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Alumni Sailors join Jon Sanders at the Symphony
Friday, 14 November 2025
Four of our Sailing Alumni - Vice President Rohin Kehal ('18), Aidan Lee ('18), and brothers Angus and Alisdair Cameron ('24), set sail on a different...
2025 OBA Annual Sundowner and 110 Years of Boarding Celebration
Thursday, 13 November 2025
The OBA Annual Sundowner & 110 Years of Boarding Celebration brought together close to 130 Old Boys at Steves in Nedlands.
From shared...
2025 OBA Assembly - Future Leaders Awards
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Such a beautiful morning at the Senior School Assembly, celebrating the enduring spirit of the Old Boys' Association.
This special event gives...
CCGS 1971 First XVIII Annual Reunion
Sunday, 19 October 2025
CCGS 1971 First XVIII Annual Reunion On 19th October 2025, the members of the first Christ Church football team to bring home the Alcock Cup, along with...
Class of 1958 Catch Up
Friday, 10 October 2025
A wonderful afternoon for the Class of 1958, with 12 of the gentlemen gathering at the Claremont Hotel for a lively lunch and catch up. It's always great...
2025 Collegians Water Polo Success
Monday, 22 September 2025
The inaugural Collegians Water Polo Competition wrapped up on Saturday 21 September, with an incredible day of finals, marking the end of a season that's...
A Day to Remember – 2025 OBA Annual Lunch
Monday, 15 September 2025
What an unforgettable afternoon at the 2025 OBA Annual Lunch The event brought together generations of Old Boys, partners, and friends for one of the Association's...
Unfinished Business – A Day to Remember
Monday, 25 August 2025
The much-anticipated Unfinished Business football match on Sunday proved to be nothing short of sensational. Staged to honour the legacy of the 1977 First...
Un Winter Lunch - July 2025
Friday, 18 July 2025
The recent UN Winter Lunch was another fantastic gathering of our oldest Old Boys — a group whose connection to the School and to one another remains...
Business Networking Series #2 – June
Friday, 27 June 2025
That's a wrap on our June Business Networking Series With a full house, stunning city views, and an outstanding line-up of speakers, the evening was a...
Success at the College Cup 2025
Sunday, 18 May 2025
��⛵ Congratulations to our 2025 College Cup Sailors! ⛵��

What a regatta! A huge shoutout to...
Honouring a Life of Purpose and Service: Dr Alan Eggleston ('59)
Friday, 16 May 2025
30 December 1941 – 13 May 2025
The Christ Church Grammar School Old Boys' Association pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dr Alan...
Olympian John Hedges ('16) returns to the CCGS Pool
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
It is a privilege to have Old Boy and Tokyo Olympian John Hedges ('16) back on campus, this time as part of the Australian Men's Water Polo Team training...
Midnite Youth Present Godspell
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
The Old Boys of the Midnite Theatre proudly presented the innovative musical Godspell, showcasing a vibrant mix of music and storytelling at the Subiaco...
Christ Church claims Head of the River
Thursday, 27 March 2025
Christ Church's rowing team delivered outstanding performances at the Head of the River regatta, winning the prestigious Challenge Cup and sharing the...
A Celebration of Fellowship - Class of 1976 Gathering
Monday, 24 March 2025
Cohort Gathering at Cafe Sasida: A Celebration of Fellowship
Cafe Sasida once again proved to be the perfect venue for our regular six-monthly...
Class of 1961 Luncheon Recap
Monday, 24 March 2025
1961 Luncheon Recap
Last Friday's luncheon was another enjoyable gathering, with 18 members in attendance.
Initially, the group...
OBA Golf Day 2025 – What a Swinging Success!
Monday, 24 March 2025
OBA Golf Day 2025 – What a Swinging Success!
⛳ It was a picture-perfect day on the greens as Old Boys from across the years...
Building Good Men Year 12 Breakfast
Friday, 21 March 2025
Wisdom, Resilience & Opportunity
At this year's Building Good Men Year 12 Breakfast, Year 12 students gained invaluable insights from Old Boys...
Head of the River 2025 - Invitation
Thursday, 6 March 2025
The Don Fraser Club invites you to reconnect with CCGS rowing and support the 2025 crew at the Head of the River Regatta on 22 March at Champion Lakes....
Mr Dean Bowker ('55) shares a journey through time with Pre-Primary students
Thursday, 27 February 2025
The youngest members of the Christ Church Grammar School community were treated to a special visit from Mr Dean Bowker ('55) – whose connection...
Celebrating 115 Years of Education
Friday, 21 February 2025
This morning, the entire school gathered to celebrate Christ Church Grammar School's 115th birthday. Reflecting on the School's rich history is a meaningful...
Tony Jones ('62) - State Cultural Award
Monday, 17 February 2025
Congratulations to Old Boy Tony Jones (1962) on receiving a prestigious state cultural award!

