Old Scholars Events - 2026
The Entrepreneurial Mindset – Creating Opportunities, Embracing Risk and Building Your Future
Career Connect provides a space for Pembroke alumni to learn from one another, explore ideas and strengthen professional networks across industries and generations.
Following the outstanding success of our inaugural Career Connect event, which brought together more than 60 alumni for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection, we are delighted to continue the series in 2026.
Our second panel will feature outstanding guest speakers: Laura Tolson (2006), Jason Huang and Tyson Grubb (1996), who will share their experiences and insights on entrepreneurship, creating opportunities, embracing risk, and building a successful career.
Event Details
The Entrepreneurial Mindset – Creating Opportunities, Embracing Risk and Building Your Future
Date: Thursday 27 August 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Eastside Room, Electra House, 131 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: $25 (includes canapés and drinks)
RSVP: with ticket purchased by Tuesday 25 August 2026
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Our topic:
The Entrepreneurial Mindset – Creating Opportunities, Embracing Risk and Building Your Future
Guest Speakers: Laura Tolson (2006), Jason Huang and Tyson Grubb (1996).
A discussion about recognising opportunities, embracing uncertainty and taking initiative to shape your future.
In a rapidly changing world, the ability to identify opportunities, embrace uncertainty and take initiative has become one of the most valuable skills in any career. Hear from entrepreneurial alumni as they share how they've transformed ideas into reality, navigated setbacks and built successful ventures. Whether you're running a business, leading a team or looking to take the next step in your career, this conversation will explore the mindset, adaptability and courage needed to create opportunities and shape your future.
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Performing Under Pressure: Decision-Making When It Matters Most
Career Connect provides a space for Pembroke alumni to learn from one another, explore ideas and strengthen professional networks across industries and generations.
Following the outstanding success of our inaugural Career Connect event, which brought together more than 60 alumni for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection, we are delighted to continue the series in 2026.
Details for our next event are outlined below, with further information, including guest speakers, to be released in due course. We look forward to welcoming our alumni community for another engaging evening designed to inspire, challenge and connect.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 11 November
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Westside Room, Electra House, 131 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: $25 (includes canapés and drinks)
RSVP: with ticket purchased by Wednesday 4 November
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Our topic:
Performing Under Pressure: Decision-Making When It Matters Most
A discussion about staying calm, thinking clearly and making confident decisions when the stakes are high.
In every profession, there are moments that test our judgement, resilience and ability to perform under pressure. Join us for a conversation with alumni working in high-stakes environments as they share how they navigate critical decisions, manage uncertainty and maintain perspective when it matters most.
Discover practical insights into leadership, resilience and decision-making that can be applied to any career, industry or stage of life.
To update your details: https://www.pembroke.sa.edu.au/old-scholars/update-your-details
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Reunions - 2026
Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming back the 2016 Leavers to celebrate their 10 Year Reunion. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces reconnecting and reminiscing about their school days
Don't miss out on the Class of 2006 20 Year Reunion on Saturday, 7 November and catch up with old friends from Pembroke.
You are welcome to arrive earlier at the Pembroke Middle School for a tour of King's and Girton Campuses, including the new Shipsters Road Building. Then, we will head over to the Marryatville Hotel for canapés and drinks.
Date: Saturday 7 November 2026
School tour time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reunion time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: The Marryatville Hotel
Dress code: Smart casual
Cost: $50 (Includes canapés at the Marryatville Hotel. Drinks can be purchased at the bar)
RSVP: With ticket purchase by Thursday 5 November 2026 - Purchase Here
Don't miss out on the Class of 1996 30 Year Reunion on Saturday, 28 November and catch up with old friends from Pembroke.
You are welcome to arrive earlier at the Pembroke Middle School for a tour of King's and Girton Campuses, including the new Shipsters Road Building. Then, we will head over to the Marryatville Hotel for canapés and drinks.
Date: Saturday 28 November 2026
School tour time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reunion time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: The Marryatville Hotel
Dress code: Smart casual
Cost: $50 (Includes canapés at the Marryatville Hotel. Drinks can be purchased at the bar)
RSVP: With ticket purchase by Thursday 26 November 2026 - Purchase Here
Recently, we had the pleasure of welcoming back the 1986 Leavers to celebrate their 40 Year Reunion. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces reconnecting and reminiscing about their school days
Don't miss out on the Class of 1976 50 Year Reunion on Saturday, 22 August and catch up with old friends from Pembroke.
You are welcome to arrive earlier at the Pembroke Middle School for a tour of King's and Girton Campuses, including the new Shipsters Road Building. Then, we will head over to the Marryatville Hotel for canapés and drinks.
Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
School tour time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Reunion time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: The Marryatville Hotel
Dress code: Smart casual
Cost: $50 (Includes canapés at the Marryatville Hotel. Drinks can be purchased at the bar)
RSVP: With ticket purchase by Thursday 20 August 2026 - Purchase Here
Kings and Girton Luncheon - 2026
Thursday 17 September 2026
Save the date! The Kings Luncheon will be held on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at The Marryatville Hotel. More details will be shared in early 2026, but make sure to mark this special occasion in your calendar.
Interstate Dinners & Drinks - 2026
Recently, we had the pleasure of bringing together our Old Scholars community in Perth. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces reconnecting and enjoying a great evening together.
If you missed an invitation, please update your details or email oldscholars@pembroke.sa.edu.au
Recently, we had the pleasure of connecting with our Old Scholars community in Canberra. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces come together and share a great night.
If you missed an invitation, please update your details or email oldscholars@pembroke.sa.edu.au
Recently, we had the pleasure of connecting with our Old Scholars community in Brisbane. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces come together and share a great night.
If you missed an invitation, please update your details or email oldscholars@pembroke.sa.edu.au
We’re excited to invite you to this year’s Sydney Old Scholars Community Drinks at The Winery, an exciting new venue that allows us to continue growing this event and welcome even more of our community together.
For those new to Sydney, it is also a wonderful opportunity to make connections and feel part of a community early. Many relationships formed through these events have grown into mentoring relationships, professional opportunities and lasting friendships, something we hope to continue fostering through this gathering.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 22nd October 2026.
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Venue: The Winery.
285a Crown St Surry Hills, 2010
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: $50 (includes canapes and 3-Hour Drinks package)
RSVP: with ticket purchased by Monday, 19th October 2026.
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We look forward to catching up with you in Sydney.
We encourage you to bring family, partners, friends and connections to these events.
If you have an appetite to support our interstate programs as an Interstate Champion and help strengthen connections within the Pembroke Community, I'd be delighted to hear from you. Contact wcutts@pembroke.sa.edu.au to help plan this event
We’re excited to invite all Pembroke, King’s, and Girton old scholars and the wider school community to the 2026 Melbourne Old Scholars and Community Drinks.
Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or meeting new faces, it’s a great opportunity to share stories, expand your network, and stay up-to-date with the latest news from our growing Pembroke communities!
Event Details
Date: Friday, 20th November
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
Venue: RACV City Club Melbourne / Level 2
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: $60 (includes canapes and 3-Hour Drinks package)
RSVP: with ticket purchased by Monday, 16 November 2026.
Purchase Here
We look forward to catching up with you in Melbourne.
We encourage you to bring family, partners, friends and connections to these events.
If you have an appetite to support our interstate programs as an Interstate Champion and help strengthen connections within the Pembroke Community, I'd be delighted to hear from you. Contact wcutts@pembroke.sa.edu.au to help plan this event
Should you wish to find out more about Pembroke old scholar events, please be sure to update your details so we can send you event invitations and information. For enquiries, please email oldscholars@pembroke.sa.edu.au.