SCOGA reunions took a wild turn this year. Revitalised and shaken up post-COVID we wanted to create a weekend full of fabulous reunions for our Old Girl community.   

Friday lunch started with our golden circle of pre-1964 ladies. We launched a trip down memory lane in the Sherren House Ballroom, served by Old Girls and food made by Old Girls. The group was serenaded by two Year 10 soloists, and some guests were transported back to lessons in the classroom with their grandchildren, Our Years 9 and 10 Leadership Diploma students served our Old Girls afternoon tea. The room was abuzz with old friends, and connected by the threads of Sherren House, the same sun tanning spots around the grounds and their love of retuning to what was.  

Friday evening the next drive of reunions unveiled, guests were met at the Heyington Gates by current students, a big welcome from the SCOGA Committee as this was a celebration of their return. The School Fountain, outside Sherren House was alive with laughter, chatting, hugs, music, and an eagerness for those to take a look at the School. A favourite was the photo booth with numerous School uniforms, blazers to throw on, and the swimming cap was a favourite too.   

Thanks to Mrs Ceri Lloyd, Deputy Principal – Head of Senior School for connecting the existing St Catherine’s student body and management to the SCOGA network and voicing her celebration of the richness and diversity of talent in the Old Girls network, and that there is great work for these communities to dive into.  

SCOGA showcased Old Girls businesses and friends in their new raffle of the evening, and are grateful for Annie Abbot (Hawthorne ‘94), Habbot, Toni Joel OAM (Silver ’82), Tonic, Ms Sarah O’Brien (’92), MECCA, Mrs Nicolle McCurdy (Austin ‘88), Cable, Sabrina Reinke (’17), POM, and Ben Ranken and Sally Richardson, Wilimee Wines. We celebrated the generosity of these gifts and ended with the School Anthem, Thou I Speak… and then followed by Mamma Mia.  

One of the most rewarding aspects of the weekend was witnessing old friendships rekindle and new connections being forged through the cross pollination between the groups, mothers and daughters, sisters, and aunts.   

SCOGA couldn’t have been more thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response we received. Thank you to all our guests, your presence and enthusiasm truly made it a standout occasion, and we are deeply appreciative of your support.