NEWS FROM GRAMMAR 2015

nEWS FROM
GRAMMAR
ISSUE 59
JUNE 2015
Grammar across
the generations
Co-captains converse Page 5
Launceston Church
Grammar School

Contents
From The Headmaster's Desk..................................3
BHOGA Report........................................................4
Writer in residence - Chris Haslam...........................4
Co-Captains Converse..............................................5
Pathways to Journalism............................................6
The Early Learning Centre........................................8
Learning Indonesian at Broadland..........................10
Gallipoli ANZAC Commemoration...........................10
A Chat with Bruce Fairfax.......................................12
Boarding House Dining..........................................13
Design and Technology..........................................14
Christmas Camp 2005-2014 – My Journey.............15
Glover Glory...........................................................16
Never Bored -
6 questions For Adam Mostogl (2005) to Ponder....17
Out & About...........................................................18
Nurture, Challenge, Inspire - Exhibition..................20
A Return School Visit From a WW2
Evacuee To Tasmania.............................................22
Elizabeth Street Chapter Reunion...........................24
'Little Grammar 1930-1970' Book Launch..............25
In Memoriam.........................................................26
Donald Ian Fraser -
A Grammar Connection From 1897........................26
Reunions...............................................................28
A Grammar Get Together For
World Teachers’ Day...............................................30
Father Son Success...............................................30
2015 Annual Fund.................................................31
Social Calendar 2015 ............................................32
Editorial Team
Pip Manson -
e: pmanson@lcgs.tas.edu.au
Margo Bastow -
Marketing and Communications Manager
e: mbastow@lcgs.tas.edu.au
Photography - Rob Burnett
Design - Direct Design
Printing - Foot & Playsted
Beauty and the Beast

From the
Headmaster’s Desk
Build your kids’
character,
don’t just give
them stuff!
Kindness, honesty and integrity -
these are ways of passing on lifelong values.
Headlines like the one above, which
accompanied an article I found in The Age
in February this year, really challenge me to
consider how we ensure such vital messages
are conveyed to our students.
I used the article as a basis for a talk I
gave at the launch of the new book, Little
Grammar 1930 -1970: our Formative Years
to an audience of over ninety ex Grammar
Preparatory School students. My aim was
to discuss lifelong values and how we form
them. The talk drew parallels between the
benefits of an early childhood education
from a past, perhaps more innocent era
and the ways we now address this vital task
in the learning programmes of our very
youngest learners. These are easy words
to think and write but not half as easy to
successfully enact. Yet we know that the
essential concepts remain the same. Early
Learning is a vital time for growth and skills
acquisition for expanding and inquisitive
minds. Features such as imagination, play,
fun, physical activity, singing, music, nature,
and writing speaking and reading still play as
much a part as they ever did.
What has changed is the media driven
context in which our youngest students now
have to seek their place in the world. A quick
sample of the recent newspapers tells us
about the scourge of radicalisation, drugs in
sport, epidemics of violence against women
and the drug ice, children held in detention
and the local challenges for young people
getting a start in work in our regional city.
As contemporary educators it is essential
that we help young learners to form strong
and enduring values, to develop lasting
character traits for them to apply in the
way they live their lives. The Age article
suggested three essentials of a worthy values
education: a sense of value or dignity, a
sense of meaning, and a sense of belonging.
These traits are found in great abundance
among the various generations of Broadland
and Grammar alumni.
On June 15 this year we celebrate the
school's 169th birthday and thus begin the
school’s 170th year of unbroken operation.
This is a significant milestone when we look
forward to celebrating the life and vitality of
our school, of reminding ourselves of the
essentials of an education of substance and
we make wise plans as we seek to serve the
needs of future generations of Grammar
people.
Stephen Norris
Headmaster
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BHOGA
report
Writer in
residence-
Chris Haslam
Dear Broadland friends,
It has been a privilege to have been shown a number of scrap books
over the past few months, some of which have been returned after
copying and some donated to the Memorabilia Room collection.
There are two albums, where photos and stories have been passed
down through the family of Louisa Fitzpatrick, and another compiled
whilst at school by Liz Colman (Henderson). These contain recipes,
invitations, letters, and newspaper cuttings. Old, musty, moth and
rodent riddled pages, but such a joy to hold in your hand.
The discovery of the ‘Broadland House folder’ at the Launceston Library
uncovered a collection that Mary Dent (Wilson) had researched and
collated whilst working at the library in the 60’s.
The collection of newspaper cuttings, tells the history of Broadland from
the earliest report of the Manley family in 1833 on the Patterson Plains
property, the Heads of ‘Ladies Schools’ in Launceston to Broadland’s
close in 1983. Mary’s personal story of the war years whilst a boarder at
Broadland, is also included.
We are certainly indebted to Mary who without the aid of a computer
took it upon herself to compile another little piece of Broadland history.
So in this vein I ask you to think about your time at school, we all have
a story – and without you ‘STORIES FROM THE PAST’ – memories of
Broadland cannot be written. The closing date is the 17th December
2015 and we look to a small publication in 2016.
BENEFACTOR
Thank you Mrs Ann Fysh (Sherwin) for your recent contribution towards
the Broadland Old Girls Association, significantly boosting our account,
helping towards ongoing LCGS School scholarships.
Details of reunion events and Memorabilia Open Days are contained in
the Alumni section on the school website and in the LCGS E-Newsletter.
Dona Bradley (Drake)
President BHOGA
Phone 03 6334 7263
email: kevendona@bigpond.com
An English teacher in both origin and profession, writer in
residence Chris Haslam’s sunny smile and positive energy have
stimulated students’ literary thinking and output at Grammar.
Here for a month, Chris worked with students in the English
Literature class, extension students and a Grade 10 English
class who are studying the poetry of World War 1. A prolific
writer and publisher of seven books including five volumes of
poetry, Chris felt very welcome at Grammar and is impressed
by the students’ creativity. He has visited Australia thirty five
times, with seven crossings of the Tasman to visit the Norris
family- a link from his teaching time at Stowe with Stephen
Norris. Discovering more of Tasmania and its literature, not least
its colourful spectrum of poets has been a particular joy to him.
He has been much cheered by the warmth of his students’
responses here- a feature that has also applied to his work in
the Junior School. Chris has now returned to England to write
something new gleaned from his merry sojourn in Launceston.
“For the rest of my Life”
– a poem by Chris Haslam
From a new international
An old hockey stick,
Once destined for an African township,
but missing the plane.
So, with Tom’s warm approval,
I gave it to Alfie,
On February half term day
Under English grey cloud.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2015
Memorabilia Open Days Omagh
Broadland Campus - 4 August, 1 September and 3 November -
Tuesday 11.30am to 2.30pm
BHOGA Luncheon – Melbourne Branch
Saturday, 28 November, Venue to be advised
Broadland Annual Service of Holy Communion and Breakfast
Thursday, 10 December LCGS Chapel 7.30am
We’d been playing back-garden football,
Alfie in goal,
grass scudded on its journey to mud.
I held the stick to him:
He paused,
reached out his hand
For a moment to take it,
fixed me with treasure-blue eyes,
‘For the rest of my life?” he asked.
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Co-Captains Converse
2015 Co-Captains Shaye Davies and Harry Fawcett write about each other.
SHAYE
Shaye Davies first came to Launceston Church Grammar in
2009, previously attending Star of the Sea primary school
in George Town. During Shaye’s time at school, she has
participated in many different activities including debating and
public speaking, School productions, Senior Vocal Ensemble,
netball, soccer and rowing. Shaye was also Design Editor for
the 2014 Launcestonian. Shaye’s favourite part of school is
her involvement in 1st Girls’ Soccer and the school’s drama
department. Some of her favourite memories include winning
the State Rock Eisteddfod in 2011, Grade 9 Mt Cameron camp
and Grade 7 and 8 Challenge Weeks. However, Shaye’s most
valuable experience was travelling to the Western Front in 2013
as part of the Frank Macdonald Memorial Prize. As advised by
her History and English teachers, Shaye entered the competition
by writing a 1000 word essay about the Anzac Legend. Shaye,
alongside five other students from the state, travelled to Belgium
and France as part of the competition where they visited many
war sites and partook in services. Shaye has had some incredible
experiences thanks to Grammar and she feels honoured to
spend her last year as co-captain of the school where she can
give back to the school that has given her so much.
HARRY
Harrison Fawcett (Harry) began his time at Launceston Church
Grammar School in 2004. He and his family had just made the huge
move from Sydney. From Harry’s time at Grammar he has trialled
a huge variety of activities including rowing, public speaking and
auctioneering just to name a few – but he found his main passion
was for the performing arts. He has been involved in most aspects of
the drama department for as long as his studies permitted, however
took his final year off in Year 12 to focus on his academic passion
for science. Having just completed another successful season of
production it is with much trepidation that this year will be his last
at the school. Grammar has provided many opportunities to spread
Harry’s wings, and he was humbled to accept the role of school
co-captain to conclude his time at Grammar. Grammar has fostered
his approach to leadership, and he takes pride in representing the
school in a formal capacity. He enjoys all aspects of school and
views his Grammar experiences positively. Grammar has been a
momentous part of his life and it will be bitter-sweet for him to say
farewell.
By Shaye Davies
By Harry Fawcett
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page 5

