OGCA President’s Report

KYLIE MACKEY (OGC 1993), OGCA PRESIDENT

Fifty years ago, a bold and courageous idea changed forever the College’s role as an elite choice for learning and education in Geelong, with co-education introduced at the College.

The move to co-education was a momentous change. It set a new scholastic path to ‘reach for the stars’ for boys and girls alike.

In an alumni context, this change meant the retirement of the label ‘Old Boys’. Instead, we now have ‘Old Collegians’.

For over a century prior to this, the school we cherish was a boys school – a place for our sons, brothers, fathers and male connections.

I am one of many who would have missed out on the opportunity to be a Collegian, had these visionaries not taken the co-education leap.

Aren’t we glad they did?

I congratulate our school’s leadership of 50 years ago, who boldly paved the way for the College’s way forward.

50 Years of Co-education Cocktail Gala

The OGCA Committee invites you to help celebrate this momentous occasion in the history of the College with a wonderful night of entertainment, gourmet food and fine local wines.

- Kylie Mackey, OGCA President

Saturday, 7 September 2024 6.30PM – 11PM

The Geelong College Senior School Campus

To book your ticket, please scan the QR or visit: bit.ly/OGCA50years

OGCA news in brief:

• We are currently busy planning the 50 Years of Co-Education Cocktail Gala, to be held in September. Official invitations will be emailed soon. We hope you can join us to celebrate this momentous occasion in the history of the College.

• We have been thrilled to host a number of reunion events, all of which were well-attended.

- The 2023 Leavers’ Function

- The 10 Year Reunion for the Class of 2014

- The 40 Year Reunion for the Class of 1984

• We are pleased to have hosted a number of international events in Hong Kong, Singapore and London.

• We will host the Sic Itur luncheon on 20 July and look forward to welcoming a fabulous group from 1973, and earlier, who attended the College 50+ years ago.

• We are excited to support the opening of Belerren in July.

• We are actively seeking additional members –especially for the Youth Portfolio.

• We attended a working dinner in Melbourne hosted by Wesley College for the Presidents and Directors of Community Relations for all APS schools.

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Our OGCA Committee:

President: Kylie Mackey (OGC 1993)

Vice President: Caitlin Lamont (OGC 2009)

Honorary Treasurer: Ashley McHarry (OGC 1991)

Honorary Secretary: Nicola Cousen (OGC 1989)

Executive Officer: Mike Howell

Members

Sam West (OGC 2000),

Bridgette Engeler (OGC 1985)

Donald McAllister (OGC 1990)

John O’Brien (OGC 2002)

Ann McAllister (MOC)

Community Relations team:

Chelsea Matheson

Niki Nurnaitis

Calendar of Events

• Sic Itur Luncheon Saturday 20 July

• 30 Year Reunion (Class of 1994) Friday 23 August

• OGCA 50 Years of Co-Education Cocktail Gala Saturday 7 September

• OGCA Perth Reunion Tuesday 10 September

• 20 Year Reunion (Class of 2004) Friday 8 November