OLD GRAMMARIAN AND COMMUNITY NEWS

Tegan Hamilton at work in a glass studio. Picture, Dan Wix

Daniel Ferguson (2016) and Tahlia Bruce (2015) have announced their engagement. Tahlia has graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Agricultural Science. Daniel volunteered to support one of our Year 12 students during COVID in 2020. Daniel is also the Founder of the HelpingGroup, a not-for-profit organisation focused on creating social impact initiatives to uplift the quality of life for people nationally, and beyond the Australian borders.

James Gribble (2006) married Sarah Ipsen in December 2020 at Scrub Hill. James and Sarah are currently residing in Ballarat and James is a practising Architect. Tegan Hamilton (2003) recently appeared in series two of the Netflix series ‘Blown Away’, a reality program pitching ten glassblowers against each other in a competition to produce outstanding sculptural and practical works. The Courier featured an article on Tegan at the time and Tegan credited Grammar's long-serving art teacher Rob Hurley with sparking her interest in art and ceramics, initially. In the article, Tegan also mentions Old Grammarians Christine Atkins (2004) and Nick Doran Adams (2009) who have both pursued careers as glass artists – maybe an OG Glass Art exhibition is in the works! Tegan Hamilton (2003), Christine Atkins (2004) and Nick Doran Adams (2009) have all pursued careers as glass artists – inspired by a wonderful Ballarat Grammar Art and Design program.

The McNaul family, Shane, Lyn, Fraser (2006), Teigan (2008) and Paige (2010) McNaul started growing the ancient grain Teff, on their family farm six years ago. The farm is based in the southern Riverina of NSW, which traditionally grows crops such as rice, wheat and barley but the McNauls innovatively branched out to become Australia’s first commercial growers of Teff. They have since developed two brands, Outback Harvest and Teff Tribe, which have a gluten-free, health and environmentally conscious consumer following. A great Old Grammarian family agribusiness! Check out their websites outbackharvest.com.au or tefftribe.com. au to find out more about this innovative business and their products.

David Perrin (1989) has relocated to Castlemaine and rejoined the BQOGA Committee. He is busy pursuing his historical projects. Lucy Stephan (2009) is busy training to compete for Australia in Rowing at the Tokyo Olympics planned for July/August this year. Lucy won the Victorian Female Athlete of the Year last year which was a pretty amazing feat after great success at the World Championships in 2019. We wish Lucy all the best for Tokyo!

Four of our 2008 Old Grammarians along with two university friends this year embarked on an incredible kayaking journey to raise funds and awareness for charities Wheels in Motion and Rare Cancers Australia, travelling all the way across Bass Strait! Ben Wilkie, Richard Martin, Fred Coleridge, Kieran Paton and team had just completed their journey from Victoria to Tasmania at the time of publishing, and had raised in excess of $30,000. You can find out more about their journey by checking out @straityakers on Instagram or support their fundraising at the link: https://gofund.me/ba93c830 Jess Whelan (2015) has completed her Law degree and is undertaking practical legal training at a criminal and family law firm in Bendigo. Jessica acted as a Grammar Guru and was helping a Ballarat Grammar student during COVID-interrupted 2020.

Chloe Whelan (2012) and her partner welcomed their first baby, Theo, in December, 2020, after completing her Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) in March of last year.

Strait Yakers

"24 days, 350km and approximately 348,000 paddle strokes later we arrived at the beautiful Musselroe Bay. We were relentlessly challenged by the Bass Strait and have worked together as a group to make safe decisions and support each other whilst having a heap of fun along the way.

Massive thanks to all our friends and family who have supported our ambition to do this, and to everyone who has generously donated to our partner charities Wheels In Motion and Rare Cancers Australia."

- @straityakers on Instagram

Sports Teams 1956 with Norma Crabbe as Sports Captain Rear: R. Strickland, J. Haymes, L. Gould, N. Hawker, P.Cornell, B. O’Neill, N. Chequer. Centre: S. Taylor, F. Davidson, L.Stephens (Vice-Capt.), N. Crabbe (Captain), J. Muntz, M. Morcom, E. Hall Front: M. Bowen, M. Blakely, R. Menhennet, J. Alison, A. Edward. Queen’s CEGGS Prefects 1944 – Gwynnyth Bromilow (Oddie) second from left at rear Rear: B. Lancashire, G. Oddie, J. Sargeant, J. Barry Front: B. Smith, B. Ludbrook, E. Lawrie (School Captain), B. Fettell.

Marilyn Vincent

DEATHS:

We pass our sincere condolences to former staff member Margaret Adams and family on the passing of Margaret’s husband, Ken Adams, father of Rodney (1978), Jayne (1979), Carolyn (1981), Andrew (1983), and Sue (1985), and a loving grandfather and great grandfather. Margaret was a dedicated helper and Manager of the School canteen for many years from 1974 through to her retirement in 2006.

Past staff member John Barnes sadly passed away in Mildura in November 2020. John was the School Marshal in the 1980s and his wife, Cheryl, worked in the School Library. Their daughters, Petrina (1990) and Tanya (1991) are Old Grammarians.

Gwynnyth Bromilow (Oddie, 1944) passed away recently. She spent nine years as a student at Queen’s CEGGS. A significant student leader, she was a Prefect in 1943 and 1944, and in 1944 she was Captain of Boarders, House Captain of Queen’s House, Missionary and Red Cross Committee Secretary and a member of the Sports Committee. She obtained passes in Matriculation English Literature, European History and Biology.

Carol Cousins passed away recently; she was the wife of Geoff, who joined the staff in 1980 and was Director of Music from 1981 to 1983. Carol and Geoff were in charge of Woodbridge House from 1981 to 1983.

Alan R. Eddy passed away on 27 November in his 92nd year. He contributed greatly to the School, serving as Chairman of the Coordinating Committee for the amalgamation of Queen’s C.E.G.G.S and Ballarat C.E.G.S and as the inaugural Chairman of the School Council of Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School. Alan was a most astute gentleman with a generous disposition. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Alan’s wife, Nell, to their son, Timothy (1973), daughter, Elizabeth (1975) Molesworth, and to all family members.

Denis Morton (1974) passed away unexpectedly on the 14 February. Son of David (1947, deceased) and Natalie, brother of Jeni (1976), John (1978) and Lynne (1981), and uncle of Holly Burton (2006). Denis leaves his wife Helen, three children, Emma, Christopher and David, and six grandchildren, and an extensive network of family and friends. Jeni wrote, Denis was a larger than life character with a wicked sense of humour who spent most of his adult life providing strength to people navigating through their most challenging life experiences. His lasting legacy will be the love of nature he instilled in his grandchildren and the unconditional support and guidance he gave to many.

Norma Parker (Crabbe, 1960) passed away in February 2020. Norma started at Queen’s in 1952, completing her Intermediate Certificate in 1955 and Leaving Certificate in 1956. She held a number of leadership positions at the School: House Prefect, School Probationer, Sports Captain and House Captain of Queen’s House in 1956. Her love of sports was clear, being part of the following sporting teams: First XI 1954 – 1956; First IX 1954-1956; First VIII 1954 -1956; First VII 1954-1956. She was awarded House Colours in 1954, School Colours in 1955 and was part of the M.A.G. Committee in 1956. David John Smith (1969), son of Padre Smith, passed away on 5 December 2020 in Camperdown. David was one of the four Smith brothers who attended the school between 1960-1972. He was living in Camperdown at the time of his death.

Marilyn Vincent, former administration staff member from 1984 to 2010, passed away recently. Many former Grammar parents will remember liaising with Marilyn to settle their School accounts.