The Collegiate Old Girls’ Association exists to help past students stay connected to each other and to the School.
Contact by Old Girls with COGA and with the School is always warmly welcomed. Old Girls are encouraged to be involved with their School by attending School events, volunteering for special projects and helping to raise funds for the School.
COMMITTEE AND MEETINGS
The COGA Committee meets monthly in Cananore at 7pm and all Old Girls are welcome to attend meetings. If you are interested in joining the Committee please contact the President, Anita Nandan at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). COGA COMMITTEE 2013
President: Anita Nandan (’00)
Vice Presidents: Claire Chandler (‘08), Pen Mele (‘72)
Dates for meetings in 2013 are:
19 February
19 March (AGM)
16 April
21 May
18 June
20 August
17 September
15 October
19 November
1983 Leavers
If you are a 1983 leaver please visit the St Michael’s Collegiate 30 Year Reunion page on Facebook which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/groups/smc30 for news about your reunion or contact the Collegiate Foundation on 6211 4964 for more information.
NEWS
Collegiate is proud of the many and varied achievements of its past students.
Please keep us up-to-date with your news such as family news, education, travel and special achievements for publication in Reflections.
This information can be sent to Rachael Johnston at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by calling her on 6211 4964.
Don’t forget to update us with any changes to your mailing address or contact details too. Rachael will be happy to update these if you contact her.
Collegiate Old Girl Dr Jane Sargison wins 2011 Professional Engineer of the Year.
REUNIONS
Each year, COGA coordinates reunions for Old Girls celebrating 1, 10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 years since leaving Collegiate. Volunteers who would like to assist in coordinating their reunion are asked to contact Rachael Johnston on 6211 4964 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
EVENTS
Each year COGA organises a number of events to which Old Girls are warmly invited.
For more information about any of the COGA events, contact Rachael Johnston on 6211 4964 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Old Girls are invited to participate in the Chapel Flower Roster. Please contact Keir Steedman at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or via Rachael Johnston on 6211 4964 if you would like to assist. Keir is also able to assist if you wish to order a Collegiate Pride rose. Rose vases and cards are available at the School Shop.
On or near St Michael’s Day (28 September), a Eucharist is held in the School Chapel for Old Girls, followed by morning tea in Cananore with traditional cream buns!
FUNDRAISING
COGA raises funds for specific School projects each year.
This is achieved principally from the operation of the Performing Arts Centre kiosk. Volunteers to work in the PAC kiosk are always welcome. Please contact Rachael Johnston at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you are interested.
We are also seeking volunteers to assist with the COGA stall at the School Fair (late February/early March).
TREMAYNE CLUB
The Tremayne Club (for Old Girls who left the School fifty or more years ago) holds a number of events annually. Eligible Old Girls are invited to attend.
For information and enquiries regarding these events please contact Rachael Johnston on 6211 4964
COMMITTEE AND MEETINGS
