Old Boys

IT’S GOOD TO BE BACK

After a year relished on maternity leave, it’s great to be back in the chair, and re-join such a welcoming community. I am grateful to the fabulous team who took over in my absence, especially Tim Marshall, who was well and truly in the hot seat with a very busy year for the OBGS including not only the usual reunion schedule, but the Hall of Fame as well!

2023 is off to a wonderful start with some of our favourite events already held. On 15 February, the Pendennis Chapter joined our Founders Day Chapel service. This is always such a special event. Old Boys who left school over 60 years ago, join current students in St Andrew’s for this historical service honouring the founding of our School.

On 17 February the traditional Top Enders Harry Zachariah lunch took place and, despite the cricket being delayed due to the heat, the guests very much enjoyed a meal together, looking out over their beloved Crowther Oval, and a presentation by our Director of Sport Jack Joslin. Our Top Enders couldn’t believe how many sports are now offered compared to ‘back in their day’. Guests also included the Captain of BGS’ very first APS Cricket team in 1959, Peter Fergus (OB 1960).

And finally, on 24 February, our BGS ‘Generations’ photograph took place in the Quadrangle. Blessed with beautiful weather, we welcomed over 220 current students with their Old Boy fathers and grandfathers for this special event. It’s lovely to see the pride and pleasure Old Boys have when their sons follow in their footsteps.

I look forward to a year of bringing more Old Boys, young and old, together in a myriad of formats for their benefit and enjoyment.

Kate Birrell Alumni & Community Mananger