Volume 27 No.1 April 2017

NEW GYMNASIUM

Year 12 Success 2016 Neil Dansie Cricket Festival TGS Teacher Receives The School has celebrated another The First XI squad were victorious International Recognition excellent set of academic results from for the first time in the nine year Dedicated to improving student the Year 12 school leavers from 2016. history of the Festival. outcomes through technology. From the Chairman of the Board of Trustees...... 2 From the President...... 21

From the Headmaster...... 4 Generations Gathering...... 23

Year 12 Academic Success 2016...... 5 Old Boy News...... 24

Introducing the School Executive...... 6 Obituaries...... 27 Bursary to Study at NIDA...... 8

National Youth Science Forum...... 8 Editor: Toowoomba Grammar School The Demolition of the 'Old' Arts Building...... 9 Publications Department Design: Jason Seiler, Publications The New Gymnasium...... 10 and Digital Media Officer The New Buildings...... 11 Photography: TGS Publications Department and various students and New Zealand Cricket Tour...... 12 staff members

TGS Cricket Camp...... 12 Front Cover: Artist impression of the new gymnasium to be completed in early Neil Dansie Cricket Festival...... 13 2018.

School Records Broken...... 14 A publication of Toowoomba Grammar School PO Box 2900, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Year 11 Geography Excursion...... 15 24 Margaret Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Tel: 07 4687 2500 Fax: 07 4687 2582 Boys Assist TRAMS...... 15 Email: [email protected] Web: www.twgs.qld.edu.au Cricos Registration No: 00525D ABN 86 510 299 250 TGS Teacher Receives International Recognition...... 16 Incorporating Balliwanga, the newsletter of the News around the School...... 17 Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys’ Association Inc. Email: [email protected] Web: www.tgsoba.org.au From the Junior School...... 19 ABN 38 614 918 181

1www.twgs.qld.edu.au Download the TGS App Toowoomba Grammar School @toowoombags From the Chairman of the Board of Trustees MR GLEN MCCRACKEN

Dear Members of the School Community, Firstly, I take this opportunity to welcome all parents, and boys, new and returning, to the School and, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, I extend to the entire School Community our best wishes for a productive, fulfilling and happy year ahead.

My main purpose, however, in writing to The Trustees have given lengthy the School’s Board of Trustees from you, is to inform you of a decision made by consideration to updating the naming of the 1934 to 1943. Previously there was a the School’s Board of Trustees regarding the School’s buildings, Houses and facilities. It is Junior School House named ‘Lavers’ names of some of the School’s buildings, my pleasure to detail these for you. but this was also removed once the Houses and facilities. Junior School adopted all the Senior It has been a long-standing tradition 1. JUNIOR SCHOOL School House names in 2015. at this School that various buildings, 1.1 In the Junior School, the Assembly Hall 1.3 The former Corfe Annex will now be ovals and Houses are named in honour of (constructed in 2010) will now be formally referred to as the A.M Nesbitt Room. various individuals. This is generally, but known as the B.I. Parkinson Assembly This has been named after Mr Alfred M. not exclusively, limited to the Headmasters Hall. Mr B. Ian Parkinson was Chairman Nesbitt, the School’s third Headmaster, of the School and the Chairmen of of the School’s Board of Trustees from in office from 1882 to 1887. the School’s Board of Trustees. 1982 to 1990. Previously, there had Over the last decade we have seen been a Junior School House named 2. SENIOR SCHOOL an unprecedented level of expansion ‘Parkinson’. This ceased when the Junior 2.1 It is the pleasure of the Board of in the School’s infrastructure with many School adopted all the Senior School Trustees to announce that the new buildings being constructed. At House names for consistency in 2015. School’s Aquatic Centre constructed the same time there has been a re- 1.2 The Junior School Library, also in 2010 will now be formally known organisation of the Day and Boarding constructed in 2010, will now be as the P.B. Hauser Aquatic Centre. This House structure with some names being formally known as the A.E. Lavers Library. has been named after our current added and others removed from use. Mr Arnold E. Lavers was Chairman of Headmaster (the School’s fifteenth

2 Headmaster) and the third longest-serving Dr Ian Gibson who was Chairman 3. OVERALL Headmaster in the School’s history. of the School’s Board of Trustees 3.1 The naming of the School’s Pavilion It is fitting that this significant facility bears from 1973-1979. Previously there (The Parents and Friends’ (P&F) Mr Hauser’s name as he has driven its had been a Dayboy House in the Pavilion) will be retained but the two development and the commencement Senior School named ‘Gibson’ but separate rooms within this building of the building programme over this was discontinued following the will be identified by the names: the last decade and more. amalgamation of ten Senior School (i) The large room – the Jacaranda Room We congratulate Mr Hauser on this honour. Houses into five Houses in 2009. (ii) The smaller room – the Bunya Room 2.2 With the construction of the new Boyce (iii) Following the naming of the I. The naming of these two rooms and Taylor Boarding House in 2015, the Gibson Design and Technology in the Pavilion will assist with former Boyce and Taylor Boarding House Centre, the word ‘Technology’ will booking and identification. buildings respectively will be renamed: be removed from the L.T. Heenan (i) The former Boyce Boarding House Science & Technology Laboratories building will now be formally known The members of the School’s Board of Trustees which will now be known as the L.T. as the J.W.P. Henderson Art & Drama are delighted with the improvements in the Heenan Science Laboratories (Mr ‘Len’ Centre. This has been named after Dr School’s infrastructure and resource base Heenan was the School’s eleventh J.W.P. Henderson who was Chairman provided for all boys of this School over the Headmaster, in office from 1956- of the School’s Board of Trustees last fifteen years. from 1979-1982. Previously there 1961 and previously the School’s We are now very much looking forward had been a Dayboy House in the Deputy Headmaster for 18 years). to the construction of the new Gymnasium Senior School named ‘Henderson’ 2.3 The building formerly known as ‘O’ Block throughout this year. We are hopeful that it will but this was discontinued following will now be referred to as the R. Freshney be available to the boys early next school year. the reduction of ten Senior School Classrooms, named after Dr Reginald Houses into five Houses in 2009. Freshney who was Chairman of the Kind regards, (ii) The former Taylor Boarding House School’s Board of Trustees from 1911- building will now be formally known 1929. ‘Freshney’ House was in operation Glen McCracken as the I. Gibson Design & Technology in the Senior School until the reduction Chairman Centre. This has been named after of the ten Senior School Houses in 2009.

The P & F Pavilion The P.B. Hauser Aquatic Centre

3 From the Headmaster

Dear Reader,

There has been increasing media and political attention given to the decline in the academic standards of Australian students relative to other nations as seen in many international tests.

In late January of this year it was reported of “dumbing down” with the removal of that measure of progress and success that a draft test designed by the Australian mental calculations in mathematics. which they feel confident should attach Curriculum and Assessment Reporting Frequently I am critical of the expression to it, if placed under the guidance Authority (ACARA) included a comprehension used by students and some journalists. They and supervision of a superior class of exercise as part of a literacy test for Year 9 tend to write in a form of shorthand and experienced masters specially selected students in which they had to analyse a text I assume this comes from the current use from duly qualified graduates of one or message including use of emojis. The Courier of text messaging. ‘Twitter’ forces one to other of the British Universities, and with Mail Editorial of Tuesday 31 January 2017 restrict communication to 140 characters this object in view they now beg to solicit stated: “If we want to dumb down the next and I think students find this abbreviation your aid and co-operation in carrying generation this is the right way to go”. Dr to be suitable for all forms of written their decision into effect with the least Kevin Donnelly, a senior research fellow at the communication. For example, when a boy possible delay, as the Trustees are most Australian Catholic University who co-chaired wishes to conclude some correspondence anxious that, if possible, the masters should the 2014 review of the Australian National or text he may simply write “c u l8r” (see arrive in the Colony by September next.“ Curriculum, wrote in the Courier Mail the you later) or something similar. Perhaps That was indeed a sentence and with no following day (page 22): “In addition to being I am being too formal or too traditional, concept of a fullstop! simplistic and more suited to testing primary (agreed!), reminding myself of the ‘good Then again, maybe things were not school children and not Year 9, the emoji test old days’ when students and adults used to necessarily as formal as I assume in years requires minimal comprehension skills". write like that expressed in the following gone by. Recently I received a copy of a The National Assessment Program – example. The illustration was written in letter from Mr Tom Baskerville who was good Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests all 1882 when the Chairman of Toowoomba enough to send to the School a copy of students in Australia in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. In Grammar School’s Board of Trustees, correspondence sent to his father, Mr Alan the numeracy component of this assessment, the Hon James Taylor MLC, wrote to the Baskerville, at Toowoomba Grammar School traditionally the students have completed Honourable Secretary for Public Instruction from 1938-40. The author of the handwritten half the test without a calculator and half with requesting the recruitment of the School’s letter was no other than the School’s eighth the aid of a calculator. For this year’s NAPLAN third Headmaster from England. He wrote: Headmaster, Henry ‘Harry’ E. Roberts. Mr testing, it is suggested that the students will Roberts (later Dr Roberts, OBE) was the be permitted to use a calculator in no less “The Trustees of the Toowoomba Grammar Headmaster of Toowoomba Grammar School than 40 of 48 mathematics questions. Many School …. have at length decided that from 1935 to 1946 and resigned to take up educators will view this as further evidence material changes are necessary to ensure the Headship of Churchie in 1947 (until 1969).

