The Class of 2017 had a most excellent time reconnecting at The National Hotel on Saturday 3rd September for their 5 year reunion. It was great to see this diverse group of Old Girtonians working and studying in various industries; from podiatry, finance, nursing, law, IT, paramedicine, graphic design, carpentry, […]
It was a blast from the past for the classes of 90, 91 & 92 at their 30 Year reunion on Saturday 11th June. Memories were shared of learning to type on an electric typewriter, lifelong friends and pranks in the Boarding House, teachers who held a special place in […]
Year 12 students enjoyed a Careers event hosted by the OGA on Wednesday 25th May. Three Old Girtonians returned to their grassroots to share their professional and life experiences since leaving Girton with our Year 12 students. Students heard from a Clinical Embryologist, an Employment Lawyer and a local farmer and […]
It was an absolute blast at the 20 Year Reunion on Saturday 7th May for the classes of 2001 and 2002. Memories were shared of Mr Jones’ Milky Way challenge, last day pranks in the Year 12 Common Room and the infamous canteen cookies. It was especially delightful to see […]
We caught up with the Classes of 2010 and 2012 over the weekend for their 10 Year reunions at the Brougham Arms. This fascinating group of Alumni have embarked on all types of careers from a GP, a teacher, a social worker and a project manager to a mechanic, a […]
We commenced making up for lost time by kicking off our reunion season this year with the classes of 2015 and 2016 on Saturday 19th March at The Rifle Brigade in Bendigo. It was exciting to finally reconnect this vibrant and diverse group of young Old Girtonians. Alumni have taken […]
There is a solidity that is almost tangible when two people who are “childhood sweethearts” come together. Emily Fawcett and Matthew Keech (both Frew 2015), also share a solidarity that comes from sharing responsibilities and interests since being thirteen years of age. Having joined the ranks of those who postponed […]
The Class of 2020 had much fun reconnecting with old classmates and former teachers at the OGA 1 year reunion on Friday 10th December. Thank you for coming from near and far. See you at the 5 Year Reunion!
Each year, awarding the OGA Departing Girtonian Scholarship is a difficult task. More often than not, judges spend days deliberating on the final two candidates who can barely be split. In 2021, the decision about who should win became impossible, and so, two students have been awarded a $2,000 Scholarship; […]
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 […]
