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Vale Mrs Mair Merriman

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Merriman family on the loss of their beloved Mair Merriman, who sadly passed away on the morning of Sunday 17th October. Mrs Merriman was a much loved teacher of Girton in the mid 70’s to early 80’s.  She was an English Teacher, House […]

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Vale Wendy Meehan (nee Pilcher)

The Old Girtonians’ Association was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Old Girtonian and dedicated OGA and school supporter, Mrs Wendy Meehan (nee Pilcher). Wendy graduated from Girton College in 1980 and her daughters Toni (Riley, 2011) and Lydia (Riley, 2015) attended Girton from Preparatory to Year 12. […]

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Vale Amelia ‘Millie’ Beaton

The Old Girtonians’ Association was deeply saddened by recent news of the passing of 2018 graduate Amelia ‘Millie’ Beaton. Millie started at Girton in 2012 in Year 7 in Millward House.  She was in a vertical House Tutor group, affectionately known as the ‘Cronies’ from Year 7 to Year 12. […]

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Bringing Out The Inner Unicorn

As Year 12 students prepare to leave school, they are entering the most crucial decision time of their lives. The future is exciting and, at the same time, a little bit ‘scary’. Making the right choice about a future career is likely on the priority list, and many students might […]

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Standing Ovation for Co-curriculum Pioneer

In December 2020, the Old Girtonians’ Association was delighted to bestow on Mr Dan Slater, an Honorary Associate Life Membership for achieving twenty years of service to Girton Grammar School. It is in many ways thanks to the work of Dan Slater that the Girton Co-curriculum sits comfortably alongside the […]

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OGA Careers Event 2021

Year 12 students enjoyed a Careers event hosted by the OGA on Wednesday 19th May. Three Old Girtonians returned to share their professional and life experiences since leaving Girton with our Year 12 students. Students heard from an Orthodontist, a Legal Advisor / Commissioner for Multicultural Youth and a First […]

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Putting A Smile On The Dial In Bendigo

After completing a five-year Bachelor/Master’s degree in Dentistry, (with the highest weighted average mark across the entire course for her graduating class), primary examinations with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and finally, a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree, specialising in orthodontics and achieving first class honours, Bethany Cunning, […]

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Class of 2000 Reconnects With Old Friends

The Class of 2000 had a fabulous reunion on Saturday 1st May. Old Girtonians had much to catch up on since graduating and reconnected for a night of friendship and fun. From teachers and IT gurus to doctors, lawyers and business entrepreneurs, this cohort has taken off in all directions.

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Class of 2011 Reunion a Fun Night

The Class of 2011 had a wonderful reunion on Saturday 1st May. From doctors, teachers, event managers and OT’s through to lawyers, fitness instructors, civil engineers, motherhood and butchers, this is a diverse and dynamic group of young people. Thank you for coming from far and wide to rekindle friendships. […]

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