Back row centre - H.E. Roberts with the Under 15 XV, 1940.

4 On Toowoomba Grammar School letterhead Mr Roberts concluded his letter by writing: conclude this article with the following: with school crest and the inside address listed “And now to bed! We 4 are v. fit and both C u l 8 r …… as simply “Grammar School, Toowoomba, Mrs R and self send you (& Jim Tudberry) Queensland”, and dated 11/02/1945, Mr PS. Old Boy Mr Graham Hobbs (1949-1952) and anybody else you may meet the v. Roberts commenced his correspondence and Life Member of the Toowoomba best wishes. May we see you soon again! with the following: Grammar School Old Boys’ Association Yrs v. sincerely, recently sent me an email relevant to the “My dear Baskerville, above topic. It included the challenge to H.E. Roberts I was delighted to get your Xmas read the following passage. This is somewhat Card and v. thrilled by the charming I find it moving to hold this letter written weird, but interesting! compliment on it!..... I hope you’re still in fountain pen by the former Headmaster 7H15 M3554G3 53RV35 7O PR0V3 enjoying your spell and, in fact, that the and at a time when Australia was involved H0W 0UR M1ND5 C4N D0 4M4Z1NG European show will be over B4 your in World War Two. To see that Mr Roberts 7H1NG5! 1MPR3551V3 7H1NG5! 1N 7H3 time for further ops. I feel you’ve done took the time to respond in some depth B3G1NN1NG 17 WA5 H4RD BU7 N0W, your share mightily and hope you’ll soon to a Christmas (note: written in full) card 0N 7H15 LIN3 Y0UR M1ND 1S R34D1NG be back w/your reward in civvies!” written by a former student is testament to 17 4U70M471C4LLY W17H 0U7 3V3N The Headmaster wrote about the enrolments the positive relationships we still maintain 7H1NK1NG 4B0U7 17, B3 PROUD! 0NLY in the School, the chances of success with between students and teachers at our School. C3R741N P30PL3 C4N R3AD 7H15. various sporting teams and young Old Boys If Dr Roberts found it acceptable to With best wishes, who he had heard from and their military abbreviate the English language then experience. It was an informal letter and perhaps I should “chill out” a bit. Perhaps Peter B. Hauser warm in tone. Mr Roberts would have liked me to Headmaster

Final Day, Year 12, 2016

Year 12 Success 2016 The School has celebrated another excellent set of academic results from the Year 12 school leavers from 2016. The vast majority of the School Leavers from the Class of 2016 were delighted with their Overall Position (OP) score.

The Chronicle newspaper in Toowoomba the percentage of Year 12 young men who facing an enhanced range of tertiary options. on 21 February 2017 (page 7) ran an article gained an OP in the range of 1-10 was most The School was also encouraged to hear that with a large headline, “Grammar Pupils positive – 76.3%, significantly above the State those young men who completed a non-OP Excel”. The article included the sentence: figure of 51.93%. Forty-eight Year 12 boys course last year are now pursuing worthwhile “Toowoomba Grammar School was head and from last year achieved an OP higher than vocational opportunities. We congratulate shoulders above all others last year, with 41 they were expecting whilst seventy-nine the “Class of 2016” on their excellent of its students achieving OP scores between boys achieved an OP commensurate with results, the outcome of quality teaching one and five.” Almost one-third of our Year the School’s estimation. These boys who and diligent study habits from the boys. 12 school leavers of 2016 (31.3%) gained worked so diligently were, at the end of the an OP in the range of 1-5. Furthermore, year, placed in the very favourable position of

5 Introducing the The Headmaster chairs the weekly meetings of the School Executive which comprises the Chief Financial Officer, the School Executive Deputy Headmaster, Head of the Senior School, Head of the Junior School, the Director of Studies, Director of Sport and The School Executive is a nine-person Activities, Director of Boarding and the Director of Enrolments. It is our pleasure to provide a brief biographical outline of team representing senior management. their professional background:

The Headmaster Mr Peter Hauser has been the Headmaster of Toowoomba Grammar School since January 2003 and is now the third longest-serving Headmaster in the School’s history over 142 years. Mr Hauser is a former Management Consultant and a sessional Lecturer in Curriculum and Teaching in Victoria. He is also the: • former Deputy Headmaster and Head of the Senior School of Camberwell Grammar School in Melbourne (1997-2002). This is an all-boys’ school with an enrolment of over 1200 and a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria • former Year 12 Group Master at Scotch College, Melbourne (Victoria’s oldest and largest all-boys’ school) • former Chairman of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL), Victoria • former Chairman of the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) Managers in Education, Victoria • National Fellow of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) • National Fellow of the Australian College of Educators (ACE) • Current Member of the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Education Board of Study • Current Member of the Headmasters’ Council of the GPS Association of Qld. • 2017 ‘Principal in Residence’ at Bond University

The Deputy Headmaster Mr Timothy Kelly is the School’s Deputy Headmaster since 2007. Mr Kelly holds a Masters in Educational Studies with his thesis study focusing on masculinity and education and has contributed to an international conference under the auspices of the International Boys’ Schools’ Coalition. Educated at Brisbane Grammar School, he was the Senior Boarder Prefect in his final year. He is also: • a former International Financial Analyst working with Chase Manhattan in London • a former Head of Faculty at Anglican Church Grammar School, “Churchie” • the Co-ordinator of the Sony Foundation Children’s Holiday Camp at Toowoomba Grammar School • a contributor to international education conferences under the auspices of the International Boys’ Schools’ Coalition

The Chief Financial Officer With over twenty years- experience in the independent school sector in Queensland, Mr Graham Woolacott provides sound financial skills to the School’s Board of Trustees. Mr Woolacott is a parent of a former Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boy and came to the School in 2007 having transferred from Fairholme College in Toowoomba where he was the School’s Business Manager. For some years Mr Woolacott has contributed his knowledge of the Queensland Independent Schools’ sector by advising the organisation Independent Schools Queensland’s Block Grant Authority.

6 The Head of the Senior School

Mr John Anderson has been the Head of the Senior School since June 2012. Prior to this appointment he was the School’s Director of Sport and Activities for eight years. Prior to coming to Toowoomba Grammar School, Mr Anderson was the Acting Principal of Blackheath and Thornburgh College in Charters Towers. He is also a former Chair of the GPS Directors of Sport Committee.

The Head of the Junior School

Mr Scott Campbell has been the Head of the Junior School since 2004. He holds a Masters Degree in Education and prior to his appointment to Toowoomba Grammar School was the Deputy Head of the Junior School at Newington College, one of the GPS schools of N.S.W. Mr Campbell is a specialist in the education of primary age boys in Australia.

The Director of Studies

Before commencing as the Director of Studies at Toowoomba Grammar School in January 2016, Dr Alison Young was Head of the Science Faculty at ‘Churchie’. Dr Young has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology from the University of Queensland and also holds the degrees of Master of Teaching and Master of Learning Innovation (Leadership), both degrees conferred by Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Prior to her eight years at Churchie, Dr Young spent five years at Brisbane Grammar School as a teacher of Senior Biology. She is also a former lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology. This year Dr Young will conduct a national conference to be held at Toowoomba Grammar School titled Women Educators in Boys’ Schools

The Director of Sport and Activities

Mr David Bell commenced as the Director of Sport and Activities in November 2015, arriving from ‘Churchie’ where he held the position of Director of Staff Development. Prior to this, Mr Bell was Head of Year 12 at Ipswich Grammar School. An English teacher, he holds the degrees of Master of Education and Master of Business Administration (MBA). As an ARFU Level 3 Coach, Mr Bell has coached fifteen Queensland Rugby sides, winning five national titles, and also coached Australia A Schoolboys in Tests against Tonga and New Zealand. He has also had extensive experience in numerous sports and boarding, as well as in the Australian Army Reserve.

