Volume 28 No.2 August 2018

Toowoomba Fidelis in Omnibus The School welcomed Harry Hornery during his recent visit back to from California, USA. Harry left TGS a year ago to attend Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana to pursue a Basketball career. His team has just won the CIF State Championship. At 6ft8 Harry is one of the tallest on the team; year 7 student Owen Austin couldn't get close.

From the Headmaster...... 2 From the President...... 21 The New Certificate of Education...... 4 Old Boy News...... 22-30 ANZAC Day Service...... 5 Centenary of the GPS...... 6 Volume 28 No.2 August 2018 Editor: Grammar School Publications Department Latin Club...... 7 Photography: TGS Publications Contribution to Community Service...... 8-10 Department and various students and staff members & Mr Wes McRae New Glen McCracken Sports Centre...... 12 Front Cover: Old Hall by night Participation in GPS Sport...... 13-14 featuring the Margery Hobbs Memorial Windows donated to the Old Boys Professional Rugby Careers...... 15 School by Mr Graham Hobbs. (TGS 1949-1952) Old Boys Professional Football Careers...... 16 Student Achievements...... 17 Toowoomba Grammar School Fidelis in Omnibus O'Callaghan Cup Success...... 18 A publication of Toowoomba Grammar School PO Box 2900, Toowoomba Qld 4350 From the Junior School...... 19-20 24 Margaret Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Tel: 07 4687 2500 Fax: 07 4687 2582 Email: [email protected] Web: www.twgs.qld.edu.au Cricos Registration No: 00525D ABN 86 510 299 250 Incorporating Balliwanga, the newsletter of the Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys’ Association Inc. Email: [email protected] Web: www.tgsoba.org.au ABN 38 614 918 181

www.twgs.qld.edu.au Download the TGS App Toowoomba Grammar School @toowoombags From the Headmaster

Dear Readers,

Many of you would know that for nearly two John D. Thompson (at School 1937-1939). Mr I wasn’t a scholar, I was more interested in playing years in my spare time I have been writing Thompson was 85 years of age when he was and football. I was more interested in playing about aspects of the School’s history. This is in interviewed by Mr Winn and his anecdotes are sport than learning bloody sums and Algebra. preparation for the final copy to be presented highly amusing. A sample follows: When I did senior I was only doing four subjects to the School’s Board of Trustees with a deadline “I was Thompson 1 (that is Thompson number so I didn’t come to school until 10:30 or 11:00 o’clock. of February 2025. This seems like a long way one) as my brothers also came here. We had our I had a sweetheart in my Uncle Duncan’s shop and I off but the research is time consuming and Assemblies in the big old classroom (now Old Hall). used to go and see her before school. necessarily rigorous. The history of the School We had Assemblies here every Friday and they would My teacher ‘Lou’ would say to me: ‘Thompson, will be chronicled from year to year from 1875 read out ‘Thompson 1, Saturday’ I would have to out here, and he would give me an envelope to go to 2025 and will represent my gift to the School come back and work on Saturday for detention. to the bank to find out his balance. So I would ride in my retirement years to celebrate the School’s When I first arrived the Headmaster was ‘Boss’ my bike down to the National Bank and present the sesquicentenary or 150-year anniversary of its Roberts. We played up but he was fair. Once I made envelope to the teller and the teller would say – oh foundation. A large part of the a stink bomb (rotten egg gas) not again. As I was coming back up the driveway work will be a continuation out of iron filings and sulphuric from the bank one day, the Boss (the Headmaster) of the excellent work by the acid and put it in an ink well. The was standing outside so I hid behind the tree so late Mr John Winn who was Master, Tibby Martin, said who ‘Harry’ couldn’t see me. And ‘Lou’ would say to me: a long-standing and highly was responsible for this outrage? ‘Why have you been so long?’ and I replied: ‘Well Sir, I respected teacher at the School I owned up and he sent me to was hiding from the Headmaster.’ And Sir said back to and later our School Historian. the Headmaster Boss Roberts. me: ‘Good boy.’ To date the School has had ‘Bend over Thompson, 8 wacks At Mrs Fleming’s tuckshop on the corner of four major pieces of historical on the backside.’ Mr Winn then Margaret and Mary Streets you could keep an research – The Queensland asked Mr Thompson did this do account. In those days we used to buy a donut for Great Public Schools – A History, him any harm? Mr Thompson three pennies, the next day they were a day old so you written by T. Max Hawkins replied: ‘Hell no; I finished here could buy them for one penny and she would put (Jacaranda Press 1965); the as a bloody gentleman. My word how much we owed in the book and we would pay centenary year celebration Board of Trustees Reports 1938-1958 I’ve got happy memories of my every Friday. Toowoomba Grammar School time here.’ Mr Thompson referred to the classrooms in 1875-1975: A Centenary History written by Rupert I got my colours in my first year as a squirt in the main heritage building (School House). He Goodman (Downs Printing Co. 1976); the Register cricket and football (which was almost unheard recalled: Mr Tibby Martin had his classroom here. (1877-1995) compiled and edited by Mr Graeme of at the time), all due to the sportsman Duncan Next door was Lou Hatherell for Algebra; Joe Scott Ainsbury (the then TGS School Registrar) and the Thompson who was my uncle who taught me to was opposite, teaching Geography and Bookkeeping; 125 year celebration of TGS History, Still Playing the play sport. the ‘Boss’ was upstairs. He taught Latin and other Game, written by Mr John Winn. In those days we used to get the train to , languages. The Chemistry Lab was out the back with My research involves the various School stay at the YMCA in Edward Street and there were Mr Hassler. Pud Heenan had the Physics lab. And the Magazines from 1904 (we have every School only about four or five schools in the GPS competition baths (school outdoor swimming pool) was out the Magazine from 1904); the minutes of every Board – I remember Nudgee, BBC, State High and Southport. back. There was no gymnasium and upstairs in the of Trustees meeting since the late 1880s; the Mr ‘Lou’ Bill Hatherell was my rugby coach. He main building was the dormitory for the boarders.” written work from the sources listed above and would say to me: ‘Thompson, go off home and see As Headmaster I am deriving considerable discussions with many Old Boys. The assistance my wife and see if you can borrow two pound from enjoyment from my research into the history of of the volunteer staff in the School Museum has her and my coat and tell her that I have a meeting the School. I am committed to retaining the very been gratefully appreciated and will continue to this afternoon down at the Post Office Hotel. So he many positive traditions of this great School but be as I progress with the project. To give you a and old ‘Pud’ Heenan would then get into their old car am also cognisant of the fact that some tradition sample of the different world in which the School and drive to Margaret Street and drink rum. Next day has been negative such as the bullying which and its students and staff operated decades ago, I ‘Lou’ would be back at the School in the classroom occurred in decades past. It is my wish, and that offer the following for your amusement. and his face would be red and he would say to the of all of the staff, to attempt to ensure that these In the School Museum is an audio recording boys: ‘You may revise, there will be no screaming, I negative occurrences are never repeated. of an interview between the former Master Mr want complete quietness in the class.’ He was a great John K. Winn (as School Historian) and Old Boy fella, old Lou. Peter B Hauser Headmaster

2 Mayoral Morning Tea For Leaders

Every year the Mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council, Councillor Paul Antonio, hosts a morning tea for Primary and Secondary School Student Leaders.

Whilst the Mayor is not an Old Boy of Toowoomba Grammar School he is still very proud to be associated with the School as his father (Kevin J Antonio) attended TGS (1953) as did the Mayor’s son Craig Antonio (1990-1991).

Mayoral Morning Tea for Secondary Leaders Mayoral Morning Tea for Junior Leaders

Mayor Paul Antonio (centre) and another connection to the School is Councillor Pictured from L- R: TGS Junior School Teacher Mrs Lucy MacFarlane; Councillor Geoff McDonald (far left) who attended TGS 1984-1988. Pictured from L- R: Nancy Sommerfield; Joel Ewing, School Captain of the Junior School; Mayor Toowoomba Regional Councillor Geoff McDonald; Prefect, Sam Hicks (Year 12); Paul Antonio; Mark Armstrong, School Vice Captain of the Junior School; and Senior Boarder Prefect, Matthew Price; The Mayor of the Toowoomba Regional Councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan Council, Councillor Paul Antonio; Prefect, Max Manassero (Year 12); Mr John Anderson (Deputy Headmaster); Councillor Nancy Sommerfield.

