Being a member of the Penrhos College Alumni Committee can involve guiding decision-making around alumni engagement initiatives and activity, planning events, managing budget and volunteering your time for a range of activities. It is a fun and social way to stay active in College community life, with a little work on the side.
Message from the President of the Alumni Committee
The spirit of our alumni is stronger than ever – this is brought to life when multi-generational families (including sisters and brothers, parents and grandparents) come together to celebrate their shared educational legacy.
Our 18-month Leavers’ Reunion is an opportunity for our youngest alumni to reconnect with friends and College staff – we love hearing where our most recent graduates’ journeys beyond the College gates have taken them!
We always look forward to connecting with fellow Penrhos alum and Wesley Old Boys at our annual Shakers and Stirrers networking event which takes place in April. The popularity of this event has meant a move to a bigger venue. As always, we will let you know when the next date is determined as we would love to see you there.
Our annual Founders’ Day celebration take place in September. On this special day, the Penrhos community – past and present – come together to acknowledge our College’s rich history and those who forged it. Our VIP guests are treasurer alumni who celebrate their 50- and 60-rear reunions.
We thank the members of our Alumni Committee, which has evolved immensely over recent years.
Penrhos Alumni Committee
Committee Members
Current Penrhos College Alumni Committee representatives are:
- Secretary: Natalie Freeman – Class of 1984
- Helen Carr – Class of 1995
- Amanda Yaksich (Watson) – Class of 1976
- Kate Guest – Class of 2002
- Maria Caraiscos (Hajigabriel) – Class of 1984
- Olivia Calleri – Class of 2016
- Sally Sanderson – Class of 1989
- Vicki Doherty – Class of 1970
- Sam Shillington – Class of 2021
- Simone Cornelius Moor – Class of 1989
Meeting Dates
- Tuesday, 11 February 2025
- Tuesday, 11 March 2025
- Tuesday, 13 May 2025
- Tuesday, 12 August 2025
- Tuesday, 14 October 2025
- Tuesday, 18 November 2025 - AGM (6pm start)
All meetings will be held at the Colwyn Centre at 6:30pm.
Get involved
If you would like to become involved with the activities of the Alumni Association or help to guide the direction of the Association by serving on the Alumni Committee, we invite you to get in touch – please email Community Engagement Coordinator, Caroline Jenkins, at alumni@penrhos.wa.edu.au or phone (08) 9368 9539.
