The 2023 Brisbane Grammar School Magazine by Brisbane Grammar School

THE BRISBANE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

MAGAZINE

Headmaster’s Speech Day Address

15 November 2023

Good afternoon distinguished Old Boy

Mr Stephen Moore, Mrs Courtney Moore, Chair of the Board of Trustees Mr John Humphrey, members of the Board of Trustees, invited guests, members of staff, ladies and gentlemen and students.

It is my pleasure to present the 155th Annual Report of the Brisbane Grammar School.

Since 1868, aspiration at Brisbane Grammar School has remained an unshakable priority. The School’s pursuit of excellence has driven future thinking, and today we are set to embark upon the next exciting chapter of its evolution. While the tradition and history of BGS provide the context in which we operate,

we cannot be solely defined by our past, we want to be a forward-thinking school that is balancing the finest of the old with the best of the new.

There are key factors that have driven change: educational research, advances in technology, the development of evidence-based practices that optimise learning experiences, curriculum design, assessment methods and the changing needs and expectations of students, parents and society. Overall, the School’s evolution is never-ending; it is an ongoing process of invention and adaptation aimed at enhancing educational practices, staff development and preparing learners for the challenges of the future.

As for the future, all leading boys’ schools, BGS included, must navigate some challenges. One primary task is to equip boys with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an increasingly inter-connected global ecosystem. In addition to traditional subjects, integrating critical thinking, creativity and digital literacy into the curriculum has become paramount. This is the underlying principle of STEAM learning.

Addressing gender stereotypes and fostering healthy masculinity is another challenge. All health and wellbeing initiatives are strengthened by considering the influence of masculine typecasts, from mental wellbeing or healthy eating initiatives, through to honest gender relations or preventing

harm from alcohol and drugs. This work is addressed in the School’s student wellbeing curriculum and forms part of a suite of approaches to promoting healthy living and positive relationships.

While our primary aim is to support our community now, as school leaders we are compelled to plan for a varied future. Hence, the Board of Trustees and the Senior Leadership Team this year reviewed the School’s strategy. Our objectives are to preserve a safe and supportive learning environment; to use contemporary practices that ensure the development of staff, the durability of critical resources and the application of sound governance; and to engage with stakeholders to

enact cultural values and celebrate school traditions and achievements.

There is much to reference this year, apart from the completion of STEAM, we were delighted with the launch of BGS Learn; a tailored learning platform that was piloted with Year 12. BGS Learn is leveraging the new Microsoft technologies and drives our vision to be a leader in education. Other technological advances included the implementation of MyGrammar 2.0; a user-friendly platform for BGS families. Next year, the first cyber laboratory in an Australian school will be opened and the first Cyber Bit Challenge will take place to coincide with the opening of STEAM.

At the core of any superior education lies the school culture. It starts with connections — strong and overlapping interactions among all members of the school community. According to Ebony Bridwell-Mitchell, an expert in education leadership and management, “researchers who have studied culture have traced and verified a meaningful correlation between organisational culture and an organisation’s performance”. Our own research supports this view and informs our fundamental belief that all staff and students must have a sense of belonging and that all have the potential to succeed.

Academically our students continue to excel. BGS is the top performing boys’ school in Queensland and one of the leading schools in the country.

While a BGS education equips our boys with knowledge, it is the power to comprehend and understand the world around them that provides the advantage. It broadens their horizons and helps them make informed decisions. It teaches them how to think, rather than what to think. This is the purpose of the School’s Learning Framework.

Accordingly, building parent engagement in the learning process supports student agency. This year, the launch of the BGS podcast series Light Dark Blue featured academic leaders, teachers and students discussing the goals of the learning framework and describing the learning dispositions and learning

approaches that work best in different contexts.

Furthermore, the BGS learning culture forms character and shapes values. Our graduates not only develop a sense of scholarly confidence and global citizenship but also a deep appreciation for the richness of shared humanity. These vital skills become the building blocks upon which they construct successful careers and build profound relationships.

Over the years, BGS has instilled a sense of social responsibility in our students. This year, staff and students have actively engaged in many community outreach programs, charity drives and volunteer initiatives. Together our community has supported Brisbane Youth Services, an organisation dedicated to helping young people who are at risk and homeless, volunteered time to staff

“Our graduates develop a sense of scholarly confidence and global citizenship but also a deep appreciation for the richness of shared humanity.”

Rosie’s street van, and once again partnered with St Vincent de Paul’s for the Hamper Appeal to assist families struggling at Christmas.

Additionally, the School’s duty to the wellbeing of its students extends to those in the residential community. Our investment in boarding has resulted in a premium program, which is now offering best in class facilities and a wide range of social and cocurricular activities. BGS boarders are benefitting from high quality academic, pastoral and cultural experiences, the impact of which is a boarding program that has seen demand far exceed the School’s capacity; so much so that we are investigating the feasibility of creating a new senior boarding house.

Similarly, the School’s established Outdoor Education program has a transformative impact on our pupils. By immersing students in nature and providing hands-on experiences, it fosters a deep connection with the environment. In 2023, Year 10 students had the opportunity to complete the Grand Traverse of the Teviot Range. Starting from the BGS property Bitenbar, summiting all the peaks on the range to

Mount Moon. Students have also continued the reafforestation plan for Pepperina Hill by planting 300 native trees for a Koala habitat. Younger students participated in land care management projects to control both Madeira Vine and Coral Berry and all students have engaged in Indigenous cultural awareness activities.

Sport and cultural activities continue to play a vital role in the education of boys. This year, our student-athletes attained podium finishes in Swimming, Rowing, Football and Tennis, and Gymnastics and Fencing won their respective competitions. The spirit of our young athletes has never waned, as they have trained and played with enthusiasm. The thud of a ball, the roar of a crowd, the instantly recognisable thrill of victory — it is within these moments that lifelong lessons are learned.

Likewise, the School’s cultural program serves the interests of scores of boys in music, drama and art. The Arts have flourished with our students delving into realms of creativity, unlocking new forms

of expression and reinventing traditional art forms.

This year’s Senior Dramatic Production was not a retelling of the original work of Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle, but rather an adaptation by BGS Old Boy Marcel Dorney ’93. The performance provoked audiences to revise notions of

“Sport and cultural activities continue to play a vital role in the education of boys.”

pressed into a school year. The termly concerts and themed concerts were hugely popular, and Grammar in Concert was once again spectacular.

BGS continues to be a centre of excellence for the arts, and this year was co-host of the Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival. Hundreds of performers from around the nation descended on BGS for rehearsals and performances with the finale held at QPAC. Our Grammarphones were one of the featured ensembles.

identity, equality and possession, and engaged spectators through incredibly diverse stage action. Correspondingly, the Junior Dramatic Production Hibernation, was a provocation, this time about climate change and the issues of human survival.

The School’s Music program is remarkable. I am always astonished at how many performances are

Equally, the School’s Art program has grown in popularity. The expansion of BGS masterclasses now includes silversmithing, ceramics, painting and a life drawing class. It was also a highlight for the community to have toured student exhibitions and to have witnessed the diversity and creativity of our emerging artists.

In my opening remarks I referred to a new era in the School’s evolution. After ten years of research, stakeholder input, planning, design, and

more recently fundraising, construction and certification, I can confidently say that the STEAM Precinct will finally open for lessons in January 2024.

STEAM education represents an interdisciplinary approach that fosters creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills. By combining Art and Design, with STEM subjects, STEAM education presents opportunities to embrace innovative teaching methods, explore new technologies, and immerse our students in new learnings, such as engineering, coding, forensic science, fashion labs, sports science and game design.

As part of the STEAM era, the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team are delighted to announce a new School Science Medal to be awarded at Speech Day in 2024. The Bryan Science

Medal has been made possible through the generosity of Old Boy Bob Bryan AM ‘52 and his family and with the support of friends of the School. The key objective of the award is to broaden students’ minds, focusing on scientific

“STEAM education represents an interdisciplinary approach that fosters creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills.”

issues of current contemporary interest and engaging in topics that may be beyond the scope of the set curriculum.

Beyond the educational program are the myriad of community activities that enable us to connect and celebrate our rich diversity. Being a community unites us and makes us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves. For me, the Brisbane Grammar School Open Day is the most obvious example of a community pooling its talents to showcase its offerings and demonstrate the fellowship that defines our school — staff, students, parents and volunteers working together to strengthen our community.

Firstly, I thank the Board of Trustees for delivering precise strategic direction. Their expertise and governance ensure effective

decision-making and accountability and the long-term sustainability and success of our school.

Secondly, I offer my thanks to the members of the Senior Leadership Team for their steadfast stewardship of the School. They ensure alignment of programs with the School’s mission and values, and each of them cultivates strong relationships with community groups.

Thirdly, I pay tribute to the BGS staff — teachers, coaches, conductors, business and services personnel. Together, they have a profound impact on school culture. They inspire, motivate and support this community through their deeds. Their enthusiasm is contagious and motivates our students to strive for excellence.

People like Mr Paul Kobez, Mr Mark Schumann, Ms Vicki Palmer and Mrs Jean Walker have

collectively contributed over 100 years of service to this school. Each of them has chosen this year to retire. On behalf of the School, I extend our profound gratitude and appreciation for their incredible dedication and service.

Next, I acknowledge the following people for their work in leading community roles: Mr Justin Beirne, President of the Parents and Friends’ Association; Ms Berthine Ommensen, President of the P&F Auxiliary; and the President of the Old Boys’ Association, Mr Cameron Feltham. Jointly, their efforts and those within the support groups provide an added tier of community

“Being part of a community makes us feel as though we are a part of something greater than ourselves.”

engagement which unites the opus of our school.

Lastly, I express thanks to all students and offer the School’s best wishes to the graduating Class of 2023. The seniors have been a remarkably enthusiastic year group. The student leaders Ronan Mellick, Brad Macintosh, Sebastian Roy-Bryant and Doug Chapman have been superb in their guidance of the student body.

Congratulations to the senior class, may your journey be filled with success and fulfillment. The world is waiting for your unique talents and contributions.

In closing I thank all members of our community for your support. Collectively, we have assembled another installment in the School’s chronicle. I estimate that those who come after us will perceive our resolve to educate young men, to better our school culture and to nurture graduates who make positive contributions to society.

Mr Anthony Micallef Headmaster

Trustees and Staff

Board of Trustees

MR J HUMPHREY, LLB UQ, (Chairman)

MR W TRAVES, BE(Hons), MEngSc UQ, FIEAust, CPEng, RPEQ, FAICD (Vice Chairman)

PROF D MACDONALD, PhD Deakin, FNAK, FAIESEP, GAICD

MR S BIZZELL, BCom UQ, MAICD, SA Fin

MS M CORFIELD, BCom, BA(Econ) UQ, GAICD

MS C BLAKE, BCom UQ, FCPA, FCA, FFin, AGIA, GAICD

DR A RYAN, MB, BS UQ, FRACGP

Mr M J CORGAT, CA, MBA GU, BCom UQ, MAICD (Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Chief Financial Officer)

Headmaster

Mr A E MICALLEF, BA, DipEd, MA Syd, MACEL

Senior Leadership

Senior Deputy Headmaster, Mr D J CARROLL, BA UQ, GradDipArts, GradDipTeach, MEL ACU

Chief Information Officer, Ms A HILL, BBus UON, GIACD

Deputy Headmaster Cocurricular, Mr G B THORNE, BEd QUT

Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning, Mr S G USCINSKI, BA(Hons) UQ, GradDipT, MEd QUT

Executive Director Community Relations, Ms I BEAUMONT, BBus, BEcon UV, FCCA

Executive Director Educational Innovation, Ms J ZERVOS, BA, DipEd, MEdSt UQ, MACEL

Executive Director People and Culture, Dr E STRYDOM, BComm UNISA, MHealth Care LUC, MBA USQ , D.HCML LUC

Head of Middle School, Ms R CAMPBELL, BEd QUT, MEdSt UON, ProfCertIns Melb, MACEL

Head of Senior School, Mr S S C CONWAY, BEd QUT, ProfCertInstrLead, MInstrLead Melb (Director of Boarding|Head of Year 7 to June)

Directors

Director of Assessment and Reporting, Mr M W SCHUMANN, BAppSc, GradDipT, MEd QUT (Leave Terms 2-4)

Director of Boarding

Mr B W WILLIAMS-JONES, BA, PGCE Wales, MA London, Cert Board Mgt Roeh, Dip Board Lead BSA (To April)

Director of Counselling and Academic Services, Dr N P SIMMONS, BSocSc, GradDipEd QUT, PGDipEdSt, MPsychEd UQ, PhD UTAS, CEDP, MAPS, MACEL

Director of Development (Advancement), Mr S C FITZPATRICK, BA GU (To September)

Director of Enrolments, Mr J P SMITH, BEd QUT, MEd UON, AssocDegSocSc ACU

Director of Finance, Mr B A WALKER-DAVIES, LLB(Hons) QUT, BBus(Accounting)(Dist) UQ, CIA CRMA CISA CFSA PMIIA IIA

Director of Information Services, Mr J BYRNE, BA UQ, GradDipEd ACU, GradDipEd(Teacher-Librarianship) QUT

Director of Infrastructure and Applications, Mr W ROGERS, BIT MIS

Director of Learning Analytics, Mr N HOLLAND, MEd QUT, BSc, BSc(Hons) UQ, PGDipEd ACU (Cross Country Co-Director)

Director of Marketing and Communications, MS N BLOM, BCommJour GU

Director of Organisational Learning, Dr H CAMPOS REMON, BEd GU, PhD USQ

Director of Outdoor Education, Mr D L JERVIS, BEd PD HPE UOW, Cert IV Outdoor TAFE (Leave Term 1)

Director of Sport and Activities, Mr J N CLANCY, BEd USQ, DipT QUT (Leave Term 1) (Acting Basketball Director Term 3)

Director of School Operations, Mr F C MCCLATCHY, BA CSU, TchCred, MEd USQ

Director of Student Wellbeing Programs, Ms P DOUGLAS, BEd QUT

Acting Advisor, Educational Improvement, Ms H JOHNSTON, BA UQ, GradDipEd UC, GradCertEd ACER, ProfCertInstrLead, MInstrLead Melb, MACEL

Acting Director of Teaching Development, Mrs A J HART, BSc, BA(Hons) UQ, PGDipEd UQ (2023)

Assistant Director of Boarding, Mr T J FULTON, BCom Deakin, GradDipEd UQ, GradCert Kaplan

Assistant Director of Outdoor Education, Mr M L FAIRLEY, BHSc UNE, DipOR, CertIVOE (Acting Director of Outdoor Education Term 1)

Assistant Director of Sport, Mr G K DI LOSA, BEd QUT (Track and Field Director) (Acting Director of Sport and Activities Term 1)

Heads of Year

Head of Year 12, Mr S J LOBASCHER, BEd, MEd GU, GradCert UQ

Head of Year 11, Mr C Timms, BA, GradDip, MEd QUT

Head of Year 10, Mr L J CARMICHAEL, DipT ACPE, BEd QUT, GradDipRE, MEd ACU

Head of Year 9, Mr J HOPES, BEd QUT

Head of Year 8, Mr A BLOCH, BAppSc QUT, GradDipEd UQ

Head of Year 7, Mr A G SKINNER, BEd, BASi QUT (Assistant Head of Year 9 to June)

Head of Year 6, Mr P KENNY, BEdSt, DipTeach MTC, MEd USQ, MACEL

Head of Year 5, Mr I R GRICE, BCom(Hons), LLB(Hons) UQ, GradDipEd UNE, ProfCertIns Melb

Heads of Department

Head of Academic Services, Ms M R MAGUIRE, BEd, GCEd, BA UQ (Leave Term 4)

Head of Biological Science, Ms A M SMITH, BA, BSc UQ, Grad Dip Ed QUT

Head of Chemistry, Mrs C RUBIRA, BBiomedSC, GradDip GU

Head of Curriculum Services, Mr G A DABELSTEIN, MAApplLing GU, BA, DipEd, GradCertJapan UQ, MIICT

Head of Design, Mr J FOULGER, DipEd GU, GradDipDesign UTS

Head of Drama, Mr B A NEWTH, BA, GradDipEd QUT (Acting 2023)

Head of Economics, Ms K STEVENSON, BCom, GradDipEd UQ, GrDipApp F&I Securities Institute (Seconded to EdTech as Principal Project Officer - Continuous Improvement (Terms 2 - 4)

Head of English, Mr G P HOWES, BA UQ, BEd, MEd QUT, MACEL, ProfCertInsLead Melb

Head of Geography, Mrs C L PEPPER-ROGERS, BSc(Hons) Hull, MSc Bristol, PGCE London (Acting 2023)

Head of History, Ms S du RAND, BA, DipEd, MA(Hons), U.Kwazulu-Natal

Head of Languages, Ms J SAPOUNGIS, BA GU, AdvStudChin SYSU, GradDipEd QUT

Head of Mathematics, Ms A TWYMAN, Post GradCert MMU, BScMaths UMIST

Head of Music, Mr P INGRAM, MMus FSU, BA (Mus) QCGU, AMusA AMEB, GradDipT QUT

Head of Physical Education, Mr D ALIZART, BEd (Hons), BAppSc QUT

Head of Physics, Ms N CHAN, BAppSc(Hons) QUT, BEd UQ (Acting Head of Science Terms 2 - 4)

Head of Science, Mr J ATKINS, PGCE, BSc(Hons), AdCertEd QUB, PQH NI (Acting DIrector of Assessment & Reporting Terms 2-4)

Head of Visual Art, Ms A KENNEDY-LEVESQUE, BEd, BVA JCU

Assistant Head of Middle School Curriculum, Ms L CARR, BEd QUT

Assistant Head of Middle School Sport and Activities, Mr G MCFARLANE, BEd QUT, ProfCertIns Melb

Assistant Head of Middle School Students, Mr G TIER, BSc MU, GradDipEd ACU, DipAppSc SIT

Principal Project Officer STEAM, Ms T J NEILSEN, BEd(Hons), BCreativeInd QUT (Seconded 2023)

Assistant Heads of Year

Assistant Head of Year 12, Mr T R HOLZGREFE, BEd QUT (Leave Term 1)

Assistant Head of Year 11, Ms S MCDONALD, BMus, PostGradDip, MEd QUT

Assistant Head of Year 10, Mr W G HALES, BA Vic Wgn, GradDipT AUT, MEd QUT

Assistant Head of Year 9, Mr B SCHOLES, BAppSc, BEd, GradDipIT QUT (Cross Country Co-Director)

Assistant Head of Year 9, Mr P J LAST, BFA, GradDipEd QUT (Acting Assistant Head of Year 12 Term 1)

Assistant Head of Year 9, Mr A G SKINNER, BEd, BASi QUT (To July)

Assistant Head of Year 8, Mrs C M SALMON, BCom Bond, GradDipT USQ

Assistant Head of Year 7, Mrs M J EVELEIGH, BEd Massey

Assistant Head of Year 7, Mr D J G LITTLEFAIR, BEd, BTeach UOW

Assistant Head of Year 5 & 6, Mr J SHEARS, BEd, BTeach GU

Assistant Heads of Department

Assistant Head of English, Mr P T KOBEZ, BA, DipEd UQ, MEd QUT (Sailing Co-Director)

Assistant Head of Geography, Mrs S BELL, BA UQ, MEd UNE (Acting 2023)

Assistant Head of History, Mr J A TAYLOR, BA UQ, Grad Dip ScEd, GradCert ACU, MA UNE (Chess Co-Director)

Assistant Head of Languages, Ms B KACHEL, BA, BEd, MAApplLing USQ

Assistant Head of Mathematics, Mr M MOLONEY, BEng QUT, Grad Dip Ed UQ, MBA UON

Assistant Head of Music, Mr M ALLPORT, BMus(Hons), MMus UQ, GradDipEd QUT, AMus UQ (Leave Term 1)

Assistant Head of Physical Education, Mr M LOGAN, BA HMS UQ (Swimming Director) (Leave Term 2)

Assistant Head of Science, Dr D L OWENS, BSc UQ, GradDipEd, PhD UCL (Leave Term 1)

Assistant Head of Science, Mr D KOOPMAN, BSc UQ, PGCE UOS (Acting 2023)

Subject Moderators

Subject Moderator Earth and Environmental Science, Mr J J PRICE, BEd UQ, BAppSc QUT

Subject Moderator General Mathematics, Ms M S CHIN, BA EWU, MAppSc CQU (Fencing Director)

Curriculum Assistants

Curriculum Assistant Middle School English, Mr J T LEWIS, BCreativeInd, GradDip, MEd QUT

Curriculum Assistant Middle School History, Ms L A WHITCHER, BEd, Dip Ed, BA UQ

Curriculum Assistant Middle School Mathematics, Mr I J FARDON, BEd QUT

Curriculum Assistant Middle School Science, Mr H W BENSON, BSc, BEd UQ

Middle School Literacy and Reading Advisor, Ms M RAGEN, BEd JCU, MEd SCU

Assistant Masters

Ms S P GARDNER, BA UQ, DipEd GU AITSL

Ms A O’ROURKE, BA, PostGradDipEd UQ

Mr C MARSHALL, BEd, BAppSci, GradCert QUT, MAppSc UQ (To May)

Ms A CLEARY, BEd QUT

Mrs J L WALKER, BA, BEdSt UQ, GradDipT QUT (To August)

Mr G FLATSCHER, DipTeach, MPhil MUI

Ms V PALMER, BA UOFS, DipEd SIE, GradDipEd QUT (Leave Term 3)

Mr S DEEGAN, BA UW, GradDipEd UNSW, IntroWelfare TAFE

Mr T G IRVINE, BAppSc HMSed UQ (Cricket Director)

Ms B AULD, BA ANU, GradDipEd CCAE

Ms G O’HANLON ROSE, BA, Dip Ed UQ

Mrs J E TAP, BEd HAC, MAppSc UWS

Mrs C M OXLEY, BEd UON, GradDipIT (Leave Term 2)

Mr M J TREMBLE, BEd JCU

Ms S VERDON, BA, Dip Ed UQ

Mr P R BRUNCKHORST, BSc, DipEd UQ (Leave Term 3)

Mrs M T MARSHALL, BA, BEd UQ (Acting Head of Economics Term 2-4)

Ms J G VEDELAGO, BSc, BEd UQ (Acting Head of Physics Term 2-4)

Mr H P MURRAY, BHSPE UQ

Mr D J G LITTLEFAIR, BEd, BTeach UOW

Ms B POIDA, BA University of Trier, GradDipEd (2nd State Exam)

Mr D CELM, BA MON, MBus, GradDipEd QUT, CertClinicalT Melb

Mr C E WALKER, GradDipEd QUT, BThBMin Avondale (Leave Semester 1)

Mrs S S POSTERINO, GradDipL&T USQ

Mr A D KENNEDY, BAppSci QUT, BTechEd GU (To April)

Mr A M ROBERTSON, BA, BEd QUT

Mr N J KRUGER, BAHPE QUT

Mr S L JONES, BSc(Hons), MTeach Syd

Mr J HODGES, DipT QUT, GradDipOutEd GU

Ms A F IRVINE, BEd, BCreativeInd QUT

Mr J D STRUTHERS, BA SU, GradDipEd UQ

Ms M B E PEARCE, PGCE, MCI UON AITSL

Ms B P S MACDIARMID, BA Syd, BFA NIDA, GradDipEd, MEd QUT (Leave Term 1-3)

Mr P J HUNTER, BEd UQ, BBus QUT

Miss R THOMAS, MMusSt, BMus(Hons), BEd UQ, AKC, AMusA

Mrs B S FOLEY, BA(Hons) UQ DipEd, MPhil UQ (Leave Semester 2)

Ms D A ANDREWS, BEd QUT

Ms K J CHILD, BA, BEd UQ

Mr S J CANFIELD, BA, BEd QUT, CoGE UNSW, BA(Hons) USC, MEd UNSW (To July)

Mr K YAMADA, B.Laws U Meijo, PostGradDipEd UQ

Mrs L VAN ROOYEN, BCEngHons, GradDipEd UTM

Ms N K RUSSELL, BEd GU

Dr K L BENSON, BBiomedSc(Hons) GU, GradDipEd QUT, PhD GU AITSL

Ms R L COOMBE, BCreativeInd, BEd QUT

Ms C G THOMPSON, BEd GU, MEd USQ AITSL

Mr P M WARWICK, MASportCoach GU

Mr L R JOHNSTONE, BEd GU, AssocDegCivEng TAFE

Mr R TU, BE, GradDipEd, MBA UQ

Mr M P A POWELL, BE, GradDipT QUT, GradDIpID USQ

Ms M K MERRYPOR, BEd, BA UQ

Mr L J HAWKINS, BEd ACU

Mrs S M LUSINK, BEd QUT, MEd CSU

Ms L ZHU, GradDipEd, MA UQ

Ms R J MILLS, BSc(Hons), BEd UQ

Ms L W MACKINTOSH, BPrimEd, BEd(Hons) WITS

Mr M S WALKER, BEcon UQ, GradDipEd QUT (To March)

Mr S W FINCH, BA, BA(Hons) UQ, GradDipSEd/GradCertRE ACU

Ms A H KOEBERG BA, DipArts UQ, GradDipEd QUT (Leave Semester 2)

Mr L P HERNE, PGCLTHE Kingston, PCGE, BA(Hons) UOH (Chess Co-Director)

Ms K L ALLINGHAM, BA MAS, GradDIpEd GU

Mr H E CURTIN, BExMovSc/BEd QUT (Acting Assistant Director of Sport Term 1)

Ms A T KETTLE, BEd, MEd Curtin (Leave Semester 1 - To August)

Mr A A HOWARD, GradDipEd UQ, BEng(Hons) USQ

Mr S L SHIRLEY, BEd USC, GradDipEd, MEd UWA

Ms S M LOANE, BCreatArts, BEd UQ, AdvDipArts TAFE (Leave 2023)

Mr J B STRAUGHAN, BA/BEd UQ (Sailing Co-Director)

Ms L MINER, BA Mon, GradDipEd MUA, MAPPLING Mon

Ms B A PEARCE, BCI QUT (Acting Head of Academic Services Term 4)

Mr T R H Y ROBERTSON, BA, BSc, GradDipEd UQ

Ms L J DI DONATO, BSc/BEd UQ

Ms C C ALDRED, BA UQ, MTeach QUT

Ms R MASCIANTONIO, BA, GradDipEd QUT, MEd ACU (Leave Term 2-4)

Ms S H LUSK, MTeach UNSW, BA, BHealth MU

Ms M R BAKER, BPharm UQ, GradDipEd GU

Mr L I SMITH, BSci, BTeach, CSU (Leave Semester 2)

Mr S HARROW, BA(Hons), PGCE LUT, MEd MON

Mr T D FRANCIS, BEd QUT

Mr P A JOHANSEN, BEd QUT (To March)

Ms S L KOLKENBECK-RUH, BSc, PGCE UJ

Ms C PADGHAM, BA QUT, GradDipEd, MTeach UM

Ms A RILEY, BEd UQ, AMusA

Ms R PORTER, BEng GU, GradDipEd USC (Leave Semester 1)

Ms K CHARTERS, First State Exam UOL

Ms A FOSS, BA, TCert UMHB (To August)

Ms M BROWN, BA, GradDipT CDU

Mr I A SHORT, BEcon UQ, BEd, GradDipC BCAE (Leave 2023)

Mr H LUCAS, BEd QUT

Ms S WALL, BMP QCGU, MTeach QUT

Ms S KELLY, Bachelor of Digital Media GU, DipEd, MEd QUT

Ms M STEVENS, Grad Dip Ed KCGAE, BSC (Mathematics) JCU

Ms S CHAPMAN, BMath UQ, MTeach GU

Mr R HILL, BSc, BEd Deakin

Ms A HORNE, BScBio Durham

Ms K EMERSON, BEd QUT

Mr J O’NEILL, BA, BEd USC

Mr N WALTON, BEd (Secondary)/B. Human Movement, MEd QUT (Acting Head of Physical Education Term 2)

Mr P PORTER, PGCE UL, BA(Hons), BA(Ord) LYIT

Mr A BRAHAM, BA/Ed UQ

Mr M KLEINSCHMIDT, BA, BEd QUT

Ms J SHAW, BA QUT (Semester 1)

Ms M HUNT, BEd QUT (From March)

Ms N BERNDT, BCom, BEcon UQ, GradDipCA CA ANZ, GradDipAppFin Securities Institute, GradDipEd, GradCert RE ACU, MLeadThe BBI (From April)

Ms T SHEGOG, BA, PDipEd(Sec) Melb, GradCertCathStudies ACU, MHistory UNE (From April)

Mr T DAVIS, BEd Canberra, MEd Torrens (From April)

Ms D SMITH, BANursing Deakin, GradDipEd LaTrobe, MEd QUT (Terms 2 & 3)

Ms J REED, BSc, BEd UQ, MSc Curtin, GCSE Flinders (From April)

Mr D MASKELL, BEd USQ (From May)

Ms L HEDERICS, PGDipEd(Sec) Melb, BEng Deakin (From May)

Ms J McLEOD, BEd QUT (From May)

Mr J SWANSTON, Bachelor of Technology Education GU (From July)

Ms A CORNISH, PCGE SMU, Geography Bachelor’s First Degree UW (From July)

Mr D CARNELL, BA(Journalism), Grad DipEd UQ (From July)

Ms M CHRISTOPHER, BEd QUT (From October)

Counselling and Academic Services

Student Counsellor, Ms J DUBY, BPsyc UQ, PgDipProfPsych ACU, GDipEd GU

Student Counsellor, Ms T KIRTON, BA, GradDipEd UNE, MEdSt Guidance & Counselling UQ, MEd Leadership JCU

Student Support Officer, Ms S Omar (To June)

Student Support Officer, Ms G Morris

Student Support Officer, Ms M Pollock (From October)

Learning Organisation

Special Advisor - Educational Improvement, Dr P G Taylor, BED DDof AE, DipEd SCAE, MCurrStud UNE, PhD UQ (2011 - May 2023)

Learning Data Manager, Mr A J Webb, BAppSc(Hons) HMSEd, Grad Cert Urb UQ, GradDipIT QUT

Research Assistant - Mr A KUSS, BEd QUT

Enrolments

Manager, Mrs A J Walters

Mrs D A Power, Cert III BusAdm TAFE (Senior Boarding Tutor)

Library Staff

Library Technician, Mr D Hills, DipLibSer SBIT

Library Technician, Mrs B van den Hout, DipLibSer SBIT

Library Technician, Ms D Rawson, Cert III & IV Education

Support SCIT, DipLibSer SBIT

Library Technician, Ms A Kimberlin, B.A.(Hons) UBC, M.S.

Information Science UNT (To November)

Executive Assistant to the Headmaster

Mr M E Stokes

Personal Assistants

Ms R A Lynch

Ms S M Hasenkam

Miss K D King, BAppSc QUT

Ms K S Dwyer

Ms A R Riley

Farewells

Vicki Palmer

In 2003, Ed Roper, Head of the new BGS Middle School, hired Vicki Palmer, an enthusiastic Teacher Librarian, as one of the foundational specialist teachers.

Initially for Years 6 and 7, with Year 8 added the following year, a team of eight core teachers and five specialists established and implemented the Middle School curriculum. Ed organised weekend retreats for curriculum planning, fostering a strong and tightly knit community.

Vicki arrived to a bare room in the new Middle School which she transformed into a library, and, in addition to establishing the collection, she worked tirelessly and collaboratively with teachers to establish the foundation of units, many of which are still studied today. With the support of Senior School library staff and her assistant, Old Boy Andrew Webb ‘94, the library became an integral part of the Middle School for both curriculum and pastoral purposes.

As part of her extracurricular involvement, Vicki not only managed a Year 6 soccer team, but also took on the task of documenting GPS sports and capturing various other school events and activities each term. From Orientation Week to Rome Day, classroom activities, clubs, camps, concerts and the Swimming, Cross Country and Track and Field carnivals, Vicki’s dedication shone through. Attending sporting events every Saturday, she photographed every sport and activity, creating captivating montages displayed weekly on the Middle School noticeboard. Her videos, eagerly anticipated for the end-of-term overviews, and the Presentation Afternoon wrap-up-of-the-year videos became highlights of the program each year.

In 2015, a hailstorm caused severe damage to the Middle School Library,

leading to the ruin of books, carpet and paintwork. Despite the setback, Vicki’s innovative thinking and flexibility turned the renovation into an opportunity, and the library was transformed into the vibrant space it is today.

In her 21 years at the School, Vicki has tirelessly cultivated a strong reading culture, curated the Middle School book collection and assisted teachers with classroom resources and professional development. She has supported students in Science, Geography and History, and contributed to the celebration of the Arts. During lunchtimes, she led coding, robotics, solar cars and book clubs.

For over 18 years, Vicki organised impressive events for Book Week, including the highly sought-after Book Week Breakfast, initially held in the Great Hall and later moved to Centenary Hall due to its popularity.

Vicki will be fondly remembered as a kind and considerate friend who put everyone else first — especially the students. She always found it very satisfying to help the boys, and many of her ‘little shadows’ still return to visit. She will also be remembered for her collegiate working relationship with the teachers where nothing was too much trouble.

Vicki has always been passionate about the multifaceted role of libraries in the boys’ academic development and wellbeing, and has impacted the lives of thousands of students and many staff across the years. She leaves behind a legacy of making learning fun and she will forever have a special place in the history of BGS.

Mrs Cathy Oxley Teacher Librarian

Carl

Marshall

The Physical Education and Cocurricular Department office this year farewelled Carl Marshall who has been part of our educational community for the past 20 years.

When Carl first walked through the doors of BGS in 2002, he brought with him a passion for education and an unwavering commitment to fostering the growth and development of the young minds entrusted to his care. Carl quickly became a beloved figure in our school, known for his dedication, quick wit and tireless effort to make learning an inspiring and transformative experience.

Carl’s influence extended to the playing fields, where he inspired our students to give their best effort, to be good sportsmen and to cherish the camaraderie of the team. He has been a guiding force in the realm of sports coaching within Rugby, Cricket, Cross Country and Track and Field. He instilled in our young athletes the values of discipline, teamwork and perseverance. Carl not only taught about intelligent performance, but about the life lessons that come with being part of a team and the importance of pushing one’s limits. The legacy he leaves behind

Peter

Gall

After 19 years as the dedicated BGS garbologist, Peter Gall will be hanging up his buggy keys to commence his retirement. Peter has worked tirelessly over the years to service the School by taking responsibility for the daily deliveries, and morning and afternoon garbage runs. He has a passion for recycling. He has worked closely with Cocurricular club Greening Grammar, helping the students take part in the Containers for Change scheme, saving thousands of dollars to assist worthy causes and organisations.

Unbeknown to many, Peter is also a highly skilled wood turner and often

in our sports programs is immeasurable, as he helped shape not only skilled athletes but also well-rounded individuals.

Carl’s impact extends far beyond the classroom, the boarding house and the sports field, touching the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to have crossed his path.

We bid farewell to this remarkable educator and coach with immense gratitude, admiration and respect. Carl’s move into the professional sports domain is well-deserved and is a natural progression of his interest and studies.

As Carl embarks on this new chapter in of his life, he leaves behind a community that is better, stronger and more inspired because of his presence. He will be missed, but his influence will remain a beacon of excellence for years to come.

Thank you Carl, for more than 20 incredible years of service. We wish you all the happiness and fulfillment in this new phase of your life. Farewell, and may your future be as bright as the legacy you leave behind.

Mr John Clancy Director of Sport and Activities

displays his woodturning works at local craft shows and events. Peter will continue this passion during his retirement.

In closing, I would like to thank Peter — both personally and on behalf of the Facilities team — for his generous contribution and commitment to the School.

We wish Peter good health and happiness, and we look forward to hearing about his retirement adventures.

Craig

Derrick

STEAM Logistics and Facilities Manager

Farewells

Jean Walker

Jean Walker joined BGS as a History teacher in 2003, bringing established classroom expertise and a strong work ethic, forged by her experience in both independent and state schools in Queensland.

Jean’s rare proficiency in expertly teaching both Ancient and Modern History in the senior program, along with her talent for captivating and inspiring younger students in History, established her as the cornerstone of the department, ensuring continuity and standards despite faculty and leadership changes.

The Swimming and Debating programs both benefitted from Jean’s enthusiastic involvement over many years, and she remains a stalwart supporter of BGS in all cocurricular pursuits.

A lively and spirited presence in the staffroom, Jean was always up for a

Mark Schumann

Mark Schumann joined Brisbane Grammar School as a Chemistry teacher in 1997, bringing with him considerable experience from state and independent schools, along with a strong mastery of the theory and practice of his subject.

Mark quickly established himself as a mainstay of the Science Department, known for his common sense, conflict resolution skills and reassuring manner.

Mark’s quiet but firm leadership style saw him become Head of Chemistry, then Head of Science and in 2006 Dean of Studies (later retitled to Director of Assessment and Reporting), a role in which he excelled and where his impact on generations of BGS seniors will be best remembered.

In addition to managing timetables and assessment schedules, the key role of the Dean of Studies throughout the OP system involved the preparation of senior students for the Queensland Core Skills Test. Under Mark’s well-timed program of preparation, the years 2006 to 2019 saw a steady uplift in performance in OP outcomes at BGS.

discussion and a debate on contemporary social and political issues, bringing her formidable knowledge of history and culture to bear.

Ancient Greek philosopher Lucian wrote:

“The good historian… must be fearless, uncorrupted, free, the friend of truth and of liberty.” This insight certainly captures the essence of Jean and her approach to the subject she loves.

Family has always been important to Jean, and in retirement she plans to travel with husband Peter and enjoy more time with sons Henry and Louis, both BGS Old Boys.

Mr Steve Uscinski Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning

In 2020, Mark managed the operational transition to QCE-ATAR, again demonstrating care, attention to detail and sound judgement. He ensured that BGS students had an environment in which they could perform to their best. Mark’s careful and measured stewardship over many years has played a significant role in establishing BGS as the state’s leading academic school.

In the Cocurricular program, Mark coached Cricket and Rugby, and he will be fondly remembered for his able management of the 3rd XI.

In retirement, Mark will enjoy fishing, travelling and spending time with wife Enza, daughter Inez and sons Tom and Sam, both Old Boys of BGS.

Mark Schumann embodies the qualities of a good and faithful servant, and BGS is the better for his service.

Steve Uscinski

Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning

Paul Kobez

Paul Kobez retires as the longest serving continuing teacher of English at Brisbane Grammar School. He embodies the exemplary qualities often attributed to career educators in independent schools: erudition, loyalty and selflessness.

Beginning as a young English teacher in 1992, Paul introduced generations of young men to a broad array of literary masterpieces, classic films and syntactical skills.

Paul’s strong sense of service saw him faithfully perform the roles of Assistant Head of Harlin House for a decade, followed by Assistant Head of English in recent years; always bringing an air of calm and good sense as circumstances required.

In the tradition of the independent schoolmaster, Paul contributed enthusiastically to the Cocurricular program, initially coaching Rugby and Cricket, as well as assisting in school dramatic productions. However, his most noteworthy impact has been his leadership of the Sailing program, and he leaves behind a legacy of success in competitions and a renewed enthusiasm for the sport among students and Old Boys.

In retirement Paul will no doubt immerse himself in his hobbies of cycling, shooting and travel with wife Annette.

In F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby — a classic much annotated by Paul and his students — narrator Nick Carraway theorises that, “Reserving judgements is a matter of infinite hope.”

Paul will be fondly remembered by his many friends and colleagues for these qualities of reserve and hopefulness, always looking to see the best in the varied people and circumstances he encountered in life.

Mr Steve Uscinski

Deputy Headmaster Teaching and Learning

Best wishes to all staff who finished at Brisbane Grammar School in 2023

Hiromi Barnett

Paul Brandist

Simon Canfield

Matthew Carlon

Connor Clancy

Carys Eady

Stuart Fitzpatrick

Amanda Foss

Joe Gorman

Karen Herbert

Paul Johansen

Kylie Kaandorp

Andrew Kennedy

Alison Kettle

TJ Logan

Henry Mahoney

Carl Marshall

Phil Mooney

Khal Morgan Lowe

Dante Oliaro

Susan Omar

Dominic Robertson

Glenn Scott

Halima Thomson

Jean Walker

Mark Walker

Joanne Ward

Berian Williams-Jones

Mark D Young

Teaching Staff

Back Row (L to R): Kaitlin Emerson, Scott Deegan, Lachlan Johnstone, Peter Brunckhorst, Andrew Webb, Adrian Howard, Daniel Celm, Samuel Lobascher.

Ninth Row (L to R): Jack Straughan, Matt Kleinschmidt, Susan du Rand, Richard Tu, Greg Howes, Liam Herne, Justin Shears, Ian Fardon, John Swanston, Stuart Shirley, Dylan Koopman, Steven Harrow, Mark Tremble, Jeffrey Lewis, Matt Logan.

Eighth Row (L to R): Nick Walton, Rowan Hill, Alister Braham, Chloe Aldred, Jay Taylor, Anne O’Rourke, Jamie Foulger, Greg Di-Losa, Tim Fulton, Michael Powell, Bec Thomas, Samuel Finch, Harry Curtin, Darren Carnell, Padraig Porter, Daniel Alizart.

Seventh Row (L to R): Abi Riley, Sally Loane, Sarah Kelly, Carla Salmon, Liisa Miner, Todd Davis, Ged Hales, Ian Grice, Tim Francis, Jeff Price, Ben Newth, Larry Carmichael, Sarah Lusink, Loredana Di Donato, Dominique Andrews, Telfer Robertson, Anne Kennedy-Levesque.

Sixth Row (L to R): Noel Chan, Renee Coombe, Craig Timms, Bradley Scholes, Hamish Benson, Patrick Last, Dean Littlefair, Kris Hallis, Harrison Lucas, Caroline Padgham, Naomi Russell, Sara Bell, Adam Bloch, Trevor Irvine, Jenny Tap, Jenn Reed.

Fifth Row (L to R): Paul Kenny, James Struthers, Gus Robertson, Paul Warwick, Leigh Hederics, Megan Marshall, Majella Stevens, Andrew Skinner, Haydn Murray, Marnie Hunt, Natalie Berndt, Julia Vedelago, Allison Smith, Logan Hawkins, Michael Allport, Denis Brosnan, Peter Ingram.

Fourth Row (L to R): Sabrina Wall, Amy Irvine, Dale Owens, Bobbie Porter, Jo Baxendall, Katsumi Yamada, Anna Cornish, Tim Holzgrefe, Michael Moloney, Sophie Lusk, Lizzy Van Rooyen, Madeleine Brown, Lisa Whitcher, Tanya Shegog, Michelle Baker, Sarah McDonald.

Third Row (L to R): Melanie Chin, Bronwyn Auld, Mikaela Merrypor, Julie Zhu, Bethany Kachel, Georgina O’Hanlon-Rose, Mel Eveleigh, Beate Poida, Scott Jones, Kirsten Allingham, Abigail Twyman, Lisa Miller, Alison Cleary, Stella Gardner, Stephanie Posterino, Stephanie Chapman, Bridget Pearce. Second Row (L to R): Alison Horne, Cathryn Oxley, Toni Kirton, Kerry Benson, Vicki Palmer, Courtney Rubira, Louisa Carr, Greg Tier, Glenn Mcfarlane, Nathan Simmons, John Byrne, Greg Dabelstein, Kim Child, Linda Mackintosh, Rebecca Mills, Crystal Thompson. Front Row (L to R): Tanya Neilsen, Christopher Price, Paul Kobez, Philippa Douglas, John Clancy, Greg Thorne, Jacqueline Zervos, Steve Uscinski, Anthony Micallef, David Carroll, Rebecca Campbell, Simon Conway, Frank McClatchy, John Atkins, Nick Holland, Helen Johnston, Kate Stevenson.

Business and Services Staff

Back row (L to R): Aaron Bachmann, Matthew Davison, Grant Cole, Bradley Mitchell, Brett Walker-Davies, Kyle Van Der Merwe, Andy Mills, Todd Pyke.

Fifth Row (L to R): Mitch Collins, Sophie Pidcock, Jonathan Burns, Jeffrey Dix, Maxim Varghese, Geoff Moore, Nathan Parnham, Kebrom Habte, Sophia Taylor.

Fourth Row (L to R): Sommer Pryor, Janice Chen, Brodie Rummery, Thomas Freeman, Jack Woolrych, Blake Hafner, Fie Ruengyan, Karoline Fjeldsbo, Juliana Tognolo, Kate Likoska.

Third Row (L to R): Mario Fuentes, Madeline Pollock, Corina Demonte, Michelle Derrick, Peita Heintzberger, Christy Olson, Genet Tedla, Rachel Moore, Lara Ponsi, Gabby Morris, Noami Abrham.

Second Row (L to R): Almaz Haile, Bernie van den Hout, Rochelle Lynch, David Hills, Debbie Rawson, German Asenjo, John Mlynarczyk, Miranda Cook, Brendan Kelly, Natalie Cripps, Tracey Magno, Ana Alvarez.

Front Row (L to R): AJ Masefau, Alison Walters, Debbie Power, Keith McCabe, Jamie Smith, Mark Corgat, Anthony Micallef, Esme Strydom, Alexis Hill, Craig Derrick, Joe Rodrigues, Nikky Nuneski, Nikita Blom.

Speech Day | Special Awards and Achievements | Colours

Speech Day

Brisbane Grammar School Speech Day 2023, held on Wednesday 15 November, drew a full audience of students, parents and staff to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).

Guest speaker Old Boy Stephen Moore ‘00 AM delivered an inspiring address, offering valuable insights into how the principles he learnt at the School – respect and work ethic – have shaped his life.

Moore, a former Wallabies Captain and the only Australian rugby union hooker to have played 100 Tests, said that becoming a BGS parent this year made him reflect on his own journey 23 years ago at the School.

He emphasised that success is not a result of talent, but is built on the foundation of hard work, effort and daily choices.

“For those who will soon depart the gates of Brisbane Grammar School and embark on the next chapter of their lives, if there is one thing you take with you, let it be nil sine labore.

“The world that you have all grown up in is very different to the

one I grew up in, which in turn was very different to how my parents grew up and so forth.

“However, certain principles are enduring and will stand the test of time.”

Moore recounted growing up in the small gold mining town of Mount Morgan, in Central Queensland, and spoke of BGS Old Boy Dr Conrad James Primmer ‘41 who was a World War II Navy veteran, obstetrician and played two Tests for the Wallabies.

Dr Primmer is credited with growing rugby at a grassroots level in Rockhampton and was the one who suggested Moore attend BGS.

Having joined BGS as a boarder in Harlin House in 1997, Moore reflected on the lessons learned during his schooling, emphasising that despite the evolving nature of the world from one generation

to the next, certain elements remain unchanged.

“Whether it is the beauty of music and the arts, the adrenalin of sport or the challenges of the classroom, everything we do is built on the premise of hard work and reward for effort.

“The wonderful thing about work ethic is that it requires zero talent, rather a series of choices we must make every day.

“Think about the things in life that require zero talent - being on time, being passionate, doing a bit extra or being well prepared.

“If you focus on these, you will get better at whatever you do.”

In addition to Moore, attendees heard from several distinguished speakers, which included Chairman of the Board of Trustees John Humphrey, Headmaster Anthony Micallef and 2023 School Captain Ronan Mellick.