Harry Cottle From strength to strength

Many TGS parents and young Old Boys may remember the story of Harry Cottle. He was a Year 12 student in 2017 who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in July last year. His Year 12 cohort rallied together and made the ultimate ‘Get Well Card’, a YouTube video that went viral. Harry said that the TGS video gave him the tenacity to cope with the severe pain he experienced during his post-operation hospital stay. He endured a seven-hour operation to remove the tumour and thankfully it was successful. Harry is a keen NRL supporter and his Boyce Day Housemaster, Mrs Gabrielle Battersby, contacted his favourite team, the Storm, and told them of Harry’s ordeal. They were kind enough to send Harry a signed jersey of the 2017 Storm team. They also went on to win the 2017 NRL Grand Final. Harry was able to return to the School in Term 4 to complete his Year 12 studies. He is currently on a ‘Gap Year’ at the New Beacon School in Sevenoaks, England. If you wish to view Harry Cottle’s TGS video go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDZw7nOXWD4

3 Director Of Studies

UpdateOn The Introduction To The New Queensland Certificate Of Education (QCE)

2019 will be a year of transition with our understanding of the attributes, development There will be a lot of focus on external last group of Year 12 students sitting the and marking of quality assessment for these assessments as we approach Term 4 in 2020. Queensland Core Skills test and working new syllabuses. Every General subject in Year 12 will have towards an Overall Position (OP) and our The current Year 10 cohort will be the three pieces of internal assessment and one first group of Year 11 students undertaking first group studying for the new QCE. They piece of external assessment written by the their studies towards the new QCE. Students may have already started to notice changes. QCAA. While not diminishing the importance will no longer sit the Queensland Core Skills A number of subjects have introduced new of the external assessments, it is important to (QCS) scaling tests, but, if on an academic content and started assessing using the note a key difference between the external pathway, will work towards an Australian structure of the new Senior Subjects. This assessments under the Queensland system Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). The QCE is includes using numerical results to represent as compared with the southern States. The the internationally recognised certification achievement against standards. New external assessments in Queensland will not of successful secondary school completion terminology has been introduced; instead of be used to scale the results of the internal and forms part of the Australian Qualifications marking schemes of marking criteria, they are assessments. Every student will know their Framework; every student, irrespective likely to have come across Instrument Specific cumulative result out of 75 (most subjects) or of whether they are on an academic or Marking Guides (ISMGs). While they may 50 (Maths/ Science subjects) per cent before vocational pathway, is eligible to receive a not be aware of the change, all assessment they sit their external assessment. This result QCE. items are written to include the cognitive will not be scaled by their performance on Students following a vocational pathway verbs; verbs which direct the student how the external assessment. will not receive an ATAR. As the ATAR is a to answer the question. The cognitive verbs Toowoomba Grammarians should feel tool purely for the determination of tertiary are shared across every syllabus; students will confident as they move to the new courses entrance, those students not intending to know what is required when they see the of study and work towards the new QCE. go directly to university but are intending to verb and analyse whether it is in an English, The calculation of the ATAR will be based on pursue a trade, enrol in a TAFE qualification Art or Maths problem. their performance within the subjects of their or proceed straight into the workforce do not The current Year 10 students will have choice and not on a more arbitrary scaling require an ATAR. However, as long as they the opportunity to undertake new subjects instrument. Already the boys are sitting many meet the requirements for the QCE, they will introduced into the curriculum offered examinations in preparation for their Year receive this important qualification. at Toowoomba Grammar School. These 12 study in 2020 and beyond. The teaching The staff at Toowoomba Grammar include the study of two new subjects, staff feel that the boys are already very well School are well prepared for the transition Psychology and Engineering, in their Senior prepared for the forthcoming changes in to the new course of study. The Queensland Years. We are also introducing two new curriculum and assessment. The effective Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) vocational offerings. Essential Maths (which preparation of the boys is complemented by has rewritten all General Senior Syllabuses. was previously called Pre-Vocational Maths) the thorough and professional preparation Every teacher of a Senior subject has had will be offered for the first time. We are also of the new courses and assessment by the face-to-face training in the implementation offering Certificate III (Year 11) and Certificate teachers. We anticipate and look forward to a of their new syllabus. Every teacher has also IV (Year 12) in Fitness for those students smooth transition. engaged in a series of accreditation courses looking for a career in the fitness industry created by the QCAA to ensure a shared when they complete school. Dr Alison Young Director of Studies

Toowoomba Grammarians should feel confident as they move to the new courses of study and work towards the new QCE.

4 TGS Year 10 students paying tribute to the TGS ANZAC Day Service Old Boys who lost their lives in World War II.

It could not have been a more perfect day for our School ANZAC Commemorations which were held on Tuesday, 24 April in conjunction with Grandparents’ Day.

Proud Grandparents, some displaying medals on their chest, filled In a very touching tribute 125 Year 10 students placed flags the marquees on Old Boys’ Memorial Oval and overflowed onto against crosses that represented the TGS Old Boys who lost their The Terraces, which was a sea of blue and gold. lives during World War II. Next year we will undertake the same It is always a special opportunity to have the generations practice but acknowledge the fallen from WWI. come together to recognise the sacrifices made, not just The stillness was broken by the spectacular Warbird flyover during World War 1 but right through to the current conflicts in that was kindly organised by the Zuccoli-Handley family, and Afghanistan. the occasional whir of a military helicopter overhead, which only Older family members can share their stories, some of which added to the poignancy of the ceremony. may be tragic, but it is in this way that we will come closer to On ANZAC Day, Wednesday 25 April, 290 of our boarders understanding the horror, heartache and heroism of these brave attended the Dawn Service, together with a number of dayboys men and women. and staff. Various cadets mounted the cenotaph during a service The Cadets’ polished display is testament to the hard work conducted at the Mothers’ Memorial, where the Headmaster and commitment of these young men and women, under the laid a wreath in recognition of those TGS Old Boys who paid the guidance of staff member Mrs Ann Hallam, and their performance ultimate sacrifice in various wars. Our Cadet Unit, Queensland’s was to be commended as they stood stoic under the blazing sun longest-serving cadet unit and one predating the foundation of before our Guest of Honour, Captain Geoff Quinn, who was the the Australian Armed Forces, marched during the main parade. former Officer Commanding of TGS Cadet Unit. We may never fully appreciate what our veterans endured, For the first time the School recognised Old Boys from the but ANZAC Day reinforces our sense of community, comradery, Korean War (Private Douglas McEwen), Vietnam War (Captain humility and respect – all of which are important values of Kenneth Wilfred Bade) and the Afghanistan Conflict (Private Toowoomba Grammar School. Timothy Aplin).

5 The Centenary The Story of the Great Public Schools' Of The GPS Association (GPS) Association of Queensland.

For the last 100 years the GPS has contributed for the challenges and adventures that await the Association and the schools therein. In the to the advancement of overall educational them when they leave school, whatever they preface to his book, The Queensland Great and sporting excellence in greater Brisbane may be. Public Schools, T Max Hawkins ponders the and beyond, serving the Gold Coast, Every period of history presents enormous purpose of GPS schools. “To me the important Toowoomba and Ipswich. The Association challenges and exciting opportunities. In many factor in a GPS school is the aim not so much provides a healthy and social opportunity cases it is the solid, foundational, behind the at tremendous scholastic achievements or fine for large numbers of students to take part in scenes work of the GPS that has made the sporting prowess, but to fit youth to take a an extensive range of sporting and cultural difference in the lives of the boys who have proper place in society in adult life. Educators activities. been through its ranks. The philosophies of should be seeking the overall good qualities The GPS Association was founded as World team work, healthy competition, of celebrating of a student, not merely looking for brilliance, War One drew to a close. The first secretary both happy victories and honourable defeats intelligence and ambition. Leadership, integrity was Norman Connal who served from 1918 have produced generation after generation and co-operation are some of the most until 1928. The first GPS school of boys who carry these values into valuable factors which should be brought out”. communities were filled adulthood. The fellowship of a When one looks at the great records of with optimism, eager GPS school goes beyond the GPS schools, right back to the early days, it to play their part in the school gates. is evident in generation after generation that the burgeoning The bonds that are the ideals of an overall education are being state with its formed last forever. accomplished, every day. bustling river The This centenary celebration recalls all port city, much centenary year the tens of thousands of students who have like today, of 2018 is an graduated from GPS schools and made their with thriving extraordinary way through life, holding the values instilled markets, time to be alive. in them at school close as they did, and still busy wharves, There is both do. Embracing opportunities and overcoming and booming much to be learnt challenges, the last hundred years of the GPS dance halls and and much to be have been extraordinary. And the member theatres. done. Through an schools are just getting warmed up. A bird's eye view from the The opportunity balcony of School House. extensive activities to take part in sporting program, the Association Written by Ms Victoria James, and cultural activities seeks to promote the pursuit of GPS Centenary Communications Lead between the nine GPS schools excellence, teamwork and leadership has always been important. A school team through outstanding coaching by teachers and and a match against another school instils co- others who are equipped with the necessary operation, team work, leadership and service. skills and experience to nurture and inspire our These fundamental values have always been young people. important to the GPS and served the GPS It’s no surprise that the unyielding values community well when the devastating effect of all the GPS schools, the extraordinary of the Great Depression of the 1930s was felt commitment, resilience, dedication, effort, by all. courage, rivalry, support, pride and fellowship The Second World War also took its toll, have produced outstanding students who and many of the boys who attended GPS have grown into schools were called to serve Australia in the remarkable people. Second World War, many giving their lives for There is enough their country. For those who returned, life was GPS history to celebrate forever changed, and we honour them all. and share to fill The GPS schools are as committed today as many books. Indeed, they were during the depression of the 1930s fascinating books have and the war in the 1940s to preparing students been written about

6 Latin Club

The study of Latin was part of the curriculum offered by Toowoomba Grammar School as far back as the 1880’s (the other languages were English, Greek, French and German). School reports indicate that Latin was compulsory in 1915. In the 1940’s one or more girls from Fairholme College attended Latin classes held at our School, taught by the Headmaster Mr ‘Harry’ Roberts. Sometime in the 1960’s the study of Latin was discontinued but was reintroduced in 1982. It was then a compulsory study in Year 8 until 2000 and could be studied as an elective until 1995. Nowadays, for the second successive year, a group of boys voluntarily attend the Latin Club whereby they meet once a week during lunchtimes under the guidance of teacher Mr Michael Cox and supported by Languages teacher, Mrs Tanya Stinson. The boys' intellectual curiosity and efforts are to be commended.

First XI Football

Pictured below is the First XI Football team which came fourth in the GPS competition this year. One memorable game was against Brisbane Boys’ College as the scoreboard indicates.

