Message from the Alumni Manager

Ian Robertson

In 2022, it was great to be able to welcome back more than 650 Korovians in the reunion program ranging from those who graduated in 2021 to those from the Class of 1960. The new Sandra Ivory Café and Piazza has proved to be a fantastic venue in which to gather and I see it as a great privilege to be able to host these events. Our alumni are a vital part of the Korowa community as it is the people who make an institution and give it its culture, reputation and sense of purpose. One of my favourite aspects of reunions is hearing the stories of Korovians from their school days and their recollections of events, each other and their teachers. It often makes for interesting listening!

The School tour prior to the reunions was very popular with more than 500 Korovians selecting this option. All are amazed at the changes, but are heartened by the fact that there are still some points of familiarity such as the Beatrice K. Guyett Hall and the old trees that they remember sheltering them in their formative years.

The Korovian Club Fellowship Grant for 2023 will open in early March and the Club looks forward to receiving applications from Korovians who are committed to altruism. Details will be on our website.

I am very appreciative of the lovely emails I receive from Korovians following reunions. One particularly resonated when a Korovian from the Class of 1982 wrote:

I think about Saturday constantly still. How wonderful it all was. All the details you have gone to... Logo-ed serviettes, table runners, fresh flower arrangements, fancy tablecloths, etc. The speeches, the photo albums and even an introduction from the new Principal. I liked her. The biggie for me was Miss Kostos... there in the flesh! That brought the house down! I loved her. Can't wait for the next reunion, Ian. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I look forward to seeing Korovians at their respective reunions this year.