The Grammarian 2024

The GRAMMARIAN MAGAZINE OF TOWNSVILLE GRAMMAR SCHOOL | VOLUME 28, 2024

AVENUE OF TREES - FOUNDERS’ DAY

For the second consecutive year, our School Captains planted a tree in our Avenue of Trees, which was established in 2023 for the School’s 135th anniversary inside the historic War Memorial Gates on Paxton Street. It is our intention, that by the 150th anniversary in 2038, this area will form an avenue of 15 trees (Tuckeroos - Cupaniopsis anacardioides) leading to the ovals, each with a plaque featuring the names of the School Captains of the year of planting.

For 136 years, Townsville Grammar School has been proudly serving our communities, providing an exceptional education and boarding program. We continue to remember our founders and acknowledge their vision and commitment to establishing this great School, of which we are the current custodians.

Pictured: School Captains, Yasmin Eaton and Christian de Jersey plant a tree in the Avenue of Trees to mark Founders’ Day 2024.

Cover photograph by Tony Cameron

PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME

I write this message following our 2024 TGS Reunion event which was held for the first time in our newly restored School House.

This was the most well attended Reunion in my time as Principal, and certainly since COVID. This year’s Reunion welcomed back alumni from graduating years ending in 4, and we were delighted to open the doors once again to Past Grammarians from as far back as 1964, celebrating their 60th anniversary.

The Reunion was a wonderful event, where we also showcased the newly installed TGS Museum on the top floor of School House which already features some wonderful displays. I am highlighting this event as it signalled to me the enthusiasm that exists within our alumni to re-engage with the School. In the days leading to the Reunion, and in the days following, we welcomed many Past Grammarians who wanted to take a wander around the School, spend some time in the Museum, and, in some cases, donate items of memorabilia.

This year we have celebrated some impressive highs with our Past Grammarians, from Steph Kershaw’s (12/2012) Olympic success with the Hockeyroos, through to Wade Forster’s (12/2015) crowning as the winner of the 2024 Star Maker Award in Tamworth. We were also honoured to welcome back Colonel Siale Diro DMS OBE (12/1984) who is the Defence Adviser for the High Commission of Papua New Guinea. Colonel Diro was our guest speaker for our National Boarding Week Assembly.

As our Museum continues to grow, we hope that the word spreads that our School is always open to Past Grammarians.

Our School Archivist, and former Head of Boarding, Chris Wilson, has been working diligently for almost two years collating and sorting our massive stores of archives. He is preparing the Museum as a place for our School community to visit and engage with the history and stories of our School.

More information about our Museum is included in this publication.

More broadly, our School has experienced another dynamic and positive year as a community. This publication will highlight only some of the wonderful occasions and achievements within our community and I encourage you to follow us on our social channels so that you can keep up to date with our latest news and share in our celebrations.

We once again invited a Past Grammarian as guest speaker at our annual Cum Laude Awards Ceremonies for Years 5-12, held at the North Ward Campus. We welcomed Ms Yvette Griggs from the class of 2003 who spoke of her time at the School and her career journey to date. Ms Griggs is currently the Project Technical Manager at Alstom and has enjoyed a career in engineering, particularly in the field of railways and train networks. Ms Griggs spoke about the decisions she made throughout her career in terms of choosing roles that best utilised her skill set, as well as matching her personal values.

At our most recent Staff Professional Development Day, I took the opportunity to address our teaching staff with a focus on what teaching and learning will look like in the years ahead. The educational landscape in which we operate is currently experiencing significant transformation. This can be seen in the demographic trends of new generations; the challenges of attracting and retaining younger staff amidst an ageing of the profession; technological transformations; curriculum progression;

social changes; global influences; customer expectations; and a transition to a new world of work.

Each of these will have an impact on the strategic and operational planning of schools, and subsequently, the learning that occurs in them. In my attempt to look at these broad topics, I focused specifically on four factors that will influence the learning of students over the next decade – technology, the personalisation and customisation of education, mental health and wellbeing, and a consumer approach to education that is increasingly transactional.

These are macro issues that affect the wider educational landscape and we are currently working through what these mean to us at TGS, whilst keeping true to our School values and purpose of delivering a broad and liberal education.

Education should develop in students strong and transferable intellectual and practical capabilities such as communication, analytical, reflective and problem-solving skills, an ability to apply their knowledge in real-world settings, as well as a sense of social responsibility.

This is the aim that any change the School makes should be seeking to achieve, and it is the responsibility of each of us to provide the culture, structures and opportunities for the community to achieve this.

After 136 years of providing a Grammar education to the families of North and North-West Queensland and further afield, I am assured that our School will continue to evolve, adapt and pivot to meet our changing world and continue to deliver an exceptional student experience with leading academic outcomes and a TGS alumni network for life.

I trust this edition of The Grammarian Magazine will show you the level of engagement we are enjoying with our community and will encourage you to join in, where possible, to reconnect with your School. I encourage you to visit, have a look at our impressive and growing Museum, and share some fond memories.

Bonus Intra Melior Exi TIMOTHY KELLY PRINCIPAL

Ultimately, the School aims to produce fine young people who are ready and willing to contribute to the world around them in whatever shape or form that may be.

Whilst navigating changes to the educational landscape, the education offered must remain true to this: educational programs must seek to be transformational, to develop a depth and strength of character through lived values and to guide students to live life with a sense of humility and service so they can make their world, and the world around them, better for their presence.

Bonus Intra Melior Exi

STAFF NEWS

We received notice that four of our long-standing staff members are moving on to new chapters, each of them having worked at Townsville Grammar School for almost thirty years. Kristell Scott, our Director of Enrolments, Carolyn Moores, our Director Curriculum, Michael Moores, Head of Faculty - Mathematics, and Mario Melchiori, Mathematics Teacher, will finish their careers at TGS at the end of 2024 and we wish them every happiness in the next stage of their lives.

CAROLYN & MICHAEL MOORES

Carolyn and Michael have a very long history with Townsville Grammar School. Carolyn herself was a Grammar student, and she and Michael are parents to three children who attended the School from Prep to Year 12.

Carolyn’s journey with the School over 29 years has involved being a teacher, Head of Faculty – Science, and, from 2020, the Director of Curriculum. During her time as Director of Curriculum and member of the Senior Management team, Carolyn has also been the IB Co-ordinator and, at times, has also acted as Head of Faculty – Educational Support, Head of Faculty – Drama, and Careers Advisor. In her role as Director of Curriculum, Carolyn has worked across the School, expertly leading and supporting our staff in the delivery of the curriculum from Prep to Year 12.

