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Brisbane Grammar School Old Boys Association

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Address: 24 Gregory Terrace 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.brisbanegrammar.com/events/upcoming-events

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to the Class of 2020, who graduated today following an unprecedented year of change and challenges. The cohort was welcomed into the Old Boys' Association and delivered a parting war cry with their peers. We look forward to saying an official farewell at tonight's Valedictory.

25.01.2022 QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS: Congratulations to the many BGS Old Boy and community members recognised in this years Queens Birthday awards. We are proud to have such outstanding members of the community representing the Schools Values of Learning, Leadership, Endeavour, Respect and Community. Full story here: https://bit.ly/2XKIwN7.

25.01.2022 Congratulations to BGS Old Boy Fraser McReight 16 who has been named in an extended Wallabies squad. The 21-year-old former Junior Wallabies captain has been in great form for the Reds this season.

24.01.2022 Thank you for joining our first Virtual Boarding Night. We hope you enjoy learning about how BGS Boarding will enrich your son's experience at Queensland's leading school for boys. If you would like to submit a question, please leave a comment below. Learn more and take a virtual tour at www.brisbanegrammar.com/virtualboardingnight.

24.01.2022 This year's BGS Art Show has a virtual gallery developed by Old Boy Maxim Varghese, and includes works by Maxim and fellow Old Boys Nick Olsen, Van Richards-Smith and Daniel Sherington. www.brisbanegrammar.com/events/art-show

23.01.2022 BGS is seeking nominations from the community for the 2020 Betty Howell Awards, recognising those who have gone above and beyond expectations for students, parents and friends of BGS. The award is named in honour of Mrs Joan Elizabeth (Betty) Howell, wife of former headmaster Maxwell A Howell. During her 25-year association with the School, Betty was a passionate volunteer with the Art Committee and P&F Auxiliary. The awards are presented at the annual volunteer and donor recognition function, Celebrating Our Community. More: https://www.brisbanegrammar.com/community/volunteer-awards.

23.01.2022 BGS Old Boy Gregor Stewart 18 has been elected by his peers as the President of the Queen's College Student Club for 2021. Founded in 1887, Queens is a residential college affiliated with the University of Melbourne. It has been home to many BGS Old Boys over the years. Gregor will head a 250-member student club, overseeing student sub-committees and budgets to plan and deliver social, cultural, sporting and academic activities.

22.01.2022 TONIGHT: Don’t miss our first Virtual Boarding Night at 7.00pm AEST. Families interested in Boarding at BGS will have the opportunity to hear from current students and parents, as well as our Director of Boarding and Director of www.brisbanegrammar.com/virtualboardingnight.

22.01.2022 Join three of Australias leading scientists and engineers for the inaugural virtual BGS Old Boys Association Professional Networking Event focusing on Science and Technology on Wednesday 27 May from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. More information and register here: https://bit.ly/2WN3RVK. The panel of BGS Old Boys James Chin Moody '93, Arjuna Kumarasuriyar '98 and Professor Michael Milford '98 will lead a discussion on how to begin or advance your career in science and technology.

22.01.2022 FROM THE BGS ARCHIVES: Engineer and timber merchant Romeo Lahey (1903 pictured right), was a committed conservationist whose efforts contributed to the formation of Lamington National Park in 1915 and the National Parks Association in 1930. He was appointed MBE in 1960. In 1967 a plaque was unveiled by Premier Nicklin on land Lahey gave for incorporation in Lamington National Park, one of several gifts to the national estate. The prominent Australian artist, Vida Lahey MBE (pictured) was his sister.

22.01.2022 BGS Open Day 2020 will be a virtual event. Click below or visit www.brisbanegrammar.com/openday for more information.

22.01.2022 FROM THE BGS ARCHIVES: Arthur Benjamin (1908), described in his school report as having great natural musical ability, became an internationally-renowned pianist, composer, conductor and teacher. In 1918, when serving as a gunner with the Royal Flying Corps, Benjamin was shot down by the young Hermann Goring, made a prisoner-of-war and later awarded the Military Cross. Though probably best known for Jamaican Rumba, he also wrote four operas, a symphony, many concertos and orchestral works, instrumental and chamber music as well as Hollywood film scores.

