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ABOUT THE
OLD BOYS' ASSOCIATION
About the Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Association
Founded in 1893 under Headmaster James William Tibbs, the Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Association aims to strengthen the ties and friendships between the School and the Old Boys community. It also serves to ensure that the opportunities and benefits of an Auckland Grammar School education extend well beyond the school years. The Association is ably led by president Paul Bunbury '90 - click here to view the executive committee team.
Today the Old Boys' Association has a worldwide membership, providing a network of Old Boys for you to connect with. Our reach has spread far and wide with events run through the Development Office in places such as London and New York.
The key objectives of the Association are to:
- Provide a voice for Old Boys
- Provide a strong network of Old Boys to maintain links to the school and each other
- Promote and enhance the Auckland Grammar School brand in the community
- Support the school in any way we can, but importantly through fundraising and the provision of facilities and equipment which will continue to enrich the quality of education for present and future generations of students
Contributions and an active role in the School
The Association has a long and proud history of giving back to the school through financial support and service. The Old Boys have made tangible contributions to the many iconic buildings at the school including the Library, the Sports Pavilion, Centennial Theatre, Gymnasium and perhaps most significantly the Cenotaph which commemorates those Old Boys who gave their lives in war.
The Association also takes an active role in the School and is privileged to appoint two trustees to the Board of Trustees, as well as representation on the Headmaster’s Council and Development Committee. A calendar of events is also run every year which includes several reunions, the ANZAC Day service, Old Boys sports fixtures and the Old Boys pub quiz. You can view all our upcoming events by clicking here.
Annual Dinner - Augusta and Lion Awards
Without doubt the highlight of the calendar every year is the Old Boys' Annual Dinner. This is an opportunity for Old Boys of all generations to gather for a night of reunion and celebration. The event is made even more special as we honour and present our distinguished alumni awards to the Augusta and Lion Awardees - click here to read about the 2020 recipients.
Communications
To achieve our objectives, it’s vital we have a strong network of Old Boys and we’re in regular contact with our members. The Association communicates through the following channels:
- Quarterly eDMs
- Biennial editions of Ad Augusta magazine
- The Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Association Facebook page
- Facebook alumni groups for Old Boys based in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia
- The Auckland Grammar School Old Boys' Association LinkedIn page
- The Old Boys section on the School's community website