Save the Date – 2026 Upcoming OGA Events Calendar

We are excited to share the first confirmed events on our 2026 calendar.  From milestone reunions to meaningful networking opportunities, there are plenty of ways to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate what it means to be part of the Santa Maria Sisterhood.

We encourage all alumni to save the dates and keep an eye out for registration details, which will be shared closer to each event.

Class of 2025 – Year 13 Breakfast & Achievers’ Assembly

Wednesday 4 February 2026
The Year 13 Breakfast & Achievers’ Assembly is a special annual celebration where recent Santa Maria College graduates from the year prior return to the College for breakfast and assembly to reconnect, and to recognise and celebrate their academic and pathway achievements.

2026 Reunion

Saturday 7 February 2026
A special celebration bringing alumni back together to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate milestone year groups and lifelong friendships.

Sisterhood Alumni Networking Series: An Evening with Cassie Silver (Class of 2006)

Tuesday 10 March 2026
An evening to strengthen relationships, expand networks, and learn from the experiences of remarkable women within our Santa Maria alumni community.

Golden Girls’ Luncheon

Saturday 31 October 2026
The Golden Girls’ Luncheon is a cherished annual event celebrating Santa Maria alumni who graduated 50+ years ago, bringing past students together for an afternoon of connection, laughter and friendship.

We look forward to bringing our alumni community together throughout the year and sharing more opportunities to reconnect, celebrate and stay connected to Santa Maria College.

More events will be announced throughout 2026, including additional sessions of the Sisterhood Alumni Networking Series, which will be shared as the year unfolds.

The OGA Committee is also planning more events for earlier in the year, including our annual OGA Movie Night and other exciting opportunities for alumni to enjoy.

Stay tuned for further updates and registration information!

Coming Home – Alumni Celebrate the Cultural Centre

Santa Maria College alumni gathered to celebrate the opening of the College’s new Cultural Centre, reconnecting with classmates and celebrating the role of the arts in the community. The evening featured performances by current students and a 42-member Alumni Choir, highlighting the lifelong connections and shared experiences that continue to bring Old Girls back to the College.

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From the President – August 2026

The August 2026 Old Girls’ Association President’s Report provides an update on upcoming meetings and alumni activities at Santa Maria College. President Mary Heavens outlines plans for the Pleiades Gathering, the inaugural Santa Maria College and Aquinas social event, and the Golden Girls’ lunch welcoming the Class of 1976.

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Sophia, Building Beauty, Confidence and a Business

Santa Maria past student Sophia Whimp (2022) has built a successful home beauty business by combining creativity, resilience and a commitment to authentic client relationships. In this Q&A, she reflects on the lessons she learned at school, the challenges of starting a business at a young age, and the advice she has for students hoping to turn their passion into a career.

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