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    Tickets released for the celebration of the OGA's 125th birthday and 2026 Somerville House Birthday Lunch

    Tickets released for the celebration of the OGA's 125th birthday and 2026 Somerville House Birthday Lunch

    Tickets can be purchased here - https://www.somervillehouseoga.com.au/networks/events/206628
    May 14, 2026
    2026 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary applications are now open

    2026 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary applications are now open

    Applications are now open for the 2026 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary for an Old Girl of Somerville House.Isabel Bauer (Bloomer, 1955) is integral to what Somerville House is today. She was the Somerville House Old Girls’ Association Inc’s (OGA) longest standing President, leading our Old Girl community for over 20 years, and served on the OGA Committee from 1971 until her passing in July 2020.Isabel ac
    May 14, 2026
    Profile - Captain Lydia Elizabeth Robinson (1930)

    Profile - Captain Lydia Elizabeth Robinson (1930)

    Picture caption - MOROTAI. 16 JUNE 1945. MEMBERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL WOMEN'S SERVICE RELAXING IN THEIR RECREATION ROOM DURING MORNING TEA AT 2/9 GENERAL HOSPITAL. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: PRIVATE A WATTS (1); PTE L E STEINBERG (2); PTE J C RILEY (3); PTE D M SMITH (4); PTE M V EBLEN (5); PTE J M ROACH (6); CAPTAIN L E ROBINSON (7). Lydia Elizabeth Robinson was born on 7 February 1910 a
    April 23, 2026
    Directory of Tutors has been updated

    Directory of Tutors has been updated

    Our Directory of Tutors has been updated again with a new group of enthusiastic Old Girl tutors and is now available HERE. New locations for tutoring include:RochedalePullenvaleBrookfieldKenmoreMoggillIndooroopilly.If you would like to be added to the list of tutors, please complete the application for linked on the same page.
    April 11, 2026
    Boarding House Support Group Town and Country Night 2026

    Boarding House Support Group Town and Country Night 2026

    The Boarding House Support Group would like to invite to Old Girls to attend the Town and Country Night on 28 February 2026. You do not have to be a current Somerville parent to attend.It will be an unforgettable evening at the Boarding House Support Group Town & Country Event, where we’ll celebrate the heart and soul of our vibrant Somerville House Boarding Community.The menu has been thoughtfull
    February 13, 2026
    2026 OGA Events

    2026 OGA Events

    January 21, 2026
    Somerville House scholarship applications are open for 2027

    Somerville House scholarship applications are open for 2027

    Old Girls with daughters starting year 7 in 2027 may wish to apply for a range of scholarships offered by Somerville House and the Somerville House Foundation. Scholarship applications for 2027 close on Sunday, 8 February 2026.The scholarship program provides opportunities for exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence and support the values of the School. Each year a limited number
    January 21, 2026
    OGA Annual General Meeting - 27 November 2025

    OGA Annual General Meeting - 27 November 2025

    At the OGA's Annual General Meeting on Thursday, 27 November 2025 we farewelled our outgoing President, Kate Golder (1995) and welcomed our new President, Dr Pretoria Bilinski (Irwin - 1987). Kate will remain on the OGA Committee, and we thank her for all of her hard work and dedication to the OGA over the past four years. It was also exciting to welcome brand new committee members, Marni Zammatar
    November 28, 2025
    Vale - Hilda Gracia Baylor AM (Grace Parry-Okeden) (1945)

    Vale - Hilda Gracia Baylor AM (Grace Parry-Okeden) (1945)

    We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Old Girl Hilda Gracia Baylor AM (1945) on 23 May, 2025 aged 95 years. She was the youngest of three Parry-Okeden sisters to attend Somerville House.On 14 July 1979 Gracia Baylor became the first woman Member of the Legislative Council of Victoria when she was sworn in shortly before Joan Coxsedge, who had also won a seat at the State election on
    November 10, 2025
    2025 Annual General Meeting

