St John Fisher College is a community that embraces its girls for life. Each and every student leaves a unique footprint at the College and we value each mark that is made. We are invested in each girls' future and are genuinely interested in following her journey as she leaves the College gates for the last time. If you are not in touch with the College and would like to join the Alumnae or share your post-school journey with us, please register your details by clicking on the link below.
The 2019 Alumnae Event will be held at the College on 12th October, please save the date. Details to follow.
Katrina Lawrence making waves on the world science stageIt was a light bulb moment in Year 10 maths that enabled Katrina Lawrence (nee Staines), class of 2000, to pursue a successful career into science. Now working as a Microbiologist, she completed a Bachelor of Science in microbiology, with a graduate certificate of molecular biology and has worked in STEM industry for 15 years.
Q&A with Associate Professor Tracy O'MaraIt was an honour to have SJFC ‘old girl’ (class of 1997), Associate Professor Tracy O'Mara visit the College this month to talk to the girls about her post-school journey into the field of science. Tracy is a postdoctoral fellow at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and runs a research program investigating the genetics of gynaecological cancers. She has recently taken leadership of an international collaboration of scientists researching the topic.
Q&A with and Angel Maliakkal about her transition from school to universityHaving graduated from high school in 2016, Angel is currently undertaking her undergraduate studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Queensland. She is passionate about the energy sector believing it is the enabler of all other industries and hopes to pursue a career within it.
Morgan's Path to a Career in JusticeThe now eighteen-year-old first discovered the TAFE at School program during an excursion. After an in-depth discussion with a teacher about her career aspirations, she decided to get started sooner rather than later.
On Par for SuccessAt 18, Ellen Chambers was fighting to get out of sand bunkers on the golf course. A decade on she is fighting to get others out of war bunkers. Ellen secured internships at other likeminded organisations such as the Center for Strategic and International Studies, in DC, and completed a stint at the Habbie Center in Jakarta.
