Old Girls' Association
OCTOBER
2018
ISSUE 02
From the OGA President “ ”
THE CONTRIBUTION MADE BY THE MEMBERS OF THE OGA... DEMONSTRATES OUR WILLINGNESS TO PAY FORWARD THE GOOD FORTUNE WE HAD IN RECEIVING A ST MARGARET'S EDUCATION
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HE COMMITTEE has worked with passion this year to uphold the legacy of the past as we move towards the future. It is through the work of the committee and other school staff and volunteers that we have been able to connect with more past students, run successful functions and represent the over 6000 past students who have been afforded the opportunity to be educated at St Margaret’s. Last month we sought feedback from the members of the Old Girls' Association through a survey to gauge what work you as a group wanted from the OGA Committee and the school. The response to this survey was overwhelming and thank you to the Old Girls who took the time to provide us with feedback. Congratulations to Judith Evans who was the winner of the gift voucher for filling out the survey. At our last committee meeting I presented the survey results which resulted in much conversation about how we can better engage with the members of the wider association. Therefore, in 2019, we will be making a few changes to how we deliver information to you. From 2019, the newsletter will be quarterly and online. This will enable us to share news of Old Girls in a more regular forum and keep you updated with how you can engage not only with the Old Girl community but with the wider St Margaret’s community. We will also be looking at how we deliver our functions and networking opportunities. Some ideas that were shared at the committee meeting were: engaging more with our rural Old Girl community; engaging with the Past Staff Association; and our committee structure. I encourage you to think about joining the Old Girls' Committee if you would like to have
input into the future development of the Old Girls' Association. The AGM is being held at the school on Tuesday 27 November at 7.00pm. I know the committee and I would love to increase our numbers to enable us to better work for our association and the school. The OGA is proud to have donated $10,000 to the school to assist with updating the school’s history with a book to be ready by 2020 for the 125th celebration of St Margaret’s as a school. As well as this donation, contributions made by the members of the Old Girls’ Association was the highest it has been since the start of the schools Enhancing Excellence Campaign. This demonstrates our willingness to pay forward the good fortune we had in receiving a St Margaret’s education. In this newsletter, we celebrate the achievements of many Old Girls. We reveal the recipients of the 2017/2018 St Margaret’s OGA Overseas Scholarships; Lucy Shaw (’09), Shannan Dickinson (’12), Madeleine Greene (’13) and Emma Peacock (’15). Congratulations to these worthy recipients; the OGA is proud to support them in their endeavours. Our 2016/2017 OGA scholarship winners provide us with updates and we share stories and snippets about our Old Girls. Remember, if you have a story to share about you or another Old Girl, please send details to me via ndevlin@stmargarets.qld.edu.au Thank you to all those who have supported and contributed to the OGA this past year. I would particularly like to thank the committee and donors who made our functions a success and I look forward to working with the OGA to continue to connect with and celebrate the achievements of those in our association. Nicole Devlin President
Past Student Awards 2019 Applications for the Past Student Awards are now open and will close on Monday 18 March 2019 at 5pm. There are two award categories, Distinguished Past Student and Young Past Student of Distinction. These awards have been established to recognise the many achievements of St Margaret’s Past Students, both professionally and personally, celebrate the diverse achievements of past students and provide an opportunity to share stories of success and increase connections between the school and past students to honour their legacy. Details on how to nominate yourself or a worthy recipient for the 2019 Past Student Awards are outlined in the nomination forms which can be downloaded from the website, or by clicking the following link.
From the Principal
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N THE RECENT Alumni survey, Old Girls indicated that they wanted to be kept up-todate on current achievements of the students at the school and any changes to the school. In fact, the responses generally indicated a very high engagement of the past student community with St Margaret’s. 2018 has been another busy year in the school calendar and there is much to report in these areas. I will refer to a few highlights of the year. Further information about them and other interesting events at St Margaret’s will feature in our Flyer magazine in October. So, please watch out for that publication. Of course, those of you on our Facebook site would be aware of all that is currently happening at St Margaret’s. We are most proud of our current students who participated in The Ponytail Project. Eighty-six students were sponsored to cut off between 35 and 20cms of their hair. Through their sponsorship and activity they raised over $96 500 in support of the Cancer Council Queensland and the Amanda Minotti Trust. The hair was then donated to create wigs and hair fringes for people suffering hair loss from cancer treatment or other medical conditions.
