Palmyra with their labradoodle puppy, Nova, and looking forward to her honeymoon in South Africa over Christmas. Bhreagh is really looking forward to going on a safari!

Rebekah Jenner (94 – 06) is a Health, Physical Education and Outdoor Education Teacher at Communicare Academy – a school for disengaged/at risk youth. Rebekah is even funnier than she was in high school.

Brent Passchier (05 – 06) received a permanent position at Atwell College as an Education Support Teacher. At the start of 2016 Brent bought another property in Singleton where his wife, Katherine, and daughter, Charlie, now live. He still maintains good contact with a couple of former students.

Ellen (Ellie) Swift (02 – 06) is working as a Senior Communications Advisor at Clarity Communications and also undertaking training as a business coach.

Ivy Willyams (94 – 06) after five years with Shell in Australia/India, is now completing a Master of Business Administration at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is enjoying exploring Boston and the US. Ivy travels frequently to India to visit her partner and in 2015 made a trip to Varanasi, India to visit the education NGO founded by Amy Nagatani (‘06).

Amy Yates (94 – 06) is currently working away on site in Darwin at the Ichthys Gas Project with Kentz as a Contracts Administrator/Quantity Surveyor. She is enjoying the relaxed, but exciting lifestyle Darwin has to offer, but still gets to come home each month to see friends and family. Amy completed a Diploma of Business Management at the beginning of 2016.

10 Year ReunionHeld on Sunday 27 November 2016, Class of 2006 Leavers enjoyed light food and beverages as they mingled with other Alumni, before embarking on a tour of the School.

2007 LeaversLaura Buters (03 – 07) in 2016 has balanced full-time employment as a rural doctor with a part-time Masters degree by cutting out sleeping, eating, and socialising. Despite locals assuring her “the winter isn’t usually this bad”, Laura and the horrendous Albany weather have decided to part ways after a year-long fling. In 2017 Laura will attend (and probably cry at) the respective weddings of a couple of former students, followed by a long-awaited Gap Year.

Amber Carton (03 – 07) commenced as Community Relations Officer in January of this year at Frederick Irwin Anglican School, after four years as a Marketing and Communications Executive in West Perth for the Australian Hotels Association (WA). William Solomon (07) and Amber will be getting married in February 2017!

Rhiannon Chapman (nee Salisbury) (95 – 07) is working at Peter Carnley Anglican Community School as the Junior School Physical Education Teacher and also coaching the Peel Thunderbirds. Rhiannon got married in 2016.

Sarah Elrington (03 – 07) is currently working FIFO as the environmental advisor for Rio Tinto’s Yandicoogina Mine in the Pilbara. Sarah will be married in 2017.

Chelsea Hall (95 – 07) is working full time at South of Perth Yacht Club as sailing coach and asset management. In 2015 she graduated from Notre Dame, Fremantle with a Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation.

Rachel Halleen (95 – 07) is working as an Exercise Physiologist at 4 Life Physiotherapy in Mandurah. They recently won the Small Business of the Year Award for the Peel region. Rachel was Vice Captain of the Mandurah Magic Women’s State Basketball League team in 2016.

Hannah Henderson (97 – 07) left her job as the Australian Brand Manager for Peugeot (Gourmet Division) to move to Vancouver, Canada where she is now working as a freelance Marketing Consultant whilst exploring Canada and the United States.

Dean Hogan-Esch (95 – 07) is a Process Operator Technician with Woodside Energy.

Tyler Olsen (03 – 07) married Amy Pannekoek (07) in April 2016 and is currently running a vehicle workshop in Port Kennedy.

Rachel Preston-Bidwell (nee Preston) (97 – 07) is currently working at REIWA as the Corporate Communications Coordinator. She celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary, with her husband Jack, in November.

Sara Schaus (03 – 07) after three years of working in Melbourne, Sara has traded in her jackets and scarves for shorts and sunscreen by relocating to sunny Queensland. She is still building amazing spaces for other people to enjoy but finally her new office has not only a window, but a river view. She is looking forward to seeing a couple of former students cry at her wedding in 2017.

Clair Sievwright (03 – 07) is currently on maternity leave from her position as a medical scientist in the microbiology laboratory at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Clair had a baby girl in April 2016 named Darcy.

