right: Richard Offen, Director of Heritage Perth with Maree Whiteley, former staff and Astrid Norgard (’64)
O L D G I R L S ’ D AY 2 0 1 4 More than 80 Old Girls enjoyed sharing memories and laughs at the St Mary’s annual Old Girls’ Day on 28 March. It was wonderful to see many familiar faces from previous events as well as some Old Girls from West Perth who were visiting the school at Karrinyup for the first time. This year special guest speaker, Mr Richard Offen, Executive Director of Heritage Perth, entertained guests with a look back at education in Perth and the history of the City of Perth. Richard used his wide experience of heritage matters around the world to highlight the importance of keeping Perth’s memories alive. The talk was particularly fitting for St Mary’s Old Girls as Reverend Joyce is compiling a book of memories of Old Girls ready for publication late this year.
included tastings of Frankie’s Folly Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wine, made from the grapes grown on the St Mary’s at Metricup property. Stories were swapped and memories shared around each table, with Old Girls from the 1930s through to the 2000s attending.
Guests attended a Chapel Service where the OGA presented the school with two copper votive bowls. This was followed by morning tea and the opportunity to tour the school before lunching in the Boarding House. The two course menu
Mrs Thomson was also thrilled to again welcome back one of our oldest Old Girls, Lorrie Maley (Rowledge ’33), who enjoyed catching up with Merrilees Salter (Lukin ’36) and Molly Walters (Riley ’37).
We were delighted to be joined by many members of the Classes of 1954 and 1964 who were celebrating 60 years and 50 years since leaving school.
above (l-r): Chelsea Gibson (’94), Alexandra Kemp (Baker ’96), Ciara Niclasen (Hand ’96)
above (l-r): Sandi Holborn (Della-Posta ’92), Corina Della-Posta (’95), Jonté Pike (’07) and Meredith Arns (’07)
above: Class of 1954
above: Class of 1964
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