The Director of Boarding

Mr James Noble came to the School in 2008 as the Boarding Housemaster of Mackintosh House and was promoted to the position of Director of Boarding in 2010. As well as being the Director of Boarding, Mr Noble is also the Boarding Housemaster of Taylor House. Previously, he spent many years as a Housemaster at Nudgee College and whilst at the School also held the senior position of Acting Director of Senior School students. Mr Noble has been a District Panellist in his main subject area, Accounting, and is also a teacher of Economics and Business Studies.

The Director of Enrolments

Mr Ben Foley has been the Director of Enrolments since December 2010. Mr Foley, a former lawyer by profession, specialised in workplace, employment and discrimination law whilst in practice with previous experience in family law. Mr Foley also has a commercial background in the agribusiness sector, having worked for a publicly listed company in sales and marketing in Queensland and Victoria.

7 Bursary to Study at NIDA Mark Mackenzie is a Year 12 student, a School Prefect and House Captain. In 2015, Mark was awarded an Empire Youth Arts Bursary to attend the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney. In 2016 he spent two weeks there, studying stage and film acting under the tutelage of NIDA staff.

National Youth Science Forum ANGUS WILSON (Year 12) On 2 January this year, I had the best experience of my life to date.

Being selected to attend the National Particularly interesting for me was a guest Mr Ken Lavers, the TGS Head of Science – Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in Canberra, lecture from Nobel Laureate and Vice- who introduced us all to this opportunity hosted at the Australian National University Chancellor of ANU, Professor Brian Schmidt. of a lifetime. Further appreciation must go (ANU), enabled me to meet with like- Professor Schmidt was awarded his Nobel to young TGS Old Boys and fellow NYSF minded students from throughout Australia. Prize for his work in physics, specifically alumni who attended in 2016 for supporting Accompanied by two other TGS students, astrophysics, an area of scientific research of us throughout the selection process. To Mark Mackenzie and Shalin Parikh, we personal interest to me. But what stopped quote one of these men, “the NYSF is embarked on the opportunity of a lifetime the NYSF from being just a two week field undoubtedly a science camp with a twist”. with us all partaking in numerous excursions trip were the people and the good times to some of Australia’s greatest science institutions. "This was a period in my life These included the John Curtin School of Medical Research, the ANU’s Research I will not soon forget" School of Chemistry, the Australian Defence Force Academy laboratories and we shared. With attendees from all across the Forensics Department of the Canberra Australia, it was amazing all 200 of us were Institute of Technology. During these visits friends within hours. I undertook different activities ranging This was a period in my life I will not from making liquid nitrogen ice cream to soon forget and to all TGS students aspiring forensically investigating a mock crime to a future in science or engineering, the scene. These are just a small sample of NYSF is definitely worth your interest. I must the many potential experiences an NYSF thank the numerous Rotary Clubs of the student can have; others include creating region whose sponsorship allowed my peers robots, using technology in space travel and and me to be nominated for this enriching Investigating a simulated forensic crime scene analysing biological material in wetlands. experience. Also deserving appreciation is

8 THE DEMOLITION of the ‘Old’ Arts Building

Many Old Boys would recall receiving lessons in Manual Arts and Art in the ‘old’ Arts Building, almost adjacent to the Trenerry Gymnasium and behind the Barbour Classrooms.

The Old Arts Building This building was opened in 1982 on the site formerly occupied by the South Classroom Block building. The South Classroom Block is now located in a demolition yard in Mort Street in Toowoomba. The old Arts Building is now a pile of rubble, demolished in early January of this year to make way for the construction of the new Gymnasium. The site is ideal to create a sporting precinct with ready access to Kent and Trustees Ovals, the Aquatic Centre and the Trenerry South Classroom Block in its Gymnasium. current location in Mort St.

Construction of the new gymnasium begins

9 The New Gymnasium In early January 2017, work began on the demolition of the School’s old Manual Arts and Arts Building to make way for the School’s new Gymnasium.

The new Gymnasium will be two storeys with the upper level comprising two Basketball/ Volleyball courts including a retractable grandstand and the lower level being used for futsal (indoor soccer) in the winter, cricket nets in the summer and other sports such as badminton, table tennis, European handball and general cardio fitness. The new Gymnasium will represent the biggest single construction project the School has ever undertaken as shown in the images below. The building will transform the layout of the School and View from the Aquatic Centre the nature of student activity around the campus. Whilst the building is in progress, the Trustees Oval will be unavailable. At the end of the twelve months construction it will revert to being a fully useable oval so no existing oval or playing space will be compromised by the new facility. The current Gymnasium, the Trenerry Gymnasium, will offer additional court space for the boys in what will then represent an outstanding sports precinct for the entire School. View from Trustees Oval

View from the centre of the Senior School

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11 New Zealand Cricket Tour Twenty-four boys and four staff enjoyed a fantastic fourteen day Cricket tour of New Zealand at the start of the Christmas holidays.

We departed with two distinct teams, a ‘Development XI’ made up of a number of 2017 First XI aspirants and a ‘Touring XI’ which comprised Year 11 and 12 players representative of all levels of cricketing ability. The Development XI performed strongly winning six of seven games on tour. Their only loss was to Hamilton Boys’ High School which was ranked fourth in the National Schools’ Cricket competition last year. The Touring XI comprised some outstanding characters and according to TGS Director of Cricket, Mr Nathan Stains, they improved remarkably over the course of the tour to record three excellent wins. The tour started with matches in Auckland then we travelled down the North Island, through Hamilton, Hastings, Rotorua and Masterton before finishing up in Wellington. Along the way, the tourists also managed to fit in three days of The boys before departing Brisbane International Airport adventure activities around Rotorua including luge rides, white water rafting, and jet boating. through numerous tour stops. Tourists learned to operate as a member of a touring The benefits of a tour such as this extend group where quite often, the majority rules and individuals need to contribute effectively far beyond simply playing cricket matches. The to maintain momentum and collective harmony. This can present as a challenge to boys were exposed to a different culture and had some personalities; however the resilience skills developed are a welcome dividend. the opportunity to explore their independence The tourists were all excellent ambassadors for their school, their families by managing their money and personal gear and Australia. A similar trip is being planned for December 2018.

As we have come to expect, the camp was another huge success with 126 boys attending to learn the finer points of the game from TGS Cricket Camp our own TGS coaches as well as special guest external coaches. The camp had attendees from as far away as Mt Isa and Tenterfield. One The crack of leather on willow and the keen youngster travelled all the way from Katherine in the Northern Territory! In all, 60 boys stayed in Groom and Stephens Houses, with smell of zinc cream heralded the start of most boys getting their first taste of what a boarding school is like. A feature of the camp was the presence of West Indian Test all- another TGS Cricket Camp. rounder Brendan Nash as a special guest coach. Brendan worked with our school coaches and Year 8 boys. A veteran of well over 100 first class games, including 21 Tests, Brendan was very popular with the boys and he imparted his hard won knowledge in an easy casual style. A captive audience of parents provided a perfect marketing opportunity and the School’s Director of Sport and Activities, Mr David Bell, took a group of 36 parents around on a comprehensive tour of the School on the Sunday morning. Sam Lyons, a TGS student in Year 7, was an enthusiastic participant. “I really liked the camp,” said Sam. “It was good that I got the chance to meet some new friends who were also starting at Grammar. I also enjoyed the coaching I got for my bowling and my batting as I feel I have been able to use these coaching tips in my games this season.”

Mr David Bell Director of Sport and Activities 12 Neil Dansie Cricket Festival

The Toowoomba Grammar School First XI squad were victorious for Nathan Carroll the first time in the nine year history of the Festival, played in (Year 12) Toowoomba in mid January.

