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Grammar across the generations

Co-captains converse

Launceston Church Grammar School

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Contents From The Headmaster's Desk..................................3 BHOGA Report........................................................4 Writer in residence - Chris Haslam...........................4 Co-Captains Converse..............................................5 Pathways to Journalism............................................6 The Early Learning Centre........................................8 Learning Indonesian at Broadland..........................10 Gallipoli ANZAC Commemoration...........................10 A Chat with Bruce Fairfax.......................................12 Boarding House Dining..........................................13 Design and Technology..........................................14 Christmas Camp 2005-2014 – My Journey.............15 Glover Glory...........................................................16 Never Bored 6 questions For Adam Mostogl (2005) to Ponder....17 Out & About...........................................................18 Nurture, Challenge, Inspire - Exhibition..................20 A Return School Visit From a WW2 Evacuee To Tasmania.............................................22 Elizabeth Street Chapter Reunion...........................24 'Little Grammar 1930-1970' Book Launch..............25 In Memoriam.........................................................26

Editorial Team

Donald Ian Fraser A Grammar Connection From 1897........................26

Pip Manson e: pmanson@lcgs.tas.edu.au

Reunions...............................................................28 A Grammar Get Together For World Teachers’ Day...............................................30

Margo Bastow Marketing and Communications Manager e: mbastow@lcgs.tas.edu.au

Father Son Success...............................................30

Photography - Rob Burnett

2015 Annual Fund.................................................31

Design - Direct Design

Social Calendar 2015 ............................................32

Printing - Foot & Playsted

Beauty and the Beast

From the Headmaster’s Desk

Build your kids’ character, don’t just give them stuff!

Kindness, honesty and integrity these are ways of passing on lifelong values.

Headlines like the one above, which accompanied an article I found in The Age in February this year, really challenge me to consider how we ensure such vital messages are conveyed to our students.

I used the article as a basis for a talk I gave at the launch of the new book, Little Grammar 1930 -1970: our Formative Years to an audience of over ninety ex Grammar Preparatory School students. My aim was to discuss lifelong values and how we form them. The talk drew parallels between the benefits of an early childhood education from a past, perhaps more innocent era and the ways we now address this vital task in the learning programmes of our very youngest learners. These are easy words to think and write but not half as easy to successfully enact. Yet we know that the essential concepts remain the same. Early Learning is a vital time for growth and skills acquisition for expanding and inquisitive minds. Features such as imagination, play,

fun, physical activity, singing, music, nature, and writing speaking and reading still play as much a part as they ever did.

What has changed is the media driven context in which our youngest students now have to seek their place in the world. A quick sample of the recent newspapers tells us about the scourge of radicalisation, drugs in sport, epidemics of violence against women and the drug ice, children held in detention and the local challenges for young people getting a start in work in our regional city.

As contemporary educators it is essential that we help young learners to form strong and enduring values, to develop lasting character traits for them to apply in the way they live their lives. The Age article suggested three essentials of a worthy values education: a sense of value or dignity, a sense of meaning, and a sense of belonging.

These traits are found in great abundance among the various generations of Broadland and Grammar alumni.

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On June 15 this year we celebrate the school's 169th birthday and thus begin the school’s 170th year of unbroken operation.

This is a significant milestone when we look forward to celebrating the life and vitality of our school, of reminding ourselves of the essentials of an education of substance and we make wise plans as we seek to serve the needs of future generations of Grammar people.

Stephen Norris Headmaster

Writer i n residenceChris Haslam

B HOG A r ep o r t Dear Broadland friends, It has been a privilege to have been shown a number of scrap books over the past few months, some of which have been returned after copying and some donated to the Memorabilia Room collection.

There are two albums, where photos and stories have been passed down through the family of Louisa Fitzpatrick, and another compiled whilst at school by Liz Colman (Henderson). These contain recipes, invitations, letters, and newspaper cuttings. Old, musty, moth and rodent riddled pages, but such a joy to hold in your hand.

The discovery of the ‘Broadland House folder’ at the Launceston Library uncovered a collection that Mary Dent (Wilson) had researched and collated whilst working at the library in the 60’s.

The collection of newspaper cuttings, tells the history of Broadland from the earliest report of the Manley family in 1833 on the Patterson Plains property, the Heads of ‘Ladies Schools’ in Launceston to Broadland’s close in 1983. Mary’s personal story of the war years whilst a boarder at Broadland, is also included.

We are certainly indebted to Mary who without the aid of a computer took it upon herself to compile another little piece of Broadland history.

So in this vein I ask you to think about your time at school, we all have a story – and without you ‘STORIES FROM THE PAST’ – memories of Broadland cannot be written. The closing date is the 17th December 2015 and we look to a small publication in 2016.

BENEFACTOR Thank you Mrs Ann Fysh (Sherwin) for your recent contribution towards the Broadland Old Girls Association, significantly boosting our account, helping towards ongoing LCGS School scholarships.

Details of reunion events and Memorabilia Open Days are contained in the Alumni section on the school website and in the LCGS E-Newsletter.

Dona Bradley (Drake) President BHOGA Phone 03 6334 7263 email: kevendona@bigpond.com

An English teacher in both origin and profession, writer in residence Chris Haslam’s sunny smile and positive energy have stimulated students’ literary thinking and output at Grammar.

Here for a month, Chris worked with students in the English Literature class, extension students and a Grade 10 English class who are studying the poetry of World War 1. A prolific writer and publisher of seven books including five volumes of poetry, Chris felt very welcome at Grammar and is impressed by the students’ creativity. He has visited Australia thirty five times, with seven crossings of the Tasman to visit the Norris family- a link from his teaching time at Stowe with Stephen Norris. Discovering more of Tasmania and its literature, not least its colourful spectrum of poets has been a particular joy to him.

He has been much cheered by the warmth of his students’ responses here- a feature that has also applied to his work in the Junior School. Chris has now returned to England to write something new gleaned from his merry sojourn in Launceston.

“For the rest of my Life” – a poem by Chris Haslam

From a new international An old hockey stick, Once destined for an African township, but missing the plane.

So, with Tom’s warm approval, I gave it to Alfie, On February half term day Under English grey cloud.

We’d been playing back-garden football, Alfie in goal, grass scudded on its journey to mud.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2015 Memorabilia Open Days Omagh Broadland Campus - 4 August, 1 September and 3 November Tuesday 11.30am to 2.30pm

I held the stick to him: He paused, reached out his hand For a moment to take it, fixed me with treasure-blue eyes, ‘For the rest of my life?” he asked.