7 TGS Boys Contributing To The Wellbeing Of Others Toowoomba Grammar School Supports Prevention Of Domestic Violence

TGS has joined forces with national charity organisation Mothers of Boys (MOB) to promote the awareness of the prevention of domestic and family violence. With both organisations focussed on boys, it is only fitting that the two groups support each other with this important and timely initiative. Headmaster, Mr Peter Hauser, was a guest speaker at MOB’s inaugural Toowoomba event in May, raising funds for awareness of the prevention of domestic violence. This year’s charity recipient from MOB was the Red Rose Foundation, a national charity which has been formed to actively work towards ending domestic violence deaths in Australia. The School also continues its support of White Ribbon Australia. In November 2016 the School signed an agreement with White Ribbon to be a participant school in their campaign to stop violence against women. This has included various addresses in Assembly and also fund- raising activities such as the annual White Ribbon Gift (an all-age 100m handicap) which is held as part of the House Track and Field Carnival. The need for all young men to take action to stop domestic violence Starters ready for the White Ribbon Gift. has also been reinforced with a Boarders’ Christmas in July Dinner.

Shave For A Cure Over $12,000 has been raised by ten Toowoomba Grammar School boys participating in The World’s Greatest Shave. The funds raised give people affected by blood cancer practical and emotional support they need and funds vital research that will save lives. The charity is particularly close to the School’s heart this year with student Peter Rathie in Year 9 currently undergoing treatment in Brisbane for Leukaemia. The School community wishes Peter all the very best.

Back Row L-R: Ben Donohoe, Will Scorer, Samson Ryan Front Row L-R: Tom Dolzan, Joe Lederhose, Lachlan Vary, Max Dent

8 TGS is Icing On The Cake For Hospital Foundation Toowoomba Hospital Foundation received a The boys are well aware that breast much needed boost for their Breast Screen cancer will affect one in eight women Toowoomba Project in May. The TGS boys throughout their lives and they wanted to sold cupcakes for Mothers’ Day to raise show their support by raising funds for Breast money for the Foundation. The cakes were Cancer Research. kindly donated by Homestyle Bake, with the L-R Senior Dayboy Prefect, Adrian Irwin, Toowoomba Hospital Foundation students icing them with pink frosting as a CEO, Alison Kennedy and Joanne McSweeney from Homestyle Bake symbolic gesture for Breast Cancer Awareness.

L-R Joe Marshall TGS Lends A Hand To and Sam Webster Rosies With the cold winter blast hitting Toowoomba, the TGS boys spared a thought for the homeless and those less fortunate in Toowoomba. In May a number of TGS students volunteered to help prepare, cook and serve meals as well as spend some time with Rosies Friends on the Street. The boys donated five dozen sausages, five dozen strips of bacon, bread rolls, onion and sauce, along with apples, bananas and pears to give Rosies patrons a boost as they head into the colder months. A number of BBQs are organised every year by the boys for Rosies Friends on the Street.

9 TGS Ensures Nursing Home Residents Are Not Forgotten ANZAC Day is a time of reflection and TGS ensures that opportunity is available for the elderly residents of Tri-Care Nursing Home.

Six students, in World War 1 uniforms, conducted a full Commemorative ANZAC Service at Tri-Care on ANZAC Day, an activity they have organised for the last four years. The Tri-Care Activities Officer, Lindy Lawrence, writes: “We have a lot of residents who would dearly love to attend the ANZAC Services, however aren’t able to get there due to various health issues. This gives them a chance to participate in a live ANZAC Service which is really important to them; it just means so much because it’s like a living link to history for them.” Left: Ben Peacock at the Tri-Care Nursing Home service. Top right: Tri-Care It is a tradition of the School to be heavily involved with ANZAC Day, resident Lorna MacAulay with TGS student Fraser Tennent. Bottom right: Students having provided the Vigil for the Toowoomba Dawn Service since 1923. conduct a small Anzac Service for Tri-Care residents.

TGS Musicians ‘Rock’ Bupa Aged Care

Forty-seven TGS Junior School boys delighted always enjoy the performance,” said Tracey show. It’s a really special social opportunity for the residents of Bupa Aged Care in May with Lange, Bupa General Manager. “They love many of the residents who may not get to see a concert performance. This included various seeing the young boys singing and having a their own grandchildren regularly” said Ms ensemble groups and choristers. “Residents chat with them during morning tea after the Lange.

Year 6 students Jackson Smiddy and Sam Junior School Choir perform for Bupa Young TGS students brighten the day of one of Lawrence help Audrey Holmes celebrate her residents. the Bupa residents. 89th birthday during the Bupa visit. Old Boys Advising On Medical School Admissions

Toowoomba Grammar School was very grateful to receive the assistance from two ‘young’ TGS Old Boys now studying Medicine at James Cook University who flew back from to address Year 12 students who are interested in studying medicine. Shalin Parikh (2013-2017) and Sachin Joshi (2007-2015) explained the nature of the UMAT examination and life as a medical student to a small group of students from TGS and girls from Fairholme College, The Glennie School, St Ursula’s College and St Saviour’s College.

10 Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Of The Year

Fancy being required, or finding the necessary time, to read 72 books in less than one year whilst also holding a demanding full-time professional job.

These books were not children’s stories but most were 300-600 page novels. This was the task of Toowoomba Grammar School Junior School Librarian, Ms Michelle Worthington, who had the honour of being selected as a Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards judge. Ms Worthington was one of only three judges, and the only Queenslander, on the panel for the CBCA Book of the Year for Older Readers aged 13-18 years, books for mature readers. She was selected from more than 200 nominations Australia-wide. The Junior School boys of Toowoomba Grammar School are the obvious beneficiaries of Ms Junior School Librarian, Ms Michelle Worthington Worthington’s experience and passion for reading.

TGS Thanks Graham Woolacott and Welcomes Christina Onley, New Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

In 2007 when Graham Woolacott was appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer (and an administrative responsibility as Secretary to the School’s Board of Trustees) he was only the sixth person to hold this role since the School’s foundation in 1875.

Graham Woolacott held the office with the University of Queensland before qualifying distinction for over ten years, having retired as a Chartered Accountant. Early in her career in April 2018. The School is delighted to note she worked as an Auditor with Ernst & Young that the Woolacott name continues in the staff and Suncorp Metway Bank in Brisbane. Her register as Graham (and Teresa’s) son Ben, a career advanced in accounting as a Financial TGS Old Boy (2000-2004), is on staff as a Junior Accountant, Chief Accountant, Project School Teacher, currently teaching a Year 6 Manager and Finance Manager. class. Mrs Onley has transferred to Toowoomba The School welcomes Mrs Christina Onley Grammar School from her role as the General as the new Chief Financial Officer. Christina has Manager – Finance & IT with Murrumbidgee a most impressive professional background, Irrigation Ltd, in Griffith, NSW. This is the largest graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from private irrigation company in Australia.

Mrs Christina Onley, Toowoomba Grammar School's Chief Financial Officer

11 New Glen McCracken Sports Centre

With the construction of the new Sports Centre comes unprecedented opportunities for TGS Basketballers to engage with a redesigned and restructured program that caters to the development of boys across all skill levels and abilities.

BASKETBALL addition to coaching volleyball at the GPS level Director of Basketball Kabe Cicolini says Eric also is engaged in coaching volleyball in “Having two additional courts that have been the Darling Downs through Future Stars and constructed to an international standard, and Rising Stars programs held respectively by the introduction of a coaching staff that includes Volleyball Queensland and Volleyball Australia. former international, national, state league, Upon reviewing the new stadium Eric says “It is North American collegiate and professional great to have a centre to facilitate all year round experience, allows our boys to pursue their training with three nationally competitive courts, Director of Cricket, Mr Ben Schuhmacher passion on-court in greater volume and with huge spectator arena to promote the game and greater outcomes. 2018 is the beginning of a new the ability to create a showcase centre court with FOOTBALL/SOCCER era for TGS Basketball and the new Sports Centre seating capacity for several hundred.” “The new Sports Centre will prove to be a is the foundation that supports our new standard boon for football within Toowoomba Grammar of performance.” School. The addition of the artificial training surface will allow for skill and small game development all year round. The addition of extra Futsal courts will see our end of year competition cater for more boys, particularly boarders, adding to the growth of their skills and gameplay.” - Director of Volleyball, Mr Eric Smith Director of Football, Mr Peter Broadfoot.

Director of Basketball, Mr Kabe Cicolini CRICKET Our Director of Cricket, Mr Ben VOLLEYBALL Schuhmacher says “The TGS Cricket program is Teacher of Science in the Senior School, entering an extremely exciting phase. The new Mr Eric Smith will now combine his teaching Cricket facility has six indoor cricket wickets with duties with that of inaugural Director of full run up and high ceilings which are excellent Volleyball. Eric has been associated with for skill development of batters and bowlers. The Director of Football, Mr Peter Broadfoot volleyball in the School since he commenced facility, which can be converted into an open at TGS in 2003 and has a great passion for space suitable for fielding drills is accessible all the game. Most years Eric supervises a group year round. The new facility will be aided by of TGS volleyballers which competes in the specialist coaches and video feedback analysis Australian Schools’ Volleyball Championships across all age groups. The Sports Centre will also held in Melbourne in December as well as act as an excellent wet-weather option across the Date Claimer for all: the Queensland Volleyball Schools’ Cup in TGS cricket program.” The official opening of the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Toowoomba. In Glen McCracken Sports Centre will take place on Sunday, 16 September at 11:00am. All Welcome.