The annual festival is contested between when given the chance. Our hospitality and still provides highly regarded talent Toowoomba Grammar School and Knox was roundly acclaimed by our visitors. identification comments to youth academy Grammar School (Sydney), Camberwell The festival is named after Mr Hampton scouts. Mr Dansie’s advice to the players Grammar School (Melbourne) and St Peter’s Neil Dansie OAM, a legend of South Australian about sportsmanship and enjoyment of their College (Adelaide). TGS batsman Nathan cricket who had an impressive playing, cricket is very much aligned with Toowoomba Carroll scored an impressive 100 against St coaching and administrative career in both Grammar’s school song Peter’s during the round robin matches. domestic and English County cricket for many and the importance of, The schools listed above take turns years. As a young player, Mr Dansie was the “playing the game.” to host the annual carnival. Even though last man to bat with the incomparable Sir TGS has now acted as host three times, the Donald Bradman, who was closing his career intervention of fate has meant this is the only in Adelaide club cricket. In this match, when occasion we have seen the event through Bradman was given out, caught behind on to the end. When called upon to host in 38, the large crowd booed and promptly January 2011, Toowoomba was beset with retired to a nearby hotel! Mr Dansie the infamous floods and our ovals were played 124 First Class matches and inundated. When again asked to host in once scored 185 against Queensland. In 2016, we managed one day of competition another match, also against Queensland, before a serious gastro virus saw many players he returned figures of 5/61. He finished and coaches in hospital. Toowoomba’s his career with the very respectable batting famous country welcome was to the fore average of 34.44 and a similar bowling in 2017 with our first proper opportunity average of 33.31. Now a sprightly 92, Mr Neil Dansie presents the First XI Captain, Will Carty to show the rest how well we operate Mr Dansie loves to watch young players (Year 12), with the Neil Dansie Cricket Festival Shield

The Annual Old Boys As part of the First XI’s preparation, the School traditionally invites the First XI from 20 years Cricket Reunion and before back to play the weekend before the 1st XI Match GPS season begins.

had not been afforded the same opportunities to hone their skills before the match. The final score was Old Boys 191, TGS 1/192 (Ryan 3/32, Spanner 134 n.o., Carroll 57.) An enduring tradition at the School is the post- match presentation and 1997 Captain Kent Paroz introduced his players in turn before they each presented our current players with their cherished baggy blue caps. Mr Paroz impressed upon the current boys the privilege they have of attending TGS and encouraged them to make the most of The First XI Cricket Team 2017 their First XI opportunities. The 1997 team performed solidly in their senior year completing 1997 TEAM LIST Kent Paroz (1993-97), Daniel the GPS season with four wins, three losses and a draw. They Johnson (1993-97), Luke Nothdurft (1993-97), managed to get seven of the side back for the match, including James Arneil (1996-97), Nathan Taylor (1994-98), Bryce Burrows from Darwin and Tom Marland from Bundaberg, Tim Saal (1994-98), Dougal Coates (1994-98), Ross Dakin (1993-97), Bryce Burrows (199798), Jaime truly superb efforts. The game was enjoyable and the 2017 team The Old Boys present Sam Thompson Gunn (1994-98), Tom Marland (1995-99), Scott indicated their capacity against the Old Boys who, it is fair to say, (Year 12) with a baggy blue cap Farquharson (1989-92).

13 SCHOOL RECORDS BROKEN at Inter-House Swimming Carnival Records tumbled at the annual inter-House Swimming Carnivals held across two venues, the TGS Aquatic Centre (Year 7) and Milne Bay (Years 8-12) on 7 2017 House Swimming Carnival Age Champions (L-R) U13 Will Salmond, U14 Charlie Schoorl, U15 Cooper Bridgeman, February. U16 Lachie Constable, Open Runner Up Tom Wilson and Open Champion Dylan Stevens

Year 12 student, Dylan Stevens, performed This year’s Swimming Captain, Fraser incredibly well to break four existing school Stewart, registered a House Record in the records in the 17-18 years’ Division: 100m 17-18 years Division 100m Breaststroke with Freestyle (54.34 – House and School); 1:10.39. 100m Butterfly (59.61 – House); 100m We also congratulate all Age Backstroke (1:01.42 – House and School); Group Champions and Runners and 200m Freestyle (1:55.72 – House and Up in the following divisions: School). William Salmond broke three U12 – Sam Goldthorpe and Tom Hatton House and School records on the day in U13 – William Salmond and Archie Craig the Under 13 age Division. Will swam the U14 – Charlie Schoorl and George Tighe 50m Freestyle in 28.32; the 100m Freestyle U15 – Cooper Bridgeman and Max Harrison in 1:01.45 and the 50m Butterfly in 29.57. U16 – Lachy Constable and Evan McLean Simon Geldenhus (Vice Captain of Open – Dylan Stevens and Tom Wilson Swimming and Year 12 student) led the way in the “splash and dash” to break House and School records in the 17-18 Years Division 50m Freestyle in a time of 24.61 seconds. Charlie Schoorl set a House record in the 14 years 50m Butterfly with 29.86 seconds.

14 Year 11 Geography Excursion The Year 11 Geography Field visit to the Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre focussed on the management of the Nerang River Catchment and the water supply used by Gold Coast residents.

Gathering scientific data such as Phosphate and Nitrate levels, Salinity and dissolved Oxygen, combined with a biological assessment of the native wildlife, allowed the boys to assess the quality of the river from source to mouth. Decisions were then made and solutions discussed regarding the future of urban development within this catchment and the impact that this has on the native flora and fauna. The scientific and decision making skills developed on this field visit link to a variety of different career options. Boys were also encouraged to think about economic and urban progression alongside maintaining a well balanced environment where native species can thrive.

Mrs Kimberley Reeve Head of Geography

Boys Assist the Toowoomba Refugee & Migrant Support Group Each Wednesday afternoon during school term time, a group of Year 11 students travels to Darling Heights State School for Homework Club.

Our Grammar boys work alongside younger benefit from one-to-one or small group Personally, I am proud of and grateful to students, assisting them with their homework tutoring where explanations of work can the Toowoomba Grammar School students and helping them to feel more confident with be made using simple English and at a who volunteer their time and allow us as a the work they are completing. more easily understood pace. As we head school to support the Toowoomba Refugee Significantly, for the majority of the into our second year of involvement in and Migrant community in this way. I have primary school students attending this this programme, it is very rewarding to no doubt that our students gain as much Homework Club (organised by Centacare’s hear that the benefits of Homework Club personally from the experience as they give. Toowoomba Refugee and Migrant Support are being seen first-hand by teachers group), English is not their first back in the students’ classrooms. Elouise Parrington language and so they As one of the many adults involved in Head of Languages supervising the Homework Club, it is truly wonderful to see the genuine enthusiasm of all involved, to witness the patience and encouragement that our volunteer students show, and to see the friendships that are formed along the way. The note above, written by one of the primary school students, clearly shows that they also value the time given by their older peers!

15 TGS Teacher Receives International Recognition In September 2016, Toowoomba Grammar School teacher Michael Cocks was announced as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE).

Each year, Microsoft selects leading recognises Mr Cocks as a leader in using educators from around the world to share technology to transform education. their knowledge and expertise as part of a Even before the award announcement, community dedicated to improving student Mr Cocks has always been passionate outcomes through technology. This award about the use of technology in education. As a direct result of his participation in the He created his own website to support his program, Mr Cocks has further revolutionised History students, which is now used by his own classroom practice. One initiative, which has received enthusiastic response tens of thousands of people worldwide. from his students, is the implementation of Also, Mr Cocks has created a range of a ‘choose your own lesson’ approach to his digital resources for his students in order to History lessons. This approach, also known maximise the one-to-one device program as ‘Blended Learning’ is based upon the idea fostered by Toowoomba Grammar School. that each student learns in different ways and Within just a few months in the MIEE that technology allows learning to be truly program, Mr Cocks has had the opportunity personalised to match individual student to participate in national and global meetings needs. To facilitate this, Mr Cocks allows his with the Microsoft Corporation about how students to individually choose the best to integrate technology in pedagogically way to complete a particular History lesson sound ways in schools and to advocate for and then work one-on-one with Mr Cocks how it can be best used to whenever needed. Student engagement and improve student learning. results have significantly improved due to this He has also had access new initiative. to the latest Microsoft Mr Cocks will remain in the MIEE program Surface devices and during 2017 and he will continue to share educational programs new ideas and resources with the rest of the to help support his Toowoomba Grammar School community. digital initiatives.

Australian Schools’ Volleyball Championships The Australian Schools’ Volleyball Championships were held in Melbourne in December.

Our School first participated in this event in 2004 but in December 2016 we took our largest contingent – 32 boys, four teams and five staff. The competition was led by the Master-in-Charge of Volleyball, Dr Brett Sawyer, and the Open 1sts Volleyball coach, Mr Brad Siebenhausen, whose team progressed to the Bronze medal playoff in the Under 17 Division One. The three other teams had mixed success during the week; the older boys finished in the middle of their respective pools with the younger boys not experiencing any wins but gaining through experience.

16 News around the School

Arts Leaders Back row (L-R): Patrick Thomson (TiGAA), Bradley Evans (Wind Orchestra & Wind Ensemble), Lachlan Grigg (Big Band), Daniel Kirby (Orchestra), Jeremy Egerton (Grammarphones) Front row (L-R): Fred Perrottet (Arts), Corné W (Choir), Joseph Willis (R 'n' B Band), Nicholas Wigan (Guitar Ensemble), Harry Egerton (Strings).