“However, certain principles are enduring and will stand the test of time. ”

Speech Day and Middle School Presentation Afternoon Prizes

Year 5

Nicklin Award: Z T Tallis

Public Speaking: R Lee

P&F Association Auxiliary Prizes for General Merit: C E Allan, H J Baulch, J C Beuth, S Maturu, J McMullen, H R Moore, T T Moore, J D L Smith, Z T Tallis, T P Taylor, V Vasant, Z A Vasta, E G Wu, H Zhang, F H Zhou

Year 6

Nicklin Award: W C French

Public Speaking: R Ding

P&F Association Auxiliary Prizes for General Merit: L T Armenis, F G Bell, W C French, E Z Y Gu, L A

Hilford, A S Lee, J K Z Lee, A Y Nieh, S A Sneddon, M F

Swan, J G Swayne

Year 7

Dux: K J Schliebs

Nicklin Award: F Y Dong

Public Speaking: A Kath

Visual Art: J D Greig

English (T P Hinch Memorial Prize): N E H Wang

French: A Kath

German: Y Cheng

Japanese: F Chang

Chinese: K Struthers

Mathematics: A Kath

Science: K J Schliebs

History: A Kath

Geography: X X Ma

Drama: F H Beltrame

Music: A Kath

Design: L D Rodins

Physical Education: M S Gatehouse

P&F Association Auxiliary Prizes for General Merit: S S Cage, Y Cheng, W S Chin, O F Cook, F Y Dong, G C Douglas, Z C D Fox, M Z T Gao, W H M Gong, A Kath, K D Kyoung, S Li, Z Lu, M M M Niazi, T P Owen, A I W Reddie, L D Rodins, B B R Sun, L J Y Tan, O G Tart, M W Tully, A Wadhwani, A Wadhwani, F A Wallwork, N E H Wang, W H Wang, E F R Warner

Year 8

Dux: F R Barrett

Nicklin Award: Z W Yap

English (T P Hinch Memorial Prize): F G Silverston

French: J A Chin Moody

German: T G Loch-Wilkinson

Japanese: L W Liu

Chinese: H N T Mackay

Mathematics: L H Qu

Science: Z Tan

History: F R Barrett

Geography: L W Liu

Public Speaking: H B Woodward

Visual Art: F R Barrett

Music: S Y Yong Gee

Design: T P Scott

Drama: H B Woodward

Physical Education: H N T Mackay

P&F Association Auxiliary Prizes for General Merit: A V Balasuiriya, F R Barrett, A A Bennett Hill, E H Chen, J A Chin Moody, A J Cook, M I Dalziel, W R Dauber, E P Huang, A Ibrahim, O Joshi, A N Kothari, E Z Li, L W Liu, H N T Mackay, A T McLeod, J K Nguyen, L H Qu, A B Scott, T P Scott, F G Silverston, J Y Y Tan, Z Tan, T J Van der Westhuizen, M D Wijesooriya Mudiyanselage, A P V G Wong, Z W Yap, S Y Yong Gee

Year 9

Dux: C J T Deacon

Lilley Silver Medal: C J T Deacon

English (T P Hinch Memorial Prize): A Y S Alayan

French: R Su

German: B B Chen

Japanese: D Z Zhang

Chinese: S Lee

Mathematics (Christopher Gates Memorial Prize): Z Qiu

Science (Noel Foote Memorial Prize): M M Nakasato

History: J J Zhang

Geography: E S Conomos

Music: M Z J Gao

Drama: C J T Deacon

Visual Art: C D W Coombe

Physical Education: B M Rothwell

Design: L A Eddington

Public Speaking Prize: D Z Zhang

Junior History Essay/Multimedia Prize: H A L Ellerman

Junior Poetry Prize: C J T Deacon

P&F Auxiliary Prizes for General Merit: J E Butler, E S

Conomos, R Mehta, A W B Boorer, O B Mellick, M Z J Gao, M M Nakasato, Z Luo, M W J Bennett, S Lee, J J Zhang, C A Nelson, M A K Tho, T Y Deng, D A C He, B M Rothwell, N I Kelso, G Ma, H Bhutada, A Thapar, O H Dauber, O D Thaker, J N de Jager, N D Wijesekera, A M Y D Chua, J L Fleming, S Pathak, A Y S Alayan, L R Lee

Year 10

Dux (Lilley Silver Medal): B C Li

Noel Williams Memorial Prize: L M Saywell

English (T P Hinch Memorial Prize): L Lu

French (Basil Porter Prize): B C Li

German: A Qiu-Tang

Japanese: J Han

Chinese: N K Lauder

Latin: L M Saywell

Mathematics (Francis Memorial Prize): G Chen

Science (Frank Walker Prize): L M Saywell

History (Lyn Gasteen Memorial Prize): B C Li

Geography: J A Yantsch

Music: B C Li

Drama: C P Woodhouse

Visual Art: X T Bui

Physical Education: C T H Ma

Design: L S Jacobsen

Public Speaking Prize: L Lu

James Cowan Memorial Prize: B C Li

OBA Junior Essay Prize: L Lu

The Strachan Memorial Prize: H S Enasio

Kenneth Patten Memorial Prize: G A Arthur

P&F Auxiliary Prizes for General Merit: L M Saywell,

S Chan, A Qiu-Tang, B Z Xu, J A Yantsch, B Zhang, M J Young, C Y Zhu, S R Li, N J Howarth, J S Edwards, S D Hazzard, C T H Ma, A M Y Wang, L Lu, K Kim, B J Huf, N K Lauder, J Han, W M Yuen, X T Bui, A M Cardell, D Zhou, L S H Cook, A Wang, M D Dore, X Du, K Chan, H W Spencer, H S Enasio, C P Woodhouse

Year 11

Dux (Broadbent Prize): M P Samios

English (T P Hinch Memorial Prize): E R R Cooper

French (Basil Porter Prize): S R Hains

German: N G Silverston

Japanese: A J Sapsford

Chinese: M P Samios

Latin: A L Y Ellerman

Mathematics (Harlin Prize): M P Samios

Chemistry (Avery Memorial Prize): L W S Tan

Physics (Avery Memorial Prize): I J Y Y Chua

Earth Science (H I Jensen Memorial Prize): G Nguyen

Biological Science: C Fitzpatrick

Modern History (The Brian T Ball Prize): E R R Cooper

Ancient History (The Brian T Ball Prize): A L Y Ellerman

Geography (G H Flint Memorial Prize): S Fedorov

Economics: A P Austin

Music: N J Love

Drama: M E O’Neill

Visual Art: L J B Elliott

Physical Education: M A Liberatore

Design: P C Khosrotehrani

Literature: E R R Cooper

Public Speaking Prize: N J Love

OBA Senior Essay Prize: N M Stathis

Jim Johnson Award: S R Hains

C E Bevan Prize: D M Forrest

Senior Poetry Prize: E R R Cooper

Woolcock Challenge Cup: D M Forrest

P&F Auxiliary Prizes for General Merit: A P Austin, L W S Tan, N G Silverston, E R R Cooper, H R Cikaluru, D J Luo, A L Y Ellerman, I J Y Y Chua, N M Stathis, M Z S Gao, Z T Lee, A J Sapsford, A H H Leung, S R Hains, A Z R Keir, J E Smith, D M Forrest, L J B Elliott, A K Bakshi, C Fitzpatrick, B Chen, M C Jayasena, J M Brough, A Yeung, L A Williams, N J Love, M T Yeo

Year 12

Dux of the School (Lilley Gold Medal): Z Sun

Bowen Prize (Prox. Acc.): S Ng

English (Hoffman Memorial Prize): D C Johnson

French (Russell Walker Grant Memorial Medal): N J Roberts

French (Basil Porter Memorial Prize): J C Fearon

German: J A Coburn

Japanese: D J Park

Chinese (Ross Maddock OAM and Bill Maddock Prize): E G Thomas

Latin (Bousfield Memorial Prize): Z Sun

Specialist Mathematics (Kevin J Smith Prize): Z Zhang

Mathematics Methods (Cockle Prize): Z Sun

General Mathematics (T E Jones Prize): B J Whittome

Chemistry (Frank Walker Prize): Z Sun

Physics (Frank Walker Prize): Z Zhang

Earth and Environmental Science (Minter Memorial Prize): Z Islam

Biological Science (Gillies Memorial Prize): Z Sun

Modern History (Richard Thatcher Memorial Prize): A L Crethar

Ancient History: I Z Robinson

Geography (Adam Connell Memorial Prize): B J Bryant

Economics (donated by ANZ Banking Group Ltd): H B Tennakoon

Music: R J Karmakar

Drama: H A Cardell-Ree

Visual Art: M E Mizutani

Physical Education: T A Lyons

Design: O D Cavallo Brittain

Literature: E J Gracey

James Cowan Memorial Prize: R P Do

Charles Vincent McMahon Memorial Prize for Earth and Environmental Science: L M Atkinson

Albert Murray Smith Memorial Prize (for History

Essay): J T Matthews

Ancient History Essay Prize: H A Cardell-Ree

Ronald Wyllie Prize for Public Speaking: R T Mellick

The John Deeney Prize for a Short Story: E M D Weightman

Noel Robertson Cup: S G Roy-Bryant

Otto Nothling Memorial Prize: B A Mackintosh

N S Pixley Prize: R T Mellick

Jack Lindsay Memorial Prize for Literary Criticism: I Z Robinson

Harlin House Prize: D J Chapman

Economics Essay Prize: B J Bryant

Thomas Thatcher Memorial Prize: J E H Teow

Sports Essay Prize: E J Gracey

Sinclaire Prize: R O Kumar

The Bernadette Moy Prize for Visual Art: O M Seaborn

UQ Community Service Award: B J Bryant

The School Window Biography Prize: B J Bryant

SRB Neil Girdham Trophy: R K Tong-Law

W A Morrow Prizes for General Merit: C C Lui, D J Park, E G A Thomas, J E H Teow, H B Tennakoon, Z Zhang, J E T Murray, M C Barrett-Beck, R T Chou, B J Bryant, J A H Coburn, I Z V Robinson, A L N Crethar, C Lee, J Z P Ting, H A Cardell-Ree, W C Gatehouse, R Y A Khan, R Gnanavel, S C Kyprios, F L Duggan, B J M Whittome, G J Hilditch, P A Nilsen, M E Mizutani, T P Rutter, B A Mackintosh, A J D Thomas, C W Battley, J E Stamatellos, A McKenzie, C W E Y N Fuller, R T Mellick, T S Perera, A Mondal

Sports and Music Awards

Nicholas Hart Memorial Trophy for Best All Round Sportsman: A McLeod

Swimming

OBA Cup (Champion Swimmer): E Nelson

Wilson & Chapman Memorial Trophy for Champion

Swimmer 16 Years: C Lutton

W N “Bill” Heywood Memorial Trophy for Champion

Swimmer 15 Years: C Luo

14 Years Champion: S Zhang

13 Years Champion: M D Raine

12 Years Champion: L J Donaldson

11 Years Champion: G K H Miu

10 Years Champion: M Y Huo

Rowing

J M “Jack” Kortlang Best Oarsman Award: S Forbes

David Dunlop Trophy for Most Improved Oarsman: A Roe

The Dr C R Boyce Memorial Rowing Trophy for Outstanding Junior Oarsman: J Poynter

Cricket

The Edward Crouch Memorial Prize for Best Batsman: E Du Payne

J S Hutcheon Memorial Trophy for Most Consistent

Cricketer: O Skerl

The R J Willcocks Memorial Prize for Best Bowler: S Sane

The R P Lord Memorial Cup for Best All Rounder: O Spence

The Colonel F G Newton Memorial Trophy for Best Fielding: E Du Payne

The Kotecha/Thacker Prize for Best Cricketer Year 11: S Wallwork

The John Minter Memorial Cup for Cricketer Year 10: H Langdon

The Clive Harburg Memorial Trophy for Best Cricketer Year 9: R Mehta

Year 8

Best Player: O J Harris

Year 7

Best Player: L J Carroll

Year 6

Best Player: M F Swan

Year 5 Best Player: S Q Lippiatt

Rugby Football

The Richard Gilliver Trophy for Rugby Footballer of the Year: W Pascoe

Jonathan ‘Noddy’ Xavier Memorial Trophy for Junior Rugby Footballer of the Year: H Enasio

The Arthur Douglas Ord Memorial Prize (Best & Fairest Rugby Footballer): A Roe

16 Years Best Player: E Breen

15 Years Best Player: L Dalton

14 Years Best Player: H Mellick

13 Years Best Player: L J Ellemor

12 Years Best Player: H L McDonald

11 Years Best Player: L C Neilson

Cross Country

Helen Kent Challenge Cup for Cross Country Champion: A Austin

16 Years Champion: H Slatter

15 Years Champion: A Boorer

14 Years Champion: M Bennett

13 Years Champion: C J R Wood

12 Years Champion: H W Huang

11 Years Champion: Z T Tallis

10 Years Champion: J J Patten

Track and Field

OBA Cup for Champion Athlete: E Love

Open 100m Champion: E Love

Open 1500m Champion: A Austin

Norman Waraker Memorial Cup (400m): E Love

The Battle of Britain Challenge Cup for Champion

Athlete 16 Years: A Qiu Tang

15 Years Champion: A Boorer

14 Years Champion: F T N Vaughan

13 Years Champion: D S Phillips

12 Years Champion: H W Huang

11 Years Champion: S J S Webb

10 Years Champion: J J Patten

Debating

Roe Prize for Best Debater: A McKenzie

Best Junior Debater: H Ellerman

Football

P Williamson ‘Honour’ Award for Football: A McLeod

OBA Cup (Open Football): W Gatehouse

Year 11

Best Player: K Griffiths

Year 10

Year 9

Year 8

Best Player: V Van Brunschot

Best Player: B Forrester

Best Player: O H Murphy

Year 7

Best Player: J T Redburn

Year 6

Best Player: M C Chang

Year 5

Best Player: L Elix

Tennis

Russell Love Memorial Racquet & N S Pixley Challenge Cup (Singles Champion): S Fancutt

Donald & Warwick Nicol Prize for Tennis Doubles:

S Fancutt, I Smyth

Alan Wallace Trophy for Most Promising Junior Tennis Player: L Han

Year 11 Champion: C Tuckwell

Year 10 Champion: A Cook

Year 9 Champion: C Luo

Year 8 Champion: Z J Lisec

Year 7 Champion: V Golda

Year 6 Champion: V P Modak

Year 5 Champion: T W E Sinclair

Basketball

Open Best Player: L Curtin

Year 11

Best Player: M Balthes

Year 10

Year 9

Year 8

Best Player: L Bann

Best Player: A Timblo

Best Player: X F Grey

Year 7 Best Player: A D Boutcher

Year 6 Best Player: L A Hilford

Year 5 Best Player: Z A Vasta

Volleyball

Volleyball Open Champion: E VanderWal

Year 11 Best Player: X O’Sullivan

Year 10 Best Player: J James

Year 9 Best Player: Z Smith

Year 8 Best Player: L W Lai

Year 7 Best Player: K Struthers

Year 6 Best Player: N O Bourne

Year 5 Best Player: J H Jung

Sailing

Bill & Valda Byth Cup for Senior Champion: E Harcourt

Bill & Valda Byth Cup for Junior Champion: G Lee

Fencing

The Ferris Management Consultants Prize for Champion Fencer: J Lowe

Drama

Judith Bell Prize for Dramatic Artist of the Year: H Cardell-Ree

Music Awards

Musician of the Year Award: J Fearon

Keyboard Prize: L Leow

Brass Prize: O Waterhouse

Strings Prize: D Sun

Vocal Prize: T Perera

Woodwind Prize: B Reinke

Percussion Prize: S Thomas

OBA Composition Prize: S Y Ng

Open Concerto Award: E Li

Year 8 Vocal: J A Chin Moody

Year 7 Vocal: L R Kappler

Year 6 Vocal: E G Wilson

Year 5 Vocal: L Ho

Year 8 Brass: A P V G Wong

Year 7 Brass: H C Lilley

Year 6 Brass: A S Nanda

Year 5 Brass: R S Martin

Year 8 String: E Z Li

Year 7 String: C Lin

Year 6 String: T J Ray

Year 5 String: H Zhang

Year 8 Percussion: P F Carroll

Year 7 Percussion: R J Hoole

Year 6 Percussion: O B Chin Moody

Year 5 Percussion: H Zhang

Year 8 Woodwind: E H Chen

Year 7 Woodwind: A Kath

Year 6 Woodwind: D P Smyth

Year 5 Woodwind: A G Ngai

Gymnastics

F W O’Rourke Challenge Cup for Champion Gymnast Division 1: N Hoole

J J Betts Memorial Trophy for Champion Gymnast

Division 2: E Warner

The Donald Graeme McLeod Trophy for Champion Gymnast Division 3: F Harris

Chess

Champion Chess Player: S Y Ng

Year 8 Player of the Year: Y Chen

Year 7 Player of the Year: J Praveen

Year 6

Year 5

Player of the Year: X Y Zou

Player of the Year: E G Wu

Special Awards and Achievements

Trustees’ Scholarship Winners

L to R: Freddie Chang, Yunze Cheng, Ethan Cao, William Gong, Mason Gao, Gabriel Zheng, Ben Lambert, Henry Wang.

2022 Nicklin Award Winners

L to R: Lachlan Tan, Frederick Barrett, Max Gao, Sebastian Sneddon.

State and National Representatives

Back Row (L to R): Will Greene (Volleyball), Johnny James (Volleyball), Sion Veamatahau (Volleyball), Isaac Smyth (Tennis), Arnav Thapar (Robotics), Jai Saini (Volleyball).

Fourth Row (L to R): Seth Kennedy (Athletics), Callum Vidler (Cricket), Xavier O’Sullivan (Volleyball), Jordan Donald (Hockey), Lebron Brooks (Basketball), Tristan Knudsen (Athletics), Hudson Ridoutt (Robotics), Dyer Akauola (League).

Third Row (L to R): Oscar Menzies (Mountain Biking), Shubh Punj (Robotics), Hudson Slater (Football), Henry Mellick (Water Polo), Lincoln Dalton (League), Thomas Elliott (Water Polo), Eamman Conomos (Robotics), Kevin Chen (Shooting), Guan-Ao Ma (Robotics).

Second Row (L to R): Callum Wood (Cross Country), Ethan Huang (Athletics), Ben Anderson (Fencing), Dinura Gallage (Future Problem Solving), Shiv Punj (Robotics), Armand Hamilton (Fencing), Daniel Zhang (Robotics), Nicholas Blanch (Future Problem Solving), Chris Nathan (Swimming), Sebastian Ashby-Cliffe (Gymnastics).

Front Row (L to R): Aedan Pere (Gymnastics), Flyn Jensen (Cycling), Eric Su, Thomas Campbell (Snow Sports), Hayden Huang (Athletics), Zac Fox (Cross Country), Adam Johansen (Cricket), Elliott Warner (Gymnastics), Hamish Campbell (Snow Sports), Orlando Dunn-Mura (Sailing), Finn Harris (Gymnastics)

ABSENT: Daylin Johnson (Fencing) Jeeva Praveen (Chess).

Colours

Ancient History

Half Colours

Year 12

Robinson I

Year 11

Ellerman A

Basketball

Full Colours

Year 12

Curtin L

Harry A

Year 11

Balthes M

Barlow R

Brooks L

Cheng B

Mercer G

Year 10

Bann L

Forbes M

Half Colours

Year 12

Bae S

Batchelor A

Bui A

Choi T

Houghton M

Hume A

Khan R

Lui C

Matthew J

Matthews J

Tennakoon H

Vedha S

Yuen M

Year 11

Chappell S

Year 10

Cook L

Sports Award

Year 12

Bryant B

Burke F

Cao W

Chan D

Chen N

Fidler S

Gao M

Haley C

Han W

Harcourt E

Hilditch G

Park D

Perera T

Relan R

Roy-Bryant S

Sasikaran B

Stanley A

Thomas S

Treacy J

VanderWal E

Watson B

Whyte A

Year 11

Chien J

Chudleigh D

Galgane R

Gulliver T

Hyde H

Leeuwendal T

Lin O

Motamarri R

Ridoutt H

Swindells A

Year 10

Coates B

Geary O

Jorss N

Middleton J

Qiu-Tang A

Salisbury F

Saywell L

Shih O

Year 9

Boorer A

Carter L de Jager J

Gillman E

Gislason M

McNeill A

Miller C

Okonkwo V

Smith Z

Subburaj Y

Timblo A

Van Nispen R

Year 8

Aitchison T

Bhatt A

Cook A

Grey X

Harris M

Ibrahim A

Jain N

Jorss L

Selva R

Wang M

Wood C

Year 7

Bhatt S

Boutcher A

Cage S

Gatehouse M

Lee L

Lin A

Lin M

Ritchie S

Skerman W

Tian L

Yuan O

Basketball Services

Full Colours

Year 12

Roy-Bryant S

Whyte A

Sports Award

Year 9

Carter L

Biology

Half Colours

Year 12

Sun D

Year 11

Fitzpatrick C

Bowen Prize

Full Colours

Year 12

Ng S

Chemistry

Half Colours

Year 12

Sun D

Year 11

Tan L

Chess

Full Colours

Year 12

Ng S

Year 11

Carter N

Year 10

Chen G

Year 7

Chen Praveen J

Half Colours

Year 12

Teow J

Year 11

Nguyen N

Year 10

Dark N

Shen A

Year 7

Lu A

Year 6

Zou D

Year 5

Lin S

Wu E

Sports Award

Year 10

Paschkewitz D

Chinese

Half Colours

Year 11

Samios M

Cricket

Full Colours

Year 12

Brown S

Clark M

Du Payne E

Mackintosh B

Matthews J

Sane S

Skerl O

Spence O

Vidler C

Year 11

Lutz I

Wallwork S

Half Colours

Year 12

Batchelor A

Buck O

Davis J

Feltham D

Gnanavel R

Hilditch G

Horton J

Johnson D

Jury M

Love E

Love J

Nolan T

Perera T

Singhal A

Year 7

Bester E

Carroll L

Corser X

Grigg O

Hetherington A

Johansen A

Niazi M

Shah D

Sriskandarajah N

Wadhwani A

Wallwork F

Sports Award

Year 12

Bassingthwaighte I

Battley C

Chapman D

Dunne J

Fasone N

Hirschfeld N

Huntley L

Irwin P

Kyprios S

Neep J

Nilsen P

Pope H

Reinke B

Roberts N

Robson C

Schulz H

Siddle W

Stevens T

Thomas A

Thomas E

Ting J

Year 11

Andrews H

Bakshi A

Baxter K

Bell L

Bryan L

Cikaluru H

Cochrane R

Donald J

Horton F

Huntley L

Hyde H

Kendall B

Klaassen S

Mercer H

Middleton T

Penrose C

Peters A

Poder T

Scott N

Shearer-Smith O

Siganto T

Smith J

Stannard T

Willmott E

Year 10

Beikoff J

Clark A

Driessen W

Elf L

Kangatharan V

Langdon A

Langdon H

McNamara A

Scott D

Spence A

Spencer H

Year 9

Ackermann M

Carter L

Dahiya Y

Dauber O

Gillman E

Mehta R

Mellick O

Rothwell B

Timblo A

Worthley J

Yannarakis M

Year 8

Cavanagh A

Harris O

Mackay H

Meynink D

Mulholland E

Rollason T

Spence M

Szumowski L

Van der

Westhuizen T

Weibgen H

Woolley M

Cricket Services

Sports Award

Year 11

Johnson W

Cross Country

Full Colours

Year 12

Fidler S

Love E

Stevens T

Year 11

Austin A

Elix H

Siemon T

Half Colours

Year 12

Finch N

Love J

Sane S

Year 11

Baxter K

Year 10

Anderson J

Slatter H

Year 9

Bennett M

Boorer A

Year 8

Davies B

Huang E

Kelley S

Wood C

Year 7

Fox Z

Year 6

Huang H

Year 5

Chalmers W

Elix L

Evans H

Himstedt W

Nallainathan M

Patten J

Sports Award

Year 12

Anderson J

Atkinson L

Brittain T

Bryant B

Cameron S

Chapman D

Forbes S

Haley C

Minchinton J

Mizutani M

Morrissey J

Murphy A

Murray J

Nilsen P

Richards T

Rimmington E

Teow J

Weier B

Weightman N

Year 11

Forrest D

Gottliebsen J

Harpham T

Love N

Middleton T

Murphy W

Purcell M

Ruddell T

Spiller I

Year 10

Breen E

Cardell A

Year 9

Brain E

Dauber O

Elix E

Kelso N

Year 8

Sangster P

Year 7

Campbell H

Gatehouse M

Cross Country Services

Full Colours

Year 12

Bryant B

Nilsen P

Debating

Full Colours

Year 12

Bassingthwaighte I

Beckingsale A

Crethar A

Kumar R

McKenzie A

Year 11

Forrest D

Half Colours

Year 12

Dwyer W

Lindgren J

Matthew J

Neep J

Year 9

Bhandarker M

Chua A

Ellerman H

Webb A

Zhang C

General Award

Year 11

Baxter K

Brough J

Gianfelici A

Ruddell T

Williams L

Year 10

Beckingsale M

Boccolacci M

Dore M

Li B

Lu L

Ma C

Pao C

Qiu-Tang A

Saywell L

Wu D

Year 9

Erng E

Goel R

Mehta R

Nanda S

Ortega Quintana Y

Year 8

Chin J

Fu A

Joshi O

Scott A

Yap Z

Year 7

Dong F

Huang L

Incani D

Lu L

Shi J

Debating Services

Full Colours

Year 12

Beckingsale A

Kumar R

Lindgren J

Matthew J

McKenzie A

Half Colours

Year 11

Ellerman A

General Award

Year 10

Beckingsale M

Beetham M

Dang L

Lu L

Ma C

Pao C

Qiu-Tang A

Wu D

Zhang B

Design

Half Colours

Year 12

Cavallo Brittain O

Year 11

Khosrotehrani P

Drama

Half Colours

Year 12

Cardell-Ree H

Year 11

O’Neill M

Drama Services

Full Colours

Year 11

Milner A

Year 10

Harasty S

Langdon A

Year 9

Eddington L

Half Colours

Year 11

Abiad O

Chan T

Elliott L

O’Neill M

General Award

Year 11

Othman M

Year 8

Creighton E

Symons F

Dux Year 7

Full Colours

Schliebs K

Dux Year 8

Full Colours

Barrett F

Dux Year 9

Full Colours

Deacon C

Dux Year 10

Full Colours

Li B

Dux Year 11

Full Colours

Samios M

Dux Year 12

Full Colours

Sun D

Earth and Environmental Science

Half Colours

Year 12

Islam Z

Year 11

Nguyen B

Economics

Half Colours

Year 12

Tennakoon H

Year 11

Austin A

English

Half Colours

Year 12

Johnson D

Year 11

Lui C

Cooper E

Fencing

Full Colours

Year 12

Lowe J

Saini T

Teow J

Year 11

Chan T

Cikaluru H

Hinton T

Seo H

Warusamanna S

Year 10

Fuller C

Kumar V

Lu L

Yuen W

Year 9

Johnson D

Zhong O

Year 8

Dark K

Seo A

Smith A

Zhong O

Half Colours

Year 11

Doan I

Miller D

Silverston N

Year 10

Ballentine H

Sports Award

Year 12

Anderson J

Dunglison T

Kay T

Leung X

Mao R

Minchinton J

Palling P

Taylor I

Fencing Services

Full Colours

Year 12

Dunglison T

Kearney E

Leung X

Lowe J

Taylor I

Half Colours

Year 11

Chan T

Year 10

Yuen W

Sports Award

Year 10

Harasty S

Kumar V

Year 9

Hamilton A

Johnson D

Football

Full Colours

Year 12

Fitzgerald H

Gatehouse W

Keddy J

McLeod A

Thompson N

Year 11

Callaghan T

Griffiths K

Larsen O

Pherous H

Qu D

Zeng M

Year 10

Coudre T

van Brunschot V

Half Colours

Year 12

Allen C

Chen N

Coroneo D

Dahiya S

Feltham D

Hume A

Keeley R

Love E

Love J

Lyons T

Macintosh A

Mackintosh B

Selva K

Tilse M

Tucker J

Vidler C

Ward S

Year 11

Bryan L

Xia O

Year 10

Hardie L

Sports Award

Year 12

Atkinson L

Bassingthwaighte I

Battley C

Bell Bray O

Brown A

Bryant B

Duggan F

Dunne J

Fasone N

Gehrmann J

Gnanavel R

Gracey E

Haley C

Harris C

Hilditch G

Hill W

Hirschfeld N

Holmes J

Irwin P

Johnson D

Johnston N

Jones E

Kim J

Kodithuwakku D

Kyprios S

Matthews J

Meade N

Mees J

Mondal A

Murphy L

Neep J

Norris A

O’Sullivan W

Pendleton J

Pope H

Randall J

Richards T

Robson C

Rutter T

Schulz H

Sciacca G

Siddle W

Simmonds C

Sirimana S

Spence O

Stevens T

Supplisson E

Thomas E

VanderWal E

Walsh R

Watson B

Weier B

Weightman N

Whittome B

Year 11

Buddee N

Chudleigh D

Furnell N

Gulliver T

Kim M

McConnel A

O’Sullivan X

Peacock O

Poder T

Raad A

Stay L

Wallwork S

Yeung A

Year 10

Anderson J

Chan S

Coates B

Gatehouse H

Jenns C

Msalem O

Pribadi R

Qiu-Tang A

Quagliotto C

Redmond B

Spencer H

Woodruff H

Zand R

Zhang B

Year 9

Bansi A

Chalmers G

Chambers J

Dahiya Y

Elix E

Forrester B

Gillman E

Hajkowicz T

Hamra A

Lynch O

Morris R

Redburn E

Simpkins D

Slater H

Xia O

Year 8

Arneil A

Arumugam Z

Bent D

Cooper A

Duncan L

Dunne G

Jackson B

Koch E

Kumala M

McGlennon R

McLeod A

Medland W

Murphy O

Selva R

Vaughan F

Year 7

Biscaro S

Brand G

Dalton G

Douglas G

Gatehouse M

Gorry T

Grigg O

Hajkowicz H

Hetherington A

Mauger W

Redburn J

Skinner J

Sriskandarajah N

Wallwork F

Wang M

Year 6

Bourne N

Butterfield H

Chang M

Clark C

Gray D

Hilford L

Koch L

Rochester J

Rose T

Small H

Swan M

Woods M

Woodward O

Year 5

Cheng L

Chuang N

Elix L

Farrelly O

Gannon O

Grigg J

Hajkowicz E

Jowsey E

Kanegaonkar A

Maguire H

Nallainathan M

Neilson L

Patten J

Tallis Z

Football Services

Full Colours

Year 12

Coroneo D

French

Half Colours

Year 12

Fearon J

Year 11

Hains S

General Merit

Full Colours

Year 12

Barrett-Beck M

Battley C

Bryant B

Cardell-Ree H

Chou R

Coburn J

Crethar A

Duggan F

Fuller C

Gatehouse W

Gnanavel R

Hilditch G

Khan R

Kyprios S

Lee D

Lui C

Mackintosh B

McKenzie A

Mellick R

Mizutani M

Mondal A

Murray J

Nilsen P

Park D

Perera T

Robinson I

Rutter T

Stamatellos J

Tennakoon H

Teow J

Thomas A

Thomas E

Ting J

Whittome B

Zhang L

Year 11

Austin A

Bakshi A

Brough J

Chen B

Chua I

Cikaluru H

Cooper E

Ellerman A

Elliott L

Fitzpatrick C

Forrest D

Gao M

Hains S

Jayasena M

Keir A

Lee Z

Leung A

Love N

Luo D

Sapsford A

Silverston N

Smith J

Stathis N

Tan L

Williams L

Yeo M

Yeung A

Half Colours

Year 10

Bui Z

Cardell A

Chan I

Chan S

Cook L

Dore M

Du A

Edwards J

Enasio H

Han J

Hazzard S

Howarth N

Huf B

Kim A

Lauder N

Li S

Lu L

Ma C

Qiu-Tang A

Saywell L

Spencer H

Wang A

Woodhouse R

Xu B

Yantsch J

Young M

Yuen W

Zhang B

Zhou D

Zhu C

Year 9

Alayan A

Bennett M

Bhutada H

Boorer A

Butler J

Chua A

Conomos E

Dauber O

de Jager J

Deng T

Fleming J

Gao M

He D

Kelso N

Lee L

Lee K

Luo C

Ma G

Mehta R

Mellick O

Nakasato M

Nelson C

Pathak S

Rothwell B

Thaker O

Thapar A

Tho M

Wijesekera N

Zhang J

Year 8

Balasuiriya A

Barrett F

Bennett Hill A

Chen E

Chin Moody J

Cook A

Dalziel M

Dauber W

Huang E

Ibrahim A

Joshi O

Kothari A

Li E

Liu L

Mackay H

McLeod A

Nguyen J

Qu L

Scott A

Scott T

Silverston F

Tan J

Van der

Westhuizen T

Wijesooriya

Mudiyanselage M

Wong A

Yap Z

Yong Gee S

Year 7

Cage S

Cheng Y

Chin W

Cook O

Dong F

Douglas G

Fox Z

Gao M

Gong W

Kath A

Kyoung K

Li L

Lu L

Niazi M

Owen T

Reddie A

Rodins L

Schliebs K

Sun B

Tan L

Tart O

Tully M

Wadhwani A

Wallwork F

Wang N

Wang M

Warner E

Geography

Half Colours

Year 12

Bryant B

Year 11

Fedorov S

German

Half Colours

Year 12

Coburn J

Year 11

Silverston N

Gymnastics

Full Colours

Year 12

Nucifora J

Waterhouse O

Year 11

Hoole N

Wu J

Year 7

Ashby-Cliffe S

Half Colours

Year 12

Patel K

Year 11

Ali K

McDonnell R

Year 10

Pearse H

Waterhouse L

Year 9

McBride S

Year 8

Chen E

Stevenson J

Waterhouse C

Year 7

Fox Z

Warner E

Year 6

Harris F

Herrington A

Perel A

Year 5

Evans H

Sports Award

Year 11

Robertson J

Year 10

Lindgren M

Year 9

Nelson C

Stock L

Year 8

Dunn-Mura O

Hoole O

Year 7

Bryan S

Year 5

Evans L

Japanese Half Colours

Year 12

Park D

Year 11

Sapsford A

Junior Dramatic Production

Half Colours

Year 10

Beckingsale M

Boccolacci M

Bryan M

Cardell A

Dang L

Jiang J

Lindgren M

McCormack F

Salisbury F

Swane F

Wong B

Year 9

Douglas E

Forno D

Kerrigan H

Kumar B

Malik I

Smyth H

Latin Half Colours

Year 12

Sun D

Year 11

Ellerman A

Literature

Half Colours

Year 12

Gracey E

Year 11

Cooper E

Mathematics

Half Colours

Year 12

Sun D

Zhang L

Whittome B

Year 11

Samios M

Middle School

Dramatic

Production

Half Colours

Year 8

Allen L

Arthur J

Barrett F

Chin Moody J

Fu A

Irwin R

Siraparapu K

Treweeke H

Woodward H

Yap Z

Year 7

Fullagar T

Rodins L

Waller B

Year 6

Dabelstein S

French W

Li F

Smyth D

Wilson N

Year 5

Ho L

Singh M

Modern History

Half Colours

Year 12

Crethar A

Year 11

Cooper E

Music

Half Colours

Year 12

Karmakar R

Year 11

Love N

Music (Cocurricular)

Full Colours

Year 12

Bryant B

Campbell L

Fearon J

Gururajan S

Hill D

Leow L

Ng S

Perera T

Qin L

Reinke B

Rutter T

Sun D

Thomas S

Waterhouse O

Wong M

Yu D

Year 11

Brough J

Chan T

Chien J

Cooper E

Fitzpatrick C

Hames A

La B

Long S

Love N

Nguyen N

Topping J

Window J

Yesberg C

Year 10

Beirne H

Bryan M

Karmel X

Ramalingam J

Young M

Year 9

Ai E

Chang K

Conomos E

Hamilton A

Hostiadi L

Lay A

Philpot R

Prescott C

Shan N

Wickramasekera D

Yoon E

Year 8

Brand J

Scott A

Wong B

Half Colours

Year 12

Beckingsale A

Cavallo Brittain O

Chiang E

Coburn J

Kumar R

Kyprios S

Lui C

Taylor I

Year 11

Bell L

Burcham J

Carter N

Chan T

Chua I

Hains S

Leung A

Luo D

Miller D

Shan A

Silverston N

Tiong E

Tsai G

Tu O

Wong A

Wu T

Xiao A

Yee R

Yeo M

Yu N

Year 10

Beckingsale M

Beetham M

Beikoff J

Chan I

Chien B

Dang L

Dark N

Ding A

Haque Z

Howarth N

Huang J

Huang S

Jiang J

Kumar V

Lauder N

Leong C

Li B

Lollback J

Lu L

Margetts S

Millar D

Neilson W

Paschkewitz D

Simonetta J

Telford L

Van der

Westhuizen J

Waterhouse L

Xu B

Yuen W

Zhang B

Zhu C

Year 9

Ahn D

Aleksiuk L

Butler J

Chan J

Chua A

Erng E

Gao M

He D

Lee L

Morris R

Nakasato M

Petersen M

Su E

Tho M

Wrigley Z

Young A

Zhang D

Year 8

Carroll P

Chen E

Chin Moody J

Fu A

Gorry J

Ho C

Huang E

Lee T

Li E

Lin X

Srivastava S

Wang M

Waterhouse C

Wong A

Yap Z

Yong Gee S

Zhang L

Year 7

Cheng A

Cheng M

Dong F

Kim A

Lin C

Ma J

Ng A

General Award

Year 12

Lee D

Patel K

Year 11

Abiad O

Harvey L

Macfarlane A

Meng T

Peters A

Peterson J

Yu J

Year 10

Chan S

Fuller C

Gao H

Graham O

Harding J

Liang L

Zhang B

Year 9

Amato M

Bade N

Carter L

Chen A

Chen B

Hussey E

Lee K

Lin I

Love J

Ma G

Mehta R

Punj S

Samios A

Smyth H

Thaker O

Thapar A

Zhang C

Year 8

Andreatidis T

Arthur J

Barrett F

Dunn-Mura O

Huo B

Kim E

Koch E

Liu L

McGlennon R

Van der

Westhuizen T

Vaughan F

Year 7

Bade L

Bromet M

Chang H

Fullagar T

Grant M

Ha I

Hoole R

Kappler L

Lambert B

Lilley H

Lundqvist T

Napper H

Prescott L

Waller B

Zhang I

Music Services

Full Colours

Year 12

Fearon J

Ng S

Perera T

Sun D

Waterhouse O

Wong M

Half Colours

Year 12

Beckingsale A

Reinke B

Rutter T

Year 11

Chan T

Cooper E

Doan I

Long S

Love N

Nguyen N

Topping J

Tu O

Window J

Xiao A

Year 10

Beirne H

Huang J

Li B

Paschkewitz D

Simonetta J

Xu B

Yuen W

Year 9

Eddington L

Gao M

Lay A

Samios A

Year 8

Chin Moody J

Yap Z

Noel Williams

Memorial Prize

Half Colours

Year 10

Saywell L

Physical

Education

Half Colours

Year 12

Lyons T

Year 11

Liberatore M

Physics

Half Colours

Year 12

Zhang L

Year 11

Chua I

Rowing

Full Colours

Year 12

Fidler S

Forbes S

Keeley R

Morrissey J

Nicholson J

Roe A

Ward S

Weightman N

Year 11

Jackson A

Half Colours

Year 12

Brown A

Bunce H

Clifton H

Dwyer W

Finch N

Houghton M

Pascoe W

Reck L

Weier B

Whyte A

Year 8

Smith A

Sports Award

Year 12

Brimblecombe S

Cameron S

Dutton T

Fitzgerald H

Harry A

Huth T

McGuire M

Smyth I

Watson B

Year 11

Bolam S

Cooke H

Cooper E

Edwards J

Elix H

Elliott L

Forrest D

Gislason F

Guyatt J

Hammett N

Joyce M

Kelly O

Kotovich B

Kuznetsov M

Macfarlane A

O’Neill M

Peterson J

Purcell M

Robertson J

Ruddell T

Smith L

Spiller I

Stuckey B

Taylor O

Tuma H

Year 10

Aitchison W

Arthur G

Bale A

Blackwood C

Boo J

Bottomley A

Brant T

Bui Z

Bunce A

Chien B

Clarke A

Davies A

Davison J

Douglas Z

Dowling O

Enasio H

Forbes M

Graham O

Gresshoff L

Hasselmann A

Hirst M

Hudson O

Huf B

Hyde C

Karmel X

Lee M

Lewis D

Liu J

Maher W

McCormack F

Mowbray B

Quirk M

Slatter H

Spencer C

Wackwitz A

Watchirs M

Willersdorf C

Wright O

Yantsch J

Zand R

Year 9

Forno D

Grant J

Kelso N

Poynter J

Year 8

Aitchison T

Allen L

Barrett F

Bhatt A

Braben J

Brice L

Burke H

Carr W

Catterick O

Chang J

Chin Moody J

Clarke L

Clayton N

Clutterbuck W

Creedon C

Creighton E

Davies B

Donaldson A

Duffield H

Dunn-Mura O

Elliott T

Ellis P

Fan H

Fu A

Gallage D

Grady A

Grey X

Hill O

Hirst S

Holmes J

Hooper G

Hu A

Huo B

Johnston T

Jorss L

Kim O

Lee T

Lou T

Mackay H

McCarthy H

McCormack L

Meade Z

Menzies O

Meynink D

Mole F

Montague L

Moore W

Myers S

Nagl E

O’Connor W

O’Keefe P

O’Reilly C

Peters W

Prasad S

Purcell D

Qu L

Raju R

Reid W

Roy A

Ryan L

Sekhon R

Selvarajan S

Sharma S

Simpson M

Slatter A

Smith F

Stevens K

Stonell C

Straughton H

Treweeke H

Vanderstoep O

Vaughan F

Walsh X

Wang S

Warde B

White S

Woolley M

Wu D

Wu M

Wynn L

Yap Z

Zhang L

Year 7

Angelini W

Campbell H

Campbell T

Rugby Football

Full Colours

Year 12

Chapman D

Davis J

Feltham D

Mellick R

Munday C

Murray J

Pascoe W

Perry K

Roe A

Samai C

Spence O

Tong-Law R

Year 11

Akhavan O

Fitzgerald A

Horton F

Knudsen T

Romer M

Siganto T

Simpson S

Year 10

Breen E

Crichton M

Half Colours

Year 12

Butler D

Collins B

Du Payne E

Dutton T

Horton J

Huth T

Jury M

Keane I

Lowe J

Reck L

Year 11

Bolam S

Cochrane R

Kendall B

Kennedy O

Kimbell S

Manuel L

Smith W

Sports Award

Year 12

Bennett R

Boros J

Brown A

Brown S

Cameron S

Clifton H

Dempsey R

Driessen N

Estensen H

Finch N

Hirschfeld N

Hume A

Huntley L

Islam Z

Jones E

Kaandorp W

Keeley R

Kim J

Lodge M

McCoy L

McGuire M

Murphy A

Neep J

Nolan T

Norris A

Nowlan L

Rodda H

Schulz H

Sciacca G

Smyth I

Thompson N

Tilse M

Ward S

Weier B

Weightman N

Woodrow A

Year 11

Bourke X

Brand H

Condon N

Forrest D

Huntley L

Klaassen S

McPherson S

Middleton T

Murphy W

O’Brien J

Purcell M

Stuckey B

Taylor O

Tuma H

Wraight H

Year 10

Akauola D

Brant T

Donaldson L

Driessen W

Enasio H

Hazzard S

Hirst M

Kennedy S

Langdon H

McNamara A

Ramalingam J

Russell L

Slatter H

Stoneley B

Swan G

Taylor B

Wacker G

Wackwitz A

Wang R

Watchirs M

Woodruff H

Wright O

Year 9

Ballentine S

Begley O

Brand B

Dalton L

Hay L

Horton N

Kerr L

Kerr O

List A

Lynch O

Mellick H

Siganto J

Simpkins D

Year 8

Driessen E

Dunne G

Ellemor L

Elliott T

Mackay H

Mulholland E

Myers S

Rollason T

Romer S

Slatter A

Spence M

Szumowski L

Vanderstoep O

Woolley M

Year 7

Biscaro S

Brand G

Campbell T

Carroll L

Coyne-House H

Dalton G

Dong R

Gorry T

Harpham D

Levy G

Mazzocchi I

McDonald H

Prasad H

Prescott L

Renshaw J

Skinner J

Tart O

Taylor M

Vatanitawake T

Year 6

Bellamy A

Bender T

Bourne N

Creighton W

Earnshaw B

Gray D

Koch L

Macaulay H

Macfarlane S

Menck L

Rose T

Sneddon S

Walsh C

Walsh X

Wilson N

Year 5

Carew C

Dauber G

Harvey O

Myers J

Neilson L

Raymond A

Webb S

Yuille M

Sailing

Full Colours

Year 12

Harcourt E

Rahman O

Year 9

Lee G

Half Colours

Year 9

Rhodes X

Year 8

Dunn-Mura O

Phun L

Sports Award

Year 12

Harris C

McKay N

Minchinton J

Thomas S

Senior

Dramatic

Production

Full Colours

Year 12

Cardell-Ree H

Jury M

Keane I

Kohn B

Year 11

Abiad O

Chan T

Cray O

Elliott L

Harpham T

O’Neill M

Scott N

Service to Scholarship

Full Colours

Year 12

Beckingsale A

Bryant B

Gururajan S

Lui C

Ng S

Park D

Singhal A

Sun D

Teow J

Swimming

Full Colours

Year 12

Mellick R

Rimmington E

Roy-Bryant S

Scott-Thompson K

Year 11

Nelson E

Year 9

Gao M

Zhang S

Year 8

Lee E

Half Colours

Year 12

Brittain T

Fidler S

McLeod A

Year 11

Bigby K

Elliott L

Lutton C

Sommerville R

Year 10

Raine J

Woodhouse R

Year 9

Deacon C

Dwyer S

Luo C

Nathan M

Simpkins D

Year 8

Ellemor L

Elliott T

Raine M

Wynn L

Year 7

Boutcher A

Donaldson L

Gao M

Skerman W

Spiez J

Wang M

Sports Award

Year 12

Cameron S

Chapman D

Keeley R

Munday C

Randall J

Roe A

Weightman N

Year 11

Gao M

Kennedy O

Liberatore M

Lutz I

Romer M

Schnitzerling O

Year 10

Anastasia L

Chow I

Cook L

Nathan C

Pribadi R

Slatter H

Zhou D

Year 9

Aleksiuk L

Boorer A

Deng T

Hostiadi L

Hutton E

Lay A

Mellick H

Nelson C

Siganto J

Slater H

Year 8

Arumugam Z

Barrett F

Brand J

Cheung W

Cook A

Gorry J

Harris M

Haylock J

Hirst S

Holmes J

Huo B

Ibrahim A

Jennings A

Liberatore H

Lilley H

Lin C

Meade Z

Nguyen J

Peters W

Saxil P

Sekhon R

Srivastava S

Watson J

Year 7

Bartlett H

Bendell B

Biscaro S

Campbell H

Campbell T

Chang H

Chua B

Corser X

Elphinston O

Gorry T

Guy C

Hastie C

Hu P

Hu V

Huang E

Huang L

Lee M

Li E

Lutton H

Senaratne K

Sidman E

Smith T

Tian L

Timms H

Vinaychander P

Wang L

Wilson S

Zhao E

Year 6

Bender T

Bourne N

Ha A

Ischenko K

Kumar K

Lau T

Li F

Macfarlane S

Shen A

Year 5

Bullwinkel M

Chen H

Chow Z

Evans H

Evans L

Harvey O

Huo M

Jia M

Kao E

Lee K

Lee R

Lippiatt S

Low J

Macfarlane T

McMullen J

Miu G

Moore H

Myers J

Ngai A

Pentelow J

Tian M

Tennis

Full Colours

Year 12

Fancutt S

Smyth I

Year 11

James A

Tuckwell C

Year 10

Bale A

Half Colours

Year 12

Bae S

Choi T

Sun D

Year 9

Alphonso A

Luo C

Sheather C

Townsend M

Year 8

Han L

Lisec Z

Patel S

Van der

Westhuizen T

Wu M

Year 7

Golda V

Huang E

Senaratne K

Sparke T

Struthers K

Sports Award

Year 12

Chou R

Lee D

Ng S

Thomas S

Waller T

Whittam J

Yen J

Year 11

Chen B

Chua I

Fedorov S

Fitzpatrick C

Hains S

Loh J

Murphy W

Tan L

Zhuang A

Year 10

Bashirzadeh R

Becker Y

Beikoff J

Cook A

Huf B

Kim A

Lee M

Ma C

Van der

Westhuizen J

Young M

Year 9

Bhende P

Geffen Z

Goel R

Nakasato M

Ortega Quintana Y

Year 6

Chin T

Jarugula A

Modak V

Perel A

Year 5

Ha J

Moore H

Raymond A

Sinclair T

Track and Field

Full Colours

Year 12

Fidler S

Gatehouse W

Love E

Love J

Macintosh A

Mackintosh B

McLeod A

Rimmington E

Stevens T

Year 11

Austin A

Knudsen T

Raad A

Ridoutt H

Zeng M

Year 10

Kennedy S

Half Colours

Year 12

Feltham D

Year 11

Griffiths K

Year 10

Qiu-Tang A

Year 9

Boorer A

Year 8

Huang E

Sports Award

Year 12

Anderson J

Bryant B

Chan D

Lyons T

Year 11

Chan T

Collins G

Elix H

Hames A

Love N

Millsteed D

O’Brien J

Renshaw C

Soo N

Taylor O

Year 10

Akauola D

Bhat A

Brant T

Bui Z

Clayton T

Enasio H

Leotta S

Waterhouse L

Year 9

Alphonso A

Amato M

Baker L

Bennett M

Broadley C

Dalton L

Hall C

List A

Lynch O

Mellick O

Miller J

Munday H

Okonkwo V

Pathak S

Slater H

Wickramasekera D

Year 8

Amarasena A

Arumugam Z

Bhatt A

Clayton N

Ellemor L

Huth H

Jennings A

Myers S

O’Connor W

Peters W

Rollason T

Sangster P

Saxil P

Vanderstoep O

Vaughan F

Wood C

Year 7

Brand G

Bryan S

Cowie H

Dalton G

Ekeocha D

Fox Z

Gatehouse M

Phillips D

Timms H

Year 6

Huang H

Track and Field

Services

Full Colours

Year 12

Coroneo D

Visual Art

Half Colours

Year 12

Mizutani M

Year 11

Elliott L

Volleyball

Full Colours

Year 12

Cao W

Dempsey R

Gatehouse W

Hume A

VanderWal E

Whittome B

Year 11

Fitzgerald A

McPherson S

O’Sullivan X

Romer M

Tu O

Year 10

James J

Half Colours

Year 12

Bae S

Chiang E

Clarke T

Conway D

Lowe J

Murphy L

Norris A

Saini T

Stamatellos J

Treacy J

Sports Award

Year 12

Bryant B

Hill W

Mees J

Rodda H

Spalding W

Sun D

Tong-Law R

Wang R

Woodrow A

Year 11

Akhavan O

Barlow R

Gulliver T

James A

McConnel A

Pherous H

Thynne R

Waite L

Year 10

Becker Y

Chan S

Cook L

Gatehouse H

Msalem O

Prebble C

Qiu-Tang A

Russell L

Year 9

Boorer A

Hostiadi L

Lynch O

Martin Z

McKay J

Nakasato M

O’Sullivan F

Rai S

Smith Z

Zhou L

Year 8

Cook A

Feng D

Findlay H

Greene W

Ho H

Lai L

O’Shea C

Saini J

Sohn J

Vo C

Year 7

Dong R

Hansen M

Harpham D

Hu D

Huang E

McKay C

Struthers K

Wong C

Xiao L

Yang M

Year 6

Bourne N

Chin Moody O

Clark C

Ha A

Li F

Poll E

Purushothaman P

Sartori L

Wilkinson H

Year 5

Averillo S

Chuang N

Jung J

Lin S

Moore H

Myers J

Sinclair T

Taylor T

Wang D

Volleyball Services

Full Colours

Year 12

Cardell-Ree H

Tong-Law R

Half Colours

Year 11

Waite L

Seniors

Headmaster’s Valedictory Speech | School Captain’s Speech Day Address | Class of 2023

Head of Year 12 | Senior Formal | The Younger Years

Headmaster’s Valedictory Speech

Esteemed colleagues, parents and most importantly, the graduating class of 2023, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Valedictory Dinner.

Tonight, we gather to celebrate the journey of our graduating class, and to express our gratitude to the parents and staff who have played an integral role in their success.

The Valedictory Dinner is a momentous occasion for these young men. It is the last occasion when they gather as students of Brisbane Grammar School. For years, they have lived, worked and played together within an environment where they have

come to know each other well. That environment has been a special one, with a powerful history and sense of tradition.

To the graduating class, this is a decisive milestone in your lives. You have worked tirelessly, overcome challenges and demonstrated resilience in the pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. Tonight, we honour the indelible mark you have left on our school.

To the parents, guardians and families, we extend our deepest appreciation. Your staunch support and guidance have been instrumental in shaping these exceptional young men.

Your sacrifices and commitment to their education have laid the foundation for their success and your willingness to partner with the School has strengthened our community. I particularly note the contributions of Year 12 Parent Representatives Berthine Ommensen and Kate Rutter. They have nobly supported BGS families, and in doing so kept people informed and connected.

Next, to our dedicated staff, thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students. You have surpassed expectations, nurturing their minds, fostering their talents and instilling in them a

passion for learning. Your expertise and tireless efforts have made a profound impact on their lives, and I know I speak for you when I say we look forward to monitoring their progress in the years to come.

Lastly, I wish to acknowledge Head of Year 12 Sam Lobascher and Assistant Head of Year Tim Holzgrefe, as well as the fabulous Form Tutors for providing countless hours of support and care. Sam has been with the boys since Year 7 and Tim joined them in Year 9, and together they have helped them traverse the vagaries of adolescence and bring them to this point where they confidently step

forward into a bigger world full of endless opportunities.

Across the course of this evening, we should reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us here. Let us celebrate the friendships forged, the lessons learned and the memories created over the years.

As the seniors embark on the next chapter of their lives, I ask them to remember the values and knowledge imparted to them during their time at Brisbane Grammar School.

Gentlemen, you are our future leaders, innovators and changemakers. Carry the lessons acquired, the friendships made and the

experiences gained with you as you venture into the world. Embrace challenges, pursue your passions and make a positive impact wherever you go.