Throughout Michael’s 27 years, he has been a teacher, Form teacher, Acting Head of Faculty – Mathematics, and, since 2019, Head of Faculty – Mathematics. Together with their three children, the Moores family has collectively spent almost a hundred years at Grammar.

Throughout their time at Townsville Grammar School, Carolyn and Michael have always demonstrated their love for the School. They have both made a very significant contribution to our School and our wider School community, and we sincerely thank them for their passion, dedication and professionalism which has benefited our students for almost three decades.

We wish them the very best for their relocation to Victoria.

KRISTELL SCOTT

Kristell has been an integral part of our TGS community for 28 years, enrolling an estimated 10,000 students in this time.

In addition to her senior leadership role, she is also our office manager, international student co-ordinator, liaison with the Parents Network, and the Interact Club convenor.

She has been the liaison for the former Black & Gold committee and the Past Grammarians Association, and was also a debating coach and English teacher. Until 2019, Kristell managed both the enrolments and marketing program for the School.

Kristell has been influential across all aspects of the School, from Pre-Prep to Year 12, in boarding and our international student community. Her thoughtful insight and advice has shaped many of our operations and processes and her dedication to our service program through the Interact Club has seen their efforts and contribution go from strength to strength. For many, Kristell has been the face of our School, and she has been a positive influence for thousands of families in their decision to enrol at Townsville Grammar School.

Kristell has an enormous passion for the School and we are indebted to her for her significant contribution that has extended well beyond her position description. We sincerely appreciate Kristell’s significant contribution and wish her the very best in her next chapter.

MARIO MELCHIORI

After nearly 27 years of dedicated teaching in the Mathematics Faculty at Townsville Grammar School, Mario Melchiori has announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. Mario has been a valued and respected member of our teaching team, and we’re pleased to share that he will return next year for some relief teaching.

Reflecting on his time at TGS, Mario expressed appreciation for the strong sense of community, the wonderful colleagues he’s worked alongside, and the privilege of teaching young people, a role that he says has kept him busy and energised throughout his career. We thank Mario for his incredible contribution to our School, for his professionalism and dedication to his students and the Mathematics Faculty.

We wish Mario all the best in his retirement.

Scholars’ Assembly - Class of 2023

ACADEMIC OUTCOMES 2023

We celebrated the academic achievements of our Class of 2023 at our annual Scholars Assembly on Monday, 5 February 2024, welcoming back our students and their family and friends, and announcing our 2023 Academic Awards.

Congratulations

Dux : Saachi Hira Proxime Accessit: Phillipa Dowling

ATAR OUTCOMES 2023 Top ATAR – 99.95 Saachi Hira Median ATAR – 90.6 5.2% received 99+ 26.8% received 95+ 50.5% received 90+ 86.6% received 80+

Two students received 100% for their subjects: Saachi Hira (English) Phillipa Dowling (Physics) Students attaining an ATAR more than 99: Saachi Hira Phillipa Dowling Freya Boggild Sienna Caniato Maher Zulfiquer

IB OUTCOMES 2023

Highest IB scores (highest score possible is 45): Sabeer Nayyar - 43 Evangelos Yiallourides - 42 16.7% received a score of 40+

ACADEMIC AWARDS 2023

Saachi Hira Mary Foley-Elliott Memorial Prize for Dux of the School Phillipa Dowling Laurence Edward Wilkins Prize for Proxime Accessit Freya Boggild Quick Family Prize for Academic Excellence

“This is my favourite assembly of the year. It is our chance to celebrate the hard work and diligence of our students and to wish them well as they embark on their various pathways. It is always evident that working hard and striving for personal best equates to choice when it comes to all post-school options. It is fantastic to see students embarking on a wide range of tertiary courses covering all study areas, indicating that the broad, liberal education provided at TGS prepares our students for increasingly diverse careers paths.

It was fantastic to see and talk to so many students and their parents who expressed their genuine appreciation of their time at TGS. Regardless of their score or the offer, their gratitude for their teachers and the school is just wonderful."

DR CAROLYN MOORES - DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM

Recipients of the 2024 Alan D Morwood Award for academic achievement

DUX & PROXIME ACCESSIT ACADEMIC AWARDS YEARS 6-11 PRESENTED AT THE 135TH ANNUAL SPEECH DAY, 2023 YEAR 11

Alyssa Curtis Naomi Kutash YEAR 10

Harini Ramesh Gemma Morris YEAR 9

Luke Broadfoot Shreeya Ranabhat YEAR 8

Akshaya Mallya Clara Win YEAR 7

Tenille Round Ella Cumming YEAR 6

Anish Srivastava Tien Ern Chan

C.H. Hodges Memorial Prize for Proxime Accessit T.A. Gulliver Memorial Prize for Dux Professor Ian Yang Prize for Proxime Accessit P.F. Rowland Memorial Prize for Dux Yang Family Prize for Proxime Accessit P.F. Rowland Memorial Prize for Dux Parents & Friends Association Prize for Proxime Accessit Past Grammarians’ Association Prize for Dux Ladies Auxiliary Association Prize for Proxime Accessit Past Grammarians’ Association Prize for Dux Parents & Friends Association Prize for Proxime Accessit Ladies Auxiliary Association Prize for Dux

ALAN D MORWOOD AWARDS 2024

The Alan D Morwood Academic Awards were presented at the 2024 Cum Laude Awards Ceremony to Year 12 students who have achieved a Cum Laude Academic Award in each of their six years at Townsville Grammar School (Years 7-12). Congratulations to our 2024 recipients, pictured above. The asterisk * denotes those students how have received a Maxima Cum Laude for Years 7-12.

Yumindi Bandara Kiran Bartlett Amali Burch

Poppy Costello Alyssa Curtis* Jonathan Davis

Maxwell Hanks Grace Harding Nicola Hitchcock

Naomi Kutash* Ruby Lane Anirudh Mallya

Jasmine Musumba* Ashna Sabesan* Asha Patel* Ina Singh Vivienne Roehr

Remembrance Day Service Photograph: Budd Photography

LEST WE FORGET ANZAC SERVICE

Our School community again gathered in the Quad at the North Ward Campus for our 2024 ANZAC service, in front of historic School House, where such ceremonies have been held throughout the School's history.

