Alumnae News
Mandy McCracken (1991)
Speaker, Writer, Radio Presenter and Disability Advocate
Many of you will be familiar with Mandy McCracken's journey.
In 2013 she lost her hands and feet to sepsis. It shook their lives. But with the support of her husband Rod and their three daughters, together they have used the experience to help and inspire others to find their inner strength and zest for life.
Recently Mandy was interviewed by ABC Life which highlights the incredible work she is doing including advocating for those with disabilities.
Watch the wonderful video
More information and updates can be found via her website
Mary Kiernan (1938)
Mary Kiernan is Pauline Steedman, our Careers Counsellor's aunt and a prominent alum. She is included in the 125th anniversary book along with her sister Marjorie.
The Unforgetting of Mary K is a play about this fascinating woman and was recently performed at the Grainger Museum in Parkville.
It paid tribute to this brilliant pianist and composer.
Read more of this story here:
Forgotten female composer's fire inside
Only music and mystery remain of 1940s Melbourne piano prodigy Mary Kiernan.
Visit to Sophie's Farm by
2018 alumnae
Five of our newest alumnae from the Class of 2018 recently arrived in the Philippines to be part of the Immersion program at Sophie's Farm.
They were meet by Sr Lydia who took them to lunch and will escort them on a tour of Manila before flying to Samar and Sophie's Farm. We are very proud of them all and wish them well on their travels.
Pictured above clockwise L-R are Yooni Kim, Mia Connors, Emily Howell, Ellen Stockton,
Sr Lydia and Clare Salmon
Maureen Hansen (1949) and Dr Anne Lynch (1949)
It was wonderful to welcome back to Sacré Cœur at the AGM earlier in the year, two wonderful alumnae from the Class of 1949, Dr Anne Lynch and Maureen Hansen. We thank them for their continued support of the School and are pleased to witness the longevity of this school girl friendship.