You are the product of your parents’ love; your teachers’ care; and the School’s purpose in educating young men of character who contribute to their families and communities.

I congratulate the class of 2023, and wish them much happiness and good fortune in the years to come. Please enjoy the evening.

Mr Anthony Micallef Headmaster

School Captain’s Speech Day Address

Good afternoon special guest, Mr Stephen Moore, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, John Humphrey, members of the board, Headmaster Anthony Micallef, staff, parents, Old Boys and fellow students.

Today marks my final opportunity to address the wider school community as the School Captain of 2023 — a role that has been both an immense privilege, and a profound source of insight into a great institution.

Speech Day has always been a significant date in the school calendar. It acts as a vehicle for whole-school reflection, to acknowledge achievement, and as a source of inspiration — by demonstrating what can be attained through dedication, persistence, and most importantly, hard work.

In my maiden speech as Captain, I challenged the student body to go “above and beyond”, reflecting on our school motto nil sine labore – nothing without work.

Throughout the year, as a student cohort, we have used this catchcry to encourage each other to go that extra mile, to step outside of our comfort zone in order to reap the rewards of our effort.

I congratulate each and every student on your academic, sporting, artistic and cultural endeavours this year, and thank you for positively contributing to the rich tapestry that makes our community so robust and inclusive. Your efforts are a tide which has lifted all boats, and we have continued to benefit from the outstanding learning environment that is Brisbane Grammar School.

As evidenced today by the excellent quality of music from our ensembles, it is clear that

our Music program remains one of the best in the nation. In addition, the performing arts have exceeded expectations, with their production An Experiment with The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Similarly, the transformation of the Public Purpose program to an all-grades integrated system has seen several younger boys head new community service projects.

During our time at BGS, we have continued to grow together, not just in intellect but in character. We are stewards of a brotherhood that transcends the mere pursuit of academic, artistic and athletic prowess, embodying the very essence of the Grammar spirit — a spirit that unites, inspires, and endures.

Our tenure is chronicled by the shared laughter in our

Today is significant for another, rather bittersweet, reason — it is the very last opportunity for my cohort, the seniors of 2023, to sit among the greater student body before bidding farewell to the community that has been so instrumental in shaping us.

So to the Year 12s, with whom I have been so fortunate to share my journey, I would like to reiterate the words from my Final Assembly Address. While after tomorrow night, your time at Grammar will have ended, your Grammar journey will never truly end…because you each carry part of the BGS spirit with you. The relationships that we have culitvated, the lessons that we have learned, the successes that we have realised, and the challenges that we have overcome, both individually and collectively, have

“We are stewards of a brotherhood that transcends the mere pursuit of academic, artistic and athletic prowess, embodying the essence of the Grammar spirit.”

social spaces, the supportive pats on the back after a trying match, and the united front we presented in the face of adversity. Our triumphs lie not in the medals and accolades we have garnered, but in the bonds we have forged — lifelong bonds that are the true hallmark of our time at BGS. The culture we build at our school is something that defines us, and marks us as custodians of the Light Dark Blue

culminated in this moment. We are now ready to move on.

While my senior cohort of 2023 and I are savouring every aspect of our last few days at BGS, I encourage every continuing student to take advantage of what our school has to offer, while being mindful of what you have to offer.

Before I conclude, there are some individuals who must be acknowledged.

To our wonderful Head of Year and Deputy Head of Year, Mr Lobascher and Mr Holzgrefe, or as the Year 12s knew them, Loby and Holzy. We can’t thank you enough for your leadership and the steadfast support you have provided to the Year 12s over the past six years. You have simply been amazing. And while he’ll hate me saying it, Mr Lobascher has grown with us along the way, this being his first cohort through

Brisbane Grammar School as a Head of Year. During that time his taste in fashion has grown as well, improving considerably from his infamous powder blue suit on the first day of Year 7…. not really Cambridge blue, but it’s the thought that counts. On a personal note, I am deeply grateful to you both for helping to guide me through my role as Captain. You answered my many questions at all hours of the day and night, and

were always ready with sound and often blunt advice when I needed it most.

I’d also like to thank the Senior Leadership Team, and in particular, Mr Carroll and Mr Conway. It has been a pleasure working with you both. Similarly, I’d like to thank my parents, both of whom have supported me every step along the way.

To my fellow student leaders, Brad, Seb and Doug, thank you for your hard work and dedication this year. Your ability to rise to the challenges that we faced as a leadership team has been admirable. Furthermore, special thanks to our unofficial 5th captain, Oliver Skerl as our King G. As Mr Carroll drilled into Oli at the start of the year, if we captains are the “prime ministers” of the student body, he’s the captain of the Australian cricket team. And while the position is not recognised with a formal award on Speech Day, Oliver’s dedication and service to the School is certainly worthy of commendation.

On behalf of the outgoing Year 12s, I’d also like to thank the parents, staff, guardians and friends in the BGS community. In many ways, you have shared this journey with us. You are the hardworking support team behind every great Grammar cohort, the bedrock upon which we stand.

To Brisbane Grammar School, I say thank you. Thank you for the memories, the friendships, and the unwavering belief in our potential. As we take our first steps into the wider world, we do so with confidence, buoyed by the knowledge that we are — and always will be — the boys of BGS.

Thank you and farewell.

Ronan Mellick School Captain

Class of 2023

Chris Allen Jack Anderson Luke Atkinson

Sebastian Bae Ryan Bansal

Max Barrett-Beck Isaac Bassingthwaighte

Ashley Batchelor

Chester Battley Andrew Beckingsale

Orlando Bell Bray Rex Bennett

Angus Bernays

Joshua Boros Ishan Bose

Sam Brimblecombe Tom Brittain Alex Brown

Sam Brown Ben Bryant

Oliver Buck An Bui

Hugh Bunce Fionn Burke

David Butler

Sam Cameron Tom Campbell

Liam Campbell Johnnie Campbell Weili Cao

Harry Cardell-Ree Oliver Cavallo Brittain

Damien Chan Doug Chapman

Nathan Chen

Elliot Chiang Toby Choi

Regan Chou Max Clark Tom Clarke

Class of 2023

Harry Clifton Jacob Coburn

Barclay Collins

Dylan Conway Dion Coroneo

Alex Crethar

Lachlan Curtin

Saahil Dahiya

Rupert Dauber Jonty Davis

Noah Davis

Rudy Dempsey Ricky Do

Nicholas Driessen

Ethan Du Payne

Finn Duggan Tobias Dunglison

Jack Dunne

Tom Dutton Will Dwyer

James Edmunds

Henny Estensen

Sam Fancutt

Nicholas Fasone

James Fearon

Duncan Feltham Seth Fidler

Nick Finch

Harrison Fitzgerald Sam Forbes

Christian Fuller Matthew Gao

Will Gatehouse Jo Gehrmann Duke Giles

Ragulan Gnanavel Edward Gracey

Sathya Gururajan

Gideon Gware

Connor Haley

Class of 2023

Woo Jin Han

Ethan Harcourt Charles Harris

Austen Harry Lachie Hartley

Guy Hilditch

Daniel Hill

Will Hill

Axel Hinds

Nick Hirschfeld

Jackson Holmes Jock Horton

Myles Houghton

Angus Hume Lachlan Huntley

Tom Huth Binupa Ilangamage Perry Irwin Zubair Islam William Jackson

Hanu Jadon Corbin Jenvey

Daniel Jesser

Daniel Johnson

Ned Johnston

Eli Jones Haashir Junaid Morgan Jury Will Kaandorp Jack Kaandorp

Ritvik Karmakar Thomas Kay

Ishaan Keane Euan Kearney Joe Keddy

Reid Keeley Ryan Khan

Will Khoo

John Kim Daham Kodithuwakku

Class of 2023

Bayden Kohn Hoby Kulla Kulla

Rahul Kumar

Stephen Kyprios

Nathan Lau

Dalton Lee

Lachlan Leow

Xavier Leung

Jasper Lindgren Mitty Lodge

Ethan Love Jack Love

Justin Lowe

Christopher Lui Ollie Luke

Tom Lyons Alistair Macintosh

Brad Mackintosh

Ruiqi Mao

Jack Matthew

Jack Matthews Cameron McCabe

Lachie McCoy

Max McGuire

Noah McKay

Arran McKenzie

Andrew McLeod

Nick Meade

James Mees

Ronan Mellick

Jonathan Minchinton

Aaryan Mishra

Miles Mizutani

Anush Mondal

John Morrissey

Charlie Munday Aidan Murphy

Luke Murphy

James Murray Jonathan Neep

Class of 2023

Sze Yong Ng Jake Nicholson Paul Nilsen

Tom Nolan Angus Norris

Luca Nowlan

Jake Nucifora Will O’Sullivan Perry Palling Dylan Park

Will Pascoe Kiran Patel

James Pendleton Tharuka Perera Kody Perry

Harrison Pope Leon Qin Ozair Rahman

James Randall Lachie Reck

Ben Reinke Ronit Relan

Tom Richards Ed Rimmington Nick Roberts

Isaac Robinson Cooper Robson Henry Rodda Alex Roe Sebastien RoyBryant

Tom Rutter Taj Saini

CJ Samai

Soham Sane

Bramiyan Sasikaran

Charlie Schultz Harrison Schulz Will Sciacca

Giancarlo Sciacca Kai Scott-Thompson

Class of 2023

Owen Seaborn Kiran Selva

Rupert Sheahan Will Siddle Cal Simmonds

Aadeesh Singhal

Shane Sirimana

Oli Skerl

Andrew Smith Isaac Smyth

Ryan Sokoll William Spalding Oliver Spence

Aaron Stachurski Joshua Stamatellos

Angus Stanley Harry Steedman

Thomas Stevens

Jeremy Strotton Patrick Strotton

David Sun

Elie Supplisson

Andrew Tam Isaac Taylor Hansa Tennakoon

Jaden Teow Simson Thomas Ed Thomas

Alex Thomas Ngailu Thompson

Monte Tilse Jayden Ting

Rowan Tong-Law

Dylan Tran

John Treacy

Josh Tucker Angus Tweed Ethan VanderWal Sudesh Vedha Callum Vidler

Class of 2023

Tim Waller Riley Walsh

Ryan Wang

Sol Ward

Billy Warren

Oliver Waterhouse Benjamin Watson

Ben Weier

Ned Weightman Jack Whittam

Ben Whittome Aden Whyte

Mac Williams

Matthew Wong

Angus Woodrow

Graduating class of 2023

2023 Prefects

Jovan Yen David Yu

Ryan Yuan

Mikey Yuen Mustahsin Zarjis Leo Zhang

Back Row (L to R): Sebastien Roy-Bryant, Ed Thomas, Bradley Mackintosh, Ronan Mellick, Douglas Chapman, David Sun.

Third Row (L to R): Jasper Lindgren, Thomas Rutter, Sol Ward, Andrew McLeod, John Treacy, Tharuka Perera, Xavier Leung.

Second Row (L to R): Ed Rimmington, Christopher Lui, Dylan Park, Duncan Feltham, Tobias Dunglison, Ryan Khan, Jaden Teow, Justin Lowe.

Front Row (L to R): Ngailu Thompson, Nicholas Finch, Stephen Kyprios, Isaac Bassingthwaighte, Harry Cardell-Ree, Ben Bryant, Harrison Schulz, Rowan Tong-Law, Angus Hume.

Head of Year 12

At the Prefect Induction Assembly on 3 February, School Captain Ronan Mellick issued a challenge to the 2023 Year 12 cohort: “Always be improving, no matter how small that improvement might be.” As he introduced this year’s theme, Above and Beyond, Ronan urged the boys to make the most of every moment, a statement reiterated throughout the year.

The leadership displayed by the 2023 cohort has focused on connection, tangibility, and — above all — authenticity. These qualities have been evident from courageously honest assembly addresses to Form Seniors playing

handball with their Middle School classes prior to morning Tutor Group. These actions have allowed the Year 12 group to enhance the sense of collective purpose and belonging across the campus, from the Middle to Senior Schools, fostering a sense of community inclusive of an extensive and diverse group of boys.

This commitment to community is evident in the group’s connection to Public Purpose. Students have engaged in various activities to make a tangible difference, including preparing school lunches for students from low socio-economic

backgrounds, assembling flatpack items to furnish domestic violence housing, raising awareness about issues like youth homelessness and mental health, and advocating for Indigenous Australians and showing solidarity with LGBTIQA+ youth. Despite athletic challenges, the class of 2023 have shown exceptional support for their peers and set new participation standards among senior students. Unprecedented crowds at Swimming, Football, Debating and Basketball events, created memorable moments for athletes and spectators alike.

The Senior Dramatic Production also enjoyed a sold-out run of shows.

As the year ended, the tireless and ongoing efforts of the Academic Support Committee ensured the School’s unique enhanced culture of scholarship was once again evident. Boys collaborated to run tutorials,

“The leadership displayed by the 2023 cohort has focused on connection, tangibility, and – above all –authenticity. ”

share resources, and offer guidance, ensuring each student had the opportunity to realise their potential.

In his concluding remarks in the Captain’s address, Ronan posed a question: “How can we rise above our current selves and go beyond what we thought possible?” When reflecting on the group’s achievements, the

answer lies in the boys’ clarity and unity of purpose: they knew what they wanted to achieve, and they worked together to realise it.

There is no doubt that they can confidently look back and acknowledge that they have made the most of every moment.

Mr Samuel Lobascher Head of Year

Senior Formal

Younger Years

Year 11

A new year is always symbolised by a new social space. Moving up a few flights of stairs gave us a prime view of the final construction of the STEAM Precinct. In many ways, the physical transformation of the building mirrored the cohort’s collective experiences. As the School prepares to transition to the learning that awaits, the boys

set their sights on how they can best establish the skills and habits required for the last stage of their journey. As the final additions were placed on the building, we also ensured we were fine-tuning, ready for the opportunity to lead the School in 2024.

Throughout the year, the boys excelled in all aspects of school life. Academically, students developed a culture of peer teaching and collaboration as they showed

increased independence and responsibility for their learning. On the field, the court or in the water, our boys charged from the front. Whether it was in music or drama, they took advantage of these experiences and shared their talents with our community. Importantly, participation in the Public Purpose Program remained high and enthusiastic. Our boys clearly understood the role of serving others and the wellbeing

benefits this brings to their daily experiences. Alone, each part above is a success; however, the sum of these parts tells the greater story of an engaged and active year group who know what they need to do to leave their legacy in 2024.

Year 11 brings with it some special memories that will not be repeated. I am sure, for many of the boys, these memories include the Charity Social with BGGS and our wonderful group of baristas who met each coffee or milkshake order with an enthusiastic smile, on sometimes a very chilly winter’s morning.

Another highlight is the exemplary efforts displayed by every boy who was a student leader in the Outdoor Education program.

As each week passed, glowing reports of their maturity and care for younger students were relayed back to school. Again, through their selfless actions, a new benchmark was set for those who follow.

With the coffee machines now packed away and the jacarandas in bloom, we come to the end of another year. The boys will collect their belongings from their lockers and prepare themselves to walk through new doors next year. It is only through each student’s vision and approach that they will discover what waits for them.

Mr Craig Timms Head of Year 11

Year 10

Year 10 is a time of growth, challenge and change. It is my pleasure to report that the positive atmosphere within the year group has not only been maintained, but has continued to grow and develop. Group unity, support and tolerance for each other will be pivotal in this cohort of young men reaching their full potential in the remaining two years of their secondary education at Brisbane Grammar School.

This year, Year 10 should be described as a highly successful one across all areas and endeavours. A time of growing independence after last year’s entry into the Senior School. This independence is fostered across the academic program with increased expectations in relation to personal responsibility for learning combined with an increased and more

complex workload, which must be successfully navigated.

During this year, Year 10 boys were fortunate to be aided on this journey by a group of dedicated and committed Form Tutors. I am sure all the boys have, like me, appreciated their support, expertise and commitment. I thank the Assistant Head of Year Mr Ged Hales for his unwavering commitment to the boys, combined with his support of Form Tutors. His experience and good judgement have supported my role and enhanced outcomes for the year group.

During the year, the Student Wellbeing program addressed topics aimed at providing students with the relevant information and insights into issues and information relevant to their needs and their current stage of development. Through the program, the School aims to challenge everyone to develop to their full potential. The

strong emphasis on ‘leadership’ within the program continued and was further enhanced this year.

In Term 3, a key focus was the senior subject selection process. A significant amount of time, effort and expertise were expended in assisting the boys to make the most suitable choices for their senior years of schooling.

As in previous years, the Moogerah camping experience was a highlight of Term 3 and 4. The Year 10 camp experience aims to enhance the skills developed

in previous years, highlighted by combined focus on leadership and self-direction. The camp week continues to provide an excellent opportunity for each class to build a level of group cohesiveness and shared purpose, while giving each boy an opportunity to challenge themselves and to develop their leadership skills.

To cover cocurricular achievements would be impossible in a paragraph or two. Suffice to say, Year 10 students successfully pursued a wide variety of activities, which are pivotal to their development as young men. Whatever the sport or activity, all

were characterised by an impressive level of participation, a real sense of enjoyment and a willingness to participate to the best of their ability in a sportsman like manner.

Service, as always, has continued to be a focus of the Year 10 cohort, with a committed Service Committee channelling their energies and that of their peers to support various projects.

This is a year group of talented young men who will achieve great things over the next two years.

Year 11 will present a new set of challenges with the movement into the upper echelons of the School, as well as combined responsibilities

and expectations. I am sure these challenges will allow for further development and growth, and I look forward with anticipation to two more successful years.

Mr Larry Carmichael Head of Year 10

Year 9

Twenty new boys arrived at the School in late January to meet their classmates. Together they transitioned from the Middle School to form what would become the 285 boys of Year 9 in 2023.

The students were welcomed into the Senior School, the home of long pants, blazers and varied

classrooms. Twelve months later, the cohort completed 2023 with remarkable ease, a sense of inclusion in each class and an impressive cohesive nature. The group enters Year 10 in 2024 loaded with talent, capacity and an exceptional work ethic.

Integrating into the Senior School can cause some angst. The boys were welcomed by their senior peers with courtesy and kindness.

The transition process was run wonderfully by the Year 9 Form Tutors. Students immediately felt at home and the tide of nerves that grasped many quickly subsided. Daily school routines were established as students soon became acclimatised with the calendar. It was these crucial aspects of the academic program that the students needed to master, and each class responded strongly to the challenge.

Balanced with the academic demands of school, is the integration of a rich and productive Student Wellbeing program. The students were first exposed to building positive relationships with other boys in their class. This was coupled with numerous external speakers who addressed the core cultural projects of the school; that being leadership, bullying and respectful relationships.

The groups’ cohesion was highlighted at Lake Moogerah. Each class behaved well, engaged in the

wonderful activities and thrived in the challenges presented by Derek Jervis and his staff.

In the concert hall, on the court or in the field of play, Year 9 boys actively engaged in the process. This level of involvement allowed students to build relationships with others beyond the classroom and learn how to compete, succeed and fail in a safe, positive environment.

In the wider community, significant effort was made to involve parents in their sons’ schooling. We thank Year 9 Parent Representative Rachael Dauber who played a vital role in organising significant family events.

At the heart of Brisbane Grammar School lies a rich tradition of academic aspiration, a safe learning environment for all students and an inclusive community that welcomes

all families. These traditions illuminated the ceremonies in which they engaged to mark this process. The Year 9 group has much to achieve before graduating in 2026. While it may be early to make profound judgements, if their journey in 2023 is any reflection, than this year level is well on their way to building upon this fine tradition.

Mr Jon Hopes Head of Year 9

Year 8

of community, resilience and camaraderie that is present within this group of young men.

2023 presented a wonderful opportunity for the Year 8 cohort to consolidate their significant role as student leaders within the Middle School. Throughout the year we have earnestly prepared the boys for their transition into the Senior School in 2024. Pleasingly, they have risen to a level of responsibility in a manner they should be proud of.

We fortunately commenced the year with the Outdoor Education program at Pepperina Hill, quickly cementing the existing friendships from previous years and allowing new social connections to blossom and flourish. Year 11 leaders joined all classes to offer friendship, advice and support as the Year 8 boys tackled the lake paddle, overnight camping, open flame cooking and the time-honoured Mt Alford climb.

As a Head of Year, I could not have asked for a better lens through which to view the sense

Across the year, an expectation of independence and autonomy, as well as an obligation for organisation and effort, have underpinned the academic approach that both teachers and students have adopted. Boys have been challenged, supported, extended and encouraged throughout the entire academic program.

One of the most notable strengths of this cohort is their willingness and enthusiasm for

engaging in the many cocurricular activities BGS offers. Our representation within the Public Purpose program is another aspect of school life of which the boys should hold in high esteem.

Interwing carnivals throughout the year have provided opportunities for participation, enjoyment and visible leadership in equal measure. We have seen several student-led events where our cohort leaders have taken the initiative to showcase their organisation, collaboration and operations skills to provide sporting opportunities for their peers.

In addition to these events, the boys have enjoyed participating in initiatives, such as the Innovation Summit in Term 2 and the BGSBGGS co-led design-thinking program The Quest, in Term 3.

The boys’ theatrical talent was displayed during the Middle School’s Dramatic Production Newsies, with remarkable performances both on stage and behind the scenes as part of the backstage and lighting crew.

The Year 8 cohort are wellequipped to transition effectively into the Senior School in 2024, having been expertly guided and mentored by our Form Tutor team.

Exciting opportunities and the thrill of the slight unknown lead to an expectation of a fast-paced start to the school year in 2024. However, I am certain that the boys are well placed to grow and develop as students should they continue to apply themselves as they have done so this year.

Finally, I have enjoyed getting to know our parent body across the course of the year and thank them for their support and willingness to engage so positively in their son’s development as a student. The journey ahead excites me, and this is largely due to the connection between school, student and parents that has been on display throughout the year.

Mr Adam Bloch Head of Year 8

Year 7

The journey into Year 7 can be daunting, but it has been heartwarming to witness our boys come together as a tight-knit cohort, with the joining of existing and new boys creating a unique blend of talent and skills. From the outset, they have embarked on a journey of building new friendships and supporting each other through

the challenges of school life. This unity has not only enriched their individual experiences, but has also strengthened the School’s sense of community.

Undoubtedly, one of the highlights of the year was the camp at Moogerah, where the boys had the opportunity to bond, learn and explore the great outdoors together. From conquering challenging trails to sharing stories under the night

sky, these camps created lasting memories and deepened the connections among students. The adventures and experiences at Moogerah will be cherished for years to come.

Another pivotal moment was the Innovation Summit, offering our students the chance to engage with experts from various fields. The Innovation Summit encouraged the boys to ignite their creativity and think beyond

the classroom, inspiring them to become the future leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

Year 7 students have demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm for cocurricular activities, actively participating in sports, clubs and activities.

The boys’ commitment not only showcases their diverse talents, but also adds vibrancy to our school’s cocurricular landscape. Their willingness to go the extra mile has set a precedent for the years to come, and further strengthens their relationships with one another. None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the unwavering support of our school’s leadership team. Their guidance, mentorship and commitment to the boys have played a pivotal role in creating an environment where students thrive academically, socially and personally. A special mention goes to Mr Simon Conway who

was Head of Year 7 for Semester 1. His expert leadership was fundamental in setting up the Year 7 cohort for a successful year. We also extend our thanks to Head of Middle School Ms Rebecca Campbell, Assistant Head of Middle School Mr Greg Teir, Assistant Heads of Year 7 Ms Mel Everleigh and Mr Dean Littlefair, and the hardworking Form Tutors who were the boys’ first point of contact, and seamlessly guided them through the year.

This year has marked a period of growth, unity and achievement. As these students look ahead to the exciting years to come at BGS, they can do so with confidence, knowing that the experiences and capabilities they’ve gained in Year 7 will serve as a strong foundation for the years to come.

Mr Andrew Skinner Head of Year 7

Year 6

2023 has been a productive and rewarding year for our Year 6 boys. Their positive school spirit and combined academic, sporting and cultural endeavours have ensured they achieved a year of meaningful engagement and significant development. Their willingness to embrace the School’s core values has enabled them to develop into a strong cohesive cohort that contributes positively to our culture and community.

Embracing a new sense of identity as Year 6 students, and the promise of new adventures, the boys responded enthusiastically to the Orientation program. Team-based activities and games provided the opportunity for collaboration, socialisation and fun as the boys became acquainted with their new classmates. The Student Wellbeing program provided guidance on topics such as friendship and respectful relationships that further supported the boys in their transition.

The increased demands of the academic program became apparent with the commencement of the first

units of study. In a learning culture that fosters a growth mindset and a focus on effective thinking, the boys gained from opportunities to spiral upward, developing more mature and efficient approaches to their academic endeavours. As they celebrated their successes and learned valuable lessons from their missteps and failures, the growing resilience and independence across the cohort became clear. The academic program continued to provide a vast array of experiences to engage, challenge and build confidence in our students.

Researching historical figures, discussing literature, collaborating on STEAM challenges, researching global issues, designing and conducting experiments, simulating an election and creating a mock parliament, were but some of the engaging offerings reflecting the richness and depth of the curriculum.

One of the year’s highlights was the much-anticipated fiveday Sydney and Canberra trip. For some, the trip was the longest amount of time spent away from family, and many returned feeling more independent, self-confident and accomplished, having grown up that little bit more. In Sydney,

our itinerary included the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. We also embarked on a tour of The Rocks, delving into some historical investigation at The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre. The curiosity and enthusiasm of the boys as they visited sites in Canberra such as Parliament House (old and new), Museum of Australian Democracy, Australian War Memorial, Royal Australian Mint and the National Capital Exhibition, added richly to their learning and reflected the value of linking real world experiences to support their studies in the classroom.

Participation in a wide range of sporting and cultural activities highlighted the value of offering diverse experiences for the boys to explore their interests and discover their talents. Year 6 boys were well represented across these programs, and each sporting season was eagerly anticipated, providing the boys opportunities to play and develop their physical abilities. The annual Interwing events, including Track and Field, Swimming and the Middle School Mile showcased the fierce rivalry among our North, South, East and West wings. These closely contested events fostered a

wonderful sense of community and, mostly importantly, a lot of fun.

Throughout their journey this year, the boys have also been supported through the Student Wellbeing program. This year saw the introduction of Protect and Connect which further strengthened our efforts to promote healthy relationships, positive mental health and student leadership. Exploring key areas such as respectful relationships, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, bullying, digital citizenship and cyber safety, enabled the boys to develop skills to skilfully navigate complex and challenging topics for their age group. Brisbane Grammar School’s values are central to each boy’s personal development as he learns to understand what it means to be a Grammar Man. Developing the

boys’ capacity for decision-making that aligns with these values and building positive character traits, has underpinned the boys’ personal growth throughout the year.

A final visit to Moogerah in Term 4 provided a wonderful opportunity for the boys to reflect on how far they have come this year. Reflecting on the experiences that have shaped them has assisted the boys to look toward their transition to Year 7 with confidence.

I extend my sincere thanks to our Form Tutor team: Ms Coombe, Mr Murray, Mr Porter and Ms Ragen, and Assistant Head of Year 5 and 6 Mr Shears, for their care and support of the Year 6 cohort this year. On behalf of the Year 6 teachers and boys, I sincerely thank our Parent Representative Mrs Victoria Edwards and her team of

parent volunteers and all parents of our boys for their support in 2023.

It has been a pleasure to see the boys development across the first two years of their middle schooling, and I wish them continued success as they embark on the next phase of their journey to Year 7 in 2024.

Mr Paul Kenny Head of

Year 6

Year 5

Year 5 students, drawn from many different primary schools, have come together to form a wonderful cohort. For the first time, this year’s intake increased from 100 to 150 students, occupying three levels of the Middle School building.

The Year 5 cohort enjoyed many well-loved Year 5 traditions

including an excursion to St Helena Island, camp at Tallebudgera, Signature Programs, the Savvy Scientist afternoon and the Middle School Music Concert. It was exciting to observe all of these events ‘super-sized’.

Both students and the core teaching team thrived in this new setting. Students participated enthusiastically in cocurricular offerings, with every student

participating in at least one activity and over 98% participating in two or more. Five cricket teams; three rugby teams; art clubs; robotics; music ensembles – Year 5 students were involved in an endless list of pursuits. Pleasingly, friendships blossomed both within and across core classes as the year progressed. Our youngest students showcased their leadership abilities by actively engaging in the Public Purpose initiatives, supported Greening Grammar recycling initiatives, took over the running of the sports borrowing shed and participated in regular Class Captain meetings. New traditions were also forged, with a crowd of 200 Year 5 and 6 students and their families participating in an inaugural community trivia evening in May. In October, students enjoyed a Science excursion to Australia Zoo. Sessions exploring leadership were incorporated into the Student Wellbeing program as part of the School’s Protect and Connect initiative.

Naturally, the academic program remained the most important business for Year 5 students. With the benefit of teachers specialising in their areas of interest, pedagogies suited to younger students and an enthusiastically embraced tablet PC program, students expanded their academic horizons. In addition to developing essential literacy and numeracy skills, students were asked to think deeply in science, the humanities, Spanish and a rich array of creative arts subjects. Many embraced a renewed passion for reading and learning generally.

This year of new experiences was founded on the School’s five core values of Community, Respect, Endeavour, Learning and Leadership. This bedrock will continue to provide a foundation for the boys as they progress in what promises to be a successful journey through their next seven years at BGS.

Mr Ian Grice Head of Year 5

In 2023, the Outdoor Education program at Lake Moogerah provided Years 5 to 11 students with unforgettable experiences and valuable life lessons firmly aligned with BGS school values.

For Year 10 students, the highlight was the grand traverse of the Teviot Range. Setting off from Bitenbar, the students embarked

on a challenging expedition, summiting all the peaks along the range, including the towering Mt Moon at 784 metres. Over three intense days, they covered 25 kilometres, conquering over 1000 metres of vertical gain. It was a peak experience that tested their leadership, endurance, navigation skills and teamwork abilities.

Year 10 students dedicated their efforts to environmental conservation, continuing the reforestation project at Pepperina Hill by planting, mulching and

watering 300 native trees to create a habitat for koalas and support local biodiversity.

Year 9 students assumed responsibility for Bitenbar’s land management, aiming to control invasive species such as Madeira Vine and Coral Berry, which threatened the campsite’s natural balance. Thanks to the boys’ hard work, these weeds are now at a controlled level, preserving the unique environment.

Cultural education also played a vital role in the program. Mr Jon

Hodges engaged Years 5 and 7 students with traditional songs, dances, lore stories and a heartfelt traditional Acknowledgment of Country. This cultural exchange enriched the students’ understanding of Indigenous heritage and fostered a deeper connection with the land.

Year 11 students played a pivotal role as Outdoor Education Leaders. In this capacity, they serve as mentors to Years 5 to 9 students during their experiences, fostering strong connections, a sense of community and inclusivity within the School, as students from different grades unite for shared outdoor experiences.

Community engagement was a significant focus of the program in 2023. Students, parents and the

local community came together at a range of activities, which included bushwalks, working bees, morning teas, a community dinner and parent and caregiver lunches for each Year 10 class. These strengthened the bonds between the School and the Outdoor Education community.

In 2023, students were provided with a well-rounded experience that encompassed adventure, conservation, cultural enrichment and community building. It was a year of growth, learning and unforgettable memories that will stay with these students for a lifetime.

Mr Derek Jervis Director of Outdoor Education

Griffith and Harlin House

Back Row (L to R): Kha Minh Quang Cao, Mac Williams, Owen Lin, Isaac Lutz, Lukas Gresshoff, Benji Edwards, Lachie Hartley. Sixth Row (L to R): Samuel Chappell, Will Johnson, Tom Harris, Sam Bolam, Toby Harpham, Tony Meng, Jake Edwards, Marcus Lynch, Ashton Bottomley, Conor Broadley, Oscar Dowling, Will Pascoe.

Fifth Row (L to R): Hugo Elix, Kody Perry, Harper Enasio, Nathan Xu, Jason Tan, Charles Harris, Mark Humphreys, Curtis Lin, Henry Liu, Monty Watchirs, Jed Siganto, Benjamin Treacy, Hoby Kulla Kulla.

Fourth Row (L to R): Nicky Garnsey, Rylan Pribadi, Aidan Yeung, Johan Zhang, Enoch Chan, Tom Poder, Tom Siganto, Jeric Gao, Shey Huang, Ian Chow, Ben Nguyen, Ben Le, James Anictomatis, Jackson Peck.

Third Row (L to R): Alexander Keir, William Wei, Darcy Lewis, Wayne Cheung, Jeremy Boo, Harry Xue, Borui Robertson-Zeng, Xavier Grey, Bosco Wong, Dominic Fan, Harrison CoyneHouse, Joe Yu, Thierry Kwok.

Second Row (L to R): Ronald Guo, Mac Taylor, Jeremy Kuo, Gabriel Zheng, Karvyn Chan, Miller Lin, Binh Nguyen, Joshua Poh, Jamie Watson, Nathan Chan, Tom Vatanitawake, Bharathi Kumar, Marcus Ning, Jerry Xue.

Front Row (L to R): Riyaz Paudyal, Chia-Heng Lin, Xavier Leung, John Treacy, Doug Chapman, Mrs Debbie Cross (Houseparent), Mr Tim Fulton (Assistant Director of Boarding & Head of Harlin House), Mr Simon Conway (Head of Senior School), Mrs Debbie Power (Senior Boarding Tutor), Mr Graham Power (Senior Boarding Tutor), Harro Schulz, Ngailu Thompson, Max Simpson, Angus Reddie, Angus Herrington.

Absent: Christopher Lee, Ethan Elix, Archie Gutteridge, Cruz Baker, Rupert Drew, Hamish Stewart, Bode Taylor, Angus Norris.

In our second year after the refurbishment of Harlin House and the Boarding precinct, our boarders have benefited significantly from a relatively uninterrupted year compared with 2022.

Many Boarding events and activities have been reinstated postpandemic, and we were grateful to be able to welcome families back to the precinct to attend important milestones in their son’s journey.

Embracing diversity has been a key theme in 2023. We are fortunate to have boys from overseas, interstate, rural and regional locations, as well as those closer to Brisbane. Our differences create a rich social fabric. Each boy brings his own story to BGS Boarding, and we are appreciative of Year 12 Prefect Xavier Leung for leading this key focus this year.

Our Boarder Support Group continues to drive key events, such as the Open Day Coffee and Cake Stall, which is a fundraiser for the annual Boarding Polo. We are grateful for the group’s willingness to welcome new families and take charge of fundraising initiatives, such as the boarding parents’ social function held in October.

Work to build an additional four student beds near the Health Centre in the Roe Building is underway. Subsequently, our capacity from 97

boys will grow to 101 across both Griffith and Harlin houses – a timely development given the fortunate position we find ourselves in with a waitlist to join BGS Boarding.

Boarding students continue to set participation records in all cocurricular pursuits, representing the School on the stage, on the field or on the court as they embrace a well-balanced education.

The School’s relationship with not-for-profit organisation Rosies, provides Years 11 and 12 students

with an opportunity to volunteer their time, while learning about social injustices that lead to hardships for people within our community.

Our boarders established the Boarding Shop, which is a small store run four days a week. The proceeds go to charities, such as Rosies. Money is also spent on general use items for the house.

Our catering team continue to deliver an incredibly high-quality service, but more than that, the chefs and dieticians meet with the boys on the Food Committee to discuss feedback and let the students have a say on the service.

Earlier in the year, we farewelled longstanding Director of Boarding Mr Berian Williams-Jones, who was instrumental in leading the significant refurbishment of both houses. He was also a key figure in overhauling staffing models and the pastoral care support structure from which we will long reap the rewards.

Mr and Mrs Power will depart

as Senior Boarding Tutors and Mr Tim Fulton departs as Assistant Director of Boarding and Head of Harlin House. I joined the Boarding program in Term 2 as Head of Senior School – a role which now oversees the Boarding program. I have grown a great appreciation of the noteworthy contribution made by the staff mentioned above, as well as the existing staff who continue to have a meaningful impact on our boarders.

We are grateful for the people, the place and the program that underpin our boys’ boarding experience. I would like to acknowledge all the different departments and teams helping to raise these boys in a safe and positive community.

Mr Simon Conway Head of Senior School

Row (L to R): Wayne Cheung, Xavier Grey, Curtis Lin, Borui Robertson-Zeng, Harrison Coyne-House,

Front Row (L to R): Angus Herrington, Angus Reddie, Max Simpson, Mac Taylor, Ronald Guo, Chia-Heng Lin, Riyaz Paudyal.

Absent: Christopher Lee.

Back Row (L to R): Ben Le, Will Pascoe, Mac Williams, Sam Bolam, Owen Lin, Isaac Lutz, Lukas Gresshoff, Benji Edwards, Toby Harpham.

Fifth Row (L to R): Conor Broadley, Ashton Bottomley, Marcus Lynch, Tony Meng, Lachie Hartley, Jake Edwards, Tom Harris, Will Johnson, Samuel Chappell, Kha Minh Quang Cao.

Fourth Row (L to R) Tom Poder, Jed Siganto, Benjamin Treacy, Monty Watchirs, Mark Humphreys, Oscar Dowling, Charles Harris, Jason Tan, Harper Enasio, Tom Siganto, Kody Perry. Third Row (L to R): Aidan Yeung, Ben Nguyen, Henry Liu, Shey Huang, Jeric Gao, Hugo Elix, Hoby Kulla Kulla, Jeremy Boo, Enoch Chan, Nathan Xu, Ian Chow, Johan Zhang.

Second Row (L to R): William Wei, Thierry Kwok, Joe Yu, Darcy Lewis, Jackson Peck, James Anictomatis, Rylan Pribadi, Nicky Garnsey, Dominic Fan, Bosco Wong, Alexander Keir, Joshua Poh.

Front Row (L to R): Bharathi Kumar, Nathan Chan, Xavier Leung, John Treacy, Doug Chapman, Mrs Debbie Cross (Houseparent), Mr Simon Conway (Head of Senior School), Mr Tim Fulton (Assistant Director of Boarding & Head of Harlin House), Harro Schulz, Ngailu Thompson, Binh Nguyen, Karvyn Chan, Jerry Xue.

Absent: Ethan Elix, Archie Gutteridge, Cruz Baker. Rupert Drew, Hamish Stewart, Bode Taylor, Angus Norris.

Griffith House

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Jamie Watson.

Middle Row (L to R): Mrs Debbie Power (Senior Boarding Tutor), Jeremy Kuo, Tom Vatanitawake, Miller Lin, Gabriel Zheng, Marcus Ning, Mr Graham Power (Senior Boarding Tutor).

Harlin House

Senior Library

The Senior Library is an inclusive and welcoming space which is reflected in the range of activities, displays and themes held throughout the school year such as: Pacman, Koorie Mail, Whodunit?, R U OK?, Shakespeare Sayings and Biographies. Reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion, the

Senior Library staff continuously strive to build a collection that is balanced, engaging and reflects the internationally embraced principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

This year, our Teacher Librarians have joined the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) to build a recreational reading culture that extends beyond the school library. Research tells us that when boys enter their senior years at school, their reading

habits decline. We are committed to making reading and all its benefits a priority as we strive to nurture positive, intelligent and empathetic young men.

This year we farewell Teacher Librarian, Ms Vicki Palmer, who has been the cornerstone of the Middle School Library from its beginning. For more than 21 years, she has instilled the love of reading in the hearts of so many students. Our thanks go to Ms Palmer for making a difference. We wish her well in her retirement.

Becoming a part of the BGS community and Library team has been a welcoming, exciting and rewarding experience. I look forward to 2024, where our libraries will remain integral to literacy, life and learning. We are set for an exciting transformation where the concept of libraries will be reimagined within the STEAM Precinct.

It’s an exciting time and I’m eager to see how it unfolds.

Mr John Byrne Director of Library Services

Centenary Library

This year marked the return of the Centenary Library to an open and welcoming space for our Years 7 and 8 students, quickly becoming a busy and popular place where the boys could read in comfort, catch up on homework and assignments and participate in a wide range of activities throughout the year.

In Term 1, Year 7 students began the year with a competitive dash around a boardgame and the library to acquaint them with their new space. This was soon followed by Book Week, a celebration of authors, books and the art of writing with author Matt Stanton encouraging the boys with engaging stories and writing prompts. At the end of the term, Centenary Library buzzed with excitement as we hosted Year 8 boys participating in the Medieval Day Minecraft Challenge.

Term 2 saw Star Wars Week droid races, as well as Year 7 boys honing their writing skills with author Brian Falkner. Our wonderful culture of

books and reading continued with Ms Smith and Ms Salmon escorting a group of enthusiastic boys to the Brisbane Writers Festival. There, they had the chance to hear Nova Weetman’s insights on creating television scripts from her novels, gained valuable writing tips from Amelia Mellor on ‘solving the plot

puzzle’ and heard from Oliver Phommavanh as he discussed the ideas behind his latest novel, What About Thao?

A highlight of Term 3 was the Year 8 Poetry Slam, an event where each Year 8 class chose a student to perform their slam poems to the cohort. Congratulations to Will Clutterbuck for the winning rendition of his poem, ‘Your Voice’. We also celebrated Science Week in partnership with the Science Department, where the boys experienced the magic of augmented reality Merge Cubes and virtual reality goggles. Old

Boy Harsha Bodla ‘18 returned to discuss his VR game to assist injured patients to regain hand mobility. Other memorable moments included the addition of two new beanbags in recognition of R U OK? Day, as well as numerous spooky Horror Week activities in Term 4.

Throughout the year, the Centenary Library has been a hub of activity. In addition to weekly Book Club meetings, students have been able to immerse themselves

in puzzles, chess games, spelling and photo competitions, as well as creative projects such as antique journals, Father’s Day mugs and Christmas cards from recycled books. Combined with offering curriculum support, it’s clear that the Centenary Library is not only a vibrant space, but a welcome refuge from the fast pace of school life.

Mrs Cathy Oxley Teacher Librarian

Middle School Library

In Term 1, we celebrated Book Week with the theme Read, Grow, Inspire. Author Matt Stanton attended our signature event, the Book Week Breakfast, sharing both amusing and thought-provoking

stories. His series Funny Kid gained even more popularity following his visit, and has remained a favourite throughout the year.

A little rain didn’t deter us from hosting Library on the Lawn in Term 2, with guest author Richard Newsome. Relocated to the MS Amphitheatre, the Year 5 students were entertained by Mr Newsome’s energetic and funny presentation. The boys donned a range of fantastic costumes for the occasion, rounding out the event with a book

trivia competition and some food and drink.

We celebrated a range of themes throughout the year, including Star Wars, Horror, Disney 100 Years, Science Week and the works of author CS Lewis. Our activities ranged from trivia competitions to hands-on science fun, as well as board games, stacking cups and droid races. Year 6 student Leo Koch also held an exciting Rubik’s Race challenge. The Year 6 boys enjoyed a trip to the annual

Somerset Storyfest, where they attended sessions with the likes of authors Craig Silvey and Oliver Phommavanh.

STEAM activities were another focus this year, with the boys given the opportunity to create Lego Boost robots, code and create and race solar cars.

Book Club convened regularly to provide avid readers with an opportunity to share their interests and extend their reading. Our library monitors continued to provide outstanding assistance each day. I truly appreciate the efforts of Mrs Sarah Lusink and Mrs Bernadette van den Hout.

Throughout the year, the Middle School Library has remained a bustling space, catering to

both curriculum needs and the development of reading skills and the joy of reading. It served as a place where boys and teachers could gather to collaborate, relax, play games, learn, offer support, read and problem solve. The dynamic is quite unique and, as I write my 21st and final BGS School Magazine article before leaving at the end of the year, I know that I will miss it.

Ms Vicki Palmer Teacher Librarian

Protect and Connect Launch

As part of our commitment to promoting respect, inclusivity and strong connections within our school community, we proudly launched Protect and Connect (PAC) in Term 4.

Led by our Student Wellbeing

team, PAC aims to foster a school culture of protecting and connecting the boys, while challenging discriminatory and antisocial behaviour.

Protect and Connect covers three main topics:

Bullying Prevention: By providing students with the tools and knowledge to recognise and prevent bullying, we aim to create a safe and nurturing environment for everyone.

Respectful Relationships and Healthy Sexuality: We are

committed to helping our students understand the importance of respectful and healthy relationships, empowering them with the information they need to navigate this aspect of life with confidence and consideration.

Student Leadership Development: Protect and Connect seeks to shape our students into compassionate leaders who can contribute positively to their communities and support their peers.

To mark the launch of PAC,

Middle and Senior School students enjoyed a sausage sizzle and lunchtime activities that encouraged teamwork, camaraderie and support among peers.

Protect and Connect will become an intrinsic part of the BGS experience, shaping students and fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture.

Ms Rebecca Campbell Head of Middle School

Activities

Astronomy Club

Like many BGS Cocurricular groups, The Astronomy Club is excited for the imminent opening of the STEAM Precinct as its rooftop space will make for magical for night viewings.

In 2023, we were lucky to secure a new Dwarf II Smart Telescope, which is a specialist smart device able to track the sky and gather light over time. Impressively, the

telescope can be operated from a smartphone, allowing for an accessible interface and easily gathered images.

In our first project to gain an understanding of its high-level functions, we took images of the sun.

Using ND solar filters to protect the sensors and zooming in for finer detail, we counted the sunspots and tracked this

magnetic activity over time. We ended up with a set of images to observe throughout Term 4.

In 2024, we shift our focus to viewing close features of the moon and gathering images of distance nebula.

Mr Scott Jones Astronomy Club Coordinator

Student Reconciliation Action Group

The Student Reconciliation Action Group is a group of motivated students committed to fostering reconciliation in our school and greater communities. The group meets on Tuesdays to discuss upcoming projects and coordinate fundraising initiatives.

2023 proved a positive year for the group with a variety of successful projects and initiatives occurring.

The Student Reconciliation Action Group’s dedication to making a difference was evident as we raised $1000 for the Kunjur First Nations Men's Collective, providing support where it is needed most. Our fundraising efforts yielded $1500 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, a significant contribution toward providing more opportunities for First Nations children.

One of the year's highlights was the unveiling of the Australian,

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and Indigenous Garden at our Northgate Playing Fields.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr Ron Cochrane for his generous donation towards this development. The flags stand as a visible reminder of our commitment to reconciliation, acknowledging the Traditional Custodians and sacred lands on which our school campuses are

based: the Turrbal, Jagera, and Ugarapul peoples.

The groups commitment to reconciliation extended beyond fundraising, as we again collected football boots to send to AFL House in Cairns.

These boots will not only aid in promoting physical activity but also serve as a connection between our school community and First Nations communities.

Throughout the year, the group actively participated in recognising significant days that promote reconciliation. We marked National Closing the Gap Day, Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week with enthusiasm and community activities.

This year also saw First Nations BGS student artwork displayed on staff lanyards and boarding shirts. This initiative not only celebrates the creative talents within our First Nations community but also fosters awareness and appreciation among all students and staff.

With gratitude for the support of our school community, we look ahead to 2024 with optimism and determination. Together, we will continue to build a brighter and more inclusive future for all.

Benjamin Bryant Student Reconciliation Action Group

Prefect

Chess Club

The Middle School Chess Club continues to be a popular Cocurricular activity for our youngest aspiring chess players and a vibrant place within the wider BGS chess community. Throughout the year, the opportunity for our students to learn and develop as players, as well as experience competitive tournaments and engage in social activities, has proved enjoyable. In the Queensland Interschool

Chess Championships, boys compete in a formal tournament setting where rounds are conducted throughout the year. Our students performed admirably, striking a balance between good sportsmanship and a competitive spirit. They represented BGS with pride.

In 2023, BGS teams yielded memorable achievements.

Our Premier team, Dimitri Zou, Elvis Wu, Shallon Lin, Marcus

Swan (Term 1 and 2) and Lucas Wang (Term 3 and 4), achieved first place in each divisional tournament. They qualified for the State Finals, where they performed admirably to achieve fourth place overall.

There were many other praiseworthy performances. In Round 1, Alston Wang, Alexander Ha, Anderson Han and Lachlan Hilford placed third for the A Grade team.

In Round 2, Lucas Wang, Danny Zhong, Lewis Zhu and Alexander Ha placed second for the Premier team. In A Grade, Joshua Smith, Ethan Kao, Alston Wang and Lachlan Hilford achieved first, while Herrick Zhou, Edward Gu, Oscar Law and Zerui Wu recorded second.

In Round 3, A Grade team, made up of Alexander Ha, Ethan Kao, Joshua Smith and Alston Wang, achieved first place. Oscar Law, Zerui Wu, Chris Li and Theodore Moore placed second, and Lachlan Hilford, Herrick Zhou, Edward Gu and Anderson Han placed third, making it a clean sweep in this division.

I extend my sincere thanks to our coaches Mr Patrick Byrom and Mr Charles Guo, and to the entire Chess community for their support throughout the year.

Mr Paul Kenny Chess Coordinator (Years 5 and 6)

The Shed

The Shed program is a one-ofa-kind club providing Middle School students with hands-on experience in the building and construction industry.

Nestled in a workshop environment in lower N Block, The Shed is a small hub of creativity and learning, igniting the spark of imagination in our young builders.

What sets The Shed apart is its versatility in offerings from other Cocurricular programs. Students learn to build their very own Cathedral wooden board game, carefully crafting the board and each piece using tools and machines. The workshop is a safe space for students to gain confidence while using this equipment, under the guidance of myself.

The Shed can only accommodate 12 students per semester. This

limitation ensures the safety and accessibility of resources. As a result, the demand for club membership often exceeds availability, leading to a waiting list.

The Shed empowers students to explore their interests, develop essential skills and craft their own unique journeys in the world of

construction and craftsmanship. As we bid farewell to another school year, we look forward to the next chapter of The Shed and the incredible projects it will inspire into 2024 and beyond.

Mr Michael Powell

The Shed Coordinator

Solar Car Challenge

Considered one of the most hotly contested races of the school year, an enthusiastic group of Years 5 and 6 boys participated in the annual Solar Car Challenge in Term 4.

After weeks of construction and fine-tuning in the MS Library, the solar cars were soon ready to race!

Channelling the thrill reminiscent of Bathurst, the solar cars hit the track. Much like the typical car races, there were mechanical glitches, swift reconstruction efforts and a fair share of encounters with the track's barriers. Nevertheless, it was an enjoyable and memorable experience for all involved.

Congratulations to the entire team for their participation and perseverance.

Ms Vicki Palmer Teacher Librarian

Robotics

Years 5 and 6

Having secured the Engineering Excellence award at our maiden First Lego League (FLL) challenge in 2022, we were excited for what lay ahead for 2023.

As word quickly spread about the challenge, the club saw a significant increase in participants at the beginning of the year. To accommodate the high demand, students were divided into two groups, with Mr John Swanston overseeing the Year 5 students

and myself taking charge of the Year 6 students.

The FLL challenge for this year, titled Masterpiece, encouraged young engineers to explore how technology can enhance the audience's experience in creative productions, touching on themes like light, sound, visual effects, and interactive experiences.

We engaged in meaningful discussions about how technology and the arts, could intersect to help increase participation in some of our favourite activities.

