Old Wesley Collegians Association

The Wesley family flourishes and extends far beyond the school years. When students leave school, they become an ongoing part of our community through the Old Wesley Collegians Association (OWCA). The OWCA hosts regular functions and many alumni keep in close contact with their friends from school – even 60 and 70 years later.

The OWCA is one of the strongest alumni organisations in Australia with over 20,000 members. With a thriving reunion and events program and a large number of affiliate groups, we are proud of the strength of the support between the OWCA and the Wesley College community that exists.

The Association has representatives on the College Council and many OWs have given distinguished service to the School as Council members. However, the OWCA is not a pressure group; its main assistance to the school is to provide support. The OWCA contributes annually to scholarships and provides financial assistance to certain past and present students.

Every student who exits the College automatically becomes a member of the OWCA. Previously, it was the choice of the student to join the OWCA when they left school. However, pupils who commenced from 1985 paid an entrance fee on commencing. When a student leaves school, a portion of this entrance fee is paid to the OWCA and they become an automatic Life Member. Members of staff are honorary members whilst employed by the College and some former staff members have been made Honorary Life Members in recognition of their contribution to the College. Members of the School Council and parents of past and present students, who are not Old Collegians, are considered Honorary Members of the OWCA.

Please contact the OWCA office for details of upcoming events.

OWCA Functions 2012

* This day will include: MLC 1932, 1942, 1952, 1962, 1972 and Cato 1982