Message from the President
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I am delighted to have been elected for a second term as President of the OBA. I am optimistic that 2022 will bring a sense of normality to the world and allow the OBA to return to being a truly global network. In particular, I am very happy for our members in Victoria and New South Wales who appear to be at the end of their lockdowns. The OBA already has many events planned for 2022 which we hope can be enjoyed without COVID-19
restrictions. Please keep your eye on the OBA calendar and our social media channels for further information about these great events. I am also excited to welcome our newest members from the Class of 2021 to the OBA. Our younger members are a very important part of the OBA community and will be the custodians in years to come. Finally, this is the last edition of the OBA Newsletter for 2021. Thank you for your continued support of the OBA. I wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season and a successful 2022.
Matt Caddy ('03)
Old Boys' Association President
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Mick O'Sullivan warmly welcomed as Honorary Life Member of the OBAAt the recent Sundowner for Life Members, OBA Country Representative Denis Warnick ('03) recognised Warrant Officer Class 1 Michael (Mick) O'Sullivan OAM MM as an Honorary Life Member of
the Old Boys' Association. Denis was a Cadet at CCGS and remembered Mick as a very significant figure for young cadets. "We all revered Mick, and had the greatest of respect for his leadership, and his esteemed military career. We are extremely lucky to have him at the School."
Mick is a decorated Vietnam War veteran and served in the Australian Army for 45 years. Mick won the Military Medal for gallantry in Vietnam in 1971 and was awarded an OAM in 2012 for his contribution and service to the WA Cadet Organisation and, in particular, the CCGS Cadet Corps. Read more >>
After 33 years of service at Christ Church Grammar School Mick O'Sullivan still attends the School two days a week to assist the cadet unit in a voluntary capacity. Mick was humbled to receive the honour and said "I appreciate the enormous contribution of the OBA to support current students and old boys and this understanding enhances my delight and honour of being inducted into the Association as an Honorary Life Member."
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Class of 1961 - 60 Year Reunion
Guests of the 60 year Reunion were welcomed with drinks on the deck of Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, while a string quartet from the West Australian Youth Orchestra played at sunset. A Zoom link followed, connecting several of our group presently living in the Eastern States and overseas. With a roving camera and microphone, we were all able to have a good discussion with them. Read more >>
Murray Criddle was the MC for the evening and after welcoming everyone present and on Zoom he gave an overview of some of the achievements and anecdotes of our group.
Deb Hill the current CCGS Alumni Officer gave a short and very relevant address and friend of the class and former CCGS Alumni officer Andrew Baird also joined the celebrations and assisted with the photography on the night.
Good to see Ross Doubikan and others who we had not seen in years and also to meet the wives and partners.
It was an amazing night enjoyed immensely by all especially the wives and partners of those present.
Thank you to Doug, Gordon, Peter and Terry who put so much into making the evening such a success. Click here to view our photo gallery. Geoffrey Hick | |
Class of 1971 First XVIII 50 Year reunion
Players and coaches of the first CCGS team to win the Alcock Cup gathered recently to catch up and relive the incredible season that bonded the group for all time. Highlights included the attendance of coach Cliff Watkins and manager Dean Bowker, both of whom were warmly welcomed by their former charges. Read more >>
Gus Seaward who now resides in Victoria was able to ring through to the group and had a chat with everyone present. As Captain of the 1971 team, Doug Meikle proposed a toast to our fallen teammate Trevor Kay, whilst remembering those doing it tough or unable to attend due to COVID. Coach Cliff Watkins thanked Doug for organising the event, which will now be held every year on the first Sunday in October. The camaraderie continued long after lunch, with Ian Avery and Willy Bowers being the last two standing. Those in attendance were: Doug Young, David Ransom, Ken Williams, Lee Bowers, John Cramer, Doug Meikle, Gary Green, Kim Malcolm, Paul Rumenos, Tim Coyle, Ian Avery, Geoff Mitchell-Burden, Jon Blakeman, Ian Fortune, Cliff Watkins and Dean Bowker. | | Special thanks to visiting old boys
It is always a pleasure to welcome the return of old boys to the School as they share their experiences and inspire current students. Over the past few weeks, the School has appreciated the contribution of Diego Rebelo ('19), Daniel Whitley ('19), Tobi Amaranti ('18), Tom Robins ('16), Tim English ('15), George Ford ('10) and Lachlan Cooke ('07) who have engaged in activities to support boys in both Prep and Senior School. We've profiled a few of these guests speakers in the link here. If you would like to share your skills and knowledge please contact the Alumni Office on oldboys@ccgs.wa.edu.au |
Bridging distance by conference videoThe OBA is a global community – did you know that approximately 8% of OBA community currently resides outside of Western Australia?
