The Terracian December 2016

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Contributors: Michael Carroll, Brian Grenier,

Principally Speaking

This is the final edition of the Terracian for 2016 and helps bring an end to another diverse year for the College. This edition again reflects this diversity and provides a snapshot of the events, people and initiatives that form the montage that we call the ‘Terrace Family.’

The Celebration of Excellence and Awards Evening provided

a wonderful finale to the year with a showcase of entertainment, achievement and farewells. The Year 12 cohort again provided the concluding backdrop with a stirring rendition of the College song. I wish to acknowledge and congratulate our Seniors for their outstanding year.

Throughout the year, I had the privilege of attending a number of Old Boys’ reunions, culminating in the Vintage Terracians Morning Tea where nearly 100 Terracians, including my father, gathered. Membership of the Terrace Family does not finish when a student graduates, it simply changes its perspective.

This year has been a year of strategic development with the completion of the College’s

Strategic Plan ‘GT 2020 –

Join the Journey’, as well as the Master Plan for the College’s capital development. Both documents will provide direction for the College over the coming years. Stage 1 of the Master Plan development will commence in early 2017 with the Mt Sion – Duhig Place project.

In conclusion, I take this opportunity to thank all those within the Terrace Family for their support and contribution throughout 2016. I wish you a happy, holy and safe Christmas and look forward to our journey together in 2017.

Dr Michael Carroll College Principal

Dr Michael Carroll congratulates College Dux Xavier Rui at the Celebration of Excellence.

A Celebration of Excellence

Terrace has once again celebrated an excellent year of academic and co-curricular achievement. When Dr Michael Carroll addressed the audience of students, parents and staff at the Celebration of Excellence on 7 November he reflected on a year of strategic development and the detailing of the future direction of Terrace. Dr Carroll also spoke about the ‘Culture of Learning’ at Terrace and the strong partnership between staff, students and parents. This was evident in the results of both 2015 and in 2016.

The Year 12 results from 2015 were exceptional with thirty students receiving an OP1 with a median score of OP5. These extraordinary results have continued in 2016 with record numbers of students receiving Academic Medals at each of the Academic Assemblies during the year. Excellent NAPLAN results in Years 5, 7 and 9 were

again achieved and I am confident that the consistent work ethic of the Year 12 cohort will ensure that they produce strong OP results in 2016.

The Laurence Healy Memorial Prize and the Blessed Edmund Rice Award - Dux of the year was awarded to Xavier Rui. Xavier received Firsts in Chemistry, IPT, Mathematics C and an Academic Excellence Award. The Honourable Sir Joseph Sheehy KBE Memorial Prize for Proxime Accessit was awarded to Joseph Dwyer and Oscar McCabe.

The SJ White Family Trophy for the Best All Round Sportsman was awarded to William Eadie and Joshua Nasser. The Terrace Performing Arts Award for Services to the Performing Arts was awarded to Marco Taraborrelli.

In his speech, Dr Carroll said he looked forward to the years ahead, the opportunities and

challenges that we will face together as a Terrace Family. The years ahead provide exciting opportunities and challenges for all of us within the Terrace Family. The impending building program, preparation for the Senior Schooling changes, and continuing to connect with our Mission will be key issues in 2017 and beyond. I am confident that Terrace is very well placed to address these challenges and opportunities. I am in no doubt that the Terrace Family will continue to work in partnership to ensure that Terrace is proud to promote excellence and provide a quality Catholic education in the Edmund Rice tradition.

I wish to confirm my commitment to the Terrace Family. I thank you for your support and commitment in 2016 and genuinely believe that 2017 and beyond is going to be a very positive future for Terrace.

Gregory Terrace Outdoor Education Centre

Building a Sustainable Future

When you drive through the front gates of Maroon it is hard to believe you are only an hour and a half away from the center of Brisbane such is the feeling of remoteness and tranquility, until you walk through the doors of the kitchen and there are 20 noisy boys hungry for the bacon and eggs cooking on the BBQ outside.

The eggs on the BBQ are no ordinary eggs; they are home grown in the enclosure in the garden just down the road. Fresh eggs, every day. Collected by the boys and brought to the table along with the fresh produce grown in the garden. This is where students of every age can make a connection with what is grown in the garden and what reaches the table. It is a very important connection for the boys to make and a step forward in their understanding of the importance of sustainability.