Our regional event was held in November at Fortitude Valley State College, offering a day filled

with learning, trials, challenges and team presentations for innovative projects. We were represented by three teams who were selected through a 'showdown' event held at school in the early stages of Term 4. We farewell our Year 6 students as they move on to the FTC division in 2024, and eagerly welcome a new cohort of Year 5 students at the start of the next school year.

Mr Jamie Foulger Robotics Coach

Years 7 to 12

2023 has been a big year for the Robotics Program thanks to a record number of students eager to build their coding and engineering skills.

In Semester 2, a group of BGS students was selected to attend the Rockwell Automation conference, called ROKLive. At the event, they were gifted with a unique experience of gaining insight into the robotics industry.

We competed against other teams to show off our strength in the last days of the offseason. The boys’ hard work was rewarded with a first-place win for team 14579, while team 19450 took home a tie for second place against some tough competition.

The students displayed dedication and discipline in building their robots in efforts to meet the complex requirements of this season’s competition, called Centre Stage. The competition was a complicated combination of loading specific patterns of pixels onto a backboard, firing a paper aeroplane to a particular distance, navigating a complicated field layout, identifying locations via April Tags and suspending robots off the ground.

This year, the program has focused on taking part in in-school competitions to provide all students with extra opportunities to test their robots in match conditions. We had the chance to work with the engineering company Hatch, which has provided valuable guidance and

advice to our students about their robotic masterpieces.

With the help of coaches Ms Miner, Ms Eveleigh, Anhadh Virk and Yathav Ragupathy, the students built impressive robots, which were put to the test at the Regional Qualifying Competition, in early November.

Our teams put in a herculean effort and ended up securing two awards; team 19450 earned themselves the Think Award, while team 14579 were presented with the Innovate Award. Both teams earnt a spot at the National Competition.

We look forward to further opportunities in 2024.

Mr Lachlan Ellis Robotics Coordinator

Enterprise Groups

The Enterprise Program provides students with opportunities to extend their learnings of Economics from the classroom to real life.

Our coffee teams mastered the art of crafting the perfect cup of coffee, impressing both staff and students with exceptional brews. Their passion for dishing up great customer service for the school community was evident in each cup and their profits were donated to charity.

We enjoyed teaming up with BGGS for the Student Entrepreneur Program, Ecoman and the ABW competition. One of our highlights this year was welcoming Olympians Duncan Armstrong OAM and Bronwen Knox to our Student Entrepreneur Program to challenge students to solve real life problems.

We continue to record strong interest in each of the enterprise programs, and the following reports written by the students capture their key highlights.

Ms Kate Stevenson Principal Project Officer Continuous Improvement

Mrs Megan Marshall Acting Head of Economics

Coffee (Semester 1)

You may have heard the milkshake machines whirling away in the Newell Quadrangle every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning as boys lined up waiting patiently for a coffee or milkshake.

A group of 23 boys banded together to create Nil Sine Latte, a coffee stall that ran throughout Semester 1, serving both staff and students. Every boy attended a professional barista program to ensure only the best coffee makers were on the job. These

skills allowed us to thrive over the past six months.

The leadership team, comprised of Sam Fedorov (CEO), Aryan Bakshi (CFO), Jackson O’Brien (HR) and Andy Swindells (Sales and Marketing) were focused on making the stall as economical as possible. Reducing costs, maximising profits and increasing productive efficiency was our objective.

As the weeks progressed, we strived for consistency in every shift and went to the social space to market to the younger grades.

Occasionally, a meet and greet was held with BGGS, testing our capability, as we continued to grind through.

Overall, we found ourselves in a healthy profit, which will all be donated to Orange Sky Australia. The charity provides a regular laundry and shower service to those in need in the community. It was a pleasure leading the Nil Sin Latte, working towards a common goal and creating a business to be proud of.

Sam Fedorov Year 11

Coffee (Semester 2)

Mornings at Brisbane Grammar School have taken on a new aroma since The School Grounds have opened for business. The buzzing of coffee grinders, whirring of milkshake machines and chatter of students and teachers were heard across the campus. Coffee became the catalyst for community connection.

A team of 30 boys created The School Grounds; a small coffee stall in the Newell Quadrangle open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Understandably, no one wants bad coffee to start their day, and as such, all 30 boys attended an afternoon training session with a trained barista to learn the techniques to allow us to serve up a quality product. With boys on the grind, students and teachers gathered to enjoy a hot cuppa to start their day. On occasion, we invited BGGS students to come over for a coffee. More importantly, as an economicsled initiative, The School Grounds has taught us about running a real-world business, while giving us the opportunity to gain work experience.

Enterprise Group – Coffee (Semester 1)

Back Row (L to R): Tom Gulliver, Benjamin Treacy, Jason Zhang, Aryan Bakshi, Thomas Ruddell, George Hammer, Ray Yee.

Front Row (L to R): Jackson O’Brien, Andy Swindells, Robert Cochrane, Tom Kelly, Jack Webb, Matthew Stevens, Thomas Wu.

Absent:

With Theo Chan (CEO) leading the group, Morgan Gao (CFO) calculating our finances, Darcy Millstead (HR) maximising employee productivity and Lucas Stay (CMO) at the helm of sales and marketing, we worked towards the objective of making The School Grounds as economical as possible.

This semester has been a great success in all aspects; we achieved a healthy profit, fostered a stronger sense of community, learnt the importance of real-life skills and gained experiences, which will no doubt be useful in the future. It was a pleasure working with the boys as a team to run a successful business.

Theo Chan

Year 11

Enterprise Group – Coffee (Semester

Ecoman

Working alongside students from BGGS, the two-day Ecoman program gave us a new and insightful perspective of business, in parallel to economics taught at school.

Multiple teams, each made up of five students, were tasked with running all aspects of a business with a focus on collaboration and self-development. Group members were allocated roles, including CEO, marketing, finance, production and human resources, and the goal was to achieve the highest possible share price.

We analysed specific aspects of the fragmented coffee machine business to consider all variables, which sustain and contribute to success. Taking the role of Finance Director, I explored the unfamiliar field of accounting,

which further contributed to my ability to apply new and old knowledge to real world problems.

Ecoman extended beyond the business, bringing in other factors including negotiations with the workers’ union, as well as a presentation to shareholders at the conclusion of the program, where each person delivered an address regarding their specific role in the business.

The program was thoroughly enjoyed by many including myself and left all participants with increased capabilities both in and outside the world of business and economics, having provided an authentic experience through simulations and competition.

Nathaniel Yu

Year 11

Sam Fedorov, Tony Meng, Finn Whitehill, Grayson Cook, Lewis Williams, Maxim Kuznetsov, Daniel Qu.

Back Row (L to R): Sansith Warusamanna, Jashin Premraj, Lucas Stay, Pablo Chamon Kovalenko, Morgan Gao, Kushal Perumal, Matthew Purcell, Mitch Emery, Joshua Kenward, Alex Smith, Angus Ellerman, Rupert Sommerville.

Front Row (L to R): Alan Zhao, Harsha Cikaluru, Roy Tang, Thai Bui, Aiden Xiao, John Robertson, Theo Chan, Adam James, Thomas Poll, Matthew Stevens, Darcy Millsteed.

Student Entrepreneur Group –Year 12

I was first introduced to this group when I overheard students discussing it in my Year 11 Economics class, and it instantly resonated with me. I was eager to join other boys who had a similar interest in entrepreneurship, and I was excited to be part of a program that enabled me to work alongside like-minded students.

Although the activity took place on a weekend, it turned out to be more fun than anyone had expected. We were tasked with tackling a real-world problem, and our solution was judged by five-time Olympic medallist Natalie Cook OAM OLY. I enjoyed the experience of working together in a team of four to brainstorm an idea, refine it, make a prototype and then pitch it.

During Year 12, we expanded on this initiative when our team was invited to pitch our idea to the Green and Gold board. We were subsequently chosen to assist Natalie in the launch of the Green and Gold Athletes program at the Women in Sport conference. In the lead up to the launch, our group grew nervous, but thanks to the guidance of Ms Neilsen and Ms Stevenson, we were well prepared. The feedback we received from

conference attendees was humbling. Throughout the process, we welcomed feedback on our content and presentation, which allowed us to refine our ideas. Surprisingly, this process was fun, and we appreciated the support and encouragement from our teachers and the judges.

The Student Entrepreneur Group developed my management skills, improved my communication and presentation skills, as well as my critical and creative thinking. I would highly recommend this activity to any student interested in getting real-world experience in the field of business and entrepreneurial thinking.

Ryan Yuan Year 12

Australian Business Week

This year, BGS and BGGS Economics students competed in the Australian Business Week Competition. Eight teams of four students simulated a hotel business takeover, where they took responsibility for decision-making across all aspects of a real business, including finance, sales, advertising and the management of service quality.

and to achieve the highest share price after eight quarters.

Leadership roles were divided among the team to help us work together in unison. We made and learnt from our mistakes and implemented new strategies throughout the process which developed our business proficiency.

Congratulations to BGGS Team 3 who finished with an impressive share price of $7.52. Well done to all participating teams, who demonstrated significant improvements and a newly developed understanding in business and management.

Benjamin Treacy Year 11

Student Entrepreneur Group –Years 10 and 11

During a weekend in October, a group of Year 10 and 11 students from BGS and BGGS came together to solve a real-world problem posed by Duncan Armstrong OAM OLY.

Duncan challenged us to think about how Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) can connect with more Australians in exercise science and sports science.

Our five-member team embraced this demanding startup program with excitement. Our mission was to identify issues in sports science, ideate solutions and pitch a minimum viable product that could be used to gauge demand. From our research, ESSAregistered clinics were finding success in targeting the elderly demographic, prompting our focus on this market.

Our proposal was to establish a marketing agency as a subsection of ESSA. This agency would integrate referral marketing systems into co-related businesses, therefore

leveraging their clientele and automating leads to ESSA-registered clinics.

We were able to validate this idea with industry mentors, including four-time Olympian and Deputy Chef de Mission Paris 2024 Bronwen Knox OLY, Exercise Scientist and ESSA Policy and Advocacy Advisor Elyse Hocking and ESSA Project Officer Brent Nichol.

During the program's first day, we experimented with the ‘Lean Startup’ methodology, a capitalsaving strategy for gauging audience demand without a final product.

Marvin, our program host from Two

Student Entrepreneur Group – Years 10 and 11

Shot Studios, shared Dropbox's clever tactic: they created a video as their minimum viable product, advertised it, and initiated pre orders before the product was even ready. This method provides a practical approach to identifying those interested in your product and understanding their specific design requirements.

Thank you to everyone from Two Shot Studios and BGS and BGGS Economic Departments who gave their weekends to make this happen.

Jack Sinclair

Year 11

Australian Business Week (ABW)

Back Row (L to R): Oliver Tham, Bowei Chen, Jason Zhang, Maxim Kuznetsov, Andy Swindells, Nathaniel Yu, Oliver Tu, Benjamin Treacy, Samuel Fedorov.

Middle Row (L to R): Charlotte Clayton, Erica Linley, Oscar Phillips, Dorothy Rae, Morgan Gao, Sophie List, Harsha Cikaluru, Elsie Butler, Aryan Bakshi, Maya Condon, Georgia Mackay.

Front Row (L to R): Mabel Shen, Kashvi Kothari, Lara Telecican, Scarlett Bennett, Kate Deluca-Smith, Stella Anson, Nishika Lakshmi Narayanan, Asha Stewart, Charlize Chang, Annabel Wang, Elizabeth Wong.

Absent: Euan Mortimer, Thomas Ruddell, Jack Sinclair.

Ecoman

Back Row (L to R): Georgia Mackay, Erica Linley, Elsie Butler, Ruby Coltzau, Charlotte Clayton.

Middle Row (L to R): Camille Bloomfield, Asha Stewart, Scarlett Bennett, Sophia Bizzell, Ruby Hess, Lara Telecican, Charlize Chang, Mabel Shen.

Front Row (L to R): Andrew Zhuang, Benjamin Treacy, Mitch Emery, Nathaniel Yu, Connor Fitzpatrick, Matthew Purcell, Kushal Perumal, Tom Poder, Aryan Bakshi.

Absent: Jacob Choi, Ryan Galgane.

Back Row (L to R): Ryan Bashirzadeh, Matthew Purcell, Kushal Perumal.

Middle Row (L to R): Karissa Zhu, Mabel Shen, Asha Stewart, Lara Telecican, Annabel Wang, Yasodha Dias.

Front Row (L to R): Kayzer Ali, Joshua Kenward Shaun Li, Andy Swindells, Nathaniel Yu, Albert Du, Joe Yu, Adam James.

Absent: Kevin Chen, Owen Lin, Jack Sinclair, Bode Taylor.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Award is an internationally recognised award that encourages participants to explore their individual interests.

It has been a longstanding part the Cocurricular program at BGS, having seen hundreds of students receive Bronze, Silver and Gold DoE awards over the years.

At the time of print, we had seven students receive Bronze and two receive Silver. These awards recognised hours of effort in completing four categories: Physical Recreation, Learning a Skill, Service to the Community and Adventurous Journey.

The pinnacle of DoE Awards is achieving Gold, which requires participants to take part in the

additional category of completing a Residential Project. Three students — Issac Bassingthwaighte, Rahul Kumar, Jovan Yen, Patrick Strotton and Simson Thomas — reached this achievement in 2023. Their names will be added to the Gold Award Honour Board, following the names of boys dating back to the 1970s.

For many students, the highlight of the award is the Adventurous Journey. This year, there were two trips of 20 students who spent four days travelling via sea kayak. Proving to be leaders of the future, the students – especially Silver and Gold participants – took great responsibility for the navigation and planning of the trips.

Years 7 and 8 students took part in the Bridge Award, which

has similar requirements of the Bronze level. We had three students complete the second level of the Bridge Award after they hiked Mount Mitchell and Flinders Peak.

We thank members in our community who dedicate time as assessors. We thank the Outdoor Education staff who make it possible to hold the DoE Awards at the School. Finally, we thank the teachers, and the Tuckshop and Library staff who continue to support our program.

We look forward to another exciting year in 2024.

Mrs Sophie Lusk and Mr Casey Walker Award Leaders

Future Problem Solving

Future Problem Solving is an international academic competition which first started in 1974. It asks competitors to solve potential challenges the world could face 20 or more years into the future.

Throughout the year, our 12 combined BGS and BGGS teams worked hard in preparation for the National Qualifying Competition. We competed against hundreds of teams across Australia to identify problems in a future-based scenario on the topic of A Robotic Workforce. The goal was to provide innovative and creative solutions to a multitude of challenges.

Two of our teams were successful in earning coveted places at the National Competition, in what is an amazing achievement. We had the honour of hosting the National Competition at Brisbane Grammar School, where students from more than 45 schools came together to showcase their skills.

With approximately 30 teams competing in the Middle School Division, our teams faced some strong competition.

Congratulations to Jake Parker, Eric Su, Dinura Gallage, Nicholas Blanch, Charmaine Wong and Angel Li who put together an

amazing performance to finish an impressive fourth against some outstanding competition in the finals for their Action Plan Presentation.

Further congratulations to the BGGS team who placed sixth in the booklet competition, narrowly missing selection for the International Conference. This is an outstanding effort from all team members.

We look forward to a bright future in 2024.

Mrs Liisa Miner and Mrs Majella Stevens Future Problem Solving Coaches

Greening Grammar

Greening Grammar maintained a strong presence at BGS in 2023, with growing student volunteer numbers driven by increased concern for sustainability and environmental protection.

The School’s worm farm continued to thrive, thanks to three boarders –Thierry Kwok, Xavier Leung and Isaac Chan – who collected food waste from the Boarders' Dining Hall to sustain the worms in our five worm farms.

In May, five Middle School students participated in the EcoMarines Ambassador Day on Moreton Island, joining students from various South-East Queensland schools to collaborate on environmental initiatives. Throughout 2023, our BGS EcoMarines remained dedicated to Greening Grammar by actively engaging in numerous initiatives.

In Term 3, 15 Greening Grammar students participated in the Rochedale Landfill Program. They

attended an introductory session on waste management and recycling in Brisbane, followed by a landfill tour and a workshop on e-waste and the circular economy. Despite initial expectations, all students found the experience highly enjoyable!

In collaboration with Heads of Years 5 and 6 Mr Grice and

Mr Kenny, Greening Grammar implemented a new initiative aimed at addressing the large amount of pizza boxes being disposed of in general rubbish at Break 2 on Tuesdays. Two designated students, affectionately dubbed, 'The pizza men’, educated their peers in Year 5, 6, and 10 Social Spaces about

responsible food scraps disposal and pizza box recycling.

We continued our ongoing recycling efforts by introducing a collection point for MobileMuster in the Lilley Centre Library, providing students and staff with an option to recycle their old devices without worrying about data theft.

This year, our most significant initiative was Containers for Change. Small groups of boys from

Years 5 to 12 volunteered to sort through the yellow recycling bins on selected days after school. We would like to express our gratitude to Mr Grice and Mr Kenny for their encouragement in involving Years 5 and 6 students in these sorting sessions throughout the year.

Ms Beate Poida Greening Grammar Coordinator

FFG

Senior School FFG

Years 9 to 12 students involved in FFG are provided with a platform to delve into deeper questions of life. At the outset of each term, students meet to plan group events and activities. They also gather regularly for year-level meetings before the start of school.

Discussions usually cover a wide range of topics, all of which include a faith-based perspective to address challenges our students

face. To help build relationships across different year levels, a Friday afternoon and an end-of-term gathering was incorporated this year.

The FFG camp, held during the Easter holidays at Camp Somerset, was well attended with 67 students enjoying a range of activities in a beautiful setting. The camp also featured a thoughtprovoking exploration of Christian beliefs using the theme of the first instalment of the Lord of the Rings movies. The involvement of several Old Boy leaders enhanced the camp experience.

In the Senior FFG group, there is a strong culture of leading by example and putting others first. This is evident in a significant number of senior students who assisted regularly at the Middle School FFG group and camps as student leaders. This year, we farewell a wonderful group of Year 12 students who made valuable contributions to the FFG group in various roles. Their enthusiastic participation will be missed.

Ms Noël Chan Senior School FFG Coordinator

Faith Fellowship Group

Middle School FFG

Years 5 to 8 students are offered a chance to engage with their peers and have a great time in a relaxed setting. Every Friday at lunch, approximately 40 Middle School students come together for enjoyable activities like themed games, quizzes, and friendly competitions. Each session also incorporates a brief, thoughtprovoking insight into the spiritual aspect of life, open to students of all beliefs. Additionally, some Years 7 and 8 students engage in weekly year-level discussions.

Around 85 students attended one of three Middle School FFG camps held during the September holidays. These included residential camps at Moogerah and a day camp for younger students at Spring Hill. Students enjoyed a range of activities, including exploring Christian beliefs, with the movie Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe serving as a captivating theme.

Mr Ian Grice Middle School FFG Coordinator

Athene Club

Back Row (L to R): Alex Crethar, Dominic Forrest, Ed Thomas, Isaac Robinson, Sebastien Roy-Bryant, Ronan Mellick, Isaac Bassingthwaighte, Tom Chan, Tobias Dunglison.

Third Row (L to R): Mr Greg Howes, Jaden Teow, Brad Mackintosh, Tom Donald, Sze Yong Ng, David Sun, Ed Cooper, Angus Ellerman, Alistair Sapsford, Riley Walsh, Ms Jo Genders.

Second Row (L to R): Louise Campbell, Liv Evans, Dorothy Rae, Sophie Lillyman, Natasha Miric, Evie Kolff van Oosterwijk, Anna McAuley, Sophie List, Josephine Richards, Elizabeth Shoebridge, Vani Ranjan, Elsie Jackson.

Front Row (L to R): Lauren Zillmann, Darcy Basford, Erin McNab, Kaiyu Su, Ben Bryant (President), Emma Readdy (President), Eloise Rawlinson, Ellen Baek, Asha Stewart, Lucy Williamson, Molly Miller. Absent: Jasper Lindgren, Tung-Hi Ma.

Athene Club

Despite the annual appearance of this report and a clear description of the club on MyGrammar, the Athene Club has long had the reputation of being secretive and mysterious. Having been a member for two years, I can appreciate how the club’s elusive presence aids in its function. For students to share truly thought-provoking and often controversial ideas, it requires a small and safe testing ground of peers who can challenge perspectives with respect, sensitivity and humility. With a diverse range of viewpoints from members in Years 11 and 12, from both our school and BGGS, we have been able to reach a depth in our discussions that is not attainable in a regular classroom context while also broadening the boundaries of our thinking.

I believe the process

of formulating complex arguments within the limits of our knowledge – and in front of an intellectually engaged audience – gives us skills that can rarely be developed in such an intensive way.

The conversation is certainly enlightening. From the papers delivered by Year 12s this year, we have discussed topics ranging from artificial intelligence to the new world order, and from the morality of religion to the role of social media. We do not seek to reach any conclusions; instead, we are usually left with more questions and a greater awareness of complexity.

Fortunately, we all seem to value the journey of the conversation more than any agreed destination.

Benjamin Bryant Athene Club President

Public Purpose

The Public Purpose program continues to thrive, with a growing number of projects and increased student engagement, as hundreds of BGS boys eagerly contribute to making a difference and support the wider community.

Showcasing the impact of our collective efforts, more than 280 students, parents and staff participated in four events to help make 4,500 sandwiches in support of Eat Up – a not-for-profit that

provides much-needed lunches for students in Brisbane schools.

Our students continue to be involved in several fundraising events in support of worthy causes including raising an impressive $50,000 as part of the World’s Greatest Shave, $16,000 for the Starlight Foundation and $6,000 to further support puppy trainee, Hope, on her journey to becoming a Guide Dog.

The Push Up Challenge has become one of our largest Public Purpose group projects, uniting students in Years 5 to 12 to push for better. Attracting more than 750 students each year, this

unique physical challenge requires participants to complete a pushup for every Australian suicide in the previous year, serving as powerful reminder of the everpresent issue of mental health. This year, the Grammar community came together to achieve an incredible 743,598 push ups and raised over $27,000 to support Australia’s mental health services in Australia.

Many students have also extended their support to our local communities through our ongoing partnerships with Communify through the Homework Club and Brisbane Central State

School, through our Reading Partners program. As part of The Homework Club, BGS students in Years 10 to 12 generously volunteer an hour of their time to help Kelvin Grove State College students with their homework, most of whom are from families from in which English is an additional language or dialect.

In the Reading Partners program, boys in Years 7 to 12 commit an hour of their time each week to assist students at Brisbane Central State School in improving their reading and literacy skills. The sense of fulfillment in helping these students and the enduring

friendships that develop from these experiences are invaluable to the boys who continue to engage in these meaningful projects year after year.

The Public Purpose program provides a window into the world beyond BGS and teaches us that even though some of the issues we face today might not be immediately solvable, our contributions – no matter how big or small – make a difference to those in need.

Justin Lowe and Stephen Kyprios Public Purpose Prefects

Public Speaking

In recent years, changes to school assessment requirements have resulted in fewer opportunities for students to deliver speeches in front of their peers. Fortunately, the annual public speaking competition provides students with an opportunity to have their voice heard and their ideas tested. In the precious few minutes that each speaker has on stage, they share what they think should captivate our attention.

Middle School students explored a range of issues that directly affect their everyday lives, including the future of AI, censorship in beloved texts and

Winners

the impact of contact sports. Uplifting guides to finding individual passions and embracing the moment were balanced with acknowledging fears and confronting social issues such as the housing crisis. Judges were impressed with the boys’ outstanding craftsmanship of engaging storytelling, entertaining humour and evidence-based arguments, with key action steps offered to audiences of their peers.

Students in Years 9 to 12 often used light-hearted topics as gateways into deeper considerations of complex issues. Musings about Hawaiian pizza transformed into a deeper reflection on inevitable change and progress. A seemingly casual story of playing basketball in a local park unfolded into a profound

exploration of the consequences of addiction. Observations of hyperbolic language prompted awareness that we might not know what truly deserves our attention. As always, the topics reveal the concerns of our times, and it is always encouraging to listen to each speaker’s mature insights.

It was a pleasure to have Old Boy Mr Ronald Wyllie ’50 return to the Year 12 competition.

We enjoyed the wisdom he shared, and we value his continued support, including the generous sponsorship of the Year 12 prize.

Mr Greg Howes and Mrs Carla Salmon Coordinators of Public Speaking

Back Row (L to R): Ronan Mellick, Nicholas Love, Lucas Lu, Daniel Zhang.

Front Row (L to R): Ryan Ding, Atti Kath, Henry Woodward, Ryan Lee.

Reading Partners

Reading Partners, a new Public Purpose initiative in 2023, brought together volunteers from Brisbane Grammar School and young primary school students from Brisbane Central State School for weekly reading and games.

The partnership’s philosophy is based on the idea that young readers benefit from reading aloud with an older peer, who not only help them with difficult words, but also ask them questions about the books, enhancing their comprehension. These conversations play a pivotal role in boosting the confidence of young readers and foster positive interactions with older students.

For our BGS volunteers, Reading Partners is a fantastic way to

give back to our local community and gain valuable experience in mentoring younger students.

A large contingent of BGS boys from Years 7 to Year 11 established some lovely relationships with Prep to Year 3 students from Brisbane Central, who eagerly awaited our arrival at their library door each week. Many books were selected and digested, paving the way for some competitive games of Uno, Chess and Dominoes. While the membership of both groups changed over time, the connection between the two schools only grew in strength.

The program’s success can be attributed largely to our students, who gained many valuable life lessons throughout the process. They learned the significance of patience while helping the younger children sound out words, acquired skills in negotiating creative interpretations of the

rules of Snakes and Ladders, and mastered the art of motivating reluctant readers. To their credit, our boys demonstrated quick thinking in guiding their young charges in the right direction, and at times, proactively sought the advice of their teachers to devise a plan for addressing similar situations in the future.

Based on the high retention rate of BGS students in Reading Partners throughout the year, as well as the number of new students who joined when their cocurricular schedules allowed, it is evident that our boys have found this program to be enjoyable and rewarding. Thank you to the students and teachers of both schools who have ensured its success.

Mr Justin Shears Reading Partners Coordinator

Titration

On Saturday 27 May, 15 enthusiastic BGS chemistry students arrived bright and early at the University of Queensland to compete against other schools in the Australian National Chemical Analysis Competition.

It is a challenging, analytical competition that requires students to determine the unknown concentration of a weak acid in a solution using an acidbase titration.

The team of Years 11 and 12 Chemistry students trained

weekly during Term 1 and 2. Their ambition was to refine and perfect their practical analytical skills, ready to compete against other schools in Queensland.

On competition day, each team familiarised themselves with their new laboratory and equipment ahead of a gruelling 120-minute window to complete the titration with the highest precision and accuracy as possible. Teams used their mathematical skills to calculate the unknown concentration of their acid.

The accuracy of the result in a titration is measured by a quarter of a volume of a single drop of

solution or smaller. Needless to say, the competition was fierce.

Congratulations to the BGS team of Maxim Kuznetsov, Thomas Siemon and Matthew Purcell, who came third place against many other teams in Brisbane. All team members are to be congratulated on their excellent performance.

Students interested in participating in titration next year are encouraged to sign up. It is a great way to connect with other boys, learn more about chemistry and have fun.

Dr Kerry Benson Titration Coordinator

Science Extension

This year, students were extended beyond classroom learning with multiple external competition opportunities.

The outstanding student achievements indicate the study of science is robust and thriving at BGS. All eligible students should consider taking part in these highly challenging and rewarding opportunities next year.

Ms Noël Chan Acting Head of Science

National Olympiad Qualifying Exams –Chemistry and Physics

The National Olympiad Qualifying Exams, open to Years 10 and 11 students, serve as the initial stage in selecting the Australian Team for the International Science Olympiad across various disciplines. These rigorous twohour online exams cover advanced Year 12-level topics, extending beyond standard classroom learning. To enhance their chances of success, students dedicated themselves to weekly after-school

training sessions with Mr. Richard Tu (Chemistry) and Ms. Noël Chan (Physics) from March to August.

In 2023, 21 students participated in the Chemistry Qualifying Exam, and 17 in the Physics Qualifying Exam. Certificates are awarded based on ranking: the top 10 per cent earn High Distinction Certificates, the next 20 per cent earn Distinction Certificates, and the following 30 per cent earn Credit Certificates.

Notably, the Chemistry students achieved outstanding results with one high distinction, four distinctions, and eight credits. In Physics, we witnessed a strong cohort with two high distinctions, six distinctions, and six credits.

Special mention must go to James Brough who earned a place in the Australian Physics Olympiad Summer School in January 2024, signifying his position among the top 24 students in the nation. This marks a crucial step in his journey toward becoming a member of the 2024 Australian representative team.

James has accepted this offer and will participate in this highly intensive program, which covers the equivalent of firstyear university studies in physics. It serves as a remarkable head start for his future studies and career in science, marking a truly fantastic achievement.

Physics Olympiad

Back Row (L to R): Ms Noël Chan (Teacher), James Brough, Nathaniel Yu, Benjamin Li, Marcus Yeo, Jarrah Chien, Lucas Tan, Isaac Chua.

Front Row (L to R): Alexander Keir, Chris Zhu, Gordon Chen, Alex Leung, Aaron Wang, Jashin Premraj, Arun Shan.

Absent: Shaun Li, Christian Ma, Luke Saywell, Oliver Tham.

Chemistry Olympiad

Back Row (L to R): Jarrah Chien, Nathaniel Yu, Benjamin Li, Nick Silverston, Oliver Tu. Middle Row (L to R): Mr Richard Tu (Teacher), Aaron Wang, Alex Kim, Sebastian Hazzard, Samuel Chan, Daniel Luo.

Front Row (L to R): Neil Sarikwal, Arun Shan, Shaun Li, Jashin Premraj, Gordon Chen, Chris Zhu, Alexander Keir.

Absent: Christian Ma, Sean Huang, Jonathan Loh, Ryan Galgane.

Big Science Competition

In May, 66 students from Years 7 to 10 took the BSC, a 50-minute multiple-choice test assessing science knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

They excelled with 15 high distinctions, 25 distinctions and 13 credits, reflecting both student ability and the dedication of BGS Science teachers. BGS average scores consistently outperformed national and state standards in all criteria and year levels.

Junior Science Olympiad Exam

The JSO exam is a rigorous two-hour competition assessing science knowledge and problemsolving skills in Earth and Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

It's aimed at Years 7 to 10 students, with questions set at an advanced Year 10/early Year 11 level. The Australian Science Innovations uses it to select participants for their pathway programs.

In June, 52 BGS students from Years 7 to 10 took the JSO Exam, earning 12 high distinctions, nine distinctions, and 15 credit certificates.

Special mention goes to Lucas Qu in Year 8 and Yousuf Shakeel in Year 7 for both ranking in the Top 50 nationally in their respective year levels.

Pleasingly, Year 9 student Eugene Erng has been offered a place in the 2024 Junior Science Olympiad Academy, which is a national invitation-only online program for high performing students aged under 16.

Big Science Competition

Back Row (L to R): Shaun Li, Morris Grant, Finn Silverston, Isaac Chan, Nick Carroll, Thomas Scott, Alex Du, Lawrence Li.

Fourth Row (L to R): Aaron Wang, Lukas Liu, Mehtaab Singh, Sebastian Hazzard, Albert Lien, Hardik Bhutada, Benjamin Li, Sean Huang, Rohan Relan, Evan Ye.

Third Row (L to R): Harry Jiang, Joel Wu, Liam Liang, Rupert Drew, Gordon Chen, Lucas Lu, Adam Chua, Chris Zhu, Rishi Mehta, Colin Sun, Mahith Wijesooriya Mudiyanselage.

Second Row (L to R): Ms Noël Chan (Teacher), Nelson Wang, Jamie Watson, Ethan Cao, Severin Yong Gee, Jarrod Tan, Anoop Balasuiriya, Luke Allan, Dimitri He, Frederick Barrett.

Front Row (L to R): Zachy Yap, Lucas Qu, Henry Wang, Will Chin, Aroush Kothari, Terry Lee, Rohin Menon, Kusha Zareie, Lachlan Tan, Ian Ha, Daniel Kurian.

Absent: Shan Alam, Richie Butler, Jasper Chin Moody, Angus Clarke, William Gong, Tom Harris, Owen Huang, Avi Jha, Eugene Lee, Thor Loch-Wilkinson, Chris Nathan, Levi Phun, Saad Salman, Luke Saywell, Samriddh Srivastava, Nicholas Storey, John Wang, Max Wang.

Junior Science Olympiad

Back Row (L to R): Kusha Zareie, Jacky Tan, Eugene Erng, Nick Carroll, Rohan Relan, Benjamin Li, Albert Lien, Conor Broadley, Sean Huang, Sebastian Hazzard, Lukas Liu.

Third Row (L to R): Adam Chua, Evan Ye, Finn Silverston, Soham Kapur, Lawrence Li, Thomas Scott, Dennis Zhou, Aaron Wang, Mahith Wijesooriya Mudiyanselage, Shaun Li, Adam Ibrahim.

Second Row (L to R): Ms Noël Chan (Teacher), Severin Yong Gee, Yousuf Shakeel, Finnian Mann, Chris Zhu, Gordon Chen, Colin Sun, Andre Kwok, Lucas Lu, Terry Lee.

Front Row (L to R): Lucas Qu, Henry Fan, Shriyan Gurram, Aran Nallainathan, Deep Singh, Luke Allan, Kiren Senaratne, Rohin Menon, Jeeva Praveen, Theodore Lundqvist, Zachy Yap.

Absent: Anoop Balasuiriya, Jasper Chin Moody, Ian Ha, Alex Kim, Thor Loch-Wilkinson, Zhige Lu, Luke Saywell, Harry Tang, Jing Wong, Oscar Zhang.

GRPG

The Gender Respect Project Group is committed to creating a more inclusive and respectful community. Our initiatives focus on understanding equality, fostering respectful relationships, promoting leadership, encouraging healthy masculinity and embracing diversity. Throughout the year, our active involvement in various projects allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the gender-

based inequalities that continue to exist in our communities.

One noteworthy event that contributed to our understanding was the International Women's Day Luncheon. Here, we learned about these inequalities, with the aim of raising awareness and fostering positive change among our peers.

At the beginning of the year, we embarked on our journey with a guest from RizeUp, who provided invaluable insights into the harsh realities of domestic violence in our communities.

Equipped with this knowledge and driven by our commitment, we spent Term 3 diligently raising funds for the RizeUp Home Program. Our efforts included selling Freddo frogs and lollies, culminating in a raffle featuring two giant 10kg Cadbury bars of chocolate.

Through these endeavours, we successfully financed a home fit-out for a family in need, creating a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by domestic violence.

Going beyond fundraising, we created the "Broadening the

Gender Respect Project Group

Bandwidth" display, an informative campaign promoting healthy masculinity and diversity. Through collaborative efforts, we challenged stereotypes and encouraged authenticity, inspiring everyone to embrace their true selves.

Additionally, we established a connection with White Ribbon, a global social movement dedicated to ending men's violence against women. During one of our weekly meetings, we had the opportunity to engage with Alex Conway, White Ribbon's Men’s Engagement partner, to gain insights into the organisation's mission and explore ways our group could further our understanding and involvement in this cause.

As a result, two of our members, Tom Donald and Arron McKenzie were chosen as the Queensland representatives for a significant Round Table initiative organised by White Ribbon.

This initiative focused on creating resources aimed at teaching boys and young men about the importance of respect in relationships.

In addition to these efforts, we proudly supported Wear It Purple Day by wearing purple ties or bowties, further demonstrating

our commitment to promoting inclusivity and respect within our school community.

While we may hold diverse opinions shaped by our unique perspectives, we firmly believe that empathy, respect, and a commitment to non-discrimination will always remain integral aspects of who we are at BGS.

Ms Philippa Douglas Director of Student Wellbeing Programs

Maths Extension

This year, Brisbane Grammar School students have achieved outstanding results in Mathematics competitions. A significant number of students participated in various competitions, with many invited to participate in prestigious

selective competitions and mathematical training. Additionally, a small group of students dedicated their Thursday afternoons to furthering their mathematical skills in the Years 9 to 12 Maths Extension Club.

Mathematical Competition Results

Congratulations to the following students for their exceptional performance in Mathematical competitions this year. In addition, 17 students participated in the Australian Intermediate Mathematics Olympiad; however, the results weren’t available at time of print.

Ms Rebecca Mills Teacher

Australian Mathematical Olympiad Committee

Senior Contest and School of Excellence (Junior Stream)

Place Name

Bronze

Dennis Zhou ( Year 10)

Australian Mathematics Competition Award Name

Best in School/Prize Aaron Wang (Year 10)

Prizes Benjamin Li (Year 10)

Prizes Dennis Zhou (Year 10)

Prizes Henry Wang (Year 7)

High Distinction Jaden Teow (Year 12 )

High Distinction Isaac Chua (Year 11)

High Distinction Daniel Luo (Year 11)

High Distinction Manoli Samios (Year 11)

High Distinction Oliver Schnitzerling (Year 11)

High Distinction Arun Shan (Year 11)

High Distinction Gordon Chen (Year 10)

High Distinction Tony Deng (Year 9)

High Distinction Oliver Mellick (Year 9)

High Distinction Eric Su (Year 9)

High Distinction Colin Sun (Year 9)

High Distinction Yifan Ye (Year 9)

High Distinction Charles Zhang (Year 9)

High Distinction Johan Zhang (Year 9)

High Distinction Frederick Barrett (Year 8)

High Distinction Alfie Bennett Hill (Year 8)

High Distinction Alexander Jiang (Year 8)

Maths Team Challenge

Place Names

Second Place Intermediate Team Gordon Chen (Year 10), Benjamin Li (Year 10), Chris Zhu (Year 10), Rohan Goel (Year 9), Johan Zhang (Year 9)

Third Place Intermediate Team Shaun Li (Year 10), Sam Ong (Year 10), Aaron Wang (Year 10), Guan-Ao Ma (Year 9), Oliver Mellick (Year 9)

The University of Queensland and Queensland Association of Mathematics Teachers Problem Solving Competition

Place

Name

Second Place David Sun (Year 12)

Second Place Benjamin Li (Year 10)

High Commendation Aaron Wang (Year 10)

High Commendation Chris Zhu (Year 10)

High Commendation Dennis Zhou (Year 10)

High Commendation Eric Su (Year 9)

High Commendation Yifan Ye (Year 9)

High Commendation Wayne Cheung (Year 8)

High Commendation Lucas Qu (Year 8)

High Commendation Jacky Tan (Year 8)

High Commendation Lawrence Li (Year 7)

High Commendation Fergus Liu (Year 7)

High Commendation Yunze Cheng (Year 7)

AMT Maths Challenge

High Distinction Oliver Mellick (Year 9)

High Distinction Johan Zhang (Year 9)

Distinction

Gordon Chen (Year 10)

Distinction Eugene Erng (Year 9)

Distinction Rohan Goel (Year 9)

Distinction

Guan-Ao Ma (Year 9)

Distinction Rishi Mehta (Year 9)

Distinction Owen Huang (Year 8)

Distinction Levi Phun (Year 8)

Distinction Alex Smith (Year 8)

Distinction Jacky Tan (Year 8)

Distinction Malakai Wong (Year 7)

PI Recital Competition Place

First Place

Name

Edward Gu (Year 6) – new BGS record 266 digits.

Second Place Alex Du (Year 8)

Culture

Music | Drama | Visual Art

Music

2023 has been a year in which the Music Department has provided a great deal of colour and variety to the life of BGS. Music has the unique ability of connecting with the emotions of those who make it, as well as with those that listen to it. In fact, it can turn an ordinary day or event into one that is vibrant and alive. This has not only happened in obvious ways, on stage and at school events, but also in subtle, easily missed moments. We celebrate our incredible student musicians and the dedicated music staff who support them.

As always, Grammar in Concert was a highlight. This year’s theme was Destinations, with our most experienced ensembles taking the audience on a magical journey

around the world. From the opening scene featuring the Symphonic Band’s surprise entrance of Waltzing Matilda, to the massed finale, where hundreds of boys sang and played their hearts out, the audience was mesmerised. Other highlights included the Chamber Strings transporting us to Europe, the Big Band’s spirited celebration of all things American with their New York set (not to mention Music Captain Tharuka Perera’s rendition of New York New York) and GVE’s performance of Hamilton’s highlights (with Lachie Elliott’s memorable portrayal of King George). It was a terrific night.

The Term 3 themed concerts, Heroes & Villains, Australia and Latin Fiesta captured everyone’s attention. These and other term concerts highlighted the amazing development within the music

program. More boys than ever before are involved in curricular music; to such an extent that a new intermediate band, the Benjamin Band, was formed in Semester 2 to meet the growing need. Named after Old Boy Arthur Benjamin, who was renowned as a creator of band music, the band did the name proud, thanks to our new Principal Brass teacher David Cribb in charge. Term 4 ushered in a Festival of Music, taking four concerts to get through all of the ensembles. There were many highlights, but a standout was Sze Yong Ng performance of a selfcomposed piano concerto. Sing & Swing saw hundreds of people gather for a relaxing afternoon of instrumental and vocal jazz. While Lessons & Carols brought the year to a conclusion in its normal spectacular fashion.

BGS Music starred on the national stage with our Grammarphones and Chamber Choir performing as part of the Pemulwuy National Male Voice Festival. Musicians and audiences gathered from around Australia at BGS and BGGS for a weekend of outstanding male singing and our boys did us proud. In a similarly collaborative way, our string players continued to make BGS a hub of musical excellence by hosting four string festivals with players from all around the region involved.

As always though, the true highlights are the ones we didn’t necessarily see. The smile on the face of a young musician as he overcame a technical challenge and made his instrument truly shine.

It was the satisfaction felt by our Year 5 boys as they embraced a brand-new instrument as part of the Immersion Program.

It was the increasing number of boys who discovered their creative voice by composing their own music and then performing it. It is the deep appreciation shown by the student body when they are blown away by the talent of a peer when they perform on assembly. We celebrate the big events and the small ones too. We honour the music staff who make these musical dreams happen, and we congratulate the talented musicians of BGS who have made 2023 a year to remember.

Mr Peter Ingram Head of Music

Old Boy Arthur Benjamin (1911)

Grammar Philharmonic Orchestra

Back Row (L to R): Jenson Harding, Jax Beikoff, Shubh Punj, Oliver Graham, Theodore Andreatidis, Oscar Kim, Michael Wang, Nicholas Bade, Arnav Thapar, Hayden Scholes.

Fifth Row (L to R): Ethan Chen, Braiden Chen, Thomas Lou, Morris Grant, Joshua Brand, Joseph Arthur, Jack Van der Westhuizen, Rishi Mehta, Jasper Chin Moody, Henry Liu, Leo Hostiadi.

Fourth Row (L to R): Samriddh Srivastava, Maxwell Miu, Eric Chen, Peter Hu, Alex Fu, Euro Kim, Jack Love, Thomas Fullagar, Zac Wrigley, Sachin Nanda, Luka Babnik, Hamish Smyth.

Third Row (L to R): Ethan Koch, Jack Gorry, Alex Wong, Yunze Cheng, Brayden Huo, Alex Chen, Isaac Doan, Ian Lin, Bokai Zhang, Terry Lee, Ben Wong, Charles Zhang, Danny Zhong.

Second Row (L to R): Ms Amy Phillips (Assistant Conductor), Oliver Chin Moody, Aiden Lee, Jason Shi, Ben Lambert, Patrick Carroll, Ferrell Dong, Malakai Wong, Isaac Chuang, Frank Li, Jamie Ma, Dr Philippa Robinson (Conductor).

Front Row (L to R): Henry Lee, Aaron Cheng, Ethan Kao, Ryan Ding, Ian Ha, Dimitri Zou, Theodore Lundqvist, Arun Nanda, Eric Su, Arthur Kim, Christopher Lee, Lewis Zhu, Daniel Kurian.

Absent: Ethan Huang, Cavel Leong, Sam Margetts, Luca Waterhouse.

Grammarphones

Back Row (L to R): Nick Silverston, James Topping, Sam Long, Jollie Window, Connor Fitzpatrick. Middle Row (L to R): Mr Michael Allport (Accompanist), Andrew Beckingsale, Rahul Kumar, Matthew Young, Nhan Nguyen, Tom Chan, Mr Peter Ingram (Conductor).

Front Row (L to R): Chris Yesberg, Thomas Wu, Liam Campbell, Tharuka Perera, James Fearon, Benjamin La, Nicholas Love, Sathya Gururajan.

Absent: Xavier Karmel.

Grammar Symphony Orchestra

Back Row (L to R): Ben Reinke, Jollie Window, Benjamin Li, Arthur Hames, Matthew Young, Nathaniel Yu, Marcus Yeo.

Seventh Row (L to R): Ed Cooper, Lucas Bell, Tom Rutter, Alexander Macfarlane, Jeffery Jiang, Ethan Tiong, Lachlan Lee, Max Gao, Simson Thomas, Niklas Dark.

Sixth Row (L to R): Harry Beirne, Tom Chan, Oliver Cavallo Brittain, Michael Beetham, Theo Chan, Jacob Coburn, Jarrah Chien, Eamman Conomos, Daniel Hill, James Brough, Christopher Lui.

Fifth Row (L to R): Sam Long, Kiran Patel, Sze Yong Ng, Tharuka Perera, Sean Huang, David Sun, Aowen Ding, Will Yuen, Dalton Lee, Isaac Taylor, Oliver Waterhouse, Nhan Nguyen.

Fourth Row (L to R): Matthew Wong, Daniel Luo, Eric Yoon, Dehan Wickramasekera, Eugene Erng, Lewis Harvey, Nicholas Love, Alex Leung, Lachlan Aleksiuk, Maxey Tho, Ben Bryant, Chris Zhu.

Third Row (L to R): Leon Qin, Daniel Ahn, Daniel Zhang, Lucas Lu, Ethan Ai, Adam Chua, Blaire Xu, Leo Hostiadi, Bowen Zhang, Joseph Huang, Nicholas Shan, Ethan Hussey, Christian Ho.

Second Row (L to R): Mr Stephen Chin (Conductor), Arthur Young, Justin Chan, Isaac Chua, Lachlan Leow, Dylan Paschkewitz, Nic Carter, Ryan Philpot, Michael Bryan, Keeran Chang, Alexander Scott, Ms Alison Harbottle (Assistant Conductor).

Front Row (L to R): Timmy Ray, Ferrell Dong, Aiden Ng, Severin Yong Gee, Chris Yesberg, Aiden Xiao, Joe Yu, Dimitri He, Cormac Prescott, Eric Li, Aiden Kim, Michael Cheng, Chia-Heng Lin.

Absent: Julian Burcham, Samuel Chan, Brandon Chien, Joseph Simonetta.

Row (L to R): David Yu, Rahul Kumar, Connor Fitzpatrick, Sam Long, James Topping, Nhan Nguyen, Andrew Beckingsale, Matthew Young, Tharuka Perera.

Third Row (L to R): Keeran Chang, Omar Abiad, Liam Campbell, Vikram Kumar, James Fearon, Matthew Beckingsale, Benjamin La, Harry Beirne, Nicholas Love, Michael Bryan.

Second Row (L to R): Ms Ruani Dias-Jayasinha (Conductor), Sharon Sundar, Alisha Yu, Jacqui Trappett, Clare O’Quinn, Samyra Phutela, Emily Wells, Caitlin Trappett, Renee Liang, Scout Sommerfeld, Mr Peter Ingram (Conductor).

Front Row (L to R): Ayisha del Rosario, Eloise Turkovic, Shinie Gu, Ruby Logan, Molly Lynch, Sara Wright, Iha Agrawal, Shreeya Patel, Claudia Wallwork, Deepika Bogahawatta.

Absent: Sathya Gururajan, Xavier Karmel, Eloise Christie.

Back Row (L to R): Flynn Travis, Frederick Barrett, Lachlan Kappler, Hamish Napper, Ben Waller, Chester Hastie, Oscar Cao, Ben Davis.

Sixth Row (L to R): Leo Koch, Fraser Bell, Alex Coursodon, Edward Liao, Ilan Finn, Lachlan Bade, Ben Quinlan, Jayden Ma, Marcus Tian.

Fifth Row (L to R): Eric Su, Oliver Chin Moody, Alexander Mego-Webb, Lachlan Ho, Ned Wilson, Vincent Hu, Max Bromet, Aiden Lee, Jamie Ma, Ian Ha.

Fourth Row (L to R): Alex Raymond, Elijah Rodins, Maayan Nallainathan, Daniel Zhang, Sanjay Selvarajan, Isaac Zhang, Xavier Coyle, Vir Vasant, Richard Kamberovic, Timmy Ray, Joshua Rodins.

Third Row (L to R): Chace Zheng, Aidan Shen, Ted Macfarlane, Charlie Carew, Everett McCarthy, Charles Allan, Dimitri Zou, Frazer Singleton, Thomas Jonsson, Kiran Kumar, Ryan Ding, Angus Bellamy.

Second Row (L to R): Miss Bec Thomas (Conductor), Connor Kua, Lachlan Muir, William Moynihan, Zachary Vasta, Zerui Wu, Jensen Xiong, Louis Sampson, George Klumpes, Henry Maguire, Zachy Yap, Reuben Martin, Yevin De Silva, Ms Carly Wilson (Ensemble Assistant).

Front Row (L to R): Joshua Smith, Marcus Huo, Eshan Patel, Brandon Wan, Jackson Dacron, Alec Hewson, Henry Beebe, Theodore Moore, Jack Grigg, Anderson Ngai, Oscar Law, Daniel Bahri, Jacques Ha.

Absent: Ms Claire Brennan (Accompanist), Joshua Fletcher, Soren Fripp, Eddie Poll, Louis Shorten, Bryan Sun.

Grammar Singers

Back

Vocal Group

Chamber Choir

Back Row (L to R): Max Bromet, Ned Wilson, Lachlan Kappler, Ben Waller, Chester Hastie, Lachlan Bade, Lachlan Ho, Oliver Chin Moody.

Middle Row (L to R): Miss Bec Thomas (Conductor), Everett McCarthy, Ian Ha, Eric Su, Daniel Zhang, Jamie Ma, Sanjay Selvarajan, Richard Kamberovic, Elijah Rodins, Isaac Zhang.

Front Row (L to R): Jacques Ha, Oscar Law, Zachy Yap, Thomas Jonsson, Chace Zheng, Kiran Kumar, Zachary Vasta, Louis Sampson, Marcus Huo, Joshua Smith.

Absent: Mr Michael Allport (Accompanist), Bryan Sun.

Grammar Vocal Ensemble

Back Row (L to R): James Fearon, James Topping, Nick Silverston, Jollie Window, Sam Long, Lachie Elliott, Matthew Young, Arthur Hames, Connor Fitzpatrick, Dan Miller.

Fourth Row (L to R): Charlie Fuller, David Yu, Rahul Kumar, Andrew Beckingsale, Tom Chan, Matthew Beckingsale, Eamman Conomos, Harry Beirne, Nhan Nguyen, Ed Cooper, Benjamin La.

