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The Wenona Parents' Association

The Wenona Parents’ Association (WPA) creates connections, support programs and shared purpose for families, strengthening the educational experience for every Wenona student.

Community and connection

Our calendar of events reflects our community spirit. From the New Families’ Picnic at the start of each year to the WPA Spring Fair, morning teas and gala balls, WPA gatherings create lasting friendships and a strong sense of belonging.
Beyond social events, families also come together for charitable initiatives, regularly earning recognition for their collective participation: a testament to the School’s commitment to causes that matter.

Supporting families

Wenona’s parent education programs equip families with practical strategies, helping them guide their daughters through school and prepare them for the opportunities ahead. These sessions also reinforce the partnership between home and school that defines the Wenona experience.

Get involved

The WPA is led by an elected committee of dedicated parents and thrives on active participation. We encourage all families to attend meetings, join committees and contribute to the community that supports every Wenonian’s growth.

Wenona Alumnae

Our commitment to our students extends well beyond graduation. Wenona connects Alumnae across generations through professional networking, mentorship, events and lasting friendships.

Events

A range of gatherings take place throughout the year, including reunion dinners, cocktail evenings and campus tours. Key events include:
  • White and Blue Reunion: connecting Alumnae who graduated 40 or more years ago to celebrate enduring friendships and shared Wenona experiences
  • Women of Spirit Breakfast: featuring Alumnae sharing their career journeys, with networking opportunities for attendees
  • Foundation Day: honouring the School’s heritage and highlighting young Alumnae who demonstrate Renaissance woman principles in their professional and personal lives.

Reunions

Throughout the year, reunion events bring Alumnae together to catch up, share life updates and maintain their Wenona connections.

We welcome contributions from Alumnae for School publications and communications. If you have career news, personal milestones or stories to share, please get in touch at alumnae@wenona.nsw.edu.au

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The Wenona Foundation

The Wenona Foundation is dedicated to fostering a culture of philanthropy within our community, ensuring that our School’s values and traditions continue to thrive.
The Wenona Foundation was established in 1999 as the cornerstone of our School’s commitment to providing the best in girls’ education, both now and for generations to come. The Foundation embodies the warmth, strength and forward-thinking spirit that defines the Wenona community.

The Wenona Foundation is dedicated to fostering a culture of philanthropy within our community, ensuring that our School’s values and traditions continue to thrive. We administer the School’s development programs, focusing on creating opportunities for deserving young women and enhancing our educational facilities.

Ways to contribute

We offer various ways for our community to support Wenona’s future:
  1. Annual Giving Appeals: regular opportunities to contribute to specific School initiatives
  2. Donations with Tuition Fees: a simple way to give back each term
  3. Gifts in Wills: create a lasting legacy that supports future generations of Wenona students
  4. Capital Appeals: periodic campaigns for specific building or scholarship projects.
Your contributions have already made a significant impact, helping us develop advanced facilities like The Athenaeum, which provides a cutting-edge learning environment for our students.

Funds you can support

We offer several funds to which you can direct your generosity:
  • Building Fund: supports the construction and development of new School facilities
  • Scholarship Fund: provides opportunities for students who might otherwise be unable to afford an independent school education
  • Education Fund: supports general scholarships and professional development programs for teaching excellence
  • Library Fund: keeps our information resources up-to-date, including the Evening Study Centre

A warm invitation

We invite you to be part of Wenona’s future. Whether through a one-time donation, regular giving or a gift in your will, your support helps us sustain our tradition of excellence while creating opportunities for deserving students to benefit from the Wenona experience.

For more information or to discuss how you can contribute, please contact Ms Marie Soghomonian, Executive Director, Wenona Foundation and Advancement. We look forward to welcoming you into our community of supporters, as together, we help shape the future of education for young women.

Wenona Foundation Scholarships are means-tested scholarships that open a Wenona education to talented young women who may face financial hardship. They include the DalCorp Scholarship, the Barbara Jackson Alumnae Scholarship and the Renaissance Women’s Scholarship. Full tuition fees are covered, and in selected cases boarding fees as well.