Mr Toby Gowland, Director of GTOEC, says it is a great thing to watch boys in the garden,

possibly for the first time, reaching in and eating food straight from the plant and eating it while they pick. Food that they may not have tried or even liked before.

This garden goes even further than the kitchen at Maroon. The garden gives back to the community as well. The local school students sow the seeds and give the seedlings to Terrace to plant in their gardens. When the vegetables have grown they are sold at the local markets and the proceeds go back to the schools and so the cycle continues. It is an experience unique to the students of Terrace and the local community.

During the year various groups of students have dug out the old gardens and planted herbs and vegetables in spaces all through the grounds. There are pockets of garden and native edible plants growing where the boys can watch the plants' progress over time and literally eat the fruits of their hard work.

The larger garden beds are an experiment in permaculture with chicken cages placed over t he beds, turning over the old growth and promot ing new growth. In other words, a self-sufficient garden which needs minimal intervention.

GTOEC has plans to expand the garden beds to grow more fruit and vegetables to sell locally and to use in its own kitchens. This

David Tubb and Toby Gowland cooking the BBQ breakfast.

keeps costs low whilst engaging with the local community which is extremely important for a centre like Maroon which has been operating in the area since 1978.

The Outdoor Education Centre was originally opened to combat the urbanity of the College and the drift away from Australia’s agricultural roots in the land.

“An outdoor education center would do more than open city boy’s eyes to nature. It would provide the necessary field for scientific studies like botany,

geology and environment.” (The Gentlemen of Terrace p.93)

GTOEC was built by the Brothers, parents and students in working bees, much like Tennyson in the 1960s. Years of hard work provided the backbone to the The Outdoor Education Centre we know now. With the planning and implementation of the sustainable gardens the students of Terrace are once again giving back to the land that has provided so much over the past 40 years. With inspirational people like

Mr Toby Gowland and his team leading the way, with a passion for the area and a desire to teach the students and give back to the community, the sustainable future of the GTOEC is secure.

The growing gardens and the Konan Japanese students enjoying the fresh air and open spaces.

Fresh produce from the garden.

Br James Ambrose Fitzgerald

Terracian & First Queensland ‑ born Christian Brother

Written by: Br Brian Grenier

Born into a devoutly Catholic family on 13 February 1876, James (Jim) Fitzgerald was one of the eleven children of Irish immigrants John and Mary (née Byrne) Fitzgerald. His parents were pioneers in the Samford district where his father was a farmer and his mother conducted the local post office and the attached store.

No stranger to hard work on the farm, Jim was also an assiduous pupil at the one-teacher state school built by the men of the district. When he completed his primary education, he

was enrolled as a boarder at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, in 1888 when Br Bernard Joseph Duggan was principal. He successfully sat for the Senior University Examination in 1891.

Inspired by men like Brothers Mullen, Barrett and Larkin, Jim made known his wish to become a member of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. To that end, he accompanied Br Patrick Ambrose Treacy to Melbourne early in 1892 and entered the novitiate in Geelong where he was assigned Saint Ambrose, the great fourth century Bishop of Milan, as patron. He subsequently excelled in his studies at the University of Melbourne, graduating with honours in Latin, French, German and Greek. On one occasion, as the school to which he had been assigned was short-staffed, he left a three-hour Latin examination after the mandatory one hour’s attendance. Other students probably thought that he had departed feeling inadequate to the task, only to find out later that he had been awarded second place.

Having received a Master of Arts degree, he later graduated with a Bachelor of Science and took an active part in university life.

Br Ambrose taught a wide range of subjects in Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and briefly in Queensland at Nudgee College (1901). However, he is best remembered for his long association with St Patrick’s College, Goulburn, where, as a legendary figure, he filled many roles including that of president (principal).

He was well-liked by his pupils who were in awe of his gymnastic prowess, his academic ability and his pastoral care. One Goulburn old boy, Sir John Vincent William Barry (1903-69), who became a prominent judge and criminologist, told a classmate that he was planning to learn shorthand. "Who will correct your work?" his friend asked. ‘Fitzy will,’ was the reply. The implication was that Fitzy knew everything.

Br James Ambrose Fitzgerald, as he was known to his confreres, died in Goulburn on 3 April 1934 and was laid to rest in a small cemetery in the College grounds.