Timothy Young (01 – 07) is working as a construction specialist engineer in oil and gas, living in The Hague in Netherlands, working for Chicago Bridge and Iron.

2008 LeaversJaimi Andrews (04 – 08) is working as an occupational therapist in Mandurah in two part-time roles – Mandurah Community Health Centre and VisAbility. She travelled to Melbourne for Moomba Masters (waterskiing event) and Bali in 2016 and to Canada for a white Christmas in 2016. Hopefully 2017 will involve more travelling – to Europe and the United States of America. Jaimi is still competing in water skiing and plans to ski at the Australian National Championships in Perth in 2017.

Zoe Hayes (nee Coles) (04 – 08) has started a Bachelor of Midwifery at Curtin University. From 2009 – 2012 Zoe studied a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. She taught Year 1/2 at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Donnybrook in 2013. In 2014 – 2016 she taught Year 2 and Kindergarten at St Damien’s Catholic Primary School. Zoe married Stephen Hayes on 25 June 2016.

Kate Lathouras (06 – 08) is currently completing a Master of Business (Sports Management) and working full time at Australian Sailing. Australian Sailing is the national organising body for sailing in Australia. She works as the national Event Communications Coordinator for the sailing events around Australia and currently resides in Victoria.

Bianca Maurice (04 – 08) is currently taking a sabbatical from her career to travel Asia for twelve months. She is still living in Brisbane, Queensland and completing a Masters of Business with the Queensland University of Technology. Completion is due in 2017.

Ryan (Redsy) McRedmond (04 – 08) is studying a Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) to become a high school teacher majoring in Humanities and Social Sciences and ICT, while working at Curtin University as a Student Adviser. He is playing SBL basketball with the Rockingham Flames.

Jessica Parker (04 – 08) has been living back in the United Kingdom for the last year (moved to Australia in 2002). She is working as Head Lifeguard in the Subtropical Swimming Paradise located in the holiday resort Center Parcs Woburn. Jessica loves traveling and has visited most of Europe and hopes to go to America and Canada soon. She has also visited her sister (Fiona Parker Class of 2010) who lives in Japan with her fiancé.

2009 LeaversRebecca Bailey (97 – 09) After studying one year of Pharmacy in Queensland and six years of Medicine at the University of Western Australia, Rebecca has finally graduated as a Doctor (along with a couple of other Frederick Irwin 2009 graduates). Rebecca will be working at Fiona Stanley and Rockingham Hospitals. She is looking forward to escaping the winter and working in Broome in 2017. Rebecca will be travelling to New Zealand over Christmas and New Year with her partner, Marc, and is excited about the adventures ahead! She will also continue with her hobby of pole dancing and teaches classes at Bobbi’s Pole Studio. Rebecca performed in the Western Australia heats of Miss Pole Dance Australia.

Cristyn Fielding (05 – 09) is currently working at the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council in Ascot as an Environmental Projects Officer. She is working with several councils to manage their water consumption, energy consumption, and management of environmental assets. Cristyn also assists with climate change information and aid councils in implementing actions towards climate change adaptation and mitigation. Cristyn is currently working on a project called the Swan Helena Rivers Management Framework where she is working with councils and the state government to influence connectivity and environmental management on the Swan and Helena Rivers.

Natasha Harper (05 – 09) is currently finishing her honours thesis on the social construction of depression whilst working as a full time receptionist at a backpackers’ hostel. Natasha is also volunteering at the Western Australian Museum with their Anthropology and Archeology department.

Timothy Jenner (96 – 09) has recently completed a Masters in Teaching. He is working as a Chaplain and will be moving into teaching for 2017.

Rachel Williams (nee Walker) (05 – 09) completed a Bachelor degree of Dental Sciences at the University of Western Australia and is currently working full time as a Dentist in Perth.

2010 LeaversChloe Ayers (98 – 10) is currently completing a Bachelor of Science and managing a Coffee Cart, spending her days either studying or hanging out with local customers and perfecting coffee art. She also volunteers for church almost full time, focussing on encouraging young adults to pursue their dreams and aspirations no matter what life situations they face.

William (Billy) Foskett (06 – 10) is currently working as a Product Developer for Mars Chocolate Australia. He is working on the side as a Gym and Group Fitness Instructor and studying German language.

