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YOUNG OLD BOYS' NIGHT (18+)
Saturday 5 May from 7.30pm
All past students from alumni years 2009 to 2017 are warmly invited to attend the first Young Old Boys' function for 2018 at Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
MT TAMBORINE LUNCH
Wednesday 9 May from 11.00am to 2.30pm
To avoid the hustle and bustle of the Gold Coast, our 2018 annual luncheon instead will be held at Mt Tamborine's Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard and Winery starting from 11.00am (for a 12.00pm lunch).
BBC OCA AGM
Tuesday 5 June from 6.00pm
Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of Brisbane Boys’ College Old Collegians’ Association which will be held in the Phil Bisset Gallery (upstairs from College Hall) at Brisbane Boys’ College, Toowong, Queensland, 4066 at 6.00pm on Tuesday 5 June 2018.
Nominations for the 2018/2019 OCA Executive Committee are now open - form link below.
BBC OLD BOYS' DAY
Saturday 15 September from 12.00pm
As the OCA inches closer to its centenary in 2020, join us for Old Boys' Day from 12.00pm with tours of the College. Also, stay and watch
our basketball and rugby teams take on Churchie. Why not bring the family and make a day of it. Stay tuned for more specific details!
BBC BUSINESS DIRECTORY
RAY WHITE SHERWOOD
Property and Real Estate Specialists
The Ray White Sherwood team is proud of their well deserved reputation as a leading force in real estate, having achieved record prices in Brisbane’s Western suburbs from entry level to top end properties.
CONTACT DETAILS
Shop 1A, 606 Sherwood Road, Sherwood QLD
P. 07 3379 3535 or 0400 743 351
RECENT EVENT PHOTOS
BBC ANZAC DAY
On Tuesday 24 April, at the BBC ANZAC Day Commemoration Service, all students, staff and guests acknowledged the supreme sacrifice paid by 101 Old Collegians.
Since the release of BBC's 'The Fallen' book in 2015, three more unknown fallen Old Boys have been added to our Honour Roll in 2018. Their names and war service are listed below.
LEST WE FORGET
WWI - Lance Corporal Arthur Charles Roe
L-Cpl AC Roe was killed in action at the notable battle for Lone Pine, Gallipoli on 6-9 August, 1915. He was aged 28 years.
L-Cpl Roe’s name is remembered with honour in the Lone Pine Cemetery (Special Memorial C, grave 60) on the Gallipoli Peninsular, Turkey and also on panel 30 in the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
WWII - Corporal Stephen John Edward Beattie
Cpl SJE Beattie was evacuated to a military hospital as a result of complications from a recurrent melanoma. Cpl SJE Beattie died in Brisbane on 17 March 1947 as a result of War Service. Cpl SJE Beattie’s name is honoured in the Commemorative Area of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, on panel 38 and also at the Mount Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane.
WWII - Flight Sergeant Lloyd George Stanley
F/Sgt LG Stanley is one 16 Old Collegians who lost their lives while on campaign in the New Guinea area.
He is honoured both at the Bita Paka War Cemetery (Memorial Panel 35) Rabaul, PNG and also on panel 101 in the Commemorative Area of the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.
BBC NETWORKING BREAKFAST
On Thursday 26 April, 70 members of the College community, including Old Boys, staff as well as current and past parents, had the pleasure of listening to guest speaker, Don O'Rorke (OB 1977), who is the Executive Chairman of Consolidated Properties.
Those who attended the networking breakfast, were delighted that Don (pictured below with Headmaster, Paul Brown) made time in his busy schedule to give back to the College and share his knowledge and wisdom. Thanks Don!
UPCOMING BBC EVENTS
ROCKHAMPTON COMMUNITY FUNCTION
Wednesday 9 May from 12 noon to 2.00pm
BBC is coming to Beef Week in Rockhampton!
The College will also host a community function for families and friends of BBC on Wednesday 9 May from 12 noon to 2.00pm on the Walter Pierce Lawn. Complimentary fingerfood and beverages will also be served.
