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.
Committee
Founder – Marie Wallis
Patron – Andrew Powell | Head of School
President – Amy Hale (Smith 2000)
Vice-President – Peita Burton Taylor (1998)
Co-Honorary Treasurer – Kate Arkins (2014)
Co-Honorary Treasurer – Sarah Lovelady (2019)
Honorary Secretary – Sommer Bath (1997)
Membership Secretary – Chris Walker (Adgemis 1990)
Committee members:
Yianoula Henderson (Morris 1997)
Emma Martin (Tregoning 1997)
Emma Merriman (Glennie 1997)
- Matilda Michel (2016)
Annabel Millett (Clark 2000)
Georgie Shepherd (Fairlie-Cuninghame 1997)
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 2026
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
Thursday 15 October
140 Year Celebration – Dower House
Tuesday 20 October
Ascham Boarding Community Dinner
Friday 30 October
First Nations Family Afternoon Tea
Monday 7 December
School Christmas Festival and APA Market Stalls
REUNIONS
Thursday 8 October
Canberra Reunion
Friday 9 and 10 October
Class of 1976 – 50 Year Reunion!
Saturday 17 October
Class of 2006 – 20 Year Reunion!
Friday 23 October
Class of 1986 – 40 Year Reunion!
Saturday 14 November
Class of 1974 – Turning 70!
Saturday 5 December
Class of 2016 10 Year Reunion!
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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.
Generations of tradition
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.
