SJSS Fiji - St. Joseph's Fiji Alumnae......news & happenings & reunions

2011 Alumnae Executive Contact Info

2011-10-03T21:38:00.001-07:00

Grad Year Phone Email Address Raijeli Tuivaga 1989 9128823 vraijelit@gmail.com Pule Sukanaivalu 1900-1993 9912941 pule.s@naim.com.my Anna Fong 1972 9243662 afong@kpmg.com.fj Maria Wara 1999 3540339 marja.bluez@gmail.com Theresa Koroivulaono 1977 9303646 koroivulaono@usp.ac.fj Marina

Prayers and Novenas for Johan Wahl

2011-09-22T14:52:00.000-07:00

Dear Alumnae, Family and Friends, From: Valerie Warren Below is an email from Sylvia Seeto Wahl regarding her dearest husband Johan. We all know that when we receive these kinds of messages, our hearts pause as we try to reach within to offer sweet words and good wishes to bring comfort and assurance; that tomorrow is another day, solutions are the promise of

Update re: Ratu Rabici Ganilau R.I.P

2011-09-21T20:30:00.000-07:00

The SJSS Alumnae Executive wish to inform all alumnae of the passing away of (Rt Rabici Ganilau , spouse of Bernadette Rounds Ganilau and father to Jordania Kainona (student, St Joseph's secondary School). Bernadette (Lovey) - as most of us would know - has been an active parent of the school as well as always been readily available assisting with alumnae activities. Most recently, we

Ratu Rabici Ganilau R.I.P.

2011-09-19T15:42:00.000-07:00

From Valerie Warren - Sep.19/2011 Dear All, Below is a message received from Emelita Wendt Wilson regarding the passing of Ratu Rabici Ganilau, the beloved husband of Bernadette Rounds Ganilau. Please send your prayers, beautiful thoughts, and good wishes to Bernadette and her dear daughter, as they walk through this time of deep and profound sadness. Bernadette's email is:bganilau@

GOOD-BYE EMERALD - HELLO DIAMOND - 2016!! LET'S GET READY!!!

2011-08-22T10:14:00.000-07:00

All too soon, the Emerald Jubilee celebrations have come and gone. ‘Tempus fugit,’ (time flies) we all know this one, and it waits for no one! So many tributes have been sent lauding praise for all who offered time and energy to make this event a resounding success! May I add a few more lines… Sister Genevieve without you we would not have made

Fab week in Suva for the reunion

2011-07-30T22:18:00.000-07:00

All the old SJSS girls are having a fabulous week in Suva for the reunion, lots of laughter and reminiscing going on

EMERALD CELEBRATIONS UPDATE - June 27/11

2011-06-27T08:15:00.000-07:00

Emerald Week Programme (Sunday July 23 to Sunday 31st 2011) Sunday 24 July 2011 4pm Welcome Mass at the school. (Mass Programe finalised by responsible working group). Fiji style afternoon tea: "Fijian refreshments" (Decade rep to confirm what resp. years are bringing). Monday 25 July 2011 (Hosted by the Alumane Executive body) SJSS AGM: 6pm 7.30pm Cocktail/ entertainment. Tuesday 26

Sister Irene visits Vancouver - June 5/11

2011-06-10T08:43:00.000-07:00

Sister Irene made a repeat visit to Vancouver and on a beautiful Sunday many ex-St. Joseph's ladies as well as their spouses gathered for a delicious luncheon and afternoon of talanoa organized by Lydia Ng. Email from Lydia: Bula Bula everyone, Thank you all for attending this fun eventful luncheon with Sister Irene. Your presence made this afternoon a success and thank you for your generous

Classes of the 70's

2011-05-26T08:13:00.000-07:00

I note that there are two groups of 70s - the early 70s (1970-1974) and the latter part of the 70s (1975-1979). Some of us of the early 70s met yesterday and have been meeting for the last 2 months ( I joined a month ago) and we have agreed to a number of activities. In essence the group of yesterday (Vitinia Lesuma Chung, Marina Konrote, Claire Petersen, Angeline Petersen, Marselina, Louise

Reunion Update - airfares and tentative programme

2011-04-18T08:20:00.000-07:00

GREETINGS EVERYONE!!I will get straight to the good news from Sister Genevieve: From: Mark Hopf, Air Pacific.Bula Sister GenevieveThe following website landing page has been created for your members: http://www.airpacific.com/ST-Josephs-Alumnae Please review the site and let me know if any changes are required. As was mentioned earlier, please make your bookings as soon as possible, to catch the

St Joseph’s Emerald Jubilee Launch - Address by Elizabeth Reade Fong

2011-03-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

The Chief Guest, Monsieur. Antoine Esteban, The Regional Attaché for Cooperation and Culture of the French Embassy, Bienvenue et merci beaucoup pour votre prèsence ce soir Sisters of St Joseph of Cluny; [The First Lady, Adi Koila Nailatikau; Adi Samanunu Talakuli], Alumnae of the Class of 1956 who were the first class of the School and Alumnae representing 55 years of the School. As President of

70's Alumnae - Vinaka Vaka Levu

2011-03-21T15:48:00.000-07:00

Dear 70s Alumnae, Thank you all so very much for your support and to the Fiji-resident members, for your presence at the Launch on Saturday night! We hope you enjoyed the night and if there are any comments, queries, etc I’d be more than happy to answer them. I was informed by the kitchen staff that the quiche was the first thing to go…thank you again Lenora for organizing and ensuring the

Emerald Launch

2011-03-21T08:56:00.000-07:00

Now that the 'launch' for the Emerald Jubilee with the theme: 'Le Printemps de la vie' is officially over (March 19) and we are awaiting photographs of same, everything will now begin in earnest as to the details for the programmes. Here are some of the articles in the news: Emeralds of St. Joseph's Memories Emerald Launch

FIFTY FIVE YEARS - IS AN EMERALD ANNIVERSARY!!