BHOGA Luncheon – Melbourne Branch Saturday, 28 November, Venue to be advised Broadland Annual Service of Holy Communion and Breakfast Thursday, 10 December LCGS Chapel 7.30am

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Co-Captains Converse 2015 Co-Captains Shaye Davies and Harry Fawcett write about each other.

SHAYE

HARRY

Shaye Davies first came to Launceston Church Grammar in 2009, previously attending Star of the Sea primary school in George Town. During Shaye’s time at school, she has participated in many different activities including debating and public speaking, School productions, Senior Vocal Ensemble, netball, soccer and rowing. Shaye was also Design Editor for the 2014 Launcestonian. Shaye’s favourite part of school is her involvement in 1st Girls’ Soccer and the school’s drama department. Some of her favourite memories include winning the State Rock Eisteddfod in 2011, Grade 9 Mt Cameron camp and Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Weeks. However, Shaye’s most valuable experience was travelling to the Western Front in 2013 as part of the Frank Macdonald Memorial Prize. As advised by her History and English teachers, Shaye entered the competition by writing a 1000 word essay about the Anzac Legend. Shaye, alongside five other students from the state, travelled to Belgium and France as part of the competition where they visited many war sites and partook in services. Shaye has had some incredible experiences thanks to Grammar and she feels honoured to spend her last year as co-captain of the school where she can give back to the school that has given her so much.

Harrison Fawcett (Harry) began his time at Launceston Church Grammar School in 2004. He and his family had just made the huge move from Sydney. From Harry’s time at Grammar he has trialled a huge variety of activities including rowing, public speaking and auctioneering just to name a few – but he found his main passion was for the performing arts. He has been involved in most aspects of the drama department for as long as his studies permitted, however took his final year off in Year 12 to focus on his academic passion for science. Having just completed another successful season of production it is with much trepidation that this year will be his last at the school. Grammar has provided many opportunities to spread Harry’s wings, and he was humbled to accept the role of school co-captain to conclude his time at Grammar. Grammar has fostered his approach to leadership, and he takes pride in representing the school in a formal capacity. He enjoys all aspects of school and views his Grammar experiences positively. Grammar has been a momentous part of his life and it will be bitter-sweet for him to say farewell.

By Shaye Davies

By Harry Fawcett

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Pathways to journalism Former Grammar students and now ABC journalists, George Roberts (1998) and Lucy Barbour (2003) share their journeys.

George Roberts I think I'm lucky enough to have one of the best jobs.

Being a journalist allows you to meet presidents, celebrities, to question prime ministers, and witness first-hand major news events. On the downside you also witness grief, devastation and disaster but there's never a dull moment. It has given me experiences I'll never forget.

Last year, I was working long hours on the Indonesian Presidential inauguration and was growing tired. That night, still working, I thought, "Gee I wish I was in bed," and then I realised, "Hang on, you're at the Presidential Palace, with the President, on his first night as leader of the world's fourth largest country. This is cool!"

So how did it happen? Well, becoming a foreign correspondent was a combination of luck, hard work and carefully following the advice of some great mentors. It took me a while to realise it's what I really wanted to do with my life.

At the end of the course a job came up with triple j, doing short arts pieces. The uni was asked to recommend a few students who might be suitable. Somehow I was lucky enough to get it. It paid $100 a fortnight for one story.

To get into journalism most people have to do volunteer or unpaid work so you can build a "show reel" or "portfolio". So I did a segment on Edge radio on the art scene in Hobart and got work experience at WIN TV. On day two at WIN I did a "package", or story, for that night's news.

"Well, we'll have to start paying you if you're getting stories on the news," I was told. I couldn't believe my luck.

After about three months of casual weekend work I was offered one month of full time work at the ABC. I knew this was worth the risk, so took it. One month turned into three, to seven, to ten. I knew I needed to get to the Sydney newsroom to be noticed. I applied for triple j news, because the position was based in the Sydney newsroom, right next to the national ABC editors. Once in Sydney I was able to pitch radio current affairs stories and eventually get some TV stories. The rest, they say is history.

I went on to be Western Sydney reporter and then a political reporter in Canberra, before being offered a six week fill in posting in Jakarta in 2011.

When I was at school I wanted to be a journalist but didn't really think, “a boy from Launceston" could crack the media game, so I enrolled in Arts and Law instead,

It was a baptism of fire. About three asylum seeker boats sank during that time, one left 215 people dead. It was also when the "Bali Boy", an Australian teenager was on trial for buying marijuana.

After flunking some subjects and dropping out of Law (from a combination of immaturity and disinterest) I had a "quarter life crisis" and went into sales, marketing and business development, while still studying marketing and journalism. In my final semester at the University of Tasmania I was allowed into a course that had limited places available: Radio Journalism. I loved it. The course was great because it was hands on. I was hooked.

It was busy but fun and I loved working in Indonesia, so when the job came up six month later I went for it. For nearly three years I've enjoyed the challenge of running an international bureau with more than ten staff, learning a new language and culture and working from the field.

One of my friends who works for a major newspaper says he's never seen journalists work as hard as ABC reporters do now.

George with villagers in Rawagede Java

George with Ban Ki Moon

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There used to be dedicated radio and TV reporters. Instead we now have multiple platforms to file for: radio and TV News, radio and TV current affairs, Online, ABC News 24, local and national radio live crosses, and even twitter. The latter is often the best way to get breaking news across, especially when you're in a situation where you can't get away and record a radio report.

If someone asked me to sum up my job I'd say: there's never a dull moment in journalism. If you're thinking of it as a career, go for it, but be up for a challenge and hard work. You'll have some great stories to tell your friends.

Lucy Barbour

George with David Frost

The pathway to my job as political producer for the 730 programme has included everything from avocado farming, travel writing in Asian jungles and even a stint helping to manage a homeless choir. University, travel and some rather quirky jobs eventually led me to the ABC, where I worked for Andrew Denton on Enough Rope before venturing out on my own into freelance food writing and community radio. My first attempt on air was a rudimentary food podcast that explored topics like sustainable fishing, raw milk cheese and how to make the world’s best cocktail. Ironically, pouring drinks in a bar was what supplemented my income as a self-employed journalist at the time.

One year later, much to my excitement, I was employed by ABC Rural radio. Equipped with a microphone, camera and my brother’s rusty Subaru, I worked across regional Victoria, reporting on everything from bird flu outbreaks to biodynamic wines and even a talking camel (I’m not joking). After 18 months, I was offered the position of rural radio reporter with ABC Canberra. From there, I moved to Parliament House to work as the department’s political reporter and spent my days chasing Barnaby Joyce up and down the corridors. Late last year I was offered the role of political producer for Sabra Lane on 7.30. My first week in the role coincided with the leadership spill motion, so there wasn’t much time to ‘settle in’.

