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Creating the conditions for success
“BGS has been a pioneer and leader in providing an outstanding education, nurturing generations of young men to become thoughtful and confident leaders. Our Old Boys have given their lives in war for their country, led their chosen fields, and become global citizens who give back to their communities.” “As with life in general, there have been difficult times in the School’s history. There have been failures. We are a better place for the courage of abuse victims in coming forward. We cannot erase their hurt, but we will continue to support them.”
For 29 years, Howard Stack has led the Brisbane Grammar School Board of Trustees with distinction. His legacy as Chairman is defined by his desire for constant advancement and his passion for the School and its students. After leading BGS as School Captain in 1962, Mr Stack has continued to advocate for the institution for more than half a century.
Mr Stack drove many infrastructure projects: from the Middle School, the Indoor Sports Centre and development of the Northgate Playing Fields, to The Lilley Centre and renovated Tennis Centre. He was also instrumental in acquiring new land for the Outdoor Education program at Moogerah.
With the support of fellow Board members and the School’s leadership team, the list of accomplishments under his direction is extensive. They include capital works, community building, financial stability and a steadfast commitment to giving victims of abuse a voice.
The transformative STEAM precinct, a project he has described as the School’s most ambitious, will be the most significant visual representation of his time as Chairman. “The sciences and mathematics have always been at the core of what we provide at BGS,” Mr Stack said.
Reflecting on the School’s first 150 years, Mr Stack said he was proud to be part of such an engaged school community. “We can take pride in the successes of the Brisbane Grammar School community,” he said.
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