Thank you to special guest, Wing Commander (WGCDR) Luke Headley, Commanding Officer 27th Squadron, and to our visiting dignitaries and invited guests, flag bearers, Cadets, performers, staff and students who gathered for this occasion where we remembered those who serve, and who have served, in particular the 60 Past Grammarians who lost their lives in service in WWI, WWII and the Vietnam War.

ANZAC MARCH Students from our three campuses were once again proud to march in the Townsville ANZAC parade along The Strand. This year they carried posters featuring the photographs, names and details of the sixty Past Grammarians who lost their lives in service in WWI, WWII and Vietnam.

LEST WE FORGET

SERVICE

We welcomed Mr Ron Degenhart from the Rotary Club of Mundingburra who presented at our Assembly on his recent visit to the Fatumasse School, Timor Leste. Mr Degenhart delivered postcards, written by TGS students, to every student at Fatumasse School, along with a supply of Tetum to English dictionaries. Through the help of the Rotary Club of Mundingburra, our TGS Interact Club has this year become a sponsor school for Fatumasse School, Bazartete, Timor-Leste, creating a Sister School relationship. We are hoping to continue to develop this relationship to the point where we can look at students travelling to our Sister School and developing a long term partnership that sees a genuine hands-on community service opportunities for our students (pictured above).

ANNUAL FOOD APPEAL

Across our three campuses, our families once again donated food items for our annual TGS Food Appeal. We packed the ute with more than 2000 food items which were delivered to Food Relief NQ. The Food Appeal is organised by our Interact Club members.

ZONTA BIRTHING KITS

We warmly welcomed back Beth Snewin from the Zonta Club of Townsville Inc who assisted our Interact students in this year's Zonta Birthing Kits project (pictured right). This year we collated and funded the delivery of 200 birthing kits to Uganda. The students collated the kits over several weeks before they were shipped overseas to help mothers with little or no assistance during child birth.

POSTCARDS OF HONOUR

We welcomed Mr Neville Hines, President of the National Servicemen’s Association of Australian (Qld) Townsville and District Branch to our Assembly at the North Ward Campus. Mr Hines invited students to take part in RSL Queensland Postcards of Honour project. In participating, students decorated and wrote messages of appreciation on cards which were distributed to veterans ahead of ANZAC Day. Mr Hines is a Past Grammarian and was a class-mate of Malcolm McConaghy, who died in service in the Vietnam War. Pictured: Our Defence Captains, Dylan Price and Liam Clements with Mr Neville Hines, Deputy Principal, Mr Connor Barrett and Defence School Mentor, Mrs Mary Gunn.

National Boarding Week 2024

BOARDING

As is tradition, our boarders gathered for a photo to mark National Boarding Week on the stairs of the iconic School House - the first boarding dormitory and classroom of the School, built in 1888, pictured above.

We were fortunate to welcome back Past Grammarian boarder, Colonel Siale Diro (12/1984) to address our Assembly for National Boarding Week.

Colonel Siale Diro DMS OBE is from Rigo District in the Central Province of Papua New Guinea and is currently based in Canberra as the Defence Adviser for the High Commission of Papua New Guinea. Colonel Diro graduated from the Royal Military College of Australia in 1992, and has served extensively in operational, training and staff appointments. His achievements include: Awarded PNG Chief of Defence Force Commendations in 2004 for performance on RAMSI, 2013 for writing the PNG Defence White Paper, and 2015 for recovering PNGDF Missing in Action remains on Bougainville.

Awarded the Distinguished Military Service Medal in 2011 Awarded the Order of the British Empire for his services to the PNGDF in 2017 Colonel Diro spoke beautifully about his time at TGS and in boarding, describing and comparing life in the 1980s, and parting with some wise pieces of advice for living a good and fulfilling life.

"What you think is what you become."

"Respect and character are what matters."

ICPA STATE CONFERENCE Our School hosted the 2024 ICPA State Conference Dinner under the lights of the tree in the Quad, welcoming more than 300 guests. The tree was wrapped in fairly lights this year as a project of the TGS Parent Network (pictured right).

Champions - Open Girls NQ All Schools Touch Championships

2023 Junior School Sports Tour to the Gold Coast

SPORT

NEW DIRECTOR OF SPORT & ACTIVITIES

We have welcomed Mr David Enfantie this year as Director of Sport & Activities and also Director of Rugby. David comes to TGS following ten years at Toowoomba Grammar School as coach of the 1st XV, and prior to that he was coach of the Premier Colts at UQ.

SOFTBALL

Thank you to Julia Fulton (12/2024) who donated this signed softball from the U18 Australian Softball Oceania Championships 2023 (pictured below right). This sits proudly in our Co-Curricular Office along with other memorabilia from our TGS sporting legends.

CLUB SPORT

Club Sport continued in force in 2024, with four teams in Rugby, Netball, Rowing and Touch Football. Three Rugby@Home games were scheduled at the North Ward Campus this year. Our U17 and U10 teams both made the finals series. The U17s were eliminated in the minor semifinal but can be very proud of their season.

Our Club Netball teams ended the year with success with Grammar 3 and Grammar 4 taking out the Grand Final.

Grammar 12 made it to the Grand Final, but narrowly missed the win by one point.

Our two 1st VIII crews battled it out in the Head of the River Regatta, with both placing second in what was the culmination of a fantastic year on the water. A team of 19 TGS rowers travelled to Wyaralong Dam for the 2024 Qld Schools State Rowing Championships, hosted by Rowing Queensland with more than 50 schools, and 200 races.

2023 Junior School Sports Tour to the Gold Coast

CLUB TOUCH CHAMPIONS

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORTS TOUR

The Under 18 Mixed Touch Football Team put on a commendable performance at this year’s Queensland All Schools Carnival, showcasing determination and skill against some tough competition. Competing against approximately 80 teams, our team finished in 17th place, narrowly missing out on the finals by just one ladder position

FENCING

Our girls were the winners of the Open Girls at the NQ All Schools Touch Championships in August, to mark the beginning of what promises to be an excellent season for the Black and Gold.

RUGBY 7S

TGS had a strong showing in the annual TDRU Festival of Rugby 7s, entering 16 teams (boys and girls) from Under 8 to Under 18.

Performances of note were the Under 16 Boys, Under 16 Girls, and Under 18 Boys who all finished fourth in their respective competitions.

Our Junior School tourists travelled to Cairns for the 2024 Junior School Sports Tour, playing netball and rugby against St Andrew’s Catholic College and Trinity Anglican School finishing the tour undefeated.

