Objects of Substance - OGA Badge

1921 Sixth Form Back: Marjorie Elliott, Marjorie Park, Jessie Stephenson, Kathleen Weare, Ellen Doak.

Front: Elfrida Walsh, Bessie Phillips, Alexia Drake, Lyle Johnson

At the end of 2023, the OGA Committee decided to update the OGA branding in honour of the upcoming 125 th anniversary. It was unanimously decided that the elegant OGA metal membership badge should remain the same design for generations to come. However, the committee approved a celebratory badge which would be reminiscent of the badges frequently created by the Student Council for significant events such as Blue Days and Valentine’s Days. In the words of Madeleine Allbright, Former United States Secretary of State, “Pins need not cost a king’s or queen’s ransom to be fun.” (Allbright, 2009, p.23) – or carry a meaningful message! After being presented with three new OGA logos, the committee decided to endorse the added words of ‘Connections for Life’ on 13 September 2023 on the 2024 celebratory badge. The company entrusted with the production of this “once off” badge was Australia Wristbands, the original OGA badge having been made by A.J. Parkes for many years. One of the primary goals of the OGA is to facilitate an enduring connection between Grammar Women and their School. This very special connection does not have an expiry date: “You can take the girl out of Grammar, but you can’t take the Grammar out of the girl!” It is unique and omnipresent. In this momentous year of our 125 th birthday, the OGA Committee voted to gift all current students the unique OGA badge to recognise the Association’s proud traditions, committed service, and historical significance.