Third Row (L to R): Jacob Blanch, Enoch Chan, Pascal Khosrotehrani, Isaac Chan, Ethan Chen, Tharuka Perera, Vikram Kumar, Henry Ballentine, Liam Campbell, Nicholas Love, Manoli Samios, Armand Hamilton, Lukas Liu.

Second Row (L to R): Mr Michael Allport (Accompanist), Chris Yesberg, Michael Bryan, Andrew Do, Nicholas Shan, Jasper Chin Moody, Anthony Samios, Luke Zhang, Alex Fu, Matthew Amato, Eric Chen, Mr Peter Ingram (Conductor).

Front Row (L to R): Ferrell Dong, Jason Zhao, Harry Chang, Alexander Scott, Keeran Chang, Sathya Gururajan, Thomas Wu, Liam Liang, Bokai Zhang, Andreas Athanasiou, Ben Wong, Samriddh Srivastava, Albert Sham.

Absent: Omar Abiad, Luke Allen, Avi Jha, Xavier Karmel, Will Keech, Kevin Lee, James Lollback, Tom Owen, Keshav Siraparapu, Luca Waterhouse, Michael Wong.

Grammar Chamber Strings

Back Row (L to R): Oliver Cavallo Brittain, Lachlan Lee, Nathaniel Yu, Julian Burcham, Jollie Window, Marcus Yeo, Ethan Tiong, Jeffery Jiang.

Third Row (L to R): Isaac Taylor, Sze Yong Ng, Alex Leung, Christopher Lui, Max Gao, Theo Chan, David Sun, Dalton Lee, Jarrah Chien.

Second Row (L to R): Mr Stephen Chin (Conductor), Joseph Huang, Isaac Chua, Nicholas Love, Matthew Wong, Daniel Luo, Ben Bryant, Chris Zhu, Adam Chua, Blaire Xu.

Front Row (L to R): Chia-Heng Lin, Keeran Chang, Dimitri He, Lachlan Leow, Dylan Paschkewitz, Nicholas Shan, Joe Yu, Jovan Yen, Aiden Xiao, Aiden Kim. Absent: Christian Ho, Joseph Simonetta.

Grammar Symphonic Band

Back Row (L to R): Alexander Macfarlane, James Murray, Ed Thomas, Archie Wong, Andrew Bracher, Sam Long, James Topping, Ben Reinke, Tom Rutter, Niklas Dark, Dan Miller.

Third Row (L to R): David Yu, Allen Liu, Tharuka Perera, Eamman Conomos, Ed Cooper, James Fearon, Daniel Hill, Harry Beirne, Kiran Patel, Simson Thomas.

Second Row (L to R): Mr David Cribb (Conductor), Maxey Tho, Eric Yoon, Alex Peters, James Butler, Oliver Waterhouse, James Brough, Jay Peterson, Dehan Wickramasekera, Rohan Morris, Alex Fu.

Front Row (L to R): Chris Yesberg, Jace Ramalingam, Henry Gao, Leon Qin, Lewis Harvey, William Pendleton, Nic Carter, Elliot Chiang, Luke Telford, Alexander Lay, Cormac Prescott.

Absent: Brandon Chien, Nicholas Howarth, Will Neilson, Oliver Tu.

Back Row (L to R): Charlie Fuller, Harry Beirne, Matthew Beckingsale, Henry Ballentine, Vikram Kumar.

Middle Row (L to R): Eric Chen, Matthew Amato, Jasper Chin Moody, Enoch Chan, Ethan Chen, Anthony Samios, Andrew Do.

Front Row (L to R): Ferrell Dong, Samriddh Srivastava, Bokai Zhang, Liam Liang, Michael Bryan, Keeran Chang, Alexander Scott, Harry Chang.

Absent: Ben Davis, Kevin Lee, Alexander Redhead, Luca Waterhouse.

Senior Percussion Ensemble

Back Row (L to R): Mr Lucas Gordon (Conductor), Harry Beirne, Matthew Young, Ocean Xia, Benjamin Li, Kiran Patel, Jay Peterson.

Front Row (L to R): Matthew Wong, Bowei Chen, Sze Yong Ng, Oliver Tu, Alex Peters, Lucas Lu, Dennis Zhou.

Absent: Nicholas Howarth, Paul Nilsen, Simson Thomas.

Back Row (L to R): Theodore Andreatidis, Oscar Kim, Hayden Scholes, Jenson Harding.

Middle Row (L to R): Bokai Zhang, Maxwell Miu, Lachlan Aleksiuk, Samuel Chan, Will Yuen, Joseph Arthur, Bowen Zhang.

Front Row (L to R): Ian Ha, Danny Zhong, Ethan Chen, Alex Chen, Sachin Nanda, Yunze Cheng, Jamie Ma, Frank Li.

Absent: Ms Alison Harbottle (Conductor), Cavel Leong, Charles Zhang, Dimitri Zou.

Grammar Voices

Tartini Strings

Back Row (L to R): Thomas Fullagar, Peter Hu, Morris Grant, Braiden Chen, Oliver Graham, Thomas Lou, Henry Liu, Jack Love.

Middle Row (L to R): Ms Amy Phillips (Conductor), Jason Shi, Jack Gorry, Luka Babnik, Isaac Doan, Ethan Huang, Ian Lin, Hamish Smyth, Ethan Koch. Front Row (L to R): Henry Lee, Ethan Kao, Christopher Lee, Theodore Lundqvist, Aiden Lee, Ben Lambert, Arun Nanda, Arthur Kim, Lewis Zhu, Daniel Kurian. Absent: Isaac Chuang.

Back Row (L to R): Clement P.H. Lau, Benjamin Searle, Claude Stonell, Albert Lien, Hudson McCarthy, Michael Tsai, Nicholas Blanch. Middle Row (L to R): Kai Liang, Malakai Wong, Horace Zhou, Chris Li, Gabriel Zheng, Max Gatehouse, Jordan Le, Tom Smith.

Front Row (L to R): Oscar Law, Alec Hewson, Max McHutchison, Ephraim Zhao, Jayden Lu, Gabriel Levy, Zerui Wu, Yevin De Silva, Kyan Lee.

Absent: Ms Alison Harbottle (Conductor), Avi Jha, Felix Li, Jason Ma, Kingsley Schliebs, Joshua Spiez.

Guarneri Strings

Back Row (L to R): Michael Beetham, Jacob Coburn, Nhan Nguyen, Matthew Young, Arthur Hames, Lucas Bell, Tom Chan, Daniel Hill.

Middle Row (L to R): Mr Stephen Chin (Conductor), Lachlan Leow, Leo Hostiadi, Jarrah Chien, Aowen Ding, Sean Huang, Eugene Erng, Daniel Ahn, Eric Li.

Front Row (L to R): Timmy Ray, Aiden Ng, Alexander Scott, Arthur Young, Ryan Philpot, Justin Chan, Michael Bryan, Severin Yong Gee, Michael Cheng, Ferrell Dong.

Stradivari Strings

Corelli Consort

Row (L to R): Jason Tan, Nicholas Bade, Jeremy Wallis, Jasper Chin

Middle Row (L to R): Isaac Doan, Om Thaker, Henry Duffield, Euro Kim, Zac Wrigley, Arthur

Front Row (L to R): Aaron Cheng, Mahin Singh, James Beebe, Henry Chen, Ethan Ngan, Jack Gorry, Ryan Ding, Ryan Lee.

Absent: Ms Alison Harbottle (Conductor), Joshua Fletcher, Eli Holley, Leon Huang.

Back Row (L to R): Isaac Doan (Senior Leader), Owen Huang, David Sun (Senior Leader), Luke Allen, Nicholas Bourne, Thomas Fullagar.

Middle Row (L to R): Ms Amy Phillips (Conductor), William Creighton, Aaryan Jagannathan, Rohin Menon, Jayden Yeh, Shriyan Gurram, Jayden Ma.

Front Row (L to R): Aedan Perel, Chace Zheng, Ben Earnshaw, Justin Wang, Sebastian Sneddon, Archie Quinlan, Ryan Yu, Ludwig Menck.

Absent: Mr Matthew Ting (Assistant Conductor), Alex Coates.

Back Row (L to R): Alexander Ha, Joshua Brand, Hamish Ellerman, Alex Finch, Noah Wu.

Middle Row (L to R): Ms Amy Phillips (Conductor), Will Yuen (Senior Leader), Richie Butler, Colin Sun, Praj Saini, Hugo Liberatore, Aiden Xiao (Senior Leader), Benjamin Li (Senior Leader).

Front Row (L to R): Jacques Ha, Herrick Zhou, Jayden Lin, Daniel Zhang, Jayden Lee, Vincent Hu, Richard Kamberovic, Henry Beebe, Curtis Kruger. Absent: Hayden Huang, Samuel Prasad.

Locatelli Strings

Back

Moody.

Chen, Jerry Zhang.

Paganini Strings

Vivaldi Strings

Basie Jazz Band

Back Row (L to R): Mr David Cribb (Conductor), Hamish Napper, Jasper Chin Moody, Hudson McCarthy, Tim Waller, Guan-Ao Ma, Ethan Chen, Elliot Morris. Front Row (L to R): William French, Dougal Smyth, Patrick Carroll, Callum Hodgson, Alan Yu, Rory McGlennon, Lewie Prescott, Jayden Ma, Orlando Dunn-Mura. Absent: Derek Feng, Hayden Huang, Vasco Peguicha, Xavier Walsh.

Grammar Big Band

Back Row (L to R): Tom Rutter, Sam Long, Will Greene, James Topping. Middle Row (L to R): Dr Philippa Robinson (Conductor), Dan Miller, Ed Cooper, David Yu, Daniel Hill, James Fearon, Harry Beirne. Front Row (L to R): Jace Ramalingam, Ben Bryant, Stephen Kyprios, Oliver Waterhouse, Tharuka Perera, Alexander Lay, Dehan Wickramasekera, Chris Yesberg. Absent: Elliot Chiang.

Parker Jazz Band

Back Row (L to R): Mr David Cribb (Conductor), Xavier Lin, Harry Beirne, Matthew Young, Archie Wong, Samuel Hains, Joshua Brand. Front Row (L to R): Liem Dang, Joshua Liu, Gordon Tsai, Ethan Hussey, Armand Hamilton, Ryan Philpot, Alexander Keir, Cormac Prescott. Absent: Zahran Haque, Lewis Harvey, Ethan Huang, Noah Lauder, Cavel Leong, Luke Telford.

James

Back Row (L to R): Mr Lucas Gordon (Conductor), Cameron McArdle, Yunze Cheng, Ben Davis, Manura Gallage, Oscar Martin, Edward Thai.

Row (L to R): Zachy Yap, Louis Shorten, Julian Hsu, Max Bromet, George Oliver, Arun Nanda, Fergus Liu, Angus Reddie. Absent: Advaith Jarugula, Adi Kolur.

Back Row (L to R): Daoson Wu, Yousuf Shakeel, Mason Lee, John Wang, Ira Adib, Ben Bendell, Jack Mountford, Eugene Lee, Thomas Van der Westhuizen. Middle Row (L to R): Mr David Cribb (Conductor), Dougal Smyth, Henry Liu, Oliver Elphinston, Jing Wong, Prabhav Purushothaman, Aarith Naik, Magnus Hansen, Oliver Chin Moody, Oliver Hoole.

Front Row (L to R): Riday Mehta, Reuben Martin, Frazer Singleton, Edward Gu, Martin Chang, Hugo Wilkinson, Lucas Wang, Lachlan Neilson, Frederik Epari. Absent: Rohan Aiahla Reddy, Jacky Chang, Vincent Hu, Francis Wallwork.

Morrison Jazz Band

Back Row (L to R): Dr Philippa Robinson (Conductor), Jasper Chin Moody, Max Nakasato, Tony Meng, Andrew Bade, Daniel Millar, James Lollback, Ethan Ai.

Front Row (L to R): Terry Lee, Henry Lilley, Rishi Mehta, Asher Levy, Luke Zhang, Arun Shan, Zac Wrigley, Om Thaker, Alex Wong.

Absent:

Brough, Benjamin Buck, Mason Gao, Xavier Karmel.

Junior Band

Front

Benjamin Concert Band

Flute Ensemble

L to R: Miss Abi Riley (Conductor), William Pendleton, Isaac Chan, Eric Yoon, Eric Su. Absent: Nic Carter, Brandon Chien, Christian Waterhouse.

Clarinet Ensemble

L to R: Mrs Aileen Bryant (Conductor), Samriddh Srivastava, Ethan Ai, Sam Long, Eamman Conomos, Alex Fu, Ben Wong. Absent: James Brough, Will Neilson, Ben Reinke.

Saxophone Ensemble

L to R: Mrs Aileen Bryant (Conductor), Alexander Lay, Dan Miller, Sam Long, James Topping, Daniel Hill. Absent: James Brough, James Butler.

Double Wind Quintet

Back Row (L to R): Ms Natasha Kalous (Conductor), Leon Qin, Alexander Macfarlane, Henry Gao, Justin Tran.

Front Row (L to R): Ferrell Dong, Eric Chen, Jacky Chang, Brayden Huo, Anderson Ngai.

Junior Percussion Ensemble

L to R: Elvis Wu, Ziggy Arumugam, Xavier Rhodes, Oliver Hoole. Absent: Mr Phil Usher (Conductor), Gabriel Levy, Hamish Maybury, Adrian Sumano Liu, Edward Thomas.

Boom Percussion Ensemble

Back Row (L to R): Mr Lucas Gordon (Conductor), Oliver Dauber, Sebastian Hazzard, Luke Carter, Luke Zhang, Matt Petersen, Arun Shan.

Front Row (L to R): Malakai Wong, Ruka Hoole, Jack Mountford, Daniel Zhang, Jason Yee, Matthew Wu, Patrick Carroll, Daniel Zhang. Absent: Luca Waterhouse, Orrey Xia.

Absent:

Crash Percussion Ensemble

Back Row (L to R): Elliott Gillman, Ray Yee, Jacob Matthews, Joel Wu.

Front Row (L to R): Nelson Wang, Marcus Ning, Ethan Liang, James Worthley, Charles Nelson, Thomas Van der Westhuizen, Lachlan Tan. Absent: Mr Phil Usher (Conductor), Leo Battaglia, Aaron Cheng, William Chou, Frederick Vaughan.

Williams Concert Band

Back Row (L to R): James Lollback, Joel Stay, Tony Meng, Tim Waller, Alexander Cook, Henry Mellick, Shubh Punj.

Fourth Row (L to R): Elliot Morris, Daniel Hu, Kevin Lee, Justin Tran, Guan-Ao Ma, Ethan Chen, Julien Anderson, Asher Levy.

Third Row (L to R): Samriddh Srivastava, Hamish Napper, William Gong, Om Thaker, Jason Yee, Jacky Chang, George Barnes, Eric Chen, Levi Phun.

Second Row (L to R): Miss Abi Riley (Assistant Conductor), Pravit Vinaychander, Lewie Prescott, Brayden Huo, Ruka Hoole, Harry Chang, Henry Lilley, Patrick Carroll, Ferrell Dong, Ms Christy Dykes (Conductor).

Front Row (L to R): Anderson Ngai, Zachy Yap, Kayden Kyoung, Xavier Walsh, Charlie Guy, Evan Li, Henry Fan, Callum Walsh, Oliver Chin Moody, William French, Vasco Peguicha.

Nick Kennedy, Charles Tham.

Holst Concert Band

Back Row (L to R): Callum Hodgson, William Peters, Lawrence Li, Lukas Liu, Hudson McCarthy, William McDade, Oliver Lynch, Luca Porfyriou, Ben Waller, Charlton Parr, Priyan Bhende.

Third Row (L to R): Harry Hajkowicz, Jack Stafford, Rory McGlennon, Frederick Vaughan, Lachlan Kappler, Oliver Cook, Joshua Liu, Lucas Lu, Frederick Barrett, Mark Dalziel, Kusha Zareie.

Second Row (L to R): Mrs Aileen Bryant (Conductor), Atti Kath, Lucas Tran, Ethan Bester, Jack Braben, Aran Nallainathan, Jayden Ma, Yashneel Prasad, Louis Filei, Leo Koch, Oliver Craig, Henry Wang.

Front Row (L to R): Aedan Perel, Aaron Cheng, Josh Skinner, Kiran Kumar, Gabriel Levy, Orlando Dunn-Mura, Isaac Zhang, Ryan Yu, Zachy Yap, Anderson Han, William Chou.

Absent: Mr Glenn Schaffer (Assistant Conductor), Prashan Dematagoda.

Grainger Concert Band

Back Row (L to R): Josh Smith, Owen Begley, Rahul Kumar, Alexander Macfarlane, Ray Yee, Arnav Thapar, Michael Wang, Samuel Hains, Daniel Millar, Nick Carroll.

Third Row (L to R): Matt Petersen, Armand Hamilton, Max Nakasato, Luke Carter, Gordon Tsai, Jax Beikoff, Vikram Kumar, Isaac Chan, Joshua Brand, Rohan Morris, Rishi Mehta.

Second Row (L to R): Dr Philippa Robinson (Conductor), Benjamin Buck, Arun Shan, Zac Wrigley, Sam Ong, Ethan Ai, Jack Van der Westhuizen, Jerry Li, Gordon Chen, Ethan Hussey.

Front Row (L to R): Freddie Chang, Nikhail Wijesekera, Alex Wong, Terry Lee, Jace Ramalingam, Joshua Liu, Xavier Lin, Samriddh Srivastava, Ben Wong, Liem Dang, Eric Su.

Absent: Ian Chow, Jeric Gao, Zahran Haque, Xavier Karmel, Noah Lauder, Cavel Leong, Sam Margetts, Jonathan Minchinton, Thomas Ruddell, Christian Waterhouse, Luca Waterhouse.

Concert Band

Back Row (L to R): Sriram Potluri, Thomas Isles, Dhilan Varsani, Lucas Tian, Flynn Symons, Jarrod Tan, Patrick Ellis, Owen Meeking. Middle Row (L to R): Mrs Aileen Bryant (Conductor), Evan Li, Fraser Bell, Emmett Hartmann, Edward Liao, Luke Wang, Prabhav Purushothaman, Sebastian McBride Malaquias, Jason Shi.

Front Row (L to R): Elvis Wu, Tristan Luk, Angus Nieh, Jack Swayne, Josh Margetts, Inness Shannon, Ethan Jowsey, Yevin De Silva, James Zhang. Absent: Mr Glenn Schaffer (Assistant Conductor), Rishan Mudaliar, Shiv Punj, Max Stringer.

Year 12 Musicians

Back Row (L to R): Rahul Kumar, Ben Reinke, Jonathan Minchinton, Tim Waller, Ed Thomas, Tom Rutter, James Fearon.

Third Row (L to R): Monte Tilse, Daniel Hill, Oliver Cavallo Brittain, Jacob Coburn, James Murray, Simson Thomas, Andrew Beckingsale, Christopher Lui, David Sun. Second Row (L to R): Liam Campbell, Sze Yong Ng, Dalton Lee, Tobias Dunglison, Tharuka Perera, David Yu, Kiran Patel, Oliver Waterhouse, Isaac Taylor, Stephen Kyprios.

Front Row (L to R): Ritvik Karmakar, Jovan Yen, Elliot Chiang, Ben Bryant, Thomas Kay, Leon Qin, Matthew Wong, Lachlan Leow, Sathya Gururajan.

Sousa

Music Performance Awards

BRASS

BEGINNER B

First Place Aarith Naik (Year 7) Trombone

Second Place Arun Nanda (Year 6) Euphonium

Third Place Prabhav Purushothaman (Year 6) French Horn

BEGINNER A

First Place Francis Wallwork (Year 7) Trumpet

Second Place Reuben Martin (Year 5) Trombone

Third Place Ethan Bester (Year 7) Trombone

Highly Commended Oliver Hoole (Year 8) Euphonium

INTERMEDIATE B

First Place Henry Lilley (Year 7) Trumpet

Second Place Daniel Hu (Year 7) Trumpet

Third Place Guan-Ao Ma (Year 9) Trombone

Highly Commended Jack Stafford (Year 7) Tuba

INTERMEDIATE A

First Place Samuel Hains (Year 11) Trumpet

Second Place Joshua Liu (Year 10) Trumpet

Third Place Armand Hamilton (Year 9) Trumpet

Highly Commended Liem Dang (Year 10) Trumpet

ADVANCED B

First Place

Noah Lauder (Year 10) Euphonium

Second Place Henry Mellick (Year 9) Tuba

Third Place Corman Prescott (Year 9) French Horn

ADVANCED A

First Place Ed Thomas (Year 12) French Horn

Second Place Chris Yesberg (Year 11) Euphonium

Third Place Oliver Waterhouse (Year 12) Trumpet

Highly Commended Ed Cooper (Year 11) French Horn

PERCUSSION

BEGINNER B

First Place Alfred Lu (Year 7)

Second Place Austin Tran (Year 7)

Third Place William Di (Year 6)

Highly Commended Owen Meeking (Year 7)

BEGINNER A

First Place Nelson Wang (Year 7)

Second Place Elvis Wu (Year 5)

Third Place Zachy Yap (Year 8)

Highly Commended Aaron Cheng (Year 7)

INTERMEDIATE B

First Place Oliver Dauber (Year 9)

Second Place Jacob Matthews (Year 10)

Third Place Daniel Zhang (Year 5)

Highly Commended Frederick Vaughan (Year 8) Ruka Hoole (Year 7)

INTERMEDIATE A

First Place Matt Petersen (Year 9)

Second Place Rohan Morris (Year 9)

Third Place Patrick Carroll (Year 8)

ADVANCED

First Place Sze Yong Ng (Year 12)

Second Place

Daniel Zhang (Year 9)

Third Place Kiran Patel (Year 12)

STRING

BEGINNER B

First Place Thomas Fullagar (Year 7) Cello

Second Place Alex Fu (Year 8) Violin

Third Place Owen Huang (Year 8) Violin

Highly Commended Vedant Modak (Year 6) Violin

Ryan Yu (Year 6) Double Bass

BEGINNER A

First Place

Jack Gorry (Year 8) Cello

Second Place Mahin Singh (Year 5) Violin

Third Place Herrick Zhou (Year 5) Cello

Highly Commended Ethan Huang (Year 8) Cello Jayden Lee (Year 6) Violin

INTERMEDIATE B

First Place Jamie Ma (Year 7) Violin

Second Place Braiden Chen (Year 9) Violin

Third Place Theodore Lundqvist (Year 7)

Double Bass

Highly Commended Jasper Chin Moody (Year 8) Double Bass

Ethan Koch (Year 8) Violin

INTERMEDIATE A

First Place

Daniel Zhang (Year 5) Violin

Second Place Adam Chua (Year 9) Viola

Third Place Danny Zhong (Year 6) Violin

Highly Commended Christian Ho (Year 8) Double Bass

Severin Yong Gee (Year 8) Violin

Yunze Cheng (Year 7) Violin

ADVANCED B

First Place Eric Li (Year 8) Violin

Second Place Keeran Chang (Year 9) Violin

Third Place Nicholas Shan (Year 9) Cello

Highly Commended Daniel Luo (Year 11) Cello

Chia-Heng Lin (Year 7) Violin

Soren Fripp (Year 6) Violin

Dimitri Zou (Year 6) Violin

ADVANCED A

First Place Dylan Paschkewitz (Year 10) Violin

Second Place Lachlan Leow (Year 12) Violin

Third Place David Sun (Year 12) Violin

Highly Commended Christopher Lui (Year 12) Violin

Joseph Huang (Year 10) Violin

Blaire Xu (Year 10) Violin

Dimitri He (Year 9) Violin

Timmy Ray (Year 6) Violin

VOCAL

TREBLE C

First Place Elijah Rodins (Year 5)

Second Place Lachlan Ho (Year 5)

Third Place Daniel Zhang (Year 5)

Highly Commended Oscar Law (Year 5)

TREBLE B

First Place Ned Wilson (Year 6)

Second Place Lachlan Kappler (Year 7) Will Keech (Year 7)

Third Place Isaac Zhang (Year 7)

Highly Commended Timmy Ray (Year 6)

TREBLE A

First Place Eric Su (Year 9)

Second Place Max Bromet (Year 7)

Third Place Angus Bellamy (Year 6)

Samriddh Srivastava (Year 8)

Highly Commended James Topping (Year 11)

ADVANCED A

First Place Tharuka Perera (Year 12)

Second Place Tom Chan (Year 11)

Third Place Benjamin La (Year 11)

Highly Commended Andrew Beckingsale (Year 12)

WOODWIND

BEGINNER B

First Place Adi Kolur (Year 7) Alto Saxophone

Second Place Jack Swayne (Year 6) Clarinet

Third Place Zachy Yap (Year 8) Oboe

Highly Commended Yevin De Silva (Year 6) Clarinet

BEGINNER A

First Place Joshua Brand (Year 8) Bassoon

Second Place Martin Chang (Year 6) Alto Saxophone

Third Place Dougal Smyth (Year 6) Tenor Saxophone

Highly Commended Daoson Wu (Year 8) Alto Saxophone

INTERMEDIATE B

First Place Atti Kath (Year 7) Flute

Second Place Louis Filei (Year 7) Alto

Saxophone

Third Place Jayden Ma (Year 6) Alto Saxophone

Highly Commended Luca Waterhouse (Year 10) Alto Saxophone Ethan Huang (Year 7) Flute

INTERMEDIATE A

First Place Michael Wang (Year 8) Flute

Second Place William Gong (Year 7) Alto Saxophone

INTERMEDIATE B

First Place Isaac Chan (Year 10)

Second Place Ferrell Dong (Year 7)

Third Place Luca Waterhouse (Year 10)

Highly Commended Jasper Chin Moody (Year 8)

INTERMEDIATE A

First Place Eric Chen (Year 8)

Second Place Keeran Chang (Year 9)

Third Place Nicholas Shan (Year 9)

ADVANCED B

First Place Harry Beirne (Year 10)

Second Place Sathya Gururajan (Year 12)

Third Place Connor Fitzpatrick (Year 11)

Third Place Brayden Huo (Year 8) Clarinet

Highly Commended Sam Long (Year 11) Bass Clarinet

Eric Chen (Year 8) Clarinet

ADVANCED B

First Place Max Nakasato (Year 9) Alto Saxophone

Second Place Xavier Lin (Year 8) Alto Saxophone

Third Place Andrew Bracher (Year 11) Alto Saxophone

Highly Commended William Pendleton (Year 10) Flute

Gordon Chen (Year 10) Clarinet

ADVANCED A

First Place Alexander Lay (Year 9)

Alto Saxophone

Second Place Sam Long (Year 11) Baritone

Saxophone

Third Place Niklas Dark (Year 10) Flute

Highly Commended Will Neilson (Year 10) Clarinet

James Butler (Year 9) Alto

Saxophone

DRUM KIT

BEGINNER

First Place Thomas Bender (Year 6)

Second Place Angus Herrington (Year 6)

Third Place Owen Woodward (Year 6)

INTERMEDIATE

First Place Matt Petersen (Year 9)

Second Place Patrick Carroll (Year 8)

Third Place Luke Zhang (Year 8)

Highly Commended Harry Beirne (Year 10)

Charles Nelson (Year 9)

Marcus Ning (Year 7)

ADVANCED

First Place Benjamin Li (Year 10)

Second Place Matthew Wong (Year 12)

Third Place Kiran Patel (Year 12)

GUITAR

BEGINNER

First Place Rory McGlennon (Year 8)

Second Place Tom Readdy (Year 9)

Third Place Mohid Niazi (Year 7)

INTERMEDIATE

First Place Alfred Lu (Year 7)

Second Place Oscar Dowling (Year 10)

Third Place Oliver Mellick (Year 9)

ADVANCED A

First Place Thomas Kay (Year 12)

Second Place Tobias Dunglison (Year 12)

Third Place Lachie Bellamy (Year 10)

PIANO

BEGINNER B

First Place Oscar Law (Year 5)

Second Place William Moynihan (Year 5)

Third Place Max Patel (Year 8)

Highly Commended Tarin Langton-Lockton (Year 8)

BEGINNER A

First Place

Jason Zhao (Year 8)

Second Place Arya Payervand (Year 9)

Third Place Leo Koch (Year 6)

Highly Commended Ayaan Pachchigar (Year 5)

INTERMEDIATE B

First Place Kris Dark (Year 8)

Second Place Angus Nieh (Year 6)

Third Place Jason Tan (Year 9)

INTERMEDIATE A

First Place Marcus Huo (Year 5)

Second Place Thierry Kwok (Year 10)

Third Place Ryan Lee (Year 5)

Highly Commended Thomas Kay (Year 12)

Elvis Wu (Year 5)

ADVANCED B

First Place Blaire Xu (Year 10)

Second Place Bryan Sun (Year 7)

Third Place Soren Fripp (Year 6)

Highly Commended Brayden Huo (Year 8)

Eric Chen (Year 8)

ADVANCED A

First Place Lachlan Leow (Year 12)

Second Place Alexander Keir (Year 11)

Third Place Gordon Chen (Year 10)

Highly Commended Ed Cooper (Year 11)

Charles Tham (Year 8)

Eric Li (Year 8)

CONCERTO

First Place Eric Li (Year 8) Piano

Second Place Blaire Xu (Year 10) Violin

Third Place Alexander Lay (Year 9)

Alto Saxophone

Highly Commended Niklas Dark (Year 10) Flute

Dimitri Zou (Year 6) Piano

Drama

Dramatic Productions

Our 2023 BGS Dramatic Productions season showcased exciting and thought-provoking theatre which challenged our audience and students to consider their imprint on the world.

Senior Dramatic Production

‘An Experiment with The Caucasian Chalk Circle’ adaptation by Marcel Dorney.

This year’s production, An Experiment with: The Caucasian Chalk Circle, prompted our Year 11 and 12 students to explore

new territories and reflect on their influence on the world around them. While the production itself resonated with a wide audience, its most profound impact was on our students, the potential future architects of laws, administrators of justice and role models in our society.

Junior Dramatic Production

‘Hibernation’ written by Finegan Kruckemeyer.

A talented cast of Year 9 and 10 students embarked on the challenge of bringing Finegan Kruckemeyer’s, Hibernation to life.

The production dared audiences to contemplate the ongoing climate crisis, serving as a reminder that in order to repair our planet, we must first fix ourselves.

Set in 2030, the story explored how we could potentially sacrifice a

year of our lives to to tackle the most urgent issue of our time - global warming - and survive.

Our ensemble approached these heavy concepts with maturity, capturing the script’s consequences and stakes with great care.

The cast demonstrated an unwavering commitment to honing their craft as storytellers, ensuring an authentic and impactful performance. As an ensemble, they embraced direction with rigour, continuously refining their performance skills.

Middle School Musical

‘Newsies Jr.’ music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman and adaptation by David Simpatico.

Celebrating the power of young people making a difference in their community, the Middle School’s staging of Newsies Jr. provided our Years 5-8 students with the opportunity to not only develop as performers, but a chance to contemplate their own contribution to society. Based on a true story, the story serves as a reminder that working together can lead to great things, even in the face of adversity.

Reviews Throughout the Theatre Season

“It was just brilliant.”

“The Drama department’s ability to tell stories, draw out captivating performances from their actors and design shows rivals that of many in the professional industry.”

“The cast was fabulous, so energetic. They were certainly bringing the playfulness which was really fun to watch!”

“The boys were fabulous, the set clever, the lighting, music selection and stage marvellously constructed.”

Mr Ben Newth Head of Drama

Visual Art

This has been a year of anticipation for the Art Department as we prepared for our move to the STEAM Precinct. We have carefully examined what we bring to the philosophy of STEAM learning, which has sparked a focus on collaboration combined with creative, critical and reflective thinking. We also want students to develop a global mindset.

Our Year 9 Social Issues Unit is a great example of this global mindset in action. Our staff created a new approach to the ever-popular skate deck project. Guest speakers from a range of charities, including Blacklash, Eat up, RizeUp and

Orange Sky, shared their insights, which gave our curious Art students a unique understanding of other people’s perspectives.

Year 12 Art student Owen Seaborn’s multimedia and textile artwork, Nomadic, has been selected to be exhibited at GoMA as part of the 2023 Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Arts. He was one of just 37 artists who will have their work featured between April and August in 2024. Fellow BGS art students Harry Steedman, Ricky Do and Miles Mizutani were also featured in the Metropolitan Region Exhibition at Brisbane Institute of Art.

Art staff have worked particularly hard to ensure student artwork has

been showcased within the School and the wider community. Lachie Elliot and Harry Steedman’s prizewinning drawings were exhibited in the RQAS Richardson Drawing Prize and Alvin Wang received a highly commended in the Brisbane Portrait prize. Additionally, Owen Seaborn’s silversmithing featured in the RQAS’ inaugural exhibition and fashion parade called Materially Designed

The annual 54th BGS Art Show broke records for attendance, sales and profits in 2023. The curators showcased emerging talent, as well as this year’s recipient of the BGS Emerging Artist Prize: Year 12 student Will Spalding, for his photorealist digital renderings.

At the School, we held two major exhibitions of Years 11 and 12 work

in the Great Hall, along with survey exhibitions of Year 10 and Year 7 artwork in the Lymburner Gallery.

Another significant development has been the expansion of our STEAM Art Studio Cocurricular program, which included masterclasses in silversmithing, ceramics, painting and life drawing in collaboration with students from BGGS. The exceptional results were on show in the foyer of the Lilley Centre.

Students have enjoyed several interactive STEAM exhibitions, including the digitally immersive Monet in Paris exhibition. Our entire Year 9 Art cohort made up of 168 students attended the exhibition thanks to the generous support of our Art Support Group. Our Year 12 students made an after-dark visit to the illuminated Botanica exhibition, held in the city’s Botanical Gardens.

Year 11 students spent their stimulus day working in professional artist studios. Impress and Brisbane Institute of Art both opened their doors to us for the day. Thanks again to our Art Support Group for facilitating this experience.

I am grateful to be working with such a dedicated and passionate team comprised of Ms Renee Coombe, Ms Lindy Mackintosh, Ms

Marnie Hunt, Ms Sarah Kelly, Ms Rebecca Masciantonio, Mr Liam Herne and our Teaching Assistants Mr Varghese and Mr Freeman.

We look forward to seeing students flourish in our new space in 2024.

Ms Anne Kennedy-Levesque Head of Art

Year 10

Year 11

Year 12

Sport

Basketball

The 2023 Basketball season was highly successfully for BGS, recording six wins from eight rounds. This year was the first time Year 5 students donned the light dark blue on the court, and they sure made the most of it securing an even record with 13 wins, 13 losses and one draw. Improving on 2022, Year 6 students enjoyed a decent season too, as the 6As, 6Cs, and 6Ds achieved three wins. With a significant influx of Middle School students this year, we welcomed enough participants to form six, Year 7 teams. Among these, the 7Fs, 7Ds and 7Cs enjoyed

victorious seasons, marking a promising initiation into their BGS Basketball journey. Year 8 students shone brilliantly, as they outperformed rivals from BBC, Toowoomba Grammar School and Nudgee College, demonstrating the depth of talent within the cohort.

The Year 9 students delivered an excellent season, highlighted with the remarkable performance of 9D who won seven of their eight games, and established themselves as one of the most successful BGS teams this year. The 9Es also had an admirable season with five wins, while the 9Cs secured four wins and

one draw, and the 9As achieved four wins. In Year 10, the 10Cs had a respectable season with five victories, the 10Bs managed three wins and one draw, and the 10Ds secured three wins.

The Year 11 cohort had a highly commendable season, with impressive achievements across all teams. The 11As wrapped up the season with three victories, while the 11Ds showcased their strength with four wins and one draw. Remarkably, the 11Bs secured five wins and one draw, even managing to secure a victory against Toowoomba Grammar School with

just four players on the court. Not to be outdone, the 11Cs demonstrated their prowess with a remarkable seven wins, sharing the title of the year’s most successful team with the 9Ds.

The efforts of the class of 2023 are admirable, with the thirds finishing the season with an even record of four wins, and the fourths, led by coach Scott Jones, finishing their BGS basketball careers with six wins, one draw and a premiership. What a way to go out!

The First V squad had one of their best seasons in nearly a decade. Despite only securing two wins, the team’s dedication and tireless effort, makes it feel like they have accomplished far more.

This year has been an exceptional season of basketball at BGS, and I have no doubt that 2024 will be even better.

Lachlan Curtin Captain of Basketball

First V

Back Row (L to R): Daniel George (Coach), Lebron Brooks, Liam Cook, Austen Harry, Henry Hyde, Marcus Forbes, Lennon Bann. Front Row (L to R): Toby Choi, Max Balthes, Samuel Chappell, Lachlan Curtin, George Mercer, Mikey Yuen, Brendan Cheng.

Second V

Third V

Fourth V

11A

11B

11C

Back Row (L to R): Ned Brassil (Coach), Jack Matthews, Hansa Tennakoon, Ashley Batchelor, Mikey Yuen.

Front Row (L to R): An Bui, Ronit Relan, Toby Choi, Myles Houghton, Sebastian Bae.

Back Row (L to R): Ally Kettle (Coach), Sudesh Vedha, Fionn Burke, Guy Hilditch. Front Row (L to R): Christopher Lui, Benjamin Watson, John Treacy, Dylan Park, Seth Fidler.

Back Row (L to R): Scott Jones (Teacher), Ethan Harcourt, Sebastien Roy-Bryant, Connor Haley, Angus Stanley, Simson Thomas, Damien Chan.

Front Row (L to R): Ben Bryant, Woo Jin Han, Ryan Khan, Nathan Chen, Dalton Lee, Weili Cao, Tharuka Perera.

Back Row (L to R): Tim Francis (Coach), Henry Mercer, Andrew Bade, Alexander McConnel, Lucas Bryan. Front Row (L to R): Bowei Chen, Thomas Leeuwendal, William Ewart, Daniel Martin, Joshua Poh.

Back Row (L to R): Anthony Corcoran (Coach), George Mercer, Andy Swindells, Owen Lin, Tom Gulliver, Rushil Motamarri.

Front Row (L to R): Drew Chudleigh, Hudson Ridoutt, Henry Hyde, Brendan Cheng, Samuel Chappell, Ryan Galgane, Jarrah Chien.

Back Row (L to R): Lucas Sherington (Coach), Alex Roberts, Nick Scott, Thomas Poll, Hugh Andrews, James Eccleston (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Ollie Shearer-Smith, Max Moore, Matthew Purcell, Nathaniel Yu, Minh Tran, Adam James.

11D

10A

10C

9A

Back Row (L to R): Ally Kettle (Coach), Thai Bui, Fox Deane, Gordon Tsai, Donghoon Lee. Front Row (L to R): Mitchell Khoo, Aidan Yeung, Jonathan Loh, Roy Tang, Tony Zhao, Manul Jayasena.

Back Row (L to R): Jason Cameron (Coach), James Middleton, Marcus Forbes, Nelson Jorss.

Front Row (L to R): Ocean Shih, Anson Qiu-Tang, Liam Cook, Orlando Georg, Samuel Chan.

10B

Back Row (L to R): Noah Guthrie (Coach), Charlie Prebble, Dom Scott, Alvin Wang, Luke Saywell.

Front Row (L to R): Christian Ma, Aowen Ding, Alistair Langdon, Jackson Leong, Cavel Leong.

10D

Back Row (L to R): Telfer Robertson (Coach), Yoshi Becker, Lukas Gresshoff, Ollie Swift. Front Row (L to R): Will Jempson, Archie Kelley, Ben Mowbray, Behzad Eghtesadi Araghi, Aaron Gong.

Back Row (L to R): Hamish Wall (Coach), Vishnu Kangatharan, Michael Dore, Zac Jakupovic, Rayan Mazumder, Hunter Neep.

Front Row (L to R): Peter Chen, Shaun Li, Ethan Luk, Harry Beirne, Alex Spence, Maxwell Miu.

Back Row (L to R): Aaron Tseng (Coach), Magnus Gislason, Rhys Van Nispen, Yuvan Subburaj, Archie Boorer. Front Row (L to R): Armaan Timblo, Joshua de Jager, Charlie Miller, Angus McNeill, Luke Carter, Elliott Gillman.

9B

9C

9E

8B

Back Row (L to R): Ben Balthes (Coach), Sebastian Labagnara, Rohan Relan, Eli Redburn, George Chalmers, Sid Nair (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Oliver Kent, Will Quinlan, Isaac Reid, Victory Okonkwo, Zac Smith, Matt Petersen, Ethan Lee.

Back Row (L to R): Richard Tu, Henry Liu, Nathan Xu, George Lee, Louis Pincus, Harrison Corser.

Front Row (L to R): Chanuga Jayawardena, Zach Schulz, Michael Rousson, Harvey Kerr, Harvey de Aboitiz, Oliver Dauber.

Back Row (L to R): Mel Eveleigh (Coach), Martin Grant, Hugo Smith, Zhen Qiu, Jack Fleming, Dehan Wickramasekera.

Front Row (L to R): Ian Lin, Sahil Mohan, Tom McCredie, Wesley Tsai, Om Thaker, Dimitri He.

Back Row (L to R): Mitch Gibson (Coach), Lincoln Jorss, Alexander Cook, Tom Aitchison. Front Row (L to R): Maverick Harris, Aum Bhatt, Nikkhil Jain, Xavier Grey, Raul Selva.

Back Row (L to R): Jasmin Tavella (Coach), Nicholas Bade, Shivam Pathak, Edward Douglas.

Front Row (L to R): Hamish Smyth, Sith Abeysinghe, William Coates, Max McKinnon.

Back Row (L to R): Casey Walker (Coach), Michael Wang, Jai Saini, Hugo Forbes, Owen Liu.

Front Row (L to R): Ethan Hilford, Alex Amarasena, Alan Hu, Lachlan Lai, Harry Findlay. Absent: Xavier Walsh.

8D

8E

Back Row (L to R): Gabriel Snow, Oscar Yuan, Ashley Boutcher, Alston Lin, Shree Bhatt, Samuel Ritchie.

Front Row (L to R): Max Gatehouse, Leo Lee, Will Skerman, Lucas Tian, Sebastian Cage, Miller Lin.

Absent:

7C

7B

7D

Back Row (L to R): Ben Jackson, Michael Tsai, Hudson McCarthy, Thomas Lou, Borui Robertson-Zeng, Thomas Pearce.

Front Row (L to R): Julian Chin, Quinn Goodall, William Dauber, Brayden Huo, Andrew Cavanagh, Max Simpson.

Mr Dean Littlefair (Assistant Head of Year).

Back Row (L to R): Daniel Hu, Elliot Morris, Ben Bendell, Jack Fried. Front Row (L to R): Charlie Guy, Luka Rodins, Nam-An Nguyen, Will Ludlow, Henry Wang. Absent: Bronte Corke (Coach), Maxim Mirkovic.

Back Row (L to R): William Peters, Andrew McLeod, Oliver Smith, Lachlan Clarke, Harrison Carew, Jake McDowell. Front Row (L to R): Zachy Yap, Charles Pendleton, Hugh Caines, Thomas Van Der Westhuizen, Ethan Koch, Patrick Ellis. Absent: Connor O’Shea, Connor Waite.

Back Row (L to R): Lachlan Kappler, Trigg Van Nispen, William Gong, Sky Choy, Jack Stafford.

Front Row (L to R): Lachlan Tan, Sami Salmam, Leon Huang, Evan Li, Dulane Gooneti. Absent: Alexander Kerr, Andrew Galloway, Ashley Nie, Hudson Timms, Lachlan Euston, Leon Xiao, Lucas Lu, Mason Gao, Morris Grant, Nicole de Domenico, Oliver Elphinston.

Back Row (L to R): Markus Hu, Mason Gao, Ashley Nie, Morris Grant, Lucas Lu. Front Row (L to R): Daluchi Ekeocha, Alexander Kerr, Oliver Elphinston, Hudson Timms, Isaac Chuang, Lachlan Euston. Absent: Andrew Galloway, Leon Xiao, Nicole de Domenico.

Back Row (L to R): Arta Mehrzad, Alistair MacKenzie, John Wang, Tak Wolley, Gabriel Zheng.

Front Row (L to R): Henry Gannon, Ethan Bester, Jeremy Kuo, Alfred Lu, Elliott Warner, Riyaz Paudyal.

Back Row (L to R): Danny Zhong, Anthony Vidakovic, Jack Quinlan, Alexander Ha, Jack Rochester.

Front Row (L to R): Martin Chang, Tony Chin, Henry Liu, Yuvi Lashand, Ryan Yu. Absent: Emma Blucher, Jared Xu, Lachlan Hilford.

Back Row (L to R): Louis Sartori, Prabhav Purushothaman, Eddie Poll, Zander Schmidt, Marcus Swan.

Front Row (L to R): Ricky Chin, Teddy Lau, Justin Wang, Jason Ma, Kiran Kumar, Ryan Ding. Absent: Ms Rebecca Campbell.

Back Row (L to R): Arun Nanda, Matthew Pearce, Sam Murrell, Ilan Finn, Max Woods, George Oliver.

Front Row (L to R): Yevin de Silva, Hugo Wilkinson, Cameron Clark, Ollie Nadin, Finn Harris, Anderson Han. Absent: Mr Padraig Porter (Teacher), Vedant Modak.

Back Row (L to R): Aiden Lee, Ramtino Sandroan, Gabriel Westley, Jayden Ma, Dougal Smyth.

Front Row (L to R): Rex Luong, Simran Bansi, Frank Li, Timmy Ray, Ashton Thompson, William Chou. Absent: Fraser Bell.

Back Row (L to R): Lachlan Bade, Sten Loch-Wilkinson, James Beebe, Owen Meeking. Front Row (L to R): Sebastian Bryan, Aarith Naik, Ronald Guo, Adi Kolurl. Absent: Shriyan Gurram.

Back Row (L to R): Luca Timblo, Sriram Potluri, Daniel Wang, Xavier Coyle.

Front Row (L to R): Tom Johnson, Zerui Wu, Zachary Vasta, Nicholas Chuang, Ethan Kao.

Absent: Mitch Gibson, Thomas Johnson.

Back Row (L to R): Jackson Mercer (Coach), Everett McCarthy, Vishnu Pillai, Clement P.H. Lau, Richard Kamberovic, Yash Lashand. Front Row (L to R): Marcus Huo, Samuel Beck, Aiden Kim, Charles Allan, James Egan, Frederik Epari.

5D & 5E

Back Row (L to R): Jackson Mercer (Coach), Ethan Milford, Vir Vasant, Kai Liang, Marcus Tian, Tom Sinclair, Harish Anand, Nash Smith.

Front Row (L to R): Joshua Smith, Brandon Wan, Adrian Sumano Liu, Lachlan Muir, Thomas Jonsson, Angus Kranenburg, Max McHutchison, Shallon Lin, Eshan Patel.

Back Row (L to R): Jackson Mercer (Coach), Lucas Tong, Ayaan Pachchigar, Jayden Lu, Hugo Cowls, Alex Tsai.

Front Row (L to R): Manvik Soni, James Zhang, Julian Jung, Sebastian Averillo, Dylan Schulz, Riday Mehta.

Chess

The 2023 chess season has been defined by hard work, success and building connections with fellow boys.

The pre-season kicked off on a high note, drawing an impressive turnout of 125 boys for the GPS trials.

During the Term 2 holidays, 40 boys participated in a day camp, which included coaching and practice matches in the GPS standard time format. It was great to see so many new and returning players, especially in the younger grades. The senior boys were instrumental in creating a sense of community and learning.

This enthusiasm continued into the GPS season, where every player gave their all every Friday night to support their team. For me, the most memorable match of the season was the away game against Toowoomba Grammar School. The

bus ride to Toowoomba is usually lengthy, but we also encountered a major traffic jam on the highway, leaving us stuck in the heat for nearly two hours before our games. Despite tiredness, the boys played their best, with the Firsts exhibiting great communication and team strategy to secure the win.

Despite the Premier team placing just two points behind second, this program was one of the most successful in the GPS circuit, with BGS managing to secure respective premierships in the open teams A, C, E, F, G, H and I.

It’s so encouraging to continue to see the strength of the BGS Chess program, especially in our younger cohorts who will lead the flagship team for many years to come.

I would also like to congratulate our talented junior team for qualifying for the Inter-School Chess state finals.

On behalf of the Chess program, I would like to thank directors Mr Taylor and Mr Herne for coordinating the camps, tournaments and GPS fixtures. I extend my sincere thanks to coaches Jack Rodgers, Dusan Stojic, Nadula Tennakoon, Tony Zhong and Jason Chan for providing valuable team training.

Over the course of my eightyear involvement in this program, I’ve experienced its remarkable growth, celebrated numerous successes and made many memories and connections that I’ll cherish for years to come. It has been my honour to serve as the Captain of this wonderful program in 2023, and I extend my best wishes for the future of Chess at BGS.

Sze Yong Ng Chess Captain

GPS Chess Team

Back Row (L to R): Moosa Niazi, Max Butler, Eamman Conomos, Niklas Dark, Nhan Nguyen, Zev Geffen, James Butler, Sze Yong Ng.

Fourth Row (L to R): Charles Zhang, Liam Liang, Dylan Paschkewitz, Oscar Pocock, Gordon Chen, Alvin Shen, Nic Carter, Yago Ortega Quintana, Jaden Teow, Alex Carter.

Third Row (L to R): Liam Herne (Chess Co-Director), Alexander Ha, Hamish Lilley, Lucas Lu, Sisu Wang, Euro Kim, Theodore Andreatidis, Thomas Lou, Philip Sangster, Samriddh Srivastava, Anoop Balasuiriya, Lucas Han, Dusan Stojic (Coach).

Second Row (L to R): Jay Taylor (Chess Co-Director), Jeeva Praveen, Lachlan Hilford, Alfie Bennett Hill, Ethan Hilford, Aryan Mandhan, Jarrod Tan, Rohan Raju, Alex Chen, Danny Zhong, Edward Thai, Marcus Swan, Cathy Oxley (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Oscar Law, Shallon Lin, Alston Wang, Lucas Wang, Henry Wang, Jason Shi, Alfred Lu, Lucas Qu, Dimitri Zou, Anderson Han, Ethan Kao, Elvis Wu Joshua Smith.

GPS Chess Premier Team

(L to R: Dusan Stojic (Coach), Gordon Chen, Sze Yong Ng, Nic Carter, Jaden Teow, Jeeva Praveen.

Cricket

Cricket at Brisbane Grammar School is not just a series of matches. It’s a journey filled with dedication, friendship and unforgettable experiences.

For the First XI, the season began in Term 4 of 2022, with twice-weekly training sessions priming us for a convincing win in the Powderfinger Cup T20 tournament. This early competition was a great warm up for our subsequent tour to the Sunshine Coast in December. Competing against fellow GPS teams, we showcased our expertise in challenging hot weather,

conditions coach Mr Peter Steindl nostalgically recalled as a part of his daily life during his childhood in Beaudesert.