Pathways to journalism
Former Grammar students and now ABC journalists,
George Roberts (1998) and Lucy Barbour (2003) share their journeys.
George Roberts
I think I'm lucky enough to
have one of the best jobs.
Being a journalist allows
you to meet presidents,
celebrities, to question
prime ministers, and
witness first-hand major
news events. On the
downside you also witness
grief, devastation and
disaster but there's never a
dull moment. It has given
me experiences I'll never
forget.
Last year, I was working long hours on the Indonesian Presidential
inauguration and was growing tired. That night, still working, I
thought, "Gee I wish I was in bed," and then I realised, "Hang on,
you're at the Presidential Palace, with the President, on his first night
as leader of the world's fourth largest country. This is cool!"
So how did it happen? Well, becoming a foreign correspondent was
a combination of luck, hard work and carefully following the advice
of some great mentors. It took me a while to realise it's what I really
wanted to do with my life.
When I was at school I wanted to be a journalist but didn't really
think, “a boy from Launceston" could crack the media game, so I
enrolled in Arts and Law instead,
After flunking some subjects and dropping out of Law (from a
combination of immaturity and disinterest) I had a "quarter life crisis"
and went into sales, marketing and business development, while
still studying marketing and journalism. In my final semester at the
University of Tasmania I was allowed into a course that had limited
places available: Radio Journalism. I loved it. The course was great
because it was hands on. I was hooked.
George with villagers in Rawagede Java
At the end of the course a job came up with triple j, doing short arts
pieces. The uni was asked to recommend a few students who might
be suitable. Somehow I was lucky enough to get it. It paid $100 a
fortnight for one story.
To get into journalism most people have to do volunteer or unpaid
work so you can build a "show reel" or "portfolio". So I did a segment
on Edge radio on the art scene in Hobart and got work experience at
WIN TV. On day two at WIN I did a "package", or story, for that night's
news.
"Well, we'll have to start paying you if you're getting stories on the
news," I was told. I couldn't believe my luck.
After about three months of casual weekend work I was offered one
month of full time work at the ABC. I knew this was worth the risk,
so took it. One month turned into three, to seven, to ten. I knew
I needed to get to the Sydney newsroom to be noticed. I applied
for triple j news, because the position was based in the Sydney
newsroom, right next to the national ABC editors. Once in Sydney I
was able to pitch radio current affairs stories and eventually get some
TV stories. The rest, they say is history.
I went on to be Western Sydney reporter and then a political reporter
in Canberra, before being offered a six week fill in posting in Jakarta
in 2011.
It was a baptism of fire. About three asylum seeker boats sank during
that time, one left 215 people dead. It was also when the "Bali Boy",
an Australian teenager was on trial for buying marijuana.
It was busy but fun and I loved working in Indonesia, so when the
job came up six month later I went for it. For nearly three years I've
enjoyed the challenge of running an international bureau with more
than ten staff, learning a new language and culture and working from
the field.
One of my friends who works for a major newspaper says he's never
seen journalists work as hard as ABC reporters do now.
George with Ban Ki Moon
page 6

