Volume 28 No.2 August 2018

Toowoomba Grammar School Fidelis in Omnibus

A publication of Toowoomba Grammar School PO Box 2900, Toowoomba Qld 4350 24 Margaret Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350 Tel: 07 4687 2500 Fax: 07 4687 2582 Email: tgs@twgs.qld.edu.au 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: oldboys@tgsoba.org.au Web: www.tgsoba.org.au ABN 38 614 918 181

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Editor: Toowoomba Grammar School Publications Department

Photography: TGS Publications Department and various students and staff members & Mr Wes McRae

Front Cover: Old Hall by night featuring the Margery Hobbs Memorial Windows donated to the School by Mr Graham Hobbs. (TGS 1949-1952)

The School welcomed Harry Hornery during his recent visit back to Australia 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 President ................................................................................................. 21

Old Boy News ...................................................................................................... 22-30

From the Headmaster ...............................................................................................2

The New Queensland Certificate of Education .....................................4

ANZAC Day Service ....................................................................................................5

Centenary of the GPS ................................................................................................6

Latin Club ...........................................................................................................................7

Contribution to Community Service.....................................................8-10

New Glen McCracken Sports Centre ......................................................... 12

Participation in GPS Sport ........................................................................ 13-14

Old Boys Professional Rugby Careers ...................................................... 15

Old Boys Professional Football Careers .................................................. 16

Student Achievements ........................................................................................ 17

O'Callaghan Cup Success ................................................................................... 18

From the Junior School ............................................................................... 19-20

Volume 28 No.2 August 2018

Toowoomba Grammar School Fidelis in Omnibus

Many of you would know that for nearly two

years in my spare time I have been writing

about aspects of the School’s history. This is in

preparation for the final copy to be presented

to the School’s Board of Trustees with a deadline

of February 2025. This seems like a long way

off but the research is time consuming and

necessarily rigorous. The history of the School

will be chronicled from year to year from 1875

to 2025 and will represent my gift to the School

in my retirement years to celebrate the School’s

sesquicentenary or 150-year anniversary of its

foundation. A large part of the

work will be a continuation

of the excellent work by the

late Mr John Winn who was

a long-standing and highly

respected teacher at the School

and later our School Historian.

To date the School has had

four major pieces of historical

research – The Queensland Great Public Schools – A History,

written by T. Max Hawkins

(Jacaranda Press 1965); the

centenary year celebration

Toowoomba Grammar School 1875-1975: A Centenary History written by Rupert

Goodman (Downs Printing Co. 1976); the Register

(1877-1995) compiled and edited by Mr Graeme

Ainsbury (the then TGS School Registrar) and the

125 year celebration of TGS History, Still Playing the

Game, written by Mr John Winn.

My research involves the various School

Magazines from 1904 (we have every School

Magazine from 1904); the minutes of every Board

of Trustees meeting since the late 1880s; the

written work from the sources listed above and

discussions with many Old Boys. The assistance

of the volunteer staff in the School Museum has

been gratefully appreciated and will continue to

be as I progress with the project. To give you a

sample of the different world in which the School

and its students and staff operated decades ago, I

offer the following for your amusement.

In the School Museum is an audio recording

of an interview between the former Master Mr

John K. Winn (as School Historian) and Old Boy

John D. Thompson (at School 1937-1939). Mr

Thompson was 85 years of age when he was

interviewed by Mr Winn and his anecdotes are

highly amusing. A sample follows:

“I was Thompson 1 (that is Thompson number one) as my brothers also came here. We had our Assemblies in the big old classroom (now Old Hall). We had Assemblies here every Friday and they would read out ‘Thompson 1, Saturday’ I would have to come back and work on Saturday for detention.

When I first arrived the Headmaster was ‘Boss’ Roberts. We played up but he was fair. Once I made

a stink bomb (rotten egg gas) out of iron filings and sulphuric acid and put it in an ink well. The Master, Tibby Martin, said who was responsible for this outrage? I owned up and he sent me to the Headmaster Boss Roberts. ‘Bend over Thompson, 8 wacks on the backside.’ Mr Winn then

asked Mr Thompson did this do

him any harm? Mr Thompson

replied: ‘Hell no; I finished here as a bloody gentleman. My word I’ve got happy memories of my time here.’

I got my colours in my first year as a squirt in cricket and football (which was almost unheard of at the time), all due to the sportsman Duncan Thompson who was my uncle who taught me to play sport.

In those days we used to get the train to Brisbane, stay at the YMCA in Edward Street and there were only about four or five schools in the GPS competition – I remember Nudgee, BBC, State High and Southport.

Mr ‘Lou’ Bill Hatherell was my rugby coach. He would say to me: ‘Thompson, go off home and see my wife and see if you can borrow two pound from her and my coat and tell her that I have a meeting this afternoon down at the Post Office Hotel. So he and old ‘Pud’ Heenan would then get into their old car and drive to Margaret Street and drink rum. Next day ‘Lou’ would be back at the School in the classroom and his face would be red and he would say to the boys: ‘You may revise, there will be no screaming, I want complete quietness in the class.’ He was a great fella, old Lou.

I wasn’t a scholar, I was more interested in playing cricket and football. I was more interested in playing sport than learning bloody sums and Algebra.

When I did senior I was only doing four subjects so I didn’t come to school until 10:30 or 11:00 o’clock. I had a sweetheart in my Uncle Duncan’s shop and I used to go and see her before school.

My teacher ‘Lou’ would say to me: ‘Thompson, out here, and he would give me an envelope to go to the bank to find out his balance. So I would ride my bike down to the National Bank and present the envelope to the teller and the teller would say – oh not again. As I was coming back up the driveway from the bank one day, the Boss (the Headmaster) was standing outside so I hid behind the tree so ‘Harry’ couldn’t see me. And ‘Lou’ would say to me: ‘Why have you been so long?’ and I replied: ‘Well Sir, I was hiding from the Headmaster.’ And Sir said back to me: ‘Good boy.’

At Mrs Fleming’s tuckshop on the corner of Margaret and Mary Streets you could keep an account. In those days we used to buy a donut for three pennies, the next day they were a day old so you could buy them for one penny and she would put how much we owed in the book and we would pay every Friday.

Mr Thompson referred to the classrooms in

the main heritage building (School House). He recalled: Mr Tibby Martin had his classroom here. Next door was Lou Hatherell for Algebra; Joe Scott was opposite, teaching Geography and Bookkeeping; the ‘Boss’ was upstairs. He taught Latin and other languages. The Chemistry Lab was out the back with Mr Hassler. Pud Heenan had the Physics lab. And the baths (school outdoor swimming pool) was out the back. There was no gymnasium and upstairs in the main building was the dormitory for the boarders.”

As Headmaster I am deriving considerable

enjoyment from my research into the history of

the School. I am committed to retaining the very

many positive traditions of this great School but

am also cognisant of the fact that some tradition

has been negative such as the bullying which

occurred in decades past. It is my wish, and that

of all of the staff, to attempt to ensure that these

negative occurrences are never repeated.

Peter B HauserHeadmaster

Dear Readers,

HeadmasterFrom the

Board of Trustees Reports 1938-1958

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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.

Harry Cottle From strength to strengthMany 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 Melbourne 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

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 Geoff McDonald (far left) who attended TGS 1984-1988. Pictured from L- R: Toowoomba Regional Councillor Geoff McDonald; Prefect, Sam Hicks (Year 12); Senior Boarder Prefect, Matthew Price; The Mayor of the Toowoomba Regional Council, Councillor Paul Antonio; Prefect, Max Manassero (Year 12); Mr John Anderson (Deputy Headmaster); Councillor Nancy Sommerfield.

