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Ipswich Grammar School Old Boys' Association

Locality: Ipswich, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3813 9600

Address: Darling Street 4305 Ipswich, QLD, Australia

Website: www.ipswichgrammar.com/community/old-boys-association

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24.01.2022 The 157th graduating class of IGS had a wonderful evening at last night’s Valedictory dinner. The boys were presented with their Old Boy ties which were put on them for the first time by a significant person in their lives. This tradition is especially memorable for the Old Boys who were able to tie them for their sons who were about to join them in the Ipswich Grammar School Old Boys fraternity. #igsoldboys #class157

23.01.2022 From the Vault Friday | IGS Physics labs used the Wrights Patent Demand Indicator c1902 (thermal type) to measure the time integral of electric power or current. It was also used by students to determine the energy necessary to power a component or apparatus for a given period of time. The energy used by a circuit or component is the time integral of the electric power. Technology has come a long way and we are looking forward to the opening of our STEM building with innovative learning areas consisting of teaching spaces, laboratories, break out rooms and lecture theatre - all encased in a technology-rich environment.

22.01.2022 Areopaguristes Tudgei. That is the name of a new species of hermit crab discovered on the barrier reef off the coast of Belize by Old Boy Dr Christopher Tudge (Class of 1982), a biology professor at American University in Washington, D.C. He has collected specimens all over the world, from Australia to Europe to North and South America. Until now, he has never had a species named after him. #igsoldboys Read more about Christopher’s story in the link below. https://www.igsoldboys.com/dr-christopher-tudge-class-of-1/

20.01.2022 Class 157 took their first steps as Old Boys after their final day today. Emotions were high as they rang the bell to mark the end of their time at Ipswich Grammar School. The friendships and memories they have made will certainly last a lifetime. Welcome Old Boys! #igsoldboys #class157 You’re off to great places.... Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So.. get on your way. Dr Seuss See more

18.01.2022 Vale Dr John Volep | The IGS Community was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr John Volep earlier this week. John spent the majority of his life teaching at Ipswich Grammar School from 1979 to 2013 and had a positive impact on many students during this time. One of his past students, Senator Paul Scarr, echoed these sentiments with the following comments made in the Senate chamber yesterday.... I was just informed that a history teacher of mine from my old school, Ipswich Grammar School, has passed awayDr John Volep. He was an outstanding history, English and German teacher. He put his heart and soul into teaching his students. In my first speech in this place, I talked about the significance and the importance of our early educators and I think Dr John Volep's family and friends should reflect on that legacy as they mourn his passing. John’s son Marton (Class of 2001) has welcomed anyone wishing to join the family for the service to do so via the link below tomorrow at 11am. The passcode is 6347. http://heritagebrothers.com.au/wp/service-recordings/

18.01.2022 Raymond Dart (Class of 1910) is one of Australia’s most celebrated Palaeoanthropologists (the branch of anthropology concerned with the origins and development of early humans). Raymond is best known for his involvement in the 1924 South African discovery of the first fossil ever found of Australopithecus africanus, an extinct hominin closely related to humans. The Raymond Dart Lecture is an annual Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution event paying homage to Raymond ...Dart by presenting some of the brightest minds and newest research in paleoanthropology. In honour of an Old Boy who made a significant contribution to his field, the IGS community is invited to view the next IMPACT lecture which will be live-streamed on Thursday 17th September from 4:00 - 5:00pm. For full details please see link below.#igsoldboys https://impact.griffith.edu.au/scientific-sovereignty-in-p/

17.01.2022 Support our boys in the ‘Red and White’ as they take on The Southport School today. This is the final round for our First XI Football and second last round for First XV Rugby. Watch them live by following the below links: Football First XI - Kick-off 1:15pm https://livestream.com/thesouthportschool/events/9294722... Rugby First XV Kick-off 3:00pm http://gps1stxvrugby.com/ #igsoldboys

