Somerville House Old Girls in South Brisbane, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Somerville House Old Girls

Locality: South Brisbane, Queensland

Address: PO Box 3878 4101 South Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: www.somerville.qld.edu.au/alumni/oldgirls

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25.01.2022 It's Head of River weekend! Old Girl Tracey Martin spoke to current rowing captain Hilary Barrett for a behind the scenes look at their preparation: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/315179

25.01.2022 Are you a Somerville House Old Girl? Make sure that your details are up to date so that we can invite you to events, send you birthday wishes and post you the C...onnections Magazine, to name a few. Please update your details here, https://www.somerville.qld.edu.au/community/alumnae. The Somerville House Old Girls also invite you to connect with other Old Girls via their portal at www.somervillehouseoga.com.au.

24.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day! #happymothersday

24.01.2022 The last Somerville House Rural and Regional virtual coffee date was very special, bringing together Somerville women from across Australia. If you live in regional or rural Australia, please join us for our next meet up, on Saturday 13th June at 10.30am. RSVP here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/events/36019... Please contact Tracey if you have any queries: [email protected] #somervillehouse #somervilleoga #support #connect #womeninag

24.01.2022 The inaugural OGA School Leavers Panel 2020 and Pizza Party was held recently, celebrating the last few months of school for the year 12 ladies! OGA President Liz Washington spoke with students about life beyond the school walls and welcomed our newest Old Girls in to the Association with their OGA badges. Four brilliant women from the classes of 2016 and 2017 - Alice McMillan, Cameron Scurrah, Anna Liang and Elsie Pritchett - then joined us for the OGA School Leavers Pane...l, providing insight and advice on their diverse and inspiring journeys since graduating. Thanks go to our OGA volunteers and Libby Duffin (Community Liaison Co-Ordinator) for their assistance - and for ensuring we were still able to celebrate this special milestone, while remaining COVID Safe! Read more here and keep your eye out for the panel video soon! https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/315891 #somervillehouse #somervillesisters #somervillehouseoga #classof2020

21.01.2022 It is with sadness that we advise of the passing of Isabel Bauer (Bloomer, class of 1955). Isabel is integral to what Somerville House is today; she was OGA's longest standing President, leading our alumni for over 20 years and serving on the Committee since the 1970s. Whether Isabel was holding a fundraising event - or a protest placard to save our school - she was a dignified and passionate advocate for female education, a strong leader and fierce supporter of her fellow So...merville sisters. Somerville House remains where it currently stands today, due to Isabels legendary protection. Her generous legacy also lives on in the many gifts and capital works projects she led the Foundation and Old Girls to fund, including the Seymour Library and Bauer Building (the new boarding house). Isabel achieved much in her life both within and outside the Somerville community, and a detailed tribute from the Old Girls will be forthcoming. Isabel's daughters Rebecca Bauer (1988), Miriam Musgrave (1990) - and granddaughters Alexandra (grade 7) and Emma (grade 4) - will hold a private service this Friday at the Somerville House Chapel, to celebrate her life. Attendance is limited to invitation only, due to current restrictions. Isabel continued to actively serve on the OGA Committee, attend meetings and contribute to robust discussions about Somerville's past, present and future - right through to the very end. Forever a 'Somerville girl', Isabel was deeply loved by our community and will be immensely missed #somervilleoga #somervillehouse #somervillesisters #vale

21.01.2022 The OGA Committee met tonight; our new Mentoring Program, careers planning, year 12 celebrations, reunions, COVID crisis support and virtual catch ups for our regional women, were just some of the many topics discussed, with plenty of exciting things ahead Our next meeting is on Thursday the 11th June at 7pm - we'd love you to join us! #somervillehouse #somervilleoga #womensupportingwomen

