The AOG was established in 1899 by former headmistress and Ascham’s founder Miss Marie Wallis.
Miss Wallis met with a group of Old Girls once or twice a year to raise funds for hospitals and infant homes. During The Depression a fund was set up to provide financial assistance for daughters of Old Girls. This tradition of altruism continues with the committee directing funds to AOG Scholarships, Hardship Bursaries and Prizes.
Founder – Miss Marie Wallis
Patron – Mr Andrew Powell | Head of School
President – Mrs Emma Martin
Vice-President – Mrs Julia Dangar
Honorary Treasurer – Mrs Nicola Michel
Honorary Secretary – Mrs Yianoula Henderson
The Committee:
Ms Ruby Alexander – Ms Genevieve Ancell
Ms Lisa Bell – Mrs Madeleine Campbell
Ms Stephanie Charalambous – Mrs Caroline Isles
The Hon. Brigitte Markovic – Ms Holly Marsh
Mrs Christina Walker
Nurturing a sense of belonging and keeping Old Girls informed.
Old Girl Reunions are held to celebrate the 5th, 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th and 50th anniversaries of attendance at Ascham. The School also hosts annual drinks for those girls in the previous year’s HSC cohort. The Ascham Old Girls’ Union also hosts a range of events focused on building our community. For more information regarding upcoming events or reunions please email aogu@ascham.nsw.edu.au
Ascham Old Girls’ Union Events 2022
Autumn
Architecture and Design Drinks — Bismarck House, Bondi
Winter
Business Breakfast at the Art Gallery of NSW
Archibald Prize Tour at the Art Gallery of NSW
Annual Golf and Tennis Day
Spring
Orange Regional Luncheon
Business Breakfast at the Ivy, Financial Services theme
Helping Old Girls reach their potential and upholding AOG traditions.
Enrolling your daughter
In recognition of the very worthy contribution of our Old Girls, first priority will be given to daughters of Ascham Old Girls enrolled before their first birthday at any formal entry point (Prep, Kindergarten, Year 5 or Year 7). We give equal first priority to boarders and younger siblings of girls already enrolled at Ascham at the time of the proposed commencement date. Second priority is given to daughters of Ascham Old Girls enrolled after their first birthday by date of application received.
Honour Board Prize Recipients
The Old Girls’ Honour Board Prize is the oldest continually awarded prize having been established in 1902. For many years this prize was awarded based on a popular vote of the students but since 1956 has always been awarded to the Chair of the School Committee.
Recipients:
2020 – R. Alexander
2019 – S. Blades
2018 – E. Michel
2017 – G. Stricker-Phelps
2016 – P. Waller
2015 – L. Spence
2014 – A.D.Marta
2013 – D.Reid
2012 – N.Waldron
2011 – S.Laughton
2010 – A.Hamilton
The Ascham Leadership Scholarship
The Ascham Leadership Scholarship is an opportunity for young Old Girls to undertake research or humanitarian aid work.
Donations
The Old Girls welcome donations with funds supporting the activities of the AOGU and Scholarships for daughters or granddaughters of Old Girls.