12 Maximum Sporting Participation by TGS Boys

In Edition One of Omnibus this year we devoted considerable throwing, kicking, catching or jumping; and they lack the confidence, ability and motivation to attention to the School’s Performing Arts and Cultural Programs. move and to be physically active.” In one of the largest studies of its kind In this edition of Omnibus you will note educational achievement. Children who play in the world, a team at the University of greater exposure to sporting participation and sport have improved cognitive development, has tracked for over 30 achievement. This is to illustrate the School’s are more attentive at school, and achieve better years Australian children’s ‘physical quotient’, well-rounded education offered to the boys academic results. Sport also teaches children a measure of physical fitness and skill levels. with a focus on academic endeavour; music, critical life skills such as teamwork, fair play Their work shows that Australian children’s drama and the arts; and involvement in sport and resilience, which are important drivers of fitness has declined, with the average child in and the outdoors. success as an adult.” (Source – The Australian 2015 finishing 250 metres behind the average One of the goals of Toowoomba Education Reporter, Term 2, 2018, pg. 25). Active child in the 1980s over a 1.6km run, and Grammar School is to involve the boys in participation in sport appears to be now more their scores for basic physical skills, such as sporting activity. The Sport Business and crucial than ever before. Larratt continues: throwing, catching, kicking, forward rolls and Strategic Partnerships General Manager “Increasingly Australian children are failing to handstands, have declined further than fitness of the Australian Sports Commission, develop the skills required to become physically levels. Mr Andrew Larratt, has been quoted as literate. They are unable to perform basic saying: “Sport plays a positive role in children’s fundamental movement skills such as running,

Rugby Catch Up In Tokyo – Reds v Sunwolves

Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys and former 1st XV players had time in Japan at the grounds of the Ricoh Black Rams Rugby Club for training before the match between the Reds and the Sunwolves in Tokyo. Old Boy Ricky Dumigan is the Head of Strength and Conditioning for the Black Rams in Japan.

L-R – (2006-2007); Ricky Dumigan (1990-1994); Hamish Stewart (2004-2015); and Harry Hoopert (2013-2015).

From the Director of Sport & Activities

The sporting programs on offer at all year levels and ability ranges. and in turn allow the individual to gain Toowoomba Grammar School are indicative of The development of our students is both self-confidence and resilience when our approach to boys’ education in that we aim based in promoting these core components faced with difficult circumstances. This is to educate the ‘whole’ student across all facets within all facets of the sports programs; one of the reasons why sport at TGS remains of the educational sphere. As a School, we training sessions, match days, coach so popular. Lessons learnt on the field look to develop young men of character and feedback, peer-to-peer feedback and the transfer to those necessary in life. This mass there can be no better arena to achieve this like. These elements are critical in fostering engagement in sport by the student body than in the sporting arena. The components of an environment of personal development provides a refreshing opportunity to witness teamwork, resilience, resolve, independence as well as one of team camaraderie and the emergence of ‘true’ leaders particularly and interdependence are the cornerstones in culture. TGS coaches are encouraged to have with those at a ‘C’ and ‘D’ level whose skill all our programs and with it comes the active conversations with their players that revolve acquisition is still developing but whose and continued participation of students across around how to deal with success and failure leadership qualities are second to none.

13 Grand Grand Senior School Activities Senior School Sport Total Total

Adventure Club 21 Basketball 146

Big Band 22 Chess 31

Cadets 57 Cricket 426

Debating 56 Cross Country 80

Drama (TiGAA) 25 Football (Soccer) 355

Ensembles 59 Friday Night Basketball 34

Grammarphones 19 Rugby 543

Multi Media Club 2 Swimming 69

Musical Orchestra 32 Tennis 139

Orienteering 5 Triathlon 7

Photography 8 Tuesday Night Volleyball 80

R'n"B Band 10 Volleyball 203

Senior Choir 49 Total 2113

Tech Club 2 Activities Total 382

Writers Circle 15 Sports Total 2113

Total 382 Grand Total 2495

14 Professional Rugby Careers For TGS Young Old Boys

• Jonah Placid (2010-2012) – signed Super Rugby contract with • Markus Vanzati (2011-2012) – signed to move to the Western Melbourne Rebels in 2014; signed contract with French Top 14 Force in 2018. Was previously on a professional contract with the super club Toulon in 2017 Reds

• (2008-2012) – signed NRL contract with the Brisbane • Richard Manchee (2006-2010) – was appointed as match official Broncos in 2013; signed with Cronulla Sharks in 2016; represented for the Rugby Sevens – 2018 Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast) in 2015 – and also officiated at the World Rugby Sevens – Gold Coast

• Philip Potgieter (2010-2012 – 1st XV Captain) – signed with the • Four TGS Old Boys represented the in the 2018 Mazda Club in Japan in 2018 Super Rugby fixture against the Lions (South Africa) at Suncorp Stadium – Ruan and JP Smith (Year 11, 2006-2007); Hamish • Kane Boucaut (2006-2008) – signed contract with Hong Kong Stewart (2004-2015 – 1st XV Captain) and Harry Hoopert (2013- in 2016. Made his international test debut vs Russia 2015) in 2017. Also represented Hong Kong in 7s – debut in 2018 • Matthew Willshire (2015-2016) – signed with Taranaki and the • Ruan Smith (2006-2007, Year 11) – made his Super Rugby Chiefs (NZ) debut for the Western Force in 2012. Has represented the Force, and Reds in Super Rugby. Also played professionally for • Adam Deck (2011-2012) – Wellington Lions ITM Cup (NZ) Toyota Verblitz in Japan.

• JP Smith (2006-2007 – Year 11) – made his Super Rugby debut in 2014 for the Brumbies. Has also represented Western Province (Currie Cup); the (Super Rugby) and the Reds

Harry Hoopert – current Reds Hamish Stewart – current Reds

15 Professional Football Careers For TGS Young Old Boys The development of Football (Soccer) at Toowoomba Grammar School over the last decade has enabled a number of boys to pursue their sporting passion both overseas and within Australia. The following list is testament to the success of these young Toowoomba Grammarians and the quality of the School's Football Program.

UNITED STATES GERMANY • Martin Gorrie (2010-2011) University of Albany • Mitchell Hunter (2012-2013) Elversberg FC • Pierce Clark (2011-2015) Elversberg FC • Mitchell Golding (2010-2011) University of Mobile Alabama • Jackson Courtney-Perkins (2016) Elversberg FC • Adrian Eccles (2009-2010) West Virginia Wesleyan • Noah Jachmann (2012-2016) Elversberg FC • Will Kiers (2009-2014) Regis University – Denver SPAIN • Kyle Parish (2010-2015) Feather River College – California • Jack Campbell (2009-2013) Manlleu and Mollet • Mitchell McLeod (2010-2016) Feather River College – California • Matthew Hull (2008-2102) Pro-Direct Academy • Tim Zuyderwyk (2010-2017) Shepherd University, West Virginia AUSTRALIA • Chris McCarthy (2014-2016) Eckerd College – Florida • Ryan Ensor (2010-2014) Newcastle Jets • Pierce Clark (2011-2015) Newcastle Jets • Joe Scott (2013-2017) Feather River College – California • Mitchell Hunter (2012-2013) Newcastle Jets

BRAZIL ENGLAND • Nykodah Smith (2014-2015) Botafogo FC • Jordan Tucker (2008-2016) Doncaster Rovers

Chris McCarthy Kyle Parish

16 Student Achievements

The following represents just a sample of the boys’ involvement and achievements this year.

• Max Harrison (Year 10) competing in • Joshua Ridley (Year 12) having • A highly successful student rugby and the Under 17 years National Downhill considerable success in National cultural tour to the USA during the Term Mountain Bike event Gymnastics competitions Two holidays. • Cameron Shields (Year 12) is currently • Sam Southern (Year 10) finishing third leading the Australian Formula Four in the National Under 14 Steer Riding Motor Racing Championships competition. • Eli Adams (Year11) selected in the U16 • Aanan Shafiuddin (Year 7) gained third Australian Schoolboys’ Football team place in the 2018 Under 12 Queensland touring Japan in April Junior Chess Championship with five • Archie Craig (Year 9) achieving a top wins and two draws (one of these draws ten finish in the National Open Water was with the tournament winner). Swimming 5 km event • There has been numerous 1st places • Harry Mintram (Year 10) winning achieved by many boys in the recent the Australian Sub-Junior Single Barrel Toowoomba Eisteddfod • The School's U15 football team won the Championship in clay target shooting • Henry Reardon (Year 10) won four Queensland Championships in the Bill Turner Cup. The team will now compete • Angus Davey (Year 11) winning two national gold medals in the 15 year-old at the National Championships. national javelin titles boys Multi Class event in 50m Butterfly, • Lawson Howe (Year 9) has been selected the 50m Freestyle, the 50m Backstroke in the Queensland Junior Development and the Medley Relay at the Australian Team for Polo Cross Schools Swimming Championships in • Samson Ryan (Year 12) training with the Hobart. Brisbane Lions Under 18 Academy team • Bailey Harm (Year 5) won gold in • Thomas Kelk (Year 12) was awarded the Medley Relay for 10 year-old boys a 2018 Rugby Australia School Referee at the Australian Schools Swimming Scholarship – only eight awarded in Championships in Hobart. Queensland • Cooper Harm (Year 7) won silver in • Jeremy Bazley (Year 10) invited to the 12 year-old boys Medley Relay and • The School's Premier Chess team has participate in the Queensland Youth placed sixth in the 50m Backstroke won the Toowoomba Schools' Chess Parliament at the Australian Schools Swimming Championships for the 24th successive • Alex Aiga-Webb (Year 8) experiencing Championships in Hobart. year, as well its two previous GPS major success in motorcycle racing and • Macauley Adamson (Year 11) has been encounters (Ipswich Grammar and straight line speed trials selected to represent Australia at the Nudgee College). • Andrew and James Crothers celebrating Buenos Aires Junior Olympic Polo event black belts in the sport of tae kwon do in October.