There used to be dedicated radio and TV reporters. Instead we now
have multiple platforms to file for: radio and TV News, radio and
TV current affairs, Online, ABC News 24, local and national radio
live crosses, and even twitter. The latter is often the best way to get
breaking news across, especially when you're in a situation where
you can't get away and record a radio report.
If someone asked me to sum up my job I'd say: there's never a dull
moment in journalism. If you're thinking of it as a career, go for it, but
be up for a challenge and hard work. You'll have some great stories
to tell your friends.
Lucy Barbour
George with David Frost
The pathway to my job
as political producer for
the 730 programme has
included everything from
avocado farming, travel
writing in Asian jungles
and even a stint helping
to manage a homeless
choir. University, travel and
some rather quirky jobs
eventually led me to the
ABC, where I worked for
Andrew Denton on Enough
Rope before venturing
out on my own into freelance food writing and community radio. My
first attempt on air was a rudimentary food podcast that explored
topics like sustainable fishing, raw milk cheese and how to make
the world’s best cocktail. Ironically, pouring drinks in a bar was what
supplemented my income as a self-employed journalist at the time.
One year later, much to my excitement, I was employed by ABC
Rural radio. Equipped with a microphone, camera and my brother’s
rusty Subaru, I worked across regional Victoria, reporting on
everything from bird flu outbreaks to biodynamic wines and even
a talking camel (I’m not joking). After 18 months, I was offered the
position of rural radio reporter with ABC Canberra. From there, I
moved to Parliament House to work as the department’s political
reporter and spent my days chasing Barnaby Joyce up and down the
corridors. Late last year I was offered the role of political producer
for Sabra Lane on 7.30. My first week in the role coincided with the
leadership spill motion, so there wasn’t much time to ‘settle in’.
Lucy in radio
Lucy and Jules 7.30
Each day I’m awake by 6am to catch the early headlines, read
the newspapers and try to squeeze in a run. By 9am, we’ve
pitched a story idea on our daily conference call, and then we start
researching, interviewing and writing. A huge amount of work goes
into a short television package. Our coverage this year has included
the scrapping of major policies like the GP co-payment and university
deregulation, as well as a recent exclusive on Australia’s mental
health services. Often stories break late in the day and we have to
change tack or drop our original piece altogether. If we’re not filing,
we’re ‘digging’, uncovering important stories that deserve to be told.
We usually clock off after 7:30pm. Parliamentary sitting weeks are
incredibly busy - full of intrigue, whispers and networking. The night
we filed a story at 7:29pm was a little unsettling, but working to
deadlines has become second nature.
Journalism isn't glamorous. It can be incredibly hard work but
storytelling is addictive and I'm loving the journey.
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The Early Learning Centre
The joy of learning is very evident in the Early Learning classes at Launceston Church Grammar School.
The sounds of laughter, wonder and joy emanate from our classrooms.
The joy of learning is very evident in the Early Learning
classes at Launceston Church Grammar School. The sounds
of laughter, wonder and joy emanate from our classrooms.
We currently have four classes of three and four year olds, working
with a dynamic staff team, lead by Mrs Susie Bennett. Our core
business is to introduce children to life at school in a nurturing,
caring and vibrant environment. Our classrooms are located in the
historic E. L. Street and Omagh Buildings and they are warm, inviting
and stimulating learning spaces.
Thanks to the work of our Facilities Management
Committee, these learning areas have been part of
an ongoing re-development programme. New toilets,
fencing, storage sheds, office, kitchen area and
shade sails have been completed during the past
two years.
The learning programme is child-centred, play oriented
and inspiring. The national Early Years Learning
Framework provides the scaffold for our work.
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We have high expectations, particularly in
relation to knowing and understanding our
children.
Working in genuine partnership with our parents is very
evident in the Early Learning area and there is a strong
sense of community. Establishing quality relationships with
our families is of the utmost importance.
One year ago the School became registered as a
Child Care Rebate and Benefit provider. This has
had a significant impact on the Early Learning
section of our School. As a result during 2014 we
increased from three to four classes. For 2015 our
enrolments are closed and we now have a waiting list.
The work undertaken in the Early Years part of our School is critical
in providing a strong foundation for our students' future years at
Launceston Church Grammar School.
These children will be the School's valedicts of 2029!
Jane King
Head of Junior Campus
Susie Bennett
Emily Noden
page 9

Learning
Indonesian at
Broadland
At the Junior Campus, for the
first time, we now teach Bahasa
Indonesia from Early Learning
to Year 6.
Gallipoli ANZAC
Commemoration
Last year I entered the Anzac Centenary Competition
and was lucky enough to be chosen as one of the seven
Tasmanian students to visit Turkey and represent
Tasmania at Gallipoli for the Centenary of the landing.
Our programme is coordinated by Ibu Umi Quor,
who has made a major contribution to the teaching
of Indonesian over many years. To support our work
in this area we have been very privileged to be one
of 16 Schools in Australia to be part of the Australia-
Indonesia BRIDGE Project.
We arrived in Istanbul on the 17th April and spent a wonderful few days
visiting famous sites such as Hagia Sofia, the Grand Bazaar and the Topkapi
Palace. I was so amazed by the history and beauty of the city and it was
fascinating to see such a different way of life.
The project involves teachers from schools in Australia
and Indonesia working and learning in partnership
together.
During Term One we were very fortunate to have Pak
Jakta and Ibu Eti from Yogyakarta stay with our host
teachers; Mrs Jude Coombe and Ms Laura Watts
for two weeks. The contribution they made to our
School was invaluable. Our children enjoyed learning
about Indonesian music and dance, making puppets
and cooking traditional Indonesian food. We are very
excited as later in the year two of our teachers will also
visit Indonesia.
We look forward to this being a very special and ongoing
connection with the SDN Percobaan 2 School in
Yogyakarta in Java, Indonesia.
page 10