Solving the Problems of the Future

Written by: Mrs Tracey McIvor

It was with great excitement that our Year 8 Future Problem Solving (FPS) team headed to Melbourne for the 26 FPS national finals on October 14 to 16.

The team of William Barnett, William Rollston, Matthew Rice and Robert McSwiggan competed in the national final against 27 teams from schools around Australia to solve the global issue topic of The Global Workplace.

To reach the nationals the boys had to first qualify and compete against 190 teams in their division from around Australia before being invited to compete in Melbourne.

The boys have two hours to work together on an unseen scenario using the six-step process to create futuristic problems and solutions. They then devise a set

of criteria to create the action plan which will solve the whole scenario.

FPS is considered one of the best gifted programs in the world as it encourages students to use higher order thinking skills to be creative,

imaginative and to run with their ideas. It is the development of these skills and talents which allow the boys to become successful critical thinkers who show great aptitude for team building and futuristic decision making. It also provides opportunities for boys to work with like-minded people who share the same interests.

The FPS program has been running for well over a decade and the boys have been very successful in competing in the national as well as in the international competitions. The boys are looking forward to working towards the challenges and problems for next year. Our future looks to be in very safe hands.

If you feel the FPS program may appeal to your son, please do not hesitate to contact me at traceymcivor@terrace.qld.edu.au

The team hard at work in Melbourne.

The Year 8 Future Problem Solvers.

Michael Bourke A career in Papua New Guinea

Michael has shared his story with the Terrace community in the hope that a story such as this one might inspire other young men who are current students or recent Old Boys at Terrace.

Michael attended Terrace from 1959 to 1965 along with his three brothers, Andrew, Robert and David, following in their father’s footsteps. Brian Walter Bourke (GT 1936-39) is one of the oldest surviving Old Boys at 93 years old.

After school Michael went to the University of Queensland and gained a degree in Agricultural Science (UQ, 1970). Followed by a Master of Agriculture (UPNG, 1978) and Doctor of Philosophy (ANU, 1989).

After graduating from UQ, Michael went to Papua New Guinea as a food crops agronomist and was based in the New Guinea Islands from 1970 to 1977, conducting research on PNG food crops and farming systems; completing a master's degree from UPNG. After some private travel Michael became the Principal Horticulturalist, based in the highlands and working with

20 research scientists. Michael and his family left PNG in 1983 so that he could do a doctoral degree at ANU. After completion, he worked as a consultant and had an academic appointment at ANU.

Michael’s entire career has been in Papua New Guinea, with some inputs in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and other Pacific Island countries. He is still very engaged in PNG. He is a specialist in village agriculture in PNG, with particular focus on the main food crops: sweet potato, taro, banana, yam and cassava.

Michael was very engaged with helping during the 2015-16 drought and famine in PNG and he was awarded the honour of Officer of the Order of Logohu by Papua New Guinea in May this year. This is one of the highest awards from Papua New Guinea. A committee makes a recommendation to the Office of the Governor General, who in turn makes it to the Head of State (Queen Elizabeth II). The Order of Logohu (Logohu is a Motuan word for Bird of Paradise) comprises of four classes - Grand Companion, Officer, Member and

National Logohu Medal. Michael was given the second highest award (Officer). The award was made on was made on PNG's 40th Independence Day celebration in Port Moresby this year.

Michael is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology. He holds the position of Honorary Associate Professor in the College of Asia and the Pacific at the Australian National University and continues to supervise six students at ANU and UPNG, all doing doctoral degrees on PNG or Solomon Island matters. Michael is also engaged with a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of a new biofuel to electricity project in the Markham Valley in PNG, as well as working for the UN Development Program on another project.

These days Michael calls the ACT home and lives on a 20-ha rural property, just east of Canberra. He enjoys tending his huge vegetable garden which produces more food than he needs, the surplus goes to his sons, neighbours and the men’s homeless shelter run by St Vincent de Paul in Canberra.

Michael sits and talks to local villagers.

Michael receiving his Officer of the Order of Logohu award.

Pushing Innovation in Senior Graphics

Written by: Mr Glenn Cameron

In 2016, the Senior Graphics students have designed, developed and produced work of an amazing standard in its attention to detail, technical proficiency and addressing of its target audience’s needs and requests. Aligning with the real world of design into which these students will enter, the QCAA Senior Graphics syllabus challenges students to identify real world problems and needs in the design areas of architecture, graphic design and industrial design. Throughout their Senior year, these boys have been tasked with designing a dream home at Noosa for a growing family, designing and producing a laser cut LED light and redesigning ‘Jimmy Rod’s’ barbershop at Gasworks in Newstead.