Pictured from L- R: TGS Junior School Teacher Mrs Lucy MacFarlane; Councillor Nancy Sommerfield; Joel Ewing, School Captain of the Junior School; Mayor Paul Antonio; Mark Armstrong, School Vice Captain of the Junior School; and Councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan

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Director Of Studies

Update On The Introduction To The New Queensland Certificate Of Education (QCE)

2019 will be a year of transition with our last group of Year 12 students sitting the Queensland Core Skills test and working towards an Overall Position (OP) and our first group of Year 11 students undertaking their studies towards the new QCE. Students will no longer sit the Queensland Core Skills (QCS) scaling tests, but, if on an academic pathway, will work towards an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). The QCE is the internationally recognised certification of successful secondary school completion and forms part of the Australian Qualifications Framework; every student, irrespective of whether they are on an academic or vocational pathway, is eligible to receive a QCE.

Students following a vocational pathway will not receive an ATAR. As the ATAR is a tool purely for the determination of tertiary entrance, those students not intending to go directly to university but are intending to pursue a trade, enrol in a TAFE qualification or proceed straight into the workforce do not require an ATAR. However, as long as they meet the requirements for the QCE, they will receive this important qualification.

The staff at Toowoomba Grammar School are well prepared for the transition to the new course of study. The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has rewritten all General Senior Syllabuses. Every teacher of a Senior subject has had face-to-face training in the implementation of their new syllabus. Every teacher has also engaged in a series of accreditation courses created by the QCAA to ensure a shared

understanding of the attributes, development and marking of quality assessment for these new syllabuses.

The current Year 10 cohort will be the first group studying for the new QCE. They may have already started to notice changes. A number of subjects have introduced new content and started assessing using the structure of the new Senior Subjects. This includes using numerical results to represent achievement against standards. New terminology has been introduced; instead of marking schemes of marking criteria, they are likely to have come across Instrument Specific Marking Guides (ISMGs). While they may not be aware of the change, all assessment items are written to include the cognitive verbs; verbs which direct the student how to answer the question. The cognitive verbs are shared across every syllabus; students will know what is required when they see the verb and analyse whether it is in an English, Art or Maths problem.

The current Year 10 students will have the opportunity to undertake new subjects introduced into the curriculum offered at Toowoomba Grammar School. These include the study of two new subjects, Psychology and Engineering, in their Senior Years. We are also introducing two new vocational offerings. Essential Maths (which was previously called Pre-Vocational Maths) will be offered for the first time. We are also offering Certificate III (Year 11) and Certificate IV (Year 12) in Fitness for those students looking for a career in the fitness industry when they complete school.

There will be a lot of focus on external assessments as we approach Term 4 in 2020. Every General subject in Year 12 will have three pieces of internal assessment and one piece of external assessment written by the QCAA. While not diminishing the importance of the external assessments, it is important to note a key difference between the external assessments under the Queensland system as compared with the southern States. The external assessments in Queensland will not be used to scale the results of the internal assessments. Every student will know their cumulative result out of 75 (most subjects) or 50 (Maths/ Science subjects) per cent before they sit their external assessment. This result will not be scaled by their performance on the external assessment.

Toowoomba Grammarians should feel confident as they move to the new courses of study and work towards the new QCE. The calculation of the ATAR will be based on their performance within the subjects of their choice and not on a more arbitrary scaling instrument. Already the boys are sitting many examinations in preparation for their Year 12 study in 2020 and beyond. The teaching staff feel that the boys are already very well prepared for the forthcoming changes in curriculum and assessment. The effective preparation of the boys is complemented by the thorough and professional preparation of the new courses and assessment by the teachers. We anticipate and look forward to a smooth transition.

Dr Alison YoungDirector of Studies

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

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Proud Grandparents, some displaying medals on their chest, filled the marquees on Old Boys’ Memorial Oval and overflowed onto The Terraces, which was a sea of blue and gold.

It is always a special opportunity to have the generations come together to recognise the sacrifices made, not just during World War 1 but right through to the current conflicts in Afghanistan.

Older family members can share their stories, some of which may be tragic, but it is in this way that we will come closer to understanding the horror, heartache and heroism of these brave men and women.

The Cadets’ polished display is testament to the hard work and commitment of these young men and women, under the guidance of staff member Mrs Ann Hallam, and their performance was to be commended as they stood stoic under the blazing sun before our Guest of Honour, Captain Geoff Quinn, who was the former Officer Commanding of TGS Cadet Unit.

For the first time the School recognised Old Boys from the Korean War (Private Douglas McEwen), Vietnam War (Captain Kenneth Wilfred Bade) and the Afghanistan Conflict (Private Timothy Aplin).

In a very touching tribute 125 Year 10 students placed flags against crosses that represented the TGS Old Boys who lost their lives during World War II. Next year we will undertake the same practice but acknowledge the fallen from WWI.

The stillness was broken by the spectacular Warbird flyover that was kindly organised by the Zuccoli-Handley family, and the occasional whir of a military helicopter overhead, which only added to the poignancy of the ceremony.

On ANZAC Day, Wednesday 25 April, 290 of our boarders attended the Dawn Service, together with a number of dayboys and staff. Various cadets mounted the cenotaph during a service conducted at the Mothers’ Memorial, where the Headmaster laid a wreath in recognition of those TGS Old Boys who paid the ultimate sacrifice in various wars. Our Cadet Unit, Queensland’s longest-serving cadet unit and one predating the foundation of the Australian Armed Forces, marched during the main parade.

We may never fully appreciate what our veterans endured, but ANZAC Day reinforces our sense of community, comradery, humility and respect – all of which are important values of Toowoomba Grammar School.

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.

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

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For the last 100 years the GPS has contributed to the advancement of overall educational and sporting excellence in greater Brisbane and beyond, serving the Gold Coast, Toowoomba and Ipswich. The Association provides a healthy and social opportunity for large numbers of students to take part in an extensive range of sporting and cultural activities.

The GPS Association was founded as World War One drew to a close. The first secretary was Norman Connal who served from 1918 until 1928. The first GPS school communities were filled with optimism, eager to play their part in the burgeoning state with its bustling river port city, much like today, with thriving markets, busy wharves, and booming dance halls and theatres.

The opportunity to take part in sporting and cultural activities between the nine GPS schools has always been important. A school team and a match against another school instils co-operation, team work, leadership and service. These fundamental values have always been important to the GPS and served the GPS community well when the devastating effect of the Great Depression of the 1930s was felt by all.

The Second World War also took its toll, and many of the boys who attended GPS schools were called to serve Australia in the Second World War, many giving their lives for their country. For those who returned, life was forever changed, and we honour them all.

The GPS schools are as committed today as they were during the depression of the 1930s and the war in the 1940s to preparing students

for the challenges and adventures that await them when they leave school, whatever they may be.

Every period of history presents enormous challenges and exciting opportunities. In many cases it is the solid, foundational, behind the scenes work of the GPS that has made the difference in the lives of the boys who have been through its ranks. The philosophies of team work, healthy competition, of celebrating both happy victories and honourable defeats have produced generation after generation

of boys who carry these values into adulthood. The fellowship of a

GPS school goes beyond the school gates.

The bonds that are formed last forever.

The centenary year of 2018 is an extraordinary time to be alive.

There is both much to be learnt

and much to be done. Through an

extensive activities program, the Association

seeks to promote the pursuit of excellence, teamwork and leadership

through outstanding coaching by teachers and others who are equipped with the necessary skills and experience to nurture and inspire our young people.

It’s no surprise that the unyielding values of all the GPS schools, the extraordinary commitment, resilience, dedication, effort, courage, rivalry, support, pride and fellowship have produced outstanding students who have grown into remarkable people.

There is enough GPS history to celebrate and share to fill many books. Indeed, fascinating books have been written about

the Association and the schools therein. In the preface to his book, The Queensland Great Public Schools, T Max Hawkins ponders the purpose of GPS schools. “To me the important factor in a GPS school is the aim not so much at tremendous scholastic achievements or fine sporting prowess, but to fit youth to take a proper place in society in adult life. Educators should be seeking the overall good qualities of a student, not merely looking for brilliance, intelligence and ambition. Leadership, integrity and co-operation are some of the most valuable factors which should be brought out”.

When one looks at the great records of the GPS schools, right back to the early days, it is evident in generation after generation that the ideals of an overall education are being accomplished, every day.