2011-03-15T14:28:00.000-07:00

Why the Emerald Jubilee?Our school, is now 55 years old, and the gemstone to celebrate 55 years is the EMERALD! Symbolically, we are returning to Waimanu after 55 years, to celebrate our 70th birthdays at the school we left 55 years ago. It doesn't matter if you are 70 or not, or if you have to wait yet another year, what is important, is that this celebration is for everyone! The theme: "Le

Bonjour, et bonne ANNIVERSAIRE A TOI CHERE SOEUR BASIL!!

2011-03-10T08:04:00.000-08:00

Today we send you all our love, our blessings and our prayers for your birthday, and gratitude for your seventy-six years of dedicated service to God through education and service to humanity.May sweet angels surround you and sing you sweet french lullabies in notes you remember well. LOVE AND PRAYERS FROM ALL OF US! SAINT JOSEPH FAMILY p.s. Thank you Sister Irene for her note below.. Dear Val

Greetings 1970s alumnae! ....... from Theresa Koroivulaono

2011-03-09T09:47:00.000-08:00

Apologies for not getting back to you sooner; we’ve been going at breakneck pace here with our Saturday Committee meetings and email trail-filled weekdays of chores, updates and more chores in preparation particularly for the Emerald Launch next Saturday: 19th March 2011. I have attached the draft official invite (now edited and printed) and the draft programme which has also been finalised and

Class of '56 Reunion and Emerald Anniversary celebrations

2011-01-13T11:44:00.000-08:00

Details of the reunion from Valerie Thomas Warren: BULA AGAIN ONE AND ALL!! Here's to 2011 and our get together....Lots of interest is now being peeked or is it tweeked...from many of the alumnae, and we are so happy to let you know again that the dates have now been set for: 24th July to 31st... 2011. Sister Genevieve, has been extremely helpful, and has made some suggestions to help us make

SJSS Alumnae - AGM

2010-10-31T22:15:00.000-07:00

Annual General Meeting held on Oct 21, 2010 Election of Office Bearers:- President - Elizabeth Fong Vice President - Maria Wara Treasurer - Leilani Seduadua Ass Treasurer - Pule Sukanaivalu Secretary - Shirleen Sahai Committee Members:- Pule Sukanaivalu, Maria Bereso, Maria Turaga, Elizabeth Edwards, Litiana Bainimarama, Unaise Malani and Salome Waqaliti.Click on the link below to access the

Class of '75 Reunion and Emerald Celebrations

2010-10-31T21:57:00.000-07:00

Plans are being made and activities organized by Barbara (Wong) Naisara and Lai (Yam) Yee Joy, et al, for a reunion of the class of '75 in July, 2011. The dates are July 24 - 31, which coincides with other reunions planned for the SJSS Emerald Anniversary celebrations. Please let the organizers know if you are interested in participating as soon as possible as they would like to have the

The 1956 Gang

2010-10-11T22:41:00.000-07:00

(click on pic to enlarge) A PICTURE speaks a thousand words...courtesy of Valerie Thomas Warren:"Hello everyone....this picture seems to be a combination of Forms: 3, 4, 5, 6, with our dear Mother Louis. Enjoy."

Photo Archive

2010-05-26T09:23:00.000-07:00

St. Joseph's Secondary School students through the years........travelling down memory lane.... Photo courtesy of Karen Macalister: "I was looking at the St Joseph’s website and thought the attached picture might be fun. I had it scanned recently for the Sydney fundraising website. Attached is a picture of my class (and I think) it’s either 1966 or 1965 (I’m guessing we

Luncheon held on Wednesday 19th May 2010 for Aileen and Don Burness at Doreen & James Elliot's home

2010-05-21T08:38:00.000-07:00

(click on pics to enlarge)Aileen Chang Burness, Lydia Emberson Chalmers & Rendova Anderson Smith Maureen & Susie Curtis Speers Susan, Lorraine Sing & Bill Cutler Lydia and Pam Food! Maureen, Doreen, Nola Hawthorne & Pam Rendova Smith, Aileen Burness, Doreen, Lydia & June Doreen, James, Maureen & John Rushbrook June Purcell, Doreen Fenn Elliott, Alison McAlister Acushla Patton & Pam Beach

CARLA REYMOND SIMON R.I.P.

2010-02-24T14:00:00.000-08:00

To our dearest Queenie and her family, we send our prayers, our love, and our condolences on the passing of your dear sister, Carla - R I P. May God hold her in the palm of his hand Notes from Queenie: Carla was born on December 22, 1944 at the CWM Hospital in Suva. Throughout the years Carla always displayed a wonderful sense of composure, compassion and understanding which she shared with

Angela Fenn Regan Celebrates 70th Birthday, Nov. 14th, 2009 with family and friends

2010-02-21T20:31:00.000-08:00

Career Talks for 7th Formers

2009-11-19T11:38:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, 30 October, 2009 the Alumnae Executive hosted a very interesting and informative careers hour for 7th Formers in the School Hall at 3.30pm. The presentors were Shirleen Sahai who spoke on a career in the Bank; Sr Senoveva on a life of service with the Sisters of St Joseph de Cluny, Rachael Varea as an office manager/administrator and Elizabeth Fong spoke about a career in the