130 Trailblazers

Since its founding in 1896, St Hilda’s has built a proud legacy of academic excellence and leadership

For 130 years, St Hilda’s has been shaping generations of young women for who go on to make meaningful contributions in their fields and communities.

At St Hilda’s, leadership is intentionally cultivated in every girl, every year, through a holistic approach that spans curriculum, cocurricular opportunities, service learning and wellbeing. Grounded in a deep understanding of identity, voice and agency, students are empowered to lead with confidence and compassion, continuing a tradition of excellence that has defined the School for more than a century.

Today, this legacy is reflected in the 130 St Hilda’s trailblazers who have emerged from the School—women distinguished not only by their achievements, but by their character, courage and purpose.

Discover the inspiring stories of our remarkable 130 Trailblazers

Kate Burridge (1974)

Professor Linguistics Monash University

Professor Margaret Seares (1965)

Chair of PIAF, Chair of Australia Council, and more

Ariel Bombara (2013)

Activist against Domestic Violence

Diana Warnock (1957)

Radio, Women’s Rights, State Politician

格蕾丝-福雷斯特(2010)

Human Rights Activist

Veronica Binns (1989)

Captain Boeing 737 Virgin

Vanya Cullen (1976)

Vigneron Cullen Winery

Margaret Pitt Morrison (1916)

First Female Architect in WA

Pippin Drysdale (1961)

Ceramic Artist WA, Living Treasure

艾米-曼福德(2010)

International Singer

Jo Horgan (1985)

Founder of MECCA, Melburnian of the Year

Megan McCracken (1984)

Cultural & Workplace Transformation, WA Hall of Fame

Judith Uren (1973)

Early Female Engineer

Katerina Bara (1999)

Arnhem Aboriginal Council Chairperson

Cathy Edwards (1999)

VP Engineering at Google

Belinda Lonsdale (1986)

Judge of WA District Court

Fiona Stanley (1963)

Epidemiologist

Professor Susan Prescott (1981)

Director of inVIVO Planetary Health

Kathleen Prendergast (1927)

First Female Major in the British Army

Gina Rinehart (1971)

Hancock Mining

Sabina Shugg (1984)

First Female Director of WA School of Mines

Alex Burt (1990)

Philanthropy in Arts and Culture

Gemma Beadsworth (2004)

Waterpolo Olympics

Elizabeth Mills (1967)

Australian Hall of Fame Paralympian

Glynnis Traill-Nash (1987)

Journalist turned Entertainer

Explore all 130 St Hilda’s Trailblazers and the incredible impact they made — and continue to make today

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