Lucy in radio

Lucy and Jules 7.30

Each day I’m awake by 6am to catch the early headlines, read the newspapers and try to squeeze in a run. By 9am, we’ve pitched a story idea on our daily conference call, and then we start researching, interviewing and writing. A huge amount of work goes into a short television package. Our coverage this year has included the scrapping of major policies like the GP co-payment and university deregulation, as well as a recent exclusive on Australia’s mental health services. Often stories break late in the day and we have to change tack or drop our original piece altogether. If we’re not filing, we’re ‘digging’, uncovering important stories that deserve to be told.

We usually clock off after 7:30pm. Parliamentary sitting weeks are incredibly busy - full of intrigue, whispers and networking. The night we filed a story at 7:29pm was a little unsettling, but working to deadlines has become second nature.

Journalism isn't glamorous. It can be incredibly hard work but storytelling is addictive and I'm loving the journey.

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The Early Learning Centre The joy of learning is very evident in the Early Learning classes at Launceston Church Grammar School.

The sounds of laughter, wonder and joy emanate from our classrooms.

The joy of learning is very evident in the Early Learning classes at Launceston Church Grammar School. The sounds of laughter, wonder and joy emanate from our classrooms.

We currently have four classes of three and four year olds, working with a dynamic staff team, lead by Mrs Susie Bennett. Our core business is to introduce children to life at school in a nurturing, caring and vibrant environment. Our classrooms are located in the historic E. L. Street and Omagh Buildings and they are warm, inviting and stimulating learning spaces.

Thanks to the work of our Facilities Management Committee, these learning areas have been part of an ongoing re-development programme. New toilets, fencing, storage sheds, office, kitchen area and shade sails have been completed during the past two years.

The learning programme is child-centred, play oriented and inspiring. The national Early Years Learning Framework provides the scaffold for our work.

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We have high expectations, particularly in relation to knowing and understanding our children.

section of our School. As a result during 2014 we increased from three to four classes. For 2015 our enrolments are closed and we now have a waiting list.

Working in genuine partnership with our parents is very evident in the Early Learning area and there is a strong sense of community. Establishing quality relationships with our families is of the utmost importance.

One year ago the School became registered as a Child Care Rebate and Benefit provider. This has had a significant impact on the Early Learning

The work undertaken in the Early Years part of our School is critical in providing a strong foundation for our students' future years at Launceston Church Grammar School.

These children will be the School's valedicts of 2029!

Jane King Head of Junior Campus

Susie Bennett

Emily Noden

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Learning Indonesian at Broadland At the Junior Campus, for the first time, we now teach Bahasa Indonesia from Early Learning to Year 6.

Our programme is coordinated by Ibu Umi Quor, who has made a major contribution to the teaching of Indonesian over many years. To support our work in this area we have been very privileged to be one of 16 Schools in Australia to be part of the AustraliaIndonesia BRIDGE Project.

Gallipoli ANZAC Commemoration Last year I entered the Anzac Centenary Competition and was lucky enough to be chosen as one of the seven Tasmanian students to visit Turkey and represent Tasmania at Gallipoli for the Centenary of the landing.

We arrived in Istanbul on the 17th April and spent a wonderful few days visiting famous sites such as Hagia Sofia, the Grand Bazaar and the Topkapi Palace. I was so amazed by the history and beauty of the city and it was fascinating to see such a different way of life.

The project involves teachers from schools in Australia and Indonesia working and learning in partnership together.

During Term One we were very fortunate to have Pak Jakta and Ibu Eti from Yogyakarta stay with our host teachers; Mrs Jude Coombe and Ms Laura Watts for two weeks. The contribution they made to our School was invaluable. Our children enjoyed learning about Indonesian music and dance, making puppets and cooking traditional Indonesian food. We are very excited as later in the year two of our teachers will also visit Indonesia.

We look forward to this being a very special and ongoing connection with the SDN Percobaan 2 School in Yogyakarta in Java, Indonesia.

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After some lovely days in Istanbul we headed to Gallipoli. We visited important military sites such as Plugges Plateau, the Sphinx, John Simpson’s grave, Lone Pine and Shrapnel Valley. We also went to the ruins of Troy and the Cimenlik naval museum. At Anzac Cove I was chosen to lay a wreath which was an incredible honour and one I shall never forget.

The Dawn service was very emotional and thought provoking. It was a humbling experience to be on the shores of Anzac Cove, 100 years after the landing by ANZAC forces and then later beside the pine tree at the Lone Pine Ceremony.

After an emotional week in Gallipoli we travelled back to Istanbul and visited the Blue Mosque, the Artas Bazaar, the Chora Museum, the Suleymaniye Mosque and had a very sad last meal together before we returned home.

An ex-army officer named Colonel David Greilson travelled with us.

He gave us some final advice that I would like to share with you. He told us that if we ever hear anyone saying “let’s go celebrate Anzac Day”, that we should quietly say that celebrate is the wrong word.

We do not celebrate that dreadful war or the ones that followed, we commemorate and quietly reflect on and respect the soldiers sacrifice.

When I first won this competition I was completely unaware of the fantastic experience I would have. I had no way of knowing the close friendships that would form between the Tasmanian group and the Canberra group with whom we travelled. I was not prepared for the intense emotions I would feel at Anzac Cove. Photos can only show so much but actually standing and looking at the steep cliffs the ANZACs were faced with gave me an even deeper respect for the soldiers and a bigger understanding of the tragedy of war. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to go on this trip as I have learnt so much about both the history of Turkey and WW1 and gained so many close friendships that I hope will last me my whole life.

Rachel Gregory

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A Chat with Bruce Fairfax ….Pip Manson had the pleasure of spending time with Bruce Fairfaxa well-respected and inspirational teacher who has been a member of staff for 26 years.

Bruce did not set out to be a teacher. He initially studied Arts/Law at Sydney University but quickly realised I could do more good if I worked with young people than bury myself with law.

out like a beacon of hope in a new world. The magic of this glorious musical had taken hold even before they reached the school and learned that King Arthur was being played by the school captain!

Employed by Headmaster Christopher Strong for whom he had great admiration, Bruce came to Grammar in 1988 as Director of Studies.

During his busy and active time at School, he has also been Acting Head of English, Head of the Senior Campus and Deputy Principal.