In addition, St Margaret’s was identified by The Educator Magazine to be one of the most innovative schools in Australia for the work we have been doing in the areas of Academic Advising for Years 9 to 12 (we no longer have form classes in these year levels) and continuous reporting. Two of our students won a national science prize – The Sleek Geeks Eureka Science Prize – an outstanding achievement. Most of you would also be aware that we are starting a most ambitious project of creating a new Sports Precinct in the school. We are currently gathering support from our parent community and our past students and I am amazed and grateful for the generosity of many. As you embark on one campaign, you realise just how life-changing donations in the past have been. A walk through the history book and early editions of The Link will reveal that many of the current buildings, not just enjoyed by current students, but by Old Girls, were the result of the generous philanthropic action of people in the past. Let’s take for example the Darnell Buildings – the current music rooms, archives area (1936), and health centre (many of you will remember the latter as an
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Art room) (1933). John Darnell made a significant gift to both Churchie and St Margaret’s as he valued the power of education and the work of the Anglican Church. His donation occurred as part of a bequest and those buildings were immediately built despite the difficulties of the Depression and have been used by students ever since.
many have supported students in financial need for bursaries, particularly in boarding. An Old Girl has recently donated and created the Sister Mary SSA Bursary and the funds raised from our Professional Women’s Network events, which a number of Old Girls attend, support the 14 Indigenous students on scholarship at St Margaret’s.
The Jackson Building, officially opened in September 1984 (Music, Textiles and now The Loft, but previously classrooms and a Drama space) was donated in honour of a past student Lorna Jackson, who attended St Margaret’s 1942 – 1953. Any of the past students will remember fondly the Sister Helen Orchestra room (which was originally a small theatre) and the food and textile rooms.
We cannot offer the education we would like to current students without your support, your engagement and your advocacy. Thank you for all you do out of the respect you have for the education you received. Reunion weekends are really joyous times for me, because, yes, I can hear some stories which will make the modern educator’s toes curl, but I also hear wonderful stories of inspiring teachers who went the extra mile and life-changing moments at school. Per Volar Sunata.
More recently, a significant one-off donation transformed the space outside the Chapel where the former Loft was. The Barley Sugar Garden will be remembered by very recent Old Girls who appreciated the green space on the school campus. Therefore, as the education of past students benefitted from the support of others, it is only reasonable that we ask for support from those who can give back in some way to their old school. Of course, it is not always about buildings and
Ros Curtis Principal
OGA Scholarship Update (2017/ 18) Bridie Davis ('15) (right) Last year I was fortunate enough to participate in the QUT exchange program, spending a semester abroad at the University of South Carolina (USC) in the USA. This exchange allowed me to study a range of fashion commerce units that aren’t available in Australian universities. Having gone in the American ‘Fall’ Semester, I got to experience several unique traditions including college football season, Thanksgiving and Halloween. Throughout my exchange, I spent weekends and holidays exploring New York City, Boston, Charleston, the beautiful mountain towns of Asheville and Greenville, and enjoying a snowy Christmas in Chicago. This exchange was an invaluable opportunity to immerse myself in the American college experience and Southern culture while meeting likeminded students from all over the world and I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you to the OGA for helping me financially to attend this exchange. Charlotte Lane ('13) I completed a university exchange at the University College Dublin in Ireland from September to December last year. It was a wonderful experience. Studying law subjects in a completely different country has given me international exposure to the law and allowed me to think outside of the box. I created invaluable relationships and networks with a range of people that will no doubt last for years to come. I loved seeing all of the beautiful places that Ireland has to offer such as the Cliffs of Moher, Galway and The Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Being based in Ireland also allowed me to travel to places like Iceland, Scotland and the Netherlands, which was extremely enjoyable. My university exchange gave me an opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone and be truly independent. It was an experience like no other. Thank you to the support of the OGA.
