Waikato Diocesan Old Girls Association upcoming events

AGM- ALL IN (8 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join us for a special morning as the Sonning & Waikato Diocesan Old Girls' Association comes together for our 2026 Annual General Meeting.

This year's gathering is much more than an AGM. It is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, celebrate our shared history, and honour Cherrington—a building that has held generations of memories, friendships, laughter and milestones for so many Old Girls.

As Cherrington prepares to make way for its next chapter, we invite you to join us in reflecting on its remarkable legacy and celebrating the place it has held in the hearts of our community.

The morning will include:

Morning tea (former dining room)
A Chapel service
A brief AGM and committee reports
A professional photograph on the iconic Cherrington steps (with a complimentary digital download) before work begins on Cherrington 2.0
A tour of Cherrington and the school
The opportunity to continue catching up over lunch (own arrangements)

Whether you left Dio recently or many decades ago, we'd love to welcome you back. This will be a unique opportunity to reconnect with fellow Old Girls, revisit cherished spaces, and say a fitting farewell to a building that has meant so much to so many, while looking ahead with excitement to the future of our school.

Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm

Parking on the tennis courts via martin street entrance

We look forward to welcoming you as we honour our past, celebrate our community, and embrace the future—ALL IN!

Please RSVP for catering purposes

Bursary Scholarship for 2027 (7 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Sonning and Waikato Diocesan Old Girl’s Association

Fees Bursary Application Form

In 2026, there will be two recipients of an award of $4000 to go towards the school fees in 2027.

You will need to register online, on this event page when it opens.

Registrations will open on 7th of September

and close on the 2nd of October.

The recipients will be notified by by Monday the 26th of October.

Applicant eligibility

Financial member of SWDOGA (or willing to become one)- To inquire about becoming a financial member email: waidiooga@gmail.com

Direct relative of recipient (e.g. mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt)

Criteria:

The committee will consider the following criteria in making their overall selection/judgement. The committee appreciates that not all criteria may be met by all applicants.

· Academic performance

· Excellence in extra-curricular activities

· Financial need

· Community involvement

· Previous connection or contribution to SWDOGA

You will need to upload the following 3 documents to the application

1. Personal reference from the proposed recipient

Please describe yourself as a student, your current school and/or community involvement, and your interests and aspirations. How do you think attending Waikato Diocesan School for Girls will benefit you

2. Copy of the proposed recipient’s most recent school report

3. Supporting statement from the applicant (200 words maximum)

Please provide a statement in support of the application for the proposed recipient. Please include why you believe attending Waikato Diocesan School for Girls will benefit the proposed recipient. You may also comment on how the Fees Bursary may assist the proposed recipient’s family (optional).

Old Girl vs Present Sports day (23 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Centennial Tertiary Scholarship 2027 (16 Nov 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Sonning and Waikato Diocesan Old Girl’s Association

Centennial Tertiary Scholarship

There will be one recipient of $3000 to assist a member of SWDOGA to further or complete tertiary education in 2027.

You will need to register online, on this event page when it opens.

Registrations will open on 16th of November

and close on the 27th of October.

The recipients will be notified by Monday the 14th of December

Applicant eligibility

Must be a financial member of the SWDOGA (or willing to become one). To inquire about becoming a financial member email: waidiooga@gmail.com
Must have completed her secondary education at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls
Must have completed at least two years of tertiary study at a recognised institution
Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in further tertiary study, or to complete tertiary study, at a recognised institution.

Criteria

The committee will consider the following criteria in making their overall selection/judgement. The committee appreciates that not all criteria may be met by all applicants.

Academic record and commitment to study
Financial need
Contribution to, or advancement of, SWDOGA
Community engagement and service
The potential contribution of the applicant’s study to their community or wider society.

You will need to upload the following 2 documents to the application

1. Personal Statement in support of your application

Include a brief outline of how you will use the Centennial Tertiary Scholarship and how your studies may help you contribute to community/society. You may also comment on your past or current community and SWDOGA involvement if applicable.

2. Recent academic results

Please include a copy of recent academic results with your application.