Presently he is working with senior students teaching English Literature and supporting students undertaking Student Directed Inquiry.

That same captain Aiden Morrison’s comments about Bruce are revealing… I think Bruce was much more like the composer and in many ways a conductor of my educational experience…and …From what might appear to be a cacophony of conflicting events, activities and agendas going on in the school, Bruce could hear a symphony of education that was challenging, inspiring, and stimulating in the extreme.

Recently awarded life membership to the Tasmanian Debating Union, Bruce has fostered a love of the written and spoken word, not only through his teaching but involvement in the debating and public speaking programmes at school. He has also supported students involved in the Lions Youth of the Year and Model United Nations and other youth leadership programmes. Somehow Bruce also found time to be involved in orienteering, athletics, rowing and netball, as well as directing several musical productions.

As a result of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Bruce has stepped away from leadership roles in the school and is enjoying teaching and an involvement in curriculum planning. His focus has always been on the students of the school.

Two cherished memories: signing up Christopher Strong to be Assistant Director when we were performing Pirates of Penzance….

After a performance of Camelot, when a visiting audience member commented on driving along the East Tamar Highway and seeing the flag flying above the illuminated clock tower and the school standing

He thinks that; what matters is love and commitment to young people and that school is a place for learning what you can be. I love the students and I try to listen to them and find the things that are going to be important in their lives and encourage them to pursue the good …Students understand themselves and the world and wish to contribute …Those of us privileged to be their teachers have an awesome responsibility as we seek to live out our promise to nurture, challenge and inspire those in our care.

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Boarding House Dining The dining room in the Boarding House echoes of the past.

A large brick fire place, honour boards and historical photographs, polished floors, well-worn wooden benches and buffed tables have been witness to a multitude of students across the generations; eating. The importance of food and the quality of the meals served can not be underestimated in students’ minds. Most ex-students recollections of the Boarding House involve food. There have been some horror stories of food and fruit rationing, trying to hide mushy food in pockets to avoid eating it, of learning to ‘like ‘tripe so you could feel full and of competitions seeing who can flick butter patties onto the ceiling.

Today tells a different story.

The Strickland family have been managing the kitchen since 2011.

Maree runs the tuck shop and helps in the kitchen at busy time.

Daughter Danielle is the kitchen hand and there is casual help at nights and during the weekends. But the kitchen domain is Darryl Strickland’s.

Darryl caters for around 65 diners. This includes boarders, Gappies and boarding house staff.

A day in the dining room begins with a continental breakfast with two hot options – perhaps pancakes or baked beans. Hungry boarders are offered a hot meal for lunch and a salad bar. In the evening, diners have the option of two dishes and a vegetarian meal. Students

with special dietary needs are also catered for, whether it is gluten free or celiac free. The International students are looked after for with rice and noodles being offered most nights. Many students come back for seconds.

Darryl’s philosophy is ‘fresh is best’. He ensures meals are well balanced and follows dietary guidelines. Butter chicken, Mongolian lamb or themed Mexican nights are popular with the students.

The boarders are very appreciative.

“They are a fantastic group of students.

I am here because of the kids. If they are happy, I am happy.” He runs an open kitchen so they feel it is theirs. – They are not afraid to ask for extras.

Darryl says the garbage bin is an indicator of what is popular.

Whilst the dining room is etched in history the food served today is appealing and appetising.

And the boarders’ favourite ingredient? Chocolate!

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Design and Technology- 2015 The Design and Technology curriculum has changed dramatically since I attended secondary school in the 1980s.

Once referred to as ‘Manual Arts and Technical Drawing” these courses focused purely on skill accusation, preparing students for a trade future.

The Design and Technology curriculum has changed dramatically since I attended secondary school in the 1980s. Once referred to as ‘Manual Arts and Technical Drawing” these courses focused purely on skill accusation, preparing students for a trade future.

Although the development of practical skills is still a major part of what we teach today, our focus is much broader as we adopt a design based approach to all teaching areas. No longer do classes all undertake the same ‘set’ project, but rather are challenged, through a design brief, to consider and develop solutions of their own. They then manufacture their design and evaluate its effectiveness.

We still have classes which could be making occasional tables, but the difference is that instead of having twenty identical tables students are producing unique pieces which they have designed themselves, to meet their own individual needs; developing not only practical skills and knowledge but also design and problem solving skills which are relevant in such a wide range of professions.

Technology has brought about countless changes to materials, processes and equipment. Computers have impacted greatly in the area of design with a wide range of modelling programs available.

However, the introduction of 3D printers has advanced this even further. Our students are now able to not only virtually model their ideas but can now print their solutions in ABS plastic, enabling them to test and evaluate their designs thoroughly. The technology department now has four 3D printers which have become a key element of our Computer Aided Design and Engineering courses.

to the world of Computer Aided Manufacturing. This machine is already being used in many of our courses including Computer Aided Design, Technology, Craft and Engineering classes.

Recently we added further to our technology programmes with the purchase of a new laser cutter. Once again, driven by computer software, this machine cuts to a tolerance of 0.01 of a mm and is able to cut a wide range of materials from wood, plastics, material, leather, ceramics and glass, enabling our students to be introduced

We are a society of consumers. Everything from our cars, homes and everyday items must be designed, manufactured and maintained.

Design and technology subjects are therefore essential in preparing our children for the future. Whether that be for vocational training in a wide range of professions to developing life skills and leisure pursuits which help us maintain our homes or give us satisfaction and enjoyment. I know the skills and problem solving that this subject develops has helped me in my life and will help prepare our children for the future.

Nick Hansson Head of Technology

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Christmas Camp 2005-2014 – My Journey I feel fortunate to say I have been involved with the Grammar Christmas camp since its inception in December 2005 and have been privileged to oversee and help the camp grow over the past 10 years.

To me Christmas camp is the one activity throughout the year where I can simply enjoy and soak up the camaraderie of the camp and celebrate the wonderful young people, giving of their time so freely to offer another child a weekend of fun and relaxation.

To witness the bond that develops almost instantly is truly amazing and is often life changing for both our Grammar students and their guests. A quote from one of our students said, “I quickly realised my child was not a child with special needs, he was just a child”, captures entirely the feel of our camp. Camp is not about being different or disadvantaged, it is about compassion, caring, equality and love for other people.

It is truly one of the most uplifting and rewarding weekends for all involved. Smiles are everywhere and a feeling of happiness permeates the entire camp weekend.