13 YEARS AT TGS

On Thursday, 16 February the Headmaster were recognised for being the first boys who attend a Junior School Assembly and look at invited eight Year 12 boys and one Year 11 commenced in the Preparatory Grade (then the massive changes that have occurred to boy to the stage in front of the Senior School called ‘Reception’) in 2005 and who had the Junior School campus over a thirteen year Assembly. The boys received a badge from continued all their primary and secondary period. the Headmaster with the School Crest on it schooling years at Toowoomba Grammar and the years 2005-2017. These young men School. Later in the year these students will

L-R: Hunter Payne ( Yr 11), Joseph Willis, Brock Wendland, Sam Sparke, Tyler Gilmore, Jack Hogan, Louis Tidswell, Corné W, Hugh McRae.

17 News around the School

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ACADEMY (ADFA)

The Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, AC Left to Right we have 5 TGS Old Boys who are currently at ADFA: officially welcomed the Year One Officer Cadets and Midshipmen to OCDT Jeremy Bond (2003-14) – 2nd year studying Bachelor of the Australian Defence Force Academy during the Chief of Defence Arts, History and Politics. Australian Army. He is a member of the Force Parade on 4 March 2017. ADFA pipe band.

PLTOFF Jack Devine (2009-13) – 4th year studying Bachelor of Electrical Engineering CDF. Currently has a mentoring role as Residential Support Officer.

OFFCDT Isaac Martin (2007-16) – Studying Bachelor of Computing and Cyber Security for Air Combat Officer in the RAAF

OFFCDT Guido Zuccoli (2005-16) – Studying Bachelor of Arts Politics and History for Pilot Officer in the RAAF

OFFCDT Sam Penhaligon (2011-16) – Studying Bachelor of Electrical Engineering for Engineer Officer in the RAAF

IMPRESSIVE TERM ONE GPS SPORTING RESULTS FOR TGS

in GPS Cricket in GPS Swimming Congratulations Boys!

McGRATH FOUNDATION Toowoomba Grammar School cricketers actively supported the McGrath Foundation Pink Stumps Day on Saturday, 18 PINK STUMPS DAY March with a game against St Joseph's Gregory Terrace.

18 Toowoomba Grammar School From the Junior School

First Term is always a joyous and exciting time for boys in the Junior School. This encompasses the youngest boys New Playground in Prep discovering what school has to offer, through to Equipment

the boys in upper primary, who are fully engaged with New playground equipment was learning, music, sport, Chess and various other activities. installed during the summer holiday period in the Year 2 and Year 3 play area. Some of these activities are described in this article. The boys refer to this as the ‘rocket ship’ due to its design and they very much enjoy playing on this new equipment. Music Ensemble Leaders Mid-way through Term One each year we hold Music Ensemble Leaders are announced at a Musicians’ Concert, which is an opportunity this concert. The accompanying photograph for individual musicians to perform before highlights this important moment in time for boys, parents and staff. Traditionally, our these boys.

2017 Music Ensemble Leaders, after being awarded their badges. Back row (L-R): Thomas Dixon, Sam Freer and Will Anderson. Front Row (L-R): Gabriel Schubert, Judd Rei, Bede Davis and John Ridgway

The youngest boys at our School commence in one of the Prep classes as Prep Boys Commence School 4 or 5 year olds, with these boys spending First Term discovering the joys of ‘big school’. Their educational journey is a long one, concluding with A child’s first day of school is a significant moment in time. Year 12 in 2029.

Prep M Back Row L-R: Miss Maddison Payne (Teacher Aide), Ashton, Dominic, Prep G - Back Row L-R: Mrs Amelia Grills (Teacher), Joseph, William, Cody, Isaac, Devan, Tom, Reshan, Thomas, Mrs Michelle Weston (Teacher Aide), Mrs Jeanette Dominic Ace, Mrs Marlene Cubis (Teacher Aide), Mrs Liz Pratt (Teacher Aide). Morgan (Teacher). Front Row L-R: Jaxson, Harry, Max, Eric, Connor, Austin Front Row L-R: Michael, Suhaan, Kyran, Hiresh, Spencer, Adidev, Nate, Samuel

19 By Scott Campbell Head of Junior School

Oliver Clifford (5W) took out first place, repeating his same achievement of last year Chess Championship and confirming that Oliver is the best primary school Chess player in Toowoomba. Several The Toowoomba District Primary Schools’ Individual other boys placed in the top three in their divisions, including Charlie Meyer (5W) who Chess Championship was held during First Term, placed first in the Year 5 category. In total, with over 350 students from primary schools across Junior School boys took out 10 of the 18 awards available on the day, a most wonderful Toowoomba competing. achievement.

Toowoomba Primary Schools’ Individual Chess Championship award recipients. Back Row L-R: Jett Heffernan, Charlie Meyer, Jeremy Zuyderwyk and Will Dwan. Front Row L-R: Aiden Zhang, Theo Yevdokimov, Oliver Clifford, George Clifford and Praj Gupte.

History and Tradition (Captains’ pens) GPS CRICKET The Year 5 and Year 6 cricketers enjoyed their At the start of each year, a small moment and Will Anderson (Junior School Vice foray into GPS cricket during first term. At in time occurs in my office with our current Captain 2017) with engraved pens. This the time of writing, the 5A cricket team is School Captain and School Vice Captain tradition was started by our first School undefeated. and the previous incumbents in these roles. Captain, Madison Simmons, with the pens Kai McLoughlin (Junior School Captain being a symbol of office and the speeches 2016) and Ryan Murphy (Junior School the boys need to write. Madison went on Vice Captain 2016) presented to be Senior Prefect in the Senior School. William Smith His sense of history and tradition is nicely (Junior School intertwined with the history and traditions Captain 2017) that permeate our wonderful School.

5A Cricket Team

Our 2016 Captains with the 2017 Captains L-R: Will Anderson, Ryan Murphy, Kai McLoughlin and Will Smith Above: The pens presented to the 2017 Captains 5B Cricket Team

20 The Official Old Boys’ Newsletter

From the President Brett Priebe (1978-82)

Hello again to all our Old Boys and I wish everyone a great year ahead. The year has started off again in earnest for the OBA. We have had a number of functions and activities which we have really enjoyed.

Craig Dennis – Honorary of the military history and record of our Old Many thanks also to those Old Boys who Life Membership Boys. Importantly though, he has backed this accepted nominations for the management pride with tangible support for the Cadets committee. These include I. Dumigan At our recent Annual General Meeting I had over a long period of time. I believe he does (Honorary Life Member), A. Paton (Chip the privilege of bestowing Honorary Life this because he knows support for the TGS Convenor), N. Hess, D. Jones, H. Paton, J. Still, Membership to Craig Dennis (1976-79). I Corps provides the boys of this School with a B. Whittaker & M. Woodside. could write a lengthy essay on what Craig great opportunity for personal development. The AGM was preceded by Dinner has done for the OBA and I know I would risk Craig was particularly passionate about with the Boarders and thirteen Old Boys embarrassing him if I did. I will however touch doing something about the scoreboards attended the dinner, with each of us sitting on a few points that I am sure you will agree on Mills and Old Boys’ Memorial Oval. at a separate table of boys. The boys are make him a worthy recipient of Honorary Life After becoming aware that there was a always extremely interested in how life as a Membership. particular safety issue for the boys manning boarder was in the past. There were plenty Craig has been an OBA Committee Old Boys’ scoreboard he took charge to of questions on how the food compares member for many years and has served as ensure new scoreboards were built for both with the past, what rugby team you were President on the Executive Committee as ovals. These scoreboards not only made in and who was your favourite teacher. well as two separate terms as Secretary. manning the scoreboard safer but added Whether it has been fundraising, organising a very functional asset to the School. reunions or fostering relationships Cricket Match Congratulations again to Craig. It between Old Boys and current boys, you was great to see him receive his Life The annual cricket match between the can always count on Craig to give his Membership in front of the many Old current 1st XI and the 20 year 1st XI was unqualified and wholehearted support. Boys who attended the AGM. held on 21 January. The game was played During his time as President he expertly on Barbour Oval, with Mills Oval undergoing led the OBA Management Committee, some renovations, so congratulations always promoting what was in the best Annual General Meeting to Justin Stower (1982-1986), the new interests of the School. He has been a During the AGM the Management Executive Greenkeeper, who prepared a good wicket significant guiding force in developing Committee members were voted in and they for the players. our investment strategy, always keen to include: There was a large crowd of parents, take a longer term view knowing full well families and friends, all of whom I am sure there will be good and lean times ahead. Brett Priebe President had a great day. Many undertook a tour of He has a particular passion for the TGS Daniel Burrett Vice President the School hosted by the Headmaster, who Cadets Corps and he has consistently shown Mark Creedon Vice President spent the day enjoying the game and talking a great deal of support for this important Craig Dennis Secretary with parents, Old Boys, families and friends. and historic institution of the School. Like Sam Duddy Treasurer most of our Old Boys he is extremely proud