20.01.2022 For this year's Interhouse Cross Country, SomeyRun@HOME, Somerville House has invited all Old Girls to join students in running in their local area in support o...f the MNDistance Challenge. Here are some of our mother/daughter duos in action, clearly showing that the competitive house spirit never leaves our Old Girls! Current CEO of the MND and ME Foundation, and Somerville House Old Girl, Jane Milne (Class of 1991), has joined the SomeyRun@HOME challenge and spoke to the Somerville House Old Girls about how they can get involved to support our students and Motor Neurone Disease. Read more here https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/282609 #someyrun #oldgirls #MNDandme See more

19.01.2022 From savvy bin chickens and persistent pigeons, through to the blood curdling screams of elegant curlews, birds have always been part of Somerville life . OGA Treasurer and current parent Pretoria Bilinski (1987) writes about her newfound appreciation of their presence on the campus here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/291209 #somervilleoga #somervillehouse

17.01.2022 Welcome to our new members! Some of them graduated many decades ago and now live in all corners of the world - todays little welcome packs are on their way to OGs in Australia and the USA. Not sure whether you are a member? Email us at [email protected]

17.01.2022 In the 1920s, Commemoration Day was celebrated with a buffet luncheon, followed by a sports competition on the oval between current students and Old Girls This year's Commemoration Day will mark a change in tradition, so we can celebrate the day while observing COVID restrictions. To ensure you receive your invitation, make sure your email address is up to date by logging into the OGA portal: www.somervillehouseoga.com.au Image: Legacy of Honour

16.01.2022 Sculptor Rhyl Hinwood AM has made a life designing and creating. She has produced over seven hundred commissioned public artworks, including the ceramic Austral...ian Coat of Arms for the House of Representatives Chamber in Parliament House. Before her accolades began to grow our Queensland treasure Rhyl was a Somerville girl, and her oral history was recorded in 1993 as part of the Somerville Centenary collection. You can listen to and transcribe Rhyl's and other Somerville interviews now on Amplify: http://ow.ly/BTxB50zEXSC Somerville House Old Girls, Sculptors Queensland #slqAmplify #slqVoicesOfQld : View of Somerville House in Brisbane, 1942, State Library of Queensland, neg no: 99770.

16.01.2022 Some familiar names and faces! The Courier Mail featured some inspirational Somerville House OGs this week: https://www.couriermail.com.au//32aca8591c9959c93cb888f8e4 #somervilleoga #soproud #somervillesisters #somervillehouse

15.01.2022 Do you work in construction, law, design , IT, policy writing or property economics? We'd love you to contribute a short video to the 2020 Somerville House digital Year 10 Careers Day! Please email Somerville House Careers Counsellor Nyree Hatzimihail at [email protected] for more information. Year 10 students will soon be asked to choose their year 11 and 12 subjects; the Careers Day is an invaluable opportunity for them to learn more about potential study... pathways and the careers they are interested in. With social distancing preventing the usual Careers Day from proceeding in the Foundation Building, we'd love any help Old Girls can provide in making it happen digitally for these young ladies! #somervillehouse #somervilleoga #somervillesisters #careers

15.01.2022 With the next edition of Connections Magazine only a few months away, we are calling for submissions from our Old Girls! Do you have any news or updates to share in the following areas? Awards Births Marriages... Bereavements Deaths Reunions To submit your information, please click here: https://www.somerville.qld.edu.au/alumnae-connections-magaz If you have any questions about your Connections contribution, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Libby Duffin, Community Liaison Co-Ordinator, via phone (07) 3248 9455 or email [email protected] #connected #somervillehouse #somervillehouseoga

