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The organisation\u2019s website and social media platforms inform and connect alumni. The organisation also organises regular reunion dinners in Liverpool and London as well as other social events.<\/li><li>Career development \u2013 members of the Friends of St. Mary\u2019s are encouraged to provide departing pupils, undergraduates, graduates and those in job transition with access to informal advice, guidance and support whenever they need it. This can include work experience, mentorship and even long-term employment opportunities.<\/li><li>Business opportunities \u2013 the Friends organisation is working to establish a business&nbsp;network that will enable St. Mary\u2019s alumni to connect with each other to explore, establish and benefit from joint business opportunities.<\/li><li>Fundraising \u2013 Friends of St. Mary\u2019s also provides a focus for fundraising activities to support the long-term development of the school and benefit current and future pupils.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Friends of St. Mary\u2019s organisation was established in 2007 as the successor to the school\u2019s previous alumni organisation, St. Mary\u2019s Old Boys. 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