Shelford Alumnae

Come along, everyone, this will be fabulous!

Last Friday night, we celebrated the Year of 2016 at the Brix Bar. There was plenty of laughter and excitement as everyone reconnected, and before long the room was buzzing with chatter. Shelford memorabilia and Year 7 photos sparked nostalgia and plenty of giggles. What a bright, confident group these Shelford women are!

Shelford Film Night - Devil Wears Prada 2

On opening night, the Shelford Alumnae gathered for the premiere screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2, filling one of the theatres at the Palace Brighton (formerly the Dendy Brighton).

Guests enjoyed canapés and drinks beforehand, and it was wonderful to see such a broad mix of generations coming together for the evening. The sequel was stylish, witty and just as entertaining 20 years on — much like the Alumnae themselves!

Next Shelford Alumnae functions for 2026

Our SGGAA AGM on Monday, 27th April was successful and efficient.

We welcome Rachel Hammond as our new Vice President. (She is already active on the Reunion Sub Committee!).

Robyn Young continues as Treasurer - we are very grateful for her ongoing skills.

We thank Lyndy Clark for her creative input as she steps down to focus on mentoring her drama students. We wish her well.

The Association remains in a sound financial position.

Shelford Alumnae Association

The Class of '64 enjoying an 80th birthday at a High Tea at the NGV Tea Room.

From left to right - Wendy du Guesclin (Miller), Lesley Van de Velde (Hanstein), Elizabeth Dent (Fowler), Elizabeth Ruth (Coghill) and the birthday girl, Sue Cliff (Beasley).

Comments about the 1969 Annual Reunion from Kay Collins, the Year Rep:

“17 lovely ladies enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Brighton Hotel on 14th March.
Girls chatted cheerfully and moved seats to be able to talk to everyone. There was happy noise. It was hilarious.

Two women, Elizabeth Landry and Jeanette Anderson/Bourne (first photo) had not seen each other since School and they realised they both live in Queensland. Then another Girl was from Queensland too so that all three of them plan to catch up there in the future and also with our Queensland Branch. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and extended afternoon."

They plan to have another reunion in August.
Kay did a lot of chasing up Girls and said it was very rewarding organising it.

Not a formal reunion but a get together of those in the 1964 cohort (not at golf, or interstate or too far away with petrol issues or unwell) at Malvernvale Hotel Monday 30 March. Liz Ruth (Coghill), Alison McMillan (Lawes) Castlemaine journey, Ann Dashwood (Waxman), Pam Dalrymple (Criswick), Sandra George (Porter), Elizabeth Dent (Fowler). We'll have a date later this year for 2027, for most of us are hitting the big 80 this year!

Shelford Girls' Grammar Class of 1986 - 40th Reunion!

Can you believe it's been 40 years?

It is time to rewind the clock for a night of reminiscing, laughter and the kind of stories that only get better with age. Come to reconnect with old friends, relive your school-day glory (and mischief!) and make a few new memories along the way.

https://events.humanitix.com/shelford-girls-grammar-class-of-1986-40th-reunion
Fri, 12 Jun, 6:30pm Tix can be purchased via link

The 1976 Shelford Reunion was a great night, full of laughs and reminiscing.
We even sang the School song!
We all had a chance to say briefly where our lives had landed and an update on the past 50 years.
We remembered those who were no longer with us, told stories and had lots of laughs about the fun we had all had in our school days... The night went too quickly.

The Quaerite’s were out and thanks to the Shelford Alumnae Archives for providing some other class photos.
Thanks to Jenny Hayes (Newton) who opened her home and catered for the evening (Mrs Rama would have been proud.)

Regards,
Liz Graf (Coningsby) and Claire Watson ( Stuckey ) “the researchers and spreadsheet gurus “