Timothy Holland (06 – 10) now resides in Melbourne and attends Melbourne University. He is in his second year of a Masters of Urban Planning program. Timothy is a part-time music teacher at a local school. Timothy graduated with high distinction from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Music in 2015. He was awarded the Golden Key membership in 2014.

Lauren McLeod (nee Winter) (06 – 10) After working in a variety of jobs since leaving high school, she’s finally found her passion in an online business and blog, in which she inspires women to love themselves from the inside out, starting with nutrition, exercise, and self-love. Her Facebook page can be found at www.facebook.com/therealjuicyhousewife and blog is www.therealjuicyhouse-wife.wordpress.com. Lauren has been happily married since March 2014, has two dogs and two cats, and hopes to expand her family soon. Lauren remains in contact with a couple of people from school, but is surrounded by so many beautiful people and couldn’t be happier! Life is great!

Nathan Williamson (06 – 10) is graduating from the University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle in December 2016 with a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education. He will be moving to Melbourne in January 2017 to pursue umpiring dreams after being offered an AFL Field Umpire Contract for 2017. In 2016 Nathan umpired a NAB Cup game between West Coast and Gold Coast Suns; a Western Australia State game WA against TAS; and the WAFL League Grand Final. He was the 2016 WAFL Umpire of the Year and attained AFL Field Umpire Contract 2017.

Alannah Wilson (06 – 10) is working full time as a Research Officer for Paul Papalia CSC MLA, Member for Warnbro, is still heavily involved with Secret Harbour Surf Life Saving Club and enjoys training and competing in the local surf lifesaving competitions. She graduated from Notre Dame University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts – Double Major Politics and International Relations and Legal Studies. Alannah began working at the office of Paul Papalia late 2013. Alannah attended the National Surf Life Saving Leadership College in Sydney (at Sydney University) in February 2015.

2011 Leavers

2012 LeaversSophie Bocian (10 – 12) started 2016 by going to Murdoch University. Half way through she dropped out and moved to Sydney to work with performance horses.

Isobel Eppen (00 – 12) continues with her studies at Murdoch University, for a Bachelor of Arts Asian Studies degree. Tough, but fascinating! She travelled on a plane alone for the first time in 2016! It might seem small to others, but it was a massive achievement for her, and she had a great time.

2013 LeaversTessa Drew (09 – 13) is currently completing her third year Bachelor of Pharmacy at Curtin University. She travelled New Zealand in July 2016 and absolutely loved it. Tessa has joined the WA Pharmacy Student Association as the Charity Chair and successfully raised money and awareness for the disease cystic fibrosis.

Emma Fieldwick (09 – 13) is in her second year studying Primary Education at Murdoch University. She is working as an Education Assistant for students with disabilities. Emma is planning to study abroad in Vancouver for Semester 1, 2018. Emma is working as a Murdoch University Student Ambassador in 2017. She enjoys travelling and spent a year away from studies to backpack around Europe for five months in 2015. In 2016, Emma went on her first solo trip to South America for six weeks where she hiked the Inca Trail.

Taylor (Tayz) Hutton (01 – 13) is a flight attendant with Qantas.

Caitlin McCague (08 – 13) is in her third year of Laboratory Medicine at Curtin University, currently completing a practical component at multiple hospitals across Perth. She is majoring in Microbiology, Haematology and Cytology. Caitlin received an award as the highest academic achieving student in the course for the first year of university.

Georgia Sharman (01 – 13) in 2014 was employed by Regional Development Australia Peel Inc. as the Executive Support Officer, and now manages the organisations community engagement structures in addition to a number of project management tasks, including the Peel Young Creatives Collective. The Peel Young Creatives Collective was established to help young creative people from around Mandurah, connect with each other, access mentors and opportunities, and build careers in Mandurah’s creative industries. She would love to talk to past peers interested in the creative space. Georgia is part way through a double major at Murdoch University, studying Community Development and International Aid and Development. She recently started her own consulting business helping community organisations engage with youth in genuine ways. She is trying to connect interested young people with organisations that have opportunities to offer. It is still a work in progress as she sets it up. In 2015, Georgia and her partner purchased their own home.

