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Filia Smith (Aristidou, 2000) - a 2nd Generation OL coming soon!
Tuesday, 7 February 2023Recently we connected with Filia Smith (Aristidou, 2000) who has been living in London since 2008. Filia lives in London with her husband Rob and their...
Rebecca Geer (Davidson, 1994)
Tuesday, 7 February 2023We are thrilled to be shining a light on alumna Rebecca Geer (Davidson) from the Class of 1994.
After graduating Lauriston Rebecca set her sights...
After graduating Lauriston Rebecca set her sights...
Chloe Di Gemma (2019) - Gold Award Winner!
Thursday, 15 December 2022Congratulations to Chloe Di Gemma (2019) who won the Duke of Edinburgh International Gold Award at a Ceremony at the Melbourne Town Hall on 22nd November...
Hali Halphen (Grodski, 1990) and The Fruitbox Group
Wednesday, 7 September 2022We are shining a light on one of our most fabulous alumnae Dr Hali Halphen! Hali and her family own and run The Fruitbox Group - an organisation that...
Sarah Martin (Meldrum, 1965)
Tuesday, 6 September 2022Congratulations to Sarah Martin, who has just released her latest novel, that is currently available to our students in the school library!
When...
When...
Dr Fiona Simon (Watters, 1989)
Thursday, 11 August 2022Fiona Simon is the CEO of the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC), the peak body for the Australian hydrogen industry.
AHC connects the hydrogen industry...
AHC connects the hydrogen industry...
Caroline Ramsden (2010)
Wednesday, 13 April 2022Congratulations to Caroline Ramsden (2010) who has recently been appointed Chair of the Victorian Young Finance Professionals group of FINSIA.
Rosheen Kaul (2009)
Wednesday, 13 April 2022We were very excited to read about Rosheen Kaul (2009) who talks about her multi-faceted career pathway, which has led her to where she is today –...
Jacqui Jiang (2015) | Mentor for a Moment
Monday, 11 April 2022Jacqui Jiang has recently connected and has formed a Mentor relationship with a younger alumna who is currently in 2nd year university. Earlier this year,...
Melanie Davey (Owen, 2004) and Jane Edmanson OAM (1967)
Thursday, 7 April 2022Melanie Davey has been volunteering at the Ferny Creek Horticultural Society since 2019. The society is in its 90th year and manages an established garden...
Feng-Yuan Liu (2004) - Founders Day Speaker
Tuesday, 5 April 2022“It was at Lauriston that I cultivated my curiosity to explore new avenues, developed the courage to just ‘give it a go’, and instilled...
Barbara Shaw (nee Lazenby) - Past Staff
Thursday, 3 February 2022We were delighted to recently hear from former staff member at Lauriston, Mrs Barbara Shaw (nee Lazenby). Barbara was delighted to discover that the...
Nicholas Patten (Past Staff)
Thursday, 3 February 2022We recently heard from past staff member Nick Patten, who had received the January 2022 edition of Lauriston Life. He was saddened to read of the passing...
Linda Grace (Moyle, 1971)
Tuesday, 21 December 2021We recently connected with Linda Grace, who sends her regards to her peers from Class of 1971. Unfortunately Linda (pictured with her daughter Emilie)...
Sally McKenzie (Haisman, 1973) and St Kilda Mums!
Wednesday, 15 December 2021Sally McKenzie (pictured right) loves volunteering at St Kilda Mums, and she is alarmed by the statistic that one in six Australian children lives in poverty....
Romy Bursztyn (Kennedy, 1992)
Wednesday, 15 December 2021Today we are shining a light on Romy Bursztyn (Kennedy, 1992) who after having undertaken her entire school journey from Prep through to VCE at Lauriston,...
Mim Haysom (Darragh, 1991)
Wednesday, 3 November 2021The OLA is thrilled to congratulate Mim Haysom GAICD (Darragh, 1991) who has recently been recognised in the CMO awards. Each year the CMO50 recognises...
Prue Wright (Meldrum, 1963)
Wednesday, 20 October 2021Prue Wright has been involved with the Victorian Wader Study Group - vwsg.org.au...
Lisa Hasker (1985) Sport Administrator of the Year!
Monday, 11 October 2021Congratulations to Lisa Hasker (1985) who was announced Administrator of the Year and recipient of the Eunice Gill Award, announced at the Victorian Sport...
Jane Edmanson OAM (1967) - Elizabeth Kirkhope Circle 'Artistry' Webinar
Thursday, 16 September 2021We recently interviewed Old Lauristonian Jane Edmanson OAM (1967) as part of the Elizabeth Kirkhope Circle ‘Artistry’ webinar series.
Jane...
Jane...
Suzie Brown OAM (Metz, 1959)
Monday, 30 August 2021Suzie went to 'Little Lauriston' in Pine Grove Malvern together with her brother. After two years, she attended “big” Lauriston in...
Anna Campbell-Findlay (1989) and Fyna Foods!
Monday, 30 August 2021The generosity of our community has been made evident recently, by past Lauriston student Anna Campbell-Findlay (1989) who organised for beautiful chocolates,...
Judy Carre - Past Staff
Wednesday, 25 August 2021Judy recently sent in some photos from her days as a teacher, Miss Meredith, in the junior school at Lauriston. Judy spent 11 years throughout the 1960s...
Susan Calamassi (Stewart, 1964)
Wednesday, 30 June 2021Although it is many years since Susan left Lauriston and Australia, she remains very attached and extremely proud of her roots. She has also been lucky...
Old Lauristonians being Upfront with Breast Cancer!
Tuesday, 29 June 2021We are very excited to invite you to check out this podcast by passionate BCNA advocates and Old Lauristonians Kathryn Elliott & Janine Dooley (both...
