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14 Decades of Stories – Rania MacPhillamy MBE OBE

4 May 2026

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Ascham Old Girl Rania MacPhillamy became the youngest woman to receive an MBE in 1918 and a military OBE in 1920 for her service, leadership and courage during WWI.
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The Wonder of Life’s Beginnings

1 Apr 2026

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From the moment she began learning about the science of reproduction, Dr Elizabeth Maxwell (2000) knew she had found a field that would continue to fascinate her.
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Caring for Children in Regional NSW

1 Apr 2026

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Dr Phoebe Loxton (2002) has taken her paediatric training from Sydney’s leading hospitals to the heart of regional New South Wales.
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Leading with Skill and Compassion

1 Apr 2026

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Dr Susannah Graham (2000) is a specialist general surgeon with subspecialty training in breast and endocrine surgery, and oncoplastic techniques in treatment.
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14 Decades of Stories – Bessie Bundock

19 Mar 2026

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In 1902 three industrious Ascham girls set out to capture the spirit of our School and began to publish the first editions of our annual yearbook, Charivari.
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14 Decades of Stories – Ethel Lane Latham

26 Feb 2026

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Ethel Lane Latham was one of Ascham's original nine students and NSW’s highest achieving female student in both 1894 and 1895.
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14 Decades of Stories – Inez Bensusan

6 Feb 2026

Community, 14 Decades of Stories, AOG

Inez Bensusan, a pioneer of women’s rights, was one of Ascham’s original nine students.
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Goldies Afternoon Tea

21 Nov 2025

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We welcomed back 60 of our treasured Old Girls for the third annual Goldies Afternoon Tea.
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Careers and Conversations

21 Nov 2025

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This year 46 AOGs volunteered their time to inspire our Years 10 and 11 students with their career journeys since leaving school.

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