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The Tintern Grammar Avenue of Excellence celebrates Alumni who have achieved outstanding distinction in their professions or made a significant contribution to their communities.
These individuals represent the values of Tintern Grammar, and the diverse pathways taken by graduates of the School.
The Avenue of Excellence was established to formally recognise exceptional Alumni whose achievements have had meaningful impact in areas such as science, the arts, business, public service, sport, education and community leadership.
Inductees are nominated by members of the Tintern community and selected in recognition of their leadership, influence and contribution to society.
Professor Emeritus Charlotte Anderson AM
Class of 1932
Australian Pioneer of Paediatric Gastroenterology
Inducted 2017
Professor Charlotte Anderson was a pioneering medical researcher who helped establish paediatric gastroenterology as a specialist field. Her groundbreaking research identified gluten as the cause of coeliac disease, transforming diagnosis and treatment worldwide.
Mavis Robertson AM
Class of 1946
Superannuation Pioneer and Social Justice Campaigner
Inducted 2017
Mavis Robertson played a key role in the development of Australia’s compulsory superannuation system and co-founded the Mother’s Day Classic, raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.
Scotty James
Class of 2013
World Champion Snowboarder
Inducted 2017
Scotty James is one of Australia’s most successful snowboarders, winning world championships and Olympic medals in the halfpipe discipline.
Helen Reddy
Class of 1958
Grammy Award-Winning Music Artist
Inducted 2017
Internationally acclaimed singer Helen Reddy achieved global success in the 1970s. Her iconic song I Am Woman became a worldwide anthem and earned a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Professor Helen Quinn AO
Class of 1959
Acclaimed Physicist and Educator
Inducted 2017
Professor Helen Quinn is a globally respected theoretical physicist whose research has significantly advanced the field of particle physics.
Penelope Thwaites AM
Class of 1960
Concert Pianist and Composer
Inducted 2017
Penelope Thwaites is an internationally recognised concert pianist and composer who has performed extensively around the world and championed Australian music internationally.
Kate Redwood AM
Class of 1966
Community Service Advocate
Inducted 2017
Kate Redwood has dedicated her career to community leadership and local government and was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the people of Victoria.
Louise Hearman
Class of 1981
Archibald Prize-Winning Artist
Inducted 2017
Louise Hearman is an acclaimed Australian artist whose work has been widely exhibited and recognised through major national portrait prizes.
Kathy Watt OAM
Class of 1982
Olympic Champion Cyclist
Inducted 2017
Kathy Watt won Olympic gold in the Women’s Road Race at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games and remains one of Australia’s most accomplished cyclists.
Professor Melissa Southey OAM
Class of 1984
Molecular Geneticist
Inducted 2017
Professor Melissa Southey is an internationally recognised cancer geneticist whose research focuses on hereditary cancer risk and prevention.
Cheryl Batagol PSM
Class of 1970
Environmental and Sustainability Leader
Inducted 2019
Cheryl Batagol has held numerous leadership roles in environmental protection including Chair of the Environment Protection Authority Victoria.
Dr Janine Kirk AO
Class of 1970
Business, Education, Health and Community Leader
Inducted 2019
Janine Kirk has had a distinguished career across business, government and the not-for-profit sector and established successful social enterprises supporting the Melbourne community.
Kate Jenkins AO
Class of 1985
Champion of Equal Rights and Transformational Leader
Inducted 2024
Kate Jenkins AO is a leader, lawyer, adviser and advocate who has led cultural reform and advanced diversity, inclusion and performance in Australian workplaces, sport, the arts, parliament and education.
Members of the Tintern community are invited to nominate Alumni who have achieved outstanding distinction in their profession or made a significant contribution to their community.