Our fencing program, which started in 2018, has been extremely popular and is now offered at all three campuses, thanks to Mr Peter Millios of the North Queensland Fencing Academy (NQFA). Congratulations to our 2024 fencing champions and to all fencers on a fantastic season for the Black and Gold.

70TH ANNUAL MCKIMMIN MILE

The 70th annual McKimmin Mile was run on Friday, 2 August 2024, starting on the Bill Muller Oval, in memory of Past Grammarian, Alan McKimmin who died in 1945, aged 17.

PERFORMING ARTS MUSIC

In 2024, the Music program expanded to include two Taiko Drumming groups, an additional string group, Vivo Strings, and an auditioned based extension choir, Cadenza Chorale. These groups have sparked great enthusiasm among students, adding fresh creativity and energy to our performances.

Students have been engaged in a full program of School-based performances, community performances, workshops and competitions including another highly successful Townsville Eisteddfod season and the Australian Concert and Vocal Competition (ACVC). In Term 3, our Choral Ensembles had the opportunity to perform in the Grammar Sings Concert at St James Cathedral, followed by the annual Instrumental Showcase Concert held at the School, for both Junior and Senior groups.

THEATRE & DANCE

Students in Years 4-6 had the opportunity to participate in the School’s inaugural Junior School Production, Alice’s Magical Adventure, and students in Years 7-9 were involved in the Middle School Production of Mythical Mosaics: Tales of Ancient Greece. Students in Years 10-12 auditioned for the 2025 Senior School Production of SpongeBob SquarePants The Musical to be held at the Townsville Civic Theatre.

Other opportunities for students in Theatre Club included The Scene Project, through Queensland Theatre, where they were challenged to create their own unique 15-minute version of the play, Flowers in Antarctica by Wendy Mocke.

Our senior dance students participated in a contemporary dance workshop delivered by Dancenorth Australia. The Australian Ballet also visited the School to perform, From the Gadhu, and delivered a choreography workshop.

CO-CURRICULAR ENSEMBLES

In 2024, the School was proud to provide students an extensive, and growing, range of instrumental, vocal, theatre and dance ensembles and performance opportunities: Dance

Grammar Black Grammar Blue and Grammar Gold (auditioned groups) Junior School Dance Troupe Choral Music

Cadenza Chorale Grammar Singers Lezom Boys Vocal Ensemble Mezzo Choir Senior Girls Vocal Ensemble Junior School Majors Choir and Junior School Minors Choir Instrumental Music

Big Band, Brass Ensemble, Celtic Strings Symphony Orchestra, Guitar Orchestra, Maggiore Strings Recorder Ensemble, Taiko Drumming, Wind Orchestra Woodwind Ensemble, Vivo Strings Junior School Band, Junior School Year 3 Strings Junior School Andante Strings, Junior Flute Ensemble Junior School Guitar Ensemble, Junior Recorder Ensemble Junior School Percussion Ensemble Theatre

Theatre Club The Scene Project Eisteddfod Groups Middle School Production and Junior School Production

Grammar Sings Concert at St James Cathedral

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRODUCTION - MYTHIC MOSAICS

This year’s Middle School Production, Mythic Mosaics: Tales from Ancient Greece, was a tremendous success with more than 400 people witnessing our Middle School students bring these ancient tales to life across three performances.

This production was a unique collaborative effort, written, choreographed, and directed by our talented Senior School students, showcasing their remarkable leadership and creativity.

With more than 100 students involved, the energy and enthusiasm throughout the preparation and performances was palpable.

The excitement and pride that the students felt after the closing night were truly incredible, a testament to their hard work and dedication.

The collective efforts of everyone involved made Mythic Mosaics: Tales from Ancient Greece an unforgettable experience for both the students involved and the audience.

JUNIOR SCHOOL PRODUCTION - ALICE’S MAGICAL ADVENTURE

Our Junior School staged their inaugural Production at the North Ward Campus - Alice’s Magical Adventure. The production was staged over three performances, and featured captivating performances from more than one hundred students in Years 4 to 6 from both North Shore and Annandale campuses. Our Performing Arts program now offers three major theatrical opportunities for students from Years 4-12 with the Junior School Production, Middle School Production, and Senior School Production.

JUNIOR SCHOOL BRICKMAN CITIES CHALLENGE

Year 4 students were selected as the winning team of the Imagining Townsville Brickman Cities: Build the Future Schools Challenge.

The challenge required students to work in teams to confront a problem that young people face in Townsville and design a new building or public space to help solve the problem. Year 4 classes at both Annandale and North Shore entered the competition, with our North Shore team placing third.

As the winning team, the students won an exclusive class visit to the LEGO® Brickman Cities exhibition at the Queensland Museum Tropics, where they met Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught known for his role in the TV series, Lego Masters. Ryan 'Brickman' spent time with the class touring the exhibition - a fantastic opportunity and experience.

100 DAYS OF PREP Our Junior School campus communities celebrated 100 days of Prep and 100 days of learning on Thursday, 25 July.

Students came to to School dressed as 100year olds and engaged in 100-themed games and activities to celebrate this learning milestone.

MELIOR EXI

The Melior Exi is a year-long program of personal development for students in Year 6. Students undertake physical challenges, community service, and are tasked with learning new skill and presenting this to their peers at the completion of the program.

In 2024, Year 6 students from both Junior School campuses embarked on the program. Physical challenges included mountain biking and hiking Castle Hill, and the community service component involved cleaning up local neighborhoods and hosting guests from the Good Shepherd Aged Care Home.

Students were also tasked with learning a new skill throughout the year under the guidance of a mentor (teacher or member of staff). In Term 4, the students presented their learnings of their new skill to their peers.

New skills included music composition, coding, cooking, AUSLAN, photography, refereeing and languages.

REUNION 2024

Our 2024 Past Grammarians Reunion took place on Saturday, 10 August, this year with a special focus on the graduating years ending in 4. We welcomed Past Grammarians from 2014, 2004, 1994, 1984, 1974 and 1964/63. Save the date for the 2025 Reunion Saturday, 9 August - see the back page of this publication for details. Visit our Facebook group for more photos from the Reunion.

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP PAST GRAMMARIANS ASSOC.

At this year's Past Grammarians’ Reunion we presented an Honorary Life Membership to Chris Wilson, former TGS Head of Boarding and currently the School’s Archivist developing the Museum. The criteria for this honour, as is listed in the Past Grammarians Association Constitution, states: "To be considered for Honorary Life Membership, a nominee should have provided a significant service to the School as a member of the Board, teacher, administrator, coach, staff member, volunteer, or in other ways, such that they are considered to have made a significant contribution the School or the Association”.