Of course camp does not happen without a huge amount of planning and preparation and I pride myself on successfully assisting with 10 camps so far. Initially, I came on board to provide administration support to our Pastoral Dean, Allison Bassano who was an inspiration to us all. Allison has such a “can do” attitude and encouraged us all to just give it a go. Every year we Stephen Norris, Allison Bassano, Jenny Conti, Carol Bennett celebrate 10 years of the GCC

continue to tweak certain aspects of camp and continually strive for improvement but on the whole our camp is a very safe and welcoming environment. I have been camp coordinator for the past seven years and have relished the opportunity to be involved but now feel it is time to hand over to someone new to add a fresh perspective to camp. Our Junior Chaplain, Elizabeth Poland is taking over the coordinator role and she will inspire many others to help, I am sure.

I have been blessed to meet amazing families, students and volunteers over the years and have many precious memories that I will treasure. My involvement with camp does not end here as I will continue to assist for many years to come and can’t wait for camp 2015 in December this year.

Carol Bennett

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Glover Glory Former Head of Art Katy Woodroffe and current Art teacher James Walker, both featured as finalists is this year’s prestigious Glover Prize exhibition.

A highly commended Glover finalist, James’ work evolved from his lifelong interest in aircraft and the memories attached to the Tasmanian landscape. As a boy James spent time at Launceston Airport where his father worked for TAA. James would wander over to the planes, sit in the cockpit and imagine flying amongst the clouds. Another strong childhood memory was travelling to Georgetown to visit his grandparents at Low Head. He incorporated both memories into ‘Making Landfall: An Eastern Connection’. The painting depicts a Boeing 727 making landfall above Low Head and tells a story of connecting with places and the memories associated with them. The painting was sold to a former employee of the airline who connected with the piece.

As many readers will know since leaving Grammar and moving to Hobart at the end of 2010, Katy is working full time as an artist. It has been a dramatic and exhilarating change for her and she feels very lucky to have encountered some exciting challenges during these past few years.

Highlights include an international winner’s exhibition “Beholding Beauty” in Rome in 2013 and a solo exhibition at the Saffron Walden Gallery in England last year. She also feels fortunate to have had work in several international art fairs last year in places such as Stockholm, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Battersea, Brussels, Milan, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong - plus some miniprints exhibited in Spain, England and France. She was also awarded a special prize at the Lessedra World Print Annual in Bulgaria.

Working as a sign writer and eventually for Qantas; at 35 James changed career paths and studied for a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts. He worked at Grammar in the Drama and Art department while completing his Bachelor of Education in 2011. Now James concentrates on teaching Art, Audio and Contemporary Music. Painting is restricted to holidays but he finds time to play in a band Electric Boogaloo and is President of the Launceston Blues Club.

She felt honoured to have her work commissioned for the “Dreamlands” survey exhibition at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery at the end of 2013 and for it to then to travel to the New Gallery in Launceston and to the Rosny Barn in Hobart in 2014.

This year she has been busy with an exhibition and presentation at Retrospect Galleries in Byron Bay in March, and a large solo exhibition, “Inheritance”, at the Colville Gallery in April. An invitation to participate in a residency and hold an exhibition, “The Crossing”, at the Art Vault in Mildura in June provides another unexpected adventure for her and husband John.

She loves meeting up with former students and particularly enjoys visiting Poimena to keep in touch with her wonderful art colleagues.

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Grammar is rightly proud of these two talented artists.

Never Bored6 qu est i on s f o r Ad am M ost ogl ( 2 0 0 5 ) t o p on de r Wife Jessi and Adam on the stops of Yarralumla for the Young Australian of the Year presentation

You are currently Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year.

What are your duties?

It’s largely an honorary title more than anything, but it does give me additional opportunities to share my passion and inspire others in the community. I’ve got plenty of speaking opportunities coming up across the year on top of everything else I do, and I look forward to representing the future of Tasmania.

How did your time at Grammar prepare you for your career pathway?

The broad range of experiences just armed me with skills that I constantly draw upon.

I bounce from education to business to marketing to community development, but at the core are a group of skills that I began developing in school that have got me this far.

You have also just completed your teacher training. Why?

In my business, over 1000 students have completed my illuminate nextgen Challenges all across Tasmania, so getting a teaching degree was an important next step. I know so many people who see value in the way that I teach, and now I have the opportunity to go into schools as a teacher and share the same approach with schools, forever changing learning in that community.

You are a strong advocate for innovation and Tasmania in general. Where are we heading?

I really believe that the next step that Tasmania needs to take is within education.

Right now we have a large proportion of young people who are not employed, and that could be because they are not work ready or motivated to enter the workforce. That’s why I am so passionate about teaching innovation and entrepreneurship in schools in Tasmania, because if a young person does not want to or can’t find a job, they can start their own business and see what they can create. We all love the feeling of being our own boss and working in our fields of expertise, so why not actively support young people to do the same?

Does entering politics appeal to you?

It does, but not the toxic side of the debate. I actually believe the community gathered around a central issue with a vision for a better tomorrow can actually achieve far more, which is why I enjoy being active in community groups that are leading the change.

Marriage, a baby due and many work projects on the go. Do you have any spare time?

For those who follow me on Twitter (@adammostogl) you’ll know I commonly use the hashtag #neverbored – because to me there are too many great things to be involved in to not be involved in them. I’ve learned over time to be able to say no, but I’m blessed that my passion is my business and that I’ve got a supportive wife who believes in all that I do and constantly encourages me.

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Out & About

- former students achieving in their chosen fields

James Terry (Class of 2003) - Nuffield Recipient Friends at Grammar always knew James, or ‘Spud’ was connected to the land and his career would be in agriculture. On leaving school, James Terry studied agriculture at Sydney University where he was awarded the EJ Holtsbaum scholarship for agriculture. He graduated with first class honours in 2007.

growing asparagus. In 2014 James was awarded the prestigious Nuffield scholarship to study the economic sustainability of vegetable farming. He is concerned that vegetable farming in Australia is not viable and sustainable for business owners.

“My aim is to assist in ensuring the sustainability of vegetable farming for future generations, to achieve this we need to be able to grow produce After two years in Melbourne, working as an of the highest quality. Finding new growing, agronomist for Elders and playing football with harvest and packing techniques, along with the Casey Scorpions in the VFL James began utilising mechanisation and advancing technology, work with Momack Produce. Momack is a large grower, packer and exporter of asparagus and other could save time and money.” James will visit the Netherlands, USA, China, Mexico, Peru and New vegetables. He is now a director of the company.

James also has a share in a farming partnership Zealand during his studies.

