Established in the year 1903, OHA has been working diligently to maintain strong connections among our alumni through a variety of means, including events, clubs, networking, programs and services.
In August, we celebrated our second OHA Week with great enthusiasm. This week brought together students, alumni and staff from all our campuses. During this time, students had the chance to learn more about their alma mater, the illustrious individuals who preceded them and the opportunities available to them as members of the OHA after their time at Haileybury.
It was an incredible week featuring some iconic OHA initiatives:
The announcement of the Outstanding Young Alumni Award winners
A heart-warming gathering of over 100 in the Keysborough Chapel to celebrate the last of the campus OHA Generational families, with Bruce Eva (OH 1985) as special guest speaker.
Engaging lunchtime speakers in the field of Commerce, Glenn Austin (OH 2000), Engineering, Warwick Bishop (OH 1987) and Simon Tyson (OH 2003) and in the field of Law, prominent OHA Medallist, The Honourable Lex Lasry AM (OH 1966).
Insightful presentations, workshops and interactive activities for Pre-Senior students delivered by our esteemed alumni; Steve Baker (OH 1996), Andrew Baxter (OH 1985), Nick Cummins (OH 1991), Paul Hameister OAM (OH 1987), Jared Hopping (OH 2007), Nicolette Kordos (OH 2010), Brent Law (OH 1992), Hayley Marlow (OH 2013), Matt Rogers (OH 2015) and Mark Thompson (OH 1982).
Entertaining lunchtime activities, delicious food trucks and pumping tunes for Senior School students.
The inaugural Hearts on Fire event, an event for Year 12 Haileybury Girls designed by Haileybury Girls! This networking event links in with fellow Haileyburians with the aim of understanding and exploring post-school life, the transition period that prepares you to be future ready while building connections. Top tips to survive and thrive as students transition from school to university were shared by incredible presenters; Alexandra Macaulay (OH 2020), Jessica Abraham (OH 2018), Brigitte Shill (OH 2020), Narisha (Rish) Ford (OH 2021), Molly Vulcan (OH 2021), Zara Scammell (OH 2022) and Rufaro Zimbudzi (OH 2021).
We look forward to hosting this event again next year and would love to hear from any past graduates that would like to stay connected and assist in guiding the students as they navigate the exciting chapter of independence.
We were thrilled that our aim to raise awareness of the OHA brand and foster connections among alumni from various fields was successfully achieved. Bring on OHA Week 2024!