With design and innovation, the students have, for another year, shown themselves to be amongst the best and brightest in Queensland at their craft.

Terrace students have answered these design challenges by moving through a design cycle in which they investigate the issue and design problem, develop a design brief and criteria for design success.

With preliminary exploration complete, the students put pen to paper and develop visualisations, sketches and ideation of possible solutions, annotating and rendering their work to help communicate their solution to the problem. With the development process complete and their chosen design finalised, students then use industry leading software from Autodesk and Lumion to produce

CAD (computer aided drafting) models of houses, buildings, LED lights and any other designs that express their creativity. To see the amazing work that the boys have created, simply scan the QR code below with your device, sit back and enjoy. Also shown is a range of student work, demonstrating the time and dedication that these boys place into their work.

With Terrace pushing the boundaries on innovation in the subject area of Graphics, the Graphics and Design department is keen to begin building partnerships with parents and the Terrace community to allow our boys to extend their learning and passion for the subject area outside the classroom and into the real world.

If you are involved in Graphic Design or use CAD in your work, we would love to see what you do and for you to get involved.

Please contact:

glenncameron@terrace.qld.edu.au

Brian Buggy OAM

Brian Buggy attended Terrace from 1949-57 and was part of the very first school orchestra, formed in 1953. The orchestra performed at the College eisteddfod and the combined Christian Brothers eisteddfod. Brian performed in the orchestra and as a solo violinist at each of the competitions every year winning them both in 1956 and 1957.

He also played one of the few trumpets in the GT Drum and Bugle Cadet Band. Terrace acquired an Army Grant of 200 pounds, for Brian and his mother, Evelyn Buggy, to attend an Army auction to try to buy some instruments for the Cadet Band. They returned with eight cornets, a tenor horn and enough change to revamp the battered drums. Brian says:

“The Cadet Band also acted as medicos for the Corp and should claim title to the trade name, Band Aid.”

Subsequently, a group of trumpeting school mates won the Radio Show, Australia’s Amateur Hour. They fronted the auditions at 4BC and the compere named them, the Buggy Brasketeers

Brian also formed his own Jazz band with mates from Terrace. They were the Jazz Crackers , or, if you could afford the extra 10 shillings, you got a quintet including Terry Challenger, called the High Five. They performed

at various College, Church Youth and social events.

Brian’s fondest memory of Terrace (and he has many of them, loving school, but not doing a lot of actual work – except Latin!) was being selected to swim the 200 meters at GPS in the Valley Pool. There was an amazing cohort of fine swimmers at the time and any one of them could have won the event. Brian’s swim set a record, by a very small margin. It was shattered by 10 seconds the year later.

After school Brian won a violin Scholarship to the Queensland Conservatorium and toured as Principal Trumpet of the Borovansky Ballet Orchestra. At the early age of 21 Brian became the Musical Director of “The Firm”, JC Williamson Theatres and directed musicals for the next 15 years.

The College Orchestra 1953

Top Row: L. Murray, L. Green, J. L'Estrange, L. Brosnan (bass drum), M. Bowden (cymbals), G. Frawley, T. Kelly, L. Atkinson.

Middle Row: W. Bourke, B. Moroney, L. Boulton, B. Buggy, G. Nickel, M. Feney, B. McKeering, T. Quirk.

Front Row: L. Lynch, P. Nunan, R. Cooke, B. Uscinski (leader), W. Wood, T. McDonald, B. Nickel.

For 34 years Brian was the Head of Music at Knox Grammar School. For ten of those years (1984-94) Brian also conducted the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 60 Family Concert performances.

In 1996 Brian was awarded an OAM for his work with young musicians and his services to music generally.

It seems that Brian is not one to stop. At the age of 77 he is semi-retired but still conducts the 70 strong Sydney Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. The Orchestra is comprised of young musicians from high schools, universities and the Conservatorium of Music.

He also conducts orchestras at Manly Selective Campus and North Sydney Girls High School doing regional tours with them and at Moriah College, with whom he toured to Israel via America last year.

When asked why he is still so busy Brian answered “it was because it is a great opportunity to share with a new generation, the wonderful experiences I have been afforded, through the generosity of others, when I knew nothing. Now I at least know; how little I do know; and it is such fun learning and sharing.”