This centenary celebration recalls all the tens of thousands of students who have graduated from GPS schools and made their way through life, holding the values instilled in them at school close as they did, and still do. Embracing opportunities and overcoming challenges, the last hundred years of the GPS have been extraordinary. And the member schools are just getting warmed up.

Written by Ms Victoria James, GPS Centenary Communications Lead

The Centenary Of The GPS Association The Story of the Great Public Schools'

(GPS) Association of Queensland.

A bird's eye view from the balcony of School House.

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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.

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.

Latin Club

First XI Football

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TGS Boys Contributing To The Wellbeing Of OthersToowoomba 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 has also been reinforced with a Boarders’ Christmas in July Dinner.

Shave For A CureOver $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.

Starters ready for the White Ribbon Gift.

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

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TGS is Icing On The Cake For Hospital Foundation

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation received a much needed boost for their Breast Screen Toowoomba Project in May. The TGS boys sold cupcakes for Mothers’ Day to raise money for the Foundation. The cakes were kindly donated by Homestyle Bake, with the students icing them with pink frosting as a symbolic gesture for Breast Cancer Awareness.

The boys are well aware that breast cancer will affect one in eight women throughout their lives and they wanted to show their support by raising funds for Breast Cancer Research.

L-R Senior Dayboy Prefect, Adrian Irwin, Toowoomba Hospital Foundation CEO, Alison Kennedy and Joanne McSweeney from Homestyle Bake

TGS Lends A Hand To

RosiesWith 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.

L-R Joe Marshall and Sam Webster

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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.”

It is a tradition of the School to be heavily involved with ANZAC Day, having provided the Vigil for the Toowoomba Dawn Service since 1923.

Old Boys Advising On Medical School AdmissionsToowoomba 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 Townsville 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.

TGS Ensures Nursing Home Residents Are Not Forgotten

TGS Musicians ‘Rock’ Bupa Aged CareForty-seven TGS Junior School boys delighted the residents of Bupa Aged Care in May with a concert performance. This included various ensemble groups and choristers. “Residents

always enjoy the performance,” said Tracey Lange, Bupa General Manager. “They love seeing the young boys singing and having a chat with them during morning tea after the

show. It’s a really special social opportunity for many of the residents who may not get to see their own grandchildren regularly” said Ms Lange.

Left: Ben Peacock at the Tri-Care Nursing Home service. Top right: Tri-Care resident Lorna MacAulay with TGS student Fraser Tennent. Bottom right: Students conduct a small Anzac Service for Tri-Care residents.

Year 6 students Jackson Smiddy and Sam Lawrence help Audrey Holmes celebrate her 89th birthday during the Bupa visit.

Young TGS students brighten the day of one of the Bupa residents.

Junior School Choir perform for Bupa residents.

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Children’s Book Council of Australia Book Of The YearFancy 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 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 distinction for over ten years, having retired in April 2018. The School is delighted to note that the Woolacott name continues in the staff register as Graham (and Teresa’s) son Ben, a TGS Old Boy (2000-2004), is on staff as a Junior School Teacher, currently teaching a Year 6 class.

The School welcomes Mrs Christina Onley as the new Chief Financial Officer. Christina has a most impressive professional background, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce from

the University of Queensland before qualifying as a Chartered Accountant. Early in her career she worked as an Auditor with Ernst & Young and Suncorp Metway Bank in Brisbane. Her career advanced in accounting as a Financial Accountant, Chief Accountant, Project Manager and Finance Manager.

Mrs Onley has transferred to Toowoomba Grammar School from her role as the General Manager – Finance & IT with Murrumbidgee Irrigation Ltd, in Griffith, NSW. This is the largest private irrigation company in Australia.

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

Junior School Librarian, Ms Michelle Worthington

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BASKETBALLDirector of Basketball Kabe Cicolini says

“Having two additional courts that have been constructed to an international standard, and the introduction of a coaching staff that includes former international, national, state league, North American collegiate and professional experience, allows our boys to pursue their passion on-court in greater volume and with greater outcomes. 2018 is the beginning of a new era for TGS Basketball and the new Sports Centre is the foundation that supports our new standard of performance.”

Director of Basketball, Mr Kabe Cicolini

VOLLEYBALLTeacher of Science in the Senior School,

Mr Eric Smith will now combine his teaching duties with that of inaugural Director of Volleyball. Eric has been associated with volleyball in the School since he commenced at TGS in 2003 and has a great passion for the game. Most years Eric supervises a group of TGS volleyballers which competes in the Australian Schools’ Volleyball Championships held in Melbourne in December as well as the Queensland Volleyball Schools’ Cup in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Toowoomba. In

addition to coaching volleyball at the GPS level Eric also is engaged in coaching volleyball in the Darling Downs through Future Stars and Rising Stars programs held respectively by Volleyball Queensland and Volleyball Australia. Upon reviewing the new stadium Eric says “It is great to have a centre to facilitate all year round training with three nationally competitive courts, huge spectator arena to promote the game and the ability to create a showcase centre court with seating capacity for several hundred.”

Director of Volleyball, Mr Eric Smith

CRICKETOur Director of Cricket, Mr Ben

Schuhmacher says “The TGS Cricket program is entering an extremely exciting phase. The new Cricket facility has six indoor cricket wickets with full run up and high ceilings which are excellent for skill development of batters and bowlers. The facility, which can be converted into an open space suitable for fielding drills is accessible all year round. The new facility will be aided by specialist coaches and video feedback analysis across all age groups. The Sports Centre will also act as an excellent wet-weather option across the TGS cricket program.”

Director of Cricket, Mr Ben Schuhmacher

FOOTBALL/SOCCER“The new Sports Centre will prove to be a

boon for football within Toowoomba Grammar 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 Football, Mr Peter Broadfoot.

Director of Football, Mr Peter Broadfoot

New Glen McCracken Sports CentreWith 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.

Date Claimer for all:The official opening of the

Glen McCracken Sports Centre will take place on Sunday, 16 September at 11:00am.

All Welcome.

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Maximum Sporting Participation by TGS BoysIn Edition One of Omnibus this year we devoted considerable attention to the School’s Performing Arts and Cultural Programs.

In this edition of Omnibus you will note greater exposure to sporting participation and achievement. This is to illustrate the School’s well-rounded education offered to the boys with a focus on academic endeavour; music, drama and the arts; and involvement in sport and the outdoors.

One of the goals of Toowoomba Grammar School is to involve the boys in sporting activity. The Sport Business and Strategic Partnerships General Manager of the Australian Sports Commission, Mr Andrew Larratt, has been quoted as saying: “Sport plays a positive role in children’s

educational achievement. Children who play sport have improved cognitive development, are more attentive at school, and achieve better academic results. Sport also teaches children critical life skills such as teamwork, fair play and resilience, which are important drivers of success as an adult.” (Source – The Australian Education Reporter, Term 2, 2018, pg. 25). Active participation in sport appears to be now more crucial than ever before. Larratt continues: “Increasingly Australian children are failing to develop the skills required to become physically literate. They are unable to perform basic fundamental movement skills such as running,

throwing, kicking, catching or jumping; and they lack the confidence, ability and motivation to move and to be physically active.”

In one of the largest studies of its kind in the world, a team at the University of Western Australia has tracked for over 30 years Australian children’s ‘physical quotient’, a measure of physical fitness and skill levels. Their work shows that Australian children’s fitness has declined, with the average child in 2015 finishing 250 metres behind the average child in the 1980s over a 1.6km run, and their scores for basic physical skills, such as throwing, catching, kicking, forward rolls and handstands, have declined further than fitness levels.

Rugby Catch Up In Tokyo – Reds v SunwolvesToowoomba 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 Super Rugby 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 – Ruan Smith (2006-2007); Ricky Dumigan (1990-1994); Hamish Stewart (2004-2015);

and Harry Hoopert (2013-2015).

