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Hills Originals recognised in International Women ’ s Day Honours
As the world recognises the important contribution women make to the workforce , Hills Grammar is delighted to recognise the nomination of not one , but two Hills Originals as 2022 NSW Young Woman of the Year . Their nominations are part of the Women NSW awards presented at a breakfast on 9 March .
Julie Charlton ( Class of 2017 ) is one of the well-deserved finalists . An elite paraathlete who has represented Australia , Julie is an enthusiastic advocate for people with a disability , dedicated to promoting inclusivity . She assisted in designing the
Julie Charlton first National Disability summit in 2020 and has been appointed to the NSW Disability Council .
“ My Hills Grammar education gave me real expectations of life outside the gates . Life has all types of people in it and to be able to learn with people of all strengths and abilities is very beneficial ,” said Julie . Camille Goldstone-Henry ( Class of 2009 ) is our other finalist . Camille ’ s passion for nature led her to study Australian native fauna , conservation , and wildlife management . She went on to establish Xylo Systems Australia , a web-based platform revolutionising connections for Australian conservation teams and various conservation initiatives .
Her work in this field has also seen Camille receive the Australian Women ’ s Weekly Women of the Future Award 2021 . The accolades for our young women
Camille Goldstone-Henry continued with senior school student Isabella Neville winning the Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award for her community engagement and advocacy initiatives . As the winner of this award , Isabella has now been nominated for the National Zonta YWPA . Hills Grammar is a truly independent , intentionally coeducational , Pre-K to Year 12 school .
Isabella Neville with Hills Grammar teachers , Rebecca Sultana and Shannon Robertson .
Girls and boys learn in a proudly diverse and inclusive vibrant community of lifelong learners .
With purposefully small class sizes and peer groups , our students graduate as Hills Originals , known as individuals that strive for their unique future . Through our Partners in Learning program , current students benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Alumni , such as Julie and Camille , when looking at their journey beyond our gates .
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