What鈥檚 happened in your life since you graduated from 麻豆原创 Anglican Grammar? We want to hear about it! Share news of your career, family life, and personal accomplishments by sending an update to our听Communications and Events Officer.
Stay part of the 麻豆原创 Anglican Grammar听extended community. We believe that networking relationships are important to the success of current students and alumni. Read below for news on what some of our alumni have been up to since they graduated.
CHELSEA SUTTON CLASS OF 2015
After graduating a three year Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design in Photography at Charles Sturt University, Chelsea Sutton is achieving amazing things in her patch.
She has secured herself a full time position at Remax Elite Real Estate as Creative Manager which includes Photography, Videography and Marketing.
Alongside her new position, Chelsea also runs her own successful business , photographing for families, events, magazines, weddings, fashion and editorial. A great highlight was with her recent work was being published in the .
She has also worked full time at MSP Photography and Part Time as a Photo- Journalist for the Daily Advertiser and is听is currently an entrant in the raising funds for five local beneficiaries.
BROOKE GLENNEN CLASS OF 2013
Brooke Glennen is the founder of “By Brooke Creative”,听a bespoke giftware range where she adopts handmade techniques to create meaningful keepsakes for children and parents alike.
Using creative writing, storytelling, illustration, graphic design and styling Brooke has created a听designer range focusing听on childhood mindfulness and conscious parenting.
Her brand is inspired by her own nurtured childhood, fond memories of feeling comfortable and cosy. Brooke wants children to develop lasting connections with their parents and to engage in settling experiences like storytelling and mindfulness. Her collection allows young children听to experience love and support that shapes a generation of healthy and happy minds.
Her business venture “By Brooke Creative” began evolving in 2016 during her final year of听a Bachelor of Design听specialising in Styling & Creative Direction at the Whitehouse Institute of Design. The development of her signature project “My Mindfulness Series” led Brooke to create听听My Mindful Child听and听Hanging Pods. She was then encouraged to听introduce her听designs onto the market. Brooke did just that and now has a number of new stockists based in Sydney and is making her way into Melbourne stores as well. Her designs can be found locally at听at The Complete Garden and Kasoobi, whilst her full range and creative portfolio can be seen on her听
Brooke is about to reach an exciting milestone听taking up a commission to create an exclusive illustration piece for a luxury baby boutique in the USA . “I鈥檓 very excited to see what other global opportunities that might lead to,” Brooke said.
When asked about her journey to becoming a prominent designer Brooke said “opportunities like this one didn鈥檛 just fall in my lap, I was very devoted to my university studies and embraced new challenges. I never understood the saying 鈥測ou only get out what you put in鈥� until recently after realising how many new skills I have learnt and am putting to practice. It鈥檚 always scary to meet new people and put yourself out there but amazing things happen when you get out of your comfort zone”.
Brooke’s designs are a testament to her hard work and dedication. Throughout her studies Brooke received a number of accolades including;
- HSC Graphics Award 2013
- 1st Year Styling & Creative Direction Designer of the Year in 2014
- 2nd Year Styling & Creative Direction Student of the Year in 2015
- 3rd Year Styling & Creative Direction Designer of the Year in 2016
You may have seen Brooke’s work featured recently in House & Garden Magazine, The Sunday Age and Home Beautiful Creative Collection.
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HAYDON MARTIN CLASS OF 2013
Haydon recently 听visited our Year 12 Agriculture students discussing his experience as a recent Melbourne University graduate.听Haydon encouraged and inspired the students to continue their Agricultural studies through to a tertiary level. 听He is currently travelling overseas.
TILLY KEENAN CLASS OF 2016
Tilly was featured in the June edition of Bella Magazine which foccused on local women up to the age of 25 and the amazing things they are doing. Take a read听about what Tilly is up to. In February 2018 Tilly held her first ever solo exhibition at the Foundary Arts Space in Echuca.听 The three day exhibition titled “The Eyes Have It” was an opportunity for Tilly to exhibit her stunning works include her wining piece for the Foundary Arts Space Portrait Competition.
AMY GLEDHILL CLASS OF 2014
Amy also featured 听as one of our local women in the June edition of Bella Magazine. 听She听discusses the challenges she overcame to be where she is today. Read about Amy’s journey听
JEMIMA DRAPER CLASS OF 2010
Jemima has just set up a Podiatry practice听in Kyabram after completing a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters of Podiatry Practice at La Trobe University in Bendigo.
As a Rochester local Jemima was baffled at the lack of podiatry services in Kyabram. Jemima wants to help serve a rural community like the one she came from. Interviewed in the Kyabram Free Press Jemima said “Health in rural areas is vitally important and I’m excited to do what I听can to help out. A lot of people put up with foot pain because they aren’t sure where to go or the services aren’t available. I hope i can make life easier for people in town”.
Jemima’s practice caters for a range of lower leg and foot problems. Sports injuries, orthotics and children’s podiatry are some of the services she provides.
Jemima’s goal is to be accessible to the community with no referrals needed. Kyabram Podiatry can be found at 93 Albion St.
MONIQUE SMITH CLASS OF 2010
Monique Smith graduated from Year 12 in 2010 as part of our Foundation graduate class. Monique now works for Tindarra Resort and received the Echuca-麻豆原创 Tourism inaugural Emerging Young Leader Award for 2016.
JESS GLEDHILL CLASS OF 2013
Jess Gledhill graduated from Year 12 in 2013. Whilst on a tour around Europe Jess was offered an opportunity to write as a sport journalist for the Riverine Herald. Click here to read more about Jess’s journey into sports journalism.
REBECCA WRIGHT CLASS OF 2011
Rebecca Wright graduated from Year 12 in 2011. She received an academic and golfing scholarship to Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey where she is currently studying Engineering and playing Division One Golf. Rebecca听has completed three years and is working over her summer break with an internship at an engineering company in New Jersey before completing her senior year. 听Rebecca and her team听captured their听second consecutive Northeast Conference women’s golf championship in April. With coach Rob Warren speaking highly of Rebecca “Junior (Melbourne, Australia/麻豆原创 Anglican Grammar) continued her strong weekend by shooting a 76.That score gave her a total of 230 strokes (76-78-76) for the weekend and moved her into a tie for second place.听Bec (Rebecca) played three solid rounds of golf.听 She was our steadiest player all week and really played well enough to win, if she could have made a few more putts.”听 Warren added, “I think it was a golf course that was very suitable to her eye because she doesn’t hit it off line very much, you just need to be accurate off the tee and she’s been working hard on her short game.听 I couldn’t be happier for her success.”
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