Chris joins Brian (BC) Christensen, the late William (Bill) Muller, and former TGS Chair of the Board of Trustees, Judge Stuart Durward, as recipients of this award - pictured below.

OUR PLACE, OUR PEOPLE, OUR STORIES - BILL'S BOOK

The Past Grammarians Association has published a collection of essays written by the late William (Bill) Muller, and edited by our Archivist, Chris Wilson.

‘Our Place, Our People, Our Stories - A Collection of Essays' is a wonderful trip down memory lane, as the writer shares reflections, stories and historical accounts of the School. The Past Grammarians Association hopes to produce a series of publications over time.

HOW TO ORDER Copies are available for purchase ($30+ postage) via www.tgs.qld.edu.au/pastgrammarians or scan the QR code

L-R: Past recipients of an Honorary Life Membership - Judge Stuart Durward, the late William (Bill) Muller, and Brian (BC)Christensen.

2nd annual BRISBANE CATCH-UP

We welcomed Past Grammarians from the ‘60s through to 2023 at our second annual Brisbane Catch-Up, held on Saturday, 25 May 2024.

We host this event on the same weekend in May each year, and in 2025, it will be held on Saturday, 24 May. Invitations will be available in early 2025 via the Past Grammarians Facebook group, the website (www.tgs.qld.edu.au/pastgrammarians), and email, providing we have your email address. Please email marketing@tgs.qld.edu.au to provide us with your contact details, or to check we have up-to-date information.

MELBOURNE CATCH-UP 2025

We are planning a Melbourne Past Grammarians catch-up in the first half of 2025. Victorian-based, Past Grammarian committee member, Dan Thearle (1996), is assisting with the event. If you are in Melbourne and would like to help out, or attend, please let the Association know via pastgrammariansassoc@tgs.qld.edu.au Information on the date and venue will be available early 2025, via the QR code above, and on the Past Grammarians FB group.

FOURTH GENERATION GRAMMARIAN

Robyn Townsend, daughter of Stanley Joseph Foster who enrolled in 1927, donated his Old Boys Association badge. Robyn believes this badge is from a 1938 reunion celebrating 50 years of Townsville Grammar School.

Stanley’s great granddaughter, Lily, is a current student at the School - a fourth generation Grammarian. Lily is pictured next to her great grandfather’s badge on display in the Museum.

OUR MUSEUM, YOUR MUSUEM

School House is the historical heart of the School, established in 1888, originally housing boarders on the top floor and classrooms on the lower level. School House is a fitting place to hold our stories.

The need for a museum has long been recognised. It is only with the recently completed refurbishment of School House that this space has become available. The museum project was initiated in 2021, and, with funding from the School, the Past Grammarians Association and the Parents Network, the cabinetry was installed in July 2024.

We have gratefully received donations of memorabilia from Past Grammarians for inclusion in the Museum. Pictured above is Ed Cattoni (1974) and Steven Young (1974) who both donated School blazers and items of memorabilia which are now on display in the Museum - pictured above.

“Just imagine if you could put your hand on one of the walls and have the building tell you about its life since 1888 – and know you were part of the story.”

JACK CALLCOTT PAST PRESIDENT OF THE PAST GRAMMARIANS ASSOCIATION

MUSEUM OBJECTIVE Our objective for the museum is to provide a place to: Celebrate the rich and diverse history of our School and our people.

Share our stories with our alumni, our students, and staff and the broader Townsville community.

CALLING FOR MEMORABILIA

As our museum evolves and grows, permanent and temporary displays will be curated, to align with our steering objectives. Envisaged display ideas include, but are not limited to the following. Your ideas and suggestions are valued.

Board of Trustees

Foster the bonds between Past Grammarians and their School, and to foster the sense of pride and belonging of current students and an appreciation of our history and significance.

Headmasters, Principals and other significant members of staff

Enjoy and engage with the ‘who and what’ we are, a place where our guests can view and learn more about Our People, Our Place and Our Stories.

Historical events

Preserve and display collections, photographs, artifacts, and treasures from our long and rich history, capturing our setbacks and our struggles, our triumphs, and achievements.

Past Grammarians Association, Old Boys Union and Old Girls Union Our defence story and connections School traditions, songs, uniforms and hats School House and other significant buildings, including the development of our Junior School campuses.

Historically significant publications

Provide an opportunity for ongoing school related research.

Book prizes

Recognise those who were responsible for the founding of the School and those who have been responsible for our journey.

Archival library books

Recognise and celebrate our Past Grammarians.

Encourage our community, past and present, to contribute to our ongoing story.

It is our sincere wish that visitors to this ‘home of our history’ connect with, and enjoy, the stories of our past. We hope that every visit enhances the appreciation of the School and its place in the history of Townsville, Queensland, and Australia

Books by, and about, Past Grammarians School magazines and other relevant publications Historically significant artefacts and images Trophies, medals, badges, pins and flags Important aspects in the life of the School such as boarding, sport, the arts, service, Houses Past Grammarians of significance

FOOT FAMILY We were delighted to welcome Pamela Saal who visited the School to donate some photographs and original letters to the new School Museum. Pamela’s connection to TGS dates back to the origins of the School.

Pamela’s grandfather was George Foot who attended TGS (enrolled 1896). George was one of five boys, four of whom served in WWI. Two of the boys died in the war, and two returned. George married Eileen in Townsville. Eileen was Godmother to Sybil, who was married to Charles Henry Hodges, the first permanent Headmaster of Townsville Grammar School from 1889-1900.

One of the photos Pamela donated is of CH Hodges and Jim Castling, who wrote the music for the School Song, Carmen Townsvillare (pictured right).

Pamela also donated the original letters written by Hodges to Eileen and to Eileen’s mother, Ellen Marshall. One of these letters contains an Honour Roll compiled by Eileen.

In 2020, the School was presented with George Foot’s rifle from Gallipoli.

It is on display in School House – Pamela is photographed above, next to this display.

George Foot’s diary is held by the Townsville RSL. The School also has copies of the letters that Alexander Foot wrote home to his mother and sister from Gallipoli, including the one he wrote the night before his was killed.

We are very grateful to Pamela for her incredible donation to our School Museum.