21 The current 1st XI and the 20 Year 1st XI Teams

1st XI Captain, Will Carty (Year 12) and 1997 1st XI Captain Kent Paroz

For the record the current boys had our success it is. Special mention to Mark also New Gymnasium measure and won quite easily in the end. The for umpiring the match. It was a long day In further news, as many of you know Old Boys scored 198 and the current boys for him, adjudicating from both ends. the construction of the new gymnasium reeled in the target in 25 overs. Chris Spanner has commenced on the western side of smashed a century in 70 balls and many of Generations Gathering Trustees Oval. This building is an important the Old Boys got sunburnt on the roofs of investment for the School and one that the their mouths watching the balls soar over Our Generations Gathering was held on OBA acknowledges the School needs. The into Mary and Margaret Street. The current Friday 10 March and, although a small affair, committee decided at the February General Firsts should prove to be very competitive those who attended enjoyed themselves. Meeting that $200,000 would be donated in the GPS competition this year under the Old Boys and their sons and/or grandsons by the OBA to the School to assist in the leadership of Will Carty who is in his second came along for a meal, a few drinks and some construction of the building. year as skipper. camaraderie and stories. The Generations In closing the OBA looks forward After the match, Kent Paroz (Captain Gathering is also about tradition and it was to a successful 2017 as we continue to 1997) led the presentation of 1st XI caps by wonderful to hear some great stories of how do all we can to promote friendship the 20 year Old Boys to the current 1st XI. This the School used to be. and camaraderie between past and presentation was again the highlight. You Oldest Old Boy on the night was present students of the School. can always see that the current 1st XI feel a John Macqueen (1950) and youngest Old great honour is bestowed upon them when Boy was Daniel Burrett (2004-2008). Brett Priebe (1978-82) they receive their caps. The 20 year Old Boys Many thanks must go to Ian Dumigan President TGS OBA should be congratulated for making the (Past President and Honorary Life Member) effort to come to this important event. Many for his TGS Blazer presentation and to Don travelled a long way, none further than Bryce Trenerry (Past President and Honorary Life Burrows who came all the way from Darwin. Member) and the museum committee for Date Claimer A big thanks goes to Mark Creedon their work in putting together a display at the and Ian Dumigan (both Honorary Life museum. Thankyou also to the Headmaster TGS Old Boys’ Weekend Members and Past Presidents) whose and Ben Foley for attending and to Jennifer 8 - 10 September 2017 efforts in organizing and hosting the day Fordyce for her organisation of the night. go a long way to making the day the Photos from the night are on following page. Booking Form included in this edition.

22 Generations Gathering

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7 Captions (Left to Right) 1. Vicki Green, Andrew Green (1982-86), Sam Green (Year 11), Jack Green (Year 9) Absent: Tom Green (Year 7). 2. Sam Vincent (Year 12), Jane Vincent, Dayne Vincent (1986-90). 3. Leonie Ford, Daniel Ford (1987-90), Henry Ford (Year 7). 4. Kate McLennan, Austin McLennan (1988-92), James McLennan (Year 7), Narelle McLennan, Persephone McLennan. 5. Hamish Innes (Year 7), James Innes (1988-92). 6. Elizabeth Macqueen, James Darlington (Year 7), John Macqueen (1950). 7. Max Priebe (Year 12), Brett Priebe (1978-82), Vanessa Priebe.

23 Births, Deaths, Engagements & Marriages Births Rainer Pollard (2001-05) and Eliza, a daughter, Eve May Louise, in November 2016 Evan Anderson (1994-98) and Jodi, a son, Thomas James, in December 2016 Christian Capp (1991-95) and Karina, a son Rohan, in January 2017

Deaths James Smart, ISO (1940-43) in July 2016 Arthur (Jim) Priebe (1951-56) in September 2016 Old Boy News Colin Cavanough (1947-48) in September 2016 Walter Mayne (1943-45) in October 2016 Do you have a story to share? Dr Patrick Chapman (1956-59) in November 2016 We are always looking for articles to publish about our Old Boys. For more Francis (Frank) Hewitt (1950-51) in November 2016 information please contact Jennifer Fordyce in the School Associations' Office. Christopher (Chris) Yeates (1962-64) Email: [email protected] Phone: (07) 4687 2579 in November 2016 Lyell Bartlett (1945-46) in November 2016 Geoffrey (Geoff) Buckle (1954-55) in November 2016 Harrison Humphries (2001-05) is a board North Queensland in November. He came John Collins (1941-43) in November 2016 member of the Toowoomba Chamber of to the attention of selectors when he took Neville Sondergeld (1948-52) in December 2016 Commerce and head of litigation and dispute six wickets over two games in the Schaeffer Scott Stallman (1985-89) in December 2016 resolution at Clifford Gouldson Lawyers. Shield for Darling Downs City. Having more experience as a batsman, he was called upon John MacKenzie (1943-45) in December 2016 to bowl when injuries struck the team. His Maxwell Vines (1945-46) in December 2016 Chickpea crops in the Clermont region are thriving. Brendon Swaffer (1982-85) on coach said that he used uncontrollable spin Richard (Dick) Wilson (1961) in December 2016 Bungarra farms 3100 hectares and 1800 of to trap top order batsmen. Ronald Williams (1939-40) in December 2016 these were growing chickpeas. July rains Robert (Bob) Sword (1948-49) in January 2017 really increased the yield and record prices Don Murray (1970-74) and his wife Melody William Cullen (1948-49) in January 2017 drove a solid season in the region. were visiting Toowoomba from Townsville for William Tennent (1971-75) in January 2017 their daughter’s birthday in November. They Alfred (Bryce) Sturtridge (1940-47) in January 2017 In weightlifting, Lawson Dingle (2012-14) called in to see the School as Don hadn’t Douglas Welsby (1938-39) in January 2017 returned from the Australian Country finals returned since the centenary year, 1975. Edward Hoffman (1941-44) in January 2017 posting an overall total of 249kg after lifting Don’s father Doug (1942-47) is living in an Charles (Charlie) Moore (1944-48) in February 2017 132kg in the clean and jerk and 117kg in the RSL village in Townsville, and his brother Chris Peter Graham (1949-51) in February 2017 snatch. (1966-71) and nephew Kim (1998-2002) also attended the School. Don and Melody Queensland Beef Expo was held at the have four adult children and run a luxury pet Marriages Toowoomba Showgrounds in September resort on the outskirts of Townsville. 2016. The Hamiltons, Rodney (1972-73), Scott Weber (1997-2001) to Kate Spence Tom Dowling (1997-2004) is living in the in November 2016 Hugh (1998-2001) and Sam (1997-2001) were on hand with their business Outback US and he has been invited to take part in Energy Solutions. They build mobile an art exhibition in the World Trade Centre. solar power plants to provide an off-grid The gallery has invited a select group of Engagements renewable source of energy that is easy to artists to take over a whole floor of one of Darby Knight (2008-11) and Billie-Jo Hurle use and transportable. the buildings. Tom has also been selected to in December 2016 exhibit in the New Museum in Manhattan. Brad Hay (2006-08) to Courtney Pullin Zac Beveridge (2011-15) was named in the This exhibition opened at the end of 2016 in January 2017 South Queensland cricket side to take on and focussed on race issues that America is Scott Bridle (1982-86) to Meg Waters in January 2017 24 currently experiencing. Honorary Old Boy, completed his fourth year of Medicine at the Member for Gregory, Lachlan Millar (1985- Judy Gillies, caught up with Tom when she University of New South Wales in Sydney; and 88) welcomed the announcement that was visiting her son Drew (1979-83) in Jeremy Baines (2009-13) has completed his $5 million had been restored by the State September 2016. degree in Games Design at Griffith University. Government for wild dog fencing and he is hoping that the money can be allocated to projects that have already been assessed.

Twenty year old Bond University film and television graduate, Clancy Sinnamon (2009-13) returned to his family’s beef cattle property last year to shoot his short film, Calloused Hearts. The film premiered at Bond University on 8 December 2016 and will now be entered in national and international festivals. The film centred on the theme of domestic violence, particularly in rural areas. Clancy’s dream is to put his home town of Jackson on the world map and it seems he’s started the journey.

Meat & Livestock Australia recognised that many producers needed assistance to improve their business skills and financial literacy. Ian McLean (1992-96) presents a course titled BusinessEDGE and it has been very successful in assisting producers to make wise business decisions. Ian has co-authored The Northern Beef Report with Phil Holmes.

