Old Haileyburians Association

🚀 LinkedIn Masterclass
Build your professional profile, grow your network and unlock future opportunities. Whether you’re finishing school, studying at university or taking your first steps into the workforce, LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful tools for building your professional reputation and creating career opportunities.

Join Australia’s leading LinkedIn strategist, Lucy Bingle, for a practical and engaging online masterclass designed specifically for young alumni.

In this session, you'll learn:
🔹 Why LinkedIn matters and how it can accelerate your career
🔹 How to create a standout professional profile
🔹 How to build meaningful connections with alumni, mentors, and industry professionals
🔹 Simple ways to engage confidently on LinkedIn
🔹 How to tell your story and build your personal brand

Whether you're completely new to LinkedIn or already have a profile, you'll leave with practical strategies you can put into action straight away.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🎟️ Cost: Free, register now via https://bit.ly/3QMF82D

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and set yourself up for future success.

💛 Haileybury Little Hearts 💛
Join us for a relaxed and friendly afternoon with other Old Haileyburians who are growing their families. Our Haileybury Little Hearts event is an opportunity for parents, mums, and dads to connect, share experiences, and let the little ones play together.

📅 Wednesday, 15 July 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Honeyccino Cafe, 2-4 Oxford St, Oakleigh VIC 3166

For $15 inclusive of one parent and one child (subsidised by the OHA), you'll enjoy:
✨ Play opportunities and activities for the kids
✨ A welcoming community of Old Haileyburian families
✨ Food and drink are also included.

Additional children are welcome, with extra tickets available for purchase.

⚠️ Places are limited to just 20 children, so be sure to RSVP early!
🎟️ Book now: https://bit.ly/3QOQ3c6

We look forward to seeing you and your family there.


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The OHA Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. We extend our sincere thanks to all OHA members who attended and contributed to this important event. The OHA Annual Report 2025/26 is now available to view online: https://bit.ly/4edfEo6

👏 Your OHA Councillors for the 2026/27 year were also elected and appointed, and we thank them for their willingness to give back to the Association.

🙌 We welcome our newest members, Steve Corney (OH 2004), Fatih Gunes (OH 2012) and Stephanie MacLean (OH 2011) to the OHA Council.

✅ 2026/27 OHA Council: PRESIDENT: Clayton Ford (OH 1991) VICE PRESIDENT: Dr James Kemper (OH 2012) TREASURER: Ian Clydesdale (OH 1977)

Councillors:
Kiara Borgonha (OH 2021)
Steve Corney (OH 2004)
Cooper Ford (OH 2023) (Assistant Treasurer)
Fatih Gunes (OH 2012)
Vinay Lakshman (OH 2012)
Abbey Leys (OH 2018)
Brenton Loughnan (OH 2012)
Stephanie MacLean (OH 2011)
Simge Ozkul (OH 2015)
Brad Petry (OH 2001)
Shankar Pillai (OH 2006)
Jenna Shepherd (OH 2010)
Billy Si (OH 2004)

🙏 Thank you all for volunteering your time, and we look forward to an exciting year ahead! We also want to thank and acknowledge our retiring Council members: Pavneet Arneja (OH 2006), Thomas Gale (OH 2024) and William McCue (OH 2024).

What a fantastic evening at the Sursum Corda Society Networking Event.

It was a privilege to welcome Nick Cummins (OH 1991), CEO of Cricket Victoria, as our guest speaker. Nick shared valuable insights from his leadership journey in elite sport, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing the game, the importance of high-performance pathways, and navigating change in a rapidly evolving sporting landscape.

Thank you to all members who joined us at Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery for an evening of meaningful connections, engaging conversation, and professional networking.

We look forward to bringing our alumni community together again soon.

CELEBRATING EDUCATION 🎓 Congratulations to Paddy McPhee (OH 2020) on completing a Bachelor of Arts (major in Journalism) and a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

Paddy's next steps are to continue his journalism career at the ABC, where he is a news producer, and to release an album and tour nationally later in the year with his band, Des Cortez (also Haileybury friends!).

✨ A fantastic achievement, Paddy. We wish you every success in your career and musical pursuits, and thank you for staying connected.