Simon Wood (Class of 1994)

I began my LCGS experience in Kinder, in the Log Cabin at the Mowbray campus, in 1980.

After amalgamation, I spent Grades 2-6 at the Broadland House campus, returning to the Log Cabin for Grade 7. For my entire school life, except for my final year, I was under the magnificent Headmastership of the late Christopher Strong, of whom I have the greatest admiration and fondest memories.

Whilst not really academic, I thoroughly enjoyed the sport and the emphasis on outdoor education that Grammar affords its students. I guess along with many, I still

think of the Grade 7 trip to Maria Island with now have 2 beautiful children, Lucy 7 and Alexander 3, who both attend Broadland the happiest of memories. campus. It’s wonderful taking our children I enjoyed tennis during my school years to my old school and seeing some of my but swimming was my chosen sport and own teachers there, and classmates who are I thoroughly enjoyed putting my all into also doing the school run with their children. it. I remember breakfast in the boarding In November last year I was elected an house of spaghetti on toast, after slogging Alderman of Launceston City Council. out a few kilometres in the Mowbray pool I had previously run for council some with my team mates before the school day 10 years before, and have always been commenced. In my final year I was made vice-captain of the school and vice-captain interested in local government. My main motivation for standing for council is that of swimming.

I am proud of Launceston and proud to On the completion of my time at Grammar be a Launcestonian, and I want to do I moved to Hobart and worked in our family everything I can to see Launceston succeed. business. I dabbled in university, but found I want our children to have the choice and the thrill of making a sale in the shop far opportunities to remain here in the city and more exciting and was far better at selling state we all love. than studying!

I'm thoroughly enjoying my new role as In February 2001 whilst at the Launceston an Alderman. Twenty years in retail has Cup I was introduced by mutual friends provided me with great training and the to my wife Zoe. We were married in April ability to communicate with all people from 2003 at the Grammar Chapel and had all walks of life. the reception in a marquee on the lawn in My time at Grammar has taught me to be front of the pilot station at Low Head. We strong, resilient and to never give up.

Jeremy Kode (Class of 2006) Jeremy recently returned to live in Launceston. After completing Grade 12 at Grammar, he followed a career in hotel management and hospitality; studying at the Swiss Hotel and Hospitality School in Adelaide.

His work in the hospitality industry has taken him to Queensland and Spain, and the last four years in Shanghai, China. Recently he returned home to

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work on the family farm at Longford with his partner Victoria. They are now preparing to open a new business. Geronimo’s Aperitivo Bar and restaurant is in the old Xerox building in Charles Street which is due to open in July.

Alex Frain (Class of 2004) I’ve since started further training in obstetrics and gynaecology and I think I have the best job in the world – taking care of women at all stages of life and helping new people into the world. I hope to use this training to work in disadvantaged communities in the future.

Seeing the hope and joy that surrounds the birth of a child gives me occasion to reflect on what I’m trying to achieve in my work.

Although the effect I can have as one doctor When I left school I had no idea what I may be important for my individual patients, wanted to do, and after a year of teaching and although everyone thinks aid workers English in China and working in outdoor are sexy, I’ve realised that as individuals we education I came around to studying can be much more effective by helping one medicine. I didn’t get a perfect score and person at a time. I’d like to think I can save hadn’t studied any science in Year 12, so I the world, but realistically I can’t achieve did another science degree for a year before much alone – many problems that cause ill I started – there are lots of options for getting health both here and overseas need largeto your goal destination! While studying I scale systemic solutions. Why treat water spent a month in Tarime in Tanzania with borne diseases one by one when you can dig Care for Africa, helping in the clinic and a clean well and prevent them? Because of seeing first-hand the differences between our this, I’ve also been involved in organisations two health care systems and the great work like RESULTS Australia that work to end that Care for Africa does.

extreme poverty. It doesn’t matter what you do for a living, through advocating for effective aid, sound climate change policies and a long term focus for international and environmental policies, there is great scope for us all to make sure we leave a safe and healthy planet for future generations.

Sam Morgan (Class of 2003) Sam Morgan finished his veterinary degree last year, graduating from Melbourne University. Sam was awarded the prestigious Don Kerr Veterinary Student Award, (academic achievement, and exceptional commitment to cattle medicine) given to a final year student who is selected from seven veterinary schools throughout Australia. The first Tasmanian to receive this award, Sam will be presented with the accolade in May at the AVA Pan Pacific Conference in Brisbane.

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After taking a gap year and working in the Northern Territory as a jackaroo and a cattle feedlot in NSW, Sam studied for an Environmental Science degree at the University of Tasmania. He then completed his honours year. Sam undertook a post graduate Doctor of Veterinary Science, where he graduated with a distinction average. He is currently living in Underwood and practising at the Scottsdale Veterinary Clinic in Tasmania.

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A photographic exhibition that acknowledged Launceston Grammar community members who were recognised as making valuable contributions to the School.

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Christopher ‘Gus’ Green OAM

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A return school visit from a W W2 Evacuee to Tasmania In February, 72 years after he left, Mr Neil Wimberley returned to the school which provided him with so many fond memories.

almost as good as fish and chips) …

The only difference in sport was Australian Rules instead of Rugger …The School war cry was a new experience which I hadn’t met before. I can still remember it.

Neil’s memories of school during his visit focussed on the Boarding House- his home during term, his lessons, friends (he was in the same year as Peter Sculthorpe and preparations for war.

Stephen Norris, Neil Wimberley, Sarah Wimberley, Amanda Crooks

Mr Wimberley, accompanied by his daughter Sarah, enjoyed the tour of the school with Headmaster Stephen Norris and Development and Alumni Officer Manager Amanda Crooks.

Neil was twelve and a half when he and his sister arrived in Tasmania to be looked after by the Cameron family. After some time at the farm to settle in to life in Australia, he began school as a Grade 8 boarder.

I went to Grammar in January 1941, aged just 13. School seemed very similar to what I was used, and had expected, as were living arrangements, discipline and food (except for saveloys which I hadn’t met before, and hated, but I took to mutton birds,

I can recall digging air raid trenches along the hedge of the Headmaster’s House (which were always full of water) of younger masters and older boys enlisting, and a great interest being taken in the cadet corps (especially when we were issued with modern informs, instead of the previous Boer War kit, and Bren and Owen guns replaced the First World War Hotchkiss machine guns).

