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B A L L A R AT A N D QUEEN’S OLD GRAMMARIANS’ A S S O C I AT I O N MESSAGE FROM THE INCOMING PRESIDENT, BQOGA Following what was a truly extraordinary year in 2020, I am delighted to provide you with an update of the recent activities of the Old Grammarians’ Association, as well as some of our plans for 2021.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING On Monday 22 February 2021, the Old Grammarians’ Association held its Annual General Meeting. At the meeting, outgoing President John Taylor spoke passionately about the activities of the Association last year, with particular emphasis on the pilot Young Grammarian Gurus program which matched 130 recent School leavers with current Grammar Year 12 students to assist them through a very challenging year. Through the generosity of Old Grammarians, last year’s Year 12 students received additional mentoring and support and were able to achieve fantastic learning outcomes. I am pleased to advise that Ewen Nevett was re-elected and Julie Laughton elected as joint Vice Presidents of the Association, while Lorraine Austin was elected to continue in the roles of Secretary and Treasurer.
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Incoming BQOGA President, Tom Hunt (2012) with outgoing President John Taylor (1967) and Headmaster Adam Heath
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