Macquarie Anglican Grammar School

At Macquarie the education doesn’t end at graduation – it merely expands. This ethos is nowhere more evident than in the school’s growing mentoring program, where past students return not just to reminisce but to illuminate the path forward for those who come after them.

The program, designed to connect the accomplished with the aspiring, has become a dynamic extension of Macquarie’s mission: to cultivate resilient young people who make a meaningful impact in the world.

Take two Macquarie Class of 2020 students Ruthvik Gundapeneni and Wusulu Yamba, for example. Ruthvik, now in his fifth year of medicine at the University of New South Wales is completing his clinical placement at Coffs Harbour and Wusulu has embarked on the University of Wollongong’s Rural Medicine program, based in Bowral. Their journeys – marked by dedication and success – stand as powerful testaments to what a Macquarie education can yield.

In Term 1, via Zoom, these alumni met with Harmeen W., Year 10 and Precious N., Year 11, offering insights, encouragement, and a glimpse into the possibilities that lie ahead. This exchange is emblematic of the program’s alumni arm: to bridge past and present, fostering a network where talent, ambition, and guidance intersect.

More than just a career compass, the mentoring program is steadily establishing itself as a pillar of Macquarie culture – a tradition where past students remain invested in the school’s future. Whether through one-on-one mentorship, guest speaking engagements, or simply sharing their stories, alumni continue to reinforce the school’s enduring impact. And as this tradition flourishes, so too does Macquarie’s influence –stretching far beyond its campus, across industries, and indeed, across the globe.

Mrs Rachel Hurford