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BGS Business Breakfast

In April, Walkley Award-winning journalist and former BGS parent Hedley Thomas shared rare insight into his fascinating career at the BGS Community Business Breakfast.

More than 70 guests enjoyed a hot breakfast at the Grove Rooftop, where Hedley spoke about ethical journalism and his work at The Australian newspaper.

His podcast, The Teacher’s Pet, was a global success. The series eventually led to the conviction of Chris Dawson over the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson who disappeared in 1982.

“Training and experience as a journalist helps you get through the unavoidable conflict you face when telling a story, because you still have to emphasise that Chris at the time of recording, in the eye of the law, was presumed innocent,” Hedley told the crowd.

OBA Medal Recipient 2024

At the annual Foundation Day ceremony, the Old Boys’ Association announced Cameron McLeod ’88 as the winner of the 2024 OBA Medal.

The award recognises significant contributions made by Old Boys to the wider BGS community.

During his time at BGS, Cameron served as School Captain and was in the First teams for both Cricket and Rugby.

He has a long family connection to BGS, with his father, brother and son all attending the School.

After graduation, Cameron worked as a lawyer for much of his career until taking on his current position of Principal Official Visitor for Mental Health for the New South Wales Government.

He was appointed as OBA President in 2010, and was heavily involved at the School when his son attended. He still volunteers for the Moogerah Support Group.

Cameron said receiving the OBA Medal was an honour.

“The School gave me many great opportunities in my life, and I thought I could just pay back a little bit through volunteering.

“I feel I got more out of it than the School, as I thoroughly enjoyed it and had a great time.”

The School gave me many great opportunities in my life, and I thought I could just pay back a little bit through volunteering.