Alumnae

Reunion Dinner 2024 was a momentous occasion with tickets selling out in record time and Old Girls travelling from far and wide to attend the Sesquicentenary celebrations. It was incredibly special having it in the Stevenson Hall, with the Dinner having returned to school in 2023. Old Girls’ enjoyed a memorable evening together at their alma mater and it was fantastic to witness the excitement of seeing each other again.

On Saturday 19 October 2024, the OCGG Committee held their annual Seniors’ Tea for all those living locally and from the Matric Classes of 1970 and earlier. This event is always an enjoyable time of reconnection with old friends and an opportunity to get an update on the Schools from both the High and Junior School Principals.

This year’s Tea, being part of the celebration of the School’s 150 Years, was a chance to recognise once more, how fortunate we have all been to have spent our formative years at a school like Collegiate, an institution steeped in enduring values.

We also took the opportunity to recognise and thank two stalwarts, Elizabeth Potts and Margo Schuin, who are retiring from the committee, for their exceptional 48 and 31 years respectively of service – years in which they have played such vital roles with great spirit and character.

The accompanying photographs convey the camaraderie of the Tea and show the wonderful eats provided by the school’s official caterers.

The annual Founder's Day Dinner was held in the Stevenson Hall. Green and purple were the dominant colours of this Mardi Gras Festival, and the mood was cheerful.  Delightful conversation and divine food rounded off an evening of nostalgia and joy. 

In the school holidays of 2022, the Principal, Mrs Louise Erasmus, visited Collegiate Old Girl, Dulcie Floweday née Robert, Class of 1936, The experience was a special one for Mrs Erasmus and for the staff, learners and the Collegiate Community as Mrs Erasmus shared the experiences of Dulcie and the lessons we can learn from her.

The principal's address at the OCGG Team reflects on the school's activities and progress with nostalgia.  

Heather Dutton joined Collegiate Girls’ High School in April 2022 in the capacity of Development and Fundraising Officer. When asked in her interview what one of the first things she would implement if successful in securing the position, she answered that it would be a scarf so that Old Girls could be identified as such when returning to their alma mater.