OLD GUILDFORDIANS
Following the birth of her first child , Donna held the position of Colin Barnett ’ s Parliamentary Secretary for five years , returning to Cabinet in 2016 as the Minister for Planning and Disability Services .
On receiving the Old Guildfordian of the Year Award at the Old Guildfordians ’ Annual Dinner , Donna expressed how grateful and humbled she was to be the first female to receive the accolade .
Donna reflected on the lifelong friendships she formed from her time at Guildford Grammar School , including her best friend at kindy , who is still her best friend today ! Other close friends she made along the way with connections to the School include , Edward ‘ Ted ’ Gray ( Staff 1976-2005 ), who was also in the room .
Sharing stories of her teachers and staff at the School including Patricia Ditz ( Staff 1982-2001 ), Steven Pitcher ( Staff 1983- 1989 ), the former Head of Preparatory School , Robert Armstrong ( Staff 1979- 1997 ), and the former Headmaster , John
A young Donna is congratulated by one of her role models , Robert Armstrong , the former Head of Preparatory School .
Moody AM ( Staff 1979-1996 ), Donna said , “ My six years at Guildford Grammar are filled with fond memories . What I learnt from all my Prep School teachers has stayed with me . The values instilled by my teachers remain .” She spoke about how Guildford Grammar School not only provided a rigorous academic environment , but importantly , a community . A community where students were nurtured and challenged to explore co-curricular pursuits , ensuring they leave school equipped with the resilience and perseverance to pursue the opportunities and challenges the world may throw their way .
In her closing remarks Donna said , “ It is a very special honour to be recognised by your former school . It is one that I never thought would be granted to me , but is now one that I will remember always . This is a great school , with great traditions and a great heart , and I , like all of you , am proud to be part of its history … the words Go Forward will always be indelibly etched in my memory .”
Thank you , Donna , for your outstanding contribution to Western Australian parliamentary service and congratulations on being our Old Guildfordian of the Year .
Reunions & Events 2021
For more information contact og @ ggs . wa . edu . au or call (+ 61 8 ) 9377 8522 .
Due to the impact of COVID-19 , all events will be reviewed to decide if they will proceed on the planned date . Invitations will be sent once events are confirmed , so please ensure we have your correct contact details . Email addresses are the best way to allow for quicker notification . Send any updates to David Williams at og @ ggs . wa . edu . au or 11 Terrace Road , GUILDFORD WA 6935 , or call (+ 61 8 ) 9377 8522 .
EVENT DATE EVENT VENUE Saturday 6 February 7.00pm Class of 2010 Reunion Northbridge Brewing Co ( Skydeck ) Saturday 13 March 6.30pm 125th Anniversary Long Table Dinner Chapel Lawn Friday 19 March Old Guildfordians ’ Golf Day The Vines Country Club Friday 26 March 7.00pm Beverley & Districts Combined PSA Schools Old Boys ’ Assoc . Annual Dinner Beverley Golf Club Saturday 17 April Wine Tour Swan Valley Wednesday 28 April 50 Plus Reunion Day School Friday 7 May GGS Symphony Orchestra ‘ Movies on Swan ’ Boatshed , School Wednesday 9 June OG mentors sought for Careers Expo followed by networking function School Saturday 19 June 7.00pm Class of 2000 Reunion Perth CBD Saturday 31 July 7.00pm Class of 2001 Reunion Perth CBD Sunday 8 August 9.00am Service in celebration of Marriage , followed by Breakfast / Brunch School Chapel Saturday 28 August 7.00pm Class of 1991 Reunion Perth CBD Monday 4 October 11.45am PSA Old Boys ’ Golf Day Cottesloe Golf Club , Swanbourne Saturday 9 October Annual Dinner School Saturday 9 October Reunion for Classes of 1971 and 1981 at the Annual Dinner School Wednesday 27 October 7.30pm AGM Foundation Pavilion , School Sunday 14 November 2009-2020 Leavers ’ Chapel Service School Chapel Saturday 27 November 7.00pm Class of 2011 Reunion Northbridge Brewing Co ( Skydeck )
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