Staying at Grammar for three years until the end of Grade 10 in 1943 and aged 16, his father (against Neil’s wishes) arranged for him to attend Geelong Grammar. He then enlisted in the British Army and returned to the UK in January 1945. An incident filled return trip eventually saw him reunited with his parents before he commenced training. Neil continued in the army as an officer and after the war in the Pacific had finished, served in many parts of the world. After 22 years he settled in Scotland. Many of his family members have since visited Tasmania.

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There is no doubt in my mind that spending my teen age years in Australia had a great effect on my life, and I have much to thank Tasmania, and Tasmanians, for all the friendship and help I received at what could otherwise have been a traumatic experience; I wouldn’t have missed it for anything. As my family know I look at it as my second home.

Following a tour of the Boarding House, Neil and Sarah enjoyed an afternoon tea with Boys Boarding Captain, Tristan Jamson, Vice-Captain Kayden Hine and Boarding House Master Terry Sheehan. While entertaining the students with some fascinating memories of his time at Grammar, he also enjoyed hearing about life as a boarder today.

Stephen Norris presented Neil with an Elizabeth Street Chapter tie and a package of relevant publications at the end of the visit.

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Elizabeth Street Chapter Reunion An Easter service, a tour of the campus and a lunch with old friends on a warm autumnal day was the programme for 96 former students who had left school for over 50 years. After chapel and a group photo, the members of the Elizabeth Street chapter enjoyed a fine lunch. A display of memorabilia in the Marriott Room which included the original Savigny bat caught the interest of many of those present. Both the Headmaster and Chairman of the Board spoke and presentation of ties were made. Memories of school were captured on video. (*To access please see QR code on this page).

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Book Launch The launch of the book Little Grammar 1930-1970 was held in February at the old school site in High Street. The book, written by Paul A C Richards AM, tells the story of the Grammar Preparatory School. Research for the book was undertaken by Christopher 'Gus' Green OAM and David Taylor. The Headmaster, who brought a collection of marbles, spoke to an appreciative audience. The Hon. Ewan Crawford AC gave a highly entertaining speech to launch the book. Leather bound and hard cover books have already sold but copies in soft cover are available from the School for $25.00.

To view a video montage of images from the book, access the *QR Code on this page.

Left to Right: Alan Beecroft 1961 Robert McLean 1961 John Kitto 1962 Geoffrey Pask 1961 Paul Richards 1963 Tim Whyte 1961 Peter Clemons 1958

“I would like to pose an important question to you….Have you lost your marbles or have you kept your marbles and do you have any marbles?

Indeed did you remember to bring your marbles today? “

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The Hon. Ewan Crawford AC launching the book

In Memoriam Chisholm, Anthony Hugh

Class of 1965

Dunstan, Brian John

Class of 1952

Eckert (Cole), Elizabeth Ann

Class of 1974

Fletcher, Richard Weld

Class of 1959

Fraser, Donald Ian

Class of 1932

D ONA LD I AN FRASER A G RA MM AR C ONNE CTI ON FROM 1897

T H E L A S T O F T H E OR IG I NA L E LIZ A B ET H S T REE T C H A P TER

Freeman, Ronald (Ron) Leslie Class of 1949 Freitag (Bridley), Helen Arndel Class of 1954 Gibbs (Phillips), Vera Havergil Class of 1938 Gollan, John L

Class of 1959

Hind (Burns), Jennifer Clare

Class of 1956

James, Elizabeth Helen Taylor

Class of 1956

Jones (Field), Barbara Elaine

Class of 1952

Kaminda (Coltheart), Lynette Jean

Class of 1976

Lillico, John Alexander

Class of 1946

MacKinnon, Donald Michael

Class of 1961

Matthews (Baker), Patricia June Class of 1943 Nobes (Young), Shon

Class of 1946

Platt, James Campbell

Class of 1954

Poxon, Richard John

Class of 1955

Richardson, Brian

Class of 1949

Richardson, Max Arthur

Class of 1953

Robinson (Cooper), Constance (Connie)

Class of 1937

Robinson (Lillico), Mary Frances Class of 1940 Sculthorpe, Peter Joshua

Class of 1945

Smith, Edward George

Class of 1996

Sutton, David Bligh

Class of 1952

Viney, Linda Louise

Class of 1958

Von Stieglitz, Charles David Henry

Class of 1943

Wood (Prowse), Bronwyn

Class of 1952

Lovell, Robert

Class of 1952

Rosemary Harris - Former matron of the School during the 1970s and 1980s Whilst the School makes every effort to make itself aware of the deaths of past students, it sometimes happens that information is incorrect.

It is appreciated when advice is received on the passing of former students so they can be remembered.

The School regrets any distress such an omission may bring to families and loved ones.

BORN March 12, 1915, the third child of Hugh and May (Irvine) Hugh taught at Grammar from 1897 into the early 1950s, latterly as a maths tutor to “the leading boys in Leaving mathematical subjects”. He was Acting Headmaster in 1928. Fraser House was named in his honour.

ATTENDED Grammar 1923 – 1931. Captain of Wilkinson House 1930/31, Prefect 1931. He was the last member of the original Elizabeth Street Chapter.

WORK He left school a week after his 16th birthday working at The Vacuum Oil Company, the Alexander Patent Racket Company, P. O. Fysh & Co, and Electrolytic page 26

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Launceston Grammar Prefects 1931 The Gang – after school at Punchbowl (1925) L-R – G Knight, Tommy Fraser, Jack Cuff, Harley Smith, John Gunn, Geoff Smith, Don Fraser … all still well-dressed in their school uniforms!!

Father Hugh (1864 - 1957) with Don and Tommy in Grammar uniform at Inverell (25 High St) 1923

Don (aged 2 yrs), sister Alison and brother Hugh Jr (Tommy) 1917 Above top: Learning the game – grandfather Fred Butterworth, Ian, Don (Approx 1954)

REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE FROM A SIMPLER TIME (extracts from the eulogy given by his son Ian)

Three generations of Frasers - Donald, Ian and David

Zinc at Rosebery while studying, then as an accountant with Nestle in NSW before enlisting in the RAAF. THE WAR YEARS He flew “ferry missions” via Gibraltar to Malta, then, based on Malta, torpedo bombers before being shot down in March 1943. He spent the remainder of the war as a PoW in Stalag Luft III, playing a minor role in what became known as “The Great Escape” and taking part in The Long March in January 1945.

After the war, he was appointed Company Secretary of the new Burnie Australian Titanium Products plant where he remained, becoming Managing Director in 1967, until his retirement in 1975.

FAMILY He and Joan lived on the North West coast with children Ian (Grammar, 1959 – 67 and teacher 1988 – 2009) and Sue. Ian’s children, Jenni, Robyn and David attended Grammar between 1988 and 1996.