Commonwealth Games Silver Medallist

TGS Old Boy, Matthew Denny (TGS 2011-2013) has followed his national representation at the 2016 Olympic Games (Rio de Janeiro) with a Silver Medal in the Hammer Throw event at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Matthew was Captain of the School’s Track and Field Athletics team in 2013.

17 O'Callaghan Cup Success

For the fifth consecutive year the Toowoomba Grammar School 1st XV has won the O’Callaghan Cup, with a 50-16 point victory over Downlands College on Saturday, 21 July.

The opening try went to fly-half Jake Sargood This Rugby Union match between in the fourth minute of play and set the Toowoomba Grammar School and trend for the match. TGS number eight Ronin Downlands College is steeped in tradition, Hassall scored a hat-trick dating back to the first of tries, two coming in the game in 1931. first half of the game, with It is the largest sporting centre, Lachlan Martyn also event in Toowoomba, crossing and setting a 31- drawing a crowd of 6,000 11 half-time score line. to 7,000 people, with this In the second-half, prop year’s match hosted by forward Tim Faingaanuku Downlands College. added to the TGS tally, The O’Callaghan Cup along with Dougal Gray win was the highlight and Nick Simpson when of a very successful day, they both crossed in the with eleven Rugby games final three minutes of play. played by the two rival Fly half, Jake Sargood schools covering divisions converted two from two Will Chaffey with Headmaster's from U13 up, and all eleven and Lachlan Martyn was grandson, Joshua matches were won by TGS. successful with three Toowoomba Grammar conversions from five attempts, to add to School thanks the Downlands College teams TGS’s final score. for their participation, spirit and fair play. The TGS Old Boys’ Association awarded Dougal Gray as their Man of the Match for his outstanding performance on the day.

Dougal Gray, Man of the Match and 1st XV Captain, Tom Cole.

Jubilant TGS boys rush the First XV

18 Junior School boys and staff experienced success in a range of endeavours during second term. Toowoomba Grammar School This included academic achievement along with success in music and sport. Our strong sense of community is created through various functions and events for parents, with our Mothers’ From the Junior School Day Breakfast being a highlight in May. The photographs tell the story.

Our winning Inter-House Regional Readers’ Cross Country Cup Team This is the second year in a row that the Junior School has won this competition. Congratulations to the boys on their success and thank you to Miss Michelle Worthington (Teacher Librarian) for her hours spent investing in the boys’ success.

Our winning Regional Readers’ Cup Team (L – R) Max Williamson, Congratulations to our 2018 Cross Country Champions and Runners Up. Jackson Smiddy, Oliver Clifford and Henry Paton.

Junior Tribe Choral Chess Success Eisteddfod Success One of our choirs, Tribe Junior, achieved some wonderful success at the Toowoomba Eisteddfod, taking out the First Place in their section for the second year in a row.

Boys involved in Chess continue to achieve some very pleasing results in local competitions. In second term, our boys won the IPSHA (Toowoomba) Chess Tournament. IPSHA stands for Independent Primary School Heads of Australia. (L – R) Henry Paton, Karan Mohan, Oliver Clifford and Charlie Meyer proudly holding the first place trophy.

19 By Scott Campbell Head of Junior School

Mothers’ Day Breakfast

Our annual Mothers’ Day Breakfast was held the Friday before Mothers’ Day in the Junior School Hall. This elegant sit down breakfast was enjoyed by both Junior School mothers and grandmothers and their sons (one of the many tables pictured above). (Right hand picture) Dr Punya Gamaralalage and her son, Nethul Manamperi enjoyed this valuable time together.

Pictured below are Rory Brimblecombe (Year 6 boarder) with his grandmother Mrs Rhondda Bridle (left) and his mother Mrs Linda Brimblecombe.

20 The Official Old Boys’ Newsletter

From the President Daniel Burrett (2001-2008)

As I write this, the Old Boys' reunion weekend The Headmaster’s presentation took the a small explosion when it makes impact). So is coming to a close for another year. Naturally Old Boys on a journey through time from on Bodgy Day he implanted the powder into in the ‘bye round’ of the regular GPS Rugby the 1940’s to the current day. It reflected the a drilled hole down the middle of a stick of Season it was in round 1, in the middle of a cold significant growth the School has undergone chalk, wiped it across the blackboard duster July! This year we focused on the Year of the 8’s and the wonderful achievements the School has and put it in several spots on the floor and and again had a great cross section of Old Boys recorded over this time. The Reunion weekend desk. The excitement was uncovered by an going all the way back to the 1940’s. We enjoyed ended with a School Tour on the Sunday unsuspecting maths teacher (possibly Alan the company of men who had attended morning. This was hosted by the Headmaster Morwood) who had a terrible habit of tapping the school over 70 years ago! Indeed, it was and Mr John Anderson (Deputy Headmaster) the chalk hard against the black board... Dear my own reunion year this year which simply and again was very well attended. With a new oh dear this gave off a large explosion, which compounded the fun as we reminisced about boarding house (Boyce/Taylor), the Museum, a was followed by the explosion given off by the a time gone by and revelled in the wonderful state-of the-art swimming pool & a magnificent duster and then when he picked up his books changes the School has undergone since we and imposing Sports Centre there was plenty for and stormed out of the room his footsteps too left. Old Boys and their respective families to see. created small explosions. The week-end started with a Welcome Thank you to Emily Smith and Jennifer Ron had several other funny stories Function at the School on Friday, 20 July. Over Fordyce for their abundance of organisation associated with Bodgy Day. Bodgy Day was 130 Old Boys and partners attended before behind-the- scenes to create this flawless stopped not long after Ron finished in 64. Ron they ventured onto their respective year group weekend. Special thanks to the Committee for was a Prefect in his last year of school and now reunions. This Friday function is open to all Old all their tireless work in running the reunion lives in Charters Towers.” Boys of the school, not just the ‘focussed year weekend itself. To the Headmaster, attending Thank you to James Doyle for organising group’. For future years, I encourage all Old Boys, and contributing so heavily to all three a great event. We can’t wait to get involved in irrespective of when they left the School, to functions, we thank you for your continued future reunions with the men from up north! come out and enjoy a night with other men of support of the Old Boys and the Association. In closing, I would like to encourage you the ‘blue & gold’. Whilst our own Toowoomba Function to attend the Old Boys' Association Business On the Saturday, Rugby was held at was taking place James Doyle (1972-1976) Breakfast on Friday, 12 October. Our guest Downlands for the traditional O’Callaghan Cup was busy hosting a reunion in Townsville speaker this year is the Honourable David and TGS had a great day winning every one of at a local restaurant. His special guest, Mr Littleproud (TGS 1992–1993), the Member the eleven games contested. The 1st XV was an Tim Kelly (current headmaster of Townsville for Maranoa. David is going to delve into the exciting game with TGS running away in the end Grammar, previously the Deputy Headmaster exciting position our region is in with the major to enjoy a 50-16 victory. The TGS Old Boys’ Player of Toowoomba Grammar 2007–2017) even said infrastructure projects currently on our doorstep. of the Match was tightly contested and a panel the old school grace prior to the meal. Naturally, there will be some anecdotes of his was needed to determine the winner. In the end time at TGS as well! we congratulate Year 11 student Dougal Gray, James included this in his report: I look forward to seeing and meeting with the flanker, whose strong running, deceptive “Ron Daniel (1961-1964), originally from Old Boys over the next few months. If you have speed and skill in producing turn overs was a Kaimkillenbun, was one of the first boarders to any queries about the TGS OBA, please do not significant difference between the two sides. move into Groom House after it was built, and hesitate to contact me directly. Given the rugby result, the Reunion lived in a boarding house near Fairholme while dinner that night was full of good cheer and they waited for the building to be finished. Daniel Burrett enthusiasm with over 210 people attending. The He also took great delight in describing the (2001-2008) men travelled from far and wide, with Perth and antics they would get up to on “Bodgy Day”. President TGS Old Boys' Association Papua New Guinea being amongst the furthest He was able to break into the chemistry lab travelled. 1968, 1998 & 2008 year groups were all and acquire the ingredients (ammonia and strongly represented. iodine crystals) for ‘touch powder’ (gives off

21 World War One and a TGS Old Boy

Some 358 Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys and staff (representing 80% of all those eligible) had voluntarily enlisted in World War Two; 63 of them paid the supreme sacrifice.

