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THE TIES THAT BIND

Old Sydneians continue to reunite and rekindle their friendships, forged during their school years at Grammar.

 

Back to Weigall

Day The ‘Back to Weigall Day’ took place on Saturday 22 July with the School competing against Shore in rugby and The Scots College in football. Both First XI and First XV teams lost narrowly in front of many interested Old Sydneians.

Class of 1967 (Delayed)

55-year Reunion on 28 April at The Royal Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli. Some of this group also visited St Ives Preparatory School on 27 April, where this photo was taken.

Class of 1988

35-year Reunion on 22 July at College Street

Class of 1993

30-year Reunion on 4 August at College Street

Class of 1978

Seven 1978 Old Sydneians played in a band on 5 August at Paddington RSL. Representing the black and gold with pride were Alistair Johnson, Rob Carrick, Matt Hirst, Tom Hubble, Tim Lumsdaine, Rick McCullagh and a special guest star appearance by Craig Smith on Dragon’s hit song, April Sun in Cuba.

Gathering in California

On 3 August, there was a get-together of Old Sydneians in the Bay Area, San Francisco, USA. The convenors were Matt Rothschild (OS 1989) and Peter Tucker (OS 1981).

King’s Birthday Honours 2023

Officer (AO) of The Order of Australia in The General Division

Mr Orwell Peter Phillips AO (OS 1968, Former OSU President 1997-1999) For distinguished service to heritage conservation, to architecture, and to professional organisations

Medal (OAM) of The Order of Australia in The General Division

Mr Donald Wilson Mackay OAM (OS 1951) For service to the arts

Mr Simon Charles Pennington OAM (OS 1993) For service to rowing

Mr John Harcourt Turner OAM (OS 1967) For service to the people of and Parliament of New South Wales

Dr Brett Andrew O’Donnell OAM (OS 1976) For service to ophthalmology

Member (AM) of The Order of Australia in The Military Division

Brigadier Hugh Walter Meggitt AM CSC (OS 1988) For exceptional service to the Australian Defence Force in capability development, modernisation and diplomatic relations

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Sydney Grammar School

College Street, Darlinghurst
NSW 2010 Australia

Phone: (02) 9332 5800

Edgecliff Preparatory School

Alma Street, Paddington
NSW 2021 Australia

Phone: (02) 9366 0100

St Ives Preparatory School

Ayres Rd, St Ives
NSW 2075 Australia

Phone: (02) 8302 5200

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