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The Spirit of a Ruyton Girl
Keep in touch with former school friends, reconnect and receive information about what is going on in the Ruyton community.
An education at Ruyton, is more than academic learning. The connection to the school, the values, the friendships and fond memories endure a lifetime. Our former students, our Alumnae, are known as Old Ruytonians and may be any student who has attended Ruyton for all or part of their education. The bond to Ruyton is strong and we foster a vibrant and active Alumnae community through events and activities conducted by The Old Ruytonians' Association (ORA).
We value the contribution our former students bring to our Ruyton community. There are many opportunities for past students to remain involved with the School. Some Alumnae choose to participate in a Careers Night or an Assembly, where they may speak to our current students about their career choices; assist the running of the ORA, mentor an Old Ruytonian or contribute to our Archives.
We would love to hear from you and foster fellowship among our Alumnae community. We encourage you to connect through Ruyton offical sites or keep our community up to date with an article or picture for inclusion in the Ruyton Reporter magazine.
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The Ruyton Reporter
Contributions to the Ruyton Reporter of stories, articles or photographs can be sent to ora@ruyton.vic.edu.au.
Old Ruytonians are invited to their 'One Year Reunion' towards the end of their first year after finishing school at Ruyton.
Their next reunion is their fifth, and then their tenth. Thereafter formal reunions are held every ten years until their fiftieth. (Many ORA year level reps organise informal luncheons and get-togethers in between these reunions.)
Once girls have celebrated their fiftieth reunion they are invited to join in the annual reunion for our Golden Girls.
Interstate reunions are scheduled each year, with plans for some International functions as well. Anyone wanting to ensure their email address is up-to-date to receive details of these reunions, Click here to update your details online.
Please click on the hyperlink to book a ticket to your reunion. Ticket booking links will be added eight weeks before each event.
OCTOBER
Monday 2 October
ORA Golf Day
Friday 6 October
Class of 1983, 40 Year Reunion
Friday 20 October
ORA New York Event
NOVEMBER
Friday 10 November
Class of 2022, 1 Year Reunion
RUYTON WILL BE HOLDING THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL REUNIONS:
2024 – Canberra, Perth and Hobart
Dates are to be confirmed.
Please note that these events are subject to change and subject upon COVID restrictions.
Our purpose:
The ORA is an incorporated association that works in an integrated way with Ruyton to support the school through bursaries and investments. We provide a range of alumnae services and activities, including reunions, professional networking and mentoring opportunities. The current Committee includes Old Girls from the 60s, 70s, 80, 2000s and 2010s.
General committee members contribute to the direction and management of the ORA and work collaboratively to facilitate the delivery of our programs and activities.
We meet:
ORA Committee meetings are held at Ruyton 4 times per year in the evenings.
How to get involved
The ORA are keen to hear from motivated, fun and talented women who can contribute to the great work we do. Please register your interest by sending a short email to ORA President Belinda Anderson (1973).
ORA Committee 2023
President: Belinda Anderson (McLeod, 1973)
Vice President: Debra Rudov (1973)
Treasurer: Andrea Fyfe (1989)
Secretary: vacant
General Committee: Joan Balfour (Ditty, 1962), Gabby Hills (1973) and Jane McIntosh (1972).
Grit : Curiosity : Creativity : Leadership : Integrity : Global Citizenship
The Spirit of a Ruyton Girl