HISTORIC PRIZES - 2024 RECIPIENTS

The historic Chelmsford Cup (the Rugby Cup) and the Mary Agnes Donald Prize were awarded to School Captains, Christian de Jersey and Yasmin Eaton respectively, pictured above.

The Chelmsford Cup, sometimes referred to as the Rugby Cup, has a history dating back to 1905 when Headmaster Mr Rowland introduced the Rugby Prize in honour of Mr Hodges, the School’s first Headmaster who taught at The Rugby School in England. In 1907, the Chelmsford Cup was presented by Lord Chelmsford, then Governor of Queensland. It has evolved over time to become the award for the Best All Round Boy in Year 12.

The Mary Agnes Donald Prize was established in 1929 by Dr WH Donald in memory of his mother. From 1930-1938, this prize was awarded to the girl who was considered to have best maintained the School’s traditions by her devotion to study and her general conduct. From 1939-1980, the prize was awarded to the girl obtaining the best pass in the Queensland Junior Examination. From 1981, the prize has been awarded to the Best All Round Girl in Year 12.

100TH BIRTHDAY - WALLY LLOYD TGS 1970-1986 Past Grammarian, Steven Young (1974) presented former TGS staff member, Wally Lloyd, with a copy of the publication, The History of Townsville Grammar School 1888-1988, signed by Principal Timothy Kelly. Wally was honoured to receive the book, written by Kim Allen for the School’s centenary year, only a few days shy of his 100th birthday.

Wally came to Townsville in 1956 and was a registered builder before becoming a Manual Arts teacher. Before coming to Townsville Grammar School, he started Manual Arts classes at Pimlico State High School and then at Heatley State High School when it opened. Prior to this, Wally served in the RAAF. Wally worked at Townsville Grammar School from 1970 to 1986. During his time at TGS, Wally started the Manual Arts Centre and was also involved in the Air Training Cadets. Wally was also a Boarder Master, and many former boarders will remember him.

PAST GRAMMARIANS ASSOCIATION

Our Past Grammarians Association has continued to grow with new committee members, events and increased engagement across the generations.

Our Past Grammarians Association has continued to strengthen in 2024 as we work towards the engagement of our alumni across the generations.

This year we hosted two Past Grammarians events including the second annual Brisbane Catch-Up on Saturday, 25 May, and our Reunion on Saturday, 10 August 2024.

Our 2024 Reunion was another wonderful occasion where we welcomed Past Grammarians from across the decades, this year with a special focus on the graduating classes of years ending in 4. Our Reunion took place for the first time in the newly restored School House, and we attracted a record number of Past Grammarians from 1964 through to the Class of 2014. This year we presented former Head of Boarding and current School Archivist, Mr Chris Wilson, with an Honorary Life Membership. Chris joins the late William (Bill) Muller, Judge Stuart Durward and Brian (BC) Christensen as former recipients of Honorary Life Memberships of the Past Grammarians Association.

The Past Grammarians Association committee supported several of the School’s events in 2024 including the North Ward Campus Open Day and the ANZAC service. We held a pizza lunch for the Year 12s on their final day of school (preexams) to welcome them to the Past Grammarians Association. A representative of the Association attended the Year 12 Graduation ceremony, and we gifted each graduate with a Past Grammarian pin and other memorabilia in the spirit of welcoming them as the newest group of Past Grammarians.

Our major funding project this year was a contribution toward the development of the Museum on the top floor of School House. The Past Grammarians Association was pleased to provide support to this important project, and we were able to provide a ‘soft’ launch to guests at our Reunion event.

The Museum is being curated by the School’s Archivist, Chris Wilson, and already houses some fantastic memorabilia from across the decades. This is a work in progress and the official launch of the Museum will take place inn 2025. The Museum is open to Past Grammarians who wish to visit, and we are always grateful to receive donations of items of memorabilia.

Our Past Grammarians Facebook group has grown to more than 2,200 followers. This is an important way of communicating with our Past Grammarians and also provides them with a platform to share their news and information. We have plans in 2025 to expand our alumni events to include Melbourne, and possibly Canberra, as a way of broadening our connection with Past Grammarians across the country.

JOHN SHORT PRESIDENT - PAST GRAMMARIANS ASSOCIATION

PAST GRAMMARIAN VISITS 1969 GRAMMARIANS

We welcomed a group of past students from 1969 predominantly who had a tour of the School, School House and the Museum, pictured above.

L-R: Neville Whitfield (8/1969), Rob Callcott (10/1969), Jack (John) Callcott (10/1969), David Lemmon (12/1971), Reg Whitfield (10/1969), Alan Whittle (10/1969), Gary Pappalardo (10/1969) There were three Form IV (Year 10) classes in 1969. Rob, Jack and Alan were in IV 3 and Gary Pappalardo and Reg Whitfield were in IV 2 along with Greg Norman. David Lemmon was School Captain in 1971.

PAST GRAMMARIAN PANEL

As part of the Year 12 Positive Purpose Week of activities, our students enjoyed hearing from a panel of Past Grammarians about their careers post-school. The panelists talked about how their plans unfolded after school - each taking very different directions.

Pictured L-R: Zac Kenway - Electrician (2014) Vicki Miller Pugh - Photographer (2008) Sean Lubbe - Real Estate Agent (2012) Jade Baxter - Speech Pathologist (2012) Wade Forster - Singer & Musician (2015)

Past Grammarian News - Marriages & Births Lachlan CAVALLIN (1998) and Vashti HALL (1999) married in June 2024. They met in boarding at TGS and have been together for 10 years. Their bridal party members were all Past Grammarians, pictured #1.

Luke OLHOLM (2010) married Tahlia on 10 October 2024, pictured #2 Sarah BINDER (2012) married Lee Crawford on Saturday, 22 June 2024. Sarah is the Director of Performing Arts at Townsville Grammar School, and Lee has recently joined the team at TGS in the IT Department, pictured #3.

Zachary (Zac) LUCAS (2012) married Jade BAXTER (2012) on 31 August 2024 at Airlie Beach, pictured #4.

Katherine WILSON (2007) and her partner, Matt, welcomed their baby boy, Kai Ilo Harry, on 21 July 2024 in Townsville, pictured #5.

Bronte LYNE (2009) and her partner, Mitchell, welcomed their first child, James Robert Palmer on 1 November 2024 in Brisbane, pictured #6.

Saxon LYNE (2011) and his wife, Bree, welcomed their first child, Alexander Carter Woodd Lyne on 9 June 2024. They live in Richmond, Western Queensland, pictured #7.

