- Community
A number of BGS community members received Australia Day Honours in 2021. Congratulations to the following for their wonderful achievements across a range of fields:
- Mr Greg Chappell AO MBE (past parent and current grandparent) for distinguished service to cricket as a leading player, captain, coach and administrator at the elite level, and to a range of charitable foundations.
- Mr Don Barrett AM (retired BGS teacher) for significant service to education, particularly to the classics and ancient history.
- Mrs Judith Bell AM (Former Trustee, past parent and current grandparent) for significant service to the administration of justice, to the visual arts, and to education.
- Mr Michael Hawkins AM (past parent and past president of the BGS P&F Association) for significant service to the film and television industry, and to screen content.
- Mr Bruce Lister AM (past parent) for significant service to paediatric intensive care medicine, and to professional societies.
- Dr Kevin Vandeleur AM (past parent) for significant service to ophthalmology, and to the international community.
- Mr John Raine OAM (past parent) for service to the community through a range of roles.