Newsletter

I extend my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated Parents & Friends’ Association for the outstanding success of last Saturday night’s Riverfire Long Supper on the Terrace. Particular thanks go to our event coordinators, Vice President Matt Lynch and Treasurer Kylie Hine, for their creativity, commitment, and hard work in bringing the evening together. It was a fabulous night of community and celebration, with entertainment from the flyovers, spectacular fireworks, and our resident DJ setting the tone, while guests enjoyed wonderfully imaginative tables and menus. 

The Feast of Our Lady of Mercy, celebrated on 24 September, holds deep significance for Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy globally, and All Hallows’ School in Brisbane. It marks the day in 1827 when Catherine McAuley opened the House of Mercy in Dublin, using her inheritance to provide shelter, education, and care for poor women and children. This act of compassion laid the foundation for the Sisters of Mercy, an order dedicated to serving the poor, sick, and uneducated.

For Catherine, the feast symbolised her devotion to Mary, the Mother of Mercy, and her commitment to living mercy in action. It was not just a celebration, but a call to embody the Gospel through service and justice. The feast itself honours Mary as the symbol of compassion and hope. Devotions to Mary on this feast day see her depicted as a mother figure extending her merciful mantle to enfold and protect those who are suffering or vulnerable. Devotees look to Our Lady of Mercy for intercession and guidance, seeking her help in navigating life's challenges and fostering a deeper understanding of God's own mercy. What better image is there in a year when our school's theme is Ignite Hope with Compassionate Hearts?

Here at All Hallows’ School, All Hallows' Mercy Day has become a cherished tradition. The school community gathers for Mass, honours the legacy of Mother Vincent Whitty and the founding Sisters, and celebrates with events like the House Choir competition. While our marking of this special feast day comes a few days early, it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and recommitment to the Mercy values of compassion, justice, integrity, respect, service - and let's not forget joy!! They are values that continue to shape the school's mission and identity.

Eva Parisi and Sabine Thannhauser (2026 School Captains)

On Thursday, 11 September, we were incredibly honoured to attend the Installation Mass of Archbishop Shane Mackinlay at St Stephen’s Cathedral. This wonderful mass began with our newly appointed Archbishop Shane Mackinlay continuing a sacred tradition, as he knocked on the doors of St Stephen’s Cathedral with a wooden hammer several times.

As the doors swung open, we felt truly special to be a part of such a historical moment, surrounded and welcomed by many members of the Catholic community. The traditional music by Mozart and ancient rituals, such as the reading of the Papal Bull announcing this new appointment, were amazing. Something that stood out to us during Shane Mackinlay’s homily was when he told us, “Whenever we gather as Christians, we gather as part of the one Church of Jesus Christ, as parts of His body into which each of us has been baptised and as which we have together been entrusted with His mission.” This reminded us of the importance of coming together as one faith-bound community, and how, when we unite as a Catholic school, we come together in God’s love and presence.

Archbishop Shane spoke warmly, and we left the mass feeling a deep sense of hope and connectedness to our Catholic faith. The mass was a wonderful experience, and we are very grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a remarkable event in the Catholic Church. We look forward to having Archbishop Shane Mackinlay serve us as our new Archbishop, and we are very excited to watch him share and live out his vision of hope with us all.

Adele Day (2026 First Nations Captain)

All Hallows’ was honoured to be invited by the Brisbane Sisters of Mercy to attend the Archdiocesan Annual Reconciliation dinner at Hillstone, St Lucia, on Friday 5 September. The night was about recognising, celebrating, and honouring the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within the Archdiocese of Brisbane. It was an evening of storytelling, culture, and connection.

Upon arrival, we enjoyed cultural music from Gift Enterprise, a variety of First Nations art displays and cultural stalls, and a meet and greet with Sr Peta. The ceremony began with an Acknowledgement of Country with a didgeridoo and a performance by the Umbarra Dance Group. We heard from Aunty Dr Jackie Huggins and Aunty Cheryl Buchanan with Ann Maree Long, who generously shared their stories and experiences on the path to reconciliation. They spoke of the importance of celebrating culture and the impact of The Uluru Statement of the Heart and The Voice Referendum. They each shared their family experience of the stolen generation and how they found community and culture again towards reconciliation.