After some lovely days in Istanbul we headed to Gallipoli. We visited
important military sites such as Plugges Plateau, the Sphinx, John
Simpson’s grave, Lone Pine and Shrapnel Valley. We also went to the
ruins of Troy and the Cimenlik naval museum. At Anzac Cove I was
chosen to lay a wreath which was an incredible honour and one I
shall never forget.
The Dawn service was very emotional and thought provoking. It was
a humbling experience to be on the shores of Anzac Cove, 100 years
after the landing by ANZAC forces and then later beside the pine tree
at the Lone Pine Ceremony.
After an emotional week in Gallipoli we travelled back to Istanbul and
visited the Blue Mosque, the Artas Bazaar, the Chora Museum, the
Suleymaniye Mosque and had a very sad last meal together before
we returned home.
An ex-army officer named Colonel David Greilson travelled with us.
He gave us some final advice that I would like to share with you. He
told us that if we ever hear anyone saying “let’s go celebrate Anzac
Day”, that we should quietly say that celebrate is the wrong word.
We do not celebrate that dreadful war or the ones that followed,
we commemorate and quietly reflect on and respect the soldiers
sacrifice.
When I first won this competition I was completely unaware of the
fantastic experience I would have. I had no way of knowing the close
friendships that would form between the Tasmanian group and the
Canberra group with whom we travelled. I was not prepared for the
intense emotions I would feel at Anzac Cove. Photos can only show
so much but actually standing and looking at the steep cliffs the
ANZACs were faced with gave me an even deeper respect for the
soldiers and a bigger understanding of the tragedy of war. I am so
lucky to have had the opportunity to go on this trip as I have learnt so
much about both the history of Turkey and WW1 and gained so many
close friendships that I hope will last me my whole life.
Rachel Gregory
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A Chat with Bruce Fairfax
….Pip Manson had the pleasure of spending time with Bruce Fairfaxa
well-respected and inspirational teacher who has been a member of staff for 26 years.
Bruce did not set out to be a teacher. He initially studied Arts/Law
at Sydney University but quickly realised I could do more good if I
worked with young people than bury myself with law.
Employed by Headmaster Christopher Strong for whom he had great
admiration, Bruce came to Grammar in 1988 as Director of Studies.
During his busy and active time at School, he has also been Acting
Head of English, Head of the Senior Campus and Deputy Principal.
Presently he is working with senior students teaching English
Literature and supporting students undertaking Student Directed
Inquiry.
Recently awarded life membership to the Tasmanian Debating
Union, Bruce has fostered a love of the written and spoken word, not
only through his teaching but involvement in the debating and public
speaking programmes at school. He has also supported students
involved in the Lions Youth of the Year and Model United Nations
and other youth leadership programmes. Somehow Bruce also found
time to be involved in orienteering, athletics, rowing and netball, as
well as directing several musical productions.
Two cherished memories: signing up Christopher Strong to be
Assistant Director when we were performing Pirates of Penzance….
After a performance of Camelot, when a visiting audience member
commented on driving along the East Tamar Highway and seeing the
flag flying above the illuminated clock tower and the school standing
out like a beacon of hope in a new world. The magic of this glorious
musical had taken hold even before they reached the school and
learned that King Arthur was being played by the school captain!
That same captain Aiden Morrison’s comments about Bruce are
revealing… I think Bruce was much more like the composer and in
many ways a conductor of my educational experience…and …From
what might appear to be a cacophony of conflicting events, activities
and agendas going on in the school, Bruce could hear a symphony
of education that was challenging, inspiring, and stimulating in the
extreme.
As a result of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Bruce has
stepped away from leadership roles in the school and is enjoying
teaching and an involvement in curriculum planning. His focus has
always been on the students of the school.
He thinks that; what matters is love and commitment to young
people and that school is a place for learning what you can be. I love
the students and I try to listen to them and find the things that are
going to be important in their lives and encourage them to pursue
the good …Students understand themselves and the world and wish
to contribute …Those of us privileged to be their teachers have an
awesome responsibility as we seek to live out our promise to nurture,
challenge and inspire those in our care.
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Boarding House Dining
The dining room in the Boarding House echoes of the past.
A large brick fire place, honour boards and historical photographs,
polished floors, well-worn wooden benches and buffed tables have
been witness to a multitude of students across the generations;
eating. The importance of food and the quality of the meals served
can not be underestimated in students’ minds. Most ex-students
recollections of the Boarding House involve food. There have been
some horror stories of food and fruit rationing, trying to hide mushy
food in pockets to avoid eating it, of learning to ‘like ‘tripe so you
could feel full and of competitions seeing who can flick butter patties
onto the ceiling.
Today tells a different story.
The Strickland family have been managing the kitchen since 2011.
Maree runs the tuck shop and helps in the kitchen at busy time.
Daughter Danielle is the kitchen hand and there is casual help at
nights and during the weekends. But the kitchen domain is Darryl
Strickland’s.
Darryl caters for around 65 diners. This includes boarders, Gappies
and boarding house staff.
A day in the dining room begins with a continental breakfast with two
hot options – perhaps pancakes or baked beans. Hungry boarders
are offered a hot meal for lunch and a salad bar. In the evening,
diners have the option of two dishes and a vegetarian meal. Students
with special dietary needs are also
catered for, whether it is gluten free or
celiac free. The International students
are looked after for with rice and noodles
being offered most nights. Many students
come back for seconds.
Darryl’s philosophy is ‘fresh is best’. He
ensures meals are well balanced and
follows dietary guidelines. Butter chicken,
Mongolian lamb or themed Mexican
nights are popular with the students.
The boarders are very appreciative.
“They are a fantastic group of students.
I am here because of the kids. If they are
happy, I am happy.” He runs an open
kitchen so they feel it is theirs. – They are
not afraid to ask for extras.
Darryl says the garbage bin is an
indicator of what is popular.
Whilst the dining room is etched in history the
food served today is appealing and appetising.
And the boarders’ favourite ingredient? Chocolate!
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Design and Technology- 2015
The Design and Technology curriculum has changed dramatically since I attended secondary school in the 1980s.
Once referred to as ‘Manual Arts and Technical Drawing” these courses focused purely on skill accusation,
preparing students for a trade future.
The Design and Technology curriculum has changed
dramatically since I attended secondary school in the
1980s. Once referred to as ‘Manual Arts and Technical
Drawing” these courses focused purely on skill accusation,
preparing students for a trade future.
Although the development of practical skills is still a major
part of what we teach today, our focus is much broader
as we adopt a design based approach to all teaching
areas. No longer do classes all undertake the same ‘set’
project, but rather are challenged, through a design brief,
to consider and develop solutions of their own. They then
manufacture their design and evaluate its effectiveness.
We still have classes which could be making occasional
tables, but the difference is that instead of having twenty
identical tables students are producing unique pieces
which they have designed themselves, to meet their own
individual needs; developing not only practical skills and
knowledge but also design and problem solving skills which
are relevant in such a wide range of professions.
Technology has brought about countless changes to materials,
processes and equipment. Computers have impacted greatly in the
area of design with a wide range of modelling programs available.
However, the introduction of 3D printers has advanced this even
further. Our students are now able to not only virtually model their
ideas but can now print their solutions in ABS plastic, enabling
them to test and evaluate their designs thoroughly. The technology
department now has four 3D printers which have become a key
element of our Computer Aided Design and Engineering courses.
Recently we added further to our technology programmes with the
purchase of a new laser cutter. Once again, driven by computer
software, this machine cuts to a tolerance of 0.01 of a mm and is
able to cut a wide range of materials from wood, plastics, material,
leather, ceramics and glass, enabling our students to be introduced
to the world of Computer Aided Manufacturing. This machine is
already being used in many of our courses including Computer Aided
Design, Technology, Craft and Engineering classes.
We are a society of consumers. Everything from our cars, homes and
everyday items must be designed, manufactured and maintained.
Design and technology subjects are therefore essential in preparing
our children for the future. Whether that be for vocational training
in a wide range of professions to developing life skills and leisure
pursuits which help us maintain our homes or give us satisfaction
and enjoyment. I know the skills and problem solving that this
subject develops has helped me in my life and will help prepare our
children for the future.
Nick Hansson
Head of Technology
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Christmas Camp 2005-2014 –
My Journey
I feel fortunate to say I have been involved with the Grammar Christmas camp since its
inception in December 2005 and have been privileged to oversee and help the camp grow over the past 10 years.
To me Christmas camp is the one activity
throughout the year where I can simply enjoy
and soak up the camaraderie of the camp
and celebrate the wonderful young people,
giving of their time so freely to offer another
child a weekend of fun and relaxation.
To witness the bond that develops almost
instantly is truly amazing and is often life
changing for both our Grammar students
and their guests. A quote from one of our
students said, “I quickly realised my child
was not a child with special needs, he was
just a child”, captures entirely the feel of our
camp. Camp is not about being different
or disadvantaged, it is about compassion,
caring, equality and love for other people.
It is truly one of the most uplifting and
rewarding weekends for all involved. Smiles
are everywhere and a feeling of happiness
permeates the entire camp weekend.
Of course camp does not happen without a
huge amount of planning and preparation
and I pride myself on successfully assisting
with 10 camps so far. Initially, I came on
board to provide administration support to
our Pastoral Dean, Allison Bassano who
was an inspiration to us all. Allison has
such a “can do” attitude and encouraged
us all to just give it a go. Every year we
Stephen Norris, Allison Bassano, Jenny Conti,
Carol Bennett celebrate 10 years of the GCC
continue to tweak certain aspects of camp
and continually strive for improvement but
on the whole our camp is a very safe and
welcoming environment. I have been camp
coordinator for the past seven years and
have relished the opportunity to be involved
but now feel it is time to hand over to
someone new to add a fresh perspective to
camp. Our Junior Chaplain, Elizabeth Poland
is taking over the coordinator role and she
will inspire many others to help, I am sure.
I have been blessed to meet amazing
families, students and volunteers over the
years and have many precious memories
that I will treasure. My involvement with
camp does not end here as I will continue to
assist for many years to come and can’t wait
for camp 2015 in December this year.
Carol Bennett
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Glover Glory
Former Head of Art Katy Woodroffe and current Art teacher James Walker,
both featured as finalists is this year’s prestigious Glover Prize exhibition.
A highly commended Glover finalist, James’ work evolved
from his lifelong interest in aircraft and the memories attached
to the Tasmanian landscape. As a boy James spent time at
Launceston Airport where his father worked for TAA. James
would wander over to the planes, sit in the cockpit and imagine
flying amongst the clouds. Another strong childhood memory
was travelling to Georgetown to visit his grandparents at Low
Head. He incorporated both memories into ‘Making Landfall:
An Eastern Connection’. The painting depicts a Boeing 727
making landfall above Low Head and tells a story of connecting
with places and the memories associated with them. The
painting was sold to a former employee of the airline who
connected with the piece.
As many readers will know since leaving Grammar and moving to Hobart
at the end of 2010, Katy is working full time as an artist. It has been a
dramatic and exhilarating change for her and she feels very lucky to
have encountered some exciting challenges during these past few years.
Highlights include an international winner’s exhibition “Beholding
Beauty” in Rome in 2013 and a solo exhibition at the Saffron Walden
Gallery in England last year. She also feels fortunate to have had work
in several international art fairs last year in places such as Stockholm,
Amsterdam, Hamburg, Battersea, Brussels, Milan, Dubai, Singapore
and Hong Kong - plus some miniprints exhibited in Spain, England and
France. She was also awarded a special prize at the Lessedra World
Print Annual in Bulgaria.
Working as a sign writer and eventually for Qantas; at 35
James changed career paths and studied for a Bachelor of
Contemporary Arts. He worked at Grammar in the Drama and
Art department while completing his Bachelor of Education in
2011. Now James concentrates on teaching Art, Audio and
Contemporary Music. Painting is restricted to holidays but he
finds time to play in a band Electric Boogaloo and is President
of the Launceston Blues Club.
She felt honoured to have her work commissioned for the “Dreamlands”
survey exhibition at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery at the end of 2013
and for it to then to travel to the New Gallery in Launceston and to the
Rosny Barn in Hobart in 2014.
This year she has been busy with an exhibition and presentation at
Retrospect Galleries in Byron Bay in March, and a large solo exhibition,
“Inheritance”, at the Colville Gallery in April. An invitation to participate
in a residency and hold an exhibition, “The Crossing”, at the Art Vault
in Mildura in June provides another unexpected adventure for her and
husband John.
She loves meeting up with former students and particularly enjoys
visiting Poimena to keep in touch with her wonderful art colleagues.
Grammar is rightly proud of these two talented
artists.
page 16