21.01.2022 Alexander Steffan ’04, who developed the world’s first interactive town planning app, is one of 660 BGS Old Boys on Brisbane Grammar Connect offering to help other Old Boys advance their careers. The founder of Steffan Town Planning provides education, advocacy and training to the town planning community, including school and university students, via his platform STP Learn. If you are an Old Boy interested in town planning, read more and connect with Alexander on Brisbane Grammar Connect now: https://loom.ly/YV3Zx7g

21.01.2022 BGS Old Boy Arjuna Kumarasuriyar 98, our 2020 Foundation Day speaker, has been profiled by The University of Queensland. The fantastic story explains how Arjuna followed his curiosity and turned his interests in science, technology and business into a fulfilling career.

19.01.2022 Fourth BGS generation marks Anzac Day at home: Continuing a BGS tradition, Old Boy Rohan von Hoyer-Davies 88, Year 10 student Connor and sister Lauren commemorated Anzac Day at home, streaming the ABC broadcast from the National War Memorial on Saturday morning. Rohan is a serving reservist in the Royal Australian Armys Medical Corp. Connor wears the service medals of his great grandfather Robert Sydney Davies 35. Grandpa Bob (pictured) served in the Royal Engineers performing bomb disposal in Darwin during WWII, and his name is listed on the Honour Board in the Great Hall. Lauren, a Year 7 student at BGGS, wears the medals of Rohans maternal grandfather Thomas Ferry. Connor and Laurens grandfather Jon 62, uncles Cameron 87 and Justin 93 are also Old Boys.

16.01.2022 FROM THE ARCHIVES: BGS Old Boy James Mayne (1878) was well-known for his philanthropy, paying for the first X-ray plant at Brisbane General Hospital and becoming a principal benefactor to The University of Queensland along with his sister. They are commemorated by The Mayne Academy of Surgery, The Mayne Academy of Medicine, the Mayne String Trio and Mayne Hall (now James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre). Read: https://loom.ly/nLZvVu4

16.01.2022 One of the worlds best endurance athletes, BGS Old Boy Richard Thompson 02 is taking on the cycle 500km in a day challenge. Click below to watch live. Read more about the Ultraman World Champion and world-record holder here: https://bit.ly/2Wh9fjS

15.01.2022 BGS Old Boy Peter Psaltis will call tonights blockbuster NRL game between the Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels on Channel Nine. The NRL will become the first major sport in Australia to return to the field amid the COVID-19 crisis. The telecast will be shown around the world. Well done Peter.

15.01.2022 David Lush concludes his time as BGS Director of Swim Coaching today. Lushy has been part of the BGS community for almost 12 years, establishing and taking the BGS Swimming Club to one of Australias top ranked swimming clubs. The BGS Swimming GPS program has finished first or second for the past six years, with two GPS Championships in 2017 and 2018.

15.01.2022 Powderfinger musos and BGS Old Boys Ian Haug and John JC Collins (both 87) are getting the band back together for a virtual reunion concert on Saturday 23 May. The One Night Lonely gig will benefit Beyond Blue and Support Act, a charity for musicians and artists out of work due to COVID-19. Powderfingers five members will each play from their own studios, with Collins in his Fortitude Music Hall, and Haug from his Brisbane home. You can join the bands first gig since their farewell Sunsets tour in 2010 on their YouTube channel. Details: https://powderfinger.com/

14.01.2022 At school, BGS Old Boy Dylan Poulus 12 played in the cricket First XI. Now studying for his Psychology PhD at QUT, hes researching the elite level in a totally different field Esports the fastest-growing sport in the world. Dylan says he hopes to show sports psychology used to benefit traditional athletes can benefit gamers competing in the professional Esports industry. Full story: https://bit.ly/2Uzjleq.