Past Grammarian News OLYMPIAN- STEPH KERSHAW We are so proud of Past Grammarian, Stephanie KERSAHW (2012), for her outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics - her second Olympics. From the black and gold to the green and gold. Steph is pictured (to the right) during her visit to Townsville Grammar School in 2021 where she donated a signed singlet from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

PAST GRAMMARIAN STAFF

Front row: Karin Poole (1986), Rebecca Bourquin (2016), Kerrina Corrigan (1986), Rachael Pearson (2006), Jake Vaiciulevicius (2011), Kirra Hone (2006), Carolyn Moores (1986), Sasha Lea-Rowell (2021).

Back row: Rachel Harte (2005), Angela Woodward (2001), Sarah Binder (2012), Helen Garner (1989), Susan Case (1990), Lauren Todd (2016), Roop Barring (2018).

Absent: Mia Ohlin (2009), Jenna Fielder (2004), Caitlin Ainsworth (2021), Brendan Young (2001)

Past Grammarian News Wade FORSTER (2015), was crowned the winner of the 2024 Star Maker Award in Tamworth. In 2023 he was honoured to play at the opening of the Tamworth Country Music Festival and, in 2024, the 25-year-old was nominated as one of 10 finalists in the Toyota Star Maker competition. On 21 January this year, he was crowned as the 44th Toyota Star Maker, following the footsteps of country music household names like Lee Kernaghan, James Blundell, Keith Urban, Gina Jeffreys, Beccy Cole and many others.At the time of writing, Wade's single, Rodeo Romeo, had reached #1 on the 2TM Country Music Chart. Pictured above #1.

Chelsea SMITH (2020) led the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Graduation Parade as Academy Cadet Captain for 2023. Chelsea was presented with the Chief of Air Force prize by Chief of Air Force (CAF) Air Marshal Rob Chipman AO, CSC. Pictured #2.

Jordan (Jordy) DUNCAN (2007) competed in the Australian Pool Freediving Championships held at the Melbourne Sports &

Aquatic Centre in 2024, achieving Women’s Australian Champion for the third consecutive year. She broke two Australian records and achieved a total points score of 407.8, which was more than any other athlete, including the men. Jordy is ranked #1 female pool freediver of all time (Australia and New Zealand). Pictured #3.

Past Grammarian News Bianca GRAHAM (1999) made history in London as the first Torres Strait Islander person to complete all six Abbott World Major Marathons. Bianca, who was in the first female contingent of the Indigenous Marathon Project in 2011 consummated a thirteenyear journey as she crossed the TCS London Marathon finish line on 21 April 2024. As a seasoned runner, Bianca has travelled the world, racing in the UK, Tokyo, New York, Berlin, Chicago, Boston and on home soil in Australia, For more information on Bianca’s journey, visit https://www.imf.org.au/bianca-graham/ (Photo and information sourced from this website). Pictured above #1.

Adom D’AMICO (2009) and wife, Lauren, have been foster carers for the past five years, and have recently received a long-term

placement of two boys. “Opening our home and hearts to children in need has been one of the most meaningful experiences we've ever shared. The joy of seeing our boys thrive and knowing we’ve made a difference in their lives and having the opportunity to give them the best life they deserve is something we’ll always cherish. I urge you all to consider becoming a foster carer, I can’t recommend it enough. It is a decision that has enriched our lives in ways we never imagined.” Pictured #2.

Kate PEDDLE (2004) was elected as Mayor of Flinders Shire Council, pictured #3.

Johnty O'BRIEN (2018) on his election as Councillor of Carpentaria Shire Council, pictured #4.

Mark WARNOCK (2004) starred in the hit television series Survivor Titans V Rebels in 2024, pictured #5.

Past Grammarian News Tia-Clair TOOMEY (2010) took out the title of 7-Time Crossfit Games Champion in 2024. Imaged sourced from The Female Athlete

Project (FB), pictured above #1.

Jack GROWDEN (2013) was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Impact List for Asia 2024. This list brings together some of the

brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders in the world, pictured #2.

Holly FORSTER (2020) was named the 2023 APRA All Around #NFR Ariat Australia Aggregate Champion Cowgirl and the Australian Pro Rodeo “All Around Cowgirl “ aggregate at the National Finals Rodeo 2023, pictured #3.

Sasha-May FLEGLER (2023) Following her selection in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad Tobago, Sasha, pictured below, was this year named one of the 2024 training partners for the Suncorp Super Netball Club, the Queensland Firebirds. She was also selected for the Netball Queensland U19 team for the National Netball Championships in Victoria, pictured #4.

Dr Lee DUFFIELD (1964) has been elected to the 35th Senate (2022 - 2025) of The University of Queensland.

Sid SHARMA (2017) graduated chem/bio engineering from UQ 2023. “I decided to pursue entrepreneurship and startup rather than engineering. Three months ago I was accepted into the UQ Ventures ilab program with my startup (musheeco.com.au). Very early days but continuing to make my own path and and continuing to innovate.”

Vale PAST GRAMMARIANS Charles ‘Charlie’ Donald CUNNINGHAM (1948) passed away August 2024.

Professor Raymond COOK (1951) passed away in January 2023.

Keith McLEAN (1956) passed away February 2024.

Elaine Gilbert, nee NILSSON (1957) passed away May 2024.

Luxmore ‘Lux’ Knethell FOOT (1957) passed away in April 2024.

John Maxwell SCOTT (1960) passed away in August 2024.

Lenore GARLAND (1961) passed away in August 2024

After his retirement from Vassar, Cook continued to do freelance notation projects with choreographers including Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, José Limón, Anna Sokolow, Helen Tamiris, Alvin Ailey, Miche Fokine, Lin HwaiMin, Walter Gore, Beth Dean, Cecil Bates, Rex Reid, George Balanchine, Lester Horton, Lucas Hoving, Jeff Duncan, and Dan Wagner. Vassar was lucky to have benefited from Professor Cook’s many contributions, and he will be deeply missed.

Written by Elizabeth H. Bradley President Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

Dean SNELL (2001) passed away April 2024.

LENORE GARLAND (1961)

The following have been submitted for publishing in the 2024 edition of The Grammarian Magazine.

