The Tasmanian Chapter dinner at the Landscape Restaurant in Hobart commenced the back half of our 2024 event calendar. It was a wonderful occasion, and our alumni had a fantastic time catching up with each other while enjoying a delicious three-course dinner. One of the reasons we love hosting events is when we receive positive and unsolicited feedback: “The best part of the night was networking and reflecting on our experience of the School and how it has changed.”  

We had a fantastic time celebrating OHA Week at HRS in July. Senior School students enjoyed a range of interactive activities, including a silent disco, a photo booth, captivating presentations, and a variety of delicious food trucks. The day provided awareness of the OHA brand and demonstrated to our students that the Haileybury community will always be there for them.  

We concluded the day with a memorable chapter dinner, welcoming alumni living in Darwin along with senior staff from HRS. 

It was wonderful to see grandparents, parents, students and staff come together and celebrate their history at Haileybury. Families enjoyed a delicious breakfast, family portraits, beautiful music of our talented String Quartet, and a competitive fast paced kahoot on Haileybury’s history. 

The annual Sursum Corda Society gathering was held this year in the magnificent West Tower Suite at Sofitel Melbourne. It was a marvellous networking opportunity for CEOs, business owners and members of the Haileybury Society. With over 60 attendees joining us, the night was filled with inspiration and valuable connections. 

Thanks to our guest speakers: 

– Ghislaine Entwisle, Managing Director and leader in technology consulting and business performance improvement 

– Adam Beavis (OH 1993), CEO at Databricks 

– Jithma Beneragama (OH 1994), Strategic Advisor at Amazon Web Services 

Old Haileyburians thoroughly enjoyed connecting globally at the OHA London Event with Haileybury CEO | Principal Mr Derek Scott.  

Lamont’s Bishops House was an ideal venue to catch up with our Perth Chapter. Members enjoyed a delightful three-course dinner while catching up with fellow alumni. It was a beautiful evening filled with laughter, connection and great company. 

A massive thank you to the 120 players who participated in the annual OHA Golf Day at Southern Golf Club in challenging blustery conditions. 

Congratulations to Ben Murdoch (OH 2023), who won the Hattam-Metherall Trophy, and to our runner-up Jai Elcock (OH 2019). 

We also extend our applause to our winning group: Archie Barrie (OH 2023), Arthur Wernham (OH 2023), Ben Murdoch (OH 2023), and Cooper Ford (OH 2023). 

A special shout-out to Scott Doran (OH 1984) and Tim Doran (OH 1984) – Forty Years on winners, Mark Lockwood – Staff winner and Hayden (current student) – Best Young Player. 

We are incredibly grateful to Mercedes-Benz Berwick and KPA Lawyers for their generous sponsorship and to all the players for making it such a fabulous day. 

There was a fantastic turnout for the Class of 1989’s 35 year reunion at True  

South in Black Rock. It was a fabulous afternoon filled with laughter and nostalgia. Memories to cherish forever. 

Over 30 Haileyburians attended our second OHA and Foundation Archives event at Haileybury’s Jim Brown Centre in Keysborough. It was a journey through time as we showcased our extensive archives collection, and enjoyed captivating presentations, a guided school tour and a special morning tea and lunch. 

The Class of 2004 celebrated their milestone 20 year reunion at the magnificent City campus. Special thanks to current staff member Mr Philip Crowe for attending. Attendees thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting and reminiscing with one of their favourite teachers. 

Our graduates, young and old, living around Canberra joined together for a delicious dinner at The Wine Bar. It was terrific having four former students from HRS and three graduates from the Class of 2023 enjoy a fantastic opportunity to strengthen networks in the nation’s capital.  

The Sydney Chapter gathering was hosted by our amazing Sydney Chapter Ambassador, Giles Borten (OH 1985) and wife Nicole, at his stunning home. It was a fantastic opportunity for Old Haileyburians to reunite and relive special moments together.

The Class of 1974 thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting at their milestone 50 year reunion with a delightful morning tea and tour of the Keysborough campus before being formally welcomed into the Clark Club.  

What a marvellous afternoon the 14th annual Clark Club Luncheon was, celebrating the life of Brian ‘Weary’ Clark with those who had graduated more than 50 years ago. With 190 Old Haileyburians in attendance, it was particularly poignant as we paid tribute to Brian’s widow, Gweneth, who sadly passed away two weeks beforehand.  

One gentleman from the Class of 1962 offered the following:  

“Thank you for the work and energy you expended in ensuring such a wonderful event at Kingston Heath on Friday last. This was my first attendance at the Clark Club luncheon and won’t be my last — most impressed with the warmth of the welcome we received from all we encountered from the moment we entered the facility together with the mood of the whole of the attendees, very much what Haileybury is all about. It was pleasing to note the number of comments I received regarding the wearing of my 1962 blazer. It obviously brought back many memories.” 

Once a Haileyburian, always a Haileyburian. 

Please visit https://oha.org.au/events/ for the 2025 OHA Events Calendar.