From the Director of Sport & ActivitiesThe sporting programs on offer at

Toowoomba Grammar School are indicative of our approach to boys’ education in that we aim to educate the ‘whole’ student across all facets of the educational sphere. As a School, we look to develop young men of character and there can be no better arena to achieve this than in the sporting arena. The components of teamwork, resilience, resolve, independence and interdependence are the cornerstones in all our programs and with it comes the active and continued participation of students across

all year levels and ability ranges.The development of our students is

based in promoting these core components within all facets of the sports programs; training sessions, match days, coach feedback, peer-to-peer feedback and the like. These elements are critical in fostering an environment of personal development as well as one of team camaraderie and culture. TGS coaches are encouraged to have conversations with their players that revolve around how to deal with success and failure

and in turn allow the individual to gain both self-confidence and resilience when faced with difficult circumstances. This is one of the reasons why sport at TGS remains so popular. Lessons learnt on the field transfer to those necessary in life. This mass engagement in sport by the student body provides a refreshing opportunity to witness the emergence of ‘true’ leaders particularly with those at a ‘C’ and ‘D’ level whose skill acquisition is still developing but whose leadership qualities are second to none.

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Senior School ActivitiesGrand Total

Adventure Club 21

Big Band 22

Cadets 57

Debating 56

Drama (TiGAA) 25

Ensembles 59

Grammarphones 19

Multi Media Club 2

Musical Orchestra 32

Orienteering 5

Photography 8

R'n"B Band 10

Senior Choir 49

Tech Club 2

Writers Circle 15

Total 382

Senior School SportGrand Total

Basketball 146

Chess 31

Cricket 426

Cross Country 80

Football (Soccer) 355

Friday Night Basketball 34

Rugby 543

Swimming 69

Tennis 139

Triathlon 7

Tuesday Night Volleyball 80

Volleyball 203

Total 2113

Activities Total 382

Sports Total 2113

Grand Total 2495

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Professional Rugby Careers For TGS Young Old Boys• Jonah Placid (2010-2012) – signed Super Rugby contract with

Melbourne Rebels in 2014; signed contract with French Top 14 super club Toulon in 2017

• Jordan Drew (2008-2012) – signed NRL contract with the Brisbane Broncos in 2013; signed with Cronulla Sharks in 2016; represented Junior Kangaroos in 2015 – rugby league

• Philip Potgieter (2010-2012 – 1st XV Captain) – signed with the Mazda Club in Japan in 2018

• Kane Boucaut (2006-2008) – signed contract with Hong Kong Rugby Union in 2016. Made his international test debut vs Russia in 2017. Also represented Hong Kong in 7s – debut in 2018

• Ruan Smith (2006-2007, Year 11) – made his Super Rugby debut for the Western Force in 2012. Has represented the Force, Brumbies and Reds in Super Rugby. Also played professionally for 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 Stormers (Super Rugby) and the Reds

• Markus Vanzati (2011-2012) – signed to move to the Western Force in 2018. Was previously on a professional contract with the Reds

• Richard Manchee (2006-2010) – was appointed as match official for the Rugby Sevens – 2018 Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast) and also officiated at the World Rugby Sevens – Gold Coast

• Four TGS Old Boys represented the Queensland Reds in the 2018 Super Rugby fixture against the Lions (South Africa) at Suncorp Stadium – Ruan and JP Smith (Year 11, 2006-2007); Hamish Stewart (2004-2015 – 1st XV Captain) and Harry Hoopert (2013-2015)

• Matthew Willshire (2015-2016) – signed with Taranaki and the Chiefs (NZ)

• Adam Deck (2011-2012) – Wellington Lions ITM Cup (NZ)

Harry Hoopert – current Reds Hamish Stewart – current Reds

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Professional Football Careers For TGS Young Old BoysThe 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

• Martin Gorrie (2010-2011) University of Albany

• Mitchell Golding (2010-2011) University of Mobile Alabama

• Adrian Eccles (2009-2010) West Virginia Wesleyan

• Will Kiers (2009-2014) Regis University – Denver

• Kyle Parish (2010-2015) Feather River College – California

• Mitchell McLeod (2010-2016) Feather River College – California

• Tim Zuyderwyk (2010-2017) Shepherd University, West Virginia

• Chris McCarthy (2014-2016) Eckerd College – Florida

• Joe Scott (2013-2017) Feather River College – California

BRAZIL

• Nykodah Smith (2014-2015) Botafogo FC

GERMANY• Mitchell Hunter (2012-2013) Elversberg FC• Pierce Clark (2011-2015) Elversberg FC• Jackson Courtney-Perkins (2016) Elversberg FC• Noah Jachmann (2012-2016) Elversberg FC

SPAIN • Jack Campbell (2009-2013) Manlleu and Mollet • Matthew Hull (2008-2102) Pro-Direct Academy

AUSTRALIA• Ryan Ensor (2010-2014) Newcastle Jets• Pierce Clark (2011-2015) Newcastle Jets• Mitchell Hunter (2012-2013) Newcastle Jets

ENGLAND• Jordan Tucker (2008-2016) Doncaster Rovers

Chris McCarthy Kyle Parish

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

• Max Harrison (Year 10) competing in the Under 17 years National Downhill Mountain Bike event

• Cameron Shields (Year 12) is currently leading the Australian Formula Four Motor Racing Championships

• Eli Adams (Year11) selected in the U16 Australian Schoolboys’ Football team touring Japan in April

• Archie Craig (Year 9) achieving a top ten finish in the National Open Water Swimming 5 km event

• Harry Mintram (Year 10) winning the Australian Sub-Junior Single Barrel Championship in clay target shooting

• Angus Davey (Year 11) winning two national javelin titles

• Lawson Howe (Year 9) has been selected in the Queensland Junior Development Team for Polo Cross

• Samson Ryan (Year 12) training with the Brisbane Lions Under 18 Academy team

• Thomas Kelk (Year 12) was awarded a 2018 Rugby Australia School Referee Scholarship – only eight awarded in Queensland

• Jeremy Bazley (Year 10) invited to participate in the Queensland Youth Parliament

• Alex Aiga-Webb (Year 8) experiencing major success in motorcycle racing and straight line speed trials

• Andrew and James Crothers celebrating black belts in the sport of tae kwon do

• Joshua Ridley (Year 12) having

considerable success in National

Gymnastics competitions

• Sam Southern (Year 10) finishing third

in the National Under 14 Steer Riding

competition.

• Aanan Shafiuddin (Year 7) gained third

place in the 2018 Under 12 Queensland

Junior Chess Championship with five

wins and two draws (one of these draws

was with the tournament winner).

• There has been numerous 1st places

achieved by many boys in the recent

Toowoomba Eisteddfod

• Henry Reardon (Year 10) won four

national gold medals in the 15 year-old

boys Multi Class event in 50m Butterfly,

the 50m Freestyle, the 50m Backstroke

and the Medley Relay at the Australian

Schools Swimming Championships in

Hobart.

• Bailey Harm (Year 5) won gold in

the Medley Relay for 10 year-old boys

at the Australian Schools Swimming

Championships in Hobart.

• Cooper Harm (Year 7) won silver in

the 12 year-old boys Medley Relay and

placed sixth in the 50m Backstroke

at the Australian Schools Swimming

Championships in Hobart.

• Macauley Adamson (Year 11) has been

selected to represent Australia at the

Buenos Aires Junior Olympic Polo event

in October.

• A highly successful student rugby and cultural tour to the USA during the Term Two holidays.

• The School's U15 football team won the Queensland Championships in the Bill Turner Cup. The team will now compete at the National Championships.

• The School's Premier Chess team has won the Toowoomba Schools' Chess Championships for the 24th successive year, as well its two previous GPS encounters (Ipswich Grammar and Nudgee College).

Commonwealth Games Silver MedallistTGS 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.

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O'Callaghan Cup SuccessFor 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 in the fourth minute of play and set the trend for the match. TGS number eight Ronin Hassall scored a hat-trick of tries, two coming in the first half of the game, with centre, Lachlan Martyn also crossing and setting a 31-11 half-time score line.

In the second-half, prop forward Tim Faingaanuku added to the TGS tally, along with Dougal Gray and Nick Simpson when they both crossed in the final three minutes of play.

Fly half, Jake Sargood converted two from two and Lachlan Martyn was successful with three conversions from five attempts, to add to TGS’s final score.