Thanks to Bill Bourke (GT 1950-58) for writing in and alerting Terrace to Brian and his achievements over the years since he left the College.

Bill has fond memories of school and was delighted to attend a recital conducted by Brian in August this year.

The 1954 Violin Group. Brian is second from the left in the front row

Brian Buggy conducting in 2016.

Jazz Night 2016

Written by: Mr Brad Esbensen

On Friday 21 October, Terrace held its annual Jazz Night. This year the theme was Jazz In The Bunker and thanks to the generosity of Mr and Mrs Rob and Bern McIntyre, the addition of several military vehicles and camoflauge netting helped to

create a 1940s war time atmosphere. The evening featured outstanding performances from our Terrace Jazz Combo, Terrace Jazz Orchestra, Red and Black Big Bands, Senior Vocal Ensemble and our invited guests, the ATC Jazz Ensemble.

The highlight of the evening was our All Star Big Band (featuring Terrace staff and students) backing the Andrews Sisters Tribute Show

A big thank you to all the parents and community who came out to support our musicians.

Terrace Foundation

An Introduction by Director of Development, Mrs Lea Walker Franks

I am thoroughly loving getting to know the ‘heartbeat’ of my new College by attending events ranging from the TLG End of Year Mass, to whole school assemblies, the GTOBA Executive Meeting and the incredibly heartfelt farewell to our Year 12 students at the Valedictory Dinner which is also a ‘welcome’ to our youngest Old Boys.

I’ve always loved learning and meeting people, so whether as a student, teacher, parent (I have two sons in their twenties), or a director, schools have always played a major role in my life. My appointment at St Joseph’s, Gregory Terrace provides the opportunity to return to a Christian boys’ school after a few years at Brisbane Girls Grammar school.

Previously I’ve worked at Newington College and Trinity

Grammar (both Sydney) and two co-educational schools.

I attended a co-educational state high school in Sydney, and went on to study teaching in Economics and Business Studies at the University of Sydney. I enjoyed teaching, and was utterly inspired working in schools with a long, passionate history filled with generations of school pride constantly displayed across the school community.

Further study beckoned, and I completed post-graduate studies including an MBA with a triple major in Project Management, Marketing, and Not-for-Profit Organisations. It was a natural progression for me to be drawn into community engagement as I thoroughly enjoy helping school communities turn their Principal’s vision into reality.

In the inaugural role of Director of Development, I am honoured to be working with the Foundation, Support Groups and the GTOBA to nurture our culture of philanthropy amongst parents, past students and friends of the College. That culture has been a significant part of Terrace's history since 1875, and is at the heart of who we are as a College and a community. Generations of Terracians have benefited from our school family’s generosity, and new generations will continue to reap those benefits for many years to come.

Thank you for warmly welcoming me to Terrace during this remarkably exciting time. I’m honoured to ‘join the journey’ together as we write the next chapters in our College history.

Charles Gamble

November 18 saw another generation of Terrace Gentlemen leave for the next step in their journey.

For Joseph Kennedy his last day saw a visit to the museum with a very special gift. With his mother and Uncle James McNamara (GT 1977), Joseph donated his Great Grandfather’s Certificate of Merit, Dated 18 December, 1878.

This is the oldest item ever donated to the College and the second oldest in the Museum after the original registry book.

Charles was awarded the certificate for coming second place in Second class in the yearly examinations held by the Christian Brothers Schools.

Due to the unreliability and unavailability of College records

from the early days at Terrace, not much is known about Charles.

His memory, however will now be kept and preserved in the College Museum for future generations.

The Terrace Museum would like to thank the Kennedy family for their generous donation of this precious family artifact.

James McNamara and Joseph Kennedy with the 138 year old certificate of merit.

Sports Update

Terrace students have been showing themselves to be excellent sportsmen over the past six months with three of our current students being named in the Queensland Schoolboys teams for Rugby and another three students excelling on the Football pitch.

Harry Wilson

Harry was rewarded with Australian Schoolboy team selection after his impressive performances at this year’s National Schoolboys' Carnival. Harry continued this form into the GPS season finishing with an outstanding individual try to secure a long awaited win against Nudgee in the final round.