Never Bored-
6 questions for
Adam Mostogl (2005)
to ponder
Wife Jessi and Adam on the stops of Yarralumla for the
Young Australian of the Year presentation
You are currently Tasmanian
Young Australian of the Year.
What are your duties?
It’s largely an honorary title more than anything, but it does give me additional
opportunities to share my passion and inspire others in the community. I’ve got
plenty of speaking opportunities coming up across the year on top of everything
else I do, and I look forward to representing the future of Tasmania.
How did your time at
Grammar prepare you for
your career pathway?
The broad range of experiences just armed me with skills that I constantly draw upon.
I bounce from education to business to marketing to community development, but at
the core are a group of skills that I began developing in school that have got me this far.
You have also just completed
your teacher training. Why?
You are a strong advocate
for innovation and Tasmania
in general. Where are we
heading?
In my business, over 1000 students have completed my illuminate nextgen Challenges
all across Tasmania, so getting a teaching degree was an important next step. I know
so many people who see value in the way that I teach, and now I have the opportunity
to go into schools as a teacher and share the same approach with schools, forever
changing learning in that community.
I really believe that the next step that Tasmania needs to take is within education.
Right now we have a large proportion of young people who are not employed, and that
could be because they are not work ready or motivated to enter the workforce. That’s
why I am so passionate about teaching innovation and entrepreneurship in schools
in Tasmania, because if a young person does not want to or can’t find a job, they can
start their own business and see what they can create. We all love the feeling of being
our own boss and working in our fields of expertise, so why not actively support young
people to do the same?
Does entering politics
appeal to you?
It does, but not the toxic side of the debate. I actually believe the community gathered
around a central issue with a vision for a better tomorrow can actually achieve far more,
which is why I enjoy being active in community groups that are leading the change.
Marriage, a baby due and
many work projects on the
go. Do you have any spare
time?
For those who follow me on Twitter (@adammostogl) you’ll know I commonly use the
hashtag #neverbored – because to me there are too many great things to be involved in
to not be involved in them. I’ve learned over time to be able to say no, but I’m blessed
that my passion is my business and that I’ve got a supportive wife who believes in all
that I do and constantly encourages me.
Proud to assist
Launceston
Church Grammar
School rowing
adventures.
#CrickAdventures
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Out & About
- former students achieving in their chosen fields
James Terry (Class of 2003) - Nuffield Recipient
Friends at Grammar always knew James, or ‘Spud’
was connected to the land and his career would
be in agriculture. On leaving school, James Terry
studied agriculture at Sydney University where he
was awarded the EJ Holtsbaum scholarship for
agriculture. He graduated with first class honours
in 2007.
After two years in Melbourne, working as an
agronomist for Elders and playing football with
the Casey Scorpions in the VFL James began
work with Momack Produce. Momack is a large
grower, packer and exporter of asparagus and other
vegetables. He is now a director of the company.
James also has a share in a farming partnership
growing asparagus. In 2014 James was awarded
the prestigious Nuffield scholarship to study the
economic sustainability of vegetable farming. He is
concerned that vegetable farming in Australia is not
viable and sustainable for business owners.
“My aim is to assist in ensuring the sustainability
of vegetable farming for future generations, to
achieve this we need to be able to grow produce
of the highest quality. Finding new growing,
harvest and packing techniques, along with
utilising mechanisation and advancing technology,
could save time and money.” James will visit the
Netherlands, USA, China, Mexico, Peru and New
Zealand during his studies.
Simon Wood (Class of 1994)
I began my LCGS experience in Kinder, in
the Log Cabin at the Mowbray campus, in
1980.
After amalgamation, I spent Grades 2-6 at
the Broadland House campus, returning to
the Log Cabin for Grade 7. For my entire
school life, except for my final year, I was
under the magnificent Headmastership
of the late Christopher Strong, of whom I
have the greatest admiration and fondest
memories.
Whilst not really academic, I thoroughly
enjoyed the sport and the emphasis on
outdoor education that Grammar affords
its students. I guess along with many, I still
think of the Grade 7 trip to Maria Island with
the happiest of memories.
I enjoyed tennis during my school years
but swimming was my chosen sport and
I thoroughly enjoyed putting my all into
it. I remember breakfast in the boarding
house of spaghetti on toast, after slogging
out a few kilometres in the Mowbray pool
with my team mates before the school day
commenced. In my final year I was made
vice-captain of the school and vice-captain
of swimming.
On the completion of my time at Grammar
I moved to Hobart and worked in our family
business. I dabbled in university, but found
the thrill of making a sale in the shop far
more exciting and was far better at selling
than studying!
In February 2001 whilst at the Launceston
Cup I was introduced by mutual friends
to my wife Zoe. We were married in April
2003 at the Grammar Chapel and had
the reception in a marquee on the lawn in
front of the pilot station at Low Head. We
now have 2 beautiful children, Lucy 7 and
Alexander 3, who both attend Broadland
campus. It’s wonderful taking our children
to my old school and seeing some of my
own teachers there, and classmates who are
also doing the school run with their children.
In November last year I was elected an
Alderman of Launceston City Council.
I had previously run for council some
10 years before, and have always been
interested in local government. My main
motivation for standing for council is that
I am proud of Launceston and proud to
be a Launcestonian, and I want to do
everything I can to see Launceston succeed.
I want our children to have the choice and
opportunities to remain here in the city and
state we all love.
I'm thoroughly enjoying my new role as
an Alderman. Twenty years in retail has
provided me with great training and the
ability to communicate with all people from
all walks of life.
My time at Grammar has taught me to be
strong, resilient and to never give up.
Jeremy Kode (Class of 2006)
Jeremy recently returned to live in Launceston. After
completing Grade 12 at Grammar, he followed a
career in hotel management and hospitality; studying
at the Swiss Hotel and Hospitality School in Adelaide.
His work in the hospitality industry has taken him
to Queensland and Spain, and the last four years
in Shanghai, China. Recently he returned home to
work on the family farm at Longford with his partner
Victoria. They are now preparing to open a new
business. Geronimo’s Aperitivo Bar and restaurant
is in the old Xerox building in Charles Street which is
due to open in July.
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Alex Frain (Class of 2004)
When I left school I had no idea what I
wanted to do, and after a year of teaching
English in China and working in outdoor
education I came around to studying
medicine. I didn’t get a perfect score and
hadn’t studied any science in Year 12, so I
did another science degree for a year before
I started – there are lots of options for getting
to your goal destination! While studying I
spent a month in Tarime in Tanzania with
Care for Africa, helping in the clinic and
seeing first-hand the differences between our
two health care systems and the great work
that Care for Africa does.
I’ve since started further training in obstetrics
and gynaecology and I think I have the best
job in the world – taking care of women at all
stages of life and helping new people into the
world. I hope to use this training to work in
disadvantaged communities in the future.
Seeing the hope and joy that surrounds the
birth of a child gives me occasion to reflect
on what I’m trying to achieve in my work.
Although the effect I can have as one doctor
may be important for my individual patients,
and although everyone thinks aid workers
are sexy, I’ve realised that as individuals we
can be much more effective by helping one
person at a time. I’d like to think I can save
the world, but realistically I can’t achieve
much alone – many problems that cause ill
health both here and overseas need largescale
systemic solutions. Why treat water
borne diseases one by one when you can dig
a clean well and prevent them? Because of
this, I’ve also been involved in organisations
like RESULTS Australia that work to end
extreme poverty. It doesn’t matter what
you do for a living, through advocating for
effective aid, sound climate change policies
and a long term focus for international and
environmental policies, there is great scope
for us all to make sure we leave a safe and
healthy planet for future generations.
Sam Morgan (Class of 2003)
Sam Morgan finished his veterinary degree last year,
graduating from Melbourne University. Sam was
awarded the prestigious Don Kerr Veterinary Student
Award, (academic achievement, and exceptional
commitment to cattle medicine) given to a final
year student who is selected from seven veterinary
schools throughout Australia. The first Tasmanian to
receive this award, Sam will be presented with the
accolade in May at the AVA Pan Pacific Conference
in Brisbane.
After taking a gap year and working in the Northern
Territory as a jackaroo and a cattle feedlot in NSW,
Sam studied for an Environmental Science degree
at the University of Tasmania. He then completed
his honours year. Sam undertook a post graduate
Doctor of Veterinary Science, where he graduated
with a distinction average. He is currently living
in Underwood and practising at the Scottsdale
Veterinary Clinic in Tasmania.
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‘‘
Nurture,Challenge,Inspire
Rob Burnett
‘‘
Bruce Fairfax 2015
A photographic exhibition that
acknowledged Launceston Grammar
community members who were
recognised as making valuable
contributions to the School.
Challenge
Inspire
Challenge
John Bailey
Allison Bassano
Dona Bradley
Nurture
Challenge
Inspire
Yvonne Cook
Challenge
Ewan Crawford AC
Nurture
Tom Dowling
Inspire
Bruce Fairfax Brian & Wendy Faulkner Christopher ‘Gus’ Green OAM
page 20

