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Notable CollegiansLouise Joyce (nee Cargill) TC'66
QLD cattle station owner Louise Joyce (nee Cargill) TC '66 and husband Burnett are the 2018 recipients of regional “Modern Pioneers” award, recognising the ongoing innovation, trail-blazing and unique work that is being undertaken throughout regional Queensland to continually build the area and it’s industries, ensuring their relevance in today’s world.
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Notable CollegiansEloise Dias TC‘96
Eloise Dias TC‘96 was recently selected by High Court Judge Kenneth Hayne as one of four Counsel Assisting in the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry.
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Notable CollegiansSusan Harris (nee O’Grady) TC ‘93
The first ever female Executive Officer of a Royal Australian Navy submarine and Collegian Lieutenant Commander Susan Harris (nee O’Grady) TC ‘93 was awarded the Australia Day Conspicuous Service Medal in 2018.
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Notable CollegiansSam Linke - TC '04
Sam Linke (TC '04) studied Civil Engineering and Arts at the University of Melbourne, and has worked now for 10 years at a global engineering firm, Jacobs as a Pedestrian Planner. Sam is currently managing the Operations Modelling for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project.
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Notable CollegiansMegan Goodwin - TC '05
Megan Goodwin's (TC '05) discovery of the music therapy profession came whilst she was browsing through her VTAC guide in Year 10 and quickly became of interest to her when she researched and delivered a presentation to her class on this topic shortly thereafter. Megan always had a passion for music, immersing herself in many musical opportunities at school such as orchestra, concert band, jazz, etc and enjoyed psychology so being able to combine the two areas of thought in the one career was cause for significant excitement. With the support of her teachers, Megan went straight into a Bachelor of Music at the Conservatorium of Music at Melbourne University. In the first three years, Megan majored in her primary instrument (percussion) as well as psychology before specialising in music therapy for the final two years of the course where she graduated with honours in 2010.
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Notable CollegiansSonya Fiddes - TC '07
Sonya Fiddes (TC '07) completed a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science both at the University of Melbourne, majoring in Atmospheric Science. Atmospheric Science was interesting to Sonya as it was an application of all the fundamental sciences learned in physics, chemistry and maths..
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Notable CollegiansKate Cousins - TC '96
Having always had a love of Lego design, it was no surprise that when Kate Cousins (TC '96) started at Toorak College in 1991, she showed a natural flair and passion for Maths and Science. In year 11, in order to keep her options open, Kate studied English, Physics, Chemistry, Maths Methods and Specialist Maths. When Kate noticed the course description for a Bachelor of Engineering mentioned working with Lego, writing computer programs and focusing on Maths, Kate sensed this was the perfect degree for her...
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Notable CollegiansMary-Jane Gething - TC '65
Having a mother who flew Spitfires as a ferry pilot in World War II England, Mary-Jane Gething believed that women could do anything they wished. On leaving school Mary-Jane studied science at the University of Melbourne, majoring in chemistry and biochemistry, and then went on to complete her Honours and a PhD in Biochemistry....
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Notable CollegiansBarbara Thomas OAM - TC '66
After attending primary school in Wangaratta, Barbara was sent to board at Toorak College, Mt Eliza for her secondary schooling. After leaving school Barbara attended RMIT, completing an associate diploma in Medical Technology and later graduating with a Bachelor of Applied Science...
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Notable CollegiansJean Kittson - TC '74
Jean Kittson is an actress, comedienne and writer who, having come to national attention on The Big Gig in the early 1990s, has also appeared on our screens in productions including Let the Blood Run Free, Good News Week and The Einstein Factor...
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Notable CollegiansElizabeth Beischer - TC '52
Elizabeth Beischer began her Toorak College life as a boarder in 1948. In 1952 she was appointed Head Girl, and although her life as a student at Toorak College was about to end, her involvement with the School would continue for many years to come...
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Notable CollegiansJean Gilbert - TC '54
A former Head Girl, Jean’s contribution to Toorak College didn’t end when she graduated in 1954. Jean was a member of Council for twelve years, and during this time served on a number of committees, including as Chairman of the Building Committee, before being elected President of Council in 1981...
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Notable CollegiansChristine Richards - TC '75
Enjoying three successful careers in law, media and government in cities across the globe, Christine Richards describes her career as ‘full of adventure’. After graduating with law and arts degrees from Melbourne University, Christine enjoyed a thirteen-year legal career trying to make law more responsive to people, rather than profit...
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Notable CollegiansSharon Ricardo - TC '84
After graduating from Toorak College in 1984, Sharon spent the next nine years completing a PhD in Medicine at the University of Melbourne....
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Notable CollegiansStephanie Barrington - TC '08
Having begun her Toorak College journey in preschool, Stephanie says, ‘I so often heard the message that Toorak strives to create confident young women, willing and able to take their place in today’s society. We learned that even the many things we tried and perhaps didn’t shine at were still enjoyable and valuable.’ At school, Stephanie showed her determination to have a go, participating in everything, but it was the equestrian that really captured her imagination...
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