Will Lalic

Year 10 student, Will Lalic received the Young Sportsman of the year award with his representation in the Queensland Schools Football team and the U15 Queensland Volleyball Squad. An excellent achievement.

Will is a quiet hard working boy with a determination to compete. He has the backing

of his parents who support him in all his endeavours.

Chris Morseray

Chris is only in Year 8 and is already representing the College in the 1st XI team. Chris has gone on to represent Queensland in the U14 tournament in Coffs Harbour at the Australian National Championships where he was voted the Most Valuable Player of the entire competition. Chris also represented the school in the GPS Track and Field competition.

Byron McLeod

Byron was selected in the U15 Queensland Schoolboys Football team and travelled to Japan to play in a competition with other international teams.

Isaac Lucas

Congratulations to Isaac Lucas who received the Ian MacMillan Memorial Award for Queensland Schoolboy Player of the Year.

The award capped off an exceptional season for Isaac who was also named in the Australian Schoolboys team who narrowly went down to New Zealand Schools in Auckland.

William Eadie

In a sixteen game 1st XV career, winger William Eadie crossed for 20 tries, including 13 in 2016.

William was also named in the Australian Schoolboys team.

Culture Update

The second half of the year has certainly been a successful one for Terrace Old Boys involved in theatre productions with four of our Old Boys achieving success in Australia.

The Hodge Brothers Paul (GT2004) and Michael (GT1999) Hodge returned to Australia in August with their off Broadway sell out season of Clinton: The Musical

The Hodges told The Australian on 6 August, that they are thrilled to see the work get an Australian showing at last. Paul Hodge says he didn’t attempt a tryout here because he decided to tap into a network of connections established while he was studying in Edinburgh.

He was keenly aware, too, that the path to making a new musical is a particularly hard one to navigate in Australia. Paul now has several new projects developing one of which he is working with playwright Stephen Carleton on a musical about Joh Bjelke-Petersen.

It’s commissioned by JUTE Theatre Company and will be co-produced with Brisbane Powerhouse next July, and then touring.

Leon Cain

Another successful Terrace actor is Leon Cain (GT2001) who appeared in theatre company Shake & Stir’s production of Endgame at QPAC in August this year. Endgame is a play that follows four lost souls as they wait for the inevitable.

Leon grew up in a family of girls and was introduced to acting early but says his experiences at school and with Brisbane theatre actors helped him to become the actor he is today.

Thomas Larkin

In July this year Thomas (GT 2003) co-produced and performed in a new show at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

The production Sex With Strangers explored the themes of ambition, love, lust and the digital revolution.

Thomas performed in several productions with La Boite and the Queensland Theatre Company

before taking this step with his most challenging role. Thomas says his days at Terrace provided him with the encouragement to pursue his career in drama.

I really fell for drama during my high school years at St Joseph’s College. I had a wonderful teacher and this really gave me an appreciation of the role quality teachers can play in shaping futures and offering pathways to young people.

Terrace Ladies GroupFashion Parade

The highlight for the TLG this year was the Terralicious Fashion Parade, held at City Hall. Over 670 very excited women filled the auditorium to capacity and enjoyed an afternoon of fashion, friendship and a little fundraising. The day raised over $34 000 that will go towards the purchase of outdoor furniture for the students. Thanks to our major sponsors, Bond University and McKinney’s Jewellers, for their generous support.

Terrace Flashback

Since the last edition there has been an excellent response to the ‘Friday Flashback’ we post every Friday on the Terrace Facebook page.

If you have any photos you would like to share with the Terrace community or perhaps a photo you would like to see on the Flashback page, please contact: biancaanderson@terrace.qld.edu.au

Next Terracian

The next issue of the Terracian will be published and distributed in April 2017.

Please contact the Publications Coordinator if you would like to contribute to the first issue of 2017.

biancaanderson@terrace.qld.edu.au

1955 – Cricket in Victoria Park

1989 – Adrian Pauly

1941 – GPS Sport

Br Barry Buckley Breakfast

On 24 August the Gregory Terrace Old Boys’ Association hosted the inaugural Br Barry Buckley Breakfast at City Hall with special guest speaker the Hon. John Howard.

Over 500 guests attended the breakfast, a very successful outcome. The Old Boys’ Association look forward to these breakfasts continuing to grow in the future.

The audience listening to the Hon. John Howard.

The Buckley House Captains with Br Barry Buckley and House Dean, Mr Luke Gribble.

