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Blessing and Opening of Presentation Place

14 August, 2024
Srs Patsy and Patrice with Faith in Action Captain, Cassidy, and Bishop Michael.
College Board Chair, Ann Marie Pawsey, College Principal, Deborah Ryan, and Bishop Michael

On Thursday 25 July, Bishop Michael McCarthy officially blessed and opened St Ursula’s new I Block building, Presentation Place, and its adjoining courtyard, Cove Lane. Special Guests included Presentation Sisters, Patsy Grundy and Patrice Cuthbert, who travelled from Brisbane to attend the event. College Principal, Mrs Deborah Ryan, told those gathered at the blessing ceremony that, “The Presentation heritage and the charism of Nano Nagle is evident in daily College life, and we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us as we continue to empower and educate young women.”

Bold Architecture + Interior Design Director, Stewart Bagley, Interior Designer, Suellen Bagley, College Business Manager, Peta Tomkins, and College Principal, Deborah Ryan.

Presentation Place was designed to enhance the learning environment at the College for generations to come. JM Handley Builders constructed the new building, comprising six teaching spaces and two flexible learning spaces, amenities block and covered seating area. This project was the final piece of the College’s previous Masterplan, with construction remaining a focal point during 2023. “We appreciate the professionalism and guidance provided by JM Handley Builders and Bold Architecture + Interior Design in bringing this project to fruition,” Mrs Ryan said.