17.01.2022 Teams and young talent from across the state will start their quest for a championship at the Champion Basketball School of Queensland tournament which tips-off today. Our First V squad is playing in the Championship Division at 5pm. If you’re a Courier Mail subscriber, you can catch all the live-action via the link below. https://www.couriermail.com.au//9e64f5f2d3fad9085071ecddd8

16.01.2022 From the Vault Friday | The IGS boaters c1910 had the school badge on the hatband and were worn with the blazers which were navy blue edged with pale blue cord piping with the school monogram on the pocket. The boater was worn along with the blazer as an item of sportswear. #igsoldboys

14.01.2022 From the Vault Friday | This original printing of the School Song was written by Headmaster Bertram Lawrance in 1913. The School Song has become the focus of many school assemblies including the senior’s final assembly held on their last day of school. #igsoldboys

14.01.2022 Dr Russell Stitz (Class of 1960) created quite a stir at school in 1957 when he won the under-14 50m breaststroke at the GPS carnival the first IGS pupil to win a race at GPS in twenty-one years. Years later Dr Russell Stitz is still winning awards as one of Australia’s most prominent and highly awarded clinicians. He is respected worldwide for his leadership in the development of innovative healthcare solutions during his time spent in medical roles such as President of th...e Australian Medical Association of Qld (AMAQ), President of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and Board Member of the Wesley Research Institute to name a few.#igsoldboys Read more about Russell’s story in the link below https://www.igsoldboys.com/dr-russell-stitz-class-of-1960/

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Old Boy Kevin Walters (Class of 1984), on his appointment as Head Coach of the Brisbane Broncos. Walters played 241 first-grade games for the Broncos and featured in five of the club’s six premierships, including their inaugural title in 1992. Kevin later served twice as an assistant coach at the Broncos, working as a right-hand man to Wayne Bennett in 2015. In 2016 he was appointed as Head Coach of the Queensland State of Origin team. In his first year in charge of Queensland, Walters guided them to a 2-1 series victory over New South Wales. The following year in 2017, Walters repeated the same feat. We wish him luck and success for the future and we are sure that he will continue to embody our motto, Labore Et Honore to work hard with honour.. #igsoldboys

14.01.2022 From the Vault Friday | In 1973, Sir Alan Fletcher opened the War Memorial Teaching Complex (the present Auditorium), which became known as the TC. Described as an impressive and unique structure, it was intended to be a flexible space, with removable partitions that allowed for a variety of uses, ranging from small areas for seminars, to a large area for assemblies and dramatic performances, and even facilities for indoor volleyball and basketball.... The rearrangement of the space was achieved with bi-fold doors that retracted back into wall cavities, and parts of the ceiling were able to be lowered and raised using a hydraulic pulley system. Acoustics were enhanced by the use of carpet panels on the ceiling! #igsoldboys

13.01.2022 From the Vault Friday | A strong sense of school spirit is frequently displayed at GPS sporting events and at various times throughout the school year, such as send-off assemblies before the occurrence of a GPS event. At these occasions, one of the school war cry’s called "War Cry Ipswich 1, 2, 3" is led by the seniors, who regard this as a particular highlight of their final school year. The origins of the war cry are unknown, but it was in existence in 1928 when it was printed in the school magazine for all newies to learn, with the instruction that readers will notice that it lends itself well to the production of a loud and continuous noise.

13.01.2022 After taking up the whistle Nic Berry (Class of 2001) has become one of the few former Super Rugby players to also have refereed a match. Nic is an Australian rugby union referee and a former professional player. He took up refereeing after being forced to retire from playing in 2012. #igsoldboys Read more about Nic’s story in the link below: https://www.igsoldboys.com/nic-berry-class-of-2001/

12.01.2022 Nick Politis AM - Class of 1960 is an Australian businessman and Chairman of Sydney-based NRL team the Sydney Roosters. Politis ran and expanded WFM Motors Pty Ltd from March 1974, rebranding its marketing name as City Ford and transforming it into one of the largest Ford dealerships in Australia. His marketing skills were extraordinary. Even two decades after Australians last saw and heard the Ford advertisements - "yes...yes...yes..., City Ford says yes more often" the ...jingle is indelibly etched on the collective Australian psyche. Read more about Nick's story in the link below. #igsoldboys https://www.igsoldboys.com/nick-politis-class-of-1960/

