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Supporter Groups: Parents, Old Boys and Past Mothers
Parents and Friends’ Association Inc. (P&F)
The P&F is a very supportive group that works hard to provide the “extra amenities” which may be difficult to fund in the Board of Trustees’ overall budget. Many amenities for the School have been provided by the P&F Association over the years. The P&F organises many enjoyable social functions, including the annual Art Show.
The P&F has various sub-committee groups including:
» Basketball Supporters’ Group » Boarder Parents’ Support Group » Cricket Supporters’ Group » Football Supporters’ Group » Junior School Supporters’ Group » Rugby Supporters’ Group » Supporters of the Arts (SOTA) » Volleyball Supporters’ Group
Functions for Parents
Throughout the year various functions are organised to encourage parents to take part in the School’s life. These include:
» Drinks on the lawn (a welcome function for parents) » House family evenings » Supporter Group functions » Toowoomba Grammar Art Show » P&F functions
The TGSOBA is very active, with groups of Old Boys meeting in Toowoomba, Brisbane, Townsville, Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin and in many other places from time to time. Currently each boy leaving the School joins the Old Boys’ Association as a Life Member. As he becomes more settled and successful in his career, marries and has a family he may be in a position to support the School by sending his sons to TGS or in other ways. There are many outstanding examples of Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys in a wide variety of occupations – in universities, in the defence forces, in cities all over the world and in rural areas; in professions, industries and trades and in the sporting and cultural arenas. Toowoomba Grammar School Old Boys are well represented and continue to uphold the traditions of the School.
The TGSOBA conducts 10-year reunions for Old Boys on the Grammar/Downlands weekend each year and all Old Boys are invited and encouraged to attend.
Past Mothers’ Group
The Past Mothers’ Group provides the opportunity for mothers whose sons have left Toowoomba Grammar School to continue their connection with the School. The group meets four times a year, in February, May, September and November.
New members are always welcome. A small membership fee of $10.00 applies to cover administration costs as well as providing funds for Speech Day prizes and other items for the School.