Br Buckley and Business Manager, Mr Adam Read.

The Hon. John Howard and Dr Michael Carroll

The view of the breakfast in Brisbane City Hall.

GTOBA President

The year has once again been a very busy one for our Old Boys’ Association. Our last major event of the 2016 calendar was the Vintage Terracians morning tea in College Hall on 11 November. It was great to meet with and catch up with those members who left Terrace more than 50 years ago. They are certainly a very special component of our Old Boys’ Association.

In August we had the annual Golf Day which, as always, was a great success and well attended by a wide range of Old Boys and friends of Terrace. It is a tremendous fund raising activity for the Association which greatly assists us in providing bursaries for boys to attend the College who otherwise may not

be afforded the opportunity. This year also saw the inaugural Br Barry Buckley Breakfast at Brisbane City Hall. Our special guest speaker was the Hon. John Howard, who spoke on a variety of matters relating to both domestic and international affairs. The event was attended by over 500 people and the feedback I have received from many members of the Terrace community since has been overwhelmingly positive. This event will figure annually in the Terrace calendar for many years to come, and I thank everyone for their support in helping to establish this important event for the Association. We are also close to finalising the GTOBA website and this

Rest in Peace

Mr Keith James BRINDLEY (GT 1941),

Mr John Alfred Michael CLARK (GT 1946-1948),

Mr David Mitchell CURTIS (GT 1982-1986),

Mr Brian Michael FLORENCE (GT 1959-1960),

Mr Ronald Charles GRIFFITH (GT 1941-1942),

Mr Timothy Francis MORONEY (GT 1953-1956),

Mr Ashley Pengana MORRIS (GT 1992-99),

Mr George Charles O’KANE (GT 1945-53),

Mr Gerard O’KEEFFE, former GT staff member (GT 1975-83), father of Patrick (GT ’82) and John (GT ’85),

Mr John Stanley REID (GT 1961-70), brother of Peter (GT 1958-66) and Tom (GT 1953-56),

Mr John Edward Smith (GT 1943-1944),

will play a very important role in our communication with members in the future.

We have also been working with Dr Michael Carroll on a number of projects to assist Terrace in a variety of ways. We have been supportive of his tremendous efforts in refurbishing and preserving the historical photos that adorn the walls of the College Hall. We are also currently working on a tree planting project at Tennyson in the vicinity of the railway line to enhance the beauty of what I think is the most attractive sporting fields of any school in Brisbane.

This is my last note in the Terracian as President of the Old Boys and I must say that I have really enjoyed my time in the role and would like to take the opportunity to thank both the Committee and the wider Terrace community for all of its support over the last two years. I would also like to express my appreciation to Dr Carroll for the close working relationship we had during this time.

On behalf of the committee and my family I thank you all for your support during 2016 and wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Mr Jeff Gates President of the GTOBA

Mr Bernard Francis RUSH (GT 1940-42), father of Anthony (GT ’77) and Peter (dec’d) (GT ‘80),

Mr Alonzo Clive William (Bill) SPARKES (GT 1952-53),

Mr Luke McLeod TADDEUCCI (GT 1969-1976),

Mr Lester Michael TRACEY (GT 1935-1939),

Mr Ian Joseph VANCE (GT 1949-50),

Vintage Terracians

Every November College Hall is filled with nostalgia as our oldest Old Boys gather to reminisce and reflect on their days at Terrace. The Vintage Terracian morning tea is one many Old Boys look forward to, an opportunity to meet with old friends and connect with the current students at Terrace.

A Vintage Terracian is one who attended Terrace 50 years or more ago. One thing that time does not seem to change is the love these men have for the Red and Black and the memories they carry with them even though so many years have passed. When these gentlemen stand and look at the photos in College Hall or when they visit the College Museum, the pride and respect they have for the College is admirable and it is heartwarming to see that the Terrace Family will always be there, no matter how many years may pass.

1956 and 1966 Reunions

College Hall, the Founders’ Room, the College Museum and Treacy Centre hosted several Old Boys' reunions this year, including the 1956 and 1966 reunions. It is always a pleasure to welcome back such enthusiastic members of the Terrace Family.

GTOBA Golf Day

On 26 August an energetic morning of golf was held for the Old Boys, providing an opportunity to enjoy each other’s company and participate in some healthy competition. This event helps raise much needed funds for the College Bursary Program.

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