The Ivanhoe Girls' Old Grammarians Association (IGOGA) invites all past students to become Life Members when they leave the School. 

The IGOGA is a vibrant community that fosters lifelong relationships among our graduates. Benefits and opportunities for Life Member of the IGOGA network include:

• Lifelong Connections: The friendships and relationships you've built during your time at Ivanhoe Girls’ will remain with you, and the IGOGA gives you the chance to keep those connections strong. Imagine being a part of a diverse community that shares your school spirit and values.
• Communication and Networking: IGOGA provides an Alumni Platform for you to connect with fellow graduates, some of whom have made significant strides in various industries. These connections can open doors to future mentorships, career opportunities, and collaborations. Regular email communications will be sent to you to update you on news of past students, what is happening at the School, details of forthcoming events and the biannual Lux Mea magazine from the School and publications from the IGOGA.
• Personal and Professional Development: Networking events and panel discussions where alumni share their experiences and expertise. These events can help you gain valuable insights, stay updated on industry trends, and help you grow personally and professionally.
• Celebrating Together: IGOGA hosts reunions, special interest groups and special events that offer you a chance to reconnect with old friends, reminisce about your school days, and create new memories. These events are a reminder that no matter where life takes you, you're always a part of the Ivanhoe Girls’ family.
• Giving Back: Students often play a crucial role in supporting the development of their school. By contributing your time, expertise, or resources, you can play a role in shaping the experiences of future students and leaving a lasting impact via Careers Night, Study Skills Sessions and Careers Breakfasts, strengthening the legacy of the School.
• Exclusive Opportunities: As a member of IGOGA, you will have access to exclusive job postings and other opportunities that are shared within our alumni network via the Alumni Platform including a soon to be announced IGOGA Fellowship.

Membership Fees

• $100 for a Life Membership

How to Join IGOGA

• Complete the IGOGA Membership Form 
• Pay the Life Membership fee via the School's Payment Gateway. This registration will grant you access to a plethora of benefits and resources as an ‘Ivanhoe Girl’ for life.

Contact Us

President: Rachel Connor (Class of 1993)
Secretary: Mikaela Haynes (Class 2017)

E: alumni@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au 

Our History

The Old Girls' Association was formed in 1923. In 1965 the name was officially changed to 'Ivanhoe Girls' Old Grammarians' Association', although the term 'Old Girls' is still used. The constitution, which was drafted in 1924, is reviewed on a regular basis. 

In 1967 the GAB was created, and it is now published twice a year for all financial members of the Association. It is quite distinct from other School publications, and among other interesting topics, the GAB also contains personal news of interest to all age levels. 

The Association has always worked closely with the School - helping with reunions, fundraising, archives, career nights, and more. Many Old Grammarians have become staff members, active parents, and they have also represented the Association on the School Board as nominees and elected members. 

In continuing the link with the School, the Association has donated many gifts. Permanent gifts include gold School Captain badges, Jean Chapman Memorial Arts and Craft prizes, and Elspeth Dean and Jean Willey Memorial awards.

There are over 2,000 members of IGOGA, and we always take pride in looking after them.

The GAB (Grammarians' Association Bulletin)

The GAB is the official newsletter sent to all members of IGOGA. First appearing in 1967, it is jam-packed full of news from both Alumni and the School, containing events, reviews and spotlights on individual members. 

As of 2024, GAB is delivered electronically to all members, unless a hard copy is specifically requested. 

If you would like to contribute to GAB by either writing an article or assisting in its publication, please contact us. Articles and images can be submitted by email or by post to 123 Marshall st, Ivanhoe 3079. 

We hope you will enjoy the publication and that you will stay in touch, we always love hearing about your news!

Privacy Policy Statement

IGOGA acknowledges and respects the privacy of individuals. We support and endorse the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 and will comply with these principles whenever personal information as defined by the Act is collected by us.

In accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles:

• We will only collect personal information from you for the purposes of maintaining a link between IGOGA and yourself
• We will only use personal information provided by you for the purposes for which it was collected
• We may disclose personal information to IGGS, where necessary, to update mailing details
• We will not disclose your personal information to other institutions and authorities, except for statistical purposes
• We will remove personal information from our records when it is no longer required (except where archiving is required)
• We have processes in place to protect personal information that we have under our control
• You are able to view a copy of the IGOGA Privacy Policy by writing to us or by downloading it here.

Golden Mitre rose and memorabilia

IGOGA has a rose named Golden Mitre. It was first bred by Mr Ron Bell of the Australian Rose Breeders Association.

The rose is yellow but fades to lemon as the flower opens. It is hardy and flowers regularly. New batches of roses are available on an 'as needed' basis.

Other items are also available, including a range of gift cards featuring the Golden Mitre Rose.

Copies of the book Pictures of a School - Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School 1903 to 1988 are also available.

An order form for all of these items can be downloaded here.

Combined Old Girls' Association (COGA)

IGOGA provides a web presence for the Combined Old Girls' Association.

Each year, the AGM is hosted at a different location.

Member organisations are invited to send in relevant documents, resources or useful links to be shared with other organisations. Please send documents to archivedept@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au, preferably in PDF format. 

Copies of minutes and other documents prior to 2002 are held in the Ivanhoe Girls' Archives, and access is available through the Ivanhoe Girls' Archivist, Carolyn Exton.