St Cuthbert’s Literary Evening (Chair): Friday 2 August, Auckland

Caroline Barron, Board Chair Leigh Melville, Principal Charlotte Avery

Caroline interviewing panellists.

Geraldine Paul, Sophie van Waardenberg, Ros Ali, Lisa Allen, Donna Blaber, Caroline Barron, Anna Gowan and Stacy Gregg

A wonderful evening celebrating the power of words, storytelling, and the incredible talents within the St Cuthbert’s College community. This year’s event was an inspiring gathering featuring six esteemed panellists and a remarkable student author:

1. Sophie van Waardenberg – Old Girl, Poet
2. Lisa Allen – St Cuthbert’s Staff, Children’s Book Illustrator
3. Geraldine (Paul) Craw – Old Girl, Christian Children’s Book Author
4. Anna Gowan – Old Girl, Children’s Book Author
5. Donna Blaber – Former St Cuthbert’s Parent, Children’s Book Author
6. Stacy Gregg – Former St Cuthbert’s Parent, Children’s Book Author

We were also proud to feature our talented student author, Jennifer Liu, winner of the 2022 Sunday Star-Times short story award.

The wonderful Caroline Barron—an Old Girl, current St Cuthbert’s parent, and author—hosted the evening, guiding us through insightful conversations and literary magic.

Thank you to our bookseller friends at Remuera’s The Little Bookshop.

All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Old Girls’ Scholarship Fund, supporting the next generation of talented students at St Cuthbert’s College.