In 2012 Don returned to Launceston where he re-lived fond memories of growing up on High St and Windmill Hill wandering the paddocks of Newstead with Cuffs and Smiths and Gunns and Gees and Greens.

DIED March 14, 2015 aged 100 years … and 2 days

“Dad was a very simple man - as in uncomplicated – there was certainly nothing simple-minded about him. Perhaps shaped by his depression upbringing and years as a Prisoner of War, he had simple tastes, he enjoyed simple pleasures, and always looked for the simplest way to do things.

The simple tastes?

- food!!! - fruit, chocolate, potatoes, chops…more chocolate - money! He lived by the motto, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be” - waste nothing – never throw anything away because it can always be used again And his simple pleasures?

- the outdoors – gardening and sport and simply walking - sitting quietly, reading or listening to music puffing away at his pipe - people of all sorts and from all backgrounds He hated fuss, except if an attractive female was doing the fussing, and he never swore, unless you count “Bloody oxalis” or “Blessed matches” when he couldn’t light his pipe.

He was an ordinary man who lived an extraordinary life for an extraordinary 100 years. As such, he has lessons for us all - his capacity - to take things in his stride - to never dwell on past problems but always look forward to better, happier times - to treat people, even sometimes difficult people, with respect and grace and humour, - and to deal with life’s struggles in the same way.

And for allowing us to see the goodness and brightness and joy that he brought into the lives of others – those who knew him hardly at all as well as close family - just by simply being himself.” page 27

BHOGA Communion Breakfast

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60 year reunion

Melbourne Reunion

Lyttleton Steet Chapter

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Class of 2004 - 10 Year Reunion

Class of 2009 - 5 year reunion

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A Grammar get together for World Teachers’ Day On World Teachers' Day, Friday October 31st, morning teas were held at 16 places around Launceston, in aid of Care for Africa and the Christopher Strong Education Trust, which has been set up to train teachers for Tarime, in Tanzania, where there are a great many pupils and a serious shortage of teachers.

Jon and Margie Hosford have done a great deal of work promoting and arranging functions for this cause.

A morning tea with many Grammar teachers who knew Christopher was held at Sara Strong's home, with eight people attending. Those who came were Barb Davies, Lib Cowan, Jon and Margie Hosford, Di Loone, Pip Manson, Joy Spence, Allison Bassano and Sara Strong.

People shared their memories of Christopher when he was headmaster, many of which were of the end-of-year staff party after the final term had come to an end and all the students had gone home. For these staff parties Graham Leo used to write a scripted play and members of staff would take part. They were usually very funny plays; Graham Leo would read the directions and the staff members would act according to his direction.

Sara Strong with Allison Bassano

In one play, Christopher was the handsome prince and Libby Cowan and Karen Pitt were two fair maidens. An evil character had tied the fair maidens together and was coming back to deal with them but

the handsome prince, Christopher, arrived to set them free. The evil man had tied them very tightly so that the handsome prince was having great difficulty in untying them. So he said to them "Squeeze together, girls to make some slack", upon which they both went into such paroxysms of uncontrollable laughter that they were incapable of squeezing together and the handsome prince couldn't untie them!

Other memories were the time the Grade 12 prefects came to a final day morning tea at the headmaster's house, which was then (1993) in the Grammar campus. The prefects presented Christopher with a pair of Mr Strong boxer shorts; he went away and returned wearing them and modelling them for those who had brought the gift.

The morning tea was a happy occasion with those present interacting warmly with each other and relating their stories of Christopher and their teaching experiences at Grammar.

Jon Hosford, Joy Spence, Di Loone, Sara Strong, Allison Bassano, Lib Cowan, Pip Manson, Barb Davies

People were very generous and $320 was raised for the Christopher Strong Education Trust.

Sara Strong

Father Son Success Grammar pool manager Terry Smith, with a handicap of four, loves his golf. He has passed this passion on to his son Sam (2012) who plays off scratch. Together they make a formidable team and have experienced success for the last two years in the Australian Father/Son Championships

Sam has taken his passion for the sport to a new level and has recently become a trainee golf professional at Cheltenham Golf Course in Victoria. The three year traineeship means Sam is playing, helping, working in the pro shop and learning about all aspects of the game.

Terry and Sam have played together since Sam took up the sport five years ago. He then played off a handicap of 36. Now when they play, Sam usually wins but it is always a spirited and competitive game.

Last year as their prize for winning the 2013 title, Terry and Sam played in the South African father and son tournament. This year as their prize they go to Spain to compete in the European Father and Son Championships.

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2015 Annual Fund Doing, thinking, feeling, being In 2015, Grammar asks members of its community to enable students to do, think, feel and be by partnering with the School as it continues its investment in scholarships and improvements to its physical environment.

Your gift to assist us in improving our physical environment will provide students the opportunity to grow their knowledge and capabilities in an appropriate and flexible environment that reflects a tailored and best-practice approach to teaching.

Our School considers all aspects of the student’s development, but we need support from those closest to us to deliver the best possible social and learning environment.

Your support for our Scholarships Programme enables us to acknowledge and reward students with academic ability and talents in co-curricular areas. It also provides opportunity for those whose circumstances might otherwise prevent them from enjoying the benefits of a Grammar education.

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S ocial Calendar 2015 December

August Tuesday 4 August

Broadland Memorabilia Room Open Day 9.30am – 2.30pm

Wednesday 2 December

Kinder Nativity Play

Sunday 6 December

School Carol Service 7.30pm

Thursday 6 August

Canberra Reunion

Monday 7 December Junior Campus Carol Evening 5.30pm

September Tuesday 1 September Broadland Memorabilia Room Open Day 9.30am – 2.30pm

Tuesday 8 December Junior Campus Presentation and Graduation Evening Wednesday 9 December Senior Campus Presentation and Graduation Evening

Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 September

Grade 6 Production Matinee

Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September

Thursday 10 December BHOGA Annual Service of Holy Communion and Breakfast

Grade 6 Production 7.30pm

Friday 18 December

5 Year Reunion Class of 2010

Saturday 19 September

Grammar Spring Fair

Saturday 19 December

10 Year Reunion Class of 2005

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Brisbane Reunion

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Sydney Reunion

October

November Tuesday 3 November Broadland Memorabilia Room Open Day 9.30am – 2.30pm Wednesday 11 November Remembrance Day Service Friday 20 November Melbourne Reunion Luncheon Saturday 28 November Melbourne Broadland Reunion

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