As 2015 comes to a close and we welcome in 2016, we take a moment to reflect on the year that was. To see the OSA go from strength to strength has been inspiring. The Old Boys’ Weekend was once again a huge success. The new initiatives introduced by the OSA have proved popular, and increased the presence of the OSA in the community.
NATHAN QUARTERMAINE
President of the Old Southportonians’ Association
OLD SOUTHPORTONIANS’ ASSOCIATION
The mentoring program introduced in 2011 has continued to grow, with over 120 mentors on the database. We have seen an increase in the earlier engagement of younger Old Boys and also the benefits of providing career guidance to over 500 current students in Years 10, 11 and 12. Our first Young Old Boys networking night was a huge success based on a 98% ‘excellent’ rating from those that attended. This was truly a reflection on the calibre of the Old Boy and Business Community leaders that were generous enough to donate their time for the event. We intend to have a similar event in the 2016 calendar.
With the help from the School we will continue to promote the OSA/Parent Mentor Program for students to ensure the benefits of being a TSS student do not end once you leave the gates on Graduation Day.
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THE SOUTHPORT SCHOOL SOUTHPORTONIAN 2015
The Old Boys’ Weekend once again was a roaring success, with the years of 55, 65, 75, 85, 95 and 05 all well represented. With over 1000 registrations for the official events, the Old Boys’ Weekend continues to be the feature event in the OSA calendar. Further to the official functions, all the year groups held well-attended individual functions on the Friday night that were a great kick-off to the weekend. Judging by the feedback from the weekend’s attendees, the food, drinks and conversations were all thoroughly enjoyed.
Next year our focus will turn to the 56, 66, 76, 86, 96 and 06-year groups, with Old Boys’ Weekend being held on July 29-30. As usual this will coincide with the Generations Dinner on Thursday 28 and also the Foundation/ OSA McWhirter Cup Golf Day on Friday. Information on all events will be published early in 2016.