We also heard from Archbishop Mark Coleridge in his final Archdiocese dinner before retirement. He spoke with pride of the Brisbane Archdiocese, which is the first with a Reconciliation Action Plan in place, and highlighted the importance of knowing the stories and the people of our Indigenous communities. Thank you to the Archdiocese of Brisbane, Brisbane Sisters of Mercy, and to the Elders for hosting this special occasion.

Annabel Grant (Y9 ME1) and Luciana Josey (Y9 ME3)

This term, Green Thumbs have been focusing on growing and using our own fresh produce. Throughout Term 3, we have planted a variety of herbs and other plants in our garden beds, veggie pods, and greenhouse. It has been an amazing opportunity to learn how to care for the plants and to watch them grow each week. To celebrate all our hard work, this week we cooked pizza in the Potter Kitchen. We used the herbs we had grown ourselves, and it was a fun and rewarding way to see the results of our hard work and learn more about sustainable food practices. 

The Eco-Justice Group will be holding a Rummage Sale in Week 3 of Term 4 as part of their work for sustainability. If you have any good quality second hand items that you would like to donate for the sale, please bring them to your Head of House office in Week 1 next term. Happy Spring Cleaning!

The All Hallows’ community extends its sympathy and support to Mia Kelly (6.1) on the death of her maternal grandmother and to Madeleine (Y12 WH5) and Grace (Y10 WH7) Missenden on the death of their maternal grandfather.

May God’s love comfort them and their families at this sad time.

Friday 19 September

Students and staff will celebrate the All Hallows' Mercy Day Mass.

Wednesday 8 October

Liturgy will be celebrated in the Sophia Centre at 8am. 

The prayer will be led by Cathy Jensen's Year 9 class and will focus on the theme “Beyond the Screen: Real & Truthful Encounters."

All are welcome.

Please note there is no on-site parking.

The P&F Car Raffle will be drawn on Friday 19 September. Tickets can be purchased here until midnight tonight, Thursday 18 September. Don't miss out! 

Parents can contribute to our fundraising efforts while satisfying their coffee cravings! We are opening our portal for orders of 1kg coffee bean bags from Merlo Coffee. 

Each bag costs $38, and $10 from each bag goes toward our whole school project, Project THREADS. 

Please place your orders here.

I’ve always been a people pleaser. I used to think that as I grew up, I would grow out of this habit of not being able to say no, but I fear it has stuck around. As a high school student, this can become difficult, not only because I say yes to tasks, but because when you are young and wanting to make friends, you often lose yourself trying to please others. 

I am lucky enough now to say that I have found friends who make me feel like I am ok just as I am. Friends, even when we have different opinions, they never make me feel like mine is of any less value. 

To be fair, I have never truly felt alone in this school, but I can tell you that I have felt lost. Lost in trying to figure out who I am, where I fit, and how to balance being there for others while still being true to myself. It’s a confusing space to sit in, but I think it’s also part of growing up. I have learnt that real friendship and real belonging come not from pleasing everyone, but from being honest about who you are and knowing that the people meant to be in your life will like this version of you. 

And so, I want to leave you with this: don’t lose yourself in the rush to keep everyone else happy. Learn when to say yes, when to say no, and when to stand firm in who you are. 

The right people will respect you for being you, and those are the people worth holding onto.

Love, Bella xx

Song choice of the week – Compromise by Role Model 

A reminder to all families, if you have a daughter currently in Year 3 and have not completed an application for either Year 5 2027 or Year 7 2029, please apply by clicking here. 

We are currently in our Part B stage of the application process for these cohorts, in preparation for offers being made in February 2026.

If you are not sure you have lodged an application, please contact our Enrolments Office at enrolments@ahs.qld.edu.au or 07 3230 9586.

On Wednesday, 3 September, our school proudly celebrated ACHPER HPE Day 2025, a national event that highlights the importance of Health and Physical Education in shaping active, healthy lives.

The highlight of the day was a lively lunchtime Zumba session on the Terrace, led by our enthusiastic senior students and staff. With music pumping and energy high, students danced, laughed, and celebrated movement in a fun and inclusive way. The Terrace came alive with students from all year levels joining in with big smiles on their faces, reminding us all that physical activity can be joyful and empowering.

To mark the occasion, students across all year levels engaged in conversations about what HPE means to them. Here is a reflection from some Year 5 & 6 HPE students, captured by their teacher when they asked their students about their HPE experience this year.

