OBU Activities

The OBU organises a range of events each year, and supports many activities within the School calendar. 

Events

Events organised by the OBU include:

  • Year Reunion
    Alumni years that are 10, 20, 30, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 years since leaving and others on request.
  • Regional Reunions
    Such as Tamworth, Riverina, Far West, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, London & Singapore.
  • Old Boys Chapel Services
  • Annual Sports Day
    G    olf, bowls and tennis sports day, open to all Old Boys, past and present parents and friends of the School.
  • Quadrangular Cricket
    Old Boys, Parents, Teachers and Students compete in this annual event played at Northbridge over 3 Friday afternoons in February.
  • OBU Northbridge Day
    A return to Northbridge Day for Old Boys at the last home game of the Rugby/Soccer season.
  • Careers Night
    Advice and guidance is provided by a range of industry leaders to Years 10, 11 & 12 students.
  • Mitre Club Events
    Including the Legends lunch and Christmas lunch
  • Year 12 Leavers Lunch
  • OBU Night at the Musicals
  • Special Events
    Including Rugby World Cup Tours and other European and regional tours
  • Other
    GPS OBU Council events such as Chapel Services and Sporting Days

School Community Events supported by the OBU include:

  • Shore Foundation Events including the bi-annual “friend raiser” gala event, bi-annual All Sports Lunch, bi-annual Rowing Challenge
  • Shore Association Events throughout the calendar year
  • Friends of Shore events including the annual Red & White series and other events

The Whole of Life Programme

The OBU provides ongoing support in the areas of career, life decisions and pastoral care through its Whole of Life programme.  Through this programme the OBU can provide contacts to members or associates with relevant career experience to answer questions and help where desired.  Special emphasis is also given to the provision of support in life decisions and pastoral care and this is provided by the School Community Chaplain Rev. Nick Foord. Nick’s great experience allows him to assist both directly and by way of referring Old Boys to other experts across various fields.

Northbridge War Memorial

In keeping with our close involvement with the Northbridge Playing Grounds, we have continued our financial support with the “Northbridge Pledge”, donating monies towards the relocated War Memorial which provides a strong reminder to us all of the sacrifices made by many Shore Boys and Staff in the past.

Common Room Support

More recently the OBU contributed a plaque acknowledging academic members of staff who have achieved 25 years or more of service.

Archives

The OBU supports the Shore Archives collection which contains an enormous wealth of historical records, photographs, souvenirs, articles and other memorabilia. This unique collection is being maintained for the benefit of all Old Boys, their families and future generations of the School Community.