Blaire O'Loughlin-Mills ('13) I am currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (Hnrs) and Bachelor of Business (Economics) at Queensland University of Technology. In July 2017 I travelled to Montreal, Canada to study at business school, HEC Montreal for university exchange. I made life-long friends and really enjoyed studying at HEC Montreal because of the emphasis on group work with a mix of local and international students. I studied French at St Margarets so living in Montreal was the perfect opportunity to practise! The local people were welcoming, and the city was vibrant and cultural. Throughout the semester, I travelled to Cuba, New York, Boston, Niagara Falls, Ontario and the Quebec region. Exchange allowed me to step outside of my comfort zone, learn to have confidence in an unfamiliar environment and it was an invaluable opportunity to learn about other cultures. Thank you to the OGA for assisting me with my overseas study experience. Sophie Robertson ('14) The University College Dublin (UCD) in the Republic of Ireland is a great destination for an exchange. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Ireland and would highly recommend it. Irish culture is unique and is largely homogenous and the Irish people are exceedingly friendly, welcoming and resilient. Not many places in the world can one have a lively conversation with a stranger in the supermarket like neighbours or meet people on buses who are happy to chat and interested in a stranger. The landscape has the beauty of quaint rural villages, such as in Kilkenny, Cork and Dalkey, and windswept dramatic coastlines along the west coast with the Cliffs of Moher. Dublin is a city with a small-town vibe but the vibrancy of a global hub with headquarters for Google and other multinational corporations being situated there. I enjoyed my time in Dublin and travelling around Ireland during my months away, and I also visited Cambridge, London and Trondheim in Norway. I learned to become an independent, confident traveller and, above all else, I learned to react well when thrown a curve ball in an unfamiliar environment. I met some amazing people and visited some incredible places, and the Old Girls' Association Scholarship helped me fully enjoy my time away. Alexandra (Sandy) Smith (11) I had the opportunity to complete the final semester of my law degree in Paris in 2017. I spent the first few months of my time in Paris studying French before commencing my exchange semester at the University Sciences Po. During my time at Sciences Po I studied an interesting mix of subjects including Public International Law, French Intellectual Property Law, International Humanitarian Law, European Economic Law and Sustainable Development Law. The political prism through which law subjects at Sciences Po are taught presented a new approach to the law that I hadn’t previously experienced during my studies. Having the chance to immerse myself in French culture was also a real highlight. I spent much of my spare time in Paris attending sporting events, music concerts, ballet and opera productions, wandering art galleries and sampling the French food and wine at local restaurants. I also travelled both within and outside of France during my time overseas. Some of my favourite memories are of wandering the snow covered streets of Moscow and Saint Petersburg, visiting the tombs of the Pharaohs in Egypt and skiing for the first time in Switzerland. My time abroad was undoubtedly one of the best experiences of my life. I came home with a new perspective on the law, new lifelong friends and a new appreciation for the French culture and language. Thank you to the OGA for the support provided.
OGA Scholarship Winners (2018/ 19)
Lucy Shaw ('09)
Shannon Dickson ('02)
Lucy will be studying a joint Master in Public Administration (International Development) and Master in Business Administration degree at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School to research approaches for public and private collaboration to achieve universal energy access.
Shannon will be studying at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre her Fellowship in Oncology.
Madeleine Greene ('13)
Emma Peacock ('15)
Madeleine will continue her Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Massachusetts.
Emma will continue her study of a Bachelor of Business Management at the University of Bath.
OGA Overseas Scholarship 2019 - 2020 Applications for 2019/2020 Overseas Study Scholarships are open and will close on Friday 21 June 2019. The application form and information with regards to the criteria for these scholarships can found on the website.
