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November
Alumni Newsletter, November
Headmaster Message
Associations - President Report
Expression of Interest for Launceston Church Grammar School Board Member
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
175 Anniversary Cricket Match
175 Anniversary Cricket Match
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.
Reunions and Events
Alumni Updates
Old Lads Lunch
Old Lads Lunch was held 17 September 2021.
Mos Patrious Et Disciplina
Front row: Roy Frith, Jack Bain, Graeme Williams, Michael Nolan
Back row: John Stevenson,John Brett, John Symons Paul Richards, Geoffrey Pask and Charles Jones and Katrina Myburgh
A great turnout of OLD LADS for lunch at Dynasty Chinese Restaurant which has now become the venue of choice. On this occasion we met on a Friday which saw a few familiar faces including several apologies. Our guest Mrs Katrina Myburgh spoke about the 175th Celebrations planned for mid October of this year in celebration of the Schools 175th anniversary 1846-2021.
Today we had 11 in attendance with 8 apologies. It was pleasing to see the camaraderie which exists between the group. Stories flowed as customary at these lunches and I am hopeful that some of them will reach the 175 stories being assembled for the 175th anniversary of the School this year.
Paul Richards paid tribute to John Theodore Scott 1934-2021
It was with some sadness that we paid tribute to John Scott who died on 2 September this year. Head Boy in 1951, Captain of Hawkes House and all round sportsman. Paul Richards AM had these words to say about John:
It is with sadness that we recognise John Theodore Scott who died earlier this month in Launceston. John was well known to all of us.
He was a boarder and head boy in 1951, a Law graduate of Law, a partner in the law firm Douglas and Collins, Master of Old Grammarians Lodge 51TC, former Chair of the School Board, and a major supporter of the School.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
During his final year at Launceston Grammar, John kept a meticulous diary of his day-to-day activities. John was not only head boy but head of Hawkes House, captain of the football and athletics, and was involved in many committees under the headmastership of H Vernon Jones, who he referred to as ‘Head’, and A.T. Sorell, his boarding housemaster. he admired and had great respect for them both as well as his teachers.
Diary entry Thursday 23 February 1951
“This morning I inspected Hawkes III, II and I. I went into town for my music lesson at 9am and got on better than I did last time. I wore my white cap for the first time. Coming back on the tram I talked to Mr Lloyd about Eyre Walker and Mr Moray.
At recess, there was fielding practice. Before dinner I got my uniform from Matron. She made me promise to do anything for her she wanted me to!
After dinner, Mr Sorell gave me his hat and tie. I went over to the Head’s and got a pair of gloves. Dad came out at about 1:25pm. I showed him the study, cadet uniform and gave him the great coat etc. to take home. I had a period at 2:10pm so he left then. After school, I got all dolled up in my uniform for cadets. They said I looked very smart. Podge fell the parade in. I marched 1 and 11 platoons around the lawn etc. It rained so we broke off at about 4:20pm.
I got changed and went to the tuck shop with Podge and then went and sat on the hill and watched the crew with Frith and Podge. Tried to get a game of ping pong. Dad, Mum and Mrs Budge came out at 5:20pm. Showered and then study at 5:45pm. In prep, too hot to work. Blackened boots and shoes. H.V. Jones came in with Gopher following closely. Put frog in Cole’s bed.”
John Brett spoke on the refurbishment of the cricket pavilion and use of the cricket boot spiked floor boards made into the scorers table along with a border around the outside score board.
The group is looking forward to the opening of the refurbished ‘Gordon Rolph Cricket Pavilion’ erected in 1961 in October and those in attendance were reminded of this event on Saturday 16 October 12 – 2pm.
What brings the OLD LADS of Grammar together is that they strongly believe in traditionalism supporting the values and lifelong learning skills the school provided for them and the motto Mos Patrious Et Disciplina. It was Harold Vernon Jones who reminded us of – Tradition, Tradition, Tradition boys, Basil (Jika) Travers of courage and determination and Don Selth etiquette and leadership in what were golden years at Grammar for the OLD LADS 1940-1965. They meet frequently throughout the year and enjoy visiting the school for the Elizabeth Street Chapter luncheon and Easter church service annually, Remembrance Day and those celebratory occasions from time to time by invitation.
There is an air of camaraderie every time we meet and a host of apologies expressing disappointment in not being able to attend.. This is a strong indicator that this group of past students are extremely proud of the School and the company of each other.
Popularity of our OLD LADS lunches is growing each time we meet and I am hoping that we will see an even greater roll up for the December lunch which is scheduled at the Dynasty Chinese Restaurant on Friday 10 December at 12.30pm.
Some memorabilia and celebrations in 1927 provided by Charles Jones.