Issue 11

IONA PRESENTATION COLLEGE MAGAZINE
ISSUE 11 • SUMMER 2015 - 2016

Iona girls make a difference
ISSN 1836–9820
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Much of Sr Joan’s time is spent financially supporting the local people
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Open Mornings 2016
Thursday 31 March and Tuesday 30 August
www.iona.wa.edu.au/openmorning
Iona girls make a difference

IONA
PRESENTATION COLLEGE
Established in 1907 by the Presentation
Sisters. A Catholic secondary day and
boarding College for girls.
33 Palmerston Street
Mosman Park WA 6012
Telephone: 08 9384 0066
Facsimile: 08 9384 5191
www.iona.wa.edu.au