OIGA Corner

OIGA refers to the Old Ivanhoe Grammarians' Association - a platform for connection between alumni. There are around 20,000 alumni around the world, so the OIGA offers a unique opportunity to network, reconnect, seek guidance and bond over shared Ivanhoe experiences. Have a listen to their podcast on Spotify!

Sammy Avery ('25)

Throughout my Year 12, what helped me most was learning how important balance actually is. I made sure school wasn’t my entire identity and kept making time for friends, family, and things that made me happy. It would have been a lot more difficult to get through the year in a negative headspace, so ensuring I still was staying balanced and doing things that kept me positive really did make the biggest impact. I tried to work hard during the week so I could properly switch off and rest without feeling guilty. I found that protecting my sleep and mental health improved my results more than overworking ever did. So if I was to give one piece of advice for going through Year 12, understand that balancing school with socialising, physical activity, and hobbies is vital. 

Mia Garfi ('25)

If I had to give advice to our new Year 12s it would be to remember to live in the moment because both the highs and lows of Year 12 are only temporary and once they are gone, you will never get them back again. Cherish all the little parts of the day that remind you that you are at home. Walking though your locker bay and smiling at people you wouldn’t otherwise see, laughs that ignite a classroom in the midst of studying, walking to class together with your childhood friends… those are moments that will very quickly become memories that make you smile in the years to come, so do not forget to cherish them as they happen.  

We are currently looking for interest in other sporting teams post Year 12. If you would like to keep playing in the Brown and White, but your sport currently isn't offered, please reach out to an Ivy Voice editor, prefect or Mirella (OIGA Coordinator) to show your interest! alumni@ivanhoe.com.au 

Here are some recent highlights from our alumni - sport edition!

Keith Nyberg (‘91) 

Keith will be going to Nepal to attempt to summit Mount Everest! He then plans to make his way to Antarctica, to continue his efforts to complete the challenge- climbing the highest mountains on each continent. At the summit, he will fly an Ivanhoe Grammar School flag, a tribute to the start of his journey and love for the outdoors.  

Tom Hoogenradd ('16)

Tom was in Sweden during the Olympics, coaching the Aussie Junior XC Ski Team in preparation for the Junior World Championships in Lillehamer, Norway that start early in March. 

Adriano Del Monte ('06)

Adriano recently reported for Channel 9 for the Winter Olympics, representing ‘06 and more broadly Ivanhoe, from Cortina in Milan! 

Frank Bevacqua (’21) was recently welcomed by the Uehiro Oxford Institute as a visiting BMedSc (Hons) student. Over the course of two Terms, Frank will conduct in depth research in medical ethics. We wish him all the best at the University of Oxford. 

Interesting fact

 Our oldest living alumni, Gunnie Waddell ('36) turned 106! The Alumni office spoke to him and he is well. Happy Birthday Gunnie! 

Mila Simkus ('19), the School Captain from 2019 is currently on University Exchange to Lithuainia, while her best friend Tilly Nicol will be a Jackaroo in the outback for the next 6 months! How exciting!