Community Relations

Over the past 12 months, the various stakeholder groups have supported and played a vital role in the life of the School. The Community Relations Office is grateful for the support it receives from the Strathcona Family Association (SFA) which engage with our current families by offering a wonderful variety of events during the year. The Committee always encourages new members and is conscious of the various needs of the Strathcona community. The SFA is assisted by the year level class representatives (56 in total for 2023). The SFA hosts many events throughout the year including, welcome drinks at the start of the School year for both Junior and

Senior School parents, welcoming families to Year 7 by hosting a sausage sizzle prior to the students leaving for camp, hosting Mother’s and Father’s Day breakfasts and supporting a wonderful annual parents evening, Dancing Under the Stars — just to name a few.

The SFA Fathers’ subcommittee is also very active running successful pub nights, dad/daughter dinners and other opportunities to come together as a group. Strathcona mothers are always eager to enjoy the delightful Spring Racing lunch, mothers’ evenings and an annual Mother’s Day lunch at Georges in Camberwell. The list of events is endless.

Strathcona’s various Friends groups provide wonderful support to our students and staff in the special areas of interest of their daughters. The Community Relations Office works with these groups in their efforts to run events and organise fundraising opportunities.

We are always delighted to reunite and re-engage with our old girls. Reunions are held every five years often over drinks and canapes, a lunch or an afternoon at a hotel. The opportunity to reminisce about life’s journeys and School days is always appreciated. Strathcona alumnae are always willing to mentor our current students and each other.

Strathcona volunteers play a vital role in supporting the community and we are most grateful for their support in so many areas of the School’s life. We thank our volunteers for their contribution to Strathcona.

All in all, the Strathcona community is well served by the various committees and sub-groups that work so hard to make our School the success and vibrant place it is. Widespread involvement in the life of the School will ensure that Strathcona remains the destination of choice for families and their daughters. Thank you all.

JO WILSON Director of School & Community Relations