Tom Dowling (1997-2004) and Judy Gillies. In November, the Tatteralls’s Racing Club dedicated the Colin McAlpine AM Memorial Classic – Listed (Fillies & Mares) to racing club Thomas McNamara (2002-08) has only Peter (Smiley) Muir (1957-59) and his wife life member and pioneer, Colin McAlpine one more year to complete his Bachelor Jeanette caught up with Mick Storrs (1959- (1946-47) who died on 4 August 2016. The of Business/Marketing at the University of 62) in Caloundra on their way to Noosa for race was a feature event at the Tattersall’s Southern Queensland, Toowoomba. Recently Christmas. Mick reported that Peter is happily Celebration Season Race Day held at Eagle he participated in a concert at the Cathedral retired and looking as fit as he did 57 years Farm. Centre, singing with the High Altitude ago. The Muirs live in Western Australia. Harmony group, with proceeds going to the Toowoomba Hospice. Thomas enjoys working on the family farm at Pampas and is looking forward to catching up with Old Boys at their 2018 reunion.

Graham Hobbs (1949-52) visited his son Warren (1974-78) and family in Germany and whilst there, they celebrated his grandson, Henry’s 17th birthday in Hof, Bavaria. The temperatures for Graham’s visit ranged from -9⁰C to -2⁰C during the day with several inches of snow in the garden.

Three Old Boys from 2013 returned to the School on 30 November 2016. They came along to throw a few hoops and relive their times playing Basketball for the School. Andrew Park (2009-13) has just completed his fourth year studying Dentistry at James Cook University, Cairns; Joseph Cook (2009-13) has Peter (Smiley) Muir (1957-59) and Mick Storrs (1959-62)

25 Cattle Council president, Howard Smith The cocktail event which was held at The Surf (1978-82) has been re-elected for another Club Mooloolaba raises funds for the Royal term at the annual general meeting. He said Flying Doctor Service. The bachelors were there was still a lot of work to do in market auctioned and then each couple was given a access and objective carcase measurement. meal voucher to a Sunshine Coast restaurant. Bryce Moore (2007-11) from Bollon raised Coming Events Richard Clift (2013-16) has followed in his the most money, with John Maunder 2017 older brother’s footsteps and signed with (2004-08), Dennis Rush (2007-11) and Mac Gray (2009-13) also contributing to the the Melbourne Rebels. William (2013-14) Monday, 24 Apr School ANZAC Day Service guided the Rebels Under 20s to a grand final fundraising for a great cause. Wednesday, 3 May Old Boys' Association in 2015 and Richard is keen to fill the position Management Committee Meeting, Old Hall, 7:30pm vacated by his sibling. Will is going to be Russell Neal (1968-72) has been getting Saturday, 6 May Junior School Information training with the senior squad in the pre- good prices for his lambs and wool over the Morning, 9:30am - 10:30am season so the brothers won’t be eligible to past five years and this has allowed him to Friday, 12 May Strings Soirée, Old Hall, 5:30pm play together this year. invest in new infrastructure on his property Saturday, 20 May Headmaster's Information at Tara. Improved sheep yards and new Morning, Old Hall, 9:30am In December 2016, Harry Hoopert (2013- handling equipment have reduced labour Tuesday, 23 May Music Extension Concert, Old Hall, 7:00pm 15) enjoyed training with the senior Reds and time. Friday, 26 May Big Band and R'n'B Band squad ahead of the 2017 competition launch. Extravaganza, Empire Church His immediate goal is to have a regular Veteran University Cricket Club player, Chris Theatre, 7:30pm starting role in next season’s Under 20 team Webster (1985-87), has exceeded legendary Wednesday, 7 Jun Old Boys' Association Management Committee with an opportunity to press for a spot in sportsman Herb Steinohrt’s record of 729 Meeting, Old Hall, 7:30pm Australia’s Under 20 squad. His call-up to the wickets, and has gone on to take 737 in his Saturday, 29 Jul Headmaster's Information senior training squad could be seen as an career to date. He named Matt Dennis Morning, Old Hall, 9:30am Wednesday, 2 Aug Old Boys' Association indication of what the future might hold for (2000-06) as one of the batsmen that he has Management Committee this talented young player. trouble getting out. Chris’s 10 year old son Meeting, Old Hall, 7:30pm Cooper is also a keen cricketer and he hopes Saturday, 12 Aug Junior School Information Morning, 9:30am - 10:30am Chris Fox (1995-97) and his wife Elisa from that he will still be on the pitch when his son Tuesday, 15 Aug Old Boys' Association Proston decided to move their annual Santa reaches grade cricket level. (Brisbane Branch) Annual Gertrudis bull sale to their property and Function, 7:00pm it proved very successful for them. They Darr River Downs homestead was built in Thursday, 17 Aug School Production Matinee Performance, Empire Theatre enjoyed a total clearance, selling all 51 the 1870s from locally quarried sandstone in 11:00am bulls offered and recording an impressive Morella, 70km north of Longreach. In 1989 average of $7,382. The family built their Cam Tindall (1973-77) and his wife Sharon own sale complex on the property as they bought the property and in 2003 it was listed wanted to create an atmosphere that people on Queensland’s Heritage Register. The Old Boys who have visited remembered for the right reasons. complex consists of the main house, a maid’s TGS since November 2016 room and store room, and an office saddle The success of John Maunder (2004-08) room, and stands amidst a grand garden Don Murray, 70-74, Yabulu QLD in becoming a doctor, graduating from the that is watered from various creeks on which Dave Darby, 66, Heildon QLD University of Queensland with a Bachelor Chinese workers had built weirs long ago. of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, defied It is wonderful to see this valuable piece of Judd Leech, 90-94, Narrabri NSW all odds. When John graduated with an Queensland’s history being preserved. Clinton Riggs, 03-07, Halls Creek WA Engineering degree four years ago, he Bryce Burrows, 97-98, Acacia Hills NT was diagnosed with modular lymphocyte Wagyu breeders Selwyn Maller (1974-75) James Arneil, 96-97, Lutwyche QLD predominant Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a and his wife Jocelyn have built a 1700-head Ross Dakin, 93-97, Fig Tree Pocket QLD devastating time for him. He underwent Wagyu and Wagyu-cross breeder herd since Tim Saal, 94-98, Plainland QLD intensive chemotherapy for six months and 1998. They run the cattle at their properties Jaime Gunn, 94-98, Westbrook QLD was inspired by the doctor treating him. at Wallumbilla and Mitchell, and on leased During his treatment he began studying property at Roma. Longevity is one of the Scott Farquharson, 89-92, Toowoomba QLD Medicine and this year he has accepted breed’s best attributes and cows are still Dan Johnson, 93-97, Dulacca QLD a placement with the Sunshine Coast producing good calves at 14 years of age. Tom Marland, 95-99, Bundaberg QLD Hospital and Health Service. Originally from Great fertility rates and good temperament Kent Paroz, 93-97, Toowoomba QLD Wallumbilla, John has displayed extraordinary also make the breed a desirable option for Dougal Coates, 94-98, New Farm QLD courage and tenacity to reach his goals. Australian producers. Luke Nothdurft, 93-97, The Gap QLD Oliver Lilford, 12-15, Toowoomba QLD Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boy Beau Weedon (1998-2002) phoned recently James Webb, 07-11, Nanango QLD bachelors were in high demand at the and gave an update on what he and his Outback to Oyster Cocktail Party in January. brothers are doing. Beau is married with two Phil Challands, 62-63, Samford Valley QLD John Nutt, 49-51, Turramurra QLD young sons and living in Toowoomba. He James Webb (2007-11) dropped in to the The newly-endorsed LNP candidate for is working for a chiropractor at the moment School in March and updated us on his Lockyer is Jim McDonald (1980-84). He but will study to become an osteopath in travels. He had just returned from Nepal is already a Lockyer Valley councillor and the future. Jared (2000-02) is a bricklayer, which he said was an amazing country Officer-in-Charge at the Laidley Police Station is married with a young son and living at with very contented people, even though and stated that local representation was really Springfield. Zack (2002-06) is in his third they had suffered significant loss during the important. year studying Architecture part-time at the earthquake of 2015. Since leaving school University of Southern Queensland, and he James has become a pastry chef and is now After completing a degree in Journalism, is also employed by USQ working with the completing other elements to become a fully Ben Currie (2007-11) has become one of Dean of Education. qualified chef. He has also travelled to many Queensland’s most successful young horse other countries. trainers. Horses that he trained came 7th Harrison Sedgwick (2003-13) won and 8th in the Magic Millions on the Gold the Cadet of the Year award at the Matthew Denny (2011-13) is taking a stand Coast recently. Training horses is definitely Hutchies’ National Apprentice and Cadet against roadside littering. He has joined in the family with his father being a horse of the Year Awards held at The Triffid, the Murray-Darling Committee’s campaign trainer and his mother is the sister of Warwick Newstead, in November 2016. The Hon “Talking Rubbish” and in a commercial, he trainers Michael and Paul Nolan. The next Yvette D’Ath, Queensland Attorney General, hurls a discus into a rubbish bin, highlighting stage of Ben’s career will probably take him to Minister for Justice and Minister for Training his Olympic talents. Matt comes from Allora Brisbane. and Skills was the guest of honour. and said that he doesn’t understand why people choose to litter our beautiful world Brad Jones (1985-89) was named The when it’s so easy to “bin it”. Weekly Times Coles 2016 Cropping Farmer of the Year. Brad and his wife, Kate Raston, Brad Jones (1985-89) crop 11,000ha of cereals, canola, field peas and export hay at Tammin, in 300mm rainfall country about 180km east of Perth. Their move from granular fertiliser to liquid, and building a 9000 tonne capacity silo complex have resulted in much better returns on assets. The awards ceremony was held in Melbourne in February, and Brad and Kate flew from Western Australia to accept their award. Brad was then invited to speak at a conference in France in late February/early March.