The TGS Old Boys’ Association awarded Dougal Gray as their Man of the Match for his outstanding performance on the day.

This Rugby Union match between Toowoomba Grammar School and Downlands College is steeped in tradition,

dating back to the first game in 1931.

It is the largest sporting event in Toowoomba, drawing a crowd of 6,000 to 7,000 people, with this year’s match hosted by Downlands College.

The O’Callaghan Cup win was the highlight of a very successful day, with eleven Rugby games played by the two rival schools covering divisions from U13 up, and all eleven matches were won by TGS.

Toowoomba Grammar School thanks the Downlands College teams for their participation, spirit and fair play.

Jubilant TGS boys rush the First XV

Will Chaffey with Headmaster's grandson, Joshua

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

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Toowoomba Grammar School

From the Junior School

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.

Inter-House Cross Country

Our winning Regional Readers’ Cup Team (L – R) Max Williamson, Jackson Smiddy, Oliver Clifford and Henry Paton.

Junior School boys and staff experienced success in a range of endeavours during second term. 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’ Day Breakfast being a highlight in May. The photographs tell the story.

Our winning Regional Readers’ Cup Team

Chess Success

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.

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.

Junior Tribe Choral Eisteddfod Success

Congratulations to our 2018 Cross Country Champions and Runners Up.

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By Scott CampbellHead of Junior School

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.

Mothers’ Day Breakfast

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The Official Old Boys’ Newsletter

From the PresidentDaniel Burrett (2001-2008)

As I write this, the Old Boys' reunion weekend is coming to a close for another year. Naturally in the ‘bye round’ of the regular GPS Rugby Season it was in round 1, in the middle of a cold July! This year we focused on the Year of the 8’s and again had a great cross section of Old Boys going all the way back to the 1940’s. We enjoyed the company of men who had attended the school over 70 years ago! Indeed, it was my own reunion year this year which simply compounded the fun as we reminisced about a time gone by and revelled in the wonderful changes the School has undergone since we left.

The week-end started with a Welcome Function at the School on Friday, 20 July. Over 130 Old Boys and partners attended before they ventured onto their respective year group reunions. This Friday function is open to all Old Boys of the school, not just the ‘focussed year group’. For future years, I encourage all Old Boys, irrespective of when they left the School, to come out and enjoy a night with other men of the ‘blue & gold’.

On the Saturday, Rugby was held at Downlands for the traditional O’Callaghan Cup and TGS had a great day winning every one of the eleven games contested. The 1st XV was an exciting game with TGS running away in the end to enjoy a 50-16 victory. The TGS Old Boys’ Player of the Match was tightly contested and a panel was needed to determine the winner. In the end we congratulate Year 11 student Dougal Gray, the flanker, whose strong running, deceptive speed and skill in producing turn overs was a significant difference between the two sides.

Given the rugby result, the Reunion dinner that night was full of good cheer and enthusiasm with over 210 people attending. The men travelled from far and wide, with Perth and Papua New Guinea being amongst the furthest travelled. 1968, 1998 & 2008 year groups were all strongly represented.

The Headmaster’s presentation took the Old Boys on a journey through time from the 1940’s to the current day. It reflected the significant growth the School has undergone and the wonderful achievements the School has recorded over this time. The Reunion weekend ended with a School Tour on the Sunday morning. This was hosted by the Headmaster and Mr John Anderson (Deputy Headmaster) and again was very well attended. With a new boarding house (Boyce/Taylor), the Museum, a state-of the-art swimming pool & a magnificent and imposing Sports Centre there was plenty for Old Boys and their respective families to see.

Thank you to Emily Smith and Jennifer Fordyce for their abundance of organisation behind-the- scenes to create this flawless weekend. Special thanks to the Committee for all their tireless work in running the reunion weekend itself. To the Headmaster, attending and contributing so heavily to all three functions, we thank you for your continued support of the Old Boys and the Association.

Whilst our own Toowoomba Function was taking place James Doyle (1972-1976) was busy hosting a reunion in Townsville at a local restaurant. His special guest, Mr Tim Kelly (current headmaster of Townsville Grammar, previously the Deputy Headmaster of Toowoomba Grammar 2007–2017) even said the old school grace prior to the meal.

James included this in his report: “Ron Daniel (1961-1964), originally from

Kaimkillenbun, was one of the first boarders to move into Groom House after it was built, and lived in a boarding house near Fairholme while they waited for the building to be finished. He also took great delight in describing the antics they would get up to on “Bodgy Day”. He was able to break into the chemistry lab and acquire the ingredients (ammonia and iodine crystals) for ‘touch powder’ (gives off

a small explosion when it makes impact). So on Bodgy Day he implanted the powder into a drilled hole down the middle of a stick of chalk, wiped it across the blackboard duster and put it in several spots on the floor and desk. The excitement was uncovered by an unsuspecting maths teacher (possibly Alan Morwood) who had a terrible habit of tapping the chalk hard against the black board... Dear oh dear this gave off a large explosion, which was followed by the explosion given off by the duster and then when he picked up his books and stormed out of the room his footsteps too created small explosions.

Ron had several other funny stories associated with Bodgy Day. Bodgy Day was stopped not long after Ron finished in 64. Ron was a Prefect in his last year of school and now lives in Charters Towers.”Thank you to James Doyle for organising

a great event. We can’t wait to get involved in future reunions with the men from up north!

In closing, I would like to encourage you to attend the Old Boys' Association Business Breakfast on Friday, 12 October. Our guest speaker this year is the Honourable David Littleproud (TGS 1992–1993), the Member for Maranoa. David is going to delve into the exciting position our region is in with the major infrastructure projects currently on our doorstep. Naturally, there will be some anecdotes of his time at TGS as well!

I look forward to seeing and meeting with Old Boys over the next few months. If you have any queries about the TGS OBA, please do not

hesitate to contact me directly.

Daniel Burrett(2001-2008)President TGS Old Boys' Association

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The current Head of the Information Processing and Management teaching Department at TGS is Mr Paul Barton. Together with his wife and daughter, they visited Adelaide Cemetery in Villers-Bretonneux in France in January as tourists. Whilst walking around, Mr Barton found the grave of a TGS Old Boy, George Joseph Shepperd MM. Adelaide Cemetery is famous as the ‘Unknown Soldier’ was removed from this cemetery and now rests in Canberra.

Another employee of the School, Cadet Officer Mrs Ann Hallam, has successfully obtained a government grant under the ANZAC Centenary Grants to create a website outlining the service history of all Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys who fought in World War One. Research for this detailed website should be completed by the end of 2018 and will represent a most important digital publication of both TGS history and Australian military history. The School expresses its sincere thanks to Mrs Hallam for her efforts and the Commonwealth Government and the Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys’ Association for funding this project. Other significant helpers will be

acknowledged near to the launch of the webpage.When the Headmaster informed Mrs Hallam

about the finding of George Shepperd’s grave, he was told that she and other supervising staff and TGS boys visited Adelaide Cemetery on the 2015 Toowoomba Grammar School Battlefields Tour. Mrs Hallam stated that the boys left a cross by Second Lieutenant Shepperd’s headstone and where another member of the TGS staff, Mr Ray Morgan CSM, read the speech from Mr Paul Keating in 1983 for Remembrance Day as the TGS boys and staff stood by the grave of the unknown soldier. Mrs Hallam recalled it was a bleak day with mist and low cloud on the side of a hill and the atmosphere sent shivers down their spines.

George Shepperd was educated at Toowoomba Grammar School from 1906-1907. He was enlisted at Enoggera in May 1915 aged

22 years and 5 months with A Company 26th Battalion A.I.F. He was a school teacher at the time and worked for the Education Department teaching in Roma and Toowoomba. He proceeded

to Gallipoli in September 1915 and was wounded with shrapnel wounds to his face and was evacuated back to Egypt. He then proceeded to France where he spent considerable time in and out of hospital. He was later wounded again in action in March 1917 and evacuated to England. He rejoined his Unit in 1918, was appointed 2nd Lieutenant and received the 1915 Star, Victory Medal and George Medal plus Military Medal. George J. Shepperd was killed in action on 3 July, 1918. He was

one of thirteen TGS Old Boys (and teacher Captain Hewitt) who served in the 26th Battalion.

