Stuartholme School Alumnae

ALUMNAE WINTER NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

Our Alumnae Winter Newsletter is now ready to read!

Celebrate the incredible women who have walked the halls of Stuartholme School. Hear from the Alumnae President, School Principal and stay connected through inspiring stories, key community events, and updates from our alumnae network.

To explore more, please visit, https://stuartholmealumnae.newzletter.com.au/issues/winter-2026-edition/.

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PASSING OF MARGIE RUDDY

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Margie Ruddy (Class of 1981), who passed away recently.

Margie’s funeral will be held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Red Hill, on Monday 15 June at 11:00am.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Margie’s loved ones.

We love seeing our Stuartholme alumnae return to Stuartholme School (official) to be part of career days such as the Work Wisdom Event.

These opportunities allow our alumnae to dive deeper into their careers and showcase the wide variety of pathways available to students.

ALUMNAE GATHERING IN NEW YORK & LONDON

Mr Daniel Crump is looking forward to connecting with our Stuartholme Alumnae community in New York and London as part of the Global Tour alongside Kincoppal–Rose Bay.

If you are in New York on Friday 19 June or London on Tuesday 30 June, we would love to see you.

RSVPs close today! Please RSVP via the following link, https://stuartholme.com/enrol/stuartholme-school-going-global/.

ALUMNAE PRAYER GROUP – JUNE GATHERING

You are warmly invited to our Prayer Group on:
Date: Saturday 13 June 2026
Time: 9:00am–11:00am
Location: The Faber Centre, located in the old Freers Factory (111 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Toowong)

Join us for a peaceful morning of calm, prayer, and community. A light morning tea will be provided. Whether you are a beginner or an old Rosary hand, you are most welcome.

This group meets on the 2nd Saturday of every month and is open to anyone who would like to come along.

RSVPs not required.

SACRED HEART GATHERING – LONDON

Stuartholme School, in partnership with our Sacred Heart sister school Kincoppal–Rose Bay, is pleased to continue our Global Tour with a special gathering in London. We look forward to reconnecting with alumnae living and working abroad, celebrating the enduring connections that are at the heart of a Sacred Heart education.

Principal Mr Daniel Crump, together with Ms Erica Thomas, Principal of Kincoppal–Rose Bay, is excited to spend time with our alumnae community and honour the global spirit of the Sacred Heart network.

To register your interest, please visit https://stuartholme.com/enrol/stuartholme-school-going-global/.

✨ Alum Spotlight ✨

Meet Dr Pip Coore - Class of 2006, Woodlock House

Pip describes Stuartholme as a place built on friendship, connection and community, something that has remained an important part of her life long after graduation.

From her very first days at Stu, Pip immersed herself in school life, building friendships that have now lasted more than 20 years. She says one of the things that made Stuartholme so special was the strong connection between boarders and day girls, creating friendships and experiences that shaped who she is today.

Some of Pip’s fondest memories include weekends spent in Goondiwindi with school friends, countless hours playing tennis for Stuartholme, team trips, early morning trainings and, of course, the famous stair runs if you were late.

After graduating, Pip completed studies at UQ and QUT before moving to England to study at the University of Oxford, where she completed both a Master of Laws and a DPhil (PhD) in Law. She now works as a Barrister in Brisbane specialising in succession law, equity and trusts.

One of the most meaningful moments in Pip’s journey was graduating from Oxford alongside her Mum, Penny, a moment she says would never have been possible without her unwavering support.

Outside of work, life is beautifully full. Pip lives in Brisbane with her husband Alex, their daughter Primrose & a second baby due any minute.

Despite all of her incredible achievements, Pip says it is the lifelong friendships from Stuartholme that remain closest to her heart.

“These are the girls who have known me since Year 8 and have grown up with me in every sense of the word. That is something I treasure deeply.”

And her go-to tuckshop order?
A hot lasagne from Mrs Toscano’s tuckshop on a cold day!

Thank you, Pip, for sharing your story with us and for being part of such a beautiful Reunion Weekend celebration.
Pip Jane