Wednesday 30 June marked a special day in the history of Fahan School with the return of Commander Phillipa Hay, CSC and Bar, ADC, RAN and Class of 1992, to receive the prestigious Gerdy Jevtic Medal and deliver the 2021 Travers Morphett Lecture to senior students and members of the Fahan Community.

Principal, Penny Curran-Peters, presented Phillipa with the Medal which is awarded to a member of the Fahan Alumni who has brought honour to our School. Phillipa spoke candidly to the girls in Years 7-12 and special guests including alumni, parents and her former teachers, about her learnings over the years and how the “imperfect career pathway” has led her to true success. It was an impactful address that was so well received by the entire Senior School. At the conclusion of the Lecture, Commander Hay joined Fahan School Alumni Association President, Pip Cooper, in presenting the Pride of Fahan Alumni Award to Year 12 student, Chris Anderson Black, to assist in fulfilling her dream of showcasing her artwork in a public exhibition. What a wonderful day to be a Fahan girl!