Old Boy Lt. Joshua Dennis (99-07) of the 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment (FNQR) was a selected member of the Ensign Party presenting the Battalion Colours at the Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux, France, this year.

The 51st Battalion FNQR has the only remaining direct Battalion lineage to the battle at Villers-Bretonneux. Josh was given this opportunity due to his current posting to 51 FNQR (Cairns).

During this trip Josh was also given the opportunity to visit the recently opened John Monash Centre at Somme, France.

This year was the 100th anniversary of the re-capture of the French town of Villers-Bretonneux by the Australians on ANZAC Day in 1918.

PS – Joshua Dennis is the son of a former President of the Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys’ Association, Craig Dennis (at TGS 1976-1979). Joshua’s mother, Carolyn, is a former member of the teaching staff at TGS from 2005 to 2016.

More than 8,000 attendees, including the Prime Minister of Australia, attended the dawn service, which was broadcast live from the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux.

World War One and a TGS Old BoySome 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.

Old Boy Presenting The Battalion Colours

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Eric Charles (Bunny) Powne was born in Charters Towers in 1929 and was schooled by correspondence before boarding at Toowoomba Prep then Toowoomba Grammar School; initially in Beresford, a house which was owned by the then Headmaster, Mr H E Roberts, and which was situated opposite the School in Margaret Street. Whilst at the School, Bunny was Captain of Shooting in 1947, the year the team won the Great Public Schools’ Premiership (The Stephenson Cup) immediately following the revival of that sport after World War II. He also broke School swimming records and ran the fastest 220 yards ever recorded on the School oval.

When he left school Bunny graduated as a woolclasser from the School of Technology, then worked as a jackaroo at Jerilderie, NSW. He then went to work for his father at Aramac and met and married his wife Eileen before moving to the Bollon district. They

eventually built a service station and home in Bollon which they operated until retiring to Toowooomba.

Bunny was an accomplished sportsman, playing in the Australian junior tennis championships in Toowoomba in 1948, with Charlie Moore, where they were beaten in the semi-finals.

Later, Bunny was to serve on the Balonne Shire Council as councillor and deputy chairman, and he was also in charge of the State Emergency Services in that area. He became the Queensland President, and later the Federal President, of the Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association and he was a member of a committee to establish Schools of Distance Education at Longreach and Charters Towers. His involvement on other committees such as “Education 2000”, the “Priority Country Area Programme”, the “Government Feedlot Advisory Committee”

and the “Corrective Services Committee”, followed.

Bunny was patron of the Charleville School of the Air from 1977 to 1988. While he was deputy chairman of the Queensland Corrective Services Commission, the 1990 floods in Charleville were the trigger to establish Western Outreach Camps which, thanks to Bunny’s promotion, resulted in 11 permanent camps in western Queensland towns that are still delivering beneficial outcomes today.

Bunny’s assistance with establishing sporting clubs in Aramac and Bollon is well documented, and in the Australia Day honours in 1977, he was awarded an MBE.

Bunny passed away on 26 February 2018, aged 88 years. He is survived by his children, Susan, Peter and Ian.

Victor Gerald Collins (Gerry) was born the first child of Nan and Stan Collins in Cairns on 24 July 1937 with a twin brother Ross, who sadly died at the age of eight years, a tragic time for the family. Gerry and his brother David started their schooling at All Souls Charters Towers and then later they attended Toowoomba Grammar School.

At the end of 1954 Gerry transferred to Gatton College to undertake a Diploma of Agriculture and Stock which he really enjoyed. Then he went to Sydney to learn to fly, obtaining his private pilot’s licence. Gerry went to the stock camp at Spring Creek before he and his brother David moved to Echo Plains, a small block of 1300 acres on the Tully River, purchased for the purpose of finishing bullocks bred at Spring Creek.

After eighteen months at Tully, Gerry returned to Spring Creek as head stockman where he proved to be a good leader of men. He loved horses and country racing and he

became a jockey, winning many races at country race tracks. Gerry went on to serve as a committee member of several race clubs.

Gerry met his wife of 54 years, Gillian, in 1963 and they married in January 1964. Their children, Nicola and Bram, joined the family and in 1967 they moved to Rosella Plains, where they lived until it was sold in 1988. In that time Gerry was one of the pioneers of aerial mustering after Collins Bros purchased an aircraft and later a helicopter. He served on the Etheridge Shire from 1969 to 1987 including nine years as Deputy Chairman. Gerry was also very active in agripolitics, chairing a number of state and federal bodies.

Then the family partnership developed a tourism enterprise providing public visitation to the Undara Lava Tubes, which had been a part of the Rosella Plains pastoral holding. Gerry and Gillian moved to Yungaburra where the Undara project consumed most of their energy for a number of years. Gerry also

served on the Board of the Mareeba Saleyards for an extended period. His involvement with the development of Undara also saw him serve on several tourism boards such as Savannah Guides.

In the Australia Day 2008 Honours Awards, Gerry Collins was fittingly awarded Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his many contributions to the areas in which he was involved.

Gerry devoted a lot of time to his nine grandchildren whose progress he followed closely. He also spent many hours researching the family’s history which was documented by Anne Smith of James Cook University and published in 2003.

This obituary was compiled from the eulogy written by his brother, Bruce Collins (at TGS 1955-61) which we thank him for sharing.

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

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

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BirthsBen Kalinowski (1999-2003) and

Julia, a daughter Matilda Margaret, in April 2018, second grandchild for Paul

Kalinowski (on staff ) and Margaret

DeathsJohn L Lupton (1955-56)

in July 2017

Brent R T Acton (1990-92) in August 2017

James R Wirth (1961) in December 2017

Stephen J Liesegang (1970-75) in January 2018

EC "Bunny" Powne MBE (1944-47) in February 2018

Keith McVeigh (1947-48) in February 2018

V Gerald Collins AM (1953-54) in March 2018

Raka Rawali (1965-68) in March 2018

Robert A Greenfield (1943-44) in March 2018

Murray Riches (1942-46) in March 2018

Donald A Hardwick (1948-49) in April 2018

Philip A Lacaze (1942-46) in May 2018

Lloyd A Crank (1944) in May 2018

Douglas G Pullos (1948-49) in July 2018

John Edgar (1958-61) in July 2018

Beau R Neal (2001-05) in July 2018

EngagementsTim Emery (1998-2002) to Kelly Ott in March 2018

BIRTHS, DEATHS, ENGAGEMENTS & MARRIAGES

Stephen Liesegang attended Toowoomba Grammar School after completing his primary education at Newtown State School.

After graduation, Stephen’s passion for art took him to the College of Art at Seven Hills in Brisbane, where he graduated in Graphic and Fine Art. He was a gifted artist, inspired caricaturist and talented cartoonist.

Family trips to North Stradbroke Island while growing up had a big impact on him, as it kick-started his love affair with the coast and particularly the islands. Stephen’s first enterprise on the island was a T-shirt design and printing business whilst also working as Artist in Residence for the Gabba Dogs magazine. He soon added sign writing and logo design to his skill set and many businesses on Stradbroke Island still bear his

original themes.After completing many murals in the

1980s and 1990s throughout Queensland, Stephen started Straddie Online to showcase the island’s attractions and beauty. This included an art gallery, exhibiting the work of local talents. He and his sister Brenda Papworth also became the proprietors of the Whales Way Restaurant and Bar. His knowledge of Stradbroke Island became legendary, earning guest spots on television shows such as Queensland Extra and Totally Wild.

Stephen lost a long battle with illness on 13 January 2018. His final advice to loved ones was “to do whatever brings you the most happiness”.

In preparation for the School's sesquicentennial celebrations in 2025, the Headmaster has an agenda of further development of the School's history over the first 150 years. As part of this agenda Mr Hauser is keen to have the School's cricket history thoroughly recorded. To this end he has asked Old Boy, Ivan Board (1961-64) to assist with the development of this record.

