School Newsletter

In June, the Alumnae Association proudly sponsored the Alumnae Careers Breakfast. This event provides our senior students with an opportunity to gain valuable insights into the personal experiences and career paths of four successful alumnae:

Melissa Troon (McGovern, 1989) - Station Officer/Intensive Care Paramedic, NSW Ambulance

Stephanie Mifsud (2004) - Environment and Sustainability Manager, Sydney Metro West

Rebecca Merhi (2013) - Sous Chef, The Star Sydney

Shani Tarrant (2017) - Registered Nurse, currently studying Midwifery, Westmead Hospital

Thank you for the generosity of these amazing alumnae. If you would like to engage with your alma mater by participating in a future Careers event, please contact our Registrar & Community Engagement Manager, Julie McIntyre julie.mcintyre@olmc.nsw.edu.au

The 21st OLMC Alumnae Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 at 7pm in the College Library and via Zoom.

AGENDA

• Ratification of the Minutes from the 2023 AGM;
• Reports from the President, Treasurer and College Principal; and
• Any General Business specifically raised by a member prior to the meeting.

CLICK HERE to register your attendance by Tuesday, 22 October 2024. Once registered, you will receive more details. We look forward to seeing you there.

If you would like to raise any business, please contact the Secretary alumnae@olmc.nsw.edu.au (using “AGM” in the subject line).

The President’s Report will be available on the College website after the AGM. Full documentation, including Financial Reports, can be provided upon request.

Andrea Kohler (Class of 1983)
OLMC Alumnae Association
Secretary/Treasurer

The College offers OLMC Scholarships for students who have accepted a place in Year 7, 2026. In addition to Scholarships for General Excellence, Performing Arts and Sports, we remind our alumnae of the Alumnae Scholarship - open only to a daughter, granddaughter, or great-granddaughter of an OLMC Alumnae.

Applications open: Monday, 21 October 2024 CLICK HERE

Support the 2024 Mercy Tree Gift Fund Beneficiary: The Maucatar Health Project, Timor-Leste

Maucatar, a remote mountainous region, faces severe malnutrition, limited clean water, and high mortality rates. Mercy Works, in partnership with the Hospitaller Sisters of Mercy, is working to improve health services for 22 villages through outreach and education.

Your donation will help fund:

1. Mobile Health Clinics providing treatment, disease prevention education, and training village health volunteers.

2. Dental Hygiene Programs teaching children about oral health and nutrition, while offering screenings and supplies.

Help us make a difference. Donate today!

CLICK HERE to update your details on our database.

Please forward this email to any girls you are still in contact with from your time at the College, so they too can update their details and stay connected to their alma mater.

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