Christ Church Grammar School - Old Boys' Association

Flashback Friday takes us inside Boarding life through the years.

From dorm rooms and dining halls to lifelong friendships and unforgettable traditions, Boarding has always been at the heart of the Christ Church experience for so many boys and families.

These photos capture moments of camaraderie, independence, laughter and belonging – memories that helped shape generations of Old Boys long after they left the boarding house.

1963 - Boys on the lawn outside Romsey
1972 - Group of Boarders
2003 - Boarding Orientation
1950 - Boarding Boys

🚨 New Date. New Venue. New Format. 🚨
Join us Wednesday 17 June at Lawson Flats for BNE #2 featuring FOUR keynote speakers. Limited tickets available - book now.

The OBA are excited to introduce keynote speaker Tom Matson ('99).

As Managing Director of Dime Sports Group, one of Australia’s leading talent management and professional services agencies in sport, media and entertainment. Tom has built an impressive career at the intersection of business, leadership and high performance.

With extensive experience across commercial rights, sports law, athlete representation and event management, Tom will share valuable insights into the evolving business of sport and media, leadership under pressure, and what it takes to perform at the highest level.

We look forward to welcoming Tom back to the OBA community for what promises to be an outstanding evening of connection and conversation.

A fantastic evening for the CCGS Class of 1996 at their 30 Year Reunion on Saturday night at The Claremont Hotel.

More than 60 Old Boys came together to reconnect, share memories and celebrate the friendships formed during their time at School. It was a wonderful opportunity to relive old stories, enjoy plenty of laughs and strengthen the bonds that have remained strong over the past 30 years.

📅 DATE CHANGE – OBA Business Networking Evening

Now being held on Wednesday 17 June, 5.30pm – 8.30pm at Lawson Flats, Perth CBD.

Join us for an outstanding evening of networking, industry insights, and professional connections featuring FOUR individual keynote speakers:

🔹 Sam Collins ('16) – Deloitte Access Economics
🔹 Tom Matson ('99) – Dime Sports Group
🔹 Joel Birch ('96) – LEGO® Serious Play® expert
🔹 Felix King ('17) – Wesfarmers

Attendees will also be the first to hear a major announcement as we launch the 2026 Annual Lunch.

🎟 Tickets are limited – registrations essential:
oldboys.ccgs.wa.edu.au/2026BNE2

OLD BOYS vs 1st XV XC RACE – 2026 🏃‍♂️💙💛

What an incredible Saturday morning at the annual Old Boys vs 1st XV Cross Country Race!

A fantastic turnout from the Old Boys this year with 24 registrations spanning cohort years from 1990 through to 2025 - our biggest field yet. The numbers are growing, the momentum is building, and we are already looking ahead to an even bigger team in 2027 as we chase that elusive cup! 🏆

An amazing effort on the course, with the first three runners across the line all being Old Boys:
🥇 Christophe Garner ('23)
🥈 Lucas Koh ('23)
🥉 Will Lewis ('25)

Special mention to the enthusiastic Class of 2015, who are already rallying the troops and trying to reunite their full original cross country team for the 2027 race. We can’t wait to see it!

It was also fantastic to see so many mums and dads out there running alongside the current team, creating such a great atmosphere and spirit around the event.

A huge thank you and well done to Mr Marai and our CCGS Old Boy coaches, who turned out in force and helped make the morning such a success. 💙💛💙💛

📸 Photography by Old Boy Matthew Menezes ('22)

Next up for Flashback Friday is Rowing through the ages.

Early morning training sessions, endless time on the ergo, stunning river views and learning to move as one crew, some things never change.

Rowing has always demanded commitment, discipline and grit, and these photos capture not only the focus and teamwork behind the sport, but also the moments of pride and elation when all the hard work pays off.

1957 First VIII Head of the River
1979 - Head of the River Winners
2002 - First VIII
2002 - Rowing team

The OBA is excited to invite you to the second instalment of our Business Networking Series - and this one comes with a refreshed format, standout speakers, and an incredible new venue.

📅 Thursday18 June, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

📍 Venue - NEW VENUE
Lawson Flats, one of Perth CBD’s last remaining Art Deco buildings and unique reimagined spaces, making it a truly unique setting. This event is all about connecting Old Boys across industries, sharing ideas, and building meaningful professional relationships.

⭐NEW FORMAT
Rather than a panel format, we will feature FOUR INDIVIDUAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
🔹 Market insights from Sam Collins ('16) – Deloitte Access Economics
🔹 Leadership and sport business perspectives from Tom Matson ('99) – Dime Sports Group
🔹 Interactive strategic thinking with LEGO® Serious Play® expert Joel Birch ('96)
🔹 AI and business intelligence insights from Felix King ('17) – Wesfarmers

🎟Tickets
To help us deliver a higher quality experience, a ticketing structure has been introduced
• Life Members under 22: Free (limited allocation)
• Life Members: $15
• Non-Life Members: $30

Places are strictly limited, so early registrations are strongly encouraged.
Tickets are available here - https://oldboys.ccgs.wa.edu.au/2026BNE2

Launching at the event - attendees will be the first to hear a major announcement as we officially launch the 2026 Annual Lunch - featuring a new venue, new theme, and refreshed approach to one of the OBA calendar’s signature events.

We look forward to welcoming Old Boys from across the community for what promises to be an outstanding evening.

There is something truly special about welcoming Old Boys back to CCGS.

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Jesse Hall ('75), visiting from Chicago, and Justin God ('09), visiting from Singapore, as they returned to walk the School grounds with their families.

What always amazes us is just how vivid the memories remain , no matter how many years have passed. The stories they share, the friendships they remember, and the sense of belonging and connection to the School all sound so familiar across every generation of Old Boys. Many return with countless stories and memories from their school days, and it is always wonderful hearing them brought back to life as they walk around the campus once again.

Jesse was disappointed to miss his 50 Year Reunion last year, however during this visit he was able to reconnect and catch up with old friends Peter Hammond, Rod O’Dea, John Tregonning and Peter Moran, a reminder that the friendships formed at CCGS truly last a lifetime.

While the campus continues to grow and evolve, the feeling of being part of the CCGS community never changes. It is also always wonderful when reunion year groups begin their celebrations with a short tour of the School, giving classmates the opportunity to revisit old memories together and see how the campus has developed over the years.

If you are planning a visit back to CCGS, please reach out to the Alumni Office so we can arrange for someone to walk you around the campus and share how the School continues to grow for future generations.

The Class of 1973 recently came together to celebrate a wonderful milestone of turning 70 as a cohort.

Held at the Claremont Hotel, the lunch saw an incredible 45 Old Boys gather for an afternoon filled with laughter, memories, stories, and friendship. It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout and the enduring connections that continue more than 50 years after leaving the College.

These reunions are a reminder that the bonds formed at school truly last a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day so special.

What a fantastic day on the water at the College Cup held at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club on Sunday 17 May! ⛵💙💛

CCGS proudly had two boats competing with an incredible crew of 14 Old Boys representing with skill, teamwork and plenty of competitive spirit. The conditions across the afternoon were testing with winds patchy and sitting below ten knots.

🏆 Final Results:
1st – Wesley
2nd – CCGS Team B
3rd – Aquinas
4th – CCGS Team A
5th – Mixed Women’s Schools

A huge thank you to all of our sailors for their time, passion and commitment in representing Old Boys’ Association. Well sailed gentlemen!

Special thanks also to our generous Old Boy business sponsors who sponsored the event:
🍷 Liberty Liquors Claremont
🍸 Spirit of Little Things

📸 Photography by Old Boy and sailor Angus Cameron ('24)