FOGA: News of Old Girls (Part 1 of 2)

Members of the almost 100 strong choir involved in the performance of Faure’s ‘Requiem’ at the 2012 Anzac Day concert included current students, parents, staff and Fairholme Old Girls.

FOGs Joceyln Mercer and Leona Morton and past parent Mrs Sue Palmer, recently enjoyed speaking with the Fairholme Junior Year 2 class about Fairholme days gone by!

Toowoomba FOGs enjoy the annual FOGA Service at St Stephen’s on Sunday 19 April 2012

Kay Gregory (Roberts) (1953-62) and Dr Frank Haddan (Past Fairholme College Medical Practitioner, who also helped to deliver Kay’s children) catch up at the St Stephen’s Church Service.

Jess Ryan (1995-2001) married Craig Anderson (from Hampton) on 3 December 2011. They were married at our Lady of Lourdes Church in Toowoomba and are now living in Toowoomba. Their stunning wedding photos were taken at Craig’s parents’ dairy property at Hampton.

Peter and Amanda Mahy (nee Schafferius, 1997-2002) were married on 4 November 2011 at Peppers Creek in the Hunter Valley, by none other than Fairholme College Chaplain, Pastor Richard Jessup. Amanda’s bridesmaids were all Fairholme friends and included Elizabeth Burnett (Devenish) (1991-2002), Eliza McLauchlan (Taylor) (1997-2002), Alex Vlietstra (Creed) (1998-2002), Lisa Hewitt (1998-2002) and Tara Price (Follington) (1999-2002).

The Schafferius family L to R: Andrew, Lyn, Peter Mahy, Amanda, Peter, Carolyn (1992- 1997), Bronwyn (1995-2000)

Katie Munn (2001-2003) married Andrew John Marsden on 20 August 2011 at Anzac Park in Townsville.

Jessica Firth (2005-2007) married last year with her cousin Stephanie Firth (2005-2009) In attendance as Bridesmaid.

Sally Baker (1998-2003) daughter of Jenni Baker (Mcintyre) (1974) recently married James Brazier at her family home “Doonkami”, Boggabilla and now lives at “Pipers Flat” Molong.

Sister Pip Gardiner (Baker) (1995-1998) was matron of honour and Sally Watson (1998-2003) was a bridesmaid.

‘FOGs re-unite’ L to R: Michelle Devenish (1993-2003), Sarah Michelmore (2002-2003), Sally Watson (1998-2003), Alicia Henman (2002-2003), Sally Brazier (1998-2003), Elke Murray (1998-2003), Alex Hacon (1999-2003), Edwina Robertson (1998-2003), Katie Moor (1999-2003), Sarah Acton (1999-2003), Jess Cassidy (nee Derrick) (1999-2003).

Rebecca Spark (1997-2004) married Liam Brown on 28 January 2012, at the Toowoomba Grammar School Old Hall.

Rebecca and Liam partnered each other to their respective Senior Formals - and have been together ever since.

Michaela Antonio (1995-2002) married Jonivan Olsen at Broadway Chapel, Woolloongabba on 20 August 2011, with the reception at Hillstone, St Lucia Golf Links.

The bridesmaids were Michaela’s sisters, Matilda (1995-2005) and Bronte (1996-2008). Michaela and Jono enjoyed their honeymoon in New York (arriving a day before Hurricane Irene) and Mexico.

Archer James Woods, son of Emma (Blakeney 1989-2001) and Lachlan Woods. Archer was born 4 August 2011 weighing 7lb 4oz. Photo taken by Aunty Hannah (Blakeney 1991-2002) and supplied by proud grandmother Maureen Blakeney.

Julian and Carolyn Moore (nee Schafferius) (1997) welcomed their beautiful daughter Amelia Joan Moore on 24th September 2011. Amelia is a baby sister to Thomas Peter (2 years) and Katelyn Joy (1 year).

Emma Coleman (Hohn) (1993-1997) and husband Jeff welcomed with much love their third child, Angus Edward Earl, on 9 September 2011. Angus is a gorgeous little brother to Lucy 5 1/2 and Sam 3 1/2.

Sisters, Alicia Martin (1995) and Peta Martin (1997), are pleased to annouce the birth of their babies.

Alicia’s little girl, Sophie Ellen Murray, (pictured right) was born on 20 November 2011 and Peta’s little boy, Liam Charles Crosby, (left), was born days later on 22 November 2011. Alicia is currently living in London and Peta is in Brisbane.

Jade and Natalie Twidale (Utschink) (1994-1998) welcomed their daughter, Heidi Summer Twidale, on 6 February 2012. She weighed in at 6lb 2.5oz and measured 50cm.

Tim and Amanda Bowen (Williams) (1994-1997) welcome the safe arrival of Luke Robert Bowen, born 15 July 2011. A little brother for Jack and Charlie.

Bill and Rebecca Hawkins (Ranclaud) (1997-2001) had their third baby girl, Savannah Kate Hawkins, on 27 January 2012 at Mater Mothers in Brisbane. Sister for Olivia (3 years) and Ava (1 year).

Andrea Hands (Nicholls) (1992) and her husband are the proud parents of Benjamin Jeffrey Hands who was born 6th July 2011 weighing 7lbs 2oz. He is pictured here with his ‘very proud’ brother, Samuel (4 years old).

Beau Anderson Gardiner was born 26 July 2011 to proud parents Hugh and Phillipa Gardiner (Baker) (1995 - 1998) Beau entered the world 3 months early but all is well.

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