The Old Southportonians' Association (OSA) is the official alumni association of The Southport School.
The Southport School motto encapsulates the nobility of endeavour, service, courage and strength of character. These values are also core to the OSA, which fosters good fellowship amongst Old Boys, with progression of the School the common ideal. www.tssoldboys.com.au
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22/08/2026
Be like Derek Newton (THO66)!
Come on down to the Pavilion and grab your OSA merch and Mega Raffle tickets from Paul Douglas (SUR98).
Drawn TODAY at 4pm!
$11,000 prize pool
Tickets from just $10
All proceeds support OSA Bursaries and TSS Foundation Scholarships for the boys who follow.
https://tickets.rafflelink.com/southport-school-foundation/tss-golf-day-mega-raffle-2026
The sun is shining at The Southport School and our treasured Older Old Boys are arriving for their special day.
19/08/2026
Just like these gents last year, the smiling faces of our Older Old Boys will be back at TSS tomorrow (Thursday 20 August) for their special day.
Chapel, a Guard of Honour, Assembly and lunch together - a day where time seems to slip away as school days are remembered and lifelong friendships are enjoyed.
We are all welcome to watch the Older Old Boys’ Assembly remotely from 12 noon.
It’s going to be special. Don’t miss it.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G-uOFV9dhho&pp=0gcJCWoCo7VqN5tD4gcEEgJpZw%3D%3D
18/08/2026
Today marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
We pause to remember all who served in the Vietnam War, and their loved ones.
We especially remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including one of our own, John Fraser (MCK62).
Twenty-three Old Boys of The Southport School served in Vietnam, with five sadly now passed. We hold each of them in the greatest respect and gratitude.
It has been our privilege to honour this special group of Old Boys, including invitations to visit the School, the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, Cadet Awards’ Dinner and forthcoming Cadet Camp.
On this Vietnam Veterans’ Day and always, we thank these brave men for their service.
Lest We Forget.
16/08/2026
Our first Old Boy Wallaby was Max C White (DEL1921-23), a lock who earned nine caps between 1931 and 1933.
As of yesterday, the 1000th Wallaby is Massimo De Lutiis (WAL21).
“A dream come true.”
Congratulations, Massimo - and a win and a try on your debut!
A remarkable milestone and a proud moment for TSS and the OSA.
All eyes on Townsville tomorrow! Saturday 15 August, 2pm.
Massimo De Lutiis (WAL21) has been named on the Wallabies bench - and if he takes the field against Japan, he will become the 1000th Wallaby.
We couldn’t be happier for Massimo and his family for this wonderful achievement.
Massimo has spoken with gratitude about the role TSS and Zane Nonggorr (KAI19), played in inspiring his rugby journey.
In Year 10, Massimo didn’t consider himself athletic. But he watched then Year 12 student Zane play and lift the championship trophy. What followed was a mammoth eight weeks of daily work in his makeshift gym over the school holidays.
“I remember watching Zane lift up the championship trophy for TSS. And I was like, I want to be that, I want to do that.”
That’s determination.
And tomorrow, he may become Wallaby No. 1000.
Good luck, Massimo!
A delightful way to celebrate shared anniversaries and remember our much-loved mutual friend, Mr Joffre Bell (MCK1932-37; RIP 2026).
Mr Bell was a respected friend of Greenmount State School, close to his home in Clifton. In recent years, we joined Greenmount students to visit our oldest Old Boy for ANZAC Day and his birthday.
Before his passing, we made a plan to gather again this year to celebrate our schools’ shared 125th anniversaries. We kept that promise and have faith Mr Bell was with us in spirit.
TSS students, Deputy Headmaster Karel Bos and OSA President Craig Hobart (THO85) visited Greenmount to present a Friendship Bench in Mr Bell’s memory - a place for generations of students to sit in the spirit of his kindness and love of conversation.
A matching Friendship Bench will be presented at Older Old Boys’ Day, ensuring Mr Bell will forever have a place in the TSS grounds he loved so much.
Thank you to Greenmount State School for hosting us and gifting TSS a beautiful olive tree, which will shade the Friendship Bench and all who rest there.
09/08/2026
It’s OBW RSVP week! Book your events by this Friday 14 August.
Everything you need to know is in our latest e-Bulletin, including how to book: https://tinyurl.com/36yepfjb
You don’t want to miss this - hurry, book now.
TSS Cadets proudly represented the School today at the Rotary Kokoda Memorial Service, honouring the courage and sacrifice of the 39th Australian Infantry Battalion and Papuan Infantry Battalion in the defence of Kokoda 84 years ago.
Members of the TSS Honour Guard and Cadets, under Head of Army Cadets Simon Lees, served with distinction, with Angie Bell MP acknowledging and thanking the boys for their exemplary service.
OSA President Craig Hobart (THO85) laid a wreath on behalf of the Old Southportonians’ Association, alongside many Old Boys in attendance.
We acknowledge OSA Past President George Friend OAM (DEL74), Kokoda Memorial Trustee, for his role in hosting today’s service for the Broadwater Southport Rotary Club.
The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance.
Lest We Forget.
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