Success On The Water

Success On The Water

Jess Vinnicombe is a sportsperson to watch. This year she was the recipient of the St Hilda’s College Elite Sports Scholarship, awarded for her outstanding rowing ability. Jess left her hometown in Perth to join St Hilda’s College and study a Bachelor of Science...
The First 100 Days

The First 100 Days

It’s been 100 days since my family and I moved from Sydney down to St Hilda’s and I’m more certain than ever that this was the best decision I’ve made in my career so far. It wasn’t an easy call to pack up 15 years of connections, friends and local life but we’re so...
Perspective and Hope

Perspective and Hope

When our daughter was born nearly 25 years ago, I felt incompetent for the first time.  I had carefully avoided all things I did not do well and basked in my competence.  Within two days of her birth she nearly died of a sudden illness and spent...
Leadership in the Unknown

Leadership in the Unknown

When our daughter was born nearly 25 years ago, I felt incompetent for the first time.  I had carefully avoided all things I did not do well and basked in my competence.  Within two days of her birth she nearly died of a sudden illness and spent...
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

St Hilda’s College opened in 1964 to provide accommodation for rural women, led by the founding Chair of Council, Alice Paton and Marjorie Smart the first Principal. Today we celebrated International Women’s Day at a breakfast with two inspirational alumni...