From the Archives

In this issue’s From the Archives we remember Sister Margaret Sheehan.

It was with great sadness to the College community that we learnt last week the news that Sister Margaret Sheehan RSM had passed. Sr Marg first came to the College to look after the boarders. She then returned in 1982 and worked both as personal assistant to Principal Sister Beth Calthorpe and in the Library, before taking on the role as Print Room Manager for 14 years. It was in 2005 that Sr Marg retired from the College.

As Print Room Manager, Sr Marg was very strict in her leadership and a stickler for timelines. Staff and students alike approached the print room with trepidation, as Sr Marg made sure staff were held accountable if their printing was not asked for in a timely manner and as students we were very quick to pick up any printing for our teachers.

In the 1989 College yearbook, it states that the College was chosen to be part of a study in the area on photocopying and copyright. The following was written about Sr Marg, as she was in charge of recording the amount of photocopying undertaken and making sure copyright was never breached: “The red hat? This simply means that when Sr Marg is wearing this conspicuous item of apparel, you are advised to approach her with caution or avoid her completely as record numbers do not tally with the respective machines.”

It simply sums up Sr Marg and her matter of fact way in the print room.

Sr Marg was also a great supporter of the College and attended many Old Collegians events over the years. We also remember her kindness and big heart.

Vale Sr Marg — Thursday 9 November 2023.