Ivan has been preparing files to record such information as the School's: Greatest Bowlers, Batsmen and All-rounders and the century makers and bowlers who took five wickets or more in an innings in GPS matches. As you might appreciate these files are considerable with a substantial amount of research having been undertaken.

However Ivan has run into a significant lack of information in individual batting and bowling scores. Much of this information was recorded in the School's Magazines from 1904 until the early 1960s.Since then the magazines for most years have provided highlights only, leaving a massive gap concerning individual performances in the School's cricket history. Fortunately, the

School has retained the 1st XI scorebook for 1986 and those from 1988 until 2002 and from 2004 to 2007.

So we are asking Old Boys if any of you might have any of the 1st XI scorebooks between the early 1960s and 1985 and between 2008 and 2015 inclusive. If so, would you either deliver or mail it to the School or call the School so arrangements can be made for its collection? If you are in Brisbane you can ring Ivan on 0412 006 364 to arrange collection. If you are interested in any aspect of this research he will also be happy to take your call.

STEPHEN JOHN LIESEGANG (at TGS 1970-75)

TGS Cricket HistoryInformation Sought

The Headmaster would also be most interested to hear from any Old Boys wishing to spend considerable time researching the School's Rugby history in preparation for the sesquicentenary.

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Craig O’Sullivan (1987-91), First Secretary – Regional Security Adviser, Australian Embassy Kabul attended the 2017 ANZAC day ceremony at the NATO Resolute Support Mission headquarters in Kabul with Diplomatic and ADF Colleagues.

Bruce Moore (1961-62) has volunteered at the Toowoomba Visitor Information Centre for the last thirty years and finished his service in December 2017. He has also volunteered at Meals on Wheels, Neighbourhood Watch, the

Toowoomba Hospital, Leukaemia Foundation, Red Cross and Darling Heights State School. We congratulate Bruce on his years of service to the community.

Dr Roger Morris (1984-88) kindly emailed us with an update on his life.

My wife Jodie and I have lived on the Sunshine Coast now for over twenty years. Professionally, I continue work as General Practitioner and remain the joint owner and Practice Principal of “Medicine on Second”, a large medical practice in central Maroochydore. This occupies most of my time and I continue to enjoy my work in General Practice with special interests in Mental Health, Child & Adolescent Health, Allergy Medicine and Occupational Health. Jodie and I have three children, the eldest of which finished school last year and has commenced Journalism at University.

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 around the Sunshine Coast and, occasionally, north Brisbane. It’s a great opportunity to let off steam!

A book titled Feet First has been released. Greg Gunther (1972-74) and Troy Parsons collaborated on their joint life stories to bring together a book about how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary outcomes. They met when Troy’s life was at rock bottom and Greg was his coach. The more they worked together a genuine friendship developed which resulted in their collaboration on the book.

Conor McLoughlin (2012-16) recently won the Under 20 Discus final at the 2018 Australian National Athletics Championship at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre. His massive throw of 57.75 metres eclipsed his previous personal best by a metre. Conor’s win also earned him a place on the Australian team to contest the IAAF World Junior Championships in Tampere, Finland in July 2018.

Member for Callide, MP Colin Boyce (1975-79) used his maiden speech in Queensland Parliament to slam a plan by mining company Glencore to acidify the Great Artesian Basin.

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He said that the people of Callide did not want another Linc Energy fiasco. The company had met with Mr Boyce and agreed that if it could not demonstrate that the CO2 could be stored in an environmentally sustainable manner, the project would not proceed.

Attending the Roma Picnic Races in March this year were Scott (1992-94) and Penelope Arthur, David (1973-77) and Netty Jensen, Tim Emery (1998-2002) and Kelly Ott, and Tom (1995-99) and Kate Marland.

Rodney Hamilton (1972-73) and two associates have formed a multi-peril crop insurance business, Farmers First, which provides income protection for grain producers. The business has two insurance brokers on board with negotiations occurring with other brokers as well. Rod said that it was important for farmers to know the point of difference of each of the products so they could make informed decisions.

Matthew Denny (2011-13) is celebrating winning a silver medal in the hammer throw at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Matthew threw a personal best of 74.88m and said that the support of the home crowd spurred him on. He also went on to compete in discus, where he placed fourth. Congratulations to Matt and his coach Grahame Pitt on these wonderful achievements.

Darren Mentor (1986-90) recently attended a function for 250 business people hosted by the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise group at Parliament House.

Small business owners in Dalby, Chinchilla and Roma were able to learn marketing and business development ideas from one

of Australia’s most respected commentators on marketing and business development, Damian Morgan (1985-89). Damian is originally from Condamine and he said that advertising was paramount in attracting repeat trade in today’s world.

Dan (1989-93) and Renee Jauncey are celebrating ten years as co-owners of Willows Health and Lifestyle Centre in Toowoomba along with Troy and Susan Morgan. Their centre has provided more than half a million training sessions for thousands of members. To mark this milestone they had Mayor Paul Antonio in attendance and celebrated with a cake.

In January 2018 Alexander Shorey (2012-17) spent ten days on board the tall ship Young Endeavour with 23 other young Australians. They sailed from Melbourne to Sydney, thirty years after the ship was gifted by the United Kingdom to the Australian Government to mark the bicentenary in 1988. Alex said that it was a challenging and rewarding experience. He is studying at the University of Queensland this year and hopes to become a diplomat.

Lachlan Millar (1985-88), MP for Gregory, has spoken strongly against a solar project being built on valuable irrigation country in his electorate. He said that the local irrigation network was formed more than forty years ago to grow food and fibre, not harvest sunlight.

John Sullivan (1982-86) and his wife Mirella received some reward at the Dirranbandi Show in April after many back-to-back dry seasons. They entered seven fleeces at the Show and walked away with three champion titles. The couple operate Littleton, their 4,000 hectare property

at Thallon where they run 2800 grown sheep and 3000 lambs.

Congratulations to Bill Lord (1947-48) and his wife Dawn on celebrating 60 years of marriage on 12 April 2018. Although Bill suffered from polio and meningitis as a child, he overcame these illnesses and was a member of the School’s First XI Cricket team in 1947 and the First IV Tennis team in 1948. He went on to represent Queensland Country in Cricket and was a member of Roger Hartigan’s Australian Test International Cricket team which toured western Queensland in 1950. Bill and Dawn’s elder son, Les Lord, has been involved with the School’s Chess program for many years.

Dan Dredge (1992-96) is returning to his home town of Toowoomba and taking up a newly created role with Heritage Bank. He will be the Head of Corporate Development and is looking forward to promoting the strong and proud tradition of the Bank.

Cotton bales are turning pink on the Western Downs. Macalister farmer Mitch Seis (2003-07) is wrapping his cotton bales in pink to support the McGrath Foundation which raises money for breast cancer care and research. Having recently lost a loved one to breast cancer, the father of two was keen to support the cause.

Gin Gin veterinarian, Dr Andrew Marland (1991-95) is pleased that farmers are taking up pain relief in the cattle industry. Products that include local anaesthetic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties are proving popular when farmers brand, dehorn and castrate their cattle. Dr Marland said that producers using the pain relief indicates that they are genuinely committed to the welfare of their animals.

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Neville Crook (1975-78) and his wife Chris are running a diverse operation near Emerald. They originally grew cotton on their property but now grow table grapes and butterfly pea and raise Wagyu cattle. The soil proved eminently suitable for horticulture and their Menindee seedless and Flame seedless varieties are the first grapes on the market after winter. The butterfly pea crop is a legume which grows like lucerne and is harvested three to four times a year. The plant is able to kill insect pests by its production of cyclatide which can be turned into an insecticide and sold commercially.

Brett (1983-86) and Joy Pechey of St George sold the top priced horse at the 2018 Toowoomba Supreme Sale which was held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds in May. Their mare sold for an amazing $28,000 and really showcased an increasingly improved standard of ridden performance horses.

Rally driver Graham Copeland (1973-77) drove a 1941 GMC Jimmy Special in the classic section of the Targa Tasmania 2018. His navigator, Josh Herbert, helped guide him around the course starting in Launceston, travelling via Strahan and finishing in Hobart. Courses are changed marginally each year to keep navigators and drivers on their toes. The Targa series consists of four events, two of which the pair have completed. The remaining events are Targa Barrier Reef in August and Targa High Country in November.