After a brief Christmas break, the Firsts came together once again, this time in Melbourne, where we competed against Sydney and Melbourne Grammar Schools in the Tri-Grammar Festival. Over the course of these matches, we acquired valuable skills and strategies that would prove essential for our upcoming GPS season. During our stay in Melbourne, we were hosted by the team from Melbourne Grammar

School, an experience that resulted in some great stories and lasting friendships.

Personally, these tours have been the highlight of my time with BGS Cricket, and even my schooling, and they have etched some of the most enjoyable memories in my mind.

Having the opportunity to share these experiences with friends is something I will always be grateful to BGS and my parents for.

Our GPS season started with the news that Captain Callum Vidler had been selected to play in the Australian under 19 fixtures against England — an outstanding

accomplishment for a 17-year-old. Unfortunately, this meant he was absent for the first four games of the season, which resulted in losses. Fortunately, we turned our performance around in the fifth game, with a seven-wicket win over a strong Nudgee side, featuring a 120-run partnership between openers Sam Wallwork and Oli Spence.

Sam Brown’s brilliant 60 played a pivotal role in our triumph against Ipswich Grammar School. Additionally, our win over Brisbane State High School was orchestrated by Soham Sane’s exceptional pace bowling, a display that not only generated six opportunities but also led to

the dismissal of two Queensland players from the batting line-up. Thank you to Mr Trevor Irvine for his role in shaping the BGS Cricket program into what it is today. We feel privileged to be a part of the program for the past seven years. Our thanks to coaches Mr Peter Steindl and Mr Jon Hopes for managing our spirited group. We appreciate your patience and the passion which remained steadfast from beginning to season end.

One last piece of advice — we encourage all boys to enjoy the game for what it is. Undoubtedly, as cricketers, we often experience more downs than ups, but I urge you to be grateful for your good performances when they come, rather than disappointed when they don’t come around all that often.

Brad Mackintosh and Callum Vidler Captains of Cricket

First XI

Back Row (L to R): Oli Skerl, Ashley Batchelor, Isaac Lutz, Sam Brown, Ethan Du Payne.

Front Row (L to R): Sam Wallwork, Jack Matthews, Jock Horton, Brad Mackintosh, Oliver Spence, Soham Sane, Max Clark. Absent: Callum Vidler.

2023 Coaches’ Award

2nd XI Oliver Skerl 8C Liam Duncan

2nd XI Jonty Davis 8D Harry Savage

3rd XI Thomas Stevens 8E Will Dauber

4th XI Will Siddle 8E Nick Storey

11A Nick Scott 7A Francis Wallwork

11B Joshua Smith 7B Harry Mcdonald

11C Jaipreet Sihota 7C Clancy Menzies

10A Will Driessen 7D Jack Stafford

10B Hayden Scholes 7E Rohan Aiahla Reddy

10C Ryan Quinell 6A Angus Hart

9A Armaan Timblo 6B Jimmy Skoien

9B Harvey Munday 6C Fraser Bell

9C Rohan Morris 5A Lachlan Nielson

9D Henry Kerrigan 5B Zachary Tallis

9E Arjan Bansi 5C Aarav Kanegaonkar

8A Ed Mulholland 5D Eshan Patel

8B Archie Slatter 5E Harish Anand

2023 Players’ Player

8A Mitchell Spence 7E Sabeeh Sarwar

8B Anoop Balasuiriya 6A Yevin de Silva

8C Fred Barrett 6B Leo Koch

8D Liam McClelland 6C Jack Swayne

8E Andrew Bathgate 5A Mahin Singh

8F Severin Yong Gee 5B Sullivan Webb

7A Devam Shah 5C Alec Hewson

7B Will Angelini 5D Isaak Wentrup

7C Ollie Tart 5E Reuben Martin

7D Alex Kerr

Third XI

Second XI

Fourth XI

Back Row (L to R): Jamie Smith (Coach), Ashley Batchelor, Jonty Davis, Daniel Johnson, Jock Horton, Kaif Mohammed (Assistant Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Duncan Feltham, Oliver Buck, Ragulan Gnanavel, Jack Love, Ethan Love, Morgan Jury, Aadeesh Singhal.

Absent: Tom Nolan, Doug Chapman, Jayden Ting, Guy Hilditch, Tharuka Perera.

Back Row (L to R): Thomas Stevens, Ben Reinke, Lachlan Huntley, Perry Irwin. Front Row (L to R): Tom Nolan, Chester Battley, Tharuka Perera, Jonathan Neep, Paul Nilsen, Jayden Ting.

Absent: Lachlan Johnstone (Coach).

Back Row (L to R): Sam Siganto (Coach), Isaac Bassingthwaighte, Will Siddle (Captain), Ed Thomas, James Horton (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Cooper Robson, Jack Dunne, Harrison Pope (Vice-Captain), Nick Hirschfeld, Stephen Kyprios, Nicholas Fasone.

11B

10C

11C

(L to R): William Zillmann, Sam Klaassen, Fergus Parsell, Alex Roberts, Oliver Kennedy, Mitchell Bellamy, Alec Bemrose, Jaipreet Sihota.

11A

Back Row (L to R): Phil Mooney (Coach), Henry Hyde, Lucas Bryan, Nick Scott, Thomas Stannard.

Front Row (L to R): Tom Slganto, Henry Mercer, Hugh Andrews, Robert Cochrane, Flynn Horton, Aryan Bakshi.

10B

Back Row (L to R): Eshaan Raj (Coach), Harry Beirne, Ferdi Rombola, Hayden Scholes, Michael Dore, Luke Donaldson, Andy Bertram (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Harrison Reck, Luke Telford, Will Neilson, Matteo Boccolacci, Lachie Bellamy, Sebastian Hazzard, Jack Van der Westhuizen.

Back Row (L to R): Will Sheedy (Coach), Liam Huntley, Eddie Willmott, Bertie Kendall, Jordan Donald, Harry Scriven (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Harsha Cikaluru, Alex Peters, Lucas Bell, Joshua Smith, Tom Poder, Thomas Middleton, Keaton Baxter.

10A

Back Row (L to R): Alex Spence, Vishnu Kangatharan, Hugo Spencer, Dom Scott, Angus McNamara, Harry Langdon, Lachlan Thompson (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Angus Clark, Lachlan Elf, Harry Beirne, Alistair Langdon, Elijah Breen, Jax Beikoff, Will Driessen. Absent: Josh Connolly (Coach).

Back Row (L to R): Colby Smith, Angus Watts, Hunter Neep, Josh Edwards, Henry Ballentine, Ryan Quinell.

Front Row (L to R): Michael Bryan, Oscar Small, Casey Hughes, Sam Ong, Harry Woodruff, Benjamin Buck.

9A

9B

9D

8A

Back Row (L to R): Blake Micallef (Coach), Nick Walker, Jed Siganto, Yuvraj Dahiya, Armaan Timblo, Rowan Hill (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Mitchell Ackermann, James Worthley, Ben Rothwell, Elliott Gillman, Rishi Mehta, Oliver Dauber, Oliver Mellick, Clayton Hill (Mascot).

Back Row (L to R): Joshua Sommer (Coach), James Butler, Spencer Ballentine, William McDade, Charlie Miller, Lachlan Clayton (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Matthew Amato, Rohan Morris, Louis Pincus, Harrison Corser, Tom McCredie, Will O’Connell.

Back Row (L to R): Toby Logan (Coach), Billy Brand, Edward Thomas, Kiyan Rahman (Assistant Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Arjan Bansi, Magnus Wechsel, Nick Kennedy, Lachlan McMaster, Anshu Pandey. Absent: Oscar Smith (Coach).

Back Row (L to R): Lachlan Smith (Coach), Angus McNeill, Harvey Munday, Hardik Bhutada, Matthew Yannarakis, Charlie Petersen (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Om Thaker, William Coates, Matt Petersen, Moosa Niazi, Ned Horton, Sakith Paranavithana, Shubh Garg.

Back Row (L to R): Kiyan Rahman (Coach), Shivam Pathak, Eamman Conomos, Yahya Hussain, Sith Abeysinghe, Thomas Harwood (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Lachy Walsh, Sachin Nanda, Jacob Blanch, Will Quinlan, Cormac Prescott, Nikhail Wijesekera.

Back Row (L to R): Ryleigh Wotherspoon (Coach), Hamish Mackay, Declan Meynink, Edward Mulholland, Harry Weibgen, Jack Chapman (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Jonathon Tennakoon, Mitchell Spence, Andrew Cavanagh, Ollie Harris, Thomas Van der Westhuizen, Lachy Szumowski, Tom Rollason.

8B

8C

8E

7A

Back Row (L to R): Samriddh Srivastava, George Hooper, Angus Cooper, Andrew McLeod, Mark Walker (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Hugo Liberatore, Archie Slatter, Bryce Evans, Samuel Kelley, Praj Saini, Anoop Balasuiriya, Hugo Macaulay.

Back Row (L to R): Elliott Dudgeon (Coach), Harry Savage, Aiden Grady, Liam McClelland, Charlie Dyson, Alec Donald (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Daniel Holt, Mark Dalziel, Jake McDowell, Rohan Vasani, Oscar Neilson, Joey Stevenson.

Back Row (L to R): Alex Williams (Coach), Acton Arneil, Lukas Liu, Dinura Gallage. Front Row (L to R): Lachlan May, Raul Selva, Mahith Wijesooriya Mudiyanselage, Severin Yong Gee, Nicholas Storey.

Back Row (L to R): Sebastian Beirne (Coach), Nate Karoly, Ned Clayton, Subir Sharma, Edward Driessen, Scott Evans (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Liam Duncan, George Dunne, Yashneel Prasad, Henry Burke, Harry Huth, Frederick Barrett, Angus Hoyling.

Back Row (L to R): Rory McGlennon, Charlton Parr, Andy Bathgate, Aryan Mandhan, Jake Madden (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): William Dauber, Elliot Heath, Dominic Purcell, Patrick Carroll, Jack Braben.

Back Row (L to R): Gus Dempsey (Assistant Coach), Robert Sanders (Assistant Coach), Noah Sriskandarajah, Lewis Carroll, Xavier Corser, Tony Dudgeon (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Devam Shah, Aamay Wadhwani, Francis Wallwork, Ethan Bester, Adam Johansen, Oliver Grigg, Aadya Wadhwani, Angus Hetherington.

7C

7E

6B

Back Row (L to R): Dean Littlefair (Coach), Luka Rodins, Sarvesh Vishnu, Oliver Cook, Jack Fried, Oliver Taylor (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Josh Skinner, Aaryan Jagannathan, Harry McDonald, Mohid Niazi, Max Gatehouse, Elliot Sidman, Joshua Lago.

Back Row (L to R): Jake Holmes (Coach), William Hooper, Elliot Morris, Harrison CoyneHouse, Arta Mehrzad, Deep Singh, Hamish Benson (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Saad Ali, Atti Kath, Alexander Kerr, Jack Stafford, Evan Li, Angus Carson, Angus Reddie.

Back Row (L to R): Hugo Malone (Coach), Thomas Rose, Thomas Bender, Marcus Swan, Haydn Murray (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Hugo Small, Sebastian Sneddon, Ned Wilson, Angus Hart, Digby Gray, Harry Macaulay, Ollie Nadin.

Back Row (L to R): Carl Marshall (Coach), Ollie Tart, Lewie Prescott, Gus Brand, Alistair MacKenzie, Flynn Oliver.

Front Row (L to R): Gabriel Levy, Will Mauger, Harry Hajkowicz, Clancy Menzies, Tom O’Connor, Dylan Murphy, Will Thies.

Back Row (L to R): Blake Linley (Coach), Lachlan Bade, Rohan Aiahla Reddy, Yousuf Shakeel, Manura Gallage, Ben Matheson (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Krish Kotapati, Julian Hsu, James Beebe, Will Keech, Campbell Graham, Daniel Kurian.

Back Row (L to R): Gabe Howes (Coach), William Creighton, Leo Koch, Anthony Vidakovic, Vedant Modak, Justin Shears (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Ryan Ding, Alex Coates, Owen Woodward, Max Woods, George Oliver, Archie Quinlan, Jimmy Skoien.

5E

Back

Front

Back Row (L to R): Fraser Bell, Patrick McEniery, Joshua Fletcher, Edward Liao, Jack Doyle (Assistant Coach).

Front Row (L to R): George Klumpes, Frazer Singleton, Dougal Smyth, Sebastian McBride Malaquias, Angus Bellamy, Jack Swayne.

Back Row (L to R): Lachlan Mackay (Assistant Coach), Gus Dauber, Seb Lippiatt, James Beuth, Joshua Rodins, Greg Tier (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Josh Smith, Lachlan Neilson, Harry Baulch, Heath Evans, Mahin Singh, Thomas Johnson, Frederik Epari, Riday Mehta.

Back Row (L to R): Logan Hawkins (Coach), Josh Pentelow, Xavier Coyle, Theo Wysocki, Maxwell Bullwinkel, Monty Yuille, Theo Brown.

Front Row (L to R): Theodore Moore, Alec Hewson, Jacob Low, Elliot Longland, Will Himstedt, Henry Maguire, Aarav Kanegaonkar.

Back Row (L to R): Stuart Shirley (Coach), Liam Evans, Sullivan Webb, Oliver Goold, Max Given, Vir Vasant, Andy Miller (Assistant Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Aryan Pradish, Zachary Tallis, Jayden Patten, Elijah Rodins, Charlie Carew, Jack Grigg, Kyan Lee.

Back Row (L to R): Ian Grice (Coach), Max McHutchison, Luca Timblo, Sriram Potluri, Ethan Jowsey, Thomas Jonsson, Will Johnson (Assistant Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Eshan Patel, Isaac Liaw, Oscar Gannon, Oscar Harvey, Isaak Wentrup, Timothy Kerr, Dylan Mahagamage.

Row (L to R): Bryce Irvine (Coach), Yashraj Lashand, Suhaib Kalyaal, Lawrence Zaghini, Will Kennedy, Harish Anand.

Row (L to R): Rishan Mudaliar, Shreyans Maturu, Isaac Farquhar, Xavier Clark, Reuben Martin, Eshan Patel, Edward Hajkowicz.

Cross Country

After the memorable win of the Open age group in 2022, the boys of the 2023 Cross Country program were inspired and motivated to once again “leave their mark at Limestone Park”.

Beginning with preseason training in Term 4 of 2022, the team had plenty of time to foster strong connections and friendly rivalries, pushing us all to achieve our best. Led by our returning head coaches, middle and long distance runners Peter Nowill and Nick Lorenz, training was familiarly challenging as we tackled a wide variety of courses throughout the surrounding

Roma Street Parklands, Victoria Park and the CBD.

The season didn’t start as planned for the senior boys, with the first two shield meets disrupted — a heat wave resulted in the race distance needing to be halved at Nudgee, and a broken-down bus on the way to Toowoomba led to significant delays.

The meets continued as planned for the rest of the season, with BGS placing first in the final meet, held at Brisbane State High’s Fursden Road playing fields. During this meet, numerous boys achieved personal best times on a flat and

swift course, instilling a strong sense of confidence in the team as they approached the upcoming GPS Championships at Limestone Park.

The GPS championships kicked off with a win from the 10-year age group. Another highlight of the day was Hayden Huang’s dominant win in the 12-year-old age group, clocking a blistering time of 10:01 for the three kilometre run. This was later followed by a second-place finish from his brother, Ethan Huang, helping the 14-year age group finish third overall.

Despite placing seventh this year, the strength of BGS Cross Country

lies in the depth of talent and the strong team culture that flourished throughout the season, thanks in part to the contribution of several newcomers to the program.

The season wrapped with trials for the Metropolitan North representative team for our most elite runners. Impressively, eight BGS runners qualified for the team, highlighting the program’s depth of talent.

We would like to sincerely thank Masters-In-Charge of Cross Country, Mr Brad Scholes and Mr Nick Holland for their expert management. Thanks to all coaches, parents and fellow boys for their support throughout the season.

We look forward to the program’s future success as promised by the strong results of the younger age groups.

Benjamin

Bryant

and Paul

Nilsen Captain and Vice Captain

Back Row (L to R): Nick Finch, Doug Chapman, Sam Forbes, Ned Weightman, Toby Harpham, Jonathan Minchinton, John Morrissey, Isaac Spiller, Thomas Stevens, Hugo Elix.

Middle Row (L to R): Samuel Lobascher (Coach) William Murphy, Matthew Purcell, Tom Brittain, Jack Love, Seth Fidler, Ethan Love, Ed Rimmington, Soham Sane, Aidan Murphy, Thomas Ruddell.

Front Row (L to R): Jack Anderson, Miles Mizutani, Keaton Baxter, Nicholas Love, Luke Atkinson, Paul Nilsen, Ben Weir, Thomas Siemon, Ben Bryant, Archie Austin.

16 Years

14 Years

Back Row (L to R): Mr Nick Holland, Philip Sangster, Joel Stay, Harvey Munday, Lincoln Jorss, James Grant, Miles Bennett, Ben Davies.

Front Row (L to R): Will Rockett, Archie Slatter, Samuel Kelley, Ethan Huang, Nate Karoly, Callum Hodgson, Jamie Tan.

Absent: Liam Duncan, Ben Purcell, Oscar Vanderstoep.

15 Years

Front

Absent:

13 Years

Back Row (L to R): Hudson Timms, Mack Kumala, Lucas Lu, Alexander Donaldson, Ruka Hoole, Mitchell Spence, Hugo Liberatore.

Second Row (L to R): Mr Nick Holland, Tom Rollason, Xavier Corser, William Dauber, Max Gatehouse, Tom Callinan, Callum Wood.

Front Row (L to R): Angus Reddie, Hamish Campbell, Charlie Guy, Zac Fox, Thomas Campbell, Henry Gannon, Josh Skinner .

Absent: Charlton Parr, Aarav Lalji.

Back Row (L to R): Mr Dylan Koopman, Andrew Zhuang, Tom Chan, Henry Slatter, Connor Fitzpatrick, Dominic Forrest.

Front Row (L to R): Hamish Cooke, Armon Cardell, Elijah Breen, Alex Spence, Ian Chow, Oscar Phillips.

Back Row (L to R): Mr Dylan Koopman, Shaun Li, Eli Brain, Nelson Jorss, Archie Boorer, Noah Lauder, Salvatore Leotta.

Row (L to R): Thomas Chambers, Isaac Collins, Oliver Dauber, Ethan Elix, Nick Kelso, Julien Anderson, Finnian Mann, Luca Waterhouse.

Charlie Miller.

12 Years

11 Years

10 Years

Back Row (L to R): Fraser Bell, Ira Adib, Shree Bhatt, Larry Zhang, Sebastian McBride Malaquias.

Second Row (L to R): Mr Nick Holland, Josh Margetts, Hayden Huang, Roger Dong, Lachy Donaldson, George Oliver, Sebastian Sneddon.

Front Row (L to R): Alex Coates, Jordan Redburn, Sebastian Bryan, Julian Hsu, Ben Earnshaw, Fergus Liu, Ollie Nadin.

Back Row (L to R): Mr Greg Tier, Elijah Rodins, Gus Dauber, William Creighton, Lachlan Ho, Joshua Rodins.

Front Row (L to R): Ethan Kao, Lachlan Muir, Hugo Small, Ethan Milford, Kiran Kumar, Nash Smith, Zachary Tallis.

Back Row (L to R): Mr Greg Tier, Heath Evans, Maayan Nallainathan, Jayden Patten, Will Himstedt.

Front Row (L to R): Will Chalmers, Luca Elix, Thomas Johnson, Anderson Ngai, Joshua Smith.

Debating

The Debating program has once again achieved a remarkable level of success in 2023, with students of all year levels going above and beyond. The program has seen a significant uptake this year, with 215 boys signing up to participate — a testament to the dedication of both experienced debaters and new faces within the BGS community. Achieving this degree of involvement would not have been possible without the unrelenting efforts of the program’s coaches and staff.

With the first round of GPS Debating commencing in Week 1 of Term 1, many students took advantage of pre-season clinics

and trials to refine their skills in preparation of their first debate. Teams reaped the benefits of this hard work with outstanding achievements in the season, culminating in seven premierships.

Brisbane Grammar School was represented by 26 teams in the QDU competition, with 10 out of a possible 14 teams making it through to the knockout finals. The breadth of success across the program is a testament to the effective coaching structures afforded to every student.

Despite a fantastic start to the QDU competition, where they remained undefeated in the first four rounds, the Senior A team

faced a challenging matchup against Stuartholme in the quarter finals, resulting in elimination.

A special mention to the 11.1 QDU team, who advanced to the Year 11 Grand Final after securing nine consecutive victories. Despite tough competition from a strong Churchie team on the topic: Australia should give permanent residents and temporary visa holders the right to vote. The boys managed to go all the way, claiming the coveted QDU Premiership.

One of the most significant demonstrations of our strength as a community was our second-place ranking in the state for overall results,

Senior A GPS/QDU

assuring us that the future of BGS Debating is in highly capable hands. I would like to extend my thanks to Director of Debating Ms Dana Schottlaender for her pivotal role in BGS Debating’s success. Her tireless efforts have been instrumental in maintaining the program’s school-wide achievements and passion, which she has cultivated during two years in the role.

Lastly, I would like to thank all those with whom I’ve had the privilege of sharing the past eight years of debating with. From teammates to coaches, the memories we’ve created together are deeply cherished. Debating has provided me with some of the greatest experiences of my school life.

Isaac Bassingthwaighte Debating Captain

12.1 GPS/QDU

(L to R): Arran McKenzie, Dominic Forrest, Rahul Kumar, Andrew Beckingsale, Alex Crethar.

Absent: Jaguar Ngo and Arathy Thirukumar (Coaches).

L to R: William Dwyer, Jasper Lindgren, Jack Matthew, Isaac Bassingthwaighte, Jonathan Neep. Absent: Jude Forrest (Coach).

10.2

9.1

11.2 GPS/QDU

L to R: Alan Zhao, Angus Ellerman, Josh Smith, Lucas Tan, Alexander Keir. Absent: Jonathan May (Coach).

GPS/QDU

L to R: Christian Ma, Matthew Beckingsale, Luke Saywell, Lucas Lu. Absent: Daniel Wu, Katie Meehan (Coach).

11.1 GPS/QDU

L to R: James Brough, Lewis Williams, Adriano Gianfelici, Thomas Ruddell, Keaton Baxter. Absent: Thomas Nunn-Rutledge and Tiarne Graves (Coaches).

10.1 GPS/QDU

L to R: Chase Pao, Matteo Boccolacci, Michael Dore, Benjamin Li, Anson Qiu-Tang, Finn Dargavel (Coach), Oliver Cafferky (Coach).

10.3 GPS

L to R: Bokai Zhang, Armon Cardell, Michael Beetham, Bowen Zhang, Liem Dang. Absent: Ms Beth Kachel (Coach).

GPS/QDU

L to R: Manav Bhandarker, Adam Chua, Hamish Ellerman, Archer Webb, Charles Zhang. Absent: Alexander Graves and Toby Davidson (Coaches).

9.3 GPS

L to R: Om Thaker, Guan-Ao Ma, Mehtaab Singh, Chanuga Jayawardena, Jake Parker. Absent: Mr John Byrne (Coach).

8.2 GPS

L to R: Orlando Dunn-Mura, Henry Woodward, William Dauber, Ethan Huang, Thomas Scott, Michael Murray (Coach).

9.2 GPS

L to R: Yago Ortega Quintana, Rohan Goel, Eugene Erng, Rishi Mehta, Sachin Nanda. Absent: Johanna Conomos (Coach).

8.1 GPS

L to R: Zachy Yap, Julian Chin, Ojas Joshi, Alex Fu, Alexander Scott, Robbie Gilbert (Coach) .

8.3 GPS

L to R: Ethan Koch, Sisu Wang, Ethan Chen, Jasper Chin Moody, Hamish Treweeke, Mr Samuel Finch (Coach).

7.1 GPS

L to R: Jason Shi, Leon Huang, Lucas Lu, Ferrell Dong, Dominic Incani. Absent: Alexander Graves and Toby Davidson (Coaches).

7.3 GPS

L to R: Edward Thai, Ethan Cao, Marcus Tully, Aiden Ng, Henry Wang. Absent: Jasper Lindgren, Jack Matthew, Rahul Kumar (Coaches).

6.2 GPS

L to R: Yevin De Silva, Max Woods, Jayden Lee, Danny Zhong, Leo Koch, Daniel Wu (Coach), Michael Beetham (Coach).

7.2 GPS

L to R: Malakai Wong, Shriyan Gurram, Avi Jha, Kingsley Schliebs, Fergus Liu. Absent: Andrew Beckingsale, Arran McKenzie, Angus Ellerman (Coaches).

6.1 GPS

L to R: Ricky Chin, Oliver Chin Moody, Ilan Finn, Tony Chin, Martin Chang, Lucas Lu (Coach), Matthew Beckingsale (Coach).

5.1 GPS

L to R: Henry Beebe, Tom Taylor, Sriram Potluri, Ayaan Pachchigar, Alston Wang. Absent: Chase Pao and Christian Ma (Coaches).

5.2 GPS

L to R: Josh Smith, Henry Lee, Maayan Nallainathan, Daniel Zhang, Chris Li, Bowen Zhang (Coach), Anson Qiu-Tang (Coach), Liem Dang (Coach).

Y5 QDU Debating

Back Row (L to R): Luca Bowden, Samuel Chan, Bokai Zhang, Matteo Boccolacci, Luke Saywell, Michael Dore, Prashan Dematagoda.

Third Row (L to R): Lachlan Ho, Gianni Bond, Sanjay Selvarajan, Elijah Rodins, Vir Vasant, Sebastian Lippiatt, Tom Taylor.

Second Row (L to R): Hamish Moore, Louis Sampson, Julian Jung, Zerui Wu, Rishan Mudaliar, William Himstead, Shreyans Maturu.

Front Row (L to R): Eshan Patel, Sebastian Soi, Daniel Bahri, Anderson Ngai, Frederick Finch.

Teacher Managers: Ms Sam Kolkenbeck-Ruh, Ms Natalie Berndt.

Absent: Richard Kamberovic, Oscar Cao, Ryan Liu, Lewis Zhu, enjamin Li, Alan Zhao, Matthew Kim.

Y7 QDU Debating

Back Row (L to R): William Gong, Manura Gallage, Jeffrey Yu, Deep Singh.

Second Row (L to R): Murphy Van Riel, Kiren Senaratne, Bryan Sun, Lachlan Bade, Gabriel Zheng, Will Chin.

Front Row (L to R): Kayden Kyoung, Aamay Wadhwani, Aran Nallainathan, Luke Wang, Chia-Heng Lin, Aadya Wadhwani, Bradley Chua.

Y9 QDU Debating

L to R: ugene Lee, Archer Webb, Adam Chua, Max Butler, Evan Ye, Sam Farrelly, Hamish Smyth.

Y6 QDU Debating

Back Row (L to R): Joshua Fletcher, Lucas Tan, James Brough, Adriano Gianfelici, Mitch Emery, Isaac Chua, Prabhav Purushothaman.

Second Row (L to R): Arthur Kim, Ned Wilson, Dougal Smyth, Ramtino Sandroan, Soren Fripp, Aiden Lee, Yuvi Lashand, Kiran Kumar.

Front Row (L to R): Rex Luong, Anderson Han, Marlin Ngo, Edward Gu, Jack Swayne, Angus Nieh, Felix Li, William Chou.

Y8 QDU Debating

Back Row (L to R): Praj Saini, Henry Duffield, Jacky Tan, Lukas Liu, Keshav Siraparapu, Samuel Prasad, Suriya Selvarajan.

Front Row (L to R): Aroush Kothari, Thomas Boulton, Alexander Smith, Frederick Barrett, Daoson Wu, Mack Kumala, Connor O’Shea.

Y10 QDU Debating

Back

(L to R): Matthew Beckingsale,

Row

Benjamin Li, Luke Saywell, Michael Dore, Samuel Chan.

Front Row (L to R): Daniel Wu, Lucas Lu, Anson Qiu-Tang, Shaun Li, Blaire Xu, Chase Pao.

Fencing

The 2023 Fencing season set new records with more than 220 boys signing up. This was comprised of 59 primary school fencers competing at school on Friday afternoons, and 164 fencers from Years 7 to 12 competing in the Queensland Fencing Association Brisbane School Teams Competition. We reached a new high of 45 teams representing the school in foil, epee and sabre. A huge amount of preparation for the season began in Term 1, including outfitting all these enthusiastic fencers in their whites and masks, maintaining the large armoury of weapons, and beginning training and team

selections. The pre-season camp was held in the Easter holidays with around 100 boys attending each day.

The season launch was a great success, with a large group of parents and coaches coming together. Assistant Fencing Director Jim Hill and 2020 Fencing Captain Jonathan Patchen entertained the audience with an informative Q&A panel discussing the past and future of BGS Fencing. Parents also enjoyed a welcome video put together by the senior boys during the holiday camp.

The Musketeers parent support group provided its usual amazing

assistance throughout the season. They were able to keep hungry fencers and parents fed at the BBQ canteen, and sold caps and hoodies that were snapped up by our Fencing community. This raised funds that will be reinvested in the Fencing program.

Our season ended with many teams making strong finishes and much of the light dark blue on the podium. Eleven of our teams gained first place in their respective division, including our First IV Foil and First IV Sabre. A further 13 teams finished in second place including the First IV Epee, and seven teams finished in third place. Overall season

First IV

rankings placed BGS in first place, ahead of Brisbane Girls Grammar School and Brisbane State High School. It was fantastic to see several of our BGS fencers capitalise on the season’s success by participating in state and national level tournaments. None of this would be possible without the tireless work of our supremely organised Fencing Director Ms Melanie Chin and Mr Jim Hill, the driving force behind BGS Fencing for decades. Thanks also to our coaches Paul Crook, David McFadyen, Will Beckey, Kai Braun, Hugo Brown, Daniel Grother, Donghwan Kim, Alexandra Patchen, Jonathan Patchen, Lucas Raaymakers, Alan Wang and Lachlan Yu. To teachers Ms Michelle Ragen, Mr Nathan Simmons, Ms Michelle Maguire and Mr Peter Brunckhorst — we thank you for

patiently giving your time and expertise to get us match ready.

The departing Year 12 students, including myself, will miss the Fencing community and the camaraderie enjoyed at every bout.

Justin Lowe Captain of

Fencing

I am honoured to have represented BGS in interschool fencing this season.

Besides providing opportunities for me and many others to better our fencing skills, BGS has opened doors for some of us to participate in state, national and even international competitions.

One of the aspects I enjoy most about the BGS Fencing program is its tight-knit, yet strong and inclusive community. When I initially joined, I not only enjoyed

the sport but also the sense of belonging it offered.

Developing my skills with fellow students has allowed me to meet new friends who have challenged me to improve. The quality of our equipment has also been instrumental in our progress, safeguarding us from potential injuries that could be a daunting concern for those unable to defend against an attack.

Overall, fencing has been an enjoyable experience, especially when you can respond with a well-aimed counterattack. This season has been amazing, and it has been great to watch everyone’s progress. I hope that 2024 will be even better, and I look forward to seeing everyone return next year.

Alexander Smith Year 8

Back Row (L to R): Jim Hill (Assistant Director), Hanbi Seo, Tim Hinton, Taj Saini, Harsha Cikaluru, Tom Chan, Melanie Chin (Director).

Front Row (L to R): Vikram Kumar, Aiden Seo, Daylin Johnson, Justin Lowe (Captain), Will Yuen, Lucas Lu, Owen Zhong.

State, National and International Results

We congratulate these fencers who were afforded the opportunity to compete in state, national and international competitions.

Queensland School Fencer

Event Place Name

Senior Men’s Foil

1st place Daylin Johnson (Year 9)

Senior Men’s Foil 2nd place Theo Chan (Year 11)

Senior Men’s Foil 3rd place (tie) Oscar Zhong (Year 9)

Senior Men’s Foil 3rd place (tie) Owen Zhong (Year 8)

Senior Men’s Epee 1st place Justin Lowe (Year 12)

Intermediate Boy’s Foil 1st place Daylin Johnson (Year 9)

Intermediate Boy’s Foil 2nd place Oscar Zhong (Year 9)

Intermediate Boy’s Foil 3rd place (tie) Armand Hamilton (Year 9)

Intermediate Boy’s Epee 3rd place Alexander Smith (Year 8)

Senior Men’s Sabre 1st place Lucas Lu (Year 10)

Senior Men’s Sabre 3rd place (tie) Henry Ballentine (Year 10)

Senior Men’s Sabre 3rd place (tie) Charlie Fuller (Year 10)

National Intermediate School Championships

Boy’s Foil 3rd place Daylin Johnson (Year 9)

Boy’s Foil Team 2nd place Daylin Johnson (Year 9) Oscar Zhong (Year 9) Owen Zhong (Year 8) Will Angelini (Year 7)

Individual Proficiency Awards

Queensland U15 Event

Place Name

Men’s Epee 3rd place Alexander Smith (Year 8)

Men’s Foil 1st place Armand Hamilton (Year 9)

Men’s Foil 3rd place Ryan Cowdroy-Ling (Year 9)

Men’s Sabre 1st place Aidan Seo (Year 8)

Men’s Sabre 3rd place Vikram Kumar (Year 10)

Queensland Open Circuit #1 Event Place Name

Men’s Foil 1st place Hanbi Seo (Year 11)

Men’s Foil 2nd place Daylin Johnson (Year 9)

Men’s Sabre 3rd place (tie) Aiden Seo (Year 8)

Men’s Sabre 3rd place (tie) Lucas Lu (Year 10)

Queensland U17 Cadet Event Place Name

Men’s Foil 1st place Theo Chan (Year 11)

Men’s Foil 2nd place Will Yuen (Year 10)

Men’s Sabre 1st place Lucas Lu (Year 10)

Men’s Sabre 2nd place Aiden Seo (Year 8)

Men’s Sabre 3rd place Vikram Kumar (Year 10)

Students who attended training regularly in 2023 were able to attempt the assessment for their Proficiency Award. Congratulations to all who achieved their next level of proficiency.

Year 5 Bronze Fencing Awards

Harish Anand Theo Brown William Chalmers Matthew Chambers

Henry Chen Fred Finch Rory Horne Marcus Huo

Mason Jia Aiden Kim Ryan Lee Jayden Lu

Henry Maguire William Moynihan Mahin Singh Adrian Sumano Liu

Marcus Tian Alex Tsai Daniel Wang Lucas Wang

Colin Wong Zerui Wu Jensen Xiong Daniel Zhang

James Zhang Chace Zheng

Year 6 Bronze Fencing Awards

Edward Gu Anderson Han George Klumpes Frank Li

Edward Liao Angus Nieh Timothy Ray Frazer Singleton

Vincent Voller Hugo Wilkinson Aiden Zand Danny Zhong

Bronze Fencing Awards

James Beebe (Year 7)

Peter Hu (Year 7)

Fergus Liu (Year 7)

Jack Wang (Year 8)

Henry Bird (Year 7)

Brayden Huo (Year 8)

Lucas Lu (Year 7)

Archer Webb (Year 9)

Silver Epee Awards

Nicholas Blanch (Year 8)

Eric Li (Year 8)

Henry Clubb (Year 8)

Lawrence Li (Year 7)

Louis Shorten (Year 7)

Oscar Yuan (Year 7)

Thomas Fullagar (Year 7)

Albert Lien (Year 7)

Henry Wang (Year 7)

William Gong (Year 7)

Silver Foil Awards

Benjamin Anderson (Year 9)

Dinura Gallage (Year 8)

Mason Lee (Year 7)

Malakai Wong (Year 7)

Harry Chang (Year 7)

Manura Gallage (Year 7)

Hamish Napper (Year 7)

Yunze Cheng (Year 7)

Hamish Napper (Year 7)

Ethan Ngan (Year 7)

Bradley Chua (Year 7)

Terry Lee (Year 8)

Albert Sham (Year 8)

Alexander Smith (Year 8)

Jayden Yeh (Year 8)

Congratulations to Captain Justin Lowe who was named as the John Ferris Management Champion Fencer for 2023.

Thank you to our coaches and teaching staff for being at training and fixtures encouraging our fencers. Overall, it was a successful season.

Farewell to our Year 12 fencers, Jack Anderson, Tobias Dunglison (Vice Captain), Thomas Kay, Euan Kearney, Xavier Leung, Justin Lowe (Captain), Jonathan Minchinton, Perry Palling, Isaac Taylor, Ruiqi Mao, Taj Saini and Jaden Teow.

We are grateful to have the Musketeers parent support group. Thank you to the parents of the departing seniors, Nancy West, Rebecca Lowe,

Silver Sabre Awards

John Chambers (Year 7)

Daniel Fung (Year 8)

Luke Zhang (Year 8)

James Boardman (Year 9)

Finn Silverston (Year 8)

Riley Booker (Year 9)

Kaiden Sutton (Year 8)

Max Bromet (Year 7)

Dhilan Varsani (Year 7)

Jonte Lowe and Lynda Dunglison. It was great to see the canteen revitalised at the Yeronga fixtures this year and the number of students walking around proudly wearing their fencing hoodie.

Melanie Chin Fencing Director

Epee

Back Row (L to R): Austin Cancio-Newton, Taj Saini, Oliver Kelly, Jai Saini, Jollie Window.

Middle Row (L to R): Ben Bendell, Jackson Webb, Harsha Cikaluru, Michael Wang, Kris Dark, Sansith Warusamanna, Tim Hinton, Monty O’Neill.

Front Row (L to R): Jack Wang, Alexander Smith, Eric Li, Arthur Young, Nicholas Blanch, Archer Webb, Brayden Huo, Mohid Niazi, Louis Filei.

Absent: Justin Lowe, Mikhail Othman, Bryan Sun, Jaden Teow, Jaden Yeh.

Foil

Back Row (L to R): Perry Palling, Jonathan Minchinton, Lachie Smith, Grayson Cook, Ryan Cowdroy-Ling, Oscar Kim, Theo Chan.

Fourth Row (L to R): Curtis Spencer, Nick Kennedy, Charlie Fuller, Ruiqi Mao, Hanbi Seo, Jason Tan, Oscar Zhong, Isaac Taylor, Will Yuen, James Brough.

Third Row (L to R): Riley Garner, Peter Hu, Ethan Ai, Armand Hamilton, Samuel Harasty, Dinura Gallage, Max Smith, Luke Sharry, Ethan Jones, William Zillmann, Lawrence Li, Xavier Leung, Thomas Fullagar.

Second Row (L to R): Harry Chang, Oscar Yuan, Ethan Liang, Owen Zhong, Ben Anderson, Hamish Napper, Benjamin Searle, Manura Gallage, Jack Anderson, Eugene Lee, William Gong, Jacky Chang, Will Jiang, Ethan Ngan.

Front Row (L to R): Ephraim Zhao, Malakai Wong, Albert Sham, Yunze Cheng, Terry Lee, Alex Coursodon, Max Luong, Tobias Dunglison (Vice Captain), Ethan Cao, Severin Yong Gee, Suriya Selvarajan, James Beebe, Edward Thai, Will Chin, Louis Shorten.

Absent: Sith Abeysinghe, Will Angelini, Kha Minh Quang Cao, Bradley Chua, Liem Dang, Ryan Huang, Daylin Johnson, Thomas Kay, Mason Lee, Evan Li, Thomas Lou, Maxim Mirkovic, Joshua Mitchell, Jules Sellin, Claude Stonell, Jamie Watson.

Back Row (L to R): Dan Miller, Albert Lien, Nick Silverston, Jack Telford, Sam Long, James Topping, William McDade.

Fourth Row (L to R): Edison Nagl, Kaushal Varsani, Matthew Elliott, Will Aitchison, Henry Ballentine, Noah Lauder, Jeffery Jiang, Theodore Andreatidis.

Third Row (L to R): Joseph Huang, Vikram Kumar, Sebastian Wilson, Zik Bui, Alex Smith, Sean Huang, Tom Chan, Darcy Millsteed, Chris Zhu, Daniel Hu, Sahej Bansi, Finn Silverston.

Second Row (L to R): Henry Bird, Dhilan Varsani, Alex Du, Luke Zhang, Sam Moore, Finn Beltrame, Lucas Lu, James Boardman, Riley Booker, Aiden Seo, Henry Clubb.

Front Row (L to R): Isaac Zhang, Fergus Liu, Max Bromet, Isaac Chuang, Robert Kearney, Isaac Doan, Lucas Lu, John Chambers, Daniel Fung, Shriyan Gurram, Henry Wang, Ian Ha, Kaiden Sutton.

Absent: Jack Davison, Leon Huang, Sean Jiang, Euan Kearney, Ethan Peake, Sam Smith, Tom Smith, Max Stringer, Hamish Treweeke, Nicholas Zhao.

Sabre

Year 6

Back Row (L to R): Soren Fripp, Jayden Lee, Danny Zhong, Nicholas Bourne, Sam Murrell, Aiden Zand, Frank Li, Jim Hill (Assistant Director).

Front Row (L to R): Kiran Kumar, Angus Nieh, George Klumpes, Edward Gu, Hugo Wilkinson, Anderson Han, Vincent Voller, Leo Armenis.

Absent: Martin Chang, Theo Constantinou, Edward Liao, Timothy Ray, Frazer Singleton, Callum Walsh, Xavier Walsh, Justin Wang.

Year 5

Back Row (L to R): Nash Smith, Jayden Lu, Gianni Bond, Henry Chen, Daniel Zhang, Lucas Wang.

Middle Row (L to R): Marcus Huo, Rory Horne, Matthew Chambers, Theo Miller, Chace Zheng, Harish Anand, Mahin Singh, Jim Hill (Assistant Director).

Front Row (L to R): Will Chalmers, Garrick Miu, Fred Finch, Henry Maguire, Theo Brown, William Moynihan, James Zhang, Ryan Lee, Mason Jia.

Absent: Lucas Cheng, William Kennedy, Aiden Kim, Everett McCarthy, Sanjay Selvarajan, Adrian Sumano Liu, Marcus Tian, Alex Tsai, Daniel Wang, Colin Wong, Zerui Wu, Jensen Xiong.

Football

Looking back on the year, the defining moment was undoubtedly the home game against TSS.

On that remarkable day, we had over 370 BGS boys fill the stand, roaring their support for the First XI. I believe this season will be remembered for the unwavering support and camaraderie exhibited by our boys, the spirit committee, and the school community as a whole. This collective support played a pivotal role in our First XI team’s outstanding performance and overall improvement in results for all Football teams.

Leading the First XI Team was a privilege. Prior to the first GPS game, the squad competed in an

invitational tournament hosted by TSS. 14 teams competed, travelling from Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand. The First Squad’s efforts culminated in winning the tournament, which was a great confidence boost for the boys in preparation for the season ahead.

The First XI season commenced with victories against BBC and Churchie. However, a heart-wrenching 2-2 draw against Toowoomba, with a last-minute goal by the opposition, prompted an inspirational response from the Spirit Committee. They rallied hundreds of BGS students, spanning from Years 5 to 12 to

support our First XI the following week when we faced TSS. Witnessing the sea of students in the stand, I will forever cherish the electrifying atmosphere and the immense pride I felt wearing light dark blue . The passionate cheers of our beloved King G, Ollie Skirl, accompanied by the thunderous support of our peers, propelled us to a resounding victory.

We finished the season in a commendable third place on the table, marking our best performance in 15 years. The team’s success was the product of the strong bonds between our players, both on and off the field,

First

and the unwavering support from our dedicated coaches, Mr Di-Losa and Mr Alizart.

The Football program has the largest student participation of any sport at BGS, and of any other GPS school. That position is largely due to our Director of Football, Mr Harvey. Mr Harvey has the challenging task of managing and ensuring all the boys are given the opportunity to play on Saturdays and I thank him for all his efforts and support, along with all our

coaches, teachers, players, parents and volunteers.

To all the boys who will be taking the field next year, and especially to those joining the first team, you have cultivated a remarkable team culture and consistently supported one another throughout the season. I extend my best wishes for the upcoming season.

Andrew McLeod Football Captain

Back Row (L to R): Alistair Macintosh, Mike Zeng, Angus Hume, Lucas Bryan, Ocean Xia, Kobi Griffiths. Middle Row (L to R): Greg Di-Losa (Head Coach), Ngailu Thompson, Joe Keddy, Dion Coroneo, Vincent van Brunschot, Will Gatehouse, Daniel Alizart (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Hudson Pherous, Duncan Feltham, Daniel Qu, Andrew McLeod, Harrison Fitzgerald, Oliver Larsen, Ted Callaghan, Liam Hardie.

Second XI

Third XI

Fourth XI

Back Row (L to R): Joe Duncan (Coach), Ed Thomas, Will Siddle, Ned Johnston, Harro Schulz, Sam Goldberg (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Shane Sirimana, Jack Dunne, Jonathan Neep, Cal Simmonds, Charles Harris, Cooper Robson, Finn Duggan.

11A

Back Row (L to R): Nathan Nguyen

Liam

Tom

Fifth XI

Back Row (L to R): Oliver Taylor (Coach), Jackson Holmes, John Morrissey, William Hill, Connor Haley, Angus Norris, Luke Murphy, Edward Gracey.

Front Row (L to R): Ben Weier, Luke Atkinson, Chester Battley, Alex Brown, Isaac Bassingthwaighte, Will Kaandorp, Stephen Kyprios, Will Sciacca, Elie Supplisson.

11B

Back Row (L to R): John Melville (Coach), Thomas Stannard, Arthur Hames, Andy Swindells, Esa Hussain, Jake Edwards, Rupert Thynne, Max Brockhurst

Front Row (L to R): Kayzer Ali, Pascal Khosrotehrani, Kaden Walz, Alex Peters, Jay Peterson, Thomas Middleton, Euan Mortimer, Ollie Shearer-Smith, Nate Stathis.

Back Row (L to R): John Atkins (Manager), Ethen Love, Reid Keeley, Isaac Robinson, Nathan Chen, Saahil Dahiya, Jack Love.

Front Row (L to R): Brad Mackintosh, Kiran Selva, Tom Lyons, Callum Vidler, Monte Tilse, Chris Allen, Sol Ward.

(Coach).

Back Row (L to R): Kaif Mohammed (Coach), Ragulan Gnanavel, James Mees, Ben Whittome, Guy Hilditch, Thomas Rutter, Perry Irwin, Harrison Pope.

Front Row (L to R): Riley Walsh, Giancarlo Sciacca, Josh Tucker, Nick Hirschfeld, Ben Watson, Ethan Vanderwal, Jack Matthews, Nick Meade, Nick Fasone.

(Coach), Nathan Buddee,

Herne (Manager),

Gulliver, Josh Smith, Krishneel Maharaj (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Sam Wallwork, Nash Furnell, Xavier O’Sullivan, Lucas Stay, Tom Poder, Drew Chudleigh, Matthew Kim.

11C

11D

11E

10A

10B

10C

Back Row (L to R): Joshua Di Marco (Coach), Lewis Williams, Zayn Seedat, Toby Harpham, Pablo Chamon Kovalenko, Thai Bui.

Front Row (L to R): Jaipreet Sihota, Jashin Premraj, Alec Bemrose, Jack Sinclair, Rohan Chopra, Lewis Harvey.

Back Row (L to R): Matt Johnson (Coach), Adriano Gianfelici, Jack Guyatt, Alex Roberts, Nick Scott, Fergus Parsell, Lucas Bell, Hugo Elix.

Front Row (L to R): Oscar Phillips, Nic Soo, Sam Klaassen, Jacob Choi, Lucas Waite, Mitch Emery, Mitchell Khoo, Manul Jayasena.

Back Row (L to R): Matt Ridenton (Coach), Ben Coates, Hugo Spencer, Omero Msalem, Ryan Zand, Harvey Gatehouse, Samuel Chan, Loredana Di Donato (Manager).

Front Row (L to R): Bokai Zhang, Harry Woodruff, Rylan Pribadi, Anson Qiu-Tang, Ben Redmond, Julien Anderson, Connor Quagliotto, Charley Jenns.

Back Row (L to R): Oscar Smith(Coach), Sam Margetts, Oliver Graham, Dom Scott, Aaron Le Dan (Coach), Luke Saywell, Will Jackson, Charlie Prebble, Loredana Di Donato (Manager).

Front Row (L to R): Luke Telford, Jackson Leong, James Warren, James Anictomatis, Colby Smith, George Wacker, Salvatore Leotta, Matteo Boccolacci, Luke Duncan.

Back Row (L to R): Tom Jackson (Coach), Benjamin Treacy, George Hammer, Julian Burcham, Thomas Ruddell, Matthew Purcell, Max Hammer.

Front Row (L to R): Joshua Poh, Jackson Webb, Andrew Gracen, Max Moore, Charlie Renshaw, Max Liberatore, Benjamin Robertson, Hamish Cooke.

Back Row (L to R): Noah Guthrie (Coach), Jai Selva, Aowen Ding, Ollie Swift, Cormack Willersdorf, Cooper Hyde, Alexander Prowse, Loredana Di Donato (Manager).

Front Row (L to R): Chase Pao, Oscar Small, Cavel Leong, Harry Beirne, Alistair Langdon, Alex Spence, Bowen Zhang, Daniel Wu, William Marschner.

10D

10E

9B

9D

Back Row (L to R): Henry Nelson (Coach), Ferdinando Rombola, Thomas MacPherson, Zac Jakupovic, Michael Beetham, Ryan Logan.

Front Row (L to R): Andre Kwok, Anh Do, Zahran Haque, Hunter Neep, Lachlan Elf, Casey Hughes, Tom Braben.

Back Row (L to R): Nick Kruger (Coach), Siddhanta Rai, Martin Grant, James Butler, Louis Pincus, Matt Petersen.

Front Row (L to R): Hamish O’Sullivan, Isaac Collins, Will Quinlin, Ben Rothwell, Oliver Dauber, Magnus Wechsel, Julian McKay.

Back Row (L to R): Liam Anderson (Coach), Henry Kerrigan, Carter Prasad, Cooper Wolski, Yahya Hussain, Isaac Reid.

Front Row (L to R): Ed Douglas, Zach Schulz, William Leung, Zane Salih, Finn O’Sullivan, Yusuf Seedat, Charles Nelson.

Back Row (L to R): Scott Guyett (Coach), George Chalmers, Oliver Lynch, Yuvraj Dahiya, Eli Redburn, Declan Simpkins, Hudson Slater, Ashton Hamra. Front Row (L to R): Jonathan Chambers, Arjan Bansi, Rohan Morris, Elliott Gillman, Ethan Elix, Tommy Hajkowicz, Ben Forrester, Orrey Xia.

Back Row (L to R): Dehan Wickramasekera, Max Butler, Alexander Alayan, Lewis Aleckson, Joel Stay, Charlie Miller, Miles Bennett. Front Row (L to R): Ruben Tavakol, Alex Falcomer, Jack Brown, Joel Wu, Oliver Kent, Jerry Zhang, Karvyn Chan.

Back Row (L to R): Cade Barrientos (Coach), Mac Quirk, Josh Edwards, Noah Taylor, Kevin Chen, Will Neilson, Loredana Di Donato (Manager).

Front Row (L to R): Harrison Reck, Will Maher, Tom Clayton, Oliver Evans, Will Jempson, Maxwell Miu, James Reinke.

