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Lauriston Alumnae Relations 2020 Alumnae Review Results

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Produced by: Catherine McVean Alumnae Relations Manager Lauriston Girls’ School

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Alumnae Community

• 188 former Lauriston students participated in the survey.
• Below is the breakdown of the year levels in which these respondents belong.
• We were delighted to receive responses from nearly 30% who are not located locally
• Approximately 80% of respondents were graduates from 1970-2019 (5 decades).
• Approximately 20% were graduates from 1948-1969 (2 decades).

5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Pre 1969 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Unknown

Survey Respondents

Peer Year Groups

In the Melbourne Metropolitan area Within Victoria Interstate Overseas 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Locations of Respondents

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Alumnae Engagement

63.98% 32.80% 54.30% 14.05% 10.87% 58.70% 16.13% 39.78% 36.56% 25.41% 8.15% 4.89% 19.89% 27.42% 9.14% 60.54% 80.98% 36.41% I regularly connect with my School friends I feel that I am connected with the School I am a strong advocate of Lauriston I am involved in the alumnae network I am involved with the current School community I have attended Lauriston Alumnae events in the past 5 years (including reunions/events, etc)

Alumnae Engagement

Agree Somewhat Agree Disagree

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Reunions

Every 5 years Every 10 years 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Reunion Frequency

• Even though some respondents requested reunions to be held every 10 years, it appears that as

years pass on, catching up with School friends becomes more and more important.

• We may adjust the frequency of the current 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 year reunions, supplementing

them with the possibility of introducing 15, 25, 35, 45 and a special combined annual reunion for 51+ years out.

• Most preferred to have their reunion during the evening after work.
• The more senior the reunion, the more likely the request to hold the reunion at the School, and during

the day.

At School At an external venue (restaurant/pub) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Reunion Location

Lunch Evening 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Reunion Timing

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Reunions cont.

Monday to Thursday Friday 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Preferred Reunion Day

• Respondents requested either Thursday or Friday evenings for their reunions.
• Many respondents preferred a stand up event, allowing flexibility for mingling.
• Older respondents requested seating and during the day, avoiding night time and allowing for travel

time into and home from the School.

• Many liked the idea of both canapés and an informal meal option.

Stand up with canapes Sit down with a meal Combination of both 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Reunion Format

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Reunions cont.

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% A tour of the School The Principal to attend Archives/photo display Alcoholic drinks Student performance

Reunion Options

Very Important Relatively Important Not Important

My reunion should be exclusive to my year group I wouldn't mind attending a combined reunion with other year groups 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Reunion Exclusivity

• Offering quality food and beverage choices is of paramount importance.
• Responses show that historical and sentimental aspects are highly regarded to enhance

reunions – such as tours of the School and photos and memorabilia to be displayed.

• Respondents from 51+ years out preferred combined reunions, especially for those Old Girls

who identify with more than one peer group; and for sisters from different year groups, to be able to attend together.

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Communications

Lauriston Website OLA Website Lauriston Facebook Page OLA Facebook Page Lauriston Instagram OLA Instagram Lauriston LinkedIn OLA LinkedIn I communicate with the Alumnae Office via email I receive the new OLA eNewsletter "Beyond the Fig Tree" 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

Communications & Social Media

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OLA Website

To book reunion/event tickets To find friends from School To read the stories To check businesses To promote my business To seek mentors To offer mentoring To seek School information 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Using the OLA Website

• Many respondents weren’t aware of the capabilities of the OLA website and the options available.
• Whilst only 2 editions of the Beyond the Fig Tree have been published, many didn’t know what it was

and hadn’t received it, but were interested in receiving it in the future.

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Beyond the Fig Tree eNewsletter

School News Principal's articles Education-related stories Alumnae news, achievements and announcements Alumnae Profiles (eg. Where are they now?) OLA Committee updates Event/Reunion Photos and updates Business Networking Information 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Beyond the Fig Tree Content

• Receiving information about fellow alumnae and news from the School is highly sought after.

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Your Alumnae Community

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% The alumnae network Meeting people who can employ me after I graduate from University Meeting people who can employ me now Social justice / volunteering and giving back to society Acquiring / changing jobs in the near future (part time or full time) Career / Business / Professional Opportunities

Your Alumnae Community

Significantly Important Relatively Important Not Important Not Applicable

• Pre-50 years out alumnae value the professional network and its opportunities.
• Respondents of all eras value social justice and volunteering opportunities.
• As the years pass, the importance of connection with their alma mater and the

alumnae network increases.

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Other Opportunities

I would like to attend a professional networking event I would like to mentor a younger past student I would like to connect with an OL who might become my mentor I would like to promote my business to my alumnae network I would like to become involved in an OLA OutReach or social justice initiative 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Other Options

• There are almost double the amount of alumnae offering to mentor a younger past

student compared to younger past students requesting to be mentored.

• A number of respondents offered to become involved in a social justice program.
• Professional networking appeals to pre-50 year out members.

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Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

Football Hockey Tennis Rowing Netball Golf Swimming Running/Athletics Dance/Aerobics/Cheer Singing/Choir Music/Orchestra/Band Book Club Social justice/volunteering and giving back to society OLA Committee Archives Volunteering 120th Anniversary Alumnae Community Project 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%

Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

• Groups such as Social Justice; Book Club; Choir/Singing appeal to our members.
• Many would like to be part of the 120th Anniversary Project (2021).

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• Continue to search for and locate alumnae all over the world, to increase authentic connection.
• Update the current Class Reunion Program – frequency; location; timing; format – offering

variety so that each reunion is different and special.

• Retain the 5, 10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 Year Reunions.
• Implement an Annual Luncheon “Lauriston Lunch” for alumnae 51+ years out.
• Maintain communication via Facebook and Facebook Closed Class Groups.
• Increase awareness of professional connections through LinkedIn (Lauriston) and the closed

LinkedIn OLA Group.

• Publish “Beyond the Fig Tree” eNewsletter quarterly.

Based on your feedback, we will:

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• Potentially supplementing the reunion program with 35 and 45 year reunion occasions.
• Combining reunions from 51+ years out, annually.
• Broadening and increasing exposure on Instagram, and OLA website via eNewsletter.
• Creating appealing content (videos/webinars) showcasing alumnae.
• Formulating a Professional Business Networking program, incorporating events and professional

development opportunities for professional alumnae.

• Creating a Social Justice Program where alumnae can volunteer and give back to society.
• Initiating Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – Book Club; Choir/Singing.
• Assembling a 120th Anniversary Task Force of volunteers, incorporating Archives, research,

event planning, etc.

Based on your feedback, we would like to consider:

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Thank you