Vivienne Ward (5.1)

My favourite part of HPE this year was doing basketball, because I got to do it for fun and with my friends. In HPE, I have also learnt how to play as part of a team, and that whether we win or lose, we are in it together. I really enjoyed when we did netball and touch because it made me think of doing different sports and branching out more. HPE has taught me so much. Every Wednesday, it is the thing I look forward to.

Jasmine Lemcke (6.5) & Izzy Beckingsale (6.5)

We kicked off the year with an Aquathon Unit, which involves swimming and running combined into one exciting test of skill and endurance. It pushed us to our limits, but the best part was how we all encouraged each other. Whether we were racing or cheering from the sidelines, the team spirit was incredible. Skipping took centre stage in Term 2, where we choreographed our own routines using a variety of skipping skills and then we got to perform them for the class. It was a fantastic mix of creativity, coordination, and fun! In Term 3, we thoroughly enjoyed playing invasion games like Yoshi, Capture the Flag, and Ultimate Dodgeball. Every game was full of strategy, energy, laughter, and friendly competition. Throughout the year, we enjoyed learning new skills, all while having fun and creating memorable experiences. Our HPE classes are always something we look forward to! 

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day a success. HPE continues to be a vital part of our students’ development—building resilience, wellbeing, and lifelong healthy habits.

A special mention to our incredible HPE staff who assisted on the day and who go above and beyond every day to encourage and teach our students so that they can be physically active and well-informed on a range of health topics. Our students appreciate all that you do!

To finish off their unit on light and sound waves, Year 9 students have been undertaking eyeball dissections. This hands-on activity gave them the opportunity to identify key structures of the eye and explore how they work together to transform light into the images we see every day.

Although some students found the dissecting trays a little confronting at first, the activity soon proved to be an eye-opening experience. They engaged with curiosity and enthusiasm - qualities that have become a hallmark of practical work in junior science.

The dissection reinforced students’ understanding of light as a wave, allowing them to connect the science sub-strands of Physics and Biology in a practical and memorable way. Next term, they’ll be looking at light through a different lens as they explore the physics of the universe in our Earth and Space Science unit.

During the final week of term, the Art Staff invited the school community to the Celestine Art Centre to view the extraordinary works by our Years 9 and 10 Art students. 

The exhibition features the “Fruitopia” diptych works from our Year 9s and 10's “The Objects I See” Still Life unit, which delves into the beauty of everyday objects that exist all around us. 

Our students have reframed and practiced ‘slow looking’ as the details required for realism are revealed with time and captured in acrylic paint with skill. 

It has been wonderful to greet staff and students visiting to appreciate the achievements and efforts of the up-and-coming Visual Art cohorts. Please enjoy some photos of these amazing works.

On Wednesday 17 September, students from Years 10, 11, and 12 Drama attended Shake and Stir's performance of "The Lovers" by Laura Murphy. We were fortunate to attend on opening night, and Brisbane Theatre's best and brightest made up a very full audience. This was a performance of powerful vocals and lavish sets and costumes. What an experience!

The Library connects with curriculum and supports teaching staff to deliver engaging and immersive learning. In Term 3, we provided library lessons for Year 9 English Life Writing, Year 7 RE Green Screen and Clip Champ software, Year 7 English Media News unit, Year 7 English Speculative Fiction, and Year 8 Gothic Fiction units. The Makerspace worked with the Languages Department supporting Year 6 Italian students in making very creative room dioramas, Year 8 Religion board game construction, and Year 5 Religion with their Stained Glass Window exploration.

Once again, Year 5 and 6 students participated in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. However, this year, classes competed for the added prize of a lesson with the school dog, Teddy. All students were winners by increasing their commitment to reading regularly, but in the end, classes 5.2 and 6.5 won their year levels and spent a very enjoyable lesson throwing a ball to Teddy and sharing their favourite books read during the Challenge.

This term, Year 5 and 6 students also further developed their media literacy in Library lessons using the Newshounds program to consider how media shapes information, and the impact the media has on ideas, beliefs, and actions. 

