COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
The Class of 2015 5-year reunion
Ongoing connections with our Old Michaelian Community The Old Michaelian Association Committee (OMAC) and our vibrant community of Old Michaelians rose to the challenges that emerged in 2020 by providing valuable support to our students in their endeavours, fostering community connections and nurturing a sense of belonging within the wider School community. This is evidenced by the significant number of Old Michaelians (OMs) who continue to have a wonderful presence at the School.
Year 12 Support Every year the OMAC hold a Year 12 barbecue and provide treats for Year 12 students to cheer them on as they progress through their studies and head into exams. Unable to provide these usual boosts in 2020, the OMAC chose to take an innovative approach. OMAC member, Joanna Margiolis rallied nearly 40 OMs, spanning the decades, and compiled
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inspirational video messages of them wishing the class of 2020 all the best for their upcoming exams. The video was played as the conclusion to a very successful Virtual Valedictory Dinner and the students were delighted and buoyed by these special messages. The messages were also posted on the St Michael’s social media channels throughout the exam period to reinforce the wonderful support from the OM community. At the Virtual Valedictory Dinner, we were delighted to welcome back disability advocate and St Michael’s parent, Mandy McCracken (OM 1991), to carry out the tradition of officially welcoming the class of 2020 into our Old Michaelian community. Mandy, who also featured in Episode 1 of our Stories from the Crest podcast series, also presented the Old Michaelian badge to the students on behalf of the Old Michaelian Association. The badge was an inclusion in a Valedictory package of gifts and treats that was given to the students at the conclusion of their on-campus Valedictory Day celebrations.
