Bob Bath
Bob joined the staff of Ballarat Church of England Grammar School in 1958 at the age of 22, teaching gymnastics, boxing and physical education. He served for 37 years, becoming Sports Master, taking on Boarding House duty, and making Grammar his home and community. He proudly recalled planting many of the trees that still grace the Wendouree Campus.
A gifted sportsman, Bob coached football and cricket and was instrumental in broadening the School’s sporting opportunities and outdoor pursuits.
After the introduction of co-education, Bob became a valued Junior School staff member.
In recognition of his service, the R.G. Bath Swimming Centre was named in his honour in 1995, and he was created a Life Governor of the School in 2010. Because of his loyalty and esteemed service he was made an ‘Honorary Old Grammarian’ by the Association in 2014.
Known simply as “Bob,” he was admired as a teacher, mentor and Olympian. He represented Australia as a bantamweight boxer at the 1956 Olympic Games, becoming Ballarat’s first Olympian.
Our sincere sympathy is extended to Bob’s family, especially his sons Michael (1981) and Patrick (1985). Bob’s life of service, sport and devotion to Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School, will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
Acknowledgement of Country
Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn, live and work, the Wadawurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
Commitment to Child Safety
Ballarat Grammar maintains a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse and actively implements measures to identify and manage any risks of harm to students within our school environment. The care, safety and wellbeing of children and young people are central and fundamental responsibilities of the School. We are firmly committed to fostering a child-safe culture that provides an environment where students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and their voices heard in decisions that affect their lives. Ballarat Grammar values diversity and strictly prohibits any racist or discriminatory practices. All members of our school community share the responsibility to care for children and young people by promptly raising any concerns regarding their safety, promoting their wellbeing, and protecting them from all forms of harm or abuse.
