Alumni Newsletter, November

Hello Alumni,

This is my first report for the Alumni newsletter, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to introduce myself.

I operate a family farm near Cressy in northern Tasmania. I have a beautiful family with four children, the eldest of which started in Grade 7 this year. I am the Class of ’96, the year that coincided with Launceston Grammar’s 150 year anniversary. It’s very exciting that through the Old Launcestonians’ Association (OLA) we could be involved in the School’s 175-year celebrations.

Shortly after graduating, I spent four years as a coach with Launceston Grammar’s Rowing programme.  I loved my involvement with the sport and am excited to be back again. It’s also fantastic to have a full OLA committee who are passionate and hardworking members of the Launceston Grammar community. We were happy to assist with the 175 Gala Day activities and look forward to supporting other School events such as the Fun Food Fest.

The OLA also welcomed this year’s School leavers into the Association. We hope to continue to build relationships with our alumni through this unique association.

It’s a great opportunity to give back to the School that we hold close to our hearts.

Will Green
President

The Celebration of 175 years draws to a close we have a lot to remember about this great school, the traditions, culture and knowledge passed on by former Alumni from Grammar and Broadland students. Many students have gone on to achieve great things and we hope this will continue with the latest year 12 students, as their school year comes to a close. We wish them well and hope their passion and dreams come true.

The main heritage Building on the Broadland Campus historically unique to Tasmania is a pisé style pressed earth rendered building, and once again in need of repair. Water ingress into the rammed earth wall has caused cracking. Temporary propping has been installed to stabilise the wall, and the main office is now situated in the Resource Centre.

The Old Girls once again held the Garage sale at 149 High Street. All donations were greatly received and the Old Girls were thrilled to raise $1629.65 and to have kept out of the rain. The funds will go towards a Scholarship at the Grammar School.

Our 92nd Communion Service is being held on Thursday December 2 at 11 am at the Grammar Chapel. Once again the students from the Senior and Junior Campus will be involved and we welcome any parents from the school to celebrate the Service with the Old Girls.

The Old Launcestonians’ Association (OLA) is seeking interested candidates to apply for a position on the Launceston Church Grammar School Board. The successful candidate will assist the Board in guiding Launceston Grammar through its next stage of growth and development.

This position will suit candidates who align with Launceston Grammar’s core values and who aspire to play an active and integral role in the long-term development of the school throughout their 5 year tenure.

Candidates from a broad range of backgrounds and skill sets are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be willing to serve on the Board in a voluntary capacity and be committed to assisting the School and wider Launceston Grammar community

For a confidential discussion or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Will Green, President OLA on 0427 050 347.

To submit an application please request a Board Nomination Form from Fleur Castle, Secretary of OLA: ola@lcgs.tas.edu.au

For more information please refer to the OLA page of the School website.

Expressions of interest

175th Anniversary Celebrations – Alumni Cricket Match Hutchins vs Launceston Grammar 

Old Boys Cricket Match will be played this Friday 19 November at 2 pm at Hutchins War Memorial Oval in Sandy Bay, to celebrate Launceston Grammar and Hutchins 175th-anniversary milestone.

As Australia’s oldest continually operating independent schools, cricket has played a vital role in the rich history of both schools. 

Several Australian and Tasmanian cricketers will join both alumni teams, including Launceston Grammar’s George Bailey (C), Nick Courtney, Alex Pyecroft, Gabe Bell, Ryan Lees, and Chris Bassano. Cricketers Sean Willis, Richard Allanby and Tim Scott (C) will play for the Hutchins team.  

All the best to both teams, we hope our community can come and support them.

Friday 26 November

Watch the 17th annual Old Boys v First XI Cricket Match as they vie for the John Bailey Trophy on the Launceston Church Grammar School main oval.

The match commences at 10.00am

Afternoon tea will be served at 1.30pm.

Please RSVP here to Kelsey Turner by Monday 22 November.

Old Boys Team:

• Taylor, Alistair (2013)
  Bennett, Will (2021)
  Cooper, Jonah (2019)
  Elliston-Buckley, Sam (2019)
  Matthew, Ronnie (2011)
  Miller, Ethan (2013)
  Miller, Jackson (2010)
  Pearce, Jake (2009)
  Terry, James (2003)
  Warren, Jesse (2013)
  Wilkinson, Archie (2020)

• Jonah Cooper (2019) had a great start with the ball, picking up the early wicket of schoolboy Will Barnes.
• School XI captain Will Bennett showed great leadership and built two solid partnerships with Gilbert Loane (53 runs) and another with Thomas Beaumont (89 runs).
• Will Bennett finished on 72, after being dismissed by Ethan Miller (2013) who bowled a tidy spell, taking 1/15 off 5 overs alongside Jonah Cooper who again bowled well at the death, finishing with 7 overs, 2 maidens, 2/15. This allowed the Old Boys to restrict the current XI to 4/152 off 40 overs.
• After a phenomenal feed in the new “Hub”, the Old Boys lost two early wickets, with Kayden Hine (2015) and Aram Cox (2013) both being dismissed by the bowling of Pawlos Barrett.
• Sam Elliston-Buckley came out swinging and scored a quick-fire 31, assisting the Old Boys to 3/58.
• The Old Boys, similar to the School XI, consistently built partnerships right until the final over, where we were 5/149, needing 4 runs to win. Archie Wilkinson (2020), then crunched a six over square leg on the first ball to retain the John Bailey Trophy for the Old Boys team.
• A big thank you to Mr Finch, Mr Sheehan and Jade Selby for making this year’s game happen. A big thank you must also go to Chris Sweeney, who did a fantastic job getting the ground and wicket in immaculate condition for the match.
• Congratulations to the Old Boys best player, Jonah Cooper, for two tidy spells, finishing on 2/15 off 7 overs, and some great efforts in the field.
• Congratulations also to Will Bennett for being awarded best on for the School XI, for his displayed leadership and a well compiled 70 runs – the current XI looks in great hands.

Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the Melbourne Reunion until Autumn 2022.

Update your contact details by visiting our Alumni page.

Launceston Grammar is celebrating this year with a Combined Milestone Reunion – Class of 2016, 2015, 2011, 2010, 2001, 2000, 1991 and 1990.

Event details are:

DATE: Saturday 18 December

TIME: 1.00pm – 3.00pm

VENUE: Café 1846 at the Senior Campus, Mowbray

Tickets are available for purchase here.

Update your contact details by visiting our Alumni page.

Christmas Carols this year will be held at St John’s Anglican Church in Launceston.

Where:157 St John’s Street
When: 3 December 2021
Time: 6.45pm for 7.00pm start
RSVP: Book Here

We take the safety and wellness of our attendees very seriously. We have ensured that Christmas Carols at St John’s is a COVID-19 safe event. We need your cooperation and ask that you adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines while at this event and if you have cold or flu-like symptoms that you refrain from attending the Carols Service.

Grade 12 students and their families celebrated Valedictory Day before they went off to study for exams. They took part in a tree-planting ceremony with Reverend Paul Grayson and a cocktail party in the quadrant.

The school captains, Richard Ford, Board Chair Nigel Bailey and a parent with their last child finishing Grade 12 all spoke on the evening before enjoying refreshments together.