Obituaries

GEOFFREY NORMAN COPELAND (at TGS 1950-54)

Geoff attended TGS as a boarder from Cross Country race and was breakaway in the All Souls School, Charters Towers, Knox 1951 to 1954. After completing his Junior First XV that shared the GPS Premiership. Grammar School and Brigidine College, both examination, he was awarded a Trustees’ After studying Science at Queensland in Sydney where he was Head of Science. Geoff died after a short illness and leaves Scholarship on the proviso that he undertake University, he returned to TGS to teach his wife Judy, four children, 11 grandchildren a course of instruction in teaching skills Chemistry for two years, also coaching and three great-grandchildren. He had during his senior years. He excelled at Gymnastics, Football and Cricket. a long, happy and productive life. Gymnastics, set the record for a gruelling He continued his teaching career at

27 TGS Old Boys’ Weekend 8 - 10 September 2017 All Old Boys and partners are welcome

The 2017 TGSOBA Weekend Saturday, 9 September 2017 features the “Years of the O’Callaghan Cup Sevens” reunions – those Main game commencing at approx. 2:00pm who completed, or would have Toowoomba Grammar School completed, VI Form/Senior/Year OBA Reunion Dinner 12 in 1947, 1957, 1967, 1977, 7:00pm – midnight, Rumours International, 1987, 1997, 2007 323 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba Tickets: $60 per head, includes 2 course buffet. Partners are very welcome. Dress: lounge suit or coat & tie. Cash Bar will operate. Friday, 8 September 2017 Please book and pay using the reverse side of this flyer or online at www.tgsoba.org.au. Welcome Gathering RSVP: 18 August. No Refunds after 1 September. 6:00pm – 7:30pm, The Pavilion, Toowoomba Grammar School Tickets: $20 per head, includes finger food, Sunday, 10 September 2017 beer and wine. Gather your year group together at TGS for a welcome Tour of School - 9:30am by the OBA to launch the Reunion Weekend. After the followed by Welcome Gathering, transportation will be arranged Morning Tea in Old Hall - 10:30am to local venues for individual Year Group Gatherings as organised by the Year Group Co-ordinators. Please book Both of these activities are free. To assist with catering, and pay by 18 August using the reverse side of this flyer please RSVP on the reverse side of this flyer or online Obituaries or online at www.tgsoba.org.au. at www.tgsoba.org.au.

2017 REUNION CO-ORDINATORS

1947 - Jennifer Fordyce 1967 (2)- Rowley Moody 1987- Todd Stubbings School Associations Assistant Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07 3209 6294 Mobile: 0404 283 647 Telephone: 07 4687 2579 Mobile: 0409 875 747 1997 - Kent Paroz 1957 - John Handley 1972 - Leon Clothier Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0407 547 749 Mobile: 0428 132 275 Mobile: 0427 855 304 2007 - Lincoln Humphries 1967 - Bruce Ross 1977 - Paul Sweeney Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Mobile: 0409 474 491 Telephone: 07 3395 1453 Mobile: 0408 210 505 Mobile: 0422 962 935

28 TGS Old Boys’ Booking Form Weekend 2017

Return the completed order form to the TGSOBA by 13 August 2016. Bookings can also be made online: www.tgsoba.org.au.

Welcome Gathering Friday, 8 September, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

x $20 per person Please advise any special dietary requirements: ______Your partner’s name for name tag: ______

Reunion Dinner Saturday, 9 September, 7:00pm - 12 midnight

x $60 per person Please advise any special dietary requirements: ______Your partner’s name for name tag: ______

Tour of School and Morning Tea Sunday, 10 September, 9:30am – 11:30am (Free - please RSVP for catering purposes)

Old Boys’ Cap Personalised $20

x Personalised @ $20 each Years at TGS ______/______x Generic @ $15 each

Caps must be ordered by 25 August 2017. They will be available for collection at the Welcome Generic $15 Gathering or from your Year Group Co-ordinator. Also available: TGSOBA Polo Shirts ($30), TGSOBA Jerseys ($85), TGSOBA Ties ($25), only available to financial members. Enquiries: (07) 4687 2579 Please note that this is not an order form for merchandise if you are not attending the reunion. Postage costs would need to be included if you are not personally collecting items ordered.

Contact Details and Payment

Name: ______Years at TGS: ______to ______

Yes, I consent to having my name and TGS years (no other details) listed on the School’s webpage to indicate my attendance.

Address: ______

Mob: ______Ph: ______Email: ______

I enclose my cheque / cash for $ ______(make cheques payable to: “TGSOBA”)

OR debit my  Visa  Mastercard for the amount of $ ______

Card Number:    

Expiry: ____ /____ Cardholder’s name:______Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys’ Assn. Inc. Cardholder’s signature: ______PO Box 2900 Toowoomba Qld 4350 T: 07 4687 2579 F: 07 4687 2582 E: [email protected] Thank you for your payment. An email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed above. W: www.tgsoba.org.au TGS Old Boys’ Booking Form Weekend 2017

Return the completed order form to the TGSOBA by 13 August 2016. Bookings can also be made online: www.tgsoba.org.au.

Welcome Gathering Friday, 8 September, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

x $20 per person Please advise any special dietary requirements: ______Your partner’s name for name tag: ______ArtShow2017

Reunion Dinner Saturday, 9 September, 7:00pm - 12 midnight The Toowoomba Grammar School Art Show of 2017 was another great success due to the organisational efforts x $60 per person Please advise any special dietary requirements: ______and ability of the Art Show Committee, led by Mrs Pam Your partner’s name for name tag: ______Brown. The School is also grateful to other volunteers and The Headmaster, Mr Peter Hauser and this Tour of School and Morning Tea Sunday, 10 September, 9:30am – 11:30am year's Feature Artist Vivienne Heckels. the various sponsors. (Free - please RSVP for catering purposes)

Old Boys’ Cap Personalised $20

x Personalised @ $20 each Years at TGS ______/______x Generic @ $15 each

Caps must be ordered by 25 August 2017. They will be available for collection at the Welcome Generic $15 Gathering or from your Year Group Co-ordinator. Also available: TGSOBA Polo Shirts ($30), TGSOBA Jerseys ($85), TGSOBA Ties ($25), only available to financial members. Enquiries: (07) 4687 2579 Please note that this is not an order form for merchandise if you are not attending the reunion. Postage costs would need to be included if you are not personally collecting items ordered.

The Art Show Committee (L-R): Chris Martin, Jodie Apel, Amanda Carmody, Heidi Ward, Lesley Tatzenko, Pam Contact Details and Payment Brown, Bec Statton, Penny Hely, Lucy Osborn, Kieran Doré, Nicole Allom. Name: ______Years at TGS: ______to ______

Yes, I consent to having my name and TGS years (no other details) listed on the School’s webpage to indicate my attendance.

Address: ______

Mob: ______Ph: ______Email: ______

I enclose my cheque / cash for $ ______(make cheques payable to: “TGSOBA”)

OR debit my  Visa  Mastercard for the amount of $ ______

Card Number:    

Expiry: ____ /____ Cardholder’s name:______Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys’ Assn. Inc. Cardholder’s signature: ______PO Box 2900 Toowoomba Qld 4350 T: 07 4687 2579 F: 07 4687 2582 E: [email protected] Thank you for your payment. An email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed above. W: www.tgsoba.org.au The centre room of this year's Art Show