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to Europe to immerse herself in further language learning. Academic Results
Cindy has commenced research for her PhD in Theology.
They will both be sorely missed. The academic results from 2023 were again strong
with 87% of all grades at honours level and 43% first
The University Colleges Australia (UCA) Conference class honours. Our students are to be congratulated
The Principal and I joined our colleagues and friends from for their hard work, as are our tutors and Briana
around Australia and New Zealand at the conference which Ellis, Dean of Studies, who all gave the students their
was held in Canberra in the September break. The theme unwavering support throughout the year.
of the conference was ‘The Whole Person’ and Dr Spencer-
Regan was a member of the Organising Committee and With an impressive 54 tutors engaged in the 2023
responsible for sponsorship and promotions. A highlight Tutorial Program, our students were supported in a
for JCH was that Dr Damian Powell, former Principal, was wide variety of discipline areas and subjects ranging
awarded a lifetime membership of UCA in acknowledgement from Classical Mythology and Modern Architecture to
of his contribution to our sector and for his ‘significant Elements of Quantum Computing and Experimental
efforts in enhancing collegiate values through (his) activities.’ Pathology. The most popular subjects, in terms of
Notably, one of Damian’s predecessors, Dr Eva Eden AM enrolments, were Japanese 1 and Linear Algebra!
(Principal 1964-1984), had been made a Life Member of UCA
back in 1985.
2023 STUDENT RESULTS
Conclusion
We welcomed around 70 alumni to our Christmas Jazz
and Cocktails event. Whilst the weather was on the chilly P
side, the atmosphere could not have been warmer, and it H3 10% N3%
was wonderful to see alumni from all decades enjoying 10%
each other’s company and sharing memories of their days
in College. Sarah Maclaine and her band entertained us H2B
with relaxed jazz tunes as the sun set over the garden 13%
and we farewelled another College year.
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It certainly has been another year of academic
achievement, fun activities, important connections H2A 43%
and wonderful celebrations, and I look forward to a 21%
similarly exciting 2024.

Margie Welsford
Deputy Principal

* Recollections of Janet Clarke Hall (1964), Enid Joske,
JCH Principal 1928-1952

(L-R) Back: Aidan Carter, Josh McLeod, Jack Tan, Amy Bongetti
Front: Bek Markey-Towler, Briana Ellis, Dr Eleanor Spencer-Regan, Margie Welsford, Elise Matthyssen

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