Correspondence from 7 decades, 1955 - 2014, has been sent to HCK by our fabulous past pupils. We appreciate all the time and effort they put in to helping Killiney girls remotely celebrate IWD 2021, and embrace the theme #choosetochallenge.
“My advice for any student in Holy Child is to observe the world around you, be curious and hungry to learn why things are the way they are, learn about people and their needs, be kind to others because you never know when you will see people on the way up as well as on the way down- careers and life are not a straight line”.
Emma Ryan, Class of 2014.
“As we grow up, we develop & change, give everyone a chance & never assume you know anything about anyone, be open & you’ll be surprised.....
If you are struggling, remember everyone excels at something. It may not be obvious, it may take time to discover, but we are all good at something. I didn’t figure this out for myself until l I was in my forties...never give up!”
Amanda Bone, Class of 1990.
“The inspiration to ‘Challenge the Gender balance’ may come when you least expect it, when you are still at school, or as a past pupil. One person may inspire you and send you on this ‘Challenge’ that will inspire you for the rest of your life.
‘Challenging the gender balance’ is what Cornelia Connelly would sum up in her often used words ‘Meeting the wants of the age’”.
Killiney Old Girl, 1956.