12.01.2022 With his two colleagues, Dr Joe Wong (Class of 1961) helped build the first x-ray beamline and in 2003 his team made an important breakthrough in experimental investigation of plutonium. #igsoldboys Read more about Joe’s story in the link below: https://www.igsoldboys.com/dr-joe-wong-class-of-1961/

10.01.2022 Imagine the scene at Ipswich Grammar School on the morning of Wednesday 7 October 1863. Inside the schoolroom, the polished floors shone and the desks were unblemished by spilt ink. The blackboard had never been dusted of chalk and the open roll on the Headmaster’s lectern was unmarked. In the dormitory, the beds had never been slept in. The grounds had not yet echoed with the plunk of leather on wood and the school bell had never been rung. On that same morning, sixteen boy...s sat down at the hand-crafted wooden forms, opened their copybooks and quietly made history. Sophie Church 157-years on in the Ipswich Grammar School journey, history continues to be made. Buildings have been added and developed with the times, providing learning spaces for the 17,694 students who have walked through our doors, each leaving their own footprint in the story of IGS. #igsoldboys

08.01.2022 The final round of Rugby has started with the Red and White taking on GT today from 1.15pm. Watch it live now. #igsoldboys https://gps1stxvrugby.com/

07.01.2022 After leaving school, Shane Thompson (Class of 1973) pursued his interest in drawing by enrolling in a parttime architecture degree at QUT. He graduated with a Diploma of Architecture in 1979 and soon established his architecture practice eventually merging with a larger firm in Brisbane in 1984, forming Bligh Voller Nield (BVN). BVN is now one of the largest architectural firms in Australia with several significant projects in Australia and Internationally. Read more about ...Shane’s story in the link below #igsoldboys https://www.igsoldboys.com/shane-thompson-class-of-1973/ See more

06.01.2022 From the Vault Friday | In the 1980s, the music department began to stage school musicals in conjunction with IGGS, initiating a tradition that has endured ever since, with the two schools taking it in turns to host the production. In 2007, IGS showcased its home-grown talent to full effect and staged the world premiere of Hard-Boiled, written by head of English, John Acutt, with music by English teacher and talented musician Stewart Riddle. ... Set in 1940s New York and inspired by the film Noir of the 1940s and '50s, Hard-Boiled tells the story of a private investigator, Dick O'Shea, and his dealings with the criminal underworld. The talented cast, featuring Nathan Gothard (Class of 2007) in the lead role, proved to be a professional ensemble. With energy and skill, they succeeded in pulling off arguably one of IGS's most memorable musicals. #igsoldboys

05.01.2022 Old Boy Tom Harris (Class of 1997) was recently appointed the Head Coach of the swimming program at IGS. Tom was Swimming Captain, House Captain and Prefect in his final year and brings with him a wealth of coaching experience and swimming success. Tom has assisted with coaching athletes to success at State and National levels and with a passion for the Red and White, aims to create the best possible environment for all swimmers to training. #igsoldboys

04.01.2022 From the Vault Friday | As well as being part of the formal uniform, blazers serve an important function as a means of displaying a boy’s achievements. Pocket awards are given for accomplishment in sport, music and academic extra-curricular activities, as well as to denote the status of Prefect. Embroidered pockets are attached to the blazer recording the name of the achievement. The blazer of Old Boy Robert Charles (Class of 1986) showcases his many achievements and is currently on display in The Great Hall. #igsoldboys

04.01.2022 IGS is well-known for its diverse and successful network of Old Boys. This consortium of experience is beneficial for our students to draw on whilst they manoeuvre through the career choices ahead of them. Dr Michael Fanshawe (Class of 1986) conducted several sessions today with students looking for an insight on how to begin a career in Medicine. Dr Fanshawe has a keen interest in perioperative coagulation management and techniques which spare patients from the need for blood transfusion or blood products. He also has a particular interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and maintains a busy workload in this area. #igsoldboys

