The 2024 Ruth Langley Luncheon was a celebration of our wonderful St Catherine’s community. Our guest speaker was Ms Lisa Roet (‘84), and our MC was Ms Georgie Bruce from Georgie Bruce Art Advisory. We were also fortunate to showcase incredibly talented Year 12 student, Lilla Barrington, who performed her rendition of Ain’t No Mountain High Enough during the Luncheon.   

Twenty-five years ago, St Catherine’s PFA hosted the first Ruth Langley Luncheon, and the enduring success of this annual event is testament to the thriving nature of our School.   

This year attendance at the ever-popular Leonda was over 180 guests. St Catherine’s Parents’ and Friends’ Association raised approximately $12K which will support our four-year pledge towards the St Catherine’s Sports Centre and Wintergarden redevelopment.   

Sincere thanks to Lisa Roet for her fascinating presentation on her journey from her own school days at St Catherine’s, where she was inspired by her Science and Art teachers, to becoming a world-renowned visual artist.  

Lisa’s sculptures, drawings, film, and photography work challenge fundamental scientific and behavioural theories relating to human evolution and creationism, language and communication, science, and art. Georgie Bruce’s knowledge and experience in the art world made her the perfect MC and Q&A moderator during the Luncheon, assisting us in the smooth running of the event. Thank you, Georgie!   

Special thanks to Ms Andrea Moss (past parent) from Liberty Belle who donated skin care hampers valued at $1,500 for each table to raffle. Thanks also to Husk for their goodie bag donations of soap and vouchers, and LICKt Ashburton for their desert treat.   

Thank you also to PFA Committee member Ms Juan Xu for the beautiful floral arrangements that adorned each table and our entire PFA Committee who worked hard behind the scenes to guarantee the success of this event.   

Current and past parents, Old Girls and St Catherine’s staff all make this an annual event filled with an atmosphere of celebration and conviviality. We are always entertained by a fascinating speaker, and spoilt with gifts, good food and wine. It is not too early to bookmark Friday 23 May 2025 for next year’s Ruth Langley Luncheon.   

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