Having completed the VCE subject Studio Arts, Claudia was a prime candidate amidst a strong application pool. This year she was awarded an internship as the St Hilda’s student photographer a paid work placement for current College students studying at the University of Melbourne. Looking forward, she hopes to eventually join a local Melbourne club and continue to flourish as an athlete, and meet many new likeminded team mates.Ĭlaudia’s skillset extends beyond her athletic ability and commitment to community sport. Although disappointed, Claudia felt that the strong team spirit and immense support from the College community minimised the impact.Īfter planning to lead the 2nds team as co-captain this year, Claudia was disappointed to hear that there would be ‘no court time’ in 2020 as intercollegiate sport would be cancelled due to the pandemic.
The 2019 season concluded with the team as runners up as a result of a three-point loss in the Grand Final. She values the highly competitive nature of the intercollegiate competition, and the chance to represent her beloved college community and learn from inspiring student coaches. It was the team connections and sheer enjoyment that Claudia found within her sporting community that kept bringing her back week after week during the netball season.Ĭlaudia was equally committed to St Hilda’s and played in the 2nds team as part of the intercollegiate sports program, providing her with another avenue to form close bonds with students from other year levels. 12.30pm Queen’s College Tour St Hilda’s College Tour St Mary’s College Tour 1.00pm 1.30pm Trinity College Tour University College Tour International House Tour 2.00pm Janet Clarke Hall Tour Medley Hall Tour Newman College Tour 2. That’s serious dedication and enthusiasm. such as sport, culture, music, intercollegiate events, clubs and more. As a first year St Hilda’s student settling into Melbourne and college life, Claudia maintained her hometown commitment and travelled the four-hour trip back to play in the Sea Lake Netball Competition. From an early age, Claudia has participated in annual tournaments, travelling from town to town to compete, building lifelong friendships with team mates and competitors. As she described, her home town places great emphasis on community sport as it binds everyone together, and allows the families from neighbouring areas to meet regularly. Having played netball since year 4, and progressing to the Seniors competition by the age of 16, it is no surprise that the fine sporting reputation at St Hilda’s enticed Claudia. Now in her second year studying a Bachelor of Design, with the aim to major in Landscape Architecture, Claudia seeks to replicate a slice of home through the St Hilda's sports program. Having a close friendship with two current students a year ahead of her, Claudia’s decision to join the St Hilda’s community, without an onsite visit or tour on Open Day, posed no issues.
Claudia was drawn to St Hilda’s College as the community values are closely aligned with those of her home town in Sea Lake, rural Victoria.
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