Old Grammarians Society
Attending Melbourne Girls Grammar is the beginning of a lifelong connection to the School and its community.
Welcome, MGGS Old Grammarians!
With over 13,000 members our Old Grammarians Society (OGS) is a fundamental part of our MGGS Community. The OGS was founded in 1904 and today, our Old Grammarians or OGs as they are more fondly known, can be found in all corners of the world. Our large network of Old Grammarians represents an expansive and impressive range of experience, backgrounds and professional pursuits and we value the contribution and connection of every member.
With the hope of remaining connected to all of our students once they venture beyond our red brick walls, every past student of MGGS is welcomed back as a life member of the OGS.
A powerful education and a network of lifelong friendships aren’t the only benefits of being an OG. There are a wide range of OG programs and events offered by the OGS annually.
No matter what your strengths are, be they academic, athletic or artistic, MGGS has offered me the opportunity to forge relationships that are lasting, authentic and founded on complementary values. The connections that we as OGs make serve to enhance and support any and all pathways that are forged beyond the Red Brick Walls.
Emma Grant (1991)
The committee
The Old Grammarians Society Committee consists of a diverse group of women, from recent School leavers to long-standing members of the Society. These women bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to the Society and work closely together, each having a great deal of fun doing so.
Current Office Bearers:
Trudie Horsfall (1976)
OGS President
Rowena Mytton (Watson, 1983)
OGS Treasurer
Libby Jones (Davey, 1964)
Secretary
Philippa (Pip) O’Connor (Farrer, 1964)
Publications
Members
Tiffany Chiang (2021)
Ahelee Rahman (2022)
Ayu Chan (2022)
Judy Wilkinson (Rutty, 1964)
Immediate Past President
Athena Kellis (Scotis, 1965)
Events Rep
Venetia Pattchet (Streeton, 1965)
DJ Ross Trustee Rep
Polly Winterton (HLM)
Arts Rep
Margaret McNaughton (Atkins, 1955)
Gilman Jones Trustee Rep
The Committee works closely with the MGGS Marketing and Community Engagement Office to coordinate and support functions and initiatives and stay in touch with graduates.
If you would like to learn more about the committee and opportunities to get involved, please email community@mggs.vic.edu.au.
Trudie Horsfall
Old Grammarians Society Committee President
Old Grammarians Society Committee President
Branches
Our school is proud of its network of alumnae living across the world. To stay connected with Old Grammarians outside of Melbourne, our OGS Branches, locally and internationally, organise branch events and communications.
There is an established OG Branch within each State of Australia, in addition to current international Branches in the UK and the USA. News and events hosted by these Branches are shared on MGGS Connect.
Governance
The 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Old Grammarians Society (OGS) will be held on Wednesday 10 May, at 5.00pm, at Melbourne Girls Grammar, South Yarra.
Nominations are open for the roles of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Records Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Old Grammarians Society. The current Vice President and Honorary Secretary and Records Secretary will not be seeking re-election. The Old Grammarians Society is governed by its Constitution.
Get in touch
We are always pleased to hear from our OGs, and welcome any enquires you may have in relation to the OGS or the School.
Multimedia Historian
philippa.oconnor@mggs.vic.edu.au
+61 3 9862 9200
We are proud of our rich heritage and take special care to retrieve and document our history.
We are grateful to all OGs and their relatives who donate artefacts, uniforms, photographs, artwork and other materials to our valuable Archives collection. For more information on Archives at Melbourne Girls Grammar, visit our Archives page.
You may get in touch with Pip to arrange for delivery or collection of your donations.