Ballarat and Queen's Old Grammarians' Association

The Ballarat and Queen’s Old Grammarians’ Association (BQOGA) links the School and past students, encouraging communication between them and making sure that past connections and memories are nurtured and celebrated.

Our focus:

  • We foster good fellowship among all past students
  • We work to preserve the rich heritage of the School and its predecessors
  • We nominate representatives to the Ballarat Grammar Board and Foundation
  • We support and encourage present students at the School by providing scholarships and bursaries as well as other awards in recognition of outstanding effort or achievement

GET IN TOUCH

We are always pleased to hear from our Old Grammarians, and welcome any enquires you may have in relation to the BQOGA or the School.

To become a member of the Association, or to express your interest in becoming a member of the Association’s Committee, please complete the alumni update your details form.

If you are unsure if you are a member or for any BQOGA enquiries, please contact our Development Office, via email at [email protected] or phone +61 3 5338 0950
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  • INTRODUCTION

    The Ballarat & Queens Old Grammarians’ Association was formed in 1974, shortly after the amalgamation of Queen’s Church of England Girls Grammar School and Ballarat Grammar School to form Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School. The Association connects our network of more than 11,000 Old Grammarians spread across the globe through events and initiatives that align with their shared values and aspirations. It fosters good fellowship amongst the former students of all schools which came together to make up the School as it is today:
    – Queen’s College,
    – Queen’s Church of England Grammar School,
    – Ballarat Church of England Grammar School, and
    – Ballarat and Queens Anglican Grammar School.

    The Association is the only official link between the School and its former students; providing active leadership for those fellow students who wish to make a positive contribution in the development of the School. Through nomination of representatives to the Board of Management of the School and to the Ballarat and Queens Anglican School Foundation, along with collaborative work, the Association also preserves the rich heritage of the School and its predecessors. To actively encourage present students at the School, the Association provides scholarships, bursaries, and other appropriate awards and recognition of their efforts.

  • CURRENT PROJECTS

    In line with the BQOGA 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, the Committee and Association are undertaking a range of current projects.

    • Support and develop events and opportunities for Old Grammarians
      • Reunions: continue to support and promote annual reunions
      • Heritage Football and Cricket matches: increase the involvement of Old Grammarians at games making them a prominent event on the School’s calendar
      • Celebrate achievements of Old Grammarians where appropriate through digital communications, publications such as Boomalacks, and in-person or online events.
    • Promote BQOGA Membership through merchandise sold online and at reunions
    • Increase Year 12 student awareness of the BQOGA and strengthen bonds between leavers and the Association
    • Develop an Old Grammarians’ Career Mentoring Program
      • 6-month program that matches young Old Grammarians with an experienced Old Grammarian mentor

  • Old Grammarians' Committee

    2024 Committee Members:

    President – Scarlett McLean (2009)
    Secretary/Treasurer – Lorraine Austin (Bridgewater, 1982)
    Vice President – Ewen Nevett (1977)
    Vice President – Emily Oliver (2015)
    Jill Coote (Douglass, 1980)
    David Perrin (1989)
    Tom Hunt (2012)
    Stacey Free (2012)
    Brandon Olver (2011)
    Tanya Ashmore (1997)
    Merryn Merrifield (2003)

  • UPCOMING MEETING DATES

    • Monday 10 February, 6pm
    • Monday 24 February, 7pm              AGM
    • Monday 17 March, 6pm
    • Monday 19 May, 6pm
    • Monday 21 July, 6pm
    • Monday 8 September, 6pm
    • Monday 17 November, 6pm
    • Monday 15 December, 6pm

    Meetings are held in the Ballarat & Queen’s Old Grammarians’ Association Sports Pavilion unless otherwise stated.

    Please note meeting dates are subject to change.

    NOTICE OF AGM AND PROXY FORM

  • GOVERNANCE

    BQOGA Rules

    BQOGA Notice of AGM and Proxy form 2025