Mr Robert Rofe and his wife Joan at home with their beloved dog
The physical appearance of the School also changed under Robert Rofe. The Gas and Fuel building was converted into Borwick House, Rosstrevor gained the Science/ Library wing, the Tower Wing was completed, the Swimming pool was built and a kindergarten was established in 1973. Other works included the two storey Clive Crosby Building in Rosstrevor which at the time housed Art and the Middle School staffroom, the Robert Sanderson Centenary Hall, The Robert Rofe Creative Arts Centre, Annandale Pavilion, the gym, the Tom Baddiley Building and Rosstrevor Hall. Under Mr Rofe’s leadership the instrumental music and choral program expanded enormously, evolving to become a strength of the School. Another major achievement was turning around the relations between the Old Brighton Grammarians’ Society and the School. Mr Rofe attended most functions and worked hard to know and value the contribution of the Old Boys. Many staff remember fondly the social afternoons held from time to time at the Headmaster’s House (now the Peter Toms ELC and Development Office) and the generous hospitality of Joan Rofe, the Headmaster’s wife. The School’s condolences and prayers are with Robert’s wife, Joan, daughter Helen, son-in-law Rowan and grandchildren Emma and Will.
Memorial Service Members of the wider Brighton Grammar School community are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Service for Robert Rofe AM to be held at St Andrew’s Church Brighton on Monday 23 February at 11 am followed by morning tea. For planning purposes only, please register your intention to attend by phoning the Headmaster’s Executive Assistant Mrs Michele Fisher on 8591 2205, or by emailing mfisher@ brightongrammar.vic.edu.au.
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