04.01.2022 A world-first telemedicine program at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital is slashing waiting times for rural and remote Queenslanders needing diagnostic heart testing, allowing them to access specialised cardiac investigations close to home. Queenslanders living in remote areas are about 25 per cent more likely to die from heart disease than the state average, but long distances make them reluctant to travel for care. Now, a world-first program is changing all that.... RBWH Director of Cardiac Sciences and Old Boy Adam Scott (Class of 1992), who developed the award-winning program, said the hospital was performing more than 1700 heart procedures via telehealth in 22 bush communities annually. #igsoldboys Read more about Adam’s life-saving program in the link below. https://www.couriermail.com.au//5c5e8a9d82df944d20e3b45698.

03.01.2022 Support our boys by watching them via live stream as the ‘Red and White’ take on Churchie today: Football First XI -Kick-off 1:00pm - DoubleTake Sports Basketball First V - Tip-off 1:30pm - https://www.youtube.com/c/AnglicanChurchGrammarSchoolChurch... Rugby First XV Kick-off 2:00pm http://gps1stxvrugby.com/ #igsoldboys

03.01.2022 Since 1904, generations of the Summerville family have left their mark at Ipswich Grammar School, whether on the sporting field or for academic prowess. One such student was Sir William Alan Summerville (Class of 1921), who enjoyed cricket at Ipswich Grammar School and was a determined, short, compact figure on the rugby field. As a respected Entomologist, Sir William first identified and documented the destructive mealybug. #igsoldboys Read more about William’s story below:... https://www.igsoldboys.com/sir-william-alan-summerville-cl/ See more

02.01.2022 From the Vault Friday | First place certificate presented to Bill Sneyd in 1915. During the war certificates were awarded in place of prizes, with prize funds instead donated to patriotic funds. In the years prior, several attractive prizes were on offer to placeholders at the annual IGS Athletics Carnival. These included cricket bats, tennis racquets, sleeve-links and studs, a Russia-leather writing case and a silver watch chain. #igsoldboys

01.01.2022 Professor Walter Heyward Bryan (Class of 1908) was a geologist, educator and decorated military veteran. He was one of the first Bachelor of Science graduates from the University of Queensland, majoring in geology and then went on to become the first graduate from their Honours program in 1914. His passion in seismology accelerated cyclone forecasting and warning in the decades before satellites would transform weather forecasting and he was instrumental in the establishment ...of the seismological station at the University of Queensland. #igsoldboys Read more about Walter’s story in the link below. https://www.igsoldboys.com/professor-walter-heyward-bryan-/

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Old Boy Adam French (Class of 2001), Head of Department Mathematics for winning the Excellence in Teaching Award. Adam has been an IGS Teacher since 2010 and has inspired and encouraged many of his students that progress should be aimed for, not perfection. Adam was nominated by his colleagues, some of them outside his faculty - He conducts himself with professionalism, integrity and humility. He is always happy to assist colleagues regardless of his teaching area. Adam has also been involved with Rugby, Debating and the Choir. #igsoldboys

01.01.2022 When the Rt Hon Sir Harry Talbot Gibbs KBE GCMG AC (Class of 1933) was the guest speaker at the 1981 IGS Speech Night he observed: I am here tonight because it is thought I am a successful Old Boy. It is not an accident that a school produces successful men. Of course, a good education does not guarantee either success or happiness, and the lack of an education is not necessarily a bar to either. But to have a good education is a great advantage when one thinks one has forgo...tten the details of what one learnt at school. Harry Gibbs took full advantage of that education and gave long and distinguished service to the nation in many fields: as a barrister; a member of the armed services; a member of the University of Queensland Faculty of Law; a Judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland, of the Federal Court of Bankruptcy and of the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory; and as a Justice of the High Court and ultimately as Chief Justice of Australia. #igsoldboys Read more about Harry’s story in the link below: https://www.igsoldboys.com/the-rt-hon-sir-harry-talbot-gib/