    2025 Annual General Meeting

    The Somerville House Old Girls' Association Annual General Meeting for 2025 will be held on Thursday 27 November, 2025 at 7.00pm in the Board Room (formerly known as Fewings Room), Cumbooquepa, Somerville House. All OGA members are invited to attend.Further details about the AGM and joining the OGA Management Committee for our 125th year in 2026 can be found HERE.The OGA has a proud history of sup
    October 29, 2025
    2025 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary winner - Justine Ohlrich (2016)

    2025 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary winner - Justine Ohlrich (2016)

    October 16, 2025
    Commemoration Day speech by Helene Young (1980)

    Commemoration Day speech by Helene Young (1980)

    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,
    October 16, 2025
    Photographs from the OGA Annual Lunch to celebrate the School's 126th birthday

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

    The official photographs of the OGA's Annual Lunch to celebrate Somerville House's 126th birthday can be found here.You will need to be logged in as a member to access the Gallery.
    October 16, 2025
    Commemoration Day Service invitation

    Commemoration Day Service invitation

    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
    September 25, 2025
    Photographs from the Mother/Significant Woman and Daughter Dinner are now available

    Photographs from the Mother/Significant Woman and Daughter Dinner are now available

    The photographs from the Mother/Significant Woman and Daughter Dinner taken by Nick Digital are now available in the Gallery section of the website here. You will need to be logged in as a member to access the Gallery.
    September 11, 2025
    Vale - Jeanette Leutenegger (Holle) (1948)

    Vale - Jeanette Leutenegger (Holle) (1948)

    Swimmers Jeanette Holle, John Cooley, and Lorraine McMurray at Valley Baths, Brisbane, 1949  An exceptional pioneer of Australian swimming, Old Girl Jeanette Leutenegger (Holle) from the Class of 1948 passed away on 31 July 2025 at the age of 93 years. She was Dolphin #65 (membership number of the Australian swim team) and was one of Australia's oldest surviving Dolphins.Jeanette competed for Aust
    August 27, 2025
    Update from Dr Hilary Pearl (1977) - 2023 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary winner

    Update from Dr Hilary Pearl (1977) - 2023 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary winner

    I am delighted to update the OGA members and Bursary donors on what I have been doing since I received the Isabel Bauer Bursary in October 2023. I outlined a number of goals in my application, leading towards my “third career,” as a volunteer involved in community activities. Let me outline how these goals have been achieved.Complete publications from my recent PhD (2023) work in ecology and conse
    August 22, 2025
    Somerville House Giving Day - Wednesday, 21 May 2025

    Somerville House Giving Day - Wednesday, 21 May 2025

    Somerville House's first-ever Giving Day is nearly here!On Wednesday, 21 May 2025 Somerville House will celebrate OneSomerDay—a moment for our whole community to come together with purpose and pride. For just 12 hours, from 7am to 7pm, the School community will rally to raise funds for:✔️ Life-changing Scholarships, and✔️ The completion of our SomerFields Clubhouse—a bold, lasting legacy for sport
    May 19, 2025
    2025 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary applications are now open

    2025 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary applications are now open

    Applications are now open for the 2025 Isabel Bauer OGA Bursary for an Old Girl of Somerville House.Isabel Bauer (Bloomer, 1955) is integral to what Somerville House is today. She was the Somerville House Old Girls’ Association Inc’s (OGA) longest standing President, leading our Old Girl community for over 20 years, and served on the OGA Committee from 1971 until her passing in July 2020.Isabel ac
    May 19, 2025
    Class of 1955 – 70  Years of Friendship

    Class of 1955 – 70 Years of Friendship

    L-R -  Shirley White (Ward), Barbara Duhig (Willers), Jenny Marks (Wornham),Naomi Judd (Harrison), Lesley Perry (Spooner) and Barbara Bedwell (Bishop)             Organised by Jenny Marks (Wornham), the Class of 1955 with over seven decades of friendship continue to meet quarterly in both the City and Toowong. On this occasion in October 2024, Lesley who lives in Western Australia, was able to joi
    April 3, 2025