APPLY ONLINE WWW.STMARGARETS.QLD.EDU.AU
News of Old Girls
St Margaret’s Old Girl rowers have continued the school’s proud representative tradition this year. The Edmunds sisters, Maddie (’09) and Jacinta (’11), who are now both based in Penrith at Rowing Australia’s National Training Centre, competed in World Cup events and the World Championships in Europe. Maddie also rowed in the Henley Royal Regatta, where she made the finals, beaten only by the reigning world champion. This has been her first international season in the women’s single scull (she previously rowed in the women’s quad sculls at the Rio Olympics).
Ellie Bruce ('15) made her first water polo state team earlier this year - the U20 Queensland team, which competed against more than 160 teams from South
She finished the season seventh in the world in the single sculls. Rowing in the Women’s Eight, Jacinta topped off the season with a bronze medal at the World Championships in Bulgaria. Wallis Russell (’16) competed in the Under 23 World Championships held in Poland. Wallis is easily recognisable out on the water, wearing her bright orange ribbon in every race for good luck. This year, Wallis made the finals of the Under 23 Lightweight Women’s Single Sculls, where she placed fourth, just missing out on a podium finish by the narrowest of margins.
Africa, Canada, USA, New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand at the Pan Pacific Youth Water Polo Festival held in July.
TOP LEFT: Jacinta Edmunds (back row, third from right) in the first VIII crew celebrating thier podium finish. TOP RIGHT: Maddie Edmunds BOTTOM RIGHT: Wallis Russel. Photos courtesy of Rowing Australia
Lucy Kennedy's ('06) sport of choice has changed over the years; now she has proved herself to be a contender in the cycling world. Embracing her long held ambition to become a professional athlete, barely a year into her career, Lucy has joined the professional peloton for the Australian team where her hard work on the climb of one of the
most challenging mountain courses helped her team mate Amanda Spratt win a silver medal at the UCI Road World Championships in Innsbruck, Austria.
Upon finishing school, Meg Fraser ('15) (back row) was offered a position in the acting course at QUT that only accepts 16 places out of approximately 600 students who audition. She has had many performances over the past years. This year she had the lead role as Eliza Doolittle in Pygmalion. Meg was involved with a student program while she was at school, run by QPAC in Years 10, 11 and 12.
Student in Focus:
Jondayah Martin Jondayah Martin (’17) commenced her studies in a Diploma of Communication at the beginning of 2018. Jondayah grew up on Thursday Island and attended St Margaret’s on a Yalari Scholarship. Her journey is one of resilience, determination and hard work. She is grateful for the opportunities St Margaret’s provided her with and she attributes her Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in her first year at Bond University to the foundations St Margaret’s taught her.
Elise Mawson nee Thompson ('03) took the leap from an international corporate careeer to dedicate herself as founder and managing director of TaxiBaby.com, a company that aims to make travelling with children both safe and convenient. TaxiBaby.com works with private enterprise, government departments and a range of educational institutions to raise safety standards and affordability of travel solutions across South East Asia. Now Singapore-based, Elise is mother of two toddlers and says that the birth of her eldest son highlighted the lack of options and support in Asia for car-free families and so the idea behind Taxi Baby was hatched.
At the Old Girls VIP 60+ reunion this year, Mary Peden OAM (’53) made the connection that in addition to herself, four women – all from the class of 1951 – have been honoured with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for their outstanding service and achievements in the communities of which they are a part. LEFT: Photographed at the Old Girls’ Day in July, Judith Ross-Smith OAM (’51), Distinguished Past Student Award recipient Helen Meredith and Mary Peden OAM (’53). Not pictured are Denise Wadley nee Lawton ('51), Merilyn Luck nee Beak ('51) and Helen Pointon nee Wright ('51) who have also been awarderd an OAM.
