Duchesne College within The University of Queensland

05/06/2026

Early mornings, countless hours on the water and plenty of determination paid off for our 25 rowers at the ICC Regatta. After two months of dedicated training, Duchesne finished in a tie for 3rd place overall alongside Women’s College! 🥉

This result reflects the commitment, resilience and teamwork our girls brought to every training session and race throughout the season.

We are incredibly proud of all our rowers and everything they achieved. 🚣‍♀️💙

A huge thank you to the team at UQBC, our rowing convenors, and everyone who lined the bank in blue to cheer the girls on. Your support made all the difference. 🌟💙

27/05/2026

Wise Women come home to Duchesne.

On Saturday 23 May 2026, we welcomed generations of Duchesne alumni back to the College for an evening of reconnection and community.
From reminiscing about College days to enjoying long awaited catch ups, our alumni picked up right where they left off. A tour of the College gave guests the opportunity to relive memories, see how the College has evolved and hear more about the continued growth of our community.

It was wonderful to see generations of Duchesne Wise Women come together and reconnect.

25/05/2026

Today, Monday 25 May 2026, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat. As the founder of the Society of the Sacred Heart and the visionary behind the global Sacred Heart network, including Duchesne College, her lifelong dedication to the education and empowerment of young women continues to inspire our community today.
Read more about her life and influence here: https://rscjinternational.org/timeline-life-of-madeleine-sophie-barat/

24/05/2026

Today, Sunday 24 May 2026, we celebrate Gladys Lee DC’47 and the extraordinary occasion of her 100th birthday.

One of the very first residents of Duchesne College Oakleigh in New Farm, Gladys arrived at the College in 1947 to study a Bachelor of Arts at The University of Queensland. She later became the very first female apprentice pharmacist at Mater Hospital, paving the way for women in the profession.

To celebrate Gladys’s 100th birthday, students Tahlia DC’25 and Gabi DC’25 wore two of Gladys’s original ball gowns, generously donated to the College.
Decades later, these beautiful gowns continue to connect generations of Duchesne women and reflect the enduring friendship, spirit, and history of our community.

Happy 100th birthday, Gladys. Your story continues to inspire generations of Duchesne women.

23/05/2026

Reflecting on our Celebration of Wise Women ✨💐

These heartfelt words from our girls are a reminder that the love, wisdom and support of mothers and mothers figures deserves to be recognised far beyond a single day in the calendar 🩵

To the wise women who uplift, inspire and care so selflessly, we celebrate you, always.🌷🥰

19/05/2026

Last Thursday 14 May 2026, we held our second Wise Woman Dinner, themed AI & Tech Disruptions: Learning from the Sacred Heart Tradition.

We were delighted to hear from:
• Dr Sabine Matook, Professor in Business Information Systems at the UQ Business School, The University of Queensland
• Dr Leah Henrickson, Senior Lecturer in Digital Media & Cultures at the University of Queensland
• Noni Harrison, Teacher Librarian and Head of Library, St Rita’s College

We were grateful to share the evening with Professor Deborah Terry AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Queensland, and guests from our Sacred Heart network, especially staff and students from Stuartholme School, Loreto College Coorparoo and Lourdes Hill College.

Moderated by Lucy Matthews DC’25, our panellists reminded us that true disruption is not about moving faster, but about leading with integrity, curiosity, and confidence in your own voice.

Just as the Society of the Sacred Heart stepped boldly into new spaces, young women today have the opportunity to shape AI on their own terms, not by outsourcing their thinking, but by leading with discernment, critical thinking, and purpose.

View the full image gallery here: https://lnkd.in/giuntwV5

18/05/2026

Duchesne College Alumni are warmly invited to attend the Saint Madeleine Sophie Mass and Morning Tea on Sunday 24 May 2026 at Stuartholme School.

For more information and to RSVP, visit the below link.

Stuartholme Alumnae and members of the wider community are warmly invited to attend the Saint Madeleine Sophie Mass and Morning Tea on Sunday 24 April. Join us as we celebrate the life of Sophie and the values, knowledge and rich history she instilled within the Sacred Heart community. The Stuarthol...

13/05/2026

The College has changed. The friendships have not. Join us Saturday 23 May for the Duchesne Alumni Reunion.
Tour the College. Reconnect with friends. Celebrate the Wise Women community. To RSVP visit: duchesne-community.org/2026AlumniReunion

07/05/2026

The Duchesne network extends far beyond university. Across industries and generations, alumni continue to support one another.
Join us on 23 May to reconnect with this extraordinary community of Wise Women.
To RSVP visit: duchesne-community.org/2026AlumniReunion

06/05/2026

What a night at Bandfest 💙
Despite the rain, our students brought the energy to the Dr Mary Mahoney AO Amphitheatre, performing three standout pieces:
• Forget You – Samantha and Emily (vocals), Grace (bass), Adelaide (guitar), Piper (drums), Sanaya (keyboard) and Ciara (saxophone)
• Papering Over the Cracks – an original by Adelaide, with Adelaide and Emily (vocals), Grace (bass), Molly (guitar), Piper (drums) and Sanaya (keyboard)
• Not Strong Enough – Emily, Adelaide and Grace (vocals), with Adelaide (guitar), Grace (bass), Molly (guitar), Piper (drums) and Sanaya (keyboard)
A great night on stage, sharing their love of music taking out 7th place ✨