The Library has a Writing Club that meets on Fridays in the Forum.  All students are welcome to come along. Students are very fortunate as this club is facilitated by our very own published author, Melanie Pickering, who also works on staff in Potter Library. If you're wondering what happens in this club, Melanie explains:

“After mastering the fundamentals of storytelling and exploring the ins and outs of genre conventions, the Writers Club has truly hit its stride this term. Twelve enthusiastic participants have embarked on an exciting new challenge: crafting individual short stories that all take place within a shared setting—a classic locked-room scenario.

Each student has developed a unique character and is contributing to a collaborative narrative that blends mystery, drama, and creativity. The shared environment has sparked lively discussions and imaginative twists, as students weave their stories together while maintaining their own distinct voices.

Over the coming months, these stories will be refined, edited, and compiled into a full anthology that showcases the diverse talents and perspectives of our young writers. The process is not only helping students grow as storytellers, but also fostering teamwork, critical thinking, and a lot of laughter along the way.

We’re incredibly proud of their progress and can’t wait to see how this intriguing drama unfolds. Stay tuned for the final anthology—it's shaping up to be a real page-turner!”

The Library Team thanks teachers, parents, and caregivers for their support in encouraging regular reading during the school term, and especially in encouraging students to engage in lots of reading over the coming holiday break. 

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Celebrating Our Diploma of Project Management Graduates

On 2 September, Frontline Management proudly celebrated a remarkable group of students who successfully completed their Diploma of Project Management qualification.

Congratulations to Camille Bruton (Y11 WH6), Stella Deighton (Y12 CO5), Matilda Karooz (Y11 WH4) & Gabriella Ullman (Y12 TI5). 

Special congratulations go to Gabriella Ullman, who was recognised with the Most Outstanding Student Award for her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and her exceptional work ethic.

Obtaining this qualification reflects the determination of our students who embraced the challenge of completing both academic and vocational learning, all while managing busy schedules, assessments, and personal commitments. Their journey has been defined by perseverance, resilience, and dedication – and the results speak for themselves.

We are incredibly proud of these students for demonstrating maturity, purpose, and drive throughout their studies. In addition to strong academic results, they have gained valuable real-world skills that will guide them well into the future.

The Careers Moodle Page 

Course: Careers (ahs.qld.edu.au) provides information and resources, as it becomes available, for students and their families. Please sign in through the AHS Hub, parent lounge, then select the course ‘Curriculum,' followed by the Career Development and Vocational Studies Course Tile.

The Options Careers Information website provides detailed information on pathways. Access here.

Password: AHS.

Study Work Grow provides weekly career news and the latest career information and resources for students and parents. Access here. 

School Code is: AHS2019 

Year 12 Students: University Offer Rounds

Important Information about University Offers and QTAC Offer rounds - QTAC advice is that students must preference in order of offer rounds as indicated by universities.

Australian Catholic University

ACU makes offers to students in both December and January, through QTAC.

December is the main offer round for ACU. This is when the largest number of offers are made.

January offers are more competitive, and places may be limited due to supply and demand.

While QTAC lists January as the “major” round, students are strongly encouraged to preference ACU in the December round if they are serious about studying at ACU.

Griffith University

Offers into the following programs will commence on 23 December 2025:

• B Advanced Engineering (Hons) (229301, 234622)
• B Clinical Exercise Physiology (233732)
• B Clinical Exercise Physiology (Exercise Science Progression Pathway) (233341)
• B Dental Hygiene (233761
• B Dental Technology (233832)
• B Dental Technology/B Dental Prosthetics (233792)
• B Midwifery (263392)
• B Occupational Therapy (Hons) (225441, 233751)
• B Paramedicine (233912)
• B Physiotherapy (Hons) (225452, 233692)

Offers into the following programs will commence on 15 January 2026:

• B Dental Health Science (233812)
• B Medical Science (228272, 233422)
• B Nursing (Advanced Standing) (225312, 233112, 263122)
• B Nursing/Grad Cert Paediatric Nursing (225351)
• B Nursing/Grad Cert Paediatric Nursing (Advanced Standing) (225362)

QUT

The QTAC website lists all of our course offer dates. Please refer to the heading: Semester 1, 2026.

Offers into the following programs will commence from 5- 23 December 2025

• On 23 December - Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) (425442)

Offers into the following programs will commence on 15 January 2026:

• Diplomas at QUT
• Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) (418182)
• Bachelor of Paramedic Science – Graduate Entry (425582)
• Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (418192)
• Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry (425312)

We conclude the general training for the year tonight with our annual Showcase at 6pm in Claver Theatre. This casual event allows all those who have trained this year to perform in front of a small and supportive audience of family and friends.