14.01.2022 BGSOBA ANNUAL REUNION DINNER: Join us at The Triffid for "Talent on Tap" as we take over the Live Room from 6-11pm on Saturday 17 October. TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3kzSvgU. Ever wanted to perform on the famed The Triffid stage? Old Boy band, The Electric Oarsman will provide the backing, The Triffid will provide the open mic and you will provide the talent. Or just kick back, relax and enjoy the night. Please nominate your interest to perform before the night to Cam Feltham '86 at [email protected]. Your ticket will include entry, a secret gift, free first drink, food and hours of entertainment.

13.01.2022 FROM THE BGS ARCHIVES: Sir Charles Spry (1927), graduate of Duntroons Royal Military College, was described as fearless for his evacuation efforts of soldiers, nurses and the wounded from Greece in 1941. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his war service in Papua against the Japanese in 1942. Brigadier Spry played a major role in military intelligence during the Cold War, focusing on communist subversion. He became the second Director-General of ASIO in 1950, appointed CBE in 1956 and knighted in 1964.

13.01.2022 Several current BGS Year 12 students are seeking carpentry, auto mechanics and electrical apprenticeships next year. If you are willing to offer apprenticeships to recently graduated Old Boys in these areas, please contact Alumni & Community Relations Manager Carla Hardy at [email protected].

13.01.2022 BGS Old Boy Fraser McReight congratulates fellow Old Boy Jack Straker who debuted in the Reds win last night.

12.01.2022 BGS Old Boys studying or practising law are invited to join a panel of four BGS Old Boy solicitors and barristers for the virtual Old Boys Association Professional Networking Event focusing on Law on Wednesday 9 September from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. The panellists will lead a discussion on how to begin or advance your career in law. Sign up to www.brisbanegrammarconnect.com and register via the Event page.

12.01.2022 BIG NEWS: Three BGS Old Boys will play for the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL today. Daejarn Asi has been selected to make his first grade debut, joining Tom Gilbert and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow. Kick-off is at 4.05pm. The three BGS boarders played in the same side for the light dark blue in 2017.

10.01.2022 Dont miss the upcoming BGS Boarding and community events in your local area. The events will be hosted by Director of Boarding Berian Williams-Jones and are open to prospective parents, current parents, past parents and BGS Old Boys. Food and drinks will be provided. Register by Monday 28 September at brisbanegrammar.com/boardingtour/register.

10.01.2022 One of the School's greatest ever sportsmen, BGS Old Boy Otto Nothling, is celebrated in this 7NEWS story. Nothling is one of only two Australian men to become a dual cricket and rugby international. He went on to become a medical doctor and served in WWII as a major in the Australian Army Medical Corps. Watch below.

08.01.2022 INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS: Congratulations to Old Boy Tom Bizzell ’19 who has been selected as a Schmidt Futures Reimagine Challenge winner. Tom proposed a global movement to tackle mental health issues associated with social isolation. His submission was the only winner from an Australian university, alongside recipients from Harvard, Yale and MIT. Tom recently teamed with fellow UQ student and BGS Old Boy Jack Anderson to win the global 2020 Ericsson Innovation Awards with their proposal to uses software tools to increase fuel efficiency in the freight shipping industry.

07.01.2022 Governor General of Australia, His Excellency General The Honourable David Hurley, has become the Chief Patron of Hello Sunday Morning the online community started by BGS Old Boy Chris Raine 03 to address alcohol abuse. Watch the video below. Chris started Hello Sunday Morning in 2010 to provide support for people who want to change their relationship with alcohol. HSM now has 100,000 members worldwide. The Governor General says he didnt hesitate to become Chief Patron: Once youve seen alcoholism at work and how it can disorient lives, change personalities and upset ambitions, you can understand why this work is important.

07.01.2022 THE CHEETAH: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will become the second BGS Old Boy to debut in the NRL for the North Queensland Cowboys in a week. He joins Tom Gilbert in the Cowboys team to play the Warriors tonight. Hamiso will play on the wing and hes tipped to become the fastest man in the competition.

