PEGS Alumni Association

15/06/2026

WHAT A GAME! WHAT A GOAL!

Congratulations to the Socceroos on their 2-0 win over Türkiye yesterday. We are extra proud that PEGS alumnus, Connor Metcalfe, sealed the win with an epic goal in his debut World Cup match!



📸 : Aleksandar Jason

11/06/2026

It is with great pride that we share the news that Tony Larkin, Principal of PEGS from 1998 to 2019, was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours by being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.

This honour recognises the breadth and depth of Tony's contribution to education and school sport across more than four decades as a teacher, educational leader, and contributor to the broader Victorian and national education landscape through Directorships with peak education bodies.

Tony’s impact on PEGS was already profound and enduring. This recognition acknowledges the remarkable contribution he has made to education, to our community, and well beyond. We are delighted to congratulate him on this very special occasion.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to four amazing members of our alumni community whose dedication and passion has seen them fittingly acknowledged on the big stage.

🐾 Pam Ahern OAM (PEGS1979) has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for her outstanding contribution to animal welfare through Edgar's Mission, her Victorian farm animal sanctuary and animal welfare charity.

🚨Jane Welsh APM (PEGS1985) has been recognised with the Australian Police Medal for her outstanding leadership, innovation and decades of dedicated service to Victoria Police and the wider community.

🏉 Dustin Fletcher (PEGS1993) has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, recognising an extraordinary AFL career that included 400 games for Essendon across 23 seasons.

⚽ Connor Metcalfe (PEGS2017) continues to impress on the international stage with the with FC St. Pauli standout currently representing the Socceroos at the World Cup in America

Congratulations Pam, Jane, Dustin and Connor on your outstanding achievements!

10/06/2026

02/06/2026

Calling all Music Alumni!

Were you part of the band, choir, orchestra, or ensemble during your time at PEGS? Are you someone who discovered music afterwards and would just like to jam? Whether you played at school or simply love being part of the sound, we’d love to provide an outlet for your musical passion.

The Alumni Association is seeking expressions of interest from former students who would like to be involved in a music-based network, with an eye to creating opportunities to perform, collaborate, mentor, and support the next generation of PEGS musicians.

If music was part of your story at PEGS, or is now, help us keep the rhythm going. Contact us via [email protected] to register your interest today and be part of the next movement.

28/05/2026

Blast from the Past - PEGS Archives
Alumni - Joan Kirner AC (nee Hood) - Penleigh Presbyterian Girls' School, then University High School
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The Public Record Office Victoria shared a blog post: "With the 2026 release of Cabinet in Confidence records from her time in office, we reflect on some of the ways Joan Kirner left her mark on Victoria."

Long before Joan Kirner entered Parliament, she was already holding people's attention. She built her reputation through grassroots parent advocacy campaigns, driven by a belief that social justice and community were not abstract political ideals, but everyday responsibilities. When she was elected....

21/05/2026

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11/05/2026

BIG BLUE BONANZA IS THIS FRIDAY!

Our students have been working hard and are looking forward to welcoming you to the Larkin Centre courtyard this Friday evening from 6.30pm. There will be music and dance performances, stalls, food trucks, a photo booth and much more.

Big Blue Bonanza is a student-led event in support of Beyond Blue. Tickets are available for just $5 from https://www.pegs.vic.edu.au/events/ or at the gate on the night.

06/05/2026

PEGS in Concert marks a significant moment in the life of PEGS – a celebration of musical excellence and of the deep commitment of the PEGS Music Department to inspire, extend and elevate every young musician to build confident, creative individuals.

The concert programme includes performances from Senior Choir Vox Populi, Junior Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Chindamo Jazz Combo, Stage Band, Cheetham Singers, Curro Strings, Concert Band, and the Symphony Orchestra. It promises to be a spectacular evening.
https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/whats-on/current-productions/pegs-in-concert-2026/

19/02/2026

PEGS FC is looking for assistant coaches in 2026. If you want to develop your coaching skills, learn from coaches with experience at AFL level, and be a part of a young, social club, email your coaching CV to Club President Damien Cerantonio ([email protected]).