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Member updates
Thursday, 15 August 2019
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Joshua Chan ('18) joined a Year 10 Religious Education class to speak about his journey since leaving school, his experience in coming to the Christian faith, and how his faith strengthens him in life. He then joined the Christian fellowship group at lunchtime, exploring faith and how he has worked through issues such as doubt. “Josh’s story inspired the boys and it was wonderful to hear,” said School Chaplain, Nicholas Russell. Old boys from the Class of ’16, Jack Davies, Hector Morlet, Jack Annear and George Gare, have started a band and toured Australia to celebrate their debut EP. Titled Jack Davies and The Bush Chooks, the band has amassed more than 10,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Quantum Physicist Ben McAllister ('10) joined current students as part of Science Week, sharing his expertise, passion for dark matter and ‘The Big Bang.’ Follow Ben’s TEDx talk here. Army Reservist Corporal Edmond Chan (’06) returned to Christ Church Grammar School’s Army Cadet Unit as a guest instructor recently to assist Year 11 leaders in planning and executing reconnaissance tasks for field training. Representing A Squadron, 10th Light Horse, he shared his experience as a Cavalry Scout Section Commander. In his civilian career, CPL Chan works for Woodside as a Resourcing Adviser under the People and Global Capability Division. Tom Rohr ('01) is working as a TV producer in Sydney, currently undertaking a new series of Anh’s Brush With Fame on the ABC. 1967 OBA Legend, Sir Rod Eddington AO, was profiled in The Australian recently demonstrating the extent of his international business achievements and academic pursuits. Throughout, Eddington’s people skills and team focus shine through. Ross Scott ('54) is an active volunteer with Black Dog Ride, a national motor bike event to raise awareness and funding for mental health. Follow his story here, from humble beginnings in 2009 to now, involving over 7000 bike riders who have raised more than $2.5 million. Follow his story here, |