13.01.2022 As part of our response to COVID, the OGA teamed with the School to support our isolated and senior Old Girls. Somerville staff and OGA committee members made hundreds of wellbeing check-in calls and connected members for in-kind assistance, professional services and accommodation where needed. The current year six students also engaged in a lovely pen pal activity, writing uplifting letters to our senior Old Girls (pictured). Our thanks to the girls and their teachers for t...he beautiful hand crafted cards and drawings! We hope our Old Girl community has 'felt the love' during this time While we have been able to connect with thousands of members, there is still a number who we have not been able to reach, due to outdated contact details. Please contact us if you are aware of an Old Girl who has not heard from us, so we can reach out to see if they'd like to update their contact details wit us. Also, if you know of an Old Girl who requires assistance, please reach out to us at [email protected] #somervillehouse #somervilleoga #silverlinings #connections #somervillesisters Read more here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/289426

12.01.2022 Not a chocolate muffin, tin of Coke or Mars Bar in sight! What was your favourite tuckshop treat? to the P&F for their innovative approach to feeding masses of hungry girls, while following current restrictions! Featured here in the Courier Mail... #somervillehouse #tucky #onesomerville Somerville House P&F

12.01.2022 Its Throwback Thursday. Today were acknowledging our Class of 1970, who have had to postpone their 50-year reunion celebrations this year. The Old Girls are l...ooking forward to keeping their traditions strong next year. Here are some incredible past reunion photos that they have shared with us; what a connected and supportive group of women! Share your #throwbackthursday photos with us in the comments below. #someyoldgirl See more

12.01.2022 Interesting comments regarding women, equality and leadership, from former Prime Minister Julia Gillard. #somervilleoga #leadership #equality

11.01.2022 Do you have a mentor? A big thanks to Old Girl, author, speaker and journalist Jillian Kingsford Smith for her work developing the OGA's new mentoring program! Here are her top 3 reasons why we all need a mentor: 1. Good mentors help you set a measurable goal. This is a must. Without setting goals, youll most likely stagnate or go backward. Developing goals that stretch a person even make them feel a little uncomfortable can create a bit of positive anxiety. Mentors can... help you find the clarity to define and then achieve your goals. Without a set strategy of changes or actions to take to achieve your goals, your goals are more wishful thinking than achievable targets. 2. Good mentors never let you settle and become complacent. Consistent goal setting is essential for achieving new life success. It challenges us to always move forward towards new heights. 3. Good mentors will share personal experiences that inspire and motivate you. These inspirational teachings, if done right, can help you use your experience and potentially prevent unnecessary mistakes. Be vulnerable and open to sharing what intimidates you or concerns you as it relates to your goals or business development challenges; vulnerability will help your mentor share success stories that will resonate with you as the mentee. Join the OGA Mentoring Program as a mentee or mentor! Applications can be downloaded from https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/opportunities and close on Friday 8th May. #somervilleoga #mentor #somervillehouse #connections

11.01.2022 Lawrence Reisz (class of 1919) was the first medical doctor to graduate from Somerville House. Read her story here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/304576 #somervillehouseoga #womeninmedicine #trailblazer

10.01.2022 Congratulations Class of 1975 who caught up recently for their 45 Year Reunion at Hillstone! Read more about the reunion here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/317908 #somervillehouseoga #reunion #connect #somervillesisters

10.01.2022 We are excited to advise that the 45 year Reunion is going ahead! Restrictions have lifted at Hillstone and we can confirm that the event will proceed. If you're in the class of 1975, please share this post with the ladies in your cohort to ensure they are all aware of the event.... Please RSVP as soon as possible so that we can ensure the success of this event #reunion #somervillesisters #somervilleoga Tickets here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/events/32414

09.01.2022 Do you want to share an opportunity with your OGA community - or are you seeking an opportunity? Your OGA portal is here to help! All OGA members are able to publish an opportunity or place a call out for help. Let us show you how, here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/312091

09.01.2022 When the NASA's Mars rover mission launches tomorrow, Old Girl Dr Abigail Allwood will be the first woman - and the first Australian - to lead a team on a NASA Mars Mission. The Somerville House OGA wish Abigail and all the Mars Perseverance Team a successful launch and investigative mission! Read more here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/305843... #somervilleoga #nasa #countdowntomars