Nurture
Nurture
Challenge
Pip Manson Lesley Morris Louise Peters
Nurture
Inspire
Challenge
Jane Rogers Leanne Rossetto Sara Strong
Inspire
Nurture
Challenge
David Taylor Ken Whitton Tim Whyte
Challenge
Inspire
Nurture
Richard Wirsu Audrey Youl Christian Zantuck
page 21

A return school visit from a
WW2 Evacuee to Tasmania
In February, 72 years after he left, Mr Neil Wimberley
returned to the school which provided him with so many fond memories.
almost as good as fish and chips) …
The only difference in sport was Australian Rules instead of Rugger
…The School war cry was a new experience which I hadn’t met
before. I can still remember it.
Neil’s memories of school during his visit focussed on the Boarding
House- his home during term, his lessons, friends (he was in the
same year as Peter Sculthorpe and preparations for war.
Stephen Norris, Neil Wimberley, Sarah Wimberley, Amanda Crooks
Mr Wimberley, accompanied by his daughter Sarah, enjoyed the tour
of the school with Headmaster Stephen Norris and Development and
Alumni Officer Manager Amanda Crooks.
Neil was twelve and a half when he and his sister arrived in Tasmania
to be looked after by the Cameron family. After some time at the farm
to settle in to life in Australia, he began school as a Grade 8 boarder.
I went to Grammar in January 1941, aged just 13. School
seemed very similar to what I was used, and had expected, as
were living arrangements, discipline and food (except for saveloys
which I hadn’t met before, and hated, but I took to mutton birds,
I can recall digging air raid trenches along the hedge of the
Headmaster’s House (which were always full of water) of younger
masters and older boys enlisting, and a great interest being
taken in the cadet corps (especially when we were issued with
modern informs, instead of the previous Boer War kit, and Bren
and Owen guns replaced the First World War Hotchkiss machine
guns).
Staying at Grammar for three years until the end of Grade 10 in 1943
and aged 16, his father (against Neil’s wishes) arranged for him to
attend Geelong Grammar. He then enlisted in the British Army and
returned to the UK in January 1945. An incident filled return trip
eventually saw him reunited with his parents before he commenced
training. Neil continued in the army as an officer and after the war in
the Pacific had finished, served in many parts of the world. After 22
years he settled in Scotland. Many of his family members have since
visited Tasmania.
page 22

There is no doubt in my mind that spending my teen age years in
Australia had a great effect on my life, and I have much to thank
Tasmania, and Tasmanians, for all the friendship and help I received at
what could otherwise have been a traumatic experience; I wouldn’t have
missed it for anything. As my family know I look at it as my second home.
Following a tour of the Boarding House, Neil and Sarah enjoyed an afternoon
tea with Boys Boarding Captain, Tristan Jamson, Vice-Captain Kayden Hine
and Boarding House Master Terry Sheehan. While entertaining the students
with some fascinating memories of his time at Grammar, he also enjoyed
hearing about life as a boarder today.
Stephen Norris presented Neil with an Elizabeth Street Chapter tie and a
package of relevant publications at the end of the visit.
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Elizabeth Street Chapter Reunion
An Easter service, a tour of the campus and a lunch with old friends on a
warm autumnal day was the programme for 96 former students who had left
school for over 50 years. After chapel and a group photo, the members of the
Elizabeth Street chapter enjoyed a fine lunch. A display of memorabilia in the
Marriott Room which included the original Savigny bat caught the interest
of many of those present. Both the Headmaster and Chairman of the Board
spoke and presentation of ties were made. Memories of school were captured
on video. (*To access please see QR code on this page).
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with a camera. iOS users should
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will like QR Code Scanner Pro.
All of these apps are free to
download, and each one should
handle any standard QR code.
page 24

