Generations of
Heart and Soul

‘With heart and soul we tread the way’ — this indelible phrase and its accompanying melody reverberates for all of us.

We are and always will be Ascham girls. We have a shared history that binds us no matter what path we forge. We are formidable but kind, astute and inquisitive and fiercely loyal. The Ascham Old Girls (AOG) is our vehicle for continued connection. Collectively we are stronger. With over 7,000 members we are a resource of strength and support that exists to encourage the continuation of friendships.

Our History

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.

Committee

Founder – Marie Wallis
Patron – Andrew Powell | Head of School
Co-President – Emma Martin (Tregoning 1997)
Co-President – Yianoula Henderson (Morris 1997)
Vice-President – Amy Hale (Smith 2000)
Honorary Treasurer – Madeleine Beaumont (1986)
Honorary Secretary – Sommer Bath (1997)
Membership Secretary – Chris Walker (Adgemis 1990)

Committee members:

  • Olivia Cook (2023)

  • Matilda Michel (2016)

  • Sarah Poolman (2024)
  • Alexandra Wenderoth (Beer 1993)

Events and Reunions

Nurturing a sense of belonging and keeping Old Girls informed.

Old Girl Reunions are held to celebrate the 10th, 20th, 30th, 40th and 50th anniversaries of attendance at Ascham. 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 contact us.

Ascham Old Girls’ Union Events 2025

Please direct any reunion enquiries to Katrina Sykes, Ascham’s Community Relations Manager on (02) 8356 7060 or at aogu@ascham.nsw.edu.au

Events

Girls Night Out – Mamma Mia
Saturday 5 April

Ascham Careers Showcase
Thursday 22 May

APA Family Fun and Tennis Day
Saturday 25 May

Archibald Tours
Wednesday 30 July and Friday 1 August

Goldies Afternoon Tea
Friday 8 August

Business Breakfast
Thursday 14 August

NNW Annual Lunch
Thursday 21 August

Reunions

Class of 1965 – 60 Year Reunion
Friday 11 April

New York Reunion
Saturday 21 June

Class of 1995 – 30 Year Reunion
TBC September

Class of 1985 – 40 Year Reunion
Saturday 18 October

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Ascham Leadership Scholarship

The Ascham Leadership Scholarship is an opportunity for young Old Girls to undertake research or humanitarian aid work aligned with their professional degree and development, either overseas or within Australia. It is generously endowed by a past Ascham family.

Alumni Internship Program

The Ascham Alumni Internship Program aims to offer young Old Girls the opportunity to gain professional work experience by undertaking an internship in the workplace of a member of the Ascham community.

Through the program we aim to give Ascham Old Girls work-based experience and skills that will assist them as they take their initial steps in establishing a career. We are pleased to offer a number of exciting internship opportunities for Ascham Old Girls across media, marketing, finance, retail, architecture, property and agriculture. Internships are available to Ascham Old Girls undertaking tertiary studies or who have recently completed an undergraduate degree.

Generations of tradition

Helping Old Girls reach their potential and upholding AOG traditions.

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.

Conditions of enrolment

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:

2022 – M. Harris
2021 – G. Ancell
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 Old Girls welcome donations with funds supporting the activities of the AOGU and Scholarships for daughters or granddaughters of Old Girls.

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