9E

9F

8D

Back Row (L to R): Charles Spencer (Coach), Zach Meerten, Edward Thomas, Xavier Rhodes. Front Row (L to R): Archer Webb, Leo Battaglia, Hunter Chen, Sakith Paranavithana, Anshu Pandey.

Back Row (L to R): Charles Spencer (Coach), Billy Brand, Zhen Qiu, Henry Xiang, Ethan Lee.

Front Row (L to R): Lachy Walsh, Sachin Nanda, Archie Dunstan, Lachlan McMaster, Hamish Smyth.

Back Row (L to R): Rudolph Gabuogi (Coach), Adam Ibrahim, George Hooper, Euan Hardie, Oliver Hill, William Moore, Eugene Lee.

Front Row (L to R): Max Simpson, Josh Ramalingam, Mitch Spence, Avi Roy, Anoop Balasuiriya, Will O’Connor, Mark Dalziel.

Back Row (L to R): Joshua Tran (Coach), Henry Burke, Campbell O’Rielly, Andy Bathgate, Aum Bhatt, Oliver Smith, William Ragland, Ethan Donaldson (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Joe Feltham, Angus Hoyling, Hugo Liberatore, Thor Lachlan-Wilkinson, Charles Pendleton, Cooper Euston, William Dauber, Will Rockett, Daniel Holt.

Back Row (L to R): Sara Bell (Manager), Fred Vaughan, Raul Selva, Angus Cooper, Andrew McLeod, Ben Jackson, Rory McGlennon. Front Row (L to R): Owen Murphy, William Medland, Daniel Bent, Mack Kumala, EJ Koch, Ziggy Arumugam, Liam Duncan.

Back Row (L to R): Harison Lucas (Coach), Philip Sangster, Leopold Ryan, Oscar Menzies, Henry Straughton, Liam McClelland, Sebastian White. Front Row (L to R): Alfie Bennett Hill, Samuel Homer, William Peters, Ned Clayton, Leo Wong, Yashneel Prasad, Oscar Neilson, Jack Braben.

8E

8F

Back Row (L to R): Jordan Manning (Coach), Sylvester Biscaro, Max Gatehouse,

7B

Back Row (L to R): Dear Littlefair, Lewis Carroll, Ethan Clarkson, Hudson Prasad, Jules Sellin, Eddie McLean, Harry McDonald.

Front Row (L to R): Joshua Lago, Tom O’Connor, Clancy Menzies, Elliot Sidman, Isiah Mazzocchi, Tom Callinan, Alfred Lu.

7D

Back Row (L to R): Aowen Ding (Coach), Nam-An Nguyen, Elliot Morris, Matthew Pruyn, Hamish Bartlett, Alex Kerr, Henry Lutton, George Flatscher (Manager).

Front Row (L to R): Harrison Tang, Lucas McGrath, Kayden Kyoung, Campbell Graham, Flynn Oliver, Henry Lin, Jamie Ma, Gabriel Levy, Henry Gannon.

Back Row (L to R): Christian Conomos (Coach), Joe Fang, Rohan Vasani, Lukas Liu, Lexer Wynn, Michael Tsai, Keshav Siraparapu, Cooper Vo.

Front Row (L to R): Dominic Purcell, James Irving, Flynn Travis, Andrew Cavanagh, Charlie Dyson, Nate Karoly, Aryan Mandhan, Richie Butler.

Noah Sriskandarajah, Max Wang, Gray Dalton, Harry Hajkowicz, Mel Eveleigh (Manager).

Front Row (L to R): Tom Gorry, Angus Hetherington, Francis Wallwork, George Douglas, Gus Brand, Will Mauger, Oliver Grigg, Jordan Redburn, Josh Skinner.

Back Row (L to R): Max Bramley (Coach), Thomas Isles, Leo Lee, Digby Harpham, Manny Yang, Owen Meeking, Luka Rodins.

Front Row (L to R): Jake Renshaw, Chris McKay, Ethan Bester, Charlie Guy, Cameron McArdle, Dylan Murphy, Riyaz Paudyal.

Back Row (L to R): Sara Bell (Manager), Andreas Athanasiou, Sidney Myers, John Stuckey, Luke Allen, Samuel Prasad, Ranveer Sekhon.

Front Row (L to R): Inness Shannon, Charlie Wang, Samriddh Srivastava, Praj Saini, Jamie Tan, Jacob Haylock, Damon Jones.

7E

7F

6B

6C

6D

Back Row (L to R): Kiyan Rahman (Coach), Sten Loch-Wilkinson, Shree Bhatt, Matthew Boyd, Miller Lin, Lachlan Kappler.

Front Row (L to R): Jamie Greig, Aaryan Jagannathan, Kingsley Schliebs, Aran Nallainathan, Aarith Naik, Roger Dong.

Back Row (L to R): Mitchell Wishart (Coach), Lachlan Bade, Ashley Nie, David Wang, Harrison Doyle, Jeremy Kuo, Caroline Padgham (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Aditya Kolur, Ryan Chand, Murphy Van Riel, Marcus Ning, Kusha Zareie, Will Ludlow, Gabriel Zheng, Will Keech, Ronald Guo.

Back Row (L to R): Padraig Porter (Coach), Oliver Chin Moody, Sebastion Sneddon, Anthony Vidakovic, William Creighton, Angus Hart, Harry Macaulay.

Front Row (L to R): Tristan Luk, Jimmy Skoien, Oliver Nadin, Archie Quinlan, Hugo Wilkinson, Aidan Shen, Marlin Ngo.

Back Row (L to R): Scott Evans (Coach), Louis Sartori, Gabriel Westley, Joshua Fletcher, Danny Zhong, Ilan Finn, Matthew Allison (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Ashton Thompson, Arthur Kim, Ned Wilson, Josh Margetts, Justin Wang, Aiden Zand, Ryan Ding, Felix Li.

Back Row (L to R): Haydn Murray (Coach), Marcus Swan, Lachlan Hilford, Nick Bourne, Jack Rochester, Thomas Rose, Maxwell Woods. Front Row (L to R): Hugo Small, Martin Chang, Digby Gray, Leo Koch, Owen Woodward, Cameron Clark, Harvie Butterfield.

Back Row (L to R): Scott Evans (Coach), Samuel Dabelstein, Sonny Macfarlane, Jack Quinlan, Edward Liao, Prabhav Purushothaman, Matthew Allison (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Yevin De Silva, Jack Swayne, Will French, Matthew Pearce, Henry Liu, George Oliver, Simran Bansi, Alex Coates.

5B

5D

Back Row (L to R): Louis Zabala (Coach), Henry Maguire, Lucas Cheng, Jayden Patten, Maayan Nallainathan, Nicholas Chuang.

Front Row (L to R): Luca Elix, Oliver Farrelly, Lachlan Neilson, Zachary Tallis, Jack Grigg, Oscar Gannon, Edward Hajkowicz.

Back Row (L to R): Isaac Tam (Coach), Tom Taylor, Sriram Potluri, Reuben Martin, Sebastian Lippiatt, Theo Wisocki, Christos Karanicolas (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Archie Reynolds, William Himstedt, Xavier Coyle, Ted Macfarlane, James Beuth, Harry Baulch, Theo Moore, Alex McAuliffe.

Back Row (L to R): Ayden Cashman (Coach), Lucas Tong, Yashraj Lashand, Monty Yuille, Hugo Cowls, Oscar Law.

Front Row (L to R): Sebastian Soi, Dylan Schulz, Rishan Mudaliar, Jackson Dacron, Eshan Patel, Curtis Kruger.

Back Row (L to R): Justin Shears (Coach), Joshua Rodins, Gus Dauber, Elijah Rodins, Ethan Jowsey, Josh Pentelow.

Front Row (L to R): Zachary Chow, Daniel Bahri, Kyan Lee, Jacob Low, Jack McMullen, Timothy Kerr, Aarav Kanegaonkar.

Back Row (L to R): Billy Tanner (Coach), Maxwell McHutchison, Oliver Goold, John Myers, Xavier Clark, Ryan Tavakol (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Louis Sampson, Tom Johnson, William Himstedt, Theo Brown, James Egan, Samuel Beck, Isaac Liaw.

Gymnastics

2023 was a successful year for the Gymnastics program. The hard work of all BGS gymnasts culminated in a clean sweep across every division and individual allaround top three position in the GPS Foundation Cup Competition.

This is a record in the history of GPS gymnastics. We also won the shield for the lead-up meet series, hosted by BBC.

I thank all athletes for their incredible contribution to the program’s great success. Many gymnasts competed in external gymnastics competitions.

Congratulations to Justin Wu, Christian Waterhouse and Sebastian Ashby-Cliffe who were selected to represent Queensland at the Australian Gymnastics Championships.

I would like to thank the coaches, in particular Mr Dom

Robertson, Mr Jarad Speight, Mr Curtis Hooper and Mr Jack Coates, who have trained and nurtured us gymnasts, allowing our performances to be of the highest of standards.

My gratitude extends the parents and the MAGS group for such huge efforts and contributions to the program. None of this would be possible without you taking care of us, driving us to training and the smooth running of events.

BGS Championships was an inhouse Grammar competition, which ran in the week before the Foundation Cup. I congratulate the three all-round champions Finn Harris (Division 3), Elliot Warner (Division 2) and Nicholas Hoole (Division 1) on their well-deserved success at this event.

On the day of the third annual

GPS foundation cup, our Division 3 team recognised that teamwork was crucial for their success.

Congratulations to Ethan Chen, Orlando Dunn-Mura, Heath Evans, Liam Evans, Zachary Fox, Finn Harris, Angus Herrington, Oliver Hoole and Charles Nelson for taking out the Division 3 title.

The Division 2 competition is challenging; however, this year saw the introduction of Level 5 optional, hence larger teams were entered by all schools. Our Division 2 team demonstrated great enthusiasm and experience, and dominated the competition.

Congratulations to Kayzer Ali, Seth McBride, Raff McDonnell, Aedan Perel, Joey Stevenson and Elliot Warner for winning the Division 2 title.

They were closely supported by the Division 2B team who

Division 1

assisted with this great result, so congratulations to Sebastian Bryan, Milo Lindgren, John Robertson and Lukas Stock.

Division 1 is an exciting competition, and 2023 did not disappoint. It was great to see so much spirit from the BGS spectators —it is what makes the Foundation Cup such a special event. Many of our gymnasts stepped up, recovered from injuries and trained hard to produce some very strong results on the day.

I felt privileged to lead this strong group to take out the Division 1A competition.

Congratulations to Nicholas Hoole, Jacob Nucifora, Justin Wu, Jeremy Wu and Sebastian Ashby-Cliffe.

Our division 1B team included Kiran Patel, Christian Waterhouse and Luca Waterhouse. It was great

to see such strong performances from all gymnasts. The support they showed for their fellow athletes pushed us to victory.

As proud as I am of the results, I am more impressed by the work we put in. The culture of hard work and commitment allowed for consistent success.

I am fortunate to have been part of this program since 2018, and I am sure this team will continue to dominate the competition in future.

Oliver Waterhouse Captain of Gymnastics

Back Row (L to R): Jack Coates (Head Coach), Justin Wu, Nick Hoole, Oliver Waterhouse, Kiran Patel, Harrison Pearse, Curtis Hooper (Senior Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Sebastian Ashby-Cliffe, Jeremy Wu, Jake Nucifora, Luca Waterhouse, Christian Waterhouse.

Division 3

Back Row (L to R): Liam Evans, Charles Nelson, Ethan Chen, Zac Fox, Jarad Speight (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Heath Evans, Oliver Hoole, Orlando Dunn-Mura, Finn Harris, Angus Herrington.

Division 2

Back Row (L to R): Kayzer Ali, Seth McBride, Milo Lindgren, John Robertson, Dominic Robertson (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Aedan Perel, Elliott Warner, Lukas Stock, Raff McDonnell, Joey Stevenson.

Absent: Sebastian Bryan.

Rowing

The Rowing program at BGS is like no other. We are so fortunate to have many great opportunities and world class resources available.

The preseason training starts in Term 4, with the racing held in Term 1. The GPS Rowing championship; The Head of the River, is held towards the end of Term 1, and primarily consists of two trophies: The Old Boys’ Cup and the O’Connor Cup. Prior to the GPS Championships, there are five lead-up regattas, giving crews a chance to race and fine tune strategies.

During the 2022/23 season, we were still faced with the ramifications from the 2022 floods, unfortunately rendering our shed unusable. Fortunately, our Director managed to seamlessly transition us to row out of the St Margrets boatshed for the entirety of Term 4. It provided a pleasant change of scenery, but crucially allowed us to get our long pre-season miles in. During the lead-up to the Head of the River, we were also extremely fortunate to welcome scouts from Yale, Brown and Berkley universities, who spoke to us about

opportunities to row and study at prestigious schools in America. Whilst we do train more than eight times per week, it is thoroughly enjoyable, simply because you are never alone. Training with a squad, made up of your mates, makes the whole experience so much fun. Without a doubt, the two team training camps held in Maroochydore, always stand out as a highlight of the season. Whilst the camps are physically demanding, there is always fun to be had.

Throughout my eight years

at Grammar, I’ve participated in many different sports, but none are as special as Rowing. Everyone always works together, every regatta, every result, is always a true team effort. Whether it’s the Year 98th Quad or the Open First VIII, every crew is equally respected and shares a common goal, to race as fast as they can. Winning in rowing is truly euphoric, but it’s not everything. I believe ‘success’ to be the most important aspect of rowing. Whether that be, not falling out of the boat or setting a world record time, it’s all about doing your best. I am proud to report that the 2022/23 Rowing season was nothing but successful.

Thanks to our parents and school staff for a wonderful year.

Samuel Forbes Captain of Boats

First VIII

L to R: Jake Nicholson, Alastair Jackson, Ned Weightman, John Morrissey (vc), Alex Roe, Reid Keeley, Seth Fidler, Sam Forbes (c), Sol Ward. Coach: Richard Powell.

Second VIII

Year 11 Second VIII

Year 10 Second Quad

Year 11 First VIII

Year 10 First Quad

Year 10 Third Quad

L to R: Michael Joyce, Dom Forrest, Finnur Gislason, Isaac Spiller, Jay Peterson, Bede Stuckey, Lachie Smith, Tom Ruddell. Coach: Andy Botting.

L to R: Bennett Huf, Marcus Forbes, Henry Slatter, Max-ze Lee, Will Maher. Coach: Paul Brown.

L to R: Angus Bale, Oliver Hudson, Oliver Wright, Zach Douglas, Hamish Campbell. Coach: Phil Morgan.

L to R: Jake Edwards, Alex Macfarlane, Oliver Taylor, Lachie Elliott, Ed Cooper, Monty O’Neill, Boris Kotovich, Matthew Purcell. Coach: Amanda Rukuwai.

L to R: Flynn McCormack, Cormack Willersdorf, Ryan Zand, Arki Wackwitz, Tom Campbel. Coach: Maia Thomas.

L to R: Ben Weier, Nick Finch, Will Dwyer, Myles Houghton, Harry Clifton, Will Pascoe, Alex Brown, Hugh Bunce, Lachie Reck. Coach: Liv Mendonca.

Year 10 Fourth

Year 10 Sixth Quad

Year 10 Eighth

Year 10 Fifth Quad

Year 10 Ninth

L to R: Charlie Blackwood, Oliver Graham, Curtis Spencer, Maxwell Hirst, Will Angelini. Coach: Alice Turnour.

Year 10 Seventh Quad

L to R: Zik Bui, Harper Enasio, Angus Clarke, Jack Davison, Lachlan Clarke. Coach: Andrew Bale, Cameron Smith.

Quad

L to R: Oscar Dowling, Jeremy Boo, Xavier Karmel, Will Aitchison, Liam McCormack. Coach: Andrew Bale, Cameron Smith.

L to R: Joshua Liu, Ashton Bottomley, Antonio Hasselmann, Cooper Hyde, Monty Watchirs. Coach: Oscar Akhavan, Will Shaw.

Quad

L to R: Darcy Lewis, Brandon Chien, Gabe Arthur, Mac Quirk, Lachlan Euston. Coach: Andrew Bale, Cameron Smith.

Quad

L to R: Ben Mowbray, Lukas Gresshoff, Alec Bunce, James Yantsch, Archer Davies. Coach: Cheng Xing.

Year 9 First Quad

Year 9 Third Quad

Year 9 Fifth Quad

Year 9 Second Quad

Year 9 Fourth Quad

Year 9 Sixth Quad

L to R: Lachie Kerr, Hudson Slater, Oliver Kerr, Ezekial Hutton, Sylvester Biscaro. Coach: Maddy Feltham.

L to R: Ben Purcell, Zac Wrigley, Henry Xiang, Harvey Kerr, Sebastian White. Coach: Jon Tannahill.

L to R: Hamish Smyth (Oscar Kroon, absent), Leo Battaglia, Alex Alayan, Jake Miller. Coach: Emily Hocking.

L to R: Oliver Kent, Wesley Tsai, Ashton Hamra, Hugo Smith, Oliver Catterick. Coach: Cass Davies.

L to R: Ruben Tavakol (Max Thynne, absent), Lachlan Baker, Ned Lilley, Angus List, Daniel Dai. Coach: Scott Austin.

L to R: Nick Kelso, Doug Forno, James Grant, Josh Poynter, Phoenix O’Keefe. Coach: Phil Morgan.

Year 9 Seventh Quad

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Third VIII

Year 9 Eighth Quad

Year 11 Third VII

Year 9 Ninth Quad

L to R: Ryan Philpot, Jason Yee, William Leung, Jack Fleming, Henry Lilley. Coach: Lucy Cribb.

L to R: Alex Warlow, Jason Tan, Jerry Li, Mehtaab Singh, Ed Xiang.

Coach: Lola Thew.

Sam Brimblecombe, Harry Fitzgerald, Tom Dutton, Isaac Smyth, Austen Harry, Tom Huth, Max McGuire, Sam Cameron. Coach: Jon Tannahill.

Hugo Elix, Jack Guyatt, Max Kutnetsov, Sam Bolam, Nick Hammett, Oliver Kelly, John Robertson, Henry Tuma, Phoenix O’Keef. Coach: Lara North.

Jason Zhang, Ruben Tavakol, Hamish Smyth, Ben Davies, Liam McCormack. Coach: Alex Rooney.

Rugby

I would like to start by commending everyone on their effort and commitment to the BGS Rugby program in 2023; from our U11 boys to our Opens.

In 2023, the Opens saw highs and lows, with some steps being taken forward. As Term 1 training ended, the annual Easter Camp began. A three-day military-style camp designed to test the willingness and the ability for the boys in the squad to put the team first. We

emerged from the camp ready to attack the pre-season. In Term 2, we played a variety of GPS teams in three-way and two-way trials, exposing our strengths and weaknesses, which we built on and worked on in training throughout the term.

The Term 2 holiday camp was a program wide, three-day camp out at Northgate where boys and coaches locked in structures and concepts for the season ahead.

Finally, the season began at home against BBC.

The season was a mix of ups and downs. The program as a whole, battled injuries, but more importantly boys persisted through recovery with many returning in later rounds. Special mention to the U11 who kicked off their BGS careers with a couple of wins under the belt. Good luck to all returning players for next season.

Although the Open program did not get the results they were hoping for at the start of the season, I feel we grew closer as a team and advanced our skillset as rugby players and athletes. I would like to thank Harry, Jay, Vince and Jonesy for their coaching throughout the season and thank the Strength and Conditioning staff Matt, Nathan and Sophie

for working closely with program to make sure we were physically right for our weekend fixtures. A special thank you to Director of Rugby and First XV head coach Mr Mooney who departed from his long tenure in the Rugby and Cricket Programs — thank you and good luck in your new role in Club Rugby. I would also like to recognise Northgate ground

staff for their match day support, providing great playing surfaces as well as Normanby Blues Parent Support Group, for their smooth running of the canteen and food after the match at the post-match function.

Alexander Roe Rugby Captain

First XV

Back Row (L to R): Jonty Davis, Will Pascoe, Matt Carlon (Strength and Conditioning), Oliver Akhavan, Tristan Knudsen.

Middle Row (L to R): Phil Mooney (Coach), Oliver Spence, James Murray, Max Romer, Ronan Mellick, Doug Chapman, Lincoln Manuel, Nick Walton (Manager).

Front Row (L to R): Duncan Feltham, Flynn Horton, Charlie Munday, Rowan Tong-Law, Alex Roe, Kody Perry, Shannon Simpson, Tom Siganto, CJ Samai.

Second XV

Third XV

Fourth XV

16A

15A

Back Row (L to R): Vince E (Coach), David Butler, Lachie Reck, Bertie Kendall, Justin Lowe, Tom Dutton, Sam Bolam, Robert Cochrane, Jaye Evans (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Barclay Collins, Will Smith, Mitty Lodge, Tom Huth, Ethan Du Payne, Jock Horton, Sebastian Kimbell, Morgan Jury, Ishaan Keane.

Back Row (L to R): Ned Weightman, Nick Condon, Nick Finch. Middle Row (L to R): Samuel Lobascher (Coach), Luca Nowlan, Aidan Murphy, Alex Brown, Harro Schulz, Dominic Forrest, Joshua Boros, Jamie Smith (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): John Kim, Thomas Middleton, Will Kaandorp, Rex Bennett, Jonathan Neep, Matthew Purcell, Ben Weier, William Murphy, Giancarlo Sciacca.

16B

Back Row (L to R): Tom Poder, Benjamin Treacy, Harrison Leeuwendal, Jake Edwards, Angus Watts, Harry Langdon, Bode Taylor, Flynn McCormack. Middle Row (L to R): Henry Swindon (Coach), Angus Clark, Jed Deacon, Rafferty Chapman, Lachlan Elf, Alexander Prowse, Liam Hardie, Luka Babnik, Kaitlin Emerson (Manager).

Front Row (L to R): Hamish Cooke, Kayzer Ali, Nicholas Hammett, Nicky Garnsey, Ryan Lam, Lewis Harvey, Matteo Boccolacci, Michael Bryan, Harrison Reck.

Back Row (L to R): Sam Siganto (Coach), Sean Forrest (Coach), Nicholas Driessen, Angus Hume, Reid Keeley, Isaac Smyth, Henny Estensen, Lachlan Huntley, David Carroll (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Sol Ward, Sam Cameron, Nick Hirschfeld, Angus Norris, Max McGuire, Tom Huth, Mitty Lodge, Tom Nolan, Rudy Dempsey.

Back Row (L to R): Darren Kinnaird (Coach), Xander Bourke, Henry Slatter, Spencer McPherson, Jackson O’Brien, Ollie Wright, Alec Fitzgerald, Tim Holzgrefe (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Bas Stoneley, Maxwell Hirst, Luke Donaldson, Lincoln Manuel, Harvey Brand, Olly Taylor, Monty Watchirs, Lachlan Elf, Will Driessen. Absent: Hudson Wraight.

Back Row (L to R): Daniel Ritchie (Coach), Seth Kennedy, Oliver Lynch, Arki Wackwitz, Angus McNamara, Dyer Akauola, George Swan, Lincoln Dalton, Lachlan Russell.

Front Row (L to R): Isaac Richardson, Harry Woodruff, Thomas Brant, Sebastian Hazzard, Harper Enasio, Jed Siganto, George Wacker, Lachlan Aleksiuk, Ricky Wang.

15B

14A

13A

13B

13C

Back

(L to R): Anna Cornish (Coach), Manny Yang, Marcus Tully, Archie Kemper, Harry Savage, William Hooper, Daniel Yoon, Henry Lilley.

Front

(L to R): Will Angelini, Will Mauger, Max Patel, Dominic Purcell, Thomas Isles, Archer Tiel, Francis Wallwork, Angus Carson.

Back Row (L to R): Jack Edmondston (Coach), Oscar Small, Alec Bunce, Cooper Wolski, Carter Prasad, Tom Readdy, Max Thynne, Alister Braham (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Isaac Richardson, Jeremy Boo, Ashton Hamra, Nick Kelso, Lewis Aleckson, Caleb Kenward, Lachlan Aleksiuk, Henry Gao, Joshua Liu.

14B

Back Row (L to R): Matthew Overlack, Felix Mole, Zach Meerten, William Carr, Hugo Haug, George Hooper.

Middle Row (L to R): Andrew Skinner (Coach), Ben Davies, Liam McCormack, Claude Stonell, Lachlan McMaster, Campbell O’Reilly, Rowan Hill (Assistant Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Hugo Macaulay, Flynn Travis, Charlie Dyson, Jack Brown, Edward Driessen, Alex Carter, Samuel Kelley, George Dunne.

Back Row (L to R): James Malholland (Coach), Manny Yang, Ned Clayton, Hugh Swan, Ethan Clarkson, Ashton Jennings, Harry Huth.

Front Row (L to R): Tao Sparke, Tom Callinan, Joe Feltham, Hugo Liberatore, Noah Sriskandarajah, Xavier Corser, Jacob Haylock, Francis Wallwork.

Back Row (L to R): Harry Curtin (Coach), Lachie Kerr, Max Woolley, Spencer Ballentine, Billy Brand, Thomas Elliott, Ollie Kerr, Lachlan Mackay (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Lachy Szumowski, Angus List, Ned Horton, Henry Mellick, Owen Begley, Hamish Mackay, Oscar Vanderstoep, Lewis Hay, Archie Slatter.

Back Row (L to R): Nick Sykes (Coach), Sam Romer, Hudson Prasad, Gus Brand, Leo Ellemor, Edward Mulholland, Sidney Myers, Paul Warwick (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Thomas Campbell, Isiah Mazzocchi, Tom Vatanitawake, Gray Dalton, Lewis Carroll, Digby Harpham, Mitchell Spence, Ollie Tart, Tom Rollason.

Row

12A

11A

Front

11C

Back Row (L to R): Harry McDonald, Lewie Prescott, Harrison Coyne-House, Nicholas Bourne, Sonny Macfarlane, Mac Taylor.

Middle Row (L to R): Glenn McFarlane (Coach), Xavier Walsh, Leo Koch, Thomas Bender, Sylvester Biscaro, Callum Walsh, Greg Tier (Coach).

Row (L to R): Ludwig Menck, Ben Earnshaw, Gabriel Levy, Sebastian Sneddon, Roger Dong, Angus Bellamy, Thomas Gorry, Josh Skinner.

Absent: Jake Renshaw.

11B

Back Row (L to R): Dylan Koopman (Coach), Archie Quinlan, Oliver Goold, Walker Seccombe, Tom Taylor, Liam Evans, Monty Yuille.

Front Row (L to R): Theodore Moore, Jacob Low, Marlin Ngo, Josh Pentelow, Ted Macfarlane, Xavier Clark, Heath Evans, Oscar Gannon.

Back Row (L to R): Stuart Shirley (Coach), Harry Macaulay, William Creighton, Sullivan Webb, John Myers, Gus Dauber, Logan Hawkins (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Oscar Harvey, Charlie Carew, Digby Gray, Ned Wilson, Thomas Rose, Alex Raymond, Lachlan Neilson.

Back Row (L to R): Mr Charlie Peterson (Coach), Elijah Rodins, Gianni Bond, Suhaib Kalyaal, Max Given, Maxwell Bullwinkel, Mr Michael Mullany (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Zachary Chow, Fred Finch, Will Himstedt, Joshua Rodins, Arthur Kim, Theo Brown, Jack Grigg, Henry Beebe Absent: Mr Flynn Martinez-Briggs (Coach).

Sailing

Term 1 Sailing began with three consecutive Sundays of Fleet Racing, with the boys pushing their boats and tactical knowledge to the limits.

In the 50 boat fleet, five schools fought for supremacy. Despite the scorching heat and fluctuant winds, Captain Ethan Harcourt and his crew, Ethan Ai, won the 2023 Fleet Racing Regatta. Close on their tail, seven boats out of the top 10 bared the light dark blue of BGS.

These standout sailors were Nick Howarth, Ozair Rahman, Andrew Zhaung, Will Ewart, and an

outstanding effort from George Lee and crew Orlando Dunn-Murain, who secured a spot in the top 5.

The push continued over five weekends of intense Teams Racing, where the boys translated the endurance and speed gained during Fleet Racing into rapid decision making and tactical manoeuvres required for the fastpaced Teams Racing.

Three BGS teams, the As, Bs and Cs all competed with some impressive results and importantly developing their skippers and crew teamwork for the following State Regatta.

As the 2023 Queensland Teams Racing Regatta began, our teams showed unwavering determination to expand their knowledge and improve their performance. Our coaches witnessed many notable improvements throughout all teams. However, the As missed their chance to qualify for Nationals due to a disappointing jury technicality. But smooth seas do not make able sailors. This setback will undoubtedly fire BGS up for next year.

Amidst the highs and lows of this season, it was the camaraderie, dedication and love for this sport

that saw the boys back out at Manly every weekend. This program has a unique ability to connect the spirits of the boys on the water with the Old Boys returning as coaches, and dedicated individuals like Mr Kobez and Mr Straughan, who invest so much of their time in nurturing this incredible sport.

Both skippers, Ethan Harcourt and Ozair Rahman, will graduate this year, leaving their mark on the sport having represented Australia in 2022. The future for BGS Sailing remains bright with so many up and coming junior skippers and crews eager to carry on the School’s success, bolstered

by Old Boy coaches Rowan Purcell, Hugo Ghandhi, Anton Saulov, Nick Vile, Nick Purcell and Oscar Meutermans, and the new MIC, Jack Straughan, taking over from the legendary Mr Kobez.

Ethan Harcourt Captain of Sailing

A Team

Back Row (L to R): George Lee, Ethan Harcourt, Ozair Rahman. Front Row (L to R): Orlando Dunn-Mura, Xavier Rhodes, Levi Phun, Hugo Ghandi (Coach).

B Team

Back Row (L to R): Andrew Zhuang, Noah McKay, Will Ewart, Michael Murray (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Yunze Cheng, Alexander Scott, Gray Dalton.

C Team

L to R: Nick Purcell (Coach), Theodore Andreatidis, Kody Goss, Jeffrey Yu, Nicholas Howarth, Nicholas Blanch, Sam Rutter.

Training Squad

Back Row (L to R): Oscar Meutermans (Coach), Flynn Symons, Kayzer Ali, Lucas de Zubicaray, Charles Harris, Nick Condon, Simson Thomas, Owen Begley, Harry Falting, Jack Straughan (Program Director), Isaac Schotte (Coach).

Second Row (L to R): Abi Riley (Staff), Ethan Ai, Ian Lin, Mason Lee, William Hooper, Jack Mountford, Alex Sampson, Ethan Ngan, Jerry Xue, Alex Coursodon.

Front Row (L to R): Daniel Kurian, Tom Smith, Evan Li, Jace Pan, Isaac Chuang, Charlie Wang, Jayden Yeh, Harry Chang, Leon Huang.

Swimming

GPS Swimming is a sport that can be thought of as an iceberg. The bottom remains hidden from the limelight for 10 months of the year, creating a sense of endless dedication for many athletes. And the pinnacle being the first Friday afternoon of March at the annual championships each year.

In what is arguably the greatest stage in GPS sport and schoolboy swimming, athletes unite as a cohesive force, breaking records, securing podium finishes and swimming their heart out, while representing their school. Consequently, it is unsurprising

those unfamiliar with swimming often perceive it as an individual pursuit. What eludes many observers is the collective devotion and teamwork that form the bedrock for the inspiring performances witnessed within GPS.

Every individual achievement that ignites the crowd is the outcome of an exceptional team that relentlessly push each other their limits. Early on, the team set a goal to merge into one singular cohesive unit rather than as 50 individuals.

The 2023 season was more than special. It was the 100th

Championship, and BGS had the opportunity to reclaim its title and go “back-to-back”.

During the GPS Championships, the junior team achieved promising results. Congratulations to Heath Evans, Mason Jia, and Nick Bourne for winning their divisions. The boys finished the afternoon by tying for fourth place with Ipswich Grammar School. Their collective effort and support from Form Seniors and Year 6’s set the tone for the evening ahead.

The senior team’s warm-up prompted rapid inundating of Chandler’s stands by a sea of

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BGS supporters, creating an electrifying atmosphere and the most exceptional support seen in years. The night began with Edward Nelson’s extraordinary performance in the Open 400m Freestyle, narrowly missing first place. Eugene Lee achieved a rare feat by winning all four of his races. Samuel Zhang and Max Gao contributed to the team’s momentum with victories in the 14&U 50m Backstroke and 15&U 50m Breaststroke. The points margin between first and second place remained incredibly close as the night progressed.

Our relay team once again showcased their strength with the 13&U boys winning both relays. The team continued to dominate, securing victories in four out of five 4x50m Medley relays from 13&U to 16&U categories. This collective effort led to a commendable second-place finish, just seven points behind the leaders.

Despite the outcome, the team brilliantly exemplified their core values, showcasing true teamwork and camaraderie. I am extremely proud of every boy who pushed each other to do their best that night. To all staff, Old Boys, coaches and assistant coaches thank you for your support on pool deck and in the gym.

We especially thank parents for their early wakeups to ferry the boys back and forth from training and for putting on the famous breakfast.

I would like to express my gratitude to all of my teammates and especially my fellow seniors for the memories that we have shared. I could not think of a better group of mates to finish off my journey as a Grammar Swimmer with.

I wish all swimmers the best of luck in the future.

Sebastien Roy-Bryant Captain of Swimming

Back Row (L to R): Ned Weightman, Alex Roe, Sebastien Roy-Bryant, Reid Keeley, Andrew McLeod.

Second Row (L to R): Doug Chapman, James Randall, Oliver Kennedy, Edward Nelson, Sam Cameron, Charlie Munday.

Front Row (L to R): Ed Rimmington, Tom Brittain, Lachie Elliott, Ronan Mellick, Kai Scott-Thompson, Rupert Sommerville, Seth Fidler.

12 Years 1st 2nd 3rd

13 Years 1st 2nd 3rd

14 Years 1st 2nd 3rd

15 Years 1st 2nd 3rd

Lachlan Donaldson

Aiden Shen

Nicholas Bourne

Marcus Raine

Eugene Lee Will Skerman

Samuel Zhang

2023 Junior GPS Championships First Placegetters

Marcus Raine, Max Wang

Eugene Lee, Lexer Wynn

Mason Gao, Will Skerman, Ashley Boucher, Leo Ellemor, Lachlan, Donaldson, Joshua Spiez

Samuel Zhang

Samuel Zhang, Callum Deacon, Matthew Nathan, Tommy Elliott

Gao

Cashy Luo, Max Gao

Declan Simpkins, Sean Dwyer

Jacob Raine, Kyan Bigby

Charlie Lutton, Roc Palmos Woodhouse

Years

Back Row (L to R): Max Romer, Henry Slatter, Isaac Lutz, Liam Cook, Oliver Schnitzerling, Kyan Bigby.

Front Row (L to R): Roc Woodhouse, Ian Chow, Jacob Raine, Charlie Lutton, Morgan Gao, Chris Nathan.

15 Years

Back Row (L to R): Rylan Pribadi, Lachlan Anastasia, Max Gao, Ezekiel Hutton, Archie Boorer, Declan Simpkins, Jed Siganto.

Front Row (L to R): Alexander Lay, Cashy Luo, Lachlan Aleksiuk, Leo Hostiadi, Dennis Zhou, Sean Dwyer, Charles Nelson.

13 Years

Back Row (L to R): Mason Lee, Max Wang, Eugene Lee, Lexer Wynn, Sebastian Wilson, Leo Ellemor, Ashley Boutcher, Ben Bendell, Marcus Raine, Mason Gao, Hamish Bartlett.

Second Row (L to R): Thomas Campbell, Leon Huang, Kiren Senaratne, Jamie Watson, Joshua Spiez, Peter Hu, Will Skerman, Brayden Huo, Harry Chang, Elliot Sidman, Xavier Corser.

Front Row (L to R): Ephraim Zhao, Tom Smith, Hugo Liberatore, Jacob Haylock, Luke Wang, Evan Li, Hamish Campbell, Lachy Donaldson, Ziggy Arumugam, Bradley Chua.

11 Years

Back Row (L to R): Jayden Lu, Xavier Coyle, Jayden Ma, Marcus Tian, Henry Chen, Seb Lippiatt, Lachlan Ho, John Myers, Arthur Kim.

Second Row (L to R): Louis Sampson, Mahin Singh, Lachlan Muir, Harry Baulch, Ethan Jowsey, Lucas Wang, Kiran Kumar, William Moynihan, Jacob Low, Elliot Longland.

Front Row (L to R): Jacques Ha, Jack McMullen, George Klumpes, Reuben Martin, Garrick Miu, Hamish Moore, Felix Li, Isaak Wentrup, Ryan Lee, Ethan Kao, Brandon Wan.

14 Years

Back Row (L to R): Joshua Brand, Henry Mellick, Thomas Elliott, Alexander Cook, Hudson Slater, Curtis Lin.

Second Row (L to R): Peyton Saxil, Aum Bhatt, Tony Deng, Samuel Zhang, Zac Meade, Adam Ibrahim, Hamish Lilley.

Front Row (L to R): Frederick Barrett, Maverick Harris, William Peters, Wayne Cheung, Matthew Nathan, Callum Deacon, Joshua Holmes, Jack Gorry .

12 Years

Back Row (L to R): Oliver Cook, Lucas Tian, Shree Bhatt, Nicholas Bourne, Ethan Huang. Second Row (L to R): Vedant Modak, Sonny Macfarlane, Alexander Ha, Markus Hu, Kai Ischenko, Thomas Bender, Fraser Bell.

Front Row (L to R): Aidan Shen, Teddy Lau, Clement P.H. Lau, Sylvester Biscaro, Roger Dong, Henry Lutton, Edward Xiang, Thomas Gorry.

10 Years

Back Row (L to R): Ted Macfarlane, Zac Ischenko, Maxwell Bullwinkel, Liam Evans, Richard Kamberovic, Heath Evans, Oscar Harvey, Josh Pentelow.

Front Row (L to R): Zachary Chow, Kyan Lee, James Zhang, Rory Horne, Zachary Vasta, Mason Jia, Anderson Ngai, Marcus Huo.

Tennis

BGS Tennis had another spectacular year and GPS season. The Tennis program was led by Head Coach Michael Fancutt and Tennis Coordinator Harry Lee, continuing their success from previous seasons in being the most successful overall tennis program in the GPS competition.

BGS Tennis had a win percentage of 85 per cent throughout the entire school — a remarkable testament to the hard work and stellar play by the boys each week.

The Captain of Tennis for 2023 was Sam Fancutt and the ViceCaptain was Isaac Smyth, who both led the First IV team to second place overall.

In the Queensland Secondary School Tennis Team competition, BGS competed in both the junior

and senior divisions. Both our junior and senior teams won the Met North region and qualified to compete against the best schools in Queensland.

Our senior team competed well in Rockhampton, losing narrowly in the semi-finals on a countback on games after being tied three matches each. Our junior team performed exceptionally and were the winners of the first-ever state title for the junior division of the competition.

There were also many individual highlights throughout the year for players. Some of these include Vittorio Golda being selected for the Queensland team at the School Sports Australian 12&U Championships, Lucas Han winning the Rafa Nadal Tour event

in Brisbane with Samarth Patel being the runner-up, and Hamish Moore being selected into the Queensland team for the Super 10s State of Origin event.

The BGS Tennis School Championships was competed for by long-time friends Sam Fancutt and Isaac Smyth. The gruelling 3-set final was indicative of their battles over the years on the tennis court. Sam was victorious and became the fourth Fancutt family member to win the BGS Tennis School Championships, which includes current Head Coach Michael Fancutt.

Mr Harry Lee Tennis Coordinator

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Back Row (L to R): Michael Fancutt (Head Coach), Angus Bale, Sam Fancutt (Captain), Isaac Smyth (Vice Captain), Adam James.

Front Row (L to R): Jovan Yen, Regan Chou, Jack Whittam, Tim Waller, Simson Thomas, Sebastian Bae.

Absent: Caspian Tuckwell, David Sun, Toby Choi, Sze Yong Ng, Dalton Lee.

Year 10

Back Row (L to R): Angus Cook, Bennett Huf, Yoshi Becker.

Second Row (L to R): Chris Fancutt (Coach), Ryan Quinell, James Yantsch, Nick Carroll, Jax Beikoff.

Front Row (L to R): Hans Wijesinghe, Jack Van der Westhuizen, Gordon Chen, Christian Ma, Max-ze Lee, Ryan Bashirzadeh, Liam Liang, Sam Ong.

Absent: Matthew Young, Flynn Moore, Anish Bhat, Prashan Dematagoda, Angus Carew.

Year 8

Back Row (L to R): Zachary Lisec, Liam McCormack, Jasper Chin Moody, Curtis Lin, Charles Tham, Felix Mole, Lachlan Clarke, Sisu Wang.

Second Row (L to R): Harry Lee (Coach), Hudson Ho, Levi Phun, Lucas Han, Alex Fu, Harry Savage, Jamie Watson, Matthew Wu, Thomas Van der Westhuizen.

Front Row (L to R): Zachy Yap, Lucas Qu, Harry Findlay, Ben Wong, Quinn Goodall, Patrick Ellis, Samarth Patel, Oliver Hoole.

Absent: Harrison Carew, Alex Wong, Joseph Arthur.

Year 11

Back Row (L to R): Sam Hains, Nhan Nguyen, Thomas Poll, Archie Wong, Connor Fitzpatrick. Front Row (L to R): Isaac Chua, Lucas Tan, Jason Zhang, Bowei Chen, Kit Robertson, Jonathan Loh, Andrew Zhuang.

Absent: William Murphy, Sam Fedorov, Campbell Agnew.

Year 9

Back Row (L to R): Aaron Alphonso, Conor Broadley, Zev Geffen, Eamman Conomos, Matty Townsend.

Second Row (L to R): Chris Fancutt (Coach), Yago Ortega Quintana, Evan Ye, Jacob Blanch, Max Nakasato, Braiden Chen, Rohan Goel, Adam Chua.

Front Row (L to R): Nikhail Wijesekera, Priyan Bhende, Nicholas Shan, Colin Sun, William Findlay, Cashy Luo, Eamon Lai, Rishi Mehta, Charles Zhang.

Absent: Chayse Sheather, Tobias Meehan, Max McKinnon, Hunter Bruderlin, Chanuga Jayawardene, Eugene Lee.

Year 7

Back Row (L to R): Magnus Hansen, Jing Wong, William Hooper, Morris Grant, John Wang, Lawrence Li, Noah Wu, Ethan Huang.

Second Row (L to R): Harry Lee (Coach), Ethan Moore, Kingsley Kong, Christopher Wong, Aiden Ng, Oscar Martin, Ferrell Dong, Kingston Struthers, Luke Wang.

Front Row (L to R): Will Angelini, Theodore Lundqvist, Sebastian Bryan, James Tracey, Nelson Wang, Lachlan Tan, Dominic Incani, Vittorio Golda.

Absent: Tao Sparke, Kiren Senaratne, Will Theis, Reuben Luong, Isaac Chuang, Michael Cheng, Alex Coursodon.

Year 5

Year 6

Back Row (L to R): Jared Xu, Zander Schmidt, Alexander Ha, Eddie Poll, Tony Chin.

Second Row (L to R): Fraser Singleton, William Di, Vedant Modak, Ramtino Sandroan, Fraser Bell, Dimitri Zou.

Front Row (L to R): Aedan Perel, Rex Luong, Richard Chin, Advaith Jarugula, Ben Earnshaw, Vincent Voller, Eli Nasirpour.

Absent: William Chou, Arun Nanda, Jayden Ma, Jason Ma, Jayden Lee.

Back Row (L to R): Max Given, Chris Li, Clement Lau, Kai Liang.

Second Row (L to R): Shreyans Maturu, Ethan Milford, Alex Raymond, Tom Sinclair, Richard Kamberovic, Charles Allan, William Moynihan, Julian Jung.

Front Row (L to R): Riday Mehta, Josh Smith, Frederik Epari, Hamish Moore, Henry Beebe, Alexc Hewson, Kai Nasirpour, Elvis Wu, Jacques Ha.

Absent: Sebastian Averillo, Samuel Beck, Liam Evans, Elliot Longland, Samuel Beck, Patrick McEniery.

Track and Field

On behalf of the BGS athletes, I would like to thank the coaches who have worked tirelessly since the back end of Semester 1, to better their athletes within their respective events.

The significant amount of time which they have donated to the Track and Field program, on top of committing to their hectic teaching schedules throughout the week, must not go underappreciated.

In addition to the Friday night meets during Term 3, many of our boys got to compete against the best athletes across North Brisbane during the Met North

Regional Championships, from which a handful of boys qualified to compete against the top athletes across the state at the Queensland Track and Field State Championships held at QSAC.

Congratulations must go to U15 400m state champion Seth Kennedy whose time of 48.60 seconds shattered the previous U15 400m state record of 49.3 seconds.

After such a great preparation, both the juniors and senior teams entered the GPS championships ready to perform as best they hoped. The junior team stared the day brilliantly leading from the

start with some tremendous results across the board. Results both on the track and unexpected wins in the field had the team leading into the relays.

Our 10 years won their age group and our 11 and 12 years came second and third respectively. With a solid output in the final five events, our junior team was able to withstand a late surge from Nudgee College to hold on by 1.5points. This culminated in the first win for BGS at this carnival ever. This result and the promising talent that our younger age groups have displayed throughout 2023 ensures that BGS

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Track and Field is surging towards a bright future.

The Senior Championships continued the momentum from the juniors achieving some wonderful results. Anson Qui Tang and Tristan Knudsen won their field events convincingly and Seth Kennedy broke the GPS record in the 15 years 200m. During the evening events,

Kobi Griffiths and Seth won their 800m and 400m respectively and the Open 4x400m completed a strong performance outclassing their rivals maintaining the School’s strong record in the race. In total, we won five events, recorded 32 PBs and achieved 25 top 5 finishes. I would like to thank my Vice Captains Jack and Brad, and it was

an absolute pleasure being able to lead such a devoted and respectful group of young men. We hope you all continue to pursue Track and Field during your remaining years at Brisbane Grammar School.

Ethan Love

Track and Field Captain

16 Years

Back Row (L to R): Matthew Purcell, Jack Love, Thomas Stevens, Hudson Ridoutt, Arthur Hames, Andrew McLeod, Mike Zeng, Tristan Knudsen, Seth Fidler, Alistair Macintosh, Ethan Love. Middle Row (L to R): Mr Gus Robertson (Coach),Mr Darren Carnell (Coach), Mr Greg Di-Losa (Director), Mr Matt Logan (Coach), Mr Scott Evans (Coach), Mr Lachlan Johnstone (Coach), Mr Ian Fardon (Coach), Mr Stephen Hows (Coach) Mr Harry Curtin (Coach), Mr Tim Holzgrefe (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Jack Anderson, Damien Chan, Nic Soo, Brad Mackintosh, Aiden Raad, Ed Rimmington, Tom Lyons, Hugo Elix, Nicholas Love, Duncan Feltham, Archie Austin.

Back Row (L to R): Alistair Langdon, Kobi Griffiths, Zac Jakupovic, Jackson O’Brien, Dominic Forrest, Tom Chan. Front Row (L to R): Charlie Renshaw, George Collins, Darcy Millsteed, Olly Taylor, Anson Qiu-Tang, James Bingham.

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12 Years

Back Row (L to R): Sonny Macfarlane, Shree Bhatt, Harrison Coyne-House, Nicholas Bourne, Eddie McLean.

Middle Row (L to R): Zac Fox, Leo Koch, Thomas Bender, Dal Ekeocha, Larry Zhang, Roger Dong, Josh Margetts.

Front Row (L to R): Daniel Kurian, Ollie Nadin, Alex Coates, Sebastian Sneddon, Hayden Huang, Owen Woodward, Thomas Gorry, Aidan Shen.

10 Years

Back Row (L to R): Heath Evans, Maayan Nallainathan, Liam Evans, Oliver Goold, Jayden Patten, Ted Macfarlane.

Front Row (L to R): Zachary Chow, Curtis Kruger, Oliver Farrelly, Will Himstedt, Archie Reynolds, Joshua Smith.

Back Row (L to R): Harper Enasio, Lincoln Dalton, Archie Boorer, Dyer Akauola, Seth Kennedy, Oliver Lynch, Jed Siganto.

Front Row (L to R): Matt Petersen, Dehan Wickramasekera, Jake Miller, Tom Clayton, Anish Bhat, Salvatore Leotta, Thomas Brant, Oliver Mellick.

Back Row (L to R): Harry Huth, Ned Clayton, Leo Ellemor, Sidney Myers, Gray Dalton, Ashton Jennings.

Front Row (L to R): Doug Phillips, Callum Wood, Hudson Timms, Hamish Cowie, Max Gatehouse, Tom Rollason, Ziggy Arumugam.

Back Row (L to R): Seb Lippiatt, William Creighton, Walker Seccombe, Theo Wysocki. Middle Row (L to R): Martin Chang, Thomas Rose, John Myers, Sullivan Webb, Gus Dauber, Digby Gray.

Front Row (L to R): Xavier Moody, Lucas Cheng, Kiran Kumar, Nash Smith, Hugo Small, Zachary Tallis, Aarav Kanegaonkar.

Row (L to R): Conor Broadley, Lachlan Baker, Lincoln Jorss, Harvey Munday. Middle Row (L to R): Louis Brice, Victory Okonkwo, Shivam Pathak, Aaron Alphonso, Miles Bennett, Peyton Saxil.

Front Row (L to R): Frederick Vaughan, Alex Amarasena, Ethan Huang, Oscar Vanderstoep, Aum Bhatt, William Peters, Angus List. Absent: Hudson Slater.

Volleyball

I would like to express my gratitude to Mr Cox for letting me lead the program this year and to be able to reflect on the season and on Grammar Volleyball.

This article isn’t going to delve into the statistics from this season but instead talk about the values within Grammar Volleyball and what it has meant to me through my journey at BGS.

I started playing volleyball in Year 8 where I was barely able to reach over the net. Working my way up through the teams during the years, I realised that it wasn’t only playing volleyball that was so enjoyable, but the community,

support and the friendships I was making which were rewarding.

Each training session featured three key phrases on the whiteboard: winning mindset, ultimate teammate and accountability. These phrases encapsulate our playing style and represent the core values of BGS Volleyball. But what do these words mean? Winning mindset simply, is wanting to win, to fight for every point and to never give up. But it’s also being the best you can be not only on the volleyball court, but off it. Being the ultimate teammate is being supportive to your teammates,

to your coaches and to everyone in the community. Accountability involves not just holding yourself responsible for your actions but also ensuring accountability for those around you.

The seniors adopted these three phrases to help us overcome the many challenges and obstacles which were presented during the season. These challenges allowed us to grow as players and as people, and taught us many valuable lessons. These challenges forced us to find new solutions, to implement different strategies to create a hardworking, positive, inclusive

of the strength of the BGS Volleyball community.

The years fly by quickly, so cherish every moment you have because before you know it, you’ll be playing your last game. I encourage future players to think of those who have come before them and the impact they have had on you. Also think of the culture which I hope can be continued into the future.