Chenique van Heerden (12 – 13) is completing her third year of BSc in Microbiology and Immunology and second major in Marketing at the University of Western Australia. She is a committee member of University of Western Australia Netball Club 2016 and received the 2015 St George’s College travel scholarship. Chenique is also a Red Cross volunteer, part of the volunteer group that assisted authorities during the Yarloop fire evacuation, and a member of Matilda Bay Mockingbirds.

Thomas Young (08 – 13) is currently living in Melbourne and working full time as a Coffee Roaster at Five Senses Coffee. In 2017 he will begin studying Security and Counter-Terrorism part-time online alongside work.

2014 LeaversJed Butterfield (01 – 14) is studying Exercise Sport Rehabilitation at Curtin University.

Emma Cullen (10 – 14) in 2016 completed her accelerated Bachelor of Aviation degree at Griffith University in Queensland. She has flown solo, and has now turned to gliding as a sport. In 2017 she plans to achieve her civilian pilot licence. Emma works part time as a research assistant for Griffith University, and runs the Griffith Gliding club.

Stephanie Lopaten (01 – 14) is currently taking a gap year after studying a year of Nursing at Notre Dame. She has been offered the position of Bakery Manager at Woolworths and was also taking a six-week holiday at the end 2016 to America/Canada.

Kelly Medwin (10 – 14) is currently a second year student studying Human Resource Management at Curtin University. She also holds a position as Customer Coordinator at Skydive Rockingham. Kelly travelled to Europe for four weeks in January/February 2016 and travelled around twelve countries.

Thomas Russell (01 – 14) attends the University of Western Australia studying Sport Science/Exercise and Health double major. He is assured a pathway for Medicine commencing 2018.

Hannah Thompson (10 – 14) is studying Human Biology at the University of Western Australia.

Heather Urry (13 – 14) is currently in her second year at the University of Notre Dame Australia studying a double degree of Law and Commerce majoring in Accounting. She is working at the Tutankhamen exhibit and volunteering at Bethanie (old age home) once a week. Heather received Letters of Commendation from the Dean of the Law School and received the prize for Legal History.

2015 LeaversJessica Coomber (02 – 15) is currently studying a degree in Creative Advertising and Graphics at Curtin University. She is also the Marketing and Promotions Manager at a local nightclub and working at Zoo Bridal as a stylist/salesperson. In the near future the owner of Zoo Bridal would like Jessica to be the manager of a new formal dress hire shop, a position she will undertake.

Kyen (Kaza) Graham (11 – 15) in 2016 took a big step to move out of home and live at University Hall, on campus at the University of Western Australia where he has nearly completed an Indigenous Orientation course. Kyen is looking into doing Social Psychology or something along the lines of Commerce. Kyen has found bridging/orientation courses have really helped him know more about the university life style and becoming academically prepared. Kyen didn’t undertake ATAR subjects in Year 11 and 12 and is now relieved about this option as he feels a lot more mature to take on such a task. Kyen shared, “If ‘Plan A’ didn’t work, the alphabet has 25 more letters! Stay cool.”

Sarah Kendall (02 – 15) is studying Accounting and Finance full time at Curtin University (two days a week). She received a Vice Chancellor’s award for high achievement in Semester 1 (in top 1% of undergraduate students). Sarah is working as an undergraduate accountant at a firm in West Perth (Pascoe Partners Accountants) two days per week and two days per week in the family business.

Daniel McCauley (02 – 15) joined the Army in February 2015 and has been deployed to Papua New Guinea and Afghanistan on peacekeeping roles.

Madelin (Maddy) Page (11 – 15) undertook a TAFE course and does bar work at the Peninsula in Mandurah. She is also working full time with OzShut. In addition to work, Madelin does busking a gigs around town.

Kate Rumney (11 – 15) is currently working payroll and in charge of accounts for Woolworths. She is training towards being an assistant store manager for December 2017.

Monika Telkamp (02 – 15) has been accepted into WAAPA for Costume Construction and has almost completed her first year of a three and a half year course. Monika said, “It has been an amazing year and I have already learnt so much. I have worked on five shows with performers from WAAPA and outside directors.” Another former student who was in her year at school, is also in WAAPA and they sometimes get to work on the same shows. Monika has had to move up to Perth because her contact hours are very demanding. She is looking forward to the rest of the course and working with so many talented people.

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Where Are They Now?