Reunions Reunions have long represented a significant opportunity for our Old Michaelians to reconnect and strengthen friendships as adults. This has never been more important, during a time when in-person contact has been so limited. In July, our Class of 2020 reunited for an event that combined the best parts of the cancelled Year 12 Formal and a Reunion, allowing the newest Old Michaelians the chance to celebrate an important rite of passage to culminate their secondary schooling. Held at Leonda by the Yarra, the committee made up of Old Michaelians 2020, helped produce a ‘luxe-vibe’ galastyle event that was attended by 156 Old Michaelians and their guests. Many of the guests too were past students of the School, reinforcing the close connection amongst the cohort beyond the school gates. Staff were also invited to attend the first part of the event, and many commented that the relaxed format worked well. Special contributions to the event included a photobooth and light up “SMGS” letters provided by the Old Michaelian Association, and an incredible amount of event décor provided by past parent Maria Pannozzo, transforming the ballroom into a glamourous event. “As the Class of 2020, we were all beyond appreciative of being able to finally come together to celebrate and reunite 6 months after the year’s end. Nothing was spared in our enthusiasm, and we were so thankful to have squeezed in this much anticipated event, only hours before lockdown. It was meant to be!” – Tara Flynn and Tom Hill, Old Michaelians 2020 With the easing of restrictions, the Old Michaelian Association was able to reschedule two reunions – the Class of 2016 5 Year Reunion and the Class of 2011 10 Year Reunion. It was wonderful to see so many Old Michaelians reconnect and reminisce about their journeys beyond St Michael's.
CONNECT The Old Michaelians Facebook page is a lively group where past staff, students and parents can keep in touch and stay up to date with Old Michaelian news and events. Additionally, SMGS Generation is a networking platform exclusively for the St Michael’s community – this allows Old Michaelians to connect with each other professionally, for mentoring, and for opportunities to hear about upcoming School activities such as careers nights. Links to download PDFs of The Michaelian are also found on SMGS Generation. St Michael’s Old Michaelians SMGS Generation
UPCOMING REUNIONS In 2022, we are holding a number of rescheduled and combined reunions to catch up on postponements. We invite Old Michaelians from the following peer years to join us as we renew old friendships, develop community networks, discover changes that have taken place at St Michael’s and share in life experiences. Old Michaelians will be sent an invitation by email and post, and are encouraged to update their details to ensure they receive these: stmichaels.vic.edu.au/update-your-details/ Classes of 2005 & 2006 15 Year Reunion Classes of 2000 & 2001 20 Year Reunion Classes of 1995 & 1996 25 Year Reunion Class of 1991
30 Year Reunion
Class of 2017
5 Year Reunion
Class of 2012
10 Year Reunion
Class of 2007
15 Year Reunion
Class of 1986
35 Year Reunion
Class of 2002
20 Year Reunion
Class of 1997
25 Year Reunion
Class of 1992
30 Year Reunion
Class of 1987
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