None of this would have been possible without the hard work of Mr Rhys Cox who provided us with inspirational leadership and invaluable knowledge. I’d also like to acknowledge the Old Boys who came back to coach each year – they are a true reflection

people who will come after you and the impact you can have on them. I challenge you to build on the BGS Volleyball legacy, but also to create your own.

Will Gatehouse Captain of Volleyball

First VI

Back Row (L to R): Alec Fitzgerald , Angus Hume, Spencer McPherson, Ben Whittome, Johnny James, Rhys Cox (Head Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Weili Cao, Xavier O’Sullivan, Ethan VanderWal, Will Gatehouse, Oliver Tu, Rudy Dempsey.

Second VI

Third VI

11B

10A

11A

Back Row (L to R): Craig Timms (Manager), Max Romer, Alexander McConnel, Rohan Barlow, Oliver Akhavan, Ewan Thiele (Coach), Vevin Mathew (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Hudson Pherous, Lucas Waite, Oliver Tu, Tom Gulliver, Xavier O’Sullivan, Rupert Thynne, Adam James.

Back Row (L to R): Isaac McNally, Toby Harpham, Andrew Bade, Thomas Poll, Jason Lin (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Minh Tran, Jarrah Chien, Tom Chan, Darcy Carroll-Kirkwood, Benjamin Treacy, Jack Webb.

11C

Back Row (L to R): Kit Robertson, Jim Curley, Owen Lin, Archie Wong, Michael Bekker (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Mitchell Khoo, Bowei Chen, Lucas Tan, George Collins, Matthew Kim.

Back Row (L to R): Yoshi Becker, Liam Cook, Johnny James, Omero Msalem, Andrew Maclean (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Harvey Gatehouse, Charlie Prebble, James Middleton, Samuel Chan, Lachlan Russell .

Back Row (L to R): Liam McGregor (Coach), Tom Clarke, Justin Lowe, Taj Saini, Angus Norris, Harrison Bartkowski (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Elliot Chiang, Joshua Stamatellos, John Treacy, Luke Murphy, Sebastian Bae, Dylan Conway.

Back Row (L to R): Elton Fitzgerald (Coach), Rowan Tong-Law, Angus Woodrow, Ged Hales (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Ben Bryant, William Spalding, James Mees, David Sun, Jo Gehrmann.

10B

10C

9B

9D

Back Row (L to R): Richard Wheeler, Jacob Fox, Luke Saywell, Bas Stoneley, Tom Olsen (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Anson Qiu-Tang, Ryan Bashirzadeh, Rafferty Chapman, Ryan Lam, Charley Jenns.

Back Row (L to R): Leo Hostiadi, Oliver Lynch, Leroy Zhou, Zac Smith, Tom Morgan (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Finn O’Sullivan, Sid Rai, Max Nakasato, Zac Martin, Julian McKay.

Back Row (L to R): Jeric Gao, Hamish Maybury, Sebastian Labagnara, Tommy Wang, Alister Braham (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Milo Pocock, Matthew Overlack, Jamie Jung, Brendan Cheng, Nicholas Shan, Arthur Chen.

Back Row (L to R): Angus Benjamin, Will Jackson, Noah Lauder, Ollie Swift, Aowen Ding, Sam Margetts, Charlie O’Sullivan (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Maxwell Miu, Chris Zhu, Ricky Wang, Ocean Shih, Jackson Leong, William Marschner, Daniel Wu.

Back Row (L to R): Aaron Alphonso, Rohan Relan, Ben Foulger, Martin Grant, Daniel Celm (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Lewis Hay, Colin Sun, Ihsan Moin, Max Butler, Michael Rousson, Tobias Meehan.

Back Row (L to R): Vuk Prentis, Zach Meerten, Cooper Wolski, Conor Broadley, Tim Fulton (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Archer Webb, William Findlay, Alexander Redhead, Yifan Ye, Eamon Lai, Alex Falcomer.

8B

Back Row (L to R): Leo Wong, Felix Mole, Sidney Myers, Maverick Harris. Front Row (L to R): William Mcolland, James Keating, Benjamin Smith, Quinn Goodall, Joe Feltham.

Back Row (L to R): Alexander Jiang, Christian Ho, Sam Romer, Michael Tsai, Trung Nguyen (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Mack Kumala, Ethan Hilford, Xavier Lin, Daoson Wu, Lucas Qu.

Back Row (L to R): Avi Roy, Fyn Smith, Thor Loch-Wilkinson, Brian Wang (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Alex Wong, Zachary Lisec, Ben Wong, Julian Chin.

Back Row (L to R): Simon Conway (Assistant Coach), Manny Yang, Daniel Hu, Ethan Huang, Tom Morgan (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Roger Dong, Magnus Hansen, Kingston Struthers, Christopher Wong, Chris McKay.

Back Row (L to R): Kai Mizuno (Coach), Justin Sohn, Alexander Cook, Will Greene, Jai Saini, Lucas Sherington (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Harry Findlay, Lachlan Lai, Cooper Vo, Derek Feng, Hudson Ho, Connor O’Shea.

Back Row (L to R): Amanda Foss (Manager), Henry Straughton, Euan Hardie, Alan Hu, Jed Green (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Ashton Jennings, Daniel Bent, Billy Rogers, Eli Holley, Matthew Wu, Zachy Yap.

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7E

Back Row (L to R): Alison Horne (Coach), Leo Lee, Lucas Lu, Gray Dalton, Ethan Stamatellos (Coach).

Front Row (L to R): Reuben Luong, Tom Vatanitawake, Hudson Timms, Elliott Warner, Jordan Redburn.

Back Row (L to R): Ian Fardon (Coach)Leon Huang, Morris Grant, Riyaz Paudyal. Front Row (L to R): Aaron Tao, Jamie Ma, Jamie Greig, Kayden Kyoung, Henry Gannon.

Back Row (L to R): Jayden Ho (Coach), Sten Loch-Wilkinson, Finn Beltrame, Bryan Sun, Lachlan Kappler.

Second Row (L to R): Charlie Guy, Owen Meeking, Thomas Isles, Will Ludlow, Isaac Zhang. Front Row (L to R): Lucas Tran, Andy Zheng, Fergus Liu, Vasco Peguicha.

Back Row (L to R): Aiden Kim, Sky Choy, Alston Lin, Eddie McLean, Connor Waite (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Nelson Wang, Henry Benjamin, Oliver Elphinston, Isaac Chuang, Lachlan Tan.

Back Row (L to R): Eddie Poll, Nicholas Bourne, Alexander Ha, Nick Teng (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Cameron Clark, Oliver Chin Moody, Prabhav Purushothaman, Frank Li, Hugo Wilkinson.

L to R: Jenny Tap (coach), Josh Margetts, Zander Schmidt, Sonny Macfarlane, Louis Sartori, Samuel Dabelstein, William French.

L to R: Jenny Tap (Coach), Leo Armenis, Soren Fripp, Walker Seccombe, Marlin Ngo, Tristan Luk.

Back Row (L to R): Michael Powell (Coach), Alex Raymond, Ted Macfarlane, Alex Tsai. Front Row (L to R): Kai Nasirpour, Lachlan Muir, Hugo Cowls, James Egan, Elvis Wu.

Back Row (L to R): Tom Sinclair, Tom Taylor, Daniel Wang, John Myers, Sam Taylor (Coach). Front Row (L to R): Shallon Lin, Hamish Moore, Sebastian Averillo, Julian Jung, Nicholas Chuang.

Back Row (L to R): Georg Flatscher (Coach), Sam Auld, Clement P.H. Lau, Lucas Tong, Fred Finch.

Front Row (L to R): Daniel Bahri, Henry Beebe, James Zhang, Mason Jia, Will Chalmers.

BGS Art Show Gala Evening

Photography by Foto Fox Images

BGS OBA Business Breakfasts

Thursday 24 August 2023

Saturday 6 May 2023

Spring Luncheon

Friday 20 October 2023

Year 5

Adams, Noah

Allan, Charles

Anand, Harish

Auld, Sam

Averillo, Sebastian

Bahri, Daniel

Baulch, Harry

Beck, Samuel

Beebe, Henry

Beuth, James Bond, Gianni

Brown, Theo

Bullwinkel, Maxwell

Cao, Oscar

Carew, Charlie

Chalmers, Will

Chambers, Matthew

Cheng, Lucas

Chen, Henry Chow, Zachary

Chuang, Nicholas

Clark, Xavier

Cowls, Hugo

Coyle, Xavier

Dacron, Jackson

Dauber, Gus

Ding, Owen

Egan, James Epari, Frederik

Evans, Heath

Evans, Liam

Farquhar, Isaac Farrelly, Oliver Finch, Fred

Gannon, Oscar

Given, Max

Goold, Oliver

Grigg, Jack

Ha, Jacques

Hajkowicz, Edward Harvey, Oscar Hewson, Alec

Himstedt, Will Ho, Lachlan

Horne, Rory

Huo, Marcus

Ischenko, Zac

Jia, Mason

Johnson, Thomas Jonsson, Thomas

Jowsey, Ethan

Jung, Julian

Kalyaal, Suhaib

Kamberovic, Richard

Kanegaonkar, Aarav

Kao, Ethan

Kennedy, Will

Kerr, Timothy

Kim, Aiden

Kranenburg, Angus

Kruger, Curtis

Lashand, Yash

Lau, Clement

Law, Oscar Lee, Henry

Lee, Kyan

Lee, Ryan

Liang, Kai

Liaw, Isaac

Li, Chris

Lin, Shallon

Lippiatt, Seb

Liu, Ryan

Longland, Elliot

Low, Jacob

Lu, Jayden

Macfarlane, Ted

Maguire, Henry

Mahagamage, Dylan

Martin, Reuben

Maturu, Shreyans

McAuliffe, Alex

McCarthy, Everett

McHutchison, Max

McMullen, Jack

Mego-Webb, Alexander

Mehta, Riday

Milford, Ethan

Miller, Theo

Miu, Garrick

Moody, Xavier

Moore, Hamish

Moore, Theodore

Moynihan, William

Mudaliar, Rishan

Muir, Lachlan

Myers, John

Nallainathan, Maayan

Nasirpour, Kai

Neilson, Lachlan

Ngai, Anderson

Pachchigar, Ayaan

Patel, Eshan

Patten, Jayden

Pentelow, Josh

Pillai, Vishnu

Potluri, Sriram

Pradish, Aryan

Raymond, Alex

Reynolds, Archie

Rodins, Elijah

Rodins, Joshua

Sampson, Louis

Schulz, Dylan

Selvarajan, Sanjay

Sinclair, Tom

Singh, Mahin

Smith, Joshua

Smith, Nash

Soi, Sebastian

Soni, Manvik

Sumano, Adrian

Tallis, Zachary

Taylor, Tom

Tian, Marcus

Timblo, Luca

Tong, Lucas

Tsai, Alex

Vasant, Vir

Vasta, Zachary

Vikram, Aatreya

Wan, Brandon

Wang, Alston

Wang, Lucas

Wang, Daniel

Webb, Sullivan

Wentrup, Isaak

Wu, Elvis

Wu, Zerui

Wysocki, Theo

Xiong, Jensen

Yuille, Monty

Zaghini, Lawrence

Zhang, Boris

Zhang, Daniel

Zhang, James

Zheng, Chace

Zhou, Herrick

Zhu, Lewis

Year 6

Armenis, Leo

Bansi, Simran

Bellamy, Angus

Bell, Fraser

Bender, Thomas

Bourne, Nicholas

Butterfield, Harvie

Chang, Martin

Chin, Oliver

Chin, Ricky

Chin, Tony

Chou, William

Chow, Wesley Clark, Cameron

Coates, Alex

Constantinou, Theo

Creighton, William Crosisca, William

Dabelstein, Samuel

De, Yevin

Ding, Ryan

Di, William

Earnshaw, Ben

Finn, Ilan

Fletcher, Joshua French, William Fripp, Soren

Gray, Digby

Gu, Edward

Ha, Alexander

Han, Anderson

Harris, Finn

Hart, Angus

Hartmann, Emmett

Herrington, Angus Hilford, Lachlan

Hrechanyi, Nikki

Huang, Hayden

Ischenko, Kai

Jarugula, Advaith

Kim, Arthur

Klumpes, George

Koch, Leo Kovacevic, Dorian Kumar, Kiran

Lashand, Yuvi

Lau, Teddy

Lee, Aiden

Lee, Jayden

Liao, Edward

Li, Felix

Li, Frank Liu, Henry Luk, Tristan

Luong, Rex

Macaulay, Harry

Macfarlane, Sonny

Ma, Jayden

Margetts, Josh

Ma, Jason

McBride, Sebastian

McEniery, Patrick Menck, Ludwig

Modak, Vedant

Murrell, Sam

Nadin, Ollie

Nanda, Arun

Nasirpour, Eli Ngo, Marlin

Nieh, Angus

Oliver, George

Pearce, Matthew Perel, Aedan

Poll, Eddie

Purushothaman, Prabhav

Quinlan, Jack

Quinlan, Archie Ray, Timmy

Rochester, Jack

Rose, Thomas

Sandroan, Ramtino

Sartori, Louis Schmidt, Zander

Seccombe, Walker

Shen, Aidan

Singleton, Frazer

Skoien, Jimmy

Small, Hugo

Smyth, Dougal

Sneddon, Sebastian Swan, Marcus

Swayne, Jack

Thompson, Ashton

Vidakovic, Anthony

Voller, Vincent Walsh, Callum

Walsh, Xavier Wang, Justin Westley, Gabriel Wilkinson, Hugo Wilson, Ned Woods, Max

Woodward, Owen

Xiang, Edward Xu, Jared

Yu, Ryan

Zand, Aiden

Zhong, Danny Zou, Dimitri

Year 7

Adib, Ira

Aiahla, Rohan

Alam, Shan Ali, Saad

Angelini, Will Ashby-Cliffe, Sebastian Bade, Lachlan

Barber, Sam

Bartlett, Hamish

Beebe, James Beltrame, Finn

Bendell, Ben

Benjamin, Henry Bester, Ethan Bhatt, Shree

Bird, Henry

Biscaro, Sylvester

Boutcher, Ashley Boyd, Matthew Brand, Gus

Bromet, Max Bryan, Sebastian Cage, Sebastian Callinan, Tom Campbell, Hamish

Campbell, Thomas Cao, Ethan Carroll, Lewis Carson, Angus Chambers, John Chand, Ryan Chang, Freddie Chang Xuan, Harry Cheng, Aaron Cheng, Michael Cheng, Yunze Chin, Will Choy, Sky

Chua, Bradley Chuang, Isaac Clarkson, Ethan Cook, Oliver Corser, Xavier Coursodon, Alex Cowie, Hamish Coyne-House, Harrison Craig, Oliver Dalton, Gray Davis, Ben

Donaldson, Lachy Dong, Alston Dong, Ferrell

Dong, Roger

Douglas, George Doyle, Harrison Ekeocha, Dal Elphinston, Oliver

Euston, Lachlan

Filei, Louis Fox, Zach Fried, Jack Fullagar, Thomas

Gallage, Manura

Gannon, Henry

Gao, Mason

Garner, Riley

Gatehouse, Max

Golda, Vittorio

Gong, William

Goonetilleke, Dulane

Gorry, Thomas

Graham, Campbell

Grant, Morris

Greig, Jamie

Griffin, Wally

Grigg, Oliver

Guo, Ronald

Gurram, Shriyan

Guy, Charlie

Ha, Ian

Hajkowicz, Harry Han, Lucas

Hansen, Magnus Harpham, Digby

Hastie, Chester

Hedges, Luka

Hetherington, Angus

Hoole, Ruka

Hooper, William

Hsu, Julian

Hsuan Hung, Miller

Huang, Ethan Huang, Leon

Huang, Ryan

Hu, Peter

Hu, Daniel

Hu, Vincent

Hu, Markus

Incani, Dominic

Isles, Thomas

Jagannathan, Aaryan Jensen, Flyn

Jha, Avi

Jiang, Harry Jiang, Will

Johansen, Adam

Junaid, Zaid

Kappler, Lachlan

Kapur, Soham

Kath, Atti

Keech, Will

Kemper, Archie

Kerr, Alexander

Kim, Aiden

Kimbell, Finn

Kolur, Adi

Kong, Kingsley

Kotapati, Krish

Kua, Connor

Kuo, Jeremy

Kurian, Daniel

Kyoung, Kayden

Lago, Joshua

Lalji, Aarav

Lambert, Ben

Lee, Christopher

Lee, Leo

Lee, Mason

Levy, Gabriel

Lien, Albert

Li, Evan

Lilley, Henry

Lin, Chia-Heng

Li, Lawrence

Liu, Fergus

Loch-Wilkinson, Sten

Lu, Alfred

Ludlow, Will

Lundqvist, Theodore

Luong, Reuben

Lutton, Henry

Lu, Lucas

MacKenzie, Alistair

Ma, Jamie

Mansoor, Wadaan

Martin, Oscar

Mauger, William

Ma, Xavier

Mazzocchi, Isiah

McArdle, Cameron

McDonald, Harry

McGrath, Lucas

McKay, Chris

McLean, Eddie

Meeking, Owen

Mehrzad, Arta

Menon, Rohin

Menzies, Clancy

Mirkovic, Maxim

Mitchell, Joshua

Moghadam, Kian

Moore, Ethan

Morris, Elliot

Mountford, Jack

Murphy, Dylan

Naik, Aarith

Nallainathan, Aran

Napper, Hamish

Nar Durvank, Zack

Ng, Aiden

Ngan, Ethan

Nguyen, Nam-An

Niazi, Mohid

Nie, Ashley

Ning, Marcus

O’Connor, Tom

Oliver, Flynn

Owen, Tom

Pan, Jace

Paudyal, Riyaz

Peake, Ethan

Peguicha, Vasco

Phillips, Doug

Prasad, Hudson

Praveen, Jeeva

Prescott, Lewie

Quinlan, Ben

Redburn, Jordan

Reddie, Angus

Renshaw, Jake

Ritchie, Samuel

Rodins, Luka

Salman, Sami

Salter, George

Sarwar, Sabeeh

Schliebs, Kingsley

Schmerl, Josh

Searle, Benjamin

Sellin, Jules

Senaratne, Kiren

Shah, Devam

Shakeel, Yousuf

Shi, Jason

Shorten, Louis

Sidman, Elliot

Singh, Deep

Skerman, Will Skinner, Josh

Smith, Tom

Sparke, Tao

Spiez, Joshua

Sriskandarajah, Noah

Stafford, Jack

Stringer, Max

Struthers, Kingston

Sun, Bryan

Swan, Hugh

Tang, Harry

Tan, Lachlan

Tao, Aaron

Tart, Ollie

Taylor, Mac

Terli, Ankit

Thai, Edward

Thies, Will

Tian, Lucas

Timms, Hudson

Tracey, James

Tran, Austin

Tran, Lucas

Tully, Marcus

Van, Trigg

Van Riel, Murphy

Varsani, Dhilan

Vatanitawake, Tom

Vella, Tom

Vinaychander, Pravit

Wadhwani, Aadya

Wadhwani, Aamay

Waller, Ben

Wallwork, Francis

Wang, Henry

Wang, Nelson Wang, Paris

Wang, Max Wang, Luke

Wang, John

Warner, Elliott

Wilson, Sebastian

Wolley, Tak

Wong, Christopher

Wong, Jing Wong, Malakai

Wu, Noah

Xiao, Leon

Yang, Manny

Yoon, Daniel Yuan, Oscar

Yu, Jeffrey

Zareie, Kusha

Zhang, Isaac Zhang, Larry

Zhao, Ephraim

Zheng, Gabriel

Zheng, Andy

Zhou, Horace

Year 8

Aitchison, Tom

Allan, Luke

Allen, Luke

Amarasena, Alex

Andreatidis, Theodore Arneil, Acton

Arthur, Joseph Arumugam, Ziggy

Athanasiou, Andreas Balasuiriya, Anoop

Barnes, George

Barrett, Frederick

Bathgate, Andy

Bennett Hill, Alfie

Bent, Daniel Bhatt, Aum

Blanch, Nicholas

Boulton, Thomas

Braben, Jack

Brand, Joshua Brice, Louis

Burke, Henry

Butler, Richie Caines, Hugh Carew, Harrison

Carroll, Patrick Carr, William

Catterick, Oliver

Cavanagh, Andrew Chang, Jacky

Chen, Eric Chen, Ethan Chen, Alex Cheung, Wayne Chin Moody, Jasper Chin, Julian Chow, Justin Clarke, Lachlan Clarke, Roan

Clayton, Ned

Clubb, Henry Clutterbuck, Will Collier, Kevin

Cook, Alexander Cooper, Angus Creedon, Charles Creighton, Edward Dalziel, Mark Dark, Kris

Dauber, William Davies, Ben Donaldson, Alexander Driessen, Edward Dritsas, Raffy

Du, Alex

Duffield, Henry Duncan, Liam Dunne, George

Dunn-Mura, Orlando

Dyson, Charlie Ellemor, Leo Elliott, Thomas Ellis, Patrick Euston, Cooper Falting, Harry Fang, Joe Fan, Henry

Feltham, Joe Feng, Derek Findlay, Harry Fisher, Hamish Forbes, Hugo Francis, Sam Fu, Alex Fung, Daniel Gallage, Dinura Goodall, Quinn

Gordon, Oliver Gorry, Jack Gough, Tommy Grady, Aiden Greene, Will Grey, Xavier Hakim, Mubarak Han, Lucas Hardie, Euan

Harris, Maverick Harris, Oliver Haug, Hugo Haylock, Jacob Heath, Elliot Hilford, Ethan Hill, Oliver Hirst, Sam Ho, Christian Hodgson, Callum Ho, Hudson Holland, Jay Holley, Eli Holmes, Joshua Holt, Daniel Homer, Samuel Hoole, Oliver Hooper, George Hoyling, Angus Hu, Alan Huang, Ethan Huang, Owen Huo, Brayden Huth, Harry Ibrahim, Adam Irving, James Irwin, Rorey Jackson, Ben Jain, Nikkhil Jennings, Ashton Jiang, Alexander Jiang, Sean Johnston, Tomos Jones, Damon Jorss, Lincoln Joshi, Ojas

Karoly, Nate

Keating, James

Kelley, Samuel Kim, Euro

Kim, Oscar

Koch, Ethan

Kothari, Aroush

Kumala, Mack

Lai, Lachlan

Langton-Lockton, Tarin

Lee, Eugene Lee, Terry Le, Jordan

Liberatore, Hugo

Li, Eric

Lilley, Hamish

Lin, Curtis Lin, Jayden

Lin, Xavier

Lisec, Zachary

Liu, Owen Liu, Lukas

Loch-Wilkinson, Thor

Lou, Thomas

Macaulay, Hugo

Mackay, Hamish

Mandhan, Aryan

May, Lachlan

McCarthy, Hudson

McClelland, Liam

McCormack, Liam

McDowell, Jake

McGlennon, Rory

McLeod, Andrew

Meade, Zac

Medland, Will

Menzies, Oscar Meynink, Declan

Mole, Felix

Montague, Lucius

Moore, William

Mulholland, Edward

Murphy, Owen

Myers, Sidney

Nagl, Edison

Neilson, Oscar

Ngo, Thai

Nguyen, Jaedon

O’Connor, Will

O’Keefe, Phoenix

O’Reilly, Campbell

O’Shea, Connor

Parr, Charlton

Patel, Max

Patel, Samarth

Pearce, Thomas

Pendleton, Charles

Peters, William

Phun, Levi

Prasad, Samuel

Prasad, Yashneel

Purcell, Dominic

Qu, Lucas

Ragland, William

Raine, Marcus

Raju, Rohan

Ramalingam, Josh

Reid, Will

Robertson-Zeng, Borui

Rockett, Will

Rogers, Billy

Rollason, Tom

Romer, Sam

Roy, Avi

Ryan, Leopold

Saini, Jai

Saini, Praj

Sangster, Philip

Savage, Harry

Saxil, Peyton

Scott, Alexander

Scott, Thomas

Sekhon, Ranveer

Selvarajan, Suriya

Selva, Raul

Seo, Aiden

Serisier, Hugo

Sham, Albert

Shannon, Inness

Sharma, Subir

Silverston, Finn

Simpson, Max

Siraparapu, Keshav

Slatter, Archie

Smith, Alexander

Smith, Benjamin

Smith, Fyn

Smith, Oliver

Sohn, Justin

Spence, Mitchell

Srivastava, Samriddh

Stephens, Ed

Stevens, Kobi

Stevenson, Joey

Stonell, Claude

Storey, Nicholas

Straughton, Henry

Sutton, Kaiden

Sutton, Miles

Symons, Flynn

Szumowski, Lachy

Tan, Jamie

Tan, Jarrod

Tan, Jacky

Tham, Charles

Tiel, Archer

Travis, Flynn

Treweeke, Hamish

Tsai, Michael

Van der Westhuizen, Thomas

Vanderstoep, Oscar

Vasani, Rohan

Vaughan, Frederick

Vo, Cooper

Walsh, Xavier

Wang, Charlie

Wang, Jack

Wang, Sisu

Wang, Michael

Warde, Benjamin

Waterhouse, Christian

Watson, Jamie

Webber, Lachlan

Weibgen, Harry

White, Sebastian

Wijesooriya Mudiyanselage, Mahith

Wong, Alex

Wong, Ben

Wong, Elvin

Wong, Leo

Wood, Callum

Woodward, Henry

Woolley, Max

Wu, Daoson

Wu, Matthew

Wynn, Lexer

Yap, Zachy

Yeh, Jayden

Yong Gee, Severin

Yu, Alan

Zaeem, Turhan

Zhang, Luke

Zhao, Jason

Zhong Ho, Owen

Year 9

Abeysinghe, Sith

Ackermann, Mitchell

Ahmad, Daanyal

Ahn, Daniel

Ai, Ethan

Alayan, Alexander

Aleckson, Lewis

Aleksiuk, Lachlan

Alphonso, Aaron

Amato, Matthew

Anderson, Ben

Bade, Nicholas

Baker, Lachlan

Ballentine, Spencer

Bansi, Arjan

Battaglia, Leo

Begley, Owen

Bennett, Hugo

Bennett, Miles

Bhende, Priyan

Bhutada, Hardik

Blanch, Jacob

Boardman, James Booker, Riley

Boorer, Archie

Brain, Eli

Brand, Billy

Broadley, Conor Brown, Jack

Bruderlin, Hunter

Butler, James

Butler, Max

Cable, Riley

Carruthers, Izac

Carter, Alex

Carter, Luke

Chalmers, George Chambers, Jonathan Chang, Keeran

Chan, Justin Chan, Enoch

Chen, Alex Chen, Arthur Chen, Braiden

Chen, Hunter Chen, Jasper

Chua, Adam

Coates, William Collins, Isaac

Connelly, Liam

Conomos, Eamman

Coombe, Chris Corser, Harrison

Cowdroy-Ling, Ryan

Dahiya, Yuvraj

Dai, Daniel

Dalmazzo, Cooper

Dalton, Lincoln

Dauber, Oliver Davies, Henry de Aboitiz, Harvey de Jager, Joshua

Deacon, Callum

Deng, Tony

Douglas, Edward Dunstan, Archie

Dwyer, Sean

Eddington, Lewis

Elix, Ethan

Ellerman, Hamish Erng, Eugene

Falcomer, Alex

Farrelly, Sam

Findlay, William Fleming, Jack Forno, Douglas

Forrester, Ben Foulger, Ben Gao, Jeric Gao, Max Garde, Jasper Garg, Shubh Geffen, Zev Gillman, Elliott

Gislason, Magnus Goel, Rohan

Gottliebsen, Saxon Grant, James Grant, Martin Greig, Sam Gutteridge, Archie Hajkowicz, Tommy Hall, Charlie Hamilton, Armand Hamra, Ashton Hay, Lewis Haylock, Tyson He, Dimitri Hinchy, Nick Homer, Jamie Horton, Ned Hostiadi, Leo Huang, Alexander Hussain, Yahya Hussey, Ethan Hutton, Ezekiel Jayawardena, Chanuga

Johnson, Daylin Jones, Ethan Jung, Jamie Karmel, Nelson

Kearney, Robert Kelso, Nick Kennedy, Nick Kent, Oliver Kenward, Caleb Kerr, Harvey

Kerrigan, Henry Kerr, Lachie

Kerr, Ollie Ko, Kenzo

Kroon, Oscar Kumar, Bharathi

Labagnara, Sebastian Lai, Eamon Lay, Alexander Lee, Ethan Lee, Eugene Lee, George Lee, Isaac Lee, Lachlan Lee, Kevin Leung, William Levy, Asher Li, Jerry Lilley, Ned Lin, Ian List, Angus Liu, Henry Li, James Love, Jack Luong, Max Luo, Cashy Lynch, Marcus Lynch, Oliver Ma, Guan-Ao Malik, Isaac Martin, Zac Maybury, Hamish McBride, Seth McCredie, Tom McDade, William McKay, Julian McKinnon, Max McManus, Chris McMaster, Lachlan McNeill, Angus Meehan, Tobias

Meerten, Zach Mehta, Rishi

Mellick, Henry Mellick, Oliver

Miller, Charlie

Miller, Jake Mohan, Sahil Moin, Ihsan Morris, Rohan

Mukherjee, Rig Munday, Harvey Nakasato, Max Nanda, Sachin Nathan, Matthew

Nelson, Charles

Nguyen, William

Niazi, Moosa

O’Connell, Will

Okonkwo, Victory

Ortega Quintana, Yago

O’Sullivan, Finn

O’Sullivan, Hamish

Overlack, Matthew

Pandey, Anshu

Paranavithana, Sakith

Parker, Jake

Parsons-Pope, Ashton

Pathak, Shivam

Payervand, Arya

Peck, Jackson

Petersen, Matt Philpot, Ryan

Pincus, Louis

Pocock, Milo

Poynter, Joshua Prasad, Carter

Prentis, Vuk

Prescott, Cormac

Punj, Shiv

Punj, Shubh

Purcell, Ben

Qiu, Zhen

Quinlan, Will

Raaymakers, James

Rai, Sid

Readdy, Tom

Redburn, Eli

Redhead, Alexander Reid, Isaac

Relan, Rohan

Rhodes, Xavier

Rothwell, Ben

Rousson, Michael Salih, Zane

Samios, Anthony

Sampson, Alex

Sapsford, Jonathan

Schnitzerling, Jasper

Schulz, Zach

Sclavos, Stanley

Sebastian, Thomas Seedat, Yusuf

Shan, Nicholas

Sheather, Chayse

Siganto, Jed Simpkins, Declan

Singh, Mehtaab

Slater, Hudson

Smith, Hugo

Smith, Max

Smith, Zac

Smyth, Hamish

Stay, Joel

Stock, Lukas

Stutz, Thomas

Subburaj, Yuvan

Sun, Colin

Su, Eric

Tan, Jason

Tavakol, Ruben

Thaker, Om

Thapar, Arnav

Thomas, Edward

Tho, Maxey

Thynne, Max

Timblo, Armaan

Townsend, Matty

Tsai, Wesley

Van Nispen, Rhys

Walker, Nick

Walsh, Lachy

Wang, Tommy

Warlow, Alex

Webb, Archer

Wechsel, Magnus

Wickramasekera, Dehan

Wijesekera, Nikhail

Wolski, Cooper

Worthley, James

Wrigley, Zac

Wu, Joel

Xiang, Henry

Xia, Orrey

Xue Hao, Jerry

Xu, Nathan

Yan Ho, Karvyn

Yannarakis, Matthew

Yee, Jason

Ye, Evan

Yoon, Eric

Young, Arthur

Zhang, Daniel

Zhang, Jerry

Zhang Jia an, Johan

Zhang, Samuel

Zhang, Charles

Zhong, Oscar

Zhou, Leroy

Year 10

Aitchison, Will Akauola, Dyer

Anastasia, Lachlan

Anderson, Julien

Anh Do, Ngugen

Anictomatis, James

Aponso, Taren

Arthur, Gabriel

Atkins, Rory

Baker, Cruz

Bale, Angus

Ballentine, Henry

Bann, Lennon

Bansi, Sahej

Bashirzadeh, Ryan

Becker, Yoshi

Beckingsale, Matthew

Beetham, Michael

Beikoff, Jax

Beirne, Harry

Bellamy, Lachie

Benjamin, Angus

Bhat, Anish

Bingham, James

Blackwood, Charlie

Boccolacci, Matteo

Bond, Will Boo, Jeremy

Bottomley, Ashton

Bowden, Luca

Braben, Tom Brant, Thomas Breen, Elijah

Brosnan, Taylor

Bryan, Michael

Buck, Benjamin

Bui, Zik

Bunce, Alec

Cao, Kha Minh Quang

Cardell, Armon

Carew, Angus

Carroll, Nick

Chambers, Thomas

Chan, Samuel

Chapman, Rafferty

Chen, Gordon

Chen, Kevin

Chen, Peter

Chetty, Joryn

Chien, Brandon

Chow, Ian

Clark, Angus

Clarke, Angus

Clayton, Tom

Coates, Benjamin Cook, Angus

Cook, Liam

Cooper, Miles

Coudre, Tom

Crookes, Micael

Dalmazzo, Hayden

Dang, Liem

Dark, Niklas

Davies, Archer

Davison, Jack

Deacon, Jed

Dematagoda, Don Ding, Aowen

Do, Andrew

Donaldson, Luke

Dore, Michael

Douglas, Zach

Dowling, Oscar Drew, Rupert

Driessen, Will

Duffey, Thomas Duncan, Luke

Du, Albert Edwards, Josh

Eghtesadi Araghi, Behzad Elf, Lachlan

Elliott, Matthew Enasio, Harper Evans, Oliver Fan, Dominic Finch, Alex Forbes, Marcus Fox, Jacob

Fuller, Charlie

Gao, Henry

Garnsey, Nicky

Gatehouse, Harvey Geary, Orlando

Geritz, Sam Gong, Aaron Gordon, Thomas Goss, Kody

Graham, Oliver

Gresshoff, Lukas

Gunawardena, Praveen

Han, Junyoung

Haque, Zahran

Harasty, Samuel Hardie, Liam

Harding, Jenson Harris, Tom

Hasselmann, Antonio Hazzard, Sebastian Henderson, Will Hirst, Maxwell

Hok Man, Nathan Howarth, Nicholas

Huang, Joseph

Huang, Sean Huang, Shey

Hudson, Oliver

Huf, Bennett

Hughes, Casey Hyde, Cooper Ivanovski, Illian Jackson, Will

Jacobsen, Luke

Jakupovic, Zac James, Johnny Jempson, Will Jenns, Charley

Jiang, Jeffery Jorss, Nelson Kangatharan, Vishnu Karanicolas, Stefanos Karmel, Xavier Kearney, Angus Kelley, Archie Kennedy, Seth Khan, Jarar

Kim Kyung, Alex Knobloch, Aden Kumar, Vikram Kwan Ho, Isaac Kwok, Andre Kwok Tsz, Thierry Lam, Ryan Langdon, Alistair

Langdon, Harry Lauder, Noah Lee, Max-ze Leong, Cavel Leong, Jackson Leotta, Salvatore Lewis, Darcy Liang, Ethan Liang, Liam Li, Benjamin Lindgren, Milo Li, Shaun Liu, Allen Liu, Joshua Li, William Lollback, James Luk, Ethan Lu, Lucas

Ma, Christian Maher, William Mann, Finnian Mansoor, Baryal

Margetts, Sam Marschner, William

Matthews, Jacob Mazumder, Rayan

McCormack, Flynn McNamara, Angus

Middleton, James

Millar, Daniel

Miu, Maxwell

Moore, Flynn Moore, Sam Mowbray, Ben

Msalem, Omero Nathan, Chris Neep, Hunter

Neilson, Will Nguyen, Andy Nguyen, Binh Ong, Sam Pao, Chase Paschkewitz, Dylan Pearse, Harrison

Pendleton, William Pocock, Oscar Porfyriou, Luca Prebble, Charlie Pribadi, Rylan Prowse, Alexander Qiu-Tang, Anson

Quagliotto, Connor

Quinell, Ryan

Quirk, Mac Raine, Jacob Ramalingam, Jace Reck, Harrison Redmond, Ben Reinke, James Richardson, Isaac Riches, Toby Roberts, Brandon Rombola, Ferdi Russell, Lachlan Rutter, Sam Salisbury, Fraser Salman, Saad Sasikaran, Nirmidan Saywell, Luke

Scholes, Hayden

Scott, Dom

Selva, Jai

Sharry, Luke

Shen, Alvin Shepherd, Luke Shih, Ocean Simonetta, Joseph Singh, Binayraj

Slatter, Henry

Small, Oscar

Smith, Colby

Sokoll, Joshua

Spence, Alex

Spencer, Curtis

Spencer, Hugo

Stephens, James Stewart, Hamish

Stoneley, Bas

Swane, Felix

Swan, George Swift, Ollie

Taylor, Bode

Taylor, Noah

Telford, Luke

Tran, Justin

Turra, Max

van Brunschot, Vincent

Van der Westhuizen, Jack

Varsani, Kaushal

Veamatahau, Sione

Wacker, George

Wackwitz, Arki

Wallis, Jeremy

Wang, Aaron Wang, Alvin

Wang, Ricky

Warren, James

Watchirs, Monty

Waterhouse, Luca

Watts, Angus

Weatherstone, Oscar Wei, William Wheeler, Richard White, Ollie

Wijesinghe, Hans

Willersdorf, Cormack

Wong, Bosco

Woodruff, Harry

Wright, Ollie

Wu, Daniel

Xin, Lucas

Xu, Blaire

Xue, Harry

Yantsch, James

Young, Matthew

Yuen, Will

Zand, Ryan

Zhang, Bokai

Zhang, Bowen

Zhang, Oscar

Zhou, Dennis

Zhu, Chris

Year 11

Abiad, Omar

Agnew, Campbell

Akhavan, Oliver

Ali, Kayzer

Andrews, Hugh Asomah, Eric

Austin, Archie

Babnik, Luka

Bade, Andrew Bakshi, Aryan

Balthes, Max

Barlow, Rohan

Baxter, Keaton

Bellamy, Mitchell Bell, Lucas

Bemrose, Alec

Bigby, Kyan

Black, Lloyd Bolam, Sam

Bollard, Oscar

Bourke, Xander

Bracher, Andrew Brand, Harvey Brooks, Lebron

Brough, James

Brucklacher, Magnus Bryan, Lucas

Buddee, Nathan

Bui, Thai

Burcham, Julian Callaghan, Ted Cancio-Newton, Austin Carroll-Kirkwood, Darcy Carter, Nic Chamon, Pablo Chan, Theo Chan, Tom Chappell, Samuel Chen, Bowei Cheng, Brendan Chien, Jarrah

Choi, Jacob

Chopra, Rohan

Chua, Isaac

Chudleigh, Drew Chung, Ian Cikaluru, Harsha

Cochrane, Robert Collins, George Condon, Nick Cooke, Hamish Cook, Grayson

Cooper, Ed Cray, Oliver Curley, Jim de Gunst, Will de Zubicaray, Lucas

Deane, Fox

Doan, Isaac

Donald, Jordan

Donald, Tom

Dwyer, Otto

Edwards, Benji

Edwards, Jake

Elix, Hugo

Ellerman, Angus

Elliott, Lachie Emery, Mitch Ewart, William

Fedorov, Sam Fitzgerald, Alec Fitzpatrick, Connor Flaskas, Julius Forrest, Dominic Furnell, Nash

Galgane, Ryan Gao, Morgan Gianfelici, Adriano Gislason, Finnur

Gracen, Andrew Griffin, Harvey Griffiths, Kobi

Gulliver, Tom

Guyatt, Jack

Hains, Samuel Hames, Arthur Hammer, George Hammer, Max

Hammett, Nicholas

Harpham, Toby Harvey, Lewis

Hinton, Tim

Hoole, Nick Horton, Flynn Humphreys, Mark Huntley, Liam

Hussain, Esa

Hyde, Henry Jackson, Alastair James, Adam

Jayasena, Manul

Johnson, Will

Joyce, Michael Keir, Alexander Kelly, Oliver Kelly, Tom

Kendall, Bertie

Kennedy, Oliver

Kenward, Joshua Khoo, Mitchell

Khosrotehrani, Pascal

Kimbell, Sebastian

Kim, Matthew

Klaassen, Sam Knudsen, Tristan

Kotovich, Boris

Kua, Chris

Kuznetsov, Maxim

La, Benjamin

Larsen, Oliver

Latimore, Marcus

Le, Ben

Lee, Donghoon

Leeuwendal, Harrison

Leeuwendal, Thomas

Lee, Zed

Leung, Alex

Liberatore, Max Lin, Owen

Loh, Jonathan

Long, Sam Love, Nicholas Luo, Daniel

Lutton, Charlie

Lutz, Isaac Lynch, Josh

Macfarlane, Alexander

Manuel, Lincoln

Martin, Daniel Martin, Oliver McAndrew, Hugh McClatchy, Kyan

McConnel, Alexander McDonnell, Raff

McNally, Isaac

McPherson, Spencer

Meng, Tony

Mercer, George Mercer, Henry Middleton, Thomas Miller, Dan

Millsteed, Darcy

Milner, Aidan

Moore, Max

Mortimer, Euan

Motamarri, Rushil

Murphy, William

Nelson, Edward Nguyen, Ben Nguyen, Nhan

O’Brien, Jackson

O’Neill, Monty

O’Sullivan, Xavier

Othman, Mikhail

Parsell, Fergus

Peacock, Ollie

Penrose, Cooper

Perumal, Kushal

Peters, Alex

Peterson, Jay

Pherous, Hudson

Phillips, Oscar

Poder, Tom

Poh, Joshua

Poll, Thomas

Premraj, Jashin

Purcell, Matthew

Qu, Daniel

Raad, Aiden

Reader, Zac

Renshaw, Charlie

Ridoutt, Hudson

Roberts, Alex

Robertson, Benjamin

Robertson, Kit

Robertson, John

Romer, Max

Ruddell, Thomas

Samios, Manoli

Sapsford, Alistair

Sarikwal, Neil

Schnitzerling, Oliver

Sclavos, Alexander

Scott, Nick

Sebastian, Matthew

Seedat, Zayn

Seo, Hanbi

Shan, Arun

Shearer-Smith, Ollie

Siemon, Thomas Siganto, Tom

Sihota, Jaipreet

Silverston, Nick Sinclair, Jack Smith, Alex Smith, Josh Smith, Lachie

Smith, Sam Smith, Will

Sommerville, Rupert

Soo, Nic

Spiller, Isaac

Springall, Ben

Stannard, Thomas

Stathis, Nate

Stay, Lucas

Stevens, Matthew

Stuckey, Bede

Swindells, Andy

Tang, Roy

Tan, Lucas

Taylor, Olly

Telford, Jack

Tham, Oliver

Thynne, Rupert

Tiong, Ethan

Tomlin, Spencer

Topping, James

Tran, Minh

Treacy, Benjamin

Tsai, Gordon

Tuckwell, Caspian

Tuma, Henry

Tu, Oliver

Tweed, Miles

Waite, Lucas

Wallwork, Sam

Warusamanna, Sansith

Webb, Jack

Webb, Jackson

Whitehill, Finn

Williams, Lewis

Willmott, Eddie

Window, Jollie

Wong, Archie

Wong, Michael

Wraight, Hudson

Wu, Justin

Wu, Thomas

Xiao, Aiden

Xia, Ocean

Yee, Ray

Yeo, Marcus

Yesberg, Chris

Yeung, Aidan

Yu, Nathaniel

Yu, Joe

Zeng, Mike

Zhang, Jason

Zhao, Tony

Zhao, Alan

Zhuang, Andrew

Zillmann, William

Year 12

Allen, Chris

Anderson, Jack

Atkinson, Luke

Bae, Sebastian

Bansal, Ryan

Barrett-Beck, Max

Bassingthwaighte, Isaac Batchelor, Ashley

Battley, Chester

Beckingsale, Andrew

Bell, Orlando

Bennett, Rex Bernays, Angus

Boros, Joshua

Bose, Ishan

Brimblecombe, Sam Brittain, Tom Brown, Alex Brown, Sam Bryant, Ben Buck, Oliver Bui, An

Bunce, Hugh Burke, Fionn

Butler, David Cameron, Sam Campbell, Johnnie Campbell, Liam Campbell, Tom Cao, Weili

Cardell-Ree, Harry Cavallo, Oliver

Chan, Damien Chapman, Doug Chen, Nathan

Chiang, Elliot Choi, Toby Chou, Regan Clarke, Tom Clark, Max

Clifton, Harry

Coburn, Jacob Collins, Barclay Conway, Dylan

Coroneo, Dion

Crethar, Alex Curtin, Lachlan Dahiya, Saahil

Dauber, Rupert Davis, Jonty

Davis, Noah

Dempsey, Rudy Do, Ricky

Driessen, Nicholas Du, Ethan

Duggan, Finn

Dunglison, Tobias

Dunne, Jack

Dutton, Tom

Dwyer, Will

Edmunds, James Estensen, Henny Fancutt, Sam Fasone, Nicholas Fearon, James

Feltham, Duncan Fidler, Seth Finch, Nick

Fitzgerald, Harrison Forbes, Sam Fuller, Christian

Gao, Matthew

Gatehouse, Will

Gehrmann, Jo Giles, Duke

Gnanavel, Ragulan

Gracey, Edward

Gururajan, Sathya

Gware, Gideon

Haley, Connor

Han, Woo Jin

Harcourt, Ethan

Harris, Charles

Harry, Austen

Hartley, Lachie

Hilditch, Guy Hill, Daniel Hill, Will Hinds, Axel Hirschfeld, Nick Holmes, Jackson Horton, Jock

Houghton, Myles Hume, Angus Huntley, Lachlan

Huth, Tom

Ilangamage, Binupa Irwin, Perry Islam, Zubair

Jackson, William

Jadon, Hanu

Jenvey, Corbin

Jesser, Daniel Johnson, Daniel Johnston, Ned Jones, Eli Junaid, Haashir

Jury, Morgan

Kaandorp, Jack

Kaandorp, Will Karmakar, Ritvik

Kay, Thomas

Keane, Ishaan

Kearney, Euan

Keddy, Joe

Keeley, Reid

Khan, Ryan

Khoo, Will

Kim, John

Kodithuwakku, Daham

Kohn, Bayden

Kulla, Hoby

Kumar, Rahul

Kyprios, Stephen

Lau, Nathan Lee, Dalton

Leow, Lachlan

Leung, Xavier

Lindgren, Jasper

Lodge, Mitty

Love, Ethan

Love, Jack

Lowe, Justin

Lui, Christopher Luke, Ollie

Lyons, Tom

Macintosh, Alistair

Mackintosh, Brad Mao, Ruiqi

Matthew, Jack Matthews, Jack

McCabe, Cameron

McCoy, Lachie

McGuire, Max

McKay, Noah

McKenzie, Arran

McLeod, Andrew Meade, Nick Mees, James Mellick, Ronan

Minchinton, Jonathan Mishra, Aaryan

Mizutani, Miles Mondal, Anush

Morrissey, John

Munday, Charlie Murphy, Aidan

Murphy, Luke

Murray, James Neep, Jonathan

Ng, Sze Yong

Nicholson, Jake

Nilsen, Paul

Nolan, Tom

Norris, Angus

Nowlan, Luca

Nucifora, Jake

O’Sullivan, Will

Palling, Perry

Park, Dylan

Pascoe, Will

Patel, Kiran

Pendleton, James

Perera, Tharuka

Perry, Kody

Pope, Harrison

Qin, Leon

Rahman, Ozair

Randall, James

Reck, Lachie

Reinke, Ben

Relan, Ronit

Richards, Tom

Rimmington, Ed

Roberts, Nick

Robinson, Isaac

Robson, Cooper

Rodda, Henry

Roe, Alex

Roy-Bryant, Sebastien

Rutter, Tom

Saini, Taj

Samai, CJ

Sane, Soham

Sasikaran, Bramiyan

Schultz, Charlie

Schulz, Harro

Sciacca, Giancarlo

Sciacca, Will

Scott-Thompson, Kai

Seaborn, Owen

Selva, Kiran

Sheahan, Rupert

Siddle, Will

Simmonds, Cal

Singhal, Aadeesh

Sirimana, Shane

Skerl, Oli

Smith, Andrew

Smyth, Isaac

Sokoll, Ryan

Spalding, William

Spence, Oliver

Stachurski, Aaron

Stamatellos, Joshua

Stanley, Angus

Steedman, Harry

Stevens, Thomas

Strotton, Jeremy

Strotton, Patrick

Sun, David

Supplisson, Elie

Tam, Andrew

Taylor, Isaac

Tennakoon, Hansa

Teow, Jaden

Thomas, Alex

Thomas, Simson

Thomas, Ed

Thompson, Ngailu

Tilse, Monte

Ting, Jayden

Tong-Law, Rowan

Tran, Dylan

Treacy, John

Tucker, Josh

Tweed, Angus

VanderWal, Ethan

Vedha, Sudesh

Vidler, Callum

Waller, Tim

Walsh, Riley

Wang, Ryan

Ward, Sol

Warren, Billy

Waterhouse, Oliver

Watson, Benjamin

Weier, Ben

Weightman, Ned

Whittam, Jack

Whittome, Ben

Whyte, Aden

Williams, Mac Wong, Matthew

Woodrow, Angus

Yen, Jovan

Yuan, Ryan

Yu, David

Yuen, Mikey

Zarjis, Mustahsin

Zhang, Leo

The 2023 Brisbane Grammar School Magazine

THE BRISBANE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

MAGAZINE

Headmaster’s Speech Day Address

15 November 2023

Trustees and Staff

Farewells

Carl

Peter

Farewells

Jean Walker

Mark Schumann

Paul Kobez

Speech Day | Special Awards and Achievements | Colours

Speech Day

Speech Day and Middle School Presentation Afternoon Prizes

Year 12

Special Awards and Achievements

State and National Representatives

Colours

Debating

Gymnastics

Seniors

Headmaster’s Valedictory Speech

School Captain’s Speech Day Address

Class of 2023

Class of 2023

Class of 2023

Class of 2023

Class of 2023

Class of 2023

Class of 2023

Graduating class of 2023

2023 Prefects

Head of Year 12

Senior Formal

Younger Years

Year 11

Year 10

Year 9

Year 8

Year 7

Year 6

Year 5

Senior Library

Centenary Library

Middle School Library

Protect and Connect Launch

Archives

Activities

Astronomy Club

Student Reconciliation Action Group

Chess Club

The Shed

Solar Car Challenge

Robotics

Enterprise Groups

Enterprise Group – Coffee (Semester 1)

Enterprise Group – Coffee (Semester

Ecoman

Student Entrepreneur Group – Years 10 and 11

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Future Problem Solving

Greening Grammar

FFG

Senior School FFG

Athene Club

Athene Club

Public Purpose

Public Speaking

Winners

Reading Partners

Titration

Science Extension

National Olympiad Qualifying Exams –Chemistry and Physics

Big Science Competition

Junior Science Olympiad Exam

Big Science Competition

Junior Science Olympiad

GRPG