Students and teachers, both past and present, recently gathered to help Caroline Chisholm College in Glenmore Park mark its 50th anniversary. Generations of women, united by their identity as Chisholm girls, came together to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate their shared history.
Among the attendees was Deborah Hurst, a 1979 graduate, who cherished the chance to see the school’s evolution.
“Thanks to everyone for all your efforts to make this day possible. I was so overwhelmed by how much the school has grown and evolved into this amazingly beautiful modern place of learning,” Deborah shared.
College Captain Sofia Maiorana (left) and Principal Tania Cairns (centre) cut a cake as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations at Caroline Chisholm College, Glenmore Park. image: Caroline Chisholm College/Facebook
Caroline Chisholm College has come a long way since its humble beginnings when it opened with just 20 students in the old church hall. By 1997, the school had expanded to a 7-12 college, with its first HSC class graduating in 2000 with notable success. Over the past decades, the college has continued to transform, adding specialist facilities such as cutting-edge dance and drama performance spaces, and state-of-the-art music and recording studios.
The college’s outstanding NAPLAN and HSC results reflect its long-standing commitment to understanding and nurturing girls as learners.
A mother and daughter are seen during the 50th anniversary celebrations at Caroline Chisholm College, Glenmore Park. image: Caroline Chisholm College/Facebook
Current Principal, Tania Cairns, expressed her excitement about being part of such a vibrant learning community. “The young women of Chisholm graduate knowing themselves and their capabilities, and are filled with confidence and enthusiasm,” Tania said.
As Caroline Chisholm College looks to the future, it remains dedicated to preparing the next generation of women to make a positive impact on the world.
With thanks to Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD).