We were delighted earlier in the year to learn accomplished author and Old Girl Annabel Brayley ('72) has been appointed by The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) as a non-GP, Rural Community Director to the College Board. Annabel will work with ACRRM under the commitment to community engagement to improve health outcomes in rural and remote communities.
Director of Philanthropy and Stakeholder Engagement F
RIENDSHIPS AT SCHOOL are very often those that last a lifetime and it would be fair to say that St Margaret’s reunion events provide unique opportunities for past students to reconnect with one another. As I write this, we are days away from hosting 33 of our past students at a special Sydney reunion event. Like all the reunion events held this year, I’m sure it will be a special evening with St Margaret’s Old Girls coming together to network, reconnect and share memories from their time and school, and stories of their lives since. In Brisbane, our annual Reunion Weekend in July saw us welcome a record number of more than 500 past students back to St Margaret’s to celebrate milestone reunions and to join us for Old Girls’ Day.
(Giddens ’79) and her marketing team, and last, but not least, the wonderful Bronwyn Perry (Thorley ’68) for her brilliant PowerPoint presentations. We are also very grateful for the leadership and enthusiasm of the Reunion Coordinators: Class of 2008 - 10 Year: Janet Keki, Charlotte Bondfield, Jess Brodie Class of 1998 - 20 Year: Penelope Barsha (Gibson), Emma Muirhead (Burnham), Anna Dakin (Robertson) Class of 1988 - 30 Year: Antonia North, Angela Tracey (Wright) Class of 1978 - 40 Year: Jan Callanan (White) Class of 1968 - 50 Year: Libby Black (Stanley), Jacky Garnsworthy (Roebuck), Sandra Whybird (Shields) Class of 1958 - 60 Year: Janice Kazakoff (Seipel), Sandra Griffiths (Cook)
The Reunion Weekend celebrations commenced on Friday evening with our 10, 20 and 30 Year groups, while those celebrating their 40, 50 and 60 Year Reunions joined us for lunch and tours on Saturday. The Old Girls’ Day Chapel Service and Morning Tea was held on Sunday, and our final function, the VIP 60+ Reunion Luncheon on the following Monday. The past student community engenders a sense of belonging and support that extends well beyond the school gates; and this was evident across the weekend as many past students reconnected and shared fond memories of their time at school.
I would also like to thank my colleagues in the Development and Community Office, Sophia Cole and Julie Gibbons, who coordinated all aspects of the events behind the scenes.
I hope you enjoy reading the reunion reflections in this issue penned by our 10, 20 and 50 Year Coordinators. Of course, planning a weekend of celebrations for 500 past students is no easy feat, and I would like to take this opportunity to again thank all of those who made it such a success.
I also had some wonderful conversations with past students who are investing in the future of our current girls through supporting scholarships. Philanthropic donations have provided scholarship support for students in need, to access and obtain a St Margaret’s education.
Our faithful team of volunteers, Janice Moody (Biddulph ’56), Dawn Jones (Rees ’44), Suzette Purdy (’65), Anne Muggleton (Schmidhauser ’56), Sheena Dyason (’51), Beverley Fox and Trish Barlow, played a huge part in tracking down new email addresses and contact details of our past students.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank those who made a donation to support future generations of St Margaret’s women through scholarships and bursaries, when registering to attend their reunion event. I would also like to thank those who have made a contribution to the appeal to develop a new sports precinct here at the school, that will be the making of St Margaret’s for decades to come.
In addition to the planning that takes place behind the scenes, there is also an army of staff who help create these beautiful functions. From boarding student volunteers, to Scott Johnson and his catering staff, to our brilliant facilities team who assist with the set up and dismantle; not to mention Alimony Murray (Front of House), Kari Coombes (Functions Coordinator), Peter White (IT), Wendy Johnston
It never ceases to amaze me how caring and kind the past students are; particularly our very special VIP 60+ Reunion group. It is such a privilege to be able to sit with these women, hear their stories and connect with their overwhelming sense of gratitude of what life has taught them since receiving their education at St Margaret’s.