Felicity Forster (1981)
Tuesday, 22 June 2021Felicity Forster is very connected to Lauriston. This photo of Felicity was taken on her first day of School in Grade 1. Wearing summer uniform, she...
OLA Urologists
Monday, 21 June 2021When Dr Caroline Hunt-Smith (Dowling, 1988), pictured centre, started her surgical training to be a urologist in 1999, she was the 12th female to train...
Diana Barker (1997)
Thursday, 17 June 2021We acknowledge Diana Barker (1997), General Manager at Evervet, who has recently been elected to the Australian Veterinary Association’s Board of...
Charlie Sutterby (2020)
Monday, 7 June 2021Charlie Sutterby was recently interviewed for an article for Trinity College at Melbourne University. We are so grateful that Trinity shared it with us....
Kate Sellars-Jones (1983)
Thursday, 6 May 2021Kate Sellars-Jones was recently featured in the May edition of Domain Review. She is one of several creative artists who has a studio in the bayside suburb...
Caitlin Louey (2017)
Thursday, 15 April 2021The OLA is delighted to highlight Caitlin Louey (2017) who continues her ongoing involvement and experiences as a Monash University undergraduate Medical...
Gifts in Will Week@Lauriston | 19-26 April 2021
Thursday, 15 April 2021The celebration of 120 years of Lauriston education brings into focus the stories and histories of people who have helped make Lauriston the school it...
Katie Grace (1990)
Thursday, 21 January 2021Katie Grace (George, 1990) is a tutor for Primary School students and is making a difference to the wellbeing of children. Katie offers one on one tutoring...
Professor Nilmini Wickramasinghe (1987)
Tuesday, 15 December 2020It is with pride and great pleasure that we announce that Nilmini Wickramasinghe has been elected the recipient of a Humboldt Research Award.
The...
The...
Kath Elliott (1990) is featured on HumanCogs Podcast, presented by Sabina Read (1988)
Wednesday, 9 December 2020It is estimated that 20,000+ new cases of breast cancer will have been diagnosed in Australia in 2020. Only 5-10% of breast cancers are hereditary, which...
Claudia Trotter (2015) - A Way with Words
Thursday, 15 October 2020The OLA is very proud that Trinity College at Melbourne University are profiling Claudia on their channels. Thanks to @trinity for allowing us to repost!...
Remembering Alicia Davey (1984)
Thursday, 15 October 2020Friends for life - Zoom Trivia - remembering Lil
written by Anna Bidgood (Hayes) and Georgie Pettigrew
From the moment we met in Prep almost...
written by Anna Bidgood (Hayes) and Georgie Pettigrew
From the moment we met in Prep almost...
Chloe Di Gemma (2019)
Wednesday, 30 September 2020After graduating from Lauriston last year, Chloe was offered a place to study a Bachelor of Animation co-majoring in Japanese at Swinburne University commencing...
Kate Collinson (2004)
Monday, 28 September 2020For the past 7 years, Kate Collinson (2004) has been back home living in Melbourne after spending 4 years in the United States.
As a student at...
As a student at...
Class of 2019
Thursday, 17 September 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those within our community and people throughout the world, in many different ways. We want to remind one group in...
Dr Kat Vuong (2013) - Webinar
Tuesday, 15 September 2020In August, Dr Kat Vuong (2013) was invited to be part of a webinar where she talked about her experiences as part of the Gastrointestinal team at Monash...
Stephanie Moorhouse (2005) - You! Find Your Balance
Thursday, 10 September 2020After 6 months of maternity leave and returning to her job as Athlete Wellbeing at Gymnastics Australia, Steph has also teamed up with one of her teammates...
Anna Oxley Rintoul (1993)
Thursday, 20 August 2020Anna is a social activist, board member and Principal Coach of her new coaching business Flourish Coaching.
Anna coaches individuals seeking to...
Anna coaches individuals seeking to...
Sabina Read (Bradfield, 1988) co-host of new Podcast Human Cogs!
Thursday, 30 July 2020The OLA is delighted to bring awareness to a new podcast called Human Cogs co-hosted by alumna Sabina Read and...
Manasa Saripalli (2013)
Tuesday, 28 July 2020For the past 7 years, since graduating from Lauriston, tutoring has been Manasa's part time job while she finishes her medical degree at University...
Trace Balla (1982)
Monday, 27 July 2020Trace Balla is the much-loved Australian author illustrator of Rivertime, Rockhopping, The Thank You Dish, Shine and Landing With Wings. Her books are...
Toneya Chin (2012)
Wednesday, 3 June 2020Since graduating, Toneya found herself doing a LOT of travelling.
She started with a gap year to the UK, which led her to make a dramatic change...
She started with a gap year to the UK, which led her to make a dramatic change...
Harriet Geddes (2009) - 2020 Finalist "30 Under 30" Awards
Thursday, 14 May 2020Congratulations to Harriet Geddes who is a finalist in the category of Family Law, in The Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Award for 2020.
The Lawyers...
The Lawyers...
Anna Oxley (1993)
Monday, 11 May 2020Anna Oxley (Rintoul, 1993) was an active student - always getting involved in extra-curricular and community initiatives, as well as School Captain. Anna...
The OLA acknowledges Amanda Phoon Nguyen (2006) - Oral Medicine Specialist
Monday, 11 May 2020Introducing Amanda Phoon Nguyen - a proud member of the Class of 2006.
During her time at Lauriston, Amanda was part of several committees, a...
During her time at Lauriston, Amanda was part of several committees, a...
Caroline Dowling (1988) - My Corona!
Thursday, 7 May 2020 Dr Caroline Dowling (1988), Urologist and Old Lauristonian recently wrote an article based on her experiences surrounding COVID-19 pandemic. We are very...