Wenona Foundation Scholarships

2027 Scholarship Opportunities (Foundation Scholarships are open for external students only)

For generations, Wenona has nurtured creative, resilient thinkers, guided by its core values of Courage, Strength, Grace, Wisdom and Kindness.
The Wenona Foundation provides means-tested scholarships to support talented young women who may face financial hardship. These scholarships, such as the DalCorp, Barbara Jackson Alumnae and Renaissance Women’s Scholarships, often cover tuition fees and are awarded to students who demonstrate leadership, academic ability and strong values.

Key scholarship offerings and details:

  • Available for entry in Year 7 (Years 9 and 11 will be considered)
  • Full remission of tuition fees (and boarding fees for selected scholarships)
  • Please contact the Foundation team via foundation@wenona.nsw.edu.au to request a Wenona Application Form (no application fee), to complete and return with school reports, NAPLAN results and supporting documentation
  • A means-tested application form is also required. Please note that confidential financial documentation, including tax returns, will be reviewed in the strictest confidence by the School’s Chief Operating Officer.
  • All applicants are required to sit the AAS online exam held on Friday 21 August, 2026
Find more about Wenona Foundation Scholarships here.

There are many ways to support Wenona, ensuring our School can offer the best in girls’ education now and into the future. Whether you are an Alumna, a current or past Wenona family member, a member of staff or a friend of the School, your generosity creates opportunities and contributes to helping every Wenona student reach their full potential. Explore the options below to find out how you can make a gift to Wenona.

Wenona Foundation Limited

The Wenona Foundation, established in 1999, is the vehicle for administering the School’s development programs and fostering philanthropy. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors made up of parents, past parents and Alumnae. Regular opportunities to contribute to Wenona include the annual giving appeals, donations with tuition fees each term and gifts in wills. Periodic capital appeals are conducted to raise funds for specific building projects or scholarship projects.
With the support of the Wenona community, the School continues to develop the most advanced facilities available for teaching and learning for young women, including most recently The Athenaeum. Donations to any of the funds listed below are always welcome. The beneficiaries are the students of Wenona, both now and in the future.
If you have any enquiries about the Foundation or giving to Wenona, please contact Ms Marie Soghomonian, Executive Director Wenona Foundation, on (02) 9409 4413 or via email.

Wenona Foundation Board

Board Chair

Mrs Wallis Graham BA Econ Maths, GAICD (Wenona Board of Governors)

Board Members

  • Ms Catherine West BEc, LLB (Hons) (Chair, Wenona Board of Governors)
  • Mr Campbell Lobb CA
  • Mr Sam Kennard BBus (Land Economics)
  • Mr Ben Keeble BA (Hons), GAICD
  • Ms Edwina Gilbert BA, LLB, GAICD
  • Ms Linda Douglas MEd, Principal
  • Ms Marnie Devereux BAppSc Const Mgt, MBA (Exec)
  • Mr Billy Chen BCS BCB

Executive Director, Wenona Foundation and Advancement

Ms Marie Soghomonian BBus, MMgmt, MNFPSocEntM, MAICD

Ways of giving

Over the years, the generosity of the Wenona community has significantly assisted in the continued growth of the School. Giving can be directed to the following funds:

Building fund

Donations to this fund help finance the construction and development of new School facilities, including the acquisition of additional property. Contribute to the Building Fund (tax deductible).

Scholarship fund

Wenona provides scholarships for students whose families might not otherwise be able to afford an independent school education. Scholarships may also be considered for students whose families encounter major financial hardship. Awarded at the discretion of the Principal, they include the Barbara Jackson Scholarship and DalCorp Scholarships. Contribute to the Scholarship Fund (tax deductible).

Education fund

Endowed funds are invested, with the interest used to provide general scholarships and professional development programs to support teaching excellence. Donations through Workplace Giving, Private Prescribed Trusts and other gifts that do not require or do not comply with tax-deductible criteria are best directed to this fund. Contribute to the Education Fund (not tax deductible).

Library fund

Donations to this fund keep Wenona’s information resources, including the Evening Study Centre, up to date. The Library Fund is operated by Wenona School Ltd, as per ATO regulations. Contribute to the Library Fund (tax deductible).

Gifts in wills

Many Wenonians and their families choose to provide a legacy to the School by specifying a gift in their wills, ensuring their Wenona connections live on for generations. To discuss gifts in wills, please contact Ms Marie Soghomonian, Executive Director Wenona Foundation, on (02) 9409 4413 or via email.
You can find more information about Gifts in Wills here.

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