The Toorak Collegians Committee (previously called the Toorak College Old Girls' Association) was formed in 1908 with the aim of contributing towards the lives of Collegians, the School and the community.

Our mission remains unchanged: Connecting Collegians to create and enhance life-long connections with the School.

We do this by focussing on:
Events
Grants
Archives
Finance
School and community liaison
Communication

The Collegians Committee Consists of 14 members and in 2024/25 include:

Deborah Reid (TC 1989) President, Pam Hall (TC 1975) Treasurer, Carolyn Such (TC 1969), Lauren Cullen (TC 1992), Megan Lieb (TC 2005), Merrin Munroe (TC), Sarah Graham (TC 1991), Lucinda Zammit (TC 2001), Sarah Lorentzen (TC 1996), Rosemary Sewell (TC 1974), Cara Litterick (TC 2002), Shonnie Waters (TC 1996), Jacque Ross (TC 1971), Jenny Hutchinson (TC 2001).

Our committee members reflect the diversity in our community. But we share one thing in common – a passion for the school and a desire to give back. Like the Collegians song, we guard the flame they gave us for others yet to be.

If you wish to connect with the committee please contact the Collegians Committee


2023/24 PRESIDENT REPORT

Reunions remain the core of what we do for Collegians. We continue to adapt to make each reunion memorable and enjoyable. School tours continue to be popular and spark nostalgia as girls reflect and reminisce together. We had a huge response to the 30/40 year Reunion with over 85 people attending in April, one of our biggest ever.

The Wilderness Shield continues to grow in popularity, with over 75 Collegians participating in March this year – our highest number ever. The day was a resounding success, with fierce rivalry. The result was a glorious draw, the first in Wilderness Shield history.

We held a private showing of the Regional Archibald Prize at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery. We know that our Collegians want to connect with each other outside of the formal year-based reunions. We will continue to explore and run events that have a different focus in coming years.

Archives
This year we continue to work closely with the Archivist Claire Sandell. Claire’s work adds significant value as we continue to collate and catalogue the history of the school.

Collegian Funded Projects

The Collegians Committee provides funding to help grow our community, through the School and our future Collegians, and also supports our current Collegians through events, reunions, grants and more. In 2023/4 we committed to some amazing projects including:

  • Funded the Archives Wall in the new Community & Arts Building
  • Sponsored the front row of 16 chairs in the new Community & Arts Building, to honour Collegians past, present and future
  • Two Collegian grants
  • Joan Minson Award
  • Supported Project Illuminate by sponsoring prizes for Year 9’s
  • Sponsored the complete Model UN program for all year 10's,
  • Funded the parents tent for the rowers.


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