Alumnae Events

Students from the Class of 1960 met at Northbridge Golf Club for a 60th Reunion lunch which had been postponed twice due to COVID. Two former boarders travelled to Sydney, as well as one day girl from Perth, while others came from Regional NSW to join in the chatter and the compulsory recitation of the class roll. A professional potter among them made each a porcelain name tag in case their memories or eyesight were faulty and they all agreed to catch up again for their 65th anniversary in three years’ time.

The Class of 2002 enjoyed a fabulous turnout at the Firehouse in North Sydney for their 20 Year reunion, with some even flying in from interstate. Those who attended report that the room was filled with laughter, memories and the sound of life-long friends catching up on all that has happened in 20 years.

The Class of 1991 were “blown away by the School’s new buildings and facilities” during their tour, followed by a wonderful evening at The Greens. Some among them had travelled from Brisbane, Nyngan, Coffs Harbour, and Robertson. All enjoyed connecting again: “You would not think it was 31 years since we left School the way everyone just picked up where we left off!” they said.

The Class of 2017 came together at a local bistro near Miller Street to reconnect and reflect after five years out of School and importantly reminisce on their Wenona days. “Seeing the impressive and inspirational young women our classmates have become was rewarding, but certainly not surprising”

In May, around 30 alumnae from the Class of 2011 had a lively 10-year reunion, enjoying the chance to catch up with each other’s news, especially after the impact of COVID. They also explored the School’s newest buildings and facilities and learned about the programs and equipment that make Wenona what it is in 2022.

Also in May, more than 40 of our cherished Alumnae who left the School 40 or more years ago, joined us for lunch in the School Hall to celebrate the 2022 White and Blue Reunion. They listened to Dr Scott (herself an alumna from the Barbara Jackson years) reflect on the enduring qualities that characterise the School and the importance of wise women role models for the young people of today. They also heard from our new Archivist Dr Elizabeth Hartnell, who shared some of Wenona’s archival treasures and stories from Wenona’s past.

More than 100 Wenona mothers and daughters woke bright and early to connect with friends old and new over acai bowls and croissants, at our alumnae Mother-Daughter Breakfast on Wednesday 8 June. Among the crowd were students from Year 3 to Year 12, and a number of second-generation Wenona families.

Principal Dr Briony Scott inspired the group with a message about the enormous and important influence of mothers and grandmothers in the lives of girls and young women and the need for young people to have access to strong and wise female role models.

Wenona Alumnae Association Committee member Lucy Basten (Class of 1990) spoke of the ties that bind the Wenona community, and her joy in being a proud alumna with a daughter in Year 5. The smooth running of the event was in part due to the assistance of our very able Year 10 volunteers, who arrived at 7am to greet and guide guests and serve and clear food. The Breakfast was the first chance for many of the mothers to come on campus since the pandemic began, and they remarked on the beauty of new developments such as the West Commons space, where the Breakfast was held.