We have been delighted that members of our global community have been joining class reunions and other OBA events despite the challenges that COVID-19 has been presenting. Video conferencing has played a key role to ensure that our global community remains connected with the OBA. Read more >>
OBA President, Matt Caddy ('03) recently chaired the OBA's Annual General Meeting from Shanghai. Matt said, "It is important that I make myself available to our members and join OBA meetings with the means currently available to me". Old Boys from the classes of 1961 and 1970 were able to join their cohorts virtually for their 60 and 50 year reunions, thanks to the interest of friends to bridge distance and consider technological solutions to remain inclusive. We would like to thank you for the extra effort you have all gone to in staying close during these difficult times. |
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How can the OBA support you?
A new OBA committee was elected at the Annual General Meeting held last month. Matt Caddy ('03) continues for another term as President and his team includes Immediate Past President Tom Nattrass ('93), Vice Presidents Jamie Cann ('88) and Peter Wallace ('00), Treasurer Angus Caithness ('95), Secretary Zac Vinten ('11), Country Representative Denis Warnick ('03) and Committee Members Alex Dunbar ('03), William Hidajat ('15), Matt Tissiman ('18), Alex Rippey ('19) and Isaac Yeo ('20). Read more >>
The committee will dedicate itself to helping you, our Members to access the opportunities that being part of the OBA community provides. The committee will also be reviewing the OBA's strategic direction in 2022 and welcome any suggestions you may have. Please do not hesitate contact the committee via the Alumni Office oldboys@ccgs.wa.edu.au |
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Fun FactWere you a member of Romsey or Queenslea? If your answer is yes, you have the distinction of being a part of one of the two longest surviving houses at CCGS. In fact, both houses celebrated their 100th anniversary this year. Read more >>
These days boys are allocated to a house using a variety of considerations including family affiliations and pastoral requirements, but in the 1920s things were a bit more rigid. Back then, members of Romsey (named after a large residence originally purchased to house the Headmaster and 20 boarders) and Queenslea (named after Queenslea Drive) were determined by the student's home address. If you lived to the east of a boundary formed by Richardson Ave, Stirling Highway and Condon St you were a Romsey boy, and if to the west you were assigned to Queenslea. Boarders had their own house unimaginatively called The House. This arrangement quickly became problematic, however, as the east of boarder boys were so much better at sports that they just kept winning! A new method of allocation was developed just to level the playing field so to speak. So congratulations on turning 100. May you Romsey old boys always fly 'sempor excelsior' and may you Queenslea boys continue to demonstrate your 'spirit and strength'! |
Sarah Menezies joins the Alumni Team
We're delighted to welcome Sarah Menezies to the Alumni Team! Sarah enjoyed meeting many members at the recent Sundowner and looks forward to being your point of contact for reunion plans. You can catch Sarah in the
Office on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on 9442 1529 or smenezies@ccgs.wa.edu.au
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Angus Sheldrick ('21) has been selected in the AFL draft by the Sydney Swans! Congratulations; a magnificent achievement by one of our youngest old boys.
Maxwell Goldie ('17) recently won Excellence in Editing at the WA Screen Academy Award and is pursuing a one year Masters in film editing.
Riley Skevington ('10) has been appointed Assistant Concert Master in the WA Symphony Orchestra. He received the Subject Exhibition Prize in Music in 2010, studied in Perth and then at the Australian National Academy of Music, Melbourne.
Iain Gately ('05) has recently started working at the United Nations, as part of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, based in Beirut. He received the role as part of the UN's Young Professional's Program, following a worldwide competitive examination process.
Nathanael Reinertsen ('01) is a Research Fellow at Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) working in a team to develop reading and writing assessments for state, national and international clients.
Timothy Hawson ('82) works as an Army Reserve Officer and is also employed by the SASRF (Special Air Service Resources Fund) as a Liaison Officer. The Fund essentially provides education and tuition for the children of fellows who have died or been seriously injured whilst serving with the SASR.
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