OGA President’s Report November 2020
On behalf of the committee, I’d like to wish each of you, and your families, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
A Brief History of OGA Reunions
Arguably the best thing about our OGA is our sense of ongoing connection to one another and the school. And our Reunions!
Introducing Our Old Girls Association Committee – Gwen Wood (Berrigan, 1963)
Gwen Wood has been a long time member of the Santa Maria College Old Girls’ Association, President from 2008 – 2011, and current Treasurer.
Churchill Fellowship Scholarship Recipient
Sarah Joyce (1999) was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to explore how health systems can innovate to reduce their environmental footprint.
Wedding Bells at the Chapel
Lauren Martelli married Michael Buzzo on 31 October 2020. They were finally able to relocate to WA just in time for their wedding!
OGA President’s Report October 2020
In our October edition Gemma talks about the leaving Class of 2020 wonderful end celebrations and the much anticipated Golden Girls Luncheon.
A Look at Leavers’ Celebrations
A look back at leavers celebrations from 1938 to 2020 sees many changes, from a formal Debutante Ball to a Graduation cocktail party.
Class of ’60 Celebrates 60
The Class of 1960 reunited to celebrate sixty years with a lovely morning tea hosted by Janice Lillis (Knipe).
Julie-Anne Norrish (2014) drafted to West Coast Eagles
Congratulations to Julie-Anne Norrish who has been selected for the West Coast Eagles AFLW for 2021. It is a lifelong dream come true.
Weddings Start Again
Lia Pascoe (2014) married James Sly. This wedding was a long-awaited celebration due to COVID restrictions.
Life Lessons with a Lunch Box – Ella Gorringe (2016)
Ella Gorringe spoke to the Year 7 girls about her friendships during her years at the College and gave them some great advice.
OGA President’s Report September 2020
In our September edition, Gemma Varone talks about the wonderful achievements of two of our Santa Maria College alumni.
Going to The Chapel…
Many of our alumni chose to get married at the Santa Maria College Chapel and it holds a very special meaning for them.
Congratulations to Madeline Orifici (2005)
Madeline Orifici married Stephen Bettella on 30 November 2019 surrounded by her family and friends, including many other Santa Maria alumni.
A Little Bit About the Santa Maria College Chapel
The Santa Maria Chapel is the heart of the College and our community. It has been in continuous use since 1955 until the COVID restrictions of this year.
Introducing Our Committee – Claire Hales
Meet committee member Claire Hales (Barrett-Lennard 1996)
OGA President’s Report August 2020
Our Biennial General Meeting was held last week and two new members were appointed to the committee. Welcome to Fleur Dias and Mary-Anne Romano.
Meet our College Sacristan Yvonne Hickling (Stewart, 1962)
Yvonne Hickling has been the College Sacristan since 2009 and active member of the Old Girl’s Association for many years.
The Evolution of the Santa Maria Sports Uniform
We invite you to have a look back through the years at the changing sports uniforms, worn by students since the College opened in 1938.
Introducing our Old Girl’s Association Committee – Gemma Varone (2009)
Gemma Varone joined OGA Committee at the beginning of 2017 and found it a great way to reconnect with the SMC community and was elected President in 2018.
Soprano Pia Harris (2001) Shares her Life and Career Highlights
Pia Harris (2001) is an internationally acclaimed Australian/Italian soprano opera singer. She trained with the English National Opera and has sung with Opera Australia, Opera Holland Park London, and the New York Lyric Opera.
Lisa Keeffe (1995)
Lisa Keeffe was interested in many things after leaving school but her natural curiosity and love of learning lead to a career in teaching in Waldorf Education for the last ten years.
OGA President’s Report June 2020
OGA President’s Report June 2020
Introducing our Old Girls’ Association Committee – Mary Bairstow (Heavens, 1974)
When Mary Bairstow left SMC she attended UWA and has worked as a social worker since 1980. She has two lovely daughters who are both “old girls” of SMC.
Helene Overment (McCormack, 1964)
Helene Overment graduated from Santa Maria in 1964. She has had a distinguished career in midwifery both in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Chloe Corsini (2010)
SInce leaving Santa Maria Chloe has loved travelling and living in the US, where she worked at a summer camp for kids with cancer.
Bianca McGoldrick (Calcei, 1992)
After leaving SMC I went to UWA, along with quite a few of my classmates and good friends to this day. There I met my husband, Macca.
Dynamic Santa Duo: Emma Field (1993) and Laura Birch (2009)
Emma Field (1993) grew up in Esperance and is now working with another ex-student Laura Birch (2009) at the small and isolated ABC Esperance bureau.
Alexia Carter – Living in the UK in 2020
Alexia Carter is now living in London working in her own Interior Design Studio and managing with two children during the Coronavirus pandemic.
OGA President’s Report May 2020
OGA President Report May 2020