Sydney High School Old Girls' Union

Sydney High School Old Girls' Union The Sydney High School Old Girls' Union (SHSOGU) is a place for friends and alumni of Sydney Girls H All friends and old girls are welcome.

The Old Girl's Union was founded in 1898, fifteen years after the founding of our school. A group of ex-students decided they should form a Union and unanimously elected as president Mrs Lucy Garvin, the initially appointed Headmistress of the school. The organisation was originally named the Old High School Girls’ Union. There was no need to identify the name of the school since the school was th

e only High School for Girls in Sydney at that time. The new Union awarded its first prize to the school in the name of the Old Girls’ Union. In the intervening years, the name of the Union has been adapted to identify the High School and it is now an incorporated association. Our annual get-together is the Annual Reunion Luncheon which is traditionally held on the second Saturday in November in the beautifully refurbished Campbell Hall at Sydney Girls.

03/02/2026
30/01/2026

Are you an SGHS Alumnae?

We invite you to join FutureWise Circles, a program designed to inspire and support Year 11 students as they begin their HSC journey.

Are you an SGHS alumna with 10+ years of post-school experience?
Share your insights, engage in meaningful conversations, and help guide current students through the challenges of study, career, wellbeing, and life decisions.

2026 Online Session Dates (7:00–8:00 pm via Teams):
• Monday 9 Feb
• Monday 2 Mar
• Monday 27 Apr
• Monday 25 Jun
Optional In-Person Breakfast:
Monday 25 May, 8:00–9:00 am.

Each session includes small alumnae–student circles for authentic conversations, supported by a teacher facilitator to nurture curiosity, confidence, and future-focused thinking.

If you can commit to these sessions and want to make a real difference, please complete the Expression of Interest form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWM6YVFuPZioSZiV-bV3s_s3QJukKgZ79VMK7ESH__aOLaFQ/viewform

Thank you for inspiring the next generation of SGHS leaders.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sydney High School Old Girls’ Union member, Dame Marie Bashir (Class of 1947)....
21/01/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Sydney High School Old Girls’ Union member, Dame Marie Bashir (Class of 1947). Dame Marie was a great friend of the School and remained connected with fellow Old Girls and the School, with the Governors Centre being named after her and former Sydney High School Old Boy, Sir Roden Cutler. The Old Girls’ Union recognises her significant public service and contributions to society and we send our condolences to her family and friends.

15/12/2025

Our thoughts are with the community at this difficult time after the tragic events that have unfolded at Bondi. We encourage Old Girls to reach out to the Old Girls’ Union if they need support.

RSVP Date extended until midnight Sunday 26 October! Hurry....
25/10/2025

RSVP Date extended until midnight Sunday 26 October! Hurry....

Join us for our Annual Old Girls’ Union Event at the school on 8 November 2025!
10/10/2025

Join us for our Annual Old Girls’ Union Event at the school on 8 November 2025!

Ex-SGHS student Ruby Payne-Scott gets a ferry named after her. Read on to learn more.
10/06/2025

Ex-SGHS student Ruby Payne-Scott gets a ferry named after her. Read on to learn more.

🎉 Comedy Trivia Night – Friday 17th May! 🎉We’re excited to see tables starting to fill up with our Old Girls' Union (OGU...
12/05/2025

🎉 Comedy Trivia Night – Friday 17th May! 🎉

We’re excited to see tables starting to fill up with our Old Girls' Union (OGU) members!

We’re thrilled to see three staff members starting forming their first table, and we also have five past year parents booked in to join us – the more, the merrier!

Think you can outsmart the reigning champ? Come test your knowledge against our 2023 Trivia Winner from the staff team! 🧠🎤

📅 Date: Friday 17th May
📍 Location: SGHS Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH)
⏰ Time: 5–10pm

🍽️ Planning a table or booking tickets?
Please book by Monday 12th May to help us with catering.

🎟️ Can’t attend?
You can still support the SGHS MPH Air Conditioning Project by purchasing raffle tickets and go in the draw to win:

🏫 Be Principal for a Day
🌊 A Stay at Bannisters @ Mollymook
🍕 A Gift Voucher to the Pizza & Pasta Factory

Let’s make it a night (and a raffle!) to remember – full of fun, laughter, and fantastic prizes!

Get Tickets on Humanitix - Sydney Girls High School Comedy & Trivia Night 2025 hosted by SGHS P&C. Sydney Girls High School Campbell Hall, Cnr Anzac Parade and, Cleveland St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia. Saturday 17th May 2025. Find event information.

SGHS Old Girls are invited to…..🎉 SGHS COMEDY TRIVIA NIGHT 2025! 🎉 Presented by SGHS P&C📅 Saturday 17 May 2025 | 🕔 5–10 ...
05/05/2025

SGHS Old Girls are invited to…..

🎉 SGHS COMEDY TRIVIA NIGHT 2025! 🎉
Presented by SGHS P&C

📅 Saturday 17 May 2025 | 🕔 5–10 PM | 📍 SGHS MPH (Free parking!)

Join us for a night of laughs, trivia, food & fun — all while supporting the air conditioning of the MPH!

🎟 $50 per ticket (includes dinner + a drink!)
🥘 Halal, vegetarian & gluten-free options available | 🍷 BYO welcome!
👩‍🏫 Choose your team/table when booking!
👭Any past years wanting to book a table of 8 can be accommodated

✨ Highlights:

Silent Auction with amazing prizes (morning tea with the Principal, hotel stays & more!)

$10 Raffle Tickets – Win “Principal for a Day” & other great prizes!

Fun pre-trivia games – win more raffle tickets!

👉 Tickets selling fast — gather your team and book now!

https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-girls-high-school-comedy-and-trivia-night

22/02/2025

Get involved with the Old Girls Union! We are looking for members of the OGU to help us with some current initiatives: help to plan our reunion event for this year, help us to develop our next strategy, or help us with PR and comms. If you are a member and are interested, please DM us!

Join the Old Girls Union! Connect with other Old Girls and stay in touch with the School. New membership form here:
22/02/2025

Join the Old Girls Union! Connect with other Old Girls and stay in touch with the School. New membership form here:

Join Sydney Girls' High School Old Girls Union (OGU)

The SHSOGU Council and its members are saddened by the passing of long-term Council member, Nola Barkl AM, on the 18th O...
27/10/2024

The SHSOGU Council and its members are saddened by the passing of long-term Council member, Nola Barkl AM, on the 18th October. She always championed the Old Girls Union and SGHS in all areas of her life, and she will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences go to her family at this time.

Family and friends are warmly invited to a service celebrating Nola’s life at Campbell Street Presbyterian Church, 7 Campbell Street, Balmain, on Monday 28 October, 12 noon (tomorrow).
In lieu of floral tributes, kindly consider a donation in memory of Nola to The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, donate.mylifehouse.org.au

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PO Box 44
Surry Hills, NSW
2010

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