The current Head of the Information Processing acknowledged near to the launch of the webpage. 22 years and 5 months with A Company 26th and Management teaching Department at TGS When the Headmaster informed Mrs Hallam Battalion A.I.F. He was a school teacher at the is Mr Paul Barton. Together with his wife and about the finding of George Shepperd’s grave, time and worked for the Education Department daughter, they visited Adelaide Cemetery in Villers- he was told that she and other supervising teaching in Roma and Toowoomba. He proceeded Bretonneux in France in January as tourists. Whilst staff and TGS boys visited to Gallipoli in September 1915 walking around, Mr Barton found the grave of a TGS Adelaide Cemetery on the 2015 and was wounded with shrapnel Old Boy, George Joseph Shepperd MM. Adelaide Toowoomba Grammar School wounds to his face and was Cemetery is famous as the ‘Unknown Soldier’ was Battlefields Tour. Mrs Hallam evacuated back to Egypt. He removed from this cemetery and now rests in stated that the boys left a cross then proceeded to France where . by Second Lieutenant Shepperd’s he spent considerable time Another employee of the School, Cadet headstone and where another in and out of hospital. He was Officer Mrs Ann Hallam, has successfully obtained member of the TGS staff, Mr Ray later wounded again in action a government grant under the ANZAC Centenary Morgan CSM, read the speech in March 1917 and evacuated Grants to create a website outlining the service from Mr Paul Keating in 1983 for to England. He rejoined his Unit history of all Toowoomba Grammar School Old Remembrance Day as the TGS in 1918, was appointed 2nd Boys who fought in World War One. Research for boys and staff stood by the grave Lieutenant and received the 1915 this detailed website should be completed by the of the unknown soldier. Mrs Star, Victory Medal and George end of 2018 and will represent a most important Hallam recalled it was a bleak day Medal plus Military Medal. digital publication of both TGS history and with mist and low cloud on the George J. Shepperd was killed Australian military history. The School expresses its side of a hill and the atmosphere in action on 3 July, 1918. He was sincere thanks to Mrs Hallam for her efforts and the sent shivers down their spines. one of thirteen TGS Old Boys (and teacher Captain Commonwealth Government and the Toowoomba George Shepperd was educated at Hewitt) who served in the 26th Battalion. Grammar School Old Boys’ Association for funding Toowoomba Grammar School from 1906-1907. this project. Other significant helpers will be He was enlisted at Enoggera in May 1915 aged

Old Boy Presenting The Battalion Colours

Old Boy Lt. Joshua Dennis (99-07) of the 51st PS – Joshua Dennis is the Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment son of a former President of the (FNQR) was a selected member of the Ensign Toowoomba Grammar School Party presenting the Battalion Colours at the Old Boys’ Association, Craig Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux, France, Dennis (at TGS 1976-1979). this year. Joshua’s mother, Carolyn, The 51st Battalion FNQR has the only is a former member of the remaining direct Battalion lineage to the battle teaching staff at TGS from at Villers-Bretonneux. Josh was given this 2005 to 2016. opportunity due to his current posting to 51 More than 8,000 FNQR (Cairns). attendees, including During this trip Josh was also given the the Prime Minister of opportunity to visit the recently opened John Australia, attended the Monash Centre at Somme, France. dawn service, which This year was the 100th anniversary of was broadcast live from the re-capture of the French town of Villers- the Australian National Bretonneux by the Australians on ANZAC Day Memorial in Villers- in 1918. Bretonneux.

22 Obituaries

ERIC CHARLES “BUNNY” POWNE, MBE (at TGS 1944-47)

Eric Charles (Bunny) Powne was born in eventually built a service station and home in and the “Corrective Services Committee”, Charters Towers in 1929 and was schooled Bollon which they operated until retiring to followed. by correspondence before boarding at Toowooomba. Bunny was patron of the Charleville Toowoomba Prep then Toowoomba Bunny was an accomplished sportsman, School of the Air from 1977 to 1988. While Grammar School; initially in Beresford, a house playing in the Australian junior tennis he was deputy chairman of the Queensland which was owned by the then Headmaster, championships in Toowoomba in 1948, with Corrective Services Commission, the 1990 Mr H E Roberts, and which was situated Charlie Moore, where they were beaten in the floods in Charleville were the trigger to opposite the School in Margaret Street. Whilst semi-finals. establish Western Outreach Camps which, at the School, Bunny was Captain of Shooting Later, Bunny was to serve on the Balonne thanks to Bunny’s promotion, resulted in 11 in 1947, the year the team won the Great Shire Council as councillor and deputy permanent camps in western Queensland Public Schools’ Premiership (The Stephenson chairman, and he was also in charge of the towns that are still delivering beneficial Cup) immediately following the revival of that State Emergency Services in that area. He outcomes today. sport after World War II. He also broke School became the Queensland President, and Bunny’s assistance with establishing swimming records and ran the fastest 220 later the Federal President, of the Isolated sporting clubs in Aramac and Bollon is yards ever recorded on the School oval. Children’s Parents’ Association and he was well documented, and in the Australia Day When he left school Bunny graduated as a member of a committee to establish honours in 1977, he was awarded an MBE. a woolclasser from the School of Technology, Schools of Distance Education at Longreach Bunny passed away on 26 February 2018, then worked as a jackaroo at Jerilderie, and Charters Towers. His involvement on aged 88 years. He is survived by his children, NSW. He then went to work for his father at other committees such as “Education 2000”, Susan, Peter and Ian. Aramac and met and married his wife Eileen the “Priority Country Area Programme”, the before moving to the Bollon district. They “Government Feedlot Advisory Committee”

VICTOR GERALD COLLINS, AM (at TGS 1953-54)

Victor Gerald Collins (Gerry) was born the became a jockey, winning many races at served on the Board of the Mareeba Saleyards first child of Nan and Stan Collins in Cairns on country race tracks. Gerry went on to serve for an extended period. His involvement 24 July 1937 with a twin brother Ross, who as a committee member of several race clubs. with the development of Undara also saw sadly died at the age of eight years, a tragic Gerry met his wife of 54 years, Gillian, in him serve on several tourism boards such as time for the family. Gerry and his brother 1963 and they married in January 1964. Their Savannah Guides. David started their schooling at All Souls children, Nicola and Bram, joined the family In the Australia Day 2008 Honours Charters Towers and then later they attended and in 1967 they moved to Rosella Plains, Awards, Gerry Collins was fittingly awarded Toowoomba Grammar School. where they lived until it was sold in 1988. In Member (AM) in the General Division of the At the end of 1954 Gerry transferred that time Gerry was one of the pioneers of Order of Australia for his many contributions to Gatton College to undertake a Diploma aerial mustering after Collins Bros purchased to the areas in which he was involved. of Agriculture and Stock which he really an aircraft and later a helicopter. He served Gerry devoted a lot of time to his enjoyed. Then he went to to learn on the Etheridge Shire from 1969 to 1987 nine grandchildren whose progress he to fly, obtaining his private pilot’s licence. including nine years as Deputy Chairman. followed closely. He also spent many hours Gerry went to the stock camp at Spring Creek Gerry was also very active in agripolitics, researching the family’s history which was before he and his brother David moved to chairing a number of state and federal bodies. documented by Anne Smith of James Cook Echo Plains, a small block of 1300 acres on Then the family partnership developed a University and published in 2003. the Tully River, purchased for the purpose of tourism enterprise providing public visitation This obituary was compiled from the finishing bullocks bred at Spring Creek. to the Undara Lava Tubes, which had been eulogy written by his brother, Bruce Collins After eighteen months at Tully, Gerry a part of the Rosella Plains pastoral holding. (at TGS 1955-61) which we thank him for returned to Spring Creek as head stockman Gerry and Gillian moved to Yungaburra where sharing. where he proved to be a good leader of men. the Undara project consumed most of their He loved horses and country racing and he energy for a number of years. Gerry also

23 STEPHEN JOHN LIESEGANG (at TGS 1970-75)

Stephen Liesegang attended Toowoomba original themes. Grammar School after completing his primary After completing many murals in the education at Newtown State School. 1980s and 1990s throughout Queensland, BIRTHS, DEATHS, After graduation, Stephen’s passion for art Stephen started Straddie Online to showcase ENGAGEMENTS & MARRIAGES took him to the College of Art at Seven Hills the island’s attractions and beauty. This in Brisbane, where he graduated in Graphic included an art gallery, exhibiting the work Births and Fine Art. He was a gifted artist, inspired of local talents. He and his sister Brenda caricaturist and talented cartoonist. Papworth also became the proprietors of Ben Kalinowski (1999-2003) and Family trips to North Stradbroke Island the Whales Way Restaurant and Bar. His Julia, a daughter Matilda Margaret, in while growing up had a big impact on him, knowledge of Stradbroke Island became April 2018, second grandchild for Paul as it kick-started his love affair with the coast legendary, earning guest spots on television Kalinowski (on staff) and Margaret and particularly the islands. Stephen’s first shows such as Queensland Extra and Totally enterprise on the island was a T-shirt design Wild. and printing business whilst also working Stephen lost a long battle with illness on Deaths as Artist in Residence for the Gabba Dogs 13 January 2018. His final advice to loved John L Lupton (1955-56) magazine. He soon added sign writing ones was “to do whatever brings you the in July 2017 and logo design to his skill set and many most happiness”. Brent R T Acton (1990-92) businesses on Stradbroke Island still bear his in August 2017 James R Wirth (1961) in December 2017 Stephen J Liesegang (1970-75) in January 2018 EC "Bunny" Powne MBE (1944-47) TGS Cricket History in February 2018 Keith McVeigh (1947-48) in February 2018 Information Sought V Gerald Collins AM (1953-54) in March 2018 In preparation for the School's School has retained the 1st XI scorebook for Raka Rawali (1965-68) sesquicentennial celebrations in 2025, 1986 and those from 1988 until 2002 and in March 2018 the Headmaster has an agenda of further from 2004 to 2007. development of the School's history over So we are asking Old Boys if any of you Robert A Greenfield (1943-44) the first 150 years. As part of this agenda Mr might have any of the 1st XI scorebooks in March 2018 Hauser is keen to have the School's cricket between the early 1960s and 1985 and Murray Riches (1942-46) history thoroughly recorded. To this end he between 2008 and 2015 inclusive. If so, in March 2018 has asked Old Boy, Ivan Board (1961-64) to would you either deliver or mail it to the Donald A Hardwick (1948-49) assist with the development of this record. School or call the School so arrangements in April 2018 Ivan has been preparing files to record can be made for its collection? If you are in Philip A Lacaze (1942-46) such information as the School's: Greatest Brisbane you can ring Ivan on 0412 006 364 in May 2018 Bowlers, Batsmen and All-rounders and the to arrange collection. If you are interested century makers and bowlers who took five in any aspect of this research he will also be Lloyd A Crank (1944) wickets or more in an innings in GPS matches. happy to take your call. in May 2018 As you might appreciate these files are Douglas G Pullos (1948-49) considerable with a substantial amount of in July 2018 research having been undertaken. The Headmaster would also John Edgar (1958-61) However Ivan has run into a significant in July 2018 be most interested to hear lack of information in individual batting and Beau R Neal (2001-05) bowling scores. Much of this information from any Old Boys wishing in July 2018 was recorded in the School's Magazines to spend considerable time from 1904 until the early 1960s.Since then researching the School's Rugby the magazines for most years have provided highlights only, leaving a massive gap history in preparation for the Engagements concerning individual performances in the sesquicentenary. Tim Emery (1998-2002) School's cricket history. Fortunately, the to Kelly Ott in March 2018