Spotted at the small town of Dirranbandi for the Paul Kelly and Friends concert which raised funds for the Dirranbandi State School were Sam Tomlinson (2002-07) from

Augathella, Nigel Pratt (1999-2003) from Stanthorpe, and Ross Pratt (2000-05) from Roma.

Geoff Seccombe’s (1994-98) family purchased the property Coralie in the Croydon district thirteen years ago and Geoff has managed it since then. The property was auctioned in June and Geoff and his family will relocate to the family’s Muttaburra property, Kenya. This will allow Geoff’s father, John, to retire to Toowoomba.

When at the School, Andrew Stone (1997-2001) was heavily involved in its music program and it is great to hear of his successful career. Andrew is the Head of Chugg Music, the management and Australian record label for Sheppard, Deep Sea Arcade, The Griswolds, and Lime Cordiale, and management for Megan Washington, Major Leagues, and New Zealand act, Avalanche City. Chugg Music artists have achieved multiple ARIA award wins and nominations, as well as number one records in Australia and New Zealand, multi-platinum international sales (including the USA), and extensive national and international touring.

Dr Stuart Bade (1988-92) is the Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Lady Cilento Hospital in Brisbane. He was recently part of a team who saved a young teenager’s arm from amputation. The radius and ulna were removed from her arm as they were seriously infected and the team removed the fibula from her leg and placed it in her arm, a remarkable feat.

Mark Johnstone (1990-91) and his mother are the franchisees of a new look Fresh Forward Subway store in Toowoomba. The store will provide drive through service and will feature fresh new items on the menu and

barista-made coffee. It is the first store of its kind in Australia. Mark and his mother opened their first Subway store in Toowoomba in 1994 and now operate nine stores across the region.

In the running for Cotton Australia’s Grower of the Year award is Brett Corish (1991-95) of Goondiwindi. Brett sees this nomination as an opportunity to recognise the contribution of staff to the success of his family’s Goondiwindi property, Mundine. He was initially nominated for Grower of the Year in his local Macintyre Valley awards.

As previously reported, Ben Gersekowski (2005-09) took up motor racing in his teens. He has now progressed to driving for the Lamborghini team. In 2016 he was the first Australian to be selected in the Young Drivers Program set up by Lamborghini Squadra Corse. Ben recently celebrated a win in a round of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Championship at Japan’s Suzuka International Racing Course. Congratulations Ben!

Honorary Old Boy, Judy Gillies, was recently invited to a barbecue at the home of Jeff (1963-66) and Sandy Martin as Old Boy Tosapol Vorasaph (1985-88) and his wife were visiting Toowoomba. The Martins had regularly hosted Tosapol when he was a boarder at the School and he was in town catching up with them. We were delighted when Tosapol sent us an email to let us know what he and his father had done post schooling, and also when two other Old Boys from Thailand emailed their updates.

Tosapol studied at Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island before returning to Thailand. He has worked at many finance and security

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institutions and is now a managing director. His father, Angkhani Vorasaph (1953-55) went to Boston University and attained a Bachelor degree in 1961, then a Master degree in Public Administration from Harvard in 1971. He worked extensively for the Government and was Chairman of many committees.

Surachet (Gong) Worawongwasu (1988-91) received a Bachelor of Arts (Finance) from the University of Seattle before moving back to Thailand in 1995. He then studied a Master degree in Finance & Marketing and has worked for a bank and financial institutions. He then joined the family’s hotel business. With a Malaysian friend he now runs a book sale in Thailand each year with the objective of raising readership and improving English skills.

Chupong (Rome) Charnchayasuk (1988-91) obtained a Bachelor degree before returning to Australia where he received an MBA at the Queensland University of Technology. After a few years of operating a restaurant in Brisbane he returned to Thailand to work at an insurance firm. Rome met his wife while studying in Brisbane and the couple has opened a restaurant and small hotel in a National Park area near Bangkok.

Ex Staff Member, Mr John Moore (at TGS 1980-1985) passed away in June. After leaving Toowoomba Grammar School Mr Moore went on to be the Head of English at Fairholme College from 1986-1989. He was also the author of Fairholme – the First 75 Years 1917-1992.

In good health at aged 91 years, Old Boy Graham Burstow OAM was seen enjoying watching the TGS v TSS rugby game in August. Mr Burstow was at TGS from 1940-1943.

TGS Year 12 2017 School leaver, Austin Reed has been offered a position to study Mathematics at the University of Cambridge in the UK. Austin will reside in Sidney Sussex College and will commence his studies at Cambridge in October.

The School is thrilled to hear of Austin's success.

Old Boys who have visited TGS since March 2018

15.03.18 – Thomas Lund 2007-2008, Toowoomba QLD

19.03.18 – Darcy Knudsen 1986-1989, Mundubbera QLD

26.03.18 – John Coppard 1949-1950, Toowoomba QLD

28.03.18 – Angus Cawdell-Smith 2006-2010, Japan

09.04.18 – Gavin Corlett 1981-1985, The Gap QLD

10.04.18 – Keith McPhee 1966-1970, Tarragindi QLD

11.04.18 – Ian Powne 1984-1988, Brisbane QLD

11.04.18 – Peter Powne 1973-1977, Wondai QLD

16.04.18 – Andrew Coleborn 1991-1995, Dulacca QLD

02.05.18 – John Deighton 1961-1965, Gladstone Park VIC

02.05.18 – Tyler Gilmore 2005-2017, Hodgson Vale QLD

02.05.18 – Jordan Tucker 2008-2016, Toowoomba QLD

08.05.18 – Jeffrey Martin 1963-1966, Toowoomba QLD

08.05.18 – Tosapol Vorasaph 1985-1988, Thailand

28.05.18 – Drew Gillies 1979-1983, Mansfield QLD

13.06.18 – Hartley Newnham 1954-1957, Rathdowney QLD

20.06.18 – Peter Hewett 1993-1994, Mount Lofty QLD

29.06.18 – Matt Geurtsen 1981-1985, Toowoomba QLD

09.07.18 – Noel Adsett 1950-1951, Aspley QLD

22.07.18 – OBA Reunion Weekend James Bell, 2004-08, Spring Hill QLD

Brett Clark, 1974-78, Kelvin Grove QLDBill Dent, 1974-79, Neutral Bay NSW

Cameron Dorr, 1984-88, Chapel Hill QLDDavid Hamilton, 1965-68, Glenvale QLD

Barry Jackson, 1974-78, Sylvania NSWColin Jones, 1974-78, Middle Ridge QLD

Rhys Jones, 1996-98, Forest Lake QLDDale Kent, 1996-98, Eynesbury VIC

Keith Knight, 1964-66, Buderim QLDPaul Knight, 1996-98, Fiji

Malara Maso, 1963-68, Papua New GuineaLindsay O’Neill, 1964-66, Sunnybank Hills QLDMichael Payne, 1994-98, Wynnum West QLD

John Quang, 1963-68, Mansfield QLDDerek Ranclaud, 1994-98, Yaroomba QLD

Kurt Renwick, 1996-98, Emerald QLDMartin Sadler, 1964-68, Tambellup WA

Garth Shaw, 1965-68, Toowoomba QLDBrett Silvester, 1974-78, Mt Ommaney QLD

Phil Sternes, 1967-68, Middle Ridge QLDGreg Strohfeldt, 1964-68, Tugun QLDStephen Tinkler, 1984-88, Bollon QLD

Colin Watters, 1964-68, Dalby QLDDavid Williamson, 1964-68, Mooloolaba QLD

Malcolm Woodside, 1974-78, Toowoomba QLD

L-R: Jeff Martin (1963-66), Tosapol Vorasaph (1985-83), Judy Gillies, Craig Martin (1984-1989)

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Coming Events2018

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

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

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

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

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 1968

TGS Class of 1978

TGS Class of 1988

TGS Class of 1998

TGS Class of 2008

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TGS Old Boys Association

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).

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