Thank you for your generosity. Lara Pickering Director of Philanthropy and Stakeholder Engagement
10 YEARS REUNION AND BEYOND OUR 10 YEAR REUNION was an absolute hit! The girls came from near and far and showed great enthusiasm in the lead up to the event, so to get as many girls in the same room that night was not a surprise to me. Upon arrival at the reunion, it was obvious that the school has gone through some major structural changes since we’ve graduated - so it was good to see that no one is still rolling their ankles down on the old netball courts.It was wonderful to hear of all the successes the Class of 2008 had achieved over the last 10 years,
and to see that our friendships are as strong as they were when we were roaming the halls of Avoca. Some of my fondest memories from attending St Margaret’s was addressing the school with my fellow captain, Charlotte - so it was great to get back behind the lectern for another crack at making fools of ourselves, while keeping the crowd entertained. From a personal perspective, the reunion brought together my tight knit group who are spread out between Brisbane, Sydney and Papua New Guinea. My bond with each of these girls was
heavily nurtured throughout our time at St Margaret’s and this night was a great reminder that the adage “Always a Maggies Girl” continues far beyond Petrie, Towers and Lapraik Street. 10 years is a long time between drinks, but I can assure you that we’re all very excited for our 20 Year reunion and for all the moments and experiences to be had between now and then.
enough quickly subsided because along with all of the above attributes, the 40 or so women at the reunion were also generous and kind. Over canapés and wine, laughs were had watching the slide show of the Seniors of ‘98 through the ages. Baby faced prep girls in oversized uniforms proudly holding finger painting, through to awkward teenagers at school dances, science experiments and sporting carnivals. Evidently Serena Williams was not the first to wear a tutu to a sporting event – the House Captains of ‘98 hold that title. A tour of the school grounds the next day was overwhelming -
the landscaping and new buildings remarkable. St Margaret’s seems more than a school. Walking around I wondered what type of young women would now graduate from such an environment. Because that is what St Margaret’s does well. It nurtures young girls into young women – women who are capable of great things, but who are also generous and kind. The Class of ‘98 is proof of that. A huge thank you to those who provided the photos, to those who flew and drove extensive distances, and those who organised the night.
Janet Keki (’08)
20 YEARS REUNION REVERIE A LOT CAN HAPPEN in 20 years. Relationships, careers, births and deaths. Walking into the Arts precinct on Circular Drive with the city lights shining below, emotions flooded in. Gratitude for having been afforded the privilege of attending St Margaret’s, excitement at seeing friends long unspoken to, and a touch of anxiety over the fear of not having achieved enough. I feel like I graduated with a super grade! Doctors, lawyers, teachers, milliners, women running huge regional properties and women raising beautiful families. Capable, resourceful women, brave and courageous. My anxieties of not being
Wilamina Russo, nee Falkenhagen (’98)
50 AT 50 YEARS REUNION
LEFT: Boarders from the 1968 year group who attended their 50 year reunion this year. RIGHT: Boarders of the 1968 year group sitting on the steps of Mooloomburram in 1968 with the school principal Sister Jean Marie sitting at the top of the stairs.
WHAT A WONDERFUL gathering of the Class of 1968 when 50 women celebrated their 50 Year Reunion at the school this year. We came from intrastate, interstate and overseas and we mostly remembered each other helped by reference to display boards full of old photos and from walking around the school remembering old buildings and marvelling at the wonderful new visual changes.