08.01.2022 Have you added your profile to the OGA membership portal? Here's two quick ways to utilise your OGA membership to network and let the Old Girl community know more about your business or workplace! It only takes a few minutes - the steps are here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/292435 #somervilleoga #somervillehouse #support #connect

08.01.2022 Trailblazing pharmacist and Old Girl Eunice Fu is currently working on the COVID-19 respiratory wards in NSW's second largest hospital. In this special Inspirational Old Girls article, she talks about the unchartered career pathway she took after finishing school - and the two Somerville teachers who inspired her . Be inquisitive, proactive, persistent, forward thinking and do not forget to have fun...step out of your comfort zone and strive for opportunities that help you ...grow. - Eunice Fu Read her story here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/285121 #somervillehouse #somervilleoga #somervillesisters #inspiration

07.01.2022 Interhouse Cross Country 2020 - Old Girl style! Whether you were a Durack, Gilmore, Chisholm, Osbourn, Macarthur or Franklin girl, we'd love you to support your house and motor neurone disease research by participating in the Somerville House 2020 Cross Country Somey Run@HOME! For this year's cross country carnival, Somerville has invited all Old Girls to join students in running in their local area - in support of the MNDistance Challenge. To register please:... click: https://events.mndandme.com.au//13/the-mndistance-challenge and join 'Team Somey MND and Me' (if you can't run, you can still donate via this link!) Download the free Strava training app at https://strava.com or the App Store. Set up your profile - to identify as an Old Girl and your house, write your house name and OG at the end of your surname (eg. "Ann Smith" would write "Ann Smith-GilmoreOG") Once it's set up, click the blue initials icon in the top right corner of the screen, and select 'settings', then 'display preferences. Change units and measurements to kilometres and default sport to running. In Privacy controls, set profile page, activities and group activities to followers. Flyby to no one. On the top of your profile page, select 'explore' and 'clubs', then search and select Somey Run@Home. In the club page, ask to join. Once your request is approved, you will be ready to start recording your runs using your phone or linked device. You will receive a notification advising that your application has been received by Andre Sinclair (Director of Cross Country) - please accept the invitation. Get running! If you can't participate in the run, please consider donating to the efforts or sponsoring a student - Year 9 students Madelyn and Lily explain more here: https://vimeo.com/413426151/2a5c56139e Photo credit: A Legacy of Honour and various Somerville House Magazines #somervilleoga #crosscountry

05.01.2022 Old Girl and talented artist Tricia Bradford (Phillips, class of 1954) made enormous contributions to the Sunshine Coast art community and local charities during her life. She was the recipient of the 2016 Queensland Award for Contribution to The Arts and in 2018 was awarded Life Member at Noosa Shire Arts and Craft. Following Tricia's recently passing, her friends and family shared a beautiful video celebrating her life, which can be found here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/282830 Our thoughts are with Tricia's family and friends at this time

05.01.2022 Congratulations OGA Vice President Rebecca Bauer, and thank you for your ongoing contribution to our school community and its governance

03.01.2022 Wondering if you have time to be a mentor? We understand time is a bit of a lose concept these days but we have designed the program in its inaugural year to be fully undertaken via teleconference / telephone. We have lots of support structures around our sessions, but really, the scheduling of those sessions is self-determined between the mentor and mentee. As a guide, we recommend 2 x sessions a month, running for about an hour each time. There will likely be a bit of h...omework for the mentee to do in between sessions and we also have some master classes in the works so as everyone can develop further skills and knowledge to complement them on their journey. Anyone who has undertaken a mentoring program in the past as either a mentee or mentor know how supremely rewarding it can be. Now more than ever we need these experiences and hope to see you in the program! Applications for the Somerville House OGA Mentoring Program will extend through until this Friday, 22nd May. We had a flurry of applications late last week and understand that both career and working from home situations for some people may have be a little uncertain over the last month. We hope you are all finding some clarity and inspiration now and invite you to apply to become a mentee or mentor in the program. Applications are quite simple; just a few questions so we can gauge your goals and experience and endeavour to make the best match. You can find the application forms here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/opportunities A few key dates: Applications close Friday 22nd May Mentor/mentee to be matched and confirmed by Monday 25th May Program overview and induction via Zoom Wednesday 27th May (TBC) You can start scheduling your sessions immediately after that initial induction! Completion of mentoring program end of November.