OHA Mornington Peninsula Luncheon at the Red Hill Estate
Join us for a relaxed and memorable afternoon at Red Hill Estate, set among the stunning vineyards of the Mornington Peninsula.

Enjoy exclusive access to the entire restaurant as you reconnect with fellow alumni and community members over a beautifully curated lunch experience. The afternoon will begin with roaming canapés, followed by a seated three-course lunch with drinks.

This is a wonderful opportunity to unwind, take in the picturesque surrounds, and enjoy great food and company in a beautiful setting.

📅 Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
🕛 Time: 12 noon to 3 pm
📍Venue: Red Hill Estate, 1208 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge
🍽️ Inclusions: Three course lunch with drinks
💵 Price: $65 for alumni, $80 for guests
🎟️ Spots are limited – please visit https://bit.ly/3Sfw5aN for more information.


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🌟 We are proud to share the Haileybury Foundation 2025 Impact Report - a reflection of the incredible generosity and support shown by our community over the past year.

We are extremely grateful to each and every one of our donors. This year, we have 36 Haileybury Foundation scholarship students attending our School across six campuses. It is generous gifts from all parts of our community that have enabled us to offer these scholarships to children who would not otherwise have had the opportunity of a world class education.

This year’s report demonstrates the impact of your support. We are pleased to share the following:
- Understand the incredible difference your gifts make.
- Hear from Amica, who graduated from Haileybury in 2025 as the recipient of a Robin Fildes Scholarship.
- The impact of gifts on our buildings at Haileybury.
- Recognising our Foundation donors: Patrons, Fellows, Benefactors, Friends, 1892 Circle, and Winged Heart Society members.

💜 We thank each and every one of our donors for their continued generosity!
📘 Read the 2025 Impact Report at https://bit.ly/4eeJ4Rx

🚨 Join the OHA Council! Do you want to shape the future of the OHA?

🌐 Apply: oha.org.au/join-the-oha-council
📅 Deadline: 5.00pm, Thursday 11 June

Hear from two current Councillors:

💬 Billy Si (OH 2004)
Being part of the Old Haileyburian Association (OHA) Council has been a rewarding opportunity to stay connected with the Haileybury community while contributing to its ongoing growth and engagement. Through my time on Council, I have gained a great appreciation for the effort involved in bringing the alumni community together and creating meaningful opportunities for connection and engagement. I have also really enjoyed working alongside passionate alumni and fellow Council members to help strengthen relationships across the broader OHA community. Most importantly, the experience has reinforced the value of giving back and contributing to a community that continues to support and connect generations of Haileyburians.

💬 Cooper Ford (OH 2023)
The decision to join the Old Haileyburians Council and help in their treasury department as Assistant Treasurer has been invaluable and has enriched my skills in almost every imaginable facet. Furthermore, with each meeting, my confidence and self-assurance develop more, embodied by my willingness to engage in discussion and contribute to decisions. This confidence is enhanced and fostered by the inclusive and friendly nature of the rest of the council, who have been incredibly welcoming and thus allowed me to feel comfortable expressing my views.

More specifically, my work as an assistant-treasurer has broadened my understanding of the financial sector and, with it being related to my studies, has provided me with an opportunity to practice and observe what I am learning in university, in a practical application and environment. This has strengthened my understanding of a multitude of financial processes; an experience I would not have been afforded if not for the Old Haileyburians Association.

📢 The OHA AGM will be held at 7.00pm on Tuesday, 16 June via Zoom:
✅ Register: https://bit.ly/4utVWu8

Congratulations to Gary Barclay (OH 1984) on being recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his outstanding service to swimming.

Gary’s commitment to swimming has evolved from a competitive swimmer to coach, to CEO of Nunawading Swim Club and now to leading the next wave of Dolphins.

Since 2024, Gary has been Executive General Manager, High Performance Pathways, Coaching and Participation. Prior to his role at Swimming Australia, Gary was Chief Executive Officer of the Nunawading Swim Club from 2003-2020 where he is also a Life Member. Gary is also the author of several swimming publications.

We congratulate him on this significant recognition.


Photo Credit: Swimming Australia