News of Old Trinity Grammarians

Did you know that the names, details and achievements of almost all past Trinity students are recorded in a series of handwritten books stretching back over 121 years?

Rob Smead (OTG 1959) is a proud Old Trinity Grammarian who volunteered one day a week in Trinity’s Archives department. This video, which is part of the OTGA Community Conversations series, takes us behind the scenes in the Archives as Rob shares artifacts and stories from throughout the school’s history.

When Ray Weinberg AM (OTG 1944) was a competitor in the 1948 Summer Olympics it was very apparent that the Australian team was “under-outfitted” in many ways, compared to other countries’ teams.

Many other teams had special national Olympic team lapel pins, which were all the rage and became almost “currency” during the Games, and with collectors thereafter.

Fortunate enough to be chosen to represent his country at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, he used the experience he had gained, and created, designed and had manufactured the first Australian Olympic lapel pin.

His design of a kangaroo above the Olympic rings has been copied by numerous Australian Olympic teams that have followed.

Thanks to Jo from Trinity’s Library staff for sharing this story.

An enthusiastic and inspiring team of OTGs braved the cold to facilitate two weeks of personal growth and self-discovery for Trinity’s Year 8s through the Learning Journeys program.

Their contribution and commitment helped make this year’s program an impactful experience students will remember and value into the future.

Well done to everyone who led activities, visited as guest presenters, or supported behind the scenes!

Co-founder of Global Citizen Simon Moss (OTG 2000), who is currently based in New York, visited Trinity in August, speaking to a Year 10 Ethics Class and Year 9 Religious Education class about his work in global development and charities.

In May, commemorative signage was unveiled at the Craig Hockey Field in Bulleen. The Craig Hockey Field is named in honour of Michael Craig (1931-2023).

Michael is an Old Trinity Grammarian (OTG 1948) who captained the school in 1948 and went on to make a significant contribution to hockey, including captaining the Kookaburras to the Rome Olympics in 1960. Michael sadly passed away in 2023 just weeks after attending our Gallery of Achievement Luncheon.

Our thanks go to David Pryles, CEO of Hockey Australia who spoke of Michael’s extraordinary contribution to hockey; friends and family of the Craig family and members of the Camberwell and Trinity community who joined us for this dedication.

In mid-August, North Melbourne Football Club players Luke McDonald (OTG 2012) and Nick Larkey (OTG 2016) led a small football clinic on the Birrell Oval. The following week, Luke and Western Bulldogs player Anthony Scott (OTG 2013) led an insightful panel discussion for the Football Presentation Evening to mark the conclusion of the AGSV season.

Six OTGs; Aidan Filshie (OTG 2016), Robbie Gillies (OTG 2008), Nick Pearce (OTG 2011), Rob Pollock (OTG 1992), Charlie Simondson (OTG 2016) and Mike Zhou (OTG 2019) generously volunteered their time to be part of a creative project that celebrates the unique paths Trinity students traverse during and after school.

Take the Trinity Choose your own adventure quiz to hear their stories!

Let us know! We’re always looking for good news stories to share and celebrate across the community. Reach out via otg@trinity.vic.edu.au

Retired Bishop Gerald Beaumont (OTG 1956) passed away in July 2024, as a student Gerald was a member of the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir and Henty House.  Gerald held positions within the Anglican Church, more recently as the Vicar of St John’s Camberwell where his funeral service was held.

Robert Coles (OTG 1951) sadly passed away in May.  Robert was a member of Henty House and a was a Prefect who enjoyed athletics, swimming and tennis at Trinity.

Peter Hoobin (OTG 1949) was Captain of Arnold House and swimming who was also a member of the choir at Holy Trinity.  Peter lived in Brisbane and passed away in April, aged 93.

David Langley (OTG 1961) regularly attended Trinity events and catching up with his many friends from school, he was a member of Arnold House and a prefect who enjoyed football, swimming and tennis.

Ian Mason (OTG 1949) attended Trinity as a student and was a member of Roberts House, he also played 68 games for the Old Trinity Grammarians’ Amateur Football Club. He returned to Trinity as a member of the teaching staff in the Junior School 1952-53, before commencing at Camberwell Grammar School, where his career spanned for more than five decades.

Michael Orr (OTG 1962) passed away in June, he was a member of Arnold House.

Ian Ruffley (OTG 1956) enjoyed the continual contact with the school and the catchup opportunities with old friends.  Ian, who sadly passed away in April at age 84, enjoyed a lifelong passion and career in automative engineering, specialising in vintage sports and racing car restoration.