PEGS Alumni Association

Calling all Music Alumni!

Were you part of the band, choir, orchestra, or ensemble during your time at PEGS? Are you someone who discovered music afterwards and would just like to jam? Whether you played at school or simply love being part of the sound, we’d love to provide an outlet for your musical passion.

The Alumni Association is seeking expressions of interest from former students who would like to be involved in a music-based network, with an eye to creating opportunities to perform, collaborate, mentor, and support the next generation of PEGS musicians.

If music was part of your story at PEGS, or is now, help us keep the rhythm going. Contact us via [email protected] to register your interest today and be part of the next movement.

Blast from the Past - PEGS Archives
Alumni - Joan Kirner AC (nee Hood) - Penleigh Presbyterian Girls' School, then University High School
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The Public Record Office Victoria shared a blog post: "With the 2026 release of Cabinet in Confidence records from her time in office, we reflect on some of the ways Joan Kirner left her mark on Victoria."

The lasting legacy of Joan Kirner | PROV Long before Joan Kirner entered Parliament, she was already holding people's attention. She built her reputation through grassroots parent advocacy campaigns, driven by a belief that social justice and community were not abstract political ideals, but everyday responsibilities. When she was elected....

To book a tour go to https://events.humanitix.com/keilor-park-gymnasium-tours

BIG BLUE BONANZA IS THIS FRIDAY!

Our students have been working hard and are looking forward to welcoming you to the Larkin Centre courtyard this Friday evening from 6.30pm. There will be music and dance performances, stalls, food trucks, a photo booth and much more.

Big Blue Bonanza is a student-led event in support of Beyond Blue. Tickets are available for just $5 from https://www.pegs.vic.edu.au/events/ or at the gate on the night.

PEGS in Concert marks a significant moment in the life of PEGS – a celebration of musical excellence and of the deep commitment of the PEGS Music Department to inspire, extend and elevate every young musician to build confident, creative individuals.

The concert programme includes performances from Senior Choir Vox Populi, Junior Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Chindamo Jazz Combo, Stage Band, Cheetham Singers, Curro Strings, Concert Band, and the Symphony Orchestra. It promises to be a spectacular evening.
https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/whats-on/current-productions/pegs-in-concert-2026/

The Big Blue Band is excited to announce the Big Blue Bonanza for 2026; an evening of exceptional music and entertainment. A concert to increase awareness of mental health, the Bonanza is proudly supporting Beyond Blue.

Food stalls will be available at this family-friendly event and all are invited to the Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School Larkin Centre Courtyard for an unforgettable night of music. https://events.humanitix.com/big-blue-bonanza-2026

Blast from the Past - PEGS Archives
Limerock Family and WWI service
Miss Lilian Limerock joined the Penleigh Girls' School as Joint Principal in 1912. In 1917 she became Principal and changed the school's name to Penleigh Presbyterian Girls' School and remained as Principal until 1946.
In March 1915 her younger brother, John Grieve Limerock, active in Scotch College Cadets then Melbourne University Rifles, joined up, having just passed his Supplementary Annual Examinations in Second Year Civil Engineering. After his initial training at Broadmeadows Training Depot he departed Australia in mid June with "B" Company, 7th Battalion AIF.
John was Killed in Action at Lone Pine, Gallipoli Peninsular some time on 8th or 9th August 1915.
In May 1916 John's personal effects were returned to John's father - two wallets, a photo album, a French book, a brooch and letters.
Like many families of the time, Lilian also lost 2 cousins, including Trooper William Fleming Anderson, also killed at Lone Pine.

PEGS welcomes internationally recognised scientist, engineer and inventor, Professor Veena Sahajwalla AO, as speaker for the second instalment of the 2026 Thinking Seminar series.

With a vision to revolutionise recycling science and to support sustainability, Professor Sahajwalla is renowned for pioneering innovative processes aimed at producing a new generation of ‘green materials’. In particular she invented technology which uses recycled tyres to make steel production more eco-friendly. Professor Sahajwalla is also the director of a leading national research centre that works to ensure new recycling science is translated into real-world benefit.
https://events.humanitix.com/thinking-seminar-series-2026-prof-veena

PEGS FC is looking for assistant coaches in 2026. If you want to develop your coaching skills, learn from coaches with experience at AFL level, and be a part of a young, social club, email your coaching CV to Club President Damien Cerantonio ([email protected]).