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B A L L A R AT A N D Q U E E N ’S OLD GRAMMARIANS’ A S S O C I AT I O N MESSAGE FROM THE INCOMING PRESIDENT, BQOGA
BQOGA thanks Laura for her contribution and achievements during her four-year term.
It is an uncertain time for our School community, following a summer that has witnessed significant challenges and now compounded by COVID-19. As an Association, the Old Grammarians are excited that our students successfully returned to school progressively in Term 2.
2020 and onwards
Annual General Meeting
On Monday 24 February, the Old Grammarians’ Association held its Annual General Meeting. Outgoing President Laura Le Marshall spoke passionately about her association with the School and the significant number of initiatives the Old Grammarians’ Association was able to undertake during her time as President. These included joint discussions between the Committee and the School, leading to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, which greatly strengthens our relationship. We also saw the introduction of the 50+ Luncheons for Old Grammarians, wonderful occasions and very well attended, with many old acquaintances being renewed. The
The Committee will be pursuing a number of initiatives in 2020 including expanding Ballarat Grammar Connect, Careers Breakfasts, Careers Expo involvement, annual Peer Year Reunions, and our 50+ Luncheon amongst others. The Careers Breakfasts will involve Old Grammarians returning to present real time professional information and life experience to assist students with future subject and career choices.
Grills (2017) to the Committee to lend their expertise and experience in achieving our goals. Should any Old Grammarians wish to support the Committee’s activities, please contact us via Mrs Claire Hay, Alumni Relations Officer on Claire.Hay@bgs.vic.edu. au or (03) 5338 0950. On behalf of all Old Grammarians, please stay safe and remain positive during this unprecedented period and we thank you for your ongoing support of our School community.
We strongly encourage all Old Grammarians to sign up to Ballarat Grammar Connect as this is the key platform that we will be using to share information and remain connected with our community. It will become a most useful tool to use for career mentoring and professional networking post Ballarat Grammar - register at www. ballaratgrammarconnect.com. We are delighted to welcome the return of past Old Grammarians’ President, David Perrin (1989), Tom Hunt (2012) and Sophie
John Taylor (1967) President, Ballarat and Queen’s Old Grammarians’ Association
THANK YOU, LAURA LE MARSHALL, OUTGOING BQOGA PRESIDENT
Laura has represented the OGs at countless events over her time as President, sharing her inspiration and wisdom, advice and good humour. She has hosted reunions, presented medallions at Heritage Football matches, and attended many School assemblies, concerts and chapel services. She has worked tirelessly to enhance the OG presence within the School, and we owe her our gratitude and heartfelt best wishes.
For the past five years as President of the Ballarat and Queen’s Old Grammarians’ Association, Laura Le Marshall (MacDonald, 2002) has worn her passion and love for our School on her sleeve. Through her determination and perseverance, OGs now have an online platform, Ballarat Grammar Connect, where our OG community can network and connect, share and mentor. Laura has been instrumental in making this happen and for taking our organisation into a renewed and relevant partnership with the School.
