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SPOTLIGHT OCA Events In this edition we recap on a number of events that have taken place across the second half of 2017. These events have seen people from all parts of our community come together to honour all things Green,White, Black.
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M I S S K E L LY E D W A R D S Development and Events Coordinator Phone 07 3309 3513 or 0416 085 136 Email kedwards@bbc.qld.edu.au
MS HELEN JACKSON College Archivist Phone 07 3309 3629 Email hjackson@bbc.qld.edu.au
Brisbane Boys’ College was proud to host 27 Old Boys at Aquavit, a Michelin Star restaurant in St James’s Market, for the OCA London reunion. BBC’s Director of Alumni and Community, Jarrod Turner (OB 1999), who was on holidays at the time, organised the get together for those travelling through or based in the UK.
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The alumni years of the attendees ranged from James Grady (OB 2014) to Anthony Petrie (OB 1969). Thank you for those who attended the event. We look forward to catching up with our UK based Old Collegians soon.
JULY C H R I S T M A S I N J U LY 26 L U N C H E O N ( M T M E E ) More than 50 Vintage Collegians celebrated Christmas in July at Birches Restaurant in July, following a Chapel Service led by Rev. Graham Cole. The Mount Mee Community Church was host to the Sunshine Coast service, which celebrated the gift of a great foundation in life with a reading from Matthew 7: 24-28, The Wise and Foolish Builders. The eldest Old Collegians almost lifted the roof of the church with their moving rendition of Sons of the College.
LONDON REUNION
AUGUST CONTINUED O L D B O Y S ' D AY
Following the reunions, the College hosted Old Boys' Day where BBC faced a formidable Brisbane State High School. Commencing with tours of the school by key staff, the day was a truly historical one, celebrating 97 years of the Old Collegians’ Association with the GPS Basketball Premiership and our Rugby teams winning 100 percent of the GPS fixtures. To wrap up the event, members of the BBC community were invited to attend a Post-Match function with beverages provided by Michael Conrad (OB 1980) and his team from Newstead Brewery in addition to a sausage sizzle by our Young Old Boys' Committee.
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Staff from BBC made their annual trip to Papua New Guinea, hosting a function for current and prospective community members at the Royal Papua Yacht Club in Port Moresby in October. The function was highly attended and involved a presentation by Director of Alumni and Community, Jarrod Turner regarding recent school achievements and the future of the College.
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That evening, we welcomed 250 Old Boys from the Senior classes of 2007, 1997, 1987, 1977 and 1967 in separate rooms at the newly renovated Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club. Upon arrival, guests were greeted with some familiar tunes by OCA Piper, Lachlan McPhee (OB 2013). Special thanks to Matt Berndt (OB 2015) for taking photos on the night.
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MELBOURNE REUNION
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OLD BOYS AND GUESTS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
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SUNSHINE COAST LUNCHEON The College was delighted to host the second annual Sunshine Coast event at Novotel Twin Waters Resort for 50 current and prospective community members. It was a wonderful evening, with the highlight being 96 year old BBC Old Boy, Bill Bray (1935-1937) sharing stories of his time at BBC, back in the day.
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Once again, the Hutchies BBC Golf Day turned out to be a huge success. This year for the first time, the course was booked out with 32 teams in attendance, including Old Boys, parents and friends of the College.
It was another fantastic turnout for this event south of the border, with more than 40 Old Boys in attendance at the Melbourne reunion. Alumni years ranged from 2011 to 1934. Our sincerest thanks to all who attended in particular the legend himself, BBC Old Boy, Jack Bell who turns 100 in December.
Fifty guests enjoyed a sumptuous two course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings as they farewelled Headmaster, Graeme McDonald and his wife Michelle.
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YEAR 12 FINAL A S S E M B LY A N D O C A BBQ
The Senior cohort was presented with an OCA cap and letter from Director of Alumni and Community, Jarrod Turner, and Headmaster, Graeme McDonald.
YOUNG OLD BOYS' NIGHT On Saturday 14 October, at Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club, the OCA hosted our second Young Old Boys' event of 2017. Despite the rain, 60 of our youngest members didn't let it dampen what was a spectacular evening. Special thanks to the Young Old Boys' Committee for organising another great event.
DECADE REUNIONS Old Boys' weekend opened with the Class of 1957 and their partners’ luncheon celebrating 60 years since leaving the College. Initially, a smaller group toured the College in the morning, with 30 guests joining the Headmaster, Mr Graeme McDonald, for a two course lunch in the Boarders' Dining Room.
PAPUA NEW GUINEA COMMUNITY VISIT
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NIC MACBEAN CUP Each year the Nic MacBean Cup is held to raise money for beyondblue in memory of BBC Old Boy, Nic MacBean who sadly passed away in 2015 after a decade-long battle with depression. Nic’s family, friends and Brisbane Boys' College wanted to make a difference. Inspired by the work of beyondblue, the BBC community gathers every year for a day of cricket when our First XI face the All-Stars, in celebration of Nic's life. This year's match proved to be a cracker, with the First XI boys taking home the trophy and the Old Boys left with sore bodies and a few sore heads.
Towards the end of the functions, the doors connecting the rooms were opened with numerous attendees choosing to stay and mingle. COLLEGIAN DECEMBER 2017