1950s photographs

Some photographs and newspaper articles from the 1950s.

"In 1955, flooded students of Maitland were billeted at San Clemente for 2 months."
(The Blessing and Opening of the School Extensions by His Lordship Bishop Leo Clarke, 26th May 1985.)

"At San Clemente young ladies wore hats and gloves even when riding their bikes to school."
Memories of the '50s by Mrs Helen Elliot (nee Ferry)

	Side view of school showing 1948 extensions, taken in the 1950s
	A view of the sports field, with St Columban's Church on the left and the cottage on the right.
	Pasture at San Clemente, 1950s
	The school viewed from Crebert St in the 1950s.
	Calvary
	The grotto The Grotto along with other amenities was provided by MM Concepta's brother, Father O'Donohoe (San Clemente Dominican Convent Mayfield School Report, 1958)
	The grotto and the front grounds of the school
	1950 "On August 8th, Mother Prioress General celebrated the Golden Jubilee of her Profession. San Clemente in common with other Dominican Schools sent representatives to participate in the festivities at Santa Sabina. As Mother Mary Concepta was the foundress of San Clemente we felt we had special cause for rejoicing on this happy occasion." (The Dominican, 1951)
	The Mayfield Jubilee in 1950 caused great excitement, and the Sisters and students of St Columbanus and San Clemente worked together with volunteers to build a floral swan float. "over 5000 paper flowers were made and individually tied to the framework" (Mayfield Jubilee Celebrations, The Newcastle and Maitland Catholic Sentinel, 1 November 1950)
	The swan won the prize for the best decorated float in the Mayfield procession during the Carnival week of 1950
	The Mayfield Parochial Parents and friends Association entered Miss Beulah Bendeich, a San Clemente pupil, in the Jubilee Queen Competition and she won "by a very narrow margin" (Mayfield Jubilee Celebrations, The Newcastle and Maitland Catholic Sentinel, 1 November 1950)
	Miss Beulah Bendeich won the Queen Competition against eight other entrants
	St John the Baptist Church/School, Hanbury Street ("Snake Gully") 1950 This was an Infants school, built in 1937. Sisters from San Clemente Convent travelled there daily by taxi to teach the students. The children then progressed to Primary at St Columbanus. (Sr. June Peck, pers. comm. 2017)
	The whole school, 1951 There are 111 students in the photograph
	St Patrick's day march, 1951 "There is generally something about a Mayfield girl - whether or not she excels in study or sport is of relatively little import. She is characterized by an enthusiasm, a determination to succeed, and above all by a loyalty, which is not often encountered" (The Dominican, 1952)
	Another copy of the St Patrick's photo
	Barbara Coleman, Margaret Connors and Judy Ringland playing tennis in 1952
	The students participating in the Health Week March in Newcastle, 1952
	Judy Bourke, Kathryn Grayson, Anne Ringland, Pam Fitzgerald and Barbara McAncliffe at the front of the school, 1952
	Young Christian's Society Summer School, January 1953
	1953 reunion on front lawn Left to right : Claire Donovan, Sr Josephine, Mary Dooley, Maureen Hayler, Mary Lawrence, Joan Stokes, Barbara Date "God be in my head God be in my understanding..." (The Dominican, 1953)
	1954 Lidy Waanders boarded at San Clemente while attending St Columbanus. Here she is in 6th Class, with her suitcases ready to leave for boarding school. "Our 1954 activities so far include participation in the Children's Display at the Showground in honour of the Queen where we were privileged to obtain a close view of that gracious and lovely lady" (The Dominican, 1954)
	Lidy Waanders (6th Class at St Columbanus) with her siblings Thea, Astrid and John, on the occasion of Astrid's First Communion 1954
	St Columbanus, 6th Class Lidy Waanders is in the 3rd row 7th from left 1954
	1st Year San Clemente students in their winter serge box pleat uniforms, the two in the centre in apple green box pleat sports uniform Judith Laughlin (nee McDonald) second from left in the front row 1955
	2nd Year students 1955
	2nd Year students Top row : Jann Mulhearn, Colleen Campbell, Pat Gibbs Front row : Anne O'Sullivan, Yvonne Burnog, Julie Smith 1955
	3rd Year (Year 9) Intermediate Certificate class Back row: Elizabeth Dudgeon, Yvonne Wade, Robyn Hockey, Judy Ryan, Ann Small Middle: Mary Petherbridge, Kathleen Dunlop, Patricia March, Roslyn Bradley, Coralie Clarke, Janice Wall, Erna Vlarda Seated: Beverly Sessions, Maria Ball, Elizabeth Kovacs, Nevis Monego, Dana Squadas(?), Caroline Bergin Front: Marcia Jobber(?), Patricia Felton, Margaret-Ann Smee 1955
	Carmel White in 1st Year, wearing the summer uniform - this was sage green, with a V neck and no pleats. 1955
	Redcliff Basketball Team, in their apple green box pleated sports uniform 1955(?)
