Get to know the Alumnae Committee

Treasurer – Charlotte Stolz (2010)

Pictured above Charlotte with Co-President

Kerry Bergin

I joined the Year 9 class of Sacré Cœur in 2007, after moving to Melbourne from Brisbane. Without me even seeing the school, my parents chose to enrol me at Sacré Cœur largely based on my twin brother being accepting into St Kevin’s College, keeping us in the same community, and our new house being in walking distance.

After climbing the mountain that was Dorrington Avenue each morning, I embraced every opportunity to play the sports offered each term, and loved studying Art, Maths and Science.

The end of 2018 marks my third year as Treasurer for the Sacré Cœur Alumnae Association. I value the opportunity to be involved closely with a group of strong women that offer many different talents and experiences. I have enjoyed remaining part of the school community after finishing Year 12. I currently work as a structural engineer and am even lucky enough to be involved in the early stages of design for the School’s future upgrade works!

Secretary - Genevieve Grabau (1976)

I started at Sacré Cœur in 1967 in Grade 4 in what was to be the start of a long, proud family association with the School lasting 37 years.

I found the transition from a local Catholic primary school challenging.  Girls wearing smocks and playing “elastics” in the playground was very different for a young ‘tomboy’.

In the 1970s I saw the School (and the RSCJ) go through interesting and changing times, as was happening in the broader society.  I have very favourable memories of the traditions upheld by the school and the focus on developing the students into independent women with a sense of Social Justice. 

I am blessed that many long-lasting friendships which were established at school continue today. 

As an Alumnae Committee member I value the opportunity to continue my association with the school.  Our committee members come from different decades at Burke Road.  I love hearing their stories and perspectives on Sacré Cœur across the years, all from the one shared tradition.