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Claire Baxter, Fiona Cadorel, Xavier Cadorel, Jesslyn Lim, Paul Peng, Julia Lai Kwon, Miffy McIndoe, Donna Davies, Jane Tribe, Jack Tan

presentation on New Age Nana’s in will be restored. Finally the downstairs Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday 13 September.
September. I was delighted to work more bathroom has undergone a significant We gave thanks and bade farewell to the
closely with Prof Rosenthal this year and upgrade. I am very grateful to the College Chaplain of our College Chapel, Andreas,
ce-Prin
I am very grateful for her support and Council for their encouragement and and his wife Katherine Firth, at a special
wise counsel. In addition, I would like to support and to Bruce Stewart for his Formal Hall Dinner on 11 September.
acknowledge Acting Vice-Principal, Ms project management. Andreas and Katherine have been active
Jane Tribe, and Acting Dean of Students,
Ms Claire Baxter, for their support and
encouragement of our students, staff
and tutors in second semester. I am very
appreciative for their contribution to the
College and to me personally.

There was a great deal of building work
at the end of 2012 with a number of
significant upgrades to the College.
Purpose built banisters at the front of
the College and handles on the front
pedestrian gate were installed to assist
in access. The Betty Wilmot Room had
new shelving installed and in the process
an old fireplace was uncovered, which
We like it!
Our new website was launched during the members of our College and are honorary
week prior to Open Day. It is in line with members of our Senior Common Room.
modern design standards but importantly,
it is compatible with Apple devices such Our final event for the year was the
as iphones. In addition, the College has Fellows’ Lunch followed by the delightful
an official Facebook Page which updates Musical Offering performed by Anna
visitors to the page on current happenings Goldsworthy and music students, Julia
at Janet Clarke Hall. Hastings, Hayman Kent and Joshua Hooke.
As I absorbed the beautiful music that day
One of the many highlights of my year was I reflected on my time as Acting Principal.
attending the special conferring of Doctor I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive
of Medical Science (honoris causa) for Dr Council, staff, tutors and student body.
Margaret Henderson OBE in September. I made mistakes, had some triumphs and
The College presented a gift of a framed learnt a great deal. Above all else I feel
print of Janet Clarke Hall to congratulate truly grateful to have had this opportunity
Dr Henderson on this significant and more grateful that our Principal has
achievement. returned. Yes, the time flew but I had fun.

Another highlight of the year was attending Mrs Donna Davies
the installation of The Rev’d Dr Andreas Vice-Principal
Loewe as the Dean of Melbourne at St
The Dean and Dr Firth are great friends
of JCH

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