THE TIES THAT BIND
Old Sydneians continue to reunite and rekindle their friendships, forged during their time at Grammar.
Old Sydneians competing in the America’s Cup
Two Old Sydneians will be closely involved in the next America’s Cup to be held in Naples in 2027.
John Winning (OS 1970) is backing Australia’s first Cup challenge since 1983, with the Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club entering the 38th America’s Cup under the banner of ‘Team Australia’.
Grant Simmer (OS 1974) a former member of the 1983 Australia II crew and very experienced sailor, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of ‘Team Australia’.
Pictured: Grant Simmer (OS 1974)
Old Sydneians working at Sydney Grammar School (apart from sports coaches)
College Street
Christopher Allen (OS 1971) – Senior Master Academic Extension, Classics Master, Visual Arts Master
Steve Gonski (OS 1975) – Alumni Office
Nathan Bottomley (OS 1986) – Subject Master Classics
Robert Wagner (OS 1986) – Head of Instrumental Music, School Organist
Warren Cree (OS 1987) – General Operations Coordinator, Officer Commanding Army
Jeff Atkinson (OS 1990) – Applied Arts Technician
Tony Gill (OS 1995) – Second Master Modern Languages
Timothy Clark (OS 1996) – Assistant Headmaster (Senior Housemaster), Modern Languages Master
Luke Harley (OS 1997) – Assistant Headmaster (Character Education Strategy), English Master
Trent Wallis (OS 1998) – Subject Master Science
Tim Derricourt (OS 2000) – Second Master English
Stephen Tong (OS 2002) – Housemaster, History Master
David Farrugia (OS 2003) – PDHPE Master, Assistant Director Basketball
Max Jones (OS 2011) – Acting Form I Housemaster, Master of the Boatshed, PDHPE Master
Edgecliff Preparatory School
Andrew Brown (OS 1996) – Year 6 Master
Nick Palmer (OS 2007) – Year 1 Master
Remi Owen (OS 2015) – Specialist Infants Music Master
Oliver Ottosson (OS 2016) – School Fellow
St Ives Preparatory School
Alastair Slade (OS 1998) – Year 5 Master
Alasdair Gyngell (OS 2010) – Director of Grammar Life
Music Staff
Edgecliff and College Street – Dimitri Calligeros (OS 1998)
Edgecliff – Simon Ranguis (OS 2001)
St Ives and College Street – Tim Lee (OS 2001)
St Ives – Tiger Chou (OS 2016), and Hugo Hui (OS 2021)
Gold Sydneians’ Lunch
On Friday 17 July, ninety Gold Sydneians attended a lunch in Big School. A ‘Gold Sydneian’ is an Old Boy who is over 70 years of age.
Former OSU President Mr Walter MacCallum (OS 1987) welcomed the group before the Headmaster Mr Stuart McPherson introduced himself and talked openly about his enthusiasm to be working again at Sydney Grammar School. Finally, after a wonderful meal, Mr Timothy Clark (OS 1996) spoke about his association with the School as a pupil and teacher. He also talked modestly about his rugby career and thanked Grammar for contributing so much to his life.
Pictured: Walter MacCallum (OS 1987) meeting Grahame Crocket (OS 1947) who was in Walter’s father’s class
Pictured: The Gold Sydneians’ Lunch in Big School on Friday 17 July
Class of 1986 40-Year Reunion, Shelbourne Hotel, LinQ Bar, on Thursday 3 September (Convenor: Steve Hing and Jono Herrman)
Class of 1990 36-Year Reunion at the Forrester’s Hotel Surry Hills on Saturday 15 August.
Leaving a lasting legacy
For generations, Sydney Grammar School has inspired young men through learning, character and a pursuit of excellence. By including the School in your Will, you can help ensure this legacy continues for future generations of Grammar boys.
A gift of any size can create lasting opportunities through scholarships, fee assisted places, exceptional teaching, facilities and co-curricular programmes. Your generosity will help talented students thrive, regardless of circumstance, and enable the School to meet future needs with confidence.
A gift in your Will is a powerful expression of affection for the School, loyalty and belief in the future.
To learn more:
Click here to email the Advancement Office
or call 9332 5827
Vale Wendy Scotter
Wendy Scotter’s Wake at the Lord Roberts Hotel on Friday 28 August
King’s Birthday Honours List 2026
Congratulations to the following Old Sydneians:
Medal (OAM) of The Order of Australia in the General Division for service to the law
Mr Philip Hilton Greenwood SC (OS 1975)
Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division for service to surf lifesaving
Mr Peter Morton Kinsey (OS 1963)
Old Boys connecting
Melbourne
Just a reminder that Dr Sebastian King (OS 1993) and Jonathan Isaacs (OS 1984) are now available to help with alumni gatherings and activities.
Click here to contact Dr Sebastian King
Click here to contact Jonathan Isaacs
Canada
Rob Lesnie (OS 1970) has also volunteered to assist any alumni living in western Canada, who want to connect.
Similarly, Chris Dosne (OS 1973) lives in Toronto and is happy to liaise with Old Sydneians in the Toronto area and Eastern Canada.
Click here to contact Rob Lesnie
Click here to contact Chris Dosne
Indonesia
Thomas Tan (OS 1992) lives and works in Jakarta, Indonesia. He looks forward to connecting with fellow alumni who also live there.
Click here to contact Thomas Tan
Have your contact details changed?
For more news on Old Sydneian events, to sign up to the Old Sydneians’ e-Newsletter or if your contact details have changed, please contact the Alumni Office at
alumni@sydgram.nsw.edu.au
or call (02) 9332 5918
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
