OLD GIRLS EVENTS AND NEWS OLD GIRLS’ SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN A number of scholarships, generously supported by former students and members of the School community, are available to Old Girls to support them through their university years.
ABOVE: CIGS Golf Team
55 TH COMBINED INDEPENDENT GIRLS’ SCHOOLS GOLF DAY After a challenging year with golf holes blocked and flags permanently in the ground, we were elated to gather at Lake Karrinyup Country Club for our annual golf day. The weather was kind and we enjoyed a near perfect day of golf. Most of us were not so delighted with our scores, but the friendship and camaraderie were evident with all pairs having a wow of a time. The pairings of Amanda Lekias (Young ’85) with Amanda Hepburn (Wilhelm ’85) and Ermie Robinson (Seabrook ’69) with Lyn Hancock (’65), were the counting pairs for St Mary’s. Although we came 6th, we were only
one stroke away from 5th and I am sure we all had that one putt that was ‘oh so close’. Penrhos College/ Kobeelya had a great day out, winning the trophy. We extend our thanks to St Hilda’s as the host school for a well-run event followed by a most delightful lunch. St Mary’s will host the tournament in 2021, with the event being held on Monday 20 September at the Cottesloe Golf Club. Save the date and if you would like to play, please contact Lynne Malone through St Mary’s, oga@stmarys.wa.edu.au. Lynne Malone (Eakins ’66)
OLD GIRLS HAVE THE INSIGHT Our Insight Breakfasts and Eating Up Science program provide the opportunity for current students to learn from Old Girls about life after St Mary's and the different study and career options available. They are also a fantastic way for our Old Girls to reconnect with the School. This year presented some challenges; however, our new way of connecting through online meetings meant that Old Girls from around the country could share their experiences with our students. Thank you to our Old Girls who so willingly shared their advice and travelled from far and wide both in person and virtually! If you would like to chat to current students about your experiences after leaving school, please contact Amanda Kemp, Alumnae Relations Officer, oga@stmarys.wa.edu.au.
Applications for the 2021 scholarships are now open in the areas of medicine, nursing, science, law, engineering and fine art. We also invite applications for the Molly Riley RISE Award. For further information about how to apply for these scholarships please visit stmarys.wa.edu.au/old-girlsscholarships-and-awards. Applications close on Friday 26 March 2021.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OLD GIRLS’ DAY AND CENTENARY DINNER 2021 Saturday 20 February 2021 Former students are warmly invited to Old Girls’ Day. Preceded by the launch of the centenary book, Old Girls are invited to tour the campus and attend a special eucharist service. The day will culminate at the Centenary Dinner, which will include the presentation of the OGA's Women of Distinction Awards. Join us for a once-in-a-hundred year celebration and reconnect with old friends and reminisce over times gone by. WATCH THIS SPACE We are excited to share that we are planning Old Girl reunions on the East Coast during 2021 in celebration of our centenary. More details will be released throughout the year. To register your details for the above events or to update your details please contact us at oga@stmarys.wa.edu.au
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