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 – Helen Carr
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 – this year’s event took place on Friday, 15 March at the Windsor Hotel and we loved 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 they next date is determined as we would love to see you there.
This year, our annual Founders’ Day celebrations will take place on Tuesday, 5 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 Old Girls from the Class of 1963 who celebrate their 60 Year Reunion and the Class of 1973 celebrating their 50 Year Reunion.
I’d like to most sincerely 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:
- President: Helen Carr – Class of 1995
- Vice President: Caroline Jenkins (Windsor) – Class of 1991
- Secretary: Natalie Freeman – Class of 1984
- Committee Members:
- Amanda Yaksich (Watson) – Class of 1976
- Anna Dunn – Class of 2008
- Kate Guest – Class of 2002
- Maddi Taylor-Gillett – Class of 2014
- Maria Caraisos (Hajigabriel) – Class of 1984
- Michelle de Kok – Class of 1996
- Olivia Calleri – Class of 2016
- Sally Sanderson – Class of 1989
- Tara Whitney – Class of 1997
- Vicki Doherty – Class of 1970
Meeting Dates
All meetings will be held at the Colywn Centre at 6:30pm:
- Tuesday, 13 August 2024
- Tuesday, 8 October 2024
- Tuesday, 19 November 2024 (AGM)
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.
