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over the past year. Berres Colville (Mogensen 1941) kindly
remembered JCH in her Will. Jennifer Taplin (1948) left an
endowment for a bursary to be awarded annually to a female
From the student from the country, as Jenny herself was back in 1948
when she first arrived at JCH from Ballarat. And, of course,
Director of we are all aware of the remarkable contribution to the College
made by Dr Margaret Henderson (1934) during her lifetime
Development (Henderson House) and more recently with another generous
gift in her Will.

These are all inspiring gifts in every respect. As I’m sure
I often mention in this annual piece, I continue to find
Reflecting on my time at the University and in Janet Clarke inspiration everywhere I look at JCH. It is to be found in the
Hall back in the 1970s I see it as a great privilege and also as a genuine commitment to education and community that I
gift that continues to give over a lifetime – in terms of personal witness every day – from the students and staff. I am always
development, career opportunities and lasting friendships. greatly impressed at the beginning of each academic year by
the wonderful efforts of the staff and returning students to
It is immensely gratifying to have become increasingly aware welcome the new arrivals during ‘O Week’ with a dazzling
over recent years of how many JCH alumni share this sense program of fun activities and information sessions, aimed at
of the ‘gift’ that was ours and feel moved to reciprocate by ensuring that even the most apprehensive newcomer will feel
generously arranging to make a gift to the College in their reassured and welcome in their new JCH community – which
Will. They understand that the satisfaction of giving back to is often a very long way from their family home!
the College that nurtured them in their youth should not be
an option reserved only for those with great wealth. Gifts I find inspiration, too, in the life experiences and achievements
of all sizes are immensely valuable to Janet Clarke Hall – for of the alumni I meet and talk to in the process of working with
their monetary value, of course, but also for the message they the Principal to compile this magazine. And there is always
send about the lasting affection in which this College is held great inspiration to be found in each year’s College functions
by its alumni and friends and their desire to support the JCH at which we enjoy catching up with so many of our alumni
community of the future. and friends: the stimulating ‘In Conversation’ afternoon with
distinguished alumna and lawyer, Elizabeth Kennedy (1972);
The Principal has already spoken in his Introduction of the the moving piano recital by Kenneth Moore Memorial Music
extraordinary bequest of Mr Charles Dunn and I am pleased Scholar, Dr Anna Goldsworthy; the splendid service to
to acknowledge several other generous gifts to the College celebrate with Trinity the Centenary of our Chapel.

At our recent Valedictory Chapel Service third year Music
student Rose Chaffey offered these reflections on her time at
JCH:

‘Upon arrival at JCH, we were introduced to its
phenomenal legacy, as we signed our names in the
roll alongside the likes of Helen Garner and Elizabeth
Blackburn. And in the future of my peers I see the
next major scientific breakthrough, the future of
Australian politics, and talented league of teachers.
I also see the potential for loving mothers, fathers,
aunts, uncles and grandparents, full of all the wisdom
and advice that comes from a life lived to its full. It’s
been an honour and a privilege to share my time with
the community of JCH, and I wait with anticipation to
see what each of us will bring to our lives and to the
lives of others’.

Inspiring words, indeed.

Ms Shelley Roberts
Scholarship winners Ellie-Rose Rogers & Marian Yukawa.
Director of Development

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