From the Editor
It has been very uplifting that so many OCs have spoken to me and commended the production of the most recent magazine. They have congratulated the management team on their stories, the variety of these stories and they have been very pleased with the general layout. This is very encouraging as we go forward with this edition.
The past few months have seen a plethora of fabulous events involving many of the OC community. The inaugural OC Sports Day, conceived and planned by our immediate past-President, Joe Karsay, was a massive success. On a wonderfully sunny day, seven competitions were held against the school (basketball, chess, futsal, sailing, tennis, touch football and water polo), which resulted in a narrow OC victory for the Thomas Cup. It was so wonderful to see and chat to many of the old boys who came with families and friends and made the day a success.
The official opening of the Vicars Centenary Building (VCB) and the OCA Presidents’ Dinner to celebrate the
centenary of the association were also held with large numbers present. The opening of the VCB brought together OCs, present parents and families and distinguished guests. It was a day to celebrate many aspects of the school and many closely allied to OC interests and beliefs.
During 2023 there are many events planned for the Alumni to attend. There are numerous reunions planned, Connection evenings, Friday Night Lights at Woollahra, Supporters Cocktail Evening and Handover Ceremony. All these events, and more, will give the alumni the chance to develop and or renew friendships, enjoy warm-hearted conversations all of which will continue to develop us as a school which is vital to the landscape of our city.
I encourage all who can do so, to participate this year and thus enrich our school.
Dr David Thomas
OCA Magazine Editor
Cranbrook Living Histories Podcast
In this episode, David talks with Peter Hone, who shares memories of his own time as a Cranbrookian as well as his father, Sir Brian Hone OBE, the third Headmaster at Cranbrook and the lasting impression he made on subsequent Headmasters.