07.01.2022 Now, more than ever, community is vital. During this unprecedented and uncertain time, one practical thing we can all do is support BGS families and their businesses. We are promoting the goods and services offered by those in the BGS community through the BGS Together initiative. Click here: https://bit.ly/2VsCPlZ

07.01.2022 BGS Old Boy Daejarn Asi modestly reflects on his outstanding NRL debut last weekend and talks about playing alongside fellow Old Boys Tom Gilbert and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

07.01.2022 GrammarFit welcomed former Socceroo Matt McKay 00 and Queensland Reds player Fraser McReight 16 this week. The BGS Old Boys worked on the advanced stations to guide boys through at-home workouts. Tune in next week to participate in these sessions. Show us how you GrammarFit via the Connecting with Community page on GrammarWell.

06.01.2022 BGS Old Boys and restaurateurs Cameron 00 and Jordan 05 Votan have turned adversity into opportunity with a new dining venture, Kid Curry. The brothers, well known for their water polo prowess while at BGS, own successful Fortitude Valley restaurants Happy Boy and Snack Man. COVID-19 restrictions have forced them to rethink the business, with delicious results. Full story below.

05.01.2022 BGS Old Boy Angus Lane 61 OAM has been named a Queensland Great for his contribution to the state and national show circuits. He has been the voice of the Ekka since 1992. He is one of only 102 people to receive a Queensland Great Award since they began in 2001. Full story here: https://bit.ly/2AN2L3W

05.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET: BGS is proud to honour the service and sacrifice of many Old Boys in our special 2020 Anzac Day Virtual Assembly. Watch here: https://youtu.be/nG9CdWYo0eM.

04.01.2022 LAST CHANCE: Dont forget to register for tomorrows BGSOBA Professional Networking Virtual Event for BGS Old Boys studying or practising law. Join a panel of four Old Boys solicitors and barristers to gain insights on how to begin or advance your career in law. The event will be held via Zoom from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Register via the Events page of www.brisbanegrammarconnect.com. Sign up required.

04.01.2022 ATTENTION OLD BOYS: BGS is well-known for its diverse and successful network of Old Boys. How will you make the most of it? Brisbane Grammar Connect is a platform to help you advance your career and network with fellow Old Boys. Join now at brisbanegrammarconnect.com.

03.01.2022 A host of BGS Old Boys were included in Queenslands top 50 players from Reds rugby's golden era, 1980 to 2000. They included Andy McIntyre, Bill Ross, Cameron Lillicrap, Greg Martin and Julian Gardner. Click below for more.

02.01.2022 Make the most of your BGS network. Join your fellow Old Boys on Brisbane Grammar Connect now. Sign up at www.brisbanegrammarconnect.com.

01.01.2022 BGS Old Boy Tom Gilbert 17 will make his NRL debut for the North Queensland Cowboys against the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday night. Tom, 19, was the Queensland Cups Rookie and Lock of the Year last season and was Townsvilles player of the year. Congratulations and good luck.

01.01.2022 BGS has a large community of students, Old Boys, staff, parents and past parents. You can now share interesting stories about yourself or others via the ‘Submit a story’ webpage in the News section of the BGS website. Stories may be published to BGS social media pages, or in publications such as Grammar News and The Grammarian. Submit now: https://loom.ly/kmDKy0o

01.01.2022 BGS Old Boys from the Classes of 1990, 2010 and 2015 are invited to join their fellow Old Boys to celebrate milestone reunions. The events will provide a walk down memory lane, gathering with your peer year to catch up and share stories of years gone by. We encourage you to share this with other members of your peer year. Tickets: https://www.brisbanegrammar.com/events/upcoming-events Reunions for the Classes of 1970 and 1980 have been postponed to Friday 8 October. Classes of 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001, and 2011 milestone reunions will also be held in October. Tickets and details will become available closer to the date.

01.01.2022 BGS Old Boy Fraser McReight 16 will make his starting debut for the Queensland Reds in tonights Super Rugby AU match against the NSW Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium. He has played off the bench for the Reds three times and led the Junior Wallabies to runner-up in the Under 20 World Cup in Argentina last year. Good luck.