"Sacré-Coeur Association of New South Wales Inc"

Archives of Sacré-Coeur Association of NSW

Report from Sister Margaret McKay rscj on 29 June, 2010

Our first six months in the new Archives have been very busy and have passed quickly, and this evening it gives me great pleasure to introduce our new archivist, Dominique Novak d'Hennin. Dom completed all her schooling at Kincoppal-Rose Bay, right from Prep at Barat-Burn to her Higher School certificate in 1993, and in addition to her many teaching, administrative and music qualifications, she is this week completing a 'bridging' course in Archives at the University of NSW before embarding on a Graduate Diploma Course in Archives by distant education next year.

There is still much to be done in the Archives and the fit out is far from complete but we had a very successful Working Bee on the first Saturday in June. As a result, we have decided to make a definite date for our Working Bees on the First Saturday of each month from 10am till 3pm, BYO Lunch, tea and coffee provided. This seemed to meet with unanimous approval from those present as they could put in their diaries and if not able to come on one Saturday, at least could possibly come on another one. Some may only be able spare a couple of hours but every little helps. It is a great though if we know beforehand who is planning to come to the Working Bees so we can have the various jobs prepared to suit, as some prefer to move around and others need to do a "sit-down" job.

We also hosted a very successful Friday Afternoon Staff Drinks in the Archives instead of the Staff Room, as once the fit out is completed we will not be able to have food and drink in the area. Later on in the year, we hope there will be an official blessing and opening, so watch this space! This is my last report as by the time we have another meeting, it will be Dominique reporting, so once again, a big thank you for all your support and help over the years.

Margaret McKay, rscj

Dominique Novak d'Henning and Sister Margaret MacKay RSCJ
School Archivists for Kincoppal-Rose Bay