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
