Connected Community

More than 50 years after their time as students, members of the Sapphire Circle gathered once again to celebrate their enduring connection to Camberwell Girls Grammar School.

This year, more than 50 alum came together in the beautifully reimagined Barbara Sutton Hall, overlooking the School oval for the Sapphire Circle Reunion, a reunion for women who have graduated over 50 years ago. For the first time, the luncheon was held during the school week, giving guests the opportunity to experience the vibrancy of a regular school day and see the School community in action.

The afternoon was filled with warmth, laughter and shared memories, highlighting the lifelong friendships and strong sense of belonging that continue long after graduation. A particular highlight was welcoming back several alum who had not returned to the School or attended a reunion in more than a decade, reconnecting them with both old friends and the wider alum community.

Guests represented generations of Camberwell Girls, spanning from 1947 to 1975. It was also a pleasure to welcome back 96-year-old Marjorie Raeburn, who generously donated two of her own watercolour artworks to the School.

One of the most cherished events on the alum calendar, the Sapphire Circle Reunion Lunch is a powerful reminder that the Camberwell Girls experience extends far beyond school years, fostering lifelong friendships, shared memories and lasting connections.