2019

Banyule Council Volunteer Award

Congratulations to Year 11 student Khushi who has been recognised by the Banyule council with a National Volunteer Award for being an excellent role model in school, the local community and internationally. The award was presented by Banyule Councillor and OIG Peter Castaldo ’96.

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OIG’s Rock!

Clearly, IGS and our alumni rocks! Jack Van Staveren ’09 and Hudson Sharp (a current IGS student – and son to Glenn ’89) are currently performing in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “School Of Rock The Musical”, which is presently touring China. Jack and Hudson have had the privilege

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NGV Honours – John Dermer ’67

John Dermer ’67 has been honoured with a survey exhibition for his contribution and achievements in ceramics for more than 50 years. John is one of three potters that have been honoured this way and he acknowledges the support of his family in particular, his wife, Shirley.

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A Booklover’s Comedy Show – George Dimarelos ‘04

Now Playing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Get down to Tasma Terrace 2 at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and support George Dimarelos ’04 in his show ‘A Booklover’s Comedy Show’. George performed this show at the Edinburgh Festival last year and has since been to

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Australia Day Honours

Alumni Mark Squirrell (’89) and Ian Watts (’65) were honoured on 26 January 2019 by the Governor General of Australia, General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC. Humanitarian Aid Worker and Motivational Speaker, Mark Squirrell from the Class of 1989 received an OAM for service to the international

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World Cross Country Championships – Tom Hoogenraad ’16

OIG ’16 Tom Hoogenraad had his first competitive race in Europe in 12 months on the 22nd January this year. He was representing Australia in the Junior World Cross Country ski championships in Lahti, Finland. His father Andrew, who teaches at the Plenty campus braved -16 degree,

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Royal Australian Navy recognition – David Cronin ’61

The contribution of 196 Royal Australian Navy members unit have been recognised at a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial for their efforts during the Vietnam War. Among the unit included one of our own in David Cronin ‘61 (known as shippy in his IGS days). David’s

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Jarod Brullo – reaching for the stars!

The winner of the 2018 Wanless Family Aviation Scholarship is Jarod Brullo. Jarod has just completed Year 12 at the Plenty Campus and plans to pursue a career in aviation. As the successful applicant from a very competitive field, Jarod received additional flight training to the value

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Another OIG joins the SE Melbourne Phoenix!

The good news keeps rolling for the SE Melbourne Phoenix as they recently announced Simon Mitchell ‘90 as the inaugural Head Coach of the NBL’s newest team. Mitchell has switched to the new cross town rival as he was previously the assistant coach for Melbourne United over

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Congratulations to James & Samuel Chappel!

At the 22nd Annual Victorian Drama League Awards night on Sunday 2 December, James ’03 was nominated for the “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” for his role in the play “Realism” by Klimenko, performed by the Hartwell Players. This is a great honour, and a well-deserved

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