San Sisto College Past Students Network/Alumni

🥁 Drum roll, please… 🥁

Congratulations to this week’s San Sisto Notable, Dr Kathryn Blumke (Class of 1984)! 🎨✨

Dr Kathryn Blumke graduated from San Sisto College in 1984 and has built an accomplished career as an artist, poet, scholar, and former physiotherapist.

Kathryn completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1988, followed by a Master of Arts (Visual Arts) in 2015. In 2026, she was awarded a Doctorate in Visual Arts, further cementing her contribution to the arts and academic communities.

Throughout her career, Kathryn has exhibited her work in more than twenty solo exhibitions and participated in over fifty group exhibitions. Her creative practice is underpinned by a belief in the transformative and healing power of art.

Her artistic achievements have been recognised through shortlisting for numerous prestigious awards, including the Sunshine Coast Art Awards, Blacktown Art Prize, Redland Art Prize, Paddington Art Prize, National Works on Paper Award, Moreton Bay Art Awards, Churchie Emerging Art Prize, Tattersall’s Club Art Prize, Stanthorpe Regional Art Awards, and the Fleurieu Art Prize.

Dr Blumke’s diverse professional background, spanning healthcare, creative practice, and academic research, reflects her lifelong commitment to learning, innovation, and the arts.

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https://kathrynblumke.com/

College Bagde Series

🎓 It’s Friday, so it’s Fact Friday!

Today marks the final Fact Friday in our series exploring the history and meaning behind our College Badge. ✨

Thank you for joining us as we’ve uncovered the stories, symbols, and traditions that make our badge so special. ❤️

✨ Missed any of the previous posts? Be sure to check them out on our socials and take a journey through the rich history of our College Badge!

Interesting fact about our College Crest – Part 9

Sources:

San Sisto: A College in the Dominican Tradition;
14 – 15 and the college website.

Get ready to be inspired as we shine a spotlight on this week’s San Sisto Notable — celebrating outstanding achievements, leadership, and contributions to our community. Stay tuned to discover their story!

🌟 This Week’s San Sisto Notable! 🌟 is Dr Kath Gleeson

Dr Kath Gleeson joined the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) in 2010 and currently serves as Deputy Electoral Commissioner and National Election Manager. She oversees the delivery of federal elections, referendums, by-elections and other electoral events, while also leading initiatives that strengthen electoral integrity, governance and public trust.

Throughout her career, Dr Gleeson has developed extensive expertise in electoral management, large-scale operational delivery, stakeholder engagement, legislative reform and organisational capability building. Her experience spans roles in Australia and internationally, as well as contributions to the not-for-profit and academic sectors.

Dr Gleeson holds a PhD in Politics and International Relations from the University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Newcastle, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Stay tuned to discover more inspiring stories and join us in celebrating their success! 🏆⭐✨

🎓Attention all former students!

Come along to our Alumni Meeting and reconnect with old friends, share stories, and make new connections within our alumni community. Whether you graduated recently or many years ago, this is a wonderful opportunity to catch up, collaborate, and stay connected with the school. ✨

We can’t wait to welcome you back and celebrate the lasting friendships, memories and connections that make our alumni community so special. 🤍🖤

Kick off your Friday with a fun fact! It’s Fact Friday time! 🎯

Interesting fact about our College Crest – Part 8

Sources:

San Sisto: A College in the Dominican Tradition;
14 – 15 and the college website.

Happy Friday 😌
Time to drop some FACT FRIDAY knowledge ✨

Interesting fact about our College Crest – Part 7

Sources:

San Sisto: A College in the Dominican Tradition;
14 – 15 and the college website.

It’s Friday… you know what that means 👀
Time for FACT FRIDAY 🎉

Interesting fact about our College Crest – Part 6

Sources:

San Sisto: A College in the Dominican Tradition;
14 – 15 and the college website.

It is time for Fact Friday 🤔
Interesting fact about our College Crest – Part 5

Sources:

San Sisto: A College in the Dominican Tradition;
14 – 15