Julia Kay (Patterson, Class of 2009)
A double page spread in this year’s Catherine magazine just wasn’t enough for our next guest, so we had to sit down with her and pick her brains. Julia Kay, along with her husband Jordy, launched Great Wrap, a completely compostable cling wrap, back in 2019. Since hitting the market, Julia has achieved great (see what we did there?) success. She was named 2022 Young Victorian of the Year, and Great Wrap was recognised as number 6 in the ‘Most Innovative Asia-Pacific Companies’ for 2022.
In this episode, we’re also joined by Old Girls’ Association President, Gemma Varone, who happened to be in the same Homeroom as Julia throughout her high school years! The banter between these two is just priceless. Start-ups, career pathways, recycling, the future of compostable materials, and successful habits of entrepreneurs, are just some of the exciting topics covered in this episode. You don’t want to miss this one.
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Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.

From the President – February 2025
Welcome to our first alumni blog of 2025! As we embrace the new year, we prepare for our much-anticipated Alumni Reunion on February 15, celebrating milestone years and welcoming the newest Golden Girls. Stay connected, set new goals, and look forward to an exciting year ahead with the Old Girls’ Association!

Tash Brown – Smart Living, Smart Choices
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Ruth Hatherley – CEO of Moneycatcha Ltd
Ruth Hatherley, Class of 1995 shares her story – from Santa Maria College to CEO of Moneycathcha Ltd. enabling transparency, trust, and efficiency, her company delivers competitive loan options faster, simplifying the process for consumers nationwide.

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Ruth Hatherley – CEO of Moneycatcha Ltd