Tony is a celebrated Western Australian...
CCGS First Teams face off against old boys in action-packed Summer Games
Thursday, 6 February 2025
The 2025 CCGS v Old Boys' Summer Games on Saturday was a resounding success. The event brought together current First Team students and old boys in a celebration...
Remembering Elliot McAdam ('70): A Life of Service and Passion for Change
Monday, 30 September 2024
The life of former Northern Territory politician and Christ Church Grammar School Old Boy, Elliot McAdam ('70), was honoured at a moving state memorial...
Business Networking Series - Launch
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
The Christ Church Grammar School Old Boys' Association (OBA) recently hosted a highly successful event as part of their new Business Networking Series....
Panel of Christ Church community inspires at BGM Breakfast
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Year 10 and 11 students attended a Building Good Men Leadership Breakfast, where they were given the opportunity to engage with four highly successful...
Empire State Barbershop Claremont - Discount for Life Members
Monday, 1 July 2024
Empire Barbershop - discount for Life Members
Enjoy a 10% discount on all services at Empire Barbershop Claremont until the end of 2024! Ryan...
New Old Boys' Association Alumni Team
Monday, 13 May 2024
Announcing the Old Boys' Association new Alumni Engagement Co-ordinator, Michelle Menezes. Michelle is passionate about fostering connections, building...
AFL superstar old boy Angus Sheldrick inspires Prep students
Friday, 10 November 2023
We recently welcomed old boy and AFL superstar Angus Sheldrick (’21) to our Preparatory Sports Assembly. Angus presented the Summer and Winter Sport...
2023 Old Boys' Assembly
Thursday, 2 November 2023



The Old Boys’ Association ‘host’ an annual Assembly providing the opportunity to engage with the current students...
Class of 1983 - 40 Year Reunion
Saturday, 28 October 2023



In October, the crew of 1983 held their 40 yr reunion.

Special mention goes to Paul Neaves, Robert McGavin, Robert...
Annual 1971 Alcock Cup First XVIII Reunion
Sunday, 22 October 2023
On Sunday 22nd October, the 1971 Alcock Cup winning First XVIII team gathered at the Claremont Yacht Club for lunch and fellowship. Guests of honour were...
Class of 2013 - 10 Year Reunion
Friday, 13 October 2023
"The class of 2013 enjoyed a turnout of 48 Old Boys at the Claremont Yacht Club amidst dream-like weather for our 10 year reunion.

A sense...
Class of 1961 Lunch
Thursday, 7 September 2023
We got 25 of our group together for a memorable lunch last Friday. Best roll up for several years. If you were not there you missed a great occasion with...
Remembering Bruce Haigh
Thursday, 27 April 2023
On Friday, 26th May the Class of 1962 have their annual luncheon at The Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club. The event commences at 12pm and conjunction with...
Christ Church remembers Bruce Haigh ('62)
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Bruce Douglas Haigh 1945 – 2023

Bruce passed away on 7th April 2023 in Woolongong and will be remembered as a game changer and enduring...
Global leader in sustainable architecture old boy speaks to Year 12 Geographers
Thursday, 30 March 2023
The Year 12 Geography students recently enjoyed an online live Q&A session with a global leader in sustainable architecture, old boy Richard Hassell...
A Scorching Win for Turner ('10) & Eskinazi '(11)
Monday, 6 February 2023
Congratulations to our old boys Ashton Turner ('10) and Stevie Eskinazi ('11) for a stunning performance with the Perth Scorchers...
Newest members of the '99 Club inducted
Thursday, 2 February 2023
On Monday, Christ Church Grammar School held its first Senior School assembly of the year, where 16 talented boys (13 in attendance) from the 2022 cohort...
Under 21 Hockey WA Squad goals
Wednesday, 1 February 2023
Congratulations to our Year 12 Christ Church boys Travis King and Ethan Yem who were selected for the Under 21 Hockey WA Squad to play against Malaysia....
Special thanks to visiting old boys
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Lachlan Cooke (’07) addressed the boys at the Christ Church Grammar Senior School Assembly hosted by the Old Boys’ Association. Lockie spoke...
CLASS OF 1971, 50-YEAR REUNION
Friday, 28 May 2021
Our reunion came together on Friday 28 May at the Cottesloe Hotel where 39, mostly grey haired and/or balding, eager to out ‘story’ each other...
Class of 2010, 10 Year Reunion
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
On the 18th of December, about 70 Old Boys from 2010 gathered at the Claremont Bowls Club to celebrate their 10-year reunion. Although slightly older,...
Old Boys return for Grandparents’ Day
Monday, 7 December 2020
Twelve years at Christ Church Grammar School during a period of post war shortages was a positive and character-building experience for Graham Walker (...
Our Spiritual Hub - 50 year celebration of the School Chapel
Monday, 7 December 2020
I loved the School Chapel for its uniqueness, spaciousness, its serenity and the sense of place that it engendered with a window onto the changing moods...
25 YEAR REUNION, CLASS OF 1995
Monday, 7 December 2020
The Class of ‘95 has had some good reunions over the years and though the numbers were slightly down this year, based on how a few of us felt the...
OBA Legends Assembly
Monday, 7 December 2020
Richard Hassell (’83) and Professor Richard Pestell AO (’75) have been inducted as Legends of the OBA, adding to the series of alumni portrayed...
December 2020 - A Message from the President - A Year in Review
Friday, 4 December 2020
Dear fellow old boys,

Firstly, I want to thank Tom Nattrass (‘93). Tom has been instrumental in leading a progressive Christ Church Grammar...
THE OLD BOY'S ANNUAL LUNCH
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
The Old Boys’ Annual Lunch held at the Claremont Football Club was a great success, with Charlie Watson (’00) drawing a large crowd as guest...
Footy Bloodlines
Monday, 3 August 2020
As every old boy would know, Christ Church Grammar School excels in all areas, especially academically. And although it's not the be all and end all,...
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