24 I am currently volunteering my time as Chair of the College Council (the School Board) of Immanuel Lutheran College in Buderim and have occupied this role now for about eighteen months. This is a busy position, but I enjoy contributing to the College’s community in this manner and I continue to learn a lot about governance in the educational setting. On the recreational front, I am the drummer in a local garage/pub band called “M7”. We are a bunch of guys with day jobs who enjoy playing 70s, 80s and 90s rock music together. We play regular gigs Old Boy News around the Sunshine Coast and, occasionally, north Brisbane. It’s a Do you have a story to share? great opportunity to let off steam! We are always looking for articles to publish about our Old Boys. For more information please contact Jennifer Fordyce in the School Associations' Office. A book titled Feet First has been Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 4687 2579 released. Greg Gunther (1972- 74) and Troy Parsons collaborated on their joint life stories to bring Craig O’Sullivan (1987-91), First Toowoomba Hospital, Leukaemia together a book about how ordinary Secretary – Regional Security Foundation, Red Cross and people can achieve extraordinary Adviser, Australian Embassy Kabul Darling Heights State School. We outcomes. They met when Troy’s life attended the 2017 ANZAC day congratulate Bruce on his years of was at rock bottom and Greg was ceremony at the NATO Resolute service to the community. his coach. The more they worked Support Mission headquarters in together a genuine friendship Kabul with Diplomatic and ADF Dr Roger Morris (1984-88) kindly developed which resulted in their Colleagues. emailed us with an update on his collaboration on the book. life. My wife Jodie and I have lived on the Conor McLoughlin (2012-16) Sunshine Coast now for over twenty recently won the Under 20 Discus years. Professionally, I continue final at the 2018 Australian National work as General Practitioner and Athletics Championship at Sydney remain the joint owner and Practice Olympic Park Athletics Centre. His Principal of “Medicine on Second”, massive throw of 57.75 metres a large medical practice in central eclipsed his previous personal best Maroochydore. This occupies most by a metre. Conor’s win also earned of my time and I continue to enjoy him a place on the Australian team Third from the left, Old Boy Craig O'Sullivan my work in General Practice with to contest the IAAF World Junior special interests in Mental Health, Championships in Tampere, Finland Bruce Moore (1961-62) has Child & Adolescent Health, Allergy in July 2018. volunteered at the Toowoomba Medicine and Occupational Health. Visitor Information Centre for the Jodie and I have three children, Member for Callide, MP Colin Boyce last thirty years and finished his the eldest of which finished school (1975-79) used his maiden speech service in December 2017. He last year and has commenced in Queensland Parliament to slam a has also volunteered at Meals on Journalism at University. plan by mining company Glencore Wheels, Neighbourhood Watch, the to acidify the Great Artesian Basin.

25 He said that the people of Callide of Australia’s most respected at Thallon where they run 2800 did not want another Linc Energy commentators on marketing and grown sheep and 3000 lambs. fiasco. The company had met with business development, Damian Mr Boyce and agreed that if it could Morgan (1985-89). Damian is Congratulations to Bill Lord (1947- not demonstrate that the CO2 could originally from Condamine and he 48) and his wife Dawn on celebrating be stored in an environmentally said that advertising was paramount 60 years of marriage on 12 April sustainable manner, the project in attracting repeat trade in today’s 2018. Although Bill suffered from would not proceed. world. polio and meningitis as a child, he overcame these illnesses and was Attending the Roma Picnic Races in Dan (1989-93) and Renee Jauncey a member of the School’s First XI March this year were Scott (1992-94) are celebrating ten years as co- Cricket team in 1947 and the First and Penelope Arthur, David (1973- owners of Willows Health and IV Tennis team in 1948. He went on 77) and Netty Jensen, Tim Emery Lifestyle Centre in Toowoomba along to represent Queensland Country (1998-2002) and Kelly Ott, and Tom with Troy and Susan Morgan. Their in Cricket and was a member of (1995-99) and Kate Marland. centre has provided more than Roger Hartigan’s Australian Test half a million training sessions for International Cricket team which Rodney Hamilton (1972-73) and thousands of members. To mark toured western Queensland in 1950. two associates have formed a this milestone they had Mayor Bill and Dawn’s elder son, Les Lord, multi-peril crop insurance business, Paul Antonio in attendance and has been involved with the School’s Farmers First, which provides income celebrated with a cake. Chess program for many years. protection for grain producers. The business has two insurance brokers In January 2018 Alexander Shorey Dan Dredge (1992-96) is returning on board with negotiations occurring (2012-17) spent ten days on board to his home town of Toowoomba and with other brokers as well. Rod said the tall ship Young Endeavour with taking up a newly created role with that it was important for farmers to 23 other young Australians. They Heritage Bank. He will be the Head of know the point of difference of each sailed from Melbourne to Sydney, Corporate Development and is looking of the products so they could make thirty years after the ship was gifted forward to promoting the strong and informed decisions. by the United Kingdom to the proud tradition of the Bank. Australian Government to mark the Matthew Denny (2011-13) bicentenary in 1988. Alex said that is celebrating winning a silver it was a challenging and rewarding Cotton bales are turning pink on the medal in the hammer throw at experience. He is studying at the Western Downs. Macalister farmer the Commonwealth Games on University of Queensland this year Mitch Seis (2003-07) is wrapping his the Gold Coast. Matthew threw a and hopes to become a diplomat. cotton bales in pink to support the personal best of 74.88m and said McGrath Foundation which raises that the support of the home crowd Lachlan Millar (1985-88), MP money for breast cancer care and spurred him on. He also went on to for Gregory, has spoken strongly research. Having recently lost a loved compete in discus, where he placed against a solar project being built one to breast cancer, the father of fourth. Congratulations to Matt and on valuable irrigation country in his two was keen to support the cause. his coach Grahame Pitt on these electorate. He said that the local wonderful achievements. irrigation network was formed more Gin Gin veterinarian, Dr Andrew than forty years ago to grow food Marland (1991-95) is pleased that Darren Mentor (1986-90) recently and fibre, not harvest sunlight. farmers are taking up pain relief in attended a function for 250 business the cattle industry. Products that people hosted by the Toowoomba John Sullivan (1982-86) and his include local anaesthetic, antiseptic and Surat Basin Enterprise group at wife Mirella received some reward at and anti-inflammatory properties are Parliament House. the Dirranbandi Show in April after proving popular when farmers brand, many back-to-back dry seasons. dehorn and castrate their cattle. Dr Small business owners in Dalby, They entered seven fleeces at the Marland said that producers using Chinchilla and Roma were able Show and walked away with three the pain relief indicates that they are to learn marketing and business champion titles. The couple operate genuinely committed to the welfare development ideas from one Littleton, their 4,000 hectare property of their animals.

26 Neville Crook (1975-78) and his Augathella, Nigel Pratt (1999-2003) barista-made coffee. It is the first wife Chris are running a diverse from Stanthorpe, and Ross Pratt store of its kind in Australia. Mark operation near Emerald. They (2000-05) from Roma. and his mother opened their first originally grew cotton on their Subway store in Toowoomba in 1994 property but now grow table grapes and now operate nine stores across Geoff Seccombe’s (1994-98) family and butterfly pea and raise Wagyu the region. purchased the property Coralie in the cattle. The soil proved eminently Croydon district thirteen years ago suitable for horticulture and their and Geoff has managed it since then. In the running for Cotton Australia’s Menindee seedless and Flame The property was auctioned in June Grower of the Year award is Brett seedless varieties are the first grapes and Geoff and his family will relocate Corish (1991-95) of Goondiwindi. on the market after winter. The to the family’s Muttaburra property, Brett sees this nomination as an butterfly pea crop is a legume which Kenya. This will allow Geoff’s father, opportunity to recognise the grows like lucerne and is harvested John, to retire to Toowoomba. contribution of staff to the success three to four times a year. The plant of his family’s Goondiwindi property, is able to kill insect pests by its Mundine. He was initially nominated production of cyclatide which can When at the School, Andrew Stone for Grower of the Year in his local be turned into an insecticide and (1997-2001) was heavily involved in Macintyre Valley awards. sold commercially. its music program and it is great to hear of his successful career. Andrew is the Head of Chugg Music, the As previously reported, Ben Brett (1983-86) and Joy Pechey of St management and Australian record Gersekowski (2005-09) took up George sold the top priced horse at label for Sheppard, Deep Sea Arcade, motor racing in his teens. He has the 2018 Toowoomba Supreme Sale The Griswolds, and Lime Cordiale, now progressed to driving for the which was held at the Toowoomba and management for Megan Lamborghini team. In 2016 he was Showgrounds in May. Their mare Washington, Major Leagues, and the first Australian to be selected sold for an amazing $28,000 and New Zealand act, Avalanche City. in the Young Drivers Program set really showcased an increasingly Chugg Music artists have achieved up by Lamborghini Squadra Corse. improved standard of ridden multiple ARIA award wins and Ben recently celebrated a win in a performance horses. nominations, as well as number one round of the Lamborghini Super records in Australia and New Zealand, Trofeo Asia Championship at Japan’s Rally driver Graham Copeland multi-platinum international sales Suzuka International Racing Course. (1973-77) drove a 1941 GMC Jimmy (including the USA), and extensive Congratulations Ben! Special in the classic section of the national and international touring. Targa Tasmania 2018. His navigator, Honorary Old Boy, Judy Gillies, Josh Herbert, helped guide him Dr Stuart Bade (1988-92) is the was recently invited to a barbecue around the course starting in Director of Plastic and Reconstructive at the home of Jeff (1963-66) and Launceston, travelling via Strahan Surgery at Lady Cilento Hospital in Sandy Martin as Old Boy Tosapol and finishing in Hobart. Courses Brisbane. He was recently part of a Vorasaph (1985-88) and his wife are changed marginally each year team who saved a young teenager’s were visiting Toowoomba. The to keep navigators and drivers on arm from amputation. The radius Martins had regularly hosted Tosapol their toes. The Targa series consists and ulna were removed from her arm when he was a boarder at the School of four events, two of which the pair as they were seriously infected and and he was in town catching up have completed. The remaining the team removed the fibula from with them. We were delighted when events are Targa Barrier Reef in her leg and placed it in her arm, a Tosapol sent us an email to let us August and Targa High Country in remarkable feat. know what he and his father had November. done post schooling, and also when two other Old Boys from Thailand Mark Johnstone (1990-91) and his Spotted at the small town of emailed their updates. mother are the franchisees of a new Dirranbandi for the Paul Kelly and look Fresh Forward Subway store in Tosapol studied at Johnson & Wales Friends concert which raised funds Toowoomba. The store will provide University, Rhode Island before for the Dirranbandi State School were drive through service and will feature returning to Thailand. He has Sam Tomlinson (2002-07) from fresh new items on the menu and worked at many finance and security