However, don’t despair, as the Youth Theatresports Grand Final is still to happen and our two senior teams will take to La Boite’s Roundhouse Theatre stage on Sunday, 12 October at 7pm. 

If you missed out on securing tickets through the school, some tickets will be released to the general public, which can be purchased directly from La Boite Theatre on their website or by calling 3007 8600. The Grand Final will see our teams up against Terrace, St John Fisher, Nudgee, Padua, and St Patrick’s. We ask that any student supporters please wear their school uniform to show their Sisterhood pride.

Theatredome

Have you been watching Channel 9’s newest kids show, Theatredome? On various episodes, you’ll catch 8 of our AHSisters working their improvised magic. Airing weekday mornings at 7:30am on 9Now, be sure to check it out!

After a fantastic and rewarding season, we concluded the 2025 DPNA Winter Fixtures last weekend with an exciting Grand Final day. 

Congratulations to all teams who reached the finals, and a special congratulations to AHS 6, AHS 7, and AHS 23 on their Grand Final victories.

Our final Netball event for the year will be the Primary Schools Cup, held on September 20–21 at Underwood Park. We wish our primary players the very best of luck and look forward to finishing the season on a high! If you have some spare time over the weekend, we encourage you to come along and support our primary players.

Amelia Gallagher & Hannah Lawson (2025 Water Polo Captains)

Our Water Polo teams have now been announced, and training is underway. It’s fantastic to see so many players already connecting with their teammates and coaches. 

A few important reminders:

• Water Polo QLD Registration is now open and must be completed by the end of term. The link is available on the school app under Water Polo – 2025/26 BMJC Team Announcement.
• We are still seeking parent Team Managers. If you are interested, please contact WaterPolo@ahs.qld.edu.au
• For players selected in a second game team, payment is now available through Parent Lounge and will close on Wednesday 8 October.

This weekend, three of our teams will be competing in the 2025 Water Polo All Schools Competition. We wish all players the best of luck and look forward to seeing our first tournament of the season get underway!

Once again, we were blessed with fine weather and an enthusiastic crowd when, on Saturday 6 September, the P&F held its second Riverfire and Long Supper. Over 600 guests were treated to an amazing night, which started at 4pm with the first fly-over by the Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler, C-17A Globemaster III, and C-27J Spartan, with the organisers ensuring the planes turned right in front of our venue.

Right through the afternoon and into the evening, parents and friends were treated to the best of Brisbane’s Riverfire fireworks, including drone-launched rockets, and aeronautical displays; all viewed from the magnificently decorated and food-laden tables on our very own prime terrace location. It was again such an amazing setting overlooking the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge. 

These events cannot happen without so much work going on behind the scenes, and I would like to give a huge thank you to Kylie Hind and Mat Lynch, who ran the show, and to Troy Chapman, Sam Taylor and Mike Gascoigne of the P&F; and indeed to all our volunteers who set up tables, stocked eskies, and ensured all the detail was taken care of to make this night truly memorable. I, on behalf of the school and the P&F, really appreciate the hard work and dedication put in by these dedicated supporters in pulling this together for the second year in a row. 

Thank you also to everyone who attended and made it a great evening. The crowd was impressive, and hopefully ‘Riverfire AHS’ continues to grow and be a centrepiece of our school's social calendar.   

On Friday 12 September, All Hallows’ School was honoured to host a Magnolia Society Morning Tea, welcoming 16 of our treasured legacy supporters. The event was a meaningful gathering to come together, to share stories, and to honour the generosity of those who have chosen to leave a caring gift in their Will to All Hallows’.

The Magnolia Society was established to honour and thank those whose thoughtful decision ensures that the Mercy legacy entrusted to us continues for generations of All Hallows’ girls. Just as the magnolia tree has flourished on our grounds since the days of Mother Vincent Whitty, so too does the spirit of giving that ensures the Mercy legacy entrusted to us continues for generations to come.

We were especially privileged to celebrate the induction of two new members of the Magnolia Society at this event, extending our heartfelt thanks to them for their foresight and generosity.

Guests were also treated to a private preview of the newly created Heritage Centre, a beautiful space preserving 164 years of All Hallows’ history and tradition. Work continues to progress on the Heritage Centre, and we are anticipating a blessing for the Heritage Centre in 2026.

