As the calendar fills with a flurry of events and the year draws to a close, we reflect on another successful year at the OHA, with the introduction of new services and programs to enhance our member experience. The OHA Study Relocation Fund supported 39 Haileybury Graduates from the Class of 2023 in relocating to 19 universities. We continued our support for the Haileybury–Rendall Exchange Program, assisting four families visiting their children on exchange. Our Hearts on Fire program continues to build momentum in its second year, connecting current Year 12 girls with recent graduates.  

The newly launched Community Grants Program offers financial assistance to alumni facing hardships, health challenges and family crises, as well as grants for volunteer projects and charitable initiatives. Our OHA Clubs had a successful season, with the OHA Women’s Hockey team winning the 2024 Premiership and the OHA Football Club winning the 2024 VAFA Premier B Premiership. 

We also launched the OHA Stay Connected Award, recognising Year 12 students for their outstanding contribution to the Haileybury community. We are pleased to announce our inaugural recipients as Tom Gale and Kate O’Dwyer for embodying the essence of the ‘stay connected’ principle. We eagerly anticipate presenting the awards for Haileybury Rendall School and look forward to expanding the award across Pangea next year. 

Looking to the future, we are excited about upcoming initiatives, including our Entrepreneurship Program to kick-start fledgling businesses of Haileybury graduates, and an Internship Program to support young alumni in gaining valuable industry experience. The reignition of our Young Ambassador Program will engage and seek feedback from our young alumni, providing opportunities to develop professional and leadership skills. 

As our alumni association continues to innovate, we encourage you to reach out, share your story, and know that we are here to support you. Remember to ‘stay connected.’