There is also an option to join this meeting remotely via Microsoft Teams for those unable to attend the meeting in person.
A link to the meeting papers will be available on the P&F POD page prior to the meeting.
Reunion Weekend and Old Girls’ Day - calling all Old Girls!
St Margaret's warmly invites graduate students from 2015, 2005, 1995, 1985, 1975, 1965 and VIP graduates from the years 1964 and prior to return to the school to celebrate their milestone reunions. The reunion events will be held at various locations at St Margaret’s over the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July.
The annual Old Girls’ Day Chapel Service and Morning Tea, open to graduates from all years, will be held from 9.00am on Sunday 27 July, and is always a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, remember and share personal histories with one another.
To find out more and to register to attend, please visit the Reunion Weekend webpage: https://paststudents.stmargarets.qld.edu.au/events
St Margaret’s Plus Mentoring Program now open for Year 11 applicants
The St Margaret’s Plus Mentoring Program is designed to connect current Years 11/12 students with St Margaret’s alumni who work in the field they are aspiring to enter upon graduation. These alumni serve as mentors to current students for the duration of their final year of schooling.
Across four virtual meetings throughout the academic year (one per term), students can gain industry insight, tips and tricks and advice from an Old Girl who has established themselves as an industry professional.
Applications are now open for Year 11 students. More information and the application form can be found on the St Margaret’s Plus Mentoring Program POD Page here: The POD - St Margaret's Plus Mentoring Program.
St Margaret’s ‘Friends of MAYO’ invite you to the much-anticipated biennial event, The Friends of MAYO Long Lunch.
This year our theme is ‘Feast al Fresco’ and we will be dining on the Terraces and admiring the beautiful vista of Brisbane.
Your ticket includes a four-course grazing menu, designed by our fabulous Head Chef Scott Johnson.
All event profits will support the Friends of MAYO fund, which is used to enrich the art education experience of St Margaret’s students through the acquisition of new artwork and the maintenance and restoration of the school’s existing art collection.
Date: Sunday 10 August 2025
Time: Long Lunch from 12:30 – 3:30pm on the Terraces
Price: $180 per person
Inclusions: Four-course grazing menu and two-hour drinks package
RSVP: Friday 25 July, 4pm (unless sold out prior). Tickets are limited and non-refundable.
Enquires: Lucy Hulme, lhulme@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
Tickets are available here: MAYO Long Lunch Tickets, Terraces, Ascot | TryBooking Australia
St Margaret’s Friends of MAYO Committee is named in honour of prominent sculptor and St Margaret’s Old Girl Daphne Mayo, one of Australia's finest sculptors and, throughout her life, an energetic and tenacious advocate of the Arts in Queensland. The Friends of MAYO Committee host events designed to bring those in the community together who share confidence in the strength of the Arts at St Margaret's.
Professional Women’s Network - Featuring Jane Palfreyman ('94), Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, SBS
As SBS celebrates its 50th anniversary, the national broadcaster stands as a case study in strategic reinvention, demonstrating how bold leadership, digital innovation and deep consumer insights, can future proof an organisation by setting, rather than following the rules.
Join us as Jane Palfreyman (‘94), Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at SBS, shares how the company has defied the odds to maintain commercial success and cultural relevance while boldly redefining what it means to be a public broadcaster.
From the rise of SBS On Demand to award-winning advertising campaigns, Jane will explore the strategic decisions that helped transform SBS into one of Australia’s most trusted and distinctive media brands.
Drawing on her own journey from St Margaret’s to today, Jane’s presentation will offer valuable insights for leaders focused on navigating change in a rapidly shifting landscape
Date: Thursday 28 August 2025
Time: 6.45am arrival for 7.00am - 8.45am
Location: Arts Centre Foyer, St Margaret's Anglican Girls School, 11 Petrie Street, Ascot
Format: Sit down breakfast with barista coffee on arrival.
Tickets: $85 Adult, $45 Student (Years 10-12/Tertiary)
Corporate tables: $850 (10 seats), includes company logo displayed on table and acknowledgement during event.
Tickets are available here: https://www.trybooking.com/CUSFP
We thank our series sponsors, Major Sponsor: Pitcher Partners. Supporting Sponsors: Wolff Coffee Roasters, Clear Insurance, The Bathhouse Albion and Resource Innovations.
Mothers' Luncheon – Tickets selling fast
This year, our much-loved St Margaret’s Mothers’ Luncheon embraces a vibrant Greek theme!
Book now for a wonderful celebration inspired by the rich culture, flavours, and spirit of Greece. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect, unwind, and enjoy time with our incredible community.
Prepare for an afternoon filled with Greek charm, delicious food, and great company. We expect tickets to sell quickly, so be sure to secure yours early.
Date: Friday 12 September 2025
Time: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Location: Grand Ballroom, The Greek Club, 29 Edmondstone Street, South Brisbane
Price: $199 per person and include a two-course lunch paired with a three-hour deluxe drinks package featuring Australian sparkling wine.
Tables: Maximum table capacity is 10 people. Seating requests can be made by nominating a Table Captain or Year Group at the time of booking. Best efforts will be made to meet any requests.
Enquiries: Please contact: P&F@stmargarets.qld.edu.au
Tickets are available here: https://www.trybooking.com/DBECB
We thank St Margaret’s P&F Mothers’ Lunch sponsors, Maggies Supporter: Hundt Law.
Lara Pickering