2013 School Magazine

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FATHEF? AND DAUGHTEF? DINNE!^' The Father and Daughter Dinner is a highlight of the School's Term 3 social calendar for the girls as well as their dads This year's event proved no exception. with guest speaker Sal Morgan keeping everyone entertained with stories of her glamorous life in Los Angeles working as a reporter in the entertainment industry Besides the pleasure of hearing Sal. an alumna of 1993. give everyone the inside scoop on her encounters with Holly wood heavyweights including Sarah Jessica Parker and - gasp! - heartthrob Leonardo of Caprio. the best part of the evening was undoubtedly the chance it gave the fathers and their lucky daughters to spend some 'quality time' together It's true that amongst the often-chaotic mix of school, sport, music and. for the dads. work. the time for father-daughter bonding can sometimes be missed For this reason, the Father and Daughter Dinner was a great opportunity to relax with our dads and appreciate everything they do for us

On 9 May, the Thursday evening before Mother's Day, many mothers and their daughters converged at the marquee at Victoria Park golf course They were there to celebrate the important role mothers play in supporting and nurturing their daughters. as well as to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation

ELISABETH STOROR 12 BEANLAND

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Following a scrumptious meal. the attendees were treated to a lively debate between the current Senior A debaters - Theopoula Angelos (120). Annabelle Ganko (12R) and Katie Cockburn <12M) - and alumnae Giulietta Avenia (2010), Maisie Biggs (2011) and ines Obermair (2012). The highly appropriate topic was 'That mothers know everything'. The adjudicator for the debate was another old girl Holly Duncan (2007). who had the hard task of choosing a winner from two excellent sides Not surprising Iy. the alumnae team. as glowing proponents of the supreme omniscience of all mothers. won the debate easily. it was a truly memorable evening for all and gave those in attendance the chance to reflect on the extraordinary nature of the bond shared between mothers and daughters

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ELISABETH STOROR 12 BEANLAND

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