27 institutions and is now a managing Ex Staff Member, Mr John Moore (at director. His father, Angkhani TGS 1980-1985) passed away in June. Vorasaph (1953-55) went to Boston After leaving Toowoomba Grammar University and attained a Bachelor School Mr Moore went on to be the degree in 1961, then a Master Head of English at Fairholme College Old Boys who have visited degree in Public Administration from 1986-1989. He was also the TGS since March 2018 from Harvard in 1971. He worked author of Fairholme – the First 75 Years 15.03.18 – Thomas Lund extensively for the Government and 1917-1992. 2007-2008, Toowoomba QLD was Chairman of many committees. 19.03.18 – Darcy Knudsen 1986-1989, Mundubbera QLD In good health at aged 91 years, 26.03.18 – John Coppard Old Boy Graham Burstow OAM 1949-1950, Toowoomba QLD 28.03.18 – Angus Cawdell-Smith was seen enjoying watching the 2006-2010, Japan TGS v TSS rugby game in August. Mr 09.04.18 – Gavin Corlett Burstow was at TGS from 1940-1943. 1981-1985, The Gap QLD 10.04.18 – Keith McPhee 1966-1970, Tarragindi QLD 11.04.18 – Ian Powne TGS Year 12 2017 School leaver, 1984-1988, Brisbane QLD Austin Reed has been offered a 11.04.18 – Peter Powne position to study Mathematics at the 1973-1977, Wondai QLD 16.04.18 – Andrew Coleborn University of Cambridge in the UK. 1991-1995, Dulacca QLD L-R: Jeff Martin (1963-66), Tosapol Vorasaph Austin will reside in Sidney Sussex 02.05.18 – John Deighton (1985-83), Judy Gillies, Craig Martin (1984-1989) College and will commence his 1961-1965, Gladstone Park VIC 02.05.18 – Tyler Gilmore studies at Cambridge in October. 2005-2017, Hodgson Vale QLD Surachet (Gong) Worawongwasu The School is thrilled to hear of 02.05.18 – Jordan Tucker 2008-2016, Toowoomba QLD (1988-91) received a Bachelor of Austin's success. 08.05.18 – Jeffrey Martin Arts (Finance) from the University 1963-1966, Toowoomba QLD 08.05.18 – Tosapol Vorasaph of Seattle before moving back to 1985-1988, Thailand Thailand in 1995. He then studied 28.05.18 – Drew Gillies a Master degree in Finance & 1979-1983, Mansfield QLD 13.06.18 – Hartley Newnham Marketing and has worked for a bank 1954-1957, Rathdowney QLD and financial institutions. He then 20.06.18 – Peter Hewett joined the family’s hotel business. 1993-1994, Mount Lofty QLD 29.06.18 – Matt Geurtsen With a Malaysian friend he now 1981-1985, Toowoomba QLD runs a book sale in Thailand each 09.07.18 – Noel Adsett year with the objective of raising 1950-1951, Aspley QLD 22.07.18 – OBA Reunion Weekend readership and improving English James Bell, 2004-08, Spring Hill QLD skills. Brett Clark, 1974-78, Kelvin Grove QLD Bill Dent, 1974-79, Neutral Bay NSW Cameron Dorr, 1984-88, Chapel Hill QLD David Hamilton, 1965-68, Glenvale QLD Chupong (Rome) Charnchayasuk Barry Jackson, 1974-78, Sylvania NSW (1988-91) obtained a Bachelor Colin Jones, 1974-78, Middle Ridge QLD Rhys Jones, 1996-98, Forest Lake QLD degree before returning to Australia Dale Kent, 1996-98, Eynesbury VIC where he received an MBA at the Keith Knight, 1964-66, Buderim QLD Paul Knight, 1996-98, Fiji Queensland University of Technology. Malara Maso, 1963-68, Papua New Guinea After a few years of operating a Lindsay O’Neill, 1964-66, Sunnybank Hills QLD Michael Payne, 1994-98, Wynnum West QLD restaurant in Brisbane he returned to John Quang, 1963-68, Mansfield QLD Thailand to work at an insurance firm. Derek Ranclaud, 1994-98, Yaroomba QLD Kurt Renwick, 1996-98, Emerald QLD Rome met his wife while studying in Martin Sadler, 1964-68, Tambellup WA Brisbane and the couple has opened Garth Shaw, 1965-68, Toowoomba QLD Brett Silvester, 1974-78, Mt Ommaney QLD a restaurant and small hotel in a Phil Sternes, 1967-68, Middle Ridge QLD National Park area near Bangkok. Greg Strohfeldt, 1964-68, Tugun QLD Stephen Tinkler, 1984-88, Bollon QLD Colin Watters, 1964-68, Dalby QLD David Williamson, 1964-68, Mooloolaba QLD Malcolm Woodside, 1974-78, Toowoomba QLD

28 Coming Events 2018

Fri, 10 Aug TGS Choral Showcase, Heritage Bank Auditorium, Armitage Centre, 7:00pm

Sat, 1 Sep Pre – Year 12 School Open Day, 1:00 – 3:00pm

Wed, 5 Sep Old Boys’ Association Management Committee Meeting, Old Hall, 7:30pm TGS Class of 1968 Thu, 20 Sep GPS Centenary Anniversary of GPS Association

Sat, 22 Sep Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp (22-24 September)

Fri, 12 Oct Business Breakfast hosted by Old Boys’ Association, Jacaranda Room, 7:00am

Thu, 25 Oct TiGAA Showcase, Heritage Bank Auditorium, Armitage Centre, 7:00pm

Thu, 1 Nov Cadet March Out Parade, Old Boys; Memorial Oval, 9:00 -10:00am TGS Class of 1978 Sun, 4 Nov Cadets: Tri-Service Parade, Old Boys; Memorial Oval, 2:30 -6:00pm

Tue, 6 Nov Parents and Friends’ Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon, Jacaranda Room, 11:30am

Wed, 7 Nov Old Boys’ Association Committee End of Year Dinner and Management Committee Meeting

Fri, 9 Nov Co-Curricular Awards Assembly, Assembly Hall, 1:00pm TGS Class of 1988 Wed, 14 Nov Speech Day and Prize Giving Ceremony, Empire Theatre, 4:30pm

Fri, 16 Nov Year 12 Final Assembly, Assembly Hall, 9:00am

Sat, 17 Nov Year 12 Formal, 7:00pm

Fri, 23 Nov Junior School Twilight Performance, Old Boys’ Memorial Oval and Terraces, 6:00-8:00pm

Wed, 28 Nov Junior School Speech Day, Senior School Assembly Hall, 9:00am- 10:20am TGS Class of 1998

Parents and Friends’ Association – Drinks on the Lawn, Jacaranda Room and Bunya Room, 5:30-7:30pm

Mon, 3 Dec TGS Past Mothers’ Group Luncheon, Jacaranda Room, 12:30pm

TGS Class of 2008

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1. (L-R) Michael Valdal (03-08), James Bell (04-08), Rick Anderson (04-08), Nathan Cook (03-08), Hugh Tait (04-08). 2. Daniel Burrett (01-08), Andrew Tilly (74-78). 3. Cameron Marsh (74-77), William Dent (74-79), Judy Gillies (Honorary Old Boy). 4. Colin Jones (74-78), Andrew Tilly (74-78), Mrs Helen Tilly, Marc Gratwick (74-78). 5. Malcolm Woodside (74-78), James Woodside (74-76), Chris Sharp (77-78). 6. Jeff Hannaford (66-68), John Davidson (64-68), Don Stallman (67-68) and Keith Holmes (65-66). 7. Robert Ellis (64-68), Dean Dudley (64-68). 8. Headmaster, Mr Peter Hauser with Old Boys, Les Weis (1945-48) and Douglas Custance (1945-48). 7. 8.

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