The school and house war cries were dusted off and chanted from memory rather loudly. Who would have thought we would have remembered those nonsense words from so long ago. We were a happy and cohesive year. We sorted out a lot of our value systems in our time there. We were encouraged to look out for each other. Most of us considered ourselves fortunate to have had
St Margaret’s as the solid base from which to venture into a rapidly changing world where we realised the school motto "Per Volar Sunata" was as relevant then as it is today. Libby Black, nee Stanley (’68) and Jacky Garnsworthy, nee Roebuck (’68)
60 YEARS DIAMOND REUNION EARLY IN 2018, a phone call from Sheena Dyason alerted us to the fact that this is our sixty year reunion. Sixty years!!! Where did the time go? This phone call set in motion, our resolve to contact as many of the 1958 alumni year group as possible. This process enabled us to speak to many of our former classmates. Some were unable to come through illness, family commitments, distance or drought but we had the opportunity to connect with them and hear their news. Some were able to link us with others from our year who we had been unable to contact. Sadly, some had passed since our 50th Year Reunion. On Saturday 28 July, thirty-eight of our cohort met at the school. Thank you to the St Margaret’s staff who had organised the day for us.
A short guided tour gave us an understanding of the growth and changes at the school. The day girls remembered changing in the Loft, beside the old tuckshop. The Barley Sugar steps were always out of bounds unless you were a senior. How many times did we sneak down those steps only to be met with a teacher or a prefect at the bottom! What became of the new library that was built when we were there? Eton Hall was both assembly hall and chapel until the new chapel was consecrated in our time. No more Sister Hope’s Room! Gone was the Typing Room! Our luncheon was in the Boarders’ Dining Room. Our reaction on entering the room was, ”It’s so small!” It had seemed so cavernous when we were at school. Jan welcomed us. This started us reminiscing. Principal Ros Curtis spoke during lunch, then
mingled with our group. Photos provided by our year, collated by Bronwyn Perry played continuously. The noise and laughter escalated as we mingled and chattered. Everyone was so animated that we had difficulty moving to have our group photo taken. We resolved to stay in touch more often. On another note, we are now VIPs and eligible to meet yearly on the Monday after the Old Girls' Day. As one of the Sisters said, “We do the best reunions!”. We agree. Sandra Griffiths nee Cook ('58) and Jan Kazakoff nee Seipel (’58)
OGA Reunions
10 YEAR REUNION (2008)
20 YEAR REUNION (1998)
30 YEAR REUNION (1988)
40 YEAR REUNION (1978)
50 YEAR REUNION (1968)
60 YEAR REUNION (1958)
VIP REUNION
OGA Events
THE ANNUAL CHAPEL SERVICE AND MORNING TEA was well attend this year, with the Chapel full as we celebrated the theme 'Generations…Together' and the conversation continued over Morning Tea in the Arts Centre Foyer. It was a great way to finish the reunion weekend and celebrate the Old Girls' Association and our ‘Generations Together'.
THE ANNUAL BRUNCH was held in June and this proved to be successful and well attended in 2018. This year our speakers were Mel Buttle (’99) and Christine Murr (‘17). Mel’s speech was insightful and energetic, inspiring us all question and reflect on success and how this is different for everyone. Christine Murr spoke to us about her recent experience of being a St Margaret’s girl. She only graduated in 2017, and she shared her hopes and dreams for the future and how these were made possible through her St Margaret’s education.
UPCOMING EVENTS OGA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting will be held in M's Cafe (enter the school via the Boarders Gate). All past students are most welcome to attend and we look forward to your involvement. M's CAFE
Tuesday 27 November 2018
7:00pm
For further information contact: Nicole Devlin via email: ndevlin@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
2019 DATES 2019 PAST STUDENT AWARDS DINNER ACF Friday 10 May 2019
6:30pm
2019 ALUMNI REUNIONS 10 Year Reunion Friday 26 July 2019 20 Year Reunion Friday 26 July 2019 30 Year Reunion Friday 26 July 2019 40 Year Reunion Saturday 27 July 2019 50 Year Reunion Saturday 27 July 2019 60 Year Reunion Saturday 27 July 2019 VIP 60+Luncheon Monday 29 July 2019
6:30pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 12noon 12noon 12noon 12noon
OLD GIRLS' DAY OGA Chapel Service Sunday 28 July 2019 Followed by Morning Tea OGA BRUNCH ACF Sunday 27 October 2019
9:30am
9:30am
Remembering St Margaret’s Old Girls 2017 - 2018
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