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Old Girls, Anne Chater (class of 1975) and The Honourable Jane Aagaard (Class of 1973) who were recently named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for 2020! Jane was interviewed by current Somerville student Genevieve Hughes for our Inspirational Old Girls series last year; read more about her "no obstacles" approach to work and life here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/220643 #somervilleoga #somervillehouse #somervillesisters #celebrate

03.01.2022 The 2020 School Leaver Panel video is up on our website now! Women from the classes of 2016 and 2017 speak to the current year 12 ladies about their diverse and inspirational journeys since finishing school Watch the full panel discussion here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/318612

03.01.2022 In this very special Inspirational Old Girl story, OGA Secretary and current Somerville House teacher Gaye Pitman (class of 1971) writes about her life long friendship with veteran teacher and author Pamela Davenport (class of 1954). "The opportunity to join Pamela on all of her Somerville House Ancient History tours was a privilege that I hold dear. Not only did I explore countries that I may not otherwise have even entertained visiting (think of Iran, Tunisia and Syria as e...xamples), but at times, I shared hotel rooms with Pamela. Apart from the fun and laughter that ensued, Pamela always had more stories to share and many was the night that we stayed up later than we should, listening to her regaling us with tales of days long past. I visited Pamela at her home recently and her face glowed as she spoke to me about her life, particularly in regards to her beloved School. I have had a very fortunate life, she said. I loved teaching and I loved the girls." Read the full story here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/276782 Pictured: Gaye and Pamela during an ancient history tour - and catching up more recently. #somervillehouse #somervilleoga #somervillesisters

02.01.2022 Since finishing school in 2017, OG Cherin Lee has gone on to study English and Pre-Medicine at Harvard University, while simultaneously completing a Master of Music in Violin Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music. She was also accepted into Stanford University, Columbia University and the Juilliard School of Music. Cherin is one of many accomplished Old Girls featured in the OGA Tutor Directory: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/p/directory-of-tutors She h...as also established her own company IVY INK'D which provides academic services, as well as assistance to students applying to US colleges and music schools. Congratulations Cherin on your continued success - we look forward to following you on your future journey Read more here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/283123 #somervillehouse #somervilleoga #somervillesisters #celebrate #support

02.01.2022 If you or your organisation is looking for media assistance or video production, get in touch with OG Jasmin Forsyth (nee Geisel, class of 2000)! Jasmin and her husband Chris own Brisbane based Media Force Productions, a one stop shop multimedia production house. Read more about Jasmin's work since finishing school - and how her business has adapted to changes under COVID restrictions here: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/275569 With many businesses in our communi...ty doing it tough, Jaz said remaining connected with clients during quieter periods, is integral to their "reboot" once restrictions have eased. "Clients want to know you're there for them - even if you've temporarily closed, or are trading differently. Showcasing what you've been doing, or how the business or service will look after COVID, can really help build or maintain your core community of supporters," she said. Get in touch with Media Force Productions here: M: 0403 136 681 E: [email protected] W: www.mediaforce.com.au Linked-in: www.linkedin.com/in/jazmediaforce Are you an OG with a business impacted by COVID? Please reach out to the OGA [email protected] #somervilleoga #somervillehouse #somervillesisters #support #womeninbusiness

01.01.2022 Register your interest in joining the Rural and Regional Network for their next virtual coffee chat this Saturday 12th September, 2020 at 10.30am! RSVP: https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/news/316073