	The Home Science course started in 1944. This photograph is 1955 or 56 Expansion of Activities “The Home Science course begun this year at San Clemente is proving not only useful, but also most popular… Great enthusiasm is shown by the youthful cooks, who, in snow-white uniforms and caps, set about the creation of delicacies in a most businesslike manner…" (The Dominican, 1944)
	St Dominic's Dance 1955 Julie Smith, Pat Gibbs, Jann Mulhearn, Colleen Campbell, Sr Basil in background
	St Dominics Day Celebrations 1955 1st Yr pupils - Kathleen Wright, Carmel White and Pauline McGregor
	A group of 3rd Year students Back: Margaret Mary Smee, Marie Brady, Kathleen Dunlop Front: Margarette Schultz, Anne Kane, Roslyn Bradley, Caroline Bergin, Maureen Magin 1956
	St Dominic's Dance 1956 Julie Smith, Pat Gibbs, Colleen Campbell, Jann Mulhearn, Anne O'Sullivan, Yvonne Burnog
	St Dominic's Dance 1956 "The belles of St Trinnians" Left to right: Frances Fogarty, Mary Cunningham, Clarice Brown, Janet Brown, Joy Edwards, Patricia Coughlan, Carol Arnolli, Monica Peet looking on.
	St Dominic's Dance 1956 First Year students Sandra?, Judith O'Neal, Jennifer Williams, Thea Waanders, Kathryn Hanes
	Fancy Dress evening in St Columban's Hall 1957
	Sister M Agnes (Margaret) Gannon, Sister M Christopher (Janet) Ryan on Sports Day (either 1957, 58 or 59)
	3rd Year, 1957 Judith Laughlin (nee McDonald) third from right in the second row up
	Leaving Certificate class, 1957 Back: Marie Brady, Nevis Monego, Elizabeth Kovacs, Genevieve Coughlan Front: Ursula Kamenz, Caroline Bergin, Anne Kane, Roslyn Bradley
	Prefects, boarders and day pupils, 1957 Back: Carolyn Burgin, Constance Boland, Ursula Kamenz, Dagma Kamenz, Roslyn Bradley (Head Prefect), Anne Kane Middle: Marie Brady, Genevieve Coughlan, Pat Gibbs, Jann Mulhearn Front: Anne Loy, Frances Fogarty, Colleen Campbell.
	Members of the Y.C.S. (Young Christian Students) from 4th and 5th Year, 1957 Back: Row of 4th Year students - names unknown Front: Marie Brady, Genevieve Coughlan, Anne Kane, Roslyn Bradley, Caroline Bergin, Unknown on grass
	A group of Leaving Certificate girls, 1957 Back: Marie Brady, Genevieve Coughlan Front: Anne Kane, Roslyn Bradley, Caroline Bergin
	Helen Jobson, Colleen Campbell, Pam Melville, Judith Laughlin (nee McDonald) and Judy Brindle 1957
	"Shakespeare day" 1958 Sr Diana Mary surrounded by students Far left top corner : Carmel White Below : Thea Waanders Right of Sr Diana Mary : Margaret Stratton Behind Margaret Stratton : Kathleen Brooks Behind Sr. Diana Mary : Pat Hinchey
	"Shakespeare day" 1958
	Giggling girls in a sunny spot behind the laundry 1958
	Lidy Waanders by Calvary 1958
	Lidy Waanders at Fairy Dell, the garden at the front of the school 1958
	Looking from Fairy Dell towards the Grotto 1958
	San Clemente 1958
	Some Intermediate Pupils (Third Year, equivalent of Yr 9) 1958
	Catherine Quain and Lidy Waanders with the school banner 1959
	Lidy Waanders marching in the St Patricks Day March in Maitland
	Lidy Waanders in Fifth Year, wearing her Child Of Mary Medal 1959
	Lidy Waanders And Catherine Quain in Fifth Year 1959
	SM Raphael (Carmel) Leavey 1959, taken by Roslyn McGovern and her sister
	Redcliff Basketball team, 1959 Kathleen Brookes, Colleen Campbell, Janet Kachel, Frances Fogarty, Monica Peet, Anne Loy, Miranda Croke.
	Redcliff Basketball team, date unknown
	Y.C.S. Leaders 1959 Back row: Catherine Quain, Colleen Campbell, Kathryn Hanes, Annette Hartcher Front row: Sharon Summerville, Carmel White, Carolyn McGovern, Janice Bunting, Angela Williamson, Margaret Negline. (The Australian YCS is a national movement run for, by and among secondary school students. YCS’ mission is to form active Christian leaders who are transforming the world around them.)
	5th Year class at Recess, 1959 Back row: Colleen Campbell, Mary Cunningham, Pat Gibbs Front row: Carol Arnolli, Patricia Coughlan, Helen Jorson
	St Dominic's dance 1959 Left to right: Colleen Campbell, Iringo Szabo, Pat Coughlan, Lidy Waanders, Margaret Negline, Carol Arnolli (as St. Dominic), Helen Jobson, Mary Cunningham, Pat Gibbs, Jan Cooper, Catherine Quain.
	St Dominic's dance 1959 Carol Arnolli as St. Dominic
	St Dominic's dance 1959 5th Year class Top row: Mary Cunningham, Carol Arnolli, Margaret Negline, Catherine Quain Front row: Colleen Campbell, Frances Fogarty, Lidy Waanders, Helen Jobson, Joan Cooper, Pat Gibbs, Patricia Coughlan, Clarice Brown, Iringo Szabo.
	5th Year 1959 Geography excursion to Chichester Dam Catherine Quain, Carol Arnolli, Mary Cunningham, Margaret Negline, Helen Jobson, Pat Gibbs.
	5th Year 1959 Geography excursion to Chichister Dam.
	"My Prefect Badge Donated to "San Clemente" Archives on the occasion of the 75th Celebration August 1995 Carmel White" 1959 and 1960
	Uniform list 1950s
	School swim champions (source and date unknown)
	Top school orators (source and date unknown)