At its heart, OPGA is about belonging.
We keep the Peninsula Grammar community connected long after school ends, because Peninsula creates something that lasts — a sense of belonging shaped by shared experiences, traditions and values, and by the people who walked beside us.
Belonging can be hard to define because it looks different for everyone, and it isn’t always loud or obvious. For me, it’s a quiet thread: the instant familiarity when you run into an old classmate; a funny memory from English class or Cadet camp; or the ease of conversation when you see your Year7 mentor years later. It can be shared gratitude for teachers who recognised potential early, or confidence built through a netball team, a Senior School production, or discovering a new culture on French exchange alongside close friends. However it’s felt, belonging is powerful — and it continues long after the uniform is packed away.
We see that power when alumni return for OPGA Careers Day, when graduates are mentored or employed through alumni networks, and when former students return as staff, inspiring the next generation. OPGA is proud to support these connections and offer diverse ways for alumni to engage, whether they left last year or 65 years ago.
Stay connected by following OPGA on social media, reading alumni updates, sharing your story with us, or joining us at an event. Upcoming opportunities include:
- Peninsula Milestone Reunion — Classes of 1996 & 1986, Saturday 22 August, Harry Macdonald Pavilion (optional school tour 5.00pm, reunion from 6.00pm)
- 20 Year Reunion – Class of 2006. August with exact date TBC. If you’d like to be added to the group chat, please email opga@pgs.vic.edu.au
- 1 Year Reunion – Class of 2025, Saturday 17 October, venue TBC
- 5 and 10 Year Reunion — Classes of 2021 and 2016, Saturday 24 October, venue TBC
Bookings: www.opga.com.au/events
Please update your details with OPGA so we can keep you informed about reunions, events and community news.
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