RAYMOND COOK (1951)

Professor Cook, pictured above left, was an Australian-born ballet and modern dancer and expert on reconstruction through Labanotation. He attended the Juilliard School where he studied with José Limón and Anna Sokolow, and performed in each choreographer’s works. Cook divided his time between teaching, choreographing, performing, and directing in Australia and the U.S. At Vassar, Professor Cook was an outstanding professor of dance from 1981 until 1996 in what was then the Physical Education and Dance Department. He literally put the “Repertory” in Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre (VRDT). After Ray arrived, Vassar changed the name of its dance company from Vassar Dance Theatre to Vassar Repertory Dance Theatre since he was an expert in reconstruction via Labanotation and introduced classic modern dance pieces to the Vassar community. Vassar dance students welcomed the historical nature of what he offered and very much enjoyed his leadership in designing VRDT performances at the Bardavon in Poughkeepsie. Professor Cook authored some classroom text materials in Labanotation as well as a few books including The Dance Director, of which he was especially proud.

Lenore, pictured above, was enrolled at TGS in 1958. She was a proud Grammarian for the rest of her life. Very capable and clever, Lenore was undaunted by anything or anyone. From winning Eisteddfod awards for Highland dancing in Kingaroy to implementing many educational changes in her teaching career, Lenore put her heart and soul into everything she did - a larger than life born entertainer with personality in spades that attracted people from all walks of life.

She was a natural leader and became a prefect in Year 12 taking her new responsibilities very seriously. Lenore attended Kelvin Grove Teacher’s College in Brisbane where she excelled in her studies, graduating in 1963 and returning to Townsville to commence her teaching career at Mundingburra State School.

Lenore married Jeffrey Mitchell in 1964 and spent a couple of years in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, raising her family of three sons. Moving back to Brisbane she taught at the Petrie State School for over a decade before continuing her career at Hercules Road , Kippa Ring and Everton Park State Schools. She was loved by her students many of whom kept in touch over the years. She regarded the friendships formed in those TGS years as very precious.

Written by Lenore’s two sisters, Lois Nishizawa (Garland) and Shelley Karaloukas (Garland) and by Judith Johnston (Lovell) and Lloyd Honeycombe - all Past Grammarians.

KEITH McLEAN (1956)

Keith, was born in Wau, in New Guinea. His first home, and life, was in the bush in Papua New Guinea, in a settlement of three houses, far from the nearest small town.

His high school education was completed in Townsville and the highs and lows of that experience ran very deeply throughout his life. Separation from his Mum (who was effectively single in the early 1940s, having been evacuated from New Guinea as the enemy forces approached, and moving to Victoria to live with family during the years of the war), to attend Townsville Grammar School so far away from his home in New Guinea was a momentous time. With this background, Keith grew up tough, but sensitive and very poor. But not poor of spirit or optimism.

This all had a bearing on what made Keith tick. He got a lot of pride out of doing things right, whether it was in his work as a Valuer for Essendon City Council, his jobs around the home, or his volunteering that weaved all through his adult life; the main ones being church, tennis and Probus.

Certainly, his links to St. Andrew’s ran deeply through his life. It’s the place he met Jan (when he joined the tennis club in 1958) and his wider group of mates that remained close. It’s also the place he poured hours into, through church committees and responsibilities to the parish, and through his dedication to the tennis club affiliated with St. Andrew’s. This dedication expanded to the wider Essendon & District Church Tennis Association, for which he was conferred a Life Membership for the many roles he undertook – President, Treasurer, Secretary & Match Secretary. Keith was also awarded Life Membership of the following: the St. Andrew’s Tennis Club, The Essendon & District Churches Tennis Association, the Municipal Valuer’s Group and the Strathmore Combined Probus Club all of which speak volumes to what Keith gave of himself to these groups.

Keith’s love for the people he held close, was marvellously strong and simple. One of the most important factors in how Keith measured fatherhood was whether he did better than the model he grew up with.

Keith’s professional life was summed up by one of the key players in the Municipal Valuer’s Group, Loretta Mason, as follows: When Keith arrived in Melbourne from Townsville he commenced work with the State Government in 1957 in the Fair Rents Board, while at the same time enrolling in the Real Estate Management night-time course at RMIT. He completed that course and then followed it with a three-year Diploma in Valuations. He graduated at the end of 1961 and then began his long municipal career, starting as a Cadet Valuer at the City of Moorabbin in 1962 when he joined our Municipal Valuers’ Discussion Group.

He immediately became involved and contributed regularly to our group right from the beginning. This resulted in a lifetime of friendships, many having lasted over 60 years. In 1967 Keith took up the position of Assistant Valuer in his local stomping ground at the City of Essendon. Keith was appointed City Valuer in 1969 and remained at Essendon (which became the Moonee Valley after the 1994 Council Amalgamations) until he retired in September 1995.

In retirement, he soon got tired of domestic duties so he was lured back to part-time work as a valuation auditor for the 1996 property valuations at Manningham and Maroondah Councils. When that task was finished, Keith resumed making a nuisance of himself at home until in desperation in 1999, he was persuaded to assist with property data collection for the rural areas of Nillumbik and Whittlesea Councils.

Keith's involvement and contribution with the Municipal Group of Valuers was substantial over those 60 plus years.

During that time, he volunteered on the Executive Committee for eight years, and became Chairman of our Group in 1983. He was a long-time member of the Group’s Legislative Committee and represented the Group at conferences and sat on State Government working parties.

Keith was admitted as an Associate of the Australian Property Institute in 1966 and was elevated to Fellow in 1977.

To sum up Keith’s life, above all was his love for Jan and his family. They brought him great joy and purpose in his role of husband and father and much loved grandfather. Together the team of Jan and Keith have contributed enormously not only to St. Andrew’s, but whatever area such as tennis and Probus they supported. Keith loved life and lived it to the full with great enjoyment and laughter. His family, friends, workmates, anyone who had the privilege of knowing Keith will miss his unique personality, his quirks and idiosyncrasies.

Keith has left a lasting legacy, loved by all who knew him.

Written by Keith’s wife, Jan McLean, and son, Jeff McLean

Reunion 2025

SATURDAY, 9 AUGUST 2025 A Reunion event for all Past Grammarians, with a special focus on the graduating years ending in 5.

Saturday - TGS Rugby@Home afternoon on the Morwood/ Muller Ovals + School Tour Saturday evening - Reunion Cocktail Function at School House Information and tickets will be available early 2025 via the website, Facebook group and LinkedIn - see below

PAST GRAMMARIANS ASSOCIATION 45 Paxton Street, North Ward Qld 4810 pastgrammariansassoc@tgs.qld.edu.au

WWW.TGS.QLD.EDU.AU/PASTGRAMMARIANS