Book Launch
The launch of the book Little Grammar 1930-1970 was held in February at
the old school site in High Street. The book, written by Paul A C Richards
AM, tells the story of the Grammar Preparatory School. Research for the
book was undertaken by Christopher 'Gus' Green OAM and David Taylor. The
Headmaster, who brought a collection of marbles, spoke to an appreciative
audience. The Hon. Ewan Crawford AC gave a highly entertaining speech to
launch the book. Leather bound and hard cover books have already sold but
copies in soft cover are available from the School for $25.00.
To view a video montage of images from the book, access the *QR Code on
this page.
The Hon. Ewan Crawford AC
launching the book
Left to Right:
Alan Beecroft 1961
Robert McLean 1961
John Kitto 1962
Geoffrey Pask 1961
Paul Richards 1963
Tim Whyte 1961
Peter Clemons 1958
“I would like to pose an important question to you….Have you lost your
marbles or have you kept your marbles and do you have any marbles?
Indeed did you remember to bring your marbles today? “
page 25

In
Memoriam
Chisholm, Anthony Hugh Class of 1965
Dunstan, Brian John Class of 1952
Eckert (Cole), Elizabeth Ann Class of 1974
Fletcher, Richard Weld Class of 1959
Fraser, Donald Ian Class of 1932
Freeman, Ronald (Ron) Leslie Class of 1949
Freitag (Bridley), Helen Arndel Class of 1954
Gibbs (Phillips), Vera Havergil Class of 1938
Gollan, John L Class of 1959
Hind (Burns), Jennifer Clare Class of 1956
James, Elizabeth Helen Taylor Class of 1956
Jones (Field), Barbara Elaine Class of 1952
Kaminda (Coltheart),
Lynette Jean Class of 1976
Lillico, John Alexander Class of 1946
MacKinnon, Donald Michael Class of 1961
Matthews (Baker), Patricia June Class of 1943
Nobes (Young), Shon Class of 1946
Platt, James Campbell Class of 1954
Poxon, Richard John Class of 1955
Richardson, Brian Class of 1949
Richardson, Max Arthur Class of 1953
Robinson (Cooper),
Constance (Connie) Class of 1937
Robinson (Lillico), Mary Frances Class of 1940
Sculthorpe, Peter Joshua Class of 1945
Smith, Edward George Class of 1996
Sutton, David Bligh Class of 1952
Viney, Linda Louise Class of 1958
Von Stieglitz,
Charles David Henry Class of 1943
Wood (Prowse), Bronwyn Class of 1952
Lovell, Robert Class of 1952
DONALD IAN
FRASER -
A GRAMMAR CONNECTION
FROM 1897
THE LAST OF THE ORIGINAL
ELIZABETH STREET CHAPTER
Rosemary Harris - Former matron of the School
during the 1970s and 1980s
Whilst the School makes every effort to make
itself aware of the deaths of past students, it
sometimes happens that information is incorrect.
It is appreciated when advice is received on
the passing of former students so they can be
remembered.
The School regrets any distress such an omission
may bring to families and loved ones.
BORN March 12, 1915, the third child of Hugh and May (Irvine)
Hugh taught at Grammar from 1897 into the early 1950s, latterly as a maths tutor to
“the leading boys in Leaving mathematical subjects”. He was Acting Headmaster in
1928. Fraser House was named in his honour.
ATTENDED Grammar 1923 – 1931. Captain of Wilkinson House 1930/31, Prefect
1931. He was the last member of the original Elizabeth Street Chapter.
WORK He left school a week after his 16th birthday working at The Vacuum Oil
Company, the Alexander Patent Racket Company, P. O. Fysh & Co, and Electrolytic
page 26

Launceston Grammar Prefects 1931 The Gang –
after school at Punchbowl (1925)
L-R – G Knight, Tommy Fraser, Jack Cuff,
Harley Smith, John Gunn, Geoff Smith,
Don Fraser
… all still well-dressed in their school
uniforms!!
Father Hugh (1864 - 1957)
with Don and Tommy in Grammar uniform
at Inverell (25 High St) 1923
REFLECTIONS ON
A LIFE FROM A SIMPLER TIME
(extracts from the eulogy given by his son Ian)
Don (aged 2 yrs), sister Alison and
brother Hugh Jr (Tommy) 1917
Above top: Learning the game –
grandfather Fred Butterworth, Ian,
Don (Approx 1954)
Three generations of Frasers - Donald, Ian and David
Zinc at Rosebery while studying, then as an accountant
with Nestle in NSW before enlisting in the RAAF.
THE WAR YEARS He flew “ferry missions” via Gibraltar
to Malta, then, based on Malta, torpedo bombers before
being shot down in March 1943. He spent the remainder
of the war as a PoW in Stalag Luft III, playing a minor
role in what became known as “The Great Escape” and
taking part in The Long March in January 1945.
After the war, he was appointed Company Secretary of
the new Burnie Australian Titanium Products plant where
he remained, becoming Managing Director in 1967, until
his retirement in 1975.
FAMILY He and Joan lived on the North West coast
with children Ian (Grammar, 1959 – 67 and teacher
1988 – 2009) and Sue. Ian’s children, Jenni, Robyn
and David attended Grammar between 1988 and 1996.
In 2012 Don returned to Launceston where he re-lived
fond memories of growing up on High St and Windmill
Hill wandering the paddocks of Newstead with Cuffs and
Smiths and Gunns and Gees and Greens.
DIED March 14, 2015 aged 100 years … and 2 days
“Dad was a very simple man - as in uncomplicated – there was certainly
nothing simple-minded about him. Perhaps shaped by his depression
upbringing and years as a Prisoner of War, he had simple tastes, he enjoyed
simple pleasures, and always looked for the simplest way to do things.
The simple tastes?
- food!!! - fruit, chocolate, potatoes, chops…more chocolate
- money! He lived by the motto, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be”
- waste nothing – never throw anything away because it can always be
used again
And his simple pleasures?
- the outdoors – gardening and sport and simply walking
- sitting quietly, reading or listening to music puffing away at his pipe
- people of all sorts and from all backgrounds
He hated fuss, except if an attractive female was doing the fussing, and he
never swore, unless you count “Bloody oxalis” or “Blessed matches” when he
couldn’t light his pipe.
He was an ordinary man who lived an extraordinary life for an extraordinary
100 years. As such, he has lessons for us all - his capacity
- to take things in his stride
- to never dwell on past problems but always look forward to better,
happier times
- to treat people, even sometimes difficult people, with respect and grace
and humour,
- and to deal with life’s struggles in the same way.
And for allowing us to see the goodness and brightness and joy that he
brought into the lives of others – those who knew him hardly at all as well as
close family - just by simply being himself.”
page 27

