Old Lauristonians' Association (OLA)

COMMUNITY. PEOPLE. CARING.

 

Lauriston spirit project

Since its inception in 1914, the OLA’s mission has been to provide opportunities and initiatives that engage, connect and provide support to our alumnae and foster a strong relationship with the Lauriston community. It also assists with various School initiatives such as fundraising and moral support. 

We have recently launched our newest initiative in response to COVID-19 and the current challenging environment. The ‘Lauriston Spirit Project’ helps facilitate connections for our alumnae who are in need of assistance. We are here to help, we want to help, and we have a wonderful community that is willing to provide support. We have built a list of alumnae offering their assistance to those in need. 

In addition, there are many members of our Lauriston community – current and past families, staff and alumnae – who own and run small businesses. During this difficult time, we would like to extend our support by promoting these businesses via our communication channels, social media and the OLA website (ola.org.au). If you would like our support, please complete the form here and we will be in contact as soon as possible. 

For information on how you can be involved in these wonderful initiatives, and for those within our community who are in need of assistance, please email us at ola@lauriston.vic.edu.au

We look forward to hearing from you and we remain committed to you, our community.

Please click on the image left, to watch the wonderful interview featuring Principal Susan Just, Director of Advancement Marina Johnson and Alumnae Relations Manager Catherine McVean, discussing this fantastic concept and what it means for our School and its community.

Dorothy Cooper (Whistler, 1939)
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
At 97, Dorothy Cooper is still connected with her School.

Earlier in January we received a lovely letter from Dorothy who said that she wasn't...
Fiona Carns (1982) and Quat Quatta
Thursday, 15 October 2020
During March 2020 and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Quat Quatta closed its doors for the first time in 50 years.

With over 170 forward bookings...
Chair, Yoga & Chat - with Anna Bidgood (1984)
Thursday, 13 August 2020
Anna Bidgood (1984) has just started a new Yoga class specifically tailored for seniors. These Yoga classes are gentle, and will help ease aches and pains,...
Engaging with our Senior Old Girls
Thursday, 13 August 2020
Since the start of Term 2, the OLA and the School have been keeping in touch with our school community, and particularly with our alumnae, to let them...
OLA Social Justice - Connor's Run 2020
Thursday, 6 August 2020
Connors Run traditionally takes place in September, where individuals participate in a 9.6km or 18.8km fun run along the scenic Port Phillip Bay beach...
BOUGIE Luxe Candles
Thursday, 30 July 2020
As part of the Lauriston Spirit Project, we are delighted to support Lauriston family business BOUGIE Luxe Candles!

BOUGIE Luxe Candles was founded...
Libby Reid DELIVERED! Libby Reid (1966)
Monday, 27 July 2020
When Libby Reid Catering was hit by the COVID-19 back in March they changed to “take home meals ” which was proudly promoted to those within...
Sarah Jessup (Mitchell, 1980) - Igniting Change
Wednesday, 22 July 2020
Enjoy this latest installment about the fantastic work Sarah and her team are doing, in conjunction with Igniting Change, who are supporting families in...
Nicola Billens (1991)
Tuesday, 14 July 2020


Nicola Billens is Sales & Marketing Manager for ultra-high-end Australian travel company Alquemie ...
Charlotte Debenham (2009)
Wednesday, 8 July 2020
We love to report on the initiatives and endeavours our alumnae undertake after graduating from Lauriston.

We are delighted to report on Charlotte...
Caroline Cotton (1991) - Biobrain Apps Founder
Monday, 1 June 2020
Caroline is a tech-savvy educator and the founder of Biobrain. She has developed three Biobrain apps; Biology Revision, Chemistry Revision, and Physics...
Lauriston community- supporting those in need
Monday, 11 May 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Lauriston’s Community Service Coordinator Sarah Jessup (Mitchell, 1980) has been rallying the community to help...
Amanda Brown (1984)
Thursday, 7 May 2020
The Lauriston Spirit Project supports second generation Old Lauristonian Amanda Brown (1984) and Parlez! Social Media.

Amanda says that Lauriston...
Supporting Tuck Shop at Home!
Thursday, 7 May 2020
We would like to take this opportunity to support a business owned and run by a member of our community whose family has a history with Lauriston spanning...
Supporting Anna Bidgood (Hayes, 1984)
Thursday, 7 May 2020
Anna Bidgood is a Holistic Health and Wellness Practitioner who uses natural and science based modalities to release limiting beliefs, fears, phobias...
Annabelle Jamieson (1994)
Thursday, 7 May 2020
Annabelle and her husband had discussed the idea of creating an interior homewares / lifestyle product brand for a few years prior to taking the leap...
Supporting Libby Reid Catering
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Libby Reid (1966) runs a wonderful catering company called Libby Reid Catering, which provides vacuum-sealed take-home meals made with fresh produce....
Supporting the Daintree Wilderness Lodge
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
As part of the Lauriston Spirit Project, we are very excited to support the Daintree Wilderness Lodge, a business owned and run by Vivienne Heng (1992)....
View all as list