Photographs from the OGA Annual Lunch to celebrate the School's 126th birthday

Published on October 16, 2025

The official photographs of the OGA's Annual Lunch to celebrate Somerville House's 126th birthday can be found here.

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Commemoration Day Service invitation

September 25, 2025
Commemoration DayService & High TeaJoin us as we celebrate 126 remarkable years of Somerville House—a legacy of learning, leadership, and community. Commemoration Day is a chance to reflect on our rich history, reconnect with familiar faces, and look ahead to a vibrant future. Event Schedule – Friday 10 October 2025Commemoration Day Service - Limited seats remaining! Valmai Pidgeon Performing Arts

Commemoration Day speech by Helene Young (1980)

October 16, 2025
Thank you for the lovely welcome to Somerville House. It’s such an honour to be here. 45 years ago, I headed out the Graham St gates, and I’ve carried a little piece of Somerville with me ever since.When Sue Folliott invited to come and talk to you I thought, ‘what can I possibly share with a vibrant group of young people?’ I remember being 14 and knowing with certainty anyone over the age of 50,