BHOGA Communion Breakfast
reunions
Lyttleton Steet Chapter
Melbourne
Reunion
60 year reunion
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Class of 2004 - 10 Year Reunion
Class of 2009 - 5 year reunion
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A Grammar get together for
World Teachers’ Day
On World Teachers' Day, Friday October 31st, morning teas were held at 16 places around Launceston, in aid
of Care for Africa and the Christopher Strong Education Trust, which has been set up to train teachers
for Tarime, in Tanzania, where there are a great many pupils and a serious shortage of teachers.
Jon and Margie Hosford have done a great deal of work promoting
and arranging functions for this cause.
A morning tea with many Grammar teachers who knew Christopher
was held at Sara Strong's home, with eight people attending. Those
who came were Barb Davies, Lib Cowan, Jon and Margie Hosford,
Di Loone, Pip Manson, Joy Spence, Allison Bassano and Sara Strong.
People shared their memories of Christopher when he was
headmaster, many of which were of the end-of-year staff party after
the final term had come to an end and all the students had gone
home. For these staff parties Graham Leo used to write a scripted
play and members of staff would take part. They were usually very
funny plays; Graham Leo would read the directions and the staff
members would act according to his direction.
In one play, Christopher was the handsome prince and Libby Cowan
and Karen Pitt were two fair maidens. An evil character had tied the
fair maidens together and was coming back to deal with them but
Sara Strong with Allison Bassano
the handsome prince, Christopher, arrived to set them free. The evil
man had tied them very tightly so that the handsome prince was
having great difficulty in untying them. So he said to them "Squeeze
together, girls to make some slack", upon which they both went into
such paroxysms of uncontrollable laughter that they were incapable
of squeezing together and the handsome prince couldn't untie them!
Other memories were the time the Grade 12 prefects came to a final
day morning tea at the headmaster's house, which was then (1993)
in the Grammar campus. The prefects presented Christopher with a
pair of Mr Strong boxer shorts; he went away and returned wearing
them and modelling them for those who had brought the gift.
The morning tea was a happy occasion with those present interacting
warmly with each other and relating their stories of Christopher and
their teaching experiences at Grammar.
Jon Hosford, Joy Spence, Di Loone, Sara Strong, Allison Bassano,
Lib Cowan, Pip Manson, Barb Davies
People were very generous and $320 was raised for the Christopher
Strong Education Trust.
Sara Strong
Father Son Success
Grammar pool manager Terry Smith, with
a handicap of four, loves his golf. He has
passed this passion on to his son Sam (2012)
who plays off scratch. Together they make
a formidable team and have experienced
success for the last two years in the Australian
Father/Son Championships
Terry and Sam have played together since
Sam took up the sport five years ago. He
then played off a handicap of 36. Now when
they play, Sam usually wins but it is always a
spirited and competitive game.
Sam has taken his passion for the sport to a
new level and has recently become a trainee
golf professional at Cheltenham Golf Course
in Victoria. The three year traineeship means
Sam is playing, helping, working in the pro
shop and learning about all aspects of the
game.
Last year as their prize for winning the 2013
title, Terry and Sam played in the South
African father and son tournament. This year
as their prize they go to Spain to compete in
the European Father and Son Championships.
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2015 Annual Fund
Doing, thinking, feeling, being
In 2015, Grammar asks members of its community to enable
students to do, think, feel and be by partnering with the School as
it continues its investment in scholarships and improvements
to its physical environment.
Our School considers all aspects of the student’s development,
but we need support from those closest to us to deliver the best
possible social and learning environment.
Your support for our Scholarships Programme enables us to
acknowledge and reward students with academic ability and
talents in co-curricular areas. It also provides opportunity for those
whose circumstances might otherwise prevent them from enjoying
the benefits of a Grammar education.
Make a Gift
To make your online gift, please visit: www.lcgs.tas.edu.au/annual-fund
I wish to make a tax-deductible gift;
Give the gift of learning through support for scholarships (gifts by cheque or money order
made payable to ‘Launceston Church Grammar School Scholarship Fund’)
Help us improve our campus by supporting our programme of renewal and enhancement
(gifts by cheque or money order made payable to ‘The Launcestonian Foundation
Building Trust Fund’)
Your gift to assist us in improving our physical environment will
provide students the opportunity to grow their knowledge and
capabilities in an appropriate and flexible environment that reflects
a tailored and best-practice approach to teaching.
Every gift at every level will make a profound difference to
our students.
To find out more about the 2015 Annual Fund and other
ways to give, please visit: www.lcgs.tas.edu.au/support-us
Please return this donation form to:
Development Officer
Launceston Church Grammar School
PO Box 136
Mowbray Heights TAS 7248
Fax: (03) 6336 5981
Ph: (03) 6336 6060
Email: development@lcgs.tas.edu.au
I would like to make a single gift *recurring gift of: $25 $50 $100 $500 $1000 other $
Junior Campus Scholarships $5,800 - average cost for half scholarship $11,600 - average cost for full scholarship
Senior Campus Scholarships $7,500 - average cost for half scholarship $15,000 - average cost for full scholarship
Improve Our Campus
$8,500 – average cost to upgrade teaching and learning spaces
*Frequency of recurring gift: monthly for a period of months quarterly for a period of quarters
Please find my cheque or money order enclosed
Please charge my credit card: Visa Mastercard
Card number:
Expiry date: /
Cardholder (please print):
E.g. Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss:
Signature:
First name:
Surname:
Address:
Postcode:
Phone:
Mobile:
In publications and donor honour rolls I/we wish my/our name to read as
(e.g. Dr/Mr & Mrs J Brown)
✁
(All donation amounts remain confidential).
I would like my donation to remain anonymous.
Please send me information on making a lasting contribution to the School via a bequest.

Social Calendar 2015
August
Tuesday 4 August
Thursday 6 August
September
Tuesday 1 September
Tuesday 8 and
Wednesday 9 September
Thursday 10 and
Friday 11 September
Saturday 19 September
October
Friday 9 October
Saturday 10 October
November
Tuesday 3 November
Wednesday 11 November
Friday 20 November
Saturday 28 November
Broadland Memorabilia Room
Open Day 9.30am – 2.30pm
Canberra Reunion
Broadland Memorabilia Room Open
Day 9.30am – 2.30pm
Grade 6 Production Matinee
Grade 6 Production 7.30pm
Grammar Spring Fair
Brisbane Reunion
Sydney Reunion
Broadland Memorabilia Room Open
Day 9.30am – 2.30pm
Remembrance Day Service
Melbourne Reunion Luncheon
Melbourne Broadland Reunion
December
Wednesday 2 December Kinder Nativity Play
Sunday 6 December School Carol Service 7.30pm
Monday 7 December Junior Campus Carol Evening
5.30pm
Tuesday 8 December Junior Campus Presentation and
Graduation Evening
Wednesday 9 December Senior Campus Presentation and
Graduation Evening
Thursday 10 December BHOGA Annual Service of Holy
Communion and Breakfast
Friday 18 December 5 Year Reunion Class of 2010
Saturday 19 December 10 Year Reunion Class of 2005
For further information on any of these events please call
Marketing and Communications Office (03) 6336 6057
Launceston Church
Grammar School
Nurture, Challenge, Inspire
Button Street,
Mowbray Heights 7248
Tasmania Australia
P: 03 6336 6000
F: 03 6336 5980
E: senior@lcgs.tas.edu.au
www.lcgs.tas.edu.au
CRICOS Provider No.: 00650K