We are deeply grateful for the kindness and commitment of our Magnolia Society members, whose bequests help ensure that future generations of young women will continue to benefit from a Mercy education at All Hallows’.

If you would like to learn more about the Magnolia Society and how leaving a gift in your Will can create a lasting legacy, please contact the All Hallows’ Foundation at foundation@ahs.qld.edu.au  or on 07 3230 9476. 

Crafted with care by Art from Krupinski Vineyard and St Jude’s Estate, The Harmony is a 2023 field blend from the beautiful Ballandean region. This year’s release brings together petit verdot, shiraz, and merlot, producing a wine that is both elegant and expressive — a true reflection of the Granite Belt’s rich winemaking tradition.

Created exclusively for the All Hallows’ Foundation, Harmony Wine has been warmly embraced by our school community as a way to enjoy something special while also supporting the Catherine McAuley Bursaries. Every bottle purchased helps create opportunities for young women who may not otherwise be able to attend All Hallows’ and share in the Mercy tradition that has shaped generations of students.

There are now only a limited number of bottles remaining. Orders can be placed as a pair of bottles or a six-bottle selection, perfect for sharing with family and friends or setting aside for the holidays.

Order your Harmony Wine today and be part of continuing a legacy of kindness and opportunity.

 The Harmony - All Hallows' Wine Project

Please join us for our final centenary celebration event - annual Past Pupils' memorial mass, morning tea, and milestone reunions.

This is the one day of the year when we throw open those iconic green gates for past pupils of all ages and life stages to reunite and reminisce on campus. 

Reunion Day is for all past pupils – and we cordially invite all members of our past pupil community, including those from the ‘milestone’ Classes of 2015, 2005, 1995, 1985, 1975, 1965, 1955, to join us for this special opportunity to re-connect, remember and celebrate the AHSisterhood, especially as the fabulous 100th anniversary year of the Past Pupils' Association draws to a close.

Annual Past Pupils’ Memorial Mass at 9:30am

Morning Tea at 11:15 for 11:30am

In addition to a beautiful 100th Anniversary inspired Mass and Morning Tea, there will be opportunities for official group, family, and friendship group photographs, self-guided campus tours, to visit the new Heritage Centre, and to purchase Past Pupils’ merchandise. 

Registration and ticket sales are now open here. 

It is a tradition for many graduation years to ‘kick on’ with an afterparty or private event after the Reunion Day activities on site at AHS. Please find further details of these events here:

20 years/Class of 2005

Riverland, 167 Eagle Street from 12:30pm

Book here

Contact: ahs2005reunion20@gmail.com

30 years/Class of 1995

Babylon, 145 Eagle Street from 12:30pm

Book here

Contact: Caroline Brumby (Rosengren) caroline.brumby@originenergy.com.au; Angela Clive (Pauley) angela.clive78@gmail.com; or Eloise Dudley (Lunney) eloisedudley78@gmail.com 

35 years/Class of 1990

Story Bridge Hotel from 3:00pm. Casual with a cash bar.

Book here

Contact: annewaldby@mac.com 0413 584 984

40 years/Class of 1985

Blackbird Bar and Grill, 123 Eagle Street from 12:30 PM

Book here

Contact: Alison Nicol on 0421 365 585

50 years/Class of 1975

From 12:30pm - 4:30pm at the home of Louise Watson. 

Contact: louisemwatson58@gmail.com 

If you are organising a separate event for any other milestone cohort, please let us know so we can share on socials and in forthcoming newsletters. 

Contact: Maree.Nugent@ahs.qld.edu.au 

Don’t miss this opportunity to add your name to the Patchwork of Sisterhood quilt — a bespoke legacy piece celebrating the Centenary of the Past Pupils’ Association. 

This unique ‘artwork’ will be gifted to the School and permanently displayed on campus. The quilt features a bookshelf inspired theme and will be custom created by award winning artisans from hundreds of hand embroidered book spines personalised with the name and graduation year of past pupils.

All members of the AHS past pupil community who graduated between 1925 and 2025 are invited to purchase a patch here – Patchwork of Sisterhood: Buy Your Book Spine and become part of this enduring tribute and memento of the Past Pupils’ Association 100th anniversary. 

Patch numbers are limited, so we encourage you to secure yours now!